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the street, a light rain began falling soon after the parade started but it quickly subsided and the parade finished under sunny skies. “This is great,” Duncan Real Estate owner Darcie Duncan said as the parade passed by her office building.
HOLMES BEACH – Building Official In the wake of Neal Schwartz is working with a building collapse Holmes Beach commissioners to in Surfside, Holmes develop a recertification program for Beach officials are large buildings to identify structural looking to enact issues before they become a serious a recertification safety hazard. After the colprogram for large lapse of a condominium buildbuildings to try and ing in Surfside, Holmes Beach prevent a similar commissioners became consituation on AMI. cerned about the safety of older buildings in their city, which are subject to harsh conditions due to water, sea air and erosion. Schwartz began researching and gave a staff report on Nov. 9 on building recertification guidelines that need to be implemented in Holmes Beach. Under such a program, applicable buildings would be inspected by a third-party engineering service to determine if they are structurally and electrically sound. These inspections would take place every few decades, with the results given to the city and all issues corrected within a specified time for the building to be recertified. If the inspection and/or repairs are not completed, the building’s owner would face potentially hefty fines from the city. Schwartz suggested adopting the same guidelines for reinspection used by Miami/ Dade counties and the city of Boca Raton, with a few adjustments. He also suggested that all single-family and duplex structures be exempt from the recertification requirements, regardless of size or age. The recertification requirements would apply to all buildings that are more than three stories tall, meaning three stories over parking if there is parking on the ground level, all mixed-use buildings over one story and
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A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard helped lead the parade down Pine Avenue.
Anna Maria pays tribute to veterans Anna Maria’s Old Soldiers & Sailors parade and ceremony returned after a one-year absence. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The city honored local veterans and their spouses with its Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and a post-parade recognition ceremony. Returning after a one-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thursday afternoon parade included marching bands, local veterans, military and first responder vehicles, vintage vehicles, elected officials, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers, local businesses, a group of children from The Center of Anna Maria Island and more. Led by a bagpiper, a Marine Corps color guard, “Uncle Sam” and parade marshals Cdr. Michael Riordan and Col. David Pate, the parade began at City Hall at 1 p.m. and traveled down Pine Avenue to City Pier Park. With crowds lining both sides of
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Cortez celebrates stone crabs It was all about the crabs and the music at the Ninth Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
CORTEZ - It was a feast for all the senses with the sweet smell of stone crab and other delicious food offerings, the sound of live music, vendors offering beautiful arts and crafts and the hands-on experience of eating one of the ocean’s finest delicacies. The Ninth Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival was a hit with the thousands of people who attended the event outside the Swordfish Grill. “I had never heard of Cortez, but some people in the condo next to us were coming over here to check it out so we shared a ride and came with them, and I’m glad we did,” said Duane Farley. “I don’t like much seafood, but there is plenty of other stuff to eat, and more than enough drink options. My wife has probably spent a hundred bucks on stone crab claws,
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Festivalgoers enjoy live music, shopping, and - of course - stone crabs, at the Ninth Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival. I think she may have developed an addiction.” The Farleys also remarked on how impressed they were with the live music, and how pleased they were that the arts and crafts vendors were selling authentic local merchandise. “So many times you go to one of these things and it's a bunch of junk
these guys just haul from event to event and it looks like they bought it from China,” said Melissa Farley, Duane’s wife. “This is quality art and we will be picking up a few things to take back to Michigan.” There were dozens of vendors on hand selling a little bit of everything. Food ranged from stone crab to
shrimp and grits, burgers, chicken and more. There was definitely no shortage of cold beer to help move the hips to the 11 bands that took to three stages. If you weren’t able to make it to the event, make plans to see what Cortez has to offer at the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Feb. 19-20, 2022.
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Bradenton Beach officials sworn in Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and city commissioners Jake Spooner and Jan Vosburgh were sworn into office Monday morning by City Clerk Terri Sanclemente. Chappie recently defeated David Galuszka in the mayor’s race. Running unopposed, Spooner and Vosburgh also claimed additional two-year terms in office. Chappie and Spooner will term-limit out of office in in 2023. “You guys do so much for the city. Thank you so much,” Sanclemente said after swearing in the officials.
Clean water committee gets seventh member The Holmes Beach Clean Water Ad-Hoc Committee has yet to meet, but now the group has seven members. At their Nov. 9 meeting, city commissioners voted unanimously to accept the application of John Kolojeski, a former attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency and a resident of Anna Maria. The Clean Water Ad-Hoc Committee was formed by city commissioners to study how activity on Anna Maria Island affects the surrounding waters and how the state of those waters can be improved. The group is expected to begin meeting regularly in early 2022.
Commissioners considering virtual meeting participation Holmes Beach commissioners postponed the discussion on virtual participation of commissioners at city meetings until December to allow City Attorney Patricia Petruff time to develop guidelines for them to consider. During a Nov. 9 work session, commissioners again broached the subject of what would constitute an extraordinary circumstance to allow a commissioner to speak and vote via Zoom or other electronic means during a meeting and how to regulate that. Petruff said that in order for a commissioner to participate virtually, four of the five commissioners would have to be present in person to approve an ordinance in case the one participating virtually was not approved to vote by the physically present commissioners. Holmes Beach requires three of the five sitting commissioners to be present in order to hold a meeting.
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Light up Bradenton Beach kicking off Holidays in Paradise festivities rants will host a holiday walkabout that evening. There will also be a Holiday Swagger photo contest and a grand prize drawing that benefits Turning Points, a local non-profit organization that assists homeless families in Manatee County.
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BRADENTON BEACH – The “Light Up Bradenton Beach” Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, Nov. 20 in the Bradenton Beach Post Office parking lot. Organized by participating Bradenton Beach merchants and restaurateurs, Mayor John Chappie and Police Chief John Cosby, the annual treelighting ceremony will feature a 32-foot Christmas tree. The “Light Up Bradenton Beach” festivities will begin that day at 3 p.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on Bridge Street aboard their special golf cart. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way to the holiday Kid Zone at Island Time Bar & Grill, which will feature face painting and other kid-friendly activities. They will then head to the historic clock tower to accept Christmas wish lists and pose for holiday photos. At dusk, the holiday fun will shift to the post office parking lot at 116 Bridge St., where The Magic of Manatee – the Bradenton chapter of the international women’s choral group, The Sweet Adelines – will lead the crowd in Christmas carols beginning at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m., followed by more singing and then a special outdoor screening of “A Christmas Story” from 7 to 9 p.m., with the exterior wall of the Sports Lounge serving as the movie screen. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets for the movie screening. Popcorn, hot chocolate and other treats – including the adult variety – will be available for purchase at the nearby businesses before, during and after the movie.
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The Holidays in Paradise events will continue on Saturday, Dec. 4. mark the beginning of the six-week Holidays in Paradise festivities that will continue through New Year’s Day and take place during the city of Bradenton Beach’s largest-ever holiday decoration and lighting display. The annual Christmas on Bridge Street celebration and the coinciding Bradenton Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will both take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. Beginning at 3 p.m., Christmas on Bridge Street will again feature a Kid Zone that includes face painting and the creation of holiday crafts. The Anna Maria Island Privateers will provide photo opportunities with Santa and his sleigh in the post office parking lot, near the Christmas tree. The acclaimed Dickens Carolers – a professional company of actors and singers in period costumes – will tell stories and sing seasonal songs. Island troubadour Mike Sales will perform on the Bridge Street Pier before the boat parade. Featuring food and drink specials, gift certificate sales, “chair-ity massage” and more, nearby retailers and restau-
Organized by Bradenton Beach Marina owner Mike Bazzy, the third annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, taking place Saturday, Dec. 4, will begin at 6 p.m., with participating vessels gathering ahead of time near the south end of Jewfish Key. The boat parade will travel northwest along the Longboat Pass Bridge and then head north up the Intracoastal Waterway, passing by the Bridge Street Pier and ending at the marina. The boat parade can be viewed from the Longboat Pass Bridge from about 6 to 6:30 p.m. and from the Bridge Street Pier from about 6:30 to 7 p.m. The boat parade is open to powerboats and sailboats and entry is free. The best-decorated boat will earn a $200 cash prize. Entry forms and additional information can be found at the boat parade website, www.boat-parade.com, or by calling the Bradenton Beach Marina at 941-778-2288. Those who don’t have a boat of their own can participate in the boat parade as passengers aboard the marina’s “Anna Maria Princess” paddle wheeler. Tickets can be purchased at the boat parade website and the proceeds will be donated to fighting children’s cancer. The Sun is a media sponsor of the Holidays in Paradise events. For more information on the Holidays in Paradise events, activities, contests, parking and more, please visit www.lovebradentonbeach.com or call 941-896-2222.
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Thanks-Living gathering to focus on ‘Green & Clean’ initiative Thanks-Living 2021 will focus on environmental preservation. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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Rev. Dirk Rogers gives a blessing over the thrift store at the start of a Nov. 9 grand reopening ceremony.
Thrift store reopens its doors BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – After months of renovations, the doors of the Roser Guild Thrift Store are open to the public and quite a lot has changed on the inside. Members of the Guild and some of the volunteers who worked on the building renovations met Nov. 9 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store followed by a tour of the newly refurbished interior. Rev. Dirk Rogers gave a blessing of the store before Guild members and thrift store volunteers Peggy Nash and Margaret At-
wood joined hands to cut the ribbon. They were then joined by church Trustee Alan Ward to unlock the door, officially reopening the shop for the first time in more than a year. The store, 511 Pine Ave., is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staffed by volunteers, the proceeds generated by the store help the Roser Guild provide scholarships, community programs and support to Roser Church and other local organizations. For more information on the thrift shop, visit www.roserchurch.com/thrift-shop.
ANNA MARIA – In partnership with the Center of Anna Maria Island and the city of Anna Maria, the Love AMI Committee will host Thanks-Living on AMI at City Pier Park on Sunday, Nov. 21. The inaugural Thanks-Living event occurred in 2019 and the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking place from 4-7 p.m. under the City Pier Park shade sail structure, Thanks-Living on AMI is a free event that helps support the “Green & Clean” Island initiative. Sunday’s event will feature activities for all ages and informational and educational booths presented by The Center, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring, Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center Inc., Eckerd College, Mote Marine Laboratory and the Roser Memorial Community Church and food pantry. The children’s table will include
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crayons and coloring sheets Thanks-Living also will feature light-bite food samples from local restaurants. Free water will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages. In addition to the tables and chairs, there will be a family picnic area. Will Corr will play music, and cash or Publix gift card donations will be accepted to support the Roser Food Pantry and the All Island Denomination outreach program. At about 4:30, Vic Caserta, City Commissioner Carol Carter and Mayor Dan Murphy will offer introductory remarks, to be followed by comments from The Center’s Jim McDaniel. A children’s sing-along will take place toward the end of the evening.
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On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, we would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to the many, many amazing individuals who helped us organize and produce the 20th BayFest; many of the same individuals who continue to help us over the past several years. Those individuals include, but certainly are not limited to: CrossPointe Fellowship, for your continued support every year; your team tirelessly works day and night to make this event one that makes us all so very proud. We cannot do this without you. To all our volunteers; thank you for always being there for us, for your continued service, and always with a welcoming smile that our festival attendees look forward to seeing. You are the force of this event. To our sponsors, thank you for your continued generosity. Through your donations we have been able to accomplish another BayFest and continue working towards fostering community events. You truly make the difference for us, and we are extremely grateful. To our vendors, for your dedication to always providing exceptional and amazing arts, crafts, products, services and delicious food. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again next year. To our rockin’ bands. Many of you have performed at this event before and we thank you for coming back. You all brought the house down! You
bring an unprecedented energy to this event; people come from all over to hear your music. You rock. And last but certainly not least, to the attendees who look forward to coming to this event from near and far… We thank you for your continued patronage over the last 20+ years… we do this for you, and we can’t wait to bring it again! Laura Micciche Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
Red flags on Bert Harris claims The Holmes Beach Commission approved a global settlement for Bert Harris Claims in a manner that may have caused some to breathe a sigh of relief. However, to those who follow city issues, there is more than meets the eye. The settlements allowing 42 bedrooms among four properties, all in residential zones, were not in compliance with our Comprehensive Plan. The approved seven and eightbedroom houses with atypical, excessive distribution of square footage in bedrooms, will not likely ever be permanent residences. This will cause negative impact on quality of life and will impose more burden on police and code. There were numerous red flags, with room here only to mention a few. - Residents were marginalized as cases were litigated for years, private shade meetings occurred, and then a "Chicken Little" sense of urgency was created at one public meeting in the pressure to vote
before most residents would know. To add another layer, it is disturbing to hear attorneys provide the rationale that there is no legal obligation to inform the very people whom the government is supposed to represent. - Attorneys said there were millions of dollars in claims, but by isolating the properties in the R-2 zones, the claims were about half the figure quoted, and artfully-negotiated settlements are usually much less. - City attorneys knew that a claimant did not even have legal title on a property until well after a building moratorium ordinance halted construction of four+ bedrooms. - Florida state statute says that claims must be made within one year of enactments of ordinances and notice, and that the notice shall be provided after enactment. If the notices were delayed or omitted, as I recall, it certainly prolonged the tenuous and expensive life of the Bert Harris claims. Were the required notices sent, were they delayed in being sent, or were they not sent at all? My requests regarding these notices have gone unanswered. "Insurance ran the Bert Harris show." Please let city leaders know that you do not want the $750,000 of city funds that were set aside specifically for Bert Harris claims to be earmarked for pet projects. It should be rightfully returned to the taxpayers. Margie Motzer Holmes Beach
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Ukulele Instruction for Beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/8315409 AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange, Your CBD Store, 6676 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 5-7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for future members. Registration required to 941-778-1541.
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Seashell shore walk, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 9 a.m.
RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Island Library Book Club: The Four Winds, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m. Reserve online https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/8358181 Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Register online at https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996415 Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m. Teen Nature Night: Minorities in Marine Sciences, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.
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Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Give a Day for the Bay: Native Seed Collection and Spreading, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Bring your own water bottle. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required. Community Pet Blessing,
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Collecting dry pet food, accessories and donations for Underdog Rescue of Florida. Meditation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. Reserve online https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996390 Chickee Hut Jammers, Florida Maritime Museum, 11655 Cortez Road, Cortez, noon to 2 p.m. Light Up Bradenton Beach holiday event and tree lighting, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 3 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 3 p.m., Christmas carols at 5:30 p.m. and tree lighting at 6 p.m. with “A Christmas Story” outdoor film viewing at 7 p.m.
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Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 8-10 a.m. Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve
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Island Gallery West art walk returns The gallery again welcomes visitors back to enjoy fabulous local art works and music. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - After almost two years, Island Gallery West’s monthly art walk event returned on Nov. 12 to a large crowd of artists and art lovers ready to get back to a pre-COVID normal. Art lovers enjoyed a glass of wine as they relaxed in lawn chairs in the parking lot, tapping their feet and singing along to music performed by Chip Ragsdale. Inside, many of the 28 member artists were on hand to discuss their work with guests and socialize with other members. Island Gallery West’s members seem more like a family when you speak to them. Even though they work in every kind of media, they all have one thing in common: a love for art. “We’re finally getting back after a couple of years of not having these. We didn’t really know what the suc-
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Artists and art lovers gather at Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach for the return of their monthly art walks. cess would be, but it’s been a great success,” said Darryl Goldman, a member artist at IGW who specializes in oil paintings. “People are coming in, they’re buying some art, they’re enjoying walking around, so we’re really happy with that. All 28 member artists are featured at the gallery at all times and works from all the artists are always available for purchase. Most artists also do commission works upon request. From
a portrait of your pet to a painting of your favorite photograph, there is an artist that can make your project come to life at the very highest of skill levels. It’s as simple as finding the artist’s style you prefer, then telling them what you want. If they can make it happen, they will. “This gallery is special because we have an amazing group of artists. I just love everybody here. We really try to keep high-quality art; we don’t want
anything to be “crafty,” said member artist Janet Flickinger. “I think we were really missing a lot of that personal interaction during COVID. To meet the people and talk to them makes the art more personable to them, and that’s really important.” Any artist who is interested in becoming a member of Island Gallery West is welcome to apply. A committee of member artists reviews all applications and will decide the status of all applicants. While some artists have been members for years, others have only been with the gallery for a few weeks. “I recently moved from Indiana to Florida as a permanent resident. I was a member of a co-op for 20 years in Indiana and it was a home environment. I just knew I needed to find another home like that,” said Dawn Gerardot, who at 12 days is the newest member of IGW. “It’s just like what I’m used to; there’s a high quality of art in here and it makes me feel comfortable.” Island Gallery West is open every Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the gallery and its members, visit islandgallerywest.com.
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Former mayor assists with Veterans Day ceremony Army veteran and former Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke performed on trumpet “The Call to the Colors” for the Korean War Veterans Association on Veterans Day at The Village Green community’s recreational hall in Bradenton. The association consists of veterans who served at least one year in the Republic of Korea since 1950. Clarke served tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. KAREN CLARKE | SUBMITTED
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Local artist wins Holmes Beach artist Maro Lorimer has been awarded "Best of Show” in the annual national exhibit of Acrylic Painters USA, held this year at Art Center Manatee. Her winning piece, “Wild Coast 4: Vanishing Wilderness,” was chosen for this top honor by Colorado juror Tony Ortega from submissions from 10 states. The exhibit runs through Nov. 19.
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The regular practice of voicing positive things in one’s life increases overall happiness, leading to lower rates of stress and depression. Sharing gratitude can also improve social bonds, making people feel more loved and connected to others in their lives. 2021 has been full of challenges, especially for those in the hospitality industry. After requesting employees of WKH &KLOHV *URXS WR UHÀHFW RQ ZKDW WKH\ DUH WKH most thankful for in honor of Thansgiving, it’s clear why counting one’s blessings is something that should be done more frequently than once a year. The Beach House Chef Will Manson, Mar Vista Bar Manager Anthony Cabrera, and Gamble Creek Farms Market Supervisor Kayla Hickey share their gratitudes and their hopes for the holiday season ahead. Manson, Cabrera, and Hickey all have YHU\ GL൵HUHQW UROHV DW 7KH &KLOHV *URXS \HW all shared that they were most professionally thankful for people. For Cabrera, people means the loyal customers who kept visiting Mar Vista in light of COVID-restrictions and personal GL൶FXOWLHV WKH\ PD\ KDYH EHHQ H[SHULHQFLQJ 2021 was also the year he was promoted to Bar Manager, and he mentioned he’s particularly proud to add that to his accomplishments. For Manson and Hickey, people means the team they have the pleasure of working with each day. To be able to lift each other up and maneuver the
challenges they face together is a blessing. Family is also a word that was mentioned across the board. All three shared that their family is their biggest motivator and blessing. It’s the foundation for so many and yet an area that often goes unacknowledged. As a family-owned business, providing a work-life balance for Chiles Group employees is crucial to the company’s ethos. It shows a steadfast commitment to the happiness of each individual who works there. Lastly, Manson, Cabrera, and Hickey VKDUHG ZKDW WKH\ DUH WKH PRVW H[FLWHG DERXW WKLV holiday season. After a tough year personally, Chef is looking forward to a season of peace full of more memorable moments and less FRQVXPHULVP &DEUHUD LV ³SDUWLFXODUO\ H[FLWHG WR see the glow of satisfaction and appreciation of guests returning after COVID has disrupted their travels.” Hickey can’t wait to get in the spirit of the season. It’s her favorite time of year, and she plans to spread that joy to the community by introducing a new holiday event at Gamble Creek Farms on the weekend of December 18. All have an incredibly positive outlook IRU WKH \HDU DKHDG PDNLQJ WKH H൵HFWV RI FRXQWLQJ \RXU EOHVVLQJV FOHDU /HW WKLV H[HUFLVH VHUYH as inspiration to take a moment and share your gratitude with loved ones as you celebrate the season and each other. Content provided by: The Chiles Group
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The post-parade veterans ceremony at City Pier Park included Bishop Michael Garrison providing the prayer invocation, trumpeter Alan Evans performing Taps and the Lakewood Ranch High School band performing the National Anthem. During the National Anthem, there was a military flyover featuring a bright yellow, World War II-era T-6 Texan airplane piloted by Jimmy Hayes – a type of plane used to train WWII fighter pilots. During the ceremony, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, a U.S. Army veteran, called forward and recognized the spouses and significant others of those who served in the military. He then called forward and recognized the attending veterans according to the military branch in which they served. The ceremony concluded with the Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band performing Tribute to America and The Horse. After the ceremony, Murphy said, “I think it was a tremendous success and way beyond my expectations. It was a great tribute to our country and our veterans and their spouses and significant others. Events like this bring us together as a community to celebrate one particular thing – the fact that people served our country. And the city staff did a fantastic job putting this event together.” Following the ceremony, many folks wandered over to the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum for an ice cream social where Historical Society volunteers served up free ice cream provided by Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream in Cortez.
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Meals on Wheels providing free Thanksgiving dinners BRADENTON – Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee has been distributing food to Manatee County families in need through the Food4Families program as part of the COVID-19 Emergency Relief efforts since March of 2020. TheFood4Families distribution on Monday, Nov. 22, will include frozen turkeys, canned vegetables, and all the fixings for local families to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home. Bayside Community Church will also be providing dessert for each family. “During this season of giving, we are so happy to be able to provide Thanksgiving meals to Manatee County residents who otherwise would go without. With the rising costs of living we are all experiencing, many people are relying on Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee for help this holiday season,” stated Maribeth Phillips, President & CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. The Thanksgiving distribution will take place at Renaissance on 9th, located at 1816 9th Street West in Bradenton, beginning at 4 p.m. Quantities are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Since March, 2020, distributions have included bags of food to feed a family of five breakfast, lunch, and dinner for two or more days. Over 1.3 million meals have been provided through the Food4Families program in response to COVID-19, and distributions continue in 2021. Visit www. MealsOnWheelsPLUS.org for more information. One of the PLUS programs of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, The Food Bank of Manatee is the largest hungerrelief organization based in Manatee County. In the face of COVID-19, The Food Bank of Manatee is continuing to see an increase in the amount of food needed to help feed Manatee County families. Those who can donate to help those in need can make a gift online at www.MealsOnWheelsPLUS. org or by mail to 811 23rd Ave. East in Bradenton.
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Live Naturally specializes in CBD and hemp products Live Naturally offers legal CBD products that can contain zero or minimal THC. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Offering a wide variety of CBD products and more, Morgan and Ben Bryant recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of their Live Naturally store in Holmes Beach. The Holmes Beach residents opened Live Naturally in 2019 and their product offerings continue to expand as they enter their third year of operations. Located at 5337 Gulf Drive, Suite 200, Live Naturally is the business on Anna Maria Island that specializes in CBD and other hemp-derived products. CBD is a cannabinoid derived from hemp plants but it contains contain zero or minimal amounts of THC – the psychoactive ingredient that makes marijuana users feel high or euphoric. CBD products are regulated and legal. When discussing the benefits of CBD, Morgan said, “It has relaxing properties and many other different helpful properties for the body. We are born with endocannabinoid receptors,
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Holmes Beach residents Ben and Morgan Bryant opened Live Naturally in 2019 and recently celebrated their store’s two-year anniversary. so the body is naturally very receptive to CBD. We have a lot of people that use CBD for sleep.” “We have our topical CBD cream called Keep Movin’ Cream that’s our biggest seller. We ship it to one customer who has fibromyalgia. She said she’s never had anything help her
as much as our cream has. We had a lady who had shingles and our cream gave her a lot of relief. I use it for my back with two herniated discs, and it provides incredible relief. It sells for $39.99 and several of our customers’ testimonies can be seen at our Facebook page.
“You can also take CBD internally. I sing in front of large crowds of people sometimes and I’ll take a little bit to feel more relaxed. It’s nice to know there’s an alternative to the other things out there. We have a lot of people that use CBD for sleep, and when you take it internally it helps the different parts of the body,” she added. Ben explained the development of Live Naturally’s proprietary Keep Movin’ Cream. “We combined a bunch of different plants and herbs into one cream. A lot of products use an isolate CBD, which is dead and like a dry, white powder. You don’t get as much benefit from the plant when the product you start with is dead. We use an alive form of CBD in the form of a distillate. It’s a lot harder to make into a cream, and it’s more expensive. We also use essential oils that have helpful properties, like lavender and peppermint oil. We use an arnica flower extract that helps reduce inflammation and relieve muscle soreness. We also added an ancient Native American root herb that the Native Americans used to heal broken bones, tendons, ligaments and joints. We combined all these things into a nice SEE CBD, PAGE 30
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that within the last four years, more than 160 million gallons of raw and partially treated sewage was dumped into the Manatee River, bypassing the city’s treatment plant, resulting in high levels of fecal coliform and enterococci bacteria in the Manatee River. The discharges contribute to red tide, according to Glenn Compton, chairman of ManaSota-88. “We just endured an incredibly difficult summer, where we witnessed red tide kill large quantities of marine life. If we don’t fix these problems, we’re likely to endure more pain in perpetuity. Red tide and contamination is hurting our local economy, much of which relies on our waterways,” he said. “We have to do better for our quality of life and for future generations.” The environmental coalition has also petitioned the receiver for Piney Point, the former phosphate
plant at Port Manatee, to ensure the remaining wastewater at the site is clean enough to inject into a deep well under the Floridan aquifer, the source of Florida’s drinking water. FDEP is in the process of permitting the well. “The permit application admits that Manatee County does not know the precise geologic strata in the location of the proposed well and instead is guessing that the ‘anticipated geologic strata’ is similar to a well located five miles away,” according to the Nov. 10 letter to Tampa lawyer and Piney Point receiver Herbert R. Donica. “The permit application further admits that Manatee County does not know the precise location where the underground drinking water source begins or ends ... a thorough analysis of the wastewater must be completed before billions of gallons of dangerous pollution is injected beneath the Lower Floridan aquifer.”
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Wreaths Across America honors local veterans The Blue Star Mothers local chapter is currently collecting donations for the annual 'Wreaths Across America' initiative at Sarasota National Cemetery. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – With the holidays just weeks away, the annual sponsorship drive to support Wreaths Across America is underway, and the local Blue Star Mothers chapter is hard at work looking for wreath sponsorships from Island residents and anyone else in the area who wishes to honor a veteran this Christmas season. The wreaths were part of an annual tradition that was started by Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. The company had an excess of wreaths in 1992 and the owner, Morrill Worcester, remembered a boyhood trip to Arlington when he was 12 years old. He decided to get the wreaths to Arlington to honor our nation’s veterans. This plan would require more than just Worcester donating the wreaths, and that wouldn’t be a problem as a number of other individuals and organizations stepped up to help. James Prout, owner of local trucking company Blue Bird Ranch Inc., generously provided transportation all the way to Virginia. Volunteers from the local American Legion and VFW Posts gathered with members of the community to decorate each wreath with traditional red, hand-tied bows. Members of the
Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. helped to organize the wreath-laying, which included a special ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Wreaths Across America became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2005 after a photo of wreaths on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery went viral on the internet. Thousands of requests came in from all over the country from people not only wanting to help out with Arlington, but to also emulate the projects at their local national and state cemeteries. Through the efforts of volunteers nationwide, hundreds of thousands of wreaths are laid on graves at veterans’ cemeteries nationwide. Anyone wishing to sponsor a wreath can do so by contacting the Southwest Florida Blue Star Mothers Chapter FL4. This 501(c) (3) non-profit organization plans to lay thousands of wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery, the closest national VA cemetery to the Island. All Christians laid to rest at the cemetery are given a wreath unless their families have stated they don’t wish to have decorations on their loved one’s graves. All other families have either their wishes on file, or are contacted by Rosentrater to make sure their wishes are kept top priority. With over 21,000 graves at Sarasota National Cemetery, is there ever a shortage of wreaths, and what happens if this is the case? “We happen to have the Patterson Foundation, and they pledge that if by a certain date if there are not enough wreaths they will cover the difference, and it’s rare
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Island Photography & DJ a family affair Anna Maria Island residents Dara and Chuck Caudill have combined their creative talents to offer wedding photography and entertainment under one banner, Island Photography & DJ. Together, they will coordinate the photography and music for your special day. Dara is a professionally trained photographer who combines the latest in digital technology along with an artistic and creative flair. She blends photojournalistic with traditional styles of photography. "A little fantasy mixed with a little reality," she says. "It's important for the photos to be beautiful!" Chuck is a professional musician and DJ on Anna Maria Island. In addition to ukulele and acoustic guitar ceremonies, Chuck provides live music and/or full DJ services for the reception. He provides state of the art sound and lighting. Dara and Chuck are true Island residents, so they specialize in beach weddings. The two know how important it is to have the right professionals for your day, especially if you are having a destination wedding. They were married in Kauai, and the people they hired made it a special day. They want to create that same memorable Island experience for you. Over the years, they have become friends with many of the couples they helped marry. They find it rewarding when those couples revisit the area and call them to get together. Both are fully insured and belong to many professional organizations, including the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Please check out their websites – www.islandphotography.org and www. chuckcaudill.com – to see what they have to offer. For more info, please email daracaudill@verizon.net or call 941-778-5676.
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Tabitha Cheek & Chris Funk were married on October 9, 2021 at the Beach House restaurant on Anna Mari a Island. Shawn Rhoton, of the Beach House, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Reverend Steve Lortz performed the ceremony. Hair and makeup were by Body & Sol Spa. The cake was by Cheesecake Cutie. Flowers were by Miss Scarlett’s, and Patrick Zambito provided the reception music. Tabitha & Chris honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Gallery’s featured artist inspired by wildlife Island Gallery West’s featured artist for November, Jody Goldman, is inspired by the wildlife she has observed traveling the world. BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - Island Gallery West recently announced the artist of the month for November, and it’s not difficult to see what inspires Jody Goldman. A retired flight attendant, Goldman was fortunate to get to travel the world and use her free time to observe the wildlife wherever she found herself. “The opportunity to travel and see the abundance of wildlife in such diverse nature settings in the countries I visited was the primary influence of my painting,” Goldman said. “It was then that I realized I wanted to concentrate my focus on being a wildlife artist.” The former Miami resident is now retired and lives on
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Island Gallery West’s November featured artist, Jody Goldman, with her exhibit titled "Walk on the Wild Side." the Gulf Coast of Florida, and for good reason. Goldman says she is inspired by the many birds in the area. In addition to Florida birds and wildlife, she also likes to paint the animals she
,observed on multiple trips to Africa. Her display at the gallery, titled "Walk on the Wild Side," features African animals alongside local birds and marine life. In addition to painting with oil, she also
works with colored pencils. “I only want to paint wildlife, and that’s all I paint. I’m super realistic, I don’t do any abstract or impressionist,” Goldman said. “I paint animals from all over; buf-
falo from Wyoming, chickens from my family’s garden in Iowa and anything I observe in my travels.” Goldman may be retired, but she works on her art five to six hours a day, six days a week and has no plans on slowing down anytime soon. Art is her passion, and it shows in the quality of her work. She also loves to paint and draw dogs; in fact, she is happy to do commission pieces. Stop by Island Gallery West for plenty of examples of her work, and if you would like to order a commissioned work of art, you can view examples and place an order. For more information, email artistjodygoldman@gmail.com. Each month, Island Gallery West chooses one of its 28 member artists to be the featured artist of the month. The artist chosen has a large display of their work in the front of the gallery for the entirety of the month they are featured, in addition to their permanent display in the gallery. All of the artist’s work is available for purchase.
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Commission bids farewell to Jim Kihm Commissioner Jim Kihm decided not to seek re-election. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – After four years, Jim Kihm has stepped down from the city commission. The Nov. 9 meeting marked Kihm’s last time serving as a commissioner and as commission chair. He served two terms before opting to not run for re-election in 2021. During the Nov. 9 meet- Kihm ing, Mayor Judy Titsworth presented Kihm with a plaque marking his time on the commission and thanking him for his service to the city over the past four years. In addition to serving on the commission, Kihm also has been chair of the Manasota League of Cities for the past year and was recognized in spring
2021 by the Florida League of Cities as a Home Rule Hero for his work during the 2021 Florida state legislative session. “I can’t thank you enough for the years you’ve served,” Titsworth said when recognizing Kihm during the meeting. “You’ve been great, you’ve kept me on my toes and I appreciate that as a mayor.” “I’d like to thank the people of the city of Holmes Beach for allowing me to serve you for the past four years,” Kihm said. “It’s been my great honor. I couldn’t have done it without my fellow commissioners, mayor and, in particular, our city clerk who’s been awesome. Thanks to everyone.” While Commissioners Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek were re-elected in the November election, former Commissioner Pat Morton was chosen by Holmes Beach voters to take Kihm’s place. A swearing-in for the re-elected commissioners was scheduled to take place on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m.
Scenic WAVES members sought The city of Bradenton Beach seeks volunteers to serve on the Scenic W.A.V.E.S. Partnership Committee. Including members of state and county agencies, the committee meets once a month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, and advises the city commission on beautification and landscaping matters pertaining to Gulf Drive/
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s the world moves closer and closer to virtual realities and artificial intelligence, no area of our lives will be unchanged. Real estate is, and has always been, a people-to-people business and based on Zillow’s recent experiment with automating the process, the people are winning. Zillow created a decade-long successful business when it established an algorithm to put a value on practically any property in the country. Zillow’s Zestimates were so popular it spun off the term “Zillow Surfing” because who doesn’t want to know what their house or their relative’s house or their best friend’s house is worth? Use of their app grew 19% this year alone. With all that experience and success, what could go wrong by going into the house flipping business? House flipping is nothing new to the real estate business. An investor buys a home, does a quick touch up and puts it back on the market at a tidy little profit. Sounds perfect for a company that already knows
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the value of everything; therefore, Zillow went into the iBuying business. Based on Zestimate, Zillow makes offers to sellers who were looking to make the process faster by eliminating the long inspection, appraisal and closing process. Typically, they were looking for properties that were relatively new, about the same size and affordable, basically homes that they could turn around quickly without doing much work. Unfortunately for Zillow, they started their iBuying program at just the wrong time. Because of the pandemic, home prices rose sharply and properties that did need renovations sat on the market because of the dearth of contractors. Despite
the buying frenzy the country was in, Zillow said it was able to convert only about 10% of serious sellers who asked for a Zillow offer - apparently there was too much competition from non-virtual buyers. They ended up announcing the shutdown of the iBuying division of their business in early November. It will take them a few more quarters to wrap it up at the expense of several thousand employees. Their flipping program was a big flop. This all goes back to real estate being a people-to-people business, particularly when the product you’re buying and selling is generally the most expensive thing in people’s lives. So, is there a future for iBuying? Probably; there are still companies out there doing it. My opinion is the machines will never be good enough on their own to compensate for real people. It’s certainly possible that the future lies in a combination of virtual and real people involved. The process still needs a real estate expert to lay eyes on the property
and the location, looking for unusual and negative aspects that no algorithm can compensate for. Meanwhile, there are a whole bunch of startups who will purchase a home for a buyer with all cash and wait for their mortgage to be approved for a fee. This, of course, is in response to buyers being locked out of the market by all-cash buyers. The National Association of Realtors reported that homes sold in July received an average of 4.5 offers, with all-cash buyers with no contingencies always rising to the top of the pack. A few of these companies are Flyhomes, Ribbon Homelight Inc. and Orchard. Selling a home is not like selling shoes online. They’re hard to return if the fit isn’t right and companies who have experience in this area of marketing are finding that out. Replacing the knowledge of a hands-on real estate professional isn’t easy, no matter how good you are at writing algorithms.
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OBITUARIES Peter T. Barreda Peter T. Barreda, 60, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Dahlia Barreda. Peter is survived by siblings, Ralph, Julie (Clarence) and Mark (Pidge) and was a proud uncle to Emily, Maria (Rex) and Benjamin, and a great-nephew on the way, plus many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Peter was a former Bradenton Beach commissioner and the founder and original owner of The Cortez Kitchen, where many gathered and memories were created. Peter had a passion for cooking, sharing stories, spending time with family and friends and leaving a boisterous and indelible mark in all of our hearts. His loving attitude, infectious energy and caring spirit will be missed forever. A blessing and short graveside ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Tampa at 11 a.m. There will also be a memorial celebration at the Swordfish Grill Restaurant in Cortez on Sunday,
Nov. 21 from 2-5 p.m. At that time, details for a surfers "paddle out" will be announced. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to St. Jude’s or a charity of your choice in Peter's name. Thank you to all who loved him.
Madeleine Bergquist Madeleine Bergquist, 76, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021. Born on Nov. 5, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of a prominent journalist who filled her early years with literature, art, music and dancing. In college at the University of Puerto Rico, she specialized in foreign languages and after graduating landed a job with the F.B.I. in Washington, D.C., as a translator. It was there that she met her future husband, Gib. After starting a family, they relocated to Anna Maria Island, where they spent many active years volunteering and raising their children in this beloved community. After Gib's death in 2006, Madeleine moved to Bradenton, Fla., and enjoyed a quiet life with her dogs, enriched with travel, reading, and more volunteer work. In her final years, she took the greatest pleasure in becoming a grandmother. Her spirit and wit will be cherished by those she leaves behind: daughter, Marisa; son, Kevin; grandsons; Mason,
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Laura Anne Bergquist Laura Anne Bergquist's passed away on Sept. 14, 2021, at the age of 47. Born in Maryland, on April 10, 1974, Laura Anne enjoyed an idyllic childhood on Anna Maria Island and was a star student known for her bright intelligence and sweet disposition. She graduated first in her class at Manatee High School with many honors and completed her degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she was active in community service through her Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and kept a part-time job at the local Dillard’s. Her impressive performance on the job blossomed into a full-fledged career as a buyer for Dillard’s at the corporate level in Little Rock, Ark., where she spent many years using her creativity to innovate and expand her work. She loved cooking and traveling, and always kept close tabs on her Gator football team. Her abundant kindness and compassion will be forever missed by her sister, Marisa; brother, Kevin, and all those who knew and loved her.
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James Patrick O’Neill James Patrick O’Neill passed away on Oct. 30, 2021. Born on Aug. 22, 1945, Captain Jim was one of the best captains on Tampa Bay and knew Sarasota Bay better than anybody when it came to catching trout, snook and redfish. Jim had charter clientele from all over the United States and it was always an interesting day with him on the boat, as he was quite a character. There are no services planned at this time.
Harry G. Kinnan Harry G. Kinnan, beloved husband, father, educator and coach, went home to God on Nov. 8, 2021, after a battle with metastatic skin cancer. His 80 years of life were defined by a profound love for his family and for the broader Manatee County community. He is survived by his wife, Sue; their three children, Chris (Amanda), Courtney (Todd) and Patrick (Adrianna) and their eight beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe (Linda) and sister, Anne Kinnan, a retired teacher at Anna Maria Elementary School. Harry is predeceased SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 28
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by his father, Captain Joseph Kinnan, and his mother, Marjorie Kinnan. Born in 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pa., Harry moved with his family to Bradenton in 1951. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1958. At Stetson College he was a Lambda Chi Alpha brother and ROTC cadet and after graduation served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Captain. He also earned a master’s in education from Florida Atlantic. In 1967 Harry married Sue, his partner whom he adored through 54 years of marriage. They supported each other as they built a family and life together. Harry’s lifelong
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love of sports found professional footing, first as a two-sport coach at Palmetto High and later for 19 years as the head basketball coach at Manatee Community College, where he coached the 1985 state championship team and was inducted in the FCSAA Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame. His basketball camps and defensive drills (anyone remember “I LOVE DEFENSE!”?) were the highlight of the summer for many local kids. When it wasn’t basketball season, Harry would be seen (and heard) cheering at his brother Joe Kinnan’s football games at Manatee High or watching his sister Anne’s class drama productions. Harry’s mother, Marjorie, was an education pioneer and Manatee County School Board member, and inspired Harry’s commitment to service. So, after retiring from basketball and teaching in 1996, Harry ran for
the School Board, winning election four times, serving 16 years and five stints as board chair. He was a consensus builder who worked hard to pass fair, effective solutions during a time of rapid growth in our county. There was no more enthusiastic booster for our schools than Coach Kinnan. Joined in service with his wife, Sue, Harry held leadership roles with the Boys and Girls Club, the Manatee Education Foundation, Take Stock In Children and the YMCA and supported Sue’s leadership with the Service Club of Manatee and Entre Nous. Harry was also a stalwart Pittsburgh Pirates fan and spring training season ticket holder. He loved sitting behind home plate where he could talk stats with the scouts. A lifetime member of Mote Marine Laboratory, Harry and Sue would take their grandchildren whenever they visited. A proud
grandfather, he’d want to introduce them all to you - Evelyn, Abigail, Ethan (Courtney and Todd), Calla, lil’ Harry (Chris and Amanda), Patrick Joseph, Giuliana and Anthony (Patrick and Adrianna). With his outgoing personality, Harry brightened the day of everyone he encountered, and through his service as a coach and educator, he improved the lives of countless young people in our community. We will miss him dearly. Services were scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, with reception following at Trinity United Methodist Church on Manatee Avenue. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please support the Manatee Education Foundation. Condolences may made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com
owner with no valid drivers license and a possible burglary warrant in Manatee County. The officer initiated the traffic stop and found the driver did not have a license but he did have a glass pipe and some crystal meth. The driver was arrested for the meth and the warrant, and the officer issued a warning for the traffic offense.
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patched to the above address to investigate a death. Upon arrival he observed a deceased woman laying on a recliner in the living room. No trauma was observed and nothing was out of place in the room that would suggest foul play. The woman’s son was contacted and said she had been ill for a while
11/4, 7:41 p.m., assist other agency, 26 Seaside Court. The officer was dispatched to assist in notifying the subject that his restraining order had been dismissed. The officer made contact with the subject and gave him a copy of the dismissal paperwork. No further action was taken. 11/5, 9:57 a.m., death investigation, 6300 Flotilla Drive #88. Officer was dis-
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CBD: Live Naturally specializes in CBD and hemp products tFROM PAGE 15
cream that’s not too oily or greasy that has no detectable THC,” Ben said. “We used to have a cannabis farm in Sonoma County, California. That’s where I got my knowledge as to how to create this cream. We own the formula and pay a company to manufacture it. We developed our cream with a team of scientists we hired from Virginia Tech. It’s a rewarding feeling to know our product works so well,” Ben said. “We offer a lot of products that are THC-free or have non-detectable THC for people that don’t want the cannabis product. We have people in this community who cannot have THC. We carry Wyld gummies, which we think this is the best brand in the country for non-THC gummies. Some of our tinctures contain no THC,” Ben said. “We work hard to make sure those CBD products are safe for them to use. There are different types of CBD and the full spectrum products that do contain a little THC. We make sure the ones that are not supposed to have THC in them don’t,” Morgan noted. “Marijuana dispensaries are prohibited on the Island. Live Naturally is a hemp business. If you’re on vacation in Florida with a medical marijuana card from another state you cannot go to a dispensary here. But someone on vacation can pick up a hemp-derived product at Live Naturally with the Delta 8 THC. Delta 8 is hemp-derived THC is much different than the well-known marijuana Delta 9 carbon compound found in the plant. This gives the user a much lighter and less psychoactive experience than regular THC. A lot of people prefer that, especially with the edibles. They’re happy they found something they can use that is much less of an ‘experience’ than Delta 9 THC and everything is hempderived,” Ben said.
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Live Naturally offers a wide variety of CBD tinctures and other hemp-derived product and also a wide variety of CBD gummies.
Live Naturally also sells products that contain Delta 9 THC. “We have Willie Nelson’s ‘Willie’s Remedy’ full spectrum coffee and tea. Full spectrum means it’s going to have up to .3% of Delta 9 THC per milligram per gram. That’s the most allowed under the Farm Bill Act of 2018. We also have JuJu Royal tinctures and gummies from Bob Marley’s son, Julian,” Ben said. “We carry a wide range of edibles and other products from all over the country. We source a lot of them from Oregon and Colorado and a lot of these products are made to order, like our hand-crafted caramels from Oregon. We have a version that also has the cannabis compound called CBN which also helps with sleep. We have cookies that are gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and vegan. We have vegan gummies, organic gummies and gummies that range in strength from 10 milligrams per piece to 50 milligrams per piece. We also have syrups you can add to your favorite drink and we have sublingual tinctures in the Delta 8 variety,” Ben said. “We carry the 2021 Hemp Cannabis Cup winner for Delta 8 flower, by Alliance Flower. We have the concentrate form in dabs too. We
have Delta 8 Moon Rocks and we have five or six different brands of pre-rolls. My favorite pre-roll is the Woodstock brand. They’re the only company I’ve seen in the whole country that’s FDA registered and GMP certified, which means its manufactured to the highest standards, like our Keep Movin’ Cream,” Ben said. Live Naturally sells essential oils bracelets made by Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer’s daughter, Christina Tokajer Walker. “You add essential oils that soak into the lava rocks and you can wear your favorite oil all day,” Ben said. “Our pet products are also real popular. We have tinctures, treats and shampoo. CBD helps them a lot too,” Morgan said. “I spend a great deal of time, effort, and money getting high quality products from all over the country. When people come in this store they’re blown away with the choices and options we offer,” Ben said. “We also take the time to educate our clients,” Morgan added.
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Live Naturally also offers an oxygen bar and Bemer Mat treatments.
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Live Naturally sells smokeable CBD flower and dabs as well as CBD cookies and other edible products.
“Different essential oils are infused with the oxygen to enhance the user’s experience – whether you like a calming experience or an uplifting experience. Our users report that it helps with jet lag, headaches, fatigue and sleep. Users usually go between 10 and 15 minutes. It’s usually a dollar a minute, but right now we’re doing a 50% special,” Ben said. “The Bemer Mat converts electricity into frequencies that mimic the earth’s magnetic pull, so it increases the blood flow. I’ve been using this machine for a year and I can’t believe the amount of healing my body’s experienced. We usually charge $20 a session and we also have monthly memberships. It takes about eight minutes a day. Some people use it daily, some use it weekly,” Ben said. The Bryants are also currently opening their Cool Beans coffee shop in the Bayview Plaza, across the street from the Anna Maria City Pier. You can visit Live Naturally online at www.livenaturallyami.com and also at www.keepmovincream.com. Live Naturally is also on Facebook and Instagram and the store phone number is 941-567-5299.
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Keep Movin’ Cream is a top seller at Live Naturally.
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all commercial buildings that measure more than 3,500 square feet. The commercial building requirement would apply to all shopping centers in Holmes Beach. Schwartz said he would look into whether or not churches would be required to participate in a recertification program. Each building would need to be initially reinspected 30 years after a certificate of occupancy is issued for the structure, with additional recertifications taking place every 10 years afterward. To pass the recertification, the engineer inspecting the property would ensure the structure and electrical systems meet the minimum guidelines for building safety as outlined in the Florida Building Codes and Holmes Beach building codes. Once any repairs were completed, a second inspection would be needed to verify all repairs were completed and up to code standards. Schwartz suggested a $300 fee for the reinspection, which would not include the reporting or inspection fees charged by a thirdparty engineer or any repair costs. The city would notify the building owners when recertifi-
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The Martinique is one of the building complexes that would need to be recertified if commissioners vote to adopt a recertification program for building safety. Building Official Neal Schwartz said the building was recently inspected by the city and some issues were found that are being addressed by the building’s owners and West Manatee Fire Rescue officials. cation was due for the property but would not be responsible for having the recertification completed or hiring an engineer to do the work. City building inspectors would not be on the property as a part of
the recertification process. Schwartz said he believes there would be about 30 buildings in Holmes Beach that would be affected by the program. Once the program was adopt-
ed by commissioners, Schwartz estimated it would take a year to fully implement. The matter will go for a vote before city commissioners at a future meeting.
A Florida Bar task force is recommending that the Legislature require structural inspections within the next three years for condominiums three stories or taller, with re-inspections every five years. The Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task Force issued a report on Oct. 12 with recommendations on how to avoid another condo collapse like the Surfside disaster on June 24 that killed 98 residents. State condo law contains “no express maintenance, repair, or replacement standards for boards to follow in the act, or in most governing documents,” according to the report, which recommends revisions to the law requiring inspection protocols for 13 items, including roof, structure, fireproofing, elevators, plumbing and electrical systems. The report also recommends that by Dec. 31, 2026, associations be required to establish a fund that would be equal to or greater than 50% of the cost of replacing each component in the inspection report “based on the estimated remaining useful life.” A provision of Florida condo law allows condominium associations, with a 50% vote, to waive a state requirement to maintain adequate reserves. The report recommends that the threshold for waiving the requirement be raised to 75%.
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Slim’s Place wins with Williams hat trick BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
ANNA MARIA – After starting the season off strong with two wins, Slim’s Place’s tie against Blalock Walters and its loss in week five put the team in second place, under undefeated Sato Real Estate. Week six action keeps the team in second place, just ahead of Servis First Bank with a 4-2-0 record thanks to a big win against Sandbar. The first game of the night was action-packed and close, as The Gitt Team gave the Slim’s Place team a run for their money. Keeping goalkeeper Tuna McCracken busy, The Gitt Team offense put two points up with goals by Keith Mahoney and Daniel Aden. Mahoney had two saves in the game while playing keeper. Teammate Raul Loera was credited with an assist and three saves for The Gitt Team. McCracken’s 12 saves and single assist were accompanied by a Kali Richardson goal, as well as a hat trick by Jessica Williams. William’s final two goals gave Slim’s Place the all-important win to keep them in the league’s number two position. With the three goals, Williams climbed up to the charts to be in third for top scorer going into week seven,
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Slim’s Place’s Connor Bystrom challenges The Gitt Team’s Raul Loera last Thursday night at The Center. along with Daniel Anderson, with seven goals in the season. Ugur Durmaz remains the leader with 14 points. Durmaz had five goals for Servis First Bank against the Sandbar squad. Only one week remains in the regular season of co-ed adult soccer at The Center. Can team Sandbar get their first win against Emily Moss Design?
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