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multiple nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned for a later date in the spring.
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Dan D. Magee, 80, of Anna Maria, Fla., passed away on Jan. 23, 2022. Dan was born in Tampa, Fla., where he graduated from Hillsborough High School, and later from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Sissy, as well as his sister, Peggy. He is survived by his brother Jim, children Cam, Jesse, Steven and Katie, and
Rose M. Quin-Bare, 81, of Palmetto, Fla., wrote the following: “I left this life February 6, 2022, to start a new life in Heaven. I will miss my daughters, Jackie & Kelly; my grandchildren, Rachael, Caitlin and Clint; my brothers and sisters, Caroline, Claude, Lorraine, Renie, Johnny and Arthur, as well as the rest of my family. I will always watch over and love them. If anyone reading this knew
me, if we've laughed, we've eaten or had a good time together, you've already been a part of my Celebration in Life. A joy in my life, I love and thank you all for it, and special thanks to Waste Management.” Rose Quin-Bare. Quin-Bare was known by Island elected officials as the liaison for Waste Management. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. There will be another celebration of Rose's life, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Palma Sola Botanical Park. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrange-
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ments. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mark Romeo Mark Romeo, 68, died Feb. 7 due to medical complications. He is survived by his three sons, Jason, Justin and Christopher, as well as granddaughters, Emma and Elianna. Services will be held on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at Bayside Community Church, 6609 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wounded Warrior https://support. woundedwarriorproject.org.
CLAMS: Marine biologist opposes clam restoration project FROM PAGE 4
“The main problem that we have facing our waters is the increasing nitrogen pollution in our bays, estuaries and coastal waters – nitrogen loading that continues to increase because of man-made increases mainly due to population growth and inadequate pollution control. That nitrogen increase causes severe ecological changes to our bays and estuaries, including increased phytoplankton blooms that shade out seagrasses and reduce water quality. The nitrogen also stimulates the growth of microalgae and seaweeds. That nitrogen increase surely contributes to red tides becoming more frequent and more severe,” Edwards said.
“I can say this with scientific confidence: There has been no scientific validation or evidence that stocking clams can or may significantly impact ride tide. There’s no science behind it. There is no evidence yet that clams have or will provide substantial mitigation. They won’t reduce red tide, they won’t reduce nitrogen,” Edwards said, when calling into question whether the proposed restoration projects are an appropriate use of the federal funds. Edwards also addressed the assertion that a single clam can filter 4.5 gallons of water per day. He estimated there are approximately 100 billion gallons of water in Sarasota Bay, Anna Maria Sound and the lo-
cal areas of Tampa Bay. For mathematic simplicity, he postulated that if a single clam could filter and clean 10 gallons of water per day, 10 billion clams would be needed for adequate filtration purposes in those local waters. He cautioned that placing a large number of clams in Bimini Bay and its surrounding canals could act as a trap for the organic matter clams produce as waste products. “I don’t think people really want that,” Edwards said. In reference to Edwards’ comments, Commissioner Kingan said later in the meeting, “Having heard Dr. Edwards today, and knowing the other proposal that we had, it seems to me pertinent to consider
talking to our own city engineers and seeing what they might propose for environmental mitigation and runoff treatment. We could ask the mayor to engage with them and see if they have a proposal that would be efficient, effective and something we could do to use this money we have.” The commission reached consensus in support of Kingan’s suggestion. Gulf Shellfish Institute Executive Director Stephen Hesterberg attended Thursday’s meeting but did not address the commission. Chiles did not attend the meeting. The group’s funding request was not included on the meeting agenda so no action was taken.
