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Symphony, Chorus hit all the sweetest notes

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Symphony on the Sand brought out music lovers to hear everything from classical to popular selections conducted by Maestro Alfred Gershfeld. The Gulf sunset provided a beautiful backdrop as guest vocalists performed. At far right, Marion Duncan was one of the winning bidders for an opportunity to conduct the orchestra; the other winning bidder was Wendy Rhodes.

Anna Maria City Commission will have one new face The swearing in ceremony will take place Wednesday, Nov. 30

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – It took a couple extra days for final results to be known, but when the dust settled on last week’s city elections incumbent City Commissioner Nancy Yetter was reelected to a third term and Brian

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Seymour was elected to his first.

The odd man out was multi-term Commissioner Chuck Webb, who finished third in a three-way race made more memorable by his last-minute filing of a challenge to the eligibility of more than 80 city voters.

Along with commissioners Carol Carter, Doug Copeland and Dale Woodland, Yetter and Seymour will spend see commission, page 48

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Webb challenges voters’ eligibility Some city voters are now looking to take legal action against ousted Commissioner Chuck Webb.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – More than two dozen city voters arrived at the Roser Memorial Community Church on Election Day and were surprised to learn their voter eligibility was being challenged by city commissioner and

commission candidate Chuck Webb.

They were then asked to fill out provisional ballots that would be subjected to canvassing board review before being counted.

After filling out her provisional ballot, Su-Ellyn Stern said, “How dare he question my right to vote? I have never been so happy to cast a vote for Brian Seymour.”

The list Webb submitted to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office on the eve of the election see webb, page 25

Art lovers flock to Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach for Art Walks. 8, 41

Find all things matrimonial in The Sun’s Wedding Section. 36-39

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Chamber honors businesses, businessman Former County Commissioner John Chappie swore in members of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the banquet.

The plaque they presented praised him for his years of service in the Anna Maria Island business community.

Chatt, in turn, had praise for Island Real Estate Founder Frank Davis for his leadership and help before Chatt took over.

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Businesses of the Year

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HOLMES BEACH – Three businesses and one businessman were honored at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce installation banquet at Key Royale Club Monday, Nov. 7.

Island Real Estate Directory Larry Chatt was named the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island’s Businessperson of the Year for 2016.

Chatt thanked the Rotary Club, the audience and his family who backs him because, “I’m an overwhelmed workaholic who would live in a cave if it wasn’t for them.”

Following the dinner, former Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie swore in the Chamber board members before Chamber President Deb Wing and board members introduced the 17 small, medium and large Business of the Year finalists.

AAA Payroll, of Bradenton, was the Small Business of the Year; Sato Realty, celebrating its 10th Anniversary in Anna Maria, was the Medium Business of the Year; and Salon Salon, with shops in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria, was the Large Business of the Year.

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Clockwise from top right: Mike and Sheryl Soutwick, of AAA Payroll, won the Small Business of the Year award; and Barb and Jason Sato, of Sato Real Estate, were the Medium Business of the Year. Island Real Estate Broker Owner Larry Chatt won Businessperson of the year from the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island and a plaque for his service to the Chamber.

Employees of Salon Salon with their Large Business of the Year award.

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Sand sculpture competition Saturday The annual SandBlast sand sculpture completion will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manatee Public Beach at 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Free sand sculpting clinics will be held on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17 and 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the beach location.

A professional sand sculpture team, Team Sandtastic, will start two days before the event by building an 80-ton exhibition sculpture at the beach location. On Nov. 19, sculpting commences at 9 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. Judging will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. The sand sculptures will stay in place for the public to view until Dec. 12.

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Cortez honors veterans with fish fry

The Cortez Cultural Center honored the 66 Cortezians who fought for their country at the Tribute to Veterans, a free fish fry on Saturday afternoon.

Historic military uniforms that belonged to Cortez veterans were

on display, along with the biographies and photographs of several Cortez veterans.

Relatives of the three surviving Cortez veterans who fought in World War II, Albert Few Jr., Cleve Adams and C.D. Adams, attended, although

Cards for Carolyne Norwood Carolyne Norwood, co-founder of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, is recovering from a stroke in a rehabilitation facility in North Carolina.

Cards can be sent to her at Care Center of Banner Elk, 185 Norwood Hollow Raod, Banner Elk, N.C. 28604.

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City to provide for storm debris cleanup Holmes Beach city commissioners plan to approve an ordinance amending their contract with Waste Pro to provide for storm debris cleanup.

Commission Chair Judy Titsworth asked if the company would pick up furniture and other large household items ruined in floods, and City Attorney Patricia Petruff asked if the language is specific enough to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief funds.

Commissioner Pat Morton, the city’s liaison to Waste Pro, said he would discuss the issues with Waste Pro management.

Fire district seeks two grants West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners approved a motion to seek two grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Act grant program. The grant allows fire departments to apply for funds for equipment and training.

One grant would be to replace the self-contained breathing apparatus, and the other would be to pay the cost of paramedic training for firefighters, which is $5,000 per person. Both grants pay 90 percent.

Planning commissioner appointed Holmes Beach Commissioners last week appointed alternate planning commissioner Scott Boyd to replace Alan Wurzbach, who moved out of the city.

They also appointed Jayne Christenson to be the alternate to replace Boyd.

Clockwise above, Cortez author Joe Crawford lent his uniform to the Cortez Cultural Center for the Veteran’s Day picnic. The American flag waves proudly over the center. Bob Landry and Kaye Bell, of the Cortez Village Historical Society, enjoy the birdhouse bench Landry built at the center’s vegetable garden. A patriotic plaque at the center. Jerry Gallagher, Dan Suca and Tony Guerrera, of the Honor Guard of VFW Post 10141, Bradenton, addressed veterans, Cortezians, and their families at the picnic. Military uniforms worn

by Cortezians were on display Saturday at the center.

the veterans themselves, in their 90s, were unable to participate.

The center, 11655 Cortez Road W., is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Facebook at Cortez Village Cultural Center.

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Causeway committee protests poles and palms

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BRADENTON – Members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Committee expressed their displeasure with two plans for the Causeway area.

One was a plan by FPL to move its power poles on the north side of the Causeway between Perico Preserve and the Anna Maria Island Bridge and remove large trees that are in the way.

“All the utility poles that are in the mangroves, DEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) said they cannot be there any more,” Ingrid McClellan, of Keep Manatee Beautiful, explained. “They’re going to put the new cement poles outside of the mangroves, but as close to the mangroves as they can.

“They have a permit from DOT (Florida Department of Transportation) to move forward. They’re going to pay to replace the trees that can’t be relocated and pay for new trees once the utility poles are in, but the trees can’t be taller than 25 feet.

“It will ruin the whole ambiance; it’s a beautiful entrance to the Island,”

Mark Alderson, director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Project, declared and made a motion to ask FPL to consider putting the lines underground in that area. The motion was approved.

“A fence is not a buffer and sabal plans aren’t really a buffer either,” Darryl Richard, of FDOT, said.

Members approved a motion to ask the county to replace the muhly grass.

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The second issue was a plan to replace muhly grass that was removed by the county at Kingfish ramp. The grass served as a buffer between the road and the parking area.

McClellan reported that she contacted county officials, who were unaware that the grass was a grantfunded project and it acted as a buffer.

She said they offered to replace it with sabal palms and also planned to add a rail fence.

“They said a lot of the grass was dead and the palms would be easier to maintain,” McClellan said.

“The grass was beautiful,” Alderson protested.

“The sabal palms don’t do the job, and rail fencing won’t do it,” Jerry West, of the Holmes Beach beautification board, said and added that the tops are dead but “all you do is cut them down and they come back.”

Mike Elswick, of Manatee County, said the county is acquiring the Winston Tract, a mangrove swamp on the north side of the Causeway between Palma Sola Bay and Perico Bayou, as well as a connector parcel for Perico and Robinson preserves, which will allow for a trail between the two.

He said a boardwalk is planned for Ungarelli Preserve and a living shoreline project is planned off Palma Sola Boulevard near the Palma Sola Yacht Club.

Members agreed to draft a new letter of intent seeking an extension of the scenic highway to connect the Palma Sola and Bradenton Beach scenic highways. Currently the highway begins at 75th Street West in Bradenton and ends at East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach.

The extension would include Manatee Avenue from East Bay Drive to the Manatee County Public Beach, East Bay and Gulf drives from Manatee

Avenue to the city limits of Bradenton Beach and Old Gulf Drive from Manatee Avenue to East Bay Drive.

Bridges, bikes and bollards

Members approved a revised letter to Manatee County asking that Palma Sola Boulevard be designated as a sharrow road for both drivers and cyclists to share.

McClellan reported the results of the most recent meeting of the AMI Bridge replacement Aesthetics Committee regarding design features for the new bridge. She said they decided on the sunshine infill panel railing with turtles decorating the piers and turtles, manatees and pelicans decorating the walls.

McClellan said the Florida Department of Transportation removed 60 tons of invasive plants from four areas on the Causeway that were being degraded by vehicles driving onto the shoreline edge.

Native plans were installed in these areas, which are on the north and south sides of the east end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge and by the Perico Island Bridge. She said bollards would protect them.

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EDITORIAL The passing of the seasons

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ave we all had enough of the season just ending? That would be election season, and we can't remember when the fatigue caused by the long, vicious campaigns for the White House and other national offices has ever been more pronounced among voters.

Regardless of your politics, seeing this election season pass into history has to bring at least a little sense of relief.

But here on Anna Maria Island, things are just a little bit different than on the national scene. Our local elections found us choosing between a host of good candidates, and the campaigns, for the most part, were run without the extreme rancor we all saw in other races.

In Anna Maria, political newcomer Brian Seymour won his first attempt at public office and brings with him a balanced approach that should be beneficial to both the business community and those trying to preserve the residential nature of the city.

Bradenton Beach, meanwhile, welcomes back a familiar face in John Chappie, the former city commisioner, mayor and county commissioner. The experience that Chappie has gained as a local and countywide public servant is invaluable to his city and to the Island in general. His connections to the county's power structure should serve AMI well and we believe his return could not have been better timed.

We welcome him back.

Up next, of course, are the two most daunting seasons of all here in Island land - the holidays, when it's merely crazy, and then tourist season, when things go absolutely insane. Both are inevitable and will be here and gone before we know it.

Just like election fatigue.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Congratulations to the citizens of Manatee County Our county overwhelmingly voted Donald Trump as our president elect. With this action we have agreed to take Donald’s hand and walk with him through the next four years. What we heard from Trump through to election eve were his “generalizations” of making America Great Again.

What we experienced from Trump as he moved through the election process were his character flaws of personal narcissism, bullying of groups and individuals, mocking of the disabled, sexually molesting women and no respect for the immigrant population.

It has been said that to “know the person” you need to walk in his shoes for a period of time. Now we have the opportunity to walk with Donald Trump…and to experience four years from his shoes.

As a nation we will soon know who Trump is and will finally experience his transparency.

At this time we can only surmise the consequence of our collective decision. What is it going to be?

Are the Trump shoes going to stink of Trumps’ character flaws as outlined above? Does our nation need to fear dangerous consequence caused by Trump's demonstrated lunacy to those who may not agree with him. Why, as a great nation, did we accept the Trump rants, lies and exaggerations during the political process of the past 18 months?

“To Make America Great Again” we need to acknowledge and act on the questions and concerns we now face.

Betty Dimmick Anna Maria Island

The attorney is wrong

I am a full time resident in an R-1

Take The Sun Survey on Page 7. neighborhood district and I understand the city of Holmes Beach has received a notice from a certain real estate attorney representing several R-1 rental property owners that the zoning to have the rental regulations moved from weekly to monthly is void due to improper notification.

The predominant use and character of single-family neighborhoods is just that and I am writing this letter as a representative of the residents of this neighborhood. The attorney is incorrect in saying that R-1 zoned character is not residential in nature.

Our neighborhood expects to have what R-1 single-family neighborhoods offer, which is stability in its surroundings and not having to defend its character. I am opposed to weekly rentals in R-1 zoning and the transient nature of weekly rentals is not in character with single-family residential.

Jeffrey Conner Holmes beach

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PREVIOUS QUESTION: One of the first citations for violating the noise ordinance was issued to a renter in Anna Maria recently. Do you favor this stricter enforcement or oppose it?

Anna Maria

48%

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All for it. Keep it up.

10005 Gulf Drive.

None scheduled For information, call 7086130.

Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

11/16: Community Redevelopment Agency workshop, 9:30 a.m.

11/17: City Commission meeting, noon.

11/21: Planning and Zoning Board, 9 a.m.

11/21: City Commission swearing in and organizational meeting, 1 p.m.

11/22: City Commission work session, 1 p.m.

For information, call 7781005.

Strongly oppose it.

Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive.

50%

Strict enforcement is fine as long as it is evenly applied to everyone.

• Kiss your free time goodbye.

• Don't let them get away with anything.

• What were you thinking?

• Good luck, we're all counting on you.

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tional meeting, 9 a.m.

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide

11/17: West Manatee Fire Commission meeting, 6417 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving holiday

The administrative offices of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach will be closed Nov. 24 and 25. The Island Branch Library will be closed at 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 through 26. The Center of AMI will be closed Nov. 24 through 26. All Waste Management and Waste Pro collections scheduled for Nov. 24 will resume the next day.

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THIS WEEK’S SURVEY What would you say to newly elected city commissioners?

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Note: Events are free unless indicated.

Wednesday Nov. 16

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight.

Einstein’s Circle discussions, The Center of AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m.

Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited.

Lecture by Charley Morgan about “Early Surveying and Cartography of Tampa Bay,” at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 3 p.m.

Thursday Nov. 17

Boomer Boot camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 10 to 11 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

Book club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Successful Women Aligning Together, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive, Braden-

ton Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Members, $12, guests, $17. RSVP to swatami@ gmail.com Knitting/crochet group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Jam in the sand, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday Nov. 18

Bridge beginners/refresher class, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10 includes coffee and cookies. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight Movie, “Ghostbusters (2016),” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

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

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Art lovers flock to HB According to co-chair Joyce Karp, the Holmes Beach Art Walk Friday was “a huge success. We were thrilled with the turnout. We didn’t know what to expect because we changed things up and made it two weekends.� Co-chair Joan Voyles added, “People were staying and enjoying themselves and were happy they didn’t have to rush (to get to Anna Maria, which is having its art walk this weekend). Karp thanked all the businesses that donated gifts for the raffle baskets, and Voyles thanked the musicians who “made it so much more special and unique.� Barb Jaeger, of The Egret’s Lading, said it was her first time participating, and “it was great. I hope the Anna Maria one is as good.�

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At left, mermaid Lucy Spoon talks on her “shell� phone while posing for artists at the Art Guild. Above, Frank Perry, of Keeton’s Office and Art Supply, was held hostage in the Art Guild’s jail. Ransom for Perry and other hostages, brought in $400 for the Guild’s scholarship fund. Far right, Karen Prunier paints pottery at Restless Natives. For coverage of the Bradenton Beach Art Walk see Page 41.

Join us this weekend for

the Anna Maria art walk featuring our local galleries and shops—enjoy tasty food, live music and prizes!

Take in theater performances, sand sculptures, beach markets, local history, and a community BBQ honoring our Veterans on November 19. for more information visit

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Sand Sculpture Clinic 5—6 pm

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Sand Sculpture Clinic 5—6 pm Anna Maria Art Walk 5:30—8 pm Island Players – “Murderers� * 8 pm Anna Maria Island Historical Museum Open House 5:30—8 pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Sand Sculpture Competition America Recycles Day at SandBlast 9 am—2 pm

Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 18, 19 & 20

Community BBQ Honoring Veterans CrossPointe Fellowship Church 10:30 am—1:30 pm Island Players –“Murderers� 8 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Island Players Matinee –“Murderers� 2 pm Coquina Beach Market 10 am—4 pm

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Chappie happy to be ‘coming home’ John Chappie will be sworn in on Monday, Nov. 21.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Former Mayor and City Commissioner John Chappie will return to the commission this month after spending the past eight years as a county commissioner.

During last week’s election, Chappie received 378 votes and 61.76 percent of the votes cast by Bradenton Beach voters. First-time candidate Bill Vincent ran an impressive campaign and received 234 votes and 38.24 percent of the votes.

Chappie will replace third-term Commissioner Jan Vosburgh and be sworn in at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21.

“It’s exciting,” Chappie said of this return to city government.

“One of my number one goals as a county commissioner was to not tell the cities what to do. Now I get to come back home and help find solutions to the major challenges we have with the party houses. I’m looking forward to discussing the recommendations coming from the Planning and Zoning Board,” he said.

“Enforcing the noise ordinance and parking is a large part of it. If there’s no enforcement, it’s just a piece of paper that means absolutely nothing,” he said “Code enforcement also needs to be beefed up,” he added.

Chappie plans to meet with each of the county commissioners to stress the importance of encouraging state legislators to allow more resort tax dol-

Now I get to come back home and help find solutions to the major challenges we have with the party houses.”

John Chappie City Commissioner-elect

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Commissioner-Elect John Chappie is looking forward to his return to city hall. lars to be spent on city infrastructure and less on promoting tourism; and he was happy that voters county-wide approved the half-cent infrastructure sales tax.

“It’s not a whole lot of money, but it will help the Island communities,” he said.

In regard to cleaning up the anchorage, Chappie said, “We need to get law enforcement out there as soon as possible, and that needs to be budgeted line item.”

City Attorney Ricinda Perry worked with Chappie in the past, and she welcomes his return.

“John’s a hard worker who cares about the residents of this city, and I look forward to seeing what he will bring to the city commission,” she said.

Police Chief Sam Speciale said, “It’s

about time Commissioner Chappie came back home. I worked with him in the past and it’s great to see him back. He knows our history, he will bring stability and I think the experience he got as a county commissioner will help our city.”

In December, the four seated commission members will appoint a Ward 2 resident to fill the commission seat vacated by Ed Straight. Marilyn Maro has expressed interest in the position and has attended almost every city meeting in the past few months.

Vincent to remain active

Although he was disappointed with the final results, Vincent remained proud of the campaign he and his supporters ran.

“It was a positive and pro-active campaign. I got a huge number of compliments saying we did good for the city and the process. It wasn’t adversarial and there wasn’t any animosity,” he said.

Vincent credited his wife, Rose, his sister, Carol Harrington, and her husband, Mik, for all the help they provided in laying the early groundwork for the campaign back in April and May. “I am also extremely proud of a number of contributors that I got for my campaign. There was only one letter for the solicitation of funds and almost all of the contributions we got were unsolicited,” he said.

Although his bid for a commission seat fell short, Vincent has no plans to fade into the sunset. He has already applied for consideration as the residents’ representative on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Committee and the appointment of two new CRA members is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 16. Vincent is already a member of the Scenic WAVES Committee.

County elections recap For the most part, the Island vote reflected the county-wide vote in regard to the county races that allowed for Island input.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Island voters helped determine the outcome of two county commission races and two county referendums during last week’s elections.

Bradenton resident Stephen Jonsson won the District 3 County Commission race, defeating Holmes Beach resident David Zaccagnino and San Remo Shores resident Matt Bower.

County-wide, Jonsson received 16,396 votes and 46.3 percent of the votes cast.

Bower received 11,290 votes, or 31.89 percent, and Zaccagnino received 7,718 votes,

or 21.8 percent. Voter turnout in Manatee County for the general election was 78.8 percent.

Zaccagnino received the most votes on the Island, garnering 1,378 votes from the three Island cities, followed by Jonsson at 1,213 and Bower at 1,186.

“I am looking forward to working with all the people out on the Island and meeting all the mayors and the commissioners,” Jonsson said.

Jonsson has lived in Manatee County for 39 years and has spent a lot of time on the Island, but he plans to attend some of the city commission meetings in order to get a better feel for the needs of the Island communities he now represents. He also expressed interest in possibly hosting some town hall meetings to become better acquainted with the Island residents.

He cited transportation issues, fair distribution of the county resort tax and infra-

structure sale tax and drainage improvements as some of the issues he would like to help address at the county level; and he recognizes that the majority of the resort tax revenues are generated on the Island.

“I don’t have all the answers, but I’m fairly bright, and I can help make the right decisions from the community standpoint and taxpayers’ standpoint. I am probusiness, and my campaign did receive funding from the business community, but I don’t mind saying no to them if what we’re discussing doesn’t make sense,” Jonsson said.

District 7

Incumbent Commissioner Betsy Benac retained her District 7 at-large seat. She received 105,115 votes and 64.8 percent of the vote, compared to 57,098 votes and 35.2 percent of the vote for her opponent, first-time candidate Jack Richardson.

Benac also carried the Island vote by a 2,161 to 1,439 margin.

“I am so honored that the people of Manatee County have chosen to give me four more years to represent them on the Board of County Commissioners,” she said.

Half-cent tax

County voters approved the new halfcent infrastructure surtax that will help fund infrastructure projects county-wide with 98,687 votes, or 56.83 percent, in favor of the sales tax increase and 74,987 votes, or 43.17 percent, against it. Island voters supported the half-cent tax by a 2,016 to 1,841 margin.

County voters also renewed the half-cent school tax by a 102,561, or 59.15 percent, to 70,817, or 40.85 percent, margin, with the voting majority in all three Island cities supporting the renewal.

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Robertson questions Clarke’s new role Janie Robertson has questioned the propriety of Jack Clarke’s role with the Bridge Street Merchants Association.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks504@comcast.net

BRADENTON BEACH – Former Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Janie Robertson distributed an e-mail to the mayor and city commissioners at 3:53 a.m. on Sunday morning cautioning them to avoid a possible lawsuit.

The e-mail header said, “Caution, potential lawsuit right now," and it referred to former Mayor Jack Clarke and his new role as executive director of the Bridge Street Merchants Association.

“A person who has been elected to any municipal office may not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the government body or agency of which the person was an officer for a period of two years after vacating that office,” Robertson’s e-mail said, citing Sec. 112.313 of Florida Statute.

“It is the opinion of independent

lawyers and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office that this statute applies to Jack Clarke in his position as executive director of the Bridge Street Merchants,” she wrote.

Clarke When asked if she communicated directly with Bondi, Robertson said, “I didn't get that far up the ladder. I don't recall with whom I spoke.”

Clarke vacated the mayor's office in Novem- Robertson ber, 2015. He was appointed as the Bridge Street Merchants new executive director in late August after Angela Rodocker resigned as the association president.

In his new role, he recently appeared before the City Commission to express support for a parking garage.

In her e-mail, Robertson alleged Clarke should therefore be considered a lobbyist.

“Protect yourselves and the public.

Do your homework, read the law for yourself, make your own decision and act accordingly. Avoid a lawsuit,” Robertson cautioned the commission.

In regard to Clarke being compensated, Bridge Street Merchants Treasurer Jake Spooner said the only payment Clarke received was a symbolic payment of $1.

Association President Herlihy said that arrangement was inspired by the $1 salary New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg receives.

“This was just to make our agreement official. We weren’t aware that token gesture was in any way, shape or form a violation of state law and we will rectify it immediately,” Herlihy said Sunday morning.

Clarke returned the $1 payment on Monday.

“It was a token payment that bound me to the job,” he said.

When Clarke accepted the director’s position in August it was reported that he might receive a portion of revenues generated by special events hosted by the merchants association.

According to Clarke and Herlihy that suggestion was never given serious further consideration.

“My contract does not provide for any additional compensation, including a percentage of any revenues generated by special events or activi-

ties promoted or hosted by the Bridge Street Merchants. I will continue to serve the Bridge Street Merchants Association in the capacity as its uncompensated executive director,” Clarke said.

He also noted that the statute Robertson referred to includes an exemption that applies to non-profit organizations, which the merchants association is.

“He has stated that he is the liaison between the Bridge Street Merchants and the city. If you disengage from Jack Clarke in this capacity as executive director for one more year you avoid potential suit,” Robertson's e-mail said.

Clarke said he never made such a statement and Herlihy supported that claim.

“That’s not accurate. Until she leaves office later this month, Commissioner Jan Vosburgh is the official liaison between the city and the Bridge Street Merchants,” Herlihy said.

At the merchants' request, Vosburgh replaced Robertson in this role when Robertson was still a member of the commission.

Moriah: a celebration of life Goode was beloved at The Center where she played sports, was involved in the teen program and served as a counselor in training.

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ANNA MARIA – Birthday cakes, friends and family laughing and hugging, Mickey Mouse ears, sports trophies – the images flashed on the screen as friends and family came together to celebrate the life of Moriah Hope Goode Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Center.

Goode, 18, who was killed in a shooting Sunday, Nov. 6, in West Samoset, was beloved at The Center where she played sports, was involved in the teen program and served as a counselor in training. She also babysat for many of the Island’s children. She left the Center after taking a job at Sunshine Academy day care in Bradenton.

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Above, Moriah was a favorite with kids at The Center. At right, this poster made by Center staffers, was on display at the celebration of life ceremony at The Center Thursday, Nov. 10.

Rev. Ed Moss welcomed the family – parents Jan and Gary Goode; brothers Evan, Kevin, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, Zechariah and Malachi; nieces Kathryn and Rachael and nephews Caleb and Jermaine.

“The family appreciates your love,” he said to the crowd.

“This is a celebration of life, and we’re together to heal.”

Jan Goode spoke of her

daughter’s love for life and desire to help people.

“All of Moriah’s life was a celebration shared with each one of you,” she said. “She was all giggles and all smiles. She would want you to reflect on the times that you had together.

“We must support each other and go on. Be there for each other and love each other.”

Her brothers declared her an

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“amazing person.”

The Center’s Executive Director Kristen Lessig said, “I had the great fortune to be able to work with Moriah her at the Center. Moriah was more than just a counselor in our after school program, she connected with the children and families in a very special way.

“I know that we will all miss he smiling face, and her tragic passing is something that we

will never understand. My heart goes out to the Goode family and all of her friends.”

Artist Janet Kingan, who worked with Moriah with the after school kids in the art room, said, “She loved being in the art room. I was teaching the class, and she was helping me, but I always had to make an extra project so she could do it. I loved her so much for that.”

The Center’s former program director, Jennifer Griffith, added, “I worked with Moriah here at The Center, and it was amazing to watch her interact with our children.

They were drawn to her in ways that I can’t explain – it was her heart.

“She extended her love for children beyond the walls of this place. Children brought her joy, and she brought them joy. Here at The Center we will honor her in every way we can.”

Griffith announced that the Center would honor Moriah through the establishment of the Moriah Hope Goode Scholarship Fund.

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of Anna Maria and I was so happy,” Murphy added.

This was the first significant community event the city has hosted at the City Pier Park property that formerly was known as six lots when the city purchased it in 2011.

“I thank the Anna Maria City Commission for having the foresight and wisdom to buy those six lots; it’s a beautiful location to hold these type of community events,” Murphy said.

Murphy is a veteran himself, having served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969 on

an Army LCM – a landing vessel that transported troops by water and lowered its ramp to allow them to go ashore.

Murphy said he hopes to parlay last week’s event into an annual parade that celebrates former soldiers, sailors and airmen.

He is planning a Christmas event to take place in City Pier Park on the late afternoon/early evening of Friday, Dec. 9, that will compliment events being sponsored that day by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society and The Sun.

The stars and stripes waved in the breeze after the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard secured it at the new flagpole at Anna Maria City Pier Park Friday to celebrate Veteran’s Day. More than 100 people attended.

The flagpole was built by resident John Fara and paid for by his girlfriend, Joan Schuckenbrock.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy was pleased with the turnout and the way Friday’s flag raising ceremony and tribute to military veterans unfolded.

“It was wonderful. We had a huge crowd; I couldn’t believe it. I thought I’d get 45-50 people. We set up 60 chairs. They were full, and there were many people standing behind them.

It was wonderful to have that many people. That’s what that park was intended for, and this was a really special ceremony. I really thank the residents for turning out. It’s overdue that we have community events there in the park,” Murphy said.

“The color guard from the Manatee TOM VAUGHT | SUN County Sheriff’s Office, the bagpiper The audience watches as the Manatee County Color Guard raises the flag at Anna Maria City and the concert orchestra were all Pier Park. great. It was a special day for the city

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Anna Maria Art Walk Nov. 18 The Anna Maria Art Walk, an event of the 10th annual Anna Maria Island artsHOP, will be held Friday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on historic Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. Fifteen galleries, shops and restaurants offer special exhibits, art demonstrations, artist-meetand-greets, creative activities, local musicians, refreshments and more.

Participants will be issued a passport to be marked at each art destination making them eligible for prizes drawings. Prizes include

gift certificates from local restaurants, original art, giclée prints, a basket of art supplies from Keeton’s Office and Art Supply, books by local authors and island music.

The HOP spots include Al’s Art Studio, Art Space, Anna Maria General Store, A Beachy Place, Emerson’s Studio, Anna Maria Historical Museum, Home Town Desserts, J. Lazarra Gallery on Pine, Paradise Found, Pineapple Junktion, Salon Salon, Shiny Fish, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, Three

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Bert Harris claims coming and going Last week, the city of Anna Maria received two new Bert Harris claims and the City Commission voted 3-1 in favor of authorizing nine proposed settlement offers recommended by City Attorney Becky Vose. The proposed settlements allow for occupancy exceptions that range from 34 people at a multi-unit property at 201 S. Bay Blvd. to 16-10 occupants at the other rental properties. The new claims received last week were filed by the Najmy Thompson law firm. The claim for James and Lau-

ren Collins and their six-bedroom rental at 414 Pine Ave. lists a pre-vacation rental ordinance occupancy of 12-14 guests and $295,000 in lost property value if restricted to eight occupants. The second claim is for a rental at 507 Spring Ave. owned by the Phyllis Grey Family Trust and lists $210,000 in lost property value and a pre-rental ordinance occupancy of 10 guests for a home with two bedrooms and two new bedrooms.

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Anna Maria art walk, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 19

SandBlast sand sculpture contest, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BBQ honoring veterans, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Meditation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m.

Sunday Nov. 20

Master Gardener tour, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 9 to 11 a.m. Reserve to 941-7224524.

Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., $12. Bring a mat.

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

Tuesday Nov. 22

Boomer Boot camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 10 to 11 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.

Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.

Computer class, iPad, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Wednesday Nov. 23

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight.

Einstein’s Circle discussions, The Center of AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m.

Coloring Club, Island Branch

Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12 p.m.

Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited.

Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Thursday Nov. 24 Happy Thanksgiving Friday Nov. 25 Bridge beginners/refresher class, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10 includes coffee and cookies. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight.

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

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Building moratorium now in place Newly permitted construction in the city’s residential zones is temporarily limited to four rooms other than a kitchen and bathrooms.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Approved by an overwhelming margin last week by city voters, a six-month building moratorium is now in effect in Bradenton Beach’s R-1 and R-2 residential zone districts.

The moratorium initiative spurred by Priscilla VonAhnen and her husband, Frank Harrison, was adopted by a 454151 margin that sends a clear message to city commissioners about joining the other two Island cities in adopting vacation rental regulations.

“This is a 75 percent mandate to the commission to fix this problem,” Mayor Bill Shearon said of the election results.

Because the moratorium ordinance was prepared by residents as part of a petition initiative – with minimal assistance from city staff – the moratorium language is more restrictive than was originally intended. For the next

six months, the city is prevented from accepting, processing and issuing new applications for building permits in the R-1 and R-2 zones for the proposed construction of a residential structure that contains more than four bedrooms or rooms that could be used as sleeping rooms. The inclusion of the reference to rooms that could be used as sleeping rooms means a residential structure permitted during the moratorium can only have a total of four rooms that are not listed on the plans as kitchen or as bathrooms. The actual intent was to limit construction to four bedrooms, while still allowing for living rooms, dining rooms and other non-bedrooms.

“It says that the people that live here want something done. That was one of the purposes of the moratorium,” VonAhnen said of the election results.

Departing Commissioner Jan Vosburgh was the only commission member to support the moratorium ordinance when it was presented for commission adoption earlier this year.

“The residents have spoken and I agree. I’ve never understood why the other commission members were against a moratorium, except for fear of being sued. Our residents have suffered, and it’s time to look for solutions to our

It says that the people that live here want something done.”

Priscilla VonAhnen moratorium advocate vacation rental problems,” she said.

During last week’s commission workshop, Vosburgh encouraged the commission to look beyond the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommended occupancy limit of two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests and consider an eight-person occupancy limit on new construction in the residential zones.

“To me the eight-person occupancy is the key. If they don’t cut down on the number of bedrooms, it’s not going to do anything,” VonAhnen said.

Harrison said he was pleased the moratorium passed, but he shares his wife’s concerns that the number of occupants and bedrooms must be reduced in order to produce any lasting change.

Commissioner-Elect John Chappie said, “We needed that moratorium. As long as we can show that we’re working on this, I’m not worried about litigation.

We need to take our time and make sure this is done correctly. We need to look at everything we can do to recapture the residential character of our community.

We need to look to our neighbors to the north and see what’s working and what’s not working and move forward as efficiently as possible.”

Commissioner Ralph Cole opposed previous efforts to impose a commission-initiated moratorium because he felt that decision needed to be made by city voters.

“The people voted, this is what they want and I will respect that,” he said.

Commissioner Jake Spooner also opposed a commission-imposed moratorium.

“I hope we can learn from our neighbors’ successes and struggles and implement regulations that address the residents’ concerns without putting the city’s fiscal stability at risk,” he said.

During the workshop that occurred while Election Day was underway, departing Commissioner Ed Straight said he hoped a moratorium imposed by city voters would not “send the city over a cliff,” in terms of lawsuits and Bert Harris claims.

Building Official Steve Gilbert said his department currently has 10 building permits under review and those projects will be allowed to continue moving forward.

As for how the moratorium will impact the building and planning departments, Gilbert said, “We have plenty to keep us busy for a year with what’s already been permitted.”

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challenged the eligibility of 81 city voters and an additional 16 mail voters – votes cast during early voting or by mail ballot that had already been scanned could not be challenged.

Most of the challenged voters on Webb’s list were listed as vacation rental owners and/or property owners who did not have homestead exemptions, with Webb questioning their city residency and their eligibility to vote in Precinct 301.

The provisional ballot envelopes provided challenged voters the opportunity to submit written comments to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office and the canvasing board that met on Thursday, Nov. 10.

The canvassing board consisted of Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett, Circuit Court Judge Mark Singer and County Commissioner Larry Bustle.

County Commissioner Carol Whitmore served as an alternate and Assistant Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington provided additional input.

The review began with Singer referencing a 2016 Attorney General’s opinion that takes into account a property owner’s intent.

“You can register to vote in a place you don’t reside in as long as you intend to reside there,” he said.

Singer said the state does not provide a clear definition of residency and a property does not have to be homesteaded to be considered a legitimate voter’s address, which would prevent renters from voting.

Twenty-eight ballots were reviewed and all but three were accepted. The rejected ballots were cast by voters who were verified as no longer living in the city.

The accepted ballots were added to the initial election results and did not alter the outcome in terms of Seymour and Nancy Yetter winning commission seats and Webb losing his.

Voter reaction

None of the challenged voters attended the review, but their written comments were read aloud by Singer.

Leonard Hurbi and his wife, Threse, were challenged and his written comments said, “Like thousands of Floridians we have rented our residence while we spend time in the North to enjoy cooler weather. It appears Mr. Webb has challenged my registration solely because I legally rent my home and that I would be disinclined to vote for him. I intend to swear an affidavit against him.”

James Keith’s eligibility was challenged, and his wife, Holly, is an attorney. The couple provided Bennett’s office with proof they’ve lived with relatives in Anna Maria for more than a year.

Her vote was not challenged, but Holly

He had no basis for what he did, and we have to hold him accountable.”

Holly Keith Attorney and city resident is contacting the state attorney’s office this week to inquire about filing election fraud charges against Webb. Among other things, she questions the last-minute filing that provided the elections office no time to contact challenged voters.

“Chuck Webb abused the system.

There is no justification when somebody starts interfering with a presidential election. He had no basis for what he did, and we have to hold him accountable,” she said.

Kelly Smith and her husband, Michael, were challenged and she also inquired about pressing charges.

“I understand it is a first-degree misdemeanor to do this frivolously. We own our own home and have a homestead exemption that’s clearly visible in the public records. Mr. Webb should know that his daughter has been inside our home to babysit our children. I currently serve on the Home Sweet Home Committee. We have never rented our home as a vacation rental. I also plan to contact the Florida Bar,” she wrote.

Bennett said Webb’s listwould be sent to the state attorney’s office.

Before Thursday’s review, Webb rescinded his challenges of Larry and Karen Beach and Bob and Kathy Patten.

On Election Day, Larry Beach questioned whether Webb was trying to exclude people from voting, and he noted that Karen headed the city committee that selected the cell tower artwork.

Bob Patten said, “We’ve been here for over two years, we’re homesteaded and we were instrumental in the City Pier Park plan. He knows me quite well.”

Webb response

After the review, Webb said this was an attempt to ensure that non-city residents did not vote in the city election, and he was not trying to tilt the results in his favor. He doesn’t feel his challenges were frivolous because they were supported by extensive research and documentation, and he was not aware of the attorney general’s opinion regarding voter intent when he filed his challenges.

“All the earlier cases and attorney general’s opinions said you have to be a resident. This just flies in the face of everything else I’ve read,” he said.

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Dual-purpose room serves teens and seniors The room contains a sitting area, family style tables, video gaming, a TV, foosball, a pool table, a ping pong table and a computer bar.

to come in and see what programs and facilities we offer,” Lessig said.

Seniors use room

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – A newly decorated room that caters to teens as well as seniors is becoming the place to be at The Center of Anna Maria Island.

“Former board member Blair Schlossberg and his wife, Lori, and Alyce Badcock, of Badcock Furniture, designed the room and donated everything so the teens could have a room to do homework and also have a fun open space,” Kristen Lessig, executive director, explained.

“It has a sitting area, family style tables, video gaming, a TV, foosball, a pool table, a ping pong table and a computer bar. It is open for teens from 4:30 to 9 p.m. A snack is provided, and they have homework time and play time.”

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From left, Javier Rivera, 13, and German Rivera, 12, play ping-pong in the teen/soiree room.

A few times a week, structural programs, such as character building, are offered, and there is open gym time. A youth leadership program is in the works.

Teens also are busy raising money for a trip to Universal Studios. By

manning a drink booth at Bayfest, they made $300 and on Nov. 5 they conducted a rummage sale on the field at The Center.

“They will be having a teen lock in in November to try and get more teens

During the daytime, seniors use the sitting area and family style tables in the room for various activities.

“Seniors can come in during the day and do puzzles, play cards or visit with each other,” Lessig said. “Every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m., there is music and refreshments.”

The Senior Adventures group meets there three Fridays of the month for programs or to board The Center bus for a field trip. The second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. is the Soiree and Shiraz program with speakers and refreshments.

“We are open to idea about how to offer different programs of interest to seniors,” Lessig said. “We are looking for some more casual options.

“People can contact me with ideas about what they would like us to do.

We also are looking for a part time staff person to grow the senior program.”

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BRADENTON BEACH - While visiting Anna Maria Island, divers and snorkelers may want to visit the wreck of the Regina, a state underwater archaeological preserve, marked by buoys off the 800 block of Bradenton Beach.

According to records at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the Regina’s story goes like this: On March 8, 1940, decades before the American embargo against Cuba began, the Cuban tugboat Minian was towing the 300-foot barge Regina from Havana to New Orleans with a boiler on board that was used to turn Cuban sugar cane into molasses at sea on the way to market.

As it passed by Egmont Key that day during a storm, Regina was laden with 350,000 gallons of molasses and was pitching with the waves. Rough seas broke the towline between the vessels. The Minian made for Egmont Key, but the wind and waves drove

the Regina south toward Bradenton Beach, where it grounded on a sandbar.

The St. Petersburg Coast Guard station couldn't send a boat because night was falling and the storm was too severe. Bystanders lit fires on the beach to encourage the stranded crew throughout the night.

The next morning, the Coast Guard's seaplane dropped life jackets, most of which were swept away. In desperation, the ship's cook, Severino Canisares, and the boat's mascot, a German shepherd, attempted to swim to shore, but drowned.

Two crewmen made it to shore with the help of a volunteer, Cortez resident Clayton Adams, who swam out to help them with a rope tied to his waist.

The Coast Guard sent a truck from St. Petersburg equipped with a gun to shoot a lifeline to the barge, but it didn't work.

Volunteer Furman Smith took a dinghy out to the Regina and got a rope to the crew, who tied it to the barge. The other end was secured on shore.

Coast Guardsman Barney Barnett at-

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An underwater bronze plaque marks the remains of the Regina in Bradenton Beach. tached a boatswain's chair to the rope, took the chair out to the barge and helped the remaining five crewmen into the chair one at a time with the assistance of volunteer Jim Parker. Men on the beach pulled the chair down the rope to shore.

In all, seven of the eight crewmen sur-

vived.

And one chicken was saved, discovered on the barge's wreckage after the ordeal.

What’s left of the Regina, which is in pieces, is marked with a bronze plaque, which you can see on a clear day.

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A couple nice catches Left, Maxx Hegel from Haddonfield, N.J. showing off his smoker kingfish he caught in about 45 feet offshore of Anna Maria Island. Right, Tate Eliason, from Duluth Minn., with a nice red grouper he caught using a sardine in about 85 feet offshore of Anna Maria Island.

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Beautification board members introduced Members learned about their mission, responsibilities and projects.

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HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Bob Johnson last week welcomed new beautification board member Sharon Randall and alternates Diana Sinisi and Don Anthony.

“This is an important group of people,” Johnson said. “There are things we can do around this island to help with the maintenance and improvement of the sense of community and sense of belonging. How we contribute to that is a challenge with what’s going on.

“The city is trying to figure out how to preserve what remaining open space we have. It’s not all about just putting a plant in the ground. It’s all a part of having a desire to make a contribution to our community.”

Board members Zan Fuller and Jerry West then brought the new members up to speed at their first meeting since May. West pointed out that the board is advisory and makes recommenda-

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From left, City Clerk Stacey Johnston swears in new board alternates Don Anthony, Diana Sinisi and board member Sharon Randall. tions to the City Commission.

“However, we seldom do that because things we do are not of a magnitude for a political decision,” he explained. “If we put plants here or there, we just go to public works and take it to the mayor. But if it’s something that will affect the city, we take

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The former butterfly garden adjacent to city hall will be one of the board’s priorities this year.

The city recently moved this fountain from the dog park into the garden area.

it to the commission.

He said the board’s responsibilities are to: • Make recommendations regarding beautification projects; • Assist in securing sponsors for adopt a spots and monitor those sites for maintenance; • Organize annual education seminars; • Identify areas for potential pocket or linear parks; • Assist in any special projects assigned.

West said the board also is responsible for planting trees on Florida Arbor Day in January and National Arbor Day in April.

Sinisi asked if the group is funded by the county or city and how much is the budget. West said it is funded by the city, and its annual budget is $10,000.

Randall asked if projects are bid out, and West said the public works department usually does the work.

He added that there are two priority projects for the board this year – the former butterfly garden adjacent to city hall and the basketball court.

Anthony asked who is responsible for the dog park, and West said the mayor. Anthony said dog park users took up a collection and purchased

three trees this summer and then got permission from the mayor to plant them.

Fuller read the minutes of the May meeting, which highlighted the board’s major accomplishments last year – beautifying the three traffic islands at Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue and working to have signs made to identify the city’s parks.

Commissioner Marvin Grossman, the board’s liaison, told members about an area at 35th Street and Gulf Drive where the city vacated a right of way in exchange for the property owner giving the city two beach parcels and establishing a dune system across the right of way.

“Part of the deal was they would plant beach flowers,” he said. “I’d like you to take a look at it because I’d like to ask them to put in a few more kinds of flowers.

“I’d like us to pick another spot along the beach and plant flowers. I’d thought this would be a good demonstration project – to see how many different kinds of flowers we could get to grow on our beaches.”

The board’s next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. when members will select a chair and vice chair.

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Day dock bids opened The recommended bidder will be presented to the CRA and City Commission in December.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – On Monday morning, Bradenton Beach Pier Team members Steve Gilbert, Tom Woodard and Sam Speciale reviewed in a public setting the three proposals received for the replacement and expansion of the wave-damaged floating day dock.

Before the bid evaluations took place, the sealed bids were opened in the City Commission chambers by City Clerk Terri Sanclemente, with Deputy Clerk Marie Montoya, Treasurer Shayne Thompson and Mayor Bill Shearon in attendance.

North Palm Beach based Technomarine Inc. submitted the lowest bid

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Pier Team members Steve Gilbert, Tom Woodard and Sam Speciale, shown from left to right, were amazed to discover that only one of the three bidders submitted a bid for the proper length of the expanded day dock. at $119,980. Fort Myers based Golden Marine Systems submitted a bid of $128,965, with an alternative bid for heavier duty materials available for an additional $3,517. Hoboken, N.J., based

MarineTek submitted a bid of $139,500.

During the review process, the Pier Team members discovered that Technomarine was the only firm that bid on the correct 216-foot dock length the

city had requested. The other two firms incorrectly submitted bids for the existing 147-foot dock that will be replaced, yet they were both more expensive than the Technomarine bid. This amazed the Pier Team members, who then reexamined the bids to ensure that the Technomarine bid was not too good to be true.

“Technomarine was the only the one that followed the RFP (request for proposals) to the letter,” Speciale said afterwards.

Barring any unforeseen changes, Technomarine is expected to be the Pier Team’s recommended contractor.

The Pier Team will present its recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency Committee and the City Commission in December.

The city is still awaiting county commission approval on a proposed shared funding agreement.

A daughter’s pledge Six-year-old Victoria Perry recently led the Bradenton Beach City Commission in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Victoria, a student at Bradenton Christian School, is the daughter of City Attorney Ricinda Perry (also shown in photo). Mayor Bill Shearon and the other commissioners thanked Victoria and praised her for a job well-done. The Thursday, Nov. 3, commission meeting also say the commission unanimously agreed to retain Perry’s contracted legal services for another year, through December 2017, at a rate of $190 per hour.

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The Center’s Recreation Director Will Schenerlien plates food for kids to serve to veterans at the Veteran’s Day luncheon on Friday, Nov. 11.

Center vets luncheon a hit

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Park upgrades The Bradenton Beach City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), has approved up to $25,000 in CRA funds to be spent on improvements to the Lou Barolo South Park on Highland Avenue. The improvements will include the installation of a pickleball court, new fencing, the removal and replacement of an existing tree, reconfigured parking and more.

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As the veterans came in the door at The Center of AMI on Veteran’s Day, kids flocked around them bearing menus.

Each vet was asked to pick his/ her salad, entrée and drink and take the menu to one of the tables decorated by the kids with red poppies in blue bottles and thank you notes.

The kids asked each vet for his/her menu and then ran to

serving tables to pick up and deliver the food and drinks. After the vets ate, the kids performed a reading titled “What is a Veteran?” and sang ‘Proud to be an American.”

The food – salad, lasagna, penne Alfredo and garlic knots – were supplied by Danny’s Pizzeria at a special discount for The Center.

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The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, presents knit and crochet on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. It’s a chance for some quality time in the meeting room with others. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

The Anna Maria Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. There will be many varieties of plants including natives, succulents, herbs, cut flowers and arrangements. For more information, contact Charlotte at 941-778-6758.

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Democrats discuss election

Are refugees welcome?

The fighting in the Middle East is fierce and widespread, and a lot of refugees are knocking on the doors of countries not involved in the fray.

The discussion at Einstein’s Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. asks how we can make space for them and welcome and respect people of other cultures. Do they threaten our way of life? Can we adapt and be stronger through diversity?

Einstein’s Circle is a free exchange of ideas held at The Center, 407 Magnolia, in Anna Maria. No need to sign up, just show up.

Famous boater to speak The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W. in Cortez, presents Charley Morgan, a sailboat racer and namesake for Morgan Yachts, will speak on the “Early Surveying and Cartography of Tampa Bay” on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. Morgan is the legendary creator of the Morgan Out Island 41, quoted as being “the most popular boat over 40 feet overall ever built.”

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Seating is first-come, firstserved, beginning at 2:30 p.m. FMM members may reserve seats by contacting Kristin Sweeting at Kristin.sweeting@manateeclerk.com or by calling 941-708-6120. For a complete schedule and descriptions of all the lectures in this series, go to http://floridamaritimemuseum.org/fmm-lecture-series/.

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The Anna Maria Island Democratic Club will discuss what happened as voters elected Republican Donald Trump and kept their lead in Congress at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, at the IMG Academy Clubhouse, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, on the bay. The cost is $15 to $17 and the buffet opens at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Bill McGrath at 941-761-4017.

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Community to thank veterans CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is hosting its Community BBQ Honoring Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pastor Ed Moss says leave your money at home unless you want to donate to veterans causes because the program and food are free.

There will be live music from Micah Sandowich and Band, the Manatee High School Band and Anna Maria Elementary School. Also on tap will be fun and games for the kids and a round of Anna Maria Island Jeopardy for the grownups.

Vietnam veteran and former POW Captain Guy Gruters is the guest. He flew more than 400 combat missions, and he is the recipient of more than 30 combat awards including two Silver Stars, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

Moss says come on out and enjoy the freedom we have, thanks to the bravery of our veterans. For more information, call 941-778-0719.

Community Church Thanksgiving dinner at the Fellowship Hall at 512 Pine Ave. at 2 p.m. It’s for those who have no family and those who want to celebrate the holiday with neighbors.

Make reservations and/or volunteer to help online at www.roserchurch.com/ thanksgiving or call the church office at 941-778-0414.

AID to give thanks Members of All Island Denominations (AID) are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving ecumenical service, to be held this year on Sunday, Nov. 20, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. The service will begin at 7 p.m. with music by an all Island choir. The Rev. Neil Crowell, of Roser Memorial Community Church, will give the sermon.

Those who attend are encouraged to bring donations for the food pantry located at Roser Church in Anna Maria.

Following the service, worshipers will gather for fellowship. All are welcome.

AID consists of members of the six Island Churches who meet monthly, support the Island food pantry and offer charitable assistance to Islanders and members of the congregations.

Cortez veterans honored The Cortez Village Historical Soci-

ety is displaying a tribute to veterans through the end of the year at 11655 Cortez Road W., just before the stoplight to the village. Turn south from Cortez Road W. at the driveway and park at the building. The Historical Society is open to the public Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers are welcome to sit at the center or help maintain the grounds.

Interested parties may e-mail info@ cortezvillagehistoricalsociety.org or call 248-894-9681.

Sign up for Christmas parade The Anna Maria Island Privateers will hold their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 10 a.m. at Bayfront Park, in Anna Maria, and ending at Coquina Beach where Santa will board the Privateers’ flagship, Skullywag, to listen to kids’ requests and hand out some early presents. There will also be hot dogs chips and sodas for the kids.

Those wanting to participate need to fill out an entry form, which is available online at www.amiprivateers.org.

For more information, call Big John “Capt. Red Beard” Swager at 941-9004141

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will hold its 2016 Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. at Longboat Key Club Gulfside.

This fundraiser features food from 30 area restaurants.

Tickets are $50 each and they are available from Kiwanis members, Longboat Key Sun Bank, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lazy Lobster. A limited number of tables for 10 are available at $450. Call the Lazy lobster at 941-383-0440 for more information.

Breakfast and music Senior Adventures members will meet at The Center of Anna Maria Island at 8:45 a.m. or at Annie Silver Community Center at 9 a.m. to travel to Sarasota for another free concert by the Pineview High School String Ensemble at Sunnyside Village Community Center. The Sarasota Music Club is the host and it provids a free breakfast.

Call Peg Miller at 778-3106 to reserve.

Music on the beach Enjoy Jam in the Sand on Thursdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s free and it’s fun. Enjoy dinner while you listen.

The grocery business explained Island Publix Manager Chris Smith will speak at the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island weekly meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. The meetings are open to the public and to Kiwanis Club members on vacation.

Book Club meets The Island Branch Library Book Club meets at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 10:15 a.m. to discuss “Euphoria,” by Lily King. Call 941-778-6341 for more information.

Help with weight control Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, each Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 813494-6518.

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Brandi Emory and Tyried Rivers were married at the Sandbar restaurant on Nov. 6, 2016. Chuck Caudill provided music.

Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the wedding and reception. Brandi and Tyried honeymooned in Longboat Key, Fla., before returning home to Brandon, Fla.

Jamie Binder and Mike Steele were married at the Gulf Drive Cafe on Nov. 5, 2016. Jamie celebrated the World Series Champions Chicago Cubs with the world series flag as a train for her wedding dress. Jamie & Mike honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Chicago, Ill. Dara Caudill | www.islandphotography.org

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Kristen Downs and Ryan Maul were married at the Sandbar restaurant on Nov. 8, 2016.

Chuck Caudill provided the music. Patti Mckee, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony and reception.

Kristen and Ryan honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Evansville, Ind.

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Designated as one of the top venues for destination weddings and special events on the west coast of Florida, The Sandbar wedding and special event pavilion is a stand-alone, open-air pavilion steps from the Gulf of Mexico that can comfortably seat 100 plus guests under the pavilion with additional seating along its perimeter. Innovative menus offer a wide variety of locally sourced and sustainable seafood dishes, land fare and fresh produce grown at the restaurant’s own farm. The Sandbar’s expert culinary team is happy to customize a menu unique to your event.

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A beachfront wedding Your dream can come true at The Sunset by Gulf Drive Cafe. The waterfront venue is one of Anna Maria Island’s most appealing sites for wedding celebrations. Located at the south end of the Island, Gulf Drive Cafe overlooks sugar-white sand beaches, the Gulf of Mexico’s turquoise-emerald waters and multi-colored horizon during sunset. The Gulf waves provide a picturesque backdrop when saying, “I do.”

There are several options when considering where to exchange your vows. You may also choose to have the ceremony performed at the Seastar Pavilion, several feet away from the beach. It offers sand-covered, open-aired, secluded spaces surrounded by miniature tiki huts. The rustic Sunset Tiki is a reception space perfectly suited for groups more than 50 people. It has a lovely tile dance floor for you and your guests to dance the night away, with drop down sides in case of bad weather.

The wedding party and guests also are welcome to dance barefoot in the sand. You also have the choice of bar set up during the length of your reception for private use. Their team of experts will work with you on creating your perfect tropical dream wedding.

They offer several wedding packages to fit your budget and invite you to visit the property, sample their chef’s creations and learn more about the wedding packages they offer. For more information, e-mail gulfdrivetiki@gmail.com

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Nicole Galanos and Christopher Szarka were married on the beautiful Lido Beach on July 31, 2016. They honeymooned in Hawaii before returning home to Whitestone, N.Y.

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Natalie Hodgson and Darren Thompson were married at the Sandbar restaurant on Oct. 26, 2016. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the wedding and reception. Natalie and Darren honeymooned in Orlando and Anna Maria Island before returning home to the United Kingdom.

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n the morning of Nov. 2, as I was sipping my coffee on the lanai, I was wondering when the white pelicans would be back. As if on cue, three of the majestic birds flew by, and I knew winter was upon us in our unique little paradise.

Hard to believe that almost three months have passed since I last did an update on one million dollar and over properties in the three cities on Anna Maria and Cortez, but never-the-less it has. The current months we’re analyzing are July, August and September compared to April, May and June the previous time. July through September are generally the slowest during the year for sales, and that has held true this year as well.

Starting with Cortez, there were two over one million dollar sales – one in July and one in August at $1,720,000 and $1,075,000, respectively. Last time there were 4 sales.

The city of Anna Maria closed eight over million dollar sales ranging from a high of

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger $3,300,000 to a low of $1,075,000. In addition, there were two sales in the $900,000s – one for $925,000 and one for $919,000. As I’ve previously stated, I like to make note of the sales in the $900,000s, since they are very close to the million mark and do influence the higher end market. Last time the city of Anna Maria closed 13 properties in this price range – not too much off considering the season.

Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach closed seven properties over one million, ranging from $2,100,000 to $1,020,000 and three properties in the $900,000s, ranging

from $950,000 to $925,000.

This is way down from the last analysis, which showed 20 properties closed in these price ranges – not too much of a surprise considering the time of year. The closed sale numbers are from the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website As far as currently on the market is concerned, as of this writing, Cortez has four properties ranging from $1,549,000 to $1,050,000. Last time it had four available listings.

The city of Anna Maria currently has 40 properties listed over one million ranging from $5,995,000 to $1,050,000 and four properties over $900,000. Previously the city listed 36 over one million and five over $900,000.

Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach currently have listed 80 properties ranging from $10,900,000 to $1,049,000 and 16 over $900,000. Last time, those cities had 78 listed

over a million and the same number over $900,000 at 16.

As you can see, the on the market numbers are very consistent with the previous three month analysis, keeping our market values on the upswing. This time of year, everyone looks forward to the winter sales season, and high end potential buyers will certainly have a lot to choose from. The available properties are from realtor.com, which is generally a reflection of the multiple listing service at the time of this writing.

On the same morning the white pelicans appeared, I was just about to take my last sip of coffee and start the day when another of mother nature’s majestic creations started jumping out of the water. Dolphins, white pelicans, manatees, turtles, great blue herons and roseate spoonbills are just some of nature’s bounty that we are fortunate enough to see every day. Makes the numbers above very understandable.

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ArtsHop comes to Bridge Street There were artists of all types on Bridge Street to celebrate artsHOP last Sunday.

Crowds explored the art, sampled food and liquid refreshments and enjoyed the music as part of the Islandwide ArtsHop celebration.

As part of the art, merchants on Bridge Street are hosting a program where people can purchase cutout designs of mermaids for $40, to decorate.

If they enter a judged contest later, they will get their $30 back and half of what their work sells for at a silent auction in January.

The mermaid cutouts may be purchased at Bridge Street Interiors. Call Amanda Escobio at SeaRenity Beach Spa and Eco Boutique, 941-896-2222 or email her at Amanda@searenityspa.com.

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Above, Larry Wilhelm, dressed in his pirate’s outfit, strolled up and down Bridge Street singing island songs. Left, Matt and Deb Myers with the mermaid cutouts that are being sold.

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‘Murderers’ a strange trilogy Tickets are available for the play, which runs through Nov. 20, at 941-778-5755.

BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – “Murderers,” by Jeffery Hatcher, is a dream come true for the three actors who star in the play.

It is a chance for each of them to tell how they committed murder, set in the retirement community of Riddle Key, Florida. Each story runs about a half hour with a break between the first and second character. According to director James Thaggert, the author wanted the play to run uninterrupted, but he found out the audiences did not.

“When we did this play a few years ago, the audience found out it was too long without a break, so we inserted one,” he said.

The first murderer is Gerald, played

by Island Players’ newcomer Raphael Petlock and the name of his story is “The Man Who Married His Motherin-Law.” Petlock makes a handsome murderer dressed in a dark suit. His story centers on his relationship with

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From left to right: Raphael Petlock, Pamela Hopkins and Judy Glynn each narrate how they became murderers in ‘Murderers,” by Jeffery Hatcher, now playing at the Island Players Theatre. an older woman, and he tackled the role like the seasoned professional that he is. There were laughs galore and a very surprising ending.

Island Players veteran July Glynn has her auburn tresses under a gray haired

wig that made her character, Lucy, look like a sweet little old lady, but in her episode called “Margaret Faydle Comes to Town,” she drew a lot of laughs with her salty language.

Her tale centered on the senior com-

munity of Riddle Key and the affairs of one of the women who had succeeded in sleeping with most of the available, and some of the married men. She may have looked sweet on the outside, but there was murder in her heart.

Finally, Pamela Hopkins played Minka in “Match Wits with Minka Lupino.” Minka works at the membership office of Riddle Key, and she deals harshly with those she sees as taking advantage of the elderly members.

All three performers were excellent.

They took their time, which can be difficult when you have a lot of dialogue.

The set was tastefully designed by Jan Van Wart to serve as a background for the narratives. Kudos to light designer Patrick Bedell and sound designer Mike Lusk for adding to the play The lighting went from one area to the other as the actors stepped there, and there were subtle sound effects to enhance the experience. West Bay Landscape, Inc. was the so-producer.

Tickets are still available, and it is a fun play with lots of laughs between the murders.

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Schooner owner Rick Schooner discusses the condition of the schooner’s hull with divers Robert Henn (top right) and Red Sullivan.

Schooner remains sunk Last week’s efforts to refloat the sunken schooner San Francesco proved unsuccessful. The schooner sank during Tropical Storm Hermine while docked in front of the Seafood Shack restaurant in Cortez.

On Monday, Nov. 7, visiting scuba divers Red Sullivan and Robert Henn, patched some of the holes in the ship’s hull, but the holes proved to plentiful.

“There's too many holes in it," Sullivan said the following day, after air bags that provided 12,000 pounds of lifting capability failed to lift the

ship so pumps could remove the water that remained inside. Sullivan said he would have probably needed 40,000 pounds of lift to raise the schooner as is.

Schooner owner Rick Stewart said he still hopes to raise the ship by sealing the remaining holes with a plastic covering that would create a seal that would allow more water to be pumped out than is leaking in. As of Sunday, the schooner was still sitting next to the dock partially submerged and resting on the bottom.

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Art flourishes at The Center A host of art classes from painting to photo mosaics to jewelry is now available on an ongoing basis.

BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The Center’s arts and culture program is beginning to flourish under the direction of Art Coordinator Susan Udermann.

“We are looking to reach out into the community and trying to expand,” Udermann explained. “We are seeking artists to teach classes in all types of art – watercolor, oil, drawing, acrylic.”

Udermann, who has lived in the area for 30 years and has a background in retail and retail management, said she first held the position of front desk manager at The Center for a year, then assisted with the summer camp program.

“They needed someone to head the arts and culture program, and I started with that in September,” she said. “I wouldn’t call myself an artist, but I am creative. I like to make things and learn, so I started with classes I could teach.”

Those classes included making broken china and glass-soldered pendants, clay impression jewelry, AMI souvenir coasters and a mixed media photo mosaic and are on going.

“In my classes, you can make something in one day and take it with you,” she said.

artsHOP partnership

One class was a partnership with artHOP, a series of arts and culture

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Clockwise from above, Students in the after school program study an artist every month and made handprints in the style of Andy Warhol. Art Coordinator Susan Udermann shows the painting that participants in Painting with a Twist made in the Nov. 15 class as part of the artsHOP events. Jewelry and coasters made by participants in the art program. events planned for Nov. 11 through 20.

The class was Painting with a Twist on Nov. 15 in which participants painted a sign featuring popular Island locations.

Proceeds will be donated to Cultural Connections, a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of Anna Maria Island as an arts and cultural destination.

Other classes include silk painting and resin art taught by Janet Kingan. An open painting time also is offered twice a week in which The Center supplies materials and participants can paint anything they like with acrylics.

In addition, Udermann instructs students in the after school program,

Beyond the Classroom.

“I have them two or three times a week, and we do a project. In November, they made a welcome banner for the Veterans’ Luncheon, and they will make table decorations and something for Thanksgiving to reach out to seniors.

“We also study an artist every month.

Some of the artists we have studied are Michelangelo, Picasso and Warhol.”

Udermann welcomes people with all skill levels to the Center’s art classes and asks any artists who would like to teach classes to call her at 863-513-4867.

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Painting workshop Saturday The Anna Maria Island Art League will host a painting workshop, “Acrylic Painting Simple and Exciting,” with Welsh artist John Allinson, on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the gallery, 5312 Holmes Boulevard, Holmes Beach. The cost is $35 for Art League members and $40 for non-members. Register at 941-778-2099.

Beach painting en plein Local artists are invited to the Great American Paint Out at Coquina Beach on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. to paint along the beach.

This event, sponsored by the SRQ Plein Air Painters and the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department, give artists an opportunity to express themselves along the shoreline.

Artists will gather at 9 a.m. near the Coquina Beach Café and may paint anywhere on the beach, with the exception of protected areas. Artists are asked to sign in at the check-in station before they go set up to paint. There is no charge for the event. Artists need only bring their easel, chair, if needed, paint and brushes. They are asked to not block the lifeguard lanes or inter-

fere with the wedding planned at the south jetty area. The event will feature a critique at noon.

In addition to painting gear, participants should bring sunscreen and a hat or an umbrella for protection from the sun or pick a shady spot near a tree..

Artists need to RSVP to Patricia Richards at prichardsmd@gmail.com or by phone, 917-515-5801.

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Pullen’s Acqua Aveda pulls out win

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Under the dark sky at the Island’s community center field with the end of Daylight Saving Time, adult co-ed soccer started the second week of play.

The first game of the night went down to the last seconds with Team Acqua Aveda, led by captain Eric Pullen, winning the game.

Wash Family Construction remains winless, but with a full and healthy roster on the field, Kris Yavalar’s team will surely put Ws in the statistics book. Playing last week without first round pick Matt Kretzmann and third rounder Aaron Parkin, Team Wash Family stayed in the game, fighting to the end of the game.

Just seconds into the first half of play, Nathan Kragt scored his first goal of the night, giving Acqua Aveda the quick lead.

Both offenses were forced to play at the top of their game with defensive pressure from their opponent and tough goalies on each end of the field. Goalkeeper Will Case had seven amazing saves for Team Acqua Aveda, while league veteran Jason Sato was credited with five score stopping saves of his own.

With five minutes left on the clock, Sean Flynn threw in the soccer ball with the power and distance equal to any free kick to teammate Nate Talucci. Talucci’s scoring header was his first on the pitch at The Center in his many seasons of play. The Flynn Talucci connection increased Acqua Aveda’s lead by two goals.

Striking hard, Team Wash Family Construction continued to play hard with a goal by Alf Klotz. Klotz took the ball from midfield with Steve Oelfke hot on his heels to take the score to 2-1 just before the close of the first half of play.

Taking advantage of the Wash Family limited roster, Acqua Aveda came back into the game in the second half with a vengeance. Kragt hit the net with a quick goal, repeating efforts from the first half, advancing the score to 3-1.

With 18 minutes left in the game, Talucci made his second goal off the assist

by Pullen, his second assist of the night.

Yavalar, who lead a team to championship victory two seasons ago, put the spunk back into his team with a spot on corner kick to Chelsea Hoffner. Hoffner’s goal sparked Wash Family Construction to strike hard and strike quick.

Hoffner found the ball back at her

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Above, Damir Glavan, of Wash Family Construction, jumps back onto the field to stop Acqua Aveda's Steve Oelfke. Right, John Zamora works the ball down the field for Acqua Aveda to be challenged by Glavan. feet after strong passing by her team to put her in scoring position once again.

Hoffner’s shot was just wide, hitting the right post.

Klotz came back to the net with nine minutes on the clock for his second goal of the night, decreasing Acqua Aveda’s lead to just one point.

As the seconds continued to tick off of the scoreboard, team captain Yavalar made the tying goal after goalie Case’s luck ran out. Case inadvertently fed the ball back to Yavalar allowing him to strike and move the score to 4-4.

Just as Wash Family thought it would walk away from the game with a tie in the record books, Pullen fed his third assist of the game to big man Flynn with a shot that Sato just could not stop. The game-winning goal gave Team Acqua Aveda a season record of 1-1, with six regular season games left.

Pullen’s team faces his former squad Ross Built Construction this week at 9 p.m., and Wash Family Construction plays Team Anna Maria CrossFit at 8 p.m.

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the next two years providing legislative direction to non-voting Mayor Dan Murphy, who ran unopposed and will serve a second two-year term as the city of Anna Maria’s highest ranking official.

When the final numbers were released Thursday night after the canvassing board reviewed the provisional ballots necessitated by Webb’s challenge, Seymour was the top vote-getter with 494 votes and 35.85 percent of the vote. Finishing a close second, Yetter received 493 votes and 35.78 percent of the vote. Webb’s long run as a city commissioner ended with 391 votes and 28.37 percent of the vote.

When the polls closed Tuesday night, Yetter had 486 votes, Seymour had 475 and Webb had 385.

Winners react

“I am very grateful to the residents of Anna Maria for reelecting me to serve a third term as city commissioner. To my campaign workers, thank you for all your dedication and hard work, especially my husband, Mike. You helped make the campaign fun and successful,” Yetter said on Friday.

“Some of the issues I want to help solve during my next term include completion of the City Pier Park, solving the drainage issues facing our residents and parking and traffic congestion solutions. I look forward to this opportunity, and I welcome any and all

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Nancy Yetter spent most of Election Day across the street from Roser Memorial Community Church, the city’s only polling location. Brian Seymour at the polling place with his supporters on Election Day. suggestions on how we can enhance life in Anna Maria,” she added.

“I’m really excited to serve the city of Anna Maria. I’m very humbled that the voters chose a first-time candidate to serve in office. It doesn’t happen that often, and I’m looking forward to learning from the existing members on the commission and moving the city forward,” Seymour said.

When asked what he will bring to the commission, Seymour said, “New ideas and trying to get the commission to fo-

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cus on working on problems other than the vacation rentals. I think we need to focus on the needs of all the residents and property owners alike and work on flooding issues, the infrastructure of the city and things of that nature.”

In regard to Webb challenging voters, Seymour said, “I wish Chuck Webb the best in his endeavors and hopefully we can put this behind us and make a fresh start once I get sworn into office.”

Seymour spent part of Election Day outside the polling location and later

headed down to Bortell’s to await the results with family and friends.

Webb did not provide comment on the election results other than to say he felt some sense of relief due to the time and effort it requires to serve as a commissioner. Commissioners are paid $400 a month for their services.

Yetter, Seymour and Murphy will be sworn in right before the Wednesday, Nov. 30, commission meeting that will take place at 6 p.m. and six days later than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Long Bar Pointe clearing begins Site work has begun at the Long Bar Pointe property on El Conquistador Parkway in unincorporated Manatee County. In 2014, developer Carlos Beruff and his partners received approval from the Manatee County Commission and county staff to build 200 residential units at the southeast end of property. By way of a pending court appeal and ongoing attempts to secure a stateapproved mitigation bank, the developers still hope to build the marina and navigation channel at the southwest end of the property that was denied by county commissioners and upheld in the local circuit court.

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A concert weekend In addition to Symphony on the Sand, the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra presented a country concert featuring artist John Michael Montgomery, at left, on Friday and a Billy Joel Tribute featuring Mike Santoro, above, on Sunday.

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Obituaries Steven ,W. Gift Steven ,W. Gift, a 22-year Anna Maria resident, died Oct. 28, 2016, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. He was 66.

A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Gift graduated in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Gift, who specialized in campus planning, was university architect for the University of South Florida in Tampa. He was a principal in the Tampa office of Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company, which provides architectural and planning services to colleges and universities. He was also owner and founder of Campus Planning Group LLC, an architectural services company based in Anna Maria.

Gift is survived by his wife of

BEACH BEAT Anna Maria

10/24, theft, 500 block of Pine Avenue, The complainant said her yellow kayak was taken.

11/3, theft of boat, 499 block of Pine Avenue. A boat was reported stolen. It was found abandoned by the United States Coast Guard and towed in by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department 11/6, burglary to a conveyance, 200 block of Coconut Avenue. Items, including a firearm, were stolen.

11/8, lost property, 83 N. Shore Drive. The trash can was missing.

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36 years, Lois Ann; a daughter, Stephanie Ann; a sister, Laurie Neeper of Maryland; a niece and nephew-in-law, Angie and Dave Picarello of Maryland; and a nephew, Robert Hoffman of Pennsylvania.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, Nov. 12, on the beach at the entrance of Cypress Avenue and Tuna.

Moriah Hope Goode Moriah Hope Goode went to be with Jesus on Nov. 6, 2016. She is survived by her parents Gary and Jan Goode; brothers, Evan, Kevin, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, Zechariah; and Malachi; nephews, Caleb and Jermaine; nieces, Hannah, Kathryn and Rachael; and many friends and loved ones. A Celebration of Life service was held on Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Center of Anna Maria.

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52, of Bradenton Beach, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. Her death followed a long fought battle with esophageal cancer.

She is survived by her daughters Crystal Fingulin (Scott) and Maria Cavanaugh, both from Palm Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren Benjamin and Catherine.

Born Dec. 14, 1963, Allie was a huge fan of anything paranormal; from ghosts to vampires, she thought they were “totally cool.”

She enjoyed peacocks, dragons, Star Trek, Egyptian history and gods, the color purple, reading, and anything to do with the ocean.

From fishing to sunbathing, and even walking the beach to find sharks teeth, you could always find her near the water. She leaves us behind to join her late husband Paul, her mother, father, and brother.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

Alison “Allie” Morrison

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11/5, petit theft from a vehicle, 4528 119th St. W., Cortez Kitchen. The victim said the tag to his vehicle was stolen

Holmes Beach

10/29, DUI, 5200 block of Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver for speeding (38 mph in a 25 mph zone). He noticed the driver’s eyes were red and watery, and his breath smelled like alcohol.

When the officer asked the driver how much he had consumed, he said three beers. He said he was coming home from a party in Cortez. The suspect agreed to take a field sobriety test. Due to the result of the test, the driver was arrested.

10/29, noise violation, 3000 block of Avenue E. The officer responded to a noise complaint at 10:20 a.m. and found a live band was playing to a group of people

in the rear of the residence. He told the band to stop playing, and the lead singer said he was unaware of the time.

He was identified s the person who rented the house. The party broke up, and there were no more complaints.

10/30, DUI, 4000 Gulf Drive. The officer, who was driving behind the suspect’s vehicle, stopped he because a taillight was out. He noticed the driver’s eye were red and smelled alcohol on her breath. When he asked her to step out of her car, she almost fell out of it. The officer arrested the driver as a result of the field sobriety test she took.

10/30, camping, 3300 block of Gulf Drive.

The complainant called police because she heard a banging noise outside her condo. The officer found a homeless man trying to sleep. He was cited and told to move on.

En garde!

Vendor Annette Batista uses her sword to hold off Privateers Jim Elder and Robert Werner who were making a play for her loot at the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Thieves Market at Coquina Beach parking lot Saturday, Nov. 12. It was all in fun and the market will return Jan. 14.

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Across 1 Out of practice 6 Blue stone 11 It doesn't last long 14 Casual opening 15 Saudi neighbor 16 Part of un giorno 17 Crayfish habitat 18 Employees 20 Seminal discovery by sports historians?

22 Newspaper supporters 25 LAX stat 26 "You got me there" 27 Comprehensive text on mints?

32 Card game 33 Certain cross-country traveler 34 Crane's construction 36 "One Mic" rapper 37 Reaction to Bugs' continued evasiveness?

41 Common ID 43 Soaps actress Rylan 44 Some kissing sounds 47 Snap 48 How a snail moves?

51 Lend __ 54 "That's so cute!"

55 Brine-cured delicacy 56 "I plotted against Caesar completely on my own!"?

61 "Doubtful" 62 Be enamored of 66 Relative of -ista 67 View from the Eiffel Tower 68 Traction aid 69 Cold and wet 70 Fragrant compound

71 Quite a while Down 1 Kid 2 A, in Acapulco 3 Mess metaphor 4 Canter cousin 5 "Am I clear?"

6 Dieter's choice 7 Milwaukee : mine :: Marseilles : __ 8 Last of three Catherines 9 Calligrapher's array 10 Searches (through) 11 Philatelist's source 12 Peloponnesian region 13 Nature spirits of Greek myth 19 Plains tribe 21 List substitute: Abbr.

22 Cadillac model 23 Hägar creator Browne 24 TV's "Through the Wormhole," e.g.

28 Invoice heading no.

29 Initiation 30 Ryan of "Sleepless in Seattle" 31 Night sch. staple

Answers to 11-09-16 Crossword Puzzle.

35 Bit of adverbial wordplay 38 Confessional music genre 39 LBJ's successor 40 Real head-turner in the animal kingdom 41 Deeper into la-la land 42 "From Here to Eternity" Oscar winner 45 Coverage-providing org.

46 __ symbol 49 Bit of equestrian gear 50 __ Beach, Hawaii, home of the 2005 Little League World Series champs 52 "__ suspected!"

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First / Security and Credit Check. No Pets. Call 941809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 3BR/3BA home, on canal, view of Skyway Bridge, pool. Unfurnished. $2,500/mo - 1st, last, and security req'd. Call Sato Real Estate, Inc. at 941778-7200 or email monica@satorealestate.com AN ISLAND PLACE REALTY: Elevated Annual Rental: Available November 1!

2BR/2BA Walk to the Beach! Includes lawn, garbage. No Smokers. One Small Dog Considered.

Please. $1300/mo. Please Call 941-779-9320 ANNUAL RENTAL: LARGE 1/2 Duplex. Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA (1408 sf) with shared deck, shared laundry room (washer/dryer).

Close to Restaurants, Stores & Steps to Beach. $1800/mo. First, last with security deposit. Call 941704-4591

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915 WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub!

WATER FRONT 2BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA vacation rentals. www.annamariaheronslanding.com Anna Maria Island Bradenton Beach.

Call 713-498-3549 WINTER RENTALS AVAILABLE- Weekly/Monthly/ Seasonal. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307 for availability and rates.

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SPRING RENTALS. BEACHFRONT homes and condos available! Email: Bruce@ brucehomemanagement. com or 941-345-7675 VACATION RENTAL NOW! 2BR/2BA Pool, Tennis.

Walk to Beach. No pets/ smoking Bradenton Beach.

Call 941-779-1043

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150.

Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www. amitaxi.com

ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere.

Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/Clearwater, Sarasota/Bradenton. Call Roger 941-773-1469

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