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Thanksgiving sand: Renourishment nears completion at Longboat Pass

HB gives thanks to outgoing commissioner. 4 AMoB lease on BB pier renewed. 4

Meetings. 4 Privateers set sail on repaired boat/float, but lose parking spot. 5

Opinions. 6 10-20 YEARS AGO

From the archives. 7

HB parking conflicts. 8

Save a date. 9 Chamber honors businesses. 11 Dolphin station headed to AME. 12

ISL BIZ: 12-13

Gathering.

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Obituaries. 14-15 HB magistrate hears violations. 18 County rolls up on BB tram service. 18

Get in the game. 19

Streetlife. 20 RoadWatch. 21 BB seeks grant to beautify Gulf Drive. 22

Hope and the green flash. 25 Sports resume after washouts. 26 Fishing to beat wind. 27

PropertyWatch.

CLASSIFIEDS. 28

NYT puzzle. 31

People line the beach Nov. 17 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach — seaward side of a pipe carrying sand for the beach replenishment project that started July 8 near 77th Street in Holmes Beach and ends at Longboat Pass, the southernmost tip of Anna Maria Island. David Ruderman, communications representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a funding source for the $17 million project, wrote The Islander Nov. 16 that completion was planned for Nov. 20. “They’re getting close, despite the storms,” Ruderman wrote. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Good giving: Surfboards for kids

Kevin Greer helps his 1-yearold son, Kylo, get the feel of surfing Nov. 12 on the beach near White Avenue in Holmes Beach. Greer is the founder of Kids With Boards AMI. Islander Photo: Courtesy Red Clover Photography

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

It started with kids, a quarantine and a 7-mile stretch of white sand beach and water.

Kevin Greer of Bradenton, formerly of northern California and a lifetime surfer, said his stepson, 16-year-old Ayden Bassett, a Manatee High School student, was looking for outside activities during the COVID-19 quarantine.

They looked toward the beach.

Greer already had a stash of old surfboards, which he and Ayden repaired and got ship-shape. Next up, Ayden gave boards to a couple to friends, kept one for himself, and the group, Kids With Boards AMI, was off to ride the wild surf.

The mission is to ensure kids on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding area, who are interested in learning to surf but might not be able to afford a board, are given the opportunity, according to Greer.

“Just because you grew up on the island, doesn’t mean you have $300 for a board,” he said. “After giving those other boards away, we got interested in doing more.”

Greer started a Facebook group in early November to share his mission, posted photos of their refurbishing work and riding the surf on their boards and encouraged people to donate used boards, no matter the condition.

Within two weeks, the group received more than 100 “likes” and several surfboards were donated.

“We exist on donations,” Greer said. “If you have an old board on the back of the fence or just don’t surf anymore, we will fix it up and give it to a kid.”

Additionally, Greer said he teaches kids to surf. He follows the daily surf reports and, at the lessons, keeps one person in the water teaching and two on shore watching, managing safety at all times.

“We put the smaller kids on bigger boards and give them some pointers,” he said. “Of course, we are not pro surfers, but we’re going to let the kid get on the board, stand up for the first time, then give them the board to continue from there.”

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Pier grill on schedule

Thanksgiving closures

The Anna Maria City Pier, 100 N. Bay Blvd., is mostly unoccupied Nov. 20, a chilly, overcast morning. Brian Seymour, owner of the Pine Avenue General Store in Anna Maria’s Green village and a member of GSM Partners LLC, the group of Pine Avenue businesses leasing the small grill room and bait shop at the T-end of the pier, told The Islander Nov. 20 that the buildout is “going along great,” with construction almost complete. He said the opening of City Pier Grill is on schedule for late November or early December. The pier is limited to sightseeing and fishing 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Child struck by vehicle, flown to hospital

A 9-year-old boy was flown to a hospital by a BayFlight medical helicopter Nov. 22 after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Gulf Drive and Palm Avenue in Anna Maria.

The child was conscious at the scene, but had abrasions on his body and a large bruise on his forehead, triggering state trauma protocol that he be airlifted for treatment, West Manatee Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jay Johnson said Nov. 23.

The 911 call was received at 8:44 p.m. Nov. 22, Johnson said.

Johnson did not have information regarding the crash or the vehicle that struck the child, or where the child was taken for treatment.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating but did not return a call to The Islander by press time Nov. 23.

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Most government offices — including Manatee County’s and the island city halls — will be closed Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving.

Waste collection will be pushed from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27 and from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28.

The island trolley will operate normal hours but other Manatee County Area Transit services, including fixed routes and the Handy Bus, will not operate Nov. 26.

County public libraries will close Nov. 26 and not resume a regular schedule until Nov. 30. Also, the branch libraries will close early Nov. 25.

Preserves and parks will remain open.

The Islander office will be closed Nov. 26 for the holiday.

Aiden Bassett, 16, of Bradenton, rides a wave Nov. 12 near White Avenue in Holmes Beach. Bassett and his stepfather, Kevin Greer, started Kids With Boards AMI. Islander Photo: Courtesy Red Clover Photography

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generated by Tropical Storm Eta’s Nov. 11-12 passage through the Gulf of Mexico, for older kids and adults.

“We have a lot of kids out there just watching when we surf,” Greer said. “They all want to do what we are doing. But it is not that easy unless you have the money or knowledge.”

He said by teaching kids to surf and providing boards, they are more likely to become conservationists.

“You get the kids out on the water and they fall in love with our beautiful island,” Greer said. “These are our children and the future of AMI. Every one of them. All seven miles worth.”

How to help, participate People interested in donating a surfboard or finding out more about Kids With Boards AMI can visit facebook.com/kidswithboardsAMI. For more info, call or email Kevin Greer at 941357-3598 or watercolors4life@yahoo.com.

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County commissioners take oath, new island rep seated Three new Manatee County commissioners — George Kruse, Kevin Van Ostenbridge and James Satcher — took their oaths of office Nov. 17, along with incumbent Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, reelected Nov. 3 to a third term.

Friends and family joined the commissioners at the ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

Van Ostenbridge, elected to District 3, which

includes the island, is a third-generation Floridian. He works in real estate and travel, including owning Be Easy Tours, a Bradenton-based excursion company.

Kruse, elected to the at-large District 7 seat, grew up in Sarasota and moved to Manatee County in 2008.

He has made a career in commercial real estate finance and affordable housing.

Satcher, representing District 1 in north county, is

a minister and leads a nonprofit that provides help to orphans, single mothers and the homeless.

Baugh is serving a third term in District 5 in east Manatee. She chaired the commission in 2016. She and her husband own and operate Vanessa Fine Jewelry in Lakewood Ranch.

The others on the board: Carol Whitmore, Misty Servia and Ralph Bellamy.

Kevin van ostenbridge, the new Manatee County commissioner for District 3, takes the oath of office Nov. 17. His mother Joyce van ostenbridge holds the Bible for the swearing in.

A new Manatee County Commission took shape Nov. 17, with a swearing-in ceremony. The board includes George Kruse, left, vanessa Baugh, Kevin van ostenbridge, James Satcher, Misty Servia, Reggie Bellamy and Carol Whitmore. Islander Photos: Courtesy Manatee County government

Kevin van ostenbridge’s new seat at the table. He represents District 3, including AMI, on the Manatee County Commission.

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Holmes Beach gives thanks to outgoing commissioner Commission Chair Jim Kihm and Commissioners Kim Rash and Terry Schaefer also expressed thanks Seventeen years is a long time to serve as an and Police Chief Bill Tokajer said Morton was instruelected official. mental in his hiring.

Holmes Beach Commissioner Pat Morton would “It’s been eight years with nothing but support know. from Commissioner Morton for the police departMorton’s career as a commissioner spanned 2003-20 — the longest standing run in the city — until he lost his bid for reelection in November.

At a Nov. 17 teleconferenced commission meeting, Mayor Judy Titsworth thanked Morton for his service.

“I blame you, Pat, for getting me to this point,” she quipped. “He wouldn’t leave me alone until he got me to run for commission. Not only do I think of you as one of the best commissioners the city has ever had, but I look at you as a dear friend and I will miss you.”

Commissioner Carol Soustek, who sat next to Morton on the dais for five years, also thanked Morton.

“You were a great part of the entire turnaround the city had to do to be able to survive,” Soustek said of Morton’s help with changes to city codes. “And I thank you for all of that work. Because without it, we would be in a very, very bad place.”

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

ment,” Tokajer said. “I will be forever grateful for that.”

Morton said, “This has been a long run. I have dedicated 17 years of my life to the city. It’s been a pleasure to serve the city and its citizens. And we’ve got some awesome citizens out here.”

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, left, and Commissioner Carol Soustek look to Commissioner Pat Morton during an October 2018 meeting at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Morton served 17 years as a city commissioner until he lost his bid for reelection in November. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

BB renews AMOB pier restaurant lease — with some improvements

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The Anna Maria Oyster Bar can call the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach home for another five years.

City commissioners voted 4-1 Nov. 19 to extend We’re Back Inc.’s concession lease at the pier through Restaurateur John Horne, right, and business-partner, brother Lynn Horne attend a Nov. 19 Bradenton Beach Commission meeting to discuss renewing the Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s lease at the Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Meetings

Horne the option to extend the lease in five-year periods up to three times. Rent will increase by 3% every year now that the first five years are over.

Horne notified Mayor John Chappie via email Sept. 30 that he would like to renew the lease for another five years.

“We’re happy being tenants,” Horne told commissioners at the Nov. 19 meeting. “We just want to move forward.”

However, Horne requested the city make or assist AMOB with several changes, including: • Shouldering the cost of repainting the building’s exterior; • Sharing the cost of expanding the pier’s public restrooms; • Permitting permanent outdoor dining along the south side of the restaurant; • Waiving the open container law in some areas outside the restaurant.

Commissioners agreed to the Hornes’ requests.

Commissioners unanimously voted to pay Precision Painting of Bradenton $18,289 to paint the exterior of the pier buildings, as well as the fence and clocktower at the base of the pier.

Public works director Tom Woodard said the paint job is due on the buildings, which were last painted several years ago.

The cost of other changes, such as expanding the pier’s restrooms, are to be determined before schedulHolmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941- ing the work.

There was no public comment.

708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

Dec. 31, 2025.

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh voted “no.”

The city agreed in 2015 to lease the building to We’re Back, chiefly owned by John Horne, for $42,000 a year and monthly payments of 2% of the restaurant’s gross revenue.

The lease was set to expire Dec. 31, but offered

Anna Maria City Dec. 3, 2 p.m., commission.

Dec. 21, 2 p.m., planning and zoning.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- West Manatee Fire Rescue 708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

None announced.

WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. Bradenton Beach W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org.

Nov. 25, 9:15 a.m., commission.

Dec. 2, 9 a.m., CIP. Manatee County Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m., CRA. Dec. 10, 9 a.m., commission (land use).

Dec. 2, 2 p.m., ScenicWaves.

Dec. 15, 9 a.m., commission.

Dec. 3, 6 p.m., commission.

Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Dec. 8, 10 a.m., commission.

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

Dec. 10, 1 p.m., commission.

Dec. 16, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Of interest Dec. 17, 11 a.m., pier team.

Nov. 26, Thanksgiving, most government offices Dec. 17, noon, commission. will be closed, as well as on Nov. 27.

Dec. 22, 10 a.m., commission.

Dec. 1, 4 p.m., Council of Governments, Bradenton Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com.

Dec. 14, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council, Holmes Beach City Hall. TENTAHolmes Beach TIVE. Dec. 2, 9 a.m., parks and beautification.

Dec. 25, Christmas, government offices will be closed, as well as many on Dec. 24.

Dec. 2, 6 p.m., planning commission.

Dec. 8, 6 p.m., city commission.

Please, send notices to news@islander.org.

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Privateers Skullywag returns from shop, loses HB parking spot

By Amy Talit Moriarty Islander Reporter

Yo, ho, ho.

The Skullywag is back on the road and the Anna Maria Island Privateers crew is planning to celebrate the boat-float’s return with a pub crawl.

The nonprofit invited people to meet the pirates on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach starting at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 28.

President Kim “Syren” Boyd said, “We will be hitting Bridge Street. Hard.”

The pub crawl will begin at the Drift-In indoor/ outdoor tavern, 120 Bridge St. Earlier this month, the Privateers announced the cancellation of its annual, islandwide Christmas parade and post-parade party for kids and Santa Claus, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the group is organizing the pub crawl, as well as a Christmas party for up to 50 kids in lieu of their annual Christmas family adoption.

In a Nov. 20 email to The Islander, Boyd described pandemic precautions for the pub crawl: “While on the ship, as we have at all events and meetings, we provide masks and hand sanitizer to the members.”

She added, “This pub crawl is just for the krewe on our ship.” Also, the Privateers will observe establishment rules for precautionary measures.

From the Drift-In, the celebration will move to Tommy Knockers Saloon, 111 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach, and then to the mainland, according to liaison officer Tim “Hammer” Thompson Nov. 20.

The route was to be posted on the organization’s website, www.amiprivateers.memberlodge.org.

Because the pub crawl is not a public event, and the Privateers have permission to “dock” the Skullywag at the various stops along the crawl, unlike the Christmas parade, it did not require an event permit.

“If (the public) want to join us, that’s a fine thing,” Thompson said about the celebration. But the pub crawl is not a fundraiser, it’s a chance for the organization members to celebrate the revival of the boat/ float.

The Skullywag is adrift apparently, left without a place to park and perform upkeep and routine maintenance after Privateers learned they can no longer use the area adjacent to Holmes Beach Public Works and the new skate park.

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The Anna Maria Island Privateers ride aboard the Skullywag in a past island parade. Islander File Photos

“It’s been a long time since the Privateers, pirates and wenches have gotten into pirate garb, been aboard the Skullywag to sail the open road.”

Thompson invited everyone to join the celebration at any of the pubs. “Dress like a Pirate if you wish as fun will be had by all.” he wrote in a Nov. 20 news release.

The Skullywag followed an earlier boat/float in service in 2007, but “went down” at the end of January on the return to the island from the Gasparilla Festival in Tampa, Boyd said.

Suncoast Auto and Truck Repair in Bradenton repaired the “ship,” which was returned to the Privateers in mid-November.

Then the Privateers discovered they have a ship without a port. When they returned to their designated parking space alongside the public works department in Holmes Beach, they were informed they could no longer park there, Thompson said.

The Skullywag had been allowed to park there for many years and the city posted a large, green sign designating the spot as parking for “Privateers only.”

Now, Thompson said, the sign is gone and no one at city hall knows where it went.

But many improvements and changes have been made to the park in the course of the past year or so.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said in a phone call Nov. 21 with The Islander that as the skate park popularity grew, having the Skullywag parked alongside the amenity became a safety concern.

But there are other areas on city property where the Privateers boat/float could potentially dock and those options are being looked into, the mayor said.

The other city properties the mayor is looking at aren’t as visible as the prior spot, which she said the Privateers expressed concern over.

The crew also needs access to utilities to perform maintenance.

“I’m still not convinced we can’t find a place for them to park,” Titsworth said.

As to the whereabouts of the sign, the mayor said the Privateers are working with public works staff to locate it.

Meanwhile the Privateers have parked the Skullywag at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

But it’s temporary, Thompson said.

For more information, call Thompson at 941-7801668 or go to www.amiprivateers.memberlodge.org.

Privateers pack Santa’s bag

The Anna Maria Island Privateers are collecting donations for an invitation-only “Privateers Kid COVID Christmas.”

The Privateers traditionally adopt three families for Christmas but announced Nov. 18 plans to provide Christmas to at least 50 children in need in Manatee County, according to Privateer Melissa “Don’a Bella” Van Deusen.

The nonprofit is partnering with Keller Williams Suncoast and presenting the gifts at a Dec. 12 party.

Van Deusen said the Privateers will schedule arrivals to avoid crowding, require participants to wear masks and sanitize stations between visits by children.

Before the party, the group is collecting money and also inviting people to purchase gifts for children of all ages, including Barbie dolls, footballs, basketballs, kids’ tablets, sticker kits, Fisher-Price and Hot Wheels collections and scooters.

To help and arrange donations, contact Van Deusen at 863-677-7666 or liaison Tim “Hammer” Thompson at 941-780-1668.

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Opinion

Our

Too much

We have much to be thankful for on Anna Maria Island.

After all, we live in an idyllic island paradise.

We’re seemingly immune to much of the woes besieging the rest of the country, where the media leads the news every day with the accelerating numbers of coronavirus infections and we learn about an overwhelming number of people who don’t know where their next meal will come from.

The economic outlook is not good — except for here, where visitor numbers keep increasing and the prospect of tourist season is running high.

We’re seeing the result of market demand for the exemplary lifestyle afforded by our three little cities, the mom-and-pop businesses that keep us engaged and a community that cares about people.

While some longtime islanders complain that we’re losing the community to rentals, I like to believe the more people who come to experience AMI on vacation, the more people will want to live here.

I think the real estate market will see a return to families and retirees coming to live full-time on the island and in the surrounding communities.

Surely, there’s something here for which we can be grateful.

Compared to other areas in Florida, and especially in the northern states, we are managing to keep the coronavirus infections low, and most businesses on AMI are still mandating masks and safe distancing for their customers and staff.

Not every business feels safe, but there are always alternatives and we can all strive to be safe and keep our families safe.

We can share turkey dinner and all the trimmings virtually and, good news, no one has to cook! The safe dining, takeout and safe delivery options on AMI are endless.

It’s all up to you to ensure your safety and equally the safety of others.

We can press for protection in all aspects of our lives and count on arriving on the other side of the pandemic next year.

But, we can’t stress this enough: Wear the mask. Preparing for play-time It’s a simple sacrifice.

We hope each of you is well, healthy and coping Do this, and we can all enjoy island time. during this difficult time.

There is so much for which to be thankful.

We wanted to reach out to let you know we are After all, we live where the fishing is great. The feeling positive about our future and our plans are to weather is beautiful. Friends and caring people are re-open when it is safe to do so. bountiful. And life is good.

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From kitchen to table

From the archives

Frances Fleet, Jean Knopp, Marcia Powers and Suzanne Pescitelli peel potatoes in preparation for the 2011 community Thanksgiving dinner served by volunteers in the fellowship hall at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Islander File Photos: Lisa Neff

Roser Church volunteers ready a Thanksgiving feast in 2008. This year, the church did not plan a community dinner due to the pandemic.

10&20 years ago

In the Nov. 22, 2000, issue

• Concerned Citizens of Manatee challenged an amendment to the Bradenton comprehensive land-use plan intended to allow Arvida Corp. to plan a condominium complex on Perico Island.

• Vandals destroyed a sand sculpture at the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, the signature piece for a Keep Manatee Beautiful fundraiser. Restaurant owner Ed Chiles paid $2,500 for the sculpture and offered a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

• Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore asked commissioners to grant an exception to the sign ordinance so the Manatee High School surf club could place a memorial on the White Avenue beach walkway to teenagers killed in a traffic accident.

In the Nov. 24, 2010, issue

• A film crew arrived to take videos along Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach and of skimboarders on Longboat Key for a Discovery Channel program set to air in February 2011.

• Save the Gulf, raising money for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, took place in city field in Holmes Beach and featured a variety of local bands.

• Keep Manatee Beautiful hosted a friendly Sandblast sandscultping competition on the shore near the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. KMB also brought in professional sandsculptors to teach workshops.

• Holmes Beach police were investigating a series of home break-ins on Key Royale. Residents reported their homes were disturbed rather than burglarized.

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County officials, staff, call out Holmes Beach parking plan

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

There appears to be a communication breakdown.

At a Nov. 17 teleconferenced Manatee Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board acted on a June consensus to bring Anna Maria Island officials into a discussion about beach parking solutions — an issue that has plagued county residents and islanders for years.

However, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth was not invited to the table Nov. 17. So no Holmes Beach staff or officials were present at the work session, held in person and via Zoom.

In late April, Holmes Beach commissioners agreed to Titsworth and Police Chief Bill Tokajer’s plan to remove more than 1,000 on-street parking spaces that had been closed due to concerns with the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Previously, Titsworth said the reduction in onstreet parking was intended to help with resident complaints of noise, trash and parking problems caused by a daily influx of day-trippers parking in neighborhoods.

One of those complaining was newly elected Holmes Beach Commissioner Jayne Christenson.

In September, the city scaled back restrictions, opening some previously closed areas to permit-only parking for residents and property owners.

At the Nov. 17 work session, John Osborne, deputy county administrator, presented information on beach parking and ideas for how to curb problems, including furthering discussions with city officials, conducting an islandwide parking study, researching private parking options and possibly the addition of a parking garage.

Charlie Hunsicker, director of the county’s parks and natural resources department, spoke about the need to maintain enough beach access parking to be eligible for state and federal funding for beach renour-

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Wheel-locking devices, such as the one pictured, would be used on violators’ vehicles with multiple parking tickets if the city adopts a proposed ordinance. Islander Photo: Courtesy Holmes Beach

ishment.

He said funding requires 50 spaces within a quarter-mile of each beach access.

“Maintaining that availability is very important because these are multi-million dollar projects and loss of eligibility if we mess up inside that quartermile zone means millions of dollars of local cost,” Hunsicker said. “It doesn’t prevent you from having a beach renourishment program, it just increases your local share proportionate to the loss of public parking spaces.”

He said grant funding is competitive and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection should be notified before enacting parking changes within a quarter-mile of the beach to prevent possible loss of funds.

When Holmes Beach reduced on-street parking, Titsworth and Tokajer met with Hunsicker and county administrator Cheri Coryea to discuss parking and settled on 500 spaces although only 378 were required.

But Hunsicker said this is not a large enough buffer to show a maintained interest in beach renourishment funding.

“We used to have hundreds of spaces of leeway before the COVID actions, but now we are very tight.

So we have to pay much more attention to it,” he said.

County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, a Holmes Beach resident, said that before the pandemic the city had 2,500 on-street parking spaces.

“Today they have almost, maybe 500 now?” She said. “They eliminated 2,000.”

However, according to information provided by Tokajer to The Islander, the city previously provided 2,405 beach access spaces and now has 1,261 beach access parking spots, along with 642 permit parking spaces for residents and property owners.

Kevin Van Ostenbridge, newly elected county commissioner for District 3, which includes the island, said he was disappointed in Holmes Beach.

“I will not support county participation in beach renourishment projects in Holmes Beach until all onstreet parking levels are returned to pre-COVID levels.

Period. Pun intended: I’m drawing a line in the sand,” Van Ostenbridge said. “Those who are staunchly against this, you knew that you moved to a destination city when you moved there. And it is not a private island.”

Holmes Beach responds At a city commission meeting Nov. 17, the evening following the county parking discussion, Titsworth updated commissioners on the parking presentation.

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Holmes Beach city clerk Stacey Johnston, left, swears in newly elected city Commissioner Jayne Christenson Nov. 23 at city hall.

Christenson’s 875 votes were the second most votes received in the Nov. 3 city election, Johnston said.

City clerk Stacey Johnston, left, administers the oath of office to Mayor Judy Titsworth Nov. 23 at city hall. The mayor was unopposed in her bid for a second term.

Titsworth reiterated her open-door policy and Johnston said it’s wonderful to have her remain in office. Islander Photos: Amy v.T. Moriarty

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commissioners.

She said Tokajer notified her of the county work session after it was partway complete. So she could not attend and did not participate in a discussion that included incorrect information about the Holmes Beach parking reduction.

“I do want to use tonight’s meeting to set the record straight,” Titsworth told city commissioners.

She said the city met with the county earlier in the summer about an interlocal agreement for beach renourishment parking, when the initial parking reduction was proposed.

“How we ended the meeting was 500 spots,” she said of renourishment parking. “It made them very comfortable. It was more than adequate. They wanted that buffer. That’s what our interlocal agreement stated.”

So the city designated the spots for the county to submit to the state and federal governments.

Titsworth said the renourishment parking plan was approved by the state, before the city carried out the reduction in on-street parking and installation of “no parking” signs.

“I thought at today’s meeting, some very strong remarks were made by the commissioners and they did not have any representation by the city, and this was unfortunate,” she said. “I just hope that when we have future meetings, all will be provided accurate information, because it was apparent at today’s meeting they did not have any of the current information.”

Titsworth said Nov. 20, she anticipated a response to the letter for a future discussion on beach parking with county staff and county commissioners.

Reelected Holmes Beach Commissioner Kim Rash, right, receives the oath of office from city clerk Stacey Johnston Nov. 23. of the four candidates for commissioner on the ballot, Johnston said Rash was top vote-getter with 991 votes.

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In November, Janet Flickinger’s “Everyday Life” drawings, Thursday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. ONGOING OFF AMI Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: First Fridays, 10 a.m., Parkinson’s Support Group, Paradise 941-778-6648.

In December, Artists’ Guild Gallery window exhibit features Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-926The coronavirus pandemic prompted the Center of ornaments, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 6413.

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Family Fun Day will not occur in December.

In December, “Endless Summer” paintings by Sharon Lennox The center will either postpone the event until the Woelfling, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. spring or cancel the celebration sponsored by Chuck Information: 941-778-6648.

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and Joey Lester of Holmes Beach that featured “oldfashioned fun at old-fashioned prices.”

The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

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

ONGOING OFF AMI • Through Nov. 29, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 45th anniversary orchid show, “Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling,” 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-3665731.

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AHEAD OFF AMI Dec. 4-6, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton.

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AHEAD VIRTUAL Dec. 18, Dec. 20, Island Players’ adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.”

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Sharon Lennox Woelfling is the December featured artist at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo

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The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is now open four days a week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday — 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Also, the nonprofit is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at the museum, 402 Pine Ave,.

Anna Maria, so hours can be expanded.

Masks are required in Anna Maria.

For more information, contact Kathy Primeau at 989-560-6366.

Island Gallery West in December will feature paintings by Sharon Lennox Woelfling.

“Endless Summer” will run Dec. 1-31 in the gallery, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

“Woelfling has a lifelong passion for everything coastal,” states a news release for the show. “The beautiful summer skies in Florida are integral to her ‘Endless Summer’ series, as are graceful sailboats, sea life and various moods of the sea.”

Woelfling is a signature member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and participates in juried exhibits at many venues in coastal Florida, where she has won awards for her work.

The gallery invites the public to meet Woelfling 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

Masks are required to enter.

For more information, go online to www.islandgal- AGAMI decks the gallery The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island will feature lerywest.com or call 941-778-6648.

— and sell — ornaments made by local artists in December. AGAMI operates the Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where ornaments will be displayed in the window. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Masks are required. For more, call the gallery at 941-778-6694.

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From left, Faith Test of Barnes Walker Title in Bradenton, left, accepts the Large Business of the Year award from Janet Mixon; Bill Long of Ocean-Aire Conditioning accepts the Medium Business of the Year award from Susanne Arbanas; Karen Riley-Love, pictured with her son, Jack, 14, took home the Anna Maria Island Chamber of ComIt was a banner night for several businesses at awards, four were nonprofits — the Anna Maria merce Small Business award; and David Zaccaga scaled-down chamber of commerce awards ban- Island Historical Society, the Anna Maria Island nino, left, and Jim McDaniel accept for nonprofit of quet.

Privateers, the Center of Anna Maria Island and the the year, the Center of Anna Maria Island.

AMI chamber awards top businesses of 2020 One nonprofit and three businesses took top honors at the Nov. 19 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce networking and awards event.

The categories include nonprofit, small, businesses with five or fewer employees, medium with 6-14 employees and large with more than 15 employees.

The winners are the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, for nonprofit, AMI Beach Weddings of Holmes Beach for small business, Ocean-Aire Conditioning of Sarasota for medium business and Barnes Walker of Bradenton for large business.

The Anna Maria Island Rotary Club awarded its annual Businessperson of the Year at the event to Bob Slicker, general manager of the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Hut in Cortez.

Immediate-past Rotary president Laurie Beppler said Slicker was chosen for his commitment to his employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the safer-at-home shutdown that began April 1. Slicker ensured employees had jobs and paychecks, and also that they had food for their families.

Beppler said that served as an example of his commitment to the betterment of the community.

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The small business finalists included Island Mail & Print in Holmes Beach, and Darrel Shinn Financial Services in Bradenton. Bunny & Pirates of Cortez was a runner-up in the medium category, while Barnes Walker was the solo finalist in the large business category.

Winners were chosen through a process that began with an application. The next step was for a representative of each nominated business to interview with a committee comprising members of the chamber board of directors.

Chamber president Terri Kinder combined the scores and determined the winners.

Until the winners were announced at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, Kinder kept the outcome a secret.

For more information, go online to www.amichamber.org, or call 941-778-1541.

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Bob Slicker, left, general manager of the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Hut in Cortez, holds the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Business Person for 2020 award, presented by Laurie Beppler of the Rotary Club.

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

AME to get island’s 1st dolphin listening station It’s the only public school on the waterfront in Manatee County.

Located on the shore of Anna Maria Sound, with lush seagrass meadows and waters frequented by dolphins, Anna Maria Elementary is a perfect place for a dolphin listening station.

That’s why Dr. Katie McHugh of the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program — based at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota — said her team chose the school as a research participant.

The station is the first on the island and the 11th for the Sarasota Bay LisMcHugh tening Network, McHugh wrote in a Nov. 19 email to The Islander.

The station also is the project’s first in a K-12 school and the team “can’t wait for the students to get to hear the dolphins and other marine creatures in their own ‘backyard’ while helping us monitor the bay ecosystem,” McHugh said.

The station system is low maintenance and sends data via the internet, so AME’s should be able to run for years, helping scientists track dolphins and patterns of biological and anthropogenic sounds over time, McHugh said.

AME principal Jackie Featherston wrote in a Nov. 17 email to The Islander that she is excited about the education, discussion and impact the station will have on students.

She said she hopes lessons will spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math pursuits.

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• Through Nov. 27, Thanksgiving break.

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

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

• Dec. 21-Jan. 5, winter break.

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, beginning of second semester.

• Wednesday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m., PTO board meeting, via Zoom.

• Jan. 18, Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, no school.

• Monday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m., PTO member meeting, via Zoom.

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

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

The goal is to have the station running by spring, Featherston said.

Then scientists will work with STEM teachers to develop activities based on the data and sounds that are produced. Those lessons will be used at AME, as well as at other schools, McHugh said.

Funding for the project comes from a grant to the Chicago Zoological Society from the Disney Conservation Fund.

A partner on the project, Loggerhead Instruments Inc. of Sarasota, designed and built the system and is developing analytical tools.

McHugh said she hopes to expand beyond AME to other island sites — waterfront homes, businesses, parks and piers.

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

For more information, call the school at 941-7085525. com and show up at Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach or the Coquina Beach boat ramps in Bradenton Beach.

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Friends launch island boat tour business

Longtime friends Kassy Quinn and Charlotte Huntley each had a problem to which the other had the solution.

“She needed direction and I needed an outlet for energy,” Quinn said Nov. 17.

The solution: Buy a pontoon boat and start Precious Waters Boat Tours.

Huntley has been trapping stone crabs for 15 years and folks dining at the Cortez Kitchen, 4528 119th St., Cortez, where she often hangs out after docking, kept telling her she made her work look like fun and they wanted to go crabbing.

But to take them out for hire, she needed a captain’s license.

And that’s when the idea was born for boat tours, said Quinn, whose husband died in May, leaving her adrift and looking for something to do with her time and energy.

Huntley got her captain’s license and she and Quinn bought a boat from a woman on the East Coast.

It seemed like kismet, as the boat owner had lost her husband a year earlier and happens to have the same birthday as Quinn.

They planned to do charter services for dolphin, sunset, shark and eco-tours, but the deck and railing allow Precious Waters to also offer fishing excursions, memorials at sea and even weddings, said Quinn.

They also teamed up with instructor Angela Guenther to offer sunrise yoga classes at sea.

Any adventure you can think of or even just a relaxing day on the water, Quinn said she can probably accommodate.

So, she said, people need only dream their adventure, book a tour at www.preciouswaterboattours.

Roser Guild announces new scholars for 2020-21

The scholarship committee for the Roser Memorial Community Church Guild recently announced new scholarship recipients for 2020-21.

The newest Roser scholars include: William Bernet of Anna Maria will study agriculture at Warner University in Lake Wales. He also has received the President’s Lifetime Bernet Achievement Award for 4,000 hours of volunteer service improving the lives of others.

Kathleen Crowell of Palmetto is attending Manatee Technical College, studying to become a cosmetologist.

She also makes and sells jewelry and Crowell accessories. After graduation, she plans to get a job in the cosmetology field and own a business. She’s the daughter of the Rev. Neil Crowell, a pastor at Roser Church.

Jared Elbert of Palmetto is attending the University of Central Florida Elbert to be a mechanical engineer. During high school, he took many preparatory classes and wants to further his education and “learn life skills, meet new people and to set myself up for a fantastic future.”

Turner Angelica Hope Turner of Bradenton is attending the State College of Florida with the goal of becoming a physical therapist.

“I look forward to becoming a positive role model for my community and encouraging individuals to get physically and emotionally healthy,” she said in a news release.

The full-time students will receive $750 per semester for the academic year and students must apply annually to renew scholarships.

Proceeds from the Roser Thrift Store allow the guild to underwrite scholarships and much more.

For more information, go online to roserchurch. com or call the church office at 941-778-0414.

The church is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, and the thrift store is across the street from the chapel.

A crew member sits aboard the Precious Waters Boat Tours pontoon boat, the Alexandrite. Co-owner Charlotte Huntley is known for her stone crab business and her pink crab pots. She and Precious Waters co-owner Kassy Quinn wanted to give a feminine touch to their tours. Islander Courtesy Photo

‘Jams’ celebrates 1st anniversary with party

In a year fraught with business closures, Play it Again Jams is celebrating its first year.

“We made it to one year through COVID, so let’s celebrate,” owner Janice Woloszyn said Nov. 19 in a phone interview with The Islander.

Play it Again Jams, 8208 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, saw a steady increase in business since early June, as people got tired of sitting on their couches watching television and wanted to learn something new, such as how to play an instrument, Woloszyn said.

The business will celebrate its anniversary with

an outdoor parking lot party 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, offering sale items, as well as free hot dogs and live entertainment by Koko Ray Hanson.

Music instructors will attend and Woloszyn encouraged people to bring instruments.

Social distancing and face masks will be encouraged.

A longtime Bradenton musician, Woloszyn said she decided to use her retirement to fulfill a dream of owning a music shop.

For more information, go online to www.playitagainjams.com or call 941-896-9089.

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New chamber board for a new year Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, with his back to the camera, inducts the 2021 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce board of directors Nov. 7 in the meeting room at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club in Holmes Beach. Board members include John Campora, left, Mike Southwick, Eric Cairns, David Berube, Susanne Arbanas, Katy Demick, Karen LaPensee, Wayne Gunter, Dan Alderson, Diane Phinney, Bev Kilpatrick and Erin Heckler.

Also on the board, but not pictured, are Janet Mixon and Amy Tobin. Islander Courtesy Photo: AMICofC

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Save the date • Dec. 10, member luncheon, IMG Academy Golf Club, Bradenton.

Chamber toasts new bistro Representatives of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce join the Rimers, owners of Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar, 8799 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, Nov. 16 for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting.

Karen LaPensee, left, John Campora, Lianne Rimer, Brenden Rimer, Joe Rimer, Amy Tobin, Bev Kilpatrick and Wende Webb attended. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMICofC/Cathy Pizzo

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The Rev. Neil Crowell, pastor at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria, preaches.

Crowell will deliver a message during worship at 10 a.m. Nov. 26. Islander Courtesy Photo

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Roser Memorial Community Church will hold its traditional Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Nov. 26.

The church, in a news release, said masks are required and social distancing must be maintained due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Roser is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

The service also will be streamed on YouTube.

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

Mass at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 26. Masks are required.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Harvey Memorial Community Church and CrossPointe Fellowship will not hold services on Thanksgiving Day.

Chapel conducts blood drive

The Longboat Island Chapel will hold a blood drive Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28.

The church is at the 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Hours will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Walk-ins will be welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

Masks are required.

Donors can call the Suncoast Blood Center at 941954-1600.

For more information about the chapel, call 941383-6491.

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Dec. 25, Christmas.

Please, send notices to calendar@islander.org.

Obituaries

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Austin Clark Lowry, 92, of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 15.

He was born March 23, 1928, in Owego, New York, to Donaldson R. and Emily Clark.

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He spent his career at Cornell University in the Agronomy Department and the Department of Agriculture Economics (the School of Applied Economics and Management) as the Lowry extension associate responsible for the Cornell Agricultural Management Information System. He retired in 1986.

In 1960, he met Virginia transplant Suzanne Prillaman, who was a graduate student at Cornell. They married in 1961 and settled in Ithaca’s Ellis Hollow, where they raised their two children and made many lifelong friends.

Becoming a first-time parent at almost 40, he was an extremely loving and dedicated father, who always showed great interest and pride in his children’s lives.

He was a faithful hockey dad and spent many cold Ithaca winters at predawn practices and games.

His children were rewarded by his vast knowledge and his vivid story telling, which included many accounts of his time during WWII. An avid squash player, he competed against young Cornell students well into his 60s. He began running in his late 50s and took his daughter on her first run at 15 years old, which encouraged her lifelong love of the sport.

He spent many happy retirement years on Anna Maria Island, where he joined and acquired many dear friends with the early morning beach walkers. He had many rewarding years as a volunteer with Bradenton Tidewell Hospice and with “Friends of Bill,” whose friendship and patience made his late life not only possible, but productive and happy.

Diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer four weeks prior to his death, he spent his final weeks surrounded by family and friends and enjoyed receiving cards and calls from many more.

His family is grateful for the support and for the care received from Tidewell Hospice.

He and his family are especially grateful to caregiver Veronica Betancur for the love and support she gave him in his final five years.

He will be remembered for his kindness, genuine interest in others, humor, generosity, intelligence and disinterest in the material.

An outdoor and socially distanced celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne P. of Ithaca, New York, and Holmes Beach; son Brian R. and wife Carlyn Carey of Dennisport, Massachusetts; daughter Heather Cundey and husband John Bartlett of Short Hills, New Jersey; grandchildren Alison Cundey, Nicholas Cundey and Phebe Carey; and several nieces and nephews.

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Correction

Retired Col. F.R. verrier served in the U.S. Navy 1962-68, including in Japan and Philippines, and also served in the U.S. Army 1977-2003, including in Panama, the first Gulf War, Bosnia and Yemen.

He joined his wife, Gerry, at the Nov. 19 Women’s Guild luncheon at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Gerry is a member of the guild and her husband was the guild’s guest speaker. Islander Photo: Nenita Daguinotas

oops. Last week’s photo of Willie Coffey with a Quilt of valor erred in giving credit for the photo. The birthday photos were courtesy of Teresa Johnson of Teresa Rae images, including this one of Coffey with his cake Nov. 14 at his surprise 95th birthday party in Bradenton Beach. Coffey’s birthday was Nov. 18. originally from Kentucky, Coffey was a snowbird on Anna Maria Island for 30 years before moving to Bradenton in August.

Michael ‘Sol Man’ Steach

Capt. Michael “Sol Man” Steach, 56, of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 19.

He arrived to Anna Maria Island in 1991. He was born May 5, 1964, at Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Prince George’s County, Maryland. A “paddle-out, a traditional ” surfer’s memorial service, is being planned for next year at a date to be determined. He is survived by his life-partner Erin Hughey. Islander Courtesy Photos.

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Holmes Beach magistrate hears rental, site plan violations

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach is seeking compliance with city codes.

At a Nov. 18 hearing, held via Zoom and at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, special magistrate Michael Connolly, an attorney appointed by the city to rule on alleged code violations, heard two new cases — renting for an improper length of stay and a site plan violation.

Additionally, the city continued eight cases.

Erica Augello, an attorney with the Trask Daigneault law firm of Clearwater, represented the city and code compliance supervisor JT Thomas presented the cases.

The first case was against Beach to Bay Investments Inc. for renting for an improper length of stay at 102 48th St. Attorney Louis Najmy of the Najmy Thompson firm of Bradenton, represented the property owner.

Augello said the city met with the owner and reached an agreement that the fine for previous violations would be paid and the owner would comply with the city’s rental regulations.

The fine was paid but, she said, the property still was being rented for stays less than 30 days in a 30-day minimum residential zone and she was seeking a finding of fact that the owner was a repeat violator.

Najmy said it appeared the matter was “a procedural problem,” as the fines were paid.

Augello said even though the owner paid the fine, short-term rentals continued.

Najmy asked for a continuance, which was denied.

Connolly ruled that the owner was a repeat violator and a penalty of $500 per day could be set at a future hearing.

The other case heard was against The Toy Barn of Florida LLC, an alternative vehicle rental service operating at 5604-B Marina Drive.

The city claimed the business was violating its approved site plan by storing more vehicles onsite than permitted.

According to the site plan, approved in July, The Toy Barn is allowed to store no more than three autocycles or low-speed vehicles per space.

Five autocycles and several low-speed vehicles are parked Nov. 18 in the area at the rear of The Toy Barn, 5604 B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

The city alleges the business is renting more vehicles than permitted by the site plan. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Allen

Attorney Aaron Thomas, of the Najmy Thompson Law Firm, argued on behalf of the respondent that sometimes there are additional vehicles due to dropoff and delivery, but they do not block the ingress or egress of the street, per the site plan.

Toy Barn owner Travis Lantz attended the meeting via Zoom and testified that the pandemic caused many travel plans and schedule changes that created occasional overlap of onsite vehicles.

However, a Holmes Beach police officer testified that he had seen “numerous vehicles” parked at the business after hours most nights and the HBPD provided photographic evidence.

Connolly ruled The Toy Barn was in violation and all but three vehicles were ordered removed by 4 p.m.

Nov. 20. He said a penalty could be set at a future date, pending compliance.

The next hearing was set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, also at city hall.

Continued cases include: • City v. Mohamad Waliagha, 515 75th St., adver-

tising for an improper length of stay, continued because the owner claimed Nov. 18 that he did not receive timely notice. A fee of $500 daily, retroactive to Nov. 10, will be imposed if compliance is not achieved; • City v. Blue Water AMI LLC, 6306 Gulf Drive, illuminated sign in a residential zone, continued while the city updates the applicable ordinance; • City v. James Roadman and Brian Raulerson, 401 72nd St., work done without permits, no approved site plan, continued because the owner applied for permits and is working with the city engineer on mitigation; • City v. Anne G. Pettersen, Anne G. Pettersen Trust, 102 39th St., units 1 and 8, renting without a valid certificate and inaccurate advertising, continued because the owner is requesting a change in primary use; • City v. Two Star Properties LLC and Najmy Properties LLC, 102 39th St., units 2, 4 and 6, renting without a valid certificate and inaccurate advertising, continued because the owners are requesting a change in primary use.

Code compliance director JT Thomas is sworn in Nov. 18 by code officer Kim Charron during a code compliance hearing at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, as the attorney for the city, Erica Augello of the Trask Daigneault law firm of Clearwater, reviews notes.

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County commissioners discuss Bradenton Beach’s shuttle operation

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The Bradenton Beach Bridge Street-Coquina Beach shuttle is a people mover.

And Manatee County Commissioners seemed to like the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s transportation project, launched with a pilot program earlier this month, during their discussion about the shuttle at a Nov. 17 workshop.

Van OstenThe tram shuttles people between bridge Coquina Beach — where there’s plenty of parking — and Bridge Street — where the city’s primary business district operates with very little parking — and runs along Gulf Drive past Coquina and Cortez beaches — which are maintained by the county.

While the pilot program is set to run for a year and did not require county approval, the CRA previously has discussed a permanent service with a paved path along the west side of Gulf Drive that would require changes to the beach parking lots and county

permission.

City engineer Lynn Burnett has proposed changing the head-in, back-out perpendicular parking spaces along Cortez Beach to angled back-in, headout parking spaces to carve out the space needed for the tram path.

County staff and county commissioners were mostly supportive of the CRA’s plans for the tram on county property.

However, deputy county administrator John Osbourne said staff opposed the CRA’s proposed back-in parking. He instead proposed creating a oneway pull-off lane off the west side of the roadway as an access road for angled, head-in parking spaces.

The CRA also proposed adding 332 parking spaces along the access road to the east of Gulf Drive at Coquina to provide parking for Bridge Street employees and tram riders. County staff suggested halving the number of spaces.

Ultimately, staff concluded the tram would complement existing Manatee County Area Transit functions — the island trolley — improve mobility in the city, benefit tourism and provide designated parking

for the area’s employees.

“I love that we’re trying to create more parking out there,” newly elected Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge said. He represents District 3, which includes Anna Maria Island.

“I like the idea,” Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said. “We’ve got to remember, whether we like it or not, the whole county is growing, including the island.… We really need to think about what kind of county we’re going to look like.”

However, not everyone supported the changes.

“I’ve had major issues with this,” Commissioner Carol Whitmore said. “I don’t support the back-in parking.”

Whitmore said she also opposed the tram’s use of Fifth Street South, a residential street, as a part of its route due to safety concerns.

“I don’t think I should be giving up the county’s properties for just one business, or one street or one area,” Whitmore added.

Osbourne said county staff would continue to coordinate with Bradenton Beach staff regarding the project.

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Judge stymied by missing evidence in former AME principal’s case

By Amy V.T. Moriarty Islander Reporter

The case against a former principal at Anna Maria Elementary accused of soliciting prostitution was continued by a Hillsborough County judge due to missing evidence.

Thomas Levengood, 68, was arrested by HCSO deputies as part of a sting known as “Operation Park Cleanup” Sept. 10 at Sun City Park in Ruskin for entering/remaining in place for prostitution, lewdness or assignation, according to the record of his arrest.

When Brian Palacios, the attorney representing Levengood, appeared virtually before 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Conrad Nov. 19, he said he was waiting for evidence to prepare his defense.

“There is a video indicated in the police report

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The evidence is apparently an audio recording, assistant State’s Attorney Karri Becker said.

Becker told Conrad she requested the recording from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Sept.

23 and again in October.

“At some point, if we keep requesting it and they don’t respond, then there has to be a more direct way to get that information,” Conrad said.

“If you don’t get that in two weeks, Mr. Palacios, I want you to file a motion to compel and I’m going to order the production of that within 10 days from the date I tell you or the date you set your motion,” the judge instructed.

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Anna Maria Nov. 15, 600 block of Rose St., noise. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint about “neighbors playing loud music.” No other information was available.

Nov. 18, 700 block of Holly Road, noise. The MCSO responded to a complaint about loud noise. A deputy didn’t hear excessive noise but informed renters gathered around a pool at a vacation house of the noise regulations.

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Nov. 15, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., trespass. A BBPD officer was dispatched to the beach, where a couple of beachgoers claimed another pair of beachgoers stole their flip-flops and a silver necklace.

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Following his arrest, Levengood posted a $250 cash bond and was released from jail. He pleaded not guilty Sept. 14.

“Despite the fact that Ms. Becker’s doing the best she can, I don’t understand within a month or two months why that information cannot be provided,” Conrad said.

He reiterated that “unless there’s some extraordinary explanation” for why the evidence in question cannot be produced, he will grant Palacios’ motion to compel.

Conrad continued the case to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17.

If convicted of the second-degree misdemeanor, Levengood could face up to 60 days in prison and/or a fine up to $500.

Palacios did not return a call to The Islander after the proceedings Nov. 19 and Levengood did not answer calls.

Levengood was the principal at AME from February 2007 through June 2014. He was the principal at Bayshore Elementary August 1994-January 2007.

Alternate planner appointed in Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach has filled some openings on its planning commission.

At a teleconferenced city commission meeting Nov. 17, commissioners unanimously voted to appoint resident Richard Brown to a term as second alternate planning commissioner, ending July 1, 2023.

Lisa Pierce, a 17-year resident, also applied for the position.

Brown Additionally, Sean Murphy, owner of three businesses in the city, applied to fill the volunteer spot, but as a member of the city’s police pension board, staff determined he was not eligible for the planning commission appointment.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said Nov. 17 that the dual board stipulation was written into the city charter years ago and the commission might consider proposing an amendment to widen the volunteer pool.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 8, with Zoom teleconferencing instructions provided on the meeting agenda, which will be posted to the city website at holmesbeachfl.org.

— ChrisAnn Allen

Nov. 14, 6700 block of Holmes Boulevard, burglary. A couple reported their vehicle had been entered the night before. A watch and ring were stolen.

Nov. 14, 3200 block of East Bay Drive, trespass.

An officer was dispatched to a report of an apparently intoxicated person sleeping on a bus stop bench. A Manatee Area County Transit representative met the officer at the bus stop and requested the person be trespassed from MCAT buses and stops. The person was trespassed and transported to Bradenton.

Nov. 16, Publix, 3909 E. Bay Drive, marijuana.

An officer received a license plate reader alert for a motorist with a suspended license and expired registration and stopped the vehicle. The officer smelled marijuana. The passenger admitted to having a half-burnt marijuana cigarette. The driver was issued citations for expired registration and driving with a suspended license, and the passenger was cited for less than 20 grams of marijuana.

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Holmes Beach limits alternative transportation options …

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Alternative transportation is being eliminated in Holmes Beach.

At a teleconferenced meeting Nov. 17, city commissioners unanimously adopted a moratorium on businesses offering autocycles for rent through Feb. 1, 2021.

At a work session following the meeting, commissioners reached consensus to move an ordinance prohibiting rental of the vehicles to a public hearing and final reading.

If approved, it would prohibit rentals of autocycles, defined as motor vehicles with three wheels, a steering wheel and non-straddle seats, but certified as motorcycles. The exception would be vehicles rented at The Toy Barn, 5604 Marina Drive, which would be grandfathered as a nonconforming legal use.

According to an approved site plan for The Toy Barn, no more than three autocycles or low-speed vehicles for rent are allowed onsite.

Commissioner Terry Schaefer said Nov. 17 that Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer previously

said his officers had seen more than the permitted day, Dec. 8, via Zoom teleconferencing. number of vehicles behind the business.

Instructions also will be provided on the meeting At a Nov. 18 code compliance hearing on the agenda, which will be posted to the city website at matter, the city’s special magistrate determined the holmesbeachfl.org. business was storing more than three vehicles and required removal by Nov. 20.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said Nov. 17 she added a sunset clause for the nonconforming use, stating the exception lasts for five years from adoption of the proposed ordinance.

“That is a potential liability for the city,” she said, adding that the city should research the longevity and cost of the vehicles to justify the prohibition since the provision was not in place when the site plan was approved.

Previously, Tokajer said the low-to-the-ground vehicles are unsafe and compared them with ScootCoupes — three-wheel scooter “cars,” for which rentals already are prohibited.

Commissioners unanimously approved the moratorium, as well as sent the ordinance prohibiting new A motorist drives an autocycle oct. 16 on Gulf businesses renting autocycles to a final reading, which Drive in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn will be at the next commission meeting: 6 p.m. TuesAllen

… as Bradenton Beach adopts micromobility moratorium

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

A 180-day halt on micro-mobility rentals is in effect in Bradenton Beach.

City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 19 to approve a final reading of an ordinance placing a moratorium on the rental of micromobility vehicles — such as motorized scooters and electric bikes — until Jan. 29, 2021.

Mayor John Chappie said the moratorium is meant to prevent micromobility businesses from building a foundation in the city before the commission establishes regulations.

According to the ordinance, the city defines a “micromobility device” as “any” motorized transportation device “made available for private use by res-

ervation” that operates at 20 mph or less.

Vehicles that can travel faster than 20 mph already are regulated.

The ordinance states the city may “seize and impound any micromobility device found on public property in violation of this ordinance” and also pursue legal remedies.

However, private use of micromobility devices is permitted.

Bradenton Beach resident Walter Loos, who owns Segs by the Sea with his wife, Julie Kirkwood, asked if the moratorium would prevent their business from operating.

City attorney Ricinda Perry said the moratorium would not affect any businesses operating in the city before Sept. 1.

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The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following: • Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues, involving resurfacing the roadway, reinstallation of paver driveways, removal of construction materials Monday-Saturday.

Expected completion is this fall.

• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West at Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Phase 2 involves a new traffic pattern and shifting construction to the north side of Cortez Road. Thru traffic will use the south side of Cortez Road.

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Commissioner Jake Spooner moved to approve the moratorium.

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh seconded the motion.

In other business…

BB commissioners unanimously voted to approve: • A final reading of a joint ordinance with the community redevelopment agency to establish an supplemental compensation program for staff; • A first reading of an ordinance adding an “Events” chapter to city code to implement a procedure for special event applications, as well as send applications to staff review, unless they request a road closure or open container waiver, at which point commission review and approval would be required.

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West Manatee Fire Rescue administrative manager Julie Kichar, left, swears Robert Bennett and Larry Jennis Nov. 17 into four-year terms on WMFR’s commission.

Jennis ran for reelection without opposition. Bennett will serve his first term on the board after winning election in a landslide in November.

He succeeds Randy Cooper.

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Bradenton Beach puts hope into grant to beautify Gulf Drive

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach isn’t done landscaping.

City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 19 to authorize Mayor John Chappie to apply for a Florida Department of Transportation beautification grant for $105,000 to landscape rights of way along a portion of Gulf Drive and move forward with the project if awarded the grant.

City engineer Lynn Burnett said she would be the DOT contact for the city, while landscape architect Joe Collins of Bradenton-based ZNS Engineering would design the project.

Collins presented section-by-section landscaping plans for Gulf Drive between 12th Street South and 23rd Street North. He said the project aims at improving safety by landscaping rights of way and keeping bike lanes and sidewalks clear of vegetation.

The project would include planting an assortment of palm trees and low-lying shrubs, plants that wouldn’t require city maintenance.

Collins said the work requires removing several Australian pines, an invasive and nonnative species, along Cortez Beach, but did not detail how many trees would could be cleared.

Joe Collins of Bradentonbased ZNS Engineering presents Bradenton Beach commissioners Nov. 19 with plans for a beautification project on Gulf Drive. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

He proposed replacing the Australian pines with palm trees to make up for some of the lost shade.

City engineer Lynn Burnett said if the city is awarded the grant, work could begin by next summer.

Commissioners also unanimously voted to approve a maintenance agreement with the DOT establishing that the city must maintain insurance and accept liabil-

ity for the proposed landscaping.

Burnett said the city could not move forward with the project without accepting the maintenance agreement.

In other business. commissioners unanimously voted to pay Holmes Beach-based Air America $6,444 to install eight air scrubbers in the HVAC systems in each of the city’s buildings, including city hall, public works and at the police department.

The air scrubbers will be installed within the ductwork and use ultraviolet lighting to remove airborne contaminants.

Air America’s bid was one of three for the job, including a $7,983 bid from Anthony’s Cooling, Heating and Electrical and a $13,300 bid from Air & Energy.

Public works director Tom Woodard said since the scrubbers would help counter the spread of the novel coronavirus by sanitizing the air, the purchase could be reimbursed with funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Commissioner Jake Spooner moved to approve.

Commissioner Ralph Cole seconded the motion.

There was no public comment.

BB accepts settlements from 3 Sunshine defendants, close to deal on 2

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach’s Sunshine Law lawsuit soon may be settled.

City commissioners voted 5-0 Nov. 19 to approve a $350,000 settlement agreement and general release with two defendants, Tjet Martin and John Metz.

The city had agreed to prepare documentation Nov. 5, after the pair Martin tendered their offers.

The amount covers most of the $369,498 that Judge Edward Nicholas of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court ordered Martin, Metz and Reed Mapes to pay as reimbursement to the city for attorney’s fees in the case.

Metz City attorney Ricinda Perry said the agreement required Metz and Martin to transfer the amount to the city within 10 days of the commission signing on and finalizing the agreement.

Despite the payoff, the amount falls short of the $572,321 the city has paid for attorney’s fees in the

case. This can be at least partially attributed to the city’s failure to recover attorney’s fees due to attorney filing errors for the work Perry put into the case.

Nicholas had spared Patricia Shay and Bill and Rose Vincent from paying the city’s attorney’s fees because they had tried to accept a settlement offer — where the defendants would pay the city $500 and admit wrongdoing — before going to trial.

Perry said Shay was trying to Mapes reach the same deal with the city again, despite being spared from paying attorney’s fees, and had submitted a $500 check and a signed agreement.

Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the settlement agreement.

Perry said the city could face appeals from Mapes and the Vincents if they didn’t reach a settlement, but added that she was coordinating with all three.

“I expect (the Vincents) will execute the same settlement agreement and make the same admission as Shay did,” Perry said.

The Vincents, however, had not yet executed an

agreement.

“I hoped to bring all that to you today,” she said, “but it’s moving in the right direction.”

Perry said the city could attempt to push forward on a settlement with the Vincents by voting to approve the same settlement as Shay.

Commissioners unanimously agreed and approved the $500 settlement agreement with the Vincents.

Shay Perry did not detail any progress made on a settlement with Mapes, who did not respond to a Nov. 20 call from The Islander.

Mapes and Martin have both moved to Bradenton.

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There was no public comment.

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WCIND picks up tab for BB vessel removal Bradenton Beach just saved $75,000.

The cost of removing five derelict vessels from the waters at the Historic Bridge Street Pier won’t fall to the city.

City attorney Ricinda Perry, who has helped coordinate cleanup efforts following Tropical Storm Eta, told The Islander Nov. 17 that the West Coast Inland Navigation District would shoulder the expense.

City commissioners unanimously voted Nov. 13 to pay N.E. Taylor Boatworks up to $75,000 to remove the vessels.

However, the city had the contractor wait to begin work with the hope that WCIND would help.

Perry said Nov. 16 that WCIND will remove and scrap the derelict vessels.

Public works director Tom Woodard told The Islander Nov. 18 that the contractor expected to finish removing the derelict boats before the week beginning Nov. 23.

After the vessels are removed, the city will reopen the floating dock, which remained stable despite losing eight floats during Nov. 11-12 tropical storm.

The city will now pivot toward repairing the pier and its dock, which Sarasota-based Duncan Seawall estimated may cost around $98,000.

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Scientists mapping seagrass for 2020-21 evaluations

The tall, wavy silhouettes of seagrass can tell scientists a lot about the health of Sarasota Bay and other local waters.

One such scientist is Dr. Chris Anastasiou.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Southwest Florida Water Management Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief environmental scientist and he recently answered a series of questions about how Swiftmud maps seagrass.

Anastasiou What are seagrasses?

Dr. Chris Anastasiou: Seagrasses are flowering plants that colonized the ocean 70 million-100 million years ago.

Seagrasses have leaves, flowers, seeds and roots.

Unlike land plants, seagrasses do not have strong stems to hold themselves up. Instead they are supported by the buoyancy of the water surrounding them.

Another unique characteristic of seagrasses is that they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;halophytes,â&#x20AC;? meaning they only grow in saltwater.

Where do seagrasses grow?

CA: Seagrasses typically grow in protected bays and lagoons but can also be found in the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Overall, Florida has about 2.5 million acres of seagrass, more seagrass than anywhere else in the continental United States.

Why are seagrasses so important?

CA: Seagrasses provide critical habitat in Florida estuaries. They help improve water clarity, reduce nutrient pollution and even help combat climate change.

How and why does the district map seagrass habitat?

CA: Seagrasses are sensitive to environmental change and therefore make very good indicators of estuarine health.

For this reason, district scientists have been mapping seagrass habitat along the west-central and southwest Florida coast since 1988 as a way to take the pulse of the estuary.

District scientists collect digital aerial photographs from an aircraft flying at an altitude of about 10,000 feet.

When does the district map seagrasses and when is the next map expected?

CA: The district maps seagrasses along two regions of west-central and southwest Florida: The Springs Coast and the Suncoast.

The Suncoast includes all the estuaries from Tampa Bay south to Charlotte Harbor and is mapped every two years.

The Springs Coast extends from Waccasassa Bay near Cedar Key south to the mouth of the Anclote River. This region is mapped every four years.

The most recent photography was flown between November 2019 and February 2020.

At this time, photo interpreters are hard at work mapping the Suncoast and Springs coast estuaries with an expected release in early 2021.

From the cover, beachgoers find their spot in the sun at Coquina Beach.

A contractor crosses recently renourished beach Nov. 17 as people watch a bulldozer smooth sand near Longboat Pass at the southernmost tip of Anna Maria Island. The construction was part of a beach renourishment project, pumping sand via a barge, to restore eroded beaches. People can visit mymanatee.org and search for â&#x20AC;&#x153;beach renourishment updatesâ&#x20AC;? for more information about the project.

Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Allen An extractor sloshes sand pumped from an offshore dredge onto the beach Nov. 17, near lifeguard stations at the south entrance to Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach.

How are seagrasses doing in our estuaries?

CA: The good news is that mapped acres of seagrass over the past 25 years have significantly increased in most of our estuaries, peaking in 2016.

For example, in Tampa Bay, seagrass acreage is greater today than it was in the 1950s. These long-term gains are a direct result of better water quality, largely due to improvements in how we treat our wastewater

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An illustration from Jules verne’s “The Green Ray, a novel published in 1882 and introducing a readership to the green flash at sunset.

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Giving thanks, green flash

The other day I finished a novel about hope, romance and science.

“The Green Ray” isn’t the only Jules Verne novel I’ve read as an adult, but it is the only one I’ve read with the mindset of a 2020 survivor.

A friend on Facebook, posting about seeing a “green flash” during the sunset after Tropical Storm Eta, tipped me to the novel, which at 138 years old is in the public domain and easy to find on the internet.

Neff The novel begins with an 18-yearold woman pledging never to marry — or at least not marrying “until I have seen the Green Ray.” Our heroine had been reading the local newspaper, the Morning Post, which carried a report for lovers of physical curiosities: “Have you sometimes observed the sun set over the sea? Have you watched it till the upper rim of its disk, skimming the surface of the water, is just about to disappear? Very likely you have; but did you notice the phenomenon which occurs at the very instant the heavenly body sends forth its last ray, which, if the sky A 1962, first edition print of “A Flash of Green” by John D. MacDonald is in the collection of MacDonald’s works owned by Islander publisher Bonner Joy.

be cloudless, is of unparalleled purity? No, perhaps not. Well, the first time you have the opportunity, and it happens but rarely, of making this observation, it will not be, as one might think, a crimson ray which falls upon the retina of the eye, it will be ‘green,’ but a most wonderful green, a green which no artist could ever obtain on his palette, a green which neither the varied tints of vegetation nor the shades of the most limpid sea could ever produce the like! If there be green in Paradise, it cannot but be of this shade, which most surely is the true green of Hope!”

The paragraph in the fictional Morning Post bewitched the young Scotchwoman and bewitched me as well.

Say it aloud: “The true green of Hope!”

I know the explanation for the phenomenon, but I’ll provide one from Cornell University: The green flash is caused by rays of sunlight refracting in the atmosphere. Because refraction depends on the wavelength of the light, blue, violet and green light are refracted more than yellow, orange and red light. So

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at sunset, when the light has the most atmosphere to be bent by, the sun is surrounded by shadows of different colors, with the blue/violet/green shadows farther out.

The red, orange and yellow shadows are absorbed by the atmosphere and the blue and violet shadows are scattered by the atmosphere. So the strongest shadow left is usually the green one.

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Some friends described seeing the flash with clear and cool conditions and others remembered warm and hazy evenings. Some described a short, bulky burst of green and one saw a green wink rather than a flash.

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Sports resume at center, KRC, pits after tropical washouts

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

The rains subsided and the players came out.

The soccer playoffs in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island resumed Nov. 18 after a postponement due to the passage of Tropical Storm Eta in the Gulf of Mexico.

The regular-season seedings proved prophetic as the first game pitting No. 4 Blalock Walters against Cassidy No. 5 Ugly Grouper was the lone competitive game of the evening.

Ugly Grouper edged Blalock Walters 5-4 behind three goals and two assists from Chris Scott and a goal and an assist from Nate Welch. Eliza Faillace completed the scoring with a goal, while Robb Marshall made 11 saves to help preserve the victory.

Damir Glavan led Blalock Walters with two goals, while Matt Staggs scored one. Greg DeMeuse scored a goal to round out the scoring, while also coming through with four saves in goal.

Signature Granite cruised to an 8-2 victory over Skinny’s Place in the second game of the night behind a hat trick from Hakan Toka and two goals from Olsin Crean. Chris Yavalar, Lindsey Styka and Zach Lieb each added a goal, while Steve Oelfke made seven saves in the victory.

Jonathan Aragon and Chase Diaz each notched goals for Skinny’s, which also received nine saves from Garret Richelieu in the loss.

Slim’s Place easily dispatched Solid Rock Construction 7-3 behind four goals from Kevin Roman.

Clancy Vaughn, Brent Moss and Nick Bouchard each scored goals to complete the victory.

Solid Rock Construction received a pair of goals from Neil Fellowes and a goal and an assist from Jamie Hutchinson. Connor Bystrom chipped in with an assist and Mark Long made five saves in the loss.

The last match of the night saw Sato Real Estate cruise to an 8-2 victory over Progressive Cabinetry behind two goals each from Jason Sato and Jessica Williams. Trevor Fair, John Haggerty, Kai Richardson and Raul Loria all added goals, while Rico Beissert made seven saves between the pipes.

Keith Mahoney and Andrew Sullivan scored goals to lead Progressive Cabinetry in the loss.

The semifinal action will kick off at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 — with no rain in the forecast.

The first match will pit No. 1 seed Signature Granite against No. 5 Ugly Grouper followed by No. 2 Slim’s Place matching up against No. 3 Sato Real Estate at 7:30 p.m.

The adult league championship match between the winners of the semifinals is set to kick off at 9 p.m.

2 mayors assign donations to ‘Feed the Hungry’

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach gave $25,000 to the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program.

But the checks are not in the mail.

The checks won’t be going out until the volunteer-based program supplies some information.

Manatee County designated $150,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to support the Mayors’ program, which has given away more than 600 tons of food and $3.5 million in food gift cards since it launched in 1987.

Each city in the county was set to receive $25,000, but it was unclear as to how the money would help citizens in the municipalities.

Scott Biehler, executive director of the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program, has said that the program will purchase $10 food gift cards to be redistributed to needy people, but did not detail how.

The uncertainty played a part in two island cities withholding checks to the program.

Holmes Beach commissioners unanimously voted Nov. 17 to participate in the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program.

Titsworth told The Islander Nov. 20 that she signed a check for the money, but will wait until she receives clarification to distribute the funds.

“I want to be assured that we’ve got our local food banks and things on board on how we’re going to cover our local needs,” Titsworth said. “I want to find out how they’re going to meet our needs.”

Bradenton Beach commissioners voted Nov. 19 to take part in the food bank program with the condition

that it won’t be delivered until they receive clarification on how funding would benefit city residents.

Anna Maria was set to discuss the issue at a Nov. 24 meeting.

Mayor Dan Murphy sent a Nov. 17 email to Biehler asking him to involve the Roser Church Food Pantry and All Island Denominations in the process.

The pantry is maintained at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria, and supported by AID, a group of all island churches.

County administrator Cheri Coryea, who was copied on the email, responded, “We will follow up … to help get these two organizations qualified if they are not already eligible.”

However, Murphy said he has yet to receive further response from the county and no response from the program as of Nov. 20.

“The key here is that the county administrator said in her letter of Nov. 5 ‘each city will be eligible to receive up to $25,000 to assist persons in their city for the program,’” Murphy wrote in a Nov. 20 email.

“We have two agencies that can do this and they both need funds…. I don’t understand why there is any confusion or delay in getting the money to the needy who are desperate around the holidays.”

Deputy county administrator Karen Stewart, who Coryea said would assist Murphy, responded the same day.

“The eligibility requirements of the CARES Act has been a moving target,” Stewart wrote. “We are having a call with the state consultant this afternoon to determine how to proceed with the purchase of food for communities.”

Key Royale golf news There was a full week of golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, starting with the men’s nine-hole modified-Stableford match Nov. 16.

Kurt Snouffer and Terry Tarras tied for first place with scores of plus-3 points. Tarras’ score also helped his teammates —Bill DeMenna, Don Grau and Gary Razze — to the team title with a combined score of plus-6.

The women played a nine-hole individual-low-net match in four flights Nov. 17.

Margrit Layh fired an even-par 32 to grab first place in Flight A by one stroke over second-place finisher Roxanne Koche.

Sue Wheeler carded an even-par 32 to take first place in Flight B. Sue Christenson came in second at 2-over-par 34, while Fran Barford was another shot back in third place.

Flight C was captured by Penny Williams with a 4-over-par 36, while Marilyn Niewijk was three shots back in second.

Terry Westby fashioned a 2-over-par 34 to take first place in Flight D over second-place finisher Anne Klein.

Horseshoe news Two teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records and battled for the day’s championship during Nov. 18 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

The team of Tim Sofran and Norm Good were just too “good” as they cruised to a 21-0 shutout victory over Bob Lee and Bob Hawks.

The Nov. 21 games saw two walkers advance to the knockout stage with 3-0 records. Tom Farrington jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 21-13 victory over Steve Doyle to earn bragging rights for the day.

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

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Center seeks to raise $50K The Center of Anna Maria Island seeks to capitalize on a challenge campaign and raise $50,000 before 2021 arrives.

“Thank you to our donors who made this exciting challenge possible: The Melancon family, Bob and Carol Carter, Elizabeth Moore, Sebastian Scripps and the board of directors of the center,” read a Nov. 20 email from the nonprofit at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

In the first two days of the “dollar-for-dollar” matching funds drive, the center raised $11,440 with support from Maureen and David Cote, Mindy and Wayne Rollins, Chuck and Dara Caudill, Joe Richmond, Tom Reiman, Kelly French and Frances Derr.

The drive will continue through Dec. 31.

The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, and the mailing address is P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria, FL 34216.

For more information, call the center at 941-7781908 or go online to centerami.org.

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Winds hold fishers nearshore in Gulf, bays for best catch

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

Settling into fall fishing around Anna Maria Island means you’ll be getting used to fishing in the wind.

Well, at least it does this fall. With strong winds from the north and northeast, getting out to your favorite offshore fishing grounds may not be as easy as usual — or as frequent, for that matter.

The offshore anglers are boasting of great fishing in depths of 100 feet Stasny or more, although the days to reach these areas have been few and far between. Even fishing the inland waters around Tampa Bay south to Sarasota Bay is challenging with the wind kicking up.

But, don’t be discouraged.

Even on windy days, finding fish in the bay waters isn’t impossible.

You can always duck out of the wind and into the canals and cast your bait toward the docks and pilings for a bite.

Plenty of catch-and-release snook and redfish are taking the hook on the lee side of the mangrove shorelines. Casting live shiners in these areas is resulting in some great action. And, as overnight temperatures fall south of 70 degrees, you can bet these fish are going to eat, as they try to pack on the pounds in anticipation of winter’s approach.

As for catching shiners as bait, you’ll probably notice they are getting slightly harder to find. Determination and a little patience may be required — as well as an ample supply of chum.

Using shrimp as bait is an option, although it’s a little early to be shrimp fishing on the flats. There are still too many pinfish present, which prevents using live shrimp effectively. They end up getting nibbled off the hook before any substantial-size fish has a chance to discover them. That being said, artificials such as DOA CAL jigs and other assorted soft plastics will work — especially for catch-and-release spotted seatrout. With the abundance of trout in the bays, it would be quite easy to find success by drifting and jigging over the deep grass areas.

You can expect to encounter plenty of ladyfish and jack crevalle. They love to hit those jigs.

Lastly, if shrimp is your one and only option, try fishing the canals and surrounding residential docks and seawalls. Rumors of catch-and-release redfish and flounder being caught in these areas are floating around.

This bite is especially good at the Rod & Reel Pier, where pier fishers are catching numerous black drum and catch-and-release reds, as well as some flounder.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is working the flats of Tampa Bay south to Sarasota Bay on his charters. Casting free-lined live shiners along mangrove shorelines and oyster bars is resulting in numerous catch-and-release snook. Mixed in with the snook bite are some catchand-release redfish. Moving away from the mangroves to slightly deeper water, where grass is present, is yielding many catch-and-release spotted seatrout, as

Newlyweds Clay and Montana Hatfield of Houston married Nov. 14. They show off a healthy tripletail they landed Nov. 20 on a live jumbo shrimp while on a honeymoon charter fishing trip with Capt. David White. Congratulations to the Hatfields!

well as some bluefish, jack crevalle and ladyfish. Traveling to deeper water in Tampa Bay is producing action — especially over structure — for Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle.

Capt. Jason Stock is venturing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico when the winds are light and the seas are calm. On those select days, Stock is finding a great mangrove snapper bite. Snapper up to 8-pounds are being caught on live shiners combined with a typical bottom rig.

Also, while bottom fishing offshore, Stock is encountering keeper-size gag grouper, mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper.

On the windier days, when traveling offshore is not possible, Stock is staying close to the beaches. In depths of 20-30 feet of water, he’s got clients hooking into Spanish mackerel, kingfish and plenty of sharks of all varieties.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says black drum and catch-and-release redfish have been the most prominent catch. Pier fishers using live shrimp fished close to the bottom under the pier are catching plenty

of both species. Other fish being caught on shrimp include flounder, sheepshead and some catch-andrelease snook. On the calmer days when the wind is blowing out of the northeast, pier fishers are casting lures — silver spoons, Gotcha plugs or white jigs — and they’re hooking into some mackerel and ladyfish.

Capt. David White is working offshore when the opportunity presents. With strong winds and rough seas, traveling long distances in the Gulf of Mexico can be nearly impossible. But on calmer days, White is heading out there.

Bottom fishing in the gulf is resulting in red grouper, a few pompano and yellowtail snappers up to 26 inches.

On the windy days, when going offshore is not feasible, White is staying in Tampa Bay to target the usual catch-and-release trio — snook, redfish and trout. The snook and redfish bite is going well for White’s clients with frequent catches of slot-size fish.

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

Platter size!

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters shows off a super-sized pompano, suitable for a large Thanksgiving platter, Nov. 22 at the dock at the 63rd Street Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach.

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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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HELP WANTED

CAR RooF RACK: Easy install, black, like new, $80. 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 toll-free 1-866-3629821. (limited time offer)

AMI CAR WASH/detailer. Looking for experienced detailer willing to be available seven days as needed. 941-527-6266.

A vINTAGE SET of teacups/saucers. 28 pieces. $99. 941-779-0881.

QUEEN BED FRAME, headboard, end table, lamp, $100. Matching chests of drawers, threeand five-drawer, $60. LBK, you pick up. 941-3218007.

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

SHIP’S WHEEL TABLE: Capt. J. Lindroth original masterpiece of inlaid wood and brass. 19-inches tall, 45-inch diameter. $1,500. Also, related pieces. marinateal@gmail.com.

WANTED: YoUR oLD cellphone for recycling.

Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

ANTIQUE oFFICE chairs: Perfect for eclectic dining set. Circa 1950 from Anna Maria City Hall. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

FREE GUN LoCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department.

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LooKING FoR AN EARLY BIRD? Read Wednesday’s classifieds online Tuesday.

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KIDS FOR HIRE KIDS FoR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work.

Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

HEALTH CARE HoME HEALTH CAREGIvER available.

Experienced CNA. Excellent references in AMI and Bradenton. 941-242-0370.

SERVICES U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@gmail.com.

CLEANING: vACATIoN, CoNSTRUCTIoN, residential, commercial and windows. We service vRBo and Airbnb. Licensed and insured. 941744-7983.

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I DoN’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941779-6638. Leave message.

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KAYAK TRAILER FoR sale: Malone Auto Racks MicroSport Trailer. Kayak transport package with four Malone J-Pro2 Kayak carriers. $500. Like new. 410-365-9028.

Honey is 5 years old.

She is up to date with vaccinations, spayed and looking for a loving family.

To meet this sweetie, call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander office in Holmes Beach.

For more about pet adoption or to adopt Honey, visit moonraceranimalrescue.com.

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2002 E825 GEM: Perfect condition. Titled, street legal. Two owners, 350 miles. $4,800. More information, photos available. Call 419-357-2322.

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941685-1400.

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HELP RESCUED PETS! volunteer, foster, computer help needed! Moonracer Animal Rescue.

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BABYSIT oUR TWo-year-old when your children are in school. Want mothers with 2-3-hour schedulable blocks of time a few times per week. Holmes Beach. $17.50/hour.

941-778-1244.

O W E E L M S

1801 Gulf Drive N., unit 122, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sfla, 1bed/1bath condo built in 1978 sold on 11/05/20 by Benson Estate Properties LLC to Wehner for $285,000; list $285,000.

3100 Gulf Drive, unit 5, Holmes Beach, a 884 sfla, 2bed/2bath condo built in 1982 sold on 11/06/20 by Rouse and Gallagher for $360,500; list $375,000.

703 Gulf Drive S., unit 2, Bradenton Beach, a 1,050 sfla, 2bed/2 and 1 half bath condo built in 1984 sold by Coral Shores Investments LLC for $470,000; list $479,000.

1900 Gulf Drive N., unit #12, Bradenton Beach, a 922 sfla, 2bed/2bath beach condo built in 2007 sold on 11/12/20 by Anderson for $535,00; list $545,00.

6006 Gulf Drive, unit 205, Holmes Beach, a 1,154 sfla / 1,322 sfur, 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 sold on 10/06/20 by Gilroy for $577,500; list $599,000.

514 56th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,966 sfla, 3bed/2bath canal-front pool home built in 1952 on a 8,242 sqft lot sold on 11/05/20 by GCM Management LLC to Herr for $715,000; list $749,000.

527 South Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,060 sfla, 2bed/2bath/1 car pool home built in 1965 on a 7,479 sqft lot sold on 11/06/20 by Meissner for $899,000; list $899,000.

4004 Fifth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 3,088 sfla / 3,515 sfur, 4bed/4bath/2 car pool home built in 2006 on a

5,001 sqft lot sold on 11/09/20 by Jones for $989,900; list $999,900.

303 61st St., unit B, Holmes Beach, a 2,326 sfla / 3,690 sfur, 4bed/3.5bath/2-car pool home built in 2008 on a 9,060 sqft lot sold on 11/10/20 by Pawlak for $990,000; list $995,000.

417 Poinsettia Road, Anna Maria, a 1,540 sfla / 3,017 sfur, 2bed/2bath/2 car canal-front pool home built in 1988 on a 9,670 sqft lot sold on 11/12/20 by Lee for $995,000; list $1,045,000.

300 N Shore Drive, unit A, Anna Maria, a 1,680 sfla, 5bed/3bath lake-front pool home built in 1970 on a 8,129 sqft lot sold on 11/09/20 by Foxtrade Realty LLC for $1,025,000; list $1,050,000.

530 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,098 sfla, 4bed/3bath/2 car canal-front pool home built in 1963 on a 14,000 sqft lot sold on 11/06/20 by Gentry for $1,200,000; list $1,200,000.

2912 Ave. E, Holmes Beach, a 2,242 sfla / 3,098 sfur, 4bed/4bath/1 car pool home built in 2001 on a 5,000 sqft lot sold by on 11/09/20 by Baker for $1,400,000; list $1,549,000.

2201 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach, a 3,103 sfla / 4,596 sfur, 6bed/4 and 2 half bath/2 car pool home built in 2016 on a 5,000 sqft lot sold on 11/11/20 by Tristar 2201 Ave C LLC for $1,750,000; list $1,715,000.

Johann Bertram, sales agent at Michael Saunders & Co., can be reached at 941-779 3856.

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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S SERVICES Continued

HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

REAL ESTATE Continued

PREMIUM CLEANING SERVICES for premium clientele. 941-216-8238. A clean space is a healthy space!

PRESTIGE SERVICES OF Sarasota: Custom interior and exterior painting, polyaspartic epoxy floor applications for garage, pool and more. Polished and decorative concrete, paver sealing and IPE hardwood refinishing.

Reliable, quality work, reasonable prices. ‘A’ rating on Angie’s List. Call Jeff, 941-3560444.

THREE-BEDROOM, FIRST floor large condo, just renovated in lush Westbay Point & Moorings.

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SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed.

Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-204-8822.

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach.

I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-9203840.

R.A. GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION: Re-roof and leak specialist. Residential/hotels/commercial.

Repairs, shingles, tile, metal, flat. Quick response.

Quality work at reasonable rates. References.

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

941-778-5294.

SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA, Ground floor, three-month minimum, large, heated pool, laundry facilities. 941-363-1227.

LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $55/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, topsoil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-7200770.

SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments.

Office, 941-518-6326. Cell, 720-299-1661.

BARNES LAWN AND Landscape LLC. Design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell, 941-705-1444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com.

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

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

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

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, 941-9622874.

HANDYMAN AND PAINTING. No job too small.

Most jobs just right. Call Richard Kloss. 941-2041162.

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ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BA rental, quiet neighborhood, newly remodeled, singlestory, new appliances, screened back porch, storage area, private yard, RV/boat parking. $1,600/month. 941-451-7403. msjuliesunshine@ gmail.com.

38-YEAR-OLD working male with small dog looking for roommate. Wants responsible, mature, employed individual to share 2BR/1.5 BA duplex. No drugs. $700 monthly rent and half the utilities. Duplex is behind Walgreens/Publix and one block from Gulf access. Background check and credit check required. 941-613-7200.

VACATION RENTAL: PALMA Sola. 2BR/2.5BA, pool, boat dock. January, $3,500, March, $3,500.

Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

ISLAND VACATION CONDO: 2BR/1BA across from beach. Heated pool, $3,200/month. Three-month minimum. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

GULF AND BAY view with minute walk to beach.

2BR/1.5BA, minimum three-month lease. No smoking, no pets. $3,000 per month. Photos available. Cooper.michelle@gmail.com. 941-2251446, 941-960-8848.

ANNUAL 1BR/1BA STEPS to beach. Renovated, available April 2021. 732-673-5462.

COZY COTTAGE: SANDPIPER Resort. 55-plus.

1.5-minute walk to beach or bay, near pool.

1BR/1BA, washer/dryer. For sale or rent. Call 941-251-4767, leave message.

VACATION RENTALS. WEST Bradenton condos.

1BR/1BA, $1,850 per month. 2BR/2BA, $2,200.

Text or phone, 941-962-0971. Suzanne Broker, Coastal Properties Realty.

UPSTAIRS APARTMENT AVAILABLE: DecemberApril. 2BR/1BA, west of Gulf Drive, Anna Maria City. 941-778-4499.

HOLMES BEACH: NICE, cozy furnished 2BR/2BA. Lanai, washer and dryer. Available January-April. $1,575/week. Five-minute walk to beach. 231670-6697.

VACATION RENTALS AVAILABLE: Call Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

REAL ESTATE

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STEPS FROM THE beach and Intracoastal.

Bradenton Beach. Totally updated condo.

2BR/1BA. Pictures available. $275,000. Call seller at 401-480-8364.

LARGE WATERFRONT LOT on a deep canal in Apollo Beach is ready for your custom home plans. Direct access to Tampa Bay and Gulf, next to million-dollar homes. This large, level lot is walking distance to restaurants and a marina. No HOAs or CDDs. Call Diane Miralis, Realtor with Dalton Wade, 508-265-2019.

ANNA MARIA RESIDENT looking for house on canal in neighborhood. I’m not an agent, flipper or construction company. Working from home has me looking for new options.

Please contact me if you are thinking about selling your home. My timeline is flexible. I have budget; a fixer upper will be considered. Contact me at phillipsAMIFL@gmail. com.

BAYSHORE: COZY 2BR/2BA, fireplace, amenities include Sarasota Bay marina, pool, clubhouse. $229,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

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Text or leave a message at 941-526-9900.

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAYS 1-4 p.m. First floor, just beautifully renovated, three-bedroom condo in lush Westbay Point & Moorings. Turnkey, tastefully furnished and decorated. $520,000. 6500 Flotilla Drive #171, Holmes Beach. Zillow.

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make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777 or for the hearing impaired, call 0-800-543-8294.

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New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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BY EVAN KALISH AND CAITLIN REID / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

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24 Low card in Texas 61 ‘‘Anything you’d like hold’em to ____?’’

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Evan Kalish, 33, of Bayside, N.Y., is a writer and crossword constructor. His hobby is visiting and photographing Post Offices around the country — more than 10,000 to date. Many photos and accounts of his travels appear on his blog, Postlandia. Caitlin Reid is a homemaker, crossword constructor and church pianist in Santa Ana, Calif. The two connected online and collaborated by email and video chat. This is Caitlin’s second Sunday Times crossword and Evan’s first. — W.S.

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31 Loonie or toonie 32 Some are named for kings and queens 33 Stately street liners 34 Coat from a goat DOWN 35 High point of Greek 1 ____ Rudolph, civilization? portrayer of Kamala 36 Emeritus: Abbr.

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