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Three-year-old Ella Melanson visits with Santa Friday evening at the city of Anna Maria’s Holiday Carols in the Park. More stories and photos on Pages 4 and 5.
Pier tenant lease terms being considered The city hopes to negotiate a new lease with current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is asking city commissioners to provide their feedback on the lease terms desired of the tenant of the soon to be built Anna Maria City Pier. Construction of the new pier is expected to begin the third week of Janu-
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ary and be completed in August 2019. Current tenant Mario Schoenfelder’s lease expires in December 2020, and he will be given the option to sign a new and extended lease. During the commission’s Thursday, Dec. 13, meeting, Murphy presented a single-page document that provides several lease options for commissioners to consider. Murphy said the list was designed to provoke feedback from each commissioner on the lease SEE PIER, PAGE 35
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FWC may restrict shoreline shark fishing BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Beachgoers’ concerns about shoreline shark fishing have prompted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to consider tightening shark fishing rules at its February hearing. Proposed changes include prohibiting chumming for sharks from beaches; requiring a free, annual shore-based shark fishing permit necessitating online education; and
requiring the use of non-offset, nonstainless-steel circle hooks when fishing from shore or a vessel. The FWC gave preliminary approval to the proposals last week based on input from public workshops around the state last summer with a goal of maximizing the survival of released sharks and minimizing public safety concerns. “Increased public interest in shark conservation combined with growing SEE SHARK FISHING, PAGE 32
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FWC: Learn coyote coexistence BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
LONGBOAT KEY – Coyotes walking down the beaches and roads of Florida’s barrier islands should not surprise residents or tourists, according to state wildlife officials. Coyotes are true Florida natives, with fossilized evidence that they lived in Florida before the Ice Age, Angeline Scotten, of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), told Longboat Key residents on Monday. With the recent appearance of coyotes on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, Scotten offered some time-tested tips on living with them, and some perspective on what can be contentious “love them” or “kill them” debates. Coyotes are not going away, Scotten said. For generations, they have been hunted from helicopters, strangled in snares and trapped in metal jaws, only to reproduce at higher rates when their numbers fall, a unique char-
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Church-going coyote Early last week this coyote was photographed standing in the driveway outside of Roser Community Memorial Church in Anna Maria. acteristic of the species. “Eradication efforts have dramatically failed,” she said. They are in all 67 counties in the state, including islands. Coyotes are strong swimmers; one was photographed swimming across a channel, she said. They also walk across bridges. To understand a coyote, know that they’re smart. They learn fast. Much like alligators, once coyotes
learn that people will feed them, they will become nuisances, Scotten said. Hence, rule number one – DO NOT FEED COYOTES. It’s actually illegal, she said. Don’t leave pet food outside. Cover garbage cans. Pick up fallen fruit. You are not doing them a favor, you are making them lose their fear of people - the best weapon people have to coexist with coyotes, she
said. Coyotes eat almost anything, including vegetation, insects, fish, birds, nuts and berries. Examinations of coyote stomach contents show they eat dog food, cooked chicken, McDonalds wrappers and candy wrappers. They also eat mice and roaches, she said, adding, “If that’s all they ate, that would be great.” Coyotes would undoubtedly eat sea turtle and shorebird eggs, but they also may be indirectly protecting them, Scotten said. Coyotes control small predators like raccoons, which prey on turtle and bird nests, she said. Florida has been without a mid-level, coyote-sized predator for almost 100 years, since the red wolf left the state, she said, leading some scientists to believe that coyotes are keeping the ecosystem balanced. “We will take no preventive measures against coyotes,” said Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and ShoreSEE COYOTES, PAGE 24
Holiday closures City offices in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach will be closed for the Christmas holiday Dec. 24 and 25, reopening Dec. 26. The Island Branch and Tingley Memorial libraries also will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The Center of Anna Maria Island will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, reopening with limited hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26-28. Waste Pro will not have trash, recycling or yard waste collections on Dec. 25. Customers can expect a one-day delay of collections with trash, recycling and yard waste with collection resuming on Dec. 26. No collections will take place on Saturday or Sunday. Waste Management also will suspend collections on Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Customers with a regularly scheduled Tuesday pick-up of trash, recycling or yard waste will experience a one-day delay with service resuming on Dec. 26.
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Anna Maria building official hired After serving on a contracted basis for approximately six months, Luke Curtis has been hired as the city of Anna Maria’s full-time, city-employed building official. “It’s an arrangement that I feel very comfortable with. I have a great deal of confidence. Luke’s done a great job for Curtis the past several months serving as our building official,” Mayor Dan Murphy said during the Dec. 13 City Commission meeting. “I recently had an issue and I went to Luke. He resolved it very satisfactorily,” Commissioner Doug Copeland added.
Democrats hear speaker on polluted waterways Andy Mele, author of “Polluting for Pleasure,” will speak at the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club’s monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, at the IMG Clubhouse, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Mele’s book revealed the magnitude of oil and gasoline pollution in America’s waterways from 2-stroke outboard motors and personal watercraft, and led to a transformation of the recreational boating industry. He is Suncoast Waterkeeper for the Sarasota/Manatee/ Tampa Bay region, in affiliation with the international Waterkeeper Alliance., and co-chair of the Sierra Club Sarasota Group’s Conservation Committee. He will speak on red tide and green algae – causes and solutions. A buffet lunch will be served. The cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. No prior reservation is necessary. All are welcome. For information contact Harry Kamberis at 941-779-0564.
Anthony’s tree lights up the holiday The Anna Maria Island Chamber’s tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 7 was made possible in large part by Anthony’s Cooling, Heating and Electrical, which creates and builds the giant holiday symbol each season. A caption in the Dec. 12 edition of The Sun left out the name of the sponsor.
Pickleball court to be expanded In response to complaints from users, the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plans to spend $5,000 to $8,000 to expand the pickleball court at Lou Barolo Park on Highland Avenue. Some users have complained that the shell boundaries create an injury risk when transitioning from the hard surface to the shells when pursuing the ball. Public Works Director Tom Woodard said the shellcovered areas will be covered with concrete, and the court will be widened by four feet on the east side. The expanded court will then need to be restriped and net will need to be re-centered to create four-foot concrete boundaries on the sides of the court and five-foot concrete boundaries at each end.
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Holiday of Treasures beats the rain
BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The rain and windy weather held off just long enough for the Anna Maria Holiday of Treasures Open House to take place as planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. With Pine Avenue closed to vehicular traffic, folks wandered up and down the street visiting the participating businesses that offered free treats that included hamburgers and hotdogs, cookies, sangria, craft beer, specialty cocktails, gourmet popcorn, wine and more. “We’re serving up a storm. We just love Christmas and the holidays, and we’re excited to give back to the community and have a little fun,” said Two Scoops owner Dave LaBell. The line for free burgers was also long at Beach Bums. “Every year we’re hopping,” Chris Gaines said while manning the grill outside of Beach Bums. The holiday festivities extended around the corner on Gulf Drive,
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Two Scoops owner Dave LaBell and grill mate Justin Sauveur cooked the burgers and hotdogs given away inside the ice cream parlor. Right, Two Scoops’ patrons waiting for more burgers to come off the grill. where Harry’s Grill owner Mark Labriola dished up pasta fazool ‘Labriola-style.’ SEE TREASURES, PAGE 7
Community gathers for Holiday Carols in the Park Last week’s holiday event was part of the ongoing efforts to use City Pier Park as a place to foster Anna Maria’s sense of community. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The city hosted a weather-modified Holiday Carols in the Park event on Friday, Dec. 14. Despite the threat of rain, nearly 100 people showed up at City Pier Park late Friday afternoon for the second annual event. City Commissioner Doug Copeland and city staff members dispensed ice cream-enhanced eggnog and cookies. Members of the Public Works Department assisted Santa Claus as he appeared through a cloud of multicolored smoke at the far end of the park. After Mayor Dan Murphy greeted Santa, the children lined up to speak with the jolly one. Santa also got a few kisses from a small dog named Piglet. Weather concerns led to the cancellation of the vocal and instrumental performances to be given by students from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, but Bob Carter, Barbara Murphy and Angie Blunt led the crowd assembled underneath the shade sail structure in a Christmas carol sing-along.
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Mayor Dan Murphy invited Bob Carter, Barbara Murphy (the mayor’s wife) and Angie Blunt to lead the crowd in a holiday sing-along. “I wish the weather had cooperated a little more, but this is one of those things where you go with what you’ve got. That was what we decided, and I’m glad we did. The children are enjoying it and that’s the important thing,” Murphy said of his 2 p.m. decision to proceed with the event. SEE TREASURES, PAGE 7
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Holiday celebrations on Bridge Street The lighted boat parade at 7 p.m. drew watchers to the Bridge Street Pier, the Cortez Bridge and the Seafood Shack. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The celebration spotlight Saturday night was on Bridge Street as merchants opened their stores, offering snacks and drinks to shoppers. The Anna Maria Island Privateers held a fundraiser at the Drift In and musicians Steve Arvey, Rebecca Bird and Deacon Gibson performed from a flat bed trailer that went up and down the street. There were also songs from Manatee School for the Arts Thespian Troupe 6458 who were raising money for traveling competitions. The heart of the city’s commercial district was festively decorated by the Public Works Department with holiday lights around public signs, streetlights and the
Bridge Street clock, and visitors posed for photos selfies in front of the Christmas tree in the roundabout at the east end of the street. As 7 p.m. neared, the people headed for the pier to get a look at the Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Twelve boats competed for the prize, along with the Bradenton Beach police boat. They gathered at the north side of the Cortez Bridge and at 6:30 p.m., they turned on their lights and paraded in a circle by the Seafood Shack, and then they lined up for the 7 p.m. opening of the drawbridge. When it opened, they sailed south close to the Cortez side of the bay and went down to Longboat Pass, where they turned around and headed south near Anna Maria Island. As they did, the crowd on the pier cheered and took pictures of the boats up close. Eric Jones and his crew won the $200 prize for best decorated boat. Organizer Mike Bazzy called the parade a success and said he would organize another one next year.
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Kassy ,Quinn and Julia Lombardo offered complementary popcorn at Bridge Street Jewelers. Left, the Anna Maria Princess.
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nna Maria Island celebrates the Christmas holiday two ways: publicly and privately. We just finished the public portion with multiple street parties, where people visit businesses to shop and store owners serve up free snacks and drinks. Holmes Beach came first with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce lighting its tree in the parking lot and people going from store to store. There was live music, and the Privateers provided fun with some attitude. In Anna Maria, shops near and on Pine Avenue opened their doors last Friday while people braved the weather warnings about a storm that came later than predicted. There was food, music and liquid refreshments and preceding that, Christmas carols at Anna Maria City Pier Park. Bradenton Beach shops along Bridge Street welcomed visitors last Saturday and the celebration was followed by a lighted boat parade featuring a dozen brightly festooned boats floating past the Bridge Street Pier to loud applause. These celebrations bring residents and visitors together every year and the Anna Maria Island Sun is proud to be a sponsor for these events. Now comes the private celebration in homes with families, decorations, presents and the love that the holidays bring including good food and reunions with loved ones. So as our staff does the same thing, we want to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Wonderful holiday service Roser Church held an especially beautiful and meaningful Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 16. The opening music by the Bell Ringers followed by “A Christmas Carol Gallery” performed by talented instrumentalists and the narrator, the cantata choir and the Joyful Noise Choir was just exceptional. Praises to the director, the rehearsal assistant, the sound technician and the Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keefe and the Rev. Neil Crowell. We wish we could name all of you most deserving folks. Thank you for a wonderful service. Ruth and Charlie Cawein Anna Maria
Good Samaritans, all
Recently a tourist, Rose, was not only lost, but had a cell phone with zero battery. Commissioner Kim Rash happened to be riding down Holmes Boulevard when he saw a need for help. In typical fashion he persisted with the need; he got her phone charged, communicated with contacts on the phone enough to get the name of the house, and with the assistance of Manatee County Sheriff's Deputies Patrick Manning, Dave Wallace and Steve Litschauer, he was able to get her to her “home away from home.” Her note of appreciation is below. A concern that arose from this was that even though a relative on the phone was able to provide the catchy name of the rental
property, no one could provide an address. Despite finding the rental website associated with the name, there was no address. Perhaps those that have the power to do so will be able to remedy this need for furnishing physical addresses on rental websites for cases such as this. “You're an awesome guy and we really appreciated the opportunity .... (getting so lost and getting picked up by a knight in an island T-shirt and riding his trusty old go-cart). Seriously, the best to you and your family this blessed holiday season. Rose.” Thank you Commissioner Rash and Deputies Manning, Wallace, and Litschauer. Margie Motzer Holmes Beach
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For information, call 7086130 Dec. 19, 9 a.m. – Charter Review Commission meeting Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. – Special Magistrate Hearing Dec. 24, all day – Christmas Eve holiday, city offices closed Dec. 25, all day – Christmas Day holiday, city offices closed Dec. 27, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting
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Veterans services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Science and Service Book Club: Shadow Country, Mosaic NEST, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 5 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923, ext. 6035.
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The holiday event was part of the city’s continued efforts to utilize City Pier Park as a community gathering place. “It’s a place to get together, celebrate and have a good time. We’re trying to foster a sense of community, and these events bring people together in one place to chat, renew acquaintances and make new acquaintances. This is a perfect fit for the park, I can’t think of a better use. And what’s better than a sing-along?” Murphy said. When asked if the mayor has Christmas wish for the citizens and business owners of Anna Maria, Murphy said, “Yes. I’d like for you to have a new pier.” The construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier is slated to begin in late-January.
Movies in the Park, "Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas," City Pier Park, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 6:30 p.m.
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Free cookies and cider were served at the AMI Historical Society Museum and the Roser Memorial Community Church’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir performed inside the museum. The rain finally arrived around 8 p.m., and some of the businesses had already decided earlier not to participate due to the weather concerns. The Anna Maria General Store & Deli postponed its holiday porch party until Friday, Dec. 21, from 6-10 p.m.
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City Commissioner Doug Copeland serves eggnog to Anna Maria residents Carol Conte and Michael Cusato.
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Mahjong Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Lighted Labyrinth Walk, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m. Reserve to 941-7425923, ext. 6039.
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exploration, Perico Preserve, 12300 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923, ext. 6039.
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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Survive the Island Escape Room, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3:30 p.m. Movies in the Park, "The LEGO Movie," City Pier Park, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY DEC. 27
Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Naturalist guided wagon tour, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mollusks Monthly, Coquina Beach North, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923 ext. 6036. Tortoise Talks, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 3:30 p.m.
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Marissa Parr and Brian Scott were married on the beach of the Beach House restaurant on Oct. 26, 2018. Chuck Caudill provided the music for the ceremony and reception. Shawn Rhoton and Jenna Pollock, of the Beach House, coordinated the wedding. Marissa and Scott honeymooned on Anna Maria Island, before returning home to Bloomington, Ind.
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Kris Teter and Carol Heubach were married on the beach of the Beach House restaurant on Oct. 13, 2018. Chuck Caudill was DJ for the ceremony and the reception. Shawn Rhoton and Jenna Pollock, of the Beach House, coordinated the wedding. Kris and Carol honeymooned in Clearwater, Fla., before returning home to Indianapolis, Ind. Jenna Ryan and Nickolas Letsch were married at the Sandbar restaurant on April 12, 2018. Chuck Caudill played ukulele for the ceremony, and was DJ for the reception. Jim Harwood and Molly Powers, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Jenna and Nick honeymooned on Anna Maria Island and in Key West, before returning home to Denver, Colo. DARA CAUDILL | WWW.ISLANDPHOTOGRAPHY.ORG
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Egmont renourishment halted by turtles BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
EGMONT KEY – The renourishment of Egmont Key’s criticallyeroded beaches is at a standstill because the project resulted in the deaths of six sea turtles, the maximum allowed. The $10 million project, which began last month and was suspended on Dec. 2, is expected to resume in late spring or early summer, before hurricane season, said Susan Jackson, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville corporate communications office. Egmont Key, home of historic Fort Dade, lies north of Anna Maria Island in Tampa Bay. Its western shore was set to get the sand dredged from 17 miles of the Tampa Harbor Egmont and Mullet Key channel cuts. The dredge removed about 100,000 cubic yards of material from the channel, completing about 25 percent of the dredging project. About 40,000 cubic yards of sand was placed on the beach at Egmont Key from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, she said, adding that the channel is not yet in critical need of dredging, so the delay is not expected to cause problems with shipping. Six turtles were taken, or killed, including three loggerheads and three Kemp's ridleys, between Nov. 25-30 during the Tampa Harbor project, and identified by two endangered species observers on board the dredge around the clock, she said.
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Egmont Key beach renourishment is stalled due to sea turtle deaths. The word take, defined by the federal Endangered Species Act, means to "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." The Corps is permitted to take four loggerheads and three Kemp's ridleys in all its Gulf of Mexico dredging projects from Oct. 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2019 under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service regulations, Jackson said. Egmont Key is a nesting ground for sea turtles, gopher tortoises and shorebirds, and is pro-
tected by state and federal law as Egmont Key State Park and Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge. Sea turtles broke nesting records on Egmont the past two years, with the 2018 season that ended on Oct. 31 producing 150 nests, according to the Egmont Key Alliance. The project was timed for winter in part to avoid sea turtles and allow wave action to naturally sort the sand and silt to make it suitable for the 2019 turtle nesting season, which begins May 1.
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Deserving kids celebrate on the beach The Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids was a joint venture by the Chiles Group employees, volunteers and donors. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The weather on Wednesday, Dec. 12 was perfect for the Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids. It was sunny and just cool enough to make it feel like Christmas, and it was an early Christmas. The kids came from Head Start at Rise and Shine Early Learning Center in Bradenton and RCMA nonprofit child development center in Palmetto. After they arrived, the kids enjoyed jumping in the bounce houses on the beach, hanging out with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Dora the Explorer, Woody and Elmo, doing crafts, having their faces painted and listening to seasonal music from Chuck Caudill. One of the face painters was local artist Corey Wright. “I read about the Christmas for Kids and wanted to be a part of it,” she said. “I found out they were going to have face painting, so I called them.” Around noon, they enjoyed a buffet lunch and then Santa arrived on a fire truck from West Manatee Fire Rescue. As he walked toward the kids, they swarmed around him. Finally, he got to his chair on the beach and passed out presents. This year’s event was bittersweet as it was held on the 20th anniversary of the death of former Florida Governor Lawton Chiles. Chiles Group owner Ed Chiles noted that as he watched the kids playing on the beach. “After he died, I named this event after him,” Chiles said, adding he thought his father would be happy.
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Above, Ed Chiles poses with Sponge Bob. Left, a smile from Israel Curvas’ painted face shows he’s having a good time.
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Find it all at Coastal Life Design BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER
Have you ever dreamed of a kitchen or bath renovation but just didn’t know where to begin? How do you coordinate the cabinet installation, plumbers, electricians and tile work, not to mention choosing the best contractors? Well, now you don’t have to worry about all that because Coastal Life Design has made it their responsibility to make the magic happen with its onestop shop approach to interior design. In November last year, Jennifer Strohl and Sondra Okada opened Coastal Life Design in a charming aqua colored cottage on Cortez Road West just off the Island. The iconic building became available when the previous owners retired after over 30 years owning a successful frame shop. After substantial renovations, with more to come, Strohl
and Okada were ready to offer their design and contracting services and their business took off immediately. Both women bring to their profession many years of education and experience in design and contracting. Strohl, originally from Columbus, Ohio, began right after college working in interior décor, branching out to working with builders and new construction. After moving to California, she continued working in the design field while renovating her own home where she did all of the design work. The home was ultimately featured in an international design magazine, inspiring her to return to school for interior design. Four years ago, she relocated to Tampa and then fell in love with Anna Maria Island where she now resides. Okada, originally from New York City has been working as a designer since 1984 after receiving her interior design certification from the New York
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New tourism initiatives address red tide challenges BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Despite red tide in area waters since early August, tourism grew in Manatee County during the fiscal year October 2017 through September 2018, according to the county’s tourism consultant. “If you consider the challenges we have had, and to some extent still have, the data for the fiscal year really are impressive,” Walter Klages, of Research Data Services, told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council on Monday, Dec. 10. Visitation grew by 1.6 percent over the fiscal year to 724,200 visitors, “a significant number,” Klages said, producing an economic impact near $977 million. Occupancy was down nearly 14 percent in August from August 2017 and down nearly 22 percent in September from September 2017, but red tide was not the only reason, he said, pointing out an increase in vacation rentals. “Looking ahead, we have challenges with the environment,” Klages said. “The tide has a significant impact, but looking down the road I think our markets are strong and next year we
will see significant growth again. I don’t think the stigma is going to carry very significantly into the season.” “This red tide has caused a blip, TDC Chair Carol Whitmore said, adding that her home’s canal had dead fish in it three weeks ago but no longer has an odor. “Our island is starting to fill up, and that’s a good thing,” she said.
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Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy updated council members on the progress of the construction of the new city pier; the historic pier was demolished after damage done by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The city has a contract to build the pier platform, partially funded by up to $1.5 million in tourist tax funds, he said, adding that materials will be barged across Tampa Bay, alleviating road congestion on the Island. The platform is contracted for completion by Aug. 26, 2019, Murphy said, with the first pilings scheduled to be driven next month. The restaurant and bait shop are scheduled to be completed by January 2021; an unavoidable delay resulted
from permitting problems with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, he said.
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Several initiatives are underway to promote more than just Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key beaches to visitors. Former Bond girl and star of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” Jane Seymour is scheduled to have a cookoff with TDC member and Island restaurateur Ed Chiles next month while visiting the area for an undisclosed Riverwalk event, said Elliott Falcione, director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Four unplugged concerts, including one by folk singer Judy Collins, are in the planning stages at The Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria and the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton. The TDC voted to recommend that Manatee County commissioners approve the plan on Tuesday, Dec. 18. The council also approved a recommendation to the commission that SEE TOURISM, PAGE 18
October 2018 tourist tax collections compared to Octobber 2017
Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total*
1% 24% 16% 3%
*(Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, unincorporated Manatee County, Palmetto) Manatee County’s 5 percent resort tax, or tourist tax, is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists. About 50 percent of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20 percent allocated to beach renourishment. Resort tax increases reflect both increased visitation and improved tax collection efforts. Amounts shown were collected in October and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in November. Manatee County numbers include Anna Maria Island cities, Bradenton, the portion of Longboat Key within Manatee County, unincorporated Manatee County and Palmetto. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit http:// www.taxcollector.com/tdt-evader.cfm ource: Manatee County Tax Collector
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Duck hunting spreads to Neal Preserve BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Perico Preserve, a bird sanctuary, is not the only county preserve where duck hunters are shooting easy prey. Since duck hunting season resumed on Dec. 8, residents bordering nearby Neal Preserve say they are hearing gunshots, too, and they want law enforcement and local government officials to take notice and act. On opening day, “They were out in Spoonbill Bay again blasting away,” Perico Bay Club resident Mark Lorenze said. “What they don't take into consideration is the disruption of hundreds of unit owners.” The Thanksgiving week hunting season left Perico Preserve visitors and nearby residents shaken to hear gunshots near the dense residential neighborhood of Perico Island condos.
Resident Elsbeth Frischmann said she heard shots morning and evening that week. Since the season reopened, “It’s mostly on the weekends, early in the morning, around sunrise,” said a neighbor who did not want to be named, adding that a check of the neighborhood security camera has not yet identified a hunter. Across Manatee Avenue (SR 64) and to the west, “Hunters bang away on the small bay, called Spoonbill Bay on some maps, directly adjacent to us on the west side between our units and the Neal Preserve,” said Lorenze, chair of the security department at Perico Bay Club. “When the hunters’ guns begin firing, my phone rings off the hook.” Part of Perico Island is in Bradenton, which has an ordinance against SEE HUNTING, PAGE 27
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$50,000 in tourist taxes be allocated to a Women’s Entrepreneurial Empowerment Summit at the Bradenton Area Convention Center or IMG Academy. “We are starting to brand the Bradenton Area as a viable conference destination,” Falcione said. Sean Walter, the CVB’s sports commissioner, reported that in fiscal year 2017-18, the county hosted more than 90 events in 16 sports, ranging from Frisbee to hockey. Sports further diversifies the desti-
nation so that environmental impacts from red tide are not as devastating, Falcione said. “What a way to finish the year,” Chiles said, citing the new developments, including news that Allegiant Air will add nine new nonstop destinations at Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. “It’s been tough, but there is reason to be optimistic,” he said. “We could use a little good news out here, and we have gotten a lot of great news today.”
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 • COME EARLY! Christmas Carols Dr. Bob O’Keef will bring us the message of Good News! The services end with the singing of Silent Night and the Passing of the Light. The 5:30 PM FAMILY SERVICE features a NATIVITY PAGEANT in which all children are invited to participate. Special music by the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir. All children will receive a gift. The 9:00 PM SERVICE features special music by RELATIVE HARMONY —Mary Deur, Melody and Chris Rapier playing the flute, harp and French horn. SUNDAY WORSHIP • 8:30 & 10:00 AM December 23 Message by Dr. Bob O’Keef Glory to God A NON DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH COMMUNITY CHURCH • 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria [near Pier] 941-778-0414 • www.RoserChurch.com • Facebook @RoserChurch
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way to do design work in Shanghai, China, where she headed her own company for 8 years and leaned the Chinese language. Her work has been profiled in both GQ and Elle magazines. Bob Meehan is the third important person at Coastal Life. He is the project manager and is the licensed qualifier for the business. He too comes with years of experience, including 1,000 renovations and construction projects with a degree in construction management. Coastal also recently upgraded its license to include condominiums and commercial buildings. Strohl and Okada met while both were employed by a downtown Bradenton design company and quickly discovered they both wanted to do more than just design; they wanted to integrate design and construction. Their business is based on the concept of having one point of contact from design to punch out. Coastal Life is a licensed contractor, not merely a cabinet company that hires people to do the installations. It assumes the responsibility for all aspects of a job alleviating its customers from any liability. Strohl says, “We can do anything” from tearing down walls to replacing your hallway bathroom, and are expanding into exterior living renovations and materials. Coastal uses Chief Architect softwear to not only design the room’s layout but also to create 3D models with the actual materials you choose. Some of the products it uses are Wood Harbor cabinets, Cortec flooring, and bomb proof Pompeii and Sequel quartz but can work with any manufacturer. In addition, there is a warehouse so building items are ready to go on schedule. These interesting women have created an equally interesting design build business. They understand decorating, design and construction and seamlessly put it all together in their one-stop shop, like magic.
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New guidelines for nine species approved BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Four species of wading birds that frequent Anna Maria Island are among nine subject to new conservation guidelines in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Imperiled Species Management Plan. The guidelines for the little blue heron, tricolored heron, reddish egret and roseate spoonbill offer options for avoiding, minimizing and mitigating take, defined in Florida law as doing anything to "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." That can include “significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding or sheltering.” Major threats to the birds identified in the guidelines include loss of
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Roseate spoonbills and tricolored herons are among nine species subject to new conservation guidelines. wetland habitat, habitat degradation due to changes in hydrology and water quality, disturbance at breeding sites and elevated populations of native and non-native nest predators. Recommendations for conserving the birds include avoiding application of pesticides and fertilizers and designing docks and piers with receptacles for fishing line to minimize entanglement.
The other five state-designated threatened species included in the guidelines are the Florida bog frog, crystal darter, Sherman’s short-tailed shrew, Georgia blind salamander and Southern tessellated darter. The guidelines are designed to be a tool for landowners, consultants, agencies and others on how to conserve the species, according to FWC.
They provided species-specific information on issues including behavioral patterns, survey methods, recommended conservation practices, exemptions or authorizations for take, coordination with other regulatory programs and permitting options.
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Gag grouper fishing the best CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE
The wintertime fishing is upon us. With the ever present north winds and fluctuations in temperature, we here at Anna Maria Charters are focused on what winter has to offer. Inshore action right now consists of a lot of sheepshead fishing. Using shrimp, or pieces of shrimp on a jighead will yeild sheepshead, black drum, snapper and the occasional redfish right now. Pompano are starting to show up as well. Fishing jigs around large transitions such as passes, inlets and deeper flats will yeild these hard fighters. The Tampa Bay gag grouper fishing is the best it has been all year. But you’d better be ready to wrench these fish up with some muscle. These fish are angry. Trolling large, deep diving plugs over and around the reefs and channel edges will get you hooked up. Also, big pinfish and grunt on the bottom also will get bitten. These fish seem to have an escape route planned prior to eating your bait. And it usually involves getting in the rocks. Be prepared to lose some tackle. Good luck and enjoy the holidays.
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Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing trout on flies and trout, reds and snook on CAL Shad tails and top water plugs in Tampa Bay recently. Anna Maria Island winter resident Bill Morrison fished with me on Wednesday and caught a few trout on an Ultra Hair Clouser fly. Jerry Roth, from Sanford, Fla., fished with me on Thursday and had some action catching and releasing snook on a top water plug. It’s always fun
to watch a snook blow up on a top water plug! The best trip was on Friday, with the worst conditions, when Jon Yenari and Kyle Ruffing, from Sarasota, fished with me. The weather forecast was for wind and rain late in the day, which was wrong, as it rained on us almost the entire day. When it finally quit raining, the wind bumped up to above 20 mph. Despite that they caught and released three reds, about 10 trout and a snook to complete their slam on CAL shad tails. Great job. Fishing dock lights in the evening is usually a good option for catch and release snook fishing this time of year, although it is dependent on tide and conditions. Fishing shallow flats is both challenging and rewarding. It usually requires fishing hard to find and catch fish. One of the keys to success is finding clean water, whether it is on the flats or in the ICW. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation. Please limit your kill; don’t kill your limit.
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Patrick McGinnis, of Holmes Beach, shows off a nice gag grouper caught with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.
Kyle Ruffing, left, from Sarasota, had good action catching and releasing reds and trout on CAL Shad tails while fishing Tampa Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett. CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT | SUBMITTED
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At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Thursday, Dec 20, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 to 11 a.m.; Book Club, “The Secret Scripture,”10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, 2 to 4 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 21, Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 21, to Wednesday, Dec. 26, Library closed for Christmas. For more information call the library at 941-778-6341
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Join the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at Robinson Preserve, 1704
99th St. N.W., Bradenton, for sunset on the winter solstice and an evening of reflection. A lighted path will be assembled for a single night, and participants are invited to walk the path in mindful meditation. Take some time during this busy season to slow down, walk with focus and intent, and experience the world around you. The program is intended for ages 16 and older, but all ages are welcome. RSVP by calling 941-742- 5923, ext. 6039, or emailing aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org
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The brand- new NEST at Robinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., is open for business and on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world. Learn
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bird Monitoring, who attended the presentation. “They are all wild animals and they will have to work it out.” But coyotes also eat domestic cats and dogs. Rule number two – RESTRAIN AND REMAIN WITH PETS. Do not allow pet cats to “free range,” or roam, Scotten said. It is against the law in many communities, and an invitation to coyotes. Keep dogs on a short, 6-foot leash – no retractable leashes – or in a secure, fencedin yard. And don’t leave your pet unattended, as most coyote attacks on pets occur when people are not around, she said. These tips also will protect pets from other wildlife, she said, including alligator, bobcat, bear and panther. People sometimes report seeing 70-pound coyotes, Scotten said, adding, “Call me, I want
to see that.” Florida coyotes are mostly 25-30 pounds, with a very few reaching 40 pounds. People erroneously think coyotes are diseased when they see them walking in the daytime, she said. They can carry the same diseases that dogs are vaccinated against, but not necessarily. In the last 20 years, only one coyote in the U.S. was confirmed to have rabies, she said. People report seeing packs of coyotes, fearful of being attacked, she said. Coyotes live with their families, not unrelated packs. They mate for life and are monogamous, often traveling together as human families do, with both parents caring for 6-12 pups in a litter, she said. Attacks by coyotes on people are “exceedingly rare,” with 3.5 per year in the U.S., and two fatalities in 46 years; one, a child killed by
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about upcoming programs and exciting new additions to Robinson Preserve. This free event is suitable for all ages and no reservations are required. For more information, call 941-742-5923, ext. 6039.
a naturalist guide. The program is suitable for all ages and reservations are required. Email aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org or call 941-742-5923, ext. 6039, to reserve.
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a coyote that was being hand fed, she said. By comparison, dogs caused 181 fatalities in the four years from 2013-17, and dog bites result in about 1,000 emergency room visits a day nationwide. Still, “People run from coyotes,” Scotten said. “That’s what they want.” Rule number three – DO NOT RUN. A coyote will chase you, she said, adding, “It’s their instinct.” If you have a child or small dog, pick it up and follow rule number four. Rule number four – HAZE IT. Use your voice, sticks, whistles, pots and pans, water pistols, bear spray, car horns, air horns, shake a can with pennies inside. Haze it until you no longer see it. If it turns around and looks at you, haze it again until it leaves. It may regain its fear of people, Scotten said. If a coyote becomes a nuisance, property owners are allowed to remove it without a license, she said, but shooting is not allowed in many communities. Coyotes cannot be relo-
cated under state law except to be humanely euthanized. Coyotes are too smart for cages. Setting a noose snare would choke a coyote to death in about three minutes, but will do the same for the neighbor’s cat. Steel traps that clamp on legs require an FWC permit, but if you catch the neighbor’s dog or an angry bobcat, “What are you going to do?” Rule number five – COEXIST WITH COYOTES. The best approach is to try to avoid problems with coyotes, using the information above, she said. If you see a coyote and are concerned, call law enforcement - Longboat Key police are keeping a log of coyote sightings – or call the wildlife alert hotline, 888-404-3922. “Coyotes are just trying to survive, just like any other animal in a really tough environment,” Scotten said. “They have learned in western states to live with them, and we can too.”
Join the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department at Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. after sunset to watch the stars come out. Set your gaze skyward and search the heavens for a glimpse into the stars. Get a chance to view the skies through a high-powered telescope. Learn how to identify these heavenly bodies and how you can star gaze at home too. The preserve is closed after dark, but it will be open for a special opportunity to explore with
On Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Studio at Gulf & Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, art entries will be accepted for the tenth annual fine art show presented by the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island. "The Space Between” is an open, all media, juried show which will run from Wednesday, Jan. 9, through Saturday, Feb. 9, with a reception and awards ceremony on Thursday Jan. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. For more details, see the website www. amiartistsguildgallery.com.
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OBITUARIES Richard H. Freeman Richard H. Freeman, 86, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Richard was born Aug. 10, 1932, in Clearfield, Pa., to Charles Freeman and Clara Wise Freeman. He lost his mother at age seven and spent his early years living with various relatives and in foster homes. He told many fascinating stories of growing up during the depression in the coal mining communities of western Pennsylvania. At the age of 13, Richard left foster care to live with his brother, who had just finished his service in the Navy during WWII. In 1951, he followed in his brother’s footsteps and enlisted in the US Navy. He was a tin can sailor, serving aboard the USS Stoddard until his discharge in 1955. After working for several years in the Niagara Falls and Massena areas, Richard began a career in consumer finance, first with Household Finance and later with Signal Financial Corp, subsidiary of Corestates Financial. In 1967, he relocated with his family to Ballston Spa to manage the Albany office located at Colonie Center and later Computer Drive. He was active in the Ballston Spa Lions Club, serving as
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11/16, grand theft, 112 Palm Ave. The victim said her suitcase and contents were stolen while she was staying at that address. 12/2, near drowning, 826 S. Bay Blvd. The deputy was called to the location as a 4-year-old child was conscious and crying. EMS took the child to the hospital. 12/4, information, 9707 Gulf Drive. At around 12:30 a.m. the deputy saw a vehicle in the parking lot with two people sleeping inside. The car had no license plate attached. He awakened the subjects and smelled alcohol inside the car. The male said they had approval of the business owner to sleep inside the car and that he worked in the business, and his license plate had been seized by law enforcement during a previous run-in. The male said he had no license, does not drive and only
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past president, deputy district governor and 20Y2 district news editor. Upon his retirement in 1992 from Signal Corp. as assistant vice president/senior manager, he became a driver for Home Delivered Meals, serving clients on the Saratoga Lake/Malta route for 13 years. He began spending winters on Anna Maria Island, FL, and purchased a second home there in 2002, where he enjoyed the company of other retirees playing tennis, biking, welcoming family and friends to enjoy the sun and beautiful beach. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by two brothers, Charles R. Freeman, of Sanborn, N.Y., and Russell Freeman, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and a sister, Virginia Wactor, of Richmond, Va. Survivors include his wife of almost 40 years, Evelyn; three daughters, Holly Jones, (Dennis), of Shelburne, Vt., Crista Cron (Stefan), of Zurich, Switzerland, and Mary Kurzon, of Albany; two sons, Jeffrey Freeman (Eleanor), of Seattle, Wash., Mark Freeman, of Chelsea, Mass., and their mother, Mary C. Freeman, of Albany; two stepsons, Scott Hays (Susan), of Greenfield Center, N.Y., and Timothy Hays (Virginia), of Gansevoort, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with a fifth due in May. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home followed by burial with military honors at Gersleeps in the car. The deputy checked the driver’s record and found he was on Florida supervised release probation that included no alcohol or drugs. He admitted to having a mixed drink earlier. The deputy took the name and phone number of the probation officer and told him to contact him first thing in the morning and let him know what’s going on. 12/7, possession of controlled substance, possession of not more than five grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, Rod and Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive. Two deputies on patrol found a car parked in the lot with two occupants, one sleeping. When the other occupant opened the car door, the deputies immediately smelled marijuana. They searched the car and found a methamphetamine pipe. The driver was arrested. 12/12, possession of drugs and paraphernalia, 8600 Gulf drive. The deputy spotted the vehicle with front windows tinted too dark and stopped the driver. He smelled marijuana from inside the vehicle
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ald H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, N.Y. Donations are appreciated by the family to Bugles Across America NFP, c/o Tom Day, Founder, 1824 S. Cuyler Ave., Berwyn IL, 60402-2052, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Stjude.org; or a charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Shirley M. Zemmer “I’ve had a wonderful life,” were among the very special words we were blessed to hear before Shirley M. Zemmer, 88, returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God ultimately gave her peace. Shirley was born in Detroit on Oct. 14, 1930, and was the only child of the late George and Theresa (Rosenboom) Madison. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University and married her best friend, Richard (Dick) Zemmer, a pharmacist, in 1951. They began their life together, choosing to raise their four children in Lapeer, Mich., and spent many years in business giving back to their community. Shirley began her career as a teacher and went on to own four Hallmark card and gift stores. Shirley’s commitment to community was reflected by her involvement in Zonta, the DDA of Lapeer, Child Study Club, Chamber of Commerce, Tasters Guild, Tuesday Club, The Lapeer Counand found cocaine, a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He arrested the two occupants.
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12/6, fleeing to elude, possession of controlled substance with the intent to sell it, driving with a suspended license with knowledge, possession of drug paraphernalia, 12148 Manatee Ave. W. The officer observed the defendant run a flashing red light, and she sped up eastbound on Manatee, and he gave chase. He saw the driver and female passenger trade places, swerving and almost hitting another car. The new driver stopped the car. The officer saw a bag of cocaine visible inside the car and searched the interior finding more drugs and paraphernalia. The officer found out the defendant was on proba-
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try Club, The Presbyterian Church of Lapeer, and she was a founding member and president of The Nursery School. Shirley and Dick were accomplished travelers and enjoyed all that life had to offer. The past several years Shirley made Bradenton, Fla., her home, where she loved the beach, entertaining friends, playing golf, bridge, attending the theater, and spending time with family. She was an active member of AAUW, PEO, Roser Church, Sigma, Sigma, Sigma and a past member of the Bradenton Country Club. Shirley touched the lives of many with her smile, indomitable spirit and true appreciation of the little things in life that she never took for granted. Of all her accomplishments, Shirley was most proud of, and deeply loved, her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dick, and is survived by their four children, Rick (Nancy), of Metamora, Mich., Ron (Susan), of White Lake, Mich., Lynn (Paul), of Bradenton, Fla., and John (Debbie), of Lake Orion, Mich. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ericka, Ryan (Danielle), Skylar, Andrew (Kathleen), Adam, Jonathan (Kylie), and Haley (Nick) along with four great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Zoey, Madeline and Abigail. A graveside service will be held in Michigan at an undetermined time. Memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.
tion and her license was suspended. She was taken to jail. 12/8, battery, 3900 Gulf Drive. The victim said he was driving in the Publix parking lot when the accused who was behind him, got mad and passed the victim because he was driving slowly. When the accused passed the victim, he almost hit some children, according to the victim. He shouted at the accused, who reportedly got out of his car and spat on the victim and threw a can of beer at him. The accused was agitated when the officer talked to him and said a black man should not be allowed to walk up to somebody’s car. The officer issued each man a capias request for the state attorney’s office investigate. 12/8, vessel fire, 7400 Marina Drive. The officer responded to a call about a fire in a boat. He found a small flame at the stern of the boat. West Manatee Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the flames. The officer found no evidence of foul play.
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Picnic packs new pavilion
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CORTEZ – Clouds drizzled on the Cortez Cultural Center picnic on Saturday, but thanks to lastminute volunteers, a brand new covered pavilion and deck was standing ready to shelter about 40 neighbors celebrating the season. Two days earlier, volunteer Bob Landry and friend John MacDonald with neighbors Dave and Marie Sullivan; their son, David Sullivan; and Doug Scheppelman, built the decking and put together the metal roof. Picnickers brought turkey and ham, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, homemade desserts and even a broccoli, cauliflower and tomato dish made to look like a Christmas tree. Director Kaye Bell says that with the new pavilion offering shelter from rain and sun, more programs can be offered, including craft classes, and people can use the center for social gatherings. Eventually, Bell said, the center will be a stop on a trail of nearby attractions, including a boatbuilding shop and the Florida Maritime Museum. The center showcases the history of commercial fishing families in Cortez in a small historic cottage at the FISH Preserve at 11655 Cortez Road W. The not-for-profit
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The new pavilion at the Cortez Cultural Center was finished just in time for a damp holiday picnic on Saturday. A broccoli, cauliflower and tomato dish made to look like a Christmas tree. Cortez Village Historical Society (CVHS), which operates the center, saved the cottage from demolition in Bradenton Beach in 2011 and moved it across the Cortez Bridge to its new home. For more information, visit www. cortezvillagehistoricalsociety.org, Cortez Village Cultural Center on Facebook, or call 941-705-4656.
Copeland recognized for service During last week’s commission meeting, new Anna Maria City Commission Chair Brian Seymour presented former Chair Doug Copeland with a plaque of appreciation. “It gives me great pleasure to provide a little bit of recognition on behalf my fellow commissioners and the city of Anna Maria in recognizing commissioner Doug Copeland for his role as commissioner and chair of our commission for the last three years,” Seymour said. He then presented Copeland with a wooden plaque that contains a gavel, the city seal and an inscription that says, “With grateful appreciation and recognition for your leadership and dedication.” Copeland served as commission chair from 2015 to 2018. His current term as a commissioner continues until November 2019.
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Commission Chair Brian Seymour, right, presents plaque to Commissioner Doug Copeland.
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Roser cantata choir Director Kristen Stanton conducts the congregation in singing “O Holy Night” Dec. 16 during a presentation of the holiday cantata, “A Christmas Carol Gallery: Portraits of the Season,” at Roser Memorial Community Church.
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which has an ordinance against discharging a firearm within city limits, according to Bradenton Police Department Capt. Brian Thiers. Other parts of Perico Island fall under the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction. Thiers recommends that residents hearing gunfire call 911, and dispatchers can decide which agency should respond. County environmental officials who oversee the preserves have no law enforcement powers, said Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Depart-
ment. Hunsicker is asking that hunters use Duette Preserve, a county preserve that allows hunting in less-populated east Manatee County. Duck hunters can legally shoot birds on the wing while standing or boating in state waters, if they are properly licensed, trained and armed with the right weapon and ammunition, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Timothy Hinds. The current duck hunting season lasts until Sunday, Jan. 27, according to the FWC.
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Red tide, hurricanes and interest rates I
t’s been a strange year and a few months for real estate. Irma took a toll, although not a devastating one, but enough for us and prospective buyers to sit up and take notice. Then the red tide rolled into town and took its time leaving, with traces still floating around, and then interest rates went up, putting a damper on the housing market nationally and the potential that it could trickle down to us. In spite of, this Anna Maria Island still keeps moving forward with selling prices holding and buyers still looking. Since everyone in real estate, homeowners and professionals alike, are always interested in the upper end of the market, it's time to do an analysis of $1 million and over sales and listings for residential properties including condos and vacant land. We’ll take a look at July, August, September and October, the closed property numbers are from
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER the Manatee County Property Appraisers Office and the available or pending properties as of this writing are from realtor.com. Cortez had two properties close over $1 million; last time this tiny area didn’t have any. The city of Anna Maria had 17 properties $1 million or over close during these months ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000; during the previous analysis there were nine. The combined cities of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach had 14 over $1 million closings during these months, ranging from $1,100,000 to $5,000,000. In the
previous analysis, there were 19 sales. As far as currently on the market or pending, Cortez has five, ranging from $1,099,900 to $1,500,000, which is a waterfront lot. During the previous analysis, there were four properties in this price range. The city of Anna Maria currently has 51 properties over $1 million, ranging from $1,049,000 to $5,200,000. Of these, two are over $3 million, and two are over $4 million. Last time, Anna Maria had 64 properties listed at $1 million or more. And the combined cities of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach have 68 properties currently listed over $1 million, ranging from $1,000,000 to $7,775,000, which is a large waterfront parcel of land. Of these, two are over $3 million, three are $4 million or over and one is over $5 million. Last time these cities had 77 properties available in this price range.
Although not exact, the numbers are fairly consistent. Much of the country is experiencing a slowdown of the real estate market because of lack of inventory driving up prices but resulting in lower sales. We too see that in our marketplace, but we also have the additional element of a reputation for hurricanes and the persistent red tide, which is getting a lot of media publicity around the country. Now that we’re getting into the busy selling season, we should have a clearer idea of the availability of buyers. I was on Palm Beach Island for a weekend a few weeks ago, and $1 million properties don’t even exist on that island. But on this Island, we have plenty, and, hopefully, that trend will continue into the new year. Wishing everyone a peaceful and merry holiday.
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Concerns mount over coyote sightings BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Key Royale resident Mark Hansen asked city commissioners for advice on how to treat the coyotes appearing in his neighborhood before they become a nuisance. The answer received from Police Chief Bill Tokajer is to live in harmony with local wildlife. “The coyotes were here before we were,” Tokajer said, adding that he believes concern is being ramped up because social media is making the instances of viewing the animals easier to share. “They’re just a part of the natural wildlife. As long as they’re not aggressive, the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) has no intention of doing anything to them and neither do we.” Tokajer went on to say that he and his officers are continuously monitoring the coyotes, and the options available to them to relocate or remove the animals might just make the problem bigger. He said there are three ways to
The coyotes were here before we were...they're just a part of the natural wildlife." Bill Tokajer Holmes Beach police chief
remove the coyotes, but none are viable options because coyotes are pack animals. Killing or removing one of them is believed to cause the birth rate among the remaining coyotes in the den to increase, which would increase the number of coyotes on the Island. Outside of baiting a trap or using a tranquilizer dart
to immobilize the coyote for transportation to another environment, the only other method of removal is snaring the coyote, which Tokajer said is inhumane. Once caught, if a coyote couldn’t be transported to an area where it’s allowed to be released, it would have to be euthanized, which he said is unfair to do to an animal that’s done nothing wrong. For residents who are concerned, he suggested carrying an airhorn when walking at night or clapping hands loudly to scare away the coyotes in the area. Hansen said that while he understands the plight of the animals, it “seems like a lot to worry about while taking a stroll at night.” Mayor Judy Titsworth said she’s lived in Holmes Beach practically her whole life and has never had an issue with coyotes. “They’ve been displaced,” she said. “They’re just trying to find another place to go.”
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Privateers, Drift In in giving mood The Anna Maria Island Privateers and the Drift In and their patrons raised more $2,000 during their Saturday, Dec. 14, holiday fund-raiser. Donated bicycles, toys, clothing and other items were also collected. The money raised and the items donated will help provide Christmas presents for five local children in need. At 6:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 19, the Renegades motorcycle club will gather at the Drift In and present Christmas gifts to an adopted holiday family.
Citizen of the Year nominations Anna Maria residents Pat Copeland, Margaret Jenkins and Mary Seine have been appointed to the Citizen of the Year Award committee that will determine this year’s winner. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations using the online form posted at www.cityofannamaria.com. Nomination forms can also be obtained at city hall. The deadline to submit a nomination is noon on Friday, Dec. 21. The award winner will be honored with reception at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10.
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Red tide weekend forecast at medium levels BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Medium levels of red tide are predicted through at least Monday, Dec. 17 around most of Anna Maria Island, according to the University of South Florida/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides. For the first time since red tide arrived in local waters last August, no fish kills were reported in Manatee County last week, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The absence of fish kills may be because the nearshore fish population already has been eradicated in recent months, according to Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department. The most recent FWC water samples available show these concentrations of red tide: Not present or background: Mead Point at Perico Island, Dec. 11; Very low: Rod and Reel Pier, Anna Maria, Dec. 10; Longboat Pass boat ramp, Sarasota Bay, Dec. 10; Low: Cortez Beach, Bradenton Beach, Dec. 10; Medium: Palma Sola Bay bridge, Dec. 10.
High
RED TIDE REPORT
(respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills, water discoloration)
Very low
(possible respiratory irritation)
Background
Medium
(probable respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills)
Low
• Background concentrations of red tide cause no anticipated effects. • Very low levels cause possible respiratory irritation • Low levels cause possible respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and fish kills. • Medium levels cause probable respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and fish kills. • High levels cause all of the above, plus water discoloration. Respiratory irritation was reported Dec. 9-12 at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 9 at Manatee Beach, Holmes Beach. While no fish kills were reported, FWC reported a red tide-distressed seagull on Anna Maria Island on Dec. 13. Red tide is a type of algae that emits a neurotoxin when it blooms. Deadly to fish, sea turtles, marine mammals and shorebirds that feed on affected fish, red tide makes shellfish unfit to eat, and can cause respiratory irritation in people, especially those with asthma, COPD or other respiratory diseases. The toxic algae bloom has been present in the southwest Gulf of Mexico since October 2017, reaching Anna Maria Island in early August 2018.
(no effects)
None
(no red tide present)
(possible respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills) Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Top real estate producers for November 2018 A PARADISE
Adele Holland/Josh Bernet - Listing Kathleen White - Selling
AN ISLAND PLACE REALTY
MICHAEL SAUNDERS ANNA MARIA ISLAND
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Ken Kavanaugh & Margo Love Story - Listing Kristi Berger & Debbie Capobianco - Selling
MIKE NORMAN
Buky Team - Listing & selling
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Marianne Norman-Ellis - Listing Carla Beddow - Selling
Darcie Duncan - Listing & selling
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Lynn Zemmer - Listing & selling
Barbara Sato - Listing Jason Sato - Selling
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Carol Codella - Listing Shawna Gauger - Selling
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BRADENTON BEACH – The clock is now ticking on the delivery of the new floating public dock to be installed alongside the historic Bridge Street Pier. On Dec. 7, Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson signed the mutual release and settlement agreement negotiated by City Attorney Ricinda Perry and Technomarine attorney Julianne Frank. The settlement agreement was approved by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and signed by CRA chair Ralph Cole on Dec. 6.
The agreement provides Technomarine 45 days to deliver all dock materials referenced in its 2017 contract with the CRA. The agreement relieves Technomarine of all further contractual obligations, including the installation of the dock. On Friday, Dec. 14, Sanderson sent police chief and pier team facilitator Sam Speciale an email regarding the delivery and installation of the new dock. “Now that Hecker Construction will be installing the docks, we’ll make arrangements to have the floats shipped to Hecker’s yard in Gibsonton. Vinnie Frega will make arrangements to SEE DOCK, PAGE 35
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1710 Gulf Drive N E Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4215055 $1,899,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 110 7th Street S Judy LaValliere 941-504-3792 A4210751 $1,800,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 521 75th Street Ralph & Megg Faillace 941-713-9142 A4420243 $920,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 674 Key Royale Drive Michael Habony 941-920-2494 A4419598 $895,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 528 72nd Street Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4204971 $2,700,000
H O L M E S B E AC H 503 70th Street Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4406584 $649,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 5300 Gulf Drive 306 Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4400024 $639,500
L O N G B OAT K E Y 5611 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 5 Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4207769 $599,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 111 Spring Avenue Kristi Berger 941-730-3801 A4421014 $1,125,000
BR ADENTON 310 79th Street NW Janet Walter 941-232-2000 A4406807 $950,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 5708 Holmes Boulevard Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4418675 $699,000
BR ADENTON 8846 17th Avenue Circle NW Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4420974 $689,000
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND 3705 E Bay Drive 212 Deborah Capobianco 941-704-2394 A4408046 $299,900
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BR ADENTON 7610 34th Avenue W 102 Barb Eberhart 941-761-7349 A4404696 $329,990
RENTAL ANNA MARIA ISLAND 222 84th Street 3 Bed 3 Bath 3736 SqFt $8,000 Jaime Barcelo 941.275.3233 A4212086
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SHARK FISHING: May be restricted FROM PAGE 1
human use of coastal areas and increasing attention surrounding shore-based shark fishing has led to increasing public concerns about shark mortality and disagreements about the compatibility of shore-based shark fishing and other shorebased recreational activities,” FWC Director of Marine Fisheries Management Jessica McCawley wrote in a memo on the draft rule. A common concern of beachgoers is that shoreline shark fishing draws sharks to nearshore waters where people are swimming, but “sharks regularly inhabit and feed in nearshore water, and there is no credible evidence that fish-
ing increases the likelihood of a shark bite occurring in nearby waters,” according to a presentation made to the commission about the proposed rules last week in St. Augustine. Under the rule, any person fishing from shore and using one of the following gears or fishing methods would be considered a shore-based shark angler regardless of the species targeted – using a fighting belt or harness, using a metal leader longer than four feet in length or deploying bait by any means other than casting (such as kayaking out a bait). The rule also would prohibit delaying the release of prohibited shark species for any reason other than removing
the hook or cutting the hook or line and require that prohibited sharks remain in the water as much as practical while ensuring the safety of anglers. “Post-release shark mortality in the shore-based fishery can be caused by stress on the animal from lengthy fight-times that sometimes occur when bringing the shark to shore, which can disproportionately affect some species, including the great hammerhead,” according to the presentation. “Another potential cause of post-release mortality is injury to a shark’s internal organs, which may be caused by bringing large sharks out of the water or damage to gills as a result of being exposed to air.”
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Sato Real Estate to defend title BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
The community center field saw six games of co-ed, adult soccer last week as the eight teams went head-to-head in the fall season’s playoffs games. In the end, top ranked Sato Real Estate captured two wins in the week, solidifying the team’s place in the Paul “Ace” Hayward Cup championship game Thursday night. The pitch lights were on Tuesday night for the quarterfinal games. The cold night thinned out the crowd, but the faithful fans of futbol stayed to watch the closest match of the night between Moss Builders and AMI Locals. After extra play in overtime, the two teams selected each of their best five shot makers to battle it out in penalty kicks. Fourth ranked Moss Builders prevailed, winning the game by one goal. The win moved Ryan Moss’ Moss Builders into the semi-final action. Jiffy Lube, Lancaster Design and Sato Real Estate also played Thursday night to determine the final play lineup. With four teams vying for one of the two final spots, Moss Builders’ Adam Bujarski was the only man in a blue jersey that could find the net. Goalie Jordan DeMers solidly protected his net making 11 saves on the night, but their efforts just were not enough against Kris Yavalar’s Lancaster Design. On the other side of the field, last season’s Sato Real Estate key player, Zachary Lieb, put in two goals to help his new team, Lancaster De-
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Sato Real Estate’s Eric Pullen skillfully moved the soccer ball down the field with the Ross Built Construction’s defender applying the pressure last Tuesday night. sign, clinch a spot in the cup game. Lieb’s teammates Cemal Duzgan and Ryan Hogan contributed with their all-important points in the game for the win. Sato Real Estate’s Trey Horne solidified his place as one of the league’s top goalies with 13 recorded saves. Horne’s team did not have an easy go of its semifinal game against Jiffy Lube. The battle
Horseshoe happenings On Dec. 12, four teams met in the knockout round after each went 3 and 0 during pool play. Dom Lividoti and Bob Mason beat Bob Palmer and Neil Hennessey 23 to 15, while Tom Farrington moved into the final with a 23 to 12 win over Gene Bobeldyk and Al
Brooks. Lividoti-Mason rolled to a 24 to 10 win over Farrington to win the days bragging rights. Two teams met in the final on Dec. 15, Mason and Steve Doyle earned a trip to the winners after a 22 to 15 victory over Palmer and Jay Disbrow.
royale put the #1 and #2 teams against each other one last time in the season. Team captain Danny Anderson scored two of the team’s four points. Brother Ricky had one of his own. Front man Brayan Felipe had a solo goal as well. But the goals of Josh Sato, team captain, two goals by Andrew Schmidt and singles by Francisco Oliviera and Eric Pullen gave Sato Real Estate the win by one goal in overtime. Sato Real Estate’s narrow victory gives the team a chance to repeat last season’s success and continue to reign as champions. Yavalar looks to put another championship under his name Thursday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. at The Center.
SUN SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, DEC. 11 ADULT CO-ED SOCCER QUARTER FINAL GAMES Jiffy Lube Eason Builders Moss Builders AMI Locals
9 2 7 (OT and PKs) 6
Lancaster Design Slim’s Place
6 2
Sato Real Estate Ross Built Construction
3 0
THURSDAY, DEC. 13 ADULT CO-ED SOCCER Lancaster Design Moss Builders Jiffy Lube Sato Real Estate
4 1 4 5 (OT)
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PIER: Terms considered FROM PAGE 1
terms to be discussed with the Schoenfelder. He wants that feedback by Dec. 31. Based on that feedback, Murphy will prepare a “straw man contract” to bring back to the commission in January when seeking authorization to negotiate a new lease with Schoenfelder. According to Murphy’s list of contract considerations, Schoenfelder had been paying the city a flat rate of $11,900 per month (with an annual Cost Price Index escalator). Those monthly payments were suspended at some point after the hurricane-damaged pier was closed in September 2017. Schoenfelder’s current lease is for the entire pier structure in addition to the restaurant and bait shop spaces at the pier’s T-end. The current lease includes
city-owned parking spaces and requires Schoenfelder to pay the county property taxes for the entire pier, the utilities and the liability insurance. The current lease requires Schoenfelder to maintain the entire pier. Commissioner Dale Woodland is among the commission members who have indicated they want the city to be responsible for the maintenance of the new pier.
LEASE CONSIDERATIONS
The lease considerations include a proposed $500,000 down payment or some other contribution from the pier tenant for the buildout of the restaurant, bait shop and restrooms to be built at the pier’s T-end. Murphy and Schoenfelder have already engaged in preliminary buildout discussions with architect Barron Schimberg. If
DOCK: Issue settled FROM PAGE 31
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The old pier and pier buildings were closed to the public due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. satisfactory terms are reached, Schoenfelder will have input on the interior buildout of the cityowned building. Lease considerations include the length of the new lease and any additional extensions to be granted. Commission input will help determine whether the new lease is based on flat monthly rate, a percentage of revenues or a combination of both. Commission input will help determine how much of the new pier is leased to the tenant and how the
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Murphy told commissioners the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
reduced its proposed financial contributions to the pier project from approximately $1.35 million to approximately $800,000. This is due to confusion regarding the use of the word repair versus replace when the city sought and received $750,000 from the state legislature during its 2018 legislative session. Murphy said he planned to attend a meeting on Wednesday. Dec 19, inside the Manatee County Commission chambers where he and several other local leaders will present their legislative priorities and funding requests to incoming Florida Senate President Bill Galvano and incoming State Representative Will Robinson. Murphy will ask the state legislature to help fill the $500,000 pier funding gap created by the FEMA decision. He will also seek Galvano and Robinson’s support regarding any vacation rental or home rule legislation proposed during the 2019 legislative session.
Churches celebrate reason for the season BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
have all the hardware shipped to the same yard and coordinate with Eric Shaffer. This should make things simpler, seeing how the docks are already stowed at Hecker’s yard. Any question please don’t hesitate to contact me direct,” Sanderson wrote. Approximately $36,000 remain of the CRA funds originally budgeted in the $119,980 contract with Technomarine. The remaining funds will be used for the dock installation to be provided by Hecker Construction via direct contract with the CRA. On Nov. 8, using GPS data contained in a digital photograph of the premanufactured dock decking, Speciale and Cole located the decking sections Technomarine previously delivered to Hecker Construction without disclosing that location to Speciale or the CRA. That discovery led to the release and settlement agreement with Technomarine.
property tax and utility bills are to be handled. Murphy said he expects the new pier building to be turned over to the pier tenant in December 2019 or January 2020. It has been stated at previous meetings that if lease terms cannot be reached with Schoenfelder a new tenant would be sought.
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Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, and Christians usually want to give thanks, as well as unwrap presents and feast with family. Whether you’re a resident or a first-time visitor, there are six houses of worship that will be available on or near Christmas. • CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 941-778-0719, will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. • Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive,
Holmes Beach, 941-778-1638, will have a Holy Eucharist on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 8 a.m. and Lessons and Carols at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, here will be Family Eucharist with music at 5 p.m., carols at 10:30 p.m. and Festival Eucharist with music at 11 p.m. There will be a Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on Christmas day. • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-1813, will host its regular 9:30 a.m. service and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23. • Harvey Memorial Commu-
nity Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. • Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria, will hold a Christmas Eve family service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary with the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir singing. At 9 p.m., there will be a Christmas Eve candlelight service. • St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-4769, has Christmas Eve Mass at 4 and 10 p.m. and Christmas Mass at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
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THE HARDWOOD STOP Flooring installation services; Laminate, hardwood, vinyl and tile. Bathroom and shower. Virtually dustless FLOOR REMOVAL License and insured FREE ESTIMATES 941-227-0041 www. thehardwoodstop.com BAYSIDE PAINTING Residential & Commercial. “More than just a Painter!” Drywall, pressure washing, handyman services and hauling. Call David 941-565-9446 Carroll 941773-4777
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R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/26/2018, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1B3HB48A59D196767 2009 DODGE 1G1PH5S91B7203000 2011 CHEVROLET 1N4AL11E55C386633 2005 NISSAN 4T1BE32K76U686125 2006 TOYOTA JHMEJ6572VS025875 1997 HONDA JN8AS5MT0CW291010 2012 NISSAN WBAEV53432KM19516 2002 BMW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 01/02/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1HGCF8647WA000196 1998 HONDA 2D4GP44L27R118639 2007 DODGE 2HGEJ667XVH569825 1997 HONDA
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“WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315
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LOST WHITE GOLD 18 carat wedding band on Anna Maria Island on beach near Sandbar Restaurant. Call 352-484-4040 if found.
FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657
LOST ON AMI near the curve at Bradenton beach in the gulf a small red ricoh underwater camera and a size 14 gold wedding band of 25 years. reward if found. Has very sentimental pictures that I cannot duplicate the camera had a half of a lanyard attached to it and on the clip of the lanyard was my wedding ring. Call 205-223-1548 LOST THICK STERLING Silver Ring between the Moose and Beach House Restaurant. Call 941-2431444
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777. TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507
COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PRINTING CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING "Your printing dream to reality" Specializing in Dye sublimation Printing. Graphic Design. Performance Active ware. Logo Design. Call Rhonda 330-550-4847
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE & WINDOW WASHING AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing, Roof Cleaning and Windows. Call 941-251-5948
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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE FROM THE LOW $300’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us 941254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach - Key Royale GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande & MORE. Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 INCREDIBLE NEW CONSTRUCTION Home 407 Pine Ave! Prime location to shops, restaurants, bay and beach! $2,295,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 28 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589
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PERICO BAY CLUB:1215 Edgewater $398,000. 640 Estuary $335,000. 830 Audubon $244,900. Call Kathleen White at 941-773-0165 Island Real Estate
RENTALS: ANNUAL 1BR/1.5BA UPSTAIRS CONDO near Peter & Paul on 75th St. Overlooks green area & pool. Washer dryer on site. NO PETS at this unit. Water, sewer, trash & basic cable included. Background & credit required w/ $100 fee. $900/ mo. plus $900 security. Contact Ed or Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-737-6320 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.
WEST BRADENTON 2BR/2BA + Family room. 3803 15th Ave W. Ready to move in! $1500/mo. $2000 security deposit. Call 941809-2488 ANNUAL or SECOND HOME AMI 2BR/2BA. 6 houses to Beach. Walk to restaurants, shops, banks, gym. $1825/mo. Call 860922-3857 HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX 209 83rd St. 2BR/2BA small pool includes water, pool service & lawn service. $1800/mo $2500 security deposit. Small 1BR efficiency $900/mo $1500 security deposit. Available December 15. One year lease. Credit check required. Call 941-809-2488. NW BRADENTON $1500/ mo. 2BR/2BA Annual rental. Waterfront peaceful setting. Views. Extra large kitchen. Granite, wood, tile floors, stainless. Jetted tub. Custom shower. Close to beaches. 352-201-5201.
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2BR/2BA GROUND LEVEL in the UTC area. $1500. 1st, last, sec dep. 1BR/1BA GROUND LEVEL in Bradenton Beach. $1200 1st, last, sec dep. No Pets. Call A Paradise Realty. 941-778-4800 HOLMES BEACH, large room for rent; furnished/ TV, utilities/cable included. Unique opportunity for House Keeper. Call 941713-4433 after 5 pm
TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 HOLMES BEACH 1.5 BLOCKS to Beach. Completely updated 2BR/2BA. Available December 2018 thru April 1, 2019. $4500/mo Nelson & Associates Real Estate. Call 863-6401864 WINTER CANCELLATION. Bradenton Beach. 1BR/1BA half block to beach. Steps to fishing dock. Pet friendly. 3 month minimum. $2495/mo plus tax. Hosting happy snowbirds for 25 years! InnRealLife.com. 941-720-3670 ISLAND APARTMENT 2BR/1BA with in blocks of beach. Cathedral ceilings, tile through out. Annual $1400/mo Seasonal $2400/mo Call 941-7306349 or 941-778-2928 AVAILABLE NOW thru SEASON 2BR/2BA at Sandpiper (55+) Bradenton Beach. Waterview $2200/mo Call 941-447-1642
BEAUTIFUL 1BR CONDO one block to beach, pool. WIFI, Cable TV. Available January, February & March. $3000/mo. Call 941-7781915
RENTAL WANTED SINGLE OFFICE SPACE desired on Island Full time resident-(corporate accountant) seeks annual rental Currently working from home call Tina 706495-4578
TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $65. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095
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