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the Best news on anna maria island Since 1992 astheworldterns. 6

Vote Notes. 3 requests to vote by mail set record. 3 HB gives nod to park lighting. 4 am approves code changes. 4

Meetings. 4 BB beats $$ deadline for boat lift. 5

Opinions. 6 10-20 YEARS AGO

Looking back. 7

am, HB adopt budgets, tax hikes. 8 Lease inked for anna maria city Pier. 9

Happenings community announcements, activities. 10

AmE NEWS. 12 Where is tuna Street? 14-15

Gathering. 16 HB meets in ‘shade.’ 18

Streetlife. 18 get in the game. 19

NESTING NOTES:

turtle in recovery. 20

the a, B, g, d storm season. 21 Sporting news. 22 mPo: final chapter in long-range plan. 22

RoadWatch. 22 cooler temps arrive for anglers. 23 CLASSIFIEDS. 24

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Governor launches phase 3, neuters mask mandates By ryan Paice islander reporter

Florida is open for business. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a Sept. 25 news conference at a St. Petersburg hotel that he issued an executive order moving the state into phase 3 — the final step in the state’s pandemic reopening plan. The move was effective immediately, lifting the 50% indoor seating capacity established during phase 1 and allowing bars and restaurants to open at full capacity unless otherwise limited by local governments. However, the order prevents municipalities from limiting restaurants to less than 50% indoor seating capacity. Furthermore, the executive order suspended the “collection of fines and penalties associated with COVID-19,” effectively knocking out the enforcement teeth of coronavirus-related municipal and county regulations by prohibiting fines for violations. The order also includes a “right-towork” provision that states “No COVID-19 emergency ordinance may prevent an individual from working or from operating a business.” DeSantis also eliminated all state restrictions established in phases 1 and 2 that weren’t modified in phase 3, including social distancing requirements for public spaces. The decision to enter phase 3 came during a period of relative success for the state, which has struggled to contain the virus’ spread. The daily number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state has hovered around 3,000 since late August after a daily peak at 15,300 on July 12. On April 1, the day the state registered

Shorebirds ﬂock to renourished beaches Shorebirds flock, flit and fly Sept. 23 around bulldozers spreading sand pumped by dredges to the beach in the 1700 block of gulf drive north. the $17 million renourishment project is progressing southward through october, terminating at Longboat Pass. the work started July 8 near 77th Street. islander Photo: chrisann allen

1,032 newly confirmed cases, DeSantis issued a 30-day safer-at-home order and restricted nonessential activities. On Sept. 25, as the state entered phase 3, 2,847 people tested positive and the death toll passed 14,000. Reactions to phase 3 DeSantis’ announcement Sept. 25 received mixed responses. John Horne, owner of four Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurants, told The Islander Sept. 25 that he was excited for the opportunity to fully reopen, but would slowly transition to that point. “I don’t see us opening any more than 60% of our indoor seating capacity over the first week or two,” Horne said. “Then we’ll figure out where to go on a week-by-week basis.”

Horne said his restaurants would maintain many safety measures from phases 1 and 2, including sanitizing menus and table settings after each use and encouraging outdoor seating. He said that while face masks are no longer required within his businesses, staff will continue to wear face coverings and encourage customers to do so. “We’re not going to make a lot of big changes,” Horne said. “We want our guests to still feel comfortable and confident that they are coming into a healthy, safe environment.” Overall, Horne was supportive of entering phase 3. “I think it’s absolutely the right time to move into phase 3,” Horne said. “I think it’s time to put the decision in everyone’s turn to Phase 3, Page 2

Former AME principal arrested in prostitution sting By amy V.t. moriarty islander reporter

A former principal at Anna Maria Elementary was arrested in Hillsborough County in September. Thomas Levengood, 68, was arrested for entering/remaining in place for prostitution, lewdness or assignation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, according to a Sept. 10 arrest record. An attorney entered a not guilty plea Sept. 14 on Levengood’s behalf. Natalia Verdina, public relations coordinator for HCSO, said Levengood was arrested at 3:05 p.m. at Sun City Park in Ruskin, where he allegedly approached an undercover detective and solicited sex.

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Verdina said no money was exchanged between Levengood and the detective. Levengood was released from jail after posting a $250 cash bond. He is scheduled to appear before 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Conrad for virtual arraignment proceedings Oct. 12, according to court records. Grayson Kamm, chief communications director for the State’s Attorney’s Office in the 13th Judicial Circuit, said charges were filed in that office Sept. 25. A Sept. 18 news release from HCSO identified Levengood as one of 11 men arrested by deputies in two Hillsborough County parks, as part of “Operation Park Cleanup.” All were similarly accused in the

sting operation. According to that news release, deputies focused their enforcement efforts on Sun City Heritage Park and Sydney Dover Conservation Park in Dover because both “are known to deputies as points where men meet for sex.” Levengood was the principal at AME from February 2007 through June 2014. He was the principal at Bayshore Elementary from August 1994 through January 2007. Levengood was unavailable for comment and his attorney, Brian Palacios, declined to discuss the case. If convicted of the second-degree misdemeanor, Levengood could face up to 60 days in prison and/or a fine up to $500.

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hands instead of just the government’s. …It’s time to let people get their businesses back in order.” Sean Murphy, who owns two restaurants and a cocktail bar in Holmes Beach, criticized DeSantis for neutering the mask mandate for Holmes Horne Beach and removing social distancing requirements while increasing indoor restaurant capacity. “DeSantis is an idiot,” Murphy wrote in a Sept. 26 email to The Islander. “We will ignore the seating statements made by the bonehead in Murphy the governor’s office.” Murphy has limited his businesses to carryout service at one location — Eat Here restaurant — since April to limit the virus’ spread. He announced plans Sept. 25 to reopen in October. The Doctor’s Office, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes People dine outdoors Sept. 25 at the Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the same day the state was initiating phase 3, which lifts restaurant capacity restrictions and prohibits municipalities from fining people who refuse to comply with local mandates for masks. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Beach, will reopen first with reservations starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 8. The bar will begin taking reservations at noon Tuesday, Oct. 6. Murphy announced the Beach Bistro, 6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, will reopen for reservations Titsworth with limited beachfront and indoor seating Oct. 22 with a new HVAC system to sanitize the flagship restaurant’s air using ultraviolet light. Both businesses will operate 5-9 p.m. WednesdaysSundays until November, when he plans to resume seven-day-a-week service. Murphy said that in addition to maintaining a lower capacity and socially distanced seating, employees and customers must wear face masks inside. “Masks are an essential baseline,” Murphy said. “To not wear masks in public, around other people, is reckless and a danger to everyone.” The state rules allow a business to refuse service to people who fail to comply with its face mask policy.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said Sept. 25 that she isn’t concerned with restaurants reopening to full seating capacity, but voiced concern with the suspension of fines for coronavirus-related municipal regulations. “My biggest fear is this is going to make people stop shopping. The mask mandates and social distancing requirements allowed people to feel safe enough to go back out shopping,” Titsworth said, adding that she feels people are trying to help the economy. “I’m concerned it could hurt it.” Titsworth credited local mask mandates and social distancing requirements for improvements in containing the coronavirus. She said the state should allow local governments to continue enforcing municipal mandates instead of encouraging noncompliance. “We’re still so far away from a vaccine. Why are we letting up now?” Titsworth said. “We finally got our numbers to turn, and now I’m afraid we might go backward.”

Schools maintain protocols

The School District of Manatee County issued a statement to parents and employees Sept. 25, after the governor announced the state had shifted into phase 3 of reopening. The district stated: “We want you to know that all school district protocols and procedures instituted this school year regarding COVID-19 will remain in place until further notice. “Those protocols and procedures include taking temperatures, wearing masks, asking symptom-related questions of all students and staff, limiting access to our campuses and cleaning and sanitizing our campuses daily.” The school board is scheduled to meet for a workshop Thursday, Oct. 8. The statement indicated board members would “discuss protocols and procedures for the remainder of the school year.” For more information, go online to manateeschools.net or call the district at 941-708-8770.

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Local mail-in ballot requests reach record high numbers By ryan Paice islander reporter

Will you go to the polls? Or vote by mail? More Anna Maria Island voters are preparing to vote from the comfort of home in the upcoming election than ever before. Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office communications director Karen Jones wrote in a Sept. 23 email to The Islander that 2,101 mail-in ballots were requested. There are 3,098 registered voters on the island. President Donald Trump has frequently attacked the legitimacy of mail-in voting, at times asking voters not to vote by mail. However, Trumpâ€™s warnings may have produced michael Brown of Holmes Beach, wearing a reelect Pat morton shirt, points Sept. 23 to a campaign sign for the commissioner, who has served the city 18 years.

the Streisand effect â€” named for Barbra Streisand, the celebrity who tried to hide photos of her home and thus drew more attention to the residence. In 2019, 572 island residents voted by mail out of 4,500 registered voters. The 2016 general election, the most recent presidential election, is more comparable to 2020, with 1,602 out of 4,806 registered voters on the island voting by mail. This year, mail-in ballots were requested by 444 Anna Maria voters, 340 Bradenton Beach voters and 1,317 Holmes Beach voters. Anna Maria had 295 more requested mail-in ballots this year than in 2019, and 74 more than 2016. Voters from Bradenton Beach requested 261 mail-

in ballots in 2016 and there was no municipal election in 2019. Holmes Beach voters requested 423 mail-in ballots last year and 971 for the 2016 election. People interested in voting by mail must submit requests by 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to the SOE, Suite 108, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton. Instructions for completing the mail-in ballot are included with the form. Ballots, which require extra postage, must be received by the SOE by 7 p.m. Nov. 3 to be counted in the election. Also, mail-in ballots can be dropped in a lockbox at the SOE or delivered during office hours. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5.

Vote

2020

Registration closes Oct. 5

Citizens can register to vote in the general election through Oct. 5. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, but early ballots are being cast by mail in Manatee County. The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections will open doors to select mainland polling locations Oct. 19 for early in-person voting, which will be 8:30 a.m.6:30 p.m. Signs promotPolls on election day will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ing candiFor more information, go online to votemanatee. dates are com or call the elections office at 941-741-3823. posted Sept. 23 on lawns in Holmes Beach. islander Photos: chrisann allen

Virtual forum set for HB

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County will hold a virtual forum for Holmes Beach candidates seeking office in the November general election. The forum will be online, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 30. Registration for the forum is required, with details available at www.holmesbeachfl.org.

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HB puts hold on adopt-a-reef, research committee suggested By chrisann allen islander reporter

Holmes Beach wants to do its part to ensure the local waters are clean and productive. Eran Wasserman, the city’s development services director, presented during a teleconferenced meeting Sept. 22 information to the mayor and commissioners that suggested further research must be done before the city implements an adopt-a-reef program. Wasserman also suggested the city form a volunteer committee on water quality. In August, commissioners approved a project in partnership with the Center of Anna Maria Island to encourage people to purchase small, artificial reef systems created by Ocean Habitats of Micanopy for installation under docks in Holmes Beach. Each reef forms an ecosystem that supports hundreds of fish, crabs and shrimp and filters about 30,000 gallons of water per day once fully developed, according to the Ocean Habitats website. The rectangular reefs are about 2-by-3-feet, can • How the reefs would interact in the ecosystem; be installed underneath a dock and the materials will • The measurable effects of the reefs on the last about 500 years in saltwater. water; Wasserman said Sept. 22 that the city must con• Permitting and regulation through state and local sider: agencies. • What could happen if the reefs break free; He said he was waiting on permitting answers from

Holmes Beach approves park lighting, rental service a drone shot shows a portion of the Holmes Beach recreation field in the 5800-6200 blocks of marina drive, including the skate park and shuffleboard courts, which soon will be lighted, as well as the public works area. islander Photo: Jack elka By chrisann allen islander reporter

Holmes Beach moved forward on some budgeted projects at the final meeting of fiscal year 2019-20. The fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Commissioners unanimously voted Sept. 22, during a teleconferenced meeting to authorize Mayor Judy Titsworth to sign agreements for lighting at the city’s recreational complex, and to initiate a vacation rental monitoring service. A $56,226.90 contract with Synergy Lighting of Bradenton will provide LED bulbs, fixtures and poles for the city’s public works area, skate park, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts. The city eliminated proposals by piggybacking a Synergy-Manatee County School District contract. Titsworth said the city received funding for the project from the board of the Hagen Family Foundation of Indiana. Rex Hagen, who died in 2017, and his late wife,

Another round of staff-proposed code changes made their way through review by the Anna Maria City Commission. Commissioners voted 4-0 Sept. 24 to approve final readings for two ordinances cementing changes to city code. The seat of Commissioner Amy Tripp, who resigned in August to move to North Carolina, remained empty. Changes include: • Allowing people to conduct minor fence repairs without a building permit; • Allowing contractors to erect temporary chainlink fencing for construction sites; • Requiring equipment at construction sites to be retrofitted with noise dampening technology; • Prohibiting contractors from using generators,

the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Wasserman suggested forming an ad hoc water quality committee to look at ways in which Holmes Beach could help clean the waterways, including seeding the bay and canals with clams and oysters and resolving issues with fertilizer runoff. The mayor and commissioners reached consensus that the reef project would be on hold until the DEP provides permitting information and a volunteer committee on water quality is formed to meet with Wasserman and work on the matter. The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, conducted via Zoom. Instructions to join the meeting will be provided on the city’s website at holmesbeachfl.org.

Meetings

Anna Maria City Oct. 8, 2 p.m., commission. Oct. 19, 2 p.m., planning and zoning. Oct. 22, 6 p.m., commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-7086130, cityofannamaria.com.

Helen, were significant contributors on Anna Maria Island, having helped fund many recreational projects, Bradenton Beach including the original skate park in Holmes Beach and Oct. 1, 9:15 a.m., commission. the tennis courts at the Center of Anna Maria Island in Oct. 1, 6 p.m., commission. Anna Maria. Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m., CRA. In other matters, the commission approved a conOct. 7, 2 p.m., ScenicWAVES. tract with Harmari by LTAS Systems of Ontario for Oct. 8, 1 p.m., department heads. vacation rental monitoring services. Oct. 15, 9:15 a.m., commission. The contract, which costs $32,000 for the first Oct. 15, 11 a.m., pier team. year and $30,000 per year for the following two years, Oct. 15, noon, commission. includes monitoring of websites offering short-term Oct. 21, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. rentals, such as Airbnb.com and VRBO.com. The serOct. 27, 10 a.m., commission. vice will look for advertising violations, including in Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., regards to occupancy and lengths of stay. 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. The service also will scan some local rental websites. Holmes Beach The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 7, 10 a.m., parks. CANCELED Tuesday, Oct. 13, conducted via Zoom. Instructions to Oct. 7, 6 p.m., planning. join the meeting will be provided on the city’s website Oct. 13, 6 p.m., commission. at holmesbeachfl.org. Oct. 21, 10 a.m., code compliance. Oct. 27, 6 p.m., commission. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941pumps and gas-powered compressors outside allow- 708-5800, holmesbeachﬂ.org. able construction hours. Commissioners also held a first reading for a spe- West Manatee Fire Rescue None announced. cial magistrate ordinance to remove requiring that code WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. enforcement officers provide “reasonable warnings” to W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org. alleged violators. City attorney Becky Vose said the current ordinance requires code enforcement officers to leave Manatee County Oct. 1, 9 a.m., commission (land). warnings for illegally parked vehicles and other issues, Oct. 13, 9 a.m., commission. which is an ineffective enforcement method. Oct. 22, 9 a.m., commission (land). The proposed ordinance also would remove fees Oct. 27, 9 a.m., commission. included in the ordinance and establish fines and fees Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., via resolution, so they can be changed more easily. The proposed ordinance will go before the city’s Palmetto, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. planning and zoning board at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, Of interest at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive N. Oct. 19., 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist DevelopIt will go before the city commission for a second ment Council, Bradenton Area Convention Center. reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at city hall. Nov. 3, general election. There was no public comment.

Anna Maria approves cornucopia of code changes By ryan Paice islander reporter

david Wolff Jr., son of the founder of ocean Habitats inc. of micanopy, installs a mini reef march 4 under a dock in Holmes Beach. islander Photo: courtesy the center of anna maria island

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Bradenton Beach beats boat lift deadline, qualiﬁes for $50K

the Bradenton Beach Police department’s patrol boat is stowed Sept. 25 on a boat lift at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. the city had to install the dock by oct. 1 to qualify for $50,000. islander Photos: ryan Paice

Bradenton Beach police officers eric Hill and devon Straight steer the police patrol boat Sept. 25 onto the new boat lift at the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

new rollers ensure smooth operation of the floating dock.

duncan Seawall repaired the dock, shifted it east and installed a boat lift for the city’s marine patrol boat at the west end.

officer eric Hill of the Bradenton Beach Police department cuts a ribbon held by mayor John chappie, left, Sept. 25 to mark the completion of the police boat lift at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. also pictured are Steve Porter of duncan Seawall, second to left, BBPd detective Sgt. Lenard diaz, officer devon Straight and city attorney ricinda Perry.

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Opinion

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Time to ﬁsh? Time to vote

You know the old saying, “It’s time to fish or cut bait.” Don’t ponder it too long. Wikipedia says it dates back to the 19th century and the fishing industry. Literally, it came to a decision of who is to fish and who is to cut the bait used for fishing. Both equally important to the end goal — to catch fish and, possibly, to feed the family or cash in the crop to support the household. It’s pushing a decision. On the one hand, there’s no question in my mind about how I will vote when my mail-in ballot arrives this week. I plan to mark it decisively and put it back in the mail. And I also plan to verify it was received with the election office. As for the local race, we have a duty as your newspaper of record to give you our recommendations. That duty was sacrosanct to our late editor Paul Roat. And he believed that an incumbent deserved to keep his or her hard-earned seat if they did no harm. I believe in leadership and finding initiative among local elected officials is sometimes harder than the measure of “harm.” Sometimes doing nothing is harmful in the end run. The only island race on the 2020 ballot is in Holmes Beach, where incumbent Commissioner Pat Morton finds himself among three others in spite of 18 years in his seat at the dais and a long run of thoughtful consideration on myriad issues and plenty of good work. Morton took up the chore of liaising with the garbage-recycle contractor and he keeps his pulse on that and much more from his other job at Ace Hardware — where he mixes with customers and constituents almost daily. We recommend a vote for Pat. Commissioner Kim Rash, having served one term also seeks another two years. Rash has rallied a loyal following in his neighborhood but, as they say, it’s a big city. Did he pass your first-term litmus test? They are challenged by former Commissioner Rick Hurst, who lost his first-term seat in the 2019 election, and political newcomer Jayne Christenson. Hurst has rallied since the last election to tackle some current issues, especially when it comes to home rule and taxing vacation rentals. We like his out-of-box thinking and his willingness to challenge the status quo. The newly energized Hurst could be a great asset to the city and we recommend a vote for Rick. Now it’s your choice. Will you catch a small-fry to cut up for bait or just go after the bigger fish? Please, exercise your right to vote. — Bonner Joy, news@islander.org

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Thanks in Holmes Beach

I would like to thank the residents, city staff and the city commissioners for their support during my first term as mayor. The commission has worked hard this year given the challenges of COVID-19 and their adjustments to Zoom meetings. Although we didn’t always agree on issues, they always treated each with respect and dignity. I also would like to thank all who contributed generously to our community park, as it will be enjoyed for many years to come. I have to admit that even with the many challenges facing our city and country each day, these two years have truly been a labor of love. I know I have said it before but if it wasn’t for Commissioner Pat Morton and his unrelenting effort to convince me to run for office and to help him get the city back in balance, I wouldn’t be sitting here today experiencing the joy in city leadership and as a steward of this fine city. Although I was able to run unopposed this year, I promise to continue to work hard for not only our residents, but for our visitors and our business owners. Stay safe and stay kind. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth

For HB commission

Election Day is almost here. Whether you vote in person or via mail, it is important that everyone vote in this election. Local elections are especially important, as they help steer the future of our beloved island. I am supporting Jayne Christenson for Holmes Beach City Commission. Although I only recently met her, I recognized her name from all of her previous contributions to our community. After meeting her and speaking with her, she

immediately gained my endorsement. Christenson wants to represent the people and help steer this community toward what the actual residents want. As a working mother, she will bring a voice to our government that is badly needed. She is aware of what this job entails and she wants to work with the locals to make this the best place for residents and visitors alike. It is important that everyone votes in the upcoming elections. If you live in Holmes Beach, please consider casting your vote for Jayne Christenson. Laurel Nevans, Holmes Beach Editor’s note: We welcome letters about local issues and candidates in the election. The last publication date for such letters is Oct. 21. The deadline to submit election-related letters is Oct. 16.

Wear a mask

“How many deaths will it take ’till we learn that too many people have died?” “The answer my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, the answer is blowin’ in the wind.” Wear a mask. Will Flinn, Holmes Beach

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From the archives

10&20 years ago

From the Sept. 27, 2000, issue

• Bradenton Beach commissioners approved a $6 million motel/restaurant/retail complex at the corner of Bridge Street and Gulf Drive that was expected to generate $160,000 in permitting fees and $21,000 in annual property taxes for the city. • Anna Maria city workers discovered two snakes while collecting trash. The snakes were about 18 inches long and behaved aggressively toward the workers. So the snakes — determined to be pygmy rattlesnakes — were killed. • Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore said she was not happy Commissioner Don Maloney quoted her remarks about consolidation at a commission meeting she did not attend.

Approaching city hall anna maria city Hall as it was in 1963. islander Photos: manatee county Public Library System a sign outside Bradenton Beach city Hall beckons voters in 1981.

From the Sept. 29, 2010, issue remnants of an old airport runway — city field — remain on the south side of the old Holmes Beach city Hall in 1982.

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• Anna Maria Elementary students assembled outdoors to wave flags, make speeches, sing songs and promote global peace, part of International Peace Day. • Clang, clink, clunk went the trolleys. And then Manatee County Area Transit sidelined the open-air vehicles for repairs and substituted buses on the fare-free service line. Eventually, the open-air trolleys were permanently replaced with buses. • Architect Gene Aubry was sworn in as Anna Maria commissioner to complete the term for the seat Harry Stoltzfus lost in a recall election. • Islanders remembered Genevieve Nowicky Alban of Anna Maria who died at 91. She was instrumental in promoting the arts and local arts organizations, including the founding of the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island. — Lisa neff

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Anna Maria adopts 2020-21 budget, tax hike for property owners

budget talks

An aerial view of City Pier Park at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. City commissioners approved funds to improve the park in the 202021 budget. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

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Anna Maria has its spending plan ready for 2020-

City commissioners voted 4-0 Sept. 24 to approve the $9,070,607 budget and 2.0500 millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. The seat of Commissioner Amy Tripp, who resigned in August to move to North Carolina, remains empty. The city’s 2020-21 budget is $1,719,069 less than the current year’s spending plan thanks to completion of the Anna Maria City Pier, which ballooned the 2019-20 budget. The pier’s impact can be seen in the budget for capital outlay projects. This year, the city budgeted $1,879,989 to construct the structure. With the job complete, the 2020-21 budget includes $295,000 for capital projects. The city budgeted $1,767,508 for general expenditures —salaries and administrative costs — $1,288,072

for public works and $1,280,847 for stormwater improvements as the second- and third-largest expenses in the new budget. Mayor Dan Murphy has said the stormwater improvement funds, which saw a $393,477 increase over this year, are due to an “aggressive” drainage

Holmes Beach adopts 2020-21 budget, city tax increase

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By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is ready for 2020-21. Commissioners unanimously approved ordinances Sept. 22 ratifying the 2020-21 budget, including an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes and adoption of the budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. There were no changes to the budget from the first reading, which was approved Sept. 10. The total 2020-21 budget is $17,879,270, compared with $16,967,913 in 2019-20. The commission approved a maximum millage rate of 2.25 mills for the 2020-21 fiscal year — a tax increase for property owners. The adopted millage rate is 4.6% more than the rollback rate of 2.1641 mills. The rollback is the millage needed to generate the same tax revenue as 2019-20. Millage is $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value. At 2.25 mills, the ad valorem tax on a property

valued at $500,000 would be $1,125. At 2.1641 mills, the property would be taxed $1,082.05. The total assessed property value for 2020 is $2,183,183,526, as compared with $2,101,932,610 in 2019. Other sources of city revenue include Swiftmud, WCIND, the county distributed fifth-cent gas tax, and the state distributed second-, fourth- and ninth-cent gas taxes, as well as the half-cent discretionary tax. “We had about $493,000 less in recurring revenue, excluding grants and stormwater,” Commissioner Terry Schaefer said. “Considering where we started and where we ended up, it’s a very fair budget. I would hope, with greater resources next year, we would be able to achieve a rollback. That would be ideal.” Commissioner Chair Jim Kihm said, on the previous year’s tax bill from the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, the line item for the tax collected for the city is about 17% of the total bill. “Please, try to keep that in mind when you look at your tax bill,” Kihm said. “It is not just the city of Holmes Beach.”

improvement plan that includes installing vertical infiltration trenches in rights of way along Pine Avenue, South Bay Boulevard, Crescent Drive, Magnolia Avenue and Gladiolus Street. The budget includes $2,214,819 in reserves. For revenue, the city will generate $2,607,740 in ad valorem funding from the 2.0500 millage rate. The rate is a tax increase for property owners with property values rising from $1,200,147,787 in 2019 to $1,272,068,427 in 2020. Millage is $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value, so the owner of a $500,000 property would pay $1,025 in ad valorem tax at the 2.0500 millage rate. At the rollback rate of 1.9599 mills — the rate needed to produce the same revenue as the current year —a $500,000 property would cost its owner $979.95 in ad valorem tax. The second-highest source of budgeted revenue is $1,280,847 for stormwater fees, grants and permits. The figure is bolstered by $750,000 grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District for drainage improvements. Other notable revenue sources for 2020-21 include $1,182,500 from city licensing, permits and fees, as well as $665,568 in intergovernmental revenues, such as gas taxes. There was no public comment.

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Anna Maria inks pier lease, GSM group to open in November By chrisann allen islander reporter

Let the celebration begin: The lease is signed. Anna Maria commissioners unanimously voted Sept. 24 to approve a lease with a trio of Pine Avenue business owners for a grill and bait shop on the T-end of the new city pier. The group, doing business as GSM Partners LLC, comprises former Commissioner Brian Seymour, owner of the Pine Avenue General Store; Victor Mattay, owner of Dips Ice Cream; and Nicholas Graham of Pine Avenue Bait and Tackle; all in the Historic Green Village on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. “I think it’s a good partnership,” Mayor Dan Murphy said Sept. 24. “And I think it is a very fair and equitable contract.” City commissioners Sept. 4 voted to select the group’s bid, and negotiations between Murphy and Seymour began. The city accepted GSM’s rent proposal of $6,000 per month for the first year, with a 2.5% increase each following year. GSM Partners agreed to the city’s proposed 5-year lease with a 5-year option. According to the contract, the rent includes $500 for cold storage in the primary building on the south side of the T-end. After several failed lease attempts, the city is still deciding how the primary space will be used. The contract states the city will provide pier maintenance, for which GSM Partners will pay 10% of cost, to be revisited each year. The tenant also is responsible for 20% of the cost of utilities. The request for proposals stipulated the city would provide drywall, flooring, a 4-foot hood, grease trap, fire suppression, electrical and plumbing rough-in. The tenant is responsible for fixtures, equipment, painting and finish work, as well as design and construction of the food service areas with 45 days to complete the build-out and open for business.

the building at the t-end of the new anna maria city Pier sits empty Sept. 24. the city contracted gSm Partners LLc, a trio of anna maria businesses, for a grill and bait shop in a portion of the leasable space, to be operational by nov. 8. islander Photo: chrisann allen

That puts completion at Nov. 8. If the tenant completes the build-out in less than 45 days, rent payment for the month might be waived. Seymour, who attended the meeting on behalf of the partnership, said GSM Partners hired a planner, who has started work on the design. “We’re trying to move the process forward to get to permitting as soon as possible,” Seymour said. Murphy said Sept. 24 that Seymour agreed to manage the build-out — including the city’s share of construction, previously estimated at about $41,350. The mayor said Seymour would provide estimates for each portion of the project, to be approved by the commission. “I think by having Mr. Seymour in charge of organizing and spearheading that, it will really make things go a lot quicker,” Murphy said. Seymour added that he determined the grease trap, estimated as a $25,000 expense for the city, would not be required. A motion for the mayor to sign the contract with

GSM passed unanimously. “We look forward to not just these next 10 years, but potentially, hopefully, more in the future,” Seymour said. “And maybe looking into the primary space as well.”

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People are anticipating the grill and bait shop at the new Anna Maria City Pier. GSM Partners will open in early November. Hours of operation will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily — and the pier will open the same. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and “sweet treats.” The list of bait and tackle is extensive, with seasonal and frozen bait and a live bait well. In the meantime, the pier remains open for visitors and fishing 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. — chrisann allen

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Bard in the yard a still from robert Wise’s 1961 version of “West Side Story,” a musical, modernish update of William Shakespeare’s “romeo and Juliet.” the John and mable ringling museum of art, 5401 Bay Shore road, Sarasota, is planning to go outdoors with a film series featuring work based on Shakespeare plays. the ringling will screen films on the museum grounds. the friday night program begins with “West Side Story” nov. 6. for more information, including ticket details, go online to ringling.org or call 941-359-5700. islander courtesy Photo

ONGOING ON AMI Through October, Pat O’Neill’s “The Beauty of Acrylics” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

FAMILY ONGOING OFF AMI Through Jan. 3, 2021, “Water’s Extreme Journey” exhibit, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131, bishopscience.org. ONGOING VIRTUAL Manatee Libraries celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in September and October. Information: mymanatee.org/library. AHEAD ON AMI

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Oct. 30, Trail of Treats, islandwide. TENTATIVE Dec. 4, holiday walk and tree-lighting, Holmes Beach. TENTA-

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COMMUNITY AHEAD ON AMI Oct. 10, Manatee Public Beach International Coastal Cleanup, Holmes Beach. Oct. 13, Tuesdays, Anna Maria Farmers Market, Anna Maria.

Seascapes, sea life celebrated island gallery West will exhibit the work of Pat o’neill throughout october in “the Beauty of acrylics.” o’neill is a Bradenton artist known for painting florida seascapes and sea life. igW plans a facebook Live interview with o’neill at 5 p.m. monday, oct. 5. the gallery is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at 5368 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, go online to www.islandgallerywest.com or call the gallery at 941-778-6648. islander courtesy Photo

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On the reading list the non-fiction addiction Book club will meet online with the island Library’s Liz Williams at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, oct. 21, to discuss “the inner Life of animals” by Peter Wohlleben. a Booklist notice for the book read, “Wohlleben offers an insightful consideration of the emotional and cognitive lives of animals.” for more information, email Williams at liz. williams@mymanatee.org. islander courtesy Photo

County libraries power up curbside service In the Manatee County Libraries System’s new service, patrons will drive the “bookmobile.” Public libraries will resume curbside pickup service Thursday, Oct. 1. The service is resuming for library patrons to request materials and either arrange a pickup by going online or calling a library. Staff will observe social distancing and wear masks and so must patrons. For more information, go online to mymanatee. org or call the Island Library at 941-778-6341.

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GOOD TO KNOW SAVE THE DATES Saturday, Oct. 31, Halloween. Sunday, Nov. 1, daylight saving time ends. Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving. Send announcements to calendar@islander.org.

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The city of Anna Maria is lining up vendors for the farmers market set for Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 13. A notice on the city website at cityofannamaria. com described the market at City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., as a community-based event offering produce, baked goods, jams and honey, gourmet food and more. Approved vendors must set up for the market by 7:30 a.m. Market hours will be 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through May 11, 2021, and the city will implement policies intended to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Market policies state: • Customers and vendors must wear masks; • Customers and vendors must social distance by 6 feet; • Vendors must display signage about pandemic precautions and policies. For more information about the market, contact the city at 941-708-6130 or go online to cityofannamaria. com.

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AMIHS museum reopens, plans â€˜limitedâ€™ fall, winter season By ryan Paice islander reporter

Where can you go, what can you do? Many things â€œto doâ€? on Anna Maria Island have been closed or canceled due to the coronavirus. But people can enjoy perusing the island history offered by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society at its museum, cottage and grounds, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. AMIHS board member Valerie Wilson told The Islander Sept. 23 that the museum was set to reopen Oct. 2 after its annual spruce-up. The museum closes every September for cleaning and repairs. During this yearâ€™s closure, AMIHS hired JayPros Handyman Service to resurface the museumâ€™s worn hardwood flooring. â€œDuring the spring, we noticed that the floors really needed to be taken care of,â€? Wilson said. â€œBut now theyâ€™re all nice and shiny.â€? The museum will open to the public 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays until spring, when the board will consider expanding hours to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. â€œWeâ€™d like to be open Monday-Friday, but weâ€™re

limited,â€? Wilson said. Only five people will be allowed inside the museum at once and they must socially distance and wear face masks to prevent the virusâ€™ spread. Wilson added that the museumâ€™s docents will frequently sanitize the interior with anti-bacterial wipes. Wilson said the museum wasnâ€™t significantly impacted by COVID-19 from a financial perspective because it does not collect an entrance fee. She said the museum was more impacted by a lack of gift shop sales. â€œBut it wasnâ€™t a dramatic drop or anything,â€? she said. â€œNothing to be overly concerned about.â€? The museum had closed in the early spring, with the outbreak of the coronavirus. It reopened in late spring, closed again briefly due to concerns about the pandemic and then closed in September for improvements. But one of the historical societyâ€™s most popular attractions â€” the old Anna Maria City Jail with â€œNo roof, no doors, no windows, no barsâ€? and â€œno guests for yrs nâ€™ yrsâ€? â€” never closes. For more information, call AMIHS at 941-778- Jay Shore, owner of JayPros in Holmes Beach, applies a vintage treatment to the reception desk at 0492 or go online to amihs.org. the anna maria island Historical Society museum, 402 Pine ave., anna maria.

Jay Shore explains his work method on the refinished floors at the Pine avenue museum, where he used â€œa non-abrasive green productâ€? to remove the top layer without sanding. refinishing the floors took 10 days â€œstart-to-finish,â€? according to Shore. islander Photos: amy V.t. moriarty

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â€˘ Monday, Oct. 12, record day, no school. â€˘ Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school. â€˘ Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break. Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-708-5525.

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Anna Maria Elementaryâ€™s virtual students â€˜presentâ€™ for class â€œHere.â€? â€œPresent.â€? Anna Maria Elementaryâ€™s e-learning and brickand-mortar students are considered the same when it comes to recording attendance for school funding allocations. Of the island schoolâ€™s 202 students, 54 began the 2020-21 academic year as e-learners, according to principal Jackie Featherston. Featherston said Sept. 23 that regarding attendance counts, e-learning students mark themselves present by logging in on mysdmc.manateeschools.net. If the e-student forgets to log in, â€œWe can tell they are present by the completion of their classwork for the day,â€? Featherston said. E-learning students have until midnight Sunday to complete assignments for the week prior. â€œThe funding is the same for our e-learning stu-

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Pandemic concerns clear AMI’s community calendar By Lisa neff islander editor

Many islanders who “streamed” and “Zoomed” through spring and summer may continue home-based, remote-centric entertainment through the fall. October traditionally brings the launch of a fallwinter calendar crowded with club meetings, art shows and entertainment offerings. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the island’s datebook Sept. 25 looked different from years past, with penciled-in Zoom meetings, canceled gatherings and postponed events. And it was unclear that day how the governor’s decision moving the state into phase 3 of reopening would impact the event schedule. One of the island’s largest annual events, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, a street festival with live music and vendors, will not occur Oct. 19-20. Anna Maria commissioners revoked an event permit, leading the chamber to postpone — indefinitely — the party on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra announced earlier this year that it would not hold the Symphony on the Sand concert in early November. AMICCO, in an August news release, stated the “intention is to continue with future performances of Symphony on the Sand in 2021.” AMICCO also is looking ahead to 2021 for any concerts. “At this date, we are waiting to see how all things COVID-related develop for the winter season before we announce any decisions for 2021,” Linda Burke, AMICCO’s executive director, said Sept. 22. In September and October, arts organizations traditionally announce plans for fall-winter art walks and gallery receptions. While galleries, including Island Gallery West and the Artists’ Guild Gallery in Holmes Beach, remain open with limited hours and exhibits, there were no announced art walks as of Sept. 25. In any other fall, the Island Players would have staged one play and rehearsals would be ongoing for another, but Sept. 25 the community theater’s website lacked even a schedule for 2020-21. “We are planning to begin our season in March but do not have details confirmed yet as to dates and plays,” Diane Phinney of the players said Sept. 23. Meanwhile, the Offstage Ladies Auxiliary of the Island Players, a theater support group, had canceled the remainder of its 2020 meetings.

“We have toyed with the idea of possibly December but really cannot make that determination until early November,” said Ellen Devine. “Hoping to be back on schedule for 2021.” In the spring, other community and social groups shifted to teleconference meetings using platforms such as Zoom. Such meetings likely will continue through the fall for some, including the Anna Maria Island Garden Club. “Sadly, there will be no in-person garden club meetings at Roser this year,” said Claudia Carlson, club president. “We expect to communicate with members through monthly webinars but at present those are not available to the general public.” After the phase 3 announcement, Carlson confirmed the canceled meetings, stating that “the board and myself firmly believe in science.” The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club, which was gathering Saturday mornings at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe in Holmes Beach, has not met for months and, as of Sept. 25, had no plans to meet.

“Due to the age of most of our members and that we still have several who are still up north, we’ve not started back with our meetings,” said Kiwanis representative Sandy Haas-Martens. She said club president John Chappie, mayor of Bradenton Beach, may reevaluate in October. Meanwhile, some island churches continued to hold worship services, Bible studies and other activities but none had announced general public events, including pancake breakfasts and rummage sales. As of Sept. 25, St. Bernard Catholic Church awaited guidance from its diocese on holding breakfasts and sales and Roser Memorial Community Church’s leadership had not decided if it would fire up the griddle for Saturday breakfasts. So, what’s on the community calendar? The city of Anna Maria filled Tuesdays on the calendar beginning Oct. 13 and continuing into 2021 with a series of farmer markets at City Pier Park. And the chamber scheduled its business awards in November. PLeaSe, See CaLeNDaR, neXt Page

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When it came time to decorate for Halloween, Ginny’s and Jane E’s retail manager took inspiration from her favorite movie: “Beetlejuice.” “It was so much fun,” manager Amanda Foster said of setting up the display at the cafe-store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. She said for Halloween, staff wear costumes at the business owned by her parents, Paul and Tammy. However, there are no current plans to give away candy Oct. 31, Paul Foster said Sept. 16. Precautions during the coronavirus pandemic have created questions and concerns about observing traditions, such as trick-or-treating. “We would participate if something was going on. We’re not anti-Halloween. I just don’t even know what this year’s going to bring, it’s such an upside-down year,” Paul Foster said. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce annually coordinates a children’s costume contest and the Trail of Treats to businesses for trick-or-treating on Halloween. In an email to The Islander, the chamber indicated it will forego the costume contest at Halloween and was surveying business owners for their Beetlejuice awaits a Halloween treat near the interest in the Trail of Treats. For more information, go online to www.ginny- entrance to ginny’s & Jane e’s cafe and coastal Store, 9807 gulf drive, anna maria. islander Photo: sandjanees.com or call 941-778-3170. — amy V.t. moriarty

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Are you ready to jump into the cabana lifestyle on AMI? By amy V.t. moriarty islander reporter

Wanted: Enthusiastic business partner with time for the beach. No cash required. If that sounds good, then CabanUp owner Jeff Zeunik may be looking to hook up with you. CabanUp opened in August 2019 in the Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza at 3216 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Zeunik developed the company to help make a day at the beach more relaxing by providing a canopy, Wi-Fi, a charging station, chairs, beach games, a cooler and more. Zeunik now wants to provide the assets and turn over daily operations, but maintain majority ownership and provide strategic support. He said a partner would need no buy-in and see no added expenses, but would realize a profit. “I’m literally trying to give money away, well, give profit away,” Zeunik said Sept. 23. “It’s the Baskin-Robbins inside of a Dunkin’ Donuts model, I like to say.” Zeunik said his ideal partner would have an established business that could also operate CabanUp. He said an employee for the CabanUp side of the business would be covered by the rentals. Zeunik noted that the beach gear mostly fits in the box truck — an asset of the business — and only

Jeff Zeunik, owner of cabanup, lines up some canopy tents Sept. 25 in preparation for a busy weekend. islander Photo: amy V.t. moriarty

a small amount of storage is needed. He said his family has vacationed on Anna Maria Island for the past 10 years and the idea for CabanUp was born during a visit, when he “saw a lack of supply for a demand that is real.” “We really seek to be friendly with everything that

is good about Anna Maria Island,” Zeunik said. Zeunik estimates CabanUp’s service calls are divided between Holmes Beach and Anna Maria at 45% per city, and Bradenton Beach at 10%. For more info, visit www.cabanup.com or contact Zeunik at jeff@cabanup.com or 202-549-7709.

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Gathering

Pet blessing by car at GDLC

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, will hold its traditional pet blessing Saturday, Oct. 3. However, the 10 a.m.-noon event will be a drivethru ceremony and include a collection of donations for an animal shelter. For more, call the church at 941-778-1813.

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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.

Work before play Volunteers with crossPointe fellowship work in September on a playground for the church grounds, 8605 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the rev. ed moss said the kids’ adventure playground is a work in progress, made possible with support from church members and also community businesses, including moss Builders of Holmes Beach and Woodruff & Sons of Bradenton. the church, following pandemic guidelines, holds worship Sundays at 9 a.m. and also hosts a variety of programs. for more information, call the church office at 941-778-0719. islander courtesy Photo

Seeding Hope campaign roser memorial community church, 512 Pine ave., anna maria, seeks volunteers to package seeds in envelopes for distribution in christianbased agricultural campaigns. Volunteers will pick up seeds and envelopes to package at home, then return the packages to the church. for more information about volunteering, call the office at 941-228-5660. for more information about Hope Seeds, go online to hopeseeds.org. islander courtesy Photo

ONLINE WORSHIP Christ Church of Longboat Key, christchurchlbk.org. CrossPointe Fellowship, Facebook. Catholic Diocese of Venice, Spectrum cable TV. 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.

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Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941383-6491. Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. — Wednesday supper, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. — Book discussion group, Gloria Dei Lutheran Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719. 6:45 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast, CrossPointe Fellowship, Church, Zoom-based. Information: gdlami18@gmail.com. Holmes Beach. EVENTS SAVE THE DATES Thursdays Saturday, Oct. 3 Nov. 1, All Saints Day. 9:30 a.m. — Women’s fellowship class, CrossPointe Fellow10 a.m.-noon — Pet blessing drive-thru, Gloria Dei Lutheran Nov. 2, All Souls Day. ship, Holmes Beach. Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-1813. Dec. 10-18, Hanukkah. Saturdays Dec. 25, Christmas. 9 a.m.-noon, Lord’s Warehouse thrift store, Longboat Island

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• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce collects food donations for a Manatee County Food Drive through October. Information: 941-778-1541. • Keep Manatee Beautiful seeks volunteers for its anti-litter efforts. Information: 941-795-8272. • 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.

Assistance offered on AMI

• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce offers free face masks. Information:941-778-1541. • Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee offers produce at select locations. Information: 941-747-4655. • 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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Teaching tiny ‘ones’ — princesses and heroes — includes birthday celebration

adaline Baum, who saw her first birthday Sept. 23, digs into her smash cake Sept. 18 at teachable moments Learning center, 4200 32nd St. W., Bradenton. owner tina Pouso supplied cakes, costumes and decorations for the photo shoot.

Kinsley corbino loves the frosting on her smash cake at her preschool, teachable moments. Kinsley will turn 1 on dec. 11. School proprietor tina Pouso celebrated Sept. 18 with the children who turn 1 before the end of 2020 at her learning center.

Here ye, here ye the anna maria island Privateers Sept. 19 inducted honorary members. Honors went to doreen flynn of the drift in in Bradenton Beach, frank commendatore of tommy Knockers Saloon in Bradenton, and constance Pring of the Seafood Shack in cortez. islander courtesy Photo

Lights go out on National Night Out due to COVID-19 National Night Out is a night at home — this year. The annual National Night Out event, planned for Oct. 3 in Holmes Beach City Field in the 5800 block of Marina Drive, was canceled due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. The event, which takes place in cities across

the United States and Canada, is an opportunity for police and members of the community to have a good time while discussing local concerns. Holmes Beach had participated since 2016. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the city plans to continue the event next year. — chrisann allen

ethan Litzell grabs a taste of cake at a Sept. 18 birthday party at teachable moments Learning center. ethan will turn 1 on oct. 11. the preschool serves students from anna maria island and Bradenton. islander courtesy Photos

Palma Sola plant sale planned

The Palma Sola Botanical Park plans to hold its Fall Plants & More Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The event typically features vendors selling native and exotic plants, wood, pottery, textile and jewelry art. Also, shoppers will find lunch items and treats for sale, as well as live musical performances. A notice said “social distancing and face masks encouraged.” The park is at 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton. For more information, call the park at 941-7612866.

At your service

Obituaries are offered as a community service to residents and family of residents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit to news@islander.org. Obituaries are free. Paid obituaries can be discussed with advertising consultant Toni Lyon at 941-778-7978.

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Cops & Courts

• 5501 Holmes Blvd. LLC v. city; • 56th Street Cottages LLC, 303 56th St. v. city; • AMI Breeze LLC, 209 54th St., v. city, summary judgment and fee appeals; • Gulf Front Paradise LLC, 102 77th St. v. city; • Mojito Splash LLC, 304 65th St. v. city, summary judgment appeal; • Kaleta, 204 72nd St. v. city, two cases; • City v. Bali Hai JV LLC, 6900 Gulf Drive.

HB conducts legal business in the ‘shade’ By chrisann allen islander reporter

Streetlife

Staff reports

Island police reports

Anna Maria Sept. 19, 400 block of Magnolia Avenue, noise. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint about a loud pool party. An ordinance violation notice was issued and the party quieted. Sept. 20, 100 block of Pelican Drive, noise. The MCSO received a complaint at 6 p.m. about loud music lasting for hours. The complainant said to get away, he went to a dog park for peace and quiet. No additional information was available. Sept. 20, 512 Pine Ave., Roser Memorial Community Church. The MCSO took a report of a missing bike valued at about $150 and left outside the church during service. Sept. 20, 400 block of Pine Avenue, noise. The MCSO responded to a complaint about a loud party “whooping it up.” Sept. 21, Jacaranda Road at the beach, theft. The MCSO responded to a renter’s report that two bikes were stolen from a beach entrance. Sept. 22, 500 block of Seagull Way, noise. The MCSO received a complaint at 7:50 p.m. about noise, with the complainant requesting “cops to come and give them a lecture.” No violation was found. The MCSO polices Anna Maria. Bradenton Beach Sept. 19, 100 block of 12th Street South, abandoned boat. A resident called the Bradenton Beach Police Department to report a vessel that had anchored in the Intracoastal Waterway drifted to a private dock after a storm. An officer deemed the vessel abandoned due to

BBPD arrests Lakeland man for vehicle theft

the Holmes Beach mayor and commissioners meet Sept. 24 via Zoom to strategize on 12 lawsuits with attorneys Patricia Petruff, Jay daigneault, randy mora and erica augello. islander Screenshot

public after the cases close. City attorneys Patricia Petruff of Dye Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt and St. Paul of Bradenton, and Jay Daigneault, Randy Mora and Erica Augello of Trask Daigneault of Clearwater provided council. Trask Daigneault is contracted by the city’s insuror. The meeting concluded with the only motion — to adjourn the meeting. Cases considered included: • 210 North Harbor LLC v. city; • 212 North Harbor Drive LLC v. city; • 302 55th St. LLC v. city; • 307 66th St. LLC v. city; its poor condition and tried, unsuccessfully, to contact the registered owner. Sept. 20, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Dr. S., stolen vehicle. Plant City residents called the BBPD to report a stolen vehicle and trailer. The vehicle’s owner had loaded furniture into the trailer before visiting Coquina Beach. While the driver was on the beach, his acquaintance drove off with the vehicle and trailer. The vehicles were entered into databases. Sept. 21, Leffis Key, 2600 Gulf Drive S., abandoned vehicle. A Manatee County code enforcement officer reported an abandoned motorcycle to the BBPD. The vehicle was not reported stolen. BBPD polices Bradenton Beach. Cortez No new reports. MCSO polices Cortez. Holmes Beach Sept. 15, 200 block of North Harbor Drive, noise. Holmes Beach police officers responded to a noise complaint at a vacation rental. The officer took a decibel reading and determined excessive noise, the second offense by the renter, who was cited both times. Sept. 17, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 block of Gulf Drive, camping. An officer on patrol spotted a person sleeping on the beach. The officer woke the individual, who was cited for camping. Sept. 19, 400 block of 28th Street, information. An HBPD officer was called to a fight at a residence. The officer determined the altercation was verbal and no charges were filed. Sept. 20, 4300 block of Gulf Drive, battery. People reported a fight in progress in a stopped vehicle. Upon arrival, Holmes Beach police officers determined a fight had occurred between two people in the vehicle while a

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lakeland resident Martin Aldridge Sept. 17 for allegedly giving a false ID to deputies after they located a stolen vehicle on his property. The Polk County deputies then contacted the Bradenton Beach Police Department to report they found a vehicle which had possibly been stolen from a Bradenton Beach resident. A BBPD officer contacted the registered vehicle owner, who said she didn’t report the vehicle missing because she believed it was borrowed by a friend. However, the owner reported that Aldridge didn’t have permission to take the vehicle and told the BBPD that Aldridge must have entered her house without permission to take her keys. She asked to press charges. The BBPD officer issued her a case number and a victim’s rights pamphlet, then filed a capias request to press felony charges against Aldridge for grand theft auto and burglary. The false ID charge is a misdemeanor. The vehicle was recovered from the Lakeland property and returned to the owner. Aldridge remained in custody at the Polk County jail under a $500 bond as of Sept. 25. — ryan Paice

juvenile was present. One person was arrested for battery and transported to the Manatee County jail. Sept. 21, 600 block of Gladstone Lane, information. An officer was sent to the house of a person who complained of nausea and hallucinations after opening a mailed package and inhaling the contents. Emergency management services arrived and checked vital signs, which appeared normal. Sept. 22, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, criminal mischief. A person reported someone intentionally hooked his drone with a fishing pole and cast it into the water. The angler claimed it was accidental. Due to conflicting reports and witness statements, the case was sent to the state attorney’s office for review against the angler for criminal mischief resulting in loss of property. Sept. 23, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, warrant. While on patrol, and officer observed a person behaving irrationally at the beach. The officer determined there was an outstanding arrest warrant for the individual in Manatee County. HBPD polices Holmes Beach. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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Nesting dwindles Linda oneal, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring volunteer, counts eggshells Sept. 17 from an excavated sea turtle nest in the nursery area near Peppertree Lane in anna maria, where 18 of 349 nests laid in 2020 remained to hatch as of Sept. 23. Volunteers wait 72 hours after a nest hatches, then dig out the nest to determine how many eggs hatched, didnâ€™t hatch or if there are dead or live hatchlings. islander Photos: courtesy amitW

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a loggerhead, found stranded in Holmes Beach and named Violet by rescuers, undergoes rehabilitation at mote marine Laboratory. islander Photo: courtesy mote marine Laboratory

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gulls, terns and other shorebirds frolic Sept. 23 in the slush of water and sand pouring out of a large extractor on the beach near 17th Street in Bradenton Beach. the equipment removes rocks and other materials from the sand, which is pumped onto the beach for erosion renourishment. the birds fish for crabs, bivalves and other food sources in the wake of the machinery. islander Photos: chrisann allen

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Goodness, Gamma, Delta! Forecasters ran through a regular list of 21 assigned names in the Atlantic hurricane season with more than two months remaining. After Wilfred, Alpha formed, followed by Beta. Next in the chute? Gamma. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season had already set a record of nine named storms by July 30. The neff number was the highest recorded since the satellite era began in 1966, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration And when NOAA adjusted its storm season forecast in early August, the experts predicted we’d see an “extremely active” season, with 19-25 named storms, including 7-11 hurricanes. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. Now 2020 is only the second in which the Greek alphabet has been used for naming storms. The first was during the 2005 hurricane season, when four storms reached Category 5 strength — Emily, Katrina, Rita and Wilma. There are variations in weather patterns and water temperatures leading to one season being more active than another. Still, climate change is making storms worse, according to research and data released Sept. 23 by Climate Central, an independent organization that surveys and conducts scientific research on climate change. Some considerations: • Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic — known as the main development region for tropical depressions, storms and hurricanes — have risen 1.85 degrees Fahrenheit in the last century. • Warming water and air from climate change create the potential for stronger hurricanes delivering heavier rain and higher storm surge. • The likelihood of a tropical storm reaching a Cat-

egory 3 status has increased since 1979, according to Climate Central. A study released earlier this year reexamined global satellite data from 1979 to 2017. Using regular intensity estimates available every six hours, scientists determined the probability of a hurricane reaching a Category 3 or higher increased about 8% per decade. For the North Atlantic, the number shot to 49% per decade. Analyzing for three-year periods, the proportion of fixes indicating a major hurricane jumped from about 32% to 39% globally and from about 15% to 38% in the North Atlantic. Water temperatures in the tropical Atlantic during hurricane season have risen about 1.85 F over the past

hundred years. When combined with the warming atmosphere, storms have a greater potential for strengthening, leading to greater impacts on people. More water evaporates into the storms, allowing for heavier rain. Also, there is evidence the forward speed of storms is slowing, increasing rainfall amounts over a particular place and adding to inland flooding. And, with sea levels averaging 7 inches higher than a century ago, coastal flooding from storm surge already is deeper and traveling farther inland. Without cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, the trends will continue, with higher coastal inundation levels, higher rainfall rates, and a higher percentage of storms reaching major hurricane status. noaa on Sept. 22 released a satellite image of tropical Storm Beta and Hurricane teddy “holding hands” over the atlantic ocean.

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In the island sports mix: football, soccer, golf, horseshoes Kevin P. cassidy islander reporter

A week of no rain saw football and soccer play on at the Center of Anna Maria Island, while golf in Holmes Beach and horseshoes in Anna Maria rounded things out. After two weeks of action in the adult flag football league, there are two teams chasing perfection. Solid Rock Construction is on top of the standings at 2-0 with 1-0 cassidy Ugly Grouper on their heels. Sandbar, Slim’s Place, Moss Builders and Beach Bums follow with matching 1-1 records, while Gulfview Windows and Doors at 0-1 and Progressive Cabinetry at 0-2 are in search of victory. The action kicked off Sept. 24 with Moss Builders earning a 35-24 victory over Gulfview Windows and Doors behind three touchdown passes and a rushing TD from Ryan Moss. Jonathan Moss contributed rushing and receiving touchdowns, while Evelyn Long and Carter Cole each added a TD catch to the victory. Matt Briley had a strong game for Gulfview, finishing with two touchdown passes and a rushing and receiving score. Jason Sato added a touchdown pass, while Jordan Demers and Cory Banks each finished with touchdown receptions in the loss. The second game of the evening saw Beach Bums outscore Sandbar 41-36 behind five touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown from quarterback Matthew Manger. Kemo Harris was his top target, finishing with six catches, including three for touchdown. Dina DeJesus and Jaret Rojas each finished with touchdown catches in the victory.

Chase Richardson had a strong game for Sandbar, finishing with two touchdown passes and two rushing TDs. McKenna Ainger added a touchdown pass, while Anthony Mannino finished with three touchdown grabs. The third game of the night was a barnburner as Solid Rock Construction held on for a 36-35 win over Slim’s Place behind five touchdown passes from Tim Shaughnessy. Cody Smith finished with three touchdown receptions, while Danny Murphy had a gamehigh 10 catches for a touchdown reception and a pair of extra points. Kari Stephens, with one touchdown reception and Bri Shaughnessy with an extra-point reception completed the scoring for Solid Rock. Connor Haughey had a big game for Slim’s Place, finishing with two passing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown along with a pair of extra points. Dominick Otteni snagged a pair of touchdown receptions, while also chipping in a touchdown pass and an extra point. Keith McQuillen completed the scoring for Slim’s in the loss with a touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion. The last game of the evening saw Ugly Grouper swim past Progressive Cabinetry 39-6 behind Ray Gardner’s four passing TDs, a rushing touchdown and a pick-six on defense. Ava Zink added a pair of touchdown receptions and Jay Hoffmeister and Ben Sato completed the scoring with touchdown grabs. Brandin Holcomb connected with Brandon Kull for the lone touchdown in the loss for Progressive Cabinetry.

battle for first place is far from decided in both divisions. The 8-10 division is tight at the top with Progressive Cabinetry and Moss Builders both 1-0-1, just ahead of 1-0 Beach Bums. HSH Designs follows with a 1-2 record, while Miz & Hiz Biz is 0-2-1. The 11-14 division has Tidy MD and Gulf Drive Cafe tied with 2-1 records. Ugly Grouper follows at 1-2, while Slim’s Place is 0-3. The action kicked off in the 8-10 division Sept. 22 with Progressive Cabinetry cruising to a 3-0 victory over HSH Designs. Jack McCarthy led the way with a pair of goals and an assist and Jesse Zaccagnino added a goal. Jack Zaccagnino and Cammie Rudacille combined on seven saves to preserve the victory. Paxton Lee helped keep the game close for HSH Designs with five saves in the loss. The second 8-10 match up saw Beach Bums and Miz & Hiz Biz battle to a 1-1 tie. Cyrus Ryan scored the lone goal for Beach Bums and Hayden Eurice managed five saves. Nixon Connor scored for Miz & Hiz Biz, while Liam Nunez made four saves in the tie. The 11-13 division saw Ugly Grouper edge Slim’s Place 1-0 behind a goal by Hammish Robertson. Benjamin Young helped preserve the victory with eight saves. The last match of the evening saw Tidy MD and Gulf Drive Cafe battle to a 1-1 tie. Victor Albrecht scored for Tidy MD, while also coming through with six saves. Carter Eurice notched the lone goal in the tie for Youth soccer in week 3 Gulf Drive Cafe, which also received a combined six Youth soccer completed its third week and the saves from Aidan Gannon and Katelyn Cecil.

MPO presents ﬁnal chapter of long-range plan By ryan Paice islander reporter

A long-range future transportation plan contains a handful of Anna Maria Island-based projects. The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s strategic planning manager Leigh Holt presented board members Sept. 21 with a cost-feasible outline for the organization’s 2020-45 long-range plan. The MPO consists of 17 officials from local municipalities within Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, representing the three island cities chartered Island Transportation Planning Organization. The organization does not implement projects, but oversees state and federal funds directed to the work. The long-range plan provides a vision for the next 25 years of transportation improvement projects and must be updated every five years. MPO executive director David Hutchinson said projects must be included in the plan to receive any of the $2 billion in state and federal funds the organization projects by 2045.

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Key Royale golf news Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach teed off Sept. 21 with a nine-hole modified Stableford-system match. John Kolojeski fired a plus-4, four points above his average score, to win the day’s event. Ken Butler, Pat Dea, Bill Dimenna and Al Waal all finished at plus-2 to finish in a four-way tie for second place. The women took the course Sept. 22 in a nine-hole individual-low-net match in two flights. Sue Wheeler grabbed first place in Flight A with an even-par 32 to edge second-place finisher Meredith Slavin by a stroke. Penny Williams and Terry Westby both carded PLeaSe, See sPORTs, neXt Page

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The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following: • 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 a new traffic pattern and shifting construction to the north side of Cortez Road. Thru traffic will use the south side of Cortez Road. Also, outbound lanes of Harbor Landing Drive will be closed and traffic into Harbor Landings will be detoured to the west on 127th Street. • Multiple locations in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues. Impacted areas include Gulf Drive, Bay Drive South, Church Avenue and Cortez Road. Expect construction in rights of way and increased truck traffic. — Lisa neff

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Inshore, offshore hookups remain as fall, cooler temps arrive By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter

With overnight and morning air temps in the lowto mid-70s, fishing around Anna Maria Island is getting better as we transition to fall. Water temps are falling to the mid-70s, too, which is really getting the popular inshore trio of catch-andrelease — snook, redfish and trout — species to start feeding heavily. With an abundance of bait schools Stasny in Tampa Bay and along the beaches, we should begin to see an influx of migratory fish — Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish — for a showing. And don’t forget the snappers and groupers are arriving, too. Inshore, mangrove snapper are being found on the flats and over structure in abundance. As for the grouper, gags are being caught in Tampa Bay with some regularity. Live bait presentations and trolling deepdiving plugs are working for these fish. Moving offshore, reports of amberjack are becoming more frequent and snapper fishing, both yellowtails and mangroves, is quite good. On my Southernaire charters, my sport anglers are seeing plenty of catch-and-release action on the top inshore trio. The snook and trout are quite abundant and the reds are being caught while targeting the snook. Anchoring over structure in Tampa Bay is providing action on macks, bluefish and jack crevalle. Chumming these fish with some shiners is really creating a feeding frenzy — entertaining for my clients. The shiners aren’t lasting more than five seconds on the hook. That’s some good action right there. Capt. Warren Girle is finding action for his clients over deep grass flats during swift tides in the mornings. Casting free-lined live shiners as bait is yielding his SPORTS continued from Page 22

even-par 32s to tie for first in Flight B. The men were back on the course Sept. 24 for a nine-hole shamble that counted the top two scores for each foursome. The team of Ken Butler, Jon Holcomb, Jana Samuels and Quentin Talbert took first place with a score of 8-under-par 56, with the team of Pat Day, Ken Nagengast and Mike Riddick two strokes back in second. Horseshoe news Four teams emerged from pool play with 2-1 records and battled it out for the day’s championship during Sept. 23 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City hall horseshoe pits. In the first semifinal, Neil Hennessey cruised past

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Skip tubbs, visiting anna maria island from montana, shows off a 28-inch catchand-release snook, hooked up inshore Sept. 20 using a live shiner for bait. tubbs was guided to the fish by capt. Warren girle.

anglers mangrove snapper, ladyfish, mackerel, bluefish and numerous catch-and-release spotted seatrout. For the snappers, selecting the smaller-sized shiners for the hook is ideal, according to Girle. The 12-inch snapper prefer the smaller baits over big shiners. On shallower grass flats, Girle is putting clients on plenty of catch-and-release snook and a handful of catch-and-release redfish. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says limits of mangrove snapper are being caught by determined anglers at the pier. Live shrimp as bait is working the best and also attracts plenty of other species. Catchand-release redfish are being caught on shrimp, too, as well as a few juvenile tarpon. You also can add flounder to the list. Meanwhile, pier fishers using artificials — silver spoons and white jigs — are hooking up with some macks, jack crevalle and ladyfish. Tim Sofran 21-12, while Bud Meyers and Bob Heiger combined on a 22-0 shutout victory over Gary Howcroft and Tim Reiber. Hennessey stayed hot in the finals, earning a 21-6 victory over Meyers-Heiger to earn the day’s bragging rights. Two teams met in the finals during the Sept. 26 games with matching 2-1 records. The team of Jerry Disbrow and Heiger jumped out to an early lead and held on for an easy 22-3 victory over Hennessey. 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.

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