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Hey now... Happy Labor Day
SEPT. 1, 2021 FrEE
the Best news on anna maria island Since 1992 astheworldterns. 6 oversight shifts at Piney Point. 2
islander.org
End of traditional summer season arrives Sept. 6
cortez Bridge mediation unproductive. 3
Q&A 090121
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HB commission encourages masks, vaccines. 4
Meetings. 4 HB brakes on new golf cart rental businesses. 5
Opinions. 6
10-20 YEARS AGO
Looking back. 7
Save a date. 10
Happenings announcements. 11
ame seeks help. 12
Top Notch Honorable mentions. 12 BB oKs dock replacement. 13 Where’s Tuna Street.
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Gathering. 16
Obituaries. 16 am magistrate upholds fines. 17
Streetlife. 17 Sea turtle success. 18
Beachgoers and umbrellas dot the shoreline of the gulf of mexico aug. 27 at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. islander Photo: amy V.t. moriarty
5 boaters tossed into Tampa Bay, rescued manatee county Sheriff’s deputy Paul Boos rushes into the churned surf in tampa Bay aug. 26 to assist in the rescue of a group of four of the five boaters who were tossed from their vessel when it capsized near the rod & reel Pier in anna maria. one person managed to swim ashore. for more, see page 3. islander Photo: courtesy mcSo
It’s not easy being (green?) leucistic …
So darn hot. 19 outdoor sports. 20 Hot and humid, the ticket for anglers. 21
TideWatch. 21
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all-stars on ami. 23
CLASSIFIEDS. 24 PropertyWatch. 26
NYT puzzle. 27
islander Photo: Samara Paice
Law enforcement: Bring patience Labor Day weekend arrives to close out traditional but crowded summer. By amy V.t. moriarty islander reporter
the discovery of a leucistic loggerhead hatchling was a rare and exciting surprise aug. 27 for anna maria island turtle Watch volunteers Hans duerr and Birgit Kremer. they were excavating a hatched nest at coquina Beach and, while it’s not uncommon to find hatchlings still in the clutch, it is uncommon to find a leucistic (aka albino) hatchling. two found hatchlings were placed in a green bucket — hence the tint to the photo — and taken to mote marine Laboratory, where staff took them in for observation. according to ashley ross at mote’s Sea turtle Hospital, the hatchlings are doing well and would likely remain for another day. She said the leucistic hatchling is rare and appears to be healthy.
While many people enjoy time away from work to celebrate Labor Day weekend Sept. 4-6, Anna Maria Island law enforcement officials will be upping staff levels. “Extra officers for extra people,” Manatee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brett Getman told The Islander Aug. 26. MCSO deputies patrol Anna Maria and they won’t be the only department with an increased holiday presence. Bradenton Beach Police Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said their departments will increase staffing for the “end of summer” weekend. “We expect a busy weekend as usual for holidays,” Diaz said. The extra eyes and ears will help law enforcement ensure safety with increased traffic enforcement and “other avenues of issues, like alcohol on the beach” and grilling outside designated areas, Tokajer said. Alcohol is never allowed on the island’s turn to labor day, Page 2
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2 cities will host Nov. 2 elections, 1 takes a pass. More, p. 8-9.
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