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VOLUME 28, NO. 17 Astheworldterns teeter for kids, totter on respect. 6 Former BB mayor receives recognition. 2 HB considers preserve expansion. 4

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Meetings. 4 Election 2020. 4 AM reviews sign regs. 5

Opinions. 6 10-20 YEARS AGO Looking back. 7

Tourist impact tops $1 billion in 2019. 8 Eyes on the road. 8

Happenings Announcements.

It’s all about air at Holmes Beach skate park opening …

More, page 2. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Save the date.

HB does retake on ‘ScootCoupe’ ban.

Demo resumes among nesting herons.

Streetlife.

AMI street map.

Gathering.

Obituaries. take 5:00:

HB OKs extension for store expansion.

Can we get a witness?

… a fishing festival captivates Cortez … as taste of Chicago fills Anna Maria stage

KRC crowns champ.

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It’s open!

Holmes Beach staff and some city officials — joined by a bevy of grommets — cut the ribbon Feb. 15 on the new Holmes Beach Community Skate Park in the 5800 block of Marina Drive. The first 100 guests received free hats and T-shirts from the city. Free hot dogs were dished up by Beach Bistro staff and Poppo’s Taqueria pumped out free burritos. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Tests reveal dangerous pollution in Bradenton Beach waters

People are being advised to think twice before swimming on the bayfront in Bradenton Beach.

Dangerous levels of enterococcus — a bacteria commonly found in human and animal feces — were found in three tests taken along the Sarasota Bay waterfront at Bridge Street and Bay Drive South over the past two weeks, according to a Feb. 14 news release from the nonprofit Suncoast Waterkeeper.

One sample discovered more than 24,000 colony-forming units per liter, an estimate for the number of bacteria capable of reproducing in the sample. Other samples reached 1,670 and 4,884 cfu/L. The Florida Department of Health regards

enterococcus levels exceeding 70 cfu/L as unsafe for human contact, so the samples ranged from 24-340 times the threshold. The DOH posts a no-swim advisory if one of the public beaches it monitors tests higher than 70 cfu/L. The tested area is located at the base of the Historic Bridge Street Pier at the end of Bridge Street, which also is near the anchorage in the waters to the south and the Bridge Tender Inn ashore.

“We are aware we had a problem, and we are about to start testing ourselves, so we can get to the bottom of it,” Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said in the release. “You know we believe in the importance of clean, healthy waters. We have the clam project and living shoreline in progress. We just

didn’t know it was this bad.”

Suncoast is a nonprofit that tests water quality in 11 locations other than the public beaches the DOH monitors weekly to cover “other areas used recreationally that are representative of our inshore coastal waters,” according to the release.

The nonprofit uses Palmetto-based Benchmark Enviroanalytic Laboratory to analyze samples.

“We are not pointing fingers here,” Suncoast Waterkeeper Andy Mele wrote. “We are concerned that there could be a public health program, and we will be working with the Manatee County DOH and the Bradenton Beach government to help identify the sources and resolve the problem.”

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Power delay may push Anna Maria pier past March opening

By Phil Colpas Islander Reporter

The powers that be in Anna Maria had planned to open the new Anna Maria City Pier March 10.

But the long-awaited pier, first slated to open in January, then pushed to February, then late February is again delayed and even a March opening appears in question due to a another issue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this time from Florida Power and Light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like FPL will not have its issues resolved until early March,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Dan Murphy said at a city commission meeting Feb. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until FPL completes its work, we cannot firm up an opening date.â&#x20AC;?

The old pier opened in 1911 and closed after it was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The pier was demolished and the city began building the new pier in 2018.

Since lease negotiations fell through with Mario Schoenfelder, pier tenant since 2000, the city has issued a request for proposals for a tenant to occupy and operate a restaurant and bait shop in the buildings at the T-end. Schoenfelderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lease ends Dec. 31.

Noon Wednesday, Feb. 19, is the deadline to submit written questions about the RFP to the city.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at city hall. The deadline for proposals is Tuesday, March 10, when the commission will open bids in chambers at 1 p.m.

The Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, is predicted to remain vacant in March â&#x20AC;&#x201D; absent visitors except wild birds. Islander Photo: Phil Colpas

Pier opening plans Murphy sought input the week of Feb. 11 from commissioners on ideas for an opening celebration.

Former City Commissioner Doug Copeland had suggested a fishing tournament.

Murphy said that he also would like to see those who donated to the pier construction thanked during the festivities.

Commissioners agreed to solicit participation from the Center of Anna Maria Island, Island Players, Anna Maria Island Historical Society and the Anna Maria

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Commission Chair Carol Carter said perhaps the historical society could open a pier exhibit at the museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Commissioner Amy Tripp suggested landscaping by the garden club as a possibility.

Commissioner Mark Short recommended City Pier Park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; across Bay Boulevard on the corner of Pine Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; be included in staging the festivities.

And for the opening, the Island Players â&#x20AC;&#x153;would be happy to dress in period costumesâ&#x20AC;? circa 1911, when the original pier opened, said Commissioner Joe Muscatello. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pier is truly the heart of our city,â&#x20AC;? said Murphy, who recommended the fishing tournament and a ceremony to thank pier donors be included in the opening.

Murphy asked commissioners for their input on the pier opening by close of business Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Pier opening celebration ideas will be discussed at the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

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Holmes Beach commission considers Grassy expansion

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is hoping to expand Grassy Point Preserve and enhance sustainability.

City officials are considering purchasing a 10,000square-foot lot at 204 31st St., behind Mike Norman Realty, 3101 Gulf Drive. The mostly wetlands area adjoins Grassy Point Preserve, which is east of 29th and 30th streets, reaching east to Sarasota Bay. At a 30% discount from the $65,000 list price, property owner Gerald Jones is offering the lot to the city for $45,500, according to a Feb. 3 letter from Steven Goldman, an agent with Wagner Realty, to Mayor Judy Titsworth.

“I think it’s a good deal,” Titsworth said.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said the comprehensive plan states the city will consider the purchase of “lands with recreational potential,” with priority given to properties vulnerable to recurring storm damage, as long as the purchase does not result in a financial burden to the city.

Commissioner Terry Schaefer asked how the purchase would be funded.

Titsworth said funds could be transferred from the commission contingency, but the money is not bud-

geted for land purchases.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm suggested the city get an appraisal with analysis of comparable value.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said an appraisal would cost about $500, but the city is not required by law to get one. She said since the property likely was not previously built upon, a records search would be simple.

However, she said, the city must determine whether the property, which is zoned residential, could be developed.

Petruff suggested hiring an appraiser to evaluate the ratio of uplands to wetlands and render an opinion of whether the property is buildable.

If so, she said it could be in the city’s best interest to purchase the property to prohibit development.

“Grassy Point is the filtration system for a lot of this island. Those mangroves, the wetlands, that’s a natural protection barrier for us and we’re blessed to have it,” Soustek said. “So if we could add some land to that and extend that protection, to me it’s a plusplus.”

The mayor said she would get cost estimates for a topographical survey or an appraisal before the next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at city hall.

An aerial view of 204 31st St., Holmes Beach — outlined in blue — shows the lot in relation to 31st Street and Gulf Drive. The city is considering purchasing the property to expand the neighboring preserve. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County

Holmes Beach nixes stormwater exemption, tax raise holds

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is trying to strike a balance.

The city must replace its 70-year-old failing infrastructure, but is facing resident complaints on rising stormwater management fees.

Commissioners agreed Feb. 11 not to provide stormwater fee exemptions for property owners, as all developed properties on a barrier island contribute to flooding, according to city engineer Lynn Burnett.

However, the city’s stormwater management appeal process, established by resolution in 2015 for property owners who disagree with their assessment, still stands.

In January, the city raised the stormwater tax from $1.68 per 100 square feet to $2.95 per hundred square feet to fund the city’s stormwater project, which

includes replacing crumbling pipes and seawalls.

Total project cost is $515,576, with up to $257,788 reimbursed to the city by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

The property owners must make up the difference, projected over 15 years.

At a work session Jan. 28, the commission discussed exempting properties from the increase, including the Key Royale Club, as the 27-acre golf course provides drainage to a large area.

However, commissioners Feb. 11 reached consensus that no properties should be exempt from the increase.

Burnett said increased rainfall and sea level rise is affecting quality of life, safety and property value in Holmes Beach and the only way to contend with the problem is to replace failing infrastructure.

“The entire development of this island contributes to the problem,” she said, adding that wetland areas such as Grassy Point Preserve help with water quality, but not water quantity.

She said old infrastructure must be maintained, but new infrastructure must be installed to support the growth of the city.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm said a compromise already was struck when the city voted to increase the stormwater fee to $2.95 instead of the $4.40 rate proposed by Burnett.

He said the city commission does not want to increase fees for property owners, but there is a cost associated with living on an island prone to flooding.

“I think we’ve all got to pay our share,” Kihm said.

“It costs something to maintain our island, our city and our lifestyle.”

Vacation rental bills advance in Florida Legislature, views conflict

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

It could be a close call for local government.

Bills that would preempt vacation rental regulations to the state are accelerating through subcommittees in the ongoing legislative session in Tallahassee.

Two bills — Senate Bill 1128 filed by state Sen. Manny Diaz, R-Hialeah, and House Bill 1011 filed by Rep. Jason Fischer, R-Jacksonville, and co-sponsored

by Rep. Mike La Rosa, R-St. Cloud — would eliminate local government from the inspection and licensing process for vacation rentals.

SB 1128, the companion to HB 1011, was approved 3-2 Feb. 11 by the commerce and tourism and subcommittee, which is chaired by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. It was passed 8-2 Jan. 13 by the

Meetings

innovation, industry and technology subcommittee.

Gruters voted in favor of the bill.

The bill stipulates that regulations adopted before 2011 would be Schaefer grandfathered. However, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach adopted vacation rental regulations post-2011.

Holmes Beach Commissioner Terry Schaefer said he is keeping watch on the vacation rental bills and has been receiving reports from the city’s lobbyist, attorney Martha Edenfield with Dean Mead, a Tallahassee law firm, as well as from the Florida League of Cities.

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Attorney Louis Najmy, a principle with the Najmy Thompson firm in Bradenton and an investor in property in all three island cities, had a different take.

Najmy said Feb. 13 that the law as it stands might provide a “happy medium” between state and local government, since bills like SB 1128 and HB 1011 have failed in the past three sessions.

However, he said that the state should be involved at some level to prevent bias by local officials and ensure tourism taxes are upheld.

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Mail ballots sent for Florida presidential primaries

Islanders will cast votes Tuesday, March 17, in Florida’s presidential preference primaries.

Vote-by-mail ballots were sent Feb. 10.

Early voting will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, through Saturday, March 14. The nearest locations for in-person early voting are the Manatee County Utilities Administration Office, 4410 66th St. W., Bradenton, and the county supervisor of elections office, 600 301 Blvd., Bradenton.

For more information about registering to vote, go online to votemanatee.com.

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Anna Maria mulls signs, flea market, dragon boat racing

By Phil Colpas Islander Reporter

It’s not just talk.

New signage regulations are coming to Anna Maria.

City commissioners Feb. 13 took a first pass at the 17-page sign ordinance drawn up by city attorney Becky Vose.

Part of the reason for the new ordinance is a U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the landscape for sign ordinances in the country, Vose said.

In Reed v. Town of Gilbert in 2015, the court clarified when municipalities may impose content-based restrictions on signage.

Commissioners discussed the ordinance language, which included keeping business and residential regulations separate, defining flag rules, ensuring police and code enforcement secure potentially dangerous signs and keeping signage out of rights of way.

Vose said she would incorporate commissioners’ suggestions, remove redundancies and address turtle lighting for the second pass on the ordinance.

Mayor Dan Murphy recommended the ordinance be enforced by formal complaint. “We can’t afford to have city staff out looking for things,” he said.

A second reading of the sign ordinance will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

At the meeting, prior to the signage work session, commissioners voted to terminate Imagine Manatee, an agreement established in 2003 between Manatee County, the School Board of Manatee County, the town of Longboat Key and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Palmetto.

The accord was created to improve the quality of life in Manatee County.

According to Murphy, part of the Imagine Manatee process involved a consulting company conducting thousands of interviews with officials and residents to create a unified vision document.

The idea was to avoid, reduce and minimize duplication of services between municipalities, the school board and the county.

“The good news is everybody signed off,” Murphy said. “The bad news is nothing ever materialized and all the other cities have pulled out.”

Vose recommended a vote to dissolve the agreement.

Commissioner Mark Short motioned to terminate the accord and, with a second from Commissioner Jonathan Crane, the motion unanimously passed.

Now, about those dragon boats.

The city agreed to participate in the Anna Maria Island Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, March 7, at the east end of the Palma Sola Causeway in Bradenton.

Dragon boating, which originated from the Pearl River Delta region of China’s southern Shanghai Province, has been popular on Anna Maria Island for several years, with the AMI Paddlers from Paradise team competing in various contests.

The Palma Sola event is being hosted by the island paddlers and Pan Am Dragon Boat to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee. And the paddles, life vests, dragon boat and steerperson will be provided by the sponsors.

The city was invited to field a team of 10 paddlers and contribute $500 to the food bank.

“We don’t have 10 people on staff,” joked Murphy, who opted out of participating because, he said, he will be out of town.

City planner Chad Minor volunteered to assemble a team and the commissioners unanimously agreed to donate $500.

Commission Chair Carol Carter also declined because she will be involved in the Anna Maria Island Historical Society’s Heritage Day Festival March 7, “but the Food Bank of Manatee is a worthwhile cause,” she said.

An Anna Maria Island dragon boat team competes in a race.

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“Is there anyone who wants to be a boat captain?” Murphy quipped.

In other news, commissioners discussed a safety hazard associated with the Vintage Flea, an outdoor market that opens once a month November-April in the vacant lot at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Gulf Drive opposite Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe and Coastal Store.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees law enforcement in Anna Maria, deemed the current location a potential hazard. Each event requires approval from the city of a special event application.

“It’s a safety issue,” said Murphy, who recommended moving the event to City Pier Park at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard. “It’s much bigger, we have more parking and restrooms.”

Michelle Brunone, Vintage Flea owner, told the commission she understands the safety issue and would “embrace moving to the park, if you’ll have us.”

“So this will be an experiment for March,” Commissioner Joe Muscatello noted.

Crane motioned to approve the move for the March flea market. Commissioner Amy Tripp seconded and it carried unanimously.

The Vintage Flea will open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

The next meeting of the city commission is 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

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“The state should have some input so it’s not 100% home rule,” he said. “Its human nature for leaders of small communities to put their interests ahead of what might be best for the state overall. The state relies on tourism tax revenue and there are a variety of reasons that funding is important.”

Najmy also pointed out that many Anna Maria Island property owners — including himself — do not live on the island, so they cannot vote on matters that impact island cities.

“Because many of the property owners on the island own investment properties but live elsewhere, our best hope is to rely on decisions made at the state level,” he said.

However, Schaefer said state government cannot understand the problems faced by the island municipalities, because it is removed from day-to-day life in small cities.

“It would be like the federal government taking power away from the states,” he said. “Their decisions are affecting the quality of life that we moved here for, which is something that they cannot understand since they are not living it.”

Bills being considered this session and information to connect with legislative committee members can be tracked online at www.flsenate.gov and myfloridahouse.gov.

The legislative session is scheduled to sine die March 13.

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Legislators can be contacted via phone, email, mail or in person.

• Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton. 941-741-3401; galvano. bill@flsenate.gov; 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205.

• Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. 941-378-6309; gruters.joe@flsenate.gov; 381 Interstate Blvd., Sarasota FL 34240.

• State Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton. 941-708-4968; william.robinson@myfloridahouse.gov; 717 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205.

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All for kids

Many years ago, I wondered how the school district would manage to pass a tax increase with so many elderly people on Anna Maria Island and across Manatee County.

This was around the time that rumors circulated that the chamber of commerce had squelched a story on CBS news about Bradenton being the “city of death,” owing to the high ratio of deaths per capita.

Why would older folks vote to pay more for schools and education when their families were raised and no longer needing the school district services?

So I thought.

Was I ever wrong.

They were the very people with the wisdom and generations of life experience to know how much their votes were needed — and necessary.

The tax passed.

There also was a time when people were willing to consider a special tax district for Anna Maria Island — possibly incorporating Cortez, north Longboat Key, Perico Island and Flamingo Cay — to fund the community center and fuel the needs of children throughout the area. After all, the area is mostly neglected in the county spending plans, and kids need activities, recreation, sports and nurturing beyond the classroom.

But that tax idea was quickly shot down by a local Republican legislator, whose approval was needed to establish the district. “No,” was the flat reply to any proposal for new tax.

So pardon me if I’m somewhat bitter about continually being asked to contribute and fund events on Anna Maria Island for kids. The proposed fair tax of $25 per property owner would provide for the needs of children now and into the future.

And, sorry to say, when we do pitch in and build playgrounds, ball fields, skate parks and basketball courts where only scrub and sand spurs thrived, I become somewhat bitter that we don’t honor the people who strived to make it possible in the first place.

The Holmes Beach former baseball field and skate park, and maybe the toddler playground, too, all had official names — by proclamation and a vote — and honored people who well deserved the tribute.

They cared as much as we do for kids and community and the commission’s who named them also deserve respect. Years may have passed, but this is Belated thanks where younger generations came to play.

Thank you to The Islander for gathering the prizes Yes, I’m for the kids and the parks, but also for for the Midtown Christmas Open House. history and the respect it is due. — Bonner Joy Much to my delight, I won some nice gifts.

It was like Christmas all over again.

I also would like to thank the following for the prizes: Peaches Restaurant, Slim’s Place, Zen Nails and Spa, Cupcake Delights, Holy Cow Ice Cream and FEB. 19, 2020 • Vol. 28, No. 17 Dollar Tree. ▼ Publisher and Editor Thanks again for a fun night.

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After the “K” sign came down Feb. 4 at the nowshuttered Kmart at the Beachway Plaza, 7228 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, The Islander asked its Facebook community: What do you want to see move into the property in a plaza that includes services, restaurants, banks, retailers and is anchored by a Publix super market.

This wish list was compiled from more than 90 comments.

Target; Detwiler’s Farm Market; Whole Foods; Trader Joes; Sprouts Farmers Market; Kohl’s department store; Costco Wholesale; Bass Pro Shop; Outback Steakhouse; Home Depot; Go-kart track; Greenspace park; Bigger parking lot; Movie theater.

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From the archives

Pirates behind bars The Anna Maria Island Privateers bring their own jail to a battle with Hernando DeSoto and his crew of conquistadors during Bradenton’s annual DeSoto Celebration in April 1980.

Islander Courtesy Photos: Manatee County Public Library System

… Sailors on the bay The four-masted tall-ship Juan Sebastian del Cano, a training ship of the Spanish Navy, sails into Tampa Bay in March 1971. The officers and cadets aboard the ship took part in the 1971 DeSoto Celebration in Manatee County, including visiting with residents and a day at the beach on Anna Maria Island.

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Islander archives, Feb. 17, 2000

• Bradenton Beach resident Josephine Hodge, 80, a 33-year resident of the city, said she planned to move to the mainland after neighbors complained to the city that she was feeding a flock of pigeons. The complaints resulted in a citation to Hodge for maintaining exotic animals in the city.

“Some people in this city are stupid,” Hodge said after the complaints were filed.

• Holmes Beach commissioners halted discussion of a request by Reed Mapes and Ian Perryman to develop unimproved streets in the Casanas subdivision near Westbay Cove and the Manatee Public Beach until they had a chance to observe traffic patterns and flow in the area. The streets were platted in 1905, but never developed.

• Key Royale residents asked the Holmes Beach Commission for an ordinance allowing golf carts on city streets. Police Chief Jay Romine said he had no objection to golf carts on Key Royale.

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• More than 200 protesters stood hand-in-hand on the shore at the Manatee Public Beach to create a human line in the sand against drilling for oil or gas in state waters. The demonstration was part of the international Hands Across the Sand campaign.

• After hearing options from the Anna Maria Parking Safety Committee, members of the city commission and planning and zoning board said they needed more information, including scale drawings, to decide Pine Avenue parking issues.

And the safety committee decided to disband.

— Lisa Neff

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Tourist impact tops $1B in Manatee County for 2019

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

Boom!

Tourism’s impact blasted a new record in 2019, exceeding $1 billion.

The estimated economic impact for the calendar year in 2019 was $1,056,770, up 8.5% from 2018.

The number of visitors in 2019 was 772,500, up from 715,400 in 2018, according to Anne Wittine of Research Data Services Inc., which presented a visitor profile report Feb. 10 to the Manatee County Tourist Development Council.

The council met for about 3 hours at the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

“Some of that is recovery from 2018 but also you guys accomplished phenomenal growth in inventory over the past five years,” Wittine said, referring to the boost in economic impact and visitors.

Occupancy also was up — 2.2% — in 2019, at 70.2%.

The percentage of visitors from Florida was up 12% at 220,720.

Visitors from the Southeast numbered 69,630, up 7.3%.

Northeast visitors numbered 160,410, up 6.8%.

The numbers from the Midwest went from 152,100 in 2018 to 165,060 in 2019, in part due to expanded passenger service at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

European visitors also were up, from 94,400 in A rendering of the proposed Mote Science Education Aquarium, which would be built in Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park. Islander Image: Courtesy Mote Marine

compared with 2.5 in December 2018.

Wittine said the barometer for the next three months — the winter-spring season — looked strong.

In a survey, about 53.6% of those who provide lodging in the region reported reservation levels were up from last year, 32.1% said they were about the same and 14.3% said they were down.

Wittine, speaking from a podium while showing a 2018 to 100,220 in 2019.

PowerPoint presentation, offered a caution that a global “There’s still growth from our European market, data company, Smith Travel Research, forecasted which is very important for us,” Wittine said. clouds on the horizon, with a flat or soft summer.

However, there was a decline in the number of “Don’t see that on the beach” was the response Canadian visitors — from 23,220 in 2018 to 22,060 from the dais, where the TDC members sat. in 2019.

“We had seen softness throughout the end of 2018 In the market and into 2019, but we are starting to see some rebound The TDC also heard from Kevin McNulty of there,” Wittine said.

Netweave Social, who talked about social media The tourism numbers for December 2019 showed marketing and strategy, and Dave Di Maggio of Aqua a 3.5% increase in visitors from Canada compared with Marketing and Communications, who talked about December 2018. branding and messaging.

Overall, the number of visitors was up from 48,100 McNulty said the Bradenton Area Convention and in December 2018 to 53,500 in December 2019. Visitors Bureau page on Facebook — @VisitBradenFlorida delivered the most visitors, followed by the tonGulfIslands — has more than 66,000 followers, up Northeast, then Europe, the Midwest, the Southeast about 20% from 2018. and Canada.

Growth, he said, will come with adding YouTube Visitors’ economic impact in December 2019 was advertising and possibly appealing to a younger audi$55,337,600, up 14.2% from December 2018. ence on TikTok, a video-sharing social network.

Room nights also were up — 12% — at Di Maggio reported on the success of the “Real.

149,000.

Authentic. Florida” marketing campaign in branding Length of stay was 6.1 nights compared with 6.2 the region and drawing visitors. in December 2018 and the party size was 2.4 people The brand, he said, has stood the test of time.

The key now is to continue with that message but also convince visitors to return.

“Our message is, ‘You’ll be back,” said Di Maggio, who said the marketing campaign would involve launching an e-commerce store, a trip planner app and a biannual magazine.

The TDC did not take action on the reports.

The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday, March 30, at the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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Tourist council cuts back Mote Marine funding request

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

Mote Marine Laboratory’s quest to net a prize catch came up short.

The Manatee County Tourist Development Council considered Mote’s request for $5 million to market its new aquarium and then voted Feb. 10 to recommend the Manatee County Board of Commissioners allocate $1.25 million in tourist development tax over 25 years.

The recommendation vote came during a meeting of the TDC at the county administration building in Bradenton, with only TDC Chair Misty Servia, a county commissioner, voting no.

The vote followed a discussion about Manatee County’s support for Mote, the legal use of tourist development tax money and TDC project priorities.

Mote’s team went before the TDC to shore up local support as they prepare to seek state and federal money to build a new Mote Science Education Aquarium on Sarasota County-owned land in Nathan Benderson Park.

Mote has Sarasota County’s support and, last spring, received a unanimous endorsement of the construction project from Manatee County commissioners.

The endorsement didn’t put any money in Mote’s account.

Revenue from the tourist development tax — the bed tax of 5% collected on overnight rentals of less than six months — can be used to fund tourism marketing, maintenance of certain tourism-related infrastructure and tourism-related capital projects in the county.

Ineligible for a capital outlay, Mote president and CEO Michael Crosby asked the TDC for $5 million to market the new aquarium.

In addition to drawing tourists, he said the new

facility would provide free STEM education to Manatee County students.

But Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, provided the council with a list of other partnerships and projects members might make priorities, including: • Marketing to draw visitors from Scandinavia.

• Marketing to develop additional airline services.

• Hosting the World Baseball Championships in 2021.

• Building a new art center near the Manatee River.

Falcione reviewed funding options for supporting Mote, including possibly allocating $1 million a year for five years to promote the existing aquarium on City Island and the planned facility.

The other options included $1.66 million a year for up to three years, $1.25 million over 25 years and $1.045 million over 23 years.

Servia said supporting Mote is one of her top priorities and she asked councilmembers to go beyond borders — geographic and political ones.

But others on the TDC said their obligation is to Manatee County and supporting improvements and construction at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto and the county’s arts and culture communities are priorities.

TDC member Ed Chiles of Anna Maria motioned to recommend allocating $1.25 million in tourist tax money over 25 years, beginning in 2023, which is when the new aquarium is set to open.

“I’m ready to support Mote,” he said, but added, “I’m not ready to do $5 million.”

Member Shirley Groover Bryant, Palmetto’s mayor, seconded the motion.

Servia voted no. “It doesn’t get us where we need to be,” she said.

The Manatee County Tourist Development Council consists of elected officials, interested citizens and hoteliers. The advisory board works with Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau staff and makes tourism-related recommendations to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners.

Roadwatch

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following for the week of Feb. 17: • Gulf Drive South between Fifth and Sixth streets south in Bradenton Beach: A one-lane closure along Gulf Drive South is planned the week of Feb. 17 but the date is dependent on weather and progress of crews working on a pipeline replacement project. The lane closure will be announced via Twitter @manateegov and @pw_manateegov.

Motorists traveling on Gulf Drive South should allow extra time to get to their destinations.

• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West on Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues until the fall. The work involves resurfacing the roadway, improving drainage, constructing a sidewalk and installing new lighting. Drivers can expect lane closures on Cortez Road from 123rd Street West to 86th Street West 10 p.m.-6 a.m. and on the southside of 119th Street West during the same period. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures. Detours on 119th Street West will begin after Easter.

For the latest road watch information, go online to fl511.com and swflroads.com or dial 511.

To view traffic conditions, go online to smarttrafficinfo.org.

— Lisa Neff

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Center to present murder-mystery dinner

Murder, mystery and merriment is on the menu at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

The 12th Annual Murder Mystery will be staged Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 29, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The performances will end differently for guests who want to attend both shows.

The adults-only play and dinner will be organized around a Mardi Gras theme and attendees are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras flare.

Plans include a “best krewe costume contest.”

Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., followed by the performance and dinner at 6:45 p.m.

Brianna Roberts is directing the play, which she wrote with help from her mother, Beth Shaughnessy.

Here’s the premise: It’s the night before Mardi Gras and a krewe — one of the oldest on the island with a reputation to protect — is putting last-minute touches on its parade float. The krewe also is about to elect a new president. Tension is high and members are running on fumes 22 hours before the parade.

Performers include Don and Leah Purvis, Ray and Jillian Gardner, Monica Simpson, Mike Shaughnessy, Chris Scott, Clay Spangler, Caleb and Brianna Roberts.

Tickets are $50 or $360 for a table of eight people.

Admission to a VIP mingle with the cast at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 29 will cost an additional $15.

For more information or tickets, call the center at 941-778-1908.

Seniors Adventures to visit St. Pete museum

The Senior Adventures group will travel by van to St. Petersburg Friday, Feb. 21, to tour the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. The museum has thousands of pieces from founder Thomas James’ collection, including both contemporary and traditional works.

The group will depart at 10 a.m. from the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach.

The cost for the outing will be $5.

For more information and reservations, call the Center of Anna Maria Island at 941-778-1908.

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Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

The annual event at the lodge, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton, is organized by the women’s club to raise money for charitable donations.

Tickets cost $20.

For more information, including tickets, contact Judy Waymire at 765-623-2183.

Center now offers senior dining program

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee and the Center of Anna Maria Island are partnering for a Friendship Dining Program for seniors on Anna Maria Island.

As part of her senior programming initiative, City Commissioner Amy Tripp partnered with Chris Culhane, the center’s executive director, to begin offering the Meals on Wheels dining program Feb. 7 at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The program invites those 60-plus years of age who are seeking companionship, activities and a hot, nutritious meal to take part.

The center joins two Friendship Dining Centers in Manatee County: Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, and Journey Assembly, 3855 Pro Am Ave. E., Bradenton, operating 9 a.m.-1 p.m., MondayFriday, except holidays. In some instances, transportation is provided.

The dining centers serve the same meals as homedelivery meal clients, providing one-third of the daily nutritional allowance and approved by a registered dietitian.

Participants can take part in recreational activities, including films, field trips, art and music, holiday celebrations, card games, bingo and more.

Contact Joe Stoddard at Meals on Wheels PLUS at 941-747-4655 for more information, or call the center at 941-778-1908.

Sicily topic of Friends lecture

The Friends of the Island Library continues the winter Lecture and Travel Series with a program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, about the Sicilian culture.

Chef Robert Gaglio will lecture on “Sicily: Erupting with Culture.”

Gaglio will serve as a tour guide during the hourlong lecture.

He also will lead a cooking demonstration.

The library is at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

For more information, call the library at 941-7786341.

Players’ box office to open

The Island Players’ fourth production of the season — “Leading Ladies,” written by Ken Ludwig will open Thursday, March 5.

Performances will continue through Sunday, March 22.

Beginning Feb. 24, the box office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through the run, as well as an hour before performances.

Performances will be 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The theater is dark Mondays.

Tickets are $23 each.

For more information, call the box office at 941 778-5755 or go to www.theislandplayers.org.

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No, it was not a culinary event. And there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a fire. But a taste of Chicago, the band, seared the memories of concertgoers in Anna Maria.

Courtesy of Chicago drummer and founding band member Danny Seraphine and his eight-piece band, CTA, the center crowd swayed Feb. 13 to some classic tunes from the group that formed in the Windy City in 1967.

Opening act, Reality, took the stage at about 7 p.m., impressing the crowd with a funky, reggaeinfused groove that set the tone for the headliner.

Some additional excitement ensued as a fire alarm blared in the building, forcing an evacuation of the crowd. Confusion began, the fire department and law enforcement arrived and, later, after an all-clear, it was determined someone accidentally pulled an alarm switch.

On return to the gym, a firefighter received a round of applause from the crowd and the headliner took the stage.

Seraphine and CTA delighted the audience with many of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits, from â&#x20AC;&#x153;If You Leave Me Nowâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hard to Say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Sorry.â&#x20AC;?

Bonnie Wheeler, a snowbird from Marion, Illinois, summed up the show in a text message to The Islander: The show was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little corny, but mostly great and sentimental. I spent much of the show musing on my CTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horn section, integral to the Chicago sound, early 20s, my boyfriend at the time and why I liked wails on stage in the center gymnasium. Islander Chicago in the first place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not the sappy lyrics, but Photos: Phil Colpas

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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

KIDS & FAMILY

ONGOING ON AMI

ONGOING OFF AMI

For the week Feb. 19-26 Compiled by Lisa Neff, calendar@islander.org LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI

March 7, Anna Maria Island Historical Society Heritage Days, Anna Maria.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, Feb. 21 March 14, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Thieves Market, Bra10 a.m. — Forty Carrots, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Wednesday, Feb. 19 denton Beach.

1 p.m. — Lifelong Learning Academy program, Suffragettes Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI and their 72-Year Battle to Get the Vote, Island Library, 5701 Marina Tuesday, Feb. 25 10 a.m.

— Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

March 7, Paws in Motion walkathon for Humane Society of Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Thursday, Feb. 20 Manatee County, Bradenton.

2 p.m. — Friends of the Island Library Lecture and Travel March 7, Longboat Key Garden Club Home tour.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Series, Robert Gaglio’s “Sicily: Erupting with Culture,” Island Library, GAMES, SPORTS March 15, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Holmes Beach.

5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ON AMI

& OUTDOORS

ON AMI Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stelliferous Star Talk, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee Saturday, Feb. 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Boating safety course, Island Library, 5701 applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Second Saturdays, 4 p.m., IQuest for middle schoolers, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton.

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Wednesday and Monday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pickleball, CLUBS & Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

COMMUNITY Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., ON AMI Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Thursday, Feb. 20 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 10:15 a.m. — Book club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Friday, Feb. 21 Thursdays through March 26, 7-9 p.m., bingo games, Annie LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI 10 a.m. — Senior Adventures van trip to St. Petersburg, departing from Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. InforFeb. 28-29, Center of Anna Maria Island murder-mystery show, mation: 941-778-3580.

Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Anna Maria.

Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong 2 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, March 5-22, Island Players’ “Leading Ladies,” Anna Maria. games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

March 7-8, Anna Maria Island Art League’s Springfest, Holmes tion: 941-778-6341.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Beach.

Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., Still I Run running club, Manatee Public Noon — Coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mcfacheris@ LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

1:45 p.m. — Beginner ukulele lessons, Island Library, 5701 gmail.com.

March 7, ArtSlam, Bradenton.

Mondays, noon, AMI Bridge, Roser Memorial Community Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

March 21, Anna Maria Island Privateers’ “One Night in Tortuga” 3 p.m. — Ukulele lessons, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414. pirate gathering, Cortez.

Mondays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941ONGOING ON AMI 462-2626.

Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Early Settlers’ Bread sales, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Information: 941-778-0492.

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community Connecmeet Saturday, Feb. 22, and hear from businessfor beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. tions, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. person Andy Rousseau of Downsizeology.

Information: 941-778-6341.

Information: 941-778-1908.

Rousseau’s company offers older adults downTuesdays, 12:15 p.m., duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breaksizing services, including estate liquidation and the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941fast and meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee junk removal.

779-0881.

Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 941The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. at the Anna 778-1383.

Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Tuesdays through May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria FarmBeach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

March 6, Center of Anna Maria Island bingo, Anna Maria. ers’ Market, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard, The club members gather at 8 a.m. for breakAnna Maria.

Information: 941-708-6130. fast.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge For more information, call Sandy Haas-MarMarch 7, dragon boat festival, Bradenton.

Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941tens at 941-778-1383.

718-0291.

Saturdays through March 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Island Gallery West artist demonstrations, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Throughout February, Anne Abgott exhibit, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Throughout February, Charlotte Sorsen’s “Nature Inspired” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Tuesdays through March 3, 6:30 p.m., Anna Maria’s “Classic Movies in the Park,” City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard.

Information: 941-708-6130.

“Anna Maria Island in Motion Pictures” exhibit, Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.

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Festivalgoers get comfortable as the Eric Von Band sets up for their afternoon show Feb. 15 at the twoday 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in Cortez. The festival featured fresh seafood, live music, arts and crafts, dock talks and kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities.

ABOVE: People take to the dance floor as the Eric Von Band performs Feb. 15 at the 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in Cortez.

Festival proceeds will go to the expansion and care of the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve, about 95 acres of environmentally sensitive land that buffers Cortez from development and fronts Sarasota Bay. LEFT: Jalee Harnish, 7, meets the challenge of the rock wall in her cowboy boots Feb. 15 in the fishing festival kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone. She made it to the top to ring the buzzer, her first climb all the way up climbing wall.

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As part of the 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival marine life dock talks, Dr. Theresa Bert describes the proper method for holding a live crab. Bert, a recent Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission retiree, told the crowd at the dock that a crab can tighten its claws without letting go.

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HB lifts ‘ScootCoupe’ ban, revises ordinance Holmes Beach man

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Prohibition and regulation are not the same, including in the eyes of the state.

In January, Holmes Beach commissioners unanimously voted to ban three-wheeled scooter/cars, branded as ScootCoupes, from operating in the city.

However, when faced with possible legal action from Mark Toomey, owner of Robinhood Rentals in Anna Maria — the only business on the island offering scooter car rentals — the city reconsidered its prohibition.

At a meeting Feb. 11, city attorney Patricia Petruff said the city can regulate ScootCoupes, but cannot ban them, because they are street-legal. She presented the commission with a revised ordinance, which allows ScootCoupes on city streets, but with the same stipulations as other motorized vehicles, including motorized scooters and Segways.

A ScootCoupe is an open-air, three-wheeled vehicle, powered by a 49cc engine that can travel up to 38 mph. The state classifies them as “motorized scooters.”

Previously, the city considered limiting scooter cars to streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less. However, some residents said they did not want the low-profile vehicles relegated to neighborhood streets.

Petruff said the state definition of scooter car is insufficient to describe the vehicles. So she and HBPD Chief Bill Tokajer are working on a definition that will allow the vehicles on city streets, but prohibit companies from renting them in Holmes Beach.

Tokajer said he had reached out to the Florida Attorney General’s office about the state’s regulations to revise the ordinance. He said the state’s regulations on scooter cars are outdated and he is requesting they be revisited.

“When the state statutes were made up, these cars weren’t here,” Tokajer said, adding that they do not fit the criteria for “motorized scooters,” even though that is how they are defined by the state.

He also said he does not recommend that the vehicles be constrained to operating on roads with

arrested for fatal stabbing

Jessie Hernandez, 41, of Holmes Beach, was arrested Feb. 14 for allegedly stabbing a co-worker while on a job in Bradenton.

The Bradenton Police Department arrived on the scene — the Main Street condominiums in the 200 block of Third Street West in Bradenton — to find Rene Escobido Balditt, 48, of Bradenton, deceased, with stab Hernandez wounds to his upper body.

Both the suspect and victim were working at the site where Balditt died, according to a news release from the police department.

The investigation is active, the release stated.

Hernandez faces a charge of murder.

The BPD asked that anyone with information about the case contact Detective Jay Gow at 941-9329373.

In January, Holmes Beach commissioners passed Additionally, information can be emailed to crimean ordinance banning three-wheel scooter/cars, but tips@cityofbradenton.com or, to remain anonymous stood down when faced with potential legal action and be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, call Crime from an Anna Maria business owner who rents the Stoppers at 1-888-634-8744. vehicles. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen As of Feb. 17, Hernandez remained in the Manatee County jail on no bond. speed limits of 25 mph or less. “I don’t think that’s the answer to the problem with these,” he said.

Staff reports According to the chief, the “problem” is scooter cars are difficult to see, due to their low height, and even though no accidents have been reported involv- Island police reports ing the vehicles, he has seen near misses and damage Anna Maria to the bodies of some scooter cars indicating previous No new reports. collisions.

Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Resident Carolyn Orshak suggested the mayor and Bradenton Beach commissioners speak with officials in Anna Maria and Feb. 9, 2600 block of Gulf Drive North, recovered Bradenton Beach about how they deal with the vehi- stolen vehicle. An officer responded to calls from Sandcles. piper Resort residents who spotted an abandoned Jet Ski Mayor Judy Titsworth said she would bring the at the park’s waterfront dock. The officer identified the matter up at the next Coalition of Barrier Island Elected vessel as stolen from Miami. The registered owner was Officials meeting, which will be at 2 p.m. Wednes- not reached and the vehicle was towed for storage. day, Feb. 26, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Feb. 10, 100 block of Bridge Street, recovered Drive. stolen vehicle. An employee from DL Porter ConstrucNo date was set for the first reading. tors reported a 2018 Ford F-150 missing. He said the truck was parked at a construction site, with the keys in the ignition and a door unlocked. An officer found The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to the vehicle parked and unoccupied a few blocks away, tamper with nests containing eggs or fledglings. Break- with the keys inside. The owner responded to the scene, reported nothing missing and did not want further invesing the law can result in a $15,000 fine.

Initially, the city planned to leave the notice in tigation. The owner took possession of the truck.

BBPD polices Bradenton Beach. effect until the birds abandoned the nest, but since it appeared the work could continue around the tree and Cortez No new reports. with no law or ordinance to prohibit the work, the city MCSO polices Cortez. lifted the notice, according to Evangelisto.

Holmes Beach She said the city no longer has jurisdiction over Feb. 5, Anna Maria Elementary, 4700 block of Gulf the matter, but if the builder causes harm to the birds or their habitat, the owners could face state or federal Drive, assist. A Holmes Beach Police Department officer was dispatched to meet with Manatee County Child sanctions.

“Our hands are tied with this now,” she said. “But Protective Services to investigate a child who allegedly the property owners and contractor have been work- was hit by the mother. No bruising was found and the ing with us all along, so we have confidence that they case was dropped.

Feb. 7, 500 block of 59th Street, identity theft. A won’t harm the birds.” man reported he received a Verizon notice for an unpaid bill, but has no such account. He also received a collecBradenton man arrested for tion notice for the account. A report was filed. theft, resisting arrest Feb. 8, 200 block of 43rd Street, traffic stop. A patrol Richard Maher, 50, of Bradenton, was arrested officer received a license plate alert. Upon stopping a Feb. 10 by the Holmes Beach Police female driver, the officer determined she was driving Department for allegedly stealing without a license, registration or proof of insurance and $29.41 from a car, fleeing police and an expired tag. She was issued two traffic tickets. resisting arrest.

Feb. 9, 100 block of 52nd Street, traffic stop. A Officers Lee Diehl and Jason Hig- patrol officer received a license plate reader alert. The gins were dispatched to a burglary in female driver was placed under arrest for driving on a the 3600 block of Gulf Drive, where suspended license with knowledge. She was processed Maher they found the victim, who witnessed and transported to the county jail. a man stealing from his vehicle, pursuing the suspect Feb. 9, 4000 Gulf Drive, traffic stop. An officer on foot. observed a vehicle fail to stop at a flashing red light and The officers located Maher on a sand dune near the stopped the male driver, who had a suspended license.

3000 block of Avenue E. He attempted to flee, refused He was arrested, processed at the police station and to lie on the ground, then tried to escape Higgins’ hold, released. according to the police report. Higgins used his Taser Feb. 10, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, to stun Maher, then arrested and transported him to the theft. An officer was dispatched to the public beach on a HBPD for processing. complaint from a woman that her iPad was stolen from a Maher was taken to the Manatee County jail and bench. She requested a police report and a case number was being held on $14,250 bail as of Feb. 14. to file an insurance claim with her service provider.

— ChrisAnn Allen HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

Lot clearing resumes among nesting great blue herons

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

“It’s in the hands of the state now,” Holmes Beach code officer Robin Evangelisto said Feb. 13.

She was referring to the clearing of a residential lot at 513 56th St., where the city had placed a stop work order Jan. 14 to protect a great blue heron nest with at least one fledgling. The nest is in an Australian pine tree that was destined for demolition.

The city lifted the notice Feb. 10 and the owners and contractor resumed work, based on a decision from the state.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified in January of the nest.

“You may continue to clear the lot so long as you do not cause take to the great blue herons,” FWC biologist Nick Jennings wrote in a Jan. 24 email to Evangelisto, property owners Patrick and Daria Grinenko and contractor Moss Builders of Holmes Beach.

Under the federal act, “take” is “attempting to take, pursuing, hunting, molesting, capturing or killing any wildlife or freshwater fish, or their nests or eggs.”

A stop work order at 513 56th St. in Holmes Beach, issued to protect a heron nest, was lifted and work resumed Feb. 13. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

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Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-5 p.m., “Awaken: A Message from our Persecuted Christian Family,” CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

Sunday, Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Service, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833.

Sunday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., annual meeting, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941The Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show will be at 11 383-6491. a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Longboat Island Chapel, Tuesday, Feb. 25, Mardi Pardi!, Longboat Island Chapel.

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6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. The event will begin with a luncheon at 11 a.m., followed by the fashion display, featuring models previewing clothing from the Lord’s Warehouse thrift store.

Plans also include a 50-50 drawing, raffle items and a silent auction.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. For more information, call the chapel office at 941383-6491.

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Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833.

8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-7791912.

8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard, Holmes Beach.

8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach.

9 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

9:30 a.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Holmes Beach.

10 a.m. — Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

11 a.m. — Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez.

Information: 941-216-6286.

5:30 p.m. — SoulJourn casual and music-inspired worship, Roser Church.

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

ONGOING Saturday Wednesday 4 p.m. — St. Bernard, Holmes Beach.

7 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, CrossPointe.

5 p.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, 8 a.m. — Men’s breakfast, Church of the Annunciation.

Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

11 a.m. — JOY, second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser.

5 p.m. — Through March 28, Episcopal Church of the Annun11:30 a.m. — Prayer partners, Gloria Dei. CrossPointe Fellowship will host “Awaken: A ciation, Holmes Beach.

6:15 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast for youth, CrossPointe.

Message from our Persecuted Christian Family” 1-5 7 p.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.

Thursday The free program is an International Christian 9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser.

Concern Bridge event. ICC is a dedicated to protecting Local churches will begin the Lenten Season 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Gloria Dei. the human rights of Christians and religious minorities with worship and prayer on Ash Wednesday, which is 10 a.m. — Bible study, Harvey Church. around the world.

Wednesday, Feb. 26.

6:30 p.m. — Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist-Inspired Nontheistic CrossPointe is at 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Path, Annunciation.

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Saturday For more information about the event, go to thepFeb. 26 for reflection, prayer and worship.

3 p.m. — Confession, St. Bernard. ersecutionconference.org.

St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Sunday For more information about CrossPointe, call the Holmes Beach, will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

8:45 a.m. — Adult Sunday school, Roser. church at 941-778-0719. and 6 p.m.

9 a.m. — Adult book study, Roser.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, 10:15 a.m. — Fellowship, Gloria Dei. Holmes Beach, will hold a service on Ash Wednesday 10 a.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ.

CrossPointe Fellowship volunteers will gather 9 at 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m. — Life group, CrossPointe.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, to pack seeds.

Monday The effort benefits Hope Seeds, a Christian, Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, will have services at 7 4 p.m. —Youth music lessons, CrossPointe. charitable ministry, seeks to improve the nutrition of a.m., noon and 7 p.m. The evening service will include Tuesday the poorest in the world by providing quality garden music.

9:30 a.m. — Women’s prayer, CrossPointe.

Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of seed.

5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, through March 31, Terrific Tuesdays, For more information, call the church, 8605 Gulf Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, will observe Ash Roser.

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Obituaries

Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Boyer

Cynthia “Cindy” Boyer, 67, formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Feb. 6, in Lakeland.

She was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Detroit to Arthur and Gwendolyn Ligmal and was a 1971 graduate of Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan.

After graduation, she moved to Boyer Anna Maria Island.

She married Harry “Skip” Boyer, June 10, 1977, at Roser Memorial Community Church.

She lived on Anna Maria Island and in Bradenton until she relocated to Tallahassee in 1982.

She worked for Leon County and loved to sew, enjoyed crafts, had a green thumb and was a wonderful cook.

She adored her family and was a devoted mother and grandmother who always cared for and provided for those she loved.

A private celebration of life was held on Anna Maria Island.

She is survived by sister Judy Adams of Anna Maria; her children Sabrina and Brett; daughter-inlaw Lissa and Emily Griffie; grandchildren Brantley and Beau; nephews Ty Gentle, Sean Stephens, Mike Wilson, Drew Adams, Jamie Adams; nieces Tiffany Manson-Hing and Stephanie Sanford; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

GoodDeeds Responding, with love Islanders gathered recently at Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, to make Valentine’s Day cards for first-responders on the island. They also delivered trays of treats to law enforcement officers and firefighters.

A West Manatee Fire Rescue team poses with the array of Valentine’s Day sweets and sentiments from their Anna Maria Island neighbors.

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Constance ‘Connie’ Martinek

Constance “Connie” Martinek of Holmes Beach died Feb. 6, just shy of her 79th birthday.

She was born to Iola and Frank Kosowski in Chicago.

She married her husband Jerry at age 18. They spent their honeymoon in romantic and fun Bradenton Beach.

They raised their children in the Chicagoland area until moving to Florida in 1985.

Martinek Having three children by the age of 22 enabled her to be a stay-at-home mom and grow up alongside her children. She was a great neighbor, school volunteer, cheerleader for her kids, gardener and fabulous cook.

On the island, she loved to walk the beach with her sister.

She also liked to travel and entertain.

A Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard Catholic Church at noon Friday, Feb. 21. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, please grab a loved one, go to the beach and raise a toast to Mrs. Martinek.

Ricky ‘Pinfish’ Sardegna She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry; Ricky “Pinfish” Sardegna died Jan. 30. their children Debbie and husband Chris Hall of WooHe was born Aug. 10, 1964, to Marjorie Myers dridge, Illinois, and Holmes Beach, Jerry of Clermont Sardegna. and Sue and husband Tom Markou of Flower Mound, He was married to Chrissy Entler Sardegna.

Texas, and Bradenton Beach; grandkids Tommy and He was an avid fisherman, dart Danny Markou, Cody and Kevin and Stephanie; and player and chef and he loved the sister Diane and husband Tom Pechous of Clermont.

Florida Gators and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He was a friend to all and left a At your service positive impression to all who came Obituaries are offered as a community service in in touch with him.

The Islander newspaper to residents and family of resi- Sardegna dents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit to news@islander.org.

For info, call The Islander at 941-778-7978.

Milestones

Corlew, Mossoian wedding Jolynn Corlew and Rob Mossoian married Jan. 10 on the beach at the end of 71st street in Holmes Beach. They were engaged for 12 years and, the groom said, they exchanged vows at 1:15 p.m. — “almost, to the minute the exact time and date that we had our first kiss 20 years ago.” The mother of the bride, Jan Corlew, and the groom’s best friend, Randy Edmonds, stood as witnesses and Eileen Kemp officiated. The couple lives in Michigan and they’ve been visiting the island for years. Islander Courtesy Photo

He will be missed and forever in the hearts of those who knew him.

A celebration of life will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Jaxx Sports Bar, 1035 Hasko Road, Palmetto.

He is survived by his sister Jerri Sardegna Barnes; brother-in-law Phillip Barnes; brother Jimmy; sisterin-law Patti Gens; nieces Jamie Sain and husband Eric and Ashly Barnes and husband Matthew Smallwood; great nieces Ashlyn Sain and Jayde Stuller; and great nephews Eric Sain Jr. and Case Smallwood.

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Recycling trash into art

Some say it was the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso who first used discarded, everyday objects to create works of art.

He would paste together bits of paper, such as newsprint, to create an original image. Others say the practice probably preceded Picasso.

Regardless, the “recycled art” concept has gone through waves of popularity through the decades, particularly during the environmental movements of the 1960s and 1970s.

Closer to home, the idea remains alive and well.

Bradenton artist Wendell Graham, for example, is using trash from the beaches to create works that are fun, educational and environmentally friendly.

Her recent creation is a loggerhead turtle sculpture made of trash collected along the shores of Longboat Key. Aptly named “Trash,” the 20-pound turtle is made of fishing lure, plastic toys, tennis balls, cigarette butts, bottle caps, candy wrappers, straws, water bottles, sunglasses, goggles, hats, flip-flops and other debris.

“I always loved turtles and other sea critters,” said Graham, a longtime member of the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island. “This (project) ties in with my personality.”

Graham, 65, grew up in Rhode Island and moved from Boston to Bradenton about 12 years ago. She became involved in the Anna Maria Island art scene.

Her work is on exhibit at area art galleries.

Graham favors a mixed-media style, using a vari-

amusement.

“Trash is not something to look at; Trash is a talking point,” she said. “He’s speaking the message of our environment. If we don’t take care of that, then we can’t survive.”

Volunteers collected hundreds of pounds of trash on Longboat Key May-September 2019, and then turned their collections over to Graham. She spent hundreds of hours, she said, sorting through the debris and cobbling together Trash.

She’s hoping to get Trash into schools, clubs and similar settings as an environmental teaching tool.

This Tour de Trash, as she calls it, would help children and adults learn the gravity of our environmental distress.

“We’re trying to educate people,” she said. “There’s a tie-in between art and awareness. This is trash from our beaches, and all of us need to pay attention.”

Any donations collected from the Tour de Trash, Graham said, will benefit Longboat Key Turtle Watch and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Artist Wendell Graham’s sea turtle sculpture is made Monitoring.

“Turtles need a clean place to eat and swim,” she of trash collected from local beaches. Islander said. “It doesn’t matter what beach, it’s the same water.

Photo: Michael Dunn We’re all responsible. We all have to be better stewards ety of materials to create something new. of our environment.”

She loves “working with texture and colors.”

For more information about the artist or her trashAnd, although her work often revolves around the into-art project, go online to www.fineartbywendell. environment, she said, Trash is more than a fanciful com.

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AME goes way back with ‘Jukebox Time Machine’ AME third-graders sing the Beatles song, “She Loves You,” Feb. 11 during their performance “Jukebox Time Machine.” “It’s been really fun to practice with all our friends,” AME third-grader Ian Hrebinko said.

• Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m., auditorium, Princess

• Friday, March 6, 12:55 p.m. early release.

• Tuesday, March 10, second-grade play, 6:30 p.m., auditorium; PTO dinner, 5 p.m., cafeteria.

• Thursday, March 12, 8 a.m., volunteer breakfast.

• Thursday, March 12, spring picture day.

• Friday, March 13, record day, no school.

• March 16-20, spring break, no school.

• Thursday, March 26, 5-7 p.m., kindergarten roundup and conference night.

• Friday, March 27, 12:55 p.m., early release.

AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941-708-5525.

Chamber offers scholarships to high school seniors

Anna Maria Elementary teacher Karen Paul, right, receives flowers from colleague Laura Redeker Feb. 11 before the third-grade musical, “Jukebox Time Machine.” Paul plans to retire in May, after teaching at AME for 35 years. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

Applications for Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce scholarships are due Monday, March 30.

The chamber offers three $1,000 scholarships to Manatee County seniors seeking to further their education.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing local trade- or career-focused education and two scholarships will be awarded to students seeking fouryear degrees.

Applications must be postmarked or delivered to our office by March 30.

Applications are available at the chamber office, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, as well as online at annamariaislandchamber.org.

Recipients will be notified in early April and receive their awards at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, during a directors meeting.

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Holmes Beach approves site plan extension

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Sometimes planning a project takes a little longer than expected.

Permitting, too.

Holmes Beach commissioners Feb. 11 unanimously approved a 90-day extension for Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Store to obtain a building permit.

This was the second 90-day extension for the business at 5424 Marina Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a deli and convenience store attached to a Shell gas station.

The business, Holmes Beach Foodmart Inc., managed by Mondher Kobrosley, operates Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Store, but Atco Inc. of Sarasota owns the property.

According to city code, the owner was required to bring the request to a vote of the city commission.

Matthew Morris, president of Morris Engineering and Consulting of Sarasota, contacted city planner Bill Brisson requesting a 30-day extension for the property

owner.

However, Brisson recommended a 90-day extension, as that is the city standard and would allow him 30 days to review the plan.

The site plan calls for a 1,025-square-foot expansion of the existing building for retail use and equipment storage, as well as improved parking and stormwater infiltration.

Building official Neal Schwartz said any additional extension requests would require the property owner to refile the site plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think what they want to do is good for the community,â&#x20AC;? Schwartz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to clean up that property.â&#x20AC;?

There were no representatives from Atco or Morris at the Feb. 11 meeting.

The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., to be followed by a work session.

Resort hotel, pool, restaurant, chickee on track to open in May The six-story Compass hotel and Floridays Restaurant face northwest across the marina at One Particular Harbour, 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. The opening is planned for May 15, including a large sun deck and resort-sized swimming pool between the hotel and restaurant, where a Seminole chickee is being built at the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, plans a 1,025 square-foot expansion. The business received city approval Feb. 11 for an extension on permitting the project. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Concerts help center boost fundraising

If financial trends continue, fiscal year 2019-20 looks like a good year for the Center of Anna Maria Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;December was a great month and we had a positive net income of $51,000,â&#x20AC;? said executive director Christopher Culhane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, we are fairly close to budget on the year.â&#x20AC;?

This is on the heels of a prior report that the center started off its fiscal year, which began July 1, $51,706 in the red. The center had been $82,328 up through the same period in 2018-19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a $134,034 difference.

A shortfall reported in October 2019 was attributed to a lack of fundraising.

But program revenue is up 11% over the projected income due to increased membership and other program revenue, Culhane said of the fiscal year to date.

He also noted that expenses are a bit under budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundraising revenue is 23.5% over budget due to our new green initiative, as well as the concert series, while fundraising expenses are almost dead even to the budgeted cost,â&#x20AC;? Culhane said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that season is in full swing, this positive trend should continue through the end of our fiscal year.â&#x20AC;?

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A dead dolphin lies on a Gulf of Mexico beach in Florida. Federal officials are offering a reward for information in the dolphin’s death.

Islander Photos: Courtesy Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

By Lisa Neff

Can we get a witness?

The reward is posted.

Now, to get word to the witnesses.

The federal government is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of two dolphins on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discovered a dead dolphin off the Naples coast in the week ending Feb. 9. The animal suffered a fatal wound, possibly from a bullet or Neff sharp object.

Within the same week, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge experts recovered from Pensacola Beach a dolphin with a bullet in its left side A dolphin, also with a fatal puncture wound to its head, was found off Captiva Island in May 2019.

Since 2002, at least 29 dolphins have stranded in the Southeast United States and there is evidence they were shot by guns or arrows or impaled with objects like fishing spears.

Four incidents have occurred within the last year.

A spokeswoman at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota said studies by the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program — a Chicago Zoological Society program in partnership and based at Mote — indicate that the Naples region and Sarasota region communities of dolphins are distinct from one another.

“Both communities have a high degree or residency, meaning they usually stay in the region” and are not migratory,” said Stephanie Kettle, public relations manager at Mote.

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Most human-caused mortalities of Sarasota dolphins are related to fishing gear entanglement and boat strikes, Kettle said.

Not since the 1980s has Mote documented “a purposeful, malicious human interaction with a dolphin” in the Sarasota region, according to Kettle.

“We do continue to educate the public to never harass or attempt to feed dolphins,” she said.

The U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits hunting, killing or feeding wild dolphins, or attempting to do these activities.

Violations can be prosecuted either civilly or crimA head wound on a dolphin recovered by the Florida inally.

They are punishable by up to $100,000 in fines Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. and up to one year in jail per violation.

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Holmes Beach continues neglected property ordinance Plans for updated property maintenance standards were put on a short hold in Holmes Beach.

City commissioners Feb. 11 unanimously voted to continue a final public hearing and vote on an ordinance incorporating the “international property maintenance code” into the city code of ordinances.

If approved, the code would add maintenance requirements to safeguard commercial and residential properties. It also would allow the building department to work with code compliance officers to evaluate structures reported as abandoned and inspect for safety hazards.

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KRC crowns 2020 champ, center spotlight falls on football

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

Third-place finisher John Kolojeski, left, and runnerup Greg Shorten flank new Key Royale Club champion Gary Risner at the leaderboard after the final round that saw Risner fire a 4-over-par 132.

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Members of the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach competed in the 2020 Club Championship Feb. 12 with Gary Risner earning the crown on a two-day tournament score of 4-overpar 132.

Nineteen players participated in the 36-hole, no-handicap stroke-play challenge that was played over two days. Greg Shorten took second place Cassidy with a 150, while John Kolojeski came in a stroke behind Shorten in third place.

Center sports on the big field The chase for perfection has ended for the three age divisions of the youth flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria.

HSH Designs in the 8-10 division and MuniPlan in the 14-17 division all posted losses in the past week, tightening the standings at the top.

HSH Designs is in a tie for first place in the 8-10 division with Moss Builders, while Diamond Turf and Beach Bums are closing in with matching 3-2 records.

Cool Today holds down fifth place with a 2-3 record, just ahead of 2-4 Rays Ramblings and 0-5 Swordfish Grill.

The 11-13 division is still led by Progressive Cabinetry with a 5-1 season, a game ahead of 4-2 Solid Rock Construction. Slim’s Place holds down third with a 3-3 record, while Ugly Grouper at 0-6 is still in search of a victory.

MuniPlan and Hashmark Sports are tied for first place in the 14-17 division with Killer Bait on their heels with a 3-2 record. Ugly Grouper at 1-4 and 0-4 Gulf Drive Cafe complete the standings for the 14-17

players.

Action in the 8-10 division kicked off Feb. 11 with Rays Ramlings rolling to a 38-2 victory over Cool Today behind Reef Marin and Drew Buky, who both ran for two touchdowns. The second match saw Diamond Turf cruise to a 38-6 victory over Swordfish Grill behind two touchdown passes, a rushing TD and two receiving TDs from Maddox Culhane and three touchdown passes from Carson Clover.

The final 8-10 division matchup Feb. 11 was the game of the week. Beach Bums pulled off an upset on previously unbeaten HSH Designs behind a big game from quarterback Carter Eurice. Eurice threw for a pair of TDs, while also chipping in with two, 2-point conversions. Dennis Gallagher and Hayden Eurice both had touchdown catches, while Jonathan French completed the scoring with an interception return for a TD. HSH Designs was led by Connor Samblis, who ran for a touchdown and connected with Savanna Coba for another touchdown.

Action in the 11-13 division started Feb. 11 with Progressive Cabinetry rebounding from last week’s loss — cruising to a 19-7 victory over Solid Rock Construction. Matthew Hennessey threw touchdown passes to Tyler Benjamin and Luke Bowes. Bowes added a rushing TD, while Payton Harlan had an extrapoint reception.

Victor Albrecht’s touchdown pass to Evan Talucci and an extra point from Carter Cantrell completed the scoring for Solid Rock Construction in the loss.

Slim’s Place evened its record at 3-3 with a 20-18 victory over Ugly Grouper thanks to a pair of rushing TDs by JM Feeney and a touchdown pass from Nick Yatros to Jack Whiteside.

Aiden Templeton completed touchdown throws to Frankie Coleman and Jackson Zoller to lead Ugly Grouper, which also received a rushing TD from Ashton Hovda in the loss.

Action in the 14-17 division began with Hashmark Sports destroying Ugly Grouper 51-7 behind five touchdown passes by Ian Godfrey. Shawn Balvin led the receivers with two touchdowns, while Nate CostelSurf shop celebrates los, Alex McCauley, Yukio Kuroiwa and Godfrey all Ronee and Jim Brady, owners of West Coast Surf posted TDs. Shop in Holmes Beach, celebrate an anniversary, Kolby Petrin scored the lone touchdown for Ugly marking one year since they reopened the shop Grouper on a pick six. after a fire that damaged the building and destroyed The final game of the evening saw the 14-17’s merchandise. “What an AMAZING year it’s been and Killer Bait edge MuniPlan 27-26, giving MuniPlan it’s all thanks to our wonderful customers and staff!” its first loss of the season. Ben Barreda threw four the shop posted on its Facebook page. “Here’s to touchdown passes, including three to Cole Carter to this last awesome year and many, many more!” lead Killer Bait, which also received a TD catch from Islander Photo: Courtesy Facebook Jackson Hayes in the victory.

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Tuna McCracken led MuniPlan with four touchdown passes, including two to Tyler Brewer and one each to Blake Balais and Morgan Horesh in the loss.

The action continues Tuesday, Feb. 18, with a full slate of games on tap.

Adult flag football enters week 4 After three weeks of action, Moss Builders is on top of the standings in the adult flag football league at the center with a 3-0 record.

Lancaster Designs, Slim’s Place and Beach Bums follow with 2-1 records, while Firkins Automotive, Capt. Sky Cruises and Rays Ramblings hold down fifth on 1-2 records. Ugly Grouper is in last on an 0-3 record.

There were three fairly competitive games during the leagues Feb. 12 schedule. Rays Ramblings cruised past Lancaster Designs by a 34-21 margin, while Moss Builders outscored Capt. Sky Cruises 42-19 but, the game of the week was the opener that saw Slim’s Place hold on for a 44-40 victory over Ugly Grouper.

Tim Shaughnessy threw for five touchdown passes, including two each to Caleb Roberts and Matteo Ferris.

Karri Stephens added a touchdown catch to go along with a rushing TD. Roberts also chipped in with a pick six and an extra point in the victory.

Sir Williams led Ugly Grouper with two passing touchdowns, one rushing score and a TD catch. Keith McQuillen also threw for two scores and caught a pair of TDs. Tristan Szabo and Corey Jacques completed the scoring with touchdown catches.

Horseshoe news Three teams emerged from pool play and battled for the day’s bragging rights during Feb. 12 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

The team of Tom Farrington and Jay Disbrow drew the bye and watched as Tom Skoloda and Tom Anderton cruised past Sam Samuels and John Crawford by a 21-11 score. Skoloda and Anderton stayed hot and defeated Farrington and Disbrow 26-19 in the finals thanks to a game-ending double-ringer by Skoloda.

Action Feb. 15 also saw three teams in the knockout stage with Rod Bussey and Del Reese getting the bye. Gary Howcroft and John Crawford cruised past Adin Shank and Bob Fleming by a 21-8 score to advance to the finals. In the final, Bussey and Reese defeated Howcroft and Crawford 21-12.

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Sheepshead push is on, numbers increase in February

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains good for targeting sheepshead, as greater numbers and bigger fish are showing up daily.

Fishing structure — piers, bridges, wrecks, reefs and rock piles — are providing limits of fish for determined anglers using shrimp as bait. If you run across finicky fish, tantalize them with a fiddler crab or Stasny sand flea.

Moving to the grass flats is proving quite good for spotted seatrout. Although these fish are catch-andrelease, it’s worthwhile to spend a couple of hours

drifting over your favorite grass flat and casting some soft plastics on a jig head.

While doing this, you may be rewarded with a pompano bite here and there, as well as some mackerel, ladyfish and bluefish.

Fishing shrimp along the beaches is working well for whiting, black drum and flounder. The same applies while fishing at the local piers.

Moving offshore, big amberjack seem to be a mainstay for anglers looking to bend a rod.

Also offshore, you can expect red grouper and many different and delicious snappers, including lane, mangrove and yellowtail.

On my own Southernaire fishing charters, I’ve got my clients hooking into numerous sheepshead. Fishing over structure — reefs and wrecks — is resulting in limits of sheepies, with some topping 5 pounds.

When targeting the sheepshead, we’ve also got mangrove snapper and Key West grunts showing up on the hook.

While fishing around docks with live shrimp as bait, we’re hooking into numerous black drum, flounder and catch-and-release redfish.

Lastly, during the higher stages of the tide, we’re drifting and jigging over deep grass flats. Casting a jig head combined with a soft plastic is resulting in many catch-and-release trout for my clients, as well as ladyfish, jack crevalle and a few pompano.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is putting anglers on sheepshead around nearshore structure in the Gulf of Mexico. Using live shrimp on a knocker rig is luring the convict fish to the hook. While targeting sheepies in these areas, the fishers also are hooking some mangrove snapper and Key West grunts.

Keith Stroobants, left, visiting from Wisconsin, Fishing deep grass flats with soft plastics is resultshows off a giant amberjack Feb. 3. He caught ing in good numbers of spotted seatrout, as well as the 90-pound fish after a fight “he’ll never forget,” pompano. Using whole live shrimp on a weighted rig according to his guide, Capt. Jason Stock. “My around docks is producing action, especially on the mate, Greiner Hobbs, is holding up the sea beast because Keith’s arms were too tired!” Running up to black drum and catch-and-release redfish.

Capt. Warren Girle is working nearshore structure 125 pounds, amberjacks have been “crowd-pleasin depths of 30 to 40 feet. By using live shrimp as bait, ers this winter, for sure.” Stock said.

Fishing Charters Capt. Warren Girle

Homer Frampton of Bradenton and Bob Perry and Kevin Goodrich, both visiting from Ohio, are bringing home some big sheepshead.

The trio fished offshore and nearshore the morning of Feb. 11, using shrimp for bait, on a guided charter with Capt.

Warren Girle.

Girle’s charter anglers are catching sheepshead, as well as the usual suspects — mangrove snapper, juvenile grouper and Key West grunts.

Moving inshore, Girle is drifting over deep grass flats and casting jigs tipped with fresh-cut pieces of live shrimp. While jigging, Girle’s anglers are hooking a variety of species, including pompano, jack crevalle, mackerel, bluefish and catch-and-release spotted seatrout.

Lastly, casting live shrimp around docks and canals is yielding black drum, sheepshead and some catchand-release snook and reds.

Capt. Jason Stock is heading offshore in search of big amberjack. The week of Feb. 9, amberjack catches were topping 90-pounds. Live pinfish as bait are attracting these aggressive fish to bite.

Also, while offshore, Stock’s anglers are hooking into goliath grouper weighing up to 200 pounds. The goliath fish make for great trophy photos.

Fishing inshore inside Tampa Bay is producing action on sheepshead and snappers for Stock’s anglers.

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is catching his share of sheepshead while fishing in Tampa Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. Using live shrimp as bait and working around structure is producing a steady bite. White also is putting anglers on black drum and whiting along the beaches, with pompano in the mix.

Moving offshore, White’s anglers are hooking into big amberjack, red grouper and mangrove snapper.

Jim Malfese at the R&R Pier says sheepshead are making a good showing. Pier fishers using live shrimp as bait are catching plenty of sheepies in the 12-inch range with larger fish sporadically mixed in.

As the season progresses, Malfese anticipates seeing an increased number of bigger sheepies taking up residence under the pier. Pier fishers bating with shrimp also are hooking into black drum, whiting, flounder and some catch-and-release redfish.

Send high-resolution photos and fishing reports to fish@islander.org.

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Wednesday, Feb. 19 5 p.m. — Monthly business card mixer, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Members $5, guests $10.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 5 p.m. — One-year anniversary ribbon-cutting, The Waffle Press, 425 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Tuesday, Feb. 18 4 p.m. — Meet, Greet, Eat! business expo, Longboat Key Club, Harborside Ballroom, 3000 Harborside Drive, Longboat Key. RSVP required.

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Saturday, April 11, Beach ’n Food Truck Fest, Bradenton Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Beach.

Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton monthly business card exchange will be 5-7 p.m.

AMI chamber info, 941-778-1541, info@amichamber.org.

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Wednesday, Feb. 19.

The event will take place at the Center of Anna Hiring on Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Bridge Street Members and guests are invited to attend and meet Daiquiri Deck employthe chamber’s board of directors, as well as center repees sit at a table Feb. resentatives.

12 outside the restauThe cost to attend is $5 for members and $10 for rant and bar chain’s nonmembers. soon-to-be fifth locaFor more information or for reservations, call the tion at 107 Bridge St., chamber at 941-778-1541 or email tina@amichamber.

Bradenton Beach, to org. provide applications for passersby who might be interested in employment. The hiring table was to remain through Feb. 16. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Ribbon-cutting marks 1 year

The Waffle Press in Anna Maria will celebrate one year in business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.

The event, in partnership with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, will feature samples of mini-Belgian waffles, beverages and a music performance by Michael Mac. The Waffle Press is at 425 Pine Ave. in the Pineapple Junktion shops.

For more information, call the chamber office at 941-778-1541.

Tentative opening set The three-story structure at 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, is tentatively set to open Feb. 24, according to Suzanne DeCesare, an administrative assistant for the Daiquiri Deck. The building will be the fifth location for the restaurant-bar chain and also will house the Bridge Street Bazaar gift shop. The bar-bazaar-building owners are Bradenton Beach Commissioner Jake Spooner and his mother.

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118 Peppertree Lane, Anna Maria, a 2,534 sfla 4bed/4½bath/3car pool home built in 2018 on a 5,549 sq ft lot was sold 01/31/20, 116 Peppertree LLC to Busciglio for $1,850,000; list $1,895,000.

132 50th St., Unit B, Villas on 50th, Holmes Beach, a 2,947 sfla / 4,746 sfur 6bed/4bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2010 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 01/17/20, Coral Escape of Holmes Beach LLC to Land Trust Service Corporation for $1,525,000; list $1,629,000.

611 N. Point Drive, Holmes Beach, a 3,049 sfla / 5,646 sfur 4bed/4bath/4car canalfront pool home built in 1990 on a 9,130 sq ft lot was sold 01/24/20, Lawson to Rhine for $1,485,000; list $1,598,878.

4006 Fifth Ave., Unit 4, 4Avenue Condominiums, Holmes Beach, a 3,088 sfla / 3,515 sfur 4bed/4bath/2car condo with heated pool built in 2006 was transferred 01/31/20, Tabick to Mr Cooper for $1,225,000.

301 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, a 2,016 sfla office building built in 2011 on a 6,000 sq ft lot was sold 01/28/20, Liberty Lighthouse Lending LLC to 301 Manatee Ave LLC for $1,000,000.

205 77th St., Unit A, 77th Street Condo, Holmes Beach, a 914 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1977 was sold 01/24/20, Grubbs to Wales for $630,000; list $649,000.

5300 Gulf Drive, Unit 406, Martinique North, Holmes Beach, a 1,169 sfla 2bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 1971 was sold 01/31/20, Haines to Fleming for $488,419; list $589,000.

2704 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach, a 1,660 sfla / 1,720 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1959 on a 5,000 sq ft lot

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5701 Holmes Blvd., Unit B, Holmes Beach, a 1,021 sfla 2bed/1bath half duplex with pool built in 1979 was sold 01/30/20, Hoschak Properties LLC to Colangelo for $550,000; list $559,900.

613 Fern St., Anna Maria, a 1,176 sfla / 1,618 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1958 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 01/28/20, 613 Fern Street Ami LLC to DFW to LLC for $535,000; list $570,500.

5400 Gulf Drive, Unit 30, 5400 Gulf Drive Condo, Holmes Beach, a 1,188 sfla / 1,269 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1969 was sold 01/22/20, Mullins to Freedom Wheels Inc. for $380,000; list $399,900.

216 81st St., Holmes Beach, a 1,456 sfla / 2,976 sfur 3bed/2bath half duplex built in 1988 was sold 01/31/20, Wilson to Allen for $300,000.

6200 Flotilla Drive, Unit 311, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1979 was sold 01/21/20, Ellis to Parks for $300,000; list $327,500.

117 Seventh St. N., Unit 5, Bayview Terrace, Bradenton Beach, a 594 sfla / 638 sfur 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1973 was sold 01/21/20, CRKNFL LLC to Mastrion for $210,000.

2601 Gulf Drive N., Unit 205, Sandpiper Resort & Co-Op, Bradenton Beach, a 300 sfla / 560 sfur 1bed/1bath mobile home without share was sold 01/30/20, Breazzano to Early for $78,500.

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BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. 941-920-3840.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.

LAWN & GARDEN CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, topsoil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-7200770.

GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.

BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES: Motorization. 30 years on AMI. Call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516.

ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint. Just ask.

JayPros. Licensed/insured. References. Call Jay, 941-962-2874.

HOLLANDS PAINT, DRYWALL and handyman services: Interior/exterior paint, drywall repair, wall/ceiling textures, stucco repair, pressure washing. Over 25 years’ experience. All work guaranteed. References.

Licensed/insured. Call Dee, 256-337-5395.

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed.

Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-204-8822.

AVAILABLE: 2BR/2BA, Feb. 29-March 14.

Canal home, pool, deck, kayak, bikes, private. 2021 Key Royale, Holmes Beach. 813943-3572.

AVAILABLE RENTAL: REMAINDER of 2020 through April 2020 and October through April of 2020 - 2021 winter season. 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, granite countertops, recessed lighting, flat-screen TVs in living room, TV room and bedrooms. Must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.

ANNUAL, 2BR/2BA, FLORIDA room, ground level. $1,600 month, plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. 941-363-1227.

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WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA IN Holmes Beach on Marina Drive. Annual, boat slip available.

941-778-7039.

AVAILABLE: 2BR/2BA, Feb. 29-March 14.

Canal home, pool, deck, kayak, bikes, private. 2021 Key Royale, Holmes Beach. 813943-3572.

RARELY AVAILABLE: Last-minute cancellation makes this beautiful 2BR/2BA condo at Westbay Point & Moorings open for a month rental this April 2020. $4,000/month. Call 614-562-9589 for photos and more details.

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ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BA rental, quiet neighborhood, newly remodeled, single story, new appliances, screened back porch, storage area, private yard, RV/boat parking. $1,500-$1,600/month. 941-451-7403. msjuliesunshine@gmail.com.

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PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE AIRPORT PERMITTED & LIVERY INSURED IslandLimo.net

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NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-4095875. gvoness80@gmail.com.

Bed: A bargain!

King, Queen, Full & Twin, pre-owned from $30 new/used.

941-922-5271 www.sleepking.net

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CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL CONDO, RETAIL business included. 15 years in business. City of Anna Maria. $799,900. Sharon Hightower, Re/Max Alliance Group. 941-330-5054.

PALMA SOLA TOWNHOUSE: 2BR, boat, dock, heated pool. Great investment. $199,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

COMPLETELY REMODELED 2BR/2BA lakefront villa in a very active 55-plus bayfront development. Nothing to do but move in.

Boaters paradise with one-time $25 fee.

HOA covers everything but electric. Truly a maintenance-free, active lifestyle with many amenities. Beautiful unit! $269,900. Call for a private showing, 401-374-2009.

PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE AT WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

‘We are THE island.’

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AFFORDABLE PLACE IN the sun: Doublewide mobile, 55-plus, gated community. $25,900. Owner, JB. 941-356-1456.

SUNBOW BAY

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Salty Mermaid Real Estate

Full Service Property Management & Sales Dina Franklin (owner) Licensed Sales Associate & Property Manager

SINCE 1957

9906 Gulf Drive www.annamariareal.com 941 778-2259 dina@annamariareal.com

5306 Holmes Blvd Holmes Beach, FL 34217

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Call me, your local realtor, for buying, selling, or investing.

Call Lance Collins, Realtor 317-702-5709 lancecollins301@ gmail.com Come see this top-floor, 2BR/2BA waterfront unit at Sunbow Bay. Stunning water views from living room, master bedroom and porch. Updated bathrooms and appliances. Condo offers two pools, tennis/pickle ball court, two docks and building elevator. All of this for $359,000.

Professional Service to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Since 1974

941-564-0035

BUYING OR SELLING? CALL DOLLY.

What matters to you, matters to me.

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW ANNUAL RENTALS AVAILABLE AT HERON’S WATCH AND IN HOLMES BEACH

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MIKE NORMAN REALTY

941-778-2246 OR 800-211-2323

2217 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach FL 34217

Runaway Bay 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with updated kitchen in a park like setting between the deeded on-demand beach access and the bay front fishing pier.

Elfi Starrett (941) 720-3528 Becky Smith (941) 773-1954 #A4438958. $338,500

L’Plage. You will love this delightful and spacious, turnkey furnished 3BR/3BA Anna Maria Island condo situated right on the Gulf of Mexico. Scott Kinsman (941) 2704445 #A4442328. $1,395,000

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For professional real estate sales, call a true island native, born and raised on Anna Maria Island.

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Mike Norman Realty 2501 Gulf Drive, Ste 102, Bradenton Beach

DREAM CONDO Everything is new in this direct Gulffront dream condo!

Sweeping views all the way to Bean Point! Huge swiming pool on the Gulf, covered parking, storage, elevator and much more. Well maintained complex. Come see all that Anna Maria Island Club has to offer. $769,000.

Direct Gulffront condo located in quiet area of the island. Well maintained 10-unit complex with solar heated pool and weekly rentals allowed. Miguel Rosa (941)4475928 #A4443253. $525,000

Rarely available Sandy Pointe Cove 2BR/2BA condo with screened balcony overlooking pool. Renovated, new kitchen, baths, flooring and turnkey furnished.

Weekly rentals. Deborah Thrasher (941) 518-7738. #A4444969. $319,000

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SURF SIDE New 4bed/4.5 bath/2car pool home with partial Gulf views, rooftop sundeck, incredible pool and spa area.

This amazing home was built with the details in mind, and the rental potential is through the roof. Call today.

941.713.4755

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319 Hardin Ave. Anna Maria, FL 34216 Island living in private Perico Bay Club.

Unobstructed SW vista of Palma Sola Bay in this 2BR/2BA ground-floor condo.

Penny Bray (941) 795-6685 #A4446663. $310,000

Exceptional Gulffront complex with heated pool, tennis/pickle ball. Top floor corner, turnkey furnished, weekly rentals. Beautiful condo, excellent second home or investment. Miguel Rosa 941-447-5928 #A4453558. $530,000

Wow! Gorgeous home only 5 from the bay in the Village of Cortez. Coastal furnishing 2BR + den. Deborah Thrasher (941) 5187738. #A4454829. $249,900

Well maintained, fully furnished triplex in great Bradenton Beach location. Steps from the beach! Miguel Rosa (941) 447-5928 #A4457028. $1,499,500

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RELEASE DATE: 2/16/2020

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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Visit WWW.ISLANDER.ORG for the best news on Anna Maria Island.

Just Listed!

5BD/4BA turnkey furnished, waterfront property on Palma Sola Bay! 2 boat docks with lifts, heated saltwater pool/spa, excellent rental income, and so much more! $1,295,000

Prime Location!

West of Gulf Drive - 10,000 square foot R2 lot! $559,900

New Price!

3BD/2BA elevator home with updates galore, view of the gulf waters, and sold turn-key furnished! Weekly rentals allowed — on the north end of the island! $949,900

Key Royale Pool Home!

Completely updated. Just move in! 3BD 3BA plus den, with 2 masters. Waterfront, pool new roof, new impact windows, open floor plan, and more! Located on a wide canal! $1,175,000

New Price!

Small gulf-to-bay complex, 1,800+ SF. 2BD/2BA remodeled, bamboo flooring, custom woodwork. Pool/spa, elevator, under building parking and gulf views! Must see. $550,000

Dream Beach Cottage!

Adorable 3BD/2BA home in the heart of Holmes Beach and directly across the street from the Gulf! Heated pool, weekly rentals allowed and move-in ready! Sold furnished! $895,000

Maintenance-Free Living!

2BD/2BA turnkey furnished condo! Enjoy maintenance-free living with steps to the beach. Heated pool and private garage parking! $380,000

Gulf Views Galore!

Luxury 6BD/7.5BA in the heart of Anna Maria with outstanding views of the Gulf! Steps to the beach, heated pool/spa, master suite with office and so much more! $3,250,000

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