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i+iconSoutHeaSt workers were installing planks on the anna maria city Pier the morning of Sept. 10 before the contractor’s barge, shown here at the t-end, rammed the pier and pushed a row of pilings and about 15-20 feet of walkway out of kilter. islander Photos: Jack elka

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budget talks 8 Save the date. 10-11

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Streetlife. 14 HB considers tax on monthly rentals. 15 get in the game. 17

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Obituaries. 18

Anna Maria pier rammed by barge

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By Kathy Prucnell islander reporter

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i+iconSoutHeaSt worker michael Butz, right, and a co-worker prepare Sept. 11 to deliver a load of building materials from the Kingfish Boat ramp in Holmes Beach to the anna maria city Pier on the barge that rammed the pier a day earlier. the materials are for the t-end buildings on the pier. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Hurricane Irma damaged the Anna Maria City Pier beyond repair in 2017, but the impact when the contractor’s barge crashed into the partially completed walkway Sept.

10 is only a minor setback for the ongoing project.

Work on the Anna Maria City Pier is proceeding — including an assessment by divers of the submerged pilings — despite the damage to a 15- to 20-foot section of the walkway.

The planking and T-end restaurant, bait shop and bathroom work will continue, according to Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy.

“The barge came in too fast,” he said of the crash into the pier.

The barge slammed into the 800-footPLeaSe See PIER, Page 2

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Before …

… and after crash

I+iconSOUTHEAST workers install planks on the Anna Maria City Pier the morning of Sept.

10 — before the contractor’s barge rammed the walkway.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

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long walkway about two thirds of the way out to the T-end of the pier.

Michael Butz, was operating the barge and lost control as he was attempting to dock for the night, Murphy said.

Butz, who works for I+iconSOUTHEAST, told The Islander Sept. 12, as he was preparing to move materials on the barge from Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach to the pier, “Tell the people, I’m really sorry.”

The city contracted with I+icon in November 2018 to construct the 800-foot pier structure, walkway and T-end.

Work on the T-end buildings by Mason Martin construction is set to begin the week of Sept. 16, as previously scheduled.

“It’s still a go,” Murphy said Sept. 12.

the crash Sept. 10 to ensure no one was hurt. There were no reports of injuries.

He added the Coast Guard’s investigations’ division, headed by Chief Warrant Officer Ronald Jensen of Sector St. Petersburg, is in charge of the crash investigation.

St. Petersburg Sector Petty Officer First Class Ayla Kelley said Sept. 12 there have been no charges as a result of the incident and that one investigator visited the scene.

She also said the division was looking to determine why the collision occurred, interviewing the captain and any other witnesses, but had no further comment on the pending investigation.

ABOVE: A diver waves from the water Sept. 14 on the north side of the Anna Maria City Pier, where he surveys underwater damage to the pier after the contractor’s barge crashed Sept. 10 and pushed pilings and about 20 feet of walkway framing out of alignment. At the T-end, rafters and other materials for the restaurant, bait shop and restrooms are piled up, awaiting the start of construction. Islander Photo: Courtesy Anna Maria

and utility conduits, he said.

Murphy didn’t have an estimate of the repair costs, but said I+icon is responsible for the damages caused by the barge, “whatever it is.”

Before the crash, Murphy hoped for a January reopening of the pier, but the bathrooms and restaurant What’s next for the damaged pier?

“I+icon needs to develop a plan to fix it. The engi- are not expected to open at that time.

After the crash, the mayor said he didn’t know if neer has to sign off,” Murphy said.

The Coast Guard investigation “And I will review any plan before the work that timeline would be affected.

The 1911 pier is being rebuilt due to damages susChief Zachary Gray of the U.S. Coast Guard-Sta- starts,” he added. tion Cortez said a crew from Cortez was on scene after The crash destroyed two pilings, beams, stringers tained during Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

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Anna Maria commissioner fails to qualify for re-election

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

You know what they say about assumptions.

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett called Commissioner Dale Woodland Sept. 4 to inform the commissioner he failed to qualify for reelection in November because he paid the $48 qualifying fee with a personal check.

Candidates are required to pay Woodland fees with a check drawn from a designated campaign account.

Woodland, who has served seven two-year terms as commissioner, said in a Sept. 12 interview with The Islander that he didn’t create a campaign account for his re-election because of the fee he would incur at his bank, Wells Fargo.

He added that he submitted the payment to the SOE on Aug. 19, the first day qualifying opened, and assumed he would hear from the SOE before qualification closed Aug. 30 if the payment was not acceptable. “I’m mainly frustrated with myself for allowing this to happen,� Woodland said. “I mean, I can’t blame anybody but myself. I made a mistake.�

Woodland said he plans to apply for reappointment when his term expires in November. “I feel pretty confident (I will be reappointed),� he said. “I’ve been working with these commissioners for a long time, and they’re the ones that will make the ultimate decision. “I’m confident. We’ll just see how it all plays out,� he added.

With Woodland disqualified, incumbent Commissioner Carol Carter and planning and zoning board Chair Jonathan Crane — the only two candidates to qualify for three commission seats in the Nov. 5 election — are automatically elected.

The appointment of Woodland’s seat in November

will be the second appointment by city commissioners since the election qualifying closed.

Commission Chair Brian Seymour resigned in a letter to Mayor Dan Murphy effective the date of qualifying in August, leaving his seat to be appointed by the commission, prior to Woodland’s disqualification.

The city put out a call for applications for Seymour’s seat and the commission — including Commissioner Doug Copeland, who opted not to seek another term on the November ballot — is expected to select from those applicants Thursday, Sept. 26.

Seymour’s resignation letter to Murphy did not provide a reason for his departure, but it was tendered a day after city commissioners voted against an amendment that would have allowed him to open a liquor store at a storefront near the Anna Maria General Store, which he owns.

The chosen applicant will serve the remainder of Seymour’s two-year term, through November 2020.

Applicants for Seymour’s seat must be Anna Maria residents for at least two years and be qualified to vote

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Completed applications will be provided to commissioners as they are received and applicants will have a chance to make a presentation to the commission at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at city hall.

Commissioners Carol Carter, Copeland, and Amy Tripp will cast ballots to fill Seymour’s seat.

The ballots will be revealed at the meeting after the votes are counted and the new commissioner is announced.

There has not yet been a call for applicants to fill Woodland’s seat, but the same process will be used to fill his seat in November, after Crane is sworn into office.

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HB magistrate sets home demolition dates, delays sign issue

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is working for compliance with its city codes.

At a Sept. 11 code violation hearing, the city’s appointed special magistrate, attorney Michael Connolly, ruled on several cases, including demolition for a home in Key Royale and illegal advertising for a rental in Connolly a residential zoning district.

He deferred ruling on the legality of illuminated signs at the Anna Maria Beach Resort, 6306 Gulf Drive The city announced the owner opted to have the derelict home at 626 Key Royale Drive demolished in Holmes Beach. at the Holmes Beach hearing Sept. 11. Islander

Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Key Royale demolition Connolly set Sept. 11 for demolition of a house owned by Leah Marie Enterprises in the 600 block of Key Royale Drive.

The complaint, filed by residents of Key Royale, alleges the house is an unsafe structure.

During the hearing, code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said the property had been in violation since 2013, with the last notice of violation posted March 2018.

However, the property owner, Kathy Morgan, who did not attend the hearing, emailed Thomas and building official Neal Schwartz that she now plans to demolish the house and rebuild.

Schwartz said Morgan wrote him July 18 that she could not renovate to FEMA standards.

Connolly ordered Morgan to obtain permits to demolish the structure by Oct. 11 and complete the demolition by Dec. 6 or face a fine.

Attorney Aaron Thomas, foreground, representing owners of the Anna Maria Beach Resort, watches a presentation as Holmes Beach code compliance supervisor JT Thomas testifies Sept. 11 during a hearing in chambers at city hall.

Illegal advertising Thomas testified Sept. 11 that Mohamad Waliagha, owner of property in the residential 1 zoning district in the 500 block of 75th Street, violated the R1 zoning regulations by advertising a weekly rental. R1 rentals are limited to a 30-night minimum stay.

Thomas said the property owner advertised the unit online for less than 30 nights.

He said he posted the notice of violation July 16 and presented photographs of different vehicles coming A sign at the Anna Maria Beach Resort, 6306 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is lit Sept. 12.

AM preservation board passes on ‘Main Street’ grant

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Not every grant is a good fit.

Anna Maria Historic Preservation Board members voted 5-0 Sept. 11 to advise city commissioners not to apply for funding from a Florida Main Street Program, citing lack of need and unfulfillable requirements.

The grant program supports revitalization of historic commercial areas and is administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Preservation.

Board Chair Sissy Quinn previously recommended members look into the grant, saying several properties may qualify as historic on Pine Avenue.

City attorney Becky Vose said her law firm represents two cities that participate in the program, which she said is primarily for struggling downtown areas.

She said Pine Avenue does not meet that criteria.

“I don’t know if it’s something that would be appropriate for the historic preservation board,” Vose added.

“After our meeting, I was all for it, but after reading it, I tend to agree,” board member Gary McMullen said. “There’s nothing in here that applies” to Pine Avenue.

City planner Robin Meyer said he would inform Mayor Dan Murphy of the board’s recommendation, adding the decision would ultimately fall to the commission.

“I didn’t really think (the grant program) would fit, but I wanted to run it by the board and see what you think,” Meyer said.

The board’s next meeting will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

Meetings

Anna Maria City Sept. 18, 5 p.m., special magistrate.

Sept. 26, 6 p.m., city commission.

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

Bradenton Beach Sept. 19, 11 a.m., pier team.

Sept. 19, noon, commission.

Sept. 19, 5:05 p.m., CRA (budget).

Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., commission (budget).

Sept. 24, 1 p.m., commission.

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

Holmes Beach Sept. 24, 6 p.m., city commission (budget).

Sept. 25, 9 a.m., comprehensive plan.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

and going from the property every few days.

Additionally, code officer Nate Brown, who monitors online rental advertising, said the city received a complaint from people who rented the property in July that it was unsafe. The complaint also stated the owner asked the renters, who stayed for two days, not to disclose the length of their stay to city code enforcement.

Waliagha said, as of Sept. 11, the advertising for a weekly minimum stay had been removed from the internet.

Connolly determined there would be no fine as the property was no longer in violation and ordered Waliagha to pay the administrative cost of $127.24.

Motel owner in the dark over illuminated sign At a July 31 code violation hearing, Connolly granted a continuance of a hearing for the Anna Maria Beach Resort’s owner, Blue Water Resort AMI LLC, on two possible violations — one concerning lighting that possibly violated sea turtle regulations, and the other for an illuminated sign in a residential zone.

The property owner was found Sept. 11 to have complied with sea turtle lighting regulations, and the violation was dropped.

Regarding the motel signage, Thomas said a notice of violation for illuminated signage in a residential district, including a sign on the building and a freestanding street sign with LED lighting, was posted June 25 on the property, 6306 Gulf Drive.

City planner Bill Brisson said the “electrical and illuminated” signage violated city code.

Schwartz said he revoked the resort’s sign permit.

Thomas suggested corrective action, including eliminating the lighting on the signs.

Attorney Aaron Thomas, representing the owner, said the sign application was approved in January before the owner spent $46,000 on signage. He said former building official Jim McGuinness permitted the signs, and interim building official John Fernandez, who served after McGuinness resigned, OK’d the signs on final inspection in March.

Aaron Thomas said the owners received a citation April 10. He said his office appealed the citation, which was followed April 26 by a notice from JT Thomas that the city rescinded the citation.

He said the owners received the next notice of violation for the illuminated signs May 30, stating the permit was revoked, followed by another citation July 1 for the signs, then an email July 2 from the city stating the case was closed.

“So we repeatedly are getting citations that are being rescinded,” Aaron Thomas said. “There is very much confusion on what is really going on with this project.”

Connolly said he would need time to consider the matter and would provide a written order to the city clerk at a later date.

The next hearing will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

West Manatee Fire Rescue None scheduled.

WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

Manatee County Sept. 24, 9 a.m., county commission.

Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

Of interest Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Holiday Inn-SarasotaBradenton International Airport, 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota.

Oct. 1, 4 p.m., Manatee County Council of Governments, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

Nov. 5, elections.

Send notices to calendar@islander.org and news@islander.org.

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Last of 4 men in shark-dragging case takes plea deal

By Kathy Prucnell and ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporters

The shark-dragging case that entangled four men in cries of animal cruelty for months on social media has concluded.

“The Benac case is over,” said Mike Moore, 13th Judicial Circuit Court public information officer, after the last of the three defendants charged for the June 2017 shark dragging near Egmont Key reached a plea deal.

Benac With a court-sanctioned agreement, Robert “Bo” Benac of Bradenton was sentenced Sept. 12 to 11 months probation, 10 days in jail, $2,500 fine, 250 hours of community service — half with an animal shelter — and a three-year revocation of his fishing license, according to Moore. Benac also received credit for one day served in jail after his December 2017 arrest.

Benac’s case stems from videos posted on social media showing him with three other men, Burns Easterling, Spencer Heintz and Michael Wenzel on a June 26, 2017, fishing trip in the waters north of Anna Maria Island.

One video shows the men laughing as the shark was dragged off the back of their speeding boat. Other videos showed them spearing and shooting sharks with guns.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and the state attorney offices in Hillsborough and Manatee

Screenshots from the viral video of a sharkdragging that occurred near Egmont Key in June 2017 show three of the four men as they watched the shark being dragged behind the boat. Islander File Photos

counties spent six months investigating before filing the charges against three of the men, as public outrage on social media swelled to the governor’s office.

“He’ll start at 3 p.m. Friday,” Moore said, referring to Benac’s time in the Hillsborough County jail.

According to Moore, the felony aggravated animal cruelty charge levied for shooting a bull shark was reduced to a lesser charge and the same charge for the incident involving a blacktip shark — the dragging behind the fishing boat — was dropped.

A misdemeanor charge for violating an FWC rule that restricts methods of taking wildlife also was reduced for Benac, Moore said.

Holmes Beach-Bert Harris lawsuits in limbo

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter

Another decision is left to another day.

Judge Edward Nicholas postponed ruling Sept. 9 on pretrial motions in Bert Harris cases against the city of Holmes Beach — as did another 12th circuit judge in July.

In court Sept. 9, three property owners were up on motions, asking the city be held liable for their losses due to 2015-16 ordinances that limit short-term rental occupancy to a maximum of two persons per bedroom.

The owners, properties and their claims are: • Coral Escape of Holmes Beach, 132 50th St., $240,000.

• Robert and Michelle Carl, 4805 Second Ave., $275,000.

• Mojito Splash, 304 65th St., $275,000.

For the owners, attorney Aaron Thomas, of the Najmy Thompson Bradenton law firm, argued July 30 and Sept. 9 the city should be liable as of May 1, 2016 for the occupancy and regulatory ordinances that established enforcement for the new laws.

Attorney Jay Daigneault, of the Trask, Daigneault, lawfirm in Clearwater, assigned to represent the city by its insurer, challenged the owners’ right to bring the cases without first being denied a variance, relying on a 2018 decision by Judge Lon Arend in the Holmes Beach-Bob and Ellen McCaffrey case.

Thomas argued that it was futile for his clients to challenge the occupancy restrictions and that the McCaffreys — who sought permission to expand their home beyond newly established regulations — were not in the same situation as his clients, who were unrestricted as to the number of occupants before the city’s occupancy regulation went into effect.

Although the judge postponed his ruling, Thomas said Nicholas’ statements in court Sept. 9 were favorable to his arguments.

Nicholas followed the lead of Judge Charles Sniffin, who, at a July 30 hearing on three similar cases, deferred his decision for 90 days, asking attorneys for both sides to exchange information, documents and inspections.

Thomas also said Nicholas told the attorneys Sept.

9 he was considering mediation for the parties.

Holmes Beach reconsiders raise for elected officials

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach again is considering an increase in pay for its elected officials — the mayor and commission members.

Following a failed tie vote Aug. 27 on the first reading of an ordinance to increase the monthly stipend for commissioners from $500 to $750, Mayor Judy Titsworth suggested another method to reward the comTitsworth mission.

She said she learned some cities have an ordinance to adjust salaries based on the cost of living.

Titsworth said she directed city treasurer Lori Hill to calculate the increase for Holmes Beach for the past five years, per the Social Security Administration costof-living index, for an example.

The result was a 2.8% or $418 annual increase for commissioners and $1,165 for the mayor to cover the 2014-18 period.

“I like the idea,” Commission Chair Jim Kihm said. “Because it’s somewhat distasteful to be in a position where you’re voting for your own raise.”

He said it creates a “fair and reasonable approach” to increase the stipend for commissioners.

“It’s not just the hours we spend in chambers at meetings,” he said. “It’s all the preparation, reading, thought and review to make sure we have well-crafted ordinances and contracts.”

Kihm added that the raise also might encourage people to run for office.

Commissioner Carol Soustek, who initiated the August commissioners’ stipend discussion, said a small raise would recognize the commission’s effort.

“I like this idea because it is fair,” she said.

Commissioner Kim Rash said he does not support a raise, but if the commission is considering it, this would be the best method.

“It’s about as fair as you can get,” he said.

Titsworth said the rate sheet was just an example, and said she could direct Hill to go back to the year after the commissioners last received a raise, more than 10 years ago.

The commission reached consensus for the mayor to provide the cost-of-living proposal in the form of an ordinance at a future meeting.

Any calculated increase would go into effect after the seated officials are re-elected, beginning with the Nov. 5 election.

The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

He is the son of Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac.

Wenzel, the boat’s captain, pleaded guilty in February to animal cruelty and use of an illegal method to catch a shark. He was fined $2,733.27 and sentenced to 10 days in jail and 11 months probation, including 100 hours of community service. Wenzel also lost his fishing license for five years.

Charges against Heintz were dropped by the state in May 2018 after prosecutors agreed his actions were not criminal.

Easterling cooperated with authorities and was not charged.

Anna Maria dismisses planner, seeks engineer

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Anna Maria is looking for replacements.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told commissioners Sept. 12 he recently gave city planner Robin Meyer a 90-day cancellation notice on his contract.

Meyer, who will remain in the position until December, was contracted to serve the city through Feb. 23, 2022.

Murphy did not give a reason for Meyer’s dismissal, but said he would like to hire a fulltime employee to build continuity. He said city clerk Leanne Addy is placing ads for the position on multiple websites, including Indeed.com.

Meyer is paid $1,800 per week for 36 hours, in addition to another $50 for each hour exceeding 36 hours a week.

Meyer did not respond to a voice message left Sept. 13.

The commission voted 4-0 Sept. 12 to authorize Mayor Dan Murphy to issue a request for qualifications for engineering services for the city.

Murphy said the city has traditionally relied on a single engineer but, since no engineer can be a jack of all trades, is seeking multiple people with a range of expertise for a variety of projects.

City attorney Becky Vose said most of the cities her firm represents use the strategy of hiring multiple engineers to address specialized issues.

The city will accept applicants until noon Monday, Oct. 7.

Murphy plans to conduct interviews Oct. 8-9 and make a recommendation Oct. 10 to the commission.

Commissioners also voted 4-0 to approve a contract for interim services from Ayres Associates, the current engineer, while the city does its search.

Murphy said Ayres will continue its work on the new Anna Maria City Pier, including the restaurant and bait shop.

He added that the contract with Ayres includes an escape clause, allowing cancellation when the pier is completed.

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Apology accepted

Maybe you were caught sleeping while you waited for the Anna Maria City Pier to be rebuilt.

After all, the landmark fishing, dining, waterfront viewing spot has been closed since September 2017.

Back in 1911, before bridges to Anna Maria Island, the pier served as a landing for ferries and steamers from Tampa, bringing people to swim in the Gulf of Mexico and sunbathe on the beaches — just a short stroll up Pine Avenue from Tampa Bay. Well. You may be surprised to learn the contractor at the pier, was moving its barge when it, well, yes, CRASH, BAM, hit the pier.

The pictures this week tell that story.

So a couple of days later, as I passed the Kingfish Boat Ramp in the morning, I saw the barge sitting alongside the ramp, loaded with rafters and lumber, preparing to head back to the pier.

Two men wearing safety vests and hard hats were rustling near the seawall as I snapped a few photos.

Without calling them over, the pair headed my way.

As they approached, one of them told me he was the barge driver, the person responsible for hitting the pier two days earlier. He said “it got away from me.”

And he was very apologetic.

Even without disclosure or an introduction, he told me he felt badly about the crash, the damage it caused and the photos and comments he saw on Facebook.

I told him I was sorry, too, sorry that he felt so bad. “Lighten up on yourself,” I said, as I offered up condolences and faith in his future.

I told him I was sure the pier would be finished in good time, without much of a delay, although it may need handrails and fenders!

Don’t even tell me your name, I said.

I’ll spare you the embarrassment, if I can, I told the barge driver.

As he walked back toward the water, he asked me to “tell the people I’m sorry.”

Alas, he is named in the story. But I didn’t get his name that day.

I felt better not knowing. And I thanked him for his honesty.

Still, I felt you should know, he’s sorry.

My instinct tells me he’s a good man. A good employee with a tough job. A wise person with integrity and a soft heart.

And I hope some day, like the rest of us, including his boss and the mayor, he can laugh it off.

— Bonner Joy

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Consider this …

I have read over and over about the Florida Department of Transportation’s plan to replace the current Cortez Road drawbridge with a high fixed bridge.

The bridge the DOT proposes to build will improve traffic flow somewhat by eliminating bridge openings, but it doesn’t address the main issue. Traffic flowing either way on Cortez Road can be very congested and sometimes almost gridlocked at the intersection of Cortez Road and Gulf Drive by traffic going to or from Coquina Beach and Longboat Key. Before supporting the DOT’s proposed bridge, consider instead, constructing a causeway/bridge from the current mainland bridge entry/landing in Cortez that would turn generally south and rise over the Intracoastal Waterway and turn again to couple with Gulf Drive at the south end of Coquina Beach.

Longboat Key and Coquina Beach traffic that now must travel slowly through Bradenton Beach, would flow directly onto Cortez Road via this new causeway/ bridge.

There would be no gridlock at the current junction of Cortez Road and Gulf Drive because there would be no such intersection.

And with fewer cars, island traffic bound for Bridge Street or Coquina Beach would improve dramatically.

Cortez would see minimal impact with this causeway/bridge when compared to the current DOT plan, which proposes to involve major interference for the western parts of this historic, funky fishing village.

Please, also consider a roundabout at the new Gulf Drive intersection of the Cortez Causeway Bridge at the south end of Bradenton Beach.

Scott Ricci, Holmes Beach

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With regard to the Anna Maria City Pier: The die is cast and the end result is a boring design with nothing that really takes advantage of one of the most spectacular venues in all of Florida.

I was not suggesting a Sydney Opera House, but this plank walkway, leading to some non-descript “restaurant,” is not even close to the highest possible use for that location.

Put the lease out to someone who really wants to be there and can bring something truly remarkable to Anna Maria Island. Take your time and wait for something better than what’s being offered.

George Knutson, Bradenton

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Docking at Egmont a landing dock for small boats exists near the pilot station on egmont Key in may 1984, the date on the photograph. the dock was built after the abandonment of the old fort dade.

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Headlines from Sept. 15, 1999:

• Holmes Beach police arrested a Bradenton man on charges of sexual battery involving a girl under the age of 12, sexual battery involving a girl under the age of 14 and also conspiracy to commit murder.

• The U.S. Space Command in Colorado said a streaking object over Anna Maria Island Sept.

7, 1999, was not a UFO. The object was a booster engine from a Russian satellite that fell after running out of fuel. Officials said Russian rockets carrying satellites often crossed the Gulf of Mexico after launch from a space station in Kazakhstan.

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• With certainty the National Weather Service predicted rain for Sept. 12 — and the rain did fall and fall and fall, flooding streets, parking lots, ditches and driveways. On Anna Maria Island, paddleboarders more easily navigated flooded roads than trucks.

• The federal government closed the comment period for an assessment on the impact of a proposed natural gas port and pipeline in the Tampa Bay area.

• A review of shorebird nesting season on Anna Maria Island found no productive black skimmer or least tern nests.

• Anna Maria Elementary students gathered to watch a televised speech by President Barack Obama. The speech was about challenging students in the United States to set and achieve goals.

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WMFr approves assessments, $9.6 million spending plan

By Kathy Prucnell islander reporter

West Manatee Fire Rescue district commissioners voted unanimously and with little fanfare to approve a hike in its annual tax assessments and a $9.6 million budget at their final public hearing Sept. 9.

“We deliberated enough,” said Commissioner Larry Jennis after the first hearing to certify the tax rolls rigney for the Manatee County Property Appraiser.

Commission Chair David Bishop said, “I would agree.”

The 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Randy Cooper absent, finalized the assessment hike for parcels in the district — 1.65% for residential and 5% for commercial properties.

Property tax notices will be mailed Nov. 1.

Commissioners approved the district’s budget of $9,646,234 for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.

Battalion Chief Ben Rigney — soon to be chief

BB budget talks

Bradenton Beach, CrA OK first round of budget talks By ryan Paice islander reporter

Spending in Bradenton Beach is rising.

The first readings for a new budget for Bradenton Beach cleared the hurdles as did the spending plan for the city’s community redevelopment agency.

City commissioners voted 4-0 Sept. 5 to approve a first reading of an ordinance that will increase taxes for property owners, establishing a 2.3329 millage rate and $5,515,261 budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

Commissioner Randy White was absent with excuse.

There was no public comment.

Total expenditures are projected to reach $5,515,261 in the new fiscal year, almost $2 million more than the current year’s $3,555,521 spending plans. Much of the difference is due to $1,347,124 for a flood prevention project funded by the state.

After accounting for $5,634,721 in revenue, the

Bradenton Beach commissioner ralph cole, who chairs the city’s community redevelopment agency, presents conceptual plans Sept. 4 for continued work on the floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier. islander Photo: ryan Paice

— said there had been no changes since the budget presentation in August.

In an Aug. 20 budget report, Rigney said the district continues to experience “slow growth in regard to residential development” and projected a less than 1% increase in revenue.

No public comment was made.

The assessments will be spread among 18,027 residential and 581 commercial parcels, including homes and businesses on Anna Maria Island and in unincorporated west Manatee County, including Cortez.

Exemptions include unusable vacant tracts, churches, recreational areas, public institutions and certain properties for people with special needs, among others.

The 2019-20 budget shows $7.32 million in revenue from assessments, $9,500 from grants, $65,000 from interest and $223,067 from reimbursements.

In comparison, the current budget includes $7.12 million from tax assessments, $10,500 from grants and inspection fees, $110,000 in interest and $2.1 million in reimbursements, including the $1.6 million sale of the former administration building.

New in the district’s 2019-20 spending plans include the $650,000 purchase of an engine to replace a 15-year-old truck, $1.1 million to build a new administration building and $200,000 to remodel the 862-square-foot bunk room at Station 3, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

A new line item was established to fund cancer coverage mandated by the state in light of the occu-

Bradenton Beach by the numbers Proposed 2019-20 city budget: $5,515,261.

2018-19 city budget: $3,555,521.

Proposed 2019-20 city revenues: $5,634,721.

Proposed 2019-20 cra budget: $2,666,019.

2018-19 cra budget: $1,064,842.

Proposed 2019-20 cra revenues: $1,105,000.

Proposed 2019-20 millage rate: 2.3329 mills.

2018-19 millage: 2.3329 mills. rollback rate: 2.2431. total 2018 assessed taxable property value: $618,638,836. total 2019 assessed taxable property value: $650,221,930. tingley memorial Library fund: $454,849. final public hearing and vote for the cra budget: 5:05 p.m. Sept. 19. final public hearing and vote for the city budget: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19.

city is expected to net $119,460 in revenue by the year’s end, which will contribute to the reserves.

Expenditures for the Bradenton Beach Police Department are projected at $1,263,127 in 2019-20, which is more than a $100,000 increase over 2018-19, largely due to the addition of a new officer. The additional officer resulted in a $70,450 increase in wages for the department.

Proposed library expenditures for 2019-20 are $45,051. The amount is a $4,255 increase over the $40,796 in library expenditures for 2018-19, and includes $2,000 for installation of an automated external defibrillator at the library.

City treasurer Shayne Thompson wrote in a July 25 email to The Islander that $454,849 remains in the library bequeath fund.

The city budget also includes a 1.2% proposed across-the-board salary increase, as well as funds for a new computer and microphones for the Katie Pierola Commission Chambers.

The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 of property value used to calculate property taxes. The owner of a property appraised at $500,000 with a 2.3329 millage rate would pay $1,166.45 in property taxes.

The proposed millage of 2.3329 amounts to a tax increase for property owners. To avoid a tax increase, the city must adopt a rollback rate of 2.2431, which would yield $1,398,157.96. The rollback rate is the rate needed to produce the same income as the current budget.

The owner of a property appraised at $500,000 with the 2.2431 rollback rate would pay $1,121.55 in property taxes.

pational hazard tied to firefighting.

At a Sept. 9 workshop, the commissioners spoke to Tampa attorney Laura Donaldson of Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn about a draft policy for the mandated cancer coverage.

A state law effective July 1 requires fire districts to provide firefighters the option of a $25,000 lump sum payout in lieu of workers’ compensation if they are diagnosed with one of 21 types of cancer. The law mandates 10 years of coverage after retirement or termination, in addition to medical reimbursements.

With the exception of Commissioner George Harris, the commissioners in attendance said they’d prefer to purchase insurance to cover cancer claims at about $3,000 a year, rather than self-insuring the risk.

Harris said he was “an advocate of self-insurance.”

“In my 43 years, I know of three I think would qualify,” Chief Tom Sousa told the board.

The commissioners discussed expanding the coverage to four retired firefighters currently on the district insurance plan and all WMFR employees. Donaldson said the district could chose a broader policy than required by state law.

Rigney said he would provide Donaldson a new draft of the district policy on cancer coverage.

The district employs 35 full-time firefighters, three inspectors, six paramedics and four administrative personnel, including Rigney, who will replace Sousa on his retirement in October. About 20 volunteer firefighters serve in the district reserves.

The total appraised taxable value of Bradenton Beach properties is $650,221,930, with $4,311,124 in new taxable construction. With the proposed 2.3329 ad valorem rate, the city would collect $1,516,902.74 in taxes, a $73,680.20 increase over the $1,443,222.54 collected in 2018-19.

The city will hold its second reading for the budget at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. CRA approves its budget On the same day, CRA members voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of the agency’s budget.

CRA members Ed Chiles and Randy White were absent with excuse.

The CRA promotes restoration, growth and tourism for the district — bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico — by funding capital improvement projects with incremental tax revenue collected by Manatee County since 1992, when the area was declared blighted.

The agency includes the mayor, city commissioners and Chiles, owner of the Beach House Restaurant, and David Bell, a full-time resident of the district.

The CRA expects $1,105,000 in revenue for the next fiscal year, $625,035 more than in 2018-19. City treasurer Shayne Thompson has estimated the CRA fund would total $1,863,758 by Oct. 1.

The CRA plans to spend $2,666,019 next year, a $1,601,177 increase over 2018-19. Expenditures include $158,300 for general expenses, $5,000 for administrative costs, $73,297 for streets and roadwork and $72,800 for law enforcement.

The police expenditures were bumped up by $18,200 to fund additional policing in the district, which will help cover the cost of the department’s new officer.

The preliminary budget established $18,297 for streets and road expenditures, but CRA members had agreed to add $55,000 to hire a public works employee to oversee beautification and administer community redevelopment projects.

The budget contains $125,000 to cover master plan projects designed by Emily Anne Smith, including the replacement of Manatee County Area Transit stops, a flag tower on the Historic Bridge Street Pier and a gazebo outside the U.S. post office on Bridge Street.

Another $130,000 was added to the budget at the last work meeting to fund a 39-passenger tram Smith designed to transport people from Coquina Beach parking to Bridge Street in 20-minute round trips.

To make further changes to the adopted budget by amendment, the CRA must notify the county within 10 days.

The CRA will hold its final hearing and vote on the budget at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at city hall.

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AM budget talks Hike in taxes OK’d for Anna Maria taxpayers in 2019-20 By ryan Paice islander reporter

Anna Maria is a meeting away from finalizing its spending and revenue plans for 2019-20.

City commissioners voted 4-0 Sept. 12 to approve a first reading of ordinances establishing a 2.05 millage rate and a $7,859,405 budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Dan Murphy said the budget was designed to be flexible in the event the economy tailspins or unexpected expenses arise on the construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier.

Total expenditures are projected to reach $7,859,405 in the new fiscal year, $2,632,711 less than the current year’s $10,492,116 spending plan.

Capital outlay, including the final pier-related outlay, will make up the biggest difference between fiscal years. The capital outlay budget decreased from $4,197,866 in 2018-19 to $1,879,989 in 2019-20, due to fewer projects.

More than $25,000 is budgeted for enhancements

HB budget talks

Holmes Beach OKs tax increase for 2019-20 spending By chrisann Silver esformes islander reporter

Holmes Beach is almost there.

Commissioners voted 4-0 at their Sept. 11 meeting on ordinances to ratify the 2019-20 budget, including an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes and adopting the first reading of the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

Commissioner Rick Hurst was absent with excuse.

According to city treasurer Lori Hill, the mayor proposed a maximum millage rate of 2.25 mills for the 2019-20 fiscal year, the same rate as 2018-19, but not the same tax.

The rate amounts to a tax increase for property

TDC budget talks County defers vote on TDC, tourism budget

By Sandy ambrogi islander reporter

The Tourist Development Council had already voted to recommend spending more than $13 million of tourist development tax funds to attract tourism.

The final vote was on the agenda for the Manatee County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 10 meeting, but the decision to approve the TDC and Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau budgets for the next two years was delayed.

The consent agenda item for the approval of the budgets — $6,856,046 for 2020 and $6,369,l05 for 2021 — was deferred to Sept. 24.

Outside contractual services and sports marketing take top dollar in the proposed budget.

The BACVB has budgeted $1,391,381 in 2020 and $1,402,174 in 2021 for advertising, website management, social media content, market research, photo shoots and other outside contractors.

Online digital marketing claims expenditures of $639,975 budgeted each year.

Online digital media programmatic buying had $539,300 earmarked each year.

Sports commission marketing, promotions and

Anna Maria by the numbers Proposed 2019-20 city budget: $7,859,405. actual 2018-19 city budget: $10,492,116.

Proposed 2019-20 fund balances/reserves: $2,972,271. actual 2018-19 fund balances/reserves: $2,972,271.

Proposed 2019-20 millage rate: 2.05 mills. rollback rate: 1.8709 mills.

2018-19 millage rate: 2.05 mills. total 2018 assessed taxable property value: $1,094,519,801. total 2019 assessed taxable property value: $1,200,147,787. final public hearing and vote for the budget: 6 p.m. thursday, Sept. 26.

to City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., including the completion of fencing on the perimeter that incorporates memorial planks from the old city pier, as well as landscaping.

Public safety expenditures are projected to increase from $952,657 in 2018-19 to $1,054,525 in 2019-20.

The public safety budget includes funds to maintain eight deputies and a sergeant at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office-Anna Maria substation. The increase is, in part, because the eighth deputy was added to the station in March 2018, so the city didn’t pay for a full year’s salary in 2018-19, but will in 2019-20.

City staff are set to receive a 1.5% raise in 2019-

Holmes Beach budget comparison Proposed 2019-20 budget: $16,967,913.

2018-19 adopted budget: $15,906,032.

Proposed 2019-20 millage rate: 2.25 mills. maximum 2019-20 millage rate: 2.25 mills.

2018-19 millage rate: 2.25 mills. total 2018 assessed property value: $2,089,205,492. total 2019 assessed property value: $2,101,932,610. final public hearing for the budget: 6 p.m. tuesday, Sept. 24.

owners.

It is 6% more than the rollback rate of 2.1226 mills.

The rollback rate is the millage needed to generate the same revenue as 2018-19.

State law defines a tax increase as anything over the rollback rate.

Millage is $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value. At 2.25 mills, the ad valorem tax on a property sponsorships, including trade shows, conferences, travel and sports marketing accounts for $457,970 in 2020 and $607,970 in 2021.

An additional $499,308 and $200,000 is budgeted separately in 2020-21 for other sports promotions, including the Bradenton Area Riverfest Regatta, Suncoast Nature Center Association events and BACVB-branded advertising at Nathan Benderson Park.

Additionally, $176,035 and $176,018 are separate line items for the two-year period for Premier Sports Campus.

Traditional television, radio and print ad spending accounted much less in the budget, $270,025 for each year.

Airline initiatives payable to Allegiant Air, along with additional incentive payments to airlines yet to be determined at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport total $300,000 for 2020 and $330,000 for 2021.

Other items rounding out the budgets include group sales, Central European and United Kingdom marketing, film commission expenditures, staffing and maintenance of tourist information centers including the center at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach, arts and culture and community partnerships.

Funding for the TDC and BACVB comes from the 5% Manatee County tourist tax, which is collected on short-term rentals of six months or less.

20, in addition to a 1.5% lump sum raise six months into the fiscal year.

Neither city commissioners nor the mayor will receive raises.

Funding for the city lobbyist, budgeted from vacation rental fees, will remain $48,000.

Revenue is expected to match expenditures at $7,859,405. The biggest change — a decrease from $5,213,088 in interest and miscellaneous revenues in 2018-19 to only $2,086,085 in 2019-20 — is due to the pier project.

Reserves are projected to remain at $2,972,271 — the same as 2018-19.

The millage of 2.05 will be a tax increase for property owners. To avoid a tax increase, the city must adopt the rollback rate of 1.8709, to yield the same revenue as the current budget year.

The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 of property value used to calculate property taxes. The owner of a property appraised at $500,000 with a 2.05 millage rate would pay $1,025 in property taxes.

The owner of a property appraised at $500,000 would pay $935.45 in city tax at the rollback rate.

The total appraised taxable value of Anna Maria properties is $1,200,147,787, with $24,860,747 in new taxable construction. Based on the 2.05 ad valorem rate, the city will collect $2,460,302.96 in taxes, a $216,537.37 increase over 2018-19.

The city will hold its final budget hearing and vote at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at city hall. valued at $500,000 would be $1,125. At 2.1226 mills, the property would be taxed $1,061.30.

Hill said that at the millage rate hearing July 23, the mayor was planning the budget for the rollback rate, but the maximum millage was set at 2.25 mills.

“After my further analysis and determining the future needs of the city, the mayor is proposing that we keep the current millage rate of 2.25 due to many factors that were determined after the millage hearing,” she said.

“It’s unfortunate,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “I worked really hard to try to keep that rollback rate, but things continued to show. But we tried.”

Hill gave examples of changes that occurred following the workshops and budget hearing.

She said the ad valorem tax rate of 2.25 mills, will produce additional revenue of about $250,000, and changes to the vacation rental certificate program increased revenue by about $190,000.

The general fund rollover is about $3,950,000.

She said the local option gas tax revenue is projected to be about $9,000 more than 2018-19.

Hill said some increased spending includes about $6,000 for travel and training for the commission; $15,000 added to the lobbying fee; IT services for HBPD, $5,000; and, in public works, $50,000 for resiliency planning and implementation; $75,000 for city field improvements; and a $100,000 emergency contingency fund.

“It has also been shown in the past that due to emergency stormwater needs, this an important contingency,” Hill said. She added that if the funds are not used, they will be rolled into next year’s budget.

She said reserves are estimated at $6,182,000.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she was concerned that the $100,000 public works contingency is “a big addition.”

City engineer Lynn Burnett reminded the commission that the city has some failing infrastructure.

“We really do need to have a reserve set aside, so we can move quickly when repairs need to happen,” she said. “We know we have aging infrastructure.

We know we have the king tides and storm events. I would just really encourage that we be in a position of strength.”

Titsworth said grant money can not be used for repairs, so a contingency is necessary.

Commissioner Kim Rash said he would like to see the millage rate lowered in 2020-21.

“I’d just like for the mayor and her staff to look at ways next year to maybe bring things in line,” Rash said. “If we start working on it now, and we can see things, maybe we could lower it next year.”

The final reading of the budget ordinances and public hearings will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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

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Sunday, Sept. 22 Second and fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. KidSpace, the Bishop 7:30 p.m. — Island Players auditions, “Relatively Speaking, Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755. applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

ONGOING ON AMI Looking Ahead on AMI Sept. 19-29, Island Players’ “Steel Magnolias,� 8 p.m. TuesdayNov. 2, America Recycles Day at Sandblast, Holmes Beach.

Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: Nov. 30, Bridge Street tree lighting, Bradenton Beach.

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Dec. 6, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting, Throughout September, “Shower Power� display, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778- Holmes Beach.

Dec. 6, Holmes Beach holiday celebration and art walk, Holmes 6694.

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Throughout September, “Throttle Art� exhibit, Island Gallery Dec. 7, Center of Anna Maria Island Lester Family Fun Day, West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

Second Fridays, downtown Holmes Beach art walk, various Anna Maria.

Dec. 13, Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza holiday venues. Information: 941-778-6694, 941-778-6648. walkabout, Holmes Beach.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Dec. 13, Anna Maria holiday celebration, Anna Maria. TENTAOct. 19, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, TIVE. Dec. 14, Bridge Street Christmas celebration and boat parade, Anna Maria.

Nov. 7-17, Island Players’ “Relatively Speaking,� Anna Maria. Bradenton Beach.

Nov. 9, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Symphony on the Sand concert, Bradenton Beach.

Oct. 19, Mote Marine Aquarium’s Fish, Fun and Fright night.

Dec. 8, Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s holiday concert, Holmes Beach.

CLUBS & COMMUNITY Dec. 14, Center of Anna Maria Island’s Sha Na Na concert, ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Anna Maria.

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Through Sept. 29, “Natasha Mazurka: Order Systems,� John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

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Through Oct. 13, “The Fabric of India� exhibit, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941- 359-5700.

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

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.

Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Think+Drink/Science, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Second and fourth Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-7086120. CANCELED First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

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

Thursday, Sept. 19 10:15 a.m. — Friends of the Island Library Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

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

Saturday, Sept. 21 10 a.m. — Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 Noon — Coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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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.

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Looking Ahead off AMI Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Oct. 4, Set the Bar: You be the Judge Cocktail Competition, Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941Sarasota.

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Oct. 12-Dec. 1, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Orchid Show, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Sarasota.

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Oct. 19, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art UnGala 2019, LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI Sarasota.

Nov. 1, Village of the Arts’ Festival of Skeletons, Bradenton.

Sept. 27, Senior Adventures potluck lunch and book sale, BraNov. 9, eighth annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, denton Beach.

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Oct. 1, National Night Out, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 12, Carols by Candlelight, Bradenton.

Oct. 2-Nov. 20, Einstein’s Circle discussions, Anna Maria.

Oct. 30, Lifelong Learning Academy Lecture, Holmes Beach.

KIDS & FAMILY Nov. 15-17, Anna Maria Island Art League Wellness Weekend, ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Holmes Beach.

Friday, Sept. 20 LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Oct. 26, 22nd annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Cortez.

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Oct. 26, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s Oceanic EveTuesday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina ning gala, Sarasota.

Oct. 26, Bradenton Farmers’ Market, Bradenton.

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ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Through Sept. 30, “Hippos: A Truly Big Show� poster exhibit, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Saturday, Sept. 21 Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941- 359-5700.

9 a.m.-noon — Keep Manatee Beautiful International Coastal Fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Stelliferous Star Talk, the Bishop Cleanup, various locations. Information: 941-795-8272.

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Center to host lifelong learning sessions

The Lifelong Learning Academy has circled back to the Center of Anna Maria Island for a series of fall programs.

The LLA will conduct “Einstein’s Circle” discussions at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The conversations will take place at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 19, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.

An announcement said reservations are not required for the free programs, when people gather “to engage in an open exchange of ideas, opinions and information on a variety of topics.”

The topics, as of Islander press time, were not publicized.

For more information, call the center at 941-7781908.

Kiwanis to learn about healthcare careers

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will meet Saturday, Sept. 21, for breakfast and to hear from Pat Webster about careers in nursing and healthcare.

The club meets at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

However, the club is on an abbreviated summer schedule and not meeting every Saturday.

For more information, call Sandy Haas-Martens at 941-778-1383.

More calendar dates Wednesday, Sept. 25 5:30 p.m. — Coquina Coastal Cleanup, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-742-5923.

“Friends” call out for book donations

Help share your love of reading.

The Friends of the Island Library are seeking donations for their upcoming annual book sale, Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Donations of gently used books including cookbooks, fiction and children’s books are sought.

Self-help books, textbooks and out-of-date technical and travel manuals will not be included. in the sale.

Proceeds from the sale support library programs for children and adults, including the Friends of the Library lecture series.

Books may be dropped off at the library 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and noon-8 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, contact the library at 941778-6341.

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The Island Players issued a casting call for the second play of the 71st season — “Relatively Speaking” by Alay Ayckbourn.

The auditions with director Heiko Knipfelberg will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Anna Maria theater, 10009 Gulf Drive.

Scripts can be found at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

The play will run Nov. 7-17.

For more information, go online to theislandplayers.org or call the box office at 941 778-5755 and leave a message.

Oct. 5, Palma Sola Botanical Park plant sale, Bradenton.

Oct. 5, Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale, Palmetto.

ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Oct. 17, Manatee Audubon meet-and-greet, Bradenton.

Nov. 9, Egmont Key Alliance’s Discover the Island 2019, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708- Egmont Key State Park.

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SAVE THE DATES Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. pickleball, Sept. 29, Rosh Hashana.

Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee Nov. 3, daylight saving time ends. applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Nov. 5, Election Day. Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Nov. 28, Thanksgiving.

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

Dec. 22, Winter solstice.

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Dec. 25, Christmas.

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Dec. 26, Kwanzaa.

Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. 941-778-1908.

Mondays, noon, AMI Bridge, Roser Memorial Community GET LISTED Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

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Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, tion of the event, as well as a phone number for publication.

Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

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

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OFF AMI Saturday, Sept. 21 8 a.m. — Oyster reef work day, Perico Bayou, 10600 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.

9 a.m.-noon — Keep Manatee Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup, various locations. Information: 941-795-8272.

7:45 p.m. — Starry Night Telescope Exploration, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. Info: 941-742-5923.

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AMi Privateers invite followers to Sarasota ‌ and plan trash pickup at home port Assemble your krewe and head down to Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Sarasota Pirates & Rum Festival, being billed as the biggest and best October event for cancer awareness.

The Anna Maria Island Privateers is steering the Scullywag, their float/boat to the event and will be offering photo opportunities with pirates and sales of Privateer merchandise and chances for prizes.

Activities get underway at 5 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, and will include live music, food, pirates and rum from around the world.

Vendors also are being sought. Call 813-919-9191 or 813-785-4285 for information.

Tickets are $20 per person and include rum samples and access to all stages at the festival. The event is hosted by Sarasota Caribbean Festival and Events.

For more information, call AMI Privateer Terry “Cookie� Rapert at 941-705-0199.

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Bishop Museum celebrates with 1-day free admission

Museums across the United States will celebrate Smithsonian magazine’s “Museum Day� Saturday, Sept. 21, including the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, by offering free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the facility, along with others nationwide, is offering the special. Bishop will feature live presentations about manatees and live star talks in the planetarium throughout the day.

Last year, more than 250,000 people nationwide downloaded free museum tickets.

The event at Bishop is sponsored by Mosaic Co. Tickets are available free online at Smithsonian. com/museum day.

For more information, call Bishop Museum at 941746-4131.

a crewe of anna maria island Privateers pause during last year’s Keep manatee Beautiful coastal cleanup day on anna maria island. this year’s cleanup crew will gather at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Scullywag, the Privateer’s float/boat, at its mooring at city field in Holmes Beach by the public works building, 5901 marina drive. Volunteers are welcome, and garbage bags, gloves and grabbers will be provided. for more information, contact terry “cookie� rapert at 941-705-0199. islander courtesy Photo

Cortez center closes to spruce up, renovate The Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., Cortez, will be closed Sunday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 20, for exhibit replacements, installation of displays and some renovations.

According to Kaye Bell, staff will be present at the center, but will only be available for pre-arranged tours.

The Cultural Center also will be working again with the Florida Maritime Museum on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the Nautical Flea Market on the museum grounds at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.

The Cultural Center will be hosting a yard sale and an arts and crafts show during the nautical sale, with proceeds benefitting hurricane relief through Blessing Bags.

Volunteers also are being sought for help at the Cortez center with filing, computer work, renovations and setting up exhibits.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945 or Bob Landry at 941545-6726.

‘A carousing we will go ‌’ neither rain nor blustery wind could keep the anna maria island Privateers at bay as they caroused the island Sept. 14, going from pub to pub, promoting talk Like a Pirate day. the krewe bellowed with laughter as a delighted but surprised passenger joined them aboard the island trolley on their way from d.coy ducks Bar & grill to the anchor inn and, finally, Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. along the way, there were stops at Harry’s grill and Slim’s Place in anna maria, Waterline resort and freckled fin in Holmes Beach, and tommy Knockers in Bradenton Beach before dropping anchor at Bridge Street, where the rowdies took part in the nightlife at the various dives, diners and grogshops. islander Photos: Sarah Brice

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Wise-cracking Truvy offers shampoos and free advice to the ladies of Chinquapin, Louisiana, including her eager assistant Annelle, town curmudgeon Ouiser, the eccentric Miss Clairee, and social leader M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to get married. The group’s strength – and love – make them truly touching company in good times and bad.

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take 5:00 on break with Michael Dunn take 5:00 is on break this week.

anna maria island Privateers claim possession of the north end of anna maria island on Pine avenue before heading onward on their quest to entice all who they encounter to utter “aaaarrrghs� and other pirate musings in support of talk Like a Pirate day. the island krewe supported local pubs on their quest, traveling on foot, by car and on the island trolley.

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Bradenton Beach commission approves Bridge Street developer’s residential plan By ryan Paice islander reporter

Third time’s a charm for the Hynds Group’s planned major development for property at 119 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach city commissioners voted 3-0 Sept. 5 to approve the addition of three residential units on the third floor of the property after two continuations of the quasi-judicial hearing. Hynds Group owner Michael Hynds has said the residential units would be used as vacation rentals.

Vice Mayor Jake Spooner recused himself from the vote because he owns several businesses adjacent to the property.

Commissioner Randy White was absent with excuse.

Plans for the development originally included the addition of four multifamily dwellings to the building, which already contains eight retail units, but the property couldn’t accommodate the required parking

spaces.

To meet the code for parking, Hynds reduced the number of residential units to three and the number of retail units to six. He said he already had begun combining previously separated retail spaces into larger units.

“We looked at different alternative ways to alleviate parking with shuttles and stuff, but none of it was working,” Hynds told commissioners.

Multifamily residencies require two parking spaces per unit, as well as a 10% addition, so Hynds’ three planned units required seven parking spaces.

City planner Alan Garrett said the property, counting a parking spot for each of the six retail units, has 13 parking spaces, which complies with the city’s land development code.

Hynds’ latest plans also extend three parallel parking spaces to the required 23-foot-length and adds a sprinkler system above the dumpster area under the building. Plans also include a draft for construction

City, CrA give $2,000 to Bridge Street holiday events There’s money in the coffers in Bradenton Beach to support two upcoming events.

Community redevelopment agency members voted 5-0 Sept. 4 to contribute $1,000 to the Bridge Street Merchants to cosponsor Christmas on Bridge Street and a holiday boat parade.

CRA members Ed Chiles and Randy White were absent with excuse.

A day later, the city commission also voted unanimously to contribute $1,000 to the events.

Commissioner Randy White was absent.

Michael Bazzy, president of the Bradenton Beach Marina, attended the Sept. 4 CRA meeting to ask for the contribution. He said the boat parade will be like

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last year, but he’s considering hiring a master of ceremonies to announce the boats as they pass the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Commissioner Ralph Cole, chair of the CRA, said he supports the events, calling the festivities “the exact thing” the CRA is meant to encourage.

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staging, but Hynds said he would need to continue working with the city to establish a final staging plan.

“Hopefully this shows our commitment to make this work with the city,” he said.

Hynds also provided plans for a sidewalk with planters on the Third Street side of the property, but city attorney Ricinda Perry said the planter maintenance needs to be more detailed.

The motion to approve Hynds’ development, made

by Commissioner Ralph Cole and seconded by Commissioner Marilyn Maro, includes stipulations that the Hynds Group maintain the planters and the building cannot be taller than the 29-foot-height limit established in the land development code.

Bradenton Beach resident Mary Bell told commissioners during public comment that she supports the development now because of the reduction in units.

She spoke in opposition during previous meetings.

“It really is heartening to see this proposal,” Bell said. “I think it really respects the city’s requirements.”

Bell’s husband David, an appointed member of the city’s community redevelopment agency, also said he supported the development after previously opposing it.

“It’s a good solution,” added Barbara Baker, president of the nearby Old Bridge Village Condominium Association. “Thank you very much.”

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Holmes Beach man held on DUi charges

Ross Atkins, 55, of Holmes Beach, was charged with DUI Sept. 8, after a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Gulf Drive.

Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Hurt observed Atkins drive into the Manatee Public Beach parking lot at 4000 Gulf Drive and continue north through a southbound entrance, disregarding the do-not-enter signs.

Atkins was unable to produce a atkins driver’s license and Hurt reported that he smelled the odor of alcohol on Atkins.

Atkins agreed to field sobriety tests, which were not satisfactory.

He was placed under arrest and transported to the Holmes Beach police department, where he refused to provide a breath sample.

He was then transported to Manatee County Jail.

Atkins was released Sept. 8 on $1,500 bail.

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Holmes Beach honors 9/11 Holmes Beach code supervisor Jt thomas looks up Sept. 11 at the flag over city hall, 5801 marina drive, after raising it to military half-staff on Patriot day, marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World trade center in new York city, the Pentagon and united airlines flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania. city staff lowered the flag to half-staff at sunrise and raised it back to full-staff at sunset. islander Photo: chrisann Silver esformes

reed crosby, left, and tony Porter of Longboat Key’s public works department install american flags Sept. 10 in the 5000 block of gulf of mexico drive. in 2003, the Longboat Key chamber of commerce helped buy 2,974 flags to commemorate the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. reed Savage of Longboat ace Hardware replaces flags as needed at no cost. islander Photo: courtesy alexandra Lowe-mains

Anna Maria is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Bradenton Beach Aug. 27, 2650 Gulf Drive South, Coquina Park, trespass warning. A homeless man was acting belligerent to employees at the beach and had twice been warned about trespassing midnight-6 a.m. at Coquina Park. A Bradenton Beach police officer issued a trespass warning and told the man to leave the park or he island police blotter would be arrested. The man complied.

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Sept. 1, 109 Seventh St. N., Beach Beauty Salon, property damage. A woman reported a dent and other damage to her vehicle after she left it parked near the salon. No witnesses could be located.

Bradenton Beach is policed by the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

Cortez No reports.

Cortez is policed by MCSO. Holmes Beach Sept 10, 12000 Manatee Ave. W., marijuana possession. A car was followed on Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach to Perico Island and was stopped at 12000 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, for registration issues. The officer observed the odor of marijuana and removed the driver and three passengers. A search found a pill bottle with .3 grams of marijuana in the handbag of a passenger, who was arrested for possession and transported to Manatee County jail. The driver and other passengers were released. The car was towed.

Sept. 11, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, alcohol and camping violations. A man was found sleeping on the beach next to a glass of beer. An officer awakened him, had him pour out the beer and the man left the area after being issued a notice to appear in court for camping and consuming alcohol on the beach.

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Holmes Beach considers tax, licenses for monthly rentals

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach already taxes short-term rentals in its vacation rental program.

At a Sept. 10 meeting, the mayor and city commissioners reached consensus to draft an ordinance regulating long-term — monthly and seasonal — rentals, including a tax on the property owners.

If enacted, the ordinance stipulates that monthly rentals are subject to the same regulations and fees as weekly rentals, which means long-term rental owners would go from no fee to licensing and a payment of $545 every three years, while weekly vacation rental owners would pay $545 every two years.

“This basically just turns our monthly into the same thing we require for weekly,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said Sept. 10.

She said that administering monthly rentals requires the same amount of work for city staff as weekly rentals. So she determined both types of rental units should be charged the same fee.

“We are doing the exact same thing for monthly

Anna Maria mayor dogs pier lease agreement

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Negotiations on a new lease for the Anna Maria City Pier restaurant and bait shop are slowly moving forward.

Mayor Dan Murphy updated city commissioners Sept. 12 on his progress for a new pier lease with the current tenant, Mario Schoenfelder. He said they agreed upon the commission’s previously designated premises and maintenance responsibilities, and would now begin to discuss payments, the length of the lease, parking and insurance.

Schoenfelder, who splits his time between Holmes Beach and Germany, began leasing the pier in August 2000. He signed on for 10 years with two five-year options and a $5,000 monthly lease payment subject to periodic increases of $500.

The current lease covers the pier structure, parking area, restaurant and bait shop with payments of $11,900 per month. The tenant is responsible for paying property tax, utilities, maintenance and liability insurance, and the city is responsible for fire, casualty, wind and flood insurance.

Murphy said he planned to email Schoenfelder Sept. 13 on the terms for parking. He said the lease could include parking spaces, which he estimated at no more than 40, in order for the restaurant to comply with the code for restaurant parking.

Murphy recommended 24 parking spaces in the lot on the north side of the pier, where i+icon is stationed for the duration of the pier construction.

Another 12 parking spaces could be included near City Pier Park, at 101 North Bay Blvd., according to Murphy, along with the first four spaces on the south side of the pier, including two handicap parking spaces.

The parking spaces designated for restaurant parking would be marked with appropriate signage, as it was before Hurricane Irma damaged the pier in September 2017.

As for insurance, Murphy said Schoenfelder should cover the restaurant and bait shop, while the city should insure the pier.

Murphy proposed using the current lease term — 10 years with two five-year options — and added that commissioners will need to discuss a formula for rent at a future meeting.

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Commissioners Pat Morton and Carol Soustek caution against taxing long-term rentals Sept. 10 in chambers, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

as we are for weekly,” she said. “How can we charge differently for one than the other when we are using the same exact program and inspections.”

Titsworth said she directed city treasurer Lori Hill to come up with a total “break even cost” for the vacation rental certificate program. Hill determined, each unit owner would pay $545 biennially for the city to break even, based on the current number of rental units in the city — 1,378.

At the Sept. 10 meeting, commissioners approved the first reading of an amended VRC ordinance, which increased the biennial fee for weekly rentals from $150 to $695.

At the work session following the meeting, Titsworth said, if commissioners approve the monthly rental ordinance, the fee for weekly rentals could be lowered to $545 on final reading.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm agreed with Titsworth.

“It’s not so much what category you’re in, but what work is required by our code compliance people to do the inspections,” he said.

Commissioner Carol Soustek, who owns a longterm rental, said she is concerned the increased fee could lead to fewer monthly rentals in a city where long-term rentals are diminishing.

“My worry is that we have so very few monthlies,” she said. “We have more people wanting to rent the monthlies than we have a supply. And most of the monthlies are residents who rent (their) places to offset cost factors that have hit them over the years.”

Soustek also said many monthly or seasonal renters are a part of the community, and don’t create the same noise, trash and parking problems associated with short-term renters.

Commissioner Pat Morton agreed with Soustek.

“I’m worried we’re driving them out,” he said of longterm rental owners.

Titsworth suggested the city charge the $545 fee every four years for long-term rentals, instead of two.

But, Kihm said it could become a safety concern.

He preferred to have “more eyes on it and make sure everything is being operated properly,” adding the costs are estimates, so the fee could change.

Soustek asked the commission to compromise on three-year fees and inspections for monthly rentals.

The commission reached consensus to amend the draft ordinance to include a three-year $545 fee for monthly rentals and two years for weekly rentals, and move it to a first reading and public hearing.

The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, with a work session to follow.

… and takes steps to amend vacation rental regulations

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is tackling changes to the 2016 vacation rental certificate program.

At their Sept. 10 meeting, commissioners approved 4-0 the first reading of an amended vacation rental ordinance, with some changes.

Commissioner Rick Hurst was absent with excuse.

Previously, Commissioner Kim Rash asked that the ordinance be amended to state that “excessive and boisterous noise” is not allowed at any time, not just during the quiet hours of 10 p.m.-7 a.m.

The commission agreed to expand the language about noise in a residential area, including a stipulation that only “quiet conversation” can occur 10 p.m.-7 a.m., in a pamphlet to be placed in rental units and advertising.

Additionally, attorney Stephen Dye, sitting in for vacationing city attorney Patricia Petruff, both principles in the Dye Harrison law firm, noticed some repetitive phrasing in the section of the ordinance dealing with advertising for vacation rentals.

The commission agreed the language should be amended before the final reading and public hearing.

At a previous meeting, commissioners agreed to a recommendation from staff to raise the fee from $150 to $695 for initial application and biennial renewals to cover program costs.

The commission also is considering adding monthly vacation rentals to the certificate program, and lowering the application fee for weekly rentals to $545.

The new fee for re-inspection would be $50.

A second re-inspection now incurs a $75 fee for owners.

Additionally, the change of authorized agent fee increased from $35 to $50.

Based on commission consensus, violations with a $150 fee for a first offense would include: • Advertising that violates city codes or ordinances; • Failing to list the amount of parking spaces at a rental property; • Neglecting to register new rental agents within

Attorney Stephen Dye, sitting in Sept. 10 for Holmes Beach city attorney Patricia Petruff, both partners in the Dye Harrison law firm, offers his view during the commission meeting. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

15 business days; • Failing to schedule an inspection within 30 days of application; • And, failing to schedule a re-inspection within 30 days of an inspection failure.

The city would give the property owner 48 hours to come into compliance before issuance of a second citation.

Additional violations within 12 months of the first violation would result in a $500 fine unless, after a hearing, the special magistrate chooses to reduce or increase the fine.

Improper placement of a short-term rental sign on a property also would trigger a $150 fine, but the city would allow 24 hours to comply before issuing a second violation.

A $250 first violation would be issued for exceeding maximum occupancy limits, advertising without a valid certificate and advertising that does not state a seven-day minimum stay.

Renting a property without a valid vacation rental certificate would incur a $500 fine.

The maximum fine for all violations would be an irreversible fine of $5,000.

The second reading, final public hearing and a vote on the vacation rental ordinance will be set for a future meeting.

The next city commission meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Gathering

9 a.m. — Men’s Bible study, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA).

10 a.m. — Tai chi exercise, Gloria Dei. 11 a.m. — Just Older Youth group, second and fourth Wednesdays, Roser.

11:30 a.m. — Prayer partners, Gloria Dei. 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.

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.

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

9:30 a.m. — Roser-robics, Roser.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, Oct. 6, SoulJourn service debuts, Roser.

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

Please, send notices to news@islander.org.

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St. B women booking winter cruise

The women’s guild at St. Bernard Catholic Church is encouraging reservations for an 11-day cruise aboard a Holland America ship.

The cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, and return Sunday, Jan. 26.

Ports of call include Bahamas, Aruba, Curacao, Cartagena, Panama and Costa Rica.

Rates range $1,944-$2,734.

Bus travel from St. Bernard, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, would cost extra.

A $600 deposit will hold a cabin.

For more information, call Travel Now at 941-7989272.

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

8:30 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.

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

9:30 a.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

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.

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

7:15 a.m., St. Bernard’s Rosary on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Donna Virginia Harris, age 66, of Holmes Beach, 8 a.m. — Men’s breakfast, Church of the Annunciation. died Sept. 10 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She 10 a.m. — Women’s Bible study, Christ Church of Longboat was born Sept.. 17, 1952.

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School for the Deaf in Indianapolis for many years, worked as an American Sign Language interpreter, and taught ASL and writing courses at the University of South Florida in Sarasota.

She received the high honor in 1991 of being named one of President George H.W. Bush’s Daily Point of Light for creating the nation’s first statewide deaf literacy program in Indiana.

After relocating to Florida, Ms. Harris established and ran the Brain Gym bookstore in Holmes Beach 1993-96.

Her zest for life continued into her retirement as she spent her days reading, writing, and enjoying the people and lifestyle of Anna Maria Island.

The island community inspired her to write a novel about island life entitled, “Ruff Life.” Her love of connection and conversation, seemingly fearless nature and gentle manner are qualities we will all miss.

Memorial donations may be made to Wildlife Inc., P.O. Box 1449, Anna Maria FL 34216.

Ms. Harris is survived by her loving husband, Brian Northam; son David Northam and wife Marissa of Terre Haute, Indiana; daughter Sabra Northam of Indianapolis; grandchildren Maridian, Hudson, and Hollis; niece/daughter Anya Nyson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends who became family.

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AMe earns recognition for recycling

By Brook Morrison Islander reporter Anna Maria Elementary has been recognized with a 2019 recycling award from Keep Manatee Beautiful.

KMB is a non-profit organization that inspires people in Manatee County to spread environmental awareness and litter prevention through education and involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anna Maria Elementary won a KMB recycling award for their work on composting the cafeteria scraps, and using the program as a teaching tool,â&#x20AC;? said KMB executive director Jennifer Hoffman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not be more proud of this amazing school and all they offer to their students,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Hoffman went on to say how pleased she is about the partnership between KMB and AME. AME cafeteria workers have been providing leftover food and scraps for a composting project at since September 2016. And repurposed food scraps means

less fertilizer and pesticides for soil.

AME guidance counselor Susan Tabicman accepted the recycling award on behalf of the school from KMB on a Sept. 12 cruise on Sarasota Bay aboard the Anna Maria Princess.

Tabicman said AME students, staff and volunteers can be proud of winning the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our fifth-grade green team collects recyclable materials from each teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom every Friday and our compost team works with gardener Christine Callahan to turn our cafeteria food scraps into compostable materials to use in our fourth-grade garden,â&#x20AC;? explained Tabicman.

AME fourth- and fifth-graders are learning the importance of recycling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of our achievements and will continue to do our part to protect the Earth,â&#x20AC;? Tabicman said.

Congratulations AME, on being recognized as a caring community leader in Manatee County.

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anna maria elementary guidance counselor Susan tabicman accepts a Keep manatee Beautiful recycling award Sept. 12, announced by KmB during a ceremony aboard the anna maria Princess. KmB is dedicated to litter prevention and environmental improvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;recycling is an endeavor that our school takes seriously,â&#x20AC;? tabicman said. islander Photo: courtesy KmB/Jennifer Hoffman ame green team fifth-graders anthony mccormick, left, garrett nock, Brogan Sauls, anthony dunfee and clancy cusack show off the 2019 KmB recycling award Sept. 13. the green team collects recyclable materials weekly from classrooms.

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AMe book fair to include underwater adventure

The Anna Maria Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization plans to transform a classroom into an underwater adventure for a book fair, which kicks off Monday, Sept. 23, and runs through Oct. 2.

The theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sea of Booksâ&#x20AC;? will encourage students to browse reading materials and experience activities in a fun-filled environment with a variety of literacy options, including the newest childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book titles.

Volunteers, parents and staff will be available to help children select books at their reading level.

A percentage of sales from the book fair will support AME, providing more books and school supplies.

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Fifth-grade field trip includes lesson on the beach

fifth-graders at anna maria elementary School observe Sept. 12 as turtle watch volunteers alice Schubert, left, and fran Kramer, excavate a nest on the beach at 45th Street — a short walk from the school at 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. turtle watch volunteers routinely dig into a nest 72 hours after it hatches to collect data. this nest contained 86 hatched and 15 unhatched eggs.

Students from michelle costanzo and mary miller’s fifth-grade classes at ame in Holmes Beach make their way Sept. 12 onto the beach near 45th Street to observe turtle watch volunteers as they excavate a nest and collect data for reports that go to county and state agencies. fifth-graders from ame crowd together Sept. 12 on the beach near 45th Street in Holmes Beach, for a close look at the remaining shells from a hatched loggerhead nest that was excavated and examined by amitW volunteers. islander Photos: chrisann Silver esformes

Pete gross, amitW volunteer, tells the fifth-graders Sept. 12 about sea turtle nesting and hatching season. the students walked the short distance to the beach to join amitW on a nest excavation.

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12, Wendell graham of Bradenton, left, corey and Jars of just pickled green beans process in a pot Lavette cathcart of Sarasota and noel clark of of hot water in one of the last steps of the canning riverview share spices and garlic cloves for their process. pickled green beans. they learned hot water canning from Lisa fulk, a cornell-certified master food rigHt: Lavette cathcart pours the brining liquid preserver. folk School classes are offered at the over her jars prior to processing in a hot florida maritime museum in cortez. water bath to preserve them.

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a hatchling found Sept. 10 during the excavation of a loggerhead nest on the beach in Bradenton Beach, crawls to the gulf of mexico. islander Photos: chrisann Silver esformes

Nesting notes

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

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Payoffs for conservation, outreach

The official end of loggerhead nesting season on Anna Maria Island

is Oct. 31.

For now, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers are collecting data as nests continue to hatch on island beaches.

As of Sept. 13, 84 nests remained to hatch on the island out of 539 laid since May 1, and about 23,841 hatchlings had made their way to the Gulf of Mexico — another record-breaking season for the sea turtles on Anna Maria Island.

Suzi Fox, AMITW executive director, attributes the rise in nesting and hatchlings to increased public awareness.

Through informational “Turtle Talks” and regulations for turtle-friendly beachfront lighting, AMITW and the island municipalities are reaching out to the public to help save sea turtles and their habitat, according to Fox. “Once people know what they should be doing, usually they are quick to comply and curious to learn more,” she said.

Additionally, for 15 years, AMITW has had an “adopt-a-nest” program that involves more and more people in the conservation movement.

For a tax-deductible donation of $100, adopters have their names on a plaque at the nesting site and receive a letter of appreciation, a certificate and data from their nest after it hatches.

Funds raised from the program go to turtle-friendly lighting and public outreach.

As season draws to a close, turtle watch volunteers collect data from excavated nests, including those that were adopted by people and organizations.

AMITW digs into a sea turtle nest to determine how many eggs hatched. If there are live hatchlings, they are released to the Gulf and any dead hatchlings or unhatched eggs are accounted for in the reports to the state.

The reports are vital to obtaining beach renouishment dollars.

The week of Sept. 9, turtle watch excavated a nest adopted by the Osceola Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as a nest laid by

Bortie Too, the AMITW entry in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s ongoing Tour de Turtles.

Peggy Veeder, the conservation chair for the Osceola DAR said she was excited to attend the Sept. 10 nest excavation.

“We love being a part of this,” Veeder said. “We are so lucky to have this here, where we live.”

Additionally, one of two nests laid on the island

by Bortie Too, adopted by Steve Rose and his mother Millie, in honor of their father and husband, the late Jack Rose, was excavated Sept. 12.

“We really enjoy doing this part of island-life,” Steve Rose said. “I’ve never been able to be so close to any of this research and it’s really interesting.”

Left: Steve rose, owner of Bortell’s Lounge in anna maria, who donated a satellite tag for Bortie too, a loggerhead that nested twice on anna maria island this season, and his mother millie, pose Sept.

12 with Suzi fox, anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring executive director, and the plaque dedicated to the late Jack rose.

aBoVe: Peggy Veeder of the osceola Branch of the daughters of the american revolution displays the plaque from the loggerhead nest adopted by her organization.

People observe Sept. 12 as turtle watch volunteer alice Schubert counts eggs from a nest laid by the tracked loggerhead, Bortie too, as Skip coyne digs into the nest. the nest hatched Sept.

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AMITW sea turtle stats as of Sept. 13: 539 nests, 573 false crawls, 354 hatched nests and approximately 23,841 hatchlings to the sea.

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By Lisa Neff

Signing up to clean up

But why? the kid asked.

Because you’re the superhero and someone else is the villain, a woman replied to the child’s question about why they were picking up someone else’s litter at the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach.

Her answer made me want to applaud.

Why should we clean up messes made by other people?

Because we are superheroes of the environment and they are villains. neff You can join the forces of good to fight the litterbugs and polluters Saturday, Sept. 21, when the International Coastal Cleanup takes place.

The global effort began in 1986, led by the nonprofit Ocean Conservancy in collaboration with many anti-litter groups.

Locally, Keep Manatee Beautiful coordinates the cleanup, which will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until about noon, with registration at three island locations: Anna Maria City Hall at 10005 Gulf Drive, the Kingfish Boat Ramp on Manatee Avenue west of the Anna Maria Island Bridge in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach near the island trolley turnaround.

Registration also will take place in Cortez, at the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve, 11601 Cortez Road W. “Taking part in a cleanup is often an eye-opening moment for volunteers that leads to year-round and lifelong stewardship,” said Allison Schutes, who directs the cleanup campaign for the Ocean Conservancy.

In 2018, more than a million volunteers in more than 120 countries collected 23.3 million pounds of trash, mostly from beaches and waterways, but also from roadsides.

Volunteers found some odd items — a chandelier, a garage door, a cash register, as well as wedding dresses, mattresses and artificial Christmas trees.

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to find discarded on the shore, but the OC reported that volunteers collected more than 16,000 appliances during the International Coastal Cleanup in 2018.

Volunteers also picked up about 5.7 million cigarette butts, 3.7 million food wrappers, 3.7 million plastic straws, 2 million pieces of plastic cutlery and about 1.8 million plastic beverage bottles.

Looking at the statistics, villains outnumber superheroes, but that’s how epic battles begin.

Encouraging participation in the Sept. 21 cleanup, Ocean Conservancy CEO Janis Searles Jones said in a news release, “We are gearing up for another millionstrong volunteers showing up this year.

“Together, we can make a difference — for our community, for our coasts and for our ocean.”

Avengers assemble.

Get involved For more information about the Ocean Conservancy and its International Coastal Cleanup, go online to signuptocleanup.org.

For more information about the local cleanup and Keep Manatee Beautiful, call 941-795-8272 or email keep@manateebeautiful.com.

Did you know?

Since the inception of the International Coastal Cleanup in 1986, more than 15 million volunteers have collected about 315 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways.

Volunteer effort emphasizes National estuaries Week You can help.

In celebration of National Estuaries Week, volunteers will create an oyster reef in Perico Bayou.

National Estuaries Week is observed Sept. 14-21 with parties, tours, lectures and work projects.

Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources is coordinating the creation of an oyster reef in partnership with the Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay estuary programs.

Volunteers will build the reef Saturday, Sept. 21, gathering near the bridge over Perico Bayou north of Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 at about 7:45 a.m.

The approximate address is 10600 Manatee Ave. W., near the south entrance to Robinson Preserve — not Perico Preserve.

Organizers said volunteers should be prepared to stand in 2-3 feet of water while placing 30-pound bags of shell in the water.

Also, the county is coordinating the following public events: • Starry Night Telescope Exploration at Perico Preserve, 1700 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

• Coquina Coastal Cleanup in Bradenton Beach 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, • National Public Lands Day celebration at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton., at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

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Final four set in adult flag football, golf resumes at KRC

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

Wildcard games kicked off Sept. 12 in the playoffs for the adult flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

The first of the wildcard games saw No. 4 seed Lancaster Design hold on for a 34-33 victory over No. 5 seed Moss Builders behind five touchdown passes from Tim Shaughnessy. Jay Hoffmeister came through Cassidy with five catches, including three that went for touchdowns in the victory, while Anthony Mannino had an incredible 14 catches — two for touchdowns and a pair of extra points.

Quarterback Jon Moss paced Moss Builders with four touchdown passes, while Ray Gardner added 11 catches for three touchdowns and a pair of extra points, also throwing a touchdown pass of his own.

Lexi Sato finished with 12 catches in the loss, including two touchdowns and an extra point.

The second wildcard game also was a barn burner as No. 3 seed Hashmark Sports held on for a 38-35 victory over No. 6 seed Ugly Grouper.

Quarterback Chase Richardson paced Hashmark with four touchdown passes and two touchdown receptions. Corey Banks added two touchdown catches for Hashmark, which also received touchdown receptions from Tim Holly and Kate Simpson and a pair of extra points from Zach Holde in the victory.

Ugly Grouper was led in the loss by two touchdown passes and two touchdown receptions from Sirkevius Williams, who also added an extra point.

Matthew Manger threw three touchdown passes, Jake Corey added two touchdown catches and an extra point and Cooper Rosier finished with a touchdown and an extra point.

Games are played at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Indoor soccer seeds set The playoff seeds are set after six weeks of action in the indoor adult soccer league at the center.

Games are played in the gym.

Progressive Cabinetry is on top with a 5-1 record, followed by No. 2 seed Moss Builders at 4-2, earning the teams a bye into the semifinals for the strong finish.

Ugly Grouper nailed down the No. 3 seed with a 3-3 record and Gulfview Windows and Doors, also at 3-3, came in at No. 4. Sato Real Estate follows as No. 5 with a 2-4 record, while Slim’s Place is No. 6 on a 1-5 record.

Playoff action was set to kick off in the gym Sept.

17 with No. 4 Gulfview Windows and Doors taking on No. 5 Sato Real Estate at 6:30 p.m. Their game will be followed by No. 3 Ugly Grouper taking on Slim’s at 7:30 p.m.

Slim’s Place closed out the regular season with a much-needed 17-12 victory over Moss Builders behind nine goals and two assists from Joey Hutchinson. Jose Caseras added five goals for Slim’s, which also received two goals from Clancy Vaughn and 20 saves from goalie Rob Marshall in the victory.

Juan Carlos scored seven goals and had an assist to lead Moss, which also received three goals from Miguel Ajoy and a goal from Pepe Chavaree. Omar Polar added three assists and 11 saves in goal, while David Greene also came through with 11 saves in the loss.

Progressive Cabinetry earned an 11-8 victory over Gulfview in the second match of the night behind four goals and an assist from Ken Roman and three goals and 13 saves from Diego Felipe. Jessica Williams chipped in two goals and an assist and Murat Akay added a goal and an assist. Steve Oelfke completed the scoring with a goal, while also adding eight saves in the victory.

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Bowling tournament grosses $18k for center Who knew bowling could bring in big bucks?

Almost 300 people filled 54 of Bowlero Bradenton’s lanes Sept. 7 for a bowling tournament to benefit the Center of Anna Maria Island. Executive director Chris Culhane estimated in a Sept. 9 email to The Islander that the tournament raised more than $18,000 for the center, before expenses. The event was sponsored by LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air. Culhane said the event was “the smoothest and most successful LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air bowling tournament to date.”

Joey Newell, rolling for the Salty Dolphin Tours team, had the highest men’s score with 596, while Stephanie Borkowski scored highest among women at 457. Eleven-year-old Kieran Cloutier won for highest score among the kids, rolling a 293.

Remy Gonzalez and Denise Johnson took home the gutter awards for lowest scores, rolling 218 and 157, respectively.

The Beach House Real Estate team, led by Don Purvis, were recognized for their matching Harlem Globetrotter outfits.

Winners received bowling pin trophies.

Patrons also bid on silent auction items and raffle prizes, including a choice between a paddle board from Beach Bums Island Attitude or a grill from Rice’s Appliance, and several baskets of prizes from local businesses.

The center also awarded $570 to Lauren Collins for the 50/50 raffle and she donated her prize winnings to the nonprofit.

Horseshoe news Horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits was short and sweet. There were two outright champs crowned following pool play at the Sept. 11 and Sept. 14 games.

The Sept. 11 games saw Norm Good and Hank Huyghe post the lone 3-0 pool play record to earn the day’s bragging rights.

Huyghe was back in the winner’s circle on the Saturday, this time partnering with Bob Heiger to forge the only 3-0 record and earn the day’s championship which was Huyghe’s third victory in a row.

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

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Rains let up, KRC golfers return to links For the first time in weeks, the rain held off and the Key Royale Club hosted a full slate of golf action.

The action teed off Sept. 9 with the men’s ninehole modified-Stableford system match won by Dale Miller at plus-4. Alan Tripp scored one point back for second place.

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

Flight A saw Jana Samuels and Ellen Boin match even-par 32s and finish in a tie for first place.

Terry Westby captured first place in Flight B with a 2-under-par 30, four strokes ahead of second-place finisher Janet Razze.

The men were back on the course Sept. 12 for a nine-hole scramble. The team of Warren Boin, Bill MacMillan, Art McMillan and Blake Ress combined on a 5-under-par 27 to earn clubhouse bragging rights.

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Don Purvis, center, alongside with his Beach House Real Estate team, accepts the prize for best team costumes Sept. 7 for his team’s Harlem Globetrotters outfits at the annual tournament to benefit the Center of Anna Maria Island. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Mahoney added three goals to lead Gulfview, which also received a goal from Freddy Lenhert and 16 saves from Brandin Holcomb in the loss.

The final match of the evening saw Sato hold on for a 9-6 victory over Ugly Grouper behind four goals from Ben Sato and three goals from Adam Bujarski.

Ryan Moss chipped in with a goal and two assists and Jason Sato had a goal. Mark Rudacille helped preserve the victory with 24 saves between the pipes.

Connor Bystrom’s hat trick and two goals from Yuri Pereira led Ugly Grouper, which also received a goal from Olaf Krause and 27 saves from John Haggerty in the loss.

Holmes Beach resident Don Purvis lets it roll in a warmup round at the start of the LaPensee Bowling Tournament at Bowlero Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Road W., to benefit the Center of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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Anna Maria Island Tides

Date

Sept 18 Sept 19 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 24 Sept 25

AM

HIGH

2:11a 2:42a 3:20a 4:05a 5:04a 6:23a 7:55a 9:18a

2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6

PM

3:26p 4:25p 5:50p — — 10:54p 11:17p 11:39p

HIGH

AM

2.0 8:55a 1.9 9:48a 1.7 10:53a — 12:11p — 1:35p 1.8 2:50p 1.9 1:32a 1.9 3:00a

LOW

PM

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0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 1.7 1.6

8:38p 9:04p 9:30p — —

1.2 1.4 1.5 — —

3rd

3:52p 0.2 4:43p 0.2

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

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Catch-and-release snook fishing heats up under mangroves By capt. danny Stasny islander reporter

Flats fishing around Anna Maria Island and its surrounding waters is host to some good catch-andrelease snook fishing this past week.

Linesider fishing is productive for sport anglers, especially along the eastern shorelines of southern Tampa Bay. Fishing during the higher stages of the tide is proving to be good Stasny around mangrove shorelines, where good tidal flow exists. Bear in mind that during the higher tides, snook tend to be lounging in the shade of the mangroves. This being said, if you’re not an accurate caster, you might as well go trout fishing.

These snook have it made in the share and, no matter how many chummers you through out, they are not coming out of their resting places.

When casting, you’ll need to “skip” your live shiner under the bushes as far as it’ll go. And yes, there are numerous roots and oysters and barnacles to get in your way or even cut your line, but that’s the chance you’ll have to take. And once you’re hooked up? Oh boy!

Wrestling snook from the mangroves requires a lot of skill and a little luck. Especially if the fish is 30 inches or more.

Some strong braided line and heavy fluorocarbon leader will aid in your success, but the rest is up to you.

Remember, if that fish us under the trees, point your rod tip down in the water. This helps to give your line a clear path to the fish and keeps it out of the bushes. As for the roots? Well, you can always pray to the fishing gods. Once the fish is out, you can raise the rod tip and enjoy the fight. But watch out for a second run as the snook attempts to scream out the drag and head back into the bushes again to find an oyster or barnacle to

Fishing tip! If you hook a bird, remember: Reel, remove, release!

robert dickens of Sarasota finds luck while fishing offshore friday the 13th with capt. Warren girle. dickens caught three keeper mangrove snapper and this cobia Sept. 13 while using shiners as bait.

cut the line. If you’re lucky, the fish will come to the boat peacefully to be released, at which time they can return to the mangroves to wait for another meal to pass by.

Although this sounds a little stressful, let me warn you, it’s also addictive. Especially if the snook gets away. Veteran snook anglers will know the feeling.

And if you’re a novice, better work on your casting skills if you want to catch a linesider.

On my Southernaire charters, I’m concentrating on snook. Casting live free-lined shiners up against and under mangrove shorelines is providing action for my clients. Most snook catches are 20-30 inches with more fish coming in at the lower half of that spectrum.

With the vast amounts of bait present in Tampa Bay, I’m fishing for action in the deeper grass flats in 6-10 feet of water. In these areas, catch-and-release spotted seatrout are apparent as well as Spanish mackerel. In fact, the mackerel are so voracious, some of the spotted seatrout can’t get to the bait.

Lastly, mangrove snapper are once again in good numbers on both structure and on the grass flats. With less rain, the water is clearing up, which is allowing the snapper to flourish in Tampa Bay. Capt. Aaron Lowman is targeting juvenile tarpon well up inside the Manatee River. He’s using live shiners or pinfish as bait, although casting artificials is attracting fish, Lowman feels live bait presentations are most apt to result in a hookup.

Moving into Tampa Bay, Lowman is putting anglers on spotted seatrout in the deeper grass areas during incoming tides. Free-lining shiners or using a popping cork is working well.

Lastly, catch-and-release snook are being reeled up in Terra Ceia Bay. Jack crevalle in search of an unsus-

pecting baitfish, also are being found while patrolling mangrove edges.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing numerous catch-and-release redfish being caught by pier anglers using live shrimp as bait. Casting these shrimp combined with a weighted rig under and around the pier is resulting in respectable numbers of these feisty fish.

Typically the R&R is known for large reds — 25-35 inches — but this past week has been slightly different. Most hookups are falling 15-20 inches. This still makes good catch-and-release action if you lighten up your gear a bit. Catch-and-release snook are being caught and are running slightly larger.

Pier fishers using live shiners, pinfish and mojarras are hooking into snook 20-35 inches. If you’re in search of dinner, mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel are being caught with some regularity. And, conveniently, if you the fish are not biting, you can always meander up the stairs to the restaurant and enjoy some fine pier fare.

Capt. Warren Girle is working his charters on structure in the Gulf of Mexico and in Tampa Bay for mangrove snapper. Bottom fishing with live shiners is resulting in near limits of these fine-eating fish.

Also while fishing near structure, Girle is finding some Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle on the surface. Casting free-lined shiners to these fish is producing results.

Lastly, fishing the flats in Tampa Bay is providing action on catch-and-release snook and redfish. Both are being found along mangrove edges during the higher stages of the tide.

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Seafood Shack names new captain Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new leader at the helm of the Seafood Shack Marina Bar and Grill in Cortez.

Joe Rogers is the new chief operating officer.

According to his bio on the Seafood Shack website, Rogers started his career in the restaurant industry as a server and progressed to management.

He has worked in fine dining, as well as managed beach eateries, with front and back of the house experience.

He also is certified with Court of Master Sommeliers. The organization sets global standards of excellence for beverage service in the hospitality industry, according to its website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to be here, facing a new challenge. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right up my alley,â&#x20AC;? Rogers told The Islander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seafood Shack has a good, solid staff and we are moving in the right direction. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made some changes to the menu â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more will come soon. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also purchased a smoker and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been smoking ribs and salmon thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding,â&#x20AC;? Rogers said.

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Brick-and-mortar closes, maintains biz online Gulf-Bay Realty has been in business in Holmes Beach for more than 29 years but, by Sept. 6, the office at 5309 Gulf Drive was shuttered.

Jesse Brisson, real estate columnist for The Islander and Gulf-Bay broker-associate, said the company is keeping its rental division. His wife and business partner, Zita Kollar, will handle their rentals online.

Meanwhile, Brisson, and Gulf-Bay Realty cofounder Robin Kollar are heading to Keller Williams on the Water at the Bradenton Beach office, 2501 Gulf Drive N., Suite 102.

Brisson said associates Robert St. Jean and Linda Votrubova also are relocating to Keller Williams on the Water.

Robin Kollar, along with her father Robert Proctor, opened Gulf-Bay Realty in 1992. After Proctor died in 1999, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Zita Kollar, and Brisson $

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AMOB celebrates 24 years In 1995, John Horne opened an oyster bar on the end of the Historic Anna Maria City Pier.

Now, 24 years later, Horne and his wife, Amanda, own four locations of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, both on and off Anna Maria Island.

In 1997, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landsideâ&#x20AC;? opened at 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton, while the City Pier location closed in 1999.

The restaurant at 6696 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, opened in 2002, followed by the 1525 51st Ave. E., Ellenton, AMOB in 2003.

Once again, Horne brought the oyster bar back to Anna Maria Island when he opened on the Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, in 2015.

To celebrate, all locations are offering $5 off any appetizer with the donation of a new or gently-used childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book for elementary-age readers in a nod to the Dive Into Reading program started by Horneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seems like only yesterday when I was walking 741 feet out into Tampa Bay to shuck oysters, cook grouper and serveâ&#x20AC;Śand drink beer on the Anna Maria City Pier! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great 24 years. Looking forward to the next 24, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they will be just as fun,â&#x20AC;? John Horne wrote to The Islander Sept. 7.

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Manatee chamber celebrates new downtown office chamber members and guests gather Sept. 6 at the new manatee chamber of commerce office at 222 10th St. W., Bradenton for a ribbon-cutting celebration. among those pictured are Jacki dezelski, president and chief operating officer of the chamber, ribbon-cutter Bill Pulton, chairman of the board, past chamber president darcie duncan, and Jeff Podobnik of the Pittsburgh Pirates. an open house and reception, along with tours of the new facility, accompanied the ribbon-cutting. islander courtesy Photo: manatee cofc

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AMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday, Sept. 25 5 p.m. — Monthly business mixer, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Members $5, guests $10.

AMI CHAMBER ONGOING Through Sept. 30 The chamber seeks sponsorships for Bayfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 19.

Nominations for small business of the year awards are due Sept. 30.

Through Oct. 1 Ballots must be returned for the AMI board of directors 2020-22 term elections.

AMI SAVE THE DATE Oct. 19, Bayfest, Anna Maria.

Nov. 15, Small Business Awards, Holmes Beach.

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

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, Sept. 19 4:30 p.m. — East Meets West Expo, Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

Thursday, Sept. 26 5 p.m. — Business After Hours, The Circus Arts Conservatory, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Members $5, guests $10.

LBK chamber information or reservations, 941-383-2644 or info@lbkchamber.com.

Teaching moment dennis Zink, chapter chair of manasota Score, makes a point about business planning during the Sept. 12 anna maria island chamber of commerce Lunch & Learn Series at the center of anna maria island. Zink discussed Score’s free mentoring services, workshops and resources for businesses. the Lunch & Learn series is offered the second thursday of the month at the center, 407 magnolia ave., anna maria. the cost is $10, including lunch. islander Photo: Sandy ambrogi

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LO C A L LY K N OW N . G LO B A L LY C O N N E C T E D.

K E Y R OYA L E 529 Key Royale Drive Hannah Hillyard & George Myers 941-744-7358 A4441917 $1,899,000

C O U N T RY C LU B S H O R E S 525 Putter Lane Ian Addy, PA 941-961-8850 A4440664 $1,895,000

JEWFISH KEY 7140 La Lenaire Drive Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4426326 $1,395,000

ILEXHURST 2307 Avenue C Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4430021 $899,000

H O L M E S B E AC H 204 Peacock Lane A & B Kathy Harman 941-900-9828 A4444980 $789,000

PA L M S AT PA L M A S O L A 9921 Manatee Avenue W Kathy Valente & Gregory Zies 941-685-6767 A4444985 $649,000

POINT PLEASANT 224 N 18th Street W Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4444904 $600,000

T I DY I S L A N D 51 Tidy Island Boulevard Kathy Marshall 941-900-9777 A4440248 $599,000

HARBOUR ISLE 371 Compass Point Drive 201 Susan Nemitz 941-237-0045 A4435630 $589,000

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

SUMMER SANDS 1007 Gulf Drive N 111 Laura Rulon 941-896-2757 A4443268 $525,000

HARBOUR LANDINGS 12522 Harbour Landings Drive Ralph & Megg Faillace 941-713-9142 A4434327 $495,000

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S ITEMS FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HELP WANTED

garage refrigerator, $50, abovestove microwave, $50. 951-356-1456.

Wanted: Your oLd cellphone for recycling. deliver to the islander, 3218 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach.

Wanted: Part-time server. Paradise Bagels cafe. 3220 e. Bay drive, anna maria centre Shops. 941-779-1212.

aeriaL PHotoS of anna maria island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

fuLL or Part-time motivated person required for day-to-day vehicle and pontoon boat rentals. Boating experience and people skills necessary. mechanical knowledge helpful. Send resume to mquarte335@ aol.com.

L-SHaPe deSK plus black leather desk chair. three drawers and file drawer free. call 941-216-4149. antiQue Partner deSK: all wood, $1,000. four antique office chairs on casters. Perfect for eclectic dining set. the islander newspaper, 3218 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach.

941-778-7978.

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

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

Residential & Commercial Full-service lawn maintenance.

Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

LICENSED & INSURED

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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

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References available • 941-720-7519

AdoptA-Pet 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.

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free free free gunLocKS! courtesy Project childsafe, florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission and Holmes Beach Police department. Pick up at the islander office, 3218 e. Bay drive, Holmes Beach. don’t be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES SeLLing it aLL: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21. 201 Willow ave., anna maria.

PETS HeLP reScued PetS! Volunteer, foster, computer help needed! moonracer animal rescue. email: moonraceranimalrescue@ gmail.com.

BOATS & BOATING 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 life long memories. call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net.

Boat SLiP for rent: Key royale, ami. Parking, no bridges, sailboat water. $300/month.

941-518-4281. ami Wanna go charters. Sightseeing, snorkeling, and sandbar hopping eco-tours aboard our 24-foot pontoon, ages 6 and up optimal. call capt. Judy for information, 941-757-7246.

Wanted to rent: Boat lift for 22-foot boat near north end of the island. Bridges not a problem. call 614-906-1409.

50-foot Boat dock for rent. $300/month.

Water, electric, boarding, ladder and parking. call or text BJ, 941 224-9255.

PropertyWatch island real estate transactions

By Jesse Brisson Special to The Islander 871 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,546 sfla / 3,558 sfur 5bed/4bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 2014 on a 8,200 sq ft lot was sold 08/29/19, Rysal Enterprises LLC to Serra for $1,925,000; list $1,950,000.

210 Oak Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,522 sfla 3bed/2bath canalfront pool home built in 08/28/19 on a 10,656 sq ft lot was sold 08/28/19, Sandpiper Inn LLC to At Last Ad LLC for $1,375,000; list $1,489,000.

2406 Ave. A, Bradenton Beach, a 1,501 sfla / 3,503 sfur 3bed/2½bath/2car home built in 1983 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 08/22/19, Barone to Sugar Reef Ski Partners LLC for $465,000; list $500,000.

6400 Flotilla Drive, Unit 92, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 1,066 sfla / 1,458 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with boat dock was sold 08/30/19, Smulowitz to Anderson for $450,000.

3909 E. Bay Drive, Unit 8, Anna Maria Square, Holmes Beach, a 988 commercial condo built in 1985 was sold 08/26/19, Skaggs to Moss Builders LLC for $142,500.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Keller Williams on the Water, can be reached at 941-713-4755.

SmaLL BeacH reSort on anna maria island seeking part-time front desk assistance and property supervision duties. computer skills required! Knowledge of QuickBooks a “plus.” e-mail your resume and contact information to beckyjhardy1@ msn.com to schedule an interview. 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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SaLon BootH rentaL available for stylist with following. $130/week. a Positive image, 7010 cortez road W., Bradenton. call tim, 941-306-6776.

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. more LocaL ads = more readers.

PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE AT WWW.ISLANDER.ORG islander archive 24/7

Some years ago, The Islander was invited to take part in a pilot project with the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries.

We donated our collection of printed newspapers covering from the first edition in 1992 to the digital era of 2005, as well as the digital editions. It took some time, but it’s all on the UofF digital library site now, all searchable by key word, name or date.

It’s simple, easy and available 24/7.

There’s 27 years, 52 weeks a year, the complete collection of The Islander, online at ufdc.ufl.edu.

You’ll find The Islander at the UofF library among find weekly editions of the islander — 1992 to present — online in the university of florida digital Library at ufdc.ufl.edu.

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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

RENTALS Continued

CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows.

Licensed and insured. 941-744-7983.

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

HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA. Westbay Point and Moorings. Beautiful condo, spectacular bay views. October, November, December. $1,800/month. 941-778-2824.

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

BRYANT’S GULF GETAWAY: Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA over 1,900 sf. Weekly $1,500, monthly $5,500, or annually. Fully furnished and newly updated homes just footsteps from the beach. Call Danielle, 941-526-9848 or visit: Bryantsbeachbungalow.com.

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

941-920-3840.

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.

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SENIOR CAREGIVING AVAILABLE: 15 years’ experience cooking, cleaning, errands and more. Nicole 941-405-8988.

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

RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 25 years on Anna Maria Island.

Call today for an appointment, 941-5188301. MA#0017550.MA#0017550.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint, tile. Just ask. JayPros. Licensed/insured. References.

Call Jay, 941-962-2874.

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

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

BOATER’S PARADISE ON Anna Maria Island.

Canalfront 2BR/2BA. Pool and boat lift. Pet friendly. Available now. Annual/unfurnished. $2,800/month. 941-704-7336.

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RENTALS VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: Annual rental by owner. 2BR/2BA, 2154 sf, two-car garage, unfurnished, full appliances, very clean.

Many updates, lake view, heated pool, over-55 residence. Just reduced! $1,800/ month, first, last, security. $100 HOA application fee. Available now. Call Jim, 781-6032861, jimreilly@townisp.com.

HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA condo. Available November. Gorgeous bay views.FloridaRentalbyOwners.com. #1106. 207-9446097.

SUNNY SHORES: ANNUAL rental. 1BR/1BA mobile home. Furnished water and garbage paid. 3619 115th St. Court W. Bradenton.

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HANDYMAN, CLEANING SERVICE, and house monitoring. Reasonable rates, prompt service. 941-356-1456.

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PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-5653931.

Bed: A bargain!

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

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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

REAL ESTATE

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annuaL 3Br/2Ba, Bradenton Beach. authentic island house, elevated, washer/ dryer. Large gulf-view porch! fantastic location. $1,495/month, first, last, $1,000 deposit. Send extensive household information to: thehummingmask@gmail.com.

941-778-1098 or 941-447-1664.

BuiLding Lot in Lake Lure, n.c. in beautiful resort community minutes from ashville.

Level building site with view of golf course and mountain. call with your offer. 941-7130354

inVeStment Vacation toWnHouSe: use it yourself and rent out rest of the time for good income. features 2Br, boat slip, heated pool, minutes to gulf beaches. $204,000. real estate mart, 941-356-1456.

SHeLL Point condo, 2Br/2Ba, pool, kayak racks, tennis courts, putting green and pet friendly for $299,000. call erlene fitzpatrick, remaX alliance group. 941224-6339.

Waterfront Vintage KeY royale home. fixer-upper. features 3Br/2Ba, two-car garage, large lot. Vaulted ceiling, heated, caged pool and spa. Boat dock and lift. $699,000. real estate mart, 941-356-1456.

Wanted: annuaL rentaL on anna maria.

2Br/2Ba or larger. upgrades, pool. one large well-behaved dog. call marie, 214854-6496.

HoLmeS BeacH: WeStBaY cove condo.

Second floor, 2Br/2Ba, large lanai. Pools, tennis, one block to gulf. november, december 2019, $2,800/month. april 2020, $3,000/ month. 30-day minimum. terryaposporos@ gmail, 941-778-8456.

PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE AT WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

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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$1,695,000 Deep water canal no bridges Completely remodeled in the heart of Anna Maria

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RENTAL HOME OWNERS

q Why paying more than 15 % commission for great quality Come see this 1BR/1BA, top-floor, end and outstanding service? unit at 3805 E. Bay Drive, #301, Holmes Beach. Plenty of privacy in 917 sf., plus

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

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elevated views from living room, bedroom, q Benefit from our state-of-the art tools: responsive website, kitchen and porch. Updated wood floors online booking, travel insurance, safe credit card processing, and granite counter tops. Two pools, 24/7 inquiry responder, key-less check-in tennis/pickle ball courts, two docks. All of

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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

232 Gladiolus Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216 $880,000 3 bd. 1 ba. 1,771 sqft For sale by owner Call 941-778-2711 See on Zillow

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Sandbar Restaurant and the Center of Anna Maria Island Winner of the 2002 Anna Maria Island garden club’s home of the year.

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RELEASE DATE: 9/15/2019

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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BY FINN VIGELAND / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Finn Vigeland graduated in May from the Harvard Graduate School of Design with a master’s degree in urban planning. He now works as a transportation planner in Washington. Urban planning and crossword constructing evidence a dual interest in grids. Finn sold his first puzzle to The Times in 2010 when he was 18. This will make 18 puzzles by him for the paper altogether, half of them Sundays. — W.S.

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