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JULY 14, 2021
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Red tide ‘very low’ in Manatee waters BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Of eight water samples tested recently in Manatee County, three had very low levels of red tide, with one showing background concentrations and four showing no red tide, according to the most recent Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weekly report. Since those samples were taken, however, local boaters have reported red tide at Longboat Pass. Sarasota County had medium levels of red tide at New Pass Dock. Hillsborough County had high levels at MacDill Air Force Base and Sand Key, among other locations. Pinellas County had high levels at Vinoy Park and Coquina Key, among other locations.
ON THE AGENDA ANNA MARIA
10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-6130
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www. cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information. July 20, 6 p.m. – Reimagining Pine Avenue informational meeting July 22, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting July 29, 10 a.m. – City Commission meeting
BRADENTON BEACH
107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-778-1005
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information. July 21, 1 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting
HOLMES BEACH
5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-5800
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www. holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information. July 14, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting July 15, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow July 21, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing July 27, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow
Red tide-related fish kills were reported over the past week in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Respiratory irritation was reported in Sarasota and Pinellas counties. Red tide produces a neurotoxin called brevetoxin that can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and more serious illness for people with severe or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema or COPD, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health officials recommend that people experiencing symptoms stay away from the water, go inside to an air-conditioned space, or wear masks, especially during onshore winds. Residents may consider wearing masks, especially if onshore winds are blowing.
ISLAND-WIDE
July 20, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton MARKYOUR CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY JULY 14
Salt marsh planting, Robinson Preserve, Valentine House, 1704 99th St. W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon. Reserve to www.eventbrite. com/e/141294350205. Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.loc8nearme.com/florida/ bradenton-beach/beach-market-atcoquina-beach/6171244/ for more information. Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, 2:45 p.m. tee time, 5:30 p.m. Bible study and dinner, $40 for golf and dinner, $20 for dinner. Reservations required. Reserve to www.roserchurch.com/g4g/.
THURSDAY JULY 15
Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m. Reserve to www. eventbrite.com/e/15313455175. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Participants asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield. Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4
High
RED TIDE REPORT
(respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills, water discoloration)
(possible respiratory irritation)
Medium
Background
Very low
(probable respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills)
(no effects)
None
Low
(no red tide present)
(possible respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures, fish kills)
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Consuming shellfish exposed to red tide can cause neurotoxic shellfish poisoning. Health officials warn against swimming near dead fish and advise
p.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary.libcal.com/calendar. Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY JULY 16
Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.loc8nearme.com/florida/ bradenton-beach/beach-market-atcoquina-beach/6171244/ for more information.
SATURDAY JULY 17
Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required. Meditation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. Register at www.manateelibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
SUNDAY JULY 18
Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https://parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext. 6042 for more information.
keeping pets away from dead fish and seafoam, which can contain high concentrations of algae. Pets are not allowed on Anna Maria Island beaches.
TUESDAY JULY 20
Tortoise Talk, Robinson Preserve, Valentine House, 1704 99th St. W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Participants asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield. Family storytime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Ages 0-5, limit five children and five caregivers. Register online at www.manateelibrary. libcal.com/calendar. Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m. Register online at www. manateelibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
WEDNESDAY JULY 21
Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.loc8nearme.com/florida/ bradenton-beach/beach-market-atcoquina-beach/6171244/ for more information. Photo scanning sessions, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 to 8 p.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary. libcal.com/calendar.
THURSDAY JULY 22
RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Participants asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield. Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Polymer clay sea creature craft,
Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary. libcal.com/calendar. Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY JULY 23
Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.loc8nearme.com/florida/ bradenton-beach/beach-market-atcoquina-beach/6171244/ for more information. Full moon paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7:30 p.m. Participants must have their own kayak or canoe and safety gear, including a lifejacket, flashlight and whistle. Reserve to www.eventbrite. com/e/160857439933.
SATURDAY JULY 24
Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required. Music on the Porch Saturday Jam Session with Soupy, Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road, Cortez, 2-4 p.m.
SUNDAY JULY 25
Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
