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Cortez prevails in post office battle The Cortez post office did not close as planned last week, and negotiations are in progress to keep it open permanently. BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
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The Anna Maria Elementary School fall festival packed the field on Saturday at The Center of Anna Maria Island, offering carnival games and food, hayrides, a super slide and creative activities including face painting and pumpkin decorating. The event is the school’s major fundraiser.
Family fun at AME Fall Fest Coconuts owner faces off with city code officers City code officers are seeking compliance and potential fines from one owner at Coconuts who is renting for less than seven days. The owner argues he has the right to rent nightly.
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HOLMES BEACH – The October code compliance special magistrate hearing featured eight cases and they were all issues occurring at the same complex, The Coconuts. The property, located at 100 73rd St. in Holmes Beach, has four units managed by Coconuts Management Inc. and 11 units owned by local builder Shawn Kaleta. While the four units managed by Coconuts Management Inc. are rented weekly in compliance with the city’s codes and ordinances, Holmes Beach code compliance officers allege that some of the units owned by Kaleta are being rented in violation of the
CORTEZ – A short walk to the post office on Saturday was a big victory for residents of the historic fishing village, who fought for and won a reprieve from the federal government on the closure of their post office. An announcement posted on the window that the post office would close last weekend mobilized residents to contact U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R Manatee) and Manatee County commissioners earlier this month, saying they did not want to travel more than 5 miles each way to the Palma Sola post office to get their mail every day. “The United States Postal Service is pleased to announce to our customers that we have reached an interim solution to allow operations to continue at the Cortez Post Office,” Corporate Communications officer David Walton said Friday. “We are currently working with the lessor on a long-term solution so we can continue to provide postal services to residents of Cortez from our existing location.”
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The owners of units at The Coconuts are risking fines of up to $250 per day by renting for less than seven-day stays. city’s vacation rental ordinance. Attorney Louis Najmy was on hand to represent Kaleta during an Oct. 20 code compliance hearing held at Holmes Beach City Hall. SEE COCONUTS, PAGE 30
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Medium concentrations of red tide were discovered last week at both public beaches, Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, according to Friday’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weekly report. Medium concentrations also were detected on Oct. 18 in water samples taken at the Rod n’ Reel Pier in Anna Maria, the Longboat Pass boat ramp in Bradenton Beach and the 10th Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. Low concentrations were found on Oct. 14 at Key Royale (School Key) in Holmes Beach. Very low concentrations were found at the Palma Sola Bay bridge in Bradenton on Oct. 18, according to the report. SEE RED TIDE, PAGE 30
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Red tide cleanup earns park manager tourism award BY JASON SCHAFFER CORRESPENDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
BRADENTON - Through his hard work and dedication to the cleanup effort during this year’s red tide outbreak in Manatee County, Carmine DeMilio was awarded the first-ever Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award by the Manatee County Tourist Development Council at its Oct. 18 meeting. DeMilio, the Manatee County Parks and Grounds Maintenance manager, was presented the award by Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “If it wasn’t for their hard work, tourism would have dropped off in this last red tide episode,” Falcione said, as he presented the award to DeMilio. Although a person in DeMilio’s position may seem like an unlikely recipient of a tourism award, his efforts to clean up the dead marine life on area beaches made a huge difference in visitors’ deci-
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AMI Chamber, Privateers host business card exchange The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold a business card exchange Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Slicker’s Eatery in Cortez. The event is hosted by the Anna Maria Island Privateers and costs $5 for chamber members and $10 for future members. Light bites and beverages will be provided with ticket purchase. Nonperishable food donations will also be accepted for the Ameris Bank’s fight against hunger, so please bring what you can. Please RSVP to becky@amichamber.org or call 941-7781541.
Free seminar on ‘Coping with Transitions and Positive Aging’ JASON SCHAFFER | SUN
From left, Carmine DeMilio, Manatee County Parks operations manager, receives an award from Misty Servia, chair of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council, and Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. sions to stay on the Island rather than cancel their trips. During the summer, thousands of dead fish and other marine life littered Island beaches. Red tide is still present in area waters. While red tide is a natural
occurrence, the discharge of millions of gallons of water high in nitrogen content into Tampa Bay from the Piney Point phosphate plant is believed to have been a major contributor to this year’s bloom.
You’re invited to a free seminar by Louise Gallagher on Monday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. on “Coping with Transitions and Positive Aging” at the Roser Memorial Chapel at 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. Gallagher is a certified dementia practitioner and life coach who retired from a 25-year psychotherapy practice in Modesto, California. She currently works with seniors in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The Roser Memorial Chapel is east of the sanctuary, close to the City Pier. For more information go to www.roserchurch.com, call 941-778-0414 or find them on Facebook @roserchurch.
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Trunk or Treats offered at two Island churches CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, invites you to bring the kids to its free Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. There will be games, candy and a great time in a safe environment. Call 941-778-0719 or info@mycpf.org for more information. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will hold its free Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the church, 6608 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. Children can show off their costumes and trick or treat safely.
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The new City Pier Park playground was installed last week.
Playground installed at City Pier Park A new playground has been installed at City Pier Park in Anna Maria, across the street from the City Pier. In June, the city commission approved the $30,909 playground purchase and installation by Playground Boss. The new playground includes a single-wave slide, a small merry-go-round, a swing set and blue rubber mulch. The commission also requested benches and fencing to be installed around the playground.
Commission application period ends this week The month-long application period for those interested in appointment to a two-year term on the Anna Maria City Commission ends Sunday, Oct. 31. Applications can be downloaded at the city website, www.cityofannamaria. com, or obtained in person from the city clerk’s office. Applicants must have been residents of the city of Anna Maria for at least two years before seeking this appointed seat. Anna Maria commissioners earn $400 per month. The four sitting commissioners will make the appointment in November, after the Nov. 2 elections conclude. The new commissioner will take office in December.
Ann Wittine, with Research Data Services, presented the Manatee County TDC with her state of tourism report at the Oct. 18 meeting. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | JSCHAFFER@AMISUN.COM
BRADENTON - Local tourism is on the increase, according to Ann Wittine, of Tampa-based Research Data Services, who gave a report on Oct. 18 to the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). The bi-monthly report outlines dozens of statistics that give county tourism officials an overview of visitor sentiment, length of stay, number of visitors, places likely to visit and more vital information. Airline passenger data from the Transportation Security Administration from 2019 to present shows that patterns have nearly returned to pre-COVID levels, according to Wittine. “Even with red tide, and even with (COVID-19) case numbers rising, we’re seeing a normal pattern. As case numbers drop, we see the number of people traveling through U.S. airports also going up," she said. The number of passengers passing through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is higher than any other airport in Florida month over month, she said. August visitation was up 12%, room nights were up 7% and the economic impact was up 17.1% from $43,613,000 to $51,051,700, according to Wittine. Those numbers are increases over 2019, which was prior to COVID-19. The annual economic impact from 2020 to 2021 is up 38.5% from $867,630,800 to $1,201,878,400. Wittine’s report shows that while August visitors from Florida were down 11.1% from last year, visitors from the northeast were up an impressive 113%. With Canada and much of Europe recently easing travel restrictions, it’s likely the flat numbers from those regions will rise significantly, she said.
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With each bi-monthly report, Research Data Services conducts a traveler sentiment survey that asks potential travelers from around the world questions about concerns related to travel to Anna Maria Island and other Manatee County destinations. When asked what one word would best describe their feelings about travel right now, only 28% of respondents used a positive word. This number is the same as last month, so no change was recorded. People surveyed were a little less confident about the economy, personal health and personal finances compared to September, but not by a significant amount. The number of green light travelers was at 48.9%, which is not a significant change from recent months. Green light travelers are those surveyed who are ready and willing to travel at this time. The red light travelers (people who are not willing to travel) are the same as last month at 25.1% and the number that has currently booked vacations stays virtually unchanged at 34.1%. The survey also asked a question for the first time: "Are things back to normal?" The survey shows that 39% of people think conditions are back to normal.
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Chiles continues to push for water taxis BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jchaffer@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND - The subject of a water taxi service comes up often at Manatee County Tourist Development Council meetings, and this was once again the case on Oct. 18 when the longest-serving board member, Ed Chiles, raised the issue to Mark Stuckey, the chief operating officer for the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Stuckey had just finished his presentation to the TDC on the latest statistics regarding the airport when Chiles brought up the water taxi issue. “We’ve been talking about water taxis forever; we’re talking about it again now. At what point are we going to stop talking about it and do something about it?” asked Chiles, addressing Stuckey. “I can’t think of anything more exciting than the ability to connect with a green way to get out to the
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Manatee County Tourist Development Council member Ed Chiles is impatient with delays in starting a water taxi route to ease the limited parking available on Anna Maria Island. islands or to Sarasota with something that is cutting edge.” Stuckey said that the airport’s proximity to railroad tracks that go to
downtown Sarasota and downtown Bradenton has been pointed out. As far as the water taxi being linked to SRQ, Stuckey admits that discussion has not
been brought up as of late. Although SRQ has not been active in moving forward with a water taxi service, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione said they have been making progress. “We’ve done some due diligence just recently, meeting with some water taxi guys, finding out what they need and what their costs are,” said Falcione, who said they are getting much closer to launching a water taxi program. “It’s bold, but I think we need to be bold. We aren’t going to build another bridge to the island in our lifetime. We need to do something so we don’t suffer gridlock,” Chiles said. Falcione concluded the discussion by telling Chiles that they would probably have an update on the water taxi proposal update for the December TDC meeting.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Support our Police I have been a full-time resident of Bradenton Beach since 2008 and I work in Holmes Beach. In the upcoming Holmes Beach elections, there are issues being discussed that can change the quality of life for the city and the Island. Many refer to our Island as paradise. Consider there are many issues which our police deal with daily. It’s not just noise issues, traffic, parking and golf carts. A glimpse at the crime reports published in our weekly papers shows encounters involving assaults, drugs, guns and seriously impaired people. These reports are the tip of the iceberg. As a realist, I know that we need to deemphasize these incidents for the comfort and convenience of our visitors. We know that all the big city problems are here with us and that
all law enforcement agencies on the Island must deal with a variety of daunting situations. Gang members and miscellaneous lawbreakers “visit” us. In performing their duties, officers are routinely threatened, regularly assaulted, occasionally shot at or stabbed and in constant danger from incidents involving all manner of wheeled vehicles. Somehow, the sworn officers manage to display good cheer and kindness while performing their regular duties. These conditions are not unique to Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach or Anna Maria. Our two city departments and the Sheriff’s station work together to keep everyone secure, residents and visitors alike. I have tremendous respect for all our city officials. That being said, I respectfully request that the voters of Holmes Beach look carefully at the statements made by some candidates regarding support for our police. Support candidates who support
Chief Tokajer. He is a professional who puts our safety above all else. Vote for a safe Island paradise. Karen Clarke Bradenton Beach
Thank You I thank and congratulate the Anna Maria Island Sun newspaper for its coverage of the Holmes Beach commissioner candidate’s opinions, thoughts and positions on a myriad of subjects over the past weeks. Each article and the questions answered proved to be enlightening and informative. Responses given by the five candidates will help voters understand how the elected commissioners will vote in the future. Unlike other publications that told us who to vote for, The Sun has helped us to be informed, educated voters as we go to the polls. Thank you. David Barstow Holmes Beach
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City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information. Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. – City Commission work meeting Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Nov. 3, 2 p.m. – Scenic WAVES meeting Nov. 4, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting Nov. 11, all day – City offices closed for Veterans Day
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City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information.
Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – Parks and Beautification Committee meeting Nov. 3, 5 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting Nov. 9, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow Nov. 11, all day – City offices closed for Veterans Day
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Nov. 2, all day – Election day MARKYOUR CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27
Ukulele instruction for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Register online https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996370 AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange hosted by the AMI Privateers, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541. Trunk ‘r Treat, CrossPointe Fellowship Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 28
RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to noon. Reserve online https://manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/7996430 Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m. Wildlife Spotlight: Bats, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Reserve to https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7958991 Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/7996696 Pumpkin carving extravaganza, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 6 p.m., $10. Register and pay online https:// parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110008
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the
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Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/7996697
SUNDAY, OCT. 31
Ukulele Instruction for Beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Register online at https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8315407 Career night at the NEST, Robinson Preserve NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., 6 p.m.
Happy Halloween! Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 8-10 a.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:3011:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https:// parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6042 for more information. Trunk or Treat, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 5-7 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOV. 2
Election Day! Farmer’s market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Family story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 10 a.m. Reserve to https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8303018
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THURSDAY, NOV. 4
RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 8-10 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Register online at https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996414 Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 5
Wildlife Spotlight: Waterfowl, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Register online https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7958992 Mahjong Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Register online https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996698
SATURDAY, NOV. 6
Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required. Holiday Craft Fair, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keep Manatee Beautiful beach cleanup, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 9-10 a.m. Chickee Hut Jammers, Florida Maritime Museum, 11655 Cortez Road, Cortez, noon to 2 p.m. Native Little One Art Club: Butterflies and Plants, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 1 p.m., $60 program fee. Registration required to nativelittleones@ gmail.com or 941-447-8826.
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Janney’s tenure with city appreciated Stephanie Janney is now working for the town of Longboat Key. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Departing Administrative Assistant Stephanie Janney was given a farewell party as her tenure as an Anna Maria city employee ended last week. The party was held Thursday, Oct. 21, in the city commission chambers at city hall. On Monday, Oct. 25, Janney began her new position as an administrative assistant for the town of Longboat Key, where she now serves under Town Clerk Trish Shinkle and Deputy Clerk Savannah Cobb. Anna Maria City Clerk LeAnne Addy hired Janney in February 2018. At the time, Janney had never held a government position. During her time with the city, Janney assisted Addy and Deputy Clerk Debbie Haynes, Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission.
“I didn’t know what I was getting into at first. It’s been fun. It’s been eye-opening – my first venture in government. I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Janney said. “Mayor Dan Murphy, LeAnne, Debbie and everyone in the office have been amazing. It’s been an awesome experience.” When asked why she’s making the career move, Janney said, “Opportunity.” Addy and Haynes expressed their appreciation for Janney’s efforts. “When I ask her to do something, it’s done. When the media asks for stuff, it’s done,” Addy said. Addy noted Janney’s duties also included monitoring the Zoom teleconferencing application during city meetings – an ongoing process that began during the COVID-19 pandemic when city hall was closed to the public. Janney also assisted Addy with online searches for unregistered vacation rentals. Addy believes the time Janney
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Stephanie Janney, second from left, received praise and appreciation during last Thursday’s farewell party. Also shown from left are Debbie Haynes, LeAnne Addy, Amy Moriarty and Sandy Olson. spent working for the city of Anna Maria provided Janney with a boost in confidence regarding her abilities. “This is an important day to see her accomplish this,” Addy said of Janney’s career move. “Before Stephanie arrived, LeAnne and I pretty much did every-
thing. Then we hired Stephanie and she has done an amazing job. She’s been LeAnne’s right hand,” Haynes said. “We are definitely going to miss that and Longboat Key is very lucky to have her. She’s got so much opportunity where she’s going and she’s got her whole career ahead of her.
She’s young, she wants to learn and she wants to be a city clerk.” Recently hired city employee Amy Moriarty first met Janney while working as a local newspaper reporter who covered Anna Maria. “As a reporter, she always made me feel so welcome; and anything I needed in terms of records or information she was always so quick to respond. As I’ve transitioned to being a member of the city staff, Stephanie’s been incredible with the training, her patience and showing me the different things she does,” Moriarty said. Mayor Dan Murphy was unable to attend Janney’s farewell party but he issued a written proclamation regarding her service to the city. “Stephanie Janney has been a loyal and dependable employee of the city of Anna Maria since February 20, 2018. She has always arrived at work with a smile and displayed a cheerful and positive SEE JANNEY, PAGE 29
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“Together we can continue to accomplish great things for our community.” To my fellow residents of Bradenton Beach, serving as Mayor is an honor and a privilege- thank you for your confidence in me. My top priority has been, and always will be: serve you with the utmost honesty, integrity, and transparency. I never forget I work for you, the people of Bradenton Beach. I am in my 48th year as a resident of Bradenton Beach. After becoming familiarized with the Island, this City, and learning about its residents, in 1984 I became a volunteer for a number of City boards and committees. I have continuously served on the City Commission, county Commission, and our municipal boards and committees for 37 years. This opportunity has given me the chance to work with numerous individuals---State elected politicians, State Departments, County Staff, City staff, and most importantly---my neighbors. This work opened the door toward making great friendships and contacts at all levels of government. These relationships have been beneficial to the residents of Bradenton Beach.
“Promises made are promises kept.”
-Fiscally Sound: As your Mayor, fiscal responsibility has been the foundation of this office. Unlike the previous administration, Bradenton Beach has received and continues to receive the highest possible audit reviews. We continue to operate within our means, and our millage rate has not increased. -Parking is an ongoing issue: We were able to negotiate after-hour parking at our Post Office on Bridge Street. Our CRA has presented a plan to the Manatee County Commission that would create a parking area for employees of BB businesses and increase public parking at Coquina Bayside North. -Public Safety and Emergency Operations: Bradenton Beach has always shown and will continue major support of our Police Department and Emergency Operations Dept. Over the last several years we have increased patrols within the city and surrounding waters. To date we have removed 69 abandoned derelict vessels from the mooring area. Within the last year the City has installed a Marine Patrol Boat Lift on our City pier, reducing the response time for calls. The last couple of years we were able to successfully negotiate a new Interlocal Agreement with Manatee County to patrol our beaches at Cortez Beach, Coquina Beach and Coquina Bayside, from $94,000 to $125,648. This agreement also included a new utility task vehicle (UTV) for beach use by our officers. What motivates me to serve the residents of Bradenton Beach is my love for our community. I do not serve as Mayor for ribbon cuttings or running meetings. I serve to help my neighbors protect what I have enjoyed for 47+ years. This is a very special place that we must work together to preserve and protect. We face tough challenges- the State’s attack on “Home Rule,” the rapid increase of Florida’s population, traffic, environmental issues, such as Piney Point, and the exploitation of our neighbors by investors. There are no shortages of challenges- they are endless. We must be vigilant in our efforts to preserve and protect our island paradise. We can accomplish great things by working together as a community, focusing on what unites us, and our love of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island.
Once again, I am asking for your support and your vote, Tuesday November 2, 2021 Thank you, John Paid Political Advertisement, paid for and approved by John Chappie for Bradenton Beach Mayor
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FDOT stresses patience during sidewalk replacement project City officials have expressed concerns about pedestrian safety and future maintenance responsibilities. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Transportation’s installation of a brick paver sidewalk along Gulf Drive North was temporarily complicated by a broken water pipe. The construction accident occurred on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 21. The broken pipe contributed to the ongoing Gulf Drive traffic delays associated with the FDOT-funded sidewalk replacement project. The broken water pipe also impacted water pressure for some Bradenton Beach residents. During Thursday afternoon’s Bradenton Beach City Commission meeting, Commissioner Ralph Cole said his residential water service was impacted by the broken pipe. At 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, FDOT Community Outreach Manager Barbara Catlin responded to an email inquiry from The Sun. “The contractor hit a water source and it has been repaired. This can happen in construction environments. Teams were in place to supervise this situation, including FDOT, Manatee County and the city of Bradenton Beach. Water will return to full pressure now,” Catlin stated in her email.
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Above left, on Oct. 21, a waterline was accidentally broken by the work crew installing a brick paver sidewalk alongside Gulf Drive North. Safety concerns and solutions have been discussed regarding the currently uneven sidewalks.
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City officials continue to express concerns about FDOT’s sidewalk replacement project. The concerns pertain in part to the use of oversized brick pavers and the manner in which they are being installed along Gulf Drive North, from Ninth Street North to the S-curve near the southern end of Avenue C. City officials are also concerned about FDOT’s expectation that the city will maintain and repair the brick paver sidewalk after the state-funded installation is completed. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Bradenton Beach Public Works Director Tom Woodard shared the city’s concerns with FDOT Construction Project Administrator Christopher McInnis. In his email, Woodard stated, “I understand the difficulties of your position and with the project environment, but on behalf of the city commission, residents and visitors, I need to again express concerns with the installation of
the brick paver sidewalk. In our estimation, there are numerous tripping hazards, uneven surfaces and (we) believe that the asphalt fill on the borders is too thin to last and will ultimately become another hazard for walkers and bikers, as well as a constant maintenance issue/expense for the city. “I have been informed that the city is not willing to accept the responsibility/liability for the sidewalk if what currently exists is the finished product. For the city to be willing to accept the maintenance and responsibility, FDOT will need to contact the city’s legal department to see if the commission is willing/able to adjust the agreement,” Woodard wrote. On Thursday, Oct. 14, Woodard received an email response from FDOT Operations Center Engineer Trisha Hartzell. In her response, Hartzell stated, “Thank you for your email expressing your concerns on the paver project initiated by the city of Bradenton Beach, funded and constructed by the department
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and maintained by the city of Bradenton Beach. We respectfully ask that you please be patient with us during the construction phases of this project, as no portion within the limits of construction is at 100% final completion. There is still a lot of work left on this project. “A little education about the installation process: It is being performed in multiple layers and after the pavers are installed, they are being tamped down to even them out. The pavers are being installed per standard specifications and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, with no greater than 2% cross slope. However, the existing sidewalk is out of compliance with specs and ADA requirements. Therefore, we will also be replacing sections of the sidewalk to meet the pavers and have a smoother transition back into compliance,” Hartzell wrote. “In reference to your comment with regards to the asphalt, again this is currently a temporary
construction condition and we ask for your patience during the construction process. What you see backfilled in the asphalt is cold patch the contractor will be milling and resurfacing from the edge of the travel lane to the pavers. In the interim, a temporary condition needs to exist for safety. Originally, the Manatee County UWS plans called for their contractor to remove and replace the asphalt from the edge line to the pavers, however, we have been informed that this work was removed before the contract was finalized. Therefore, we will be adding work to this contract to leave it in an acceptable and safe condition,” Hartzell wrote. “We will have two walkthroughs on this project before a final acceptance and transfer of maintenance takes place. The city will be invited to these walk-throughs and it is imperative that you are in attendance. This project is a partnership between the city of Bradenton Beach and FDOT and I encourage you and your team to reach out to me with any concerns so that we can discuss and address them before shedding a negative light into the community. This paver project was initiated by the city and the department came forward with the means to accomplish it. At the end of the day, we all want the same thing: a safer, more efficient product to relieve flooding issues for safety and community success,” Hartzell wrote.
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Island Players to offer 'Same Time, Next Year' The Island Players in Anna Maria are rehearsing and preparing for their second production of 2021-22 with “Same Time, Next Year.” BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com SUBMITTED
ANNA MARIA - After a successful start to their historic 73rd season with "Savannah Sipping Society," The Island Players are just days away from the opening night of their second play of the 2021-22 season. "Same Time, Next Year," directed by Kelly Wynn Woodland and starring Mark Woodland (George) and Nancy Denton (Doris), will debut Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Written by Bernard Slade, "Same Time, Next Year" is the story of a couple that has a one-night affair at a hotel in San Francisco in the early 1950s. The two decide to meet at the same hotel once a year, every year to relive the night. “The rules were that they didn’t contact each other or have any relationship throughout the rest of the year,
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Mark Woodland and Nancy Denton rehearse for The Island Players upcoming production of “Same Time, Next Year.” they just meet this one time every year at the location where the affair took place,” Woodland said. “We the audience see it every five years as it progresses from 1951 to 1975.” This story may sound familiar, and you may have seen it on the big screen. "Same Time, Next Year" was a film sensation in 1978 starring Ellen Burstyn, who won a Golden Globe for playing Doris, and Alan Alda, who played George. In all, the film gar-
nered two Golden Globe nominations and three Academy Award nominations. "Same Time, Next Year" will run from Nov. 4-14 at The Island Players on the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. Tickets are available at the box office Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $25. Showtimes will be Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Call 941-778-5755 for more information.
Tickets are now on sale for the Anna Maria Island Garden Club fashion show on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at The Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria. The fashion show will include an elegant luncheon, live music, basket raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 and available at the AMI Chamber of Commerce office at 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Proceeds from the fundraising fashion show will benefit the garden club. For more information, call Deanie Sebring at 813-857-4881.
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The Sandbar Story Many islanders know that The Sandbar on north Anna Maria Island has been serving incredible seafood in a truly unbeatable spot for as long as they can remember. What many don’t know is just how far back its history goes. The Sandbar’s tradition of entertainment and relaxation began in 1911. Back then, Anna Maria was only accessible by boat, and therefore many vacationers came from Tampa. They would land on the bayside of the island and make the walk down Pine, eventually ending up at “The Pavilion,” where The Sandbar is today. In fact, the event space there is still called The Pavilion in its honor. $IWHU D P\VWHULRXV ¿UH FODLPHG 7KH Pavilion in 1946, The Sandbar was born. 0DQ\ GL൵HUHQW RZQHUV SXW WKHLU RZQ VSLQ RQ the business over those early years, like an DGGHG GDQFHÀRRU DQG EDU UHORFDWLRQ WR WKH north side of the building. All of these changes lead up to current ownership taking the reins in 1979. While Anna Maria’s locals were shaping the longstanding traditions of the restaurant, Ed Chiles was learning the tricks of the trade from Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant in Miami, credited with peparing stone crab claws as we know them today. There are a lot of similarities between Joe’s and The Sand-
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Little tunny time? Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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ittle tunny, one of my favorite species to catch on the fly, has essentially been missing for the last two years. Sure, anglers have encountered them during this time, but I haven’t found them to be a reliable target. Years ago, we would travel to Harker’s Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks for the fall blitz. Then over time, they became a reliable target off our beaches during the spring and fall. The only reason I can come up with for their absence is the persistent red tide that ruined the tarpon fishing during July and now threatens our fall run of Spanish mackerel, kingfish and little tunny. I’ve got my fingers crossed this season and keep thinking back to one of the last runs we had in the Tampa Bay area. This is how I described it. The water was flat and there was no sign of life as we neared the Tampa Bay shipping channel. Word was out that little tunny and Spanish mackerel were attacking baitfish in and along the edges of the waterway, but as far as we could see, the water was flat and mirrorsmooth without a hint of action. After 10 minutes of surveying the waters in an easterly direction towards the Skyway Bridge, we were starting to wonder if the run from Longboat Key was a mistake. Then
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Captain Rick Grassett landed this speedy little tunny on his "Night Snook Fly." I remembered a day a few years back with Captain Rick Grassett, who was accompanying me, and I had a similar experience off Longboat Pass. Just as we were beginning to consider fishing in the bay instead of the Gulf, a striking fish exploded on the surface. After that, we were surrounded by action that lasted the whole morning. No sooner had we uttered those words when baitfish started to show on the surface followed by diving birds and striking fish. Running to the nearest feeding frenzy, we cut the motor 20 yards away and launched small clousers into the
melee. Almost immediately Grassett’s line came tight as a little tunny inhaled the fly. The fish bolted in a burst of speed that makes little tunny such a sought-after target. Grassett’s rod bent deeply as he applied pressure in an attempt to slow the fishes’ run as backing disappeared from his spool. The gamey fish would have nothing of it and ran another 20 yards of backing into the depths of the channel. After several more runs and a battle near the boat I was able to grab the little tunny’s tail and swing it into the boat for a quick picture. As quickly as we could, we launched
the fast-swimming fish into the bay to give it a head start. After the first fish, we found them challenging to intercept. Fish were exploding everywhere, but more often than not they would sound before we could get flies into the carnage. This is a common experience, but we knew to run up to a school as fast as possible and make casts before they sounded. Employing that technique, we were able to catch four little tunny each and several mackerel before we decided to try the beaches on our return south. We didn’t find any action on the return to Longboat, but we had a great day of action and were content to enjoy a smooth ride home in the Gulf. Little tunny should be in local waters until cold spells send them south. That’s a lot of time to enjoy some spectacular action. If you go, look for birds and breaking fish along the Gulf coast. Small flies and spoons that mimic the baitfish work best. Now is the time to enjoy some of the hottest rodbending action of the year! That was a memorable day and anglers should be on the lookout for action in the Gulf, especially after the first strong front sends water temperatures into the 70s. Little tunny will take any good baitfish pattern that matches the bait they’re after, but I love to watch them attack a top water fly. My favorite is a small Crease fly. Whatever fly you use, it’s important to hone your casting and be able to make the first cast count. More times than not, that will be your best and last opportunity!
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Redfish schooling inshore CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE
This last week has really been stellar for fishing in our area. With fall creeping in a bit, fish feel the change coming. Although the full moon can have an adverse effect on offshore snapper, for the most part, things have been great. Inshore, there are large redfish schools in quite a few places. If you’re lucky enough to get one to yourself, it can make for a great day. Also, mangrove snapper are feeding well in the bay and surrounding areas. Offshore, American red snapper are still on our list. With a short extension on the season for charter boats, we’ve been taking advantage. The blackfin tuna have been making an appearance as well. Always a welcome addition to the fish box!
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Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key had some action catching and releasing trout, blues, jacks and Spanish mackerel in Sarasota Bay and a bonus cobia in the Gulf on flies and DOA Lures on several trips recently. Dan Patterson, from Siesta Key, fished with me and had some action catching and releasing several Spanish mackerel and trout on Clouser flies. Scott and Harper Perez, from Indianapolis, also fished Sarasota CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE | SUBMITTED Bay with me and caught and released trout on CAL Charlie Bianco of Bradenton shows off his limit of red snapper. jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos. Mark Caught with Captain David White of Anna Maria Charters. Betten, from Sarasota, and Todd Hesket, from Denver, also had some action with trout, blues and jacks on CAL jigs with shad tails. I scouted the coastal Gulf one day and found a nice cobia swimming on the surface in a bait school. Rusty Chinnis, from Longboat Key, was with me and he caught and released the cobia on a CAL jig with a shad tail. Right time, right place! Look for reds, snook and large trout in shallow water. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, Spanish mackerel, jacks, blues and more. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, toxic CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT | SUBMITTED spills, freezes, increasing fishing Harper Perez and her dad, Scott Perez, from Indianapolis, with a trout caught and pressure and habitat loss and released on a CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grasdegradation, please limit your kill, sett recently. don’t kill your limits
No fall season for Gulf red snapper Gulf red snapper harvest will not reopen this fall for Florida anglers fishing from private recreational vessels in Gulf state and federal waters, or for for-hire operations that are licensed to fish in state waters but are not federally permitted. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
recently announced the closure after determining that the state had reached its recreational red snapper quota during the June 4-July 28 open season. Once that quota is reached, the FWC said, no recreational harvesting of Gulf red snapper is permitted. Anglers did, however, enjoy a 55-day summer Gulf red snap-
per season this year, which is the longest in Florida since the FWC began seasonal limits on snapper. For updates on snapper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Snappers,” which are under the “Regulations by Species – Reef Fish” tab.
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recently returned from a long overdue trip to Canada. This was an important trip for me. After 18 months of travel limitations, it was nice to be able to see family and friends again. While I have lived significant distances from my immediate family for most of my adult life, we have never been apart for such a length of time. Fortunately, the thing about family and true friends is that no matter how long you are apart, when you are together it’s as if life hasn’t skipped a beat. You still feel that same warmth of love when gathering. Instantly, you are awash with excitement to catch up, and invariably recall some of those oh-so-funny
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stories that are forever etched in your memories. Our family in Canada was small since my mother and father both emigrated from Austria. Of my 11 aunts and uncles, only one joined my parents in moving to Canada. My Uncle Helmut was the baby of the family and 18 years younger than my father. In fact, he was still an infant when my father decided to immigrate to Canada. My father was always very connected to his family in Austria so it’s not surprising that, despite the age difference, they became close. I had several nice visits with my uncle and aunt during my trip. As is customary in our family, food and drink played an integral role in our visits. They always want you to eat more. It’s as if it wasn’t a good visit unless you feel like rolling down the driveway at the end of it all! But when it comes to a visit with Uncle Helmut you actually do want to pack in as
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much as you can. His food is always exquisite. He trained in Austria as a pastry chef and baker and spent his entire career in the food service industry. He was an award-winning medalist in several World Culinary Olympics. He won silver medals in 1984 and 1988 and gold in 1992. He coordinated a pastry menu for Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Canada in 2002. In 2010 he was recognized as chef of the year. We even worked together at a restaurant for a period of time, him in the kitchen and me in the dining room. Among other things, during our visit we talked at length about what we have going on here; namely Hurricane Hanks and the soon-to-beopen (I promise!) Fifty Three Fifty - The Pourhouse. He is always generous with guidance and recipes. While I have yet to make this one, it comes from such an experienced chef
ture so the eggs do not cook. Add the Champagne and whip using a whisk until the mixture thickens and coats the sides of the bowl. Remove from heat and place the double boiler in an ice bath to cool down the mixture at once. While cooling, whip the heavy cream until peaks form. Fold the whipped
that I have no doubt it will resonate with you. Or just come try it one evening with a cup of coffee at The Pourhouse. While this light Italian custard can be enjoyed at any time of the day, I think it shines
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Environmental collaboration lauded The Center’s “Go Green and Clean” campaign is producing positive environmental impacts. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria resident Bob Carter appreciates the environmental collaboration taking place between Eckerd College and Carter The Center of Anna Maria Island. During the Thursday, Oct. 14 Anna Maria City Commission meeting, Carter - who’s also a Mote Marine board member expressed his appreciation to city officials. Made during general public input, Carter’s comments pertained in part to the mini-reefs he and his wife (Commission Chair Carol Carter) installed below their residential dock as part of The Center’s ongoing “Go Green and Clean” campaign. “I wanted to take a couple of minutes to give a shout out to Eckerd College and The Center and their collaboration,” Carter said. “We just received a brief overview, an interesting report, on processes to advance habitat restoration around the Island. Our home dock and the three artificial reefs we have under it are part of this broader study by Eckerd’s biology department, as well as The Center. “All the canals involved in the study are surrounding Bimini Bay,” he added. “We’re learning how the introduction of reefs attract clams, oysters, urchins that all make this place better and more hospitable to fisheries. The
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The mini-reefs promoted by The Center, above, help create and enhance marine life habitats. Three mini-reefs were installed, below, under Bob and Carol Carter’s residential dock in Anna Maria. study is also finding how much more abundantly the reefs help to produce chlorophyll and oxygenated water. They’ve been testing our reef for almost a year now. Chlorophyll is important because that’s evidence of plant life in the water. This is also magnified greatly when there are mangroves present – that versus the steel and concrete sea walls. Canals with mangroves and mini-reefs attract many more manatees, tarpon, rays, redfish, snook, barracuda and the like. “This collaboration of The Center’s ‘Go Green and Clean’ program – supported by both Eckard College and Mote Marine Lab – is creating a good synergy that benefits all of us here on the Island. It will continue to be sustained if the cities and county decide to take action to promote clean and safe water for all of us,” Carter said. “I support seagrass and clam planting around and near the City Pier. I encourage our remaining residents to support these efforts, as they probably represent, in our
era, the last stand for the fragile environment on and around this small island. We’ve lost many of our beautiful birds and much of our wildlife with development. Let’s try to save our marine life,” Carter said in closing. To purchase a mini-reef through The Center, call Jim McDaniel at 941-778-1902 or email jim@ centerami.org.
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Reimagining Pine Avenue discussions continue The Reimagining Pine Avenue discussions continued Monday, Oct. 25, with commission discussion on two safety and traffic flow design alternatives proposed by contracted traffic engineer Gerry Traverso. One alternative proposes bike paths along both sides of Pine Avenue and the other has both bike paths on the same side of the street. Monday’s meeting was to also include the presentation of the third design alternative by Commissioner Doug
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alloween is this weekend, so it’s time to discuss the prospect of your house having a real live spirit who has taken up residence. Well, maybe not real live, but a spirit with an agenda. Many homeowners believe they are sharing their homes with a spirit. They may see actual images or something that looks sort of like a spirit, or they may hear unusual sounds or talking. I’m not here to tell you that there are no such things as spirits who refuse to leave what once was their home, but chances are what you’re hearing are normal sounds and noises unique to every home. When you move into a new house, it may take a while to figure out that the dripping noise you’re hearing isn’t your roof about to collapse, but the condensation from your air conditioning system. Likewise, houses - especially new construction - may take a while to settle. If you hear what you swear are footsteps from the upstairs bedrooms it may be just the wooden framing taking a little stretch and not the inhabitants of the Indian burial ground next door.
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER On the other hand, sounds could be a subtle warning of impending problems. Appliances are notorious for creating noise when something in the motor is thinking about giving up. Loud compressors in your refrigerator and dishwasher pumps that you’re starting to just notice could be a warning, as well as the never-ending running toilet. There are so many noises coming into your home from outside sometimes it’s hard to tell if it’s in the house or out. Trees and bushes scratching the windows, small animal claws and pecking birds can certainly drive you crazy. If you live on the water, get used to boat engines, snorting dolphins and jumping fish – it’s all part of the charm and not part of a haunting.
There are, however, homes where the owner truly believes and may even have proof of hauntings. The house used in the movie, “The Conjuring,” in Rhode Island is currently on the market. The present owners have turned their home into a little business by allowing paranormal investigators to spend the night on the property. It’s apparently a nice little business and one they hope to pass on to the new buyers. One thing that’s not haunted are the Manatee County property values, so here are September’s from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee: Single-family homes closed 4.5% fewer properties than last September. The median sale price was $430,000, up 22.9% from last year, and the average sale price was $580,073, up 21.9% from last year. The median time to contract was 48 days, down 29.4% from last year, and the month’s supply of properties is .08 months. Condos closed 26.4% fewer properties than last September. The median
sale price was $285,000, up 29.5% from last year, and the average sale price was $321,810, up 6.9% from last year. The median time to contract was six days, down 85% from last year and the month’s supply of available properties was 0.6 months. Cash offers are still very dominant in the single-family market, up 53.4%, however, condo cash offers dipped a little - by 6%. September was a slower month, not untypical for this time of year, with sale prices a little flat but with inventory so low we can expect that to turn around quickly as the season begins in full force. The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee is calling September the “calm before the storm,” so get ready for another record-setting real estate season. As far as your current home, understand your home’s sounds and investigate anything that sounds out of whack before calling the ghostbusters. Enjoy Halloween and the friendly goblins at your door.
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Avelo Airlines adds flights between SRQ and the northeast BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
SARASOTA - As Sarasota Bradenton International Airport moves forward with its mission to continue record growth and expansion, a new carrier will now offer the first non-stop flights between Connecticut and Sarasota. Avelo Airlines, a relatively new player in the low-cost air travel market, will begin flights from New Haven to Sarasota on Jan. 13, 2022. SRQ will be Avelo’s sixth destination in Florida. The airline currently serves Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach and Tampa. Introductory fares will start at $49. “We are excited to offer this new, convenient and affordable direct service between southern Connecticut and Sarasota-Bradenton,” Avelo chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said. “With our very low fares and HVN’s unmatched convenience, traveling between Connecticut and the Sunshine State is easier than ever.” Avelo will offer service on Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft
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Avelo Airlines has announced the addition of flights from New Haven, Connecticut to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting in January 2022. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flight 306 departs SRQ at 5:50 p.m., arriving HVN at 8:40 p.m., on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sundays flight 306 departs SRQ at 7:45 p.m., arriving HVN at 10:35 p.m. Return flights will operate
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flight 305 departs HVN at 2 p.m., arriving SRQ at 5:10 p.m., on Tuesdays. On Thursday and Sundays flight 305 departs HVN at 3:55 p.m., arriving SRQ at 7:05 p.m. “We are thrilled that Avelo Air-
lines has chosen Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to be part of their air service network. With low fares and convenient nonstop service, passengers will have an affordable connection between two high-demand destinations. We look forward to welcoming Avelo Airlines to SRQ and we’re confident their service will be a great success and expand in the future,” said Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport president and CEO. New Haven will be the 51st nonstop destination from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which is not only one of the fastest-growing airports in America, but according to airport officials, possibly the fastest growing in the world. Currently, SRQ is adding additional fuel storage to keep up with increased demand. Other projects include expanded parking, additional security checkpoints and a central facility to store and maintain rental cars in one place.
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10/13, 9:39 a.m., information, Manatee Beach 4000 Gulf Drive. The officer was dispatched to the station in response to a possible theft. The victim stated a library book and some CDs were missing from their car after it was parked at the public beach parking lot. The victim could not say definitively whether the items were stolen, and admitted the car was left unlocked. No further action was taken. 10/13, 4:15 p.m., information, 4700 Gulf Drive. Anna Maria Elementary Principal Mike Masiello called to notify police he had received information that a student brought a pocket knife to school the previous week. The information came from a fellow student. The parents of the students involved were contacted and it was later determined the knife was made of paper and was a prop in a game the students
had played on the playground. It was determined there was not a knife on school grounds and the student did not have any access to one at home. No parties ever felt threatened and no crime was committed so no further action was taken. 10/14, 1:44 a.m., resist/obstruct without violence/marijuana, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive. Three officers arrived in reference to a suspicious vehicle. After running the vehicle’s tag, it came back to another vehicle and the officers could smell marijuana. Using their night vision equipment, the officers saw two subjects smoking at a nearby picnic table and determined they needed to make contact with the subjects. The driver of the vehicle was not cooperative and was taken into custody. The female passenger gave permission to search the vehicle, in which 30.2 grams of marijuana, a handgun and four fake $100 bills were discovered. The driver was taken to Manatee County Jail.
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10/15, 10:30 p.m., seize tag, 700 Manatee Ave. The officer observed the suspect vehicle run a flashing red stop signal at the Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue intersection. After running a check on the vehicle’s tag, it was found to be invalid. The driver was also operating the vehicle without insurance and with a suspended driver’s license. The officer seized the plate and cited the driver for the other violations. The vehicle was towed from the scene. 10/17, 5 p.m., trespass warning, 5901 Marina Drive. While parked in his vehicle at the Holmes Beach Police Department, the officer was approached by a man who said a group of adult males were at the skate park yelling vulgar and nasty things at cars and people passing by. When the officer approached the group, he observed the group screaming obscenities at golf carts and cars passing by. All the parties involved were issued trespass warnings and left the area without further incident.
OBITUARIES Jacquelyn Fortuner Jacquelyn “Jacki” Fortuner, 77, passed away on Oct. 10, 2021, due to injuries from an auto accident. She was born Dec. 27, 1943, in Carbondale, Pa. She moved with her family to Anna Maria Island in 1982 and lived there until her death. She graduated from St. Rose of Lima High School in Carbondale in 1961. Jacki worked at a variety of jobs over the years, including pharmacy technician, retail sales associate, church organist and medical receptionist. The beach was her favorite place to be. She could be seen daily walking the Island beaches looking for sharks’ teeth. She had quite a collection. She also loved “hair metal” music, attending many concerts during her life. Jacki is survived by her sister, Jill Puntar; her daughter, Melissa Grosboll; granddaughters, Tanya Laurain and Danielle Grosboll; great grandchildren, Makayla Laurain, Joshua Laurain and Vanessa Laurain and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Thomas Fortuner; parents, John and Josephine Rushen and daughter, Leigh Fortuner. A memorial service will be held at a later date still to be determined. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Jacki’s favorite charity to which she selflessly donated for many years. https:// www.stjude.org/. Condolences may be made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Work with WMFR BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue is opening up two positions on its administration staff, one for a finance clerk and one for an administrative assistant. With administration manager Julie Kichar planning to retire in January 2023, Chief Ben Rigney is working on succession planning so the administrative staff continues to run smoothly. During an Oct. 19 meeting, commissioners voted unanimously in favor of adding two positions - a financial clerk and administrative assistant. Rigney said the positions are being advertised immediately with a planned start date after the first of the year. He added that the new hires will not negatively impact the district’s approved fiscal year 2021-22 budget. “Let’s not piddle around with this,” Commissioner Al Robinson said during the meeting. “Let’s get it done.” Both of the new positions will report to Deputy Chief Jay Johnson and will take the place of Kichar’s position when she retires. For more information on the finance clerk or administrative assistant position with WMFR or to apply, visit www.wmfr.org/now-hiring.
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Two WMFR firefighters receive promotions Above, Casey Fischbach receives a promotion to firefighter third class with West Manatee Fire Rescue on Oct. 19. Her father, a retired firefighter, presented Fischbach with her new badge. Right, West Manatee Fire Rescue firefighter Clayton Lease receives a promotion to firefighter second class during an Oct. 19 board meeting at the district’s administration building. Capt. Paul Hopkins made the presentation, with Lease’s family and friends present.
JANNEY: Praise and appreciation at farewell party FROM PAGE 8
attitude to all with whom she interacts. During her tenure, she has had to explain to telephone callers countless times that there are three distinct and different cities on Anna Maria Island, and she has had fingers pointed in her face and expletives shouted at her while trying to collect various fines
and fees. Therefore, in special recognition of her adaptability, dependability, gracefulness and patience, be it now proclaimed on this 21st day of October in the year 2021 by her fellow employees and the mayor and commissioners of Anna Maria that this day shall be called Stephanie Janney Day,” Murphy stated in his proclamation.
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In the short term, Moriarty, Haynes, Addy and Code Enforcement Assistant Manager Sandy Olson will collectively cover the duties performed by Janney while a new administrative assistant is sought. “It’s going to take all of us to do her job,” Haynes said.
A job description for the administrative assistant position is currently posted on the city website, www.cityofannamaria.com. The job posting can be found at the “employment” link by clicking on the “departments” header at the city homepage. “We’re also preparing for Debbie to retire in December,” Addy said.
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Artist Jody Goldman featured in November Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach has announced its November featured artist, Jody Clancy Goldman and her "Walk on the Wild Side" exhibit. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - Island Gallery West has 28 member artists from the Island and surrounding areas who choose one artist to be the featured artist of the month, with their work on a special display in the front of the gallery. The featured artist for November
is Jody Clancy Goldman, and her exhibit is titled, "Walk on the Wild Side." Goldman’s first experiences as an artist developed when she was living in Miami and traveling around the world as a flight attendant. The opportunity to see the abundance of wildlife in such diverse environments in the many countries she visited was the primary influence of her painting. It was then that she realized her desire was to concentrate on being a wildlife artist. The diversity in nature is her one and only inspiration. Goldman believes that being an artist is something one is born to do, and not necessarily
learned only at school. She went on to study through practical experience, learning through trial and error, and by studying the works of artists she admires such as Robert Bateman and Carl Brenders. Jody works primarily in oil, colored pencil and watercolor. Her studio is on the Gulf coast of Florida where she can study and paint exotic birds in the area. If you would like to meet the artist, she’ll be at Island Gallery West on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. She will be happy to discuss her passion for everything wild! Island West Gallery is located at 5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes
COCONUTS: Owner faces off with code officers FROM PAGE 1
Wanda Bell, of Coconuts Management Inc., stated in an email to The Sun that Kaleta bought a number of units in The Coconuts complex and forced the management company to vacate the onsite office on Dec. 19, 2020, after firing the company in favor of his own AMI Locals group. Bell added that the four onsite units still managed by Coconuts Management Inc. are owned by other owners. Code Compliance Supervisor James Thomas presented the case in front of Special Magistrate Michael Connolly. Thomas alleged that units in the complex are being rented without valid vacation rental certificates (VRC) and advertised for improper lengths of stay, specifically stays for less than seven days. The property is located in the beachfront A-1 district which, while a residential district, is also home to some of the city’s hotels and motels, along with several condominium units. Thomas argued that The Coconuts is a condominium complex and is subject to the seven-day minimum stay requirements for residential properties in the A-1 district. To rent the units, he said, would also require a valid VRC issued by the city. Thomas said the infractions before Connolly were repeat violations because a citation had been issued to the units’ owner in June. Attorney for the city, Erica Augello, said the citation had been paid and there had been no challenge submitted to the city by the property owner. She added that all of the units previously had VRCs but that they expired in June, except for one unit, which she said still has a valid VRC. Thomas asked Connolly to levy costs for each of the eight cases of $127.24 against
the property owner and to charge $250 per day fines in each case retroactive to Sept. 24 until the units are brought into compliance with city codes. City Planner Bill Brisson said The Coconuts, and specifically, the units in question, do not have a hotel/motel license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Najmy argued that the resort’s management has a license from DBPR that is interchangeable with a hotel/motel license and that the property was built to be a resort, not a residential condominium complex. He added that the property’s units have been regularly rented for nightly stays since The Coconuts was built in the early 1970s. For the one unit that has a VRC, he said he feels it’s improper for the unit to have one and for the city to require it. Out of the 18 units on The Coconuts property, Najmy said 11 of them are rented nightly. As to the violation of city codes, Najmy argued there are no minimum night stay requirements in the A-1 district and every property should be able to be rented nightly. Connolly said he would have to rule in all eight cases based on the city codes. He instructed Brisson to forward the sections of code he referenced to determine rental regulations for the A-1 district to himself, Najmy and Augello and for the two attorneys to prepare and email arguments to him based on the sections of code provided. With a ruling in the eight cases not planned to be issued until at least midNovember, Connolly warned Najmy that if the cases are decided in the city’s favor, his client risks fines of up to $250 per day dating back to Sept. 24 until the units are brought into compliance.
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Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach displays the works of its local member artists. Beach, Trolley Stop 15, on Anna Maria Island. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Visit www.is-
landgallerywest.com or call 941778-6648 for updates. Masks are encouraged. Hand sanitizer is available.
RED TIDE: Medium in Manatee County FROM PAGE 1
Fish kills and respiratory irritation related to red tide were reported in Manatee County and Pinellas and Sarasota counties, among others. Red tide produces a neurotoxin called brevetoxin that can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and more serious illness for people with severe or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema or COPD, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health officials recommend that people experiencing symptoms stay away from the water and go inside to an air-conditioned space with closed windows and a clean A/C filter. Wearing masks, especially during onshore winds, is also advised. Health officials warn against swimming near dead fish, and advise keeping pets away from dead fish and seafoam, which can contain high concentrations of red tide. Pets are not allowed on Anna Maria Island’s beaches but are allowed on the
Palma Sola Causeway on Manatee Avenue. Officials also warn that consuming shellfish exposed to red tide can cause neurotoxic shellfish poisoning. Red tide began appearing in mid-April after 215 million gallons of contaminated water was discharged into Tampa Bay from Piney Point, a former phosphate plant. The water contained the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, which act as fertilizer for red tide. The discharge was approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to prevent contaminated water in a holding pond on top of a compromised gypsum stack from flooding the area. Piney Point is the subject of three pending lawsuits and is in receivership. Remaining contaminated water on the site is intended to be stored in a deep injection well; a permit is pending with FDEP. Updated red tide forecasts are available at habforecast.gcoos.org and at visitbeaches. org.
POST OFFICE: Remains open FROM PAGE 1
Landlord John Banyas did not renew the lease on the post office in his strip mall at 12112 44th Ave. W. after officials refused to add him to an insurance policy, which he requested after being sued by a man injured by a falling flagpole owned by the post office. Suncoast Postal District Manager Stephen Hardin said the federal agency is optimistic there will be a long-term agreement reached this week, according
to Buchanan, who wrote the agency about the closure. “I am pleased to see the Cortez post office remain open for now. This offers local residents, many of whom are elderly, a reprieve from any undue burden closing this facility would have caused as the Postal Service works on a more permanent solution,” Buchanan said in a statement. “I will continue my efforts working with the Postal Service to ensure my constituents in the area have convenient mail service.”
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Commissioners eye city attorney replacement With City Attorney Patricia Petruff leaving her role in Holmes Beach, city leaders are looking for a replacement. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are on the lookout for a new city attorney and Mayor Judy Titsworth thinks she may have already found that person. City Attorney Patricia Petruff announced she would be resigning as the city’s legal counsel at the end of the calendar year. Now, Titsworth is putting forward attorney Erica Augello as a potential replacement. During an Oct. 12 meeting, Titsworth presented Augello as
her pick for the new city attorney. Augello already represents the city in code compliance matters and has assisted with other Petruff cases for the city in court, including Bert Harris Act complaints, which have been primarily handled by attorney Randy Mora. Augello comes from the Trask Daigneault Law Firm, where she’s been employed since 2014 and a partner since 2019 and has many years of municipal law experience. Despite being suggested by Titsworth to replace Petruff, some commissioners weren’t happy only having one option for the charter position. Commissioners Jim Kihm and Jayne Christenson voted to send the selection of a city attorney to
RFP (request for proposals) to allow for other candidates to apply before anyone is officially selected as Petruff’s successor. Titsworth said she’s had the city’s charter reviewed by Petruff and other attorneys and it was determined the city didn’t have to go to RFP to hire a new city attorney. Instead, she said the position is appointed by the mayor and then the hiring of the new attorney would need to be ratified by the city commission. Since the vote to send the matter to RFP failed, commissioners agreed to not make any decision about a new city attorney during the Oct. 12 meeting, instead opting to have one-on-one sessions scheduled to speak to Augello before the matter is taken up at a future meeting.
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Youth soccer taking it to shootouts at The Center SUN SCOREBOARD MONDAY, OCT. 18 – ROUND 2 PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS ADULT CO-ED BASKETBALL
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ANNA MARIA - Dramatic finishes and two shootouts later, the youth recreational soccer league solidified the two championship game matchups last Tuesday night at The Center. Right out of the shoot, it came down to a shootout after finishing in a tie with the expiration of regulation time in the matchup between Moss Builders and Beach Bums. Vying for the first spot in the big game, Moss Builders came out shooting, keeping Beach Bums keeper, Kason Davis, very busy. Davis finished the game with 12 recorded saves in the game. Dylan Sato, of Beach Bums, scored the solo goal of the game. On the other side of the field, Callin Westfall put in Moss Builders’ lone goal in regulation play. Finding the net when it really counted, Mason Moss scored the winning goal for Moss Builders. Asher Patel protected the net to help ensure the victory with two saves for his team. In the final playoff game of the night for the 8- to 10-year-old league, Solid Rock Construction struck hard against The Gitt Team goalkeepers Braelyn Curtis with four saves and Adelaide McGraw with a single. Gitt’s Colin Bankert had the lone goal for his team, while the solid foot of Nixon Conner scored all five points for Solid Rock. Helping to capture the win, Isaac Roadman stopped four of The Gitt Team’s shots. Teammate Andre Hardwood made two critical stops. Solid Rock moved on to the championship game to play against Moss Builders in the youngest competitive recreational league on the Island.
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HSH’s Jack Zaccagnino moved in to win the ball against the Blalock Walters defenders. Both of the 6:45 p.m. games ended in nail-biting shootouts. On the big field in the 11- to 14-year-old league, the Blalock Walters team came out on top over HSH in the first semifinal game for the Island area’s older youth. Scoring for HSH was veteran player Frankie Coleman with a single goal in the game. Jack Zaccagnino made five big stops in the game to help keep his team in the game, despite the loss. During regulation play, Andrew Graham scored the goal for Blalock Walters. During the shootout, Graham put the soccer ball past the goalie along with teammate Mason Moss, who played in both age group leagues. Cale Rudacille made two important stops for Blalock Walters to help put his
team in the final game of the season. Jackson Pakbaz lit up the field with five goals and one assist in Miz & Hiz Biz’s big win against Anna Maria Island Wines. In addition to Pakbaz’s points, Cecelia Kroth scored two against goalie Cyrus Ryan in the 7-2 win. Ryan stopped five shot in the game against Miz & Hiz. Up front for his team, Victor Albrecht and Briahna Robertson both scored against Konnor Oelfke. Oelfke made three great stops of his own helping the team secure the final place in the league’s championship game. Miz & Hiz Biz and Blalock Walters made their place in the stat books in the season’s finale.
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