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CNOBB facing elections complaints A second round of complaints is expected to be filed with the Florida Elections Commission later this week. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
drainage and for sunshine to reach the seagrass and sea life below. The engraved wooden planks will be returned to those who had them inscribed or will be repurposed as a boardwalk or some other public use. The timeline Saxena presented calls for conceptual renderings to be ready by December. Ayres projects a 16-24
BRADENTON BEACH – At the close of city business on Friday, Oct. 20, the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) group was still non-compliant with state laws pertaining to political committee registration and financial reporting. CNOBB and several of its committee members are named in complaints former mayor Jack Clarke filed with the Florida Elections Commission. Clarke submitI have no doubt ted the complaints due to CNOBB’s some of these failure to file the statement of organiindividuals zation form required by Florida Statute will deny 106.03. The state law says each political responsibility, committee that seeks the signatures of but they’re still registered electors in support of an initiagoing to have tive shall file a statement of organization to respond to within 10 days after its organization. the Elections CNOBB held its first public meetings in Commission.” July and soon thereafJack Clarke ter initiated a petition Former Bradenton drive that resulted in Beach mayor three CNOBB-proposed charter amendment questions being placed on the ballot for the city elections that conclude Tuesday, Nov. 7. Clarke filed one complaint against the CNOBB group and individual complaints against past and/or present CNOBB members Bill Vincent, Rose Vincent, Reed Mapes, Patty Shay. Janie
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Bayfest beauties TOM VAUGHT | SUN
Classic cars, music stars and savory Florida fare greet the estimated 8,000 visitors who attended the 2017 Bayfest celebration in Anna Maria. Story and photos on Page 22.
Pier plans propose $3.4 million project Ayres Associates recommends a more modernly-constructed pier built according to current codes. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amsun.com joe hendricks | SUN
ANNA MARIA – The new Anna Maria City Pier will feature concrete pilings and beams, plastic composite decking, and an estimated $3.4 million price tag if built according to preliminary plans introduced last week. The cost projections include approximately $870,000 to replace the restaurant space and bait shop at the pier’s end. Jay Saxena, vice president for the Tampa-based Ayres Associates engineering and design firm, presented the preliminary plans during a special
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Commissioner Dale Woodland, left, and Mayor Dan Murphy share differing opinions on the continued use of the existing wooden pier pilings. commission meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17. The plans are to build a pier with an estimated service life of 75 to 100 years. Saxena said the concrete pilings could be masked to look like wood pilings at an additional cost. Lumberock composite decking will replace the existing wooden pier planks, and there will be a 1¼-inch gap between planks to allow for
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Veterans Council opposes Confederate monument Manatee County Commissioners will have the final say on where the Confederate monument stands next. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON – The Manatee County Veterans Council opposes a Confederate monument being relocated to Veterans Park, near the Bradenton Riverwalk. The 16-1 opposition vote took place Thursday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 in Bradenton. Before being removed in August, the displaced memorial monument stood for nearly a century in the courtyard square. That square is shared by the Manatee County Clerk of the Court’s office and the Manatee County Judicial Center in downtown Bradenton. “We’re not in position to approve it or disapprove it, but we’re going to tell the commissioners what we want and don’t want,” Veterans Council Chair Carl Hunsinger said before the council members voted.
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The Confederate memorial stood in front of the Manatee County Historic Courthouse and across the street from the county administration building. The Manatee County Veterans Council represents more than 40,000 veterans in and around the county. Member organizations include local American Legion, VFW and AMVETS posts and other veteran-affiliated groups. “There doesn’t need to be any more discussion. We talked about it last
month,” Hunsinger said before calling for the vote. The monument relocation was debated at the council’s previous meeting. An informal straw poll indicated 48 attendees opposed the Veterans Park location and four or five supported it. Council members were then asked to
solicit official consensus from their respective groups prior to a formal vote on the 19th. Members were also asked to return with proposed alternative locations. “The Board of County Commissioners could say you don’t have the authority to make that decision, but they’ve given us the opportunity to give them our recommendation,” Hunsinger told the voting members. Peggy Van Gemert, from the Sarasota Manatee Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, suggested the 1850 Old Manatee Burying Grounds on 15th Street in Bradenton. Representing the VFW Auxiliary in Ellenton, Theresa Cobb recommended the Gamble Plantation Historic State Park in Ellenton; a move that would require state approval. After the votes were cast, Hunsinger said, “We do not accept the monument for our Veterans Park and that’s what we’re going to tell our Board of County Commissioners.” Hunsinger said a letter would be drafted stating the council’s position and sent to the county commission. see monument, page 11
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Sun website a finalist in international competition The Anna Maria Island Sun website has been named a finalist in the 2017 EPPY Awards, presented by Editor & Publisher, the journalism industry’s trade publication. The Sun’s website, amisun.com, is one of three finalists in website redesign with less than 1 million unique monthly visitors. The website launched on Aug. 21. The EPPY Awards honor the best media-affiliated websites in the world. The 22-year-old awards attracted more than 300 entries competing in 30 diverse categories.
Island Players to host Chamber The next Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange will be held at the Island Players Theatre, 10009 Gulf Drive, in Anna Maria o9m Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will see a rehearsal from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and win one of eight prizes in a raffle, The cost is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for prospective members. An RSVP to the Chamber at 941-7781541 is not necessary but would be apppreciated
Ferry service update The Sarasota Bradenton Ferry Company issued a press release last week touting the launch of its new website and Facebook page in anticipation of the launch of the 149-passenger vessel that will provide waterborne transport to and from the 10th Street Boat Basin in downtown Sarasota, the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach and the Bradenton Riverwalk. The ferry service is expected to launch in early 2018 and Capt. Sherman Baldwin, Director of Marine Operations, is scheduled to appear before the Sarasota City Commission soon as part of the ongoing efforts to complete the permitting process for the ferry service’s operational base. “We plan to take care of everyone: commuters, locals, and tourists,” Sherman said in the press release. The new website currently features a short survey seeking potential passenger insight. One survey participant will win a ticket aboard the ferry’s maiden voyage. To learn more or take the survey, visit www.SarasotaBradentonFerry.com or the SarasotaBradentonFerry Facebook page.
Correction A settlement in a federal lawsuit filed against the city of Anna Maria by developer Shawn Kaleta should end the need for the two sides to go to trial. A story in the Oct. 18 edition of The Sun misspelled the word trial.
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Holmes Beach commission candidates speak out on the issues
If you didn’t make it out to the Holmes Beach candidate forum, everything you missed is right here. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – At The Sun’s election forum, candidates gave their responses to some of the challenges making their way to city hall. The five candidates are Carol Soustek, Marvin Grossman, Pat Morton, Jim Kihm and Rick Hurst. Mike Field | Sun
Does Holmes Beach need more greenspace? Carol: “I’m for buying anything that comes available to us. And it’s not because I have a reason to use it today, it’s because I think we’ll have a use for it in the future.” Marvin: “We always need more greenspace.” Pat: “We’ve got to look into now and the future…We have to be very smart about how we spend our money because it’s your guys’ money also.” Jim: “My opinion is it doesn’t fit within the long-term vision for the city.” Rick: “I would be somewhat against buying more greenspace.” As a commissioner, how do you think you could help the city bring back more full-time residents? Carol: “We could go kidnap them, I guess. I think that slowly we can bring them back. It’s going to be a different type of resident.” Marvin: “We’re going to have to make some changes to make our community so desirable that people will move here from all over the world.” Pat: “We no longer have affordable housing out here and I don’t think we’re ever going to get it back.” Jim: “If we don’t have residents, it’s not practical for young families to be here.” Rick: “I think first we need to understand that our pool of potential residents is basically the renters and visitors that come here.” What is your vision for Holmes Beach in the future? Carol: “I think that I’m looking for a community of balance where you can manage your growth and you can work to solve the new issues and they come
Holmes Beach commission candidates get a feel for the dais and answer questions during an election forum hosted by The Sun. in and not always be under pressure from outside greed.” Marvin: “We live in paradise. We need to make it better and better.” Pat: “My vision is that we try to make a unit out here called residents.” Jim: “We need a group here of concerned citizens to work together on a collective vision for our city five years, 10 years from now to face the problems facing our city in the future.” Rick: “I envision a city where visitors and residents live in harmony.” Do you think the city’s vacation rental program initiative is effective? Carol: “This program is ensuring the safety of the visitors who come here.” Marvin: “They’re finding health and safety problems and that’s what the program was designed to do.” Pat: “They’re out there finding things no one even knew about…I wish we would’ve had this four or five years ago. Jim: “I think the program is working.” Rick: “I think the beauty of this program is we’re identifying properties we didn’t know about. I think it’s a great program.” Are there any items on this year’s budget that you disagree with or any that you feel are missing? Carol: “I’m proud of what we did.” Marvin: “I would like to see dedicated money for our dog park.” Pat: “The budget could be tweaked but Lori Hill did an excellent job getting the figures together along with the mayor and back to the Chief.” Jim: “The first one is the purchase of greenspace, the Gloria Dei property and the way it’s been done…I think
that’s a miss.” Rick: “One of the things near and dear to me is the community and with that comes the Center…I think we need to act more reasonably and resolve this.” What do you feel is the city’s responsibility to the Center of Anna Maria Island? What role do you see the city taking if the Center fails? Carol: “The city’s responsibility is to watch carefully what happens down there.” Marvin: “They’re looking at it as the way it’s been the last five, six years, not the way it was when it started. They’ve got to go back to where they started and start over again.” Pat: “The city needs to be able to help them out.” Jim: “They don’t seem to have a plan, they don’t have a vision. They want to be everything to everyone.” Rick: “I think it’s important to the community…I think any city who gives money should have a seat on the board.” Do you believe it’s important to have some involvement with city government before running for city commission? Carol: “This position, when we make decisions up here it affects people’s lives, not just now but later down the road.” Marvin: “If I had a choice, I would rather see someone who comes to meetings, who participates in the city and who knows a little more about it.” see forum, page 19
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Mangroves divide Holmes Beach commissioners Holmes Beach commissioners are considering entering into an agreement with management at Westbay Point and Moorings to trim city-owned mangroves. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Now that the boat canopies are down, a new agreement with Westbay Point and Moorings concerning mangroves is being considered. During public comment at an Oct. 10 meeting, property manager Robert Glynn asked commissioners to consider allowing the condominium association to trim city-owned mangroves. The mangroves in question border the Westbay property by the 63rd Street public boat ramp. City mangroves occupy about 25 feet of the 250-foot mangrove border on Watson’s Bayou. Glynn said he “wants things to go back to normal” between the association and the city. Part of that “normal” is the city continuing to allow Glynn and his contractors to regularly cut the trees.
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A strip 25 feet long of city-owned mangroves caused a divide between commissioners over who should maintain the trees. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said for commissioners to accept the offer, a formal agreement needs to be made between the association and the city. The agreement covers the city in case of an accident on the municipality’s property. Commissioner Carol Soustek said she’s concerned about the liability. Another
concern is the precedent set by allowing someone else to maintain city property. “I think our city crew could take care of it,” she said. Public Works employees trim mangroves on city-owned property elsewhere in Holmes Beach. Glynn argues the condominium association has maintained the mangroves
without issue for more than 30 years. “It’s been done before,” Commissioner Marvin Grossman said. “I think the city attorney is competent enough to draw up an agreement that will protect the city.” He worries it may cost more for the city to maintain the mangroves than to reach an agreement with the neighboring property. Commissioners voted 3-2 to have Petruff draw up an agreement for consideration. Commissioner Pat Morton and Soustek dissented. The mangroves have been a cause of conflict between the city and the condominium association. Previously, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer has brought the trimming of the trees to the commission’s attention. His concern is the height to which the trees are cut. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, mangroves can be trimmed to six feet tall. However, that depends on the type of mangrove and the previous configuration of the foliage canopy for it to be legal. As of Oct. 13, the city-owned mangroves are about eight feet tall. Some trees are higher due to new growth. According to Glynn, the trees are typically “groomed” in the first few months of the year.
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n 1969, famed New York columnist Jimmy Breslin wrote a novel called “The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight.” In 2017, Breslin’s catch-phrase could be aptly applied to the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB). CNOBB is an extension of Bill Vincent’s well-run but unsuccessful bid for the Ward 4 Commission seat claimed by John Chappie in 2016. Vincent originally envisioned a citizens group that would increase interest and involvement in city politics and advocate for policies and projects beneficial to the community. Unfortunately, he allowed those good intentions to be taken over for less altruistic purposes. When CNOBB went public in July, its members were cautioned early
and often about the perils of Sunshine Law compliance for a group consisting primarily of Planning and Zoning Board and Scenic WAVES Committee members. These members are legally bound to refrain from discussing board and committee business outside of properly noticed city meetings. On July 25, CNOBB members discussed parking garage prohibitions and CRA district boundaries, with passing references also made to the city’s comprehensive plan and future land use map – issues that had or could come before them as city board members. In August, six CNOBB members were named as defendants in a Sunshine Law lawsuit initiated by the Bradenton Beach City Commission and a city resident. The accused quickly resigned from their city positions in an attempt to cure the alleged Sunshine violations after the fact; and Vincent was the only city board member to stand before the
commission and acknowledge the mistakes made and the compliance challenges CNOBB faced from the start. Other CNOBB members have engaged in a public relations campaign that portrays the accused as community-minded civil servants being unfairly prosecuted by the city they served. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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he city requires all board and committee members to participate in mandatory Sunshine Law training and most of the accused are well-versed in the rules of city politics. City commissioners had three choices: ask Police Chief Sam Speciale to conduct a criminal investigation; hire an attorney and file a lawsuit seeking a judge’s noncriminal ruling; or do nothing and put the city at financial risk by turning a blind eye to potential Sunshine violations
captured on audio recordings. The noncriminal lawsuit defendants could have saved themselves and city taxpayers a lot of money by admitting their mistakes, accepting the consequences and avoiding the need for a future court ruling. Claims of naiveté are further diluted by e-mails later obtained by attorney Robert Watrous and paralegal Sunshine Law expert Michael Barfield. These e-mails reveal Mayor Bill Shearon’s early involvement in a group he claims to have no direct ties to, even though his significant other is a core member. Watrous referred to Shearon as a “founding force” in CNOBB’s formation. And one e-mail exchange between CNOBB members revealed a shared desire to give the mayor the unchecked authority to fire any city employee – including the city attorney that keeps the mayor and his friends in check. Other emails referenced parking garages, SEE editorial, PAGE 7
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Speak up about formula stores The Holmes Beach commissioners are currently writing the permanent ordinance which will regulate additional chains and formula stores in Holmes Beach. At this point, the way the ordinance is being written, it will allow for a least another nine chains/formula stores spread throughout Holmes Beach. There are only four meetings left this year where the commissioners are discussing the percentage cap on formula/ chain businesses in Holmes Beach. If you think nine is too many, we urge you to attend the next meetings at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 26 starting at 6 p.m. Let your voice be heard and tell the commissioners that you would like to preserve the charm of the Island by having mom and pop businesses versus chain stores. See you at the next meeting. Rebecca and Eric St.Jean Island Mail & More
Laws protect cyclists, too With the island slowly filling up I think the time is right to inform motorist of their responsibility when encountering cyclist. It’s important to know that Florida has a 3 foot LAW(it’s not a suggestion, it’s a law). This law requires that motorist give at least 3 feet of space while passing or encountering a cyclist. Even when the cyclist is in a “bike lane” the motorist must give 3 feet buffer. Many will say “ they are in a bike lane, why give the more space”, the law states that a cyclist must have the ability to dodge “sticks’ rocks, holes, etc” so if a motorist gets too close to a cyclist in a bike lane it can be dangerous. A cyclist does not have to “ride as close to the edge of the road as possible” when no bike lane is available, that’s hogwash. A cyclist can ride as far in to the lane as to make it safe for the cyclist to avoid road hazards. Also very important is when passing a cyclist on a road with no bike lanes, a motorist must pass when safe, meaning if another motorist is approaching the motorist attempting to pass must wait until it is safe.
Don’t get mad at cyclist, we have the same rights as motorist have, and before the motorist say cyclist don’t follow the rules, look around, cars are more
dangerous than bikes. Be safe. Rick Lewis Holmes Beach
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THIS WEEK’S SURVEY Do you agree with the county Veterans Council's opposition to moving the Confederate monument to Veterans Park?
• I agree. Veterans Park honors soldiers who fought for the United States, not the Confederacy. • I disagree. The memorial is part of our history and it's way past time to honor all soldiers on both sides of that horrible conflict.
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the CRA district and other advisory board business. In September, CNOBB threated to file a lawsuit if city commissioners did not place three ill-advised charter amendment questions on this year’s ballot. CNOBB claims the amendments are an exercise in democracy that will produce more commission candidates, but the true intent is to take control of the
city government. CNOBB can’t even get the simple things right. Several CNOBB members are now named in complaints filed with the Florida Elections Commission for the failure to file the statement of organization form and financial reports required of groups engaged in political causes and campaigns. While some may attempt to laugh off the actions of this group, there’s nothing funny about
CNOBB's failure to comply with basic rules and regulations. It will be up to Bradenton Beach voters to determine if this brand of politics is wanted in their city. **************************** The Sun's voter recommendations for the Nov. 7 elections in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria will be listed in the Nov. 1 edition.
Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Einstein Circle, Lifelong Learning Academy at The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Women’s writing workshop, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1 p.m., $40 for three classes. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com. Watercolor Wednesday with Cory Wright, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., $175 for four sessions, including supplies. Reserve to 941-778-1906. Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce October Business Card Exchange, Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 5 p.m., $5 per member, $10 per prospective member.
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Veterans service information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 to 11 a.m. Painting with a Fish Gyotaku class, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 9:30 a.m.,
$35. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool.org. Quilting, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Attracting native pollinators, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 5:30 p.m., $25. Reserve to 941708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool.org.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Knot tying, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m., $5. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool.org. Intermediate bridge session, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Women’s writing workshop, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1 p.m., $40 for three classes. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com. Mahjong for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 8
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Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Bunny and Pirates Bazaar AMI Chamber ribbon cutting, 12404 Cortez Road, Cortez, 5:45 p.m.
Yoga with Cheryl Kaiser, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Preschool storytime, creepy crawlies, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Shell flowers, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m. to noon, $35. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool. org. Mahjong for beginners, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., $10, snacks are provided. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats, AMI Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Costume contest, 3:30 p.m., Holmes Beach area trick or treating, 4 to 6 p.m., Bradenton Beach, 5 to 7 p.m., Anna Maria 8 p.m. Contact the Chamber at 941-778-1541 for a list of participating businesses. Classical Moments in Art History, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 6:30 to 8:30
Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Canning 101, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m. to noon, $30. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool. org. Einstein Circle, Lifelong Learning Academy at The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. 10 by TEN exhibit opening, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce November luncheon, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $15 per member, $25 per prospective member. Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:45 p.m. Watercolor Wednesday with Cory Wright, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., $175 for four sessions, including supplies. Reserve to 941-7781906.
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Eco Fitness Scavenger Run, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 8 a.m. CPR training, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve to 941-778-6341. Wine making parts 1 and 2, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m. to noon, $75. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www. floridafolkschool.org. The Sun’s 14th Annual Canine Halloween Costume Contest, AMI Sun Plaza, 202 Palm Ave., Anna Maria, 12:30 p.m. sign in, 1 p.m. judging. Pre-registration required by Oct. 26. Reserve to 941778-3986. Women’s Wellness Series, “This Puzzle Called Life” with Casey Hoffman and Laurel Rund, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1:30 p.m., $30. Reserve to 941778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com.
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Giving Back benefits Blessing Bags Project The Swordfish Grill, Sande Caplin & Associates and several others helped raise more than $21,000 for the Blessing Bags Project during the Giving Back fund-raiser held Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Swordfish Grill in Cortez. Advance ticket sales generated more than $11,000 and additional funds were raised during a silent auction, live auction and 50/50 raffle. The proceeds will help the Blessing Bags Project assist homeless families, children and individuals in Manatee and Sarasota counties. A Paradise Vacation Rentals
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and the Doo-Shots. Learn more about the Blessing Bags Project at www.theblessingbagsproject.org.
Shark dragging investigation now a two-county affair On Oct. 17, the state attorneys’ offices in Manatee and Hillsborough counties joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in issuing a joint statement regarding the investigation of a shark dragging incident captured on video earlier this year. “The FWC continues to investigate the disturbing videos and images that appeared on social media depicting a callous disregard for Florida’s natural resources. "During the course of the investigation, it was determined that jurisdiction for many of these incidents occurred in Hillsborough County. As a result, the FWC will also be
working with the 13th Circuit (Hillsborough County) to determine the status of violations that may have occurred in Hillsborough County,” the joint statement stated. “These investigations are complex, and the FWC and both State Attorneys’ Offices appreciate the public’s understanding and patience. We take these incidents seriously, and this investigation is moving forward. If anyone has additional information, images or videos that can provide more evidence regarding any of these incidents, please contact the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 or Tip@MyFWC.com,” the joint statement said.
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A monumental decision
The local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy erected the memorial monument in 1924. It became the subject of local debate in August after a Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va. resulted in one death and several violent conflicts. On Aug. 21, a protest took place near the monument that had been shrouded in plywood for protective purposes. On Aug. 22, Manatee County commissioners voted to remove the monument due to public safety concerns. At that time, Veterans Park and Gamble Plantation were mentioned as possible alternate locations, but no date was disclosed for the dismantling. Overnight, on Aug. 24, the work crew removing the granite monument dropped it and fractured it into two or three large pieces. The monument is now stored in an undisclosed location. The plan is to repair and reassemble it on site at its new location, wherever that may be.
Hunsinger’s take
When interviewed prior to the Oct. 19 meeting, Hunsinger said, “The concern is our Veterans Park has been set aside for veterans that raised their right hand in defense of these United States and its Constitution. It’s for veterans who served under the United States of America. The Confederacy was another country, or another government. All those soldiers fought for that country after they seceded,” Hunsinger said. Veterans Park honors those who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, but no conflicts in the 1800s. “We’re not going to protest. We’re not going to be distractive. If we say it doesn’t go in our park and the board of county commissioners says it should, then we’re going to use legal means to back our decision. If there’s a legal decision made and we don’t have a choice, then we’ll have to come up with another plan as to where we’re going to have our Veterans Park located – and maybe that statue will stand by itself,” Hunsinger said.
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Mayors disappointed with traffic study results The three island mayors hope for more detailed results from the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Island Traffic Study in the future. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Island Traffic Study has a long way to go before results impress the three Island mayors. After a recent presentation by Florida Department of Transportation project manager Tricia Labud, Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson was the first to express his concern. Johnson asked if Stantec, the contractor conducting the study, is providing any accumulation of collected data. Primarily, he’s concerned with receiving results that don’t consider driver origins and destinations. Labud said Stantec has gathered some data using strategically placed Bluetooth counters during the previous winter season. Additional roadway user information is expected to be gathered from the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Using this information, Labud expects Stantec representatives to determine how many visitors are coming to Anna Maria Island for leisure rather than work. Other collection methods include sending surveys to local business owners and online at the project website. Though Labud admits more infor-
mation gathering is needed in this area, Johnson still isn’t satisfied. “I think it’s difficult to find solutions when you don’t know what it’s being used for,” he said. Causing concern for Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy is how available parking spaces on the Island were calculated for the study. Labud said approximately 2,500 parking spaces are available across the three Island cities for public parking. The issue, she admitted, is that the only parking that was counted is located in publicly available lots. The counts do not include right-of-way parking. Murphy said discounting right-of-way parking removes many of the spaces available in the Island cities. Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon agreed with his fellow mayors. He said more work needs to be done to adequately assess the usage of Island roads, sidewalks and available parking during peak season. One of the potential traffic solutions offered by Labud is to enact a park and ride service for beachgoers. Shearon suggested beachgoers might not be the best audience for a park and ride service because they come with baggage. Even if some people use the service, he said it might not be enough to alleviate congestion. This leaves riders in the same traffic without their personal vehicles. “I think it’s going to be a real challenge to get people to use a park and ride system,” he said. “It goes back to knowing who your users are,” Murphy said. He sug-
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FDOT project manager Tricia Labud offers preliminary traffic study data findings to the Island mayors during an ITPO meeting. gested targeting Island workers versus beachgoers. “You need to target the people who would benefit from your product,” he added. Labud said the traffic study is in the middle of the second of three phases. A steering committee meeting to discuss Phase Two is tentatively scheduled for the first week in November. “Phase Two is the primary work,” Johnson said. “I can’t imagine having all of the information that’s needed in the short period of time the study’s been going on.” Labud said a more detailed report on the traffic study is expected at the next Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting. A draft of the study analysis also is expected within the next few weeks.
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Safety and sidewalk projects might affect traffic this week A sidewalk extension from just south of 13th Street South to the North Coquina Boat Ramp is underway in Bradenton Beach. Crews are working on clearing the site area and drainage. Watch for daytime lane closures and be alert for flaggers. The lane closures are necessary during daytime hours to comply with sea turtle nesting lighting restrictions. Meanwhile, work is beginning on safety improve-
ments along Cortez Road West, in Cortez and crews will construct interim intersection safety improvements, including median, pedestrian signal and lane striping work. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime or nighttime hours; therefore, drivers should use caution while traveling in this area. Both projects are estimated to be finished by the end of this year. • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Commission nixes certificates of appreciation The legal team representing the city in a Sunshine lawsuit advised against issuing the certificates of appreciation. BY JOE HENDRICKS
The city cannot both sue the defendants for their failure to properly serve as advisory board members and simultaneously give them a certificate of appreciation for their service.”
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BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners rejected Mayor Bill Shearon’s attempt to present certificates of appreciation to six former city board and committee members who resigned amidst allegations of Sunshine Law violations and are now named as defendants in a Sunshine lawsuit. The Thursday, Oct. 19, commission meeting began with Vice Mayor John Chappie moving to amend the agenda by removing the certificates Shearon wished to present to the six defendants – none of whom were in attendance. “I have some concerns with the certificates because there’s litigation going on. I think that could create a legal issue or conflict,” Chappie said. In August, the commission and city resident Jack Clarke jointly filed a lawsuit pertaining to actions taken by Planning and Zoning Board members Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent, and Scenic WAVES Committee members Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent. Martin is Shearon’s live-in life partner. The lawsuit alleges the defendants violated the Sunshine Law when they discussed a citywide parking garage prohibition and other land use matters at a non-city-affiliated Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) meeting in late July. The future defendants were serving on city boards or committees when
Ricinda Perry City Attorney they discussed city issues that could foreseeably come before them in their official capacities. The ensuing investigation produced several e-mail exchanges that predated the July CNOBB meeting and contained additional references to past, present and potential board and committee business. Chappie did not ask to remove the certificates for former Scenic WAVES Committee members Bona Lee Wortman, Carl Parks and John Reed, who also recently resigned, but are not involved in the lawsuit. “I’m disappointed that we’re even thinking about not recognizing someone for countless hours of service,” Shearon said. “I’m not saying not recognize them, I’m saying at a later date, when this is all taken care of,” Chappie said.
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Shearon withdrew a previous request to recognize the former board and committee members at the Oct. 4 meeting. On Oct. 17, Perry e-mailed Shearon about his continued efforts. “Prior to taking actions that may have adverse consequences for the city, I’d ask you to please speak with legal counsel in the matter, Robert Watrous,” Perry wrote. Shearon told the commission he contacted attorney Mark Barnebey
and Barnebey had no concerns about the certificates. Barnebey represents the city in a pool permitting lawsuit filed by Manatee County, but he is not involved with the Sunshine lawsuit. Shearon never contacted Watrous. “Mr. Barnebey is not the attorney of record for the Sunshine litigation, so I don’t believe Mr. Barnebey has a complete picture of the facts involved in the litigation,” Perry clarified. Perry said she reached out to Watrous and his paralegal assistant in this case, Michael Barfield. “In their opinion, it would create a huge conflict in the pending litigation and substantially weaken the city’s legal position. The city cannot both sue the defendants for their failure to properly serve as advisory board members and simultaneously give them a certificate of appreciation for their service. It’s their opinion it would be inappropriate at this juncture,” Perry said. The commission voted 4-1 vote to remove the six defendants from the agenda, with Shearon casting the opposition vote. Shearon then presented Wortman with her certificate of appreciation and the commission thanked her for a decade of service to the city. Parks and Reed did not attend the meeting.
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Help plan Holmes Beach’s future Holmes Beach Planning commissioners are developing a vision statement for the city and they need public input. To help achieve that goal, commissioners are hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. All members of the public with an interest in the future of Holmes
Beach are invited to attend to give their opinions on what elements should be incorporated into the city’s vision statement. The vision statement precedes the city’s comprehensive plan and lists achievable goals for the community. For more information, contact Planning Commissioner Chuck Stealey at cstealey@holmesbeachfl.org.
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BIEO members begin fight for home rule BIEO members are beginning to organize their plans to fight the repeal of home rule protections in the coming state legislative session.
located in traditional residential neighborhoods. “Please reject the efforts to repeal home rule that will surely come again this session.”
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ANNA MARIA – The Island’s elected officials are beginning preparations for a legislative fight. During the Barrier Island Elected Officials October meeting, members discussed priorities for the upcoming state legislative session, primarily attacks geared toward repealing home rule protections for municipalities. “The attack being prepared is stronger than a lot of us realize,” Holmes Beach Commissioner Carol Soustek said. One of Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson’s priorities is to draw legislative attention to the unequal distribution of tourist tax dollars. “There’s an awful lot of stuff to encourage tourism here, which is good. But distribution of funds is disproportionate with the cities that have the highest tourism numbers,” he said.
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In her last meeting as an elected official, Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen asks members of the Barrier Island Elected Officials to consider setting aside funds to help her Home Sweet Home nonprofit reach its goal of providing affordable housing on the Island. With each Island city contracting its own lobbyist, Johnson said he feels having time to prepare before the session gets underway in January will be key to success. “We’ve got to work through this whole session,” he said. Soustek said she’s concerned with the misinformation concerning home rule being bandied about in Tallahassee. Some of the rumors she mentioned include claims of taking away the right to rent properties from owners, plus state claims of inspecting all vacation rental properties.
Commissioner Jean Peelen said she would like to be able to present state senators and representatives with hard numbers of how many vacation rental properties are owned by investors. Soustek agreed. Johnson and Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon appeared the following day before the Manatee County legislative delegation to discuss home rule. “We on the Island don’t have any issue sharing our islands with people who come as tourists,” Johnson said, adding that issues arise with too many tourists being
Peelen also gave a presentation during the meeting, updating her fellow elected officials on the progress made by the organization. The nonprofit’s purpose is to help bring more full-time residents back to the Island. One of the ways its members seek to do that is to provide affordable housing. While the organization is attempting to build funds to purchase small Island homes to provide this affordable housing, Peelen said she’d also like each city to consider donating funds to the organization, if each city is considering providing any charitable contributions in the current fiscal year. Soustek also suggested the organization reach out to elderly property owners on the Island who have no family to leave their properties to, in order to encourage legacy donations. “It’s all negotiable,” Peelen said, adding that a life estate, where the donor continues to live in the property for the rest of his or her life, is also an option. “We’re getting serious,” she said of the endeavor.
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The Bee’s Knees BY SEAN MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE SUN
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he Bee’s Knees. The first time I drove in Ireland, I had my son as a copilot. Every time I pulled onto the road he yelled.“Left, Pop, left! Drive on the left!”For the whole trip, he herded me onto the left hand side of highways, city streets and country lanes. The traffic circles were particularly terrifying. Despite my son’s constant vigilance, I regularly turned right into two and three lanes of Mad Irish guys in a circular rodeo driving straight at me. The Irish guys were really ticked off. One misty day found me dodging sheep while travelling a track across a Connemara moor on the way to a dog and pony show - a real dog and pony show, not the political kind we have in this country. I
was travelling as fast as my meager driving talents permitted. A mad German in a BMW the size of a Panzer was snarling into my rearview mirror. Then a bee flew into my mouth. A number of things happened all at once. I spit with vigor, smacked myself in the mouth, braked with the wrong foot, and steered into a slide that took me off the shoulder of the road. The Panzer roared past. When the sliding and bouncing stopped, I found myself nose to nose with a sheep who had stuck his head in the driver side window. The sheep looked at me like I was stupid. I have no idea what happened to the bee. I proceeded to the dog and pony show. There were prizes for the dogs and ponies. There was also a prize for the guy who was selling honey from his own bees. I told him I might have met one of his bees. He was making cocktails called
“The Bees Knees” featuring his honey. His "Bees Knees" were the bomb. He claimed the cocktail was all about the honey. He explained the history of the drink. The Bees Knees cocktail was invented in New York in the 20s. It was the era of bathtub gin. The bathtub gin was terrible when it was not poisonous. Bartenders added honey and lemon in some abundance so that the flavor of the gin did not matter. The other day a determined and haughty woman who felt honorbound to impress me with her superior knowledge of my trade derided me because we did not have her favorite gin at either the Bistro Bar or the Doctor’s Office. There are about ten gins at the Bistro Bar. The Doctors Office has about thirty gins. That’s a lot of Gins. My new mentor insisted on trying different gins in Bees Knees cocktails until we satisfied her delicate and refined palate. Bees Knees
after Bees Knees were dismissed. I finally explained that she was searching for the delicate flavor of her favorite gin through the smoke screen of a cocktail actually designed to hide the flavor of gin. She then insisted on Rose’s lime juice with her gin. Rose’s Limes juice is made from concentrate, sweetened with corn syrup and colored with Blue Dye #1. Blue Dye # 1 always makes an impressive contribution to an exceptional flavor profile. I gave up on her delicate palate. Treat your palate. Try a “Bees Knees” at one of our bars. They have Island honey from Island bees and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. We can taste a couple and pretend we are driving our bar stools through Ireland. Sean Murphy is the owner of Beach Bistro, the Doctor’s Office and Eat Here.A collection of his articles to the Sun can be found at the Beach Bistro web-site, www.beachbistro.com.
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SUN FORUM: Candidates speak out FROM PAGE 4
Pat: “I’m not a politician, I’m an elected official elected by the citizens of the city and I respond to who they are, not who I am.” Jim: “I think if you want a position on the commission you have to take part in what goes on here.” Rick: “Naturally I’m going to say no. Naturally it would help.”
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What proposed city project tops your priority list and why? Carol: “I guess I’m going to cycle back that my concern for the city is to continue pursuing the TDC tax distribution which is not being distributed.” Marvin: “First one is the dog park.” Pat: “Number one, our storm water…When it rains at the wrong time, at high tide, we’re going to go snorkeling out here.” Jim: “I don’t have any pet project per se, but what I’d like to see is an improvement in our process.” Rick: “I do agree with the storm water drainage.”
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How would you propose settling the lawsuits that are currently facing the city? Carol: “We wouldn’t have made this agreement if we weren’t assured that we were protecting the city and the residents in the city.” Marvin: “We’re in a good position…The residents need the quiet enjoyment of their homes and that’s where we stand.” Pat: “We need to find out what is going to be applicable to us. Every
city’s going to be different.” Jim: “I support the city’s position in pursuing these cases through the courts to see how the court finds.” Rick: “From what I understand the idea is to throw them all out there and see how they survive in court, which is not a bad plan.” Do you believe the city’s planning commission is being utilized effectively? Carol: “The planning commission is working on the vision statement right now and that’s an important prelude into the LDC and the comprehensive code.” Marvin: “The vision plan right now is a great one, because this will give us some kind of direction with input from the residents of our city.” Pat: “I think it’s been one of the most underutilized committees we have out here. Now we’re slowly getting them back to work.” Jim: “I think the planning commission needs to continue on with their work and maybe expand.” Rick: “To be honest with you, I need to learn more about what they do.” Do you think the Holmes Beach contract with Waste Pro to pick up storm debris is sufficient to meet the needs of the city and how much longer do you think it will be before the debris is completely cleared? Carol: “I think that they could do better, but I don’t think they have the equipment to do any better.”
Marvin: “We have to understand there’s a lot of trash out there and it takes a lot of time to run back and forth.” Pat: “We’re at about 70 percent completed already with 30 percent left to pick up…That’s a lot of debris to pick up.” Jim: “I’m not sure what the plan was to start with but if the plan was to pick up debris after a hurricane we were woefully short. Maybe there’s some lessons learned.” Rick: “I’d like to add that adding to this challenge is there’s some people that are just doing cleanup and it’s nothing to do with storm cleanup.” If elected or re-elected, what would be your first item of business? Carol: “The franchise businesses, that’s still a lot of work to be done on that.” Marvin: “I’m going to get the money for the dog park.” Pat: “Unity amongst us here will go a long way. You’re never going to get anything done by ‘I’.” Jim: “I’d like to extend a spirit of cooperation to my fellow commissioners.” Rick: “First thing I would do is what I’ve been talking a lot about which is focus on the community.” Election Day is November 7. Additional forum conversation can be found at The Sun’s website.
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Fall brings exciting fishing Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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ow that the first cold front of the season has arrived on Florida’s west coast, anglers can expect some of the year’s best fishing. Lower water temperatures and the influx of bait schools will lure a host of pelagic species like Spanish mackerel, cobia, king mackerel and little tunny into Gulf and bay waters. In addition, floats along the beaches marking stone crab traps will attract tripletail, one of our most enigmatic gamefish. A lot of the action you’re likely to encounter, especially in the Gulf, will center around schools of baitfish. In many cases it’s possible to take advantage of gamefish actively feeding
on the surface. The best way to locate these schools is to look for feeding birds. When Spanish mackerel, little tunny and other predators are feeding on baitfish they drive the hapless minnows to the surface where they attract the attention of sea birds. Even when there is no “active” feeding on the surface, anglers should explore baitfish schools. To take advantage of this opportunity it’s important to follow a few simple tactics: avoid spooking feeding fish or bait fish by working the edges of schools or getting into position where you can make a long cast right into the melee. When targeting Spanish mackerel, king mackerel and little tunny with lures, try top water plugs and flies. Not only is this an exciting and visual way to fish, it’s also very effective. If there’s active feeding going on make a cast right into the action. If there aren’t any outward signs of fish try working the edges of a school where
predators prowl for the weak or wounded. When trolling make wide circles around baitfish or feeding fish so that lures, but not the boat, pass through the action. Fly fishers using flies can attract the attention of feeding gamefish by making several false casts near schools of bait and letting the fly and line rip off the water. On the third or fourth cast land the fly and begin a retrieve. Tripletail are one of the least understood of all pelagic species and require the use of a technique that’s unique to them. In almost all cases one of the cardinal rules of fishing is to never approach a gamefish directly with lures or bait. The idea is that when a gamefish spots an angler’s offering it is moving away from them. Any prey that moves towards a gamefish wouldn’t last long and they know it. Tripletail are different see reel time, page 21
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Rusty Chinnis caught this tripltail on a crab trap float off Anna Maria Island. The tripletail took a shrimp imitation.
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reel time: Fall forecast
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because they are ambush feeders. They usually hover near objects like crab trap markers and other flotsam disguised as a piece of seaweed. When small baitfish and crustaceans come near they are an easy meal. When you spot a tripletail make a cast past them and work your bait or lure right into their face. This technique requires an accurate cast but will almost always elicit a strike. The best lure for fishing tripletail is one that mimics a baitfish or crustacean. A shrimp imitation like the DOA Shrimp is one of the best options. Shrimp are by far the most effective live bait. Flies should be small and the coloration of a baitfish or crustacean. Shades of tan and brown have been top producers over the years. A weed guard on a fly is a good option when fishing around crab trap floats. Most casts will need to be close to the floats and lines where tripletail hover. Whatever your fishing style or preference the fall season is a great time to explore area waters. The cooling temperatures not only attract gamefish but they’re also a welcome relief from the hot and humid “Dog Days.” Make sure you carry multiple rigs so you can take advantage of the numerous opportunities that the season might offer.
The winds this past week have kept us on our toes here at Anna Maria Charters. Searching for calm areas to accommodate anglers has made things a bit tricky. Luckily, it’s been a bit easterly most mornings, so we’ve been able to find peaceful flats and beaches that are holding fish. The snook fishing was good this past week. We even managed a few slot fish in the bunch. Chumming with live shiners and putting a bait under a cork or freelined has been productive. I managed a redfish or two as well. Trout are a commodity that are seemingly pretty easy to come by lately. Always good table fare as well. Nearshore reefs and ledges are producing a good kingfish and Spanish mackerel bite as well. Threadfin herring are my bait of choice for the smokers, where shiners on long-shanked hooks are getting the macks. There’s been a large presence of blacktips around lately. It doesn’t take long to get a big reel screaming on the other end of one of these stout fish. These animals are catch and release only for us. But it's always exciting to see an angler fight one or these majestic fish to the boat. Looks like we’ve got another front coming to push temps down a bit and really slide us into fall. Good luck and tight lines.
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I traveled to Jensen Beach on Florida’s east coast last Sunday to fish the DOA Fishing Lures Outdoor Writer’s Festival out of River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp. The annual event features a couple of days of fishing with outdoor writers from around the country and other fishing industry sponsors. It’s always good to see old friends and see what’s new in the fishing world. Good friends, good music, good food and good fishin. Anglers fishing with me worked mullet schools in the Indian River where we caught and released trout and jacks on CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms. Outdoor writers were matched up with guides and anglers caught and released snook, trout, reds, jacks and tarpon on a variety of DOA lures. A few anglers headed over to Lake Okeechobee where they had good top water action with DOA PTs on largemouth bass. Back in Sarasota, I had a chance to do some scouting before Saturday’s 13th Annual MCFF Fall Fly Fishing Challenge. I found good action with snook around dock lights and trout on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Capt. Andy Cotton
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David Cae, Daniel Case, Fred McCoy and Devon McCracken of Waynesville, NC, show off a beautiful Blacktip caught with Captain David White. These guys are here cleaning up trees from Hurricane Irma. and I fished the tournament together on Saturday. We had a good snook bite before dawn, catching and releasing nine snook on small white flies. After daylight we worked deep grass flats, where we had some action catching and releasing trout on Clouser flies fished on sink tip fly lines. Andy caught and released more than 82 inches of trout to win the trout category in the open division.
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Look for action in the coastal Gulf to take off in the coming weeks. There should also be good action with trout and more on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Shallow water action for snook, trout and reds is picking up due to cooler water. Fishing lighted docks and bridges in the ICW for snook with flies and DOA Lures should also be a good option. You should still find juvenile tarpon in canals and creeks and adult tarpon in upper Charlotte Harbor and some areas of Sarasota and Tampa Bay.
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Bayfest draws crowds, cars More than 130 vehicles were entered in the classic auto show, which was held in honor of organizer Bill Mergens, who died recently. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF REPORTER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The festival season got off to a good start last Saturday with huge crowds, flashy hot rods and performance cars, the aroma of Island foods and music, music, music. While the temperature was in the 80s, a cool breeze helped keep it livable for participants and attendees. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors Bayfest and Chamber President Deb Wing was delighted. “It went really well and we got a lot of positive feedback from the vendors and people attending it,” she said. “The store owners on Pine Avenue were happy because people were visiting their shops as well as the tents on the street. This a big event for those businesses.” There was a sad note to this year’s event. Bill Mergens, who has organized all of the Bayfest car shows passed away at home recently. The disc jockey who played oldies for the event, Lance Hubeshmitt, will organize future shows. “We’re changing the name to the Bill Mergens Memorial Bayfest Car Show in his honor,” Wing said. “We’re going to miss him.” There was a kid’s play area with bounce houses and games in the parking lot across from Roser Memorial Community Church. Music emanated from the huge stage at the end of Pine Avenue in front of Anna Maris City Pier. Wing said she was grateful to the city of Anna Maria for its support. “Thanks to Mayor Dan Murphy,” she said. “He and his wife were at Bayfest and they helped out.” Wing estimate at lest 8,000 people attended over the course of the day.
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Above: Some car owners used this empty lot on Pine Avenue to showcase their rides. Left: One of the car show entries was a classic because it was a Rolls Royce. Below: The Privateers set up shop near the kid's area across the street from Roser Church.
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Left: Thousands crowd the street during Bayfest. Below, left: This pedal car was not entered in the car show. It was for sale. Right: Kids enjoyed bounce houses and this giant, inflatable basketball game.
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The following hotels and motels accept pets. Some have limitations on species, number, size and breed, some require pets to be caged before housekeeping services are rendered, some require deposits or extra charges, and some have special pet amenities, such as grassy areas for walking. Call ahead to find accommodations that match your needs, and make a list of several hotels in different parts of the state to be prepared for storms from any direction. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Anna Maria Island Beach Resort 105 39th Street, Holmes Beach 941-778-7477 ARCADIA Knights Inn 504 S. Brevard Ave. 863-494-4884 Holiday Inn Express 2709 Southeast Hwy. 70 863-494-5900 BRADENTON Best Western Plus 2215 Cortez Rd W 941-238-0800 Best Western Plus 648 67th St. Cir. E. 941-757-5555
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Four Points by Sheraton 13600 Treeline Ave S 239-322-1399 Hyatt Place 2600 Champion Ring Rd 239-418-1844 La Quinta Inn 9521 Market Place Rd 239-466-0012 Residence Inn 20371 Summerlin Rd 239-415-4150 Travel Lodge 4760 S Cleveland Ave 239-275-1111 Travel Lodge 13661 Indian Paint Ln 239-561-1117
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Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport 1725 Richard Petty Blvd 386-252-3949
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Days Inn 3506 1st St.W. 941-746-1141
DELAND Budget Inn 2801 East NY Ave 386-736-3440
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Days Inn Bradenton – I75 644 67th St Circle E 941-746-2505 Fairfield Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch 6105 Exchange Way 941-552-4000 Hampton Inn & Suites 309 10th St W 941-746-9400 Hyatt Place Sarasota/ Lakewood Ranch 6021 Exchange Way 941-748-3100 Motel 6 660 67th St. Circle E. 941-747-6005 Sunrise Inn 668 67th St Circle E 941-745-1876
Comfort Inn 400 E International Speedway Blvd 386-736-3100 ELLENTON Red Roof Inn 4915 17th St. E. 941-729-0600 Sleep Inn 5605 18th St. E. 941-721-4933
Motel 6 4000 S.W. 40th Blvd. 352-373-1604 Red Roof Inn 3500 S.W. 42nd St. 352-336-3311 KISSIMMEE Best Western Premier Saratoga Resort Villas 4787 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy 407-997-3300
Super 8 5218 17th St. E. 941-729-8505
Econo Lodge 2934 Polynesian Isle Blvd 407-787-4100
FORT MYERS Baymont Inn & Suites 9401 Marketplace Rd 239-454-0040
Motel 6 5731 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. 407-396-6333
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LAKELAND Hilton Garden Inn 3839 Don Emerson Drive 863-647-0066
LEESBURG Best Western Plus 1321 N. 14th Street 352-460-0118
La Quinta Inn 1024 Crevasse St. 863-859-2866
The Sleep Inn 2476 Citrus Blvd. 352-326-9002
Motel 6 3120 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. 863-682-0643
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Residence Inn 3701 Harden Blvd. 863-680-2323 LAKE BUENA VISTA Clarion Inn 8442 Palm Parkway 407-996-7300 Marriott Residence Inn 11450 Marbella Palm Court 407-465-0075 LAKE CITY America’s Best Inn 339 SW Commerce Dr 386-755-6300 Baymont Inn & Suites 3598 US 90 W 386-752-3801 Days Inn 3430 N US Hwy 441 386-758-4224 LAKE MARY Candlewood Suites 1130 Greenwood Blvd. 407-585-3000
Holiday Inn Express 1212 S Pine Ave 352-629-7300 La Quinta Inn & Suites 3530 S.W. 36th Ave. 352-861-1137 Microtel Inn & Suites 1770 Southwest 134th St 352-307-1166 Quality Inn 3434 SW College Rd 352-854-3200 Residence Inn 3610 S.W. 38th Ave. 352-547-1600 Sleep Inn and Suites 13600 S.W. 17th Court 352-347-8383 ORLANDO Hard Rock Hotel 5800 Universal Blvd. 407-503-2000
Extended Stay America 1040 Greenwood Blvd 407-829-2332
Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista 13351 State Road 535 407-239-4500
La Quinta Inn 1060 Greenwood Blvd. 407-805-9901
La Quinta Inn - Universal Studios 5621 Major Blvd 407-313-3100
Residence Inn 825 Heathrow Park Lane 407-995-3400
Motel 6 - Winter Park 5300 Adanson Street 407-647-1444
Motel 6 International 5909 American Way 407-351-6500
The Wyvern Hotel 101 E Retta Esplanade 941-639-7700
Residence Inn Seaworld 11000 Westwood Blvd. 407-313-3600
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Staybridge Suites 7450 Augusta National Dr 407-438-2121 Townplace Suites 11801 High Tech Ave. 407-243-6100 PLANT CITY Comfort Inn 2003 S Frontage Rd 813-707-6000 Knights Inn 301 S Frontage Rd 813-752-0570 PORT CHARLOTTE Country Inn 24244 Corporate Court 941-235-1035
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Days Inn 1941 Tamiami Trail 941-627-8900
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Airport 8009 15th St. E. 941-355-9000
Knights Inn 4100 Tamiami Trail 941-743-2442
Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts 941-487-3800
Microtel Inn 4056 Tamiami Trail 941-624-6339
La Quinta Inn & Suites 1803 N.Tamiami Trail 941-366-5128
Sleep Inn & Suites 806 Kings Highway 941-613-6300
Residence Inn 1040 University Pkwy. 941-358-1468
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Days Inn 5000 N.Tamiami Trail 941-351-7734
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel 300 W Retta Esplanade 941-639-1165
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Quality Inn 3090 N. Monroe St. 850-562-2378
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa/Brandon 10240 Palm River Road 813-685-7099
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Residence Inn Universities 600 W. Gaines St. 850-329-9080
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Cranberry sauce a Thanksgiving favorite Brian Mathae
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Homemade whole cranberry sauce
This sauce continues to develop flavor, so consider making it a few days ahead of time. Adding a liqueur makes it even more interesting. Orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier and Cointreau pair well with cranberry. Consider other complimentary flavors like Pama Pomegranate Liqueur or even a splash of amaretto for a nutty taste.
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became a permanent resident of this beautiful Island in January 2017 following our purchase of Hurricane Hanks and Hurricane Liquors. Running two businesses can be overwhelming at times, particularly when we are planning and executing improvements. Throw in a Tropical Storm named Emily, a Hurricane named Irma and a weekend of King Tides and overwhelmed takes on a whole new meaning! Needless to say I am looking forward to this Thanksgiving more than ever. With some trepidation I am thankful for being spared the true potential of the storms knowing many others were not so fortunate. I am thankful for our wonderful staff who make my job so much easier and of course our wonderful customers who have welcomed us to the Island and continue to support what we are doing. In our house, Thanksgiving is a lot of different dishes offering rich, bold and diverse savory and sweet flavors. A perennial favorite is our homemade cranberry sauce. We reduce the amount of sugar required and substitute fruit juice for more flavor complexity. Wine plays a big part of our festivities, but we throw away the wine pairing book. We let our guests explore what works for them. These wines are on our short list for dinner. The Italian winemaker Cantine Monfort makes a wonderful Pinot Grigio Vingeti Delle Dolomiti. They leave the grape skins with the must for a night to produce a beautiful copper color. The aroma is intense with both spice and fruit. The taste is soft and wellbalanced and is perfect for a glass or two while cooking dinner, on the dinner table or poolside on a hot day. The El Enemigo 2014 Chardonnay from Mendoza Argentina is my favorite right now as it offers the perfect balance of spice and butter. It has a beautiful straw yellow color. The aroma is ripe floral with sweet oak. The taste is ripe pear, baked apple and
Ingredients (makes 4 cups)
2 12-ounce packages fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 1 c. water 3/4 c. granulated sugar ¼ c. brown sugar Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of ginger 2 c. guavaberry juice (or other flavorful, sweet fruit juice) Flavored liqueur (optional)
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Make this cranberry sauce ahead so flavors have time to develop. Consider adding a liqueur to make it more interesting. spice with a nice finish. Cherry Pie Winery from California makes incredible pinot noir. The Cherry Tart Pinot Noir offers aromas of raspberry, nutmeg, sandalwood and light smokiness. The taste is sweet with red berries and red cherry with a nice long finish. This wine is perfect for a glass or two after a long day at work and will easily compliment your Thanksgiving dinner. La Crema’s Sonomoa Coast Pinot Noir offers aromas of cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The flavors are complex with blueberries, blackberries, plums, cherries and subtle layers of spice. The tan-
Combine water, sugar, spices and juice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for about 10 minutes until most cranberries have split. Be careful as they can splash out of the saucepan and are extremely hot. Remove from heat and stir in a flavored liquor to taste if so desired. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy. nins in this wine offer a long finish to savor the wine. This is a great special occasion or BBQ meat accompaniment as well. Bella Union Winery produces a stunning cabernet sauvignon in the Napa Valley. This is a perfect wine to finish the evening with given its intense profile. Aromas are plum and black cherry. The taste is luscious fruit flavors with subtle oak, black pepper and espresso bean.
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Turtle season one for record books BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Sea turtle nesting and hatching season is over on Anna Maria Island, with the turtles doubling and tripling records, good and bad. The season, May 1 to Oct. 31, resulted in a CINDY LANE | SUN record high number of A loggerhead turtle hatchling nests – 488 – surpassing makes its way to the Gulf of last year’s previous record Mexico on Anna Maria Island. by 53 nests, according to statistics compiled by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. Turtle mothers, mostly loggerheads, more than doubled their 20-year average on the Island, 205 nests per year. It was also a record year for the number of turtle hatchlings that made it out of their nests, across the beach and into the Gulf of Mexico – 25,379 – surpassing the 2016 record by 7,051 hatchlings. The hatchlings more than doubled their 20-year average of 10,962 hatchlings per year, despite the high tides of Hurricane Irma on Sept. 10. However, the year’s 58 disorientations also set a record, up 30 from the 2016 record. Improper lighting, beach furniture left out overnight, holes in the sand, and other causes more than tripled the 20-year average of 16 disorientations per year.
Kiwanis installs Chappie as president The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club also celebrated it 65th anniversary. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Kiwanis Club installed John Chappie, of Bradenton Beach, as its next president, at its banquet at Key Royale Club on Monday, Oct. 16. Chappie replaced Robyn Mary Kinkopf, who served two terms. As she did last year, Kinkopf presented certain members with funny gifts, which made the proceedings light hearted. This year’s banquet was graced by young members of Kiwanis Key Clubs. Anna Maria Elementary School fifth-grader Ethan Sackett charmed the crowd as he spoke, standing on a chair between Kinkopf and Chappie, about serving in the Key Club in the Island School. State College of Florida Key Club President Ryan Johnson sported a suit and tie. He spoke about working for the good of others through Kiwanis. Ashton Johnson, Manatee High School Key Club President, spoke about what she learned in Kiwanis. And Division 17 Key Club Lt. Governor Tara Garner gave a speech about how Kiwanis membership shaped her life. Chappie will serve as president for a year and is eligible to be reappointed when his term is up.
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pier: Plans unveiled FROM PAGE 1
month permitting period; four to six weeks to solicit and review requests for proposals from local contractors; two to four weeks to select a primary contractor and 30 weeks to do the actual construction according to current building codes.
Woodland suggestions
As he’s done during previous discussions, Commissioner Dale Woodland proposed an alternate approach to the pier construction. He again lobbied for a piece-meal, multi-contractor approach. And this week he proposed the new pier be built atop the existing wooden pilings – a suggestion that received no support from Mayor Dan Murphy, the other commissioners (minus Nancy Yetter, who was absent) or the Ayres staff. Woodland suggested that using
the existing wooden pilings would cut down on the construction time, which in his opinion would help get displaced City Pier Restaurant and Bait Shop employees back to work sooner; lessen the economic impact on the nearby Pine Avenue business district and make the pier available again to visitors and regular users. Ayres’ structural engineer, Hisham Sunna, said there was no way to predict how many of the existing pilings could be salvaged or how long they would last if left in place. Saxena said building a new pier atop old pilings would eventually create the need for future piling replacements that could negatively impact the new pier. The Ayres team also said using multiple contractors instead of one primary contractor would create liability and project account-
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The Anna Maria City Pier remains closed and awaits the formulation of a renovation plan by the city commission. ability challenges and possibly discourage large construction firms from bidding on the job. Ayres manager and permitting expert, Janice Sands, said reusing old pilings could also create permitting issues. She advised the commission to take advantage FEMA’s hurricane-related permitting relaxations while available. Commissioner Doug Copeland referenced the transitory nature of restaurant employees and said
he doubted any former City Pier Restaurant employees were sitting around waiting for the pier to reopen. When contacted last week, former City Pier Restaurant General Manager, David Sork, said he was now working in Palmetto and most of the former pier employees had found new jobs. Copeland also stressed the need for a local contracting firm that has a large staff and roster of
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subcontractors to ensure the work gets done as quickly as possible. Commissioner Brian Seymour liked the idea of using Lumberock instead of real wood because that will make it easier to maintain a pier that has not been regularly maintained in the past. The meeting ended with the commission voting 4-0 in favor of a pier designed for a 75 to 100year service life, which essentially equates to approval for concrete pilings and support beams and the composite decking. After the meeting, Commissioner Seymour was asked if the pier closing has impacted business at his Anna Maria General Store and Deli on Pine Avenue. Seymour said the sales of bait and fishing tackle have been virtually nonexistent since the mayor closed the pier due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irma. He said there’s also been a decline in the sales of sandwiches and beer to those who regularly fish on the pier.
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Are some houses too weird for their owners good?
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ext week is Halloween, a holiday that has evolved from little people knocking on your door looking for candy to a full-blown adult scream festival. But what if your house has a couple of scary features that will make it difficult to sell or even a resident ghost that shows up every day, not just on Halloween. If you believe your house is haunted or the community believes it is, or if your home was the scene of a murder or suicide, you might want to have a conversation with your real estate professional. Disclosing some of these details may not be legally required but, ethically, it will always be the right thing to do. According to FREC (Florida Real Estate Commission) “If the property was the site of a homicide or suicide or death it is not a material fact which must be disclosed.” This would also extend to houses that might be considered haunted. This ruling protects real estate
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger licensees and owners from failure to disclose these events. Also, it’s not unusual for buyers to ask if the previous owner passed away in the property when negotiating for a home that is in an estate, and, although not required to disclose this, if asked do it anyway. However, Florida law also states that real estate licensees and homeowners are required to disclose material facts affecting the value of residential property which are not readily observable to the buyer. Herein lies the problem since the definition of material facts can mean different things to different people. Even though more than 20 states have
laws that say agents and sellers won’t be held liable for failing to mention these incidents there are states that do legislate these events so you need to study up on what is happening in your area. “Stigmatized” homes, especially if there was a high-profile murder in the property, could have a negative effect on potential buyers as well as the property’s value. As a last resort, sellers have even had the address of the house changed in order to help remove some of its gory past. Will it spook potential buyers to have this information? Maybe. But it could spook your transaction right out of existence if they don’t know. I would err on the safe side and disclose whatever you know or feel about the house, as crazy as it may sound. So maybe your house isn’t haunted but is still a little weird? For instance, either overly sexual or overly dark artwork or statues. It happens, and generally homeowners who live with these
unusual pieces on a daily basis not only don’t have a problem with them but are also reluctant to remove them while the house is in the selling process. I guess you could forewarn real estate agents showing the property to blindfold the kids so they don’t see the naked painting of your mother from her theater days. But honestly, I think your mother would understand if you put her portrait in storage temporarily for the sake of the children. The rules of making your home as neutral as possible applies to artwork as well as beer mug collections. Put it all away before it becomes the focal point and the only thing that potential buyers will remember and talk about at cocktail parties. Have a fun Halloween with the little and big people. And if you run into a ghost looking for a house to haunt send them down the street, along with your mother’s portrait.
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WMFR discusses new goals, vision WMFR is setting new goals for the next five fiscal years. Fire commissioners so far have settled on seven big goals for the district. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue leadership is ready to tackle the next five years with new goals and an updated vision for the future. During a workshop session, Chief Tom Sousa laid out seven goals for 2018-2022, along with updated vision, mission and value statements for the district. “It’s a road map for where we’re going to go in the next five years,” he told fire commissioners. Setting a new statement Sousa suggested updating the district’s guiding statements for the new five-year strategic plan. He recommended “West Manatee Fire Rescue is committed to be a role model of public safety excellence” as the new mission statement.
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WMFR is ready to roll out its new marine rescue vehicle, a two-person truck equipped with surfboards for beach rescues. “The goal is to be the best,” Sousa said. For a new vision statement, he suggested something that encompasses the commitment of staff members. “We have become the leaders in what we do because we never lose sight of why we do it” is the suggested new vision statement. Sousa suggested “Excellence through commitment, courage and compassion” as the new value statement.
Goals
The seven goals recommended by Sousa and Administrative Battalion Chief Ben Rigney were well-received by commissioners during the workshop with little discussion. The first goal is to improve the district’s internal communications. Rigney said this measure is to help administration keep an open door policy with staff and the public. The second goal is to develop ef-
ficiencies in the delivery of public safety services through collaboration and consolidation. To achieve this goal, Rigney said WMFR will work with other districts to train and learn from each other. Another segment of the goal would be to work with Manatee County Marine Rescue to expand beach rescue services when the other entity isn’t on duty. Sousa noted that in some instances, WMFR personnel is closer to the scene of a beach accident than Marine Rescue, particularly on the north end of the Island. Marine Rescue is headquartered in Bradenton Beach. WMFR is working with Manatee County to deploy a new two-person marine rescue vehicle. “I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re not competing with these other entities,” Fire Commissioner David Bishop said. “We’re complimenting them.” The third suggested goal is to increase the value of services provided by the implementation of advanced life support services, also known as ALS. The ALS implementation has been see WMFR, page 32
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Everything nautical Seahorses and clam shells were on sale at the Nautical Flea Market. There were historic looking signs for sale (right) as well as boating and fishing equipment. The sale was a fundrasier for the Florida Maritime Museum. It was sponsored in part by Southwinds magazine and The Anna Maria Island Sun newspaper.
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Chappie, Cole hold fundraising advantages As of Friday, Oct. 20, Vice Mayor John Chappie raised $5,020 in campaign donations and spent $3,647 on his bid to unseat Mayor Bill Shearon. Shearon has loaned his own campaign $4,200 and he’s spent $2,835 so far on his reelection efforts. Ward 3 Commissioner Ralph Cole has raised $2,800 and
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spent $943 on his reelection bid. Ward 3 challenger Randy White has loaned his own campaign $1,500 and he’s spent $762 in his efforts to unseat Cole.
Dance classes return to Center It’s time to put on your dancing shoes – if you’re between the ages of 5 to 16. Youth dance classes return to The Center of Anna
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Maria Island 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning November 7. Classes focus on ballet, hip-hop and jazz techniques with teacher Olivia Maramenides. The cost is $60 per month for Center members or $70 per month for non-members. To register, call 941-778-1908 or visit www. centerami.org.
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ANNA MARIA 871 N Shore Drive Kathy Marshall 941-900-9777 A4197949 $1,699,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 201 73rd Street Jody Shinn 941-705-5704 A4184962 $995,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 231 85th Street Ralph & Megg Faillace 941-713-9142 A4190203 $890,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 110 7th Street S Deborah Nelson 941-266-5900 A4185869 $2,000,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 101 66th Street 9 Ken Kavanaugh & Margo Love Story 941-799-1943 A4178549 $720,000
BR ADENTON 2523 89th Street NW Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4198062 $685,000
S A R A S O TA 1924 Hibiscus Street Ken Kavanaugh & Margo Love Story 941-799-1943 A4198507 $599,000
BR ADENTON 5016 64th Drive W Deborah Capobianco 941-704-2394 A4136838 $1,390,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 8710 Gulf Drive Erica Thomas 941-799-9365 A4160253 $995,000
ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2907 Avenue C Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4191229 $789,000
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WMFR talks policy changes, training facilities WMFR commissioners voted unanimously to change the organization’s meeting room policy and agreed to pursue a new training facility with Cedar Hammock Fire District. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners are moving forward with several projects including a change in policy.
Training facility
Commissioners agreed to consider an agreement with neighboring Cedar Hammock Fire District to help build a new multi-story training building. The building would provide firefighters with the ability to train traversing stairs, breaking through roofs and containing a fire in a large building. “There’s a lot of things you can do with it,” Commissioner George Harris said. Chief Tom Sousa said the building would be constructed at a Cedar Hammock station on 53rd Avenue in Bradenton, just outside of WMFR’s district. In order for on-shift firefighters to use the training facility, Sousa said Cedar Hammock firefighters would move into WMFR’s district to provide adequate coverage during training. The bulk of the $450,000 price tag for the new training facility is covered by Cedar Hammock with
WMFR expected to provide some funding. Sousa said Cedar Hammock has $350,000 in impact fees set aside for the project. An interlocal agreement is required to share use of the space and ensure backup coverage in each district during training. WMFR commissioners agreed to give conceptual approval of the plan contingent on receipt of more details of the building architectural plan and approval of the interlocal agreement.
Meeting room policy
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a change to the district’s meeting room rental policy. Due to the high cost of providing evening staff or security for the meeting room, Sousa recommended amending the policy to only allow use during normal administration business hours. An exception is being made for the supervisor of elections office which uses the administration building’s commission chambers for early voting. In previous meetings, commissioners had discussed allowing nighttime and weekend use of the meeting room facilities with renters hiring Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies to provide security, limiting WMFR’s liability. Sousa said after discussion with the MCSO, it would cost $175 minimum for three hours to hire a deputy to provide security. He felt the cost would be prohibitive to renters. “There’s no point in having it available to the public if we’re not here,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said.
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high on the district’s priority list for more than a year. Sousa said the application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity has been submitted for approval to Manatee County. County commissioners will have to vote to approve the application before WMFR can launch the service. With non-transport ALS, WMFR firefighters can provide the same medical services as EMS without the ability to drive patients to the hospital. Full implementation of the service is expected to take three years to complete. A fourth goal is the development of an in-house mentoring program to train staff for the next progressive role in their chosen career path. The fifth goal is to review and revise the district’s response resource allocations to maximize efficiency. Implementation requires developing a plan with outside agencies to create a closest-unit response and an automated move-up plan to backfill stations while crews are out on calls.
Bishop said the plan may be more difficult to enact because of the politics involved, however, he agreed it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Sousa said he expects it to take at least a few years before some kind of agreement can be reached. A sixth goal is for the district’s fire prevention staff to implement a community risk reduction plan compliant with the ISO grading system, which rates how well the district meets public safety and education standards. The seventh goal is for district leadership to review, update and consolidate policies and procedures. With fire commissioners’ blessing, Sousa said he would put his recommendations for the strategic plan into a more formal document to be voted on, then presented at a future public hearing for educational purposes.
Holmes Beach police arrested a Bradenton Beach man on Friday, Oct. 20, after an observant vacationer reported suspicious activity. According to a Holmes Beach police report, Amado Alexander Zeppi, 18, was arrested after the informant reported seeing him driving slowly through the area at Palm Harbor Drive and South Harbor Drive around 11:35 a.m. A few minutes later, Zeppi was seen pulling a kayak, wearing a black hood over his head and loading a flat screen television into his vehicle. Officers arrived and observed items in Zeppi’s GMC Jimmy. They checked the area and found a house with a broken rear door and window. The home’s owner was contacted and he identified the items in the suspect’s car as his. Officers said they found a mace in his pocket, which they believe he used to break the window. They also found marijuana in his vehicle. The defendant became abusive and spat on an officer. He also threatened to “get even” with officers when he got out of jail. They charged him with armed burglary, grand theft, threats to a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of burglary tools, possession of a concealed weapon during commision of a felony, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.
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10/14, trespass warning, 300 block of Hardin Avenue. An old girlfriend of the homeowner who had a key to the residence was found inside the residence. The homeowner had the deputy issue a trespass warning and retrieve her key.
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110/15, BUI (boating under the influence), 627 Key Royale Drive. The officer responded to reports of a boating accident. He found the boat and driver and tested the driver for alcohol. The driver was arrested by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officer.
OBITUARIES
John Shirk
John Shirk, of Bradenton, died Oct. 16, 2017. There will be no service.
WMFR hosts community open house It was family fun for everyone Oct. 14, at West Manatee Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bradenton during the organization’s community open house event. Firefighters served burgers and hotdogs while attendees met district staff, toured the fire station and checked out all the apparatus, including a fire engine.
Alert tourist foils burglary
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TOWN CRIER Seniors enjoy seafood. Senior Adventures will leave Annie Silvers Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, to the St. John’s Pass Seafood Festival. Bring money and an appetite and register with Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.
Fun and games at library The Island Branch Library, at 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach, offers its Coloring Club at noon and its Chess Club at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. It’s fun and it’s free. Call 941-778-6341 for more information.
Help for vets A counselor will offer information on services for veterans in the lobby of the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, from 9 to 11 a.m. every Thursday. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Make something of beauty Quilters meet at the Island Branch Library, at 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. If you enjoy making quilts, here’s a chance to do it with others of similar interest. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Get tested You could be alerted to possible stroke or other health problems by taking Prevention Plus Stroke and Vascular Screening offered on Friday, Oct. 27, 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.
Forty Carrots The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, presents Forty Carrots, a parenting program based in Sarasota, on Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. This is a program where kids from mobile babies to five years old and their parents experience new activities, join in circle time fun, spend time with other families and get valuable parenting information. The program is free and you can get a ticket for this session at the library desk. Space is limited to 12 families. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Mahjong is fun Join others who play mahjong at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina
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Drive, in Holmes Beach. The next session is for beginners on Friday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 941-778-6341 for more information.
Learn to save lives West Manatee Fire Rescue is offering free CPR classes on the last Saturday of each month at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach. You must pre-register by calling the library at 941-778-6341.
Watch the sun Do what your parents told you not to do, look directly at the sun only you will be using a Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, on Saturday, Oct.28, from 9 to 11 a.m. This is an opportunity to observe solar granulation, filaments, sunspots and even solar flares. Stop by the lawn of the Valentine House to take a look through the solar scope. No reservations needed. For more information, call 941-7425923 ext. 6039.
Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 to 10 a.m., runners will have an opportunity to participate in the initial Eco Fitness Scavenger Run through Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Runners will solve a series of ecological clues that will lead them to various locations around the preserve. Once they arrive at those locations, they will
The Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Fast includes a costume contest and parade on Friday, Oct.28, and Island Chamber's Trail of Treats on Tuesday, Oct 31. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Parents who make Halloween costumes for their Anna Maria Elementary School kids had better plan on making them sturdy. Their children will have an opportunity to be judged in two separate Halloween celebrations this Saturday and next Tuesday. The Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 28, at 9 a.m. when kids gather in costume at the parking lot of the Anna Maria Island Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive, in Holmes Beach. Judging begins at 9:15 a.m. and a parade begins, with each class marching behind a banner, to the Holmes Beach Field next to City Hall, 5803 Marina Drive where winners for each classroom will be announced. After that, it’s party time with games, bounce houses, food and drink. Proceeds go to the PTO.
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Kids gather at the Holmes Beach City Hall field after their parade from the Chamber during last year’s Fall Festival. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Chamber’s Trail of Treats begins at 3:30 p.m. with a costume contest at the Chamber parking lot for eight age groups. Winners will be announced and it’s off to the participating businesses for treats, first in Holmes Beach and then in Anna Maria along Pine Avenue and Bradenton Beach on Bridge Street. The Chamber will pass out maps for the kids and parents are urged to follow their kids as they fill their bags with goodies.
be expected to complete a mini fitness challenge. After visiting all the stations, runners will make it back to the start, to finish one last test. Runners should be prepared to cover approximately three miles during the adventure. Teams will be comprised of three to five runners. They can come with their own team, or they will place runners on a team based on their knowledge of Robinson. Questions about the event can be directed to preston.higdon@ mymanatee.org or erin.struzzieri@ mymanatee.org .
See the stars The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will be keeping Perico Preserve, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, open from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 28, for a nighttime telescope exploration. It’s an opportunity to set your gaze skyward and search the heavens for a glimpse into the stars through a high-powered telescope. Reservations are required. Call 941-742-5923 ext.
Preschoolers have fun
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The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, presents Preschool Story time with Trudy Hill on Tuesday, Oct 31, at 10 a.m. in addition to stories; there are other fun activities such as singing, dancing and crafts. Join the fun. It’s free. For more information, call the library at 941-7786341.
Funny thriller on stage The Island Players, at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, presents “The Game’s Afoot,” by Ken Ludwig from Nov. 9 to 19. The play, directed by Preston Boyd, is set in December of 1936. Broadway star William Gillette, who is worldfamous for playing Sherlock Holmes, has invited fellow cast members to his castle. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities quickly turn dangerous. This comedy thriller is being co-produced by West Bay Landscape, Inc. The cast consists of many Island favorites; Mark Woodland as William Gillette, Mary Selke as Martha Gillette, Daniel Greene as Felix Geisel, Judy Glynn as Madge Geisel, Heath Jorgenson as Simon Bright, Pamela Hopkins as Aggie Wheeler, Laura Morales as inspector
Goring and Robin Rhodes as Daria Chase. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. The box office opens on Monday, Oct. 30, and is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. On performance nights, the Box Office opens at 7 p.m. and for Sunday mswatinees, it opens at 1 p.m. Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted. For reservations or information, call the box office at 941-778-5755 or visit their website, www.theislandplayers.org. Auditions for the Island Player’s next performance, “Beyond A Joke”, by Dereck Benfield, will be held on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. The play will run from Jan. 11 through 28. James Thaggard will direct.
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SPORTS
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Moss Builders out numbers Acqua Aveda
BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
As the rain dampened the field and the soccer ball, Team Acqua Aveda found itself out numbered on the pitch and on the scoreboard Thursday night. Playing without their number one draft pick, Stephen Adair, captain Eric Pullen and speed man Ray Gardner, the five-man crew just could not find the net enough times against the full roster of Team Moss Builders. To start the game, high scorer for Aqua Aveda, Rico Beissert, immediately lit up the scoreboard with a direct kick from mid-field in and out of the wet hands of goalkeeper Jordan Demers. With the score 1-0, Steve Oelfke protected the goal on the other end of the field ready for immediate retaliation. Moss Builders’ Andre Lewis took the ball downfield in a hurry, out-maneuvering the defense. Lewis’ shot was blocked by Beissert preventing the score. For nine minutes of play in the drizzle, Ryan Moss’ team kept the soccer play on Acqua Aveda’s end of the field before finally scoring with a header by Moss to tie the ballgame 1-1. Trying for a repeat, Beissert rocketed the shot half the length of the field right to Demers who chose to bat down the wet soccer ball instead of catching it. After the Demers boot, Olaf Krause scored the second goal for Moss Builders after eluding father-daughter defenders Darrin and Cortni Wash. Saves by Oelfke and Demers, along with a shot by Moss, finally led to the third Moss Builders’ goal by Shay Coleman with eight minutes on the clock for the first half of play. At the 17th minute of play, Beissert nailed another shot at the goal only to be stopped by Demers. On the other end of the field, Jillian Ptak saw her first scoring opportunity with a pass by Coleman. Ptak’s shot
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Striking with goalie Drew Mitchell in the ready position, Moss Builders’ Matt Plummer tries to put another point on the scoreboard against Acqua Aveda. went just wide. Acqua Aveda’s Drew Mitchell took his first shot after arriving late to the game. The Demers save gave Moss Builders another change on offense allowing Ptak, in the “cherry picking” position, her first goal of the game. With only 10 seconds left on the board, Krause crushed another goal ending half with the score 5-1. Taking the field with a four-point lead, Moss Builders started on offense. Both teams struggled to put anything together with tough defensive play on each end of the field. Coleman finally got a shot off that went wide of the right post. C. Wash hit the net and the scoreboard for Acqua Aveda, moving the score to 5-2. Oelfke, playing on the field, was the recipient of a perfect pass from Beissert allowing movement down the field before passing it back to his
teammate for the third goal for Acqua Aveda, keeping the team in the game. In the 31st minute, Moss saved the ball from going out of bounds at the corner at the Acqua Aveda end of the field. After dribbling out a few yards, Moss found Ptak in front of the goal for another light touch into the goal. Ptak found herself in scoring position two minutes later, but her shot went just wide. Moss Builders’ Matt Plummer found his shot late in the game with a rocket against Oelfke. Again in the goal, Oelfke made another amazing save. Ed Moss, father of the Moss Builder team captain, took his turn at shooting. His hard shot was stopped by Oelfke to maintain the score at 6-3. Setting up the perfect scoring opportunity, Beissert made a beautiful long cross-field pass to Mitchell. Mitchell setsee sports, page 35
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In memory of Bill A hundred golfers came out to the IMG Academy Golf Club to raise funds for The Center of Anna Maria Island and spent a little time on the greens. With the help of sponsors, the group raised more than $23,000 for the nonprofit, Executive Director Kristen Lessig said. In addition to a round of golf, the event included lunch and raffle prizes donated from sponsors. Calling the event a success, Lessig thanked “the amazing team of volunteers that came through in the past week, as well as our sponsors.” Above, the Waterfront Restaurant team of Michelle Wilson, Rodney Rich, Mike Rain and owner Jason Suzor pause for a moment in memory of the late Bill Hard, former Waterfront manager and dedicated golfer, who passed away earlier this year.
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cnobb: Facing election complaints FROM PAGE 1
Robertson, John Metz, Tjet Martin, Michael Harrington, Carol Harrington, Joanne Kier and Mike Bazzy. Clarke cross-referenced CNOBB meeting recordings and documents to determine, to the best of his ability, who currently serves as CNOBB committee members. “I have no doubt some of these individuals will deny responsibility, but they’re still going to have to respond to the Elections Commission,” Clarke said. In 2016, Clarke filed a complaint with the Elections Commission alleging Robertson violated various statutes in a campaign letter she distributed during an unsuccessful attempt to retain her commission seat. The Elections Commission later fined Robertson for some of those actions. Clarke’s recent complaints were provoked, in part, by campaign material CNOBB recently mailed to city voters, seeking support for their proposed charter amendments. Clarke said he plans to file a sec-
ond round of complaints regarding CNOBB’s failure to disclose revenue sources, donations received and expenditures made regarding its ballot initiative and campaign activities.
Continued non-compliance
Last week, The Sun reported that CNOBB sent out the campaign mailers but could not demonstrate compliance with organizational and financial reporting requirements. According to Deputy Clerk Marie Montoya, CNOBB member Tjet Martin called the city clerk’s office on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and asked for the city’s assistance in forming a political action committee (PAC). Montoya then contacted City Attorney Ricinda Perry. “I spoke with Ricinda and was told the city cannot give legal or political advice,” Montoya said Wednesday. At 3:58 p.m. Friday afternoon, Montoya confirmed the clerk’s office had not yet received a statement of organization or any financial reports from CNOBB. A call
to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office late Friday afternoon confirmed no financial reports had been filed with that office either. During a steering committee meeting in early August, CNOBB members debated whether they wanted the group to be registered as an educational and advocacy group or as a political committee. Chair Bill Vincent restated his preference for an educational/ advocacy group. Martin stated her preference for a political group. Mapes, the CNOBB treasurer, said he would file the proper paperwork once the group determined how it wanted to be classified, but that never happened. In addition to the expenses associated with the recent campaign mailer, CNOBB incurred attorney fees when requesting the City Commission place the charter amendment questions on the ballot despite the procedural and legal insufficiencies and inconsistencies raised by city staff.
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tled the ball and made a pass back across the field without a teammate nearby. Using all of their energy with no substitute players on the bench, Acqua Aveda struggled to keep possession, but they never stopped fighting and striking. Out of the goal once again, Oelfke sailed the ball over the post in a scoring attempt. C. Wash played perfect defense by forcing the shot as Ptak tried to move the ball down the field. Off the goal kick, Beissert had the ball at his feet driving the ball down the line with nobody down field to help him, forcing him to take the shot himself. With the fourth Acqua Aveda goal on the scoreboard, Lewis answered back with a goal of his own to advance the score to 7-4. Injured D. Wash put himself in the goal for the last few minutes of the game, putting Oelfke in scoring mode on the field. Despite Acqua Aveda’s efforts, they could not hit the net again and struggled on defense. The 40th minute of the game gave Plummer a shooting opportunity against D. Wash. Plummer’s strike hit the target, giving Moss Builders a four-goal lead. Coleman put the soccer ball at the
right post past the goalie for the ninth goal of the night for his team. Team Moss Builders continued to move the ball in the last seconds of the game with C. Wash in the goal for Team Acqua Aveda to end the game as her dad dribbled the ball down the field to take the last shot of the game. Moss Builders’ win was their first of the season heading into the mid-point mark on the schedule. Undefeated Slim’s Place won the second game of the night by forfeit by Team Jiffy Lube due to a lack of players. Finding their first win of the season, Team Ross Built Construction defeated Team Mar/Kis Insurance with five goals by Kevin Roman, as well as goals by Jake Parsons, Greg Ross and Scott Eason. Mar/Kis’ single goal was scored by Jeremias Gramajo. The battle of the week was between Mulock Flynn Law and Sato Real Estate. With a strong comeback, Sato Real Estate overcame the early fourpoint lead by Mulock Flynn with the dominating play by seventh round pick and newcomer Chris Scott. Scott ended the game with six goals with an additional score by Lexi Sato. The team scoring by team captain Josh Sato, Nate Welch, Adam Mott, Zoran Kolega, and Angela Albrecht tied the game for Sato Real Estate giv-
ing them a season record of 1-1-1. With four games remaining in the regular season, the top spot in the adult co-ed soccer league is still up for grabs. Everyone makes the playoffs. Any team could be named the season champions.
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Across 1 Directions home 4 Slow 9 Key of Elgar's "Symphony No. 1" 14 San Antonio Spurs' 1993-2002 home 16 Employer of a lizard and a pig 17 Author of the 2011 memoir "My Father at 100" 18 Greek leader? 19 "I __ it!" 20 National League athlete 21 Equilibrium 22 Dale relative 24 Weapon in some supernatural movies 26 Thus far 27 Ship mover 29 Joseph of ice cream fame 30 One of the deadly sins 31 Event with a caller 34 Fruit on a veggie pizza 35 Justin case? 36 Undesirable descriptor for makeup 37 ___-A-Fella Records 38 Thus 40 "Correct, cap'n" 41 Currently airing 43 Hamilton notes 45 Fight like sticks figures? 47 Sch. with a Providence campus
49 __ Vogue 51 Thins, e.g. 52 Three-book Newton work 54 Paper for a letter? 55 Shun 56 Tried to contain 57 Zero out 58 1980s gaming release Down 1 Annotate 2 Onward 3 Symposium groups 4 Big name in anonymity 5 Cheese town 6 Upscale tiers 7 Standard procedure 8 Japanese cabbage? 9 Quartz type 10 Afrobeat star __ Kuti 11 Mouths 12 Realize 13 Pleasantly warm 15 "Harry Potter" father figure 21 Parachute Answers to 10-18-17 Crossword Puzzle.
23 Arabian Peninsula veil 25 "Hello" singer 28 City in central Switzerland 30 Alive 32 LeBron's birth city 33 Turn away 34 Schwinn component 35 Redwood City locale 36 Door-to-door offerings 39 First to fall in most strikes 41 Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch in Marvel movies 42 Legal orders 44 Wrest 46 "Meh" 48 Concerning 50 Turndowns from the tartan-clad 52 Iberian land, to the IOC 53 Batter of balls?
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BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com
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THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).
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PART TIME CLERK position available. Nights & weekend shifts. Gift shop on AMI. Retirees Welcome. Call Manger 813-409-7540 MAINTENANCE POSITION: St Bernard Church on AMI is seeking a full time maintenance person. Qualified candidates will be familiar with maintenance items normally associated with commercial properties. Full Time position with benefits. Subject to background check. Call for interview appointment 941-778-4769
WEEKEND RETAIL/RESERVATIONIST. Relaxing, upscale island environment. $10 + free massage. Call Amanda 941-896-2222 HARRINGTON HOUSE B&B-PT Cleaner Needed PT 15-20 hrs per wk must pass background & drug test. Email to judy@ harringtonhouse.com, no phone calls please. VACATION RENTAL RESERVATIONIST (Holmes Beach) Full time Reservationists needed Starting pay $14/ hr. Weekends, some late shifts and on call required. Exp. in Hospitality, Computer & phone skills a must! Must be able to pass a Background and drug test. Email current resume to Angier@islandreal.com TWO SCOOPS – Anna Maria Island’s Favorite Ice-Cream... is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends. A great place to work and have a little fun…looking for a few friendly people. Food prep. or server experience preferred. Great pay! Apply today…Two Scoops 101 S. Bay Blvd. Unit A-2, Anna Maria. TWO SIDES OF NATURE – Anna Maria Island’s Largest Little Beach Shoppes... is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends. Retail Experience Preferred. Apply today Two Sides of Nature 101 S. Bay Blvd. Unit A-1, Anna Maria. NOW HIRING Anna Maria Island Creamery & Bakery. 9801 Gulf Dr. Suites 1-3. Contact Shea Khalil via email Shea@amicreamerybakery.com PART TIME RETAIL Sales Position in Anna Maria. Call 941-722-8109
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CRC1327296. Call Jerry Kern 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services. 35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honeydohomerepairinc.com WALY PRECISION PAINTING: painting, drywall, stucco, and remodeling, commercial/residential, licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-4656324 www.WalyPrecisionPainting.us
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R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
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LOST MY GRANDMOTHER'S gold wedding band (initials inside and date) at Coquina Beach area. Reward. Call 407-579-1621
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777. TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Meticulous, Thorough, Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Wall paper removal.. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL PAINTING. David Padyani Call 941-565-9446 or Larry Zimmer 941-2248123 Licensed & Insured DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096
PERSONAL SERVICES NEED MATH TUTOR? I am a Certified 6th-12th Grade Math Teacher with 30 years experience tutoring. Call 941-5244177
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POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PRINTING CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING "Your printing dream to reality" Specializing in Dye sublimation Printing. Graphic Design. Performance Active ware. Logo Design. Call Rhonda 330-550-4847
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE & WINDOW WASHING AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Power Washing, Roof Cleaning and Windows. Call 941-251-5948
REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE
FROM THE HIGH $200’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $190/ month. Models open daily. Contact us 941254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com 113 BEACH AVE 3BR/3BA Pool Home. Great location West of Gulf Drive with Direct beach access! $1,055,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941228-6086
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CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Bch - Key Royale GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, La Casa L’Plage, Waters Edge & MORE. Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941-232-2216 SLIGHTLY OFF THE ISLAND. 3BR/2BA completely renovated lake house, five miles from the beach. No Condo/HOA Fees, No Deed Restrictions, No Traffic, Huge Boat/RV Storage Area, No Flood Insurance. $329,500.00. www.690932nd.com. For Sale By Owner. 941-795-5225 PERICO BAY UPDATED 2BR/2BA gorgeous kitchen Stainless Steel appliances tiled throughout $235,000 cibcocorp@optonline.net PERICO BAY CLUB! Light & bright 2BR/2BA With high ceilings & updated kitchen! $212,000. Island Real Estate- Call Kathleen White 941-7730165.
RENTALS: ANNUAL BRADENTON: 2BR/2BA SECOND LEVEL condo. 34th St. near college. Split bedroom plan, new carpet throughout, updated kitchen & appliances. Washer dryer hook up in kitchen. Close to shopping & beaches. Available immed. Water, sewer basic cable incl. $1000/ mo $1000 security dep. $100 application fee to condo assn. Application approval required. 2BR/2BA GROUND LEVEL DUPLEX on 34th St W. near Bayfront High. Lake view, W/D hook up. 2 car parking. Split bedroom plan. Ground care & trash included. $1000/mo. $1000 security deposit. $75 application/ background, credit check fee. 2BR/2BA HOME split plan in San Remo with pool and dock. Just under 1600 S/F with two car garage & close to bay end of canal. Bright and cheery on quiet cull de sac. Call for appointment. $2600/ first, last & security. Background & credit check required on tenants 18 years old + . Ask for Ed DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com
ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. 2BR/2BA/1CG TOWNHOUSE in Palma Sola Trace. $1400. Available in December. Please call A Paradise Realty 941-7784800 ANNUAL RENTALS- Holmes Beach 2BR/1.5BA, carport, storage, W/D hookups $1,650/mo. Non-Smoking. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate for details 941-778-2307. ANNUAL RENTAL ANNA MARIA CITY, 2BR/1BA half duplex, unfurnished. NO PETS! $1,300/mo - 1st, last, and security req'd. Call Sato Real Estate, Inc. at 941-778-7200 or email monica@satorealestate. com
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HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 1BR/1BA newly updated includes water W/D, Trash. No smoking/No pets $1350/mo. First, last, security Available now Call 860-922-3857
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915 2018 SEASONAL RENTALS Available: 2BR/1BA Gulf front from $3,850 per month, 2BR with sleeping loft from $3,850 per month. Three month minimum. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria 941-778-0426 kringco@tampabay.rr.com
GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 FOR RENT HISTORICAL Pine Cottage Pine Ave 3BR/2BA pool adorable ! Adults only. Looking for three months . Brenda Boyd May. Broker Owner. 941-.730-8589 NW BRADENTON Open Living Room, Kitchen 1BR/1BA W/D in unit. No pets/Smoking. $450/wk $1600/mo. Call 941-7920258
RENTAL WANTED SEEKING 3 BR in AMI or Holmes Beach Long Term Rental Professional family w/small dog. Call Kelly 402-206-5156
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 $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095
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