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So it begins

Workers begin removing 200 requested planks of 1,000 from the Anna Maria City Pier walkway prior to pier demolition.

Removal started early June 11, with Frank Agnelli of Agnelli Construction in Holmes Beach volunteering to head up the job. Another company was hired for demolition, starting June 30. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

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Meetings On the government calendar. 8 1st HB Bert Harris case readies for trial. 9

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Happenings Community announcements. 11 State to fund work at FISH Preserve. 12

Obituaries. 14 Where is Tuna Street?

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Memories remain from Anna Maria City Pier.

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anna maria signs pier demolition contract

By Bianca Benedí Islander Reporter Two tries, two contractors and it’s done.

The first contractor selected to demolish the Anna Maria City Pier is out. Now Anna Maria will sign with Speeler and Associates for $732,000 to demolish the pier.

It’s $47,000 more than the contract authorized May 29 with Sully’s Quality Projects, a Venice-based firm, but those negotiations came to a halt when the contractor requested an advance June 1 equal to 8 percent of the contract before mobilization.

At the second bid opening, Commissioner Brian Seymour noted Speeler, based in Largo, received higher points in the categories of experience, references, adherence to specifications and a detailed work plan.

Commissioners held an emergency meeting June 6 to consider the bid from Speeler, rated second on Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy’s chart that scored respondents to the city request for proposals.

Commissioners voted 4-1 to give Murphy authorization to sign a contract with Speeler for demolition of the historic pier, which has stood at the east end of Pine Avenue for more than 100 years.

Commissioner Dale Woodland voted against the contract.

The contract stipulates Speeler complete mobilization of equipment at the site by June 30 for the first phase of demolition and receive an initial payment of $100,000.

Payment will be made in four install-

Pier plank removal begins, pickup starts July 2 Public works manager Dean Jones and his staff helped a crew from Agnelli Construction remove engraved planks from the Anna Maria City Pier walkway June 11.

Some 200 people who requested planks — purchased and installed during the pier centennial 2010-11 — will have the opportunity to collect them beginning July 2, and continuing through the month.

Times and location are to be announced.

The planks were purchased to commemorate the centennial through a partnership established between The Islander newspaper and the pier tenant. ments, with a final payment on completion.

The demolition work and demobilization must be completed by Sept. 30, with a $500 daily penalty for each day the project continues past the completion deadline.

Speeler also requested the addition of a clause specifying any additional work beyond the scope of the bid would require additional payment, which Murphy said was reasonable.

Commissioners had held a special meeting June 4 to consider terms from Sully’s and unanimously voted to cease negotiations with owner Sean Sullivan, citing concerns with his request for an advance before mobilizing at the pier.

The city held two rounds of requests for proposals to settle on a firm, choosing to re-

issue the RFP after initial bids — including those from Sully’s and Speeler — came in higher than expected.

Murphy had originally anticipated spending $300,000-$500,000 for the demolition. The rebuild is estimated to cost up to $4.5 million, although that figure does not include the restaurant, bait shop and restrooms, which will be planned and budgeted later in the process.

Removal of some 200 engraved planks at the AMCP began June 11. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

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3 future island roundabouts touted in traffic study

The Anna Maria Island Bridge connects Holmes Beach, bottom, with Perico Island and the mainland beyond. Islander Photo: Jack Elka fronts, including work on the two bridges connecting Anna Maria Island to the mainland.

Other project requests include a roundabout at Marina and Gulf drives and extended northbound turn lanes for westbound Manatee Avenue on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach and for northbound motorists on Gulf Drive at Cortez Road in Bradenton Beach.

The ITPO also wants bicycle-pedestrian safety enhancements along Gulf Drive from 52nd Street northward to Marina Drive in Holmes Beach; and from Longboat Pass Bridge to 13th Street South and Avenue C to 22nd Street North in Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach also is lobbying for increased

pedestrian, bicycle and traffic capacity on Gulf Drive from 27th Street North to the Longboat Pass Bridge at the south end of the island.

A roundabout figured prominently in an update on the Anna Maria Island Bridge by project managers Ryan Forrestel of American Consulting Professionals in Wesley Chapel and Roxann Lake of the DOT. The bridge connects Anna Maria Island in Holmes Beach to Perico Island and the mainland.

“We’re looking at a roundabout at State Road 789 (Gulf Drive at the Manatee Public Beach) and State Road 64/Manatee Avenue,” according to Forrestel.

Manatee County intends to expand the parking area at Kingfish Boat Ramp east of the planned roundabout at Manatee and East Bay Drive, Forrestel said. Eastbound left turns coming out of the boat ramp would be eliminated, he said.

“We need to have a roundabout in place at the same time or before the bridge is opened up,” he said, “because of the restrictions we’re going to have on the turn movement coming out of the boat ramp.”

Final plans for the 65-foot-clearance fixed replacement bridge are expected in late 2019, Forrestel said.

Construction has not been funded.

The ITPO, comprising the island cities’ three mayors, was formed to advise the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization and DOT on island traffic issues.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, who currently represents the ITPO as the voting member of the MPO board, was absent due to a city meeting at the same time.

The MPO identifies priorities for local transportation projects. Once projects are adopted as MPO priorities, DOT funding is possible.

The MPO will next meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

The ITPO will next meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept.

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By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter There’s no way around it.

Roundabouts will be island traffic features for years to come, according to a top state transportation official and island officials.

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said roundabouts are irreplaceable traffic safety features at the June 4 meeting in Holmes Beach of the Island Transportation Planning Organization.

Chappie’s comments came after Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll called for removal of a Bradenton Beach roundabout at the May 16 meeting of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials.

Spoll said the “intolerable” roundabout at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Bridge Street bogs down island traffic flow and is “an abomination in the eyes of the town of Longboat Key.” Chappie said the roundabout has separated pedestrians from traffic as intended and enhanced safety.

Chappie said he has the support of L.K. Nandam, District 1 secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation.

“I did have a little conversation with L.K. Nandam after our, um, last collision at the barrier island elected officials meeting,” Chappie said. “He actually called me. I was surprised.”

Chappie said he and Nandam discussed ways the Bradenton Beach roundabout traffic flow and aesthetics could improve.

“I just want to reassure everybody that FDOT has no plans whatsoever to eliminate the roundabout and, if they did, they would, of course, talk to the city of Bradenton Beach first and foremost,” he said.

Chappie said Nandam suggested adding landscaping, lighting and enhancing safety features for the Bridge Street roundabout.

“Hopefully that can be done on the short list,” Chappie said.

The ITPO is lobbying the DOT on a number of

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Improved communication yields hope for BB floating dock

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter They may have heard the song before, but this time the tune has a sweeter sound.

Bradenton Beach floating dock contractor Technomarine is promising the city’s community redevelopment agency the plans are on track for installation at the Historic Bridge Street Pier by September, following four schedule changes in more than a year.

And Technomarine president Jat Talton emailed revised construction plans for permitting to the city June 7, nearly three weeks ahead of deadline.

When another deadline was missed May 11, with no explanation from the contractor, CRA member John Horne, owner of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar at the pier,

visited the Technomarine facility in North Palm Beach May 24 to deliver a letter from the city and check on the status of the dock.

Horne met with Ryan Miller, the new chief operating officer for Technomarine, who said the delays were caused by problems with a manufacturer.

In a May 25 email to Police Chief Sam Speciale, who is the lead on the project and the pier team, Talton apologized for the delays.

“Moving forward, communication will readily flow and you have the assurance of Technomarine that this project is moving forward with the attention and timeliness that it deserves,” he wrote.

Talton said dock fabrication would begin by June 25 and delivered before Aug. 13. He also said Techno-

Abel Marcos and Alex Cruz, working for Agnelli Construction, remove engraved boards marked for return to people who requested their planks. Islander Photo: Courtesy City of Anna Maria

marine representatives would provide “photographic evidence showing each step of this process.”

Talton promised to send a bill of lading from the shipper an estimated arrival date once the dock components are shipped.

In a June 6 email to Speciale, Miller wrote, “I am pleased to inform you that the docks are finally scheduled to be loaded into shipping containers the week of July 2.”

Miller included a Technomarine invoice for $46,490, due June 25.

When the dock was addressed at the June 6 CRA meeting, Speciale brought up the invoice, saying he wasn’t aware Technomarine “expected a payment at each drop.”

Horne said if the contract specifies a payment schedule, the CRA should adhere to the schedule.

At a pier team meeting following the June 6 CRA meeting, Speciale thanked Horne for meeting with Technomarine representatives and said he hopes the increased communication bodes well for the longawaited dock.

“I’m hoping,” Horne said. “You know I do. But, have we heard this song before?”

The area adjacent to the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach remains closed while the city awaits installation of a new floating dock. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Election 11-06-18 Candidate qualifying opens for Anna Maria election

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Three Anna Maria offices are up for election Nov. 6 — two commission seats and the mayoral post.

Qualifying began June 11, as The Islander went to press.

Mayor Dan Murphy said May 10 he would seek a third consecutive two-year term.

Murphy was first elected mayor in 2014, when he defeated incumbent Mayor SueLynn with 57 percent of the vote. He was unopposed in 2016.

Commissioner Amy Tripp confirmed June 6 she will run to retain her seat. Tripp was appointed by commissioners in February to fill the remainder of Commissioner Nancy Yetter’s term, after Yetter resigned mid term and moved to Tampa.

Commissioner Brian Seymour said June 6 he is “leaning toward” running for another term. He was elected in November 2016.

Qualifying for candidates opened at noon June 11 and continues through Friday, June 22.

To qualify, candidates must be U.S. citizens, Manatee County registered voters and two-year residents of Anna Maria.

Candidates must file qualification forms with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, name a campaign treasurer, establish a statement of candidacy, as well as provide a candidate oath, residency affidavit, statement of financial interests and a petition containing the signatures of 10 registered city voters.

Candidates additionally are required to pay an election assessment fee — $196 for the mayor’s seat and $48 to run for a commission seat — or file an oath of undue burden.

The mayor earns $19,400 annually and commissioners are paid $4,800 a year.

Anna Maria had 1,110 active voters as of April, according to the SOE. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election will be Oct. 9.

For more information, visit the SOE website at votemanatee.com.

BB attorney questions commissioner residency During the first 2018 Bradenton Beach charter review committee meeting June 8, city attorney Ricinda Perry described — but did not name— a seated elected official who receives his or her tax bill in Canada, had a Canadian license tag on a vehicle until recently and owns two properties in the city — one a rental and the other uninhabitable. She said the properties are not homesteaded.

Perry was speaking of Commissioner Randy White, who was elected to a two-year term in 2017.

White is a registered Bradenton Beach voter and met the requirements imposed by the charter to seek elected office.

But, Perry continued, saying the charter doesn’t define a resident and no action can be taken by the city against him. She implied he may not be legally elected.

Perry said her investigation of White is pending, and the committee will continue to review criteria to establish residency requirements within the charter at its next meeting.

Perry was instructed by the commission to lead the charter review committee talks. As city attorney, she serves at the will of the commission and mayor.

— ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Mary Bell, chair of the Bradenton Beach charter review committee, is sworn into office June 8 by city clerk Terri Sanclemente before her first CRC meeting. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Bradenton Beach PAC finalizes ballot questions

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The signatures are collected and the petitions are filed.

The next stop for citizens who want changes made to the Bradenton Beach charter — the bible for city governance — is the November election.

Reed Mapes and John Metz, former Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board members working as the political action committee Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods, collected the required signatures to put four choices on the Nov. 6 ballot that, if approved, would amend the city charter.

The signatures collected from more than 10 percent of voters were submitted to the city clerk and barring any issues and clarification from the city and the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, the KORN initiatives will be decided by the electorate.

The four charter questions include: • Prohibit the construction of a multilevel parking garage anywhere in the city; • Require city commission vacancies be filled by election; • Prevent construction within setbacks; • Install a certified public manager as chief executive officer.

In 2017, Mapes and Metz helped spearhead three successful ballot initiatives as members of the nowdefunct Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach.

The CNOBB initiatives eliminated the city’s fourward representative system, reduced the time required for residency for candidates for city commission and prohibited changes to the city charter by a resolution of the commission.

In May, commissioners opted to appoint a charter review committee to fix inconsistencies in the document and possibly recommend changes for this year’s ballot.

According to Mapes, KORN’s petitions and the proposed charter amendments were reviewed by attorney Bob Hendrickson before the petitions were given to voters for consideration and a signature.

Mapes said June 6 that the city is obligated to ensure the petitioned charter initiatives appear on the ballot.

“They have no choice but to put them out to the people,” he said.

Mapes and Metz share a concern for “democracy in our city” that is not being fulfilled by the city commission.

“Our issue is that we are tired of this small bedroom community being destroyed by business interests,” Mapes said June 5. “They could take care of both businesses and residents if they worked at it.”

The final day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election is Oct. 9.

Of 744 registered voters in Bradenton Beach, 387 voted in the November 2017 municipal election.

List of Holmes Beach election prospects grows

By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter It appears the Nov. 6 election in Holmes Beach will offer voters plenty of choices.

At least eight people have picked up qualifying packets from city clerk Stacey Johnston.

In the nonpartisan Nov. 6 municipal election, Holmes Beach voters will elect a mayor and two city commissioners to two-year terms, and five charter review commission members, who serve until the review is completed.

At least two candidates are considering a run to succeed Mayor Bob Johnson, whose second two-year term expires in November. He announced earlier this year he is not running for re-election.

Commission Chair Judy Titsworth, a Holmes Beach native, is one likely mayoral contender. Her term as commissioner is up with the November election.

Holmes Beach native Joshua Linney, a member of the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee, also may run for mayor.

Commissioner Pat Morton, the most experienced commissioner, is aiming to be re-elected an eighth time since 2003.

Kim Rash is another possible commission candidate.

David Cheshire, Claudia Carlson, Nancy Deal and Major Leckie are possible charter commission candi-

dates.

Candidates for Holmes Beach office must be U.S. citizens, registered voters in Manatee County and city residents for two years before qualifying.

The candidate election assessment fee is $240 for mayor, $60 for commissioner and free for the charter commission, which is a volunteer position.

Candidates may file an oath of undue burden if they cannot afford or decline to pay the filing fees.

All candidates must collect 15 petition signatures from voters living in the city and file a candidate residency and financial affidavit.

Before opening a campaign bank account or accepting or spending funds, candidates also must appoint a campaign treasurer and establish a campaign depository.

Candidate qualifying will open at noon Monday, June 18, and close at noon Friday, June 22.

2 HB planning commission seats up for appointment The Holmes Beach Planning Commission soon will have two openings.

Terms are expiring for current planners Barbara Hines and Jayne Christenson, according to city clerk Stacey Johnston.

Holmes Beach commissioners can reappoint Hines and Christenson or appoint new members — all volunteer positions — to three-year terms at their June 26 meeting.

The planning commission will next meet at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 14, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Election 11-06-18 Qualifying time arrives Qualifying for municipal elections, which takes place Nov. 6, will be in June — noon June 18 to noon June 22 in Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. Anna Maria’s qualification began at noon June 11 and will end at noon June 22.

Voter registration remains open for the state’s primary, which will be Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Registration will close July 30.

Registration for the general election will close Oct. 9.

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office reports 102,547 registered Republican voters, 72,134 registered Democratic voters and 62,556 other voters for a total of 237,237 registered voters.

For more information, go online to votemanatee. com or call the elections office at 941-741-3823.

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BB charter committee convenes, takes lead from city attorney

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach is looking to level the playing field in its charter.

The 2018 charter review committee, which held its first meeting June 8, is tasked with reviewing the charter for consistency with the amendments approved in 2017 and any new amendments for the charter on the Nov. 6 ballot.

CRC members Mary Bell, Debra Cox, Annie Leister, Dan Morhaus and Randy Milton were appointed in May and took part in a required Government-in-theSunshine class before convening.

Bell is serving as chair and Leister as vice chair.

Resident “Bicycle” Jim Hassett and former Commissioner Janie Robertson attended, as well as Mayor John Chappie and Commissioner Ralph Cole.

The committee was formed to review the 2017 amendments and review the new proposals from Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods, a political action committee. KORN’s charter amendments have already been approved for the November municipal ballot.

Perry added her opinions on the proposed KORN amendments, saying they might not benefit the city.

She said the CRC would review the charter section by section and discuss whether further amendments are needed. She then would write up the agreed changes to be added to the November ballot.

Following the June 8 meeting, Hassett said he is concerned Perry could be giving “a perception of undue influence” over the committee’s decisions.

“It’s difficult, because I do believe she cares,” Hassett said.

Wards Perry told committee members that one of the 2017 amendments eliminated the four-ward structure of the city. She suggested the ward system could be changed or reinstated.

Leister said the lack of wards concerns her because

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The group reached consensus not to recommend changing to a city manager form of government and instead opted to include ballot language from the Florida League of Cities specifying a weak-mayor form of government and enumerating the associated duties as a ballot initiative.

Filling vacancies Perry said the current process to fill a commission vacancy is mirrored after the county, state and federal government’s process. She said one of KORN’s ballot items would require an open commission seat be filled by election.

Members of the 2018 Bradenton beach charter She said if the power to appoint was removed from review committee convene for their first meeting the commission, a special election could be costly and June 8. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes time-consuming.

Perry said also, if only one person applies for a vacant seat, an election still would be required.

She suggested the committee wait until they disrepresentation could become concentrated.

Bell asked to see data from the supervisor of elec- cuss bringing back the ward structure before making tions on voter population in the city before considering a decision on commission appointments. restoring ward representatives.

Additionally, Bell suggested the committee look Residency Perry said concerns over the definition of a “resiat a list of previous elections to see how many people dent” arose after the 2017 vote changed the residency ran from each ward.

Perry said she would request data from the SOE requirement for candidates to 12 months.

“Now it becomes even more important to demonfor the next meeting. strate what a resident is,” Perry said.

Bell suggested relying on voter registration to Form of government Perry said Bradenton Beach is directed by the city define a resident.

Morhaus, who attended the meeting by phone, said commission and has a “weak mayor” form of government, which means the mayor has an equal vote to the homesteading can’t be used to determine residency. rest of the commission and can only speak with other Additionally, he said some renters are residents.

He said he had to show proof of voter registration commissioners at open meetings.

She said one of the KORN initiatives would be to to be on the CRC. The committee reached consensus that a candidate hire a city manager for the administration of the city.

Cox asked Perry if the commission and staff are should meet three out of five or a similar number of conditions to be considered a resident. overwhelmed with their responsibilities.

The CRC will continue its review at 9 a.m. ThursPerry responded that city officials and employees day, June 21, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. “wear a lot of hats,” but the system works.

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Apology, plus thanks

A couple of weeks ago, we overlooked the photos that came with a letter to the editor. It isn’t customary for people to send examples of their ideas. Especially such good ones.

But George Knutson did, and while we haven’t heard from him, his ideas stuck in my mind and I went back for a second look.

I suppose there was denial on my part — a false hope that the pier would be repaired and restored, but, it was not to be. Today, June 11, as I write, workers are pulling up the engraved planks from the 800-foot walkway — and a sad day it is.

So many memories. Gone. Forever.

The two photos below reflect George Knutson’s ideas for the Anna Maria City Pier of the future. And maybe it’s time we think boldly. The historic pier is gone, and we should move on and build a monument to our future. Grab the chance to inspire and appreciate everything the pier offers to oldtimers and newcomers.

The pier should be a vision, not a replica of the past.

Or, as Mr. Knutson put it …

“Anna Maria Island has an opportunity to put in place a truly amazing waterfront structure that can add immeasurably to the well-being of those who live on the island and those who visit.

An opportunity exists to do something really important to that most important piece of waterfront that belongs to all the people of the island and, to a lesser extent, the people like me who live nearby and love the island, visit the island and spend money on the island.”

He wants to inspire us — and he caught my eye with his futuristic underwater dining room and the elegantly styled upper deck.

I hope Anna Maria gives the pier a NEW life.

The old one, obviously, is gone.

— Bonner Joy

Pier vision courtesy George Knutson, Bradenton

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As a member of the Holmes Beach ad hoc committee recommending a form of government for the city, I would like to offer the newspaper a hardy thank you for its coverage.

As our work comes to a close, I would like to clarify a statement attributed to me in the June 6 issue.

I said, “If you would have had a city manager at the time this would not have happened,” in regards to a past zoning change that allowed seven-day rentals in the Residential-2 zone.

I am not sure of the context, but the statement, when taken alone, is clearly the opposite of my intention. The discussion was on the committee’s presentation to the city commission, which will be made June 26, including a slide entitled “HB Need for Professional Management.”

The slide indicates that had Holmes Beach employed a professional manager in the past when the

seven-day minimum was established in the R-2 zone, the rental limit would not have been relaxed from 30 days. I was arguing to have the slide removed, because I feel it is an overstatement and possibly untrue. The decision to permit short-term rentals in R-2 was a policy decision — a legislative decision. It was not an executive/administrative decision.

A city manager would only have provided another person to offer advice on the issue. There was no evidence presented to our committee to suggest that a professional manager would have effected a change.

Should the people of Holmes Beach decide they would like to change their form of government to have a professional city manager who functions as a CEO, it is important to understand that the role of a manager is executive, not legislative. Policy decisions will — as they should — always rest in the hands of elected officials, not a manager.

Scott Boyd, government committee vice chair

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Commission questions With regard to the historic blunder that supposedly triggered a lean to a city manager by the ad hoc committee: This is yet another headline of fear mongering in favor of a manager.

It was not 2013 when an ordinance limited weekly rentals in the R-2 zone. This was done in 2007.

One could call this a blunder, but it was not historic.

A historic blunder would have been if the commission did not act or if the entire residential zones were opened to nightly rentals. Although I wish the commission would have limited all rentals to 30 days, we should be thankful for what we got.

Once municipalities were stripped of home rule, allowing only the ordinances in effect prior to the state ruling and in most cases, they had no limits on length of stay. Although the rental limits were included in our comprehensive plan, it may not have been enough to save our neighborhoods.

Secondly, a city manager would not have made a difference. A city manager and mayor would be limited in Holmes Beach to administrative duties. Any ordinance is legislative and lies in the hands of the commission. There are municipalities all over the state that are dealing with the very same issues as our three cities, many of which have city managers.

It is not the job of a city manager to lobby state representatives. It is the job of the people to elect commissioners and to make certain we have the right liaison to stay on top of the proposed bills and the appropriate budgets to hire lobbyists on behalf of the cities.

There is one statement that is true. I am convinced the chair and majority of the committee members were predetermined to recommend a city manager.

It is my hope that long-residing individuals think

Preparing to parade The Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Fourth of July Parade is fast approaching and we can not wait.

As always, we all want to have a great day and for everyone to enjoy the parade, but we are asking participants and spectators to please refrain from throwing water balloons at parade floats as well as using garden hoses.

I know it’s hot out, but this is becoming dangerous and people in the past have been hurt.

So, please, throwing water balloons or spraying with garden hoses are not allowed.

As always, we appreciate all who come out and those who participate in the event, which will begin at 10 a.m. July 4, traveling from Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to the Anna Maria City Pier in Anna Maria.

Kelly Sparkman, parade liaison, Anna Maria Island Privateers seriously about civic duty and find the courage to become public servants. The reason it has taken me so long regarding changing my role to mayor is I have been most valuable legislatively.

The statement by an ad hoc member that the 2016 ordinances to correct the issues in the R-2 had not worked as planned is not true. The commission worked on restoring balance and continues to fine-tune these ordinances.

A city manager is an option, but there are qualified people out there who have an inherent love for the community, that will give of their time and are elected for the people and by the people. As long as we have these people, I will always support them over a paid manager.

Holmes Beach Commission Chair Judy Titsworth Editor’s note: Scott Boyd, a committee member for the study on the form of government in Holmes Beach, clarifies his statement on a city manager form of government in this week’s letters on page 6.

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10&20 years ago In the headlines: June 10, 1998 • Bradenton Beach Marina owner Alan Bazzy offered to sell the marina to the city for $6.2 million with no down payment and terms of just $925 per week. Bazzy said he would seek other buyers but, after 32 years, he said it was time to retire.

• Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Dan Goodchild told other commissioners he sold his home and would resign his seat on the commission and retire to North Carolina. Commissioners planned to select Goodchild’s replacement to serve until the next general election.

• Anna Maria public works director Phil Charnock told Island Marine owner Rudy Kratz that his personal watercraft rentals were legal, despite objections from nearby residents at the Bayou condominiums at the entry to Lake LaVista from Tampa Bay.

In the headlines: June 11, 2008 • The planned closure for repairs of the Anna Maria Island Bridge for 45 days beginning Sept.

29, 2008, was on schedule, the Florida Department of Transportation informed the sparse crowd at the DOT’s “pre-closure” meeting at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. But those who attended still had concerns, including some who said late September was a bad time to close the bridge.

• A Bradenton Beach vacation rental suffered minor damage when an apparent electrical fire broke out near the attic. West Manatee Fire Rescue District personnel, along with firefighters from Bradenton, Longboat Key and Cedar Hammock departments, responded to the 2500 block of Gulf Drive.

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DOT completes brainstorming for island traffic upgrades Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter The face of island transportation is going to change.

Think people flow, not just vehicle flow.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced June 8 at a meeting called to discuss the Barrier Island Traffic Study it will roll out the final edition of the study by spring 2019, including proposed project locations and plans for implementation.

The DOT conducted the meeting at CrossPointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach.

Alternatives to traditional vehicle travel among the proposals being considered in the BITS study include water ferry, gondolas, dedicated transit lanes for buses, shuttles and an airborne tram over Sarasota Bay. “I’m encouraged to hear things like ‘think of the future,’” said Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson. “My concern is: Don’t take the slow road from here. Recognize there has to be a change taking place.”

Once proposals are prioritized during the final phase of the $675,000 study, the next challenge will be to attach funding to projects identified by local municipalities as key needs.

Roadwatch

AMI dotted with detours

Anna Maria Island traffic continues to contend with routes being shifted by Manatee County water and sewer line replacement work.

The project should wrap up in early 2019.

Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach was closed in April to northbound traffic at 81st Street, with traffic detoured to Palm Drive, according to Tina Allen, Manatee County public information officer.

Allen said Clark Drive and 78th and 79th streets north were to reopen June 7 at Palm Drive in Holmes Beach.

Planned closures June 11-19 include 75th, 76th and 77th streets north at Palm Drive, with travelers able to maneuver those areas via Marina Drive in Holmes Beach.

Traffic also may access 78th and 79th streets via Marina Drive, according to Allen.

Trolley stops in the project corridor will remain accessible with pipes laid out behind them.

“In the events of closures of adjacent side streets, trolley riders may need to access trolley stops by using alternative routes,” Allen wrote in a news release.

“Pedestrians should avoid any attempts to cross over pipes or other construction materials and are asked to watch for trucks and heavy equipment operating in and near construction zones.”

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Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices for the week of June 11: • SR 64/Manatee Avenue on Perico Island from Martinique Drive to 107th Court West: Crews are improving drainage, constructing sidewalk and bicycle lanes and installing new signage and pavement markings. Work occurs off the roadway and does not require lane closures. Florida Safety Contractors Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is fall 2018.

• Avenue C: Manatee County crews are replacing force mains and installing a 6-inch water main along Avenue C. Intermediate road closures will take place.

• Gulf Drive, between Avenue C and Cortez Road: Continuing through June 29, work on the force main project is underway. Equipment has been mobilized and directional drilling and open-cut installation of a force main along Gulf Drive, between Avenue C and Cortez Road, is expected to continue through June.

10th Street will be closed at Gulf Drive but travelers may access 10th Street by taking 11th or 12th streets to Bay Drive North.

For more information about the pipeline project, go online to amipipereplacement.com.

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

Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson, hand raised, sitting next to HBPD Chief Bill Tokajer, questions DOT employees Frank Domingo, Nathan Kautz and Bessa Reina about the Barrier Island Traffic Study during a June 8 meeting at CrossPointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor “DOT can’t do a lot without local support,” said Nathan Kautz, project engineer.

A number of previous BITS ideas were rehashed for improved vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian movement on the barrier islands from northernmost Anna Maria Island south to St. Armands and Lido keys.

Bessie Reina, BITS project manager for the DOT, said relieving island congestion is the ultimate goal of all proposed projects.

“Whatever options will give us the most benefit in reaching our goals,” Reina said.

The face of travel is changing, said Frank Domingo of Stantec Consulting Services of Sarasota, who is collecting the traffic study data for the DOT. “What’s most exciting is seeing the community come together and focus on long-term common goals and come up with solutions,” Domingo said.

Any BITS proposals prioritized by the Sarasota/ Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding consideration.

The DOT will make formal BITS recommendations during phase 3, which will begin this fall, Reina said. Operations plans and location strategies for implementation also will be created during phase 3.

The DOT already is managing expectations of how much BITS can accomplish.

“You’re not going to see massive, earth-shattering changes,” said Kautz.

The BITS proposals can be found at swflroads. com/sarasotamanateebarrierislands/assets/shortmidlong.pdf.

The DOT’s next public meeting on BITS is to be determined, Kautz said.

Electrical fire temporarily closes BB restaurant The Bridge Tender Inn was closed for a few days, but it’s back in business.

Electricity was shut off to the restaurant at the corner of Bridge Street and Sarasota Bay when a power surge at a transformer set off an electrical fire in the meter around 4:15 p.m. June 6.

No injuries were reported.

The meter was melted and required replacement, and “major rewiring will have to be done,” West Manatee Fire Rescue Marshal Jim Davis said.

Three WMFR crews responded to the call.

However, Battalion Chief Rich Losek said the fire was mostly extinguished by the time firefighters arrived.

Stephanie Altier, restaurant manager, said she had been across the street when the fire started. She heard a sound like a gunshot, then two smaller pops, before smoke started coming out of the meter.

— Bianca Benedí

Meetings

Shannon Altier, manager of the Bridge Tender Inn, holds up her fingers June 1 to show soot from an electrical fire that burned out an electric meter and temporarily closed the restaurant. Islander Photo: Bianca Benedí Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

Anna Maria City West Manatee Fire Rescue • June 14, 6 p.m., commission (special meet• June 19, 5 p.m., workshop (facilities). ing) • June 19, 6 p.m., commission.

• June 22, noon, election qualifying ends.

WMFR administration building, 6417 Third Ave. • June 28, 6 p.m., commission.

W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Manatee County • June 13, 9 a.m., budget session.

Bradenton Beach • June 13, 6 p.m., budget hearing.

• June 14, 1 p.m., department heads.

Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., • June 20, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

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

• June 18, noon, election qualifying opens.

• June 21, 9:30 a.m., charter review commit- Of interest tee.

• June 18, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Devel• June 21, noon, city commission. opment Council, Manatee County Administration • June 22, noon, election qualifying ends.

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• June 26, 10 a.m., city commission.

• June 18, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota/Manatee TransporBradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., tation Planning Organization, Holiday Inn Sarasota 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.

Bradenton International Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

Holmes Beach • June 20, 1 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island • June 14, 6 p.m., planning commission.

Elected Officials, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay • June 14, 6 p.m., city commission. CAN- Isles Road, Longboat Key. CELED • July 4 is Independence Day, when most govern• June 18, noon, election qualifying opens. ment offices will be closed. The Islander office also • June 22, noon, election qualifying ends. will be closed.

• June 26, 6 p.m., city commission.

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1st Bert Harris case against Holmes Beach readies for trial

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter “Bert Harris hits Holmes Beach one way or another.”

That’s how Bob McCaffrey saw the week ahead with a trial looming June 13 at the Manatee County courthouse.

But don’t get your hopes up.

There’s been a delay — a continuance requested by the city was granted June 11.

Twelfth Circuit Judge Gilbert A. Smith set the new trial period to begin July 16, citing his philosophy, Johnson “that everybody should be prepared for trial.”

Bob and Ellen McCaffrey sued the city in January 2017 seeking $341,000 damages for restricting development of their property at 7003 Holmes Blvd. .

Court records show the two sides reached an impasse during mediation June 1. The discussion, aimed at finding a resolution before trial, was attended by the McCaffreys, their attorney Fred Moore of Blalock Walters, Mayor Bob Johnson and the city’s insurance-appointed attorney Jay Daigneault and insurance representative David Storey.

In court June 11, the judge heard Daigneault’s argument by phone. Moore was present as were the McCaffreys — seated in the gallery.

Daigneault told the judge Shawn Kaleta failed to bring the requested documents to his June 8 deposition.

Moore argued the city already possessed the relevant documents and said Daigneault did not object at the McCaffrey deposition.

“I’m ready to go,” Moore said before the continuance.

In the McCaffreys’ complaint, the 24-year residents claim the city enacted ordinances in 2013-16 that inordinately burdened their property and their rights to develop, sell and realize the best possible return on their investment for their retirement.

The ordinances the McCaffreys attack are: • 13-03: Living-area-ratio restrictions for singlefamily homes and duplexes in the R-2 district. The ordinance, they say, reduces their redevelopment footprint as well as lot coverage, building height and setbacks by 42 percent.

• 13-05: Duplex footer repeal. Under the prior code, duplexes could be constructed to resemble single-family homes with a combined foundation. Not after the enactment of 13-05.

• 15-10: Increased setbacks around pools and patios. Pools now are considered impervious and counted in 40 percent lot coverage requirements.

• 15-12: New duplex construction rules, including limit of two bedrooms per unit, two persons per

bedroom. Other restrictions include modified driveway width and tandem parking limits.

• 15-19: Pool and spa restrictions, setbacks between units. The new rule allows a maximum of 180-square feet of pool area for condominium ownership.

• 16-02: A comprehensive vacation rental regulation. The ordinance provides for licensing and enforcement, including occupancy limitations.

The McCaffrey amended complaint also alleges two other counts.

One contends the city violated Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law by rejecting their initial Bert Harris claim with a letter from the city attorney.

The count alleges the city commission should have first held a meeting and voted on the claim.

In another count, the McCaffreys allege the city skirted the state public records law by failing to hand over requested documents, including the review of their permit application.

The city denied most of the allegations, saying the records were provided, and asserted 25 defenses.

Kaleta, a builder/developer with several Bert Harris claims and suits pending against the city, is one of 14 possible witnesses for the McCaffreys.

Court documents show 17 witnesses identified by the city for its case.

The trial will be split, with a judge first determining if the city is liable and a jury empaneled to decide on damages.

New to the news As a new Islander reporter, I’m excited to meet people and get to know the community inside and out. Local coverage can sometimes be forgotten in the race to discuss national news, but I find local news vitally important.

While many people want to know what is going on with their country, there is no better way to improve it than focusing on what can be done on a local level.

I grew up in Dublin, New Hampshire, before moving to Bradenton in 2010. I discovered my love for journalism throughout my four years on the Catalyst, the student newspaper at New College of Florida. I was a staff writer for my first two years at NCF, before becoming copy editor for my final two years. Even my senior thesis was devoted to textual analysis of journalism throughout periods in history.

Paice Throughout my time on the Catalyst, I learned about teamwork, connecting with the community through news coverage and the impact journalism can have on newspaper readers.

Having graduated from NCF in May, I want to carry over and build on what I’ve learned. I want to serve the community as best I can, bringing islanders the news they need and want to know.

Journalists have become viewed in the past year as an antagonistic force in the United States, but that isn’t accurate. I believe most everyone wants to support the well-being and betterment of the community around them, and I think reporters are invaluable to accomplishing that goal.

People need to know what might be wrong so that wrong can be corrected.

People also need to know what works so good practices are encouraged and understood. As a member of The Islander team, I hope to serve this community by continuing to learn, grow relationships and bring islanders the news they need.

— Ryan Paice

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“Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper. She launched the newspaper in 1992, and is a 43-year islander.

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Thursday, June 14 7:30 p.m. — Summer Cabaret featuring State College of Florida alumni, SCF’s Howard Studio Theatre, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5580.

Friday, June 15 7:30 p.m. — Summer Cabaret featuring State College of Florida alumni, SCF’s Howard Studio Theatre, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-752-5580.

• First and third Wednesdays usually, Roser Memorial Community Church Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Info: 941-778-0414.

• Through Aug. 26, the Bradenton Marauders play home games at LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-747-9442.

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• Through June 15, “Sea Debris: Awareness Through Art” exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441.

• Through Aug. 19, “Things Come Apart” exhibit, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

• Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

• Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

• First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

• Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-7086120..

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Thursday, June 14 10 a.m. — Magician Elliot Smith performing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Friday, June 15 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots: Partners in Play, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Saturday, June 16 2 p.m. — DIY Marbled Bookmarks crafts for kids, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Tuesday, June 19 10 am. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND • Through July 28, Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.

• Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Just Older Youth/ JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

• 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.

• Fridays, Senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an adventure or for an activity, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945. CANCELED June 15 and June 22.

• Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community Connections, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Information: 941-778-1908.

• 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: 941-7781383.

• Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941518-1965.

GOOD TO KNOW • Thursday, June 14, Flag Day. • Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day. • Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day. • Monday, Aug. 13, first day of class for Manatee County School District students.

• Monday, Sept. 3, Labor Day. • Wednesday, Oct. 31, Halloween.

• Sunday, Nov. 4, daylight saving time ends.

• Tuesday, Nov. 6, Election Day. • Sunday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

ONGOING OFF AMI • First Saturdays, Family Night at the Museum, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

• Fourth Wednesdays, “Stelliferous Live” star talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

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• July 4, Anna Maria Island Privateers Independence Day Parade and Scholarship Party.

Saturday, June 16 9 a.m. — Coastal Cleanup with Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-742-5923.

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Wednesday, June 13 Noon — Adult coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Saturday, June 16 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meeting with Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

11 a.m. — Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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• Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

• 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.

• Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction

GET LISTED Send announcements for The Islander’s calendar to calendar@ islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event, as well as a phone number for publication.

GOOD DEEDS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: • The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-7780414.

• Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441.

Seeking volunteers for an organization or an event? Email calendar@islander.org with the details. Please include a contact name and phone number.

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Members of Key Royale Club and Island Gallery West co-op gather June 2 at the clubhouse, 700 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. They sampled appetizers and admired IGW artwork decorating the clubhouse. Pictured are Carole Dougherty, left, Ron Keeling, Jane Keeling, Andy Karpay and Joanna Karpay.

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Outfitters to fundraise for Suncoast Waterkeeper

Benefit to support West Coast Surf Shop’s Brady family

AMI Outfitters through OluKai footwear’s Anywhere Aloha campaign is raising money for Suncoast Waterkeeper, a regional environmental group.

The campaign, timed for Father’s Day weekend, also pulls in Kona Brewing Company’s Liquid Aloha craft beers and Kahala’s Original Aloha tropical shirts.

Hawaiian Pint Night benefit will be 5-8 p.m.

Friday, June 15.

For a $10 donation at the door of AMI Outfitters, 401 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a customer will receive a stainless steel OluKai pint cup and Kona craft beer, along with a raffle ticket for a Hawaiian shirt by Kahala.

The donation will go to Suncoast Waterkeeper.

Suncoast Waterkeeper executive director Justin Bloom said, “Partnering with an outdoor sports store makes perfect sense for our organization and we’re very excited to participate.”

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the waterways through enforcement, advocacy and environmental education. The group is a chapter of the worldwide Waterkeeper Alliance.

AMI Outfitters encouraged reservations for Hawaiian Pint Night and the minimum age for guests is 21.

For more information, call the store at 941-2544996 or visit 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

Plans are underway for a community gathering to support Jim and Ronee Brady, the owners of the West Coast Surf Shop in Holmes Beach.

Fire damaged the shop earlier this spring, forcing its temporary closure.

A Hawaiian-style benefit for the Brady family will be held 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Family friends Joe Hutchinson and Ben Webb are helping to organize the Brady bash.

“The Bradys’ kindness and community contribution are legendary,” Hutchinson said in a news release.

“And as news of the fire spread, so did the enormous outpouring of concern and support for the Brady family and their beloved business.”

“This event will be an opportunity for everyone to come together and share some stories, tell some lies and spread a whole lot of love,” Webb stated.

Local restaurants are donating to the benefit and musician Trevor Bystrom will perform.

Plans also include cocktail service, raffles and a silent auction.

“It’s old-fashioned in a way,” said Peggi Davenport, owner/manager at Duffy’s Tavern, which for many years was located across the street from the surf shop. “But when someone is sick or someone is hurting, the community steps up. It has always been that way on the island.”

The shop was established in 1964 and is considered the oldest surf shop in Florida.

For more information about the benefit, contact Brandi Brady at 561-267-0847 or Kaitlin Kee at 941920-2202.

Folk school offers lesson in shell crafts Join the Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum in welcoming back JoAnn Mancuso to teach a shell-flower class.

In the class, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, crafters will make three types of flowers from shells.

Students should bring tweezers and a glue gun.

The fee is $35 and registration is required online at floridafolkschool.org.

The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum is in the historic Cortez fishing village at 4415 119th St. W. For more information about classes at the school, go online to floridafolkschool.org or call 941-708-6120.

Kiwanis to meet June 16 The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will gather Saturday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Club members and guests also will gather for breakfast at 8 a.m.

The club will hear from Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy on his opinions on a proposed law enforcement license plate recognition program that collects photos of license tags and provides data to LEOs. For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

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Her bold and colorful acrylic works capture the natural beauty that surrounds us.

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FISH hooks, lands big boost from FWC for preserve

By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage received another much-needed injection of funding at its June 4 meeting.

Coming off a sub-par Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival fundraiser, FISH board members said they hoped to fill in the revenue shortfall by other means.

And so they did.

FISH raised $30,000 through participation in the Giving Challenge in May. The next fiscal gain was larger. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced a gift of $116,000 to help FISH remove invasive vegetation and enhance the 95-acre preserve established by the organization to buffer the fishing village from development.

“This was the highest-scoring and most-liked of all projects statewide,” said Corey Anderson of the FWC. “It has lots of support from lots of people.”

The money will pay for clearing exotic trees and tidal channel excavation within the 95-acre FISH Preserve. Invasive Australian pine and Brazilian pepper trees will be removed from 2.4 acres and tidal channels will be excavated on approximately 1 acre.

The only catch, the money, which will be available July 1, must be spent within 12 months of receipt.

“That’s a relatively quick turnaround,” Anderson said.

Anderson emphasized the money is not a grant. It

Corey Anderson of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, second from right, announces June 4 a FISH Preserve restoration project was rated No. 1 in the state by the FWC. Anderson is flanked by environmental scientist Dianne Rosenweig, left, program scientist Jay Leverone of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Karen Bell, FISH secretary and Cortez business owner. Islander Photo: Terry O’Connor comes from a $300,000 FWC trust fund dedicated to supporting freshwater marine projects.

The FWC is hiring, supervising and paying the contractor.

FISH is responsible for fulfilling the FWC’s scopeof-work document. FISH has secured permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, according to vice president Jane von Hahmann.

The funding puts FISH, the Cortez group dedicated to preserving and enhancing the commercial fishing way of life, back on track.

Founded in 1991, FISH also operates boat-building and repair programs and members lobby against land developments deemed harmful to commercial fishing.

FISH will next meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Fishermen’s Hall, 4511 124th St. W. Invasive Australian pine and Brazilian pepper trees will be removed from 2.4 acres and tidal channels excavated on approximately 1 acre of the 95-acre FISH Preserve.

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Illness befalls 2 FISH officers Two Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board officers are dealing with health issues.

President Kim McVey is recovering from a stroke. She attended the June 4 meeting with the aid of a walker.

Treasurer Mike Northfield was absent from the meeting while undergoing cancer treatment.

McVey and Northfield were re-elected April 9 to three-year terms.

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FPL street lighting changeout may have hidden drawbacks

By Terry O’Connor Islander Reporter

Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy emailed The Islander with his concerns June 8.

“The lights are apparently not turtle friendly and maybe not even a good alternative for what we already have,” Murphy wrote. “Not sure why FPL is pushing the program.”

He included an email from Tonya Long, an imperiled species biologist with FWC, who said the lights are not turtle friendly and could make driving more dangerous.

The glow of the lights could be visible from the beach and capable of disorienting turtle hatchlings, particularly in Bradenton Beach where there is no development along the Gulf side of the road, Long wrote in an email to representatives of the three island cities and AMITW. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer maintains the FPL lights will be an upgrade for Holmes Beach.

“What we have to do is balance public safety and turtle awareness at the same time,” Tokajer said. “We Not so fast. feel they can do that by tilting and shielding the lights.

Florida Power & Light offered to change out all I still think they are going to be beneficial. They are a 433 city street lights in Holmes Beach to what it termed lot better than the lights we have now.” as turtle-friendly LED lighting at no charge.

FPL could use amber lights in some fixtures, which Holmes Beach quickly agreed. would be more turtle friendly. It also could make night Now it appears the free FPL lighting premise could driving more hazardous for motorists, according to fall short of its promise.

Long.

Mayor Bob Johnson was authorized by the city “That’s not something the FWC would recomcommission May 22 — the same day the city received mend from a safety perspective,” Long wrote. “Driving the offer — to sign on the dotted line. between patches of white and amber light would likely Commissioner Jim Kihm asked for time to make it difficult for drivers’ eyes to properly adjust, research the lights to confirm they are turtle- and just like driving between light and dark patches.” people friendly. He advised waiting until a demonEric Culling of FPL confirmed the lights are stration of lighting effectiveness could be arranged but white — not amber — and Holmes Beach street lights was outvoted 3-1. already are white.

Now it appears Kihm was right to be cautious.

Customer service representative Jane Gunter of Red flags have been raised by city leaders in Anna FPL said the turtle lights in the company catalog cast Maria and Bradenton Beach and by Anna Maria Island a reddish hue.

“Not many of our customers are happy with it,” Gunter emailed.

PerformPolice Chief Bill Tokajer pegged cost savings in ers for the FPL bills to Holmes Beach from the new lighting at Summer Cab- $5,000 annually. aret at State Tokajer said the deal should go through. The new College of lights will enable FPL to discontinue the practice of Florida June dimming or turning street lights off during turtle-nest14 and June ing season, he said.

15. Islander The FWC does not condone turning out the lights, Courtesy Tokajer said.

Photo The deal, including other terms between the city and FPL, was set to begin in September with replacement of 30 lights per week.

Another announcement to come out of the FPL Summer Cabaret set for studio stage talks, according to Suzi Fox of AMITW, is that FPL An evening of show tunes and Broadway hits will The evening will kick off with a special open- will refrain from turning out streets lights to protect raise funds for the State College of Florida’s music- ing number that includes current SCF Music Theatre sea turtles, saying the practice makes it more hazardtheater program.

Ensemble students and features favorites, such as ous for motorists.

The Summer Cabaret will be at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” day, June 14, and Friday, June 15, at SCF’s Howard Other featured selections will be “We Can Do It,” Studio Theatre, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton.

“Lullaby of Broadway,” “All I Ask,” “Anything You Milestones Tickets, available only at the door, will be $10, Can Do” and “Wunderbar.”

The Islander welcomes stories about islandalthough additional donations will be welcome.

For more, contact the school at 941-752-5580. ers and island life, as well as photographs and notices of the milestones in readers’ lives — wedFishers clean up dings, births, anniversaries, travels, obituaries Commercial fishers Chris and other events.

Barnes and Jacob Reeder Submit your announcements and photographs clean their boat June 5 at the with captions for publication — along with con119th Street dock in Cortez tact information — to news@islander.org. after delivering a few hundred Also, visit us on Facebook and join the pounds of mullet to the Cortez 11,300-plus friends who “like” The Islander and Bait & Seafood fish house, share their social news.

4528 119th St., Cortez. The pair use a large monofilament cast net to work the bay waters for a paycheck. The current price paid the fishers for mullet is 55-60 cents per pound, according to market manager James “Wyre” Lee. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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Obituaries Doris McCrea Schember Doris McCrea Schember, 100, formerly of Bradenton Beach, died May 30.

She was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Muskegon, Michigan, and moved to Grand Haven at the age of 3 with her parents, Frederick and Gladys McCrea, and her infant sister, Jane.

In 1935, she graduated from Grand Haven High School, went on to graduate from Hope College and later received a master’s degree in English from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

On July 5, 1941, she married George Schember in Grand Haven. Their home was in Dayton. However, in 1952, they returned to Grand Haven and raised their three children in the home they built on a dune overlooking Lake Michigan.

While in Grand Haven, they were very active in community affairs and avid sports fans, with special loyalty to the University of Michigan. In 1955, the citizens of Grand Haven elected Mrs. Schember to a nine-member commission that wrote a new charter for the city. She also taught in Grand Haven Junior High School 1961-64, after which she and Mr. Schember returned to Dayton where she taught high school English and journalism.

After her husband’s death in 1968, Mrs. Schember moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to be near her daughter and two sons. She trained as a remedial reading instructor and taught for nine years, after which she

and her second husband, Benjamin Grosse, moved to Florida.

Mrs. Schember spent 25 years on Anna Maria Island. She was very active locally in environmental affairs, served several terms on a state water board and was involved with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Manasota-88, Save Anna Maria Inc. and so many other activities that she was often encouraged to run for elected office.

She was active at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach.

She also traveled the world.

In 2004, she returned to Grand Haven, became active in St. John’s Episcopal Church and enrolled as a volunteer tutor in the adult literacy program.

In October 2017, one of her granddaughters joined Mayo Brothers of Rochester, Minnesota, and settled in Austin, Minnesota. She asked Mrs. Schember to join her family, and she did.

There will be no memorial service. Arrangements were by Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Remembrances may be made at klaassenfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Schember is survived by her children, Jane Schember Robertson of Bradenton Beach, Steven and wife Linda of Sarasota, and Daniel and wife Susan of Bethesda, Maryland; seven grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; step-daughter Barbara and husband John Ruark of Michigan; three step-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Desserts for dads Roser Memorial Community Church will celebrate Father’s Day during worship services Sunday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel and 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. After both services, Holy Cow Ice Cream of Holmes Beach will serve treats in the narthex. For more information, call the church at 941-778-0414.

Freida Sclafani Williams Freida Sclafani Williams of Lakeland and Anna Maria died June 3.

She was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Deland, the only child of Rosie and John Sclafani.

As a young girl, she was a talented dancer, with the skill and dedication to make it her profession.

Instead, she forged one of the most successful court reporting careers in Florida. Court reporting piqued her Williams interest at an early age. When she was 9, she placed carbon between sheets of paper to help her mother type transcripts for the court reporting firm then-named Rosie Sclafani and Associates.

After attending the University of South Florida, she became the judicial assistant to former Circuit Judge A. H. Lane. In 1962, she enrolled in the Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville and joined her mother’s firm as a court reporter in 1971.

In 1979, she was appointed a state court reporter and served in that position until 1995. During this time, she also oversaw operations of the Lakeland office. In 1980, the name of the firm was changed to Sclafani Williams Court Reporters.

Five years later, she became president of the company and continued her mother’s legacy. The business was the first in the area to integrate new technologies and, by the end of her career, she had opened six office

locations.

Among her many recognitions and achievements, she served as FCRA president 1999-2000 and was awarded with the Florida Court Reporting Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2002. She was the recipient of the National Association of Women’s Business Owners “Woman of Distinction Award” and Sclafani Williams Court Reporters was listed in 2003 and 2004 in the Tampa Bay Business Journals’ Top 75 women-owned businesses in the state of Florida.

More often than not, she wore black, red and white with a sparkling swan pin, symbolizing her love of Lakeland.

She will be remembered for her commitment to serving both the court reporting and Polk County communities while helping others achieve their dreams.

She was involved with the Florida Court Reporter Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Court Reporters Association, the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, the National Network Reporting Company, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and she provided pro bono video-conference services to the Polk Museum of Art. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at StAll Joseph Catholic Church , 210 W. Lemon are welcome St., Lakeland. A local sunset celebration of life was held June 11 at Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach.

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Roser hosts VBS Students were “Shipwrecked” June 4-8 at Roser Memorial Community Church.

The church hosted an early vacation Bible school — the theme was “Shipwrekced” — during the evenings. More than 75 children attended for Bible study, activities and dinner.

During the evening meal, the kids donated spare change to raise more than $400 for Hope Children’s Home, the church “mission of the month.”

Rose is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

For more information about the church, call the office at 941-7780414.

Beth Bernet and Carol and Glenda Beck are on Roser Memorial Community Church’s board of religious education and were in charge of the vacation Bible school program held June 4-8.

AMI, LBK host sea turtle walks, talks Sea turtle season has begun and, with it, come precautions to protect the animals and their habitat.

To learn guidelines and some interesting facts about nesting sea turtles, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring hosts a series of Turtle Talks at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in June and July at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

The presentations, which last about 35 minutes, consist of video and photos, a question-and-answer session and interactive activities. Attendees receive promotional materials, such as stickers, door hangers, temporary tattoos and flyers.

AMITW also will host a Turtle Talk at 6 p.m.

Thursdays on June 21 and July 19 at the Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

For more information, contact AMITW executive director Suzi Fox at suzilfox@gmail.com or 941-7785638.

Additionally, Longboat Key Turtle Watch, in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory, is hosting turtle walks led by Mote-trained volunteers on sea turtle patrol.

Volunteers will scout for signs of nesting, and share tips on wildlife history and habitats.

The walks, which may be up to a mile and a half, begin at 6:45 a.m. Saturdays in June and July and depart from the public beach access at 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Walks are rain or shine, but volunteers do not walk in thunderstorms.

For more info on the LBK walks, visit lbkturtlewatch.org.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director Suzi Fox, left, with help from veteran volunteer Lee Zerkel, stakes one of the first two false crawls of sea turtle nesting season May 10, on the beach near 11th Street in Bradenton Beach. The crawl is marked as an example for other walkers. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Lisa Weiss, a new volunteer walker for AMITW, stands May 16 next to a false crawl she spotted on the beach in front of the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria. “I was so excited to spot my first crawl,” Weiss said. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMITW

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Cops & Court

By Kathy Prucnell, Islander Reporter

Coquina carjacker arrested after crashing Corvette on LBK Rowland his Miranda rights after he was cleared from the hospital.

“During our ride and stay at the police department, Rowland kept saying how sorry he was for what he had done. That love made him steal the vehicle and this is not him. He Rowland was worried about the child that was in one of the cars he hit during his fleeing from the scene,” Masi’s report said.

BBPD arrested Rowland for carjacking and abuse of a disabled adult and he was transported to the Manatee County jail.

Three passengers in the Toyota also were transported to the Sarasota hospital for what Longboat Key police reported as non life-threatening injuries.

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By Kathy Prucnell at 11:46 a.m. and responded to investigate.

Rowland allegedly told a Longboat Key officer, “I Island police blotter stole the car.”

Anna Maria The Corvette owner was placing items in his trunk June 3, 200 block of Pine Avenue on the beach, when a man later identified as Roland hit him on the found property. Sunglasses and a cellphone with a back of his head, punched him a couple of times and cracked screen were turned into the Manatee County demanded his keys, BBPD Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz Sheriff’s Office. said, although he did not request medical attention.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO. returned to the store and said the woman found her Bradenton Beach June 2, Coquina Park South Boat Ramp, 2000 Gulf wallet.

June 1, 11500 block of Cortez Road West, lost/ Drive S., stolen tag. An owner reported a boat trailer tag missing. A Bradenton Beach police officer entered the stolen property. Belongings left by a homeless man in January were reported missing when he returned to the missing tag into a law enforcement database.

June 2, Coquina Beach 2200 Gulf Drive, S., juve- location May 24.

June 2, 12000 block of Cortez Road, road rage. nile. An intoxicated female juvenile was reported stumbling on the beach and in the water. Police took her A 48-year-old Bradenton motorist encountered road into custody and to a medical facility, where workers rage and pulled into a parking lot. As the man exited his vehicle, the aggressor put him in a headlock and contacted her father.

June 3, 700 block of Gulf Drive South, criminal punched him twice in the face. The man and aggressor mischief. The owner of a 2007 Kia reported the vehicle’s were co-workers. An investigation is ongoing.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. side mirrors had been broken at their mounts between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Damages of $400 were estimated. Holmes Beach June 1, 4000 block of Fifth Avenue, disturbance.

Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. A couple argued about a wife taking her husband’s Cortez May 31, Cortez Market, 12203 Cortez Road W., keys after he’d been drinking. Police found the man trespass. A woman who told a cashier she’d lost her on Manatee Avenue. He told police he’d been walkwallet was trespassed for rude behavior. Her boyfriend ing in the city but wanted to leave in a family vehicle.

A man identified as a Manatee County transient was arrested June 6 after carjacking and crashing a Corvette.

Just before noon, police say Rick Rowland, 43, accosted a disabled a 56-year-old Parrish man, took his car keys and stole his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette from a Coquina Beach parking lot in Bradenton Beach.

Rowland then recklessly drove the Corvette south on Gulf Drive over the Longboat Pass Bridge, crashed into a 2014 Toyota RAV4 as he attempted to pass it and caused a chain reaction of swerving cars, according to a Longboat Key police report.

The Corvette was rendered inoperable just south of the bridge.

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A 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is disabled by the road south of Longboat Pass Bridge after a June 6 carjacking ended in a crash. Islander Photo: Courtesy Longboat Key Police Department The crash happened “very fast and the impact was hard,” injuring some of his family, the driver told the LBKPD. After the crash, the Toyota driver ran to the Corvette and restrained Rowland, who was attempting to leave on foot, and held Rowland until police arrived, according to police reports.

As far as a motive, Diaz said he’s investigating.

“We have witnesses. I believe it will stick,” he added.

Rowland also is a suspect in a recent Bradenton Beach theft in which charges are pending, Diaz said.

LBKPD issued Rowland citations for reckless driving, improper passing and driving with a suspended driver’s license.

The man also told police he didn’t believe he was intoxicated and took a breath test, which measured 0.91 blood-alcohol content, more than the 0.8 BAC legal limit to drive. The man told police he wouldn’t be driving and went to another home to sleep.

June 2, 4800 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. Four fishing rods and reels valued at $780 were stolen.

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June 2, 200 block of 71st Street, noise/underage drinking/occupancy. Holmes Beach police responded to a noise complaint and observed 18 people enter a residence. Officers determined a father had rented the home for his daughter as a graduation gift and drinking had been going on throughout the day. Police contacted the rental agent, Vacasa Rentals, and the occupants were required to leave for the night. Police referred the report to code enforcement.

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Key Royale homeowner reports $100K, jewelry stolen

Neither West Manatee Fire Rescue nor the Holmes Beach Police Department are investigating the cause of a June 1 fire that burned portions of the home of Chris and Kellie Galati.

WMFR and HBPD received an alert in the early afternoon June 1 about a loud noise and smoke at the home, 628 Hampshire Lane.

According to WMFR Marshal Jim Davis, the fire burned through portions of the garage and roof and sent smoke through the ventilation system for the home, causing about $300,000 in damages.

No injuries were reported.

The apparent cause — a dud bottle rocket — will not be investigated.

Bottle rockets — along with any fireworks that shoot up, explode or propel themselves — are illegal for personal use in Manatee County.

Chris Galati Jr., son of the Galatis, reported to HBPD that he attempted to set off a bottle rocket earlier that day. He said when it failed to ignite, he left it behind in the garage and went out on a boat.

Both Davis and HBPD Detective Sgt. Brian Hall confirmed they closed their investigation on the fire.

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Money and jewelry were reported stolen June 2 from an upstairs safe in a home in Holmes Beach.

Holmes Beach police responded to the 700 block of Key Royale Drive to investigate a theft at a residence, where the homeowner reported jewelry and $100,000 had gone missing.

The owner told police approximately $100,000 and an unknown amount of jewelry was taken.

According to a police report, the owner recently had workers in the house and a key to the safe was left taped to a wall in a closet.

The last time the owner had used the safe was when she took some of the jewelry to be appraised in mid-March, the HBPD report stated.

Guns in the safe were found reorganized but none were taken, according to police.

Two guns and some empty jewelry boxes were taken by police to be tested for fingerprints.

As of June 8, HBPD Detective Sgt. Brian Hall said the lab results were expected in a couple of weeks.

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June 5, 3000 block of Avenue C, domestic battery.

A man flagged down police after an argument with his 20-year-old girlfriend. The man believed she was driving recklessly, so he turned off the car. The girlfriend struck him in the face, stomach and on his head with what he thought was her cellphone. Police found the woman at her 62nd Street residence, where she told officers the couple had argued about the time she left work and he took the keys to a vehicle and wouldn’t give them back. The girlfriend was arrested.

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Timothy Mitten, 52, of Sarasota, was arrested for BUI June 2 in his 21-foot motorboat at the Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The FWC officer reported he stopped Mitten while he “was operating carelessly in violation of a posted slow speed zone” near Jewfish Key. Mitten Before the arrest, the officer determined Mitten was impaired and inspected the vessel, the FWC report states.

Mitten refused a breath test and was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was booked and then released on a $500 bond, according to online court records.

His arraignment is set for 8:30 a.m. July 5 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Sex offenders move to Anna Maria Island Two sex offenders moved to the island in June, one to Holmes Beach and another to Bradenton Beach.

A 48-year-old male convicted in January 2015 of a sexual offense in Delaware, Ohio, registered his permanent address in the 2900 block of Avenue C in Holmes Beach with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, according to a June 6 FDLE email.

The FDLE also reports a 46-year-old male, conDrive, theft. The owner reported a manager was paying himself more than his salary. An investigation as to the alleged fraudulent activity was initiated. The manager was fired that day, according to the owner.

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victed in December 2007 in Missouri for a sexual offense to a child, temporarily resides in the 1000 block of Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach.

The FDLE registry indicates other sex offenders in the area as of June 7: • A 56-year-old male offender in the 4200 block of the 129th Street West in Cortez.

• A 58-year-old transient male offender in Anna Maria.

• A 53-year-old male offender in the 100 block of Crescent Avenue in Anna Maria.

• A 59-year-old male offender in the 100 block of Ninth Street North in Bradenton Beach.

Sex predators and offenders must register permanent and temporary addresses and, if transient, their whereabouts, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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Turtle watch volunteers share enthusiasm for sea turtles

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteer Bill Booher is enthusiastic.

And his enthusiasm is contagious.

“The first time I met Bill, I was by the Cortez Bridge looking at the water and Bill just kind of jumped out from nowhere and asked me, ‘Do you see that manatee over there?’” said Gloria Ernest of Bradenton.

Ernest was one of eight people who joined Booher on his June 7 survey, a sunrise walk to spot sea turtle nests and mark them for data collection and protection.

Booher said he welcomes guests on his morning walks, which have included visitors from other countries, as well as locals.

“I have met people from all over the world when I do this, and some from right here,” Booher said. “The excitement people have when they see the huge tracks and a nest is unbeatable,” Booher said.

Booher is one of nearly 100 volunteers who walk the beach for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring during sea turtle nesting season, May 1-Oct. 31.

He walks the beach Thursdays in section 2, which extends a mile northward from Willow Avenue to North Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria.

AMITW volunteers take turns conducting daily beach walks on one of nine one-mile sections of beach

to look for the tractor-like tracks indicating a newly laid sea turtle nest or, later in the season, tracks from tiny hatchlings headed to the Gulf of Mexico.

As of June 7, section 2 had 12 confirmed nests, three of which were spotted that morning.

By the end of the 2017 nesting season, section 2 reported 53 nests of 488 on the island for a recordbreaking season.

Kathy Noonan, a turtle watch volunteer who walks in section 3, which extends from 66th Street in Holmes Beach to Willow Avenue in Anna Maria, also enjoys bringing people along on her morning walks.

A volunteer since 2016, Noonan is helping train new volunteers to recognize sea turtle tracks.

She said several volunteers — some from other sections —walk with her before they walk their sections alone.

“It’s one thing to see the pictures of tracks and nests in training,” Noonan said. “But, when you see them firsthand, it always amazes people just how big the tracks and nests are in real life.”

This is Noonan’s second year walking the beach in section 3 and, she said, so far, the 2018 season is shaping up to be much like what she saw in 2017.

As of June 7, section 3 had 24 confirmed nests.

By the end of the 2017 nesting season, section 3 reported 92 nests — the most among nine sections.

“We are pretty much right on track with where we were this time last year,” Noonan said. “June is a very active month.”

She said volunteering for AMITW never gets old.

“Each time I spot a new nest, or am with someone who does, it’s just as exciting as the very first time,” Noonan said.

Similarly, Booher said he sees his group survey walks as a way to support the community.

“I’m enthusiastic to have people walk with me because I feel like I’m giving back, while at the same time they are inspiring me with their excitement for the turtles,” Booher said. “It’s full circle.”

As of June 10, AMITW had 170 nests and 152 false crawls.

For more information on nesting season, contact AMITW executive director Suzi Fox at suzifox@ gmail.com or 941-778-5638.

County levels beach escarpment Liza Click, Manatee County grounds division property management supervisor, pauses June 7 while leveling an escarpment on the beach between 24th and 26th streets in Bradenton Beach to speak with AMITW executive director Suzi Fox. Fox requested work where a cliff — longer than 100 feet with a drop-off of almost 2 feet — posed a danger to walkers and trouble for nesting sea turtles. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteer Maggie Carter, 14, helps Gage Koelper, 5, of Illinois, try on a loggerhead sea turtle shell June 5 during a Turtle Talk at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Hoping to catch mullet, Nick Shubret casts his net April 13, 2016, from the Anna Maria City Pier.

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By Lisa Neff

Walking the planks I’m not a person with many regrets. My mind isn’t cluttered with “I wish I said” or “I should have done.”

That said, I wish I had taken one last walk on the Anna Maria City Pier before Hurricane Irma approached in September 2017. I never expected to never walk again on the pier.

Even in the wake of the storm’s Neff passing, I figured I’d soon join friends by the bait shop for beverages and to listen to the guitar player sing “You’ve Got a Friend.”

My first year living on Anna Maria Island, I spent most Friday afternoons on the pier reading, observing anglers, visiting with vacationers, talking with pier regulars and learning about the many forms of life under the pier, around the pier, above the pier — even on the pier.

Some Fridays, I enjoyed a beer or a soda pop from the bait shop. Other afternoons I enjoyed the peel-andeat shrimp from the restaurant. Always I enjoyed the environment of the pier, including that uneven planking and weather-worn wood.

After my first year on the island, my work schedule changed. When Friday became a workday, my visits to the pier became less regular but not less frequent.

I’ve hosted many vacationers since first arriving here in 2005 and, until last September, I took every one of them to the city pier.

One visit in particular stands out. As well as I remember the first time I saw a dolphin here, I recall the first time my sister-in-law Theresa saw a dolphin.

It caused her to dance with delight on the planks on the walkway of the Anna Maria City Pier.

“Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!” she shouted, pointing to shallow water just south of the pier. She jumped with each exclamation, her feet 6 inches off the boards.

A crowd of people gathered round. No one frowned. No one yawned. No one sneered. No one mentioned whatever ugliness was in the news that day.

In unison, I heard, “There! Now there!”

The dolphin went under the boardwalk and the crowd shifted to the other side to watch as it swam off in the bay.

When people mention “old Florida,” I think of the

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city pier and that day, as well as the black-and-white, archival photographs of passengers fresh off the ferry, fishermen displaying prized catches, teens basking in the sunshine of their glory days.

Demolition of that pier will begin this week, starting with the removal of the engraved memorial planks, which aren’t that old but have become associated with the historic nature of the structure.

Sometime, perhaps in 2019 or 2020, I’ll be able to walk on an Anna Maria City Pier.

Will I call it a new pier?

A rebuilt pier?

A replica?

It obviously cannot be the old pier.

I’ve mixed emotions about the plans.

Whatever structure gets built will afford opportunities to gather for beers at the bait shop, share baskets of shrimp and dance with delight upon seeing dolphins.

Still, I don’t think enough consideration was given to repairing one of the truly historic properties on Anna Maria Island and I really miss afternoons on the old wooden pier — the glory days. I wish I could have one more walk.

AMITW volunteer Barb Riskay conducts a Turtle Talk June 5, a gathering open to the public to discuss sea turtle nesting season at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Riskay is holding up a card with a filter in it that lets people see light like a sea turtle. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Feds approve Aqua developer’s eagle nest destruction

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gave the developers of Aqua by the Bay its OK to destroy an eagle nest — and it’s done.

Two slash pine trees, one hosting an eagle’s nest about a quarter mile from El Conquistador Parkway, were cut down in May. Neighbors in the adjacent Legend’s Bay residential subdivision witnessed the eagles for more than two years and now their absence.

The federal regulator issued the “take permit” in March to Long Bar Pointe LLLP, a Carlos Beruff and Larry Lieberman development partnership — the same month neighbors last observed the birds near the nest.

According to the FWS permit, “the take” will benefit eagles and requires monitoring to determine if the birds attempt to build or occupy another nest in the vicinity.

“The pine tree containing eagle nest MN962 must be removed as an avoidance measure to prevent future bald eagle nesting attempts at this location,” the permit states.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regional public information officer Melody Kilborn said FWC stopped issuing eagle permits in

Laws allow eagle nest destruction Eagles nest in the highest of trees.

And the nests are huge — typically are 6-10 feet in diameter and 6-10 feet tall.

And their nests are mostly protected.

State law prohibits taking, feeding, disturbing, possessing, selling, purchasing or bartering bald eagles, their nests or eggs — except by permit.

In 2017, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped issuing “take” permits for bald eagle nests, relinquishing permit responsibilities to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

According to federal law, “take permits” allow for the destruction of “alternative nests” — nests in a known eagle territory not being used by eagles, their eggs or offspring during a breeding season — to protect “an interest in a particular locality that will “with reasonable certainty, provide a net benefit to eagles.”

April 2017, divesting its permitting responsibility to the federal regulator.

“I’ve never encountered a permit that’s allowed someone to take an active nest down. It’s very suspicious,” Joe McClash, a former Manatee County commissioner who has opposed the development, said.

“This pair of eagles were nesting there for at least two years,” he added.

“The big question is: Did the developers report the activity in September and October in their application?” McClash said.

A Freedom of Information Act request for the Beruff-Lieberman application was outstanding at press time.

As a volunteer eagle watcher, Cindy Ellis of Audubon EagleWatch, has tracked eagles off El Conquistador Parkway and on Anna Maria Island for eight years.

She confirmed McClash’s nesting observations.

While she’s heard about five years of protection once eagles have nested, “When you read the federal rules all they need is 10 days,” Ellis said.

From neighboring Legends Bay Residents of the Legends Bay development, which backs up to the Aqua land, can’t believe the nation’s bird isn’t more protected.

David and Debra Vollrath moved to the residential subdivision in early 2017.

“We hadn’t been in the house very long. We were walking one day and, I said, holy cow, look Debra,

Legends Bay resident David Vollrath II walks May 31 near the Sarasota Bay treeline frequented by eagles and other large birds. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

An eagle perches at its morning spot in October 2015 at Long Bar Point, between El Conquistador Parkway and Sarasota Bay. Islander Photo: Courtesy George Burtless that’s an eagle — an American bald eagle.”

They watched their backyard and neighborhood for more than a year, in awe, as the eagles perched on trees and utility poles, fished in the bay and devoured prey — until mid-May. Neighbors alerted the Vollraths May 17 the eagles’ nesting tree, which is known as “MN962” to the state and federal regulators, as well as another large slash pine tree had been cut down.

The couple noticed a helicopter hovering behind their house about a week earlier and, looking back, they found it suspicious.

“I think they were doing a search,” David Vollrath said. “They were very low and they kept going around.”

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AME students get red noses, raise funds for poverty Students from every class at Anna Maria Elementary wear red noses May 24. AME parent Carly Speidel coordinated a partnership with Walgreens, 3200 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, to raise money for childhood poverty and include some end-of-school fun during for the store’s Red Nose Day promotion. More than 400 red noses were donated to AME by Walgreens customers. Islander Photos: Courtesy Carly Speidel

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EAGLES CONTINUED FROM 22 saw the eagle return in September and October 2017 and, more recently, in March.

Devon Straight of Wildlife Inc. also documented owls near the nest in December 2017, when responding to a call about an injured eagle. He concluded the eagle was injured in a bird turf war.

Straight believes that — as they did in March — the eagles will return.

“Oh sure. Even if they remove the nest. They’ll come back,” Straight said.

Timelines tracks Long Bar Eagles

No wonder eagles keep coming back.

Long Bar Point, now known as Aqua by the Bay — a planned development on Sarasota Bay — is known for its mangrove habitat, tall slash pines and productive fish nursery, an ideal location for eagles to nest, hunt and thrive.

As part of statewide eagle nest survey, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has monitored two nests on the 529-acre site, MN002, a nesting tree adjacent to Sarasota Bay, and MN962, less than a quarter-mile from El Conquistador Parkway.

Neighbors, photographers, eagle watchers and FWS permit dovetails into development About the nest and tree destruction, Manatee environmentalists also have been watching.

County development director John Barnott said May 23, “We don’t know anything about it.”

FWC timeline of eagle nesting According to county environmental planning • 1978, MN002, FWC monitoring begins for division manager Robert Knable, the nesting tree an active nest in a tree on Sarasota Bay shore. removal didn’t require a county permit because Aqua • 1979-1981, MN002, Inactive nest already was approved for a “final site plan.” observed.

McClash, who opposed Aqua and other iterations • 1986, MN002, No nest observed. of the Beruff-Lieberman development since 2013 is • 1996-2000, MN002, Active nest observed. miffed that the El Conquistador nest was deemed • 2001-2013, MN002, No nest observed. temporary and afforded less protection.

• 2014-2015, MN962, Long Bar Point develAt county hearings, McClash complained about oper reports nest near Legends Bay and El Conthe lack of a tree survey and failure to document quistador Parkway.

MN962 on Aqua’s general development plan.

• 2016, MN962 , Nest missing.

The county approvals included the same require• 2016-2017, MN962, Inactive nest ment in the FWS take permit — that Beruff-Lieberobserved. man restore 119 acres of mangrove habitat and 17 FWC previously surveyed the nests annually, upland acres, including the removal of non-native however, “it became too difficult” as the number trees. With McClash, Andy Mele, a member of Sunof nests grew statewide, according to FWC coast Waterkeeper, an environmental group opposing Southwest Region public information coordinaAqua, called it “triple dipping.” tor Melody Kilborn, who also reported the agency Now in litigation with the county, McClash, Suncontinued to survey on three- and five-year rotacoast Waterkeeper, Capt. Kathe Fannon and four other tions. neighbors have appealed Manatee County commisFWC did not survey in 2018. sioners’ day-of-approval changes to Aqua’s general development plan.

The case is pending in the 12th Circuit Court.

Meanwhile, the FWS permit will regulate the Aqua developers’ shoreline restoration work to the non-nesting season, May 16-Sept. 30, or when nesting bald eagles are not present.

The permit also requires the developers to monitor a 1.5-mile radius for the eagles return and annual reports detailing the eagles’ whereabouts, their young and if their nests fail for at least two years.

Despite disappointment among the environmentalists, they believe the eagles will find new homes.

Ellis said her group has worked before with developers — and some eagles succeed when they relocate. Joe McClash photographed these felled trees at She’s been following a pair since 2014 when they Long Bar Point in June 2017 during a site visit with began nesting atop a cell tower in Holmes Beach. developer representatives and a Manatee County As for the El Con eagles, she said, “I hope and sheriff’s deputy. McClash believes one of the trees will assume the eagles have found a better spot.” was MN002, documented as an eagle nesting spot.

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Date, Nest No., Description • August 2013, MN002, Capt. Kathe Fannon reported helicopter harassment.

• October 2015, near MN962, Photographer George Burtless documented a tree perch as eagles’ morning spot.

• November 2015, near MN962, Burtless reports eagles’ morning perch tree is cut down.

• Aug. 25, 2016, MN962, Active nest.

• Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2016, MN962, Nest gone.

• Oct. 18-Dec. 16, 2016, MN962, Active nest.

• May 2017, MN962, Great horned owl at nest.

• June 2017, MN002, Joe McClash, on tour of site, photographs what he believes is MN002 (no FWC record of 002 after 2013).

• September-October 2017, MN962, Eagles return to nest.

• December 2017, MN962, Great horned owl at nest, fights with eagle.

• March 2018, MN962, Eagles return to nest.

• May 2018, MN 962, Nest and trees felled.

Wildlife Inc. rescuer Devon Straight visits the El Conquistador Parkway eagle nesting site May 31, where he was called in December 2017 to attend to an injured eagle. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

An owl is documented by wildlife expert Devon Straight of Wildlife Ind. at the El Conquistador Parkway eagle nest in December 2017.

Island real estate transactions

By Jesse Brisson Special to The Islander 512 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a 17-unit mini resort built in 1938 was sold 05/23/18, Siam Retreat Partners to Chapman Hospitality AMI for $4,275,000.

624 N. Point Drive, Holmes Beach, a vacant 10,345 sq ft lot was sold 05/25/18 Mason Martin Holdings to Pashley for $1,250,000.

1706 Gulf Drive N., Unit C, Bradenton Beach Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,386 sfla / 1,602 sfur 3bed/2½bath/1car Gulffront condo with shared pools built in 2003 was sold 05/21/18, Dickson to Menke for $1,124,100; list $1,199,900.

525 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,398 sfur / 3,373 sfur 3bed/3½bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1958 on a 11,000 sq ft lot was sold 05/15/18, Council to Big Easy II for $1,060,000; list $1,095,000.

541 67th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,804 sfla / 3,680 sfur 5bed/4½bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1971 on a 11,988 sq ft lot was sold 05/21/18, Thornhill to Frierdich for $845,000; list $895,000.

211 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,568 sfla / 1,864 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1964 on a 7,569 sq ft lot was sold 05/15/18, Kaloust to Brown for $820,000; list $850,000.

121 Beach Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,228 sfla / 2,480 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1985 on a 5,000 sq ft lot

Long Bar eagle watchers’ timeline

was sold 05/18/18, Diaz to Waller for $732,500; list $799,000.

5300 Gulf Drive, Unit 601, Martinique North, Holmes Beach, a 1,057 sfla / 1,169 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo with shared pool built in 1971 was sold 05/22/18, Brandlen to Harris for $565,000.

209 84th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,402 sfla / 1,786 sfur 3bed/1bath/1car home built in 1959 on a 5,830 sq ft lot was sold 05/22/18, Johnson to Meridian Trust for $425,000.

5400 Gulf Drive, Unit 5409, 5400 Gulf Drive Condominium Apartments, Holmes Beach, a 968 sfla / 996 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1964 was sold 05/23/18, Watts to Devillier for $395,000.

6400 Flotilla Drive, Unit 87, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 985 sfla / 1,377 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1978 was sold 05/22/18, Chenoweth to Bode for $330,000.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

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Adult soccer league finale: Then there were 2

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Once again the seedings held true for the adult soccer league June 7 at the Center of Anna Maria Island. No. 2 seed Lancaster Design rolled to a 7-3 victory in the first semifinal match and No. 1 seed Legler & Flynn Law held off Slim’s Place 5-4 in the day’s second semifinal game.

Lancaster defeated Sato 7-3 in a mostly one-sided match. Lancaster got on the scoreboard in the fourth minute when Sumiko Chipman, after taking a pass from Daniel Anderson, hit a floater over the head of goalie Cassidy Jordan Demers for a 1-0 lead.

Sato battled back to tie the score three minutes later when Damir Glavan sent a nice pass to Francisco Oliviera on the back post.

Action went back and forth for the next few minutes until Greg DeMeuse received a pass up the left side and just kept it from going over the end line. He chipped a ball into the penalty area where Anderson volleyed it home for a 2-1 lead and just under nine minutes left in the half.

The Lancaster duo hooked up again two minutes later, this time Anderson served the ball into the area where DeMeuse volleyed it home for a 3-1 lead.

Sato came close to cutting its deficit with just over three minutes left in the half when Eliza Faillace found some space up the left side, but her left-footed blast was turned away by Lancaster goalie Trey Horne.

With just over a minute to play in the half, Sato had some bad luck. Robert Armstrong carried the ball up the right side and hit a hard cross into the goal mouth.

Nate Talucci stuck his foot out to block the cross, but it caromed into the goal, giving Lancaster Design a 4-1 lead they would not relinquish.

However, Sato didn’t throw in the towel, coming out strong to open the second half. Josh Sato settled a long ball up the left side just before it crossed the end line. He cut back and blasted a rocket that beat goalie Horne near post to halve the deficit.

One minute later, Lancaster answered. DeMeuse passed to Chipman, who carried up the middle before hitting Armstrong with a beautiful through ball that he firmly deposited into the back of the net for a 5-2 lead with just over 19 minutes left to play.

Five minutes later, Lancaster extended its lead when Michael Lewis carried the ball in, drew the defender and slipped the ball to Anderson who passed the ball into the wide open goal for a 6-2 lead.

Sato continued to battle and got rewarded with 10 minutes left to play on a corner kick. Glavan served a perfect ball that Caseras rocketed into the back of the net to cut the Lancaster lead to 6-3, but time was not on their side.

Key Royale golf news After a few weeks of abbreviated golf due to persistent rain, the members of Key Royale Club got in a full week of golf action, starting with the men playing a nine-hole modified Stableford-system match June 4. The team of John Kolojeski and Jeff Rodencal combined on a score of plus-5 to win the day’s proceedings.

The women took to the course June 5 for a ninehole individual-low-net match in two flights. Flight A winner was Phyllis Roe, thanks to a 3-under-par 29 that was punctuated with a birdie on the second hole. Carol Duncan was two strokes back in second place, while Karen Mitchell held down third with an even-par 32.

Janet Razze’s 2-over-par 34 gave her first place in Flight B, one stroke ahead of Jana Samuels. Sue Wheeler was alone in third with a 4-over-par 36.

Penny Williams, Peggy Clauhs and Samuels all had chipins during their rounds.

The men were back on the course June 7 for a nine-hole scramble. The team of Chuck Patrick, Gary Razze and Gary Silke combined on a 7-under-par 25 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day.

Horseshoe news Horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits was short and sweet with two undisLancaster Design forward Sumiko Chipman and puted champs crowned.

Sato Real Estate defender Jose Caseras battle for Tim Sofran walked his way to the winner’s circle the ball during playoffs in the center’s adult soccer after posting the lone 3-0 pool-play record during June league. Islander Photos: Kevin P. Cassidy 6 action. The June 9 games saw the team of Dom Livedoti and Bob Heiger emerge as outright champs with Armstrong completed the scoring when he ran the only undefeated record in pool play. onto a pass up the right side and one-timed a rocket Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE that beat Demers far post to close out a 7-3 victory.

Anderson led the way for Lancaster with two goals and an assist, and Armstrong finished with a pair of goals. Chipman and DeMeuse both added a goal and an assist, while Horne notched five saves in the victory.

Josh Sato, Oliviera and Caseras led Sato Real Estate with a goal each while Glavan added two assists.

Demers finished with six saves in the loss.

The second semifinal match saw Legler & Flynn Law edge Slim’s Place 5-4 behind a pair of goals from Yorvi Moreira. Sean Flynn, Jeremias Gramajo and Amy Ivin scored a goal apiece while Diego Felipe chipped in with one assist. Flynn and Mark Rudacille combined to make six saves in the victory.

Andre Lewis scored three goals and PJ Smargisso added a goal and two assists to lead Slim’s Place, which also received six saves from Will Case in the loss.

Championship Thursday is set for June 14, starting with the third-place game between Sato Real Estate and Slim’s Place at 7 p.m., followed by the championship match between Legler & Flynn Law and Lan- Lancaster Design defender Cody Crouch gets caster Design at 8 p.m. crossed up by Sato Real Estate midfielder Eliza Faillace during semifinal action in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

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Variety in weather produces medley of catches

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island is host to wide-ranging conditions for fishing.

During the past couple of weeks, we experienced a full spectrum of weather, including tropical storm-like conditions from Alberto. Before that, we had exquisite weather — calm waters and light easterly breezes that make for excellent fishing across the board. These conditions can be ideal for local fishing, including inshore, nearshore and offshore.

During Alberto, we had windy Stasny days and rain. This seemed to change the bite or, more so, changed the location of the fish.

But not to worry, conditions are improving.

Winds from the west are tapering off, which means we will be back on a normal summer pattern. The tarpon bite, although difficult to attain after the storm, is improving by the day. The same is true for other targets when fishing inshore and offshore.

Inshore, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook are dominating the bite. As for offshore, American red snapper are the hot ticket.

On my Southernaire charters, I’m targeting catchand-release snook. The bite is excellent, with catches of 30-40 snook being the norm in a morning.

After wearing out the snook bite, I’m scouring the deep grass flats for spotted seatrout. Post-spawn trout up to 22 inches are turning up on our hooks, although these fish are on the move. I’m having to try different areas daily. Mixed in with the trout bite are Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish.

Also, June 11 started the recreational red snapper season in Gulf state and federal waters. Before heading out, make sure you have a Gulf Reef Fish Angler on your fishing license. You can get this mandatory nocost designation at gooutdoorsflorida.com or anywhere you can purchase a fishing license.

Capt. Warren Girle is in pursuit of tarpon along the beaches and in the passes, ranging from Egmont Key south to Longboat Key. Most hookups are occurSPORTS CONTINUED FROM 24 Saturday 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.

Register now for indoor soccer Calling all soccer kids, ages 3-17, for the youth indoor soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island. The deadline to register is June 30, with action starting July 10. Games will be played Tuesday nights, and possibly Wednesdays, too, depending on the numbers after signup is complete.

Mandatory player evaluations are set for Monday, Southernaire Fishing Charters

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters wrangles the estimated 180-pound tarpon caught and fought June 4 by Eric Simpson of Syracuse, New York. White said the silver king was hooked on a live threadfin herring off the north end of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Courtesy Mike Neely

July 2, starting at 6:30 p.m., with the 8-10 division.

The 11-13 division takes the field at 7:15 p.m. and the 14-17 division at 8 p.m. There will be no evaluations for the 3-5 and 6-7 divisions, as these age groups participate in skills clinics and pickup games.

Cost for the league is $10 for members and $96 for nonmembers. Register online at www.centerami.org or visit the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Anyone interested in sponsoring or coaching a team or for more information about the league, contact Will Schenerlein at will@centerami.org or 941-7781908, ext. 9205.

flats of Sarasota Bay. Offerings of live shiners as bait are resulting in catches of all three species.

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is spending his days focused on catching American red snapper. Baiting with dead sardines and live pinfish is attracting the sought-after snapper to the hook.

While offshore, White is finding red grouper and amberjack, as well as some hefty mangrove snapper, attracted to his boat.

When not offshore fishing, White is chasing tarpon along the beaches of Anna Maria Island. For White, live crabs are working well during the morning hours.

As the afternoon sets in, White says he’s switching to live threadfin herring, which are yielding good results.

Fish up to 175 pounds are being reeled to the boat.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing a welcome sight — the arrival of Spanish mackerel.

These high-speed eating machines are a pier favorite for local and visiting anglers. When using live tackle, these fish can put up an amazing battle with many drag-screaming runs and a fight to the end.

To catch these fish, pier anglers are using a variety of methods. Artificials such as silver spoons, Gotcha plugs or small jigs in assorted colors work well. Live bait such as small scaled sardines or threadfin herring work when combined with a long shank hook. Mackerel catches in the 20-inch range are being reported.

Other catches at the R&R include mangrove snapper, flounder, redfish and catch-and-release snook.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is spending his days over the artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. By chumming heavily with live shiners, Lowman is attracting a variety of fish to the boat. Mangrove snapper are attracted to chum, as well as Spanish mackerel. Both are being caught on free-lined live shiners or a free-lined chunk of shiners drifted back in the chum. Lucky anglers are hooking up with an occasional cobia while fishing in this manner.

Capt. Jason Stock is on patrol offshore with his clients for a variety of species, and finding American red snapper with some regularity, as well as gag grouper, kingfish and permit.

Moving inshore, Stock is finding his share of tarpon as the schools move up and down the Gulf shoreline of Anna Maria Island. Casting live crabs or live threadfin herring to schooling fish is resulting in a hookup and a trophy photo for Stock’s clients.

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

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Floating boats, new floats Check out the new baby fun cars in Anna Maria They look like tiny VW bugs. You’ll find them parked at 9802 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, if they aren’t out for a spin.

Heck, even a baby Herbie lives here! They are part of the new inventory at Robin Hood Rentals. Owner Mark Toomey said he was still unpacking merchandise at the rental and retail store — his first venture on Anna Maria Island but his fifth location.

Toomey has four stores on Siesta Key that offer full-service rental vehicles, golf carts, scooters, bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks, floats and beach gear.

Inside, the island store is filled with apparel and more.

Robin Hood Rentals is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days a week, and free delivery is available on some items. For more information, call 941-920-1996.

Ginny’s and Jane E’s expands up the block Home of plate-size cinnamon rolls and funky island art, Ginny’s and Jane E’s Bakery Cafe has expanded on Gulf Drive across Magnolia Avenue, taking over a free-standing home at 9901 Gulf Drive and converting it to a convenience store.

The new edition is between the old IGA store and Harry’s Grill. The Beach Hut is selling drinks, snacks, beach necessities and minimal groceries such as milk, eggs and bread.

Can’t guarantee anything about the cinnamon roll availability. Beach Hut hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

For more information, call 941-281-2124.

This restaurant floats right up to you

If you are plying the waters around Anna Maria Island and the Longboat Key sandbars and hangouts, you may have a dining option other than tying up to an established waterfront eatery.

There’s a new player bringing the grill to you — taking dining on the water.

Owner George Romano is piloting George Anthony’s Boat House Grill to pleasure-boating locations around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, where boaters spend the afternoons playing.

The floating restaurant has burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, Italian subs, pulled pork and apparently some soon-to-be-famous football-shaped meatballs — a regular sell out. Drinks also are available.

This floating restaurant passed an inspection May 19 in Sarasota before taking to the water.

Romano operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather-permitting, and switches up between the Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key waterways. Look for the red boat with red, white and blue stripes.

Or look for the smoke pouring from the grill.

For more information or to see a schedule for the Boat House Grill, go to George Anthony’s Boathouse Grill on Facebook.

Chamber members listen May 6 as Liza Kubik of the Seafood Shack Marina, Bar and Grill introduces herself. She spoke about the new Cortez Passport initiative.

More than 30 chamber members networked at Pier 22, the waterfront restaurant in downtown Bradenton during the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce lunch.

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He oversees golf memberships, social affairs, receptions and business events, as well as dining.

After years of running his own business as a club consultant — most recently in Fort Myers — Hrad said he is happy to be settled down at Key Royale.

“The opportunity came around at the right time,” Hrad said. “This club is a peaceful escape for residents on Anna Maria, especially during season. I am grateful to be here.”

Hrad said he has no plans to return to consulting, choosing instead to focus on the golf club in Holmes Beach. Key Royale Club is a private, members-only club with a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse with dining room, bar, outdoor patio and kitchen and a nine-hole, par-32 walking golf course.

New Perico hotel gets a name The planned 130-room hotel to be built on Perico Island has a name — Compass.

The hotel will be accompanied by restaurants, shopping and more, alongside the man-made One Particular Harbour Marina and condominiums.

Any direction you look, it will probably be the tallest waterfront building when completed. The property was annexed into the city of Bradenton years ago before Minto began to develop it. The city’s height restrictions on the shoreline there are more relaxed than the building codes on Anna Maria Island and in unincorporated Manatee County.

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AMI chamber lunches downtown Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce members Mike Southwick of AAA Payroll, Lyn Hulin of Fidelity Bank and Gregg Warmbior of Hibu Digital pose at the monthly luncheon May 6 at Pier 22 Restaurant, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

Chamber Lunch and Learn kicks off this month

They say you learn something new every day.

The first in a series of new Lunch and Learn seminars is set for noon Thursday, June 21, at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The seminars, a joint venture of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the center, will feature a guest speaker with a focus on issues relevant to small businesses.

Ed Bush, an IT engineer with more than two decades of experience, will discuss cybersecurity and technology for small business at the first seminar.

He will talk about business security and how to improve efficiency using the internet. Bush promises to deliver information in an easy-to-understand format.

Chamber ambassadors to help new members Reservations are required by June 19. Cost is $10, It’s a program to help newcomers participate and Travel Now; board member Wende Webb, Gulf Coast which includes a boxed lunch. To RSVP, call the chamber at 941-778-1541. navigate the advantages of membership.

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New ambassadors for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce include Sarah Meaker, left, Wende Webb, Susanne Arbanas, Joann Baker, Katy Demick and Barbara Murphy. The ambassadors will work with new members. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMICofC

Sandy Tull, left, Debbie Crowe and Jo Ann Wolverton retreat to the cool of the Cannons Marina retail shop May 3 during the 60th anniversary Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce festivities. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

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27 County name in 30 states 32 House speaker after Boehner 36 Sidesplitter 38 ____ platter 39 “Runaway” singer Shannon, 1961 41 “I’m off” 43 “My dear man” 44 Novelist Patchett 45 Fastball, in baseball slang 47 See 18-Down 48 Sharp 49 Pick up 50 Back 51 Unaccompanied 52 Company name ender after “&” 53 First U.S. city to host the Olympics 57 “Baseball” documentarian Burns

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102 Prop for a lion tamer 103 Insurance giant 104 Some calls on a police hotline 106 Kind of chips you shouldn’t eat 111 Before being outed, for short 113 H.S. study 115 Native Oklahoman

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