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The engraved pier planks are expected to be available for pickup in July for those who previously submitted a request. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Sully’s Quality Projects was rejected as the City Pier demolition contractor less than a week after being named the city’s first choice. On Tuesday, May 29, the City Commission, minus Dale Woodland, voted 4-0 in favor of Mayor Dan JOE HENDRICKS | SUN
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The Anna Maria City Pier has been closed since early September due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma.
Parkland victims memorialized with turtle nest BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
When Brianna Villegas Vindiola saw the Adopt-a-Nest plaque dedicated to the 17 students and teachers who lost their lives in the Parkland shooting on Valentine’s Day, it made her think of her brothers. “It was an emotional moment for me,” said the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring intern, who is studying at Florida Atlantic University, majoring in environmental science. The Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 people dead and 17 more wounded. Shooter Nikolas Cruz, 19, is awaiting trial in a death penalty murder case. Vindiola attended Marjory Stone-
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man Douglas High as a senior. Her two younger brothers, 15 and 17, currently attend the school, and were there at the time of the shooting, surviving uninjured, she said. “One actually talked to Nikolas Cruz,” she said. The plaque made her stop and remember. That’s what Paul and Ellen Devine had hoped. The Bradenton couple, who lived not far from the high school in Parkland for about 20 years, adopted a turtle nest on the Island to commemorate the victims of the massacre. “We knew the school,” Ellen Devine said. “We don’t have any children, but we know a lot of people over there. My husband’s brother’s two sons had gone to that school, so it kind of touched home.”
The Devines have been adopting turtle nests for the three years they’ve lived in Bradenton, one for Paul Devine’s birthday, one for his mother, and this year, for the Parkland victims. At the excavation of the nest dedicated to her mother-in-law, Ellen Devine said the couple were excited to see a straggler in the nest released to the sea. “We will eagerly be waiting to hear about this nest hatching,” she said. And when the nest hatches, Vindiola plans to deliver one of the two plaques marking the nest to the high school in Parkland. “It ties you to something bigger than yourself,” she said. You can adopt a turtle nest through Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. Visit http:// islandturtlewatch.com
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Paul and Ellen Devine have adopted a turtle nest through Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. The plaque says, “This very special sea turtle nest has been donated by Ellen and Paul Devine in memory of the 17 students and teachers who lost their lives 2/14/18 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida.”
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DEP disputes Bell claim to net camp BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
CORTEZ – The A.P. Bell Fish Co. claim that it owns the structure and the submerged land where Raymond Guthrie Jr. built a net camp in Sarasota Bay last year are “unsubstantiated,” according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Bell does not have legally sufficient interest to intervene in the case and make that claim because the case is not a property dispute, according to a May 16 response filed by Marianna Sarkisyan, DEP senior assistant general counsel. Sarkisyan asks the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Manatee County to rule that the issue is, instead, whether Guthrie complied with the DEP’s 2017 order to remove the structure. In her response, she wrote, “… even if A.P. Bell owned the lands in question, Mr. Guthrie would still be in violation of Florida law.”
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The state maintains that this net camp in Cortez was built illegally and must be removed. The Cortez fish house filed suit against DEP on May 3 asserting its ownership of both the structure,
which Guthrie calls a net camp or fish camp, and the submerged land under the structure, which lies
just offshore from the fish house. The camps were used for cleaning, drying, mending and storing cotton nets, now obsolete. The company also filed a motion to intervene in DEP’s case against Guthrie, which resulted in an order for him to remove the 1,200-foot structure. In that motion, Bell claims the structure dates to at least the early 1900s, and, with the submerged lands, is protected by the 1921 Butler Act, which awards title of submerged lands to adjacent waterfront property owners who made permanent improvements on the submerged lands. Fish camps are not considered improvements under the Butler Act, according to Sarkisyan’s response, which requests the court to issue an injunction requiring Guthrie to remove the structure and pay DEP $16,500 in penalties plus attorney fees and court costs. A hearing has not yet been set in the case.
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IN BRIEF Catch it early
You could be alerted to possible stroke or other health problems by taking Prevention Plus Stroke and Vascular Screening offered on Monday, June 11, at The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The screenings are being offered at reduced prices. They include stroke/carotid ultrasound for $40, abdominal aortic aneurysm for $40, arterial disease test for $40, thyroid ultrasound for $40, abdominal ultrasound for $95 and heart scan-echocardiogram for $95 or all six tests for only $179. Blood tests, liver, cholesterol, PSA and TSH tests are also available. To register, call 888-667-7587.
Charter review begins Friday The recently-appointed Bradenton Beach Charter Review Committee will meet for the first time on Friday, June 8, at 1 p.m. The meeting will begin with a review of the Florida Sunshine Law before committee members Mary Bell, Debra Cox, Anne Leister, Randy Milton, Dan Morhaus select a chair and vice chair. The city attorney will review the members’ duties and responsibilities and the committee’s projected timeline. The committee will then begin its review of the first four sections of the city charter.
Flashing stop signs installed
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From left to right: Terry “Cookie” Rapert, Cindy “Lady Sinthia” Meeks, Manatee County Commissioner and former Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, Jami “Captain “One Eye” Van Dausen and Holmes Beach police Chief Bill Tokajer with some of the pirate costume contest winners.
Snooks would have been proud The event had to be moved from Bayfront Park to Anna Maria City Pier Park due to a scheduling error. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
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Installed last week, two solar-powered stop signs featuring flashing red lights now stand at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. City Commissioner Brian Seymour suggested the lighted signs during a recent capital projects meeting when expressing opposition to more traffic signal lights being installed in the city. Commissioner Carol Carter then expressed concerns about drivers not stopping at that specific intersection when traveling on Gulf Drive. Mayor Dan Murphy said last week he does not plan to install any additional lighted stop signs.
Correction Never operate a generator inside an enclosed area, such as a home or even an open garage. A story in last week’s Sun referenced generator use in an open garage.
ANNA MARIA – It was a great beach day last Saturday with blue skies and gentle breezes, but a group of kids and their parents decided to spend some time with a band of pirates at a park across the street from the city pier. The late Willis Howard “Snooks” Adams began Snooks Adams Kid’s Day in 1954 when he took some Island boys to the beach in his Jeep to the south end of the Island for swimming and a cookout. Over time, girls were included and after a few years, the party was moved to Manatee County Beach. The Lions Club and local residents helped out as the size increased and in 1980, Snooks turned the event over to the Privateers, but he still helped out as his health allowed. That’s when the Privateers moved it to Bayfront Park in Anna Maria. This year, Manatee County rented out Bayfront Park so they got permission to move it to City Pier Park, and they utilized the sail shades to their advantage. There were games to play, bubbles to chase, buried booty to unearth and a pirate’s lunch of hot dogs, chips pizza and soda to enjoy. Some of the kids wore pirate outfits, and a few of them got prizes for best effort. The Holmes Beach Police Department was well represented with Chief Bill Tokajer, Anna Maria Elementary School Resource Officer Josh Fleischer,
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Avove, Privateer Roque Pastorius made colorful pirate discs. Below, A small swimming pool hid lots of treasures for kids. Sgt., Vern McGowan and Det. Brian Hall manning a tent and passing out brochures and goodies. The Privateers were pleased with their new location and said they try to get it again, according to one member. “The county charged us a lot of money to use Bayfront Park, and we’re a non-profit group,” said Privateer Roque Pastorius. “The money we saved will go toward scholarships.
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Attacker gets life The prosecution sought enhancement of the sentence due to his previous conviction of escape from a department of corrections facility and battery on detention staff. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
A 28 year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder at a home in Holmes Beach on March 15, 2014, according to a news release from the office of State Attorney Ed Brodsky. Andrew Helderman was arrested early in the morning after police answered a call saying Helderman was stabbing Nichole Sobr in a bathtub, according to the probable cause report from the Holmes Beach Police Department. When officers Steve Ogline and Robert Valardi arrived at the house on Clark Drive, they were directed by a third occupant of the house, Michael Fitzpatrick, to the bathroom. One of them had to kick in the door, and they found Sobr in the bathtub with a knife sticking out of her throat and blood all around. Helderman was standing over her threatening her. They
yelled to Helderman to stop and he did. They handcuffed him and waited for an ambulance so EMTs could remove Sobr from the tub because the knife in the neck was close to her carotid Helderman artery, according to the police report. Fitzpatrick, said he tried earlier to get Helderman to stop by taking a video of him with his cell phone. He told investigators he tried to move closer to help Sobr, but when he did, Helderman lunged at him with a knife. Fitzpatrick said he took down the shower curtain and used the rod to hit Helderman in the head, taking off a chunk of his ear, but he still would not get off her. Sobr is recovering from that night, according to the news release, but she still has scars on her body. After the sentencing, assistant State Attorneys Dickie Hough and Courtney Hollen released a statement, “This dangerous and violent defendant was brought to justice for a vicious and violent attack. We appreciate all of law enforcement’s dedication and cooperation and thank the jury for their careful consideration in this case. We are inspired by the victim’s courage and hope this verdict will bring her closure.”
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Pratt campaign kickoff Democrat Tracy Pratt, pictured fourth from left with her campaign staff, kicked off her campaign for the Florida House of Representatives District 71 seat, which includes parts of west Manatee County and Longboat Key, on Coquina Beach on Thursday, May 31. A fourth-generation Manatee County resident, Pratt said she stands for the environment and the eco-tourism industry, and favors fully funding Florida Forever. For more information, visit www.votetracypratt.com.
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EDITORIAL A simple gesture
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t was a small reminder, really. A simple gesture, intended to make us think about something unthinkable and remember that which we might rather forget. Bradenton couple Paul and Ellen Devine had that in mind when they adopted a turtle nest on Anna Maria Island to commemorate the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. (See our Page 1 story in this edition.) The Valentine's Day massacre left 17 students and teachers dead and 17 more wounded. Senseless. Unbelievable. And right here in our state. The Devines used the Adopt-a-Nest program established by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring to get their message across. The couple lived not far from the school for 20 years. Paul Devine's two nephews attended the school. The Devines remember. So does Turtle Watch volunteer Brianna Villegas Vindiola, who went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High as a senior. Her two brothers still attend and were there during the shooting. When she saw the Adopt-a-Nest plaque, she remembered. When the nest hatches, Vindiola plans to deliver to the high school one of the two plaques marking the nest. “It ties you to something bigger than yourself,” she said. Never forget. Always remember. And pause to consider simple gestures.
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A Longboat Key view This letter was originally addressed to Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll. My husband and I are residents of Longboat Key. We take the Cortez Bridge leaving LBK to Bradenton to teach at GT Bray twice a week (Friday and Saturday) about 8:30 a.m. and return about 11:30 a.m., both on-season and off-season. From our perspective at these hours, the roundabout at Gulf Drive and Bridge Street is fantastic! It does NOT hinder vehicular traffic, and provides a cautious place for vehicles to enter and pedestrians to safely cross the street. In addition, we think it adds a buffer to ease traffic before we get to the traffic light at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive. Returning at 11:30 a.m. (both on- and off-season) is another concern. We usually spend more than 45 minutes in our vehicle trying to get off of Cortez Rd and onto Gulf Drive in order to get back to LBK. The bottleneck we encounter is first at the traffic light at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive (it is not the bridge openings for boats), and then again at 3rd Street North and the
BeachHouse Restaurant, and then a bit at the Coquina Beach access points. In our opinion, we would choose to not get rid of the roundabout at Gulf Drive and Bridge Street. In addition, we would highly recommend a roundabout (removing the traffic light) at the traffic light at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive. And some consideration for the 3rd Street and BeachHouse exits would be brilliant. Considering the upcoming new bridge on Cortez Road, we believe a new traffic pattern should be considered (unless FDOT is going to shoot huge bypass lanes north and south at this bottleneck at the traffic light at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive. Thanks for your consideration. Terri and Jeff Driver Longboat Key
Two good selections A word of appreciation to the AMI Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in good judgement for selecting in-house new President Terri Kinder and Vice President Cathy Pizzo. I have volunteered with the Chamber for five years now, and it has proven to be a very positive experience as
I observe the high standard of professional excellence that these two ladies perform each and every day. Their continued dedication, along with new implementation of an educational series and business trends, shall allow our community businesses to flourish. Our business community is very fortunate to have this leadership. Congratulations to you both. Angela Smith Lester AMI Chamber volunteer
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce June Networking Luncheon, Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15 for members and $25 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541 or info@ amichamber.org. Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon. Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:45 p.m.
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Veteran Services Information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Didgeridoo Down Under with Darren Leibman, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. 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. Tri-Chamber Business and BBQ on the Bay, The Resort at Longboat Key Club, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Reserve to 941-7781541 or info@amichamber. org by June 1.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Intermediate bridge session, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter. org or 941-383-6493. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
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County assesses beach storm damage Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources director Charlie Hunsicker said FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers might call for a mitigation renourishment depending on the current storm season’s effect on the beaches. KATIE FIELD | SUBMITTED
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Above, a turtle nest is washed over during the storm. Righ, a three-foot sand berm is carved out by high storm surf. CHANTELLE LEWIN | SUN
The beaches of Anna Maria Island are in good shape, despite the recent pounding from Hurricane Alberto and last year’s Hurricane Irma. That’s the opinion of Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources director Charlie Hunsicker, whose department
keeps track of the beaches. “We checked the areas where we thought we might have problems and we found the beach profile held up,” he said. “That’s partially the result of periodic renourishment of the hot
spots.” Hunsicker said erosion was bad along Coquina Beach, where there are old erosion piers that are now buried. He said they might try a mitigation project there. “It might be changing the
profile of the sea bed to slow down wave action,” he said. “We need to abate the storm surge to prevent intrusion into populated areas.” Farther north along Cortez Beach, the three new, adjustable groins called
the Twin Piers Project did their job to slow erosion, Hunsicker said. There was also a buildup of sand along the Island’s north shore. In general, Hunsicker said the damage from Hurricane Alberto was typical, with bad erosion along some areas. But he added that wave action after the storm will help build the sand back up through accretion. The sand that gets washed away by storms usually sits on the sea bed just offshore and then gets washed back up onto the beach. As for any unscheduled renourishment, Hunsicker said the county will monitor what the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say at the end of the storm season concerning the overall impact on the beaches.
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Jetty extension proposed Commissioners have proposed the jetty and the kayak launch be pursued in the coming fiscal year. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Commissioners plan to include in the 2018-19 fiscal year budget funding to extend the rock jetty at the Lake LaVista Inlet that intersects with Tampa Bay. The commission discussed the possibly of including a water taxi landing as part of the extended jetty, or possibly including a water taxi landing as part of the new city pier when that’s built Mayor Dan Murphy and the Commission also want to budget money in the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 to fund a kayak launch along Lake LaVista on the city property containing the Belle Haven cottage and the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. These were among the potential projects discussed during the Commission’s recent capital projects meeting that served as a precursor to the budget planning sessions that will occur this summer.
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The city commission wants to extend the jetty near the Lake LaVista Inlet that connects with Tampa The Commission feels extending the jetty would decrease the amount of sand that accumulates at the mouth of the Lake LaVista Inlet, which then requires dredging every two years or so. City Clerk LeAnne Addy said $90,000 was budgeted for dredging in the current fiscal year budget. Commissioner Brian Seymour suggested taking
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more permanent action to alleviate the reoccurring dredging expense and the Commission unanimously supported the idea. The mayor said the new pier cannot extend beyond the footprint of the existing pier, so it’s not yet known if a water taxi landing would fit on the new pier.
Murphy told the commission he doesn’t envision water taxi service as something geared primarily for tourists. He thinks the focus should be on providing alternative transportation for employees who live on the mainland and work on the Island. He also expressed his view that water-borne mass transit would require financial subsidies like those provided to the county’s MCAT bus service. “This should be municipal transit. It should be cheap – a couple bucks to ride it. It’s not a sight-seeing tour. It’s a high-speed, functional way of people getting to work and back, and for people on the Island if they want to go over to the mainland. The idea is to eliminate cars,” Murphy said. When discussing the kayak launch that’s been discussed previously, Murphy said providing public access to Lake LaVista in that manner could make the city eligible again for West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) funds and other grant money that could be used for dredging. Lake LaVista inlet is no longer SEE JETTY, PAGE 24
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Mapes and Martin deposed in Sunshine lawsuit Depositions are part of the discovery process that proceeds a trial, if a trial occurs. BRADENTON BEACH – Sunshine Law lawsuit defendants Reed Mapes and Tjet Martin have been deposed by attorney Robert Watrous. Defendant Patty Shay is scheduled for deposition this week. Defendants Bill and Rose Vincent were scheduled for depositions on Monday, June 4, but they were postponed in part due to Bill Vincent being legally blind and requiring special equipment and computer software to assist him when reading evidentiary exhibits presented to him. Defendant John Metz’s May 23 deposition was previously postponed. Watrous deposed Mapes on Wednesday, May 30, and Martin on Friday, June 1. They were given under oath with a courter reporter transcribing what was said. The depositions took place at the Vincent M. Lucente & Associates office in Bradenton. Watrous represents the city of Bradenton Beach and co-plaintiff Jack Clarke in the civil lawsuit filed against the defendants in August. Paralegal Michael Barfield is assisting Watrous. Mapes was represented by attorney Jim Dye and Metz brought attorney Tom Shults, even though he wasn’t being deposed. Martin represented herself, but Dye and another Metz attorney, Jodi Ruberg, provided occasional assistance. All six defendants attended Mapes’s deposition and all but Shay attended Martin’s deposition. Martin’s significant other, Bill Shearon, attended both depositions. Clarke attended the morning sessions of both depositions. The defendants are accused of
violating the Florida Sunshine Law by discussing city matters that could have foreseeably come before them in their official capacities as city advisory board members. The alleged violations pertain to Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) meetings and email exchanges between members who at the time served together on the Planning and Zoning Board or the Scenic WAVES Committee. Some of those discussions and email exchanges referenced parking garage prohibitions, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan, the comprehensive plan and future land use maps. The six defendants helped form CNOBB while serving as appointed city board members. They resigned from their city positions last summer and CNOBB was disbanded last fall.
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When Mapes’ deposition began, Shults and Dye objected to the presence of two newspaper reporters but didn’t demand their removal. Mapes served on the Planning Board for about a year and he acknowledged receiving mandatory Sunshine Law training that included attendance at a seminar conducted by County Attorney Mickey Palmer. Watrous posed several questions regarding communications between planning board members and the overlap between CRA and planning board matters. He also asked several questions about CNOBB’s formation and intent. Mapes said the intent was to educate citizens on city issues. CNOBB pursued three charter amendment initiatives and later registered as a political action committee.
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Former Planning and Zoning Board member Reed Mapes was deposed on Wednesday. Former Scenic WAVES chair Tjet Martin was deposed on Friday. During a July 25 CNOBB meeting, Mapes suggested a charter amendment that prohibited parking garages citywide. A recording of that meeting was played during his deposition. Watrous referenced a June 12 email Mapes sent to Bill Vincent regarding Metz’s concerns about Sunshine Law compliance and a June 13 email Mapes sent to Vincent about the creation of a CNOBB website that could be public, semi-public or private. “Here again is the issue of Sunshine violations,” Mapes wrote in that email. When asked if he discussed Sunshine Law concerns with Metz in person, Mapes said he presumed he did, but couldn’t recall. Watrous noted that Vincent received an opinion from the Florida Commission on Ethics that advised CNOBB to consult an attorney if they had concerns about their meetings being Sunshine Law compliant. Watrous cited email exchanges Mapes had with his attorney Bob Hendrickson about CNOBB matters and asked if he ever sought Hendrickson’s advice on Sunshine compliance. Mapes said he did not. “I pushed for the parking garage. It
might have been on my street and I didn’t want a parking garage,” Mapes said, noting the parking garage prohibition was not pursued by CNOBB. “Our first meeting, which was back in June, we discussed dropping it. I kept bringing it up,” Mapes said regarding parking garages. He said he did not feel the parking garage discussions violated the Sunshine Law. “Why not make the effort and be more certain?” Watrous asked “Sometimes we decide what we want, the way we want it,” Mapes said. “Did it occur to you what CNOBB was doing was negotiating in back room deals?” Watrous said at one point. “Not at all,” Mapes responded.
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Martin formerly chaired the Scenic WAVES Committee that advises the City Commission and CRA on landscaping and beautification projects. Several questions pertained to projects discussed and/or pursued by the CRA, the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Committee or the City Commission. SEE DEPOSITION, PAGE 33
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One Particular Harbour’s marina is on the market If you want to buy your own slice of boating paradise, Minto Communities is looking for a buyer for the unfinished marina at One Particular Harbour. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
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PERICO ISLAND – A six acre slice of One Particular Harbour is up for grabs, if investors offer owner and developer Minto Communities the right price. Minto announced the opportunity to purchase the currently unfinished marina, including wet and dry dock space along with a ship store, through commercial real estate company Colliers International Group. The marina, including dock space, represents 6 acres of the planned entertainment space located adjacent to the Harbour Isle development on the northwest corner of Perico Island, just over the Anna Maria Bridge from Holmes Beach. Construction at the marina is expected to conclude in late summer with the marina able to open to the public before fall. The contractor on the project is TechnoMarine. Once completed, the marina is expected to have 55 wet slips, 128 dry boat slips, floating boat docks and an enclosed boat storage facility able to accommodate boats as large as 42 feet in length. The marina is located adjacent to the location for a planned 130-room Margaritaville branded hotel and
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An aerial photo shows the unfinished footprint of the marina at the One Particular Harbour site on the northwest side of Perico Island. The marina, located adjacent to the Harbour Isle development, is up for grabs by investors. free-standing LandShark Bar and Grill restaurant. Construction on those two projects is anticipated to begin in 2019. Other restaurant and shopping spaces also are expected to be a part of the complex. The property listing for the marina is notably without a firm pricing, inviting investors to make an offer. Minto President Mike Belmont said in a May 24 press release that the sale of the One Particular Harbour Marina has always been a part of Minto’s long-range plan for the development. In the release, Matt Putnam with Colliers International said he expects the property to be highly desirable by investors. “This is a rare opportunity to buy a brand-new marina in a popular boating community in Florida,” Putnam said. “We expect the Margaritaville
brand, combined with a healthy marina market, to foster a successful marina business for the long term. The One Particular Harbour Marina is a very exciting addition to the marina world. One Particular Harbour is located in a spectacular setting on Anna Maria Sound directly across from Anna Maria Island with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. This, combined with the proposed adjacent hotel and restaurant, make this a truly unique and highly desirable property that will be tremendously appealing to the boating community.” For more information on the opportunity to purchase the marina, visit https://www2.colliers.com/en/ properties/one-particular-harbourmarina-anna-maria-sound/USA12310-manatee-avenue-west-bradenton-fl-34209/USA1038453 or contact Colliers at 813-221-2180.
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Hurricane season is now underway and the American Red Cross website, www.redcross. org, offers the following information regarding the safe use of generators during a power outage. “The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution and fire. Follow the directions supplied with the generator,” the Red Cross website says.
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“Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Keep these devices outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. “Operate it on a dry surface under an open canopy-like structure, such as under a tarp held up on poles. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent CO buildup in the home. Although CO can’t be seen or smelled, it can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death. Even if you cannot smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to CO. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to fresh air right away – do not delay. “Install CO alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide. Test the batteries frequently and replace when needed. If the carbon mon-
oxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you,” the website says.
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“To avoid electrocution, keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. Do not touch the generator with wet hands. Be sure to turn the generator off and let it cool down before refueling. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite. Store fuel for the generator in an approved safety can. “Use the type of fuel recommended in the instructions or on the label on the generator. Store the fuel outside of living areas in a locked shed or other protected area. To guard against accidental fire, do not store it near a fuel-burning appliance, such as a natural gas water heater in a garage. “Plug appliances directly into the generator, or use a heavy duty, outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Check that the entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin. “Never try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet. Known as ‘backfeeding,’ this practice puts utility workers, your neighbors and your household at risk of electrocution. “Remember, even a properly connected portable generator can become overloaded, resulting in overheating or generator failure. Be sure to read the instructions. If necessary, stagger the operating times for various equipment to prevent overloads,” the Red Cross website says.
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Waterfront views in jeopardy Some Bay View Terrace condo owners are fearful of losing their view of the Anna Maria Sound. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Special Master Robert Eschenfelder supports a request for setback variances that would allow a 6,000-square-foot home, but his recommending order issued on May 29 stipulates the home can’t be used as a vacation rental and the seawall must be replaced. The variance application lists New Hampshire residents Mark and Lilana Arcidy as owners of the 8,785- squarefoot, triangular-shaped, waterfront property at 120 Ninth St. N. The property’s in an R-3 multi-family zoning district and contains a single-story triplex used for vacation rentals. The Manatee County property appraiser and the clerk of the
court websites list Itaro Group LLC as the property owners. Per the city charter, a variance request requires the fourth-fifths, supra-majority support of the Bradenton Beach City Commission. City Planner Alan Garrett said the commission won’t rule on the request until August because the Arcidys will be traveling to Italy.
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The Arcidys are requesting a 10-foot reduction of the front yard setback, a five-foot reduction of the side yard setback and a five-foot reduction of the 25-foot setback from Anna Maria Sound. According to Garrett’s memo, the variances would allow for a 6,050 square foot structure. Without the variances, a 4,024 square foot structure could be built. The Arcidys’ application does not specify a specific type of structure. No conceptual drawings were presented and
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Condo owners in Bay View Terrace are worried about losing their waterfront views if this single-story structure is replaced by a multi-story structure. it was stated during the hearing that the home hasn’t been designed yet. Mark Arcidy said he wants to demolish the triplex and build a single-family home for himself, his wife and their seven-year-old son. He wants to park three vehicles inside the garage, include an elevator for his mom and make this his
permanent home. His property abuts the north end of the Bay View Terrace condominiums, and the condos closest to him have a nice view of the Intracoastal Waterway and Anna Maria Sound. Bay View Terrace resident Douglas Tepper sent Garrett a letter citing 10 reasons he
opposed the variances. He claimed the property owner would not suffer hardship with a 4,000 square foot home and was aware of the city’s regulations and the size and shape of the property when he bought it. Proving hardship is a condition required for a variance. Tepper’s letter claimed the value of several condos would be substantially reduced by the construction of a larger structure. Several Bay View Terrace residents spoke at the hearing. John Livermore has lived in his second-story unit for almost 30 years. “We have fantastic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. That would be taken away. It would decrease the value of my property,” he said. Eschenfelder said the variance requests pertain to width not height, and without the variances something could SEE VARIANCE, PAGE 33
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Fish fraud BY SEAN MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE SUN
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t’s getting hot. You can tell by looking at the little British kids. Brits believe we coddle our children. They let them run around out there without sun screen. From the safety of the Beach Bistro dining room you can watch them turn red in a couple of hours. Then you know it is getting hot. This is the beginning of the lying time for the Farm to Table folks. Nothing grows outside in the Florida summer but skin cancer and barnacles. We still have eggplant for a couple of weeks. I hate eggplant. The Farm to Table movement has been abused, but it gave us something. It made us think about where our food is coming from. Our seafood for instance.
Ninety one per cent of the seafood consumed by Americans now comes from Asia. At best only 2 per cent of it is being inspected. Of that 2 per cent, some 90 per cent is condemned. Much of that Asian seafood is being repackaged and sold in markets and restaurants as something else. Almost all of what restaurants are calling Gulf shrimp is coming from shrimp farms much closer to the Gulf of Thailand than the Gulf of Mexico. Asian shrimp is farm-raised in pools in salt marshes near river deltas. Everyone is peeing upstream. Virtually none of the shrimp pools are inspected. When the shrimp in the farm begin to die from pollution they are harvested and the farm is moved. Chances are good that cheap Asian shrimp is not only tainted, it is morally tainted. The Asian-farmed shrimp are fed meal made from trash fish captured in the Gulf of Thailand and the China Sea. The ships that catch the trash fish are manned by up to 70 percent slave labor. Children and migrants are picked up from the streets and forced to work on the slave ships and in the
factories that peel and devein the shrimp before bleaching and freezing for shipping. Crabcakes may be the biggest lie. Most people in Maryland have never tasted American blue crab. They are eating Asian blue swimming crab because it is cheaper. The Asians have harvested so much of it it’s going extinct. Fresh Gulf grouper? Sometimes the grouper is Chinese tilapia. The tilapia are fed chicken waste and grain and whatever else is laying around. Because tilapia don't eat fish, they don't taste like fish or much of anything else either. They also don't have any of the healthy omega oils that are part of the reason many of us are eating fish in the first place. More common now than tilpia in your grouper sandwich is something generally referred to as North Pacific codfish. The fish are caught and frozen whole on factory ships. They are then shipped to plants in China or Vietnam where they are defrosted, skinned and deboned. The fish flesh is then
pumped up with water and tripolyphosphates. There is a scary word. Tripolyphosphates help keep the added water in the fish. Because fish are sold by weight that extra water means more weight and more profits. The fish are then refrozen and shipped to America where they are defrosted for a second time and sold as fresh grouper. Real Gulf of Mexico grouper is a big predator fish. They even eat snapper. The flesh is very firm and formed in big flakes. Phoney grouper is fibrous, and wet and soft and mushy in the middle. Many tourists think that grouper is supposed to be soft and wet inside. Restaurants with integrity serve what they say they are serving. They serve real American seafood. It may cost more, but it is better, and it is safer, and it is worth it. Remember Chinese drywall? We bought it because it was cheaper. We didn't have to eat the drywall. Sean Murphy’s articles can be found online at the Beach Bistro website www.beachbistro.com
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Ocean lovers, dive in to celebrations BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Ocean lovers can celebrate their favorite waters this week at events in Cortez and Palmetto in honor of World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day, Friday, June 8, was established at the 1992 Earth Summit, and was declared an international holiday by the United Nations in 2009 as a reminder of how important the ocean is to people everywhere. The Florida Maritime Museum and Manatee County are offering two ways to participate.
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Join the Coastal Community Celebration on Thursday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. During this free, family fun evening, FMM invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Burton/Bratton Store by participating in activities for kids and adults. Beginning at 6 p.m., hear a brief history of the historic store, its importance in Cortez maritime history and its continued legacy as The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum. After the ribbon-cutting, wander the museum grounds to find crafts and interactive activities exploring ocean pollution, commercial fishing, sea turtles and more, all relating to the important ecosystem that is the ocean. Continue your journey inside the museum to discover the new exhibit, “The Meaning Behind
FLIPPERS AND FEATHERS Turtles dig the dark! If you’re visiting Anna Maria Island in a beachfront rental, you can help sea turtle hatchlings get to the Gulf of Mexico safely by turning off balcony lights and closing drapes and blinds on windows that face the Gulf or Bay.
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Both the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez and Manatee County will be celebrating World Oceans Day with special events this weekend. Maritime,” where community members reveal what maritime means to them on 3-by-3 canvases. Then add what maritime means to you during your visit. For more information, visit the museum’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FloridaMaritimeMuseum/
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The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will host the second annual World Oceans Day Festival on Saturday, June 9, at Emerson Point Preserve. The free festival will kick off at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. The festival is a fun, familyfriendly event celebrating the salty seas. A variety of free oceanthemed activities will be available for participants to learn about World Oceans Day. You can dip nets into the waters of the Manatee River and discover the creatures hiding beneath the waves. Learn amazing facts about large marine wildlife, including sea turtles. Play oyster games and explore the history of fishing in Manatee County. Participants also will get a chance to touch a boat
and paddle in a kayak. The festival is a partnership between Manatee County and other water- and ocean-related organizations in Southwest Florida. This year’s partners include the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, IFAS Extension Sea Grant of Manatee County, Florida Maritime Museum, WayneAdventures, Florida Public Archaeology Network and Manatee County’s Environmental Protection Division and Ecological and Marine Services Division. Emerson Point Preserve, a 365acre preserve at 5801 17th St. W., Palmetto, is situated at the mouth of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay where the salt and fresh waters meet as an estuary. The location of the preserve provides Manatee County residents and visitors with a place to relax and enjoy a serene experience, kayaking, fishing and wildlife watching, including osprey, egrets, jumping mullet, raccoons and dolphins. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/214835329106283
Snowy plover family Three chicks and one of two snowy plover parents represent the only shorebird nest on Anna Maria Island so far this year, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Director Suzi Fox. Other species that typically nest on the Island are black skimmers and least terns. Snowy plovers are a threatened species in Florida. PETE GROSS | SUBMITTED
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Grazing gopher Genbu, a gopher tortoise, grazes outside the Valentine house at Robinson Preserve to get some in the wild time, a change from his shady enclosure. Genbu, which means black tortoise, one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations, is from Punta Gorda, where he was injured and rehabilitated. He is not releasable because his shell mended in such a way that it makes it difficult to use his hind legs. He eats berries - strawberries are his favorite – along with lettuce, carrots, and grass. Gopher tortoises are threatened species in Florida. CINDY LANE | SUN
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring will host free Turtle Talks each Tuesday in June and July at 10 a.m. at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, and on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, July 19th at 6 p.m. at Waterline Marina Resort, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The 30-minute program will highlight 35 years of surveying sea turtle nesting on Anna Maria Island beaches using photos, videos and true stories. Free children’s activity books, temporary turtle tattoos and handouts will be available. For more information, call 941-778-5638.
TURTLE TIPS During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights.
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• Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888404-FWCC (3922).
BIRD TIPS During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: • Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. • Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed. • Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health. • If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close. • Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach. • Keep pets away from bird nesting areas. • Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife. • If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 105 False crawls: 126 Nests hatched: 0 Not hatched: 2 Nests remaining: 103 Hatchlings to Gulf: 0 Nest disorientations: 0 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
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The apex of angling First of two parts
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arpon could be said to be anglings Holy Grail. I’ve heard top Keys guides refer to catching a tarpon on fly as the apex of angling. While most Floridians think that it was crystalline blue water and white sugar sand beaches, coupled with the mild winters that attracted people to the state in the first place, it was actually anglers seeking tarpon. As early as the late 1800s tarpon tournaments were hosted on Useppa Island. In those days anglers with button down suits and ties fished from row boat towed to Boca Grande and Captiva passes. Anglers are no longer wearing suits and row boats have given way to technical skiffs and tower boats, but great schools of tarpon still invade local waters in May, June and July . Ninety miles to the north the Gulf flats that front the sleepy town of Homosassa were and are home to some of the most prolific tarpon fisheries in the world. Homosassa’s love affair with tarpon could be said to have started in 1882 when Anthony
Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS Weston Dimock hooked a tarpon in the Homosassa River. "At first I thought the wonderful being was a mermaid," Dimock recounted. "As I noted her fierce display of activity and strength, I pitied the merman who came home late without a better excuse than a meeting of the lodge." Winslow Homer, (1836-1910) the great American sporting artist, also came under the spell of Homosassa. In 1904, Homer painted at least eleven watercolors during a stay there. In a letter to his brother Arthur, Homer described Homosassa as, "The best fishing in America as far as I can find." In the 21st century many have experienced a love affair with the mermaids of Homosassa.
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The spectacular jumps of tarpon have held anglers spellbound since the 1800s. While the history of the region runs deep with redfish, trout, cobia, grouper and hundreds of other species, it is tarpon that have made Homosassa a legendary fly
fishing destination. A quick look at a map makes it clear why this region has been such a magnet for tarpon and the anglers that pursue them. It’s still one of Florida’s most pristine areas with thousands of islands, clear spring-fed rivers and a habitat rich in marine life. While Homosassa has been the place most mentioned in tarpon lore, it was actually a large area from Crystal River to Pine Island, near Bayport where the anglers fished. The greatest concentrations of tarpon were located between Chassahowitzka’s Black Rock and the flat known as Oklahoma near Pine Island. It was Black Rock, Lower Rack, Upper Rack (dilapidated net drying racks) and Oklahoma that dominated discussions both on and off the water. The first anglers that pursued tarpon from Crystal River to Pine Island used conventional tackle, but they undoubtedly led the way for fly anglers who discovered one of the world’s greatest fly fisheries. Eustace Locklear, a native of SEE REEL TIME, PAGE 23
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Homosassa and a man remembered by everyone who fished the area with a fly, learned to fish for tarpon from Jonnie Elmer, of Crystal River. Elmer caught his tarpon by trolling the river with an inboard boat. Although anglers have been fishing for tarpon since the 1800s, it was Harold LeMaster and Kirk Smith, of St Petersburg’s L&S Lure Company (MirrOLure), and Dee Mitchell, their friend and doctor, that can be credited (unintentionally) with introducing the fly fishing world to Homosassa. The three anglers regularly fished plugs for tarpon near Honeymoon Island. On a day when the tarpon weren’t showing, they topped off their tank and headed north in search of fish. When they reached the area north of Pine Island they ran into schools of tarpon that would forever change the history of fly fishing. Fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh was introduced to Homosassa by Mitchell, LeMaster and Smith after he moved to Largo from Miami in 1971. Kreh became the outdoor editor of the St. Petersburg Times after heading the prestigious MET Tournament in Miami. By all accounts, Kreh caught the first tarpon on a fly in the Homosassa area. Kreh introduced these anglers to fly fishing. "LeMaster wanted to learn how to cast, although he always preferred plug casting," says Kreh, who remembers him being a good caster and led him to a 100-pound tarpon on fly at Homosassa. LeMaster and Smith also intro-
duced Clearwater homebuilder and rod maker Gary Marconi to Homosassa during the early 1970s. Marconi fly fished the area with his college buddy Norman Duncan from Miami. Duncan, creator of the Duncan Loop, was one of Florida’s original saltwater fly fishers. Marconi made Captain Dan Malzone aware of the area’s phenomenal tarpon fishing. Marconi was building fly rods for Malzone in the early 1970s when he learned that Malzone had built a house on Pine Island (south of Chassahowitzka.) "Marconi turned white as a sheet when he realized where the house was," says Malzone. "I had built a house overlooking one of the area’s most famous flats, one that Marconi and Duncan had been secretly fishing for several years. "He then asked me when the house would be ready, and when I told him May, he said that would be perfect. As it turned out we slept in the house with no furniture along with Marconi and his friends Neil Sigeartsen, and Pete Centerrno." To say the fishing was spectacular is a bit of an understatement according to Marconi, who kept a log book in the early days. His best day, April 29, 1975, shows that he and Duncan jumped 56 tarpon by noon. Captain Dale Perez, a Tampa native and Keys guide, heard about Homosassa from Duncan. "Captain Steve Huff and I were having breakfast at Stout’s in Marathon when Norman Duncan came in and showed us a picture of a huge tarpon he had caught in Homosassa," says Perez. Duncan was one of the early anglers who made
the Keys guides aware of Homosassa’s fly fishing potential. Perennial tarpon angler Tom Evans remembers a day soon after this encounter when he was fishing with Huff in the Keys. "The weather was terrible," Evans relates, "and Huff asked me if I wanted to go check out a place on the west coast of Florida that he had heard about. " We spent two days there and had terrible weather," says Evans. "Despite the conditions, we saw enough big tarpon to realize the area’s potential." Stu Apte was another angler who had heard about Homosassa well before it became a destination. "Ray Donesberger, one of my best clients, had stopped by Homosassa on his way to the Keys to fish. While he was there he went out with Eustace Locklear and four other anglers. "When Locklear spotted a school of tarpon he would position the boat with a paddle and cast a MirrOLure to the fish. He had given everyone a number and when he hooked up he would set the hook and say Number one, your turn." Apte next heard about the area from Lefty Kreh. "He’s the one that really lit my fire," says Apte. "I made my first trip to Homosassa in the early '70s." Apte never guided at Homosassa, choosing instead to share poling and fishing with his good friend Captain Ralph Delph. One of Apte’s fondest memories is the day he landed two world records on one day.
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Aimee Camp and Carissa Townsend, of Sarasota, show off a beastly red grouper caught with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.
Angling action high in June CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE
The fishing has been hot the last week or so in our area. Whatever you’re in the mood for, is open game. Gag grouper opened up for recreational anglers and American red snapper opened for charter captains with federal permitting as well. The mangrove snapper are fired up on the nearshore reefs and local bridges as well! So if you’re in the mood for a fresh fish dinner, now is the time to get out there. The tarpon have moved into the area in full force. These acrobatic fish have the sheer will of 10 men. They will take a crab, threadfin herring or a fly with the proper presentation. Big ermit are hovering over the local reefs as well. Freelining pass crabs over the structure will pick up a permit here and there if presented accordingly. June is always an exciting month to be on the water. The temperatures are high, and so is the action.
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eligible for WCIND funds because the lake is not considered to be a body of water that provides for public access. The lake is surrounded primarily by privately owned properties. Commissioner Doug Copeland suggested replacing the section of cracked seawall between the inlet and City Pier Park with a natural shoreline and a possible kayak launch. No decision was made regarding the seawall, but Murphy said that would not be good location for a kayak launch because of the boat traffic in the inlet. PHOTO | TAYLOR RAHN
Holmes Beach fire A fire at the home of Holmes Beach resident Chris Galati was reported Friday, June 1, about 6 p.m., producing flames, thick smoke and causing extensive damage, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue officials. Fire Marshall Jim Davis said three WMFR engine teams and one Longboat Key Fire Department engine responded to the structure fire, which he said caused an estimated $200,000 to $300,000 in damage to the home and contents. Davis said the cause of the fire was believed to be a discarded bottle rocket that was thought to be a dud. The firework found its way into some clothes, setting the garage on fire then spreading through the attic into the house, he said. No injuries were reported, and two dogs inside the house received medical attention and are expected to recover. The homeowners were boating at the time of the fire.
At the suggestion of Commissioner Amy Tripp, the commission decided to remove dredging residential canals and aerating canal ends from the projects list created last year. The commission agreed those are expenses that should be borne by the private property owners. Containing short-term and long-term projects, the capital project list was part of the 10year capital plan the commission adopted in April 2017. The plan is intended to be a working document subject to annual commission review and revision.
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Pier funding progresses The mayor has secured $2.83 million to build a new pier and is still seeking an additional $1.71 million. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy recently provided city commissioners with an update on the revenue sources secured and the revenue sources still being pursued for the construction of a new city pier. The estimated cost of the pier replacement project is $4.53 million. During the commission’s May 24 meeting, Murphy referenced the $330,000 in surplus beach concession funds approved by Manatee County Commissioners the previous day. He said the County Commission approval brought the secured funds total to $2.83 million. This includes $1.5 million in previously approved county resort tax funds and $750,000 received from the state legislature. The secured funds also include $250,000 the mayor and commission included in the current fiscal year budget for what they thought would be a future pier rehabilitation project. That money was set aside before the aging pier was damaged by Hurricane Irma and closed to the public in September. Murphy said he’s still pursuing $1.71 million in additional pier project funding. “We are asking FEMA for $2.1 million. Worst case is maybe we’ll get $1.1 million,” he told the commission. He said the city has applied for a $500,000 historic grant, and he’s hoping for at least
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This illustration created by architect Barron Schimberg represents the anticipated appearance of the new bait shop and restaurant space to be built at the end of the new pier. $300,000 of that. He also said city resident Sissy Quinn thinks she can raise $10,000 with her GoFundMe grassroots fund-raising campaign. Murphy said the city may need to budget an additional $300,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 budget for the pier project, depending on what happens with the other revenue sources. He said corporate sponsorships could also be pursued, but he wants to wait to see how the other sources pan out first. “The other question mark is tenant funding,” Murphy said, noting that current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder ’s financial participation could impact the other non-secured funding sources. Schoenfelder ’s current lease with the city expires in December 2020, and his monthly rent payments are suspended while the pier remains closed. Murphy said Schoenfelder ’s contributions will be partially
based on the recommendations the tenant has provided architect Barron Schimberg regarding the build-out of the pier-based restaurant and bait shop spaces. Murphy said Schoenfelder is currently in Germany and is not expected to return until November, but he expects to begin negotiating with him by phone and email later this month. “He doesn’t have to be here,” Murphy said. “We had some preliminary discussions on other factors involved, but quite frankly we need to resolve the buildout first. Mario’s in complete congruence with the timeframe and how we’re approaching it,” he added. “I’ll keep you posted as we move along,” Murphy said of the ongoing funding process.
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OBITUARIES Jean Lee Sears Jean Lee Sears, 83, of Holmes Beach, Fla., died May 8, 2018. She was born Nov. 23, 1934, in Boston, Mass., and lived in Cohasset, Norwell, Scituate and Marshfield, Mass., before moving to Florida in 1976. She was a resident of Holmes Beach and summered in Port Clyde, Maine, for many years. She was an honors graduate of the University of South Florida. A realtor for over 55 years in Scituate, Mass. and Anna Maria Island. She was an accomplished equestrian and former member
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5/24, trespass warning, Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd. The deputy assisted a Florida FWC officer with two subjects who were fishing illegally with nets. After the officer issued notices to appear, the deputy issued them trespass warnings.
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Cortez 5/24, burglary, Essence of Time, 10015 Cortez Road W. A burglar smashed out a window and entered the store and stole items. Holmes Beach 5/25, code violation, driving a golf cart without a driver’s license, Ace Hardware, 3352 East Bay Drive. Police found the subject intoxicated in a golf cart that was in the landscaping. He was ticketed for driving a cart without a license and given a ride home. 5/25, burglary, 4100 block of Sixth Avenue. An iPhone adapter and an air freshener were stolen from an unlocked car. 5/25, suspicious circumstance, 600 block of Manatee Avenue. A man called police to report somebody had rummaged though his unlocked car, but took nothing. 5/25, driving with a suspended license, 3800 East Bay Drive. The officer ran a computer check on the subject’ car and found out her driver’s license was suspended for failure to pay. She said she was trying to remedy situation. The officer ticketed her. 5/25, driving without a valid license, 8100 Palm Drive. The officer stopped the driver because of an inopera-
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of the Hanover Hunt Club, where she met her husband, Harold. Jean was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Harold Sprague Sears. Survived by son, Gregory Poole Sears (Wendy), of Scituate, Mass. and three daughters. Amy Lee Fasciano (Mark), Sue Ann Tobias, both of Marshfield and Laura Beth Sears, of Bourne, Mass. She also had seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In her memory follow her example, do something kind for someone. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 3355-26th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205 or Alzheimer’s Association, 3277 A Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 There are no services planned at this time. Cremation is by Good Earth.
tive headlight. He gave the officer a Columbian passport and license, but he had no Florida license. He was ticketed. 6/26, warrant arrest, 4200 Gulf Drive. The subject was in a vehicle that had been stopped, and the officer found out he was wanted on a Manatee County warrant. He was arrested. 5/26, noise violation, Freckled Fin, 5337 Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a complaint from a neighbor and found the noise levels excessive. The manager turned down the sound and the officer forwarded the report to code enforcement. 5/27, driving a vehicle with a tag not assigned to it. Manatee County Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive. The officer ran a computer check and found the car’s tag had been assigned to a trailer. The driver was ticketed and the tag seized. 5/28, larceny, Anna Maria Island Watersports, 505 56th St. The officer was called to the rental company on a report of renters leaving without paying. Rental employees said a large number of people rented four Waverunners and caused extensive damage to three of them. When told they would have to pay for the damages, the renters got upset and left without paying. The rental management gave police copies of the driver’s license and credit card number of the person who rented the Waverunners. 5/29, vandalism, Mike Norman Realty, 3101 Gulf Drive. Vandals broke a ceramic planter, pulled several homemade signs breaking one and broke a brochure box. 5/29, driving with no valid license, 5348 Gulf Drive, S&S Plaza. The officer stopped the driver for not wearing a seat belt. When he ran a computer check of the driver’s license and found out it was invalid with one previous suspension. He was ticketed.
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Murphy entering into contract negotiations with Sully’s Quality Projects for the demolition of the Anna Maria City Pier. On Monday, June 4, the commission voted 5-0 in support of Murphy’s suggestion to reject the terms requested by Sully’s owner and founder, Sean Sullivan. The commission then voted JOE HENDRICKS | SUN 4-1 in favor of Murphy negotiating Mayor Dan Murphy discusses his unsuccesswith city’s second-highest ranked deful negotiations with Sully’s Quality Projects molition firm, Speeler & Associates. for the demolition of the Anna Maria City Pier According to Murphy, the dealThe six-category scoring criteria breaker was Sullivan’s request for included skill and experience, refera $53,822 payment up front, to be made after the contractor secured a ences for current projects, bid amount, security bond, but before the company adherence to specifications and mobilized or did any work. requirements, provision of a detailed Murphy said he did not want the city work plan and the location of the prime contractor and subcontractors. to get into a situation like the delays Commissioner Brian Seymour noted being encountered in Bradenton Beach with the installation of a day dock that that Sully’s was only ranked highest is long overdue and partially paid for. in one of the six categories, that being Sully’s is not part of that project. location. Speeler ranked highest in “I have problems paying somebody four categories. Seymour asked if the money and not having any work city was bound to go by the rankings done,” Murphy said. sheet. Murphy said the ranking sheet Murphy and City Attorney Becky should be followed because the point system is “clear and objective.” Vose agreed that trying to collect on a Prior to the pier demolition, local performance bond if something went contractor Frank Agnelli will remove wrong would be a lengthy process that and store the engraved wooden pier would likely end up in court. planks at no cost to the city. Murphy Commissioner Doug Copeland asked said those who previously requested if any financial research was done on to have their planks returned should the demolition firms being considered. be able to pick them up in July. The Murphy said the city obtained Dun & remaining planks will be stored and Bradstreet Paydex reports that analyze used later to build memorial walls at companies’ payment histories and City Pier Park and on the grounds Sully’s report was not as good as the of the Anna Maria Island Historical next two highest-ranked firms. Museum. Commissioner Dale Woodland did SELECTION PROCESS not attend the May 29 meeting. He The May 29 selection of Sully’s said later his absence was not intenwas based on the combined rankings tional and not related to the objections sheet prepared by Murphy, City Clerk he raised on May 18 to the pier being LeAnne Addy and Jay Saxena from demolished and replaced. Ayres Associates – the firm designDuring the May 18 meeting, the ing and engineering the new pier and commission rejected all three of the assisting the city with the permitting original bids received due to Speeler process. and Sully’s bids being too high and Sully’s was the top-ranked firm of Murphy’s opinion that Under Conthe five that responded to the city’s struction didn’t have the necessary second request for proposals (RFP). experience. Two other firms respondSully’s received a total score of 79.3, ed to the original RFP but missed the Speeler & Associates received a score submission deadline. of 78.3, Shoreline Foundation’s score The commission has not yet deterwas 70, Under Construction Contracmined who will build the new pier, restors’ score was 68 and Kelly Brothers’ taurant and bait shop. The commission score was 66. has determined the pier will feature Sully’s bid for the demolition job concrete pilings and Kebony hardwas $685,530, and according to the wood decking. Kebony will also be document provided at Monday’s used for the exteriors of the restaurant meeting, that was lowered last week and bait shop. The pier project has an to $673,530 due to a reduction in the estimated cost of approximately $4.5 scope of work. million and an anticipated completion Speeler bid $732,000, Shoreline date of December 2019. bid $642,908, Under Construction bid $495,000 and Kelly Brothers bid $406,417.
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FAMILY FUN AT THE LIBRARY
The Island Branch Library, at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, has a number of activities for young and old. This week’s listings include: • Thursday, June 7, a veteran services professional will be available to help those with problems, 9 to 11 a.m.; “Didgeridoo Down Under” music from Australia, 10 to 11 a.m.; knit and crochet, 2 to 4 p.m. • Friday, June 8, Forty CarrotsPartners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 2 to 3 p.m. • Saturday, June 9, Lego Club and DIY Music Shakers, 10 a.m. to noon; Summer Reading Kickoff, 2 to 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday, June 12, preschool story time, “We Love Dad,” 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, June 13, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m. Call the library at 941-778-6341 for information
HISTORY CELEBRATE THE SEA
The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, holds a Coastal Community Celebration Event to kickoff World Ocean’s Day on Thursday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m. During this free, family fun evening, FMM invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Burton Store by participating in activities for children and adults. Join FMM staff for a brief history of the historic Burton Store and its importance in Cortez’s maritime history, and its continued legacy as The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum. After the ribbon-cutting, wander around the museum grounds to find crafts and interactive activities exploring ocean pollution, commercial fishing, sea turtles and more that relate to the important
ecosystem that is our ocean. Continue the journey inside the museum to discover the new exhibit, “The Meaning Behind Maritime,” where community members channeled what maritime means to them on 3x3 For more information, call 941-7086120 or visit FloridaMaritimeMuseum. org.
SENIOR ADVENTURES ENJOYS ART
The van will leave Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 8, to visit the Art Center of Manatee. The Southern Watercolor Society is having its 41st annual exhibit, featuring 200 paintings representing 19 states. Then they will tour the Riverwalk and have lunch at Acapulco Tropical. Call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945 to make a reservation. The van fee is $5, and a donation is requested.
EXPLORE THE TREETOPS
With the completion of the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology (NEST) in Robinson Preserve at 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources is eager to have the public use it. On Saturday, June 9, they will host NEST Nature Days from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. This will give the public a chance to walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the crow’s nest, take in breathtaking panorama views before they make an exciting exit from the building via a slide. Learn about upcoming programs and exciting new additions to Robinson Preserve. No reservations are required. For more information, call 941-7425923, ext. 6039.
MORE FERMENTATION SECRETS
The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez hosts a class on how to make sauerkraut and fermented veggies led by Folk School teacher Jillian Ross, the Ferment Lady, on Saturday, June 9,
from 10 a.m. to noon. In this next level class, Ross will focus solely on fermenting various types of cabbage into sauerkraut, as well as an assortment of mixed vegetables. This will be a hands-on event; each participant will be able to go through the process themselves and be able to take home the ferments that they have made in class. Ross will provide all of the items for the class, including the food. The only required item will be a kitchen knife to do the chopping. The class fee is $35 and pre-registration is required. Visit FloridaFolkSchool.org to register.
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Enjoy sunset at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, on Saturday, June 9, from, 7 to 9 p.m. in a kayak or canoe with a guide from WayneAdventures. Explore the salt marches to take advantage of low tide to watch the sunset from the sandbars of the Manatee River. Be escorted back by the stars. Bring a camera for great shots of egrets, herons and roseate spoonbills. This is an easy paddle that can be enjoyed by beginners. Participants must have their own canoe or kayak and safety gear. This program is suitable for individuals who can meet the county’s minimum eligibility requirements. Children age 16 and under must be accompanied in the same boat by an adult. All participants must wear a life jacket. Reservations are required. Call 941-742-5757, ext. 7.
LEARN LOCAL COOKING
Cooking classes are returning to the Studio at Gulf and Pine at 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, featuring new recipes and culinary techniques from the master chefs of the Sandbar, Beach House and Mar Vista restaurants. These hands-on cooking lessons will feature a variety of locally sourced ingredients showcasing fresh, summer flavors and sustainable menu items. The classes include a family style lunch sample all the dishes prepared. Join Sandbar Executive Chef Rich Demarse, Beach House Executive Chef Will Manson, Mar Vista Executive
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Chef Erik Walker and Sous Chef Toffer Jacobs for interactive, chef-led cooking classes on a variety of topics. Each class features a unique culinary theme. Classes will be held on Thursdays, July 7, and Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to around 2 p.m. The class fee is $99 per person per class, which includes tax and gratuity, an apron, recipes, cooking lesson, lunch and a few surprises. Class size is limited to 16. Reserve now by contacting Caryn Hodge at 941713-3105 or chodge@chilesgroup.com.
TAI CHI AT SUNSET
There will be a Sunset Tai Chi class at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, on Tuesday, June 12, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dr. Brian Nell, a fifth degree blackbelt in kung fu and a certified Tai Chi instructor, will lead the group through the gentle movements of Tai Chi each month. This is a great way to shake off the stressful work week. Improve your balance, loosen your joints and improve flexibility as you relax and breathe. The program is sponsored by Cypress Pillar Healing Arts and is suitable for ages 13 and up. Call 941-742-5923 for ext. 6039 to register. There is a $5 participant Fee payable by cash only.
LIVING WITH THE TOXINS IN OUR WORLD
Kathryn (Cass) Robertson, Anna Maria Island resident and retired family nurse practitioner, will discuss the subject of toxins at the next session of JOY (Just Older Youth) on Wednesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Robertson will answer questions such as, “What are the most prominent toxins and where do they come from?” “How do they affect us?” and “How can we decrease their presence and influence on our health?” Everyone is welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided. JOY usually meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in the Roser Community Church Fellowship Hall. For more information go to www. roserchurch.com/joy.
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Let the sunshine in T
he Broadway musical “Hair” broke many barriers with its revolutionary nude scene and treatment of sexuality and drugs in 1968. But what I remember most about the show is the music, particularly “Aquarius” and its stirring “Let the sunshine in” finale. In Florida we know about sun, and so does California, which has taken a major step to harness the sun’s energy. Early last month, California became the first state to require solar panels on almost all new homes including single-family homes starting in 2020. Nationally, solar power makes up less than 2 percent of the country’s electricity output according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. And the combination of wind and solar combined account for about 8 percent of the power generated in 2017, up only 1 percent in a decade. The elephant in the room in California and I’m sure in every other state is, what exactly will this new mandate cost
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER homeowners? According to California’s regulators, the panels will increase the cost of construction to the average home by $9,500, however, the average nationwide cost of installing a rooftop solar panel system is $18,840. There is a 30 percent renewable energy tax credit available assuming Congress keeps extending it, but the panels require annual maintenance and possible repairs. There is, however, a savings in utility costs estimated in California at $80 a month, so coming up with a hard dollar figure in savings is difficult. Nevertheless, finding ways to switch to renewable energy should be a goal.
We are seeing more and more new construction communities building eco-friendly features. The LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is sought after by developers. In order to be certified, buildings have to be designed, built and maintained using best practice strategies for green building and energy efficiency. Some of this includes improving energy performance and indoor air quality, using locally sourced sustainable products, reducing potable water usage and building on sustainable sites minimizing environmental pollution. Locally we have several LEED builders who are following the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards. LEED certified does add additional cost to the initial building, but developers indicate that the extra cost pays for itself, not only in energy savings, but also in promoting an environmental friendly lifestyle. In Cortez there is a new community of coastal cottages already approved that has
been working with the Florida Solar Energy Center in its design. Not only will the community be an eco-friendly community but will also be zero energy ready producing more energy than it consumes. Florida is certainly one of the country’s prime states to use solar power, but unless and until the technology can make financial sense, it’s unlikely that both homeowners and developers will move forward at any substantial pace. Perhaps California’s mandate will provide the incentive for the solar industry to find ways to provide more affordable and convenient solar energy to individual homes. I’m always a little suspicious of government mandates, but I’m more than willing to have California take the lead and become the solar power laboratory for the rest of the states. Hopefully, it will result in less expensive and more innovative technology. This could be the dawning of a new age of Aquarius, so let the sun shine in; it’s free.
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Ad-hoc committee readies recommendations Holmes Beach Ad-Hoc Form of Government committee members will recommend a city manager style change to commissioners, but they want the community to know it’s not a decision they came to lightly. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Members of the city’s ad-hoc committee to study form of government are ready to make their presentation and recommendation to commissioners. Unfortunately, with commission meetings on hiatus they have to wait until June 26. After months of research and interviews with representatives from other similar city governments in Florida, committee members agreed to suggest creating a city manager style government in Holmes Beach, a significant change from the strong mayor with a commission
government the city currently has. “It’s important for people to know this decision was not just rubber stamped,” committee member Scott Boyd said. “A lot of thought and research went into it.” Committee members interviewed representatives from other Florida governments over a span of several months, using the same questions and scored the responses. The data came back showing a city manager in conjunction with elected officials to be preferable followed by a city administrator with elected officials form of government. If the proposed change to either a city manager or administrator passes with commissioners, it would go on the November 2019 ballot, unless a special election is called, for voters to make the ultimate decision. If it passes with voters, commissioners can begin the search for management professional to help with the daily operations of the city. All eight of the committee members agreed that because of the complex issues facing Holmes Beach, professional management
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Holmes Beach Ad-Hoc Form of Government committee members make lastminute adjustments to their presentation in the group’s final meeting before presenting their findings to city commissioners June 26. help is needed to support the elected officials. Seven committee members backed the switch to a city manager form of government while one opted for a city administrator, leaving more power in the hands of the mayor. The idea is that a manager or administrator has professional experience handling items including employees, large fiscal year budgets and development and implementation of public
policy and procedures where an elected official may not. With the number of Holmes Beach residents shrinking, the worry is that a qualified elected official may not emerge to lead the city’s administration. Mayor Bob Johnson has already announced his intent to step down from office and not run for re-election in November. Holmes Beach mayors currently serve two-year terms. A change to either a city
manager or administrator requires a charter amendment, which can be done in one of three ways: by resident petition and referendum, city commission ordinance and referendum or through amendments proposed by the Charter Review Commission elected by residents to review the city’s charter every five years. City voters have the final say on what changes are made when the questions appear on the ballot. City leaders are currently seeking residents to put their names on the November ballot to run for the five charter review positions, along with two city commission seats and mayoral candidates. Qualifying for the 2018 election takes place at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, from noon on Monday, June 18, to noon on Friday June, 22. For more information, contact City Clerk Stacey Johnston at 941-708-5800, ext. 226. The deadline to register to vote in the 2018 election is Oct. 9.
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Happy birthday, Brad! D Coy Ducks bartender Brad Lisk celebrates his 50th birthday with a roomfull of friends, including, from left, Lucy, Rachel, Chae and McKenzie.
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Center to host monthly socials Anna Maria Island Resident Community Connections and The Center of Anna Maria Island are bringing monthly socials back to the nonprofit’s 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria campus. The socials are open to everyone interested in getting to know their neighbors, mingling and discussing current events. Participants are
encouraged to bring a small appetizer, snack or dessert to share with the group. The Center will provide wine and light refreshments. Socials will be held at 6 p.m. the second Friday of every month beginning June 8. For more information, contact Center Executive Director Chris Culhane at 941-7781908 or christoper@centerami.org.
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6101 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH
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Real estate transfers of January-April 2018 •Sponsored by Alan Galletto, Island Real Estate Source: Mid Florida Multiple Listing Service
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ANNA MARIA 01-04 665,000 630,000 706 Rose St #A & B 1224 50x100 Duplex 01-05 879,000 820,000 317 Spring Ave 1352 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 01-05 1,495,000 1495,000 217 Magnolia Ave 2576 50x114 5 Br/4 Ba SFR 01-10 2,849,000 2,574,500 206 Spring Ln 2384 100x50x100x50 5 Br/ 4.5Ba SFR 700,000 268 Gladiolus St 1326 3 Br/ 2Ba SFR 01-24 730,000 515,000 614 Gladiolus St 1104 2 Br/ 1.5 Ba SFR 01-25 549,000 01-26 649,000 635,000 207 Archer Way 1839 3 Br/ 2Ba SFR 1,140,000 108 Los Cedros Dr 2556 80x152 3 Br/ 3Ba SFR 01-29 1,295,000 01-30 885,000 800,000 241 Willow Ave 2110 4 Br/2.5Ba SFR 1,425,000 115 Elm Ave 1454 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 01-31 1,495,000 02-02 949,000 930,000 423 Magnolia Ave 1809 3 Br/ 3Ba SFR 02-08 950,000 930,000 727 Holly Rd 2321 3 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 02-09 995,000 950,000 8710 Gulf Dr 2348 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 02-14 879,000 860,000 769 Jacaranda Rd 1064 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 710,000 718 Holly Rd 1562 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 02-16 729,000 4,260,000 101 Palmetto Ave 3139 5 Br/4.5 Ba SFR 02-22 4,595,000 650,000 65 North Shore Dr 1485 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 02-26 699,000 950,000 113 Beach Ave 1789 3 Br/3 Ba SFR 03-06 998,500 03-15 1,874,000 1,840,000 520 Bayview Pl 3730 5 Br/2 Ba SFR 1,310,000 217 Gladiolus St 1947 4 Br/3 Ba SFR 03-16 1,295,000 03-16 1,795,000 1,720,000 109 Park Ave 2129 4 Br/4 Ba SFR 900,000 406 Magnolia Ave 1146 3 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 03-20 949,000 03-23 1,350,000 1,250,000 114 Gull Dr 2564 4 Br/4 Ba SFR 03-26 1,049,000 965,000 111 Oak Ave 117 5 Br/2+2x.05 Ba 970,000 115 Hammock Rd 2686 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 03-26 1,090,000 2,165,000 408 S Bay Blvd 2939 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 03-26 2,295,000 1,050,000 950,000 417 Pine Ave 1080 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 3-27 640,000 160 Crescent Dr 2296 4 Br/3 Ba SFR 03-28 690,000 2,795,000 2,750,000 805 North Shore Dr 2049 50x786x72x835 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 3-28 03-30 850,000 730,000 520 Loquat Dr 2144 75x113 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 1,395,000 1250,000 242 Oak Ave 2075 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 3-30 915,000 111 Cedar Ave 2700 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 04-02 915,000 1,004,000 721 Holly Rd 1870 106x175x62x121 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 04-10 999,000 4-10 1,095,000 1,050,000 159 Crescent Dr 2567 4 Br/3 Ba SFR 4-11 1,950,000 1,950,000 102 Tuna St 1926 3 Br/2.5 Ba SFR 1,250,000 129 Hammock Rd 2472 3 Br/3 Ba SFR 04-12 1,290,000 2,000,000 104 Oak Ave 2016 4 Br/2+ex.5 Ba SFR 04-12 2,200,000 1385,000 417 Spring Ave 1983 4 Br/3 Ba SFR 04-13 1,400,000 04-19 599,999 575,000 139 Crescent Dr 1526 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 04-20 949,000 903,500 783 Jacaranda Rd 1984 3 Br/2 Ba SFR 340,000 520 Spring Ave #C 720 2 Br/1 Ba SFR 04-23 348,500 720,000 526 Bayview Pl 1340 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 04-25 769,000 04-27 1,395,000 1,250,000 747 Jacaranda Rd 2193 3 Br/3 Ba SFR 04-30 759,900 712,400 706 N Shore Dr 1412 2 Br/2 Ba SFR 02-24 1,645,000 1,575,000 300 N Shore Dr #A+B 1680 85x100 Duplex 03-30 549,000 500,000 211 Gladiolus St 75x100 Lot 799,000 750,000 219 Chilson Ave 75x148 Lot 04-19
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still be built that obstructs his view. Architect A.J. Barnard said a home built with the variances would be two stories over ground level parking. “If we developed that as a triplex that would probably go to max height as well,” he said. Arcidy said a single-family home would not be as long as a building built for vacation rentals. “We will build with or without this variance,” Arcidy said. “I really don’t feel that it’s fair for anyone to try to make us feel guilty about our wanting to build our home here. The property was on the market for years. The owners of Bay View Terrace could have worked together to acquire this property.” Bay View Terrace resident Suzanne Belding said, “The view is amazing. I really don’t want to lose that.” Dan Morhaus said he bought his condo last fall and the appraised value included $50,000-$75,000 for the view. He found it hard to understand what the hardship was because the setback regulations were in place when the property was purchased. Johann Shofstall owns three Bay View Terrace units and she responded to Arcidy’s comment about the condo owners not buying the property. “There’s a lot of owners that are elderly. They’ve been there for a long time. They don’t have a whole lot of money and it was financially not feasible,” she said. Antonio Colizza offered a different view: “Rather than putting up opposition, I think we should welcome a new family in the area.” In his closing remarks, Arcidy said, “If we receive the full variance, we will agree to make this a permanent single-family residence for our family.” Two days later, Morhaus, Livermore, Belding, John Bruce and Alfred Dunseath withdrew their opposition contingent on that commitment.
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Fermented Saurkraut and Veggies, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $38. LEGO club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757 ext. 7.
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Beach Market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 941-518-4431.
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Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
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Painting with a Fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $38. Yoga and meditation, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Preschool story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Sunset tai chi, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 6 p.m., $5. Reserve to 941-742-5923 ext. 6039.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon. Coloring club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.
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These included the Bridge Street planters and plants, benches, park signs, trolley stops, Chickee huts and more. Watrous noted all these items had been or could foreseeably need to be reviewed by Scenic WAVES. Martin said she did not feel the CNOBB discussions violated the Sunshine Law and she acknowledged participation in several Sunshine Law training sessions. Near the end of her deposition, Martin was asked if she discussed the Sunshine lawsuit with Metz, a former attorney. Martin claimed
she didn’t have to answer that question and Watrous told her she did. She said she would “rant” to Metz, but he didn’t say much in response that she could recall. “Normally, he sat and listened to me,” she said. Martin said her lawsuit conversations with Bill Vincent were of a more technical nature pertaining to emails requested from her as part of the lawsuit. When Watrous asked Martin if she discussed the lawsuit with anybody, Martin said, “Mr.
Shearon.” “And what have you two discussed?” Watrous asked. Martin tried to hold back her tears as she said, “Just my disappointment with the city. My disappointment in how they treated us.” Through her tears she said she dedicated a lot of her time to the city and then she got up and left the the conference room. She returned a short time later and answered the few remaining questions Watrous had.
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Legler Flynn Law continues to dominate BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Week one of the adult co-ed soccer league playoffs concluded with the top ranked teams finishing their games the victors. In the final game of the night Thursday, Team Legler Flynn Law continued its undefeated streak with a 6-1 win over last seed Team Acqua Aveda. Without its team captain and number one seed Eric Pullen and a skeleton crew on the pitch, Aqua Aveda finished the game with a single goal. Legler Flynn Law spread the scoring among five teammates, and the goal saving credits were shared among three keepers. Diego Felipe scored a goal and was recorded to have three saves in the game. Amy Ivin and Steve Oelfke each had a goal of their own, while Steve Veliquette and Yorvi Moreira put a total of four in the net. Goalkeepers Mark Rudacille and team captain Sean Flynn saved a total of seven strikes to help capture the win, moving Legler Flynn Law to the semifinal round of play. Scoring by team captain Danny Anderson, Greg DeMeuse and Robert Armstrong gave Lancaster Design the win over MAR/Kis Insurance. Mike “Il Toro” Brusso scored the single goal for MAR/Kis Insurance as his tenacity against goalie Trey Horne paid off in the first half of the game. The first game of night found Team Ross Built Construction a man down on the field with no substitute players against a full Slim’s Place squad. Playing without Ben Sato, James Lynch and Omar Polar, Ross Built Construction fought hard, but was out numbered and gassed by the end of the game. Ryan Hogan scored the only goal for Ross Built Construction straight out of the gate at the start of the second half,
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Chris Scott, Moss Builders’ first round pick, drives toward the net Thursday night in the teams loss to Sato Real Estate. giving the team some hope, but the on field speed and talent of Slim’s Place could not be matched. Team captain PJ Smargisso and Maxim Panchenko each scored a goal for Slim’s Place. Using his natural athletic ability, Slim’s Place’s Ray Gardner put two goals up for his team. With no Satos on the field last week, Sato Real Estate took the field without team captain Josh Sato. In a hard fought game, Moss Builders came up short, losing by the one and only goal scored by Sato Real Estate’s Jose Caseras. Shots by Stephen Adair, Jessica Wil-
liams, Chris Scott and team captain Ryan Moss, along with eight noted saves by keeper Josh Bernet kept Moss Builders in the game the full 46 minutes of play. Strong defensive play by Sato Real Estate, including outstanding goal keeping by Jordan Demers, who had a recorded five saves, put the team into the semifinal round of competition. Thursday night’s action starts with Sato Real Estate facing off against Lancaster Design at 7 p.m. Immediately following, Legler Flynn Law continues to fight for the title against Slim’s Place.
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Catch of the day Matthew Curry celebrated his 13th birthday by going on a fishing trip with Captain Mac Gregory and a group of friends. They managed to land this nice lemon shark as the catch of the birthday. From left are, Matthew, Dillan Williamson, 13, Connor Allan, 12, and Daniel Black, 13. Happy birthday, Matthew! CAPTAIN MAC GREGORY | SUBMITTED
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Honored scholars The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its scholarship recipients for this year. From left to right: Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing•Pool•Air, scholarship committee chair; Sarah Glaser; Haley Beyerlein; Mike Southwick, AAA Payroll, scholarship committee; Wende Webb, Gulf Coast Property Watch LLC, scholarship committee; Caroline Rulon; Sofia Mingote; and Barbara Murphy, Travel Now, scholarship committee.
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