Anna Maria Island Sun November 4, 2015

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November 4, 2015

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The McLaughlin family performs its annual free Halloween play, this year called Monster Mash, at their home in Holmes Beach. The show was just one of the ghostly happenings on a weekend that included the AMI Chamber’s Trail of Treats, right. See more Halloween photos on Page 22.

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Carleton pleads guilty to mail fraud Carleton could get up to 20 years in prison and have to pay as much as $250,000 in fines.

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

TAMPA – The man accused of defrauding more than 70 potential vacation home renters has changed his plea from innocent to guilty on one count of mail fraud.

U. S. District Judge Julie Sneed ordered a pre-sentence investigation and a sentencing schedule.

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Carleton could get up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000 and a special assessment of Carleton $100.

Carleton will remain in custody until sentencing. He applied for permission to travel to a boat show in Hallandale Beach, Fla., for professional purposes from Nov. 4 to 10. He is on supervised release and limited to the middle district of Florida.

During 2012 and 2013, Carleton

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was accused of taking deposits through the mail for people wanting to rent homes on Anna Maria Island through his company, Coast Line Realtors, Coast Line Accommodations and Coast Line Accommodations and Realtors, according to the indictment. In 2013, the United States Post Office initiated an investigation The AMI Chamber president responds to the Carleton case.

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Tree house appeal denied by court The appeal was filed in August when the tree house attorney sought a rehearing before the District Court of Appeals.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Code Enforcement Board Attorney Jim Dye has announced that the latest appeal by tree house attorney David Levin was “deemed unauthorized” by the District Court of Appeals.

Levin filed a motion in August for a rehearing see tree house, page 32

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Vacation rental ordinance a work in progress Commissioners were asked to review the ordinance and list suggestions for changes.

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HOLMES BEACH – City Commissioners took their first pass at a draft vacation rental ordinance with Human Services Analyst Mary Buonagura pointing out that it is “a working document.”

At the Oct. 29 work session, Buonagura asked for commissioners’ input on changes or additions and noted that they would have a more complete discussion when City Attorney Patricia Petruff and Building Official Jim McGuinness could be present.

“Anyone taking a first reading of this would think we mean all vacation rentals,” Commissioner Jean Peelen pointed out, “We don’t. Maybe we should use ‘short term.’”

Commissioner Carol Soustek said it is explained in the definitions.

“How will people know?” Peelen asked.

“We need to be very clear up front that we are talking about under 30 days.”

Peelen questioned the requirement of smoke alarms to be hard wired and said it is an expensive retrofit. Buonagura said it is only required of new construction.

Peelen asked why the ordnance requires a land line telephone when “everybody has cell phones," and Commissioner Pat Morton said it is for tracking purposes.

However, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “With the new, next generation 911, all cell phones are GPS. They give us a longitude and latitude within100 yards of the location.”

But Buonagura said, “Not everybody receives good cell service, so a land line is needed.”

Peelen said the ordinance states, “Vacation rental occupants are prohibited from parking off site,” which means they couldn’t park anywhere on the Island except in the driveway. Chair Judy Titsworth suggested changing it to require them to park on site.

Peelen said, “I’m trying to read it from the view of a mom and pop rental owner who needs to understand what you’re requiring of them.”

The ordinance will be put on a future agenda for further discussion.

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Rental license fee lowered Lower projected enforcement costs produced a lower initial licensing fee.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The previously discussed $1,000 vacation rental license fee has been reduced to $750.

During their Oct. 22 meeting, City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that establishes the initial vacation rental licensing fees and lowers the cost of the initial rental license by $250.

The adopted resolution also establishes a $75 fee to modify or transfer a license and $225 to have a vacation rental property re-inspected if there is a change in property owners or rental license holders.

Mayor Dan Murphy told the commission the reduced licensing fee was the result of some of the more labor intensive elements of the vacation rental ordinance being removed when the ordinance was amended in September.

“This allows us to enforce what’s on the books,” he told the commission.

“None of these are profit-centered figures. They’re just cost recovery,” he added.

Murphy said he would determine next year’s annual licensing fee after he has had

None of these are profitcentered figures. They’re just cost recovery.”

Dan Murphy Mayor sufficient time to evaluate the expenses incurred when enforcement of the new rental regulations begins.

When the 2015-16 fiscal year budget was adopted in September, Murphy projected 600 vacation rental properties being charged $1,000 for a rental license, which would have generated $600,000 in projected licensing revenue.

The budget included $512,529 for code enforcement, but the mayor now feels enforcement can now be accomplished at a lower cost. When contacted last week, Murphy said his revised revenue see license, page 18

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Island Players perform for artsHOP As part of the artsHOP weekend on AMI, which is coordinated by Cultural Connections, The Island Players will perform “Radio Ridiculous,” by Rich Orloff, and directed by James Thaggard, on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. General admission seating tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling 941 7787374. They will also be available at the door.

The play, a new comedy honoring old-time radio, is set in the late 1930s in a radio studio. Hilarity ensues as “Radio Ridiculous” presents, “Sorry, You’ve Got My Wrong Number,” “The Wacko Brothers Show” and “A Tale of Two Miserables.”

The experienced cast consists of Island Players veterans Jennifer Caldwell, Pamela Hopkins, Mike Lusk, Gilbert Ortiz, Walter Price and James Thaggard. The audience is invited to meet the playwright and cast at a dessert reception following the performances. Island Players is located at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 34216.

For more information, log onto www.theislandplayers.org.

Work continues on sidewalks Crews are building sidewalks and bus shelters, making drainage improvements and installing new signing and pavement markings along State Road 789 (Gulf Drive) from State Road 64 (Manatee Avenue) to 27th Street. Expect daytime lane closures and flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews are working.

Pickwick wins business award Jeannie Pickwick was given the Rotary Club’s “Business Person of the Year” award Monday night for her leadership of the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra at the AMI Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet at the Seafood Shack restaurant in Cortez.

The Chamber also announced winners of their Business of the Year awards for three sizes of business. Segs by the Sea, of Bradenton Beach, won the small business award; Hancock Bank, of Holmes Beach, won in the intermediate sized class; and LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air, of Holmes Beach, won the large business award.

Eric Cairns, owner of Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages, was installed as the new chairman of the board, replacing Larry Chatt, of Island Real Estate.

They also honored Ellen Aqualina, who served on the board and passed away earlier this year.

Correction A photo caption in last week’s Sun incorrectly identified a judge in the Halloween Canine Costume Contest. The judge’s correct name is Bill Herlihy, owner of Island Time Bar and Grill in Bradenton Beach.

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ArtsHOP – an arts and culture weekend

Events will take place in all three Island cities from Friday, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 15.

ArtsHOP turtle auction on Bridge Street

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THE ISLAND – The 9th annual artsHOP weekend of art and cultural events is being presented Island-wide on Friday, Nov. 13, thorough Sunday, 15, by the non profit umbrella group, Cultural Connections.

The weekend begins with an Artwalk on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. in select galleries and shops in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. Many artists will be present to talk about their work, and there will be refreshments, music and prizes.

The Island’s non-profit galleries will host special presentations.

Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, will feature “Poetry in Color,” with watercolors by Graceiela Giles. The Art League of Anna Maria Island will display works under the theme “Sea Life and Island Shore.” The Artists’ Guild Gallery’s theme will be “Ode to Anna Maria” with a collaboration with the AMI Privateers.

Those attending can get a Passport to be filled out while visiting the various locations. Completed passports will be entered in a drawing to win prizes donated by

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“Singing the Blues,” by Joan Peters, is one of the art works on display at the National League of Pen Women’s exhibit at The Studio at Gulf and Pine. local businesses and artists.

In conjunction with artsHOP, artists, writers and composers of the National League of American Pen Women will be featured at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria (see article below).

Also on Friday night, the Island Players in Anna Maria will hold a special performance of “Radio Ridiculous,” by Rich Orloff, at 8 p.m. There is general admission seating and tickets are $20 each at the box office at Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria (see related article on this page) see aRtshop, page 17

Pen Women exhibit at The Studio Artists, writers and composers of the National League of American Pen Women will be featured at The Studio at Gulf and Pine in conjunction with ArtsHOP weekend with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The works of 24 artists, five authors and a composer will be shown in the gallery with many present to talk about their work and give demonstrations. Books and music will be for sale, and refreshments will be served.

The National League of American Pen Women was founded in Washington, D. C. in 1897 as an alternative to the (then) all male National Press Club. The league promotes and conducts literary, educational and charitable activities in the fields of letters, art and music.

The exhibit will be in place through Dec. 2. The Studio at Gulf and Pine is located at 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

As a public art project, 49 local artists have crafted turtles in wide variety of styles from precut forms 3 feet in diameter. Each piece includes a statement from the artist.

The turtles will be displayed for auction at various businesses on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach until Sunday, Nov. 15, when they all will be on display at the Bridge Street Market beginning at 10 a.m.

Bidding ends at 3 p.m. on Nov. 15. Opening bids range from $25 to $600. The auction can only be accessed online at biddingowl.com/ visitbridgestreet.

Turtles are on display at the following: • Bridge Street Bistro/Island Time/Island Time Inn & Ice Cream, 111 Gulf Drive, daily, 11:30 a.m. to late: #7, Turtle Totem; #9, Emerson’s Turtle #26, GPS; #43, Folk Art Turtle; #44, Return to the Sea; • BridgeWalk Resort, 100 Bridge Street, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #2, Fanta-Sea Glass; #21, Hayward; #38, Loggerhead of Love; • A. Paradise Realty, 102 Bridge Street, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #12, Tiny Turtle; #13, Texture Turtle; • Edgewater Real Estate, 104 Bridge Street, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #24, Vintage Hibiscus; #50, Santa Turtle; • Back Alley, 108 Bridge Street, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #14, Tiles the Turtle; #35, ‘Til Tomorrow Moon; #36, Lights Out; #46, Shore Duty; • The Uptown Lot, 110 Bridge Street, daily, 10ish a.m. to 5ish p.m.: #5, Purple Passion; #41, DoubleSided Turtle; #48, Tina Turtle; #16, Rainbow Storm Trooper; • Sea-renity Beach Spa & Eco Boutique,112 Bridge Street, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: #6, Ms. Patty; #8, Sea Glass see auction, page 17

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Fire board approves Station 4 contract The $2.7 million cost will be covered by a loan from Hancock Bank plus the district’s cash reserves.

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Fire district could develop ALS program Firefighters would be certified as paramedics and ride on fire engines to offer advanced life support.

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BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners approved a contract with NDC Construction Company and financing with Hancock Bank to rebuild Fire Station 4 at 6417 3rd Ave. W. in Bradenton at a special meeting on Oct. 29.

Fire Chief Tom Sousa said he has been working for six months on costs and designs with NDC, Wannemacher Jensen Architects and Allison-Gause Engineering.

Architect Daryl Krumsieg presented a site plan and interior and exterior renderings of the site and building. He said the building would withstand a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 165 mph., and all the glass is strong enough withstand a 2 by 4 shot out of a cannon at 55 mph.

“There are some fantastic

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The architect's renderings of the front, back and 67th Street side of the new Station 4. features, “ Krumsieg said. “We used laminated glass to get light without the heat. There are features that can help reduce energy

costs and materials that are easy to maintain.” see station, page 20

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BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Tom Sousa talked about ways the district can improve service for taxpayers, and one suggestion is to develop an ALS (advanced life support) program with paramedics on fire engines.

At the Oct. 15 fire commission meeting, Sousa told the board, “We would need 12 to 14 firefighters to attain paramedic certification. We have two currently, so we would need 12 more.

“It will take two to three years to implement.

They have to volunteer to go to school on their own time, but we will pay for it. We have eight personnel that will consider going to school. It’s a rigorous program.”

He said the cost of school and books would be $6,000 per firefighter. In addition, the district would need to purchase supplies and equipment for a total start up cost of $220,000. Matching grants, primarily for equipment, are available from the Florida Bureau of EMS. see ALS, page 20

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Justice served

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hen former rental agent Michael Carleton pleaded guilty to defrauding dozens of Island vacationers, it closed a chapter in one of the more unusual cases of fraud to occur on Anna Maria Island in years. (See story on Page 1 of today's Sun.) The actions of this one person could have dealt a crippling blow to the Island's credibility as a safe and honest tourist destination. Instead, a determined response and cooperation between authorities, the Chamber and local tourism officials not only brought Carleton to justice but also saved the vacations of many visitors by finding them alternative places to stay on very short notice during high season.

This story and Deb Wing's response below should serve as reminders of how important it is to have a strong Chamber and how much we, as Islanders, can accomplish when we work together for the greater good.

BY DEB WING AMI CHAMBER PRESIDENT

In the case of Michael Carleton, it is good to see that justice is being served and he is entering a plea of guilty to spare victims the wait for restitution and closure in this “no contest” case against him.

What Carleton did is a shame and most certainly could have left a stain on our friendly Island community – but luckily for us, it did not. I feel badly for the victims of his fraudulent activity and the vacations that may have been ruined for them. The one thing I am grateful for in this case is that our Island pulled together to right wrongs and help not only find places for displaced visitors to stay, but also banded together to help city, state and federal agencies apprehend, prosecute and hold Carleton accountable for his crimes.

From the moment vacation rental owners, the AMI Chamber and others learned there was a problem, our Island sprang into action, helping visitors find places to stay at the busiest time of year so they could still have SEE GUEST COLUMN, PAGE 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tree house owners dismayed We are disappointed that the Second DCA did not see the merit to give citizens their opinion and clarification of legal issues concerning our non-habitable tree house. The appellate court has denied the rehearing, thus we ended back with the circuit court's decision and the CEB’s order.

We can meet with the new building official as ordered, but can he grandfather our tree house, give variances, give special exception or agree that the tree house is exempt?

At the end of the day, the city commission has the ultimate authority and is answerable to the citizens of Holmes Beach. A great number of Holmes Beach residents signed the petition asking the commission to adopt an ordinance to allow the tree house to remain.

A greater number of concerned nearby residents and nationwide visitors have called and written in support of the tree house.

The commission approved us to conduct the petition according to the city's charter, and then after we spent months of knocking on doors and thousands of dollars to complete our petition, they reversed their decision and filed a complaint in court against us, the petitioners.

We feel that the commission has

denied us of our First Amendment rights.

We will contest the commission's determination that it did not need to consider the citizens' initiative petition claiming that the tree house is a development order. We hope that we can get justice to uphold the right of the citizens to petition and direct how the commission acts.

We also look forward to working with the special magistrate and investigate other means to save our tree house and our rights. It is unthinkable to destroy it after so much time, love, prayers and resources have poured into it to keep it standing.

We hope we continue to have all your support as we strive to save our tree house and rights as citizens, residents, small business owners and homeowners on this tiny Island.

Lyn and Richard Hazen Holmes Beach

Dog park reaction too severe Editor's note: This letter originally was addressed to the Holmes Beach City Commission.

I have done research on the giardia bacteria and I am concerned about the over-reaction by public works.

I hope you don't plan to close the dog park every time a dog that has been to the park gets an upset tummy or has diarrhea. Since the park opened there have been lots of cases of dogs with tummy problems and the park was never closed.

Many pet owners, me included, put fresh water in the bowls as soon as they get there or encourage their dogs not to drink the water.

Several owners bring their own water. So this is not a new thing or something that park users have not known about. You just had an upset owner who voiced her concern, which she has every right to do.

But to close the park for days just because one person's dogs have diarrhea is just not responsible or sensible. It is a gross over-reaction to a very common problem and serves no purpose at all, except to inconvenience all the owners who want to use the park. If you do the research, you will never get all the giardia out of a public park, but there really is no need, since many dogs get the bacteria and never show signs of any problems.

I hope that you will reopen the park and let dog owners enjoy the most popular park in Holmes Beach.

Ellen Stohler Holmes Beach

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on the agenda

PREVIOUS QUESTION: Will the recent appearance of stinging jellyfish (see Page 21 of October 28 edition) keep you out of Island waters?

Anna Maria

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No, not if there are peanutbutterfish to go with them.

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No. I'll just check the water to see if there are any around.

10005 Gulf Drive

11/4: City Commission shade meeting, 5 p.m.

11/4: City Commission special meeting, 6 p.m.

11/9: Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee, 4 p.m.

11/10: Planning and Zoning Board, 4 p.m.

11/12: City Commission swearing in and organizational meeting, special meeting and work session, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7086130.

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11/4: Code Enforcement and Police departments Public Safety Meeting, 7 p.m.

11/10: City Commission meeting, 7 p.m.

11/12: City Commission work session, 7 p.m.

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide

11/10: Palma Sola Scenic Highway Committee, Bradenton Public Works, 1411 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, 4 p.m.

11/12: Manasota League of Cities, Longboat Key Town Hall, 9:30 a.m.

Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

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Yes. I've been stung before and those things hurt.

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Only temporarily because they'll be gone in a few days.

• It was the right decision.

• It was the wrong decision.

• Right or wrong, I think the city should let them keep their tree How do you feel about the house. court rejecting the appeal of the Holmes Beach couple who • It was built illegally and should be torn down. want to keep their beachfront

tree house?

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11/4: Community Redevelopment Agency, 9:30 a.m.

11/4: Capital Improvement Projects Committee, 10:30 a.m.

11/4: Pier Team, 11 a.m.

11/5: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7781005.

Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive

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Note: Events are free unless indicated.

Wednesday Nov. 4

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. $10. Register to ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com or 941-7782099.

Gulf Coast Writers group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.

Tween Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m.

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these Island agencies helped gather and report critical information to authorities at all levels of government which ultimately aided in the case against him and led to his capture.

Because of our community of

open communication and our appreciation for our visitors and our tourism industry, crimes like this are very unlikely here and I truly believe that our quick and effective reaction to this particular crime will leave us much less vulnerable to repeat cases of fraud.

Finally, if there is one thing that

I can implore tourists to do before booking a vacation anywhere, call a local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau if you are the least bit nervous about the validity of an accommodations rental. These local agencies know their communities very well and can always help assist visitors.

The administrative offices of the West Manatee Fire & Rescue District and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach and the Island Branch Library will be closed. Recycling and solid waste pick up will be as usual.

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Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11

Seminar on protecting yourself against frauds and scams, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Second floor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 donation. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or by phone 941-383-6493.

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

Knitting/crochet group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Workshop on sea shanties, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119 St. W., Cortez, 6 p.m., $5.

Friday Nov. 6

Forty Carrots program for babies and children to age 5, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Saturday Nov. 7

Emerson Point Preserve virtual tour, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Cortez Stone Crab Fest, 4628 119 St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday Nov. 8

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

Cortez Stone Crab Fest, 4628 119 St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. see calendar, page 8

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Kayaking for first timers, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 9 a.m. ot noon. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. $10.

Register to ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com or 941-778-2099.

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

Tuesday Nov. 10

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

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

Wednesday Nov. 11

Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players luncheon and program, IMG Academy Golf Club, 3450 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, 11:30 a.m.

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. $10. Register to ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com or 941-778-2099.

Thursday Nov. 12

Zumba with Suzy, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, second floor, 10 a.m., $10 donation. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493.

Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Alzheimer’s caregivers’ group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Friday Nov. 13

Explore your preserves, Riverview Pointe Preserve, end of 75th Street, Bradenton, 9 a.m. reserve to 941-742- 5923, ext. 6044.

Forty Carrots program for babies and children to age 5, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Artwalk, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach art galleries and shops, 5 to 8 p.m.

National League of American Pen Women exhibit of artists, writers and composers, The Studio at Gulf and Pine.

10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 5 to 8 p.m.

Island Players in Anna Maria performance of “Radio Ridiculous,” 8 p.m., $20.

Saturday Nov. 14

Master Gardener tour, Riverview Pointe Preserve, end of 75th Street, Bradenton, 9 to 11 a.m. reserve to 941-722-4524.

Holiday craft fair, Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sandblast sand sculpting contest, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Arts and Crafts Show, Holmes Beach City Hall field at 5801 Marina Drive, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Origami class, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

Community BBQ to honor veterans, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8601 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach , 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Author Craig Zuburo visits with teen family program to encourage young people to write, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Symphony on the Sand, Coquina Beach Gulfside Park, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.SymphonyOnTheSand. com.

Starry night telescope exploration, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 6 to 8 p.m. Reserve to 941-748-4501, ext. 6039.

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Seaside Gardens residents oppose front yard pools Residents were concerned about damaging the sewer lines and altering the character of the neighborhood.

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HOLMES BEACH – Two Seaside Gardens residents protested allowing front yard pools in their neighborhood at last week’s City Commission meeting.

At their Oct. 13 meeting, city commissioners said they wanted input from Seaside Gardens’ owners regarding front yard pools after they learned that there is an application for one.

They expressed concerns that it would change the character of the neighborhood.

Phyllis Boles said she lives on the same side of the street as

the residents who have applied for a pool, and her concern is about damaging the sewer lines and storm drains. “Seaside Gardens is not on Holmes Beach’s sewer line system, and our sewer lines and storm drains are made of old terra cotta tiles,� Boles explained and added that the pool excavations could crack the tiles, and residents would be responsible to replace them.

Another neighborhood resident, Shannon Doa, said she is concerned about the sewer lines, but also about noise and changing the character of the neighborhood. “Our living rooms are in the front, and it would take away from our property values,� Doa said. “Our yards are postage stamps.

In addition, 15 residents signed a petition stating. “We

oppose any pools in our front yards of our neighborhood. It will change the looks of this established and homey neighborhood of Seaside Gardens. “Clay/terra cotta sewer lines are our responsibility to maintain and repair. Manatee County and Holmes Beach do not have any responsibility for our sewer lines. “Parking will be a mess with front yard pools. We came here to retire and live in the peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Right now if someone can demolish their carport and have enough parking, they can get a pool in the part of the front yard beyond the required front yard and the wall of the building.�

Commissioner Pat Morton said pools in front yards affect the whole city, not just Seaside Gardens and that they “will be strictly for rentals.�

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Friday, November 13

November 13, 14, 15

“Artwalk”— City of Anna Maria and City of Holmes Beach Galleries and shops, refreshments, prizes and live music 5:00 to 8:00 pm — FREE EVENT

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

The Island Players of Anna Maria “Radio Ridiculous” Island Players Theater – City of Anna Maria A special theater performance 8:00 pm General Admission $20

Saturday, November 14 “Butterfly Garden” Arts and Crafts Show with food and live music Holmes Beach City Hall Field 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Event and Free Parking “Symphony on the Sand” Anna Maria Island Chorus & Orchestra On the beach at Coquina Gulfside Park 4:30 to 7:30 pm Tickets: $100 with food and drink $35 without food and drink

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New treasurer hired The new treasurer will bring his banking experience to city hall.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – City Clerk Terri Sanclemente has hired Shayne Thompson to serve as the city’s new treasurer.

Thompson was hired on Monday, Oct. 26, and his tenure with the city is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 16, the same day the city election winners are sworn into office.

Thompson’s starting salary will be approximately $43,000, and he will replace former Treasurer and Finance Director Sheila Dalton, who resigned in August.

Dalton was hired in 2014 at an initial annual salary of $50,000 and she was making $55,827 when she stepped down.

According to his LinkedIn profile page, Thompson currently works as a Senior Relationship Banker at Synvous Bank in Bradenton.

He served as assistant vice president and financial center leader at BB&T Bank in Sarasota from 2002 to 2013, where he also chaired the 2011 Lighthouse Project community service efforts that involved

more than 110 bank associates and led to the group being named as a finalist for an award pertaining to outstanding community involvement.

Thompson was a founding Thompson member and officer of the North Trail Business Alliance, a network of small business owners on the North Tamiami Trail corridor that partnered with the city of Sarasota to help attract a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market and a new Goodwill store to south Sarasota.

His personal interests include animal welfare, health and human rights.

When asked what set Thompson apart for the other applicants, Sanclemente said, “When reviewing all the applications, Shayne was the one who stuck out most. After I interviewed him, I had him meet with the mayor and the other department heads and they all agreed he was the right fit.”

Administrative changes

The Nov. 3 elections will determine which mayor Thompson will work with, which in turn could impact the working environment he steps into.

While serving as mayor in 2014, Bill

When reviewing all the applications, Shayne was the one who stuck out most.”

Terri Sanclemente City Clerk Shearon proposed hiring Dalton as the city’s first treasurer. The commission approved the hiring, and Shearon’s suggested restructuring of the administrative office that resulted in Dalton serving as a department head who reported directly to the mayor and commission.

Prior to Dalton’s hiring, the city clerk handled the city’s financial responsibilities with assistance from the deputy clerks.

Dalton resigned three months after the recall election removed Shearon from office. Her resignation was trigged in part by Mayor Jack Clarke’s decision to reorganize the administrative office in a manner that placed the treasurer’s office under the supervision of the city clerk.

The controversial reorganization was later formalized by a city ordinance supported by Clarke, Vice Mayor Ed Straight and Commissioner John Shaughnessy, but opposed by Commissioners Jan Vosburgh and Janie Robertson.

Shearon and Robertson have been critical of the reorganization and critical of Sanclemente’s qualifications to serve as clerk, even though she was asked to serve as Clerk Pro Tem twice when Shearon was mayor.

The organizational structure could change again depending on whether city voters approved two proposed charter amendments (the election results were not known at press time).

If approved, one charter amendment would designate the treasurer, the building official and the public works director as charter officials, joining the city clerk, police chief, city attorney and city planner as city officials who report directly to the mayor and commission and can only be dismissed by a majority commission vote.

Another proposed charter amendment would grant the mayor the authority to appoint department heads, but the mayor does not and will not have the authority to fire a city employee.

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Bridge Street improvements discussed Proposed Bridge Street improvements include decorative street resurfacing and potted plants.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – In addition to stormwater improvements currently taking place on Bridge Street, City Commissioners are discussing additional improvements that, if approved, could total approximately $447,000.

Coinciding with the stormwater improvements, Bridge Street and several other streets in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district will be partially ground down and resurfaced by Superior Asphalt at proposed cost of $112,750, to be funded with existing CRA funds.

An additional $62,564 will be spent resurfacing the streets in the Bay Drive North stormwater basin, from Ninth Street North to 12th Street North and including that section of Bay Drive North.

The north basin street resurfacing is to be funded by stormwater funds.

The street-resurfacing was previously approved, but commissioners will decide this week if Bridge Street is to receive an additional cosmetic surface that would resemble charcoal colored bricks.

New landscaping along Bridge Street has also been proposed and previously discussed.

During the Wednesday, Nov. 4, CRA meeting, commissioners will be asked to approve the decorative street surfacing and new landscaping features using

existing CRA funds.

Final commission approval to execute contracts associated with any approved projects is scheduled for discussion at the Thursday, Nov. 5, city commission meeting.

The decisions rendered at these meetings will be among the final actions taken by the current commission. Both meetings will take place after Tuesday’s city elections, but the election winners will not take office until Monday, Nov. 16.

Ideas surface

During the Oct. 21 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) meeting, commissioners were asked to consider spending $146,185 to resurface Bridge Street using see bridge street, page 41

Storm water work continues Infiltration system will improve storm water drainage in and around the Bridge Street business district.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Woodruff & Sons is scheduled to begin installing vertical infiltration trenches along Bridge Street this week.

The Bridge Street basin area is the final phase of a $450,000 commission-approved stormwater project. As part of the Bridge Street basin phase, infiltration trenches will also be installed on the other streets located in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district. These include Fifth Street South through Fourth

Street North, Highlands Avenue, Church Street North and the section of Bay Drive North that runs between Bridge Street and Second Street North.

The work will take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 pm and is expected to be completed by Nov. 13.

As part of this project, infiltration trenches were recently installed on Ninth Street North, 10th Street North, 11th Street North, 12th Street North and the section of Bay Drive North that runs from 10th Street to 12th Street.

The stormwater improvements are being jointly funded by the city and a matching grant received from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

In the trenches

Designed by City Engineer Lynn

Burnett, vertical infiltration drainage systems are already in place in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach.

Creating the vertical infiltration system on Bridge Street involves removing the concrete wheel stops, asphalt parking spaces and the asphalt rights of way adjacent to the street. The existing soil that currently inhibits drainage will be removed and the resulting trenches will be filled back in with a mixture of 57-stone and granite stone that can be parked on and walked on, yet allows water to drain downward into the interconnected filtration and drainage system below.

During the Oct. 21 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) meeting, Lt. John Cosby told the commission the Bridge Street see stormwater, page 18

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Big city style at Amanda Richards Salon

BY LOUISE BOLGER

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The minute you walk into Amanda Richards Salon on Manatee Avenue, you forget that you’re on the west coast of Florida with a beach just a few miles away. You may actually think you’re on the west side of Manhattan or in a SoHo loft with a trendy industrial look, sky high ceilings and clean orange and white colors flooded by great lighting. There’s even a half moon color bar where you can watch your hair designer mix and match the exact color for you.

In January 201 when Richard Pizzuto designed and opened Amanda Richards with a former partner, a high end, city look is exactly what he was after, and there is no mistake that he achieved that goal. Pizzuto declined to say how many years he’s been in the salon business, other than to say he started at 13 years old. Originally from Philadelphia, where he owned salons and spas, he relocated to Florida in 2005, bringing with him many years of training in hair cutting and color.

His new partner and co-owner Erika Mudafort has more than 10 years experience and is a L”Oreal Professional Color Educator. Pizzuto and Mudafort were colleagues in several high end salons in Sarasota and Longboat Key. She specializes in the French highlighting process, Balayage, and is proficient in extensions and make-up she is also bilingual and was born in Puerto Rico.

Amanda Richards specializes in hair styling for both men and women. Its color specialists create customized color at the color bar, offering highlights, all over color, toners and the INOA ammonia free color line. It offers straightening services as well, working with wedding parties including make-up

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application. It is the only salon within nine miles that offers Keratase by L’Oreal and is a L’Oreal Professional Salon. It also has a large line of products to sell including Keratas by L’Oreal, and there is a 20 percent off any service for new clients with the ad in the Sun. Amanda Richards five stylists are continually participating in educational programs and shows and are all highly trained designers, always thinking out of the box for the best fit for their clients. Pizzuto says his team is “big city talent in a small town,” so no need to leave Bradenton to get your city fix. On the Amanda Richards Website, you can read the bios of each of

the stylists and request an appointment right on line. Walk-ins are welcome as are talented stylists who would like to join the team.

Mudafort and Pizzuto are planning on participating in community events during the winter season and emphasize that they have an upscale salon at reasonable prices. I can attest to the fact that their wash stations certainly fit that description with reclining, massage chairs you’ll never want to get out of.

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Where to invest now?

Investment Corner TOM BREITER

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ith the stock market near an all-time high and interest rates at historic lows, is there any hope to find consistent returns without incurring too much risk? Traditionally, investors have been able to reduce the risk in their portfolios by dividing their assets between stocks and bonds, since their prices generally tend to move in opposite directions. Unfortunately for investors nearing retirement, stock prices are currently high, and bond yields are near zero.

In the last year, stock prices have become increasingly volatile and relatively expensive. A common indicator of how expensive stocks are is the price-to-earnings ratio, which divides an individual stock's price by the company's annual earnings per share. On Oct. 7, the S&P 500 price-toearnings ratio was near 20, compared with its historical average of 14 to 16.

As a result of the current high prices, investors who want to reduce risk are looking for ways to avoid putting too much of their portfolio into the stock market at this time.

Meanwhile, bond yields are at an all-time low, and the Federal Reserve decided last month to keep interest rates near zero for the short-term.

Bond investors fear that with yields so low, their investments aren’t keeping up with inflation and the rising costs of healthcare. They also worry that in the future, when rates do increase, the value of their bond investments will fall.

Baby boomers approaching or living in retirement depend on earning a return on their investments to make sure they do not outlive their assets and can afford increasing living costs.

Conservative investors are seeking new investments to earn reasonable returns without incurring too much risk.

One type of investment that may address this need is a business development company, or a BDC. A BDC is an investment company that offers loans to small and mid-sized businesses that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. In the United States, about 97 percent of companies are not publicly traded, yet many offer strong investment opportunities.

BDCs were authorized by an act of Congress in 1980 to promote funding for small and mid-size businesses.

Similar to mutual funds, BDCs allow many individual investors to pool their funds to invest through loans to private companies.

An important difference between BDCs and the stock market is that BDC loans are typically secured by equipment or property of the borrowing company. This means that even if a company goes bankrupt, investors see breiter, page 16

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can expect to get some portion of their investment returned to them.

While investors in an individual company's stock will generally lose 100 percent of their investment if the company goes bankrupt, BDC investors can expect to retain 50 to 70 percent of a loan’s face value. Because of the secured status of the loans and a diversified portfolio with dozens or hundreds of loans in the fund, adding BDC investments to a portfolio increase yield without taking too much risk.

Another advantage is that BDCs may offer higher returns than investors expect to get elsewhere. Today's yields on BDCs range

from 6 to 9 percent and are based largely on floating rate loans, which will pay more if and when interest rates rise in the future.

While BDCs may offer benefits and opportunities for investors, buyers should proceed with caution. To be sure, BDCs do carry risk, but may be an attractive option to consider for a portion of your portfolio.

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Parking enforcement increased In response to the ongoing debate about vacation rentals regulation and enforcement, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale told the city commission last week that his officers have begun to issue parking tickets for vehicles that are parked on city streets, including those located in residential neighborhoods.

Speciale has previously explained that in order to be legally parked on a

city right of way all four wheels must be off the pavement. Vehicles with two or more tires on the pavement can and will be issued a $35 parking ticket.

Speciale noted that the parking rules have not always been strictly enforced due to the lack of legal parking that exists on some of the city’s narrower streets, so some of the tickets recently issued have been forgiven while serving as a final warning to violators.

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ArtsHOP: An arts and culture weekend FROM PAGE 4

Saturday and Sunday

An Arts and Crafts Show to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park returns to the Holmes Beach City Hall field at 5801Marina Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Find jewelry, glass, photography, art, clothes, food, entertainment and more.

Also in conjunction with artsHOP, the Symphony in the Sand, a musical and gourmet dining event featuring the awardwinning Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra, takes place on Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Coquina Beach Gulfside Park.Visit www.SymphonyOnTheSand. com to purchase tickets and for sponsorship opportunities.

On Sunday, the Arts and Crafts Show continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Island Players will hold another special performance of “Radio Ridiculous” at 2 p.m.

with general admission seating and tickets at $20 each.

Businesses on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach will feature turtles crafted by local artists for auction until Sunday, Nov. 15. On that date, the turtles will be displayed at the Bridge Street Market (see auction details in article starting on Page 4) The events of the day on Bridge Street open with the Bridge Street Market on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring entertainment by Ted Stevens and the Doo Shots. The Artwalk will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various businesses. Visit all eight stops and be entered in a drawing for a prize basket.

From noon to 2 p.m., local restaurants will present a Taste of Bridge Street, offering exciting gourmet fare. Restaurants include Bridge Tender Inn, Blue Marlin, Bridge Street Bistro, Back Alley and Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

AUCTION: ArtsHOP turtle auction FROM PAGE 4

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Turtle; #11, Sea Me Swim; #19, au naturel Coquina; • Bridge Street Interiors/Mermaid Haven,114 Bridge Street, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #10, Happy Sun & Sand Island Turtle; #27, Seas the Day; #37, Spirit of the Turtle, “Return to the Sea;” • Bridge Street Bazaar/Fish Hole Mini Golf,115 Bridge Street, daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: #23, Mr. T; #34, Lovin’ Life in Paradise; #39, Sunset Turtle; #40, The Terrors of the Terrific Turtle; #49, Home is Where Your Shell Is; • The Hive, 119 Bridge Street, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #18, Tattoo Turtle; #28, So it Ends…So it Begins; #31, La Colorido

Tortuga; • Segs by the Sea/Adventures Away, 119 C Bridge Street, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #1, Tutu Turtle; #4, Wisdom of the Sea Turtle; #22, Live Adventurously; # 42, It’s the Island Life for Me; • Blue Marlin, 121 Bridge Street, nightly, 5 to 10 p.m.: #29, Pallet Turtle; • Creperie, 127 Bridge Street, daily, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: #25, Tallulah; #33, Sunshine Turtle; • Bridge Tender,135 Bridge Street, daily, 11 a.m. to late: #3, Tender Tiki Turtle; #15, Bat Turtle; #17, Rosey; #20, Jelly Belly; #30, Heart of the Sea; #32, Flip Floppin’ on Bridge Street.

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Stone crabs to take center stage at festival Attention stone crab lovers!

The Fourth Annual Cortez Stone Crab Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the south end of 119th St. W. in Cortez, in the large parking lot shared by Swordfish Grill, Cortez Kitchen, Cortez Bait & Seafood and N.E. Taylor Boatworks.

If you’re traveling by boat, you’ll find the festival near marker 49.

The festival starts each morning at 10 a.m. and continues until 6 p.m., with additional festivities and live music continuing at the two restaurants well into the night.

The festival menu will feature

the prized stone crab claws as the star attraction, with other offerings including peel and eat shrimp, Bradentucky boil, grilled corn, fish dip, corn dogs, beer, wine, frozen drinks and much more.

The impressive entertainment roster includes Razing Cane, Bobby Gilbert, Steel Relic, Charlie Whitt and the Bottom Line Band, Scott McConoughey, BC and The Gang, Tim Chandler, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, Tropix and Shelly D and the Blue Velvet Band, with Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio headlining Sunday’s festivities.

The two-day event will also offer

a kids’ zone and an art show featuring more than 50 local and visiting artists displaying their creations in the oldest active fishing village in Florida.

There will be plenty of parking at the nearby FISH Preserve and golf carts and the Monkey Bus will shuttle folks to and from their vehicles.

Festival proceeds will benefit the Fishing for Freedom grassroots commercial fishing organization.

For more information, visit www. swordfishgrillcortez.com.

LICENSE: Rental fee lowered FROM PAGE 3

projections call for $420,230 to be generated by the recently adopted fee structure, and that is what he has now budgeted for enforcement.

“Every time the ordinance is changed it impacts these dollars.

Less rules require less enforcement,” he said.

Murphy estimated $275,000 would be spent on labor, which includes initial inspections, ongoing code enforcement and the processing of license applications. The rest would be used for expenses and any capital expenditures required to enforce the new rental regulations.

Effective date uncertain

The vacation rental ordinance is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, but that could be delayed due to a temporary injunction granted in July to the plaintiffs in one of two lawsuits that have presented legal challenges to the ordinance contents.

During a preliminary court hearing that took place Oct. 21, Murphy and City Attorney Becky Vose agreed to delay the license application process and the first application deadlines that were to take effect this week.

“The whole thing is on hold,” Murphy said on Friday, noting that the application form has been removed from the city Website.

During the hearing, Vose and

the plaintiffs’ attorneys also agreed to participate in mediation in an attempt to resolve some of the many points of contention.

According to Murphy, the two sides have agreed on a mediator; and according to Vose, the mediation session is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Depending on Judge Gilbert Smith’s trial schedule, the lawsuit could be headed for a full nonjury trial in late November, and it is hoped that mediation will reduce the number of issues Smith is asked to rule on.

A 30-minute status conference was scheduled to take place at the Manatee County Judicial Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 4:30 p.m., but as of late last week no trial date had been announced.

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More than 1,500 pounds of stone crab claws are expected to be consumed during this weekend’s two-day festival.

stormwater: Work continues FROM PAGE 13

Basin project would make a significant environmental impact because it closes off three outfalls that currently discharge stormwater and pollutants directly into the bay.

“Those outfalls will no longer exist. They’ll be plugged,” Cosby said.

When discussing the project last week, Burnett said “The main purpose of the project is to reduce the amount of pollutants and sediments discharged into the bay.”

A cistern at the Bay Drive and Bridge Street street-end will capture the stormwater runoff that could then be used to irrigate the Bridge Street landscaping.

There is also an old artesian well that was used to irrigate Bridge Street many years ago, but the well was taken out of service and the pump was removed when the fresh water lens dried up and became filled with seawater. Burnett told commissioners the stormwater improvements would eventually help replenish the underground freshwater lens, which at some point could also be used for irrigation.

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Center board gets grant advice The Center’s top three cash income sources are individual donations, mission earned revenue and grants.

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

ANNA MARIA – Board members of The Center learned about grant strategy from development consultant and grant writer Karen Eber Davis at the Oct. 26 meeting.

Davis said the six cash income sources for non profits, in order, are mission earned revenue from programs, government and individual donations, other earned revenue such as renting the building, grants and corporate donations.

She said The Center’s top three cash income sources are individual donations, mission earned revenue and grants, and that government donations are minimal at 3 percent.

“Your job is to look ahead five to 10 years and think about what is the most healthy way for this organization to be funded. Figure out where you want to be, and make a plan to get there,” she advised.

She also discussed ways to increase donations and said, “Donations come from our need to give.

A development director can help people become more philanthropic. Lacking that, the board picks up that function.”

She said one of the ways to

increase donations is to encourage people donate to projects and events that interest them.

“A lot of people on the Island don’t know much about The Center,” treasurer Jim Froeschle said. “If we aggressively develop a volunteer army, it’s a way to get them in the door.”

He said they would meet others and learn about the Center and could transition into donors. Eber Davis said they also should encourage bequests, and board member Ed Chiles said they could do that through the Silver Sneaker program.

Financial report

Froeschle said the Center did well during the quarter from July through September, and he had anticipated a budget loss of $90,000, but it was only $6,000.

“Our effort to raise money well exceeded expectations,” he said.

“Memberships coming due are rolling over, and the third thing is under spending by management.

“There were three negative factors,” he reported. “The sports program got off to a very poor start. There were some management issues there,” but added that new management in the program should resolve those issues.

He said they were not getting sponsors and participation, and there was a $30,000 shortfall. The second negative factor was a disappointing golf tournament, and

the third was expenses that were budgeted but not spent.

“The first quarter was much better than expected, but we’re not out of the woods,” he concluded.

“The cash flow is tight. Kristen (Executive Director Kristen Lessig) is managing that very carefully, but it will be an issue until we start building our cash reserves.

It’s good news but there’s plenty to worry about going forward.”

Board reports

Board president Bill Shuman reported that he met with board member David Teitelbaum and Elliott Falcione, of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, about working with the Center and said Falcione, “offered to come in to The Center with his staff and look at our operation and provide us with an intern for a month or so who might take on a specific project.”

Lessig reported: • She has renewed the state license for the after school program and that all staff members would be trained in the minimum requirements for the license; • Is developing a consistent brand message with support materials; • Is developing partnerships with local businesses and organizations; • Is meeting with groups and individuals regarding the new membership structure.

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Bids coming in for marine safety program The fire district’s marine safety committee recommended purchasing three vessels.

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

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Tom Sousa told fire commissioners at the Oct. 15 meeting that he is compiling bids for the district’s marine rescue program.

At a September work session, the marine safety committee made the following commendations for vessels for the program: • A surf rescue Jet Ski at an estimated cost of $15,000; • A shallow water rescue boat at an estimated cost of $30,000; • A fire boat for offshore at an estimated cost of $330,000 Commissioner Larry Jennis asked Sousa why the bids for the fire boat contained two options – one for a jet drive and one for an outboard.

“I was not comfortable with just bidding a jet boat and wanted a second option,” Sousa replied, adding that the trailer is extra.

Lives saved

Sousa said Commissioner Al Robinson had asked at the September work session how to know how many lives have been saved through marine rescue.

Sousa presented a list of responses for a 10-year period ending in 2014 and said,

“These are just the ones where we sent the boat. For some we sent the engine to the beach “It’s hard to quantify how many lives would have been saved. What’s the definition? If we didn’t grab them, what would be the outcome? Would they be lost at sea or drowned?”

Commissioner Randy Cooper added, “The key is what would have happened if we weren’t there. That’s what this is all about.

“This is a great plan. We are spreading our resources out tremendously with this plan.”

Commissioner George Harris pointed out that the goal is not just preservation of life, but also preservation of property, including property on the water and asked if response would increase in the future “We’ll see a significant increase in marine responses when we get coordinated with the marine response team,” Sousa replied.

The fire district is spearheading an effort to develop a Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) with its partners – the local fire districts, the Coast Guard and Manatee County.

“Our role is changing with the MERT coming in," Jennis pointed out. “The key difference is we have the ability to have EMTs on scene where the other agencies don’t. We can actually provide care where the others are pretty much transport people.

“Shallow water capabilities also are something the other agencies don’t have.

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“It’s as strong a building as you can get,” Ron Allen, president of NDC, said. ‘You’re getting a lot of building for the money.”

Allen said the total design and construction costs are $2,763,532 and there is a $56,275 contingency. He said they would be working weekly to keep costs down.

Chair David Bishop asked about other costs, and Battalion Chief Chris Kiernan, who is serving as the project manager, presented a list that included IT, furniture, appliances, permits and exterior items for a total of $150,122.

Motions to approve

Commissioner George Harris made the motion into approve the contract, which passed 3-1. Bishop, an architect, abstained due to business dealings with NDC, and Commissioner Al Robinson dissented.

Steve Cole, of Hancock Bank, said the bank is offering financing of $2 million with a 2.5 percent interest rate

You’re getting a lot of building for the money.”

Ron Allen President of NDC Construction fixed for 10 years. He said it is the bank’s third loan to the district, and it is secured by the district’s assessments.

He said payments are due at the end of March, June, September and December, but the district could pre pay the loan on any of those dates without penalty, and the bank would re-amortize the agreement.

Sousa said in addition to the loan, the district would use $200,000 in cell tower funds and $500,000 from the reserves.

Harris made the motion to approve the resolution to fund the building.

It was approved 4-1 with Robinson dissenting.

To me we’re either proactive or reactive, and we have to consider the future.”

David Bishop Fire commission chair If we can get back into Robinson and Perico preserves where the water is shallow, what we’re paying for the equipment is a no brainer.

“And the jet ski gives the rescue swimmers a lot of mobility because they can’t always launch where they want to on the beach.”

The cost

Commissioner Al Robinson asked, “What’s that $400,000 going to do that the Whaler (the district’s current boat) didn’t do?

“At the time the Whaler was the predominant fire rescue vessel. Since then we have found others that are better and safer,” Sousa replied.

“With the Whaler we’ve changed the fire pump three times at $18,000 each.

We’ve changed the outboard motors twice at $30,000 each and the hull is aging.”

He said the aluminum hull and engines on the new boat would need much less maintenance. The life of the aluminum hull should be 20 years, “with the Whaler it is pushing 15 years.”

Robinson then asked, “Why spend $400,000?”

Deputy Chief Brett Pollock said they

are not spending $400,000. He explained that the district has received a $200,000 matching grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District to purchase the fire boat.

“There’s $400,000 of taxpayer money here that’s going to be spent on this jet boat,” Robinson said. “In 10 years we put water out of a hose five times, and we’re going to use $400,000 of taxpayer money to do a better job five times in the next 10 years.

“What is this MERT? We have all these other agencies that will be doing the same thing.”

Sousa pointed out that the district’s boat is the only emergency vessel that is staffed 24/7 and added, “Any emergency after hours that involves a boat, we’ll launch and the Coast Guard will launch. That’s the only two you’ll get.”

“There’s a lot of value in updating our equipment and the way we respond to the public and making a safer situation for the public and our responders,” Harris added.

“Because the WCIND is willing to give us half the money, they see value too.”

“To me we’re either proactive or reactive, and we have to consider the future,” Chair David Bishop stressed.

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He said Florida Statute requires that the district have a medical director, but it could possibly partner with the county. He estimated the cost to be $25,000. Another cost would be personnel incentive of $4,000 to $10,000 added to the salary of the paramedics.

“To proceed we would need a certificate of need from the county,” he continued. “That must be approved by the board of county commissioners.”

Commissioner George Harris made a motion “to direct staff and a board member to explore with county staff the opportunity to provide ALS to citizens and explore getting a certificate of need.”

Commissioner Randy Cooper seconded the motion and said, “I brought it to the to fire commissioners’ association, and they were skeptical that the county would support the idea. I’d like to see more data on the public benefit of doing it to justify the dollars.

“There are times when our guys could fill that void. This is a very economical way to pro vide the service.”

Commissioner Al Robinson asked Sousa how he would vote, and Sousa replied, “I would vote for it and added that the county has the new Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) for the Island with a paramedic to address emergency needs when the ambulance goes off the Island leaving it without coverage.

“The QRV is $120,000, and that could pay for more than half of our program,” Harris remarked.

Commissioner Larry Jennis asked for a timeline.

“If county gives us a certificate of need in six months the first opportunity to send someone to school is August.” Sousa replied. “It’s a year long school, so were looking at 2017 to have enough to do one engine.”

The motion was approved unanimously.

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Size of duplex pools questioned Duplex property owners will be limited to two pools of 180 square feet each.

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HOLMES BEACH – Questions arose about the size of pools at a City Commission meeting on Oct. 27 during the first reading of an ordinance to allow two pools on duplex lots.

City Planner Bill Brisson pointed out that the size is limited to 180 square feet per pool, but a property owner could build one large pool of 360 square feet.

“What if someone builds a big pool and then sells the other half, and the other owner wants to put in a pool?” asked Commissioner Marvin Grossman.

City Attorney Patricia Petruff said if one side of the property currently has

a pool larger of any size, it would be considered non conforming, and the other owner could build a pool of 180 square feet.

“But if there is a duplex with no pool on either side, and one owner builds a big pool on one half of the lot, the next person who owns the other half of that duplex is going to be quite distraught.”

Brisson agreed and said, “If they exceed 180 square feet on one side, they don’t get anything on the other side.”

Petruff said she has received e-mails from residents questioning why the city is limiting the size of duplex pools to 180 square feet.

E-mail protest

One e-mail from Tammy Taylor and Joseph Eicher said, “The only way to limit noise and over crowding concerns is to limit the occupancy of rental units. Large units built on what were once single family lots with four or more bedrooms (occupancy at 10 to 20

people) lead to noise, parking and garbage problems.

“We are in no way convinced that limiting pool sizes on duplexes lots will solve any of the problems put before you. This also severely limits the ability of residents to build and use a pool as desired. Restrictions should be directed to the actual issue and owners identified and not to the innocent local residents.”

Commissioner Carol Soustek said, “No one will be totally happy. We’re not doing this because we want to be designers.

“We’re reacting to problems that have been brought before us and we’re trying to find ways to bring the neighborhoods back. If you’re going with two pools, small is best.”

Grossman and Commissioners Jean Peelen and Pat Morton agreed.

“We were elected to protect our citizens,” Morton stressed.

The ordinance was approved 4/0 with Chair Judy Titsworth absent.

Couple wants to convert residence The owners of the seven bedroom, six bath home want to convert it to a bed and breakfast.

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HOLMES BEACH – Once again the city has received a request from Robert and Liz Lang, of 5601 Flotilla Drive, to convert the residence into a bed and breakfast.

The structure has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms on a .527-acre lot. It carries a future land use designation of low density residential and is zoned R-1. Uses in R-1 include a community residential home, a family day care home and a foster care facility.

In April, the city received the same request and at the time, City Planner Bill Brisson recommended against the request.

At that time, he said the only zoning district where hotels/ motels are allowed is A-1, but in order to rezone the property to A-1, an amendment to the future land use map to change the future land use category would be required.

He said such an amendment would not be possible because it is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.

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The owners of this home in Holmes Beach want to turn it into a bed and breakfast, and the city planner has explained a possible way to do so.

However, in his Oct. 22 memo, Brisson said the Langs could seek amendments to the comprehensive plan and land development code, which would require City Commission approval. He said the process would require the Langs to: • Apply for a small scale development plan amendment requesting a change from low density residential to commercial on the future land use map and include a text change stating that a bed and breakfast

would be an allowable use.

• Complete an application for an amendment to the land development code adding a definition of bed and breakfast, amending the zoning map to change the zoning designation from R-1 to C-1 and adding bed and breakfast to the list of permitted or special exception uses in the C-1 zoning district.

Brisson suggested the owners attend a pre application meeting with staff.

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The ghosts were out again last Friday haunting the businesses in all three cities after competing in a costume contest at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats. There was no lack of imagination by the parents and/or children as they made a pretty scary entourage. The Holmes Beach Police Department and AMI Privateers were out in force to guaranty the safety of the little ones.

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Clockwise above, Fox Smith wore a biblical outfit and Ann Radojcsics was a nurse on a day when the bright sun made them both wince as they posed for a picture; the Leopard Lady strikes the pose on Bridge Street Saturday night; Lisa O’Connell and Nita Wallais (purple hair) pull off some smooth dance moves at D Coy Ducks; Spidey visits Island Discount Tackle in Holmes Beach and befriends Johnny Mattay; Joan Voyles hands out candy during the Chamber’s Trail of Treats; nine-year-old Rock Pollock’s dad built him a front-end loader, a perfect costume for a little guy in a wheelchair.

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Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 356 False crawls: 441 Nests hatched: 178 Hatchlings to Gulf: 12,571 Overwashed (nests that had water over them): 88 Standing water (nests that were inundated with standing water): 50

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Partial washout (some eggs, but not all, missing from nests): 14 Complete washout (nest and all eggs washed away or all stakes identifying nest location washed away): 53 Nest disorientations: 22 Not hatched: 176 Nests remaining: 2 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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The king of fall

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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here’s nothing quite as exciting as seeing a kingfish explode on a top water plug or bait and then have the line scream off your reel as it goes into hyper drive. Although there are a number of fish that pass through local waters seasonally (spring and fall), kingfish in particular provide electrifying action to area anglers. Kings generally appear when the water temperature reaches into the low 80s when they migrate into inshore water in search of baitfish. They are very aggressive and will strike a variety of live baits, plugs, spoons, feathered jigs and flies.

In the past, kings were pursued with heavy tackle, but light tackle has become much more popular. Lighter tackle yields more hook-ups and is more exciting. A 20-pound outfit is more than adequate.

Many anglers pursue kings with gear as light as 8 pounds. Kings are seldom lost to structure in the open Gulf, so the most important consideration is rigging. Kingfish hit hard and make long runs. A smooth drag is a must as well as a sharp hook and protection from their razor sharp teeth.

Anglers fishing for kings generally employ an 8- to 12-inch strand of wire. Fly fishermen and those who use live bait can also use wire or substitute extra-long shank hooks and heavy monofilament leader.

They’ll get more hits with mono leaders, and more cut-offs, but the action you’ll get is worth it. Wire can spook fish in clear water and is best used in low light situations – on cloudy days, early mornings, and late afternoons. Wire made by companies

like American Fishing Tackle is constructed with seven strands of stainless steel, can be tied like mono, is easy to work with, kinks less and can be tied like monofilament.

The best way to locate kingfish is to find the schools of baitfish they pursue. Structure in the Gulf (wrecks, patch reefs, ledges) and, as the waters cools, the edges of the local passes are prime areas. A GPS and fish-finder are great assets in the search, but anglers who don't have this equipment can find fish by locating baitfish and breaking fish. The action will usually have a contingent of sea birds overhead. While live baiting usually takes the largest fish, trolled plugs, spoons, feathers, and flies are all effective.

The most efficient way to attract kings is by deploying a chum bag and then chumming with dead and live bait. Position your boat near structure, live bottom, baitfish schools or feeding birds. After a chum line has been established, begin adding pieces of cut bait and, finally, a few live shiners to the water. If the action is hot, a chum bag isn’t necessary.

Slow trolling ladyfish and blue runners can also be effective if shiners are scarce.

If you prefer not to chum, locate schools of bait fish on the surface and work the edges by drifting or with the aid of a trolling motor.

A quiet approach will avoid spooking the baitfish, kingfish and other predators that may be patrolling the area. Cast to the edges of the school where kingfish patrol looking for wounded prey. Never motor through the middle of the action.

One way to target kings that is very effective is top water plugs and big top water flies.

There is nothing quite like a big king smashing a plug or fly on the surface. The bigger and nosier the fly or plug the better. Whether you seek kingfish on flies, live bait or trolling, you’re in for some of the most exciting action to be found off our coast. Rig light, protect from the kings’ sharp teeth and hold on!

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Many changes come with cooling water Captain Rick Grassett

As the water cools this month there will be many changes. You may find blues, Spanish mackerel and pompano mixed with trout on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. You’ll 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 Spanish mackerel, blues, false albacore, tripletail and more will explode.

You’ll find snook staging around docks and bridges in the ICW, along sandbars and in potholes on shallow flats. They may be along mangrove shorelines when the tide is high. Small white flies, like my Grassett Snook Minnow, should work well around dock and bridge fender lights. Wider profile flies like Lefty’s Deceiver or EP flies should be good choices for snook in shallow water. Fish the strongest tides for the best action. I like the flats of north Sarasota Bay and the ICW between Sarasota and Venice for snook in November.

Reds will spread out on shallow grass flats in November. You’ll 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. Fly anglers may

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Kirk Grassett, from Middletown, DE, had good action catching and releasing Spanish mackerel and tripletail on flies while fishing the coastal gulf in Sarasota with Capt. Rick Grassett. score with lightly weighted flies, such as a Clouser or my Grassett Flats Minnow fly, fished on a 12foot leader with a floating fly line. I catch a lot more reds wading than I do from my boat, so keep a low profile.

You may also find big trout along with reds in shallow water this month. The same flies that you use for snook and reds in shallow water will also work for trout in shallow water. You’ll also find trout

on deep grass flats in water from 3 to 7 feet deep. I like to drift and cast ahead of my drift with weighted flies, like Clousers or my Grassett Deep Flats Bunny, 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.

You may also find blues, Spanish mackerel, flounder or pompano on deep grass flats this month.

Ultra Hair Clouser flies are a good

choice for any of these species.

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, that 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. 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.

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. Fly anglers should score with small white flies, Ultra Hair Clousers, poppers or Crease flies.

Look for tripletail around crab trap floats. I’ve done well on tripletail with my Grassett Flats Minnow and shrimp fly patterns.

A weed guard is important to help prevent snagging the crab trap line.

Cobia may also be found around

crab trap floats, swimming on the surface or over structure. They will require 9 or 10-weight fly tackle.

Fly anglers should score on cobia with wide profile baitfish patterns such as Deceivers or Tarpon Bunnies.

This a great month for fishing the flats or the coastal Gulf. Since the action in the coastal Gulf is seasonal and will slow when it gets cold, I like to fish there when conditions are good. However, if conditions aren’t good, there will be plenty of action with a variety of fish on shallow and deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Whatever you choose to do, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit.

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Customers at Annie’s Bait & Tackle are reporting fish being caught on Long Bar Pointe, mostly trout, quite a few redfish, a few snook and a couple sheepshead.

Capt. Scott Moore says the mackerel are still off the beaches, and flounder are biting well around the passes and on the sandy channels. Redfish are up the Manatee River to Port Manatee, snook are around the passes and trout are in the potholes around the flats and in the deeper water.

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Wed 11/4

4:34a 1.91

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7:15p 1.77

Thu 11/5

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12:33a 1.23

7:46p 1.87

1:08p 0.63

Fri 11/6

7:43a 1.79

1:43a 0.98

8:11p 1.97

1:53p 0.75

Sat 11/7

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A hard fought battle on the pitch

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Four youth teams in the 11-to-13year-old league went head-to-head with each team playing eight games leading to the first round of playoff games on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Friday night, Wash Family Construction played Tyler’s Ice Cream showing how far the team had come during the season.

Without two of its key players, Sean Rodriguez and Conal Cassidy, Team Wash fought hard and challenged the squad co-coached by Rob Alderson, owner of Tyler’s Ice Cream.

Sam Waterman started in goal for Wash Family Construction, coached by owner Darrin Wash. Ava Alderson protected her team’s net for the first half of the game. After two minutes of play, Francesco Manino scored the first goal for Tyler’s Ice Cream, dribbling the ball from mid-field before striking.

Three minutes later, Waterman stopped the first goal attempt by Tyler’s Ice Cream’s Javier Rivera. Rivera found success in a second opportunity when the ball ricocheted off of Waterman brining the score to 2-0 with five minutes on the clock.

Rain Cooper and Fiona TurnerLeathem held strong defense for Wash Family Construction. With confidence and growing skill Maddy Rogers put the soccer ball in the goal for coach Alderson’s team.

In only 90 seconds, Angelina Sculco made an impressive goal with the assist by Dalton Guthrie putting Wash Family Construction on the scoreboard. Manino struck back a couple of minutes later for his second goal of the night taking the score to 4-1.

Just before the end of the first half of play Manino passed the ball to Rivera. Rivera took the shot that sailed just past Waterman. With an excellent save, Waterman prevented Tyler’s Ice Cream from scoring, closing out the half with a score of 5-1.

The second half started with Ri-

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Above, Francesco Manino takes the ball to the goal for Tyler’s Ice Cream past defenders Dalton Guthrie and Bryson Higgins. Right, Scoring two goals in the game, Maddy Rogers fights to keep the ball in bounds for Tyler’s Ice Cream. vera in the goal for Tyler’s Ice Cream.

Michael Pears took over the goalkeeping responsibilities for Wash Family Construction.

Six minutes into second half play, Rivera save the shot of Sculco. Thomas Heckler, for Tyler’s Ice Cream, played patiently waiting for the opportunity to shoot, scoring the sixth goal for his team.

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A double for Palmer wins at horseshoes Action on Oct. 28 had two teams meet in the final after each went 3 and 0 during pool play. Bob Palmer ended the game with double-ringers as he and partner Norm Langland cruised past walker Neil Hennessey 25 to 7

and earn bragging rights for the day.

Palmer was back in the winner’s circle again on Oct. 31 this time with partner Gene Bobeldyk, after they scored 18 points in a row to take out the walker Hank Huyghe 21 to 10.

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October moon The full moon rises over the Intracoastal Waterway in Bradenton Beach last week. The Historic Bridge Street Pier is to the left of the image, which was taken on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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Bryson Higgins. Playing both offense and defense Tyler’s Ice Cream’s David Daigle and German Rivera helped assist their team to victory with skilled ball handling and attacks on the ball.

Hagan Powers, Tyler’s middle defender, continued to have a strong presence on the field.

More than halfway through the second half, Alderson pursued the ball at the goal and found the net increasing Tyler’s lead to 8-2. Manino got a hat trick when he scored at the 20th minute of the game. Pears saved a goal attempt by Daigle, showing confidence and fearlessness.

One minute later, Rogers scored again marking the final score of the game at 10-2. Tyler’s Ice Cream’s ability to gel as a team on the field can be attributed in part to Rogers, Powers and Alderson playing for King Middle School’s girls’ soccer team. The King team found great success in a recent district tournament where it came in second place.

The championship game is scheduled Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Harbour Isle raises funds for Turtle Watch A hundred neighbors gathered after the Harbour Isle Tour of Homes last month and raised $4,260 for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, the largest private donation in the 33-year history of the organization, Director Suzi Fox said. “I had heard there was a group over there that was very passionate about the conservation of the wetland area and very unhappy about Mr. Neal’s personal agenda to harm the very thing they moved to this spot to protect,” she wrote AMITW volunteer and organizer Denise Gardner, pictured from left with Fox. “I am so proud of all of these donors.”

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New chorus master for AMICCO The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra has appointed Deborah Polkinghorn Šuta as chorus master.

Her first assignment is AMICCO’s performance at Symphony on the Sand on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. at Coquina Beach and then the holiday concert, “Winter Holidays” L’Enfance du Christ, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m., at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Polkinghorn Šuta graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in music education, conducting and education. She completed an advanced

post-graduate program in opera performance at the New England Conservatory of Boston.

Polkinghorn Šuta is completing her Ph.D. dissertation in music education and research.

She teaches at the University of South Florida and is frequently invited as a guest vocalist, lecturer, conductor,

adjudicator and clinician for numerous universities and musical organizations. She serves as the cantorial soloist for Temple Beth El Synagogue and as a cantor and soprano for St. Wilfred Episcopal Church. She is often seen as the soprano soloist on the opera, oratorio, pops, liturgical, recital and world music stage. Her international performances and recordings include Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Lichtenstein, France, Germany, Austria, throughout the United States; and, most recently, England, Wales and Scotland.

“The board of directors is thrilled Deborah has made AMICCO a part of her impressive professional career," said Dr. James Stoltie, president of the AMICCO board of directors. “It is AMICCO’s distinct honor and pleasure to have such a fine musician conducting our chorus and we are looking forward with great anticipation to our upcoming concert season.”

Purchase tickets for Symphony on the Sand at SymphonyOnTheSand. com and tickets for the AMICCO season at AMICCO.org or at the Anna Maria Island Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Group wants art around cell tower The Anna Maria Cell Tower Base Art Committee will meet again on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m.

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Kiwanis officers From left to right: 17th Division Kiwanis Club Lt. Governor Sam Watkins introduces the new officers of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island at a dinner and ceremony at Key Royale Club.

The officers are treasurer Susan Kruse, secretary and Foundation officer Jackie Flahive, Club president Robyn Mary Kinkopf and board members Roger Domme and Dr. Bob LaMastro. The club celebrated its new Key Clubs for young people, which already boasts 50 members.

ANNA MARIA – When he lived on Anna Maria Island, author Wyatt Blassingame reportedly said, “If you unscrew a screwball anywhere in the United States, blindfold him, turn him around twice and turn him loose, he’ll wind up in Anna Maria.”

When the newly appointed Anna Maria Cell Tower Base Art Committee met to decide on how to decorate the base of the tower, member Janet Kingan suggested that quote be there to describe the eclectic nature of the people who live in the city, both now and before.

Blassingame, a nationally known author, moved to the Island before he died and observed a lot of what passed for normalcy among the people who lived here, including an elderly lady who swam nude in the Gulf because a bathing suit would inhibit the heal-

ing powers of the water. If the current took her too far, townsfolk would get an eyeful as she walked home.

Two of the three committee members met along with Mayor Dan Murphy last Thursday. Kingan is the Anna Maria Island Community Center’s volunteer art coordinator and Karen Beach is a graphic designer who was a professor at George Mason University.

The third committee member, local artist Joan Voyle, missed the meeting.

Kingan suggested some beachy scenes in addition to the quote. Beach suggested the sky change from cloudy to clear to a “screaming sunset” as it wraps around the structure in the parking lot of Anna Maria City Hall.

The two artists decided they wanted a picture of a trolley, bicyclists and perhaps a postmark from the city. They had some art books, including one by Milton Glaser.

Before adjourning, the two agreed to return in a week with some examples with which they could work.

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TREE HOUSE: Appeal denied

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based on several complaints from customers.

Carleton advertised online and entered into contracts with individuals through email. They required a down payment to rent a vacation home. In many cases, Carleton would call the customers and give various excuses as to why the property was no longer available.

He would not return their payments and told some customers he was filing for bankruptcy and they would have to get their deposits returned from a trustee. Many of the customers were from different countries, and some of them ended up coming to the U.S., unaware

that their rentals were already rented to somebody else. In many cases, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce helped to find the unlucky visitors a place to stay.

“I feel badly for the victims of his fraudulent activity and the vacations that may have been ruined for them,” said AMI Chamber President Deb Wing. “The one thing I am grateful for in this case is that our Island pulled together to right wrongs and help not only find places for displaced visitors to stay, but banded together to help city, state and federal agencies apprehend, prosecute and hold Carleton accountable for his crimes."

before the court regarding the tree house in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge at 103 29th St., owned by Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen.

In his response to the motion, Dye said the request for review by the court following their appeal of a city of Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Board (CEB) order finding that the tree house was illegal.

The board ordered Tran and Hazen to comply with city codes

or remove the tree house. They appealed, and the circuit court upheld the CEB’s order They sought certiorari review, and their petition was denied.

They then moved for a written opinion and an order certifying a question of great public importance for review by the Florida Supreme Court, and both of the motions were denied.

Tree house owners Lyn and Richard Hazen respond. Page 6.

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Fishing to the Max To celebrate birthdays while fishing on the pier has become a Higgins family tradition.

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BRADENTON BEACH – Max Higgins eats, breathes and sleeps fishing, so his only request for his ninth birthday on Sunday, Nov. 1, was to have another fishing party on the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Max’s parents, Laurie and David Higgins, of Anna Maria, have been throwing fishing parties for their children for the past nine years. Every year, the parties get bigger, and this year’s celebration morphed into a tournament-style party with prizes awarded for the Photo courtesy Laurie Higgins. most fish caught, the biggest, the Nine-year-old Max Higgins, sitting on the rail, celebrates his ninth birthday with smallest and the ugliest. A prize friends and classmates was also awarded for best effort.

The winners received pocket Most of the youngsters caught fish “I love teaching kids something new knives and all of the 70-plus plus and a good time was had by all. or watching them teach the child next to children who participated re“It was an epic party,” said one them. That’s the best,” she proclaimed. ceived a free game of miniature parent.

Next year, the Higgins plan to golf at The Fishing Hole courDavid Higgins is an employee of invite the entire student body at tesy of the Higgins and owner the Bradenton Beach Public Works Anna Maria Elementary instead Jake Spooner.

Department. He said it was nice to of just Max’s third-grade class, as A total of 67 fish were caught, see all those smiles because he and was the case this year. with a gag grouper and a Spanish his co-workers have worked hard “It’s a very inexpensive party. mackerel tying for largest at 13 to maintain the reconstructed pier David collects the old poles that 1/2 inches. Max caught the most since it reopened earlier this year. he fixes, bait is cheap and the kids fish, but opted out of the contest Laurie Higgins said she wishes provide the entertainment,” Laurie so others could win. she could do this as a full time job. Higgins said.

Bridge Street Pier deal reached A full-fledged bait shop appears unlikely, but live bait will be sold.

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BRADENTON BEACH – Sherman Baldwin and Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne have agreed to terms on the future use of one of the smaller city-owned commercial spaces on the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Monday morning, Baldwin, the owner of Paradise Boat Tours, said his new space will be known as the Paradise Boat Tours Activity Center.

“We’re going to be using the space as an activity center and we’ll be offering all sorts of outdoor activity programs,” Baldwin said.

In addition to serving as a terminal for his existing tour boat operation and his planned water taxi service, Baldwin said additional services offered in partnership with other business owners would likely include kayaks and Jet-

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The yellow building located at the foot of the Historic Bridge Street Pier will soon become the Paradise Boat Tours Activity Center.

Skis rentals, Segway tours, bird tours, walking tours and more.

“We’re going to be a clearing house for all sorts of services that happen outside on Anna Maria Island,” he said.

“We’re hoping to be open no later than Christmas week, but I would love to be open Thanksgiving week,” he added.

In regard to his future plans to start a water taxi service that runs to and from

the mainland, Baldwin said, “The water taxi ties in great because we wanted to make sure the Aqua Link hub is on the pier. This is a huge step in figuring out the logistics of our other destinations.”

Two down, one to go

Earlier this year, Horne was awarded

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Thanks Julie Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Deb Wing introduces Segs by the Sea owner Julie Kirkwood to the crowd at the monthly Chamber Business Card Exchange hosted by Kirkwood with the help of fellow Bridge Street merchants.

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Sing a shanty The Florida Maritime Museum will present a sea shanty workshop on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at 4415 119th St. W. in Cortez. In order haul heavy loads, crews had to heave together, and invented work songs to help them, called shanties, which live on as folk music. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 941-708-6120 or visit http://floridamaritimemuseum.org.

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Super rich super properties

rom time to time, I like to write about the over $1 million dollar properties that are becoming, if not the norm on Anna Maria, then certainly increasing at a rapid pace. But what is equally shocking is the number of incredibly pricey, luxury properties around the country with price tags never before seen.

According to Trulia, over the past year, there were more than 300 homes for sale across the country priced from $35 million to $49 million. This is an increase of 24 percent from the previous year, and these numbers are becoming more of a trend than an outlier.

In the past five quarters, at least 37 homes have sold between $30 million and $49.9 million in New York, Miami and Los Angeles. This is up 16 percent from the comparable time frame during the crazy 2007 and 2008 real estate market.

Even properties priced above $100 million are not that unusual. I read about one last month on New York’s Long Island

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger listed for $100 million. The traditional European style 1928 waterfront estate is on 8 acres with 60,000 square feet, a dock that can accommodate a 200 foot yacht, indoor pools and a lazy river. Currently the house is the most expensive on the market on the tony North Shore of Long Island.

There apparently are a lot more buyers willing and, more importantly, able to purchase homes over $40 million than there were not too many years ago. The super luxury home market is being stimulated by global wealth coming from out of the country as well as domestic. The United States, in spite of our own financial downturn, is still considered a safe place to park money,

and the well to do are always comfortable with investing in real property.

However, the super rich who make up 1 percent of the world’s wealth aren’t pushovers and can be pretty particular about what they want in a home. At the top of their list is purchasing a property that is fully furnished in a style they want. Buyers at this level usually have other homes and don’t want to spend time picking out furniture, a concept that Florida condo buyers are very familiar with.

Closer to home, Naples and Sarasota are also starting to feel the effects of the super wealthy phenomena, and why not after last winter? Of course wealthy Florida buyers are looking for different amenities than big city ones. Naturally, they want waterfront direct, Gulf or bay, depending upon their boating interests. They also want new, new, new for the same reason they want furnished. They don’t have the time to renovate and have zero interest in adapting to the previous owner’s decorating style.

Everyone also wants the outdoor lifestyle with pools, outdoor kitchens and sports facilities like tennis courts. Separate guest quarters and lots of parking are crucial, but indoor kitchens not so important, at least not in size, since catering and restaurants play a larger role.

Getting the super rich to our area at the moment could be a challenge since the number of homes that appeal to this level buyer just isn’t available. In the spring, Naples had 26 homes listed at $10 million or more and Sarasota only 7. However, there was a property at the north end of Longboat Key listed at $22 million and Anna Maria Island does have a property listed over $6 million, so we’re getting there.

Stay tuned for the next installment of my over $1 million island properties. We may be a long way from competing with Los Angeles and New York, but we’re starting to gain on Naples and Sarasota, and we do have endless charm.

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The unique sound of Ari and the Alibis Catch of the Day

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hile being on Anna Maria Island, you get a feeling of having traveled into an area untouched by time. I was taking some time off from my regular routine one evening and looking for an alibi for my escape. Well, I found myself sitting at the Freckled Fin Restaurant and Public House in Bradenton Beach. To my surprise I found Ari and the Alibis. I have to say this act brought me to another place in time. Arielleh McManus is a tall visually striking singer.

She has a powerhouse voice and can navigate through a variety of genres and languages.

She is supported by a pressure cooker of a rhythm section that makes you realize the world has more to offer than Southern rock and blues. The current line up for this amazing act is McManus, vocals; Nicolaas Kraster, guitar; David Whittaker, bass; James Dabone, trombone; and Princess on drums. I absolutely loved

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Ari and the Alibis play at the Freckled Finn on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach on Nov. 7.

their original songs and unique sound.

I felt like I was listening to a cabaret act from Europe at one point and then a down and dirty funk band during another part of their show. Their song "Dirty Little Secret" took me to another place alto-

gether. Ari and the Alibis are currently finishing production on their new album and are seeking funding through www. gofundme.com. They move all over the state doing shows and can be found on line at www.ariandthealibis.com and on

Facebook. They will performing again at the Freckled Fin at 101 Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach on Nov. 7. Now that I found this act, I plan to reveal my whereabouts. If I'm not doing my show I'll be checking them out.

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PIER: Deal reached on bait shop FROM PAGE 33

the lease for all three of the city-owned, pier-based commercial spaces. He and business associates will utilize the large restaurant space as AMOB, which Horne says is an abbreviated version of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. On Monday, Horne said the restaurant is still on track for a December or January opening.

The lease Horne entered into with the city grants him the right to sublease the two smaller spaces adjacent to the restaurant space. Baldwin will lease the yellow building that was formerly operated as the Rusty Anchor bait shop by the previous pier tenants.

Baldwin said his lease with Horne mirrors the lease Horne signed with the city in regard to an initial five-year term and three five-year renewals.

A tenant has not yet been announced for the adjoining salmon-colored space that was periodically used as a concessional stand. According to Baldwin, it does not appear as though the unnamed tenant intends to use that space for a bait shop, but given the city’s commission’s desire to have live bait available for pier users, there is a contingency plan.

“I’ll ask Annie’s Bait and Tackle or someone else who owns a bait shop to keep that bait box filled with live shrimp,” he said of the outdoor bait box used by the former tenants.

Baldwin plans to keep a few fishing poles on hand to rent to youngsters, and he may incorporate a self-serve kiosk that dispenses lures, tackle and other fishing necessities.

Last month, Baldwin was recognized by the Friends of De Soto organization for his continued efforts in providing fund-raising sunset cruises that benefit the De Soto National Memorial.

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Where’s Amie?

It’s official – Amie finished the Tour de Turtles race in last place, in true turtle style!

The loggerhead logged 207 miles since the start of the race on Aug. 2, starting in Bradenton Beach, where she was satellite tagged in June after she nested, and ending off Everglades National Park in the Gulf of Mexico. The winner was Calypso Blue, a leatherback that traveled 2,341 miles from Costa Rica to New Jersey, at an average 25 miles a day. The race was sponsored by the Sea Turtle Conservancy to see how far satellite-tagged turtles migrate.

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an aggregate infused Paveway System that resembles a modern version of an old brick street. The charcoal-colored 3/8 inch surface material would be affixed to the resurfaced road using an epoxy adhesive.

On Friday, City Engineer Lynn Burnett said the original cost proposed cost was being increased by $15,372 for a new total cost of $161,557 in order to install six pedestrian crosswalks on Bridge Street. Neither of the two Bridge Street roundabouts will receive the decorative Paveway surface.

If approved, the decorative resurfacing project would also be funded using existing Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funds.

When introducing the Paveway System, City Engineer Lynn Burnett told the commission it is Florida Department of Transportation approved, allows for quick installation and has been used by many

other Florida cities.

“The end product is fantastic,” she said.

The commission reached unanimous consensus that it was interested in having further discussion on the Paveway resurfacing proposal at the forthcoming CRA meeting.

New landscaping

During the CIP meeting, Burnett also proposed a new system of potted plants and other landscaping as a replacement for some of the existing palm trees currently found on Bridge Street.

Burnett said the large palm trees at either end of Bridge Street would remain in place, but those located elsewhere on the street would be removed and replaced by new landscaping features.

“These are potted plants. We don’t have to worry about root systems destroying the fabric of the underlying drainage system. They are wholly contained in and of themselves,”

Burnett told the commission.

She said an irrigation system would be installed underneath the stones that sit atop the new infiltration trenches with irrigation lines feeding into the undersides of the potted plants. The system could also be used to inject liquid fertilizer into the bottom of the plant holders.

“This would be a very safe, completely contained system that is very easy to maintain at a very low cost that will sit on top of the storm system and work beautifully with what we have” Burnett told the commission.

After the meeting, Mayor Jack Clarke said he felt the CIP discussion was one of the most productive meetings he had participated in as mayor.

Bridge Street Merchants association President Angela Rodocker said she was thrilled with the proposed improvements.

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TOWN CRIER Writers open season The Gulf Coast Writers will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:15 pm at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive. There will not be a speaker. Come and share your writings. Contact Sylvia Price at 778-3209 or scprice@verizon.net with questions.

Shuttle to the markets Adventure Away will provide shuttle service to Bradenton Beach from Beach N’Rides, 8607 Cortez Road, Bradenton, on Sundays from November through April. It will service both the Beach Market at Coquina Beach and the Bridge Street Market.

The Adventure Away shuttle service will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate visitors to both markets.

Call # 855-727-RIDE (7433) to arrange transportation to Bradenton Beach. Contact Nancy Ambrose for more information 941-518-4431.

Beach Market starts The Beach Market, held every Sunday except Easter, is back for another season of shopping by the Gulf of Mexico at 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, at the trolley stop, concession stand area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July.

Shop for work from local artists, arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items and more. Relax on the deck overlooking the Gulf and get some great food and beverages at the Coquina Cafe. Ride the free trolley to the market or park in the free parking lot.

Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible.

Songs of the seafarers Sailors and their music is offering a workshop on sea shanties at the Florida Maritime Museum, at 4415 119th St. W. in Cortez on Thursday, Nov 5, at 6 p.m.

The cost is $5 at the door.

In the world of sail, there was a time when America ruled the waves. Like great careening sea birds, our clipper ships flew from New York to Liverpool and then on to Canton. The men who manned these vessels sang. They had to, in order haul the heavy loads they had to heave together. These work songs called shanties carry the spirit of the 19th century American sailor in their lively melodies.

Story time at the library Trudy, the children’s librarian, reads stories on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m.

Kids between toddler and five years of age are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Tasty fund-raiser The Knowles family will prepare the food and Gold Coast Eagle will bring the craft beer at the backyard BBQ to benefit Palma Sola Botanical Park on Sunday Nov. 15, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the park, 9800 17th Ave. NW, in Bradenton.

The East County Blue Grass Band will provide the music, and there will be a wide variety of auction items, all for the price of $75. To RSVP call Reba Moeller at 941-792-8822 or e-mail rebamoeller@ tampabay.rr.com.

Shopping ideas at Roser Come to the Holiday Craft Fair at Roser Community Church, at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shop for unique handcrafted items like the Snowman and Santa Cat tree decorations, just in time for Christmas shopping. Lunch is available, and there will be a bake sale to stock up on goodies for the holidays.

The sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall – the entrance is just east of the Centennial Chapel. Donations of baked goods are welcome and volunteers are needed. This year there will also be a craft table for anyone who would like to donate handmade crafts. The cost for a table is $20.

To donate crafts or baked goods, reserve a table or volunteer to man a table or help in the kitchen, contact Glenda Beck at 610-253-3839 or sign up online at www.roserchurch.com/get-involved/ craft-fair.

For more information call the church office at 941-778-0414, e-mail info@roserchurch.com, go to www.roserchurch.com or find it on Facebook at www.facebook/ roserchurch.

Virtual tour of Emerson Point There will be a virtual tour of Emerson Point Preserve sponsored by the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. This program is a basic introduction to the Preserve’s history and habitat, featuring a slideshow of beautiful photos of the site’s most unique features. This program is free and suitable for adults.

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

Learn to love your kayak The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department presents kayaking for first timers at Robinson Preserve in northwest Bradenton, on Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be a guide to teach the course as kayakers explore the marshes and mangroves of Robinson Preserve.

For those interested in learning how to load a kayak on your car, a demo will follow. Free kayak and gear are available to use for 10 individuals or you may bring your own. The program is suitable for ages 16 and older. Reservations are required. Call 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

Ford enthusiasts take note The Mustang Club of West Central Florida will hold the 24th Annual Ponies under the Palms Mustang and Ford Show on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy shopping at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch, just off I-75 at exit 213. Mustang and Ford enthusiasts from throughout the region will be competing for awards. The public is invited free of charge to see outstanding examples of older and newer Mustangs.

Mustang and other special interest and antique Ford car and truck owners are invited to enter their cars for judging, awards and prizes. The cost to register a car is $25 before Nov. 16 ($30 day of show.) Check in between 8 and 10 a.m.

Judging will be popular vote by class.

Organizers will draw the winning ticket for their Weekend in Sarasota raffle.

Tickets are $5. Winners get two nights at a top local resort, two dinners at great local restaurants and an evening limo ride. Tickets will be sold at the show for this prize valued at $1,500. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs and Take Stock in Children.

Details are available at www.mustangclubofwestcentralflorida.org or by calling Tracey at 920-944-8137 or e-mail trabin2137@gmail.com.

See the stars above the preserve The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will be at Robinson Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a starry night telescope exploration. A crescent moon is the perfect time to look deep into lunar craters. Get a chance to view the skies through a high-powered telescope. Learn how to identify these heavenly bodies, and how you can star gaze at home too.

A naturalist guide will help. This event is suitable for all ages. Reserve to 941748-4501, ext. 6039.

Cortez folk music on tap In celebration of the Cortez Grand Ole Opry and the rich musical heritage of Cortez, FMM hosts Music on the Porch on the second Saturday of each month.

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ues until 5 pm. Come enjoy the music, or bring an instrument and make some of your own! Musician participation may vary. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Hike Myakka River Park Join the Sierra Club of Manatee and Sarasota for an eight-mile hike across Myakka River State Park and the Carlton Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 14. Bring usual day hike gear and reserve with Bill Lewis at 941-355-2156.

Get involved with conservation The Manatee Sierra Club’s Conservation Committee meets on Monday, Nov. 16 from 1:30 ro 3:30 p.m. at the Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. Get involved with conservation.

Call Sandra Ripberger at 941-794-3878 or e-mail her at sandrarip@yahoo.com to RSVP.

A butterfly fund-raiser A two-day outdoor Arts and Crafts Show to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park is being held at the Holmes Beach City Hall field, 5801 Marina Drive, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You will find jewelry, glass, photography, art, clothes, food and much more!

Bring your holiday shopping list as you will find many unique items sure to please everyone on your list.

Contact Andy at 352-344-0657 or Nancy at 941-518-4431 or tnteventsinc. com for more information.

Extend your green thumb Learn more about Florida’s native plants with Master Gardener Sam Starrett on a relaxing stroll through the beautiful coastal side of Robinson Preserve on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. As the weather turns cooler, Robinson Preserve’s resident plants undergo a miraculously colorful transformation.

It is sponsored by the IFAS Extension Program/Florida Master Gardeners and is suitable for all ages. Call the Master Gardener Office at 941-722-4524 for reservations.

Sunset wagon tour Roll through Robinson Preserve with a naturalist on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. to enjoy the sunset. Join your naturalist tour guide to get a peek of the preserve as the sun goes down, and learn what types of cool critters come out at night. The program is suitable for all ages.

Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes in advance. Meet at the wagon-loading ramp near the screened in pavilion. Seats are available on a first-come, first served basis.

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20 Actor's study, perhaps 22 King David's predecessor 23 Gothic novelist Radcliffe 24 Query when a certain queen goes missing?

27 Head of the Greek Titans?

28 "I can't believe my eyes!"

32 Angled pipe 36 Atomic theory pioneer

Answers to 10-28-15 Crossword Puzzle.

39 North Sea feeder 40 Plow one's recently purchased field?

43 Obi-Wan portrayer 44 Early romantic figure 45 Controlling chain 46 Morose 48 Named period 50 Revolutionary as a successful businessman?

57 Org. concerned with smog 60 Firm bosses 61 One who delivers 62 Improved sci-fi computer?

65 :50, another way 66 London __ 67 Source of pride 68 Wrapped on a set 69 Family and economy 70 Big top item 71 Way

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2 Orkin target 3 In abeyance 4 Track competitor 5 Theatrical division 6 Wrong at the start?

7 Crayola color renamed Peach in 1962 8 Some microflora 9 Floral dispersion 10 Part of an alley-oop play 11 Book of __ 12 Flower children's gathering 13 "Gates of __": Bob Dylan song 19 Georgia rival since 1892 21 Org. that issues "Known Traveler" numbers 25 River floater 26 "Maid of Athens, __ part": Byron 29 Self-titled 1969 jazz album 30 Five-spots 31 Genesis wife 32 LAX postings 33 Humdinger 34 "The Song of Old Lovers" songwriter 35 Rouen relative 37 Valuable elemento 38 Attacks 41 Dental treatment 42 Improves 47 Has no peer

49 USO show audience 51 "Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard 52 Dictionary information 53 Relay or dash

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57 Recedes 58 Prefix with meter 59 Familiar gamut 63 Clip-on, maybe 64 Studio __

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Obituaries Martin Dunlevy Martin Dunlevy, 100 a loving uncle, companion, godfather, friend, an avid fisherman, and proud life member of Local 1 NY Bricklayers Association passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2015.

Martin was born on Jan. 23, 1915, in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, to the late Patrick and Mary [Kaney] Dunleavy.

Recently Martin celebrated his 100th birthday with loved ones. He received congratulations from relatives and friends from all over the world.

As a bricklayer, Martin worked on many landmark projects in New York City, including Windows On The World and the Times Tower, where the New Year’s Eve Ball is dropped.

As a retired bricklayer, Martin made his home in NYC, Atlantic City and wintered in Florida where he later made Holmes Beach his permanent Florida home and locally attended St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Martin is survived by his beloved, Helen Moroz, her son, and four daughters. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by both parents, six brothers – Thomas, Patrick, John, James, Dick, Michael Dunleavy and one sister, Mary Madden.

A celebration of life Mass for Martin, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the St. Bernard

BEACH BEAT Anna Maria 10/17, theft, 100 block of North Bay Boulevard. A bicycle worth $190 was stolen.

10/24, grand theft, 500 block of Loquat Drive. Items were stolen from the tenants of a vacation rental.

Bradenton Beach 10/26, burglary to a vehicle, Coquina Beach, 1900 Gulf Drive South. A thief broke out a window of the victim’s car and stole a purse. A witness gave a description of the thief.

10/27, theft, 200 block of Bay Drive. The victim said a license tag was stolen from a car.

10/28, theft, Circle K, 2513 Gulf Drive North. A suspect filled his glass with lemonade and promised to pay when he got back. He never returned.

Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, Fla., with internment to follow in the Memorial Garden at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes. com.

Stephen George Gaunt Stephen George Gaunt,56, of Holmes Beach, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2015.

Born in Canada on March 10, 1959, Steve moved with his family to Florida as a child and was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He loved being on or near the water. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1977. Steve loved fast cars, boats, softball, fishing, music and sports, especially the Rays, ‘The U’ and the Bucs. He always had a laugh at the ready and used it often. He will be greatly missed.

Steve is survived by sister Katherine, brother Doug (Gayle) and daughter Nicole. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother James.

A celebration and remembrance of Steve’s life was scheduled at Duffy’s Tavern in Holmes Beach for Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m.

Clarence F. Scott Clarence F. Scott, 89, of Bradenton, died Oct. 28, 2015.

Born in Birmingham, Mich., he moved to Bradenton in 1963. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a member of the American Legion, ELKS 1511, the Anna Maria Moose Lodge and he attended Christ Episcopal Church.

Predeceased by parents, George and Adelide (Bilas) Scott and wife, Elizabeth; survived by sons, Larry (Linda,) of Anna Maria, and Tom (Nancy), of

Cortez 10/25, battery, 12500 block of Cortez Road West. The male said his girlfriend battered him several times while they were arguing. He then changed his story to she hit him in the face once with a closed fist. The deputy could find no wound. The girlfriend fled before he arrived, so the deputy wrote a request to the state attorney’s office to investigate.

Holmes Beach 10:17, DUI, 5200 block of Gulf Drive.

At 1:35 a.m., the officer observed the suspect’s vehicle travelling at 42 mph and stopped the suspect. The officer noticed the driver’s eyes were red and watery. The officer asked him for his license, registration and proof of insurance. He said he did not have his license, and he could only find an expired proof of insurance. The suspect said it was his mother’s car.

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Valrico, Fla.; daughters, Cathy (David) Kneeland and Mary (Mike) Wilder, all of Bradenton; brother, Leonard, of Dryden, Mich.; sisters, Ida Haimbaugh, of Inverness, Fla., and Patty (Ed) Klug, of Warsaw, Ind.; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.

A memorial service was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209. Memorial donations to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. E-mail condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Relda Wilson Relda Wilson, 96, Bradenton, Fla.,was born in Homestead Park, Pa., on May 2, 1919 to Anna Pearle and John Curran and passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. She attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. with study in business math.

She was also an accomplished violinist and was medaled in rifle marksmanship. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Wilson, and an infant son. She has been a resident of Bradenton since 1948.

The Wilsons lived in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island for 10 years to share their love for the beach with family and friends. They later moved to Village Green and then to the Inn at Freedom Village. The Wilsons were active members of St. Joseph Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Saints Peter and Paul Parish. They were among the founding families of St. Joseph Catholic School, and Mrs. Wilson spear-headed the building drive for the current St. Joseph Church. She served as parish administrator for St. Joseph Parish Church and School for 20 years.

During conversation with the suspect, the officer said he smelled alcohol on his breath. He found out the suspect’s license was suspended for failure to pay traffic fines. He placed the suspect under arrest, and the suspect refused to submit to a breath test at the jail.

10/18, shoplifting, theft, Publix, 3900 East Bay Drive. The officer responded to the store where the manager said the suspect got out of the store with two cases of beer and a package of steaks and took off in a black Ford truck. The manager gave officers security recordings of the suspect, and the investigation continues.

10/19, failure to change address on a driver’s license and registration, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee County Beach. The officer watched the suspect pull into the beach parking lot after hours and stopped him. He noticed the suspect had not changed his license and registration to reflect his current residency and ticketed him. He looked up the passen-

She was active in the parents’ councils for St. Joseph School and Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota. She frequently volunteered on Grandparents Day at Anna Maria Elementary School. She served as president of the Diocese of St. Petersburg Council of Catholic Women and had a leadership role in the National Council of Catholic Women including a pilgrimage to Bogotá, Columbia.

She is survived by her children, Patrick C. and Mona Wilson, Lake Worth, Florida; Mary C. Wilson, Lawrenceville, Ga.; Timothy R. Wilson, Denton, Texas; Michael and Janice Wilson, Little Rock, Ark.; Mary Ann Wilson Burch and Al Hostetler, Bradenton, Fla.; and Joseph Burch, Bradenton, Fla.; as well as nieces Deborah Curran & Harry Saxe, Dublin, Ohio; Jennifer Curran & Jeff Wilson, Kennesaw, Ga. They have eight grandchildren: Patrick C. Wilson, Jr. Loganville, Ga.; Robert J. Wilson, Snellville, Ga.; and Keri Beth Wilson Dlearo, Loganville, Ga., Erin Wilson Baer, Lafayette, La.; Ryan M. Wilson, Jonesboro, Ark.; Julie R. Wilson, Rogers, Ark.; Anna Wilson-Burch Herranz, Bradenton, Fla.; Adam Burch, Warsaw, N. Y. They have 14 great-grandchildren as well as two great nephews and one great niece.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 from 6 to 8 p.m. Father Mark Heuberger will offer a brief service at 7 p.m. A Mass in celebration of Mrs. Wilson’s life will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m, celebrated by Father Mark Heuberger.

Send private condolences to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com

ger’s record and arrested him for two outstanding warrants.

10/19, driving with a suspended license, no registration and no proof of insurance, 7200 block of Palm Drive. The officer stopped a driver because a computer check showed her license was suspended. She also had no registration and proof of insurance. She was arrested and her car was towed.

10/19, disorderly intoxication, possession of drug equipment, 100 block of 52nd Street. The officer responded to a call about a fight, and when he arrived, the people involved ran toward him, telling what had happened. One of the juveniles involved said a male suspect stole items of his, including an iPhone.

The suspect acted intoxicated and was unable to communicate well. The officer found a scale with drug residue in it. The victims filled out reports about what had happened, and the suspect was arrested.

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CARPET CLEANING

RUMMAGE SALE & FALL FESTIVAL at Faith Church 7215 1st Ave W, Bradenton.

Sat., Nov. 7 8AM-12:30 PM. Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Kids Games.

QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082

TAI CHI, CHI GUNG (static & flow yoga). Separately have martial art class. Certified. Frank: 847-401-5505.

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NEW RETAIL SHOPPE ARTISAN TREASURES, consignments, 16+ artists, vintage, antique, handmade jewelry, house wares and gifts.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at AMICC. Help your community by giving of yourself.

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Call 941-778-1908 ext 0 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Dusty at 941779-7688.

PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOWS residential, commercial & resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses, driveways etc.

Call 941-251-5948

RESTAURANT/OFFICE/ RETAIL 1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach $495,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216

BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088 BOAT SLIP FOR SALE Holmes Beach Contact amierma@yahoo.com

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ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).

BOATS ARE SELLING Very Well. Let Us Sell Your Boat. Fast. Easy.

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

EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE at Gift Shop on Anna Maria Island.

Retirees welcome. Inquire at 727-244-5906 HELP WANTED STYLIST & NAIL TECHNICIAN. Current License required.

Flexible hours. Small shop on Island. Call Owner 941538-0225

FULL/PART TIME SERVER & COOK positions available at Key Royale Club, Inc. Please apply in person at 700 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach between the hours of 8AM - 11AM or 2:30PM-5PM. Must be able to pass a drug test.

TWO SCOOPS- Anna Maria Island's Favorite Ice Cream is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends. A great place to work. Looking for a few friendly people. Food prep. or server experience preferred. Great pay! Apply today. Two Scoops 101 S. Bay Blvd. Unit A-2, Anna Maria STYLIST AT RELIABLE, friendly, experienced. Part time, family owned island salon. 941-387-9807.

LOCAL JEWELRY STORE on Anna Maria Island looking sales person. Must enjoy talking to people and clean neat appearance. Call 717977-1818

FOR SALE FOR SALE WHITES Sierra Spectrum Metal Detector, Org. $899, like new, asking $250 or best offer.

973-479-8650, Joe. Seller Motivated, Must Sale.

FURNITURE CUSTOM COASTAL FURNITURE & CABINETS by Frankie Z. ebay store.

Call 941-726-1482. 10015 Cortez Rd (corner of 101st) frankiezaff@yahoo.com

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES SALE! NIKI’S GIFTS & ANTIQUES SHOP 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach.

All Sterling Jewelry 20% to 50% off. Select Gifts, Vintage & Costume Jewelry, Miniatures, Art, Pirate signs, Glassware, Books 30% to 80% Off. Lots of Great Driftwood. New Line of Clothes from India. New Bathing Suits. Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm.

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

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

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

Call Jerry Kern 941-5042222 www.kernconstructioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services.

35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honeydohomerepairinc.com

CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Remodel O.T.A.R., LLC “On Time & Right” Licensed & Insured Rob Wooten 941-812-8557 otarllc@gmail.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: On Time/On Budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822.

HANDYMAN. RETIRED ENGINEER. Free estimates.

“No job too Small”. Repairs, replacements, improvements, wall TV’s, shelves, cabinets, calking etc. Call Jim 941-448-7806 GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194.

HOME SERVICES PROFESSIONAL HOUSE WATCHER and Keeper. For references call 941-7784246 or +49 172-9747362. E mail contact by BB in LL 22@yahoo.de. Ask for Britt please.

DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $50/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067 R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing.

Call 941-580-2054 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770

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LOST & FOUND LOST CAT “FIDO” He adopted us 16 years ago. His turf is in the area of 5392 Gulf Dr. near Time Saver and Niki’s . Has collar with a bell, chipped by Animal Clinic. If found please call 941-518-6329.

FOUND EYEGLASSES on beach in Holmes Beach city limits, early morning of November 2. Call 941-7784754

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

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

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Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455

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PETS ARE YOU WANTING to vacation and not worry if your pet is lonely. I will overnight in your home, so your animal can stay in his own environment. Home Sitting is also available.

Great References. Call Mary 941-405-2496 EXPERIENCED PETSITTER/WALKER will stay in your home if necessary. Reliable woman will provide loving care.

References provided.

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POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657

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Affordable and Dependable!! 941-713-1893

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates.

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FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details MOBILE HOME RENOVATED furnished, walk to Bradenton Beach, 2 full baths/ceramic tile, 1 bedroom large living room and kitchen, laundry room, W/D. Deck views of inter coastal, 3 parking spaces corner lot. 1 street from Historical Bridge St, 3 parking spaces. $55.00 Year boat dock/1 street away 603-508-2039 4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE

SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly.

Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941778-0455

BEAUTIFUL LOT AT 1107 Palma Sola Blvd. Ready to build your dream home.

For more info call Gregg Bayer at AMI Beaches Realestate Call 941-567-5234

LOOKING TO BUY or SALE a home? Contact Darcie Duncan for a personal approach to your real estate needs that will always make you feel at home.

Discover the Duncan Difference. 941-779-0304 WEST BRADENTON DUPLEX 1413 & 1415 28th St W, Ground level block duplex.

Nice residential neighborhood. 3BR/2BA/2CG & 2BR/1BA with carport.

Approximately 2500SF Would make great family compound or Investment Property. $249,900. A Paradise Realty. Call JoAnne 941-809-2488 INVESTOR ALERT 1BR/1BA CONDO on Longboat Key may be rented 52 times per year, turn key furnished. $269,900, Erlene Fitzpatrick RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-224-6339

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RENTALS: ANNUAL 1BR/1BA in Triplex near St. Stephen’s / Manatee High. Water, Sewer, Trash, electric & Gas incl. . $825/ mo, $825 security. Credit & Background required. Available 11/1. 2BR/1BA villa end unit, near GT Bray Park . $100 Condo application required. $925/mo $925 security. Water, Sewer, Trash & basic cable incl. Available 12/1. Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. 2BR/2BA UNFURNISHED COND in Smugglers Landing. Completely renovated.

Application fee and Association approval required. Annual Lease $2500- Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALS- Anna Maria 2BR/1BA one off beach $1,650/mo, 1BR/1BA one off beach $1,350/mo. NO Pets, Non-Smoking. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307

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KEY ROYALE: 3 BR/2BA home on canal, new paint and tile. $2200/mo. includes landscape. Ready Nov. 15th. PALMA SOLA HARBOUR: 1BR/1BA furnished villa w/community pool, boat docks, & fitness center. $1300/mo. Avail Jan. 1. Contact junew@ islandreal.com or call 941345-1295 ANNUAL RENTAL SPACIOUS 1BR/2BA newly furnished. Water View, steps to Beach. 55+ $1400/mo includes cable TV, WIFI, water & trash. Will consider seasonal. Call 941-5655498

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

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

BEAUTIFUL TOMMY BAHAMA appointed renovated one bedroom duplex in great Holmes Beach location with completely private heated pool only 150 steps to beach now available for $950 per week. Now available through December 30. Call 941-792-1680 BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA Large heated pool, tennis, elevator.

Available January 10 to March 31. Holmes Beach, Call 858-3457160

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ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, shopping, etc. Tampa $60.

Sarasota $30. Pets welcome.

Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/Clearwater, Sarasota/Bradenton. Call Roger 941-773-1469 “LIMO-LIKE” RIDE to/from AMI, LBK. Lexus sedan. Nice rates. Professional driver. clean. courteous. On time.

847-401-5505 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices!

Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured

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