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The Florida stone crab harvest begins Oct. 15, and Cortez commercial fishermen are readying traps to drop them this week in Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay waters around Anna Maria Island. The season is open until May 15. Stone crabs are the only seafood product not killed on harvest – fishermen typically take only one of the crab’s two claws, which must be legal size, then toss the crab back into the water, where it will grow another claw. Here, Cortez native Timmy Thompson sorts lines and attaches them to buoys, marked with identifying numbers.
Trail included in budget The multi-use bike and pedestrian trail along Gulf Drive will be constructed next summer. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The City Commission has adjusted its 2017-18 fiscal year budget to include $71,000 for a multi-use bike and pedestrian trail. Based on the existing 2.05 millage rate, the $5.7 million in budgeted ex-
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penses also provides $110,000 for two additional Sheriff’s Office deputies for the second half of the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. And at the request of Commissioner Dale Woodland, the commission agreed to double its annual $100,000 lump sum payment against the principle owed on the $2.84 million loan taken out in 2011 to purchase the six lots property now known as City Pier Park. see TRAIL, page 53
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Land purchase concerns city commissioners BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN.COM
HOLMES BEACH - A potential land purchase by the city is moving forward faster than commissioners are comfortable with. During the Sept. 26 meeting, Holmes Beach commissioners voted to approve a $5,000 expenditure for two land appraisals. They also voted to give Mayor Bob Johnson authority to enter into an agreement for bond services on the city’s behalf. The
reason for both votes is to allow the city to move forward in considering purchasing land from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The move is something that commissioners aren’t quite comfortable with. Commissioner Judy Titsworth said she “doesn’t feel the city should be in the land acquisition business.” If a surplus of funds exists, she suggests using them to deal with other issues facing the city. see LAND, page 54
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Boat canopies scheduled for vote The future of the HBPD and WMFR boat canopies located at the 63rd Street public boat ramp will be decided at the Oct. 10 commission meeting. By Kristin Swain Sun Staff Writer | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - The showdown between city leaders and residents of Westbay Point and Moorings over boat canopies is finally coming to an end. During a Sept. 28 workshop, commissioners committed to placing the item on the Oct. 10 agenda for a vote. The decision comes after months of conversation between commissioners and residents of the neighboring condominium complex. Residents argue the canopies block views and reduce property values. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer argues the boat canopies protect valuable rescue boats. The canopies were installed in late 2016 over private boat lifts for the HBPD and West Manatee Fire Rescue. Though commissioners gave approval, the canopies remain a sore spot with residents. "I'm totally in opposition," Westbay
resident Penny Gray said of the canopies. "Those need to come down." Gray is only one of a dozen residents attending the Sept. 28 meeting hoping for answers. Commissioner Judy Titsworth asked residents to submit questions in writing for the Oct. 10 meeting. In addition to commissioners, surveyor Leo Mills Jr. is expected to answer resident questions. Mills completed the riparian rights survey proving the canopies are legally placed. "We're trying to be patient," resident Robyn Kinkopf said. "I feel we deserve to have our questions answered." Property manager Robert Glynn feels commissioners are interpreting the city ordinance governing the placement of boat canopies incorrectly. He argues that placing the canopies on a waterway with residential neighbors violates the ordinance. Titsworth says it's up to commissioners how to interpret the ordinance. "It's a big decision for all of us," she said. "We already spent taxpayer money to put it up, and it will take taxpayer money to remove." Commissioner Marvin Grossman was ready to make a decision that night. Legally though, no action can be taken by commissioners during a work session.
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HBPD Chief Bill Tokajer may soon need a different way of shading the department's rescue boat if commissioners vote to remove the boat lift canopy. "This is ridiculous," he said. "The canopies seriously block some condos. We went along with this because we were told it wouldn't block anything." Grossman suggested exploring other options such as boat covers instead of the boat canopies. "Even though we've spent some money, it was a mistake," he said. Though present, Tokajer remained
mute on the issue. The Oct. 10 vote determines if the canopies come down at the 63rd Street boat ramp. Options under consideration by commissioners include relocation of the lifts and canopies or an alternative type of protective covering at the current lift location.
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Come out to Holmes Beach City Hall Oct. 17 and meet the candidates running for city commission. The Sun is hosting a commission candidate forum beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. During the forum, candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and answer some of your questions. There are four positions on the dias up for grabs in the November election — three two-year commission seats and one one-year commission seat. Among the candidates are incumbents Pat Morton, Carol Soustek and Marvin Grossman, along with challengers Jim Kihm and Rick Hurst.
. . . and one in Anna Maria on Oct. 11 The Sun will host a candidates’ forum featuring the four Anna Maria City Commission candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The forum will begin at 6 p.m., preceded by an informal opportunity to meet the candidates before the event starts. It is open to the public and will take place at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Commission candidates Carol Carter, Doug Copeland, Laurie Jo Higgins and Dale Woodland will spend approximately 90 minutes discussing their positions on various city issues. Sun readers can submit questions in advance by e-mailing jhendricks@amisun.
Hurricane makeup days set The Manatee County School Board has approved a new schedule to make up for school days lost because of Hurricane Irma. It calls for 10 minutes to be added to the end of the school day for all students, starting Monday, Oct. 2, through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Wednesday, Oct 4, and Wednesday, Dec. 6,will no longer be professional learning early release days. Students will attend school for a full day on both days. Thanksgiving break will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, students will attend school for a full day.
Register for possible disaster assistance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irma to register with them to see if they qualify for federal disaster assistance. Money may be available for temporary shelter, home repairs and other disaster-related expenses. To register, call 1-800-621-3362 or go online to www.disasterassistance.gov.
Correction Saint John is an island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A story in the Sept. 27 edition of The Sun listed a wrong location.
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Michele Costanzo is in her third year of teaching at Anna Maria Elementary School. BY TOM VAUGHT SUM STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Fifth-grade teacher Michele Costanzo is crossing her fingers that she might represent more than Anna Maria Elementary School in district and state competition for 2017-18 Manatee County Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year. She recently found out she had been named AME Teacher of the Year. In addition to teachers, nonteaching employees can be nominated for Support Employee of the Year. Nominees could be chosen by anybody: parents fellow teachers, staff or members of the community. Principal Jackie Featherston said she did not know who nominate Costanzo. The winner of the honor on the district level will advance to the state finals. Originally from Connecticut, Costanzo has been teaching for 13 years. She has taught at elementary school levels during her career. “I’ve taught first grade, fourth
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AME fifth-grade teacher Michele Costanzo has been nominated for Teacher of the Year honors. grade and fifth grades and I love the upper grades,” she said. “It’s easier to establish a rapport with the kids. She previously taught in Oneco and Myakka, and she’s delighted she came to the little school by the bay. “There are some awesome kids here, beautiful kids,” she said.
“The parents are great as well, offering hell and support.” She said she’s honored that somebody thought she deserved the award. “You work hard and do what you have to,” she said. “Somebody thought enough of what I do to nominate me, and I am grateful.”
Formula business ordinance goes to a vote If the ordinance passes commission vote, Holmes Beach may once again be open to formula businesses. By Kristin Swain Sun Staff Writer | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH — It’s been more than a year in the making, but Holmes Beach commissioners are finally nailing down the terms of their formula business ordinance. The proposed ordinance, if it passes commission vote, bans formula businesses in certain districts, allowing them in others. In the down-
town corridor, near the intersection of Marina and Gulf drives, formula businesses would be allowed by special exception. The business would not be permitted to provide competition for another business in the district and provide a unique service commissioners find beneficial to the community. In the area between the east side of East Bay Drive and Avenue C, the same rules would apply. Formula businesses would be banned from opening on the south side of Manatee Avenue and on Gulf Drive south of the Manatee Public Beach. On the west side of East Bay Drive where modern shopping centers are
present, formula businesses would be a permitted use. Businesses would be confined to two storefronts in size and a maximum of 30 percent of all businesses in the city. Currently, according to City Planner Bill Brisson, there are five businesses qualifying as formula or chain businesses in the city. At 30 percent, there could be eight formula businesses citywide. “You want to allow some growth,” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said. The proposed ordinance will come before commissioners for a vote at a future meeting.
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AMI site plan amendment revisions scrapped After careful review, commissioners agreed that minor changes to the approved site plan amendment for the AMI Plaza do not require a new ordinance or public hearing. By Kristin Swain Sun Staff Writer | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH — A few minor changes to the approved AMI Plaza site plan amendment had commissioners worried they would need a new ordinance and approvals. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said the original adopted ordinance gives enough direction to make the small changes without having to restart the approval process. As part of the review, commissioners decided not to provide relief to property owner Mike Hynds for a landscaping requirement at the plaza’s off-site parking. Another area where Hynds won’t find relief is the parking requirements for the four residential rental units
planned for the second floor of the plaza and the tenants on the bottom floor, including the now vacant anchor restaurant. In order to have the correct amount of parking spaces, both on and off-site, the number of seats inside the former Lobstah’s restaurant have to be reduced from 138 to 134. Two additional parking spaces from another tenant in the building also are needed after 5 p.m. to meet the requirements for the complex. Commissioners agreed they’d like to see a written agreement for the parking between Hynds and which of his tenants would be closing at or before 5 p.m. to provide the spaces. Petruff also recommended Building Official Jim McGuinness write Hynds a letter informing him of the potential loss of nonconforming use for the vacant restaurant. Currently, the restaurant has a grandfathered nonconforming use, allowing for five seats per parking space instead of the newer three seats per parking space allowance for dining establishments. If the restaurant remains closed for 180 days, it voids the grandfathered
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If the Lobstah’s restaurant stays closed for six months, it could cause parking and seating issues for the next tenant. allowance, holding the establishment to the current standard when it reopens. Change of use of the space also would void the grandfathered provision. Lobstah’s closed in late June, giving
Hynds until the end of December to find a new tenant and reopen without losing the nonconforming use status. Hynds was absent from the Sept. 28 meeting.
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EDITORIAL Reclaim your joy
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ass shootings, hurricanes, national anthem protests, divisive national politics, media and social media oversaturation, further attacks on home rule rights by the state legislature, noisy neighbors, traffic jams, local political discord and more … It’s enough to steal – or at least borrow without interest – one’s inner and outer joy. But at times like this, we must also remember all that’s right here on Anna Maria Island. We cannot fully escape the horrors, challenges and minor inconveniences of modern day life, but we can take a reprieve and soak in the best escapes this Island life still offers. Spend some quiet time at one of the beautiful beaches that stretch from end to end. Take a seat in the sand, dip a toe in the surf, ponder nature’s beauty and humankind's limited importance in the grand scheme of things. Hop on the free trolley and ride from tip to tip taking in sights not fully appreciated when stuck behind the wheel of a car. And hop off from time to time to enjoy a snack, an ice cream cone, a soft drink, a smoothie or a glass of wine. Go shopping and marvel at the multitude of retail offerings. Go boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, scuba diving, paddle boarding or parasailing, if that’s your thing. Go walking, bicycling or take a long leisurely stroll with your dog or visit the dog park if that’s more your speed. Call a friend, family member or neighbor you haven’t spent enough time with lately and get a good dose of quality time. Find a quiet place and catch up on the lost art of conversation while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. Go to a restaurant and feed your body, soul and spirit with a favorite dish. Find a noisy place and get lost in live music, laughter and libations for a little while. Take in a play by the Island Players, admire the art on display in the local galleries or sit and read a book in some serene and scenic spot. Do whatever it takes to rekindle that sense of Island magic, and forget for awhile things more troubling and tragic.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pier fix should be quicker
I have read that the Anna Maria City pier has been deemed by Mayor Dan Murphy as, “totally destroyed.” This weighs heavily on all of us who work there and all of our friends, literally from around the world. I have been going to the pier nearly daily for the last 17 years to watch the sunrise with many friends that I have grown to know and love. I have worked there now for seven years. The story, as it goes, as to why Dave and Rocki hired me is because they knew that I was going to show up anyway for the sunrise, I couldn’t be late, so lets give the kid a shot. All these years later I am still here. If you ask anyone that knows me from the pier, they would be quick to tell you that I have been known to pontificate on things that I feel passionate about. The pier is one of those things that I, we, hold very close in our hearts. But I will be brief. I guess what I am trying to say is that the pier is magical for a lot of us. There is no substitute. I cannot tell you the countless times I have heard people say to me as they
walked up to have a pint or a meal, “This is like Heaven.” Some of you may not understand. I was told by someone not too long ago that “Hope is the last thing to die.” We the staff, and our friends from all across the country and all across the world, put our hope in you, Mr. Murphy, and the powers that be. I have seen houses built in two months. I would urge you to move as expeditiously as possible not only for the 40 plus employees that have been displaced, but for all of us. I also believe that with the pier being closed it will have a systemic effect on all of the businesses on Pine Avenue. Hope is the last thing to die. I stare out from the beach at our beloved, battered structure that I know can be resurrected much faster than we have been led to believe, and all I can do is hope. Brian Blaine City pier bait shop
So long to a friend My friend and neighbor, Anthony Manali Sr., passed away on September 24. On his property are five very old, large and fruitful mango trees
Take The Sun Survey on Page 7. that he loved. As of that day, oddly, those trees have been dropping all of their leaves. The master gardeners at the University of Florida cannot explain this unusual event. I believe I know the answer. Like all of his family and friends who are weeping at the loss of this fine man, his mango trees are crying too. Each falling leaf, a tear for Tony. Rest in peace, dear friend. Gene Ciliberti Anna Maria
Road crews were wonderful We want to call out and recognize the fast and efficient work that our public works crew provided after Irma. Dean Jones, and his crew, Peter, John, Chip, Cam, Steve and John, were instrumental in getting our roads cleared, which allowed Florida Power & Light to get power to us quickly. Kudos to Mayor (Dan) Murphy and Dean Jones for their leadership and efforts during this natural disaster. Amy and Alan Tripp Anna Maria
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10/10: Planning and Zoning Board meeting, 4 p.m. 10/12: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. For information, call 7086130.
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10/4: CRA Committee meeting, 9:30 a.m. 10/4: Pier Team meeting, 11 a.m. 10/5: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. 10/9: Bid opening, 2 p.m. 10/10: City Commission workshop, 1 p.m. 10/12: Department Head meeting, 1 p.m. For information, call 7781005.
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10/4: Parks and Beautification Committee, 10 a.m. 10/4: Planning Commission, 6 p.m. 10/5: Final budget hearing, 5:15 p.m. 10/9: Ad-hoc Committee, form of government, 10 a.m. 10/10: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. 10/12: City Commission work session, 6 p.m. For information, call 7085800.
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10/9: Island Transportation Planning Organization, Anna Maria City Hall, 2 p.m. 10/18: Barrier Island Elected Officials, Anna Maria City Hall, 2 p.m. 10/19: West Manatee Fire Rescue Commission, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.
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THIS WEEK’S SURVEY What effect will the Anna Maria City Pier's closing have on nearby businesses?
• Not much. Tourists will still visit during season. •Quite a bit. Local stores depend on the Pier to draw customers. • It will impact both businesses and their employees, many of whom will face loss of hours and perhaps jobs.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:45 p.m. Classical Moments in Art History, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $20. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com.
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Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 9 a.m. Painting with a fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 9:30 a.m., $35. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool.org. Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 a.m., $10 per class.
Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Knit and Crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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Perico plant pull, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Reserve to 941-7425757, ext. 2, or coral.bass@ mymanatee.org. Forty carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Intermediate bridge session, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7.
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The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10 a.m., Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna $10. Reserve to maryanMaria, noon. nbrady@theparadisecenter. Women’s writing workorg or 941-383-6493. shop, Anna Maria Island Mahjong for beginners, Art League, 5312 Holmes The Paradise Center, 6200 Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1:30 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd p.m., $40 for three classes. Floor, Longboat Key, 12:30 Reserve to 941-778-2099 or to 2:30 p.m., $10, snacks are artleagueami@gmail.com. provided. Computer Class, Windows Tuesday 10, Island Branch Library, October 10 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Preschool story time, Let’s Beach, 2 p.m. Go Camping, Island Branch Classical Moments in Art HisLibrary, 5701 Marina Drive, tory, Anna Maria Island Art Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Storytelling, The Folk Holmes Beach, 6:30 to 8:30 School at Florida Maritime p.m., $20. Reserve to 941778-2099 or artleagueami@ Museum, 4415 119th St., gmail.com. Cortez, 10 a.m. to noon, $20. Reserve to 941-7086120 or www.floridafolk- Wednesday October 11 school.org. What’s New With Medicare Roser-Robics chair-based seminar, The Paradise exercise class, Roser Church, Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat 9:30 a.m. Key, 10 a.m., $10, snacks Canning 101, The Folk School provided. Reserve to mary- at Florida Maritime Museum, annbrady@theparadisecen- 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m. ter.org or 941-383-6493. to noon, $30. Reserve to 941Yoga with Cheryl Kaiser, 708-6120 or www.floridafolk-
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ing, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-5923 ext. 2 or coral.bass@mymanatee.org. Pottery Making parts 1 and 2, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m. to noon, $75. Reserve to 941708-6120 or www.floridafolkschool.org. Hispanic heritage family craft, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
Sunday October 8
Hurricane Relief Benefit and Thank You to First Responders Concert, The Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 to 8 p.m., $10.
Monday October 9
Social bridge games, Roser
school.org. Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Women’s writing workshop, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1:30 p.m., $40 for three classes. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com. Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m.
Thursday October 12
Veterans service information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 to 11 a.m. Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100. Zumba and mat pilates for seniors, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org or 941383-6493. Chasing Light artists’ recep-
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Beginner salt scrub, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 10 a.m., $35. Reserve to 941-708-6120 or www. floridafolkschool.org. Intermediate bridge session, The Paradise Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10, includes coffee and cookies. Reserve to maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org or 941-383-6493. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. Women’s writing workshop, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1:30 p.m., $40 for three classes. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, Island Branch
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Saturday October 14
20th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St., Cortez, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Origami, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Gyotaku, Japanese fish prints, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Women’s Wellness Series, “This Puzzle Called Life” with Casey Hoffman and Laurel Rund, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 1:30 p.m., $30. Reserve to 941-778-2099 or artleagueami@gmail.com.
Tuesday October 17
Boomer Boot Camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100.
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Irma benefit set for Ugly Grouper AMI Radio is teaming up with the Ugly Grouper and several local musicians to host a Hurricane Irma benefit fundraiser that will double as a thank you to first responders who helped get the Island up and running again. The kid-friendly event will take place Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1-8 p.m. The musical lineup is expected to include Lorraine Baker, Tony O’Dell, Loren Davidson, Thor, Beach Bum Pirate, Bill Vinhage, Koko & Karma, Albert Bashor, Mikey Silbaugh, The Fungies, Tony Lapera, Luke Andrews, June Eysel & John Volpicella and Teri Duncan. Tickets are $10, and a 50/50 raffle also will be held. Event proceeds will assist the American Red Cross and the Blessing Bags Project, a local organization that helps homeless adults and children. Serving food, beer, wine, liquor and more, the Ugly Grouper is located at 5704 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, across the street from city hall. Streaming live, AMI Radio features independent artists, original music and a variety of weekly entertainment shows. For more information on the benefit, call Casey Hoffman at 941-524-5207, e-mail Casey@AnnaMariaIslandRadio.com or visit AMI Radio on Facebook.
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Clydesdales to visit Anna Maria Island The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Anna Maria Island. Bradenton Beach has accepted an offer from Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for the Clydesdales to visit on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Making what is believed to be their first-ever appearance on the
Island, the Budweiser mascots will walk from Cortez Beach (just south of Bridge Street), down Bridge Street and to the roundabout near the Historic Bridge Street Pier. “Our distributorship is winning another award this year so they’re giving us the Clydesdales for three days. We’re having them at our
party and then on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch, the Island and downtown Sarasota,” said Erik Marker, on-premise team leader for Gold Coast Eagle’s Manatee County operations. Marker and on-premise service director Brad McIlwaine selected the Clydesdales’ local tour stops.
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in brief FEMA returns this week Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will return to Anna Maria Island on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Island Branch library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Residents are advised to bring: • One social security number per household • The address of the damaged home or apartment; • Description of the damage; • Information about insurance coverage; • Phone number; • Mailing address; • Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds. The FEMA staffers will assist residents seeking aid for damage from Hurricane Irma. They earlier visited the library on Sept. 23.
Help for damaged roofs available Members of the Army Corps of Engineers are now available to help with Operation Blue Roof for homeowners whose roofs
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were damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Irma. They will be at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Operation Blue Roof provides no-cost temporary repairs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors will install the temporary roof covering at no cost to the homeowner. Only primary residences with standard shingled roofs are eligible for the program. Metal roofs and mobile homes will be repaired as practical on a case by case basis. Roofs with more than 50 percent structural damage are not eligible. To receive assistance, a homeowner must sign a Right of Entry form to allow Corps staff and contractors to access your private property and assess roof damage. Residents who attend one of the assistance dates to meet with FEMA representatives should bring the following: • One social security number per household; • The address of the damaged home or apartment; • A description of the damage; • Information about insurance coverage; • A telephone number • A mailing address; • Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds. For more information on the program, call (888) ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).
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Pier planks and funding partnerships Last week, the Anna Maria City Commission discussed the preservation of the engraved pier planks and how to pay for a new pier. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Efforts will be made to preserve the engraved planks on the Anna Maria City Pier that feature dedications and remembrances of friends, family members and loved ones. Due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Irma, the pier will remain closed until a replacement pier is built. “The new city engineers assigned to the pier project have been given the task of developing a recommendation as to the ultimate disposition of the planks. Our intention is to save all or as many as possible. At this point, it’s safe to say the planks will not be scrapped because they have a great deal of sentimental value to both the donors and the city,” Mayor Dan Murphy said late last week. Murphy also discussed the planks at the Sept. 28 City Commission meeting. “The intent is to save those planks even though it wasn’t the city’s decision to put those planks there,” he said, noting that it was a third party that received the money to install the engraved planks. “It’s a little bit sticky, and somebody should have thought about this before they did it,” he said of the logistics involved with reusing the planks or returning them to those who paid to have them engraved and installed. Murphy said the potential costs and the amount of effort put forth would
be determined as the project moves forward. “We’ll do our very best, I promise,” he told the commission.
Pier reconstruction
The commission authorized Murphy to execute an open-ended contract with Ayres Associates. The Tampa-based engineering firm will serve as contracted city engineers and will design, permit and manage the reconstruction of a new pier. “If you authorize me to sign this contract today, work begins tomorrow,” Murphy said. One of the first tasks will be to determine how much funding can be sought from FEMA for the hurricane damage, and how much falls to the city for the pre-storm condition of the pier and pier structures. “What was storm related and what’s not,” Murphy said. “This will be a major rebuild of the pier, not just fixing the storm damage. This is what we were going to do previously,” Commission chair Doug Copeland said of the pier replacement plans that date back to 2016. In response to a question from Commissioner Carol Carter, Murphy said the pier would be rebuilt according to current codes. “When we get to the construction end of this, we’re going to be using local contractors; that’s my stipulation to Ayres,” Murphy said. “This pier’s been here over 100 years, and I think our intent should be that it’s going to be here for another 100,” he said. “This is a legacy that this commission can leave to the city of Anna Maria. The pier’s an heirloom. The intent is to
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The city will try to reuse or return the engraved planks that grace the city pier that must now be replaced. The pier is projected to stay closed for at least a year.
fix it and fix it right,” he added.
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Murphy told the commission he met with County Administrator Ed Hunzeker and Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione earlier that day to discuss their 2016 offer to provide up to $1 million in matching funds for the pier rehabilitation. “In the past, it was 50-50 split. They understand that I want more than a match, so there’s a TDC (Tourist Development Council) meeting on Dec. 4, and we will present our case. I told them we’re starting tomorrow; we’re not going to hold everything up until
December. They understood that and said they’ll pick up our expenses starting Oct. 1,” Murphy said. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s office has also offered support. “He has some sort of vested memories of the pier; he’s been here and he’s visited it. His offer is to help us with federal permitting as well as possible historical grants,” Murphy said. The mayor said Rubio’s office would help the city get federal loans in a worst-case funding scenario. Murphy also plans to contact Gov. Rick Scott’s office and State Sen. Bill Galvano about additional funding sources.
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Center finances miss the mark again In the second month of the fiscal year, the center’s finances fell further than expected and slid off budget. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN.COM
ANNA MARIA — The Center of Anna Maria Island is having a rocky start to what could be a financially defining fiscal year. During the Sept. 27 board meeting, Treasurer Jim Froeschle was absent, leaving Executive Director Kristen Lessig to explain the nonprofit’s finances to the board and public. According to the financial reports provided by Lessig, July and August financial results have left the center $102,631 in the hole. With a budgeted loss of $46,320, the actual financials put the organization $54,311 further in the red than anticipated for the two months. In July, the center’s revenue projections fell $14,810 short of expectations, coming in at $67,330. After expenses, the month ended with a $24,315 loss, $8,148 more than expected. The trend continued in August
with total revenue coming in $27,417 over budget at $37,648 and expenses exceeding budget by $17,227, the center ended the month $46,607 in the red. The budget anticipated a $32,153 loss for August. “We have ebbs and flows,” Board Chair David Zaccagnino said of the financial results. “We’re slow. Revenue will come up during season. Year over year, the revenue is up.” Lessig said she anticipated the results during the winter season would make up for losses early in the fiscal year when programming and membership revenue are historically low. When creating this year’s budget, no seasonality was taken into account. Outside forces also negatively impacted the center’s budget, including revenue loss from closures caused by Hurricane Irma, rescheduling a planned comedy night and lack of a large dispersal payment from the endowment fund. The unrestricted segment of the endowment fund was depleted over the summer to catch the center up financially and provide an operating reserve for the nonprofit. Other issues include the cancelation of the annual bowling tournament and
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Finances for July and August have left The Center more than $100,000 in the hole. Food and Wine on Pine. One-time expenses, including $9,000 for accounting services to assemble the budget and maintenance carryovers from the previous fiscal year added to the increased loss.
“I still feel confident we’ll make it up as we enter season,” Lessig said. Consolidated copies of the center’s financial reports are available for review online at www.centerami. org.
State of the City address Thursday Mayor Bill Shearon will present his annual State of the City address during the Bradenton Beach City Commission’s Thursday, Oct. 5, meeting. The commission also will discuss a commission request to direct the reconfigured Planning and Zoning Board to assist in reestablishing a mixed-use Bridge
Street commercial overlay zone district that would among other things address open-air dining and parking exceptions. The previous overlay districts were removed when the land development code was revised in 2016. Based in part on the advice from the city clerk, Shearon decided not to
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Get on the water with Bradenton Beach Marina BY LOUISE BOLGER
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If you’re interested in wildlife in the water and bird life on the land, there is no better place than the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island. Dolphins, sea birds, manatees and even the occasional turtle can all be found in these warm waters. And if you want to view them up close and personal head on over to Bradenton Beach Marina and hop on one of their boat tours. Bradenton Beach Marina is just over the Cortez Bridge in Bradenton Beach and has been for 35 years. Allan Bazzy moved his family from Detroit in 1978 and after several years as a developer on Anna Maria Island he decided to purchase the long-standing marina in Bradenton Beach. Although Allan Bazzy is still very active at the marina, his son Michael Bazzy is currently the face of the business. To say that the marina has changed and evolved during those 35 years would be a substantial understatement. The Bazzys have added to their traditional marina services a one stop location for visitors to our beautiful area, starting with their dolphin tours and sunset cruises aboard their 40-foot, 49-passenger tour boat. The dolphin tours are daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and sunset cruise departures are dependent on the time of year. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for kids and $20 for seniors. Refreshments are available including a full bar with beer, wine and liquors to purchase. The 90-minute tour is narrated by Susan Uderman, who is the marina’s sales manager. Uderman has in depth knowledge of Anna Maria Sound, Palma Sola and Sarasota Bay obtained after working with Mote Marina and Seaworld. She is chock full of information on all the unique wildlife that live in and around our waters as well as interesting historical facts of Anna
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commerce on the water. They can arrange for visitors to rent boats, jet skis and kayaks from Bradenton Beach Marina, as well as arranging for fishing, charter captains, parasailing and dive boats through their network of cooperating vendors on the Island. You can
even rent their 42-foot floating cottage as a vacation rental. Basically, they offer an umbrella of tourist services and one stop shopping. In addition, the marina has dry storage for 100 boats and 40 wet slips for both liveaboards and transients and both gasoline and diesel fuel. It is a Mercury outboard engine dealer and offerw full maintenance and repairs on both outboard and diesel engines, a boat hoist, as well as a full menu of services for boat owners. Helping the Bazzys run the marina is General Manager John DeLeon, who has been with them for over 20 years. Michael Bazzy says they are a “small but diverse” business with an eye to always improving and expanding. In fact, they are getting ready to expand and diversify again within the next few months with the addition of a dinner paddle boat. Watch for the announcement. What’s the best thing to do on Anna Maria Island? Get on the water, and Bradenton Beach Marina can make it happen. It’s your go to place for boat tours, water activities and boating services. Stop by and get to know them.
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Keep Manatee Beautiful announces winners BRADENTON — Keep Manatee Beautiful is once again recognizing outstanding volunteers and organizations committed to keeping Manatee County looking good. During the awards ceremony, held Sept. 26 at the IMG Academy Golf Club, more than 40 individuals and organizations were recognized for their contributions. Outstanding volunteer awards went to the Meehan family and friends for the Adopt-A-Highway program, the Sarasota-Manatee Bicycle Club for the Adopt-A-Road program, Bradenton Riverwalkers for the Adopt-A-Shore program and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit for storm drain marking. Leave Your Mark green school honors were awarded to Anna Maria Elementary School, Bayshore High School, Braden River Middle School, Daughtrey Preparatory School of Arts and Sciences, Kinnan Elementary School, Lee Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, Manatee High School, Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Palmetto High School, Rowlett Elementary School and Southeast High
School. Top honors in the category went to Oneco Elementary School, Haile Middle School, Bayshore High School and State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota. Recycling awards went to Manatee County Government, Keeton’s Office and Art Supply, Waste Pro SRQ Material Recovery Facility, Toad Hall Children’s Center and Elizabeth Paskvan. This year’s landscaping image awards recognized Memorial Garden at Holmes Beach City Hall, Bradenton Cardiology Center, City of Palmetto Riverside Multimodal Project, Ungarelli Preserve, Valencia, Wild Oak Bay and Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. Public service awards went to the city of Holmes Beach for its holiday cleanups, the Bradenton Police Department for environmental law compliance. Woodruff and Sons, SMR Aggregates, Inc., Lowe’s Local Heroes at Cortez Store, Florida Power and Light Company and Jones Potato Farm all were recognized with business and industry public service awards. Community organization partnership recognition went to Our Earth Matters,
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youth volunteers from the youth group of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and the personal service contributions of Linda Watkins. For more information on Keep Manatee Beautiful, visit www.manateebeautiful.com.
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Businesses team up for hurricane relief The island of St. John is one of many areas still recovering from the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Irma. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amsun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar and the Drift In are collecting supplies to send to the island of St. John as part of the Hurricane Irma relief efforts they’ve dubbed Operation St. John. Shannon Dunnan from the Bridge Tender Inn and Chase Purtill from the Drift In are heading up the collection efforts. Purtill experienced Irma’s Category 5 destruction firsthand when vacationing in St. John. And Bridge Tender Inn owner Fred Bartizal owns a home on the island that is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands. A 20-foot trailer is now positioned near the south end of the Bridge Tender Inn in Bradenton Beach. The goal is to fill the trailer with donated supplies as quickly as possible in hopes of sending the contents on their way to
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The Drift In’s Chase Purtill and the Bridge Tender Inn’s Shannon Dunnan have organized a supply drive for the hurricane impacted residents of St. John. St. John by Tuesday, Oct. 10, or sooner. Donations can be brought to either business on Bridge Street . Last week, Dunnan and Purtill complied lists of the items they hope will be donated.
The lists include some big-ticket items like generators and small refrigerators. By Sunday, the Bridge Tender Inn and Yolo Adventures had already come up with seven generators, some tarps and some other supplies.
The wish lists include tools, contractors bags, nails and screws, work gloves, gas cans, tarps and rope, water, canned food, dry food, pet food, toiletries and personal hygiene products, baby wipes and diapers, bug repellent, hand sanitizer, dish soap, bar soap, tarps and ropes, flashlights, batteries, can openers, paper towels and toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, trash bags, resealable plastic bags and plastic containers, first aid kids, Fix-a-Flat, charcoal, grills, propone, cooking tools, Sterno, water purification tablets and anything else donors think will assist St. John residents in their recovery efforts. Donors are asked to place as much of their donated items in plastic bins as possible because this simplifies the organization, storage and distribution processes. The Bridge Tender Inn has created a GoFundMe page that can be used to make monetary donations. The GoFundMe page can be accessed through the Bridge Tender Inn Facebook page. For more information, call 941-7784849 or stop by the Bridge Tender Inn or the Drift In.
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After Irma: Clean up, clean up, clean up BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The hurricane debris removal efforts in Bradenton Beach kicked into high gear Friday morning when crews from AshBritt Environmental and Atkins Debris Monitoring began moving through the city picking up roadside debris. Ashbritt employees removed the debris, and Atkins’ Debris Manager Mike Heeley monitored the activities. The city contracted the services of both firms earlier in the year, long before they were needed. “We already have one load into the debris site at G.T. Bray Park,” Bradenton Beach Public Works Director Tom Woodard said while watching the debris removal taking place Friday morning at 26th Street North and Avenue A. “We’re glad they’re here. They’ll probably be here for two or three days and they’re happy with how everything has been placed in the right of ways,” Woodard said, noting the work would likely conclude Sunday. Vice Mayor John Chappie also checked in on the debris removal efforts. “It’s a team effort here what Lt. (John) Cosby and Tom have done to get us prepared. I appreciate all the hard work they’ve done for the people of our community. To have these crews here this quick is amazing,” Chappie said, noting delays incurred elsewhere in Manatee County. At Coquina Gulfside Park, county employees conducted a controlled burn of debris they removed from the beach areas and boat ramps.
AshBritt Environmental, left, served as the city’s contracted debris removal firm. Manatee County staff did a controlled burn, below left, of hurricane debris Friday at Coquina Gulfside Park in Bradenton Beach. Public Works Director Tom Woodard, debris monitor Mike Heeley and Vice Mayor John Chappie, below, discuss the work taking place Friday morning on 26th Street North. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN
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Uncle George's Acadian eggs BY SEAN MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE SUN
In the spring of my fifth year, Uncle George created the farm to drive his neighbors crazy. He covered the front lawn with tons of horse poop and planted beans and berries. Weekends and summers, I lived with George and helped with the farm. On Sundays, we had to go to church. Church with George was awesome. I spent a half-hour getting ready. Ten minutes donning the required church uniform for a Nova Scotian little guy – white shirt, Nova Scotia tartan short pants and matching bow tie and knee socks. Very cute. I spent another 20 minutes combing a half tube of Uncle George's Brylcreem into my hair until it laid flat and shiny as an ice rink. The church ladies would go on about how cute I looked and pat my head and get Brylcreem all over their fingers.
George dressed to aggravate Father Murphy, the pastor of the tiny church for our little cove. George wore his favorite 7up sweatshirt and 7up ball cap, green dungarees, and the knee-high black rubber boots that he wore all week when we were climbing around in the horse poop. The rubber boots stunk like hell and galumped when he walked. The galumping was important because it aggravated the bejeezuz out of old Father Murphy. We always got to church late. George would drive around for a bit until he was certain that they had the doors closed and then he would pull up and park right out front to assure a quick getaway. When Uncle George blew open the front doors everyone knew he had arrived. Our procession from the front door to our pew brought to mind a battered old fishing schooner chugging into a crowded cove. George galumped down the center aisle to the front row with me bobbing in his wake like a freshly painted dinghy, then he would put his helm
hard over and drop a hook in the middle of the front row. George would stand for a bit staring down Father Murphy, who now had smoke coming out of his ears like he was a new sacrament, then George would plop into his seat, cross his legs, and snap open his newspaper. That snap said it all. George read his paper all through mass – ignoring the standings, sittings, and kneelings – until it came time to take the collection. The senior male of our family had been taking collection in that little church for generations. There were not going to be any changes on Uncle George’s watch. George would fold up his paper and galump up and down the aisles with the basket until the collection was taken and then we hauled anchor and were out the door. When we got back to his boathouse on the cove George would cook up what he called Acadian eggs. George could not endure recipes. All that measuring was for lesser mortals. His culinary style was what he called “bottom-of-the-fridge-cookin."
Cook whatever is in the bottom of the fridge. George’s Acadian eggs went something like this: Search the bottom of the fridge and gather abandoned onions, peppers, carrots, shallots, tomatoes, spinach, garlic and celery and bits of left over cheeses. Dice the vegies about the size of the end of your finger. Sweat them in a pan with a little butter or olive oil until they are just soft. Season with salt and pepper, fresh thyme and a fistful of fresh basil. Add a little chicken broth or V-8 to build a little extra jus. Crack your eggs on the mixture and grate the cheese bits over the top. Pop the pan into a medium oven until you get the eggs the way you like and then put the whole shebang on the table with big toast, big bowls and big spoons. George’s Acadian eggs – economical, simple and quick. We think it is good enough to anchor the weekend brunches Eat Here will be starting in the fall. You could drop by after church.
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Holmes Beach budget passes first vote Despite some reservations, Holmes Beach commissioners voted unanimously to pass the first reading of the city’s 2017-18 millage rate and budget. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN.COM
HOLMES BEACH — The city is one step closer to having a finalized budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. In a Sept. 26 unanimous vote, commissioners approved the first reading and public hearing of the budget and millage rate for the new fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. Due to delays caused by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott gave governmental entities an additional 30 days beyond the ordinary Sept. 30 deadline to hold public hearings and approve budgets. The final budget hearing will be held during a special meeting Oct. 5 at city hall. This year’s budget features a 2.25 millage rate. Though the millage
rate remains the same as the previous year, it represents an 8.86 percent hike for property owners due to rising property values. The move raises the city’s ad valorem revenue by approximately $300,000. City Treasurer Lori Hill said the additional income is needed to accommodate some changes including the addition of two new police officers, a two-year initiative to make salaried employees’ compensation more competitive and combat rising costs of Bert Harris claims. Hill said the Bert Harris claims have raised the city’s liability insurance coverage costs along with attorney fees due to the time needed to address each claim. As of Sept. 26, city leaders remain unbending with regard to the claims, refusing to alter ordinances or entertain a compromise. The budget also takes into account a $105,000 debt services payment, should the city decide to enter into a municipal bond agreement to purchase land. The additional monies also will help the city continue to build its
This is the third budget, essentially, in our effort to recover and get out of that situation we found ourselves in three years ago.” Bob Johnson Holmes Beach mayor
unrestricted reserves. “This is the third budget, essentially, in our effort to recover and get out of that situation we found ourselves in three years ago,” Mayor Bob Johnson said. “I look at this as kind of the crest of the wave for us.” The key to moving forward, he said, would be to carefully moderate changes in the city and keep the municipality’s finances stable. “The only thing I don’t feel com-
fortable with on this budget is the debt service of $105,000,” Commissioner Judy Titsworth said, adding she would rather spend the funds where needed elsewhere. The city’s final budget hearing is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
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Debris removal wraps up After Hurricane Irma, Anna Maria acted independently in getting storm debris removed. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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ANNA MARIA – The hurricane debris removal process is over in Anna Maria. On Friday and Saturday, trucks from Jet Hauling made their final passes through the city in search of roadside remnants from Hurricane Irma. While sitting in his truck Friday morning, Jet Hauling Operations Manager Jeff Ortega said, “We’re glad we were able to help. It was a team effort between the city of Anna Maria and Jet Hauling. They had a plan and we executed it.” The Loxahatchee based company earned positive reviews from Mayor Dan Murphy and the City Commission during last week’s meeting. Murphy referenced a newspaper story that stated debris cleanup in Manatee County was expected to take months. “All of our debris will be taken care of by this weekend,” Murphy said. The exceptions will be debris generated by property owners
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Jet Hauling Operations Manager Jeff Ortega helped coordinate the debris removal efforts in Anna Maria. and landscapers who tried to take advantage of the FEMAfunded debris removal efforts. “People started cutting down trees that had nothing to do with storm-related work and just adding to the piles. There are streets that we’ve already cleared that people decided ‘I really didn’t like that tree’ so they took it down and said FEMA will pick it up,” Murphy said. These debris removal issues will be addressed on an individual basis. Murphy said he expected the city to be reimbursed for 90
percent of its debris removal costs, with the city picking up the tab for the other 10 percent. Murphy said the city had a debris contract through the county for services provided by six approved vendors, but none of those vendors were available, so the city acted independently. “We had to go find our own. We contacted FEMA, and FEMA assured us we’d be taken care of with the vendors that we chose, so off we went. SEE DEBRIS, PAGE 45
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in brief 'National Night Out' Tuesday The Holmes Beach Police Department is hosting a community night on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and everyone is invited. This year's National Night Out festivities include a bicycle rodeo, hot dogs fresh off the grill, carnival games and bounce houses. During the bicycle rodeo, 30 bicycles will be given away to local children, along with 50 bicycle helmets. Two bounce houses, a double slide and a rock climbing wall all will be available for lots of family fun. In addition to the carnival games, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer will be hanging out in the dunk tank just waiting to test the aim of attendees. The event is free for everyone. Festivities are from 4-8 p.m. at city field, 5801 Marina Drive. The Sun newspaper is a sponsor of this event.
Holmes Beach renews lobbyist contract Holmes Beach commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 26 to retain lobbyist Cari Roth for two more years. The contract, covering the period from Sept. 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019, provides $4,000 per month for lobbyist services on issues to be determined by commissioners, including the ability to regulate vacation rentals. Commissioners agreed to two caveats in the contract, one allowing the city to discontinue services with a 30 day notice. The second caveat puts the contract subject to the city’s budgeting process in future fiscal years.
Fido up first for parks committee Commissioner Marvin Grossman said the city’s dog park tops this season’s agenda for the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee. Returning are veteran members Zan Fuller, Dennis Groh and Susan Anderson, joining new member Joshua Linney. Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Linney, filling the unexpired term of former member Jerry West which expires Aug. 1, 2018. Also, commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 26 to reappoint Anderson for another two-year term, expiring in 2019. Grossman serves as the commission’s liaison to the committee. Committee meetings resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at city hall.
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Auto Service Grooms Motors & Automotive
5608 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 896-7898
Bait & Tackle Shop Annie’s Bait & Tackle 4334 127th St. West Cortez, 794-3580
Bank Wells Fargo Bank
5327 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 795-3108
Bike Rental Beach Bums Island Attitude 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
Boating Store West Marine
3622 1st Street Bradenton, 357-1657
Car Dealer Hendrick Honda Bradenton
Dentist John Norman, DDS
Car Wash American Car Care
Dry Cleaner Courtesy Cleaners
Carpet Cleaner Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning
Electrician Anthony’s Cooling & Heating
5515 14th St. W. Bradenton, 758-7997
6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007
5400 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, 778-2882
Chiropractor Dr. Diane L. Michaels
501 Village Green Pkwy. Bradenton, 761-0210
Clothing Store Bealls Florida
6355 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 761-1606
Commercial Print Store SteamDesigns LLC
5343 Gulf Drive #600 Holmes Beach, 779-9108
Convenience Store Circle K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
5372 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7898
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
2501Gulf Drive N. Suite 102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
Eye Care The Eye Associates
6002 Pointe West Blvd. Bradenton, 792-2020
Fitness Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
Floor Coverings Flooring AMI
3637 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 251-7555
Florist Josey’s Poseys Florist 6100 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-6770
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Frame Shop (tie) Frame Designs Inc.
2105 60th Drive E. Bradenton, 752-2220
Hobby Lobby
4490 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 795-1462
Gift Shop Sand Dollar
5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2024
Grocery Store Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Hair Salon Salon Salon
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
Heat & Air Anthony’s Cooling & Heating
2501 Gulf Drive N. Suite #102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
Hearing Aid Specialist Manatee Ear Center
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Home Builder Wash Family Construction 407 72nd St. Holmes Beach, 725-0073
Men’s Apparel Mister Roberts Resort Wear 5330 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4505
Pharmacy Walgreens Drug Store
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Mortgage Company Wayne Gunter BB&T
Plumber LaPensee Plumbing • Pools • Air
Jewelry Store Bridge Street Jewelers
Outdoor Sports Store AMI Outfitters Coastal Gear & Apparel
Pool Cleaner LaPensee Plumbing • Pools • Air
Landscape/Garden Shop M&F Lawn Care
Pack & Ship Island Mail & More
Pool Contractor Agnelli Pools and Construction
Hotel/Motel Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 896-7800
2123 30th Ave. E. Bradenton, 518-5513
921 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 720-6820
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-4996
3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911
Liquor Store Walgreens Drug Store
Pest Control Anna Maria Pest Control
Manicurist Ashley Acqua Aveda Salon Spa Store
Pet Grooming The Paw Spa
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
5311 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5400
Marina Keyes Marina
5501 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2838
11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885
Pet Store Petco Animal Supplies 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
6000 Marina Drive, Suite 104 Holmes Beach, 778-4333
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
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2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
Retirement Community Freedom Village
6406 21st Ave. W. Bradenton, 877-600-6287
Service Station Circle K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
Service Organization Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
5313 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1541
Shopping Center Island Shopping Center Marina Drive Holmes Beach
Sign Maker SteamDesigns LLC
5343 Gulf Drive #600 Holmes Beach, 779-9108
Souvenir Shop Sand Dollar
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Sports Memorabilia AMI Sports Zone
9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 251-3927
Spa Sea-renity Beach Spa & Eco Boutique 112 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 779-6836
Tattoo Island Tattoo Mark Nicholas
PEOPLE & PLACES architectural design
Emily Anne Smith LLC
527 74th St. Holmes Beach, 778-3113
Art Gallery Island Gallery West
5368 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6648
5337 Gulf Drive Suite 300 Holmes Beach, 807-3086
Travel Agency AAA
6210 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 798-2221
Women’s Apparel Irene’s Resort Wear
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
Window Repair Grayhawk Window Systems 6008 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 487-3771
Attorney William B. Padelford Esq.
2424 Manatee Ave. W. #201 Bradenton, 748-1400
Bartender Kalan Wildasine The Loaded Barrel Tavern 450 Old Main Street Bradenton, 745-8433
Beach Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Drive South Bradenton Beach, 896-1384
Boat Captain Captain John Leiter
Fish AMI 200 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 844-941-FISH (3474)
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Interior Design Bon Dorenkamp Beauty and the Beach
604 Ambassador Lane Holmes Beach, 224-9311
Business Person Michael Zeppi
Massage Therapy Ronnie Fulton Island Fitness
Charity American Red Cross
Painter Ron Weldon Weldon Custom Painting
Anthony’s Cooling & Heating 2501 Gulf Drive N. #102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
2011 Cantu Court Sarasota, 792-8686
Doctor Stephen Pelham, M.D.
3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1007
Financial Planner Boyd Insurance & Investment Services
717 Manatee Ave. W. #300 Bradenton, 745-8300
Golf Course Key Royale Club Inc.
700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
4202 2nd Ave. NW Bradenton, 920-5309
Personal Trainer Brenda Canning Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5200
Pharmacist Joe Catera Walgreens Drug Store
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Pier Rod & Reel Pier
875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885
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Place to see a sunset Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
School Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
School Teacher Gary Wooton
Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
Veterinarian Bill Bystrom, DVM Island Animal Clinic
5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
Vet Clinic Beach Veterinary Clinic 4404 124th St. Ct. W. Bradenton, 792-2838
View Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Yoga Instructor Amy Stickler Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Bagel Shop Paradise Bagels Café & Catering
3220 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-1212
Barbecue Mr. Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6614
Breakfast Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Burger Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
Bakery Hometown Desserts
Café Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
Band KoKo Ray and The Keepers
Candy Store Dips Ice Cream
507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167
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Bar & Grill Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-1706
Caterer Molly O’Connor Traveling Gourmet
Anna Maria, 405-7627
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Chef Luiz Amorim Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Chinese Restaurant The Lantern Chinese Restaurant 3126 1st Street Bradenton, 746-5450
Deli Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Favorite Waiter/Waitress Erin Flemming Beachhouse Waterfront Restaurant
200 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 779-2222
Festival Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival German Restaurant Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus 3246 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-1320
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Grouper Sandwich Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
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 Vinny & Cheryl’s Italian Kitchen 314 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-9754
Live Theater Island Players
10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755
Mexican Restaurant Wicked Cantina
101 7th St. N. Bradenton Beach, 281-2990
Most Romantic Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
New Restaurant Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
Night Spot Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Pizza Oma’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 North Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
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Restaurant (Overall) Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Seafood Restaurant Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Specialty Gourmet Olive Oil Outpost
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3132
Sub/Sandwich Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Takeout Golden Wok
5917 Manatee Ave. W. #601 Bradenton, 794-9999
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Mote to host two fishing events
Kids fishing clinic
Mote Marine Laboratory will hold a Teach-A-Kid-Fishing Clinic on Saturday Oct. 21, at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park which is located at 12300 Fruitville Road, seven miles east of I-75 in Sarasota. The event begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 12:30 p.m. Children ages 5-16 are invited to learn the basics of fishing from professional guides and experienced anglers. The clinic is designed to teach young anglers how to enjoy Florida’s fisheries while helping to sustain them. The cost is $10 per child, which includes lunch courtesy of the Sarasota Sportsmen’s Association. Each registered child will receive a rod, reel, tackle kit and goodie bag courtesy of Fish Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory sponsors. Children and parents should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30. All that is required of the participants are smiles, positive attitudes and patience. The fishing clinic consists of
stations where the participants are instructed in the various skills that will make them better anglers and stewards of the environment. The stations will cover spin casting, fly casting, fly tying, cast netting, bait & tackle, Gyotaku fish printing (Japanese art of fish printing), ethical angling, sun and water safety, an introduction to kayaking (on land) and hands on fishing in the Pond at the Park. This a great opportunity for young anglers and those interested in learning about fishing to get an introduction to many aspects of the sport. If you have questions call Carol Neidig at 941-388-4441 or go to https://mote. org/events/details/teach-a-kid-fishingecology-clinic.
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Participants and their parents learn about hooks and rigging at at Teach-A-Kid Fishing Clinic
Snook Research Tournament
On Oct. 6 and 7, Mote Marine Laboratory will hold its annual snook research tournament. Now in its 14th
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Ideal offshore conditions CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE It’s been a flat Gulf out there lately! Conditions for running offshore a bit have been ideal. The water temps are just right for a wide variety of species to be both migrating through, and feeding well in our area. Pelagic migratory species such as kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and the occasional blackfin tuna are showing up in numbers. Red grouper, yellowtail and mangrove snapper are chewing pretty good as well. Inshore, the redfishing has been great. When you find one fish, you’ll likely find a dozen. These fish fight hard and a real treat is when you can get on a school. Snook and trout fishing has been great as well. With pilchards all over the flats and beaches, these fish are taking advantage of their prevalence. Good luck out there.
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Angie Mason, of Decatur, Ill., shows of a pair of fat yellowtail snapper caught offshore with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.
CAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing snook and Spanish
mackerel in Sarasota Bay and the coastal Gulf on flies during the past week. I did some scouting in the SEE GRASSETT, PAGE 44
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fishery of snook that were raised by the Center for Aquaculture Research and Development at Mote Marine Laboratory. Snook raised at the facility have been tagged and released into Sarasota Bay by Mote scientists. The snook were tagged with either tiny coded wire tags or passive integrated transponders as part of pilot studies to identify stock enhancement potential and the best release strategies. Snook caught during the tournament are checked by Mote researchers, who recover tag data and use the information to adjust their release protocols. The research tournament has documented that the stocked hatcheryreared snook are contributing to the fishery in Sarasota Bay and
changes in snook release strategies have improved survival of stocked snook by as much as 200 percent. The Center for Fisheries Enhancement uses the Snook Shindig as outreach to help the community learn more about Mote fisheries research and fish conservation. The results of the tournament are published in various scientific journals. If you’re interested in these publications visit http://www.StockEnhancement.org. The tournament will cover the waters of Sarasota Bay from Cortez to Venice. There is a mandatory captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Mote’s WAVE Center (former Sea Cinema) located at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota. Fishing hours are
from 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 until noon on Oct. 7 and include an awards dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Mote’s WAVE Center. Entry fees are $40 for adults 18 and older, $50 for adults 18 and older after Sept. 22, $20 for anglers 17 and younger, and $30 for 17 and younger after Sept. 22. Tickets can be purchased for $30 for the banquet only. The fee includes entry in the tournament, awards dinner and an event T-shirt featuring artwork by local artist Steve Whitlock. This is a great opportunity to support snook enhancement research by helping scientists learn more about local snook populations. For questions on the tournament call Carole Neidig at 941-388-4441 or visit https://mote.org/events/ details/william-r.-mote-memorialsnook-shindig-2017.
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coastal Gulf on Thursday and had fast action catching and releasing Spanish mackerel on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly. Sharks in the 50- to 60-pound class also showed up in the fray. One ate a mackerel that I had on and another ate my #4 size fly right next to the boat. I fought the shark to the boat in about 20 minutes on an 8-wt fly rod before it finally chewed through my 40-lb fluorocarbon leader. Juan Manuel Castro Page and sons, Juan Manuel and Santiago, from Chile, fished with me on Friday. We fished lighted docks before dawn, and they caught and released a few snook on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly. We fished the coastal Gulf after that where they had good action catching and releasing Spanish mackerel on a variety of glass minnow fly patterns. The boys also got in on some of the action, stripping the fly and hooking their own fish. There should be good action with trout and more on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Look for
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Juan Mauel Castro Page and sons, Juan Manuel and Santiago, from Chile, had some action catching and releasing snook on a Grassett Snook Minnow fly while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett. action with Spanish mackerel, false albacore (little tunny) and tripletail in the coastal Gulf to take off in the coming weeks. Fishing lighted docks and bridges in the ICW for snook with flies and DOA Lures should also be a good op-
tion. You may find juvenile tarpon, trout or reds mixed with snook in dock lights. You should also find juvenile tarpon in canals and creeks and adult tarpon in upper Charlotte Harbor and some areas of Sarasota and Tampa Bay.
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Candidates first financial results are in The first financial reports from Holmes Beach commission candidates have been filed with the Supervisor of Elections office. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN. COM
HOLMES BEACH — It’s that time of year, when city candidates are beginning their campaigns ahead of early voting for the November election. The five commission hopefuls in Holmes Beach are no different. With five candidates for four seats, the moves they make between now and November can determine if they take a place on the city’s dais. Part of those steps is filing regular financial reports with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. Incumbent Pat Morton’s report shows a personal loan to his campaign for $180 with $60 in expenditures to cover his candidate qualifying fee. Morton’s campaign account had
no activity for the second reporting period ending Sept. 15. Challenger Rick Hurst’s campaign had a $100 donation from his company, TH3 Solutions. The account showed no expenditures through the end of the Sept. 15 reporting period. Fellow challenger Jim Kihm’s candidate account has benefitted from $700 in personal loan contributions with $181.93 in expenditures for his qualifying fee and $121.93 for campaign cards. Incumbent Marvin Grossman’s campaign account shows a $200 contribution from a personal loan. The only expenditure noted is $60 for his candidate qualifying fee. Holmes Beach commission incumbent Carol Soustek’s campaign account shows a $100 donation from the candidate with $60 expended for candidate fees. Candidate financial statements and other information are available at www. votemanatee.com.
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I’m real proud of our staff for having gotten that debris picked up so quick. It was monumental task. There’s lessons to be learned. If we had this to do over again, we would probably do it a little differently, but it was the first time around for all of us,” Murphy said. “I think the mayor is too modest in the fact that he was very proactive in finding a company that could come in here and do the job,” Commissioner Carol Carter said, citing the existing debris removal challenges that remain in Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas counties. Commission chair Doug Copeland said, “Some of these cities had contracts for a rate and all of the sudden they could go to Miami and get twice as much, and they said we’re out of here. I think Dan and his staff are to be commended for the whole cleanup.” Copeland also praised Murphy for telling FPL its power restoration reports were inaccurate. “Two hours later there’s 12 FPL trucks coming on the Island,” Copeland said.
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sk me anything! Ask me to clean the bathrooms in a 10,000-square foot house, ask me to feed a dozen 5-yearold’s ice cream ask me to write 10 columns for this newspaper in a week, but please don’t ask me to read my homeowner’s insurance policy. Our homeowner’s policy is comprised of a variety of things. There is the amount of insurance coverage you have on the dwelling, then you have the personal property portion and the loss of use portion. Most policies also include personal liability and medical payments in case your Aunt Tilly trips and breaks her leg on your front porch. All of this is carefully listed and the cost for each of these items itemized. But one of the more ambiguous parts of your homeowner’s policy is the section that applies to hurricane deductibles. With the arrival and wide spread damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the trigger for hurricane deductible is sure to go off surprising many homeowner’s who have
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger not read their policies carefully. Basically, the hurricane deductibles place some of the expense of repairs after a hurricane on the homeowner. Unlike other insurance deductibles, which are specified with a dollar amount like a $500 deductible on your automobile insurance policy, hurricane deductibles are calculated as a percentage. Typically, hurricane deductibles can be anywhere from 1 percent to about 10 percent of the total insured value of the dwelling or its contents. In Florida, the normal homeowner’s policy has a 2 percent hurricane deductible, which is what was on my personal policy. Insurance companies will deduct this percentage and will only
pay for damage that exceeds the deductible amount. For example, if your house is insured for $200,000 with a 2 percent hurricane deductible you would be responsible for the first $4,000 of repairs. Once a storm is declared a hurricane, the damage from the storm will be subject to the hurricane deductible. Hurricane Sandy did not trigger the hurricane deductible across the east coast because the storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm before it made landfall. The procedure of adding hurricane deductibles to homeowner’s policies began after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. It was a means for more insurance companies to continue selling homeowner’s insurance in the state of Florida. Insurance carriers in favor of hurricane deductibles say it make insurers more willing to offer policies in high-risk areas. In addition, it encourages homeowners to put some skin in the game and encourages homeowners to take steps to help prevent
storm damage. However, others say it’s confusing and expensive and places the burden of out-of-pocket expenses on homeowners, who may not be able to afford the expense. Also, don’t forget that if you are selling or buying a property while there is a storm on the horizon, the sale of homeowner’s policies is suspended until the storm passes. This could delay a closing if a lender is requiring homeowner’s insurance. Hurricane deductibles like flood insurance is just another layer of insurance issues that coastal homeowners have to address. The lesson here is, no matter how painful it is, you must read your homeowner’s insurance policy, understand it and allocate the funds you may need to keep you whole in the event of damage during a hurricane. As for me I guess reading the policy is still easier than the bathrooms or marathon writing, but those 5-year-olds can be pretty cute.
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Stuff the bus More than 17,000 pounds of food was collected at the Island Publix over the weekend in the annual Stuff the Bus campaign. That total made it the top store for food donations in Manatee County and was part of at least 78,000 pounds of non perishables headed to the Food Bank of Manatee County. Here, Anabelle Bennett hands a food box to Melissa Weber, both of whom are students at King Middle School.
Visit Florida has launched a marketing campaign to let tourists know that the coast is clear to visit the state following Hurricane Irma. The multi-phased campaign, which will last into mid-October, includes digital, social, broadcast and traditional components in both domestic and international markets. At Gov. Rick Scott’s direction, the state’s tourism marketing agency is: • Streaming live video broadcasts from locations across the state to targeted domestic and international audiences; • Deploying production teams across the state to develop video content for social media channels, YouTube and digital TV; • Sponsoring social
media efforts to encourage state-wide usage of #LoveFL by Florida residents; • Activating international tour operators in core international markets to manage any potential misconceptions of damage and encourage continuation of bookings; • Reaching out to influential people and journalists who have been hosted on press trips to share their experiences from areas they visited. Phase two of the plan will focus on heavier, more traditional advertising tactics to keep Florida top of mind as the top global destination. It will include: • Launching a multichannel paid-media campaign that could
include platforms such as billboards, digital transportation banners, social, online travel agencies, promotions, broadcast, YouTube and a co-branded media partnership; • Increasing the “Share a Little Sunshine” advocacy program to send advocates to local areas and connect with local Instagram communities to create InstaMeets across the state, in which Instagrammers meet up to take photos and videos of a certain area that they share in a branded effort; • Working with influential people to travel to areas around the state and share the message that Florida is open for business.
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Permitting dispute pits county against city A new lawsuit addresses city commission action taken in 2001.
ent pool locations and offered to build a structural wall on one side of the pipe that would allow 20 feet of access on the other, but the county insisted on at least 10 feet on either side. The commission decided to take no action other than to wait to see who sued who.
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BRADENTON BEACH – Developer Shawn Kaleta and the city of Bradenton Beach are co-defendants in a lawsuit filed by Manatee County in response to a pool permitting dispute. Filed on Aug.18, the lawsuit pertains to three adjacent properties Kaleta is developing at 112, 114 and 116 11th Street South. The dispute centers around a county sewer line that passes through the three properties. In 2001, the City Commission, at the request of residential property owners, vacated a stretch of city-owned land between the eastern edge of Bay Drive South and Sarasota Bay, between Fifth and 13th streets south. The county now claims the city erred in that vacation process as it pertained to existing county sewer easements. Earlier this year, the county asked the city to not issue the pool permit Kaleta sought for the property abutting the bay. Kaleta later applied for pool permits for the second and third proper-
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A request to build a pool at this bayfront property triggered a county-initiated lawsuit. ties as well. The county request put the city and Building Official Steve Gilbert in an awkward position. In May, attorney Aaron Thomas informed the city that Kaleta would take legal action if the
permits were not issued. At the same time, the county threatened to sue the city if the permits were issued. When City Commission discussed this dilemma in July, Gilbert said Kaleta submitted plans for five differ-
The county lawsuit includes multiple requests for declaratory relief. One seeks a judicial determination that the county has an implied easement to protect, operate and maintain its wastewater infrastructure. Another seeks an order compelling the property owners to convey the public utilities easements back to the city. Another asks the judge to prohibit the city from issuing permits for the construction of pools and pool decks within the Bay Drive South right of way, and another makes a similar request specific to the Kaleta properties. The county entered into a wastewater collection and treatment agreement with the city in 1971. The agreement was renewed in 2011 and expires in SEE DISPUTE, PAGE 52
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in brief Bridge maintenance delays The Florida Department of Transportation reports crews are performing maintenance on the Longboat Pass Bridge on Gulf Drive between Anna Maria Island
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and Longboat Key. Drivers may expect nighttime/overnight intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. each night to 4 a.m. each morning, Sunday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 12. Use caution and expect possible delays.
Post Irma boat inspection tips • A boat should be inspected for potential damage to the hull (i.e. holes or even cracks) and if the
keel is connected soundly. • The rig should be inspected to make sure that the mast is sound and that the stays and shrouds (cables holding the mast up) are not cut, fraying or damaged. • Was the boat secured up against a dock where it took severe pounding by hurricane force winds for an extended period? Remember, interior damage may have occurred from the pounding. • Did the boat take on water?
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Water in the engine and on wiring and electrical components can cause permanent damage. Water intrusion into the decks or hull can saturate the core and degrade the structural integrity. Wet cushions and headliners get moldy, interior wooden cabinets and bulkheads have a difficult time drying out and mildew can be toxic.
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Grossman back on HB ballot BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | KSWAIN@AMISUN.COM
HOLMES BEACH — It’s been an interesting couple of election cycles for Commissioner Marvin Grossman. During last year’s election, Grossman failed to qualify in time due to a paperwork error and was reappointed for a one-year term by his fellow commissioners. This year Grossman qualified as a candidate for the Nov. 7 election as the only candidate for a oneyear commission term. At the time of candidate qualifying, City Clerk Stacey Johnston said the one-year term would be a separate ballot item than the three two-year terms also available to candidates. However, a Sept. 26 email from City Attorney Patricia Petruff dashed Grossman’s hopes of being automatically re-elected for another one-year term. After careful review of the city
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Holmes Beach Commissioner Marvin Grossman is back on the ballot in this year’s city elections.
charter, Petruff determined the race for all four city commission seats will be a single ballot item. With five qualified candidates, the candidate with the lowest votes will not be elected to any office. The candidate with the sec-
ond lowest votes will be elected to the one-year term. The remaining three candidates with the highest overall votes after polls close will be elected to the three two-year terms. For Grossman, this means he could conceivably be elected to a two-year term, negating the need for him to run again next year. Whoever is elected to the one-year term will be required to either vacate the seat or run for re-election in 2018 for a two-year term to get the seat back in the correct election rotation. To register to vote or for information on early voting and voting by mail, visit www.votemanatee. com. Meet the Holmes Beach commission candidates at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at The Sun’s candidate forum at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
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Personalized Property Management! Ospreys gone CINDY LANE | SUN
Lost bird Charlie Hunsicker, left, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department, found this disoriented docile bird, possibly a victim of Hurricane Irma, at the Coquina South boat ramp and turned it over to Devon Straight of Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Inc. in Bradenton Beach.
The nest atop Gloria Dei Lutheran Church remains Sept. 28, but the ospreys that call it home haven’t been spotted since Hurricane Irma passed through the area earlier in the month. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN “Thank you for the quick ability to accommodate our family! You all were awesome to work with.” ...The Burkins Family
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TOWN CRIER Einstein’s Circle, a free gathering of people engaged in an open exchange of ideas, meets at The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., in Anna Maria, on Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11 and 15; and Nov. 1, 8 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These popular give-and-take discussions focus on political, social and economic issues, as well as current events and concerns. No registration is required.
Writers to meet
Sierra Club committee meets
The Gulf Coast Writers will meet at the Island Branch Library, 5701Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The public is invited to bring some writing and join the fun. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
The Manatee Conservation Committee of the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club meets on Monday, Oct. 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.at the Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. The public is invited to help build sound environmental policy in Manatee County. Contact Sandra Ripberger at 941-7943878 or sandrarip@yahoo.com for more information.
Give blood at library
Veterans take note A counselor will offer information on services for veterans in the lobby of the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, and every Thursday this month. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Women writing workshop Exhibit on Cubans in Florida
The Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, is holding a display on the history of Cubans in Florida on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with an added bonus, an hour of music and salsa lessons an hour before, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dance teacher Pamela Callender will lead the dancing before giving a history of Cubans in the Sunshine State. For more than 100 years, Cuban fishermen set up seasonal fishing camps along our coast where they would catch fish, salt them and send them back to Cuba to sell. In the “Cuban Fishing Ranchos in Tampa Bay” exhibit, explore what brought these visitors to our shores and what happened to them. During the opening reception, light refreshments will be available courtesy of the Florida Maritime Museum. Admission is free, but RSVPs are appreciated. RSVP is required for the dance lessons by calling the museum at 941-708-6120.
Fun with yarn
Seniors with busy hands
The Island Branch Library Knit and Crochet Club meets at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Senior Adventures, the group that adds fun and education to the lives of active retirees, will gather at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, on Friday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. for a movie, popcorn and crafts. For more information on Senior Adventures, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.
Forty Carrots fun The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts Forty Carrots, a parenting program based in Sarasota, on Friday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. This program is for kids from mobile babies to 5 years old and their parents to experience new activities, join in circle time fun, spend time with other families and get valuable parenting information. The program is free and tickets are available at the library desk. Space is limited to 12 families. For more information, call the library at 778-6341
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the Island and Manatee County up and running again. Everyone is invited out to this family friendly event. Tickets are $10. One lucky ticket holder will win half the money raised. (Need not be present to win). Enjoy music by Tim Connelly and Gary Lindblom, Koko & Karma, Albert Bashor, Mikey Silbaugh, Loren Davidson, Tony Lapera, Thor, Lorraine, Beach Bum Pirate, Bill Vinhage, June Eysel Volpicella and John Volpicella, Tony O'Dell and more. AMI Radio is streaming live at www. AnnaMariaIslandRadio.com. For more information contact Casey@AnnaMariaIslandRadio.com or call 941-524-5207.
Einstein’s Circle is back
The One Blood bus will be in the Island Branch Library parking lot at 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood donors will get a free blood checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Donors may make an appointment online at www.oneblooddonor.org.
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Set up the tiles Mahjong is gaining popularity at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and there’s a session planned for Friday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. For more information on this ancient board game, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Get ready for spring The Manatee County Extension Service will hold its annual Master Gardener Plant Fair on Saturday, Oct.
Anna Maria Island Art League, at 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, announces a three-session women’s writing group “Writing From Art,” by Susan Huppert, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 9, 11 and 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This women’s writing group will examine the mind’s journey from graphic to pen. Participants will write creatively among a receptive group. Personal editing and tweaking is included. The cost is $40 per person. The class is limited to 10 students. Scholarships may be available. Call the Art League at 941778-2099 for more details and to register.
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7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Come early for the best selection. The first people there will get a free package of native seedlings. Customers are urged to bring their own cart or wagon. For more information, call 941-722-4524, ext. 1828, or go to http:// manatee.ifas.ufl.edu.
Island Branch Library Children’s Services Director Trudy Hill reads stories an has more fun events for preschoolers and their parents at 10, a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.10 at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. It’s free. Call 941-778-6341 for more information.
Hispanic crafts
Become computer friendly
The Island Branh Library, 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Family Craft Hour on Saturday, Oct, 7, at 1 p.m. For more information, call 941-778-6341.
The Island Branch Library, at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, Is hosting a computer expert to teach Windows 10 on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 941-778-6341.
Post hurricane fund raiser
Citizens meet in Bradenton Beach
AMI Radio and The Ugly Grouper, at 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, are hosting a concert on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 8 p.m. to benefit those impacted with Hurricane Irma and a thank you to first responders who served to get
Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) holds its general membership meeting at Annie Silver’s Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., in Bradenton Beach, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
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9/21, information, 100 block of Los Cedros Drive. An Anna Maria employee wanted a report filed about a tree on city property being cut down after Hurricane Irma. 9/24, lost property, 500 block of N. Bay Blvd. The complainant said his trash can is missing.
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9/20, grand theft, Bradenton Beach Marina, 402 Church Ave. A charter captain said diving equipment was taken from his boat. 9/23, violation of probation, Bridge Tender Inn, 135 Bridge St. The server said the suspect ate and did not pay for his meal before leaving. He gave the
officer a description of the suspect and the officer found him. He found out the suspect was wanted and arrested him.
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9/25, driving with no valid license, 600 Manatee Ave. The officer ran a computer check on the driver, and it showed she had no license. She was ticketed, and her tag was seized. 9/26, driving with a suspended license, 4100 block of Gulf Drive. The officer was on patrol when another Holmes Beach police officer said he had tried to stop a driver, but the suspect eluded him. The first officer found the driver and stopped him. He was ticketed and his car towed. 9/26, driving without a valid license, 5000 block of Gulf Drive. The officer performed a random computer check and found the driver did not have a license. He got a citation to appear in court.
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2026. The complaint notes the city does not own the sewer system located within its limits and relies on the county for sewer services.
City response
On Sept. 26, attorneys Charles Johnson and Matthew Barnebey filed a response on the city’s behalf. The response claims the city fully complied with all notification requirements pertaining to the 2001 vacation. And state law provided the county five years to challenge the city resolution that formalized that action. “It has been 16 years since adoption of Resolution 01-656, and thus the county is barred from challenging its validity. The plaintiff has been aware of the vacation for 16 years and failed to take any action,” the response says. “If city must defend this claim stemming from an action that occurred 16 years ago, then it will be invariably harmed because it will open the floodgates to potential lawsuits by all the property affected by the vacation and other similar vacations,” the response states.
Developer’s response
Last week, attorney Louis Najmy commented on the lawsuit as it pertains to Kaleta. “The county is basically asking for the easement to only affect his property. This in an absurd and frankly arbitrary and capricious position the county is taking, considering many other property owners were allowed to build homes and pools over this relinquished easement; and the complaint does not address this. “The economic loss in value to the properties without pools is significant. This raises serious federal and state constitutional issues, not limited to takings without compensation and equal protection violations,” Najmy said.
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Obituaries Sara Elizabeth Walton There will be a celebration of life honoring Sara Walton non Saturday, Oct. 14, from 5 p.m. to sunset at the 72nd Street beach in Holmes Beach. Sara Elizabeth Walton was born in Elk Horn, Wis., on July 25, 1979. She moved to Rising Sun, Ind., where she became a gifted athlete, She played center in basketball for her undefeated high school team. She was also a gifted volleyball player. Graduating from the University of
Southern Indiana, her caring heart led her to a degree in social sciences. Sara loved meeting new people. She was quick to make a friend with her infectious laugh and vibrant smile. Sara moved to Holmes Beach four years ago. She was a passionate animal lover, taking special interest in sea turtles. Through trying times, Sara managed to keep her cheerful disposition. Sara’s beauty and outgoing, friendly personality made this world a better place. She will be missed by many. Sara’s parents are Roger Walton and Sharon Robinson. Her brother is Darin Robinson and her sister is Janella Pryce. Her grandmothers are Bola Walton and Eloise Holland. Her boyfriend is Jesse Candish, and her beloved dog is Mr. Biscuit. Sara danced her way to heaven on Aug. 10, 2017.
Hiring expo offered by county Local job seekers will have dozens of public sector careers to learn about and apply for at a hiring fair. Representatives from Manatee County government, the circuit clerk, property appraiser, sheriff, supervisor of elections and tax collector will all be on hand with job opportunities. The hiring expo will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Boulevard in Palmetto. The county has more than 100 vacancies including: • Bus operators/transit attendants; • Administrative support; • Industrial controls technician; • School crossing guards; • Law enforcement deputies; • Inspections officers; • Project management/project engineers;
• Accounting and finance; • 911 emergency dispatchers; • Utility workers; • Convention Center staff; • Counter associates (tax collector); • Transportation planners; • Operations and maintenance workers. “The county is expanding, this coupled with over 500 current employees set to retire in the next three to five years, there has never been a better time to explore a long-term career in county government,” said Joe Spain, human resources talent recruiter. "The hiring expo also will have CareerSource Suncoast on site to help candidates with resume writing and interview tips, along with its mobile job unit, so applicants can apply on site, with many programs doing on-site interviews and hiring." Job seekers who visit the hir-
ing expo should dress professionally or come as you are from work and bring several copies of a resume to leave with potential employers. For more information on the Hiring Expo, e-mail Joe Spain at joe.spain@mymanatee.org or call him at 941-748-4501, ext. 3859 For more information on career opportunities with the government, follow Manatee County government jobs on Facebook and follow @manateejobs on Twitter and Manatee County government on LinkedIn. For more information on Manatee County government, visit online at www.mymanatee. org or call (941) 748-4501. You can also follow it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manatee.county.fl and on Twitter, @ ManateeGov.
Hit the links with The Center It’s time to par-tee with The Center of Anna Maria Island for the organization’s annual golf tournament. This year’s gold tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 20, at IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton. Tickets are $125 per player or $450 for a foursome and include lunch and dinner. A cash bar will
be available. Proceeds from the event benefit the center’s youth sports program. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the golf club with a 1 p.m. shotgun. Tickets can be purchased at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, by phone at 941-778-1908 or online at www. centerami.org.
The Center is still seeking sponsors and volunteers for the event. Anyone interested in sponsoring a team or the event should contact Event Coordinator Lindsay Sauls at 512-9686084 or events@centerami.org. Interested volunteers should contact Director of First Impressions Amy Talucci at 941-7781908 or amy@centerami.org.
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Trail approved
To be constructed in unison with previously budgeted $100,000 stormwater and drainage improvements, the multi-use trail will run along the east side of Gulf Drive, from Willow Avenue to the Holmes Beach city limits. The 4-0 vote in favor of reallocating funds for the trail was inspired by public comments given during the Thursday, Sept. 28, commission meeting. Vacationing Commissioner Nancy Yetter missed the meeting that signaled a reversal of the previous majority position taken at the first budget hearing on Sept. 14, when she and commissioners Brian Seymour and Carol Carter said it was not the right time for the trail expenditure. Last week, resident Alex Wagenaar said, “We are smothering under a surf of cars on this Island. People are stuck for an hour just trying to get down to Bradenton Beach. We have to make it friendly for the residents who want to run down from our great city to Duffy’s for a burger. Take a bike instead of your car. We want to persuade visitors that they don’t need a car. We’ve got trolleys, we’ve got bikes, we’ve got alternative ways to get around.” Amy Tripp said, “A few
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Bicyclist and pedestrian safety advocate Amy Tripp pleaded her case to the City Commission last week. This section of existing bike lane along the east side of Gulf Drive in Anna Maria will be replaced next year by a multi-use trail. years ago I was asked by the city to develop a bike path and bike route, which I did. I’ve started a petition that has over 65 signatures on it. Please reinstate the $71,000 for a multi-use path. We have bicyclists with babies just feet away from the cars. If we had this eight-foot path we would be offering a better option. It ties into the bike route. I spoke with the mayor of Holmes Beach; they’re going to do a similar path that would adjoin to ours. It would be a beautiful connection between the two cities. Think about this path as an investment in the city
and not as an expenditure.” Dusty Crane also collected petition signatures. “This makes sense. This is good for our city. Let’s get going here and start curing some of our ills,” she said. Resident Bob Meehan shared observations made while walking his dog along Gulf Drive. “The city has a serious safety problem. During busy times of year, families with young children congest this east side shoulder, walking in both directions at all hours of the day. It would seem only a matter of time before a pedestrian accident
occurs, leaving the city vulnerable to extensive litigation costs. Please keep our residents and visitors safe, while safeguarding the assets of the city,” he said. Speaking as a resident, Mayor Dan Murphy said, “I think you all know this bike path means an awful lot to me. I understand the issues of reclaiming the right of ways, but I don’t mind taking the heat. "I think it’s the right thing to do and the right time. We have the money to do this. It’s something we’ll do in the summer months when the traffic load is way down.”
Park paydown
City Clerk and Finance Director LeAnne Addy addressed the cost-savings incurred by making a $200,000 lump sum payment instead of the $100,000 payment made last year in addition to the regular park property loan payments. Addy said a $200,000 payment made this year would decrease the city’s anticipated interest costs of $315,446 by $24,100 and shorten the loan payoff date from March 2030 to December 2028.
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“I don’t feel comfortable getting into debt at this point,” she said, adding it would be different if the purchase was a need for the city rather than a want. Commissioner Marvin Grossman said he felt the issue was moving forward too quickly without commission approval of the purchase, public input or adequate information. “It’s a very difficult decision,” he said. “It’s a funny point now to start talking about it. You don’t hire people before you make up your mind. I feel like we’re doing this in reverse. I’m willing to go along with this to explore it further.” If purchased, the city potentially would own three parcels of land at the church site. Two of the parcels, located in the rear of the church, provide green space. Without a definite plan in place, Grossman and Titsworth want to explore possible uses for the property. The third, triangular-shaped parcel in the front of the church property could be used to realign the Palm Avenue entrance to Marina Drive. To alleviate congestion at the intersection, Marina Drive would be aligned further to the north, away from the nearby entrance to Key Royale. Financially, the purchase could cost the city upwards of $1.3 million. City Treasurer Lori Hill said the two agreements approved didn’t obligate the city to anything other than the appraisal costs. If commissioners move forward, $7,500 is due for acquiring the bond. Additional financial council costs for the purchase are estimated at $35,000 or less. Despite not needing voter approval for the purchase, commissioners agreed public input is needed. Grossman said he’d prefer to not pay more than $800,000 for the property. Resident Jim Kihm said he wants to know the city’s vision for the property. With so much about the transaction unknown, he wants more discussion before city leaders commit. Commissioner Carol Soustek wants the city to look toward the future when considering the purchase. “We need to move forward with this and give it some more thought,” she said. Agreeing with Titsworth, Commissioner Jean Peelen said she feels it’s less about providing green space and more about saving the church. “It colors my feelings about it and not in a good direction,” she said. “Every church on this Island is having issues. Congregations are disappearing. I’m not totally comfortable with Holmes Beach and its rationale for going through with something this expensive.” “It’s not really our problem to save the church,” Titsworth said. “It’s not our role. I do hope they survive.” With the appraisal expenditures approved, commissioners agreed to continue the discussion once all three parcels are valued. Mayor Bob Johnson said he’d had a discussion with Gloria Dei’s leadership, but no offer would be made without commission approval.
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The rear two parcels of land above could be used as a city park or rezoned for singlefamily homes
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The Gloria Dei land purchase could see this Marina Drive entrance move further north, away from Key Royale Drive.
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Shark dragging inquiry continues BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amsun.com
On Monday morning, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spokesperson Rob Klepper provided an update on FWC’s investigation of a shark dragging incident captured on video. The self-shot video that went viral worldwide in July shows a group of young men with ties to Manatee County dragging what appears to be a live shark behind a boat at a high rate of speed and laughing about it. “At the FWC, we work every day to conserve our state’s precious natural resources and take this case seriously. We have a team of officers and investigators assigned to this case and are working closely with the Manatee County State Attorney’s officer to come to a lawful resolution to these incidents. “Our investigation is continuing and moving forward. Although we can’t discuss details
of an ongoing investigation, sometimes investigations like this one can involve steps that take a considerable amount of time to complete. Our officers must diligently perform their duties to ensure a proper outcome to this case. We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience while this investigation proceeds,” Klepper wrote in response to The Sun’s inquiry.
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Celebrating a decade at The Studio The Studio at Gulf and Pine at 10101 Gulf Drive Anna Maria is calling all artists for “10byTEN at the Studio,” a community exhibit, sale and fundraising event to be held Nov. 1 through Dec. 23. This exhibition, which celebrates the 10th Anniversary of The Studio, invites all artists, from novice to professional to create 10 inch by 10 inch pieces of art in any medium. Cradled painting panels (claybord) are available while supplies last for a nominal deposit fee at The Studio at Gulf and Pine or Keeton’s Office & Art Supply, 817 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, during regular business hours. Individuals who want to participate but are unable to obtain a claybord are encouraged to use the surface of their choice following the submission guidelines available at http://www.studioatgulfandpine. com/events/10byTEN. Five-by-five inch wrapped canvases are available for artists under18 years old. Deadline for entries is Saturday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. There is no entry fee. All “10byTEN” artwork will be sold for $75 and 5-by-5 inch artwork for $25. All proceeds will go to Cultural Connections, the Anna Maria Island 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and culture advocacy organization
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and the Studio at Gulf and Pine to expand future programming for artists. The first chance to purchase artwork is at the kick-off event for this year’s artsHOP on Thursday Nov. 9, when the Studio opens its doors at 6 p.m. for an evening of original art, live music, wine and light appetizers provided by the Sandbar restaurant. The Studio at Gulf and Pine is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and Sunday by appointment. Call 941-7781906, visit www.studioatgulfandpine.com or visit us on Facebook for more information about 10byTEN and other upcoming events.
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Charter amendment resolution mailed out Voters will determine the fates of two charter amendments that would impact future city elections and a third amendment that pertains to interpretations of the city charter.
Eliminating wards would make all commission seats at-large seats and make it possible
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BRADENTON BEACH – The city clerk’s office has mailed Bradenton Beach property owners detailed information about three charter amendments proposed by the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB). “This resolution shall be mailed to each member of the city of Bradenton Beach electorate in a timely fashion prior to the Nov. 7 election,” says section 3 of Resolution 17-881. The resolution adopted by the City Commission in early September formalized CNOBB members’ petitionsupported demands to place three charter amendment questions on the city ballot. “Enclosed is important information for all residents/property owners in Bradenton Beach,” the cover sheet says. The enclosed information includes the 13-page city resolution that recaps in detail the debate that ensued about the proposed charter amendments; and the CNOBB petition initiative that circumvented the city’s traditional charter review process. The resolution references numerous legal and procedural insufficiencies and concerns raised by City Attorney Ricinda Perry and City Clerk Terri Sanclemente. These include concerns about the petition signature gathering process, the amendment language and alleged Sunshine Law violations by CNOBB members who served on a city board or committee. The mailed document also contains 13 pages of exhibits pertaining to ballot language revisions and the CNOBB petition forms. The final ballot language will first appear on the vote by mail ballots distributed by the Supervisor of Elections Office On Friday, Oct. 6. The final fate of the proposed amendments will be known at the conclusion of the city elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Ward elimination
Charter amendment 1 seeks to eliminate the four City Commission
commission to contain three or more members from the same street, block, neighborhood, JOE HENDRICKS | SUN
CNOBB members and supporters were among those on hand for a charter amendment discussion at a City Commission meeting in August. wards that require one elected or appointed commissioner from each of the four geographically designated wards. CNOBB members have stated their views that eliminating wards would produce more commission candidates, fewer candidates running unopposed and fewer commissioners being appointed to vacant commission seats. “Our objective is to maximize the possibility of having multiple candidates on the ballot,” says the CNOBB website. Commissioners John Chappie, Marilyn Maro, Ralph Cole and Jake Spooner have expressed support for the wards and opposition to their elimination. Eliminating wards would make all commission seats at-large seats and make it possible for the five-mem-
condominium complex or trailer park.
ber commission to contain three or more members from the same street, block, neighborhood, condominium complex or trailer park. Anna Maria and Holmes Beach do not have commission wards.
Anna Maria and Holmes Beach have two-year residency requirements.
Residency requirements
Charter interpretation
Charter amendment 2 seeks to reduce commission candidates’ residency requirement from 24 months to 12. The ballot language also seeks to remove the requirement for candidates to be “registered in the city of Bradenton Beach,” it does not specify whether this pertains to being a registered city voter, as currently required by the city charter. In 2016, 59 percent of Bradenton Beach voters supported maintaining the 24-month residency adopted by 67 percent of city voters in 2015.
CNOBB to host amendment forum BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
The Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) will host a candidate’s forum on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N. Open to the public, the forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be limited to Bradenton Beach City Commission candidates expressing their views on three charter amendments proposed by and supported by CNOBB. Mayor Bill Shearon and Ward 3 challenger Randy White said they intend to participate in the forum. Vice Mayor John Chappie and Ward 3 Commissioner Ralph Cole indicated they would not due to concerns about Sunshine Law compliance and an unresolved Sunshine Law lawsuit involving CNOBB members. On Sept. 25, City Clerk Terri Sanclemente distributed an e-mail in which she wrote, “I do not believe any elected official or candidate should attend this meeting while there is pending litigation.”
Charter amendment 3 seeks to limit the City Commission’s ability to interpret the city charter with ordinances and resolutions. The ballot language seeks new charter language that says any ordinance shall be consistent with the charter and controlled by the charter in the event of an inconsistency. Resolution 17-881 claims this amendment would prevent the City Commission from interpreting its ordinances and laws and it says, “Florida courts have long recognized that is a role of a local government.” CNOBB members have referenced ordinances and resolutions adopted by past commissions that sought to clarify the commission’s interpretations of the city charter regarding the weak mayor’s limited supervisory authority and the weak mayor’s limited role in creating and controlling meeting agendas. E-mails exchanges obtained during the Sunshine Law investigation included CNOBB members Reed Mapes and John Metz expressing a desire for a stronger mayor who has the authority to terminate city employees, including the contracted city attorney.
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Big kicks in the season kickoff game
BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
The cheers from the bleachers from friends and family and the positive instructions from the coaches on the sideline came to life once again at the community center on Anna Maria Island with three youth soccer games last Tuesday night. After the long summer break and several weeks of school underway, four teams hit the pitch, with the teen and tween players waiting another week after the forfeit by Team Slim’s Place.
Progressive cabinetry vs. Bins be clean
Team Progressive Cabinetry, coached by Rick Cloutier, started the game off strong with two quick goals by Jack Mattick in the first five minutes of the game. Protecting the Team Bins Be Clean goal, goalkeeper David Patterson adorned hot pink socks in true goalie fashion. Patterson got a small break while teammate Jackson Pakbaz took the soccer ball down the field for his first goal of the game. Goalie Lily Kawahata tried her best to stop the Pakbaz strike, but could not get to the ball in time moving Bins Be Clean to only one goal behind. The battle on the field became a defensive one with each team trying to gain control of the ball against strong defenders like Tori Hurst and JM Feeney for Bins Be Clean and Kylie Barkley and Jax Kagin for Progressive Cabinetry. After breaking away Pakbaz and Jaxon Henry moved offensively down the field. With a strike, the soccer ball went off defender Magness Rollins into the goal scoring a goal and evening the score at 2-2 to end the first half of play.
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The second half of the game saw quick paced action on both sides of the field with shots and saves. Only one minute in, high scorer Pakbaz found perfect placement in the left corner of the net while he had the goalie Liam Coleman going the wrong direction. Ninety seconds later, Pakbaz found the back of the goal again giving Bins Be Clean a two point lead despite impressive defensive play by
Kawahata. In the last 10 minutes of the game, Progressive Cabinetry made a comeback charge on the field. Bins Be Clean goalkeeper Andrew Patterson had his hands full as the Cloutier brothers, Kieran and Ewan, showed great teamwork. With the support of his brother William, J. Pakbaz charged the field scoring his fourth goal in the game, advancing the score to 2-5. Coleman stopped the immediate strike by the formidable D. Patterson. Progressive returned on offense with a beautiful cross-field pass to E. Cloutier, who took the shot only to be saved by the Bins Be Clean goalie. K. Cloutier repeated the move down the pitch, but could not put the soccer ball into the goal. Sailing the ball from near midfield, K. Cloutier showed everyone his strong and accurate leg getting the soccer ball to the goal. A. Patterson saved the score, giving his team another chance to widen the lead. Coach Coultier’s team continued to fight hard on the field trying to make up the two-point deficit. On a great play by E. Cloutier, Mattick found the ball at his feet. Working the soccer ball down the field, Mattick hit E. Cloutier near the goal. The point attempt was just a tad soft, going right to the hands of the goalie. Bins Be Clean saw a nice shot by Gabriella Gilbert, with team backup by Connor Samblis on the field as the last minutes of the game ticked off the game clock. The rally cries from the Progressive Cabinetry transcended onto the field with outstanding offensive passing by K. Cloutier to Mattick who scored, getting his hat trick in the final 60 seconds of the game. Holding the two-point lead, the white jerseys of Bins Be Clean worked hard to keep Progressive Cabinetry from scoring. The Cloutier-Mattick triple threat made an exciting end to a great game of soccer to start the youth competitive recreational for yet another season. In the end, Bins Be Clean maintained the lead for its first team win. On Saturday, Coach Rick Hurst's team captured its second win with a MONICA SIMPSON | SUN
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Above, Bins Be Clean's David Patterson tries to move the ball on Progressive Cabinetry's Lily Kawahata, who then tries to make a "sneaky foot grab," top photo.
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shut out against Team Blue Lagoon, while Progressive Cabinetry put up its first W on the stat sheets beating Team Wash Family Construction. With two games behind them, the 8-to 10-year-old league looks to be an evenly matched one. The rest of the season should prove to be quite entertaining with some great youth soccer skills.
Sun Scoreboard Tuesday, Sept. 26 youth soccer 8 to 10 LEAGUE Progressive Cabinetry Bins Be Clean
3 5
Blue Lagoon Wash Family Construction
0 4
youth soccer 11 to 14 LEAGUE Slim’s Place Truly Nolen
L Win By Forfeit
Saturday, Sept. 30 Youth Soccer: 8 TO 10 LEAGUE Progressive Cabinetry Wash Family Construction
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Bins Be Clean Blue Lagoon
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Slim’s Place Truly Nolen
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Two outright winners in weekly horseshoes There was no need for playoffs this week as there were two out right winners. On Sept. 27, Dom Livedoti and Bob Heiger earned a trip to the winners circle after going 3 and 0 during pool play. On Sept. 30 Neil Hennessey walked his way to the days championship after posting the only 3 and 0 record.
Progressive Cabinetry's top scorer, Jack Mattick, reaches in to get the soccer ball against Bins Be Clean's David Patterson and team MVP Jackson Pakbaz.
Golfers reclaim their course After clearing out and cleaning up the Key Royale Golf Course, the tournaments are back On Monday, Sept. 25, Jim Auch and Barry Izzard tied for first place in the Modified Stapleford with a score of +4 On Tuesday, the ladies played low net score and here are the results:
Flight A
1st – Helen Pollock 2nd – Stephanie Morris 3rd – Phyllis Roe 3rd – Jean Holmes
Flight B
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1st – Roxanne Koche 26 2nd – Janet Razze 31 3rd – Jana Samuels 34 Jana Samuels had a chip-in on
Hole # 2 Game of the day was Low Putts with Helen Pollock winning with 13 On Thursday, the team of Marty Hicks, Jack Isherwood, Larry Pippel and Gary Razze won the scramble with a score of 26, 6 under par. Mike Gillie, Barry Izzard, Jeff Rodencal and Dennis Schavey came in second with a score of 28, 4 under par.
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Across 1 Green Angry Birds animals 5 Salon style 9 “Jabberwocky” opener 13 Les __-Unis 15 Eye layer 16 “For __ jolly ... “ 17 Name on a two-liter bottle (and what’s inside) 19 Double-crossers 20 Like microwavable meals 21 Valued caches 23 Independently owned suds producer (and the suds in question) 26 Parthenon goddess 29 “How cool!” 30 Length of most TV dramas 31 WWI battleship Graf __ 33 Kin by marriage 37 CIO partner 38 Where Starbucks began (and a product it popularized) 40 __ snail’s pace 41 Note above A 43 Snoop (around) 44 Blockage 45 Slangy “It’s cool” 47 Currently combusting 49 Pepperidge Farm treat (and its ideal companion) 53 Novelist Waugh 54 Scolds harshly 58 Jones with a locker 59 What’s clued in parentheses for each of four answers, and found in corresponding sets of puzzle circles
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