Anna Maria Island Sun May 15, 2019

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May 15, 2019

Airbnb is compliant and will not be fined

The Airbnb host and Mayor Dan Murphy resolved the matter amicably.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

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The Confederate memorial used to stand across the street from the county administration building.

County voters will decide Confederate monument’s location The Rye Preserve and Fogartyville Cemetery were mentioned as potential locations.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Next year, Anna Maria Island’s registered voters will help determine the new location for the Confederate memorial erected in front of the county courthouse in 1924 and removed and placed in storage in 2017.

Acting on a motion Commissioner Vanessa Baugh made at the Tuesday, May 7, meeting, the commission unanimously agreed to appoint a nine-member committee that will recommend at least three proposed locations for the Confederate memorial to be placed on the 2020 ballot.

At the suggestion of Commissioner Reggie Bellamy – the commission’s only African American – the committee will include at least four African Americans.

Deputy County Administrator John Osborne will serve as the committee moderator and commission liaison.

Commissioner Priscilla Trace initiated last week’s discussion.

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The privately-owned Fogartyville Cemetery in Bradenton was mentioned as a possible location.

“I promised a lot of folks I would make sure this memorial was not forgotten,” she said.

Trace said the county learned in February the state would not allow the memorial to be placed at the previously-discussed, state-owned Gamble Plantation Historic State Park in Ellenton. Her goal is to now find a location owned and controlled by the county.

At Trace’s request, Osborne presented several potential locations that included Bunker Hill Community Park, a county-owned utility property next to the

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ANNA MARIA – Upon further review, the city of Anna Maria concludes the Airbnb at 302 North Shore Drive does not have to be registered as a vacation rental because it’s owner-occupied and has on-site management.

This came in response to the April 30 code enforcement hearing that resulted in Special Magistrate Karla Owens levying a $250 per day fine on the Airbnb property owner, DLVAMI 302 North Shore LLC. The fine was to continue accruing until the rental property was registered in accordance with the city’s vacation rental ordinance.

The Manatee County Property Appraiser website lists the LLC as the duplex owner and an Anna Maria post office box as the LLC’s mailing address. State records list Denise Valley as the LLC manager and 302 North Shore Drive as the address for the LLC dissolved in September.

The Airbnb website lists Valley’s son, Floyd Calhoun, as the property’s Airbnb host. On Friday, Calhoun met with Mayor Dan Murphy.

“The matter has been resolved, and the fines have been eliminated. The city found out this address is Mr. Calhoun’s permanent residence, so therefore, according to the language in our ordinance, it’s not a vacation rental because he has onsite management,” Murphy said Friday afternoon.

Adopted in 2015, Anna Maria’s vacation rental ordinance says: “It is the intent of this chapter to regulate vacation rentals as defined by Florida Statutes, as well as other transient public lodging establishments that do not have on-site management.”

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This owner-occupied Airbnb on North Shore Drive is not required to register with the city as a vacation rental.

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Waste Management gets first crack at solid waste contract A final decision has not yet been made as to which company will provide trash and recycling services in Anna Maria and what their final rates will be.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Residents may see their trash and recycling bills goes down, but vacation rental owners and Anna Maria business owners may see their bills increase significantly.

Mayor Dan Murphy is now authorized to negotiate a new seven-year contract with Waste Management.

If those negotiations are successful, Waste Management will continue to provide Anna Maria’s solid waste services. If Murphy’s cannot reach acceptable terms with Waste Management, he will seek the commission authorization to negotiate with Waste Pro. Both companies submitted proposals in response to the city’s recent request for proposals (RFP), and both hope to secure the city’s trash and recycling contract.

Bob ten Haaf represented Waste Pro

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Commission Chair Brian Seymour feels the business community is being asked to bear too much of the load when it comes to the city’s new solid waste contract. Bill Gresham and Jason White represented Waste Management at the May 9 commission meeting. at the Thursday, May 9, commission meeting. Bill Gresham and Jason White represented Waste Management.

RESIDENTIAL RATES

Regarding the proposed residential fees, Murphy said Waste Management’s current fee is $59.70 every three months.

“Waste Pro came in at $54.48 for residents and Waste Management came in at $53.79,” Murphy said.

Murphy said the side-door pickup required of non-homesteaded short-term vacation rentals is currently $69.30. He said Waste Pro proposed a new rate of

$91.68 and Waste Management proposed $114.

Waste Management is offering to increase the city’s franchise fee from 4 percent to 8 percent of the total gross revenue collected from Anna Maria customers. Waste Management offered a 12 percent franchise fee, minus tipping fees.

The commission preferred Waste Management’s twice-weekly pickup over the four times a week proposed by Waste Pro. The commission preferred Waste Management’s two-year price lock over Waste Management’s oneyear price lock.

To avoid traffic and reduce congestion, both companies offered to begin pickup services along Pine Avenue one hour earlier, beginning at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m.

When ten Haaf addressed the commission, Murphy noted Waste Pro’s proposed franchise fee was a percentage of the gross revenue minus the tipping fees, which is not what the RFP requested.

Murphy said this makes it difficult to make an apples-to-apples comparison. He said he could have disqualified Waste Pro’s bid for that reason, but he wanted to hear more.

In response, ten Haaf said Waste Pro has its own processing company and is not land fill reliant. Based on internal comparisons, ten Haaf said he thinks Waste Pro’s proposed franchise fee is better than Waste Management’s.

When addressing Waste Management, Murphy said he didn’t feel the feel residential rate came down far enough. Gresham said they could negotiate a different rate but that would affect the other rates.

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Golf tournament tees off Saturday There’s still time to enter the inaugural Nancy Franklin Flippin’ Mullet Open Golf Tournament taking place Saturday, May 18 at the Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club in Bradenton.

The entry fee for the two-person, best ball scramble is $80 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, cart fee, a goodies bag, lunch and an after-party at the Flippin’ Mullet Sports Bar in Cortez. Non-golfers can attend the lunch and after-party for $25.

Teeing off with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., the tournament will include a longest drive contest, a closest to the pin contest and a chance to win a new car by shooting a hole in one. The after-party will include raffles and a silent auction. The tournament and after-party proceeds will benefit The Blessing Bags Project.

To register, email Kat Cox at swordfishkat@ gmail.com or call Kat at 941-525-0673 or Greg Koeper at 941-447-5287 or stop by the Swordfish Grill at 4628 119th St. W. in Cortez. The Sun is the media sponsor for this event.

MPO seeks public input on transportation plans Lend your voice to the future of transportation in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The Sarasota/ Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking community input on the organization’s Transform Tomorrow 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan through an online survey. MPO members are hopeful that around 4,500 or more people will participate in the survey to give them an idea of the needs, concerns, desires and priorities from different areas of the community. To participate, visit https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4922410/ Transform-Tomorrow-General-Survey.

Cortez Bridge work continues Repair work on the Cortez Bridge will begin again on the week of May 19-23. Vehicles for the repair work may intermittently block the westbound turn lane going north in Bradenton Beach.

Drivers should expect some single lane closures at night between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Corrections • LLC’s are filed with the Florida Division of Corporations. A story in last week’s Sun incorrectly referred to the agency as the Florida Division of Incorporations.

• The Bradenton Beach Commission voted 3-1 in 2017 to hire attorney Robert Watrous to represent the city and initiate the Sunshine Law lawsuit.

Commissioner Marilyn Maro was absent when the vote took place. Last week’s story included an incorrect vote total.

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Dog park supporters get answers

Holmes Beach dog park users have a better understanding of how improvements will be made after meeting with City Engineer Lynn Burnett.

BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Dog park users are feeling a bit better about the future of their pooches’ beloved outdoor space after hearing plans for the park from City Engineer Lynn Burnett.

After a misstep the week before, Burnett and Eron Wasserman from LTA Engineers met with more than a dozen interested community members during an emergency parks and beautification meeting held at city hall. Burnett assured attendees that while some projects in the city field complex, such as the skate park, seem to be moving forward more quickly than others, there is no priority for these other projects over the planned dog park improvements.

Currently, she said demolition of the former tot lot and the skate park is in progress, followed by the construction area in the parking area on the northeast side of the complex being moved to the site of the former skate park near public works. The next step forward for the city field complex is to begin grading, drainage and resloping work to improve drainage in the area. During this phase, Burnett said the clay will be removed from the current baseball diamond, and once drainage work is complete, the new surfaces for the dog park will be installed.

While some of the drainage and resurfacing is done, she added that the new and current dog parks will be closed due to the fencing having to be removed for a period of about 45 days. The dates that the dog park will be closed have yet to be determined though drainage and resurfacing work is expected to take place beginning in June and continuing through August.

In the last 30 days of construction, currently planned for late August and September, Burnett said community members will really see the dog park begin to

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City Engineer Lynn Burnett and her associate Eron Wasserman answer questions for the more than a dozen people who came to hear about plans for the Holmes Beach dog park. Left, Burnett Wasserman make adjustments to a map of the dog park to help meet the needs of the park’s users.

take shape as the ground cover is laid, fencing is put back up, shade structures are constructed, benches placed, trees planted and other elements are placed in the new park. A soft opening for the new and improved dog park is currently planned for some time in October.

Dog park users seemed pleased with the plan, with some offering suggestions including where to place the four access points planned to the park, one on each side of the fencing, how to place pathways for easy access by handicapped visitors and extending the fence between the small and large dog parks by about 8 feet into the planned large dog park to give the small dogs a little more play area.

The proposed expansion of the small dog park also would give Burnett the opportunity to relocate the shade structure in the small dog park to allow pet parents to view their dogs playing along the

common fence line. Burnett said the shade structure in the large dog park will likely be replaced rather than moved to the new park location because she said moving it would cost more money and would damage the structure.

She recommended using both grass and a shell and sand mixture recommended by the Parks and Beautification Committee for ground cover in the large dog park. Attendees agreed to the idea, but some were concerned that grass in some areas would be worn away by frequent use even with irrigation in the park.

In the future, Burnett said that more public meetings would be held for updates on improvements as the project progresses, beginning with the capital improvement plan update planned to be presented during a future city commission budget work session.

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Multi-use trail extension being pursued Anna Maria officials hope their efforts will inspire similar efforts in Holmes Beach.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s city officials want to fill in its share of the gap that still exists between Anna Maria’s multi-use trail and Holmes Beach’s new multi-use trail.

Both concrete trails run along the eastern edge of Gulf Drive.

Commissioner Amy Tripp requested the discussion that took place at the Thursday, May 9, meeting. After approximately 25 minutes of discussion, the commission unanimously agreed to issue a request for proposals that will provide the commission with a firm cost estimate.

Tripp thinks Anna Maria should lead by example and complete the remaining section of her city’s multi-use trail by extending it south from Archer Way to CrossPointe Fellowship’s southernmost driveway. The remaining gap between the church driveway and 85th Street is in Holmes Beach and would

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City Commissioner Amy Tripp is a bicycling enthusiast and an advocate for pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The city of Anna Maria’s multiuse trail currently stops at Archer Way on the south end of town. be left for that city to complete when possible.

Anna Maria completed its initial multi-use path last fall. It extends north from Archer Way to Willow Avenue.

There it connects to North Shore Drive, which provides bicyclists an alternate route through residential neighborhoods.

Murphy said he contacted someone in Holmes Beach and was told con-

necting that city’s trail to Anna Maria’s trail is not is not the books this year.

Murphy said he was told those funds might be available next year.

Murphy said Anna Maria could build a five-foot-wide paved trail that would be narrower than the existing trail that is six or seven feet wide in most places and five in others.

Murphy said a 5-foot-wide trail extension would not require any trees to

be removed or any rights of way to be acquired. Nor would it require any additional sewer or drainage elements. “$50,000 should cover it, it could be a little bit less,” Murphy said.

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For information, call 7086130 May 15, 5:30 p.m. – Special Magistrate hearing May 23, 6 p.m. – City Commission regular meeting May 27, all day – City offices closed for Memorial Day May 27, 10 a.m. – Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute – City Pier Park JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

This view from shore shows the progress being made on the new pier.

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New pier taking shape The construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier continues and the pier walkway is taking shape as the support bents and timbers are installed. During last week’s commission meeting, Mayor Dan Murphy showed the commission comparative photos of the old pier structure after the planks were removed and the new pier structure being built.

Construction firms interested in building the restaurant, bait shop and restroom at the pier’s T-end have until May 20 to submit their bids for consideration. Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission with then review the bids and deem one firm as the city’s top choice to serve as the phase two construction contractor. Barring any unforeseen delays, the new pier and pier buildings are expected to open to the public by year’s end.

For information, call 7781005 May 16, 11 a.m. – Pier Team meeting May 16, noon – City Commission meeting May 21, 10 a.m. – City Commission work meeting May 22, 1 p.m. – Planning

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For information, call 7085800 May 27, all day – May 28, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting May 30, 6 p.m. – City Commission work session

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May 21, 2 p.m. – Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall May 21, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOTE: EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS INDICATED.

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The new pier is taking shape and remains on schedule.

State legislators attending Anna Maria Memorial Day salute Anna Maria will again honor America’s veterans on Memorial Day.

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wild FL 101: Biocube Project, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923 ext. 6036.

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ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is thrilled that Florida Senate President Bill Galvano and State Representative Will Robinson will be attending the city’s Memorial Day Salute.

Murphy said Galvano and Robinson will assist with the placement of a memorial wreath at the base of the City Pier Park flagpole. The Memorial Day ceremonies will also include a flag presentation by the United States Marine Corps and a special recognition of veterans and their spouses or significant others.

Murphy said both state legislators will receive keys to the city for the assistance they provided during the recent legislative session in which they supported the city’s continued fight to preserve its home rule rights regarding vacation rental regulations.

Galvano and Robertson also

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Memorial Day has become an annual day of celebration and recognition in the city of Anna Maria. supported the city’s request for $285,000 in additional state funds to help fund the construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier – a request still awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature as of Monday.

“It’s an honor that the president of the Florida Senate and Representative Robinson would take the time to attend our ceremony honoring veterans and their spouses,” Murphy said.

“All gave some and some gave all,” he added, regarding those who served or serve their country

– a sacrifice he himself made.

Anna Maria’s third annual Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute will take place Monday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. under the shade sail structure at City Pier Park. The free symphony performance will feature members of the Anna Maria Island Concert Orchestra. Free refreshments will also be served.

City Pier Park is located at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard. This event is cosponsored by The Sun newspaper.

Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Tour the A.P. Bell Fish House, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $28.

Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m.

Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Read, Read, Read!, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m.

Science and Service Book Club, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 5 p.m.

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Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

AMI Chamber Golf Outing for Scholarships, IMG Golf Academy, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reserve to 941-778-1541.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunset Starlight Paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7 p.m. Reserve to 941-7425923, ext. 6044.

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Historical fiction writing workshop, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9 a.m., $78.

Preserve Paddle Yoga, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Reserve at www.saltybuddhaco.com.Meditation with Sheryl, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

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Commissioner shares thoughts on 2019 legislative session State legislators’ attempts to strip away Florida cities’ home rule rights proved unsuccessful.

THANK YOU

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – On Sunday, May 12, Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter provided an email recap of the Florida Legislature’s recentlyconcluded 2019 legislative session.

“We can breathe a sigh of relief.

The 2019 legislative session ended, and we are ‘safe’ for another year.

Attempts by various legislators to pre-empt home rule of short-term rentals failed. Thanks to all of you who emailed, phoned and wrote letters to committee members – it worked,” Carter wrote.

FAILED BILLS

Senate Bill 1720 sought to expand the scope of Bert Harris claims, but it died without a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and never progressed any further.

Its companion bill in the House, HB 1383, passed through three House committees, but without a Senate companion died before it ever reached the House floor for a final vote.

“These bills attempted to expand the Bert Harris Act and would have created a universal application if a city granted a variance to the private property rights of any

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Commissioner Carol Carter provided her fellow commissioners and others with legislative updates during the state legislature’s recent session. one property that variance would have applied to all ‘similarly situated’ properties,” Carter wrote.

“There were also two other preemptive bills you helped kill this session: SB 824 and its companion, HB 987,” Carter wrote.

These bills were another attempt by the state legislature to preempt the regulation of vacation rental to the state and take that authority away from Florida cities and counties. Adoption of these bills would have rendered null and void Anna Maria’s vacation rental ordinance, as well as the vacation rental ordinances adopted in Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.

“Thankfully, SB 824 was never heard in Senate committee. It was frightening that HB 987 quickly cleared all its committees, but without its companion bill it too died,” Carter wrote.

Carter thanked Senate President Bill Galvano, Senator Joe Gruters and Representative Will Robinson.

The three state legislators from the Bradenton-Sarasota area met separately with Carter and Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy in Tallahassee on March 20.

“All three understood our plea to ‘Let cities work’ and allow home rule to be effective. Thanks also to our lobbyist in Tallahassee, Chip Case, who did all the behind the scenes work for us in Tallahassee and set up the March 20 meetings,” Carter wrote.

IT’S NOT OVER

“Those who wish to eliminate our home rule rights will be back lobbying in Tallahassee again next year. The three Anna Maria Island cities plan to take a pro-active stance prior to the 2020 legislative session,” Carter wrote.

She mentioned creating “thumbdrive videos” that show the impact of short-term rentals and the effectiveness of the local home rule efforts that in Anna Maria include annual inspections and the mandatory registration of short-term rentals.

Carter’s email expressed her belief that these local efforts help protect the health and safety of visitors and residents alike.

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Two receive tourism awards Tourism week was celebrated the week of April 29 and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau staff closed out the week with its 2019 Champions in Tourism Awards.

The event took place May 3 aboard the Anna Maria Princess paddle wheel boat. This year, Liza Kubik took home the annual Tourism Ambassador Award, an award honoring a person who represents the area as a destination in a positive manner, promotes and supports visitation to the area and provides the best possible visitor experience. Kubik is on the board of directors for Sarasota-Manatee Originals, a group of local restaurants dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of the Bradenton area.

The third annual Ed Hunzeker Hospitality Leadership Award was handed out to Janene Ameck by the award’s namesake and its first-ever recipient, former County Administrator Ed Hunzeker. Ameck is the chief executive

officer of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, as well as presidentelect of the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton and serves on various nonprofit and advisory committees in the community.

BAVCVB Executive Director Elliott Falcione had good things to say about both award recipients in a May 6 press release.

“Both recipients work tirelessly behind the scenes to exceed expectations for the Bradenton area visitor and have dedicated their careers to the visitor experience,” Falcione said.

“Janene works day in and out to provide diverse and enriching opportunities for the entertainment and education of visitors and Liza is committed to crafting and delivering the consummate hospitality message on behalf of the entire culinary scene of our destination. I am thrilled to publicly acknowledge and thank them both for their leadership and ongoing support of our efforts and initiatives.”

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Food collection The Anna Maria Island Paddlers from Paradise took time out of competing in dragon boat races to hold a food bank drive for the week of May 1 to May 8. The M food collected went to the Manatee County Food Bank.

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Sanclemente earns Certified Municipal Clerk designation Terri Sanclemente has completed the International Institute of Municipal Clerks’ demanding educational requirements.

We are lucky and fortunate as a city to have someone so

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – City Clerk Terri Sanclemente is now a Certified Municipal Clerk.

On Friday, May 10, Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie received a letter from International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) President Stephanie Carouthers Kelly informing him of this designation.

“Terri Sanclemente, of the city of Bradenton Beach, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements; and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state,” Kelly’s letter says.

It also notes the IIMC was founded in 1947 and has 14,000 members throughout the United States, Canada and in 15 other countries.

“In light of the speed and drastic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not only desirable,

intelligent and talented working for the residents of Bradenton Beach.”

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Bradenton Beach City Clerk Terri Sanclemente, right, has joined the ranks of Certified Municipal Clerks. it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with growing demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve. Your city can take immense pride in Terri’s educational accomplishments and achievement of this milestone,” Kelly’s letter said.

“On behalf of the IIMC board of directors, I am honored to endorse the conferring of CMC to Terri Sanclemente, CMC of the city of Bradenton Beach. We share your pride in this achievement and we applaud your support of the role

Terri plays in your city,” Kelly’s letter concluded.

“Terri has always done a great job as our city clerk in Bradenton Beach. She has always been so professional and taken so much pride in the work she performs. And in recent years, Terri has doubled up on her educational requirements while still performing her duties as our city clerk,” Chappie said on Monday.

“The city clerk is such a key component in city government. It’s not an easy job and it has so many

duties and responsibilities in regard to records retention, Sunshine Law compliance and scheduling. Terri has done a marvelous job, and in her hiring practices she’s created a team that compliments her so well.

We are lucky and fortunate as a city to have someone so intelligent and talented working for the residents of Bradenton Beach,” Chappie said.

“I am very proud and honored to be the Certified Municipal Clerk for the city of Bradenton Beach,” Sanclemente said.

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Surf on The West Coast Surf Shop will hold its annual surf camp Monday through Friday the weeks of June 24, July 1 and July 8 on the beach in front of the shop, 3902 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The surf camp has no age restrictions, but campers must be good swimmers and have good attention spans. To register, call 941-778-1001.

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Wildlife Ed Straight, left, owner of Wildlife, Inc. a non-profit animal rescue and rehabilitation agency in Bradenton Beach, shows off an owl before Anna Maria Elementary School students. To the right is Wildlife, Inc., Education Director David Sadkin.

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Bike to school day Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer led a bike to school convoy last Wednesday. May 8, to emphasize safety when students ride to and from school. All were outfitted with helmets.

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PATH: Extension being pursued Tripp said its worth spending $50,000 to complete a project that addresses public safety. “If it inspires Holmes Beach to step up and meet us, all the better. I’m all for the pier, but I think we get a little single-issued. It’s all about the pier all the time,� she added.

Woodland said he wasn’t concerned about spending $50,000 in the current budget cycle because the city’s ad valorem tax revenues continue to increase each year.

Commissioner Doug Copeland said, “I could go either way on this.

I could see waiting until the next budget. At the same time, we could once again be the leader and finish this project for $50,000 – $50,000 is not going to keep us from building the pier.�

Copeland then suggested issuing an RFP to provide the commission with the funding details needed to decide when to initiate the project. “If we have to do an RFP it’s not going to be until September anyway,� Seymour said.

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the new Anna Maria City Pier. He also mentioned the approaching hurricane season as another unknown.

Murphy also said he doesn’t want the trail construction taking place during peak tourist season like it did in Holmes Beach.

As a side note, Murphy said he recently learned Anna Maria’s welcome sign is actually in Holmes Beach and may need to be moved.

A SHOW OF FAITH

“It shows good faith on our part,�

Tripp said of the proposed extension. “I agree, I think the sooner the better. It’s also a safety issue,� Commissioner Dale Woodland said.

Commission Chair Brian Seymour said, “I’m all for doing this, but I think it needs to be in next year’s cycle.�

Commissioner Carol Carter said the new budget year starts soon (Oct. 1). If the trail extension is included in next year’s budget the project could be completed in the fall before the heaviest crowds return.

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Kindergarten dinner and play May 21 The Anna Maria Elementary School PTO dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria on Tuesday, May 21, The Feast restaurant will offer pepperoni and cheese pizza, baked ziti, meatballs salad, bread and a beverage for $8 for adults and $5 for kids, Desserts are available for a donation.

The play, “Jungle Party Tonight,� starts at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Sign up for the dinner by 3 p.m. Monday, May 20, to be eligible for a drawing to win Flip Flop Shop Candy Stop gift cards.

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Manatees galore Above, This manatee was seen swimming near the Rod and Reel Pier in Anna Maria on May 11.

At right, Kevin Smith and friends spotted 31 manatees swimming by the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach on May 7.

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Dock float assembly gets underway The Hecker Construction Company has begun assembling the floats to the undersides of the premanufactured dock sections that will create a new floating dock next to the Bridge Street Pier. This preliminary work is taking place at the company’s construction yard in Gibsonton.

Intended for public use, the floating day dock will be installed alongside the south side of the pier after the composite pilings are manufactured and shipped to Bradenton Beach.

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Engaged Molly McDonough and John Jaeger announced their wedding engagement. The couple plans on being married Aug. 3, 2019, in Sarasota. McDonough is a former Anna Maria Elementary student who graduated from Manatee High. She graduated with a business degree from the University of Central Florida.

Jaeger is from Tracy, California and graduated with a criminal justice degree from Southeastern University in Lakeland. The couple met in Wisconsin where McDonough spent a summer interning with the Northwoods College Baseball League.

Jaeger was a baseball player with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, Northwood League for two summers. The couple lives in Atlanta now with their golden doodle, Kona. A honeymoon trip to Barbados is planned after the wedding.

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Appreciation Last week was staff appreciation week at Anna Maria Elementary School as the PTO had members prepare lunches for the teachers and staff. School nurse Vicki Dunning looks over the Italian food that was served on Wednesday.

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Goodbye Melissa Roser Community Church Director Andy Zion hands a plaque to Melissa Merkle who ran seniors exercise classes at the church. Merkle is leaving for Ohio with her fiancĂŠ. Kirt Lietzow. The two are co-owners of Boomers in Motion. Her exercise sessions will live on through videos of past sessions.

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Beachfront, award-winning bungalows As long as you’re getting married on the beach, why not stay directly on the beach? Bungalow Beach Resort, 2000 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, has won the Top Romance award in the US by tripadvisor.com and it is located directly on the beach. This is the perfect place to escape between the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony and the reception. With the Gulf of Mexico beach just steps from your lushly landscaped cedar bungalow, it’s a great place for an extended stay. Bungalow Beach Resort, which won the 2018 Hall of Fame Award and the 2018 Excellence Award from tripadvisor.com, also is a very popular honeymoon destination. Originally, army barracks moved from Egmont Key (rumored to be); each of the bungalows retains the old Florida charm that is the essence of Anna Maria Island with modern conveniences inside. You will stay in luxury with personal touches, including baskets of embroidered towels. You have access to Amazon Prime thousands of movies), Netflix (with 15,000 free TV shows, documentaries & movies), Youtube (7 billion videos), etc.In addition, there are free trolleys for your convenience just to explore the island. Bungalow Beach Resort is famous for being directly on the beach, its charming bungalows, lush landscaping and beautiful red flowers. Whether you’re getting married or part of the wedding party, pick award-winning Bungalow Beach Resort as your home base! You’ll want to return again for your future visits and anniversary. Call the long-time owner, Gayle Luper, at Bungalow Beach Resort at 1-800-779-3601 or go to www.bungalowbeach.com to book your next great beach stay.

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Lisa McKinley and Steve Burns were married on Anna Maria Island on May 5, 2019.

They celebrated with family and friends and honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Charleston, Mass.

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Tiffany Mahmoud, nee Klos and Sameh Mahmoud celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary with their 2 year old son, Aydin, with a lunch at the Sandbar restaurant where they were married on April 25, 2014. On their wedding day in 2014, Chuck Caudill provided the music, and Patti Mckee and Ashley Wood, of the Sandbar, coordinated the wedding and reception. Tiffany and Sameh honeymooned on Anna Maria Island, and in the Dominican Republic. Tiffany, Sam and Aydin currently reside in Austin, Texas.

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Tarpon starting to show CAPTAIN DAVID WHITE

Well, the tarpon are starting to show up pretty well around here as of last week.

The majority of our trips will be targeting these flying dinosaurs. Tactics for these fish vary, but the most prolific baits seem to be pass crabs and threadfin Herring.

These fish are spooky, smart and frustrating. But definitely worth the trouble.

Inshore fishing is great right now. Snook, Spanish mackerel, redfish and snapper are loaded in the bays right now.

Pilchards are the go to baits for these fish. Freelining these baits is the method that seems to work best. Mangrove snapper are tasty critters. With the closing of snook, redfish and trout, these fish will be our primary targets.

Lastly, American red snapper season starts on June 1 for all federally permitted charter boats. We’ll be running a lot of offshore trips targeting these prized offshore fish. Season for recreational anglers starts on June 11. I expect to see a lot of boats taking advantage of this. You’re allowed two per person per day. We here at Anna Maria Charters hope you get out and chase whatever species you’re excited about.

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Summer has arrived here on Anna Maria Island, from the love bugs and temperatures climbing into the 90s to the late afternoon thunderstorms.

The the inshore bite is staying pretty productive, nonetheless, SEE CAPTAIS, PAGE 23

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Wyatt Turner and Shaw Wacter show off a pair of American red snapper caught last season with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.

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AMI Paddlers Make Splash at Dragon Boat Championship Anna Maria Island Dragon Boat Paddlers from Paradise competed in the Southeast Regional Dragon Boat Championships at Sarasota’s Nathan Benderson Park on Saturday, May 11. There were 35 of the best dragon boat teams from the Southeastern states at the festival trying to qualify to go to the US National and International Club Crew Championships.

The AMI Paddlers from Paradise had a women’s team finish second in the Premier Women’s Division and the fdifth overall women’s team in the Southeast. It was an incredible achievement for the AMI women’s team which broke all their team records for the 200M, 500M and 2K races. The AMI Paddlers were Lauri Burton Graham, Evelyn Silverthorn, Lynn Kravontka, Gail Trombley, Mileah Hudgins, Mandy Boyers, Lauri Fern, Courtney Nunemaker, Susan Lee, Marion May, Judy Gidus, Sandy Bouwer, Stacey Jiles Hanik, Jill St. John, Leigh Gardner, Lori Stuckey, Vanessa Burns Peterson, Diane Goolsby, Patty Reed, Gail McCall, Joanne Yacono-Brandt,

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Captain Wes Wildman, out of Island Discount Tackle, with a 30-inch catch and release snook.

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Rick Granite(steersman), Melinda Bradway (paddler and head coach) and Craig Bradway asst. coach.

AMI Paddlers from Paradise are sponsored by Beach Bums, Harry’s Bar & Grill, how lucky ami, TPM Unlimited, Stuckey Automotive and Pookie’s Dragons.

AMI Paddlers are always looking for active men and women that want to be a part of a special community of paddlers. If interested in joining this special AMI family contact Melinda Bradway at 941-462-2626.

as we are catching lots of snook in the shallow water with a few redfish mixed in. Now that the closure of sea trout is in affect we are now focusing on Mangrove snapper, flounder and Spanish mackerel to put in the cooler. I seem to do well with the mangs and macs around the shallow reefs through out the they bay, and as the summer heats up so will this bite.

The tarpon are starting to show up and in pretty good numbers as well. We have been seeing many pods of 100-pound plus fish, so if this on your bucket list then I would recommend booking a trip soon. The tarpon bite should only get better through the rest of May and into June. Come check us out at Island Discount Tackle for all of your fishing needs. It now has pass crabs available and frozen manhaden shad for the tarpon enthusiast. Until next week, catch em' up.

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FAMILY FUN

At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Thursday, May 16, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Book Club, 10:15 a.m.; Knit and Crochet Club, 2 to 4 p.m.; Early Readers Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m.

• Friday, May 17, Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, May 18, Meditation with Sheryl; preregistration needed, 11 a.m.

• Tuesday, May 21, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech help, 2 to 4 p.m.; Recycled book sculpture, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 942-778-6341

restaurant. One of a kind note cards bearing images of children’s artwork will be available for purchase with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit AME’s environmental programs.

There will be a watercolor demo with island artist Cory Wright and a prize drawing for a basket of art supplies from Creative Art Supply, a sponsor of Sharing Our Shores. Marie Garafano, local artist who taught all the children to paint, will have artwork on display.

Call 941-778-1906 or visit www.studioatgulfandpine.com for more information about all of The Studio at Gulf and Pine upcoming artist workshops, exhibits and other cultural events.

ART WALKS OVER THE SUMMER

The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island will continue Art Walks during the summer months. The Art Walks take place on the second Friday of each month. The dates for the summer are: May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept.

13, and Oct. 11. Visit the gallery on the Art Walks and at other times at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The Art Walks run from at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

There will be themed windows for each month of the off-season: June – Bring dad home a sunset July – Three cheers for the red, white and blue August – Beach blanket bingo September – Shower power October – Harvest

STUDENTS MIX ENVIRONMENT AND ART

The Studio at Gulf and Pine,at 10101 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria, presents “Sharing our Shores” with an artists’ reception on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For nine years, Anna Maria Elementary (AME) School third- through fifth-grade students have been creating watercolors of local wildlife alongside local artists as part of AME's hands-on environmental education program Throughout the year, AME students are involved with bird watching, growing herbs and vegetables, composting, butterfly gardening and learning about butterflies, turtles and shorebirds. This is the second year these creative paintings will be on display for the public to enjoy.

The May 16 reception features light refreshments provided by the Sandbar

es. Mail a check to AMI Privateers, P.O. Box 1238, Holmes Beach Fl 34218 to get on the guest list or Contact Jennifer “Mermaid” Price at 585-645-8975 or Tim “Hammer” Thompson at 941-7801668 for more information.

All money raised will go towards the Privateers’ mission statement of Pirates for Kids and Community. Visit their Website at www.amiprivateers.org, and don’t forget to like them on Facebook

EXPLORE ROBINSON BY WATER

Take an easy sunset paddle along the salt marshes of Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, to the mouth of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Take advantage of low tide to watch the sunset from the sandbar and return under the light of the stars.

This is an easy paddle which can be enjoyed by beginning kayakers.

This program is suitable for ages 16 and older who can meet the County's minimum eligibility requirements.

Participants must have their own canoe or kayak and safety gear. All participants must wear a life jacket.

Reservations are required by emailing sarah.denison@mymanatee.org or calling 941-742-5923, ext. 6044

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Bayshore High School sophomore, Arasely Leon, is the May featured student at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Leon is pictured holding her mixed media work “Daydreams," with her art teacher, Sadge King. Arasely is interested in pursuing a career digital arts and visual effects. When she is not honing her traditional art skills, Leon enjoys working with Photoshop.

BECOME A RUM CONNOISSEUR

The Anna Maria Island Privateers are holding a rum tasting on Saturday, May 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the. Doctor’s Office, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.

The cost is $49.99 per ticket, and only 60 tickets are available. There will be 15 of the finest rums a pirate could hope to taste. Look for their pirate ship Skullywag carrying pirates and wench-

On Saturday May 18, there will be a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mosaic NEST at Robinson Preserve at 10299 9th Ave. N.W., This USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to give instructors the necessary skills to teach short-term archery programs and introduce basic archery skills to beginners.

The class is geared toward those working with 4H Clubs, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts and camps. They will cover range safety, range set-up, basic equipment setup and repair and how to teach the basic steps of shooting.

Certification course suitable for ages 16 and older.

Pre-registration is required. Contact aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org for more information. There is a $60 certification fee.

YOGA ON THE WATER

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ful guided paddleboard yoga class with brief on-land instructions and demonstration for beginners to get a feel for the sport and for experienced practitioners to improve their technique. Next, is a short paddle journey followed by an anchored yoga session on the boards.

Each class is suitable for all levels, with options available for experienced practitioners to make their session more challenging, as well as gentle modifications for those seeking a restorative experience. This program is sponsored by Salty Buddha.

Suitable for adults.

Registration is required. To reserve your spot, visit www. saltybuddhaco,com

REJUVENATE WITH POWER FLOW YOGA

Revitalize and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit on Sunday May 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mosaic NEST at Robinson Preserve at 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton.

This (power) yoga class is designed to blend awareness of breath, physical movement and mindfulness to promote clarity of mind while developing physical strength and stamina, increasing flexibility, burning calories and detoxifying the body.

Increase your overall well-being by ending and beginning your week with this empowering & uplifting flow!

Participants must provide their own yoga mats. Program sponsored by Brandy Gray of MomWifeSOUL Yoga.

Suitable for adults.

To register, email aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org or call (941) 742-5923, ext. 6039 to register. There is a $10 participant fee payable by cash only.

BAG SOME OYSTERS

Join the volunteers on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.to create oyster bags at Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The bags will later be deployed into local estuaries to help with the creation of new oyster reefs. These reefs will improve water quality and create habitat for native creatures in our preserves. The program is suitable for participants 14 and up who can lift 25 pounds. RSVP by emailing michelle. leahy@mymanatee.org or calling 941748-4501, ext. 6035,

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OBITUARIES Joseph Ackerman Joseph Ackerman, age 90, US Marine Corps veteran, passed away April 25, 2019. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, May 14, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Dr., Holmes Beach. Condolences may be given at GriffithCline.com

Jeffery Todd Bouchard Jeffery Todd Bouchard, Born April 26, 1971 in Worcester, Mass., left us May 6, 2019. Survived by his daughter, Jessica Marie, of Bradenton; brother, David (Becky), Emma and William Bouchard, of Anna Maria; mother, Barbara and he is predeceased by dad Allen. A friend to many and will be missed by all. Jeff loved football and

golf. He was privileged to play in the first Maine Shrine Football Classic, The Lobster Bowl wearing his high school number 77. There will be no local services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge. Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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5/4, criminal mischief, 606 S, Bay Blvd. A vehicle window valued at $2,500 was smashed.

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5/3, threats, Sports Lounge, 118 Bridge St. A waitress said an intoxicated customer threatened her.

5/e, grand theft, boat anchorage. The

complainant said an expensive anchoring system was stolen from his sailboat.

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4/30, petit theft, 3400 6th Avenue. A bike and Igloo cooler were stolen from a carport.

5/1, theft, Seaside Laundromat and more, 54 Marina Drive. The victim said a female stole his keys from a folding table.

5/1, theft, 3900 East Bay Drive, Publix. A bicycle was stolen.

5/3, illegal camping, driving with an invalid license and an unassigned plate on the vehicle. Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave. The officer noticed an electric wire running from a lighted sign to a van that had darkened windows. He called for backup and knocked on the van. The suspect got out and was told what he was doing was camping, which is illegal. Computer checks showed his driver’s license was invalid and the plate on the van was not registered to the vehicle. He was ticketed and had to

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5/4, noise complaint, 211 72nd St. The officer took noise readings and wrote the renter a noise violation citation.

5/4, DUI, possession of marijuana, 700 Manatee Ave. The officer observed the driver run a stoplight and had the driver pull over. He observed signs of impairment on the driver and conducted a field sobriety test. Based on the results of the test, the driver was arrested. A search of the vehicle yielded some marijuana.

5/4, fraud, 5200 Gulf Drive The license plate camera marked a car with an owner whose license was suspended.

The officer stopped the driver who said he did not know his license was suspended. He was ticketed.

5/7, driving with a suspended license, 2800 S.R. 789. A license plate reader reported a vehicle driver with a suspended license. The officer found the vehicle parked and waited until the driver to pull out before he stopped. The officer ticketed him and had his car towed.

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Sign of the Mermaid takes hiatus The Sign of the Mermaid restaurant in Anna Maria is closed indefinitely for renovations, according to notes posted alongside the establishment’s front door. “This is the Sign of the Mermaid, we will be closed for renovations until further notice,” says the recorded message heard when calling the Anna Maria eatery. No additional details have been provided.

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Beautiful blooms These are some of the ordhids grown by Anna Maria Commissioner Doug Copeland that are now in bloom.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR SUNDAY MAY 19

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Reserve to 941-742-5923 or aedan. stockdale@mymanatee.org.

MONDAY

May 20 Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

Tuesday May 21 Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool storytime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,

Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY MAY 22

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.

AMI Chamber May Business Card Exchange, Hancock Whitney Bank, 5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, $5 for members or $10 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541 or info@ amichamber.org.

THURSDAY

May 23 Veterans services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach CafĂŠ, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

Oyster bagging event, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 5:30 p.m. Reserve to 941-748-4501 ext. 6035.

FRIDAY MAY 24

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY MAY 25

Nest Nature Days, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

CPR Training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Reserve to 941-778-6341.

Tortoise Talks, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m.

Movie Night at the Nest: The Swamp, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St.

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SUNDAY

May 26 Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Reserve to 941-742-5923 or aedan. stockdale@mymanatee.org.

MONDAY

May 27 Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.

TUESDAY MAY 28

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool storytime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

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Falling in love with a second home

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ast week we had a conversation about financing second homes and some updated government regulations about renting. We even touch on the pending Florida legislation regarding sort-term vacation rentals, but this week we’re going to talk about the practicality and affordability of second homes and falling in love.

Vacation homes are the ultimate discretionary purchase just above recreational boats. The one thing both of these big-ticket items have in common is the emotional aspect that manifests itself by the warm tingle that overwhelms you when you set eyes on the object of your affection. But be careful. It’s dangerous to fall in love so quickly and requires a great deal of vetting.

A vacation home should make you feel like you’re on vacation when you walk in the front door. You don’t want to step in and notice the peeling paint, mold or the ancient appliances. You also don’t

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER want something too big or high maintenance that it infringes on what should be a relaxing time. Technology will make some of this easier to manage as well as making your property more secure when you’re not there. You can control the heating and cooling; unlock the doors should a contractor need to get in and setup cameras to see if something looks not quite right.

That said, if you’re finding your vacation home overwhelming, then your future buyer will feel the same way. Vacation homes live by an entirely different set of criteria than your full-time home.

Location should be the prime motiva-

tor in making a second home decision; worry more about views, beach access and walkability than quality of schools.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the most popular vacation home locations are resort areas and beach locations, which account for 66 percent of the market.

If you’re considering purchasing a vacation home with a partner or partners here are a few points to consider: What is each partner’s usage schedule? Unless you are real cozy with your partners, you need to carve out some private time for you and your family. Also, are friends or family of one the partners always welcome even if the owner is not with them?

Should the property be rented part of the year to cover expenses and how will the maintenance costs be managed?

And who gets the final say on picking upgrades like paint color, furniture or air conditioner and appliance replacement?

And the biggest consideration is what if

one of the partners wants out for person or financial reasons? An escape hatch needs to be developed and agreed on by all partners before purchasing. Some of the things to address is time frame, minimum number of years to own, buy out arrangement or selling.

Finally, many Florida second homeowners decide to convert their second home to their full-time residence for tax purposes. This option is becoming more and more popular as taxes in Northern states continue to go up. Keep in mind that the state of Florida has a very advanced way of keeping track of how long Florida residents spend in another home they own, so keep good records, since the burden of proof will be on you.

Pretty soon we may all need vacation homes to relax since I recently read that 6,000 new homes will be built on the north side of Manatee County. Our quiet little corner of the world is no more. At least we all fell in love at the right time.

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COMMERCIAL RATES A CONCERN

The conversation became more animated when discussing Waste Management’s proposed commercial fees.

“Your commercial rates are double what the existing rates were. What’s the driver there?” Murphy said.

Gresham said there’s only so many revenue sources in the city, and they tried to spread everything out as equally as they could.

Commission Chair Brian Seymour said he currently pays about $360 a month for Waste Management trash and recycling services at his Anna Maria General Store.

“That would be more like $500 or $600 a month now. That’s a huge increase,” he said.

“I think you’re putting undue burden on the business community to make up for your other areas. The business community provides a lot of revenues for this city. We also provide a lot of revenue to you guys,” Seymour said.

“When’s enough enough? The business community’s had it pretty tough

The business community’s had it pretty tough for the last couple years and to ask us to double our bills? That’s ridiculous.”

Brian Seymour, Commission Chair

for the last couple years and to ask us to double our bills? That’s ridiculous,” he added.

“Your statement’s pretty clear. We understand what you’re saying, that would be one of the things negotiated,” Gresham said.

The commission voted 4-1 in favor of Waste Management being ranked first and being given the first opportunity to negotiate a contract with Murphy. The commission must still approve the negotiated contract terms.

When contacted later, Seymour said he thought Waste Pro’s com-

mercial fees were much closer to the current rates.

“In the RFP, the city sought an increase in the franchise fee and lower rates for permanent residents. It seems to me this is lowering the resident’s fees and increasing the city’s fees off the backs of vacation rentals and businesses,” Seymour said.

Seymour encourages Anna Maria business owners to attend the next trash contract discussion and make their voices heard before a final decision is made.

The next commission meeting is Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m.

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Members meet at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month from October through May. Committee responsibilities include developing plans to help beautify the city, recommending beautification projects to city commissioners and helping to secure sponsors and oversee the Adopt-A-Spot program.

Planning Commission members meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to review proposed land development codes, regulations and amendments to make recommendations to city commissioners. Planning commissioners serve three-year terms and there currently are two positions open.

All applicants must be residents of the city of Holmes Beach. Applications should be submitted no later than 3 p.m. on June 14 for city commission consideration. For more information or to apply, contact the city clerk’s office at 941-708-5800 or asstdeputyclerk@ holmesbeachfl.org.

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MONUMENT: Voters to decide location FROM PAGE 1

the Gamble Mansion, Emerson Point Preserve, Fort Hamer Park, Myakka Community Park, Riverview Pointe, Robinson Preserve and the Rye Preserve.

Osborne said many of those properties pose challenges due to ownership, location, grant funding, deed restrictions and other concerns.

Trace said she preferred the Rye Preserve in Parrish.

“We could put it right on Rye Wilderness Road. We could have proper signage which tells why they went to battle and what the conditions in Manatee County were. It’s probably 300-yards down to the cemetery. Mr. (Erasmus) Rye, a Confederate veteran, is buried there,” Trace said.

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Commissioner Reggie Bellamy requested the memorial relocation committee include African Americans. The Rye Preserve, located of North Rye Road features a picnic shelter, a playground and a nature center.

That decision was reached after a large but peaceful protest occurred near the memorial in downtown Bradenton. The contractor hired to remove the granite monument dropped it and fractured it into three pieces. It will be repaired at its new location.

The memorial was erected in 1924 by the Judah P. Benjamin Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.

The monument inscriptions reference Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson.

One side says, “In memory of our Confederate soldiers.” Another says,

MONUMENT HISTORY

The Confederate memorial was removed as a result of the 4-3 commission vote taken in August 2017.

Citing public safety concerns, commissioners Trace, Betsy Benac, Charles Smith and Carol Whitmore voted to remove and relocate the memorial. Commissioners Vanessa Baugh, Robin DiSabatino and Steve Jonsson opposed the removal.

“1861-1865, Lest We Forget.”

Engraved in capital letters with the word ‘chivalrous’ misspelled, one side of the monument says, “Calm and noble in peace. Courageous and chilvalrous in war. True to the best traditions of the south. The Confederate soldier lives enshrined in the hearts of his grateful countrymen.”

PUBLIC INPUT

During public input, Carol Driscoll said the memorial’s location should be decided by county voters and not the seven commissioners.

Joe Kennedy recommended placing it in the privately-owned Fogartyville Cemetery in Bradenton. He said there’s more than 100 Confederate veterans buried in Manatee County, and the memorial should be in or near one of those cemeteries.

Regarding the Rye Preserve’s remote location, Kennedy said, “That would be like taking the Iwo Jima Memorial and sticking it in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.”

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David Dean lives near the preserve. He said he could support that location if it includes factual signs providing historical context.

“Being a veteran myself, I have no problem with the one side of the monument that is dedicated to the soldiers who fought. The other three are objectionable to me. Jefferson Davis and Judah Benjamin were not brave soldiers. They both ran away when it looked like their cause was lost. And to call it a noble cause in the first place, I also object to. That statue was put up during the heyday of Jim Crow and the KKK,” Dean said.

Deborah Clark attended the 2017 protest.

“I want it put back where it was. Slavery was the worst evil that ever happened in this country. The racism that’s been borne of that is wrong, but it is part of history. The liberal left wants to erase history,” she said.

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Commissioners Betsy Benac and Carol Whitmore liked the Fogartyville Cemetery location but noted it would require approval by the cemetery’s board.

Jonsson said the previous location outside the Manatee County Historic Courthouse should be one of those included on the ballot.

sure this memorial was not forgotten.”

Priscilla Trace, County Commissioner.

We need to

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County Commissioner Priscilla Trace promised the stored monument would not be forgotten.

This inscription on the Confederate memorial means different things to different people.

Baugh proposed the committee and said the memorial debate is probably the most difficult issue the commission has faced during her time as a commissioner.

“I didn’t vote to move the monument. I think it should go back where it was. But I also think the people deserve the right to make this decision, not this board,” Baugh said. “It is a war memorial. It is our history, and we can’t change it.”

Commissioner Misty Servia was not in office when the memorial was removed.

She said the most important thing to her is that it includes an educational component that tells both sides of the story.

“We need to have a plaque that explains why this memorial is so important to Con-

have a plaque that explains why this federate history, and we need a plaque that explains why this memorial is viewed by many people as a symbol of hate,” Servia said.

Bellamy was not in office when the memorial was removed.

“The challenge for us is to take both sides in consideration,” he said. “I do want to make sure you all understand the interpretation on what has taken place and the impact that has had on the African American community. It’s been devasting.

This particular issue does not lie amongst the seven of us.”

Please see accompanying story on Page 32.

memorial is so important to Confederate history, and we need a plaque that explains why this memorial is viewed by many people as a symbol of hate.”

Misty Servia, County Commissioner.

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Rye family legacy lives on at Rye Preserve Erasmus Rye was a Confederate soldier and he walked home from Louisiana after the Civil War.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

PARRISH – The Rye Preserve in Parrish has been mentioned as a possible location for the Confederate memorial.

When discussing the relocation of the Confederate memorial last week, County Commissioner Priscilla Trace and Deputy County Administrator John Osborne both mentioned that former Confederate soldier and Civil War veteran Erasmus Rye is buried at the Rye Preserve, in what is now known as the Rye Cemetery.

The small family cemetery is open to the public and located at the along the Settlement Trail at the east end of the preserve. A white picket fence

surrounds the burial grounds and a gate provides access to the gravestones and markers.

Erasmus Rye’s grave is marked by tombstone at his head and a foot stone at his feet. He is buried next to his wife, Mary Lucebia Rye. The Rye’s children are also buried there.

Erasmus Rye was born on April 23 in 1834. According to a historical timeline provided

by Manatee County Historical Resources Director Cathy Slusser, Rye moved to the newly-formed Manatee County in 1855 and fought in the Billy Bowlegs War. Rye met his future wife, Mary Lucebia Williams, when she accidentally threw dishwater on him while he stood at the back door.

In 1861, Rye acquired 39.8 acres on Gilley Creek (Oak Knoll) from the Florida Internal Improvement Fund. On Nov. 24 of that year, Rye and Williams got married. He was

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Erasmus Rye fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. Erasmus and Mary Rye’s home and homestead were located along the Manatee River near the Rye Bridge.

27 and she was 17.

On March 10, 1862, Rye and his father-in-law, James Green Williams, joined the Confederate Army as members of the 7th Regiment of the Florida Infantry.

Mary stayed behind alone on the Gilley Creek homestead until she became frightened one day when a stranger came

to the door asking for food.

She then moved in with her mother and abandoned the Gilly Creek homestead.

On June 27, 1862, James Green Williams returned home from the war after being severely wounded in the chest.

Four months later, Erasmus and Mary’s first child, Molly, was born.

On Nov. 25, 1863, Rye was captured by Union Forces and taken prisoner at Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga. He was sent to a Union military prison in Louisville, and his name also appears on the roll of prisoners of war at the Rock Island Barracks in Illinois.

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RYE: Family legacy lives on at Rye Preserve FROM PAGE 32

The Civil War ended when General Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865. On May 3, Rye was released for transfer from New Orleans. Having no money for transportation, he walked back to Manatee County.

In 1865, James Green Williams’ 18-year-old daughter, Martha, died and was the first to be buried in what later became Rye Cemetery.

Later that year, Williams became ill, transferred his land grant to Rye and moved to Frog Creek.

The Rye’s second daughter, Josephine, lived for only 10 days in December of 1868. Born in 1869, their son Joseph died in 1875.

In 1879, Rye hired Levi Thomas to build a new home because the family had outgrown Williams’ log cabin. That same year, Rye, Henry Craig and W.J. Gidding marked out

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Erasmus Rye was laid to rest in what is now known as the Rye Cemetery. The Rye Cemetery can be accessed via the preserve’s Settlement Trail. the road from Oak Hill (Parrish) to Palmetto and the first Rye Bridge was constructed.

In 1884, the Rye Post Office was

established.

Erasmus Rye died on July 31, 1889.

The Rye Post Office closed in 1929

and Mary Lucebia Rye died on Sept.

15, 1930.

The Rye Homestead caught fire and burned on Nov. 11, 1988.

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MAY 15, 2019

Sato Real Estate gets its first win

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Thursday night the defending adult co-ed soccer champions, Sato Real Estate, took to The Center field against a tough Jiffy Lube team looking for its first win of the season.

Off to a rough start, Josh Sato’s team lost its number two draft pick Joe Jones to a torn Achilles only to be replaced by Zachary Lieb, a top choice any season.

With Lieb and two strong female team mates, Alta Bujarski and Sumiko Chipman, the purple team looked to be on their way to another tied ballgame, but in the high scoring game, Sato Real Estate found it earned its first W. Goalkeeper Jason Sato, older brother to Josh, was kept busy in the net with nine saves in the night. At the opposite end of the field, now veteran goalie Robb Marshall had eight saves of his own.

Jiffy Lube’s Ricky Anderson started the scoring action after four minutes of play giving his brother’s team an early lead.

A quick shot by Chipman missed the target, but started the shooting effort

by Sato Real Estate. R. Anderson made another strike at the net that was saved by Jason Sato.

Sato Real Estate’s Lyn Clarke showed why he is still a force to be reckoned with on the pitch at the age of 79 with three goals in the game. Finding the perfect open position by the opponent’s net, in the league with no offsides rule, Clarke scored his first goal of the evening tying the game 1-1.

In the eight minutes of the game, team captain Josh Sato dribbled the soccer ball all the way down the pitch. Feeling the defenders coming strong, Sato passed to Murat Akay, who gave it back to his captain for the shot and goal, giving his team the lead 1-2.

On the next possession, Lieb took his hard shot that went off the right post. Chipman struck again with a scoring attempt that was saved by Marshall.

With less than 10 minutes left in the first half of play, the soccer ball was batted around in front of the Sato Real Estate goal before Jiffy Lube’s Nick Bolli found his foot on the ball for the strike and goal, once again tying the game 2-2.

Three minutes later Jiffy Lube moved the down the field with precision with finally passes from team captain Danny Anderson to Omar Polar to be finished by Stetson Mathews for the team’s third goal of the game.

With the score 3-2 D. Anderson put the ball to the feet of Eliza Falliace. Fighting for possession, Mathews kicked the soccer ball out of bounds giving Sato Real Estate the goal kick.

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Jiffy Lube’s Eliza Falliace moves the soccer ball down the field with Murat Akay charging quickly across field to make the stop for Sato Real Estate.

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Sato Real Estate defender Alta Bujarski takes a header for her team with the Sato brothers ready to protect the net.

On an unlucky goal kick by Jason Sato, D. Anderson got the ball right in the middle of the field just outside of the goalie box.

Giving D. Anderson this opportunity is almost always guaranteed goal. Not disappointing Jiffy Lube put another point on the scoreboard to go ahead by two goals, 4-2.

Chipman found a clear field ahead and took the ball to the left corner of the Jiffy Lube box before passing to Akay. Akay’s shot went right into the hands of Marshall for the save.

To start the last 25 minutes of play Akay had two consecutive goals to tie the game to tie the score 4-4.

Unable to handle the strike by Chipman, Sato Real Estate once again took the lead on the Marshall mishap, moving the score to 4-5 with 14:35 left on the clock.

The Sato Real Estate squad moved the ball down the field again and finished with another goal by Clarke 90 seconds later.

Jiffy lube came back with a goal of its

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Sean Flynn brings the soccer ball down to the field with control, for Jiffy Lube, with team mate Eliza Falliace ready to move down the sideline for the pass.

own with strong a strong pass by Polar to Falliace in front of the goal. Falliace took advantage of her position with a missile that would have gone in the net, but was assisted by Anil Akbulut to take the score to 5-6.

Holding on to the lead, Josh Sato, sporting two different cleats, worked hard to move the ball on the field, getting it to Lieb.

Lieb’s strike was stopped by Sean Flynn, who was now in goal for Jiffy Lube.

Clarke’s next shot was stopped near the close of the game only to be followed by an own goal by Jiffy Lube to give Sato Real Estate its seventh goal in the game and the win by two points.

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Airbnb operators responsible for tourist tax collection Airbnb does not collect tourist tax owed to the Manatee County Tax Collector.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY – Are you operating or considering operating an Airbnb on Anna Maria Island or elsewhere in Manatee County?

If so, you may want to research the taxing requirements imposed on those who rent their dwellings or a portion of their dwellings through Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, TripAdvisor and other online advertising platforms.

Using red letters highlighted in yellow, the following notice is posted at the Manatee County Tax Collector website: “Attention all Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO customers. Please note that Manatee County is not contracted with Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO or any other third-party vendor. Therefore, it is your responsibility

to collect and remit the 5 percent tourist tax to the Manatee County Tax Collector.”

The county’s tourist tax is applicable even if the rental is owner-occupied or has onsite management.

“It doesn’t matter if the person lives on the property. For a short-term rental six months or less, even if it’s a bed, the 5 percent is still due,” Hilker said when contacted last week.

According to the tax collector website, “At this time Airbnb only collects and remits the 6 percent sales tax and the 1 percent Manatee County surtax to the Florida Department of Revenue.”

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CALHOUN’S THOUGHTS

On Saturday morning, Calhoun met with The Sun to discuss these recent developments.

“The mayor was very gracious. He acknowledged the mistake, apologized and said we’re going to fix this and make it right and retract the entire thing,” Calhoun said.

Calhoun said he, his mom and his three children live in half of the elevated duplex. The other half is used as an Airbnb rental. Calhoun showed his Florida driver license that lists 302 North Shore Drive as his address.

Calhoun said he’s continually maintained an office at that address for the past 10 years and has lived there most of that time. He also uses the groundlevel office for his Here Realty business

operations. According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Calhoun is licensed as a real estate broker.

Calhoun said the family property was previously used as VRBO rental and was first advertised as an Airbnb rental last fall. Calhoun said he was surprised this became an issue because similar concerns were raised and resolved in 2016 when Pam Gibbs served as the city’s code enforcement manager.

On July 19, 2016, Calhoun received an email from Gibbs that said, “Per our conversation this morning, I have closed the case and rescinded the citations for noncompliance with the vacation rental ordinance. Since you are occupying one part of the property you are not required to be registered.”

Debbie Haynes now serves as code

The website also says, “Florida Statute 125.0104 states that every person who rents, leases or lets for consideration any living quarters or accommodations for a term of six months or less should collect and remit the 5 percent tourist development tax and the 7 percent state sales tax.

“While some property owners may simply be unaware of the law, others know the law but choose to evade it. The revenue from this tax helps your local economy. The tax is used to promote and advertise tourism, operate the Bradenton Area Convention Center and finance beach renourishment,” the tax collector website says.

According to the Airbnb website, “In areas that Airbnb has made agreements with governments to collect and remit local taxes on behalf of hosts, Airbnb calculates these taxes and collects them from guests at the time of booking. Airbnb then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the hosts’ behalf.”

Sarasota County is among the Florida counties that have agreements with Airbnb.

The mayor was very gracious.”

Floyd Calhoun, Airbnb host enforcement manager. Calhoun’s Airbnb operations were brought to the city’s attention in October by the firm the city contracts to conduct online searches for unregistered vacation rentals and those advertising excessive occupancy.

During the April hearing, City Clerk LeAnne Addy said three warnings and notice of the hearing were sent to the LLC’s post office box, and no one responded.

The North Shore Drive property and the LLC are currently the subject of foreclosure proceedings. Calhoun said those proceedings date back to the previous owner and also stem from his own divorce.

When asked why no one responded

Rather than enter into such an agreement, Manatee County Tax Collector Ken Burton Jr. chose to file a yet-to-be-resolved lawsuit against the Delaware-based, San Franciscoheadquartered company in April 2018.

The lawsuit seeks from the 12th Judicial Circuit Court a declaratory judgment declaring the tourist tax imposed by Manatee County is due on the amounts received

by Airbnb for the rental of private homes, dwelling units or rooms in private homes in Manatee County.

The lawsuit seeks a court order requiring Airbnb to maintain and preserve its records pertinent to the transient accommodations it has rented or leased in Manatee County.

The lawsuit also seeks a court order requiring Airbnb to submit an audit of its books and records relating to the short-term rental of transient accommodations in Manatee County.

For more information visit www.taxcollector.com and www.Airbnb.com.

to the city’s communications, Calhoun said, “Anything coming in for DLV went straight to the attorneys because of the foreclosure.”

Calhoun said if he had known about the hearing he would have attended, shared the email he received from Gibbs and shown the special magistrate his driver license.

Calhoun suggested the city do a little more due diligence before assuming any wrong-doing, but he acknowledged there aren’t many owner-occupied duplexes left in Anna Maria.

He then praised Murphy and commissioners Brian Seymour and Dale Woodland for helping bring the city to a point where vacation rentals and vacation rental owners are no longer “villainized.”

“With the exception of this weird little anomaly, I think they’ve done a really good job of getting everything in order and becoming more business-friendly and even more vacation rental-friendly,” Calhoun said.

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Also Power Washing, Windows, Paver Sealing & Roof Cleaning.

Ask about your Senior Citizens Discount Call 941-251-5948 or 941565-3931

Call us today! 941-778-3986

PIERLY MAID to CLEAN Residential. Rental, Vacation, Business. Call for free estimate on your spring cleaning, deep cleaning and organizing needs.

Bonded and Insured. Call 941-447-2565

COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE 13 UNIT RESORT: $4,799,000 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate Alan Galletto 941232-2216

COMPUTER SERVICES EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

EMPLOYMENT THE AMI CHAMBER of Commerce is seeking a positive, outgoing, team player with excellent communication skills for a full-time administrative assistant position. Excellent computer skills a must – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher & Photoshop.

QuickBooks a plus. Benefits. Email info@amichamber.org.

FISHING CHARTERS

CAPT. MAC GREGORY Fishing Charters. Full Day, Half Day, Night, Inshore & Near Shore. 941-809-5783 U.S.C.G. Certified/Insured

FOR SALE VARIDESK CUBE CORNER 36, two tier design and keyboard deck.

Heavyweight base for stability. Color black.

Also Varidesk sitting/ standing chair and floor mat. All perfect condition. All pieces new $805. Asking $250. Call Steve 941-724-2728.

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES

ROSER THRIFT SHOP & ANNEX Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30a.m-2pm.

Saturday 10a.m.-1p.m Donations preferred Wednesdays 9am-11a,m, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Phone 941-779-2733 COMMUNITY "TREASURE" SALE Huge sale!

Several homes participating! South Harbor Dr.,(behind St Bernards Church) Holmes Beach Saturday May 18 8am2pm MOVING SALE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:30 am 10th St. N. Bradenton Beach.

Fishing items, beach stuff, 15 years of stuff.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates.

Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073.

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571

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JSAN CORPORATION Renovations and Handyman Services 941-2430995 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors.

Credit Cards Accepted.

HOME SERVICES THE HARDWOOD STOP Flooring installation services; Laminate, hardwood, vinyl and tile. Bathroom and shower. Virtually dustless FLOOR REMOVAL License and insured FREE ESTIMATES 941-227-0041 www.thehardwoodstop. com BAYSIDE PAINTING Residential & Commercial.

“More than just a Painter!”

Drywall, pressure washing, handyman services and hauling. Call David 941-565-9446 Carroll 941773-4777

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/29/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1B7GL23X1RW129465 1994 DODGE 1C3EL46X35N581548 2005 CHRYSLER 1D7RB1CTXBS507157

2011 DODGE 1GTCS1941W8541135 1998 GENERAL MOTORS CORP 1M1AA18Y24N156857 2004 MACK 1N4AB41D9SC779512 1995 NISSAN 2FZAAHCS73AK35892 2003 STERLING 2T2GK31U48C037786 2008 LEXUS 4T3ZF13C9XU103991 1999 TOYOTA KNAFB121035280801 2003 KIA KNDJT2A21A7138937 2010 KIA

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident.

Quality Workmanship.

Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096

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PERSONAL SERVICES

LOST DIAMOND STONE on Trolley or shops on Anna Maria Island. $500 REWARD. Call 314-324-5921

MULTI SERVICES PROVIDER personal assistant, home administration, housekeeping, small dog care, ironing, sewing, Care giver. Call/ text Judy 941-726-5760

LOST EYE GLASSES April 19th. Dark men’s frame.

Anthony Peoples Design.

Call 269-344-7960 LOST WHITE GOLD 18 carat wedding band on Anna Maria Island on beach near Sandbar Restaurant. Call 352-484-4040 if found.

LOST ON AMI near the curve at Bradenton beach in the gulf a small red ricoh underwater camera and a size 14 gold wedding band of 25 years. reward if found. Has very sentimental pictures that I cannot duplicate the camera had a half of a lanyard attached to it and on the clip of the lanyard was my wedding ring. Call 205-223-1548

MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates.

941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service.

Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455

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PETS NO NEED FOR Doggie Daycare. I can walk your dog, exercise, Pet taxi to Vet or Groomer. Loving attention. Lots of cuddling. Mary Walsh 941-405-2496

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

PRINTING CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING "Your printing dream to reality" Specializing in Dye sublimation Printing.

Graphic Design. Performance Active ware. Logo Design. Call Rhonda 330-550-4847

PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE & WINDOW WASHING AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing, Roof Cleaning and Windows.

Call 941-251-5948

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

SNOWBIRDS GET YOUR Housing lined up for Next Year. For Sale by Owner. 2BR/2BA remodeled in Beautiful Cortez Co-Op Park. Water View.

For Personal Showing call 740-398-9846

CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216

3BR/3BA POOL COTTAGE North Bay Blvd Anna Maria. $799,000 House on duplex lot.

Getting rare! 3BR/2BA Hillcrest Dr., Bradenton. Florida mid century house. NO FLOOD INSURANCE. $549,900.

Brenda Boyd May, Broker. Boyd Realty. 941730-8589

DIRECT WATERFRONT on AMI! ONLY $599,000 Boat slip, garage & panoramic Skyway views! Call Kathleen White at 941-7730165 Island Real Estate KWhite35@tampabay. rr.com INCREDIBLE NEW CONSTRUCTION Home 407 Pine Ave! Prime location to shops, restaurants, bay and beach! $2,295,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 PERICO BAY CLUB! 2 miles from AMI! Largest floor plan available 1866sf. 640 Estuary NOW only $319,000! Call Erin Leathem at 941448-5616 Island Real Estate IslandEJ@gmail. com

Call us today! 941-778-3986

RENTALS: ANNUAL ISLAND VILLAGE CONDO Great location across from Holmes Beach, Nice 2BR/2BA furnished second floor condo, 2 car garage, pool and tennis courts. Immediate occupancy after HOA approval. $1,850/mo. Call Paige. 513-382-1992.

DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com

ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA annual in Holmes Beach available June 1. $1300/mo.

2BR/2BA furnished annual West Bradenton. $1300/ mo. First, last and security. $150 app/lease fee. Call Paradise Realty 941-7784800 ANNUAL RENTALS- Holmes Beach 2BR/1.5BA duplex $1,750/mo, NW Bradenton 2BR/1.5BA Furnished Condo, Pool/ Clubhouse $1,300/mo incl. all utilities. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307.

ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA includes water, condo fees, internet, alarm & trash. Carport. Small dog considered.

No smoking. First, last & security. $1450/mo. Call 860-922-3857 {HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL.} Tropical unfurnished elevated 2BR/2BA duplex apartment balcony garage lanai clean private no smoking small pet ok. references $1500/mo Call 970-331-1042

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1BR CONDO Semi or annual , big pool, small complex. One block to Beach.

Water, Electric, Cable, Wifi included. Beautifully furnished $1550/mo. No pets.

Call 941-447-3071 ANNUAL 4BR/3BA LUXURY RENTAL BAY VIEW Holmes Beach recently remodeled 5 minute walk to the beach furnished or unfurnished 2 decks looking at the bay 2600 sq ft. Heated pool, tennis, fishing pier, kayak launch and storage covered parking.

Owner pays water, basic cable and trash. $3400/ mo. Call 352-875-6094 SPACIOUS GROUND LEVEL 1BR Duplex. Screened lanai. No smoking. Small pet considered. $1050/ mo. + utilities. First, last & security. Call 705-245-3006 or pdstandeaven@hotmail. 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 GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 ANNA MARIA 20192020 SEASON. Beautiful 2BR/2BA ground level home with carport. 1 1/2 blocks to Gulf. Updated 2010, new kitchen w/granite counter tops, patio w/ outdoor furniture, plantation shutters, Flat screen TV's in every room. Call 941-5652373 1BR/1BA GROUND FLOOR CONDO for Seasonal rental. Heated pool, tennis court steps to Publix, CVS, public beach. evolvevacationrental.com #428578 Call 1-877-818-1013

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, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600 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

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