Anna Maria Island Sun October 28, 2015

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VOL 15 No. 52

October 28, 2015

Campaigns in stretch run

A Super Halloween

The five candidates have taken different approaches to campaign fund-raising strategies.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – The race for three Anna Maria City Commission seats has entered its final week.

The race features incumbent Commissioners Carol Carter, Doug Copeland and Dale Woodland and firsttime challengers John Damato and Penny Naylor.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the three winners will be known shortly after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Once sworn in, the winners will serve two-year terms.

Election numbers

Those who vote in person on Tuesday will do so in the Fellowship Hall at Roser Memorial Community see campaigns, page 41

Two commission seats in play Two Bradenton Beach commission races will be decided Tuesday.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

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Supergirl, above, and Bumblebee, left, flew in for The Sun’s 13th Annual Canine Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday and took home trophies for their efforts.

Results and more photos on Page 24.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach City Commission races have entered the home stretch.

During the municipal elections that conclude at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, city voters will determine the winners of the mayor’s race and the Ward 3 commissioner’s race.

The mayor’s race pits Mayor Jack Clarke versus former Mayor Bill Shearon in a rematch of the May recall election race that resulted in Shearon being removed from office and replaced by Clarke.

The Ward 3 race sees incumbent Commissioner Janie Robertson seeking a fifth term in office, facing a challenge from Coastal Watersports owner Ralph Cole, whose father, Gail Cole, served as a mayor and commissioner in the 1990s.

Jake Spooner is running unopposed in Ward 1. see commission, page 34

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INSIDE NEWS OPINION Sun survey turtles outdoors football real estate sales real estate section

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Time to fall back one

hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends.

Anna Maria Island, Florida

Fall back this weekend!

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treasure - Wyman Coarsey. 12 The Island’s award-winning weekly newspaper

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Vacation rental case continues Ongoing legal procedures may delay the enactment of new vacation rental regulations.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Circuit Court Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. has ordered the city of Anna Maria and the plaintiffs in a vacation rental ordinance lawsuit to mediation in an attempt to resolve their differences.

Both parties agreed to the mediation during a three-hour hearing that took place at the Manatee County Judicial Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The hearing resulted in Mayor Dan Murphy agreeing to delay the vacation rental license application process that included a Friday, Nov. 6, application deadline for vacation rentals located on 12 city streets, with additional street-specific deadlines scheduled through Dec. 11.

The judge also denied City Attorney Becky Vose’s requests to have the first three counts of the plaintiff ’s lawsuit dismissed.

Vose was assisted by her son and fellow attorney Wade Vose, and joined at the defendant’s table by Murphy.

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Left to right, City Attorney Becky Vose, attorney Wade Vose and Mayor Dan Murphy, represented the city at the Oct. 21 vacation rental ordinance hearing.

Attorneys Kevin Hennessey and Jennifer Cowen represented the lawsuit’s multiple plaintiffs, which include Island Real Estate owner Larry Chatt, the Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association and several others.

Mediation ordered

According to Smith’s written order, the two parties have 20 days to agree on a mediator, and 10 days after that to set a mediation conference date. The mediator will submit a written report to Smith and the city and the plaintiffs will split the cost of the mediator’s services.

Smith said mediation may not resolve all the plaintiffs’ points of contention, but may reduce the number of issues he is asked to rule on when the case goes to trial. He encouraged the parties to work out their differences and suggested both sides may be displeased with his final ruling if this goes to trial.

In September, Smith set aside two days in November for a non-jury trial, but said the trial could be pushed back to a date-certain period in January if any of his November jury trials, which take precedence, take longer than expected.

After listening to lengthy arguments presented by Vose last week, Smith suggested a trial might take four days instead of two, but the two days in November remain an option.

Applications on hold

Last week’s hearing was scheduled in part to clarify the scope of a temporary injunction granted to the plaintiffs in July, which the city opposes and wishes to have dissolved.

Smith issued no formal ruling on the injunction, but said a hearing to detersee rentals, page 42

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in brief New dog park rules

When visiting the Holmes Beach dog park you must now bring your own water bowl and bring your own toys. Any bowls or toys left behind will be disposed of immediately.

The new rules are the result of a recent outbreak in the park of giardia, a communicable, highly infectious parasite transmitted from dog to dog to humans. Dogs sniffing fecal matter and drinking from common bowls pass the parasite.

The park was closed for treatment, but it reopened last week.

Beach shuttle for markets Adventure Away will be providing shuttle service to Bradenton Beach from Beach N’Rides, 8607 Cortez Road, Bradenton, on Sundays from November through April or park at Coquina Beach and catch the shuttle.

Take advantage of the shuttle service to travel to the Beach Market at Coquina Beach and the Bridge Street Market. Call # 855-727-RIDE (7433) to arrange transportation to Bradenton Beach.

Chamber holds monthly gathering The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce October Business Card Exchange will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Segs by the Sea at 119C Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Although an RSVP is not required, the Chamber requests those planning on attending to call 941778-1541.

Safety meeting features speakers The Holmes Beach Code Enforcement and Police departments will hold a safety meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in city hall. The public is invited.

Speakers include: • Police Chief Bill Tokajer on safety in the city including bicycle and golf cart safety and the year to date crime stats; • Sgt. Vern McGowin, on the Neighborhood Watch program; • Code Enforcement Officer James Thomas on how to make a code complaint; • Fire Marshal Jim Davis, of West Manatee Fire Rescue; • Tracey Meehan, of Waste Pro; • Cheri Coryea, of Manatee County Neighborhood Services; • Suzi Fox, of AMI Turtle Watch, on people and wildlife sharing the beaches safely and turtle friendly lighting practices.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Board ponders pair of parking plans

Staff presented one plan, and the police chief presented another plan.

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

HOLMES BEACH – With two new parking plans in front of them, City Commissioners agreed that the presenters should meet with Island Congestion Committee members to discuss how they could fit with the committee’s parking plan.

Human Services Analyst Mary Buonagura presented the staff report, which included: • Elements to create a residents’ registry for parking; • Requirements for residents to register for parking permits; • Requirements for temporary day parking permits; • Enforcement; • Costs.

“We have twice voted for something that was in front of us,” Commissioner Jean Peelen said.

“After our last meeting, it was clear we were troubled that committee’s idea was pushed aside and another idea came from the administration.

“This is not the committee’s recommendation. It was not what anybody asked for. We have their plan; we have the draft of an ordinance.”

Peelen was referring to the committee’s parking plan, which commissioners agreed to implement. In July, they agreed that staff would work on the details, and City Attorney Patricia Petruff would draft an ordinance for discussion.

According to the ordinance, the two test areas where parking on the rights of way would be banned except for residents with permits are between Manatee Avenue and 52nd Street west of Gulf Drive, Manatee Avenue north to 43rd Street east of Gulf Drive, 74th to 81st Street west of Gulf Drive, 77th Street between Gulf Drive and Palm Avenue and Aqua Lane.

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“I was given the data to look at and digest and respond,” Buonagura responded.

“This is far beyond,” Commissioner Marvin Grossman said “We know what the problem it. It’s mostly on holiday and weekends.

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out. I thought we would In reality, only 12 people try it (the Congestion Committee’s voted in the survey. For plan) out to see where the problems were.”

Chair Judy Titsworth said, “The him to say 11 out of 12 limits are so limiting that it’s going to make us not want to go with the resident have spoken plan. We could ease up on some for 4,000 residents is of these,” but added that staff was told to develop guidelines to overreaching.” implement the plan.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said committee members were Bill Tokajer not aware that the discussion was Police chief taking place at tonight’s meeting so they could attend and that she parking plan is in effect. wanted to hear staff’s plan.

“This is a viable option,” he said.

Chief Bill Tokajer said he and “It addresses parking concerns, Buonagura met with Congestion it’s more cost effective, there’s Committee chair Jayne Christenminimal use of staff time and resources, it’s easier to enforce, son and Soustek to go over the it’s quicker to implement and it staff’s report. He said he would present “a viable option that would meets the goals of the congestion committee.” be less cost and labor intensive.”

Peelen suggested that Buonagura and Tokajer meet with the Chief’s parking plan congestion committee and come Tokajer said he surveyed 20 back with a recommendation. The blocks in the test area and counted others agreed in consensus. the parking spaces. He developed an intensity of parking chart, which showed the main problem is Residents speak on weekends and holidays.

“We need a permanent parking “Even during the peak time on program,” Richard Brown, of Aqua holidays and weekends, we utilize Lane, said. “The parking permit less than half of the 331 spots that ordinance was voted on twice by are there,” he pointed out. our commissioners. A new seaHe said the city already has son is upon us, and the parking implemented no parking areas program is being pushed aside one on the east side of Fifth Avenue more time. The majority wants the between 50th and 52nd streets and parking permit ordinance.” on the north side at the curve of Brown referenced a poll ques45th Street between Second and tion in the AMI Sun on Sept. 30 Third avenues to alleviate proband said 77 percent said on street lems. He presented the following parking on residential streets alternative option to reduce the should be for residents only and impact of holiday and weekend 14 percent said all on street parkparking surges: ing should be eliminated.

• All other streets: no parking on “In reality 91 percent said no. one side of the street on weekends The citizens have spoken, and we and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with public notice that the holiday see parking, page 5

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Ecotourism, art tourism projects announced

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

Anna Maria Island and Cortez sites will be included in a new ecotourism initiative called ((ecko)), a project of the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida, organizers told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) last week.

Tour guides will take visitors down the Manatee River of Time ecotour, boating them to Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, with a stop at the Historic Green Village and a beachside cocktail at the Sandbar restaurant.

Optional activities include touring the Anna Maria Historical Museum and biking or stand up paddleboarding. Visitors also will tour the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez.

The tour is part of a series of tours highlighting natural diversity designed by the council, a coalition of 28 science-based environmental nonprofit and governmental organizations in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Other tours include Sarasota Bay, the Myakka River, a bike tour of Venice and birding in Sarasota County.

Four-day tours range from $875 to $1,250, including hotels, transportation, most meals, guides, gear and admission fees. Commuter rates are also available for local residents who do not wish to stay in a hotel.

“Our reputation is for providing beach experiences and natural experiences,” said Walter Klages, of Research Data Services, the county’s tourism consultant. “Ecotourism is the key element that drives tourism.”

Another tourism initiative, the ArtWalk, was presented by Realize Bradenton, which requested $100,000 from tourism resort tax funds over the next two years.

The project will create a threemile corridor of public art, including Riverwalk, Main Street, the South Florida Museum/Bishop Planetarium/Parker Aquarium, the Manatee Performing Arts Center, ArtCenter Manatee and the Village of the Arts.

Large postcard panels will explain sites, while an interactive Website accessible on laptops, notebooks and cell phones will guide visitors to art sites, restaurants, hotels and shops.

The council voted unanimously to approve the funds for consideration by the Manatee County Commission.

In other business: • The TDC learned from the county’s tourism consultant, Research Data Services, that July visitation to Manatee County was up 8.4 percent from a year ago, with Anna Maria Island occupancy rates up 1.3 percent over last July. August visitation was up 8.9 percent with Island occupancy rates up 2.4 percent over last August.

• Kelly Clarkson, of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, reported that the CVB was represented at a London tourism event by a pop-up beach, featuring sand, a Jacuzzi and sandcastle building opportunities for attendees, who made manatees, she said.

• TDC Commissioner Jean Peelen announced the Home Sweet Home initiative’s first meeting in October, designed to attract more residents to Anna Maria Island, which has been losing residential homes as they are converted to vacation rentals. “Without a community, it’s not real, authentic Florida,” she said.

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PARKING: Board ponders plans FROM PAGE 4

expect our elected city government to take action.” Brown stressed.

However, Tokajer pointed out, “Using an unscientific survey, Mr. Brown took the 77 percent and the 14 percent and said 91 percent of the community said they didn’t want street parking.

“In reality, only 12 people voted in the survey. For him to say 11 out of 12 resident have spoken for 4,000 residents is overreaching. And we don’t even know if the ones who replied are Holmes Beach residents.”

Lois Huntington, of 30th Street told the board, “I am seething; I’m so angry. I see the north part of Holmes Beach’s traffic issues being shoved down on us.

“It’s awful. Your plan is going to magnify it. If you do half the city and shove them south, they’ll go to 30th Street.”

Tom Creed, of 49th Street, said he favors no parking on the street because his home was burglarized and felt the perpetrators could have parked on the street, and over Labor Day weekend, a big truck drove through his yard and destroyed plants.

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lection day is right around the corner and this Tuesday, Nov. 3, Island residents will have the chance to let their votes speak for them at the ballot box. Whether you are pleased with the direction your community is going or can't wait to clean house and start all over, now is the time to use the power that resides in the simple act of casting a ballot.

In cities as small as those here on the Island, each vote carries enormous influence. Many elections, both recent and in years past, have been decided by the closest of margins - sometimes two or three votes - making every single tally that much more important.

Now is the time. Lets all make the most of it.

Sun recommendations Anna Maria For City Commission Dale Woodland Carol Carter Doug Copeland Bradenton Beach For City Commission Ralph Cole For mayor Jack Clarke

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for celebrating John

It is with heartfelt appreciation I want to thank everyone who was present and those that contributed to the wonderful celebration for John Evans on Saturday, October 24. It was a special day!

The abundance of delicious foods, the fellowship of many friends, the laughs, the tears, the sharing, even playing some of his favorite songs was all tremendous.

John and I are truly blessed to have you in our lives.

Kathy Chapman Holmes Beach

Bayfest triumphs again On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce we would like to extend a humble, heartfelt thank you to the sponsors, supporters and volunteers of Bayfest 2015!

We are very grateful to our media sponsors for their amazing advertising contributions that attracted over 15,000 people to the event – exceeding our goals.

In addition we would like to thank Anthony’s Cooling, Heating and Electric for working tirelessly over several days to make sure we were well lit. It takes a community to put on an event of this magnitude, and we wish to thank Crosspointe Fellowship Church & Roser Memorial Community Church for helping with the electric, layout, setup and breakdown

of this festival.

Thanks to Mayor Dan Murphy and the city of Anna Maria for allowing us to continue to use a portion of the field and collaborating with us every step of the way. Finally, thank you to our many sponsors who’s support covers much of the event costs, our committed AMI Chamber volunteers and directors, our restaurant and arts and crafts vendors, the AMI Fitness Kids Zone and of course, the attendees who came, shopped and had fun.

May you return throughout the year to enjoy our fabulous Island shops, restaurants and the businesses that welcome you.

With the help from all of your collective contributions, the AMI Chamber is able to open many new opportunities by offering scholarships to exceptional Manatee seniors seeking business educations. Each year the AMI Chamber Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to three seniors and this event makes this possible. Without your support we could not reach our goals.

The AMI Chamber of Commerce also welcomes all constructive festival improvement suggestions. We will work at making as many improvements as possible each year to make this event a success for our local businesses, residents and visitors to enjoy.

Deb Wing President Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce

Misunderstanding

Given the recent letter to you from a former Mayor of Holmes Beach along with your current Sun Survey, I see there is a misunderstanding of the discussion of weddings in Holmes Beach. I hate to see the misunderstanding perpetuated by your Survey and Ms. Whitmore's letter.

No one, I repeat no one, on the commission suggested banning back yard weddings. If Ms. Whitmore wants to get married again in her back yard she is more than welcome to do so.

The concern expressed by the commission was the renting out of homes in residential neighborhoods for weddings and receptions. There are many commercial wedding venues on the Island. No one has any concern about a family member or close friend having their wedding in your back yard. I can speak only for myself, but my concern is that residents have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their property. I'm sure Ms. Whitmore understands that residential means residential, and she would not support the running of businesses out of residential houses.

Jean Peelen Commissioner, Holmes Beach

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the sun survey

on the agenda

PREVIOUS QUESTION: What is your opinion of efforts to regulate or ban back yard weddings in Holmes Beach?

Anna Maria

43%

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What's wrong with back yard weddings? Leave things as they are and let people use their property.

Back yard divorces are a better idea.

10005 Gulf Drive

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

For information, call 7086130.

Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

11/2: Scenic Waves, 3 p.m.

For information, call 7781005.

Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive

10/29: City Commission work

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session, 7 p.m.

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

For information, call 7085800.

Island-wide

10/28: Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Holmes Beach City Hall, 2 p.m.

CANCELED 10/29: : West Manatee Fire Commission special meeting on Station 4 financing, 6417 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.

mark your calendar Note: Events are free unless indicated.

Wednesday Oct. 28

55%

Regulation of weddings not a ban - is a good idea.

THIS WEEK’S SURVEY

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

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

Will the recent appearance of stinging jellyfish (see Page 21) • Only temporarily because they'll be gone in a few days. keep you out of Island waters?

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

To vote, go to www.amisun.com or scan this code to vote by smartphone.

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

John Beale, of the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez, will speak on “Privateers,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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

Beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 to 7 p.m.

Bring a mat.

Thursday Oct. 29

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

Friday Oct. 30

The Anna Maria Island Sun Staff Publishers Mike Field Maggie Field Editor/CEO Mike Field Layout Ricardo Fonseca Reporters Pat Copeland Cindy Lane

Tom Vaught Joe Hendricks

Ad assistant Chris Boniberger

Accounting John Reitz

Columnists Louise Bolger

Classified ads Bob Alexander

Outdoors editor Rusty Chinnis

Graphics Elaine Stroili Ricardo Fonseca

Distribution Bob Alexander Keith Isner Tony McNulty

Ad director Chantelle Lewin

Web Jocelyn V. Greene

Contributors Steve Borggren Tom Breiter Monica Simpson Ray Hansen

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

Training class on new POLARIS catalog system, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 31

Manatee Community Concert Band and Bayshore High School Symphonic Band combined concert,

Bayshore High School Auditorium, 5401 34th St. W., Bradenton, 7 p.m.

Sunday Nov. 1

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

Monday Nov. 2

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

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

Tuesday Nov. 3

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

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

Aging in Paradise line dancing, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Second Floor, Longboat Key, 2 p.m., $10. Reserve to 383-6493 or maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org.

Wednesday Nov. 4

Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. $10. Register to ArtLeagueAMI@gmail.com or 941-7782099. see calendar, page 8

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

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

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

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

Thursday Nov. 5

Seminar on protecting yourself against frauds and scams, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Second floor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 donation. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or by phone 941-3836493.

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

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

Friday Nov. 6

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

Saturday Nov. 7

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

Sunday Nov. 8

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

Monday Nov. 9

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

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

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

Tuesday Nov. 10

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

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

Wednesday Nov. 11

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

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Fire commissioners review Station 4 rebuild Commissioners will have a special meeting Oct. 29 to accept the contract.

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

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Tom Sousa updated fire commissioners on plans for rebuilding Station 4 at 407 67th St. W., Bradenton, and set a special meeting Oct. 29 to accept the contract and review the architect's drawings..

Sousa said battalion Chief Chris Kiernan, who has worked all phases of the construction business with his father, a contractor, would be the project manager. Kiernan reviewed the $2.76 million estimate from NDC Construction with the board.

“The cost is higher than expected,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said.

“There’s some sticker shock, but we’ll get a lot of value to the public. This will be a hell a lot stronger than what we have now.”

Commissioner George Harris asked if they are applying any green concepts to the building.

Kiernan said they would wait until

later in the project “and if additional money is left over, we can apply some LEED concepts. We’re not looking to become LEED certified, but we will apply some LEED concepts.”

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, “LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a rating system for green buildings.”

Commissioner Larry Jennis asked if Kiernan received input from firefighters and officers “I took the plans to each shift and got input,” Kiernan replied. “Sometimes we were able to accommodate their requests and but sometimes we were not.”

Harris asked if the sleeping quarters were as far as possible from 67th Street, and Kiernan said they were.

Chair David Bishop asked Sousa about the cost and financing, and Sousa said the project was included in the 2015-16 budget and the board approved $2.5 million for construction costs. He said there would be additional costs appliances, cable, permit fees and the like.

“I will try to get a hard number before the special meeting,” Sousa said.

“I was projecting to use a million from

the reserve and the balance from the loan – $1.75 million at 2.5 percent on 10-year amortization. The payment would be $198,000 per year for 10 years.

“I talked to Hancock Bank officials, and they authorized up to $2 million.

It gives the board up to $2 million over 10 years at 2.5 percent, so if the board wanted to increase the $1.75 and not use as much of the reserves it’s available.”

“We’re looking at $2.8 million,” Commissioner Al Robinson said.

“Could it go to $3 million?”

Sousa said it could.

“Our $1.5 to $2 million firehouse is now $3 million,” Robinson pointed out. “We tell the public one thing and do another. We had an opportunity to remodel for $1 million.”

“Five years ago we had an initial study that said we could spruce it up for $1 million, but it was pretty clear if we were to build new the cost would go up,” Bishop replied.

The board approved a motion to authorize bank to prepare loan documents up to $2 million based on 2.5 percent interest over 10 years with Robinson dissenting.

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Symphony on the Sand tickets available Tickets are now available for Symphony on the Sand (SOS), a musical and gourmet event featuring the award-winning Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra (AMICCO) on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the beach at Coquina Gulfside Park, 2650 Gulf Drive S. SOS features a full 45-piece symphonic orchestra, chorus and professional soloists performing the sounds of classical and patriotic American songs, Broadway and movie selections, plus songs from the Beatles, Queen and Simon and Garfunkel. Al Ruechel, senior anchor for Bay News 9, and a media host from WSMR 89.1, will co-emcee the event.

Attendees will enjoy small plates created by Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Beach House restaurant, Coquina Café and The Lazy Lobster. Dining offerings include a salad course, several entrée selections, and a dessert.

Sponsorship tables of 10 are

available for $1,250 and up.

Sponsor tables include small plates, as well as complimentary fine wine and select beers. Individual tickets at $100 with food and drink are offered, as are $35 tickets, without food and drink.

A cash bar is available.

New this year is a $70 option of hi-top cocktail tables, which includes complimentary wine and beer.

Purchasing tickets early is advised. Ticket sales on the date of the event will have an increased price. Early ticket purchases will receive priority in seating. There is plenty of free public beach seating; bring your beach chairs or blanket.

Visit www.SymphonyOnTheSand.com to purchase tickets and for sponsorship opportunities. Contact Jeanie Pickwick, event chair, at pickwick@tampabay.rr.com or 941-795-2370 for additional event details.

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Sandblast seeks teams Sand sculpting teams must register by Nov. 7 to participate in this year’s Sand Sculpting Contest, a fun-raiser for Keep Manatee Beautiful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to litter prevention, beautification and environmental improvement throughout Manatee County.

The entry fee is $300 with 15 team members allowed. Teams can contact local businesses or organizations and ask them to sponsor the team. For help with finding a sponsor, call Keep Manatee Beautiful at 795-8272 The event begins with free sand sculpting clinics, where teams can learn the tips, tricks and techniques of sand sculpture taught by master sculptors Team Sandtastic. Clinics are on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12 and 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach.

Sand themes are free form, wildlife or holiday, and divisions are school or open. Each 15' x 15' plot will be mounded with sand prior to the event. Bring spades, shovels, buckets and trowels to create a sculpture.

The contest begins on Saturday, Nov. 14, with check in at 8 a.m., sculpting from 9 to 1 p.m. followed by judging from

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1 to 2 p.m. and awards at 2 p.m. Beverages and snack bags will be provided.

Download the event flyer and registration form at manateebeautiful.com to register.

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Get your entries in The Anna Maria Island Art League has issued a call to artists for the annual ArtsHOP 2015. The League is looking for artists to submit their artwork under the theme, “Sea Life & Island Shore.� Drop off is Nov. 4 and 6 during Art League hours. Artwork will need to be submitted no later than Friday, Nov. 6, to the Anna Maria Island Art League 5312 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach.

Each artist may submit up to three completed works; $20 per submission for members and $25 per submission for nonmembers. If artwork is larger than 20 inches x 24 inches, submis-

sions can only be up to two completed works. Artwork must be original, with the exclusion of digital imaging, and be ready to hang.

There will be an open reception on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Art League. Admission is free to public. Rolando Rodriguez will be demonstrating sculpting and painting.

Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

For more information call 778-2099.

The Art League is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Farewell to a Cortez treasure

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

CORTEZ – Cortez lost a treasure last week with the death at age 90 of Wyman Coarsey.

Quick with a joke, a smile or a harmonica tune, the former postmaster of Cortez received a Pioneer Award at the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival earlier this year from FISH, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage.

When someone handed him a microphone to say a few words, he broke out in song instead with “Home in Cortez,” his version of “Home on the Range,” about tourism and fishing. Howls of laughter ensued to his lyrics: “We welcome you all to stay here through fall until all of your money is gone! Home, home in Cortez, where the snooks and the mullet do play; where never is heard a sensible word from all of us Crackers who stay!”

There are some things about his father that are burned into Mark Coarsey’s memory.

“He was one of the only ones I knew that could build a cast net from scratch,” he said. “He didn’t go buy the webbing, he built the webbing.”

When he died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, he was looking at the bay, sitting in his un-air-conditioned house that he built by hand. After World War II, nails were hard to come by, so Coarsey made nails from welding rods and used them to attach all the lumber, which he cut with a hand saw using no electricity or generator.

“If he wanted something, he would build it,” his son said.

And he loved the American flag.

Every day for 19 years as postmaster of the Cortez village post office, he would raise the flag in the morning and lower it in the evening, he said, under the rules for showing respect for the flag.

He learned that during “The War,” World War II, when he spent three years in the Navy on convoy duty in the North Atlantic.

“Eight trips over and eight back, and thank God for that last one back,” he told The Sun a few years ago.

Coarsey ended his Navy career in a heroic act.

“I found a man in our ship’s paint locker and thought he was sleeping on the job,” said Coarsey, who was a boatswain’s mate at the time. “I got some ice water and poured it on his face about 20 feet below me, but he didn’t move.”

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Wyman Coarsey, former Cortez postmaster, passed away last week at 90.

With the help of some crewmen, he got the man out.

“Three days later I come to in the hospital,” he said. Both men had been overcome with carbon tetrachloride fumes – a cleaning fluid. After that, he always had a distinctively hoarse voice, which gave him the sound of a country/ blues singer.

He was discharged on an auspicious date, “the day the Japs surrendered,”

he told The Sun. He was the last Cortez veteran of World War II still living in Cortez; only four are left who live elsewhere, according to Mary Fulford Green of the Cortez Village Historical Society.

After the war, Coarsey worked for Pure Oil Co. from 1950-62 delivering fuel. He was appointed postmaster in 1967, a post he held until 1986.

Like most Cortezians, Coarsey was also a fisherman. He fished with Tink Fulford and worked at the A.P. Bell Co. fish house, his son said.

“He taught me everything about fishing,” he said. “All us kids, we were taught how to survive.”

Coarsey was predeceased by his parents, Stratford and Mabel Coarsey; survived by his wife, Josephine, of Cortez; three sons, Thomas, of Murphy, N.C., Donald, of Palmetto, Fla. and Mark, of Bradenton, Fla; three sisters, Yvonne Lacey, of Sarasota, Fla., Deborah Coarsey, of Murphy, N.C. and Tanya Bass, of Manchester, Tenn.; also nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 24, at Brown and Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

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Turtle ‘terrorist’ case closed, unsolved Insufficient evidence was cited as the reason for ending the investigation

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

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has closed the unsolved case of who ran over and killed three black skimmer chicks, a state species of special concern, and ran over five nests, each holding up to 100 eggs of loggerhead sea turtles, a federally threatened species.

The investigation was closed because of insufficient evidence to bring charges against the unidentified person of interest in the case, FWC spokesman Gary Morse said, adding that the state attorney’s office declined to prosecute the case.

Witnesses to the June 27 incident described a laughing couple in their late 20s in a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with a single headlight around 10:30 p.m. near the Holmes Beach/Bradenton

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Beach line, aiming at yellow-staked turtle nests and driving over them, running over three flightless baby birds in the process.

The crimes are violations of the U.S. Endangered Species Act and the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, ranging from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, carrying penalties of $500 to $1,500 in fines with jail time of 60 days to five years.

Local law prohibits vehicles on the beach, with exceptions including Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, law enforcement, lifeguards and beach renourishment and maintenance crews.

Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, said last week that she had not been notified that the case had been dropped. At the time of the incident, she called for better police staffing, citing Anna Maria Island’s increasing popularity.

Immediately after the incident, investigators tracked the vehicle’s tire

marks south to where it left the beach and drove onto Gulf Drive, searching unsuccessfully for signs of the vehicle.

Several security cameras in Bradenton Beach along the route marked in the sand by the tire tracks were not aimed at the beach at that time or were not working, according to a Sun investigation, but a videotape recorded at the Wicked Taco Cantina that night showed something that the general manager thought looked like two people on an ATV recorded around the time of the incident. However, Bradenton Beach police Detective Sgt. Leonard Diaz said the recording was so indistinct it was useless.

The eggs in the nests did not hatch, but the cause may not have been the vandalism, Fox said. The beach was flooded for several days between the time of the incident and the expected hatching dates, and being underwater can suffocate turtle eggs. Two of the nests were washed out to sea unhatched and three were inundated with water.

Season’s end

Saturday, Oct. 31 marks the official end of sea turtle nesting season, however, three turtle nests that were laid late in the season remain unhatched in Anna Maria.

Fox said that some beachfront property owners already had turned their lights back on last week, before the law allows, and is working with code enforcement officers in the Island’s three cities to enforce compliance.

She requests that people voluntarily observe turtle lighting restrictions into November due to the late nests, including turning off lights visible from the beach, closing blinds from sundown to sunrise and not using flashlights and camera flashes on the beach.

Only about half of this year’s 356 turtle nests hatched, with more than 12,500 hatchlings making it to the Gulf of Mexico, about 6,000 less than last year, but about 3,000 more than the 15-year average, according to Turtle Watch statistics.

Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 356 False crawls: 441 Nests hatched: 178 Hatchlings to Gulf: 12,571 Overwashed (nests that had water over them): 88 Standing water (nests that were inundated with standing water): 50 Partial washout (some eggs, but not all, missing from nests): 14 Complete washout (nest and all eggs washed away or all stakes identifying nest location washed away): 53 Nest disorientations: 22 Not hatched: 175 Nests remaining: 3 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water.

• Don’t use flashlights or camera flashes on the beach at night.

• Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings.

• Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water.

• Don’t use sky lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf.

• Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights.

• Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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Carleton scheduled to change not guilty plea

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

Michael Carleton, formerly of Coast Line Realtors, Coast Line Accommodations and Coast Line Accommodations and Realtors on Anna Maria Island, is scheduled to change his plea to either no contest or guilty of one count of federal mail fraud at a hearing set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa.

Carleton, 53, is accused of double-booking Anna Maria Island accommodations online and refusing to return $200,000 in deposits paid by more than 70 visitors who found themselves without a place to stay upon their arrival to the Island in 2012 and 2013.

A grand jury indicted Carleton on one count of federal mail fraud; he pled not guilty and was released on a $200,000 bond. His previously scheduled jury trial was recently postponed until November by new defense counsel.

According to court documents, the case against Carleton alleges that in April 2013, U.S. Postal Service inspectors initiated an investigation based on several mail fraud complaints, resulting in findings that from an unknown date

prior to April 2012 through at least July 20, 2013, more than 70 people had entered into rental contracts via e-mail with Carleton to rent vacation properties in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach.

Carleton The majority of the contracts resulted from Carleton’s advertising on Websites.

The contracts called for the renters to pay for the rental period prior to taking possession of the property, and so most of the renters mailed their rental payment, typically a personal or certified check, through U.S. mail to one of two U.S. Post Office box addresses on Anna Maria Island rented by Carleton. These payments were all deposited into one of two bank accounts, C-1 Bank or Whitney/Hancock Bank, with Carleton as the signatory on both accounts, according to court records.

As the vacation rental date approached, many victims were contacted by Carleton and given various excuses why they could not be placed in their rental property, including rental repairs being needed and Carleton telling victims he was filing bankruptcy and all monies needed to be secured by the trustee. In some cases, the victims physically arrived at the vaca-

tion unit they had rented only to find another family already utilizing the rental property. In many cases, Carleton would rent and receive up-front payment from numerous renters for the same rental properties for the same period of time, the charges allege, adding that victims included people from all over the country, and one victim from Germany.

The charges continue: “On Feb. 26, 2013, a husband and wife with the initials of T.F. and J.L. of Webster, N.Y., entered into a written contract with Carleton, doing business as Coastline Realtors Inc., to rent the property at 5300 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The agreed-upon arrival date was March 30, 2013, with a departure of April 6, 2013. The rental fee was $1,849.85 which included taxes, cleaning fee and a refundable “home damage deposit.”

On Feb. 26, 2013, T.F. obtained certified check No. 100899061 from M&T Bank, Webster, N.Y., for $1849.85 made payable to Coastline Realtors. On the same date, T.F. mailed the check at the U.S. Post Office in Webster, N.Y. via certified mail, label no. 70121640000041054720, to Coastline Realtors, Bradenton Beach, Fla. Defendant Carleton deposited that certified check into his C-1 Bank account

on March 1, 2013.

On March 27, 2013, T.F. and J.L. received an e-mail notice from defendant Carleton that their reservation was cancelled due to the defendant filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. No such bankruptcy filing was ever made in March of 2013 or since.

T.F. and J.L. were never able to use the week and never received a refund of their rental fee, notwithstanding numerous attempts to contact defendant Carleton for a refund.”

The offense with which Carleton is charged requires proving that he “knowingly devised or participated in a scheme to defraud someone, or obtain money or property, using false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises; that the false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises were about a material fact; that the defendant intended to defraud someone; and that the defendant used the United States Postal Service by mailing or by causing to be mailed something meant to help carry out the scheme to defraud.”

The maximum penalty for the offense is imprisonment for not more than 20 years, supervised release for not more than three years, a fine of not more than $250,000 and a special assessment of $100.

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Kids to haunt businesses in Trail of Treats The 2014 Halloween Trail of Treats will be held Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Chamber kicks off this event with a children’s costume contest for kids aged 0-12.

This is an event where children can safely go from business to business Island-wide trick or treating. Children and parents will be guided from busi-

ness to business with the help of a map of participants that they will receive at the AMI Chamber. The route times when businesses are open for this event typically are: City of Holmes Beach businesses: 4 to 6 p.m.

City of Anna Maria businesses: 5 to 7 p.m.

City of Bradenton Beach businesses: 7 p.m.

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County grants START funds As red tide counts increase in local waters, Manatee County commissioners voted last week to grant up to $9,500 to START (Solutions To Avoid Red Tide) over the next year for education outreach and public information materials, including revised beach signs, fact cards, a START brochure, public service announcement, presentations to government officials, special events and videos.

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Officials and friends laud Sue Normand Normand, a member of the planning commission since 1996, resigned from the board on Oct. 1 due to health reasons.

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

HOLMES BEACH –Friends, family, board members and city officials came together to honor former Planning Commission Chair Sue Normand for her service and dedication to the city.

Normand, who has been a member of the planning commission since April 1996 and its chair since August 1996, resigned from the board on Oct. 1 due to health reasons.

Mayor Bob Johnson read a proclamation declaring Thursday, Oct. 22, as Sue Normand Day and said, “It is a pleasure to be making this recognition for someone who has been so active in the community for so long,” Johnson read a listing on the proclamation of Normand’s community service: • Her leadership on the planning commission was instrumental in ensuring changes to the land development code were in compliance with the city’s comprehensive plan; • She is an entrepreneur, owning and operating businesses in the city; • She has served her community in various civic capacities, which include serving as a volunteer victims’ advocate for the Sheriff ’s Office, as a volunteer member of the missing/abducted child response team for the police department and as a member of the AMI Chamber of Commerce.

Commissioners thank Normand

“You are the reason I’m here,” Commission Chair Judy Titsworth said.

“I’ve always admired you.

I’ve watched you and what a fighter you are, and I’ve seen your passion.”

Commissioner Jean Peelen said she met Normand after she was shot at her business, Island Mail and More, in 2008 and knew then that she was a fighter.

Commissioner Marvin Grossman thanked her for her advice when he first ran for office.

“It takes a special person to volunteer and dedicate so many years to the city,” Commissioner Carol Soustek said.

Commissioner Pat Morton was unable to attend the ceremony and sent his regrets.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, who served as commissioner and mayor during Normand’s time on the planning commission, also was unable to attend but sent the following comment, “I loved working with Sue, sometimes in a thankless job. She did well holding the commission together, spending a year going through the city’s comp. plan. Best of luck to her.”

Planning members add praise

Planning Commissioner Gary Hickerson said,” I haven’t been sworn, but be assured what I’m about to say is the truth,” getting a laugh from the crowd.

In the past, board members swore to tell the truth before meetings.

“It’s been a pleasure to serve on the planning commission with you,” Hickerson said. “I’ve always admired you for your fairness, calmness and ability to deal with tedium in the excruciating detail we have to deal with.”

He got another laugh when he concluded, “Now I’ll have to start read-

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Sue Normand thanks the crowd as Mayor Bob Johnson looks on after reading the proclamation declaring Sue Normand Day Oct. 22. ing the minutes because I’ve always counted on you to go through them in detail.”

City Planner Bill Brisson said he met Normand in 2003 and noted, “I’ve worked with many planning commissions and never had a chair stay with the job that long. She led the planning

commission and made my job so much easier. It’s been a pleasure working with her, and I’ll miss that.”

“We’ve all been lucky to share this time with Sue,” Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris said. “It’s been a pleasure to sit beside her.”

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Sissy Quinn receives county award Challenge Coins are given to special persons who make their community a better place to live.

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

ANNA MARIA – Sissy Quinn, of AMI Community Connections and AMI Preservation Trust, was awarded the Manatee County Challenge Coin and certificate by Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie at the Oct. 16 Community Connections soiree at The Center.

The award is in recognition of her distinguished service and contribution to Manatee County government.

“I wanted to honor Sissy for all the work she’s done over the years,” Chappie said. “Since she and Tom arrived on the Island, they’ve given back. She’s done amazing work to preserve what we have on the Island, and that’s really important.”

According to the certificate signed by Chappie, “Manatee County government relies heavily on volunteers and friends who help us achieve the work of our community. This certificate and coin are tokens of my appreciation for your spirit of cooperation and service.”

Challenge Coins, which have been a military tradition since WW1, have been adopted in recent years by business and government leaders to recognize special persons who make their community a better place to live.

The certificate states, “According to custom, when a coin holder is challenged, he or she must present the coin or be obliged to buy the challenger and any other nearby coin holders a drink or any other reward the coin holders agree upon. If the coin holder can present the coin, the challenger must buy a drink or other reward for all coin holders in the room.

Quinn started AMI Community Connections, as part of AMI Preservation Trust (AMIPT) in May 2014. The

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Sissy Quinn received a certificate and Challenge Coin from Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie at the Oct. 16 soiree. group holds gatherings every Wednesday afternoon and soirees every third

Friday at the Community Center to bring neighbors together to get to know each other and strengthen the existing neighborhoods on the Island.

At the Friday soirees, participants bring a dish and drinks to share.

Through her work with AMIPT Quinn has obtained state historical markers for the Anna Maria City Pier and the Island Playhouse.

“What a lovely surprise to receive a Manatee County Challenge Coin from Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie at our October soirée for my historical and community service.

I met John years ago while working with the AMI Historical Society and he was the mayor of Bradenton Beach.

“Our mutual respect grew out of my involvement with Bradenton Beach and their historical searches and continues to this day through Anna Maria Island Preservation Trust, and our monthly soirees at The Center.”

Tattoo superstitions revealed

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

CORTEZ – Sailors began wearing tattoos for superstitious reasons, as well as one practical one, John Beale told a packed room at the Florida Maritime Museum for his lecture on the “History of Tattooing.”

To protect American sailors, who were being captured and conscripted by the British Navy in the War of 1812, the passport was developed, with physical descriptions including eye color, hair color and height, he said.

But without photographs, the passports were not conclusive evidence of the bearer’s identity – until the tattoo. A distinctive tattoo could be included on the passport, making it more likely that a sailor could prove he was really an American, Beale said.

Some of the H.M.S. Bounty’s mutineers were identified by their tattoos, he said.

But not all maritime tattoos had practical uses. Most were used for luck or protection, such as the swallow tattoo, depicting a bird that always returns home. Star images, as well as compasses, meant the wearer would find his way home, by celestial navigation. An anchor also represented home.

A rose or a heart indicated a

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Above, a swallow tattoo was thought to bring luck to sailors. At left, various tattoos that held superstitions for sailors. loved one, while other images were much less obvious.

A pig or rooster, often tattooed on knees or feet, was a reference to the belief that providence would save the wearer from drowning, taking pity on the animals, which cannot swim. The animals also represented food, indicating a belief the wearer would never go hungry.

The words “hold fast” tattooed on the knuckles of the eight fingers were meant to keep the sailors who climbed the rigging safe.

A tattoo also could be used as a resume item for a sailor, Beale said.

An image of King Neptune meant the sailor had crossed the equator.

A fully rigged ship meant he had sailed around Cape Horn. A golden dragon meant he had crossed the international dateline. Harpoons indicated a member of a fishing fleet.

Crossed anchors indicated the rank of boatswain’s mate.

Sailors have no corner on tattoos, which date back 5,300 years to an ice man discovered in the Italian Alps, who had lines and dots tattooed along some acupuncture points, Beale said.

Egyptian noblewomen were tat-

tooed for protection in childbirth, and Siberian mummies have been discovered with tattoos.

Ancient tattooing methods range from poking (Asia) to tapping (Polynesia) to cutting (Maori) to sewing (Eskimo), Beale said. Thomas Edison invented a coil machine to make a doorbell ring that wound up being used to apply tattoos, he said, but today, an air powered machine that is easily sterilized is more common.

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Nine-year-old Eric Hovmoller, visiting from Sweden, treats a jellyfish sting on his arm with ice as his father, Frank, looks on. Below, this sea nettle jellyfish was photographed near the Anna Maria City Pier on Monday.

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Lifeguards are reporting an upswing in jellyfish stings on the beaches of Anna Maria Island the past few days.

A number of vacationers reported being stung on Sunday and Monday while swimming in shallow water on beaches throughout the Island, on both the Gulf and Bay sides. One group from Sweden said nearly everyone in their family had been stung.

The culprits appear to be sea nettle jellyfish, although there could be other types also in the water. The sea nettle sting can be a sharp, painful one but usually subsides after an hour or so.

Lifeguard Karen Burkett said Monday the creatures also could be box jellyfish, which inflict much more painful and potentially dangerous stings than the sea nettles. These critters have long tentacles trailing out beneath them, each one loaded with stinging, syringe-like cells called nematocysts that inject the animal’s venom.

The long-recommended treatment for a box jellyfish sting, assuming medical professionals are not immediately available, is to douse the area with a solution of vinegar and water for about 30 seconds, then use tweezers to carefully remove any remaining tentacles and stingers. After that, immersion in hot water can help reduce pain, as can ice packs and topical pain medications.

Experts say that despite being extremely painful, box jellyfish stings rarely are life-threatening, especially if the recommended treatments are followed.

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Bradenton couple delivers on ghost walks From ghoulies and

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BRADENTON – As the haunting hour nears, a group of believers gathers every week to catch up with the souls of the dearly departed. That group, known as the Paranormal Society of Bradenton, travels through downtown Bradenton on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 and 7:45 p.m., trying to communicate with those who went before them.

The group was started by Ron and Liz Reed, both of whom have had personal experiences. They spoke before a dozen people at the Island Branch Library in October.

The couple showed their tools of the trade including receptors that catch high electromagnetic fields and convert them into sight or sound. Some of them can convert the energy into words.

If you’re a believer or a skeptic, they welcome everyone to take the Bradenton Ghost Walk.

“Something always happens,” Liz Reed said of the walks. “We meet the same souls.”

Those things that go bump in the night are sometimes identifiable, but there are others that are just plain creepy, like the time a tree fell over while they were in an old cemetery in Palma Sola. Liz said she was once startled when she realized a rebel Civil War soldier in uniform was standing next to her.

ghosties / And long-leggedy beasties / And things that go bump in the night, / Good Lord, deliver us!

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The Paranormal Society of Bradenton holds walking tours of the city, visiting houses and areas where members have experienced contact with energy sources that might indicate contact from the grave.

“The main symptom when you contact an energy source is you feel cold,” said Ron. They will come to your house to investigate the unexplained and they

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The two have been busy at the historic houses and mansions of some famous people who lived in ManateeSarasota counties, such as the John Ringling House and the Crosley Estate.

They expressed interest in exploring the Island Players and the AMI Historical Museum along with the historic house on the grounds of the museum.

At their Website, paranormalsocietyofbradenton.worpress.com, they list Stanley Hotel, of Estes Park, Colo., as one place they would like to investigate. The venerable hotel was the site of “The Shining,” a super-scary movie written by Stephen King.

If you want to put some authenticity, visit their Website and sign up for the Bradenton tour. You won’t need to do any tricks, and with some luck, you’ll be treated to a scary good time.

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Celebrate stone crabs The Fourth Annual Cortez Stone Crab Festival is set for the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., or marker 49 by boat.

The menu will feature fresh, local stone crab and stone crab pops (one claw), peel and eat shrimp, Bradentucky boil (collard greens), corn nuggets, corn dogs and frozen drinks.

Enjoy live local music all day from Razing Cane; Bobby Gilbert, of the Bobby G Band; Steel Relic; Charlie Whitt and The Bottom Line Band; Scott McConoughey; BC and The Gang; Twinkle; Tim Chandler; Doug Deming; Tropix and Shelly D; and The Blue Velvet Band. Music continues after 6 p.m. A kids’ zone and art show rounds out the event, which will be held under a tent in case of rain. The festival benefits Fishing for Freedom, a grassroots commercial fishing organization which recently supported an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court to reverse the 1995 state constitutional amendment banning gill nets.

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Nautical enthusiasts enjoy market People left the 18th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market at the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez on Saturday loaded down with bargains in boat hardware, anchors, lifejackets, and hard-to-find gear. Sea Scouts, Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum and other not-for-profit groups were on hand, with live music by Treble Hook.

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Final Results Celebrity category

First - Digby, as the Pope Second - Barney & Gracie as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Third - Chi Chi as Supergirl

Cutest category

First - Rousseau as a Pinata Second - Abby as a bummblebee Third - Falcon as a werewolf puppy

Most Original category

First - Biscuit, Muffin & Devo as R2D2, Bark Vader and C-3PO Second - Tucker & Frankie as an inmate and SWAT team member Third - Rooney as an Irish guard

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Clockwise from left; Digby, as the Pope, with Brian Hayes, took first place in the Celebrity category; Tucker and Frankie, as an inmate and a SWAT team member, with Jamie Burns, Melanie Burns and Connor Field, took second in Most Original; Biscuit as R2D2, teamed with Muffin and Devo, with Stephanie Gemperline and Shawn DuVall, for first in Most Original; the team of judges, Don Herlihy from Island Time, Bob Slicker of Swordfish Grill and Barb Sato of Sato Real Estate, had a tough time deciding who placed where; spectators at this year’s contest hailed from as far away as England, France, Germany and Sweden and as close as Tampa, Ellenton, Lakewood Ranch and AMI.

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Oktoberfest is in the air Kristin Martin MOTORWORKS BREWING

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t is a wonderful time of year for beer enthusiasts! As the weather finally teases us with the thought of cooling down here on the sunny west coast of Florida, we are overwhelmed with so many great seasonal beer options. The most well known is the Oktoberfest Beer, brewed in Bavaria to honor (Crown Prince) Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, as he was married to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810.

To this day, brewers all over the nation and the world brew this special style of beer and enjoy the celebration of their anniversary, now known as Oktoberfest. There are festivals almost every weekend where you can enjoy all the brews and be merry. Where there is great beer, there is usually great fun and great food not far behind.

The brew family loves this time of year, not only for the beer and the food, but the festivities. Some of the brew families' favorite

BEER CHEESE SOUP Ingredients

• 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil or enough to coat bottom of pan • 2 cups chopped onion or about 2 medium • 2-3 pinches salt and pepper • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 12 oz. Motorworks Brewing Oktoberfest beer or V Twin Lager • 3 cups chicken broth, divided • ½ cup all-purpose flour or about 2¼ oz • 2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

festive games are stein hoisting competitions, yodeling competitions and Dirndl/Lederhosen best dressed competitions! Throw in a little live music and cornhole under the giant oak and you have one happy group of people.

Anyone is welcome to join in the fun and festivities with us at the brewery each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 25. Motorworks Brewing has fantastic food trucks that keep the German spirit alive in the brewery with German style food options made on site.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult before 7 p.m., and no minors are allowed after 7 p.m.

There is one recipe that has eventually been passed through the hands of almost every member of the brew family – the classic beer cheese soup, made with Motorworks Brewing Oktoberfest Beer or V Twin Lager.

Whichever one is easier to get your mitts on will make for a delightful treat on a brisk fall evening. The beer cheese soup is a simple classic and a must have for any beer enthusiasts at home. It is also one of the quickest ways into a beer geek’s heart. Make the meal complete by adding some pretzel bites and a cold Motorworks Brew to accentuate all the cheesy beer goodness and wash it down.

Prost!

• 1¼ cups or 5 ounces shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese

Optional garnishes

• Fried bacon, crumbled; • Finely chopped fresh chives; • Sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and toasted in oven.

Directions

1. Heat 3 Tbs. of olive oil in a heavy stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add onion, along with a few pinches of salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

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Beer cheese soup is an Oktoberfest treat and can be garnished with bacon crumbles, chives or bread cubes.

2. Stir in beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until onion is tender.

3. Carefully pour beer mixture and half of chicken broth (1½ cups) into a blender. To avoid a mess, allow steam to escape by removing center piece of blender lid. Make sure blender lid is secure and place a clean towel over opening in blender lid. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

4. Whisk together flour and ½ cup chicken broth. Add to stock pot and heat to bubbling over medium-high stirring continually for about 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Return blended beer mixture to pan.

Whisk to combine with flour/broth mixture.

Stir in remaining 1 cup of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. Whisk in milk and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

7. Remove pan from heat. Gradually stir in cheese until smooth.

Optional: Serve with bacon crumbles, chives, and/or bread cubes.

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Mote to sponsor two important events Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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ote Marine will be holding two popular events in November beginning on Saturday Nov. 7, with its Teach-AKid Fishing Clinic which will be held at the Mote Aquaculture Park. The park is located 7 miles east of interstate 75 on Fruitville Road. The clinic will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children ages 5 through 16. There is a limit of 120 children.

There will be six hands-on stations teaching beginning and advanced fishing techniques, ethical angling, and sun and water safety. Stations also will include spin casting, fly casting, fly-tying, Gyotaku fish printing, and kayaking instruction. Kids will also have fishing opportunities in Mote’s stocked lake.

Participants also can get a behind the scenes tour of Marine culture and Aquaponics at the Research Park. The cost is $10/ child, and will receive a rod and reel, tackle kit and a T-shirt sponsored by Bark and Company Realty. Guardians and children will be treated to a barbeque lunch provided by the Sarasota Sportsmen’s Association.

In addition, each child will get an original snook print by artist Steve Whitlock. To register go to (www.mote.org/fishingclinic).

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A young angler shows off her tilapia caught during a previous Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Mote Marine Park

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Look for reds, snook and trout on shallow flats Captain Rick Grassett

Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released trout, Jacks, Spanish mackerel and a cobia on CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms in Sarasota Bay and tripletail and false albacore (little tunny) in the coastal Gulf on flies during the past week.

Frank Zaffino, from Rochester, N.Y., had good action on a couple of days in the coastal Gulf with me. It was very windy on Monday and tough to get too far offshore. However, we found plenty of tripletail, and he caught and released six or seven on a shrimp fly pattern.

Conditions were much better on Thursday, and he had good ac-

tion with false albacore hooking up several times on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly.

Massimo Giardina and Tatiana Migliaretti, from Switzerland, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Tuesday. We worked deep grass flats on both sides of the bay, and they had steady action with trout and a couple of Spanish mackerel on CAL jigs with shad tails. Tatiana caught and released the fish of the day, a 26 inches cobia that put on quite a show for us including numerous jumps. Jim Festa, from Sarasota, and a friend, Dennis, from Michigan, fished the same areas with me on Wednesday and had steady action with trout on CAL jigs with shad tails.

John Freeman, from Wisconsin, and Dave Willer, from Min-

nesota, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Friday, and John and his wife, Barbara, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Saturday. We fished deep grass flats on both sides of the bay where they had steady action with trout and Spanish mackerel to 18 inches on CAL jigs with shad tails.

Action with tripletail, false albacore and Spanish mackerel should be a good option now in the coastal Gulf when conditions allow it. You may find trout, Spanish mackerel, blues and Jacks on deep grass flats. Snook fishing around lighted docks and bridges close to passes with flies and DOA Lures should also be a good option. Look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT | submitted mullet schools on shallow flats Tatiana Migliaretti, from Switzerland, caught and released this cobia on a and edges of bars.

CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett.

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William R. Mote Memorial Snook Shindig Research Tournament honoring Captain Scott Moore. Moore was a longtime friend and guide to Bill Mote and has been a tireless supporter of regulations to protect snook and other gamefish. He has been a friend to the laboratory for decades and has provided scientists with invaluable information on local fisheries’ issues.

The tournament and captain’s meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14. The Friday evening captain’s meeting will start at 6 p.m. Fishing will continue after the captain’s meeting until noon Saturday. There will be an awards banquet at 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for anglers of all ages and abilities to help researchers at Mote as citizen scientists by catching and providing information on tagged hatcheryreared snook that Mote has released into Sarasota Bay. The event was held regularly until 2009 before a catastrophic

freeze decimated snook populations and resulted in a closure of snook fishing.

Since the closure (snook fishing has reopened), Mote researches have released more than 2,500 snook into Sarasota Bay. The event will assist scientists who need anglers to help them learn more about the released snook’s movements and survival. The cost is $50 per adult angler, and $20 for youths 17 and younger. Adults that want to attend only the banquet can purchase tickets for $30 while youth 17 and under tickets will be charged $15.

To encourage children to participate in the clinic the previous week, Mote is offering participants their first tournament for free. The event will feature awards, raffles, door prizes, a bag of gifts, a special event T-shirt and a sumptuous banquet in the courtyard of Mote’s Aquarium. For information and to register for the tournament or banquet, go to Mote’s Website at www.mote.org/snookshindig.

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Halloween kicks off at AME Fall Fest If it’s October it must be time for Anna Maria Elementary School’s annual Fall Festival, which was held Saturday at City Hall field in Holmes Beach and included a parade from AME to the festival site. Just about every character imaginable turned out, with no shortage of witches, Power Rangers, Star Wars storm troopers and Iron Man lookalikes.

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Ms. Querrard’s Creepy Crawlers were a big hit during AME’s Fall Festival parade Saturday morning.

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Time to sign up for Medicare health plans

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

The date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt predicted would live in infamy, Dec. 7 , is the deadline for most seniors to make changes to their health insurance plans, says Sue LaMastro, Manatee local coordinator and counselor for SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders).

LaMastro and other SHINE counselors are offering free seminars with valuable general information on the subject, and seniors also can sign up for appointments to discuss personal situations in depth at a later date, she said.

SHINE volunteers are trained, professional counselors who do not sell policies, but offer

free, unbiased, confidential guidance on the multitude of complicated details in health insurance plans, leaving the final choice of policies up to the individual.

Insurance plans often change their terms this time of year during Medicare Open Enrollment, she said. Sometimes premiums, deductibles or copays have increased.

Sometimes a plan is no longer accepted by your doctor or pharmacy. Sometimes your medications are no longer covered. Sometimes prices at your mail order pharmacy change, making neighborhood pharmacies less expensive.

Medicare recipients should have received a notice, usually in book form, about their insurance plan changes by Sept. 30, she said, adding that due to recent changes in health care laws, “This year more than ever, you

need to read the book.”

Using that information and data about past premiums and health insurance expenses, counselors can guide seniors in choosing the least expensive plan with the best benefits for them.

Some things to consider are whether to change from an HMO to a PPO or the other way around, or choose to use traditional Medicare instead. Seniors with private drug plans (PDPs) also should make sure that their plans have not changed and still cover all their medicines and check whether their drugstores will continue to participate in the plan, she said.

It’s also important to make sure that your drug store is a preferred drug store and not just a participating drug store, as preferred drug stores charge less and sometimes do

not enforce the deductible, she said. Sometimes, drugs at a preferred drug store are free, but at participating drug stores, they’re $20, she said.

SHINE counselors also help seniors apply to the Florida Department of Children and Families if their income and assets qualify to request the state to pay the $104.90 that is their Part B premium, receive a low income subsidy for their prescriptions, and, possibly, receive food stamps, she said.

The next seminar will be held at Renaissance on Ninth, 1819 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, on Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. To register, call 941-749-0100. For a listing of other SHINE seminars, visit www.floridashine.org.

To make a personalized appointment with a counselor, call 800-336-2226 or 800-963-5337.

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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.

ARCADIA Knights Inn 504 S. Brevard Ave. 863-494-4884 Holiday Inn Express 2709 Southeast Hwy. 70 863-494-5900 BRADENTON Best Western 2215 Cortez Rd W 941-238-0800 Best Western Plus 648 67th St. Cir. E. 941-757-5555 Courtyard Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront 100 Riverfront Dr.W. 941-747-3727 Days Inn 3506 1st St.W. 941-746-1141 Days Inn I-75 644 67th St Circle East 941-746-2505 Hampton Inn 309 10th St W 941-746-9400 Motel 6 660 67th St. Circle E. 941-747-6005 Quality Inn 6727 14th St.W. 941-758-7199

Microtel Inn 6298 Nature Coast Blvd 352-796-9025

Hyatt Place 2600 Champion Ring Rd 239-418-1844

Quality Inn 30307 Cortez Blvd 352-796-9481

La Quinta Inn 9521 Market Place Rd 239-466-0012

DAYTONA BEACH Daytona Inn Seabreeze 730 N. Atlantic Ave. 386-255-5491

Allure Suites 9200 College Parkway 239-454-6363

Homewood Suites

by Hilton 165 Bill France Blvd 386-258-2828 Residence Inn Daytona Beach Intl.

Airport 1725 Richard Petty Blvd 386-252-3949

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

DELAND Budget Inn 2801 East NY Ave 386-736-3440

GAINESVILLE Best Western 4200 N.W. 97th Blvd.

352-331-3336

ELLENTON Guest House Inn 4915 17th St. E. 941-729-0600

Holiday Inn Express 3905 S.W. 43rd St. 352-376-0004

Sleep Inn 5605 18th St. E. 941-721-4933 Super 8 5218 17th St. E. 941-729-8505

Super 8 6516 14th St.W. 941-756-6656

FORT MEYERS Baymont Inn 9401 Marketplace Rd 239-454-0040

Sunrise Inn 668 67th St Circle E 941-745-1876

Four Points by Sheraton 13600 Treeline Ave S 239-322-1399

BROOKSVILLE Days Inn 6320 Windmere Rd 352-796-9486

Holiday Inn 2431 Cleveland Ave 239-332-3232

Motel 6 4000 S.W. 40th Blvd.

352-373-1604 Red Roof Inn 3500 S.W. 42nd St. 352-336-3311 KISSIMMEE Motel 6 5731 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. 407-396-6333 Palms Hotel and Villas 3100 Parkway Blvd.

407-396-2229 Red Roof Inn 4970 Kyngs Heath Road 407-396-0065

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LAKELAND Ramada Inn 3260 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. 863-688-8080

Residence Inn 825 Heathrow Park Lane 407-995-3400

Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista 13351 State Road 535 407-239-4500

La Quinta Inn 1024 Crevasse St. 863-859-2866

LEESBURG Best Western 1321 N. 14th Street 352-460-0118

Motel 6 3120 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. 863-682-0643

Quality Inn 1392 North Blvd.W. 352-787-6363

Residence Inn 3701 Harden Blvd.

863-680-2323

OCALA Hampton Inn & Suites 3601 SW 38th Ave 352-867-0300

Motel 6 5909 American Way 407-351-6500

Holiday Inn Express 1212 S Pine Ave 352-629-7300

Residence Inn Sea World 11000 Westwood Blvd.

407-313-3600

LAKE BUENA VISTA Clarion Inn 8442 Palm Parkway 407-996-7300 Marriott Residence Inn 11450 Marbella Palm Court 407-465-0075

La Quinta Inn & Suites 3530 S.W. 36th Ave. 352-861-1137

LAKE CITY America’s Best Inn 339 SW Commerce Dr 386-755-6300

Microtel Inn 1770 Southwest 134th St 352-307-1166

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 Extended Stay America 1040 Greenwood Blvd 407-829-2332 La Quinta Inn 1060 Greenwood Blvd.

407-805-9901

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 Country Inn 5440 Forbes Place 407-856-8896 Hard Rock Hotel 5800 Universal Blvd.

407-503-2000

La Quinta Inn - Universal Studios 5621 Major Blvd 407-313-3100 Motel 6 - Winter Park 5300 Adanson Street 407-647-1444

Rodeway Inn Maingate 5995 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. 407-396-4300 Staybridge Inn 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

Hampton Inn 975 University Parkway 941-355-8140

Kenilworth Lodge 1610 Lakeview Dr 863-385-0111

Motel 6 West 2738 N. Monroe St. 850-386-7878

Holiday Inn Express 8610 Elm Fair Blvd.

813-490-1000

Knights Inn 4100 Tamiami Trail 941-743-2442

Hibiscus Suites 1735 Stickney Point Road 941-921-5797

La Quinta Inn 4115 US 27 South 863-386-1000

Quality Inn 3090 N. Monroe St. 850-562-2378

Holiday Inn Express 8310 Galbraith 813-910-7171

Microtel Inn 4056 Tamiami Trail 941-624-6339

Holiday Inn 6231 Lake Osprey Dr 941-782-4400

Quality Inn & Suites 6525 US 27 North 863-385-4500

Red Roof Inn 2930 Hospitality Street 850-385-7884

Quality Inn & Suites Fairgrounds 4955 E. 18th Ave. 813-623-6000

Sleep Inn & Suites 806 Kings Highway 941-613-6300

Holiday Inn Express 5730 Gantt Rd 941-925-0631

Residence Inn 3221 Tubbs Road 863-314-9100

Residence Inn 1880 Raymond Diehl Road 850-422-0093

PUNTA GORDA Four Points by Sheraton 33 Tamiami Trail 941-637-6770

Holiday Inn Sarasota Airport 8009 15th St. E. 941-355-9000

SPRING HILL Microtel Inn 4881 Commercial Way 352-596-3444

Residence Inn Universities 600 W. Gaines St. 850-329-9080

Knights Inn 9300 Knights Dr 941-505-5701

Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts 941-487-3800

Motel 6 6172 Commercial Way 352-596-2007

Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel 300 W Retta Esplanade 941-639-1165

La Quinta Inn & Suites 1803 N.Tamiami Trail 941-366-5128

SUN CITY Sun City Center Inn 809N. Pebble Beach Blvd 813-634-3331

The Wyvern Hotel 101 E Retta Esplanade 941-639-7700 RUSKIN Ruskin Inn 3113 College Ave 813-641-3437 SANFORD Days Inn 4650 W FL 48 407-323-6500 Best Western Plus 3401 S Orlando Dr 407-320-0845 SARASOTA Comfort Suites 5690 Honore Ave 941-554-4475

Residence Inn 1040 University Pkwy.

941-358-1468 Days Inn 5000 N.Tamiami Trail 941-351-7734 Sleep Inn 900 University Pkwy.

941-359-8558 SEBRING Chateau Elan Hotel 150 Midway Dr 863-655-7200 Holiday Inn Express 4400 US 27 North 863-386-1115

TALLAHASSEE Best Western Pride Inn 2016 Apalachee Parkway 850-656-6312 Best Western Seminole Inn 6737 Mahan Drive 850-656-2938 Econo Lodge North 2681 N. Monroe St. 850-385-6155 La Quinta Inn North 2905 N. Monroe St. 850-385-7172 Motel 6 Downtown 1027 Apalachee Parkway 850-877-6171

Sleep Inn 1695 Capital Circle N.W. 850-575-5885 Staybridge Suites 1600 Summit Lake Drive 850-219-7000 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 522 Silver Slipper Lane 850-386-2121 TAMPA Clarion Hotel 2701 E. Fowler Ave. 813-971-4710 Econo Lodge 4732 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. 813-874-6700 Hampton Inn 5628 W Waters Ave 813-901-5900 Holiday Inn Express 9402 Corporate Lake Dr 813-885-3700

Red Roof Inn 2307 E. Busch Blvd.

813-932-0073 Residence Inn 4312 W. Boy Scout Blvd.

813-877-7988 TEMPLE TERRACE Holiday Inn Express 13294 Telcom Dr 813-972-9800 Residence Inn 13420 N Telcom Parkway 813-972-4400 Towne Place Suites 6800 Woodstork Rd 813-975-9777 WINTER HAVEN Howard Johnson Inn 1300 3rd St SW 863-294-7321 Lake Roy Beach Inn 1825 Cypress Garden Blvd 863-324-6320 Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel 5651 Cypress Garden Blvd 863-324-5950 Ranch House Inn 1911 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

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Residents work to increase their lot The group will meet again on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at a place to be decided to work on its goals.

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

HOLMES BEACH – A crowd of 93 people gathered at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to discuss bringing more permanent residents back to the Island.

Sponsored by the grass roots Home Sweet Home group, Holmes Beach City Commissioner Jean Peelen started the discussion by showing the percentage of registered voters each city has lost over the years. Anna Maria lost 10 percent, Holmes Beach 14 percent and Bradenton Beach 21 percent as residents moved out and sold their homes, many to investors, who then razed the houses and built rental homes.

“We want to bring people here to live and support those who already do,” Peelen said. “This is a labor of love by our group.”

Facilitators Jerry Murphy and Wayne Guthrie helped gather input from the crowd for use later. They first asked people to tell what they liked about living on the Island.

Answers included a small town feel, the lifestyle, the lowkey atmosphere, sunsets, Anna Maria Elementary School, wildlife, Island Branch Library, the trolley system, lack of high rise buildings, peaceful atmosphere, the piers and the public beach access, to name a few.

The crowd spoke of using social media to talk about the benefits of Island living and to advertise it through the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce and the county Economic Development Council.

One resident said Island residents need to make newcomers more welcome.

“The people who move here don’t feel very welcome,” he said.

The consensus was to encourage more affordable housing through incentives. Other suggestions were to advertise at IMG, the sports complex in west Bradenton, for people to live on the Island. Another suggestion was another bridge to the Island to ease traffic congestion.

After the discussion, they set up the boards for people to mark the ones where they thought they could help.

They group will meet again on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. with the location to be determined.

Motel seeks pool addition An Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board public hearing will be held at city hall on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m., in order to discuss a conversion of a nonconforming use request submitted on behalf of the Emerald by the Sea, Rod & Reel Resort.

The applicants are requesting permission to reduce the occupancy from 38 occupants to 28 occupants in order to accommodate the addition of a swimming pool.

Copies of the proposed request are on file with the city’s building department and may be reviewed by the public from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the building department at 941-708-6132, ext. 25.

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COMMISSION: Two seats in play FROM PAGE 1

Those who vote in person on Nov. 3, will vote at the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall, 201 Second Street, which is now the city’s lone polling location. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

The winners will be sworn in on Monday, Nov. 16, at which time their two-year terms will commence.

Ballots in the mail

According to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Website, there are currently 751 active city voters registered to vote in this election. In May, 358 ballots were cast in the recall election and 138 or 44 percent of those were cast by mail.

According to Sharon Stief, the elections office sent out 209 mail ballots for the current election. As of Friday, 88 had been returned as ballots cast.

Mail ballots can be delivered to the Supervisor of Elections office in Bradenton until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Those

who fail to return their mail ballots on time can surrender them at the fire hall in exchange for the right to vote in person.

Fund-raising races

Robertson Clarke led all candidates in fund raising.

According to his Oct. 23 campaign treasurer’s report, he has raised $5,958. Recent contributions came from Jake Spooner’s Fish Hole and Bridge Street Bazaar at $500 each, Sherman Baldwin’s Tevatan Cole LLC at $200 and a $200 contribution from Tom Nammacher. A significant portion of Clarke’s contributions came from the business community, and he contributed $450 to his own campaign Clarke’s $3,513 in campaign expen-

ditures include newspaper advertising, campaign signs, coffee mugs, campaign literature, postal supplies and postage.

According to his Oct. 16 report, Shearon raised $2,088, half of which he contributed himself. His lone reported financial contribution is the $1,000 received from Bradenton Beach resident Marie Pracht. Shearon’s partner Tjet Martin provided an additional $221 inkind contribution of postage stamps.

Shearon’s $1,182 in listed expenditures include newspaper advertising and the distribution of a self-produced campaign letter. Shearon is using his recall election campaign signs, but in order to comply with election law a sticker was placed over the first two letters of the word “re-elect” in order to read “elect.” Because Shearon is not running as the incumbent, he cannot advertise that he is seeking re-election. There were a couple reports of Shearon signs spotted that said reelect, but these were the exception and

not the majority.

Robertson contributed $348 to her own campaign, and according to her Oct. 16 report, had not accepted any other contributions. Her listed campaign expenditures are the $48 qualifying fee and $265 spent on postage supplies for a self-produced campaign letter. Robertson did not purchase or display campaign signs.

Cole’s Oct. 16 report lists $3,300 raised, including a $500 contribution from his father. Other major contributors included Angela and Barbara Rodocker’s BridgeWalk and Silver Surf resorts, with smaller contributions from former Mayor Katie Pierola, general contractor Chris McNamara, Bradenton resident Sandra Freeman and Pennsylvania resident Christine Johnson.

Cole’s $2,646 in expenditures include newspaper advertising, campaign signs and literature, postage and mailing supplies.

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Gary Thorpe, the tall gentleman in the center, is joined by his co-workers in the Anna Maria Public Works Department.

Longtime public works employee retires The city of Anna Maria said goodbye to longtime Public Works Department employee Gary Thorpe last week. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Thorpe celebrated his retirement with a gathering of fellow employees that took place at city hall.

Thorpe spent 15 years working for the city. He previously served in the U.S. Navy for four years on the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam War and served 16 years with the Army and the Army Reserves.

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Time to sweep out the spider webs

alloween is in a few days, so you may have a few extra spider webs hanging around your house in addition to the ghosts and goblins. All of that’s fine as long as it’s just for the holiday, but if you’re planning on putting your house up for sale during the winter season, you better make sure it’s not haunted with the ghosts of Halloweens past.

Getting your house ready so it can be placed on the market during the busy winter season involves a lot more than making sure your bed is made and dirty dishes aren’t in the sink. You have to look at your home through the eyes of a buyer, who may not be as forgiving about the peeling paint on the trim or the overgrown garden that you haven’t gotten to yet.

The age old adage that neat, clean, uncluttered and neutral is the best look in a house that is on the market is as true today as it was when men were living in caves. No one wants to try and imagine how much kitchen

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger counter space there really is; they want to actually see it. Pack away collections of knick-kacks, books, family photos and other decorative items that you may love, but someone else may hate.

Think dried flowers that have collected months of dust.

Clean out closets, especially if your home like so many on the Island is older and lacking in closet space, and clear off bathroom vanities after you have, of course, thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the bathrooms. If you think of buyers as basically not having a vision, then you’ll begin to understand what you have to do.

After living on the water for 17 years, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges is keeping the windows and doors clean and salt free. It haunts me on a daily basis and has made me so sensitive to cloudy and streaky windows that I can’t help but notice them when I go into other people’s homes.

If you have a water view or even if you don’t, the first thing you should do when placing your home on the market is clean the glass.

It’s also important that appliances be in working order and sparkling inside and out. Assume that a nosy buyer will actually open your refrigerator to see how big it is and its condition; don’t be embarrassed by three day old moldy leftovers. And make sure your air conditioning system is up to par. If your house is too warm, you will drive potential buyers out into the air conditioned comfort of their cars before they have taken a really good look.

Since it seems we’re always talking about parking on the Island these days, if you have a garage and/or good parking available, maximize that feature.

Clear out the garage so you can get a car in it, and make it inviting for buyers and their agents to park in your driveway by keeping it clear of toys, bikes and lawnmowers.

I’m sure I say this every year before the busy selling season begins, but it can never be said too much – don’t ever refuse a showing to a potential buyer.

Since we anticipate a lot more listings as we get into season, there will be more competition and every showing could be the one.

One way to keep the bad spirits and spider webs away from your front door this Halloween is to paint it bright red. Feng Shui believes that a red door is good luck. It also looks pretty cool and will welcome buyers to your home.

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Mayor files elections complaints Recent campaign letters continue to spark controversy.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor Jack Clarke has accused Commissioner Janie Robertson of making false and malicious campaign statements.

On Monday, Clarke filed a Florida Elections Commission complaint against Robertson and a lesser complaint against his mayoral opponent Bill Shearon.

The complaints pertain to campaign letters Robertson and Shearon recently mailed to city voters in early October.

Both letters were mailed in the same shared envelopes.

Robertson is running for re-election against Ralph Cole, but her campaign letter made only passing reference to her opponent and focused primarily on the mayor’s race.

“He is secretive, lawless, manipulative, ruthless, untrustworthy, and unethical. He fails miserably in the adherence to our city laws,” Robertson’s letter said of Clarke.

Clarke’s complaint against Robertson states: “Ms. Robertson made or caused to be mailed a writing as a paid political ad-

vertisement which contained blatantly false statements against an opposing candidate, Jack Clarke and did so with actual malice.”

Florida statute 104.271 states, “Any candidate who with actual malice makes or causes to be made any statement about an opposing candidate which is false is guilty of a violation of this code.”

It also says, “The candidate making such charge to be false or malicious is guilty of a felony of the third degree and after conviction shall be disqualified to hold office.”

When contacted, Robertson mentioned the complaint’s reference to her being mentioned as Clarke’s opponent.

“Jack Clarke is not my opponent; and I made no remarks about my opponent, Ralph Cole, other than I had only seen him at city hall once at the time my letter was written.”

In regard to her statements about Clarke, she said, “I was very careful, and I did not say anything in there that I can’t back up with examples from meeting minutes and recordings.”

Sarasota Attorney Andrea Mogensen is representing Clarke, at his own expense, and paralegal Michael Barfield is assisting her.

When asked about Robertson’s statement, Mogensen said, “If you’re going to

If you’re going to make broad statements that someone is secretive, lawless, manipulative, ruthless, untrustworthy and unethical, you’re pretty much inviting litigation as far as defamation.”

Andrea Mogensen Attorney make broad statements that someone is secretive, lawless, manipulative, ruthless, untrustworthy and unethical, you’re pretty much inviting litigation as far as defamation. That may be her attitude with regard to the ethics complaint, but that’s not going to help her in the least if she gets sued.”

When asked about the complaint, Clarke said, “The complaint speaks for itself, and I have no other comment on this pending investigation.”

Mailing concerns

The elections complaint filed against Robertson also questions whether the expenses incurred in mailing the letters in shared envelopes was properly reported in her campaign treasury reports. A separate

complaint filed against Shearon simply addresses the reporting of the shared mailing expenses and contained no allegations of false statements.

Sharon Stief, from the Supervisor of Elections office, said the elections office was contacted in advance about the shared mailings.

“As long they both indicated they paid money for mailing, there’s nothing that says they can’t share the cost, but we advised them to make sure their campaign literature had the proper disclosure notices on them,” Stief said.

The campaign letters did contain the proper disclosure notices and both candidates listed mailing supply expenditures in their campaign treasurer’s reports.

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Artists’ Guild pays homage to AMI “Sunrise on the Beach,� an oil painting by Karen Stuart, will be featured in “Ode to Anna Maria,� the theme of the Artist's Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery window in November. The gallery is located at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Guild meets Monday On Monday, Nov. 2, the Artist’s Guild of Anna Maria Island will present a free, public program exploring the relationship of “Words, Melodies and Art� during its meeting at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation at 45th Street and Second Av-

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Real estate transfers of August 2015 •Sponsored by Alan Galletto, Island Real Estate Source: Mid Florida Multiple Listing Service

6101 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH

Date Listing Price Sold Price Property Address Anna Maria 08-14 475,000 450,000 402 Magnolia Ave 08-14 635,000 575,000 231 Gladiolus St. 08-24 749,900 690,000 314 Magnolia Ave 08-25 1,995,000 1,750,000 721 North Shore Dr. 08-20 462,900 440,000 8706 Gulf Dr.

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375,000 585,000 420,000 499,900 1,300,000

2108 Avenue A 110 11th S St # B 108 9th S Street G 1207 Gulf N Dr. # 300 112 11th S St

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Listing Price Sold Price Property Address 699,000 675,000 310 58th St. # A 789,000 700,000 203 57th St. 789,000 700,000 201 57th St. 729,900 700,000 3610 Gulf Dr. 949,000 910,000 517 75th St. 1,079,000 975,000 220 36th St. 2,750,000 1,750,000 2802 Avenue E 189,999 170,000 3805 E Bay Dr. # 301 299,950 299,950 3805 E Bay Dr. # 207 349,000 320,000 3210 6t Ave # 3210 379,900 375,000 4255 Gulf Dr. # 222 398,990 385,000 6602 Holmes Blvd # A 499,000 460,000 205 36th St. # A 1,150,000 1,070,000 112 36th St. # 112 229,000 210,000 203 64th St. # B 479,000 455,000 6925 Holmes Blvd 1,700,000 1,600,000 519 58th St. 1,200,000 800,000 5704 Marina Dr.

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Kid fitness program kicks off In October, the Community Center’s after school program, Beyond the Classroom, kicked off Mondays with coach Pete Paciorek working with the kids in small groups to learn about fun, fitness and agility.

The new enhanced fitness space up-

stairs allows for a fun afternoon of learning and physical activity. Creating healthy behaviors at a young age are proven to lead to healthy lifestyle behaviors as adults.

The Center of Anna Maria was recently awarded a grant from Manatee County

for $91,000 for their Youth and Healthy Families Initiative. Work began this summer in preparing for the new program by getting rid of the soda machine and candy bars.

Now the focus is on healthy activity, and kids will be working with Molly O’Connor

and the Traveling Gourmet on healthy Halloween treats as part of Beyond the Classroom's Wellness Wednesday.

Anyone interested in volunteering as part of the healthy initiative can contact The Center at 778-1908 for more opportunities and to sign up.

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The big boys and girls take the pitch Island Pest Control stops Slim's Place.

BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Four games into the regular season of the adult co-ed soccer league, only one team remains undefeated – Sato Real Estate. But the majority of the Sato boys are playing for Island Pest Control thanks to a strange twist in the draft room. Under the leadership of Captain Lexi Braxton, Island Pest Control took early control of the game on Thursday night against Slim’s Place. Captain PJ Smargisso could not make the game, but his team held its own during the 50 minutes of regulation play.

With Nick Sato in the goal for Island Pest Control, Braxton’s defense played strong and kept Slim’s Place off of the scoreboard for nearly the entire first half of the game. Sean Sanders started the game in the goal for Slim’s Place. Despite strong offensive passing by both teams, the soccer ball did not go into the goal until the 14th minute when Braxton found the ball at her feet for a strong strike, taking the score to 1-0.

Stephen Perry went into the goal for Slim’s Place and finished the game with 12 saves. Perry could not stop the let of Island Pest Control’s James Lynch who scored the second goal for his team 19 minutes into the game.

Short of the end of the first half play, Slim’s Place scored a goal with the skills of Matt Plummer. The half finished with the score at 2-1.

The second half of the game was a defensive battle. Goalies Ben and Nick Sato both finished the game with nine saves each for Island Pest Control. Oliver Petereit held the back line with Josh Sato’s support midfield. Jhon Zamora and Matt Jeronimo rounded out the Island Pest Control fight for the victory.

Slim’s Place held its own with Caitlin Lemmond and Chris Culhane’s assistance and drive. Despite the fact that the team was missing four players and played a man short on the field with no substitutes, Slim’s Place was able to finish the game just one goal down.

At the season’s mid-point, Ross Built Construction and Island Pest Control are tied for second with a single loss. Three teams are currently tied for third with a record of 2-2 – Slim’s Place, Mason Martin and Progressive Cabinetry. Yet to find a win, Beach to Bay and Island Time share the bottom of the ranking. Playoff games start on Thursday, Dec. 3.

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Above, Island Pest Control's James Lynch works his way downfield toward defender Sean Sanders, for Slim's Place, Thursday night at the Center. Right, with Josh Sato on his heels, Jeff Gonzales, for Slim's Place, heads to the goal.

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Horseshoe happenings Two teams met in the final on Oct. 21 after each went 3 and 0 during pool play. Sam Samuels and Hank Huyghe came from behind with a nice 22 to 19 win over Tim Sofran

and Tom Skoloda and were crowned champs for the day. On Oct. 24, Huyghe was back in the winner’s circle again this time with partner Bob Palmer as the only undefeated team after pool play.

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Church, 512 Pine Ave. The city’s only polling location opens at 7 a.m.

According to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections’ Website, there are 1,189 registered and active voters in the city.

Deputy Chief Sharon Stief said Friday afternoon that the elections office mailed out 327 vote by mail ballots to Anna Maria voters. As of Friday, 137 had been returned as ballots cast.

Vote by mail ballots can be returned to the Supervisor of Elections office in Bradenton until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Folks who fail to return their mail ballots in time can surrender them to Roser poll workers in order to vote in person.

Donor contributions

Damato leads all candidates in terms campaign fund raising. According to his Oct. 16 campaign treasurer’s report, the first-time candidate has raised $5,927, with an additional $425 worth of in-kind donations for campaign banners provided by West Coast Graphics in St. Petersburg.

Anna Maria residents and/ or post office box holders who contributed include Michael Thrasher, $852; Jack Hineline, $500; Kenneth Jackson, $250; L. Martin Hubri, $200; and planning board member David Youngs, $75.

Damato loaned his own campaign $500.

In-state donors include Tampa resident Marci Wilhelm, $1,000; Belleview resident Kathryn Gallager, $1,000; Weirsdale P.O. box holder William Townley, $500; and Weirsville P.O. box holder, Nedra Townley, $500.

Out of state contributions were

received from Maryland’s George Broadbin, $300; and Tennessee’s Jay Myers, $150.

Damato, a former Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputy Naylor and current Sato Real Estate sales agent, reports $2,632 in campaign expenditures for campaign signs, banners, T-shirts, can cozies, campaign literature and postal exCopeland penses.

Seeking her second term in office, Carter, a semiretired professional fund-raiser, has raised $3,550 according to her Oct. 16 report.

Anna Maria residents and/or P.O. Carter box holders who contributed include her husband Bob, $400; Lizzie Vann, $1,000; Agnes Coppin, $100; Christopher Collins, $100; Janet Aubrey, $100; Richard York, $100; Norman Mansour, $100; George Talbot, $50; and Patricia Zigulich, $50. Carter also contributed $400 to her campaign.

Additional local donors include Holmes Beach resident Renee Ferguson, $50; Cortez resident Gerald Salvin, $100; Bradenton resident Janice Teeter, $500; and Lakewood Ranch residents Lynne Rubino, $150; and George Rubino, $250.

Carter’s lone out of state contribution came courtesy of Paul Zurawski, from Atlanta, $100.

Her $2,386 in listed expenditures

include campaign signs and literature, labels and postage.

No outside funds

Naylor, a writer, artist and former Woodland creative marketing director, is financing her own campaign; and according to her Oct. 23 report she has contributed $3,330. The firsttime candidate has spent $2,701 on Damato newspaper ads, graphic design services, campaign materials, mailing labels, envelopes and stamps.

Seeking a seventh two-year term, Woodland is also self-financing his campaign. The Woodland’s Quality Pool Care owner’s only campaign expenditure is the $48 qualifying fee, and he is using campaign signs from a previous campaign.

Copeland is seeking his second elected term in office. The self-employed cabinet maker has spent no money on his campaign. He feels money corrupts the campaign and political processes, and he stated as much during last week’s commission meeting when discussing a citizen’s efforts to repeal the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

Local election results are typically posted at www.votemanatee. com within an hour or so of the polls closing and will also be posted at www.AmiSun.com.

Free kayak tours De Soto National Memorial will offer free ranger-led kayak tours for all skill levels on Friday, Oct. 30, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at 9:30 a.m. on a space-available basis.

Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and other safety equipment is provided free. A trained ranger will ensure first-timer safety. All participants must stay with the tour; free paddle is allowed only under supervision of a ranger. Children 8 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to lifejacket restrictions, children less than 50 pounds are not allowed on tours. Reserve to 941-792-0458.

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TOWN CRIER A privateer’s life John Beale from the Maritime Museum in Cortez will be speaking about privateers at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2 pm. What are Privateers? Find out about what makes a legalized pirate, the risks and rewards of the trade, and learn about the privateers who fought both for and against Florida.

Changes at the library The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, will highlight its new computer system, Polaris, on Friday, Oct 30, at 2 p.m. This class will take you on a tour of their new system and make you an expert on finding your books and using all the new features offered.

Free yoga at the beach Enjoy sunsets and the sound of waves as you relax and connect with nature at free beach yoga on the last Wednesday of each month through Oct. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf

Drive, Holmes Beach. Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources sponsors this event. Bring your own mat. Registration is not required. For more information, call 941-742-5923, ext. 6007, or email Mallory.carteaux@mymanatee. org.

Enjoy big band music The Manatee Concert Band has been preparing for their first concert of this season on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. at Bayshore High School Auditorium, 5401 34th St. W., Bradenton, offering old favorites and some new interesting musical offerings for the community’s enjoyment.

They will be joining with the Bayshore Symphonic Band, conducted by John Schindler, for the opening concert.

Randy Gilmore will be conducting the Manatee Community Concert Band.

The concert is free.

Each band will perform four or five numbers, and the bands will close the concert with the combined feature. Music will range from John Phillip Sousa and Irving Berlin’s Patriotic Medley to the Temptations, Ray Charles and much more

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

Shop for work from local artists,

arts and crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items and more. Relax on the deck overlooking the Gulf and get some great and beverages at the Coquina Cafe.

Ride the free trolley to the market or park in the free parking lot. Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible.

Adventure Away will be providing Shuttle service to Bradenton Beach from Beach N’Rides, 8607 Cortez Road, Bradenton, on Sundays from November through April. Take advantage of the shuttle service between the Beach Market at Coquina Beach and the Bridge Street Market.

The Adventure Away shuttle service will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate visitors to both markets. Call # 855-727-RIDE (7433) to arrange transportation to Bradenton Beach.

Contact Nancy Ambrose for more information 941-518-4431.

Story time at the library Trudy, the children’s librarian, reads stories on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and five years of age are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.

Writers open season

The Gulf Coast Writers will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:15 pm at the

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Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive. There will not be a speaker. Come and share your writings. Contact Sylvia Price at 778-3209 or scprice@verizon. net. for more information.

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

The cost is $5 at the door.

In the world of sail, there was a time when America ruled the waves. Like great careening sea birds, our clipper ships flew from New York to Liverpool and then on to Canton.

The men who manned these vessels sang. They had to, in order haul the heavy loads they had to heave together.

These work songs called shanties carry the spirit of the 19th century American sailor in their lively melodies.

Festival for butterflies A two-day outdoor Arts and Crafts Show to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park is being held at the Holmes Beach City Hall Field, 5801 Marina Drive on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for jewelry, glass, photography, art, clothes, food and much more.

This show is part of ArtsHOP weekend. Free admission and free parking.

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

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mine its scope could be scheduled if needed. It was during this discussion that Smith asked Vose if the city would delay the permitting process, which Murphy agreed to.

The temporary injunction order issued

by Judge John Lakin in July states the injunction maintains the status quo until a full and fair hearing before the court.

The plaintiff’s injunction request was based on the grounds that the original ordinance adopted in April was not reviewed by the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, and the ordinance resulted in unconstitutional impairment of preexisting vacation rental contracts, some of which pertain to reservations made a year or more in advance.

“We do not see eye-to-eye on what the injunction means,” Vose said.

She contends the injunction is no longer applicable because the preexisting contract provision was removed when the ordinance was amended in September and the amended ordinance

was reviewed by the planning board prior to its adoption.

Hennessy contends the injunction still applies to the entire ordinance and prohibits it from being implemented until a full hearing takes place. Citing transcripts from the July injunction hearing, he said Vose agreed to maintain the status quo.

Smith said if the injunction had been issued by him it would have been more specific. He also stated his opinion that injunctions typically apply to the challenged legislation or action in its entirety.

Changes and costs

During the hearing, Vose suggested the commission may further amend the ordinance, and five days prior to the hearing she filed a motion to sever several portions of the recently adopted ordinance.

Vose told Smith she wants to remove language inadvertently left in the amended ordinance and additional language she feels is no longer needed to enforce the new regulations.

Smith said the city needs to stop

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Attorneys Jennifer Cowen and Kevin Hennessy argued the plaintiffs’ case.

changing the ordinance at some point so a trial can be held on the ordinance as written. Additional commission amendments could delay the trial, whereas changes made through mediation or a motion to sever would less

likely impact the trial date.

As he left the courthouse, Chatt was asked how much the plaintiffs have spent challenging the ordinance.

“We have easily spent more than $100,000,” he said.

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10/19, information, Gulf Drive at Magnolia Avenue. A woman tripped on part of the tactile paving at the intersection and hurt her shoulder. Two others witnessed the fall.

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10/16, criminal mischief, BridgeWalk Resort, 100 Bridge St. A fence between the resort and post office next door was damaged.

10/19, trespass warning, Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S. The manager had the officer issue a warning to a customer who had previously stolen from the store, according to the manager.

Obituaries Joan Youngberg Joan Youngberg, 83, of Anna Maria, passed away Oct. 21, 2015, at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Joan was born on Jan. 16, 1932, in New York, N. Y. to the late Charles and Josephine (McCann) Youngberg. She served her country faithfully during World War II by serving as a sergeant with the United States Army.

She lived in the Astoria, N. Y., for many years where she worked as a medical secretary.

She was also a member of the St. Joseph Parish in Astoria and was a member of the Columiettes of New York State, where she was an officer for many years, serving in the various positions including president for 20102011.

Joan moved to Manatee County Florida six months ago, coming from Knoxville, Tenn. Locally she attended St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Richard Morash, of Anna Maria, a niece, Kath-

10/19, trespass warning, Coquina Beach Café, 2650 Gulf Drive S. The café manager asked the officer to issue a warning to a man who urinated against the outer wall of the café.

10/23, battery, Dinghy Dock, 135 Bridge St. Two women helped an intoxicated man walk and when he fell, they claimed he groped them.

Holmes Beach

10/11, theft, shoplifting, 3900 East Bay Drive, Publix. The suspect left the store with a shopping cart full of beer, paper towels laundry detergent and shrimp.

Police have the security recording of the incident 10/13, larceny, theft, fraud, 100 block of 66th Street. The victim called from her home in Indiana to report somebody had stolen her credit card when she left her purse in her unlocked rental

leen Morash, of Anna Maria, , three nephews; Kristofer Morash, of Murphysboro, Tenn., Richard and Kevin Morash, both of Bradenton, three great-nephews and many brothers and sisters in Christ.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at noon at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, Fla., with Father Michael Mullen officiating.

Following the services, Miss. Youngberg will be transferred to the Drago Funeral Home, 4310 30th Ave., Astoria, N.Y., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at the St. Joseph Parish, 4319 30th Ave., Astoria, N.Y., with interment to follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York with final honors by the United States Army Honor Guard.

Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

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Wyman Coarsey, 90, of Cortez, died Oct. 21, 2015. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory

briefs Tower art committee formed Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission have established a three-person art committee the goal of which is turn the cell tower base into a

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car while in Florida. Two transactions were made with her card on the Island at CVS Pharmacy and Publix. The officer checked with both stores and got a security recording of the same person using the card. The officer went to where the credit card was stolen, and people who worked there identified the suspect as a friend of one of the employees there. The officer questioned the employee who said the suspect’s name was Susan and she was just an acquaintance. The employee said she took the suspect to 75th Street and Manatee Avenue off the Island, but the officer said police had a recording of her car at the CVS. While the suspect was there, she became nervous. The officer talked to the victim in Indiana and they determined the theft of her credit card occurred in her room, not in her rental car. The officer turned

43rd Street Chapel. Condolences may be sent to www.brownandsonsfuneral. com.

Martin Dunlevy Martin Dunlevy, 100, of Holmes Beach, passed away Oct. 17, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2015, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach.

Condolences may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Claudette M. Green Claudette M. Green, born Aug. 12, 1952, from Tauton, Mass., passed away on Oct. 12, 2015, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Claudette lived and traveled all over the United States then moved to Anna Maria Island in the 1980s where she lived ever since. She worked as a waitress and housekeeper in many restaurants and hotels in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. She was loved by everyone who met her.

Claudette is survived by a son, James Green, and daughter-in-law, Jeanie

work of local art.

Murphy recently told the commission that Tarpon Towers had previously agreed to pay for a canvas to be stretched over the two sides of the four-sided tower base.

The original base concept called for a painting that featured trees and the sky, but Murphy said he thought something more interesting might be done that incorporates city scenery and the history of Anna Maria.

The committee will be chaired by Karen

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everything over to the detective. The suspect called the officer the next day to say she was not the one who stole the wallet and named another person who worked at the resort.

10/13, driving without a license, 500 Gulf Drive. The officer ran a computer check of the suspect’s ID, and it showed he did not have a license. The officer stopped the suspect who offered a Guatemalan ID, and he did not have a driver’s license. The officer gave him a summons.

10/13, driving with a suspended license, 2800 Gulf Drive. The officer ran a computer check of the driver and found his license had been suspended for not paying traffic fines. He had a Honduras passport. He said he had never had a driver’s license and that he was not the truck’s owner. He was ticketed.

Chamberlain; a son, Joey Gaston, and his girlfriend, Laura Hruda; Claudette’s late son, Paul Lark; and many grandchildren.

All are welcome to attend her celebration of life scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, at 5:30 p.m.

Jane Harris Huber Jane Harris Huber, 80, of Holmes Beach, Fla., died on Oct. 18, 2015.

Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Island, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, William B. Huber; children, Nancy Lynn McIntyre, Krista Burns, and Suzanne Riordan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Wildlife Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research.

Charles Knopp A memorial service will be held for Charles Knopp at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. A reception will follow at Shell Point Clubhouse, 6300 Flotilla Drive, Holmes Beach.

Beach and also consists of local artist Joan Voyles and The Center’s Art Director Janet Kingan.

Murphy has asked the committee to present a plan to the commission by the end of November that they think illustrates the most fitting art concepts to grace the tower base.

Commissioner Doug Copeland said he thought this was a great idea, and Commissioner Carol Carter agreed.

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

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

Retirees welcome. Inquire at 727-244-5906

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

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

Various positions available.

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CLEANING SERVICE C & T HOUSEKEEPING. For all your cleaning needs. Free Estimates.

Reasonable rates. Senior discount. References available. Call 941-9622512

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

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

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

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BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES

ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216

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

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

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

PROFITABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN and Installation Business for SALE on AMI. $279,000.

Landscape Depot Investments. Call Jennifer Pratt (mobile) 941-757-7779 for more information on this opportunity.

16' SAILBOAT, CABIN, Trailer, new motor, swing keel. Kept in the garage, very nice condition. 2 jibs, 1 main equipment. Must See. $3,900 OBO. Call 941567-6579 BAYLINER 2655 CIERA 26' Modern Weekender/Fisherman. See on Island. Kept on lift and locally maintained. Lots of Boat for The Money $8900 OBO Capt Fred 941-356-1456

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HELP WANTED STYLIST & NAIL TECHNICIAN. Current License required.

Flexible hours. Small shop on Island. Call Owner 941538-0225 FULL/PART TIME SERVER & COOK positions available at Key Royale Club, Inc. Please apply in person at 700 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach between the hours of 8AM - 11AM or 2:30PM-5PM. Must be able to pass a drug test.

MARKETING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216

FOR SALE FOR SALE WHITES Sierra Spectrum Metal Detector, Org. $899, like new, asking $300 or b/o. 973-4798650, Joe. Seller Motivated

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

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

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

All Sterling jewelry 20% to 50% off. Select Gifts, Pewter miniatures, Collectable Beer Steins, Books, Bric-Brac, Oriental dolls, vintage Jewelry 30 to 80% off. Large selection driftwood, scented soaps, New line off clothes from India.

Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm.

ROSER THRIFT SHOP; Open 9:30a.m. - 2p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, and 10a.m- 1p.m. Saturdays.

Annex open same days until noon. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria 941-779-2733

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call 941-580-2054

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

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Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414

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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.

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PERSONAL SERVICES THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine.

Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-2012649

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

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COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

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

References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do."

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts.

Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage.

Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455 LOOKING TO BUY or SALE a home? Contact Darcie Duncan for a personal approach to your real estate needs that will always make you feel at home. Discover the Duncan Difference.

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WEST BRADENTON DUPLEX 1413 & 1415 28th St W, Ground level block duplex. Nice residential neighborhood.

3BR/2BA/2CG & 2BR/1BA with carport. Approximately 2500SF Would make great family compound or Investment Property. $249,900. A Paradise Realty. Call JoAnne 941-8092488

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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE INVESTOR ALERT 1BR/1BA CONDO on Longboat Key may be rented 52 times per year, turn key furnished. $269,900, Erlene Fitzpatrick RE/MAX Alliance Group 941-224-6339 MOBILE HOMES: 1BR/1BA $12,000 2BR/2BA Turnkey furnished $23,000 Heated pool, clubhouse. 8 miles to Island. Call Real Estate Mart 941-356-1456

4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL LOT AT 1107 Palma Sola Blvd. Ready to build your dream home.

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

Call us today! 941-778-3986

REAL ESTATE: OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE - (OCTOBER. 28th & 29th, 11a–3p), 819 N Shore Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216, FOR SALE 3/2, 2,951 SF, 1.76 Acres on Prestigious Bean Point w/ Direct Gulf Views

RENTALS: ANNUAL 1BR/1BA in Triplex near St. Stevens / Manatee High. Water, Sewer, Trash, electric & Gas incl. . $825/mo, $825 security. Credit & Background required. Available 11/1.

2BR/1BA villa end unit, near GT Bray Park . $100 Condo application required. $925/mo $925 security. Water, Sewer, Trash & basic cable incl.

Available 12/1. Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc.

2BR/2BA UNFURNISHED CONDO in Smugglers Landing. Completely renovated. Application fee and Association approval required. Annual Lease $2500- Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALS- Anna Maria 2BR/1BA one off beach $1,650/mo, 1BR/1BA one off beach $1,350/mo. NO Pets, Non-Smoking. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307 KEY ROYALE: 3 BR/2BA home on canal, new paint and tile. $2200/mo. includes landscape. Ready Nov. 15th. PALMA SOLA HARBOUR: 1BR/1BA furnished villa w/community pool, boat docks, & fitness center. $1300/mo. Avail Jan. 1. Contact junew@ islandreal.com or call 941345-1295 ANNUAL RENTAL SPACIOUS 1BR/2BA newly furnished. Water View, steps to Beach. 55+ $1400/mo includes cable TV, WIFI, water & trash. Will consider seasonal. Call 941-5655498

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

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

3BR/2BA HISTORICAL COTTAGE with pool. Pine Ave. Available November thru March. Brenda Boyd May 941-730-8589 Boyd Realty WATERFRONT AT SANDPIPER 55+ 2BR/2BA steps to Beach. Available Now until December 20. $1500/mo, Call 941-779-0556

ISLAND VACATION CANAL Home 3BR/2BA Pool and Boat Dock $1500/wk. Pet Friendly Owner 941-356-1456 AFFORDABLE MOBILE HOME 1BR/1BA pool, club house. 8 miles to Anna Maria Island $1200 monthly November & December Real Estate Mart 941-356-1456 BEAUTIFUL TOMMY BAHAMA appointed renovated one bedroom duplex in great Holmes Beach location with completely private heated pool only 150 steps to beach now available for $950 per week. Now available through December 30.

Call 941-792-1680

REAL ESTATE: WANTED TO BUY ANNA MARIA COUPLE looking to Buy House or Duplex in City of Anna Maria or North Holmes Beach.

Prefer ground floor on Water. Call 941-778-3926

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150.

Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www. amitaxi.com

TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072

ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, shopping, etc. Tampa $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/ Clearwater, Sarasota/ Bradenton. Call Roger 941773-1469 “LIMO-LIKE” RIDE to/from AMI, LBK. Lexus sedan.

Nice rates. Professional driver. clean. courteous. On time. 847-401-5505

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