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Astheworldterns. 6 election day arrives. 3 Judge spares 3 BB Sunshine defendants from attorney’s fees. 4 HB, BB advance limits on micro vehicles. 4 HB holds outdoor forum on rentals. 5

Meetings.

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Opinions. 6 10-20 YeaRs aGo

Looking back. 7

am magistrate upholds parking regs. 8 HB magistrate issues fines. 9

RoadWatch. 9 Plan ahead. 10

Happenings activities. 11

GoodDeeds. 11 ‘election day ’ 12

Gathering. 14 Obituaries. 14 veterans day shifts. 15 HB hikes fines. 16

Streetlife.

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ISL BIZ: Pier flea

market to resume. 17

vincent gollamudi, 8, of Holmes Beach, wastes no time oct. 31, coloring a Halloween mask he found printed in the islander, before attending — in mask — an outdoor screening of “Jaws” on the beach. islander Photos: Nenita “mom” daguinotas

BBPd reveals new details in double homicide By ryan Paice islander reporter

The Bradenton Beach Police Department’s investigation into the deaths of two residents is awaiting autopsy results.

Questions linger as to how and when the couple died, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new details to report.

The investigation began Oct. 17 when the bodies of Sabrina Dumdei, 37, and Zachary Winton, 34, were discovered in a rental unit they shared at 2514 Ave. C after a series of recent domestic incidents between the pair.

Lead investigator for the BBPD, Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz, called the crime scene

before the bodies were discovered.

She said Winton left her a “partial” voicemail at 9 p.m. Oct. 16. The audio for the voicemail and 911 call were not part of the public record as of Oct. 30, as the investigation remained open.

Since it was unclear when the deaths occurred, the voicemail at least narrows the timeline based on when the bodies were found around 2:30 p.m. the next day.

Dumdei’s obituary notice, provided Oct. 30 by Griffith-Cline Funeral and Cremation Services of Bradenton, lists Oct. 17 as the date of her death.

Diaz had called the incident a “probable

gency orders, such as setting curfews and mask mandates, as well as to make emergency expenditures and collect relief funds from higher governments.

As of Oct. 30, DeSantis had not definitively commented on whether he would extend Florida’s state of emergency through the holiday season.

If DeSantis decides against extending the order, local states of emergency would be at risk.

State law prohibits local governments from continuing states of emergency for longer than 60 contiguous days unless the governor continues a statewide emergency order.

With each municipality’s state of emergency running more than 200 days, the expiration of the state order could terminate local orders.

Bradenton Beach city attorney Ricinda Perry told The Islander Oct. 30 that the city’s

state of emergency would be terminated if the state’s declaration expires.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy wrote in an Oct. 30 email to The Islander that the fate of the city’s state of emergency would be determined “after consultation with our legal staff, the county and the city commission.”

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth told The Islander Oct. 30 that a state of emergency is beneficial for access to federal relief funds. If the state no longer receives federal emergency funds to redistribute, there’d be no point in having a local state of emer-

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local emergency orders hold firm as state deadline arrives By ryan Paice islander reporter

Manatee County and Anna Maria Island’s three cities each renewed states of manatee awareness emergency for the novel coronavirus the month observed. 18 week ending Nov. 1.

But the fate of each order falls to Gov. Ron DeSantis. get in the game. 19 Florida’s state of emerNESTING NOTES. 20 gency was set to expire Nov. 3 — after The Islander’s press deadline — unless the governor extended the imaginary enforcement. order for another 60 days.

21 DeSantis declared deSantis champs crowned. 22 Florida’s COVID-19 state of emergency on March 9 in executive order treats for anglers. 23 20-52 and, with three subsequent executive CLASSIFIEDS. 24 orders, kept the order alive for 240 days through its Nov. 3 expiration date.

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“gruesome,” and a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report of dispatched calls contains a macabre picture.

The report states that the 911-caller, Dumdei’s mother, said she had “not heard from her daughter and found her dead in the apartment.” She also commented on the severity of the wounds and on seeing “blood everywhere.”

Sabrina Dumdei’s father, Keith, discovered the bodies, although BBPD Chief Sam Speciale previously told The Islander that he called 911.

The report also states the MCSO contacted Zachary Winton’s sister, Wendy, who said her brother contacted her the night

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murder-suicide,” but had not disclosed any new details since attending the Oct. 19 autopsies conducted by the District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office.

Autopsy results and toxicology reports had yet to be disclosed as of Oct. 30.

In the meantime, the front windshield of Winton’s 1997 BMW was found “smashed” outside the property within a week of the incident, according to an Oct. 28 BBPD report.

The report states that the vehicle was intact Oct. 17 but, when a BBPD officer escorted a Winton family friend into the residence Oct. 23 to recover personal items, they noticed the damage.

The vehicle also was found to be inoperable and Winton’s sister, Wendy, reported additional damage to the vehicle’s engine and gas tank.

“Unknown person did willfully and maliciously damage by smashing the windshield of the deceased personal property,” the report states.

for her murder.

In 1998, Jane Guy, the wife of David Guy, coowners of the Sunset Beach Motel in Bradenton Beach, was charged with attempted murder against her husband after police found her standing over him with a butcher knife in her hand and Guy, bleeding profusely from a stab wound in his back. Jane Guy was held without bond, while David Guy was admitted to Blake Medical Center in serious condition.

A photograph of Sabrina Dumdei by photographer/friend Kim Skardoutos was shared online with memorials to Dumdei.

GoFundMe for the Dumdei family

The Dumdei-Winton case isn’t the first high profile instance of domestic violence on Anna Maria Island.

Domestic violence In 2008 — 12 years ago this week — prison parolee While authorities have not explained or provided William J. Cumber III murdered then-girlfriend and many details about what happened in the household Anna Maria resident Sabine Musil-Buehler and buried in the hours prior to the deaths, police had dealt with her body on the beach. Cumber didn’t confess to the three domestic violence incidents in recent months. crime until 2015, when he was facing imminent trial The first documented incident of domestic violence between the pair occurred July 19 and resulted How to find help in Dumdei’s arrest on misdemeanor battery.

The National Coalition Against Domestic VioA second incident Aug. 10 ended with Winton’s lence says more than 10 million people are physiarrest for misdemeanor domestic battery. cally abused by an intimate partner every year in the The pair dropped charges against each other folUnited States. lowing each instance. Neither remained in police cusOne in three women and one in four men have tody for long. experienced some form of physical violence by an The third incident Aug. 31 culminated in Winton’s intimate partner. arrest on four felony charges for aggravated assault Domestic violence accounts for 15% of all of his partner with a deadly weapon without intent to violent crime in the country and, of all murder-suikill, battery, false imprisonment and tampering with a cides, 72% involve an intimate partner, according to witness.

NCADV. Winton denied the allegations and was released People can support the NCADV’s efforts to profrom jail Sept. 1 after posting a $16,000 bail, and the mote legislation and policies to protect victims of case remained open until his body was discovered.

Sabrina Dumdei’s sister, Crystal, started a GoFundMe fundraiser — “Sabrina Dumdei” — to raise funds for funeral costs and other expenses.

“We are starting this gofundme to help her family in this time of need with funeral costs and all other expenses. Sabrina was a kind, beautiful, funny, loving, caring, smart woman with a heart of gold. This is an extremely difficult time for her loved ones, and every little thing helps. Thank you for all of your support and love, God bless,” the fundraiser states.

Dumdei’s funeral and a celebration of life was to be held Nov. 2, after The Islander’s press deadline.

As of Oct. 31, the fundraiser had $12,568 of its $30,000 goal from 119 donors and the GoFundMe page had 757 shares. domestic violence by donating online at www.ncadv. org.

People also can support efforts to protect and counsel domestic violence victims by donating to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www. thehotline.org.

HOPE Family Services, a Bradenton-based nonprofit organization, provides a support hotline, 941755-6805, an emergency shelter and counseling for domestic violence survivors.

People can visit the office at 1201 Eighth Ave. W., Bradenton, or donate online at www.hopefamilyservice.org.

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HB candidate clears up residency, rental property questioned By chrisann allen islander reporter

Questions kept coming up.

And some answers were provided.

Social media has been critical of one candidate in the Holmes Beach commission race, questioning legitimacy of the candidate as a resident.

In October, the newspaper learned that the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office was looking into a discrepancy in the Holmes Beach residence of candidate Jayne Christenson and a vacation rental license at the same address.

In an Oct. 26 email, Faith Danke, christenson supervisor of exemptions with the county PAO, wrote to Holmes Beach code compliance officer Kim Charron, noting a diseMerGeNCY coNtiNued from Page 1

gency.

“If the state’s not doing it, it would be a moot point,” Titsworth said. “But we’ll take it day-by-day until we get there.”

“I can’t imagine him doing that, but who knows,” she continued.

If the local states of emergency are terminated, mask mandates in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, as well as any other remaining emergency orders in place, would be terminated as well.

Meanwhile, positive cases of COVID-19 in the state have begun to climb again.

On Oct. 29, 5,444 people tested positive statewide, adding to the more than 800,000 people who have been diagnosed in Florida. Almost 17,000 people have died due to the disease as of Oct. 30 since March.

There have been 13,403 recorded cases of COVID19 and 330 deaths in Manatee County as of Oct. 30.

Of the 5,444 people who tested positive across the state Oct. 29, 83 were in Manatee County.

crepancy for the single-family residence at 132 49th St. that is listed as a duplex in the city’s vacation rental licensing program.

Christenson co-owns the property — with a $50,000 homestead deduction — with her mother, Sally Owen.

Danke sought information on when the property status was changed to a duplex and if the city had received any updated plans and permits.

Charron told The Islander Oct. 30 that the city could not locate any recent permits or plans.

Christenson said Oct. 30 that the property has been zoned duplex 31 years and only the portion of the home where her family resides is homesteaded.

Christenson said she has operated a one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental in an area of her house, since her mother joined the family in the main residence.

Upon a review of PAO records, The Islander confirmed about 550 square feet of the home is exempted from the homestead property.

“I spoke with the county when we decided to rent,” Christenson said. “Everything was done correctly.”

Scott Tussing at the PAO said Nov. 2 that his office knew of Christenson’s intent to rent a unit since 2016, but they were awaiting confirmation from the city that the home has two segregated units.

“We just need to make sure our data matches,” Tussing said.

A source at city hall, however, said they are looking into the legal division required for the city to consider the property a duplex — and the city prohibits airbnb-style rentals within a home.

A June 23 screenshot of the VRBO.com property listing —provided to the newspaper on the condition of anonymity — showed a description of the property and stated, “the owners are seldom at this property.”

The statement eluding to the owners’ absence was later removed from the listing.

Christenson said she traveled often for work,

which resulted in her absence but, she added, that changed when the pandemic hit and the VRBO listing was edited.

“I usually travel about 50% of the time for my job,” she said Oct. 30.

While residency is not defined in the Holmes Beach charter, to qualify as a candidate for office in Holmes Beach, Christenson must have resided at the house in Holmes Beach for two years from the date of qualifying to run.

Christenson co-owns with her husband, Joe, a four-bedroom single-family residence in Bradenton that was purchased in 2016.

Christenson told The Islander, “The (Bradenton) property is an investment, which many people have.

We have the right to own more than one home. This doesn’t mean I don’t live on the island.”

Christenson is challenging incumbent Commissioners Kim Rash and Pat Morton and former Commissioner Rich Hurst for two-year terms in the Nov. 3 race that will seat the best two votegetters.

Vote

2020

election day arrives

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Anna Maria voters will cast ballots at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach voters will cast ballots at the old fire hall, 201 Second St. N. Holmes Beach voters will cast ballots at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive.

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

For results on island contests, check islander.org on election night.

For other results, go online to votemanatee.com.

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Judge spares 3 of 6 Sunshine defendants from attorney’s fees

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The ledger is narrowing for some of the defendants in a Bradenton Beach lawsuit that was decided in favor of the city in 2019.

Three defendants have been relieved of their tab.

The judge narrowed the field of six defendants in Bradenton Beach to three who still owe the city’s $369,498 claim for attorney’s fees in the Sunshine Law dispute.

Judge Edward Nicholas of the 12th Judicial Court issued an order Oct. 28 striking three of six defenNicholas dants — Patty Shay and Bill and Rose Vincent — from paying any share of the six-figure legal fees because they previously attempted to accept a lower settlement.

Nicholas’ order also calls for an additional hearing to apportion the $369,498 between the remaining defendants — Reed Mapes, John Metz and Tjet Martin — who declined offers and attempts by the city to settle during the three-year dispute.

The Sunshine Law is a series of regulations intended to guarantee public access to government records.

Nicholas ruled in July 2019 that former Bradenton Beach planning and zoning board members Metz, Mapes, who has since moved from the city, Shay and Bill Vincent, as well as Scenic WAVES Committee members Martin and Rose Vincent violated the Sun-

shine Law in 2017 while discussing city issues over email and at meetings for the now-defunct grass-roots group Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach.

The judge also said the city is entitled to recover attorney’s fees and costs from the defendants, but the price tag remained undetermined until Oct. 28.

The city and the defendants presented what were planned to be final arguments before the judge in August Mapes and have since been waiting for a ruling from Nicholas.

The order states Shay and the Vincents no longer owe fees because they signed a settlement offer that failed when other defendants refused the deal.

The order refers to Attorney’s Martin Title Insurance Fund Inc. v. Gorka and Larson, a case that set a legal precedent: “Settlement proposals that condition acceptance upon the mutual agreement of all or multiple parties are ‘invalid and unenforceMetz able’ because no party could independently settle his or her claim.”

Nicholas determined that $369,498 would be split between Mapes, Martin and Metz because they refused to accept a settlement.

“The court does hereby reserve jurisdiction to determine if the attorney’s fees awarded herein may

be apportioned amongst the three defendants who did not unequivocally accept the city’s flawed offer of settlement. Said another way, this court must apportion, if possible, the fees,” the order stated.

“The court anticipates that one additional hearing will be necessary to resolve the outstanding issues of Shay apportionment, joint and several liability and to, again, determine the amount of costs and where they should be awarded in addition to the attorney’s fees awarded herein,” the order continued.

Shay spoke to The Islander Oct. 29.

Vincent “I’m very happy and I’m relieved that it’s over,” she said. “It’s been a very long three-year struggle and I’m glad to be done with it.”

City attorney Ricinda Perry told The Islander Oct. 28 that she also was happy with the ruling.

“The order clearly stands behind the transparency required of government so as to prevent the erosion of trust and integrity by those who serve the public,” Perry said. “Government is called to serve the people; not the people who form the government.”

Mapes, meanwhile, told The Islander Oct. 28, “I don’t care much about that. They aren’t going to get a nickel from me.”

The lawsuit had cost the city $572,321 as of Oct. 29, according to city treasurer Shayne Thompson.

HB approves autocycle moratorium, rental ban

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is taking precautions with alternative transportation.

At a teleconferenced city commission meeting Oct. 27, commissioners unanimously voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance for a moratorium on businesses offering autocycles for rent through Feb 1, 2021, as well as an ordinance prohibiting use and rental of the vehicles.

If approved on second reading, autocycles, defined as motor vehicles with three wheels, a steering wheel and non-straddle seats, but certified as motorcycles, would be prohibited for rental. The exception would be vehicles available for rent at the Toy Barn, 5604 Marina Drive, which would be grandfathered as a nonconforming legal use.

Previously, Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the lowto-the-ground vehicles are unsafe and compared them with ScootCoupes — three-wheel scooter cars recently prohibited by the commission for rent in the city.

At the Oct. 27 meeting, Mayor Judy Titsworth asked city attorney Patricia Petruff if the city could incorporate a sunset clause on the ordinance, requiring the Toy Barn to maintain the same number of vehicles offered at the time of approval of the ordinance and the sun would set on the exception when the vehicles are no longer operational.

Petruff said prohibiting the owner’s ability to

repair or replace and continue to rent a vehicle could be a violation of property rights.

“We haven’t done that for any business on private property,” she said, adding that the number of vehicles permitted at the business should be in the site plan.

City planner Bill Brisson said the site plan was approved for no more than three vehicles parked on site.

Tokajer said that does not specify how many could be rented, just how many could be parked at the business. He also said the Toy Barn has another location in Sarasota, which could mean more autocycles available for rent at the Holmes Beach store.

Petruff said she would research the issue before the next meeting.

Titsworth said the moratorium specifies the business cannot expand its autocycle inventory.

Petruff pointed out the city does not know how many vehicles the business owns versus how many are visible at the Holmes Beach location.

Following commission discussion, Petruff said she could add language to the ordinance stating the city acknowledges that the Toy Barn is subject to the site plan and cannot expand the number of autocycles at its current location, beyond what was approved.

Tokajer asked if the city could limit the number of autocycles that could be operated at any given time.

Petruff responded, “I don’t think so, because we didn’t say that originally.”

BB approves moratorium on micromobility rentals

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach is cracking down on micromobility vehicle rentals until it can hammer out regulations for e-scooters and other vehicles.

City commissioners voted 5-0 Oct. 22 to approve a first reading for an ordinance that would implement a 180-day moratorium on the rental of micromobility devices, such as motorized scooters and bicycles, as well as the use of the vehicles on city property.

City attorney Ricinda Perry said the moratorium would give the city time to set regulations for the devices, which she said are frequently found on the sidewalks of many other cities but none locally.

“It keeps that out of our city,” Perry said. “Until we figure out how to create a regulation that safely allows these to move throughout Bradenton Beach.”

The ordinance defines micromobility devices as “any motorized transportation device made available for private use by reservation … and which is not

capable of traveling at a speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on level ground.”

The code would prohibit the use of the devices on city property and states, “No person or entity shall allow or permit the private use of these devices by reservation through an online application, website or software for point-to-point trips.”

The ordinance also would prohibit city staff from authorizing or permitting any applications for micromobility rentals in the city.

If passed, the ordinance would allow the city’s law and code enforcement officers to seize and impound any violating micromobility device found on public property. The devices would be returned after payment of any necessary towing and storage fees.

Commissioners reached consensus to direct city staff to prepare citations appropriate for the moratorium.

There was no public comment.

A date for a final reading was not set.

Two autocycles are parked at the Toy Barn, 5604 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where they are offered for rent. City commissioners unanimously voted Oct. 27 to advance an ordinance prohibiting autocycle rentals and a four-month moratorium on rentals. If approved, Toy Barn’s rentals would be grandfathered. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

“I don’t understand yet what argument I would put forward in a court to say, ‘Well, your honor, we don’t care if we have 2,000 golf carts rented, but we only want six of these vehicles on our road, rented by this business,’” she said.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said the aesthetic of the vehicle leads people to “treat them like toys.”

“They’re treated like, ‘I’m inside a bumper car and I’m going to see how fast I can go around a corner or race somebody,’” she said. “It’s more of an attitude that seems to go with the vehicle in question.”

Commissioners unanimously approved the moratorium, as well as the ordinance prohibiting the vehicles, with changes prior to a final hearing and vote, which will be at the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Zoom teleconferencing instructions also will be provided on the meeting agenda.

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Holmes Beach holds ‘en plein’ vacation rental forum By chrisann allen islander reporter

Holmes Beach is helping property owners abide new rules and regulations.

The city code compliance department held an outdoor forum Oct. 28 at the gazebo in city field, adjacent to city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, to review changes to the vacation rental ordinance.

About 50 people attended the “en plein” session, held outdoors in the open air due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Commissioners Kim Rash, Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek were in the audience.

Mayor Judy Titsworth kicked off the forum.

She explained the special magistrate hearing process, which is enacted if an alleged code violation escalates after warnings are ignored.

She said the process is costly, with city staff and several attorneys attending the hearings.

“The problem is that we are spending way too much staff time to get people into compliance,” she said.

Titsworth told attendees, “We want you to succeed.”

Police Chief Bill Tokajer discussed recent changes to parking, including reduced on-street spaces and permit parking for full-time residents and owners.

He said vacation rental owners and managers must tell tenants about parking regulations.

He also said noise is a concern and told people that all advertising, including online, must contain a city commission-approved statement reinforcing that people are renting in residential areas and must “keep noise to a respectful level.”

Ami Cox, accounting specialist for the city, reviewed the rental certificate application.

Meetings

Anna Maria City Nov. 9, 2 p.m., planning and zoning.

Nov. 12, 2 p.m., commission.

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

Holmes Beach Police chief Bill tokajer speaks with commissioner carol Soustek as people gather outdoors oct. 28 at the gazebo in city field across from city hall for a forum on vacation rentals. islander Photos: chrisann allen

Nate Brown, code compliance officer, told attendees the city would commence Nov. 7 with a new online vacation rental monitoring company — Harmari by LTAS Systems of Ontario.

The previous system monitored large websites such as VRBO.com and Airbnb.com, but Harmari will track some 60 rental websites, he said.

“They’ll give us an opportunity to be in tune with more of what is going on right now,” Brown said.

Code compliance director J.T. Thomas spoke about trash collection and representatives of the city’s contractor, WastePro, talked about proper bin placement.

Kim Charron, code compliance officer, presented an overview of changes to the vacation rental ordinance and advertising regulations.

“We really want to build a partnership between our community, our stakeholders, the city, everybody,”

Charron said. “It’s only going to work if we all work together.”

For more information on the VRC, or to view a recording of the meeting, contact the code compliance department at 941-708-5800, ext. 247.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

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Opinion

Our

Here’s looking at 30

This week, we passed a milestone. We entered the 29th year of the newspaper under my continued guidance, leadership, editing, design and management.

I recall thinking as we approached five years that I felt like if we got 10 years of publishing from the community, how lucky I would be.

Then 10 and 20 years passed.

It’s a long, winding path to success in the newspaper business, particularly as we adapt to the digital age and contend with the coronavirus pandemic.

To get here, we’ve seen times change, government grow, resident numbers shrink, near misses from hurricanes, fires, drownings, bridge crashes, deaths, including some of our staff, as well as shark and political attacks and many hotly contested elections.

Few can top the year or the race won by the late Bill Shearon with a tie decision winding up in a draw of cards — and Bill’s winner, the ace of spades.

We’ve also seen our share of quirky characters.

Author Wyatt Blassingame — a prolific pulp fiction writer and novelist — lived on AMI before my time, but early on I came to cherish one of his quips.

He penned a story, “Anna Maria, I Love you,” in 1956 with a phrase that earned him notoriety.

It goes like so, “If you unscrew a screwball anywhere in the United States, blindfold him, turn him around twice and turn him loose, he’ll wind up in Anna Maria.” (By the way, you can read the story on our website.)

I’ve kept Wyatt’s wisdom in the back of my mind through the years. In the forefront lies an aphorism from a former Holmes Beach chief of police, the late Snook Adams. He was born on Perico Island, raised in Cortez and retired from law enforcement in 1978, but when I opened The Islander office in 1992, he said he wanted us to know what came before us and, in the process, he became a great friend.

One day, he described an interview where he was asked by a reporter what he thought of everyone who had moved here since he was a kid. And mind you, his youthful playground on the beach was void of condos and homes and people.

“Well,” he said, “I told that reporter, ‘Hell, I didn’t want you to come here.’” “‘But since you’re here, we have to provide for you.

We have to have roads, schools, homes, stores.’”

So since you’re here, I hope you love having your very own community newspaper and all the screwballs who go with it.

We sure love doing it.

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org

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Government connections

Anna Maria: Mayor Dan Murphy; 941-708-6130; 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria FL 34216; cityofannamaria.com; ammayor@cityofannamaria.com.

Bradenton Beach: Mayor John Chappie; 941778-1005; 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach FL 34217; 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org; mayor@cityofbradentonbeach.com.

Holmes Beach: Mayor Judy Titsworth; 941-7085800; 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217; holmesbeachfl.org; hbmayor@holmesbeachfl.org.

Manatee County: County Commissioner Stephen R. Jonsson, District 3; steve.jonsson@mymanatee.org; 941-748-4501; 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205; mymanatee.org.

Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis, 850-717-9337; Governor: 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32399-0001; flgov. com.

Senate Sen. Bill Galvano; 941-741-3401; Florida Senate: Suite 201, 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; flsenate. gov.

House State Rep. William Cloud “Will” Florida House: Robinson, District 71; 941-708-4968; Suite 100, 717 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton; myfloridahouse.gov.

Senate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, 202-224U.S. Senate: 3041; 284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; rubio.senate.gov.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott: 813- 225-7040; Suite 421, 801 N. Florida Ave., Tampa; rickscott.senate.gov.

House U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, District U.S. House: 16; 941-747-9081; Suite 305, 1051 Manatee Ave, W., Bradenton FL 34205; buchanan.house.gov.

President President Donald Trump, 202-456President: 1111; 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20500; whitehouse.gov.

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From the archives

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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 maintained on the University of Florida digital library site, all searchable by key word, name or date.

Look online for Islander in the Florida digital newspaper collection.

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.

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From the archives

Open space an aerial photograph shows coquina Beach — some palm trees and groins and lots of sand — at the south end of the island in Bradenton Beach. the photo is dated 1970-71.

Crowded sand Beachgoers fill the sand at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach in may 1996. islander Photos: manatee county Public Library System

10&20 years ago

In the Nov. 1, 2000, issue:

• Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore said the city would lose its opportunity to buy the 37-acre Grassy Point area along Anna Maria Sound if two property owners failed to respond to the city’s purchase offers by Jan. 1, 2001.

• U.S. Coast Guard officials were considering changing the schedules for opening the Longboat Pass Bridge to accommodate boater demand. Officials said the Longboat Pass bridge-tender office would be open 24 hours a day “on-demand.”

In the Nov. 3, 2010, issue:

• Two years after her disappearance and the presumed murder of Sabine Musil-Buehler, Manatee County Crime Stoppers was offering a reward for witnesses. A reward also was offered for the arson at Haley’s Motel, which Musil-Buehler coowned.

• The family of a Deltona man who drowned near Longboat Pass in July 2009 was seeking a jury trial in its wrongful death suit against Manatee County.

• Anna Maria commissioners and Mayor Fran Barford recognized Tom Turner as the Citizen of the Year and then Commission Chair John Quam recognized Barford, who served four years as mayor and did not seek reelection in 2010.

• Anna Maria Island artists and performers were preparing for a three-day islandwide event — ArtsHop — to launch the winter-spring season of activities.

• The Bridge Street Market opened to a Sunday crowd of shoppers seeking arts, crafts and produce.

— Lisa Neff

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Tiki and Kitty are psyched about the beginning of fall and a touch of cooler weather as they make their shopping rounds. We hope you’re staying safe (and wearing a mask in the shops).

The Cat’s Meow, which showcases 25-plus fulltime vendors, is combining with Blue Flamingo for an outdoor market 9-4 on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The shops will be open for business and there will be plenty of great vendors.

Cat’s Meow has 7,700-square-feet of vintage, unique and repurposed items. Plus, there’s a mancave and a clothing boutique offering something for every taste and style. Be sure to stop by the market, say “Hey” and peruse the amazing assortment of fun and funky finds.

Blue Flamingo eagerly awaits you with upcycled and repurposed goods, renewed furniture and decor, from antique cameras to garden features, as well as fresh candle scents, jewelry, trinkets and work by local artisans. They also offer Dixie Belle paints.

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— filled with collectibles and work by local artists at Palma Sola Square, around the corner from WinnDixie. It offers 30-plus vendors and artists, including vintage, upcycled, shabby chic, fanciful frocks and local crafts and art. You won’t be disappointed.

You Never Know Thrift has everything you could want: clothes, kitchen utensils, small appliances, furniture, DVDs and autographed sports memorabilia. The inventory is constantly changing. So keep going back.

You never know what you will find.

Scavengers Marketplace welcomes you to peruse the goodies for a good cause at the

Adventures in Shopping … Antiques, Art-Tiques and Chic Boutiques!

Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach.

Purchases at the store benefit Moonracer No Kill Pet Rescue — our most favorite pet rescue group, which is based at The Islander. Founder Lisa Williams is office manager and, along with board member/ Islander sales rep Toni Lyon, they lead the rescue efforts. FYI: the marketplace also carries Fusion Paints.

And don’t forget, tell people you meet along the way, “The Islander sent me.”

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Magistrate seeks change in Anna Maria, city attorney disagrees By ryan Paice islander reporter

Anna Maria’s new special magistrate wants the city to change its code enforcement process.

And the magistrate is a familiar face in Anna Maria politics, having served on the city commission 2002-03, then again 2008-16.

Former commissioner now special magistrate Charles Webb ruled Oct. 29 to continue 12 cases — every case scheduled for the hearing other than parking disputes — to a later date because the city failed to provide “necessary facts” in the charging documents sent to alleged violators.

The city hires magistrates to oversee cases regarding disputed code violations.

Webb, in his first appearance in the role, said the city’s charging documents for non-parking violations failed to provide those charged with enough informa-

Bradenton resident Scott mcconoughey, left, speaks oct. 29 with anna maria special magistrate charles Webb about a parking ticket. islander Photos: ryan Paice

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tion to know what they had done wrong — which prevents those charged from defending themselves.

Heading into the hearing, the city provided charging documents detailing the related city code but no details as to how the violation occurred.

Webb asked the city to provide a sentence on how and when a violation occurred, if someone had any prior violations and how long it took to comply.

He added that he realized the issue while reviewing documents for the hearing, but was prevented from discussing the matter with city attorney Becky Vose in advance due to ex parte rules.

“I respectfully disagree,” Vose said via speakerphone. “This is pretty standard for code violations.…

It doesn’t have to have a narrative.”

City clerk Leanne Addy said the city provided details to those charged in other documents and it didn’t seem necessary to add the information.

“I’d like you to manage just a short, plain statement of facts, just like we do in civil procedure,” Webb said. “If you just beef it up a little bit, it’s going to be better for everyone involved.”

Vose said the city would address the requested changes.

Magistrate upholds parking changes in Anna Maria Anna Maria’s newest prohibition on parking withstood a recent challenge.

Bradenton resident Scott McConoughey appeared before special magistrate Charles Webb Oct. 29 to dispute a ticket he received July 18 for parking on an Alamanda Road right of way that the city had closed.

To discourage visitors from going to the beaches during a state safer-at-home order for the pandemic, Holmes Beach shut down all street parking, which resulted in beachgoers heading to Anna Maria to find a place to park. The move spurred the city to prohibit parking along sections of some roads, including Alamanda.

McConoughey said he had parked in Alamanda’s right of way to visit the Rod & Reel Pier before the pandemic began and wasn’t aware of the change. He added that he didn’t see signage for the prohibited parking.

“It’s a very ambiguous and unclear situation,” McConoughey said. “It’s a question of actually being able to see the signs.”

Code enforcement manager Debbie Haynes said there were “No Parking” signs on both ends of the street, which McConoughey would have had to pass

to reach the pier.

Webb said the signage was sufficient and ordered McConoughey to pay the $65 parking ticket and a $150 administrative fee.

The city recently held a first reading for an ordinance that would cement the new prohibited parking areas as code instead of emergency measures.

A public hearing and final reading for the ordinance will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive N. — ryan Paice

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Holmes Beach magistrate issues fines, continues cases By chrisann allen islander reporter

Holmes Beach is cracking down on code violators.

At an Oct. 21 hearing, held via Zoom and at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, special magistrate Michael Connolly, an attorney appointed by the city to rule on alleged code compliance violations, heard three new cases, set fines in previous cases and continued the remainder as the owners were working toward compliance.

Erica Augello, an attorney with Trask Daigneault law firm of Clearwater, represented the city, while attorney Louis Najmy of the Najmy Thompson firm of Bradenton, represented the respondents. Code compliance supervisor JT Thomas presented the cases.

The first case heard was for a parking ticket issued to Brandon Fortuno of St. Petersburg. The violation occurred in the 3300 block of Gulf Drive May 17, when the city had closed all on-street parking due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Fortuno claimed the “no parking” zone was not adequately marked. Connolly ruled the city was acting under an emergency order and banners posted at the entrances to the city were sufficient.

Fortuno was ordered to pay the $50 ticket, but no additional fees.

Connolly also heard cases for overgrown grounds at two properties — 401 39th St., owned by ASquared Properties LLC, and 8322 Marina Drive, owned by 8322 Marina LLC. The magistrate issued the same ruling for both cases, stating the properties must be cleared of the overgrowth by Nov. 2 and the owners must pay an administrative fee of $127.24 for the hearing, as well as notify the code compliance department that the lots have been remedied. The owners also must continue to maintain the properties.

Connolly said daily fines could be set at a later hearing, pending compliance.

represented by Najmy — were continued to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Najmy said more time was required to prepare for a hearing and Connolly granted the continuance.

The violations for the property include renting without a vacation rental certificate and inaccurate advertising.

The next hearing for additional continued cases was set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, also at city hall.

Continued cases include: • City v. Bali Hai JV LLC, 6306 Gulf Drive, no approved site plan, work done without permits; • City v. Tristar PD LLC, 3501 Gulf Drive, operation of a vacation rental without a valid certificate, zoning violation and work done without permits.

• City v. Blue Water AMI LLC, 6306 Gulf Drive, illuminated sign in a residential zone, continued because the city is updating the applicable ordinance; Holmes Beach special magistrate michael connolly • City v. James Roadman and Brian Raulerson, 401 listens oct. 21 to presentations of code compliance 72nd St., work done without permits, no approved site cases at city hall, 5801 marina drive. islander Photo: plan, continued because the owner applied for permits chrisann allen and is working with the city engineer on mitigation.

Regarding fines, a property at 305 73rd St., owned by 305 73rd LLC and previously ruled an unfit structure by the magistrate, was fined $150 per day starting Sept. 19, when compliance was supposed to be achieved, and continuing until a permit is issued. The owner was to notify Thomas when the violation is remedied.

Additionally, Connolly fined Bali Hai JV LLC, the owners of the Bali Hai Resort, 6303 Gulf Drive, $250 per day, retroactive to Sept. 19, for alcohol sales without an approved site plan, to be terminated upon approval of a site plan.

Five previously continued, consolidated cases, all units at the same property — 102 39th St., with owners Anne G. Petterson, Anne G. Pettersen Trust, Two Star Properties LLC and Najmy Properties LLC,

RoadWatch

eyes on the road

• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West at Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Phase 2 involves work on the north side of Cortez Road with traffic to Harbor Landings detoured to 127th Street.

• Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues, involving resurfacing the roadway, reinstallation of paver driveways, removal of construction materials Monday-Saturday.

• Clark and Marina drives in Holmes Beach: Roadway striping is to be installed.

— Lisa Neff

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The Islander Calendar

Get listed in The Islander calendar.

Email calendar@islander.org.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

RECREATION

ONGOING ON AMI

Friday, Nov. 6 9 a.m. — Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department’s Seashell Shore Walk, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: elena.burke@mymanatee.org.

ON AMI

In November, Artists’ Guild Gallery window exhibit, “3D Art Work,� 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786694.

In November, Janet Flickinger’s “Everyday Life� drawings, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

ONGOING ON AMI • Through Oct. 31, submit photos to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Project King Tides Photo Contest, Anna Maria Island and beyond.

Information: sarasotabay.org, 941-955-8085.

ONGOING OFF AMI • Through Nov. 29, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 45th anniversary orchid show, “Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling,â€?

1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-3665731.

• Nov. 6-15, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program seagrass survey, Sarasota Bay. Information: 941-861-5000.

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ONGOING OFF AMI

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AHEAD VIRTUAL The market continues Tuesdays at City Pier Park in Dec. 18, Dec. 20, Island Players’ adaptation of “A Christmas Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice Carol.�

Dec. 12, Christmas on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach.

FAMILY AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 14, Starlight Movie Night, Holmes Beach.

COMMUNITY ON AMI

Save the dates Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanksgiving.

Friday, Dec. 25, Christmas.

Thursday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve.

GET LISTED Post IN THE CALENDAR

Send announcements for The Islander’s calendar to calendar@ Saturday, Nov. 7 islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the 8:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island breakfast meetThrough Jan. 3, 2021, “Water’s Extreme Journey� exhibit, the ing, Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Informa- publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event, as well as a phone number for publication.

Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. tion: 941-778-1383.

Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131, bishopscience.org.

Ongoing on AMI ONGOING VIRTUAL Pocket the quarter for an overdue book.

Thursdays, 5-8 p.m., Thursdays in Paradise art, shopping and Manatee Libraries continue offer a variety of online and Zoom- entertainment, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941Reallocate the $5 for overdue DVDs because the based programming. Information: mymanatee.org.

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Tuesdays into May, Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, due fines.

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Dec. 4, holiday walk and tree-lighting, Holmes Beach. TENTAtive policy change Oct. 27 when they adopted a conOFF AMI TIVE sent agenda of allocations, policies and procedures.

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The recommendation to move to a fine-free public emony, east end of Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: library was proposed by neighborhood services depart703-593-4447.

ment director Ava Ehde, who previously ran the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, along with First Fridays, 10 a.m., Parkinson’s Support Group, Paradise library services manager Elizabeth Partridge.

Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-926A memo they provided commissioners said “late 6413. fines, no matter how small, are a significant burden for low-income individuals� and studies show even AHEAD OFF AMI modest penalties deter people from using a library or Nov. 18, Paradise Center “Red Tide Study� program, Longboat getting a library card.

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Tailgating Key royale club club members John and Wendy Holcomb, left, discuss bocce ball, cornhole and other outdoor games oct. 22 with debbie and dave richardson and Pam alvord at the club’s parking lot tailgate Party.

Mayors Feed the Hungry seeks cash, card donations

The Mayors Feed the Program is hungry for donations.

Local mayors usually encourage islanders to support the program in advance of Thanksgiving with food drives but, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mayors Feed the Hungry campaign is encouraging people to donate money to provide families with gift cards for groceries.

There are several ways to donate: • Go online to mayorsfeedthehungry.org and contribute; • Text GIVE to 941-275-2032 and follow the prompts.

• Mail a check to Mayors Feed the Hungry, P.O. Box 1992, Sarasota, FL 34250.

Since 1987, the Mayors Feed the Hungry organization has collected more than 600 tons of food and $3.6 million in gift cards to help people.

For more information, go online to mayorsfeedthehungry.org or call 941-350-6075.

GoodDeeds

Assistance sought from AMI

Denominations. Information: 941-778-0414.

• Rotary Club of Longboat Key seeks donations to • Mayors’ Feed the Hungry collects gift cards for food purchases for local families. Information: 941- support military veterans and programs for veterans.

Information: 703-593-4447.

350-6075.

• Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals.

Assistance offered to AMI Information: 941-345-2441.

• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce • The Roser Food Bank seeks donations. Roser offers free face masks. Information:941-778-1541.

Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna • Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee offers fresh Maria, administers the pantry, supported by All Island produce at select locations. Information: 941-7474655.

Islander collecting wishes • The Roser Food Bank welcomes applicants The Islander is collecting wishes who live and/or work on Anna Maria Island for food from community organizations for assistance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. its annual Wish Book.

Information: 941-778-0414.

Nonprofit representatives can • All Island Denominations offers monetary help, submit wish lists to Lisa Neff including relief for unemployed people. For informaat lisa@islander.org until Nov. tion or to apply, call 941-725-2433.

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AMe puts spin on election day

Fictional characters are helping Anna Maria Elementary students learn about democracy and the electoral process.

During media studies, each AME class nominated a fictional character from literature and identified the good traits that would make their character a leader, media specialist Lynne McDonough said Oct. 28.

Determined, caring, creative, silly, loyal, brave and helpful topped the list of traits, she told The Islander in an Oct. 28 email.

A committee of teachers narrowed the nomination field from 13 to six finalists.

• Ivan, the silverback gorilla who lives in a cage at the mall in K.A. Applegate’s novel, “The One and Only Ivan.”

• Brian, the main character in 1986 Newbery Honor-winning wilderness survival novel, “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen.

• Lorax, from the Dr. Seuss book, “The Lorax,” which uses rhymes to educate readers about environmental practices.

• The Cat in the Hat, from the Dr. Seuss book that teaches kids about responsibility.

• Harry Potter, from J.K. Rowling’s series about young wizard who achieves greatness.

• Pete the Cat, from the bestselling series by James Dean about a cool cat that teaches kids to accomplish things.

Art teacher Gary Wooten painted pumpkins to resemble the characters and displayed them for students in the media center.

Students in third- to fifth-grades, as part of the lesson, studied the meanings of democracy, nomination, candidate, election, ballot and polls.

“This has been a fun way to introduce voting words,” McDonough said.

Students in all grade levels were to vote in an election Nov. 3, after The Islander went to press.

AME Calendar

• Through Sunday, Nov. 15, book fair.

• Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., PTO member meeting, via Zoom.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:45 p.m., school board meeting, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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

• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m., school board reorganization meeting.

• Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break.

• Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m., PTO board meeting, via Zoom.

• Friday, Dec. 18, end of first semester.

• Dec. 21-Jan. 5, winter break.

Anna Maria Elementary is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, but presently not open to visitors.

For more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

a billboard filled with posters for candidates in the fictional Book character President contest at anna maria elementary is displayed in the media center. the election was set for Nov. 3, after the islander went to press. islander courtesy Photo: ame/ Lynne mcdonough

AMe council relies on donated funds for equipment A donation from a private trust helped purchase equipment as school improvement plan funds are not available this year at Anna Maria Elementary.

AME and other Manatee County School District schools will not receive SIP funds this year due to the novel coronavirus impact on state expenditures, according to minutes from the Sept. 28 virtual meeting of the AME School Advisory Council.

Such funds are grants sought by school principals and issued by the Florida Department of Education.

The council did tap into a $13,604 private donation to purchase AME equipment, including a computer, shop vacuum and microphones for teachers and paraprofessionals to use so students can clearly hear them through face masks.

The district has an advisory council for every school that is comprised of 16 members, including parents, teachers, education support staff, business and community members.

Council oversight includes school improvement planning, assisting in decision-making and approving expenditures of SIP dollars and school recognition funds, serving as liaison between the school and community and an advisory body to the principal.

Members of the AME council voted in September for three officers — chair David Zaccagnino, vice chair Janae Rudacille and secretary Ivory Graham — to continue in their roles for the 2020-21 academic year.

With the exception of one parent, all who served on last year’s council are serving this year. The vacant position was filled by Danielle Darzy.

The council’s next virtual meeting will be Monday, Nov. 16.

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

For more, call the school at 941-708-5525.

Academic achievements

The Islander welcomes announcements of scholastic achievements. Share honors, stories and photographs by emailing news@islander.org.

Students deliver ‘Say no’ message for Red Ribbon Week

from oct. 27-30, students at ame wore themed outfits, crazy hats and mismatched socks in celebration of red ribbon Week. “from head to toe, we’re drug free,” was one day’s theme. red ribbon week began in 1985 to honor a slain drug enforcement agent by wearing red ribbons and a message to say “no” to violence and illicit drug use.

Second-grader Luke Willing, left, and third-grader madeline Kimmons show off their crazy hats oct. 27, during the annual celebration of red ribbon Week. islander courtesy Photo: ame/Susan tabicman

City of Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive

By Amy V.T. Moriarty, amym@islander.org

Holmes Beach, FL 34217

PROPER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL IS IMPORTANT! RESIDENTS OF HOLMES BEACH are encouraged to dispose of solvents, latex- and oil-based paints, garden pesticides, household chemicals, waste oil, propane tanks fluorescent bulbs, any mercurycontaining devices (thermostats, thermometers) and pool chemicals at designated sites in Manatee County.

HAZARDOUS WASTE and E-SCRAP can be dropped off 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday at the Lena Road Landfill, south of State Road 64, 1 mile east of I-75 at 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton.

For other collection days and locations, contact Manatee County Solid Waste at 941-798-6761, www.mymanatee.org/hhw or www.mymanatee. org/escrap

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By Amy V.T. Moriarty, amym@islander.org

Dolphin Dash funds benches at AME New benches line the walkway near the entrance to anna maria elementary’s auditorium. the benches were purchased with proceeds from the dolphin dash, a community run that was held in february. ame supporter Kelly gitt and the gitt team/Keller Williams realty in Bradenton Beach, along with the Bradenton runners club, organized the race. the benches, installed oct. 26 at the auditorium entrance and along the drive-through loop, replaced similar but deteriorated benches. islander courtesy Photo: Sheila Zink rigHt: candidates for fictional Book character President at anna maria elementary are displayed in the media center. each of the characters was painted on a pumpkin by art teacher gary Wooten. the election was set for Nov. 3, after the islander went to press. islander courtesy Photo: ame Lynne mcdonough

ame teacher Bridget Querrard, right, and her second-graders wear tie-dye t-shirts and shirts depicting messages of peace oct. 29 during red ribbon Week at the school in keeping with the theme of the day: “Peace out to drugs.” Students and teachers also received a red ribbon to wear throughout the week. islander courtesy Photo: ame/Lynne mcdonough

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roser collects Christmas toys

Roser Memorial Community Church and members are supporting the Salvation Army’s giving mission for the holidays by collecting “Angel Tree” gifts.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the church offers two options to donate to the effort to gift toys to kids at Christmas: • Donors can purchase toys and drop the unwrapped gifts at the chapel, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday through Nov. 30, as well as in the narthex Sunday mornings.

• Go online to www.roserchurch.com or www. salvationarmyflorida.org/manatee-county to select a child and then purchase and ship the gifts online.

For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414.

roser welcomes new pastor to pulpit

gift bag donations are arranged under an “angel tree” at roser memorial community church. islander courtesy Photo

Roser Memorial Community Church will welcome a new pastor, the Rev. Dirk Rodgers, at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship services Sunday, Nov. 8.

The church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, is holding in-person worship as well as live-streaming services on YouTube.

For more information, all the church at 941-7780414.

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Worship and events calendar

REGULAR WORSHIP

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

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

Saturdays 4 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

CrossPointe Fellowship, Facebook.

Sundays Catholic Diocese of Venice, Spectrum cable TV. 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Facebook.

8:30 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Facebook.

Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Harvey Memorial Community Church, Facebook.

9:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Longboat Island Chapel, longboatislandchapel.org.

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9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.

EVENTS 10 a.m. — Roser Church.

10:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship.

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard.

Harold A. Burks, 98, of Holmes Beach, died Oct. 6:15 p.m. — Wednesday supper, CrossPointe.

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6:45 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast, CrossPointe.

ONLINE WORSHIP He was born Aug. 22, 1922, in Thursdays Christ Church of Longboat Key, christchurchlbk.org.

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9:30 a.m. — Women’s fellowship class, CrossPointe.

He was the last surviving Saturdays member of his U.S. Air Force crew, or a charity of choice. Services will be private.

9 a.m.-noon, Lord’s Warehouse thrift store, Longboat Island Mr. Burks leaves behind “ the light of my life” of Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941having served as the radio operator on 36 combat missions in a B-24 53 years, Dr. Lillian E. Chin; son Stephen; grandsons 383-6491. aircraft over enemy occupied terri- Dr. Shelby and Matthew; and many extended family Tuesdays tory of Germany in World War II. members and friends.

10:30 a.m. — Book discussion group, Gloria Dei, Zoom-based.

Burks He was awarded the 5th Oak Information: gdlami18@gmail.com.

Obituaries Harold A. Burks

Leaf Cluster (Silver) to the Air Medal.

His work in civilian life included head of personnel for several international oil companies, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Temple University Health Centers and the state of Pennsylvania.

After retirement, he taught CPR for the American Red Cross.

His hobbies included reading spy novels, sailing, woodworking and short-wave radio.

Memorial donations may be made to a dog rescue

Sabrina Marie dumdei

Sabrina Marie Dumdei, 37, of Bradenton Beach, died Oct. 17.

She was born Aug 23, 1983, in Wagner, South Dakota, the oldest daughter of Keith and Mary (Thomson).

Ms. Dumdei attended Andes Central School in Lake Andes, South Dakota.

She enjoyed all sports and excelled in volleyball, basketball and track.

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Everyone is invited to join us in welcoming Senior Pastor, Rev. Dirk Rodgers, to the pulpit on Sunday, November 8.

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Obituaries are offered as a community service to residents and families of residents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island.

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In 2001, she moved with family to Bradenton.

She was a hair stylist, formerly associated with Hair’s To You hair salon in Bradenton Beach.

She enjoyed watching sunsets on the beach, fishing, longboarding and chasing and stealing kisses from her young nephews.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Funeral services were held Nov. 2 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 515 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, where a luncheon was to follow in the pavilion.

Ms. Dumdei is survived by her parents, Keith and Mary; sisters Jennifer and Crystal; nephews Colton, Paxson, Kingston and Lynkon; grandmothers Margaret Thomson and Leona, both of South Dakota; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and her dog, “Bear.”

Sarah Maloney

Sarah Maloney of Holmes Beach died Oct. 22.

Her love of Anna Maria was evident in her involvement over many years — from her turtle watch duties to her volunteerism with the Island maloney Players and at Anna Maria Elementary. She was an active member and officer of the St. Bernard Church Women’s Guild.

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red tide researchers seek volunteers at Paradise Center on Longboat Key

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key will host antibody levels. identified an excess of emergency room admissions researchers and study volunteers seeking to understand The volunteers will be seen when no Florida red for neurological complaints during the Florida red tide the impact of red tide events on human health. tide blooms are observed and also during periods when blooms 2005-09.

Roskamp Institute researchers will collect ques- the toxins are present.

People interested in participating in the study can tionnaires and blood and urine samples from study Roskamp’s previous work includes research that call the institute at 941-256-8018, ext. 3096. participants Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. County records West Nile case, cautions on mosquitoes Registration is required ahead of the event, which The Florida Department of Health in Manatee The basic message: “Drain and cover,” as in will be held outdoors.

County advised people Oct. 29 of an in increase in drain any collected or pooling water outdoors and A national $400,000 grant is funding the research mosquito-borne disease activity. cover skin with clothing or repellent. into the impact of environmental agents — the red tide A human case of West Nile Virus was confirmed The health department advised using repellents neurotoxin — on brain conditions. and there is a heightened concern additional resi- with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para“Hopefully, our research will show that there is dents will become ill, according to a news release. menthane-diol, 2-undecanone and IR3535. no link between the Florida red tide brevetoxin expoWest Nile Virus is most commonly spread to Symptoms of severe illness include high fever, sure and an increase of neurological disorders,” Mike people by the bite of an infected mosquito. headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, Mullan, one of the team leaders in the Florida red tide About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, project at the Sarasota institute, has said in a news a fever and other symptoms, according to the U.S. numbness and paralysis. Severe illness can occur in release.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. people of any age, but people over 60 years of age The researchers want to study the role of the Manatee County Mosquito Control was continu- are at greater risk. immune system and differences in neurological effects ing surveillance and prevention efforts and DOHFor more information, go online to www.floridabetween people who suffer severe symptoms from red Manatee reminded people to “avoid being bitten by health.gov or call the health department at 941-708tide and people who do not. mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help 8446.

The study involves recruiting 400 people in Mana— Lisa Neff limit exposure.” tee and Sarasota counties for assessments that involve collecting blood and urine to measure brevetoxin and

County issues Veterans day proclamation, ceremony set on Longboat Key Manatee County commissioners issued a proclamation Oct. 27 recognizing military veterans and their service on Veterans Day — always the 11th day of the 11 month in the United States.

The proclamation reads, in part, “Veterans of Manatee County gave their all, through service and sacrifice to our country and its fundamental and precious rights of freedom and democracy.”

To honor military veterans, the Longboat Key Rotary Club will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11., on Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Plans include lining Bay Isles Road with U.S. flags, placing banners and service flags nearby, a presentation by a full color guard, a performance by a brass quintet and the playing of patriotic music from the carillon at the All Angels Episcopal Church.

Organizers said the event will be outdoors and “pandemic sensitive.”

The club also is raising funds for veterans in need

and their families by mail at Rotary LBK Charitable Fund, P.O. Box 8351, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

For more information, contact organizer Scott Wuesthoff, a retired Air Force brigadier general, at 703-593-4447.

Islander salute canceled The Islander newspaper will not hold its annual Veterans Day Salute, which traditionally has occurred on Nov. 11 in partnership with the city of Holmes Beach, as well as local businesses and veterans organizations.

OBITuArIeS coNtiNued from Page 14

Thomas Foster Tyrrell

Her Italian roots were deep and well defined by her favorite phrase “la familia.”

Her sense of style and love for entertaining family and friends — no paper plates or cups were ever evident and place cards and coasters were a must.

She shared much of her life with her husband, Don, who made his own impact on island life as a commissioner in Holmes Beach.

Together they raised four children.

Memorial donations can be made to a favorite charity.

Mrs. Maloney is survived by daughters Frances and husband Doug, and Barbara; sons Shawn and wife Norine and Donald and wife Ann; grandchildren Jason and wife Lauren, Josh, Ben and wife Danielle and Nick and wife Lexi, Miki and wife Lauren, Keenan, Mackenzie, Makiley, Patrick, Hannah and Teagan; honorary granddaughter Ashley; and great-grandchildren Miki Jr., Dylan, Brandon and Juliette.

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However, The Islander salutes veterans and their families, recognizing their sacrifices and service.

The city of Anna Maria also has not scheduled its Veterans Day parade along Pine Avenue or the ceremony that’s become a tradition at City Pier Park.

Most government offices will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of the holiday.

Thomas “Tommy” Foster Tyrrell, died Oct. 12. He was born July 10, 1980, the year his beloved Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series.

The family is welcoming friends of Tommy to a celebration of life starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Center of Anna Maria Island, where the Rev. Neil Crowell, pastor at Roser Memorial Community Church, will lead a short service, followed by tyrrell an offering of food, drinks and memories to share with everyone.

For information about the service, contact Chris Culhane at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 941-778-1908.

Tyrrell lived in Manatee County, growing up with his family and close friends on Anna Maria Island.

He was an avid, competitive athlete and loved to practice and play ball with his island friends and

Kiwanis to regroup, meet in person after long hiatus

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will hold its first gathering since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the spring.

Members will gather at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

The venue is a change from the club’s prior meeting place at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

The AMI cafe is not available. And, at the Gulf Drive Cafe, “we will have a room that we can socially distance ourselves from and enjoy each other’s company,” read the notice from Sandy Haas-Martens.

“It’s time we all get back together,” her notice read.

She added that masks will be required.

For more information, call Haas-Martens at 941778-1383. was captain of his basketball team at Manatee High School.

He had a passion for the Philadelphia Eagles. Fly Eagles, Fly! His open heart and his kind, loving spirit will be missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Michael; mother Rosemary Fleck; step-dad Todd Fleck, sister Tiffany Vreeland, niece Natalie, nephew Beau and his good friends.

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HB hikes parking fines, considers exceptions By chrisann allen islander reporter

Parking fines are on the rise in Holmes Beach.

At a teleconferenced city commission work session Oct. 27, commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase parking fines in Holmes Beach.

If approved after a second public hearing and final reading, the new ordinance establishes a general violation fine of $75, previously $50, and illegal handicapped or Purple Heart parking would be $250, up from $200.

Additionally, use of fraudulent permit parking decals would result in a $250 fine.

The hearing and final vote on the ordinance raising parking fines will be at the next city commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Zoom teleconferencing instructions also will be provided on the meeting agenda.

In other matters, during the work session following the regular meeting, city commissioners considered a memo from city planner Bill Brisson regarding special exceptions for paid beach parking at commercial properties and houses of worship.

The memo stated the purpose of the possible special exception to the land development code would allow parking in underutilized lots for those who may otherwise park in city rights of way.

Commissioners were concerned with the impact such a measure could have on residential areas.

Brisson said he would consider commission and staff comments and commissioners planned to continue the discussion at a future work session.

Streetlife

Staff reports

Island police reports

Anna Maria Oct. 24, 300 block of Magnolia Avenue, disturbance. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint of a disturbance: “A huge group of people yelling at each other.” The group was breaking up as authorities arrived.

Oct. 25, 100 block of Oak Avenue, disturbance.

The MCSO responded to a verbal disturbance in which one person complained another hit his vehicle. No other information was available.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach Oct. 16, Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., trespass.

An employee called the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to report a man sleeping behind the building. An MCSO deputy responded and trespassed the man.

Oct. 18, Oma’s Pizza Restaurant, 201 Gulf Drive N., overdose. A person called the MCSO to report an unconscious woman lying on the floor. Emergency medical services transported the woman to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Oct. 23, Queen’s Gate Resort, 1101 Gulf Drive N., domestic disturbance. A Bradenton Beach police officer was dispatched to the scene of a 911 hang-up call and found a woman who reported getting in a verbal altercation with her husband. The officer assisted the woman in booking another hotel room so the pair could separate.

Oct. 24, Via Roma Beach Resort, 2408 Gulf Drive N., property damage. A BBPD officer responded to reports of damage to a vehicle. No one saw how the damage happened. The officer issued the vehicle owner a case card.

Oct. 25, 1300 block of Gulf Drive N., burglary. A BBPD officer responded to reports of a burglary and found a man who said his laptop and phone were stolen from his vehicle. The officer asked a nearby business for potential security camera footage and issued the man a victim’s rights packet.

BBPD polices Bradenton Beach.

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Homeless man arrested for stabbing, sexual assault By chrisann allen islander reporter

illegal parking in combat wounded veteran parking spots, such as the one pictured at the manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, will trigger a $250 fine if an ordinance increasing parking fines in the city passes Nov. 17. islander Photo: chrisann allen

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

Cortez No new reports.

MCSO polices Cortez.

Holmes Beach Oct. 19, 3700 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A person reported a bike stolen from a carport.

Oct. 20, 3300 block of Gulf Drive, drug paraphernalia. A Holmes Beach police officer observed a motorist run a flashing red light. Upon stopping the driver, the officer smelled marijuana. The motorist said he had recently smoked a joint but did not have any more marijuana. The officer searched the vehicle and found paraphernalia, a gun the driver said belonged to a friend, ammunition and several bags with residue that tested positive for cocaine. Two juveniles with the driver were released to their parents. The motorist was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail.

Oct. 22, 300 block of 57th Street, noise. An officer was dispatched to a rental for a noise complaint. The officer took a decibel reading from the complainant’s property line, which registered excessive noise. The tenant at the house where the noise originated was cited.

Oct. 23, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, trespass warning. While on patrol, two officers observed a person sleeping on the beach. The officers trespassed the person from the beach for camping.

Oct. 23, 200 block of Peacock Lane, noise. An officer was called to a noise complaint. Upon arrival the officer heard loud music in the pool area, which a decibel meter registered as excessive. The renter was cited.

Oct. 24, Bali Hai Beach Resort, 6900 Gulf Drive, noise. Officers were called to a noise complaint of amplified music from a DJ and live band. Officers measured excessive sound and asked that the band lower the volume. The sound was compliant for about an hour, then again increased. The event permit signer was cited.

Oct. 25, 5000 block of Second Avenue, Marchman Act. An officer on patrol observed an apparently intoxicated person riding a bike on the sidewalk. When the officer tried to drive the person back to his rental, the individual could not tell the officer where it was and became confused and confrontational. The person was transported to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Jonathan Self, 36, homeless, was arrested Oct. 31 by Holmes Beach police for sexual assault, a first-degree felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony.

HBPD Sgt. Josh Betts and officer Alex Hurt were sent on a 911 call at 8:30 p.m. at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive. Dispatch told the officers a woman emerged from the restrooms covered in blood, screaming that her boyfriend, Self, attacked her and she stabbed him.

Upon examining the victim, officers determined that she had a puncture wound on her neck.

Manatee County Emergency Management Services was contacted and transported her to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Once stable, she told officers she and Self were engaged in intercourse on the beach when he became violent and started choking her. As she started to lose consciousness, she struck Self twice with a pocket knife.

She said Self wrestled the knife from her, stabbed her in the neck and arm, then fled north on the beach.

While searching for Self, officers spotted blood on the sand and other items indicating the crime scene, near the dunes by 46th Street.

Witnesses said they encountered a man with stab wounds and offered to take him to the hospital, but he asked for a ride to a gas station in the 5800 block of Manatee Avenue West.

One witness said, once at the gas station, Self was losing consciousness and the witness asked employees to call the police.

EMS transported Self to Blake and police were contacted. Upon questioning, he told officers that he and his girlfriend were engaged in consensual intercourse and “she went crazy” and stabbed him and herself.

Self previously was arrested Aug. 28 on charges of domestic violence by strangulation.

However, the charges were dropped and Self was released Sept. 30.

Based on police interviews with the victim and Self, Self was arrested, taken to the Manatee County jail and was being held in custody as of Nov. 2.

Self’s arraignment was not set as of press time for The Islander.

Oct. 25, 5300 block of Marina Drive, marijuana.

An officer stopped a motorist because the front seat passenger was not wearing a seat belt. The officer determined the driver had a medical marijuana card and asked if there was marijuana in the vehicle. The driver had 2.8 grams of marijuana in a plastic bag, not in the original container as purchased. The driver was cited for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and the passenger was cited for no seat belt.

Oct. 25, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, resistance with violence, alcohol. Three people were cited for drinking alcohol on the beach. One person violently resisted arrest. Five HBPD officers restrained the individual and contacted Manatee County Emergency Management Services for evaluation. EMS determined the person appeared to be on a controlled substance and the individual was transported to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Oct. 26, Grassy Point Preserve, 3000 block of Avenue C, vandalism. Public works discovered four broken fences and two damaged bollards at the park.

Oct. 27, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, trespass. Officers on patrol spotted a person sleeping in the outside dining area of the beach cafe. The individual previously was trespassed from the area. The officers arrested the person and transported him to the Manatee County jail.

HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.

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Passports put customers on fun-filled business path

Anna Maria flea market tops 10 years of great finds When the Vintage Flea Market opens in the park this year opposite the new Anna Maria City Pier, it will be celebrating 11 years of outdoor markets in the city.

Bringing treasures and unique finds to lovers of vintage and those seeking unique items, the market will open a new season Sunday, Nov. 8, at City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria.

Hours will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

“We just attract that different type of person who loves one-of-a-kind vintage,” market coordinator Michelle Brunone told The Islander Oct. 22 in a phone interview.

Brunone said the market’s vendors tend to have something for everyone, a “wonderful mix” of items and, thanks to the market’s following, she seldom has openings.

“We’re just professional shoppers. My passion is the thrill of the hunt,” she said.

In addition to specialty pieces aimed at the discerning collector, vendors often bring items that can be repurposed or upcycled.

For years, the market was in the vacant lot at the busy corner of Magnolia Avenue and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria across from Ginny’s and Jane E’s at the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, but it moved in March, before the end of the 2019-20 season to City Pier Park.

Brunone follows city requirements for a permit, which undergoes review by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the law enforcement arm of Anna Maria, as well as fire department and city planning and zoning officials.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is preparing a consumer-business passport promotion.

Modeled on a 2018 Cortez-based passport program, the chamber will roll out the initiative by midJanuary 2021, chamber president Terri Kinder said at a networking event Oct. 29.

“It’s going to be an exciting program,” she said.

The program is open to businesses on the island and in Cortez, with a participation cost of $125 for chamber members and $175 for nonmembers.

Passport books, printed and distributed by the chamber, will be available to consumers at the chamber office, accommodations and participating businesses, Kinder said.

Shoppers are expected to carry the booklet to select businesses, where they request a stamp, confirming their visit. Once they gather the required stamps, players will take their passports to the chamber office to claim a prize, where the winners also will be entered in a raffle for a larger prize.

The chamber is signing up businesses before determining eligibility for prizes — donated T-shirts and other island-themed merchandise.

The Cortez program was the brainchild of Bob Slicker of the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Hut and Dan Alderson of Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream, and began as a way to entice consumers to visit more businesses in the fishing village.

“We wanted to do it for struggling businesses who didn’t have money to advertise,” Slicker said Oct. 29.

Since then, he said, “the chamber took over and professionalized it.”

One of the best parts of the program is every business in the book drives customers to another business, said Alderson.

He suggested businesses can further incentivize shoppers to visit their establishment. Tyler’s will do that by giving away a free gift, like a koozie or ice cream scoop when participating “Passport” shoppers make a purchase. melissa Williams, left, of island mail & Print, Holmes For more information, go online to amichamber. Beach, poses oct. 29 with husband/business partorg or call 941-778-1541. ner frank and with Karen LaPensee with husband

mike, of LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and air, Holmes Beach, at the anna maria island chamber of commerce business exchange. Williams drew the winner for the framed “map” coordinates, donated by island mail — Karen LaPensee — at the event at the anna maria island Historical Society museum, 420 Pine ave., anna maria. islander Photo: amy v.t. moriarty

a marketgoer eyes a jewelry display at a 2019 vintage flea market. the next market will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at city Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., anna maria. islander courtesy Photo

The decision to move the market came about when the MCSO raised the issue of traffic and congestion at the Gulf Drive location.

That intersection, Brunone said, is the site of the most accidents on the island.

Luckily, said Brunone, the city allowed her to relocate the market to “that wonderful park.”

The market season is November-April, with markets the second Sunday of the month.

Now, with the city’s mask order in place, Brunone said she and the vendors feel comfortable doing what they love: Connecting people with treasures.

For more information, Brunone requested people reach out to her on Facebook at thevintagefleaatgin-

CofC welcomes new members

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce welcomed 10 new businesses as members in October, including: Jill Phipps of Starfish Chef Cuisine in Anna Maria; George Smith of Blue C Specialty Cleaning; Mark Laurin of Clear Blu Glassworks & Interiors; Chris Farrow of Coastal Printing in Sarasota; Ashley Edwards of Florida Beach Horses in Bradenton; Tiffany Addell and Audrey McLoughlin of Beach Suites; Amanda Kate Trudell of Bonefish Grill in Bradenton; Russell Matthes of Daiquiri Deck in Bradenton Beach; Joe Rimer of Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar in Bradenton and Robert Drake of Stay Local SRQ. For more information, go to the chamber’s website at www.amichamber.org or call 941-778-1541.

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Bob Slicker, left, of the Swordfish grill and tiki Hut coMPiled BY lisa neff in cortez, and dan alderson of tyler’s Homemade ice cream in cortez, explain the new Passport AMI CHAMBER promotion for anna maria island chamber of comThursday, Nov. 12 merce members at an oct. 29 chamber networking 7:30 a.m. — Sunrise breakfast, Trustco Bank, 5858 Cortez event. the program will launch in mid-January 2021.

Road, Bradenton. Fee applies. RSVP by Nov. 10. Information: 941islander Photo: amy v.t. moriarty 778-1541.

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Manatee Awareness Month observed

Fan of the Florida manatee?

Well, November is a celebratory month for the large mammal.

Manatee Awareness Month was created by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and is promoted by conservation groups and other organizations.

The FWC wants to remind people that manatees are on the move, migrating to warmer waters as winter approaches.

“This is a very important time of year for manatees and we need the public’s help to make sure they get to their warm-water habitats safely and are not disturbed during the colder winter months” said Michelle Pasawicz, manatee management program lead for the FWC. Injuries to manatees from boat strikes are more common this time of year, as migrating manatees venture into areas frequented by boats.

So boaters can make a big difference by following guidelines and obeying manatee protection zones, which go into effect in the fall, depending on the county.

The zones are marked by waterway signs and maps of manatee protection zones can be found online at myfwc.com/manatee.

“By going slow while on the water and viewing manatees from a safe and respectful distance, you can help conserve them so future generations are able to enjoy these amazing animals,” Pasawicz said in a news release.

She offered other ways to help manatees: • Observe manatees from a distance. Disturbing manatees • Wear polarized sunglasses on the water to spot them moving, grazing and resting in the water.

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• Report injured, entangled, orphaned or dead manatees to 888-404-3922.

In recognition of Manatee Awareness Month, the Bradenton-based Bishop Museum of Science and Nature will host special activities.

The museum rehabilitates manatees and is a founding partner of the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, a cooperative group that helps manage Florida’s manatee population.

Since 1998, the Bishop has helped care for 42 manatees, including three manatees in the aquarium as of Oct. 28.

Museumgoers can visit the aquarium to see the manatees and the general public also can participate in online activities.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, the museum’s

Zoom-based think + drink / science program will feature a conversation with Dr. James “Buddy” Powell of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute on “Manatees and Mermaids: A Perspective from 40 Years in the Field Studying Florida’s Beloved Marine Mammal.” The cost to attend is $5.

At 2 p.m., the museum will host the Zoom-based “Manatee Mythbusters” with the animal care team talking about manatee facts and fiction. The cost to participate is $5.

Also, at 3 p.m. Saturdays in November, the museum will focus on manatees in children’s stories told on Facebook. Search on Facebook for @BishopScienceFL. There is no charge to join the programs.

The museum is at 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, and there is an admission charge.

For more information, call the museum at 941746-4131.

New captain steering Sarasota Bay national estuary program A new man will navigate the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program into 2021.

Dr. David Tomasko on Nov. 9 will become the new executive director at the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, succeeding Mark Alderson, who has held the post since SBEP’s inception in 1989.

Tomasko brings to the directorship tomasko more than 30 years of experience in water quality assessments and the development of science-based natural resource plans in the Gulf of Mexico and international locations.

He holds a doctorate in biology from the University of South Florida, a master’s of science in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s of science in biology from Old Dominion University.

He joins SBEP from Environmental Science Associates in Tampa.

“I am looking forward to working with SBEP

to build on their longstanding efforts to protect and restore the health of Sarasota Bay,” Tomasko said in a news release Oct. 27. “Together with local stakeholders and policymakers, we can secure a healthy and resilient bay for residents and visitors, as well as for future generations.”

Alderson will embark on his retirement in December. In his 30-year career with SBEP, he led habitat restoration projects, creation of the Gulf Coast Heritage Trail and development of public outreach and education programs.

SBEP is one of 28 programs dedicated to protecting the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance.

One of SBEP’s focus over the years has been to protect and revitalize seagrass in the bay.

Nov. 6-15, the SBEP will conduct its annual seagrass survey.

This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the survey will be conducted differently, with volunteers independently going out to survey an assigned area to avoid public gatherings.

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Nesting notes

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Win-win results for AMI resort, sea turtles By chrisann allen islander reporter

They were determined to do it right.

The Anna Maria Beach Resort, fronting on the Gulf of Mexico at 6306 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, recently retrofitted its exterior lighting to include sea turtle-friendly bulbs and fixtures, with help from the Sea Turtle Conservancy of Gainesville and about $30,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

In July 2019, shortly after the property formerly operated as the Blue Water Beach Club changed hands and underwent extensive renovations, sea turtle hatchlings on the beach were disoriented from their natural path to the water, likely caused by noncompliant resort lighting, according to Suzi Fox, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director.

Fox spoke with Allen Pullam, resort project manager, about working with the conservancy for a grant to install turtle-friendly lighting.

Pullam presented the information to property owners Kelley and Joe Varner, who agreed to the improvements.

The NFWF grant covered 100% of the lighting, with the property owners responsible for installation costs.

Stacey Gallagher, development coordinator and lighting specialist for the STC, said Oct. 29 that the organization has been helping people get grants since 2010 to help nesting habitats for sea turtles harmed by the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

She said the grants originally went to properties in the Panhandle but the focus has shifted to southwest Florida, southward from Pinellas to Collier.

There are several methods by which the STC identifies problem properties, including working with local permit holders, such as AMITW and city code enforcement officers, as well as conducting its own lighting surveys, Gallagher said.

Nighttime photos of the north-facing side of the anna maria Beach resort, 6306 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, show the difference before and after turtle-friendly lighting was installed. islander Photos: courtesy Sea turtle conservancy

“One of the most important things is willingness,” she said.

If the property owner agrees to the retrofit, STC representatives conduct lighting inspections and provide owners with a plan for recommended bulbs and fixtures.

The STC works with the owner to ensure the aesthetic meets requirements and lighting is safe for people and wildlife.

Once a contract is executed, the STC provides 70% of the cost up front and the remaining 30% upon completion of the installation and certification by the STC. Hatchlings and nesting female sea turtles follow their instincts toward the reflection of the moon and stars on the Gulf of Mexico. Unshielded, short wavelength light, visible to wildlife from the shoreline, can disorient nesting turtles and hatchlings, leading to predation, dehydration, exhaustion and death.

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However, according to Pullam, the Anna Maria Beach Resort will operate year-round with the turtlefriendly bulbs.

“The owners are very happy with the way it looks and we wanted to make sure we don’t run into future problems,” he said.

In the meantime, Gallagher said the STC is interested in providing more grants to retrofit properties in Manatee County.

“The sea turtle disorientation rate in Manatee County was the second-highest within our target area in 2019,” Gallagher said, adding they want to reduce the numbers.

For more information about the Sea Turtle Conservancy lighting program and grants, people can call 352-373-6441 or visit the website at conserveturtles. com.

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Eyes on Egmont

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Imaginary enforcer

From time to time, I shake a fist at a motorist riding in the alleged bike lane in Holmes Beach.

I’ll shake a fist at a texting driver veering over off the road on Manatee Avenue.

Once, I tried to hold on to the bed of a pickup truck as the driver attempted to leave the scene of a rearend collision near Cortez Bridge.

And, on more than a few occasions, I’ve imagined myself as a conservation officer, protector of land Neff and wildlife. Sandscript readers might recall my column about encountering an older man teaching a boy to throw coins at alligators in Myakka River State Park.

Certain that slinging pennies at alligators is illegal, I reported Pappa and his pupil to a park ranger and wondered afterward whether any action was taken.

Do you ever catch site of a conservation officer at a local boat ramp, a preserve or on the water and think: What issues do they handle? Do offenders get fined?

Do they go to court? Do they go to jail? Do they get a scolding? Or some comeuppance?

A weekly report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides an idea of what our enforcement officers encounter. The statewide report from the law enforcement division usually runs about 9-10 pages and contains notes about alleged offenses resulting in citations and notices to appear.

In the most recent report, conservation officers conducted boating safety inspections and dealt with 14 boaters allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as arrests for drug possession and domestic violence.

Conservation officers across the state also dealt with people allegedly engaged in illegal fishing, crabbing and hunting, as well as the trafficking of wildlife — from flying squirrels to juvenile alligators.

Officers issued citations or notices to appear for allegedly possessing undersized or too many mangrove snapper, sheepshead and sea trout; illegally taking red grouper, redfish and swordfish; harvesting saw palmetto berries on state property; slaying alligators without permits; speeding in manatee zones; hunting hogs out of season; selling close-encounters with a penned leopard; killing short horn deer; trolling for blackfin tuna and dolphin; and lacking federal permits and fishing for grouper in protected areas.

In one incident in Charlotte County, officers issued 10 warnings and made six misdemeanor arrests after finding men filling buckets and coolers with shellfish — 21 scallops, 44 fighting conchs, 102 venus clams and more.

In Manatee County, conservation officers encountered people hunting alligators without permission and possessing snook, redfish and sea trout in violation of the rules.

The report lacks names, so tracking whether citations and notices to appear result in paid fines or other penalties isn’t simple.

But I followed two incidents in court with the help of the FWC. In one case, a conservation officer inspected a commercial fishing boat in Manatee County and deter-

mined the Jacksonville captain lacked a valid permit to harvest saltwater “products” and at least one crewmember’s license was expired.

The officer issued a notice to appear in court but the state attorney’s office declined to pursue the charge in a filing Oct. 20.

In another case, a man snorkeling in Tampa Bay collected 30 stone crab claws, including 28 undersized claws, harvested during a closed season.

The officer issued a notice to appear on a misdemeanor for taking the claws outside the season.

Manatee County court records show the man pleaded no contest to one count and was ordered to pay $250 by February 2021.

The court says justice was served.

I’m still shaking a fist.

Fishing for comments the u.S. army corps of engineers has extended the comment period on a permit application from ocean era inc., which wants to create a fish farm — a floating aquaculture pen containing 20,000 almaco jack— in the gulf of mexico. the project in September received a permit for pollution discharge from the u.S. environmental Protection agency but awaits other permits, including a construction permit from the corps. the proposed site is about 45 miles off the manatee-Sarasota coast. the corps’ comment period was changed from Nov. 4 to Nov. 19 due to issues with receiving emails. to comment, email oceanera_ veaaquaculture@usace.army.mil. islander file Photo

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Champions crowned in youth soccer, golf tournament played

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

In a tense, frenetic and competitive soccer match for all the marbles in the season’s 8-10 division, Progressive Cabinetry outlasted Beach Bums Oct. 27 to grab the championship cup by a 2-0 score in the fall league at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

Beach Bums put up a good fight with Tomas Bartos and Hayden Eurice making dangerous runs only to be Cassidy stymied by the strong defense of center back Cale Rudacille.

Progressive Cabinetry’s offense, which ran through Jack McCarthy and Jesse Zaccagnino, pressured the Beach Bums defense, only to be turned away time after time by the strong defense of Julie Baugher.

The pressure of the Progressive Cabinetry offense finally cracked the Beach Bums defense with Jack McCarthy finishing twice, giving Progressive Cabinetry a 2-0 victory and the 8-10 championship.

The 8-10 division third-place match saw Moss Builders cruise to a 4-1 victory over Miz & Hiz Biz behind two goals from Silas Dewitt and a goal each from Aiden Guess and Liam McGinnis.

Nixon Conner notched the lone goal or Miz & Hiz, while Liam Nunez made five saves to help keep his team in the game.

Later in the evening, Gulf Drive Cafe earned a hard-fought, 1-0 victory over No. 1 Tidy MD to win an upset in the 11-14 division.

Tommy Baugher notched the lone goal for the Gulf Drive Cafe victory. Goalie Evan Talucci made seven saves for the Cafe team.

Emma Raulerson came through with five saves for Tidy MD in the loss.

The third-place match saw Ugly Grouper swim past Slim’s Place by a 5-0 score behind two goals each from Hamish Robertson and Ronan Robertson. Gabriella Gilbert added a goal and Benjamin Young made

11 saves for Ugly Grouper in the victory.

Emerson Gitt, Elek Brisson and Chad Nunez combined to make 10 saves for Slim’s Place in the loss.

Key Royale golf news Golf action at Key Royale Club teed off with the men playing their weekly modified Stableford-system match Oct. 26.

Dave Richardson and Larry Solberg both carded plus-4s to finish in a tie for first place. Second-place also ended in a tie as Don Grau and Bill MacMillan were both a point back in second place.

Horseshoe news Only one team was able to post a 3-0 record in pool play during Oct. 28 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City hall horseshoe pits. The team of Steve Doyle and Bob Palmer were the outright champions for the day.

Three teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records during the Halloween day action. Tim Sofran and Bob Heiger drew the lucky bye into the finals Oct. 31 and watched as Steve Hooper and Tom Skoloda defeated Steve Doyle 22-16 to advance as well.

Sofran and Heiger took advantage of the free pass Gulf Drive Cafe, 11-14 division champs to the finals by cruising to a 23-8 victory over Hooper Dennis Gallagher, Eve Baugher, Tommy Baugher, and Skoloda.

Carter Eurice, Ava Harlan, Aiden Gannon, Katelyn Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and SatCecil and Evan Talucci, pictured with their coaches, urdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 are the 2020 11-14 division soccer champs at the a.m. followed by random team selection. community center. Islander Courtesy Photo: CenThere is no charge to play and everyone is welterofAMI come.

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Victoria Perry, Brooklyn Melancon, Cale Rudacille, Cammie Rudacille, Jack Zaccagnino, Jackson Kennedy, Jack McCarthy, Malia Keith and Jesse Zaccagnino celebrate their 8-10 division youth soccer championship with their coaches.

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Ava Gitt of Miz & Hiz Biz carries the ball out during the third-place matchup in the 8-10 division playoffs at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Kevin P. Cassidy

The team of Ryan Young, left, Will Osborne, Lance Plowman and Donny Johnson from Florida Fishing Fleet won the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce golf tournament with a score of 54. The Oct. 23 tournament at IMG Academy Club in Bradenton raised money for the chamber’s scholarship program. Islander Courtesy Photo

Anna Maria Island Tides

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No tricks, only treats for anglers inshore, offshore

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

The autumn bite around Anna Maria Island is really starting to settle in.

Fishing along the beaches for migratory fish — mackerel and kingfish — is about as good as it gets. You also can expect to encounter schools of bonito and vast amounts of sharks while fishing this bite.

Live shiners on a longshank hook Stasny are working the best for the kings, macks and bonito, although trolling spoons or lipped plugs will work, too — especially for the bigger kingfish. As for the sharks, fresh-cut chunks of bonito or legal-size mackerel are like candy right now.

The fall bite is coming on in the backcountry. Fishing the flats of Tampa Bay is producing plenty of the catch-and-release trio — snook, redfish and trout.

I believe we need a couple of good cold fronts — on order this week — to really get the bite going. You’ll notice more fish in the typical staging spots as the water temps consistently drop a few more degrees.

On my own Southernaire charters, I’m fishing for migratory fish along the beaches and catch-and-release species along the mangrove shorelines of Tampa Bay. The mackerel bite along the beaches is unbeatable right now — baits are being eaten within seconds of being cast out from the boat.

And. with the kings, bonito and sharks present, the bite is exhilarating.

While working the flats of Tampa Bay, I’m finding good numbers of snook and redfish, with most catches occurring during the higher stages of the tide.

The same applies for the catch-and-release spotted seatrout. Deeper grass flats during high tides are producing the best action on this buck-toothed species.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is targeting migratory fish along the beaches of Anna Maria Island for his clients.

Anchoring and chumming in depths of 20-30 feet of water is attracting many species to the boat, including the mackerel family, bonito and sharks.

As chumming increases, so does the action.

Capt.

David White of Anna Maria Charters helps Ashley Ron of Bradenton hoist her Oct. 27 catch, a healthy blacktip shark. It took a cut ladyfish on the hook and was quickly released.

Moving inshore to the flats of Tampa Bay, Lowman is putting anglers on a good bite on catch-and-release snook and redfish. Both are taking live baits as they are presented to them. For the reds, casting fresh-cut pieces of ladyfish is working well.

Lastly, spotted seatrout are being found on deep grass flats in Tampa Bay. Capt. Jason Stock is working up boat limits of amberjack on days when he can get well offshore into the Gulf of Mexico. These aggressive fish are taking live bait offerings and artificials — surface poppers and lipped plugs.

Also. while offshore, Stock is finding large yellowtail snapper and almaco jacks for the coolers.

On windier days, Stock is staying close to the beach to target macks and kingfish. While there, Stock is managing a bite from some late-season tarpon as they migrate south.

Capt. David White said he’s been staying inshore

due to strong winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico. Bonito, macks and sharks are the main course for his charter menu, as well as some kingfish.

On the flats, catch-and-release snook and redfish are keeping the action alive as well as many catch-andrelease spotted seatrout. Live shiners free-lined on a light leader and small hooks are working well when targeting these inshore species.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says Spanish mackerel are the highlight this week. Schools of macks are swarming the pier, eating everything in their path.

Small jigs and silver spoons are attracting the most action, although live bait — shrimp and shiners — are getting attention.

Large baits such as pinfish or big shrimp are working well when cast under the pier for catch-and-release snook and redfish.

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

Strongmen to compete at public beach — minus audience?

The World’s Strongest Man championship — the 43rd edition — will take place locally Nov. 11-15.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth confirmed Oct. 31 that events will take place at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

About 25 men are expected to compete in qualifiers and a two-day final, according to a news release from WSM. The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitor’s Center had announced in January that the competition would take place in Manatee County, with events planned in May at Lakewood Ranch.

However, the contest was postponed to November due to the coronavirus pandemic and organizing shifted.

In 2019, the World Strongest Man events took place in Bradenton, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, bringing crowds to the beaches, as well as to downtown Bradenton.

An August notice for the event from WSM said the event would be live-streamed on Facebook — for

a fee — as well as at later dates on television on CBS and CBS Sports.

However, the notice said, “In light of continued global health concerns and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, we are sorry to confirm that we will be hosting this year’s SBD World’s Strongest Man competition without fans on-site. We love the energy and spirit you bring to the world’s biggest and best strongman competition, but we feel this is the safest decision for our fans, competitors, staff and the local community.”

Organizers had not provided details on how — or if — spectators would be kept from the contest events at the public beach, as of Islander press time.

Also, the beach crowds in 2019 were not ticketed fans.

Great Britain and the United States were to be the most represented countries at the contest, with Canada second.

For more information, search “World’s Strongest Man: Live from Bradenton” online and on Facebook.

Eddie Valentine, 11, visiting AMI with family from Kentucky, shows of a nice redfish he caught Oct. 28 on a guided fishing trip with Capt. Aaron Lowman.

He and his family caught and released a bunch of redfish, snook and seatrout on their charter.

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TDC reviews travel trends

By Amy V.T. Moriarty Islander Reporter

It’s up. Then it’s down. It’s a roller coaster ride.

A downturn in local tourism in early October may be a blip on the radar — or the beginning of a concerning downward trend on the tourism roller coaster.

Anne Wittine of Research Data Services reviewed tourism trends and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the local industry during a meeting Oct. 19 of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

The TDC makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding operations in tourism development and how tourist development tax revenue is spent.

Wittine’s research for August showed Manatee County saw the result of a steady increase in the comfort level of travelers after safer-at-home orders in the spring. The state began phase 1 of its reopening plan in May.

AMI Tourism: Endless Season Room occupancy was up 5.7%, with the average daily rate seeing a 1.5% increase from August 2019 to the same month this year.

The number of visitors to the area increased 12.5%, from 46,400 in 2019 to 52,200 in August, according to Wittine’s research.

Additionally, the same comparative period saw an 11.7% increase in room nights, from 109,700 to 122,500, leading to an overall 10.5% increased economic impact.

Wittine called it “a record,” noting “it was the highest August ever.”

Wittine said the bump in numbers for August was mostly from in-state visitors, who spend less and stay

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“Though it’s great that more Floridians visited,” said Wittine, “they come on weekends so hotels still struggle mid-week.”

Still comparing August 2019 to August 2020, Wittine’s research showed a major increase in visitors from Florida, from 19,350 up to 36,380 for an 88% bump.

The sharpest drop in visitor origin was from Canada and Europe, with a 100% decrease.

In the past, the island teemed with British and German visitors, but now there are none due to travel bans.

In a longer-term review, from October 2019 to August 2020, Wittine’s research showed an 11.4% decrease to 630,500 in area visitors from 711,800 for the same period 2018-19.

Similarly, the economic impact decreased 13.8%, from $1,006,389,700 in 2018-19 to $867,630,800.

In an effort to draw tourists, the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, funded with tourist tax dollars, is renewing a pitch to travel reporters and social media influencers.

BACVB director of marketing Kelly Clark wrote in an email to The Islander Oct. 23 that the BACVB had stopped pitching to media with the onset of the pandemic but now will narrow its focus to media within a drive radius.

“We have received a lot of positive responses and are currently planning a few individual visits from local bloggers/influencers between now and end of year,” she wrote.

Another marketing angle the TDC is promoting is “Unwind With Peace of Mind,” a digital campaign aimed at Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The campaign, paid for with $235,000 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security grant, will be rolled out in two phases, focusing first on women ages 35-63, empty nest and boomer couples, and households with income of $120,000 or more.

The next group the campaign will target includes women ages 30-64, households with an income of $100,000 or more and families with one or more children.

For more TDC news, including the 2021 Under-18 Baseball World Cup plans in Bradenton, go online to islander.org.

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Panoramic, unobstructed views of the Gulf and beaches of Anna Maria Island.

This spectacular 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits across the street from a beachfront park that can never be built upon — allowing beautiful views that will never be taken away! Two spacious, beach side porches and a private heated “cocktail” pool. Open floor plan, 10-foot ceilings throughout, kitchen with stainless appliances, solid surface counters, wooden cabinetry and a dumbwaiter. Huge master suite with sitting area, spa-like en suite and private scenic master porch. Spacious garage currently being utilized as a game room by guests. Offered with turn-key furnishings. Bradenton Beach allows 1- to 7night minimum stay to maximize vacation rental income. $1,845,000

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New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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BY MIRIAM ESTRIN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Miriam Estrin is a native of St. Louis, now living in London. She works for Google as a policy manager dealing with international laws and regulations on access to information. After graduating from Yale Law School, she spent four years at the U.S. State Department.

Miriam started constructing crosswords a year ago after reading The Times’s online series ‘‘How to Make a Crossword Puzzle.’’ This is her second puzzle for the paper and her first Sunday. — W.S.

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