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Beach sunflowers in an Anna Maria Island dune get the last rays of a spring sun.

Get ready - pipeline work descending on Gulf Drive BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

Construction work moves down Gulf Drive when work on the Anna Maria Island Force Main 5 replacement project begins the week of April 9 on the Island’s main corridor. Four weeks of construction are planned for Gulf Drive between 28th Street in Holmes Beach to 26th Street North in Bradenton Beach. During construction traffic lanes will remain open in both directions on Gulf Drive, though traffic lanes will be shifted toward the western side of the street to allow for construction equipment. During this phase of construction, access to side streets will remain open from Gulf Drive. A second phase of construction on the new force main is expected to begin on or around May 1, ending around June 29. Construction on

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the force main replacement will take place between Avenue C and Cortez Road down Gulf Drive. During construction, Gulf Drive will remain open to motorists with traffic lanes realigned on the west side of the street. Once work reaches the area of 10th Street and Gulf Drive, access from Gulf Drive to 10th Street will be closed. Motorists will need to use either 11th Street or 12th Street to access 10th Street from Gulf Drive during this phase of construction. Drivers can expect lowered speed limits and temporary delays when traveling through construction areas. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities will be closed in construction areas. Walkers and cyclists moving through these areas will need to move to the west side of the street or take an alternate route. In some areas of construction, SEE CONSTRUCTION, PAGE 18

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School tax passes The majority of Island voters opposed the new property tax. SUN CORRESPONDENT jhendricks@amisun.com

The special election that determined the fate of the new tax requested by the Manatee County School District concluded Tuesday, March 20. Countywide, the final official results were 28,967 voters (51.4 percent) in favor of the new tax and

MANATEE COUNTY – By a slim margin, Manatee County voters passed the proposed one-mill school tax, but the majority of voters in all three Anna Maria Island cities opposed the new tax. Adoption of the additional one-mill tax means Manatee County property owners will pay an additional $1 for every $1,000 of assessed taxable property value for the next four years. The self-imposed tax is subject to voter renewal in 2022.

This graphic illustrates how the votes were cast on Anna Maria Island. Precinct 301 is in Anna Maria. Precincts 303 and 305 are in Holmes Beach and Precinct 307 is in Bradenton Beach.

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27,403 (48.6 percent) in opposition. Of the county’s 235,388 registered voters, 56,479 cast votes. This equates to 24 percent voter turnout. SEE VOTE, PAGE 11

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Turtles, birds, need our help BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Everyone who visits the beach can help sea turtles and shorebirds, Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, told a packed house at the Florida Maritime Museum on Wednesday, March 21. Fox and about 100 volunteers monitor the Island’s beaches each morning from May 1 to Oct. 31, following turtle tracks to nests, which are marked with stakes and tape and excavated after hatching to determine how many hatchlings were in the nest. The stakes are placed far enough apart that an adult mother turtle can fit in between them because turtles do not notice stakes on turtle or bird nests, she said, adding that when a turtle ventures into a staked shorebird nesting area, Turtle Watch does not stake the turtle nest separately to avoid disturbing the birds. Fox showed visitors a video of Eliza Ann, a loggerhead sea turtle that was satellite tagged after nesting on Coquina Beach on June 20, 2017. Sponsored by Waterline Marina Resort in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tour de Turtles race, which tracks where and how far turtles swim, Eliza Ann

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Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, talks to a full house of wildlife lovers at the Florida Maritime Museum. nested four times on local beaches last season, once at Coquina and three times on the north end, she said. For Fox, that proves the long-held theory that nesting turtles return to the beaches, although not the exact spot, where they were hatched. Last year, the Island had a record 488 turtle nests, some of which laid eggs on the bayside of the Island. Anna Maria Island is the only island in Florida where sea turtles nest on the bayside, she said. The biggest problem for turtles on Anna Maria Island is lighting that is not turtle

friendly and wish lanterns, Fox said. In very bright areas, a cage is placed over unhatched nests to trap hatchlings before they can be disoriented away from the water and toward the street by lights. The hatchlings are later released at night, after they have calmed down, Fox said, adding that – like infants – they often calm down after a ride in the car. Bad lighting also can disorient nesting mother turtles. Information for waterfront homeowners on turtle-friendly lights is available at www.myfwc.com. Wish lanterns have metal and wood

pieces that are slow to biodegrade and can injure turtles and birds, she said, asking people to find another way to celebrate events. Turtle Watch also participates in a stranding network. Turtles can become cold-stunned in winter and need reviving, and fishermen sometimes tangle turtles in their fishing line, cut the line and bring the turtle in for rehabilitation. Since turtles and birds share the beach, Turtle Watch began monitoring shorebirds in 2006, Fox said, including snowy plovers, least terns, black skimmers and oystercatchers, some of which are imperiled. As they prepare to nest by Memorial Day, fattening themselves up and starting to pair off, Fox will be surveying their numbers in coming weeks. As bird and turtle seasons approach, the organization will be posting signs, drawn by schoolchildren, on the beaches warning people about beach etiquette around wildlife, making notecards for sale with kids’ drawings and working on the Skip the Straws and Darker Skies, Darker Beaches campaigns to raise awareness about littering and beach lighting. For more information, visit http:// islandturtlewatch.com.

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Oil drilling ban one step closer to ballot A proposal to prohibit oil drilling in Florida’s coastal waters has cleared another hurdle on its way to being included on the November ballot. Proposal 91, sponsored by CRC member Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch, would prohibit drilling for exploration or extraction of oil or natural gas beneath all state waters between the mean high water line and the outermost boundaries of the state’s territorial seas. The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) selected 25 of 36 proposals, including Proposal 91, on Wednesday, March 21, to send to its Style and Drafting Committee. It did not select a proposal by Fishing for Freedom to revisit the gill net ban passed in 1994. After the proposals are written in their final form, the 37-member CRC will reconvene next month to vote on them. Proposals must receive at least 22 votes to be placed on the 2018 general election ballot. Constitutional amendment propositions need at least 60 percent of the vote to become law.

State tourism sets record high Florida set a tourism record in 2017 by welcoming more visitors than in any other year in the state’s history, with 116.5 million visitors, according to Visit Florida. That’s a 3.6 percent increase over the 112.4 million visitors in 2016, and includes 102.3 million domestic visitors, 10.7 million overseas visitors and 3.5 million Canadian visitors. Florida set the record despite losing 1.8 million visitors due to Hurricane Irma, according to a recent report commissioned by Visit Florida showing that Irma resulted in a loss of $1.5 billion in visitor spending, with $1.1 billion attributable to domestic visitors and $400 million to international visitors.

Help clean up the beach Holmes Beach Code Enforcement is hosting an April Fools beach cleanup from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at the 52nd Street beach access. No sign up is required. Collection bags and drinks are sponsored by Waste Pro. Trash pickup instruments will be provided by Keep Manatee Beautiful. Holmes Beach Code Enforcement officers will be on-hand to provide collection tools and giveaways for participants. The goal of this clean up is to not just keep the beach clean, but also educate beachgoers to be aware of their impact and clean up after themselves, Code Enforcement Officer James Thomas said.

Correction The Bradenton Beach City Commission has not yet voted on the Bridge Tender Inn’s request for updated permits that reflect the establishment’s current open-air seating capacity. A previous Sun story stated otherwise.

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Farmer’s market up and running

In addition to providing Island residents and visitors with fresh produce and other natural products, the market is intended to bring more foot traffic to Pine Avenue businesses. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s new farmer’s market got off to an excellent, but abbreviated, start Positioned in a semi-circle around the new shade sail structure in City Pier Park, the four vendors who braved the anticipated stormy weather on Tuesday, March 20, were greeted at 11 a.m. by a large crowd of eager shoppers. Produce vendor Judy Thomas had the longest lines, and she sold out within a couple hours. Her offerings included cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, zucchini, fresh herbs and more. Visiting from Minnesota, Kim Krueger bought fresh mint to make mojito cocktails. She also bought some local honey from the Saucy Guys to rub on the rims of her mojito glasses. Also selling self-created hot sauces, the Saucy Guys are Neil Currie (a retired pastor) and Jim Brannon (a retired carpenter). They’re both former cardiac patients, and their sauces are low in sodium. Visiting from Michigan, Paul Groesbeck rode his bike to the market. After sampling some hot sauce, he said it was a great destination. Visiting from Wisconsin, 15-year-old Emily Fletcher said, “I love it,” after sampling some honey. New Holmes Beach resident Cindy Clark also sampled the hot sauces while shopping with her daughter, Chrissy, another recent Denver transplant. Cindy Thompson sold her Inhale Salt Spa Himalayan Pink Salt Sole water and Paradise Spice packets that included her Anna Maria Island Blend. Pronounced “so-lay,” Thompson’s Sole water consists of large chunks of pink Himalayan salt contained in a small, sealed glass jar. When soaked in purified water, the salt produces a daily elixir containing more than 80 natural minerals. Thompson said she’s been waiting 10 years for a farmer’s market at the property now known as City Pier Park. Bob Haynes was also on hand,

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Judy Thomas had a long line of customers waiting to buy produce at the farmer’s market debut. Right, Kim Krueger, from MInnesota, bought fresh mint to make mojito cocktails. manning the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring organization’s table.

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Market coordinator Debbie Haynes said she was thrilled with turnout, even though four vendors postponed their appearances due to the approaching storm that later cut the market short around 2 p.m. Continuing at least through May, the Tuesday markets are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Haynes serves as Anna Maria’s deputy clerk and treasurer. She and Public Works Manager Dean Jones planned to have vendors set up in the open space at the northwest end of the park, but because of the weather forecast, they instead had them set up around the shade sail structure. This created a market-in-the-round feel. Through the Florida League of Cities, the city of Anna Maria is providing vendors with liability insurance for $42, which is good for the length of the market’s trial run. Mayor Dan Murphy stopped by and said he was pleased with the turnout. He said he noticed more foot traffic than usual on Pine Avenue. The market’s primary goal is to attract more people to the business district while the Anna Maria City Pier remains closed.

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On March 22, Haynes provided city commissioners with a market update. “There were weather challenges but overall it went pretty well. Our produce vendor sold out of everything

but a few herbs. The other vendors did very well and this week a lot more vendors are contacting us,” she said. Haynes said a second produce vendor would be at the March 27 market, at which she expects at least 10 vendors. “I notified all the vendors that they need to bring a lot of product,” Haynes said. She also commented on the use of the shade sail. “It worked very well. We think we’re going to stay with that and see how it goes and how many vendors we can get under there,” she said. “Our deputy clerk did a tremendous job,” Murphy said. “She took this from scratch, and she single-handedly made the event happen.” Commissioner Brian Seymour agreed. “It was nice to see the increased foot traffic on Pine Avenue,” he said. Commissioner Carol Carter asked if any Pine Avenue businesses expressed interest in market participation. Haynes said she spoke with several business owners, but none have taken her up on the offer. Interested vendors can contact Haynes at 941-708-6130, ext. 121, or email her at depclerk@cityofannamaria.com.

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Island churches celebrate Easter Anna Maria Island’s six churches will have representatives at the Sunrise Service at Manatee County Public Beach. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com FILE PHOTO

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Easter is a busy time for the Island’s churches. With tourism at its peak, they are able to take in worshippers from around the world. The highlight of the holiday is the Sunrise Easter Service, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at Manatee County Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The service begins at 6:30 a.m., and the Beach Café is open at 6 Trolleys start running at 6 a.m. also. If you go, bring a chair or blanket and dress appropriately. If you want to sleep in, here is the schedule for the churches. • CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 941-778-0719, Rev. Ed Moss. The church will have services at 9 a.m. on Palm Sunday, March 25; at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, March 29; at 7 p.m. on Good Friday,

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The Sunrise Service always draws a large crowd. March 30; and 9 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 1. • Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-1638, Rev. Matthew Grunfeld. Holy Week services are Monday, March 26, Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 27, Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, March 28, Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 30, noon and 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, The Great Vigil at 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 1, Easter service at 7:30 a.m. • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church,

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6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-1813, Rev. Rosemary Backer. Easter, April 1, a Festival Easter Worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch at 10:45 a.m. • Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church St., Bradenton Beach, 941-779-1912, Rev. Stephen King. They will have two services at the regular time, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. • Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria, 941-778-0414, Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keef. Maundy Thursday

There will be fun for the family at the Sandbar restaurant Easter Egg Hunt, the Pine Avenue Easter Egg Roll and the AMI Easter Bonnet Contest on Saturday, March 31. This is the 32nd year of the Sandbar’s egg hunt, which begins at 9 a.m. sharp. Refreshments will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. The hunt takes place on the beach in front of the Sandbar wedding pavilion next to the restaurant. Parking is available in the restaurant parking lot, in adjacent lots on Gulf Drive and at city hall. People are encouraged to ride the free Island trolley to the event. The egg hunt is for children 10 and under, and all participants must bring their own basket to collect eggs. This is the 16th year The Sun newspaper has been a sponsor for the

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SUN FACEBOOK COMMENTS On the slow progress being made to renovate and improve the Holmes Beach dog park. Helen Pasakarnis: I use this park 1-2/week. Lovely dogs & folks. This season there’s more dirt than grass in some areas. Could use more shade. And enlarge it. Asset to community.

Dawn Marie: The dog park needs an obstacle course like other dog parks. Ramps to run.up and down . Poles to run.around. Etc. And vinyl fencing? You can't see through vinyl fencing plus it has to be power washed all the time because it gets moldy quick down here. I think vinyl fencing is a poor choice. Id like to see an image of this proposed fencing. For safety purposes people need to be able to see into the park. Janet Bethart Maze: Insurance I am sure is an issue. If any dogs get hurt on the obstacles due to amount of dogs etc. Ramps are pretty safe though! On the county proposing, and voters approving, a 1 mill tax increase to support schools. Walter F Gebhardt: And still without any accountability. We have seen in the past, how they have totally wasted OUR monies.... Here we go again... So I guess WASTING $300,000 for the election WAS worth it for them.... Janet Bethart Maze: There’s not even a plan for that money. Hope said that they may not use it all .. yeah right. Too many layers of administration is in education that is what is stealing from the direct teachers and classrooms. It’s sad as this will have a domino affect because of the tax being off set to the people of Manatee, families, elderly etc. whether they can afford it or not. Time will tell... and we are stuck. Once you have a tax it never, never goes away. My question was and still no answer is Were the private school teachers leaving the county, they are paid less and have waay less benefits?

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THIS WEEK’S SURVEY Would you like to see a ferry boat service established between Fort DeSoto and Anna Maria Island?

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• Yes. It would be a great day trip as long as we didn't miss the ride back home. • No. It would simply bring more people to our already overcrowded Island.

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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Patriotic Symphony Salute with AMICCO, City Pier Park, 101 Bay Blvd. N., Anna Maria, 10 a.m. Beach Market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 941-518-4431. Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon. Ringling College’s Lifelong Learning Academy “The Convergence of Art and Design” with Alex Beavers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce March Business Card Exchange, Steam Designs, 5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 600, Holmes Beach, 5 to 7 p.m., $5 per member or $10 per prospective member.

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Veteran Services Information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Ageless Grace with Gail Condrick, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 9 a.m., $10 per week. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. ACBL open pairs duplicate bridge, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1 p.m., $11 per game with coffee and snacks provided. Reserve to 941-216-9600 or sjbrill@aol.com. Meet the Author with Alice Moerk, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, 6 to 9 p.m. SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 42

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In Anna Maria, 211 voters (58.45 percent) opposed the tax and 150 voters (41.55 percent) supported it. In Holmes Beach, 442 voters (52.1 percent) opposed the tax and 406 (47.9 percent) supported it. In Bradenton Beach, 114 voters (53.3 percent) opposed the tax and 100 voters (46.7 percent) supported it. When touting the tax, Manatee County School District officials estimated it would generate an additional $33 million a year for the district. District officials said the additional revenues would be used to give pay raises that help retain and attract teachers and support staff. District officials said the pay increases would help prevent teachers and others from leaving to take jobs in neighboring Sarasota County, where the pay has historically been higher. The additional revenues will also provide students with a longer school day, which school officials and tax supporters said would improve academic achievement. Opponents of the tax questioned the school district’s management of its existing tax revenues and claimed the additional tax would hurt bluecollar workers, single parents and seniors without improving academic performance. The special election cost $300,000. District officials said that cost would be paid for using fees parents pay for after-school care programs and not by county taxpayers as a whole. Sarasota County voters renewed their voluntary school tax for another four years by a 78.6 to 21.3 percent margin.

Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Jackie Featherston said she hopes the district can retain teachers and hire more bus drivers next year. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

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Positioned across the street from the Bradenton Beach polling precinct, Mayor John Chappie made himself available to voters and anyone else who passed by. Signs outside the Anna Maria polling precinct at Roser Memorial Community Church represented both sides of the school tax debate.

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As he does during most elections, Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie spent much of the day sitting across the street from the Bradenton Beach polling precinct on Second Street North. “There’s going to be a lot of people walking by to vote, hopefully, and it’s an opportunity to pipe your gripe or talk to me about anything going on in the city. I’ve already talked to a

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lot of people today. It’s really nice,” Chappie said. When asked what was on people’s minds, Chappie said, “Development, party houses, stormwater and drainage and traffic.” Based on his conversations with voters, Chappie gauged the support for the school tax to be about half and half. He said he supported the tax.

HOLMES BEACH – It was a tight race last Wednesday, but voters approved a referendum to raise the Manatee County School tax assessment by one mil. As usual, there was resistance from voters against a tax increase, and bookkeeping problems that have been since cleared up made some voters skeptical about the school district’s ability to handle money. The district, however, produced facts about the district’s low pay scale that apparently convinced enough voters to support the increase. Manatee County’s pay scale is the lowest in the area, and it’s hard to hire and keep bus drivers and teachers who come here fresh out of college and leave within a few years for higher paychecks in Sarasota, Hillsborough or other bay area counties. “We’re thankful for the support voters have for education and the teachers,” Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Jackie Featherston said. “We’re ecstatic, and we hope this ends our school bus driver shortages.” That shortage was illustrated when the district cut off bus rides for eight students who live out of the AME district, because they had to incorporate two buses into one route. Manatee County School Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene relented, but warned the students’ parents they would have to find rides for their children next school year. Thanks to the vote, those students may have seats on buses again next school year.

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Three Tenors The Anna Maria Concert Chorus and Orchestra finished its 25th season Sunday at Manatee High School. The program began with a tribute to the Parkland shooting victims with Daniel and Melissa Gerdes performing “The Prayer.” Then the Three Tenors – Adam Bielamowicz, Daniel Gerdes and Justin John Moniz – sang arias, and the concert concluded with “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” with Dan Hoffman, AMICCO baritone and chorus master, joining the three. AMICCO President Jim Stolte called the concert one of the best attended in the history of the group. He said they look forward to 25 more years of providing music.

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Pamper yourself at Body & Sol

BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRITER

here’s an interesting quote I discovered from, of all people, the comedian Lucille Ball. The quote states in part, “The more things you do, the more you can do,” which perfectly describes the new owners of Body & Sol Spa and Wellness in Anna Maria. Amanda Escobio and Jocelyn Greene dove into the ownership of Body & Sol in January, determined to bring their own business experience and work ethic to the already well-established spa. Starting with a can of paint, some new lighting and furniture, these busy women brightened up the large 4,000 square foot space with soothing white wainscoting, beachy blue and white furniture and four totally redone treatment rooms, including a couple’s room. And to say these partners are busy would be a bit of an understatement.

They each have two children and other businesses. Amanda Escobio owns the very successful Sea-renity Beach Spa on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. She is a trained deep tissue massage therapist, combining both relaxing and therapeutic techniques. Jocelyn Greene owns Green Girl Designs, specializing in graphics and web design, also is a gallery assistant at The Studio at Gulf & Pine and still finds time to volunteer at AMI Elementary. Incredibly, both women were looking for an additional business opportunity at the same time when Body & Sol’s former owner was considering selling. They purchased the business, accomplished a substantial facelift and started looking to the future. Both women say they developed not only a business relationship but also a friendship, bringing different skill sets to the operation. Body & Sol’s services include a menu

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The city of Bradenton Beach’s updated anchorage and mooring ordinance is scheduled for second and final reading during the Thursday, April 5, City Commission meeting that begins at 6 p.m. Once adopted, the ordinance will give the police department greater authority to address abandoned and derelict vessels. The ordinance further clarifies jurisdictional boundaries shared by the city and the county. It also creates a new appeals process that gives boaters 21 days to appeal past or pending city actions.

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BODY & SOL: Pamper yourself FROM PAGE 14

offer several skin care services in additional to their signature spa facial and a list of enhancements like hot stones, facial masques and waxing. Manicures and pedicures in their odor free updated nail area with new pedicure chairs are available, as well as hair services in a private three station hair studio. Wedding services are a large part of Body & Sol’s business, with a long list of pampering for the bride and bridal

party with a dedicated wedding team assigned. There are special packages available, including monthly massage subscriptions. Within Body & Sol’s spa is an area called Island Yoga Space run by Cindy Phillips. Island Yoga Space is a separate business which has, as Amanda Escobio says, a symbiotic relationship to the spa and is a perfect fit with their other wellness programs. Body & Sol has added a mini boutique

with an exclusive line of HowluckyAMI apparel, some jewelry and Starflower natural ski care products. One of their goals is to expand their hair services and bridal business and they are planning on adding more staff in order to offer better availability days and hours. Currently, although appointments are required, most same day appointments are accommodated. Escobio and Greene are hands on owners. One of them is at the spa most days,

creating a very professional spa environment making sure their clients are well taken care of. That combined with focusing on more community events including the first Snacks & Chats, an informal women’s gathering, is elevating the new Body & Sol Spa within the active Anna Maria volunteer community. Want something done, give it to a busy person, and boy are these two ladies busy. Stop by and see for yourself.

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Center financials hold steady in February For the third month, The Center of Anna Maria Island is closing the books in the black, a trend board members hope continues through the end of the fiscal year and well into the future. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island is still in the black for the close of February financials. The nonprofit, which has struggled financially for years, is staying afloat despite a change in leadership and a few unexpected monetary setbacks. Despite $20,000 in unanticipated expenses in December, January and February, the Center closed February with a positive net income of $8,956. This marks the third consecutive month the Center has closed in the black. Unexpected expenses included professional fees, turning payroll over to the organization’s accountant and audit fees. Though program revenue remains high and over expected outcomes for the year, some of the Center’s continuing financial issues are based in fundraising income. Fundraising income for the fiscal year through February is at

$298,269, though Zaccagnino said that number is below both budget and the previous year. This year’s two-night Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, along with February donations, topped out at $48,000, $52,000 less than the $80,000 anticipated in the Center’s budget. Though the board members remain hopeful some of the loss can be made up before the June 30 end to the fiscal year, a $50,000 adjustment was made to the year-end projections with the Center now expected to end the year $25,000 in the black versus the initial $75,000 projection made in December. With donations for the year down $30,000, Zaccagnino said he hopes community members will show their financial support for the Center during this year’s Giving Challenge, planned for May. To help plan for the 2018-19 fiscal year, board members Karen Harllee and Mike Thrasher are working on a list of signature events, such as the annual Tour of Homes and Murder Mystery. Once the list is finalized, a budget for each event is planned to help both the finance and marketing committees better understand what is needed and better financially plan for the fundraising events. Board members voted unanimously to accept a resolution with the city of Anna Maria concerning

the release of financial records. The resolution, presented to Anna Maria commissioners March 22, states the Center’s financial records will be released to the city upon request by both the mayor and city commission. Though the Center is a private nonprofit organization, its building sits on city-owned land and the nonprofit was previously partially government funded. Though the Center’s leadership has petitioned the Island cities and Manatee County for funding, no government funding has been received in the 2017-18 fiscal year. The situation leaves the Center in a somewhat gray area regarding the release of public records and the organization’s leadership arguing they’re under no obligation to release financial records to the public upon request. Despite the Center’s stance on public records requests, its leadership has responded to requests from Island city leaders, even agreeing to an external audit at the request of the Anna Maria city commission. The resolution marks something of a truce between the city and the Center, if city commissioners vote in favor of accepting it. No similar agreements have been broached with the city governments in Holmes Beach or Bradenton Beach.

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Golf tourney prizes include a new car Registration for the AMI Rotary Club Golf Classic remains open until the end of this week. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Golfers competing in the fourth annual Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Golf Classic on Wednesday, April 4, will have the chance to win a new Volkswagen SE Jetta Sport. A hole in one on the 167-yard, par-3, third hole at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton is worth a new car valued at approximately $45,000. The grand prize is again being offered by Boast Volkswagen in Bradenton. Sales Manager Mike Shaughnessy said the Jetta will be positioned near the tee box so the golfers can see what they’re shooting for. A second car will be on display near the putting green. “No one’s ever got a hole in one, but

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everything, and it’s got special safety features. It’s one of the top-selling Jettas we have,” he added.

Shaughnessy said company president Steve Bierwirth prefers these kinds of community-oriented promotional activities rather than the basic advertising auto dealerships typically utilize. “We help the community and the different charities around town, and this is one of the projects we do each year. My wife, Beth, and my son, Tim, have been involved in the Rotary. We believe in what the Rotary does helping out both internationally and locally, and we’ve been able to help them raise money every year,” Shaughnessy said. Shaughnessy, who is not a Rotarian, has competed in previous tournaments, but he won’t be playing this year because he has to work. Beth won’t be playing either as she continues to recover from a stroke suffered last year, but she is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the couple’s seventh grandSEE GOLF, PAGE 47

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Peaches and fences FROM SEAN MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE SUN

he Florida Department of Agriculture says that Florida peaches are ready in April. I don’t believe them. The secretary of agriculture is running for governor, and I understand that truth is not his strong suit. I prefer Georgia peaches. They will be arriving in May, and the Beach Bistro and Eat Here will be making great peach desserts, and the Doctors Office will be knocking out amazing peach cocktails. I am from a small cove in Nova Scotia. Peaches there do not ripen until well into August. But they are ready for throwing by July. Georgia peaches and throwing peaches put me in mind of a story about my Uncle George and peaches. It is a long story and will have to be told in two parts. Which means you will have to get at least one more of these newspapers. After the Nova Scotian fashion we called my grandmother Nana.

Nana had 10 kids. Uncle George was the oldest. Nana had to make ends meet through the depression on my grandfather’s pension from World War I. It wasn’t much. To help out, Uncle George started delivering soda pop to bootleggers. Eventually he ended up the owner of the distributorship for 7up. We all loved 7up. George liked his 7up more of an amber color. Grandad’s pension required he act as justice of the peace. Sometimes he had to settle disputes about property lines. Grandad had to learn a little property law. Nana claimed that it was a dark day for the neighbors when grandad learned about adverse possession. Adverse possession is a legal principle that maintains that if you build a house or a fence on another person’s property then after 20 years, you own that piece of the property. After learning about adverse possession, grandad started building fences and buildings all over the neighborhood, and so did all his kids and his grandkids. All my Nova Scotian relatives are still

building stuff over onto other people’s property. Grandad built a house for his kids down near the shore. He built the house three feet over onto mean old Mr McGillicuddy’s property. He and McGillicuddy scrapped over that house for 40 years. After Grandad died, a garden wall on Nana’s property line began to collapse and Nana asked Uncle George to build her a fence. George sat on Nana’s porch for a day with a little amber 7up and hatched his plan for the fence. George started the fence by a great big rock right on the property line. He got out picks and shovels and proceeded to poke around at that rock. It was a huge chunk of granite buried so deep we never got to the bottom of it. Relatives and friends began to drop by to help dig at the rock and watch the show. One uncle brought a bottle of rum to nip at while they were working, and a cousin brought a case of beer, and finally Uncle George had a party going in the back yard. After a couple of amber 7ups, everyone agreed that there was no moving that rock. The next morning, a truckload of

George’s guys from the 7up company showed up and lickety-split built a picket fence down along the property line on the other side of the rock. They built it all the way down to the corner of the house that my grandfather built three feet over on McGillicuddy’s property. Most of the uncles figured out that George never wanted to move that rock. The rock was just an excuse to get the fence built three feet into McGillicuddy’s property. Later when McGillicuddy noticed that the fence was on his property, old Uncle George said the guys he got had to build the fence there because of that dam rock. He offered McGillicuddy a glass of amber 7up, and the fence slid into history. Grandad and Uncle George had picked up an extra three feet. After about 20 years, Uncle George stopped sharing his amber 7up with the McGillicuddy’s, and he and McGillicuddy Junior started scrapping and peeing back and forth through the fence. When the fence was finished, it was three feet closer to McGillicuddy’s peach trees, and the fence and those three feet and those peaches are in the second half of my story.

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Fishing and beer – a perfect pair Peruvian Ceviche

Steve Traves

Ingredients

1 small sweet potato (about 8 ounces) 1 ear of corn, husked 1/2 ají limo or habanero chile, seeded, halved lengthwise 1 pound flounder cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced, divided Kosher salt Cilantro leaves

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Peruvian ceviche pairs well with Darwin Circa 1926 Tangerine Wheat Ale. sent are members of the Independent Craft Brewers Association. Their recent study found three main markers in the rise of craft beer – fuller flavor, greater variety and more intense support for local businesses. Florida-crafted beers, as part of the locavore and shop small movements, are a perfect addition to our merchandise mix because we represent so many Florida manufacturers within the fishing industry. We offer Nautilus fly reels handmade in Miami alongside Shark Bait wheat beer from Miami Brewing Company and Tibor fly reels crafted next door to Screamin' Reels IPA from Delray Beach’s Saltwater Brewery. Most of our local-area beers are fishingrelated, including Rod Bender red ale and Bimini Twist IPA, both from Three Daughters Brewing in St. Pete (for nonanglers, a bimini twist is a fly-fishing knot). As the micro-industry evolves, many companies are adding helpful facts to their cans and bottles so beer lovers can find exactly the right craft brew

for any occasion. In addition to the ABV percentage (alcohol by volume), now they also reveal the IBU’s (on the 100-point scale of International Bitterness Units). The latest innovation is food-pairing suggestions right on the bottles and cans, so you don’t need to check for that information on the brewer’s website. Bradenton’s Darwin Brewing Company is especially good at these descriptions. Read all about their Summadayze IPA pairing well with spicy dishes, salty or fried foods, curries, burgers and steaks. If your dinner plans call for chicken, salmon or pizza, they’ve brewed the Pirate Pils Germanstyle pilsner as a perfect complement. And, of course, we have to recommend a beer that pairs well with fish. The Darwin Circa 1926 Tangerine Wheat Ale (5.2 percent ABV and 31 IBU) is one of the best for fish, seafood and ceviche. Darwin’s craft beer is especially fitting for our favorite Peruvian ceviche, since the brewery’s founder and namesake hails from Peru.

Pour water into a large pot fitted with a steamer basket to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil. Add sweet potato, cover and cook until just forktender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Meanwhile, add more water to same pot, if needed, to measure 1 inch; bring to a boil. Add ear of corn to pot and steam until crisp-tender, 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Halve potato lengthwise. Using a small melon baller, scoop out potato balls and place them in a small bowl; set aside. Cut kernels from cob. Reserve 1/3 cup kernels (save extra kernels for another use). Rub a large bowl with cut sides of chile; discard. Place flounder, 2/3 of onion, leche de tigre and 4 large ice cubes in bowl; stir well. Let marinate for 2 minutes; remove ice. Fold in potato and corn; season with salt. Using a slotted spoon, divide ceviche into small bowls or onto plates. Drizzle ceviche with leche de tigre from bowl; garnish with remaining onion and cilantro.

Leche de Tigre Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 tablespoon (packed) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 ají limo or habanero chile, seeded, halved lengthwise 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1/2 cup bottled clam juice (optional) Kosher salt

Directions

Set a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl. Purée first 4 ingredients and 4 large ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Add onion; pulse 3–4 times. Strain liquid into a medium bowl. Stir in clam juice, if desired; season with salt. Cover and chill.

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Marlow wins! Jonathan Marlow, of Bradenton, won the drawing from all the entries in the Island’s original Reader’s Choice Awards. Sun Advertising Director Chantelle Lewin presented Marlow with his prizes valued at more than $1,000, which include a one-month membership to Island Fitness with four Brenda Canning personal trainer sessions; an Island Life decal; an Island Fitness T-shirt and a Center T-shirt; Beach Bums hat and a Sun shirt; a $25 Chiles Group gift card; a Galati Yacht Sales fishing pole, filet knife and tumbler; Grooms Automotive oil change; Seafood Shack $30 gift card; Rum Monday T-shirt; Irene’s Resort Wear Brighton bracelet; Mister Roberts $25 gift certificate; Salon Salon body products; $200 Beach Bistro gift card; a $100 Eat Here gift card; two Waterfront restaurant $25 gift cards, Sun newspaper T-shirts and Pineapple Junktion and How Lucky AMI tumbler and mug.

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Dog park plans take shape Members of the Parks and Beautification Committee are finalizing plans for the Holmes Beach Dog Park to present to the city commission before construction begins. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Plans are coming together for improvements to the city’s dog park. Members of the Parks and Beautification Committee met for the third time in March to discuss plans for the dog park and reaffirm their selections for fencing, drinkable water sources, landscaping and benches. For fencing, committee members agreed to use a vinyl coated chain link fence in the same gauge as the existing fence. The small and large dog parks are each planned to have two entrances for users with an additional maintenance entrance. One of those entrances will have an 8-foot square mutual gate that allows access to either side of the dog park so that users can exit one side and enter the other without leashing their dog. Each entrance will have a push button access system to allow for easier opening of gates. Committee member Joshua Linney said the best estimate he received for the fencing and gates with locking mechanism is $15,000.

For a water supply, members voted to add a single pole push button water supply where users can fill either a water bottle or a dog bowl in each park. The water dispenser will be surrounded by pavers to prevent mud. Each water dispenser is estimated to cost $2,200. Members plan to keep the water hose supply in each park and supply a raised dog bowl stand where pet parents can use either their own bowl or one supplied by the city. After a discussion about cost with Public Works Foreman Dave Benton, committee members opted to keep the same style of benches currently used, adding up to 10 in the combined parks to provide more seating for pet parents. The benches, concrete sides with wooden slats, are built for the city by public works and, for about $100 each, provide continuity throughout the city’s parks. Benton said each bench requires new wooden slats at a cost of around $30 every seven to eight years. Pavers to go under and around benches to prevent dogs from digging are estimated to cost an additional $2,000. Committee member Dennis Groh recommended planting three shady lady trees in the large dog park and one in the small dog park. He suggested forming a small committee of parks and beautification members, dog park users and public works employees to determine where each tree should be

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One item on the to-do list from users is to remove the large signs located inside covered seating spaces in the small and large dog parks. Users say the signs block airflow and are too large. placed for best use in the park. The trees are anticipated to grow about one foot each year, reaching a maximum height of 25 feet with a 25-foot canopy. One area where committee members and dog park users can’t agree is the planting of cocoplum trees around the perimeter of the park. Groh suggested planting the trees, which grow to about four feet tall, outside of the park’s fence facing Flotilla Drive. His recommendation is to plant the trees five feet apart to provide visual and auditory separation from the park for neighboring residences. Dog park users couldn’t get behind the idea, saying it could cause safety issues. User concerns with the plantings around the fence perimeter include not being able to see

into the park, not being able to see when other people approach, and police officers not being able to observe activity in the park from their vehicles while on patrol. Dog park user Rene Ferguson suggested members of the committee use some of the $50,000 in funds set aside for park improvements to hire a dog park consultant to help determine how best to make improvements. “This park could be a huge feather in the cap of this committee and the city,” she said. “We need to use the money wisely. We’re only going to have this money once.” To address another safety concern, Linney agreed with users that spending about $1,200 to install nets on the outfield of the

adjoining baseball diamond is a good investment to keep park goers safe from flying baseballs. Before work begins to install improvements in the park, committee members want the blessing of the city commission. With the committee breaking for the summer after its May 2 meeting, there’s some concern about how quickly users can expect to see changes in the park. Former committee member and dog park user Don Anthony posed the question of who dog park users should contact to report problems and maintenance issues in the interim. Anthony said he’d attempted in the past to ask Benton for assistance with dog park maintenance issues such as filling in holes and landscaping concerns with little assistance. Benton said part of the disconnect between dog park users asking public works employees to do maintenance work and getting the work done is that public works employees can only complete work under the direction of the city commission or the mayor. Benton recommended users speak to commissioners about their concerns. Mayor Bob Johnson said any user with a request for public works employees could bring their concerns to him directly. For their part, committee members committed to bringing their recommendations before city commissioners by May.

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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: Wednesday, March 28, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Ringling College’s Lifetime Learning Academy, “The Convergence of Art and Design,” with Alex Beavers, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Chess Club, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 9 to 11 a.m., a veteran services professional will be available to help those with problems; 9 to 11 a.m.; Meet the Author, Alice Moerk; 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, Forty Carrots parenting program; 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, CPR training, 9 to 11 a.m., call to register. Tuesday, April 3, preschool story time; 10 to 11 a.m.; Mah Jongg for beginners, 11:30 1.m. to 1:30 p.m.; technical help for electronics, 2 to 4 p.m. Call the library at 941-778-6341 for information.

ART Silk painting workshop The Anna Maria Island Art League at League 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, presents a Painting on Silk

workshop with Mark Mizener on Friday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mizener, spent his childhood in Downers Grove, Ill. He majored in theater arts at University of Illinois and also at Columbia College in Chicago. The cost is $65 for non-members, $60 for Art League members, including art supplies. Spaces are limited. Scholarships may be available. Call the Art League for more details. Pre-register by calling 941-7782099 or at the Anna Maria Island Art League, Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CLASSES Fermented condiments class Jillian Ross, the Ferment Lady, will teach how to make fermented condiments on Thursday, April 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. This class will discuss how to make probiotic rich condiments, while boosting flavor and digestibility. There will be several fermented items to enjoy during the discussion; all palates are welcome (spice will range from mild to very hot). The class will focus on salsa, hot sauce and a honey garlic sauce. Each attendee will take home their own fermented salsa to enjoy. The class fee is $35 and pre-registration is

required. Visit FloridaFolkSchool.org to register.

Learn rope splicing The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, hosts a lesson in how to learn the skill of rope splicing on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. In this splicing workshop, Riley Winans will first teach students a few basic knots and then the eye splice, which has a permanent loop on the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes. Five feet of rope will be provided for each student. The class fee is $10, and pre-registration is required. Visit FloridaFolkSchool.org to register.

Red snapper fishing lecture The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, hosts a lecture with Nicole Grinnan, from the Florida Public Archaeology Network, on the Sailing Vessels of Pensacola’s Red Snapper Fishing Industry on Wednesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. After the end of the American Civil War, industry in Pensacola and northwest Florida boomed as money flowed from the North to the South, making the commercial fishing for red snapper one of the most successful. The colorful fishermen and beautiful sailing vessels of the red snapper fishing industry dominated Pensacola’s waterfront from 1870-1930. This presentation discusses the im-

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portance of red snapper fishing to the development of Pensacola and northwest Florida, in addition to why the industry began and ended so quickly. Lectures start promptly at 3 p.m. in the main gallery of the Florida Maritime Museum. Admission is free, and seating is first-come, first-served, beginning at 2:30 p.m. FMM members may reserve seats by calling 941-7086120 or emailing fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

Indigo dye class set Join the Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, on Tuesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon for a lesson on how to create different patterns with indigo dye Indigo dye, which comes from the plant, is one of the oldest dyes used for coloring fabrics and is still used today to color blue jeans. Indigo was St. Augustine's first cash crop, and was traditionally known as blue gold. The unique characteristics of indigo dyeing make it easy to create wonderful resist patterns on fabric. In this class students will create different patterns and take home placemats that shows off their work. The class is open to the public and the class fee is $35. Pre-registration is required. Visit FloridaFolkSchool.org to register.

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Party on Pine debuts A group of Pine Avenue businesses banded together for a Thursday night block party. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Last week’s Party on Pine was part of the ongoing efforts to bring more people to the Pine Avenue business district in the wake of the Anna Maria City Pier being closed. The Thursday, March 22, event kicked off at 5 p.m. and offered free food, drinks, live music, children’s activities, a bounce house and more. The event was coordinated by Pineapple Junktion owner Marsha Mattick and Island Charms owner Lauren Collins. Participating businesses also included Beach Bums, Hometown Desserts, AMI General Store & Deli and Dips Ice Cream. Outside of Beach Bums and Pineapple Junktion, kids enjoyed the bounce house and played Sea Turtle Bingo, while folks of all ages enjoyed Pineapple Junktion’s outdoor food spread. While making a sale inside her store, Mattick said, “Since the pier is closed, this is a way to show off the businesses in the Historic Green Village.” In the patio area shared by Island Charms, AMI General Store and Dips, singer Holly Rae enthusiastically entertained some of the early arrivers. Inside Island Charms, Collins

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Clockwise from above, Kate Wooters, Austin Parsons Carter Wooters rocked the bounce house outside of Beach Bums and Pineapple Junktion. Holly Rae gave an enthusiastic performance outside of Island Charms and the AMI General Store & Deli. Pineapple Junktion owner Marsha Mattick helped organize the inaugural Party on Pine. Island Charms owner Lauren Collins serves sangria while chatting with Island resident Kathy Patten.

served sangria and snacks. “It’s just a little block party to pull people down to this end of Pine,” she said. Former Holmes Beach Building Official David Greene and his daughters, Gigi and Juliet, checked out the goods for sale in the AMI General Store that also now features Dips Ice Cream and

the AMI Sports Zone. They then wandered over to Hometown Desserts, where the girls decorated cookies at the table set up outside. Inside the store, owner Cindy Tutterow said, “We’ve had a lot of people coming in already. We usually close at five, and this has been an extra benefit. We still have a lot of walk-in

traffic, but the pier closing has hurt us, so we’re anxious for it to be open again.” When contacted later, Mattick said, “We went right up to 8 o’clock and it was still hopping. We’re definitely going to do it again.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY MARCH 30

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, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Photography Challenge Gallery Presentation, Valentine House, Robinson

Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 6 to 8 p.m.

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March 31 Valentine House open, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPR Training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve to 941-7786341. ACBL open pairs duplicate bridge, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1 p.m., $11 per game with coffee and snacks provided. Reserve to 941-216-9600 or sjbrill@aol.com. NEST Nature Days, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St.

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April 1 Happy Easter! Easter sunrise service, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Manatee Ave. at Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 a.m. 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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April 2 Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

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April 3 Painting with a Fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $35. Yoga with Cheryl Kaiser, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Preschool Storytime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Farmer’s market, City Pier Park, 101 Bay Blvd. N., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mahjong for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes

Beach, 11:30 a.m. Mahjong for beginners, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., $10, snacks are provided. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter. org or 941-383-6493. ACBL open pairs duplicate bridge, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1 p.m., $11 per game with coffee and snacks provided. Reserve to 941-216-9600 or sjbrill@aol.com. Tech Help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Painting with a fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $35. Beach Market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 941-518-4431. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $15 for members or $25 for prospective members.

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Fishing with Captain Jamie Allen Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

hen I asked Captain Jamie Allen to describe his profession, he didn’t hesitate. “I truly believe I have the best job in the world. Not only does my office view change daily but it makes my anglers smile. My goal is to make sure they have fun while catching fish,” he said with a smile. Allen fishes Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding waters, one of the most productive estuaries in Florida. His experience is based on a lifetime of fly fishing that began in Vermont when he was six years old. He moved to Florida in 2000 from Durango, Colo. and has been unlocking the secrets of the area ever since. While fly fishing is his

specialty, he caters to all anglers and has an array of high end spinning gear when the occasion calls. His fly anglers also benefit from the fact that he’s a Fly Fishers International (FFI) Certified Casting Instructor. This allows him to help his clients with any casting challenges they may have, including dealing with ubiquitous afternoon sea breezes. Allen enjoys sight fishing whenever possible. On clear days it’s a big part of his day on the water. “One of the best ways to learn about catching fish is watching them,” he says. “Seeing how they react to our presentations helps me find a fly or lure that will be effective.”. The best part of sight fishing according to Allen is being able to see their quarry eat the fly. “It’s an unforgettable experience,” he says.

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REEL TIME: Fishing with Captain Jamie Allen FROM PAGE 43

Tarpon are his favorite target, and he’s gained a plethora of knowledge on their behavior over the years. While he targets tarpon when he can, each day on the water provides the possibility of a mix of species including – to name a few – snook, redfish, seatrout, cobia, pompano, grouper and snapper. Factors including weather conditions and time of the year all factor into the fish he concentrates on. I met Allen at the Waterfront Motel on Boca Grande on a challenging weather day. Although we wanted to sight fish, the conditions were mostly cloudy with 12- to 15- knot winds. We fished shorelines and the edge of grass flats in Turtle Bay on his customized Grand Slam 17. Allen knew that without light, we would have to work edges and holding areas where fish stage to ambush bait. In four hours of fishing, we managed to spook about a dozen redfish and a few snook, finally

catching a nice red at the end of a mangrove island. During the afternoon, we also caught and released a number of small trout and ladyfish. The red we caught fell for a fly Allen tied by stacking brown EP fiber to create a head that pushed water, alternately kicking from side to side in a swimming motion. Its head was shaped like a cigar, and the pattern was tied to imitate the small finger mullet and scaled sardines the predators target. Eighty percent of Allen’s charters are fly fishermen whose favorite target is tarpon, which he has a reliable shot at 12 months of year, depending on weather conditions and water temperature. In the winter his most dependable action on tarpon centers around the juveniles he finds in tidal creeks. His second love is chasing tailing redfish. While he still finds dependable action when targeting redfish, the

number of fish and the size of schools he encounters are not what they were in past years. He is puzzled as to what is responsible for the decline, but thinks it might represent the loss of a few year classes to red tide. At one time it was common to catch numerous redfish on any given outing. Now he averages a handful each day. Fortunately, fishing in general has remained strong and snook, trout, tarpon and seasonal visitors like cobia and little tunny fill the gap. Captain Allen has an excellent website with videos he shoots on his charters. It will give you an appreciation of his skill at putting his clients on exciting action and get you fired up to experience the fun. Check it out at www.jamiesoutfishin.com. To book a charter, visit the website or call him at 941-628-9031. As he says on the website, "Let the fun begin."

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Ocean acidification may be causing stone crab embryos to develop more slowly and causing fewer eggs to hatch into larvae, according to a new Mote Marine Laboratory study. Mote scientists are studying stone crabs to help resource managers sustain the fishery, which is important to the Cortez commercial fishing industry. Since 2000, Florida’s average annual commercial stone crab harvest has declined by about 25 percent, according to Mote. This year’s local harvest also is down, said Karen Bell, of A.P. Bell Fish Co. in Cortez. “The fishery has good and bad years, in what appears to be a repeating pattern, but the overall trend in the annual harvest seems to be negative,” said Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Philip Gravinese, who authored the study published in February in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. With assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, he obtained 16 egg-bearing stone crabs from commercial traps within 10.5 miles of Florida’s coast. He used only females carrying orange eggs, rich in yolk not yet consumed by the early-stage embryo. He placed eight crabs into tanks with acidified seawater mimicking pH conditions forecasted by some models for the ocean’s future and eight into tanks with present-day pH seawater and observed the results. He concluded that young stone crabs may struggle as the oceans acidify. “The stone crabs’ embryonic development slowed by 24 percent, and hatching success decreased by 28 percent with exposure to lower pH in this study,” Gravinese said. “This could represent a reduction in the supply of

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This female stone crab is loaded with orange eggs. larvae (baby stone crabs).” Other environmental changes besides acidification may be playing a role, he said, including low oxygen levels, elevated seawater temperature and Florida red tide. This year, Gravinese expects to publish the first-ever research investigating how Florida red tide algae (Karenia brevis) affects sub-legal-size stone crabs, which represent the next generation of individuals to enter the fishery. He also expects to publish expanded doctoral research on how acidification and increased water temperature jointly and independently affect stone crab larvae. At Mote’s City Island research campus in Sarasota, Gravinese’s recent lab studies have involved monitoring female crabs throughout their entire process of producing and fertilizing eggs in acidified water, to check for generational carry-over effects from

mother to larvae, hatching success and larval survival. Such research may allow for better strategies to reduce pressure on stone crabs, he said. For example, communities can strengthen efforts to reduce nutrient-rich runoff and sewage spills that likely exacerbate ocean acidification and curb loss of wetlands due to coastal development. To reduce runoff: • In your landscape, use native and Florida-friendly plants and porous surfaces – mulch, shell, brick pavers and others that allow water to sink into the soil, reducing runoff. • Pick up and properly dispose of pet waste. • Dispose of hazardous substances at county-approved sites. • Do not pour pollutants down storm drains. • Follow laws on fertilizer use in your area.

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Is there a robot in your future?

hen I was a kid, I was convinced that by this time of my life I would have a robot to help around the house. Well, except for the robotic vacuum cleaner, there aren’t too many robots commercially available to make our household chores easier, however, the real estate industry is starting to get some real cutting-edge technology, which will make its business chores easier. Earlier this month, I read a fascinating piece in the Wall Street Journal about the utilization of robots in properties for sale. The technology is in place to have robots do some of the work that real estate agents normally perform, like showing properties, shooting videos and creating floor plans. Potential buyers or renters are given a code that will give them access to the property, whereupon they will be met by a robot. One of the companies marketing this technology is called REX, and, of course, the 5-foot-tall platform that contains a computer

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER monitor says, “Ask Rex.” The robots are able to either answer your questions or allow the real estate agents to communicate remotely through the monitor. In addition, they will show you around the property eliminating the need for real estate agents to drive around showing properties. The gasoline savings alone might make you fall in love with REX. And there’s more, but it won’t make you entirely comfortable. The new hot tech in China is facial recognition, and the Chinese government is testing it in all aspects of people’s lives. The technology is called sharp eyes and it literally follows you around. It

can open doors in your home, used as a credit card to pay for food and purchases and will even admit you to public toilets. Face recognition technology also is being used in China to streamline many aspects of the real estate rental business. Chinese renters will be able to sign contracts and pay their rent, and agents will be paid their commissions all through face recognition. Did you ever hear of Chatbots? If not, you will. Chatbots is a type of software that mimics written or spoken human speech. Chances are you’ve already encountered these conversational agents who lead you through your bank’s customer service system or doctor’s office appointment maze. When it comes to real estate, Chatbots have the potential to revolutionize customer service. This can be achieved by automating the initial stages of contact between agents and prospects. Real estate chatbot can be more efficient in engaging customers, resulting in a more streamline and higher level of

conversation. The real estate industry also is experimenting with something called Blockchain, which is a growing list of records that are linked and secured using cryptography. Its goal is a new form of data management in order to keep track of and link together real estate transactions and real estate deeds. All of this technology is ultimately leading to more ways to collaborate and hand pick properties while giving agents a better understanding of buyers’ wants and needs. In California, a company called Compass is building a real estate platform that does just this, calling itself the Pinterest of real estate. Confused? Of course you are. Before we know it, a robot will be delivering our pizza and suggesting paint colors for the kitchen after it completes the house tour. This brave new world is getting scary, especially the face recognition part. Be grateful you don’t live in China.

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Manatee speed zones effective April 1 Seasonal manatee boating speed zones go into effect April 1 through Nov. 15. Intended to protect the state’s official marine mammal, which is a threatened species, the zones require boaters and personal watercraft users to slow down to keep from striking manatees. To ensure manatee safety, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other law enforcement officers will be increasing patrols in the zones. Warming weather increases manatee migration from their winter refuges into open water, including the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay, Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico around Anna Maria Island. In addition to obeying signs that define permitted boat speeds in manatee zones, boaters and operators of personal watercraft can help manatees survive by following these tips: • Wear polarized sunglasses to

help spot manatees in the water. • Watch for large, telltale circles on the water’s surface (manatee footprints) indicating the presence of manatees. • Look for a snout just above the surface. • Slow down when the presence of manatees is indicated. • If you observe a manatee mating herd - several manatees gathered as males vie to mate with a female – stay at least 100 feet away. Coming any closer might disrupt the mating or endanger you; adult manatees typically weigh more than 1,000 pounds. • Never feed or water manatees as they will become habituated to people, which could put them at

risk of injury. • Stow trash and line when underway. Marine debris that blows overboard can become ingested by or entangled around manatees. Boaters and others who find sick or injured manatees should report the animal and its location to the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 or dial #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone. Manatee zones and maps are available at MyFWC.com/Manatee, where you can select “Protection Zones” for links to county maps. Boaters can get more tips from “A boater’s guide to living with Florida Manatees.” To support the FWC’s manatee research, rescue and management efforts, purchase a “Save the Manatee” Florida license plate at BuyaPlate.com, or donate $5 to receive an FWC manatee decal by going to MyFWC.com/Manatee and clicking on “Decals.”

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child. Their daughter, Brianna, is expecting a baby boy in late July. “She’s doing really well,” Shaughnessy said of his wife’s recovery. “She was supposed to be president-elect of the Rotary, but she had to pass on that as well. She’s recovering and getting better little by little. It’s a long haul with a stroke.”

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Tournament proceeds will benefit AMI Rotary programs at Anna Maria Elementary School. They will also benefit the club’s Learn to Swim program, the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra and the joint efforts with other local Rotary clubs to build all-inclusive playgrounds at three county parks. The entry fee is $100 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, an electric cart, lunch, the awards dinner and on-course beverages. You do not need to be a Rotary Club member to play. AMI Rotary Club Vice President Judy Rup said the winning foursome will get a $400 cash prize, which she noted would cover their entry fees. Additional prizes and awards will also be given away during the dinner taking place in the banquet room. Rotarian Dennis Schuermann is in charge of golfer registration. On Monday, he said 67 golfers had registered so far. “They need to register this week by the end of the weekend so we can get our numbers to IMG. They can pay on the day of the tournament,” he said. To register, call 727-742-0762 or email dschuermann@msn. com. Tournament sponsors include The Sun and LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air.

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Seawall replacement The city of Bradenton Beach will soon complete its multi-year seawall replacement efforts. Last week, city commissioners authorized $33,500 to be spent replacing the city seawall at the end of Second Street North and the seawalls at 21st Place North, and 20th Place North. Public Works Director Tom Woodard said these are the last of the cityâ€™s old seawalls, and he expects the work to begin in late April. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

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hunt. After the Sandbar hunt, the Easter Bunny will lead everyone down Pine Avenue, where the Ninth Annual Easter Egg Roll and Easter Bonnet Contest will take place, both of which are being sponsored by the Pine Avenue Restoration Project. The Sun also is a sponsor of

the bonnet contest. There will be face painting, games, coloring and egg rolling. Complimentary framed pictures with the Easter Bunny will be offered with pictures taken by Dara Caudill, of IslandPhotography.org. Music will be provided by DJ Chuck Caudill. The Sandbar will provide food and refreshments at the egg

roll, and Hometown Desserts will provide sweet treats. The roll will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with the bonnet contests judging at 10:30 a.m. The prize for the first-place adult bonnet is a two-night stay at an Anna Maria Guest House Pine Avenue. There also will be prizes

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Service, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Rev. Neil Crowell speaks on “Third-Class Christianity.” The Chancel Choir will sing and, in addition to communion, there will be an anointing with oil. Good Friday service, March 30, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The service will feature the Contemporary Ensemble of piano, guitar, bass, percussion and vocalists. Easter Sunday services, April 1, at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in the Roser

sanctuary. Everyone is invited to bring a flower to place on the cross as a symbol of rebirth and resurrection. There will be an Easter egg hunt on the church grounds following the 10 a.m. service • St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-7784769, Father Michael Mullen. There will be Holy Week Masses at 8:30 a.m. and morning prayers at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 28. On Holy Thursday March 29, there will be the Mass of the

Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. with the Altar Reposition until 10 p.m. On Good Friday, March 30, there will be the Passion of our Lord at 3 p.m. On Holy Saturday, March 31, Easter Vigil Mass will be held at 8 p.m. and on Easter Sunday, April 1, there will be a Mass at 8:30 a.m. and two Masses at 10:30 a.m., one in the church and one in the hall.

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HBPD officers hope to increase community safety through outreach Police officers may not be able to completely stop crime, but their goal is to prevent it from happening in the Island city. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Crime may be down in this Island city, but it’s not gone. Police officers have a few ideas for how to keep the crime rate going down and prevent issues in residential neighborhoods. During a community forum, Chief Bill Tokajer said reported crimes have dropped in the city for the second year in a row, down from 95 in 2016 to 60 in 2017, while arrests were up for the year from 108 in 2016 to 381 in 2017. “I’m always leery to take credit when the crime rate goes down,” Tokajer joked with the crowd, “because it could go up again next year.” One way the HBPD is helping to lower crime is through its public awareness and outreach programs. HBPD officers manage several volun-

tary programs residents, community members and property owners can take advantage of to help secure themselves, their homes and their valuables in the city. These programs include a residential security program, house check program, neighborhood watch, radKIDS and Project RASCEL.

RESIDENTIAL SECURITY PROGRAM

For anyone who owns or rents a home in Holmes Beach and wonders how safe it really is, Sgt. Vern McGowan can answer your questions. McGowan and other HBPD officers are certified to come out to a residence or place of business and check for common security mistakes, such as hinges on the wrong side of a door, that can make it easier for someone to break in. Property owners who want to check on their own can download a checklist of items to look for from the city’s website.

HOUSE CHECK PROGRAM

Another program offered to the community through the police department is a house check program. For a $10 processing fee, police officers will keep

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Sgt. Vern McGowan discusses the various benefits to the city’s neighborhood watch program, including helping to prevent burglaries and other crimes in residential areas.

an eye on your home while residents are away whether it’s for a few days or a few months. Officers drive by and check properties while on patrol at least once or more per week. At least once per week, officers also walk around the house to check doors, windows and other items of concern for

property owners. If they find anything amiss, they contact the resident immediately and help get the issue solved. “I feel that this has prevented a lot of our burglaries,” McGowan said of the program. SEE OUTREACH, PAGE 59

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HBPD addresses active shooter response When an active shooter situation arises, Police Chief Bill Tokajer says officers respond as quickly as possible, but it may still be up to members of the public to provide some protection for themselves. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – With more and more reports surfacing of active shooter situations in the United States, police officers want members of the public to know how to respond in case the worst happens here. During a public safety forum, Chief Bill Tokajer addressed concerns about an active shooter situation occurring on the Island. While he and his officers hope it never happens, Tokajer said they are prepared if it does happen. In the event of an active shooter situation, it can take officers several minutes to organize and respond. The

problem is that most active shooter situations are over in minutes meaning that in the interim members of the public need to know how to protect themselves. According to Tokajer, the first thing someone faced with an active shooter situation should do is get out. Look for the nearest, safest exit to the building or away from the shooter. If it’s not possible to get out, the next best thing to do is find cover and hide until the situation is over. When choosing somewhere to hide, officers recommend finding an area that is reinforced, can be locked or is otherwise hard to access. “Sheet rock will not stop a bullet,” Detective Sgt. Brian Hall said. Tokajer said that while being visible isn’t ideal, hurricane glass can survive the impact of rifle fire, allowing people to escape the situation. If you can’t flee the scene or hide, the option left is to try to fight or disarm the gunman. This third option is not recommended because while police have equipment and training to help

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Chief Bill Tokajer explains to Dennis Groh how officers utilize a department-issued shield to protect themselves from handgun fire in an active shooter situation. them survive a confrontation with an armed suspect, most civilians do not. Confronting a gunman is the option

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most likely to end in injury or death and should only be used as a last resort. Whether you’re fleeing, hiding or fighting, anyone involved in an active shooter situation should keep their hands visible when approaching or approached by police. Tokajer said officers responding to the situation are looking for an armed suspect. If officers can’t see your hands, they may think that suspect is you. Another thing to keep in mind is that when officers are responding, their goal is to stop the situation, which means stopping the gunman. Victims and people trapped inside the building are a secondary priority during first response. Because the information shared during the community safety forum is so important, Tokajer is hosting a second informational session for community members at 6 p.m. Friday, April 13 at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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History comes alive at DeSoto Memorial Above, a crowd gathers to see a demonstration of weapons from as early as the Spanish Conquistadors through the American Civil War at DeSoto National Memorialâ€™s decades historical reenactment festivities. Right, a Civil War soldier takes a break during a weapons demonstration at DeSoto National Memorialâ€™s decades historical reenactment.

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New political action committee formed KORN is picking up where CNOBB left off regarding additional charter amendments. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Reed Mapes and John Metz have formed a new political action committee (PAC) called Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods (KORN). Mapes is listed as the PAC chairperson and Metz is listed as treasurer. The statement of organization filed with the Bradenton Beach City Clerk’s office on March 19 states that KORN’s special interest is to pursue charter amendment initiatives. Mapes and Metz were members of the now defunct Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) PAC that placed three charter amendments on the 2017 ballot that were later adopted by city voters. KORN’s statement of organization does not list the specific charter initiatives it plans to pursue, but Mapes and Metz recently told another media outlet that one charter amendment, if adopted, would require the city to hire a certified, full-time city manager. Another would seek to prohibit the construction of parking garages. Another would propose that all City Commission seats are

filled by election – and none by commission appointment. Another would seek a prohibition on stairways, air conditioning platforms, decks, patios and anything other than stormwater and drainage elements being built or Mapes placed in the setbacks that surround a home or structure. As CNOBB did, KORN is expected to engage in a petition drive to get its charter amendment questions placed on the November ballot. Until last year’s CNOBB-initiatMetz ed charter amendment initiatives, the city traditionally used an appointed Charter Review Committee to review the city charter and propose potential amendments to present to city voters. The last city-initiated charter review occurred in 2015.

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A voter-mandated city manager would result in the city’s weak mayor form of government being replaced with a commission/manager form of government. The city manager would oversee city staff and ensure that the commission’s directives are carried out. According to the Census Bureau, Bradenton Beach had an estimated population of 1,242 in

2015. With an estimated population of 1,165, the city of Archer is currently advertising a city manager’s position with a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000. If adopted by city voters, this unfunded mandate would increase the city’s payroll and require an amendment to the 2017-18 fiscal year budget that will take effect before the election results are known. Eliminating commission appointments would ensure that only city voters would determine who serves on the commission. It could also create the need for special elections to fill a mid-term vacancy. The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office charges municipalities $2,500 to conduct a special election, and that does not include ballot printing, poll worker pay or advertising.

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The charter amendments adopted last November eliminated voting wards, reduced commission candidate residency requirements and stated that any city ordinance passed shall be consistent with the city charter. City Attorney Ricinda Perry and City Clerk Terri Sanclemente identified several legal and procedural insufficiencies in the amendment language, but those insufficiencies were never challenged in court. Metz and Mapes are among the CNOBB

members named in still-pending complaints filed last fall with the Florida Division of Elections. The complaints allege the PAC was late in filing its statement of organization and financial reports. Mapes and Metz resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board last summer amidst allegations of potential Sunshine Law violations. They are among six defendants named in the ongoing Sunshine Lawsuit jointly filed last August on behalf of the city and resident Jack Clarke. The lawsuit alleges Mapes, Metz and four other city board and committee members may have violated the Sunshine Law last July by discussing a parking garage prohibition outside of a properly noticed city meeting. The ensuing Sunshine investigation revealed that Mapes, Metz and others also discussed parking garage prohibitions via email. A June email exchange between Mapes and Metz revealed their shared desire for a strong mayor who has the authority to hire or fire city staff members at will. As of mid-March, the Sunshine lawsuit had subjected the city to $52,978 in legal fees. In 2016, Metz initiated a legal challenge to a permitting decision made by the building official. That unresolved legal action has cost the city $26,274.

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Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told city commissioners last week that he would be presenting them with five recommended Historic Preservation Board members at the commission’s first meeting in April. Murphy said he would send the commissioners his nominees as early as this week. Murphy said he wants to get the new board up and running in conjunction with amended historic preservation ordinance the commission adopted last year.

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3/12, confiscated property, Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The deputy stopped the driver for running a stop sign, and when asked, the driver could not produce a driver’s license, registration or proof of insurance. He said he bought the car for cash and kept the plate. The deputy called the previous owner and he said he would get his name off the record as owner. The deputy ticketed the driver and seized the tag. 3/14, lost I.D., Iris Street. The subject said she put she put her Michigan driver’s license in her purse and went for a walk. She said it must have fallen out.

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3/16, domestic battery, 100 block of Ninth Street South. A woman called police to report her female friend was getting assaulted by her boyfriend. The complainant said the boyfriend came home from work, did not want the complainant there and started arguing with his girlfriend. He smashed her cell phone when she tried to call the police and started beating her. The boyfriend was arrested. 7/19, driving with no license, Cortez Beach, 1100 Gulf Drive South. The officer was making a computer check of vehicles on the road and found out one driver had no license. He pulled the person over and arrested him. 3/25, theft, 2000 Gulf Drive South. A Beach Market vender reported jewelry was taken from his tent.

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3/17, lost property, 12400 block off Cortez Road. The complainant said he lost his wallet while in a Goodwill store.

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3/15, Defrauding a food/lodging establishment, Skinny’s, 3901 Gulf Drive. The restaurant owner said four juveniles left without paying. One of them also made a mess in the bathroom. Officers got descriptions of the fout and of the car they used to leave. Later, the officer was called to the beach for juveniles drinking. The officer noticed some of them matched descriptions of the offenders at Skinny’s. He had the manager come and the manager picked out the suspects. Another juvenile asked how much the bill was and the manager accepted her payment. They were released, except one whose mother got him. 3/16, noise complaint, Freckled Fin, 5392 Gulf Drive. The officer responded to the bar due to a complaint from a neighboring residence. The officer found the noise excessive, according to his volume meter, and he told the manager to keep down the noise. 3/17, code violation, the Doctor’s Office, 5312 Holmes Blvd. While on patrol, the officer spotted a fire in a pit with nobody around. He wrote a report to the code enforcement officer. 3/18, noise complaint, Freckled Fin, 5392 Gulf Drive. Police received a second call in two nights, and the officer issued a complaint. 3/17, DUI, 3900 Gulf Drive. While on patrol, the officer noticed the car in front of him weaving. He stopped the driver

and noticed signs of impairment in the driver. The driver agreed to a field sobriety test and based on his performance he was arrested. 3/18, possession of marijuana, 3600 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the vehicle for an inoperative license plate light and as he approached the car, he smelled burning marijuana. He could not see inside the car because of dark window tinting. He found a minimal amount of pot and ticketed the driver and passengers for possession, and the driver for the inoperative light and tinted windows in excess of the legal limit. 3/18, driving with no driver’s license, warrant, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach. The officer ran a computer

OBITUARIES Dana G. ‘Dane’ Clayton Dana G. ‘’Dane’’ Clayton, 52, died Feb. 25, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Manatee County, growing up on Anna Maria Island and graduating from Manatee High School. He attended Manatee Community College and Manatee Technical School. Dane served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a firefighter/paramedic in Sarasota and Manatee County, mainly on Longboat Key. Since 2005, he owned and operated Clayton’s Painting & Pressure Washing.

check on the suspect’s vehicle and found he had no license or A.D. He stopped the driver, who had a Honduran passport and a warrant for failure to appear at a deportation hearing. He was arrested. 3/19, possession of drugs, 5900 m Flotilla Drive. The officer was dispatched to the address to assist EMS with a drug overdose. The victim was taken to the hospital for a heroin overdose. 3/22, driving with no license, fraud, 700 Manatee Avenue. The officer stopped the subject for an inoperative light and found the driver’s license was suspended and he had been notified. The officer arrested him and while inspecting the subject’s car, he found a glass pipe with residue.

Dane is preceded in death by his father, Allan B. Clayton, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Linda Roberts Clayton and his brothers, Richard G. Farris (Renee), of Lebanon, Tenn., and Allan B. ‘’Brad’’ Clayton, Jr., of Grand Junction, Colo.; his nephew, Josh Farris, of Lebanon, Tenn; his aunt, Signa Bouziane; cousins, William T. Bouziane (Victoria), Cory R. Bouziane (Dawn), their daughter, Reilly Rose Bouziane, all of Bradenton, Fla., Amber Roberts Gray, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Derek Roberts, of Tucson, Ariz. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral. com.

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Grand tree removed without permission The property owner, contractor and tree contractor have been ordered to appear before a special magistrate. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – A grand tree was cut down on the soon to be developed lot at 62 North Shore Dr. in defiance of a previouslyissued City Commission decision. As a result, the parties involved have been ordered to participate in a yet to be scheduled special magistrate hearing. On Friday, March 23, City Attorney Becky Vose issued Notice of Special Magistrate Hearing letters to Cincinnati-based property owners John and Lou Ann Lynch, Holmes Beach-based Moss Builders and Jorge Luis Rios, the Bradenton-based tree contractor who cut the tree down. The notices cite the destruction of a grand tree in violation of city code. “On March 17 your property was inspected and found to have a violation of the following section of the code by the removal of a grand tree without City Commission approval,” Vose wrote in her notice to the Lynchs. In October, city commissioners approved the removal of the java plum at the north end of the property and the water oak in

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This oak tree was taken down in an apparent violation of the city’s tree ordinance. the center of lot, but they said the live oak at the south edge of the property could not be removed. During that October meeting, attorney Aaron Thomas told the commission that his clients would consider legal action if all three trees could not be removed to make room for the single-family residence that has already been designed. Citing city code, Vose’s letter of notice says, “The removal, relocation, destruction of any grand tree, defined as any tree with a 24-inch circumference or greater measured at breast height – 4.5 feet above ground level

– excluding ficus and Australian pine trees, is prohibited unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Commission that the location of the grand tree renders the lot or parcel as non-buildable.” Vose’s letter also says, “Because the removal of the grand tree was irreparable and irreversible in nature, your attendance before the special magistrate is required for a hearing as to this violation. The city is in the process of scheduling that hearing.” During the March 22 commission meeting, Mayor Dan Murphy mentioned the possibility of a $5,000 fine being levied for a tree re-

moved to make way for a $1.3 million house. Commissioner Brian Seymour said even that fine amount was not enough to deter the removal of the tree. Seymour asked if a citation could also be issued to the person who cut the tree down and the following day Rios was issued notice to appear the special magistrate. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office assisted the city in its investigation. Photographs and video taken by a neighbor helped identify Rios as the man who cut down the tree. The fallen tree was still on the property as of last week. Commissioner Carol Carter said the commission needs to take a closer look at the city’s tree ordinance. “I see more and more trees going down,” she said of the city’s diminishing tree canopy. Vose told the commission it’s time to get more creative when it comes to discouraging unpermitted tree removal. Commissioner Doug Copeland said the city’s tree ordinance is terribly flawed. During the recently-concluded 2018 state legislative session, Sen. Greg Steube (RSarasota) proposed unsuccessful legislation that sought to take tree removal regulation away from local governments and give those responsibilities to the state instead. Steube touted his failed legislation as a means to further protect land owners’ property rights.

Pier tenant negotiations to begin The mayor and the city’s pier tenant will try to find common ground regarding the tenant’s role in the construction of a new pier.

responsibility for the maintenance of the new pier. He said the tenant’s responsibility should limited to certain items that are pertinent to the tenant’s business operations. “That’s our pier, and we need to be fully responsible for everything that goes on out there,” Woodland said. Seymour said it would better to know sooner rather than later what Schoenfelder’s intentions are.

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ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy has been authorized to begin negotiations with pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder. Subject to additional City Commission approval, the preliminary negotiations between the mayor and the longtime pier tenant will help determine how much Schoenfelder is willing to contribute to the replacement of the Anna Maria City Pier. During the March 22 commission meeting, Murphy said he and Schoenfelder had a preliminary meeting earlier that week. Murphy said his first question pertained to the role Schoenfelder wants to play in pier replacement process. “He said he indeed did want to play a role in the build-out of the pier, and he felt it was a tremendous opportunity for him and the city,” Murphy said. Schoenfelder’s monthly lease payments were suspended after the pier was closed in September due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma. His contributions to the new pier or the

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The pier tenant’s contributions to the new Anna Maria City Pier will pertain primarily to the replacement and use of the pier business spaces damaged during Hurricane Irma. contributions of another tenant, would pertain primarily to the new restaurant space and bait shop/bar to be built at the end of the pier. Originally signed in 2000, Schoenfelder’s current lease with the city expires in December 2020. The new pier is estimated to open at some point in 2019. Murphy said architect Barron Schimberg and another member of the pier-end design team joined him and Schoenfelder for a follow-up meeting the next day. “Mario has good idea of his and the city’s responsibilities,” Murphy said. Murphy said Schoenfelder would have some input – subject to commission approval – on the pier-end design elements if he and the city can reach mutually acceptable terms. Murphy said Schoenfelder’s current lease

terms would be on the table, as would the terms for a new or extended lease. Commission Chair Doug Copeland asked Murphy how much time would remain between the opening of the new pier and the expiration of Schoenfelder’s current lease. Murphy estimated that time to be approximately 10 months. “All things aside, he’s been a model tenant,” Commissioner Brian Seymour said. Without offering full support for that statement, Murphy said, “He’s paid his rent on time.” During past pier discussions, commissioners have questioned Schoenfelder’s maintenance of the pier, or lack thereof, as is required in his lease. Echoing comments previously made by other commissioners, Commissioner Dale Woodland said he wants the city to have the primary

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The city’s $750,000 state appropriations funding request was not among the budget items Gov. Rick Scott vetoed before he signed off on the state budget given to him by the State Legislature earlier this month. Murphy said the combination of anticipated FEMA, state and county funds puts the city in a strong position when negotiating with its pier tenant, and Murphy believes the pier project could be completed without contributions from the city’s current tenant if need be. “We don’t have to be hat in hand, so it’s a good bargaining position to be in,” Murphy said, noting that the city has not always been in such an enviable position. After the commission voted 5-0 in favor Murphy negotiating with Schoenfelder, Copeland said, “Cut us a deal.”

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MARCH 28, 2018

Slim’s Place can’t hold lead BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

March madness hits youth basketball at the Island’s community center in the second week of hard court action last Tuesday night. In the first game of the night, Slim’s Place quickly went out in front against Beach Bums. After seven minutes of play, the older and taller team looked like it was going to dominate the game with an eight-point lead. Wanting the win, Beach Bums turned it all around with a six-point run, including baskets by Connor Ludwig and Brock Soletti. Pulling ahead for the first time in the game, Beach Bums kept the game close, matching each basket. Tyler Brewer, for Slim’s Place, put a shot in the basket only to be matched by another by Soletti, who finished the game with 22 points. David Daigle, high scorer for Slim’s Place with 16 points in the game, hit two three pointers and a swishing two-point shot to give his team the temporary lead once again. Defensive by Evan Christenson and Ben Brashear for Beach Bums and strong effort by Slim’s Place’s Bryce Higgins was felt on the court by each team. Following a Soletti basket, Slim’s Place’s Travis Bates hit his first shot only to be fol-

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Above, Ben Brashear, for Beach Bums, gets ready to make his move past defender Travis Bates of Slim’s Place last Wednesday night. Right, Slim’s Place’s David Daigle defends against Beach Bums’ high scorer Brock Soletti. lowed by Ludwig’s score. Sparked by strong rebounds by Tuna McCracken, Slim’s Place finished the first half of the game up by eight points with the score 25-17. Beach Bums came off the bench with a vengeance with 10 unanswered points including a three pointer by Ludwig to move ahead again with the score 25-27.

Brewer tied it up and finished the game with 13 points in the stat book. Slim’s Place continued to play hard with the single basket by McCracken and layup by Daigle. With the score 3227, Slim’s Place watched the lead slip through their hands as Beach Bums stepped up their game. Soletti and Ludwig were on

Horseshoe play

Chamber hosts golf tourney

On March 21, 15 teams battled it out for the days bragging rights. Sam Samuels and Jim Waller took the day’s honors after posting the only 3 and 0 record during pool play. On March 24, three teams went 3 and 0 and met in a playoff. Tom Farrington and Waller drew the bye and watched Jerry Disbrow and John Crawford take out Bob Rowley and Tim Sofran 21 to 13 to move into the final. Farrington and Waller edged out Disbrow and Crawford 21 to 20 and earn a trip to the winner’s circle.

The Chamber of Commerce will hold the 19th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 18, at IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and play gets underway with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. After an afternoon of golf, IMG Academy will offer a buffet-style dinner in its banquet room overlooking Sarasota Bay. Proceeds go to the Chamber college scholarship und. Each year, the fund awards four scholarships to local high school graduates, who have decided to pursue their education in the field of business. For an entry form, to be a sponsor or to donate a raffle prize, visit the Chamber at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, or call 941-778-1541.

fire when the team found the hands of Jeremiah Sculco and Matt Speidel for baskets to put the cherry on top. Holding Slim’s Place to just three more scoring shots, Beach Bums handily scored 14 more points in the last quarter of the game as the opponent seemingly gave up and intentionally fouled to end game. Beach Bums great play and

attitude won it the game 41-36.

SUN SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 YOUTH BASKETBALL Beach Bums Slims Place

41 36

Bins Be Clean Blue Lagoon

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Paddlewheeler party A group of invitees from the Anna Maria Island Chamber celebrates the inaugural cruise of the paddlewheeler Anna Maria Princess last Friday. The boat leaves Bradenton Beach Marina twice a day for dolphin watching, optional food and drink, music and dancing. For more information and to book a reservation, call Susan Udermann at 941-778-2288 or logon to annamariaprincess. com. CHANTELLE LEWIN | SUN

OUTREACH: Improved community safety and we need to adapt to that world,” McGowan said.

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Another way HBPD officers are trying to prevent crime is by employing the help of residents to be their eyes and ears in residential neighborhoods. “You guys know what’s abnormal in your areas,” Tokajer said, adding that residents are more likely to notice details such as different cars in a neighbor’s driveway than officers are. McGowan, who manages the program for the city, said this Neighborhood Watch program isn’t like the old ones where residents were encouraged to form groups and patrol their neighborhoods. Now residents work in one of two groups, either the north or south neighborhood watch group, and remain vigilant without patrolling or becoming actively involved in a potentially dangerous situation. Officers host Neighborhood Watch training programs several times a year.

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A new program to the HBPD launching March 31 at The Center of Anna Maria Island is radKIDS, a national personal empowerment safety program designed to help children stay safe through education. Topics for the five-week program include recognizing and preventing predator tricks, physical resistance strategies against abduction, internet safety, personal touch and space safety, non-physical anti-bullying techniques and personal safety for the home and when out and about. Officer Josh Fleischer, one of the program’s instructors, said the

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We are in a different world now and we need to adapt to that world." Sgt. Vern McGowan Holmes Beach Police Dept. teachings are especially powerful because they come from the perspective of a child, helping to create a better understanding for young students. He stressed that the point of the program is to empower children to stand up for themselves and know how to handle a potentially dangerous situation, not learn physical self-defense. Tokajer said the program is especially useful because it addresses bullying. In a training on why teens kill, he said every serial killer interviewed during the program listed bullying as a motive for murder. If the program at the Center is successful, officers hope to get it approved to be taught in Manatee County schools. “We are in a different world now,

Another project launching with the HBPD to help protect residential and commercial areas from crime is Project RASCEL, a voluntary initiative to have all security camera equipment locations in the city registered with the department. If owners choose to register their equipment, the information will only be accessed if a crime happens nearby and will only be shared with the police. Any video obtained from private systems does not become part of the public record. In the event of a crime, police officers can use the registration information to see where nearby security camera locations are that could have captured clues or evidence. If needed, officers can contact owners to request to view the video footage. “We want to make Holmes Beach the most undesirable place to commit a crime,” Fleischer said. “We can’t stop crime but we can disperse it to other areas,” McGowan said. “If we don’t do stuff to prevent it, other communities will and the criminals will come here.” For more information about any of the programs offered, contact the HBPD at 941-708-5800 or visit www. holmesbeachfl.org. HBPD officers will host a second public safety forum at 6 p.m. Friday, April 13, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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68 By way of 69 Gives a heads-up 70 Drag racing gp. 71 Prompt a correction Down 1 “Draft Dodger Rag” folk singer 2 Stop on the trail 3 Quibbles 4 “Defending Liberty, Pursuing Justice” org. 5 Might’ve 6 Con man’s forte 7 Set of beliefs 8 “The Walking Dead” channel 9 Nab 10 Pressure-__ 11 Like two-time Oscarwinning director Asghar Farhadi 12 Late summer sign 13 Steel city near Cologne 18 Bit 22 Orbit City pooch 25 Starting 26 One in a cel block 27 FBI guy 28 Assistant

Answers to 03-21-18 Crossword Puzzle.

29 “Wanna hear a secret?” 32 ‘60s-’70s Pontiac 34 City that hosts an annual Norwegian Wood music festival 35 Blind __ 36 Elephant flappers 39 Singer Guthrie 40 Golf club part 41 Even once 44 Cutting-edge horror film? 47 Olds compact 49 Approval 50 Wide-eyed and wiselooking 51 Telemarketer 52 Light wood 53 It’s often distributed in cc’s 54 Sir or sri 55 Haul to the shop 59 Nesting site 60 Ado 61 Nicholas II was the last one 63 Some NFL blockers 65 Raiders’ org.?

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FROM THE LOW $300’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us 941254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com INCREDIBLE NEW CONSTRUCTION Home on Pine Ave! Prime location to shops, restaurants, bay and beach! $1,995,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Bch - Key Royale GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, La Casa L’Plage, Waters Edge & MORE. Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 LAST CHANCE! OWN Canal front home for less than $300K . Tropical Harbor, Ellenton. Call Robin Gulf Bay Realty 941-713-4515 LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 26 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589

AFFORDABLE WINTER RETREAT - $304,900 Furnished 2BR/1.5BA Condo. Just a short walk to Gulf, restaurants, bus stop, and AMI Elementary. No condo fee. Rental investment. Covered parking for 4 cars. Contact Jim Adamson, 941-920-0307, or Chrisi Adamson, 941-806-9562 Remax Alliance. BRADENTON: SAN REMO SHORES 2BR/2BA/1CG. 4011 Plumosa Terrace (99th St W). 2 miles to Anna Maria Island. Sailboat Water, Salt Water Canal. Park Boat in Your Yard. $369,900. Call JoAnne with A Paradise Realty 941-8092488 LOVELY 2BR/2BA CONDO in rarely available Beachview of Manatee! Covered tandem parking for 2 cars. 2 screened lanais. Beautifully furnished and sold turnkey. Short walk to the beach, across from Publix, restaurants, shopping and trolley stops. Prime rental investment, full time or winter residence. 2nd floor. Karen Parsons, Good Life Realty. Owner/Realtor $398,500 407-233-7059 HISTORIC BRIDGE STREET 1BR Trailer, 21 LaVerne. Bay & Beach close. Boat slip 55+ $105,000. Call 941-405-7068 or 402-4994157

RENTALS: ANNUAL 3BR/2.5BA TOWNHOUSE CONDO, 1450 s/f on 2 floors. 2 pools, private beach access. Nicely furnished or unfurnished. Washer / Dryer inside. Screened lanai & 1 car garage. Water, sewer, trash, basic cable, pest control included. Background & credit required. $3000/ mo. $3000 security. Longboat Key. Ask for Ed DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc.

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Annual Rental- Anna Maria 2BR/1BA steps to beach. $1750/mo. No Pets. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307. HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA lanai, walk-in closet, car port, private front & back yard includes washer/ dryer, water, trash & security system. No smoking/ No pets. $1750/mo. First, last & security deposit. Call 860-922-3857 BRADENTON: BAY HOLLOW 8732 54th Ave W. Waterfront Property with individual boat docks, direct Gulf access from a private Marina, overlooking Tidy Island. 2BR/2BA second floor, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, walk-in closets, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, extra storage room in attic, spacious screened and glass enclosed balcony/lanai, heated pool, covered parking, 10 min. to beach. $1350/ mo. Security deposit. Call 941-727-1083 or 941-704-5967 or e-mail: Rikki.UW@gmail.com

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915 2018 SEASONAL RENTALS Available: 2BR/1BA Gulf front from $3,850 per month, 2BR with sleeping loft from $3,850 per month. Three month minimum. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria 941-778-0426 kringco@tampabay.rr.com GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190

AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 2018 and 2019; 2BR/2BA ground-level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, flat-screen TV’s, must see! Anna Maria 941- 565-2373 NW BRADENTON WEEKLY or MONTHLY Rental. Available April 15. 1BR/1BA large kitchen/living room combination. Washer/ Dryer in unit, All utilities included. No smoking/No Pets. One week minimum. $450/wk, $1700/mo. Call 941-761-4483 AVAILABLE 2018 & 2019 SEASON. Large bright 1BR/1BA Condo on Bay. Steps to Gulf. 55+, 4 month minimum, pool, private fishing pier. $2400/mo. Call 647771-3288 or amigulftobaycondo@gmail.com HOLMES BEACH MARTINIQUE South. 2BR/2BA Condo on Beach. Pool, fully furnished, sleeps 4. Available April 15 to December 15, 2018. $1900/ mo. 3 months minimum. No Pets. timmerjul@yahoo. com

RENTAL WANTED RENTAL WANTED ANNUALLY: Artists workspace Anna Maria Island or nearby w/sink/ water 917-545-0613 dehaanx2@tampabay. rr.com 917-843-1615 blbachner@earthlink.net

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE seeks moderately priced annual rental starting October 2018. Excellent references and credit. We are former longtime homeowners who know how to care for your property. Prefer unfurnished. One house-trained cat. Call 512-442-1007, grodd56@ gmail.com.

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $65. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/ Clearwater, Sarasota/ Bradenton. Call Roger 941773-1469

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