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August 19, 2015

Rental ordinance outrages owners

Two public meetings on the vacation rental ordinance will take place this week.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – After last week’s city commission work session, several rental property owners approached commissioners and expressed their displeasure with the soon to be amended vacation rental ordinance.

Thursday’s work session did not provide for public comment, but Anna Maria Commissioners Carol Carter and Nancy Yetter both got an earful before they stepped down from the dais at meeting’s end. joe hendricks | sun

see ordinance, page 4

Several angry property owners approached Commissioners Carol Carter and Nancy Yetter after Thursday’s commission work session

Treasurer tenders surprise resignation Dalton’s departure led to a budget work session being postponed.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – City Treasurer and Finance Director Sheila Dalton unexpectedly resigned last week.

City Clerk Terri Sanclemente discovered Dalton’s Dalton resignation letter, and the mayor and commissioners

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received the news less than two hours before 2015-2016 fiscal year budget was to be discussed at the Tuesday, Aug. 11, work session.

Dalton’s absence caused the budget discussion to be postponed until Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m.

Building moratorium proposal revised Commissioners added the definition of a bedroom and nonconforming status for existing dwelling units.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

Resignation letter

“Experiences over the past six months convince me that I must resign from my position. The reason for my resignation is that I am simply not ruthless enough for this city,” Dalton’s letter began. see DALTON, page 37

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners last week discussed revisions to a draft ordinance governing the number of bedrooms and other requirements for single-family and duplex homes.

The ordinance calls for a maximum of four bedrooms in single-family homes and

two per side in duplexes in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. It also limits the number of overnight occupants in a resorthousing unit to six or two per bedroom, whichever is greater.

City Planner Bill Brisson said the first question was to determine the definition of a bedroom. Building Official Jim McGuiness presented two definitions for commissioners to consider.

The first stated, “A room or space in which people sleep, which is a minimum of 70 square feet in floor area and is physically separated from the main living see moratorium, page 18

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Tourism marketing budget jumps 60 percent ...

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

To promote the area as a tourist destination, Manatee County commissioners have approved a $12.7 million marketing budget for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

That’s 60 percent higher than the $7.9 million marketing budget for the previous two fiscal years, 2014 and 2015, and more

than Chrysler spent in 2011 on what is said to be the most expensive Super Bowl commercial ever – $12.4 million.

For fiscal year 2016, $5.3 million was approved, with the largest expenditures being $400,000 for McKechnie Field and $286,000 for Website management.

For fiscal year 2017, $7.4 million was approved, including the largest single expenditure of $2.3 million to promote the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park, in addition to another

$400,000 for McKechnie Field and another $286,000 for website management.

The marketing budget, which includes funding for international trade shows, advertising agencies and media advertising, is the largest portion of the CVB budget, which has not yet come before the commission for approval. Funding comes from the 5 percent tourism resort tax, paid by visitors staying in accommodations for six months or less.

The Manatee County Tourist Develop-

ment Council unanimously recommended approval of the budget in June.

Some Anna Maria Island officials and others have protested that excessive tourism marketing is causing residents to leave and is ruining the laid-back, beachfront character of the Island advertised on the county’s tourism Website.

Tourism officials have emphasized that decreasing advertising could cause a reversal of upward trends in local tourism that could take years to regain.

... with Cortez being a new target for promotion

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Manatee County tourism officials plan to turn their successful marketing spotlight on the historic fishing village of Cortez.

The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau plans to “create awareness of the Cortez village community,” CVB Director Elliott Falcione told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council on Monday.

The CVB media team will work to get travel writers to the village to write about what Falcione called “a story and a half ”

after his recent meeting with Karen Bell of A.P. Bell Fish Co., during which he learned about the company’s history of shipping local mullet and roe internationally.

Bell offers educational tours of the fish house to raise awareness of the importance of the commercial fishing industry, however, “I’m not looking to ramp up attention. I back a low-key educational effort,” she said after the meeting.

Bell said a lesson has been learned from Anna Maria Island.

“The Island is getting carried away with tourism,” she said. “We benefit from it in a way, but it also causes overkill, and at one

point you lose what draws people to the place because there’s too many people. We’re our own worst enemy. Watch out what you wish for or you’ll ruin it.”

“We’re not out there saying, ‘Come to Anna Maria Island for your vacation,’ ” Falcione told the TDC, adding that the county is marketed as a “package brand.” The CVB’s logo lists Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. “We’ve been off the pedal from January to April,” he said, the peak season on the Island.

“We’re not doing promotions to drive people to the beach. We would be foolish to say ‘come and relax,’ and they come to chaos.

That would be compromising our brand.”

Falcione said that when Conde Nast Traveler ranked Coquina Beach as number five in the world this year, the CVB “could have jumped on it” on social media, but did not.

The ranking is listed on the CVB website – “one of the ‘Top 10 Island Beaches for Perfect Sand’ by Condé Nast Traveler in 2015” – along with the ranking of “one of the ‘Top 30 Islands in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveler in 2014.”

The TDC meeting, held in various locations around the county, was scheduled SEE CORTEZ, PAGE 39

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Residents want out of permit parking plan Residents of 79th Street in Holmes Beach have sent a letter to the mayor and commissioners asking to opt out of the city’s permit parking plan.

The plan calls for parking to be banned in the rights of way in two test areas except for residents with permits. The two test areas include White Avenue to 78th Street and 43rd to 52nd streets east of Gulf Drive.

A letter signed by 11 residents of the street said, “We do not have a parking problem. Do not want signage and no parking zone on our street. We have parking rules. Enforce what’s on the books.”

The residents also have asked for a trolley shelter at 79th Street and Palm Drive and submitted petitions signed by residents of 79th and 78th streets and Palm and Gulf drives..

Center to close for a week The Island Community Center will be closed this week, Aug. 16 through 22, for maintenance and staff training. This will be an annual event the week prior to school beginning in the fall. The Center is located at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

PTO invites new parents The Anna Maria Elementary PTO invites incoming kindergarten parents and other new parents to the school to join them for a Boo Hoo Breakfast on the first day if school, Aug. 24. It’s a chance to meet each other and hear about the PTO’s mission.

It’s also a good opportunity to meet with the school administration and special teachers and to learn practical information about the school. They will discuss where to park, where to pick up your student and available clubs and organizations for kids to join.

The breakfast starts after the final bell rings and the kids are in their classrooms. Those attending should stay in the auditorium and breakfast will be served.

Enforcement crackdown for HBPD The Holmes Beach Police Department will participate in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk driving national enforcement crackdown Aug. 21 through Sept. 7.

The following are the areas in which officers will be enhancing enforcement activities: DUI arrest (alcohol and drugs), DUI arrest (motorcycles), seatbelt, child restraint, reckless driver, aggressive driving, driving while license suspended or revoked, no insurance and speeding.

Correction Bradenton Beach Commissioner John Shaughnessy represents Ward 1. A story in last week’s Sun indicated a different ward.

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Commissioners continue rental ordinance changes

The Planning and Zoning Board will review the ordinance at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and the City Commission will have its first hearing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – With a group of rental home owners in the audience, the City Commission continued work on modifying the vacation rental ordinance that will place numerous requirements on rental agents, owners and the city itself.

The group showed up ready to be heard, but Commission Chair Chuck Webb told them the commission does not take public comment during workshops.

City Attorney Becky Vose presented the changes to the Commission.

The first change was shortening the definition of a vacation rental to, “any transient public lodging establishment that does not have on-site management.”

Vose said that would eliminate motels from being required to abide by the new ordinance.

The ordinance calls for suspending a rental home’s vacation rental license if

the property has three unresolved or six total violations within a 12-month period.

Commissioners lowered that number from 20 to six because they felt 20 was too lenient. Another change would have a special magistrate hear an appeal of a license suspension instead of the city commission.

Implementing this plan will take some time, and not everyone will get a license on the first of the year. The city will initiate cycles to process and distribute rental licenses. If a property owner submits the paperwork, he or she would be able to operate without a license until it is issued.

In response to a rumor that some vacation homeowners were planning to ignore the law, Vose inserted a rule saying they would have to wait until another cycle to apply for a license if they don’t apply for a license on the first one.

She also added a requirement that the owner of a property must apply for a modification to the license if the property is sold. The commissioners had her add 30 days for the new owner to apply for a new license.

Commissioner Dale Woodland said owners of properties that get too many violations might sell to other owners or limited liability corporations (LLCs) to avoid penalties and he wanted the law to

require any unresolved problems to be cleared up before the license is modified to name the new owner.

The commission made it clear that violations of the old owner would transfer to the new owner.

Vose said there would be annual inspections for violations of the state’s fire and building codes. She also suggested owners and agents keep close tabs on their properties.

“We don’t want them to be absentee agents,”Webb said.

Rental agents who have 10 or more unresolved violations in the city would lose their ability to be rental agents for 24 months. Rental agencies that accumulate 20 unresolved violations in a 12-month period would lose the ability to serve as a rental agencies for two years “This is for agents who don’t care,” said Commissioner Doug Copeland.

The modified ordinance no longer contains restrictions on pool use or requires additional sound proofing for pool pumps.

The next step was a public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. Some of the rental owners who showed up at last Thursday’s meeting said they would likely be at that meeting to be heard.

ordinance: Angers property owners FROM PAGE 1

“The whole thing is just absolutely off the wall. It is unreasonable. You’re going to send your property values, along with everyone else’s, right down the tubes,” said duplex owner Michael Trauner, as he waived the ordinance in the air.

Commissioner Dale Woodland stood in the hallway discussing the ordinance with property owners, while others aired their grievances to the media.

Shirley Perez lives in Odessa, just outside of Tampa, and rents out the single family home she owns in Anna Maria.

“This is tyranny. I can manage my own house. I like to have a personal relationship with my renters, and they’re taking that away from me. I’ve been doing it for 42 years

and never had a complaint. If I have people in my house it’s my decision, not theirs,” she said.

Perez questions the commission’s desire that all rental occupants present identification upon arrival, a stipulation aimed at registered sex offenders. The ordinance previously required thirdparty sex offender research, but now allows the property owner or representative to do it.

“This is an invasion of privacy to ask every occupant to present a driver’s license,” she said.

In regard to the requirement that a representative of the property must respond to a complaint, in person, within 30 minutes, she said, “I can’t be here in 30 minutes. I’ve never had a complaint and now I have to be a resident

of Manatee County or get a rental agent?”

Over the weekend, Perez reviewed the Flagler County ordinance that inspired the Anna Maria ordinance now being challenged in court.

“Our commissioners added the part about sex offenders, and Flagler County relaxed their rule about living in the county. You now have two hours to respond to a complaint,” she said.

Property owner Ramona Griffin said, “I’m just appalled.”

Judi Trauner, Michael Trauner’s mother, lives in Plant City. She owns two single family homes that are connected by a shared roof and porch. One of the homes is rented to a single tenant year round. Her family has used the SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 18

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Budget increased for vacation rental enforcement The new budget creates a much larger code enforcement department.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The new $4.163 million budget proposed by Mayor Dan Murphy during last week’s budget work session includes an additional $600,000 in anticipated revenues derived from vacation rental licensing fees.

Last year’s adopted total budget was $2.601 million and projected by Murphy and the city’s accountant to close on Sept. 30 at $3.498 million. The new budget takes effect Oct. 1.

When introducing the 2015-16 fiscal year budget, Murphy said, “This budget is based upon keeping the ad valorem rate the same.

If we opted not to keep the ad valorem the same, we could in fact, reduce our taxes by around $115,000.”

Vacation rental fees

Murphy said the $600,000 in projected vacation rental licensing fees was derived from the idea that each of the city’s 600 vacation rental properties would be required to acquire a $1,000 annual license.

The new funds, if and when they are col-

Credit

Last week, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy introduced his 2015-16 fiscal year budget to the city commission. lected, would be used to create a much larger code enforcement department that would focus much of its efforts on policing the city’s vacation rental properties according to the city’s new vacation rental ordinance that is currently subject to two legal challenges.

“Code enforcement, as written, is a $600,000-plus operation, the second largest single line item on our budget. The biggest line item is the Sheriff’s Office,” Murphy said.

These first-year revenues would be used to cover costs associated with inspections,

seven day a week code enforcement and the infrastructure, technological support, personnel, vehicles and equipment needed to start a what amounts to a new department “I expect the biggest hit will be the first year,” Murphy said, noting that the licensing fees and associated expenses could change annually based on need.

When contacted later in the week, Island Real Estate broker and owner Larry Chatt offered his opinion on the proposed fees and expenditures.

“I don't think a $1,000 licensure fee is reasonable for vacation rental owners in the city of Anna Maria. The largest indication for me that the rental ordinance needs continued modifications is the cost to administer the rental program will exceed the annual budget for our police force to patrol Anna Maria city,” he said.

Other budget highlights

The new budget call for $1.943 million in reserve funds, up from the currently projected $1.795 million fiscal-year end figure that Murphy thinks may increase between now and the end of the current fiscal year.

Including the vacation rental license fees, the new budget projects $1.149 million in revenues generated by licenses and fees, and another $515,669 in intergovernmental

Code Enforcement, as written, is a $600,000-plus operation, the second largest single line item on our budget.”

Dan Murphy

Mayor revenues that include local communications services taxes, gas taxes, local option taxes and revenue sharing.

The new budget projects parking fine revenues will increase from $10,000 to $20,000 and code enforcement fines will increase from $5,000 to $10,000 due to greater enforcement efforts.

Miscellaneous revenue includes $84,254 in BP oil spill settlement money. see BUDGET, page 9

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oday's editorial page has been designed a little differently to accommodate a long-form letter to the editor written

by Michael Trauner. In it, the duplex owner addresses Anna Maria's proposed vacation rental ordinance - a controversial measure that has already generated two lawsuits against the city and stands to be one of the most defining issues of the last decade.

Public discussion and input on this issue is critical, and two meetings on the ordinance are scheduled this week. The planning and zoning board will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m., and the City Commission will meet on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be at city hall and public comment will be taken.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reconsider this ordinance When I read this vacation rental ordinance I thought I had landed in Havana, Cuba. I have now read the document several times, to try and understand the reason for its drafting.

Here it is: To make owning and renting a vacation home so fraught with over-regulation, paperwork, fees and management costs, to make the punishments for infractions devised arbitrarily by the city of Anna Maria so harsh, to create a pernicious animus towards the families that spend time with us at the beach - so that we owners will simply give up - discouraged from the ordeal that we will be required to go through to rent our properties in the first place.

If this is not the case then I would like to know why the ordinance states more than once that the average household size in the city of Anna Maria comprises 1.89 persons?

There is so much information woven into the ordinance that is at odds with the facts. Some of it bears mentioning.

For instance

Anna Maria has always been a vacation destination which included equal measure of vacation homes and permanent residences and the vacation homes have been rented out. Our properties do not create an excessive impact on infrastructure and resources.

Many properties are rented out just

40 percent of the year. That means for 60 percent of the year there is very little, if any, impact taking place. And this does not deviate from the norm of rental housing on the Island because we have such a long off-season. So we use less, not more, resources than a permanent resident would, but we pay to sustain the infrastructure year round.

And we pay a disproportionate share of property taxes, as our places are not subject to caps on annual property tax increases or Homestead exemption. It would be enlightening, to say the least, to calculate vacation rental property taxes as a percent of all property taxes paid on AMI.

Rental or resident

The distinction between occupancy by a rental family and a resident family with kids escapes me. People are people. And the vacationers are not some kind of descending Mongol horde. Vacation renters do not, in general, use the street parking available on the Island. That prize belongs to “day visitors” and the city has directly contributed to that problem by allowing parking in residential neighborhoods.

Don’t agree with that?

Then try this: ride around after sunset and see those spots empty out overnight. I’ve done it. And then, if there is still a problem with parking, make it allowable only in daytime hours.

Rental agents: That’s a euphemism

Take The Sun Survey on Page 7. for Realtors and real estate agents.

They provide an important service to owners who need management assistance for one reason or another. But one size does not fit all. The internet is a powerful tool and many vacation rental owners on Anna Maria have migrated to sites like Vacation Rental

by Owner to manage their own properties. How do I know this? VRBO lists 209 self-managed properties on Anna Maria. Home Away, Flipkey, Independent Traveler, tripping.com and so on.

It’s easy, efficient, economical and yes, our guests rate their properties so we owners have a significant incentive to exceed expectations.

That’s the kind of self-regulatory incentive that works. We like to do this ourselves, to provide a personal touch to our guest, because we can reach a broader audience, and it saves the commission. So hiring a Realtor or rental agent is a nonstarter for many vacation rental owners.

Other non starters

We don’t use a rental contract and have no need to begin doing so.

We do not and will not collect and display personal information that constitutes a violation of privacy rights.

The city would be advised not to set a requirement that leaves it open to a class action law suit.

We do not and will not indemnify and hold harmless the city of Anna Maria on a liability policy. We are all responsible for our own properties and actions, and I will not hold an umbrella over the city of Anna Maria for actions that it solely controls.

To be required to be on-site anytime and for any reason with 30 minutes notice - that sounds like the rules in a prison camp.

If any of the many rules and standards are applied to a vacation rental property they should hold for all properties, including permanent residents.

Like, for instance, no parties by the pool after 10 p.m. for anyone. No swimming before 8 am on the Island, period.

Rights

The harsh punishments baked into the ordinance constitute a taking; a taking of our property rights. Rights that we have enjoyed for decades; rights that have a precedent in history; rights that are grandfathered in. We don’t, after all, live in a deed-restricted community. When there is a taking by government, it must pay for the loss.

It’s just a question of how much.

What about the loss to our economy here when word gets out, and it will, that Anna Maria is no longer family friendly - 1.89 residents per household, remember? All the small and mediumSEE LETTERS, PAGE 7

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: What should be done with the oil rig debris recently washed up on AMI beaches?

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Make it into a sculpture for public display - a permanent reminder of the BP oil spill disaster.

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Wednesday Aug. 19

AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.

Thursday Aug. 20

Friends of the Island Branch Library Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Successful Women Aligning Together, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Members, $12, guests, $17. RSVP to swatami@gmail.com Knitting/crochet group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Monday Aug. 24

Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 6

sized businesses. The jobs. The vitality of this community. It has taken a lifetime to build it. And they came.

It has cost us all so much effort, so many resources, the love of place.

And who has forgotten the great

recession we endured?

A hundred year event, practically - the foreclosures, unemployment, loss of dignity.

Throughout those hard times, Anna Maria was blessed.

Folks were still building here, improving their properties.

Ordinary, good middle class families, like the coal miner’s family that stayed next door to us

last week, were still coming here to spend their vacations; to spend their hard-earned dollars in our community .

I would like to see this ordinance put aside.

There is a better way to solve our problems.

Michael Trauner

Tuesday Aug. 25

Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30

p.m.

Wednesday Aug. 26

AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.

Beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 to 7 p.m.

Bring a mat.

Thursday Aug. 27

Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Monday Aug. 31

Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

Tuesday Sept. 1

Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sept. 2

AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.

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DEP issues consent order in sea grape case Jose Vivero, who had the sea grapes illegally cut, must agree to numerous DEP requirements.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a consent order to Jose Vivero outlining action he must agree to in order to resolve the issue of illegal sea grape trimming in the 4300 block of Second Avenue.

In May, Vivero hired a tree service to trim the sea grape trees located along the beach access and the neighboring property across the street from his property without permission from the city or the neighboring property owner.

The DEP has been investigating the case and working with Vivero’s attorney, the State Attorney’s office and the city. On Aug. 7 the DEP issued the consent order that includes the following stipulations:

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Property owner Jose Vivero’s had these sea grapes cut illegally, and the DEP is working with Vivero’s attorney, the State Attorney’s office and the city to resolve the case.

• Vivero must hire a certified arborist and submit a detailed management plan of the affected area to the DEP. The area shall be under the management of the arborist for

a minimum of one year.

• Within 30 days of the order, Vivero shall obtain the services of a qualified lighting consultant and submit a proposed exterior light-

ing plan for his house to the DEP. Within 30 days of DEP approval, the plan shall be completed.

• Vivero shall not conduct any construction or excavation seaward of the CCCL (coastal construction control line) without obtaining a DEP permit or written notification from the DEP that the proposed activities appear to be exempt from DEP permitting requirements.

• Within seven days of DEP inspection to confirm the lighting meets approval, Vivero shall provide to the city up to $500 to install a sea turtle lighting educational sign in the public access at the site of the cutting.

• Within 30 days of the order, Vivero must pay a $1,000 penalty to the DEP. • Vivero must pay $250 per day if he fails to comply with the provisions of the order.

Vivero must sign and return the consent order to DEP by Aug. 21.

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City responds to tree house motion Tree house attorney David Levin asked for a rehearing before the entire District Court of Appeals.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – City Attorney Patricia Petruff told city commissioners last week that City Attorney Jim Dye has written a response to tree house attorney David Levin’s motion for a rehearing before the entire District Court of Appeals (DCA).

Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen own the tree house in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge at 103 29th St..

“How many more times can they appeal and how much longer is this going to go on?” Chair Judy Titsworth asked.

Petruff replied, “Mr. Levin is being too creative with respect to his appeal to the District Court of Appeals. This should be the end of it.

“In other cases, the court has taken a very dim view of this type of behavior. My expectant is that his motion will be denied, but Mr. Levin may

think of something else.”

Dye response

In his response to the latest motion, Dye explained, “It is their third request for review by this court. The request follows their full appeal of a city of Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Board order finding that the large tree house they built on their property facing the Gulf of Mexico was illegal.

“The board ordered them to comply with the governing city codes or remove the tree house. Their full appeal was in circuit court, in Manatee County. The circuit court upheld the CEB’s order in a detailed 28-page order on Sept. 16, 2014. They then sought certiorari review in this court.

Their petition was denied, per curiam.

“They then moved for a written opinion and an order certifying a question of great public importance for review by the Florida Supreme Court. Both of these motions were denied. Now, they file for a rehearing en banc.”

Seeking denial

Dye said the current motion “reargues that the circuit court did not understand the facts presented in the

first level of appeal" and said the place to argue that was at the first level of appeal.

“Once the case has proceeded to this court for certiorari review, the standard of review accepts the evidence and reviews whether the lower court applied the correct law and whether it departed from the essential requirements of law in such a way as to cause a miscarriage of justice," he said.

“Thus, the argument that the evidence was misunderstood by the circuit court or did not support the order is out of place and in violation of the controlling rule.”

Secondly, Dye said according to policy regarding motions for rehearing, the attorney must present an argument that has not been presented previously.

“With the current motion for rehearing en banc, they present this same question to the court for the fourth time. The motion should be denied as not only is it redundant and retracing ground already walked, but they are not demonstrating the existence of a lack of uniformity in the court’s orders,” Dye said.

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BUDGET: Increase to cover vacation rental enforcement FROM PAGE 5

The budget also lists $32,139 in county revenues that will be used to build trolley shelters.

The budget projects $84,403 in code enforcement salary expenditures, compared to a final projected figure of $45,678 for the current fiscal year. Last year’s budget called for $39,166 in code enforcement salaries.

Murphy’s new budget calls for $458,420 to be spend on regular salaries and wages for non-code enforcement personnel, and $102,300 on employee insurance contributions. The new budget does not provide for city employee pay increases.

Subject to a 7 percent increase levied by the county, contracted Sheriff’s Office services will climb from $641,408 to $685,626.

The new budget calls for $217,500 in attorney fees, compared to the $156,592 budgeted last year.

The project/maintenance budget calls for $891,910, down from the $957,311 budgeted last year.

The new budget includes $230,000 for stormwater utility maintenance and $260,793 for capital equipment and project expenditures.

The city’s total operating expenses are expected to climb from $1.437 million to $1.949 million.

The budget was well-received by the commission and the next budget work session will take place Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m.

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Fire commissioners hold first budget hearing Commissioners plan to vote on the budget at their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Commissioners held their first budget hearing last week for the $6 million budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

In his budget summary, Fire Chief Tom Sousa said the district has maintained the same assessment rate as 2014-15, and new additions to the tax roll and changes made by the property appraiser resulted in a revenue increase of $36,000.

“During the next fiscal year, the district will begin construction on a new fire station located on the site of existing Fire Station 4,” Sousa said in his summary. “The construction costs for the new fire station are projected to be approximately $2,500,000.

“The cost of the project will be financed with proceeds from a revenue funding note in the amount of $1,750,000 and the use of capital reserve and impact fee funds. The note will be amortized over a 10-year period with an estimated interest rate of 2.38 percent.”

Also included in the budget is funding to replace the fire/rescue boat. The district has a

50 percent matching grant from the West Coast inland Navigation District for this purchase.

Sousa also told the board, "The district is currently in the process of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the union and has no recommendation for increases in wages and benefits.”

Budget figures

Budget figures for 2015-16 are as follows with 2014-15 in parentheses: Operating budget income – taxes and fees, $5,917,309 ($5,779,814) interest, $8,700 ($8,750) and reimbursement, $157,740 ($107,680) Operating budget expenses – wages and benefits, $5,141,972 ($4,970,233); maintenance, $199,500 ($189,500); insurance, $67,000 ($65,000); training, $38,500 ($39,500); office expenses, $11,500 ($11,500); supplies, $23,000 ($25,000); utilities, $124,000 ($129,000); fire prevention, $13,000 ($13,750); special services, $442,938 ($421,729); miscellaneous, $22,338 ($30,530).

The total operating budget is $6,083,749 ($5,895,744).

Fire commissioners plan to vote on the budget at their next meeting on Thursday, Sept.

17, at 6 p.m.

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Commissioner advocates selling administration building West Manatee Fire Commissioner Al Robinson called the building “a joke” and “a $2 million albatross.”

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Commissioner Al Robinson is advocating selling the district’s administration building and moving the staff to Station 4, which is slated for replacement.

Calling the administration building “a joke” and “a $2 million albatross,” at last week’s commission meeting, Robinson said, “Let’s combine with Station 4 and sell this place. Station 4 is adequate to cover us.

“We’re not acting as prudent business people . We have a monument here.”

The administration building is located at 6417 Third Ave.

W. in Bradenton, and Fire Station 4 is located around the corner at 407 67th Street W. Fire Commissioner George Harris asked Chief Tom Sousa if there is enough space to add offices and parking for staff and the public at Station 4, and Sousa said no.

Harris asked if the property adjacent to Station 4 is for sale, and Sousa said it is for $400,000.

“Could we sell it (the administration building and property) and get out of it what we owe?” Harris asked.

Sousa said the district owns $1,1million on the property, and he would have to consult a real estate professional to answer that question.

Chair David Bishop asked what is the overhead on the building, and Sousa said about $12,000.

Commissioners said they would continue the discussion at a future meeting.

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HOLMES BEACH – Candidates have from noon on Aug. 24 to noon on Aug. 28 to qualify for the seats now held by City Commissioners Pat Morton, Jean Peelen and Carol Soustek.

Morton said he would seek his seventh term and Peelen said she would seek her Morton third term. Soustek, who was appointed to fill the one-year term remaining on David Zaccagnino’s seat, which was vacated when he ran for mayor, said she plans to run for the seat.

All seats are for two-year terms beginning Monday, Nov. 16. A commissioner’s salary is $6,000. Candidates must be citizens of the United States, registered Peelen voters in Manatee County and two-year residents of the city.

Candidates must qualify through the office of City Clerk Stacey Johnston, who is the city’s election official. They can qualify by paying an election assessment fee of 1 percent of the annual salary of the office or $60 for commission candiSoustek dates, collecting signatures of 15 voters residing in the city and completing a candidate’s residency affidavit or by filing an undue burden oath, which eliminates the fee, collecting signatures of 15 voters residing in the city and completing a candidate’s residency affidavit.

The election is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The polling location is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive.

Requests for vote by mail ballots can be made by calling the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office at 941-741-3823 or visiting the Website at www.votemanatee.com. They will be sent out 30 days prior to the election.

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LaPensee adds new divisions

BY LOUISE BOLGER

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SUN STAFF WRITER | lbolger@amisun.com

Thirty years ago, when Mike LaPensee started his plumbing business, little did he know that his four-year-old son would eventually be vice president of a company with over 50 full time employees. He also didn’t know that his old Datsun truck would be replaced with more than 40 GPS monitored vehicles or that his wife would be president of the company and his daughter the marketing executive.

LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air is one of the oldest and largest businesses on Anna Maria Island. Karen LaPensee is the company’s president, Greg LaPensee is vice president and Shawn LaPensee Shields is the marketing executive. With Mike LaPensee retired, the family is busy with their ever expanding services doubling the size of the business during the past 5 years.

Karen LaPensee says they add on average 10 new customers a day.

However, the big news is that during the month of August, LaPensee added yet another service to its already long list of services with the addition of a full service air conditioning division. The new division is headed up by Todd McCollum and offers equipment repairs and replacement, new unit installation, maintenance plans, indoor air quality evaluation and 24-hour emergency service.

Purchasing an air conditioning maintenance plan could also qualify you for discounts on other plumbing services. By this time next year, LaPensee anticipates adding an additional 10 full-time employees to support the air conditioning division which already is busy.

The LaPensee pool , which was added last year, has doubled in size and now has 14 staff members. It also was voted number one pool contractor and pool cleaner in the Sun’s Reader’s Choice Awards this year.

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Another one of LaPensee’s services that is expanding quickly is the hydro jetting service. Hydro jetting cleans water and sewer lines that may be blocked with debris or tree roots. This is especially beneficial for older homes, but having the lines checked before purchasing even a new home can identify and avoid a potential problem. LaPenesee also is licensed to install natural and propane gas, as well as maintaining a 24-hour emergency water truck.

The LaPensees are excited about their impending building expansion providing them with another 700 square feet to be used to display additional products in their living showroom as well as additional office space. And if you have never visited the LaPensee living showroom, get ready for some fun. The showroom has beautiful displays of sinks, faucets, cabinets and a multitude of showers that are all live with running water. You must check out the digital shower control that can be customized for individual temper-

ature settings, music, and best of all, no handles to mar your beautiful tile work.

Also on site at LaPensee is a large storage area with an onsite manager. New products are delivered daily to this location, which enables LaPensee to provide same day or next day delivery. It provides service to all of Manatee and Sarasota counties, as well as lower Pinellas and Hillsborough.

Karen LaPensee was chairman of the Anna Maria Island Chamber and is now serving as past chairman, remaining very involved with the Chamber. LaPensee sponsors many teams through the Anna Maria Island Community Center, as well as this year’s bowling tournament to benefit children’s programs at the Community Center.

Karen LaPensee proudly says that her son has been the inspiration for the expansion of the company with additional services planned for the future. She points out that Lapensee’s employees have opportunities within the company

at regular rates 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

American Express, MasterCard, Visa & Discover Cards accepted and are mentored and trained with the hope of creating long term staff.

Greg LaPensee is not just expanding a business his parents started, he is also building a legacy for his children. His vision is to have a service company where one phone call covers all of your service needs, and based on the last 5 years, he’s almost there.

You never know what life’s going to bring you, and for Mike LaPensee, life has brought him a lot. With his family taking over the business Mike can enjoy his retirement with nothing more stressful to do than picking up the company’s mail. LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air family owned and operated for 30 years with another generation waiting in the wings.

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Parking tickets jump in June The addition of code and parking enforcement officers over the weekends resulted in 206 tickets during their first month.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The addition of parking enforcement agents has more than paid its way, according to the first month’s figures.

Records at city hall show the monthly number of parking tickets rose markedly in June, when the parking enforcement officers wrote 206 and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies wrote 250. Together, the revenue from both totals was $16,320.

The number of tickets written by deputies in April was 233, bringing in $8,941. The May total was 216, which brought in $7,570.

Tickets issued Month April May June* July**

Tickets 233 216 476 274

Revenue $8,941 $7,570 $16,320 $9,625

* Addition of code and parking enforcement officers on the weekend ** Preliminary figures; Sheriff’s Office totals not included

Preliminary figures for July show 274 tickets written by parking and code enforcement officers with fines totaling $9,625. Figures for the Sheriff’s Office were not available at press time.

June’s total revenue was almost as much as the previous two months.

Of course, that’s what the city makes if all the tickets are paid. According to the records, 107 tickets valued at $3,745 were not paid in April and 72 valued at $2,520 were not paid in May.

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The Manatee County Commission voted last week to renew the county’s agreement with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce for advertising on the Anna Maria Island trolleys through Sept. 30, 2017.

Advertising revenues provide support for the trolleys, which are operated by the Manatee County Transit Division and provide free transportation for visitors and residents of the Island, alleviating some traffic congestion.

Terms of the new agreement include: • The Chamber is authorized to continue the sale/lease of advertising space on the inside and outside of the trolleys with the purpose of promoting tourism and tourist-related businesses. • For each fiscal year, the county will receive $60,000 in sales revenues from the sale or lease of advertising space

on the trolleys, to be paid quarterly. • After the county’s portion has been paid, the Chamber will retain 14.7 percent of sales revenues in each fiscal year as an administrative fee for the operation of the program. • Surplus sales revenues that exceed the county’s revenue share and the Chamber’s administrative fee will be donated to non-profit organizations for the betterment of the community on Anna Maria Island. The Chamber will be permitted to retain $40,000 in surplus funds for working capital in an operating account. • The county will continue to collect all farebox contributions from passengers and utilize them to offset the county’s operation costs of the trolley service. • The Chamber will provide quarterly financial reports to the county showing the revenues and expenses of the program.

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New location The Anna Maria General Store and Deli has moved down the street to 503 Pine Ave. in the Historic Green Village. The store will offer all the same great deli food that customers enjoyed before, but with new and expanded menus, Boar's Head meats and cheeses, a salad bar, homemade baked goods, beer, wine and much more. Owner Brian Seymour invites everyone to stop by "the little store with the big smile in the heart of Anna Maria."

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ORDINANCE: Angers rental property owners FROM PAGE 4

property for rentals for 48 years, which she has managed for the past 35.

She thought she would be allowed to address the commission Thursday night, but that was not the case.

After the meeting, she said, “That ordinance is ridiculous. I just don’t see where they came up with all these harsh rules to take care of noise and parking problems.

I don’t live in Bradenton and I don’t live in Manatee County, but I manage these properties and I never had a complaint. We have a vacation rental, and we pay taxes too. I think everyone should have the enjoyment of their premises, and they should have peace and quiet. We don’t have pools, and we have a strict maximum occupancy of six people. I don’t know where these people got these cockamamie ideas.”

Addressing the sex offender issue, she said, “I would never go to a place where I have to have my family’s names posted outside the door along with my license plate number; and I can’t blame anyone for not wanting to come to Anna Maria if they think they are going to be policed day and night.”

The vacation rental ordinance is scheduled for discussion by the planning and zoning board at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and for a public hearing at the city commission on Thursday Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. Both meetings will allow public comment.

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MORATORIUM: Proposal revised FROM PAGE 1

area of the residence. Rooms used for sleeping purposes shall comply with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, including but not limited to emergency escape, smoke and carbon monoxide protection as determined by the building official.”

The second definition included the requirement of a closet.

“How do we get around a developer that writes ‘study’ on a room that has a bathroom on the back when you very well know that it’s going to be turned into a bedroom?”

Chair Judy Titsworth asked.

McGuinness replied, “By the last five words of the definition – ‘as determined by the building official.’ If they put dining room and it’s clearly a bedroom with a full master bath, we don’t buy that.”

Brisson pointed out, “If they have three bedrooms, they can only have six people.”

Commissioners agreed to use the definition without the requirement for a closet.

Overnight occupant

Commissioners also discussed the definition of overnight occupant, and City Attorney Patricia Petruff said, “If someone is sleeping overnight, they’re an occupant. We may have to put in the code some sort of presumption that if you’re there after 2 a.m. you’re an occupant or if your car has been on the premises for more than 24 hours and then have them prove to us that they’re not.”

Titsworth asked Police Chief Bill Tokajer how he would determine who are the occupants.

“I don’t know how that would be enforced to call them an actual occupant,” Tokajer replied. “I don’t know how we get permission to enter a residence to count people.”

Commissioner Jean Peelen suggested making the definition of overnight occupant one of the conditions of the vacation rental certification program, and the others agreed.

Commissioner Marvin Grossman said 70 square feet is too small for

a bedroom and noted, “That’s for affordable housing. My closet is 70 square feet.”

Titsworth said they could adjust the size at the first reading, and Peelen pointed out, “Since we’re limiting the number of bedrooms, we don’t need to be concerned about the size of the bedrooms.”

Length of stay

Brisson said he added provisions that resort housing units may be occupied only by a family and that renters must stay for seven consecutive days in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts and 30 consecutive days in the R-1AA and R-1 districts in order to prevent weekend rentals.

Peelen said she has a problem with that provision because “some people can only come down for five or six days or 27 days, and you’re saying they cannot rent it for less than seven days or 30 days. I’m comfortable with saying that they can’t rent it more SEE MORATORIUM, PAGE 39

Have a cool time bowling There will be raffle drawings including one for a big screen TV from The Anna Maria Island Sun at the awards party at the Anna Maria Island Oyster Bar.

BY TOM VAUGHT

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Ride with the pirates The Anna Maria Island Privateers would love for you to take a cruise with them along Cortez Road on Saturday, Aug. 22 starting at 2 p.m. and stopping at various watering holes along the route.

The Cortez Pub Crawl starts at the Mexicali Border Café parking lot at 5502 Cortez Road W. The cost is $40 per person and they stop at RJ Gators, Clancy’s Irish Bar, Cortez Clam Factory, Cortez Kitchen and Swordfish Grill. For $10 more, riders can own a commemorative T-shirt. They can also wear pirate gear to look the part while riding with the Privateers. There will games, drink specials, Jell-O shots and prize drawings at each stop.

The Privateers invite all to help them continue their mission of helping kids and the community and cruise Cortez Road for fun and charity. Call Dan “Boucanier” Hill at 941-8128318, or Dianne “MaiTai” Gritzmacher at 941705-1325 to reserve a seat.

BRADENTON – Bowling is a popular way to exercise during Florida’s summer and it’s also a popular way to raise money for some kids who would like to participate in sports on the Island.

The 25th Annual O’Connor Bowling Challenge for the Anna Maria Island Community Center is now the LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air Bowling Tournament, and it will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at AMF Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W. Check-in is at 5 p.m.

Join the fun as Island residents grab some socks and head out to the bowling alley. It’s a nice way to spend time with business associates, co-workers and family members competing for trophies for high game, high series and low game low series trophies.

Bring cash for raffle tickets and a chance to win a big-screen television set from the Anna Maria Island Sun. The bowling alley will sell beer, soda and snacks.

After the bowling, head for the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6696 Cortez Road W., for the awards and prize drawings. Order a late snack from the limited menu and wash it down with a drink.

The cost for three games and rental shoes, if needed, is $25. You will need to wear socks with those shoes, and you will need to pre register at the AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Payment is due at registration. For more information, contact Wende Webb at 778-1908, ext. 9203, or at wendew@ islandcommunitycenter.org.

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Commission agenda debated A commissioner wants a legal opinion provided under old business.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Last week, Commissioner Janie Robertson and City Attorney Ricinda Perry engaged in a spirited e-mail exchange regarding a legal opinion on adherence to a city ordinance.

The back and forth communications focused on Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to have Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal opinion presented as an agenda item at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission meeting, rather than as a memo sent to commissioners in advance.

Robertson has questioned why Deputy Clerk Emily Long was given health insurance benefits before completing her first 90 days as a full-time city employee.

At the Aug. 6 commission meeting, Robertson requested a commission investigation into whether City Clerk Terri Sanclemente violated Ordinance 06-398. The ordinance refers to the employee handbook and also to the authority given to the clerk and treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices.

Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion received no support, but Mayor Jack Clarke and the commission asked Perry to provide a legal opinion at the

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After receiving the meeting agenda, Robertson sent an e-mail to Long that said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an omission on this agenda. Under old business should be something like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Attorney opinion on alleged violations of Ordinance 06-398â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;Ś This stays on the agenda until it is resolved.â&#x20AC;?

In response, Perry wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Commissioner Robertson wishes to make this an agenda item it is up to her. My understanding is that since the item died on the last commission agenda for lack of any motion or desire to entertain the matter by the majority of the commission, Mayor Clarke tried to reach a compromise on the concern and requested that I prepare a legal opinion for the commissioners. I understood the request to have a deadline prior to the next meeting, not that I make this an agenda item again.â&#x20AC;?

Robertson and Perry exchanged multiple e-mails stating their respective positions.

In one, Perry wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be prudent to withhold making public statements that the city or its representatives are acting illegally until this matter has been reviewed by my office. Doing so opens the city up to defamation, libel and slander claims, as well as lawsuits.â&#x20AC;?

When asked, Clarke said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If

Commissioner Robertson wants to amend the agenda on Thursday, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m open to having this discussion.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do anything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suitable, but I will be guided by the attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision.â&#x20AC;?

As for Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance benefits, Clarke said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We waived Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probationary period based on her experience and knowledge. The treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office then initiated her benefits. I consulted with the clerk, but this was my decision.â&#x20AC;?

Perry referred to employee handbook language that says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The introductory period for all civilian employees is the first six calendar months of employmentâ&#x20AC;? as a means of possible resolution.

The handbook also says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employee benefits will become effective after the initial 90 calendar days.â&#x20AC;?

Long began working for the city as a contracted clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant in January and was hired as deputy clerk in June. Her benefits took effect July 1.

Administrative structure

Robertson also questioned whether Clarke acted in accordance with polices established in the ordinance that pertain to the chain of command between the clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and building department. see agenda, page 19

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Tour of historical sites set to be published The walking/biking tour features 14 main sites in the city of Anna Maria plus 14 additional sites.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – AMI Historical Museum summer intern Kathryn Rohlwing has produced the museum’s first self guided walking/ biking tour of the city of Anna Maria.

Rohlwing, who is workRohlwing ing on her master of arts in museum studies with a specialization in historical preservation at the University of Florida, initiated the brochure to coincide with the museum’s renovation, set to begin Sept. 1 and be completed in October.

“I began with the Centennial Site Tour and added to it using information in the historical binders, the archives and the Florida Master Site File,” Rohlwing explained. “At first, it was to be the whole Island, but there are so many good sites in Anna Maria that I decided to just do the city.

“I picked out the main sites for easy walking and then did a list of additional sites.”

Rohlwing said the 9-inch by 4-inch layout was AMIHS President Maureen McCormick’s idea so it would fit in the

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Above, Frank Cavendish owned the Rod and Reel Pier from 1962 to 1982. At right, Cavendish shows the world record hammerhead shark he caught from the pier in 1973. The shark was 17 feet long and weighed 1,386 pounds. racks at the AMI Chamber of Commerce, city halls and businesses.

The brochure invites people to “Walk or bike this tour of Anna Maria and learn about the rich history of our people and our

Island” and it recommends that “you begin your tour at Bayfront Park, where public parking and restrooms are available.”

From Bayfront Park the tour proceeds to the Rod and Reel Pier; the site of George Emerson Bean’s first home; the Anna Maria Motel; the home of Charles Roser; the city pier; Roser Cottage; Roser Chapel; the Historic Green Village, which is home to three historic structures; the Shell Cottage; Shady Mango; the Anna Maria Island Museum complex, which is home to three historic structures; the Island Players Theater and the Sandbar restaurant.

An addendum that will be available online includes14 more sites and a brief history of Anna Maria City. The brochure will be available when the museum reopens after renovations are complete.

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Clockwise from above, the city pier in the 1920s showing Lotus Cottage, built in 1914, and Belle Haven, built in 1920. An aerial view of the Anna Maria Motel, the Island's first motel, built by Irene and Carlos Wells at North Bay Boulevard and North Shore Drive. Two ladies talk outside of the Anna Maria Community House, now the Island Players Theater.

The Island Players Theater also functioned as a Tourist Center. Folks gathered at the Sandbar tavern and dance hall, which sat on the site of one of the Island's first bathhouses.

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A brochure promoting Anna Maria Beach featured the daughter of the family that build Thelma by the Sea in 1913. The building is now located at the Historic Green Village.

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Student registration begins The Manatee County school year starts Monday, Aug. 24, at 8:30 a.m.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Teachers are setting up their classrooms at Anna Maria Elementary School and the office is open to parents who want to register their children before school starts on Monday, Aug. 24.

Parents who are new to the area or have a child who will begin kindergarten this year are welcome to bring their children to school to get registered. Parents will need to bring an original birth certificate for their child, a Florida Certificate of Immunization (form DOH68), a certificate of physical examination within the past 12 months of enrollment date, legal guardianship

papers if applicable and their child’s Social Security number.

They will need proof of residency in the form of a current mortgage statement, lease agreement, electric, gas or water bill with address and name of enrolling parent/guardian an official employer/company statement providing housing to enrolling parent/ guardian and family, a copy of Migrant Services Certificate of Eligibility, a government issued ID/DL with new address or processed USPS change of address documentation and a notarized statement from the owner/lessee of the residence listing names of all people residing at the address accompanied by a current utility bill (power or water) with the owner/lessee’s name and address.

There will be an open house for all students on Thursday, Aug, 20, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. for students

Academic honor code I will take responsibility for my own work. I will not cheat, help others cheat, or allow anyone else to do my work for me.

I will not plagiarize. I will use quotations and cite sources when I use someone else’s words and ideas.

I will not forge the signature of others or knowingly falsify any records, information, or results.

I will be honest about my work with teachers, peers, and parent(s)/guardian(s).

I understand I will receive a zero on any assignment, as well as any other appropriate consequence for breaking the Honor Code.

Electronic equipment

If you are in possession of non-district issued electronic items at school, they may only be used before the morning bell rings and after school, unless your school has adopted a policy further allowing or restricting the use of personally-owned electronic devices. In all other instances, they are to be kept turned off and out of sight on school grounds unless an administrator or designee gives permission to use the device.

Teachers may also allow students to utilize their personal electronic devices for the completion of specific assignments as a component of their coursework. These electronic devices include but are not limited to the following: • Tape player/recorder, CD player, radio, iPod, or MP3 player or any similar device; • Camera; • Cellular phone (including the camera that may be part of the phone); • Video or digital recorder; • Television;

• Games; • Computer or tablet.

If this rule is violated, an administrator may ask you to surrender the device and will hold it until you or your parent comes to retrieve it. Refusal to surrender the device will be considered defiance and will result in appropriate administrative action.

If the item is not picked up by July 1 following the end of the school year, the item will be deemed abandoned. Each school will determine what to do with abandoned items.

Neither the school nor school staff members are responsible for any such items if they are lost, stolen, broken or damaged.

A student may not electronically record a teacher or a class without the teacher’s written permission. Additionally, students may not record or post to the Internet recordings of fighting, acts of bullying, assault or battery, whether staged or real.

During any district, state or federally required assessment administration, if you are found with an electronic device that reproduces, transmits, calculates, or records (e.g., a cell phone, camera, or calculator) in your pocket, at your desk, or within your reach during testing, your test will be invalidated. Additionally, the device will be confiscated and you will be disciplined.

If school officials have reasonable suspicion that electronic items contain evidence of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, or criminal activity, they may conduct a search of the contents of the electronic item.

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Holmes Beach Police Chief William Tokajer greets students from the bus last year. in kindergarten through second grade and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for kids in third,

fourth and fifth grade.

Principal Jackie Featherston said the PTO won’t be selling school supplies by grade as in the past because student were able to purchase them as the last school year ended. The school will have lists of grade-appropriate supplies for parents.

There will be a new teacher this year.

Heather Nyberg has left to take a new position as mentor teacher at the district, and she will be working with new teachers.

Michele Costanzo will take over the fifth-grade class. She has been with the district for 11 years and most recently taught at Myakka City Elementary School.

Featherston urges parents whose children are not yet enrolled to get to the school before the school year starts to make it a lot easier on their children and themselves.

Student conduct and parental involvement 1. Each public K-12 student must remain in attendance throughout the school year, unless excused by the school for illness or other good cause, and must comply fully with the school’s code of conduct.

2. The parent of each public K-12 student must cooperate with the authority of the student’s district school board, superintendent, principal, teachers and school bus drivers, according to F.S. 1003.31 and F.S. 1003.32, to remove the student from the classroom and the school bus and, when appropriate and available, to place the student in an alternative educational setting, if the student is disobedient, disrespectful, violent, abusive, uncontrollable or disruptive.

3. It is the goal of the Legislature and each district School Board that the parent of each public K-12 student comply with the school’s reasonable and time-acceptable parental involvement requests.

Student rights and responsibilities

As a student, you have a right to an education, regardless of your race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, heritage, disability or sexual orientation. Some of your basic rights include the right to: • Learn; • Agree or disagree; • Petition;

• Freedom of expression; • Publish; • Assemble; • Privacy.

Your exercise of these rights must conform to the District Code of Student Conduct. While you also have the right to a free and appropriate education, this right shall be applied at the school serving your residential attendance zone, except as authorized by the School Choice Program or otherwise provided by School Board policy.

The superintendent is authorized to assign or reassign a student to any program or school as deemed to be in the best interest of the student or school district.

If you are attending a charter school or a school out of your assigned area under the School Choice Program, you may be suspended, expelled or reassigned during the school year as provided in this code.

Your school choice may additionally be revoked at the end of any school year for nonattendance, unacceptable academic performance, habitual tardiness or disciplinary issues upon the recommendation of the principal. The principal’s recommendation is subject to review and approval by the District Administrative Appeals Committee.

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Tree protection sought The city attorney said the city could designate exempt trees and protect grand trees.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioner Carol Soustek last week questioned why single-family residences are exempt from getting permits to remove trees and said citizens are upset about trees being cut on lots that are being redeveloped.

“Most cities try to keep established, older trees for the ambiance of the neighborhoods,” she said. “It was done primarily because back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, they used to just mow down large tracts of trees, and it took years to bring that back.

“I would prefer that they not be excluded from getting a permit on lots that have established trees and it doesn’t hinder the building.”

City Attorney Patricia Petruff said it is “a fairly typical item to have in the

land development code that trees on private individual platted lots of record can be removed without a permit.”

She suggested the commission discuss the issue at a work session and said some cities designate exempt trees and grand trees. However, she said for those with a lot of trees on their lots, it would be costly to get a permit every time they want to cut one.

City Planner Bill Brisson agreed with Petruff regarding the exemption for single-family lots.

In 2014, Anna Maria approved a landscape ordinance that includes a grand tree provision that states, “The removal, relocation, destruction of any grand tree, defined as any tree with a 24-inch circumference or greater measured at breast height (DBH, 4.5 feet above ground level), excluding ficus and Australian pines trees, is prohibited unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city commission that the location of the grand tree renders to lot or parcel as non-buildable.”

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“Jack Clarke did not run on the premise of violating existing city laws to restructure the city to his satisfaction,” Robertson wrote.

In response, Clarke said, “This was an internal, administrative refocusing in an attempt to clarify responsibilities that were unnecessarily complicated by the ordinance we amended

in 2014. No intent to violate law or ordinance was intended, and it was part of my efforts to make city hall work more effectively.”

Clarke previously said he is working on legislation that would address these concerns.

In one of her e-mails, Robertson suggested Clarke would “correct the conflicts soon by passing new laws.”

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8th Annual Scallop Search

he 8th Annual Scallop Search, Sarasota Bay Watch’s signature and longest standing event, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Mar Vista Dockside restaurant on Longboat Key. This free event engages the public in what has been called citizen science because it assists scientists with monitoring the scallops in Sarasota Bay. The search is a boating event, but Sarasota Bay Watch (SBW) will make an attempt to place non boaters on boats when possible.

To assess the populations of the bay a grid is constructed that covers areas of the bay and volunteers snorkel looking for scallops. The Scallop Search has been conducted since 2007 and was initiated with support provided by Tampa Bay Watch. During the annual monitoring event, volunteers snorkel along set transect lines.

A transect line is a line anchored on each end with a float. Swimmers snorkel along the 50 meter line with

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS the assistance of a one meter PVC pipe.

Each snorkeler covers each side of the line. Each team of snorkelers’ searches two transects.

The goal is to get enough transects in the water to allow maximum collection of data possible. The event brings friends and family together on the water. Besides the search for scallops, the experience also makes participants aware of the local marine life and their place in the bay’s ecosystem. There is an excellent YouTube video produced by Sea Grant that explains the whole process. Access it at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk3Y9K-0Cw .

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The blue eyed scallop is a unique and important bivalve. numbers of scallops, and other years they find very few. There are many factors that affect the health of scallops including hurricanes, red tide and high rainfall (affecting salinity). Bay scal-

lops, once plentiful throughout Sarasota Bay, disappeared in the early 1960s when bay waters were polluted from see reel time, page 27

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municipal wastes, dredging and subsequent habitat loss. In the recent past the water quality and seagrass beds have improved to levels that may once again support bay scallops. This is one of the driving forces behind SBWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scallop restoration efforts.

Scallops are one of the most important filter feeders in the marine world, cleansing vast quantities of water. This event is a perfect family activity. The search requires swimming and snorkeling abilities.

It is done over the grass flats ideally in shallow water.

There will be a complimentary lunch for volunteers after the search hosted by the Chiles Group at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key. This is a no harvest event.

Participants will need to bring a mask and snorkel, fins, sunscreen, water, dive flag (if available) and a weight belt. The only other requirements are good eyes and a great spirit! Enjoy a great day on the water, a cool dip and a scrumptious lunch while helping document scallop populations. Registration is required, so go to www.sarasotabaywatch.org.

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Fishing in Montana Captain Rick Grassett

I hosted a group of friends and clients on a destination fly fishing trip at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.addr.com) in Twin Bridges, Mont., last week. This is an annual trip for me and was our 14th year at the lodge. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Ruby and Madison rivers in southwest Montana, where we caught and released numerous brown and rainbow trout and some brookies during the week. We fished streamers and a variety of grasshopper dry fly patterns, often with a nymph dropper, on 4-, 5- and 6-weight fly tackle. We also had some dry fly action with tricos and a few other bugs.

Dennis Kinley and Brad Barrett, from Indiana, David Morgan from Sarasota, and I met up in Bozeman on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8 and made the 90-mile drive to the lodge in Twin Bridges. Mike Perez, from Sarasota, met up with us at the lodge and Tim Siegel, from Indiana joined us later in the week.

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Dennis Kinley, from Indiana, caught and released a nice brown while fishing the upper Ruby River with guide Tom Caffrey out of Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, Mont.

David Morgan and I fished the Jefferson one day with guide Dan Allen and caught and released a few browns and rainbows and the Beaverhead another day with guide Tom Caffrey. The action on the Beaverhead was very

good with some big browns, rainbows and a cutthroat caught and released that day. The cutthroat was a surprise since theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not usually caught in that see captains, page 28

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Hatchlings struggling against storms

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

Storms and waves continue to push loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings back onto Anna Maria Island’s shores shortly after they hatch and make it to the Gulf of Mexico.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring requests that if you find a hatchling, do not put it back into the water, as it is unlikely to survive due to fatigue.

Instead, place it in a container with some wet sand or on a damp towel, put a cloth partially over the top to keep it in the dark while letting it breathe, and take it to the Holmes Beach Police Department at 5801 Marina Drive for Turtle Watch to rehabilitate and release.

The beach raker for Manatee County will be avoiding the wrack line – where seaweed and other material collects at high tide – because hatchlings could still be alive there, Turtle Watch Director Suzi Fox said.

Some eggs washed out of their nests during the storms,

MICHELLE FRIEDLINE | submitted

Sea turtle hatchlings are washing up onto the beach after making their way to the Gulf of Mexico due to storms. according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, including those in two of the five nests that were run over by an ATV on June 27; one had live hatch-

lings in it and one did not. The other three nests were inundated with water, making it likely that those turtles suffocated in their eggs. The FWC has not released the identity of a person of interest in the investigation.

Witnesses said a white man and white woman in their late 20s aimed at the staked turtle nests while riding a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with a single headlight around 10:30 p.m. near the Bradenton Beach/Holmes Beach line. They ran over five federally threatened loggerhead turtle nests and killed three black skimmer chicks, a state species of special concern.

Anyone with information is asked to contact FWC Wildlife Alert by texting or emailing Tip@MyFWC.com or calling 888-404-3922. Reports can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

Manatee CrimeStoppers and Turtle Watch are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Contact CrimeStoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS), place a web tip at www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com, or text “MCSTIPS plus the message” to 274637 (CRIMES).

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Amie enters turtle marathon

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

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Loggerhead sea turtle Amie has entered a race – the Tour de Turtles - in which she is competing against 12 other sea turtles for three months to see which one will travel the farthest.

Named for Anna Maria Island and Anna Maria Elementary School by her sponsor, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Amie was satellite tagged on June 23 after she nested on Coquina Beach.

Since then, she has traveled to the Florida Keys and was headed south at last check.

She is the first turtle released from Florida's west coast in the annual event, created in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy as an educational outreach to raise awareness of sea turtles and their long migrations from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds.

Each turtle is “racing” with a different theme. Amie’s theme is beach renourishment, which “consists of pumping, trucking or otherwise depositing sand on a beach to replace what has been lost to erosion,” according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.

“While beach nourishment is often preferable to armoring, it can negatively impact sea turtles if the sand is too compacted for turtles to nest in or if the sand imported is

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Follow Amie’s progress in The Sun and on Facebook. drastically different from native beach sediments, thereby potentially affecting nest-site selection, digging behavior, incubation temperature and the moisture content of nests.”

You can follow Amie’s progress in The Sun and at www.facebook.com/AnnaMariaIslandSun.

area. David also had a good day catching and releasing lots of brookies on the upper Big Hole with guide Matt.

I fished the Beaverhead with Mike Perez and guide Dave King and had a good day catching and releasing some big browns and rainbows. Brad Barrett also fished with Mike and Dave and had some good action a couple of days. Dennis Kinley and I fished a spot on the Beaverhead with guide Tom Caffrey another day and caught and released a few big browns. Tim Siegel came in later in the week and had some good action with guide Matt wading the Beaverhead and floating the Big Hole.

Just like fishing in many places around the world, there were a few great days and some slower ones, but the variety of fishing available is one of the best things about Crane Meadow Lodge. The fishing there is by either floating or wading, and the weather and scenery are

outstanding. Temperatures ranged from a very comfortable high 40s in the morning to the mid 80s in the afternoon with low humidity, a welcome relief from southwest Florida’s heat and humidity in August. In addition to beautiful valleys surrounded by rugged mountains, the wildlife is amazing! We saw whitetail and mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, hawks, eagles, ducks, geese and sand hill cranes and enjoyed some outstanding meals prepared by Chef Nick at the lodge every evening.

Back in Sarasota, catch and release snook fishing around lighted docks and bridges and trout, blues and more on deep grass flats should be good options. Reds are schooling on flats of Sarasota Bay, and there should still be some tarpon in the coastal Gulf. You should also find tarpon in upper Charlotte Harbor and areas of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Juvenile tarpon in canals and creeks or around bridges are also good options.

tide chart for anna maria city pier Aug. 19-26 Day Date

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Sun Rise Set

Day Date

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P.M. High Time Feet

P.M. Low Time Feet

Sun Rise Set

Wed 8/19

2:26a 2.11

8:52a 0.77

2:51p 2.04

9:01p 0.88

7:03-8:05

Sun 8/23

5:09a 2.32

1:26p 0.58

8:29p 1.55

11:43p 1.47

7:05-8:01

Thu 8/20

2:58a 2.19

9:46a 0.74

3:47p 1.87

9:30p 1.03

Mon 8/24

6:13a 2.37

2:39p 0.43

10:00p 1.62

Fri 8/21

3:35a 2.25

10:50a 0.72

4:54p 1.70

10:02p 1.20

Tue 8/25

7:24a 2.46

1:13a 1.52

10:43p 1.69

8:29p 1.55

Sat 8/22

4:17a 2.29

12:06p 0.68

6:23p 1.57

11:43p 1.47

Wed 8/26

8:30a 2.58

2:28a 1.48

11:12p 1.75

10:00p 1.62

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During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water.

• Don’t use flashlights or camera flashes on the beach at night.

• Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings.

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water.

• Don’t use sky lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf.

• Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights.

• Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips:

• Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area.

• Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed.

• Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health.

• If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close.

• Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach.

• Keep pets away from bird nesting areas.

• Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife.

• If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

Pack your beach bag

• Water, to avoid dehydration; • Broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating; • Sunglasses; • Hat; • Long-sleeved shirt; • Umbrella for shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; • First aid kit.

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Gopher tortoise If I stray onto the road, please put me back in the grass - but not in the water!

Anna Maria Island Sun, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 353 False crawls: 440 Nests hatched: 107 Hatchlings to Gulf: 9,064 Overwashed (nests that had water over them): 74 Standing water (nests that were inundated with standing water): 50 Partial washout (some eggs, but not all, missing from nests): 17 Complete washout (nest and all eggs washed away or all stakes identifying nest location washed away): 52 Nest disorientations: 10 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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Katie Wolsiefer and Jaron Freed were married at the Beachhouse restaurant on July 18, 2015. Chuck Caudill provided the music for the ceremony and reception. Shawn Rhoton, of the Beachhouse, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Katie and Jaron honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico before returning home to Daleville, Ind.

Claire Somerville and Kevin Duffy were married at the Beachhouse restaurant on July 15, 2015. Shawn Rhoton, of the Beachhouse, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Claire and Kevin honeymooned on Anna Maria Island, Orlando, and Clearwater Beach before returning home to Scotland, UK. Dara Caudill | www.islandphotography.org

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Jayne Garcia and Theirry Tailhardat were married at the Sandbar restaurant on July 12, 2015. Chuck Caudill played ukulele for the ceremony and was the DJ for the reception. Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Jayne and Theirry honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Tampa, Fla.

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A Perfect Setting.. For Your Perfect Wedding

100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria Island 941.778.8709

200 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach 941.778.8718

BeAnIslandBride.com

Island Photography & DJ a family affair Anna Maria Island residents Dara and Chuck Caudill have combined their creative talents to offer wedding photography and entertainment under one banner, Island Photography & DJ. Together, they will coordinate the photography and music for your special day.

Dara is a professionally trained photographer who combines the latest in digital technology along with an artistic and creative flair. She blends photojournalistic with traditional styles of photography. “A little fantasy mixed with a little reality,” she says.

Chuck is a professional musician and DJ on Anna Maria Island. In addition to ukulele and acoustic guitar ceremonies, Chuck provides live music and/or full DJ services for the reception. He is fully digital, with state of the art sound and lighting.

Dara and Chuck are true Island residents, so they specialize in beach weddings. They were married in Kauai, and the people they hired made it a special day. They want to create that same memorable Island experience for you.

Both are fully insured and belong to many professional organizations including the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Check out their Websites – www.islandphotography.org and www.chuckcaudill.com – to see what they have to offer. For more information, e-mail islandphotography@verizon.net or call 941-7785676.

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Luxury wedding locations Look no further if you’re looking for Beachfront or two beach-to-bay resorts to house a large wedding party, anniversary or family reunion. The award-winning Tortuga Beach Resort, SeaSide Beach Resort, Tropic Island Beach Resort and Tradewinds Beach Resort offer luxurious rooms, studios and large apartments with heated swimming pools and private beachs. Tortuga has a fishing dock and boat slips on Sarasota Bay. LePetite Café at Tortuga, serves take-out food for those staying at all four resorts. All resorts can accommodate a total of 600 guests in tropically furnished configurations.

Tradewinds is located at 1603 Gulf Drive, SeaSide at 2200 Gulf Drive, Torpic Isle at 2103 Gulf Drive & Tortuga at 1325 Gulf Drive – all in Bradenton Beach. Dockage for wedding party members is available All four resorts offer a variety of luxurious accommodations that range from studios to spectacular 1,400 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bath apartments. One and two-bedroom cottages range from 400 to 700 square feet. All facilities provide fully-equipped kitchens, free local and long distance, Wi-Fi, cable TV, complimentary beach chairs, towels and more.

Call Tradewinds, 941-779-0010; SeaSide, 941 778-5254; Tropic Isle, 778-1237; or Tortuga, 941-778-6611; or log on to http://www.tradewinds-resort.com/, http://www.seasideinn.com/, http://www.tropicisleinn.com or http://www. tortugainn.com/. Make these wonderful resorts your homeaway-from home for your destination beach wedding.

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Rachael Snyder and Matthew Longacre were married on the beautiful beach of Anna Maria Island on June 6, 2015. Rachael and Matthew honeymooned in Costa Rica before returning home to Silver Spring, Md.

Sofia Tsikitas and Benet Hopper are set to be married on Oct. 3, 2015, at Crescent Lake Park.

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Bus schedule for Anna Maria Elementary School Bus 668

7:36 a.m., Gulf of Mexico Drive @ Exeter Drive 7:41 a.m., Gulf of Mexico Drive @ General Harris St. 7:42 a.m., Gulf of Mexico Drive @ Shinbone Alley 7:48 a.m., Palm Drive @ Broadway Ave. 7:52 a.m., Avenue C North @ 22nd St. N. 7:53 a.m., Avenue C North @ 25th St. N.

7:55 a.m., Gulf Drive @ 28th St. 7:56 a.m., Gulf Drive @ 35th St. 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary

Bus 678

7:20 a.m., 6510 3rd Ave. W., Palma Sola Preschool 7:33 a.m., Marina Dr. Marina Dr. @ 62nd St. 7:34 a.m., Marina Dr. @ Key Royale Dr.

7:36 a.m., Marina Dr. @ 72nd St. 7:37 a.m., Marina Dr. @ 75th St. 7:43 a.m., Magnolia Ave. @ South Bay Blvd.

7:46 a.m., Bay Blvd. N. @ Poinsettia Rd. 7:49 a.m., N. Shore Dr. @ Pine Ave. 7:51 a.m., Gulf Dr. @ Palm Ave. 7:52 a.m., Gulf Dr. @ Oak Ave. 7:55 a.m., Gulf Dr. @ 72nd St. 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary

Voucher is only valid day of check in. Proof of same day check in at any hotel is required. One voucher per check in. Must be 21 to redeem voucher.

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Weigh in on spending BP oil money The public is invited to weigh in onhow compensation from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will be spent on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Ave. S.E. in St. Petersburg.

Approximately $139.6 million of funds from the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act) are earmarked for activities such as hydrologic restoration, land conservation and planning for large-scale restoration projects. Another $43.6 million is reserved for future activities.

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council released a draft Funded Priorities List last week that

focuses on 10 key watersheds with critical ecosystem needs. The draft is available online for public review and comment through Sept. 28 at www.RestoreTheGulf.gov.

The public also can comment at the meeting, one of several to be held along the Gulf Coast, or send U.S. mail to Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, attention: Draft FPL Comments, Hale Boggs Federal Building, 500 Poydras Street, Suite 1117, New Orleans, LA 70130, or e-mail draftfplcomments@restorethegulf.gov.

The RESTORE Act established the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, and dedicates 80 percent of Clean Water Act penalties resulting from the Deep-

water Horizon oil spill to the trust fund for restoration projects in the Gulf Coast region.

The council administers 60 percent of the trust fund – 30 percent plus interest under the CouncilSelected Restoration Component and 30 percent under the Spill Impact Component – to restore the ecosystems and economies of the Gulf Coast.

The council is chaired by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce; members include the Governors of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, as well as the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, the Army and the Interior, and the Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Time extended for beach groins project Manatee County Parks and Conservation Lands Management Director Charlie Hunsicker announced Monday that the county has extended the time for completion on the replacement for three beach groins along Cortez Beach.

Hunsicker said they added 45 days to the project at no extra cost to the county

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for Cayo Construction, LLC to complete replacing the groins with structures that will be adjustable to control the rate of erosion along the beach. Cayo originally had 285 days to complete the project.

Hunsicker said due to the rubble from the old structures, Cayo would now place pilings 20-25 feet deep

instead of 15 feet. He said the project is still expected to come in at $4.41 million.

Work continues this week on building the northernmost groin and demolishing the middle groin.

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Manatee County heat wave B

ased on last week’s column, there is a national heat wave in progress this summer all around the country. The month of June marked the highest sales statistics for single-family homes since 2006, with the median sales price jumping 6.5 percent. The median sales price represents the midway point of all properties sold, half above, half below.

The state of Florida is also having a pretty hot summer with June’s median sale price for single-family homes up 10 percent.

So where does that leave little Manatee County?

The June, Manatee County sales statistics remain healthy and going in a continued upward direction. Compared to June of last year, closed single-family homes were up 21.2 percent and new listings were up 15.4 percent. The median sale price was up 3.6 percent to $253,700, and the average sale price was up 5.2 percent to $307,404.

Townhouses and condos closed even more

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger properties with an increase of 33.5 percent, and new listings were also higher at 22.2 percent. The median sale price was up 4.9 percent to $155,000 but the average sale price was down 3 percent to $194,655 (statistics can be funny sometimes, so I wouldn’t make this more important than it is).

However, the really important numbers when analyzing real estate trends are the days on the market and the inventories.

In June for the single-family market, the median days on the market was down 13.6 percent going from 66 days in June 2014 to 57 in June 2015. Likewise the active inven-

tory was down 9.4 percent in June, and the number of month’s supply of inventory was down 19.2 percent, going from 3.7 months in June of this year compared to 4.6 percent of months last year.

Townhouse and condo inventories were a little different, which might explain the sale prices being slightly down in June. The active inventory was up 4.8 percent, and the monthly supply was down only 1.5 percent from 4 months this year compared to 4.1 last year, virtually no change at all. Median days on the market were down 5.5 percent, going from 55 days last year to 52 this year.

Remember that a six-month supply of active inventory is considered a balanced market, and Manatee County is well below that level.

As a comparison, Florida’s single-family median days on the market were down 17.5 percent, going from 57 days last year to 47 days this year. And as a further comparison, Realtor.com recently reported on the

markets around the country with the least number of days on the market. They analyzed the top 25 metro areas with the least number of days on the market being 24 days and the most number of days on the market at 44. None of the regions reported were in Florida, but certainly Florida’s June days on the market at 47 is getting real close.

We should probably be thankful that we’re a little out of the hot, hot real estate bubble, at least for the moment, which is keeping us way from the insane bidding wars that parts of the country are experiencing. However, with the average sale price for single-family homes over 94 percent of asking, we may join the bidding war wars sooner than we think.

We don’t typically talk too much about a good real estate market during Florida’s summer months, but this year it’s hot out there and not just on the beach.

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DAlton: Tenders resignation FROM PAGE 1

“I do not see myself working for a city which does not share the same beliefs that I do … Most people resist change and yet that is the only thing that brings progress,” she added.

Dalton and Police Chief Sam Speciale recently disagreed on a proposed salary increase. As a wish list item, Speciale planned to submit a department budget that proposed 5 percent salary increases for the commission to consider. The budget Dalton created based on input from all city department heads proposed 3 percent salary increases for the police department and most city employees.

Speciale expressed displeasure earlier this year when Dalton initiated a commission-approved change in employee health insurance providers that is expected to produce significant savings for the city, but it angered employees who preferred their self-insured plan.

Initial reaction

“I had no advance notice that this was going to happen, but the absence of one person does not determine the fate of the city. I do not expect the budget process to be hampered in any way. All budgetary deadlines have been met and will continue to be met,” Mayor Jack Clarke said Tuesday morning.

“We’ll miss Sheila’s sunny disposition, and she did a good job saving the city money,” said Commissioner Jan Vosburgh.

Dalton was hired in January 2014. Her initial $50,000 salary had increased to $55,827 at the time of her resignation. The position is now being advertised with a $43,805 to $66,260 salary range, and applications are available at city hall and the city Website.

Second letter

When Dalton arrived for work Wednesday she was told it would be her last day, with pay forthcoming for the remainder of her two-week notice period.

After performing some requested transition-related tasks, Dalton placed a second resignation letter in the commission members’ mail boxes before she left.

“You win, I have resigned. Every attempt I have made to do what is right for the taxpayers and employees has been met with resistance,” she wrote.

“Because I enjoyed working for the city up until the recall was orchestrated against the former mayor, my decision to resign was not taken lightly,” she stated.

“I remained neutral during the campaign. I could have worked with whoever held the office of mayor because I have respect for the office itself,” she added a few sentences later.

When contacted later in the week, Dalton said, “The recent change in mayors had nothing to do with my decision. I don’t want this to be seen as anything political.”

Financial feuds

“I was chastised in a public meeting for using budgeted monies in one area of the budget for an unbudgeted item in another area,” her second letter stated.

Speciale said this referred to a department head meeting that occurred when Bill Shearon was mayor.

“Ms. Dalton was doing line item transfers within department budgets without the authorization of the department heads. I said I wanted to re-implement the line item transfer forms that require the department head, clerk and treasurer to all sign off on a line item transfer,” Speciale explained.

“Many of the improvements and benefits were met with much resistance and backlash,” Dalton’s letter said, while also acknowledging that she is not a certified public accountant.

Added insight

Later in the week, Dalton said, “I’m not trying to insinuate anything illegal, but expenses were incurred that didn’t necessarily have to be.”

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expected to receive raises either, but they were only recently hired for their current positions, Dalton said the recent reshuffling of supervisory duties in the administrative office created uncertainty and discomfort and contributed to her decision.

New discoveries

In Dalton’s absence, recently hired Deputy Clerk Marie Montoya continued to perform duties affiliated with the treasurer’s office, and later in the week some additional concerns came to light.

“Following Ms. Dalton’s resignation, it was discovered that we had no access to the electronic payments platform shared with our bank. Therefore we were unable to pay bills or make payroll,” Clarke said.

“The clerk and I spent nearly three hours Friday morning rectifying errors in procedure and accountability. Significant errors and the ongoing circumventing of bank policies were uncovered, and these procedural deficiencies left us potentially without access to our funds. Also in question was the timely and accurate reporting to the bank regarding changes of personal responsibility for our accounts, and a notice received from a different bank stated that agreed-upon minimum balance requirements were not met.

At no time have the city’s funds been at risk, no funds are unaccounted for and further review is under way,” he concluded.

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Cortez benefit raises $20,000 The Cortez pub crawl that began at Tide Tables and ended at Swordfish Grill Sunday afternoon raised more than $20,000 to benefit Cortez resident Danny Nemeth as he continues his hospital-bound recovery from injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle in June. The ultimate stay-cation grand prize package donated by local businesses netted $7,000 alone.

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moratorium: Ordinance revised Duplex objection

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than one time in a seven-day or 30-day period.”

Titsworth replied, “Hotels are there for people who want to stay for less than seven days.”

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she gets requests to rent her duplex for less than seven days and explained. “I tell them I rent for seven days, and they can pay me for seven days, but they don’t need to stay for seven days.”

Grossman said the rental agent could adjust the price.

Peelen said she continues to object to only allowing two bedrooms per side in duplexes.

“I talked to a builder who said a family will not move into a two-bedroom house,” she said. “Two bedrooms per side are not going to go for annual rentals. Every existing duplex will turn into a short-term rental because that’s where the money is.”

She said she has no problem prohibiting duplexes as suggested by Dick Motzer (See story on this page).

“No one will move into that zoning

district,” Titsworth responded.

Peelen disagreed and asked, ‘Why would you further put blocks in their way?”

The others agreed to keep the twobedroom per side limit.

The ordinance also includes a section defining the nonconforming status of existing single-family dwelling units with more than four bedrooms in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts and individual dwelling units with more than three bedrooms in duplex structures in the same districts.

Resident proposes eliminating duplexes At last week’s Holmes Beach work session, resident Dick Motzer proposed eliminating duplex construction and grandfathering existing duplexes.

“As of 2009, Anna Maria no longer allowed the construction of duplexes and grandfathered the existing ones. They retained the R-1 and R-2 zones, but eliminated the construction of duplexes.

“The city could grandfather the existing R-2 district to keep the older duplex units with weekly rentals and these would become non-conforming properties. However, if these non-conforming duplexes were to be torn down, a single-family residence would be constructed and the lot would change to R-1.”

Density is a problem with duplexes, Motzer said, because with a four bedroom, single-family rental, there could be a maximum of eight occupants, but with a 2/2 duplex, the occupancy could be 12.

Motzer said duplexes would not draw younger families because the average priced property is $600,000, which requires a $200,000 annual income for purchase. “ … who would want to bring a family into a resort atmosphere with the increased density of duplex homes with big pools, weekly rentals, while not knowing who will be your neighbors from week to week?” he asked.

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CORTEZ: Next target for tourism promotion FROM PAGE 3

for Holmes Beach in August at the request of council members who cited traffic problems on the Island in other months.

Third quarter visitation up

In other business, the TDC learned that tourism visitation was up 5.5 percent in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 compared to the same period a year ago, according to Walter Klages, of Research Data Services.

About 158,000 people visited the county from April to June, compared to 150,000 in those three months of 2014, the tourism consultant said.

Occupancy was up 1.6 percent to 74.6 percent, while room rates were up 6.8 percent to an average $167 a night.

Nearly 13 percent of the visitors came from the Orlando area, the largest single “feeder” market, followed by Tampa/St. Petersburg and Chicago.

Resort tax collections for June, the most recent month available, were up 40 percent in Anna Maria, 25 percent in Bradenton Beach and 12 percent in Holmes Beach from June 2014, confirming what many Island residents and business owners believed to be the busiest June in memory.

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Monday, Aug. 10 8-to-10-Year-Old Indoor Soccer Signarama Beach Buns

(due to forfeit)W L

11-to-13-Year-Old Indoor Soccer Sugar Beach Digital Bark & Company Realty

2 9

14-to-17-Year-Old Indoor Soccer SEMI-FINAL GAME Salty Printing LaPensee Plumbing and Pools

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14-to-17-Year-Old Indoor Soccer CHAMPIONSHIP

Salty Printing Wash Family Construction

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Robert Kavelli for the Tyler's Ice Cream Vikings eludes the strong defense of Taryn and Matt Morgan for the Sato Real Estate Giants at Thursday night's adult flag football action.

Four down, four to play:

AMICC adult flag football underway

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Eight teams of adult flag football players started the summer season in July, and through the summer heat, four teams remain in the playoff series that continues tonight, Aug. 19. In last week’s action, #3 seeed Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings went up against the #6 seed Sato Real Estate Giants.

The two teams battled defensively for almost 20 full minutes of plan holding the opponent scoreless.

With no time remaining on the clock for the first half of play, Quarterback Rob Manderine hit Robert Kavelli for the first touchdown of the game for the Vikings. Manderine followed up with an extra point pass to Rob “Ice Cream” Alderson, taking the score to 7-0.

In the first possession of the second half, the Giants came back to tie up the ball game with a 20-yard pass from quarterback Jason Sato to receiver Matt Morgan. The extra point throw to Taryn Morgan tied the ballgame 7-7.

Manderine continued his run to the second round of the playoffs by taking the QB option, running the ball into the end zone after

getting the handoff and a 15-yard run. The extra point attempt was interrupted when Giant Frank Agnelli sacked Manderine, leaving the score at 13-7.

With the end zone in sight, Manderine took over as the rusher on defense for the Vikings. Sato could not elude the rusher, resulting in a sack in the end zone and a safety, increasing the Viking lead to 15-7.

The Giants continued to fight with a 30-yard reception by Agnelli, who came up short of the touchdown thanks to the flag pull by Vikings Shiante Lawyer.

Despite a strong run by Jesse Griffin, the Giants were stopped on second down when Manderine blocked Sato’s pass.

In a final attempt to bring the game’s score closer, the Giant’s took possession of the ball, but were once again stopped by the Vikings. With a little more than one minute left in the game, Sato was once again sacked in the end zone by Manderine, giving the Vikings two more points. The first playoff game of the evening ended with a score of 17-7, and the Vikings moving on to the second round of the playoffs.

Fun in the sun at the youth flag football tournament In the August sun, more than 35 youth flag football players took the field at the Anna Maria Island Community Center for the first youth flag football tournament.

The bring your own team event allowed friend and family play on the same team and go headto-head on the grid iron in support of the Center’s youth sports program.

After four games, with heated action, Team Deez Nuts defeated the Team Bucs for the 10-to 13year old championship in the double elimination finals.

For the older players, Team Slayfest played strong against Team Cowboys, but found themselves finishing third. This age group’s championship pitted Team Eagles against Team Cowboys. In a close match-up, the Eagles rose to the top with a final score of 28-22.

This year’s tournament paves the way for future youth flag football tournaments at the Community Center with much anticipated growing success.

5 5 Winners in shootout

Wednesday, Aug. 12 8-to-10-Year-Old Indoor Soccer Signarama Beach Bums

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Adult Flag Football

Anna Maria Vacations Dolphins Sato Real Estate Giants

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Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings (due to forfeit) W Jessie’s Island Store Fighting Irish L Poppo’s Taqueria 49ers Miller Electric Lions

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Slim’s Place Eagles Sugar Beach Digital Cowboys

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Thursday, Aug. 13 Adult Flag Football

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Slim’s Place Eagles Sugar Beach Digital Cowboys

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Jessie’s Island Store Fighting Irish Miller Electric Lions

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Basketball tournament to raise money for youth sports program The final tournament of the summer series for the Anna Maria Island Community Center will be held this Saturday with half-court three-on-three basketball action. Both youth and adult competition will be seen on the court. In addition to tournament play, the court will be host to half-court shot, three-point shooting, slam dunk and skills test competition.

Bring your own team for just $40 (individual players $10). The deadline to register for the basketball tournament is Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. Call AMICC to register at 941-778-1908.

Key Royale Womens Scores

The women played a low net game throwing out a mystery hole, which turned out to be the sixth hole. The winners were:

Flight A.

1. Penny Williams.

2. Liz Lang.

Lori Waggoner

Flight B.

1. Jana Samuels.

2 Terry Westby.

Marty Clark.

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Lori Waggoner had a Birdie on the sixth hole and Debi Wohlers had one on the fifth hole.

After a morning on the links, the women enjoyed a luncheon and pool party.

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Cooling off The ladies at Key Royale Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf course held a pool party to celebrate summer. Sitting: Jean Holmes, Heather Blane, Jana Samuels, Terry Westby, Joyce Lathrop, Eileen Witzgall, Helen Pollock, Marty Clark and Liz Lang. Standing: Sally Martin, Sue Wheeler, Penny Williams and Fran Barford.

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Team Deez Nuts 10-to-13-Year-Old AMICC Youth Flag Football champions.

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2015 AMICC 11-to-13-Year-Old Indoor Soccer champions, Bark & Company Realty. Left to right, top row: David Daigle, Michael Pears, Gavin Walker, Coach Chris Joseph, Ryan Joseph and Madelyn Rogers. Left to right bottom row: German Rivera, Javier Rivera and Preston Walker.

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Team Eagles 14-to-17-Year-Old AMICC Youth Flag Football champions.

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TOWN CRIER Sing with the orchestra The Anna Maria Concert Chorus and Orchestra is looking for new members to join the chorus for the 2015-2016 season of performances on Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. All voice types are welcome. For more information, call Joy at 941-587-3584. For season information, log onto www.amicco.org.

Catch problems in time You could be alerted to possible stroke or other health problems by taking Prevention Plus Stroke and Vascular Screening offered Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Anna Maria Island Community

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8/11, found property, 101 S. Bay Blvd. The storeowner called authorities after finding a wallet. The wallet contained foreign currency, and it was placed into property storage for safe keeping.

8/13, burglary, 200 block of Oak Avenue.

The victim said somebody entered the house and stole $800 cash.

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Obituaries Marilyn E. (Horgan) Lefebvre Marilyn E. (Horgan) Lefebvre, 81, of Hampton Beach, N.H., formerly of Westford, Mass., died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. She was married to the late Robert D. Lefebvre, who died on April 3, 2003.

Born in Lowell, Mass., Marilyn was the daughter of the late Warren and Helen (Conway) Horgan. She graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1951. She was a member of the Lowell High Girl Officers Club and the Marksmen Club. She was married at the Sacred Heart Church in Lowell a year after graduating. She attended the State Teachers College for secretaries in Lowell.

Marilyn moved to Westford to raise her family and was employed with Abbott Middle School as a guidance secretary.

She retired to Hampton Beach in 1992

Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The screenings are being offered at reduced prices. They include stroke/ carotid ultrasound for $40, abdominal aortic aneurysm for $40, arterial disease test for $40, thyroid ultrasound for $40, abdominal ultrasound for $95 and heart scan-echocardiogram for $95 or all six tests for only $179. Blood tests, liver, cholesterol, PSA and TSH tests are also available. To register, call 888-667-7587.

Friends Book Club gathers The Friends of the Island Branch Library Book Club meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, in the meeting room of the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Members will discuss a book they have been reading. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

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Knitting group meets Learn to knit or just have fun knitting with others at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m.

Call 778-6341 for more information.

Sweet Adelines want you The Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines is holding a recruitment event on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St. W., in Bradenton. The group usually rehearses on Tuesday nights, starting in September. Members sing in four-part harmony and the mood is upbeat and fun. They perform a Christmas show and an annual show in February and entertain throughout the community for clubs and organizations during the year. For the second year in a row, they won the Audi-

ence Choice Award in the Show Performance category at the Sweet Adeline Regional Convention and Competition held in Daytona Beach.

For information, call LuAnn at 941722-9395, or Pam at 941-545-0669, or visit their Website. magicofmanatee.com.

Join the Rip Squad The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is looking for volunteers for its Rip Squad Volunteer Force to work with county natural areas land managers on various wildlife habitat improvement projects. This squad is recommended for volunteers 16 and older. To receive the e-mail announcements, send an e-mail to Damon at damon.moore@mymanatee.org.

8/9, 2:12 a.m., resisting an officer without violence, 1500 block of Gulf Drive. The officer stopped a car with the suspect inside. He was wanted on a warrant and for being in a bar fight earlier. When he stopped his vehicle, he ran from the officer through a condo project. During the chase, the officer warned the suspect to stop or he would be tazed. He stopped and was taken to the ground before being arrested.

8/15, 11 a.m., unoccupied burglary to a dwelling, a boat 100 feet from Bridge Street. The owner of a boat called police because he heard a dinghy was attached to his boat docked south of the pier.The

officer called the Sheriff’s Office and deputies brought out their boat. They observed two people sleeping on the victim’s boat. The female said she got drunk the night before and could not get home, so she went to the boat with the male suspect. She was released, and the male was arrested.

where she was a hostess at the Ashworth Hotel. She wintered in Florida at Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island for over 25 years where she befriended Marcelline Harmon.

She is survived by three sons, Richard Lefebvre and his wife, Janet, of Lowell, Robert Lefebvre, of Lowell, and John Lefebvre and his wife, Kim of Chelmsford; two daughters, Marianne Chaisson, of Hampton, N.H., and Kathleen Noran and her husband, John, of Westford; one brother-in-law, Frederick Lefebvre and his wife, Natalie, of Westford; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy and his wife, April Lefebvre, Andrew and his wife, Jennifer Lefebvre, Matthew Lefebvre, Corinne and her husband, Alex Ospina, Kara and her husband, Pastor James Bixby, Erica and her husband, Jeffrey Mello, Alicia Lefebvre, Sean Noran, Evan Lefebvre, Joseph Chaisson and Christopher Noran; four greatgrandchildren; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins including: Dorothy Farley, Elizabeth Horgan and Warren Calary.

She was predeceased by her sister, Elaine Scruton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the American

Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, or to the Epilepsy Foundation, 540 Gallivan Blvd., Boston, MA 02124, or St. Patrick’s Church, 5 Lyons St., Hampton, NH 03842. Arrangements by Dolan Funeral Home, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

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Irene Lois Bacon, 87, died Aug. 5, 2015 in Bradenton.

She graduated as an RN from the Army Nurse Cadet program in 1947.

She married John D. Bacon on May 1, 1948. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Flint, Mich. She spent many summers at their home on Runyan Lake, Fenton, Mich., and has a home in Bradenton Beach since 1972.

She is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, John; daughter Debbie Bacon, of Bradenton; son, Norman (Butch) Bacon of Fenton, Mich.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandson.

Burial will be at the Veterans National Cemetery, Sarasota. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

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8/7, 8:47 p.m., driving with no license attached, 5300 block of Marina Drive. The officer stopped the driver of a limousine with no visible license plate. The driver said he picked up the car from storage and drove it to the car shop even though

Denny H. McClarren, 76, Holmes Beach, died Aug. 9, 2015.

Born in St. Louis, Mo., he moved to Holmes Beach in 2001 from Wheaton, Ill., was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survived by wife, Judy, of Holmes Beach; sons, Tim (Sharon Vosmek) McClarren, of San Francisco, Cailf. and Mike (Desiree) McClarren, of Porterfield, Wis.; daughter, Kelly Schultz, of Winfield, Mo.; brother, Tom (Rose) McClarren, of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Mary Ellen Aldrich, of Florissant, Mo.; grandchildren, Ashley, Kristina, David, Elizabeth, Kayla, Brandon and Jesse; great grandchildren, Ayden and Adisyn.

Memorial services will be at a later

someone at the DMV told him it was a traffic violation. He stated he wanted to attach a tag not assigned, but the DMV official said he would be in more trouble for that. He said he was trying to cut through the parking lot due to seeing the other patrol car and was trying to go the back way to avoid being caught. The officer issued a notice to appear for the violation.

8/8, 6:13 a.m., trespassing after warning, 3900 East Bay Drive, Publix. The officer recognized the defendant in the parking lot has having been issued a trespass warning earlier. The defendant was arrested.

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42 Breakfast choice 43 "Ed Wood," e.g.

48 Kofi Annan's birthplace 50 1976 Spingarn Medal recipient

51 Literary sobriquet 52 Golden Triangle native 54 "There are liars ... __ to beat the honest men": "Macbeth"

55 Tormented 56 Supermodel Sastre 57 "__ we forget" 60 Chicago airport code

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at AMICC. Help your community by giving of yourself.

Various positions available.

Call 941-778-1908 ext 0 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Dusty at 941779-7688.

ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).

OUR DAILY BREAD of Bradenton is looking for volunteer servers 9amnoon. Ask for Penny 941745-2992

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE 1978 SUZUKI GS1000 MOTORCYCLE, Vintage Superbike, $1850, 24484 Miles, Call Bare 814-2431809, Key Royale Holmes Beach 2013 LINCOLN MKX SUV Metallic gray w/Canyon interior. Immaculate.

Assume remaining 16 month lease $583/ mo w/Lincoln Financial.11,500 miles. On island. Call 407-233-7059

BABY SITTER BABY SITTER. Honor student with own transportation. Experienced, References available. Call or text Amanda at 941-713-3219 RED CROSS CERTIFIED baby sitter. Honor student. Call or text Isabel 941-545-7995

Call us today! 941-778-3986

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088 LOTS OF BOAT for the money! Bayliner 27 ft Ciera Weekender/Fisherman with trailer. Merc V8 IO. Locally maintained $8900 OBO Call 941-356-1456

CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082

CLEANING SERVICE C & T HOUSEKEEPING. For all your cleaning needs. Free Estimates.

Reasonable rates. Senior discount. References available. Call 941-9622512 CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & RENTALS. "Have it done your way, we care about our work" Call 941-7564570 PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOWS residential, commercial & resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses, driveways etc.

Call 941-251-5948

COMMERCIAL SALES/ LEASES/RENTALS ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 RESTAURANT/OFFICE/ RETAIL 1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach $495,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216

BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES

COMPUTER SERVICES

BOATS ARE SELLING Very Well! Over 75 sold to date. We Need Boats! “Business On A Hand Shake.” www.

Islandboatsales.net We Also Buy Boats.

941-228-3489

EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

BITS N BYTES COMPUTERS On-site services, virus spyware removal. Networking, wireless setup. New to Area. 30+ years experience. Call Rick 678-7586094

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FURNITURE CUSTOM COASTAL FURNITURE & CABINETS by Frankie Z. ebay store.

Call 941-726-1482. 10015 Cortez Rd (corner of 101st) frankiezaff@yahoo.com

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES

TWO SIDES of NATUREAnna Maria Island's Largest Little Beach Shoppes is now hiring part-time associates. We have an immediate opening for evening shifts- week nights and weekend nights. Retail Experience Preferred, +20 hours a week. Apply today Two Sides of Nature 101 S Bay Blvd. Unit A-1, Anna Maria

SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All Sterling jewelry 20% to 50% off.

Select Furniture, Pewter miniatures, Vintage jewelry, Bric-Brac, Crystal, Books, Orientals, Art 30% to 80% off. Bathing Suit Sale, Great Scented Soaps, Garden Pieces. Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm.

MARKETING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216

ROSER THRIFT SHOP Open 9:30am-2pm Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday.

10am.-1pm Annex open same days till noon. Donations accepted 9am-11am Wednesday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Call 941-7792733

CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 866-362-6497 ATTN: DRIVERS - $2K SignOn Bonus Recent Pay Increase! We Put Drivers First Family Company w/ 401k Beautiful Trucks CDL-A Req – 877-258-8782 www. drive4melton.com AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838

FOR SALE GREAT FOR THE upcoming holidays! Complete set of 35 New, Unused Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday Steins 19802014. Asking $800. Call 941-778-9818

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397.00- Make & Save Money with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In Stock, ready to ship! Free Info/ DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 800-578-1363 Ext.300N

GARAGE/ESTATE SALE Many items including sectional sofa, heavy modern glass and chrome TV stand, 2 wood CD racks, oak cabinet, area rugs, 4 x 6 oriental rug, antique parlor table, REAL wicker couch, chairs (with matching upholstered cushions), table & lamp, complete set Budweiser Holiday Steins (19802014), Garret Metal Detector (used 1 time) pictures, artwork, knickknacks and more!!! Saturday, August 22. 8am to 1pm. 301 23rd Street N., Bradenton Beach 4 FAMILY MOVING SALE Saturday August 22 8am2pm. 11125 Sanctuary Dr. Perico Island. Furniture, TV's, household items.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates.

Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073.

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-5042222 www.kernconstruc tioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services.

35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honey dohomerepairinc.com

HOME SERVICES DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $50/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067 R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing.

Call 941-580-2054 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770

LOCKSMITH ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”.

Licensed/bonded/insured.

Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414

LOST & FOUND LOST 11’ JOBE PADDLE Board white, lime green and black. Please call 813486-5110 FOUND CAT near AMI Community Center. Male White/Yellow Calico spots.

Friendly. Call Jean 941-7043663

LOST CAT Mostly all white with black tail and black patches. Lives near the AMI Community Center on Palm Ave. Please call 941-779-9888 Reward for finder Thank you

LOST in HOLMES BEACH near 29th Street beach area. Blue Fire Wave music speaker in black bag. Call 863-214-3886 FOUND GOLD CHAIN close too Sandbar Restaurant on Beach Sunday May 31.

Please call Bob 941-7783986 MEN'S GOLD RING, lost in surf near 60th street.

Great sentimental value, reward offered. Please call 863-944-3517 LOST FAMILY HEIRLOOM during Wedding at Sandbar Restaurant on Sunday March 29. Gold wedding band with Diamond pendant near high water mark.

Please contact 407-7609033

MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.

TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates.

941-812-0507 WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www.

WalyPrecisionPainting.com

PERSONAL SERVICES SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518 THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine.

Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-2012649

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PETS ANNA & LINDSAY’S Dog Walking. $5 per dog walked, $10 Dog wash. $20 for both plus play time.

Contact 917-406-9554.

Anna Maria Island Only.

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates.

References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do."

Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts.

Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage.

Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455

Call us today! 941-778-3986

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Beautiful updated 2BR/2BA w/carport & lanai. A Popular West Bradenton over 55 community. 1 pet friendly.

Move in ready. You will love coming home to this condo. $144,500 Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Intl. 941-792-9459

DISCOVER THE OTHER ISLAND, Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay, Renovated condo on Private Island, 2BR/2BA/2CG with water views. Do not miss this beautiful condo.

Pet Friendly. $309,900.

Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Intl. 941-792-9459

4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED! We have well qualified tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee.

Call today for details. Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc 3BR/2BA FURNISHED CONDO in gated community Mariners Cove. Full intercostal views. W/D in unit $2300/mo. Annual lease. Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800

ANNUAL RENTALS2BR/1BA elevated unit, Gulf View. One property from beach. W/D, D/W $1,500/mo. NO pets.

2BR/2BA River Front Condo, Pool, Clubhouse.

No Pets. $1,250/mo. For details call Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-7782307.

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915

WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub!

VACATION ISLAND RENTAL. Off season rate. Canal front 3BR/2BA Pool, boat dock.

4 blocks to beach. Realtor Call 941-356-1456

RENTAL WANTED {PUG FRIENDLY LONG TERM RENTAL WANTED} We are a couple looking for a 2 bedroom long term or annual rental that would allow 3 small well behaved pugs. Thank you Please contact us at 609-2903337

REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south.

Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966.

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072

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