Anna Maria Island Sun November 11, 2020

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First COVID-19 case reported at Anna Maria Elementary The positive COVID-19 test resulted in one teacher and four students having to quarantine.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – One Anna Maria Elementary (AME) School student has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the School District of Manatee County’s Nov. 2 COVID update.

It is the first COVID-positive case reported at the school in Holmes Beach, according to the school district’s online COVID-19 dashboard.

When contacted Friday, AME Principal Jackie Featherston confirmed the positive test and provided some additional details.

“We did have four students and a teacher that will need to quarantine as a precaution because they happened to have a little closer contact with this student,” Featherston said.

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School officials at Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach have responded to the school’s first reported COVID-positive student.

84 COVID-19 cases reported on AMI

Holmes Beach elects two commissioners

Between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, there were 643 new COVID-19 cases reported in Manatee County.

Holmes Beach voters elected a new commissioner and a former one.

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SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Eighty-four COVID-19 cases have been reported on Anna Maria Island from March, when the pandemic began, through Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Of those, 41 cases were reported in Holmes Beach, 34 in Bradenton Beach and nine in Anna Maria.

Nine more cases each were reported in Cortez and in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key, according to the report.

With 9,338 reported cases, the city of Bra-

HOLMES BEACH - The city has two commissioners to swear in on Monday, Nov. 16.

With four candidates - Commissioner Pat Morton, Commissioner Kim Rash, candidate Jayne Christenson and former commissioner Rick Hurst - and two seats on the dais available, the top two vote-getters took home the win - Christenson and Rash.

Rash was the top pick of voters, bringing in 991 votes, or 28.73% of the total votes. Christenson came

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denton ranked 17th in the state of Florida for the highest number of cases per city.

According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) COVID-19 dashboard, 13,960 Manatee County residents and 154 non-residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Manatee SEE COVID, PAGE 23

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in second with 874 votes at 25.34%, Hurst came in third with 856 votes and Morton was last with 728 votes, ending Morton's more than a decade on the city commission.

This will be Rash's second term on the commission.

Christenson will be serving her first term as a city commissioner, having previously served the city on the planning commission and the parking/ congestion committee.

The city of Holmes Beach had one polling place for both of the city's precincts - St. Bernard Catholic Church.

The tallies for voters showed that out of the 2,823 registered voters in Holmes Beach, 1,183 voted by mail, SEE ELECTION, PAGE 24

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Van Ostenbridge wins District 3 county commission race County voters overwhelmingly supported a bond referendum pertaining to parks wildlife habitat and water quality.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

MANATEE COUNTY –Kevin Van Ostenbridge will serve as the next District 3 Manatee County Commissioner after defeating Matt Bower in the Nov. 3 elections.

Representing a district that includes all of Anna Maria Island, Cortez and much of west Bradenton, Van Ostenbridge will succeed outgoing Commissioner Steve Jonsson, who did not seek a second four-year term.

In the District 3 race, Van Ostenbridge, a Republican, received 23,210 votes (58.38%) and Bower, a non-partyaffiliated candidate, received 16,550 votes (41.62%).

According to their latest campaign finance reports, Van Ostenbridge received $120,881 in campaign contributions and Bower received $19,506.

According his candidate profile at the Supervisor of Elections website, Van Ostenbridge is a lifelong Mana-

tee County resident and a graduate of Manatee High School. He began his real estate career on Anna Maria Island and continues to work for Boyd Realty.

In 2015, Van Ostenbridge founded Be Easy Tours, a Bradenton-based excursion company.

In the County Commission District 1 race, Republican James Satcher III, a pastor, defeated Democratic candidate Dominique Brown. Satcher received 35,820 votes (65.48%) and Brown 18,881 votes (34.52%). Satcher will fill the commission seat being vacated by Commissioner Priscilla Trace, whom he defeated earlier this year in the District 1 primary.

Running unopposed, incumbent Republican County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh retained her District 5 seat.

Running unopposed after defeating former County Administrator Ed Hunzeker in the Republican primary earlier this year, George Kruse officially claimed the County Commission District 7 at-large race being vacated

by Commissioner Betsy Benac.

Benac, Trace and Jonsson participated in their final county commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Van Ostenbridge, Satcher and Kruse will be sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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Kevin Van Ostenbridge will become the District 3 County Commissioner on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

OTHER COUNTY RACES

Incumbent Republican Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett won his reelection bid. Bennett

received 138,623 votes (65.51%) and his Democratic challenger, Charles Williams, received 72,987 votes (34.49%).

Incumbent Republican Ed Brodsky won his reelection bid as state attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit. In Manatee County, Brodsky received 125,872 votes (59.43%). Democratic challenger Betsy Young received 85,923 votes (40.57%). Votes for this race were also cast in Sarasota County.

In the Manatee County School Board District 3 race, Mary Foreman defeated incumbent school board member Dave “Watchdog” Miner. Foreman received 112,631 votes (58.83%) and Miner received 78,830 votes (41.17%).

In the non-party-affiliated County Judge Group 4 race, winner Melissa Gould received 115,338 votes (60.95%) and Kristy Zinna received 73,899 votes (39.05%).

In the Mosquito Control District Group 2 race, incumbent Michael Daugherty received 108,448 votes (61.37%). His challenger, Rodney O’Quinn, received 68,256 votes (38.63%) SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 20

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IN BRIEF

Celebrate Earth Day online Keep Manatee Beautiful is celebrating Earth Day virtually on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. in a webinar featuring videos about sustainability in Manatee County, including information on native plants, litter, recycling and art. To register, visit http://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/900502632905984783

Local passport program returns for 2021 A creative way to explore the three cities on Anna Maria Island and the historic Cortez fishing village is coming back for 2021.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Island merchants, the Florida Maritime Museum and the Cortez fishing village are all teaming up to offer the new 2021 Anna Maria Island and Cortez Fishing Village Passport Program.

Participants in the program can pick up their passport from any local participating business beginning in January 2021. The passports are good for one year and contain maps of the participating cities, a list of participating organizations and information on the program.

Passport holders use the information to visit local sites, businesses and organizations to collect stamps and possibly discover new places in the community. Once participants earn enough stamps, they can take their passports to the Chamber of Commerce to receive a commemorative T-shirt and be entered into a quarterly raffle to win additional prizes. No purchase is necessary to participate.

For more information, contact the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at 941-778-1541 or email info@ amichamber.org.

Strong man competition returns The 2020 World’s Strongest Man competition kicks off on Nov. 11 in Holmes Beach at Manatee Beach, crowning a champion on Nov. 15. Over a period of four days, contestants will face off in two days of qualifying competitions, culminating in a two-day final competition.

Contestants will test their strength, endurance and mental limits as they compete to push, pull, carry, lift and toss heavy weights, cars, trucks, kettlebells and the event’s signature Atlas Stones. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no spectators will be allowed. Fans can follow along with the competition online at www.facebook.com/theworldsstrongestman.

Storm stalls beach renourishment Tropical Storm Eta has delayed the completion date for Anna Maria Island’s beach renourishment project until Nov. 20. The project was previously extended from the original completion date of Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 by Hurricane Zeta. After Eta passes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ contractor, Marinex Construction, will resume construction south of Coquina Beach Lifeguard Tower #2 moving to Longboat Pass. Pipes have been removed from the beach north of approximately 12th Street North, but will remain south of there for the remainder of the project.

The $17 million project began on July 8 at 78th Street in Holmes Beach.

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Parking garage prohibitions unchanged by election

Both proposed charter amendments passed, cancelling each other out.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Voters supported two contrasting parking garage-related charter amendment proposals on Election Day, resulting in neither being incorporated into the city charter.

As a result of last week’s election, the city will maintain the existing parking garage prohibitions the city commission added to the city’s comprehensive plan and land development code (LDC) in 2018 – but those prohibitions could be reversed by a future city commission.

The commission has expressed no recent support for the construction of a parking garage anywhere in the city and there are currently no plans or proposals to do so.

Voter adoption of proposed charter amendment 1 combined with voter rejection of proposed charter amendment 2 would have resulted in a charter amendment that prohibited the construction of a multi-level parking garage anywhere in the city. A parking garage prohibition included in the city charter then could have only been changed by a future charter amendment adopted by city voters.

Voter adoption of charter amendment 2 and rejection of charter amendment 1 would have allowed for the potential construction of one multi-level parking garage.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Bradenton Beach Charter Amendment Question 1 was placed on the ballot at the request of the Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods (KORN) political action committee formed in 2018 by Reed Mapes and John Metz.

Charter amendment question 1 appeared on the ballot as follows: “Should the charter of Bradenton Beach be amended to prohibit the building of any multi-level parking garages within the city of Bradenton Beach? All other parking garages, facilities and structures are allowed as permitted by local law.”

According to the final unofficial election results, 414 votes (72%) were cast in favor of the proposed charter amendment 1 and 161 votes (28%) were cast in opposition of the proposed parking garage prohibition.

Suggested by City Attorney Ricinda Perry and supported by the city commission in response to the proposed KORN amendment, charter amendment question 2 appeared on the ballot as follows: “Should the city amend its charter to: (1) Prohibit the approval, development and building of any stand-alone parking garage structures in all residential zoning districts; (2) Prohibit any multi-level parking garage, structure, or facility exceeding a total density of one multi-level parking garage within the entire municipal limits; and (3) Establish a mandatory citywide voter referendum to increase the multi-level parking garage density?

According to the unofficial election results, 382 votes (67.25%) were cast in support of charter amendment question 2 and 186 votes (32.75%) were cast in opposition.

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Bradenton Beach resident Steve Leister was among those who voted in person Tuesday at the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall.

POST-ELECTION INSIGHT

Perry addressed the election results during the Thursday, Nov. 5 city commission meeting.

She first commented on the charter amendment proposed by KORN. “It was vague about what they could do and couldn’t do.

There were no regulations, no clarifications. We knew we didn’t like that language and it could be better,” Perry said.

“So the commission had discussions and we decided that we would come up with a second proposal. The proposal was one and only one parking garage in this city – short of the voters coming back and saying we will allow you a second parking garage. In addition, we defined what parking garages would be and we would keep a prohibition on parking garages in the comp plan and the LDC. Right now no parking garages are allowed in this city,” Perry said.

“Both referendums passed. Thinking that might be a possibility, in the resolution that moved those referendums forward I provided a provision in there that discussed what would happen if they both passed. The provision states that if both pass, then both fail. That means everything stays status quo. As it stands, no parking garage is the result.

The prohibitions that were adopted by the city commission stand,” Perry said.

When the city commission opposed placing KORN’s proposed parking garage amendment on previous city ballots, concerns were raised about the legality of addressing land use matters in the city charter. Perry revisited those concerns during Thursday’s meeting.

“In my professional legal opinion as a land use attorney, you should not be placing land regulations in your charter.

They belong in the comp plan and the LDC,” Perry said.

Perry said she found it interesting that both proposed parking garage amendments received a similar number of votes. She felt this provided a snapshot of where Bradenton Beach residents stand on the issue of parking garages.

It’s possible that voters may have been confused by the ballot language and the inclusion of two contrasting parking garage questions on the same ballot.

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Murphy and Short win unopposed races The Anna Maria City Commission is expected to fill its vacant commission seat in December.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Running unopposed in the general election, incumbent Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and incumbent City Commissioner Mark Short won additional two-year terms in office.

In December, the four sitting city commissioners are expected to appoint a fifth member to fill the seat recently vacated by former commissioner Amy Tripp. Running unopposed, Tripp would have run her reelection bid had she not resigned and moved to North Carolina.

As of Friday, Anna Maria residents Doris Sebring and Sharon Wisniewski were the only two applicants seeking the vacant commission seat. Applications will be accepted through the close of city business on Monday, Nov. 16. Applicants must be registered to vote in Anna Maria

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Dan Murphy (top) will serve another term as Anna Maria’s mayor. Commissioner Mark Short (above) will also serve another term in office. and must have lived in Anna Maria for at least the past two years.

Applications can be downloaded at www.cityofannamaria.com or obtained directly from the city clerk’s office at 10005 Gulf Drive.

Maro and Cole to serve additional commission terms Running unopposed in this year’s general election, incumbent Bradenton Beach City Commissioners Marilyn Maro and Ralph Cole will each serve an additional two-year term in office.

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Thank you

I thank the voters of Holmes Beach for their support. It has been great to meet many of you in person, gaining your input and sharing my vision of enhancing our community as a great place to live, work and play. I will work hard to confirm your trust in me.

I thank Pat Morton for his many years of service on the HB commission, congratulate Kim Rash on his reelection, and thank both for running a clean campaign, as I did.

The use of social media to trash candidates, elected officials, and even residents with inaccurate information and personal attacks discourages our citizens from participating in city government.

(For the record, the director of Manatee County property exemptions has reconfirmed that the main house where my family and I live is properly exempt, the adjacent apartment with its HB vacation rental certificate, has

no exemptions, and the county website should show two units. He commended us on being proactive and totally transparent four years ago.)

Jayne Christenson Holmes Beach

Three cheers for science, art, and service Today, local E-learning students, Brixton and Vivienne Chavez (third grade and kindergarten), successfully made a deal with local merchant, Julia Duytschaver, of Original Sand Dollar Gift Shop on Anna Maria Island. The brother/sister team launched their selfproduced collection of ice-dyed face masks, where 100% of sales will go to supporting their school, Stewart Elementary, in Northwest Bradenton. The collaboration with Original Sand Dollar is a symbiotic partnership, as the owner, herself, is a supporting parent of the same elementary school. Together, they are able to give back during a turbulent time in school fund rais-

ing. The two parties agreed the limited collection of 50 masks will sell for $7.50 per mask. They are three ply, 100% cotton.

When students were assigned a science lesson in the three states of matter in kindergarten, the question of "What does it look like when a solid transforms into a liquid?" sparked the visual lesson in the technique of ice dying. Fabric is soaked in a dye absorbing solution and, while damp, is then covered in cubes of ice. Dye is applied on top of the cubes and as they melt, they pull the ink through the fabric presenting the paths where ice transforms into a liquid state.

The result is a beautiful mix of colors and organic patterns.

There is still a mask mandate on Anna Maria Island and the ice-dye technique reflects the laid-back, relaxed vibe of the Island as well as the careful curation of Mrs. Duytschaver's store, which is located at 5302 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach.

Jessica Chavez (mother of students)

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ANNA MARIA

10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-7086130

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place.

Please visit www.cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information.

Nov. 11, all day – City offices closed for Veterans Day Nov. 12, 2 p.m. – City Commission special meeting Nov. 26, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 27, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving

BRADENTON BEACH

107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-7781005

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www. cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.

Nov. 11, all day – City offices closed for Veterans Day Nov. 12, 9:15 a.m. – City Commission emergency meeting Nov. 12, 1 p.m. – Department Head meeting Nov. 18, 1 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting Nov. 19, 9:15 a.m. – City Commission emergency meeting Nov. 19, noon – City Commission meeting Nov. 25, 9:15 a.m. – City Commission emergency meeting MARKYOUR CALENDAR

mission meeting with work session to follow Nov. 18, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing Nov. 26, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 27, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving

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Nov. 17, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administration offices, Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

THURSDAY NOV. 12

AMI Chamber November Sunrise Breakfast, Trustco Bank, 5858 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 7:30-9 a.m.

Social distancing and masks required. Capacity limited to 20 people. Reserve by Nov. 10 to laura@amichamber. org or 941-778-1541.

Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Stroller Stroll, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

THURSDAY NOV. 19

AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange, The Beach House Restaurant, Sunset Deck, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members.

Masks required, space is limited and payment must be made before the event.

Reserve to 941-778-1541 or laura@amichamber.org.

Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY NOV. 21

Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required.

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SUNDAY NOV. 22

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

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online or by cash at the door. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https:// parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext.

6042 for more information.

TUESDAY NOV. 24

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required.

Starlight movie, “Dolphin Tale”, Holmes Beach city field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Masks required. Educational talks begin at 5:30 p.m. with the movie beginning at 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY NOV. 15

Nov. 26, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 27, all day – City offices closed for Thanksgiving

HOLMES BEACH

5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-7085800

City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place.

Please visit www.holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information.

Nov. 11, all day – City offices closed for Veterans Day Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – City Commission swearing-in ceremony and organizational meeting Nov. 17, 6 p.m. – City com-

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

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online or by cash at the door. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https:// parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext.

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TUESDAY NOV. 17

Farmer’s Market, City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., Anna

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New display at The Artists' Guild The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island has a new window display for November filled with a wide variety of works from local artists. The display includes hand-painted silk scarves, jewelry, mugs with watercolor designs, mosaic works, stained glass flowers, freeform artwork, ceramic artwork, wine glasses, trivets, ceramic clocks, small bowls and a hand-painted pillow.

All of these pieces are original artwork from the Artists' Guild local members. This display will be here through November 30.

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WMFR has a new commissioner A new commissioner will join re-elected Commissioner Larry Jennis later this month.

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

BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District has a new commissioner who will take the dais later this month.

Joining Commissioner Larry Jennis, who had no challengers for his seat, will be Robert Bennett, taking the place of Commissioner Randy Cooper. After 12 years as a commissioner, Cooper decided not to run for re-election this year.

With no challengers, Jennis was automatically re-elected for an additional four-year term on the fire district's board of commissioners. He currently serves as the board's vicechair.

Three candidates qualified to fill Cooper's vacant seat - Bennett, Steven Pontious and Derrick War-

ner. Bennett received the most votes and won the seat in a landslide with 9,689 ballots cast in his favor across 11 precincts, or 64.47% of the total number of votes. Pontious came in second with 2,681 votes, or 17.84%, with Warner ending the night with 2,659 votes, 17.69% of the total votes cast.

Pending election certification, Bennett will be sworn in along with Jennis during the Nov. 17 commission meeting planned to be held at the district's temporary administration offices at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W. in Bradenton. The meeting also will be available to attend via Zoom.

WMFR commissioners serve four-year terms and work with the fire chief to help create policy and manage the fire district. The West Manatee district includes all of Anna Maria Island, Cortez and unincorporated Manatee County on the west side of the county.

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Anna Maria hires managerial assistant Nicholas Poulin recently earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria now has a managerial assistant on staff.

Sept. 28 was Nicholas Poulin’s first day on the job. Originally from Massachusetts, the longtime Parrish resident recently graduated from St. Petersburg College with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration.

“I saw the city of Anna Maria was looking to fill an administrative role, so I applied,” Poulin recently said.

“He’s a management trainee,” Mayor Dan Murphy recently said.

“Nick is going to circulate through each department within the city.”

Poulin’s first assignment was working with the city clerk, to be followed by an assignment with the city’s code

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Nicholas Poulin is working his way through each department within the city of Anna Maria. enforcement department.

“From code enforcement, he’ll be going to the building department and then to public works. The end goal after six months is we’ll then place him in a management position within the city,” Murphy said.

When discussing his new position, Poulin said, “I report to the mayor. I will be making my way through all the departments and learning and growing within the organization. I’ve learned a lot already, doing a little bit of everything.”

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Sunshine lawsuit defendants agree to pay city $350,000 The settlement offers will impact the still-pending appeals of the judge’s 2019 ruling that Sunshine Law violations occurred.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Sunshine Law lawsuit defendants John Metz and Tjet Martin have agreed to pay the city of Bradenton Beach $350,000 as partial reimbursement for the attorney’s fees the city has incurred.

According to City Treasurer Shayne Thompson, the city has spent $572,321 to date on the civil lawsuit the city filed against Metz, Martin and four other former city advisory board members in 2017.

The lawsuit sought a judge’s ruling as to whether the six defendants violated the Florida Sunshine Law, which pertains to open government meetings and requires the discussion of official public business to be conducted in properly noticed public meetings.

When the Sunshine Law violations occurred, Reed Mapes, Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent served as Planning and Zoning Board members. Martin and Rose Vincent served as Scenic WAVES Committee members.

In July of 2019, the city prevailed in the four-day trial which resulted in 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas ruling that all six defendants repeatedly violated the Sunshine Law during their non-city-affiliated Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach meetings in 2017.

Metz, Mapes, Martin, Rose Vincent and Bill Vincent then appealed that ruling, with Metz and his attorneys leading that process. As of Monday, those ap-

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Shown here at the 2019 trial, Tjet Martin and John Metz have offered to pay the city $350,000. peals remained pending in the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland. Shay did not appeal Nicholas’ 2019 ruling.

On Oct. 28, Nicholas issued a written order regarding the amount of attorney’s fees to be recovered by the city and which defendants shared responsibility for that payment.

“It is ordered and adjudged that the plaintiffs (the city) shall have and recover from the remaining defendants John Metz, Reed Mapes and Tjet Martin attorney’s fees in the amount of $369,498,” Nicholas stated in his order.

“It is hereby ordered and adjudged that the attorney’s fee award, as applied to defendants Patricia Shay, William Vincent and Rose Vincent is stricken,” Nicholas stated in his order.

Nicholas struck Shay and the Vincents’ financial liabilities after he learned earlier this year that they signed settlement agreements with the

city shortly before the 2019 trial began.

The commission then rejected those signed settlement agreements because Mapes, Martin and Metz did not express a similar willingness to settle.

SETTLEMENT OFFER ACCEPTED

The settlement agreement proposed

by Metz and Martin was presented to the city commission during a shade meeting that took place Thursday evening, Nov. 5, inside the commission chambers.

Metz and his wife, Alice, attended the public portions of the shade meeting that preceded and followed the private discussion that included only City Attorney Ricinda Perry, the five city commission members and the court reporter/stenographer who will later produce a verbatim transcript of the private discussion that is protected by attorney-client privilege until the case is over. Martin did not attend the shade meeting.

During the public opening of the shade meeting, Perry said, “There has been some development in the case and I would like an opportunity to discuss those developments and seek the advice of the city commission.”

The public and Deputy Clerk Christine Watson were then asked to leave the room. Perry and the commission spent approximately 50 minutes engaged in private discussion before the public was allowed back inside city hall, now joined by lawsuit co-plaintiff Jack Clarke and his wife, Karen.

“I would like a motion to accept the settlement offer from John Metz and Tjet Martin in the amount of $350,000, and to direct the city attorney to prepare the necessary settlement document discussions with the appropriate counsel, and to prepare them for execution by the city,” Perry told the commission.

Commissioner Ralph Cole made the requested motion that passed by a 5-0 vote.

Perry then sought a second motion directing her to prepare a settlement offer to present to Mapes and to finalize settlement offers with Shay and the Vincents.

Perry did not disclose any additional details on the settlement offer made

by Metz and Martin or the settlement offers pertaining to Mapes, Shay and the Vincents.

During public comment, Perry was asked what impact the settlement agreements would have on the appeals.

“It will have an impact on an appeal, but I cannot disclose what the impact will be,” Perry said.

As he left the commission chambers, Metz declined comment on the settlement offer.

When contacted Sunday, Perry said she was still unable to disclose any additional information regarding the settlement offers and the appeals process.

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A Paradise Realty collecting Toys for Tots A Paradise Realty is proud to announce it will again participate in the annual Toys for Tots toy drive for this upcoming holiday season.

Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at two A Paradise locations beginning Monday, Nov. 9 and continuing through Fri-

day, Dec. 11. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals, 5201

Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach and at A Paradise Realty, 945 25th Drive East, Suite 10, in Ellenton. Drop off times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call Sharon Hoatland at 941-729-2381 or email her at sharon@ paradiserealty.com.

Settlers’ Bread to be sold at farmers market On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Anna Maria Island Historical Society volunteers will begin selling their well-known Settlers’ Bread at the city of Anna Maria’s farmers market. The weekly market takes place under the City Pier Park shade sail each Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., across the street from the City Pier. Baked by historical society volunteers, Settlers’ Bread sells for $5 per loaf. A limited supply is baked each week and tends to sell quickly. The proceeds help finance the historical society scholarship awarded annually to a graduating high school student who lives on Anna Maria Island.

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Cathy Forcino, left, purchases a loaf of homemade Settlers’ Bread from volunteer baker Susan Anderson.

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On Veteran’s Day, The Sun remembers journalist Steve Raymond of Anna Maria Island, author of “Too Dead to Die.” Raymond wrote about his experience in the Bataan Death March during World War II, said Mary Fulford Green, of Cortez, whose father fished with Raymond’s father, Shug Raymond.

“In 1956, my husband was in the Air Force and was sent to France. He told Shug we were going to miss Christmas, so he cut a tree off his Anna Maria Island property and brought it to us so we could have a tree,” Green said.

Raymond’s book is based on a diary that he kept as a prisoner of war, spanning his journey from the brutality of the Death March to the horrors of a “hell ship” to the joy of liberation. “ ‘Too Dead to Die’ takes readers on one man's harrowing, death-defying journey. The 'good war' of our popular imagination disappears when we confront the harsh realities men like Steve Raymond experienced in World War II. And we are all the better for it. This is a riveting narrative, one man's desperate struggle for survival in the midst of the greatest crisis in human history,” documentary filmmaker Ken Burns wrote about the book.

Raymond graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and began a career as a newspaper editor on Florida’s west coast. He started at the Tampa Times, owned and ran the weekly Palmetto News for more than three years and retired from the Tampa Tribune in 1978. Raymond died at age 92 in 2008.

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Salt & Scissors: Cozy, soothing

BY LOUISE BOLGER SUN STAFF WRTITER

When you’re young, every place you travel to seems exotic, especially if there’s a beautiful beach and crystalclear water. Alli Carpenter first came to Anna Maria Island to visit her grandparents and, even at her young age, said, “I’m going to live here someday.”

Four years ago, she made her childhood prophecy come true and moved to Anna Maria.

Originally from Iowa, Carpenter was a trained nurse for many years and was searching for another way to make people feel better and good about themselves. She decided to switch careers and enrolled in the Aveda Institute in Des Moines, learning her new trade in some of Iowa’s high-end salons.

After relocating to Anna Maria, she worked on the Island in a salon, but

her goal was always to own her own salon and spa. She knew she wanted to be on Pine Avenue because of the energy on the street and welcoming front porches, but by the time she committed to her new salon space the Covid pandemic was in full swing.

While that may seem to be a bit of bad luck to most people, this petite sunny blond made it work for her by incorporating some of the Covid guidelines into her retrofit. By the time she opened her doors on August 17, she had a new HVAC system as well as an independent ventilating system that circulates the air at specific locations around the salon. She also made her workstations socially distanced and installed a Freestylist support system that hangs blow dryers from the ceiling and dries hair in half the time, so customers are out faster. In fact, her new SEE SALON, PAGE 15

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salon was profiled in American Salon, which is one of the biggest online salon publications.

Salt & Scissors’ services range from haircuts for women, men and children, a variety of color services and other hair treatments. Carpenter is, herself, a stylist and she has three additional stylists, as well as one specialist who is experienced in nails, waxing and facials. She also offers a long menu of choices within these services. The salon uses Goldwell products, which are advantageous for our Island environment, and she has Goldwell products for sale as well.

She has one private room for treatments and is looking for a massage therapist. Wedding parties love the beautiful open space Carpenter has created, which is a perfect background for photographs, and she makes herself and staff available for Sunday wedding parties.

Carpenter says she can offer personal service in her cozy, soothing salon where all are welcome, both locals and visitors. Down the road she would like to combine her medical experience and beauty experience by introducing Botox injectables.

Carpenter is totally settled in her new business and her new life. Surrounded by family who now all live in the area, she’s loving every minute of it. Pay Salt & Scissors Salon and Spa a visit, a lovely new salon where even the hair dryers are minimalist.

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Suspected murder-suicide crime scene to be demolished The property was sold days before a suspected murder-suicide occurred.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The triplex at 2514 Ave. C, where a suspected murder-suicide recently occurred, is permitted for demolition.

According to a neighbor, a work crew was on the premises Monday morning and one of the crew members said they expected the demolition to begin in a week or so.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Sabrina Dumdei, 37, and Zachary Winton, 34, were discovered dead in the upstairs unit. While on scene that day, lead investigator Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz and Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale both said they believed they were investigating a suspected murder-suicide.

Dumdei’s funeral was held in Bradenton on Monday, Nov. 2 and attended by many friends and former hair salon clients Dumdei had on and

around Anna Maria Island.

When contacted last week, Diaz said he might be able to release his final conclusions and findings at some point this week. Those determinations will depend, in part, on the receipt of the autopsy and toxicology reports.

When viewed from the street Thursday afternoon, it did not appear that any efforts had been made to clean up the suspected crime scene, including a blood-stained and broken patio chair on the upstairs deck and a blood-splattered sliding glass door behind the chair.

According to the city permit issued Oct. 29, the property owners, AMI Partners II LCC, are permitted to demolish and remove the structure and cap and stub the sewer line. Bradenton-based Forristall Enterprises is also listed on the demolition permit.

According to the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, the sale of the property occurred around Oct. 15. According to the warranty deed dated Oct. 15, AMI Partners II LCC purchased the property and the structure from Adil Can and Marianne

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Sabrina Dumdei and Zachary Winton were found dead in the upper right side of the triplex now slated for demolition.

Detullio-Can. Official records posted at the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court website show that AMI Partners II LLC purchased the property and structure for $819,000.

The Florida Division of Corporations lists AMI Partners II LLC as being formed on Oct. 7, with Sarasota attorney John Moran listed as the new LLC’s registered agent.

Neighbors of Dumdei and Winton said they knew the triplex had been sold and also were aware the new owners planned to demolish it.

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Adopters needed for city parks The Adopt-A-Spot program is up, running and accepting new spot adopters in Holmes Beach.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Members of the city’s parks and beautification committee are looking for a few good men, women, business owners or other community members to lend a hand in beautifying local greenspaces.

The Holmes Beach Adopt-ASpot program is back up and running with a new application and additional guidance and support from committee members for adopters. During a Nov. 4 meeting, committee members said that while several spots have already been adopted either by residents or business owners, including Spring Lake Park, Prince Park and a pocket park at the end

of Key Royale Drive, there are some that are still available and in need of a helping hand from the community.

Spot adopters are responsible for the general upkeep of greenspaces of various sizes within the city of Holmes Beach.

Some of the things that adopters can do is plant new bushes or flowers in a park, weed, add mulch and prune bushes or trees. If planting new items in an adopted spot, parks committee members have a list of Floridafriendly plants to help give adopters an idea of what they’d like to install in their spot. Parks committee members are looking into the possibility of providing a small amount of funding for the purchase of trees and other plants if necessary.

To adopt a spot or get more information, contact the city clerk’s office at 941-708-5800.

During their November meeting, committee members also discussed potential locations for a community garden with

Mayor Judy Titsworth and Director of Development Services Eran Wasserman. While Wasserman said the previously considered space at the city field park complex wouldn’t work, Titsworth suggested committee members look at an available vacant lot on Avenue C adjacent to Grassy Point Preserve which would have parking, water facilities and plenty of sunshine. She added that the lot might could be purchased using grant funds, if awarded.

Chair Mary Lange said she’d also like the city to consider purchasing a vacant lot at 502 Key Royale for the community garden project. Commissioner Carol Soustek said that while commissioners haven’t forgotten about the possibility of purchasing the lot, with the city’s budget constraints this year, a purchase like that wouldn’t be feasible unless it was through the use of dedicated grant funds or the land was donated to the city.

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Planning commission needs comprehensive plan input Help plan the future of Holmes Beach by giving your input on the updates to the comprehensive plan.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Planning commissioners are working with a team from LaRue Planning to update the city’s comprehensive plan, but they need public input to make changes that benefit the entire community.

The team from LaRue made a presentation to planning commissioners during a Nov. 4 meeting, but they said one of the roadblocks they’re running into is a lack of public input on the city. On the LaRue web-

site Holmes Beach residents, business owners, visitors and community members can all complete a survey to identify issues with the city and things they’d like to see happen in the future. However, as of the meeting, only about 40 people had filled out the online survey.

To help raise awareness about the survey, planning commissioners agreed to send out flyers/postcards to local residents and businesses, hoping to encourage more participation in the comprehensive plan update process. While the measure passed the planning commission in a unanimous vote, it requires the approval of the city commission or, potentially, Mayor Judy Titsworth to approve the spending of the $2,500 to send out the flyers,

which isn’t in the budget for the comprehensive plan work.

New planning Commissioner Gale Tedhams said she’d like to see more people respond to the survey and then bring the results back to be discussed during a townhall meeting.

There, more members of the public can lend their voices to the discussion to help planning commissioners make beneficial changes to the comprehensive plan. Commissioners agreed to not move forward with the scheduling of a townhall meeting until more survey responses are received.

To lend your voice to the comprehensive plan update process, go online to https:// www.larueplanning.com/ holmesbeach/ and take the public input survey.

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Take a kid fishing Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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don’t have any children of my own, but I was one, and one of my fondest memories was of my father tapping me on the shoulder at 5 o’clock in the morning and saying, “Bud, you going?”

The answer to that question was a foregone conclusion to this 5-year-old boy, as it is for most children if they’re given a proper introduction!

When I arrived on the Suncoast almost four decades ago, I was fortunate to meet Captain Jonnie Walker. Walker, a fishing “institution” in Sarasota, loved taking kids fishing and his counsel, “Take a kid fishing and someday they might take you,” has always resonated with me. I’ve written many of these words before but if something bears repeating, this is it!

Nothing is more important than how we introduce children to fishing. Experiences on the water leave indelible memories and they should be uncomplicated and as much fun as possible.

Creating realistic expectations can be the key to kindling a passion for the outdoors in children. The basics of fishing are not complicated to learn, are easy to teach children and don’t require expensive equipment. If there’s a cardinal rule to getting kids interested in fishing, it’s to make sure to keep them engaged. Children are naturally curious; they love to play in and on the water and are fascinated by the crea-

tures that inhabit the natural world.

Catching fish isn’t their main objective and you shouldn’t make it the focus of an outing. It’s important to plan a trip that includes other activities such as swimming, snorkeling and wildlife identification.

Being on the water provides an excellent opportunity to teach kids about their environment and boating safety skills. You could also make a game out of learning basic nautical terms such as port, starboard, bow and stern. Every child I’ve ever had on the boat wants to drive, so let them, even if it’s just sitting on your lap with their hands on the wheel! Consider giving them something to be in charge of, such as making sure everyone knows where the safety equipment is. It’s also a great way to interject a stealth lesson in responsibility!

Try and think like a kid when fishing.

Children would rather catch a dozen pinfish in a half-hour than wait for the Big One. Action is paramount because kids are easily bored and distracted.

Kids might actually be more interested in collecting shells, counting crabs or looking for manatees or dolphins than fishing, so be sensitive to what’s bringing them pleasure.

Consider starting kids fishing with an ultra-light outfit that fits them. Rig with a small popping cork that they can watch for signs of action. If you can start teaching kids that the enjoyment of the adventure isn’t measured by the number or size of the fish you catch, you’ll teach them an important lesson that many anglers never learn.

It’s also important to emphasize safety by bending down barbs and

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Captain Justin Moore and his wife Jenny (photographer) capture memories with their children that will last a lifetime. From left are Jase (6), June (9) and Jordon (12). making them aware of fish with sharp teeth or barbs like catfish and stingrays. The first experiences on the water are very important so consider options in advance in case the fishing isn’t great. The last thing you want to do is bore kids by sitting on a spot too long.

Keep your eyes and ears open and they might just teach you a lesson in seeing the world with new eyes.

Captain Jonnie Walker can be reached at 941-232-4970, and check out his website.

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Coastal Gulf, flats fishing heat up in November

By Captain Rick Grassett You may find blues, Spanish mackerel and pompano mixed with trout on deep grass flats this month. You should also find larger trout in skinny water along with reds. Snook will stage around bars and on shallow flats as they make their move towards winter areas.

Action in the coastal Gulf with false albacore, tripletail, Spanish mackerel, blues and more should explode!

Snook, reds and spotted seatrout remain closed to harvest on the west coast of Florida.

The Florida FWC has extended a temporary modification of regulations for reds, snook and trout, in the areas affected by the recent red tide. The area extends from Pasco County south to the south bank of Gordon Pass in Collier County.

Reds, snook and trout are catch and release only in that zone until May 31, 2021. Full details including exact boundaries can be found at https://myfwc. com/news/all-news/extendedcnr-220/.

SNOOK

You should find snook staging around docks and bridges in the ICW and along sand bars and in potholes on shallow flats.

They may be along mangrove shorelines when the tide is high.

I like CAL jigs with 3 inch and 4 inch shad tails and surface walking top water lures like the DOA “PT” in shallow water for snook. CAL jigs with shad tails or jerk worms, DOA TerrorEyz, DOA Shrimp and small white flies, like my Grassett Snook Minnow, will work well around

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Mike Perez, from Sarasota, had good action catching and releasing false albacore (little tunny) and tripletail on flies while fishing the coastal gulf in Sarasota with Capt. Rick Grassett in a previous November. dock and bridge fender lights.

Fish the strongest tides for the best action.

REDS

Reds will spread out on shallow grass flats in November.

You should find them along bars, in potholes or around docks. Look for them along mangrove shorelines when the tide is high, but they are just as likely to be roaming with mullet schools in shallow water. CAL jigs with shad tails, grubs or jerk worms and gold spoons should work well for reds in shallow water. Fly anglers may score with lightly weighted flies, such as Clousers, spoon flies or my Grassett Flats Minnow fly.

You may also find big trout along with reds in shallow water this month. The same lures

and flies that you use for snook and reds in shallow water will also work for trout. You’ll also find trout on deep grass flats in water from 3 feet to 7 feet deep.

I like to drift and cast quartering ahead of my drift with CAL jigs, DOA Deadly Combos or weighted flies on sink tip fly lines to locate trout. In addition to making a series of drifts to find fish, look for baitfish on the surface or birds to find them.

POMPANO

You may also find blues, Spanish mackerel, flounder or pompano on deep grass flats this month. The techniques to find them is the same as for trout, although blues and Spanish mackerel may feed on the surface making them easier to find. Likewise with pompano,

they may skip on the surface when you run or drift past them.

When that happens, circle back upwind and drift back through the area, casting ahead of your drift. I like a 1/16 or 1/8-ounce chartreuse CAL jig head with a gold grub for pompano. You’ll need to add wire or heavy fluorocarbon when toothy fish are around to keep them from biting you off. You may find flounder on a mixture of grass and sand, particularly on the edges of bars or in potholes.

WATCH THE BIRDS

There should be good action in the coastal Gulf with false albacore (little tunny), Spanish and king mackerel, blues, tripletail or cobia. Look for Spanish mackerel, blues or false albacore feeding on the surface

to find them. Diving terns or terns hovering just above the surface of the water and moving fast will give their presence away if they aren’t on top. CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms and top water plugs will work well. Fly anglers should score with small white flies, Ultra Hair Clousers, poppers or Crease flies. Look for tripletail around crab trap floats and cast DOA Shrimp, CAL jigs with shad tails or DOA TerrorEyz to them. Cobia may also be found around crab trap floats, swimming on the surface or over structure. They will require medium-heavy spinning tackle or at least a 9-weight fly rod.

Larger baits like DOA Baitbusters, CAL jigs with 5½” jerk worms or the DOA SnakeKoil should work well for cobia on spinning tackle. Fly anglers should score with wide profile baitfish patterns.

FISH IT NOW

This a great month for fishing the flats or the coastal Gulf.

Since the action in the coastal Gulf is seasonal and will end when it gets cooler, I like to fish there when conditions allow it.

However, if that’s not for you or if conditions won’t allow it, there will be plenty of action for a variety of fish on shallow and deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by agricultural, industrial and residential runoff and discharges, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

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COMMISSION: Van Ostenbridge wins District 3 county commission race FROM PAGE 3

PARKS AND WATER QUALITY REFERENDUM

Manatee County voters overwhelmingly supported a proposed a millage increase and bond referendum question pertaining to water quality protection, fish and wildlife habitat preservation and parks.

As of 9 p.m., the vote total for this referendum was 142,089 votes (71.34%) cast in favor of the millage increase and 57,089 votes (28.66%) were cast in opposition.

The referendum ballot question read as follows: “To finance the acquisition, improvement and management of land to protect drinking water sources and water quality, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, prevent stormwater runoff pollution and provide parks, shall Manatee County levy an additional 0.15 mill ad valorem tax and issue general obligation bonds in a total principal amount not exceeding $50 million, maturing within 20 years, bearing interest not exceeding the legal rate, payable from such ad valorem taxes, with annual public audits?”

MINIMUM WAGE AMENDMENT

The majority of Manatee County voters joined voters statewide in

supporting the mandatory minimum wages increases proposed in Constitutional Amendment 2.

In Manatee County, 115,119 votes (54.92%) were cast in support of the constitutional amendment and 94,496 votes (45.08%) were cast in opposition.

Statewide, Amendment 2 barely exceeded the required 60% threshold, with 6,390,807 votes (60.82%) cast in favor of the incremental minimum wage increases and 4,117,450 votes (39.18%) cast in opposition.

If enacted as voted upon and not undercut by state legislators, the mandatory minimum wage in Florida will increase to $10 in 2021 and increase $1 a year to $15 an hour in 2026. The mandatory minimum wage is currently $8.56.

STATE AND FEDERAL RACES

In a race decided by voters in Manatee County and a portion of Hillsborough County, Republican Jim Boyd won the State Senate District 21 race. In Manatee County, Boyd received 130,368 votes (61.61%) and Democrat Anthony “Tony” Eldon received 81,246 votes (38.39%). Boyd also prevailed in Hillsborough County.

In a race decided by Manatee and Sarasota county voters, Republican incumbent William Rob-

inson Jr. won the State Representative District 71 race. In Manatee County, Robinson received 43,750 votes (59.83%). His Democratic challenger, Andy Mele, received 29,369 votes (40.17%). In Sarasota County, Mele received 8,366 votes (51.14%) and Robinson received 7,994 votes (48.86%).

Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan won his reelection bid, defeating Democratic challenger Margaret Good.

In Manatee County, Buchanan received 128,054 votes (59.64%) and Good received 86,664 votes (40.36). Buchanan also prevailed in Sarasota and Hillsborough counties.

In the presidential race, incumbent Republican President Donald Trump received 124,966 votes (57.48 %) in Manatee County.

Democratic President-Elect Joe Biden received 90,127 votes (41.45%). Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen received 1,285 votes (.59%).

Voter turnout for the general election was 79.92%, with 218,255 of Manatee County’s 273,427 registered voters casting ballots.

Of the 217,410 votes cast in the presidential race, 104,720 votes (48%) were cast using vote-bymail ballots.

Board supports dock replacement The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board recommends that the city commission approve a special use permit for the construction of a dock larger than 500 square feet at the multi-unit residence at 109 13th St. S. owned by David and Ashley Galvin. The proposed dock would have three boat lifts, provide additional mooring space for a fourth boat and replace an existing dock. The planning board made its recommendation on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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Boat ramp plans on hold Changes are coming to Kingfish boat ramp, but not just yet.

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

BRADENTON – Plans to renovate the Kingfish boat ramp in Holmes Beach are on hold for the time being.

During a Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity (CME) meeting Nov. 4, co-chair Ingrid McClellan said that member Liza Click with Manatee County, who was absent from the meeting, had given her a report on the progress at the boat ramp. According to Click’s report, while the plans were at 30% completion with revisions, the project is on hold due to a lack of funding.

As the design phase continues on the project to provide new permanent restroom facilities, better parking conditions and redone boat ramp launches and docks, Click said she would make sure that the trees installed at the boat ramp by the CME group using grant funding would be protected.

Also in the city of Holmes Beach, CME members discussed the medians at the intersection of East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue. Representing the city of Holmes Beach, Eran Wasserman said that he was looking into the possibility of obtaining grant funds to pay for the installation of low bushes or grasses to help beautify the medians. With the impending installation of a new Anna Maria Island Bridge on

Manatee Avenue and a roundabout at that intersection, Wasserman said it wouldn’t be possible to get grant funds to pay for trees to be installed in the medians because they would have to be removed.

On the east side of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway, co-chair Craig Keys said that new bollards and ropes are being installed to replace some that have been removed and others that are protecting newly-planted sea grapes.

He added that he’s working to get a Manatee County maintenance crew out to trim the grasses and trees along the causeway. That work is usually done by a road crew from a local detention center, but due to COVID-19 precautions those workers are unavailable.

An issue the group is addressing with both the county and the Florida Department of Transportation is the problem of erosion both on the water and street side of the sidewalk along the north side of the causeway.

In other business, the group added Holmes Beach resident Bill Shuman to its ranks as a technical advisor, a nonvoting member of the CME. McClellan said that all of the voting positions on the committee are already filled, but she welcomed Shuman as a new voice on the CME. For his part, Shuman said that he’s looking forward to being more involved in the issues and projects that affect his community, such as the redesign of Kingfish.

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Condo flood insurance

ast week I reviewed a fairly new nonprofit called First Street Foundation established to help homeowners understand flood zones that have been established by FEMA and potential flood zones not yet recognized by FEMA. I also pointed out what I feel is a valuable addition to realtor.com for potential homeowners called the Flood Factor which provides valuable information to all homeowners and potential homeowners about the flood risk of a particular property.

But what about if you live in a condominium complex or are considering purchasing one which is in an established flood zone?

Condominium flood insurance is a different animal than flood insurance for a single-family home. The principals are the same but the requirements and responsibility for condo flood insurance are completely different.

Recognized condominium associations, which is the corporate entity responsible for the management and operation of a condominium, is eligible to purchase flood insurance for all common property located

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER in a special flood hazard area. The boards of directors of condominium associations typically are responsible under their by-laws for maintaining all forms of property insurance necessary to protect the common property of the association against all hazards including flooding.

The cost to cover the condo association’s flood insurance is included in each individual homeowner’s fees and is something that condo owners who live in a flood zone should be proactive in understanding. If the association does not carry adequate insurance or is negligent in allowing it to lapse the owners will be responsible for the damage in the event of a flood.

In addition, condo owners who have a

mortgage on their units will be required to give proof on an annual basis to their lenders that the condo association does provide adequate insurance for your unit. If this proof cannot be provided, mortgage lenders could purchase a policy on the owner’s behalf to protect their investment.

Many condo owners have additional flood insurance for their individual units. This in my opinion is a gray area as to whether or not it’s necessary and what exactly it convers especially if the property is well above typical flooding for the location. My personal experience is that obtaining personal flood insurance is not as easy as it sounds. I was asked to provide elevation certificates and pictures of the building I live in and one time after I had paid the premium it was refunded, and the insurance turned down.

However, per FEMA’s manual this is a conversation you should have with a qualified insurance broker who sells flood insurance for FEMA if you want to add a flood policy to your condo.

Another confusing area of flood insurance

is what it covers or doesn’t cover. Damage caused by moisture or mildew that could have been prevented by the homeowner is not covered; living expenses or temporary housing, damaged vehicles, business interruption and other fine print areas are not covered. Also, if water gets into your condo during a storm there could be an issue as to where the water came from and if the damage is covered by your homeowner’s insurance or your flood insurance policy.

Condo flood insurance is one of the most misunderstood areas of flood insurance in general. It’s important that you know and understand what your condominium association covers and that they are competent in their decisions on your behalf. If you think adding a personal flood policy is beneficial this is something where you will need to get additional advice.

We seem to be making better progress in understanding flood insurance and since our hurricane season is just about over it’s easy to put out of our minds but something you need to stay on top of. Stay safe.

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COVID: 84 total cases reported County Commissioner Misty Servia shared at her Facebook page, there had been 920 total COVID-19 hospitalizations and 334 COVID-19 deaths reported to date in Manatee County. According to the situation update, there were 34 COVID patients hospitalized in Manatee County as of Sunday; 30% of Manatee County’s residents have been tested and the most recent seven-day average for those who tested positive was 5.85%.

Cases are reported based on the patient's home zip code.

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Featherston was asked if the COVID-positive student’s classroom remains in use.

“We relocated the classroom before the kids even got in the room yesterday morning. We relocated the classroom to the auditorium. Our custodial staff went in and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the classroom before the remainder of the students could return there and we’ll have a substitute for the teacher for the next couple weeks,” Featherston said.

Featherston said the positive COVID test was reported Thursday.

“The families of the individual students that had to quarantine were notified yesterday. They got a letter from the health department and instructions.

Yesterday evening, a message went out to all our families in the entire school, to let them know that we did have a COVID-positive case,” Featherston said.

In regard to this being AME’s first known COVID case, Featherston said, “It happens. You can’t control what exposure others might have on the outside. We know it wasn’t something that occurred at school. They had another family member that started feeling sick and got tested. Mom did the right thing and she didn’t take any chances.

The school district website listed one COVIDpositive AME student as of Friday afternoon.

County ranks 13th highest in the state for number of cases per county.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 150 new positive cases were reported in Manatee County.

From Oct. 31 through Nov. 7, 643 new cases were reported in Manatee County, with 122 new cases reported on Saturday. The daily percent positive rate for those tested on Saturday was 5.74%, according to the FDOH dashboard.

According to the Sunday, Nov. 8 COVID-19 Situation Update that Manatee

She took her children to get tested and one that happens to be one of our students ended up testing positive even though she didn’t have any symptoms or anything. They did everything they were supposed to do. It’s just one of those things that happen sometimes,” Featherston said.

When contacted Friday, Michael Barber, the school district’s communications, family and community engagement director, said, “We have been in school 12 weeks and this is the school’s first case. I think that says a lot about the safety protocols being practiced at the school and how the Anna Maria Island community is taking the safety measures seriously.”

Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia shared this COVID-19 status update on Sunday.

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ELECTIONS: Holmes Beach elects two commissioners

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420 took advantage of early voting and 756 came to the polls on election day. The total voter turnout for the city was 2,359, or 83.75% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

Early in the day on Nov. 3, there were lines outside St. Bernard's to vote. Much of the wait time was attributed to COVID-19 precautions but the lines didn't dissuade voters from casting their ballots in person.

Outside of the polling location, candidates Christenson, Morton and Rash were camped out with signs, supporters and snacks for voters.

Also up for re-election this year was Mayor Judy Titsworth. Once the candidate qualifying period ended, Titsworth was the only candidate who emerged, earning her another two years on the dais as mayor.

Pending the certification of the election results, the city of Holmes Beach has an

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Commission candidate Jayne Christenson and Commissioner Kim Rash wave to voters as they enter and leave the polls Nov. 3 with some of their supporters. Right, Commissioner Pat Morton greets voters as they enter the parking lot at St. Bernard Catholic Church. organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony planned for Monday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. at city hall. The public is welcome to attend but everyone is required to wear a mask when inside city hall and practice social distancing.

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Bridge Street becoming plush with landscaping The Bridge Street landscaping project budgeted for $40,000 is now expected to cost about $25,000.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Street business district is once again lined with trees, plants and other landscaping features.

City Attorney and CRA liaison Ricinda Perry helped select the new trees and other landscaping features and she’s also overseeing their installation.

Still underway, the Bridge Street landscaping project is funded by the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). In September, the CRA members budgeted $40,000 for the landscaping improvements.

When contacted Monday, Perry said she now expects the project to be completed by M&F Lawn Care for approximately $25,000.

In August, Perry presented CRA members with a proposed landscaping palette that included pitch apple trees, sable palms, crepe myrtles, island ficus, foxtail palm, Christmas palms and more. The new trees and plants along Bridge Street extend from the east end roundabout near the Bridge Street Pier to the western street end next to the Moose Lodge.

“The trees look fabulous. Beautiful,” City Commissioner Jan Vosburgh told Perry last week before a city commission meeting began.

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Clockwise above, palm trees have been planted in the Bridge Street roundabout near the Bridge Street Pier. The new trees and plants along Bridge Street vary in size and species. Several new palm trees have been planted next to the Bridge Tender Inn. In 2015, several large palm trees were removed from Bridge Street and replaced by unpopular concrete planters. Those planters were removed earlier this year in anticipation of the current landscaping project.

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Katie Pierola park improvements requested At the request of Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Marilyn Maro, two additional wooden benches have been placed at Katie Pierola Sunset Park, joining the one bench that has long been there. Adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, the sunset park is located at 2212 Gulf Drive N. and is named after former Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola.

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Toasting the bird

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Pumpkin Cream Pie (8 servings)

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9 inch baked pie shell (or make your own) 16 oz cream cheese (at room temperature) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, preferably organic 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tbs confectioner’s sugar

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can’t believe Thanksgiving is upon us. As much as 2020 has dragged on like no year before it, Thanksgiving still snuck up on me. Keeping my businesses (and my emotions, quite frankly) afloat has made me take my eye off the calendar. But I’m Ok with that and am choosing to view the arrival of Thanksgiving as a pleasant surprise. Good food and drink, even if shared with a few less people this year, is good for our souls. I know I’m not alone in my desire to create, share and enjoy a meal with those I care about.

This year I want to focus on quality, not quantity, in all aspects of our dinner. And I mean all aspects from food to drink to guests. It’s been a tough year and I’m tired. I don’t have the energy to prepare an overly elaborate dinner, nor do I have the energy for a loud houseful of guests. We don’t have family here in Florida so we are free from the burden of the obligatory invitations and instead can invite those who pair as well with the dinner as the wine we choose. I know it’s easier said than done, but I suggest that this year make your dinner special by in-viting those who will enhance your enjoyment of the evening. It may be your family and it may not be. For those guests that don’t make the cut this year, just tell them COVID made you do it. When you bid farewell to the last of your guests, I hope you find yourself thinking “Wow, that was one fantastic evening.”

Keeping it manageable includes keeping the menu relatively simple. Yes, we all have family rec-ipes that, if not included, would be a travesty of tradition. But remember, this year it’s all about the enjoyment of cooking, eating and of course keeping the dishes to a minimum! That enjoyment extends to what foods you plan on preparing. Less is more never rang truer. Whether it’s because

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of the stress pounds I’ve put on this year or the exhaustion, in addition to fewer items overall I’m also in the mood for some lighter fare. Of course, we would never skip “the bird”, but most of the accompanying dishes are going to be lighter than normal. For example, we are forgoing the usual triple threat of cheesecake, apple pie and pumpkin pie that were all served at past dinners in favor of a single dessert: Pumpkin Cream Pie. It ticks all the boxes this year: it’s easy to make, it’s light, and it’s still festive. We do hope you enjoy the recipe.

At Hurricane Liquors we are often asked what wines pair well with different foods. A good rule of thumb is to consider the fat content of what you are eating. The more the fat, the heavier the wine

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In a large bowl whip cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin and all the spices until smooth. In a second bowl whip the heavy cream until peaks form and then whip in the confectioner’s sugar. Fold half of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture and pour into the pie shell. Use the remaining whipped cream to top the pie. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from fridge and sprinkle with additional cinnamon. can be. So when it comes to a lean meat like turkey you should consider medium-bodied, slightly acidic wines. Also keep in mind that if your dinner lasts for hours like many Thanksgiving dinners do, drinking big red wines will have you and your guests snoozing on the couch before dessert is served. A Pinot Noir is by far the most recommended wine for turkey. Its fruit flavor, coupled with some spice or even earthy notes, complement not only the turkey but the potato and vegetable dishes as well. If it must be white than we would suggest a Chardonnay aged in oak. Other softer whites may actually make the dinner flat. Visit us at Hurricane Liquors and together we will make your dinner even more perfect!

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Moss Builders tops Ugly Grouper in Center football playoffs

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

In a much-anticipated match up, teams Ugly Grouper and Moss Builders took the field at The Center Thursday night in the first playoff game of the season.

The two team captains and close friends off the gridiron, Ray Gardner for Ugly Grouper and Ryan Moss for Moss Builders, each season look forward to the competitive, but friendly, game of co-ed flag football.

This game would not be different.

The action started the same, with Gardner running into the game lighting up the field with his speed and agility.

The energy of Thursday night’s game would quickly change after Gardner fell to the ground grabbing his ankle in pain. Gardner, players on the field and even spectators heard the “pop” that every athlete dreads.

Credited with a throw for a touchdown and two rushing scores before the Achilles injury took him out of the game, Gardner will watch from the sidelines as Moss Builders moves on to the semifinals after the 46-20 win.

Moss’ brother Jon Moss threw for three touchdowns, just coming short of older brother’s four TD throws.

At the receiving end of the play, J. Moss had one TD catch along with James Roadman. J. Moss is also credited with an extra point nab in the end zone.

New to the adult flag football league, graduating from the youth league last year, Cole Carter caught the ball for a total of 14 points, with two touchdowns and two extra point conversions.

The hot hands of the night belonged to Moss Builders’ Evelyn Long with three receptions, putting up 18 points of her own. Husband Zack Long added a point to the scoreboard with a successful extra point catch.

Despite the season ending loss, Ugly Grouper’s Chad Woods scored seven points in the game, along with an extra point by Octavious Cole.

Moss Builders meets Sandbar in the second semifinal game Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at The Center. Sandbar easily defeated Beach Bums 51-21 to secure their spot in the next round of play.

Slim’s Place’s victory over Progressive Cabinetry puts them on the field with Gulfview Windows and Doors in the first semifinal game at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gulfview won against Solid Rock Construction in a close one, ending the Shaughnessy family’s season before reaching the big game.

The championship adult co-ed flag football game is scheduled for that same night, Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 p.m. at The Center.

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Jon Moss, for Moss Builders, rushes in to rattle Ugly Grouper QB Ray Gardner in Thursday night’s action.

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39 Turn back to zero 41 Picnic pest 42 Step between landings 43 "__ girl!"

44 Stir up 46 Press into service 47 "I'm so disappointed!"

49 Corrosive solution 50 PBS "Science Kid" 51 Crossed (out) 53 Previews that sound like they belong after the film 58 Eye-popping colors 62 Little Boy Blue's instrument 63 System administrator's task ... and a hint to what can be found in 17-, 30- and 47-Across 66 "In memoriam" piece 67 Speak from a plat-

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Call 941-447-3071 RENTAL-HOLMES BEACH One room Condo with large bathroom, kitchen, bed alcove. Private parking, patio. Available December 15 thru April 15, 2021. No pets. $1800/mo. Call 908914-1182 2BR/2BA CONDO FOR RENT – Ironwood Golf Course Community Available Dec 2020 – May 2021 -$2,400 /month plus taxes.

Fully Furnished - First Floor Unit Application and background check required.

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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $195. Call 941-447-8372 or 941-447-8376. amitaxi4u@ gmail.com, www.amitaxi. com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

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

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