The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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Volume 30, No. 38

The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

Top Notch

Astheworldterns 6 County continues setting tourist tax records. 3

Q&A 071322

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Sign spat spurs HB ordinance review. 4

Meetings 4 4 July 4 revelries harm wildlife. 5

Opinions 6

10-20 years ago

Looking back. 7

HB parks assigns garden plots. 8

Save the date. 10-11

Happenings What’s up on AMI? 11-12

Week 3 winner: Sparkling sunset Dana Guess of Bradenton captures the moment and the third week of The Islander’s six-week Top Notch photo contest with this photograph of kids — siblings and friends — celebrating July 4 at sunset near 73rd Street in Holmes Beach. The photographer wins an Islander “More-than-a-mullet wrapper” T-shirt and entry into the finals, which offers a grand prize of $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. More, including how to enter the contest, page 15.

Obituaries 15 Streetlife 16 Cops & Courts 17 Mote releases green sea turtle. 18

Fish go deep to beat the heat. 21

Isl Biz: 22-23 All aboard for AMI.

Classifieds. 24-25

NYT puzzle. 27 Find The Islander archive dating to November 1992 online at the University of Florida Digital Newspaper Collection at ufdc.ufl.edu.

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A view to the northeast June 30 on Manatee Avenue over the Anna Maria Island drawbridge.

Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield

Gathering. 14

Sporting news. 20

Like oil and water, politics and nonprofits don’t mix.

Anna Maria Island Privateers president Kim “Syren” Boyd wrote in a July 8 email to The Islander that political signs carried on at least two entries in the Privateers’ Independence Day Parade might have jeopardized the organization’s nonprofit status.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore rode with her daughter, Janae Rudacille, in a convertible decorated with signs advertising her campaign for reelection to the at-large District 6 commission seat.

Whitmore will face two challengers in the Aug. 23 Republican primary. There also are two write-in candidates in the November general election.

AMI Bridge due for $2.4M 2023 face-lift before retirement

AME earns top grade. 13

Basking and baking. 19

Political interlopers problematic for Privateers

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

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of a project to repair the Anna Maria Island Bridge in 2023, according to an email to The She’ll be getting quite the face-lift.

Islander from DOT communications specialAs of June 29, the Florida Department ist Adam Rose. of Transportation was in the design phase The work, which the department estiBy Kane Kaiman Islander Reporter

mates will begin in May or June of 2023, will include coating steel members, restoring section loss on corroded steel members, repairing and testing the Hopkins frame — Turn to AMI bridge, page 4

1st hatchlings emerge in 2022 sea turtle season The second part of the sea turtle nesting process began July 7 on Anna Maria Island, as two nests hatched.

The first loggerhead hatchlings of the 2022 season emerged from a nest near the 1600 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach and a nest near Holmes Beach’s 100 block of 49th Street, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, which patrols the beaches each morning to mark nests, document activity

and collect data.

After excavating the nests July 10, AMITW determined about 74 hatchlings in one clutch and 115 hatchlings in another clutch emerged from the sand.

Upon emergence from a nest, a hatchling will use the reflection from the moon and stars on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico to make its way to the water.

For more about sea turtle nesting and hatching, go to page 18.

As of July 9, AMITW had identified 435 nests and 419 false crawls on AMI.

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A truck with decals promoting a Tampa tree-trimming service carried a campaign flag for ex-President Donald Trump — who is not yet a candidate for office in 2024.

Also, some participants of a Jeep club displayed Trump flags as they traveled the parade route from Bradenton Beach to Anna Maria.

Another vehicle that featured campaign signs promoting Jason Bearden, one of Whitmore’s challengers, drove ahead of the parade processional and was not an official entry.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Code prohibits nonprofits from “directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign” and states violations “may result in denial or revocation of taxexempt status,” according to irs.gov.

Boyd distanced the AMIP and its parade from the political fervor.

“The (Privateers) do not support nor endorse any political party, candidate or political beliefs,” Boyd wrote. “We have already spoke to a representative from each vehicle alerting them to our rule and the penalty of such occurrence.”

The application to participate in the AMIP parade states, “As a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization, we cannot allow any activities related to political advertising, solicitation, campaigning or endorsements.”

It also states that entries must be approved by the AMIP with “no exceptions” but Boyd said some might have slipped through the cracks. This year’s event lacked a parade staging official to ensure entries complied with parade rules.

However, it’s unclear if a staging official would have caught the violations.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer told The Islander July 8 that he did not see political signage on vehicles at the staging area as late as 15 minutes before the parade departed from Coquina Beach.

Tokajer expressed sympathy for the AMIP, saying there was “no way” to enforce the rules along a 7-mile stretch from Bradenton Beach to Anna Maria.

Carol Whitmore, who is seeking reelection this year to the at-large Manatee County District 6 seat, cruises onto Pine Avenue in the final stretch of the Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4 parade.

Whitmore’s convertible is decked out with political campaign signs.

Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

“Once parade floats leave the staging area, we cannot monitor every parade float for the 7 miles we travel and also cannot stop other floats from entering the parade,” Boyd wrote. “Late arrivals and floats entering while the procession is en route happen on a regular basis due to traffic issues, motor vehicle issues and other various reasons.”

As a result of the incident, Boyd wrote that the AMIP would review its rules and staging protocols but they may decide not to punish the violators.

“The Privateers do not feel these actions were done maliciously or intentionally,” Boyd wrote. “Both (offenders) were very apologetic and stated this would not happen again.”

Whitmore told The Islander July 8 that she did not know political campaign signage was prohibited on vehicles in the parade because she displayed signs in past years. She said her signs were in place from the start but she arrived close to launch and at the “very back” of the processional.

She added that she saw five-seven other floats with political signage, including several “Let’s go Brandon” signs and decals.

“They used to have somebody there to check you in … but there was nobody,” Whitmore said. “I didn’t know it was against the rules and I don’t think anybody there knew.”

She called herself an “honorary Privateer,” saying her father was part of the organization, and adding that she respected the AMIP’s rules and would comply moving forward.

“I would do anything they want us to do,” Whitmore said. “If the Privateers don’t want political (signs) there shouldn’t be any. … Now that they told me, I said ‘Don’t worry, I’ll never do it again.’”

Regardless of the political zeal, both Boyd and Tokajer spoke positively of the event and the enthusiasm of the paradegoers.

“The Privateers are very proud and we celebrate the successful parade we had that was largely attended by seven miles of spectators and 145 parade vehicles.

We are pleased that there have been no reports of injury from water toys and immense fun was had by all who attended,” Boyd wrote.

“It was a great event,” Tokajer said. “It was very well attended and I was happy to participate.”

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County breaks tourist tax record for 15th month running

By Kane Kaiman Islander Reporter

The numbers are tightening.

Manatee County raked in $1,990,641 in “bed tax” revenue in May — a new record for the month but not by much.

The May 2022 figure topped last year’s recordsetting performance by $8,992, an indicator the pandemic-era “endless season” tourist boom that began in late 2020 could be leveling off.

Whether monthly resort tax revenues begin to dip below 2021 levels remains to be seen but, in the past 1.5 years, income from the tax — a 5% levy on accommodation rentals of six months or less — has far surpassed 2019 levels.

The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau uses 2019 — a year in which the county collected about $900,000 less in May “bed tax” revenue compared to 2022 — as a reference year for measuring tourism growth.

The county has grossed $19,873,847 in resort tax revenue from October 2021 to May 31, up from $14,640,521 last year and $11,284,067 in 2019.

Unincorporated Manatee County was the highest-grossing region in May, bringing in $688,810 People stake out their beachfront real estate July 6 at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kane Kaiman

Know your TDC’s

Elected officials, hospitality owners and citizens involved in the tourism industry advise the county board. Members include County Commissioner Misty Servia, Vernon DeSear, Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown, Ed Chiles, Eric Cairns, Jack Rynerson, Jiten Patel and Rahul Patel.

istrative fee, putting the county’s net revenue for May at $1,931,065.

The Manatee County Tourist Development Council advises the county commission on bed tax revenue expenditures.

According to state law, income from the tax must be used to bolster tourism.

May tourist tax collections: Area institutions that benefit from tourist developMay 2018: $946,224 ment tax dollars include the Bradenton Area ConvenMay 2019: $1,093,870 tion and Visitors Bureau; the Bradenton Area ConvenMay 2020: $558,014 tion Center; Realize Bradenton, a nonprofit dedicated May 2021: $1,981,649 to developing downtown Bradenton, and the Pittsburgh May 2022: $1,990,641 Pirates.

Source: Manatee County Tax Collector Resort tax dollars fuel island beach renourishment — $62,724 more than Holmes Beach, April’s top projects and funded construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier in 2019-2020. earner.

June data will be released in early August.

The jurisdictions accounted for more than 66% of The next TDC meeting will be 9 a.m. Monday, the county’s May bed tax income.

Anna Maria grossed $160,773 or 8.1% and Bra- Aug. 15, at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. denton Beach gleaned $125,863 or 6.3%.

More May statistics: • Longboat Key generated $202,171 or 10.2%, • Bradenton generated $181,771 or 9.1%,

By Lisa Neff • Palmetto generated $5,314 or 0.3%.

Each month, the tax collector receives a 3% admin- The Islander poll

AMI Tourism: Endless Season

Q&A 071322

Last week’s question

Would you consider buying an all-electric car?

28%. Definitely.

18%. Maybe a hybrid.

22%. They cost too much.

33%. Not enough charging stations.

This week’s question

A parking garage at the Manatee Public Beach is a …

A. Terrible way to address beach parking.

B. Terrific way to address beach parking.

C. Possible solution to beach parking.

D. Nothing will solve beach parking problems.

To answer the poll, go online to islander.org.

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Political sign spat spurs Holmes Beach to review sign ordinance

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

A spat over political signs might lead to permanent changes in the Holmes Beach code book.

Potential revisions to the sign ordinance will go before city commissioners Aug. 23 for discussion, according to a June 24 email from city clerk Stacey Johnston.

The review was triggered by Bearden a June 11 incident when Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, a Holmes Beach resident and former city official before leaving the city for a county office, collected and turned in three of her political opponent’s campaign signs to the Holmes Whitmore Beach Police Department.

The signs belong to Jason Bearden, one of two challengers Whitmore will face in the Aug. 23 Republican primary for the county commission’s at-large District 6 seat. Two other candidates are write-ins in the November general election.

Bearden sought June 22 to press charges against Whitmore. So now the state attorney’s office must review a capias request from the HBPD for a potential second-degree misdemeanor charge of petit theft.

The SAO could take four months to review the request and, if the commissioner is arrested and/or convicted for the charge, she could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

In the meantime, ambiguity surrounding the city’s sign code muddies the water.

Whitmore has told The Islander she pulled two signs from private property because they violated city code, which allows for political signs no earlier than 45 days before an election. She that she received permission from property owner Shawn Kaleta to remove

the signs.

She also said she pulled one sign because it was improperly placed in a city right of way.

However, the city code compliance officers and police are the only people with the authority to remove signage in violation of city code and now the city no longer is enforcing the code that applies to posting within 45 days of an election.

In a June 13 email to city staff, city attorney Erica Augello wrote that the city code on posting before the election might be unlawful.

“I do not think it advisable to regulate the political signs as far as timing with the election as that enforcement is not content neutral,” Augello wrote.

“You can regulate them being located in the public right of way or other areas they are or are not allowed to be placed.

“However, until the sign code is revised, I do not recommend that the political sign provision be enforced as it very likely violates First Amendment rights.”

Augello wrote that political signage could not be regulated differently from temporary signage, for which the code requires removal of a sign “shortly after such purpose has been accomplished.”

She added that regulating political signage as temporary event signs, which city code prohibits from being placed for more than 14 days and requires building official approval for people to post, would be “problematic in a number of ways.”

Former city attorney Patricia Petruff — who may have helped the city craft the applicable code — declined to comment on the matter in a June 29 email to The Islander.

As a past city official and having campaigned in the city for her county post in past elections, Whitmore could reasonably be expected to know the removal of someone else’s signs is illegal.

While city staff won’t enforce the current politi-

Work in the field Paige Morrison, left, field representative for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’ office, and Landon Shepard, summer intern with the congressional office, await constituents July 8 at Bradenton Beach City Hall, part of the district’s mobile office tour.

The next meetup will be 2-5 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

Meetings

cal signage code, they hope people respect it out of courtesy.

Tampa-based Strategic Image Management founder Anthony Pedici emailed Augello June 14 about the code, citing a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert that restricted municipal regulation of a sign’s content.

Augello responded the same day, “The city has previously been advised to simply ask that, as a courtesy, the signage not create clutter and that property owners wait until 45 days before the election to place signs on their property. … The city is not going to get involved in removing signs, regardless of content, unless they are violating time, place and manner restrictions.”

Whitmore said she would respect the city’s call for courtesy and comply with the existing code.

“The city has always operated under it, nobody knew any different,” Whitmore said. “Until the ordinance changes … to me it’s still on the books.”

Revisions to the city’s sign ordinance will go before the commission during a work session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Directions to attend the meeting via Zoom can be found at holmesbeachfl.org.

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a drive system for raising and lowering the bridge’s bascule segments — performing crack injections, adjusting the raising/lowering mechanism, cleaning corrosion and painting.

According to the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2023-27 transportation improvement program — which was adopted May 23 and mirrors the DOT’s five-year work plan — the project will cost $2,453,559.

A finalized version of the department’s five-year program, approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis July 1, likely will be made public in late July or early August and will include the initiative’s final price tag.

If necessary, the project’s contractor is permitted to close a single lane of Manatee Avenue on or near the bridge outside of 6 a.m.-7 p.m. and both lanes outside of 6 a.m.-9 p.m. to complete the work, Rose said.

The Anna Maria Island Bridge — which spans Anna Maria Sound and connects Perico Island and Bradenton on the mainland to Holmes Beach on the island — was built in 1957.

In February 2021, DOT District 1 Secretary LK Nandam said the department intends to replace the 20-foot-clearance drawbridge with a 65-foot-clearance fixed-span bridge within the next 10 years.

The DOT also seeks to replace the 1957-built 17-foot-clearance Cortez drawbridge — which spans the Intracoastal Waterway and connects Cortez on the mainland to Bradenton Beach on the island — with a 65-foot bridge in 2026-27.

A study into building alternatives for replacement of the Longboat Pass Bridge — also completed in 1957 — began in early 2020.

2022 Elections

By Lisa Neff

Anna Maria City July 13, 9 a.m., planning and zoning.

July 14, 2 p.m., commission.

July 26, 10 a.m., special magistrate.

July 28, 6 p.m., commission.

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

941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

West Manatee Fire Rescue July 19, 6 p.m.

WMFR administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org.

Bradenton Beach July 13, 1 p.m., department heads.

July 21, noon, commission.

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

Manatee County July 26, 8:30 a.m., commission.

July 28, 9 a.m., commission (budget).

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

Holmes Beach July 13, 5 p.m., planning.

July 14, 9 a.m., clean water.

July 20, 5 p.m., commission (budget).

July 26, 10 a.m., code compliance.

July 28, 11:30 a.m., police pension.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,

Also of interest July 15, 2-5 p.m., U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan staff office hours, Holmes Beach City Hall.

Sept. 5 is Labor Day. Most government offices will be closed.

Please, send meeting notices to calendar@ islander.org and news@islander.org.

Mail ballots going out July 15 for primaries

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office began mailing overseas ballots July 8 and will start sending domestic ballots July 15.

Meanwhile, unregistered voters can get on the books in time to vote in the Aug. 23 primaries. Registration ahead of the primaries will close Monday, July 25.

Early voting will begin Saturday, Aug. 13, and end Saturday, Aug. 20.

Looking to the Nov. 8 general election, registration will close Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Early voting will begin Saturday, Oct. 29, and close Saturday, Nov. 5.

For more information about the 2022 elections, visit the supervisor of elections office website at votemanatee.com.

— Lisa Neff

Please, send election announcements to news@islander.org.

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July 4 holiday revelries, fireworks disrupt, harm wildlife

Parent birds abandoned the nest and their babies perished, Selander said.

In 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 140 into law giving people 18 or older the ability to buy fireworks to use on New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve and Independence Day. The county and municipalities have their own regulations prohibiting fireworks. On Anna Maria Island, fireworks are prohibited by the cities.

To learn more about Wildlife Inc., go online to wildlifeinc.org or call 941-778-6324.

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

The Fourth of July bombs were frightful for the birds.

Across the island, the July 4 holiday is celebrated with firecrackers, bottle rockets and other explosives despite laws, appeals from law enforcement, firefighters, vets and conservationists.

The owners and volunteers of one local operation, the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center of Bradenton Beach, see first-hand the impact of fireworks on birds and other wildlife.

Wildlife Inc., founded by Gail and Ed Straight in 1987, is the county’s only licensed bird, mammal and reptile wildlife rehabilitation facility.

Each year, the Straights rescue and house about 3,000 animals at their facility in every nook and cranny of their home at 2207 Ave. B on a 50-by-100-foot lot.

Many types of animals find their way to the facility, including foxes, otters, owls, deer and ospreys.

Some animals wound up at Wildlife Inc. over the July 4 holiday weekend.

“The morning of (July 5) we received quite a few birds whose parents had abandoned the nest,” volunteer Krista Carpenter told The Islander July 7.

Exploding fireworks can cause birds to fly off, abandoning eggs and chicks.

Birds weren’t the only wildlife to suffer.

“We actually lost an animal at the rescue because, down the street, they had been setting off fireworks,” Carpenter said. “Small animals, like rabbits, have small hearts and it passed away literally out of fear.”

The rabbit had been rehabbed and would have been released soon, she said.

A Wildlife Inc. neighbor, Lynn Selander, who lives in the 2100 block of Avenue B, told The Islander July 7 that woodpecker hatchlings that were living in a tree in her yard perished after a prolonged fireworks barrage over the holiday weekend.

“I’ve been fostering red-bellied woodpeckers in a dead tree in my front yard. They laid a nest and I could hear the hatchlings,” Selander said.

AM’s top public works member resigns

Anna Maria public works manager Dean Jones speaks July 30, 2020, to city commissioners about stormwater infiltration trenches.

Mayor Dan Murphy announced in a July 5 email to The Islander that Jones, who has worked as public works manager since 2017, had resigned effective July 16 to begin a new position as assistant director of public works and utilities with the city of Bradenton.

Murphy wrote that Ryan Wieland, public works assistant manager who joined the city in 2018, will assume Jones’ responsibilities until the city names a permanent replacement — “in the near future.”

— Ryan Paice

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Volunteer Krista Carpenter cradles a baby bobcat July 7 at the home-based Wildlife Inc. rehabilitation center in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy Wildlife Inc.

A rehabbed fawn receives a meal July 7 at the Wildlife Inc. rehabilitation center.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Wildlife Inc.

Over the holiday weekend, the occupants of a nearby vacation rental had a celebration with fireworks.

“It was a weekly renter but chiming in were monthly renters next door,” she said, adding that the fireworks rained down in her yard.

HB outreach committee meets for 1st time

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Who wouldn’t want to save money?

Holmes Beach’s new committee came together to save city property owners possibly thousands of dollars in flood insurance payments.

The Holmes Beach Program for Public Information Committee met for the first time July 8 to discuss community outreach efforts to improve the city’s grade in the Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Rating System.

The CRS is a voluntary incentive program provides discounts for community flood insurance premiums based on ratings for community floodplain management practices.

The city currently has a CRS rating of 6, providing a 20% reduction in residential flood insurance rates, but created the PPI to improve community outreach and improve the city’s rating to 5, which should result in an overall 25% reduction.

The change would save Holmes Beach residents $89 more per policy and about $267,998 in total across the city.

At its first meeting, the PPI committee, comprising city residents Marty Hicks, Mark Kimball, Chris Kramer, Brent Moss and Tom Sanger, heard from Earl King, a certified floodplain manager from CRS Max Consultants, who led the meeting.

They discussed creating outreach projects targeting homeowners and condominium associations and island-based social media pages, as well as creating a page on the city’s website to better communicate floodplain management activities with residents.

Building official Neal Schwartz also suggested creating a social media account for the building department that would link to the city website, where people can submit flood insurance questions.

King said the more opportunities for people to learn about the efforts, the more CRS points the city would receive to increase its rating. He said they needed to meet at least one more time to create a plan to put before the city commission for final approval.

The PPI will meet next at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Directions to attend via Microsoft Teams can be found at holmesbeachfl. org.

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Opinion

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AMI: Where the fun never ends

Yes. We have fun on Anna Maria Island.

Fun parades.

Fun with the Privateers.

Fun and puns with local, officials, neighbors and friends. Even some stars thrown in here and there.

And considering many islanders have known each other many years, sustaining a love for AMI for generations, we have a lot of heart invested into being a community.

We love and respect history. We love “our little school by the bay.” We love the beach, sea turtles, dolphins and the chance to bring home the catch of the day. We love sunsets and footsteps in the sand.

But with all the happiness, comes reality.

You may love one or another of our local officials.

But not everyone shares the love.

I’ve known Carol Whitmore as long as any of you.

Maybe 46-47 years.

I’ve known her to be caring and compassionate and always thought her first career in nursing was likely her best.

She is sincere in wanting to help people.

But I also see Carol as a politician. In fact, she introduced herself once to a group as a politician — in spite of or unknowing the negative connotations.

She refuses to admit that she’s voted to raise taxes almost every year in every office she’s held, from city commissioner and mayor to county commissioner.

She admitted she illegally removed a political opponent’s signs from three island locations, while saying with the same breath she believed they were illegally displayed.

She contrived a video press statement to explain her actions, using language and metaphors that have never before existed in her vocabulary.

It was embarrassing to listen to her espousing someone else’s attack on her opponent.

This week, we find her apologizing for politicizing the Anna Maria Island Privateers by parading with campaign signs and then countering that she didn’t know her actions could be harmful to the Privateers non-profit status.

Yes, political figures have sought recognition in past parades, mostly with signs announcing their office Government connections and name but campaign signs? That’s a NO. Skimming online …

Anna Maria: Mayor Dan Murphy; 941-708-6130; And posturing that she considers herself an “honWeb (register for free news alerts) 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria FL 34216; cityofanorary Privateer?” That’s downright distasteful. islander.org namaria.com; ammayor@cityofannamaria.com.

But now I’m having fun, thinking of island folks Facebook Bradenton Beach: Mayor John Chappie; 941dancing to “YMCA.” Nurses, cops, pirates, cowboys, @islandernewspaper 778-1005; 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach FL politicians and clowns!

Twitter 34217; 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org; — Bonner Joy, news@islander.org @ami_islander mayor@cityofbradentonbeach.com.

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From the July 10, 2002, issue

1980 Kingfish murder scene “I saw a car and boat trailer jackknifed near a power pole,” Islander reporter June Alder wrote about her arrival to the scene of a quadruple murder Aug. 1, 1980, on Manatee Avenue at East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. The vehicle and boat belonged to Dr. Juan Dumois, 47, of Tampa. He and his sons Eric Dumois, 13, and Mark Dumois, 9, were murdered that day, as was islander Robert Matzke, 60. The Islander wants to talk with people about their recollections of that day. Please, email the newspaper at news@islander.org or call the office at 941-778-7978. Islander Photo: Manatee County Public Library System

Rush to the ramp Emergency personnel respond Aug. 1, 1980, in Holmes Beach, where four people were fatally shot and one person was injured. The case remains unsolved. The Islander wants to talk with people about their recollections of that day. Please, email the newspaper at news@islander.org or call the office at 941-778-7978. Islander Photo: Manatee County Public Library System

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• Developer Bill Robinson offered to sell 450 acres of wetlands along Perico Bayou and near the mouth of the Manatee River to Manatee County to establish a nature preserve in exchange for county permission to build a golf course on 200 remaining acres.

• A study for Holmes Beach found the municipal government did not need a city manager “at this time” because staff and elected officials were delivering essential services to taxpayers.

• A Bradenton Beach commissioner, Ross Benjamin, resigned saying he and his wife were harassed — “anger, threats, accusations and nastiness” — due to his anti-development positions.

From the July 11, 2012, issue

• Bradenton Beach announced the likely sixmonth closure of the Historic Bridge Street Pier following damage by Tropical Storm Debby as it passed AMI in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Domesticated chickens abandoned near the Holmes Beach border with Anna Maria were captured and taken to Wildlife Inc. in Bradenton Beach until the birds could be homed.

• Anna Maria Island’s nesting sea turtle population was setting a record, with 248 nests documented as of July 6.

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Bradenton Beach CRA works up 2022-23 budget

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency reached consensus June 30 on a proposed fiscal 2022-23 budget with an emphasis on continuing utility undergrounding and completing the funded dock expansion projects.

In comparison with the 2020-21 and 2021-22 budgets, the proposed 2023 budget shows lower spending due to the completion of projects.

The proposed spending for 2022-23 is $731,746 compared with $2,129,997 for 2021-22 and $2,252,324 for 2020-21, according to a worksheet provided at the meeting.

The estimated CRA revenue for 2022-23 is $694,429, according to the worksheet reviewed June 30.

The third phase of the undergrounding program is allotted the lion’s share of CRA funds — $450,000 — in the proposed budget.

City treasurer Shayne Thompson helped clarify the proposed spending plan during the meeting and expressed his opinion on the need to include fees for professional services in budgets for future projects.

“I’ll compare it to the resiliency (project) on Bay Drive,” said Thompson. “It has $100,000 to plan the project but it had no budget to get it to the blueprint stage. So we spent about 10 grand to get it to the blueprint stage.”

Thompson told the CRA members that significant budgetary commitments for the new year include the tram service at $52,000, the commitment to holiday decorations at $45,000 and the day-to-day operations of running the agency.

Commissioner Ralph Cole, as CRA chair, addressed Police Chief John Cosby regarding the CRA budgetary needs of his department and Cosby responded that he hoped to be back up to a full staff by the end of July.

Cosby also said he needs to reassess after getting the department back to full strength whether he needs

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, left, proposes a Bridge Street festival to commemorate 100 years of commerce during the July 6 CRA meeting at city hall.

Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

BB CRA hears monthly reports from the district

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

After the fireworks for July Fourth, Bradenton Beach officials returned to the nuts-and-bolts of governing.

July 6 was a day of reports and payments for the city’s community redevelopment agency with some celebratory planning on the side.

Since its establishment in 1992, the CRA has funded improvement projects to promote restoration, growth and tourism for the district, which is bordered

by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico.

The board includes the mayor, city commissioners and two appointed members, restaurateur Ed Chiles and resident David Bell.

A priority in recent years was establishing a shuttle

to move people around the district and especially from parking lots at the beaches to the Bridge Street commercial area.

During the July 6 meeting at city hall, Joshua LaRose, owner of the Easy Park Shuttle tram service that’s under contract with the CRA, provided an update on the service, which in June had 6,670 riders.

He said the service also declined 333 calls for pickups beyond the northern boundary for the district.

The topic of extending the service area was broached in a June 1 meeting as a way of bringing more visitors to the district.

At the July 6 meeting, the CRA unanimously approved Easy Park’s invoice of $4,180 on a motion from Commissioner Ralph Cole, CRA chair.

In other matters • Police Chief John Cosby gave a positive report on policing in the district.

“Haven’t had any real complaints, haven’t had any real problems, a couple of minor drunk fights but nothing serious. I’m sure now we will start to see a little

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an increase in CRA funding.

Mayor John Chappie made a motion to budget extra compensation for city staff.

“For the extra work that’s involved when we get these appropriations,” Chappie said.

According to the motion proposed by Chappie, Cosby, public works director Tom Woodard and city clerk Terri Sanclemente each would receive $1,500.

Thompson, deputy clerk Ruth Stief and second deputy clerk Christine Watson would receive a $500 increase.

Board member Jake Spooner seconded the motion and board members were unanimous in approving the motion.

Marilyn Maro and Ed Chiles were absent with excuse.

The CRA also decided to move $10,000 of unused revenue from past budgets and earmarked the funds for cultural arts — holiday decorations and a possible Bridge Street anniversary event.

The municipal budget process in Florida involves the adoption of a tentative millage rate in the summer, followed by two public hearings on the spending and revenue plans and adoption of a budget ordinance in September.

The new fiscal year will begin Oct. 1.

About the CRA The Bradenton Beach CRA funds improvement projects to promote restoration, growth and tourism for the district, which is bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico.

The CRA funds projects with incremental tax revenue collected by Manatee County since 1992, when the area was declared blighted, as well as other appropriations and grants.

The board includes the mayor, city commissioners and two appointed members, restaurateur Ed Chiles and resident David Bell. bit of a downturn after the holiday.”

• Angela Rodocker, owner of the Bridgewalk motel on Bridge Street, praised Cosby and the BBPD. “I like some of the things that I’ve seen,” she said.

“We have officers that are making it a point to stop in and talk to the businesses. I just can’t stress enough how important our local police are to us as a community.

• Mayor John Chappie, CRA member, discussed a possible festival to celebrate Bridge Street’s founding and history.

“With Bridge Street being established in 1921, we are just finishing up with our 100 years of Bridge Street existing,” Chappie said. “I think it might be the original longest existing commercial area on the island.”

“100 years is pretty cool,” he added.

No date for a festival was set as Chappie said he intends to research the history and report back to the CRA. The CRA will meet next at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. “Anna Maria Island,” a signed pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 plus shipping at islander.org or call 941-778-7978.

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HB parks committee fills 5 HB seeking job applicants for 4 posts fications and three years of experience in the planning

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By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Interest in a Holmes Beach community garden hasn’t really blossomed.

The city’s parks and beautification committee July 6 approved applications to fill five of 11 flower beds at Veterans Park outside city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, in a trial run for a community garden.

Committee members have had their sights set for at least a year on using an empty lot in the city-owned land abutting Grassy Point Preserve, a designated nature preserve at the north end of Avenue C near 30th Street, for a community garden.

However, repeated delays in the rezoning process led the board to set up a test run at Veterans Park, adjacent to city hall.

The board spent $2,500 of its $10,000 annual budget to install 11 planter boxes around the park’s central butterfly garden for people to tend for free.

Applicants must be island-based groups, full-time residents or partnered with a full-time resident.

Mary Lange, Holmes Beach parks and beautification committee member, pauses to pull weeds July 6 while walking Veterans Park with committee members Eileen Jellison and Kathryn Sandberg. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

A handful of job positions are up for grabs in Holmes Beach.

The city was seeking applicants as of July 8 to fill four positions, including: • Assistant city planner; • Engineering specialist; • Permitting technician; • Planning and zoning administrator.

An assistant city planner would respond to public inquiries regarding city development regulations, conduct planning research and report to the planning administrator — a role the city also is seeking to fill.

Qualifications for the position include a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, up-to-date certi-

The board agreed to accept applications on a firstcome, first-served basis to ensure fairness, but thus far they’ve had only five applications.

Without competition for the garden boxes, the board approved all five applications, filling less than half of the trial planters in the garden.

The board did not receive applications from several expected applicants, such as the city public works crew and Island Library staff, who had previously expressed interest in claiming a planter.

Committee members agreed to fill the unassigned plots while awaiting more applicants.

The board claimed one of the planters as a demonstration for other gardeners and will use two-three unassigned beds as nursery plots until applicants claim them.

Approved applicants can begin planting in their assigned flower beds beginning Aug. 1, but committee member Mary Lange said she expected plantings to begin in the fall due to the summer heat, which is prohibitive for some plants’ survival.

The parks committee meets next on Oct. 5, at city hall. The meeting will be open to the public and will not be accessible via Zoom.

ing.

Compensation was not included in the job post-

An engineering specialist would report to the city engineer and provide administrative support and program coordination for the city’s public works department.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is the only listed educational requirement for the job, but experience in the field and certain software is “desired.”

Compensation for the position ranges $22-$24 per hour “commensurate with experience and education,” according to the posting.

A permitting technician would handle clerical work, such as issuing permits and processing documents and data, while reporting to the building department administrator.

Qualifications for the job include a high school diploma, five years of experience performing administrative/clerical duties and “may be” required to type 50 words per minute on a keyboard.

Pay for the position wasn’t included in the posting.

A planning and zoning administrator would report to the mayor and would supervise the city planner by interpreting code, reviewing building permits, site plan applications, zoning amendments, variances and so on.

Qualifications for the position include a master’s degree in urban and regional planning or a related field with five years of planning and zoning experience and two years of supervisory experience, or a bachelor’s degree in the same field along with two additional years of occupational experience.

According to the posting, salary for the job is “commensurate with experience.”

People can learn more about the jobs by visiting the city’s website, holmesbeachfl.org, or city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Aug. 4-7, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Weekend, various locations.

Oct. 15, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Bayfest, Anna Maria.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ONGOING ON AMI Throughout July, artist Terri Westbrook’s “Serene Scapes” painting exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778-6648.

ONGOING OFF AMI Through Aug. 5, “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” Starry Night Pavilion at University Town Center, 195 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: vangoghsarasota.com.

Through Aug. 13, Thursday-Saturday, Laser Light Nights at the Bishop, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Through Aug. 28, “Metadata: Rethinking Photography in the 21st Century,” The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-360-7390.

First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., Village of the Arts First Fridays Artwalk, 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts.com.

Second and fourth Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch jam session, presented by the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Cultural Center, outdoors, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: floridamaritimemuseum.org, fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

SAVE THE DATE July 31, Island Players auditions, Anna Maria.

Sept. 15-25, Island Players present “Cliffhanger,” Anna Maria.

Nov. 3-13, Island Players present “I Ought to be in Pictures,” Anna Maria.

Dec. 2-3, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton.

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CLUBS & COMMUNITY ON AMI Wednesday, July 13 10 a.m. — Senior Adventures’ outing to Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Information: 941-778-1908.

6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, Next move?

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Bob Bernstein of the Manasota Chess Center in Thursday, July 14 Sarasota instructs youth campers in June at the 9 a.m. — Democratic Women’s Club of Manatee County Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., gathering, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Homes Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy CoAMI Beach. Information: 941-720-6662.

2 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, KIDS & FAMILY 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/ library, 941-778-6341.

ON AMI Saturday, July 16 Thursday, July 14 11 a.m. — Meditation session, Island Library, 5701 Marina 10 a.m. — “Rumpelstiltskin” perforDrive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778mance by Bits and Pieces Theater, Island 6341.

Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Wednesday, July 20 Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

9 a.m. — Senior Adventures’ outing to Solomon’s Castle in Friday, July 15 Ona, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

10 a.m. — 40 Carrots for ages 0-5, Island Library, 5701 Marina Information: 941-778-1908.

Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7781 p.m. — Anna Maria Island and West Mana6341. tee Democratic Club “summer chat,” Island Library, Tuesday, July 19 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 95410 a.m.— Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, 804-3431, barbara.ehren@gmail.com.

Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778ONGOING ON AMI 6341.

Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina ONGOING ON AMI Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778Throughout July, summer reading program, Island Library, 5701 6341.

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Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

ONGOING OFF AMI ONGOING OFF AMI Through Aug. 7, “Sharks: On Assignment with Brian Skerry” exhibit, Mote Marine AquarTuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch ium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island, meeting, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Cortez. InformaSarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388tion: 512-944-4177.

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SAVE THE DATE First Wednesdays, “SOAR in 4” family night, The Bishop Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies.

July 23, Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas in July at the Drift-In, Bradenton Beach.

July 30, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach.

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Democratic club hosts chat

The Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club will hold its second chat in summer series of programs.

The chat — on the question, “How do we craft Marauders host scholarship night with Privateers There will be swinging for the outfield wall.

The evening also will include the Marauders’ first sound bites around the key issues?” — will be at 1 There will be swashbuckling and shenanigans.

“Women on Sports Night” with a pregame roundtable p.m. Wednesday, July 20.

The event will be at the Island Library, 5701 And there will be ceremony when the Bradenton discussion.

Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Marauders — the Minor League affiliate of the PittsGates will open at 5:30 p.m.

A third chat will be Aug. 17. burgh Pirates — host a multithemed celebration ahead The game will be at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Tom Ehren at 954-804of their Friday, July 15, game against the Jupiter HamLECOM Park is at 1611 Ninth St. W., Braden3431. merheads. ton.

The evening will include a presentation of scholFor more information about Marauders baseball, arship awards involving the Anna Maria Island Priva- call 941-747-3031. teers, an island-based nonprofit dedicated to “kids and For more information about the Privateers, visit community.” the Facebook page at AnnaMariaIslandPrivateers or The Privateers will award $9,000, including to: call Kim “Syren” Boyd at 931-639-0986.

Recurring scholars Arthur Bellamy, junior, $1,000 Privateers for kids Shipwreck Scholarship; Dylan Joseph, junior, $1,000 and community on Theresa Kunze Sandpiper Memorial Scholarship; and July 4.

Aaliyah Everett, senior, $2,000 Whitey Horton Scholarship.

New scholars Jeslie Hernandez, junior, $1,000 Big John “Captain Barbarossa” Memorial Scholarship; Carissa Bailey, freshman, $500; Gabriel French, freshman, $500; and Keile O’Dell, freshman, $500.

Additional awards: ELC Paul Sharff Memorial Scholarship: $500 law enforcement to Breana Sladick and $500 fire academy to Joshua Carden.

Tickets to join the Privateers at the ballgame cost $11 and include admission, a Marauders baseball cap Islander Photo: Bonner Joy and beverages.

Senior Adventures sets out

The Senior Adventures will journey to Ona this month to visit Solomon’s Castle.

Sculptor Howard Solomon created the 12,000square-foot castle in the woods of Manatee County. A tour includes a visit to his home, galleries, workshop and a restaurant.

The group will depart at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, from the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

Also, the Senior Adventures group was set to visit the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Wednesday, July 13.

There are van fees and admission fees associated with the outings.

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

Babysitting course offered

The Center of Anna Maria Island will offer a oneday course for kids ages 11-17 interested in babysitting.

Aug. 17, Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic The course will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July Club Summer Chat, Holmes Beach.

23, at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The Aug. 27, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton deadline to register will be Friday, July 15.

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ONGOING ON AMI There is a fee to attend.

SAVE THE DATE For more information, call 941-778-1908 or go to AMI Dragon Boat Team-Paddlers centerami.org. from Paradise practices and meetups, July 28, Coquina Beach Seashell Shore Walk, Bradenton various times and locations. Information: 941-462-2626, mrbradway@gmail.com.

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OFF AMI Friday, July 15 9 a.m. — Explore Nature! Manatee Pop Up program, Portosueno Park, 1206 Alcazar Drive, Bradenton. Information: 941-7425923.

6 p.m. — Scholarship Night with the Anna Maria Island Privateers and Bradenton Marauders, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-747-3031.

ONGOING OFF AMI

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Sunday, July 30, International Day of Friendship.

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Island happenings

Parading on Pine on Fourth of July The Irish-American colors fly on the entry for the Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach as parade participants reach Pine Avenue and refuel their water guns during the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ islandwide celebration July 4.

Shell collectors to stroll shore

Calling beachcombers.

The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department will host a “Seashell Shore Walk” at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

A county notice invited people to join “a relaxing walk on the beach to search for seashells and learn to identify them.” Participants also will learn about ethical seashell collecting.

Reservations are required.

For more information, contact Elena Burke at elena.burke@mymanatee.org and 941-742-5923, ext.

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Holmes Beach Commissioner Pat Morton rides along on an HBPD vehicle in the Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4 parade, inviting a spray of water from a paradegoer. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

Paradegoers use their H20 firepower July 4 as the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ parade rolls past on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria toward City Pier Park.

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AME earns an A for 2021-22 school year

AME Calendar

• July 27, class assignments.

• Aug. 2, teacher workdays.

• Aug. 4-8, teacher workdays.

• Aug. 4, back-to-school night.

• Aug. 10, students’ first day.

• Aug. 24, school picture day.

• Sept. 5, Labor Day, no school.

• Oct. 6, end of first quarter.

• Oct. 7, records day, no school.

• Nov. 2, early release.

• Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school.

• Nov. 21-25, Thanksgiving vacation.

• Dec. 22, end first semester.

• Dec. 23-Jan. 9, winter vacation.

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

For information, call 941-708-5525.

Anna Maria Elementary School students walk Aug. 10, 2021, from the student drop-off loop to check in for their first day at school in the 2021-22 academic year. Islander File Photo: Ryan Paice

Anna Maria Elementary School received its report card for the 2021-21, ending the academic year at the top of its class with an A. The Florida Department of Education July 7 released school grades for the 2021-22 academic year and announced in a news release that schools statewide exceeded expectations.

Schools are graded A-F, as are districts.

And a school’s grade may include up to 11 components related to achievement, acceleration, learning gains and graduation.

The grades mark the first full school grade data release since 2019 due to the lack of assessments in the 2019-20 school year and the opt-in nature of the 2020-21 school grades.

“We are extremely pleased with how our students performed on the state assessment, which enabled Anna Maria Elementary to earn an A grade,” principal Mike Masiello told The Islander July 7.

He continued, “We had to be very intentional and targeted with our instruction, especially at the beginning of the year, as there was some learning loss due to the pandemic.”

AME also received an A for the 2019-20 school year but no grade for the 2020-21 school year.

Masiello said credit goes to the students, teachers, staff and community.

“It takes everyone working together to keep learning moving forward,” he said.

The School District of Manatee County received a B grade, the same grade awarded for the 2019-20, 2018-19 and 2017-18 academic years.

The state said 53 schools left an improvement support list and all schools graded F in 2019 improved in 2022 — one school to a B and six schools to a C. Overall, public elementary schools saw the largest increase in grades, with 20% of elementary schools improving one or more letter grade.

There were 825 schools that maintained an A grade and 348 schools maintained a B grade from 2019.

The new school year for AME will begin Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The new academic year will involve some change, including the introduction of the Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science, which Masiello said will increase student engagement.

Also, teachers in third-fifth grades will apply the new BEST standards, which began for lower grade levels in 2021-22.

Additionally, Masiello said, “We will be preparing students in kindergarten-fifth-grade to take the new state progress monitoring assessment called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking.”

Islander earns honors at UT

Lauren George of Anna Maria earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the spring semester.

George was a senior, majoring in applied sociology and seeking her bachelor’s degree.

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list.

The private university is on the riverfront in downtown Tampa, offering about 200 programs of study to 10,500 students.

Academic achievements

The Islander welcomes announcements of scholastic achievements. We also welcome photos of island families’ summer vacations. Share stories and photographs at news@islander.org.

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GoodDeeds

Cleanup follows July 4

By Lisa Neff

Volunteers gather July 5 on the beach off 52nd Street in Holmes Beach after cleaning the shore following Independence Day celebrations. City staff, including code compliance supervisor JT Thomas, organized the volunteer cleanup with Waste Pro and members of Keep Manatee Beautiful. About 36 volunteers filled two and a half garbage bins with the trash they collected after public works employee Scott Roscoe cleared the shores of large waste earlier that morning, according to Thomas. Islander Photo: JT Thomas

Assistance sought on AMI

• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach, seeks volunteers for its office and visitor information center. Volunteers typically work a four-hour, weekday shift. Information: becky@amichamber. org, 941-778-1541.

• Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, seeks volunteers for morning and afternoon shifts. Information: 941-779-1208.

• The Friends of the Island Library seeks storage space for donations to its annual book sale.

Holmes Beach Mayor Information: 941-778-6341.

Judy Titsworth, center, • Moonracer Animal Rescue and Commissioner Pat seeks volunteers to offer foster Morton, back row, and and forever homes for rescued anicity staff recognized the mals, as well as assist with technollocal staff of Waste Pro ogy. Information: 941-345-2441. for its hard work with • The Roser Food Bank seeks June 29 with lunch and donations. Roser Memorial Commua proclamation declarnity Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers ing June 17 as Garbage the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations.

Man Day. Waste Pro Information: 941-778-0414.

Assistance offered on AMI

• The Roser Food Bank welcomes applicants who live and/or work on Anna Maria Island for food assistance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Information: 941-778-0414.

• AID offers financial help to those who live on the island, go to church on the island, attend school on the island and work on the island. Information: 941-7252433.

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Gathering

By Lisa Neff

Agape Flights of Sarasota transports mail and supplies to missionaries in Haiti, as well as the Bahamas and Dominican Republic. The nonprofit also transports disaster relief. Islander Courtesy Photo

Roser Church celebrates life, purpose with July 17 events

Roser Memorial Community Church will celebrate the baptism of a child, the life of a longtime islander and charity work to save lives.

Services Sunday, July 17, will be at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel and 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

The Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers will deliver a sermon on “True Love: Fact & Fiction” during the services and churchgoers will learn about Sarasota-based Agape Flights, which transports disaster supplies and other aid.

Also, the 10 a.m. service will include a baptism.

Following worship, the church will host a celebration of life for Mary Seine, who died earlier this year.

The celebration will be at noon in the chapel, with a reception following in the fellowship hall.

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

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Mary Seine distributes “Free Hug” coupons during her 92nd birthday party in 2019. A celebration of life is planned July 17 at Roser Church.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Peggy Nash

Compiled by Lisa Neff

Ongoing: First and third Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Hope Seeds packing; Sundays, 8:30 a.m., adult Sunday school.

ON AMI St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Beach. Info: 941-778-4769, stbernardcc.com.

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Worship: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; SunWorship: Sundays, 9 a.m. days, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, OFF AMI Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-1638, amiannunciation.org.

Worship: Sundays, 9:15 a.m. through Labor Day. Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian USA, 6400 Ongoing: Wednesdays, 8 a.m., men’s meeting.

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Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m.

Worship: Sundays, 9:30 a.m.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Ongoing: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., social gathering, Manatee Key. Info: 941-383-6491, longboatislandchapel.org.

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Worship: Sundays, 9:15 a.m. is the religion section. Send Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna announcements, calendar listings and photos to Maria. Information: 941-778-0414, roserchurch.com. calendar@islander.org.

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Former trolley driver needs community support

has “always come through for people when they needed it most without thought of reward or recognition,” Heather Kelly said.

During the early months of the pandemic, Max Kelly — unbeknownst to his daughters at the time — provided financial support long enough for a neighborhood family struggling to make mortgage payments and buy groceries for their clan and get back on their feet.

“It’s something I only learned about recently from a close family friend but that is the kind of guy, that’s the kind of father and that’s the kind of friend he has always been,” Heather Kelly said.

By Kane Kaiman Islander Reporter

Max Kelly needs reconstructive surgery and could use help paying the fare.

The former 10-year island trolley driver has had a bumpy road this year. In February, after he suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors discovered a malignant tumor in his pelvis.

On June 14, a Northwestern University Medical Center surgeon — one of five in North America that specializes in the removal of sacral chordomas, the medical term for the rare growth that afflicted the Palmetto resident — began a 26-hour procedure to excise the tumor and a portion of Kelly’s lower spine.

The 65-year-old father of two adult children, affectionately known as “Beach Trolley Max,” was in Chicago July 5, convalescing before follow-up reconstructive surgery, which he will undergo in the next few weeks.

The tumor ended Kelly’s trolley-driving career and his previous insurance and current Medicare benefits won’t cover the costs associated with his goals to be healthy, according to daughter Heather Kelly.

Obituary

Dustin Matthew Allen

Dustin Matthew Allen, 41, of Holmes Beach, died June 24.

He was born April 25, 1981, in Bradenton, and was a lifelong island resident.

He was an employee of Wash Family Construction of Holmes Beach for more than 20 years and had recently started his own pressure washing business, Oceanside Exteriors.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed exploring the waterways and beaches of Anna Maria Island and the surrounding parks and preserves.

He also was devoted to his family and friends and cherished his time with them.

His mother, Sharon, wrote to friends and family: “We would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to our

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In late April, Heather and her sister, Tara, created a gofundme.com campaign entitled “Help Save Beach Trolley Max!” that, as of July 6, had raised $13,372 of a $50,000 goal from 135 donors, including Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe, The Porch Restaurant and the Waffle Press in Anna Maria, West Coast Surf Shop in Holmes Beach and the Cortez Clam Factory in Bradenton.

The shoe is now on the other foot for a man who friends and family who have shown us much love as we endure our devastating loss of Dusty. Your words have comforted us during our darkest hours, your support has strengthened us and your love for Dusty and our family has sustained us through these difficult days. Thank you from the bottom of Dustin Allen our hearts for your expressions of love and sympathy.

Please, continue to pray for us as we heal and move forward.”

He is survived by his parents, Bill and Sharon; siblings Billy and Amber, nephews Aiden Esformes and Milo Haseley, as well as many other friends and family members.

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The contest celebrates what is known as the “Kodak moment.”

This weeks news includes the third of the six featured cover winners.

Please, send your “winners” to topnotch@ islander.org.

The weekly deadline is Friday, with the next submissions due by 8 a.m. July 15.

Each weekly winner will claim an Islander “More than a mullet wrapper” T-shirt.

And one weekly shot will take the grand prize in the contest, earning the photographer a $100 prize from The Islander and certificates from local merchants.

A pet photo winner will be announced in the final week.

Look online this week for complete rules and other details.

Please, note, each JPG must be included in a single email with the name of the photographer, date the photo was taken, location and description, names of recognizable people and the address and phone number of the photographer.

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Streetlife

By Ryan Paice and Robert Anderson

Island police reports

Anna Maria June 28, 808 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria Motel & Resort Apartments, theft. A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy responded to a call concerning the alleged theft of cash. A man said $800 was stolen from his bag while staying at the motel.

July 3, 200 block of Willow Avenue, loud noise.

The MCSO responded at about 3:30 a.m. to a call regarding “blasting music” from a neighboring home.

Deputies issued a citation.

The MCSO polices Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach No new reports.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.

Cortez No new reports.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach June 25, 3900 block of East Bay Drive, hit-andrun without injury. A Holmes Beach police officer responded to reports of a hit-and-run vehicle collision and found a low-speed vehicle that was involved and its occupants. They told the officer another vehicle rear-ended their LSV and left. They provided photos of the vehicle that left the scene and, two days later, an officer found that vehicle. The officer spoke with the owner, who admitted being involved in the crash.

The officer issued a citation and court summons.

June 25, former Regions Bank, 3900 Sixth Ave.,

camping. An officer saw a man and child sleeping on a camping chair and park bench. The officer spoke with the man, who said they had been living out of a van before someone stole the van keys. The officer contacted child protective services and a representative arrived, found probable cause to remove the child and transported the child to a temporary foster facility. The officer transported the man to the Salvation Army for the night.

June 26, HBPD, 5801 Marina Drive, assisting law enforcement. An officer was asked to carry out a breath test for a woman arrested by a Bradenton Police Department officer for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol but she refused to submit to a breath test. The officer returned her to the BPD officer’s custody.

June 27, HBPD, 5801 Marina Drive, assisting law enforcement. An officer was asked to lead a breath test for a man arrested by a BPD officer for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The man agreed to provide breath samples, which returned results of 0.207 and 0.200 milligrams of alcohol per milliliter of blood — above the legal limit. The officer returned the man to BPD custody.

June 27, 100 block of 49th Street, burglary. An officer responded to reports of a possible residential burglary and found a man who said he believed his ex-wife might have entered his home and damaged his property. There were no security cameras and the home’s alarm system was not armed before the incident. The man’s ex-wife did not respond to attempts from the officer to contact her.

June 28, 4800 block of Gulf Drive, missing person.

An officer stopped a motorist for running a stoplight, issued a citation and found that the motorist’s passenger, a juvenile, was registered as missing. The officer took custody of a female juvenile and transported her

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June 30, HBPD, 5801 Marina Drive, assist law enforcement. An officer was requested to lead a breath test for a woman arrested by a BPD officer for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, but she refused to provide a breath sample. The officer returned custody of the woman to the BPD. June 30, Dunkin’, 3302 E. Bay Drive, trespass. An officer responded to reports of trespassing and spoke with the manager, who requested the officer trespass three former employees for causing a disturbance. The officer informed three people they had to leave and they complied without incident.

July 4, Anchor Inn, 3007 Gulf Drive, Baker Act. An officer responded to reports of domestic battery involving a woman and found her at the bar, where she turned herself over to the officer. The officer placed her in custody under the Baker Act due to the woman’s behavior, as well as concern from two brothers, who provided sworn statements to the officer.

July 4, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Baker Act. An officer responded to reports of a hitand-run traffic incident where an officer from the Bradenton Beach Police Department tracked and stopped a motorist who drove away from the crash.

The HBPD officer arrived and spoke with the driver, who denied involvement in the crash and claimed to want to commit suicide after the officer asked her to perform field sobriety exercises. The officer placed the female drive in police custody under the Baker Act. July 4, 4200 block of Gulf Drive, domestic disturbance. An officer responded to two witnesses’ reports of a domestic disturbance in a vehicle that stopped on the side of a road. The officer located the vehicle and spoke with the driver and passenger. Both denied the witnesses’ account and the officer saw no signs of a physical disturbance.

July 4, 100 block of 75th Street, alcohol in public, resisting an officer without violence. An officer responded to a fireworks complaint and found a large group of people shooting fireworks and drinking alcohol. One man ran away, ignoring commands to stop. The officer caught and arrested the man for possession of alcohol in public and resisting an officer please, see Streetlife, Next Page

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Woman arrested for stabbing in Cortez

A woman was arrested July 4 for allegedly stabbing a man in the stomach.

Abigail Nunn, 40, of Cortez, faces a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services were called to the 4000 block of 128th Street West in response to a 911 call.

Nunn allegedly attacked a 57-year-old man during an argument in a residence, according to the probable cause affidavit from the MCSO. The report said the man was stabbed in the abdomen.

The man went outside, laid down and called 911.

He was taken to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton. His condition was not known at Islander press time.

Nunn was arrested and booked at the Manatee County jail on a second-degree felony. In Florida, the charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine upon conviction.

Nunn pleaded not guilty at her first appearance July 5 and the court imposed supervised release to the home of her parents with a bond of $10,000.

According to Manatee County records, Nunn was released July 6 from the jail.

Her next court appearance will be 9 a.m. Friday, July 29, at the judicial center in Bradenton.

— Robert Anderson

BBPD investigates vehicle break-ins at beaches

Four vehicle owners reported stolen purses and other missing items after vehicle break-ins June 30 at Cortez and Coquina beaches in Bradenton Beach.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department is investigating the incidents. Officers Devon Straight and Roy Joslin were the first responders to the break-ins — two at Coquina Beach and two at Cortez Beach.

At Coquina Beach, near the cafe, a purse left in the backseat of a vehicle was taken. According to the police report, the owner returned from the beach to find a broken window and the purse missing.

Straight was investigating and located another vehicle nearby with a broken window. The owner also said a purse in the backseat was missing.

The same day, Straight responded to the 1300 block of Gulf Drive at Cortez Beach, where the complainant said they spent about 20 minutes at the beach, returned to their vehicle and found a back window broken. An iPad and cellphone were taken.

Straight asked Manatee County sheriff’s deputies to help track the iPad. Deputies searched but did not locate the tablet or suspects.

The vehicle owner later informed the BBPD they recovered their iPad and phone on the roadside.

Meanwhile, Roy responded to Cortez Beach for a vehicle burglary, where the owner and companion reported their purses missing from the backseat. They said the vehicle probably was unlocked.

The break-ins were turned over to the detective.

— Robert Anderson

streetlife from page 16

without violence. The officer transported the man to the Manatee County jail.

July 5, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, underage alcohol possession. An officer saw two women run from the sight of his police vehicle. So he stopped where they had left and found an open vodka bottle and two beer cans. The officer located the two women and one, a

20-year-old, claimed ownership of the alcohol. The officer issued a court summons and confiscated the alcohol.

HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

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

Man arrested by HBPD for meth possession

Holmes Beach police arrested Brent Brice, 50, homeless, June 29 for contempt of court along with a third-degree felony charge for alleged possession of a methamphetamine, a controlled substance.

Brice also was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer found Brice sleeping on a bus bench around 11 p.m. and told him he was violating the city’s camping ordinance, according to the police report.

The officer learned through dispatch that there was a warrant for Brice’s arrest for panhandling.

The officer handcuffed Brice and searched his backpack, finding a glass pipe and a plastic bag containing “a white gum-like substance.” He took samples of residue from the pipe and the bagged substance, which tested positive for methamphetamine.

The officer transported Brice to the Holmes Beach Police Department for processing and found the bagged substance weighed 300 milligrams.

The officer confiscated the substance and pipe and placed it in an evidence locker, then transported Brice to the Manatee County jail, where he remained in custody with a $1,620 bond as of July 7.

If convicted, punishment for a third-degree felony charge includes up to five years in prison or probation and a fine of up to $5,000.

Punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.

Arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Friday, July 22, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

— Ryan Paice

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.

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males and females.

In the Gulf of Mexico, the hatchlings will swim and ride the currents to long clusters of sargassum seaweed on the surface, where it is believed they stay for many years to avoid predators.

Only one in 1,000 hatchlings lives to adulthood and only females return to shore — to lay their eggs.

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Austin Lee, an 11-year-old visiting AMI from Ohio, detected a sea turtle in distress Jan. 31 near the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria.

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1st hatch

They’re hatching! They’re hatching!

The first two of 400-plus loggerhead sea turtle nests hatched July 7 on Anna Maria Island — one on each end of the island.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers identified two “drops” — indentations or holes in the sand made by the hatchlings crawling together from the nests.

The volunteers excavated the nests July 10, three days after the drops were identified.

One nest was on the beach near the 1600 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach. It contained 74 hatched eggs, 37 unhatched eggs and 10 eggs that were destroyed by causes unknown.

The second nest, on the beach near the 100 block of 49th Street in Holmes Beach, contained 115 hatched eggs and 14 unhatched eggs.

The nests are dug up to collect data, which is provided to the state for research and record-keeping.

AMITW is a permitted organization with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and, as such, volunteers can excavate nests and touch sea turtles if necessary.

Otherwise, sea turtles are protected by federal and state law.

There are times when a live hatchling is excavated from a nest. In such cases, the volunteers monitor the hatchling and, if it seems healthy enough, they release the turtle on the sand near the water’s edge.

Allowing the hatchling to crawl from the sand to

Weston Spoon of Mote Marine Laboratory releases Pierre, a green sea turtle, July 5 at 316 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Mote/Olivia Cameron

the water is important, as it imprints the females, who return to the area where they hatched 30-35 years later to lay their eggs.

According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the sex of hatchlings is determined by sand temperature: Males, when the temperature is below 81.86 and predominantly females when the temperature is above 87.8.

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Pierre was rescued Jan. 31 near the Anna Maria City Pier by AMITW volunteers Karen and Chuck Anderson after being seen in distress by 11-year-old Austin Lee. Austin was vacationing from Ohio with his mother, Sarah and sisters.

Sarah Austin called AMITW executive director Suzi Fox, who dispatched the Andersons to assess the situation.

Pierre, named by the volunteers, was on the east side of the pier but a couple of waves washed him to shore, where the volunteers recognized the sea turtle needed additional help.

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A map for July 7 shows the United States in colors associated with Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index. White, a zero on the index, indicates the influence of climate change is not detectable. The deepest red, a five and the highest level on the index, indicates climate change made the conditions at least five times more likely.

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By Lisa Neff

Basking and baking on AMI

Summer on AMI hotter than a firecracker?

Well, no, it’s not nearly that hot, which would be about 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Summer on AMI’s not even hot enough to bake a cake — 350 degrees — or boil water — 212 degrees.

But heck, I think we can agree it’s hot enough for hyperbole.

It feels like an oven out there.

We grin and bear it as we rush from cool car to cool home or office, but should we be concerned about the temperature? Should we pay attenNeff tion? Should we investigate?

Scientists are monitoring summer temperatures, charting changes over the days and years and investigating for the influence of climate change.

July 7, the low air temperature on AMI was 76.9 degrees.

July 6, the low air temperature on the island was 77.1 degrees.

Those numbers indicate a cooling overnight, some relief from the heat of the 95-degree daytime, but Climate Central can use the temperatures in calculations that involve observational data and climate models and get timely information about the impact of climate change on our day-to-day lives.

CC is a nonprofit, an independent group of professionals who use science, big data and technology to report facts about the changing climate.

Earlier this month, CC launched its Climate Shift Index, described as the world’s first tool to quantify

the impact of climate change on local weather in real time.

The index reveals the level of influence of carbon emissions on daily high and low temperatures across the continental United States.

A CSI level of 2 means a temperature was made at least two times more likely than it would have been without human-caused climate change.

A level of 5 means a local temperature was made at least five times more likely by climate change.

During the week beginning July 4, the CSI on overnight temps for Anna Maria Island and the rest of Florida was at level 5.

“Climate change is invisible to most people but it already affects our daily lives,” Climate Central CEO Benjamin Strauss said. “When it’s too hot to safely work outside, play sports or walk down a city street, the Climate Shift Index will reveal its fingerprint.”

He added, “When crops wilt, when tornadoes or fires erupt in unseasonal heat, the CSI can put those events in context.”

The index, the chief scientist said, “will inform everyday conversations with the science of how our

lives and communities are changing around us.”

Paul Douglas, a senior meteorologist with a weather consultancy company called Praedictix, predicted the index will “rapidly become an essential tool for city planners, meteorologists and risk mitigation.”

Journalists might use the index to help explain local heat extremes and the consequences — city heat islands, failed crops, medical emergencies, harmful algae blooms, severe storms.

Meteorologists can incorporate the index into daily forecasts, as they already incorporate air quality ratings and the UV index.

Maybe, someday, we’ll be asking, “Hey Siri, what’s the CSI?” About the CSI For more information about Climate Central and the CSI, go online to climatecentral.org.

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Center soccer played in AC, double win for horseshoe team

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

The action is hot, but the kids stay relatively cool at the Center of Anna Maria Island gym during indoor soccer action.

With two weeks left in the regular season, Ugly Grouper, sporting a 3-1 record, holds a one-game lead in the U9 division over Solid Rock Construction and Blalock Walters, both 2-2. Bridgetender Inn completes the Cassidy standings at 1-3.

Progressive Cabinetry holds a commanding twogame lead in the U13 division thanks to a spotless 4-0 record. Moss Builders holds down second at 2-2 and Shady Lady and Freckled Finn follow at 1-3.

The U9 division got started July 5 with Ugly Grouper applying a brutal, 16-2 thrashing of Bridgetender Inn behind 13 goals from Beau Sanson. Landon Leach added three goals and two assists and Silas Whitehead finished with three assists in the victory.

Paul ten Haaf paced Bridgetender with two goals and Parker Svoboda added an assist in the loss.

The second U9 game of the evening saw Solid Rock edge Blalock Walters by a 3-1 score. Matthew Darek paced Solid Rock with two goals and Isaac Roadman completed the scoring for his team.

Olivia Wyatt notched the lone goal for Blalock

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‘No Swim’ advisory lifted for Palma Sola beach

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County lifted a “no swim” advisory July 8 that had been posted July 1 for the Palma Sola South beach on the Palma Sola Causeway on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64.

Other beaches located in Manatee County were not under an advisory.

The advisory indicated water contact might pose an increased risk of infectious diseases to humans.

Such advisories remain in effect until the water meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safety guidelines.

For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7593 or visit floridahealth.gov.

— Lisa Neff

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Beau Sanson, carrying the ball out of his defensive end, scored 13 goals to lead Ugly Grouper to a 16-2 victory over Bridgetender Inn in U9 indoor soccer league action July 5 at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

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Action in the U13 division got started with a 12-2 blowout victory by Progressive Cabinetry over Freckled Finn. Barrett Raina led Progressive Cabinetry with four goals, while Jackson Wyatt and Alonso Valle each scored three. Mattox Caseman finished with two goals and an assist for Progressive, which also received two assists from Ethan Angel in the victory.

Chandler McRae and Briahna Robertson each scored goals and Tucker McRae finished with an assist for Freckled Finn in the loss.

The last U13 game of the night was a back-andforth affair that saw Moss Builders hold on for a 5-4 victory. Callin Westfall and Mason Moss scored two goals each. Riley Karecki added a goal to lead Moss Builders in the victory.

Amelia Blunkall, Braelyn Curtis, Alex Monserrrate and Jesse Zaccagnino each scored goals for Shady Lady, which also received a pair of assists from Ava Mason in the loss.

Tim Sofran and Bob Heiger posted the only 3-0 record during the July 6 preliminary round and then teamed up again to win the July 9 horseshoe competition at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

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team of Mike Clements, Tom Nelson and Rich Salzburg carded a 2-over-par 66 to grab clubhouse bragging rights for the day. Second place went to Mike Key Royale golf news Gillie, Jim Hill, Jerry Martinek and Kurt Snouffer with Fifty-nine golfers teed up for the annual Fourth a score of 4-over-par 68. of July scramble at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach.

Horseshoe news A three-way tie for first place with matching scores Tim Sofran and Bob Heiger dominated the horseof 2-under-par 30 were carded by Debbie and Larry shoe pits last week during action at Anna Maria City Milder, Chas Porter and Margrit Layh; Bill Merrill, Hall.

Mark Merrill, Ron Vandemann and Betsy Grundy and On July 6, Sofran-Heiger posted the lone 3-0 record finally, Jeff Jump, Randy Jump, Kurt Snouffer and in pool play and were the day’s outright champs.

Dan Hamilton.

The duo were again paired together for the July Lori Waggoner captured the women’s long-drive 9 games and advanced to the finals against another competition, while Steve Vasbinder won for the men. unbeaten team — Jerry Disbrow and Steve Doyle.

David Johnson took the closest-to-the-pin contest on Sofran and Heiger remained perfect for the week with hole No. 3. a 21-3 victory over Disbrow and Doyle.

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Fish go deep to beat heat, anglers follow suit for hookups

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

With the buzz, sizzle and crackle of Independence Day behind us, it’s time to get back on the tranquil emerald green waters around Anna Maria Island to do some fishing.

Fishing inshore is proving good despite high water temps and masses of gumbo floating on the surface.

Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is a good bet as long as you’re Stasny fishing early morning tides. The earlier the better. As the day progresses, the shallow areas are reaching temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, which can curtail the snook bite and wither anglers.

Snook also are being caught along the Gulf beaches during early morning tides. But you have to beat the beachgoers, so no one is swimming while you’re trying to fish.

If you’re out on the boat and noticing the snook bite slowing down, it’s probably time to focus on other areas. Try fishing deeper flats — where water temps remain mild — for spotted seatrout. Good tidal flow is important so find the flats where water is moving. In these areas, you can encounter an assortment of other species, including Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and ladyfish. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll find schools of mangrove snapper.

The snappers are making a good showing on the deeper flats. In fact, limits of the fish are available if you find the right areas.

Moving offshore, going deep is the ticket. In depths of 100 feet or more, American red snapper are being caught frequently. You’ll also find red and gag grouper.

In slightly shallower depths of 60-100 feet, mangrove and yellowtail snapper are taking the hooks.

Chumming is helpful when targeting the smaller snapper, so try to carry a chum bag or an ample amount of hatch bait that you can trickle behind the boat. Once

Long-time islander Dave Bouchard shows off an American red snapper caught July 9 on a dead sardine in 160 feet of water. Bouchard fished with Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters.

the snapper are chummed up, they seem to relax and readily take a bait and hook.

On my Just Reel charters, mangrove snapper are the highlight for anglers hoping for some fish to take home for dinner. Casting small shiners over deep grass flats is resulting in limits of the tasty fish. While on the deeper flats, we’re seeing a variety of other species, including spotted seatrout, macks, jacks and ladyfish.

I’m also seeing quite a few sharks, which is entertaining.

Catching snook is still steady on the shallow grass flats. This bite is occurring first thing in the morning, at first light, when the waters are cooler. I’m also catching redfish here and there when targeting snook.

Capt. David White is finding plenty of action offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Using live bait — pinfish or frozen bait, such as sardines — is resulting in a variety of catches, including American red snapper, red grouper, gag grouper and some large mangrove snapper.

Working inshore is producing some good action, especially when using live shiners as bait. White says his clients are hooking up with catch-and-release snook

along the mangrove shorelines, as well as along the Gulf beaches. Fishing structure is working well when targeting mangrove snapper and grouper.

For anglers wishing to hook up with something big, White says there’s plenty of activity involving blacktip sharks.

Capt. Warren Girle is putting clients on tarpon along the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Using threadfin herring or live pass crabs, Girle’s clients are enjoying a quality tarpon bite, with most catches in the 100-pound class.

Fishing the nearshore reefs also is keeping rods bent for Girle. Using small shiners as bait around these reefs is resulting in numerous mangrove snapper, as well as juvenile red grouper.

Finally, on the grass flats of Sarasota Bay, Girle is finding numerous spotted seatrout — over the deeper grass areas — in 5-8 feet of water. On the shallower flats, he’s hooking sportfishing clients up on snook, as well as a handful of redfish.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says catchand-release snook are really making a showing at the pier. Live shrimp as bait are working well for the 18-22 inch linesiders. For the larger snook, Malfese suggests trying a live pinfish or mojarra as bait. And a ladyfish will sometimes work on a hook, too.

Mangrove snapper are being caught at Anna Maria Island’s northernmost pier. Live shrimp as bait cast under the pier deck is resulting in numerous 10-12 inch snapper. Although you’re fishing around structure, try using the lightest leader you can, as the snapper seem to get pretty smart at the pier.

Lastly, when the bait schools are present in the near-pier waters of Tampa Bay, Malfese suggests throwing silver spoons or small white jigs out around the schools to attract migratory fish such as jacks, mackerel and ladyfish.

Capt. Jason Stock is finding limits of American red snapper while working clients offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. In depths exceeding 100 feet, these fish are readily being caught on live or frozen bait offerings.

Gag and red grouper are being caught while fishing in the same depths.

At slightly shallow areas where hard-bottom exists, Stock is finding mangrove snapper, as well as yellowtail snapper. Chumming for the fish is keeping the bite going long enough to catch a limit — two of each species.

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

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Driving evolution Sally Dirbas is not monkeying around.

In mid-June, she purchased the Monkey Bus with her son, Mitchell Gross, and they have ambitious plans for upgrading the island transportation service.

By mid-August, she hopes to add two buses to the existing five-bus fleet that will accommodate passengers to and from sponsor businesses, including Holmes Beach’s Ugly Grouper, Cortez’s Swordfish Grill and Bradenton Beach’s Blue Marlin Seafood Kaiman Restaurant.

She says the sponsor’s customers will receive expedited pickups and drop-offs and be separated from other tip-for-trip Monkey Bus customers.

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Recently, we’ve heard/seen advertisements regarding indoor AC coil cleaning with every routine maintenance. But the “cleaner” used 99% of the time is a disinfectant that does absolutely nothing for system performance or mold remediation. Most manufacturers recommend indoor coils be cleaned only when necessary due to the corrosiveness of the chemicals required. Some manufacturers will not even recommend a cleaning due to the damage that will occur. In a situation where mold, mildew and other VOCs are an issue, cleaning the indoor coil will NOT give you relief or a 100% clean bill of health for your system. (Max 60-80% clean is the best possible outcome.) The only way to get a clean, efficient system after maintenance abuse is to replace the indoor coil.

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Currently, the buses sport the logos of about 16 sponsors but Dirbas is seeking more partnerships.

“We sponsor every business on the island. We go to some of the big names hundreds of times a week and pick their people up,” she said. “So we’d love to have those businesses sponsor us because we’ve been sponsoring them from day one.”

Dirbas and Gross also have added a Cadillac Escalade to the service’s fleet to shuttle island visitors to airports in style and comfort.

The duo bought the business from Roque Pastorius, who founded the service in 2014 with a golf cart.

“Both of us are just smiling ear-to-ear,” Dirbas said. “It’s a great thing and they felt very comfortable letting Mitchell and I buy it because they really liked my son’s work ethic.”

Gross has been a Monkey Bus driver for more than two years and will coordinate day-to-day shuttle operations.

For more information, visit monkeybusami.com.

To reach the business office, call 941-527-6266.

To hail a ride noon-3 a.m. daily, call 941-5656542.

End of cycle On a changing island, there’s no longer enough spare change for a laundromat more than a half-century-old.

Coin Laundry, 115 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach, closed for good July 1.

Since at least 2019, owner Mark Messina noticed a gradual decline in customer volume.

“You’ve seen the trends on the island, they keep tearing things down, all the annual rentals keep disappearing,” Messina said July 7.

“So, it’s just become all short-term rentals and those people there, they’re in and out and don’t have BRADENTON / SARASOTA / AMI DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY SERVICE

a tendency to use a laundromat because the units themselves have laundry facilities,” he said.

In addition, some cleaning companies that used the laundromat have grown large enough to handle their own linen services.

Messina, a 67-year-old Bradenton resident, said he was sad “to a degree” to see the business go but has seen the trend coming for several years and knows he can’t fight it.

He’s grateful to his customers over the past 20-plus years. Many of them became friends.

Messina plans to enter semi-retirement and occupy his time with reading and handiwork.

He said the owner of the building didn’t go into the specifics of what’s next for the space but, it likely will not be another laundromat.

Big recognition Do you or does someone you know employ 1-5 people?

Do you think the outfit deserves some islandwide praise?

Then submit a nomination for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business of the Year Award.

Nominations are due Aug. 31, according to a July 8 announcement email from the chamber.

Nominees must be members of the chamber in good standing for at least one year and have at least three years of operation under their belts.

Awards are also available for medium operations of 6-14 people, large businesses of 15-plus employees and nonprofits.

Winners will be announced Nov. 18 at the chamber’s membership gala at IMG Academy Golf Club.

To request a nomination form, email info@annamariaislandchamber.org or call 941-778-1541.

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Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce president Terri Kinder and Allegra/Image 360 Bradenton and Sarasota managing owner Karl King, salesperson Erik Livingston, and co-owners Olga Cano, Daniela Cortes and Jose Silva Cano pose June 23 for a photo at a business card exchange sponsored by Topsail Steamer at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. The family owners bought the custom signage and digital printing business in May. The next chamber event will be July 14 at Harry’s Grill in Anna Maria. Islander Courtesy Photo

MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

LEFT: Kentucky-native Tony Casnellie, with son, Alex, asks Pine Avenue Bait and Tackle employee Haden Durant June 20 about a set of fishing weights at the Anna Maria shop. The Casnellies are 11-year island visitors who fish the Anna Maria City Pier. Islander Photos: Kane Kaiman ANNA MARIA, 100’ by 110’ LOT, BEACH VIEW With just four houses on this block, this unique property boasts a serene setting on a sleepy street-end, away from the crowds.

This property presents an opportunity to build a gorgeous, larger, luxury home with spectacular views of the beach OR retain the present 3BR/2BT coastal inspired pool home.

Kids and kids at heart spray an Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July Parade participant from a viewing area fronting the Wagner Realty island office, 2217 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo

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and perks July 4 to paradegoers at their island office, “Our office has been there since 1939, people an annual tradition. know us because we’ve had such longevity. So I think people just feel comfortable coming and hanging out with us,” Wagner marketing manager Jeannie Flynn Compiled by Kane Kaiman said July 5.

They handed out koozie-covered bottles of water AMI Chamber and color-changing cups, as well as beads, candy, glow This week bracelets and festive hand fans to people on Gulf Drive at the Bradenton Beach office, 2217 Gulf Drive N. Thursday, July 14 For more on Wagner, visit wagnerrealty.com/anna11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Luncheon, Harry’s Grill, maria-island-realtors or call 941-778-4978.

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Aug. 11, chamber luncheon, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach.

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LBK Chamber Save the date July 26, Business After Hours, Cedars Tennis Resort and Club Tiki Bar, Longboat Key. Info, RSVP: longboatkeychamber.com, 941-383-2466.

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

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BIKE CRUISER, NEW tires and seat, $75, chandelier brown, like-new, $20, office chair, white, black legs, $20. 941-920-2494.

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

NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@ gmail.com.

MOVING: MUST SELL three-piece living room set, $200, large cabinet, $175, bikes, $60. Text, 816-721-5524.

FUTON, SUPER MATTRESS. Beach-theme cover. Smoke and pet-free home. 53 by 74 inches, $100. 813-240-6529.

GARAGE SALE! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. July 23. Lots of household items. Moving overseas.

615 Gladstone Lane, Holmes Beach.

FREE: THREE ENTERTAINMENT centers, one frame, rosewood dining table. Contact Mike, 941-567-4862. 609 Dundee Lane, Holmes Beach.

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Perry is a male blonde Florida mix, 8 years old, about 65-pounds, fully schooled and well behaved. To meet this cutie, call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander office in Holmes Beach. For more about pet adoption, visit moonracer-animalrescue. com.

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TRANSPORTATION GOLF CART RENTALS: Fun for residents and tourists! www.GolfCartRentalAMI.com.

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING sedan: Silver, runs well. $3,000. 140,200 miles. 941-345-2441.

BOATS & BOATING HAVE A BOAT and wanna catch more fish, better bait or learn the water? 50-year local fisherman, your boat, my knowledge. Captain Chris, 941-896-2915.

FISHING LIVE PINFISH-SHINERS delivery available.

941-705-1956, text only.

HELP WANTED TINGLEY LIBRARY IN Bradenton Beach is looking for volunteers. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Morning and afternoon shifts.

If interested, please, contact library clerk Eveann Adams 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 941-7791208.

OLIVE OIL OUTPOST seeks an individual for a customer experience representative. Flexible hours, very competitive compensation with store discounts. For information, contact Bill at 941-544-5400.

WAIT/BAR STAFF for Anna Maria’s foremost cocktail bar. Best wages paid. Reasonable hours, evenings only, close at 10 p.m. Health insurance and benefits. 941-213-9926.

NOW HIRING HANDYMAN: Full-time professional services. $15 an hour and up, based on experience. Call Jay Shores, JayPros, 941962-2874.

REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required.

Apply via email with letter of interest to news@ islander.org.

KIDS FOR HIRE N EE D A N A D U LT n i g h t o u t ? C a l l M a t y ’s B a b y s i t t i n g S e r v i c e s .

I’m 16, love kids and have lots of experience.

References upon request. 618-977-9630.

DEPENDABLE, RESPONSIBLE, FUN babysitter for hire. 13 years old, island local. Available in June. 941-526-9090.

KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

LOOKING FOR AN EARLY BIRD? You can read Wednesday’s classifieds on Tuesday at islander.org. And it’s FREE!

IS YOUR HOME or office in need of some cleaning? Well, I’m your girl! Local, reliable, professional! Please, give me a call or text, 941-773 -0461.

CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows. Licensed and insured. 941-756-4570.

PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-565-3931.

BICYCLE REPAIRS: Just4Fun at 5358 Gulf Drive can do most any bicycle repair at a reasonable cost. Pick-up and delivery available.

941-896-7884.

COMPANION/HOMEMAKER: Honest and reliable offering help with running errands, grocery shopping, house sitting, pet and plant care, light cooking/cleaning, transportation. References available and licensed. Call Sherri, 941592-4969.

API’S DRYWALL REPAIR: I look forward to servicing your drywall repair needs. Call 941524-8067 to schedule an appointment.

HANDYMAN AND CLEANING services. Moveins and outs. Affordable. Call Fred, 941-3561456.

SHERMARKS SERVICES LLC: Looking for handyman for your property maintenance needs from flooring, painting, pressure washing? Free estimates. Holmes Beach. Local, license and insured. Mark Manning, 239-2402573.

ALMOST LIKE HOME pet boarding, Days, overnights, weekends, longer periods of time. Pets are accepted on short notice, small, medium size pets only. Location west Bradenton. $20 per day. 941-896-5512.

ONLINE NOTARY AND mobile notary now serving Manatee County. Call to book, 941301-8262. Available evenings and weekends.

GETTING MARRIED? I will be your wedding officiant. Call Rev. James Mcubbin, 941-2536649.

KNOWLEDGEABLE CARE LLC! In-home care and support, private duty only. We are here to help, please, give us a call, 941-567-8499.

POO L M A I N T E N A N C E : F REE e s t i mates! Stellar Pool Service LLC. Veteran owned and operated! “Stellar” service at affordable rates!

941-524-1173. stellarpoolservice1@gmail. com. www.stellarpoolservicellc.com.

HB BATHROOM CLEAN Specialist: Yes, I go where others refuse to go. Deep clean shower/bath, can ‘fix’ dirty caulk. $35 per half, $45 full. Gordon, 610-812 -0908, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.

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

941-920-3840.

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

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S LAWN & GARDEN

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

SCREENING SERVICES: Replace your old or ripped window, door or porch screens. Many screen types available. Retired veteran here to serve our community! Free estimates, call Lane, 941-705-5293.

WINTER SEASON 3BR/2BA rental located on a canal in Anna Maria City. Available December through April 2023. Threemonth minimum. $4,200/month. Call Anna Maria Realty for more information, 941-778-2259.

BARNES LAWN AND Landscape LLC. Design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell. 941-7051444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com.

COLLINS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: Outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-279-9947. MJC24373@ gmail.com.

SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. 941-920-0775.

CALL HYDRO CLEAN. Full-service pressure washing, sealing. Pavers, travertine and natural stone. Window washing too, up to three stories. Call Jacob, 941-920-2094.

HAMMERED HOMES: (SAVING homes since 1984.) Handyman services, renovations. Free estimates and consulting. Call before making decision, save money. 941-778-3206.

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Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www. vangopainting.net.

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

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

BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES: Motorization.

30 years on AMI. Call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516.

ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint. Just ask.

JayPros. Licensed/insured. References. Call Jay, 941-962-2874.

HANDYMAN AND PAINTING. No job too small. Most jobs just right. Call Richard Kloss. 941-204-1162.

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

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

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ANNA MARIA GULF beachfront vacation rentals. One- two- and three-bedroom units, all beachfront. www.amiparadise.com. 941-7783143.

LUXURIOUS ANNA MARIA Island condo for rent: Upgraded granite, stainless-steel kitchen. Incredible water views through floor length windows. Waterfront patio, luxury furnishings, 2BR/2BA. King beds, pool, tennis, walk to the beach, private carport. Monthly rental, July-August, 2022 and June-December, 2023. Owner/renter. Flexible terms. 570239-0431. Email now: marketreps@aol.com.

NEED ROOM TO rent: Bradenton area, on bus route. Retired, single 50-year-old with friendly dog. $800/month. Please mail with information. Suzanne. 3547 51st. Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34210. 941-567-9285. Bundysuzanne47@ gmail.com.

CONDO: SHORT-TERM rental. 2BR/1BA furnished. 55-plus community. 90-day minimum stay. $1,250/monthly. Real Estate Mart, 941356-1456.

WANT TO RENT: One-car garage in west Sarasota-Bradenton area. 845-304-0911.

ANNA MARIA 3/BR/1BA historic cottage half block to Gulf beach and one block to Pine Avenue shopping and restaurants. Available August and November, $2,700/month. terryaposporos@gmail, 941-778-8456.

WESTBAY COVE condo, Holmes Beach.

Second floor, 2BR/2BA, large lanai. Pools, tennis, one block to Gulf beach. July, August, September, $3,000/month, November, December, $3,200/month. terryaposporos@gmail, 941-778-8456.

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Ready, set, adjourn: BB meeting takes 4 minutes

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach commissioners came to their July 8 meeting ready to race.

They covered their agenda in four minutes and 35 seconds.

Mayor John Chappie opened the meeting with a call to order, followed by a pledge of allegiance.

Commissioner Ralph Cole was absent with excuse.

There was no general public comment.

So commissioners dived into their order of business, approving meeting minutes for June 15 and June 16.

They also voted to accept the donation of a memorial bench from Nicole Holiday of Ohio in honor of Brian Clark.

Clark, 74, of Findlay, Ohio, died Dec. 25, 2021.

PropertyWatch By Carol Bernard

Island real estate transactions is on vacation this week

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According to his obituary, his favorite vacation spot was Anna Maria Island.

The commission then sprinted into mayoral and commission reports, with Chappie reminding the commission of a 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, budget workshop and a 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, department head meeting, both at city hall.

Chappie also mentioned that he met with Police Chief John Cosby, public works director Tom Woodard, Manatee County administrator Scott Hopes and County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge.

“We will be talking about that at later meetings,” said Chappie. “It was a meeting on the beach and patrolling down there and some of the issues.”

Spooner introduced the topic of parking: “Would there be any appetite to have a workshop on the possibility of paid parking in the city lots?”

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh and Chappie said it’s a topic worth discussing.

“Nothing is committed,” said the mayor, as Spooner needs to work with city clerk Terri Sanclemente on scheduling.

And with that, the meeting was over.

The next meeting will be at noon, Thursday, July 21, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

MarketWatch

By Lisa Neff

Anna Maria Median listing home price: $3.5 million.

Median sold home price: $2.4 million.

Listings: 62 properties, $659,000-$8.4 million.

Bradenton Beach Median listing home price: $749,000.

Median sold home price: $1 million.

Listings: 33 properties, $449,000-$6.5 million.

Holmes Beach Median listing home price: $2 million.

Median sold home price: $1.7 million.

Listings: 86 properties, $80,000-$28.5 million.

Source: Realtor.com

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Islanders support Ukraine war victims, war effort

Two Anna Maria Island-based organizations are trying to make a difference in Ukraine.

Jim McDaniel, president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, wrote in a June 29 email to The Islander that the Rotary and a partnership with Slicker’s Eatery has raised $65,000 for the Rotary’s Ukraine Relief Fund.

McDaniel wrote that they raised $50,000 at a June 12 concert at the Center of Anna Maria Island, where he works as director of development, and had since sent another $15,000.

The money went to the Rotary Club of Czestochowa, Poland, where Rotarians set up a makeshift hospital and refugee center for those affected by the war in Ukraine. They also regularly deliver food, medical supplies and clean clothing to Ukrainian soldiers, according to McDaniel.

Bob Slicker, owner of Slicker’s Eatery in Cortez, visited Czestochowa July 3-7 with an international grad student who filmed his trip. McDaniel wrote that Slicker was set to speak about the trip July 12 at his restaurant and potentially unveil plans for another benefit event in August.

— Ryan Paice

BB OKs dumpster permit for restaurant undergoing reno

Bradenton Beach commissioners in June approved a temporary use permit for renovations at the Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive North.

Building official Steve Gilbert said the permit allows the business to temporarily place a construction trailer or storage container on the west side of Gulf Drive, south of the chickee hut, and to use part of the parking lot north of Ninth Street North for storage.

The cafe is preparing to renovate older sections of the restaurant to bring them up to date with a remodel from 2009.

The temporary use permit will expire when they complete the project.

— Robert Anderson

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This home offers 3 levels of indoor/outdoor living space with a total of 11,330 square feet! www.aryeo.com/v2/39-tidy-island-blvdbradenton-fl-34210-2096241/branded

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RELEASE DATE: 7/10/2022

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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BY MATTHEW STOCK AND FINN VIGELAND / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Matthew Stock works for a math-education nonprofit in East St. Louis, Ill. Next month he’s moving to Florida, where he’ll be teaching eighth-grade math. Finn Vigeland is a transportation planner in Washington, D.C. They met at a crossword competition in 2018 and have been in touch ever since. This is their first collaboration. When you’ve finished the puzzle, look for an appropriate hidden word. — W.S.

AC RO SS

1 Partitions between nostrils 6 Place to park a boat 10 Malt-drying kiln 14 Gave a look of ‘‘Can you believe that?!’’

15 Smaller than small 17 Rub it in 19 What you’ll hear after-hours at a sports car sales lot?

23 Cry from a boxing coach 24 Swimmer’s assignment 25 RC, for one 26 Fayetteville school, informally 27 City that neighbors Ann Arbor, for short 28 Rodeo Drive uprising?

32 Janelle of ‘‘Moonlight’’ 34 Loire contents 35 Per person 36 Twisted jeans legs?

42 Religion of the Maldives 46 Mission statement’s inspiration 47 Expected 48 Bounces around a pool table 51 Antagonist in ‘‘Hop-o’My-Thumb’’ 52 Drink with crumpets 53 South Asian crepes 55 Thrill 57 Mini manufacturer Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 24 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

58 Chihuahua, por ejemplo 61 Staunch dedication to one’s upper leg exercise routine?

65 Country whose name together with its capital city has only eight letters 67 [I’m a cow!]

68 Take for a spin 69 Winter wear for a stegosaurus?

75 ‘‘I have my ____’’ 79 Understand 80 Palestinian political party 81 Some feds 83 ‘‘Look, fireworks!’’

84 Diver’s destination 86 Labor class?

89 Airport code for a Delta hub 90 It’s a small world 92 Bracket buster’s victory 94 Tire-puncturing way across a river?

97 Region 100 Musician whose name sounds like an exclamation 101 Message written on a Wonderland cake 102 Introduction to a chiropractor’s makeshift tool kit?

110 Ankle-length dress 112 First automaker to conduct crash tests (1938) 113 E.R. imperative 114 Pair in an ellipse 115 Capital on the Atlantic

116 Campaign to persuade British P.M. Tony to change parties?

121 Like sailors’ language, stereotypically 122 Operator of the Valley Flyer and Coast Starlight 123 Urge strongly 124 Wranglers alternative 125 Make 126 Rulers until 1917 DOWN

1 Top of a range?

2 Enter smoothly 3 Proper partner?

4 Number on a bus. card 5 First songwriter to win an Oscar for a James Bond theme 6 One in the driver’s seat 7 Head of Eton?

8 Global finance org.

9 Word before or after perfect 10 Tribe whose flag features a circle of tepees on a red background 11 French menu word 12 To such an extent (that) 13 Game with a card that might say, ‘‘Lawyer: court judge legal crime case’’ 14 Swabs, say 15 Target for salicylic acid 16 Fourth-most-common surname in Korea (after Kim, Lee and Park)

18 Stinky ____ (popular Chinese street food) 19 ‘‘Your’’ of yore 20 ____ system (GPS device) 21 Vogue rival 22 April fool target 28 ____ Paese cheese 29 Secular 30 One-named singer with the 2016 hit ‘‘Crush’’ 31 High school dept.

33 Follower of smart or wise 36 Comic Davidson 37 Big whoop 38 Go over 21, say 39 ‘‘What she said’’ 40 Nonkosher 41 Hindu Festival of Colors 43 Community celebrated in June, in brief 44 Name of BTS’s fan base 45 Kitten’s sound 49 Anti-D.U.I. org.

50 Mounts 53 Kind of fin 54 One offering intense but unrequited affection, in modern usage 56 Red Muppet 59 4/ 60 ____ Studies (Gallaudet University department) 62 Indian state on the Arabian Sea 63 Mellophone, e.g.

64 Debtor’s note

66 Arthur Ashe Stadium org.

69 Wrangler maker 70 Great Basin natives 71 ‘‘Macbeth,’’ but not ‘‘Hamlet’’ 72 Burn a little 73 Vegetable that’s massaged before eating 74 Mythical ship that sailed to Colchis 76 Odds fellows?

77 Specifically

78 ‘‘____ All That’’ (1999 rom-com) 79 ‘‘Despicable Me’’ antihero 82 Half-____ 85 Within reach, as a goal 87 Utah’s ____ National Park 88 ‘‘Hairspray’’ mom 90 Fig. on a transcript 91 One with a storied education, informally?

93 Race in which one begins in a wet suit, for short 95 Shade that one might find on the links?

96 ‘‘What did I tell you?’’

98 Some writing samples 99 Source of Italian bubbles 102 Heart on one’s sleeve, for short?

103 Verbal shrugs 104 Perfect 105 Prefix with legal

106 Exclamation while seeing oneself on the Jumbotron, perhaps 107 Tick follower 108 German lament 109 Lab dropper 111 N.Y.C. subway inits.

115 Capital of Qatar 117 Inits. on a cellphone 118 Sports org. founded

by Billie Jean King 119 Like the verb ‘‘to be’’: Abbr.

120 Scripts

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