Anna Maria Island Sun October 3, 2018

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Bayfest on track

October 3, 2018

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Terri Kinder said Monday vendors and classic car owners were still signing up in the wake of improving red tide conditions.

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

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HOLMES BEACH – Vendors are still calling the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming 18th Annual Bayfest celebration, in spite of the serious red tide outbreak that is cutting into the tourist business, according to Chamber President Teri Kinder.

In fact, all of the food vendor spots have been taken.

“We sold out early,” Kinder said. “I have to tell them that they’ll have to try next year.”

Kinder said nobody seems concerned that the red tide might intensify, despite the lack of an “all clear” from the agencies that monitor conditions in the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Bayfest, known as the Island’s first festival of the season, will be held Saturday, Oct.20, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Admission is free, those attending will be greeted with a wide choice of local food, live music, a Kid’s Zone for the youngsters and a classic and antique auto show. The Anna Maria Island Privateers also will bring their ship, Skullywag.

Kinder said the classic auto show will be as big as ever.

The band SoulRcoaster makes another appearance at Bayfest this year after last year’s performance. The Chamber of Commerce says the vendors are signing up and are not worried about our recent red tide problem.

Spring Lake pollution continues to be a problem While city leaders are developing a plan to help repair the damage to Spring Lake caused by pollution and lack of tidal flow, residents around the lake worry that solutions might not come soon enough.

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

HOLMES BEACH – After residents voiced their concerns to city hall, Mayor Bob Johnson said the city plans to address the issues at Spring Lake.

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The once-clear saltwater lake, located between Clark and Palm drives, is a man-made feature built over a bubbling spring where residents used to be able to swim and fish. But the days of stepping in the water are over, at least for now. The water is murky, full of silt and a Manatee County engineering analysis of the lake showed highly elevated levels of dissolved solids, chloride and salt in the dark waters.

Palm Drive resident Boyd Grayson, in a letter to Holmes Beach commissioners, said that before the water turned SEE SPRING LAKE, PAGE 35

SEE BAYFEST, PAGE 36

CVB tracks red tide’s influence on tourism

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

Red tide caused Manatee County to lose 17.5 percent in economic activity in August, according to a report by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

The number translates to a reduction of nearly $4.4 million in direct visitor spending and a $6.9 million economic impact deficit, according to the report.

More than 79 percent of vacation rental property owners interviewed reported that their reservations for the next three months have decreased compared to this time last year, and that September business continues to be impacted by red tide.

The report also describes in detail how visitors in major feeder markets perceive red tide in Manatee County, based on media coverage of the bloom in their locations.

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From June 1 to Sept. 14, about 1,200 stories were published related to red tide and Manatee County, the report states, with most coverage in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market (289 mentions) and more than 70 national media mentions.

Coverage peaked on Aug. 13 following the publication of an Associated Press article headlined “Devastating toxic algae bloom plagues Florida's SEE RED TIDE, PAGE 18

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Multi-use trail to open along Gulf Drive

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Anna Maria approves final budget, raises taxes

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ANNA MARIA – It’s been years in the making. The city’s multi-year project to create a multi-use trail along its city streets and through its quieter neighborhoods is becoming a reality Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.

The idea was first seeded in 2016 and has taken more than two years to germinate.

The opening ceremony will be on the corner of Gulf Drive and Archer Way and will officially open the first segment of the trail to the public. City Commissioner Amy Tripp will do the ribbon cutting.

This part of the trail

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One final barricade sits at the entrance to the Anna Maria’s multi-use trail at the corner of Gulf Drive and Archer Way. The trail is expected to be open to the public Oct. 3. runs along the northern side of Gulf Drive from Archer Way to Willow Avenue.

Mayor Dan Murphy said it’s the first of at least seven or eight planned trail segments, which will create a route for cyclists and

pedestrians to travel through Anna Maria.

The trail will run east down North Bay Boulevard and North Shore Drive before ending at the intersection of North Shore Drive and Pine Avenue.

ANNA MARIA – It’s going to be more expensive to live in Anna Maria. The a City Commission unanimously approved the city’s 2018-19 annual budget on Sept. 27, setting the final millage to the ad valorem rate of 2.05.

The 2018-19 ad valorem is an 8-percent increase over the previous year.

Millage is the rate at which taxes are determined. One mill is equal to one dollar per each $1,000 of a home’s value.

The total approved budget is $13,464,387.

The reconstruction of the Anna Maria City Pier is the largest expenditure planned for this fiscal year Mayor Dan Murphy said

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A mockup of the Anna Maria City Pier is displayed in city hall. The reconstruction of the pier raised the city’s planned 2018-19 expenditures by several million dollars. the bulk of the city’s planned expenditures is being allocated for the reconstruction.

He added that it is a one-time expenditure and, if all things go according to plan, won’t be on the budget next year.

“It’s an anomaly,” he said.

City officials are hoping construction on the city pier will begin in December or in the beginning of 2019. The city also is accepting another round of pier request-for-proposal applications Oct. 5.

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Bert Harris keeps Holmes Beach in court The city’s Bert Harris cases are no closer to coming to an end in Manatee County district court.

A motion on behalf of the city to dismiss six cases concerning occupancy was denied, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said, the ruling coming down almost a month after the Aug. 27 hearing.

She said attorneys representing the city in the cases now have to answer the complaints brought forth in each case as discovery begins.

In another case against the city, this one brought forward by residents Robert and Margie Motzer alleging the city’s lack of enforcement of the noise ordinance, Petruff said a writ of mandamus has been issued, demanding the city answer the allegations brought forth in the complaint.

All of the cases will head back to court though no dates have been set as of press time for The Sun.

Holmes Beach budget, millage passes Holmes Beach has a new millage rate and a new, final budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year which began Oct. 1.

In two unanimous votes with no public comment or commission discussion, commissioners approved both the millage rate and the city budget, which underwent no changes since its first reading.

The millage rate stayed the same as the previous year at 2.25 mills, a 6.83 percent increase for property owners due to rising property values in the city. The new city budget is $15,906,032 in total including reserves and carryover.

October is Restaurant Month The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is serving up a Restaurant Month promotion for October to help businesses hit hard by red tide.

Participating restaurants will offer 30 Day Deals all month to bring customers to the coast, hard hit by the red tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will promote the deals to showcase the unique flavors of the Bradenton Area and reinforce that these eateries and nearby attractions are open for business.

For more information about participating restaurants and specials being offered as part of the 30 Day Deals, visit BradentonGulfIslands.com/ RestaurantMonth, and check back often as restaurants will be added throughout the month.

Correction Wagner Realty is the oldest business on Anna Maria Island, according to a company official. A story on Page 28 of last week’s Sun was incorrect.

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Commission candidates discuss city issues

The candidates hold differing views on several key issues.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

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BRADENTON BEACH – Incumbent commissioners Ralph Cole and Marilyn Maro, former Scenic WAVES Committee chair Tjet Martin and former Planning and Zoning Board member John Metz are competing for the two at-large commission seats to be decided in the upcoming city elections.

In lieu of a candidate’s forum, all four candidates were provided a list of campaign questions. These are some of the questions and answers, with more to come as part of The Sun’s ongoing campaign coverage.

I’m the liaison for the cell tower and Scenic WAVES. I listened carefully and made good and fair decisions.”

WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE BRADENTON BEACH CITY COMMISSION?

Cole: “Because I don’t agree with the direction two of my opponents want to take our city in.”

Maro: “I want to serve another term to keep our projects moving forward.”

Martin: “To give the residents a stronger voice and focus on their needs and our environmental and safety issues.”

Metz: “To create a better experience for our residents by focusing on their needs and goals, rather than on the commercialization of our city.”

DO YOU SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF ANY OTHER CANDIDATE?

Cole: “Yes, I support Marilyn.”

Maro: “Yes, but I’m not going to say who it is.”

Martin: “Yes, John Metz.”

Metz: “Yes, Tjet Martin.”

WHAT HAVE YOU ACCOMPLISHED DURING YOUR CURRENT TERM IN OFFICE?

Cole: “We passed legislation so you can’t put a multi-level, standalone parking structure in any part of the city; we’re working on our drainage issues and we made good policies for the CRA.” Maro: “I kept the building moratorium going for more than a year.

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IF ELECTED, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY THAN THE CURRENT COMMISSIONERS?

Martin: “I will stay on top of projects that come before us. I want to make sure they get done correctly.”

Metz: “Focus on our residents’ needs and infrastructure to provide a better living experience to retain our residents and their quality of life.”

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE COMMISSION IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS?

Cole: “Drainage improvements, keeping our employees, maintaining the character of our city and protecting our city charter that’s been under attack from people trying to change it.”

Maro: “Improving the drainage and roads, upgrading our city buildings, staying on point and getting along as a commission.”

Martin: “Our residents’ quality of life. Better oversight of expenses and projects.”

Metz: “Restoring and reinforcing the residential quality of life in the city”.

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE CRA IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS?

Cole: “The undergrounding of the power lines and finishing the day dock.

Maro: “The underground wiring, the design vision of Emily Anne Smith and seagrass mitigation near the pier.”

Martin: “Anchorage control, safety on Gulf Drive, better resident representation in the distribution of funds.”

Metz: “Mooring field.”

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DO YOU THINK THE CITY SHOULD HIRE A CITY MANAGER?

Cole: “Not at this time. I think it would destabilize our city.”

Maro: “Definitely not.”

Martin: “Yes, we need an impartial professional who lays out all options and follows our laws – someone who knows how to write contracts, get grants and avoid lawsuits.”

Metz: “Yes.”

WHAT THOUGHTS DO YOU HAVE ON THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE?

Cole: “When you’re going to change your charter, do it in the Sunshine at city hall and get public input. This group did a good job, and they came out wanting to put the four wards back in. I support that.”

Maro: “I like the ward system. It keeps the power balanced.”

Martin: “I think the CRC was rushed. I don’t think the process was independently thought out.”

Metz: “Maintain at-large elections, not wards, and maintain (create) a city manager form of government.”

HOW WOULD ASSESS THE CITY’S DRAINAGE PROJECTS AND WHAT MORE SHOULD BE DONE TO ADDRESS FLOODING?

Cole: “We have to make sure whatever we do works, is maintainable without a big tax burden and is appealing. Fixing the outfalls into the bay and installing more WaStop valves would help.

When you get torrential downpours you need that overflow so it doesn’t back up into people’s houses and yards. And we have to address standing water so we don’t have mosquito problems.”

Maro: “The stormwater projects are moving along, but it’s going to SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 35

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Cole holds fundraising lead in commission races Four candidates are vying for two at-large City Commission seats.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Incumbent City Commissioner Ralph Cole is the leading campaign fundraiser in the four-person race for the two at-large commission seats to be decided in the upcoming city elections.

According to his campaign treasurer ’s reports, Cole raised $3,100 and spent $1,122 on his campaign as of Sept. 14. In addition to loaning his own campaign $1,100, Cole received $500 from BridgeWalk Partners LLC and $500 from the Silver Surf resort, both of which are owned by Angela Rodocker.

Cole received $1,000 from the Local 2546 Suncoast Professional Firefighters and Paramedics labor union.

Cole paid Speed King in Palmetto $674 for yard signs and flyers and Steam Design Services in Holmes

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City Commissioner Ralph Cole has raised the most and spent the most so far in his bid for another commission term.

Beach $400 for campaign marketing services. He also paid the $48 qualifying fee.

As of Sept. 14, former Scenic WAVES Committee chair Tjet Martin raised $1,800, including $1,100 in loans to her own campaign.

Martin received $300 from for-

mer Bradenton Beach resident Mary Mapes, $100 each from Bradenton Beach residents Bill and Rose Vincent, $100 from James Srackangast, who lists a North Carolina address, $50 from Roger Fultz, who lists a Michigan address and $50 from former deputy clerk

Tammy Johnson. Martin paid Signs on the Cheap in Texas $200 and paid the $48 qualifying fee.

As of Sept. 14, incumbent Commissioner Marilyn Maro raised $1,175, including $150 she loaned to her own campaign. Like Cole, Maro received $1,000 from the Suncoast Professional Firefighters and Paramedics. She also received $25 from Bradenton Beach resident Lynne Budzinski. Maro’s only listed campaign expenditures were a $17 service fee for her campaign account, $16.50 for data obtained from the Manatee County Board of Commissioners and the $48 qualifying fee.

Former Planning and Zoning Board member John Metz loaned his own campaign $140, received $100 from Rose Vincent and made a $377 in-kind contribution to himself for lawn signs. As of Sept. 14, Metz spent $6 on bank statements and paid the $48 qualifying fee.

Vote by mail ballots will be mailed out the first week of October and the elections will conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

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Police officers doing their job

By William L. Tokajer Holmes Beach Chief of Police

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s I watch this election season come upon us, I do so with disbelief as to the way this city’s police and code officers are again the target for attacks.

They work extremely hard to keep this city safe and should be applauded for their actions to protect Holmes Beach residents and visitors.

I believe the Holmes Beach Police Department and its police and code officers should be recognized for its proactive actions: distributing window clings and informative security fliers, as well as personally knocking on doors in the target areas, reminding people they are vacationing in a residential area and that noise should be kept to a respectful level.

I believe facts support our actions, and people are seeing a positive difference in their neighborhoods — a remarkable decrease in calls for service in the targeted area. In one year, the outreach program has shown a decrease in calls for service of 75 percent.

This outreach program is working!

Through proactive, high visibility policing, the HBPD has reduced crime, while increasing traffic enforcement and arrests, including high profile arrests, such as the recent home invasion burglary and attack of a resident.

Some say Holmes Beach is a little sleepy town with no crime. And yes, almost all of Holmes Beach residents are wonderful law-abiding citizens, but we also have unwelcome visitors. This is evident in the increase in arrests of from 121 in 2012 to 400 arrests in 2017 — a 230 percent increase in five years.

Holmes Beach is increasingly becoming a very popular place to live and vacation, which results in the city being an ideal target for criminals.

The Holmes Beach Police Department has implemented and improved community outreach with National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, Rascal program, RADKids – a self-empowerment for kids program – House watch program and joint functions with other agencies. For a small department, I’m proud of our accomplishments.

It’s my hope that this election year, we all look at the positive advancements that have been accomplished in a very short period, and avoid calling out easy targets: the hard-working professionals that proudly serve as members of the Holmes Beach Police Department and code enforcement.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

City manager need

I am writing to address the need for a city manager form of government in Holmes Beach. I served on the ad hoc committee, which thoroughly researched all forms of government in Florida, with the objective of making a recommendation to city commissioners in order to take action.

We consulted with state resources, identified 30 peer Florida cities, developed and distributed uniform questionnaires to each and personally contacted multiple city officials for candid ratings of their city governments effectiveness.

All forms of government were included in the 30 cities. Following the interviews, all members presented their findings and ratings to the entire commit-

tee for discussion. A very clear consensus emerged from the process – a unanimous conclusion favoring a professional approach to city governance.

City manager cities averaged 83 percent effectiveness while eight Holmes Beach official responses averaged 68 percent (in a tight range from 63 to 70.5 percent.)

Sixty-six percent of Florida cities have professional city managers supporting their elected officials, while only 6 percent, including Holmes Beach, are governed by volunteer citizen mayors.

Following our presentation of facts to the commissioners in June, they failed, three votes to two, to pass a resolution to place the issue on this November’s ballot to allow our citizens

to decide.

Our next opportunity to have a voice will be through the charter review process when five citizens will be elected to review the entire charter (our city constitution). This requires community knowledge and lots of time and effort. Please support the five hard-working volunteers who are open to professional management and will bring well-researched recommendations to you for approval.

The challenges we face now and in the future will be better managed by persons educated and experienced in public administration, a position our present mayor supports.

Terry W. Schaefer Holmes Beach

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HBPD searches for sign thief

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Holmes Beach police officers are searching for a suspect in the theft of five campaign signs for mayoral candidate Judy Titsworth. The signs were taken from a commercial plaza in the 5300 block of Gulf Drive at around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. Photos and a video from a surveillance camera show the culprit pilfering signs from the plaza and driving away in a light-colored vehicle. The video is available for view on The Sun’s social media page at www.facebook.com/annamariaislandsun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the HBPD at 941-7085807.

For information, call 7086130 Oct. 9, 4 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board meeting Oct. 11, 6 p.m. – City Commission special meeting

Oct. 4, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – City Commission work meeting Oct. 11, 1 p.m. – Department Head meeting

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Officers are searching for the suspect in this photo, taken from a surveillance camera. This person is wanted for stealing campaign signs from a commercial plaza in the 5300 block of Gulf Drive

For information, call 7781005 Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m. – CRA meeting Oct. 3, 11 a.m. – Pier Team meeting Oct. 3, 2 p.m. – Scenic WAVES meeting

Economic Injury loans available Business owners economically impacted by red tide can obtain applications at the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach.

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terms as long as 30 years. He said the loans are offered at the 3.385 percent interest that was set when the red tide-related state of emergency was declared in August. He also noted that June 4, 2019, is the application deadline, but he doesn’t suggest waiting that long.

Dawson said credit score is qualifying factor, but the most important factor is repayment ability. He said SBA is a cash flow lender and wants to know how much a business is taking in, how much it’s spending and whether it can take on any additional debt.

On Oct. 1, Dawson distributed an email that said as of Sept. 27

his team had received applications from 90 local businesses economically impacted by the recent red tide outbreak near Anna Maria Island. Dawson said 55 of those applications were already being processed and 39 percent (27 applications) had already been processed. Dawson’s email noted that he was not able to obtain any countywide statistics at this time and those numbers would be made available by the county at some point.

For more information, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-8592955.

Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

Medicare Made Clear workshop, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $10 donation suggested with snacks provided. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493.

Anna Maria Island Chamber networking luncheon, enRich Bistro, 5629 Manatee Ave., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $15 for members or $25 for prospective members.

Reserve to 941-778-1541 or info@amichamber.org.

Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:45 p.m.

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Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Treetots: Nature Shapes, Robinson Preserve NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Reserve to coral. bass@mymanatee.org Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key,10 a.m., $10 per class.

Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493.

Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Writing workshop – historical fiction, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $78.

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Greg Dawson spoke with Bradenton Beach business owners about SBA loans to help offset the economic impacts of red tide.

For information, call 7085800 Oct. 3, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting Oct. 9, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – Parks and Beautification Committee meeting

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOTE: EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS INDICATED.

Greg Dawson, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Assistance Field Operations met with a group of Bradenton Beach business owners last week and provided information about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

The Thursday, Sept. 27 meeting Dawson attended pertained to the potential formation of a new not-for-profit promotional organization called Love Bradenton Beach.

When that meeting began, Dawson told those in attendance that applications for Island business owners can be filled out at the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach. The library is located next to city hall.

SBA personnel are currently on hand Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dawson said these hours of operation will depend on the demand shown by the local business community.

He said the application process takes about 45 minutes, and the loan turnaround time is approximately three weeks. He said business owners can qualify for up $2 million in SBA loans, with

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OCT. 5

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

Intermediate bridge session, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter. org or 941-383-6493.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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

Dark of the moon collage class, Robinson Preserve NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 6:30 p.m., $5 cash only. Reserve to Melissa.nell@mymanatee.org.

TUESDAY OCT. 9

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Day dock now in Tampa Technomarine has not yet secured the city-issued building permit needed to install the floating dock next to the historic Bridge Street Pier.

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BRADENTON BEACH – The city's day dock is said to be in Tampa awaiting barge delivery, but concerns have been raised about the number of support pilings Technomarine plans to install.

On Sept. 25, Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson sent Police Chief and Pier Team facilitator Sam Speciale an email that said the dock sections were delivered to a storage yard in Tampa pending installation scheduling. The floating public dock is to be installed next to the Bridge Street Pier to replace the storm-damaged dock removed in August 2017.

Manufactured in Spain by Ronautica Marinas, the dock sections had been sitting in storage at Technomarine’s expense since they arrived at Port Everglades on Aug. 16.

The ongoing delays with the $119,980 dock replacement project contracted in early 2017 were discussed at the Wednesday, Sept.

26, CRA meeting that began with Speciale referencing Sanderson’s email and the photos he attached. Speciale also referenced a Sept. 18 email from Sanderson that said project manager Vinnie Frega would coordinate the barge delivery from Tampa to Bradenton

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The premanufactured deck sections for Bradenton Beach’s new floating day dock are in Tampa, according to Technomarine CEO Erik Sanderson.

Beach.

CRA member Jake Spooner noted Technomarine has still not secured the city-issued building permit required to install the dock.

“I’m just wondering if the specs meet what we originally paid for?” Spooner said, noting the floating dock is supposed withstand 125 mph winds and storm-related waves.

“We don’t want to wait this long to get this dock and it falls apart like the last one did,” he said.

“It’s not the dock. It’s the pilings we’re having an issue with,” Speciale said regarding

concerns raised by Building Official Steve Gilbert.

“We paid for 17 pilings, now why are we going down to seven? It’s one thing if they’re trying to save money by not giving us as many pilings, but are they still within that wind load?” Speciale said.

“Not only the wind load, but the wave action was a major concern of ours when we first purchased this dock. I would really like to see the specs from Ronautica saying this dock is going to hold up to those specifications that we originally paid for,” Spooner

said.

“We don’t have an issue with the fabrication of the dock sections. Our issue is how are you going to anchor it to the sea bottom so it doesn’t come apart,” Gilbert said.

“The engineering they originally turned in was for a three-foot wave model. The only issue is how many pilings does is take to hold those sections in place while it goes up and down. We know this system will withstand waves better than the old system did because it’s not dead-loaded with concrete on top of it, so you don’t have all weight twisting with it.

"The major concern is we signed a document that showed 17 to 20 pilings 14-inches diameter or 14 pilings 24-inches in diameter.

Those numbers have been steadily going down ever since with the three sets of engineering they’ve sent in. That’s my major concern,” Gilbert said.

“The contract was for the two options; that’s what we paid for. Anything less than that isn’t acceptable,” CRA member John Chappie said. “We plan on expanding that facility someday with finger docks, and now you’re already talking about cutting corners.”

Cole noted the CRA’s contract with Technomarine calls for three more payments totaling approximately $36,000. The next payment is due when the installation begins and two more are due after the project is completed. To date, the CRA has paid Technomarine $83,952. Manatee County is reimbursing the CRA for half of the project costs.

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Residential home construction deadline set in Anna Maria Anna Maria residential homeowners and builders have 18 months to complete a new build or face daily fines. After 18 months they can incur a $100 per day fine.

BY TAL REEVE SUN CORRESPONDENT

ANNA MARIA – Eighteen months.

That’s how long contractors, builders and homeowners will get to fully construct a new residential home in the city before the city begins levying fees.

The City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance last week creating a penalty fee structure against anyone who takes longer than 18 months to build a singlefamily residence.

After 18 months, whomever obtains the building permit from the city will be fined $100 a day until a certificate of occupancy is issued. After the certificate has been awarded, owners can file an appeal to argue their case before a special magistrate if fines had been awarded, but only have 10 days after the issuance.

The final reading and vote went without public comment during the commission meeting.

Silent but still vocal, construction

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An equipment van and trailer are parked in the unfinished driveway of a custom home built at 313 Hammock Circle. According to Anna Maria city commissioners the home has taken more than four years to build. company owner and contractor Steve Titsworth made his opinion known via an email to the commission. “It is doubtful that any city or special magistrate is in the position to dictate how long a project might take to complete,” he wrote. “Our clients are our biggest determining factors in this issue.”

Titsworth is the owner Holmes Beach-based of Shoreline Builders of Southwest Florida, LLC.

Titsworth’s opinion is that the internet and disposable income drive client demands for new construction up, potentially beyond what’s considered a normal build time and can lengthen construction beyond the original proposed building schedule.

“I came, I saw, I must have,” wrote Titworth of some of the customer views he’s experienced.

Pete Dospel, manager and general contractor of Pete Dospel Construc-

tion, also based in Holmes Beach, wrote in a Sept. 27 email to city commissioners that he, too, thinks customer demands and unforeseen events can and have lengthened construction time beyond the original proposed schedule.

“Typically, if a project runs over the schedule it is due to the (homeowner) and not the builder,” Dospel wrote.

If a fine is levied and an appeal filed, the special magistrate will make a judgement based on the builder’s actions and testimony and testimony of the owner. If it’s determined the builder wasn’t diligent in his/her efforts to construct the building, the fees will remain and a lien could be placed against the property.

“It’s in the best interest of any builder to swiftly complete a project in order to increase profits and move onto the next project,” Dospel wrote.

If a homeowner or builder doesn’t file an appeal in a timely manner, the case will still go before the special magistrate at their next scheduled hearing. At that hearing the owner or builder will still be able to argue his/ her case.

The 18-month timeline and penalty structure does not pertain to construction involving businesses or special use construction such as the Anna Maria City Pier.

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Dog park users concerned with city field improvements While city leaders are looking at the big picture surrounding improvements at the city field complex, users want to see improvements at existing facilities, primarily the dog park.

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

HOLMES BEACH – New plans are emerging from city engineer Lynn Burnett for a master plan to remodel the existing city field complex and add new amenities, including bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits. She’s also brought to commissioners’ attention an idea to install a jogging track around the entire complex. However, dog park users are concerned that these plans mean planned updates to the city’s small and large dog parks may be years down the road.

The idea of a master plan for city field was first introduced by commissioners after a presentation from dog park users and members of the city’s Parks and Beautification Committee on recommended dog park improvements in the spring. User Renee Ferguson, who helped formulate the plans for the dog park, said in an email to The Sun that the idea of a master plan being broached after months of meetings and planning for the dog park surprised her. Once commissioners decided to pursue a master plan for the park complex, Ferguson said she fears necessary improvements may never come to the dog park.

Improvements recommended by the dog park users and committee members include new drainage and ground cover, additional benches,

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The latest rendering of what the city field complex could look like shows the large and small dog parks moved into what is now parking spaces along Flotilla Drive, though Commissioner Rick Hurst suggested relocating the parks to face Marina Drive. trees to provide shade, new fencing, potable water stations for dogs and their human companions, and additional entrances and exits to both dog parks for canine and companion safety. In its current state, the dog parks lack shade, the grass has been worn down or away in some areas and parts of the park flood during rainstorms, creating a muddy mess for dog owners.

Dog park user Don Anthony said in an email to The Sun that it feels like the voices of the dog owners have not been heard and that all of the planning done for improvements to the park was wasted time, with months passing and no improvements to the park being made.

Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson said the plans haven’t been abandoned, but they are on hold while a master plan is created by Burnett, to be approved by commissioners. Right

now, the only enhancements planned to the current park include the installation of shade structures with moveable anchors that can be relocated when or if the dog park is moved. The shade structures are expected to be in place within the next two weeks.

In an email to The Sun, Commissioner Judy Titsworth, running for mayor in the November election, said she doesn’t feel that the dog park has received the attention it deserves from city leaders. She committed to making improvements to the dog park a top priority for city leaders to ensure that the planning already done for enhancements isn’t lost in the shuffle of the city field master plan.

Commissioners have not yet voted to accept either of the city field park plans proposed by Burnett.

Commissioner Rick Hurst addressed one concern of dog park users saying the intention in including

the dog park in the city field master plan is to better utilize the available space. He said that there are no plans to decrease the size of the small or large dog parks.

As commissioners consider the master plan renovations, Ferguson said she’d like for commissioners to take special care to include the parking needs of the dog park and skate park, including the need to have nearby parking available. She also said rather than spend money to maintain a ball field that she sees little use being made of, she’d like to see the baseball diamond turned into more multi-use field space. Another consideration for commissioners, Ferguson said, is to make sure that wherever amenities including the dog park and skate park are located within the complex, it should be determined if the location of the amenities will cause noise problems for nearby residents.

Anthony said rather than move the dog parks, he’d just like to see improvements made to the current location, particularly resurfacing of the park and added drainage to combat flooding.

With the election approaching in November with the mayor’s seat, along with two commission seats up for grabs, both Ferguson and Anthony said the timing of any decisions could create an issue in implementation.

For her part, Ferguson said she expects the process of planning improvements to begin again after the election, hopefully with implementation at the dog park to be a priority for city leaders.

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Stone crabs are (hopefully) on their way Cortez commercial fishermen are repairing their stone crab traps for the start of the season on Oct. 15, hopeful that the crabs survived the red tide bloom that has killed so many fish. Fishermen say the red tide is the worst in memory, including the 2005-06 bloom that lasted about a year and a half.

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Preston Rowden, center, secures wooden crab trap lids.

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Above, Fishermen repair crab traps in Cortez. Right, Stone crab traps are ready to be placed in the Gulf on Oct. 5. The traps may be harvested when the season opens on Oct. 15. A Cortez sign defines work as “A productive use of time that gives life meaning.”

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Rezone request moves forward for real estate office Commissioners agreed in a work session to allow a request to rezone the Mike Norman real estate office in Holmes Beach to open up the possibilities for future use.

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

HOLMES BEACH – Though commissioners couldn’t take a vote in a work session, they have agreed to allow a request by the owners of the Mike Norman real estate office in Holmes Beach to rezone the property from C-1 to C-2 to move forward.

The rezoning will require approval by commissioners of an ordinance to change the zoning of the property.

If allowed to move up from C-1 to C-2 commercial zoning, the property would be allowed a more intense use and could be used as a retail space or even a small coffee shop, though city planner Bill Brisson said the installation of a coffee and donut shop

in the location is unlikely. Because of the small size of the property and limited parking, he said the property would only be allowed 15 seats.

With the property surrounded by C-2 and C-3 commercial properties, Brisson said changing the zoning to C-2 is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and the land development code. While the real estate office isn’t currently looking to close, Brisson said the owners are simply preparing for a future use of the property which could include use as a retail establishment.

Though Grassy Point Preserve is adjacent to the real estate office, Brisson said the intensity of use allowed by a C-2 designation wouldn’t adversely affect the passive use park.

Because the request is what City Attorney Patricia Petruff calls a “straight rezone” conditions cannot be a part of the approval or denial of the rezone. Brisson said there are five improved parking spaces on city property that are used by the real estate office though no lease

for the property from the city could be found. He suggested requesting Mike Norman staff cease use of the parking spaces.

Commissioner Judy Titsworth said that since the parking spaces are improved, it’s not impairing use of Grassy Point and the company isn’t using the five spaces as a part of its required parking, she sees no harm in leaving the spaces on city property.

Petruff said the use of the spaces by the real estate company would only come up during a site plan review at which time the city could enter into a lease for the spaces, if requested.

As for the rezone request, it moves forward to be reviewed by planning commissioners for consistency with the city’s comprehensive plan before coming back before city commissioners in ordinance form for approval or denial at two public hearings.

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Big cleanup Saturday Volunteers are needed to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. They will gather locally at the main entrance to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach; Kingfish Boat Ramp on Manatee Boulevard at the entrance to Anna Maria Island; the FISH Preserve behind the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. To register online, log onto https:// www.manateebeautiful.com/events/internationalcoastal-cleanup.

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“If they don’t give us the right stuff, they don’t get their money. We’ve done everything we’re supposed to do up to this point and been more than patient,” Cole said.

Cole, Chappie and Speciale expressed confidence that the dock project would be completed.

Later in the week, Spooner called Ronautica Marinas’ Managing Director Oscar Fontan and asked him about the pilings.

“He basically said the more pilings the better. The pilings are what’s going to keep it stable during a storm, and he’s going to email me that information,” Spooner said.

The CRA meets again on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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Dive in Employees at Wagner Realty help dish the paella that Frank Skolinsky, of Frank’s Catering, made at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange on Wednesday, Sept. 26. A large crowd took advantage of the delicious food and networking opportunity and to catch up on the latest happenings at the Chamber and the business community.

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Flynn named honorary Privateer Drift In manager Doreen Flynn has been deemed the first honorary member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers, and the Privateers recently presented Flynn with a framed plaque commemorating the honor.

Each year, the Drift In and The Privateers partner for the annual Christmas in July fundraiser that raises money to provide Christmas gifts and a Christmas dinner to an adopted family or families during the Christmas holidays.

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A swordfishing pioneer remembered

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Approximately 20 local boats traveled out to Longboat Pass to participate in Warren Cannon’s memorial ceremony on Saturday morning. Below, Warren Cannon’s ashes and many of his friends and loved ones rode out into the Gulf of Mexico aboard the Eddy Lee Z, captained by Lance Plowman.

After getting his start in Cortez, Warren Cannon helped revolutionize the swordfishing industry.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Legendary swordfish and tuna boat captain Warren Cannon passed away recently after a body surfing accident in St. Augustine.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, Cannon’s ashes were scattered in the water off Longboat Pass and his adventurous life was then celebrated at the Swordfish Grill in Cortez.

Cannon, 65, was body surfing at Vilano Beach on Sunday, Sept. 9, when his fatal accident occurred.

“On that beach there’s quite a deep drop. We think what happened was he caught a wave wrong and hit his head on the sand where it rose steeply,” his daughter Chana Cannon said on Sunday.

“He fractured his C5, C4 and C3 vertebrae. The neuro-

surgeon said he was probably instantly paralyzed and the cause of death was blunt force trauma and drowning. The following day, at 5:25 p.m., he was declared brain dead. He was kept on life support for a few days because he was an organ donor, and he successfully donated his kidneys and liver.”

In addition to Chana, Warren is survived by his partner of 37 years, Katarina Cannon, their daughters, Charlotte Huntley and Johannah Cannon, and their son, Jonathan Cannon.

Chana is an attorney in St. Petersburg. Charlotte is a commercial crabber in Cortez.

Jon is a firefighter and fishing guide and lives in Palmetto and Hannah owns an Aveda Salon and lives in Parrish.

On Saturday morning, about 50 family members and friends boarded the Eddy Lee Z, captained by Lance Plowman, and headed out to Longboat Pass joined by about 20 other boats.

“We used to live on Anna Maria, and my dad would take trips out into the Gulf out of Cortez,” Chana said. “Mostly he fished out of Gloucester

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The first swordfish boat Warren Cannon owned was the Linnea C and its home port was Anna Maria.

(Massachusetts) and Hawaii, but his roots were in Cortez.

That’s why we did the service there. He told Jon he wanted his ashes placed in an outgoing tide. People flew in from Hawaii and Gloucester to honor him. We had a procession of boats that was so beautiful. People wore bright colors, and we threw hundreds of orchids into the water after his ashes, which were in a salt urn. He wouldn’t have wanted a serious, solemn farewell.”

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This memorial display at the Swordfish Grill contained pictures of Warren Cannon, his family, real swordfish bills and an old family trunk for people to place memory cards in.

“My dad started when he was about 17 in Cortez with Walter Bell, who gave him his first break running the Rachel Belle.

He met my mother when he was 29. They started their swordfish empire, and he quickly became, arguably, the best swordfish captain ever,” Chana said.

“When I was seven, we moved out to Hawaii. He fished there for years and built up the

longlining industry there. In Gloucester and Honolulu, he was considered ‘the guy’ when it came to swordfishing. He was a pioneer in the industry.

Longlining did not exist when he started. Using hydraulics and gears, he and a few other guys known as highliners created this industry.

“My dad thought it was the last frontier for men in America, and he likened it to the wild west. This was before the Magnuson-Stevens Act (adopted in 1976), so there were no rules and regulations at the time, even in international waters.

“When I was in college, I started writing a book about my dad’s life. Because swordfish and tuna are migratory, my dad likened them to buffalo herds, so the title of my book is ‘The Last Buffalo Hunter.’

I never finished it, because his story wasn’t done, but I intend to now.

“Sebastian Junger, the author of ‘The Perfect Storm,’ used my dad for a lot of the technical information in his book because Billy Tyne, the captain of the Andrea Gail, SEE CANNON, PAGE 41

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Parks and Beautification committee seeks new members The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee is welcoming a new full member appointment but is still seeking more members.

Members Dennis Groh and Zan Fuller were reappointed for two-year terms in unanimous commission votes, expiring in August 2020. New full member Carol Hebden moved up from her alternate position to a two-year

term expiring in August 2020.

Open positions on the committee include the unexpired term of former alternate Sarah Meaker, expiring in August 2019 and an open alternate position with a two-year term expiring in 2020. Interested residents can contact the city clerk’s office at 941-708-5800 for more information.

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Red tide lessening

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

Today’s report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shows that red tide decreased in waters off Anna Maria Island during the past week.

Forecasters predict medium to high concentrations of red tide in Island waters through at least Oct. 1.

The Sept. 28 report shows that Manatee County red tide levels are from 5 percent to 25 percent lower than the previous week. High concentrations were found in water samples on Sept.

24 at the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Medium concentrations were found on Sept. 24 at Longboat Pass and Cortez Beach, both in Bradenton Beach, with none at the Palma Sola Bay bridge.

Background concentrations of red tide cause no anticipated effects. Low levels can cause respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and possible fish kills. Medium levels can cause respiratory irritation, shellfish harvesting closures and probable fish kills. High levels can cause all of the above, plus water discoloration.

Respiratory irritation was reported from Sept. 20 and Sept. 22-26 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach and Sept. 20-21, Sept. 23 and Sept. 25-26 at Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach.

Fish kills also were reported in Manatee County over the past week.

Red tide is a type of algae that emits a neurotoxin when it blooms. Deadly to fish, sea turtles, marine mammals and shorebirds that feed on affected fish, red tide makes shellfish unfit to eat, and can cause respiratory irritation in people, especially those with asthma, COPD or other respiratory diseases.

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Gulf Coast,” according to the report, which notes other major media reporting on the bloom, including CNN, The New York Times, ABC News, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post.

Another spike in coverage occurred Aug. 22-23 with more than 100 stories, many related to an Associated Press story headlined, “Florida red tide: Wildlife advocate stunned by toll on fish,” the report states.

By Sept. 1, media interest in red tide had waned significantly. Since then, roughly 100 mentions have been tallied, with about 75 percent running in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market, according to the report. Only four national stories ran from Sept. 1-14.

The decrease in stories since Sept. 1 suggests that visitors perceive that red tide has receded, and affected areas are by and large “back to normal,” according to the report.

“Provided conditions remain the same or improve, little red tide coverage is expected, though ‘Coast is Clear’ initiatives and messaging in the

SOURCE: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

upcoming months will aid in efforts to steer this conversation,” the report states.

Visitors expressed more concerns about hurricane activity since last year’s Hurricane Irma, according to the report.

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The red tide on the west coast of Florida hit the UK news mostly during August, the report states. The impact on marine life and beach conditions were the main issues covered, and it was widely reported that the algae is a naturally-occurring phenomenon.

During August, a small number of UK tour operators contacted the CVB for an update on red tide conditions, and some said that visitors were cancelling or changing their vacation dates, as the beach was a main factor in their holiday plans, according to the report.

From Sept. 4-14, the CVB noted no UK media coverage of red tide. “Unless the situation worsens, we don’t anticipate further coverage, and we don’t anticipate it being a lasting memory in people’s minds,” the report states.

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tral European tour operators how the red tide on Florida’s Gulf coast influenced their clients’ travel to Florida.

Top tour operators that sell the Bradenton Area said they had a few customer complaints from guests in the destination who wanted to change their booking to a different location, but the majority said there was not a large negative impact on bookings, the report stated. Many said that they have more customers planning to visit the area compared to last year.

The CVB launched marketing promotions in September aimed at attracting couples to Manatee County.

Relax & Connect touts romantic beach accommodations, shopping, a spa visit and a gourmet meal on Anna Maria Island for a few days or a week.

“A great night for a date night” offers a romantic evening for two at Pier 22 in Bradenton, a sunset cruise with Kathleen D. Charters, and a stop at The Doctor's Office on Anna Maria Island for cocktails.

“Popping the question in paradise” suggests five locations as engagement destinations, from restaurants to preserves.

“Six ridiculously romantic places to say ‘I do’ ” sells six locations in the area as wedding destinations, from elegant to offbeat.

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WMFR hosts 2018 community open house Come out to West Manatee Fire Rescue’s Station 1 Oct. 13 for fun, food and to meet your local firefighters.

The event is free to the public and will feature face painters, a bounce house, balloon artists, a kid’s obstacle course challenge and a dunk tank where Chief Tom Sousa will be in the hot seat hoping to not get wet. Free pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks also will be available.

The fun kicks off at 11 a.m., continuing until 2 p.m. at Station 1, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton. For more information, contact WMFR at 941-761-1555.

WMFR awarded grant for equipment purchase West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners received good news during their September meeting.

Administrative Battalion Chief Ben Rigney announced that the district

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is the recipient of a 2018 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

Rigney said the funds from the grant will be used to purchase 16 needed air packs for firefighters to use when entering a burning structure. Though the district applied for funds for more than 30 air packs, the grant will provide enough money to purchase one air pack for each of the 12 firefighters on shift at any given time and four reserve packs. The $116,637 grant is required to have 90/10 matching funds which will require the district to spend approximately $11,663. Rigney said the cost to the district is minimal after planning for a $315,000 replacement cost for the air packs.

“We were hoping for this. It’s a good thing,” Commissioner Randy Cooper said.

Commissioner Al Robinson congratulated Rigney and Chief Tom Sousa on a job well done in securing the grant.

Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the funds.

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Holmes Beach enacts bike share moratorium Holmes Beach commissioners are saying “no” to bike and scooter share services until they can come up with legislation to keep the services from becoming a problem.

BY KRISTIN SWAIN

SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – In an impromptu decision, commissioners voted unanimously to enact a sixmonth moratorium to prevent bike and scooter share services from coming to the city until legislation is brought forth to regulate the businesses.

The decision came after City Attorney Patricia Petruff shared her concerns that Holmes Beach city leaders have no laws on the books to regulate bicycle and scooter share services other than a block to prevent commercial

business from being conducted on city-owned property. With the first proposition for a docked bike share service already on the table from the locals behind Mobile Muttley’s, Petruff said it’s only a matter of time before the first dockless system finds its way to Holmes Beach.

With the dockless systems, Petruff said her research showed multiple issues including the bikes being abandoned on private property, across sidewalks and even in traffic lanes, leaving cleanup to local law enforcement.

She said she’d also found issues reported in news articles with scooter share services where reckless drivers had significantly increased the number of traffic accidents. Petruff said her preference with both issues is “to get a handle on it before it shows up.”

She also suggested that commissioners discuss the idea of complete streets with City Engineer

Lynn Burnett to make sure that the plans being considered take into account all forms of transportation that could be used on the Island.

Commissioner Judy Titsworth said she understands the services are popular in many places and wants to make sure that when they come to Holmes Beach, residents and visitors are protected as well as possible from the issues that come along with the services.

Commissioner Rick Hurst said he’s concerned with parking for the services and, if they’re put on private property, how users driving their cars to pick up a bicycle for the day could affect nearby commercial businesses.

City Planner Bill Brisson said a bike share could affect the intensity of parking and might be something commissioners want to look at during their discussions.

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PACK & SHIP ISLAND MAIL & MORE

3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911

PAINTER TONY DESTEFANO

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PEST CONTROL ANNA MARIA PEST CONTROL 11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630

PET GROOMING THE PAW SPA

5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885

PET STORE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295

PHARMACIST JOE CATERA WALGREENS DRUG STORE

3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451

PHARMACY WALGREENS DRUG STORE

3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451

PLUMBER LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR

401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622

POOL CLEANER LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR

401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622

POOL CONTRACTOR LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR

401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE JASON SATO SATO REAL ESTATE

519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200

REAL ESTATE COMPANY DUNCAN REAL ESTATE

310 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 779-0304

RENTAL COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE

519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200

RESORT CEDAR COVE RESORT & COTTAGES

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SOUVENIR SHOP BEACH BUMS ISLAND ATTITUDE 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316

SPA ALUNA WELLNESS CENTER & SPA 2219 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-8400

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WOMEN’S APPAREL IRENE’S RESORT WEAR

5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161

PEOPLE & PLACES ARCHITECT DAVID WASH

3017 Ave. E Bradenton Beach, 704-4839

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ART GALLERY ISLAND GALLERY WEST

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ATTORNEY SCOTT E. RUDACILLE, ESQ. Blalock Walters 802 11th Street W. Bradenton, 748-0100

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BAR & GRILL HURRICANE HANKS

5346 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5788

BEACH COQUINA BEACH BOAT CAPTAIN (TIE) CAPT. AARON LOWMAN Cortez, 465-8932

CAPT. DAVID WHITE

Anna Maria Charters 725-1860

BUSINESS PERSON MICHAEL ZEPPI ANTHONY’S COOLING & HEATING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 778-0100

CATERER MOLLY O’CONNOR

Traveling Gourmet Anna Maria, 405-7627

CHARITY SALVATION ARMY

1204 14th St. W. Bradenton, 748-5110

CHEF EZIO PICCIONE

Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-6444

CHIROPRACTOR DR. DIANE MICHAELS

501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton, 761-0210

MASSAGE THERAPY RONNIE FULTON

5374 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 677-8399

PERSONAL TRAINER BRENDA CANNING

Island Fitness 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200

DENTIST JOHN F. NORMAN, DDS

SCHOOL ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY

DOCTOR STEPHEN PELHAM, M.D.

SCHOOL TEACHER JON SYRE

5372 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7898

3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1007

EYE CARE THE EYE ASSOCIATES

6002 Pointe West Blvd.

Bradenton, 792-2020

FINANCIAL PLANNER DAVID ZACCAGNINO

Raymond James 11009 Gatewood Dr. Ste.101 Lakewood Ranch, 750-6818

INTERIOR DESIGN BON DORENKAMP Beauty and the Beach 604 Ambassador Lane Holmes Beach, 224-9311

4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525

King Middle School 600 75th St. NW Bradenton, 798-6820

VETERINARIAN WILLIAM BYSTROM, DVM Island Animal Clinic 5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445

VETERINARIAN CLINIC ISLAND ANIMAL CLINIC

5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445

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900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

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The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill 4110 127th Street W. Cortez, 794-1235

YOGA INSTRUCTOR AMY STICKLER

Island Fitness 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT BAGEL SHOP PARADISE BAGELS, CAFÉ & CATERING 3220 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-1212

BAKERY HOMETOWN DESSERTS

507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167

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5808 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2501

CAFÉ GULF DRIVE CAFÉ & THE KOKONUT HUT

900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919

CANDY STORE DIPS ICE CREAM

503 Pine Avenue Anna Maria, 778-1706

CHINESE CHINA 1

3236 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2933

DELI PUBLIX SUPERMARKET

3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422

FESTIVAL BAYFEST GERMAN OLD HAMBURG SCHNITZELHAUS 3246 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1320

GOLF COURSE KEY ROYALE CLUB

700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055

GROUPER SANDWICH SANDBAR SEAFOOD & SPIRITS 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria, 778-0444

HEALTH FOOD STORE RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM 6425 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 795-0478

ICE CREAM SHOP TWO SCOOPS

101 S. Bay Blvd.

Anna Maria, 779-2422

ITALIAN RESTAURANT OMA’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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Jonathan Marlow, of Bradenton, won the drawing from all the entries in the Island’s original Reader’s Choice Awards. Sun Advertising Director Chantelle Lewin presented Marlow with his prizes valued at more than $1,000, which include a one-month membership to Island Fitness with four Brenda Canning personal trainer sessions; an Island Life decal; an Island Fitness T-shirt and a Center T-shirt; Beach Bums hat and a Sun shirt; a $25 Chiles Group gift card; a Galati Yacht Sales fishing pole, filet knife and tumbler; Grooms Automotive oil change; Seafood Shack $30 gift card; Rum Monday T-shirt; Irene’s Resort Wear Brighton bracelet; Mister Roberts $25 gift certificate; Salon Salon body products; $200 Beach Bistro gift card; a $100 Eat Here gift card; two Waterfront restaurant $25 gift cards, Sun newspaper T-shirts and Pineapple Junktion and How Lucky AMI tumbler and mug.

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SPRING LAKE: Pollution a continuing problem FROM PAGE 1

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Kids enjoyed the blow-up houses and slides last year at the Kid's Zone, which will be back for this year's Bayfest.

BAYFEST: On track FROM PAGE 1

“Car owners are calling daily to enter,” Kinder said. “We expect to have 100 vehicles at the show.”

The Chamber has not forgotten the damage the red tide has done to businesses and their employees.

Some of this year's Bayfest festival proceeds will go directly to local tourism industry workers for disaster relief assistance.

Local workers affected by the red tide economic crises must sign up before Oct. 19 with the Chamber. A short application form has been posted on its website, info@amichamber.org. The form can also be picked up at the AMI Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. as well as at the Roser Food Pantry during its regular hours. Call 941-778-0414 for Roser Food Pantry hours. Applicants may also call the Chamber to have a form emailed to them.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, along with employment verification in the form of a recent paystub or letter from one's employer.

All funds will be distributed to eligible registered applicants on Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Recipients must present a valid ID to receive their check.

To raise additional funds for this cause the AMI Chamber will be selling raffle tickets for an Island Experience, a basket full of local fun with gift certificates to stay, eat and play on the Island and the surrounding waters. Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the Chamber prior to and at the festival all day during Bayfest. The raffle drawing will take place at 9 p.m. on the main stage at Bayfest. Winners need not be present to win. Gift certificates and items to be included in the raffle prize basket, as well as monetary donations for the relief fund itself, are being accepted at the Chamber. All of the raffle proceeds and monetary donations will go directly to eligible affected tourism industry workers.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 941-778-1541 or at info@ amichamber.org

brown and murky, fish were abundant in the lake along with blue crabs, families of ducks and many other types of birds, all making Spring Lake a desirable place to live.

Part of the pollution problem now stems from an incident that happened in late 2015 when a county lift station leaked more than 20,000 gallons of sewage into the lake. When the sewage leaked, it created a large fish kill and left debris on the bottom of the lake that killed vegetation.

Though Manatee County had the lake cleaned and deemed the water suitable once again for fishing, few fish came back to Spring Lake. One reason is that piping connecting Spring Lake to the waters of the bay, running underneath homes and streets to the large canal near Gloria Dei Lutheran Church commonly known as Grand Canal, is partially blocked.

The piping is a part of a project by the city to replace aging and failing infrastructure. The pipe is scheduled to be cleaned out and slip-lined with a new pipe before being fitted with a WaStop valve.

The valve is designed to prevent debris and tidal

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Brown water and silt fill the once-clear basin of Spring Lake in Holmes Beach. waters from entering the pipe from the bay but will allow water out of the pipe.

While this means that silt won’t be able to enter Spring Lake through the pipe anymore, it also means that the waters of the lake won’t be replenished with fish or water from the bay.

Johnson said in an October commission meeting that he’s in the preliminary stages of coming up with a system to agitate the water in the lake, similarly to the way the spring underneath the lake used to bubble up. Because the fresh water lens underneath the Island is depleted, uncapping the spring is unlikely to bring any new water to the lake at this time. He said a benefit of the city’s new stormwater drainage system is that it’s supposed to help

replenish that freshwater lens.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she recently visited Spring Lake with code enforcement officers and wants to find a way to clean the sediment from the water.

Commissioner Judy Titsworth agreed.

“I think it’s horrible,” she said of the situation at the lake. “We need to make an effort to get it back into shape.”

She suggested using bags of oysters to help filter the water while city leaders come up with a more permanent solution to the problem.

Johnson said he hopes to have a formal discussion with commissioners at an October meeting to determine how to best clean the lake and repair any ongoing pollution issues.

COMMISSION: Candidates discuss city issues FROM PAGE 4

take time. It’s getting better, and we have a good engineer. We’re going to restore the driveways on Avenue C, and I recommended those property owners not have to pay for those permits.”

Martin: “Poor. Fix the residential areas. Bridge Street is a mess when it rains because of the project that was done and now must be fixed. Again.”

Metz: “The projects have generally failed and have not been maintained.”

DO YOU FEEL THE TRANSIENT PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENT (VACATION RENTAL) ORDINANCE HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE IN ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT VACATION RENTALS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS?

Cole: “The state made it very difficult for local governments that did not have the wherewithal to prohibit rentals of less than 30 days in residential areas before 2011. All we can do now is regulate for noise, trash and parking, and we haven’t had any Bert Harris claims.”

Maro: “The TPLE is working, but it’s going to take time. It’s given everyone a better understanding of our citizens’ rights.”

Martin: “No, to this day on opposite ends of the city I get people telling me there are large parties.”

Metz: “No.”

WHAT MORE CAN BE DONE?

Cole: “We all knew we may have to tweak our ordinance and we probably will.”

Maro: “We’re going to have to get together with the realtors that manage them because I think that’s where the problem lies. We need to have more input from the people that are renting them out.”

Martin: “Task the planner and the Planning and Zoning Board to look into additional regulations. More enforcement of the TPLE.” Metz: “Reinstate the moratorium and reduce house size or capacity. Enforce the existing noise and trash laws.”

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Lighted crosswalk plans evolve City engineer Lynn Burnett is hoping to place two lighted crosswalks on Gulf Drive to get residents and visitors safely to beach accesses. One of those crosswalks will require a little extra effort to keep people safe in a dangerous curve.

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HOLMES BEACH – City engineer Lynn Burnett’s plans for two lighted pedestrian crosswalks on Gulf Drive are evolving into something that will take a little more time to implement but may ultimately make the crossing safer for everyone.

City commissioners already gave Burnett the green light to pursue the installation of a lighted crosswalk at 58th Street and Gulf Drive, near the entrance to Harrington House. She said she expects to bring a contract before commissioners in October or November to approve for the installation of the flashing beacons and road striping for that crosswalk. Though 58th Street and Gulf Drive was deemed the safest crossing point for pedestrians due to a dangerous S curve located to the north, the crossing will still have pedestrians on the west side of Gulf Drive with several

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A lighted crosswalk is planned to span Gulf Drive from the end of 58th Street to the entrance of Harrington House. A second lighted crosswalk is planned for installation in the S-curve along Gulf Drive near Guava Street. blocks to go in either direction to reach a public beach access point and no sidewalk. Limited right of way on the west side of Gulf Drive means that though the crossing is safe, the path to the beach isn’t for pedestrians. To get around that issue, Burnett has devised a plan to give everyone enough space to travel along the corridor safely.

To get enough space on the west side of Gulf Drive for a sidewalk, Burnett said the street needs to be realigned to the east where some right of way does exist to allow for extra space. One of the consequences of the street realignment is

MARK YOUR CALENDAR From Page 7

Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

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

Tortoise Talks, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m.

Yoga for Seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10.

Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493.

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. iPhone and iPad basics, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Music Instruction: Mandolin Series, three-part series, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 2 p.m., $175.

Sunset tai chi, Robinson Preserve NEST, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 6 p.m., $5 cash only.

Reserve to 941-742-5923, ext. 6039.

Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 6:30 p.m.

Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 10

Coloring club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon.

Escape Room: Survive the Island Library, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY OCT. 11

Veteran Services Information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.

Butterfly garden revitalization, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m.

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

Painting with a Fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $38.

Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to

the smoothing out of the dangerous S curve where at least one fatality has already occurred. By realigning the street, Burnett said the S curve could also be redone somewhat to allow for more visibility for motorists and pedestrians. She also plans to install an additional lighted crosswalk at Guava Street and Gulf Drive where a beach access is located. Because Guava Street terminates in the middle of the S curve, even with a lighted crosswalk, motorists won’t have a lot of time to slow down for pedestrians crossing the street. Burnett proposes putting a set of flashing beacons on each

end of the S curve that are activated when a pedestrian activates the flashing beacons at the crosswalk to give motorists a chance to slow down enough to stop as they enter the curve.

Before Burnett’s plans can come to fruition, she plans to put the proposal before the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization at their October meeting before coming back to Holmes Beach commissioners.

“There is progress,” she said of the project. “It is painfully slow sometimes.”

maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493.

Master Gardener: Growing herbs in Florida, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

to coral.bass@mymanatee.org.

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

Star Wars LEGO club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Sidewalk astronomy, Robinson Preserve expansion parking area, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 7 to 10 p.m.

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

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.

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

Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.

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

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Oct. 13 NEST nature days, Mosaic NEST, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Stroller Strolls, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9:30 a.m. Reserve

OCT. 15

TUESDAY OCT. 16

Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m.

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

Yoga for seniors, The Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, 10 a.m., $10.

Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-649 Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

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arasota Bay Watch (SBW) is committed to the health of the bay and has been working tirelessly to help people find ways to feel invested in working on improved habitat and water quality. Their work takes money and volunteers, and the organization has proven effective in raising awareness and funds while being hands on through cleanups and restoration efforts. The recent Scallopalooza, It’s Clamtastic, was a sell out and raised awareness and the funds necessary to continue their mission. Want to get involved? Following are upcoming events that depend on concerned citizen scientists, like you.

The SBW Monofilament Cleanup is this coming Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island.

SBW has been collecting lost and discarded fishing line and gear from area waters for nine years to protect seabirds and other marine life. Marine debris cleanup is important to the

Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS organization's mission. Volunteers can bring their boat, kayak, paddle board or just cleanup bridges, mangroves and shorelines in an area near them. Volunteers will receive lunch and some great camaraderie for their efforts.

SAPRITO PIER UNDERWATER CLEANUP: SATURDAY, OCT. 20, 8:30 TO 11 A.M., SARASOTA

SBW is calling all certified divers, kayakers, and topside volunteers to clean the Tony Saprito Fishing Pier above and below the water! Removing marine debris and lost fishing gear will reduce bird and marine animal entanglement and ghost fishing while maintaining a healthy habitat and fish-

ing environment for everyone. Sarasota Bay Watch collects data from recovered fishing gear and shares this information with NOAA and Ocean Conservancy to determine marine debris hot spots, fishing impact and entanglement dangers. It partners with the city of Sarasota, Sarasota PD Dive Team, and Scuba Quest for this exciting event.

PARTNER EVENTS NORTH JETTY CLEANUP WITH SUNCOAST REEF ROVERS: SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 9:4511:30 A.M., NOKOMIS

Sarasota Bay Watch has been partnering with the SunCoast Reef Rovers for three years assisting with collection and data. This collaboration has resulted in tons of marine debris being removed from the sensitive habitat and many entangled fish and crustaceans being freed. There is a need for divers, a limited number of kayakers, as well as top side volunteers. For informaSEE REEL TIME, PAGE 39

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Sarasota Bay Watch Program Manager Ronda Ryan prepares to catalogue debris removed from Sarasota Bay during an underwater cleanup.

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tion/registration contact Ken.Lackmann@fl.usda.gov.

SHORELINE SHINDIG: SATURDAY, OCT. 13, NOON TO 3 P.M., RIVERWALK, BRADENTON

SBW will be participating in this free event on the Riverwalk in Bradenton. There will be live music from the popular Passerine band and leading local food and beverage venders. Hosted

by START and Realize Bradenton, the event also will feature exhibits about our shorelines and coastal water preservation. This is a family event.

SOUTH JETTY CLEANUP WITH SUNCOAST REEF ROVERS: SUNDAY, OCT. 28, 9:45 TO 11:30 A.M., NOKOMIS

The south Venice jetty is a fishing hot spot and attracts lots of locals and tourists and is considered a hotspot for marine debris. SBW works with SCRR providing diving, kayaking, and topside help to collect and categorize the underwater debris. This cleanup utilizes a lot of volunteers who help handle the large amount of debris that is brought to the surface. For information and registration contact: Ken.Lackmann@fl.usda.gov.

At this yearly event, conservationists, both young and old from across the country, get together to empower young leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to launch ocean conservation projects in their local communities. The event allows young conservationists to work alongside their peers networking with marine conservation professionals.

The summit will feature exciting speakers, hands on workshops, discussions on careers in marine conservation, opportunities to plan new or build on existing ocean conservation projects and the chance to meet other young people from across the country who are passionate about ocean conservation.

For more information about this amazing youth workforce and conference go to: http://youthoceanconservationsummit.weebly.com/2018summit.html To stay in touch with SBW’s events checkout its website at www.sarasotabaywatch.org. Get on the mailing list by contacting info@sarasotabaywatch.org.

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Fish dock lights before dawn CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT

Anglers fishing a couple of different areas with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing snook, trout, Jacks and flounder on DOA Lures during the past week. I also scouted a couple of areas, and even though fish were widely scattered and the action wasn’t fast, there was lots of life in the areas that we fished, including mullet, baitfish, birds and dolphins.

Marshall Dinerman, from Atlanta, fished Little Sarasota Bay with me on Tuesday and David Brody and sons Dane, Mike and Ben, from Pittsburgh, fished Gasparilla Sound with Capt. Andy Cotton and me on a two-boat trip on Saturday. Both trips had similar action catching and releasing trout and Jacks in deeper water and snook in shallow water on flies, CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms and DOA Deadly Combos. I also fished a day in the Terra Ceia area and caught and released a few snook and trout on the same lures.

The Florida FWC has enacted a temporary modification of regula-

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tions for reds and snook in the areas affected by the recent red tide. The area extends from Pasco County south to the south bank of Gordon Pass in Collier County.

Reds and snook are catch and release only in that zone until May 10, 2019. I applaud them for taking this action to protect our fishery.

Full details including exact boundaries can be found at http://myfwc. com/news/news-releases/2018/september/26/comm-red-tide/ .

Since we are still in a summer time pattern, it is a great time to beat the heat, by fishing dock lights before dawn, which is the coolest time of day. In addition to snook, you may also find juvenile tarpon, trout and reds in the lights.

The first few hours of the day is also prime time to fish the flats for reds, snook, trout and more.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation. Please limit your kill; don’t kill your limit.

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Roser Food Pantry in full gear Because of generous donations, the Roser Food Pantry is able to help many Anna Maria Island residents and employees affected by the red tide outbreak that chased away tourists. The Food Pantry has expanded its services to include Island business owners and employees who have been economically impacted by the arrival of red tide and donations have poured in. The number of people served has tripled in the last few weeks.

The Food Pantry provides groceries to people with Anna Maria Island addresses or verified AMI connections. Anyone needing food should call the church office at 941-778-0414 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are made on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning at 11 a.m., and each person may visit the pantry once a week as long as food is needed. An ID and proof of Island employment e.g. a pay check stub needs to be shown on the first visit.

When going through the food pantry, each family chooses two items from the refrigerator or freezer, four items from the shelves and a bag of groceries. Each bag of groceries provides an estimated retail value of $60 to $70. Families may receive more than one bag of groceries.

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Charles Wade welcomes people to the Roser Church Food Pantry. Qualified people can shop there and donations of food or money are welcome.

Non-perishable goods can be brought to the church office weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monetary donations may be made by check or online at www. roserchurch.com/give.

Roser Community Church is located at, 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. The Roser Food Pantry is across the road from the Roser Memorial Chapel and

in front of the Thrift Shop. For more information go, to www.roserchurch. com, call 941-778-0414, or find them on Facebook @roserchurch.

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Beach renourishment trucking forward There’s been an increase in dump truck traffic along Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach recently due to the month-long beach renourishment project taking place in Longboat Key. Earlier this year, the Bradenton Beach City Commission approved a request for more than 1,300 dump truck trips to and from Longboat Key through the south end of the Bradenton Beach and over the Cortez Bridge while transporting beach sand from Polk County.

Sierra Club meets Speaker R.N. Collins, an area native who, speaks at the Sarasota Sierra Club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Sarasota Garden Club, 1311 Avenue of the Arts.

Since returning to the area in

2000, Collins has been helping Sarasota County residents understand the planning and development process so they can effectively challenge incompatible development. For more information, call 941-474-4712.

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Magnificent marlin Anna Maria City Commissioner and Anna Maria General Store and Deli owner Brian Seymour, center, gets some help from friends Jordan Hutchinson, left, and Chris Hunter in holding up a nice white marlin he boated while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico off Destin. The crew was fishing in the boat of Bortell's Lounge owner Steve Rosehelm.

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CANNON: A pioneer remembered FROM PAGE 16

was my dad's best friend and first-mate for many years,” Chana recalled.

“We were living in Hawaii, and my parents went to the movie premier and met the actors and Sebastian.

“In the first 63 years of his life, my dad was focused on being the best captain he could be, and he wasn’t around much.

Fishermen make a hard choice. It doesn’t come without consequences, and there is a void left in their absences. He was a man’s man, and that was hard to turn off when he came home – going from being a captain in life threatening conditions to coming home and playing dad,” she said.

“When my dad retired, he started to let his guard down, and he became totally different person.

In the last six months,

he was the dad I’d been waiting for my whole life.

He was the first person at the hospital when Jon’s second son was born, and he walked me down the aisle in March. He finally figured out how to live on land. I thought I’d have 20 more years with my dad, and this was a complete shock.”

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“I was not only his son, but I was one of his employees in a high-risk environment working 20hour days. I had a different relationship with him than my sisters did,” Jon said. “Him and I were thick as thieves. We had a common bond and that was a love of the water he instilled in me. He had me on the boat before I could walk.”

Jon was 12 when he made his first swordfishing trip.

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In March, Warren Cannon walked his daughter, Chana, down the aisle during her Longboat Key wedding.

“I had been offshore several times but going out for multiple days was one of the most amazing things I ever experienced,” he said. “And it just so happened that we caught the second biggest swordfish he ever caught. It was 650-700 pounds.

“He didn’t just target the swordfish. At certain times he would switch to tuna and swordfish would become the bycatch. When my dad first started fishing, they threw yellow tuna and big-eyed tuna overboard because there was no market for them. Now they’re $9-$10 a pound, and that’s what you see in every sushi bar.

“Fishing is a feastor-famine lifestyle, and that’s what drove him – being the tip of the spear, being the best. This led to some struggles at home.

Mom realized she was going to come second because the boat had to come first. And as the brother of three girls, the burden was placed on me at an early age to be the man of the house.”

Jon later spent his summers fishing with his dad, and after high school he went full-time.

“I thought I wanted to be a longline fisherman and take that business over, but after doing it from when I was 18 until I was 23 I realized that one day I wanted to have a family of my own – and I’d seen the stress and strain that put on our family. Some years he would be gone 300 days a year. I realized it wasn’t for me. I was always going to fish, but I wanted

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Above, the Cannon family in 1990, soon after they moved to Hawaii. Right, Warren Cannon and his son Jon caught this large swordfish in the southeast Atlantic Ocean when fishing out of St. Augustine in the mid-2000s.

to be present in my future family’s life.”

Regarding his father’s now-famous first mate, Jon said, “My dad was in his late 20s and he brought Billy on when he was 19. He fished with him for about 10 years and showed him everything he knew. Then Billy got a spot on the Andrea Gail up in Gloucester, and that tragedy took the wind out of my dad’s sails for a while.”

Regarding Warren’s transition to retirement, Jon said, “You can’t go that hard in that industry for so many years and then just stop because that’s all you know. He closed on some property in north Florida a couple

days before his accident and he was happy about that. He wanted to have a nice plot of land and be in nature.”

Jon also saw his dad’s softer side recently.

“My wife, Dana, was giving our two-year old son a bath, and I was giving our newborn a bath in the sink at the same time. He was right over my shoulder the whole time and he said, ‘I missed so much of this.’

His eyes welled up, but he was trying not to show

it. He walked away for a minute and then came back. My wife saw it to.

It was a really cool moment.”

The Cannon family supports the red tide research taking place at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota and encourages others to make memorial donations in Warren Cannon’s honor.

Donations can be made online at www.mote.org or by mail via check that includes Warren’s name in the memo section.

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Attorney or no attorney – that is the question

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omething real estate brokers learn early on if they happen to move from one state to another is that the culture of buying and selling real estate varies.

Some states call signing a contract of sale, going to escrow and some call it getting into contract. Whatever it’s called, it all means the same thing – signing legal documents that will have a lasting effect on your life.

Living in the Northeast, what is generally called the tri-state areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the culture to buy and sell real estate is to immediately hire an attorney. Real estate agents generally do not generate the contract of sale, they don’t talk to the attorney for the other party to the contract and they do nothing more at a closing than collect their checks.

In Florida its entirely different. The state of Florida does not require an attorney for real estate transactions, and this was typically the way properties were closed for many years. Real estate brokers drew

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER up the contract of sale, as they still do, then title companies took over to verify clear title and conduct the closing.

Well as we say, Florida is no longer your parents’ Florida, and although plenty of real estate transactions are still closed without attorney representation, more and more buyers and sellers are asking for legal advice. Much of this has to do with the increased value of the properties being sold making one of life’s most significant transactions a much bigger risk.

If you decide to use only a title company, it’s the company’s job to make sure the property has a clear title to be conveyed without any easements or liens. And it will

certainly review the contract of sale and the mortgage papers to make sure they are correct. However, their employees are not attorneys and are not fully responsible.

Just like in attorney driven states, a Florida attorney will review the contract of sale, monitor contractual deadlines, including payment of escrow and mortgage commitments. Like title companies, the attorney will review closing documents as well as the title report. An attorney can also give you advice if there is an issue on a property inspection that could delay the process. And, of course, if you purchase a property privately or sell privately without a broker involved, an attorney is important.

If you choose to hire an attorney, he/ she will, of course, hire a title company to check the property’s title. Many attorneys in Florida also have title companies as part of their practice and do the work themselves. Never-the-less, there will be an addition fee for their legal services, and

that is one of the decisions you must make when evaluating risk.

Since many properties in Florida are purchased as second homes, frequently buyers and sellers never meet each other, and the entire transaction is accomplished online and by mail. In a situation like this, having someone locally who is looking out for your interests could be very beneficial and relaxing.

There is no right or wrong way to close a property, and your decision may also be influenced by the value of the property.

Title companies do a fine job and experienced real estate professionals are adept at drawing up the contract of sale, and they should all be considered part of the transaction team.

However, we do live in a time when people sue one another for the smallest discrepancies, real or perceived so it’s really about being protected. We’re not your father’s Florida anymore, and that’s a good thing.

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Red tide fishing request denied John Banyas hoped to get permission to catch mullet and herring before they’re killed by red tide.

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CORTEZ – Commercial fisherman and Cortez businessman John Banyas came up short in his attempt to get the stateissued special activity license that he sought to harvest mullet and thread fin herring threatened by red tide.

On Wednesday, Sept. 26, Banyas went to Tallahassee to make his appeal to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) during their commission meeting.

“I spoke and they listened to me. They understood exactly where I was coming from and what I saying. The commission thought it was a good idea, and they referred me to their legal counsel after the meeting,” Banyas said after returning home.

“I sat down and talked with them, and we tried to find a way to make it happen.

When they reviewed the paperwork and tried to find a legal way to do it, they

really couldn’t find one. They said we’d have to change the Florida Constitution and the amendment for the net ban (enacted in the 1990s). The three-mile fishing line is written in the Constitution, so I’d have to try to change the constitution in order to do it. That isn’t really feasible, so I pretty much ran into a wall, but I feel good about trying,” Banyas said.

“They understood I was trying to help and trying to do the right thing. I got to meet with the FWC commissioners face to face, and they really wanted to help. I showed them the $25,000 check from the recent long table fundraising event we did on the beach that raised money for Mote Marine and START,” he added.

Banyas sought the special activity license to use a 500-square-foot nylon net with a two-to-four-and-a-half-inch mesh size to harvest mullet. He also sought state permission to use one-inch mesh purse seine nets at one mile out instead of three miles out, but only within five miles of a red tide outbreak or an anticipated red tide outbreak, as determined

by FWC. Banyas thinks it makes sense to catch and use the fish before the red tide kills them, and he felt this approached could

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Last week, Killer Bait and Cortez Bait & Seafood owner John Banyas brought an idea to Tallahassee that was first discussed in Cortez in August. be used in future years, beyond any red tide outbreaks currently taking place.

Before Banyas attended the FWC meeting, the Bradenton Beach City Commission agreed the city would serve as the license holder for those limited fishing activities. Banyas sought the City Commission’s assistance because a special activity license permit can only be issued to a municipality, a research organization or an educational organiza-

tion. The village of Cortez is in unincorporated Manatee County and does not have its own city government.

“My concern is to utilize the fish before they are wasted,” Banyas told Bradenton Beach commissioners in early September. He had already received letters of support from the Manatee County Commission and Congressman Vern Buchanan and had reached out to State Sen. Bill Galvano as well.

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Amazing mammatus This small grouping of mammatus clouds formed one evening last week over Anna Maria Island. The pouch-like formations are rare in some parts of the world but aren't all that unusual in Florida.

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Manatee red tide death toll climbs At least 165 manatees have died during the red tide bloom that has plagued southwest Florida since October 2017, and which reached Anna Maria Island on Aug. 3.

To date, 67 dead manatees test-

ed positive for red tide, and red tide is suspected in 98 manatee deaths, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Nine manatee deaths have been recorded in Manatee

County so far this year, six in Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay; none are confirmed from red tide.

So far this year, 652 manatees have died in state waters, compared to 538 in all of 2017.

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TURTLE TIPS During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

NESTING NEWS Turtle nests laid: 534 (all-time AMI record) False crawls: 543 Nests hatched: 434 Not hatched: 77 Nests remaining: 23 Hatchlings hatched: 34,315 (all-time AMI record) Nest disorientations: 45 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring

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A time for play The Anna Maria Island Privateers held their annual ball at The Center Saturday night with the theme “A Time for Pirates, Time Travelers and Adventurers.�

There was food, drink, dancing and pirate ensembles, and they decorated the entrance to the ball with timely items such as antique clocks and scrapbooks of Privateers long ago. There were also raffles and auctions.

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Clockwise from above: the lady pirates enjoyed a group dance.

The Privateers had a collection of time pieces and clocks to go with their time traveler theme. Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore dropped by and visited with long-time Privateer Bob Boyd.

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Above: John "Red Beard" Swager dressed up in his ballroom attire.

Below: This formerly fair maiden was dying for a dance partner.

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Fighting red tide Organizers of the Long Table Dinner on the beach Aug. 26 at the Sandbar restaurant presented two checks to organizations to fight red tide on Monday, Sept. 24. One check was for $3,332.50 for Mote Marine Laboratory and Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START) and the other was for 25,081.90 for Save Our Shores (SOS). The dinner was sponsored by various restaurants and organizations including the Waterfront, Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, the Sandbar, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Seafood Shack, Blue Marlin, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, The Bradenton Herald, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, Darwin Brewing Co., VISITFLORIDA and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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FAMILY FUN At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, Oct. 3, Gulf Coast Writers, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

• Thursday, Oct. 4, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 to 11 a.m.; Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, 2 to 4 p.m..

• Friday, Oct. 5, Forty Carrots-Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 9, Preschool story time, “Birds,” 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjongg Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; iPhone and iPad Basics, 2 to 4 p.m.

by the group. Call Kay Bell at 941-5380945 for a reservation.

ATTENTION GARDENERS

The Palma Sola Botanical Park Plants and More Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park, located at 9800 17th Ave. N.W., in Bradenton. There will be a variety of vendors selling plants, collectibles and arts and craft items, plus food and drinks. Free admission and ample parking. Vendors wanted.

For more information, call 941-7612866 or email palmasolabp@aol.com.

YOGA AT THE PARK

Manatee County’s Parks and Natural Resources Department presents a learning for kids from newborn to 2 years old on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m.at the Mosaic NEST in Robinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Oval shells, heart leaves, and round fruit – bring your youngest learners for an adventure into the silhouettes of nature.

Using flowers, shells, and wildlife they will explore the world of shape found in Florida.

Reservations are required by emailing coral.bass@mymanatee.org or calling 941-742-5757, ext.4.

Join yoga instructor Brandy Gray for a free and fun intermediate level yoga class on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and every Sunday at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. This class is open to public and community to connect, unwind and engage in shared mindful movement with intentions of supporting our individual and collective (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) health and well-being. Please bring your own mat, water, towel and sunscreen. Program sponsored by Sacred Landings Crystal Creations: A Crystal & Yoga Wellness Studio.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/2187078391580244/.

SENIORS TAKE AN ART TOUR

BY THE DARK OF THE NEW MOON

NATURE’S SHAPES FOR TREE TOTS

On Friday, Oct. 5, the new AMI Center van will leave Annie Silver Community Center to tour more than 10 downtown public Sarasota art pieces. The tour is highlighted in the recent, Sept.27 Sarasota Herald-Tribune on pages E6 E9. The cost of the van is $5. The tour is free. A lunch location will be determined

The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department presents an opportunity to set intentions and goals under a new moon on Monday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nesting up in the new nature center at Mosaic NEST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, Visitors will l be treated to a beautiful sunset

as they get artistic and make collages that represent their aspirations for the upcoming fall season. A variety of collage materials will be available including print material, textural papers, paint, and other drawing media.

Afterwards, take a short walk outside with the naturalist host to connect with nature and take advantage of the absence of the moon to see the beautiful starry sky and hear a few tales of the fall season constellations. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.

There is a $5 cash materials fee to cover all necessary items including backing board, collage materials, glue, and paint; no need to bring anything but yourself.

Reservations are required by emailing melissa.nell@mymanatee.org

LEARN ABOUT THE GOPHER TORTOISE

On Tuesday Oct. 9, from 10 to 11a.m.

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department personnel will hold an informal program on Florida’s gopher tortoise on the grounds of the Valentine House at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. They will take their new education tortoise out to graze.

In the wild, foraging is an integral part of a gopher tortoise’s lifestyle, so they encourage it as much as possible. It’s an opportunity to stop by and say hello, get a chance to meet him up close, and ask any questions you may have. Learn all about what tortoises need to survive, how we care for our tortoise, why we have him and what efforts we can take to protect these important members of our Florida ecosystems.

This program is for all ages. To register or for more information, email coral. bass@mymanatee.org.

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TAI CHI TIME

The monthly Tai Chi class is now on the lawn of the newly-opened Mosaic NEST at Mosaic NEST, 10299 9th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dr. Brian Nell, a fifth degree blackbelt in kung fu and a certified Tai Chi instructor, will lead the group through the gentle movements of Tai Chi. This is a great way to shake off the stressful work week. Improve your balance, loosen your joints, and improve flexibility as you relax and breathe.

This class is perfect for beginners and will include an exploration of several different styles of Tai Chi and Qigong.

This program is sponsored by Cypress Pillar Healing Arts. Suitable for ages 13 and up. There is a $5 participant fee payable by cash only. Call 941-742-5923, ext. 6039 to register.

GLIDE THROUGH THE PRESERVE

The Sunset, Starlight Paddle on Tuesday, Oct 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at is a great way to spend a late summer evening at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, with a kayak guide from WayneAdventures. Enjoy the salt marshes as you take advantage of low tide to watch the sunset from the sandbars of the Manatee River. They will be escorted back by the stars. Bring a camera for great shots of egrets, herons and roseate spoonbills.

This is an easy paddle which can be enjoyed by beginning kayakers. Program suitable for all ages who can meet the county's minimum eligibility requirements. Participants must have their own canoe or kayak and safety gear.

All participants must wear a life jacket.

Children age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the same boat.

Reservations are required. Call 941-7425757, ext. 7.

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OBITUARIES Dave Bristow Dave Bristow, (59), of Bradenton, Fla., died Monday, Sept.

24, 2018. Bristow was spokesman for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. He was born Oct. 27, 1958, in Lincoln, Ill., to parents Julius C. Bristow and Rosemary Logsdon, and he was married to his wife, Lisa Elaine Kipp, for 35 years. Bristow began his college career at Stetson University, where he played basketball, before transferring to the University of Florida, where he graduated with a degree in broadcasting. While at UF, Bristow worked at WRUF in Gainesville on a radio show called Dial-A-Score with Larry Vettel and Chuck Cooperstein.

A family man, his greatest loves were his wife, Lisa, and daughters, Courtney, 24, and Cara, 21. Though, the Florida Gators and St. Louis Cardinals are tied for second place. In addition to his role at the Sheriff’s Office, Bristow was an active member of the community.

He was the voice of the Manatee High School Hurricanes, serving as the radio personality for the high school football team’s play-by-play since 1985 in “the friendly confines of Hawkins stadium.”

When his daughters were growing up, Bristow volunteered as a coach for many of their sports teams, most notably the Manatee Twisters softball

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9/18, Baker Act, 500 block of Villa Rosa Way. A minor female was found after making suicidal threats on social media and was taken to a medical facility.

9/24, information, 216 Pine Ave. The store owner said a woman entered the store and tried to take a dress without paying. She tried again and was stopped before leaving in a silver convertible.

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9/21, warrant arrest, 2500 block of Avenue C. Acting on a tip, the officer investigated and arrested the defendant.

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9/21, trespass warning, 4300 115th St. W., a homeless male living on the property, which is owned by Manatee Fruit Company, was told to leave.

9/21, burglary, 10315 Cortez Rd. W., an adult tricycle was taken.

teams. He was their biggest fan and advocate, both on and off the field.

Bristow is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan Calhoun.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughters, Courtney and Cara, as well as his three brothers, Michael (Karyn), of Englewood, Colo., Richard (Bridget), of Anna Maria, Fla., and James (Sue), of North Palm Beach, Fla., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation for Bristow took place on Friday, Sept. 28, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel. Funeral services took place on Saturday, Sept. 29, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1616 59th St. W, Bradenton. A graveside service followed at Skyway Memorial Gardens with a reception afterword at Bradenton Country Club. Condolences to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com. As Bristow famously said at the end of each radio show, “Til next time. So long everyone.

Norman John Dubiel Norman John Dubiel, D.O. “Dr. Norm,” passed away in Bradenton, Fla., on Aug. 24, 2018, after a prolonged illness.

He had been in Hospice Home Care since April 2018.

He is survived by Mary Louise, his beloved wife of 63 years, and his three children, Dr. William and wife, Kalista in Spokane, Wash., Susan in Palmetto, Fla,, and Michael and wife, Kami in Mercer, Pa. He was tremendously proud of his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much. Brother, Edward and eight nieces and neph-

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9/1, burglary, LaPensee Plumbing, 401 Manatee Ave. Copper scrap metal was missing from the company. The officer search the rapid database for recent transactions and found a match. The purchaser provided identification, two suspects were located and one was arrested. The suspect reportedly said he did it because his girlfriend had been fired from the company earlier.

9/13, suspicious circumstances, CVS Pharmacy, 611 Manatee Ave. A pharmacist called police after receiving a suspicious prescription faxed to her. The doctor named on the prescription said he did not write it.

9/14, larceny, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive. An employee was observed on a security camera stealing. He was fired and given an order to appear in court.

9/15, assist Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 4100 block of Sixth Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office asked for assistance in arresting a male who was wanted on a warrant. They tried his home, but nobody answered. They decided to call it a day, but while packing up to leave, they saw him in his car. One officer

ews are in New York state. Norm was also proud of his Polish heritage. His parents, Therese and Stephan, who immigrated to this country as teenagers, raised five children in New York Mills, a small town in central New York State. He was able to take his 86 year old mother back to her old country in 1972 and visit there again with family in 2016.

His zest for life showed in his patience, compassion, kindness, generosity, faith and love toward his family, friends and co-workers. Education was always a goal for him and his children.

After graduation from high school, at 19 he joined the United States Navy and served aboard ship as a damage controlman for more than three years, during which time he actually sailed around the world – a much told story with pictures and souvenirs.

Formal education began with the GI Bill, enabling him to receive a BS degree in physical education from Cortland State, followed by a March Of Dimes scholarship to receive a certification in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania. After working for several years in a hospital, then as a sports medicine therapist, he once again attended school, this time graduating as an osteopathic physician and surgeon from Kirksville Osteopathic College in northeast Missouri. After an internship in Grand Rapids, Mich., he became a country doc in Grove City/ Slippery Rock, Pa., where he lived and worked for 20-plus years. When it was time for a change, he became an emergency medicine physician, and he and Mary Lou sold the farm and traveled the country in an RV, living and workgave chase, and the suspect stopped and ran. A further search found the suspect, who locked himself in his home. His mother came home and on request of the police, got him to give up.

9/16, trespass warning, D. Coy Duck’s, 5410 Marina Drive. A male was trespassed after he caused a disturbance.

9/17, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, 750 Manatee Avenue. An officer stopped a driver after he ran the fourway stop at Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue.

9/18, trespass warning, found property, D. Coy Duck’s, 5410 Marina Drive. A male causing a disturbance was issued a trespass warning and the officer found another person’s wallet on him.

9/18, trespass warning, Key Royale Club, 700 Key Royale Drive. Police were called to Key Royale where a suspicious truck was parked. It held fishing equipment. They found three suspects walking from the pond at the golf course. They were told to leave and not return.

9/19, possession of cannabis, less than 20 grams, 5300 block of Marina Drive.

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ing in a number of places in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, Colorado and Idaho. They eventually settled in Kellogg, Idaho, where they built a lovely house on the side of a mountain and lived another 20 years until retiring to Florida in 2016. Norm still enjoyed his creative endeavors including building, ironwork and landscaping. He was always a longtime fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a highlight event was volunteering his medical services at Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Norman is buried in the Memorial Garden of the Church of the Annunciation and his celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at this church on Anna Maria Island in the town of Holmes Beach. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Donations of honor may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton, FL or Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Both have websites to consult. Condolences to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Warren Hood Cannon Warren Hood Cannon, age 65, died on Sept 10, 2018. Arrangements were made by Naugle Schnauss Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Jacksonville, Fla. It was Warren’s wish to be placed in an outgoing tide. Warren was returned to the sea near Longboat Pass on Saturday, Sept. 29, followed by a celebration of life at the Swordfish Grill in Cortez, Fla. SEE OBITS, PAGE 51

a pickup truck pulling a trailer with no tag. She said the driver said the trailer belonged to her boyfriend. The officer smelled marijuana and found some in her purse.

9/21 driving with license suspended, second offense, 700 Manatee Ave. The officer stopped the driver making a computer check. The driver was arrested. He found alcohol in open containers and marijuana with paraphernalia.

9/22, warrant arrest, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave. The officer found two people in a truck at the boat ramp parking lot and ran their IDs and found one male had a warrant for his arrest for child support.

9/22, found missing person, 5501 Marina Drive. Police were alerted to a vehicle being driven erratically. They found the vehicle and the driver was listed as a senior who was missing out of Port Saint Lucie and suffering from dementia.9/23, noise violation, 4913 Gulf Drive. The owner was cited for a loud party.

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Hayward Cup champions:

Sato Real Estate eeks out the final win

BY MOINICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The adult co-ed soccer season at The Center finished on schedule despite the seasonal rains, doubling up Thursday night with the last semi-final game and championship game played out within two hours.

Last week’s first semi-final game between underdogs Bins Be Clean and Mar/Kis Insurance was cut 10 minutes short because of lightning that took out the field lights and a torrential down pour that followed.

Set to play out the final minutes, Mar/Kis, representing Uruguay in this season’s tribute to the World Cup, had to bow out due to lack of players.

The player shortage ended the game with Bins Be Clean up 6-4, awarding it the first slot in the big championship game.

Team Russia, sponsored by Ross Built Construction, took the field at 7 p.m. against Team Belgium to determine who played Bins Be Clean.

Sponsored by Sato Real Estate, the undefeated squad easily handled #4 seed Ross Built with the final score of 7-1.

Despite the size and stature advantage Greg Ross’ team had in the game, Ben Sato’s 16 saves just was not enough to stop big brother, Josh Sato’s, skill and confident team from moving on to the final game of the season.

After a short break for Sato’s team Sweden, sponsored by Bins Be Clean, it took the field with Sato Real Estate in the Paul “Ace” Hayward Cup game. Coming into the playoffs in last place with not a single win to its name, Bins Be Clean had everything to prove and nothing to lose.

Having expended valuable energy in their first game, Sato Real Estate played determined to show why it finished the regular season in first place.

Both teams having impressive starters, the match-up made for an exciting 46 minutes of soccer.

Without its starting goalie in the box, Bins Be Clean played without Rico Beissert in scoring position.

Beissert adorned the keeper gloves

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Finishing the season on top and undefeated, Sato Real Estate deservedly wins the Paul “Ace” Hayward Cup Thursday night. Pictured left to right: Team captain Josh Sato, Joe Ball, Cemal Duzgan, Amy Ivan, Scott Bear, Jessica Williams, Scott Probst, and Zack Lieb. for the entire game, logging at least 20 saves, managing shot after shot

by Sato Real Estate.

Bins Be Clean’s shots were limited but effective, setting the pace after five minutes of play with an amazing curving shot by Diego Felipe that went around the goalie to hit the far post and then the inside of the net.

Sato Real Estate’s Jessica Williams nailed a hard shot that went off the post and bounced just outside of the goal.

Team captain Sato soon found the net for himself, along with a nice shot by teammate Zack Lieb. Felipe

and his brother Brayan each added a goal to the scoreboard keeping the game close and the spectators thrilled.

Taking advantage of another scoring opportunity, the assist by Amy Ivin gave Williams her solo goal of the game, bringing the game to a tie 3-3 with only minutes left on the clock.

Feeling overtime in the air, with no time on the scoreboard clock, Ivin hit the game-winning goal for Sato Real Estate.

Beissert tried to make something happen in the final seconds of the game kept on the official’s watch.

Coming out of the goal, Beissert sailed a line drive over the wall of the field. Bins Be Clean’s players hustled, working for the tying goal until the final whistle blew, losing championship to the extremely formidable opponent found in Sato Real Estate 4-3.

Starting the playoffs with not a single Bins Be Clean victory, the sure bet would have been an easy victory for Sato Real Estate. Both teams played a fast paced, skill filled match making the Hayward Cup championship game an exciting way to end another season of soccer on The Center pitch.

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Center scores a hole in one with golf tournament The Center of Anna Maria Island hosted its annual golf tournament Sept. 27 and 28, and teams of four came out to The Links at Greenfield Plantation to support the nonprofit.

This year’s tournament was made possible by title sponsor The Ugly Grouper. Additional event sponsors include 30 hole sponsors – Lancaster Design and Landscape as beer cart sponsor; Progressive Cabinetry as the hole in one sponsor. M Concept and Design Making It Wild, Anna Maria Island resident Tony Soletti and the owners of the golf course hosted the event.

Professional long drive golfers Kevin Shook and Tyler Beasley also were on hand to showcase a long drive demonstration prior to tee time. Though the professional long drive team took home the first-place award, they graciously passed the honor on to the second-place team, Captain Major Fishing Charter, made up of team members Sam Major, Will Osborne, R.C. Martinez and Chad Blacburn. The last-place team was Team Steam Designs with members Melissa Williams, Frank Williams, Jill Pattinson and Reg Pattinson.

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Above, golf carts are lined up waiting for teams of golfers prior to the start of the Center’s golf tournament at The Links at Greenfield Plantation. Right, Waterfront team members Lauren Zoller, Rebecca Rich, Natalia Petrof and Michelle Woodson.

Earnings from the event were not available at press time for The Sun.

OBITUARIES From Page 49

Reverend Donald Ernest Baier The Reverend Donald Ernest Baier, retired, went home to God on Sept. 27, 2018.

He was the son of the late John K. and Marie (Vasco) Baier, of Pittsburgh, Pa. He had four brothers, Frederick J., Denis R., Richard A. and James F., all of whom have gone home to God. There are many nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and friends whom he treasured.

He entered the religious life and the Benedictine Order of Brothers at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., outside of Pittsburgh on July 5, 1959. After five years, he transferred to St. Leo Abbey in Florida outside of Tampa, and he was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 1975. Fr. Baier was

incardinated into the Diocese of St. Petersburg and finally moved to the Diocese of Venice, where he was presently associated.

He celebrated 50 years in the religious life a few years ago.

He was assigned to parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Diocese of Venice. He was assistant pastor at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach at one point. He retired in the year 2000 due to health problems. He held two degrees from St. Leo College in Florida and a master’s degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana. He was active in community organizations, being the last president of the Sarasota Pops Orchestra Auxiliary.

He was also a member of the Ringling Museums. He was chaplain for 25 years for the Great American Circus and the Show Folks Club of the Circus in Sarasota.

He was a lifetime member of the

BPOE, Elks #1511 in Bradenton.

As a life member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a past officer for the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Being from Pittsburgh, he had a great interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates Booster Club in Bradenton and was also a member of the local Moose Lodge.

He was a member of the German American Club on the north side of Pittsburgh and a member of the German American Social Club of Sarasota and Bradenton.

Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at Sts Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, 2850 75th St. W, Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.

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Across 1 Pickup artist?

10 Holy, in Le Havre 15 Like one with greasy palms?

16 Added on 17 Thrill seeker 18 2011 Atlantic hurricane 19 Tied accessories 20 Speak further about 22 Spoken with ease 25 Become unusable, as airplane wings 26 Like La Niña, e.g.: Abbr.

27 Motor-assisted twowheelers 30 Poker pot items, maybe 33 Luxury fashion giant 34 Backside 35 Like a home-cooked meal 41 Mouse target 42 Early number?

43 TV heroine with a weapon called a chakram 44 Checked at the airport 46 Tavern need: Abbr.

49 Sign up, in Sussex 51 Pax __ 53 Getting burned, in a way 57 Basics 58 Had a home-cooked meal 59 Metaphorical selfhelp aid 62 Position to take 63 Jumpy

64 Unwieldy ships 65 Plow, e.g.

Down 1 Catch a few z’s 2 Facilitate 3 Heart part 4 “__ Eyes”: 1969 Guess Who hit 5 Sustained 6 It may start with “I” 7 Roof edge 8 Cut from the same cloth 9 Country singer Pickler 10 __-reeve: early name for a sheriff 11 Stringless strings?

12 Make very afraid 13 Vegas rival 14 Churchill successor 21 Some window units 23 Foam-based brand 24 Way up 28 Enthusiastic response 29 Segway PT inventor Dean 31 George Lucas’ alma Answers to 09-26-18 Crossword Puzzle.

mater: Abbr.

32 Library order 33 Artist’s drawing choice 35 Stir 36 It makes a rally irrelevant 37 There’s no going back on it 38 Normal: Abbr.

39 “Moonstruck” star 40 Second effort 44 Became the champ 45 Excuses 46 Maze runner 47 As a backup 48 Deceased toon?

50 Tears 52 Some game winners 53 Foolhardy 54 Classic accusation 55 Brief court plea 56 Neil Young’s “Heart of __” 60 Longtime Coke product 61 Beatles’ bassist before Paul

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AnnaMariaSales.com PERICO BAY CLUB turnkey furnished updated 2BR/2BA condo minutes from AMI. Screened lanai with water views, new A/C and split floor plan for $249,000. Call Kathleen White Island Real Estate at 941-773-0165.

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BOATER’S DREAM! Updated fully furnished 1BR/1BA condo in Palma Sola Harbour 2 minutes from AMI with private dock and water views for $185,000! Call Kathleen White Island Real Estate at 941-773-0165.

AnnaMariaSales.com" LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 26 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589

RENTALS: ANNUAL 2BR/2BA GROUND LEVEL Villa near Blake Hospital.

Very clean unit in quiet area. November 1st move in. 1st, last & security $1300/mo. Background & application fee required.

1 Bedroom studio apt in a triplex. Water, sewer, trash & electric included. NO PETS ! 1st, last & security $850/mo.

Background & application fee required. Contact Ed DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-737-6320 www. teamduncan.com

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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. WEST BRADENTON HOUSE 2BR/1BA/1CG $1495/mo.

Updated, Large fenced yard. First, Last & Security Deposit. Credit check. Call 941-809-2488 for Appointment.

2BR/2BA GROUND LEVEL in the UTC area. $1500.

1st, last, sec dep. 1BR/1BA GROUND LEVEL in Bradenton Beach. $1200 1st, last, sec dep. No Pets. Call A Paradise Realty. 941-7784800 ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA Large back yard, huge shaded common area.

First, Last & $1000 security deposit. No Dogs $1295/ mo. Call 941-705-7463 ANNUAL RENTAL BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA $1750/mo Available.

October 15. Contact Eric 925-596-0785

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

SEASONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE: Spring, Summer and Fall. CITY OF ANNA MARIA 2BR/2BA Bay Front.

HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA 400’ to Gulf Bay. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria 941-778-0426 kringco@ tampabay.rr.com GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 HOLMES BEACH 1.5 BLOCKS to Beach.

Completely updated 2BR/2BA. Available December 2018 thru April 1, 2019. $4500/mo Nelson & Associates Real Estate. Call 863-6401864

2BR/2BA HIDDEN LAKE. January-April Ground level, Garage, Gated. 10 minuets to Island. $3200/mo. Call 941-778-9468

TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $65. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne.

941-779-5095 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere.

Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured

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