The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

tracking turtles.

InsIde: Are your ready.

Astheworldterns protest plans to whack trees. 6

Memorial day ‘salute.’ 21

AMITW May 26 report: 63 nests and 101 false crawls on AMI.

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VOLUME 27, NO. 31

AM approves new Pine Avenue restaurant. 4

Meetings

On the government calendar. 4

Op-Ed

The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

10-20 YeArs AGo

From the archives. 7

BB planners greenlight cafe expansion. 9 Save the date. 10

Happenings

Community announcements, activities. 11 Island Players celebrate, plan season. 12 Sunshine depositions spark election questions. 13 HB officials attend hurricane conference. 14 WMFR OKs rate hike. 16

Streetlife.

Gathering.

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Brown algae recedes, AMI waters clear. 22 Transportation: 44th Avenue extension to ease evacuations. 23 Students prepare for 2018-19 finale. 24 Sea turtle to be tagged for race. 26 Falling in the wind. 27 Soccer champs. 28 Tackling tarpon. 29 ISL BIZ. 30-31

PropertyWatch. 32 CLASSIFIEDS. 32 NYT crossword. 35

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BB steps in to halt pine tree removal at coquina Beach

By ryan paice islander reporter the planned removal of more than 100 pine trees at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach united people in opposition.

Bradenton Beach commissioners voted 4-0 may 24 to write to manatee county administrator cheri coryea protesting the county’s plan to remove the australian pine trees at coquina Beach to make way for a drainage improvement project. coquina is within the city limits, although the park is operated and maintained by the county. commissioner randy White was absent without excuse from the emergency meeting called by the mayor. mayor John chappie said the letter would inform the county that the trees must be saved and invite county officials to a city commission meeting within the coming weeks to explore alternatives for the trees. the county hired Bradenton-based Woodruff and Sons in January for the drainage improvements at coquina Beach, where the parking lots flood during heavy rains. the project involves installing a pipeline and drainage system under parking, then laying pervious concrete for the beach access road and parking lot.

Woodruff is presently working at the south end of coquina, progressing to the

Bradenton Beach resident Mike Norman stands May 24 next to one of more than 100 Australian pine trees targeted by Manatee County for removal at Coquina Beach as part of a drainage improvement project. Norman alerted the city and urged the commission to save the trees at an emergency meeting called by the mayor. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice north end. the deadline to complete the work is Jan. 19, 2020. eric epler, project manager for Woodruff, said in a may 23 interview with the islander that the australian pine trees at coquina are an issue as a 10-inch-deep excapLeaSe See PINE TrEEs, page 3

strongman event at beach miffs HBPd chief

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter Holmes Beach police chief Bill tokajer was miffed by the short notice he received about an event scheduled at the manatee public Beach in the city. img Worldwide is bringing the tachi palace World’s Strongest man competition to Bradenton and the island cities June 13-16, over father’s day weekend, when beach crowds and traffic are typically heavier than usual. the events are spread across Bradenton June 13, coquina Beach June 14 and manatee public Beach June 15-16. competitions will be taped for broadcast, and img has been working with the Bradenton area convention and Visitors Bureau to obtain local film permits, according to Aiden Stockdale of the manatee county parks and natural resources department. filming locations listed in the permit pLeaSe See sTrONGMAN, page 9

The IMG website touts the Tachi Palace World’s Strongest Man competition in Bradenton and on Anna Maria Island.

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toddler’s killer sentenced to life in prison

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter claps and sounds of relief erupted in a manatee county courtroom when friends and family heard the man who killed a 17-month-old Holmes Beach toddler would spend the rest of his life in prison. in april, a jury convicted Vickers for the second-degree murder and neglect of Luca Sholey after a five-day trial. at a may 20 hearing, 12th circuit Judge Lon arend sentenced david Vickers, 33, to life in the florida department of corrections without the possibility of parole. the judge also meted out a 15-year sentence to Vickers for neglect of a child with great bodily harm. immediately before the sentencing, Vickers pleaded no contest to two counts of dealing in stolen property and two counts of pawn fraud for stealing and pawning items belonging to the child’s mother, melissa Wolfe. on these four counts, the judge sentenced Vickers for time served. pLeaSe See PrIsON, page 2

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Friends and family of Luca Sholey, including his mom, Melissa Wolfe, and dad, Eric Sholey, await the sentencing of David Vickers May 20 in the gallery of a Manatee County courtroom. Vickers killed their son. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

Represented by attorney Joe Campoli and guarded by a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy, David Vickers pleads no contest May 20 to two counts of dealing in stolen property and two counts of pawn fraud as a result of thefts from Luca Sholey’s mother.

she said. “if you can’t deal with it, you call somebody courtroom. else,” she added.

Vickers also was assessed $2,331.50 in costs and melissa Wolfe told of how Luca’s death impacted fines, including $1,309 in restitution to the Florida her and her family. “every single day i wake up and crime Victims’ compensation trust fund. it still seems like it happened yesterday,” she said.

She expressed disbelief about how Vickers could be “so cold” at the hospital knowing “he was the reason Luca wasn’t breathing.”

Luca as of may 22, Vickers was in the manatee county Sholey. jail, awaiting transport to a state correctional facilIslander ity.

Photo: after the sentencing, his attorney Joe campoli Melissa said the judge had “no option” but to hand down the Wolfe life sentence, referring to the state law that requires judges to impose a maximum sentence for felons who commit certain crimes within three years of prison release.

Vickers was released from state prison three months before killing Luca Sholey. campoli said the regional public defender automatically appeals life sentences, which will take about two years to go through the court system. “it was a really hard case,” campoli said as he left the

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PrIsON continued from page 1 Vickers served 586 days in jail since august 2017, when Holmes Beach police arrested him for marijuana possession and a revoked license. at trial, medical experts testified that Luca’s death aug. 23, 2019, was the result of cardiac arrest and asphyxiation two days earlier, when Holmes Beach police, West manatee fire rescue and manatee county emS responded aug. 21, 2017, to Vickers’ 911 call.

Vickers testified he took fentanyl, fell asleep and woke up on top of the child several minutes later. other testimony indicated injuries to Luca’s chest and head, as well as numerous broken ribs, resulted from child neglect and abuse and pointed to Vickers as the person who inflicted the suffering. at the time, Vickers was living with Wolfe at her father’s apartment in Holmes Beach. Vickers babysat Luca and his sister while Wolfe worked to support the family and Vickers. testimony at the sentencing came from Wolfe, Luca’s father eric Sholey and other family members. all expressed grief and some of their words lapsed into tears and cries. “every day i wake up without my son. i want him to know that every day, what he did,” eric Sholey said, directing his comments at Vickers.

Luca’s aunt, nicole Sholey, said Luca was “lovable, happy and always smiling” and described how she ached for her brother, eric Sholey.

Fidele Wolfe, the toddler’s grandmother, testified she believes the stress of Luca’s death brought on her sister’s cancer.

Her partner, andrew thomas, expressed his sadness but added a positive note. “Luca’s death has given us togetherness we’re lucky to have,” thomas said, referring to the Wolfe and Sholey families. eric Sholey’s mom and Luca’s paternal grandmother, mary deyarmin, told the court between tears that Luca would give big hugs and always smiled. “and why, why, why. that’s all i want to know.

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I think the trees should be the guiding light for anything done down there. Anything. Nothing should be done that would kill any of these trees. — Mike Norman

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The view prompts cellphone photos for some people May 18 while others play in the Gulf of Mexico at sunset in Bradenton Beach. As school lets out for the summer, authorities remind parents to keep a close eye on children in and near the water.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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PINE Trees continued from page 1 vation is needed for new curbing on the road and that would harm the trees, leaving them in a dangerous condition. “They have substantial surface roots,� Epler said. “We’re going to be impacting those roots and, when we do that, the trees are either going to die and topple, or a heavy wind is going to come and — when you take out half or more of the surface roots — topple the trees.�

Epler said there is no plan to replace the trees.

Chappie said the county did not notify him of the tree removal when it sought permission for the drainage project.

Chappie and Commissioners Jake Spooner and Ralph Cole said Bradenton Beach resident Mike Norman informed them about the issue when he called them May 23.

Norman also attended the meeting, speaking against the tree removal. “I think the trees should be the guiding light for anything done down there. Anything. Nothing should be done that would kill any of these trees,� Norman said in a May 24 interview with The Islander.

Norman said the city should demand the county re-engineer the project to keep the trees. He added that he wouldn’t be satisfied with replacements, saying no tree could replace the Australian pine trees, some of which stand more than 50 feet tall and provide muchneeded shade for the area. “The other thing is everyone parrots the same company line about Australian pines,� Norman said. “All bureaucrats say the same thing: ‘They’re shallowrooted, dangerous, they can fall down, and nothing can grow under them.’ “That’s the party line and it has been for years.

And people don’t think. They just go along,� he conCounty plans for Coquina Beach tinued.

The Manatee County Board of CommisIf the curbing can’t be re-engineered, Norman said sioners voted 7-0 May 21 to approve a consent the county should only remove the trees on a need-to agenda that included a change order from Brabasis, keeping as many as possible. denton-based Woodruff and Sons for the Coquina Norman added that he spoke May 23 with County Beach drainage improvement project. The change Commissioner Carol Whitmore, who said the county increased the contract amount from $2,426,774.90 commission also was not informed of the plan to to $3,017,417.01, and extended the construction remove trees. deadline 72 days. “I think there was an effort to keep people in the Eric Epler, project manager for Woodruff, said dark,� Norman said. “Especially out here because if the county underestimated the amount of materials you asked 100 people on this island what they thought needed for the project and the change order corabout killing over 100 trees in Coquina, they would all rects the county’s mistake. be horrified.�

The new deadline for the completion is Jan. Chappie called Coryea May 24 and asked the 19, 2020. county to hold off on removing the trees. The mayor said Coryea guaranteed no trees would be removed the trees. coming weekend — May 25-May 26. “This place is one of the most beautiful places on Also, according to Chappie, Coryea plans to raise the coast of Florida,� he said, the tree issue at the county meeting May 28.

He suggested rallying the public.

Spooner said the city must get the county to Cole motioned for Chappie to write to Coryea with pump the brakes and find alternatives to removing the the city’s demand and Spooner seconded the motion.

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Anna Maria approves new restaurant-residence on Pine Avenue

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Excitement is in the air for a new restaurant and residence on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria.

The Anna Maria City Hall gallery was overflowing with people as city commissioners voted 3-1 May 23 to approve a site-plan application with stipulations for a second-floor residence and 45-seat ground-level restaurant at 415 Pine Ave., where presently there is a two-story residence.

Commissioner Doug Copeland voted against the motion, and Commissioner Carol Carter was absent with excuse.

Stipulations include requiring the applicant to notify the city if the off-site parking changes, as well as lowering restaurant seating if off-site parking becomes unavailable.

Commissioners also approved four of five conditions recommended by the planning and zoning board: the rooftop garden only can be relocated with commission approval; the applicant and city must coordinate pedestrian access to and across the property; the applicant must provide clear signage directing patrons to park at Roser; and the residence cannot be used as a short-term rental.

The application names Gohandesuyo LLC — which is registered to local real estate broker Barbara Sato and son Jason — as the applicant and property owner. Bradenton attorney Scott Rudacille represented the Satos at the meeting. He said Barbara’s son Ben would operate the restaurant and occupy the residential unit.

Rudacille said Ben Sato grew up in Anna Maria and dreamed of owning a restaurant on the island.

Scope of Work Monica Simpson of Simpson South Realty said the development would consist of a 2,013-sqaure-foot restaurant on the ground floor, an upstairs residential unit of the same size and a 1,443-square-foot rooftop deck and patio accessible to the resident.

The site plan also showed a rooftop garden and a backyard swimming pool.

Commission approval is required for development site plans other than single-family homes in Anna Maria.

Simpson said the existing structure was built in 1976 and does not comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards because of a living space on the first floor. She also said the property is legally nonconforming due to the amount of permeable surface.

Also, city code requires 17 parking spaces for a 45-seat restaurant, but the property has only five onsite parking spaces. Simpson said the Satos worked out a lease with Roser Memorial Community Church for

Ramp use approved for Bradenton Beach dock project

The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s floating dock project is progressing smoothly after two years of turbulence.

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 May 21 to approve a consent agenda that included an interlocal agreement between the county and Bradenton Beach allowing Hecker Construction to use the North Coquina Beach Ramp to stage and load components of the floating dock on a barge for delivery to the construction site at the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

The agreement allows the city to use the ramp as a loading facility through June 1, 2021. The two years gives the city time to use the ramp for the floating dock project, as well as installing finger docks afterward.

Also, the city finished purchasing the materials for the floating dock.

Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby said at a May 16 pier team meeting that the city finalized its $45,704 purchase of composite resin pilings for the dock from Pennsylvania-based Creative Pultrusions.

The pilings are to be shipped in late June.

Eric Shaffer, operations manager at Hecker in Gibsonton, previously indicated construction of the dock would take six-eight weeks after the pilings arrive.

— Ryan Paice

Monica Simpson of Simpson South Realty presents a site plan for a twostory development combining a residence and 45-seat restaurant at 415 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, to city commissioners May 23.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

the use of 12 parking spaces at the westernmost edge of church property for off-site parking. Roser is at 512 Pine Ave., one block from the property.

City planner Robin Meyers said the plan complies with city code and is consistent with land use and zoning for the parcel. He said commissioners could approve the site plan with alternative parking.

Public Comment Anna Maria resident Ashley Chiles, a friend of the Satos, said during public comment that she lives near the property and fully supports the development.

“As a neighbor, I would love to have it as a part of my community,” said Chiles.

Anna Maria resident Sandy Shanahan lives next door to 415 Pine Ave. and she also supported the development. She said an owner-occupied business is better than a vacation rental property.

“This would keep a local kid local as a full-time resident and a small business owner, which is even more rare,” Shanahan said. “And it would be contributing to our local economy, fulfilling the vision that we have for Pine Avenue, which is the full-time local business owners living over their own businesses.”

Anna Maria resident Don Reikie opposed the plans.

He said statistics show an 80% chance Sato would not own the property in five years and a 60% chance he would not own the property within a year.

He said he called a Roser representative who handles the parking leases and was told the restaurant’s 12 off-site parking spaces would not be provided on Sundays or during some church events.

Additionally, Roser is completing a parking study and may change its parking arrangements, which might

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affect the planned spaces, according to Reikie.

Reikie said he also is concerned the spaces would not be advertised because Roser does not permit parking signs for other businesses on church property.

He asked commissioners to reject the site plan due to the parking issues, or implement conditions, including not allowing a flat roof design and requiring all cooking be done inside.

City attorney Becky Vose said if the property is sold and the future owner maintains the same land use, the owner would be required to meet the stipulations required of Sato.

Vose also said the city could stipulate the restaurant lower its seating to comply with code if off-site parking spaces become unavailable. Rudacille said the Satos would agree to the conditions.

At the dais Copeland said the commission should reject the site plan based on chapter 90 in the code of ordinances, which states that off-site parking must be within 300 feet of the spaces’ assigned commercial property. The distance between the property and Roser parking is 400 feet, according to Meyer.

Vose said chapter 91, not chapter 90, establishes parking regulations for Pine Avenue and chapter 91 does not have the 300-foot requirement for off-site parking.

Commission Chair Brian Seymour said the development would improve the property. He motioned to approve the site plan with stipulations and Woodland seconded.

A resolution for the site plan will be on the agenda for a vote at the next commission meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 13, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive N. July 9, 6 p.m., commission.

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Anna Maria City June 5, 10 a.m., historic preservation board.

June 11, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

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Manatee County June 19, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate.

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Anna Maria City Pier inches toward completion

By Cory Cole Islander Reporter Passersby looked on with anticipation the week of May 20 as the Anna Maria City Pier took shape one slat at a time.

That week, i+iconSOUTHEAST was installing pipes, to carry water, gas, communication and electrical lines under the pier decking.

Day after day, people approached and asked questions of anyone wearing hard-hats, just trying to cure their curiosity.

Mayor Dan Murphy said May 24 that work on the pier was going smoothly with no current delays.

The next step Murphy has planned is selecting the contractor for the construction of the restaurant and bait shop at the T-end of the pier. Bids for the work were due May 20.

Four contractors submitted proposals: Burke Construction, D.L. Porter Constructors, Jon F. Swift Inc. and Mason Martin LLC. Murphy met with the bidders individually May 24 to learn their plans for building the restaurant and bait shop.

The information gained will help set a timeline for installation of the ipe decking, according to Murphy, who wants to make sure the material is not damaged by construction work on the T-end.

Shoreline observation “If you want a view, this is the pier,” Brad Bernardo said, from his lawn chair at Bayfront Park.

Bernardo, 53, of Bradenton, just finished enjoying an ice cream cone on the beach May 22. He had been visiting the pier with his family for about 20 years.

He said the pier was a great place to spend time with family, enjoy a view, fish or eat ice cream while walking the boardwalk.

Bernardo and many people look forward to the completion of the new pier.

“We would go to Two Scoops and then walk the

Grace Ankers, 82, left, sits next to her husband, Tony, 85, May 21 as they watch construction on the new Anna Maria City Pier.

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pier,” Tony Ankers, 85, said.

Ankers and his wife, Grace, 82, were relaxing May 21 at the south end of Bayfront Park, adjacent to the Lake LaVista Inlet in Anna Maria — where they had a view of the progress on the pier.

The couple is from Welshampton, a small town located in Shropshire county in the United Kingdom.

The Ankers visited for 30 years and, in 2001, purchased property here.

“We were upset when it vanished,” Grace Ankers said of the pier.

For the Ankers, visiting the pier was a part of their routine. Now they go to Bayfront Park and sit by the water and watch the construction progress on the new pier.

They are anticipating its completion and the day they will savor their ice cream and walk the pier again.

Murphy expects construction on the bents to be completed the first or second week in June.

Regarding the overall completion, Murphy explained the materials are all here. However, the weather will play a major role in the timeline.

The mayor plans the completion of the walkway and T-end by the end of the year.

Workers walk across plywood placed to facilitate construction and safety on the Anna Maria City Pier May 24. The installation of the IPE planks is yet to come.

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We need better stewards

Would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane? once upon a time, long ago in illinois, i worked at a small aviation airport with a large flight training school. apparently, young recruits at chanute air force Base could only obtain a private pilot’s license on base, but instrument ratings, simulator time and commercial licenses were highly desired. illini aviation had an endless pool of young eager-to-learn pilots. it was there i heard the perennial question, why do parachuters jump out of a perfectly good plane? i would be far more afraid of landing the plane on my own than bailing with a parachute. that said, i’m struggling with the “why” of landscape and parks people who remove perfectly good trees only to grow new ones?

Some years ago, there were plans to cut australian pines at Herb dolan park in Bradenton Beach. the reason? they are an invasive species and nothing grows under them.

But! they provide shade. they collect salt spray and prevent it from intruding on other plants and homes. they house wildlife. and they are not ugly. they need to be maintained and, unfortunately, the municipalities on anna maria island and the county fail at that task. once a friend in Sarasota, a coastal engineer, touted the benefits of Australian pines as an excellent beach breakfront — a barrier to storms — along with the usual beach-grabbing plants found among the dunes. not 60-feet tall pines, mind you. trimmed trees.

But still, other so-called experts rail against the australian pine tree.

Now we find the county parks department planning to remove hundreds of mature pines at coquina Beach, where shade for people and parking is coveted, and squirrels, birds and other wildlife have made homes for 60 or more years. in its stewardship, the county has only cut and trimmed trees at coquina when the trees and branches were damaged and felled in storms.

Why wouldn’t the county propose shade-producing species, introduced gradually over the years — if the Long-term plan for tall pines are so undesired? fixing algae crisis and with all the talk of climate change and the protections provided by the pines, why is removal the The public’s attention was fixed on the algae crisis plan? the environment needs trees all the more now. this past year. our beaches and bays stank to high Why do they want to whack good trees? heaven and the dead marine life was all too apparent. did stewardship leap from the plane? this slow-moving train wreck got the business — Bonner Joy community’s attention when tourists, diners and beachgoers took their dollars elsewhere.

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Poisoning nature, people

man and his arrogance have created more problems for everyone by changing the course of nature. the drainage project at the south end of coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach is a perfect example.

We plant nonnative grass and other plants that need fertilizers and pesticides without concern for our and the health of others. fertilizers and pesticides poison our waters, the food we eat, bees, birds and us. the pines have thrived without help, giving us shade, clean air, housing for wild life and keeping erosion at bay.

Why is that so hard to understand?

Ines Norman, Bradenton Beach

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the general election on anna maria island will be tuesday, nov. 5. three commission seats with terms of two years will be up in anna maria. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 19-noon Aug. 30. three commission seats with terms of two years will be up in Holmes Beach. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 26-noon Aug. 30. two commission seats and the mayoral post will be up in Bradenton Beach. Qualifying for office in the city will be noon Aug. 26-noon Aug. 30. the last day to register to vote in the election will be oct. 7. for more information about becoming a candidate or registering vote, go online to votemanatee.com.

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: 941-778-0414. moonracer animal rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. information: 941-345-2441. anna maria island Historical Society museum seeks docents, 402 pine ave., anna maria. information: 941-778-0492. anna maria island chamber of commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center. information: 941-778-1541.

In the headlines: May 26, 1999

anna maria and Holmes Beach accepted bids to dredge Bimini Bay. the project took two years to reach the bid stage. energy resources submitted the low bid of $199,000. anna maria mayor chuck Shumard defended the actions of two manatee county sheriff’s deputies who wrote 11 parking tickets to people attending a performance at the island players theater.

Shumard said one of the deputies called him before issuing the tickets.

Holmes Beach officials asked the Florida Communities trust for an extension of a July deadline to provide supporting documentation for the fct to buy the grassy point area for $847,000. city treasurer rick ashley said more appraisals were needed to complete the documents.

Snooks Adams at the PD

Holmes Beach Police Chief Snooks Adams stands outside the police department in September 1980.

Adams established what is now Snooks Adams’ Kids Day, an annual celebration for children to mark the end of the school year. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

Correction

in the may 29 issue of the islander, the wrong no-camping ordinance was reported as the ordinance enforced in Holmes Beach. the correct county ordinance is Section 2-24-6, which states: “no structure on beach. no person shall erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area any tent, shelter or structure of any kind.” exceptions are made for portable canopies and umbrellas. a new HBpd policy also makes an exception for people using tents for shade.

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In the headlines: May 27, 2009

Stats from the Bradenton area convention and Visitors Bureau showed resort tax collections were down for the first three months of 2009 compared with the first three months of 2008.

“We got our guys,” said the sergeant in charge of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office substation in anna maria after authorities arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with a series of burglaries on the island.

Bradenton Beach commissioners approved an ordinance intended to streamline rules for the Historic Bridge Street pier.

The weekly archives for The Islander are online at ufdc.ufl.edu. Some archived stories also are online at islander.org.

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Holmes Beach mulls mayor’s authorization, election process

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Holmes Beach commissioners are fine-tuning some resolutions and ordinances. at a may 14 workshop, commissioners reached consensus on a draft resolution authorizing the mayor to approve contracts with costs not to exceed $10,000. additionally, agreement was reached on a draft ordinance to amend the city’s election code to authorize the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office to administer municipal elections. mayor Judy titsworth was absent with excuse.

Agreement authorization city attorney patricia petruff said city treasurer Lori Hill asked her to draft a resolution that, if approved, would allow the mayor more flexibility to sign agreements with contractors provided that funds are approved and budgeted, the cost does not exceed $10,000 and the city attorney approved the contract. petruff said she drew up a similar resolution for the police chief several years ago for recurring expenses, including memorandum and interlocal agreements. commissioner rick Hurst wondered if small contract changes could go by the wayside. petruff said that if the mayor signed a contract before her review, it would violate the resolution, deeming the contract null and void. commission chair Jim Kihm added that contracts less than $10,000 also carry lower risk. the commission unanimously supported the draft resolution by a show of hands.

Holmes Beach Commissioner Kim Rash, right, raises his hand to be recognized May 14 during a work session that included city attorney Patricia Petruff, left, Commission Chair Jim Kihm and Commissioners Pat Morton, Carol Soustek and Rick Hurst at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Mayor Judy Titsworth was absent with excuse. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes the commission was to vote on the resolution at its petruff added the ordinance is a companion to a meeting at 6 p.m. tuesday, may 28, at city hall, 5801 proposed charter amendment likely to appear on the marina drive. nov. 5 election ballot.

Kihm thanked city clerk Stacey Johnston for Election process administering elections in past years, adding that city commissioners also reached consensus on a Holmes Beach was the last city in the county to admindraft ordinance amending the city election code, elim- isters its own elections. inating the city clerk from administering municipal “i think we’ve been blessed and lucky to have elections and authorizing the Soe for the task. someone as good and efficient as Stacey,” he said. petruff said the Soe is willing to assume respon- “Having said that, she also has many other duties here sibility for the election process, including canvassing in the city.” and qualifying of candidates. the commission agreed to push the draft ordinance it relieves the city clerk of some responsibility. to a first reading and public hearing.

Holmes Beach to amend floodplain ordinance

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Holmes Beach is tightening its floodplain management ordinance. at a may 14 meeting, commissioners approved the first reading of an amended ordinance, removing the responsibility of “floodplain administrator” from the building official’s duties and redefining “substantial improvement” in the building code. mayor Judy titsworth was absent with excuse. earlier in the meeting, the commission agreed to hire a new building official, Neal Schwartz.

Commissioner Kim Rash confirmed with Schwartz that he is a certified floodplain administrator. although city attorney patricia petruff said the city is seeking flexibility so that if a future building official is not a floodplain administrator, someone else can fill the role.

“The building official has a lot to do in the city,” petruff said. “and to try to wear all hats is problematic.”

Schwartz said city engineer Lynn Burnett serves as the city’s floodplain administrator, and he can help as needed. “i can assist her with any information or expertise that i’ve had over the last 25 years,” he said. “Between the two of us, i think we can really knock this out of the park.” in march, the commission approved an ordinance

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A newly legislated state ban on driving while texting that goes into effect July 1 does not apply to a driver whose vehicle is stationary — such as a driver stopped for the raised draw on the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The measure, signed by the governor May 17 in Sarasota, makes texting while driving a primary offense. Currently, police officers can only cite drivers for texting if pulled over for another violation.

The new measure also does not apply to a driver using a navigation device or system.

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for a five-month moratorium on consecutive permits that seek to improve federal emergency management agency-rated pre-firm homes. the moratorium provided a timeout while the commission incorporated a “cumulative substantial improvement period” for each building permit. fema established standards for home elevations in 1975 known as firm — the flood insurance rate map. fema restricts remodeling to 50% of a pre-firm structure’s assessed value. if the remodel exceeds 50%, the structure must be elevated or otherwise brought into compliance with fema standards. fema land-use standards, including compliance with the 50% rule, must be maintained for the city to participate in fema’s national flood insurance program, which provides a discount on flood insurance premiums for the city and its property owners. the amended ordinance restricts property owners from applying for consecutive permits exceeding the 50% rule within one year. the ordinance exempts involuntary damage, such as loss caused by a hurricane. fema-compliant structures also are exempt. at the may 14 meeting, attorney Scott rudacille, representing Holmes Beach property owners michael and Susan flanagan, said the flanagans are in the process of remodeling their ground-level, pre-firm home.

When their permit was issued in 2017, the flanagans

Holmes Beach approves employee handbook

Holmes Beach is staying up with the changing times. at their may 14 meeting, city commissioners unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the 2016 employee handbook. the mayor and commissioners discussed changes in march with human resources analyst mary Buonagura, who refreshed the document. the updated handbook includes a policy for electronic communications and social media.

— ChrisAnn Silver Esformes assumed they could apply in summer 2018 for another permit for the remainder of their remodel plans, but they have not yet received a certificate of completion for the first permit. rudacille asked the commission to grandfather the flanagan project, so they could proceed permitto-permit.

“So what they are asking for with this ordinance is that there be a provision added for projects that were started in 2018 be allowed to proceed permit-to-permit, if they were acting based on the advice of the city,” rudacille said. petruff said she is aware of at least one other project “caught up” in the changes to the code and suggested the commission consider more information from the homeowners about their timelines before making a decision.

She said she went on a courtesy inspection of the Flanagans’ property with interim building official John fernandez before he retired, and both agreed the residence would require more renovations. commissioner rick Hurst proposed Schwartz review the matter and provide the commission with a recommendation. commissioner carol Soustek agreed. “i think we need to examine it a lot more before we really go anywhere with this. We’ll work together with you, but we’re going to protect the city,” she said to rudacille. the commissioners unanimously voted to approve the first reading of the ordinance.

The final reading and public hearing had not been scheduled as of may 16. the next city commission meeting was to be at 6 p.m. may 28 at city hall, 5801 marina drive.

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Bradenton Beach P&Z greenlights restaurant expansion By ryan paice islander reporter Barring rejection from the Bradenton Beach city commission, the gulf drive cafe is set to grow. planning and zoning board members voted 4-1 may 22 to recommend to the city commission a proposed major development for the restaurant at 900 gulf drive n. the p&Z must recommend the approval of any site plan for major development to the city commission.

Board Vice chair John Burns voted not to recommend the changes. the project involves internal renovations, angling 88 parking spaces along gulf drive/State road 789, adding a two-story kitchen and storage addition, 86 new dining seats and building a covered outdoor dining area on the beachfront. the addition is planned for the northwest corner of the restaurant. a 446-square-foot addition to the kitchen would be on the first floor and 886 square feet of storage would be on the second floor. the plan details an 887-square-foot covered dining area off the existing restaurant and deck, but the additional coverage leaves the site in excess of the allowable impervious coverage for a commercial parcel. the cafe owners, george and Wendy Kokolis, agreed with city planner alan garrett to use pervious pavement and infiltration for three parking spaces adjacent to the building, as well as add stormwater filtration around the property. the hearing for the development was continued from april 17, when several cafe neighbors expressed concerns about the refuse area being unkempt and overflowing. They also complained that noise is an issue during events in the cafe’s tiki hut and there are parking problems. a letter from Shelly and Walter Benson, residents of the Beach House condos next door, was read at the may 22 hearing. the Bensons wrote that they hoped the cafe would use larger dumpsters, including one for recycling cardboard, as well as install drainage in the refuse area.

Barbara Hug, representing the homeowner’s association at imperial House condominiums across from sTrONGMAN continued from page 1 — which indicates the project is a sporting event for uSa and international television markets — include coquina and manatee public Beaches, including lifeguard stands, the coquina Beach cafe, Bean point in anna maria, cortez and other locations.

Attempts to reach the BACVB to confirm the filming were unsuccessful at press time. “it was a big surprise,” tokajer told the islander may 24. “We usually have more than three weeks to come up with a plan of action.” tokajer learned of the event may 23, while attending an ice cream social for island kids at Holy cow ice cream & other cool Stuff in Holmes Beach.

“We are in the process of putting together an action plan to be sure beachgoers are safe,” the chief said may 24, after receiving assurances that police concerns and requests would be met from the event’s coordinator, christian dempster of img.

Wendy Kokolis of the Gulf Drive Cafe, left, and the cafe’s landscape architect and land planner Bob Gause speak May 22 to members of the Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board about the restaurant’s proposed development plans. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice the restaurant, said musical events at the cafe become noise problems for residents in the condos.

Hug said that while the cafe had managed its refuse area better than in the past, issues remain. She said May 19 she saw overflowing dumpsters held open with what appeared to be shovels.

“We had a good discussion and now know what will transpire. We are all on the same page,” tokajer said. tokajer said img agreed to pay for extra staffing to police the competition, which is open to the public and Tokajer free to attend. manatee county parks and natural resources is helping img secure permits for the competition.

Lt. John cosby of the Bradenton Beach police department said no special permit is needed for activities at coquina Beach since no alcoholic beverages would be involved. He said permits were obtained from the county and the florida department of environmental protection. also, cosby said, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring signed off on the event.

But Stockdale said permits were not finalized as of may 24. tokajer said the permitting for manatee public Beach fell to the county — that he was more concerned with public safety. “i have asked for and been assured i would receive whatever extra manpower is necessary to keep our beaches safe. i have been promised assistance from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and that extra law enforcement costs would not fall to the city,” he said.

So tokajer said he would be ready for the crowd.

“We will handle this event like all others, with safety, security and professionalism,” he said. calls and emails to dempster went unanswered as of press time. the WSm website, the worldsstrongestman.com, held no details of the upcoming event, only the Bradenton location and event dates. for more on the event, the WSm website refers The IMG events website touts Bradenton as the loca- people to BacVB social media sites and its website, tion for the World’s Strongest Man competition. www.bradentongulfislands.com.

She added that the imperial House installed boulders to block diners from parking in condo spots in the parking lot. robert gause, a landscape architect and land planner with palmetto-based gause and associates, represented the cafe. He said the owners plan to plant palm trees between the restaurant parking lot on the east side of gulf drive and imperial House.

Wendy Kokolis said waste is picked up by Wastepro five times a week and the dumpsters are hosed down after each pickup and staff routinely inspects the area.

But Burns said hosing water on the dumpsters onto the ground is unsanitary, as it causes a stench and leaves waste that attract vermin.

Board member fred Bartizal said he drives by the restaurant multiple times a day and thinks management is doing its best with the refuse area.

Burns previously requested the city’s restaurant codes to see if the cafe complies, but he was denied by city attorney ricinda perry, who advised staff not to produce the documents because the p&Z is not in charge of upholding regulations.

Board member Bill morrow said he also requested but hasn’t received police reports regarding noise violations at the property. He wanted more information before voting. garrett said Bradenton Beach police chief Sam Speciale was contacted but did not respond. He noted that many of the board members’ concerns are related to the restaurant’s operation, not the proposed changes and their implications. “i feel that they have accommodated all of our concerns,” garrett said.

Board member andrew mincieli said he lives near the restaurant, and he can hear music from events sometimes, but he didn’t think the additional outdoor seating would worsen noise issues at the property. mincieli motioned to recommend the plans to the city commission, and chair Ken mcdonough seconded the motion.

The city commission’s first reading for the proposed development was not scheduled before the islander’s print deadline.

Meet The Islander’s new reporter/photographer

cory cole is a spring graduate from the university of South florida-St. petersburg, where he attained his bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a concentration in journalism and media studies. during his time at uSf, cole worked as a contributing writer for the crow’s nest, uSf-Sp’s student newspaper. He also contributed work to the Weekly challenger, a south St. petersburg community newspaper. cole’s curiosity about the world provides a driving force for reporting, asking questions and looking for answers, from local to world issues, and especially the environment and culture. cole has traveled to London and tokyo and hopes to continue his explorations, starting with anna maria island.

He also has a passion for nature and food photography and he’s always looking for the shot that tells a story, hoping to captivate readers. cole, a resident of perico island, moved to the area from pennsylvania in 2010. He is excited to be on the islander team and looks forward to his assignments on anna maria island.

Cory Cole poses on the Westminster Bridge during a visit to London in 2017.

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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Throughout May, Joanna Karpay exhibits “Land and Sea, Artscapes of Florida,” Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Throughout May, “Mother’s Day” display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Throughout June, “Bring Dad Home a Sunset” display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6694.

Throughout June, Larry Felder exhibits “Realism in Oils,” Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786648.

Second Fridays, downtown Holmes Beach art walk, various venues. Information: 941-778-6694, 941-778-6648.

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.

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

Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m., mahjong, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-7781908.

Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Most Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., mahjong games and instruction for beginners, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

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LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Second and fourth Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, June 15, Sarasota County Seagrass Survey and Festival, SaraFlorida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: sota.

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June 18, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program oyster reef project at First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays Perico Preserve, Bradenton. after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

CLUBS & Second and fourth Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, COMMUNITY Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: Thursday, May 30 10 a.m. — Seaside Quilters, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, 941-708-6120.

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LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI 2 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, July 13, Katt Hefner “Sophisticated Lady: The Songbook of 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Friday, May 31 Natalie Cole” concert, Bradenton.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Senior Adventures potluck lunch and book July 13-Aug. 25, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens glass show, sale, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Sarasota.

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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.

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Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community ConnecLOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI tions, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

June 6, Florida Maritime Museum World Oceans Day celebra- Information: 941-778-1908. tion, Cortez.

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

GAMES, SPORTS & Information: 941-708-6130.

OUTDOORS Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291.

Wednesdays and Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., pickleball, Center Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina of Anna Maria Island, 407 MagDrive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI applies. Information: 941-7781908.

June 9, All Island Denominations Pentecostal Service, Holmes Wednesdays and Fridays, Beach.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 GOOD TO KNOW Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-7781908.

SAVE THE DATES Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna June 14, Flag Day. Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708June 16, Father’s Day. 6130.

June 21, first day of summer.

Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., July 4, Independence Day. Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Sept. 2, Labor Day. Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Sept. 8, Grandparents Day. Thursdays-Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Patriot Day. pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Saturday, June 1 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Snooks Adams’ Kids Day, City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 941-705-0199.

11 a.m. — Acting Workshop: Around the World in 80 Days, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.

Tuesday, June 4 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Island happenings

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Island Library opens new ‘Universe’ for kids

Larry Felder will exhibit “Realism in Oils� in June at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, where he is the featured artist for the month.

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IGW exhibits ‘Realism’

island gallery West will exhibit “realism in oils,� work by featured artist Larry felder, in June. felder is “known for his striking oil paintings of boats and water reflections, as well as paintings of shorebirds such as pelicans and spoonbills,� according to a news release from the gallery. “i love moody scenes of harbors and birds early in the morning, when the wind is calm and the reflections are like undulating mirrors,� felder said in the release. “my goal is to make people melt when they see my reflections. I want people to get lost in my images and then enjoy them in their own space for years to come.� igW will host a reception with the artist 5:30-7:30 p.m. friday, June 14. island gallery West is at 5368 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the gallery at 941-7786648.

Senior Adventures hosts potluck, book sale

Senior adventures will hold a potluck lunch and book sale friday, may 31. the sale will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the annie Silver community center, 103 23rd St. n., Bradenton Beach. Lunch will be at noon.

Senior adventures is a group of older adults that meets most fridays for an adventure — an outing or a gathering at annie Silver community center. for more information or to rSVp, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

the island Library invites children to venture into “a universe of Stories� in June, when summer programs begin. the library, 5701 marina drive, Holmes Beach, will host youth programs at 10 a.m. thursdays sponsored by the friends of the island Library. tween and teen programs will take place at various times Saturdays. and the library will continue to host preschool storytime sessions at 10 a.m. tuesdays. the thursday programs will include “Wonders of nature Wildlife education� June 6, “Showtime for Kids: the great Space adventure� June 13; “mad Science: Super Space Show� June 20; “Windell campbell: Storyteller and puppeteer�

June 27. the Saturday teen and tween programs will include an acting workshop at 11 a.m. June 1 and crafting sessions at 1 p.m. June 15 and June 22.

Stories planned for preschoolers tuesdays will explore rockets June 4, aliens June 11, music June 18 and astronauts June 25. also, the library will host a “skateboard pro talk� at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, as well as the monthly origami session at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8. for more information about the summer children’s programs, call the library at 941-7786341.

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the anna maria island privateers invite kids to sail into summer with Snooks adams’ Kids day. the annual celebration marking the end of the school year and the start of summer for children will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. the activities will be at city pier park, 101 n. Bay Blvd., anna maria. privateers will serve a lunch that includes hot dogs, pizza and beverages. they also will lead children in a series of games and activities, including a scavenger hunt. a suggestion from one member of the krewe about the hunt: Kids should ask a privateer, “Who killed peg Leg Joe?� for more information, call terry “cookie� rapert at 941-705-0199.

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Opening in September: Island Players preview 71st season

the island players will open its 71st season on anna maria island with a Southern favorite — “Steel magnolias” by robert Harling. the play will run Sept. 19-25 at the players’ theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The box office will open Sept. 9. the season also includes: • “Relatively Speaking” by Alan Ayckbourn. The play will run Nov. 7-17, with the box office opening oct. 28.

• “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abair. The play will run Jan. 9-26, 2020, with the box office opening Dec. 30.

• “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig. The play will run March 5-22, 2020, with the box office opening feb. 24.

• “Death by Design” by Rob Urbinati. The play

will run April 30-May 10, with the box office opening april 20. directors for the season include mike Lusk for “Steel magnolias,” Heiko Knipfelberg for “relatively Speaking,” James thaggard for “ripcord,” Kelly Wynn Woodland for “Leading Ladies” and preston Boyd for “death by design.” auditions for “Steel magnolias” will be aug. 4 at the playhouse.

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auditions for “relatively Speaking” will be Sept.

auditions for “ripcord” will be nov. 10. auditions for “Leading Ladies” will be Jan. 12. and auditions for “death by design” will be march 8. for more information, go online to theislandplayers.org or call the box office at 941 778-5755 and leave a message.

Claudette Welch, right, Mark Woodland and Kelly Wynn Woodland hold their 20-year service awards May 18 at the Island Players awards banquet in Bradenton.

Welch is a volunteer. Mark Woodland is an actor and wife Kelly is a director.

Players gather for awards, dinner

Sylvia Marnie, president of the Island Players, stands with Igo award-winner Diane Phinney May 18, at the players annual awards dinner at the Bradenton Golf and Country Club in Bradenton. The award, named for Island Players founder Harold Igo, honors a volunteer for outstanding service to the theater. Islander Photos: Courtesy Island Players

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Sylvia Marnie, left, stands with Ruth Stevens May 18 at the Island Players banquet. Marnie announced the sound and light board room is being named the Ruth Stevens Sound and Light Room. Stevens has been involved with the theater for more than 40 years.

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Sunshine depos spark Bradenton Beach election questions

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bill Vincent lost a race in 2016 for a seat on the Bradenton Beach Commission to now-Mayor John Chappie.

“Residents, families and neighborhoods are underserved, and I plan to change that,” Vincent said at an Oct. 12, 2016, candidate forum.

Defeated, but good to his word, in July 2017 Vincent founded Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach.

The grass-roots group “was formed to give Bradenton Beach residents, owners and businesses common ground whereby everyone will have a Vincent voice.”

Vincent dissolved the group in November 2017. He and five other CNOBB members who also served on city boards were sued in August 2017 by ex-Mayor Jack Clarke for allegedly violating the Sunshine Law by Morrow discussing city business at CNOBB meetings and through phone calls, emails and text messages.

Clarke was joined in the lawsuit by the city, which also assumed the legal bills for the claim.

Defendants Reed Mapes, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill Vincent served on the planning and zoning board and defendants Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent were members of the Scenic Waves Partnership Committee. They resigned from their city boards upon commencement of the lawsuit.

As of May 24, the suit had cost taxpayers more than $200,000 and about the same for the defendants, according to Metz.

Robert Watrous, the city’s attorney for the suit, deposed former Mayor Bill Shearon and former Commissioner Janie Robertson, also a CNOBB member, May 24.

Shearon was mayor but Robertson no longer was a city commissioner when the suit was initiated.

Connie Morrow, a current member “Yes,” Morrow responded. of Waves and former CNOBB Watrous clarified the “operating committee” was member, also was deposed May 20. referred to by the group as the “steering committee.”

Morrow said White was at the last steering comRobertson’s funding concerns mittee meeting she attended, and she left early due to During Robertson’s deposition, her discomfort.

Watrous brought up an Aug. 30, 2016, “Because the conversation had moved over into Robertson email from Robertson to a Vincent the election and discussions on flyers and things like supporter in which she wrote, “Patty Shay and I are that, I said that I think I should go,” she said. going to collect anonymous cash donations and I have four people willing to put their names on large checks Parking garage discussion from this cash collection … smaller grass-roots donaWatrous asked Morrow if political issues were tions.” discussed at CNOBB meetings.

Watrous read the email aloud and asked Robertson “I recall a topic coming up on one occasion,” why she planned to keep the donations anonymous. she said. “The organization had agreed that it would “I don’t know, but we didn’t do that,” she said. sponsor certain initiatives to be put on the ballot for “Because it’s not legal.” a citizen vote. There was a discussion about parking “No, it’s not,” Watrous agreed, and asked, “Then garages and the statement was made that that needed why did you say you were going to do it?” to be dropped.”

Robertson said, “This was a plan that was not carDuring his campaign, Vincent said he was against ried through.” a parking garage in the historic district, saying it was inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan, and Education, politics he was concerned the city would amend the plan to During her deposition, Morrow said CNOBB allow a parking facility. appeared to be “very much in flux” at meetings, with “This parking garage would solely benefit the members conflicted about whether it was a political merchants on Bridge Street,” Vincent said while camaction committee or educational organization. paigning in October 2016.

However, according to Florida statutes, because Watrous said the issue did go before the P&Z in the group collected signatures from registered elec- 2017 as part of the approval process for an amended tors in support of ballot initiatives, it was required to plan for the historic district, which means it might have register as a PAC. been a reasonably foreseeable topic for Mapes, Metz, Watrous asked Morrow if anyone discussed plans Shay and Vincent as P&Z board members. to run for office at CNOBB meetings.

“I really consider that as after-the-fact,” Shearon “At the open meetings I attended there was never said during his deposition. “I know (a parking garage) discussion of anyone running for office,” Morrow was not acceptable to the city.” said.

Eleven depositions have been taken and about “OK, but you hesitated,” Watrous responded.

10 more are scheduled, including Metz, who will be “Because it came to be that Randy White became a deposed July 2, as well as a continuation of city attorparticipant at the CNOBB operating committee meet- ney Ricinda Perry’s March 20 deposition June 12. ings,” she said.

A pretrial hearing for the plaintiff’s motion for “And he’s on the city commission now?” Watrous summary judgment is set for June 20. asked.

A trial date is planned in mid-July.

WMFR pursues new district office, administrative building

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Putting behind ideas about renting space for the long term, members of the West Manatee Fire Rescue Commission voted to move forward on a new administrative building that could double as a west side emergency operations center.

After a presentation from landscape architect and planner Bob Gause of Gause and Associates of Palmetto, the commission decided May 21 in two unanimous votes to pursue building options and research two parcels: • A 1.88-acre vacant parcel at 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton, south of Manatee Avenue, next to the Bealls and adjacent to Hidden Lake, and • A 0.65-acre parcel with a building, formerly used as a dental office, which would need to be demolished, at 6607 Third Ave. W., near WMFR’s Station 1 at 407 67th St. W. The commission appointed Chief Tom Sousa and Commissioner Randy Cooper April 1 to select sites and negotiate a contract for a new building. Sousa selected Gause to perform due diligence for the selected sites.

The district is looking to construct a 5,000-squarefoot building with parking. The two possible sites were winnowed from four parcels presented in the Gause report.

Commissioner Larry Jennis said he liked the 1.88acre parcel.

Commissioner George Harris agreed, saying “the bigger the better” and that he liked the access to large parking lots in the adjacent outdoor mall.

Drawbacks to the Bradenton 63rd Street property include no direct access to sewer services and the need to change the R-1 zoning, according to the Gause report.

Commission Chair David Bishop favored continued research on both sites, noting the proximity of the 0.65-acre abandoned office site to Station 1.

Issues for the office site include removing the

existing structure, ponding and setbacks if considered

by Manatee County as a public use facility.

Two possible sites were taken off the table — at the King Tennis Court Annex, 808 75th St. NW, and Palma Sola Presbyterian Church property, 6510 Third Ave. W., according to Gause and Administrative Battalion Chief Ben Rigney.

WMFR staff and Gause initially viewed the King Middle School site a top choice because of its central location and suitability for staging and storing emergency vehicles. But after a workshop with Manatee County School District staff, the district determined selling the property was “not in its best interest,” Rigney said.

The church property was deemed unsuitable after factoring in building-setback limitations.

Harris said he was discouraged by the few choices and liked the King property because it would have allowed WMFR to build a hardened building that could accommodate EMS and rescue boats that need higher clearance.

Cooper said, “We live in an off-the- rack world,” adding the choice will never be “100% ideal.”

Robinson, who previously opposed the idea of a westside EOC and favored continuing to rent administrative offices, changed his position after Derrick Warner of Palma Sola Park spoke about his former work as an Illinois fire captain in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

An Illinois contingent of 575 firefighters, EMS and other personnel, along with 100 fire trucks, joined rescue workers from New York, Maryland and other states, and built a staging area on an 18-acre site for disaster relief.

“With the storm they had in New Orleans, they lost every fire station,” Warner said, adding only a few trucks and five fire chiefs from the city were part of the effort because the rest of the department personnel lost their homes.

“They sent us for a week and 45 days later they let

us go home,” he added.

Warner also warned that he’s heard a hurricane “is not a matter of if, but when” from a Federal Emergency Management Agency official taking the temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico in the area.

At the end of the meeting, Robinson pointed to Warner and apologized for previous remarks against the need for a hardened facility.

The commissioners’ motion to pursue the two sites included direction to staff to contact the owners of the properties near Bealls and Station 1, determine the specific costs and prepare an analysis for the commissioners.

WMFR will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at its temporary headquarters of the Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

WMFR displays a sign at the entry to its temporary headquarters to aid people looking for its offices at the Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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Nothing but blue sky

The view looking south toward Cortez and Coquina beaches from the rooftop at Linger Longer in the 300 block of Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach May 25 shows a clear sky, aqua water and plenty of beachgoers to enjoy the unofficial launch of summer — Memorial Day weekend. Islander Photo: Tjet Martin

Holmes Beach reps attend hurricane-readiness conference

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter in 2017, with Hurricane irma, anna maria island officials proved they could handle preparedness and cleanup for a low-level hurricane.

Yet still unknown is how the island would weather a category 5 storm, such as Hurricane michael, which destroyed mexico Beach in october 2018.

Five Holmes Beach staff members and officials, including police chief Bill tokajer and Sgt. mike pilato, city engineer Lynn Burnett, director of development services Barney Salmon and mayor Judy titsworth attended the governor’s Hurricane conference may 12-17 in West palm Beach.

HB Police Chief Bill Tokajer holds a disaster planning guide May 21 at city hall. The chief was one of five Holmes Beach representatives to attend the Governor’s Hurricane Conference in West Palm Beach May 12-17.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

they took classes relating to their roles if a major storm hit the city. tokajer said he attended a two-day seminar on evacuation and re-entry procedures to make sure the city is current with changes to the process.

“We’ve got a good grasp on it,” he said may 21.

“With irma, our evacuation and re-entry went very smoothly. We just want to make sure we are on top of the latest techniques.” tokajer said he also attended several training seminars based on lessons learned by responders who had experience in the aftermath of hurricanes. “i went to the conference this year because i wanted to learn from the people that were there for michael, including their challenges with communications, like radios and phones,” he said, adding that the city is looking at an update for its satellite phones, as well as a device that provides expanded cellphone service in emergencies.

Salmon, who also attended the “lessons learned” sessions, said the class on Hurricane michael interested him because the emergency operations director for mexico Beach discussed last-minute storm preparations and ongoing cleanup and restoration efforts. “it’s a small community like ours,” Salmon said.

“So we had a lot to learn from their experiences.”

Salmon spent four days attending a workshop titled, “continuity of operations,” which earned him 18 hours of federal emergency management agency continuing education credits.

He said the workshop explored how to secure the city and its records before a storm hits and ways to keep the city functioning if it is short-staffed following a hurricane.

Burnett attended a seminar on hazard mitigation funding and grant writing, as well as a course on emergency relief through the federal Highway administration as an alternative to fema. “overall it was an incredible experience,” Burnett said. “i gained a lot of knowledge that will aid us on a daily and yearly basis.” titsworth attended a three-day workshop titled “recovery from disaster, the community role,” a fema course in disaster planning. “it was such a great learning tool for bringing in stakeholders and everything we’d have to deal with after a major storm,” she said. the mayor said much of what she learned was about resiliency.

“We’ve just got to be prepared for what could happen, even if it’s as bad as mexico Beach,” titsworth said. at the conference, she learned that the city should have four contracted debris management companies, so that at least one will be available after the storm. additionally, she said the city must contract several companies to oversee debris management contractors and ensure removal is accomplished according to fema standards. “monitoring before, during and after the storm is everything as far as fema in concerned,” she said. titsworth said her big push when she was commissioner was hurricane preparedness and plans for recovery.

“Staff has their job for the blue skies, but then they also have their job for the gray skies,” she said. “now, as mayor, i’m making sure everyone is trained and prepared for the worst-case scenario.”

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Island entertainer releases album with fanfare

Mike Sales sings for a crowd gathered at the Waterline Marina & Beach Resort in Holmes Beach May 21 for his album launch party. Sales, who performs and emcees on the island, wrote as well as performed the songs on “Mike Sales Sings Volume One.” The event, sponsored

by The Islander, featured libations, light bites, “Sales Sings” beach balls and M&Mstyle candies imprinted with Sales’ portrait.

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Anna Maria mayor recognizes charter review members

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, right, presents plaques May 23 to charter review commission members Mark Short and John Chambers, recognizing their work. The pair missed an April meeting when three charter review members were recognized. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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WMFR commission approves rate hike

By Kathy prucnell islander reporter residential property owners in the West manatee fire rescue district should feel less of a pinch than their commercial counterparts when tax bills arrive in november. district commissioners approved rate increases for 2019-20 — 1.65% for residential and 5% for commercial properties — by a 4-1 vote at their may 21 meeting.

Before the vote, administrative Battalion chief Ben rigney reported on staff research that compared a zero rate increase for district assessments with increases of 1.5%, 2%, the resiRigney dential 1.65% and commercial 5% and 2.5%.

He concluded a 2% increase and mixed residential/commercial hike would bring in about the same revenue and recommended the mixture. the district’s current revenue is $7.4 million, which includes $7.14 million from assessments and $332,567 from grants, rental income from emS, interest income and plan review fees. under the district-approved hike, Wmfr research shows residential property owners will pay $303 for 2,000 square feet compared with the current $298 assessment. commercial assessments will be $32.32 higher for the same square footage, rising to $678.69 under the 5% rate from the current $646.37 assessment.

Based on 2018 data, there are 18,839 residential and 578 commercial properties assessed in the district, including homes and businesses in unincorporated manatee county, parts of Bradenton, cortez and on anna maria island. exempt from the assessment are unusable vacant tracts, churches, parsonages, recreational areas, public institutions, military installations,

District commissioners approved rate increases for 2019-20 — 1.65% for residential and 5% for commercial properties. railroads, rivers, lakes, submerged lands and certain properties for people with special needs. after a public hearing, which was opened for comment but received none, commissioner al robinson continued his past opposition to raising taxes, saying, “$180,000 is insignificant in a $7.3 million budget.” in april, robinson favored no rate hike. “it’s nice to give residents a little bit of a break,” said commissioner george Harris, referring to the lower residential rate and past studies showing Wmfr’s commercial rate was lagging compared to other districts. commissioner Larry Jennis agreed and motioned to approve a resolution on the rate hikes of 1.65% and 5%. Harris seconded the motion. robinson voted no. according to the resolution, the district is limited to a 5.8% increase Jennis in the average annual growth rate in Florida personal income over the previous five years based on u.S. Bureau of economic analysis data.

State law requires the district to adopt rates before June 1 each year. the district has a resident population of 34,705, which fluctuates to include 13,000 nonresidents during tourist season.

WMFR employs 42 career officers, including 35 firefighters — three inspectors, six paramedics and four administrative personnel, including the fire chief — and about 20 reserve members for an 18-squaremile area.

WMFR promotes firefighters

WMFR firefighter Chad Brunner is promoted to lieutenant May 21 by Chief Tom Sousa and Battalion Chief Rich Jasinski and pinned by wife Hannah.

Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell WMFR’s Andrew Lauricella holds daughter Alana as wife Jamie attaches his badge May 21 signifying his promotion to lieutenant.

WMFR’s Jay Johnson thanks wife Jody, who pinned a lieutenant badge to his uniform after his May 21 promotion.

HBPD measures success of license plate readers By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter Updated technology is leading to more efficient law enforcement in Holmes Beach. “it’s going great,” Holmes Beach police chief Bill tokajer said may 21 about the system installed to photograph license plates as vehicles pass through Holmes Beach. “We have utilized it to solve crimes already.” the license plate reader alerts Tokajer the police officer on patrol when it identifies license plates of vehicles that could be stolen or driven by someone with a suspended license.

Tokajer said the system has led to 37 traffic stops that produced arrests or citations since it went live april 18.

He said someone reported stolen property and, because the victim gave a description of a car allegedly connected to the crime, the police department utilized the Lpr system to locate the vehicle. “that’s still an ongoing investigation, but we have been able to connect a vehicle, which gives us a suspect we can interview,” tokajer said. there are two cameras installed on manatee avenue west of the anna maria island Bridge, two on gulf drive at 27th Street north and one camera on east Bay drive near manatee avenue. the service, provided by Vigilant Solutions of Livermore, California, verifies the information through the florida department of Law enforcement and the federal Bureau of investigation databases.

If, upon verification, the information provided

by Vigilant matches information in the databases, the police attempt to locate the vehicle and investigate the driver.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the law enforcement provider for anna maria, as well as the Longboat Key police department, also use the Vigilant Lpr system. “the mcSo already uses the same technology, so they can tap into our system just like that,” Tokajer said with a snap of his fingers. He said the mcSo does not have cameras in anna maria.

Bradenton Beach, on gulf drive between Holmes Beach and Longboat Key, declined to opt in with Holmes Beach on the Lpr technology.

Bradenton Beach police chief Sam Speciale said the city has used information from Longboat Key’s system to solve crimes and, if the need arose, he would request information from HBpd. “With the cities on both sides of us already using the technology, we are pretty covered,” Speciale said. He added that he does not have enough staff to employ the system as a “pro-active tool.” “i think it would be kind of a waste of my resources because i cannot be chasing after every suspended license,” he said.

When asked by the islander about keeping up with Lpr alerts, tokajer said he would not need to hire another officer. He said an advantage of the system in Holmes Beach is that it allows more patrol time for his officers. “in the past, when time permitted, we would have an officer monitoring the entrance to the island,” he said. “now, this monitors that for us, which frees up the officers and gives them more time to spend keeping our neighborhoods and beaches safe.”

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Island watch

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in the event of an emergency, call 911. to report information on island crime, call the mcSo anna maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-778-6311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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The 12th Circuit state attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office dropped a charge against a felon accused of possessing a shortbarreled shotgun due to lack of evidence.

Short-barreled shotguns are illegal, as is possession of any firearm by a felon. the prosecution filed a formal charge against Joshua Kokko of Bradenton in September 2018 but decided not to prosecute in december 2018.

Holmes Beach police arrested Kokko, a felon convicted of crimes in multiple states, after he drove to the manatee public Beach parking lot with three other people in July 2018. police observed the foursome drinking beer in and around a Volkswagen Beetle, searched the vehicle and found the loaded short-barreled shotgun wrapped in a shirt under the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, according to a police report.

Kokko acknowledged the shirt belonged to him, but said he had no knowledge of a gun in the vehicle, according to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memo. during the state investigation, witnesses told prosecutors they did not see Kokko with the firearm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The firearm was not photographed in the position it was found with the shirt,â&#x20AC;? disadvantaging the state in proving the charge, the memo stated. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kathy Prucnell

Anna Maria may 17, 100 Spring ave., Sandbar restaurant, lost property. a woman reported losing a key fob valued at $400.

Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach may 18, 1600 block of gulf drive South, driving on a suspended license. A Bradenton Beach police officer observed a car traveling northbound on gulf drive enter the center turn lane and pass about 20 cars that slowed for traffic. When stopped, the driver said his license was suspended for a dui. the driver had three suspensions, was taken into custody and transported to manatee county jail.

Bradenton Beach is policed by BBPD. Cortez may 17 10300 block of cortez road West, grand theft. a man reported the theft of a bicycle valued at $1,000.

Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach may 16, 5100 block of gulf drive, expired tag.

While on patrol, a Holmes Beach police officer received a license plate recognition hit for an expired tag. the driver said she was trying to get her mother to register the tag, which had been expired for more than a year. the vehicle was towed and the driver was

cited for driving on an expired tag. may 17, 3200 block of gulf drive, driving on suspended license. An officer stopped a vehicle and found the motorist was driving on a suspended license. She was arrested and transported to the manatee county jail. While inventorying the vehicle contents for towing, about 50 plastic bags with a white powdery residue were found, along with 1 gram of heroin. may 19, 7310 gulf drive, La casa costiera condominiums, trespass. a deputy was dispatched to a call about unauthorized people on the property. three juveniles were swimming and using the hot tub. they were given trespass warnings and picked up by their parents.

Holmes Beach is policed by HBPB. Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBpd, HBpd and mcSo.

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Monday, June 3 5:30 p.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church Vacation Bible School begins — and continues through June 7, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Sunday, June 9 6 p.m. — All Island Denominations Pentecostal Service, Episthe episcopal church of the annunciation will copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. host a fundraiser — an italian meal and a musical show Information: 941-778-1638.

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— at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. “please join us for a delicious italian meal and the amazing talents of several aspiring vocal artists,” stated a news release from the church. the performers are vocal students at florida colleges who have sung with the Sarasota opera. the cost for the dinner and show is $20. proceeds will be shared between the church and the performers. the church is at 4408 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information or reservations, call the church at 941-778-1638.

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Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sunday worship 9 a.m.; men’s Wednesday breakfast 8 a.m.; Thursday worship 9:30 a.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Saturday service 5 p.m.; Sunday service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer partners 11:30 a.m.; women’s Thursday Bible study 10 a.m.

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

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

Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; adult Sunday school 8:45 a.m.; Sunday adult book study 9 a.m.; Just Older Youth/JOY Brown Bag Lunch Series second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

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

Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Sunday service 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.; men’s Monday Bible study 9 a.m.; women’s Wednesday Bible Please, send listings and changes to listings to calendar@ study 10 a.m. islander.org.

Cortez Church of Christ, 12111 45th Ave. W., Cortez. Sunday Calendar keepers: Do you have schedule changes in the offBible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible season? Please email calendar@islander.org.

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ready to roar? roser memorial community church will present “roar,” a safari-themed vacation Bible school, June 3-7.

Classes for children from age 4 to fifth-grade will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. monday-friday in the fellowship hall. transportation will be provided from the center of anna maria island in anna maria and the School for constructive play in Holmes Beach. for more information or to register, go to www. roserchurch.com/vbs or call the church office at 941778-0414.

Annunciation to host All Island service

all island denominations will present a pentecostal service at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the episcopal church of the annunciation.

AID is a nonprofit organization that includes all the island churches.

Children play outside Roser Memorial Community Church during a vacation Bible school class in 2018. an announcement for the service extended “an Islander Courtesy Photo invitation to all” to gather at the church, 4409 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. the right rev. J. michael garrison, assisting Gathering bishop of the episcopal diocese of Southwest florida, Send announcements and listings for gathering At your service will officiate, and representatives from island churches to news@islander.org, as well as calendar@islander. obituaries are offered as a community service will participate. org. in the islander newspaper to residents and family of refreshments will be served after the service. the deadline is the Wednesday prior to the pubresidents, both past and present, as well as to those for more information, call the church at 941-778lication date. please include a contact number. people with ties to the island. Submit to news@ 1638. islander.org. islander obituaries are free, including a photo Loving Christ • Sharing His Grace • Serving All and posting on the website.

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Anna Maria hosts memorable Memorial Day Salute Former Navy Capt. Carl Voyles attends the Memorial Day Salute May 27 in uniform.

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NCO Sgt. Sport, left, receives special recognition May 27 from Mayor Dan Murphy after leading the color guard in a ceremony to lay a wreath at the Memorial Day event.

U.S. Marines from the Fourth Amphibious Battalion stationed in Tampa present the colors. Islander Photos: Cory Cole

State Sen. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and wife Julie take part in a wreath ceremony at the Memorial Day Salute, where Mayor Dan Murphy thanked Galvano for his help in the community.

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BIEO considers sea level rise, future transportation needs

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter they are separate municipalities, but they face similar issues.

“Water doesn’t know a boundary line,” Lynn Burnett, city engineer for Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach, said may 21 during a coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting in Holmes Beach. city representatives touched on several topics at the meeting, including sea level rise and a long-range transportation plan.

Five city officials participated, including Anna maria mayor dan murphy, Bradenton Beach mayor John chappie, Holmes Beach mayor Judy titsworth, Longboat Key mayor george Spoll, Holmes Beach commissioner carol Soustek and tom Harmer, Longboat Key town manager. the meeting began with a presentation by Burnett on the tampa Bay regional resiliency coalition.

Burnett read some of the goals of the tBrrc, which stated the coalition “was formed to coordinate climate adaptation and mitigation activities across county lines” and to provide technical assistance and support to state and local agencies dealing with problems from climate change and sea level rise.

She said sea level tracking technology has improved, and data show the level is rising faster than initial projections.

“We need to do something sooner, rather than later,” she said. “there comes a tipping point, where if we wait we’ve waited too long.”

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll and Longboat Key town manager Tom Harmer consider transportation issues May 21 during a BIEO meeting at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Burnett said working together as a region deemed one of the most vulnerable to sea level rise in the united States strengthens requests for federal grants. “if we can pull together on a regional effort, then we have a much stronger voice,” she said.

Holmes Beach unanimously approved and signed the coalition memorandum of understanding may 14. manatee county also is a partner. chappie said Bradenton Beach has requested more information before agreeing to the joint effort. anna maria also has not yet joined the coalition.

Lizard takes holiday in Holmes Beach

Kelsey Moore of Anna Maria Beach Resort, 6306 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, shared May 23 the image of an iguana “hanging around for about a week now.”

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Burnett also spoke about a long-range transportation plan for the region, saying the topic ties in with the discussions on climate change and sea level rise. “as we’re looking at our future transportation needs, keep in mind the resiliency piece of it as well,” she said.

Burnett said when considering alternative transportation, such as water taxis, people must think of supporting infrastructure. murphy said the coalition should address water taxis as public transportation.

He said for a water taxi to be successful, it must be affordable, adding that affordable transportation for service workers would help alleviate traffic congestion.

Spoll said connectivity, including parking, also is an issue. murphy suggested the coalition further discuss water taxis at the next Bieo meeting, and suggested an expert should speak on the matter.

Harmer said Longboat Key has a joint meeting June 13 with the city of Sarasota to discuss Sarasota’s plans for water taxis based on an ongoing feasibility study. He said he would report on the matter at the next Bieo meeting, set for 2 p.m. tuesday, June 18, in the chambers at Longboat Key town Hall, 501 Bay isles road. “it’s a part of the overall picture and i think it’s a big part,” Soustek said of water taxis. “there’s a lot of research that’s been done, all we have to do is get everybody at the table.”

Roadwatch Brown algae recedes, waters clear

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter Local waters were a sparkling blue turquoise may 23 as beachgoers frolicked in the gulf of mexico. at robinson preserve, kayakers made their way though mangroves and, on palma Sola Bay, buzzing personal watercraft interrupted the afternoon naps.

Waters continued to clear around anna maria island after a short-lived batch of “gumbo” brown algae invaded the bayfront in april and may. the lumps of filamentous cyanobacteria the Florida Department of Environmental Protection identified as Lyngbya wollei still appeared in spots but, for the most part, had dissipated or dropped to the bay bottom. also, the rotten egg odor that had hung over Kingfish Boat Ramp and other areas was gone. testing may 20 by the dep found the algae in small quantities at palma Sola Bay and in Holmes Beach, but no toxins were found and, the online dep sampling map said, “no blooms observed.”

Samples taken may 9 on the north end of anna maria showed similar results. no further testing has occurred in anna maria. the dep website pointed out the thick matted algae is not the same as the blue-green cyanabacteria that fouled Lake okeechobee and south florida rivers last summers. though no toxins were associated with the

“gumbo,” officials continue to recommend people stay out of water containing brown algae. the dep cited possible rash or skin irritations on contacting the bloom. to follow locations of florida HaBs — harmful algal blooms — go online to floridadep.gov and click on algae information. people also may report blooms at the website or by calling the dep hotline, 855-3053903. so far, so good on red tide, too gulf and bay waters around anna maria island remained clear of red tide — and throughout the Southwest florida coastline at press time. the florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission monitors red tide levels weekly. Samples pulled may 20 from the waters near the rod & reel pier in anna maria and inland from palma Sola Bay in northwest Bradenton showed no red tide. a sample from Longboat pass taken may 21 also showed no red tide. the fWc posts the most current eight days of sampling from across florida at myfwc.com. red tide is the common name for a bloom of Karenia brevis, an aquatic microorganism. in large concentrations, red tide can sicken or kill sea life and marine mammals, and cause respiratory issues for humans and animals.

Eyes on the road

the florida department of transportation and manatee county posted the following notices for the week of may 27: Manatee Avenue/sr 64 over Palma sola and Perico Bay bridges: crews are working on the bridges. expect nighttime intermittent lane closures 8-11 p.m. thursday, may 30.

Coquina Beach: manatee county is paving the south end of the coquina Beach parking lot in Bradenton Beach. the south lot will be closed during the work.

Bradenton Beach: milling and paving continues, with work planned on 10th Street north east of gulf drive; 26th Street north from gulf drive to avenue c; and avenue c from 26th Street to gulf drive.

Holmes Beach: paving continues, with work planned on 39th Street from gulf drive to fourth avenue; fourth avenue from 39th to 35th streets; 35th Street from fourth avenue to Sixth avenue; and avenue e from gulf drive to 28th Street.

Longboat Pass Bridge: Save the date for the start of major repairs to the Longboat pass Bridge on gulf drive between Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key. overnight work will begin June 10 and continue through the fall. for the latest road watch information, go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.

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MPO board: 44th Avenue extension would ease evacuation

By Lisa Neff Islander editor For those evacuating Anna Maria Island in advance of a storm, only one route off the island — State Road 64/Manatee Avenue — takes travelers directly to the interstate highway.

But transportation planners hope to improve other evacuation corridors in the region, including the eastward extension of 44th Avenue, which connects with State Road 684/Cortez Road, the other main route off the island in an emergency.

During a meeting May 20 in Sarasota, the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization board voted 13-0 for MPO executive director David Hutchinson to send a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis detailing the importance of funding the 44th Avenue extension.

The Florida Legislature sent DeSantis a budget that includes a line item providing $10 million for crossings at the Braden River and I-75 after Hutchinson told the board the governor “is seeking justification for why that project should not be vetoed.”

Manatee County has funded the ongoing project mostly with impact fees from new construction, leading the governor’s office to question the appropriation of state funding. Also, the Florida Department of Transportation did not request or budget the money.

Establishing 44th Avenue-Cortez Road as a major

thoroughfare from the island to Lakewood Ranch would help with evacuating Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, a member of the MPO board.

“It is a very important connector and is vital for evacuations,” said Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, who represents the three island governments on the MPO board.

Also, the extension would relieve congestion on State Road 64 and State Road 70, which Bradenton Councilman Patrick Roff described as “overloaded,”

A Manatee CountyTampa Bay Regional Planning Council map shows evacuation routes, as well as evacuation levels. The evacuation routes off Anna Maria Island are State Road 64/Manatee Avenue and State Road 684/Cortez Road, which does not directly connect with Interstate 75. The evacuation route on the island is State Road 789/Gulf Drive.

at maximum capacity.

The extension, he said, is “good for the county. …

Good for the state.”

Board members also discussed planned improvements on River Road in Sarasota County, an evacuation route between I-75 and Englewood, and making Lorraine Road a major north-south thoroughfare east of the interstate.

The next MPO meeting will be at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 23, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

MPO board promotes roundabouts for storm readiness

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor When Hurricane Irma knocked out power to much of the region in September 2017, many traffic signals went out with the lights at home.

And because many traffic signals went out, public works crews went out to install hundreds of temporary stop signs and law enforcement officers went out to direct motorists at busy intersections.

But traffic kept flowing in roundabouts observed officials on the board of Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, a bi-county entity tasked with prioritizing state and federal transportation projects. They made the point during their meeting May 20 in Sarasota.

The board’s agenda provided for reports from MPO staff and the Florida Department of Transportation, as well as reviews of regional transportation priorities. The agenda contained no reference to the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, but it was on the minds of board members, who repeatedly returned to the topics of evacuation and post-storm operations.

“We do have a lot of inclement weather in the

state of Florida,” said MPO board member Shirley Groover Bryant, the mayor of Palmetto. “We have a lot of hurricanes and so forth. Those lights don’t go out on those roundabouts. That’s a really big plus for roundabouts.”

MPO short- and long-term plans call for multiple roundabouts in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including at key Holmes Beach intersections, but only two roundabouts exists on Anna Maria Island — at Bridge Street and Gulf Drive and Bridge Street and Bay Boulevard in Bradenton Beach.

“As mayor of the first city to have a roundabout on a state highway in the wonderful state of Florida, they do work, ” Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said at the meeting. Chappie is seated on the MPO board because he chairs the Island Transportation Planning Organization, consisting of the three island mayors.

Chappie characterized Bradenton Beach as a “trendsetter” for installing the roundabout.

MPO chair Alan Maio, a Sarasota County commissioner, gave Chappie’s city credit while proclaiming

himself a fan of roundabouts.

“I can’t say enough about roundabouts,” Maio said.

Maio defended plans to build more roundabouts in the region against criticism that they slow the pace of traffic and increase the number of accidents.

Roundabouts remove the threat of “broadside, T-bone impacts that kill people. And if people should suggest that there are more little fender-benders, I will take fender-benders, even multiple fender-benders, even many fender-benders, rather than any deaths at these intersections.”

He also concluded the meeting with this point: “After the last big storm, Sarasota County had to send out its employees to I think 160 signalized intersections. Within a couple of hours time, they had to drill in and secure four-way stops at every one of those intersections and then, when the lights came back on, they had to go back out there and pull out 500 or 600 stop signs.

“That just doesn’t happen with roundabouts.”

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Author seeks to lead people through life in self-help book

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter What was that about? it’s a question people ask at one time or another, when dealing with a spouse, a loved one, a child, a friend or even the stranger behind a counter. islander Len tabicman started helping people through life 42 years ago and recently published his second book, “What Was that about?” as a psychotherapist — one who helps people through depression, anxiety, mental disorders, coping and other issues — tabicman drew on real sessions with real-life folks for the book. So much so, that some locals have found themselves on the pages. “one guy called right after the book came out and said, ‘You put me in chapter 4, didn’t you?’” tabicman said, chuckling.

At least 10 local people will find themselves in the book if they read it, tabicman admitted, but quickly added that no names of people were used, only locations, such as the Beach Bistro. tabicman was born and raised in the Bronx in new York city and came to anna maria island about 30 years ago. He worked in mental health in new York and florida before retiring in 2017. tabicman also taught at fairleigh dickinson uni-

versity in teaneck, new Jersey, and at the Lifelong Learning academy at the university of South florida in tampa.

His broad sense of humor helped him select stories for the book — stories he hopes offer insight and help people with issues.

He used patient stories — names, dates and locations were altered — as well as encounters from an array of travel experiences. Some bring laughter, others deep contemplation. tabicman shared everyday sayings and added more to the mix in the book: “Life is not a fairy tale. if you lose a slipper at midnight, you’re drunk.”

He also reminded readers that hearses do not have luggage racks and finished the book with a blank Chapter 25, “the Beginning.” tabicman and wife Susan, the anna maria eleLen Tabicman mentary School guidance counselor, have traveled to shows his book, more than 51 countries and “met a lot of interesting “What Was That folks” along the way, he said.

About?” Islander “Some of them, they had to go in the book,” he Photo: Bonner Joy said.

Tabicman described his first book, written about 10 amazon.com or go to lentabicman.com for more inforyears ago, as a “carl Haissen-like novel set in florida mation. the book is self-published by LightHouse global about a therapist.”

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AME kids prepare for 2018-19 finale Studio shows AME student artwork

Anna Maria Elementary fourth-grader Heidi Querrand points to her painting of an owl May 16 at the Studio at Gulf and Pine during the “Sharing our Stories” artist reception showcasing wildlife paintings by third- to fifth-grade students. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

Students break from studies to celebrate summer

AME second-graders Oliver Morrison-Tirpak, left, Colin Bankert, Bam Gartman and Alaina Canup celebrate the fast-approaching end of the school year May 21 with party snacks and drinks in their classroom.

Artist Cory Wright paints a turtle during the “Sharing our Shores” artist reception May 16 at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

By Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org

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Anna Maria Elementary kindergarten to second-grade students play the boardgame Life May 21 with teacher Tamara Mitchell. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

• Wednesday, May 29, 1:45 p.m., early release.

• Wednesday, May 29, 9 a.m., fifth-grade awards and graduation.

• Thursday, May 30, 1:45 p.m., early release, last day of 2018-19 school year for students.

• Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019-20 back-to-school night.

• Monday, Aug. 12, first day of 2019-20 school year. anna maria elementary is at 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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AME noses turn up red

By Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org

AME second-grade students in Margaret Payne’s class cheer May 24 for Red Nose Day in their classroom. Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the nonprofit organization Comic Relief Inc. in partnership with Walgreens. The island Walgreens took donations for red noses for AME from customers at the store check out in advance of the event. Islander Photo: Courtesy AME

“It’s hard to get a picture of kindergarten students with their red noses, because just about when they all have them on, one nose falls off and rolls across the room,” says Anna Maria Elementary kindergarten teacher Kelly Crawford.

Crawford’s students celebrated Red Nose Day, a campaign to end child poverty by keeping children safe, healthy and educated. Islander Photo: Courtesy Kelly Crawford

AME kinder kids rumble in the jungle AME kindergartners Beau Canup, left, Grayson Enander and Dylan Sato perform a musical presentation on bongo drums May 21 for their parts in the play “Jungle Party Tonight,” at the evening performance for families and friends in the AME auditorium.

AME kindergartners Vivien Tupin, left, Dylan Sato and Grayson Enander prepare to sing May 21 in their class play.

AME kindergartner Mazzy Cacic takes her turn at the microphone May 21 in her performance for the kindergarten play, “Jungle Party Tonight,” on the stage of the school auditorium. Islander Photos: Courtesy Danielle Canup

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Turtle watch to tag, release sea turtle in Bradenton Beach By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter it’s tag time for turtle watch. anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring is partnering with the Sea turtle conservancy to tag a nesting loggerhead sea turtle June 21 at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. the tagged female turtle will be a participant in the Sea turtle conservancy’s 12th annual tour de turtles. as part of the tour, sea turtles are tagged on beaches in costa rica, cuba and florida. the turtles then compete in a race — officially starting in August. the tour tracks individual sea turtles for about three months from the date they leave their nesting beaches. the winner is the competitor that swims the farthest during the “migration marathon,” according to the Sea turtle conservancy. this will be the fourth entry for amitW since 2015. the conservancy will track the turtle’s migration for three months using satellite telemetry. the organization will then analyze the data and share information with other entities. each satellite tag costs $5,000 and remains operational until it falls off the sea turtles’ carapace or becomes inoperable. amitW volunteers will assist Sea turtle conservancy representatives in tagging a sea turtle on an island beach after it nests, then release the animal to the gulf of mexico at dawn, amitW executive director Suzi fox said. fox said the sea turtle would be held in an enclosure before it is released.

“We will ensure the turtle is kept comfortable and can safely resume her journey after the tag is placed,” she said.

Steve rose, owner of Bortell’s Lounge, 10002 gulf drive, anna maria, again will sponsor the tag, according to fox, although the bar remains closed.

Last year, rose sponsored and named the tagged turtle Bortie. She traveled 359 miles between anna maria island and everglades national park in her migration to place 10th out of 14 contestants when the race ended nov. 1.

With a tracking device mounted on its shell, a loggerhead, named Bortie by its sponsor and entered by AMITW in the Tour de Turtles, makes its way in June 2018 to the Gulf of Mexico at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

the tracking device showed that Bortie went ashore three more times, possibly depositing more nests on beaches south of anna maria island.

Bortie didn’t win the race, but won the people’s choice component on the Sea turtle conservancy facebook page. in 2017, amitW won the tour with a loggerhead named eliza ann, which traveled 1,693 miles from its release through the end of the race, nov. 1, 2017. eliza ann was sponsored by the Waterline marina resort & Beach club, 5325 marina drive, and its companion mainsail Beach inn, 101 66th St., both in Holmes Beach. this year, Waterline has a partnered

Skimmers safeguarded

As of May 26, AMITW had identified 63 nests and 101 false crawls on the island.

Skip Coyne, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteer, stakes off a protected area for black skimmers May 23 on the beachfront in the 900 block of Gulf Drive North.

Mating season has started for the scoop of about 70 birds and nesting should begin in June, according to AMITW executive director Suzi Fox. Islander Photo: AMITW

with amitW to provide accommodations during the release for Stc representatives.

“We are very fortunate to have the community support to do something like this,” fox said. “We all are so excited. not just for the island, but for how this will contribute to sea turtle research.” for more information about the tour de turtles visit conserveturtles.org. for more information on anna maria island’s sea turtle habitat, contact fox at suzifox@gmail.com or 941-778-5638.

Cocktails amount to sea turtle cash

Mike Kokolis, co-owner of the Gulf Drive Cafe in Bradenton Beach, presents Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch executive director, with $1,000 May 23 to help with resources to protect sea turtles on the island. For every “sea turtle savior” cocktail the restaurant sold, a dollar was donated to AMITW. The cafe started the drive in May 2018 and plans to continue the fundraiser annually. Islander Photo: AMITW

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By Lisa Neff

Falling in the wind

the threat of Hurricane irma in September 2017 sent islanders away from home — some of us farther than others. i stayed within 5 miles of anna maria island and joined the caravan of returning residents the afternoon after the storm’s passage. i noticed fallen trees everywhere. then the leaning trees. and the broken trees.

Branches and leaves covered the ground outside my apartment in Neff anna maria. the storm uprooted a tree in the backyard. another in the front yard leaned toward the duplex. a third lost the top fourth of its trunk. the owner removed all of those trees and more. and the removal continues.

We’re going into the 2019 hurricane season, and i still see contractors hauling away stumps and branches from trees that failed to rebound after irma. a study released earlier this spring suggests that more frequent big storms whipped up by a warming climate could permanently alter the landscape,

A drone photograph shows damage on Holmes Boulevard in Holmes Beach that resulted from Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Islander File Photo: Dara Caudill add carbon to the atmosphere and harm biodiversity, according to the authors. the research is in the journal nature communications. the study focused on the damage Hurricane maria inflicted on trees in Puerto Rico in October 2017. maria destroyed far more trees than any previously studied storm, and the bigger, older trees thought to be resistant suffered the most. the storm struck the island as a category 4, with winds up to 155 mph and up to 3 feet of rain fell in places. for the new study, maria uriarte of columbia uni-

‘Turtle Talks’ underway

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director Suzi Fox presents information May 21 about sea turtle nesting season during “Turtle Talks” at Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The free presentation, which is open to the public, lasts about 30 minutes and includes videos, photo displays and a question-and-answer session.

Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

versity’s earth institute and two colleagues focused on 40 acres in the el Yunque national forest, where they could compare damage from maria with damage caused by Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and Hurricane georges in 1998. maria killed twice as many trees as prior storms and broke more than three times as many trunks. the tree census found the storm destroyed or severely damaged as many as 40 million trees. and the loss of many tree species can have cascading effects on forest wildlife and plants, say the researchers. tropical cyclones derive energy from ocean heat. atlantic temperatures are ascending and models predict that by 2100, maximum sustained hurricane winds could increase by 15%.

Warmer air also carries more moisture. So rainfall could increase 20% near storm centers. these changes in hurricane winds and rainfall could have profound consequences for the long-term resilience of forests in the north atlantic basin, concludes the study.

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Youth soccer champs crowned, league awards announced

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter Another youth soccer season has come to a close at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Champions were crowned May 20 in the 8-10 and 11-15 divisions and individual awards were doled out to some deserving players.

The 8-10 division championship game May 20 was preceded by the third-place consolation game between ACE Hardware and Ugly Grouper.

Cassidy The two teams battled to a 1-1 tie, sending the game to a penalty-kick shootout.

Ugly Grouper prevailed as Savanna Coba and Alexander Teich came through under pressure to make their penalty kicks for Ugly Grouper.

Jack McCarthy was the lone ACE player to convert a penalty kick for a 2-1 Ugly Grouper victory.

The championship game looked like it could go to penalty kicks as well, but two goals by Dennis Gallagher helped Beach House Real Estate overcome a 1-0 deficit. Led by Jack Whiteside, Kate Stembridge and Brady Thompson, the Beach House defense stayed strong in front of goalie Magness Rollins, who made six saves for a 2-1 victory over Freckled Fin. Other members of the 8-10 champs are Julia Baugher, Eve Otto, Cyrus Ryan and Cala Ryan.

Duncan Cloutier scored the lone goal for Freckled Fin, which also received 11 saves from Cale Rudacille in the loss.

Individual award-winners also were named for the 8-10 division in the center soccer league. Beach House Real Estate’s Dennis Gallagher received the league’s most valuable male player award with Freckled Fin’s Taylor June King on top among female players. Fin goalie Cale Rudacille was top goalie and his centerback player, William Pakbaz, was named defensive MVP. Finally, ACE Hardware’s Jack McCarthy was awarded for his sportsmanship.

The 11-15 championship game also was a nailbiter as the teams battled to a 0-0 draw, but CABB Cleaning prevailed 4-2 in the penalty shootout behind goals from JM Feeney, Connor Samblis, Sam Liester and Travis Bates, who notched the game-winner. Other members of CABB Cleaning are Fox Dalton, Emerson Gitt and Evan Talucci, who helped keep CABB in the game with 13 saves.

Kieran Cloutier and Aiden Templeton made penalty kicks for Lancaster Design.

JM Feeny of CABB Cleaning captured the 11-15 MVP, while Lancaster Design’s Aiden Templeton won as defensive MVP. Lazy Turtle’s Angelina Albrecht is female MVP and Kieran Cloutier of Lancaster Design was named tops in sportsmanship. The goalie of the year went to Lancaster Design’s Mikey Coleman.

Congratulations to all of the players, coaches and fans.

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The final match of the night was another highscoring affair. Flynn Law defeated Moss Builders 9-5 behind four goals from Kevin Roman and three goals from Tyler Robinson. Lexi Sato chipped in with a goal and two assists and Olaf Krause also scored. Mark Rudacille closed out the victory with 11 saves.

Diego Felipe and Damir Glavan scored two goals each to lead Moss in the loss, along with a goal from Amy Ivin and assists from Dimitir Maramenides and Nate Talucci.

Key Royale news Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach got started May 20 with the men playing a modified-Stableford system match over nine holes. John Kolojeski paced the group with a plus-3 to edge Scott Hill and Terry Tarras by a point.

The women were out May 21 for a nine-hole, individual-low-net match in two flights.

Sharon Tarras fired a 3-under-par 29 to take first place in Flight A over Margrit Layh, Jana Samuels and Jean Holmes, who all carded even-par 32s to tie for second place.

Roxanne Koche torched the course to the tune of a 6-under-par 26 to win Flight B by three strokes. Janet Freckled Fin’s Duncan Cloutier carries the ball up Razze, Sue Wheeler and Ellen Boin all shot respectable field May 20 as Beach House Realty’s Julia Baugher scores of 3-under-par 29, but it wasn’t enough on this gives chase during the 8-10 division championship day. soccer match May 20 at the Center of Anna Maria The team of Ron Buck, Marty Hicks, Art McMillan Island. and Tom Nelson combined on a 7-under-par 25, one stroke off the club’s record low score during the May

by Ross Built and Flynn Law — tied for third with 3-2 24 men’s scramble. The team of Jim Auch, Herb records.

Clauhs, Scott Mitchell and Ken Nagegas tied the team Blalock Walters and Sato Real Estate are tied for of Jack Lowry, Sam Major and Jeff Rodencal with a fifth place with matching 2-2-1 records, while Duncan score of 4-under-par 28.

Real Estate holds down the seventh spot with a 2-2 record. Solid Rock Construction at 2-3 is in eighth Horseshoe news place followed by 1-4 Beach House Real Estate and Four teams emerged from pool play with 2-1 0-5 Moss Builders. records and battled for the day’s supremacy during Action May 23 kicked off with Solid Rock edging May 22 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall Sato 5-4 behind two goals each from Yuri Pereira and horseshoe pits.

Eric Pullen. Ryan Hogan added a goal and Zachary The first semifinal saw Jerry Disbrow and Sam Long made 10 saves in the victory.

Samuels shut down Neil Hennessey and Jay Disbrow Zachary Lieb scored four goals and Murap Akay by a 21-6 score. Gary Howcroft walked his way into had three assists to lead Sato, which received five saves the finals with a 25-15 victory over Hank Huyghe and from Lyn Clarke in the loss.

Tom Skoloda. The finals saw Howcroft rally from a Beach House defeated Ross 4-2 behind two 20-14 deficit to a 23-20 victory. goals from Adam Bujarski and a goal each from Nick Tim Sofran was the outright champion of the May Bouchard and Ryley Moore. David Greene helped pre- 25 games after posting the lone 3-0 record during pool serve the win with 10 saves in goal. play.

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Love is in the air, tarpon are coming to local waters

By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter Maybe the influx of lovebugs indicates love is in the air, but another special event is occurring. and who doesn’t love tarpon season?

With anna maria island falling into a consistent warm weather pattern, the tarpon are arriving in encouraging numbers. Large schools are being sighted, especially along the gulf beaches, in the passes and Stasny around egmont Key. if you desire to test your strength against the silver king, it’s time to gear up, go out and pay your dues. We should see excellent tarpon fishing for at least the next few weeks, giving you ample time to get out there. for bait, live crabs and threadfin herring are working well, but don’t be afraid to cast shiners and pinfish into the mix, too. fishing early morning tides is providing good action for now, but when you see those strong outgoing afternoon tides, make sure you get on the boat. fishing live crabs on these tides in the passes can be some of the best tarpon fishing you’ll experience, so don’t miss out. on my Southernaire charters, i’m hiding in the back country among the mangroves and shallow grass flats of Terra Ceia Bay. Catch-and-release snook action is going strong with morning trips yielding 20-40 snook in just four hours of fishing. Catch-and-release spotted seatrout are being caught with some regularity. most catches are slot-size, which are worthy of bending a rod. fishing around oyster bars is providing some catch-and-release redfish action, although the bite is sporadic. i’m mostly seeing reds being caught while targeting snook.

Lastly, fishing wrecks and rock piles in Tampa Bay is resulting in Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and some keeper-size catch-and-release gag grouper. capt. Warren girle’s anglers are having success bringing tarpon to the boat in both tampa Bay and the gulf of mexico. He says casting live crabs and threadfin herring to the schooling fish is working to get a bite. fish 60-100 pounds is the norm, with bigger fish in the mix. meanwhile, moving to nearshore structure is yielding mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel for girle’s

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Ehren Hietalati, visiting Anna Maria Island from Alaska, shows off his first tarpon May 20. It was hooked on a pass crab and weighed about 80 pounds. Ehren landed — and released — three out of six silver kings on his charter fishing trip with Capt.

Warren Girle. anglers. for the mangrove snapper, bottom rigs with the addition of a live shiner are performing well. as for the mackerel, just a free-lined shiner and a longshank hook will do.

Jim malfese at the rod & reel pier says anglers there are targeting catch-and-release snook, which are plentiful. Live baits — pinfish, shiners, ladyfish or mojarras — will attract these pier-dwelling linesiders. Pier fishers opting to use live shrimp are hooking into a few sheepshead, as well as keeper flounder and catch-and-release redfish.

Lastly, casting silver spoons around the bait schools in Tampa Bay is attracting migratory fish — Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is finding good action on catch-and-release snook throughout tampa Bay. fishing shallow flats where mangrove shorelines exist is proving to be good for Lowman’s clients on the higher

tides. during low tides, Lowman is targeting oyster bars and potholes. fishing deeper water in tampa Bay is producing action in areas where rock piles or hard bottom are found. He’s putting clients on macks, jacks and plenty of blacktip and spinner sharks.

Lastly, fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is host to a variety of species, including tarpon, permit, cobia and a few mangrove snapper, which readily take a baited hook. capt. Jason Stock is targeting tarpon along the gulf beaches of anna maria island, the pass at Bean point and around egmont Key. Live bait presentations — threadfin herring, large shiners and crabs — are yielding plenty of action. Silver kings of 80-100 pounds are the norm. moving offshore, Stock is putting clients on a variety of snappers, including mangrove, yellowtail and mutton. also while offshore, Stock’s clients are hooking up with permit and goliath grouper. capt. david White of anna maria charters also is pursuing tarpon along the beaches and passes. Live crabs and threadfin herring are his go-to baits. Casting into schooling tarpon is resulting in fish 80-100 pounds and he says, bigger, every so often. other inshore fishing for White’s clients include catch-and-release snook and redfish, with both eating live shiners as bait.

Casting flies to these fish is working for White’s more determined anglers.

Lastly, macks and mangrove snapper are taking the hook around inshore structure, where White is finding a few flounder in the mix.

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Beach crowds return, settle into summer season

it was a brief period of quiet on anna maria island. it was that stretch between mother’s day weekend and the friday before the long memorial day weekend when traffic calmed, lodgings were quiet and diners found little to no wait for a table at local eateries.

But as the thermometer heated up the last days of may, so did the crowds. island lodging accommodations filled up and restaurants returned to hustle mode. “it’s been peaceful and quiet,” K.c. Saturley, an employee of paradise Bagels cafe and catering in Holmes Beach, said may 22. She was managing the eatery on her own at lunchtime, serving as line cook, waitress and cashier and, later, doing cleanup. “in a few days, on memorial day weekend, we will be slamming. if you aren’t running crazy over a holiday weekend here, something’s wrong,” she said. memorial day falls on the final monday in May, and signifies the unofficial start of the summer season. aaa estimated 43 million people in the united States would travel by automobile for the holiday, up about 1.5 million from last year. and, on a small barrier island, it can seem they are all driving here. air travel was expected to increase by 5%, aaa said, but locally, the Sarasota-Bradenton international airport was turning out numbers to blow the aaa increases out of the gulf. mark Stuckey, senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, told The Islander May 21 that air traffic would increase double digits for the holiday.

Stuckey said there were 186 scheduled inbound and outbound flights at the airport May 24-27 and a total of 24,470 scheduled seats. that translates to a 34.8% increase in flights and a 49.4% increase in scheduled seats from the same period last year.

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Booking agent abby monda said a few rooms remained available as of may 21 at the remodeled gulffront motel for its inaugural memorial day, and only scattered seven-day rentals on the island were vacant. if the tourist tax dollar momentum is any indication, visitors continue to flock to Anna Maria Island in record numbers. the tourist tax — or bed tax — is collected from rentals of less than six months. the manatee county rate is 5%. tax dollars are allocated by the manatee county commission at the recommendation of the county tourist development council for tourism-related expenditures. the most recent numbers from the manatee county Tax Collectors Office show revenues increased 11.9% in march 2019 over the march 2018 collection of revenues from $2,434,673 to $2,725,570.

Year-to-date, tourist tax dollars show an increase of $576,528 or 7.1%, from $8,123,215 to $8,699,743, over the same october-march period last year. the total number of visitors to the county increased 8.2% over the 2018 figure.

excellence from the travel website five years in a row to qualify. chet Zarzycki — also an ordained minister — owns Holy cow, 3234 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach. the shop is open noon-9 p.m. Sunday-thursday and noon-10 p.m. friday-Saturday.

And it’s definitely ice cream season!

Mermaid shutters the sign at the Sign of the mermaid, 9707 gulf Drive, Anna Maria, reads, “We will be closed indefinitely for renovations.” the sign appeared about may 15. as of may 24, the phone at the eatery was not in service. that could be a sign, although we hope not.

Stay busy, islanders! got business news? contact Sandy ambrogi at sandy@islander.org or call 941-778-7978.

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The Holmes Beach Police Department invited the students at Anna Maria Elementary to “Ice Cream with the Cops” May 23 at Holy Cow Ice Cream in the Anna Maria Island Centre plaza, where cops and kids enjoyed cool treats on the house, thanks to owner Chet Zarzyciki, left, and his family staff. Pictured with the Zarzycikis are Chief Bill Tokajer, School Resource Officer Josh Fleischer and other members of the HBPD along with a bevy of kids.

Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

ANNA MARIA ISLAND CHAMBER COMMERCE Wednesday, June 5 11:30 a.m. — Networking lunch, Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. $15 members, $25 guests. RSVP requested. Information: 941-778-1541, info@amichamber.org.

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, May 30 3:15 p.m. — 17th Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar, Harbourside Ballroom, the Resort at Longboat Key Club, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2466, info@ lbkchamber.com.

Tuesday, June 11 8:30 a.m. — 360 New Member and Refresher Breakfast, chamber office, 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. RSVP: 941383-2466, info@lbkchamber.com..

OTHER EVENTS Thursday, June 6 5:30 p.m. — Tri-chamber Business and Barbecue on the Bay, Resort at Longboat Key-Bayside, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key. $35 registration, $40 at door. RSVP: 941-778-1541, info@ amichamber.org.

Saturday, June 8 6:30 p.m. — Bradenton Marauders game with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, chamber members special $10. Information: 941-747-3031, taylor.fraise@pirates.com.

Fun blooms at chamber spring mixer

Dick Gross, left, of Boyd Insurance Services, Amy Towery of the Food Bank of Manatee, Terry Wells, branch manager of Hancock Whitney Bank in Holmes Beach, and John Balestrieri, business banker at Hancock Whitney Bank, hug at the May 22 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce mixer. The bank hosted the event with a spring flower theme. Islander Photos: Sandy Ambrogi Hancock Whitney Bank tellers Penny Johnson, left, and Pat Shahinian put away the cash drawers to pour libations May 22. They served as bartenders during the AMI chamber happy hour at the bank.

The Feast restaurant furnished the buffet filled with coconut shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, sandwiches and desserts.

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does your business celebrate achievements? maybe you’re new in business or your staff deserves kudos. Submit your information to news@islander. org.

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H O L M E S B E AC H 104 34th Street Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4427813 $3,750,000

B I M I N I B AY E S TAT E S 240 Oak Avenue Kathy Harman 941-900-9828 A4424812 $2,199,000

K E Y R OYA L E 605 Key Royale Drive Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4427418 $1,499,999

A N N A M A R I A B E AC H 111 Spring Avenue Kristi Berger 941-730-3801 A4421014 $1,125,000

ILEXHURST 2307 Avenue C Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4430021 $935,000

C O R T E Z B E AC H 110 7th Street S Judy LaValliere & Deborah Nelson 941-504-3792 A4435818 $875,000

C O R T E Z B E AC H 103 8th Street S Jodene Moneuse 941-302-4913 A4423553 $780,000

H O L M E S G U L F T O B AY 5708 Holmes Boulevard Hannah Hillyard 941-744-7358 A4418675 $670,000

COQUINA MOORINGS 1407 Gulf Drive S 203 Cindy Fischer 941-465-1124 A4430215 $649,000

B AY PA L M S 503 70th Street Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4406584 $599,000

ILEXHURST 304 29th Street A & B Jody Shinn 941-705-5704 A4435660 $545,000

M A R I N E R S C OV E 3840 Mariners Way 524A Mark Boehmig & Joanne Jenkins 941-807-6936 A4433572 $500,000

B AYS H O R E G A R D E N S 309 Bryn Mawr Island Kristi Berger & Deborah Capobianco 941-730-3801 A4430392 $299,900

RIVER YACHT & R ACQUET CLUB 204 3rd Street W 408 Patty Brooks 941-545-1194 A4434724 $275,000

PA L M A S O L A B AY C LU B 3404 79th Street Circle W 203 Barb Eberhart & Rich Sporl 614-204-7687 A4423625 $480,000

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WANTED:​WORKOUT​DVDs​and​retired​but​ working​XBox,​Wii​units​with​games​for​Ministry​of​Presence​for​kids​and​teens​in​Haiti.​ Deliver​to​The​Islander,​3218​E.​Bay​Drive,​ Holmes​Beach.

GE​REFRIGERATOR​18-inch,​$75,​mini​wine​ cellar.​$10,​mini​fridge,​$25.​941-356-1456.

ANTIQUE​PARTNER​DESK:​All​wood,​$1,000.​ See​at​The​Islander​offi​ce,​3218​E.​Bay​Drive,​ Holmes​Beach.​941-778-7978.

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

FOUR​OAK​OFFICE​chairs:​Antiques,​perfect​ for​eclectic​dining​set.​The​Islander​newspaper,​3218​E.​Bay​Drive,​Holmes​Beach.​ 941-778-7978.

AERIAL​PHOTOS​of​Anna​Maria​Island.​View​ and​purchase​online:​www.jackelka.com.

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

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

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AdoptA-Pet rArING TO GO! Franklin is a 5-year old English bulldog.

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Call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander office in Holmes Beach for more about pet adoption.

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

HELP​RESCUED​PETS!​Volunteer,​foster,​ have​fun!​Moonracer​Animal​Rescue.​Email:​ moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.​

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

TRANSPORTATION

B-SAFE-RIDES:​Peggy,​R.N​I​live​on​Anna​ Maria​Island.​Airport,​casino,​cruises,​racetrack,​golf​course​and​personal​rides.​Minivan,​leather,​seats​up​to​6​people.​Don’t​risk​ it!​Call​or​text,​727-902-7784.​Unavailable​ May​22​until​June​15.

2001​ GEM​ CAR​ for​ sale!​ Batt e r i e s ​ re p l a c e d ​ re c e n t l y.

Delivered​to​Island,​price​$5,000.​Contact,​ 863-838-2649.

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

HIGHLY​EXPERIENCED​PRIVATE​caregivers​available​24/7.​Reasonable​rates,​everything​from​running​errands​to​personal​care.

Stephanie,​941-592-8850,​Sherry,​763-2422960.

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

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KIDS​FOR​HIRE​ads​are​FREE​for​up​to​three​ weeks​for​Island​youths​under​16​looking​for​ work.​Ads​must​be​placed​in​person​at​The​ Islander​offi​ce,​3218​E.​Bay​Drive,​Holmes​ Beach.

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REPORTER​ WANTED:​ Full-​ to​ part-time.​ Print​media,​newspaper​experience​required.​ Apply​ via​ email​ with​ letter​ of​ interest​ to​ news@islander.org.

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

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HOUSEKEEPER:​30-40​HOURS​per​week.​ Must​know​how​to​handle​daily​housekeeping​operations​for​a​small​motel.​Must​speak​ English​and​be​a​non-smoker.​Family​owned​ motel,​great​place​to​work.​Tom​at​941-7785405.

correction: Listed sold in the may 22 islander at 512 Loquat drive, anna maria,, should have been: 524 Loquat drive, anna maria, a 1,722 sfla 3bed/3bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1984 on a 8,625 sq ft lot was sold 04/26/19, Schnoerr to 524 Loquat LLc for $800,000; list $895,000.

104 47th St., Holmes Beach, a home built in 2019 on a 10,000 lot was sold 04/24/19, 102 47th to Webb for $1,200,000.

626 Dundee Lane, Holmes Beach, a 2,565 sfla / 3,245 sfur 4bed/2½bath/2car canalfront home built in 1966 on a 10,890 sq ft lot was sold 04/29/19, mathews to mcphail for $1,000,000.

147 Crescent Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,756 sfla / 2,652 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1953 on a 14,252 sq ft lot was sold 04/29/19, callahan to milbery for $850,000.

317 64th St., unit 9a, island Walk, Holmes Beach, a 2,001 sfla 3bed/2½bath/2car condo with pool built in 2005 was sold 04/25/19, mcphail to demichele for $740,000; list $740,000.

2702 Ave. C, Holmes Beach, a 1,897 sfla / 3,300 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1985 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 04/23/19, monetti to Walker for $549,000; list $559,000.

117 Seventh St. n., unit 20, Bay View terrace, Bradenton Beach, a 864 sfla / 912 sfur 2bed/1½bath condo with shared pool built in 1973 was sold 04/24/19,

Place classified ads online at www.islander.org total Supply LLc to gulf front investments LLc for $375,000; list $378,000.

309 63rd St., unit a, 63rd Street condo, Holmes Beach, a 988 sfla 2bed/1½bath/1car half duplex built in 1972 was sold 04/29/19, geary to reade for $353,000; $399,000.

26 Seaside Court, Holmes Beach, a 1,077 sfla / 1,730 sfur 2bed/2bath canalfront attached villa built in 1964 on a 2,178 sq ft lot was sold 04/23/19, Hollingsworth to plabst for $335,000; list $349,000.

2601 gulf drive n., unit S21, Sandpiper resort & Co-Op, Bradenton Beach, a 520 sfla /1,012 sfur 3bed/2bath mobile home with share built in 1962 was sold 04/26/19, turnacliff to Huston for $305,000; list $320,000.

421 61st St., Holmes Beach, a 688 sfla 1bed/1bath attached villa built in 1966 on a 2,592 sq ft lot was sold 04/29/19, Wolhlers to Hopkinson for $250,000; list $269,000.

6300 flotilla drive, unit 101, Shell point, a 932 sfla / 1bed/1bath condo with shared pool built in 1973 was sold 04/24/19, Sobers to Kalan for $219,000; list $219,000.

3909 e. Bay drive, unit 7, anna maria Square, Holmes Beach, a 895 sfla office space built in 1985 was sold 04/29/19, Barrese to mcginley for $120,000.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at gulf-Bay realty of anna maria, can be reached at 941-778-7244.

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RELAXING​MASSAGE​IN​the​convenience​ of​your​home​or​hotel.​Massage​by​Nadia,​ more​than​20​years​on​Anna​Maria​Island.​ Call​ today​ for​ an​ appointment,​ 941-5188301.​MA#0017550.MA#0017550.

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

SHELL​DELIVERED​AND​spread.​$55/yard.​ Hauling​all​kinds​of​gravel,​mulch,​top​soil​ with​free​estimates.​Call​Larry​at​941-7957775,​“shell​phone”​941-720-0770.

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

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

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

The​Islander,​Anna​Maria​Island’s​longest​ running​publication.​It’s​essential​news​for​ residents​and​visitors.​Check​out​the​website,​islander.org.

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ISLAND​HANDYMAN:​I​live​here,​work​here,​ value​your​referral.​Refi​nish,​paint,​tile.​Just​ ask.​JayPros.​Licensed/insured.​References.​ Call​Jay,​941-962-2874.

RENTALS AVAILABLE​RENTAL:​APRIL​2019​and​October-April​2020.​2BR/2BA​ground-level​with​ carport​and​patio.​Charming,​plantation​shutters.​1.5​blocks​to​Gulf​beaches.​Updated,​ granite​countertops,​recessed​lighting,​fl​atscreen​TVs​in​each​room.​Must​see!​Anna​ Maria.​941-565-2373.​ PERICO​ BAY​ CLUB:​ 2BR/2BA,​ one-car​ garage​villa.​Vacation,​updated​turnkey​furnished.​December,​$1,500,​January​2020,​ $3,500.​Book​now.​Real​Estate​Mart,​941356-1456.

WATERFRONT​CONDO​AT​Westbay​Cove.​ Monthly​ rental​ at​ off-season​ rates​ under​ $3,000.​973-208-0020​or​paulreed46@msn. com.

HOLMES​BEACH:​WESTBAY​Cove.​Second​ fl​oor,​2BR/2BA,​large​lanai.​Pools,​tennis,​one​ block​to​Gulf​beach.​July-Oct.​15,​$2,400/ month,​ November,​ December,​ $2,800/ month,​April​2020,​$3,200/month.​Thirty-day​ minimum.​terryaposporos@gmail,​941-7788456.

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FURNISHED​2BR/2BA​CONDO:​Upgraded​ annual​rental.​Holmes​Beach.​Westbay​Point​ and​ Moorings.​ Bottom​ floor,​ waterfront.​ $1,800/month​plus​electric​and​cable.​Contact​813-362-5881.

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BEACH​ SERVICE​ air​ conditioning,​ heat,​ refrigeration.​ Commercial​and​residential​ service,​repair​and/or​replacement.​Serving​Manatee​County​and​the​Island​since​ 1987.​For​dependable,​honest​and​personalized​service,​call​Bill​Eller,​941-795-7411.​ CAC184228.

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

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BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS​ JD’s​ Window​ Cleaning​looking​for​storefront​jobs​in​Holmes​ Beach.​I​make​dirty​windows​sparkling​clean.​ 941-920-3840.

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New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

THE ISLANDER n MAy 29, 2019 n 35-A No. 0519

MUSICAL REMIXES

BY JOEL FAGLIANO / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ AC RO SS

1 Paintball sound 6 City between Turin and Genoa 10 Padlocks lock them 15 Nothing, slangily 19 Spot check?

20 ____ Air 21 Egg producer 22 Drivetrain part 23 Alternative band that sounds like every other alternative band?

25 #1-selling artist that’s an anagram of 23-Across 27 Check time 28 “Wicked Game” singer Chris 30 Showroom display 31 Documentarian Morris 33 They’re new to the family 36 Mystery writer Deighton 38 Deli order 41 Like some drinks and emotions 43 “Nonsense!”

44 Full of frills 45 Invitation for musical plagiarism?

48 #1-selling artist that’s an anagram of 45-Across 51 Like first editions, often Online subscriptions: Today’s

puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 32 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

52 Quirk 54 Cell in a 21-Across 55 Frilly trim 57 Rebels’ school 58 Remote possibility?

59 “… ____ other name would smell as sweet”: Juliet 60 Cellar setup 62 Good deal 63 Carrier letters 66 Greeting to a conductor?

68 #1-selling artist that’s an anagram of 66-Across 71 Till bill 72 Turn to mush 73 Acrylic container 76 Welcome to the fold?

77 Tide type 79 Enormous 80 Coffeehouse entertainers 82 Excite 85 Oil change, brake test, etc.

86 Performance often in Italian 87 Friendly music genre?

89 #1-selling artist that’s an anagram of 87-Across 93 Spellbound 94 It’s often set at night 96 Kimchi is its national dish 97 See 124-Across 98 Botanist Gray 99 Alternative to an Oscar 102 Pepper ____, Iron Man’s love interest

104 “Family Guy” baby 106 Mythical weeper 108 Sea creatures with beaks 112 Part of a hospital playlist?

115 #1-selling artist that’s an anagram of 112-Across 117 Play thing 118 Emmy-nominated FX comedy 119 “Ohhh, O.K.” 120 Ready for use 121 Count (on) 122 Punch in 123 Banks with a lot of money 124 With 97-Across, back some time

12 ____ acetosella (KHC2O4) 13 Human, for one 14 Church council 15 Light blue-green 16 Armpit-related 17 Like military hairstyles 18 Actor Jeong of “The Hangover” 24 Saint with an alphabet named after him 26 Newsroom workers, for short 29 Twenty something?

32 California school attended by Obama, familiarly 34 N.L. East team, to fans 35 New Year’s Eve host Carson DOWN 37 Org. with a closing 1 Make a mistake bell 2 Enrique ____ 38 Triumphant cry Nieto, Mexican 39 Together president elected 40 “Heavens!” in 2012 3 Word after leading or 42 Dough used for tortillas, maybe cleaning 44 Aristotle’s school 4 Digression 46 “Whatever” 5 Private sector?

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6 Hurt 49 “Et tu?”

7 Caution in a movie 50 Bunkhouse feature review, maybe 53 Karaoke need 8 Whips 9 “____ are like beards; 56 Maa in “Babe,” e.g. men do not have 57 Leading them until they grow 58 Turn (into) up”: Voltaire 61 Jacob’s name after he 10 Face wear for Jason wrestled with the Voorhees in “Friday angel the 13th” 62 Makeshift weapon in 11 Old greeting a murder mystery

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105 Spot 107 Ornate 109 Bone: Prefix 110 Hit a high point 111 AT&T and Comcast, for short 112 “Science Friday” airer 113 Unseen winning card, in poker lingo 114 Never, in Berlin 116 Limitless quantity

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