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August 5, 2015

STORMY Monday A hard rain led to street closings and other precautionary measures.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – High water and short-term local flooding

were common scenes on the Island Monday morning.

“The rain has been a little heavier this morning than it had been the last couple weeks,” said Bradenton Beach Public Works Director Tom Woodard.

“That, mixed with high tide, produced some pretty heavy flooding this morning. We set out some high water and

slow speed signs in some of our neighborhoods, and I received one report that water was coming into someone’s ground level home,” Woodard said.

“It’s noon now, and the water’s pretty much receded,” he added.

Police Chief Sam Speciale said, “We have high water in our normal spots see flooding, page 33

STORMS threaten turtle nests on Anna Maria Island. PAGE 33

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The sun peeked out and rain abated just enough on Sunday for visitors to enjoy the waves and warm Gulf water.

Streets were flooded temporarily all over the Island but were particularly hard hit in Holmes Beach.

PAR sues city over vacation rental ordinance

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

ANNA MARIA – A second group has filed a lawsuit against the city’s vacation rental ordinance.

Pine Avenue Restoration, LLC, also known as PAR, filed suit July 28 asking

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for declaratory and injunctive relief from the ordinance.

The suit claims the ordinance is unlawful and “disturbs plaintiff ’s vested property rights that were established through good faith reliance on the city’s prior approval of a development project.”

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The project’s approval process included six separate development orders requiring a complicated application process that addressed most of the requirements in the vacation rental ordinance.

It allowed owners of the properties to rent the living quarters above the shops on a short-term basis. The plaintiffs

claim the city specifically gave the owners the right to rent short term.

The suit points out the buildings are zoned residential/office/retail (ROR and says PAR leases the commercial space and rents the residences above. see PAR, page 33

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Agreement in sea grape cutting case in the works. 8

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Court appoints new judge for injunction The Planning and Zoning Board meeting to review the vacation rental ordinance was tabled last week until after the injunction request is settled.

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

ANNA MARIA – At the city’s request, Judge John Lakin has disqualified himself from hearing a request for an injunction against the city’s vacation rental ordinance. The ordinance requires rental agents to give the city information on rental contracts already signed for rentals after the ordinance takes effect next January.

During the initial hearing, Lakin disclosed that his wife once worked for Island Real Estate, which is involved with the Anna Maria Island Vacation Rental Association, one of the plaintiffs in the request.

That disclosure prompted Mayor Dan Murphy to ask for a new judge because of the possibility of a conflict of interest.

The court has reassigned the case to Judge Gilbert A. Smith, Jr. The suit filed against the city claims the

city gave rental agents too little time to comply with the deadline. The plaintiffs also indicated through their lawyer that they had some concerns about privacy.

Work on the ordinance has been halted.

The city’s Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 28, to table its review of the ordinance until the suit is settled.

That board will review the ordinance at a future date.

Meanwhile, City Commissioner Dale Woodland mentioned at a recent commission meeting he had heard that some rental agents were planning to ignore the city’s ordinance when it takes effect.

Woodland asked the city to make sure there were penalties in the ordinance to address rental agents shunning its requirements.

Mayor Dan Murphy said at the same meeting that he had heard the same assertion and called it mass civil disobedience. Later, Murphy said he felt that if someone said that, it might have been that person asking, “What if we ignored the ordinance?” Both Murphy and Woodland declined to reveal the source of their information.

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Board discusses rental regulations Board members ponder the pros and cons of the Anna Maria vacation rental ordinance.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) members support additional vacation rental regulations, but not at the expense of a costly legal battle.

At the request of new board member Frank Harrison, last week’s P&Z meeting included a discussion on the recently adopted Anna Maria vacation rental ordinance and the possibility of using it as a basis for a similar ordinance in Bradenton Beach.

The volunteer board members agreed that more could be done to address growing concerns about large rental homes being built in residential neighborhoods, but were divided in regard to how this might be accomplished.

City Planner Alan Garrett provided the board with a brief summary of the vacation rental ordinance he helped create in Anna Maria, which was based on a short-term rental ordinance adopted in Flagler County

in February.

Garrett reminded the board that Florida cities and communities can regulate rentals to some extent, but cannot regulate the frequency of rentals or the duration of stay; nor can they prohibit short-term rentals.

He then explained that the Anna Maria ordinance incorporates an 8-person maximum occupancy limit and requires a representative of the property to be available 24 hours a day to respond in person within 30 minutes of a complaint being received.

The ordinance also places new restrictions on pool use and mandates an overnight quiet period.

“That’s where most of the complaints come from, from the neighbors complaining about the noise of the pool,” Garrett said.

“The rental unit has to be brought under the same standards as a hotel or motel,” he added.

“So, how’s it working?” board chair Dan DeBaun asked.

“It’s being challenged right now,” Garrett said, referring to a lawsuit filed in May by a group of plaintiffs that includes property see rentals, page 30

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in brief

Millage rate approved in Holmes Beach Holmes Beach city commissioners last week approved a maximum millage rate of 2.391. The millage can be lowered but not raised before its final adoption. Last year’s millage rate was 1.75 and the rollback rate is 1.6158.

Mayor Bob Johnson recently told commissioners that he and City Treasurer Lori Hill found a $650,000 deficit in the budget and asked for the higher millage rate until they could come back in August with a budget, a more realistic ad valorem rate and a new building department fee schedule.

Budget public hearings are set for Sept. 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. a city hall.

Congestion committee recommendations The Holmes Beach Congestion Committee met on July 26 to develop recommendations to the city commission regarding the permit parking plan to be implemented in two test areas. Recommendations included: • The parking plan should be adopted by ordinance rather that resolution.

• People who work or have business in the test areas (Turtle Watch, cable company employees, plumbers and the like) can apply for a parking permit.

• Signs will state, “Permit parking only.”

• Parking without a permit will be banned 24/7.

• The police chief will be consulted regarding the placement of the signs.

Mayors seek seats on Center board After meeting with AMI Community Center Director Kristin Lessig and Treasurer Jim Froeschle, the mayors of three Island cities have requested the following: • A mayor or city commissioner from each city serve on the board of directors and formalize this by amending the lease or issuing a memo of understanding; • Inclusion of one of the above on the governance committee.

The proposal will be considered by the Center’s board of directors at its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Commissioner wants lobbyists Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen is asking for volunteers to join her to lobby the state legislative delegation regarding legislation that could affect residents.

She said because of “the importance of the actions of the state legislature, I’ve asked anyone interested in joining me in lobbying the our legislators to contact me. It’s an educational experience.”

Peelen can be contacted by e-mail at jpeelen@holmesbeachfl.org

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Court denies tree house motion

The city plans to have a special magistrate hearing on whether to issue an order imposing a fine.

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

HOLMES BEACH – The Florida District Court of Appeals (DCA) has denied a motion filed by tree house attorney David Levin.

On behalf of tree house owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen, Levin filed for a written opinion regarding a court decision to deny an appeal of a judge’s ruling.

The ruling upheld the Code Enforcement Board’s 2013 order to remove the violations or demolish the tree house in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge at 103 29th St. City Attorney Patricia Petruff told city commissioners at last Tuesday’s meeting that “the code enforcement case is finished in the court system. The judge has set aside an order imposing a fine, but the code enforcement process needs to move forward.”

In September 2013, Code Enforcement Board members imposed a fine of $100 per day on Tran and Hazen for failure to comply. The couple appealed and in March 2014, they were granted a stay from the code enforcement board’s order imposing the fine.

Petruff said the city special master, Michael Connolly, couldn’t hear the case because he served as the code board’s attorney during the original case. She said she has contacted another attorney to hear the case.

“We need to have a special master hearing on whether to issue an order imposing a fine,” she explained.

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Following the DCA’s denial of his motion for a written opinion on the tree house, Attorney David Levin filed a motion seeking a rehearing before the all the judges of the court.

Levin reply

On Thursday, Levin filed a motion seeking a rehearing en banc before the DCA because “this honorable court must have overlooked or misapprehended points of law and facts.” En banc means the case is heard before all the judges of a court.

Levin maintained, “The uncontroverted evidence before the lower tribunal demonstrated that petitioners (1) relied in good faith; (2) upon acts or omissions of the city of Holmes Beach; (3) and incurred such extensive expenses that it would be highly inequitable and unjust to destroy the rights petitioners have acquired.”

He said a rehearing is necessary “to maintain uniformity in this court’s decisions, and a written opinion would provide a legitimate basis for supreme court review.

Other court actions

Petruff said there are two other actions regarding the case. The first is an initiative petition filed by the property owners to put an ordinance on the ballot for voters to decide if the tree house is legal, which the city has challenged.

Petruff has maintained that a 2013 amendment of Florida statute prohibits the use of the initiative process with regard to any development order and that the proposed ordinance is a development order. She filed a declaratory action to seek a court ruling on the issue. The case is in hiatus until the court makes a decision.

In the second, Petruff said, “Mr. Levin challenged the zoning code itself indicating he thought it was vague and preempted state law. We’ll be looking at that to determine if that would be appropriate for a motion for summary judgment.”

According to City Treasurer Lori Hill, the city has spent approximately $42,000 on the case.

Board approves Prince Park In honor of the little cat that stole everyone’s heart, Holmes Beach city commissioners agreed to name the pocket park on 52nd Street after him calling it Prince Park. Prince was recently attacked and killed by a wild animal.

Chair Judy Titsworth brought the idea to commissioners at last week’s commission meeting and said Steve Bark of Bark Realty would raise the money for a sign and a cat sculpture for the park.

This pocket park on 52nd Street behind the S&S Plaza will be named Prince Park.

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Preservation loses a friend and champion Chips Shore leaves behind a legacy of historic preservation.

I will miss his calming effect and voice of reason.”

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY – The July 29 passing of Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller R.B. “Chips” Shore was felt throughout the county, including in Cortez, where he served for many years on the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) board of directors.

Shore, who was 74, recently filed to run for a 10th term in office. Gov. Rick Scott will now select Shore’s successor, and Angelina Colonneso has been appointed to serve as interim clerk and comptroller.

“Mr. Shore was responsible for many technological advances such as e-filing, public access to court records and Smart Bench, a judicial application for judges to access court records,” said Manatee County Information Outreach Manager Nick Azzara in an e-mail.

“He was a visionary who understood the importance of using technology to improve government transparency and accessibility. I will truly miss him,” said County Administrator Ed Hunzeker in an e-mail.

Shore also created the Manatee County Historical Resources Department and

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In addition to his role as county clerk and comptroller, Chips Shore played an active role with FISH. recently celebrated the reopening of the Historic Courtroom in the Manatee County Courthouse.

“He stood up and brought historic preservation to the forefront. If not for him, we would not have moved as far as we have to preserve our history,” said County Commissioner Carol Whitmore. “Chips was a profes-

sional and kind man, and he will be missed in this county.”

Florida Maritime Museum Supervisor Amara Nash said, “Mr. Shore cared about the community he served and tried to keep everyone’s best interests in mind at all times.

His passion for preserving local history and education is certain to be a lasting legacy. We felt lucky to have had him as a boss and we hope to honor his memory by carrying on the good work he initiated.”

Manatee County Director of Historical Resources Cathy Slusser worked closely with Shore and also assisted him with his duties as FISH secretary.

“I cannot say enough about what Mr. Shore has done to promote the preservation of our community’s history and heritage.

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In the wake of Shore’s passing, Slusser, who is not a FISH board member, informed the board that Monday, Aug. 3, would be her last meeting.

FISH board members Jane von Hahmann, John Stevely and Karen Bell are among the many who expressed appreciation for Shore’s contributions to Cortez.

“There wasn’t any person in a significant governmental position who had a better understanding or love for this village. Chips did everything he could to support Cortez and FISH, even during our trying times as an organization. He will be missed by the board and the village,” von Hahmann said.

“Chips was a man of honor and principle see shore, page 14

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GUEST COLUMN Don't forget these women

BY DR. MARY FULFORD GREEN SPECIAL TO THE SUN

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et’s not say goodbye to Moore’s Stone Crab restaurant without first pausing to say thanks to the two working women responsible for its success through all these years. These are Sallie Moore and her daughter- in-law, Mary.

It was at Sissy, Aunt Sissy or Mama Sallie (all these names to identify her) who began the business, first in a little delicatessen on the north end of Anna Maria Island. The family lived in a two story house within spitting distance of the historic pier. The business was in the little house next door.

Her husband, Jack, harvested the stone crabs, many times with her help. Mama Sallie described the operation to her granddaughter, Susan, who was researching working women of the area for Susan’s doctoral dissertation submitted to the University of Miami in Ohio.

I called her Aunt Sissy. She was the last born child of my grandparents, William Thomas and Sallie Adams Fulford of Cortez. She learned her culinary skills from her mother for preparation of mullet, pompano, scallops and clams. For stone crabs she was on her own.

She tried and perfected her recipes for her stone crab salad, chowder, cakes and more.

Undoubtedly the funds from her first business were used to help purchase the property where Moore’s Stone Crab restaurant was built. What a wise decision that was. Yes, it was her recipes, shared with her son and wife, Mary, and their children that made Moore’s what it became.

Many of her relatives were early employees.

Mama Sallie worked in the restaurant for years, from 1969 to 1983, beginning when she was 62 years old.

For me the best memory was the celebration of her 65th birthday. The restaurant opened on Monday for that event. All her children, nieces, nephews and all the clan were royally fed and entertained.

On her 80th birthday, Cortez celebrated at the Volunteer Fire Department building. This was about 30 years ago. Her Cortez friends, fellow worshipers at the Cortez Church of Christ and just about all living family members came to celebrate with Aunt Sallie.

Sallie was blessed that her son, Pete, and his wife, Mary, and children could carry on that tradition of Moore’s being the best place for SEE GUEST COLUMN, PAGE 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor's note: This letter originally was sent to Holmes Beach city officials.

Two-pool ban won't help As a full-time resident of Holmes Beach I have heard the commissioners repeatedly say that they want families to move in as full-time residents, especially in the R2 zone. I am now questioning the commissioners’ sincerity. At the last meeting the commissioners appeared to be going down the road forcing homeowners to share a pool by limiting one pool per duplex. The commissioners already went down this path in 2013.

They heard from some residents speaking out against the idea of banning two pools on a duplex lot. County Commissioner Carol Whitmore spoke publicly to the commissions during the meeting of Jan. 17, 2013, and said: “Who’s going to want – and take it from me – I would not want to buy a duplex and then have to share it with some idiot who has parties next door and then swim in it the next day. No thank you.” There was also a memorandum attached to the Jan. 17, 2013, meeting’s minutes written by Bill The Anna Maria Island Sun Staff Publishers Mike Field Maggie Field Editor/CEO Mike Field

Brisson, of LaRue Planning and Management, where he stated, “We agree with the comments made by County Commissioner Whitmore regarding the fact that such a regulation may tend to make two-family structures less attractive to those who wish to reside in the city on a permanent or semi-permanent basis and, therefore, may result in encouraging two-family units to be used primarily for short-term rental purposes.”

In that same meeting on Jan. 17, 2013, both then-Chair Jean Peelen and Commissioner Titsworth are quoted as agreeing with Commissioner Whitmore’s and Bill Brisson’s statements. Apparently, when all was said and done, the commissioners decided it would be a bad idea to not allow the practice of letting each owner of a side of a duplex build their own pool because the practice was allowed to continue.

Personally, I was very happy with the decision. Since then my own daughter, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter bought an older half-duplex built in 1988 on a legal nonconforming lot. They live there full time, year round and have become active in the community and

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school. They purchased a half-duplex because it was more affordable than a single family home. At the time of purchase it appeared that they could build a nice private swimming pool on their lot.

Last month the commissioners passed the new ordinance 15-10, which puts new pool rules and setbacks in effect.

That pool my daughter’s family originally had plans for when they purchased the home would now be about half the size if they decided to build one under the new regulations.

One pool per duplex lot was a bad idea in 2013 and for the same reasons then, it’s still a bad idea today. By not allowing two pools on a duplex lot, you are forcing duplexes to share one pool. Short term renters may not mind sharing a pool for a week, but I can’t imagine a full time family or snowbirds putting up with it, which is a shame because living in one side of a duplex is a wonderful alternative for small families or snowbirds that can not afford or do not want a larger single family home.

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on the agenda

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Where would you like to see the county and cities spend their BP oil spill money?

Anna Maria

42%

11%

On sand dune projects to protect the beaches.

For lobbyists to fight oil drilling in the Gulf.

10005 Gulf Drive

8/5: City Commission budget work session, 6 p.m.

8/10: Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee, 4 p.m.

8/12: City Commission budget work session, 6 p.m.

8/13: City Commission meeting and work session, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7086130.

Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

8/5: Capital Improvement Projects, 10:30 a.m.

8/5: Pier Team, 11 a.m.

8/6: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

8/11: City Commission work session, 1 p.m.

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8/12: City Commission special meeting, 10 a.m.

For information, call 7781005.

Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive

8/11: City Commission meeting, 7 p.m.

8/13: City Commission work session, 7 p.m.

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide

8/13: West Manatee Fire Commission public hearing on the budget followed by commission meeting, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.

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Friday Aug. 14

Wednesday Aug. 5

29%

On environmental education for residents and visitors.

THIS WEEK’S SURVEY How should Holmes Beach proceed in the tree house case?

18%

• Stay the course, pursue all legal remedies and force the tree house owners to comply with city codes.

For more rest- rooms and showers on the beaches.

• Reach some sort of settlement that would allow the tree house to remain.

• Abandon the case and forget the whole thing.

To vote, go to www.amisun.com or scan this code to vote by smartphone.

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

Thursday Aug. 6

Knitting/crochet group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday Aug. 8

Origami class, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Monday Aug. 10

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

Tuesday Aug. 11

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

Wednesday Aug. 12

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seafood, especially for stone crabs.

Grandsons Alan and Paul’s decision to retire now gives their mother the leisure time she deserves to enjoy her family. For them, it is the time to retire. There will never be another Moore’s Stone Crab restaurant. Maybe some of Mama Sallies’ recipes will be used by the new restaurant on

that property.

So goodbye to Moore’s. Thanks for all the memories of the good food and excellent service.

To Mary and sons – enjoy your future, and send me some restaurant menus for placement in our Cortez Cultural Center. We do not want to forget these two working women.

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

Alzheimer’s caregivers’ group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Monday Aug. 17

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

Tuesday Aug. 18

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

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 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.

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Agreement on sea grape trimming in the works The city is working with the DEP and the State Attorney’s office to resolve the matter.

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

HOLMES BEACH – City officials have agreed to grant an extension on a notice of code violation for Jose Vivero regarding trimming sea grapes on the beach 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.

Vivero’s attorney, Greg Hogipan made the request in an e-mail to City Attorney Patricia Petruff stating, “As you are aware, we are working diligently with the DEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) and the State Attorney’s office in conjunction with the city of Holmes Beach to bring this matter to an amicable resolution.

“We are awaiting the final consent order from DEP, which will likely contain similar lighting requirements as

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This is how the sea grapes looked after being cut in May. The loss of the branches left the beach, a sea turtle nesting area, vulnerable to lighting intrusion. your code violation. Therefore it is our request that you grant us an extension to respond to the code violation until we receive the proposed consent order from DEP.” Petruff recommended that the extension be granted, and Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “I approved the extension

because they are working with us, the DEP and the State Attorney’s office to come into compliance.”

City action

The code violation, which was posted on the property July 21, lists the violations as lighting issues because the

trimming left the beach, a turtle nesting area, vulnerable to lighting intrusion.

According to the notice of violation, “Pursuant to Sections 66-45 and 66-46, all exterior lighting must be replaced with turtle friendly bulbs and fully shielded from the nesting area.”

In a July 29 letter to Assistant State Attorney Heather Doyle, Mayor Bob Johnson said the city would like her office to enter into a pre-trial intervention agreement with Vivero that includes: • Reimbursement for the purchase and installation of replacement sea grape trees at a cost of $1,000 for the trees and $1,653 for installation; • Retrofitting of lighting on Vivero’s property to comply with the city’s turtle ordinance; • Payment by Vivero for an arborist to monitor the cut sea grapes for two years; • Reimbursement by Vivero of $788 for the cost of the investigation and $1,800 for the cost of the city attorney; • Reimbursement of $694 to the neighbor, who was damaged by Vivero’s actions.

Johnson said if all the items were agreed upon, the city would not pursue any further code violations against Vivero for this incident.

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Commissioners review ordinance on number of bedrooms Commissioners agreed on four bedrooms for single-family homes and two per side for duplexes.

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

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners took their first pass at 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 three per side in duplexes in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. However, after some discussion, commissioners changed the duplex number to two per side.

According to the ordinance, the number of overnight occupants in a resort-housing unit is six or two per bedroom, whichever is greater, as stated in the city’s comprehensive plan.

It also clarifies that the minimum occupancy period of a resort housing unit is seven consecutive days in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts and 30 consecutive days in the R-1AA and R-1 zoning districts.

Discussion on Section 1 began with the definition of a bedroom presented by City Planner Bill Brisson. However, Building Official Jim McGuinness did not recommend using that definition.

“Bedroom is no longer defined in the 2014 Florida Building Code,” McGuinness explained. “Only a sleeping unit is defined.

It will be incumbent upon us as a city to develop our own perimeters and definition and zoning code.”

The section also includes a definition of overnight occupant. McGuinness said he did not have any comment at this time.

Duplex bedrooms

Section 2 stated the number of bedrooms in a duplex is three per side, and Commissioner Marvin Grossman asked if it should be two per side.

“Three is a more appropriate number,” Brisson replied. “Three is suitable for families. For the most part, but not always, two bedrooms are suitable for retirees.”

Grossman then suggested a three/two combination, and Brisson said that is more likely to be challenged.

Commissioner Jean Peelen objected to two

This for all homes, not just vacation rentals. If we say two, we’ll discourage families from moving here” Jean Peelen Commissioner per side and pointed out, “This for all homes, not just vacation rentals. If we say two, we’ll discourage families from moving here. The lower priced places on this Island are the duplexes.”

Chair Judy Titsworth countered, “We’re trying to be too friendly hoping residents are going to move into that zone (R-2). Chances are they aren’t because the price is too high; it’s priced to produce income.”

She advocated two per side and said, “If they want more they can build a house.”

People per bedroom

Commissioner Carol Soustek said whether there are two or three bedrooms, only six people are allowed, leading to a discussion of Section 5, stating the number of people allowed per bedroom.

Brisson said he struck the sentence in that section stating that resort-housing units may only be occupied by a family because it is archaic. However, Petruff said they should leave it in because “it makes a point that we want people who are somehow connected to be in our residential neighborhoods.”

Peelen objected and noted, “There are many small groups, for example five women who want to get together for a week on the Island or a church group. I don’t think we should discourage that.”

Soustek agreed with leaving it in the ordinance and said, “We want to bring families.”

Titsworth also agreed and said, “Residential neighborhoods should be for families.

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Beach Club completed at Harbour Isle The club, which includes a sandy beach, will serve the residents of the development’s communities.

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BRADENTON – Members of the Island and Manatee chambers, local elected officials and guests joined officials from Minto Communities to cut the ribbon on the newly completed Beach Club at Harbor Isle on Friday.

The club features an outdoor pool surrounded by lush vegetation, a cabana bar overlooking the pool, event and yoga lawns, a sandy beach, a luxury indoor lounge, an upstairs Sky Bar, all with unparalleled views of the surrounding waters. A state of the art fitness center is located in an adjacent building.

Senior Vice President William Bullock, who was unable to attend the event, said in a press release, “Minto has taken great care to assure that every design decision made at Harbour Isle maintains the integrity of this rare island location and the surrounding waters.

“For example, the Beach Club is locat-

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Local elected officials and members of the Anna Maria and Manatee chambers of commerce cut the ribbon at the Harbour Isle Beach Club on Friday, July 31. ed on a portion of the island that already provides unobstructed water views of Anna Maria Sound and Anna Maria Island. We were thoughtful on placement of the Beach Club, and chose a location

that had a lack of shoreline vegetation, thus minimizing environmental impact.”

The Harbour Isle development includes two completed neighborhoods, Edgewater Walk and Mangrove Walk,

with about 300 residents. Two of those are former Island residents, Karen Di Costanzo and JoAnn Lefner. see HARBOuR ISLE, page 13

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“We’ve been here almost a year,� Di Costanzo said. “I love it. The neighbors are wonderful.�

Lefner, who has been there a year and a half, added, “We love it. My husband and I plan to renew our vows for our 40th wedding anniversary on the beach at the Beach Club.�

A third neighborhood, Marina Walk, is under construction and will be completed in January 2016. It includes three floor plans to choose from, and homes are priced from the $500s.

Harbour Isle recently received nine 2015 Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association Parade of Homes awards, including Best Overall Community. It is located at 12300 Manatee Ave. W., just east of the Island on the Palma Sola Causeway.

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Bowling challenge coming up Raffle tickets for a big screen television set, sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Sun, will be sold at the bowling alley.

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

BRADENTON – Dust off those shoes, shine that ball and throw that crying towel in the wash. It’s time to take to the lanes and bowl for the Anna Maria Island Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 29, at AMF Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road W. Check-in is at 5 p.m.

This year, it’s the LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air Bowling Challenge, starting a new era in this 25-year-old fundraiser for children’s programming at the Center. The Anna Maria Island Sun remains as the grand prize sponsor, offering a big-screen television for raffle. The grill and bar will be selling refreshments and food.

The fee is $25 per bowler and it’s a great way for businesses to give their staffs a night out together for a charitable cause. The fee includes rental shoes, if needed.

Please bring socks if you normally wear them, and no, you can’t wear flip-flops to bowl.

After the bowling ends, head for the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6696 Cortez Road W., for the awards party. There will be raffle drawings and prizes and awards for high games and series for men and women plus, the highly popular lowest scores for each gender. For those with the munchies, there will be a special menu and drinks will be available.

Pre-registration is a must and there are a limited number of lanes available. Register at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia, 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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Sail with the Privateers The Anna Maria Island Privateers are hosting their Cortez Pub Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 22, from the Mexicali Border Cafe parking lot at 5502 Cortez Road W., starting at 2 p.m.

Here’s a chance to ride the Skullywag with the Privateers as they sail toward the Island, stopping at select watering holes along the way, all in the name of helping kids and community.

The Privateers are charging $40 per person to ride with them from Mexicali to RJ Gators, Clancy’s Irish Bar, Cortez

Clam Factory, Cortez Kitchen and the Swordfish Grill. Get a commemorative T-shirt for $10 more. The money covers transportation and games. There will be drink specials, Jell-O shots and prizes during the ride, and then it’s back to Mexicali. Attendees are encouraged to wear pirate gear.

There is room for only 40 participants, so it is wise to reserve early, the pirates say. Call Dan “Boucanier” Hill at 941-812-8318, or Dianne “MaiTai” Gritzmacher at 941-705-1325.

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and FISH has been struck a heavy loss with his passing and losing Cathy,” she added.

“Chips leaves a huge legacy. He has been a champion for the community of Cortez and Manatee County, and he was a huge positive influence in my life,” said Stevely.

“What made Chips so special to me and so many others was that he actually listened and cared when others spoke. And it didn't stop there; he would take that information and act on it if there was something he could do,” said Bell.

“Sometimes there would be controversy, but he would always rise above it and do what he thought was the best for Cortez and Manatee County. I will miss his calming effect and voice of reason,” she added.

A public visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Historic Courtroom at the Manatee County Courthouse, with a memorial service to follow at the Bradenton Auditorium at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Shore’s family is asking that donations be made to the Florida Maritime Museum in his honor.

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Florida manatee deaths rise

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

Manatee deaths in Florida already have surpassed the total for all of last year by 39 animals, resulting in a total of 286 manatees lost.

More than 20 percent died due to watercraft collisions, the biggest cause of manatee mortality so far this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC. In Manatee County, eight deaths were recorded, including three in Palma Sola Bay in April, May and July, two of them watercraft deaths, and one in Bimini Bay off Anna Maria Island in April.

Deaths for the past five years have varied widely due to several causes, including red tide, cold stress, entrapment in flood gates and locks and natural causes.

In 2014, 247 deaths were recorded; in 2013, 697 deaths; in 2012, 226 deaths; in 2011, 319 deaths and in 2010, 605 deaths, for a five-year average of 418 deaths per year, according to the FWC. If you see manatees in the wild, the FWC requests you enjoy them from a distance.

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).

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Snooty, who lives at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, may be the only Florida manatee without propeller scars from watercraft collisions because he was born in captivity.

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).

Tuesday Turtle Talks continue Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring offers free Tuesday Turtle Talks each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. in Bradenton Beach.

No reservations are required for the program, which highlights 35 years of turtle and shorebird nesting history on

Anna Maria Island.

Free souvenirs include temporary turtle tattoos and the Flippers and Feathers Activity book. Shirts and hats will be available for purchase.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so you can visit with the crew that monitors AMI shorelines every morning.

Loggerhead sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island were washed over by high tides caused by heavy rains last week, possibly drowning hatchlings inside their eggs. The damage will not be known until the expected hatching dates for the nests has passed.

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Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 346 False crawls: 441 Nests hatched: 82 Hatchlings to Gulf: 6,327 Overwashed (nests that had water over them): 96 Standing water (nests that were inundated with standing water): 25 Partial washout (some eggs, but not all, missing from nests): 12 Complete washout (nest and all eggs washed away or all stakes identifying nest location washed away): 38 Nest disorientations: 9 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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Could Amie be headed back to Anna Maria Island? The loggerhead sea turtle was satellite tagged on June 23 after she nested on Coquina Beach. She is named for Anna Maria Island and Anna Maria Elementary School.

The Island Community Center is partnering with Chasten Whitfield to offer a fishing camp for kids from 5 to 12 years old from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17 through 20. The fee is $100.

Learn how to throw a cast net, cast a rod, tie knots, bait hooks and much more. Camp will be held at the Bayfront Park pavilion and will be a hands-on workshop to learn all the fishing basics. Campers will put their new skills to use on the AMI City Pier.

Whitfield is a local 15-year-old fishing angler with a mission to help kids of all ages become more comfortable anglers, while teaching positive life skills, doing what's right for the right reasons and choosing to stay active outdoors.

She and her team recently won first place in the Crosthwaite tournament, and she has appeared on â&#x20AC;&#x153;ReelTime Fishingâ&#x20AC;? with George Gozdz.

Drop off and pick up will be at Bayfront Park pavilion, 310 N Bay Blvd., and Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S Bay Blvd., both in Anna Maria.

Campers are encouraged to wear their swimsuits and sunscreen. Additionally, campers will need a fishing rod, sunglasses (preferably polarized) and a bottle of water daily.

Register at the Island Community Center before Saturday, Aug. 15. There are a limited number of spots available.

For more information, contact Jennifer Griffith at 941-7781908, ext. 204.

Wolfe book signing at Coffee Haus R. T. Wolfe, author of "Island Secrets," is coming to the Island Coffee Haus on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m. for a book signing.

A friend and supporter of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, Wolfe based the mystery on a turtle program on an island like Anna Maria Island.

Turtle Watch will be there offering a free Turtle Life sticker for every book purchased.

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Center’s town hall meeting draws a crowd Center officials discussed the financial crisis and recovery and outlined new programs and coming events.

“We are looking to go beyond the walls of this building,” Lessig said. “We will partner with other organizations and offer classes in other places in the community.

“We are looking a creative ways the Community Center can be part of the Anna Maria Island community. We need your support – be an active participant, sign up for a membership, donate, volunteer, register for programs.”

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ANNA MARIA – In the first of what is expected to be regular town hall meetings, Island Community Center officials shared an overview of what has occurred since the Center declared a financial crisis in June 2014.

Executive Director Kristin Lessig greeted the crowd of about 60 residents and said, “We want to inform you of what we’ve discovered over the past year and get you excited about what’s coming in the future with our new programs.

She then introduced the Center team: Kathy Bogad, operations director; Jennifer Griffith, program director; Wende Webb, special events and community outreach; Amanda Sugg, administrative assistant; Matt Ray, adult sports manager; Ray Gardner youth sports manager; Aris Thompson, communications manager; and Jim Froeschle, board treasurer.

Froeschle acknowledged the three Island mayors, Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie and residents representing a “crosscut of the community,” and said, “I think it shows the interest that people have in what’s going on in the Community Center and making it a success.”

He then discussed the causes of the financial crisis, which included debt from the new building without an increase in programs, a decline

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From left, Jennifer Cascardo, of Sugar Beach Digital; former Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford; and Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy chat before the presentation. in donations and the impact of the recession on government funding.

Froeschle outlined emergency steps taken by the board, including hiring a leadership team and improving accountability.

He said once the Center was on the right track, the board transitioned back to single leadership.

Launching a turnaround

Froeschle said the board launched a recovery plan including a planning effort on how to best use the building, expanding fund-raising programs, holding more outreach events, restoring funding from grants and governments.

“We need your support,” he told the crowd, “Please participate in our events and programs.”

“We really want to look at embracing the diversity of our community,” Lessig said.

“There are a few things guiding our work –

creating a family friendly atmosphere, providing an experience that is welcoming and inviting, offering healthy lifestyle programs and being a socially responsible member of the community.”

She said the Center is in the process of expanding programs for youth and teens, adults, seniors and sports. Artist Janet Kingan added that she is developing a dedicated art program.

Griffith said the Center plans to offer Medicare’s Silver Sneakers program in October to include a membership and health and fitness classes and expand its Dragon Boat program.

Webb said coming events are the LaPenesee Bowling Challenge (formerly the O’Connor Bowling Challenge), a family fish fry, a golf tourney, a murder mystery, a beach luau, a valentine dance, a Neil Diamond show, a fashion show and pancake breakfasts.

Caryn Hodge asked Lessig to consider having evening classes for those who work during the day and submitting a monthly or quarterly progress report to the newspaper.

“I love the direction and new leadership,” Hodge said.

Hodge also asked about marketing, and Lessig said she is working with Sugar Beach Digital.

Sissy Quinn invited residents to visit the Soiree Room and asked Lessig to make the gym available for seniors to walk around for exercise.

One resident asked if the tennis courts would be resurfaced, and Lessig said she is planning a tournament to raise funds for that project. Froeschle said tennis players also could seek sponsors.

Margaret Jenkins said a swimming pool at the Center would benefit all ages, and Lessig said she is looking into the cost.

Joan Voyles asked people to donate art supplies and craft items for the coming art program.

In closing, Lessig said the Center is offering lifetime memberships for $7,500, and board member Mike Coleman said an anonymous donor would match up to $25,000 in donations.

Rescued puppies need foster homes A group of 27 rescued dogs and puppies are awaiting foster homes.

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

BRADENTON – Who can resist the imploring face of a cute puppy or dog?

Underdog Rescue is hoping not many people can when they see the latest group of 27 puppies and dogs rescued from various places and needing foster homes.

“We got them last Sunday,” said Shona Otto, founder and president of Underdog Rescue said. “Some were from another rescue group that was overwhelmed, some were from a shelter and would have been euthanized.

It’s a lot to handle.”

Otto said the dogs are a variety, but mostly small dogs such as Yorkshire

terriers, dachshunds and rat terriers.

All have been taken care of medically and are well groomed, and the organization covers their expenses.

“People think the danger is that they would want to keep them all,” Otto said. “I love dogs, and I’ve managed to keep hundreds of them alive by fostering, but I don’t keep them all.

“Once people get into fostering, they realize that it’s not as hard as they thought it would be.”

Those interested in fostering a dog can go to underdogadopt.com and click on “Volunteer” for an application.

“We want to find the right fit for our dogs and people,” Otto said. “They have to be a good fit or we will find another dog.”

She said if people are concerned about what to do with the dogs when they are traveling, Underdog rescue

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will board the dogs at its vet’s office until they return.

“We have been around for 10 years,” Otto pointed out. “We do a good job and have a good reputation in the community.”

Left, puppy Chase is smart, personable and loves to play fetch. He weighs in at 6 pounds and is about four month old. Above, puppy Stuart plays well with people and other dogs and can walk on a leash.

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Chamber gets new office administrator The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce has hired a new office administrator.

Patti Durham was hired on Wednesday, July 29, from a list of 20 applicants From those 20, nine were interviewed.

Durham Durham most recently worked for VetCorps as a prevention coordinator and Manatee County Youth Commission (MCYC) Advisor. According to Chamber President Deb Wing, Durham has a background in software programming and social media and has e She worked with Manatee County officials, commissioners, businesses, the media and a board of directors on grant programs and events. Durham will receive her bachelor of arts degree in business administration this month.

Historical Society seeks walking tour sites Nancy Deal, of the AMI Historical Society, told Holmes Beach city commissioners that the organization is completing a brochure for a walking/biking tour of the city of Anna

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Maria and hopes to do the same for Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.

Deal asked for help from residents in identifying sites in those cities to add to the tour with information about the sites and photos.

Anyone with a site to suggest can call Deal at 778-4255.

SWIFTMUD approves millage rate The governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District adopted a proposed FY2015-16 millage rate of 0.3488 mill, 4.6 percent lower than the current fiscal year.

For the owner of a $150,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, the tax would be $34.88 a year, or about $2.91 per month. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016. The total FY2015-16 proposed budget for the District is $183.4 million.

The governing board will hold a tentative budget hearing on Sept.15 at 5:01 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office, located at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 and will vote on the final budget on Sept. 29 at 5:01 p.m. at the Tampa Service Office.

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Commission to meet Thursday Taking place at city hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bradenton Beach City Commission meeting will see commissioners revisiting a previous request from the Bridge Street Merchants for additional landscaping and street maintenance assistance. Under old business, the commission will also discuss right of way foliage issues and the creation of tree removal policy and priority list.

Under new business, the commission will discuss hardening of the insulation in the city hall attic and will seek clarification on Ordinance 398, which pertains to the authority of the city clerk, city treasurer, and building official.

The meeting will begin with the public being given an opportunity to provide general public input on matters not listed on the meeting agenda.

Fire marshal to flip flapjacks The Anna Maria Island Community Center will hold an all you can eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. located at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The featured guest chef is Fire Marshal Jim Davis.

Breakfast is $6. Children 5 and under eat free. For more information call the Center; 941-778-1908.

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uly is not considered prime time for anglers in general, but it’s one of the best times for fly fishermen. The last three weeks have been virtually unfishable during the daytime with hard west winds, frequent squalls and cloudy skies. Finding any time to fish between thunderstorms and squalls has been challenging. While it’s been difficult for local guides to fish, captains like Harrison King have been having some excellent success by fishing late afternoons and evenings under dock lights.

Most evenings when the heat subsides the thunderstorm activity lessens as well, providing a chance at some productive and comfortable fishing opportunities.

This past week, an approaching full moon also provided some late afternoon low tides that could have been perfect for tailing redfish. I was quick to accept an offer from Steve Traves, of Anna Maria Island Outfitters, to fish one evening with King.

We invited my good friend Captain Rick Grassett along, and we took two boats.

We started out in Palma Sola Bay where

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS we were to meet King and Traves. Since Grassett and I started early, we fished the edges of some promising troughs where we encountered a lot of activity. It looked extremely promising, but we were unable to hook up. Traves and King started from the east and worked our way with the same results. The tide was slack and would turn soon, which might have been a factor, but we decided to head to the edges of Tampa Bay to try another spot while we still had some light.

King’s knowledge of the contour of the bay was invaluable as he snaked his way through shallow flats to a long deep trough that ended in a broad shallow flat. The conditions looked promising, and there

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Captain Harrison King holds Steve Traves’ snook for a photo before a quick release. was a lot of action in shallow water, but we only managed to initially spot a couple of tails. Although Traves did get a good

strike, we suspected that much of the action was mullet. We stuck with it until the light waned without any luck before heading to Longboat Pass, where King had a lot of confidence in fishing dock lights.

Grassett and I made a quick stop at a lighted barge anchored near Bradenton Beach that was loaded with large ladyfish.

Since King had seen a few large tarpon there a few days earlier, we decided to stop and try a couple of drifts. The only action was ladyfish, and when we received a text from King that he was at a light in Longboat Pass, we followed suit.

It hadn’t taken long for King to find a light that was loaded with snook and some big redfish. They had waited for us to arrive to start fishing so we tied off, and Traves took to the bow with his eight weight fly rod and a white baitfish fly. After a couple of casts, Traves was able to hook up with a nice snook that took him in to his backing twice in an attempt to reach the barnacled see reel time, page 23

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Fish very early or late in the day Captain Rick Grassett

A persistent west wind and a reverse weather pattern of morning thunderstorms that go along with it, caused me to cancel or reschedule a couple of tarpon trips and a bay trip during the past week. Other anglers reported decent action with trout, blues, jacks and more on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay on DOA Lures and live bait.

This is a great time of year to fish very early

in the day before heat becomes an issue. I often start before dawn fishing lighted docks for catch and release snook, tarpon, reds, trout and more.

After daylight, a move to the flats puts you in the right place at the coolest time of day. I’ll usually fish until mid to late morning when water temperatures rise and begin to negatively affect shallow water fishing.

There may also be some action late in the day

with reds that may tail on shallow flats or gather in potholes or edges of flats and bars on extreme low tides surrounding full and new moon phases.

This may be more likely if rain has cooled the water, and overcast conditions also help to keep water temperatures down. However, in a normal weather pattern, thunderstorms are more likely late in the day, so watch out for lightning.

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lighted docks and bridges close to passes with flies or DOA Lures should be a good option next week. You may also find trout, Spanish mackerel or blues on deep grass flats, particularly close to passes. Look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with mullet schools on shallow flats and edges of bars. There should still be some tarpon action in the coastal Gulf when the west wind pattern ends and we switch back to a normal weather pattern.

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dock. Lowering the rod and applying pressure caused the snook to jump twice and lose his momentum in reaching the dock.

The redfish proved challenging. They would disappear into the shadow behind the dock and occasionally make an appearance under the lights. They seemed aggressive and would rush the fly, but we couldn’t get them to commit even through several changes of flies. We decided to leave early since everyone had a busy

day coming up, but not before Traves hooked up again on an even bigger snook. This fish fought hard for the dock and pilings, but Traves applied just enough pressure to turn it before it reached freedom. After several head shaking jumps the leader parted as the snook’s rough mouth frayed the leader.

The redfish were very wary and showed less and less, so we decided to head in while the night was still young, a successful and comfortable trip that took a total of three hours.

Anglers who decide to fish evenings are advised to take a look at the sky and the radar before heading out as there have been some intense storms in the evenings as well. Pick the right evening though and you can expect some comfortable and potentially productive fishing. Harrison King can be reached for charters at http://www. reeljob-fishingcharters.com/ or call 941-525-8495. Contact Anna Maria Island Outfitters at 941-254-4996 or stop by at 505 Pine Avenue in Anna Maria.

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BeachHouse renovations unveiled

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Second story, open-air, beachfront dining is now in the works for the BeachHouse restaurant.

Last week, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 in favor of recommending that the City Commission approve a major development application submitted on behalf of restaurant owner Ed Chiles. The application will now be forwarded to the commission for final approval or denial.

The application request was presented by City Engineer Lynn Burnett and City Planner Alan Garrett, and Burnett provided the board with a detailed explanation of the major changes proposed at the Gulf Drive location.

She said 142 existing outdoor dining seats would be relocated from the ground level beachfront patio to a second story open-air dining area to be constructed within the footprint of the existing building. The plans indicate a total of 525 seats.

Burnett said 26,361 square feet of existing asphalt would be removed from the north parking lot and replaced with a permeable parking surface, which would allow for significantly better stormwater drainage.

The plans also call for the removal of 8,677 square feet of existing asphalt from the east parking lot located across the street from the

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These architectural renderings show what the renovations would like on the beach side of the restaurant. restaurant, to also be replaced by a permeable surface.

Burnett said infiltration trenches will also be constructed, which will further enhance drainage and stormwater run-off capabilities.

“When you’re reducing that amount of asphalt that is a huge benefit to the city of Bradenton Beach,” Burnett told the board.

“That to me is probably one of the biggest components of what’s before you, removing that burden from the city,” she added.

Landscaping and perimeter buffers would also be added if the application receives commission approval.

A slip lane and valet drop-off point would be established along the restaurant’s eastern frontage in order to lessen the traffic burden on Gulf Drive; and the driveways would be relocated to meet Florida Department of Transportation spacing criteria currently not being met.

The proposed renovations would also allow for five American Disabilities Act-compliant handicapped parking spaces in the south parking lot.

Burnett said the city required a total of 115 parking spaces and this plan produces 135, including the five handicap spaces.

Board reaction

Before Burnett gave her presentation, board member John Metz said he felt the board should refrain from making a recommendation because he and the other board members received some of the supporting planning documents one day prior to Wednesday’s meeting.

None of the other members shared his concern, and Metz later cast the lone opposition vote while again suggesting that he was not given adequate time to review the meeting materials.

Metz also asked why the city was named as a co-applicant on the application.

Garrett and Burnett cited the original joint development agreement Chiles and the city entered into in 2012, which was later the subject of a lawsuit that will soon be withdrawn along with three other suits as part of a commission-approved global settlement agreement.

Burnett said she and Garrett felt this was the most simple and efficient means to bring closure to both the 2012 development agreement and the global settlement. Burnett also explained that as city engineer she would not be allowed to actively participate in a private development if not for the aforementioned circumstances.

When discussing the application itself, Metz voiced concerns about the vacated first floor patio decking being used for additional seating. Garrett said the city could do periodic site inspections to ensure that seating standards are being met, as he has previously done at Chiles’ Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria.

“The last time I did the Sandbar, they were under the number of seats allowed,” he said.

In regard to noise buffering, Burnett explained that outer second story walls and additional interior pods would serve as sound barriers for neighboring properties.

Innovation challenge announces finalists The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has named five finalists in the inaugural Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge.

The $500,000 incentive-grant challenge launched in February was designed to spur and help fund innovations that will sustainably grow the marine sciences and technology sector in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

The finalists are:

trap allowing for commercial-level catch of invasive lionfish to develop a new fishery in the Gulf of Mexico and provide new market opportunities for seafood businesses. The plan includes building artificial reefs with features like sponges and reef overhangs that are attractive to invasive lionfish. Once the fish congregate on the reef, they can easily and affordably be harvested for food, according to the proposal.

Healthy Earth - Gulf Coast: Sustainable Seafood System

Antibiotics from the Sea

The team led by sustainable-food company Healthy Earth proposes to develop a sustainable seafood system with value-added seafood production built on the region’s striped-mullet fishery.

The team, including Ed Chiles, of the Chiles Group, and Sandy Gilbert, of Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START), proposes obtaining a sustainability certification for Gulf gray-striped mullet and building a processing facility to create products including omega-3 fish oil, probiotics, livestock feeds and fertilizers. Local fishermen would have the opportunity for equity ownership in the business, which the proposal states would curb the waste of mullet.

Taking Back the Lion’s Share

University of South Florida College of Marine Science researchers, a seafood wholesaler, a Sarasota restaurateur and a family of commercial fishermen aim to develop a

Omeza LLC will partner with senior scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory to develop and commercialize novel antibiotics from the sea.

Cancer Therapies from Sharks

Mote Marine Laboratory’s biomedical research program will collaborate with the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine and pharmaceutical company Sun BioPharma to harness cancer-inhibiting compounds secreted by sharks and develop new treatments for human cancer patients.

Advanced Solar-powered Filtration Technology for Marine and Freshwater

Mote Marine Laboratory, the University of Washington’s Pollack Laboratory and ROBRADY Design propose to turn basic research into a working water-purification device that could transform marine and freshwater filtration models.

Each of the five teams is eligible for a grant

of up to $25,000 to develop a prototype of its proposed business solution to positively and sustainably impact the Gulf Coast region’s Blue Economy. The finalists will present their prototypes in November, and Gulf Coast may select one team to receive an additional $375,000 in grant funding to bring its solution to market.

“These five proposals all have potential to transform a segment of our region’s Blue Economy,” said Mark Pritchett, senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation in a press release. “Now we want to see a full plan for how they can leverage our funding to bring their ideas to reality and benefit the Gulf Coast region.”

Twenty-five teams with members from the nonprofit, private and public sectors completed applications to vie for the finalist grants.

Pritchett noted that each of the finalists targets one of the first two critical near-term goals identified in Gulf Coast’s 2015 regional cluster study and economic development strategy for the marine sciences and technology – to make and consume more seafood regionally and enhance the impact of regional research and development in the marine sciences.

The foundation also recognized a People’s Choice Award winner for the project with the most online support from the community.

The Living Shorelines team, which includes Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota

Bay Watch, Reef Ball Foundation, and other organizations, will receive a $5,000 grant from Gulf Coast.

“We were impressed with all of the ideas that were submitted, and the community clearly likes them too,” Pritchett said. “New collaborations have formed and momentum is building behind more than just five of these concepts, and that was another objective of our challenge.”

As the finalists put their grants to work developing their prototypes and refining their business plans, they will provide periodic video updates on the Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge Website. The public can visit www.

GulfCoastChallenge.org to watch the progress of the finalists through October, when the prototyping phase of the Innovation Challenge ends. Proposals that weren’t selected as finalists will remain in the online Challengers Gallery, so that people can continue to learn about their ideas and potentially connect with team members.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a public charity created in 1995 through the sale of the Venice Hospital. Since then, it has become the philanthropic home of more than 600 families who have established charitable funds, and has invested over $200 million in grants in the areas of health and human services, civic and economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Learn more at www.GulfCoastCF.org.

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ULI report now available The Urban Land Institute report contains observations and recommendations regarding the present and future of the Island.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The print version of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel Report on Anna Maria Island is now available free of charge at the city halls in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria.

An electronic version of the report can be downloaded at any of the city Websites.

The 39-page report produced by the $125,000 study includes notes that there is a finite amount of land and access to infrastructure and that land development is not going to stop, so the market must be properly harnessed in order to meet goals and control redevelopment.

The summary states, “AMI must continue its commitment to achieve balance between visitors and residents” and the ULI advisory panel recommends designating areas of preservation and areas for development as a means of maintaining the Island’s Old Florida character while managing growth.

The summary says understanding the dual permanent and transient nature of the Island’s population is a key to understanding traffic and access concerns, rather than simply creating more transportation infrastructure to increase or control access and circulation.

The report notes that there are already

enough cars on the Island and stresses the need for multiple modes of safe and easy transportation that include cars, trolleys, bikes and walking.

The report summary also mentions the need for the three Island cities to discuss shared needs and objectives when evaluating choices and making decisions.

Population

Citing the U.S. Census Bureau, the ULI report says the Island currently has 6,466 permanent residents and permanent residence has declined by 1,761 people since 1990.

The study says 9.8 percent of the Island population is under the age of 20; 32 percent is between 20 and 54 years old; and 58 percent of Island residents are over the age of 55.

Seasonal Housing

The report says the demand for seasonal housing is growing and will continue to create “the demand pressure” residents are currently experiencing.

“Manatee County will be one of the most active real estate markets in the United States, and a major playground for these residents and visitors is Anna Maria Island,” said one panelist.

The report states that redevelopment will not wane and the Island needs visitors as much as visitors need the Island. The panel encourages the Island as a whole to harness its market opportunities in order to meet objectives for growth, development and preservation.

The report notes that strong development

Manatee County will be one of the most active real estate markets in the United States, and a major playground for these residents and visitors is Anna Maria Island.”

ULI panelist pressures have resulted in changes to the community fabric that many residents feel is out of character with the Island’s identity and laid back quality of life.

The panelists believe R2, high density and MF seasonal zoning districts are not effective in regard to “limiting intensive short-term seasonal party houses” and they suggest that some zoning districts should provide incentives for resort-like uses, while other zones “may need additional teeth to deter high-intensity residential use.”

Mobility

The report says the Island has an access capacity of 40,000 cars per day and notes that public transit to and from the Island is limited.

The panel recommends marketing the Island as a car-free vacation destination,

entailing the greater use of airport shuttles, bikes, golf carts and local and regional public transit, including multi-door, low-floor buses that provide more passenger room and allow for easier loading and unloading.

In regard to parking, the panel recommends a multi-tiered approach that causes drivers to choose diverse destinations based on free and paid parking options that incentivize people to get out of their cars sooner in order to access free parking. The report also calls for better bike and pedestrian networks and improved trolley reliability.

Implementation

The action plan and implantation strategies call for consistency between the Island’s transportation capacity and its adopted land use plans, creating an Island recreational circulation system and a regional transportation plan, using unified zoning and land use categories that incorporate best-use practices, creating zoning-incentivized employee housing and using historical designations to preserve community character.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the ULI reports says the guide to AMI’s future is to understand itself.

“AMI’s community – a balance of permanent and transient will always be the Island’s nature – is the road map to its future.”

The panel also recommends that the Island “Stay funky and eclectic; this is part of AMI’s charm.”

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Passport combines savings and fund raising The Bridge Street Merchants in Bradenton Beach are now offering a savings passport that provides $500 in savings and results in $10 from each $25 passport sold being donated to local charities.

The passport provides savings at numerous Bridge Street businesses and offers 15 different deals that are good between now and February. The program was designed to benefit locals

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ing the passports in order to benefit the Moonracer No Kill Animal Shelter, and she can be reached at 941-713-3105.

The savings passport can also be purchased at the Bridge Street Bazaar, at Island Mail & More and online at www.VisitBridgeStreet.com.

The Bridge Street Merchants are seeking more partners. Interested parties can call Amanda Escobio at 941-896-2222.

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Keeling featured Jane Keeling, who designed Island Gallery West’s outdoor mural, will present a selection of her oil paintings reflecting Florida's year-round love for the outdoors in an exhibit entitled “Splash – Swimmers, Pools and Sunbathing," through Aug. 31. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

For more information, call 941-778-6648.

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Music and stories in Cortez

It's 'Lazy Days' in the window at the Artists' Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. Different ways of spending time lazily will be reflected in work exhibited in the window from Aug. 1-31. In August and September, the gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Bring a musical instrument, your voice or your tapping toes to Music on the Porch at the Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-5 p.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Sea Sprouts Story Time will present free sea-themed story time and crafts for kids from 10-11 am. For more information, call 941-708-6120 or visit the museum at 4415 119th St. W. in Cortez or http://floridamaritimemuseum.org.

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ver four centuries ago, Francis Bacon, the English philosopher, said, “Knowledge is power.” Those words were never truer than in our modern world with its spider web of intricacies, especially when it comes to mortgage financing.

Last week we talked about mortgage lenders entering the mortgage market offering riskier home mortgage products than we’ve seen in a long time. This is especially true in the jumbo mortgage market place.

Regardless of whether or not you’re applying for a regular conventional mortgage or a jumbo non-conforming mortgage, you still need to understand the difference between the interest rate and the annual percentage rate (APR).

Anyone who has ever read an ad or searched on line for mortgage rates will always see two rates – the interest rate and the APR. Since the interest rate is the number used to determine the monthly payment most homeowners don’t pay too

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger much attention to the APR. However, the annual percentage rate is actually more informative as it relates to giving you the real cost of your mortgage.

The APR takes into account all the fees and charges you pay when you receive the mortgage and spreads those out over the life of the loan so that you know how much you’re actually paying. The APR takes the base interest rate and adds in other costs for getting a loan, including mortgage broker fees, prepaid interest and closing costs.

This could increase the APR a quarter to a half point higher than the actual interest rate depending on what the fees are.

The APR can be used effectively to shop for a mortgage. It is very useful when comparing two different loans, especially when one has a relatively low interest rate and higher closing costs and the other has a higher interest rate but low closing costs. The mortgage with the lower APR is probably the better deal. But there are other reasons to choose a lender beyond interest rates and fees, including the level of service, cutting edge technology and convenience. Using the APR rate as a comparison tool should be a guideline rather than a final decision.

Not included in the APR calculation are fees for title search and title insurance, attorneys, notary, document preparation, home inspection, recording fees, transfer taxes, credit reports and the all important home appraisal. So yes the APR gives you a much truer picture of the cost of the loan, but not a truer picture of what the total cost of the loan really is.

The federal government requires banks to list the APR so that they can’t charge hidden or unexpected fees. Effective Aug. 1 lenders are required to use new forms created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with the intention of making it easier for borrowers to find and understand the terms of their loan. The new forms also break down closing costs and indicates which third party services borrowers can shop around for, including title insurance companies in states where these fees are not regulated.

The annual percentage rate is certainly not the true cost of procuring a mortgage, which involves many fees and expenses outside of the actual loan process. However, at least understanding what it is will reduce part of the stress level involved in purchasing a home. Clear out the spider webs that can accumulate in your brain when obtaining a mortgage and leave room strictly for the knowledge.

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Date Sold List Price Sold Price Property Address Anna Maria 06/12/15 499,900 499,000 701 N Bay Blvd 06/30/15 659,900 640,000 805 N Bay Blvd 06/26/15 725,000 700,000 307 Tarpon St 06/15/15 799,999 795,000 607 N Bay Blvd 06/19/15 839,500 810,000 107 Tern Dr 06/08/15 869,000 815,000 711 Gladiolus St 06/19/15 949,000 845,000 235 Oak Ave 06/12/15 975,000 975,000 117 Park Ave 06/22/15 2,100,000 1,825,000 104 Park Ave 06/19/15 585,000 525,000 112 Oak Ave# 112 06/26/15 499,000 430,000 770 Jacaranda Rd 06/15/15 550,000 545,000 514 Villa Rosa Way

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Date Sold List Price Sold Price Property Address Holmes Beach 06/26/15 329,000 310,000 424 62nd St 06/18/15 499,900 450,000 504 68th St 06/30/15 509,900 495,000 611 Emerald Lane 06/01/15 619,000 600,500 215 N Harbor Dr 06/25/15 615,000 615,000 646 Key Royale Dr 06/15/15 829,000 640,000 317 58th St # East 06/29/15 739,000 700,000 530 Key Royale Dr 06/26/15 744,900 720,000 5909 Flotilla Dr 06/30/15 895,000 875,000 510 59th St 06/02/15 1,449,000 1,300,000 119 Neptune Lane 06/30/15 284,000 267,500 3705 E Bay Dr # 213 06/30/15 298,000 285,000 3801 E Bay Dr # 104 06/24/15 397,500 375,000 5608 Gulf Dr # 103 06/02/15 419,900 397,500 5608 Gulf Dr # 105 06/30/15 435,000 435,000 7100 Gulf Dr # 203 06/26/15 589,900 580,000 4808 Gulf Dr # A

06/25/15 849,000 800000 6700 Gulf Dr # 14 06/30/15 525,000 519995 309 66th St # A 06/02/15 449,000 425000 204 2nd N St # A & B

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RENTALS: Board discusses rental regulations FROM PAGE 3

“So, how’s it working?” board chair Dan DeBaun asked.

“It’s being challenged right now,” Garrett said, referring to a lawsuit filed in May by a group of plaintiffs that includes property owners, rental agents and members of the Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association.

A second lawsuit challenging the ordinance was filed on July 28 by Pine Avenue Restoration LLC, (PAR), the group involved in the renovation and redevelopment of the Pine Avenue business district in Anna Maria.

This suit claims the city’s ordinance is unlawful and “disturbs plaintiff’s vested property rights that were established through good faith reliance on the city’s prior approval of a development project.”

Anna Maria complaint

The first complaint filed against the city of Anna Maria states: “The ordinance includes restrictions on vacation rental property occupancy, use, building and fire code regulations, the content of rental contracts and their advertising. These restrictions apply to no other type of residential property in the city. The regulations contained in the ordinance are specifically and uniquely targeted to a single class of property owners.”

In regard to the 26page ordinance unanimously approved by the Anna Maria Commission in April, the complaint says, “The ordinance creates an onerous regimen of city-issued licenses and approvals that must be obtained by the property owner. The ordinance then creates a series of restrictions and requirements that must be met in order for the property owner to obtain these city-issued licenses.”

Member concerns

“I saw a broker today who said the big houses are moving to Bradenton Beach because they’re squeezing them up there,” said planning board member John Metz.

Metz supports additional regulations, but cautioned against an ordinance that would subject Bradenton Beach to a lawsuit.

“This is a very complex issue. My gut feeling is limiting it to eight people is not constitutional,” the former attorney said, while noting that he himself operates a weekly rental.

Metz suggested creating a parking ordinance based on proposed land development code revisions that would establish a parking ratio based

on the square footage of air conditioned space.

“I think we should seek an ordinance on the parking per square footage because that will be enforced in the building department. To build a house this big, they’re going to have to have the parking. This is something we could do in a month,” he said.

In regard to a broader ordinance, Metz said, “This city doesn’t like attorney’s fees. There is a ton of money behind this, and this city is not capable of a staunch legal defense. You’re talking about a couple hundred thousand dollars, and this city does not have that kind of money. I’m not against the ordinance, but I think what we ought to do is recommend to the commission that they get a

There is a ton of money behind this, and this city is not capable of a staunch legal defense.”

John Metz Planning and Zoning Board member legal opinion on this.”

When discussing the Anna Maria ordinance, Metz said, “So many parts of this ordinance can be attacked. I don’t think there’s ever going to be a resolution, and at some time it’s probably going to die down and there’s going to be some kind of accord taken.”

Board suggestions

Board member Jim Lynch supports additional regulation, but

suggested city officials continue monitoring the Anna Maria lawsuit and let that serve as a test case before adopting similar legislation.

Harrison said he has lived in Bradenton Beach for 41 years and he is concerned that his home on 11th Street South will soon be the only non-rental property on the street. He sees this taking place elsewhere in the city and believes the city commission should

act and not be intimidated by a potential lawsuit.

Board member Fawzy Makar favors additional regulations and would like to see parking permits required for Island visitors, but expressed his opinion that the court will likely rule against the Anna Maria ordinance, in part because of the resources available to those who oppose it.

DeBaun said he is in favor of the planning board using its authority to help create some type of ordinance and obtaining legal advice as that process moves forward.

The board made no formal recommendations during last week’s meeting, but plans to continue this discussion at its Aug. 26 meeting, after receiving an update from Garrett on the Anna Maria case.

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BRADENTON BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Last month, longtime Bradenton Beach resident Frank Harrison was appointed to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Zoning Board.

Harrison has been a Bradenton Beach resident for 41 years. He is a retired school guidance counselor and holds degrees in civil engineering, building construction, electrical engineering, design and drafting.

He said he applied for the board position in hopes of helping the city address growing concerns about large vacation rental homes being built in residential neighborhoods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to keep our residential neighborhoods from disappearing.

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Frank Harrison is now a member of the Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board. planning board meeting.

As part of those efforts, Harrison is soliciting insight and opinions from Bradenton Beach residents, some of which he may later share

with the planning board and the city commission. He said he can be contacted by phone at 941-7789543 or by e-mail at frankharrisonbb@yahoo.com.

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Quick action, quick scoring: Adult co-ed flag football electrifies the field

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

With only three games left on the compressed regular season, adult co-ed flag football takes the field again in the summer heat at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. In a compressed five week season, the men and women of the gridiron take the field two nights a week for back-to-back action, squeezing in the standard eight-game regular season.

In this week’s action on Wednesday night, the eight teams put serious statistics in the books and points on the scoreboard. The first game of the night found the Slim’s Place Eagles facing the first place Miller Electric Lions.

With the wins this week, the Lions remain undefeated. The Eagles put up a valiant fight scoring 18 points – two touchdowns by Andrew Terman and one by Holly Belton. Jason Mickan lead the Eagles as the quarterback with 20 pass attempts and 16 completions for 222 passing yards. Quarterback Ray Gardner completed 13 of the 20 passing attempts for 83 yards, aiding his teams to the victory with 27 points.

Big man Eric Gledhill, Craig Doher, and Mike Gillum put points on the board, leading to the team victory with 27 points.

In the second game Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings battled against the Sato Real Estate Giants. Both teams in the middle of the standings pack spread the gained receiving yards around.

Quarterback Jason Sato, for the Giants, hit team Captain Frank Agnelli for 54 yards and Matt Morgan for 53 yards.

Sato also found Tyran Morgan and Jesse Griffin for additional yardage, leading to their 11-point victory. The Vikings were lead by Rob Manderine, who completed 18 of 29 passes for 217 total passing yards. Manderine’s targets were CJ Moore with 89 receiving yards, Robert Kavelli, BJ Grant, Shiante Lawyer and Rob Alderson.

Jessie’s Island Store Fighting Irish, with Tim Shaughnessy at the helm, and the Sugar Beach Digital Cowboys, Don Purvis at quarterback, fought for yardage and points in the game three. Derek Polch, Caleb Roberts, Bri Shaughnessy and Mike Shaughnessy all scored for the Fighting Irish. Their efforts were not enough to find their first win of the season. Purvis and Josh Sato shared Cowboy command behind the center. Purvis was responsible for three touchdown receptions.

Sato had one of his own, and Chris Cicharo put points on the board as well. Additional extra points by Matt Ray and Lexi Braxton helped with the

scoring run for the Cowboys.

The final game of the night had Poppo’s Taqueria 49ers pit against the Anna Maria Vacations' Dolphins.

Ending the week with the same 3-2 record, these two teams go into the last three weeks of regular season play hoping to find themselves closer to the top of the leader board. Newcomer Connor Hughly played strong as the quarterback for the 49ers with 20 pass attempts for 195 passing yards.

Hughly had 58 rushing yards and one touchdown. 49er Nick Sato was given the QB option, completing all four of his pass attempts for 47 yards. Sato added 18 more yards on the ground and scored a touchdown. The third 49er TD was Jason VanCleave’s, who booked 70 receiving yards on the night. Dina Calvary added 31 receiving yards for the 49ers in their big win.

The two touchdowns for the Dolphins were made by Chad Woods on a pass reception and Shawn Kaleta’s run in the end zone. Quarterback Ryan Moss returns to the field this season after an injury and connected nine of four pass attempts for 60 Dolphin passing yards.

Adult co-ed flag football playoffs begin Aug. 13. The championship game will be played on Thursday, Aug. 20.

AMICC summer sports tournament series set for kids

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

As the summer comes to a close and your friends and family are looking for something fun to do on the weekends, why not take the beach volleyball court, football field or basketball court for a little sports and fun? For the first time, the Anna Maria Island Community Center has organized a series of sports tournaments in the month of August for adults and kids. All proceeds from the tournaments will benefit the Center’s youth sports program, which offers financial assistance to the little island area athletes.

This Saturday, Aug. 8, two of the Manatee Beach volleyball courts will be dedicated for older youth and adult action. Bring your own team of five players for four-on-four beach volleyball play. The round robin tournament will begin play at 10 a.m.

Registration fee is $100 per team.

The kids will take the football field for a classic flag football tournament on Saturday, Aug. 15, with continued game play on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Center. Two different age group of players will be put into round robin play brackets, separating the elementary and middle school players from the older high school players. For the first time at the Center, you can build your

own team of seven players, with five players playing on the field.

The first day at the Center will also see individual passing and running competitions will take place for those who want to participate for a small donation to the Center.

The tournament will start at 10 a.m. with round robin games. Registration fee is $125 per team.

Kids and adults alike will take the basketball court for the third tournament on Aug. 22 and 23 in a threeon-three on court battle. Youth 11-to 17-years old will be divided into two play divisions in this bring your own team competition. Half-court shot, three-point shooting, slam dunk and skills test competitions will serve as en-

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tertainment throughout the day. Individuals can participate in these events for a small donation to the Center.

Round robin games will start at 10 a.m.

Registration fee is $100 per team.

Pre-registration is open at the Community Center for all three events, with on site registration available from 8 to 9 a.m. at each of tournaments.

Sign up now, bring a team, and tell your friends. The Center plans to make each of the tournament events a regular occurrence throughout the calendar year in addition to the regular youth and adult sporting seasons.

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on Gulf Drive, but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before.”

In Holmes Beach, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “We had some flooding on Sixth Avenue and we closed it from Manatee Avenue to Gulf Drive. We also closed Holmes Boulevard between 67th and 70th, and we’ve got no wake signs up all over the place, but our main flooding was on Sixth Avenue.”

Anna Maria Public Works Director George McKay said he saw no major differences on Monday compared to past rain events, and he said most of the most of the high water and temporary flooding he was aware of occurred north of Pine Avenue.

par: Sues city of Anna Maria FROM PAGE 1

In 2007, the city commissioners amended the comprehensive plan to allow mixed-use development along Pine Avenue, removing language that they felt was too restrictive.

The goal was to “ensure that the single-family residential character of the city of Anna Maria is maintained and protected while supporting commercial uses in the commercial and ROR land use categories.”

The suit asks the court to issue an order declaring the vacation rental ordinance invalid for failure to meet the statutory requirements for adoption, award the plaintiffs their costs and provide, “what other relief the court deems just and proper.”

PAR developer Micheal Coleman declined comment on the suit.

The attorney for the plaintiffs is Andrea Flynn Mogensen, of Sarasota.

Continuing storms and higher-than-normal tides have placed loggerhead sea turtle nests in jeopardy up and down Anna Maria Island beaches, leaving them underwater for hours at a time several days in a row.

The eggs can take being submerged to a point, but 60 nests are estimated to be lost out of the 300 or so remaining on the beach, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Director Suzi Fox said.

Bradenton Beach was hit hardest by winds that pushed the Gulf of Mexico up to the dune line in some areas, she said.

The organization created new categories last week to track storm impact on nests, including overwashed nests that had water over them at some point, (96), nests that were inundated with standing water (25), partial washouts, with water taking some but not all of the eggs (12) and complete washouts, with all eggs washed away or all stakes identifying nest locations washed away (38).

The fate of five turtle nests CINDY LANE | SUN that were run over by an illegal Continuing storms put loggerhead sea turtle nests underwater on and off over the vehicle in June is unknown, she weekend, jeopardizing survival of the eggs. said, as volunteers were unable to walk the flooded beach to to safety, while the others are Manatee County Parks and check on them. big enough to walk out of the Natural Resources Director The eggs in shorebird nests flooded areas.

Charlie Hunsicker reported no had all hatched before the Last year’s beach renourishdamage to the beach, saying storm, Turtle Watch Educament project is working well to that the recent beach renourishtion Director Glenn Wiseman keep the beach from eroding ment project was engineered said, adding that most of the during the ongoing, month-long specifically to minimize storm chicks are fledged and can fly storm event, Fox said. erosion.

BEDROOMS: Allowable number reviewed FROM PAGE 11

Minimum occupancy

Petruff said they may want to revise the language in Section 5 that states the minimum occupancy because it also states that the rental period must be seven or 30 consecutive days, depending on the district.

She said someone may rent the unit for a long holiday weekend and then it is not rented again for seven or 30 days. Brisson agreed and said according to the current language, “you can’t rent it for less than seven or less than 30 days.”

Section 5 also includes parking

regulations regarding stacked parking, parking in the right of way and width of driveways.

Commissioners agreed not to add a section for special exceptions, but plan to include a section on defining the non conforming 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.

Duplex owners protest

Kelly Heazlit said she and her hus-

band own a duplex in the R-2 district with three bedrooms and asked if they would be allowed to make any change to the bedrooms in the future.

“This ordinance is only for new construction, but duplexes larger than two/two cannot be enlarged,” Petruff responded.

She said Heazlit’s duplex would be considered a legal non-conformity, and if they wanted to expand it, they would have to go through the board of adjustment.

Heazlit said they did not plan to expand, but just to reconfigure the bedrooms. Heazlit also pointed out

that it was cheaper for them to buy a duplex than a canal front home.

Ron da Silva said he has a problem with not being able to expand a duplex and also with not being able to build a home with more than four bedrooms because he has a big family.

Flo Schimkatitis said she and her husband looked at duplexes in the R-2 district and would never consider two bedrooms. She said the decision to limit duplexes to two bedrooms per side is short sighted and asked the commission to reconsider.

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BEACH BEAT Anna Maria

7/24, 7:53 p.m., trespass warning, 316 North Bay Blvd., Bayfront Park. The deputy noticed three men drinking beer at the park. One became belligerent, and the deputy issued trespass warnings to all three to stay out of the park for six months.

7/25, 3 p.m., lost property, 300 block of Pine Avenue. Two trash cans were missing.

7/28, 9:28 a.m., petit theft, 76 North Shore Drive. Stolen bicycle.

7/31, 7:33 p.m., lost property, 500 block of Pine Avenue. The store owner reported his Waste Management trash can was missing.

Bradenton Beach

7/23, 2:50 p.m., trespass warning, 302 Gulf Drive S., Linger Longer. The complainant notice two men lounging in her chairs on the beach. An officer responded and issued a trespass warning.

7/26, 1:55 p.m., domestic battery, mooring field, 200 Bridge St. The female struck her boyfriend in the face several times,

Obituaries Richard Bailey ‘Chips’ Shore, III Richard Bailey Shore, III, “Chips,” a lifelong resident of Manatee County, passed away July 29, 2015.

He was the clerk of the courts and comptroller of Manatee County since 1977. Prior to that, he served as city clerk and treasurer for the city of Bradenton. Shore graduated from Stetson University with a bachelor of science degree in economics and finance. He is the former president of the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers, former president of the Florida Family Support Council and former president and board member for HOPE Family Services.

He is survived by Carol, his wife of 52 years; four daughters, Cindy Shore (Brad Coats), Donna Western (Mark), Elizabeth Shore and Debra Shore Quinlan (Tim); and six grandchildren, Ford and Fletcher Western, Adah Pearl and Oliver Quinlan, and Ian and Charlotte Coats.

Chips’ family will remember him as “a bit leprechaun, a bit MacGyver, very much a visionary, a renaissance man, and a lover of family and life.” There was always a glimmer and sparkle in his eye whether he was teasing or up to something mischievous, usually

causing him to bleed from his forehead. The victim signed a complaint and the suspect was arrested.

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said he was scheduled to deliver them in May, and she has not had contact with the suspect. Further investigation shows the suspect died of a heroin overdose July 23.

7/22, 11:36 a.m., driving with an expired

tag. The offer observed the suspect driving with an expired Ohio tag and stopped her. She said she had been living here since 2014, and he told her she needed to get a Florida tag. She was ticketed.

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Co.; and the Clam House. You can also log onto https://www.facebook.com/ BradentonBeerFestival for tickets.

Fund-raiser for wildlife

Knit one, purl two

7:18, 8:12 a.m., larceny/theft, 2800 block of Avenue E. Fishing equipment was stolen from the yard.

7/18, 2:05 p.m., trespass warnings, 3805 East Bay Drive, Sunbow Bay. The officer trespassed two juveniles for causing disturbances.

7/20, 11:40 a.m., trespass warning, 3900 East Bay Drive, Publix. The officer trespassed a man who had been caught shoplifting.

7/21, 12:30 p.m., larceny/theft, 6400 block of Flotilla Drive. The complainant said he hired the suspect to replace the screens on his dwelling and gave him a check for $350 as a down payment. She

Fill your mug and raise money for an Island-based non-profit agency that takes care of injured wild animals.

The 2015 Bradenton Beer Festival will be held at the World of Beer Bradenton, 497 Cortez Road, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Enjoy live music, beer and food.

Tickets are $20 up to the date of the festival when they go to $25. VIP tickets for people to enter at 3 p.m. are $30, or $40 the day of the event.

Get your tickets at these participation outlets: Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Lost Kangaroo Pub; Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina, in Cortez; Hickory Hollow Barbecue, Darwin Brewing Co.; Big Top Brewing

Learn to knit or just have fun knitting with others at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m.

Bring your project with you. Call 7786341 for more information.

part of a well thought out surprise for someone’s special occasion. His great joys in life included boating trips spent fishing aboard the Catch 22, picnics on Egmont Key with family and friends, spending time in his beloved Cortez Village, eating lunch on the water and picking up surprise stone crab claws for any occasion.

Chips and Carol were Manatee High School sweethearts. He loved to tell his daughters that from the moment he laid eyes on their mother, it was love at first sight. Chips eagerly supported all of his wife’s ambitions, including her studies and artistic pursuits. He wanted her to soar in life and was so very proud of all of her accomplishments.

In Carol’s words, their life together was more than she could have ever dreamed. “I have never had an expectation for this marriage that was big enough.”

As a father, Chips taught his four daughters that they could do anything from hammering and sawing, to fishing or becoming a successful executive.

He taught them to be leaders and to remain creative and resourceful in order to figure out solutions to any problem life presented. He never allowed them to view their gender as a limiting factor. Chips raised his girls to be capable and independent, and his love of do-it-yourself projects remains an inherited passion that they continue to enjoy. Chips taught his children morals, values, work ethic and integrity. Exemplifying these lessons were

not a choice in his household. It was the only behavior he accepted, and for this, he will remain loved, respected and admired by four devoted daughters who will always be proud that he was their dad. Chips was always there for his children, always a part of their home, and he could provide comfort whether life saw them at his side or far away. Every Christmas, Chips bought four identical things for his girls, be it four pair of pearl earrings or four drill sets, he always made sure favor was disbursed equally. Chips operated at home as he did in professional life with fairness, integrity and a caring hand to those around him. Chips adored his grandchildren, each of whom inherited his prominent dimples and the same sparkle in their eyes. In so many ways, he will live on through the family and community he left behind.

As a public servant, R.B. Chips Shore was a Manatee County institution.

He served in the vital role of Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for nearly four decades, pivotal years that saw the Bradenton area grow from a small, sleepy beach community to a burgeoning center of growth, industry and tourism. He was a pioneer in the field of online court records and was instrumental in the development of procedures in this area that have since been adopted by other counties and states. Chips was universally respected as a man who held himself and those around him to high standards of excellence. His lead-by-example ethos

inspired those who worked for him to always give their best effort. As a result, the entire department approached each task with both the immense pride and heavy awareness of the office’s impeccable reputation. Chips’ passion for local history will live on through the many buildings and places he has worked to preserve throughout the years. He believed that there was a value in keeping a community in touch with its roots so that it could remember where it had been in deciding where it would go. The Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez, Old Cabbage Head and the Manatee Village, the historical library, the old court house and the Palmetto Historical Park are just some of the places through which his memory will live on.

A visitation will be held at the Manatee County Courthouse Historical Courtroom on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 First Ave. W. in Bradenton. In honor of Chips’ passion for preserving the rich history of Manatee County, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Maritime Museum, P.O. Box 100, Cortez, FL, 34215, in support of its matching grant initiative. GriffithCline Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences at www.

GriffithCline.com.

Cortez

7/31, 6:06 p.m., assault with a deadly weapon, 10300 block of Cortez Road West. Two men who live together got into a fight over bills and money, and one of them struck the other in the head with a meat cleaver. The victim got away from the roommate, but the roommate caught up with him and beat him with his fists. A neighbor called 911 and police arrested the suspect.

Holmes Beach

Paper folding at library Judy Pruitt presents her origami class at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn this ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The class is free. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

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Across 1 Los Alamos projects 7 "A Jug of Wine ..." poet 11 Shelter acquisition 14 Hat with a brim 15 Sport for heavyweights 16 Fertility lab supply 17 Heavyweight who dethroned Sonny Liston 19 NASA transport 20 Attacks 21 Other, to Orlando 22 Happy hour site 25 The London Eye, for one 28 Exception lead-in 30 Memorable "Richard III" words 31 Disadvantaged 32 One of the Mountain States 35 Some hot rods 36 Zesty meat coating 40 Roulette option

Answers to 07-29-15 Crossword Puzzle.

42 "Sorry" 43 Land of the banshee 46 Home of the NCAA's Wolf Pack 48 "Tess" Golden Globe winner 50 Beer-making device 54 Slew 55 Level, in London 56 Spelunkers 58 Dash widths 59 Fictional wizard, and a hint to who would use the ends of 17-, 25-, 36- and 50-Across 64 __ limit 65 Assist badly?

66 Words before "Happy New Year!"

67 Kenan's TV pal 68 Chats 69 New York county on Lake Ontario

Down 1 Browns' gp.

2 Cole Porter's "__ Clown" 3 Takes too much, briefly 4 Peat component 5 Legal filings 6 Browns, perhaps 7 Word before nod or buzz 8 Millionaire starter?

9 Org. with a monthly Journal of Ethics 10 Kevin's "Tin Cup" role 11 Disruptive spirit 12 Tibetans call it Chomolungma 13 They may be hot 18 Belarus or Ukr., once 21 "Looky here!"

22 Small seal 23 Low nĂşmero 24 Circulation need 26 Humorist Mort 27 "Hold it!"

29 Bobble the ball 32 Market chain based in Chicago 33 Room with a recliner 34 Insurance fig.

37 Helper 38 Site of Mt. Mitchell, highest Appalachian peak 39 __ master 40 Taking five or ten 41 Drive up the wall 44 "King Kong" studio 45 Cologne article 47 Blow away

48 Heavy lifter, for short?

49 Aligned 51 Head-turner's hardware?

52 Super Mario racers

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61 Piggy 62 Writer's coll. major, often 63 Vintage auto

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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 Sandee 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 PROBLEMS WITH THE IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe!

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED: PAINTER. Need interior painting for residential home: Will barter for my professional services; Photographer/ Social Media Developer.

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Call 813-777-7204 PART TIME SEXTON. Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach. 12 hours/ week. General custodial work, general maintenance knowledge. Previous experience desirable, self starter, flexible, good communications skills needed.

Seniors welcome. Respond to rapercy1207@gmail.com Include cover letter and Resume.

PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER needed for island resort.

Must be available to work on weekends. Interested candidates please contact the resort via email at islands58@aol.com or call for appointment. 941-7782090.

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 PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE at Gift Shop on Anna Maria Island.

Retirees welcome. Inquire at 727-244-5906

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IMMEDIATE FULL TIME EXECUTIVE ASST. position available with the AMI Chamber of Commerce.

Hrs are mainly M – F 9am5pm. Includes Health/ Dental benefits plan.

Qualified applicants will have excellent knowledge of MS Word & MS Excel.

Experience in Quickbooks, Publisher, Website updating, database entry and social media are a plus for this position. Interested candidates may call 941778-1541 or e-mail resume to info@amichamber.org.

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

Select gifts, vintage & costume jewelry, miniatures, glassware, bric-brac, art 30% to 80% off. Swim suit SALE plus beach wraps & Foster Grant sunglasses.

Great scented soaps. Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm.

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

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

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

Contact 917-406-9554.

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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

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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 @ 941778-0455

FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details

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 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 2BR/1BA COTTAGE HOME with fenced yard in Bradenton, $900 / $900 security. Quiet dead end street near Cox Chevrolet. Pets OK w/ pet fee. Credit & background required on all applicants over 18.

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.

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ANNUAL RENTAL- 2BR/2BA with den condo and boat dock Will allow small pets $1800/mo. Call Island Vacation Properties 941778-1000 LUXURIOUS 2BR/2BA CONDO at Smugglers Landing $2350 annual lease. 1800sqft W/D, tennis courts, heated pool.

Contact A Paradise 941778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/1BA elevated unit with Gulf View. One property from beach.

W/D, D/W $1,500/mo includes water/garbage.

NO pets. Non-Smoking.

1BR/1BA close to beach. $990/mo. Non-Smoking.

Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307.

ANNUAL 2BR/1BA Holmes Beach. Tile through-out. Washer/Dryer hookups, double carport, large storage room.

Steps to Gulf with view $1500/ mo plus utilities. First, last and security Call 941-778-3427

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

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!

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 A RIVER RUNS thru it in NC. 3 acres w/2BR/2BA log cabin $159,900. Huge screened porch, fpl, onelevel. Hurry! 866-738-5522

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