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BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Red tide continues to retreat CHANTELLE LEWIN | SUN
The latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shows that red tide decreased in waters off Anna Maria Island during the past week. Forecasters at the USF-FWC Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides predict medium to high concentrations of red tide in Island waters through at least Oct. 8. The Oct. 5 report shows that Manatee County red tide levels are from 5 percent to 25 percent lower than last week. Low concentrations were found in water samples on Oct. 1 at the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Medium concentrations were found on Oct. 1 at Longboat Pass and Cortez Beach, both in Bradenton Beach, with none at the Palma Sola Bay bridge. Background concentrations of red tide cause no anticipated effects. Low levels can cause respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and possible fish kills. Medium levels can cause respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and probable fish kills. High levels can cause all of the above, plus water discoloration.
Visitors to Anna Maria Island enjoy the warm, clear water once again as the red tide outbreak that plagued the area finally begins to diminish. SEE RED TIDE, PAGE 34
Island prepares for Hurricane Michael
29 new Bert Harris claims come to Holmes Beach City leaders are now facing more than $20 million in Bert Harris claims.
City officials in all three Island cities prepared for Hurricane Michael’s potential impact.
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida’s west coast, local officials are making storm preparations. Lt. John Cosby serves as Bradenton Beach’s emergency operations manager. “We’re expecting tropical storm-type winds and gusts starting Tuesday evening, with heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday, so we’ll be watching for standing water and flooding. We’ve got code enforcement going to the beach businesses telling them to batten down and get their stuff off the beach because it will blow around. If we’re looking at a two-to-fourfoot storm surge, that shouldn’t hurt us too much because we don’t have any real soft spots,” Cosby said. “They seem pretty positive about the storm track and don’t anticipate it changing. The only change would be if the storm really intensifies or stalls above us. There’s
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Sandbags are available at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, shown here, and at city hall in Holmes Beach. going to be a lot of rain and wind, but it’s nothing we’re not used to. We’re the first county on the watch list and the worst is expected to happen north of us. Hopefully it just steams on by,” Cosby said this afternoon. Bradenton Beach Public Works Director Tom Woodard said high water signs were placed in areas SEE HURRICANE, PAGE 34
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HOLMES BEACH – In the last week to file Bert Harris claims with Holmes Beach regarding the city’s vacation rental ordinance, 29 new claims found their way to city hall with a total value of $8,031,000 if city leaders choose to accept the proposed settlement amounts. Twenty-two of the claims, with property owners represented by attorney Aaron Thomas, came in on Sept. 28 with a total value of $5,664,000. All of the claims listed the reason for filing for loss of property value with the city were due to reductions in occupancy in the short-term rentals. Occupancy in Holmes Beach in short-term rentals is limited to two people per bedroom or six people total, whichever is greater, including children and infants. One claim found its way to city hall Oct. 1 requesting compensation from the city amounting SEE BERT HARRIS, PAGE 34
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Anna Maria’s multi-use trail officially opens BY TAL REEVE SUN CORRESPONDENT | treeve@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – It was a sunny, almost cool morning Oct. 3 when Anna Maria City Commissioner Amy Tripp cut the ribbon officially opening the city’s multi-use trail. Tripp was instrumental in designing the citywide trail. A crowd of cyclists, pedestrians and news teams gathered for the quick ceremony before being unleashed on the new concrete pathway and cheered and clapped when the ribbon was quickly cut. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy called the new pathway an improvement over the ditch that was there before. The multi-use trail has been in the works for more than two years, but the city didn’t begin permitting and construction until a year ago. The process took 12 months and cost $170,000. The segment, which runs along Gulf
Drive between Archer Way and Willow Avenue, is the first of seven or eight planned pieces. Details of where those sections will be built aren’t firm yet, but Murphy said they will be along residential streets where the city can use the right of way. “A lot of those areas are already being used for beach parking,” Murphy said. “The question people need to ask is would they prefer cars parked in front of their yards or would they have a path people can use?” The trail begins at the corner of Archer Way and Gulf Drive and loops through the city’s residential neighborhoods and back. A free guidebook detailing the route is available at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Plans are in the works to continue constructing the trail at the beginning of 2019, but everything hinges on the reconstruction of the Anna Maria City Pier. If that project is delayed then the multi-use trail work also will be held up.
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A young cyclist gets ready to pedal her way through the opening marker of Anna Maria’s multiuse trail. The trail was officially opened Oct. 3 during a brief ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Sign thief still on the loose
Mail voting is underway in the city elections that will conclude Tuesday, Nov. 6, and determine the winners of two at-large commission seats.
Sun earns six statewide awards
BRADENTON BEACH – City Commission candidates Ralph Cole, Marilyn Maro, Tjet Martin and John Metz recently shared their thoughts on their campaigns and the issues the City Commission deals with. Cole and Maro currently serve on the commission, and Martin and Metz are trying to unseat them. Some of the candidate’s answers to The Sun’s questions ran in last week’s issue and here are some more of the candidates’ views.
Proposed amendments detailed at luncheon Dr. Frank Alcock discusses the proposed constitutional amendments to the Florida State Constitution that will be on the ballot this year at the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club’s monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, at the IMG Clubhouse, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Alcock is an associate professor of political science at New College of Florida, where he teaches courses on world politics, international law and environmental policy. Alcock appears regularly as a political analyst with ABC News in Sarasota, and he hosts a regular television program on the Manatee Education Television channel. A buffet lunch will be served. The cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration begins at 11:15a.m. No prior reservation is necessary. All are welcome. For information, contact Harry Kamberis at 941-779-0564.
Know the score You could be alerted to possible stroke or other health problems by taking Prevention Plus Stroke and Vascular Screening offered on Friday, Oct. 19, at The Center, 407 Magnolia, Anna Maria. The screenings are being offered at reduced prices. They include stroke/carotid ultrasound for $40, abdominal aortic aneurysm for $40, arterial disease test for $40, thyroid ultrasound for $40, abdominal ultrasound for $95 and heart scan-echocardiogram for $95 or all six tests for only $179. Blood tests, liver, cholesterol, PSA and TSH tests are also available. To register, call 888-667-7587.
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More thoughts shared by commission candidates
Holmes Beach police officers are still searching for a suspect in the theft of several campaign signs. One instance of theft was caught on a surveillance camera at a commercial plaza in the 5300 block of Gulf Drive at around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. Photos and the video from the camera show the suspect pull up in a light-colored vehicle, remove signs and drive away. The video and photos are available for view on The Sun’s social media page at www.facebook.com/annamariaislandsun. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the HBPD at 941-708-5807.
The Anna Maria Island Sun has earned six awards in the 2018 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition. Cindy Lane (general news writing, features photography, commentary writing, online package with Bob Hite, and “That is so … Florida”) and Kristin Swain (community news writing) will be recognized at a ceremony in Mt. Dora on Saturday, Nov. 3.
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WHAT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU/WOULD YOU BRING TO THE COMMISSION?
Cole: I’ve been a commissioner for three years. I chair the CRA, I’m a property owner, I’m a business owner, I’ve been a resident for 39 years and my father was mayor. Maro: I’ve been a commissioner and CRA member for two years. I’ve been in business, and I’ve taught intercity vocational education. I listen well, and I think before I act. Martin: I know our ruling documents. I was Scenic WAVES chair getting projects completed. I have regularly participated in city matters. I am an independent thinker. Metz: Doctor of Laws degree, three-plus years on the Planning and Zoning Board, 10 years on the city of Oceanside Beach and Harbor Advisory committee with five years as chairperson and managing two successful businesses.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE COMMISSION’S 2018-19 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET?
Cole: I’ve done three budgets, and we’ve been going in the right direction. We’ve got stability, we’re
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not going broke and our staff does a really good job with the budget. Maro: We’ve done an excellent job on the budget, and we’re in real good shape. Martin: I have concerns that it will be a balanced budget. I don’t think there was enough money allocated for neighborhood improvements. Metz: No tax increase is needed or should occur.
IF YOU COULD COMPLETE ONE CITY AND/OR CRA PROJECT IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Cole: The undergrounding of the power lines on Bridge Street, finishing the day dock, adding finger docks and creating a living shoreline. Maro: The underground wiring, the design vision of Emily Anne Smith and the seagrass mitigation near the pier. Martin: Improvements at Katie Pierola Park and the anchorage in the CRA district. Metz: Mooring field.
SHOULD THE CITY COMMISSION RETAIN THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO HIRE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADS AND THE CHARTER OFFICIALS THAT INCLUDE THE CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE CHIEF?
Cole: If we allowed a city manager to hire and fire our city department heads or anybody else, every two years we could end up with new staff. Right now, we have good stability, and we know what we’re working with. Maro: Yes. I think it should be a group decision made by the commission. Martin: Not as a whole, but together with city manager recommendations. Metz: No.
WHAT THOUGHTS DO YOU HAVE ON THE STILL PENDING SUNSHINE LAW LAWSUIT THE COMMISSION FILED AGAINST SIX FORMER CITY ADVISORY
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BOARD MEMBERS IN 2017?
(Metz and Martin are among the six defendants named in the lawsuit that alleges Sunshine Law violations were committed by Planning and Zoning Board and Scenic WAVES Committee members.) Cole: I didn’t ask any of our advisory board members to go out and have meetings outside of city hall. I felt that when CNOBB did their charter amendment initiatives I couldn’t participate in those meetings without fear of breaking the Sunshine Law. I believe the transparency of the Sunshine Law is very serious. Maro: That’s up to the judge and the attorneys. Martin: The commission should have followed resolution 16-853 that deals with board and committee members, or the state ethics commission could have done the investigation. Metz: The case should never have been brought and will cause financial loss to the city. The situation was totally mismanaged, misjudged and such drastic measures against volunteers was avoidable.
IF ELECTED, HOW WOULD BEING A DEFENDANT IN THE LAWSUIT IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER?
Martin: It wouldn’t. Metz: None. I would recuse myself on any vote about it.
IF ELECTED, WOULD YOU SEEK A COMMISSION VOTE TO DISMISS THE LAWSUIT OR WOULD YOU WANT THE CASE TO MOVE FORWARD SO A JUDGE CAN DETERMINE IF THE ALLEGED SUNSHINE VIOLATIONS OCCURRED?
Martin I want the case to be settled as quickly as possible. Metz: I would recuse myself on any vote concerning it.
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Commission candidate omits required disclaimer State law requires a political disclaimer on political advertisements.
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BRADENTON BEACH – City Commission candidate Tjet Martin recently mailed a campaign letter to 246 city voters that does not include a political disclaimer required by state law. Martin self-reported the potential campaign violation and is now trying to rectify the matter. According to Florida Statute 106.143: “Any political advertisement that is paid for by a candidate, except a writein candidate, and that is published, displayed, or circulated before or on the day of any election must prominently state ‘Political advertisement paid for and approved by (name of candidate), (party affiliation), for (office sought)’ or ‘Paid by (name of candidate), (party affiliation), for (office sought).’” State law also says, “Any person who willfully violates any provision of this section is subject to the civil penalties prescribed in statute 106.265.” These state laws apply to campaign signs and print advertisements as well.
Supervisor of Elections to see if I can correct this.” Tjet Martin, Commission candidate
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Bradenton Beach City Commission candidate Tjet Martin did not include a required political disclaimer in her recent campaign letter. Martin is familiar with state election laws, having previously run for a commission seat in 2014. She also assisted her significant other, former mayor Bill Shearon, with his past campaigns. In her campaign letter, she wrote: “I have the desire to make sure things are done correctly and promptly.” When The Sun contacted her about the potential campaign violation on
Friday, Martin said, “Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will be contacting the Supervisor of Elections to see if I can correct this.” On Saturday, Martin emailed Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett and Deputy Chief Sharon Stief. “I was advised October 5th that the campaign letter I sent did not contain the required disclosure ‘paid political
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advertisement paid by.’ The campaign letter was mailed October 2nd to 246 absentee voters. I request your assistance and direction to correct this unintended oversight,” she wrote. Martin sent the same email to Florida Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews. To the best of The Sun’s knowledge, no complaint has been filed with the Florida Elections Commission regarding the omitted political disclaimer.
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here's reason to be thankful on Anna Maria Island today, as Hurricane Michael churns through the Gulf and appears unlikely to make landfall in this part of the state. If the storm holds true to course and follows the most recent models, it will hit the Panhandle sometime Wednesday morning. Anna Maria Island apparently will be spared the brunt of yet another dangerous storm. However, our relief at such good fortune is quickly tempered by the potential fate of those in Michael's path. Storm surges of up to 12 feet are being forecast for both the Panhandle and Big Bend areas, with winds well over 100 mph. The hurricane strengthened to a Category 2 Monday night and into Tuesday morning, with the very real possibility that it could increase to a Category 3 by Wednesday. That distinction may not be the most critical factor to consider however, as we've learned that even a Category 1 storm - like Hurricane Florence was when it made landfall last month- can still devastate coastal areas anyway with surge, torrential rains and horrific flooding. We all hope for the best for our fellow Floridians and those in the other states who are still recovering from Florence and who may be in for more danger and misery from Michael. But we're also well aware that these storms can do crazy things, as Hurricane Charley did back in 2004. We were in the cross hairs for a possible direct hit from that Category 4 hurricane when it veered suddenly to the east and struck the North Port area with 149 mph winds, before moving up through the middle of the state. Our Island was lucky then. Let's prepare for the worst and hope our luck holds this time around.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sense of community still alive I am dismayed by some of the campaigning that is going on in the Island elections. I am particularly dismayed by hearing candidates call the Holmes Beach city commissioners and police chief "unresponsive." Quite the contrary. I feel like, at least in Holmes Beach, we have the most responsive commissioners in decades. Likewise, I hear people saying we need to save the Island and that we've lost all sense of community. I have to wonder where these people are hanging out, as things like the benefit for the Bradys, SIRF, Bayfest, The Privateers, etc. etc. prove that our sense of community is still one of our greatest strengths. To those who claim unresponsiveness, I need to ask you just how you are reaching out. I have received responses to e-mails after midnight on weekends. I find folks make time to help you when you wander into city hall or the police department looking for help or information. I receive responses that show my input is valued. And I am treated with respect, even when I've written critical letters to the editor. I have no idea if any one of them likes me as a person, but I know
they respect me and they value my input as a citizen they have vowed to serve. In fact, none of us take the time to thank them for taking on such a thankless job to begin with. I have heard pie in the sky promises, but I have heard no plans as to how to achieve these ideas under current state and county restrictions. And I have heard a lot about how folks want to shake things up, but little about how they will work cohesively with the team already in place, something that is a very important part of the jobs they seek. Anyone who does not value our public servants or our strong sense of community is not worthy of my vote. Politicians are public servants, not celebrity superstars there to push their personal agendas. I hope all Islanders consider who has demonstrated a love for our Island and our community when they cast their votes in November. Laurel Nevans Holmes Beach
Thanks for pitching in I would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in the Women of The Moose beach cleanup. The cleanup is a biannual event
with Moose members and nonmembers wanting to make a difference how Bradenton Beach looks. Crews covered from 27th Street to Coquina Beach collecting trash and recycles. The crews that worked the mangroves on the bay front from 3rd Street South to 5th Street South collected more than 1,200 pounds of dead horseshoe crabs and fish. Also sea grass and trash were pulled out of the mangroves. I am sure it is going to smell a lot better along Bay Drive South thanks to them. Thanks to Keep Manatee Beautiful for the T-shirts and pick-up sticks. Also thanks to Kay and the AMI Women of the Moose for supplying coffee and donuts during the event. Peg Miller was able to gather more than 90 volunteers for the event. It is great to see so many people that want to pitch in and keep Bradenton Beach beautiful. It does make a difference when everyone gets aboard a project like this. I hope to see everyone again for the spring cleanup! Skip St. John Bradenton Beach
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Students to take over city hall on Local Government Day Students will hold their own city commission meetings as part of a fun-filled day in the city.
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BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor John Chappie, City Attorney Ricinda Perry and the city have invited 75 Bradenton Christian School third-graders to participate in the “Youth In Politics – Elementary Students Take Over Local Government Day” pilot program. Taking place at city hall and several other locations throughout the city, the inaugural event has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25. It will coincide with Florida City Government Week 2018, taking place Oct. 22-28. Supported by Gov. Rick Scott’s 2017 proclamation, Florida City Government Week is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities (FLC). According to the FLC website, Florida City Government Week was created to help raise public awareness about the services cities perform and the workings of city government. “Cities are encouraged to involve their local schools, businesses, media and civic clubs in planning City Government Week activities,” the FLC website says. The third-graders will be divided into three groups, and each group will participate in a mock City Commission meeting at city hall. Student mayors and commissioners will rule on the fictional Case of the Barking Dog, which involves a noise complaint and a permitting request to build a dog house. Other students will serve as the building official, the city clerk, police officers and newspaper reporters. While one group is conducting its commission meeting, the other groups will visit the Police Department, the fire hall and possibly the Public Works Department. Students will also walk across the street from city hall to the beachfront city park to visit volunteers and animals from Wildlife Inc. Education & Rehabilitation Center and AMI Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. Resident volunteers will read
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Oct. 16, 2 p.m. – Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall. Oct. 16, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.
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City Attorney Ricinda Perry helped organize the Youth In Politics event, and her daughter will be a participant. to students at Tingley Memorial Library and Commissioner Marilyn Maro will host play activities at Lou Barolo Park. Anna Maria Oyster Bar President John Horne will provide a healthy lunch buffet at the Historic Clock Tower on the Bridge Street Pier, and BeachHouse owner Ed Chiles and executive chef Will Manson will provide a sustainable seafood and farm fresh food tasting extravaganza. Paradise Boat Tours’ General Manager Sherman Baldwin offered to take the students on a boat ride and Commissioner Jake Spooner, owner of The Fish Hole, will provide free putt-putt golf. Commissioner Ralph Cole, owner of Coastal Watersports, offered to give a boating safety class near city park, and he said he’d asked members of the county marine patrol to join him.
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Chappie and Perry presented their concept to the City Commission on Thursday, Oct. 4. The commission fully supported the event and authorized Chappie’s request to issue a press release. “There is something for everyone, and we look forward to making this Youth In Politics program a lasting one to show the next generation that government can be fun, positive and great,” the press release says. Perry’s daughter, Victoria, is a member of this year’s thirdgrade class at Bradenton Christian School. The school was selected for the pilot program because of the short time frame
and the school’s status as a private school. Chappie and Perry hope to garner interest from the Manatee County School Board during this year’s event and include Anna Maria Elementary and other public schools next year. “When the mayor and I were talking, I said I’m sickened by the way politics have become viewed in our nation. I think this is an opportunity for our city and our elected officials to reach the next generation and teach them the right way to run politics – while also sharing the beauty of what Bradenton Beach is,” Perry said. “When I sat down with the teachers and my leadership team at the school I had a number of them say, ‘I didn’t know Bradenton Beach had all this. I want to bring my family out to visit.’ I see this also as a grassroots opportunity to bring 75 kids out, experiencing our city and taking that story home,” Perry said. As a secondary benefit, Perry believes the student event may provide additional exposure for the Bradenton Beach business community that’s still recovering from red tide. “We also talked about having designated reporters to do a story on the adventure here,” Chappie said, expressing hope that the students’ stories might appear in the local newspapers and FLC’s “Quality Cities” magazine. “I’m amazed at how excited people are,” Chappie said of the forthcoming event.
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WEDNESDAY OCT. 10
J. McLaughlin trunk show benefitting the Longboat Key Garden Club, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Coloring club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Escape Room: Survive the Island Library, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY OCT. 11
Veteran Services Information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Butterfly garden revitalization, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Painting with a Fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $38. J. McLaughlin trunk show benefitting the Longboat Key Garden Club, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Master Gardener: Growing herbs in Florida, Island
Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY OCT. 12
Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Fridays at Paradise Café, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10:30 a.m., $10. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
SATURDAY OCT. 13
NEST nature days, Mosaic NEST, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Stroller Strolls, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9:30 a.m. Reserve to coral.bass@ mymanatee.org. Origami club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Star Wars LEGO club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sidewalk astronomy, Robinson Preserve expansion parking area, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7 to 10 SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 11
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Bayfest starts seasonal celebrations Pine Avenue will be closed to traffic during this all-day event. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – As summer’s heat slowly dwindles, the tourists and seasonal residents arrive, and they want to have fun. Bayfest is the first of many festivals, yard sales and celebrations, and it is the biggest. The 18th Annual Bayfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. along the half-mile Pine Avenue commercial district. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors Bayfest each year, and this year, the Chamber is helping victims of the red tide bloom. “We honor the spirit of the Island by supporting workers who have been affected by the algae bloom crisis,” said Chamber President Terri Kinder. “The Chamber will be taking donations during the event and utilize part of the Bayfest proceeds to be used for relief assistance.”
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th | 8 AM - 1 PM at the Florida Maritime Museum | 4415 119th Street W., Cortez, FL (rain date of Saturday, October 27th)
For more info or to reserve a vendor space* fill out an application at www.FloridaMaritimeMuseum.org or call 941-708-6120. Nautical Craft Vendors contact Linda Fowler at 270-791-1366. * The vendor fee is $35 after October 13.
Parking will be available at the F.I.S.H. Preserve located after 115th Street West going west. The preserve will be on your left. Presented by: Partners & Sponsors: Southwinds Magazine
There will also be a raffle for an Island Experience with all the money collected going to help the unemployed Island tourism workers. The beauty of Bayfest is there is there’s something for everyone. Shop for something unique, have some local cuisine, wash it down with liquid refreshments, enjoy the live music while the children enjoy the Kid Zone or enjoy the Bill Mergens Memorial Car Show. Mike Sales will emcee the live music that includes Memphis Rub from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Renegade from noon to 1:30 p.m., soulRcoaster from 2 to 4 p.m., the Karen and Jimmy Band from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the Dr. Dave Band from 7 to 9 p.m. Parking could be a problem and there are some ways to avoid it. If you live on the Island or can park away from Bayfest, take the free trolley. If you park along the street, keep your tires off the pavement in the city of Anna Maria. CrossPointe Fellowship at 8605 Gulf Drive offers parking spots with a dedicated trolley to shuttle people to and from Bayfest. For more information on Bayfest, call the Chamber at 941-778-1541.
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Salty flea market set The 21st Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market will be held on the grounds of the Florida Maritime Museum (FMM), 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 27. This sale is for boat owners, people who dream of owning boats and those wanting to add a nautical look to the home. The Treble Hooks Dock 'n' Reel will provide live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking will be available at the F.I.S.H. Preserve located after 115th Street West going west. The preserve will be on the left. The Anna Maria Island Sun, Southwinds Magazine, Bonefish Grill, Snead Island Boat Works Inc., Mackey Law Group PA are sponsoring this sale and the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and the Cortez Village Cultural
Center are partners. FMM is looking for nautical vendors to participate in this fun and familyfriendly event. Examples of vendors are used and new fishing supplies, powerboat equipment, diving gear and sailing gear. For vendors who provide their own tables and tents there is a $25 registration fee until Oct. 13 when there will be a late registration fee of $35. Space is limited so reserve early at https://www.cognitoforms.com/FriendsOfTheFloridaMaritimeMuseum/VendorApplicationNauticalFleaMarket Donations of gently used boating and fishing gear are being accepted by the Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum to be sold at their fundraising booth. Proceeds from this booth will support FMM’s continued efforts to preserve and share Florida’s rich maritime history.
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Vote by mail ballots distributed One-third of the Island’s voters have requested vote by mail ballots. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office has mailed out its initial round of requested vote by mail ballots. According to Chief Deputy Sharon Stief, the elections office sent vote by mail ballots to 362 Anna Maria voters, 255 Bradenton Beach voters and 916 Holmes Beach voters last week. According to the elections office August district report dated Sept. 19, the city of Anna Maria had 1,095 registered voters. Bradenton Beach had 731 registered and Holmes Beach had 2,782 registered voters. According to those numbers, 33 percent of Anna Maria’s registered voters requested mail ballots as of last week. In Bradenton Beach, 35 percent of the
registered voters requested mail ballots, and 33 percent of Holmes Beach’s registered voters requested mail ballots. During the 2017 city commission elections, 42 percent of the votes cast in the Anna Maria races were cast by mail. In Bradenton Beach that number was 37 percent and in Holmes Beach it was 43 percent. Statewide, Democrats have requested approximately 24,000 more mail ballots than Republicans, according to the Capitol New Service, which reported this was a first since Florida went to a two-party system. Approximately 2.5 million Florida voters have requested mail ballots. The deadline to request a mail ballot is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Vote by mail ballots must be returned to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The deadline to register to vote in the 2018 general elections was 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Oct. 9.
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Thoughts and prayers Friends of Bortell's Lounge owners Steve Rose and Marci Wilhelm express their well wishes for the couple by signing a giant card hanging on the outside of the lounge's windows. Steve and Marci were injured Sept. 27 when the chartered jet they were on overshot the runway and crashed in Greenville, S.C. Best wishes and speedy recovery to both of you from everyone at The Sun.
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MONDAY Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Preschool story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Yoga for Seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-649
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Kayaking on the Ohio River, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. TIFF – To Inform Families First, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m.
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Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.
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Five names entered into Anna Maria City Pier bidding hat BY TAL REEVE SUN CORRESPONDENT | treeve@amisun.com
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ANNA MARIA –The latest round request for proposals (RFP) to rebuild the city pier closed Oct. 3. Five Florida-based construction companies entered their names as candidates. Mayor Dan Murphy said during the Sept. 27 Anna Maria City Commission meeting he hoped 11-12 companies would enter proposals. The companies: Cone & Graham, Inc. from Port Saint Lucie, GLF Construction Corporation from Miami, Speeler & Associates, Inc. from Largo, and i+iconUSA and American Bridge, both from Tampa, submitted RFPs to the city by the 3 p.m. deadline. Speeler & Associates, which was hired to demolish the city pier, and i+iconUSA had previously sent in construction proposals during the city’s last RFP round in July. The last round of proposals were over the city’s expected budget. Speeler & Associates proposed a reconstruction price at $3.72 million and i+iconUSA also had previously given the city a $4.13 million offer. They were the only
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The historic Anna Maria City Pier, built in 1911, sits buildingless in Tampa Bay after it was damaged during Hurricane Irma in 2017. The pier was demolished in July. two companies to send in proposals, and both bids were rejected by the mayor with unanimous City Commission support. The city has budgeted almost $2.5 million for the reconstruction, which includes only the main pier structure and the T-end located at the end of the pier. The city has not opened RFPs for the buildings at the end of the pier, where the bait shop and Anna Maria City Pier restaurant operated from.
City officials declined to comment on the latest proposals or on further details. The city has purchased concrete pilings for the pier. Murphy said Sept. 27 he’s laid eyes on the pilings, and they’re “sound and accounted for.” If all goes according to plan, if a proposal is accepted, officials have said they hope reconstruction work will begin in December.
WMFR hosts community open house Come out to West Manatee Fire Rescue’s Station 1 Oct. 13 for fun, food and to meet your local firefighters. The event is free to the public and will feature face painters, a bounce house, balloon artists, a kid’s obstacle course challenge and a dunk tank where Chief Tom Sousa will take a turn in the hot
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Reese wins After winning the People’s Choice award last year, the Waterfront restaurant at 111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, did a repeat this year as Patricia Reese brought the heat in the Set the Bar competition with her drink Newton’s Dilemma. The contest is sponsored by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals. Reese has worked at the Waterfront for eight years and helped its mixology program while experimenting with fresh and innovative infusions and home-made syrups. The contest is a fundraiser for The Child Protection Center. The Waterfront competed against 12 other restaurants in the two-county area.
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New owners take over The Freckled Fin Four Island residents took over The Freckled Fin on Oct. 1. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve noticed any changes at The Freckled Fin since Oct. 1 it might be due to the restaurant’s new ownership. Holmes Beach resident and Commissioner Rick Hurst, along with Island residents and friends Guy Yatros, Rick Cloutier and Sean McCarthy purchased the restaurant, taking over management at the first of the month. Hurst said that eventually McCarthy will take over day-to-day operations of the restaurant. Right now, the project is something the four friends are excited to work on together. “We’ve always wanted to do it,” Hurst said of purchasing a restaurant. He said he and his friends enjoy going to The Freckled Fin and “thought that’s a great place with a great atmosphere,” so when the business became available, Hurst said they took advantage of the opportunity. “It’s pretty much a turnkey operation,” he said.
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Four friends are hoping to breathe new life into local favorite restaurant and bar The Freckled Fin. Going forward, patrons will see some changes or tweaks coming to the restaurant, Hurst said. One of the more notable changes being enacted immediately is that patrons will no longer have to order at the bar. Hurst said one of the biggest complaints he heard from patrons was a lack of table service, so the new management has
decided to remedy the situation, along with considering replacement of the restaurant’s credit card system to simplify card processing and allow patrons to tip after the card is run by servers. Another change Hurst said they hope to make is to simplify the menu over time. While the same chefs and staff are planned to remain at The
Freckled Fin, Hurst said some changes may come to the menu in the way of a concentration on fresh food and paring down menu selections. He said the plan is to find out which items patrons prefer and to “get good at select things rather than be average at a lot of things.” During this process, the new owners are hoping to receive feedback from the community about which menu items are favorites and which ones patrons would prefer not change. He said anyone concerned about a favorite menu item changing should let management and restaurant workers know. Management also is evaluating the sound system to see if there are any improvements needed. Hurst said they want to be very conscious of noise and respectful of residential neighbors. Right now, Hurst said they’re just trying to get into the swing of things and provide patrons with an experience that just gets better with each visit. “We like the place; that’s why we bought it,” he said. “We saw some areas for improvement and really hope to make it better.” The Freckled Fin is at 5337 Gulf Drive, Suite 600 in Holmes Beach.
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Anna Maria’s farmer’ market returns Oct. 16 Fresh produce waits for buyers at the Anna Maria farmer’s market at Anna Maria City Pier Park last March. The normally springtime farmer’s market will be returning to Anna Maria earlier than normal this year. The weekly market, which has typically run from March to May, will begin anew Oct. 16. The market, which will feature fresh, locally grown produce, will be held every Tuesday at City Pier Park from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested vendors or buyers can contact Deputy City Clerk Debbie Haynes at 941-708-6130, ext. 121, or email her at depclerk@cityofannamaria.com.
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The Anna Maria Island Chamber is again organizing the Island’s annual Trail of Treats on Halloween, Oct. 31. The festivities start at the Chamber at 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach with a costume contest for kids 0 - 12 years of age. Check in starts at 3:30 p.m. with judging in the four age categories beginning promptly at 3:45 p.m. TCK Photobooth will to capture the kids’ spooktacular getups. Immediately following the costume contest, kids and families will enjoy safe trick or treating at participating Island businesses in all three cities starting in Holmes Beach and trailing out to Bradenton Beach and the city of Anna Maria. An approximate timetable for trick or treating in the three cities is Holmes Beach: 4:15 to 6 p.m. and 5 to 7 or 8 p.m. for businesses in Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. The Chamber asks businesses that would like to be included on a listing that the trick-or-treaters to
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Kids dress up for the Trail of Treats and trick or treat around the business districts of the three Island cities. contact the Chamber by Monday, Oct, 29. Non-Chamber member businesses may participate as well. Call the Chamber at 941-778-1541
or email the Chamber at https:// www.annamariaislandchamber.org.
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FAMILY FUN AT THE LIBRARY
At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, Oct. 10, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Escape Room – Survive the Island Branch Library for teens, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 11, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 to 11 a.m.; Master Gardener: Growing Herbs in Florida, 2 to 3 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 12, Forty CarrotsPartners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Alzheimer’ Caregiver Support Group, 2 to 3 p.m. • Saturday, 13, Origami Club, 10 a.m. to noon; Star Wars Lego Club, 2 to 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 16, Preschool story time, “Moon,” 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
HELP OUR DWINDLING POLLINATORS
The butterfly garden at the Valentine House at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, needs some care and volunteers are needed for revitalization on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. Grab your trowels and gardening gloves and lend a hand. Removing the exotic plants that crowd out native plants and replacing them with native varieties will beautify the garden around the Valentine House for insects, animals, and visitors alike. This program is suitable for ages 10 and up with parental supervision. RSVP by emailing michelle.leahy@ mymanatee.org or calling 941-7425923, ext. 6035.
PLEIN AIR ARTISTS HONORED
There will be an awards presentation for Plein Air Affair winners at the artists’ reception at The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, on Thursday, Oct .11,
from 6 to 8 p.m. The Studio announced the winners for the Plein Air Affair: first place, Marie Garafano, “Coquina Path;” second place, Johan Bjurman, “Light in the Palms;” third place, Joseph Melancon, “The Palms Slough.” Honorable mentions go to Linda Richichi, “September Morning;” Linda Zentz, “Another Saturday Market;” and Cory Wright, “Sun and Shade.” The public is invited to attend the reception. The event sponsors are Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, the Beach House restaurant, Island Mail and More and Body and Sol! Call 941778-1906 or visit www.studioatgulfandpine.com for more information about all the upcoming artist workshops, exhibits and other cultural events.
FUN AND LEARNING AT ROSER
The whole family is invited to Terrific Tuesdays at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, through Oct. 23. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Vegetarian options are always available. The cost is $6 per person or $15 a family. From 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. there will be two studies for adults, and activities for kids and youth. Taught by Glenda Beck in Classroom D, kids and youth will enjoy games, create cards for shut-ins, pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child and make blessing bags to give to homeless people on street corners. Studies for adults include: • "The Great Reformers" taught by Roser pastor Dr. Bob O’ Keef in the chapel. This is a brief look at how the Protestant reformers changed the Christian religion and how those changes still affect the church and individual believers today. • "Why We Do What We Do" taught by associate pastor Rev. Neil Crowell in the fellowship hall.What does it mean to share the Lord’s Supper? Why should we worship together? What does it mean to be a part of the
catholic church? This class will take an in-depth look at these topics and many more from historical, cultural and denominational points of view. For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414, email info@roserchurch.com, go to www. roserchurch.com/terrific-tuesdays, or find them on Facebook @roserchurch.
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STARGAZING AT ROBINSON
The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will open the new Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology (N.E.S.T.) at 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s an opportunity to walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the crow’s nest, take in breathtaking panorama views and make an exciting exit from the building via a slide. This program is suitable for all ages. No reservations are required, and visitors are welcome anytime during open house hours. For more information call 941-748-4501, ext. 6039.
The Local Group of Deep Sky Observers will set up for a sidewalk astronomy event on Saturday, Oct. 13, starting at 7:15 p.m., and continuing until at least 10:15 p.m., weather permitting. They will set up their high-quality telescopes at Robinson Preserve, 10299 9th Avenue N.W. in northwest Bradenton. This is a location that enjoys an incredible wide expanse of the nighttime sky. If you're familiar with Robinson Preserve, note that this is not at the park's main entrance at the western end of 17th Avenue NW. That gate will not be open or accessible during the evening. Observing highlights include the spectacular ringed planet Saturn, as well as the planets Mars, Jupiter and Neptune. The first quarter moon and other deep-sky wonders also will be viewed through the member's telescopes. Sidewalk Astronomy is free of charge and is open to people of all ages. This program is suitable for all ages. No reservations required. For more information call 941-748-4501, ext. 6039
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The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is inviting parents of babies to bring their child and a baby buggy to Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A naturalist will guide everyone on a walk through the county’s wild spaces. Open your child’s eyes to the sights, smells, and feel of Florida’s great outdoors while safely wheeled around. Meet other nature explorer families with similar aged kids. This program is suitable for children up to four years old. Reservations are required by emailing coral. bass@mymanatee.org or calling 941-
Yoga instructor Brandy Gray hosts a free and fun intermediate level yoga class on Sunday, Oct. 14 and every Sunday morning from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Palma Sola Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. This program takes place in the shaded area of courtyard with tree cover for entirety of the class. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat, water, towel and sunscreen. This program is sponsored by Sacred Landings Crystal Creations: A Crystal & Yoga Wellness Studio. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/2187078391580244/
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Cell tower upgrades continue AT&T has joined Verizon as a carrier on the Bradenton Beach cell tower. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – AT&T is touting its recent inclusion on the Bradenton Beach cell tower while modifications to the tower continue. AT&T recently joined Verizon as a cellular carrier on the cell tower owned by SBA Communications and located on city-owned property next to the Public Works Department building. As of last week, the tower’s exterior panels had not yet been reinstalled. “AT&T added a new cell site to its 4G LTE network in Bradenton Beach to give customers a faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also im-
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New exterior panels for the Bradenton Beach cell tower are expected to arrive this week. prove critical services that support public safety and first responders,” said an Oct. 3 email distributed by Karen McAllister, public relations manager for Global Media Rela-
tions. McAllister was asked when the exterior panels would be returned to the cell tower. “The exterior was removed to make upgrades to the tower. We are working to replace it. We expect this project to be completed soon. We’re working as quickly as possible,” she said in her email response. During last week’s City Commission meeting, Commissioner Marilyn Maro said a representative of SBA told her that new exterior panels had been ordered and were expected to arrive this week. Maro was also told the new panels would be affixed with additional spring-loaded restraints that will help keep the panels securely in place during high winds. The panels have been damaged and have blown off the tower during previous high wind events. AT&T’s inclusion on the cell tower will produce additional lease revenues for the city.
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National Night Out shines bright despite rain The third annual National Night Out, held Oct. 2 at Holmes Beach city field drew an estimated 1,200-1,500 people despite rainfall early in the evening. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – There was lots of family fun to be had at the third annual National Night Out, and attendees didn’t seem to be discouraged by the rainfall that interrupted their fun early on in the evening. Code enforcement officer James Thomas said the festivities brought an estimated 1,200-1,500 people to city field for the annual celebration encouraging positive relationships between the community and law enforcement officers. Attendees participated in contests, played games and enjoyed bounce houses, big slides, and dunking community leaders in a dunk tank. The free event gave children the opportunity to go home with one of 80 bicycles, backpacks full of school supplies, Halloween costumes and loads of toys and other treats. The event boasted food and drinks including pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and ice cream. Thomas said one of the main takeaways from the event is how many local businesses and community members volunteered their time, efforts and donated to the event. “We want to thank all of our National Night Out sponsors,” he said. “You all did an amazing job.” Toys donated for the event included skateboards, basketballs, footballs, Kindle reading devices with cases, hula hoops, jump ropes, skim boards, books, bicycle helmets and learning games. Toy sponsors include Mark Davis, Lumber Island, Richard Scott Eason, Kevin R. Hutchison Inc., the law offices of Najimy Thompson, American Car Care, Mary Buonagura, Kimball Construction, Time Saver Food and Wine, Duncan Real Estate, Island Scooter Store, and Grooms Automotive. The Sun donated school supplies to fill 20 backpacks donated by Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer. Ten additional backpacks were provided by an anonymous donor. Food for the event came from Isola Bella, Waste Pro, Mission BBQ, Dunkin Donuts, Small Town Creamery and the Anna Maria Island Beach Café. Holmes Beach commissioners provided popcorn for the event and relatives of HBPD officers supplied the cotton candy. Each booth, game, bounce house, slide and other attraction was sponsored by a local business or community member and staffed by volunteers coordinated by resident Nancy Deal. Though the fun just wrapped up Oct. 2 at city field, Thomas said plans are already underway for next year with the hope of making the 2019 National Night Out bigger and better than ever. “We just try to improve and make it better for the community every year,” he said.
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Clockwise from above, kids participate in a jump rope competition where the prize was a golden ticket to choose a prize from a table of toys donated by local businesses. Eighty bicycles were donated by local businesses and community members to be given away to children attending the National Night Out celebrations. Officers from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department mounted division explain horse care and use while attendees give a little love to the horses. Kids make the plunge down a big inflatable slide to a splash pool at the bottom while others line up to take their turn down the giant slide. Anna Maria Elementary School teacher Laura Redeker readies to get wet in the dunk tank. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer tosses an American flag patterned football to an eager group of waiting children.
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Bike share service proposed in Bradenton Beach The Bradenton Beach commission supports the docked bike share service. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Mobile Muttley’s owners Thomas Pechous and Tracy Thrall presented their proposed bike share service to city commissioners last week. While no commission action was required, the commission expressed tentative support for docked bike share services, as long as all the required building permits and business licenses are properly obtained. Mayor John Chappie said he previously spoke with Pechous and wanted the commission to hear his presentation. Pechous said he and Thrall have been working on a docked bike share system for 10 years, and they hope to eventually make this an Island-wide endeavor that can serve as model for other communities. Pechous envisions a bike share and docking service that provides easy and flexible access to bikes that can be rented by the hour or for the entire day. He provided as an example, a visitor who parks his/her car at Cortez Beach – a few blocks south of Bridge Street – rents a bike from that location and rides down to Bridge Street or some other location to eat lunch or go shopping. The client can turn the bike in at that time or grab that bike or another bike after lunch and continue the pedal-powered travels through the city and/ or the Island. Pechous said the docking stations would be solar-powered and the rentals would be conducted via smart phone applications and the company would be insured. Thrall said the smart phone technology would also help the person hired to run the daily
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Thomas Pechous and Tracy Thrall explained their Mobile Muttley’s bike share concept to Bradenton Beach commissioners. operations to monitor supply and demand and ensure there are spaces to dock the rented bikes when users are done with them. Pechous said Holmes Beach architect Jeff Conners is providing the designs for the docking stations. Chappie noted that docking stations located at the county beaches would require county permission and/or permitting too. “It looks like a great system, I like the whole idea of it,” Commissioner Jake Spooner said, noting the bike share service might lessen congestion and the need to drive around searching for a place to park. “It would be great if we were able to have it at Cortez Beach. People can hop on a bike and come to our downtown area. It’s a fun, healthy way for people to get around and people wouldn’t have to wait on the trolley or the Monkey Bus,” Spooner said. At the recommendation of City Attorney Patricia Petruff, the Holmes Beach City Commission, on Sept. 25, imposed a six-month moratorium on bike and scooter sharing services. This was done
to allow the city time develop regulations for a business model not currently addressed by city ordinances or regulations. During that same meeting, Holmes Beach commission chair Judy Titsworth said efforts would be made to push through regulations for docked bike sharing systems. The commission’s main concern is that the dockless systems present safety concerns and concerns about bikes and scooters being left in roadways and on private properties. When addressing the Bradenton Beach commission, Pechous said he was confident the Holmes Beach moratorium would soon be resolved. He agrees that dockless bike and scooter sharing services can create the types of nuisances that he and Thrall want to avoid. After the meeting, Thrall estimated the bike share service would cost approximately $5 an hour and $15-$20 a day. He said they did not yet know when the bike share service would become operational or how many docking stations would be needed.
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Reflections Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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hile fishing might seem challenging to the average angler, there are definitely some bright spots in what has been a perplexing season. Seasoned guides like Captains Scott and Justin Moore and Captain Rick Grassett have been catching fish consistently but having to move with the whims of the red tide. The only areas consistently free of the red tide are regions where low salinity inhibits the formation. Late last week, clear water made an appearance on the beaches of north Longboat Key only to disap-
pear the next morning. While there are some encouraging signs, everything is still in flux. This past weekend I participated in the Sarasota Bay Watch 9th Annual Monofilament Cleanup. I launched at the north end of Longboat with Michael Dolan, of Cortez, and Nancy Greenwood and Casey Lamb, from the Longbeach Village. We spent the morning removing discarded fishing line, tackle, lures, trash and flotsam from a small rookery at the mouth of Bishop’s Bayou before moving to the Bridge Street Fishing Pier on Bradenton Beach and then Kitchen Key near Cortez. After cleaning the bridge fenders at Longboat Pass, we decided to head south along the beach to assess the conditions. We finished in the cove
bordering the Longboat Key Club in New Pass. At our last stop we were greeted by three manatees. Considering what these gentle creatures have been through with the red tide they were a welcome sight! We had lunch at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron with other volunteers before heading back north in the bay. The ride was a mixed bag of excitement and disappointment. While there were areas that looked healthy with bait and jumping mullet we also crossed water that looked bad, smelled bad and even had us coughing for a brief period. One thing I do know from experience is that this episode will end, and clean water and life will return to the Gulf and bays. SEE REEL TIME, PAGE 23
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Nancy Greenhouse, Michael Dolan and Casey Lamb offload the fishing line, tackle and recyclable items they removed from area bird rookeries during Sarasota Bay Watch’s 9th Annual Monofilament Cleanup this past weekend.
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The fishing has been great around our area lately. We here at Anna Maria Charters are taking full advantage. It seems the strong east wind has pushed the red tide out of our area, and things seem to be getting back to normal. Let’s hope it stays that way. Inshore, the snook and redfish are fired up. Both of these species are closed until further notice due to the large numbers lost due to red tide. Pilchards are easy to come by lately, and these are paramount in all of our inshore fishing. Chumming heavily and freelining a bait is guaranteed to get you hooked up in the right areas. Spanish mackerel, flounder, Jack crevalle and mangrove snapper are also in the mix inshore.
I’ve been starting to see good numbers of sheepshead moving in as well. A sure sign of fall. I ran offshore 45 miles on Saturday and didn’t see the first hint of red tide. That’s very uplifting. We caught African pompano, amberjack, red grouper, mangrove snapper and catch and release American red snapper. Live pinfish and dead sardines are my bait of choice offshore. Using an 8-oz. weight, swivel and a long leader seems to be the setup out there. Although a knocker rig or a large jighead has it benefits it different situations. Let’s hope the water stays clean and fishing remains strong. Tight lines.
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Having said that, I can’t stress enough the importance of learning the lesson this experience is posing. While red tide is natural, the frequency of occurrence and intensity is not. Man made nutrients are worsening the effects. It’s critical we don’t forget and elect politicians that vote for common sense policies that protect our waters. Recently you may have noticed full page ads in local newspapers paid for by Big Sugar. In the ads they are dodging responsibility for the nutrient loads and releases of water that are spawning green algae blooms and fueling red tide. While it’s true that they may have been getting more of the blame than they deserve they definitely are part of the problem.
They lobby to have water levels kept artificially high during the dry season to assure they have water to accommodate their agricultural lands. This becomes a problem during wet seasons when excess water cannot be stored and must be sent east and west into the Indian River Lagoon and Pine Island Sound. Expect more of the same and worse if we don’t address the root causes of the problem. They are understood, and a draft plan is already available that would help alleviate much of the problem. The only thing missing is the political will. That’s where we come in. Like the old saw says, we’re either part of the solution or part of the problem.
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Get into the swim zone For the safest swimming on Anna Maria Island, swim at the county’s two public beaches, Manatee Beach and Coquina Beach, which are both lifeguarded. At these two beaches, no-vessel zones are marked by buoys, which prohibit vessels from coming between the buoys and the shore at any speed, so swimmers have the water all to themselves. Elsewhere on the Island, buoys designate either slow speed/ no wake zones or idle speed/no wake zones between the buoys and the shore, so swimmers must share the water with vessels. Law enforcement officers can issue tickets to vessel operators who ignore the buoys.
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Osprey Please look up before you cut down a tree; I might have a built a nest at the top!
During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404FWCC (3922).
START wins TBEP award START’s Gulf Coast Oyster Recycle and Renewal Program (GCORR) has been awarded the Golden Mangrove Award by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP). The award is given to the grant recipient which has made the most effective use of the funding by leveraging it among other partners and programs to achieve a measurable outcome. Joining START as partners in the GCORR program are the Chiles Group of restaurants (the Beach House, Mar Vista and the Sandbar), the Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department, the Gulf Shell Fish Institute and the Florida IFAS Program. The GCORR program saves used oyster shells from the participating restaurants to create the necessary substrata to form new oyster reefs at Robinson’s Preserve in Bradenton. This process keeps the oyster shell out of landfills, eliminates the cost and environmental damage of digging up fossil oyster shell that is usually used to create new oyster reefs and has produced 23 percent more new juvenile oysters than the fossil shell. In the past year, the GCORR program has accumulated over 26 tons of shell for use in creating new oyster reefs.
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Create a gumbo with gusto
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New Orleans Style Gumbo
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hile attending the culinary institute of America during my younger years, I was at a crossroads with trying to establish what my personal cuisine style was. Every chef around me seemed to have a niche for one cuisine or another. What was mine? The urge to establish my identity grew stronger by the day. When it was time to choose an externship anywhere in the world, Louisiana was calling my name. Being that I was classically trained in French cuisine, Louisiana was the perfect melting pot to further my passion for the culinary arts. Little did I know how much the Big Easy would change my life forever. As I found out, the Big Easy was far from lack of a better term, easy. I ultimately accepted an externship at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans. Upon arriving in the French quarter, I had a bag pack filled with my upmost formal attire, my chef coat and, of course, my knives. The wonderful aromas of Creole cooking filled the air, shortly followed by the smell of booze from Bourbon Street. With jazz music playing in the distance, I had finally begun my journey to finding my culinary fate. My first shift was spent learning how to properly make Louisiana’s most coveted dish – gumbo. A simple batch of merely 80 gallons set the tone of my infatuation with this dish for the future. Day after day I made this dish. Every day I turned to my chef in hopes that he would give his stamp of approval. Burn-
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Gumbo is always served with rice on top and never mixed in. ing the roux, the first batch caused an uproar from chef. This followed by him screaming, “Make it again!” With disappointment on face, I responded with, “Yes, chef.” This happened far too often until finally one day, I got the nod of approval. Finally having the approval from a master of his craft I set out to the streets of New Orleans to find out how I could make this dish even better. Bar after bar and many grandmothers later, I finally had a recipe of my own The word gumbo originated from the west African word for okra, ki ngombo. The controversy of where gumbo truly originated from has and always will be a topic of discussion. It just depends on who you ask. Okra was brought to North America from Africa. There are two types of gumbos. One is thickened with okra, and the other with sassafras. Otherwise called by Cajuns as file. This contribution was given by the Choctaw tribe of North America. Before the times of re-
frigeration, gumbos would be thickened with okra and in the off-season with file powder. Nowadays file powder is more for flavor rather than the thickening agent. Quite possibly the most important ingredient in gumbo is the roux originating from the French cuisine, although the roux used in Cajun gumbos is much dark than its gallic cousins. Without the proper roux, great gumbo could not exist. It is by far the heart and soul of the dish. As most great dishes of our North American culture, this dish was yet another peasant dish. There are so many different variations, which all come down to what was readily available to put in the pot at that time. Varieties such as seafood, duck, chicken and ham have all been used at one time or another. Gumbo is always served with rice on top of the gumbo and never mixed in. This was yet another tradition I learned the hard way.
• 3/4 c. vegetable oil • 1 c. red brick roux • 1 1/2 c. finely chopped onions • 3/4 c. finely chopped green bell peppers • 3/4 c. finely chopped celery • 6 c. shrimp stock or crab stock • ¼ tsp. blackening spice • ½ pound gumbo crabs (about 2) • ½ c. Worcestershire sauce • ¼ c. lemon juice, fresh • 1 Tbs. Zatarians liquid crab boil (optional, spicy) • Salt to taste • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined • ½ c. chopped fresh green onion • 1 Tbs. file powder • White rice for gumbo garnish
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• Place an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat and add the oil. Allow the oil to heat for about 5 minutes, then add the flour to the pot. Stir the oil and flour together with a wooden spoon to form a roux. Lower the heat to medium low and continue to stir the roux for about 30 minutes, or until it is the color of red clay bricks. Add the bell peppers and celery to the roux and stir to blend. Once translucent add the onions and cook for about 5 min. Now add the blackening spice and file powder and cook until aromatic. Add stock to the pot and stir for about 3 minutes Season the gumbo with the gumbo crabs, Worcestershire, lemon juice, liquid crab boil and salt to taste. Bring the gumbo to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer the gumbo for 1 hour, skimming the foam and any oil that rises to the surface. • Stir the shrimp into the gumbo and cook for 2 minutes. Stir often. Taste the gumbo and season if necessary. Serve in a bowl garnish the gumbo with white rice and green onion on top.
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Cortez mural wins KMB award The mural depicts the village of Cortez’s natural elements and reflects a desire to protect the village’s historic feel and habitat BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
CORTEZ – Keep Manatee Beautiful has bestowed a Public Service Award to the Village Center in Cortez in recognition of the Welcome to Historic Cortez Village mural painted in June by former Cortezian Rose Lipke. The 11 x 30-foot mural graces the east wall of the Village Center plaza at the corner of Cortez Road and 119th Street West. The mural was commissioned by plaza owners and Cortez residents Jane and Rocky von Hahmann. “In recognition of the community commitment and dedication to our environment through small business and industry partnership,” says the plaque presented to Lipke and the von Hahmann’s on Sept. 13. The award ceremony took place at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton. “I was surprised and honored. I’m happy that we brought this recognition and this mural to Cortez for all to enjoy,” Lipke said of the award. “They liked the mural. They said it made the entry to our village look so much nicer, and it helps people realize where they are,” Jane von Hahmann said. “It’s awesome; I was really surprised we
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Jane von Hahmann and Rose Lipke in front of the mural soon after it was completed earlier this summer. Rose Lipke, Jane von Hahmann and Rocky von Hahmann were presented with a Keep Manatee Beautiful award last month. were even nominated. Somebody in the community is doing their homework and paying attention.” After completing the mural in mid-June, Lipke said, “Jane wanted something on the wall because it’s the first thing you see when you’re coming into Cortez. We picked things that symbolize where we are and who we are in the village: the net camp, a kicker boat pulling a net, mangroves, Bird Island and a waterfront view. I’m hoping it will inspire people to help keep what we have.”
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August 2018 tourist tax collections compared to August 2017
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*(Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, unincorporated Manatee County, Palmetto) Manatee County’s 5 percent resort tax, or tourist tax, is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists. About 50 percent of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20 percent allocated to beach renourishment. Resort tax increases reflect both increased visitation and improved tax collection efforts. Amounts shown were collected in August and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in September. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit http://www.taxcollector.com/tdt-evader.cfm Source: Manatee County Tax Collector
Cleanup award The Women of the Moose of AMI, Chapter #1601 won a community award from for their massive group of beach cleanup volunteers last spring. On the left is Kay Amodio, senior regent and on the right, Peg Miller, volunteer coordinator. The Keep Manatee Beautiful awards ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 13, at IMG.. SUBMITTED
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Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie
annie, Freddie and Ginnie may sound like the title of the newest coming of age beach read, but that couldn’t be further from what they actually are. Never-the-less this trio may also be going through a coming of age moment which will have a heavy impact on home finance. Most people have heard of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are government sponsored but not government guaranteed entities that package mortgage loans into mortgage backed bonds. Ten years ago, after the financial crisis, the federal government took them over into a conservatorship and bailed them out with taxpayer money. At that time, they were thinly capitalized because they purchased subprime loans with little down payment from buyers who were also not vetted properly. As we all now know, this created the famous housing bubble that burst with millions of foreclosures around the country. Well Fannie and Freddie are at it again creating risk by accepting high-risk, low down payment loans.
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER For years even before the housing bubble some members in Congress and the House Financial Service Committee have been attempting to reduce the scope of Fannie and Freddie and protect the American taxpayer. There has been talk in Congress of developing a private capital program in conjunction with Ginnie Mae. Ginnie Mae is a government owned corporation that guarantees bonds backed by home mortgages that have been guaranteed by a government agency, mainly the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration. FHA loans have been around a long time, designed to help borrowers who couldn’t get conventional home loans because they
had low credit scores or limited resources. However, unlike the subprime loans from 10 years ago these burrowers as well as the properties they purchased were better scrutinized. FHA inspected the properties being financed through them and were sometimes a seller’s and realtor’s nightmare because of their thorough procedures. VA loans are also created through Ginnie Mae as a veteran’s benefit. Currently only about 10 percent of mortgage backed loans are originated through Ginnie Mae. The program that is being floated is to work with private mortgage credit guarantors using the Ginnie Mae system creating a private capital buffer for the loan. Presumably, this would protect taxpayers from some of the risk encountered when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were taken over by the government and bailed out by taxpayers. The objective is to reduce the size of Fannie and Freddie and put some of the risk onto private capital. Will this work? No one really knows and any threat to Fannie and Freddie will encoun-
ter enormous push back from government officials not to mention Fannie and Freddie employees, who have an obvious financial benefit to keep expanding these agencies. Not only are our primary mortgage lenders going through a generational change, our newest generation of adults may also be going through a generational change. Gen Z children, who are now collage age or about to graduate, appear to be a lot more serious about finance than their parents and even their hippie grandparents. Having lived through the financial crisis and experiencing the scars left on their families, they are approaching adulthood with a more conservative bent. According to The Wall Street Journal, they are doing a lot less partying and consider being well-off financially an important part of their lives. Who knew that kids raised on video games, you tube and texting would turn into a generation we haven’t seen since the Greatest Generation. Works for me and for the future of real estate.
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Love Bradenton Beach group forming The newly-forming Love Bradenton Beach group wants to promote Bradenton Beach and its business community. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Book A Little Sunshine and Segs by the Sea co-owners Walter Loos and Julie Kirkwood, and Bradenton Beach Marina president Mike Bazzy, are spearheading the efforts to start a new business organization called Love Bradenton Beach. The group held its inaugural meeting at the Bridge Street Bistro on Thursday, Sept. 27. Attendees shared their thoughts on what the group might be and how it might interact with the recently inactive Bridge Street Merchants association. Love Bradenton Beach will meet again in the second-floor Bridge Street Bistro dining room at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. Members of the Bradenton Beach business community are invited to attend and share in the brainstorming efforts. The group’s still-evolving website, LoveBradentonBeach.com, says, “Love Bradenton Beach is comprised of a
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The Sept. 27 Love Bradenton Beach meeting served as a brainstorming session for the newlyforming business group. group of committed stakeholders that are interested in looking at and developing sustainable destination marketing/management strategies and plans that are aimed at building upon and furthering Bradenton Beach’s world class destination status.” The Sept. 27 attendees included BridgeWalk and Silver Surf resort
owner Angela Rodocker; Bridge Street Bistro and Island Time co-owner Ron Fuller; French Table restaurant co-owner Marieke Celis; Back Alley Treasures & Bar owners Heather and Travis Keith; Island Cream owner Tracey Cusak; Island Pearl Excursions owner Capt. Jeff Stephens; Casey Hoffman Promotes photographer and videographer Casey
Hoffman, who also owns Zegway by the Bay and AMI Radio; Photography by Lisa E owner Lisa Hlywa, who also represented the AMI Chamber of Commerce; Joseph M’Mwirichia, founder of 24 Inspired Media in Longboat Key; Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Greg Dawson, from the Small Business Administration. Loos and Bazzy want to form a business organization that extends beyond Bridge Street and promotes Bradenton Beach businesses citywide. Loos said the group might resemble Realize Bradenton, the nonprofit organization that promotes redevelopment and economic growth in downtown Bradenton. If forming as a not-for-profit organization, Rodocker stressed the importance of appointing a board and obtaining insurance for the board members before accepting a single dollar in donations. Rodocker also suggested possibly expanding the Bridge Street Merchants association to include businesses not located on or near Bridge Street. Travis Keith said Love Bradenton Beach needs to be careful not step on the Bridge Street Merchants’ toes, and SEE LOVE, PAGE 34
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Homeowners opt for retro renovation In a time when many homeowners are opting for modern renovations or rebuilding their Island properties, one family is committed to restoring their home to its 1963 original glory. BY KRISTIN SWAIN Sun Staff Writer | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – In a time when many homeowners are rebuilding or giving a modern renovation to their homes, one family is turning back the clock on their Island home all the way to 1963. Sean and Mary Anne Muniz purchased their Island home on 73rd Street in Holmes Beach in January 2018, a place they’ve dubbed Beach Haven. When they purchased the home, it featured a more modern kitchen, tile floors and a few hints as to its mid-century original grandeur. Rather than tearing down the home and rebuilding or renovating to provide more modern amenities, the Muniz family decided to go another route. They’re remodeling the home and restoring it back to the year it was built, 1963, with the mother/daughter team of Mary Anne and Gillian Muniz leading the charge. Mary Anne and Gillian are choosing everything for the house from paint colors, to specially made period-specific tiles for the kitchen, furniture and accesso-
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A wall calendar from 1963 is just one of the many unique and period-specific touches in the Muniz home.
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All of the furniture in the home is authentic to the 1960’s, including these reproduction chairs and the vases adorning the wall. ries to reflect the original period of the home. Only a few concessions have been made to provide modern conveniences including putting a new roof on the home, internet and cable services, placing a television on a 1960’s reproduction room divider, and replacing the kitchen appliances with modern antique reproductions. One of the more amusing aspects of the renovation, Mary Anne said, is watching her children, Robbie and Gillian, react to some of the antique pieces, such as a rotary phone. “I wish I would’ve recorded that because it was pretty funny,” she recalled of the incident, explaining to her children how the phone works. Currently, work is underway to remove the ceramic tile from the home, uncovering and refinishing the original terrazzo flooring. Once flooring is complete, kitchen renovations will begin. All of the lighting, accessories and decorative touches for the home have been carefully tracked down and lovingly selected by Mary Anne and Gillian from vintage shops and authentic reproduction companies. While most of the furniture in the home is reproduction pieces, great care and a lot of research was done by the two women to make sure that it’s authentic to the time period before it earned its place in the home. Much of the furniture they’ve selected is made by Heywood Wakefield, a company specializing in mid-century modern furniture that has been in business since 1897. Upon entering the home, the first thing that visitors will notice is the vintage cinderblock wall
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Mother and daughter team Mary Anne and Gillian Muniz are working together to restore their new Holmes Beach home to its 1963 original state with a few modern upgrades. Right, A mid-century ceramic peacock is an ode to the peacocks who roamed Longboat Key. shading the porch with cutouts to allow a breeze through. The porch is decorated with a vintage reproduction seat grouping. Entering through the front door, there is a dining room with a vintage 1963 wall calendar decorating one wall and the kitchen awaiting to be restored on one side. On the other is the living area with three bedrooms and two bathrooms off to the side. Gillian, however, makes her home in the attached pool house area featuring its own bathroom and separate entrance. From the living area, large windows and sliding glass doors give a lovely view of the outdoor patio area and fully restored pool. Restoration work isn’t the only retro thing the family is planning to do with the property. While the Muniz’s plan to one day make the Island their full-time home, once renovations are complete they plan to periodically rent the home through Anna Maria Vacations to help make their dream a reality, a practice common prior to the economic hardships suffered in the mid-2000s. The family currently makes their full-time home in Minnesota. You can follow the home’s journey back to 1963 on their Beach Haven social media page at www. instagram.com/beachhavenami.
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A mid-century ceramic pelican is planned to have a spot in the home’s kitchen when renovations are complete.
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Vacation rental exceptions, parking requirements discussed Commissioner Jake Spooner thinks owner-occupied short-term vacation rentals should be exempt from the city’s vacation rental ordinance. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – City Commissioners recently revisited previous decisions made regarding vacation rental regulations and residential parking requirements. At the request of Commissioner Jake Spooner, the commission and city staff discussed these matters during the commission’s Tuesday, Sept. 25, work meeting. Spooner believes owner-occupied rentals in residential neighborhoods should be exempt from the Transient Public Lodging Establishment (TPLE) regulations and licensing requirements adopted and enacted last year. Spooner believes owner-occupied rentals should be exempted because the onsite owners prevent excess occupancy noise, parking, trash and other potential vacation rental-related
concerns from occurring. Resident Jim Hassett asked if an amended ordinance would apply not only to duplexes, but also to owneroccupied residential properties that contain multiple structures. “As long as you live there,” Spooner said. Resident and duplex owner John Burns asked if an amended ordinance would relieve the owner of all rules and regulations contained in the TPLE ordinance. He was told it would, and Spooner noted the noise ordinance that applies to all residential properties still provides a means to address vacation rental-related noise complaints. After a brief discussion on this topic, Spooner made a motion directing City Attorney Ricinda Perry to draft an amended Transient Public Lodging Establishment ordinance for future commission consideration. Mayor John Chappie said he would support Spooner’s motion directing Perry to do so, but that does not mean he will support the proposed amendment scheduled for first reading during the Thursday, Oct. 17, commission meeting. That meeting will start at noon.
During the work meeting, City Treasurer Shayne Thompson said the city does not track the number of owner-occupied vacation rentals. When contacted later, Thompson said the city clerk’s office recently sent out 758 TPLE renewal notices and Monday, Oct. 1, is the deadline to renew or obtain a TPLE license without incurring a late fee.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
During the work meeting, City Planner Alan Garrett said the current Land Development Code (LDC) currently requires one parking space for every 500 square feet of livable space. Building Official Steve Gilbert said this equates to six to eight parking spaces being required for a 3,500 square foot home built on a standard 50 x 100 square foot lot – depending on how much space is air-conditioned. Spooner said the current parking requirements nearly doubled when the LDC was amended in 2016, and he feels those requirements are excessive. Garrett said the requirements used to be based on the number of bedrooms, but he would be shown a set of building plans that showed three bedrooms and the house would later be adver-
tised as having six bedrooms because the dens, offices and other rooms were actually being used as bedrooms. Garrett said almost all building plans recently submitted to the city were able to meet the parking requirements. He said the goal is to have as much parking as possible located underneath the structure. Chappie asked Police Chief Sam Speciale if his officers were dealing with many parking complaints. “If it’s not on our streets there’s nothing we can do about it. We haven’t had major issues with it,” Speciale said. Spooner said the additional parking spaces lead to less landscaping and less open space, which in his opinion reduces the character of residential neighborhoods. Chappie suggested the square footage calculation might need to be adjusted in a manner that requires fewer parking spaces, but the commission took no formal action. Spooner said he would further research this issue.
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND 3708 Gulf Drive 1 Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4209523 $1,335,000
H O L M E S B E AC H 503 70th Street Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4406584 $649,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2509 Avenue C B Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4208192 $583,000
BR ADENTON 7411 20th Avenue NW Debbie Vogler 941-705-3328 A4212644 $575,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 529 Key Royale Drive Hannah Hillyard 941.744.7358 A4184576 $1,945,000
PA L M E T T O 2715 Terra Ceia Bay Boulevard 704 Toni Lyon 941-928-8735 A4212862 $329,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 3705 E Bay Drive 212 Deborah Capobianco 941-704-2394 A4408046 $310,000
PA R R I S H 11764 Shirburn Circle Kristi Berger 941-730-3801 A4411164 $289,999
BR ADENTON 8139 37th Avenue Circle W Cheryl Roberts 941-266-1450 A4404272 $619,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2509 Avenue C A Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4208163 $593,000
BR ADENTON 3605 116th Street W Paula Keegan-Bock 941-224-5909 A4406215 $365,000
BR ADENTON 5604 52nd Avenue W Leah Secondo 941-545-4430 A4409102 $339,995
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BR ADENTON 7840 34th Avenue W 202 Barb Eberhart 614-204-7687 A4415004 $479,000
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Commission revisits impervious pool calculations Counting swimming pools as impervious surfaces makes it more challenging to include a pool when developing a property. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – At the request of Commissioner Jake Spooner, the commission’s 3-2 decision in February to count swimming pools as impervious surfaces was revisited during the commission’s Sept. 25 work meeting. In February, Spooner and Commissioner Ralph Cole opposed the commission majority’s decision to count swimming pools as impervious surfaces when calculating the 40 percent lot coverage allowance. An impervious surface does not allow rainwater and tidal waters to drain downward through the surface. At the time, the commission majority felt the additional lot coverage restrictions might lead to the construction of smaller vacation rental homes. Spooner disagreed and said developers would find a way to work around the additional lot coverage restrictions when building new homes, but those who wish to add a pool to an existing home might be prevented from doing so. The commission has also recently increased the distance a pool must be set back from the property lines, increasing it from three feet to 10 feet. During the late-September work meeting, Spooner asked if a special exception could be granted to a property owner who wanted to build a pool that would exceed the 40 percent lot coverage – in exchange for agreeing
not to use the home as a vacation rental. Building Official Steve Gilbert said unlike special exceptions for parking that have recently been granted with a vacation rental stipulation, special exceptions cannot be granted for pools that exceed the maximum lot coverage allowances. Gilbert said he didn’t think a special exception for excess lot coverage would hold up in court if challenged. He said the pool restrictions could be adjusted as part of the various zoning designations that exist throughout the city. Mayor John Chappie said he had mixed feelings when the commission majority decided to count pools as impervious surfaces, but pool noise and the impact that has on neighbors was one of the factors he considered when casting his vote on pervious pool calculations in February. During last month’s work meeting, Chappie responded Spooner’s concerns about existing properties. “You buy it the way it is and the rules are on the books,” he said. Chappie also said he was open to discussing other options if they were presented. Spooner noted that pools used count as pervious surfaces and property owners are now restricted by the commission-initiated changes. “There’s no remedy for it,” Spooner said. He suggested counting 50 percent of the pool area as an impervious surface instead of 100 percent. As he did in July, builder Keven McNamara said the amended pool regulations are preventing him from installing pools at two properties he developed at 110 and 112 Seventh Street South. During the work meeting, McNa-
Right now, we’ve got one property we can’t sell without a pool. Nobody has interest in it.” Kevin McNamara, Builder
mara said the new restrictions were hindering his ability to sell those properties. “Right now, we’ve got one property we can’t sell without a pool. Nobody has interest in it,” he said, noting that pools were recently installed at two neighboring properties. “When I bought these lots, I did do my homework. I did find out what my options are, but they’ve been removed from me. At this point I’ve been damaged on those lots,” McNamara said. When asked about this in July, McNamara said he’s considered filing a Bert Harris claim against the city. To date, Bradenton Beach is the only one of the three Island cities to not be named in a Bert Harris suit. The commission took no formal action regarding the impervious pool calculations and additional discussion is expected at future commission and Planning and Zoning Board meetings. Residential parking requirements and other regulations enacted to address concerns about vacation rentals may also be part of those future discussions.
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An enchanted evening at school Anna Maria Elementary School was alive with exploration on Wednesday, Oct. 3, during Literacy Night. The theme of the evening was "An Enchanted Forest," and some students and parents dressed for the occasion wearing enchanted costumes and clothing. Literacy Night is the culmination of three days of book sales open to kids, parents and the public. It’s a good way to shop for younger readers for the holidays. AME Media Specialist Lynne McDonough said book sales were good, and there were some interesting events planned for some of the ground-floor classrooms. There was also a PTO bake sale in the school TOM VAUGHT | SUN lobby with lots of sweet treats made Enchanted princess Lexi Baugher poses with her teacher, Dr. Laura by teachers and parents. Redeker.
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HURRICANE: Wary officials eye Michael FROM PAGE 1
that typically flood and catch basins were cleaned so the water can get to where it needs to go. “I heard some mention of possible king tides too,” Woodard cautioned. Bradenton Beach does not provide sandbags, but sandbags can be obtained at the east end of G.T. Bray Park, at 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W. in Bradenton. ID is required and county residents are allowed 10 bags per household. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said the generator that powers the Police Department and public works buildings was being tested, and he and others would continue to monitor the storm. “We are already prepared. We were in June and we just double checked today. All equipment is in working order, we have reserve fuel and water, we have 3,000 bags on standby and our filling area is topped off with sand. We rehearsed our evacuation and emergency notification plan. I am confident all is in order,” Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said early this evening. Anna Maria Public Works Manager Dean Jones said, “We made preparations with our equipment, our personnel and our plan of attack. We’ve got our barricades ready, and we’ll have more information on Tuesday. We’re monitoring the high and low tides, and sandbags are available at the north end of Bayfront Park on North Bay Boulevard.” Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said, “We’re not doing anything more than our regular sandbag preparations. Sandbags can be found in front of the police station and city hall, on the south end of the property.” Manatee County issued a press release this afternoon
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The predicted path of Hurricane Michael has the storm hitting the Florida Panhandle. that said, “Hurricane Michael is projected to deliver up to four inches of rainfall and a storm surge of up to four feet,” according to acting Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer. “Beachgoers should be aware of dangerous rip currents and high surf. Swimming and surfing are not advised. We’re advising people to avoid driving through water if there’s standing water on local roads. People can act over the next day to secure lanai furniture and any valuables they have outdoors. We expect Hurricane Michael to deliver strong winds in the area, so the time to prepare is right now,” Litschauer said.
BERT HARRIS: City receives 29 new claims FROM PAGE 1
to $250,000, claiming property loss due to a reduction in occupancy. The property owner also is represented by Thomas. Just under the deadline, six claims were received at city hall on Oct. 2 amounting to $2,117,000 in requests for compensation. All of the property owners are represented by attorney Scott Rudacille. While all six claims list occupancy as a reason for filing for
compensation due to property value loss, one claim also lists loss of future land use as a reason, and two list restrictions on the number of bedrooms allowed for new construction for shortterm rental properties. The city’s ordinances restrict the number of bedrooms on new construction to four per single family home or two bedrooms per side of a duplex for short-term rental properties. The 29 claims were in response
to a postcard mailing sent out by city hall Oct. 1, 2017, advising property owners of their rights under the Bert Harris Act and the vacation rental ordinances previously passed by commissioners. Property owners were given one year from receipt of the postcard to file Bert Harris claims. Now city leaders have 150 days from receipt of the claims to respond or offer a settlement to property owners.
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Joggers and walkers return to AMI beaches as the red tide apparently moves offshore.
RED TIDE: Makes a retreat FROM PAGE 1
Respiratory irritation was reported on Sept. 26 and from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach and on Sept. 26, from Sept. 28-30 and on Oct. 2 at Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach. Fish kills also were reported in Manatee County over the past week. Red tide is a type of algae that emits a neurotoxin when it blooms. Deadly to fish, sea turtles, marine mammals and shorebirds that feed on affected fish, red tide makes shellfish unfit to eat, and can cause respiratory irritation in people, especially those with asthma, COPD or other respiratory diseases.
LOVE: Bradenton Beach group forming FROM PAGE 29
Bazzy said he prefers Love Bradenton Beach to operate as an independent entity that could at times work with the Bridge Street Merchants. Hoffman proposed a short promotional video that provides an overview of the Bradenton Beach business community and can be shared through social media. She said individual businesses owners might then want their own videos, which would provide additional social media content. When contacted earlier this week, Loos
said he was now leaning toward Love Bradenton Beach initially operating as a business collaborative rather than a not-for-profit organization.
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Questions were raised about the current status of the Bridge Street Merchants and whether the group still plans to host the annual Christmas on Bridge Street holiday event. This led to discussion as to what role Love Bradenton Beach might play in the holiday celebrations. Bazzy and Loos
mentioned the possibility of a holiday boat parade coinciding with Christmas on Bridge Street. Rodocker, a former Bridge Street Merchants president, said in recent years it’s become more challenging to get business owners involved in the association’s activities – and the merchants group has experienced the departures of several key members in recent years. Bridge Tender Inn owner Fred Bartizal is now servings as the Bridge Street Merchants president, and Paradise Boat Tours general
manager Sherman Baldwin is a board member. Bartizal and Baldwin were out of state when the recent meeting took place, but Baldwin plans to attend the Oct. 25 meeting. When contacted via text during the Sept. 27 meeting, Baldwin said the Bridge Street Merchants still intend to host Christmas on Bridge Street this year and planning will begin soon. Rodocker said she plans to pay for holiday decorations to be placed along Bridge Street, but some uncertainty remains regarding the annual tree lighting ceremony.
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OBITUARIES Glen Alton Loudermilk Glen Alton Loudermilk, loving husband and father of three, passed away the morning of Aug. 10, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Glen was born on Oct. 9, 1947 in Atlanta, Ga. He was raised in St. Simons Island and Brunswick, Ga., alongside his brother and best friend, Steve, who passed away when they were teenagers. Their favorite things to do were fish with their dad, joyride in town with their buddies and just generally cause trouble. Glen’s wild and crazy days were quickly whipped into shape when he met Janis Kennedy, the love of his life, in college. She was attending the University of North Carolina, and he attended Duke University. Their schools may have been rivals, but that didn’t stand in the way of a true love that blossomed quickly. They were engaged two months after they met on a blind date and married five months later. In the next 50 years, they would go on to have three children and four grandchildren. Glen became a dentist and practiced until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1988 at the age of 40. In the years that followed, he and his family traveled around the country and around the world many times. He was known for his quick wit and his Duke T-shirts, both of which he held on to throughout his entire journey through life. He loved to live on the water, fish off the dock and take his boat out. He was a handy man, who enjoyed building and fixing things for his loved ones.
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8/23, violation of a domestic violence injunction, 200 block of Oak Avenue. The complainant said the accused had an injunction, and she has been contacting him via text message. 10/1, suspicious circumstances, 500 block of Magnolia Avenue. The complainant said the roof of his convertible had been cut.
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Glen is survived by his wife, Janis; their three children, Richard, Joel and Leah; and their four grandchildren, Rebecca, Jillian, Trevor and Spencer. His family is heartbroken by their loss, but they can just imagine Glen and Steve, together again, causing all sorts of teenage trouble.
Shirley L. Lightfoot Shirley L. Lightfoot, of Holmes Beach, Fla., passed away on October 1, 2018, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Shirley was the daughter of John Redding Rimes and Gertha Jane Johnson Rimes. She was born in Blakely, Ga., on June 25, 1935. She moved to Riverview, Fla., in 1948. She was a 1953 graduate of Brandon High School. After graduation, she worked for General Telephone (Verizon) for over 45 years. After retiring from General Telephone, she worked part time as a movie screening coordinator for several years where she made many wonderful friends. She lived in various cities in the Tampa Bay Area including Riverview, Temple Terrace, North Redington Beach, New Tampa and Odessa before moving to Holmes Beach, Fla., in 2010. Shirley loved couponing, soap operas, movies, playing slots, the beach, her iPad, ice cream, anything purple, talking inanimate objects and Christmas. She never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her daughter, Debi Wohlers (Lori Waggoner), of Holmes Beach; daughter, Cindy (Jimi) Ippolito, of Anna Maria; sister, Jeanette (Charley) Worley, of Sarasota; grandson, Ryan Ippolito, of Bradenton; granddaughter,
defendant on a boat after he was identified as the person who yelled obscenities at, made threats and tried to start fights with several people. He jumped on a dinghy and went to his boat. The officer called the Coast Guard to get him, and he was arrested.
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9/29, motor vehicle theft, 10100 block of Cortez Road West. The complainant said his car was towed while parked at an ex-girlfriend’s house. 10/2, burglary to an unoccupied structure, 10313 Cortez Road W. A shed behind a mobile home was burglarized.
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Haley (Vasco) Duke, of Riverview; great grandchildren, Rosalyn and Harrison Duke; long-time friend Nancy Loeffler, and many, many friends and neighbors. The family wishes to thank the DaVita Medical Group in Palmetto, The Cancer Center of SarasotaManatee in Bradenton and the many angels at the Bradenton Tidewell Hospice House. At Shirley’s request, no service will be held. Donations can be made to the Bradenton Tidewell Hospice House. https://www.tidewellhospice.org/welcome/donors/ donate-now/
Donald Pampuch Donald Pampuch, 76, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. He was a long-time resident of Anna Maria Island and had just recently moved to Bradenton. He was born in Wisconsin on Sept. 25, 1942, to John and Catherine Pampuch. Don married Sheryl in 1968 He attended the University of Wisconsin in Black River Falls. He was a Realtor in Manatee County for 40 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He spent much of his time fishing, golfing and watching football. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; daughters, Kimberly (Jeff Marcos), and Nicole (Eddy Taylor, Jr.); grandchildren, Megan, Eddy, Noah, Olivia (deceased) and Tristin; great grandchild, Christopher Brown, Jr.: sister, Irene Haluma; and brother, Jerry Pampuch. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive S. in Bradenton Beach.
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9/27, warrant arrest, 5801 Marina Drive. The officer stopped the defendant for not using seat belts and an inoperable taillight. He found the man had numerous warrants from Manatee and Sarasota counties, He was arrested. 9/28, warrant arrest, 2900 Gulf Drive. The officer made a computer check of the defendant’s record and found out his driver’s license had expired, and the Florida Highway Patrol had a warrant for him and there was another from Lee County and immigration and customs. He was arrested, and ICE was called to take custody of him.
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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $65. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095
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