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October 13, 2021

The Cortez community is rallying to prevent the closing of its post office.

BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – The Cortez post office will close on Friday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m., leaving residents no choice but to travel about four miles to the Palma Sola branch on 75th Street off Manatee Avenue to get their mail.

The lease is up on the small office in the strip center at 12112 44th Ave. W., and landlord John Banyas is not renewing it, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

“Post Office box holders will be notified of the intent to relocate all P.O. Boxes from the current location to the Palma Sola Post Office, 115 75th St. W. in Bradenton,” according to a statement from the Postal Service obtained by The Sun. The statement lists an earlier closing date, Oct. 22, than the notice at the post office, which states: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, this office will be closing on Oct. 24.”

“I was taken aback when I heard about the sign they put up about circumstances out of their control. It was very much in their control,” Banyas wrote in a notice he posted at the post office. “I want everyone to know that I have worked hard to keep the post office in our village. I want them to stay here just as much as everyone else does for all of my family and friends. I own businesses in the village and I have my family in the village that

Cortez post office closing to residents’ dismay CINDY LANE | SUN

Customers are greeted with a notice that the Cortez post office is closing permanently this month.

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Bradenton Beach has a new police chief John Cosby succeeds retired Police Chief Sam Speciale.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@ amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – John Cosby has been sworn in as the new chief of the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at city hall Monday morning. Cosby succeeds Sam Speciale, who retired after being a member of the Bradenton Beach Police Department for 35 years.

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In September, the city commission appointed Cosby to serve as acting chief during the transition period that concluded Monday.

Cosby joined the Bradenton Beach Police Department in 1988 and long served as Speciale’s lieutenant and second in command.

Speciale did not attend Monday’s ceremony but celebrated his retirement with family and friends on Saturday evening.

Mayor John Chappie welcomed those in attendance, including Cosby’s wife, Jennifer, their daughter, Miranda, Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz, officers John Tsakiri

‘Big John’ Swager succumbs to COVID-19

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John Cosby was sworn in as Bradenton Beach’s new police chief by City Clerk Terri Sanclemente. and Steve Masi, former officer Chuck Sloan, city commissioners Ralph Cole, Marilyn Maro and Jan Vosburgh and several city

staff members.

“There’s nobody that’s worked harder and SEE COSBY, PAGE 23

John “Big John” Swager died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 while being treated for COVID-19 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, according to his friend, Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore.

Swager was an active member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers FACEBOOK | SUBMITTED and was a beloved mem- John “Big John” Swager was ber of the Anna Maria an active member of the Island/Bradenton comAMI Privateers. munity. The Sun plans to present a full remembrance of Big John’s life and legacy in next week’s edition.

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FDOT sidewalk project concerns Bradenton Beach officials The city will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the FDOT-installed sidewalk.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials share some lingering concerns about the permeable brick paver sidewalk the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is installing along Gulf Drive.

The concerns include potential safety and tripping hazards and the city’s future liability and maintenance responsibilities.

Funded and supervised by FDOT, the sidewalk project calls for the replacement of the existing concrete sidewalk along Gulf Drive North, from Ninth Street North to the s-curve near the south end of Avenue C. The larger, permeable pavers being used for the FDOT sidewalk project are approximately a foot thick and are much thicker than standard-sized brick pavers. It’s hoped the thicker pavers will provide greater stability and durability alongside the heavily traveled state road and state-owned right of way.

According to the post-project maintenance agreement with FDOT which Mayor John Chappie, City Clerk Terri Sanclemente and City Attorney Ricinda Perry signed in

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This section of new brick paver sidewalk was installed in front of the Runaway Bay condominium complex.

September 2020, the city will be responsible for the future maintenance of the FDOTinstalled sidewalk.

According to the agreement, “It is understood and agreed by the parties that upon completion of the project, the local agency (the city of Bradenton Beach) shall be responsible, at its costs, for maintenance of said project. Maintenance items to be maintained by the local agency shall include, but not be limited to: removal of graffiti, pervious pavers and aesthetic features. The local agency shall maintain pavement sur-

faces free from residue accumulation, algae, vegetation and other slip or trip hazards. The local agency shall sweep, vacuum, edge and provide weed control along the project corridor from 10th Street to Avenue C, only at the permeable brick paver locations. The local agency shall ensure the safety of the public by repairing shifted pavers and maintaining the permeable brick pavers and any other safety features within the project corridor.

The local agency shall maintain and repair the permeable brick pavers at its sole cost and expense, in a good and workmanlike

manner and with reasonable care.”

Before entering into the agreement with FDOT, the mayor, city commissioners, public works director and city attorney expressed concerns about the use of the oversized pavers and the ongoing maintenance responsibilities and costs to be incurred by the city.

Chappie addressed the city’s ongoing concerns during the Thursday, Oct. 7 city commission meeting.

“It’s not what we expected. We don’t really have high expectations of how successful it’s going to be. We have put FDOT on notice of our grave concerns with regards to safety, the tripping hazards and how it’s being installed. We don’t want to increase any extra liability on our city for something FDOT is doing,” Chappie told the commission.

“I worry about pavers. You are going to trip on pavers. They can’t be even all the time,” City Commissioner Jan Vosburgh added.

“It’s their right of way, their sidewalk,” Chappie responded.

Chappie noted Public Works Director Tom Woodard had communicated the city’s concerns to FDOT officials. Woodard emailed FDOT Construction Project Administrator Chris McInnis on Monday, Oct. 4.

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Bayfest is back this weekend Bayfest returns to Pine Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a kick-off event at the City Pier on Friday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring food, beer, wine and live music by the Karen & Jimmy Band.

The 20th Annual celebration is back after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free, family-friendly event is presented by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and features food, arts and crafts, a classic car show and live music.

Musicians are Mike Sales (emcee) from 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Fuse band from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; Memphis Rub from 1:45-4 p.m.; Jack’d Up from 4:306:30 p.m.; and the Dr. Dave Band from 7-9 p.m.

Veterans Day parade on Thursday’s agenda The Anna Maria City Commission will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14. According to the meeting agenda, new city staffer Amy Moriarty will provide the commission with an update on the city’s contracted lobbyist and the anticipated lobbying efforts expected to take place in Tallahassee during the state legislature’s upcoming 2022 session. Mayor Dan Murphy and Deputy Clerk/Code Enforcement Manager Debbie Haynes will provide an update on the planning efforts for the Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and ceremony taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The consent agenda includes special event permit requests and fee waiver requests for the Veterans Day parade, and also for the Thanks-living Green & Clean on AMI community gathering taking place at City Pier Park on Sunday Nov. 21.

The consent agenda also includes a special event permit for the Vintage Flea outdoor market taking place at City Pier Park on Sunday, Nov. 14.

Donate to the blessing box Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome for the food pantry located at Roser Memorial Community Church and the blessing box attached to the outside of the pantry. The items placed by volunteers into the blessing box are available to anyone in need. The food pantry is open to anyone who lives, works, is a member of an Anna Maria Island church or whose child attends Anna Maria Elementary School. Financial donations to the food pantry can be mailed to Roser or submitted online at www.roserchurch.com/ food-pantry. Donations of food can be dropped off in the Roser narthex on Sunday mornings or delivered to the church office Monday through Friday. A cart is located just inside the office entrance door for easy donation. For more information, or to arrange for pickup or a large donation to the food pantry, call 941-778-0414 or contact All Island Denominations at 941-725-2433.

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Commission candidates address beach parking …

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

HOLMES BEACH – The vote by mail ballots have been sent out and Holmes Beach residents are already considering who to vote for ahead of the Nov. 2 election. There are three seats on the city commission up for grabs and five candidates with their hats in the ring.

This week, the candidates speak out on public parking by answering the question “How do you feel about public parking and beach access?” The answers are in each candidate’s own words.

RENEE FERGUSON

“Six years ago, I had the pleasure of working on the Congestion Committee which was solicited by the city. It was an amazing experience for me Ferguson because I was able to speak to a lot of residents and business owners. For more than two years we researched

and consistently worked with the city to develop a plan which was ultimately implemented last year.

There have been some bumps, but there are provisions for permit parking for residents and property owners, and it has helped quality of life in our neighborhoods. The county opened up the elementary school and library parking lots, and this appears to be working. Holmes Beach has more than the staterequired number of spots for beach renourishment, and the ULI said that renourishment should not be based on parking anyway. “

JOHN MONETTI

“In each topic I would preface my response with the recognition that I do not have all the current information available since I currently am not a city commissioner. My Monetti feelings on the topics reflect topical knowledge though I do stay abreast of these issues as an interested resident.

Once more this is a topic that has unfortunately become very divisive.

It should not be an us-versus-them topic. It seems like some want to make this a showdown between the city and county while somehow forgetting that there were many Holmes Beach citizens who also resisted policies adopted. All shareholders should be considered.”

PAT MORTON

“I support the decreased parking in residential neighborhoods and the permit parking. All beach communities have lim- Morton its as to what they can safely accommodate.”

TERRY SCHAEFER

“This issue underscores the absolute necessity of HOME RULE. Without this right, Manatee County and the state would SEE PARKING, PAGE 20

Schaefer

… and sound off about renter-resident balance

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

HOLMES BEACH – The five candidates for three city commission seats in Holmes Beach are counting down the days of the election.

With voters already receiving mail-in ballots and those voting in person getting ready to head to the polls Nov. 2, there are only a few more weeks for the candidates to make their stance on city issues known.

This week, we asked, "How do you feel about the balance in Holmes Beach between renters and residents?" The answers are in each candidate’s own words.

RENEE FERGUSON

“There is an expression that the horse may have left the barn.

The Comprehensive Plan and ULI Study are clear about the importance of balance. I believe we missed a huge opportunity years ago to address this matter. Our Island changed from being “The Best Kept Secret in Florida” to

being discovered and promoted daily by the TDC both nationally and internationally. Holmes Beach brings approximately 30% of the total county resort taxes from rentals operating in our residential neighborhoods. Our city sees very little of that, and it must be used for promotion and advertising of tourism. I will promote having a liaison with the TDC to have a stronger voice regarding receiving our fair share.”

JOHN MONETTI

“In each topic, I would preface my response with the recognition that I do not have all the current information available since I

currently am not a City Commissioner. My feelings on the topics reflect topical knowledge though I do stay abreast of these issues as an interested resident.

Fortunately, we do have varied zoning in Holmes Beach with differing rental limitations. I personally was a commissioner who instrumentally steered us to those compromises.”

PAT MORTON

“Balance is key. Too much legislation to benefit only one aspect of the city will tip the scales in only one direction. I will continue to look at the entire picture. This, after all, is a wonderful place to visit but an even better place to live and raise a family.”

TERRY SCHAEFER

“I have referred to this subject in previous answers, it is that balance that we attempt to achieve.

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A grand reopening for the Artists’ Guild

BY JASON SCHAFFER

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HOLMES BEACH - The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island held its grand re-opening event on Oct. 8 at their gallery, located at 5414 Marina Drive. Some of the Guild’s more than 150 member artists were on hand to celebrate the works on display and the organization.

Member artists are selling their works at the gallery. The paintings are available for $60 each and are displayed prominently in the front window.

“If it’s watercolor, they mount it to the board, but if it’s acrylic or oil they paint directly on the board,” said Sharon Tarras, president of the Artists' Guild. “Every dollar we get for these 10x10 works goes directly to our fund. We use that to help the community. We have kids that take field trips, we donate art supplies to schools in Manatee County and a lot more. That funding comes from sales like this.”

Additional funding comes from other sales of members' art. A percentage from each sale goes to help

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After down time due to COVID-19, the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island held their grand reopening to an enthusiastic crowd. with the cost of running the Guild, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

The Guild’s all-volunteer membership (about 150 artists and supporters of the arts) arranges exhibits, shows, online classes and other means to further local art in the community. The art gallery, the Guild’s largest program, has 50-plus displaying artists and also features works by high school

students in Manatee County. Since 1989, these artists collectively show, sell and run the nonprofit gallery and serve as ambassadors for art in the community.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Hand sanitizer is provided and the gallery requires all non-vaccinated visitors to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

“I just wanted to touch base with you about the sidewalk replacement/brick installation project, as a few concerns with the installation have been brought to my attention. I just need to be sure that correct installation oversight and inspection is taking place? The brick appears to be wavy with some potential trip hazards. I’m sure the abundant groundwater and with the weight/size of the bricks it makes for a difficult installation, but we need to be sure we get the best end result possible,” Woodard stated in his email.

In the response he sent Woodard that day, McInnis wrote, “The installation of the pavers are being installed per plan and manufacturer specifications. The contractor is doing their best to provide a quality product. The contractor and I have been working close together in making sure that all the concerns of the department, county and Bradenton Beach are mediated. Any and all concerns regarding the safety of the finished product will be addressed.”

After receiving a copy of that email exchange, Chappie sent Woodard an email that said, “Thanks for putting FDOT on notice of our grave safety concerns. This type of design, using blocks, have inherent challenges with installation. Thanks for staying on top of this project.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Get out and vote I cannot stress enough just how important it is for the residents of this city to become informed on local issues, the seated commissioners, the candidates running for office, and to get out and vote. It is not my intention to publicly endorse candidates in this election. With the continued attacks directed at me and city staff, I find it necessary to write my own opinion.

Unfortunately, in small-town politics it is but a small group of citizens that attend every meeting and in doing so, make every issue their own. Yesterday, it was noise from children playing in pools; today it is noise generated from pool alarms protecting these children from drowning.

Yes, I am aware that a target was placed on my back by this PAC, but it wasn’t until the target was placed on the back of the code supervisor and the police chief that I came to realize this PAC will stop at nothing. What they aren’t realizing is the years of progress we lose if they succeed.

When commissioners are sworn

into office, they become legislators and need to legislate for the good of the entire city, not just for the few that helped get them into office. Local business owners deserve to be heard. Residents reap the benefits from shopping locally. Our vacationing guests may someday be new residents. Wouldn’t it be nice if they, too, felt welcome?

All I ask is that whoever wins keeps their eye on the much bigger goal: a community that is safe from crime and in balance. A community that we can all be proud of and enjoy calling home.

I support the three candidates who I feel will bring integrity, experience, and passion in their continued and immense support for the entire community.

Mayor Judy Titsworth Holmes Beach

Balance needed in city I am supporting Renee Ferguson in the upcoming Holmes Beach election.

I first met Renee years ago, when a group of us were trying to reign in a certain builder.

Since that time, I have seen Renee become more and more involved with trying to make Holmes Beach a better place to live. Renee was instrumental in helping to establish a dog park in Holmes Beach, and has worked to make it a better place for all the pups who frequent it. She attends city meetings regularly and always has something good to say.

She is very vocal about trying to make Holmes Beach a better place for the residents, especially in the parts of the city zoned residential. She is for transparency and accountability in local government. I have worked alongside Renee before and have seen how well-informed and dedicated she is. I am thrilled she has thrown her hat into the ring and am looking forward to seeing her serve the residents of the city, and helping to achieve the balance between locals and visitors we seem to be losing. Renee will make an excellent, dedicated public servant and I am looking forward to casting my vote for Renee come election day.

Laurel Nevans Holmes Beach

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10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-6130

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

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

Oct. 14, 2 p.m. – City Commission meeting Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning meeting Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – Historic Preservation board meeting Oct. 28, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting

BRADENTON BEACH

107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-778-1005

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

Oct. 20, 1 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting Oct. 21, noon – City Commission meeting

HOLMES BEACH

5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-5800

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

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

Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing Oct. 26, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting

ISLAND-WIDE

Oct. 19, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton Oct. 25, 2 p.m. – Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall

Off Stage Ladies luncheon and meeting, Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, 11:45 a.m., $26.

Ukulele instruction for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Register online https://www. manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996368 Island Time Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m. with Zoom option. Register online https://www.manateelibrary. libcal.com/event/7996246

THURSDAY, OCT. 14

RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome.

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AMI Chamber members luncheon, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $18 for members or $30 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541 Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15

Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Reserve to https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7958989 Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at https://manateelibrary.libcal. com/event/7996692

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20th Annual Bayfest kickoff event, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 16

Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m.

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

20th Annual Bayfest, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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

Register online at https:// manateelibrary.libcal.com/ event/7996389 BardWired: Much Ado About Nothing, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 2 p.m.

BardWired: Much Ado About Nothing, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 17

Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton 10:3011:45 a.m., $10 fee payable online. Bring your own yoga mat. Register at https:// parks.mymanatee.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search. html?primarycode=110006 or call 941-742-5923 ext.

6042 for more information.

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Dock expansion project contract approved CRA members seek stricter enforcement regarding the limited time commercial vessels are allowed to spend at the public docking facility.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – A contract for the expansion of the floating dock at the Bridge Street Pier has been approved by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

Approved and authorized on Wednesday, Oct. 6, the $595,905 contract calls for Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift to install 13 perpendicular finger piers that will extend to the south of the floating dock.

The floating dock will be extended to the east to provide additional space for finger piers. The finger piers and expanded floating dock will provide free, short-term public dockage for at least two dozen vessels.

The contract also calls for Duncan to replace the existing dinghy dock near the foot of the pier boardwalk. The finger piers will be manufactured by North Port-based Golden Marine Systems. The contract pro-

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The dock expansion project will increase public dockage near the Bridge Street Pier. vides some additional flexibility in terms of making future design modifications that could increase the project’s costs.

As recommended by the Manatee County Tourist Development Council, the Manatee County Commission agreed earlier this year to reimburse the CRA for 50% of the total project costs – with the county

contribution not to exceed $850,000.

When approving the contract, the CRA members voted in favor of spending an additional $19,995 to remove a broken piling and install two new pilings and two rows of horizontal timbers to better protect the floating dock and the pier from damage inflicted by boats and/or dinghies that

break free from their unmanaged moorings directly south of the pier.

“It would behoove us to take this type of action,” CRA member John Chappie said of the proposed protective measures.

The CRA members also voted in favor of spending an additional $5,285 to replace seven previously installed floating dock roller brackets with new brackets manufactured by Golden Marine.

The CRA members discussed but did not reach a final decision regarding the possible installation of vinyl shrink-wrap on the existing and new wooden dock pilings at an approximate cost of $31,200.

The CRA members voted not to spend an additional $14,371 to replace a section of the existing floating dock decking with different colored decking materials that would distinguish by color a designated area for commercial vessels to pick up and drop off passengers without lingering at the public dock for an extended period. Instead, the CRA members requested using colored tape and signage to distinguish the area to be designated for limited, short-term commercial docking.

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Artists’ Guild offering new online classes The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island has announced another online class available to anyone who wishes to participate. “Beach Birds,” Watercolor, with Gwen Kodad, will take place online on Oct. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In this class, a limited palette will be used to create the shadows and contrasts on the white birds. Instruction also will be given on working with the water and the sand, using several techniques to create the “sparkle” on the water and adding textural interest to the sand. The cost of this class is $49 and sign-up is available at amiartistsguildgallery. com.

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Holiday boat parade plans taking shape The holiday boat parade will coincide with the annual Christmas on Bridge Street celebration.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach Marina owner and president Mike Bazzy has presented his preliminary plans for the third annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade taking place Saturday, Dec. 4.

The 2020 boat parade was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its return will coincide with the return of the annual Christmas on Bridge Street celebration taking place the same day.

The holiday events are being organized by Bazzy, Paradise Boat Tours General Manager Sherman Baldwin and some of the participating Bridge Street merchants. The Christmas on Bridge Street festivities will include live music and more, with additional details forthcoming. The December holiday events will be preceded by the annual Bridge Street Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 20.

Seeking financial support for the boat parade and Christmas on Bridge Street, Bazzy appeared before the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on Wednesday, Oct. 6. He then appeared before the city commission on Thursday, Oct. 7.

As they did in 2019, the CRA and the city commission each agreed to provide $500 in financial support for the boat parade and Christmas on Bridge Street.

Bazzy said he hopes to have 15-20 boats participate in this year’s boat parade.

Later in the week, Bazzy provided

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Accompanied by Alexis DeLeon, marina owner Mike Bazzy presented his boat parade plans while seeking financial support from the Bradenton Beach CRA. some additional boat parade details via email. According to Bazzy, the parade will begin at 6 p.m. and the participating vessels will gather ahead of time near the south end of Jewfish Key. The parade will head northwest along the Longboat Pass Bridge and then north up the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade will pass alongside the Bridge Street Pier and end at the Bradenton Beach Marina. The parade can be viewed from the Longboat Pass Bridge from 6-6:30 p.m. or from the Bridge Street Pier from 6:30-7 p.m.

“I invite boat owners to decorate their vessels and join the fun. The parade is open to powerboats and sailboats and entry into the parade is free,” Bazzy stated in his email.

The best-decorated boat will earn a $200 cash prize.

For entry forms and more information, call the Bradenton Beach Marina at 941-778-2288, or visit the boat parade website at www.boat-parade.com.

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I invite boat owners to decorate their vessels and join the fun. The parade is open to powerboats and sailboats and entry into the parade is free.”

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CORTEZ - Whether you love crafts, food or are just looking for Halloween ideas, the upcoming Cortez Cultural Center Arts and Crafts Fair is sure to please.

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Two site plans move to first reading Site plan amendments for the Shoppes at Waterline and The Toy Barn are moving to a first reading and public hearing.

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HOLMES BEACH – After months of work by business owners and city staff, two site plan amendments are moving forward to public hearings and first readings at upcoming commission meetings.

At a Sept. 28 work session, commissioners agreed to move the two proposed amendments forward, one for the Shoppes at Waterline and the second for the relocation of the Siesta Key-based electric vehicle rental company, The Toy Barn, to the shopping plaza.

Representing both the plaza and business owner, attorney Aaron Thomas appeared before commissioners to learn

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Changes planned for this shopping plaza are moving forward with city leaders. what, if any, alterations need to be made to the site plan applications before they could go to a public hearing.

The site plan amendment for the Shoppes at Waterline was moved forward with little commentary by commission-

ers. Mayor Judy Titsworth said the reason for the site plan approval going before commissioners instead of

being passed administratively by staff was because of work done on the interior of the plaza without permits. If the site plan amendment passes two public hearings, it will be a step toward rectifying that situation.

For The Toy Barn, the discussion was more intense, with commissioners giving Thomas a list of requirements for potential approval. Though Thomas was able to answer their questions in person during the work session, commissioners required that they all be answered in writing and the site plan amendment application be updated to include all of the requested information.

Commissioner Jim Kihm said those changes need to be submitted to the city for consideration by staff no later than two weeks before the meeting where the site plan amendment will be presented for a first public hearing and commission vote.

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The 100-year storm The weather may be quiet now, but it’s still hurricane season – and right about the time a hurricane destroyed Cortez 100 years ago.

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CORTEZ – It was 100 years ago this month when a handful of people at the Albion Inn heard an announcement on the only radio in the fishing village about a big blow coming.

Across the bay to the west, the few residents on Anna Maria Island - which had been settled only 28 years earlier - had to rely on ferry service to get to safety on the mainland, as the first bridge from Cortez to the Island was still under construction.

On the night of Oct. 23, 1921, a telegram arrived at the Albion Inn, which also housed a community store and post office, warning of a storm approaching.

On Oct. 24, the news got worse.

"Key West to Apalachicola. Increasing winds and gales and hurricane velocities along the coast. Emergency: warn all interests," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration alert said.

By the morning of Oct. 25, Cortez was underwater, five feet deep at the

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Above and left, The Albion Inn was the only building left standing on the Cortez waterfront after the hurricane of 1921.

Below, the Cortez docks were wrecked in the hurricane of 1921.

Bottom, a Cortez family salvages what they can after the 1921 hurricane.

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Doodle Bug was among the boats wrecked by the hurricane of 1921. docks, according to a Bradentown Herald newspaper report, which apologized for the paper being a day late "on account of the power being turned off Tuesday and Wednesday."

Nothing was left standing, except the Albion Inn and the red brick Cortez schoolhouse, built nine

years earlier at an elevation slightly higher than sea level.

“It was a 100-year storm, and we expect another one. I never say ‘if,’ but ‘when,’ ” said Mary Fulford Green, of the Cortez Village Historical Society.

Green, 96, lived vicariously

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The 1912 Cortez schoolhouse is the highest place in the fishing village and the refuge for the survivors of the 1921 hurricane.

through the storm in the stories of her family, including her grandfather, who was out fishing when the weather started and hurried home to tie up his boat to the first thing on land he came to – a church – just in time to escape the worst of the storm.

Green's cousin, Doris, was 6 years old when the storm hit. In her book, "Fog's Comin' In," Doris Green recalled that she saw houses and boats floating by their Cortez home, the village's first schoolhouse. The whole family piled into a skiff just before their house floated off its pine pier foundation. They headed for the new Cortez schoolhouse, where several of their neighbors had already tied their boats to the railing outside and taken shelter. Green remembers her former neighbor, Luther Guthrie's mother, telling her she had to wade in waist-deep water to carry him to a boat to take him to the schoolhouse.

When it was over, one newspaper headline screamed: "Death Rides on Winds," reporting that eight people in the Tampa Bay area were killed, but none were from Cortez.

The hurricane cost the Albion Inn’s owner, Joe Guthrie, $15,000 in damages with the loss of the store, dock, fish house and boats, according to the Herald.

Fishermen lost a favorite fishing ground, Passage Key in Tampa Bay,

which was leveled. And the first bridge from Cortez to Bridge Street on Anna Maria Island had been destroyed by the storm while still under construction.

If a hurricane like the 1921 storm hit Anna Maria Island today, "Some have said the fragile barrier island would have so many passes cut through it that it would be unrecognizable," Green wrote in her book.

The Cortez schoolhouse still stands at 119th Street West and Cortez Road and is now the Florida Maritime Museum. The Burton/ Bratton store - all that's left of the 1890s Albion Inn - was relocated to the museum grounds in 2006 by the Cortez Village Historical Society and the Organized Fishermen of Florida.

According to the Florida Maritime Museum’s current exhibit, "Caught in the Storm: 100 Years of Florida

Hurricanes," the 1921 hurricane produced 11 feet of storm surge. In comparison, Hurricane Andrew in 1992 created 17 feet of storm surge.

A hundred years ago, hurricanes didn't have names or categories, but today, the storm – which made landfall in Tarpon Springs on Oct. 25, 1921 – would have been designated a Category 3, with 115 mph winds.

Of the 20 named storms so far this Atlantic hurricane season, four have been major hurricanes, according to the National Hurricane Center – Grace (125 mph), Larry (125 mph), Ida (150 mpg) and Sam (150 mph).

While no hurricanes are heading this way on the radar at the moment, more than 60% of hurricanes that make landfall do so after the peak of the season in September. The season lasts from June 1- Nov. 30. See The Sun’s hurricane guide at https://www.amisun. com/2021/05/29/hurricane-guide/

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ne of the things that makes the Suncoast special is our seabirds. Who hasn’t been stirred by the sight or song of a bird? The haunting sound of a whippoorwill signaling the arrival of spring, the colorful plumage of a spoonbill and the elaborate rituals of herons, terns and other seabirds in breeding season?

The graceful flight of a formation of black skimmers, their bills tracing paths across the water’s surface at sunset?

Birds not only inspire and uplift us, they also provide a significant boost to Florida’s economy and are a major reason the state ranks as one of the nation’s top wildlife viewing destinations.

With all that birds provide us, it’s alarming to learn that specieswide, we’ve lost the equivalent of one in four birds in the last 50 years. The major reason is loss of habitat and the seabirds we treasure are particularly vulnerable due to the loss of mangroves for nesting. Many seabirds also lay their eggs and raise their young just above a barrier island's highwater line.

Birds need our help and there are specific things that anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike can

do to help them. One of the most heartbreaking things anyone can experience is a dead or dying bird garroted in the mangroves by an unsuspecting fisherman’s line.

Anglers who fish the coastal waters of Florida will invariably come into contact with the seabirds that inhabit the estuaries of our state. Often, that encounter is deadly to seabirds if anglers don’t know the basics of avoiding contact with or caring for hooked birds. Birds live here, it’s their home, and they aid savvy anglers as they search for food. The birds get into trouble when they come in contact with discarded fishing line in the mangroves, or they take line to their roosts after becoming hooked.

The incidence of anglers hooking birds can be reduced or eliminated by following a few simple rules. First, never feed birds.

This trains birds to look for a handout and leads them to often unsuspecting anglers. Second, while you’re fishing, be aware of birds that might be eyeing your bait or lure. It’s easy to pull it out of harm’s way at the last second before a bird dives on it.

If you do hook a bird, make sure that you fight them just like you would a trophy fish to prevent them from breaking the line. Trailing line can be a death sentence for the birds when they return to their roost at night. Care should be taken when handling birds due to their fragile, hollow

bones and sharp beaks. First, place a towel over the bird’s head. This will calm them and protect the angler from sharp bills. You can then cautiously remove hooks and unwind line before releasing them.

During nesting season (peaking here May through June) birds are particularly vulnerable, especially those that nest on the beaches of our barrier islands. It’s crucial that humans avoid breeding colonies on public beaches and especially the few places designated as off-limits because of their critical nesting potential.

Locally, protected areas like Egmont Key and Passage Key are often threatened by unsuspecting and careless beachgoers who endanger eggs and young hatchlings. The birds don’t have a voice and it’s left to those of us that appreciate and benefit from them to be their advocates.

If while fishing you see a hooked or tangled bird in an active rookery, don’t approach them during nesting season. Our wellmeaning intentions can cause more harm than good by causing startled young birds to fall from the nest.

Taking care of the environment that feeds our passion is everyone’s responsibility. Follow these simple guidelines: be aware of the presence of sea birds, take care in handling them, and never feed birds. If you see a bird in distress and it's not nesting season, you can free them. If they swim

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An angler may never realize the tragic results of careless line management. or fly away on their own that's all you'll need to do. If you believe they are too weak to recover on their own, contact one of the local organizations that rescue and rehabilitate sea birds.

On Anna Maria Island you can call Wildlife Inc. at 941-7786324. To our south call Save Our Seabirds on City Island in Sarasota at 941-388-3010. Audubon’s

Coastal Island Sanctuaries has an informative website and can be reached by calling 813-7943784. You can also join Sarasota Bay Watch’s Annual Fishing Line Cleanup in the fall.

Birds of all kinds are a critical component and bellwether of a healthy environment. Let’s all work together to create a vibrant and safe place - for the birds.

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Dave and Shara King, from Dillon, Mont., had good action catching and releasing trout, Spanish mackerel, snook and a tripletail on flies and DOA Lures while fishing in Sarasota with Capt. Rick Grassett recently.

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Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing trout, Spanish mackerel, tripletail and snook in Sarasota Bay and the ICW on flies and DOA Lures on several trips recently.

Dave and Shara King, from Dillon, Mont., fished a couple of trips with me and had good action catching and releasing trout,

Spanish mackerel, tripletail and snook in Sarasota Bay on flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. They also fished dock lights in the ICW with me on another trip and had good action catching and releasing numerous snook on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly and DOA Tiny TerrorEyz. Look for reds, snook and large trout in shallow water. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay

is a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, Spanish mackerel, jacks, blues and more. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, toxic spills, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

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be making decisions on parking, traffic, and other civic decisions. I am supportive of our existing parking ordinance and open to future considerations should demands change affecting residents’ needs or compliance with state law concerning renourishment funding. Presently, we provide more beach parking than the state requires for beach renourishment funding and adequate parking for residents, and ample visitor parking during normal times. The rub comes during holidays and extremely high visitor periods, during which 5,000 spaces wouldn’t be adequate and thus, we place residents’ rights above the demands of the county and visitors. It is the county that has promoted the Island and they share the responsibility to provide parking to address the traffic created by their promotion. Beach access is more than adequate in our city and should be to

accommodate all, however, parking solutions to accommodate growing demands should not be the exclusive responsibility of the city’s neighborhoods to meet that demand. This issue is only going to intensify and will need steady management by our city.”

CAROL SOUSTEK

“We are blessed to have so many beach accesses and they are open to all.

Designated parking spots are on the access roads and across on the streets. We are a small city. We do not Soustek have ample land to have unlimited parking. So many want to come and we do not have the capacity to handle the demand. I voted to remove street parking in the residential areas along the beach for safety reasons. The results have shown this was the right move.”

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in order to adjust to current and future trends. That approach is continually addressed by staff and the commission; the parking ordinance and upcoming discussion of golf carts are examples of this necessary process. With continuing volume of visitors coupled with the strong objective to maintain desired quality of life advantages, solutions must be addressed continuously to protect the rights of all, which is why I believe it to be one of the two most important issues facing the city. I pledge to be open-minded in helping find the solutions benefitting our community, not just catering to a small group of vocal citizens. Essentially, I believe the solutions must benefit the majority of all concerned.”

CAROL SOUSTEK

“In the beginning, when we became discovered by the tourist trade, there was no balance between visitors and residents. The new commission began working on a code department to regulate issues and bring violators into compliance. The commission passed ordinance after ordinance regulating parking, pools, number of guests, loud parties, noise and more. We developed a vacation rental certificate which gave us the information we needed and gave rental companies direction on what we expected from them. We have come a long way and we still are looking at ways to improve where we can.”

AME still COVID-19 free For the fourth straight week, Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach is free of student or staff cases of COVID-19. While the numbers are coming closer to leveling off countywide, most schools aren’t as fortunate as AME; there were more students countywide who were COVID-19-positive on Oct. 7 (365) than a week before on Oct. 1 (358).

Manatee County schools have a mask mandate, but since it has an opt-out clause, it is not a true mandate and does not violate the state’s ban. Nearby counties Sarasota and Hillsborough have both added an opt-out clause in the past week, making them compliant with state law.

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Code Compliance welcomes new officer Holmes Beach Code Compliance Supervisor James Thomas, left, welcomes new code Officer Jayson Teller on Oct. 4 at Holmes Beach City Hall after Teller took his oath of office from Police Chief Bill Tokajer.

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Bigger waterfront homes, bigger insurance H ave you forgotten the collapse of the condo in Surfside, Florida yet? Those of us who live on the water in Florida may never get over it - it will just keep coming back like a bad dream. The only good thing is that the unfortunate collapse of the building and the death of so many residents appears to be more unique to the building’s construction and maintenance than many first thought. Nevertheless, living on barrier islands with direct ocean and Gulf exposures leaves you vulnerable in many other ways.

Last week I talked about the changes being made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the federal National Flood Insurance Program they manage. The program went into effect on Oct. 1 and will start to impact homeowners who have flood insurance through the government’s National Flood Insurance Program as their renewals come due. But there are a lot of moving parts to flood insurance, especially for high-end waterfront homes.

First of all, if you are part of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, your cover-

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FEMA does make additional funds available if a disaster is declared, which is one reason why governors of states quickly declare disasters after significant storms in order to help individual property owners as well as make states eligible for funds in a declared disaster situation.

Of course, $250,000 is not a lot of money to repair damage from a storm in a property worth over $1 million, which almost all waterfront properties in Florida are. The answer is to purchase excess flood insurance coverage. As waterfront property values increase, there is a growing sector of private insurers who are filling the gap with a variety of policies. These policies could be

a supplement to homeowner’s policies or could stand alone. They could be combined with the National Flood Insurance Program policy, which also offers excess flood insurance coverage. However you structure the insurance you need to meet your lender’s flood insurance requirements as well as protect your home, and investment should be reviewed with a flood insurance professional.

In addition, private flood insurance policies can go beyond what’s covered under the National Flood Insurance Program’s coverage. This might include reimbursing you for loss of income, additional living expenses coverage and even the costs of flood prevention, such as sandbags. All of the coverages available vary by the insurer, as do the rates, so purchasing excess flood insurance coverage is an important part of waterfront living and needs to be addressed with a competent insurance broker who is a specialist in flood insurance, particularly on expensive barrier islands and other waterfront regions.

Another caveat is to determine the true

replacement cost for your property. Costly high-end finishes may be difficult to put a value on after a storm. Homeowners should document every detail of the home that could be in dispute if it became a total loss.

Pictures and videos created before an event will become valuable when the insurance adjuster shows up.

Just to add to your stress a little more, the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for more transparency in flood risk and climate change, predicts the following: In the next 30 years, economic damage due to changing environmental conditions is estimated to jump to 7.5 times the current average insurance payout, up from 4.5 times.

You can’t dwell on things you can’t change, like a once-in-a-lifetime building collapse, but you can prepare for your own individual circumstance. Know what you need and get the best possible advice to protect your home and family, because no one wants to move inland.

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use the post office. The whole process has been difficult with USPS and in the end, it was their decision to walk away from this village and all its people after all these years, not mine.”

Residents are upset about the pending closure, and are organizing to stop it, or at least get home delivery in the historic fishing village, located on the south side of Cortez Road.

The post office already delivers mail to the newer homes on the north side of Cortez Road, resident Mary Green said.

“I’m 96 years old. I drive a golf cart. My golf cart won’t go that far,” Green said. “I’ve got to get my mail.”

“Retrieving mail from 75th isn’t very practical, especially during season,” Cortez resident Karen Bell said. “Mail is generally posted at 10 a.m. By the time someone would turn around, the bridge traffic could potentially make this a big part of the entire day.”

“It’s the convenience” resident Karen Carpenter said she would miss. “I ship a fair amount of packages to my children and grandchildren in Massachusetts. I just renewed my post office box in Cortez and didn’t want one in Palma Sola!”

A flyer has been distributed to homes in the village, stating that the post office closure is in violation of federal regulations.

“The U.S. Postal Service has violated its own regulations, which require prior public notice, feasibility study, public comment and right of appeal prior to a closing,” the flyer states, quoting the Code of Federal Regulations, section 241.3, about the procedures for the “discontinuance of USPSoperated retail facilities.”

The flyer continues: “What will happen to our community’s elders, disabled folks and folks without a car? There would be a real cost to Cortez residents in time, fuel, aggra-

vation and loss of community.”

“We can’t do without this post office,” said Green, a founding member of the Cortez Village Historical Society.

The village has had a post office since 1896, when it was in the Bratton store at the Albion Inn, she said, adding that the post office made the village change its name from Hunters Point because another Hunters Point already existed.

The Cortez post office is a community gathering place where neighbors meet and catch up with each other and local events, posting and reading notices on the community bulletin board just outside the post office, she said.

The flyer asks residents to call U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan at 941-747-9081, and Steven Hardin, U.S. Postal Service district manager, at 954-5276987 to stop the closure.

“Please call now. Time is short,” the flyer states.

deserves this promotion.

We appreciate that you’ve been able to stick it out with us, and we appreciate the fact that his family has sacrificed and stuck it out with him,” Chappie said.

The mayor presented Mrs. Cosby with a bouJOE HENDRICKS | SUN quet of flowers before City John Cosby’s daughter, Miranda, and Clerk Terri Sanclemente wife, Jennifer, joined him at Monday’s administered the oath of swearing-in ceremony. office and the oath on the recipient of public funds.

After being sworn in, Cosby said, “Thank you very much. It is an honor. The city’s really done a lot over the last few years and hopefully, we can keep that going.”

After the ceremony, Diaz said, “It was an honor to have a good chief like Sam and it’s an honor to have John step up to be the new chief. I’ve known him since 1989. He’s a smart guy and he knows this city extremely well.”

Tsakiri said, “It’s been a long time coming and I think he will do a tremendous job. He’s very knowledgeable in all aspects of the city.”

“I don’t know anyone more deserving or more hard-working,” Miranda Cosby said.

“I agree with Miranda. There’s nobody more deserving and he’s going to be good at it,” Jennifer Cosby said.

“I’ll do my best for the citizens and businesses of Bradenton Beach,” John Cosby added.

In early November, Cosby will promote one of his current officers to serve as his lieutenant.

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Island Players announce their next production The Island Players in Anna Maria are getting ready for their second production of the season with “Same Time, Next Year.”

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA - Following the resounding success of their 2021-22 season opener, “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the Island Players announce their next production, “Same Time, Next Year," which will run from Nov. 4-14.

This romantic comedy became a film sensation in 1978, receiving two Golden Globe Award nominations and three Academy Award nominations. Ellen Burstyn won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

The play is about Doris and George, who have an affair and over the course of the next 25 years continue to meet at the small inn where the affair took place to celebrate the anniversary of that night away from their families and spouses.

This play has only two cast members; Nancy Denton as Doris and Mark Woodland as George. Both have appeared on the Players stage previously and are well known in the local theater scene.

“Same Time, Next Year” was written by playwright Bernard Slade, directed by Island Players veteran Kelly Wynn Woodland and stage-managed by Denise Handley.

The new evening start time is 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees

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The historic Island Playhouse on the corner of Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria will feature 'Same Time, Next Year.' will continue to be at 2 p.m.

Tickets at $25 each will be available when the box office opens on Oct. 25. The box office is open MondaySaturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one hour before each show. For more information, please see the Players' website, www.theislandplayers.org, or call 941-778-5755.

The theater is located at 10009 Gulf Drive.

For everyone’s protection, masks are required and temperature checks will be taken at the door. Hand sanitizer will be available.

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'Caught in the Storm' The Florida Maritime Museum is presenting a temporary exhibit, “Caught in the Storm, 100 Years of Florida Hurricanes,” a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of hurricanes in Florida.

The indoor portion of this exhibit showcases a timeline of the hurricanes that made direct contact with Florida land between 1919 and 2019. Explore historic and modern photos, relatable statistics, personal stories and test your knowledge with hurricane trivia.

In the outdoor component, flooding is put into context by showing on the museum building the storm surge heights from notorious storms across the state.

Outdoor exhibit panels are located around the exterior of the 1912 schoolhouse at the museum.

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Stormwater improvements to continue in Holmes Beach

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

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are planning ahead for more stormwater improvements in Anna Maria Island’s largest city - three years ahead.

Commissioners voted Sept. 28 to allow Mayor Judy Titsworth to hire Progressive Water Resources for the engineering design of stormwater improvements. They also agreed to allow Titsworth to have the same company start work on three phases of stormwater improvement designs expected to cover the next three fiscal years.

Funding for the design and stormwater improvements has been approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Titsworth said.

Commissioners also voted unanimously to approve a $750,000 appropriations request from the state of Florida for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

While Titsworth said the details for what those funds would be used for, if granted by the state, have not been ironed out, the appropriations application says the project would be to implement flood protection measures to reduce surface stormwater runoff and enhance public safety.

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CRA member Jake Spooner suggested imposing a $250 fine for commercial vessel operators who repeatedly use the floating dock longer than what’s needed to load and unload their vessels promptly.

“I think that would nip it in the bud real quick,” Spooner said, of a proposed fine that would require the adoption of a new or amended city ordinance.

CRA chair Ralph Cole suggested commercial vessels anchor at a safe distance from the floating dock while waiting for their passengers or clients to arrive.

“Be strict about it, because they can easily throw out an anchor and sit there.

They’ve got cell phones. Don’t let them sit there,” Cole said.

According to City Attorney Ricinda Perry, Duncan will have 160 days to complete the project once a notice to proceed is issued by the city engineer or the city’s designee. Perry said Golden Marine Systems has already begun manufacturing the floating dock and finger pier components and has received partial payment for that subcontracted work.

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OBITUARIES Shirley Van OstenbridgeEsposito, Shirley Van Ostenbridge-Esposito, 71, of Parrish, Fla., was called home to her Lord and savior on Sept. 23, 2021.

Born Oct. 27, 1949, in Paterson, N.J., and moved to Anna Maria Island with her family in 1957. When Shirley was 15 years old she was crowned “Teen Queen” of the AMI Youth Center.

She loved growing up on the Island and remained close with her Island friends throughout her life. Shirley lived in Manatee County her whole life. She and her late husband, George Esposito, owned the popular “Mario's” restaurant. After the restaurant sold, she found her passion in teaching while working at Oneco Elementary School. Two years after Shirley was widowed, she was blessed with the love of her life, Bob. They enjoyed life to the fullest. They went air boating, duck hunting and gator hunting. In 2016 they started putting together a “Bucket List” after her cancer diagnosis. Trips included going cross country twice with their tiny home, visiting many of the National Parks and family. They also spent time at her “happy place” - her cabin in North Carolina.

Preceded in death by husband, George Esposito; parents, Aaron and

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10/1, 11:25 p.m., noise complaint, 2413 Avenue C. Two officers were dispatched to a noise complaint saying a neighbor across the street was setting up a podium outside with large speakers on tripods. The officers made contact with the man and he said they were celebrating his birthday. The officers told the man he was violating the noise ordinance and the man immediately turned the outside music off and began packing up his speakers.

No further action was taken.

10/6, 10:15 a.m., abandoned boat, 402 Church Ave. The officer responded to the Bradenton Beach Marina in reference to a partially submerged vessel resting along the fuel dock. The marina manager stated that he had the boat pulled from the water and put on a stand to prevent contamination of the water and further damage to the boat. The officer stated the boat was not seaworthy for multiple reasons.

The registration was valid, but efforts to reach the owner had been unsuccessful. The owner will be cited.

Jule Van Ostenbridge and her son, Todd Aaron Connick.

She is survived the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Opdyke, Sr; beloved daughter, Dawn M. Brown; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brother, Ronald (“sister-inlove” Jackie) Van Ostenbridge; two nieces “bonus” daughters, Stacie and Liz (Josh); “bonus” son, Robert (Tia) and 7 “bonus” grandchildren; she also had several “surrogate” nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, Fla., 34216.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, Fla., 34209 is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be made to: www. brownandsonsfuneral.com. Memorial Donations may be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla., 34238 or St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

Blanche Moran Blanche Alder Moran (Vanderzee) passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2021. She had reached the age of 100 and had received a multitude of congratulations for this accomplishment. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Richard and Elizabeth Allen, she was raised in

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10/1, 4:54 a.m., possession of drugs, 5319 Sunrise Lane. Officers observed a vehicle with a missing taillight whose driver they had warned earlier in the evening. After seeing the vehicle parked in a residential area, they approached the vehicle and informed the driver he had an expired registration. The driver was not cited and was told he was free to leave but he did not immediately leave. The officers asked permission to search the vehicle and permission was granted by the driver. After a short search, several prescription pills were found in a glass container under a seat. The driver was arrested for the pills and turned over to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

10/2, 5:12 p.m., theft, 400 Gulf Drive.

While on patrol, the officer was dispatched to the public beach in reference to theft of a bicycle. The victim stated his family rode their bikes to the beach and when they returned, one was missing. The

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Dobb N.Y., with her sister, Josephine, and brother, Richard. Upon finishing high school, she attended nursing school in New Rochelle, graduating as a fully licensed Registered Nurse. She was inducted into the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 during World War II. While a second lieutenant, she met her future husband, Captain Joseph W. Moran, U. S. Army, whom she married in 1945. They had three children; Joseph W. Jr., Robert, and Elizabeth. They resided at 98 Sarles Lane in Pleasantville, N.Y., until 1969 when they moved to Anna Maria Island. Blanche continued actively nursing until 1980. She was active in church, volunteering at the Island Branch Library, and participating in all types of crafts and home projects.

Divorced in 1975, Blanche married Storm Vanderzee in 1980.

Blanche is survived by her sons, Joseph (Josh) and wife, Sue, and Rob and his wife, Bea; grandchildren, Sarah and Chad (Jackie), and great-grandchildren, Nickolas, Samantha, Addison, and Vincent.

Blanche enjoyed making friends, playing games such as Scrabble, backgammon, bridge, doing crafts, going to the beach daily, and traveling throughout the world.

Memorials in her name should be made to Friends of the Island Branch Library, Holmes Beach, Fla., 34217.

bike was the property of the owner of the home the family was renting, so he was not able to provide much information beyond the bike’s style and color. The officer is waiting to hear back from the bike’s owner to get more information.

10/5, 3:18 p.m., schemes to defraud, 517 71st St. The officer made contact with the female victim who stated her bank called to inform her of possible fraudulent withdraws from her account totaling $70,000. The victim stated she did not make any purchases from the company listed on her statement that had made the withdraws. The victim provided police with bank statements that included the fraudulent charges.

The victim also provided a witness statement and notes she had taken related to the issue.

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Homemade pancakes

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or many of us, is there anything better than a stack of homemade pancakes, served with butter and maple syrup, to start your day off? It is a breakfast item most of us grew up with. Pancakes have been enjoyed for thousands of years.

How do we know this? When they found Otzi, the frozen iceman, they found he had consumed pancakes the day he met his demise, as they were found in his digestive tract. After his time, Greek and Roman history finds that they made pancakes using curdled milk, olive oil, honey and, of course, flour. They were eaten often with berries for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A staple of their diets.

Today, we even have a pancake day or, should I say, days. It happens twice a year, occurring in February and September.

Pancake day was initially created by early Christians to use up all their milk and eggs before Lent and their period of fasting. Is there a better way to start a diet or a fasting period, than with pancakes?

Maple syrup is strictly a treat, produced in Canada and the United States. It was discovered centuries ago by the indigenous people that lived here. The combination of maple sugar and pancakes was probably founded in the 1500s when the European settlers arrived. Could have been either the English or the French. There is no exact time known. But whoever put these two wonderful items together, we thank them.

I grew up in an English household. The pancakes I grew up with were a thicker type of crepe. Crepes are a pancake made

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without baking powder. They do not rise.

My Mom would make three at a time, squeeze fresh lemon and sprinkle sugar and roll them up. My brother and I would see who could eat the most.

But when I left the house, it was thick fluffy pancakes, served with butter and maple syrup all the way. I use this recipe at home and love to make pancakes for those that are used to a “add water to dry mix”, from the store. There is no comparison.

At Ginny’s and Jane E’s, we use this same recipe, made from scratch and served daily with maple syrup. I hope you enjoy it.

Homemade Pancakes

Directions

Ingredients

¼ cup butter 2 eggs 1 pint of whole milk 1.5 cups of flour 3 tbsp white granulated sugar 2 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt

In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Make a bowl in the middle and add melted butter, eggs and milk. Mix until the batter is smooth. Heat a pan to mediumhigh. Use butter to cook the pancakes in and heat at a temperature so as not to burn the butter. You can use canola oil as well and they will brown up very nicely, although not quite the flavor you get from butter.

Makes about eight nice pancakes.

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Sato Real Estate on top again

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

ANNA MARIA - Two weeks into fall, Thursday nights came alive once again for another adult co-ed soccer season at The Center. In an updated shade of purple jersey, the familiar face of team Sato Real Estate, Josh Sato, took to the field with brother Ben. To look at the Sato Real Estate roster on paper, the team appeared to be solid with some unfamiliar names. Watching the 10-man squad on the field, even without powerhouse Will Kretzmann, it is clear Sato Real Estate is the team to beat.

Sato Real Estate easily beat the Sandbar team 7-2 on the hottest day of the week. To their credit, Sandbar played with nobody on the bench.

Starting the scoring in the first game of the season was Shawn Markham for Sato Real Estate.

Keeping goalkeeper Steve Oelfke busy all night, the Sato offense made shots against Sandbar defenders or had wide open shots.

At the five-minute mark, Oelfke made a great stop, keeping the score at 1-0.

The game continued with great action on both sides of midfield despite no goals by either team. With 11 minutes on the clock for the first half of play, Hugo Santos connected for Sato Real Estate’s second goal.

Up by two points and less than six minutes later, J. Sato was left alone with a direct shot to the goal. The near-guaranteed goal put the score at 3-0.

Once again joining the Sato Real Estate team, Amy Ivin was just getting warmed up when her shot hit the far post, only to be followed up by teammate Greg Ross, whose shot hit the same post.

Not to be denied too long, Sato Real Estate’s Thomas Mangotic scored the fourth

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In the first adult soccer game of the fall season, Teddy Louloudes races into a sea of purple jersey, with a Sato Real Estate defender closing in at The Center. goal for his team and of the night.

Returning to the Island’s recreational league, Sandbar’s Teddy Louloudes scored the team’s first goal with authority. After several changes of possession, the game went into halftime with the score 4-1. Just a couple of minutes into the second half, Sandbar’s keeper made another impressive stop but Ivin quickly took advantage following with a goal.

Four points ahead, the Sandbar team did not give up. The tired but determined team worked hard, as the heat and no substitute players started to take a toll.

Trying to keep the team in the game, Tim Holly scored Sandbar’s second goal with

nine minutes left on the clock, advancing the score to 5-2.

Santos found himself in scoring position, with Oelfke on the ground, giving Sato Real Estate a four-point lead. Oelfke ended the game with 13 saves in the game.

With one minute left on the scoreboard clock, Sato Real Estate struck again, pushing the final score to 7-2.

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