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aMe reports 1st case of coronavirus By amy v.t. Moriarty Islander Reporter
A fifth-grade student at Anna Maria Elementary tested positive for the novel coronavirus Nov. 4, the school’s first reported case. Five other people, including a teacher, were identified as direct exposures when principal Jackie Featherston began the required contact tracing protocol. The student who tested positive was asymptomatic. The student and five people with direct exposure were sent home Nov. 4 for a 14-day quarantine, as mandated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Florida State Department of Health. Featherston provided the information to AME families in a Connect-Ed message and also provided an update to the AME Parent Teacher Organization Nov. 5. And, in a follow up email to The Islander that day, Featherston said one of the student’s parents had contacted a teacher after a close family member — with whom that child had been in earlier contact — tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Responding, Featherston sent photos of the fifth-grade classroom, copies of a seating chart and other information to Florida Department of Health officials, she informed the PTO in a Zoom meeting Nov. 5.
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“There’s quite an elaborate tracking system the health department does,” Featherston said. According to the CDC, a direct exposure is someone who had close contact — less than 6 feet for at least 15 minutes — within the 48 hours before a person began to feel sick or was reported to have been in contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. The virus that causes COVID-19 is transmitted mainly from person-to-person in close contact through respiratory droplets and also can be airborne. Public health experts recommend social tURN to CoVID-19, Page 3
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Mapping the sunshine state. 25 Playoffs underway, strongmen arrive. 26 Windy? Fish inshore. 27 CLASSIFIEDS. 28
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Holmes Beach Commissioner Pat Morton, left, rides shotgun Nov. 3 with Commissioner Kim Rash in Rash’s lsv to st. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach — the city’s polling location. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
Holmes Beach Commissioner-elect Jayne Christenson poses Nov. 3 with her husband Joe at a victory celebration at a friend’s home. Christenson was the second-highest vote-getter, with 874 votes. Islander Courtesy Photo
rash retains seat, christenson elected in Holmes Beach By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
It got heated in Holmes Beach. Both incumbents, a former commissioner and a challenger competed for two seats on the dais. After early votes, mail-in ballots and Election Day votes were tallied Nov. 3, incumbent Kim Rash was reelected and Jayne Christenson was voted in. Pat Morton, who served 17 years on the city commission, was not reelected. Rick Hurst lost his second bid for election since serving as a commissioner 2017-19. For the two seats on the commission, 991 voted to reelect Rash, 874 voted for Christenson, 856 voted for Hurst and 728 voted to reelect Morton. “I am so excited for this opportunity to work and represent the people and the city
I love,” Christenson said of her win in the nonpartisan race. “It is my goal to protect our community. Holmes Beach has a bright future and I am glad to be a part of it.” Rash, who received the most votes, said he was Christenson happy with the outcome. “I’m looking forward to helping the people of Holmes Beach for another two years,” he said. “I am going to continue to take care of the residents and be Rash a voice for them.” Rash was first elected in 2018. “They must be happy with the work I have done over the past two years,” he said of the electorate. “I let my record speak for
myself this time around.” Hurst said he’d hoped to return to the dais, but defeat would not stop his intentions to improve the city. As an offshoot of his campaign, Hurst created a Facebook page, “Citizens for a stronger Holmes Beach,” that will continue to promote Hurst’s platform. “There is a large contingent of citizens that are not being heard and there are multiple reasons why,” he said. Hurst lost to Christenson by 12 votes. However, Christenson received 502 votes by mail and Hurst only got 400 mail-in votes. “It looks like my failure was associated with the mail-in ballots,” he said. “I consider this halftime, will continue to promote my plan and will be back at it again next year.” Morton said he had been unsure whether
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HB commissioner-elect’s rental property reviewed By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
Vacation rentals in residential districts are under scrutiny in Holmes Beach. Prior to being elected city commissioner Nov. 3, concerns regarding the legitimacy of Jayne Christenson’s vacation rental “cottage” adjoining her home in the 100 block of 49th Street had come to the attention of the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office. The PAO questioned why Christenson’s residence was listed as a single-family residence with one unit with the county, but was considered a duplex in the city’s vacation rental program. Scott Tussing at the PAO said Nov. 2 that his office knew of Christenson’s plans to rent a unit since 2016, but they were awaiting confirmation from the city that the home has two segregated units. Later that day, Tussing said he received a call from the city stating they intended to classify the property as a “singlefamily with a mother-in-law suite.” “It will be two units,” Tussing said. In an email Nov. 2 to code compliance, city planner Bill Brisson cited an excerpt of the city land devel-
Certification dates: Nov. 14-15
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett said Nov. 4 that official results would be certified Nov. 14-15. Bennett said there were about 400 provisional ballots to be counted, 150 ballots that needed additional verification and 50 ballots to come in from members of the military. He said SOE staff was to verify uncounted provisional ballots by Nov. 5. Despite tensions surrounding the election, Bennett said there were no issues at poll sites in the county. “It went extremely smooth. I’m really proud of the people in Manatee County,” Bennett said. “And I’m happy we don’t have any statewide recounts.” — Ryan Paice
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opment code, which states that the rental of a “guest room, bedroom, or any permutation of the same activity,” as a temporary or transient unit, is prohibited. However, Holmes Beach code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said Nov. 4 that Christenson was issued a vacation rental certificate in 2016 because she had acquired a business tax receipt to rent the unit, which shares a wall with the primary residence, but contains separate kitchen facilities and a bathroom. “We are just trying to put the fruit correctly back in the basket,” Thomas said. “Our goal is compliance and to put it on the grid. We are still having the building official and city planner look into the history, but for right now, it looks like everything is OK.”
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he would run again, but people encouraged him to give it another go. “So I went with it. I put my heart and soul into it every time I run,” Morton said. “I never had an agenda. I just did my job. And now I hope the city does not fall to the hands of people with their own agendas in mind, instead of what is best for the Hurst city.” The official certification of the election by Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office was not completed as of press time for The Islander. Of 2,823 registered voters in Morton Holmes Beach, 756 cast ballots on Election Day in precincts No. 303 and No. 305 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, and 1,185 voted by mail while 420 of the electorate voted early. The turnout percentage was 85% at precinct No. 303 and 82.5% at precinct No. 305. The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected officials will be set after the election results are certified.
For more on the 2020 election, turn to page 4. Former Holmes Beach Commissioner Rick Hurst campaigns Nov. 3 as people arrive at st. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 s. Harbor Drive, to cast ballots. Hurst lost his bid for election and plans to run in 2021. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
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New COVID-19 cases see upswing in county, on island Islanders must stay vigilant. The rate of positive cases of the novel coronavirus started a slow climb in Manatee County the week beginning Oct. 11 and continued increasing as of Nov. 5. On Anna Maria Island, 33 people in Bradenton Beach, 40 people in Holmes Beach and eight people in Anna Maria had tested positive since the first case was reported in the county in March. COVID-19 CoNtINUeD FRoM Page 1
distancing of at least 6 feet and the wearing of face masks to limit the spread. “We know that it didn’t come from school,” Featherston told PTO members. “Our families have done an outstanding job to prevent exposure.” Other students in the class were relocated within the school to continue lessons while the classroom was “thoroughly disinfected,” Featherston said. She said the students later returned to their homeroom, which was again thoroughly disinfected after school hours. PTO president Nicole Plummer commended Featherston on the work school staff has done to ensure student safety during the pandemic. A PTO member identified as Kari K. on the Zoom call typed in the meeting chat box that her family felt safe having their children at the school. In her message to parents, Featherston wrote, “Please note that portions of the campus have been sanitized with a special disinfectant that is used in addition to the cleaning and sanitizing done by the school’s custodial staff on a daily basis. We will also continue to take mitigation measures including taking temperatures, wearing masks, asking symptom-related questions of all students and staff daily and limiting access to our campus.” “Most importantly,” she continued, “if a student or staff member feels sick, believes they have symptoms or has had a test for COVID-19, please stay home until
Additionally, the first case of COVID-19 at Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach was reported Nov. 5. According to metrics provided by the Florida Department of Health, 142 people tested positive Oct. 28, followed by 150 positive cases identified Oct. 31 — the most in one day since July. As of Nov. 5, 911 people had been hospitalized and 330 county residents had died from complications due to the virus in the county.
Manatee County hospitals reported Nov. 5 that 34 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19, with 4.9% of non-intensive care unit beds available and 4.4% of beds available in the ICU. The county reported a 7% positivity rate of those tested the week of Nov. 1, up from a 6.5% positivity rate of those tested the week of Oct. 25. This was up from 5.4% the week of Oct. 18 and 4.6% the week of Oct. 11. — Chrisann allen
Gov. extends state of emergency through holidays
The novel coronavirus will keep Florida in a state of emergency through the holiday season. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Nov. 3 extending executive order 20-52, which established a state of emergency in March. The extension will expire Jan. 2, 2021. This marks the fourth 60-day extension to the state of emergency, which allows state and local governments to enact emergency orders, such as setting curfews and mask mandates, as well as to make emergency expenditures and collect relief funds from higher governments. Extending the order allows local governments to continue their own states of emergency for longer than 60 days. Each of Anna Maria Island’s municipalities have had states of emergencies in place for more than 200 days.
you are symptom free or you are cleared to return to school.” There were five other positive cases identified within the Manatee County School District on Nov. 5, according to the district’s website, www.manateeschools.net, bringing the total number of cases to 208 districtwide since the school year began Aug. 17. More information about COVID cases in the district schools is available online at www.manatee-
If DeSantis had terminated the executive order, all three island cities’ states of emergencies — as well as mask mandates in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach — would have been terminated. Emergency relief funds are available for those struggling financially due to the pandemic. Manatee County was accepting applications for Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding through its numerous assistance programs as of Nov. 5. County information outreach manager Nicholas Azzara told The Islander Nov. 6 that the county had distributed $31.5 million in CARES Act funds over phases 1 and 2, but did not detail how much money remained for phase 3. For more information, go to mymanatee.org. — Ryan Paice
schools.net/Page/10223. The school board was scheduled to meet Nov. 10, after The Islander went to press. Among the issues being discussed is a survey on requiring face masks in schools. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the school at 941-7085525.
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2 ballot initiatives pass, cancel out in Bradenton Beach By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
Bradenton Beach voters passed a pair of ballot initiatives in the Nov. 3 election. But voters won’t see either initiative — conflicting amendments to the city charter — become reality. The first charter amendment, to prohibit multilevel parking garages within city limits, was posed by the Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods political action committee in 2018. Its appearance on the ballot resulted from a legal battle between the PAC and the city. KORN’s ballot initiative passed 414-161. A second charter amendment to allow a singlestory parking garage within city limits passed 382-186. The initiative was proposed by the city as an alternative to KORN’s amendment. City attorney Ricinda Perry has said that if both ballot initiatives pass, they would cancel each other out. Regardless, parking garages are prohibited by the city’s land development code and comprehensive plan. They are not addressed in the city charter, which only can be amended with the electorate’s majority vote. KORN had sought to implement the change in the charter so it could not be altered by a city commission vote. Out of 756 eligible voters in Bradenton Beach, 604 people cast ballots in the general election, including 301 mail-in ballots, 100 early votes and 203 Election Day votes.
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a poll worker sits outside the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall Nov. 3 to greet and oversee voters. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
Cole first became commissioner in 2015. He lost a reelection bid in 2017 but was appointed by the commission to complete the remainder of a term after John Chappie was elected mayor. Incumbents retain seats Maro will serve her third and final consecutive term Two incumbent city commissioners will spend due to term limits. She became commissioner when some more time on the dais. she won a card draw over Anne Leister in 2016. Commissioners Ralph Cole and Marilyn Maro Bradenton Beach is the only city on the island with secured new two-year terms in the Nov. 3 election term limits. after they qualified without opposition. Commissioners earn $4,800 per year in the city.
as the sun rises Nov. 3 on election Day, Betsy smith, left, Mandy elmore, Charlene Doll and other voters in precinct 301 line up at the city polling location at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine ave., anna Maria, where an election volunteer instructed voters to wear masks and have photo identification ready. Islander Photo: amy v.t. Moriarty
Anna Maria incumbents retain seats, vacancy remains Election Day saw no local contest in Anna Maria. But there is a contest for an empty commission seat. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and Commissioner Mark Short each gained two-year terms after qualifying to run for reelection without opposition. Murphy became mayor in 2014 and was reelected without opposition in 2016, 2018 and 2020. Short was appointed to the commission in September 2019 to complete the remainder of Brian Seymour’s term and now will serve his first full term on the dais. Commissioner Amy Tripp also qualified to run for reelection without opposition, but resigned from the commission at the end of August — after the qualification window closed — to move to Black Mountain, North Carolina, with her husband.
Democratic challenger Joe Biden was declared the winner of the presidential race but, as of Islander press time, Republican incumbent Donald Trump was contesting results. Florida’s decision in the race was determined on Election Day, with 51.2% of the vote for Trump. In Manatee County, Trump won 57.56% to Biden’s 41.38%. And here’s some numbers for Anna Maria Island: • Precinct 301, Anna Maria: Trump, 54%; Biden. 45.7%. • Precinct 303, north Holmes Beach: Trump, 60%; Biden, 38.5%. Precinct 305, south Holmes Beach: Trump, 57%; Biden, 42%. Precinct 307, Bradenton Beach: Trump, 56.7%; Biden, 42%.
Commissioners agreed to leave Tripp’s seat open until her term expires this month, then appoint a successor. Two residents — Doris “Deanie” Sebring and Sharon Wisniewski — applied for the two-year seat as of Nov. 4. Commissioners will name a successor and Murphy and Short will be sworn in at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive N. The mayor earns $19,400 annually, while commissioners are paid $4,800 a year. Despite the lack of a contest, 79.1% of eligible voters in Anna Maria cast ballots in the general election. Out of 1,058 eligible voters, 837 voted, including 372 who voted by mail, 123 who voted early and 342 who voted on Election Day. — Ryan Paice
In Manatee County, voters cast ballots for county commission, a bond initiative, school board and more. In the District 3 county commission race, for the seat that includes Anna Maria Island and Cortez, Republican Kevin Van Ostenbridge defeated independent Matt Bower with 58.44% of the vote. Van Ostenbridge succeeds Stephen R. Jonsson, who decided not to seek reelection. Others winning seats on the county commission: Republican James Satcher in District 1, incumbent Vanessa Baugh in District 5 and Republican George w. Kruse in at-large District 7. Baugh and Kruse were not opposed. All county voters faced a bond question on their ballot. The “Water Quality Protection, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Preservation, and Park Ad Valorem Tax and Bonds” referendum asked voters to approve the levy of an additional 0.15 mill ad valorem tax for 20 years, as well as issue up to $50 million in general obligation bonds. The question was approved with 71% of the vote and voters in all three island cities approved the question by more than 65%. The money will be used to purchase land to protect water quality, acquire wildlife habitat, reduce flooding, conserve natural areas, provide parks and manage environmentally sensitive properties. Also on the ballot … In Florida Senate District 21, Republican Jim Boyd defeated Democrat Anthony “Tony” Eldon with 62% of the vote. This is the seat held by Bill Galvano, who was term-limited out. In Florida House District 71, Republican incumbent Will Robinson won a return to office over Democrat Andy Mele with 59.9% of the vote. In Congressional District 16, Republican incumbent Vern Buchanan defeated Democrat Margaret Good with 59.7% of the vote. Republican incumbent Mike Bennett defeated Democrat Charles Williams Jr. for county supervisor of elections. Bennett had 65.6% of the vote. For state attorney, Republican Ed Brodsky defeated Democrat Betsy Young. In an upset for Manatee County School Board, Mary Foreman defeated incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner with 58.8% of the vote. The ballot also contained the presidential race, judicial races and retentions, special district races and six state constitutional amendments. Floridians amended the state constitution to require U.S. citizenship to vote, which already was required; set a course for minimum wage increases; and enacted property tax discounts. Measures to change Florida’s primaries and require two votes on constitutional amendments failed. — lisa Neff
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Holmes Beach pre-election campaign finance deadline observed By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
The 2020 Holmes Beach election has been decided. Since qualifying in June, Holmes Beach Commission candidates collected contributions for the Nov. 3 election. The winners, incumbent Commissioner Kim Rash and newcomer Jayne Christenson, edged out former Commissioner Rick Hurst and toppled Commissioner Pat Morton. Mayor Judy Titsworth was unopposed and retained her seat. She contributed $1,000 to her campaign fund and her expenditures included a $240 qualifying fee. Christenson contributed $1,500 to her campaign, received $2,635 in contributions and spent $3,112.06 as of Nov. 3. Donors were Richard Brown, Frank and Mark Cashin, David and Susan Cheshire, Nancy and Mike Deal, Renee Ferguson, Margaret and Tim Finley, David and Barbara Hines, Jeannine Inda, Margie Motzer, Melissa Rash, Louis and Frances Richardson, Marty Robertson and Blair Schlossberg, all of Holmes Beach. Additionally, former Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson and his wife, Denise, Commission Chair Jim Kihm, Commissioner Kim Rash — also vying for votes — and his wife, Theresa, Commissioner Terry Schaefer’s wife Vicky, and planning commissioners Barbara Hines and Gale Tedhams contributed to Christenson’s campaign. Out-of-town contributors included Terry Bach of Glenview, Illinois; Tim Brian of Traverse City, Michigan; Stephen Matthew Crump of Dothan, Alabama; Thomas Flynn of Kentwood, Michigan; Richard Giardelli of Sarasota; James Janaszak of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; David Johnson of Port St. Lucie; Chris Misamore of Leesburg, Georgia; and Brian Parish of Columbus, Ohio. Christenson’s expenditures went toward her qualifying fee, printing costs, campaign buttons, a website domain name, Facebook advertising, Paypal fees for online donation processing, postage, mailers and signs. Hurst contributed $100 to his campaign, received $6,150 in campaign contributions and had spent $4,140.99 as of Nov. 3. He reported Holmes Beach residents Nate and Amy Bowes, Keith and Linda Carter, James Hamilton, Mark and Karen Hanson, Richard Hosterman, James and Patricia Hug, Mark and Zoie Kelly, Gerald and Constance Martinek, Craig McDonald, Michael and Lee Ann Pritchett, Lori Schlossberg, William Shuman and planning commissioner James McIntire contributed. Holmes Beach business owners Mondher Kobrosly of Bradenton, owner of the Time Saver Liquor Store, and Margaret “Peggi” Davenport, also of Bradenton, owner of Duffy’s Tavern, donated as individuals. Duffy’s also contributed as a business entity.
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Holmes Beach Commissioner Kim Rash, reelected Nov. 3 with the highest number of votes of the four candidates, waves to motorists Nov. 4 near the intersection of Manatee avenue West and gulf Drive. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
Additionally, Mackey Law Group of Bradenton and Compass Rose Management of Cape Coral and Caleb and Michele Grimes of Palmetto contributed to Hurst’s campaign. Hurst’s expenditures included his qualifying fee,
signs, mailers and envelopes, postage, stickers and print advertising. According to his finance report, Morton contributed $800, received $1,400 and spent $1,474.46 to market his campaign as of Nov. 3. The money paid for the qualifying fee, signs, flyers and mailers. He received contributions from Gerald Newbrough and Hugh Holmes of Holmes Beach, as well as $300 from Shoreline Builders of Southwest Florida, a construction firm owned by the mayor and her husband, Steve. Other contributing business entities included Beach Bistro and Mike Norman Realty, both in Holmes Beach, and Palma Sola Animal Clinic and RE/MAX Alliance Group, both in Bradenton. Rash contributed $1,000 to his campaign account, received $2,650 in contributions and spent $2,143.78 as of Nov. 3. Holmes Beach contributors included fellow candidate Jayne Christenson and her husband Joseph, Michael and Nancy Deal, Renee Ferguson, Gerald Newbrough, Margaret Patall, Vicky Schaefer and Margie and Dick Motzer. Other contributors included Timothy and Johanne Dunigan of Anna Maria; Lorisse Garcia of Tampa; Virginia Harrod of Lockport, Kentucky; Mark Kennedy of Murphysboro, Illinois; Daniel and Mary Kerns of Charleston, West Virginia; Carl and Lynne Koenig of Newton, Pennsylvania; Sean Muniz of Wheaton, Illinois; John Terrell of Wauchula; and Richard and Laura Weingart of Bradenton. Rash reported payments for the qualifying fee, postcards, postage, signs, printed advertisements and T-shirts as his expenditures as of Nov. 3.
WMFR candidate runs away with vote, incumbent reelected By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
A new but familiar face is joining the West Manatee Fire Rescue district’s commission. Bradenton resident Robert Bennett will take the place of Commissioner Randy Cooper, who decided not to run for reelection after 12 years on the commission. Bennett received 64.47% — 9,689 of 15,029 — of votes Nov. 3. Bennett He began volunteering at the Anna Maria Fire District in 1985, when he was 15. He also worked as a part-time training officer at WMFR, a paramedic with the Sarasota County Fire Department and a field training officer of new paraCooper medics. He retired from the SCFD in 2019, after 31 years with the department.
Bennett was one of three candidates running for the open seat, including Bradenton residents Steven Pontious and Derrick Warner. Pontious and Warner ended with similar results, receiving 2,681 votes and 2,659 votes, respectively. Neither reached 18% of the vote. Pontious Bennett will join Commissioner Larry Jennis, who serves as vice chair and qualified to run for reelection without opposition. The pair will be sworn in at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at the district’s temWarner porary administration offices at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Out of 23,279 eligible voters, 15,029 cast ballots in the general election, with 3,808 voting on Election Day, 3,894 voted early and 7,327 voted by mail.
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Some things have to wait Veterans Day this year won’t be celebrated under blue skies in the Memorial Park at Holmes Beach City Hall. The ceremony has taken place in year’s past, hosted by The Islander and the city. There will be honor, but no salute. No gathering of friends and no proclamation for those who served our country in the U.S. military services. And there won’t be a parade or a celebration in Anna Maria. And it won’t be because of the weather forecast — as we watch Eta throw bands of rain and wind and high surf across the bow of Anna Maria Island. We certainly hope you have the supplies needed in the event the storm causes loss of power, a water main break, road closures or any sort of halt to services. It will be stormy weather, yes, but we can easily survive the storm. It is COVID-19 that has disrupted our lives. The coronavirus pandemic is preventing us from safely gathering, as many of the veterans who attended the events are elderly and vulnerable, although even the youngest need to avoid exposure to the virus. Organizing and hosting events — even a family dinner for more than six people or family members who don’t share the same household — can be the very event that causes tragedy. So with caution and care, we humbly declined to host an event that could result in an illness. But we especially take great pride in all of the U.S. veterans and the veterans of our allies and their service. We have seen fewer friends as the years go by, but we always welcome all veterans and their families to join us, including those of the war on terrorism here and abroad. When Veterans Day began in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day in honor of World War I, “with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.” In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day, acknowledging millions more veterans. “On that day,” Eisenhower said, “let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom.” We pledge our gratitude. We salute you, our friends who served. — Bonner Joy, news@islander.org
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I thank the voters of Holmes Beach for their support. It has been great to meet many of you in person, gaining your input and sharing my vision of enhancing our community as a great place to live, work and play. I will work hard to confirm your trust in me. I thank Pat Morton for his many years of service on the commission. I want to congratulate Kim Rash on his reelection and thank both for running a clean campaign. The use of social media to trash candidates, elected officials and even residents with inaccurate information and personal attacks discourages our citizens from participating in city government. For the record, the director of Manatee County property exemptions has re-confirmed that the main house where my family and I live is properly exempt. The adjacent apartment with its Holmes Beach vacation rental certificate has no exemptions and the county website should show two units. He commended us on being proactive and totally transparent four years ago. Holmes Beach Commissioner-elect Jayne Christenson
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Anna Maria: Mayor Dan Murphy; 941-708-6130; 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria FL 34216; cityofannamaria.com; ammayor@cityofannamaria.com. Bradenton Beach: Mayor John Chappie; 941778-1005; 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach FL 34217; 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org; mayor@cityofbradentonbeach.com. Holmes Beach: Mayor Judy Titsworth; 941-7085800; 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217; holmesbeachfl.org; hbmayor@holmesbeachfl.org. Governor: Gov. Ron DeSantis, 850-717-9337; 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32399-0001; flgov. com. Florida Senate: Sen. Bill Galvano; 941-741-3401; Suite 201, 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; flsenate. gov. Florida House: State Rep. William Cloud “Will” Robinson, District 71; 941-708-4968; Suite 100, 717 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; myfloridahouse.gov.
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Tropical Storm Eta made landfall late Nov. 8 at Lower Matecumbe Key in the Florida Keys with maximum winds estimated to be near 65 mph. “Eta could approach the Florida Gulf coast later this week as a tropical storm,” the National Hurricane Center stated in an advisory at 4 a.m. Nov. 9. The storm could bring “impacts from rain, wind and storm surge” and interests in the region should monitor Eta’s progress, the NHC cautioned in an advisory released as The Islander went to press. That morning, with the storm about 60 miles south of Naples, there were dark skies over the Gulf but still a few walkers on the shore at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. On the south side of the county-run beach, large white tents were erected for the World’s Strongest Man competition, still set to begin Nov. 11, despite the weather forecast. Gusty winds and a drizzle could be felt as Anna Maria Island came under a tropical storm warning. And, already, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was closed to traffic due to high winds. Manatee County emergency management officials had placed their operations center in a partial Level 2 activation level. County officials, in a news release, said people could expect “some winds and rain on Monday, into Tuesday night. “After that time Eta is projected to take a turn to the north. Once it does, local officials will have a better idea of the storm’s track and potential local impacts.” Island officials also were monitoring the storm and encouraging residents to be prepared. “We are keeping up with the updates and making any decisions as it gets closer,” said Bradenton Beach police Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz. As of 9 a.m. Nov. 9, Holmes Beach public works
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was ensuring storm drains were free of debris and securing city trash cans. Also, a new sandbagger was placed at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, for people in low-lying areas that might flood. The building department was reaching out to contractors to make certain job sites were secured and code compliance was confirmed. Additionally, the police department was watching projections to determine next steps, per the city’s emergency operations plan, according to Mayor Judy Titsworth. The city of Anna Maria did not respond by press time to The Islander’s inquiries. People can text ManateeReady to 888-777 for the latest messages regarding any storm, as well as the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the county’s 311 call center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week.
Wind speed probabilities for tropical storm eta, as of early Nov. 9. Islander Courtesy Image
• Bradenton teenager Amanda Vancott, 16, died when she crashed a car into an Australian pine at the corner of North Bay Boulevard and North Shore Drive. Police said the vehicle was traveling at such a high speed when it struck the tree that Vancott died instantly. • Manatee County School District assistant superintendent Bill Horton said he would attend a meeting with Anna Maria Elementary School principal Tim Kolbe and parents about a planned $2 million school renovation. Kolbe’s concern was for the nine-month construction time when the school would be closed. • Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash and local transportation officials lobbied the Florida Department of Transportation for additional funding for a fare-free island trolley service.
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• After eight years of waiting for sand, Anna Maria residents learned the bayfront beach was being removed from a renourishment project. • Holmes Beach residents Chuck and Joey Lester issued a challenge to raise money for the Anna Maria Island Community Center — now the Center of Anna Maria Island. The Lesters offered to match up to $50,000 in donations before the end of the year. • The Palma Sola Scenic Highway Committee asked the state — not for the first time — to extend the scenic highway in Holmes Beach. The designation, at the time, was on Manatee Avenue/ State Road 64 from 75th Street West in Bradenton to East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. — lisa Neff
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MPO sets island improvements as 2021 legislative priority By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization has a slate of improvements planned for Anna Maria Island. MPO members unanimously voted Oct. 26 to approve a list of legislative priorities that includes replacing the Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges. The list prioritizes “funding for aging bridges that are important for tourism development, including Coon Key, Longboat Pass, Cortez and the Anna Maria Island bridges, including a ‘bus-on-shoulder’ lane for emergency vehicles and future transit alternatives.” The list also includes mobility improvements for barrier islands, stating, “Advance funding for implementation of immediate and long-term recommendations identified in the Barrier Island Mobility Study to address significant seasonal traffic issues.”
Other priorities: • Expanding Port Manatee freight capacity; • Monitoring local, regional and state funding; • Encouraging transportation alternatives; • Expanding revenue sources for transportation; • Protecting transportation trust funds and programs. MPO principal planner Ryan Brown said few changes were made to the organization’s current legislative priority list for 2021. MPO members also reached consensus to add another item to the priority list: Considering the expansion and improvement of broadband infrastructure during transportation projects to increase access to high-speed internet. There was no public comment. The MPO’s next meeting was not yet scheduled as of Nov. 9.
MPO elects new officers
MPO board members decided on new leadership. Board members unanimously voted Oct. 26 to appoint Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert to succeed Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant in the position for 2021. There were no other nominations. Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio nominated Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh for vice chair, while Manatee County Commission Chair Betsy Benac nominated Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia as vice chair. Both Baugh and Servia accepted the nominations, and Baugh won on an 8-6 vote. — Ryan Paice
Final reading for Anna Maria parking elimination approaches By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
Parking spaces on Anna Maria Island are scarce. And they could become scarcer. Anna Maria city commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive N., to hold a second and final reading for an ordinance to codify parking changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are a response to Holmes Beach’s closure of all street parking earlier this year in an attempt to discourage people from visiting its beached under a state safer-at-home order to prevent the spread of the virus. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy reported that Holmes Beach’s parking changes resulted in a wave of beachgoers heading to Anna Maria for beach parking. So, the city prohibited parking along sections of many of its roads, including Pine Avenue, North Bay
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Boulevard, Poinsettia Road, Alamanda Road, Gulf Drive, North Shore Drive, South Bay Boulevard, Spring Avenue, Palm Avenue, Willow Avenue, Mangrove Avenue, Oak Avenue, Park Avenue and Seagrape Lane. “No Parking” signs were posted along the roadways, notifying people they were implemented under a resolution passed during the city’s ongoing local state of emergency. Details for the prohibited parking areas can be found on the city website at www.cityofannamaria. com. The ordinance would codify the changes, which have reportedly benefited pedestrian safety, traffic and preservation of drainage infrastructure. While islanders have derided many proposals to limit parking on the island — including Holmes Beach’s recent changes — there has been little feedback for Anna Maria’s. Murphy wrote in a Nov. 6 email to The Islander
that the city had received no complaints from its residents regarding the proposed ordinance, which received no public comment Oct. 22, during its first reading. Murphy wrote that the ordinance would permanently shut down 88 parking spaces, but did not detail how much unmarked right of way parking area was included. a “No Parking” is posted on spring avenue in anna Maria during the coronavirus pandemic. the prohibited parking area near city hall, 10005 gulf Drive N., may be codified Nov. 12, after a final public hearing and vote on an ordinance cementing the prohibitions. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
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BB CRA launches tram, discusses ads By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s tram is up and running. The pilot program launched Nov. 7 with Sarasotabased Easy Parking at the helm of two low-speed vehicles, including one that complies with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act standards, to transport people between Coquina Beach and Bridge Street. The tram will operate 11 a.m.-10 p.m. SundayThursday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The tram also will provide drop off services for employees 10-11 p.m. The pilot program was supposed to launch Nov. 1, but city attorney Ricinda Perry — who has coordinated the tram project and the Bridge Street landscaping project — told The Islander Nov. 5 that she delayed the launch due to work on Bridge Street. Perry said it would have been unsafe to begin while palm trees were being planted along the strip. Meanwhile, CRA members were unsure how the tram would be funded in the future.
Meetings
Anna Maria City Nov. 12, 2 p.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.
The CRA’s $113,150 contract with Easy Parking to supply and operate the pilot program expires Nov. 1, 2021. It can be extended for up to five years or terminated at any time for no cause. CRA member David Bell expressed concern with funding the program over several years. He said unless they find other funding sources, the CRA wouldn’t be able to financially sustain other programs as well. CRA member Jake Spooner, a city commissioner, said Perry was working with Bradenton Beach Area Merchants on a price for ads on the trams, and he’s hopeful the program would be subsided by them. “I floated the price around with merchants, but they felt the price was a bit higher than they felt comfortable paying,” Perry said. “They all want to support it and be a part of the advertising, but we’re trying to find a number that works for everybody given COVID and everyone’s budgetary constraints.” Perry said they were considering “creative ways to entice the merchants,” such as setting a lower cost for the first year and raising it to a new price after the pandemic dies down.
Nov. 17, 6 p.m., commission. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.
West Manatee Fire Rescue Bradenton Beach Nov. 17, 6 p.m., commission. Nov. 18, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. Nov. 19, 9:15 a.m., commission. W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org. Nov. 19, noon, commission. Of interest Nov. 25, 9:15 a.m., commission. Nov. 11, Veterans Day, most government offices Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., will be closed. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. Nov. 18, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Holmes Beach Officials, Anna Maria City Hall. CANCELED Nov. 16, 9 a.m., commission organizational meetNov. 26, Thanksgiving, most government offices ing. will be closed, as well as on Nov. 27.
Site of double homicide set for demolition By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
The Bradenton Beach triplex where two people were found dead may be gone before the police investigation concludes. The bodies of Sabrina Dumdei, 37, and Zachary Winton, 34, were discovered Oct. 17 in a rental unit the two shared at 2514 Ave. C. The police investigation continues. Bradenton Beach Police Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz called the case a “probable murder-suicide” after reviewing the scene where the couple died. Dumdei and Winton had been involved in multiple domestic incidents in the previous few months. However, Diaz hasn’t provided any additional insight into the incident since attending the Oct. 19 autopsies conducted by the District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office. He told The Islander Nov. 4 that he was “uncertain” when he would be able to discuss the investigation. Since the investigation remains open, several items have yet to make the public record, including a 911 call from Dumdei’s mother, Mary, and an Oct. 16 voicemail Winton left his sister, Wendy. Friends and family of the pair have not responded to The Islander’s inquiries. In the meantime, the triplex — where blood remained visible on a broken chair and sliding glass doors as of Nov. 7 — was set for demolition. The property sold Oct. 15 for $819,000 to AMI Partners II LLC. On Oct. 29, the new ownership paid $11,450 for a demolition permit, according to the Manatee County Property Appraiser Office’s website. The permit lists residential “alteration or extension” as a purpose for the construction. Bradenton-based Forristall Enterprises will carry out the demolition.
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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ONGOING ON AMI
In November, Artists’ Guild Gallery window exhibit, “3D Art Work,” 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786694. In November, Janet Flickinger’s “Everyday Life” drawings, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648. ONGOING OFF AMI • Through Nov. 29, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 45th anniversary orchid show, “Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling,” 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Fee applies. Info: 941-366-5731. VIRTUAL Thursday, Nov. 12 7 p.m. — Asolo Repertory Theatre watch party, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” fee applies. Information: asolorep.org.
FAMILY ON AMI Saturday, Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. — Starlight Movie Night with talks and screening if “Dolphin Tale,” city field, 5800 block of Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: tickets.flculturalgroup.org.
COMMUNITY
Settler’s bread goes on sale
The Anna Maria Island Historical Society will sell its fresh-baked bread at the Anna Maria Farmers Market. The city of Anna Maria resumed the market in mid-October, with market hours of 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through May 11, 2021. At the Nov. 17 market, AMIHS will join vendors selling produce, baked goods, jams, honey and gourmet foods set up in City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd. Sales of the historical society’s Settler’s Bread — baked by volunteers in their homes — benefit the nonprofit’s scholarship program. Market policies state customers and vendors must wear masks and must social distance by 6 feet. For more information about the market, contact the city at 941-708-6130 or go online to cityofannamaria.com. Tuesdays, Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. AHEAD ON AMI Jan. 1, 2021, Anna Maria Island Privateers launch 50th anniversary celebration. OFF AMI
get listed in the Islander calendar. email calendar@islander.org. emony, east end of Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 703-593-4447. ONGOING OFF AMI First Fridays, 10 a.m., Parkinson’s Support Group, Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-9266413.
RECREATION OFF AMI Tuesday, Nov. 17 8:30 a.m. — Manatee County Audubon Society bird outing, Perico Island Preserve on Perico Island, 11700 Manatee Ave. W. Information: 561-253-5025 10 a.m. — Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department’s Stroller Stroll, Perico Island Preserve on Perico Island, 11700 Manatee Ave. W. Information: coral.bass@mymanatee.org. ONGOING OFF AMI • Nov. 6-15, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program seagrass survey, Sarasota Bay. Information: 941-861-5000.
GOOD TO KNOW SAVE THE DATES Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving. Friday, Dec. 25, Christmas.
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Send announcements to calendar@islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please Wednesday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 13 include the date, time, location and description of the event. 11 a.m. — Rotary Club of Longboat Key Veterans Day cer5-8 p.m. — Meet Your Neighbor gathering for artists, 408 Clark Lane, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-713-2221. Nosh for nourishment ON AMI
suzi Fox, anna Maria Island turtle Watch and shorebird Monitoring executive director, along with volunteers and friends of the organization, delivers aMItW shopping bags and hatchling-shaped sea turtle cookies. volunteer linda oneal baked the cookies for delivery Nov. 2 to Marinex beach renourishment workers Frank Howell, left, and Whit smith, both dressed in orange. Marinex was contracted for the $17 million project to put sand on anna Maria Island beaches and worked hand-in-hand with turtle watch to ensure nesting turtles and hatchlings were safe during the progress on the beach. sea turtle season ended oct. 31 and renourishment was set to wrap up Nov. 20. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
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“Dolphin tale” will be screened at Holmes Beach city field in the 5800 block of Marina Drive at 6:30 p.m. saturday, Nov. 14. the film was inspired by the true story of Winter, a bottlenose dolphin rescued in December 2005 off the Florida coast and taken in by the Clearwater Marine aquarium. Islander Courtesy Photo
City field site of outdoor movie Vets Day observed Nov. 11 Moviegoers will see stars Nov. 14. The Florida Cultural Group Inc. is producing the Starlight Movie Night, which will feature the screening of four films at four outdoor locations Saturday, Nov. 14, including “Dolphin Tale” in Holmes Beach. The Bradenton Area Arts & Culture Department is sponsoring the movie night in concert with community partners. Attendees must reserve a free viewing spot at the location of their choice to ensure a safe and socially distant movie night under the stars. At Holmes Beach city field, there will be a screening of “Dolphin Tale.” The movie is inspired by the story of the rescue and rehabilitation of a dolphin, Winter, at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The evening, held in partnership with the Center of Anna Maria Island and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, also will feature remarks by aquarium and center representatives and AME fourthgrader Addy DuToit, conducting a virtual interview with conservationist Philippe Cousteau. The program will begin at about 5 p.m. and the movie will screen at 7:30 p.m. Masks are required when people are not in their viewing section. And people are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and coolers. Other screenings include: • Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton: “Swiss Family Robinson.” • Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch: “Pelé: Birth of a Legend.” • Palmetto on the Manatee River: “Peanut Butter Falcon.” People can view the PG-13 film from boats. For more information or reservations, go online to www.tickets.flculturalgroup.org. For information about the Holmes Beach event, call the center 941-778-1908.
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Veterans Day will be observed Wednesday, Nov.
Most government offices and some businesses will be closed for the federal holiday. Additionally, there will be a ceremony on Longboat Key, while concerns for the spread of the novel coronavirus caused cancelation of other events, including The Islander’s Salute to Veterans in Holmes Beach. The Longboat Key ceremony will be at 11 a.m. on Bay Isles Road and presented by the Longboat Key Rotary Club. Plans include lining Bay Isles Road with U.S. flags, placing banners and service flags nearby, a presentation by a color guard, a performance by a brass quintet and the playing of patriotic music from the carillon at the All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The club also is raising funds for veterans in need and their families, collecting contributions by mail at Rotary LBK Charitable Fund, P.O. Box 8351, Longboat Key, FL 34228. For more information, contact organizer Scott Wuesthoff at 703-593-4447.
KMB will not hold Sandblast
Keep Manatee Beautiful will not stage a sandsculpting contest in November. In the past, the Sandblast contest usually has taken place at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, and involved professional sandsculptors building a large exhibit and amateurs competing in a contest. The event usually coincided with America Recycles Day. KMB, which conducts cleanups and other anti-litter programs on the island, is hosting a fundraiser in November, raising money with the sale of poinsettias online at kmbfundraiser.com. For more information, call KMB at 941-7958272.
Longboat center offers outdoor fitness classes
The Longboat Key Paradise Center for Healthy Living is offering outdoor instruction in Qi Gong. Sessions, led by Sandi Love, take place 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Qi Gong is a healing art, a way to transfer and restore energy. Classes are free for members or $10 for nonmembers. Also, the center offers an outdoor strength class Mondays at 10 a.m., a discussion group at 1 p.m. Mondays, tai chi Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Zumba and Pilates at 10 a.m. Thursdays and yoga and meditation at 10 a.m. Fridays. Attendees should bring water and wear clothing that does not restrict motion. The center is at 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. For more information or to reserve class space, call the center at 941-383-6493.
Window shopping the artists’ guild of anna Maria Island invited people to do some gallery window shopping in November. the display features textiles, jewelry, watercolors, stained glass, ceramics and more. the gallery is at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the gallery at 941-778-6694.
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AME partners with Mote. due to get Dolphin listening station Principal Jackie Featherston said Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to use grant money to add a dolphin listening station at Anna Maria Elementary. A planning meeting was set for the week beginning Nov. 9. Featherston told the AME Parent Teacher Organization at a Nov. 5 Zoom meeting that the listening station probably will be set up in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics classroom. A pod of dolphins often is seen in the water behind the school, making it an ideal location for the listening station, Featherston said. Coincidentally, the school’s mascot is a dolphin.
Milestones
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PTO members also discussed replacing the annual in-person “Holiday Shopper” event due to coronavirus restrictions. The PTO will host the Fall 2020 Magical Holidays, an online sales campaign through which shoppers can purchase gifts. The PTO will in turn earn 40% of proceeds. For more information, go online to www.amepto. org and on @amepto on Facebook.
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• Through Sunday, Nov. 15, book fair. • Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:45 p.m., school board meeting, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. • Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school. • Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m., school board reorganization meeting. • Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break. • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m., PTO board meeting, via Zoom. • Friday, Dec. 18, end of first semester. • Dec. 21-Jan. 5, winter break. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the school at 941708-5525.
Academic achievements
The Islander welcomes announcements of scholastic achievements. Share honors, stories and photographs by emailing news@islander.org.
aBove leFt: the anna Maria Island Privateers recently welcomed “black shirt” status members Dena and troy everhardt. after being voted in by the krewe, the everhardts took an oath to follow the rules of the nonprofit dedicated to “kids and community.” aBove RIgHt: Hank Phillips, a new member of the anna Maria Island Privateers, displays his red shirt. In 2021, the Privateers embark on a celebration of 50 years. For more information, contact tim “Hammer” thompson at 941-780-1668. Islander Courtesy Photos
Couple’s love reunites long lost friends for island vows By amy v.t. Moriarty Islander Reporter
Chelsea Hayes’ and Jimmy Zultewicz’s love story sounds like the plot to a Hallmark movie but is so much better because it’s real. Just married Oct. 23 at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, Hayes and Zultewicz had no idea their instant connection was actually 29 years in the making when they first encountered one another at a Pennsylvania bar. They didn’t find out until after dating for a few months when Hayes told her mother about the new guy in her life. Zultewicz is not a common name, so when Hayes’ mother heard that was the last name of her daughter’s new beau, she asked questions about his family. Very specific questions about his two sisters, including their names — whom Hayes had not yet mentioned. Her mom had tears in her eyes as her every question was answered with a “yes,” Hayes said in a phone interview with The Islander Nov. 3. That’s when Hayes learned her parents and Zultewicz’s parents were the closest of friends — as were both couples’ two eldest children — once upon a time when they all lived in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, before Chelsea and Jimmy were born. And before life did what it does best and moved on, taking the families in different directions until they lost touch. “It gave me confidence that he really was a great guy, and to pursue it,” Hayes said of her mom’s revelation about the past friendship. Hayes’ parents, who moved to Holmes Beach seven years ago, and Zultewicz’s parents have reconnected with a stronger bond than ever, Hayes said. The newlyweds had vacationed on the island every October for three years and decided this year’s vacation should be special and include 60 of their closest friends and family members. Though the first days were a whirlwind of finalizing plans before saying “I do,” followed by a honeymoon stay at the Anna Maria Beach Resort in Holmes Beach, the bride said it was the best vacation yet. “I didn’t want to leave, I’ll tell you that,” she said.
STEAM lesson at Sand Dollar two e-learning students — third-grader Brixton Chavez and kindergartner vivienne Chavez — share a moment with Julia Duytschaver, owner of original sand Dollar gift shop in Island shopping Center, 5302 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. the siblings launched their self-produced collection of ice-dyed face masks with Duytschaver to raise money for their school, stewart elementary in Bradenton, and complete a science lesson assigned to vivienne. the sand Dollar is selling a limited collection of 50 masks at $7.50 each. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jessica “Mom” Chavez Chelsea Hayes and Jimmy Zultewicz share a moment on the beach after their wedding ceremony oct. 23 at the sandbar Restaurant, 100 spring ave., anna Maria. Islander Courtesy Photo: Kimberly Dyer Photography
GoodDeeds
Assistance sought from AMI
• Mayors’ Feed the Hungry collects gift cards for food purchases for local families. Information: 941350-6075. • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441. • The Roser Food Bank seeks donations. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations. Information: 941-778-0414. • Rotary Club of Longboat Key seeks donations to support military veterans and programs for veterans. Information: 703-593-4447.
Milestones
The Islander welcomes photographs and notices of milestones. Submit announcements and photographs to news@islander.org.
Assistance offered to AMI
• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce offers free face masks. Information:941-778-1541. • Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee offers fresh produce at select locations. Information: 941-7474655. • The Roser Food Bank welcomes applicants who live and/or work on Anna Maria Island for food assistance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. • All Island Denominations offers monetary help, including relief for unemployed people. For information or to apply, call 941-725-2433. Send listings to calendar@islander.org.
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Gathering
LBK chapel drives help
The Longboat Island Chapel will hold a food drive Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14. The church asked people to bring nonperishable food items or cash donations to a collection site in the chapel parking lot, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, the church will conduct a blood drive FridaySaturday, Nov. 27-28 at the same location. Hours will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walk-ins will be welcomed but appointments are being encouraged. Donors can call the Suncoast Blood Center at 941954-1600. For more information about the chapel, call 941383-6491.
Tidings
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Facebook. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Facebook. Harvey Memorial Community Church, Facebook. Longboat Island Chapel, longboatislandchapel.org. Roser Church, roserchurch.com.
Worship and events calendar
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Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. — Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. Saturdays 4 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church. Sundays 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church. 8:30 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. 9:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation. 10 a.m. — Roser Church. 10:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard.
Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. — Wednesday supper, CrossPointe. 6:45 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast, CrossPointe. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. — Women’s fellowship class, CrossPointe. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Longboat Island Chapel food drive, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491. Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon, Lord’s Warehouse thrift store, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941383-6491. Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. — Book discussion group, Gloria Dei, Zoom-based. Information: gdlami18@gmail.com.
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Settling in at Roser the Rev. Dirk Rodgers unpacks books in his new office at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine ave., anna Maria. Roser will celebrate the arrival of the new pastor with a parade at 11:15 a.m. sunday, Nov. 15. also, Nov. 15 is Founders’ Day, when the church recognizes volunteers. services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Islander Courtesy Photo
Service and celebration the retiring Rev. Bill Friederich and wife Bah Hero celebrate Nov. 1 during Friederich’s final worship service at the longboat Island Chapel, 6200 gulf of Mexico Drive, longboat Key, with the Rev. “Charlie” shook, pastor emeritus, participating. Friederich was senior minister at the chapel. He has also served in churches in Illinois, Maine and germany. His successor is the Rev. Brook Patterson. Islander Photo: Youtube
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Island ‘neighborhoods’ featured in online histories
The Manatee Libraries’ Information Services has launched the Manatee County Neighborhood Histories web portal, a new feature in the Manatee Libraries’ Historical Digital Collections. This summer, as part of Manatee County’s Results a postcard First Intern program, information services librarian shows the old Katie Fleck and intern Amber Aultman created a new anna Maria resource highlighting the varied history and identities City Pier, of neighborhoods in Manatee County. which is a The website features pages for 33 communities fixture in the across Manatee County, including the cities of Anna “history” told Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach, Bayshore on a new ManGardens, Tallevast, Palma Sola, Rubonia, downtown atee County Bradenton, Cedar Hammock, Duette and more. site. Islander Each page provides a brief history of a commuCourtesy nity, links to relevant materials in the library’s digital Photo collections and print archive, as well as links to local parks, schools and points of interest. Each page serves as a launching pad for local research and provides a quick overview for specific content is added to the library’s digital collections. To see read the content, go online to www.mymanneighborhoods. For questions, contact coordinator Katie Fleck, atee.org/neighborhoodhistories. The website will continue to grow as more archival katie.fleck@mymanatee.org. — lisa Neff
Bradenton Beach settles with 2 Sunshine defendants
John Metz, right, a defendant in the Bradenton Beach sunshine lawsuit, and wife alice, attend the public portion of a Nov. 5 shade meeting, where the city agreed to his and codefendant tjet Martin’s settlement agreement. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
and Tjet Martin and direct city attorney Ricinda Perry to prepare documentation. Bradenton Beach’s Sunshine Law lawsuit against The figure makes up most of the $369,498 Judge six former city officials soon may end. Edward Nicholas of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 5 to accept a ordered defendants Metz, Martin and Reed Mapes $350,000 settlement offer from defendants John Metz to pay the city to reimburse attorney’s fees for the case. Commissioners also voted 5-0 to direct Perry to coordinate with Mapes about a settlement offer, as well as to “finalize” settlements with Patricia Shay Rosemary Griscom-Scanio and Bill and Rose Vincent. On Sunday, Nov. 8, Rosemary GriscomMapes did not respond to a Nov. 6 call from The Scanio, went to join her father Bennie, mother Islander. Antoinette, brother Benji “Bennie,” sister Marie Nicholas had spared Shay and the Vincents from and her husband Norm, the cats Que’Pasa and paying the city’s attorney’s fees because they had Bubba. tried to accept a settlement offer. Born Aug. 3, 1950, in the old Bradenton Perry said that the settlement would have an records. hospital. An island girl her whole life. Spent her Metz, who attended the meeting with his wife, impact on the appeal process, but she would not disyounger days in a playpen behind the checkout Alice, declined to comment. close details. counter at the old IGA. Never did climb that damn The lawsuit had cost the city $572,321 as of Oct. The Sunshine Law is a series of regulations tree at Anna Maria Elementary. A graduate of intended to guarantee public access to government 29, according to city treasurer Shayne Thompson. MHS class of ’68 and Florida State. Retired after Bradenton Beach, CRA explore staff bonuses 24 years in law enforcement. One of her many accomplishments was to take care of her husband Bradenton Beach and its community redevelop- needed to reward salaried staff not compensated with Roy for 46 years. Rosemary’s wish is for you to ment agency want to reward staff. overtime pay. go out, spend a little extra and “make a special Both boards unanimously voted She said Cosby and Woodard memory.” Nov. 2 on motions approving first would each receive $2,000 bonuses, Before her passing, Rosemary said, “Love you readings for an ordinance to establish while Sanclemente would receive all.” an extra compensation program for $1,000 under the new ordinance. She staff who complete work beyond their added that three other of the city’s At your service usual responsibilities. administrative employees would Woodard Obituaries are offered as a community service to Cosby City officials began discussing receive $500 bonuses. residents and families of residents, both past and present, the bonus program at the onset of the Second and final readings for the as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit coronavirus pandemic and have recognized Bradenton joint ordinance will be held at 11:45 to news@islander.org. Obituaries are provided free — a Beach Police Department Lt. John Cosby, city clerk a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, service of your community newspaper. Terri Sanclemente and public works manager Tom at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Paid obituaries can be discussed with advertising Woodard in recent months. There was no public comment. consultant Toni Lyon at 941-778-7978. City attorney Ricinda Perry said the ordinance is sanclemente — Ryan Paice By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
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BBPD arrests man for resisting with violence A Bradenton Beach police officer arrested Paul Uckley Oct. 25 on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly violently resisting law enforcement. BBPD Officer Steve Masi was dispatched to the Circle K, 2513 Gulf Drive N., in response to reports of a man breaking things in the store bathroom. Masi found Uckley, 65, with no known address, outside the business, where he was damaging the store’s fence. Masi commanded Uckley to stop, but the man refused and began screaming. Uckley used racist expletives and said, “Get off my planet, I’ll kill you all!” according to a BBPD report. Masi asked Uckley to identify himself so he could be trespassed, but the suspect refused and began to walk away. As Masi went to stop Uckley from departing,
HBPD arrests for DUI, drugs
A Bradenton woman was arrested Oct. 30 for driving under the influence of alcohol and drug possession in Holmes Beach. Heather Falton, 41, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Manatee Avenue West by Holmes Beach police officers. According to the HBPD report, an officer observed Falton traveling 56 mph in a 35 mph zone, headed westbound on Manatee Avenue West. The officer stopped the motorist and reported she could not provide proof of insurance and appeared lethargic. Falton failed the field test and blew 0.286 and 0.279 on two Breathalyzer tests. The legal limit is 0.08. Upon searching Falton’s purse, the officer found 10 Temazepam pills prescribed to someone else. Falton was cited for speeding and no proof of insurance, and arrested for DUI and possession of a controlled substance, a third-degree felony. She was transported to the Manatee County jail and released the next day on a $1,700 bond. Her arraignment was set for Dec. 4. — Chrisann allen
Uckley turned and spit on the officer. Masi subdued Uckley, who began kicking at the officer. Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz arrived to assist in the arrest. Uckley was taken to the BBPD and then transported to the Manatee County jail. He remained in custody under a $1,500 bond as of Oct. 29. An arraignment hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W. — Ryan Paice
BBPD arrests Bradenton man for resisting arrest
Bradenton Beach Police Department officers arrested Bradenton-resident Huang Tran Nov. 2 on a first-degree misdemeanor charge for allegedly resisting arrest without violence. An officer spotted Tran’s vehicle run stop signs and come to an unprompted stop in the middle of Gulf Drive North. The officer activated his sirens and approached the vehicle. Tran, who was driving, told the officer he had been drinking and didn’t have his license. The officer requested backup and a traffic unit from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to perform a DUI investigation. After filling out a traffic citation for running a stop sign, Tran exited his vehicle and approached the officer while yelling. Officers warned him to get back in his vehicle, but he refused, so they pepper sprayed Tran and detained the man. Tran was transported to the BBPD for paperwork before being transported to the Manatee County jail. Tran was released from custody the same day after posting a $500 bond. — Ryan Paice
Palmetto man arrested in BB for intoxication, resisting
An officer from the Bradenton Beach Police Department arrested Palmetto resident Phillip Harris Oct. 31 on misdemeanor charges for disorderly intoxication in public and resisting arrest without violence. The officer was on Bridge Street when he noticed a man in a physical altercation with another man near the Drift In, 120 Bridge St. The officer separated the men and spoke to witnesses, who said Harris was drinking and punched the other man. When the officer turned to Harris for questioning, Harris ran away and entered the water off Bay Drive South. Witnesses told the officer Harris was hiding in nearby mangroves, so the officer entered the water and detained him. Harris was transported to the BBPD for paperwork before being transported to the Manatee County jail. Harris was released the same day after posting a $620 bond for the two charges. — Ryan Paice
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• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West at Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Phase 2 involves work on the north side of Cortez Road with traffic to Harbor Landings detoured to 127th Street. • Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues, involving resurfacing the roadway, reinstallation of paver driveways, removal of construction materials Monday-Saturday. • Clark and Marina drives in Holmes Beach: Roadway striping is to be installed. — lisa Neff
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Anna Maria Oct. 30, 800 block of Jacaranda Road, found property. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a woman found a wallet. An MCSO deputy recovered the blue Coach wallet and returned it to the owner. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria. Bradenton Beach Oct. 30, Intracoastal Waterway, near 200 Bridge St., abandoned boat. A Bradenton Beach Police Department officer noticed an abandoned vessel with a downed mast and extensive undergrowth. The officer tried to find the owner but failed. Oct. 30, Bridgeport Condominiums, 500 block of Gulf Drive N., larceny. A woman reported a bicycle stolen from the parking garage overnight. She reported seeing her bike for sale online and provided a link. Oct. 31, 2400 block of Avenue B, burglary. A man reported to the BBPD that several items were stolen from his vehicle overnight, including prescription eyeglasses. An officer found a fingerprint. Oct. 31, 2400 block of Avenue B, stolen vehicle. A person reported to the BBPD that an unlocked vehicle with keys inside was stolen overnight. The vehicle was entered into databases. Nov. 4, Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St., missing property. A woman reported her wallet was missing and possibly stolen. She said she placed her wallet on a pier swing and initially forgot it when
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BB CRA continues landscaping, eyes pier additions By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
Bridge Street’s makeover is going green in Bradenton Beach. City attorney Ricinda Perry, who has coordinated several recent beautification projects on the strip, told community redevelopment agency members Nov. 4 that M&F Lawn Care was 70% of the way through landscaping the roadway. The contractor began removing vegetation the week beginning Oct. 26, then moved to planting palm trees along the strip the following week. As of Nov. 5, numerous palm trees had been planted along the street — including three large palms in the median of the roundabout at the east end and several palms near the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive S. Perry said M&F would finish planting trees by Nov. 9-10, then touch up the street’s bookending roundabouts before planting low-maintenance and low-lying shrubbery by the end of the same week. By the time all is said and done, Bridge Street will be lined with more than 100 island Ficus plants, 50 liriope plants, 50 Nora Grant ixoras, 80 cocoplum plants, six pitch apple trees and an assortment of six species of palm trees. Additional improvements include decorative ropes and bollards around the roundabout at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Bridge Street as a plan to encourage pedestrians to use the existing crosswalks, as well as placement of six benches outside the post office. Perry said she coordinated with the owner of the Sports Lounge, 118 Bridge St., about beautifying the property with new vegetation and removing a fence from along the business’ side. She said the establishment also indicated enthusiasm to coordinate with the city or CRA for some special events, such as rekindling Bridge Street Movie Nights by using the side of the business as a projection
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Holmes Beach tracks projects, city center redo By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
A new fiscal year started Oct. 1 for Holmes Beach and capital improvement projects are taking off. At a teleconferenced commission work session Oct. 27, city engineer Lynn Burnett reported on the projects, including timelines, costs and funding sources. Burnett said landscaping and design for the “city center” — from the intersection of Gulf and Marina drives to the 5600 block of Marina Drive — are underway as the city awaits Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program contracts for drainage improvements. She said design should be complete by the end of 2020, with the project going out to bid early next year. “That’s probably the biggest project to mention and will take up the majority of the restricted and allocated funds for sidewalks, flashing beacons, paving and resurfacing,” Burnett said. The report also included final drawings and certifi-
cations for projects completed in 2019-20, including: • “Phase D” of stormwater drainage improvements, 80th, 81st and 82nd streets, between Palm Drive and Holmes Boulevard; • Stormwater phases A, B and C, which were cooperatively funded with the Southwest Florida Water Management District; • Dredging in the waters near the 63rd Street Boat Ramp and the canal that ends in the 6400 block of Marina Drive; • Seawall replacements at city center and 67th Street and Marina Drive. Following Burnett, Mayor Judy Titsworth told commissioners she is working on additional funding for the city center. Titsworth’s father, Hugh Holmes Sr., is co-owner of the Island Shopping Center and the Holmes Business Center in the downtown area. “We’re still trying to find other grants that we can seek, because it is going to be a hefty bill for all the improvements we’re looking forward to for the city center,” Titsworth said. She added that Manatee
County Tourist Development Council funds would not be available for the project, but securing surplus county concession funds is possible. Commissioners reviewed the map of city center included in Burnett’s presentation, which incorporated their suggestions from a discussion in June. “This one looks a lot better from a safety perspective, for bicyclists, as well as automobile traffic,” Commission Chair Jim Kihm said. Burnett said some of the parking at businesses in the area that back onto Marina and Gulf drives creates an unsafe situation for pedestrians. She said she plans to work with property owners on alternatives, such as converting car parking to golf cart spots. Commissioner Kim Rash asked about plans for the straw and chain-link fencing lining the seawall along Marina Drive. Burnett said the city plans to install pipe railing and temporarily stripe bike lanes and sidewalks before construction commences. The 2020-21 capital improvement update report can be requested through the city website at holmesbeachfl.org.
Holmes Beach planners seek participation, review old plan By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
It’s go-time. The Holmes Beach Planning Commission is digging into the nuts-and-bolts of the city’s comprehensive plan. And they hope to proceed with the revision with as much public input as possible. A comp plan determines goals relating to growth and development and defines transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing policy. Ben Smith, LaRue Planning and Management director of planning, updated planners Nov. 4 on results from an online survey and led the group in a discussion of the future land use element of the comp plan. Jim LaRue, owner of the Fort Myers firm, also attended the meeting and added to the presentation. Smith said Nov. 4 that about 40 people had taken the survey — available to full-time and seasonal residents, Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach residents, visitors and business owners and employees — and discussed the latest results. The respondents, which mostly were full-time residents at 79%, ranked features of the city in order of importance, starting with beach and water-dependent activities; beauty and charm; sense of community safety; dining or shopping; local identity; sense of community engagement; and location. When asked to write in valued aspects of the city not mentioned in the survey, people submitted local identity and character of neighborhoods; access to and preservation of natural areas; and proximity to retail, restaurant and service commercial entities. When asked if there is a development or change that should be considered that was not mentioned in the survey, some people responded that public parking opportunities should be expanded, others said they should be limited, and workforce housing options, public transit opportunities and pedestrian and bicyclist roadway safety should be increased. “Unmanaged growth” was the biggest concern cited by respondents. Planning commissioners discussed the results and considered ways to increase survey participation. The group agreed that a town hall meeting for stakeholders, held outdoors for safety, could be helpful. Planning commissioners also unanimously approved a motion to mail postcards advertising the survey to Holmes Beach property owners. Additionally, the group unanimously approved a motion that the postcard would be the basis for an ad in local papers. In other matters, Smith, LaRue and planning commissioners discussed the future land use element of the comp plan, with questions and comments from Smith regarding changes for the revision. The planning commission plans to continue the review at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
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gale tedhams, recently appointed to full member from alternate, discusses revisions to the comprehensive plan Nov. 4 during a meeting at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, and teleconferenced via Zoom. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
Holmes Beach is looking for help from the public. As the planning commission undertakes a comprehensive plan revision, the city is asking people to complete a short survey. The questions allow people to rank priorities within the city, including climate change sustainability, water quality, affordable housing, transportation, character and aesthetic of the city, beaches and other recreational areas. The results will help planning commissioners move forward with revisions to the plan that include public concerns for the future of the city. The survey is posted to the LaRue website at larueplanning.com/holmesbeach/, as well as the city website at holmesbeachfl.org. — Chrisann allen
Holmes Beach commission fills planner vacancy By Chrisann allen Islander Reporter
applicants. Outgoing Commissioner Pat Morton motioned to appoint Murphy, which died for lack of a second. Commissioner Carol Soustek later said she had supported the motion, but could not be heard, due to technical difficulties. Soustek said Murphy would have provided a business perspective for the planning commission as it reworks the comp plan, since no planning commissioners are active business owners. Following Morton’s failed motion, Rash nominated Tedhams, which passed with three votes from Kihm and Commissioners Kim Rash and Terry Schaefer. Following the vote, Schaefer said, for future situations, the commission might consider moving the first or second alternate up to full member. Additionally, Schaefer said that Murphy also serves on the city police pension board and city code states planning commissioners must not hold another public office or city board position. However, he said he is pleased that three people applied for the spot. “At a time when it is increasingly more difficult to entice and encourage people to get involved in our city, I think it’s notable that we have had three capable citizens step up,” Schaefer said. Kihm said the commission would decide the second alternate position at a future meeting. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Zoom teleconferencing instructions also will be provided on the meeting agenda.
People are stepping up in Holmes Beach. At a teleconferenced city commission meeting Oct. 27, commissioners voted to appoint second alternate planning commissioner Gale Tedhams to fill the remainder of a partial term, ending July 1, 2022. Lisa Pierce, a 17-year resident, also applied for the commission. Additionally, Sean Murphy, longtime island resident and owner of three businesses in the city, applied to fill a seat on the commission left open by Chair Scott Boyd, who resigned in September. The planning commission recommends proposed land development regulations, including amendments to city codes and the comprehensive plan. Planning commissioners are working with LaRue Planning of Fort Myers on a comp plan update expected to last through 2021. At the Oct. 27 meeting, Commission Chair Jim Kihm asked if any of the applicants could speak to their experience and reasons for applying. Tedhams, the only applicant on the teleconference call, said she applied because she is concerned with the future of the city. “What we do, how we plan for that in the comprehensive plan and the ability to work on that and offer my experience in working with other communities seemed to be a good fit,” she said. Holmes Beach resident Nancy Deal also spoke in support of Tedhams. “I learned that Gale is an environmental engineer, which might explain why she is exhaustive in her investigation of a particular issue and is always pre- Click! The Islander welcomes news of the pared with well-researched information,” Deal said. milestones in readers’ lives. Send notices — along Kihm asked for a motion to appoint one of the with contact info — to news@islander.org.
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Sept. tourist tax collection up nearly 50% 2019 to 2020 By amy v.t. Moriarty Islander Reporter
Though not quite as high as August, tourist tax revenue for September was 49.65% better than 2019. The month’s tax revenue — representing the 5% tax on rentals of less than six months, collected by the government in October and reported Nov. 3 — totaled $1,116,592. A good deal better than 2019’s $746,145, despite challenges resulting from the novel coronavirus. The virus that causes COVID-19 is transmitted mainly from person-to-person in close contact through respiratory droplets and also can be airborne. Public health experts recommend wearing face masks and social distancing of at least 6 feet to limit the spread. To further help control the spread of the virus, a “safer at home” order was enacted in March, causing a steep decline in tax revenue. Though the state began a phased reopening process in May — including lifting the ban on short-term vacation rentals — it wasn’t until July that monthly revenue rebounded enough to top previous years. And rebound it has. August saw the greatest tax revenue in history, Anne Wittine of Research Data Services told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council at its October meeting. Continuing the upward trend, September’s tax revenues were better than any other in that month dating back to 2014 at least. Additional tourist tax revenue details: • In July, the collected $1,398,555 was the most for the month at least since 2014. • At $1,443,183, June was down 12.69% from the $1,653,010 in 2019. • May’s collected total of $558,014, was 48.99% down from $1,093,869 the same month in 2019.
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aMi toUrisM: endless season • April saw the most significant loss of tax generated by overnight stays in the course of the four-month short-term rental ban with only $449,904 collected. A decrease of 69.81% from April 2019. • March overnight stays yielded tax revenue of $1,177,172, a 34.59% decrease from March 2019. Of the $516,731 collected by the island’s three cities in September, the Manatee County Tax Collector’s report shows more than 25% was collected in Holmes Beach. Anna Maria accommodations generated $161,097, or 14.43%, whereas the $76,052 collected from Bradenton Beach was 6.81% of the total. Some more numbers for September: • Unincorporated Manatee County, $411,458, 36.85%; • Bradenton, $92,636, 8.3%; • Longboat Key, $92,514, 8.29%; • Palmetto, $3,292 0.29%. After the state’s 3% commission, September yielded the TDC a net collection of $1,083,132. These revenues must be used to boost and develop tourism, including funding for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Bradenton Area Convention Center and tourism-related entities, like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, as well as supporting projects, such as bringing the 2021 Under-18 World Baseball
September 2014: $632,523 September 2015: $741,437 September 2016: $677,713 September 2017: $782,698 September 2018: $792,685 September 2019: $746,145 September 2020: $1,116,592
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October 2019: $807,356 November 2019: $857,410 December 2019: $1,362,039 January 2020: $1,789,434 February 2020: $2,114,161 March 2020: $1,782,752 April 2020: $449,905 May 2020: $558,014 June 2020: $1,443,184 July 2020: $1,620,700 August 2020: $1,185,575 September 2020: $1,116,592 Source: Manatee County Tax Collector Cup to the area and island beach renourishment. The TDC makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding the operation of projects in the tourist development plan, and how tourist development tax revenue may be spent. The October numbers will be released in early December and September’s numbers will be discussed at the next TDC meeting, set for 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.
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An island businesswoman learned Nov. 5 that one of her vacation properties was involved in a Craigslist scam. And not for the first time. Alice Sutton, owner of Bamboo Apartments, 3802 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, received a puzzling email via the Vacation Rental By Owner site on which she lists five properties. A woman identified as “Lisa” alluded to ongoing email communications she had been having with someone named “Alice” about an “upscale one bedroom” waterfront cottage listed for $85 per night on Craigslist. “Lisa” wanted to verify the dates they’d discussed. Puzzled, Sutton replied that the property is rented through March 2021 and she had not been in contact with anyone via Craigslist, as she does not use the site, Sutton told The Islander in a phone interview Nov. 5. Investigating, Sutton said she sifted through 3,000 internet images of vacation properties looking for hers. “She did me a huge favor,” Sutton said about the woman who continued to correspond, ultimately helping her drill down on where the property was listed by mentioning it was described as being on “Anna Mariah,” the old way of spelling the island name often used by scammers to avoid being detected by the kind of internet sweeping software employed by the island cities. “It’s extremely difficult as an owner to police this,” Sutton said. The clue from “Lisa” led Sutton to Craigslist, where she was surprised to find five properties in addition to her own associated with “Anna Mariah.” Sutton said she wanted to alert other property owners to the scam.
Pier grill nears buildout, permits move forward two kite surfers — and a lone gull — glide Nov. 4 through the sky near the anna Maria City Pier, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Former anna Maria Commissioner Brian seymour of gsM Partners llC, the group of Pine avenue businesses leasing the grill and bait shop space planned for the t-end of the pier, told the Islander Nov. 4 that permitting with the city nearly was complete and the remaining buildout could start the week of Nov. 8. Mayor Dan Murphy confirmed Nov. 6 the permit was approved. the pier is open for visitors and fishing 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-sunday. Islander Photo: Chrisann allen
So she turned to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, where vice president Cathy Pizzo sent out an email blast warning of fraud. In response to that email, a couple of other chamber members reported their properties had been used in similar scams, Pizzo told The Islander Nov. 6. What Sutton discovered related to her property’s listing is it used the wording she used in a VRBO listing before February. Also, photos used with the legitimate posting were in the fraudulent one. As to the listed nightly rental rate, Sutton said, “It’s way more than that, $85 a night wouldn’t even pay the toilet paper bill!” She filed a scam report with Craigslist. The Islander attempted to contact the alleged scammer by using the “reply” feature on the listing, asking for information regarding how the person came to list the property. The Nov. 5 reply seemed to be a generic one: “Thank you for your interest in my house,” it read, “Please let me know what dates you are looking for so i can check my calendar to see if i have it available.
Regards, Alice.” The real Alice Sutton said Nov. 6: “It’s just creepy.” This is not the first time Sutton’s property was used in a fraudulent Craigslist post. In February, she discovered it was listed on a Miami Craigslist site. At that time she notified the Holmes Beach Police Department and was told a crime had not been committed so there was nothing they could do other than note the complaint. HBPD did not return a call from The Islander. Sutton said she understood the police department’s position, frustrating though it may be. “I just don’t want someone to get scammed,” she said. The worst part of the attempted scam using her property, Sutton said, is that it potentially smears her name and the business her family worked to build. “This is my good name, our family started this business in 1971,” Sutton said. “Someone taking our good name and using it for a scam is unconscionable.”
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The eagle has landed an extractor spews sand pumped from an offshore dredge onto the beach Nov. 4, while a bulldozer levels the ground between erosion control groins near the north entrance to Coquina Beach, 2650 gulf Drive s., Bradenton Beach. David Ruderman, communications representative for the U.s. army Corps of engineers, a funding source for the $17 million sand replenishment project, wrote the Islander Nov. 5 that tropical storm eta could create delays and the expected completion date was extended to Nov. 20. Islander Photos: Chrisann allen
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The most current Florida map in my possession shows the location of places, travel routes and all types of franchises and chains. I see crosses marking medical centers, planes for airports, shopping carts for supermarkets, tents for campgrounds and a lot of forks and spoons for restaurants. My map of Florida is so very different from the maps found at the Tampa Bay History Center, which maintains the Touchton Map Library, Neff where you’ll find “The Shape We’re In: Early Maps of Florida” exhibit. The exhibit opened in mid-September and continues through July 4, 2021. A highlight on display: One of the rarest maps of Florida in the world. The “Martyr” map created by Peter Martyr d’Anghiera is the first known to show the Florida peninsula. It was printed in 1511 — two years before Ponce de Leon landed on our east coast. The California-based Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. says: “It is the first dedicated solely to the ‘New World’ and records information gathered on the earliest American explorations.” “Stretching from Florida to the River Essequibo in the south and to Panama and the Yucatan in the west, the map provides an unparalleled picture of European (particularly Spanish) knowledge of the Western Hemisphere less than two decades after the discovery by Christopher Columbus.” “It really is a map of firsts,” said TBHC library director Rodney Kite-Powell in press materials. “It is the first printed map of the Caribbean, the first map to use the name ‘Cuba’ and the first map to hint at a large land mass north of the Caribbean.” The 16th century map — gifted to the Tampa center by Art and Jan Holzheimer of Chicago — is the centerpiece of an exhibit that includes other rare maps. The exhibit features a map from 1513 that might depict Florida but maybe shows Japan, a 1594 map that shows the peninsula and also a sea monster, and a
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Playoffs under way in adult flag football, adult soccer, too By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter
The championship run has begun for the footballloving fans at the community center. Playoff action in the adult flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island kicked off Nov. 5 with the quarterfinals. The afternoon started with No. 5 seed Moss Builders taking on No. 4 Ugly Grouper and taking away a Cassidy 46-20 blowout victory behind four touchdown passes from Ryan Moss and three touchdown passes from Jon Moss, who also chipped in with a TD reception. Evelyn Long finished with four receptions, including three for touchdowns in the victory, while Cole Carter added two catches for TDs and James Roadman finished with a TD catch. Ray Gardner provided most of the Ugly Grouper offense with a passing touchdown and two rushing touchdowns. Chad Woods completed the Ugly Grouper scoring with one touchdown grab on nine receptions. The second game of the evening saw No. 2 seed Slim’s Place stave off an upset bid from No. 7 Progressive Cabinetry with a 22-18 victory to advance to the semifinals. Quarterback Keith McQuillen threw two TD passes and Dominick Otteni threw for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass to lead Slim’s Place, which also received two touchdown grabs from Connor Haughey in the victory. Cam Winston threw a pair of TD passes and caught a touchdown pass to lead Progressive, which also received a touchdown pass and two touchdown receptions from Barndon Kull in the loss. The third game of the night saw No. 8 seed Gulfview Windows and Doors knock out No. 1 seed Solid Rock Construction behind the stellar play of JB Shuck. Shuck finished with 10 receptions, including two for touchdown and threw in a pick-six for good measure. Charles Bucky finished with a pair of TD passes and Jordan DeMers added two interceptions in the
The team of Ryan Veith, Charlie Fish, Penny Williams and Heather Pritchard pose after winning the SpooKey Scramble at the Key Royale Club. Islander Photo: Courtesy KRC
win. Solid Rock quarterback Tim Shaughnessy threw for a pair of scores to Jake Smith and Bri Shaughnessy while Kari Stephens finished with seven catches and an extra point. The last game of the night was a 51-21 blowout victory for No. 3 Sandbar Restaurant over Beach Bums behind Chase Richardson — a one-man wrecking crew. Richardson threw for two TDs and ran for another three, but that wasn’t enough. Richardson also intercepted three passes and took them all to the house. Anthony Mannino finished with six catches, a touchdown and 3 extra points and Dylan Doyle rounded out the scoring with a touchdown catch. Matthew Manger threw three TD passes to a trio of receivers — Jaret Rojas, Kemo Harris and Lucas Paquin — to lead Beach Bums in the loss. The championship action is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, with Slim’s Place taking on Gulfview Windows and Doors, followed by the Sandbar versus Moss Builders.
Strongmen set for sandy competition on AMI The battle for the title of World’s Strongest Man is returning to Holmes Beach. The contest will begin Wednesday, Nov. 11, and culminate Sunday, Nov. 15, with the crowning of a champion — though organizers say events will not be public. The 43rd edition competition is being held in partnership with the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at the Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach. The 42nd edition also took place on Anna Maria Island, as well as in Bradenton, drawing fans and creating traffic jams. This year’s contest was postponed from the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. Strength athletes — about 25 are expected — will follow a new format, including a progressive four-day
schedule with two days of qualifiers and a two-day final. Events will challenge them to pull, push, carry, lift and toss heavy weights such as large trucks, cars, kettlebells and “Atlas Stones.” Evan “T-Rex” Singleton, the 2019 Giants Live North American Champion, will make his World’s Strongest Man debut, reigning Britain champ Adam Bishop is set to compete, as is contest favorite Brian Shaw. Organizers announced that the events would not be open to the public — or media — and directed people to pay for views on streaming video on Facebook. For more information, follow these accounts: @ theworldsstrongestman on Instagram, @WorldsStrongest on Twitter and @theworldsstrongestman on Facebook, or visit www.theworldsstrongestman.com. — Lisa Neff
Seedings set for adult soccer playoffs The final week of regular season in the adult soccer league at the center decided the four playoff matchups set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Signature Granite held onto the top seed with a 5-0-2 record and will take on No. 8 Skinny’s Place at 7 p.m. Slim’s Place nabbed the No. 2 seed with a 5-1-1 record and will face No. 7 Solid Rock Construction in the 8 p.m. game. Sato Real Estate finished in third place with a 5-2-1 record and will play No. 6 Progressive Cabinetry, while No. 4 Blalock Walters takes on No. 5 Ugly Grouper in the 6 p.m. game. Blalock Walters opened the Nov. 4 season finale with a 6-3 victory over Skinny’s behind a hat trick from Matt Staggs and a goal each from Damir Glavan, Austin Nutting and Tyler Brewer. Fill-in goalie Greg DeMeuse came through with four saves in the victory. Jonathan Aragon scored twice and Garret Richelieu scored once to lead Skinny’s, which also received six saves from Kevin Bell in the loss. Signature Granite showed why they’re top seed with a 12-3 victory over Ugly Grouper in the second match of the night. Zoran Kolega had four goals and an assist and Zach Lieb notched a hat trick to lead Signature Granite, which also received two goals each from Ugur Durmaz and Olsin Crean. Chris Yavalar completed the scoring with a goal, while Steve Oelfke made five saves in the victory. Sato crushed Slim’s Place by a 7-1 score in the third match behind three goals from Josh Sato and two goals, an assist and four saves from Rico Beissert. Jessica Williams and Raul Loria completed the scoring with a goal each in the victory. Cole Peterson scored the lone goal for Slim’s, which received nine saves from Ryan Moss in the loss. The final regular-season match and the last on the four-game night saw Solid Rock and Progressive battle to a 5-5 tie. SRC received two goals each from Robert Fellowes and Gerardo Urbiola and a goal from Jamie Hutchinson. Neil Fellowes and Connor Bystrom added assists, while Mark Long made six saves to help preserve the tie. Keith Mahoney scored two goals to lead Progressive Cabinetry, which also received a goal each from Andrew Sullivan, Daniel Adan and Josh Bernet in the loss. Key Royale golf news Forty-four Key Royale Club members played in the SpooKey Royale Scramble golf tourney Oct. 31, with many members costumed in their scariest and funniest for Halloween fun. First-place honors went to the team of Penny Williams, Heather Pritchard, Charlie Fish and Ryan Veith with a net score of 58.5. Second place went to Jana Samuels, Besty Meyers, Bill MacMillan and Tom Nelson with a score of 60.24, while Mary Lou Dreier, Dale Hudson and Ann and John Hackinson took third with a score of 63.34. please, see sports, next page
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Fish offshore with calm winds, inshore when it whips up By Capt. Danny stasny Islander Reporter
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent for inshore fishers. As for the offshore anglers, strong winds make it challenging to travel any kind of distance offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. On days when the winds are slightly lighter, fishing offshore is productive, although the windows stasny of opportunity are few and far between. On the good days, offshore fishers are enjoying action on red and gag grouper, as well as numerous varieties of snappers. Migratory fish — blackfin tuna, cobia and even some sailfish — are being reported by anglers freelining baits on the surface. Moving inshore, fishing along the beaches on days when the winds are out of the east is good for Spanish and king mackerel, bonito and sharks of all kinds. For the sheer action, this bite is where it’s at. If you prefer fishing the flats, catch-and-release redfish are making a showing. Mangrove shorelines ,where oyster bars and good tidal flow exist, are great places to look. Catch-and-release snook can be found in these areas, too. Fishing on deeper grass flats is excellent for catch-and-release spotted seatrout, especially during the last half of the incoming tide. Capt. Aaron Lowman is fishing inshore throughout the grass flats of Tampa Bay south to Cortez. Catch-and-release species — snook, redfish and trout — are being caught frequently when using live shiners as bait. For the reds, fresh-cut ladyfish as bait works well — especially when the fish are schooled up. On structure in Tampa Bay, Lowman is finding plenty of action on Spanish mackerel, jacks and ladySPORTS CoNtINUeD FRoM Page 26
Debi Wohlers took the closest-to-the-pin prize for the ladies, while Eric Lawson won for the men. Lori Waggoner and Veith were the winners of the longestdrive contest. The “closest-to-the-pumpkin-patch” contests were won by Jana Samuels and John Purcell, followed by all participants retiring to the clubhouse for “goolish” refreshments and snacks. Horseshoe news Two teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records and battled for the day’s championship during Nov. 4 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City hall horseshoe pits. The team of Bob Lee and Bob Palmer cruised to a 23-10 victory over Jerry Disbrow and Steve Doyle to earn bragging rights for the day. The Nov. 7 games saw three teams advance to the knockout stage. The team of Neil Hennessey and Palmer drew the bye for the finals and watched as Steve Hooper and Rod Bussey easily moved into the final round with a 21-5 victory over Jerry Disbrow and Doyle. Hooper and Bussey stayed hot in the final and cruised to a 21-7 victory over Hennessey-Palmer to earn the day’s championship. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
august Mrozowski of springfield, Illinois, formerly of anna Maria Island, shows off a nice tripletail grouper caught on a shiner offshore of longboat Key on a charter fishing trip with Capt. David White of anna Maria Charters. Mrozowski barely got home before cooking up some of his catch. He is a recently retired owner/chef of augie’s Front Burner and former chef at Cafe l’europe.
fish. Also around the structure, Lowman is hooking into keeper-size flounder. Capt. Jason Stock is fishing offshore when the seas are calm. Using live bait such as shiners is attracting red and gag grouper to the hook. Keeper sizes of both are being caught frequently by Stock’s clients. Mangrove snapper of considerable size are being caught on live shiners. The fish are being found close to the bottom, around structure and hard bottom. More toward the surface, Stock is hooking into blackfin tuna, cobia and sailfish. With the sailfish not being a frequent bite in local waters, hooking and landing them is a real treat. Stock reports he’s seeing some almost every trip offshore. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says fishing
County OKs dredge funds
Plans to dredge a channel off the bayshore in Bradenton Beach received some financial support. Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda Oct. 27 that included an agreement to grant a city request for $300,000 from the West Coast Inland Navigation District to reestablish a navigable channel along the city’s coast line — from the South Coquina Boat Ramp, 1465 Gulf Drive S., to the Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St. “This channel will connect a missing and crucial piece of the waterway and will allow for water taxis and ferries to provide alternative modes of transportation to the cities of Anna Maria Island,” the funding request read. The CRA received $500,000 in state appropriations for seagrass mitigation to dredge the channel. With $300,000 from the county, the city agency might not have to shoulder any cost for the project. Dredging is set to begin next spring. — Ryan Paice
is good for pier fishers using life shrimp as bait. Fishing live shrimp on the bottom with a weighted rig is resulting in a variety of fish, including black drum, mangrove snapper, flounder, sheepshead and some catch-and-release redfish. Catch-and-release snook are eating some of these live shrimp, too. For pier fishers opting to use lures, silver spoons or small jigs are working well for Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish. Capt. David White is fishing closer to shore this week due to strong winds and rough seas. Fishing along the beaches within a mile of shore is yielding excitement with bonito, Spanish mackerel and an occasional kingfish. Free-lining live shiners on a long shank hook is achieving this bite. Numerous sharks are present, being caught on fresh-cut chunks of bonito. Moving to the flats inside Tampa Bay, White is experiencing good action on catch-and-release redfish and snook. Catch-and-release spotted seatrout are being caught while fishing in the bay as well as some keeper-size flounder. Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.
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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S ITEMS FOR SALE
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BOATS & BOATING
UtIlItY tRaIleR 5x8-foot, roof racks, inside shelving, new tires, very good condition. $800. 757-376-0179.
WaNteD: WoRKoUt DvDs, xBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. Deliver to the Islander, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
BIMINI BaY saIlINg: small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. sunfish, laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941685-1400.
WaNteD: YoUR olD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to the Islander, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
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sHIP’s WHeel taBle: Capt. J. lindroth original masterpiece of inlaid wood and brass. 19-inches tall, 45-inch diameter. $1,500. also, related pieces. marinateal@gmail.com. aNtIQUe oFFICe chairs: Perfect for eclectic dining set. Circa 1950 from anna Maria City Hall. the Islander newspaper, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.
FRee gUN loCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at the Islander office, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE
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Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FRee, one week, must be submitted online. email classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-3629821. (limited time offer)
estate sale! 104 Beach ave., anna Maria. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. thursday, Nov.12, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov.13. Cash and cards only. Questions, 863-559-1762. GARAGE SALES
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KIDS FOR HIRE KIDs FoR HIRe ads are FRee for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. ads must be placed in person at the Islander office, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
HEALTH CARE HoMe HealtH CaRegIveR available. experienced CNa. excellent references in aMI and Bradenton. 941-242-0370. SERVICES
PETS HelP ResCUeD Pets! volunteer, foster, computer help needed! Moonracer animal Rescue. email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.
NeeD a RIDe to airports? tampa $65, st. Pete, $55, sarasota, $30. gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@gmail.com.
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BaBYsIt oUR tWo-year-old when your children are in school. Want mothers with 2-3-hour schedulable blocks of time a few times per week. Holmes Beach. $17.50/hour. 941-778-1244.
U FlY I drive your car anywhere in the Usa. airport runs, anywhere. office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.
PropertyWatch By Johann Bertram Honey is 5 years old. She is up to date with vaccinations, spayed and looking for a loving family. To meet this sweetie, call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander office in Holmes Beach. For more about pet adoption or to adopt Honey, visit moonraceranimalrescue.com.
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sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. saturday, Nov. 14. Furniture, small appliances, tools, fishing, Barbie dolls, household, decor. 203 30th st., Holmes Beach.
2002 e825 geM: Perfect condition. titled, street legal. two owners, 350 miles. $4,800. More information, photos available. Call 419-357-2322.
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RoseR tHRIFt sHoP annex yard sale: 9 a.m.noon. saturday, Nov. 14. lots of stuff, including Christmas trees, lights, decorations. Please wear a mask and keep distance, follow rules. across from Roser Memorial Church Chapel, 511 Pine ave., anna Maria.
aMI CaR WasH/detailer. looking for experienced detailer willing to be available seven days as needed. 941-527-6266.
3100 Gulf Drive, unit #1, Holmes Beach, a 832 sfla, 2bed/2bath/1 car pool condo built in 1982 sold on 10/27/2020 from Yochim for $373,000; list $379,000. 1301 Bay Drive N., unit #1A, Bradenton Beach, a 1,079 sfla / 1,211 sfur, 2bed/2bath/2 car condo built in 1982 sold on 10/23/2020 from Scalise for $385,000; list $399,900. 5300 Gulf Drive, unit #404, Holmes Beach, a 1,007 sfla, 2bed/2bath/1 car beach-front condo built in 1971 sold on 10/28/2020 from Stoner for $450,000; list $529,900. 5608 Gulf Drive, unit #111, Holmes Beach, a 1,092 sfla / 1,236 sfur, 2bed/2bath pool condo built in 1981 sold on 10/26/2020 from White for $515,000; list $525,000. 6250 Holmes Blvd., unit #67, Holmes Beach, a 1,536 sfla / 1,536 sfur, 3bed/2 and 1 half bath/2 car condo built in 1991 sold on 10/23/2020 from Dockins to PFW Services LLC for $560,000; list $539,000. 9207 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,334 sfla, 3bed/2bath home built in 1985 on a 7,850 sqft lot sold on 10/28/2020 from Percy to Percy for $835,000; list $869,900. 803 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 1,400 sfla / 2,552 sfur, 2bed/2bath/1 car pool home built in 1981 on a 6,325 sqft lot sold on 10/23/2020 from Carlson to Prebis for $985,00; list $1,039,000. 417 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 1,728 sq, 2 bed/2bath/3 car home built in 1984 on a 6,268 sqft lot sold on 10/26/2020 from Lardas for $1,175,000; list $1,350,000. 419 Alamanda Road, Anna Maria, a 1,387 sfla, 3bed/1bath home built in 1954 on a 10,302 sqft lot
PRessURe WasHINg, PaveR sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. also, window cleaning. licensed and insured. 941-565-3931. I DoN’t CUt corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941779-6638. leave message.
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sold on 10/26/2020 from AMI Home Rental LLC for $1,300,000; list $1,395,000 514 Kumquat Drove, Anna Maria, a 2,570 sfla, 3bed/2bath/2 car canal-front pool home built in 1988 on a 10,367 sqft lot sold on 10/23/2020 from Collier to Paul for $1,600,000; list $1,600,000. 117 Maple Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,244 sfla / 4,176 sfur, 3bed/2 and 1 half bath/2 car pool home built in 2019 on a 5,001 sqft lot sold on 10/22/2020 from 117 Maple LLC for $2,075,000; list $2,295,000. 113 n. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,406 sfla / 5,048 sfur, 3bed/2 and 1 half bath/2 car canal-front pool home built in 2018 on a 6,098 sqft lot sold on 10/26/2020 from Pearson for $2,175,000; list 2,277,000. 219 Chilson Ave., a 3,555 sfla / 4,787 sfur, 4bed/4and 1 half bath/3 car canal-front pool home built in 2020 on a 11,099 sqft lot sold on 10/21/2020 from Cote Family Business LLC for $2,900,000; list $2,995,000. 755 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,560 sfla / 1,856 sfur, 2bed/1 and 1 half bath/1 car beach-front home built in 1955 on a 36,100 sqft lot sold on 10/28/2020 from Powell for $3,400,000; list $3,600,000. Johann Bertram, real estate agent, can be reached at 941-779-3856.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued
RENTALS Continued
DAILY MONEY MANAGER providing personal financial services/organization. Grande Planning. www.grandeplanning.com. Contact Steve, 732-221-7732, info@grandeplanning.com.
BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES: Motorization. 30 years on AMI. Call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516.
ANNUAL 1BR/1BA: HOLMES Beach, $1,000/ month. Call Mike Norman Realty, 941-7786696.
ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint. Just ask. JayPros. Licensed/insured. References. Call Jay, 941-9622874.
38-YEAR-OLD working male with small dog looking for roommate. Wants responsible, mature, employed individual to share 2BR/1.5 BA duplex. No drugs. $700 monthly rent and half the utilities. Duplex is behind Walgreens/Publix and one block from Gulf access. Background check and credit check required. 941-613-7200.
HANDYMAN AND PAINTING. No job too small. Most jobs just right. Call Richard Kloss. 941-2041162.
JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840.
PRESTIGE SERVICES OF Sarasota: Custom interior and exterior painting, polyaspartic epoxy floor applications for garage, pool and more. Polished and decorative concrete, paver sealing and IPE hardwood refinishing. Reliable, quality work, reasonable prices. ‘A’ rating on Angie’s List. Call Jeff, 941-3560444.
LAWN & GARDEN CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
RENTALS
LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, topsoil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-7200770.
SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA, Ground floor, three-month minimum, large, heated pool, laundry facilities. 941-363-1227. THREE-BEDROOM, FIRST floor large condo, just renovated in lush Westbay Point & Moorings. Turnkey, beautifully furnished and decorated, Pictures: floridarentalbyowners #1190, Banyan Bungalow. $520,000 sale by owners, Ken 207944-7369.
SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. Office, 941-518-6326. Cell, 720-299-1661.
BARNES LAWN AND Landscape LLC. Design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell, 941-705-1444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com.
WESTBAY COVE CONDO: Holmes Beach. Second floor, 2BR/2BA, large lanai. Pools, tennis, one block to Gulf. November-December, $2,600/ month. 30-day minimum. terryaposporos@gmail. com, 941-778-8456.
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ANNA MARIA: 3BR/1BA historic cottage half block to Gulf beach and one block to Pine Avenue shopping and restaurants. Available DecemberJan. 14. $2,600/month. terryaposporos@gmail. com. 941-778-8456.
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.
TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.
ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BA rental, quiet neighborhood, newly remodeled, singlestory, new appliances, screened back porch, storage area, private yard, RV/boat parking. $1,600/month. 941-451-7403. msjuliesunshine@ gmail.com.
GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.
COZY COTTAGE: SANDPIPER Resort. 55-plus. 1.5-minute walk to beach or bay, near pool. 1BR/1BA, washer/dryer. For sale or rent. Call 941-251-4767, leave message.
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1 Reposed 6 Ruler divisions: Abbr. 9 Objective 12 Source of stress for a returning vacationer 18 Homes staffed with butlers, say 20 Heartburn-relief brand 22 Snapple competitor 23 At the Halloween play, when the black cat appeared, the ____ 25 Really bother 26 Sound of a candy wrapper 27 Collectibles-like ticket stubs and matchbooks 29 Glassy square? 30 ‘‘Critique of Pure Reason’’ philosopher 31 Enemy of Bowser in video games 33 Music producer Gotti 35 Fr. religious title 36 . . . the skeleton gave a ____ 43 Belle of a ball 46 Bradley or Patton: Abbr. 47 Citrus fruit with a portmanteau name 48 . . . Frankenstein had ____ Online subscriptions: Today’s
puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 28 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).
53 One of the kids on ‘‘Stranger Things’’ 57 Most common U.S. street name, surprisingly 58 Scarecrow portrayer 59 Blanket that’s worn 60 Follow closely, as the curb 61 Pitcher Satchel in the Baseball Hall of Fame 63 Chow 65 ‘‘Of course I remember you!’’ often 66 Glasses, in slang 68 . . . the critics loved the witch’s performance, ____ 71 Tickled 72 Dragon-roll ingredient 73 Friendly 74 Prepare, as mushrooms 75 Vexation 76 Cassandra, for one 78 Vocal critics 81 Hooded jacket 84 Great Lake name 85 . . . the ghost had ____ 88 Amazon, for one 90 Old-timey title 91 No-go area, in brief 92 . . . the vampire never ____ 99 ‘‘Evil Woman’’ group, for short 100 Most common English letter, in Morse code
101 Joyce Carol with two O. Henry Awards 102 Slumps 106 Send emojis, say 108 Southern shade trees 112 It gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1991 115 Source of some tweets 117 . . . the mummy was a hit ____ 119 Try to make out 120 Tot’s spot in a lot 121 Certain Bach compositions 122 Fitting anagram of ANGER + E
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