The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Nov. 06, 2019

trail of treats. 14

welcome travelers. 27

Remember Veterans, Nov. 11

VOLUME 28, NO. 2 Astheworldterns bid adieu ’til next year. 6

The nov. 5 island election results will be posted online at islander.org.

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modifications required to am pier t-end. 2 more HB discussion on bikes, scooters. 4

The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

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island turtle watch tracks record season

Meetings: on the government calendar. 4 cortez Bridge divides county commission. 5

Opinions. 6

By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter

10-20 Years ago

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Happenings announcements.

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NESTING NOTES. 26 fall migration. 27 Sparing shorebirds. 27 Soccer playoffs set. 28 fishing the mangroves.

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Sea turtle nesting season ends, Bortie Too finishes fifth With a tracking device affixed to its carapace, a female loggerhead sea turtle — named Bortie too by sponsor Bortell’s Lounge — makes her way June 21 to the gulf of mexico. She traveled 906 miles to finish fifth in the annual tour de turtles race. for more about Bortie too and anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring, go to page 26. islander file Photo: chrisann Silver esformes

waterline owners mull changes

By Sandy ambrogi and chrisann Silver esformes islander reporters

Are changes underway for Anna Maria Island’s only corporate hotel?

The owners at Mainsail Lodging and Development of Tampa are downplaying a rumor that its Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, which opened at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, in 2017, will restructure from a full-service hotel to privatelyowned rental condominiums.

“It’s something to consider,” Joe Collier, president and CEO of Mainsail, told The Islander Nov. 1.

“But we have no plans to move forward guests depart Nov. 2 from the Waterline with such a thing at this time. We are study- marina resort and Beach club in Holmes PLeaSe See WATERLINE, Page 4

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It is now time for turtle watch volunteers to brush the sand off their feet and pat themselves on the back for a job well done.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring closed out another record-breaking season Oct. 31, marking the sixth straight success since 2014.

In May-October of 2019, 535 loggerhead and nine green sea turtle nests were documented on the island, compared with 534 loggerhead nests in 2018.

Green sea turtles, which are less common to the island than loggerheads, nest every PLeaSe See TURTLES, Page 2

treehouse owners march back to court

By Kathy Prucnell islander reporter

Court hearings are looming in two of four pending Gulffront treehouse cases — beginning with a 2013 constitutional case against the city of Holmes Beach.

At 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 12th Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas is expected to hear arguments on a second amended complaint for declaratory judgment from the city and David Levin, attorney for treehouse owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen.

The 2013 case seeks to declare city ordinances unconstitutional, claiming the municipal measures created a 50-foot setback that took the treehouse owners’ property without proper notice and just compensation.

Another hearing date, new on the docket, is set in the 2018 case filed by the owners, which alleges 11 causes of action against PLeaSe See TREEHOUSE, Page 8

Voters heading to the polls

Holmes Beach voters were to cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 5, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive.

The candidates for three seats included Rick Hurst, Jim Kihm, Carol Soustek and Terry Schaefer. Voters also were set to decide eight proposed charter amendments.

In Anna Maria, voters were to decide three proposed charter amendments at the polls at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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other year, leading to this year’s spike.

However, 2019 saw the most green nests since turtle watch started keeping records in 1982.

Sea turtle nesting on island beaches has more than doubled since 2014, when 260 nests were spotted.

“Our success is a team effort,” Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, said Oct. 26. “We work with the public and with code enforcement and the changes are obvious in the numbers.”

Mature females only leave the water to nest. Hatchlings, guided by their instincts, emerge from nests and crawl to the Gulf of Mexico. Both follow the reflection of the moon and stars on the water.

Artificial lighting visible from the shoreline, can disorient sea turtles away from the Gulf, leading to exhaustion, starvation and death.

Starting in April, Fox worked with code compliance officers in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach to attempt to fix beachfront lighting that might not be “turtle-friendly,” so that nesting or hatchling sea turtles would be less likely to be drawn away from the water.

The first nest of the season was spotted May 1 on Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

Within a month, there were more than 100 loggerhead nests on island beaches.

By July 1, there were 343 nests on the island. The first nest hatched that day, but most of the hatchlings disoriented due to visible beachfront lighting.

Turtle watch noted 59 instances of mature or hatchling sea turtles being drawn away from the Gulf by lighting visible from the shoreline — the most AMITW has ever documented.

In 2018, there were 50 disorientations.

“It’s a work in progress, but as more people come to the island, we have more work to do,” Fox said.

“People must be educated and noticed by code if lights are a danger to turtles.”

Beachfront properties are required to have low, shielded exterior lighting that meets Florida Fish and

A loggerhead hatchling swims July 17 in the Gulf of Mexico, following its release from a nest excavated that morning on the beach in Anna Maria. Islander File Photo: Courtesy AMITW

Wildlife Conservation Commission standards and indoor lights must be turned off or shielded by curtains or blinds.

Turtle watch educates the public on best practices for nesting season through educational handouts and weekly informational “Turtle Talks” in season.

People also are invited to some nest excavations throughout the hatching portion of season. AMITW volunteers conduct excavations — dig into hatched nests — 72 hours after hatching to collect data that is shared with county, state and federal agencies. Turtle watch volunteers count the number of hatched and unhatched eggs, and any live hatchlings in the nest are released to the Gulf.

With the assistance of about 90 AMITW volunteers who walk the beach each morning during nesting season looking for signs of nesting or hatching, more than 27,000 hatchlings crawled from nests in the sand to the Gulf of Mexico.

In 2018, turtle watch documented 35,778 hatchlings.

Fox said she is not sure why the hatch rate was lower this year, but it could be due to younger females just starting to nest.

There were no major storms this season, but heavy summer showers and occasional high tides caused

Beachgoers get a closer look Sept. 20 at loggerhead sea turtle eggs excavated from a nest that hatched Sept. 17 on the beach near Cypress Avenue in Anna Maria. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

some standing water, which also might have contributed to the lower hatch rate.

Fox said, when she attends the state marine wildlife permit holder meeting in January 2020, she will speak with reps from other organizations to find out if they had similar numbers.

By Aug. 30, season had peaked and there were 533 nests on the island.

As of Oct. 31, two nests remained and were expected to have hatched by press time for The Islander.

“It has been another great year,” Fox said. “The key is to continue working together and educating people, so that we can protect the wildlife that is so sacred to our island.”

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Modifications required to Anna Maria City Pierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T-end

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Some modifications are in store for the new Anna Maria City Pier.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told The Islander in a Nov. 1 interview that he met Oct. 31 with members of Ayres Engineering, the Schimberg Group, Frank Agnelli from Mason Martin Builders and building official Luke Curtis to discuss a design conflict between the architecture and engineering.

Murphy said the pier was angled so stormwater drains from the T-end, but architects from the Schimberg Group designed the restaurant and bait shop for a level surface.

He said the experts met to identify and discuss possible solutions, including leveling out areas of the pier by pouring additional concrete, drilling holes in the concrete platform under the ipe decking and adjusting doorway headers for the buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a big deal, but it takes some time to solve it,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want this thing to have to be redone, so for me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big deal because I want to make sure we get everything we paid for.â&#x20AC;?

Murphy said the building official would review any proposed changes to ensure they meet city code.

One meeting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, however, and the parties planned to meet again the week of Nov. 4 to

Veterans Day brings closings

Most government offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Also, any collection of garbage, recycling or yard waste that usually takes place Mondays will be postponed to Tuesday, which will push back collections through the week.

Parks, preserves and beaches in the area will remain open to the public.

The Central Library in downtown Bradenton, the only county library normally open Mondays, will be closed for the holiday.

Mason Martin Builders employees work Oct. 29 to construct the shells of the restaurant and bait shop at the T-end of the new Anna Maria City Pier. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

establish costs for the modifications.

Murphy said Mason Martin would handle the modifications, but the engineer and/or architect would pay the costs since the conflict was between the two.

The mayor added that the opening of the pier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; expected to be in late-January or early-February 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; may be pushed back, but he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for sure

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Holmes Beach continues discussion on bike-shares, scooters

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is trying to regulate scooters, mopeds and bike-shares without getting sued.

City commissioners Oct. 22 discussed the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the online or app-based rental of point-to-point “micro-mobility devices,” including e-scooters and bike-shares.

Additionally, the ordinance proposed regulations for motorized scooters, electric-assist bicycles and mopeds.

However, Commissioner Kim Rash withdrew a motion to approve the first reading to allow for more discussion. Then a vote on the ordinance was tabled to the commission’s next meeting.

Previously, the city said the goal of regulating motorized scooters and similar vehicles was to ensure public safety, since some people rent the devices with- HBPD Chief Bill Tokajer discusses scooters and bikes. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes out prior operating experience.

But the draft ordinance still needs work.

Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the commission must same way as motorcycles.

So mopeds cannot be banned from city streets. address a clause prohibiting the operation of motorized By definition in the proposed ordinance, a “moped” scooters and mopeds, as Florida regulates them in the has a seat, does not exceed 30 mph and has pedals to permit operation by human power. A “motorized Charter amendments on scooter” may or may not have a seat or pedals and can Anna Maria ballot only travel up to 20 mph.

The commission reached consensus to change the No officials are up for election this year in Anna Maria, but several charter amendments made the ballot.

Election approaches, The three items set for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, ballot would amend the city charter — the constitution of campaign funding slows As of the Nov. 1 Manatee County Supervisor of the city of Anna Maria — and were produced by the Elections reporting deadline, Holmes Beach commischarter review commission earlier this year. sion candidate Terry Schaefer reported an additional The charter amendments include: • Requiring elected officials to resign if the Florida $965 in contributions and $243.81 in in-kind contribuCommission on Ethics finds them to have violated the tions totaling $3,765.

Incumbent Jim Kihm reported an additional $350, state’s code of ethics for public officials and employfor a total of $2,495. ees; Carol Soustek, also an incumbent, received an • Requiring the city commission to confirm mayadditional $520 for a total of $1,770 in campaign fundoral appointments to the city treasurer position; • Make grammatical and typographical corrections, ing as of Oct. 31.

Incumbent Rick Hurst did not report additional as well as clarify language to improve readability.

Anna Maria voters will cast their ballots 7 a.m.-7 funds as of Oct. 31.

The Nov. 1 report was the final campaign expense p.m. at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine report. Termination reports are due Dec. 2.

Ave. — Ryan Paice

— ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Meetings

Holmes Beach Nov. 6, 10 a.m., parks and beautification.

Anna Maria City Nov. 6, 6 p.m., planning.

Nov. 6, 10 a.m., historic preservation.

Nov. 18, 9 a.m., city commission swearing in.

Nov. 11, 1 p.m., Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade Nov. 19, 6 p.m., city commission. and Flag Ceremony, Pine Avenue.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

Nov. 14, 6 p.m., city commission.

Nov. 15, 8 a.m., special magistrate.

West Manatee Fire Rescue Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Thanks-Living community None announced. gathering, City Pier Park.

WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., commission (organizational W., Bradenton, wmfr.org. meeting).

Dec. 5, 6 p.m., commission.

Manatee County Dec. 10, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

Nov. 7, 9 a.m., county commission (land use).

Dec. 13, 4 p.m., Holiday Carols in the Park, City Nov. 19, 9 a.m., county commission.

Pier Park.

Dec. 5, 9 a.m., county commission (land use).

Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate.

Dec. 10, 9 a.m., county commission.

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

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

Bradenton Beach Nov. 6, 9 a.m., CIP. Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m., CRA. Nov. 6, 2 p.m., Scenic WAVES. Nov. 7, 6 p.m., commission.

Nov. 12, 10 a.m., commission.

Nov. 14, 1 p.m., department heads.

Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m., swearing in.

Nov. 20, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Nov. 21, 11 a.m., pier team.

Nov. 21, noon, commission.

Nov. 26, 10 a.m., commission.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org.

Of interest Nov. 11, Veterans Day, most government offices closed.

Nov. 13, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Bradenton Beach City Hall.

Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Holiday Inn Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

Nov. 28, Thanksgiving, most government offices closed that day, as well as Nov. 29.

Dec. 9, 9 a.m. Manatee County Tourist Development Council, administration building, commission chambers.

ordinance to prohibit motorized scooters and mopeds on sidewalks and in bike lanes, as well as prohibit motorized scooters on city streets.

So mopeds could be rented in the city and operated on city streets. But motorized scooters, or anything classified as such, would not be allowed in the city if the commission passes the ordinance.

The commission also agreed to the use of electricassist bikes in bike lanes.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said her constituents have complained about three-wheel, low to the ground “scooter cars” rented in Anna Maria and driven in Holmes Beach.

Commissioner Kim Rash asked Tokajer if scooter cars are licensed and, if so, would the city be putting itself at risk by prohibiting them.

Tokajer said scooter cars are registered with the state as motorized scooters, and newer legislation allows cities to regulate motorized scooters. The state increased regulatory power of city streets, including dealing with motorized scooters, to local governments.

“We would be breaking new ground,” Tokajer said.

“We could get challenged.”

He added since it is a new law, there is no case law, so a legal challenge could set a precedent.

Tokajer also suggested scooters already available to rent could be grandfathered in the ordinance.

Petruff said the city must determine if businesses renting motorized scooters licensed them appropriately and, if so, they must be grandfathered.

The commission tabled the first reading until the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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ing it. Right now, the analysts and lawyers are mulling it over.”

Collier said no documents for restructuring had been filed, “as far as I know,” and even if the restructure does occur at a future time, the public would feel little to no change at all at the property.

Currently, Waterline is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection of hotel properties and reservations are made through the Marriott booking site.

Collier started the Mainsail Lodging and Development business in 1998, after 15 years with Marriott International in sales, marketing and development.

He said Waterline clients often ask about sales of the hotels two bedroom-two bath units.

“Waterline is a great property we love,” Collier said. “We like the vacation rental business. We have the Mainsail Vacation Rental division in house at Waterline. If we operate it like a vacation rental, people may stay with us longer — say five nights instead of just two-three.”

Restructuring the Waterline to condo rentals would require filings with the state and city of Holmes Beach, Collier said, and licensing would have to follow municipal rules.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said she had not been notified about restructuring Waterline, but she is aware of the possibility.

Titsworth said Waterline operates a marina, and the rentals are considered transient lodging.

According to the city code for marinas, lodging is an acceptable use in which occupancy of a unit would be limited to less than 180 consecutive days and units cannot be leased, subleased or rented for more than 180 consecutive days.

Andrew Houghton is a general manager at Mainsail Vacation Rentals and a managing partner with Mainsail Lodging. He previously worked 33 years for Marriott.

Of the possible restructuring, he told The Islander Oct. 31, “We’ve made no decisions.”

“Our customers ask about buying the rooms often,” Houghton said. “We want to elevate the experience at Waterline and maintain the environment.”

He also said, “You have to look at starting levels and adjust as business changes. You have to look at business volume and priorities within the business.”

Collier told The Islander, “It’s expensive to operate a hotel. If changes do happen, the Waterline would feel very much the same no matter what we do.”

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Cortez Bridge replacement divides county commission By arthur Brice islander reporter

Transportation discussions among Manatee County commissioners often lead to the Cortez Bridge. Just ask Nathan Kautz.

Kautz, an engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation, on Oct. 22 presented the county board with the latest findings from the two-year-long Barrier Island Transportation Study. But at the conclusion of his 5-minute presentation, discussion soon veered to the bridge. Even if ever so subtly, at first.

“In order to keep the character of whatever’s left of the islands, why people come from all over the world and know us, we have to be careful on some of the decisions we make up here,” Commissioner Carol Whitmore said at the meeting.

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh answered that change is inevitable.

“I don’t want to see the charm of Manatee change,” she said, “but at the same time I also know that you have to adjust to the future in some way.”

Then the comments turned more pointed.

Whitmore indicated other commissioners weren’t taking seriously her concerns and those of many Anna Maria Island and Cortez residents.

At issue is the DOT plan to replace the 62-year old Cortez drawbridge, which has a clearance of about 20 feet, with a 65-foot clearance fixed span. Many Cortez residents say the megabridge will destroy the character of the historic fishing village.

“I take this personally, and I don’t appreciate it being brushed off,” Whitmore said.

Countered Commissioner Betsy Benac: “Quite frankly, it’s irresponsible to say that that would be anyone’s intent on the board to in any way destroy what is happening in Cortez. ... We are dealing with so many issues. It isn’t simplistic. We can’t just say that we don’t need a higher bridge.”

Whitmore agrees the bridge must be replaced, but she favors another drawbridge, albeit higher than the

the cortez Bridge opens on demand from boaters 15 and 45 minutes after the hour during the day. the proposed bridge would be a high fixed-span. islander Photo: Sarah Brice

current one.

Whitmore noted that she and other Cortez Bridge advocates are not opposed to a 65-foot-clearance span replacing the Anna Maria Island Bridge on Manatee Avenue, as the DOT is planning to do. There will be no right-of-way acquisition needed for that bridge, she said.

“What we’re not supportive of is the eminent domain taking away the character of Cortez,” she said.

“You can’t say I’m against change. I’m against where this bridge is located and the properties you are going to affect.”

The DOT says it is planning to spend $8 million on right-of-way acquisition for the Cortez Bridge.

Whitmore, a 51-year Anna Maria Island resident who served as Holmes Beach mayor 1998-2006, is

the sole commissioner on the seven-member board to oppose the high bridge.

All the three Anna Maria Island cities also have gone on record opposing the 65-foot version.

One common observation by megabridge opponents is that it wouldn’t alleviate traffic congestion much because a two-lane bridge would be replaced by another two-lane bridge.

Kautz addressed the issue in his presentation.

“It would be a lot more effective with a flexible third lane on the bridge, which we suggest,” he said.

Some commissioners were happy to hear that.

“This board asked for that, and we were told by DOT that that was not a possibility,” Benac said. “So now I hear DOT say that makes some sense. So we are making progress.”

The DOT launched BITS early in 2017 at the request of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO includes a 17-member board of elected officials and a professional planning staff.

The DOT unveiled a list of recommendations Sept.

27 in the third and final phase of the study and has been presenting it to local governments since then.

The agency will formally present the plan Nov. 18 to the MPO. Phase 1 of the $675,000 study examined prior studies, and Phase 2 listed potential improvements and recommendations.

Kautz summarized the intent of BITS: “How many people does a solution affect? How much time does that save them? And can we cut down on the amount they have to drive around or get around the island to do what they need to do to enjoy the community.”

Whitmore pointed out the difficulties because AMI cities don’t want to widen roads or have paid parking.

It may just have to boil down to attitude, she said.

“When you’re coming out there to have the island experience, you have to take a chill pill,” she said.

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Opinion

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Seasons rush in, out

My rallying cry for some time has been, “Everyone comes to love Anna Maria Island.

And we see again this year, everyone includes sea turtles.

And we are not the only beach with increased nesting activity. It’s good news for the endangered species of sea turtles that frequent our beaches, as well as other species in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.

It will, however, be many years before the sea turtles catch up in overall numbers. After all, only one in 10,000 hatchlings are expected to survive.

And another alarming problem scientists foresee: Climate change can affect the birthrate of females versus males, outpacing the species’ ability to adapt. Incubation in warm sand tends to result in female hatchlings and, of course, male sea turtles are needed to see the overall numbers increase.

The alarm sounded on Raine Island, Australia — a significant green sea turtle nesting ground.

According to National Geographic, Camryn Allen, a scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discovered blood testing that led to determining how serious things have become. Sand temperatures at Raine Island increased so much last year, Allen and her team found female hatchlings outnumbered males 116 to 1.

And that, my friends, is a clanging, warning bell.

It’s past time to make changes in our lifestyles to prevent climate change.

Plant a tree.

Avoid plastic.

Respect the place you love.

Again, welcome back

A snowbird sends other readers a message this week on our website, commenting on the Oct. 23 story, “DOT blamed for runaround on roundabout.”

He says he “still loves” Anna Maria Island, but he is “saddened by its slow death.”

He blames the island governments for allowing neighborhoods to transform to transient housing — vacation rental homes.

But we are not alone here. It has happened up and down the East Coast, and in nearly all vacation areas.

It started with the recession, IMHO, when families Lay-By days gone by I have many memories at the Lay-By resort in and friends began vacationing together.

And, need I remind anyone, the people who moved Holmes Beach. here this year, who chose to buy or rent here, love AMI My dad retired from Norfolk Southern and I also as much as the person who migrated 50 years ago. worked for Norfolk Southern approximately 13 or 14 Yes, it has changed. years ago.

But there is much to love.

We took our children there for years, as well.

—Bonner Joy Hopefully they will do something fantastic with the property.

Sad the railroad did not keep it for their employees.

NOV. 6, 2019 • Vol. 28, No. 2 Times change — just life. ▼ Publisher and Editor I love the island as well.

Bonner Joy, news@islander.org My husband and I enjoyed time there when our ▼ Editorial son was a little boy.

Lisa Neff, editor, lisa@islander.org Sandy ambrogi, sandy@islander.org Now he has three children of his own.

Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Donna Walters, Macon, Georgia arthur Brice, arthur@islander.org

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Legendary challengers

It is with extreme hope and gratitude that I read about the legal action undertaken by local legendary citizens.

They all have historically fought to preserve what we may well lose if the Florida Department of Transportation’s disastrous proposal for the Cortez Bridge replacement is allowed to go forward.

In the face of so much opposition, Joe McClash, Linda Molto, Katie Pierola, Jane von Hahmann and Joe Kane are among the names that have stepped into the leadership vacuum. These people inspire hope because they are a proven threat to government running amok and community bullying by the state with encouragement from Manatee County.

It is incumbent upon all of us who reside here to use our voices, attendance, checkbooks, votes and whatever else is necessary to assist the effort to save things that are too important to lose. Remember David and Goliath.

Janet Aubry, Holmes Beach

About the treehouse

The Oct. 30 story about the feud between the owners of a Holmes Beach Gulffront treehouse and the city and state lighted up The Islander’s social media pages.

Some posts: Leave the tree house alone. Does it hinder anyone?

No. My God, find something that really matters.

Gretchen Nelson, Northfield, Minnesota Just get rid of it already.

Gwen Mitchell, Tampa Leave it alone. It’s not bothering anyone. People love looking at the treehouse!

Mary Ellen Tacy, Holmes Beach I vote let it stay.

It looks a lot safer and more attractive than many of the rentals in the Manatee County area.

If they divided all the fines and lawyer fees and came up with a monthly rent it would most likely be cheaper, too.

Susana Storms, Anna Maria

Real progress

The letter to the editor from Michael C. Logan of Longboat Key (The Islander, Oct. 30) was interesting in the fact that he mentioned progress and change.

You want real progress and change, get a bridge to Longboat Key. Another issue he mentioned was easing traffic coming onto the island. How? Gulf Drive is only one lane in either direction. It doesn’t matter if there are 10 lanes coming onto the island, the congestion will continue.

You are right about opening another can of worms, but it’s your can, keep it on Longboat.

Chris Klein, Bradenton

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From the archives

Go directly to jail in 1970, the city of Bradenton Beach was using the old cortez Bridge toll booth as its jail, according to information in the manatee county Public Library System archives. the Bradenton Beach Police department is currently near this location at 403 Highland ave. the station does not have a jail. islander Photo: manatee county Public Library System archives

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Homesteading on the island andrew Kitt gowanlock and James goddard on anna maria island in a photo dated 1900-05. gowanlock homesteaded on the bayfront in what is now Holmes Beach and, at age 102, moved to a home located near the bayfront in Bradenton Beach. goddard was from Barbados.

10&20 years ago

Islander archives, nov. 3, 1999:

• Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard pleaded no contest in court to a charge of violating the state public records law. The charge was filed against Shumard after he failed to allow The Islander to view resumes submitted for a city post.

• Holmes Beach city commissioners approved the issuance of color-coded hanging tags to residents, joining Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key in using a tag system for residents to return home following an evacuation.

• Manatee County commissioners awarded Dee Percifield and Gene Schaefer a new lease to operate Cafe on the Beach at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Their payment was $123,600 for the first year, with rent increasing $1,000 each year for four more years.

Islander archives, nov. 4, 2009:

• The federal government issued a “record of decision” that advanced Port Dolphin Energy LLC’s plan to construct and operate a 42-mile natural gas pipeline and deepwater port about 28 miles off the island’s coast.

• Bradenton Beach commissioners adopted a records policy to cover the handling of texts, tweets and other types of communications. “Everything goes through her,” city attorney Ricinda Perry said, referring to the city clerk.

• State officials invited Bradenton Beach to pilot a mooring program in the anchorage south of the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

• The Florida Attorney General’s office filed court papers defending the conviction of a Bradenton Beach man sent to prison for shooting a Holmes Beach businesswoman.

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Egmont Key dugout could be centuries old

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter

Tropical Storm Nestor didn’t disturb much along the Southwest Florida coastline as it churned north through the Gulf of Mexico in October.

But it did leave a big surprise for scientists when it exposed what appears to be an old dugout on the north shore of Egmont Key. On Oct. 14, ranger Tom Watson spotted something out of the ordinary sticking up from the sand on the northwest side of the key.

He had found what appears to be a dugout, fully intact, sitting in saltwater.

Watson is the only full-time inhabitant of Egmont Key, situated north of Anna Maria Island in Tampa Bay. He has lived on the small preserve for 30 years, patrolling the shoreline and keeping watch over the flora and fauna while assisting visitors. Egmont is overseen by federal authorities under the Crystal River Wildlife Complex.

Watson did not return The Islander’s phone calls, but local Capt. Christopher Brown, who went to Egmont that day, told The Islander Oct. 29: “It’s not been verified, but from the looks of things, it all points toward a dugout.”

A dugout is a boat made from a hollowed hardwood out tree. Dugouts were typically about 40 feet in length and could seat up to 20 people.

Brown guessed the vessel is from the 1500 or 1600s, but only carbon dating could tell for certain.

Carbon dating is a method for determining the age of organic material, such as wood, by using the properties of a radioactive isotope of carbon.

Brown did not speculate on who might have made the dugout, but if the find is authenticated, it would be the second full dugout recovered in Florida.

The first is on display at the Weedon Island Preserve visitor’s center in St. Petersburg. It washed up in 2001, on the banks of the preserve in Old Tampa Bay. “It’s from the Weeden culture,” Holly Rush, site supervisor with the preserve, told The Islander. “It was confirmed to be 1,100 years old.”

The Weedon dugout was 40 feet long and intact when found.

“They take these artifacts, cut them up into pieces, number them, date them, then piece them back

treehouse owners Lynn tran and richard Hazen confer at a courtroom table march 4, during a hearing about the structure they built in an australian pine tree. islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

a dugout was found partially submerged at egmont Key oct. 14 by ranger tom Watson, who lives on the key. the dugout, if verified, would be the second such item recovered along the Southwest florida coastline. islander courtesy Photo: christopher Brown

About the treehouse fuss?

The year was 2011.

In April or May, Richard Hazen, a resident and owner of Angelinos Sea Lodge at 103 29th St., went to the building department in Holmes Beach City Hall. There, he asked Bob Shaffer, the city inspector, if permits were required for a treehouse he wanted to build on his property.

Shaffer, in turn, consulted with Joe Duennes, the then-building official, and then advised Hazen the city had no regulations.

Hazen’s inquiry did not specify the size, location and features of the treehouse and, at the time.

Hazen didn’t know exactly what he wanted to build. The city officials did not ask for specifics.

He went back to his wife, Lynn Tran, with the news that permits were not required and she became the designer. They hired two carpenters, who built the structure in an Australian pine.

Other pertinent facts: Where’s the treehouse?

• The two-deck, 400 square-foot structure, with solar panels, removal windows, is 30 feet from the erosion-control line — a line that separates the renourished public beach from private property.

What’s the problem?

• The treehouse was built without city and state permits for construction in a 50-foot setback.

• Tran and Hazen challenged a 2013 code board decision that found the treehouse violated the city land-development code and ordered its removal, with petitions and lawsuits. Despite many court losses, they continue filing lawsuits and appeals.

How much has it cost?

To build, the treehouse cost the owners $28,000.

Engineering, survey, city and other fees incurred trying to secure an after-the-fact permit have raised the owners’ treehouse costs to $30,000$50,000.

The city’s legal fees were up to $179,359.17 as of Sept. 30.

together,” Brown said. “That’s what they did with the Weedon Island dugout.”

Brown has a theory that the Egmont Key dugout had been sitting in freshwater in the Manatee River for centuries.

“When these wooden boats sit in saltwater, after about a hundred years, there is nothing left of them.

The worms get in the wood, they decay. This one had to be in the right place, in the right sand and the right water to look this good,” Brown said.

After removing the found dugout from the beach, several people helped Brown and Watson cover it with saltwater-soaked towels to keep the moisture in the — Kathy Prucnell wood.

Brown said he understood state officials would be going to Egmont to date the dugout, but The Islander TREEHOUSE coNtiNued from Page 1 was unable to confirm which agency or when the the city and seven actions against the DEP for alleged carbon dating might take place. violations of the owners’ private property and constitutional rights.

An hourlong hearing beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7, is set on several motions, including motions to dismiss from Holmes Beach and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, before Judge Charles Sniffin.

The other 2018 case — city-initiated litigation to enforce a magistrate’s decision ordering the treehouse removal and a $50 daily fine, now at more than $78,050 — awaits the outcome of the 2013 case. Judge Edward Nicholas decided in April to defer the 2018 case hearings until the 2013 case is decided.

A fourth treehouse case is in federal court — now the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The owners appealed their loss on due process, takings and civil rights grounds in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. The city’s response to the owner-filed the treehouse at 29th Street and the beach access appeal expected sometime in November.

Except for the federal case, proceedings will be remains oct. 30 despite years of conflict between heard in the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 the owners and the city of Holmes Beach and the Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. florida department of environmental Protection.

1st Annual Celebration of Living on Anna Maria Island

5-7 PM Wednesday Nov. 27 City Pier Park on Anna Maria, under the sails at Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

Bring your own beverage and appetizer to share, as well as a cash donation for All Island Denominations (AID) and nonperishable food items for Roser Food Pantry.

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Holmes Beach committee makes comp plan recommendation By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter

The ranking committee chose its top bidder.

Following a series of meetings, a committee formed to select a firm to assist the planning commission in its task to revamp the Holmes Beach comprehensive plan made its recommendation.

A comp plan states community goals, including growth, development, transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing policy and regulations.

The committee, which comprised Mayor Judy Titsworth, director of development services Eran Wasserman, city treasurer Lori Hill, Commissioner Carol Soustek and planning commission Chair Scott Boyd, met Oct. 30 and gave La Rue Planning of Fort Myers

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the top score. The company bid $150,000 for the project.

Boyd was absent with excuse from the Oct. 30 meeting, but provided the committee with his ranking tally.

Previously, the committee ranked the proposals, but had not reviewed sample comp plans from the firms and included those numbers in the total. Members read the plans prior to their Oct. 30 meeting and arrived prepared with their recommendations.

Soustek said the proposal by La Rue was her top choice because the sample comp plan demonstrated â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of the boxâ&#x20AC;? thinking for solutions to issues facing the city, such as traffic and parking.

The other committee members agreed.

The city considered five planning firms that responded to a request for proposals, including Calvin Giordano and Associates of Clearwater, which ranked second; S&ME Inc. of Orlando, third; KCI Technologies of Tampa, fourth; and CH Planning of Philadelphia, fifth.

All the bids exceed the $50,000 budgeted for the project in 2018-19, but another $50,000 was budgeted for 2019-20.

The planning commission will pick up sample comp plans at a meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, and have one-page summaries prepared before another meeting Dec. 4.

The summaries will be provided for review by the city commission at its Dec. 10 meeting.

Holmes Beach seeks to fill human resources position

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Holmes Beach is looking for a human resources guru.

Mary Buonagura, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human resources analyst for six years, resigned Nov. 1.

Buonagura, who was hired as administrative assistant by former Mayor Carmel Monti, had a goal to employ a community-oriented police chief, a proactive code compliance department and a skilled building official.

In her resignation letter, Buonagura wrote that she had accomplished the objectives set in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Police) Chief Bill Tokajer, (code compliance supervisor) James Thomas and his crew, and (building official) Neal Schwartz represent excellent hires and will guide you into the future with expertise, grace and service,â&#x20AC;? she wrote.

Her last day will be Nov. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to head off to my home in the mountains and start writing books,â&#x20AC;? Buonagura said. mary Buonagura, Holmes Beach human resources The city will post the job listing and requirements analyst, leads a discussion march 13 on mobility devices at city hall, 5801 marina drive. islander file to its website at www.holmesbeachfl.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chrisann Silver esformes

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Shop a wonderful array of vintage vendors and local artists. It’s a great treasure-hunting experience!

The Island Players issued a casting call for the third play of the 71st season — “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abaire.

The auditions with director James Thaggard will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Anna Maria theater, 10009 Gulf Drive.

The play will run Jan. 9-26.

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Sylvia marnie, Jeffrey Steiger and mark Shoemaker will appear on the island Players’ stage in November in alan ayckbourn’s comedy, “relatively Speaking.” the production, directed by Heiko Knipfelberg, also will feature actress Kristin mazzitelli. the comedy will open thursday, Nov. 7, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 17. Performances will be 8 p.m. tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the theater, 10009 gulf drive, anna maria. the theater is dark mondays. tickets are $23 each. the box office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. mondays-Saturdays throughout the run, as well as an hour before performances. for more information, call the box office at 941 778-5755 or go to www.theislandplayers.org. islander courtesy Photo

Off Stage Ladies to lunch

The next meeting of the Off Stage Ladies auxiliary of the Island Players will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at IMG Academy Golf Club, 3450 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton.

The cost of the luncheon will be $20.

OSL will host a presentation on Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota.

For more information, contact OSL vice president/ membership Roe Duncan at 941-932-2798.

IGW hosts art reception

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Island Gallery West will showcase work by watercolorist Judy Saltzman during a reception Friday, Nov. 8.

Saltzman’s display is titled “What’s Cookin’” and she celebrates in her paintings how food provides people with a sense of well-being and comfort.

The reception will be 5:30-8 p.m.

The co-op gallery is at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

For more information, call the gallery at 941-7786648.

Cortez site of 2-day stone crab festival

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Cortez celebrates a seasonal delicacy with the annual Stone Crab Festival, which will take place on the waterfront in the fishing village 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10.

The Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, will host the “Peace, Love and Claws” event, presenting musicians on three stages.

The music lineup Nov. 9 includes Terry Helm, 10 a.m.; Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, noon; Tim Chandler, noon; Donadi, Yoder, Moore and the Strange, 2 p.m.; the Chris Anderson band, 4 p.m.; Jason Haram, 6 p.m.; and Buzz Factor, 6 p.m.

The entertainment Nov. 10 includes Poppa Grump, 10 a.m.; Eric von Band, noon; Stockton Bros, 5 p.m.; Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio, 2 p.m.; Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, 3 p.m.; RJ Howson, Mike Kach and Friends, 4 p.m.; and TC and the Troublemakers, 5 p.m.

Plans also include a kids zone, arts and crafts vendors and “stone crab, stone crab and more stone crab.”

For more information, call the restaurant at 941798-2035.

‘Symphony on the Sand’ set for nov. 9 at Coquina Beach

The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra is bound for the beach.

AMICCO will perform its seventh annual “Symphony on the Sand” concert at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

AMICCO, in a news release, said the “great beach concert” will include an evening of music, food and dancing.

Tickets are priced at different levels: • $125 for the concert, small-plates dinner and wine or beer.

• $75 for deck seating at the concert and two beverages.

• $50 for concert seating and two beverages.

• $20 for bring-your-on seat admission to the concert.

Tickets are available online at symphonyonthesand.com.

The event is “rain or shine.”

For more information, call AMICCO’s Jeanie Pickwick at 540-325-3268.

AGAMI hosts ‘paint-arounds’

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island will launch its 30th anniversary year with a party and “paint-arounds.”

The celebrating will take place at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8.

AGAMI’s history states the guild — established in 1989 by founding president Genevieve Novicky Alban — was the first organized nonprofit artists’ group on the island. The group’s mission is to promote artists and develop an artistic community.

AGAMI’s party “will spill out into the parking lot, with popular local artists participating in a series of paint-arounds,” according to a news release. Participating artists include Jo Anne Curtain, Pat Kness, SueLynn Cotton, Susanna Spann, Anne Abgott, Cheryl Jorgensen, Roger Rockefeller and Dee Pastorius.

AGAMI’s guests will have the opportunity to win the finished paintings, as well as see a collection of paintings based on island history.

For more information, call the gallery at 941-7786694.

Island happenings

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Uniting to ‘Feed the Hungry’ mayors feed the Hungry Program participants gather Nov. 1 at Holmes Beach city Hall, 5801 marina drive, for the kickoff of the 32nd annual thanksgiving food drive. Nonperishable food donations will be collected at city hall and other locations — including the islander — in manatee and Sarasota counties through Nov. 22. Supporters include: Barbara Hempel, far left, and husband Herman Hempel, president of the ellenton Parrish Lions club; Shirley Pearson, event organizer; angel colonneso, manatee county clerk of court; Joel Swallow, program chairman; manatee county Sheriff rick Wells; Holmes Beach mayor Judy titsworth; and Holmes Beach Police Sgt. Brian Hall. islander Photo: chrisann Silver esformes

Holmes Beach hosts Mayors Feed the Hungry kickoff Local officials hosted a kickoff Nov. 1 for the Mayors Feed the Hungry campaign.

The effort, a collaboration involving local officials and community nonprofit representatives, involves collecting food at hundreds of locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The food drive will be Nov. 11-22.

Attention: Wishbook wishes sought from local nonprofits

Christmas decorations already are in stock at some stores, which signals to The Islander that it is time to collect “wishes” from local community groups.

Each year, the week of Thanksgiving, The Islander publishes its Wishbook, a special section containing the needs and wants of local nonprofits so that Anna Maria Island residents and visitors can fill them while shopping for the holidays.

If you represent a community group, please, send The Islander a list of your organization’s needs to calendar@islander.org.

The deadline for entries to the Wishbook is Friday, Nov. 15.

The Wishbook will publish Wednesday, Nov. 27, in advance of Thanksgiving.

Longboat Key center introduces JFCS at meetup

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key will host a meet-and-greet for people interested in learning about the JFCS of the Suncoast.

JFCS is a family agency serving residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier counties.

The meet-and-greet program will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

Attendees will learn about caregiver support, counseling and bereavement services, as well as brain health classes.

Other programs at the center include glass painting, fitness classes and discussion groups.

The center is at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. For more information, call the office at 941-3836493.

To launch the effort, organizers gathered at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, issuing appeals for donations.

A request from Mayors Feed the Hungry noted, “Thanksgiving is a time to share our blessings. …

Please help us feed the hungry this holiday season.”

Requested donations include canned and jarred foods such as soup, tuna, vegetables, fruits, pasta sauce, condensed milk and peanut butter.

Donations of packaged foods — rice, pasta, cereal, stuffing mix and instant potatoes — also are requested.

For more, go to mayorsfeedthehungry.org.

Senior Adventures plans craft day at Annie Silver

The Senior Adventures group will gather Friday, Nov. 8, for a craft day at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach.

Senior Adventures is a group that plans weekly outings or gatherings — usually Fridays — either off the island or at the Annie Silver Community Center.

The crafting will begin at about 10 a.m.

Attendees were asked to bring a snack to share.

For more information or reservations, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

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The Islander Calendar

For the week Nov. 6-13 compiled by Lisa Neff, calendar@islander.org

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Leslie robbins’ “the developer” is one of the pieces in “Historic anna maria,” the artists’ guild of anna maria island gallery exhibit in November. agami will hold a reception 5-8 p.m. friday, Nov. 8, to highlight the exhibit and launch its 30th anniversary year. the gallery is at 5414 marina drive, Holmes Beach. islander courtesy Photo

Friday, Nov. 8 5-8 p.m. — Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island anniversary party and reception, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

5:30-8 p.m. — Island Gallery West reception, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Saturday, Nov. 9 4:30 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s Symphony on the Sandy, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach.

Fee applies. Information: 540-325-3268.

Sunday, Nov. 10 7:30 p.m. — Island Players auditions, “Ripcord,” 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755.

ONGOING ON AMI Nov. 7-17, Island Players present “Relatively Speaking,” 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755.

Throughout November, “Historic Anna Maria” display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6694.

Throughout November, “What’s Cookin’” exhibit, 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.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI

Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Information: 941-359-5700.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around Nov. 16-17, Canine Christmas, Bradenton.

12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays Dec. 14, Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, Bradenton. after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

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

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI

Dec. 5, Holiday Splendor at the Ringling, Sarasota.

Nov. 17, Anna Maria Island Privateers, Shiprek Poker Run, Dec. 6-8, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton. various locations.

Dec. 14-Jan. 4, Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom, Sarasota.

Dec. 8, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s Jan. 16-26, 2020, Manatee County Fair, Palmetto. holiday concert, Holmes Beach.

Jan. 20, Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island 11th annual Fine Dec. 13-15, Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival, BraArt Exhibition, Bradenton. denton Beach.

Feb. 8, Bradenton Area River Regatta, Bradenton and PalDec. 14, Center of Anna Maria Island’s Sha Na Na concert, metto.

Anna Maria.

Feb. 15-16, Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez.

May 2, 2020, Bourbon, Beats and Eats, Holmes Beach.

March 7, ArtSlam, Bradenton.

OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND April 3-5, Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota.

Saturday, Nov. 9 KIDS & FAMILY 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cortez Stone Crab Festival, Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-798ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND 2035.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 7 p.m. — Manatee Community Band fall concert, Neel Per6 p.m. — Bad Art Night for teens and tweens, Island Library, forming Arts Center, 11 E. 60th Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

941-363-1237.

Friday, Nov. 8 Sunday, Nov. 10 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots parenting, Island Library, 5701 Marina 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cortez Stone Crab Festival, Swordfish Grill, Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

4628 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-798-2035.

Saturday, Nov. 9 Wednesday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. — Origami club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, 11:30 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies of the Island Players luncheon Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. and program, IMG Academy Golf Club, 3450 El Conquistador ParkTuesday, Nov. 12 way, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-932-2798.

10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Through Dec. 1, “The Orchid Show: Blossoms of Asia” exhibit and special programming, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-366-5731.

Through Dec. 6, “Jack Davis: Drawing American Pop Culture,” Ringling College of Art and Design, 2363 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-7563.

Through Dec. 13, “Giving Thanks: Open Juried Show,” Art Center Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941746-2862.

Through Dec. 31, “Always Ready” U.S. Coast Guard exhibit, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

Through Jan. 5, “Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures,” the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Through Jan. 13, “Tour du Monde,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-359-5700.

Through Aug. 1, 2020, “Remaking the World: Abstraction from the Permanent Collection,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-3595700.

Second Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., Lunch and Learn program, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., Art After 5, John and Mable Ringling

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 30, Bridge Street tree lighting, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 6, Holmes Beach holiday celebration and art walk, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 7, Center of Anna Maria Island Lester Family Fun Day, Anna Maria.

Dec. 13, Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza holiday walkabout, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 13, Anna Maria holiday celebration, Anna Maria.

Dec. 14, Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade, islandwide.

Dec. 14, Bridge Street Christmas celebration and boat parade, Bradenton Beach.

ONGOING OFF AMI Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stelliferous Star Talk, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

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

Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Second and fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. KidSpace, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesday, Nov. 6 1 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.

3 p.m. — Ukulele class, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Thursday, Nov. 7 2 p.m. — Knit and crochet Sunshine Stitchers, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Friday, Nov. 8 10 a.m. — Senior Adventures’ craft day, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941538-0945.

Monday, Nov. 11 1 p.m. — Old Soldiers and Old Sailors Parade, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

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

3 p.m. — Ukulele class, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ONGOING ON AMI Wednesdays Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Einstein’s Circle on Anna Maria Island, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.

First Wednesdays, 10 a.m., “Ask A Master Gardener” in collaboration with the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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.

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

Information: 941-778-1908.

Tuesdays through May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers’ Market, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

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

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina

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LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 15-17, Anna Maria Island Art League Wellness Weekend, Holmes Beach.

Nov. 16, Center of Anna Maria Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ocean of Hope with Philippe Cousteau Jr., Anna Maria.

Nov. 23, Anna Maria Island Garden Club plant sale, Anna Maria.

Nov. 27, Thanks-Living community celebration and beneďŹ t, Anna Maria.

OFF AMI Friday, Nov. 8 9 a.m.-noon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Manatee County Master Gardeners â&#x20AC;&#x153;open gardenâ&#x20AC;? celebration, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941722-4524.

1-2:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meet and Greet with JFCS of the Suncoast, Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6493.

Saturday, Nov. 9 9 a.m.-noon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Manatee County Master Gardeners â&#x20AC;&#x153;open gardenâ&#x20AC;? celebration, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941722-4524.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Nov. 17, Yappy Hour to beneďŹ t Wildlife Inc., Bradenton.

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130.

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

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

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

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.

Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., Still I Run running club, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mcfacheris@ gmail.com.

Mondays, noon, AMI 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-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.

Information: 941-778-6341.

Keep Manatee Beautiful cancels Sandblast

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna

Cortez museum closed nov. 9

The Florida Maritime Museum will close to the public Saturday, Nov. 9, for Veterans Day, which is Monday, Nov. 11.

The museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, will resume normal business hours at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Keep Manatee Beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduled Sandblast sandsculpting contest Nov. 2 at Manatee Public Beach was canceled due to lack of team participation, according to executive director Jennifer Hoffman.

The organization did not provide notice of the cancellation on its website or Facebook page.

Hoffman said the organization was looking into whether to schedule the sandsculpting contest next year.

The competition was postponed in 2018 due to red tide.

Past events featured a team sandsculpture competition to raise funds to support Keep Manatee Beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs.

Parade, ceremony to mark Veterans Day in Anna Maria The city of Anna Maria will host the Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. The parade will begin at Anna Maria City Hall, at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive.

The procession will continue on Pine Avenue to City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

The event will feature several high school march-

ing bands, local businesses on floats and decorated vehicles.

In the park, the city will host a Veterans Day ceremony.

Later, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will host an ice cream social on the museum grounds, 402 Pine Ave. For more information, call city hall at 941-7086130.

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OFF AMI Saturday, Nov. 9 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Discover the Island, Egmont Key, reached by ferry, Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St. Petersburg.

Fee applies. Information: egmontkey.info.

Sunday, Nov. 10 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Discover the Island, Egmont Key, reached by ferry, Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St. Petersburg.

Fee applies. Information: egmontkey.info.

GOOD TO KNOW SAVE THE DATES Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Nov. 28, Thanksgiving.

Dec. 22, Winter solstice.

Dec. 22-30, Hanukkah begins.

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Dec. 25, Christmas.

Privateers to hold poker run

The annual Anna Maria Island Privateers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shiprekâ&#x20AC;? Poker Run will be Sunday, Nov. 17.

The run will begin at Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coral, 4511 US-41, Palmetto, with registration at 10 a.m. and â&#x20AC;&#x153;kickstands upâ&#x20AC;? at 11:30 a.m.

Stops on the run include DCoy Ducks in Holmes Beach, Drift In in Bradenton Beach and the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 in Bradenton. An after-party will be at the Moose Lodge 2177, 203 Ninth St. Drive W., Palmetto.

Proceeds from the poker run will go to the nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship fund, which helps send local students to college.

For costs and registration details, go online to amiprivateers.memberlodge.org.

For more information, call Tim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hammerâ&#x20AC;?

Thompson at 941-780-1668.

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From spooky to spectacular, kids collect prizes, goodies … adults visit and children await judging at the annual anna maria island chamber of commerce trail of treats Halloween contest oct.

31 at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. afterward, the costumed kids and chaperones took to the streets to visit businesses giving out candy and treats to young and old. islander Photos: Sandy ambrogi

Bubble, bubble, toil and paddle

conrad elmore channels a young Sheldon cooper in his scientist coat at the trail of treats costume contest oct.

31. elmore won the best boy’s costume in the 6-8 age group.

islanders rejane monetti, felica goett, Jamie Bond, Jen Bowman and carol carter, an anna maria commissioner, pause before launching their paddleboards and kayaks oct. 27 at 85th Street for a Halloween witches’ paddle through anna maria island waterways. Bowman organized the event and said other “witches” came out of canals along the way to join the group. the trip ended at the Waterline marina resort and Beach club in Holmes Beach. islander Photos: Sandy ambrogi

Zoe Bourgoing mugs a “walking dead” face in her zombie costume at the oct.

31 anna maria island chamber of commerce’s trail of treats. Zoe won best girl’s costume in the 11-12 age division.

Jen Bowman maneuvers a kayak just after launching from 85th Street in Holmes Beach oct. 27 for a Halloween-inspired witches’ paddle through anna maria island waterways.

rejane monetti grins from her paddleboard as the witches’ paddle gets underway oct.

27 from a launch at 85th Street in Holmes Beach. the group paddled to the Waterline resort just in time for witches brew at happy hour.

costumed girls in the 9-10 age group gather around the judges’ table oct. 31 at the anna maria island chamber of commerce trail of treats to listen for the winners’ list in the Halloween costume contest.

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And follow the chamber’s Trail of Treats the sidewalk at the island Shopping center in the heart of Holmes Beach is crowded with trick-ortreaters and their parents oct. 31, as they visit the shops during the ami chamber trail of treats. islander Photo: Brook morrison

Jeannine india’s costume is art imitating life as she hands out candy at Seaside Laundromat in the island Shopping center during the oct. 31 anna maria island chamber of commerce trail of treats. the ami Halloween walkabout included handouts by local businesses. islander Photo: Brook morrison

Left: one-year old mazzy champ took home top honors in the 2-andunder age group with her coppertone baby impression at the anna maria island chamber of commerce’s trail of treats oct. 31. islander Photo: Sandy ambrogi

Business and Property Owners

2019 MANATEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTION NOTICE The 2019 Manatee County Tax Roll has been delivered to the Tax Collector by the Property Appraiser. Collection of Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property Taxes begins on November 5, 2019.

trick-or-treaters mug for the camera as they stop by the doctor’s office garden for goodies during the ami chamber trail of treats. islander Photo: Brook morrison

The 2019 Tax Bills will be mailed on or about November 5, 2019.

You can pay your taxes, print duplicate bills and receipts, and sign up for email alerts on taxcollector.com.

All City and County taxes assessed on the Tax Roll are entitled to these discounts for early payment: November 5 through December 4 —- 4% December 5 through December 31 — 3% January 1 through January 31 — 2% February 1 through February 29 — 1% Payable with no discount in March | Delinquent April 1

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The applicable discount is based on the date your payment is received or postmarked. Payments received or postmarked after March 31 must be paid in certified funds and must include interest and advertising which accrue when taxes are delinquent.

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For more information call 941.750.9566 Property tax payoff amount, payment status or confirmation cannot be obtained by telephone.

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Anna Maria Farmers Market success holds steady By ryan Paice islander reporter

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To the market Neil currie, co-owner of Saucy guys, a sauce and spice company, stands at the ready for customers oct. 29 at the anna maria farmers market. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Three Island Monkeys, told The Islander Oct. 29 the market boosts walking traffic.

“I mean it’s good for walking traffic,” she said.

“But I think, right now, it’s just really slow. I mean, I’m going to be honest, our September was pretty bad, and I think for most people it was, too.”

She had concerns about some goods sold at the market last year being redundant with what was offered at Pine Avenue businesses, but she hasn’t seen anything that concerns her this year.

Former Anna Maria City Commissioner Brian Seymour, owner of the Anna Maria General Store on Pine Avenue, told The Islander Oct. 30 that he is a fan of the market but is not sure it accomplishes the city’s goal.

“I think it’s a great service for the community and the residents and visitors alike,” he said. “As far as, ‘is it bringing more business to Pine Avenue?’ That’s a hard one to say.”

Seymour said business at his store has been down, but he hopes the new Anna Maria City Pier will bring back nightlife to the avenue and business to his shop.

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“As a businessperson, I’m just looking forward to, hopefully, the pier getting done sooner than later,” he said. “That’s going to make the biggest impact on Pine Avenue, in my opinion.”

The pier is set to open in late January-late February 2020.

Nevertheless, Seymour said he hopes the city continues to hold the farmers market after the pier opens.

“I don’t look at it as a hindrance to my business,” he said. “I think it’s a great service to the community, and I think it should remain in place.”

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Three weeks into the Anna Maria Farmers Market season and business remains booming.

At least, until the midday Florida heat arrives.

Keeping to the shade of his tent, Tillman Thomas, owner of Grumpy’s Farm Market, told The Islander Oct. 29 that most of the outdoor market’s business arrives before noon and the heat that comes with it.

“It’s too hot, and people don’t eat when it’s hot,” Thomas said. “This is crazy, there’s no breeze or nothing.”

However, he added that business has remained steady since he joined the market in the first year.

“Business has still been good,” he said. “It’s been about the same every year.”

The market has operated for three seasons at City Pier Park, at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard.

Thomas said the market benefits from the foreign tourists attracted to the island because they are used to outdoor markets and are more willing to brave the elements.

Neil Currie, co-owner of Saucy Guys, a sauce and spice company, said the market’s third week was the best so far, despite the sweltering heat. Temperatures were pushing into the 90s.

“Business is good,” Currie said. “It’s going great, actually. … The first week was good, and the second week wasn’t as good as the first week, but this week here has made up for both weeks.”

Anna Maria deputy clerk Debbie Haynes, who organizes the market, told The Islander in an Oct. 30 email that one vendor couldn’t make the Oct. 29 date, but no vendors have withdrawn from the market.

The market was organized to help attract people to the city, especially the businesses on Pine Avenue, to compensate for the closure of the Historic Anna Maria City Pier.

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Center looks to green campaign, snowbirds to grow income By ryan Paice islander reporter

The Center of Anna Maria Island is facing an uphill financial battle in fiscal 2019-20.

The center lost $80,118 in net income in the first quarter, which began July 1. The nonprofit made $145,243 more through the same period in 2018, when it was $65,125 in the green.

The deficit includes $48,296 in concession funds received from Manatee County for new vans and fitness equipment, which the nonprofit purchased earlier this year. The center also plans to ask the county for more money to renovate bathrooms and repair the roof.

“It’s slow right now, so we’re not in a rush to start tearing everything out,” executive director Chris Culhane said at the Oct. 28 board of directors meeting.

Without county funding, the difference between the nonprofit’s current and previous fiscal year grows larger.

The center made $149,798 in operating income, including $8,975 in net revenue from fundraising and $12,617 from programs. However, it logged $274,220 in operating expenses, resulting in a $124,422 deficit in operating income and expenditures.

Board chair David Zaccagnino said the first quarter also was slow last year, but the center had received an endowment, as well as city funding. He added that he expects revenues to increase heading into the winter and spring tourist season, with the arrival of snowbirds.

Culhane also said he expects snowbirds to boost the nonprofit’s financial situation.

“Snowbird season will help dramatically, and we have already seen a huge influx of returning members,” Culhane wrote in a Nov. 1 email to The Islander. “In the past couple of weeks, we have had over 80 returning or new members sign up. This will significantly help our financials, and we have budgeted for member-

Center to host conservationist Philippe Cousteau Jr. Philippe cousteau Jr., the host and producer of “awesome Planet” on fox and star of “caribbean Pirate treasure” on the travel channel, will participate in “ocean of Hope,” set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the center of anna maria island, 407 magnolia ave., anna maria. cousteau, grandson of conservationist Jacques cousteau, will deliver the keynote presentation. islander Suzi fox of anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring also will make remarks. admission is $25. for more information, call the center of anna maria island at 941-7781908. islander courtesy Photo

ship revenue to almost double from last month to this month.”

“We fully budgeted and expect to be in the red through October, but will make a dramatic turn around once season kicks in, just as all other island businesses do,” he continued.

Meanwhile, the center is gearing up for “Ocean of Hope” with Phillippe Cousteau Jr., a host and producer of television nature documentaries, including “Xploration Awesome Planet” on FOX, which was nominated for Emmy awards.

Cousteau will discuss environmental conservation efforts, as well as tell personal stories and offer insights, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Suzi Fox, executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, also will speak, commenting on her efforts to monitor and support sea turtle nesting on the island.

Zaccagnino said the center received a couple of

Saturday stroll on the avenue artist Pam fortenberry, right, talks with Vivien and Stephen Stafford of the united Kingdom at the anna maria island Historical Society museum Nov. 2, during the art and culture Stroll in the city. fortenberry and artist Barbara truemper-green showed their work Nov. 2 at the museum, 402 Pine ave., anna maria. islander Photos: Lisa Neff

“large sponsorship commitments” for the event, but declined to provide details.

Development director Jim McDaniel said the center would launch one of the nonprofit’s first green initiative programs at the event.

He said the nonprofit plans to purchase mini-reefs — small structures placed underwater to cultivate sea life and promote clean water — for resale at “Ocean of Hope.”

People also will have the option to purchase a center wish list item alongside a mini-reef.

The center also is working on lining up music groups and sponsors for a second concert series, which will begin in January 2020.

Outside of the series, the center will host Sha Na Na Saturday, Dec. 14, for the group’s 50th anniversary.

Tickets can be purchased for $48-$68 from the Manatee Performing Arts Center at 941-749-1111 or tickets.manateeperformingartscenter.com.

chuck Shoemaker of Bradenton Beach and eau claire, Wisconsin, visits with artist emerson Quillin at emerson’s Studio Store on Pine avenue in anna maria during the art and culture Stroll in the city. during the event Nov. 2, patrons of the arts visited Pine avenue venues, including emerson’s, anna maria island Historical Society, three island monkeys, olive oil outpost, a Beachy Place and anna maria island accommodations/the flip flop Shop.

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Holmes Beach on track for 2019-20 capital improvements

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

A new fiscal year started Oct. 1 for Holmes Beach and several projects are in the works.

City engineer Lynn Burnett presented plans Oct. 22 for capital improvement projects, including timelines and costs.

“This is basically our roadmap for this coming fiscal year and everything that we have planned throughout the city,” she said.

City commissioners reached consensus on the schedule and scope for the CIP projects, including stormwater improvements and maintenance, seawalls, dredging, sidewalks, the Key Royale Bridge, crosswalks, curbs, striping and signage, street beautification and the new skate and dog parks at city field.

Stormwater improvements Burnett said construction of “Phase C” of the stormwater infiltration project is about 90% complete.

It includes a portion of the field adjacent to city hall on Marina Drive, where the new skate park and dog park are planned, as well as the area of Gulf Drive-Avenue E-Fourth Avenue and some cross streets in the area south of Manatee Avenue.

Construction should be completed this month.

Design plans for “Phase D,” which includes drainage between Marina and Palm drives from 80th to 84th streets, will commence in December, with construction in spring 2020, after the tourist season, lasting through November 2020.

Burnett also mentioned stormwater maintenance on Key Royale, where for several years the city has been cleaning, re-slipping and placing WaStop tidal valves in aging pipes.

She said 88 pipes needed maintenance on Key Royale at $8,300 per pipe. Due to the expense, the work was spread over 10 years, with the city fixing eight-10 pipes each year.

Seawall reconstruction Burnett said seawalls — including at Marina Drive and 67th Street and at Marina Drive between Gulf Drive and 56th Street — were assessed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA agreed to include reconstruction of the seawall portion along the basin that runs along Marina Drive from Gulf Drive and 56th Street as part of its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project.

The design for both projects is complete and permitting is not required because the city received an exemption from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corp of Engineers.

Because the project is critical to public safety, Burnett said the bid packages are prepared and she plans to provide the commission with a contractor recommendation by the end of 2019, with construction to commence in January 2020 or February 2020 — several months ahead of schedule.

A flashing beacon warning motorists to “watch for pedestrians” was placed at 54th Street on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. The next in a series of new flashing crosswalk installations will be placed mid-block between Guava and Carissa streets and also between 54th and 55th streets on Gulf Drive, with construction December 2019-January 2020. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

to dredge the channel at 63rd Street and behind 65th Street.

The dredging was planned to start in May or June, but staff with the Corp, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Marine Fisheries surveyed for potential seagrass mitigation requirements, which delayed the project.

She said the area to be dredged is small and close to the shore, where pipes and broken seawalls allowed sediment to collect in the boat basin.

According to Burnett, the project will commence in January 2020 and should be completed by May. Sidewalk repairs The sidewalk repair plan includes 123 locations in need of fixes, with segments spanning from a foot to 171 feet in length.

Burnett said the locations were prioritized and public works would repair sidewalks less than 10 feet over the next year.

Any sections longer than 10 feet will be contracted for repair.

She said she must coordinate with Manatee County to ensure the city doesn’t repair damaged sidewalks that could be torn up by county repairs.

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and 56th Street.

Striping and signage Enhanced lane striping and for bike lane signage Key Royale Bridge repairs along Marina and Gulf drives from Manatee Avenue Burnett provided the commission with a Florida to 85th Street will be completed by mid-November, Department of Transportation report on the bridge on according to Burnett.

Key Royale Drive, including recommended repairs.

She said the bridge needs routine maintenance Street beautification and Eran Wasserman, development services director, Burnett said street beautification has two compois working on securing a contract for the repairs. nents — painted curbs and updated landscaping by The city budgeted $80,000 for the repairs in public works on local roads, as well as DOT grant pos2019-20, but the project could come in under budget, sibilities to improve state roads with native plantings.

Channel dredging At the request of the Holmes Beach Police Depart- according to Burnett.

She said DOT grants cap at $100,000 and sugment and West Manatee Fire Rescue, the city plans gested she work with the parks and beautification comFlashing crosswalks mittee to recommend projects. The committee will next The next in a series of new flashing crosswalk meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at city hall, 5801 installations will be placed mid-block between Guava Marina Drive. and Carissa streets and also between 54th and 55th Commission Chair Jim Kihm complimented streets on Gulf Drive, with construction set for Decem- recent native plantings by public works in medians ber 2019-January 2020, according to Burnett. and parks.

Two more planned locations include Gulf Drive at White Avenue and Palm Drive at 72nd Street. Improve- Skate park construction ments also will involve installing U.S. Americans with Burnett said drainage improvements at city field Disabilities Act compliant mats on sidewalks and pos- have been completed and the city received skate park sibly shelters provided by Manatee County Area Tran- design plans from contractor, American Ramp Co. sit.

She said the city has a contractor — Tom Sanger Burnett said flashing beacons also are planned for Pool and Spa of Bradenton — donating to the skate Marina Drive between Gulf Drive and 56th Street, but bowl at the park, along with other donors. those would not be installed until other improvements Burnett said construction on the skate park could are made in the area. start this month and would continue through July 2020.

Curb modifications The city budgeted $25,000 for curbing, but the Dog park changes Some deteriorated seawalls in Holmes Beach, such funding is insufficient to curb a street. So Burnett said Burnett said the dog park will be resurfaced and as this one near 78th Street, will undergo repairs in the funds would be used to modify curbs at trolley amenities and fencing installed, with a ribbon-cutting 2020. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes stops, including on Marina Drive between Gulf Drive for city field tentatively scheduled for December.

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open house attendees listen to clayton Lease, a firefighter/ paramedic, Nov. 2 at West manatee fire rescue Station 1, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton.

Lease described the firefighter/ paramedic’s role in providing advance life support. islander Photos: courtesy rodney Kwiatkowski

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Former mayor critiques walkability in Bradenton Beach By ryan Paice islander reporter

Between a lack of walking space and an abundance of obstructions, Bradenton Beach isn’t the most walkable community.

At least, that’s how former Mayor Bill Shearon feels.

Shearon told The Islander Oct. 31 that he walks in the city two-three hours a day and believes Bradenton Beach is unsafe for pedestrians Shearon and people with disabilities. He said improving walkability was a focus for the city when he was in office, but it has fallen by the wayside.

“The main concern is sidewalks,” Shearon said.

“All of the sidewalks in Bradenton Beach are narrow and, when you put obstacles in those sidewalks, that’s a real concern.”

Shearon pointed to sidewalks on Bridge Street, which are frequently lined with A-frame signs, merchandise and furniture from local merchants. He said someone in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller cannot traverse the shopping district without a challenge.

Shearon, who is sight-impaired, asked that Bridge Street Merchants coordinate the placement of signs, merchandise and other items so pedestrians could walk a “straight shot” from Gulf Drive to the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

“A sidewalk is supposed to be for pedestrian use and safety, and when you put obstacles or encroachments — things that hang over into the sidewalk — that becomes a health, safety and welfare issue,” Shearon said. “If people could use a little common sense, then everyone could be happy.”

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Parked vehicles line the south side of third Street North Nov. 2 next to a “No ParKiNg” sign in Bradenton Beach. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Shearon challenged city commissioners to grab wheelchairs and use them along Bridge Street so they might better understand his issue.

City code allows a commercial tenant a 2-by-3 foot A-frame sign. The A-frame signs cannot be placed beyond the overhang of the building.

Shearon, however, would like the city to implement more stringent policies regarding the signs to prevent them from obstructing pedestrians. However, he didn’t propose an alternative.

The problems aren’t confined to Bridge Street, according to Shearon.

He said vehicles parked in public rights of way are

By Kathy Prucnell

Island police blotter

Anna Maria Oct. 17, 200 block of Lakeview Drive, suspicious incident. An unknown person entered a cottage being remodeled. Footprints were found on brown paper left by a flooring contractor, but nothing was missing.

Contractors working on the project were contacted and denied being inside.

Oct. 21, 200 block of Oak Avenue, burglary. A complainant reported someone entered a residence without permission and removed a TV and other electronics valued at $5,800.

Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach Oct. 24, 1000 block of Gulf Drive North, domestic violence. Responding to a dropped 911 call, Bradenton Beach police arrested a Bradenton woman for battery. The woman told police a former boyfriend grabbed her, spit in her face and threw her phone into the parking lot after they argued about him speaking to women on the street. The man, on the other hand, said the woman smashed her own phone, repeatedly struck him in the face and kicked him in the ribs. An officer determined the woman was the aggressor based on the man’s injuries.

Oct. 28, Daquiri Deck, 113 Bridge St., suspicious incident. At 3:15 a.m., a Bradenton Beach police officer observed a woman climb from a construction site and followed her to the side of a restaurant and bar, where she began washing mud from her legs and shoes. The officer approached the woman, who told police she was employed by the bar, but then advised she was a former employee. A man joined the woman and the officer, who advised both people to leave. They did.

Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD. Holmes Beach Oct. 23, 5400 block of Marina Drive, criminal mischief. A man was driving north when an unknown male broke his driver’s side window with an unknown object. Holmes Beach police canvassed the area for the perpetrator but did not find a suspect.

Oct. 23, Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, theft. Ribeye steaks, other meat and antihistamines valued at $95 were taken by a Bradenton man. The man was seen putting the items under his clothing and leaving the store parking lot in a white truck. Holmes Beach police pulled over the truck, found two packages of meat and

the antihistamine and arrested the man.

Oct. 24, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, trespass/camping. Police found a man lying on the ground, behind dumpsters at the north end of the parking lot. The man initially told police he was fine, but after being cited for violating the camping ordinance and trespass, he signed the trespass warning with a curse word and requested medical attention. Emergency medical services responded and reported he was fine. He left the property.

Oct. 26, 2700 block of Gulf Drive, suspicious incident. Police observed a male riding a black mountain bike without lights at 3:39 a.m. and attempted to stop the bicyclist. The male failed to stop and fled through the Sunset Beach condominium parking garage. Officers searched the area and found the bike lying in the grass near the garage, but not the man. The bike was placed for safekeeping.

Oct. 26, 4900 block of Gulf Drive, domestic.

A Bradenton woman was arrested for slapping and punching her boyfriend, who told police he punched a wall to release anger and did not want to press charges against the woman. The woman denied the violence.

After interviewing the witnesses, an officer determined the woman was the primary aggressor and transported her to the Manatee County jail.

Oct. 28, 52nd Street and the beach, alcohol. Two underage females were seen drinking alcohol on the beach. Their bottles of alcohol were dumped. Police called their parents, who responded to the scene, and the girls were released.

Oct. 28, 52nd Street and the beach, alcohol. Police issued citations to a group of people drinking alcohol on the beach. The drinkers left with a designated driver, who provided the officers with a breath sample evidencing she had not been drinking.

Oct. 29, 700 block of Manatee, license/marijuana.

A police officer stopped a motorist driving erratically and found he had no license and four small bags of marijuana. He was issued a summons for driving without a license and a ticket for possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana.

Holmes Beach is policed by the Holmes Beach Police Department.

Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and the MCSO.

an issue because many city roads lack sidewalks, and parked cars force pedestrians to walk in the streets.

“On the side streets, in my opinion, the public rights of way are supposed to be for pedestrians, not a space for cars to park,” Shearon said. “The problem on the side streets is that, if a vehicle is coming, you can’t always get out of the way.”

City code allows vehicles to park in public rights of way if the tires are off the paved roadway. So the front or back ends of a vehicle legally can hang out over the roadway.

Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale told The Islander in an Oct. 31 interview that walkability “is not really a problem.”

However, he said the situation is getting worse.

“The more vacation rentals we see going up, the more vehicles we’re getting parked in the rights of way. We’re seeing that more on the north end than the south end of the city,” the chief said.

Speciale said pedestrians could ensure their safety on streets without sidewalks by observing traffic, wearing bright clothes, carrying flags and walking along the edges of the roadway.

“Either walk against the traffic so you can see it or, if you’re walking with the direction of traffic, just make sure you stay observant,” Speciale said. “We’ll get people that literally walk three or four people abreast in the middle of the road.”

Speciale wasn’t the only city official who argued against Shearon’s call to improve walkability.

“I believe it is a walkable community,” code enforcement officer Gail Garneau wrote in a Nov. 1 email to The Islander, saying the biggest issue she has observed is pedestrians who jaywalk.

City commissioners, during an Oct. 17 meeting, also dismissed a letter from Shearon, saying his letter was vague.

Cops & Court

By Kathy Prucnell

Bradenton man in drug court for pot possession

Drug court lies between a postponed sentence and freedom from prosecution for a Bradenton man.

The sentencing of Justin Gargett, 24, for possessing marijuana in Holmes Beach was deferred July 18 by 12th Circuit Judge Janette Dunnigan after Gargett pleaded no contest and agreed to enter an intervention contract. Dunnigan, who retired in 2017, was substituting in Judge Gilbert Smith Jr.’s courtroom.

The drug court contract required Gargett’s plea and that he abstain from alcohol or drugs — including medical marijuana — undergo treatment, attend court dates, pay court fees and costs and report monthly to a probation officer.

Gargett was arrested in May after a Holmes Beach police officer found 35 grams of marijuana in his vehicle. HBPD pulled over Gargett’s vehicle for nearly hitting an officer on Manatee Avenue.

Gargett also was ticketed for violating the moveover law but that case closed when the citation was consolidated into the drug case.

According to the contract, the state will dismiss Gargett’s case if he completes the drug court program.

If he fails to complete the program, a judge may sentence him.

Possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

As of Oct. 29, Gargett attended August, September and October court dates and paid $1,080 of $1,768 in court-ordered fines and assessments.

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In an emergency, call 911. To report information, call the MCSO Anna Maria substation, 941-708-8899; Bradenton Beach police, 941-7786311; or Holmes Beach police, 941-708-5804.

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Gathering

Roser seeks choir members for cantata as it prepares for christmastime performances, roser memorial community church is inviting people to join its cantata choir, which rehearses at 6:45 p.m. thursdays in the sanctuary, 512 Pine ave., anna maria. the performances, “Joy to the World,” will be at worship services Sunday, dec. 15. for more information, call the church at 941-781-0414. islander courtesy Photo

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

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

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

5 p.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

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

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

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

9:30 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912.

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

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

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

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

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

Information: 941-216-6286.

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

9 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, Christ Church.

10 a.m. — Tai chi exercise, Gloria Dei. 11 a.m. — JOY, second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser.

11:30 a.m. — Prayer partners, Gloria Dei. 1 p.m. — Griefshare group, Roser Church.

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

7 p.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ.

Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser.

10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Gloria Dei. 10 a.m. — Bible study, Harvey Church.

10:30 a.m. — “Falling Upward” book group, through Nov. 21, Gloria Dei. Saturday 3 p.m. — Confession, St. Bernard.

Sunday 8:45 a.m. — Adult Sunday school, Roser.

9 a.m. — Adult book study, Roser.

10:15 a.m. — Fellowship, Gloria Dei. 10 a.m. — Bible study, Cortez Church of Christ.

10:30 a.m. — Life group, CrossPointe.

11:30 a.m. — Covered Dish Fellowship, second Sundays, CrossPointe.

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

9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser.

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Nov. 24, 4 p.m., AID Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, Gloria

Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m., REAL Women Christmas Brunch, CrossPointe.

Jan. 15, 2020, travel cruise departs, St. Bernard.

Please, send notices to calendar@islander.org.

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

7:30 a.m., St. Bernard’s Rosary on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

8 a.m. — Men’s breakfast, Church of the Annunciation.

10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Christ Church.

Gathering Send listings for the calendar to news@islander.org. Please, include a contact name and phone number.

People peruse arts and crafts for sale Nov. 2, during roser church’s Holiday craft fair.

Early holiday shopping mary Kate Scott displays her paper-based crafts to fairgoers Nov. 2 at the Holiday craft fair at the roser memorial community church in anna maria. islander Photos: ryan Paice

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Take 5:00 on break with Michael Dunn

Are cigar box guitars a new musical trend?

Blues legend Lightnin’ Hopkins famously described making his first guitar out of a cigar box and a broomstick.

He cut a hole in the box, nailed a sawed-off broom handle to it, then used strands from a field shack’s screen door for strings.

That’s how things were done in the South in the early 1900s, particularly during the Great Depression, when money was scarce and shiny steel guitars were scarcer.

Even more surprising: Cigar box guitars are making a comeback as musicians rediscover the magic of their scratchy, lonesome sound.

“It’s raw. Very raw,” said Steve Arvey, describing the tone he coaxes from his cigar box instrument.

Arvey, 61, is a top-notch player from Bradenton.

He performs frequently on Anna Maria Island and elsewhere throughout the region.

He just returned from a cultural exchange trip to Colombia, South America, where he held a series of workshops for youngsters, showing them how to

Obituary

Jacqueline Gaye Wells

Jacqueline Gaye Wells, 88, of Holmes Beach, died Oct. 28. She was born May 17, 1931.

She was an associate professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania State University for 25 years.

After relocating to Holmes Beach in 1992, she taught mathematics for 12 years at Manatee Community College.

Over the years, she was a passionate supporter of women’s rights organizations and political campaigns.

She was a longtime influential leader and advocate for the National Alliance on the Mental Illness.

The family will plan a celebration of life in the months ahead. Memorial donations may be made to NAMI at www.nami.org/get-involved/donate.

She is survived by her brother Jack; sister, Peggy; three children, David, Jennifer and Mark; a grandchild, Sarah; and one great-grandchild, Isabella.

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Bradenton musician Steve Arvey plays the blues on a cigar box guitar. Islander Photo: Michael Dunn

make cigar box guitars. While there, he performed at the 2019 Colombian Blues and Folk Festival in Cali, Colombia.

Arvey first came upon the instrument in 1994.

“I heard one of them and I thought, wow, what a sound,” he said. “A couple of years later, I tried to make my own. I didn’t know what I was doing. But along the way, I developed my own tuning. So I have kind of a really weird sound.”

The instrument most often is used to play blues or bluegrass. It typically has three strings. Arvey wields it

like a Delta bluesman, playing slide. On one occasion, he employed a cafe’s butter knife in place of a finger slide.

That’s how the old-time Mississippi bluesmen did it, using pocket knives, old Coca-Cola bottles, whatever was available. They would tune their strings to the sound of railcars screeching down the tracks.

Arvey, a veteran musician, also plays a standard electric guitar and has fronted rock and blues bands from Chicago to Tampa Bay and beyond. He began to incorporate the cigar box guitar into his act around 2006-07.

“That’s when it started to become a big part of my show,” he said. “Now, it’s a phenomenon.”

Arvey said he rarely has time anymore to make his own cigar box guitars, because he’s always performing. He is scheduled to go on tour in Germany, Holland, Italy and Belgium in December.

Instead, he often plays instruments built by Jerry Patridge of Parrish, whose handcrafted Lucky Penny Cigar Box Guitars resonate with a rustic Southern charm. A wall display of Lucky Penny guitars attracts curious customers at Harry’s Grill in Anna Maria.

Arvey also is a board member of the fledgling American Cigar Box Guitar Association, based in Clearwater and formed about three years ago to promote the instrument.

He smiles to think about it. In today’s world of synthesized dance music and hardcore hip-hop, it’s ironic that the rudimentary noise of a handmade guitar can still capture people’s imaginations. But, it does.

“The trend has been growing,” said Arvey. “It just keeps getting bigger and bigger. The main reason is the sound. It’s the sound of the blues.”

‘Harbour Isle Hotties’ walk the bridge for breast cancer With a rainbow in the background, about 20 women pose Oct. 26 after walking from Harbour Isles on Perico Island across the Anna Maria Island Bridge and back again — about 2 miles. The group, which named itself the “Harbour Isle Hotties,” walked to support breast cancer awareness as one of 326 teams of walkers in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The team raised $2,863. Islander Photos: Courtesy Denise Gardner The “Harbour Isle Hotties” have breakfast at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach Oct. 26, following a walk across the Anna Maria Island Bridge in support of breast cancer research.

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School choice window opens earlier for 2020-21

By Brook morrison islander reporter

Parents who work on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key but live outside the Anna Maria Elementary School boundaries: Mark your calendars for “Showcase of Schools” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

“The window for parents who would like to apply for school choice is earlier this year, Dec. 2-31,” said AME principal Jackie Featherston.

About 53% of 2019-20 AME students school choice from Manatee County and bus transportation is offered from Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

Due to low kindergarten enrollment for 2019-20, Featherston said, it is important to spread the word that AME is a viable option for families who live off the island.

“Once people tour the school, they’re sold,” she said.

Flyers for AME have been distributed to west Bra-

denton pre-schools to let parents know they can call and arrange a tour and to encourage them to send their children to AME. “We want to get kindergartners because once they are here, they will stay,” Featherston said.

She said a lot of current families who live off the island take advantage of after-school care provided by the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria.

Another possibility for families who want to transfer to AME is to apply for hardship, which can happen at any time of year.

“I would encourage families who decide to hardship to also apply for school choice in case they want to use the transportation from the mainland,” said Featherston.

Four representatives from AME will attend the “Showcase of Schools,” staffing a table and offering brochures to interested families.

Parents who would like to schedule a tour of AME or would like more information, can call the school front office at 941-708-5525.

AmE NEWS 2019-20 school calendar

• Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school.

• Tuesday, Nov. 19, fourth-grade play, 6:30 p.m., auditorium; Parent-Teacher Organization dinner, hosted by Waterfront Restaurant, 5 p.m., cafeteria.

• Nov. 25-29, Thanksgiving break, no school.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:40 p.m., early release.

• Monday, Dec. 9, Holiday Shopper, students select gifts.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17, fifth-grade play, 6:30 p.m., auditorium; PTO dinner, hosted by TBD, 5 p.m., cafeteria.

• Dec. 20, second quarter ends.

• Dec. 23-31, winter break, no school.

• Jan. 7, school begins.

Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

For more information, call 941-708-5525.

AME-PTO’s new motto is ‘Going Green’

‘Spooky Scary’ studies anna maria elementary third-grade students gather in their classroom oct. 31 for a Halloween photo.

“We’ve been dancing to the song ‘Spooky Scary Skeletons’ today,” said student michael dean, adding that one gleeful student even did the floss. islander Photo: courtesy Bridget Querrard

Anna Maria Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization board members are on a mission to protect the environment and go green.

“The PTO is being more aware of purchasing green products,” said treasurer Lauren Palmer.

The first step to “going green” will be to change PTO dinners.

AME-PTO co-secretary Nicole Plummer said they will use reusable table cloths and silverware rather than plastic cutlery during dinners before school plays to cut down on waste.

“We also have takeout containers made from recycled products,” Plummer said.

The adoption of the “Going Green” motto coincides with the school receiving a Keep Manatee Beautiful recycling award earlier this year.

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Long-lived, scarred manatee observed in Palma Sola Bay

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter

Estimates run 12-15 feet long and upward of 3,000 pounds.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s according to Tara Whitcomb, biologist with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, who saw the photos of a large manatee with a boat strike injury cruising Oct. 27 through the Portosueno boat basin off Palma Sola Bay. The manateeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name? Crossroads. And she is at least 40 years old, according to scientists in Mote Marine Laboratoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine Research Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know it looks bad, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in any distress,â&#x20AC;? Whitcomb told The Islander after reviewing the photos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s straight up in the water column.â&#x20AC;?

But Whitcomb was intrigued by the size of the manatee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really big manatee,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to ID it.â&#x20AC;?

The average size for a manatee is 10-12 feet long with a weight between 800-1,200 pounds.

Whitcomb turned to Mote Marine Laboratoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ID team for the task.

According to Moteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jennifer Johnson, Crossroads was first sighted in January 1983 at a Fort Myers power plant.

At that time, she was an adult with a calf, so Johnson said Crossroads would have been at least 5 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at least 40 years old,â&#x20AC;? Johnson told The Islander. Researchers estimate manatees can live up to 60 years in the wild.

Through research documentation, Crossroads has been sighted with eight more calves over the years.

Johnson said the manatee had been documented swimming with only its head and tail out of the water â&#x20AC;&#x201D; behavior more common to extremely heavy manatees.

The Mote team first recorded Crossroads swimming with her head and tail exposed in 2016.

Crossroads is known to visit the Palma Sola area.

She was last photographed and identified Jan. 11 at the Tampa Electric Co. Big Bend Power Plant in Apollo Beach, were hundreds of manatees gather in the winter near warm water discharges from the plant.

Johnson said â&#x20AC;&#x153;scar patterns and tail mutations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mostly caused by boat strikes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are used to identify individual manatees.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crossroads probably got her name from the series of scars visible on her back,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said, adding that two researchers confirmed the identity of the manatee and that she was a Tampa Bay MIPS manatee.

MIPS is an acronym for the Manatee Photo Identification System, for known and identified manatees photographed and catalogued by researchers. Sightings are documented as they occur.

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crossroads shows evidence of a recent boat strike on her back. State biologist tara Whitcomb said the wound was not life-threatening and healing without human intervention. islander Photo: Sandy ambrogi

The boat propeller injury visible on Crossroadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; back was fairly recent, Whitcomb said, but not lifethreatening.

And researchers prefer to allow such non-serious strikes to heal on their own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good one, and it looks like maybe some other older ones on her, too,â&#x20AC;? Whitcomb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s straight and submerging and moving along in a straight line, so sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK.â&#x20AC;?

According to FWC statistics, 423 manatees have died in 2019, with 113 deaths caused by boat strikes.

Two manatees have died in Manatee County from watercraft collisions in 2019, one in Bradenton Beach in July and another in April in Sarasota Bay. Manatees are currently on the move, seeking warmer waters for the winter months and wildlife agencies urge boaters to move slowly in coastal waters and keep watch for manatees.

If you see an injured, sick, dead or tagged manatee, call the FWC at 1-888-404-FWCC and press 7.

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Glenn Warburton, from Delta Engineering, wrote in an Oct. 30 email saying his design for repairs to the gangway â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the walkway connecting the pier to the dock â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was not finished. In the email sent to public works director Tom Woodard, Warburton said he had expected to complete the plan by the end of the week.

The city on Oct. 4 closed the dock â&#x20AC;&#x201D; paid for and is overseen by the community redevelopment agency â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because the gangway was pulling away from the pier at the connection. Delta Engineering was hired to design the repair, which Warburton said would involve driving additional pilings to support the walkway.

Warburton had not produced the plan as of Oct. 31.

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Hecker was the contractor the city hired to install the dock earlier this year.

Woodard previously said one of the two types of rollers used for the dock lacked the necessary connection brackets to maintain structural integrity.

To address the issue, Woodard contacted Golden Marine Systems, the contractor hired by the CRA to manufacture a safety ladder for the dock, to get a quote for replacing the rollers.

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dan evans, senior research biologist with the Sea turtle conservancy, releases Bortie too, a tagged loggerhead sea turtle from an enclosure June 21, as crowds press in to watch the turtle crawl to the gulf of mexico. islander file Photo

Nesting notes

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Tagged sea turtle finishes 5th

Anna Maria Island’s contestant did not win the race, but she’s still going strong.

During the peak of loggerhead nesting season, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to satellite tag a sea turtle in its Tour de Turtles, a program to tag and release nesting female loggerhead, hawksbill and green sea turtles for migration data.

The tagged loggerhead — named Bortie Too for Bortell’s Lounge in esformes Anna Maria, AMITW’s sponsor — was held overnight and tagged with a satellite tracker June 20. She was released June 21 after nesting on Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach.

The tracking device showed the Sea Turtle Conservancy and AMITW that Bortie Too nested a second time on the beach in Holmes Beach and traveled 906 miles south, to the seagrass beds north of Cuba, to land fifth place in the tour, which tracked distance covered through Nov. 1 by 13 tagged sea turtles.

The tracking device continued transmitting data from the tagged turtles after the race ended and will do so until it falls off or becomes damaged.

Bortie Too was AMITW’s fourth contestant in the tour.

In 2015, AMITW’s tagged turtle Amie lost her transmitter shortly after the start of the marathon.

In 2017, AMITW won the tour with loggerhead Eliza Ann, which traveled 1,693 miles from its release through Nov. 1, 2017.

Bortie Too’s predecessor, Bortie, finished in 10th place out of 14 in 2018, but won the online peoples’ choice award on the STC Facebook page.

Bortie Too can be tracked at conserveturtles.org/ sea-turtle-tracking-active-sea-turtles/.

Nesting season has concluded, but on June 25, people and sea turtle nests lined the shore near the manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. islander file Photo: chrisann Silver esformes

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By Lisa Neff

Fall migration intensifies

Even before the first snow of the fall fell up north, the big migration began.

I attended two parties in October to welcome the first flocks of friends and neighbors arriving from Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, New York and other locations already recording below-freezing temps.

And, also in late October, I trekked through Perico Island’s Neal Preserve and Bradenton Beach’s Leffis Key to welcome another group of travelers — winged migrants, possibly from Neff the same states as my biped pals.

So, welcome back Dunns and Ristows, Johnsons and Lovejoys.

And also, welcome orioles, grosbeaks and wood warblers.

Add to the list blue-gray gnatcatchers, wrens, vireos, thrushes, hawks, eagles and buntings.

One of the best resources for tracking the fall migration — of birds, not people — is BirdCast, maintained by the University of Oxford and Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Birdcast.info contains live migration maps, showing the intensity of activity across the United States.

Visitors to the website will find forecasts for nocturnal migration three hours after sunset and updating through the night, about every six hours.

The information for the BirdCast maps comes from radar, which also provides migration information shared by the National Weather Service. In early October, an NWS station in upstate New York reported the mass movement of songbirds headed our way.

a painted bunting, one of the more colorful birds to be seen on anna maria island. islander courtesy Photo: u.S. fish and Wildlife Service

Spot a dark-eyed junco in your yard? the cornell Lab of ornithology encourages “backyard” birdwatchers to participate in its Project feederWatch, launching Saturday, Nov. 9, monitoring numbers and types of birds for a database of species’ abundance. for more information, go online to feederwatch.org. islander courtesy Photo: Patricia Leonard/cornell Lab of ornithology

Some of the birds traveling south will fly over Florida — or stop over in Florida — en route to Central or South America.

For others, Florida is their winter destination.

And a top local spot to look for them is Leffis Key, located at Coquina Bayside and on the Great Florida Birding Trail, a 2,000-mile long trail consisting of more than 500 locations where the bird habitats are protected.

In Manatee, the trail also includes Duette and Emerson Point preserves and Greer Island Beach, but it should be expanded to include Neal and Perico preserves on Perico and Robinson Preserve in west Bradenton.

At Leffis, the arrival of rose-breasted grosbeaks had local birdwatchers chirping the week of Oct. 28.

What sighting will have us warbling in early November?

Maybe a black-and-white warbler. a white pelican, a favorite of birdwatchers observing Or perhaps the white pelicans will check in. the fall migration. islander courtesy Photo

Turtle watch: Sparing season for shorebirds on Anna Maria Island By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter

“Our shorebird program is almost nonexistent at this point,” Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director, said Oct. 26.

Fox said black skimmers, which usually nest in early summer and depart for their summer migration in September, did not nest in 2019 but remain in colonies on Anna Maria Island beaches.

She said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is concerned with the unusual behavior and plans to investigate the matter.

The species is protected by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but is not on the federal endangered species list. It also is protected as “threatened” under Florida’s endangered and threatened species rule.

The black-and-white birds that wear a touch of orange on their beaks can be seen flying low over the Fox said the problem is not just with skimmers.

Gulf of Mexico, skimming for food in the water along Other migratory birds, including least terns and Amerithe shoreline. can oystercatchers, also have not nested on island As of Oct. 31, about 200 skimmers remained in beaches in 2019. several colonies, moving between Anna Maria, Bra“We’re just not seeing them anymore,” she said. denton Beach and Holmes Beach.

Fox is concerned that people are disrupting the

a scoop of black skimmers takes flight in late may on the beach in Holmes Beach. islander Photo: courtesy Pete gross

birds by chasing them or otherwise interfering with their habitat.

“We need to educate people about the birds so they understand it is not OK to mess with them,” Fox said.

“And, with a little help from FWC, hopefully our birds will be back and nesting next year.”

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Youth soccer playoffs set, semifinals to begin at center

Paddlers bring back medals to ‘paradise’

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

After six weeks of youth soccer action at the Center of Anna Maria Island, playoff matchups are set.

Teams were to square off in semifinal games set to begin at 6 p.m., Nov. 5, after The Islander went to press.

The first semifinal was to see No. 2 Moss Builders take on No. 3 Ugly Grouper in the 8-10 division.

Cassidy The second division semifinal was to follow at 6:45 p.m., with No. 1 seed HSH Designs facing No. 4 West Coast Surf Shop.

In the 11-15 division, No. 2 seed Lancaster Designs was to take on No. 3 Progressive Cabinetry at 7:30 p.m. in the first semi, followed by No. 1 seed Ugly Grouper versus No. 4 Island Vacation Properties.

Championship night is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12, with third-place games followed by championship games in the divisions. Kickoff will be 6 p.m. for the game to decide third place in the 8-10 division.

Regular season action came to a close Oct. 29 with HSH Designs edging Ugly Grouper 3-2 in a possible preview to the 8-10 championship game.

Savanna Coba led the way with 2 goals and an assist. Sterling Holiday completed the scoring with a goal, while Dylan Sato made five saves in goal to help preserve the victory.

Nixon Conner notched a pair of goals to lead Ugly Grouper, which also received seven saves from Jack Zaccagnino in the loss.

Moss Builders rolled to a 3-0 victory over West Coast Surf Shop in the second 8-10 division match of the night behind a pair of goals from Mason Moss.

Jackson Kennedy added a goal, while Alexander Teich finished with five saves in the victory.

Brady Thompson and Owen Purcell combined to make nine saves to lead West Coast Surf Shop in the loss.

The final two regular season matches in the 11-15 division were anti-climatic, as Island Vacation Properties forfeited without enough players to field a team.

The second match of the evening was played, and Ugly Grouper rolled to a 10-3 victory over Progressive Cabinetry behind 7 goals from Abbie Philpot and 3 goals from Frankie Coleman. Travis Bates finished with nine saves to help preserve the victory.

Elek Brisson notched a hat trick to lead Progressive Cabinetry, which also received eight saves from Jack Whiteside in the loss.

Adult soccer action After four weeks of action in the adult soccer league at the center, it appears Blalock Walters and Sato Real Estate are riding atop the league. Blalock Walters boasts a 3-0-1 record, while Sato Real Estate is right behind at 3-1. Flynn Law follows with a 2-1 record, while Ross Built, MuniPlan and Moss Builders follow at 2-2. Vintage Beach holds down the seventh spot in the standings, while Vacasa and Lancaster Designs are both in search of a victory.

Action Oct. 30 kicked off with Flynn Law rolling to an easy 8-3 victory over MuniPlan behind a balanced scoring attack spearheaded by Murat Akay — a hat trick. Daniel Anderson, Zachary Lieb, Chris Scott, Nate Welch and Chris Culhane all added goals to complete the scoring, while Robb Marshall closed out the victory with 14 saves.

Nathan Kragt, Sean Flynn and Ashley Friszman each scored goals to lead MuniPlan, which also received eight saves from Mark Long in the loss.

Vintage Beach edged Vacasa 6-4 in the second Southernaire Fishing Charters

AMI Paddlers from Paradise, the local dragon boat team, celebrates after winning two bronze medals Oct. 26 at the 2019 Suncoast International Dragon Boat Festival. The team medaled in the senior mixed and premier women’s divisions at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The next race will be Saturday, Nov. 9, in Citrus County. AMI Paddlers also is planning to host an island festival March 7, 2020. For more information, call AMI Paddler Melinda Bradway at 941-4622626. Islander Courtesy Photo

match of the evening behind 2 goals each from Cody Wright and Zach Reda. Joseph Hutchinson and Clancy Vaughn each notched a goal, while Cole Peterson came through with four saves in the victory.

Stetson Matthews scored 3 goals to lead Vacasa, which also received a goal from Eric Pullen and assists from Jessica Williams and Connor Haughey in the loss.

Blalock Walters solidified its hold on the top spot in the standings with a 3-1 victory over Sato in the third match of the evening.

Matt Staggs, Greg DeMuse and Robbie Fellowes each notched goals, while Luke Grady helped preserve the victory with 11 saves in goal.

Ross Built exploded for 12 goals to cruise past Moss Builders in the last match of the night behind 4 goals from Kevin Roman and 2 goals each from Chris Circharso, Greg Ross and Damir Glavan. Connor Bystrom added a goal and an assist, and John Coleman finished with a goal. Mark Rudacille closed out the victory with nine saves.

Basketball action heating up After two weeks of action in the adult basketball league at the center, there is a delineation of the haves and have-nots.

Ugly Grouper and Gulfview Windows and Doors are in first with 2-0 records.

Moss Builders and Progressive Cabinetry follow with 1-1 records, while Gnarly Mangrove and Beach Bums are still looking for victories.

Ugly Grouper ran away from Gnarly Mangrove and cruised to a 57-37 victory behind a balanced scoring attack led by Dominick Otteni’s 16 points and 15 points from Kevin Mulcahy. Drew Taylor chipped in 13 points, while Yuri Pereira with 8 points and 7 points from Ryan Gilman completed the scoring for Ugly Grouper.

Chase Richardson paced Gnarly Mangrove with a game-high 20 points, while Kevin Roman scored 8 points.

The second game of the night saw Gulfview Windows and Doors cruise past Progressive Cabinetry 53-36 behind 27 points from Jordan Demers and 19 points from JB Shuck. Ray Gardner chipped in 7 points, while Jonathan Moss completed the victory with 4 points.

Manny Garcia scored 12 points to pace Progressive Cabinetry, which also received 6 points each from Colton Stanton, Thor Miller and Skylar Pensyl in the loss.

Moss Builders saw five players score in double figures, outscoring Beach Bums 67-54 in the last game

Anna Maria Island Tides

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AM City Pier tides; Cortez high tides 7 minutes later — lows 1:06 later

of the night.

Joey McElfresh led the way with 21 points, while Jacob Kiester added 13 and Alex Gilman finished with 12 points. Trent Gillis with 11 points and Bradley Coleman with 10 points rounded out the win for Moss Builders.

Dalton McMahon scored 19 points and JJ Friszman added 17 points to lead Beach Bums, which also received 13 points from Connor Houghey in the loss.

Horseshoe news Three teams emerged from pool play during Oct. 30 action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

The team of Bob Lee and Bob Palmer drew the bye and watched as Tom Farrington walked his way to the final after a 21-6 victory over Hank Huyghe and Tom Skoloda.

In the finals, Farrington strolled to a 22-5 victory over Lee and Palmer.

Five teams advanced to the knockout round with 2-1 pool play records Nov. 2. In the first round, Farrington and Steve Doyle got the bye and watched as Lee and Jay Disbrow moved on with a 23-11 victory over Bob Heiger and Norm Langland, while Neil Hennessey and Rod Bussey eliminated Tim Sofran and Gene Bobeldyk 22-9.

Lee and Disbrow drew the bye into the final and watched Farrington-Doyle slip past Hennessey-Bussey by a 23-20 score. Lee and Disbrow outlasted Farrington and Doyle on a game-winning double ringer by Lee to put the exclamation point on a 21-15 victory.

Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at Anna Maria City Hall. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Club news There was a full week of golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, starting with the men playing a nine-hole modified-Stableford system match Oct. 28.

Gary Duncan, John Kolojeski and Tom Solosky each carded plus-2s to finish in a three-way tie for first place.

The women played a nine-hole individual-low-net match in four flights Oct. 29.

Brenda Solleveld fired an even-par 32 to win first place in Flight A by three strokes over Helen Pollock.

Margrit Layh carded a 4-under-par 28 for the lownet round of the day and first place in Flight B. Roxanne Koche was alone in second with a 2-over-par 34.

Pam Alvord’s 1-under-par 31 earned her a onestroke victory over Connie Lavino to win Flight C. Amy Tripp rode a birdie on the first hole to a 2-under-par 30 and first place in Flight D. Terry Westby’s even-par 32 gave her second place in the flight.

You can catch it all online at islander.org

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Accuracy is key when casting to mangrove shoreline By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter

Fishing around Anna Maria Island is productive — provided you don’t mind fishing in the wind.

Fishing inside Tampa Bay tucked up close to mangrove shorelines is producing some good fishing for catch-and-release snook. You also can find a few catch-and-release reds mixed in. You want to target these areas during the higher stages of the Stasny tide in order to be able to approach the mangroves. Casting skills are a virtue, as these snook and redfish will be hiding under the roots and branches. They have it made in the shade.

If you can’t cast accurately in the shade, you might as well go do something else because the fish won’t come out to chase a bait. Still, you’re in luck. Fishing the deeper grass flats in open water is productive for catch-and-release spotted seatrout. Free-lining live shiners in these areas is resulting in many trout, as well as Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish.

On days when the winds are lighter and the seas are calm, it’s in your interest to investigate the nearshore reefs in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

The structure in the bay is host to mangrove snapper and gag grouper, as well as Spanish mackerel. Fishing structure in the Gulf provides much of the same action, but the macks are more abundant and larger than those in the bay. You can add some black tip sharks to the mix, too.

Moving out into the Gulf, mangrove and yellowtail snapper are being caught while bottom fishing around ledges. Offshore wrecks and springs are producing good action — especially for amberjack, kingfish and permit.

On my Southernaire charters, I’m enjoying action on catch-and-release snook along the mangrove shorelines of Tampa Bay. Most catches are 20-26 inches, but the sheer numbers of hookups makes targeting these fish exciting. I’m seeing a few catch-and-release redfish mixed in with this bite.

Meanwhile, deeper grass flats are producing some trout. However, because the wind has clouded up the water, I’m having to do a little searching.

On calmer days, I’m heading into the Gulf to get in on the Spanish mackerel bite, which is on fire. We’re hooking into macks just about every cast. Large blacktip sharks are in the area, too, and readily taking whole, legal-size macks free-lined behind the boat on a wire rig. The biggest blacktip hooked this past week on my charters was pushing 6 feet.

Lastly, for those looking to fill the cooler, I’m working structure in Tampa Bay and in the Gulf, where mangrove snapper and Key West grunts are the targeted species.

rory White and his wife, tammy, both caught sharp nose sharks, one after another, oct. 31, while night fishing on the rod and reel Pier in anna maria. rory White said earlier in the day he also caught a catfish, a duck and hooked two dolphins. the couple vacation in the area twice a year from Lebanon, tennessee. tammy White said that was the first shark she caught. Her husband said he has caught several. islander Photo: arthur Brice

Capt. Aaron Lowman is catching plenty of Spanish mackerel around structure in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Also, while over structure, Lowman is putting clients on mangrove snapper and some gag grouper.

Fishing mangrove shorelines is producing numerous catch-and-release snook during the right tides, where the catch-and-release reds also are in the mix.

Lastly, Lowman is finding a lot of catch-andrelease spotted seatrout over deep grass areas where clean water exists. Mixed in are bluefish, jack crevalle and ladyfish.

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is targeting catch-and-release snook and redfish throughout the inshore waters of Tampa Bay. Using live shiners as bait is yielding some slot-size snook, as well as reds up to 36 inches. Anglers looking for a meal are being rewarded with side catches of mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel, as well as an occasional black drum.

For bigger action, numerous blacktip sharks are taking the bait around structure within 3 miles of the beach.

Capt. Jason Stock says the amberjack bite is really starting to turn on. Casting various live baits or arti-

Fishing Charters Capt. Warren Girle

ficials is attracting these voracious predators to bite.

Also, while offshore fishing for amberjack, Stock is encountering permit and kingfish. On nearshore structure, the action is just as good for a variety of species — Spanish mackerel, bonito, blue runners and blacktip sharks. When targeting food fish for his clients, Stock is having good results on nearshore and offshore ledges for yellowtail and mangrove snapper, as well as almaco jacks.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing good action despite the strong winds and murky water. Pier fishers using live shrimp as bait are catching numerous catch-and-release redfish. Using a weighted rig combined with the shrimp and casting it under the pier is resulting in numerous bites. Along with redfish, pier anglers using shrimp are hooking into sheepshead, flounder and mangrove snapper. Using larger baits, such as pinfish or grunts, is yielding some large, overslot catch-and-release snook. Bull sharks are frequenting the pier and taking fresh-cut chunks of Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle. Speaking of mackerel, numerous macks are being caught on small white or pink jigs. Mixed in with the macks are jacks and ladyfish.

Capt. Warren Girle is working structure in Tampa Bay for variety. The most prominent — Spanish mackerel — are readily taking live, free-lined shiners paired with a longshank hook. Adding some weight to the rig to get the bait down towards the structure is yielding mangrove snapper and juvenile grouper.

Moving to the grass flats, Girle is putting sports anglers on catch-and-release snook and redfish. Casting live shiners to these fish is working well, especially for the snook. For the reds, shiners are working, although Girle says he’s catching more on soft plastics combined with a jighead.

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Skinny’s celebrating longevity The team at Skinny’s Place, 3901 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, has been flipping burgers for a long time — since the 1950s.

Skinny’s will celebrate its anniversary with a party Saturday, Nov. 30.

Drink specials will be available all day and Skinny’s will feature live music.

Celebrate with Clark Freeman and the crew 11 a.m.-8 p.m., just across the street from the Manatee Public Beach.

For more information, call Skinny’s Place at 941778-7769.

Congratulations!

New wellness store opens Islander Ben Bryant and wife Morgan have opened the first CBD store on Anna Maria Island and will celebrate with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The Live Naturally store, 5337 Gulf Drive, Suite 200, Holmes Beach, is stocked with natural products.

“We have creams, oils, skin products, tinctures, ingestibles and more,” Ben Bryant told The Islander.

“We opened the store to share our knowledge and in hopes of helping feel better naturally,” Bryant said.

Bryant grew up on Anna Maria Island and spent years living in California, where he worked with redwood and learned about the products he sells at Live

Taking flight the anna maria island chamber of commerce’s staff celebrates Halloween and the launch of the nonprofit’s social media campaigns in “Social” Butterfly costumes. the staff — tina Shelton as instagram, cathy Pizzo as facebook, Pam o’connor as Youtube and terri Kinder as twitter — wore the costumes oct. 31, during the chamber’s trail of treats. the staff also touted new member programs to boost local business via social media — “Spotlight Saturday” and “our Story.” for more information, call the chamber at 941778-1541. islander courtesy Photo

Naturally.

“Anna Maria has given me a lot,” he said. “Now, hopefully, I can give something back to the community.”

Live Naturally is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. TuesdaySaturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 941-567-5299.

Stay busy, islanders!

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Contact Islander reporter Sandy Ambrogi at sandy@islander.org or call The Islander office at 941778-7978.

Manatee chamber serving Pancakes and Politics

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Pancakes and Politics forum, a preview of the 2020 legislative session, at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton.

Speakers will include lawmakers in the Florida House and Senate.

The cost to attend is $30-$45.

For more information and reservations, call the chamber at 941-748-3411.

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Networking at Waterline Vince Lionetti, left, of freedom Boat club, and Jim mcdaniel, director of development at the center of anna maria island, pause for a photo at the oct. 23 ami chamber business mixer at Waterline resort. guests enjoyed live music by mike Sales and light bites and libations provided by the hotel. islander Photo: Sandy ambrogi

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New chamber member Lew Henderson of airport transportation talks with ed and Judy rup of the rotary club of anna maria island at the anna maria island chamber of commerce oct. 23 business mixer. New members receive leis at their first mixer. the next chamber-related event will be at 5 p.m. tuesday, Nov. 12, for a joint ribbon-cutting at Live Naturally and 421 Sweet treats, 5337 gulf drive S., Holmes Beach. islander Photo: Sandy ambrogi

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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.

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

Residential & Commercial Full-service lawn maintenance.

Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

LICENSED & INSURED

Paradise Improvements

GARAGE SALES

941.792.5600

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

Andrew Chennault

FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED Island References Lic#CBC056755

RDI CONSTRUCTION INC.

CBC 1253471

free guN LocK courtesy of Project childsafe, florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission and Holmes Beach Police department. Pick up at the islander office, 3218 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach. don’t be sorry, be safe.

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

References available • 941-720-7519

roSer tHrift SHoP and annex open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. tuesday, thursday and Saturday. donations preferred 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wednesday. 511 Pine ave., anna maria.

941-779-2733. ruNaWaY BaY’S aNNuaL White elephant sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. multiple owners participating in this event in front of runaway Bay. 1801 gulf drive N., Bradenton Beach. don’t miss this one!

PETS

AdoptA-Pet

HeLP reScued PetS! Volunteer, foster, computer help needed! moonracer animal rescue. email: moonraceranimalrescue@ gmail.com.

BOATS & BOATING

GORGEOUS GIRL! Latte is a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog.

She’s shy with people, and loves other dogs.

Apply to adopt her at www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.

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

BimiNi BaY SaiLiNg: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. day. Week. month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. call Brian at 941-685-1400.

PoNtooN Boat reNtaL create lifelong memories. Visit boatflorida.net or call 941778-2255.

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‘Images of America: Anna Maria Island’

this pictorial history of the island was compiled by islander publisher-owner Bonner Joy and is available for $20 at the islander office, 3218 e.

Bay drive, Holmes Beach.

HELP WANTED aNNa maria iSLaNd accommodations is now accepting resumes for a full-time maintenance technician that will help us create a welcoming environment for our guests and owners by ensuring our homes are well-maintained. Previous maintenance experience preferred. Please, send resumes: careers@annamariaparadise.com.

WaNted: fuLL-time server. Paradise Bagels cafe. 3220 e. Bay drive, anna maria centre Shops. 941-779-1212. rePorter WaNted: full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required. apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

KIDS FOR HIRE 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 office, 3218 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach.

SERVICES u fLY i drive your car anywhere in the uSa. airport runs, anywhere. office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

Need a ride to airports? tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. gary, 863-4095875. gvoness80@gmail.com. cLeaNiNg: VacatioN, coNStructioN, residential, commercial and windows.

Licensed and insured. 941-744-7983.

PreSSure WaSHiNg, PaVer sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-5653931. moBiLe BarBer at your service! florida licensed, 50 years plus experience. Bradenton area only. $45. call 815-509-9416. imProVe Your BaLaNce, strength and mobility. Private yoga with certified instructors marsha or Lenny Shamis, rN. Lenny specializes in seniors and overall health.

216-801-5165. i doN’t cut corners, i clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message.

save time and effort: Place classified ads online at islander.org

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

RENTALS Continued

WATERWORKS PLUMBING: SERVING Manatee and Sarasota county. Customer service is the first service we offer. Ask for Mike, 941-929-8757.

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

RETAIL STOREFRONT FOR rent: just off island, approximately 800 sf. High traffic area. 7832 Cortez Road, Bradenton. $1,000/ month plus $1,000 deposit. 941-749-8666.

KATHY’S CLEANING SERVICE, Professional, responsible, and friendly. I clean residential commercial and offices. Please, call for a free estimate: 941-447-4660.

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

WEB DESIGN, WEBSITE marketing, social media marketing, SEO. Visit www.itdigitalconsultants.com or call 941-201-2182.

ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint, tile. Just ask. JayPros. Licensed/insured. References.

Call Jay, 941-962-2874.

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

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

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

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.

More ads = more readers in The Islander.

AMI PAINTING: ISLAND resident. Prompt, reliable. Quality workmanship. Interior/exterior. Minor repairs, carpentry. Bill, 941-3079315.

ARTISAN DESIGN TILE and Marble: Island resident. Island references. From porcelain to travertine and glass. Quality craftsmanship since 1983. Professional, courteous service at your convenience. Call Don, 941993-6567. www.ArtisanDesignTileAndMarble.com.

PAINTING AND HANDYMAN. No job too small. Most jobs just right. Call Richard Kloss. 941-204-1162.

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed.

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

SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. Office: 941-518-6326. Cell: 720-2991661.

RENTALS THREE BEDROOM, FIRST-floor, beautiful, spacious condo. Available monthly starting January in highly desirable Westbay Point & Moorings. Gorgeous landscaping, bay walkway, fishing, pool, tennis. Bikes, kayaks provided. Sue, 207-944-6097.

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Windows & Doors 941-730-5045 WEATHERSIDE LLC

Bed: A bargain!

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

941-922-5271 www.sleepking.net

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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.

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

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

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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.

DOUBLEWIDE: 2BR/2BA, 55-plus gated community. $1,200/month. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL! Horticultural Design Services | Landscape Construction Landscape Maintenance | Irrigation Installation & Repair Brick & Stone Pavers | Walls, Gates, Fences | Tree Trimming Low Volt Outdoor Lighting Repair & Installation

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Web site: www.islander.org 3218 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217

E-mail: classifieds@islander.org Fax toll free: 1-866-362-9821 Phone: 941-778-7978

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i s l a n d e r C L A S S I F I E D S RENTALS Continued

RENTALS Continued

REAL ESTATE Continued

P RICE REDUCTIO N N O V EM B ER a n d D e c e m b e r. $ 1 , 2 0 0 / w e e k .

Newly remodeled vacation rental, Holmes Beach. 2BR/1BA half-duplex. Large pool and spa. Close to everything. Eileen, 732-4926946. www.palmperch.com. palmperch@ gmail.com.

VACATION RENTAL, PERICO Bay Club.

December 2019 available, $4,000. Â Now taking 2020 reservations. Nightly rates $65 to $130, 30 day minimum. Second floor. No smoking. No pets. Gated community. karen@ bradfordauto.com.

DOUBLEWIDE-PLUS MOBILE home.

2BR/2BA, carport and utility shed. $25,900.

Ask for JB, owner. 941-356-1456.

3BR/2BAÂ GULF VIEW. Authentic, elevated, furnished Island house, Bradenton Beach, minimum six months, $1,598/month. First, last, security deposit, $1,000. No pets. Send detailed household information to:Â thehummingmask@gmail.com. 941-778-1098.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY owner: 3BR/1BA, 1,771 sf. An original Island home on the quiet, peaceful north end of Anna Maria Island. Easily accessible ground floor (no steps). A short walk to the beautiful white sand beach at Bean Point, Bayfront Park, Pine Avenue shops, Anna Maria City Pier, the Sandbar Restaurant. Winner of the Anna Maria Island Garden Club home of the year. $880,000. 232 Gladiolus Drive, Anna Maria. Call 941-778-2711.

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MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

Mike Norman Realty INC OFFERING THE BEST SELECTION OF SALES & RENTALS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND SINCE 1978

PALMA SOLA BAY townhouse. 2BR/1.5BA and pool. Boat slip. Upgraded kitchen and baths. Great investment. $199,900. Real Estate Mart. 941-356-1456.

FOR SALE: MOBILE home and finished lanai, Pines Trailer Park, 33 Laverne Drive, Bradenton Beach. Fully furnished, 665 sf 1BR/1BA, kitchen, dining, living, den. Offered as turnkey, reasonable. Price negotiable at $140,900. 517-712-9523.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777 or for the hearing impaired, call 0-800-543-8294.

EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS

www.mikenormanrealty.com 31o1 Gulf Drive, Hholmes Beach 800-367-1617 | 941-778-6696

319 Hardin Ave. Anna Maria, FL 34216 View on Zillow.com Realtor.com

3 bd 3 ba 1,700 sqft

Professional Service to Anna Maria Island Since 1974

BUYING OR SELLING? CALL DOLLY. (Many of my clients become good friends.)

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW ANNUAL RENTALS AVAILABLE AT HERONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WATCH AND IN HOLMES BEACH 941-778-0807

tdolly1@yahoo.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com

GULF FRONT COMPLEX 2BR/2BA condo with large pool, secured entrance, elevator and covered parking. Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;turn-keyâ&#x20AC;? furnished. $460,000

2501 Gulf Drive, Ste 102, Bradenton Beach

$1,650,000 Deep water canal no bridges Completely remodeled in the heart of Anna Maria

Buyers Brokers Welcome

Call 941-778-0509

BUILDABLE LOT W/ BEACH VIEWS Build the perfect island retreat with views of the beach. Cleared 50 by 100 foot lot located just steps to the Gulf of Mexico. Zoning will allow nightly rentals for maximum rental potential. Architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renderings available. $599,000

232 Gladiolus Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216 $880,000 3 bd. 1 ba.

Easy conversion for 2nd bath 1,771 sqft For sale by owner Call 941-778-2711 See details on Zillow

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

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

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

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

941.713.4755

Jesse Brisson, Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755, jbrisson@kw.com

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BEACHFRONT CONDO Two bedroom, two bath unit located in Anna Maria Island Club. Exceptional views, large heated pool, beautiful grounds, secured entrance, elevator and covered parking. $719,000

Mike Norman Realty INC

800-367-1617 941-778-6696 31O1 GULF DR HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com sales@mikenormanrealty.com

An original Island home on the quiet, peaceful north end of Anna Maria Island. Easy accessible ground floor (no steps). A short walk to the beautiful white sand beach at Bean Point, Bayfront Park, Pine Avenue shops, Anna Maria City Pier, Sandbar Restaurant and the Center of Anna Maria Island. Winner of the 2002 Anna Maria Island garden clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home of the year.

This Home is a Must See!

EVIDENCE BEFORE AND AFTER THE STORM

A complete photographic inventory of your home and contents including roof (drone).

The insurance company will only accept detailed photographs of your property and contents for maximum claims after a storm.

Prices start at $200.00

for average home (3 bed, 2 bath)

Jack Elka

941-778-2711

RELEASE DATE: 11/3/2019

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