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the Best News on anna maria island since 1992 Astheworldterns look for new home. 6 lease negotiations continue for am pier. 2 county offers small business grants. 2 BB recommends face masks. 4
Meetings. 4 coVid-19 cases continue to rise. 5
Vote Notes. 5
Opinions. 6 10-20 YEARS AGO
looking back. 7
long-range transportation plans reviewed. 8
Streetlife. 8 Beach renourishment off to successful start. 9
Happenings announcements. 10 ame families on deadline for options. 11 Where’s tuna street? 12-13
Gathering.
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Obituaries.
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deP presents mangrove workshop. 15
NESTING NOTES.
Hatchlings emerge. 16
surf’s up. 18
Skimming AMI 18 anglers fill coolers for fish fries. 19
PropertyWatch. 20 CLASSIFIEDS. 20
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Holmes Beach prevails — again — over treehouse owners By leslie lake islander reporter
Three swings. Three strikes. After three amended complaints by selfrepresented Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen to challenge the U.S. District Court’s dismissal of their lawsuit against the city of Holmes Beach, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a host of other defendants, an appeals court shot them down July 17. A years-long legal fight has played out in administrative proceedings, state court and federal court over the elevated, two-story, non-permitted beachfront treehouse Tran and Hazen built in an Australian pine tree in 2011 at 103 29th St., Holmes Beach. Tran and Hazen reside at the property, where they also operate a vacation rental, Angelinos Sea Lodge. According to the decision released July 17 from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tran and Hazen’s pleadings remained rife with errors after two opportunities to correct them. In March 2019, they filed a pro se —
lynn tran, standing alongside the treehouse in June 2018 on her beachfront property at 103 29th st., Holmes Beach, discussed her plans for keeping the treehouse with the islander in spite of efforts by the city of Holmes Beach to have it removed. islander file Photo
without legal counsel — complaint in fedThat second complaint was dismissed. eral district court. The court said Tran and Hazen should The city filed a motion for a more definiseek legal advice before filing a third tive statement and the court subsequently amended complaint because it would be dismissed the complaint. their last chance. The pair filed a new complaint and again “The Hazens contend that the district the city asked for a more definite statement Please, see treehOuse, Page 3 or dismissal.
Island businesses receive millions in SBA COVID-19 funds By ryan Paice islander reporter
Federal loans to keep businesses afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic brought more than $15 million to Anna Maria Island. The Small Business Administration July 6 released some details on businesses that received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created in late March under the federal CARES Act. Several media organizations filed suit in May to compel disclosure of PPP recipients under the Freedom of Information Act. Intended to stabilize the economy, the
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PPP has allowed small businesses to apply for loans of up to $10 million to cover expenses such as rent and payroll. A loan may be forgiven if at least 60% of the money is spent on payroll costs. Otherwise, the loans carry a 1% interest rate and must be paid back within two years.
$150,000-plus For loans greater than $150,000, the SBA listed businesses, a value range, lender and date of approval, as well as some details about a business’ location, based on mailing address. Island businesses received $8.45 mil-
lion-$22.15 million from 24 loans greater than $150,000, according to the spreadsheets provided by the SBA. Businesses in Anna Maria received the bulk of those loans, securing 10, along with a $5.65 million-$14.7 million slice of the pie. Anna Maria businesses also secured the three largest loans on the island. GMI Holdings Co. received $2 million-$5 million, while ELRA Inc. and WELD Inc., both associated with Ed Chiles’ island restaurants, received loans valued between $1 million-$2 million. Please, see COViD-19, Page 2
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Finishing touches, negotiations continue for city pier By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter
It’s time to smooth out the details. The city of Anna Maria is working through negotiations with a possible restaurant and bait shop tenant for its newly opened pier. The new pier was built in the footprint of the historic pier, which opened in 1911 but was removed by the city after it was deemed destroyed by the city’s insurer following damage by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Construction on a new pier began in 2018. The city opened the pier on a limited schedule to sightseers and COVID-19 continued from page 1
GMI Holdings is the corporate entity for Joseph Galati, Galati Yacht Sales. Bradenton Beach businesses received the smallest cut, securing six of the 24 loans greater than $150,000 and $800,000-$2.05 million in funds. Bradenton Beach-based Koko and Associates — Gulf Drive Cafe — received the largest loan in the city, valued at $350,000-$1 million. Five others, including the Bridge Tender Inn and Wicked Taco, received $150,000-$350,000 loans. Holmes Beach businesses secured eight large loans, collecting $2 million-$5.4 million. Four Holmes Beach businesses, including LaPensee Plumbing and Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes, received $350,000-$1 million loans through the program. Another four loans were valued at $150,000-$350,000. Less than $150,000 For loans less than $150,000, the SBA did not identify businesses by name but provided amounts and other details. Island businesses received 194 smaller loans totaling $7,324,912. Businesses in Anna Maria received the smallest
anglers June 19. Due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus and lack of a tenant for the restaurant and bait shop, the pier opens 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Mayor Dan Murphy delivered a fact-finding report on pier progress July 16, during a commission meeting at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. He said historic photographs will be added to bathroom walls by the end of the month and a bulletin board with pictures of the old pier may be added to the entrance. Murphy also said additional hose outlets to clean the pier and three more fish-cleaning stations would
be installed. Commissioner Joe Muscatello asked Murphy if the city would consider mandating masks on the pier. Murphy said he wanted to speak with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office before opening that to a commission decision. The mayor said he was considering nighttime events on the pier, with “low-key entertainment” and expanded security, prior to the restaurant opening. He said he likely would bring an event proposal to the commission in late August, after speaking with the MCSO, the city’s law enforcement agency.
portion of this loan category — $1,906,331 in 53 loans, including the smallest loan, $1,441 to a limited liability company based in the city. Bradenton Beach businesses received fewer loans than Anna Maria, with 47 in tow, but also received a slightly larger distribution of funds —$2,061,337. Holmes Beach businesses received the largest slice of the small loans, 94 loans at a total value of $3,357,243. In total, island businesses collected $15,774,912$29,474,912 in loans through the PPP, according to the
SBA spreadsheets. As of July 18, $518 billion had been lent under the PPP and $112 billion remained unspent. The SBA is accepting new applications through Aug. 8. The media suit for federal records is still pending. It seeks the release of all PPP recipients and the loan amounts they received. Islander editor Lisa Neff contributed to this report.
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Manatee County offers ‘Safety First’ small business grants Manatee County is offering small businesses onetime grants of $5,000 to support continuity of operations during the pandemic. The funding is available to businesses with 15 employees or less that demonstrate a loss due to COVID-19. Nonprofits are not eligible. Also, businesses that received money through the federal Small Business Economic Injury Loan or Paycheck Protection Loan programs are not eligible. “We know there will be a very high demand for this one-time assistance program,” said Geri Lopez, director of the Redevelopment and Economic Oppor-
tunity department overseeing the program. “We’re just asking for patience through the process. We’re hopeful that this funding will help small businesses resume operations and meet CDC guidelines for public safety.” The application and more information on the program are at www.mymanatee.org/manateecares. Applications are due by Friday, July 24, but the process will close sooner if 500 applications are received. For more information, business owners can call 941-745-6271 or email recovermanatee@mymanatee. org.
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Murphy said he’d had several meetings on leasing the restaurant and bait shop with owners of the Ugly Grouper restaurant, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The city commission voted in May to approve the Ugly Grouper’s bid, entered negotiations and hopes to have the amenities open in late 2020 or early 2021. It has yet to be decided whether the new tenant or the city will complete the buildout. Murphy said the city requested a set of plans for the interiors. Once received, the plans will be reviewed and an estimate determined for the restaurant and bait shop buildout — furniture, equipment and fixtures.
Richard Hazen and wife Lynn Tran appear in Manatee County circuit court in defense of their treehouse in November 2019. Islander File Photo treehouse continued from page 1
court erred by dismissing their lawsuit … without giving them a chance to fix their mistakes,” the decision says. “The Hazens are right that the district court did not give them a chance to fix their mistakes — it gave them two. …Instead of fixing the mistakes they doubled down and replaced a shotgun pleading with another
“If we cannot finalize an offer by the end of the month, then I think we need to explore other alternatives,” he said. Murphy said he would provide the commission with other options or a firm offer from the Ugly Grouper to finalize the restaurant plans. “Hopefully, we have an offer,” he said. The next Anna Maria City Commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. The new Anna Maria City Pier, 101 Bay Blvd., is open for visitors July 9. The public access to the pier is limited to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen
shotgun pleading. Instead of following the court’s advice, the Hazens filed a third amended complaint that was as shotgunny as the two that preceded it had been. Three chances are plenty.” In defining “shotgun pleading,” the decision stated the pair did not specify what claims they were bringing against most of the named defendants. The defendants included two Holmes Beach building officials, Thomas O’Brien and James McGuiness; DEP environmental manager James Martinello, “other unnamed state officials” and “other anonymous persons, in their individual capacities.” “Fostering guesswork is not a goal of pleading,” the panel of three judges state in the decision. “The district court did not demand that the Hazens, as pro se litigants, submit an artfully drafted or flawless complaint, just one that gave fair notice to the people the complaint mentioned.” Since an anonymous complaint first reported the ongoing construction to the city in 2011, the treehouse has been the subject of proceedings before the city code board, the DEP and the courts, including two decisions in the 12 Circuit Court that were appealed to the 2nd DCA. A hearing was sought and denied by the U.S. Supreme Court. The owners have been in litigation regarding the
treehouse with the city and the DEP since 2013, which the city and state claim was built too close to a renourished beach — within the setback for the state’s erosion control line — and without permits. The first city victory came after a July 2013 code board fined and ordered the owners to comply with city code or remove the structure — a ruling upheld by a 27-page circuit court decision in September 2014 and later by the appellate court. The owners say they built the structure after city officials initially told them permits weren’t needed, but that too was disputed and denied in the circuit court. The city has maintained the structure violated its land-development code, including a 50-foot setback for the erosion control line — a winning argument in the 2014 decision, affirmed in 2015 by the 2nd DCA. In May 2016, the code board’s order was updated by a special city magistrate, who assessed the owners a $50 daily fine starting July 22, 2015. The city has repeatedly prevailed over appeals, including in a November 2019 hearing on a case that started in 2013. At that hearing, the judge refuted the plaintiffs’ claim that a city ordinance and the state’s setback on the beach amounted to a “taking” without compensation.
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Bradenton Beach commission recommends face masks By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter
Bradenton Beach officials may not support a mandatory face mask policy, but they’re sending a message about wearing coverings in the pandemic. City commissioners reached consensus July 14 to direct Mayor John Chappie to work with staff to create a public safety announcement, as well as banners at the city’s three entrances, to encourage people to wear face coverings when they can’t socially distance. Face masks have been shown to limit disease spread by blocking exhaled droplets that may contain the virus from making their way to someone else. Without federal, state or county face mask requirements, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach commissioners voted June 25 to mandate face coverings in many public situations in an attempt to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the number of coronavirus cases continued to surge. Longboat Key commissioners also adopted a mandatory face mask ordinance. Additionally, on the mainland, Bradenton passed an ordinance July 15 requiring business owners to post signage encouraging patrons to wear masks within their establishments. The ordinance does not require people to wear the coverings. Bradenton Beach city commissioners hadn’t discussed the issue in a meeting forum before resident Connie Morrow asked for their opinions during public comment at a July 14 meeting. “One of the things that I’ve noticed is that the commission has not discussed wearing masks,” Morrow said. “I would appreciate it if the members of the commission would discuss the pros and cons of wearing masks or putting out a strong recommendation for people to wear masks in Bradenton Beach.” Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said she was hesitant to go beyond county and state guidelines, and neither the county nor the state have mandated masks. “From what I see, everybody is wearing masks,” Vosburgh said. “I still feel like we should go by the county and the state — whatever they recommend.” “People have a hard time breathing with them on,” she added. Commissioner Ralph Cole agreed that city policy shouldn’t exceed regulations by the county or state and he wanted to encourage residents to wear the face coverings, which is what county and state officials have done. “I encourage everybody that needs to wear a mask to wear a mask,” Cole said. “Protect yourself.”
Patrons, some with face masks and some who social distance, congregate at the dockside bar July 14 outside the Bridge Tender Inn, 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
Chappie also said he’d like to send a message to encourage people to wear face masks if they are unable to social distance. “I think it would behoove us as a city,” he said. “Anything we can do to try to get (people) to be personally responsible is important.” Chappie suggested he work with city clerk Terri Sanclemente on a PSA. He also recommended creating banners for the city’s entrances — the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road, the Longboat Key Bridge and the intersection of Gulf Drive and 27th Street. Commissioner Marilyn Maro said the city also should issue PSAs to vacation rental property owners asking them to encourage renters to wear face
masks. And Lt. John Cosby suggested using three sandwich board signs to spread the message on Bridge Street. Commissioners did not allocate money for the banners and signage, but instead hope to use “Mask Up” signs provided by the county. Apparently, the city will distribute the county’s signs to local businesses to encourage patrons to wear masks. Commissioners also agreed to extend the city’s state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic for another seven days. They were to meet Tuesday, July 21, to again consider extending the state of emergency.
Publix mandate: masks a must Publix Super Markets requires customers to wear face coverings in all its stores. The requirement became effective July 21, after The Islander went to press. In Holmes Beach, home to the island Publix, a mandate already required coverings. “With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to grow and current CDC guidance indicating face coverings can help slow the spread of COVID-19,
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we believe requiring face coverings in our stores is another way we can do our part to help protect our communities,” Publix director of communications Maria Brous said in a July 16 news release. Signs announcing the mask requirement were to be posted at store entrances. Publix said it previously implemented a number of measures intended to safeguard customers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Anna Maria City July 24, 11 a.m., special magistrate. July 30, 6 p.m., city commission. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-7086130, cityofannamaria.com. Bradenton Beach July 22, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. July 28, 9:15 a.m., city commission (emergency). Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com. Holmes Beach None announced. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org. Manatee County July 22, 9 a.m., commission (land). July 28, 9 a.m., commission. July 30, 9 a.m., commission (budget). Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. Of interest Aug. 17, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council, Holmes Beach City Hall. Aug. 18, Florida’s primary elections. Sept. 7 is Labor Day, most government operations are closed.
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Epidemiologist on school board approves face masks in class By chrisann allen islander reporter
Manatee County is in the thick of it. The county reported 380 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus July 15, the second highest single day of new cases since the first local case March 1. As of July 16, 5,914 people in the county tested positive for coronavirus of 61,375 people tested, compared with 4,402 of 50,422 tested as of July 9, according to the Florida Department of Health. A total of 380 people had been hospitalized and 143 people had died due to the virus in the county. As of July 16, 114 COVID-19 patients were in county hospitals, 12 in the intensive care unit at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Blake Medical Center, also in Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center did not report ICU numbers, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration. Hospitals were reporting to the ACA they had rooms, but were understaffed to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients. The median age of people with positive cases in the county matched the state at 39. Additionally, 15 people in Bradenton Beach, 11 people in Holmes Beach and two people in Anna Maria tested positive for COVID-19. To share information about the spread of COVID19, County Commissioner Misty Servia hosted a series of discussions with local experts shared live on Facebook. Servia spoke July 14 with Dr. Scott Hopes, a member of the Manatee County School Board who holds a master’s of public health in epidemiology and biostatistics. Epidemiology is a medical science that studies
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dr. scott Hopes, right, answers questions about epidemiology and the coronavirus July 14, during a livestream session on facebook with manatee county commissioner misty servia. islander courtesy screenshot
the incidence, distribution and possible control of diseases. Biostatistics involves research and management guiding the design, analysis, interpretation and presentation of health science data. Hopes said that since COVID-19 is caused by a virus, epidemiologists are looking at infection sources, transmission types and contact tracing to know where to look next for an outbreak and how to contain spread. “The No. 1 thing that everyone can do, that simple, is wear a mask,” he said. Hopes said the guideline of 6 feet for social distancing only applies to people “breathing at rest” and other situations require more distance. Droplets from talking at regular volume travel 10 feet, while coughing, singing or yelling can cause greater spread. So the rule of thumb people should be following is to “try to stay away from people you don’t live with,” including while engaging in outdoor physical activities such as jogging. If exposure to others is necessary, wear a mask, Hopes said. He also demonstrated the difference between types of masks. With public schools set to open next month in
Manatee County, Hopes said two cloth masks were ordered for every student in the district and N95 masks, which protect the wearer and people close by, will be issued to employees. The district has about 50,000 students and 8,500 employees. Face shields, which can be worn without masks, were ordered for elementary school teachers and students, so they can see each other and sound out words. “Those kids go home and they have physical contact with four, five, 10 different adults,” Servia said. “So whatever is happening in our school district with this virus, it’s going to happen in our community.” Hopes said if people fail to follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, schools in the fall will not be open because there will be too many positive cases. “We have to be very careful with how we manage the population given the way this virus spreads, to not make the School District of Manatee County the source of an outbreak we are not prepared for,” Hopes said. “I don’t care what the governor says, I don’t care what the head of the Senate says, this is a problem and we don’t have a handle on it.”
County preps to remove more trees
a bulldozer waits July 14 near a line of australian pine trees marked for removal during the second phase of manatee county’s coquina Beach stormwater drainage improvement project. the first phase of the project led to the removal of 103 australian pine trees and 87 more are slated for removal in phase 2. Work on phase 2 had yet to begin July 14. islander Photo: ryan Paice
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Tearing at heartstrings
You love the treehouse. You hate the treehouse. It’s possible you feel a mix of love and hate for the treehouse. When pressed for my thoughts, I say, “If we could all have a treehouse, yes, I would allow the infamous, elaborate, towering, illegal treehouse to remain on the beachfront in Holmes Beach.” But the treehouse violates city and state regulations and it was built without permits and a reliance on questionable advice — if any — from a city official. I don’t think anyone should approach a city official in passing and rely on their comment to build an addition to their home. The construction of an elevated, two-story treehouse — including solar power and windows — was not something the city could ignore. And it certainly was not something that would be allowed without proper plans, permits and inspections anymore than the average Joe could add a bathroom with plumbing and all it entails to the footprint of his home. And yet, since a young man first came to inform the newspaper about construction he observed on the beach in 2011 — and was promptly sent to city hall to make his complaint — we’ve been in turmoil over the structure in a pine tree on the beach. It was ordered removed more than seven years ago. It has consumed city and court resources. And yet, you can barely help but sympathize with the owner, Lynn Tran, and feel her tears. This is not your little brother’s treehouse. It provides a respite. A place to connect with nature. A hideaway. A brushoff to the “connected world.” It was a calming place that became a battlefield. The struggle became one they cannot let go. I’m sorry, but a treehouse needs a “secret you and me place” where it exists peacefully with nature — and that leafy, cozy place is not Holmes Beach. Tree House by Shel Silverstein “a tree house, a free house, a secret you and me house, a high up in the leafy branches cozy as can be house. a street house, a neat house, Be sure and wipe your feet house is not my kind of house at all — let’s go live in a tree house.”
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Coastal cleanup
Thank you to the volunteers who came out July 11 to remove debris from the water and clean up trash from old sunken boats. The cleanup had been in the works for months, encouraged by Bradenton Beach Police Officer Eric Hill. The word spread and the day turned out to be productive, despite the heat. There were four boats with eight volunteers involved in the effort in Bradenton Beach — from Bridge Street down to Coquina Bayside, as well at the nearby bird sanctuary. We went out on the flats and picked up all the trash we could find with nets, dragging magnets and a claw. John’s Recycling provided the trucks and disposal of the garbage. My company is Sea Rescue and my business is towing and salvage. I think we should try this again. So the next cleanup is planned in September, as a partnership with real estate agents. Capt. James “Pappy” Pedigo, Bradenton Beach
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About the School District of Manatee County’s decision to open brick-and-mortar schools in August, commenters said: “Yes, you’re all going to die if you proceed. This is not the flu and it will not go away on its own.” — Gary Wolf, Manistee, Michigan About Holmes Beach proceeding with a plan to create permit-parking for residents, commenters said: “I live just across the bridge and have spent plenty of money on the island, as well as enjoying the beaches. No more. Will stick to the boat. Florida’s economy depends on tourist dollars. Good luck.” — Sheila Ann Kellog, Bradenton “So, only those rich enough to live on the island have beach privileges?” — Patricia McKnight Peckham, Bradenton “Sad.” — Bev Mathias, Warsaw, Indiana About bar-owners’ push to reopen, commenters said: “It’s a difficult choice — people need to work. But dead people don’t go to bars.” — Maureen Hirthler, Bradenton “Good luck. California just shut down everything inside.” — Chris Munzo, Holmes Beach
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BB honors code officer, seeks successor By ryan Paice islander reporter
Bradenton Beach’s code enforcement officer is leaving the job after 15 years. Gail Garneau, 64, will retire July 31 and, at some point — post pandemic — carry out her travel plans. She began her tenure in Bradenton Beach in 2005, when she moved from Colorado to Florida to care for aging parents. “I rented my house in Colorado out and eventually sold it, and I never went back,” Garneau said July 16 at a city presentation in her honor. She signed up for a summer job, while the code enforcement officer was on vacation, but the job became permanent. Garneau said that despite “getting yelled and screamed at a lot” by code violators and occasionally getting chased for issuing a ticket, she’s enjoyed her time serving the city. “It’s been great,” she said. “I’ve gotten to know the community — it’s children and residents and business owners. …It’s been a great place to work.” As for the future, Garneau has a couple of vacation destinations in mind after the COVID-19 pandemic is resolved. “I’d love to go to Iceland or Norway. I miss the mountains,” she said. “I also want to spend some more time in South America.” City commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a proclamation celebrating Garneau’s career with the city. They titled the decree: “Proclamation of appreciation for the first person in Bradenton Beach to retire.” The proclamation states that Garneau was “unselfishly dedicated to her position in her performance of her duties.” The city commended her work and extended “the thanks of the citizens of the city of Bradenton Beach for a job well done.” Commissioners also voted 5-0 July 16 to advertise
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Bradenton Beach mayor John chappie, left, and city clerk terri sanclemente present a proclamation and a floral bouquet July 16 to code enforcement officer gail garneau, right, who will retire at the end of the month. islander Photo: ryan Paice
for a new code enforcement officer. The advertisement establishes a 40-hour work week, with a $32,704 minimum salary and a $49,468 maximum starting salary. Applicants must have a high school diploma or “equivalent certificate of competency,” as well as a year of experience in code enforcement or a related field. Applicants also must have level-1 certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement or obtain the certificate within a year of being hired.
• Anna Maria Commissioner Jay Hill accused city attorney Jim Dye of lagging in preparing a new lease for the city pier. He also said the mayor said he would not approve an event permit for a festival if residents Rick DeFrank and Jason Cimino were involved. • Mote Marine Laboratory founder Bill Mote died at the age of 93. Mote and his wife Lenore founded the lab in 1965 after becoming major benefactors to the Cape Haze Marine Laboratory on Siesta Key and changed the institution’s name. In 1977, Mote Marine Lab moved to City Island in Sarasota. • More than 12 inches of rain fell in six hours on Anna Maria Island, flooding many roads and some homes. The three bridges to the island were closed, primarily to keep sightseers from hampering a cleanup. Two fishing boats with six people capsized near the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The people swam to shore unharmed.
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• About 100 people assembled in Manatee County’s emergency operations center to respond to a faux crisis — a fictional category 4 hurricane that devastated the area. • A count at the bird rookery in Anna Maria found more than 100 black skimmer chicks and more than 800 adult skimmers nesting on the beach near Cypress Avenue. • Bradenton Beach commissioners reviewed Manatee County’s plan to improve Coquina Beach with added plants, benches, game tables for checkers and chess and solar-powered lighting in the parking lots. — lisa Neff
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Transportation plan presented to island, key officials By chrisann silver islander reporter
Traffic and transportation improvements have been under consideration for years on Anna Maria Island. The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Island Traffic Study, initiated by the Florida Department of Transportation in 2017 and completed in late 2019, identified and prioritized solutions. During a teleconferenced Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting July 15 hosted by the town of Longboat Key, elected officials from Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key listened to a presentation by Leigh Holt, strategic planning manager for the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization. Holt discussed findings from the BITS study and their priority in the MPO’s 2045 long-range plan. Four officials participated in the meeting: Anna Maria Commission Chair Carol Carter, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier and Longboat manager Tom Harmer. “I recognize that in this time of crisis it’s a little hard to think about what’s going to happen in 25 years when you don’t know what is going to happen in the next 25 minutes,” Holt said, referring to the novel coronavirus. “But we’re still mandated to do this work and we want you to know about it.” Holt said the plan is updated every five years and the MPO is mandated to make it cost feasible, requiring that the long-range plan be based on projected revenues over 25 years. The projected total cost for both counties is $10
billion, spread across funding sources, including the DOT, according to Holt. She said possible projects related to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, include: • Enhanced technology on Cortez Road between 44th and 75th streets in Bradenton, including better timed streetlights and signage; • Improved island bridges, which all are under consideration by the DOT; • An improved intersection at 75th Street and Cortez Road in Bradenton, with additional turn lanes; • A continuous right turn lane on westbound Manatee Avenue onto Gulf Drive South in Holmes Beach; • “Gateway projects,” including roundabouts on both ends of Longboat Key, as well as at Manatee Avenue and East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach, and improvements to the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road in Bradenton Beach; • A vulnerability assessment for flooding; • Improvements to multi-modal transportation corridors, including sidewalks and paths. Additionally, Holt said she spoke July 15 with a representative of Manatee County Area Transit, who said MCAT’s goal is to increase headway along Cortez Road from an hour to 30 minutes and resumption of a pilot program running buses from the intersection of Manatee Avenue West and 75th Street in Bradenton to the island once the spread of the coronavirus declines. Holt said the MPO would meet with officials and staff in the island jurisdictions over the next year to identify transportation concerns and get feedback for
a handful of Bieo members meet July 15 in a teleconference hosted by longboat Key. those present included longboat town manager tom Harmer, top left; leigh Holt, top right, of the sarasota/manatee mPo; anna maria commissioner carol carter, bottom left; and Holmes Beach mayor Judy titsworth. islander screenshot
project priorities. The plan likely will be adopted in October, without factoring deficits from the economic effects of COVID-19, but the plan could be amended, Holt said. The next BIEO meeting tentatively is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 19. Meetings are organized based on the requests from island/key officials for agenda items. If a meeting is held, information will be posted to the Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key websites.
Slew of Holmes Beach code hearings pushed to August By chrisann allen islander reporter
The Holmes Beach code compliance department is attempting to maintain order in uncertain times. At a July 15 teleconferenced hearing, special magistrate Michael Connolly, an attorney appointed by the city commission, heard a list of cases that had come into compliance since the February hearing, as well as cases that were new or continued, to be considered at a hearing set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. When the usual steps to gain compliance fail, the city calls on a special magistrate to rule on alleged violations and, if necessary, set fines and fees. Code compliance officer Robin Evangelisto presented the following cases to Connolly: • Casimer Chlebek, 652 Key Royale Drive, permits violation, complied Feb. 10.
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• 3015 Ave. E, dilapidated structure, complied March 30. • Daniel Spitzer, 520 58th St., no vacation rental certificate, advertising violation and planning and zoning issue, complied July 10. • Patricia Goins, 305 55th St., abandoned and overgrown property, complied March 4. • Marco Destin Inc., 3602 E. Bay Drive, electrical work without a permit, complied June 30. • James Howell III and Charles Howell, 8004 Marina Drive, stormwater runoff, complied June 26. • Reinhold and Karen Zehnter, 216 83rd St., stormwater runoff, complied June 26. • Andrew McSwain, 221 84th St., stormwater runoff, complied June 26. Cases continued to the next hearing, include: • Mohamed Walliagha, 515 75th St., advertising, fence installed without permit.
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• Blue Water Resort AMI LLC, 6306 Gulf Drive, illuminated sign in a residential zone. • Jeanette Heider, 2918 Gulf Drive, property maintenance. • James Roadman and Brian Raulerson, 401 72nd St., work without permits, no approved site plan. • Bali Hai JV LLC, 6900 Gulf Drive, work without permits, alcohol sales without approved site plan. • Tristar PD LLC, 3501 Gulf Drive, no rental certificate, zoning violation. Additionally, Connolly granted an extension for the owner at 605 Emerald Lane, Emerald 8 LLC, for repair to a dilapidated structure. Code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said permits were in hand and the property would be in compliance within six months.
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Anna Maria July 10, 300 block of Spring Avenue, noise. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about a “loud party” with “loud music” at about 11:17 p.m. and dispatched a deputy, who found juveniles playing in a pool. The deputy spoke with parents who said they were not aware of noise regulations. July 10, 700 block of North Shore Drive, nuisance. The MCSO received a complaint about a boat “stuck on shore and people with the boat are kissing … and letting their dog run around the beach and it peed near water.” A deputy on a patrol boat responded. The incident report said two people were having sex in shallow water. No further information was available. July 11, 200 block of Pine Avenue, civil. A complainant told the MCSO his landlord changed the locks without permission, as well as entered his property without permission. The deputy said the complainant was informed that he and his landlord were engaged in a civil dispute over a lease and “law enforcement does not get involved.” July 12, 200 block of Pine Avenue, trespass. An MCSO deputy was called to issue a trespass warning to a woman who refused to leave a construction site. July 13, 200 block of Pine Avenue, disturbance. The MCSO dispatched a deputy to a complaint about one person pushing another after being refused entry to a property. The complainant worked in security. A report was being prepared.
Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach July 2, 400 block of Bay Drive South, abandoned boat. An officer from the Bradenton Beach Police Department found an abandoned vessel grounded among some mangroves. The officer determined the boat was not seaworthy and the registered owner did not respond to an inquiry about the boat’s removal. July 3, Longboat Pass Bridge, emergency treatment. Manatee County Emergency Medical Services responded to a call from the bridge, where a man had apparently suffered a seizure. EMS administered medical treatment and transported the man to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton. July 6, Cortez Beach, near drowning. A BBPD officer responded to reports of a girl receiving mouthto-mouth resuscitation on the beach after struggling in the water. Upon arrival, the girl was breathing, conscious and alert. Her parents arrived to take the girl for medical attention. July 13, 1800 block of Gulf Drive North, recovered firearm. A BBPD officer was dispatched to a vacation rental unit where a cleaning crew found a firearm. The firearm belonged to the previous occupant. BBPD held the weapon until the owner could take possession. BBPD polices Bradenton Beach. Cortez No new reports. MCSO polices Cortez. Holmes Beach
July 8, 700 block of Manatee Avenue West, traffic. An officer received a license plate reader notice. Upon stopping the male motorist, the officer determined his license was suspended and he lacked proof of insurance. He was given a notice to appear and a citation. July 8, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave. W., traffic. The LPR system alerted an officer to a driver with a revoked license. Upon stopping the male motorist, the officer determined he had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail and the car was towed. July 9, 500 block of Key Royale Drive, information. An officer was called to a home for damage to a mailbox. Several mailboxes were found damaged. July 9, 4100 block of Gulf Drive, traffic. An officer was alerted by the LPR system to a driver with a suspended license. Upon stopping the male motorist, the officer found the driver did not know his license was suspended. He was issued a notice to appear. July 10, Seaside Laundromat, 5400 Marina Drive, camping. A man was found sleeping in the laundromat and was issued a citation and a notice to appear before he left the area. July 10, 600 block of Emerald Lane, theft. Owners of six residences along the street reported their mailboxes stolen. Case numbers were issued and video from neighborhood surveillance cameras was reviewed. HBPD polices Holmes Beach. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.
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Beach renourishment off to successful start, patience required By chrisann allen islander reporter
Sometimes Mother Nature needs a little help. “In its simplest form, we are mining sand from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, from about a quartermile offshore of the north end of the island,” Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County parks and natural resources director, said July 16. A $17.3 million project, funded by federal and state governments and the county to maintain the beach and restore eroded areas, has begun. The first phase, the Anna Maria Island Shore Protection Project, started July 8 at 78th Street North in Holmes Beach and will continue to about Fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach. The second phase, the Coquina Beach Renourishment Project, will start at Fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach and continue south to Longboat Pass. The first project will place about 815,000 cubic yards cubic of sand and the second will deposit 235,000 cubic yards of sand onshore at Coquina Beach. Hunsicker said a large hydraulic pump on the offshore barge pulls in sand and water and pipes it to shore. The sand is passed through a massive separator, which screens out rocks and shells greater than a halfinch in size. “As a result of the filtration process, the new sand is just beautiful,” Hunsicker said. Clean sand is delivered in a waterfall of 20,00030,000 cubic yards each day, then smoothed and shaped to the contour of the shore by a bulldozer. “If we weren’t mining sand from the Gulf bottom, we would have no choice but to extract it from sand mines in south central Florida and truck it here one truck at a time,” Hunsicker said. “So what you are seeing here is the avoidance of 1,000-1,500 truck trips a day to each of the residential streets of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.” He said the county is fortunate that sandbars
formed by ebb shoals surrounding the island contain an abundance of economically reachable sand in “borrow areas,” since alternative methods, such as hopper dredges, are more costly than the suction method employed by project contractor Marinex Construction of Charleston, South Carolina. Hunsicker said the beach loss averages 100 feet of depth every 10 years. He said the retreat of the sand is measured until it reaches a point where renourishment can begin before too much sand is lost. Each successive event requires less sand until a sustainable pattern is reached, according to Hunsicker. “Our goal is to get in balance with sand coming into the system and sand coming off the beach,” he said. The project schedule listed on the county website shows the beach work continuing through Oct. 31, with demobilization ending Nov. 15. Construction equipment moves down the beach around the clock, traveling about 300 feet every 24 hours, with heavy activity along the way expected to last no longer than a few days. Severe weather, mechanical issues or environmental protections could cause delays, according to the county website. Hunsicker said the middle of the island, south of the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach, where the beach is narrowest, could take longer and require additional equipment.
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The county has participated in four beach nourishment projects thus far, including 1992-93, 2002, 2005-06 and 2011. Jenny Allen of Lakeland, who was vacationing on the beachfront at the White Sands Beach Resort, 6504 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, while the project passed by the resort, said she was not informed of the renourishment, but understands the need. “It doesn’t really bother me,” she said July 15. “My great aunt moved here in the 1920s, so I have been coming here since I was a baby. I know it is what must be done to keep the beach beautiful.” Madeline Frick and her father, Byron, both of Iowa, also were vacationing on the beachfront in Holmes Beach while the project passed their motel. They said management told them it could happen, but was unaware of the date. “We found out just before it started that the beach would be closed for three days,” Byron Frick said July 15. “The contractors were actually ahead of schedule.” Madeline Frick said they found other ways to fill their time while the project ensued. “We just explored the island,” she said. “There’s plenty to do here, so it was no big deal. It’s good to see the work they are doing to protect the beach.” For more information about beach renourishment, visit mymanatee.org and search “beach renourishment.”
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Through Aug. 31, “Out of the Blue” gallery-wide exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6648. LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Oct. 16-17, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Anna Maria. OFF AMI Saturday, July 25 7-11 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers “One Night in Tortuga” party, Seafood Shack, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez. Fee applies. Information: amiprivateers.org. ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND a rendering of the proposed mote science education aquarium, which is to be built on sarasota county land in Nathan Benderson Park. islander image: courtesy mote marine
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced July 16 it plans to break ground on its new science education aquarium in September. The announcement to “supporters and friends” said Mote is in the final stages of design for the Sarasota County institution, which will be located at Nathan Benderson Park. Mote, currently on City Island in Sarasota, plans to raise $130 million for the aquarium and campus, scheduled to be complete by early 2023. The architect is tvsdesign, headquartered in Atlanta. Mote president and CEO Michael P. Crosby described the park location as a nexus for Sarasota and Manatee counties. “We’re committed to a brighter future — where everyone has access to marine science, STEM education and the wonder of our oceans,” the announcement read. In February, Manatee County commissioners voted
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AME parents must choose from 3 learning options by July 22 By Brook Morrison Islander Reporter
A, B or C, but not all of the above. Anna Maria Elementary students and their parents and guardians face a multiple choice quiz before the 2020-21 school year begins — and their answers must be provided by July 22. The Manatee County School District plan calls for students to return to school Aug. 17 — a week later than originally planned due to the continued rise in coronavirus cases in Manatee County — but not all students will return to brick-and-mortar classrooms on Anna Maria Island. Some elementary students may opt to return to the AME campus, some will choose a hybrid schedule of two days on campus and three days of online learning and some will sign up for full-time “eLearningManatee.” AME parents must inform the school by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, if their choice is for the student
to take part in either the hybrid or online option. Otherwise, the student is expected to attend classes in person. “The five-day, full-time learning plan is the automatic option for students in kindergarten through sixth grade,” according to a July 16 email from the district to The Islander. The Manatee County School Board approved the reopening plan in a 3-2 vote July 14. AME teachers and staff will return to schools Aug. 3 to prepare classrooms, lessons and facilities. “I’m confident AME will follow all of the CDC guidelines and regulations,” said AME parent Kari Kennedy, whose son Jackson is headed into fourthgrade. She added, “Being a smaller school, AME has an advantage to having a successful return as long as the proper precautions are being taken. “Most families I have talked to are comfortable as well and I haven’t heard of anyone who has chosen to
home school,” Kennedy said. Will students be required to wear face coverings? Yes, but not during recess or during physical education instruction, according to the district. If a student does not have a mask, cloth masks will be provided by the district, which purchased two masks for each student, as well as masks and shields for faculty and staff. Students will wear face coverings inside AME, as well as on school buses, which will be cleaned between routes. A face mask waiver will be available for medical conditions and IEPs will be addressed individually. Temperature checks will be random for students but daily for staff and teachers. When and if a school closure occurs, students will be required to continue a daily instructional schedule and academic lessons through the eLearningManatee platform.
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Summer campers at the Center of Anna Maria Island — Alaiha Canup, 9, left, Mya Ferrari, 10, Madison Ferrari, 11, Olivia Sholey, 6, Maddie Kimmons, 8, and Mia Rekkas, 5 — show off their face masks July 16 in the crafts room. The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Campers work on stick crafts July 16, during summer camp at the center. Camp resumed earlier this month after a shutdown due to the coronavirus, and it will wind up Aug. 14, before the start of school. Islander Photos: Courtesy CofAMI
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The directors of Roser Memorial Community Church’s music ministries are the producers and stars of a video series, the Chancel Connection. Episodes, found on the church website at roserchurch.com, feature music, humor and religion. The creators are Craig Ramberger, director of music ministries, and Brandon Kouri, associate director of music ministries. Originally the music directors created videos to help the church’s chancel choir practice during the “pandemic lockdown,” according to a news release. For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414.
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Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769. Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638. Saturday 4 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church. Sunday 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. 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.
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The Council of Catholic Women at St. Bernard Catholic Church is tentatively planning a 14-day cruise next summer. The plans on a Holland America ship will include John Reinholz John Reinholz, 82, of Holmes Beach, died July port stops in Brussels, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Belgium, 13. Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast and more. He was born in Chicago. For more information, contact Barbara Murphy at His adolescent years were spent Travel Now LLC at 941-228-2916 or barbara@travelin Beloit, Wisconsin, where in 1958 nowllc.com. he married his high school sweetheart, Penelope. Gathering He graduated from Beloit College Please, send announcements, photographs and in 1960. calendar listings for the religion page to news@ He traveled extensively for sevreinholz islander.org and calendar@islander.org. eral companies that served the paper Please, include a phone number for publicamanufacturing industry. tion, along with announcement details. He had been to all 50 states by 1985. Announcements are due the Wednesday a Homebase moved from Wisconsin to Chicago to week prior to the publication date. New Jersey to Atlanta and finally to Holmes Beach in 1996. Upon retirement in 2002, Mr. Reinholz became an Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Facebook. avid gardener, reader and continued to travel. Harvey Memorial Community Church, Facebook. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and active in Longboat Island Chapel, longboatislandchapel.org. the Friends of Bill fellowship. Roser Church, roserchurch.com. He made numerous trips with his children to Mesa, SAVE THE DATES Arizona, for Cubs spring training. Sept. 18-20, Rosh Hashanah. He made several European trips, mostly to EngSept. 27-28, Yom Kippur land because “they love Americans.” Nov. 1, All Saints Day. No service is planned. Memorial donations may Nov. 2, All Souls Day. be made to Tidewell Hospice at tidewellhospice.org or Dec. 10-18, Hanukkah. Tidewell Foundation, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL Dec. 25, Christmas. 34238. Please, send notices to calendar@islander.org and news@ Mr. Reinholz is survived by his wife, Penelope; islander.org. children Jamie, Julie, Jeff and Jim; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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DEP presents virtual mangrove workshop in Anna Maria By ryan Paice islander reporter
Anna Maria officials are determined to protect local mangroves. But will the city leave regulatory authority to the state? Hannah Westervelt of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection environmental resource program presented a virtual workshop July 16 to inform city commissioners about mangrove-trimming regulations. Mangroves are trees adapted to live in saltwater environments, particularly on Florida’s saltwater shorelines. They provide habitat for marine life and wildlife and protect the shore from erosion.
Due to mangroves’ ecological importance, the state in 1996 adopted the Florida Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, which protects mangroves from unregulated removal and destruction and to encourage property owners to plant and maintain the trees. Commissioners have expressed interest in creating an ordinance to regulate mangrove trimming but first wanted to get input from the DEP. Westervelt said to regulate mangrove trimming, the city must submit a written request to the delegated authority. In addition, the city would need to demonstrate it has the resources and procedures to regulate trimming. If the DEP granted the regulatory authority, the city would be responsible for enforcing state law, issuing
Just give me that countryside … two rescued white-tailed fawns — Poncho and lefty — encounter a horse July 12 in myakka. the injured foster fawns spent 10 weeks being cared for by the island animal clinic and the Bystrom family — including veterinarians Bill and son connor — in Holmes Beach before being transferred to myakka to recover and join a wild herd. islander Photos: courtesy Jeannie Bystrom
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The Islander’s Top Notch has begun. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite Kodak’s downfall in the switch from film to digital technology. Look to July 24 for the next weekly deadline. The contest includes six weekly front-page winners. Each will claim an Islander “More than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt. One weekly shot will take the grand prize in the contest, earning the photographer a cash prize from The Islander and certificates from local merchants. A pet photo winner will be announced in the final week. More rules are online at www.islander.org.
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frank Booth, amitW volunteer, relocates a sea turtle nest July 8 from Holmes Beach to anna maria. the eggs were moved to avoid damage during the beach renourishment project. a plaque commemorating the hatch date — July 4 — for an adopted sea turtle nest is one of hundreds to be distributed to donors after their nests hatch.
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Nesting slows, renourishment continues, hatchlings emerge
It’s the time of year when nesting slows to a trickle and hatchlings emerge in flotillas from nests in the sand. “Everything is status quo,” Suzi Fox, executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring, said July 15 of sea turtle nesting season. “We are getting two or three nests allen a night. So it is starting to slow down,” Fox said. Nesting started in late April and hatches follow by about 60 days, and continue through the end of October. This year, most of the nests were transferred from Holmes Beach to Anna Maria by AMITW volunteers, working around the clock to ensure sea turtles’ safety on Anna Maria Island. Manatee County embarked on a beach renourishment project July 8 near 78th Street in Holmes Beach, which will continue piping fresh sand onto the beach, moving several blocks each day south to Longboat Pass. Turtle watch volunteers have been working ahead of the project to relocate eggs from nests laid in the renourishment zone to human-made nests on the beachfront north of the project in Anna Maria so the eggs are not covered with new sand or destroyed. Nests laid on the newly renourished beaches will not be relocated. As of July 17, turtle watch had documented and relocated 298 nests to areas north of the project. Additionally, 103 nests were laid across the beach in Anna Maria. And since relocated nests are starting to hatch, urban glow, the brightening of the night sky over city centers and other inhabited areas, is seen July 15 from the manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, looking toward the businesses near the intersection of manatee avenue West and east Bay drive. islander Photos: courtesy amitW
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must reserve energy for the crawl to the water. “We know people are excited, but lights from phones will kill hatchlings,” she said. “If you happen to be lucky enough to see a hatch, enjoy the experience in the moment and keep phones dark.” Fox is concerned that lighting visible from the shoreFor more information, people can visit the AMITW line could distract hatchlings away from the Gulf of website at islandturtlewatch.com, or contact Fox at Mexico. 941-778-5638 or suzilfox@gmail.com. As of July 17, 18 nests had hatched. Upon emerging from the sand, mostly at night, hatchling sea turtles move toward the brightest light source, which should be the reflection of light from the moon and stars on the water. However, development on Anna Maria Island has led to sky glow, the brightening of the night sky over inhabited areas, and Fox is concerned the glow of light from businesses near the intersection of Manatee July 19: 306 nests, 423 false crawls and 22 Avenue West and East Bay Drive could draw hatchhatched nests within the renourishment area. lings from the beach, away from the Gulf. “Sky glow is something we are going to have to work on,” she said, adding that the new Compass Hotel, a six-story building at 12340 Manatee Ave. W., on Perico Island, is too far to be a problem. Fox also said she hopes people do not wait by Eyes on the road nests and take pictures or video of hatches with cellThe Florida Department of Transportation and phones. The lighting can disorient hatchlings, which Manatee County posted the following notices: • Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West at Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Drivers can expect lane closures on Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West 10 p.m.-6 a.m. and on the south side of 119th Street West during the same period. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures. • 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. For the latest road watch information, go online to fl511.com and swflroads.com or dial 511. And, a reminder, a fare-free trolley operates daily on Anna Maria Island.
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By Lisa Neff
LBK sewage spill prompts push to protect Sarasota Bay
Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth heard the wake-up call. Titsworth, a lifelong islander, didn’t set the alarm but she heard the bell when it sounded in late June, informing the public that raw sewage — possibly 28 million gallons — spilled from a break in Longboat Key’s only wastewater pipe. The mayor proposed a joint effort among barrier island officials to prevent water pollution and support recovery of the bay and Anna Maria Sound. “Accidents happen but we are Neff leaving a huge footprint,” Titsworth said. The spill began June 17, went unidentified for days and didn’t end until repairs to the line were completed June 30. The spill occurred about 350 feet inland from the mangrove-lined shore on Sarasota Bay on undeveloped land at Long Bar Pointe, a development inprogress by Carlos Beruff, whose company did not respond to calls from The Islander the week ending July 19. An undetermined amount of sewage reached Sarasota Bay and an undetermined number of mangroves were cleared for an emergency crew and heavy equipment to reach the break. Titsworth, during a Zoom meeting hosted by Longboat Key July 15 for the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, called for concerted action to protect local waters from further pollution. Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier and town manager Tom Harmer were on the Zoom call, along with Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter. There was no vote on Titsworth’s suggestion, as the BIEO has no legislative authority, but Schneier and Harmer addressed the spill, including a July 16 analysis by the town’s contractor, Environmental Science Associates. “It’s a frustrating event for the town,” Harmer
longboat Key, responding to a records request from the islander, provided a July 1 photograph showing the site of a sewage spill on the mainland. to reach the site and repair the break in longboat Key’s wastewater pipeline, a path was cleared through the mangrove forest. islander Photo: courtesy longboat Key/suncoast Waterkeeper
said, adding that it was difficult to access the spill site, as county and town employees had to “cut their way back into the pipe easement. …They actually had to build a road and stabilize the area back into where the leak was occurring.” ESA’s preliminary analysis, based on sampling July 1-13, stated “the nearshore waters of Sarasota Bay closest to the location of the sewage spill are not substantially impacted by that spill.” The analysis also stated: • Enterococci bacteria levels were never above the relevant regulatory threshold; • At a site located more than two miles from the spill, levels of both enterococci and fecal coliform bacteria were substantially higher, on average, than in that part of Sarasota Bay closest to the sewage spill; • Ongoing work will help to determine if the fecal indicator bacteria in that distant location, as well as the station close to the spill, are likely due to human sewage or perhaps due to decomposing microalgae and seagrass blades.
Meanwhile, environmental groups are monitoring the government response, calling for accountability and testing local waters. “Our post-spill results showed dangerous levels of enterococcus bacteria near the site of the spill,” said Suncoast Waterkeeper executive director Justin Bloom. “Raw sewage can cause long-term environmental damage, kill fish, close beaches and destroy shellfish beds,” said Glenn Compton, chairman of the environmental group ManaSota-88. The environmentalists are focused on the destruction of mangroves at the spill site, as well as the water quality that has resulted from the spill. Suncoast Waterkeeper, a nonprofit environmental group, tested water in Manatee and Sarasota counties for enterococci bacteria — a fecal streptococci — and announced July 10 that people should use caution in waters in several locations, including near the Bridge Street Pier and Bay Drive South in Bradenton Beach and Palma Sola Creek on Palma Sola Bay. Exposure to higher levels of the bacteria in water can cause rashes, infections, nausea, diarrhea, cramps, chills and fever in humans. “Epidemiology studies have consistently found an association between gastrointestinal illness and exposure to contaminated waters,” said Compton. Other samples, collected for Suncoast Waterkeeper and tested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s research institute, confirmed the presence of lyngbya — a harmful alga bloom — in Sarasota Bay, Anna Maria Sound and the Manatee River. A question the environmentalists are asking is whether the harmful algae bloom is tied to the sewage spill. Compton said many other questions remain unanswered and ManaSota-88 wants the federal Environmental Protection Agency involved. Longboat Key already is reporting to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. “EPA has a valid justification for its involvement in cleaning up Sarasota Bay,” he said. Titsworth, during the BIEO meeting stressed action at home, proposing governments seek funding to reduce pollution while spurring seagrass growth. Specifically, she suggested coordinating a clam propagation project. The mayor said there was a time when she couldn’t take a step in the water without feeling a clam underfoot. That was “back in the day,” she said.
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‘Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learnin’ how’ at surf camp
The last match of the night was another blowout, as Beach Bums rolled to a 6-1 victory over Ross Built behind two goals and an assist from Robbie Fellowes and Kevin Roman. Connor Haughey had a strong allaround game with a goal, an assist and nine saves. Yuri Pereira added two assists and Neil Fellowes made four saves in the victory. Jake Ross scored the only goal for Ross Built and Max Gazzo made 11 saves in the loss. Action continues Thursdays at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
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The boys and girls of summer are on a surfin’ safari. The West Coast Surf Shop in Holmes Beach hosted its annual youth surfing camp July 13-17 close to home, south of the Manatee Public Beach. Veteran instructors at the camp were Brandi Brady, daughter of shop cassidy owners Ronee and Jim Brady, Charlene Belsito, Travis Belsito, Joey Mattay, Spencer Carper and Gigi Belsito. They were joined by camp newbies Anna Rehorn, Jackson Walz and Lance Valadie. As usual, the camp places an emphasis on water safety, but there’s also attention to sun exposure and skin care. After that, it’s all about learning and having fun while catching a wave. After going through a dry run on how to paddle and pop up on the board, the groms are pushed into their first waves. On this day, July 14, small waves were pushing onshore, giving the campers a tasty start for their first forays. About 20 kids, from 5 to 11 years of age, took part in the camp. Adult soccer back on the pitch After a nearly three-week absence at the Center of Anna Maria Island to prevent the spread of COVID-19, adult soccer saw four matches July 16. The action kicked off with Sato Real Estate rolling to a 7-2 victory over Gulfview Windows and Doors behind three goals and three assists from Murat Akay and a goal and two assists from Josh Sato. Connor Bystrom, Hampton and Hakan Toka completed the scoring with a goal each, while Steve Oelfke made five saves in the victory. Blalock Walters and Vintage Beach battled to a 3-3 tie in the second match of the evening. Ryan Hogan had a goal and an assist to lead Blalock Walters, which
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taylor VanderBent, 10, of Bradenton, drops in on a waste-high wave July 14 at the West coast surf shop’s surf camp. islander Photo: Kevin P. cassidy
Horseshoe news No playoffs were needed in the week’s horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City hall horseshoe pits. On July 15, Bob Heiger and Norm Good were too good, posting the lone 3-0 record during pool play to earn bragging rights for the day. Brothers Neil and Dave Hennessey teamed up to post the winning 3-0 record for the July 18 games. Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warm ups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
also received a goal each from Matthew Staggs and Jessica Williams, while Greg DeMuese made 12 saves to help preserve the tie. Joey Hutchinson scored a goal and had two assists, while Nick Bouchard and Sean Flynn each added a goal. Dave Greene and Ben Sato combined to make 10 saves in the tie. The third match saw Moss Builders crush Signature Granite by a 4-1 margin behind two goals and an assist from Aaron Parkin and a goal and an assist from Brent Moss. Tim Holly completed the scoring with a goal, while Daniel Anderson had an assist and Ryan Moss came through with 13 saves in the victory. Zack Lieb notched the lone goal for Signature Granite, which received eight saves in the loss from Scott Bear.
Key Royale news Golf stayed on course at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, starting July 13 with the men’s weekly modified-Stableford system match. Tom Nelson scratched out a plus-5 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day. The women played a nine-hole individual-lownet match in two flights July 14. Helen Pollack fired a 4-under-par 28 to lap the field in both flights. Marilyn Manzer and Terry Westby both carded 2-over-par 34s to share first place in Flight B. The men were back July 16 for a nine-hole shamble, with the best two scores from each foursome being counted. First place went to the team of Gerry Dahl, Jon Holcomb, Debi Richardson and Matt White with a score of 3-under-par 61.
Top players officiate at Compass opening cutting the official ribbon July 15 to open the compass Hotel by margaritaville on Perico island — where “adventure awaits” — are owners and guests, front row, from left, Brad schwaeble, James Brearley, mark rogers, susan flynn, angus rogers, steve mullen, christine Jankowski, cathy Pizzo of the chamber and toni lyon of the islander. Back row, from left, elliott falcione of the Bradenton area convention and Visitors Bureau, terri Kinder of the anna maria island chamber of commerce, alison Bybee and france langan of the management company, Hostmark. islander Photo: Bonner Joy
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Mangrove snapper invade structure, coolers fill for fish fries By capt. danny stasny islander reporter
If you enjoy catching mangrove snapper, fishing around Anna Maria Island might be a good choice. These little snapper have invaded every piece of structure in Tampa Bay and the adjacent inshore waters. Fishing reefs, wrecks, rock pile, bridges, piers and even some grass flats is yielding catches of this fry-friendly stasny fish. As for bait, a variety will work — live shrimp and shiners or frozen sardines — will get a mango. Although these fish are in abundance, there are times when they can be leader shy. This being said, you’ll want to carry some varying sizes of fluorocarbon leader. I usually start with 20-pound test and, if they don’t like that, I scale down to 15-pound. On occasion, they’ve even shied away from the 15, so use some 10-pound if you must. The 10-pound is kind of “living on the edge,” but it may be the difference on your success at catching these smart little fish. Hook size also may play a factor. As of now, I am using a No. 4 Mustad hook. These small hooks can be buried in the bait, concealing them from the great eyesight of the mangrove snapper. Other tactics you may wish to employ are live chum or a frozen chum bag. This really gets them fired up, which, in some cases, makes them more apt to take a bait. Other catches occurring around Anna Maria Island include Spanish mackerel and catch-and-release snook and trout. All three species are being caught in respectable numbers. Venturing offshore is producing good action, especially for American red snapper. Limits of these tasty large snappers are being caught by anglers willing to
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Site work for improvements to the public boat ramp on the Palms Sola Causeway is getting started. The county assumed responsibility for the ramp from Bradenton in January 2019 and shut it down, saying the conditions were unsafe for boaters. Since then, the county has designrf safety and operational improvements, securef funding and obtained permits. Recently, Sea and Shoreline, a West Coast Inland Navigation District contractor was at the Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 site to remove about 185 cubic yards of sand and silt that accumulated near the boat ramp, according to county spokesman Nick Azzara. The cost for that part of the project was $37,170. The next phase, to be done by Bayshore Construction, involves replacing and lowering both docks so they’re more usable at low tides. The project cost is $56,338. “If all goes according to plan,” Azzara said the ramp work will be completed by Labor Day.
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make the long trek to the offshore fishing grounds. On my Southernaire charters, I’m cleaning limits of mangrove snapper for my anglers as small shiners or “hatch bait” is proving deadly. While targeting the snapper, I’m seeing an abundance of Spanish mackerel, as well as jack crevalle and ladyfish. On the flats, the catch-and-release snook bite settled down a little after the July 5 full moon, but I’m managing to lead my clients to some good action. Lastly, catch-and-release spotted seatrout are being found over deep grass areas during swift-moving stages of the tide. Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is boasting the pier bite is quite good for anglers. Baiting live shrimp is producing limits of mangrove snapper, most around 10-12 inches. Malfese keeps a ruler handy to make sure the bag limits are legal. The sport fishers also are hooking up with live shrimp on some slot-size catchand-release redfish and snook. Meanwhile, casting silver spoons is attracting Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish. Lastly, working fresh-cut pieces of mackerel on the bottom is resulting in blacktip sharks at the pier. Capt. Warren Girle is fishing the inshore waters from Tampa Bay south to Sarasota Bay, where the reefs and wrecks are yielding good numbers of mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel. Both species
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are responding to free-lined live shrimp. Mixed in are some juvenile groupers and some jack crevalle. Moving to the grass flats, Girle is putting clients on catch-and-release snook and a handful of catchand-release redfish while working along the mangrove shorelines. On deeper grass areas, away from shore, Girle is finding some catch-and-release spotted seatrout for his anglers, as well ladyfish and Spanish mackerel. Capt. Aaron Lowman is working structure in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, where he’s finding a variety of fish for his charter clients. Predominantly, the bite is consisting of Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper, although Lowman says other varieties — gag grouper and permit — are available. Moving inshore, catch-and-release snook and trout are taking Lowman’s bait. For both species, clean, clear water during swift tides is providing the best action. Capt. Jason Stock is spending his days limiting out on American red snapper. Along with red snapper, Stock is putting anglers on other snappers, including yellowtail and mangroves. Adding a little challenge to this bite is the abundance of sharks in the offshore waters. Trying to reel up snapper to the surface amidst some of the Gulf’s top predators can end up more times than not with a partial fish on the hook. The sharks take the rest. On windier days, Stock is staying slightly closer to shore around the artificial reefs, which is yielding some great permit catches and action from the overslot snook. Goliath grouper and barracuda are rounding out the bite on the reefs. Capt. David White says he’s spending a lot of time at the fillet table due to all of the American red snapper his clients are catching. Both live and frozen baits are quickly being devoured as they reach the bottom. After catching a limit of ARs, White moves on to smaller snappers — mangrove and yellowtail. Both are cooperating nicely, rewarding White’s clients with more fish for the cooler. The American red snapper season ends July 25. Lastly, gag grouper are rounding out the bite for White’s clients. Send your fish tales to fish@islander.org.
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MOVING: MUST SELL. Brand new Hillsdale dinette, four chairs, two matching bar stools. Cost $1,300, now, $750. 941-778-2394.
WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and retired but working 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.
HELP RESCUED PETS! Volunteer, foster, computer help needed! Moonracer Animal Rescue. Email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.
ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000. See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.
WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
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.
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2216 Ave. A, Bradenton Beach, a 3,227 sfla 5bed/5½bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 2020 on a 8,107 sq ft lot was sold 06/26/20, Mason Martin LLC to Goss for $2,050,000; list $2,199,000. 104 75th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,397 sfla / 4,853 sfur 3bed/4½bath/3car home built in 1948 on a 17,765 sq ft lot was sold 06/24/20, Hutchinson to Beachside HB LLC for $2,040,000; list $2,395,000. 629 Dundee Lane, Holmes Beach, a 3,119 sfla 4bed/3½bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 2015 on a 10,890 sq ft lot was sold 06/30/20, Steward to Duff for $1,800,000; list $1,875,000. 604 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,381 sfla 4bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2019 on a 6,002 sq ft lot was sold 06/30/20, FLBS LLC to DDAC Real Estate LLC for $1,700,000; list $1,795,000. 523 56th St., Holmes Beach, a vacant 11,880 sq ft bayfront lot was sold Carden to SWM Realty LLC for $1,250,000. 315 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,428 sfla / 3,456 sfur 3bed/2bath/4car pool home built in 1986 on a 8,943 sq ft lot was sold 06/29/20, Miller to Spring Day 8 LLC for $957,660; list $1,100,000. 514 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 2,233 sfla 3bed/3bath/1car canalfront pool home built in 1963 on a 11,115 sq ft lot was sold 06/24/20, Ames to 514 72nd Street LLC for $834,000; $897,500. 4003 Fifth Ave., Unit 2, 4th Ave. Condominium, Holmes Beach, a 2,200 sfla / 2,840 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2003 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 06/25/20, Island Dream Vacation Homes LLC to Bezet for $715,000; list $749,800. 4006 Fifth Ave, Unit 4, 4th Ave. Condominium, Holmes Beach, a 3,088 sfla 4bed/4bath/2car condo with pool built in 2006 was sold 06/26/20, Nationstar Mortgage LLC to Shoreline Homes LLC for $619,500; list $829,900. 1427 Gulf Drive N., Unit 17, Bermuda Bay Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,524 sfla 3bed/2½bath/2car condo with shared pool built in 1999 was sold 06/26/20, Morgan to Perea for $540,000; list $580,000. 2102 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach, a 1,695 sfla 4bed/2bath pool home built in 1958 on a 6,000 sq ft lot was sold 07/10/20, Gray to Sargent for $550,000; list $565,000. 246 17th St., Unit 23, Bradenton Beach Club, Bradenton Beach, a 12,68 sfla / 1,396 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car condo with shared pools built in 2004 was sold 06/25/20, L&L Rental Management LLC to Horovitz for $476,000; list $490,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 152, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla 2bed/2bath condo with shared pools built in 1978 was sold 06/19/20, Chernak to Tredal for $307,200; list $340,000. 117 Seventh St. N., Unit 2, Bayview Terrace, Bradenton Beach, a 729 sfla / 777 sfur 2bed/1bath condo built in 1973 was sold 06/19/20, Johnson to Lopez for $214,000; list $214,500. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Keller Williams on the Water, can be reached at 941-713-4755.
BOATS & BOATING BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941685-1400. WANTED: DOCK SPACE/boat lift/boat slip to rent or buy for 23-foot boat on Anna Maria Island. 203247-6405. WANTED: BOAT SLIP to rent with lift for my 25-foot boat. Scott, 404-242-6666. LOOKING TO PURCHASE a boat dock, 25 to 36 feet in Anna Maria. Please call or text with any opportunities. 267-664-4544. 2004 PROLINE 22-foot walk-around Cuddy. 2009 Suzuki 250-hp. 813-240-2697.
FISHING local fisHiNg guide for hire. Wanna catch more fish, have better bait, learn the local waters? your boat, my knowledge. call Nelly, 40 years local fishing experience. 941896-2915. HELP WANTED RETAIL STORE EMPLOYEE needed for busy shop. pack-and-ship company. Customer service skills a plus. Please, contact Frank @ 941-7781911. JESSIE’S ISLAND STORE has immediate openings for full and part-time cashiers for both day and night shifts. Apply in person at 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-6903. MAD MARKS STEREO Warehouse is now hiring for car audio and marine audio installers. Apply in person, call or text, 941-704-1957. Email resume to madmarksstereo@gmail.com. Mad Marks Stereo, 3007 First St., Bradenton. SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Excellent communication and computer skills. Full-time, plus benefits. 941-778-1541. Info@amichamber. org. CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPER URGENTLY needed: This is a live-out position, work f r o m Tu e s d ay t o Fr i d ay. $ 7 5 0 / we e k l y. Childcare and light housekeeping. Must be able to interact with children, speak English and nonsmoker. Must have references and be responsible. If interested, you can reach Mrs. Connell at catconnell72@gmail.com . REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Print media, newspaper experience required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander. org.
KIDS FOR HIRE RESPONSIBLE, PERSONABLE 14-year-old to help babysit, dog walk/sit, yardwork, other odd jobs (negotiable pay). Rory, 347-949-0503. rorywbosborne@gmail.com. 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.
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U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-447-6389. 941545-6688.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkle. 941-920-3840.
NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@gmail.com.
BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-7957411. CAC184228.
ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint. Just ask. JayPros. Licensed/insured. References. Call Jay, 941-9622874.
I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941779-6638. Leave message.
BAYSHORE HOME WATCH (accredited service): Providing certified professional weekly home checks. Peace of mind while you’re away. 941-920-5597. Bonded/insured. KLEAN MOVES: BEST movers in AMI. Small moves, long distance and local deliveries. No job too big or too small. Senior discounts. 941-877-6580. Ask for Reggie. KleanMoves. com. HOME WATCH: COTTAGE Watch & Services LLC. Scott Carpenter, Veteran USN- A.H.I.T. Certified home inspector. Licensed/insured contractor/realtor. Rates starting as low as $25. 941-780-7004. PRIVATE CHEF NOW servicing Anna Maria Island. Let Chef Mark create an enticing dinner experience for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home. 219-313-9938. privatechefmm. com.
PREMIUM CLEANING SERVICES for premium clientele. 941-216-8238. A clean space is a healthy space! RESIDENTIAL-BUSINESS CLEANING by Jessie. 10-plus years experience. Top-brand cleaning products. Honest, mature, trustworthy. References from long-term clients. I work alone so no “crew” in your home. I have bimonthly openings. Text or leave a message at 941-526-9900.
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VACATION RENTALS: BEACH condo, 2BR/1BA, $3,500/month, Perico Bay Club, 2BR/1BA, onecar garage for December and January, $3,500/ month. Call for details. Real Estate Mart, 941356-1456.
CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
ANNUAL 2BR/2BA CONDO on second floor with bay views. Pool, tennis, cable and water included. $1,695/month. Island Vacation Properties, 941778-1000.
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.
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ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www. jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.
CORNERSTONE OUTDOORS: LANDSCAPE, installs, tree trimming, full-service lawn maintenance, cleanups, pressure washing. 941-2841568. SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. Office, 941-518-6326. Cell, 720-299-1661.
HOME IMPROVEMENT 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. GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792. BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES: Motorization. 30 years on AMI. Call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516.
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BY LAURA TAYLOR KINNEL / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Laura Taylor Kinnel, of Newtown, Pa., teaches math and is the director of studies at a Friends boarding school near Philadelphia. Since her last puzzle appeared in March, she has spent lots of time with colleagues developing best methods and new processes for remote learning. Laura remarks that she was sitting and conducting classes from home in the same spot where she normally makes crosswords! — W.S.
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puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 20 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).
46 What Franklin famously asked for 49 Floor-plan spec 50 Blog-feed inits. 52 Debtor’s letters 53 Email holder 54 Something lent to a friend 55 Set of skills, metaphorically 57 Father of Scout, in ‘‘To Kill a Mockingbird’’ 59 Declare 61 Best-actor winner Malek 63 Normandy battle site 65 Wads 66 Last dance? 69 Managed an unmanageable group, figuratively 72 Wonder Woman accessory 73 Aware of 75 Playroom chest 76 Downwind 77 They’re worn on heads with tails 79 Store 81 Was first 83 Ka ____ (southernmost point on Hawaii) 84 Prefix with -graph 85 Run on 86 Singer Brickell 87 Believed something without question 89 Commercial lead-in to land 91 Elizabeth Warren visĂ -vis former chief justice Earl Warren, e.g.
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