in vaccine-related ethics complaint

Baugh named in vaccine-related ethics complaint

The county commission voted 4-3 against removing Vanessa Baugh as the commission chairperson, after Baugh refused to resign from that position.

BY JOE HENDRICKS

SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Manatee County resident Jennifer Hamey filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics Tuesday regarding County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s recent role in organizing a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination distribution site in Lakewood Ranch.

Hamey, a local attorney, filed the ethics complaint one day after Sarasota paralegal Michael Barfield filed a sworn criminal complaint with 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office regarding Baugh’s participation in arranging the event and including herself and four friends on the vaccine list.

Hamey’s ethics complaint and Barfield’s criminal complaint are separate and independent actions that pertain to the same issues.

Ethics complaint

Taking place the week of Feb. 16 at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, the pop-up clinic Baugh helped organize was limited to 3,000 recipients in the 34202 and 34211 zip codes only. As part of her organizational efforts, Baugh also submitted to Manatee County Public Safety Director Jacob Saur a list containing the names of five specific individuals, including herself, to be vaccinated.

As a result of the public fallout that ensued, Baugh later apologized to some degree for her actions and she said she chose not to receive the vaccine herself.

Baugh helped organize the Lakewood Ranch vaccination site in conjunction with Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lakewood Ranch developer Rex Jensen.

Manatee County issued a press release on Feb. 15 in which Baugh was quoted as saying, “This unique opportunity was made possible by Governor DeSantis calling (Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. president) Rex Jensen wanting to do a vaccination site near Lakewood Ranch. The governor has been trying to find large areas of neighborhoods to target.’”

According to Baugh’s shortlist, which contained each person’s zip code, address, phone number and birthdate, two of the five people on that list – Rex Jensen and his father, Lawrence Jensen – do not live in the 34202 or 34211 zip codes. Baugh’s shortlist also included Lakewood Ranch residents Robert and Marie Keehn, who like Baugh, do live in the 34202 zip code.

The Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccine site’s zip code restrictions were not in accordance with the randomized, lottery-based registration and standby pool protocols previously established by the Manatee County Commission, according to the ethics complaint.

ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION

Hamey’s ethics complaint lists two issues for consideration by the Commission on Ethics.

“Did respondent (Baugh) violate Florida Statute 112.313(6), Misuse of Public Position, by ignoring the county’s lottery system for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and instead unilaterally picking two zip codes in her district to receive 3,000 additional vaccines issued by the state, to the detriment of all other Manatee County residents 65 and over who had signed up for the lottery system?”

“Did respondent violate Florida Statute 112.313(6), Misuse of Public Position, by putting herself and four friends onto a ‘VIP’ list provided to the county to ensure she received a vaccine from the extra doses provided by the state?”

JOE HENDRICKS | SUN Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s recent efforts regarding a vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch have prompted an ethics complaint.

SEE BAUGH, PAGE 24

BAUGH: Named in vaccine-related ethics complaint

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Hamey’s complaint says Baugh was approached earlier this month by DeSantis with an offer to provide 3,000 additional vaccines for a pop-up vaccination site at the Premier Sports Campus.

To date, the county-administered vaccinations have generally occurred at Tom Bennett Park in east Manatee County and at the county’s public safety center.

Hamey’s complaint notes that the Premier Sports Campus is owned and operated as a Manatee County park.

“Respondent (Baugh), by her own admission as stated by her at a county work session on Feb. 18, took full responsibility for choosing the two zip code locations and advised she was not directed by the governor to do so. Both of these zip codes are located in her district, are predominantly white and have an average median income of over $100,000,” the complaint states. It also notes Baugh lives in the 34202 zip code and owns a business there as well.

The ethics complaint states, “Respondent (Baugh) further admits in her responses to correspondence from an angry resident that she ‘did have a lack of judgment.’ ”

Hamey’s complaint cites language contained in Florida Statute 112.313(6) that states, “No public officer shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties to secure a special privilege, benefit or exemption for himself, herself or others.”

The complaint also states, “The first instance of violating 112.313(6) occurred when respondent (Baugh) took it upon herself to determine what two zip codes were worthy to receive an additional 3,000 vaccines and chose two areas that were advantageous to her personally and to the detriment of the other 150,000 persons over the age of 65 who had done as directed and entered into a lottery system.

“Respondent used her position to advise the governor of her choices. She did so with no discussion with the other six commissioners, and she did so without any consideration to the very lottery system she (and the other commissioners) put into place for the residents of Manatee County to maintain fairness in the process,” according to the complaint.

“The second instance of violating 112.313(6) occurred just days after already excluding over 140,000 residents from a chance at the 3,000 vaccines – only 7,285 of the approximately 150,000 signed-up residents lived in 34202 or 34211. Respondent created a ‘VIP’ list to ensure that she and several friends and neighbors got vaccines out of those 3,000 that were provided by the state. Two of the parties that she listed on her ‘VIP’ list didn’t even live within the two zip codes that she chose as the ones to get the vaccine,” Hamey stated in her complaint.

“These actions taken by the respondent, separately and over the course of approximately a week, are a clear violation of the requirements outlined in 112.313(6),” the complaint states.

The ethics complaint is accompanied by several evidentiary exhibits, including the Monday, Feb. 15 email Baugh sent Saur that contained her list of five specified vaccine recipients.

The exhibits also include the Tuesday, Feb. 9, email Baugh sent Saur that said, “Jake, the state wants Rex to keep a list. Can we do that.”

In response, Saur wrote, “The state hasn’t mentioned anything to us on this end yet on what they require. We would be able to pull from our vaccine waiting pool for scheduling for them.”

BAUGH REMAINS COMMISSION CHAIR

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission voted 4-3 in opposition to Commissioner Reggie Bellamy’s motion to remove Baugh as the commission chairperson. Bellamy’s motion did not seek to remove Baugh as a county commissioner, nor does the commission have that authority. Before making his motion, Bellamy asked Baugh if she would resign as commission chair. Baugh said she would not.

Baugh was then joined by commissioners George Kruse, James Satcher and Kevin Van Ostenbridge in opposing her removal as chair. Commissioners Misty Servia and Carol Whitmore joined Bellamy in support of his failed motion.

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VACCINATION: Investigation triggered

FROM PAGE 11 the pop-up site. On Feb. 12, Alicia Niki Boyette, a contractor on behalf of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, sent an email to Baugh regarding the registration process for the ‘upcoming vaccination event.’ Boyette indicated that the information the department required for the event was a list with names, date of birth and phone numbers. Baugh forwarded the email from Boyette to Saur, who replied that he was working on it. The next day, Baugh replied to Saur ‘Pls send to me when you have info as I am working on a list.’ On Monday, Feb. 15, Baugh sent an email to Saur with the subject matter ‘Names for list’ in which she added a number of individuals to the list of those who would receive the extra doses of vaccine at the pop-up site,” Barfield’s complaint states.

“A notice was sent out to Manatee County residents on Feb. 17 advising that the vaccinations scheduled for Bennett Park under the adopted process would be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, the plan to distribute the additional doses at the pop-up site went forward,” the complaint states.

BARFIELD COMMENTS

When contacted Tuesday, Barfield said, “Vaccine distribution must not be based on politics. Manatee County unanimously adopted the Vaccine Standby Pool and residents have been patiently waiting for their number to be called. It’s offensive and criminal when one commissioner diverts 3,000 vaccine doses to an affluent area and then adds names, including her own, to a VIP list.”

“Worse, the regular vaccine distribution that was planned for the same weekend was canceled on the grounds of inclement weather. Yet the vaccine distribution at the pop-up site for the VIP list went forward without a hitch. If those optics aren’t bad enough, the VIP list and two zip codes selected by Baugh for vaccine distribution at the pop-up site happen to be the most affluent and white in Manatee County. I might add that these two zip codes have the lowest rate of COVID-19 infection within Manatee County,” Barfield said.

“This conduct is the classic example of corruption and using official power to gain a benefit for friends and the well-connected. It’s time for our system of justice to hold her accountable,” Barfield said.

Aqua homes under construction

Construction has begun on the new single-family homes being built in the gated Aqua community being developed by Medallion Home and developer Carlos Beruff. The gated community is being built between El Conquistador Parkway and Sarasota Bay in unincorporated Manatee County. Gated entrances and fencing were recently installed and joined the previously constructed multi-use building that houses the sales center and offices. According to the Medallion Home website, movein ready Aqua homes range in price from $564,100 to $849,100. Furnished investor homes are also available. The Aqua community will include a four-acre man-made lagoon and beach. After several years and multiple plan variations, the Manatee County Commission, in 2017, voted 7-0 to approve the development plans that allow for up to 16 95-foot condo buildings, an unspecified number of buildings between 36 and 75 feet tall, and a total of 2,894 residential units and 78,000 square feet of commercial space. The development plans no longer include the controversial marina and navigation canal removed from the previously proposed plans in 2013 when the development was then known as Long Bar Pointe.

JOE HENDRICKS | SUN The first single-family homes are now being built in the Aqua community.

Island organizations receive donations

Former Home Sweet Home chair Carol Carter presents representatives from the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, Island Players and All Island Denominations with checks for $1,261.16 each. The money is the last of the funds received by the now-defunct Anna Maria Island Home Sweet Home nonprofit group founded by Carter and former Island resident Jean Peelen. The goal of the nonprofit was to help bring families and full-time residents back to Anna Maria Island by providing affordable housing. Though the group was unable to amass enough funds to purchase property and didn’t receive a property donation, Carter said she was happy that the remaining funds from the nonprofit could go to help other Island community organizations.

KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN

Beach renourishment begins again

While Coquina

Beach gets more sand, new sea oats are taking root to hold new dunes together in Bradenton Beach. The plants are protected by law.

BY CINDY LANE

SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The beaches are getting wider and new sea oats are taking root on new dunes, all part of Manatee County’s beach renourishment program.

The Coquina Beach Storm Damage Restoration project began last Thursday just south of the Coquina Beach lifeguard tower and will move north toward Bridge Street 24 hours a day, seven days a week until the expected completion date of May 15.

About 75,000 cubic yards of sand will be placed on Coquina Beach to compensate for sand lost during Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricane Hermine in 2016.

The county’s contractor, Cottrell Contracting, is fencing off 800- to 1,000-foot sections of beach and providing a path on the beach landward of the fence so that people can walk past the closed areas, according to Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources officials. Sand ramps built over the pipe carrying the sand allow beachgoers to get to the Gulf. However, access to parts of Coquina Beach and its public parking lot will be restricted throughout construction.

The last renourishment project, which ended in October, widened a 5.5-mile stretch of beach in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, where crews used bulldozers to build new dunes in vulnerable areas of the newlyrenourished beaches.

Hundreds of small sea oat plants were planted in the dunes to help hold the sand in place. Dunes protect upland buildings and roads from water intrusion, provide plant and animal habitat and contribute to the beauty of the beach. To preserve them, Florida law makes it a crime to cut, harvest, remove or eradicate sea oats from beaches and other public land. Violating the law is a first-degree misdemeanor.

The county has participated in eight beach nourishment projects, placing about 6.9 million cubic yards of sand on Anna Maria Island beaches from offshore borrow areas.

CINDY LANE | SUN Sea oats were planted on the new dunes created in Bradenton Beach during last year’s $17.3 million beach renourishment project.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Augostini and Brennan share honors

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That form also notes that Augostini, a retired electrical engineer, uses that knowledge to assist his neighbors.

“He has helped me and others in the neighborhood with golf cart issues due to battery problems, never asking for compensation. He has been very generous with helping neighbors and others,” Brodersen wrote.

After accepting his award, Augostini said, “Thank you very much. I think kids that can’t afford bikes should have bikes, and that’s what I do. I get them from other people. I get them from scrap piles, people drop them off and I rebuild them and repaint them and they go to kids at Christmas and put a smile on their face.”

Some of the bikes Augostini refurbishes also go to adults in need.

Carter then read aloud the nomination form Walter submitted on behalf of Brennan.

“I have known Lynn all of my life. Lynn’s family has lived/owned property on Oak Avenue since 1949. She then built her home on Oak Avenue in 1991. She is very involved with this city,” the form said.

The nomination form noted many of Brennan’s past and present involvements are associated with the Roser Memorial Community Church and include serving as an usher, a Ministries Committee member and chairperson and assisting with the Roser Food Pantry. Brennan served as a docent at the AMI Historical Society Museum, served as the society’s vice president and then served for four years as its president.

Brennan also spent many years as a Turtle Watch volunteer, was an original member of the Home Sweet Home group that promoted full-time residency on Anna Maria Island and is a new member of the All Island Denominations organization that assists Island residents in need.

Adding his thoughts, Bob Carter said, “I don’t know where she found all the time to do that. She and her husband, Jack, have done many, many things for many people on this Island and it’s a great pleasure for me to present you with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.”

After accepting the award, Brennan said, “It’s a great honor to be selected. We have many individuals that that give their time and give their talent and give their expertise to this city to make it a great community. I’m so thankful to be selected.”

JOE HENDRICKS | SUN Bob Carter recognized Lynn Brennan as one of Anna Maria’s Distinguished Citizens of the Year. submitted on behalf of the Voyles, Carol Carter mentioned Carl’s distinguished naval and medical careers and his service as the two-time marshal of the city’s annual Veterans Day parade. She noted Joan’s past efforts organizing the AMI ArtsHop events, her service on the city’s cell tower art committee and her artwork that focuses on the Island’s history and culture. She also noted the couple’s support for The Center.

On the nomination form he submitted on behalf of Malfese, Sebring noted Malfese is a lifelong resident of Anna Maria who works at the Rod & Reel Pier and also volunteers his time there. Sebring noted Malfese is known for helping children bait their hooks, cast their lines and bring in their catch while fishing from the pier.

“He’s an individual that loves the city of Anna Maria and wants to help keep the magic alive that makes Anna Maria so special,” Sebring wrote.

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Gitt Team gets second win over Servis First Bank

BY MONICA SIMPSON

SPECIAL TO THE SUN

After game six in the adult co-ed soccer league, three teams go into the next week with four wins: Allied, Burton Brick & Tile and Sato Real Estate. Two middle-of-the-pack teams, The Gitt Team and Servis First Bank, met on the pitch last Thursday night, making the competition even closer.

The Gitt Team’s win put them even with the Blalock Walters’ squad with 2-4-0 records. The loss for Servis First Bank put them at a 500 season with one regular season game left to play.

In the win, Neil Fellowes was credited with five saves for The Gitt Team. Ben Sato had eight stops and Andrew Sullivan prevented five goals on the other side of the field for Servis First Bank.

Always solid on the pitch, Greg Ross had a single goal along with teammate Ugur Durmaz. The two goals by Ross And Durmaz, just was not enough against The Gitt Team.

New faces to the league put the points up for The Gitt Team. Tanner Zellmar put two shots past the Servis goalkeeper. Franco Ortiz and Owen Huffman both had solo goals for the winning team, accompanying Robbie Fellowes’ strike that led to another point on the scoreboard.

Recreational sports at The Center continues with youth flag football playoff action this week. On Tuesday night, quarterfinal action took place on the gridiron with Moss Builders and Root Logix both earning byes going into the playoffs as the top ranked 8-to 10-yearold and 11-to 13-year old leagues, respectively.

In the youngest competitive recreational league, Tidy MD went against Shady Lady, Cloud battled Rays Ramblings, and Coastline Contractors fought Beach Bums for a place in the semifinals. The tween team matchups put Poppos on the field with HSH, Gulf Drive Café skirmished Ugly Grouper, and Detweillers faced The Gitt Team on the large field.

Moss Builders will play the winner of the matchup between Coastline Contractors and Beach Bums on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:15 p.m. The victor of the game between Gulf Drive Café and Ugly Grouper will meet Root Logix at 6 p.m. for the first championship slot.

The championship games for both age group leagues will be played on March 9 at 7:45 p.m. for the 11-to 13year old league and 8 p.m. for the small field competitors.

MONICA SIMPSON | SUN Johnny Perusi, for Servis First Bank, takes possession of the ball against The Gitt Team’s Tanner Zellmar last Thursday night at The Center.

SUN SCOREBOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 YOUTH CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL WEEK #6 8-TO 10-YEAR OLD LEAGUE Tidy MD 20 Rays Ramblings 13

Coastline Contractors 28 Moss Builders 33

Shady Lady Beach Bums 8 12

11-TO 13-YEAR OLD LEAGUE Gulf Drive (3-3-0) Café 13 Ugly Grouper 12 The Gitt Team HSH 26 27

Root Logix Detweillers 20 13

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 YOUTH CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL WEEK #6 8-TO 10-YEAR OLD LEAGUE Cloud (4-2-0) 13 Shady Lady (0-5-1) 12

Coastline Contractors (3-3-0) 20 Beach Bums (3-3-0) 14

Tidy MD (4-1-1) 27 Moss Builders (5-1-0) 14

11-TO 13-YEAR OLD LEAGUE Root Logix Poppos (6-0-0) 12 (3-2-1) 6

HSH Detweillers (1-5-0) 26 (3-2-1) 52

The Gitt Team (1-5-0) 12 Ugly Grouper (3-3-0) 18 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ADULT CO-ED SOCCER WEEK #6 Jiffy Lube (1-4-1) 2 Burton Brick and Tile (4-0-2) 5

The Gitt Team (2-4-0) 5 Servis First Bank (3-3-0) 2

Sato Real Estate (4-0-2) 6 Blalock Walters (2-4-0) 2

Allied (4-1-1) win by forfeit Slim’s Place (0-4-2)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ADULT CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL WEEK #6 Ugly Grouper (6-0) 33 Beach Bums

Mi-Box Salty Printing

Moss Builders (3-3) 13 Solid Rock Construction (4-2) 35

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