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Standing water was a familiar sight on Anna Maria Island on Saturday. BY JOE HENDRICKS AND CINDY LANE SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Post-Tropical Cyclone Nestor affects Anna Maria Island
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Post-Tropical Cyclone Nestor caused high surf, rip currents, wind gusts and flooding Friday and Saturday on Anna Maria Island as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico, making landfall in Florida’s Panhandle on Saturday. While Polk County to the north experienced a highly-destructive tornado touchdown Friday night, when Nestor was still a tropical storm, Manatee County escaped forecast tornadoes. By Saturday afternoon, couples were strolling the windy beach, walking as far as they could before being stopped by newly-exposed rocks and seawalls. Rip currents persisted all day Saturday, moving anchored buoys to new locations, and parents held tight to their children’s hands as they ventured into rushing ankle-deep water in the Gulf. A tour of the Island late Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon revealed a little flooding in Bradenton Beach and heavy flooding in areas of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria, mak-
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A portion of Crescent Drive in Anna Maria was covered with water Saturday afternoon after 4.4 inches of rain fell in the city.
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WMFR welcomes Rigney, says goodbye to Sousa WMFR staff and their families recognized incoming Chief Ben Rigney and outgoing Chief Tom Sousa in a Change of Command ceremony Oct. 17. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – It was a day of sadness and celebration Oct. 17 as West Manatee Fire Rescue’s staff said goodbye to retiring Chief Tom Sousa and welcomed new Chief Ben Rigney in a combined retirement and change of command ceremony held at Station 1. As Sousa passed the ceremonial pike
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to Rigney, officially passing command of the fire district to his successor, several well-wishers stepped up to the podium to honor both men, including former WMFR Chief Andy Price, WMFR board Chair David Bishop and East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst. Two of the most poignant moments of the evening were when Rigney’s grandfather, Hugh Holmes, pinned the chief’s badge on his grandson and when, after Sousa gave his final comments as chief, a ceremonial radio call went out announcing his official retirement from the district. Price, as the guest speaker for the event, said that he was honored to be SEE WMFR, PAGE 13
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West Manatee Fire Rescue’s retired Chief Andy Price, right, celebrates the installation of Chief Ben Rigney, center, and the retirement of Chief Tom Sousa, left, at Station 1 on Oct. 17.
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Pier lease negotiations remain in flux The city and its current pier tenant have hit some snags in their pier lease negotiations. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – City Pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder has rejected Mayor Dan Murphy’s proposed rental rates for the new pier-based restaurant and bait shop currently under construction. On Sept. 30, Murphy emailed Schoenfelder two options for a new 10-year lease with two five-year extensions. Option 1 proposes a base rent of $21,600 per month, with either a 3% annual increase or an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Option 2 proposes a base rent of $18,900 per month, a $250,000 up-front payment due upon signing and the same annual 3% increase or CPI adjustment. Neither base rent option includes the still undetermined additional rent the tenant will pay for the shared maintenance of the new pier facilities. On Oct. 4, Schoenfelder sent Murphy an email response that said, “I am sorry, but neither a base rent of $21,600 nor of $18,900 is acceptable for me. Amounts like this would eat up almost my whole expected income,
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The construction of the new pier buildings continues, as do the pier lease negotiations. and there would be absolutely no room to build financial reserves, which are a must.” Schoenfelder’s email referenced the lease agreement the Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) has with the city of Bradenton Beach for the restaurant space at the foot of the Bridge Street Pier. His calculations also took into account two additional spaces AMOB leases from the city and subleases to other tenants. “You are asking for $259,200/$226,800, that is three to four times the AMOB rent and both restaurants are comparable in size/ number of seats. And that’s just the base rent. I am referring to my offer which is $12,000 monthly that is still more than twice what AMOB pays. It does not make sense, at least for me, to offer a rent that cannot be
realized by sufficient revenue and income on a sustained basis,” Schoenfelder wrote. According to the 2015 lease, AMOB agreed to pay the city of Bradenton Beach $32,000 in base rent for the first year, plus 2% of gross revenues. In years two through five the base rent is $42,000 ($3,500 per month), plus 2% of gross revenues. In 2021, AMOB’s annual base rent will begin increasing by 3% per year.
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In 2000, Schoenfelder signed the pier lease that required him to pay an initial base rent of $5,000 per month and included predetermined rent increases every two or three years. According to that lease, Schoenfelder was
paying $9,240 per month in September 2017 when the hurricane-damaged pier and pier buildings were closed. Schoenfelder’s rent payments were then suspended and remain suspended until the new pier facilities are available. Schoenfelder’s current lease calls for him to pay $10,080 per month from Dec. 16, 2018 until Dec. 15, 2020, when his lease expires. Murphy recently told the commission he expects the exterior shells of the new bait shop and restaurant buildings to be completed by Mason Martin Builders in January or early February, with the interior build-out of those spaces to follow. If Schoenfelder and the city cannot agree to a new lease, this could create a potential scenario in which the pier buildings would be available for interior build-out by a tenant who would only have 10 months remaining on his existing lease.
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On Oct. 16, 17 and 18, Murphy and Schoenfelder participated in an email exchange that addressed Schoenfelder’s desire to use a contractor other than Mason Martin Builders for the interior build-outs. In that exchange, Schoenfelder suggested SEE PIER, PAGE 23
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Charter question town hall scheduled For anyone who has concerns about the proposed charter amendment questions on the Holmes Beach ballot, city leaders are hosting a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5701 Marina Drive. Charter Review Commission Chair Ed Upshaw will be on hand to explain the questions on the Nov. 5 ballot and answer any questions about the questions from the public.
Code hosts VRC town hall Curious about the changes to the Holmes Beach vacation rental certificate program for short term and potentially monthly rentals? Come out to Holmes Beach City Hall Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Code Compliance officers are hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the program, changes that are being implemented and the future of the program, including the potential inclusion of monthly rental units. The town hall meeting is open to the public.
New city planner to be introduced Thursday The agenda for the Thursday, Oct. 24 Anna Maria City Commission meeting includes the mayor’s introduction of the newly hired city planner. The city attorney will present a resolution pertaining to the site plan for the renovations taking place at 302 Pine Ave and the mayor will provide a city pier update. The consent agenda includes a special event permit application fee waiver request from The Center for Philippe Cousteau’s speaking engagement on Saturday, Nov. 16, and a special event permit application fee waiver request for the Anna Maria Holiday of Treasurers Open House on Friday, Dec. 13. Thursday’s meeting will start at 6 p.m.
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Scott Moore selected to Agricultural Hall of Fame
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Come out to West Manatee Fire Rescue’s 2019 open house at Station 1, 407 67th St. in Bradenton. The annual family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painters, a glitter tattoo artist, kids combat challenges and tours of the station fire engine, fire boat and ladder truck. Free food, drinks and snacks also will be available. Sponsors of the event include Domino’s Pizza, Sysco, Winn-Dixie and Blake Medical Center Hospital. For more information or for sponsor information, contact WMFR at 941-761-1555.
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Holmes Beach resident Scott Moore is headed for the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Last week, the long-time charter fishing captain and environmental advocate was notified of his selection. The hall of fame is a permanent exhibit at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum that showcases the men and women who have made a significant impact on the agricultural community of Manatee County, according to the museum website. The museum is located at 1015 6th St. West in Palmetto. Moore will be honored for his conservation and educational efforts with a Thursday, Nov. 21 luncheon at the Woman’s Club of Palmetto, 910 6th St. W. The luncheon is part of the Manatee County Farm City Week celebrations that begin Nov 9. The hall of fame luncheon starts at noon and is free and open to the public, but reser-
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Scott Moore signed a copy of “Captain Scott Moore’s Snook Fishing Secrets” for these out of town visitors who visited the Anna Maria farmer’s market last week. vations are required and space is limited. For reservations, call Jordan
Chancey at 941-545-8816 or email PalmettoFCW@yahoo.com.
Bayfest 2.0 better than nothing Tropical Storm Nestor blew through the area forcing the Anna Maria Island to downsize and move the annual event from Pine Avenue to The Center, in Anna Maria Saturday. BY TOM VAUGHT
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ANNA MARIA – As the wind whipped across the Island Friday, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Terri Kinder knew that Bayfest, the Chamber’s signature fundraiser, was in jeopardy of missing a year for the
first time in its 19 year run. After a meeting with Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and representatives from arts and crafts vendors, food vendor and others, the decision was made to hold the event in The Center. There would be no kid’s zone, Bill Mergens classic auto show or anything outdoors. All that was left was the music (minus Trevor Bystrom), three food vendors – The Feast, Tortilla Bay and Ugly Grouper – and liquid refreshments in the form of soda, water and adult beverages. The starting time was set back to noon, and it ended at 9 p.m. People started arriving at noon.
The bands started to play and before long, couples started to dance. “Looks like a good crowd, considering all we went through, “said Corinn Tippett, a server at The Feast booth. One reason Chamber organizers opted to hold a scaled down event was financial. “We knew we weren’t going to recover from this, but we had a one-day liquor license and we had to use it Saturday,” said Kinder. “Perhaps we won’t have to deal with this ever again. At least I hope not.”
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Cortez Bridge design moving forward It does not appear that FDOT will reconsider its decision to replace the drawbridge with a higher fixed-span bridge. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently issued a written announcement regarding its ongoing plans to replace the Cortez Bridge drawbridge with a 65-foot, high-level, fixedspan bridge. On Oct. 10, FDOT issued a written announcement that stated on Sept. 18 FDOT’s Office of Environmental Management granted Location and Design Concept Acceptance for the bridge replacement project. When contacted by The Sun last week, FDOT spokesman Rick Brian explained via email what Location and Design Concept Acceptance actually means. “Location Design and Acceptance means the final environmental or PD&E (Project, Design and Environment Study) document has been signed and accepted by the FDOT Office of Environmental Management and that the PD&E phase has concluded. The
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This FDOT illustration suggests the possibility of public events taking place in the public space created below the new Cortez Bridge. project is eligible to move to the next phase of development, which is the design phase,” Brian responded. Brian was asked if FDOT has any plans to revisit or reconsider the Cortez Bridge replacement decision originally announced in 2018. “The 65-foot, fixed bridge preferred alternative was accepted by the Florida Office of Environmental Management and is considered final,” Brian responded.
“Design is now underway and right of way is funded in Fiscal Years 2021, 2024 and 2025. Construction is not currently funded in FDOT’s five-year work program,” the recent FDOT announcement said. As for the next step in the bridge design process, Brian said, “Survey for project has been completed. The design team has begun working on the preliminary design plans following the announcement of the PD&E completion in October.”
Brian said the bridge simulation video used by local news organizations and shared via social media in the wake of the recent announcement is the original simulation FDOT posted at its YouTube channel in Sept. 2017. He said that is the most recent simulation and additional simulations may be created during the design phase. Brian said FDOT has not issued formal responses to the letter of objection recently received from the Holmes Beach City Commission or the city resolution recently received from the Bradenton Beach City Commission stating its continued opposition to the 65-foot fixed-span bridge. Brian was asked if federal funds, in addition to state funds, could be used to build the new bridge. “The signed PD&E study allows for federal funds to be used for any future phase of the project, as needed,” he responded. “Currently, construction is not yet funded on this project,” Brian added. When fully funded, the bridge replacement project will one day extend from 123rd Street West in Cortez to SR 789/Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. Brian was asked if the potential construction of a roundabout at the west end Cortez SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 23
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Surprise, surprise on the Cortez Bridge? I think not … The recent Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) decision to construct a fixed 65-footclearance bridge on Cortez Road to serve Anna Maria Island should not be a surprise to anyone, but there seems to be a lot of public and government woe and handwringing going on since that decision was announced. Sure, the DOT looked at several
different alternatives, but the final decision-making facts were always in plain sight. The Sarasota downtown bridge build many years ago is a fixed, 65-foot-clearance bridge. The scheduled new bridge for Manatee Avenue to serve Anna Maria Island is a fixed, 65-footclearance bridge. Those two high-clearance bridges facilitate unimpeded boat traffic on the busy Intracoastal Waterway and eliminate open-bridge delays for automotive road traffic. So, the picture is very clear. Why would the DOT select to place a
low-clearance drawbridge between those two high-clearance bridges to create a bottleneck for boating traffic and also retain the existing open-bridge traffic delays for Cortez Road? They wouldn’t and they didn’t. It’s only common sense to stay consistent with the 65-foot-clearance over the busy Intracoastal Waterway and in keeping with that clearance standard, eliminate open-bridge traffic delays. No surprises here. Joe Curley Cortez
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Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. AMI Chamber October Business Card Exchange, Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members.
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Oct. 23, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance vacation rental town hall meeting Oct. 23, 6 p.m. – Charter amendment question town hall meeting Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. – Police Pension Retirement Board meeting Oct. 30, 2 p.m. – RFP Comp Plan Selection Committee meeting Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – Parks and Beautification Committee meeting Nov. 6, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting
Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Tree Tots: Light and Dark, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 4 Conquer the Quicksand of Anxiety and Depression, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. NEST Nature Afternoon, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 1-4 p.m.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Leffis luminated lantern walk, Leffis Key Preserve, 2350 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 6:30 p.m.
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Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon. CPR Training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Oyster bagging volunteer event, Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. Reserve to 941-748-4501, ext. 6035. Round Robin Jam, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 1-4 p.m. Pumpkin carving extravaganza, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m., $10. Reserve to aedan. stockdale@mymanatee.
Farmers Market, City Pier Park, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sarasota Audubon Society birding tour, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton 8 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Preschool story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m. Reserve to ecoevents@ mymanatee.org.
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Halloween candle making, The Folk School, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $38. Lifelong Learning Academy: National Popular Vote and the Electoral College, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. Harry Potter Trivia Night, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.
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Island Library Friends need space The group, off a successful book sale, would hold more sales if they had a place to store the merchandise. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaugh@amisun. com
HOLMES BEACH – The two-day book sale was a success, despite the weekend that caused the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s annual Bayfest to be relocated to The Center. But with the good library news comes the bad. For years, LaPensee Plumbing Pools Air stored the books but business expansion has forced it to discontinue that practice. “The LaPensees have
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From left to right, Friends of the Island Library members Jan Riggs and Michael Lieb with Island resident, library patron, writer and singer Janis Ian. been so generous and we thank them,” said Friends of the Island Branch Library past president Ginny Upshaw. “We hope somebody with air-conditioned storage capacity could give us a call.” Upshaw said air conditioning is a must to prevent mold and mildew.
Meanwhile, the Friends are selling books at their Little Shop of Drawers inside, offering hardback books for $2, large format paperbacks for $1 and small, mass-market paperbacks for fifty cents. For more information or to volunteer storage space, call the library at 941-778-6341.
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Bridge Tender Inn hosting annual Halloween party The annual street party will also serve as a fundraiser for the Vintage Paws Sanctuary. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar’s annual Halloween street party will also serve as a 30th anniversary party. Featuring automatons, a costume contest, live music, shot specials, commemorative T-shirts, live music and more, the Halloween street party will take place at 135 Bridge Street on Thursday, Oct. 31. The party will start at 5 p.m. and continue until at least 10 p.m. With the blessing of the City Commission and the Bradenton Beach Police Department, that portion of Bay Drive South will be closed to accommodate the street party. At the commission’s request, the four public parking spaces near the small city-owned dock will not be blocked by the street closure. The costume contest will start at 9 p.m. Those who wish to participate must buy a $1 button that designates them as a contestant. The $1 entry fee will be donated to the Sarasota-based Vintage Paws Sanctuary that provides homes and assistance to older dogs that have been abandoned, surrendered to shelters or orphaned by the passing of their owners. Commemorative T-shirts that say, “I survived the Bridge Tender Inn’s 30th Anniver-
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Automatons have become of staple of the Bridge Tender Inn’s Halloween parties. sary,” and “Halloween 2019,” will be sold for $20, and $5 from every shirt sold will be donated to Vintage Paws. The Bridge Tender Inn staff will be collectively dressed as a medical staff and their I.V. bags will dispense shot specials that will also benefit Vintage Paws. Learn more about Vintage Paws at www.vintagepaws.org. Brigid’s Cross will provide the live music beginning at 7 p.m. – or perhaps a little earlier, depending on the crowd. “We’ll have candy and treats for the kids too,” manager Shannon Dunnan said. SEE BRIDGE TENDER, PAGE 10
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Trunk or Treat at Roser If you’re looking for a safe place to take your kids to show off their costumes and trick or treat on Halloween, come out to Roser Memorial Community Church. The church is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Roser chapel, 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. Volunteers decorate their cars and hand out candy to little ghosts, goblins and other trick or treaters. The event is open to the public. For more information or to volunteer, contact the church office at 941-778-0414.
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In recent years, the life-like automatons have become a staple of the Bridge Tender Inn’s Halloween parties. “We’ve got some really good ones this year. We’ve got so many we’re going to incorporate them into the dining room too,” Dunnan said. “We’ll have more automatons than last year,” owner Fred Bartizal said. When asked about his 30 years as the owner of the restaurant and bar he established in 1989, Bartizal laughed and said, “It gets easier and it gets harder.”
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Trail of Treats Kids have plenty of time to get that Halloween costume ready for the Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats on Thursday, Oct. 31, starting at at 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber, at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, with check-in for the kid’s costume contest. It’s safe trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the Island For kids from infant to 12. It starts in the Holmes Beach area from 4 to 6 p.m. and Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria from 5 to 7 or 8 p.m. Contact the AMI Chamber at 778-1541 or info@amichamber.org to be added to the list of participating business on the trail. The complete list of participating businesses will be available at the Chamber on Oct. 30.
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The Feast is a fabulous 10 BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER
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n October of 2009,while Anna Maria Island was still looking over its shoulder waiting for the hurricane season to end, two adventurous brothers were opening a restaurant in Holmes Beach. Ten years later, The Feast restaurant is celebrating a big anniversary after having successfully survived many hurricane seasons, red tide, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the usual ups and downs of a new business. Christofer and Joseph Dale grew up on Anna Maria, went to AMI Elementary and worked in many of the Island restaurants. They credit their 10-year success to hard work and dedication, both in the kitchen and in management. The Dales are committed to serving high quality consistent food with locally sourced produce and seafood as well as working with local businesses for desserts and other products as much as possible. Through the years they have acquired a loyal core of longterm staff numbering between 35 and 40 many of whom
THE FEAST RESTAURANT Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-5092 www.thefeastrestaurantami.com 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. – 7 days a week Take out and delivery available All major credit cards accepted have been with them from the beginning. Keeping this core group intact has contributed to keeping the quality and service of the restaurant dependable. The Feast opens for lunch at 11:30 with a large lunch menu featuring sandwiches with grouper, chicken, crab cakes and pulled pork as well as burgers. Salads, pastas and other entrees, including platters with fish and chips, coconut shrimp and Key West pink shrimp are on the menu as well. The dinner menu is available at 4 p.m. with daily specials and old standbys like hogfish, shrimp and lobster risotto and Feast Oscar to
name some of the regulars’ favorites. Also, popular appetizer like Southern fried green tomatoes and coconut shrimp are always available, as well as gourmet soups, pasta entrees and desserts. They’re known for their large portions, so bring your appetite. If you’re in the mood for a more casual dinner, The Feast offers a variety of pizzas in two different sizes prepared in their pizza oven, including my favorite, white pizza, and others with a large selection of toppings. Sandwiches and platters are also on the dinner menu as well as salads. The Feast is a beer and wine establishment only, but they offer daily beer
From left, Joseph and Christofer Dale welcome you to The Feast. specials as well as a wine list with130 bottles to choose from. The Dales are updating and improving their menu based on customer requests so watch for an exciting new menu during the upcoming season. After 10 years, The Feast restaurant is fast becoming an
Island staple, and Chris and Joey Dale are planning for a long future. Stop into this trendy looking dining spot with booths, tables and artwork on the walls for a casual fine dining experience and wish them happy anniversary.
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Stuffing the bus The big yellow school bus came to the Publix Supermarket Sunday empty, but left stuffed with boxes of food and supplies for Meals on Wheels Plus donated by shoppers. Pictured are King Middle School Health Occupations Students of America members, from left to right: Emma Beckner, Amy Lu, Sofia Maslin, Natalie Nichols and Emilie Rawford. Adults who accompanied them were Craig Beckner, teacher Jon Syre and Jen Nichols.
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included in the ceremony, having known both Sousa and Rigney as well as worked with them for many years. Price retired from WMFR in May 2015. Once the change of command was completed, Bishop kicked off Sousa’s retirement celebration by thanking Sousa for his 13 years of service to WMFR and recognizing the accomplishments of his 43-year career in the fire service. He ended his comments with a top five list of options for Sousa to explore in his retirement: travel, become an Uber driver, paragliding, become a school crossing guard and, number one, become a professional bicycle helmet model. Sousa’s likeness can be seen modelling a helmet on the side of WMFR’s bicycle rodeo trailer. Bishop presented Sousa with a plaque and a golden fire axe on behalf of the district and board recognizing his service to WMFR. Whitehurst, speaking on behalf of the local fire chief ’s association, presented Sousa with a certificate and token of appreciation for his work. Whitehurst said that there are two colors used to recognize those retiring from the fire service based on their years in the service. Because of Sousa’s many years of service, Whitehurst said a white ribbon was added to the colors as a third tier for 30 years or more of service.
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West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Ben Rigney celebrates his first few moments as the district’s leader with his father, retired North River Fire District Chief Johnny Rigney and his brother, Johnny Rigney Jr. with the Sarasota County Fire Department. Right, Retiring Chief Tom Sousa accepts the golden axe from WMFR board Chair David Bishop in honor of his 43 years of service to not only the district but also to the fire service. Sousa also was presented with a folded American flag. The dual ceremony ended with Sousa’s final comments, thanking his family for their years of support, and a radio announcement, officially marking his retirement from the fire service. A reception was held afterward with food provided by Mission BBQ.
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If you love boats, swoon at the sight of an anchor, taste the salt of the sea in your dreams then this event is for you! Searching for deals among the piles of new, used and eclectic maritime treasures has never been so much fun. Enjoy some live music by Treble Hook while mingling with other “salty dogs�.
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Meet the Holmes Beach commission candidates There are four candidates vying for three commission seats on the dais this November in Holmes Beach. In this week’s meet the candidates, we have incum-
Meet the candidate: Terry Schaefer
bent Commissioner Jim Kihm and newcomer Terry Schaefer. Each candidate is giving his stance on Holmes Beach resident Terry the issues in his own words. Voters Schaefer is throwing his hat in the ring go to the polls Nov. 5. for one of three commission seats up for election in November.
Meet the candidate: Jim Kihm Holmes Beach Commissioner Jim Kihm is hoping for a second term. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Commissioner Jim Kihm is running for his second term in office, and he’s hoping that the city’s voters stand behind him. Kihm was first elected to the city commission in November 2017 and was elected by Kihm his fellow commissioners to serve as commission chair in November 2018. Including Kihm, there are four commission candidates in Holmes Beach – incumbents Carol Soustek and Rick Hurst, and newcomer Terry Schaefer. To help the
voters get to know each one better, The Sun is conducting an interview with each candidate to find out where they stand on the issues. Here are Kihm’s answers.
WHAT SHOULD THE VOTERS KNOW ABOUT YOU?
They should know that I am very committed to this city since moving here. This is my home. I feel very passionate about it and I’m willing to work hard for them should they re-elect me to the commission.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE CITY?
I can’t point to one thing. My approach is using common sense and good judgment in reviewing the issues before the commission, and, hopefully, we’ve come up with some good decisions and ordinances as a result.” SEE KIHM, PAGE 25
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HOLMES BEACH – Political newcomer Terry Schaefer is no stranger to the city’s government. Prior to running for what would be his first term on the dais, if elected, Schaefer Schaefer served on the commissionappointed ad-hoc form of government recommending committee. He’s been a full time Holmes Beach resident for 13 years. Schaefer joins incumbent Commissioners Rick Hurst, Carol Soustek and Jim Kihm in running for three available Holmes Beach commission seats. To help the voters get to know each one better, The Sun is conducting an interview with each candidate to find out where they stand on the issues. Here are Schaefer’s answers.
WHAT SHOULD THE VOTERS KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Number one, we’ve been on and around the Island since 1996. We (Schaefer and his wife) have lived here full time for 13 years and have gotten a pretty good grasp of the community, certainly not from being a native but from absorbing the lifestyle and getting to know the culture of the Island and Holmes Beach in particular. Our first property and our current property are in Holmes Beach. My background was in banking. I was in banking for 35 years. Through the course of that career I was heavily involved in the community … The banking business lends itself well to being involved in the community, and I had that opportunity and I enjoyed the community service end of it, the volunteerism and consequently bringing that experience with me from my career I had an interest in learning more in time, learning about the community and government. The experience serving on the ad-hoc committee was very decisive in my knowledge, expanded knowledge of the city and SEE SCHAEFER, PAGE 26
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OBITUARIES Bill McGrath Friends were saddened by the passing of Bill McGrath, a friend and fellow Manatee County Democrat. As a past president of the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club, he worked enthusiastically and tirelessly, especially in his commitment to reaching out to newly registered Democrats. Bill will be remembered fondly and truly missed. There will be a memorial service for Bill on Tuesday, Oct. 29, starting at 5 p.m. at Motorworks Brewery, 1049 9th St. W., Bradenton. Bring your memories and raise your glass to Bill. RSVP to Patty Benson43@gmail.com.
David ‘Dave’ E. Shack Dave was born Nov. 30, 1951, and died Aug. 20, 2019. He was married to Nancy C. Shack for 42 years but were together for over 44 years. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Jenny S. Emerson
(Drew) (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) and and three grandchildren, Tyler, Sydney & Lindsey (Emerson); son, Joseph R. Shack (Katie) ( Edgewater, Md.); and two grandchildren, Zoie and Ava (Shack). Dave worked in the Entertainment industry for more than 40 years earning many awards including three Prime Time Emmys. Dave also worked on more than 35 movies that were awarded many honors as well. He was dedicated to his craft and helped many get into the industry by giving them the tools they needed and then said, “ I will give you the first step ... the rest is up to you. You are only as good as your last job.” But he still mentored them and helped them through. In his spare time, he did the installation of Audio and Visual materials & tools in the Studio for Rhea Chiles. He did help out many bars and restaurants in the area as well. Dave liked to help local Bands and Festivals set up by helping them improve their overall sound quality.
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Dave also was past president of IAISE Local #487, and he was a life member of IATSE Local #22. He was an International Representative for IATSE International.; and was known for keeping phone numbers and signatures of contracts hidden well beyond the grave. Many members called upon him as issues arose, and they knew he had the answers. Dave and Nancy were midshipmen sponsors for the Naval Academy for many years and the last class was 2004 when they moved from Annapolis, Md., to Bradenton. He loved spending time on the water, and with his family and friends. One to not be kept down; he loved to laugh and keep the mood light and fun. So, as he said, “I’ve had a good ride ... ” We will celebrate his good nature with flowered shirts and fun music by the water he loved so much. We will be holding the celebration of life on Nov. 7 2019, at Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Later in the evening we will be going to Annie’s Bait & Tackle, 4334 127th Street W., Cortez, Fla., from 5:30 to 8 p,m.
In lieu of flowers Dave asked that donations be made in honor of David Shack to Moffitt Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 23827, Tampa, FL 33623-2827 or to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 24228.
Cheryl Lee Mills Cheryl Lee Mills passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. She was born in Port Huron, Mich. on May 27, 1948, to the late Christopher and Bonnie (Nicholson) Sayer. Cheryl married Richard C. Mills on January 20, 1968. Cheryl fought a courageous battle with breast and bone cancer for almost 9 years. Today we know she is finally out of pain and in the presence of the Lord. Cheryl loved the beach and Florida living. She was an avid pie baker, much to the delight of all those who knew her. She loved her family, love to catalog SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 22
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The return of the fried green tomatoes James Baselici
Fried Green Tomatoes with Crawfish Remoulade Servings: 4 People
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nyone dining out in the South knows that when you spot fried green tomatoes on the menu you order them. It’s almost unthinkable to skip over the iconic dish that sings summertime in our region. Whether they’re a childhood favorite or a new discovery, once you’ve tried fried green tomatoes it’s hard to forget ‘em!. Typically served as an appetizer or a side dish rather than a main meal, fried green tomatoes are made with unripe, firm tomatoes – literally green – making them perfect for frying. Green tomatoes aren’t exactly available every day, but you can usually find them at a local farmer’s market. Back by popular demand, my fried green tomatoes with crawfish remoulade have returned to the menu at Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen. What sets ours apart is that I top them with crawfish, otherwise known as craw daddies or mudbugs in Louisiana, staying true to our Southern-inspired roots at Eliza Ann’s. And the best part is that my recipe is so easy and delicious, anyone can make them to enjoy at home all year long! Here are some good tips to follow for a crispy, golden batch of fried green tomatoes. • Look for an unripe tomato; it will be pale green all over and feel very solid. • Cast-iron skillets are great, but any good, heavy skillet works fine. An electric skillet is also a good choice be-
Ingredients:
4 pieces green tomatoes, cut ¼ inch thin 1 c. buttermilk, whole fat 1 c. flour, AP 1 c. cornmeal, yellow 2 Tbs. Frank’s Hot Sauce 1 Tbs. Old Bay seasoning ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper
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Try this delicious recipe which is easy to make at home. cause it keeps an even heat, allowing the tomatoes to cook uniformly. • While many recipes say to just dredge and dip once, it’s ok to double dip! Green tomatoes will extrude juices when frying. Double dipping them in a batter creates a crisp exterior. • Make sure your oil has reached the desired temperature (usually 360° to 375°) before you put in the battered green tomatoes. The right temp is what makes them crisp and beautifully golden. To serve four to six people, the ingredient list is simple and straightforward: cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, canola oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. This recipe starts with unripe green tomatoes, which are coated with cornmeal and later fried. You’ll start with four medium size green tomatoes, which you’ll cut into 1/3-inch slices, dredge through
the cornmeal mixture and fry until golden brown. When fried, remove the green tomato slices with a slotted spatula, drain on a double layer of paper towels, then transfer to a rack on a baking sheet and enjoy. Steps from the water’s edge, Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen features casual food that is far from common. If you haven’t been to our restaurant lately, you will notice a few changes, like the new fall menu and weeknight dinner specials (MondayFriday) including shrimp po boy, guava BBQ sliders, whole fried snapper, buttermilk chicken thighs and more. We’ve also added a few special touches to our dining room, such as a larger chef’s dining table, sheer curtains, improved lightning and ambiance for the fall season. Come see us at Waterline soon.
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1 lb. crawfish meat, cooked ¼ c.up mayonnaise 1 tsp. whole grain mustard 1 jalapeno, roasted, seeded and diced 1 tsp. cornichons, diced 1 piece lemon, zest and juice 1 tsp. chopped chives
Procedure: Fried Green Tomatoes
Cut green tomatoes, set aside. Mix all wet ingredients and seasonings. Set up standard breading procedure; 1 pan flour, 1 pan buttermilk marinade, 1 pan cornmeal. Dredge tomatoes in flour, then buttermilk and then cornmeal. Make sure tomatoes are completely coated. Lay out on paper lined sheet pan in a single layer. Add additional layers where needed. Fry immediately or freeze until later use. Heat skillet with half inch of canola oil. Bring up to 325 degrees. Test with a piece of bread; if it bubbles and floats the oil is the right temp. Fry tomatoes on each side until golden brown. Place on paper lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Procedure: Crawfish Remoulade
In a bowl, mix all ingredients except crawfish. Fold in crawfish meat and incorporate until the crawfish meat is coated well. You can substitute cooked shrimp or lobster for this as well. Top each tomato with a scoop of crawfish remoulade.
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A home away from home Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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t never crossed my mind that I might eventually find a place that would start to feel like a home away from home. For most of my adult life I have been living and working (the dream) on a barrier island, a destination that many of my clients and friends worked their lives to spend the winter months or a week’s vacation. This has been a nirvana for a lifelong angler. For those of us who are lucky enough to live on the coast of southwest Florida the seasons and the ability to get away were sort of reversed. We lived here and longed to escape the hot summers. Over the years, trips to the west coast and the mountains of Colorado,
Wyoming and Montana provided a reprieve from the heat and some excellent fishing opportunities but always seemed a bit far away. Closer to home, the mountains of north Georgia became a regular destination, in part because of the ease of access. We could load suitcases, bikes and fishing rods and be there the same day. After a few years of thinking of buying a second home, we found a place to rent in a unique area that’s becoming a sort of home away from home. A big part of that home away from home feeling was occasioned by the friends we’ve made. Recently I had the pleasure of fishing with a longtime friend, Jimmy Harris, owner of Unicoi Outfitters, and connecting and fishing with Captain Rex Gudgel. Gudgel, who hails from Athens, Ga., guided for years at Unicoi Outfitters before moving to Englewood, Fla., where he is an FFI Master Fly Casting Instructor and guide. I had met Gudgel years ago, but
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Jimmy Harris nets a rainbow trout for Captain Rex Gudgel at Nacoochee Bend on the Chattahoochee River near Here, Ga. this was the first time we had a chance to spend time on the water together. We enjoyed a beautiful morning on the Chattahoochee River at Nacoochee
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Redfish and snook inshore CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE
Fishing seems to be about as good as it gets for us around here. With the cooking water temperatures, the fish seem to be enjoying it. Inshore, the redfish and snook bite is pretty crazy. We are finding them from the flats to the beaches. It’s a fun time to light tackle fish for sure. For anglers looking forward dinner, Spanish Mackerel and Mangrove Snapper are an easy order to fill right now. Using Pilchards as bait and finding structure, it’s an easy time to fill a cooler. Lastly, offshore has been great as well. Big Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack and African Pompano
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Gull ailment still under study Laughing gulls from Passage Key south to Siesta Key, including around Anna Maria Island, are suffering from a sometimes-fatal, unidentified illness. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has collected some of the dead birds for necropsies from local wildlife rescue organizations and is awaiting results. If you see a sick or dead gull, please report it on their wild bird surveillance website at http://legacy.myfwc.com/bird/default.asp.
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Mike Bromlow hoists his limit of red grouper caught last week with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters. are our primary targets. We’ve limited our on Red
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shop in Helen. Everyone caught fish that morning and, like me, enjoyed the camaraderie as much as the fishing. We worked the lower section of the river fishing nymphs under indicators on five weight fly rods. Harris brought a seven-weight outfit and a large streamer for stripers that have invaded the river the last few years. As luck would have it, the day started off with Gudgel hooking a striper on the trout rig and
Harris catching two rainbow trout on the streamer. We ended the morning’s fishing four hours later, everyone having caught fish and reveling in a cool and relaxing streamside experience. The waters of north Georgia yield a surprising variety of fishing options for the fly and conventional anglers as well. From trout streams to beautiful mountain lakes with striped and largemouth bass, opportunities abound. Now after years of thinking, we wanted to buy a
home away from home, we’ve decided we can have it both ways. As a old friend said, “You don’t have to own it, you just need to have access.” North Georgia has that feel of a home away from home, but it’s not an either/or decision. All those other wonderful fishing destinations around the world remain in play. Today I’m fishing with Unicoi Outfitter’s managers Wes McElroy and Jake Darling. They’re taking me on a float trip on a lower section of the Chattahoochee
for shoal bass. This coming week I hope to fish for stripers on Lake Lanier with Harris. But that’s another story. If your interested in fishing north Georgia, contact Unicoi Outfitters at 706-878-3083 or check out their website at Unicoioutfitters.com. Captain Rex Gudgel guides anglers in Charlotte Harbor as well as helping them to improve their casting. He can be reached at 706254-3504 or check out his website at www.bocagrandeslamflyfishing.com.
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ou may think it’s finally over. You found your dream home, your forever home or you long dreamed of beach house. But guess what? Unless you have lots of cash in your checking account, you will have to apply for a mortgage. There have been for many many years two basic types of mortgages, the fixed-rate mortgage and the adjustablerate mortgage or ARM. The fixed-rate mortgage is just that – your principal and interest payment are fixed for the life of the mortgage or until you sell the property and satisfy the mortgage balance. Fixed-rate mortgages give you a set amount of money every month to budget for and builds equity for a home you feel will be a long-term purchase. Building equity will also give you the option of refinancing in the future if rates go down possibly resulting in a lower monthly mortgage payment. Adjustable rate mortgages are typically
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER a fixed rate for a specific number of years, for example five years, then are adjusted annually either up or down. Generally, adjustable rate mortgages start at a lower rate than fixed rate, but you take the risk of monthly payments increasing substantially as the rates fluctuate after the fixed number of years have been reached. Adjustable rate loans could be a good choice if you’re planning on selling your home within a short period of time prior to when the fixed rate term expires. However, this type of mortgage does not build much if any equity, a consideration in a real estate market which may be on the way down.
Whichever type of mortgage you choose, the amount of money you put down will influence the rate you are offered. A 20 % or higher down payment will likely provide the best mortgage rates and the most options as well as substantially reducing the risk of the home not appraising. Putting down between 5 % and 19 % will put you in the position of having to pay a higher interest rate and/ or fees. In addition, lenders most likely will require private mortgage insurance (PMI). Private mortgage insurance is an insurance policy that allows you to make a lower down payment by insuring the lender against loss if you don’t make your mortgage payments. A lower down payment could be a good thing for buyers with little cash or if the home requires work and the cash to do it. PMI payments start going down after equity has built up in the home. Finally, there are no down payment
or small down payment loan programs which are more expensive but are an alternative. If you or someone in your family are trying to get into a home with little cash, they should research FHA loans or if qualified VA loans both with low down payment options. Two things you should try and avoid in home financing are balloon payments and prepayment penalties. Balloon payments are a large payment required usually at the end of the loan repayment period with varying amounts based on the terms of the loan. Prepayment penalties are an amount required if you refinance, pay off your loan early or sell your home. And one nice little trick to help you pay off your mortgage sooner and build equity is to make extra payments during the course of the year. Once you find the perfect mortgage and get through the mortgage qualifying maze, you’re ready to enjoy your perfect home. I hope for you it’s the beach house.
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ENTERTAINMENT Sign up for Sandblast Keep Manatee Beautiful is hosting its annual America Recycles Day at SandBlast and teams are needed to compete in the sand sculpture competition. The family-friendly event is held on the sand at Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, and is open to both adult and school divisions. Before the competition takes place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 2, attend a free sand sculpting clinic taught by the master sculptors of Team Sandtastic at sunset on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the competition site. To sign up for the competition or sponsor a sculpting team, visit www.manateebeautiful.com or call 941-795-8272.
Arts and culture on Pine The Anna Maria Island Historical Museum and Pine Avenue businesses in Anna Maria will remain open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 for an Arts and Culture
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Stroll. Wine and cheese or other light refreshments will be served. The museum will present the work of Barbara Truemper-Green and Pam Fortenberry. TruemperGreen, who was born in Germany and now lives in Holmes Beach, has worked in many different mediums, but in 2019 she realized that working in pastels is her real passion. Fortenberry recently completed the highly complemented painting of wild flowers on the wall in front the museum. Participating businesses include: • Three Island Monkeys featuring the work of the Florida Audubon Photographer of the Year, RJ Wiley; • Emerson's Studio featuring the works of Emerson Quillian; • Olive Oil Outpost featurimg Gourmet Provisions, Old World Taste for Nuovo Cusine; • Anna Maria Island Accommodations and the Flip Flop Gift Shop.
Arts and crafts sale Saturday The Cortez Village Historical Society is sponsoring an art/craft/yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W. The sale, which will benefit Bless-
ing Bags, will feature arts and crafts vendors, many beach-themed, and a yard sale with microwaves, household items, kitchenware and more. A Christmas donation box will be available for new toys, health and beauty products, clothing and nonperishable foods, which will also benefit Blessing Bags. The benefit is in conjunction with the Florida Maritime Museum's Nautical Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4415 119 St. W. Find used and eclectic maritime treasures, used and new fishing supplies, power boat equipment, diving gear, sailing gear and more.
Family fun At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, Oct. 23, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Ukulele class for beginners, 3 to 4 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 24, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Rollasage foam roller massage, 1 to 2 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 25, Forty Carrots Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 1, CPR Training,
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preregistration required, 9 a.m. to noon. • Tuesday, Nov. 29, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; o Tech Help, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Seniors hold book sale Senior Adventures will hold their monthly book sale and potluck lunch at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pizza will also be served.
Walk the key in the dark The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources will host an illuminated walk from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25,at Leffis Park, south of Bradenton Beach on the bay side of Gulf Drive. This is an opportunity to explore nocturnal creatures in this bayside park with a boardwalk and several paths. This program suitable for all ages. Reservations are required by emailing coral.bass@mymanatee.org or calling 941-742- 5923, ext. 6034.
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Chamber gathers by the water The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce holds its Business Card Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club located at 5325 Marina
Drive in Holmes Beach. The cost to attend is $5 per member and $10 for prospective members. To RSVP, contact the AMI Chamber at 941-778-1541 or email info@amichamber.org
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shop and counter crossstitch. Her dogs were her fur babies. She loved to travel and loved cruising the Caribbean. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Richard; her sons, Jeffrey (Naydia) Mills and Andrew (Melody) Mills. Cheryl is also survived by five grandchildren, Silas, Benjamin, Madelyn, Ellie and Mason Mills. She is honored and remembered by her, mother Bonnie, her sister, Julie Loshaw, her brother, Jim Sayer, brothers in law, Jim (Lynda) Mills and Tom (Debbie) Mills as well as her nephews, Chris
Loshaw, Chris and Paul Mills, Nathan Marone, and her nieces, Wendi Langley, Kerrin Kostelic and Kaitlin Lee. She was preceded in death by her father, Chris Sayer, her brother in law, Fred Loshaw and her niece, Lori Carr. Her visitation and funeral will take place at First Church of the Nazarene, Bradenton on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2019. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., with funeral at 11 a.m. A private family burial will take place later. Memorials may be made to Moffit Cancer Center.
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he was being forced to use the city’s chosen contractor. Murphy countered by stating that Mason Martin is contracted to build the exterior building shells and is not contracted to do the interior build-outs. Both men agreed that using a different contractor for the
interior build-out could result in at least four more weeks of additional delays. In his Oct. 17 email to Murphy, Schoenfelder wrote, “I don’t want to be pushed to make an offer that is not based on reliable facts and I don’t want to be made accountable for the delay created by a contractor the city has
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Road would be included in the bridge design process. “A roundabout at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road is not included in the design plans for the Cortez Bridge project. Based on recent discussions with FDOT, the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Bradenton Beach City Engineer Lynn Burnett, FDOT will look at including evaluation of a potential roundabout at that intersection in a future PD&E study that will also include other complete streets improvements along SR 789,” Brian responded.
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The Oct. 10 announcement reiterates FDOT’s previously stated position
that a 65-foot, high-level, fixed-bridge will improve traffic flow for vehicles and boats by eliminating congestion and delays caused by bridge openings. It also notes the initial cost to construct a 65-foot, fixed-span bridge is approximately $23.8 million less than what it would cost to build a 35-foot mid-level drawbridge. “The 65-foot, high-level fixed bridge will have improved operational reliability, especially in emergency situations and evacuation events, since there are no mechanical moving parts and electrical systems to malfunction, which could potentially close the bridge to traffic altogether. In addition, there is no chance of human error during the operation of a drawbridge,” the recent FDOT announcement states.
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chosen. At this point I cannot provide a new date for presenting my offer.” In his Oct. 18 response, Murphy wrote, “I strongly recommend that you secure other contractor (or contractors) immediately to provide their estimates as to the costs involved so that you are comfortable with the financials. Accordingly, I would recommend you plan to tender your final offer in eight weeks, by December 13.” “The 65-foot, high-level, fixed bridge alternative provides opportunities for greater community cohesion and walkability with a roadway, sidewalks, and public space under the new bridge at 127th Street West. The 65-foot fixed-bridge alternative is high enough to create an open space along the waterfront under the Cortez approach of the bridge. This could support a variety of public uses and amenities that can be implemented at the discretion of the local agencies,” the FDOT announcement states. Critics of the 65-foot, fixed-span bridge fear it will drastically alter the character of Cortez and Bradenton Beach. Concerns have also been expressed about the new bridge negatively impacting residential and commercial properties along that stretch of Cortez Road.
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A N N A M A R I A B E AC H 111 Spring Avenue Debbie Capobianco & Kristi Berger 941-704-2394 A4421014 $999,999
R I V E RV I E W B L U F F 2209 87th Street NW Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4431845 $899,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 230 Willow Avenue Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4436744 $2,495,000
B AY PA L M S 503 70th Street Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4406584 $549,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 304 29th Street A & B Jody Shinn 941-705-5704 A4435660 $545,000
SUMMER SANDS 1007 Gulf Drive N 111 Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4443268 $525,000
HARBOUR LANDINGS 12325 Baypointe Terrace Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4442408 $1,375,000
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NESTOR: Affects Anna Maria Island FROM PAGE 1
ing the trip to Bayfest a bit slower for festival-goers. The outdoor Pine Avenue event was moved indoors to The Center of Anna Maria Island due to the inclement weather, without the classic car and arts and crafts shows, but delivering on live music and food. Beach flooding likely inundated the three remaining sea turtle nests waiting to hatch on the Island; Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers will not be able to determine the damage until the weather improves. The nesting season is over, and the hatching season, which may have ended early this weekend, was due to end on Oct. 31. Some of the most severe flooding occurred along Marina Drive in Holmes Beach and along North Shore Drive in Anna Maria.
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At 11 a.m. in Holmes Beach, cars were slowing as they passed through high standing water in front of the Island Branch Library and city hall. There was also a lot of standing water behind the library at the south end of Flotilla Drive. The intersection of Marina Drive and 58th Street, next to the Ugly Grouper, was also flooded, as were the northeast ends of 66th and 67th Streets.
ANNA MARIA
In Anna Maria, North Shore Drive was heavily flooded from the western end of Bayfront Park to the intersection of Jacaranda Road, but the intersection of North Shore Drive
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This home on North Shore Drive in Anna Maria had a front yard full of water. and Alamanda Road was mostly dry and provided full access to the Rod & Reel Pier, which was busy. Several homes along North Shore Drive had standing water in their yards and near their front doors. Significant flooding occurred at the intersection of Alamanda Road and Gladiolus Street, on portions of Poinsettia Road and on portions of Crescent Drive. There was also some flooding in the Bayfront Park parking lot and the City Pier parking lot.
BRADENTON BEACH
A trip through Bradenton Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. revealed minimal standing water along Avenues B and C, although longtime resident Jim Hassett said there was more standing water earlier in the day. Gulf Drive was mostly dry, except for the flood-prone area along the road by Cortez Beach. The high surf near the Cortez Beach groins attracted many surfers
and boogie boarders who entered the rough seas in hopes of catching a few good waves. Some of the parking areas at the south end of Coquina Beach were dry, some were covered with shallow standing water and there was significant flooding in one area, across the street from the Manatee County Marine Rescue building.
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KIHM: HB Commission candidate FROM PAGE 15
WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN A NEW TERM AS COMMISSIONER?
I think just continuing on some of the themes that I had during the first term. I’m very pleased to have served as legislative liaison for the city, and a couple of my key items are to continue lobbying for a fair share of the tourist development tax to come back to the city to offset some of the impact that the number of tourists has on our city. The other thing is that I’m a proponent of home rule. I think that those issues that affect us locally should be decided here and not in Tallahassee.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING HOLMES BEACH?
Right now, I think it’s the Bert Harris claims that have been filed against the city. Again it’s a result of some action that the commissioners took in response to an outreach by the residents to see if there isn’t some way we can try to contain some of the outsized development that’s hap-
pened, the big party houses if you will, and to try to limit that growth going forward. As a consequence of that action, several of the residents here have decided to file suit, making Bert Harris claims about their development rights being impacted. I think that’s the biggest thing that’s facing the city in the near term.
HOW WOULD YOU FIX IT?
I think again the commission has made its decision that we need to limit the size of houses going forward and, as far as the Bert Harris claims, that’s in litigation and I really can’t comment at this time.
DO YOU THINK THE RESIDENTS HAVE ENOUGH OF A VOICE IN CITY GOVERNMENT?
I think they have an opportunity to have a voice. I know I have reached out to many of them on my campaign and going out and trying to meet as many of the residents as I can, encourage them to reach out to me and the other city commissioners if they have something that’s on their mind and
certainly to attend our city commission meetings, email us and so on to let us know what they’re thinking and what action we should take on their behalf.
SOME SAY THE CITY’S BUDGET NEEDS TO BE CUT. DO YOU AGREE? HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS THIS ISSUE?
I think we need to be mindful that the taxes that we raise come from the people of the city. So, we need to be mindful of how we’re spending those dollars. At the same time, we’ve got some unique challenges in front of us in the near term, the Bert Harris claims being one, so we’ve increased our reserves, our legal reserves for defending those claims. The other one is the infrastructure problems that we have throughout the city. I’ve asked for an update from the city engineer at the Oct. 22 meeting to really get our hands around the magnitude of how big is the problem, how much is it going to cost, how long it is going to take before I think the commission can vote on a proper … what an appropriate increase to our stormwater fees should be.
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WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF BEING A HOLMES BEACH COMMISSIONER?
The most important part I would say is first of all representing the residents and the businesses here in the city. And secondly, is to thoughtfully consider any changes that we make to our city government, whether it be an ordinance that we’re thinking about or a change to our fee structure. You really need to think long and hard about those and what the impacts are. Is it a good change and is it necessary? Is it in the best interests of our citizens to make a change in the first place?
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE THE VOTERS TO KNOW?
I’d like them to know I take the job very seriously. I do my homework. I come prepared to all commission meetings. I’ve read the materials. I’ve tried to reach out to people to get their input to help me form my opinion about the various issues before I go into a commission meeting and we take a vote on a particular topic.
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its governance, and was really instrumental in my decision to run for commissioner.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE CITY?
I think helping conduct a very fair, objective and fair investigation of that issue (city manager). Ad-hoc committees are only advisory. I think the greatest achievement, I can’t say it’s mine personally, it’s the collective achievement of the eight of us, finding common ground and unanimity in the issue that we were chartered and responsible for investigating. I feel good about the process and the work that was completed by the ad-hoc.
WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN A NEW TERM AS COMMISSIONER?
I think representing our constituents is number one. In all of my material, what I’m committing in the material that I’m distributing pre-election is that I would be an open and inclusive commissioner, stressing the point that I want to hear back. Every time the subject comes up, I try to encourage more and more people to attend the commission meetings. The press
does a very good job of covering what has happened, but once you read the articles, it’s important to stay abreast but it doesn’t give you, as the citizen, an opportunity to address it at the time of the discussion. Number one, an open dialogue with our community. I’m also focused on the quality of life issues that exist. Obviously, the issue of short-term rentals will continue to be an issue in the minds of those folks who are living in the midst of a real build-up of tourists. Although everyone has property rights and equal rights, whatever the issue is I think we need to seek common ground and a balance, an equilibrium of enjoyment of those who are visiting our community and protection of rights for those who live here and have chosen to be full time residents.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING HOLMES BEACH?
I think the biggest problem as far as financial risk is Bert Harris. There are no other challenges presently, currently that create any more financial risk than the continuation of resolution of the Bert Harris cases. Beyond that, and concurrent now and tomorrow, is going to be environmental issues and sea rise. I’m getting a lot of comments
about sea rise and what can our city do.
HOW WOULD YOU FIX IT?
Number one, you can’t think that as an Island we and we alone have all the answers and can create all the barriers (to sea level rise). It has to be a coordinated effort through the state of Florida and, most importantly, through Manatee County to coordinate efforts so that we’re not independently speaking, we’re collectively studying and determining what can be done. I don’t want to mislead. I don’t have the answers. I have a desire to seek the answers and I think it has to be a collective effort, not an individual city effort.
DO YOU THINK THE RESIDENTS HAVE ENOUGH OF A VOICE IN CITY GOVERNMENT?
They have a vote. That’s the loudest voice citizens have, coupled with physically and narratively appearing in meetings. If you think there’s an issue, if you believe that a city is not addressing an issue properly, in my opinion, the single most impactful way of addressing it is appearing.
SOME SAY THE CITY’S BUDGET NEEDS TO BE CUT. DO YOU AGREE? HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS THIS ISSUE?
The test of reasonableness, and that’s
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how I intend to look at every line item to evaluate whether we’re spending it properly, whether we’re overspending, underspending and what is reasonable. Test of reasonableness is an accounting term where you look at something and say ‘This is the objective. This is where we’re trying to get. Are we doing so most effectively and most efficiently?’ If we’re not, that’s an issue and the commissioners have the control. It’s up to the treasurer and it’s up to the mayor to offer the budget. It’s up to the commissioners to evaluate it.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF BEING A HOLMES BEACH COMMISSIONER?
Representing the people fairly, openly, objectively and with candor. Honesty is what it gets down to and responsibility. Conducting ourselves in a responsible and responsive manner.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE THE VOTERS TO KNOW?
I’m very fair-minded. I am a positive thinker. I’m a half-full glass person, not a half-empty glass person. I believe that through honest endeavor problems can be solved, even with people who have a different opinion.
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Fall adult soccer season kicks off BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
The adult co-ed fall soccer season is underway with the first kickoff between Sato Real Estate and new sponsor with team Vintage Beach led by team captain Joseph Hutchison. The game looked like it would be a run away by Josh Sato’s Sato Real Estate. The Center’s Sports Program Coordinator, Tim Holly, scored the first goal of the season to put Sato’s team up on the scoreboard early. Holly, who grew up playing sports at the Island’s community center as a youth, was also credited with an own goal, giving Vintage Beach momentum after the 4-0 run by Sato Real Estate. With additional points on the board by Sato, Nate Talucci, two by newcomer Race Aranda and a hat trick by veteran and top pick female player Amy Ivin, Sato Real Estate eked out the victory with the final score 7-6. Vintage Beach’s captain had three goals of his own, along with two by league rookie Zach Reda and a solo net shots by Juan Alvarez. Sato Real Estate’s Olaf Krause was credited with 11 saves as the team’s keeper. Meanwhile on the other side of the field, Vintage spread the defensive duties at goal between Hutchison, Clancy Vaughn, Reda and Cole Peterson, each with saves in the record book. Ross Built Construction finished its first game of the season looking like one of the teams to beat against team Vacasa. Vacasa, playing without its starting goalkeeper, Trey Horne, Ross Built’s Lexi Sato and Damir Glavan both had
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The standout squad, sponsored by Blalock Walters, took the final win of the night against team MuniPlan. The team, with a new sponsor to the center, held its own against a faster squad, ending the game with the score 4-2. Ben Sato and Sean Flynn shared the goalkeeper position for MuniPlan, with nine and six saves, respectively. Flynn was the first to score for his team, to be followed late in the game by a net shot by Nathan Kragt. League newbie Luke Grady made 11 saves for Blalock Walters to be supported with goals by captain Matt Staggs, Robbie Fellowes and Brooke Capparelli, who also grew up playing sports at The Center for years. With a bye week, Flynn Law has yet to show everyone its potential in a season that looks to be well matched leading up to the championship game on December 19.
SUN SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, OCT. 15 YOUTH SOCCER EIGHT -TO 10-YEAR-OLD LEAGUE Ugly Grouper West Coat Surf Shop
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Sato Real Estate’s Tim Holly, who scored the first goal of the season, prepares to handle the soccer ball with a defender on his back.
Moss Builders HSH Designs
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three goals in the game, with Kevin Roman finding the net twice and team captain Greg Ross putting up a point of his own. Sato’s goals came in the first five minutes of the game. Goalie Mark Rudacille stopped 11 shots against him by the Vacasa crew. Captain Stetson Mathews shot a goal for his Vacasa team, along with single goals by Nick Bouchard, Jessica Williams and Lyn Clarke. The Center’s Associate Director, Connor Haughey, was credited with two goals and two assists in the game for Vacasa, with back-up goalie David Greene making 12 saves in the game. The strong offensive work by Ross Built Construction gave the team the win with the score 9-6.
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The third game of the night was a run away encounter with Moss Builders coming out on top with seven goals in the game. Keith Mahoney, team captain, had a hat trick to be matched by teammate Gerardo Urbiola. Moss Builders co-owner, Ryan Moss, put up a goal of his own. The strong Moss Builders’ defense kept the soccer ball away from its goalkeeper Jordan DeMers limiting his need to make saves. His eight saves and two misses, with goals by Lancaster Designs’ Miguel Ajoy and Drew Jacobsen, gave Moss Builders the win with the score 7-2. League favorite Rico Beissert played goalie for Lancaster Designs. Beissert showed everyone why he is just as strong protecting the house, with 14 saves as he is on the open field.
Ugly Grouper Lancaster Design
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Island Vacation Properties Progressive Cabinetry
THURSDAY, OCT. 17 ADULT SOCCER
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Sato Real Estate Vintage Beach
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Lancaster Designs Moss Builders
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Across 1 Paris eateries 6 Abyss 11 Birthday count 14 Rack flavoring 15 Hang in midair 16 Easter beginning? 17 Data-intensive branch of engineering 19 "Positively Entertaining" TV network 20 After-tax amount 21 Unveiling word 22 Iraq War worries, for short 23 God, in Judaism 25 Red-handed 28 Burning crime 30 "__ luego" 31 "Oh dear!" 34 Choir voice 36 Judge on "The People v. O.J. Simpson" 38 Camaraderie 41 Avant-garde music genre 43 Annoying kid 44 Greetings from Fido 46 Aired with sharper resolution 47 De-creases? 49 Lariat 52 Winter hike footwear item 54 Insect-sized superhero 58 Surfer's ride 59 Makeover result 61 Self-image 62 Approx. landing time 63 "Best thing" bakery metaphor ... and a hint to each row of circles 66 Fish in Japanese unadon
67 Aspect 68 Montana Tech city 69 NFL scoring stat 70 Slanted columns 71 Thumbs-ups Down 1 CBS forensic spin-off starring Gary Sinise 2 Sleep concern 3 Elegant Manhattan avenue 4 Environmental prefix 5 Diner employee 6 Spiced tea 7 Emergency phone link 8 Birdlike 9 Jiff 10 Doubtfire's title 11 Pixar specialty 12 "Glad you spotted that error" 13 Surrealist Max 18 Mineral hardness scale 22 Director Anderson 24 Stinging flier 26 Norse god with a hammer 27 Kevin of "Central Intelligence"
Answers to 10-16-19 Crossword Puzzle.
29 "The Simpsons" bus driver 31 MLB's Diamondbacks, on scoreboards 32 Covered with plastic, as an ID card 33 Yeses from bosses 35 Space-research org. 37 Gave the green light, briefly 39 Dominates totally 40 __ Hashanah: Jewish New Year 42 Tear gas situation 45 Bilked 48 Be in debt 50 DUI-fighting org. 51 Stuck-up 52 1974 hit "__ Home Alabama" 53 Chilling in a cooler 55 Track competitions 56 Playing marble 57 Connection points 60 Moistens 63 "City by the Bay" airport code 64 Once around the track 65 Lament
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FACE PAINTER/PORTRAIT ARTIST Island student artist, reasonable price for parties, events, and special portraits. Call/text Lillian 210-380-9691
BRIDGE STREET JEWELERS is looking for a part time sales associate. Must be willing to pass a background check. Call 717977-1818
THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com
SOLO’S PIZZA LOOKING for part time evening cook. Call 941-778-8118
ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s. Join the team at the FLORIDA MARITIME MUSEUM to preserve Florida’s fishing and maritime heritage. Assist with collections, school tours and more! Contact 941-708-6120
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ESTATE/GARAGE SALE 9am-2pm. Sat, Sun. Oct. 26/27. 523 67th St., Holmes Beach 50-150 years of family history... Asian artifacts, curiosities, porcelain & pottery, silver, jewelry, nice household. Bedroom set, hutch, side/side fridge All must go by 2 p.m. Sun No numbers, no early birds
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FOR SALE VARIDESK CUBE CORNER 36, two tier design and keyboard deck. Heavyweight base for stability. Color black. Also Varidesk sitting/ standing chair and floor mat. All perfect condition. All pieces new $805. Asking $250. Call Steve 941-724-2728.
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