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September 2, 2015

Bowlers hit sweet spot for Center

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Melinda Bradway, above and right, high-fives Peggy Bowers after rolling a strike in the LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air Bowling fundraiser this past weekend. Story and photos on Page 13.

Commission discusses vacation rental certificate The three-page draft document includes information, documentation and inspection requirements.

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

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners took their first pass at a draft list of information and supporting documentation needed for a vacation rental certificate (VRC) at last week’s meeting.

However, prior to the discussion, Human Resources Analyst Mary Buonagura asked commissioners why they are requiring a VRC.

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Citizens request moratorium The requested building moratorium will be discussed at Thursday’s city commission meeting.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

“It gives us a solid and sound foundation of the activities within that part of our community and gives them straight guidelines,” Commissioner Carol Soustek said. “It’s an attempt to bring clarification in that industry as to what the city wants them to do.”

Commissioner Marvin Grossman said he wants to preserve the residential character of the community and while “residents don’t want a constant flow of noise,” visitors are “paying a lot of money and feel entitled to do see certificate, page 31

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach may soon join the other Island cities in enacting a building moratorium aimed at slowing the proliferation of large vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods.

Citizen requests made during the Aug. 20 city commission meeting led to two moratorium-related items being placed on the agenda for the Thursday, Sept. 3 commission meeting.

The agenda call for discussion only on “Rental Restrictions and Building Community” and the appointment of a citizens’ panel to address vacation rentals. Thurs-

day’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will allow for public comment on this issue.

Residents call for action

Speaking as a private citizen, Planning and Zoning Board member Frank Harrison initiated the moratorium request when he said, “What I’m asking for today is a six-month moratorium on building any structure, residential or rental, that would exceed three bedrooms.”

He then asked the commission to place this request on a future agenda.

“Anna Maria has done this, Holmes Beach has done this, and it gives us some breathing room to get our ordinance in place to help regulate rentals,” he said.

Joanne Keir spoke next and said, “I’m here to express my concern about the see moratorium, page 15

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Chief justifies 25 mph speed limit The city recently lowered the speed limit in the vicinity of Anna Maria Elementary School to 25 mph.

Northbound (28 Days) Total Vehicles: 236,605

SOUTHBOUND (29 Days) Total Vehicles: 224,839

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Building permit fees to increase

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Over 35 MPH

2,409

1%

234,235 99%

Under 34 MPH

222,430 99%

Under 29 MPH

185,337 79%

Under 29 MPH

175,458 79%

20 MPH - 30 MPH

149,224 63%

20 MPH - 30 MPH

144,620 63%

HOLMES BEACH – In a consensus, city commissioners at last week’s meeting agreed to increase building permit fees 50 to 60 percent.

During a budget discussion in July, Mayor Bob Johnson told commissioners that the building department costs nearly twice as much as the revenue it generates, and he planned to increase building department fees.

He said the current fee schedule was established in 1998 and generates about $500,000 a year and noted, “If we leave it, we have a hole. We need to close that gap.”

Johnson said the proposed draft is a 50 to 60 percent increase and would generate $812,000 as opposed to this year’s $450,487.

“It makes sense to me,” Commissioner Jean Peelen said.

“As a developer in the past, I never objected to paying my fair share,” Commissioner Marvin Grossman added.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said some of the fees are based on property value and asked who determines that value.

“The contractor states on the application the

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Over 35 MPH

2,370

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Under 34 MPH

HOLMES BEACH – After a commissioner and several residents questioned why the city recently lowered the speed limit in the vicinity of Anna Maria Elementary School, Police Chief Bill Tokajer issued a memo to explain the action.

The speed limit was lowered from 35 mph to 25 mph to coincide with the start of school. The lower limit begins at the Manatee Beach and continues to the Island Branch Library.

Tokajer said the chart shown on this page shows that “the majority of vehicles traveling in this area already travel between 20 and 30 mph with only approximately 1 percent of vehicles travel at or above the 35 mph posted speed limit.

“It is my belief that all residential streets should have a posted speed

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of no more than 25 mph, especially those with high mixed use by pedestrians and bicycles.”

Resident Dick Motzer expressed his concern in an e-mail to commissioners “We, as well as other residents, had no prior knowledge that this was going to occur and wondered if the commissioners knew,” Motzer said.

Motzer referenced a Florida Department of Transportation manual regarding changes in speed limits on state roads that states, “With respect to residence districts, a municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 mph on lo-

cal streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable.”

“It appears to us a study with data is necessary,” Motzer said. “Was a study done, and if so, where can we find the results?”

However, Tokajer pointed out that State Road 789 stops at the intersection of Manatee Avenue and East Bay Drive and the road in question is in the city’s jurisdiction.

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Treasurer search continues Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke provided the commission and the public with an update on the search for a new city treasurer and finance director in the wake of Sheila Dalton’s surprise resignation last month.

“We’ve gotten a surprisingly strong response on this.

The resumes received so far are about half and half Florida residents and out of Florida residents,” Clarke said.

After noting that an ad in a Florida League of Cities publication was still forthcoming, Clarke said, “We expect to have a full field of people from which to choose, and I’m confident by the next meeting, we will have some more results on this to report to you.”

The position has been advertised with a pay range of $43,805 to $66,260 and Dalton was making $55,827 at the time of her resignation.

Special magistrate approved for tree house Holmes Beach city commissioners approved an agreement with Kelly M. Fernandez, of Persson & Cohen, to provide special magistrate services in the tree house case.

A recent court order upheld the Code Enforcement Board’s 2013 order to remove the violations or demolish the tree house in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge at 103 29th St. The board also had imposed a fine of $100 per day on tree house owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen for failure to comply, but the couple was granted a stay from the fine until the code enforcement issue was settled in the court.

Now the city can proceed with a special master hearing on whether to issue an order imposing a fine, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said.

Board to pay Zaccagnino attorney’s fees Holmes Beach city commissioners agreed to pay $6,777.75 in attorney’s fees for former Commissioner David Zaccagnino in the defense of ethics charges against him brought by former Mayor Carmel Monti in 2014. The Florida Commission on Ethics cleared Zaccagnino earlier this year.

Zaccagnono’s attorney, Maggie Mooney-Portale pointed out in a letter to the mayor and commissioners, “Florida law recognizes that public officials are entitled to legal fee reimbursement from the local government that they served when they successfully defend themselves in litigation arising out of the performance of their official governmental duties when it serves a public purpose.”

Correction The job title of Thomas Rex Ogle (T. Rex), of the Holmes Beach Police Department, was incorrectly identified in last week’s edition. Ogle is the department’s records clerk.

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Development ordinances discussed

A new ordinance would require the issuance of a building permit before lot clearance or demolition can take place.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have directed City Planner Alan Garrett to continue working on new ordinances related to the building moratorium adopted last September.

These actions took place during Thursday’s City Commission work session, which followed the commission’s regular meeting.

The commission reached consensus that Garrett should draft an ordinance that would require a property owner to have a cityapproved building permit before being issued a permit to clear a lot or demolish an existing structure.

Commission Chair Chuck Webb said this would prevent people from tearing down an existing building, only to find out later that the new building they hoped to

build would not be consistent with city code and would therefore be denied or delayed.

Webb said the ordinance might prevent future lawsuits and disputes, while also protecting innocent applicants from tearing down a house they might have otherwise kept.

“They would not have torn down the structure to begin with had they known in the end that they were not going to be getting what they thought they would get,” he said.

Mayor Dan Murphy agreed. He said the ordinance might encourage the preservation of small, historic single-story bungalows if property owners discover their land cannot be developed in a significantly more intensive manner.

“People need to know up front whether it’s going to fly or not going to fly,” he said.

When Commissioner Dale Woodland asked about unintended consequences, Garrett said Realtors sometimes prefer to clear a lot before putting it on the market in order to make it look larger and more attractive to buyers.

The ordinance would still allow for the demolition of structures deemed unsafe.

Other actions

The commission directed Garrett to initiate a review of the city’s land development code (LDC) to ensure that it is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan.

Garrett suggested this be done by the Planning and Zoning Board.

Webb agreed and said it would provide planning board members with a greater understanding of the comp plan and LDC. Garrett said the review experience would also enhance board members understanding of zoning goals and objectives.

Webb said the last substantive adjustments to the comp plan took place in 2007.

Commissioner Doug Copeland said the most recent changes to the LDC pertained to duplexes and some of the zoning on Pine Avenue. He also mentioned a previous commission-approved see DEVELOPMENT, page 33

Sea grape cutting case concludes The property owner who had the sea grapes cut agrees to a DEP order and a pre-trial agreement.

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

HOLMES BEACH – City Attorney Patricia Petruff reported that Jose Vivero has signed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s consent order regarding illegal sea grape trimming in the 4300 block of Second Avenue.

In addition, he has agreed to a pre-trial agreement with Assistant State Attorney Heather Doyle, and Petruff asked the commission to allow Mayor Bob Johnson to execute the agreement with Doyle.

The DEP order

The DEP order includes the following: • Vivero must hire a certified arborist and submit a detailed

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The sea grapes in the 4300 block of Second Avenue have begun to sprout new growth. management plan of the affected area to the DEP. The area shall be under the management of the arborist for a minimum of one year.

• Within 30 days of the order, Vivero shall obtain the services of a qualified lighting consultant and submit a proposed exterior light-

ing plan for his house to the DEP. Within 30 days of DEP approval, the plan shall be completed.

• Vivero shall not conduct any construction or excavation seaward of the CCCl (coastal see sea grape, page 33

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Building moratorium ordinance passes first reading The board fixed a glitch regarding additions to existing homes with more than four bedrooms.

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HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners straightened out a glitch in the building moratorium ordinance that would have made it difficult for people that currently have four bedrooms or more to add on to their homes.

The ordinance to end the moratorium calls for a maximum of four bedrooms in singlefamily homes and two per side in duplexes in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts.

The ordinance also establishes the non-conforming status of existing single-family dwelling units with more than four bedrooms and individual dwelling units with more than three bedrooms in duplex structures.

However, Building Official Jim McGuinness asked, “I need some clarification. This statement makes all single-family homes with more than four bedrooms non-conforming. What if they want to add another room?”

City Attorney Patricia Petruff said if an owner wants to increase the square footage it would have to meet LAR (living arearatio) and not be a bedroom or room that could be converted into a bedroom.

McGuinness pointed out, “In our code there is a prohibition against expanding the area of a nonconforming structure. To do that, they have to go before the Board of Adjustment. That could be interpreted to mean any addition to a non-conforming structure.”

A policy decision

Petruff said it’s a policy decision of the City Commission.

“We have said to all residents, ‘We are limiting your right to

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Commission urged to implement BBAR Homebuilders say the average space devoted to bedrooms and bathroom is 41 percent.

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build a five-bedroom house,’” Commissioner Jean Peelen stressed. “I would be opposed to further restricting our residents.

We need language for people who want to expand.”

Petruff said they could add language to clarify the issue, and McGuinness suggested adding that the structure is non-conform-

HOLMES BEACH – At a meeting to discuss the building moratorium ordinance, resident Margie Motzer urged city commissioners to implement the bedroom and bathroom area ratio or BBAR. “Approximately 2/1/2 years ago, you felt it was important to gain control over the square footage of the living area, so you implemented the LAR (living area ratio),” she told the board. “Today we believe it is equally important to gain control of the area of the bedrooms and bathrooms and implement the BBAR.” “According to averages based on information from homebuilders themselves, in a residential home, the average space devoted to bedrooms and bathroom is 41 percent. The space in the bedrooms and bathrooms of many of the new homes being built in our residential neighborhoods is almost 70 percent.”

She said multiplying the LAR (living area ratio) of the home by 41 percent would give the maximum square footage that could be allocated to all bedrooms and bathrooms. This could be done in the

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to add a laundry room without going to the board of adjustment.”

Jim McGuinness Building official

Happy Labor Day! Kick back and enjoy a little piece of paradise.

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EDITORIAL Good times, again

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ith so much tension existing over numerous critical and divisive issues facing the Island these days, it was a welcome sight Saturday night to see Island residents of all stripes come together for a good time and a good cause at the bowling fundraiser for the Community Center.

The inaugural LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air Bowling Tournament was held at the AMF Lanes in Bradenton and turned out to be a huge success.

As the successor to the long-running O'Connor Bowling Challenge, the LaPensee event held its own nicely, providing everyone with a fun evening while raising money for the Center.

A big thank you and congratulations are in order for all those involved in organizing the tournament, especially Mike and Karen LaPensee for stepping up and shouldering the main sponsorship; the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's John Horne, for hosting the after-event awards party at his restaurant (as he has done for years); Wende Webb from the Community Center and Caryn Hodge from the Chiles Group for tirelessly working at so many tasks Saturday night, all of which kept the whole thing running along.

It's times like these when we are reminded just how rich in community tradition the Island actually is. Celebrations and fundraisers, big and small, are so numerous throughout the year that we take them for granted. Many are free, such as the Island Chamber's Bayfest, Sean Murphy's St. Patrick's Day parade, the Privateers Fourth of July Parade and the Chiles Group's Easter events at the Sandbar and down Pine Avenue, just to name a few.

But they all share the Island spirit of coming together, giving back and self-sacrifice. Wouldn't it be nice if we could take that approach in solving the problems facing our community today?

Cooperation, not confrontation. Just a thought.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Too many regulators There seems to be determined activities to stop the growth of tourism on the Island. A $600,000 budget for code enforcement (The Sun, Aug. 19). Maybe we have too many codes.

A 7 percent increase in law enforcement (funding). Maybe we have too many laws and too many enforcers.

Regulating the size of houses, swimming pools, bedrooms, and how many people can sleep in them.

Maybe we have too many regulators.

Shawn Kaleta is villainized for his big houses with their many bedrooms and their swimming pools.

Has he changed the Island look and feel? Yes. They have changed a lot of junky lots and rundown houses into beautiful homes and the fact is, if he were not housing the hundreds of people, maybe thousands, who love the Island enough to pay outrageous rental fees we might have to have

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a major hotel chain doing it. That would certainly change the Island ambiance. It is still a small town with a lot of big and small houses and everything in between; landscaping, good restaurants, good music, entertainment everywhere, a great Coffee Haus - thank you Bev and MJ - and a beach to die for.

The three months of some inconvenience is a small price to pay for nine months of pure pleasure. In my opinion.

Rex Hagen Owner on Anna Maria Island since 1953

25 mph speed limit overdue We are residents of Holmes Beach.

The 25 mph speed limit throughout the city is long overdue in this busy tourist town. While I am addressing the issue of safety there is another problem. With so much grassy areas

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along bike paths, why are the bike paths so narrow? Let's widen the paths and make it safer for bikers and drivers.

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25 mph speed limit not needed It’s been a positive and productive year on AMI. The ULI study brought people together. We looked at what was, what is, and what could be for the greater good of our people, businesses and the environment. We’ve built a stronger sense of community and respect for preservation. Several groups are working together to address Island issues.

So, it’s not acceptable for one or a few individuals to lower the Holmes Beach speed limit from 35 to 25 mph

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: What do you think of the new 25 mph speed limit in Holmes Beach?

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Wednesday Sept. 2

I don't think it was necessary.

There wasn't a problem there to begin with.

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

Thursday Sept 3

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

Friday Sept. 4

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I think it's a good idea. Safety should come first, especially by the school.

THIS WEEK’S SURVEY What do you think of the moratorium on front yard swimming pools in Holmes Beach?

Monday

• It's a good idea. Pools belong in back yards.

• It's a bad idea. Some properties don't have big enough back yards for pools.

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without any community input. The ULI report confirmed we have a congestion issue. Speeding was not a priority. Actually, lowering the speed limit adds to the congestion problem. At 35 mph there are natural gaps in traffic so we can turn left onto Gulf Drive. At 25 mph, vehicles slow to a bumper-to-bumper parade making it more difficult to get out.

Of course, safety and protecting children are important to us all, but

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don’t use our children as a ruse to lower the limit. We protect them with a 15 mph limit and an HBPD officer present as they come to and leave school. This is much safer than other county school zones. The funds used for the new speed limit signs would have been put to better use by adding a sidewalk on the west side of Gulf Drive across from the school.

The 25 mph limit actually distracts drivers as they eye the speedometer and look for speed traps. It adds an emotional element, another

mental distraction. Slower does not equal safer.

There is no need for an Islandwide 25 mph limit. While the S-curve and congested areas call for slower speeds, other areas do not.

Holmes Beach needs to reinstate the 35 mph limit to ease congestion and keep traffic flowing. Please refrain from making changes that affect the community without first getting feedback.

Donna Harris and Brian Northam Holmes Beach

Sept. 7

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

Tuesday Sept. 8

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

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

Wednesday Sept. 9

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

DNA and 9/11 presented by Tom Bode, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

Thursday Sept. 10

Sunset starlight paddle, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 6;30 to 9 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7.

Friday Sept. 11

Senior Adventures trip to SRQ Airport tour and lunch, Bradenton/Sarasota, meet at Annie Silver Senior Center, 103 23rd Street N, Bradenton Beach. Van leaves at 10 a.m. Please reserve.

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

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9/2: City Commission special meeting, 6 p.m.

9/9: City Commission first budget public hearing, 6 p.m.

9/10: City Commission work session, 6 p.m.

For information, call 7086130.

9/8: City Commission meeting, 7 p.m.

9/10: City Commission work session, 7 p.m.

For information, call 7085800.

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Bradenton Beach 107 Gulf Drive N.

9/2: CIP/City Commission, 10:30 a.m.

9/2: Pier Team, 11 a.m.

9/3: Community Redevelopment Agency, 5:15 p.m.

9/3: City Commission first budget public hearing, 5:45 p.m.

9/3: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m.

9/9: Planning and Zoning Board, 1 p.m.

For information, call 7781005.

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Labor Day, Sept. 7

The administrative offices of the Anna Maria Island Community Center, the West Manatee Fire & Rescue District and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach will be closed. There will be no Waste Management or Waste Pro solid waste or recycling collection. All residential collections for Waste Management will be one day later than usual for the entire week. All residential collections for Waste Pro will resume the next regularly scheduled collection day.

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Moratorium on front yard pools The moratorium is for six months and was effective at the close of business on Aug. 27.

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

HOLMES BEACH – In a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners approved a moratorium on swimming pools in front yards.

Chair Judy Titsworth said she became concerned after learning that the city recently received an application for a swimming pool between the required front yard and the wall of the house. The required front yard is the setback, typically 20 feet.

City Planner Bill Brisson explained that the concern is because it creates an activity in the front yard that is not expected. He said few cities prohibit it because it is rare.

“The only places I’ve ever seen it are wealthy communities, estates with monstrous yards in front blocked by 20 foot hedges,” he said.

However, he noted that these homes are commercial not residential uses and “that’s why people aren’t concerned about being in the front yard. They’re on vacation, and they don’t care that much.”

Change the character

“If you have a concern aesthetically or if you feel it could change even more of the character of the community, I think you’d want to deal with it,” Brisson advised.

He said they could prohibit pools between the face of the building to the setback line, but it would require new definitions.

“Anything below 36 inches can be in the front yard,” City Attorney Patricia Petruff pointed out. “Think of anything else that may be a cause for concern that is 36 inches or lower that you don’t want in that space.”

Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if there is a rush to put pools in front yards.

Building Official Jim McGuinness explained that it is not being done in new construction but in existing houses to make them into resort housing.

Commissioner Pat Morton said he knows of others who want to put to pools in front yards.

Larry Chatt, of Island Real Estate, said he has a duplex with a pool in the front yard and that many duplexes don’t have much of a back yard. He said with the proposed ordinance to allow only one pool per duplex lot and this moratorium, they are “hitting duplexes pretty hard.”

Commissioners approved the moratorium for six months to be effective at the close of business on that day, Aug. 27.

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Congratulations, winners From left, Chiles Group scholarship coordinator Joan McCaw of the Manatee Community Foundation, scholarship winners Anastasia Belomyltseva and Krystin Bailey, scholarship sponsor Ed Chiles of the Chiles Group and scholarship winner Shelby Manson held an informal celebration at the Sandbar recently. Belomyltseva plans to attend Ringling College of Art and Design majoring in advertising, Bailey plans to attend State College of Florida in the dental hygiene program, and Manson plans to attend the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg to study accounting.

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Off to the pub The Anna Maria Island Privateers took their pirate ship, The Skullywag, on a pub crawl to establishments on Cortez Road last week, wreaking havoc and fun in their wake.

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Oyster Bar steams ahead The Oyster Bar owner has increased his offer and agreed to lease and sublet the bait shop and retail space too.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The lease negotiations between the city and Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne are moving right along.

During the Aug. 20 city commission meeting, City Attorney Ricinda Perry said she had been in contact with Horne’s attorney and felt comfortable with the financial terms discussed.

The City Commission then voted unanimously to move forward with the pier lease negotiations.

In regard to Horne increasing his original offer, Mayor Jack Clarke said, “We are getting $32,000 instead of $20,000, plus the 2 percent, plus $12,000 for buildings two and three, and this goes up $10,000 a year for five years.”

In July, Horne was awarded the rights to negotiate a lease with the city based on an original proposal that called for him to pay the city $1,666 per month in year one, plus

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne discusses pier lease details with the city commission three percent of gross revenues above and beyond $1 million.

The new figures amount to an initial monthly base rent of $2,666, plus two percent of all total gross revenues. The base rent increases to $3,500 in year two and continues to escalate from there.

“If we do $1 million in sales, it would be $52,000 to the city, so that would be substantially more than $1,600 a month. If we don’t do more than a million, I’m going to come back to you and ask you what the heck’s going on,” Horne said, regarding the amended offer submitted by his We Are

Back Inc. The incorporation name is a reference to the Oyster Bar’s Island origin and its pending return.

It was also learned during the recent meeting that Horne agreed to serve as the tenant for the city-owned bait shop and retail space also located on the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

After meeting Horne said, “We feel like we are moving forward. There’s still a couple details the attorneys need to work out, but I think we got everybody on the same sheet of music today. We’ve had sev-

eral visits to the pier with contractors and architects, so we feel we can seriously move forward.”

When asked about the menu he had in mind, Horne said, “We’re looking at doing our top menu items. It won’t be the entire Oyster Bar menu; it’ll be an express menu with counter service and a bar.”

He said the exact name of the establishment has not yet been determined but several ideas are being kicked around.

Horne anticipates a January opening and said he would pursue a liquor license.

Horne said he has already engaged in preliminary discussions with Paradise Boat Tours owner Sherman Baldwin about subletting the small office space the Castn-Cage owners previously used as a bait shop.

“I’m very happy about that, and I think the city is making all the right moves,” Baldwin said, noting that he hopes to operate a ticket office for his tour boats and the water taxi service he plans to pursue.

Horne said he also has had tentative discussions regarding John Maguire’s interest in subletting the bait shop. Since the Aug. 20 meeting, others have also expressed to Horne an interest in leasing the original bait shop space that is the larger of the two structures adjacent to the restaurant.

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Bowlers hit sweet spot for Center Local bowlers helped raise funds for the AMI Community Center.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Bowlers found their strike groove this weekend at the AMF Lanes on Cortez Road and turned the inaugural LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air Bowling Tournament into an unparalleled success to benefit the Island Community Center.

According the Center’s Wende Webb, about 170 bowlers participated in the long-running tournament formerly known as the O’Connor Bowling Challenge. “Everybody had fun and there were a lot of new people and young people this year,� Webb said. “One group asked to have the lights turned off so their bowling balls would glow in the dark and (former Holmes Beach Commissioner) David Zaccagnino sponsored the kid’s lane. We had a new woman in town from Ireland who had that whole line of kids under control.�

Final results for award winners were unavailable at press time, but Webb added: “It was a great group of people and going to the Anna Maria Oyster bar for the awards ceremony afterwards was half the fun.�

As far as fundraising for the Community Center, Webb said the event generated approximately $1,800 in raffle ticket sales and around $4,000 in entry fees, from which the bowling costs were deducted. “With the sponsors and everything else, we made twice as much as we did in the past. From the point of view of helping the Center, the tournament did its job.

We got our goal accomplished,�

Webb said.

"We couldn't have done it without the support from the LaPensees and the Sun's wonderful donations. “And everyone I talked to had fun,� she added.

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Clockwise above left: Peter Goodman, of Team LaPensee, pours a beer from what has to be the most interesting dispenser of the night; John Horne's crew from the Anna Maria Oyster Bar poses for a team photo; Rhonda Gula, of Team D Coy Ducks, is all smiles; Team Jessie's Island Store is, left to right, Greg McKinney, April Gonzalez, Michelle McRae and Jimmy Lachepelle.

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Building official contract amended

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Barefoot Tiki Bar sold

According to county records, Nicole Heslop and Jon Westergard have sold the Barefoot Tiki Bar business and property at 5704 Marina Drive to Indiana businessman G. Michael Ross. The selling price was $800,000, according to county records.

Current plans call for the property to continue operating as a restaurant and bar, with future improvements possible.

Heslop and Westergard plan to do some traveling before deciding what, if anything, they’ll do next. They thank their patrons and employees and encourage them to continue supporting the new ownership and management team.

Last week, the Anna Maria City Commission unanimously authorized Mayor Dan Murphy to amend the existing contract with the M.T. Causley firm, which provides the city with contracted building official Jimmy Strickland.

“Mr. Causley had asked for a 5 percent increase, and I negotiated our way down to a 2.3 percent increase,” Murphy told the commission.

“He had said he would like to be able to have a 90-day cancellation term, and I only wanted 60 days, so we made that change. The way the contract was written in the past, they paid overtime anytime the building official had to work at 5 p.m. I changed that to any time over 40 hours.

"We paid a significant amount of overtime last year because the building official was at almost every meeting.

In this case, what I can do now is change the building official’s schedule to work from noon until 8 rather than pay the overtime,” Murphy explained.

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value of the work proposed,” Building Official Jim McGuinness explained. “We look at that value and place it through a number of valuation filters to make sure it’s factual and close to its market value.”

City Attorney Patricia Petruff said they could increase the fees by resolution instead of by ordinance.

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growing number of rentals in our community. I’m also hear to express the concerns of a dozen to 15 people I’ve spoken with in my neighborhood who feel exactly the same way. I think a moratorium would serve us all well in giving us time to take stock of the situation here.

I hope we can work together and create a vision for our community and how we want to live here.�

After expressing concerns about neighborhoods disappearing and some neighbors feeling angry, depressed or helpless, Keir said, “Others are determined to take action and I hope you’ll join us. Let’s take action now before it’s too late.�

Keir’s husband, former Bradenton Beach Commissioner Bob Connors, said, “A moratorium is not going to say no development, it’s just holding back to give the planning and zoning board and the commission time to assess the situation.�

He also said, “The thing we have going for us is all the work is in place. They’ve been doing it in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. All we have to do is follow their lead and come up with a sensible way of controlling the situation.�

Betsy Sillars said there are multiple construction projects taking place within two blocks of her home on Avenue A. “Obviously, the developers know the heat is on in the cities to the north, but not in Bradenton Beach, hence the flurry of activity. I would be interested to know how many of these houses are being built by the same builders that caused Holmes Beach’s and Anna Maria’s current problems,� she said.

In regard to the large number of occupants that share some vacation rentals, Sillars said, “Are they doing anything wrong? No, but they are disturbing the peace. You expect the condos and motels along Gulf Drive to be hustle-bustle, but now the once-peaceful neighborhoods are becoming that as well. We look to the city to protect our neighborhoods, our community and our rights as residents by enforcing regulations on these rental properties.�

Construction is booming but a building moratorium may be looming on the horizon.

Ave. C indicate four bedrooms. County records list Anna Maria Island Beaches Real Estate’s Sharon and Creighton Faust as the property owners. Their office is also located at 5702 Marina Drive. Najmy is listed as the company’s registered agent, and its authorized persons include James Bayer, Joseph Varner and Kaleta.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Building Official Steve Gilbert estimates the city has approximately 15 residential building permits currently under review or associated with structures already under construction.

Some of the permits issued or being considered, Gilbert said, will lead to additional vacation rentals, including those going up on 22nd Street, near Avenue C, Avenue B, and another on Eighth Street South.

A possible building moratorium will be discussed at Thursday’s City Commission meeting. If eventually enacted, a moratorium would not apply to building permits already submitted or granted.

One of the largest new residential structures being built is at 2119 Avenue B. Built on a lot and a half, and containing approximately 3,500 square feet of air conditioned space, the building plans indicate eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and two half-baths. With at least three garage stalls, the structure is expected to provide onsite parking for at least six cars.

When asked if this will be the largest residential structure in Bradenton Beach, Gilbert said it is among the largest, but he is aware of four or five that are larger.

City records indicate that Shawn Kaleta’s Beach to Bay Construction is the contractor. County records indicate the property is owned by 301 22nd LLC. State records list Bradenton attorney Louis

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State records list Vayais’ business address as 1401 Eighth St. W, in Bradenton, where Najmy’s Bradenton law office is located. County records list Vayais’ address as 5702 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, where Anna Maria Vacations is located.

Najmy is the registered agent for Anna Maria Vacations LLC and Kaleta is listed as its managing member.

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One block to the west, two more large residential structures are being built across the street from one another at 2201 Ave. C and 2119 Ave. C. According to the building plans, the structure at 2201 Ave. C will contain six bedrooms and at least four dens. County records list Vayais as the owner and 5702 Marina Drive as the owner’s address.

Plans for the new structure at 2119

On the south side of town, a different kind of vacation rental is being built at 105 8th St. S., where General Contractor Kenny Wallace is erecting a four bedroom prefabricated structure on property owned by Lisa Kelly.

According to Wallace, the 3,040 square foot structure will contain 2,400 square feet of air-conditioned interior space.

A few weeks ago, the four modular components manufactured in Georgia (with cabinets, plumbing fixtures and other interior amenities already installed) arrived by truck and were lifted into place by crane. “You basically bolt it together,� Wallace said.

He said SandCastle Coastal Homes charges $170-$180 per square foot for a prefabricated structure compared to the average cost of $230-$250 per square foot for a structure built on site, and total construction time is 90 and 100 days compared to 12-14 months using traditional methods. Wallace said he already received an inquiry from a nearby property owner.

Wallace designed the structure to be slightly narrower than usual because it would have crept into the state’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone had it extended another six inches westward toward the Gulf.

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Citizens shedding more policies The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved the removal of up to 279,357 personal residential policies and 1,500 commercial residential polices from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

The announcement, part of the state’s ongoing depopulation effort to reduce the number of policies in the state-created Citizens and transfer them to the private insurance market, brings the total number of policies approved for potential take-outs this year to 994,193. So far this year, 128,133 policies have been removed from Citizens.

By statute, policyholders may choose to remain covered by Citizens during take-out offers. Policyholders of these companies will be affected: • Anchor Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 40,000 personal residential policies (31,904 Personal Lines accounts and 8,096 Coastal accounts) • Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 23,000 personal residential policies (20,700 Personal Lines accounts and 2,300 Coastal accounts) • Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 50,000 personal residential policies (35,000 Personal Lines accounts and 15,000 Coastal Accounts) and up to 500 commercial residential

policies (400 Commercial Lines accounts and 100 Coastal accounts) • Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 51,666 personal residential policies (20,666 Personal Lines accounts and 31,000 Coastal accounts) • Olympus Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 21,691 personal residential policies (17,173 Personal Lines accounts and 4,518 Coastal accounts) • Safepoint Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 38,000 personal residential policies (15,000 Personal Lines accounts and 23,000 Coastal accounts) • United Property & Casualty Insurance Company – approved to remove up to 55,000 personal residential policies (19,800 Personal Lines accounts and 35,200 Coastal accounts) and up to 1,000 commercial residential policies (940 Commercial Lines accounts and 60 Coastal accounts).

The take-out periods begin Oct. 27 for personal residential policies, impacting both personal lines and coastal account policies, and Oct. 20 for commercial residential policies impacting both commercial lines and coastal account policies.

Citizen’s personal lines and commercial lines accounts are mostly noncoastal properties; the coastal accounts are coastal properties.

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Spooner to run unopposed There will still be competitive races for the mayor’s seat and the Ward 3 seat.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Bridge Street business owner Jake Spooner was the only candidate to qualify last week to run for the Ward 1 City Commission seat. Because he is now running unopposed, the 36-year-old Spooner will automatically become the Ward 1 commissioner in November.

In addition to owning and operating the Bridge Street Bazaar and The FishHole adventure golf course, Spooner previously served on the city’s Scenic Waves Committee and par- Spooner ticipated in the recentlycompleted charter review process. He is also an officer for the Bridge Street Merchants association.

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oriented commission that initiates new projects rather than rehashing past projects and problems. Spooner said he would like the commission to address parking alternatives on Bridge Street, and he also feels he can bring added perspective to the vacation rental discussions.

He feels his longtime residency and experience as a business owner will benefit the commission and the city, and when necessary, he hopes to help broker compromise when the commission finds itself divided on an issue.

The Ward 1 race has been all but settled, but as a result of last week’s qualifying period, there will be races for the mayor’s seat currently held by Jack Clarke and the Ward 3 commission seat currently held by Janie Robertson.

Clarke will face former Mayor Bill Shearon in a rematch of the recall election Clarke won in May; and Robertson will be challenged by Coastal Watersports owner Ralph Cole, who is making his first bid for public office.

The city elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and vote by mail ballots will be sent out in early October

ANNA MARIA – Five candidates qualified to run for three available city commission seats, but the residency status of one candidate has been called into question.

Incumbent Anna Maria Commissioners Carol Carter, Doug Copeland and Damato Dale Woodland qualified to run for reelection and Penny Naylor and John Damato qualified to run as challengers.

On Friday, the city received a letter addressed to the mayor, commissioners and clerk that said, “We wish to call to your attention the recent qualification of Mr. John Damato to seek office as commissioner … It is our opinion, based on the attached documents, that

Mr. Damato does not meet the two year residency requirement as stipulated in the city charter.”

The attached documents included maps and property tax information, and the letter noted that Damato lists his business address at a property in Bradenton he has owned since 2002.

“The property he owns is covered by a homestead, thus declaring it as his home for the purposes of the 2014 tax year. Furthermore, on a recent blog written by Mr. Damato, he states in part, ‘Although I do not live on the Island full-time…’” the letter states.

The blog referred to is the agent’s description found at the Sato Real Estate website, which Damato says was written when he first started working for the company.

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Shoreline access to be restricted Kayak and Jet-Ski launching and beaching will soon be prohibited.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County officials are enacting a no entry zone for kayakers, canoers, jet-skiers, swimmers and others south of the South Coquina Boat Ramp, between the boat ramp and the entrance to Longboat Pass.

The no entry zone that prohibits swimming, wading and other forms of entry on the Gulf side along Coquina Beach and the pass will be extended around the bayside and up to the south boat ramp.

The county hopes to have this in effect and under enforcement during the Labor Day weekend, depending on when the new signs can be manufactured and installed.

In order to discourage park-like activities in that area, the picnic pavilion, tables and grills will be removed and later relocated across the street.

Some Australian pines located near the south ramp restrooms will be removed to make room for additional boat trailer parking; and gates will be used to limit vehicular traffic on the access road parallel to Gulf Drive. The access road will remain open to foot and bike traffic and will still provide access to Leffis Key. When county staffers Charlie Hunsicker and Alan Lai Hipp presented their plans to county

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The bayside shoreline at the south end of the Island has long been used by swimmers, kayakers, Jet-Skiers and others. The illustration indicates the new no entry zone near the South Coquina Boat Ramp. commissioners, some were surprised to hear about the expanded no entry zone.

Hunsicker and Hipp said their concerns stem from the presence of boats entering and exiting the boat ramps in an area increasingly populated by other users in waters subject to unpredictable currents and tides.

“The boat ramp has evolved over time to become a boat ramp and a park,” Hunsicker said.

He said the goal is to focus on boat launching while decreasing other uses that put people in harm’s way. Hipp mentioned safety concerns pertaining to the nearby county barge ramp and the high volume of boat traffic traveling through Longboat Pass.

Hipp said launching and parking capabilities needed to be expanded, especially during peak use periods, including the com-

mercial fishing season.

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Joe Westerman, Director of Safety Bob Smith, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale and Mayor Jack Clarke expressed their support.

Speciale said this is an opportunity to do something proactive by eliminating potential problems before they occur.

Westerman said congestion near the Marine Rescue building impedes his unit’s ability to access their headquarters, and he expressed concerns that a speeding motorist would someday strike someone coming off of Leffis Key. Commissioner Carol Whitmore said she was OK with removing the picnic amenities, but expressed concerns about limiting the public’s access to the waterway and the access road and the removal of the Australian pines.

“I don’t remember talking about that,” she said in regard the commission’s preliminary discussions with staff.

Commission Chair Betsy Benac said removing public access to the water did not sit well with her.

Commissioner Robin DeSabatino said, “We need to make sure everyone’s safe. I support this.”

In reference to previous incidents and accidents, Commissioner John Chappie said, “It’s not that bad things can happen, it’s that bad things have already happened.”

Commissioner Charles Smith also supported the changes that did not require commission approval.

During public input, Shawn Mayo said, “We launch our JetSki’s there and have for years.

It seems like something’s being taken away ... where will the

canoers, kayakers, Jet-Skiers and paddle boarders go that really deserve direct access to the Gulf of Mexico?”

Hunsicker suggested Jet-Skiers use the boat ramp, while others use the shoreline just south of the North Coquina Boat Ramp to launch non-motorized vessels, which he said would provide folks an opportunity to find their sea legs before venturing into congested waters.

The north boat ramp remains closed for safety reasons, but the general area remains open and is scheduled for major repairs and renovations later this year or early next year.

While launching his kayak Thursday afternoon, Matt Rackowski said, “I’m a Navy veteran.

If I want to launch my kayak I’m going to do it. If they don’t like it, they can give me a ticket.”

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Comment on green turtles Public comment is welcome by Friday, Sept. 25 on a proposal by NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) into 11 distinct population segments under the Endangered Species Act. Green sea turtles occasionally nest on Anna Maria Island. The species is currently listed as threatened globally, with the exception of the Florida and Mexican Pacific coast breeding populations,

which are listed as endangered.

The proposal would remove the current listings and instead list eight distinct population segments as threatened and three as endangered.

• Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.

1. Go to www.regulations. gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAANMFS-2012-0154, 2. Click the “Comment Now!” icon,

complete the required fields, and 3. Enter or attach your comments.

• Submit written comments to Green Turtle Proposed Listing Rule, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910; or Green Turtle Proposed Listing Rule, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Florida Ecological Services Office, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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Bye, bye birdies Shorebird nesting season is winding down, and the fencing that protects their nesting area at the Bradenton Beach/Holmes Beach line is coming down this week, said Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. State wildlife officials continue to investigate the death of three black skimmer chicks and the destruction of five loggerhead sea turtle nests by an ATV rider in June.

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

Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Annual scallop search a big hit with community Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

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arasota Bay Watch held its annual scallop search out of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Saturday Aug. 29. This event grows in popularity each year, and registration closed a record three weeks before the event.

Although there were a few less live scallops found this year, 31 versus 40 last year, there were some very encouraging signs.

The live scallops that were found were the largest to date (a later search date this year) and snorkelers found 220 recently dead

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At right, Ellie and Jack Martin hold live scallops from a Sarasota Bay Watch sanctuary. Above, scallop searchers relax over lunch following a morning spent tracking down the elusive bivalves. scallops. The dead ones were also very large and clean, as evidenced by the fact that they had very few barnacles on them. There

have also been many reports of very recent sightings of scallops that are now dead. Many of these shells were brought in for

viewing and verification by local experts. There is a good chance that these scallops are dead because they recently spawned.

A total of 32 crafts were on the bay with searchers this year deploying see reel time, page 24

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Snook season opens Sept. 1 Annie''s Bait & Tackle

My customers are reporting catching mangrove snapper, spottail grunts and Spanish mackerel along the rock ledge in front of the cafe on Coquina Beach.

Capt. Daniel Kesten says that the bait is plentiful off the beaches or you can chum it up in the flats.

Catch and release snook are ready for opening day Sept. 1. They are biting best on live bait in the early morning and at dusk, but prefer dead bait during the day. The larger redfish are schooling, and trout are on the deeper grass flats.

Capt. Sam Kimball is catching beautiful red grouper on his 3/4 day trips along with yellowtail, lane, and mangrove snapper. Grunts and porgies round out the trips. Scamp are showing up on his all day trips.

Capt. Scott Moore says catch and release snook are around the passes and off the beaches. The larger redfish have schooled. Mangrove snapper are on the hard bottom along the

edge of the Intracoastal Waterway and around the passes. Pompano are showing up around the Cortez and Longboat bridges.

Captain Rick Grassett

Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released snook, tarpon, trout, bluefish and redfish on flies and top water plugs in Sarasota during the past week.

Fly angler Bob Delano, from Savannah, Ga., fished a predawn snook/ flats trip in Sarasota Bay with me on Friday morning. He caught and released several snook, a tarpon and jumped a couple of other tarpon on flies. An experienced fly angler and fly tier, Bob tied up some glass minnow fly creations of his own, which worked very well for the snook and tarpon.

Al Ribas and Joey Armas, from Miami, Fla., and AJ Ribas, from Port

Charlotte, Fla., fished with me on Saturday morning. We worked bait schools on deep and shallow grass flats on the east side of Sarasota Bay, where they had steady action catching and releasing trout, Jacks, ladyfish, bluefish, snook and a nice red on top water plugs. Joey caught and released a 25-inch red near the end of the trip to complete his slam!

Fishing can be very good this time of year, if you fish smart. Tarpon are moving to inside waters, where you may find them around lighted docks and bridges or on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and upper Charlotte Harbor. Catch and release snook fishing around lighted docks and bridges close to passes with flies or DOA Lures should continue to be a good option. You may also find trout, Spanish mackerel, blues and Jacks on deep grass flats, particularly close to passes. Look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with mullet schools on shallow flats and edges of bars.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a keeper Using live shrimp as bait, eight-year-old Anna Maria resident Max Higgins caught this 20-inch redfish Saturday at the mouth of Palma Sola Bay and the ICW.

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Oil spill debris cleanup in progress

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Capt. Anthony Manali couldn’t believe how many triple tail he was seeing around the strange-looking piece of debris.

“We couldn't figure out what it was floating, but it sure was good fishing,” he said.

On Aug. 6 in about 85 feet of water, he saw what could be a piece of the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil rig, which had attracted triple tail, one of which was caught with live bait, along with plentiful mahi mahi. Again on Aug. 26 in about 110 feet of water, he saw the most triple tail he had ever seen and more mahi mahi around a similar piece of debris.

But on beaches, the debris serves no good purpose.

Last week, Chevron, which partners with BP, hired SWS Environmental Services to clean up the objects, known as vibration suppressor panels or tendon strake sheaths, which are wrapped around

pipes descending from oil rigs into the Gulf to minimize their movement in currents.

A crew of six walked the beaches of Anna Maria Island and continued south to Gasparilla Island removing the panels.

Several panels were found by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers in July after storms coughed them up in front of Katie Pierola Park in Bradenton Beach and Angelino’s Sea Lodge in Holmes Beach.

The half-inch thick, four-byfour-foot panels are likely from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded in 2010, according to Blair Witherington, a senior sea turtle biologist at the University of Florida’s Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research, whose crew recently found between 30 and 40 of the panels floating in the Gulf about 45 miles offshore of Mississippi, near the oil rig site.

Oil from the spill did not reach Anna Maria Island’s beaches.

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Flotsam that could be from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is attracting fish in waters around Anna Maria Island.

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forty five transects. The crafts included boats, kayaks, jet skis, canoes, and Sarasota High School’s the Carefree Learner. This year the event was blessed with the largest amount of boat space to take volunteers without boats than ever before. This was truly a community event with lots of students enjoying the search while gaining community service for their efforts.

After the search the volunteers returned to the Mar Vista where they were once again treated to a fabulous lunch by the Mar Vista and staff courtesy of Ed Chiles and the Chiles Group. Sarasota Bay Watch and the community owe a special thanks to Chiles for continuing to support and put a special finishing touch on the Scallop Search!

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Wetlands permit approved Swiftmud signs off on mangrove destruction.

BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – The governing board of the Southwest Water Management District (Swiftmud) last week handed down a decision that upset local environmentalists.

The decision pertained to developer Pat Neal’s request to remove or fill in approximately four acres of environmentally sensitive mangroves so he can build a seawall in front of four homes he wants to build for his family near the Harbour Isle development on Manatee Avenue.

In response to board member Carlos Beruff’s motion, the Swiftmud board, minus one dissenter, granted Neal a wetlands permit that allows for the mangrove destruction, despite previous objections from the Army Corps of Engineers and an administrative law judge.

Neal will still need a federal permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and additional permission from the Bradenton City Commission in order to proceed.

Former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash led the opposition to Neal’s request.

“It’s very disappointing and also discouraging. We fought the giants, the developer millionaires and the unlimited tax monies that Swiftmud collects, and with our limited resources we were able to prove that they weren’t following the rules and shouldn’t be allowed to permit the destruction of mangroves along the coastal shoreline of Anna Maria Sound,” he said.

The Swiftmud approval is based in part on the premise that mangroves planted elsewhere will offset the damage incurred by removing them in the first place.

“The judge didn’t buy their argument that you could mitigate something 17 miles away in another county, McClash said.

“When you have an agency’s

whose role is to protect the environment and they ignore their own rules, I think we have a major problem with leadership in this state. It’s really an example of the political process being corrupted by campaign contributions and favoritism.”

McClash is concerned that this decision could lead to further mangrove destruction, especially in regard to Beruff’s pending Long Bar Pointe development.

Beruff and Neal have a long history and Beruff resigned from the Swiftmud board the day after the permit was approved.

McClash said permit opponents hope to have an appeal heard by the Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, and he suggested that those who wish to support the efforts donate to the non-profit Suncoast Waterkeeper organization.

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CANDIDATE: Eligibility challenged FROM PAGE 17

full time, I stay here as often as I can and call it my home,” the sentence says in its entirety.

“We ask that you remove Mr. Damato from consideration as a candidate and disqualify him as he has not met the residency requirements of our charter,” the letter concludes.

The letter is signed Concerned Residents of Anna Maria.

Damato said he has an idea who’s behind this, but he is withholding that information until he has facts to support his suspicions.

Monday morning, he met with Mayor Dan Murphy.

“I provided the mayor with more than enough documentation, including a copy of my lease.

The little house I rent is home.

My gut feeling is that this will be resolved and it’s just a matter of going through the motions. I feel my candidacy will remain intact,” Damato said.

He said his driver’s license also lists his Anna Maria address and

He’s qualified with our office, so the only way we would remove him from the ballot would be by a court order or him choosing to withdraw.”

Scott Farrington Assistant Manatee County supervisor of elections Murphy confirmed that.

“I have forwarded this information to the city attorney and asked her to advise me on this. I want to get this resolved as expeditiously as possible,” Murphy said.

The charter says a commissioner must be a qualified voter of the city and must have resided in the city for at least two years prior to qualifying, but it provides no additional clarification as to what constitutes a resident.

Monday afternoon, Assistant Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington said the residency requirement is guided by the city charter and not by his office.

“Like every other candidate, he filed an affidavit saying he’s a resident and we don’t have any method or ability to check on this.

He filed all the appropriate paperwork with our office, so as far as we’re concerned he qualified.”

Farrington confirmed that Damato is registered to vote in Anna Maria.

When asked how this might be resolved, he said, “Someone would have to challenge his candidacy.

He’s qualified with our office, so the only way we would remove him from the ballot would be by a court order or him choosing to withdraw.”

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Lifeguarding reaches new level

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

BRADENTON BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beginning this week, Manatee County beachgoers will be safer than ever with a specially trained paramedic and a new lifesaving vehicle.

The Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) will be used by a marine rescue paramedic trained in lifeguard proficiencies who can offer Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical services, Manatee County Public Safety Marine Rescue Division Chief Joe Westerman said.

The paramedic will be able to get to the scene of an accident quickly on the QRV, provide medical care, determine medications and transportation needs and contact hospitals directly, he said.

The county is the first on Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf coast to initiate the pilot program, a hybrid of ALS paramedic rescue and marine beach rescue and safety components, EMS Chief Stephen Krivjanik said.

If the program is successful after four months, it could continue long term, according to Manatee County Public Safety Director Robert Smith.

The partnership between Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Marine Rescue Division maximizes county resources and enhances the level of public safety for citizens and visitors to Manatee County, he said.

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What will the federal reserve do next?

s if there isn’t enough volatility in our lives with the stock market in hysterics, the presidential race in full swing and not to mention never ending international problems, now we have to try and understand what the impact of Federal Reserve policy will have on our life. Well, as it turns out, not that much at least not yet.

Although the Federal Reserve hasn’t announced exactly when or by how much rates will rise, Chairwoman Janet Yellin has said that the jump will likely be at a slower pace than in previous economic recoveries. Considering that this has been the slowest economic recovery since the end of World War II, Yellin’s observation is a bit of an understatement. In fact, based on what’s been going on with the stock market recently the smart financial suits are betting that there won’t be an increase any time soon.

The last time the Federal Reserve raised interest rates was June 2006. For all the

Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger years since then, we’ve all gotten use to really cheap money, particularly for home mortgages, and even if rates start getting tighter, home mortgage rates should continue to be low, right around that 4 percent level we’ve gotten use to. This year the highest 30-year, fixed-rate home mortgage was only 4.27 percent in June and the lowest in April of 3.73 percent pretty close to where it is now.

The good news is that even if the Federal Reserve raises rates, it won’t have too much of an effect on conventional home mortgage rates. 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans key off the 10-year Treasury yield, which most observers predict

will remain fairly stable allowing people with good credit ratings to continue to see advantageous loan rates.

However, be careful with adjustable rate mortgage loans, which are pegged to a variable rate index that rises or falls based on short term interest rates that could change with an increase by the Federal Reserve. Essentially, it’s not advisable to take out an adjustable rate mortgage in today’s market unless you expect to sell the home before the rate is scheduled to reset.

When rates ultimately go up, which they almost have to, it could make a significant impact on the affordability of a home. The rule of thumb is for every 1 percent of rate increase it affects purchasing power by 12 percent, putting you in the position of looking for a less expensive home. Obviously, this could have an overall negative effect on the value of real estate, especially in a high valued area like Anna Maria.

And speaking of high value areas, it is

actually cheaper to get a non-conforming jumbo mortgage on a higher priced home than on lower priced properties. The jumbo loan market is anything above the Fannie Mae Freddie Mac limit of $417,000 for this year. The jumbo loan limit is set by region with higher limits allowed in higher priced areas.

As of this writing you can get a 30year, fixed-rate jumbo mortgage for 3.75 percent compared to the average of a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming loan of 4 percent. Since the interest rates on jumbo loans are set by the banks that hold them, they can adjust the rates. Rates on regular mortgages are generally set by the investors who buy the loans like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. If all of these predicaments are driving you to your bed with the covers pulled over your head, join the party. As in anything relative to buying and selling property, you have to do what fits your time frame, not anyone else’s.

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DESTRUCTION: Wetlands permit approved FROM PAGE 25

Institute for Saltwater Heritage board member Jane von Hahmann also attended the permit hearing.

“One of our major objections was that Mr. Neal will pay the mitigation bank in Tampa Bay and the mitigation will take place in Cockroach Bay, 17 miles from Anna Maria Sound.

They ruled that because the project is “only” 3.5 miles from the southernmost boundary of Tampa Bay, (and) that’s close enough for the connectivity rule,” she said.

“The politics were palpable, and we knew pretty quickly how the vote was going to go. They were simply going through the motions to make sure it was all legal.”

Von hahmann said she saw one of Beruff’s Long Bar Pointe engineers in attendance.

“This can be a precedent-setter if left as is,” she said.

ManaSota-88 Chair Glenn Compton called the ruling “absurd” and said it does not speak highly of the Swiftmud board members appointed by Gov. Rick Scott.

The politics were palpable and we knew pretty quickly how the vote was going to go.”

Jane von Hahmann Former county commissioner

“This needs to be looked at very carefully,” he said.

“This project should clearly not be permitted and the Army Corps of Engineers is our best bet in terms of preventing this permit.”

He called the mitigation terms “ridiculous” and said mangrove mitigation has a poor rate of past success.

“Avoidance is the only thing that should be permitted when it comes to mangrove destruction,” he said.

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whatever they want. We need to set up guidelines to help everybody.”

Commissioner Jean Peelen pointed out that increased tourism is putting pressure on residential neighborhoods, and some residents are moving off the Island as a result.

“We’re working very hard to find a balance, to find how we can live side by side,” she said. “Right now we have a completely unregulated industry and its our duty to find a way to be sure that if a fire starts in house over here that we know who to call.”

“We’re here to do something for our citizens,” Commissioner Pat Morton said. “We want to get this to where we have respect from both sides of the table.”

Chair Judy Titsworth said she had three reasons – “ to establish the data needed, to have a signed affidavit so they understand our rules and (to) give us the tools for enforcement.”

Information required

Buonagura said she had spoken with commissioners, rental agents and own-

ers and researched other cities and ordinances before drafting the three-page application information.

“It’s a huge, huge project, and we’re only starting tonight by looking at three pages,” she told the board. “In our discussion tonight, I hope we can have a distillation of thought that will produce the next paper for the next work session.”

The first page listed the information the city is soliciting – the name of the rental agent and property owner with email and cell phone contact information, owner address, parcel number, rental address, number of bedrooms, occupancy, if there’s a pool and a compliance statement.

The second page listed supporting documentation required. There was some discussion on why a certificate of completion on major construction was required and commissioners agreed to ask staff to make that determination.

The third page listed inspection requirements, and Buonagura said it could require extra staff.

Regarding the requirement to have a permit for a change of use to resort housing, City Attorney Patricia Petruff

suggested formalizing the process with a change of use permit with a fee.

Peelen suggested adding use of ground level space and compliance with the sign ordinance to the list, and Grossman suggested changing the sign ordinance to require that rental signs be close to the house as in Anna Maria.

Commissioners agreed to add a fourth page listing ordinances referenced in the other three pages.

Others speak

Resident Scott Boyd questioned the impact of the regulations on rental property owners and asked, "Will the new requirements be retroactive?

“When my rental was built, it met every ordinance and every requirement the city had at the time – landscaping, screening, fence, smoke detectors. Will there be a whole new level of bureaucracy to comply with?”

Petruff said there are various levels of compliance and explained that the application process would be the same for everyone, but owners won’t have to add parking spaces or move a swimming pool if it’s too close to the property line.

However, there would be some regula-

tions with which they would have to comply.

Boyd also questioned the definition of a family and said he would have been in violation when two friends and their families visited recently. He asked them to reconsider the definition.

Titsworth pointed out, “You’re staying in a residential neighborhood. For people who have lots of family that want to stay together, that’s what motels are for.”

Larry Chatt, of Island Real Estate, said, “I appreciate the openness of this commission.”

He asked them to reconsider the definition of family, require all duplexes to have smoke detectors whether they are rentals or not, reconsider the regulation that occupants of resort housing units are prohibited from parking vehicles on the street and reconsider having all rentals inspected.

“To require 100 percent inspection when 95 percent are not a problem is over kill. I would encourage the commission to consider inspecting when there is a violation,” he said.

Commissioners will continue discussion on the VRC at a future work session.

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ing only to the number of bedrooms.

Commissioner Marvin Grossman said they should leave the language as is and residents can go to the board of adjustment to make an addition, but Chair Judy Titsworth disagreed.

“The board of adjustment is another cost for the city and if they are not adding a bedroom, why do we care?” she asked. “If I had a four bedroom home and I wanted to add a den, it would aggravate me if I had to go in front of the board of adjustment. We’re getting too ruley.”

McGuinness added, “People “should be able to add a laundry room without going to the board of adjustment.”

Commissioners agreed to add the language suggested by McGuinness.

Parking problem

Mayor Bob Johnson asked how to enforce the regulation that occupants of resort housing units are prohibited from parking vehicles on the street or

in the right of way and noted, ‘It seems to me that anyone can park in front of a house.”

Peelen disagreed and said, “It covers something not covered with the permit parking plan. It’s to give relief to people who live there from cars parked all up and down the street.”

Titsworth suggested taking photos of the license plates.

Survey the city

Petruff also pointed out that the city might have to add staff in order to “go around the city and look at every residential structure and decide what it is non-conforming for. I would assure you that 60 percent of the structures are non-conforming for something.”

Peelen asked the purpose of doing that, and Petruff responded, “To have a data base so that you understand what the situation is with every house."

She said 50 by 100-foot lots are nonconforming, as are some structures after the LAR (living area ratio) was adopted and they need a record for

BBAR: Commission urged to pass BBAR FROM PAGE 5

preconstruction phase, and the homes would be more in keeping with typical residential construction.

She said advantages include: • It is mathematical, therefore definitive; • It is simple and clean; • It is based on the LAR, which is already calculated; • It is based on averages established by homebuilders.

So we are asking that you please implement this simple measure while it is still under your control,” she concluded. “We have the opportunity to gain control instead of being controlled, and we do not want to see this opportunity slip through our fingers.”

Council of governments meeting canceled The Manatee County Council of Governments (COG) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, has been canceled. The next COG meeting is set for Jan. 1, 2016.

The three Island mayors had planned to request an understanding of the plans that Manatee County and the city of Bradenton have in place to channel growth as well offer suggestions and recommendations on how these plans could impact the islands.

They had made this request of Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker in July, and Hunzeker told them to make a presentation at the COG meeting.

I'm so proud to be part of this group that is doing this."

Jean Peelen City commissioner

code enforcement as well as banks and mortgage companies.

BBAR

Grossman said he thought they should add the Bedroom and Bath Area Ratio (BBAR – see related story beginning on Page 5) to the ordinance.

McGuinness urged the commission

to act on the ordinance so they could lift the moratorium and stressed, “At this time, you’re not allowing singlefamily homes with four bedrooms but you are allowing duplexes with three bedrooms.”

Petruff said any changes to the ordinance they have made so far don’t change the title or intent and if they approve it, they can go to second reading.

However, if they add BBAR, it would be considered a substantive change and they would have to re-advertise and hold a first reading again.

Commissioners agreed to consider the BBAR at a later date after City Planer Bill Brisson has had an opportunity to make a presentation.

Commissioners approved the ordinance on first reading, and Peelen remarked, “I know we’re only at the first reading, but I think that this is fairly historic. I’m so proud to be part of this group that is doing this. This decision is about what we want the character of our community to be, so thank you all.”

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AMICC fall sports programs form teams With families done with summer vacations and school back in full swing, the Anna Maria Island Community Center is ready for fall team sports to fill the fields and the court with youth and adult soccer and adult basketball.

The five different youth soccer divisions will have individual player evaluations this week on Wednesday, Sept.

2, and Friday, Sept. 4.

On Wednesday, the wee ones in the instructional three- to five-year-old division will see the field at 6 p.m.

The six- to seven-year-old players will be evaluated at 7 p.m., and the 11- to 13-year-olds show their talents at 8 p.m. Friday night’s evaluations start at 6 p.m. with the eight- to 10-year-old division, and the 14- to 17-year-old players take the field at 7:30 p.m.

Volunteer team coaches are needed

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Café at Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach. Members and prospective members are welcome.

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Tween Book Club meets The Tween Book Club will have a kick off party on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Members will discuss “Eight Keys,” by Suzanne LaFleur.

Community Connections fellowship Meet your neighbors and others who want to celebrate the joy of being an Island resident at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at AMI Community Connections at the AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Needlework group meets If you like to knit or crochet, join this group that meets monthly at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Bring your work and meet new friends on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m.

Senior Adventures plans trips Senior Adventures takes a field trip three Fridays a month. With the partnership of Anna Maria Island Community Center and its van, this group explores different activities and lunch spots.

Coming trips include Mazzaro’s Italian Market, St. Petersburg, on Sept. 4, SRQ Airport tour and lunch, Bradenton/Sarasota, on Sept. 11 and Bunker Hill Vineyard and Winery, Parrish, on Sept. 18. The cost varies according to the activity.

Meet at Annie Silver Senior Center, 103 23rd Street N, Bradenton Beach.

The van leaves at 10 a.m., and space is limited, so reservations are a must.

Contact Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945 to reserve a spot.

Kiwanis Club Meeting Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Anna Maria Island Beach

for all age groups. Players will be placed on teams immediately following evaluations. Registration is due prior to evaluations. The youth sports program at the Center is lead

by Ray Gardner.

Adult soccer tryouts will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Adult soccer games will be held on Thursday nights. Adult basketball tryouts were held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with all games held on Tuesday evenings.

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Sweet Adelines want you The Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines is holding a recruitment event on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St. W., in Bradenton.

The award-winning group competes in a cappella harmony, in the tradition of barbershop quartets. The group usually rehearses on Tuesday nights, starting in September.

They sing in four-part harmony and the mood is upbeat and fun. They perform a Christmas show, an annual show in February and entertain throughout the community during the year.

For information, call LuAnn at 941722-9395 or Pam at 941-545-0669, or visit their Website at magicofmanatee.com.

DNA and 9/11 Tom Bode presents “DNA and 9/11” on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Sunset starlight paddle Enjoy the salt marshes of Robinson Preserve at 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest in Bradenton at the sunset and starlight paddle on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

This is an easy paddle that can be enjoyed by beginning kayakers Take advantage of low tide to watch the sunset from the sandbars of the Manatee River. Bring your camera for great shots of egrets, herons, and roseate spoonbills. The program is suitable for all ages.

Participants must have their own canoe or kayak and safety gear. All participants must wear a life jacket.

Children age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations are required; call 941742-5757, ext. 7.

Despite basketball tryouts being complete, the Center maintains a waiting list for those still interested in being placed on a team. Registration prior to the tryouts is imperative due to the fact there are a limited number of spots available in the adult sports leagues.

Matt Ray is the Community Center’s adult sports manager.

Gardner and Ray can be reached at the Anna Maria Island Community Center at 941/778-1908.

construction control line) without obtaining a DEP permit or written notification from the DEP that the proposed activities appear to be exempt from DEP permitting requirements.

• Within seven days of DEP inspection to confirm the lighting meets approval, Vivero shall provide to the city up to $500 to install a sea turtle lighting educational sign in the public access at the site of the cutting.

• Within 30 days of the order, Vivero must pay a $1,000 penalty to the DEP. • Vivero must pay $250 per day for each day he fails to comply with the provisions of the order.

• A violation of the order may result in judicial imposition of damages, civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violations and criminal penalties.

There are other stipulations regarding administrative or judicial challenges, access to the property and the sale of the property before all stipulations are met.

The pre-trial agreement

The pre-trial agreement includes the following stipulations for Vivero to meet: • Fulfill the requirements of the DEP consent order; • Reimburse the city for the purchase and installation of replacement sea grape trees at a cost of $1,000 for the trees and $1,653 for installation; • Retrofit lighting on his property to comply with the city’s turtle ordinance; • Pay for an arborist to monitor the sea grapes that were cut for two years; • Reimburse the city $788 for the cost of the investigation and $1,800 for the cost of the city attorney; • Reimburse $694 to the neighbor, who was damaged by Vivero’s actions.

• Pay for the pre-trial intervention fees and costs as well as the state Attorney’s Office investigative fee.

Petruff asked that the city make the lighting retrofit match that of the DEP order and that the city change the monitoring requirement to one year as in the DEP order, and commissioners agreed.

DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance discussed FROM PAGE 4

change that resulted in the LDC allowing more lot coverage than the comp plan allows.

This led to further conversation on the city’s living area ratio (LAR).

Garrett said the Planning and Zoning Board would soon be reviewing an amended LAR ordinance that pertains to livable space allowances.

The commission adopted a LAR ordinance in 2013.

The commission agreed to leave

as is the 50 percent rule that allows for annual renovations that do not exceed 50 percent of the structure’s current value.

Webb was concerned that allowing 50 percent improvements yearly could eventually lead to oversized or non-compliant structures. He suggested the renovation period be increased to every three to five years, but Garrett and the rest of the commission felt there were enough other protections already in place.

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Obituaries Jeanette Marie Frint Jeanette Marie Frint, 82, of Holmes Beach, died Aug. 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road (57th Street East) in Bradenton.

Jeanette was born in Boone County, Ill., on May 30, 1933 where she lived a majority of her life until 1990, when she moved to Bradenton. She owned and operated the Smak Drive In with her husband Jack for nearly 20 years. She worked in bookkeeping and office management throughout her working career, most recently being the office manager at Casa del Mar on Longboat Key for the last 15 years. Jeanette was an avid card player and loved reading, swimming and spending time with her family. She fell in love with dancing at the Bradenton Dance Center. She was member of Bible Baptist Church and former member of Roser Memorial Church where she was a deacon. She is predeceased by her husband Jack, her parents Ivan and Flora Shawvan, and her sisters Marion Draper and Audrey Smith. Her survivors include her son, Jefferey (Belinda) Frint; daughter, Julia (Brian) Schultz; her sisters, June (Horace) Gilley and Yvonne

Beach Beat Anna Maria

8/12, traffic accident, 8900 block of Gulf Drive. A female driver crashed into and damaged a speed monitoring sign and telephone pole near CrossPointe Fellowship. No serious injuries were reported.

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8/24, 9 p.m., marine violations, anchorage near city pier. A combined effort by the police department, FWC and the Coast Guard resulted in nine citations and multiple verbal warnings being issued to anchorage residents whose vessels were not in compliance.

In response to complaints received from local business owners, cited offenses and verbal warnings were given for non-operating mast and anchorage lights, missing or inadequate safety equipment and other violations. A police department representative said the goal was to bring boaters into compliance, in part due to the approaching storm

(Gordon) Shook; brother, Ivan (Bonnie) Shawvan; eight grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her very best friend, D.M. Williams. Memorials may be made to the Manatee County Public Library System in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

James F. ‘Jim’ Smith James F. “Jim” Smith passed away at 9 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2015 surrounded by his family, friends, and K9 buddy, Carter, at the Bradenton hospice house. It was a hot and sunny morning like the many he enjoyed while fishing on the city pier near his home in Anna Maria.

He was born to John and Frances Smith in Chester, Penn. on Feb. 7, 1960. Jim grew up in Chester and lived in Berkeley and Oakland, Cal. before moving to Wilmington, Del. and then to Lancaster, Penn. His final years were spent in Anna Maria close to the water and wildlife that he loved so well.

Jim was a beloved husband, father, brother, nephew, cousin and uncle and is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Andrew; daughter, Melinda; brother, John; and predeceased by brother, Michael.

He studied the culinary arts in San Francisco, worked as a chef and a drug and alcohol counselor and retired as a hardwood flooring business owner in

season and the need to prevent vessels from breaking free and damaging the pier. The anchorage enforcement efforts will be ongoing.

8/27, burglary, vehicle, 1800 block of Coquina Park. The responding officer reported to the crime scene near the southeast concession stand at Coquina Beach, where vacationing visitors said two wallets had been stolen from their rental van. The officer found no signs of forced entry and concluded that someone entered the unlocked vehicle and removed the items. A male victim said $200 was missing from his wallet and the victim’s parents reported a missing credit card that had already been subjected to unauthorized uses, including at Dillard’s. No arrests were made and no further action was taken by the officer.

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8/16, 11:59 a.m., burglary, residence, 200 block of 69th Street. The female complainant told the responding officer that the rental home she was managing for her vacationing

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Lancaster, Penn.

His passions were mackerel fishing, sailing, wildlife photography, antique watch and clock collecting and woodworking.

He invested his time, energy and love into everyone he met, and befriended people from every walk of life. Jim was kind, generous, had a special quality of humor and wit and was admired and respected by his fellows for his experience, strength and hope.

A memorial service was held Aug. 26 at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Jim’s name to Save Our Seabirds, Longboat Key, and/or Turning Points, Bradenton.

Timothy R. Sullivan Timothy R. Sullivan, 65, of Lake Tomahawk, Wisc., formerly of Anna Maria, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1950 in Ironwood, Mich. On July 7, 2007, he married Paula (Cromer) Bryant in Anna Maria, who survives him.

Throughout his life, Tim owned and operated numerous construction companies and various restaurants and bars, most recently, Tugboats Tavern in Lake Tomahawk. His

parents had been burglarized.

The complainant said her sister checked the premises after the most recent tenant left and noticed nothing stolen or out of place. When the complainant returned later she observed the first floor bedroom slider door was unlocked and the curtain was stuck in the door.

She then observed that four flat-screen TV’s, a Blu-ray player, and a vacuum cleaner were missing.

The complainant said the family started renting the home three months ago, employed the same cleaner during that period and the officer observed no sign of forced entry. The officer came to the conclusion that the suspect or suspects entered through the garage door whose code had not been changed, or through a mistakenly unlocked sliding door that provided outlet to a path leading to the front gate.

The neighbors said they observed nothing suspicious. The scene was dusted for latent prints and partial prints were observed on the front gate. The case was forwarded to a detective for review and follow up.

favorite job was working for the Merchant Marines as Master Captain, where he earned the nickname “Tugboat.”

Tim had a great love for the outdoors, the Northwoods, Florida and being on the water from the shores of the Great Lakes all the way to the Caribbean Islands. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed boating, being on his tractor and traveling the western United States.

Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, friends and his dog, “Missy.”

For many years, Tim was an active member of the Operators Engineers Union. Survivors include his wife, Paula Sullivan, Lake Tomahawk, Wisc.; five children, Christopher (Nikita) Sullivan, New Castle, Va.; Jamie Sullivan, Phoenix, Ariz.; Benjamin Bryant, Anna Maria; Bradley Bryant, Seattle, Wash.; and David Bryant, Bradenton Beach; two grandchildren, Rachael and Nathaniel Sullivan; one sister, Jill Ross, Franklin, Wisc.; special uncle and aunt, Roger and Patti Page, Hurley, Wisc.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann (Page) Sullivan; and one brother, Dale Sullivan.

Private services will be held at a later date. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau, Wisc. 54401 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www. petersonkraemer.com.

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Longtime Island musician and friend of The Sun, Connie Pritchard, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29 following a long illness. Along with her husband, Scott, shown here back in their performing days, they played their acoustic/electric show as “Connie and Scott” for many years around the Island and operated their business, Connie’s Landscaping, as well. More details will be posted at www.amisun. com as they become available.

BRIEFS No election in Holmes Beach Holmes Beach will not have an election this November because only three candidates qualified for three commission seats. Candidates are all incumbents – Commissioners Pat Morton, Jean Peelen and Carol Soustek. All three will be sworn in for additional two-year terms at a November organizational meeting with the date to be determined.

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32 Forsaken child 34 MASH system

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com

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

Various positions available.

Call 941-778-1908 ext 0 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Dusty at 941779-7688.

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

OUR DAILY BREAD of Bradenton is looking for volunteer servers 9amnoon. Ask for Penny 941745-2992 PROBLEMS with the IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe!

Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services.

877-330-3429 STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or Alcohol? Addicted to Pills? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 855-995-3142

AUCTIONS AUCTION SEPTEMBER 9 at 1 pm 2727 Parrish Rd, Cocoa Off Range Rd. Heavy Equip, Trucks, Tools Visit www.soldfor.com for details Cliff Shuler AB#9 Auctioneers Liquidators AU#14

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LIVE & ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday, Sept 10th at 10 13800 NW 14 St, Ste 130, Sunrise, FL 33323 Ultra High-end Gaming/Development Computers, Duel Intel I7, I5, Xenon CPU’s, Game Consoles, 400+ Monitors, Large Flat Screen TV’s, Printers, Computer Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Cubicles, Electronics, iPhones, Tablets, Office Supplies & much more!

Preview: 09/09 10-4pm 15%-18%BP Live/Online Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Darkside Game Studios, Inc. Case #CACE 15011382-07 Shadows In Darkness, Inc. Case #CACE 1501139007 Butler & Hosch, P.A. Case #2015-CA-004488-O www.moeckerauctions. com / (800) 840-BIDS AB1098 AU-3219, Eric Rubin

BABY SITTER BABY SITTER. Honor student with own transportation. Experienced, References available. Call or text Amanda at 941-713-3219 RED CROSS CERTIFIED baby sitter. Honor student.

Call or text Isabel 941-5457995

BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES BOATS ARE SELLING Very Well! Over 75 sold to date. We Need Boats! “Business On A Hand Shake.” www.

Islandboatsales.net We Also Buy Boats.

941-228-3489 BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088 BAYLINER 2655 CIERA Weekender/Fisherman.

Merc V8 Perko Rod holders with aluminum trailer.

Reduced $2000 to $6900 for Quick Sale. Call 941356-1456 BOAT LIFT FOR RENT. Up to 21 feet and 5000 pounds.

Private property, private parking. Contact BJ 941-778-3013

CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning.

Island's favorite cleaner.

Manatee Chamber Member.

Great price/free estimates.

Call 941-756-1082

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

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

BRAND NEW GENERATOR Coleman Electric Powermate 6HP Briggs & Stratton OHV Engine. Portable Kit 120V, 20 amp duplex receptacle $299 Call 941778-5036

CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & RENTALS. "Have it done your way, we care about our work" Call 941-7564570

GREAT FOR THE upcoming holidays! Complete set of 35 New, Unused Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday Steins 19802014. Asking $800. Call 941-778-9818

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

Call 941-251-5948

DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Save! Regular Price $34.99 Call Today and Ask About Free Same Day Installation! Call Now! 888986-4858

COMMERCIAL SALES/ LEASES/RENTALS

FURNITURE

ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 RESTAURANT/OFFICE/ RETAIL 1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach $495,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216

COMPUTER SERVICES EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

EMPLOYMENT MARKETING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216 CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 866-362-6497

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

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

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach.

All Sterling jewelry 20% to 50% off. Select Gifts, Pewter Miniatures, Vintage & Costume Jewelry, Books, Art, Glassware, Collectibles 35% to 80% off. Artist made Scented Soaps. Tons of driftwood just arrived, all sizes. Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm.

ROSER THRIFT SHOP-.

The shop & annex closed September. 511 Pine Ave. Anna Maria.

SUNDAY ONLY: 8am - 1pm Furniture, home accessories, collectibles, kitchen items, tools & more. 312 Hardin Ave.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates.

Neil 941-726-3077

RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073.

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel.

Design/Build. Since 1968.

License # CRC1327296.

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

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

CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Remodel O.T.A.R., LLC “On Time & Right” Licensed & Insured Rob Wooten 941-812-8557 otarllc@gmail.com

HOME SERVICES

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

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

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

Call 941-580-2054 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770

LOCKSMITH ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”.

Licensed/bonded/insured.

Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414

LOST & FOUND LOST 11’ JOBE PADDLE Board white, lime green and black. Please call 813486-5110

FOUND CAT near AMI Community Center. Male White/Yellow Calico spots.

Friendly. Call Jean 941-7043663

LOST CAT Mostly all white with black tail and black patches. Lives near the AMI Community Center on Palm Ave. Please call 941-779-9888 Reward for finder Thank you LOST in HOLMES BEACH near 29th Street beach area. Blue Fire Wave music speaker in black bag. Call 863-214-3886 FOUND GOLD CHAIN close too Sandbar Restaurant on Beach Sunday May 31.

Please call Bob 941-7783986 LOST FAMILY HEIRLOOM during Wedding at Sandbar Restaurant on Sunday March 29. Gold wedding band with Diamond pendant near high water mark.

Please contact 407-7609033

MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.

TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates.

941-812-0507 WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www.

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PERSONAL SERVICES SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518 THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine.

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

PETS ANNA & LINDSAY’S Dog Walking. $5 per dog walked, $10 Dog wash. $20 for both plus play time.

Contact 917-406-9554.

Anna Maria Island Only.

POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893

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

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

Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com

Call us today! 941-778-3986

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE

SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts.

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

Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455

HOLMES BEACH 10,000sf residential lot with deeded boat slip.

No bridges to open water. $374,900 Mary Collandra Wagner Realty 941-704-7095

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Beautiful updated 2BR/2BA w/carport & lanai. A Popular West Bradenton over 55 community. 1 pet friendly.

Move in ready. You will love coming home to this condo. $144,500 Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Intl. 941-792-9459

ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc.

DISCOVER THE OTHER ISLAND, Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay, Renovated condo on Private Island, 2BR/2BA/2CG with water views. Do not miss this beautiful condo.

Pet Friendly. $309,900.

Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Intl. 941-792-9459 LOOKING TO BUY or SALE a home? Contact Darcie Duncan for a personal approach to your real estate needs that will always make you feel at home. Discover the Duncan Difference.

941-779-0304 FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details 4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED! We have well qualified tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee.

Call today for details. Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com

NICE 2BR/2BA CONDO 75th St W. Unfurnished, Heated pool, Club House, New carpet. Minutes to Beach $1100/mo First, Last & $500 Security deposit.

Call 941-778-4451 3BR/2BA FURNISHED CONDO in gated community Mariners Cove. Full intercostal views. W/D in unit $2300/mo. Annual lease. Contact A Paradise 941-778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALS2BR/1BA elevated unit, Gulf View. One property from beach. W/D, D/W $1,500/mo. NO pets.

2BR/2BA River Front Condo, Pool, Clubhouse.

No Pets. $1,250/mo. For details call Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-7782307.

WEST BRADENTON RENTALS: Wares Creek Area House. 2216 8th Ave W 2BR/2BA/1CG Cute!! $1250/mo. Duplex 2BR/1BA/1CG 4715A 34th St W $950/mo. Both Available September 1. First/ last & security deposit. 1 year lease. Application fee.

Call 941-809-2488 for Appointment

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FABULOUS HISTORICAL HOME Pine Ave for rent to conscientious person!

3BR/3BA, pool . Featured in the Sarasota Magazine July 2015! Extremely cool!

Broker/owner Brenda Boyd May Boyd Realty llc. Www. boydrealty.com 941-7308589 HOLMES BEACH: 2 BR/2.5BA town home with community pool, carport, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. $1700/mo.

Available now. Key Royale: 3 BR/2BA home on canal, new paint and flooring. $2200/mo. Includes landscape. Quiet neighborhood. Ready Oct. 1. Palma Sola Harbour: 1BR/1BA furnished villa w/community pool, boat docks, & fitness center. $1500/mo. includes all utilities. Ready now. Contact junew@ islandreal.com or call 941345-1295

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

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915

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WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub!

MONTHLY RENTAL SPECIALS on AMI! 3BR/2BA fully furnished home with pool and elevator! Call Duncan Real Estate for details!

941-779-0304

ISLAND VACATION RENTAL small pet considered.

Canal Front Home. Boat dock, Pool. $1800 weeklyFlexible. Call 941-356-1456

REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south.

Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966.

NEAR LAKE LURE, NC New log cabin on 3.03 wooded acres w/lg. creek $159,900 Huge screened-back porch, 2BR/2BA, vaulted ceilings 828-286-2981

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