The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, January 23, 2018

Game night. 23

Society’s Child arrives. 14 Actress-artist enchants. 21 Astheworldterns thank Vern for giving his best. 6

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VOLUME 27, NO. 13

New City Pier underway. 3

Meetings

On the government calendar. 4

Op-Ed

The Islander honors the past. 6

10-20 YEARS AGO

From the archives. 7

Anna Maria ready to coexist with coyotes. 8 Holmes Beach residents debate skate park. 8

Happenings

Community announcements, activities. 10-11

Make plans, save a date. 12-13 The Outlaws perform on center stage. 17 HB charter review gets underway. 20

Gathering. 22

Streetlife. 24 World’s longest dolphin study continues. 26

A skywatcher’s calendar to 2019. 27 Island horseshoe pitchers compete in Bradenton tournament. 28 Winter winds determine where to fish, what to target. 29

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HBPD’s McGowin: All about kids, community, family

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter He’s a stand-up guy, with the highest integrity — a family man.

That’s how fellow officers and chiefs regard retired Holmes Beach Police Sgt. Vern McGowin, who is about to live his dream of motoring across the country, visiting his children and grandchildren in North carolina, Ohio and Oregon.

He’s our choice for Islander of the Year for all the mileage he gave above and beyond the job to Holmes Beach and its residents

Community responds to local shutdown impacts

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Some 35 enlisted officers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cortez and six employees at the DeSoto National Memorial are going without pay — at least for the time being.

The federal government shuttered nonessential services and furloughed about 800,000 employees Dec. 22, 2018.

As the nation entered the second month of the shutdown, President Donald Trump signed legislation Jan. 16 guaranteeing some workers would be paid after the shutdown.

The local Coast Guard and national park employees last received paychecks Jan. 1.

And some islanders, including Tom and Lois Huntington of Holmes Beach, want to PLEASE SEE ShUtDown, PAGE 2

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and visitors.

McGowin retired from the Holmes Beach Police Department Jan. 1.

Former HBPD Chief Jay Romine, who hired McGowin 21 years ago, and others who’ve crossed his path, agree. McGowin’s retirement is well deserved.

“He’s just a steady, calm influence,” said Romine, who retired from the HBPD in 2013 and now serves as the director of the Manatee Technical College’s Law Enforcement academy in Bradenton, which certifies police officers for active duty.

“There’s no one with any higher ethical standards than Vern,” romine added.

McGowin grew up in Florida, attended the law enforcement academy in St. Petersburg and, after graduating, moved to Alabama, where he served as a police corporal for the city of Laverne. His next step on his career path was Palmetto.

Bradenton Beach Police Sgt. Lenard Diaz worked with McGowin when they served as patrol officers on the Palmetto police force in the late 1980s-’90s.

Diaz said McGowin is an easygoing guy, always relaxed, a good family man, who always talks about his family. He’s well mannered and reliable.

“You could always count on Vern to show up at your calls,” Diaz added Romine hired McGowin from Palmetto and his career flourished at HBPD. “I had more jobs,” McGowin said of his ride at HBPD. He was a marine unit and patrol officer for years.

As a beat cop, he saw his share of domestic violence, death and accidents.

Sgt. Vern McGowin helps 8-year-old Sarah Graham choose a bicycle, her prize at the Holmes Beach Night Out, an event he helped organize in 2017. Islander File Photo But in 2013, HBPD Bill Tokajer promoted him to sergeant and, according to McGowin, the best part of his career began.

His “most enjoyable times” included years as the department’s Anna Maria Elementary School resource officer and, later, overseeing the position at the school. He enjoyed the “kinder aspects” of policing and spearheaded HBPD’s National Night Out, PLEASE SEE McGowin, PAGE 3

ISL BIZ Business roundup. 30 CLASSIFIEDS. 32 NYT Sunday crossword puzzle. 35 Runners dash off their marks Jan. 19 in the fun run portion of the Dolphin Dash at Anna Maria Elementary School. For more race news, see page 16. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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Bradenton Beach board member resigns seat on CRA, new member sought

ShUtDown cONTINUeD frOM PaGe 1 help the Coast Guard employees pay expenses, including mortgage and car loans, utility bills and food tabs.

Lois Huntington said, “If you have a Mayday” situation, “they won’t hesitate to rescue you.”

UScG chief Zachary Gray said Jan. 16 he is trying to be “as proactive as possible” to help 35 enlisted officers at the cortez station.

The officers’ “primary missions” include search and rescue, law enforcement, waterways management and environmental responses, according to Gray.

Considered essential because they perform emergency services to protect human life or property, the officers must work without pay in the shutdown.

Gray aid he’s funneling most contributions through the chief Petty Officers association, a nonprofit support group for the Coast Guard, to ensure the distributed to workers in the region is fair.

Huntington said she would support a more localized effort, such as a GoFundMe page, to raise money for “our own,” referring to those serving the Coast

on the Citizens’ Financial Advisory Committee for the Manatee county School District.

“I would have loved to continue, but I just don’t have the time right now,” Horne said in an interview Jan. 18. “I can’t put in the time that needs to be put into the cra.”

Horne was appointed to a two-year term Nov. 17, 2017, alongside fellow restaurateur ed chiles, who received a four-year term. Horne said the cra terms were staggered to avoid a simultaneous loss of two members.

Horne said he believes the agency is on the cusp of achieving several goals, including grounding utilities on Bridge Street and making the street more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.

“I think it is going to continue,” Horne said. “Me rolling off is not going to slow it down by any stretch of the imagination. I felt it was going to continue

Guard in cortez.

The for-profit crowd funding platform allows people to raise money for causes and events.

Meanwhile, Dan Stephens, a National Park Service ranger, said he and superintendent Nathan Souder are trading duties as the “essential” worker to check the park daily for vandalism and other issues.

While the memorial trails remain open, visitor facilities, exhibits and programs are discontinued due to the shutdown.

But it’s business as usual for the federally funded Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, which employs six staff members who work to protect the waters of Sarasota Bay in cortez, on anna Maria Island and southward. for the fiscal year beginning October 2018, the SBEP was allocated $873,000 from federal coffers and $296,000 from local governments. The 2018-19 budget also includes $764,594 in reserves.

“Thankfully, we were fortunate that our program funding is funded the way it is,” said Darcy Young, SBeP director of planning and communication.

moving forward in the same positive direction, so I don’t feel like I’m leaving anything unfinished, or that because I’m leaving it would change anything.”

Horne said he would continue to be active in the community, and he hopes his successor shares his passion.

“I hope it is someone who cares about Bradenton Beach,” he said. “Someone who really wants to see this work continue.”

Applicants for the position must reside or operate a business in the CRA district boundaries, which is between Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico.

The new member will serve a four-year term. applications are available at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach fL 34217.

The city notice for the CRA opening states, “No phone calls.”

How to help

Local businessman Barry Grooms launched a Facebook-based fundraiser to assist the personnel at the U.S. coast Guard Station cortez.

Grooms is gathering gift cards and contributions for the chief Petty Officer association. He said 100 percent of donations will go to the help coast Guard personnel. as of noon Jan. 21, Grooms had raised $7,800 of his $10,000 goal.

To find the fundraiser on facebook, search for “coast Guard Station cortez Barry Grooms.”

Also, Cortez waterfront businesses are assisting, including a.P. Bell fish co., Star fish co., and Tide Tables, which are collecting gas and grocery store gift cards for the Station cortez crew.

People interested in donating to Desoto National Memorial staff can email info@friendsofdesoto.org.

The Islander is accepting gift cards for the cause at the office, 3218 e. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

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By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne has run out of time.

The result will be that the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will be short a member for the first time since 2016.

Mayor John Chappie said at a meeting Jan. 17 that Horne’s term on the CRA was up for renewal, and Horne Horne is not seeking reappointment.

Horne said he enjoyed his time serving the agency, but decided not to seek reappointment due to a bevy of other commitments, including terms on the executive board of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the board of trustees for the State College of Florida and acting as the vice chair

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Contractor moves into position to start work on AM City Pier

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Piling by piling, construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier is about to get underway.

Clearwater-based contractor i+iconSOUTHEAST began mobilizing Jan. 18 with the installation of a construction trailer in a fenced-off area of the pier parking lot.

Workers were planning to arrive Jan. 21, followed by a barge carrying equipment and materials

— weather permitting, according to Anna Maria Commission Chair Brian Seymour.

The Historic Anna Maria City Pier was damaged

by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, and the city soon after deemed the structure destroyed.

Largo-based contractor Speeler and Associates was hired to demolish the damaged pier in June 2018 and, by October 2018, that work was complete.

Icon plans to start driving pilings — 12-inch spun concrete posts for the walkway and 14-inch concrete pilings for the T-end of the pier — into the bay floor McGowin continued from page 1 Jan. 23.

Neighborhood Watch and other outreach programs. “I am very excited to see the hard work of the city McGowin’s heart belongs to his wife, three kids, staff, mayor and city commission since the hurricane four grandchildren and Josh Fleischer’s little girl, who, he said, believes McGowin is her grandfather. The feeling is mutual, McGowin said.

Unfortunately, a health struggle precipitated his retirement. McGowin said he was diagnosed with melanoma and the cancer spread to his lymph nodes. “I am cancer-free now,� he said, adding that he went through several surgeries and chemotherapy.

Today, he’s preparing to hit the road and travel to see his children and grandchildren.

About his police career, McGowin said, “The only regret I have is the time I missed with my family.�

During his time at HBPD, McGowin served as the marine patrol officer, senior officer on the dive team, field-training officer and firearms instructor.

He was chosen Officer of the Year in 2001 and 2004 by HBPD. He attended the Jan. 20, 2017, inauguration of President Donald Trump, as part of the law enforcement patrol on the inauguration parade.

After spending two decades at the HBPD, McGowin said he misses the people, workers and city of Holmes Beach, where he “thoroughly enjoyed working.�

From everyone at The Islander: We thank you for your service, Vern, and wish you a grand adventure and fantastic times spent with family. — Bonner Joy

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in 2017 finally come to fruition with the official beginning of construction next week on out new city pier,�

Seymour said in an interview Jan. 18.

After pilings are driven into the bay floor, wood bents will be installed to bear the load of the ipe wood decking.

Construction on the pier walkway and T-end must be finished by Aug. 26, or Icon will pay a $975 daily penalty for each subsequent day of work.

Mayor Dan Murphy was on vacation as the work got underway.

The city plans to issue a request for bids for the construction of the restaurant and bait shop at the T-end of the pier after August.

I+icon employees install a construction trailer Jan. 18 at the Anna Maria City Pier parking lot. The trailer will be used as the company’s headquarters during the pier construction.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Commissioner Brian Seymour

Port Charlotte resident Chuck Kulesa looks over the water where the Historic Anna Maria City Pier — damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 — was demolished over the summer of 2018.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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Holmes Beach mayor pushes for improvements

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes The Islander Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth has found her groove.

She said it took about two weeks from being sworn in Nov. 29, 2018, to set plans into motion to tighten up city functions and improve communication between city employees and elected or appointed officials.

Titsworth also said she is implementing deadlines for staff to complete projects to improve workflow for faster results.

She served as chair for five of her six years as a commissioner before being elected mayor.

As a commissioner, Titsworth was a legislator for the commission. Now she is an administrator — carrying out the commission’s wishes. She does not vote on city commission matters but works closely with each department as the city executive.

“One vow that I’ve made is to make sure that everybody knows everything about what’s going on in the city,” Titsworth said Jan. 14. “Now I can act on the issues that weren’t being taken care of. Now I can make those necessary changes.”

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer and Mayor Judy Titsworth review a document Jan. 14 in Titsworth’s office at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes “JT” Thomas was promoted to department supervisor, allowing for more independence in his role.

“He’s got 30 years of code enforcement under his belt,” she said. “It was time.”

Also, Robin Evangalisto, a dispatcher for the police department, is transferring to code enforcement to handle administrative duties, including software tasks and minutes for hearings, in conjunction with the clerk’s office. She also is training to be a code enforcement officer.

The mayor said the department recently purchased software to identify illegal rental advertising.

Titsworth also said the city will hire a fourth code enforcement officer and move the department into offices in the public works building, behind city hall and adjacent to city field.

“As soon as this mayor came in she realized we have a lot of dimensions to code enforcement,” Thomas said. “We try to be proactive and we are creating avenues to get customer service done even faster.”

In the clerk’s office Titsworth said the clerk’s office is working on a contract for an improved website that complies with the U.S. americans with Disabilities act. city clerk Stacey Johnston has narrowed the prospects to a few companies.

“It has to be ADA compliant now, but we’ve been wanting a new website forever,” Titsworth said. “So she already had the process going. But this time she has been given a deadline.”

Titsworth said the clerk’s office Johnston also is working with code enforcement on business tax receipts and how they tie in with issuing vacation rental certifications.

The VRC renewal process is underway, so code enforcement is inspecting properties, based on the business tax receipts, for compliance. in the building department additionally, Titsworth said the clerk’s office is Titsworth said contracted city planner Bill Brislooking at a new program so people can access records son is now the zoning administrator online. and questions regarding zoning or the “She’s going down her list and checking all the land development code go to Brisson boxes,” Johnston said of the mayor. “She’s staying on for a response, so building official Jim task and keeping us on task. It’s a good atmosphere to McGuinness can focus on enforcing be around and I think everyone is feeling that.” the florida Building code.

Brisson “Right now we’re funneling all in code enforcement those things to (Brisson) and he’s Titsworth said the department experiencing the responding quickly,” Titsworth said. biggest change is code enforcement. Officer James

Escrap, hazardous waste collected at Coquina

Manatee County in collaboration with the island municipalities will collect household hazardous waste and electronics 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.

The collection will be at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

People can dispose of solvents, latex and oil based paints, garden pesticides, waste oil, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, mercury-containing devices such as thermostats and thermometers, as well as pool chemicals.

Old gasoline in gasoline containers and some household, auto and marine batteries also will be collected. alkaline batteries, which can be disposed of with household garbage, will not be collected.

Electronics to be collected include TVs, computer components, copiers, video and audio equipment and also small household items, such as microwaves, hair dryers, irons, cellphones, tablets, digital cameras and battery chargers.

No radioactive items, such as smoke detectors, will be accepted. and no bio-hazardous materials, such as needles, will be accepted.

For more information, call Manatee County Solid Waste at 941-798-6761 or go online to www. mymanatee.org/escrap.

An issue the building department is dealing with is below base flood elevation remodels being “phased” on consecutive permits, which does not result in a finished project until the phases are completed. Phasing is prohibited by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it is a way property owners sidestep FEMA’s 50 percent rule on improvements.

“We’re getting a good handle on FEMA,” she said.

Titsworth said the building department will digitize old building plan microfilms and either purchase or rent a scanner, already budgeted, so plan reviews can be completed electronically.

The city also is considering a proposal for a contractor licensing board similar to those in Anna Maria and Manatee county. in public works, human resources “Public works director Dave Benton is really doing a great job,” Titsworth said. “He’s pretty quick to respond with whatever I need.”

Benton is overseeing the installation of outlets on new poles along Marina Drive for holiday lights.

Titsworth said Mary Buonagura, the city’s human resources analyst, is working on special projects, including plans for Grassy Point Preserve, monitoring the upcoming legislative session and writing a request for proposals to update the comprehensive plan. in the police department Titsworth said the police department is working on a proposal for keyless access to city buildings, “so we could lockdown at the press of a button.”

She said she is working with Police Chief Bill Tokajer on job descriptions and an updated emergency operations plan.

“We have a great working relationship,” Titsworth said of the HBPD. “Judy is doing a very good job,” Tokajer said. “She’s willing to learn Tokajer what it is that each of the departments do and what our needs are, and that’s important.”

Titsworth said she is happy with the direction she is taking the city.

“It’s going really well because we’ve got an amazing staff,” Titsworth said. “Some changes were made, but our staff is great — they are hard workers, they know their stuff and I couldn’t be more pleased.”

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Meetings

west Manatee Fire rescue anna Maria city None announced.

Jan. 23, 10 a.m., charter review.

WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m., citizen of the year recep- W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. tion.

Jan. 24, 6 p.m., commission.

Manatee county feb. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

Jan. 29, 9 a.m., commission. feb. 14, 6 p.m., city commission. feb. 7, 9 a.m., commission (land use). feb. 20, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. feb. 12, 9 a.m., commission. feb. 28, 6 p.m., city commission. feb. 26, 9 a.m., commission.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

Bradenton Beach of interest None announced.

Jan. 28, 9 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Planning Organization, Venice Community Center, 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.

326 Nokomis ave. S., Venice.

Jan. 29, 4 p.m., Manatee county council of holmes Beach Governments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board.

1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. feb. 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification comfeb. 11, 9 a.m. Manatee county Tourist Develmittee. opment council, county administration building. feb. 6, 6 p.m., planning commission. feb. 18, Presidents Day, most government offices feb. 12, 6 p.m., city commission. will be closed. feb. 26, 6 p.m., city commission. feb. 19, 2 p.m., Barrier Island elected Officials, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Bradenton Beach city Hall.

941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

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Island businessman shouts out good news

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter Business-owner Joe Varner is spreading the good word about paradise on anna Maria Island.

“This unnecessary, elongated, negative perception of red tide has got to stop,” Varner told The Islander Jan. 14. “When does this stop?”

Varner owns Anna Maria Vacations, 3018 ave. c, Holmes Beach, Varner where he manages 250 vacation homes. He’s ready and willing to spread the word that things are back to normal on Anna Maria Island.

“Things are just fine here,” Varner said on a sunny day from his Holmes Beach office Jan. 14.

“I’ve got 38 full-time employees. I’m trying to keep everybody here employed. Go listen to the people on the phone out there talking to people calling in.

They don’t understand red tide. Not at all.” “every 10-15 years it seems we get a good punch in the gut with red tide. But things are just fine here.

That’s what we need to say now. That’s the message we have to get out. I’m very vested in this island, as are many others. We have to make people understand it’s fine to come to anna Maria Island.”

In august 2018, red tide hit the island.

In the six months that followed, there were periods when red tide blooms were intense, periods when it diminished and times when it all but disappeared. and, during that time, there was widespread coverage of red tide — some from professional news outlets and a lot circulated on social media.

Now, Varner said, “people all over think we have piles of dead fish everywhere. Social media is not helping.”

Yet the water is aqua and the beaches are pristine.

Seasonal visitors are returning to Anna Maria Island and the beaches were busy with vacationers over the christmas and New Years holidays.

But Varner says his bookings remain below last year’s levels. His spring and summer reservations are down from a year ago and he puts the blame for the false impression of red tide across the states and europe on the internet and cable and network TV. Varner says his bookings have seen a “measurable drop-off” because the news cycle hasn’t changed.

“People still don’t believe things are back to normal at the island. They are calling every day asking questions about red tide,” he said.

Varner said some people have rebooked properties and were happy to find anna Maria Island back to normal.

“Those who are coming are having a great time.

It’s beautiful here, the beach is beautiful, they’re enjoying themselves,” he said.

Tourist season is settling in on Anna Maria Island, with the snowbirds returning and short-term vacationers filling accommodations.

“It’s gorgeous over here on the beach this morning,” Katy Demick told The Islander Jan 18. “Simply beautiful.”

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Demick, assistant general manager for Anna Maria Island Resorts, including Tortuga, Tradewinds, Tropic Isle and Seaside resorts in Bradenton Beach, said vacation bookings are improving.

And callers are no longer asking about red tide, Demick said.

“We have definitely picked up,” she observed.

In Anna Maria, Lindsey Leech at the Duncan Real estate and Vacation rentals office on Pine avenue, said, “We’re not getting many calls about red tide anymore. We had a fair amount of earlier cancellations but they all seemed to be medical- or health-related. It’s aging issues, not red tide.”

Leech said March bookings are looking good, and the company is continuing to run last-minute specials to fill vacancies.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission report for Jan. 16 bore out what islanders already knew. No red tide was found in Manatee county in samples from five areas, including coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, the north tip of Anna Maria at Bean Point and Palma Sola Bay.

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Islanders honored, remembered

The Islander takes pride in recognizing members of the anna Maria Island community for their unselfish contributions and for making this slice of paradise an even better place to live.

Since the newspaper started in 1992, its path was to partner with community organizations, report the news of record and tell the tales of people who live and work on aMI. We launched the Islander of the Year award to recognize deserving people. It was presented posthumously to the late Anna Maria Mayor Ernie Cagnina in 1993 and anna Maria Mayor ray Simches in 1994.

Katie Pierola was the 1995 recipient of The Islander’s annual award. During her six years as mayor of Bradenton Beach, the city underwent a renaissance.

She embodied the definition of a public servant in her tireless efforts to improve both her city and Anna Maria Island.

W.H. “Snooks” adams was 1996 Islander of the year. He was born in cortez, and spent much of his life on anna Maria Island as a law enforcement officer who used common sense as his guide.

Charles Lester and Jo Ann Lester came to the island from Wisconsin and for their generosity to the community center, we honored them as 1997 Islanders of the year.

Jim Kronus, retired after 25 years as Anna Maria elementary School principal, and was named 1998 Islander of the Year.

Suzi Fox was recognized for her efforts in organizing volunteers to protect sea turtles in 1999.

Nancy Ambrose was named 2000 Islander of the year for initiating the Holmes Beach Butterfly Park.

The original keeper of the island’s history, Carolyne Norwood, was Islander of the Year in 2001.

Billie Martini, 2002. Her finest achievement while a commissioner for Holmes Beach is the realization of the Grassy Point Preserve.

Ilona and Jeff Kenrick were newspaper’s Islanders of the Year for 2003 for the creation of a successful islandwide blood drive.

Jeff croley, 2004 Islander of the Year, represented all the good qualities we could ask for in a volunteer — he quietly went on his own, delivering aid to those in need in remote areas immediately after Hurricanes charley, frances, Ivan and Jeanne. and he took vacation time from work to do his good deeds.

If there ever was a symbol for Anna Maria Island, it is the sword-wielding, cannon-firing, benevolent

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crew of the anna Maria Island Privateers.

They were our 2005 choice for Islanders of the Year.

Pete Lannon, 2006 Islander of the Year. He lost a tough battle with cancer that year and he is still missed.

The skate park in Holmes Beach is named for him. as a Holmes Beach police officer, he lovingly mentored our children at anna Maria elementary School.

Following the death of Christine Olson’s 22-yearold daughter, Tiffiany, in a motorcycle crash, Olson found a way to include emergency contact information with driver’s licenses. Olson was named 2007 Islander of the Year.

Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, 2008 Islander of the Year. cheers to the organization that runs the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival and dedicates the proceeds to preserving cortez.

It was an honor for Anna Maria Island to be home to the first lady of florida, rhea chiles. She brought culture and the arts to the Studio at Gulf and Pine and, with the generosity and vision of son Ed Chiles, they were our honorees in 2009.

The Geyer family was named our 2010 Islander of the Year. for many years, islanders grew to love Pat Geyer as Miss Duffy. She was known for her quiet humor, as well as her fierce loyalty to family, work, causes, politics and principle.

The family was our choice to carry on her legacy as Islander of the year 2010.

The Privateers, Islanders of the Year for 2011, are our only repeat winner in 25 years of news-making.

They brought revelry and excitement to all three cities in 2011, their 40th anniversary year.

Arrrrrgh! Here’s to many more years of Privateers.

On to 2012, and we came to recognize a crusade of sorts by one woman to stock the island pantry.

The Roser Church Food Pantry and its chair Pam Leckie — who literally brought the pantry out of a

closet to a place of its own — provide significant aid to islanders in need.

2013: former anna Maria commissioner Gene aubry — a renaissance man. His music, art and architectural talents reach far beyond anna Maria Island. and for 2014, we honored the effort of one woman — Jeannie Bystrom to save seabirds and push for better education and protection for wildlife.

As we searched for the person who made a difference in our lives in 2015, we came to realize the value of lessons learned from the loss of Sabine MusilBuehler. Her killer was finally brought to justice and she was put to rest with dignity.

We pledged to honor her memory and the plight of abused women with the final sunset of the year this year and every year after.

In 2016, we recognized a grand figure in Moose International and at our local lodge in Bradenton Beach. ernie casali makes a daily difference for the 4,000plus members he serves. His big, soft heart and his generosity also quietly make a difference in the lives of islanders — although unseen and unheralded. for 2017, we recognized the people who made a safe return to Anna Maria Island possible after the evacuation for Hurricane Irma — our local law enforcement.

Our “hurricane heroes” in all three cities went far beyond their call to duty to protect us and our properties on anna Maria Island.

And this year, serving among the heroes with grace and a firm love for his job, embracing our children in his duties at Anna Maria Elementary and with compassion for families and his fellow public servants, always putting a thoughtful, caring manner behind the badge, there is HBPD Sgt. Vern McGowin.

He’s off to relish a much-deserved retirement and an adventure that puts family first.

Bon voyage, Vern. We miss you.

— Bonner Joy

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Gone clammin’

With shovels in hand, clam hunters work in Palma Sola Bay in February 1979. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

AME student wins poster contest

Alongside Anna Maria Elementary principal Jackie Featherston, first-grader Sophia Cryer, 6, holds the school’s framed copy of her poster, which was selected as the Manatee County First Grade Regional Winner of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Attendance Awareness Poster Contest. Cryer will receive an iPad at a reception and award presentation before the Manatee County School Board Feb. 12 in Bradenton. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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10&20 years ago In the headlines: Jan. 20, 1999

Phil and Bean Seay and John Horne of Anna Maria Oyster Bar Inc., operators of the anna Maria city pier restaurant, submitted a proposal to the city to renew the restaurant lease and its $48,000 annual fee.

Six Holmes Beach residents qualified to run for a seat on the city commission in the March 9 election: incumbents Luke courtney, Pat Geyer and Don Maloney, as well as former Mayor Rich Bohnenberger and newcomers Sheila Hurst and Walter Stewart.

Islander Dale Marler agreed to plead guilty to possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent to distribute. Marler was arrested in august following a four-month investigation. Prosecutors alleged he distributed up to 200 pounds of marijuana and 5,000 grams of cocaine over two years.

In the headlines: Jan. 21, 2009

Manatee County and Holmes Beach were revisiting questions about the annexation and policing of the Kingfish Boat ramp. The status of the ramp came up in multiple meetings.

Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford and city attorney Jim Dye planned to attend a Manatee Council of Governments meeting to discuss which jurisdiction had law enforcement responsibility along the city’s waterfront.

Manatee County Area Transit division manager Ralf Heseler said that only one advertiser — the Beach Bistro restaurant in Holmes Beach — took out a $384 12-week ad on the trolley’s interior, scrolling, electronic message board. The sum of advertising was a far cry from the $50,000 officials hoped to reap annually.

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Holmes Beach residents debate skate park

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter “The design looks awesome and I can’t wait to take my son there,” Holmes Beach resident Lonnie Phillips said Jan. 14 of a new skate park.

The original skate park was built in 2003 and closed in 2017 for repairs. Now the city plans to open a new park in 2019 with an updated design.

At a cost of $150,000, some people say they don’t understand the necessity. Others, such as Phillips, say it will be a community builder, attracting children and adults, beginners and experienced skaters.

Phillips, 44, a Bradenton native turned Holmes Beach resident, said he started taking his son Dylan, now 7, to the park four years ago.

“I used to love taking him to that little skate park,” Phillips said. “It was great for getting him into skateboarding at a young age.”

He said he started skateboarding at about the same age as his son is now. When Phillips saw other kids in his neighborhood with skateboards, he “fell in love” with the sport. His first skateboard was a Christmas gift from his father.

When he moved to Parrish at 9 years old, Phillips started building ramps and devoting his free time to skateboarding.

“It was a positive outlet for me during a difficult time,” said Phillips, whose parents separated before the move. “I stayed with it and now I can share this with my son.”

Phillips said the new design “is amazing,” and he hopes the city can refrain from putting a chain-link fence around the skate park.

The most recent city plans do not show a fence.

Instead, shrubbery will create a barrier between Marina Drive and the skate park. The change is part of the city redesign of city field, the park and recreational complex bordered by Marina and Flotilla drives and 59th Street.

But some question the necessity for a new skate park in light of annual tax increases.

David Barstow, a seasonal resident from Virginia who has visited the island since 1972, said Jan. 17 that he questions the need for the skate park, as the city let it remain closed for so long.

“We see our taxes increasing every year and wonder, ‘Is this really the best use of taxpayer dollars?’” Barstow said. “It just doesn’t seem that popular.”

Barstow, who owns a home on 63rd Street, said he often walked past the park and never saw it in use.

Also, he said, an unfenced skate park could become a hub for crimes such as vandalism and drug use.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said Jan. 17 that he is not concerned about crime at the new park.

“I have no concerns at this time,” Tokajer said.

“We did not have vandalism at the old park, and the new one will be monitored at the police department through video.”

Maria Yatros meets up with a coyote as she bicycles on the “secret sidewalk” that runs along the Gulf in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Gy Yatros

Dylan Phillips, 7, of Holmes Beach, a student at Anna Maria Elementary, takes a break from skateboarding while on vacation in Lima, Peru, in 2017.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Lonnie Phillips

An updated skate park is planned for the recreational complex adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander File Photo: Holmes Beach Phillips said he took Dylan to the Bradenton Riverwalk skate park in downtown Bradenton, but it was too crowded.

“That right there shows that it is still a popular sport,” Phillips said, adding that when the Holmes Beach skate park was open, he saw people from young children to adults in their 50s riding the ramps.

“There are parks opening up all around the state all the time,” Phillips said, adding that the sport will be an Olympic sport for the first time at the 2020 Summer Olympics. “I just got my son a new board. I can’t wait to bring him to the new park. I’ll take him all the time.”

Holmes Beach marks Arbor Day by planting old man palm

Keep Manatee Beautiful executive director Jennifer Hoffman, left, Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee members Dave Groh and Zan Fuller, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, Commissioner Carol Soustek and parks committee member Susan Anthony pose Jan. 18 behind an old man palm tree. The tree was planted for Florida Arbor Day in the Memorial Garden adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive. The celebrants placed a pair of sunglasses on the “old man” to mark the occasion. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Anna Maria ready to coexist with coyotes

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Coexistence with coyotes is key, says Anna Maria public works manager Dean Jones.

Jones began researching the city’s options for handling coyotes in November 2018 and presented his findings Jan. 10 at a city meeting.

He said coyotes are part of the ecosystem and are here to stay.

Without a vote from city commissioners, this is the city’s stance on the issue.

Holmes Beach and Longboat Key officials also have decided not to act to remove coyotes.

Attempts to humanely remove or eradicate coyote populations have proven near impossible due to their adaptability, intelligence and the difficulty trapping the animals, according to Jones.

When a coyote population is diminished, coyotes breed to make up for any loss, producing larger litters.

If a family is driven from its territory, other coyotes will fill the vacancy, according to Jones.

Jones likened coyotes to alligators, in that coexistence is possible when people are educated on how to live with the animals.

Jones said coyotes might keep the island’s rodent population in check, and observed that aggression toward humans is rare. Steps can be taken to ensure the safety of pets, he added.

“They’re beautiful animals,” Jones said. “You have to respect them for what they are and I think, going forward, we can all live in some type of symbiotic relationship.”

Suzi Fox, director of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, joined the presentation at the meeting, saying Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials trained her and AMITW volunteers how to track coyotes to protect sea turtle and shorebird nests.

Fox said she has seen numerous coyote tracks on the beach that would not be a threat to sea turtle nests.

She was unsure of whether coyotes pose a threat to shorebird nests, but assured people attending the meeting the nests would be protected.

“Don’t be scared for the wildlife out here,” Fox said. “People need to be cautious, but nesting beaches will be fine.”

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer also attended the meeting, providing pamphlets on how to live and deal with coyotes.

“They’re here,” Tokajer said. “Don’t feed them.

Do not feed any of the wildlife. That’s not our place, it’s their job to find their own food.”

People interested in learning more about coyotes can call the FWC Southwest Regional Office at 863648-3200, or go online to myfwc.com/contact/fwcstaff/regional-offices.

People wishing to report aggressive animals can contact the FWC Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-4043922.

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‘The Shaggy D.A.’ screens at City Pier Park

The city of Anna Maria will screen “The Shaggy D.a.” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

The 1976 movie starring Dean Jones is a sequel to “The Shaggy Dog.” Rotten Tomatoes, an online aggregator of movie reviews, offers a synopsis: “Dean Jones plays Wilby Daniels, a lawyer running against the villainous John Slade (Keenan Wynn) for district attorney. His campaign is cast into doubt when he comes upon an ancient ring that transforms him into a fat sheepdog. But the campaign progresses on a level playing field when the unscrupulous Slade finds himself also turned into a canine — a disgruntled bulldog.”

The city plans to serve popcorn and other snacks, as well as beverages, during its “Movies in the Park” series at City Pier Park, located at the east end of Pine avenue.

The film set for Wednesday, Jan. 30, is “first Kid,” starring Sinbad as a Secret Service agent assigned to protect the president’s kid.

The movies will continue Wednesdays through May. for more information, call city hall at 941-7086130.

A poster promotes the 1976 film “The Shaggy D.A,” which will be shown in City Pier Park at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Islander Photo: Courtesy Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Wisconsin Day celebration set for Feb. 6

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The annual Wisconsin Day will be observed Wednesday, feb. 6, at St. Bernard catholic church.

The 62nd annual celebration will be in the activity hall, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, beginning with registration at 10 a.m.

The event lasts until about 2:30 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a hot dish to share that could “generously” serve eight adults.

People also should bring their own tableware.

Plans include live polka music, door prizes and a 50-50 raffle.

The cost to attend is $5. for more information, call Larry Tyler at 863-6515425.

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Les McCurdy, founder of McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre and Humor Institute in Sarasota, will lecture at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. McCurdy has toured nationally as a stand-up comic, performed with comedy greats — from Jerry Seinfeld to Steve Allen; and also appeared on Comedy Central and Showtime, among other shows. He’s also supported charities, which he’ll talk about in his “Standing up for Laughter” lecture, sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341. Islander Courtesy Photo

The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island will host Rick Kerby, producing artistic director for the Manatee Players, as a luncheon speaker Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Kerby is the president of the Florida Theatre Conference and a board member of the American association of community Theatres.

The meeting will be at noon at the Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach.

The club meets at noon Tuesdays at the restaurant.

For more information, call Dantia Gould at 941-718-0291.

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Outdoors with acrylics

The Folk School will host JoAnn Mancuso leading a class in acrylic paintings outdoors on the Florida Maritime Museum grounds, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.

The class will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, to learn “new tips and tricks on how to mix colors to reflect the natural lighting of landscapes,” according to a news release. The registration fee is $38. To enroll, go online to floridafolkschool. org. For more information, call 941-708-6120. Islander Courtesy Photo

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On point: The center of anna Maria Island will host two free trial classes for adults interested in practicing ballet.

The trial classes will be Tuesday, Jan. 29. Dance instructor Charmaine Ristow will lead Ballet for adults at noon and Ballet Barre Basics at 1:30 p.m.

The regular class schedule at the center will begin Tuesday, feb. 5, with Ballet for adults noon1:30 p.m. and Ballet Barre Basics 1:30-3 p.m.

The classes are for “adults who love the grace, beauty and valuable strength, conditioning and flexibility of classical ballet taught in a carefully designed, progressive program that promises to tone without straining or injury,” according to a news release from the center.

Ristow, who has been teaching ballet for more than 50 years, is founder of the Verona Youth Ballet and BalletU. She also developed dance education programs in the Madison, Wisconsin, area.

She began dancing at age 3 with June-Lee Haertel. She earned a degree in special education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison while pursuing a professional career with the Wisconsin Ballet company. She’s performed with rudolf Nureyev and the Milwaukee Ballet, as well as in Europe at the edinburgh arts festival.

While owning several studios in Wisconsin, ristow served as an associate lecturer in the UWMadison Dance Department and cofounder of the original Madison Nutcrackers, Kanopy Dance, Madison civic Ballet and MetroDance.

Ristow previously resided in Anna Maria and now lives in Bradenton.

The cost to enroll in Ballet for Adults, taught in a six-week session, is $72 for members and $80 for nonmembers. The per-class rate is $12 for members

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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Thursday, Jan. 24 2 p.m. — Friends of the Island Library lecture series, Les McCurdy on “Standing Up for Laughter,� Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Saturday, Jan. 26 10:30 a.m. — Island Gallery West alcohol-ink landscape demonstration with Sue Elliott, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

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Through Feb. 2, “The Greek Communities of Tarpon Springs and the Bahamas,� Florida Maritime Museum, 4419 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

Bingo is back at the Center of Anna Maria Through Feb. 3, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art’s Island. “Watercolors from the Permanent Collection,� 5401 Bay Shore Road, The center will welcome players 6-8 p.m.

Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700. friday, Jan. 25.

Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida additional dates are March 1 and March 29.

Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Bingo cards will cost $1.

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The center will offer wine, beer and other Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime refreshments for donations.

Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

The center is at 407 Magnolia ave., anna First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around Maria.

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Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708- 941-746-4131.

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Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI 941-746-4131.

Feb. 16-17, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez.

GAMES, SPORTS & Feb. 17, AMICCO’s opera concert, Bradenton.

OUTDOORS Feb. 22, U.S. Coast Guard exhibit at Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez.

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Through Jan. 27, Island Players perform “I Hate Hamlet,� 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.

Throughout January, Sue Elliott exhibits “Companions,� Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786648.

Throughout January, Janet Razze exhibits her glasswork, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Through Feb. 9, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island fine art exhibition, “The Space Between,� Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

Through Feb. 9, Jane Seymour’s “Up Close and Personal�

KIDS & FAMILY exhibit, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

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Through March 30, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., Island Gallery Wednesday, Jan. 23 West artist demonstrations, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor6:30 p.m. — Movies in the Park, showing “The Shaggy DA,� mation: 941-778-6648.

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Feb. 12, AMICCO’s Jazz Fest, Anna Maria.

Tuesday, Jan. 29 Feb. 13-March 2, Richard Thomas’ “Drawn to Line and Color�

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Friday, Jan. 25 6-8 p.m. — Bingo games, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.

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Wednesdays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941462-2626.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130.

Thursdays, through March 28, bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-7783580.

Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Sponges Past,� Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., City of Anna Maria “Movies in the Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction Cortez. Information: 941-708-6121.

Park,� City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue, Anna for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the ONGOING OFF AMI Through Jan. 27, various dates and times, “An Improv to Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941Through Jan. 27, the Manatee County Fair, Manatee County 779-0881.

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2 p.m. — Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges: Our Best Kept Secret program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 941-778-6341.

7 p.m. — The Art of Meditation, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-7781908.

Friday, Jan. 25 10 a.m.1 p.m. — Senior Adventures potluck lunch and book Beach. Information: 941-538-0945.

Saturday, Jan. 26 9 a.m.-noon — CPR training, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Tuesday, Jan. 29 Noon — Rick Kerby, producing artistic director of the Manatee Players, addresses the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 1 p.m. — Lifelong Learning Academy: Replicating Nature: A Difficult Challenge with Jam Bartuli, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Wednesdays through March, 1:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Irish Ceili and Set Dancing, Sandpiper Mobile Resort clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1416.

Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135...

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meeting, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

Tuesdays through May 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

Information: 941-708-6130.

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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Feb. 13, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island Sale-A-Bration, Holmes Beach.

ONGOING OFF AMI Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Paradise Cafe games, music and socializing, the Paradise Center, Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493.

Saturdays through May, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Farmers Market, Old Main, Bradenton. Information: 941- 621-6471.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Feb. 8-9, Manatee River Garden Club Annual Flower Show, Bradenton.

March, Mondays, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium lecture series.

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Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. Jan. 31, Friends of the Island Library lecture by Janis Ian, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Holmes Beach.

Feb. 18, Presidents Day. Feb. 6, Wisconsin Day 2019, Holmes Beach.

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The center is featuring art by Midge Pippel at the open house. The public is invited to attend. The exhibit, featuring her butterfly paintings, is titled “Transitions� and depicts the emergence of the butterfly from the chrysalis — symbolic of the center’s services for “aligning mind, body, spirit.� for more information about the attunement center, call 941-779-2289 or go online to www.enlightenedtribe.com.

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JANIS IAN Singer, wordsmith, world-changing artist to deliver Friends lecture

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter Janis Ian was a young woman writing songs.

She was 15 when her first recording, “Society’s Child,” hit the radio. At 16, her first album earned a Grammy nomination. It was the beginning of a very long run in the spotlight.

And the spotlight was illuminating for women.

Decades later, Ian is trading a “smaller career for a bigger life.”

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and author will present a lecture at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, as part of the Friends of the Island Library Lecture and Travel series.

Ian will discuss her music, her writing, her love for libraries and, she promises to perfom a song or two.

She said she always felt she was different growing up in New Jersey, and her early songwriting reflected her feelings.

She credits a librarian with leading her through adolescence and helping her get comfortable in her skin.

“This librarian, she saved my life when I was a kid.

She helped me see there were other people like me and that I might find them,” Ian told The Islander.

“She would use her card and check out books for me from the adult stacks that I wasn’t allowed to check out. Her influence on me was huge. We corresponded until she died,” Ian said, softly.

That influence motivates Ian to speak at libraries across the United States.

“I’ve never turned down a request from a library to speak,” she said. “When the Holmes Beach library approached me, it was a no-brainer,” Ian said. “Librarians are the last stand.”

She recalled a favorite quote from English author Neil Gaiman: “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.”

Janis Ian performs at a folk fest in 1975.

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Historical society offers college scholarships

The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.

AMIHS is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a college-bound senior who lives on Anna Maria Island and has either a GPA of 3.0 (weighted) with plans to attend a four-year college or a GPA of 2.5 (weighted) with plans to attend a community college.

Application forms are available from high school guidance offices, as well as at AMIHS’ museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Applications must be postmarked by March 31 and mailed to Pat Copeland, Scholarship Committee Chairwoman, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, P.O. Box 4251, Anna Maria FL 34215.

A recipient will be selected in April.

For more information, call Copeland at 941-7789205.

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Slowing life down Ian is slowing the pace of her life, after decades of touring. She is savoring time with her wife and two grandchildren, who reside in the Northeast but tag along on trips sometimes, including time spent on Anna Maria Island.

Touring for Ian is almost a thing of the past, though she does a few shows a year.

“I was doing 250 concert dates a year. That’s a lot of work,” she said.

“I put my wife through law school. All of a sudden, I realized I didn’t have to tour anymore. I’d been touring since I was 14,” Ian said. “It was time to ramp down.”

She is still touring, but just “for the pleasure of it.”

In addition to concerts and speaking dates, Ian does living room concerts, where hosts invite a small group of friends to hear her perform.

Proceeds from the living room concerts go to the Pearl Foundation, a charity formed by Ian and her wife to fund scholarships, with preference going to students who have left school — elementary, secondary or college — for more than five years.

Other money is raised by online auctions and merchandise sales.

The foundation is named after Ian’s mother, who attended Goddard College’s program for returning students.

In 2018, the foundation increased its endowed scholarship funds by $72,000, bringing the total funding for Pearl to $1,116,250 with $983,000 in scholarships awarded.

Ian said her writing has always come first and now, with more time on her hands, she is enjoying both writing and life.

Her autobiography, “Society’s Child,” spans more than 50 years of music, art and politics. Ian recorded the book over more than three years and garnered a spoken word Grammy in 2013. She considers the win “a stunning upset.”

“I found it very organic,” Ian said of the autobiography project.

She also wrote a children’s book, “Tiny Mouse,” which was named a Kirkus Review “Best Children’s” choice.

Ian and her wife have lived in Nashville, Tennessee, since 1988, but are now downsizing and traveling more.

The couple came upon Anna Maria Island when a friend recommended vacationing here several years ago.

The island, Ian said, is a great place to relax.

“I wish I had known about Anna Maria 25 years ago,” she said with a laugh, “but better late than never.”

Singer-songwriter Janis Ian will deliver a talk as part of the Friends of the Island Library Lecture and Travel Series. Her presentation will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Waterline Resort and Marina in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lloyd Baggs On the morning the couple first came to visit the island, Ian’s wife found a large shark’s tooth in the sand.

“It was a very big one, not one of the regular little ones. We took it as a sign,” Ian said.

Ian will speak Jan. 31 in the ballroom at the Waterline Resort and Marina, 5235 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Seating will be limited and the Friends volunteers will distribute tickets for the free event at Waterline starting at 11:30 a.m.

Coffee, tea and other refreshments will be served following the lecture, courtesy of The Islander newspaper. Ian will sell and autograph select items during the reception.

Overflow will be accommodated at the library with a live-stream presentation in the Walker-Swift meeting room.

The cover for Janis Ian’s autobiography, “Society’s Child.”

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Irish dancers practice, learn

Beverly Neville and Maureen Glover practice a step, turn and pass while Betty Baugh and Rosemary Houlihan admire their form Jan. 16 during an AMI Irish Dancers session. Dancing takes place 1:303:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sandpiper Resort Co-op clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. All are welcome.

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FMM invites patrons to dine, hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s views The Florida Maritime Museum will host author and historian Jack E. Davis for its Fishing For Our Future fundraising dinner.

The event at the Seafood Shack, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez, will be 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14.

Davis is a professor of environmental history at the University of Florida and the author of “An Everglades Providence: Marjory Stoneman Douglas and the American Environmental Century” and “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea.” He won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in history for “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea,” described by the Pulitzer board as “an important environmental history of the Gulf of Mexico that brings crucial attention to Earth’s 10th-largest body of water, one of the planet’s most diverse and productive marine ecosys-

tems.”

He will provide his historical view of the Gulf of Mexico and discuss how coastal residents are connected to the Gulf.

Davis also will sign copies of his books, which will be sold at the dinner.

General tickets are $50 and include dinner, the talk, book signing and a silent auction.

Organizers hope to raise $34,000, which would be matched by a grant from the Manatee County Tourist Development Council to benefit the Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum.

To purchase tickets, go online to www.floridamaritimemuseum.org.

For more information, call the museum at 941708-6120.

Historian and author Jack E. Davis will present a talk at 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 14, at the Seafood Shack to raise money for the Florida Maritime Museum.

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Storyteller to share secrets of great folk tales at Cortez museum

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter The spoken word can bring events to life.

Storyteller Carol Mahler draws in listeners with intonation, relatability and humor.

She has been telling Florida folklore for more than two decades. Her stories carry listeners back to another place and time in Florida.

Mahler will conduct a workshop for the Folk School at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30.

She began telling stories as an adjunct instructor at a South Florida community college.

She was teaching and found the textbook boring.

“So instead of just reading from the text, I started telling the stories to the class,” Mahler said.

Word spread of her stories, and she began to be asked more and more to appear, including at the 2003 Philadelphia Folk Festival.

She’s also taught classes at the Charlotte County Cultural Center and performed at workshops, libraries and clubs in Southwest Florida.

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The workshop attendees will focus on the “how to” of storytelling, Mahler said.

“I’ll be using Florida folklore in the class, but the methods can be applied to any story,” she said.

Mahler learned to tell stories from her dad. “He could go to the store, receive the wrong change, come home and tell a 20-minute story about it.”

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Runners take off Jan. 19 from the starting line in the Anna Maria Elementary School parking lot for the 13th annual Dolphin Dash 5K. Kelly Gitt acted as volunteer coordinator, while Tom Orehowsky, of the Bradenton Runners Club, timed and sanctioned the races. More than 200 people participated. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

ABOVE: AME student Saylor Firestine, 6, celebrates Jan. 19 at the finish line in the Dolphin Dash 1-Mile Fun Run. LEFT: AME Dolphin Dash 5K winner Corey Peyerk.

200-plus runners race in AME-PTO Dolphin Dash

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter It was a crisp morning as runners took their marks first for the 13th annual Dolphin Dash 5K and then the 1-Mile fun run.

People gathered in the parking lot early on Jan. 19 at anna Maria elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, to register and receive race numbers and event T-shirts.

AME students, novices and experienced runners alike raced their way through the streets of Holmes Beach in the 5K and fun run. event director Kelly Gitt said proceeds will benefit the aMe Parent-Teacher Organization.

The 5K began at 8 a.m., after volunteer race coordinator Tom Orehowsky, of the sponsoring Bradenton

runners club, explained the rules and the route. He blew a blast of an air horn to start the race. after about 20 minutes, the first runners returned to the start to cross the finish line.

Corey Peyerk, a board member for the Bradenton club, finished as the first overall male winner while former island resident Wendy Hudson of Apollo Beach was the fastest woman.

Next came the 1-Mile fun run, where youngsters — many of them aMe students — took off in a sprint.

Kellen Hunt, 6, crossed the finish line first in under 8 minutes.

After the races, Orehowsky presented trophies and medals to winners at the aMe campus.

For more photos and complete race results, look on The Islander website at islander.org and on the newspaper’s facebook page.

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Holmes Beach charter review members hold first meeting

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The 2019 Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission wasted no time getting to work.

The commission, which held its first meeting Jan. 17, is tasked with reviewing the charter to recommend possible amendments for the November ballot.

Members Claudia Carlson, Nancy Deal, Sean Murphy, Ed Upshaw and David Zaccagnino were elected to the committee Nov. 6, 2018.

At the Jan. 17 meeting, the group elected Upshaw to serve as chair and Murphy as vice chair.

The meeting began with attorney Jim Dye giving an overview of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws and public records.

Dye is a principal partner with city attorney Patricia Petruff in the law firm of Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul of Bradenton.

Dye said that as a city board, CRC members must adhere to open government laws, which involve meetings and public records.

Dye instructed commission members not to discuss matters that might come before them with each other outside of city meetings.

He added that as a recommending body, members of the group may speak with the public or other city board members, including commissioners, about matters relating to the charter. But, he said, two or more members must not converse about CRC matters together or with another person at the same time.

“You and the other commission members, when you’re talking about commission business, you have to be in the open,” Dye said. Even conversations between two members at a grocery store could violate the law if city matters are discussed.

He said if a such a situation occurs, it can be cured by being brought to the CRC at a public meeting.

“Bring it up at the next meeting and go into the

Attorney Jim Dye reviews the Government-in-theSunshine Law Jan. 17 for members of the Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. City clerk Stacey Johnston is seated behind Dye.

Members of the Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission include Claudia Carlson, left, Nancy Deal, Sean Murphy, Ed Upshaw and David Zaccagnino. With a show of hands Jan. 17, the members chose Murphy as their vice chair. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes details so the public and other board members know what you got into,” Dye said. “That’s the cure.”

He also said CRC members cannot send emails to each other. He suggested a “one-way memo” for communication, distributed by the clerk — the city custodian of public records — to other members.

Dye said text messaging “is the real bugaboo” and, if a CRC member sends or receives texts relating to city business, they are public records, and must be shared with the city clerk.

Additionally, he said that members should not post status updates about their commission work on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, as those posts could be considered violations.

Upshaw then got down to business, saying he is honored to be on the CRC. “We are all here out of a sense of love for the city,” he said.

He identified three categories of charter changes to be addressed, including “simple editorials” of the charter’s wording, a substantial review of major changes, such as the city’s form of government, and a broader “vision” for the city.

“We need to define what Holmes Beach is and how we plan to secure the future,” Upshaw said.

The group agreed it would be helpful to bring in participants from the previous CRC, including former Mayor Bob Johnson and residents Terry Schaeffer and Pam Leckie, as well as a representative from the Florida League of Cities.

Additionally, a motion for Petruff to attend the next meeting unanimously passed, as the group agreed Petruff should attend some, if not all of the meetings.

At its next meeting, the group will begin a line-byline review of the charter to address editorial errors.

Additionally, the CRC will discuss the scope of

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the project and designate a member to speak at future city commission meetings.

“Our purpose is just to present well-researched, well-thought-out and properly worded recommendations to the city commission,” Upshaw said.

Any amendments approved by a super majority vote by the charter committee “shall be presented to the city commission,” which “shall provide” the amendments to the voters in the next election.

The CRC will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

By the bible

The Holmes Beach city charter , often referred to as the bible for the city, states in Article 13: This Charter shall be reviewed within the fifth year of its adoption by a commission of five members elected by the electors of the city in a city general election. Thereafter, it shall be reviewed every fifth year by a commission similarly elected.

Commission rules and organization: The charter commission shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members and shall adopt such rules of procedure as a majority of its members may approve.

Election procedure: Any proposed amendment or amendments to the charter adopted by a vote of a super majority of the charter commission shall be presented to the city commission, which shall provide for its submission to the voters in the next city general election.

Term of office: The charter review commission shall be sworn in no later than the first commission meeting following its election, and it shall serve until the amendments and/or revisions to the charter, if any, are incorporated into ordinance by the city commission for placement on the ballot for the next city general election.

Vacancies: In the event that a vacancy exists on the commission for any reason, the remaining members shall, by majority vote, fill the vacancy by appointment.

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Community Redevelopment Agency is seeking a new board member.

The applicant must reside or operate a business in the CRA district boundaries.

The members term is a 4-year term and members are required to attend an Educational seminar Mail all applications to: City Clerk, City of Bradenton Beach, 107 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217 PLEASE MARK ENVELOPE “CRA APPLICATION” APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL NO PHONE CALLS

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Sandbar executive chef Richard Demarse, left, and restaurant-studio owner Ed Chiles, right, look on as celebrity Jane Seymour demonstrates her heart-healthy coleslaw recipe Jan. 18 at a reception at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

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Jane Seymour gets emotional Jan. 18 during her talk to gallery guests at the Studio at Gulf and Pine. Seymour’s display of watercolors, oils, sculptures and other artwork are for sale at the studio. Her visit to Manatee County for two days is sponsored by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Actress enchants islanders with ‘open heart’

An array of Jane Seymour’s “Open Hearts” sculptures are for sale at the Studio at Gulf and Pine through Feb. 9. Seymour also dedicated a large Open Hearts sculpture and another presentation Jan. 19 as part of a two-day series of events hosted by the BACVB to promote tourism.

Jane Seymour paid a visit to Anna Maria Island Jan. 18 to show off her talents.

A collection of sculptures and paintings by the actress, artist, author and designer is on display through feb. 9 at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, where Seymour attended a reception in her honor.

Seymour’s trip to Manatee County was part of a tourism promotion to benefit area nonprofits and businesses, including local workers, by the Bradenton Area convention and Visitors Bureau. The Studio and the Sandbar restaurant hosted the art reception.

Her work also is offered for sale at the studio.

Seymour is just one highlight of a series of BACVB concerts and events designed to boost the economy on the heels of the hardships suffered during a red tide outbreak that started in august.

Seymour mingled with the crowd, posed for snapshots, discussed her art and demonstrated how to make her heart-healthy coleslaw recipe.

In a brief speech, Seymour outlined how, in her late 20s, she went through a “terrible divorce.” $10 Tees @ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB.

She said her mother’s words always resounded, to open her heart and help someone else when life gets challenging. It would become the inspiration for Seymour’s popular Open Hearts collection of sculpture, jewelry, art and a foundation.

She said a friend led her to art as a way through her pain. “It became my healing,” Seymour told the crowd.

Seymour founded the Open Hearts Foundation 10 years ago and her signature swirling, connecting hearts became a symbol for people to turn adversity into opportunity. The foundation is committed to growing nonprofits with the philosophy of love finding its way into an open heart.

Seymour dedicated an Open Hearts sculpture, a collaboration of the BACVB and Realize Bradenton at riverwalk in Bradenton earlier in the day.

“I want people to find joy in their lives,” Seymour told the island crowd. “In the end, only two things really matter: The love you have shared and the difference you have made.”

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Gathering

Roser Memorial Community Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter concert series will open at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, with Barry and the Boomers performing at the church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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Annual meeting set for Annunciation

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 27.

A parish potluck and the annual meeting will follow the liturgy, which will be at 9 a.m.

During the meeting, vestry members will be elected and the rector will deliver his annual address Tickets on sale for St. B show on the state of the parish.

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There is no charge to attend but the church will welcome free-will offerings. roser church is at 512 Pine ave., anna Maria. for more information, call the church at 941-7780414.

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St. Bernard catholic church is collecting donations for its spring rummage sale.

Donations will be accepted at the church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.-noon Monday and Wednesday.

The rummage sale will be March 1-2.

For more information, call Margaret Finley at 303588-1995.

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Saturday, Jan. 26 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roser Memorial Community Church concert with Amayesing Voices, the Charles Wade family, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Sunday, Jan. 27 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Episcopal Church of Annunciation parish liturgy, potluck and annual meeting, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roser Memorial Community Church winter concert, Barry and the Boomers, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Free will offering. Information: 941-778-0414.

SAVE THE DATE Concert with New Orleans Nighthawks Jazz Band, Feb. 10, Roser Memorial Community Church.

Concert with harpist Elizabeth Gerberding, Feb. 17, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA).

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show, Feb. 21, St. Bernard Catholic Church.

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B-I-N-G-O spells fun in Bradenton Beach

Jean Hightower raises her hand as she bingos her card Jan. 17 at the Annie Silver Community Center during the first bingo session of the season. Hightower and friends were visiting Anna Maria Island from Maryland. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi

A crowd gathers Jan. 17 at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, as bingo kicks off for the season. Pizza, chocolate cake, sodas and coffee got players primed for the game. Bingo takes place 7 p.m. Thursdays through March 28 at the community center.

Bingo is played at 7 p.m.

Thursdays through March 28 at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach.

Annie Silver rings the dinner bell

About 40 people take part in a community dinner Jan. 18 at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Dinners also will be served 5-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 8 and March 15. Big John’s Texas BBQ prepared the main course for the January dinner and proceeds benefit the center. For more information, call Linda Yarger at 941-778-3580. RIGHT: Liz Mt. Pleasant of Syracuse, New York, left, and Denise Saunders, Annie Silver volunteer, chat Jan. 18 next to the night’s dessert donations from members. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Gathering continued from page 22 Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sunday Holy Eucharist 9 a.m.; men’s breakfast 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday service 5 p.m.; Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday fellowship 10:30 a.m.; prayer partners 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; women’s Bible study 10 a.m. Thursday.

Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 10 a.m.; fellowship following service.

Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; adult Sunday school 8:45 a.m.; Sunday adult book study 9 a.m.

Also, first and third Wednesdays, Roser Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton; second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Just Older Youth/JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series; Tuesdays through April 2, 5:30 p.m., Terrific Tuesdays.

St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Saturday confession 3 p.m.; Saturday Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; weekday Mass 8:30 a.m.

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People line up to fill their plates with pulled pork, baked beans and coleslaw Jan. 18, at a community dinner at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Big John’s Texas BBQ prepared the main course and proceeds benefited the center. Community dinners also will be served 5-7 p.m.

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Streetlife

By Kathy Prucnell

Bradenton Beach driver in crash arrested for DUI

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office was called

by Bradenton Beach police to investigate a possibly impaired driver following a two-vehicle crash.

Robert A. Simpson, 50, was arrested at 4:21 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 2200 block of Gulf Drive for driving under the influence.

Responding to the crash, BBPD Officer Frank Price reported Simpson, the at-fault driver in a two-vehicle Simpson crash, showed signs of impairment.

MCSO Deputy Benjamin Quick arrived at the scene, observed Simpson lean on his truck, lose his balance and fall into his vehicle.

After a poor performance on a field-sobriety test, Simpson was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail, where he provided two breath samples that registered no alcohol content.

He posted a $120 bond and was released.

Simpson’s arraignment is set for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

DUI charge reduced for Riverview woman

A drunk driving charge against a Riverview woman arrested in Holmes Beach was reduced in court to reckless driving.

Sandra Coretti was pulled over in the 300 block of 64th Street in October 2017 by Holmes Beach police and was charged with driving under the influence.

At a Jan. 3 hearing, the 12th Circuit State Attorney amended the charge to driving too fast for conditions and Coretti pleaded no contest.

Judge Renee Inman found Coretti guilty, then ordered 12 months probation, including DUI school, a victim impact panel and 50 hours of public service.

Coretti was assessed $2,261 in court costs and fines of which $1,000 was paid Jan. 14.

Island watch

In the event of an emergency, call 911.To report information on island crime, call the MCSO Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

Island police blotter

Anna Maria Jan. 7, North Shore Drive and Pine Avenue, alcohol violation. While on patrol, a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle without taillights traveling west on Pine Avenue. Stopping the vehicle, the officer observed a 12-pack of Budweiser beer behind the driver’s seat and determined the male driver was under the legal drinking age. The deputy issued the 20-year-old a notice to appear in court for the misdemeanor and poured the beer on the ground.

The man told the officer the beer belonged to his brother.

Jan. 8, 9800 block of Gulf Drive, marijuana.

Two deputies on patrol observed a vehicle in a parking lot with a man slumped over the steering wheel.

They approached the vehicle and noticed an odor of marijuana, searched the vehicle and found a vaping device and a spoon containing a brown sticky residue.

The items tested positive for THC and were seized as evidence. Charges are pending lab results of the preliminary test.

Jan. 8, 100 block of Maple Avenue, suspicious incidents. A woman returned from out of town to find several leafless trees and two palm trees with palm fronds torn off. The woman told the MCSO she would check with an arborist to determine if the trees were either deliberately harmed or weather damaged.

Jan. 10, Bayfront Park, 309 N. Bay Blvd., information. A bag of a green leafy substance was turned into the MCSO. A deputy secured it for destruction.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. Bradenton Beach No reports.

Bradenton Beach is policed by Bradenton Beach Police Department.

Cortez Jan. 5, The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill, 4110 127th St. W., battery/trespass. Manatee County sheriff’s deputies separated two people who were fighting. The aggressor was arrested for battery and issued a trespass warning.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach Jan. 3, Martinque South condominiums, 5300 Gulf Drive, information. The building superintendent reported unknown persons left the pool shower running and threw patio chairs and a clay pot containing a plant, which broke into pieces, into the pool.

Jan. 3, 100 block of White Avenue, information.

A visitor from Iceland flagged down a Holmes Beach police officer and reported his $1,000 iPhone had been stolen and the bag the phone had been inside appeared to have been cut with a knife. The officer attempted to locate the phone but was unsuccessful.

Jan. 4, 100 block of 34th Street, fleeing and eluding. A 15-year-old male was found in the 10000 block of Manatee Avenue after he ran from Holmes Beach police officers, who had pulled his vehicle over for speeding. Police searched the vehicle and reported finding a bong and a plastic bag with marijuana residue. He told police he fled because he was scared, having only a learner’s permit.

Jan. 5, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, marijuana ordinance. Observing a car in the parking lot after hours, an officer approached the vehicle and saw a marijuana-like substance on the lap of the driver. The driver and passenger were identified as under 18. The driver acknowledged having a bag of weed in the center console. He told police he and the passenger planned to “smoke a little” with friends.

The driver was ticketed for possessing 4.5 grams of marijuana and paraphernalia. The contraband was confiscated and processed for destruction.

Jan. 6, 200 block of 65th St., construction ordinance. A commercial painter was cited for working on a Sunday.

Jan. 7, 700 block of Manatee Avenue, speeding, cocaine possession. A Toyota was clocked traveling 50 mph in a 35-mph zone. While checking the vehicle’s occupants for warrants, a passenger opened a bottle and a bag containing white powder fell to the ground. Police searched the vehicle and found 1.5 grams of a substance that tested positive for cocaine.

The driver was cited for speeding and released. The passenger was arrested for drug possession and transported to the Manatee County jail.

Jan. 7, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave., camping. Police observed a man asleep in a sleeping bag next to a picnic table. An officer issued a notice to appear in court for violating an anti-camping ordinance. The man left the area.

Jan. 9, Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, warrant. Police were dispatched to Publix Super Market regarding an employee wanted on a warrant. The manager identified the suspect. He was arrested on multiple warrants and transported to the Manatee County jail.

Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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Roadwatch

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The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices for the week of Jan. 21: Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, crews are performing tie-ins at Ninth Street North and the Cortez Road embankment, as well as sodding the embankment.

Paving on Gulf Drive from Cortez Road northward to 10th Street North has been delayed. When it takes place, work will be during daytime hours and require traffic maintenance. avenue c in Bradenton Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, right-of-way restoration work is taking place, including paving operations on 23rd, 24th and 25th streets.

Gulf Drive in holmes Beach: as part of a pipeline replacement project, Gulf Drive is closed to northbound traffic at 81st Street, with northbound traffic detoured onto 81st Street to access Palm Drive. Trolley stations remain accessible.

Pedestrians should avoid any attempts to cross over pipes or other construction materials. a reduced speed limit is in place and motorists may experience temporary, single-lane closures.

For more information about the pipeline replacement projects on the island, go online to amipipereplacement.com.

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

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By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter The Manatee county Sheriff’s Office is signed on for another year of law enforcement in anna Maria.

Manatee county commissioners Jan. 15 voted unanimously to approve a new service agreement between the county, MCSO and city of Anna Maria for the city to retain law enforcement services in the 2018-19 fiscal year for $947,069.88.

The agreement includes an increase of 12.33 percent over 2017-18, when the city paid $843,113.25 for McSO services. The increase includes a 4 percent salary raise for McSO employees, as well as a 4 percent increase in health benefits. anna Maria will pay $572,661.96 under the new agreement, an increase of $49,071.70 from 2017-18.

The increase in health benefits is $110,333.60, $24,734.05 more than the $85,599.55 the city paid in 2017-18.

Additionally, the retirement rate has increased from

23.27 percent in the last agreement to 24.50 percent in the new agreement — an increase of $18,727.76. anna Maria will pay $78,922.49 on or before the 15th day of every month through September.

Also, the agreement requires the city to pay the county $315,689.96 by feb. 4 for McSO services provided October 2018-January 2019 — a time frame in which the city continued to use MCSO services after the termination of the former agreement.

The MCSO also will bill the city for any overtime for event work, but the agreement stipulates the bills cannot exceed $4,200.

The agreement also includes money for police equipment, such as $175 for office supplies, $540 for ammunition, $1,800 for uniform replacement and $2,520 for uniform cleaning.

The city will not pay for MCSO vehicles, but will pay $3,150 for auto repairs and maintenance, $6,462 for radio repairs and maintenance and $39,487.50 for gasoline.

Grouper red-tag resolved, reopened

A stop work order is taped to a post Jan. 17 at the Ugly Grouper restaurant and bar, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Following a citizen complaint Jan. 15 that concrete slabs were poured, the building official Jim McGuiness determined the work was not permitted. The restaurant received a permit for improvements in April 2018, but concrete slabs were not included, according to Mayor Judy Titsworth. The restaurant reopened for business Jan. 18.

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Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest dolphin study continues in AMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backyard

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter When three juvenile bottlenose dolphins died near the Kingfish Boat ramp in November 2018, they were identified as fifth-generation Sarasota Bay dolphins.

But what does that mean?

The Sarasota Dolphin Research Project was the point of reference. SDrP is conducting the longest continuous study of marine mammals in the world.

Generations of dolphins in the waters surrounding anna Maria Island have been identified and followed by research scientists who call Sarasota Bay their living laboratory.

Blair Irvine, who serves on the board of directors for Dolphin Biology Research Institute in Sarasota, and a then-high school student named Randy Wells, started the project in 1970.

The driving question of that time?

Do dolphins live here all the time or do they pass through?

Almost 50 years later, researchers know the dolphins do live here, generation after generation, Wells told The Islander.

Wells is the director of the chicago Zoological Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SDrP and works from an office at Mote Marine Laboratory.

The project research encompasses husbandry, threats to dolphins from environmental issues such as the recent red tide, common illnesses, what and where dolphins eat and how far they move about in their home range.

The cZS took over the SDrP in 1989. The cZS,

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Fins are used for identification on dolphins, as with this photo of Saida Beth, a 36-year-old female who gave birth to her 11th calf in the summer of 2018. Islander Photos: Courtesy SDRP under NMFS Scientific Research Permit No. 20455.

based at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois, was the first inland oceanarium to contain live dolphins in the United States, adding them in 1961. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had no idea where the dolphins lived when we started. We knew nothing about the local resident community,â&#x20AC;? Wells said.

Now, the project is studying a fifth generation of Sarasota Bay dolphins.

With long-term surveys developed along the way, scientists have learned about dolphin social behavior, habitat needs and the impact of humans on dolphinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and health.

Veterinary knowledge from the project has been used worldwide to develop protocols on treating sick and injured dolphins.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all because of the red tide,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost residents in the program from 45 years old to the juveniles at Anna Maria that were about a year and a half old. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the long-range effects we are concerned about.â&#x20AC;?

Wells said after a severe red tide event in 2004-05, prey fish declined 90 percent for the Sarasota Bay dolphins.

This resulted in increased dolphin mortalities in 2006, including a 2 percent jump in fishing-related deaths caused by dolphin interactions with anglers.

Wells said as available fish become scarce, dolphins often turn their attention to anglers for an easy meal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feed dolphins, ever,â&#x20AC;? he advised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If dolphins do approach you while you have fishing lines the outlook for Sarasota Bay dolphins out, reel them in and move locations. Do not release Wells said long-term, the outlook for the bay dol- fish when dolphins are close by.â&#x20AC;? phins is guarded.

Now, with the 2018-19 bout of red tide, Wells said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are seeing the same 90 percent decline in prey fish now.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153; We may not know the outcome for a year or more on the Sarasota Bay dolphins mortality,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Max Osceola, education director for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Ginny Upshaw, president of the nonprofit Friends of the Island Library, pose in the sunshine Jan. 17 prior to Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seminole of Florida,â&#x20AC;? as part of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019 Lecture and Travel Series, which will continue weekly through March 21. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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By Lisa Neff

See the stars, shoot for the moon

Did you awake Jan. 21 to hear everyone talking about the blood moon and the total lunar eclipse that occurred while you were in La La Land?

After missing my share of celestial events for various reasons — I didn’t know to look up, miscalculated the time or couldn’t see beyond clouds — I created a digital calendar based on several favorite online sources.

Neff One of the best sources for information is seasky.org. I also check NASA’s sites, as well as those sponsored by the American Meteor Society’s and the Old farmer’s almanac.

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the night sky in 2019, at a glance: feb. 4 , the new moon will be on the same side of the earth as the sun and will not be visible. This is a good time to observe faint objects in the sky, such as galaxies and star clusters. feb. 19, the supermoon will be on the opposite side of the earth as the sun. The moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and look larger and brighter than usual.

The light of a full moon reflects on the Gulf of Mexico. Islander Courtesy Photo feb. 27, Mercury will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. So skywatchers should look west just after sunset.

March 21, the supermoon will be on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun and its face will be fully illuminated.

April 22-23, the Lyrids meteor shower could produce about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. The meteors may produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds.

Comprehensive plan for Sarasota Bay is underway

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is looking to the future.

The SBEP expects to update its comprehensive conservation and management plan by 2021.

SBEP is one of 28 national estuary programs, which update their plans every five years to establish priorities and implement changes needed for the health of water quality and coastal habitats.

Last updated in 2014, the plan reports on the state of the bay and recommends improvements for stormwater, wastewater, fisheries, freshwater and saltwater, recreation and citizen participation.

Darcy Young, SBEP director of planning and communication, said Jan. 10 she expects the twoyear review process will look at different measures to address “this really long red tide.”

The 2017-18 harmful algal blooms of Karenia brevis in Southwest Florida began off the coast of charlotte Harbor in October 2017. The red tide hit Manatee county in august 2018.

Young also said the estuary program will be looking to Mote Marine Laboratory, which announced a new red tide institute in late 2018, for research and

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SBEP scientists are working on a special project, she added, which aims to access ecological data from tidal creeks to better understand how nutrients get into Sarasota Bay. Nutrient runoff is widely blamed for worsening the extent of the naturally occurring red tide.

In addition to the planning and research, the SBEP has partnered with the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, community associations and the city of Holmes Beach for Grassy Point Preserve, providing ecological expertise and funding for projects aimed at restoring and enhancing waterways and coastal habitat.

In 2018, the SBeP awarded $3,000 to anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring to install new dune protection signage.

The program also provided a $2,000 grant to Anna Maria elementary School in 2017 to teach composting and how soil health influences the health of Sarasota

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May 6-7, the eta aquarids meteor shower could produce 60 meteors per hour at its peak, but maybe 30 meteors per hour will be seen in the Northern Hemisphere.

May 18, the full blue moon will be on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This event happens every few years — once in a blue moon, you might say.

June 10, Jupiter will be at its closest approach to earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun.

Through a pair of binoculars, you should be able to see the planet’s four largest moons.

June 17, look for the full strawberry moon, with its face fully illuminated.

July 2, a total solar eclipse — when the moon completely blocks the sun — will take place but the path of totality will not be visible in North america.

July 9, Saturn will be at its closest approach to earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun.

Skywatchers will need a larger telescope to see the planet’s rings and brightest moons.

July 28-29, the Delta aquarids Meteor shower could produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.

The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. aug. 12-13, the Perseids will produce up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. The meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus.

Oct. 8, the Draconids Meteor shower could produce about 10 meteors per hour, visible in the early evening.

Oct. 21-22, the Orionids Meteor shower could produce 20 meteors per hour at its peak. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

Oct. 27, Uranus will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun.

Nov. 11, Mercury will move between the earth and the sun, a rare event that occurs only once every few years.

Nov. 17-18, the Leonids Meteor shower could produce up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak.

Nov. 24, Venus and Jupiter will be visible within 1.4 degrees of each other in the evening sky. Skywatchers should look to the west just after sunset.

Dec. 13-14, the Geminids Meteor shower could produce 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.

Dec. 26, an annular solar eclipse — when the moon is too far from the Earth to completely cover the sun — will occur, resulting in a ring of light around the darkened moon.

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Island horseshoe pitchers expand their shooting range

By Kevin P. cassidy Islander Reporter The AMI Horseshoe group ventured across the bridge to mainland Bradenton Jan. 16 to take on the Trailer Estates horseshoe group in a friendly tournament.

The Trailer Estates group came out on top by an 18-14 score in a fun, competitive day.

AMI Horseshoe coordinator Sam Samuels said, “The Trailer Estates horseshoe pitchers were a great bunch Cassidy of guys and we plan on hosting a tournament at aMI with them soon.”

The team of Hank Huyghe and Tom Farrington were the top AMI team, posting an unbeaten record on the day.

Despite sending eight teams to compete in the Bradenton tournament, regular horseshoe action proceeded Jan. 16 at the anna Maria city Hall horseshoe pits. Two teams met in the finals with the team of Bob rowley and Jeff Smith holding on for a 21-16 victory over Norm Good and Bob Heiger.

Three teams advanced to the knockout stage during Jan. 19 horseshoe action. The team of Tom Skoloda and rod Bussey drew the bye into the finals and watched as Tom Farrington and Bob Palmer defeated Bob Mason and Steve Hooper to move into the finals. farrington and Palmer stayed hot and rolled to a 23-10 victory over Skoloda and Bussey to win the day’s proceedings.

Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the anna Maria city Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Sato completes undefeated soccer season The adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island came to an end after a long delay first due to rain.

The match was originally set for Dec. 20, 2018, but torrential rains, Christmas break and scheduling issues for team members delayed setting a date.

The weather held and the championship game finally was played at the center Jan. 17, with Sato real estate outlasting Lancaster Design by a 5-3 score.

Nate Welch and Eric Pullen paced Sato with two goals each, while Francisco Oliviera added a goal and an assist. Scott Bear helped preserve the victory with 11 saves between the pipes.

Other members of the undefeated champions are Josh Sato, Alta Bujarski, Mark Rudacille, Andrew Schmidt and Matthew Skaggs.

Lancaster Design was led by Zakary Lieb’s two

Anna Maria Island Tides

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12:18a 1:14a 2:16a 3:26a 4:55a 6:52a 8:59a 10:37a

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Youth division flag football continues Flag football action moved into its third week at the center with a bevy of games played, starting with the 8-10 age division Jan. 15.

Slim’s Place opened the night’s action with a 21-6 victory over Ugly Grouper, while Planet Stone rolled to a 38-19 victory over Bins Be clean. The final game of the night saw Beach Bums roll past Progressive cabinetry by a 37-6 score.

The victory improved Beach Bums to 3-0 and put them on top of the standings, just ahead of Slim’s Place, which boasts a 2-0-1 record. Progressive cabinetry and Planet Stone are tied for third place at 1-1-1, while Ugly Grouper holds down fifth place at 0-2-1, just ahead of last place Bins Be clean at 0-3.

The 11-13 division played two games Jan. 16, leading off with a 25-12 win for caBB cleaning over Island charms. Tyler’s Ice cream followed with a 27-20 victory over Grooms automotive.

CABB Cleaning’s victory improved their record to a division best 2-0, just ahead of Tyler’s Ice Cream and Beach House real estate with matching 1-1 records.

Island charms holds down fourth place with a 1-2 record, while Grooms Motors & Automotive is still in search of its first victory.

The 14-17 division played two games Jan. 14 starting with Blue Lagoon edging Island Fitness 27-20, followed by Ace Hardware doubling up on Cloud Pest control 26-13.

The win improved Ace Hardware to 2-0 and the top spot in the division. Island fitness and Blue Lagoon both sport 1-1 records and are tied for second, while Cloud Pest Control holds down the cellar with an 0-2 record.

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Key royale golf news Beautiful weather translated to a full week of golf at the Key Royale Club, starting with the men’s ninehole modified-Stableford system match Jan. 14.

Jim Auch grabbed individual honors after carding a plus-5, a point up on second-place finisher Gary razze, while Dale Hudson, Chuck Patrick, Bob Soos, Terry Tarras and Ron Vandeman all had scores of plus-3 to finish in a five-way tie for third place.

Vandeman’s score helped teammates Warren Boin and Alan Tripp to the team title with a combined score of plus-9.

The women got out on the course Jan. 15 for a nine-hole individual-low-net match in four flights.

MaryLou Dreier took Flight A with a score of 4-over-par 36, while carol Patterson’s 4-under-par 28 gave her first place in flight B and the low-net round of the day.

Flight C went to Beth Lindeman on a 3-under-par 29. Barb estok was alone in second with a 2-under-par 30, while fran Barford finished third with a 1-over-par 33.

Janet razze fired a 3-under-par 29 to capture first place in flight D. Susan VanOrsdel took second with a 1-under-par 31, and Marty clark and Terry Westby tied for third with matching even-par 32s.

The men were back on the course Jan. 17 for a nine-hole scramble. The team of Mike Brakefield, Bill Brodie, Mike Gillie and Chuck Patrick combined on a 4-under-par 28 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day. The team of Mike clement, Buddy foy, Marty Hicks and Lou Pagano took second with a 2-underpar 30, while Jack Lowry, Joe Muscatello, Blake Ress and Tom Solosky were another stroke back in third place.

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Winter winds determine where to fish, what to target By capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Fishing around Anna Maria Island is following its typical wintertime pattern.

When the seas are calm, it’s a good time to venture into the Gulf of Mexico for snapper, grouper and hogfish.

When the wind blows and the Gulf waters are too rough, it’s time to target sheepshead, black drum and redfish around inshore reefs, bridges, docks and canals.

Live shrimp is the preferred bait for both scenarios, which makes the Stasny day go easy. No need to get up early to be on the flat at sunup to throw the cast net for bait.

Additionally, all of the species being caught are super good on the plate. I guess wintertime fishing in anna Maria could be called “cooler fishing.”

On my Southernaire excursions, we are watching wind patterns. The sheepshead bite is on the upward swing as water temps are settling into the lower 60s.

Baiting live shrimp combined with a knocker rig is working well. Using this combination around rock piles, wrecks, docks and other structure is yielding good amounts of sheepies.

While fishing reefs and wrecks, I’m seeing quite a few mangrove snapper on the hook. Black drum and catch-and-release redfish also are being caught, especially around residential docks and canals. This type of fishing is good on cold, windy mornings when running the boat in open water is less comfortable. and, as a bonus, I’m hooking up with a few catch-and-release snook and an occasional keeper flounder. capt. Warren Girle is working nearshore structure in the Gulf of Mexico on calm days, venturing out 5-8 miles for some good action. Dropping live shrimp on a

Denny Bauman of Nokomis, Illinois, shows off a healthy black drum caught Jan. 12 on a select shrimp while on a charter fishing trip with Capt.

David White of Anna Maria Charters.

“This giant amberjack wore all three guys out,” according to Capt. Jason Stock. It was the “big dog” of the day, but Stock also led Chicagoans Doug Slinkman, Mike Folkerts and Jack Folkerts to more action on 35-80 pound catch-and-release amberjacks, a hot mangrove snapper bite and a keeper red grouper. knocker rig around ledges, reefs and wrecks is resulting in numerous species, including mangrove and lane snapper, sheepshead, grunts and porgies.

Moving inshore, Girle is using live shrimp as bait and casting around rocks and docks. residential canals with seawalls and docks are host to sheepshead, black drum and redfish, and casting live shrimp in these areas is sure to attract a bite. capt. aaron Lowman is working nearshore ledges and reefs with good results. cruising out to 50 feet of water, he’s finding a good bite on snappers, porgies and grunts, as well as some catch-and-release grouper.

Tripletail are being spotted in these depths, too.

Moving inshore, Lowman is fishing docks along the Intracoastal Waterway for action on sheepshead, black drum and catch-and-release redfish. capt. Jason Stock reports he’s putting anglers on 40-50 pound amberjack while fishing offshore wrecks. also in these areas: mangrove snapper, catch-andrelease gag grouper and some keeper red grouper.

Moving inshore on days when the winds are too strong to fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Stock’s clients are bagging sheepshead and black drum. fishing residential canals and docks, as well as rock piles in Tampa Bay, is producing the bite.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says sheepshead are dominating the bite there, as live shrimp attract sheepies of 1-3 pounds to the hook. While tar-

geting the sheepshead, pier fishers are hooking into black drum, flounder and some catch-and-release redfish. Using jigs tipped with shrimp is working for pompano, although timing is crucial. capt. David White of anna Maria charters is running clients offshore on good days for the mangrove snapper bite. for bait, he says live shrimp and frozen sardines work well. To really get the bite fired up, White is chumming and feeding bait on a hook. Mangrove snapper up to 20 inches are being taken in this fashion.

Also, while offshore, White is hooking up with red grouper, amberjack and an occasional african pompano.

Moving inshore, White is catching his share of sheepshead, black drum and catch-and-release redfish.

Using live shrimp on a jig head or knocker rig is proving successful. Black drum in the 15-pound range and reds up to 30 inches are being caught. capt. eric chaignet of Gulfcart charters is doing well on mangrove snapper and hogfish. Both are being caught around rocky breaks and ledges while offshore. catch-and-release gag grouper are also in the mix.

Moving inshore, Chaignet is putting clients on sheepshead, along with black drum, mangrove snapper and catch-and-release redfish. for rigging, chaignet likes using either a knocker rig or jig head combined with a tasty piece of shrimp.

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Bluwave Boat Rentals owners Chad Williams, standing left, and Rick Mortz discuss their business at 8607 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, at the Jan. 9 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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New opening, kudos lead biz news

The secret is out, again Travel writers often find the secret path to anna Maria Island.

On the heels of kudos from Coastal Living magazine comes Fodor’s Travel website, naming the island No. 7 in its 11 under-the-radar florida beach towns to visit this winter.

“Anna Maria Island activities are as good as Florida’s Gulf Coast beach life gets,” reads the article on fodors.com. The story goes on to tout the island as “almost entirely free of chain stores and hotels.”

Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe and Coastal Store, the Sandbar Restaurant and Beach Bums Island Attitude, all in anna Maria, are mentioned as visitor stops. fodor says most of the picks in its top 11 are off the beaten path from other better-known destinations.

“Locals try to keep them to themselves,” Fodor’s Terry Ward writes of the island. “Simple things — sun, surf and a no-worries attitude still reign on these quiet beaches.” ah yes, the beach life. The word is out.

Howluckyami offers trio of locations The concept started several years ago in the Holmes Beach post office with an assortment of island-branded clothes and beach gear.

In January, Howluckyami opened its third location, a Bradenton Beach store in the arcade at a new building at 119 Bridge St. customers on Bridge Street will find the brightly colored shirts, totes, hats, koozies and other beach-inspired gear found in the other loca-

tions.

Howluckyami kiosks are at Pineapple Junktion, 425 Pine ave., anna Maria, and restless Natives boutique in the Island Shopping center, 5416 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Howluckyami is owned by Samantha Heil, Carol clifford and Jane Sperlazzi. The Bridge Street location is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 Sunday during season. for more information, call the store at 941-2163113 or visit the website at howluckyami.org.

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AMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday, Jan 23 5 p.m. — Business-card exchange and trolley awards, Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Members $5, guests $10. Information: 941-778-1541, info@ amichamber.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. — Chamber networking lunch, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Members $15, guests $25, reservations requested. Information: 941-778-1541, info@amichamber.org.

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday, Jan. 23 8 a.m. — Issues and Eggs, Cedars Cafe, 645 Cedars Court, Longboat Key. $12, reservations requested. Information: 941-3879000, info@longboatkeychamber.com.

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PA L M E T T O 1715 4th Street W Debbie Vogler 941-705-3328 A4418376 $1,250,000

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND 674 Key Royale Drive Michael Habony 941-920-2494 A4419598 $895,000

BR ADENTON 832 Whooping Crane Court Susan Matteoli PA 941-356-1335 A4415504 $735,000

BR ADENTON 8846 17th Avenue Circle NW Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4420974 $659,000

ANNA MARIA ISLAND 5300 Gulf Drive 306 Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4400024 $599,900

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H O L M E S B E AC H 503 70th Street Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4406584 $599,000

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Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. Established in 1983 Residential and Commercial Full service lawn maintenance Landscaping – Clean-up Hauling tree trimming Licensed & Insured

Paradise Improvements

941.792.5600

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

ITEMS FOR SALE

BOATS & BOATING

MINI FRIDGE:, $30, office desk and chair, $10, Bessler photo enlarger, $75. 941-3561456.

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

COFFEE TABLE, LEATHER top: 22-by 36-inches with 8-inch extension. Asking $85.

941-778-6871.

Andrew Chennault

FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED Island References Lic#CBC056755

RDI CONSTRUCTION INC.

CBC 1253471

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Residential & Condo Renovations Kitchens • Bath • Design Service Carpentry • Flooring • Painting Commercial & Residential

TWO 26-INCH beach bikes. $50 for the pair, as is. 484-793-5782.

ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000.

See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

KEY WEST 2007: 176 Sportsman center console, Yamaha 4-stroke 115-horsepower with only 208 engine hours. Recent tuneup and two new batteries. Trim tabs for added stability. Lowrance GPS. Bimini top. On local marina lift. No trailer. $12,700. Call 757-6353219.

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week, must be submitted online. Email classifieds@islander. org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)

ASSISTANT NEEDED: Computer skills to set up online business plus other tasks as needed. Four hours weekly, $50. Mike, 727999-1011.

VINTAGE CERAMIC TILES: Reclaimed, pink, circa 1958. $25. 920-915-4961.

References available • 941-720-7519

ANNOUNCEMENTS “Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history of the island by Bonner Joy, is available at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper. She launched the newspaper in 1992 and she is a 44-year island resident.

Place classified ads online at www.islander.org

WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase onli ne: www.jackelka.com.

Smokey and Diamond. Bonded pair, mother and son. 2 and 8 years old. apply to adopt the pair at www. moonraceranimalrescue.com. call Lisa williams at 941-345-2441 or visit the islander next to Paradise cafe in holmes Beach for more …

FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP and annex open 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Donations preferred 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Call 941-779-2733.

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CHEF VINCENZO NOW open for business from our catering kitchen at the Elks Club, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. 5 minutes from the island. Until we open our new location, please, feel free to call me if you need dinners or catering, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Italian Kitchen, 941-896-9754 (same number) or chef’s cell, 941-773-6957. Thank you, Chef Vincenzo.

WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and retired but working XBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti.

Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

AdoptA-Pet

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PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net.

FOUND SATURDAY JAN. 12: Fluorescent green, small, spiral notebook outside Holmes Beach Walgreen’s. Cashier inside has it.

3200 E. Bay Drive.

REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required.

Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

HEALTH CARE NURSING ASSISTANT SERVICES. Provided: personal care, driving, cleaning, shopping, cooking. Jan, 941-224-2224.

SERVICES ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-7782535.

CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, vacation, construction, rentals and power washing. 941-744-7983.

U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message.

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

B-SAFE-RIDES and Services: Peggy, R.N Airport, seats six and personal care, all ages.

Don’t risk it, call now, 727-902-7784.

KEEN EYE FOR Clean Housekeeping: Senior discounts available. Call today, 609-3058124.

PRESSURE CLEAN SMALL/medium driveway, $50. 941-718-1134. Ken. AMI APRIL: YOUR professional vacation nanny, dog walking, 25-plus years experience. Call AMI April, 586-843-5523.

DEC 24. FOUND: A significant amount of cash on Marina Drive. The cash has been left with the Holmes Beach Police Department.

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean.

941-920-3840.

PETS

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-795-7411.

CAC184228.

WANTED! FOSTERS, VOLUNTEERS to help Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue. Please email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail. com.

LOOKING FOR AN EARLY BIRD? You can read Wednesday’s classifieds on Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it’s FREE!

MORE ADS = more readers in The Islander.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

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

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed.

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

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER Service: Repairs, installs. Your local sprinkler company since 1997. Call Jeff, 941-778-2581.

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard.

Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-7957775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. 941-448-6336.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Shell, lime rock, palms, river rock, construction demolition, fencing, pressure washing, hauling debris and transport. Shark Mark, 941-3016067.

HOME IMPROVEMENT VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.

CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured.

Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.

TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.

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

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades. Call 941-447-2198.

DEDICATED TO DOING our best work, one job at a time, using all our skills and knowledge gathered over 36 years of installations.

Call Don, 941-993-6567. www.ArtisanDesignTileAndMarble.com.

R. A. GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION: Re-roof and leak specialist. Residential/hotels/commercial. Repairs, shingles, tile, metal, flat.

Quick response. Quality work at reasonable rates. References. Insured/licensed. #CCC1330056. Call Bryan at 727-2779502.

CONCRETE MASONRY: STUCCO, stone, semi-retired person to do new or repairs.

Home and mobile home. Flat work, masonry, sills, flower boxes and stucco. No job too small. 42 years experience, free estimates.

716-361-0010.

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Bed: A bargain!

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

941-922-5271 www.sleepking.net

RENTALS JUST OFF THE Island: Two retail storefronts for lease on Cortez Road. High visibility, high traffic. Water included. 7818 Cortez Road, approx 800 sf, 7834 Cortez Road, approximately 1,600 sf. 941-746-8666.

AVAILABLE RENTAL: APRIL 2019 and October through April 2020. 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.

HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1BA beachfront cottage and apartments, weekly, shorter stays as available. Limited openings, JanuaryApril. Call Alice, 813-230-4577.

$YDLODEOH $We AMI CENTRE, 3218 E. BAY DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH 941 778-7978 • WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

VACATION RENTAL: BEAUTIFUL onebedroom condo. Pool, one block to beach, cable, Wi-Fi. Available January-March, $3,000/month. 941-778-1915.

SEEKING FEBRUARY OR partial month.

Mangrove Avenue to Cypress Avenue, Anna Maria, $4,000-5,000. 419-957-6794.

HOLMES BEACH: ANNUAL elevated, unfurnished 2BR/2BA, garage, lanai, no smoking/ pets. $1,650/month. 970-331-1042.

$10 DINER MUGS

@ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB

WANTED ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach area, ground-level, 2BR/2BA (one walk-in).

941-778-4246.

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S RENTALS Continued

RENTALS Continued

REAL ESTATE Continued

BOATERS! â&#x20AC;&#x153;NO BRIDGE Accessâ&#x20AC;? deep canal waterfront 2BR/2BA two-car garage townhome, new appliances, renovated, 13,000-lb. boat lift included. Beach, nature preserves, kayak trails, business within 3 miles. Annual $2,200/month plus utilities, ďŹ rst, last, security. 561-262-2825.

HOLMES BEACH: BEAUTIFUL Westbay Point and Moorings, 2BR/2BA condo. Gorgeous bay views, Wi-Fi, TV, washer, dryer.

Community pool, hot tub, tennis. March $4,000, April-October $3,000/month. No pets, pickups, smoking. 207-944-6097.

FOR SALE BY owner. Perfect little 2BR/2BA duplex in Seaside Gardens. Completely renovated. 740 sf under air conditioning. Large lanai, one-car garage. Asking $349,900.

Must see. Call 941-778-7111. Will cooperate with selling realtors. 405 63rd Street, Holmes Beach.

VACATION RENTAL: BEAUTIFUL one bedroom condo. Pool, one block to beach, cable, Wi-Fi. Available now through 2019 season. $750/week. 941-704-7525.

REAL ESTATE

STEPS TO BEACH! Beautiful 2BR/2BA on Anna Maria Island! A short walk to wonderful white sand beaches. Wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, carport, ceiling fans, huge deck, centrally located. $1,495/month, annual. 941-713-6743.

STARTING FROM THE low $300,000s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue off Village Green Parkway.

Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den and two-car garage ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans.

Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941254-3330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.

PERICO BAY CLUB, AS GOOD AS IT GETS!

OWNER SELLING 2BR/2BA condo. Perico Bay Club, water views. $245,000. Email for photos, tomďŹ&#x201A;ynn59@gmail.com.

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3BR/2BA, double garage, features vaulted ceiling, heated pool and spa, boat lift and dock. Now $729,000 plus $15,000 discount for a 30-day closing. Real Estate Mart, 941356-1456.

DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE home. Handyman special. $29,000 or best offer. Ask for JB, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.

BAYSHORE GARDENS HOME: 3BR/2BA, community pool and marina. Very affordable at $179,900. Real Estate Mart, 941356-1456. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ISLAND NANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CAN ďŹ nd or sell your slice of paradise. Nan Manos, Keller-Williams Realty, 941-444-9891.

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MEADOWCROFT 1308 56TH ST. 1BR/1BA enclosed lanai. Turnkey furnished.

Beach cottage decor in living room. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse. $121,000.

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW 941-778-0807

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MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

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

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DARLING NORTHWEST BRADENTON home: 307 55th St. W.. Near shopping, dining, beaches. $199,500. Call 941-7955703.

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2BR/2BA, pool. Great rental history. 815 341-6732.

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941.920.3583

Enjoy this beautiful, three-bedroom villa inside the gates of desirable Harbour Landings!

Nestled in the historic waterfront fishing village of Cortez Walking distance to beach and island dining 1 mile from Anna Maria Island

4400 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 michaelsaunders.com

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Come see this custom-built home in Anna Maria with a short walk to direct beach access. 4beds/6baths/3car home with over 3,200 sf under air. Home has pool and spa, no rental restrictions, tons of open space, elevator, privacy, way too many features to list. $2,099,000

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