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VOLUME 28, NO. 44

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The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

Astheworldterns recall a shining moment. 6 Top Notch’s top winner.

2 Fewer COVID-19 cases reported. 3 Primary voters go to the polls. 4

Meetings. 4 RoadWatch. 4 Renourishment pushes south. 5 Weeks remain for census count. 5

Opinions. 6 10-20 YEARS AGO

Looking back. 7

StreetLife. 8 Cops and Courts. 8

Happenings

Announcements. 10

AmE NEWS

Back-to-school. 11 Tourist council updates.

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Gathering. 14

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Bradenton Beach officials, friends remember former mayor Shearon

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Former Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon’s passing brought sorrow to many in his city and beyond.

Flags at city hall and the Bradenton Beach Police Department were lowered to half-mast Aug. 21 in respect for Shearon, who died Aug. 20. He was diagnosed with cancer in May. Shearon became a Bradenton Beach resident in 2003. He then became a member of the city planning and zoning board, then the city commission 2004-07, before serving as mayor 2013-17.

As mayor, Shearon balanced the budget, advocated for hiring a city manager and worked with Police Chief Sam Speciale, the city’s pier team facilitator, to guide the reconstruction of the Historic Bridge Street Pier. “I worked with him for quite a few years and I had great respect for the man,� Speciale told The Islander Aug. 21. “The thing with the man was that he had his idea on how things should be done and sometimes that was tough. But when you sat down with him, he was willing to bend his ideas if you had better options.�

“I thought as a mayor he did a very good job,� Speciale continued. “I have the utmost respect for him, and he’ll be missed.�

Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby said, “Bill was different, and we didn’t always see eye to eye, but he would always listen to what you had to say — but it may not be convincing. But he had a great sense of humor ‌ he was a good guy.â€?

Former planning and zoning board member John Metz worked with Shearon and described him as dedicated, “true to himself and the people around him. He was my neighbor, a good friend, and someone I deeply miss.�

Metz said Shearon “made a lot of progress in the city, and I don’t believe he’s ever received enough accolades for what he’s done.�

Another former P&Z member, Rick Bisio, said, “He was never a politician, and that was obvious. But he was truly devoted to his city.�

Commissioner Jan Vosburgh worked with Shearon during her first round of serFormer Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill vice on the board. “He had a great attitude,� she said. “He Shearon and his service dog, Reece, always called me his favorite commissioner promote Election Day 2017. Please, see PLEASE, SEE SHEARON, PAgE 3

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Coronavirus breaches BB’s ranks

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The coronavirus has impacted employees in Bradenton Beach.

City clerk Terri Sanclemente wrote in Holmes Beach magisan Aug. 19 email to The Islander that one trate addresses code or more city employees tested positive for issues. 15 the virus, which since March has infected 27 residents in the city.

Holmes Beach floats Sanclemente said the reef program. 16 U.S. Health Insurance PorNESTING NOTES. tability and Accountability Lighting intrudes on nest Act of 1996, which protects nursery. 16 an individual’s health information, prevented her from Sanclemente identifying employees who contracted the virus.

Pesky pests. 17 She also said HIPAA prevented her from saying how many employees tested Soccer, golf, horsepositive, whether they contracted the virus shoes. 18 while working or how the infections were Robinson expansion managed in the workplace. news. 18 However, HIPAA does not prohibit an employer from disclosing the number of Watch the weather radar employees infected with the coronavirus or on the water. 19 how the city managed the infections.

The federal law allows an individual CLASSIFIEDS. 20 to set limits on who can access their health puzzle. information, as well as prevents employers or government agencies from disclosing an

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City policy allows Mayor John Chappie or another supervisor to send a city official or employee home if they show signs of COVID-19.

They cannot return to work until they can show proof, such as a negative test, that the disease can no longer be spread to others.

Chappie Chappie said at an Aug. 20 commission meeting there would be no changes to policy or safety measures due to the spread of coronavirus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this time, we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t needed to make any,â&#x20AC;? Chappie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good to go so far.â&#x20AC;?

Earlier in the pandemic, the city placed hand-sanitizer stations at city hall.

Also, masks must be worn inside city buildings and occupants are to practice social distancing in adherence with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Also, temperatures are being taken at city hall.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said Aug. 21 that no employees in their respective cities had tested positive for the virus.

2 storms take Gulf track Islander Staff Report

Emergency management officials were monitoring tropical storms threatening the Gulf coast over the weekend.

And local officials encouraged residents to do the same.

But as the storms tracked to the west Aug. 22, officials eased up on their cautions.

National Hurricane Center forecasts Aug. 24 showed Tropical Storm Marco in the northern Gulf and Tropical Storm Laura spinning toward the Gulf but tracking away from Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southwest coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a potential for heavy rain from outer bands,â&#x20AC;? said public safety director Jacob Saur.

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Anna Maria takes in 4 bids to run pier grill, bait shop

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Time for the next round.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and staff Aug. 21 opened bids to operate a takeout grill and bait shop on the new city pier, 101 Bay Blvd.

The city received bids from FP Growth Partners of Anna Maria, with Michael, Patrick and Casey Coleman of Anna Maria listed as title managers; Tevatan LLC, with Sarah Baldwin, daughter of Sherman Baldwin, owner of Paradise Boat Tours in Bradenton Beach, listed as title manager; and Harry’s Continental Kitchens of Longboat Key, a restaurant and takeout deli operated by Harry and Lynn Christensen and son Hal for more than 40 years.

Lastly, the city received a joint proposal from former Commissioner Brian Seymour, owner of the Pine Avenue General Store, Victor Mattay, owner of Dips Ice Cream, and Nicholas Graham of Pine Avenue

Top Notch’s top prize Katy Roadman of Holmes Beach won the grand prize in The Islander’s 2020 Top Notch photo contest with this photograph of cousins Elijah Roadman, Jeremiah Raulerson, Isaac Roadman, Sam Raulerson and Obadiah Roadman lighting sparklers July 4 on the beach near 73rd Street in Holmes Beach. The photographer won an Islander “Morethan-a-mullet wrapper” T-shirt for being a finalist and then $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers, including Slim’s Place, Island Coffee Haus, Restless Natives, Mr. Bones BBQ and Cremesh European Restaurant.

Bait. They all operate their businesses at the Historic Green Village on Pine Avenue.

The city hopes to have the pier grill and bait shop open in the smaller of two buildings on the T-end in late 2020.

Murphy At a pre-bid meeting Aug. 7, the mayor said the commission might schedule a meeting at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposals prior to the next commission meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.

Until then, or a until the commission meets, the bid information and the mayor’s negotiations are confidential.

The city issued the request for proposals for the grill and bait shop after negotiations fell through with the current tenant and operator of the City Pier Restaurant for 20 years, Mario Schoenfelder, and the new bid from the Ugly Grouper restaurant of Holmes Beach for

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a larger restaurant in the main building on the T-end of the pier.

The original pier opened in 1911 but was closed after it was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

The city demolished the old pier and then began construction on the new pier in 2018.

The City Pier Restaurant closed in September 2017.

Pets & runners up

Look to The Islander’s Sept.

2 issue for an announcement of the winner in the Top Notch pet photography contest, as well as honorable mentions in the Top Notch contest.

And start shooting to enter the Top Notch 2021 contest next summer.

Entry details can be found at islander.org.

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Fewer COVID-19 cases reported in Manatee County The numbers are improving.

Manatee County continues to see a downward trend in new cases of the novel coronavirus.

Just 38 new cases were reported Aug. 18, the lowest number in one day since June.

As of Aug. 20, 9,997 people in the county had tested positive for COVID-19 of 91,011 tested, according to the Florida Department of Health. That’s an increase of 443 positive cases and 3,761 tests, compared to Aug. 13 when 9,554 of 87,250 people tested positive.

About 23% of the population of the county had been tested as of Aug. 20.

Cases are based on individuals tested since March 1, not the number of tests or current positives.

On Anna Maria Island, 27 people in Bradenton Beach, 18 people in Holmes Beach and three people in 2 STORMS CONTINuED FROM PAgE 1

Bradenton Beach commissioners voted Aug. 21 to declare a state of emergency. “This is strictly a precautionary measure so the city can ready emergency operations,” said Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby, the city’s emergency operations manager.

In Anna Maria, Mayor Dan Murphy said Aug. 21 that the city fueled up vehicles and generators, readied barricades and water pumps and offered a sandbagging station at Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd.

In Holmes Beach, sandbags are available at the rear door of the police department on Flotilla Drive.

West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Ben Rigney said the fire district fueled up, instructed staff to clear schedules for a possible emergency and reached out.

Stay informed During storm season, residents are encouraged to monitor the government social media accounts for updates or text ManateeReady to 888-777 to receive messages regarding storm, as well as information about the coronavirus.

Islander staff Lisa Neff, Ryan Paice and ChrisAnn Allen contributed to this report.

Anna Maria had tested positive. There were five new cases on the island since Aug. 13.

Additionally, 108 nonresidents visiting the county tested positive as of Aug. 20, an increase of six people from Aug. 13.

The number of positive nonresidents jumped by 88 cases since July 1, and appeared to have slowed.

Nonresidents are people who test positive in Florida but are residents of another state.

A total of 247 people had died and 705 people had been hospitalized due to the virus in the county, with five deaths since Aug. 13.

As of Aug. 20, 54 COVID-19 patients were in county hospitals, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration.

— ChrisAnn Allen

Island testing offered

Testing for the novel coronavirus is available in Holmes Beach.

CVS Pharmacy, 611 Manatee Ave. W., offers no-cost drive-thru testing by appointment. Patients must be Florida residents, at least 18 years of age.

Patients being tested must stay in their vehicles.

Results could take 3-7 days, according to the CVS website.

Appointments can be made at cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing or by calling the pharmacy at 941-778-1411.

— ChrisAnn Allen

Bradenton Beach lowered the flags to half-mast Aug. 21 to honor former Mayor Bill Shearon, who died Aug. 20.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

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even though we butted heads quite frequently. He will be missed.”

Former City Commissioner Randy White credited Shearon for bringing him into city government.

“I learned much from Bill about city affairs,” he wrote to The Islander. “He was a teacher and a mentor.

It was he who inspired me to become a city commissioner in 2017.”

White continued, “What impressed me most about Bill, the man, was his integrity, his dedication and the unwavering fight in him to go the distance, with a smile, his big laugh and a joke to boot.”

“For me, Bill Shearon stepped up to bring honesty, integrity and a hands-on, strong managerial administration to the city of Bradenton Beach. And he faced battles on every advance he made,” said Islander publisher Bonner Joy. “But Bill kept his nose to the grindstone and forged ahead to improve the city however and whenever he could. He became the best sort of political official, a true public servant.”

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A poll worker keeps watch during the Aug. 18 primary from the entry to the fellowship hall/polling site at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Out of 1,045 registered voters, 303 Anna Maria residents voted, according to the SOE. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

August outing to the polls

Vote

2020

Voter registration reopens

Voter registration reopened in Manatee County following the Aug. 18 primary.

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office also is handling requests to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 general election.

Additionally, the supervisor’s office is lining up poll workers for Election Day. There are five types of poll workers: certified clerk, certified assistant clerk, certified tabulator inspector, certified ballot inspector and election deputy.

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

Island Democrats organizing The AMI/West Manatee Democratic Club is organizing to join “sign-and-wave” events Saturdays starting at 9:30 a.m. to campaign for presidential nominee Joe Biden and running-mate Kamala Harris.

Participants are meeting at the Orange Blossom Shopping Center, 435 Cortez Road W., Bradenton.

Vehicle parades also are being planned.

For more information, email Maureen Dardinski at sparechang1@gmail.com or call the Manatee County Democratic Party office at 941-301-4336.

Please, send notices and listings for Vote Notes to news@islander.org.

Meetings

Anna Maria City

Aug. 27, 6 p.m., city commission.

Sept. 10, 6 p.m., city commission (budget).

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-7086130, cityofannamaria.com.

Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach resident Carolyn Dickson pauses after voting in the Aug. 18 primary at the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall. Of 746 registered voters in Bradenton Beach, 230 cast ballots in the primary, according to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Catherine Mackey of Holmes Beach arrives to cast her primary ballot Aug. 18 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Holmes beach adopts county mitigation strategy Manatee County is disaster planning.

At an Aug. 18 meeting, Holmes Beach commissioners unanimously approved a resolution adopting the county local mitigation strategy plan.

The LMS, adopted by the county in 1999 and renewed every five years, plans countywide pre-disaster mitigation efforts to reduce risk and aid in postdisaster recovery.

“The LMS focuses not only on risk of flooding and hurricanes but with all hazards to which a community might be vulnerable, including natural, technological and societal hazards,” according to the more than 600-

Clampdown An autocycle — certified as a motorcycle with three tires, a steering wheel and nonstraddle seats — sits Aug. 20 outside the Toy Barn, 5604 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. City commissioners unanimously voted Aug. 18 to prohibit rental of the vehicles, but grandfathered rentals by the Toy Barn. The commission directed the city attorney to draft a moratorium on rentals of the vehicles. The first reading will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

Sept. 1, 9:15 a.m., commission.

Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m., CRA. Sept. 2, 2 p.m., Scenic WAVES. Sept. 3, 5 p.m., commission (budget).

Sept. 3, 6 p.m., city commission.

Sept. 8, 10 a.m., city commission.

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

Holmes Beach

Sept. 9, 6 p.m., planning commission.

Sept. 10, 6 p.m., city commission (budget).

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

page plan.

The plan covers mitigation, prevention, protec- Manatee County tion, preparedness, response and recovery for disasters, Aug. 31, 9 a.m., commission (budget). including hurricanes, harmful algal blooms, sea level Sept. 3, 9 a.m., commission (land use). rise, sinkholes, civil disturbance, mass shootings, mass Sept. 14, 6 p.m., commission (budget). migration and terrorist acts.

Sept. 15, 9 a.m., commission.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., requires the city to plan to receive mitigation project Palmetto, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org. grant funds.

Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach also adopted Of interest the plan.

Sept. 1, 4 p.m., Manatee County Council of Gov— ChrisAnn Allen ernments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto.

Sept. 7 is Labor Day, many government buildings are closed.

RoadWatch

Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following: • Multiple locations in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline replacement project continues. Impacted areas include Gulf Drive, Bay Drive South, Church Avenue and Cortez Road. Expect construction in rights of way.

• Cortez Road and 119th Street West in Cortez: Work to realign the intersection of 119th Street West at Cortez Road/State Road 684 continues. Drivers can expect lane closures 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures.

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Renourishment pushes south

An extractor pours fresh sand Aug. 20 onto the beach near 23rd Street in Bradenton Beach as two bulldozers level the escarpment. The construction is part of a $17 million renourishment project piping sand from offshore to replenish the beach.

The view south from 26th Street in Bradenton Beach shows a pipe delivering sand Aug. 20 to renourishment equipment near 23rd Street. The pipe is part of a $17 million project to restore eroded beaches.

Beach renourishment is expected to run through October and will end at Longboat Pass. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Allen

HB sets new building fees Two bulldozers work in concert Aug. 20 to smooth fresh sand pumped onshore from a barge over a seabed about a quarter-mile offshore.

Weeks remain for islanders to join Census 2020 count Island residents have five more weeks to respond to the 2020 census to avoid an undercount that could cost the state and local community money for programs and impact representation in Congress.

U.S. census workers began door-to-door visits in mid-August to follow up at properties where people haven’t yet responded to the survey.

However, the easiest way to respond is to answer the census questions online at www.mu2020census. gov or by phone at 844-330-2020.

As of Aug. 17, 57.1% of Manatee County residents had responded to the survey, trailing Florida’s overall count of 60.6%.

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Anna Maria Island, along with west and south Manatee County, are the areas where the most residents need to be counted.

“Taking the census is an important civic duty that only takes a few minutes,” Manatee County administrator Cheri Coryea said in a news release. “If you’ve completed the census already please remind your family, friends and neighbors. It’s a small time investment that will help build a better community for years to come.”

Mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census guides funding for a range of programs and services, including health care, roads, schools, food assistance and much more. The count also determines how many seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are allocated to each state.

— Lisa Neff

An update is in the books.

Holmes Beach commissioners Aug. 18 unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance on a new fee schedule for building application and permit fees, proposed by building official Neal Schwartz.

The commission approved the ordinance with no discussion or public comment at the meeting.

The city based the updated schedule on an evaluation of 2019’s transactions for contracts and fees. Schwartz said he would review the schedule annually.

The state mandates the city cannot incur revenue from the fees, which cover the cost of running the department.

The majority of the fees remained the same, but the commission changed some to a flat rate, and weddings and events on the beach or other public land require a temporary use permit.

— ChrisAnn Allen

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Opinion

Our

It was all in the cards

Some years back, two very dear friends died within a week of one another and I was in Haiti, helping the many poor souls there who had little to nothing without our aid.

The massive earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, was devastating to the country where another friend operated a mission.

It was 2010 and W.H. “Snooks” Adams, born and raised in Cortez, died April 27 followed by former Holmes Beach Mayor Patricia Geyer on May 1.

And I was away, unable to assist with my friends’ obituaries, attend their services or pay respects to their families.

Now we have COVID-19. There’s no way to visit a hospital or hospice facility.

There is no service and no closure.

There’s little we can do to show our respect to the person who died or their family.

So it goes in this time of quarantine and overwhelming concern for the spread of the coronavirus.

This past week, on Aug. 20, my good and dear friend Bill Shearon died.

And his partner, also a dear friend, is grieving.

We broke protocol and met, largely for her to pass along to me Bill’s hand-scratched obituary with a note: “For Bonner’s final opportunity to edit and make my words proper.”

This privilege, granted me by the man who guided a small city on Anna Maria Island — plagued with infighting — to a more secure future, a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility, was a great honor.

His impact on the future of Bradenton Beach led the government to meet its obligation to maximize income and spend more wisely. It insured the city could succeed as it moved forward, beyond his administration.

He did all this at a time when adversarial interests divided the city, mounted attacks to derail his guidance and remove the mayor’s responsibilities and oversight and rallied to remove him from office with a recall vote, which resulted in a loss for Bill of eight votes.

His opponent on the same recall ballot in 2015 won the mayor’s seat by 13 votes.

But Bill was determined to finish the job he started and soon after — five months later — he ran again and regained his seat with the help and faith of many friends.

He won on a 195-195 tie vote that was broken by a draw of cards. Opponent: 10 of clubs. Shearon: Ace of clubs.

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Bill, Tjet and I were sure our friend and former Islander editor Paul Roat was smiling down on us.

He died almost a year earlier, but before he left us, he made sure we became friends.

We shared a sadness and gratitude for all the fond memories.

Thank you, Bill. Thank you for your perseverance and for your guidance and, most of all, for your vision

for Anna Maria Island.

And to all of you, stay tuned to the weather and The Islander on Facebook.

You can join us in tracking the two storms heading into the Gulf of Mexico, whether you’re on the beach or in the far corners of our subscriber base.

And hang onto your umbrellas and hats.

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org

Opinion

Your

Get counted

With 2020 being the kind of year it’s been, it would have been easy to have missed your census application in the mail or put it aside.

However, the census is a significant opportunity to make a positive difference for our communities.

The population count each decade determines allocations of federal funds — a third of Florida’s general revenues come from federal funding.

Census data is used to determine community needs for hospitals, roads, parks, schools, transportation, 911 systems, elderly support services, school lunch initiatives — things that affect every one of us.

As of Aug. 17, our island community was faring among the worst in the county for census responses.

With a national return rate of 63.9%, a Florida rate of 60.6%, a Manatee County rate of 57.1%, our island cities are markedly low: Anna Maria City 26.2%, Holmes Beach 33.3% and Bradenton Beach 23.2%.

The good news is we have time to improve.

Though the opportunity to respond is now ending Sept.

30 rather than Oct. 31, we still have five weeks. That’s five weeks to return our survey and to remind neighbors, friends, co-workers to answer their survey.

One factor in our low response rate on the island is the number of vacation rental homes.

If you own a rental home but declare your resi-

Skimming online …

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To subscribe, visit islander.org. dency elsewhere, it would have made sense to assume that you didn’t need to fill out a census form for your rental property.

However, the opposite is true. Until you respond to say that no one resides at that location — listing occupants as zero — your property will continue to show up as uncounted.

Let’s each of us make sure we get counted.

Susan Timmons, Holmes Beach

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From the archives

10&20 years ago

From the Aug. 23, 2000, issue

• Administrative Law Judge Lawrence Stevenson dismissed a challenge filed by the Perico 8, a group claiming the 686-unit high-rise condominium project proposed for Perico Island was inconsistent with Bradenton’s comprehensive plan. Stevenson ruled the eight complainants would not be affected by the project.

• Bradenton Beach Mayor Gail Cole and Holmes Beach Commissioner Sandy Haas-Martens said they would seek appointment to the Manatee County Tourist Development Council. Haas-Martens said no island elected official had ever been appointed to the TDC. • Anna Maria commissioners voted to allocate $35,000 to the Anna Maria Island Community Center for parking from the city’s 1999-00 budget. Despite several requests and an approved site-plan and construction permit, some commissioners disagreed with the center’s parking proposal, which included backout parking along Magnolia Avenue.

Catching air Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island members help kids soar on swings with the donation of playground equipment to the Happiness House, a care home for children in Bradenton. The photo was circa 1976-79. Islander Photos: Manatee County Public Library System

From the Aug. 25, 2010, issue

… Moving sand

Find The Islander dating to November 1992 online at the uofF Digital Newspaper Collection at ufdc.ufl.edu.

Jaycees members take part in a groundbreaking ceremony at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

The photo is dated August 1967.

• Research Data Services reported a survey of visitors to Manatee County found the Anna Maria City Pier was the No. 1 attraction. Visitors’ secondfavorite attraction? The Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton.

• Bradenton Beach’s community redevelopment agency was planning to fund a walkover to the beach at the west end of Bridge Street. About $15,000 was to be budgeted for design and construction.

• The annual Sarasota Bay Scallop Search took place, with volunteers going out on the bay to count — not collect — scallops. The 150 volunteers found 15 scallops compared to 180 the prior year.

— Lisa Neff

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Streetlife

Staff reports

Island police reports

Anna Maria Aug. 14, 200 block of Palmetto Avenue, noise. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office received a loud noise complaint about 10:20 p.m. A citation was issued.

Aug. 16, 900 block of North Shore Drive, noise.

The MCSO responded to a complaint about loud noise at 10:30 p.m. A citation was issued.

Aug. 17, 100 Bay Blvd., Anna Maria City Pier.

The MCSO received a report of an overdose at about 1 a.m. No additional information was provided.

Aug. 17, 200 block of Willow Avenue, noise. The MCSO responded to a complaint about loud noise at about 7 p.m. The complainant said loud music could be heard across a canal. A deputy did not hear loud music but provided renters with city regulations.

The MCSO polices Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach Aug. 8, 1500 block of Gulf Drive South, battery. A woman called 911 to request medical help for an alleged victim of battery. Bradenton Beach police officers and Manatee County sheriff’s deputies searched the area but didn’t identify a suspect. The victim was taken to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Aug. 15, Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive S., trespass. A Bradenton Beach police officer arrived after a manager complained about two guests who refused to comply with COVID-19 safety measures. The officer issued trespass warnings.

Aug. 17, Daiquiri Deck, 107 Bridge St., trespass. A BBPD officer responded to complaints from a restaurant manager about a man panhandling outside the establishment. The manager trespassed the man, who complied with the order.

Aug. 17, 100 block of Gulf Drive South, warrant arrest. An officer observed four people drinking alcohol

Moose gallops up to food truck

The Moose Lodge is taking steps to satisfy members during a kitchen redo.

The Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge No. 2188 in Bradenton Beach sent emails Aug. 20 announcing service from two food trucks at the lodge the week beginning Aug. 24, while the kitchen closed for renovations.

The Moose said the Maine Line lobster truck would set up in the parking lot Aug. 24 and operate until 8 p.m. or the food sells out.

The Sausage Express food truck is scheduled to operate noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The lodge also hosted food trucks Aug. 17 and Aug. 19.

However, Bradenton Beach permit technician Karen Aiken told The Islander Aug. 21 that food trucks are not permitted within city limits without special permits.

And the Moose, she said, had not acquired a permit to host any of the advertised food trucks.

Aiken said building official Steve Gilbert was investigating the matter.

— Ryan Paice

Cops & Courts

FDLE: Sex offender registers Holmes Beach address

A 30-year-old male sex offender has registered a Bradenton Beach address.

The man reported a temporary residence in the 100 block of sixth Street, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Aug. 18 report.

He was convicted in December 2009 of kidnapping and sexual battery in Hillsborough County.

The FDLE registry shows other sex offenders in the area as of Aug. 20: • A 57-year-old male offender in the 4200 block of the 129th Street West in Cortez.

• A 61-year-old male offender in the 100 block of Ninth Street North in Bradenton Beach.

Sex offenders must register permanent and temporary addresses with the sheriff in the county where he or she resides as well as transient locations unless otherwise ordered by a court. and blocking a beach access. The officer instructed them to dispose of their alcohol and provide identification.

One person had a county warrant for failing to appear in court. The man was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail. The others left.

BBPD polices Bradenton Beach.

Cortez Aug. 12, Tide Tables restaurant, 12507 Cortez Road W., threats. MCSO deputies responded to calls from a man who was helping to protect a woman who allegedly received threats while she was fishing. The woman told deputies a man in a truck stared at her and threatened to kill her. The deputies did not find a suspect.

MCSO polices Cortez.

Holmes Beach Aug. 12, Grassy Point Preserve, 3017 Ave. C, trespass. A person reported someone sleeping on a picnic table. A Holmes Beach police officer issued a one-year trespass warning.

Aug. 12, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, criminal mischief. A person kicked and hit the glass door of the trolley, causing it to shatter. He was trespassed from the trolley system and issued a notice to appear.

Aug. 12, Alvin’s Island gift shop, 3602 E. Bay Drive, theft. A box of merchandise was reported stolen from behind the store.

Aug. 13, 4300 block of Second Avenue, larceny.

A person reported a wallet stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Aug. 13, 600 block of Manatee Avenue West, traffic. An officer observed a person driving 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. Upon stopping the motorist, the officer determined he had a suspended license. The driver was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail.

Aug. 14, 100 block of 30th Street, dog on beach. An officer responded to a report of a dog on the beach. The owner was asked to remove the dog and was cited.

Aug. 15, 100 block of 31st Street, alcohol. An officer gave a group of people drinking alcohol on the beach a verbal warning but later witnessed one of the group

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BB man arrested for alleged domestic battery

Bradenton Beach police officers arrested resident Dave Mack Aug. 15 for alleged felony domestic battery.

An officer from the Bradenton Beach Police Department met with a woman who alleged Mack pushed her while they were arguing.

She signed an affidavit to file charges against Mack, who allegedly fled when police were called.

Mack was found in a nearby tree, arrested and transported to Manatee County jail.

He was released Aug. 16.

— Ryan Paice

again consuming alcohol and cited the person.

Aug. 15, 4300 block of Gulf Drive, traffic. An officer was alerted by the license plate reader system to a motorist with a suspended license. The driver was issued a notice to appear and the vehicle towed.

Aug. 16, 3900 block of East Bay Drive, marijuana.

An officer observed a motorist fail to stop at a flashing red light. Upon stopping the driver, the officer smelled marijuana, which was retrieved from the passenger door.

The driver was cited for not stopping at the light and possession of less than 2 grams of marijuana.

Aug. 16, 700 block of Manatee Avenue West, traffic.

A driver failed to stop at a flashing red light and was stopped by an HBPD officer. The officer determined the motorist’s license was suspended. The driver was cited for not stopping and issued a notice to appear.

Aug. 17, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, traffic. An officer was alerted by the LPR system to a motorist with a suspended license. The driver was cited and the license and plate were confiscated.

Aug. 18, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave. W., warrant, controlled substance. An officer observed someone on a bike at night with improper lighting. Upon stopping the cyclist, the officer determined the person had two warrants and found methamphetamine and paraphernalia. The cyclist was cited for the bike violation and arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Aug. 18, Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, warrant. An officer received an LPR hit on a motorist, who had a warrant out of Monroe County.

The officer stopped the vehicle, confirmed the alert and arrested the driver.

Aug. 18, 6300 block of Marina Drive, traffic. An HBPD officer received a license plate reader hit for a driver with a suspended license. He stopped the motorist, who was cited for expired registration and no insurance, as well as driving with a suspended license.

Aug. 19, 4300 block of Gulf Drive, traffic. A patrol officer was alerted by the LPR system to a vehicle with a stolen plate. The officer also determined the vehicle registration was expired, the motorist had a suspended license and no insurance. The driver was cited, the plate removed and the vehicle towed.

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The Anna Maria Island Privateers set the calendar for a 50th anniversary celebration, with events beginning in early January 2021.

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Big exhibit, ‘Small wonders’ An image of a katydid. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature presents “Small Wonders: Insects in Focus,” a series of images by Bob Sober, who photographs tiny insects and presents them on a human scale, allowing visitors to see the patterns, textures, colors and details oftentimes too small to appreciate. The museum is at 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. There is an admission fee. For more details, contact the museum at 941-746-4131 or visit the website, www.bishopscience.org for hours. Islander Courtesy Photo

Privateers chart course for 2021, 50th year

The Anna Maria Island Privateers are looking ahead to a happy new year.

The nonprofit plans a 50th anniversary party Jan. 9, 2021, but before the “kickoff” bash they plan an island “carouse” Jan. 2.

The calendar for 2021, announced in mid-August, also includes: • Capture of Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy at city hall Jan. 10.

• Thieves Market series beginning in January.

• Capture of Manatee County commissioners and participation in heritage month and St. Patrick’s Day festivities in March.

• Whitey Horton Putt Putt Golf Tournament and also a classic car show in April.

‘Mask up’ movement • “Grog-off” competition and coordinating the Manatee County leaders in August launched the Shiprek Poker Run in May. Mask up Manatee campaign to promote precau• Summer celebrations with the Snooks Adams tions during the coronavirus pandemic. To join the Kids Day and a ribfest in June. effort and obtain the logo for social media or other • Treasure hunt, Fourth of July parade, Bradenton promotions, email the coalition at maskupmanatee@ Beach capture and Christmas in July celebration in gmail.com. Islander Courtesy Image July.

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• Island Night Parade, rum-tasting and October Fest in September.

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AME kids, PTO, et al adjust to pandemic protocols

By Brook Morrison Islander Reporter

For Anna Maria Elementary kindergartners, ABCs and handwashing go hand-in-hand.

“Not sure about you, but having a child in school with a smile on their face feels amazing,” said AME parent Tony Shard.

The 2020-21 school year began amid the coronavirus pandemic, with AME students required to wear face coverings in the classroom and throughout the campus, except during P.E. and recess, as well as maintain social distance.

What’s involved in a socially distanced gym class?

Yoga.

“Learning yoga is actually pretty fun and I’m getting better at holding plank for a long time,” said AME fourth-grade student Jackson Kennedy.

While the pandemic has required kids and adults to adhere to new policies and procedures, some elements of the AME school day have not changed, including morning routines — raising the flag, reciting the pledge of allegiance and broadcasting the school news.

But not all AME students are going to class, as a minority opted for e-learning.

And many fall semester events may not take place

this year.

Also, the AME Parent-Teacher Organization is adjusting.

“This year will certainly be different than years past because of the new restrictions due to COVID-19 and many of our annual events will need to be modified and new fundraising opportunities will need to be explored,” said a notice from the PTO, which offers families a $5 membership.

Sign-up and payment can be done online at amepto. org or via the membership form sent home with students on the first day of school.

2020-21 board elections will be in September.

The PTO is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the connection between students, educators and the community.

Typically, the organization holds fundraisers — some on campus and some off — to purchase from a wish list of items not covered by the school district to benefit math, reading and science programs.

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2020-21 school calendar

• Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day, no school.

• Monday, Oct. 12, record day, no school.

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

• Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break.

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

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

“We will be communicating with e-mail blasts from our website, Facebook page posts and flyers in backpacks,” said AME-PTO co-secretary Nicole Plummer.

For more about the PTO, go online to www.facebook.com/amepto.

AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Intrastate travel drives summer’s island tourism

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

Many vacationers filling beds and beaches earlier this summer arrived to Anna Maria Island on less than a tank of gas.

Research Data Services provided a visitor profile to Manatee County Tourist Development Council members, who met Aug. 17 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

The profile included demographics and other details about visitors in June, including from where they arrived, lodging location, length of stay and economic impact in the fourth month of the coronavirus in the United States.

By June, the state had eased restrictions on vacation rentals and allowed expanded operations at restaurants, but many pandemic precautions remained for tourism-related businesses and tourists.

In June, an estimated 48,710 people visited Manatee County from elsewhere in Florida. The number is 121.6% higher than the figure for June 2019, when 21,980 Floridians visited the county.

Meanwhile, Research Data Services reported no Europeans visited the county in June, down 100% from June 2019, when an estimated 14,320 visited.

“This is a big concern … because that European market is very important to us in the fall of the year, and it adds additional uncertainty in terms of how the rest of the year is going to shape up,” said RDS’s Anne Wittine.

About 12,230 visitors came from the Midwest, down 46.3% from the year before, and 12,930 people visited from the Northeast, down 73.2%.

An estimated 11,840 people from the Southeast visited and 620 Canadians visited, down 77.4% from June 2019.

Lodging numbers, room nights and spending in June were done compared to June 2019: • Room nights, down 13.5% at 137,100;

AMI TOURISM: Endless Season • Direct expenditures, down 21.6% at $48,350,400; • Economic impact, down 21.6% at $76,359,800; • Tourist tax collections, down 12.7% at $1,443,184.

Numbers also are down for fiscal year 2019-20: • Room nights, down 11.3% at 1,236,700; • Direct expenditures, down 15.5% at $465,672,700; • Economic impact, down 15.5% at $735,439,000; • Tourist tax collections, down 13.7% at 11,164,255.

Occupancy fell 16.2% in the county, as well as on Anna Maria Island.

Room rates also were down in June but held better on the island than the mainland. Room rates on Anna Maria Island dropped 5.7% from June 2019 to June

2020, but rates fell 17.6% on the mainland.

Wittine overall was upbeat about the numbers, considering the situation.

“Year to date, for this nine-month period, with three and a half months of it being impacted by COVID-19, we are remarkably only seeing visitors down by 13.7% and economic impact down by 5.5%,” she said.

The TDC also reviewed a report on activity at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, as well as heard from local leaders in the business and tourism communities, including Terri Kinder of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.

Also, the TDC voted unanimously to recommend the county commission rescind a $5 million commitment to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium to market its City Island operations and promote a new aquarium in Sarasota County.

In February, the county commission authorized funding of $1 million a year over five years, despite a recommendation from TDC for a lesser amount, $1.25 million over 25 years.

TDC member Barbara Baker, a hotelier, motioned to recommend rescinding the funding, which would come from the TDC’s reserve account, and revisit Mote’s request in a year.

The next TDC meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. The location is not determined.

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Consultant: No impact from LBK sewage spill

BB gives former mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archives home at library

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Longboat Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consultant says it found â&#x20AC;&#x153;no evidence of even a short-term impact of the sewage leak on bacteria levels in Sarasota Bay.â&#x20AC;?

The spill from Longboat Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wastewater pipeline began June 17 on the mainland and continued until June 30, when crews cleared a path through a mangrove forest on undeveloped land at Long Bar Pointe to make repairs. First estimates were that 26-million gallons of raw sewage spilled near the shore, but in August the estimate was revised down to 17-million gallons.

Longboat Key hired Environmental Science Associates to analyze the impact.

In a final report released Aug. 21, ESA said water sampling July 1-30 showed: â&#x20AC;˘ Enterococci bacterial levels were never above the relevant regulatory threshold. â&#x20AC;˘ Levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the waters nearest the leak exceeded regulatory limits on two sampling dates but not the first three dates. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sophisticated genetic analysesâ&#x20AC;? did not find evidence human waste was the source of the bacteria nearest the leak.

The town said â&#x20AC;&#x153;forensic evaluations into the cause and extent of the force main leak are ongoing.â&#x20AC;?

The town provided ESAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which as of Aug. 21 had not announced any penalties or ordered mitigation for the spill.

Meanwhile, environmental groups continued to monitor the spill and scrutinize the investigation, as well as warn about water quality in the region.

The watchdog group Suncoast Waterkeeper issued a summer water quality report Aug. 20 and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The results from our water monitoring program revealed chronic water quality problems in numerous places across Sarasota and Manatee (counties).

On multiple occasions, results yielded enterococcus concentrations that were several orders of magnitude higher than the regulatory limit.â&#x20AC;?

An ex-mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archives soon will have a safe place at Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach.

City commissioners voted 5-0 Aug. 20 on a resolution to preserve former Mayor Katie Pierolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s binders containing historical documentation on beach renourishment efforts and opposition to megabridges.

The Manatee County Public Library System digitized the content, but Pierola wanted a safe space for the hard copies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather see my binders at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico than see them thrown away,â&#x20AC;? Pierola said.

The resolution, drafted by Pierola, establishes a permanent collection for the 20 binders at the Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N. Pierola said Tingleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager was enthusiastic about the archives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long, long story, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to stay in this library,â&#x20AC;? Pierola said.

Commissioners thanked Pierola for her time as mayor and her efforts to preserve local history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just so phenomenal,â&#x20AC;? Commissioner Jan Vosburgh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so lucky to have had you.â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Ralph Cole moved to approve the resolution, and Commissioner Jake Spooner seconded the motion.

Commissioners also authorized city attorney Ricinda Perry to create an application for an internship at the city. The intern could be tasked with digitizing the binders and creating a webpage that would be linked to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.cityofbradentonbeach.com, to feature the content.

There was no public comment.

RIGHT: State Sen. President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, right, holds a certificate of appreciation and the Bradenton Beach flag he received Aug. 20 from Mayor John Chappie, left, for helping secure $2 million in state funds to bury the electric service utilities along Gulf Drive. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Island chamber offers TDC summer assessment Buy local.

Buy island.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce president Terri Kinder addressed Manatee County Tourist Development Council members Aug. 17, bringing AMI news to the convention center in Palmetto.

The chamber consists of 583 member-businesses, about 95% of them driven by tourism, Kinder told the TDC. Six months into the pandemic, she said membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; struggle continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As you go out there, stop and eat something,â&#x20AC;?

Kinder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop and buy something. Support small businesses.â&#x20AC;?

Kinder compared island commerce in June and July to the same period in 2019 and said generally:

â&#x20AC;˘ Resorts, which were not required to close during the state-ordered lockdown, saw better numbers this year than last year. â&#x20AC;˘ Vacation rental managers reported occupancy at 98%-100% after the state authorized short-term rentals to resume. â&#x20AC;˘ Larger restaurants, with seating at 50% capacity, reported business down 17%-25%. About the smaller restaurants, Kinder said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of them are struggling badly.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Retailers welcomed Manatee Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mask mandate, which requires face coverings inside businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It kept them from having to be the bad guy,â&#x20AC;? said Kinder.

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Tidings

Gathering

CrossPointe planning Wednesday Night Blast

CrossPointe Fellowship seeks to boost fellowship with Wednesday Night Blast events.

The church tradition was preempted by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, leadership and members are discussing how the events will operate.

Registration night for the first event will be 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the fellowship hall, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

The event will begin Sept. 2, with a supper at 6:15 p.m. and kids groups and adult study at 6:45 p.m.

For more information, call the church at 941-7780719.

CrossPointe adds Bible study

CrossPointe Fellowship will host a new Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study beginning Aug. 27.

The group will study “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer.

The church office, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, has books.

For more information, contact the church at 941778-0719 or info@mycpf.org.

Obituaries

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

9:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes EVENTS Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.

6:15 p.m. — Wednesday Night Blast registration, CrossPointe 10 a.m. — Roser Church.

Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-77810:30 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship.

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Monday-Friday CrossPointe Fellowship, Facebook.

8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Catholic Diocese of Venice, Spectrum cable TV. Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Facebook.

Thursday Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Facebook.

9:30 a.m. — Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Harvey Memorial Community Church, Facebook.

Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

Longboat Island Chapel, longboatislandchapel.org.

Saturday Roser Church, roserchurch.com.

4 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Sunday SAVE THE DATES 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Sept. 18-20, Rosh Hashanah.

Sept. 27-28, Yom Kippur Nov. 1, All Saints Day. Nov. 2, All Souls Day. Roser Memorial Community Church is resuming Dec. 10-18, Hanukkah. its Golfing for God programs at IMG Academy Golf Dec. 25, Christmas.

Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton.

Please, send notices to calendar@islander.org.

Gatherings are planned for the following Fridays

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— Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.

Play on nine holes will begin at 2:45 p.m. and dinner and Bible study will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Dinners will be limited to 16 people due to limited space and COVID-19 restrictions.

There is a fee.

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

Gathering

Please, send announcements, photographs and calendar listings for the religion page to news@ islander.org and calendar@islander.org.

Please, include a contact name and phone number, as well as announcements details.

People in the gallery give former Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon — and his service dog, Reece, a standing ovation Dec. 7, 2017. Shearon was recognized for his service with a certificate of appreciation at city hall, 107 gulf Drive N. Islander File Photo

William Thomas Shearon

William “Bill” Thomas Shearon, 73, of Bradenton Beach, died Aug. 20.

He was born Jan. 9, 1947, in Chicago and was raised in Wilmette, Illinois.

He graduated New Trier High School and attended college for a year and a half before he began a business career in grain elevators and farming in Sycamore, Illinois.

He then had a 27-year career as an independent petroleum marketer in three states, operating from Woodstock, Harvard and Elgin, all in Illinois, and in Markleville, Indiana.

Mr. Shearon served on three major oil company boards and on two trade association boards, one as president.

He was married 27 years to Nancy Jo Petty and they raised two children together in Sycamore.

Along with his life-partner of 25 years, Tjet Martin, he owned and operated Linger Longer, a resort rental property in Bradenton Beach.

He served the city of Bradenton Beach as a volunteer on the planning and zoning board and was elected as commissioner and mayor.

He requested a private family memorial service. A celebration of life is being planned for January 2021.

Memorial donations may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto, FL 34221, or Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, 7318 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243.

Mr. Shearon is survived by Tjet; daughters Kristine and husband Eddie Henderson and Barbie and husband Keith Behnke; grandchildren Dylan and wife Tricia, Kelsey, Brandon, Evan and Jeanette; brother David of Watkinsville, Georgia; and his support dog, Reece.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, his wife Nancy and son Kenny.

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Holmes Beach magistrate’s hearing resolves code issues

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

The Holmes Beach code compliance department is looking for resolution.

At an Aug. 19 teleconferenced hearing, special magistrate Michael Connolly, an attorney appointed by the city commission, heard a list of cases — several consolidated due to the same owner — dealing with ongoing code compliance violations.

When compliance is not achieved, the city calls on a special magistrate to rule on alleged violations and, if necessary, set fines and fees.

Erica Augello, an attorney with Trask Daigneault law firm of Clearwater, represented the city.

Attorneys Louis Najmy, Jason Miller and Aaron Thomas, all of the Najmy Thompson firm of Bradenton, represented the respondents.

Code compliance supervisor JT Thomas presented the cases, with assistance from code officer Robin Holmes Beach building official Neal Schwartz Evangelisto. inspects cabanas at the Blue Water Beach Club, Bali Hai The owners of the resort property at 6900 Gulf Drive, Bali Hai JV LLC, were cited for work done without permits and alcohol sales without an approved site plan.

A January inspection by Thomas and city building official Neal Schwartz, based on a complaint of unpermitted work, determined that contractors were working beyond the scope of the permits. Schwartz said it appeared two units on the property were being remodeled without a permit and a storage area was being converted to a bar. A stop work order was posted.

Additionally, the property owners opened a bar for guests — a change of use triggering a site plan review, according to city — and advertised the lounge with unpermitted signs.

Najmy argued the city allowed the bar for guests and a site plan was under review. He also questioned the necessity of permitting for some of the work and cited miscommunication on behalf of the city.

Connolly ruled there was a violation of a change in use of the storage/bar area without an approved site plan and the signage implied the resort planned to serve people other than hotel guests.

He also found some remodeling work was done without a permit, in violation of the stop work order.

Anna Maria Island Inn IDK Inc. of Holmes Beach was cited for three violations, including work done without a permit, an invalid vacation rental certificate and a zoning violation on the property at 3501 Gulf Drive. A stop work order was posted July 9 at the property, but Thomas said work continued and a second stop work order was issued.

Connolly ruled the property owners were in violation of the stop work orders and lacked a vacation rental certificate in the owner’s name. He directed the property owner to remove signage that stated rentals are available for less than seven days and said the 6306 Gulf Drive, to determine if the structures units could not be rented until a valid certificate was require a site plan review. Islander Screenshot obtained.

The owner was given 30 days to secure permits, Connolly gave the respondent 30 days to secure complete work and demolish units below base flood permits and commence work, as well as 30 days to elevation and was charged $127.24 for each of three obtain approval of a site plan. cases.

He imposed a cost of $127.24 for each case and said a hearing on fines would be set after compliance Blue Water Beach Club is achieved.

The property owner, Blue Water Resort AMI LLC, was cited for work without a permit at the Blue 305 73rd St. Water Beach Club, 6306 Gulf Drive. Upon inspecting The property owner, 305 73rd St. LLC, was cited the property in May, Schwartz determined the resort first in December 2019 for an unsafe and dilapidated placed cabanas with electrical hookups on a deck constructure. structed within a setback.

According to the code report, doors were missSchwartz said he must determine if the cabanas ing, windows were broken and building materials were are permanent or portable. If the structures cannot be strewn around the property, creating potential safety moved, a site plan and permits would be required. hazards.

If portable, they must be removed from the setback Schwartz testified that the property was boarded area. up Aug. 3, at the city’s cost, after the owner did not Connolly ruled there was a violation of the electrirespond to the notice. cal work and decking on the property and provided 21 Additionally, the property was permitted for roof days for the owner to apply for a permit. Meanwhile, work, but Schwartz observed work on the property that the city can determine if the structures are permaexceeded the scope. nent.

Connolly ruled the property was in violation and The next special magistrate hearing will be at must be corrected. He found the respondent had until 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at city hall, 5801 Marina Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. to remove building materials from Drive.

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He said a hearing will be scheduled to determine a fine. The owner was charged the fee of $127.24 and the cost for securing the property would be assessed at a future hearing.

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Nesting notes

By ChrisAnn Allen

Sea turtle hatches escalate, lighting cause for concern

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been moved, given time to incubate and now they are emerging like mad.

The sea turtles hatching on Anna Maria Island during the 2020 nesting season have weathered unique circumstances on their path to the Gulf of Mexico.

All nests in Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach laid since season Allen began at the end of April have been relocated north to Anna Maria due to a $17 million beach renourishment project, which started July 8 at 77th Street in Holmes Beach and will continue pumping sand to the shore south to Longboat Pass.

The project is slated to end Oct. 31, paralleling hatching season.

The nests were moved to an area determined most viable based on condition of the sand, width of the beach and lack of lighting concerns, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring executive director Suzi Fox. Lights visible from the shoreline can draw sea turtles away from the water, increasing the chances of death by predation, dehydration or exhaustion.

It appeared a private light atop a pole at a Holmes Beach residence shined toward the â&#x20AC;&#x153;nurseryâ&#x20AC;? area where relocated nests are hatching and could be causing disorientations.

Fox said Aug. 20 that the property owner doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live there and Holmes Beach code compliance has attempted to contact the owner to turn off the light,

A light shining near about 65 relocated sea turtle nests in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;nurseryâ&#x20AC;? area near White Avenue at the boundary between Holmes Beach and Anna Maria could be causing hatchling disorientations. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Allen

which would require the use of a bucket truck due to the poleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s height.

Previously concealed foliage might have led the fixture to be unnoticed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighting the roof of the house and no one is there,â&#x20AC;? Fox said.

She added that usually she asks people to replace bulbs with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-approved bulbs but the light serves no purpose, so it could be shut off.

Fox said there were 65 nests that hatched in the affected area and hatchlings from 60 nests appeared to become disoriented and crawl away from the Gulf and toward the light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;About 6,000 turtles came out of those nests,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of those, we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite sure how many made it to the water.â&#x20AC;?

Fox said beachfront residents must make sure lights visible from the shoreline are compliant with sea turtle regulations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just need everybody to do the right thing and make sure they are set with lights on the north end,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve still got about 200 nests left to hatch and would like to wrap up a successful season.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on nesting season, contact AMITW executive director Suzi Fox at suzifox@ gmail.com or 941-778-5638.

HB commission ďŹ&#x201A;oats adopt-a-reef program

By ChrisAnn Allen Islander Reporter

Anna Maria Island is flooded with concerns for water quality.

So island municipalities are considering sustainable ways to clean the water.

At an Aug. 18 teleconferenced meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a project in partnership with the Center of Anna Maria Island to encourage people to purchase small, artificial reef systems for installation under docks in Holmes Beach.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm and Commissioner Pat Morton voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;nay.â&#x20AC;? Commissioners Kim Rash, Carol Soustek and Terry Schaefer voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;yay.â&#x20AC;?

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grapefruit skin contains a newly registered active ingredient for insect repellents. Consumers can expect to find repellents on the market by early 2021.

The product could protect from mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and fleas. Islander Courtesy Photo

By Lisa Neff

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My grandmother recited Walt Whitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poetry chapter and verse.

My mom knew well the work of Rod McKuen, the poet of the times in the early 1970s.

I know from memorization one Robert Frost poem, but also an entire childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book of rhymes and limericks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Autograph Book,â&#x20AC;? a gift on Easter in my 10th year, contained what I considered then to be edgy, Neff funny verse. I soon made memory of the material, cover to cover.

A favorite rhyme went: I wish I were a grapefruit/

And hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason why/If I were a grapefruit/Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d squirt you in the eye.

Many times I said or sang the grapefruit rhyme.

And a few times I squirted grapefruit juice to annoy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or repel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a sibling, making a pest of myself.

Back then, the kids in my neighborhood burned â&#x20AC;&#x153;punk sticksâ&#x20AC;? at night to keep flying pests. The punks fired up like incense, and because some high schooler told us they consisted of camel dung, we chased after each other with smoking sticks.

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Each reef forms an ecosystem supporting hundreds of fish, crabs and shrimp, and filters about 30,000 gallons of water per day once fully developed, according to the Ocean Habitats website.

The reefs are about 2 feet by 3 feet in size, can be installed underneath a dock and are constructed of materials that last about 500 years in saltwater.

Schaefer, liaison to the center, supported the idea and asked to place the project on the August meeting agenda.

He proposed the city seek private donors, based on a suggestion from Jayne Christenson, a candidate for a commission seat in the November election.

Schaefer said the city could market the reefs in concert with the center. The city would approve the location and keep a record of donors. Funds would be paid directly to the center.

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Christenson, who was on the line for the Aug. 18 teleconferenced meeting, offered to personally purchase a reef.

She compared the campaign to adopting sea turtle nests through Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way for visitors, residents and even Manatee County residents to participate in a program that helps the island environment,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said the longevity of the reef material is concerning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if freed from a dock during a storm, it could become pollution.

Morton and Kihm shared her concerns.

She said she was reticent to attach the reefs to city-owned docks that are leased to the public.

Titsworth suggested instead seeding clams in grass flats to help with water quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just feel if we do something like that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more in keeping with our area without leaving a footprint and it will allow us the same benefits of cleaning that water,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Schaefer said the two forms of water purification are â&#x20AC;&#x153;not mutually exclusive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am fully in favor of continuing to look for other means to help purify our water,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this is a proven product to do so, now.â&#x20AC;?

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On the horizon, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new tool developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as an active ingredient to repel and kill mosquitoes and other potentially harmful insects.

The ingredient, nootkatone, is found in small quantities in grapefruit skin and yellow cedar trees.

The health and beauty industry uses nootkatone, which gives the grapefruit its characteristic smell and taste, in citrus-smelling shampoos and conditioners.

The food industry uses nootkatone for flavoring, including in beverages such as Squirt and Fresca.

The EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move earlier this summer means companies can use nootkatone in insect repellents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing new alternatives to existing bite-prevention methods paves the way to solving one of biggest challenges in preventing vector-borne diseases â&#x20AC;&#x201D; preventing bites,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Jay C. Butler, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC. Statements from the EPA and CDC both suggested a nootkatone-fueled repellent might attract consumers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy products containing synthetics, such as DEET. Studies show when nootkatone is formulated into repellents, it can provide several hours of protection from mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and fleas and yet, the chemical is considered nontoxic to humans and other mammals, as well as birds, fish and bees.

Nootkatone also might be effective against sandflies and lice.

The EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authorization this summer means companies can apply for approval to make nootkatonebased sprays, lotions and soaps.

However, products likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach the consumer market before early 2022.

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Adult soccer standings tight on top, horseshoes, golf on tap Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

With one week left in the regular season of the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, the standings are tight.

Cassidy Four teams of nine are bunched at the top.

Right now, goal differential is the only way to rank Beach Bums, Ross Built, Solid Rock Construction and Sato Real Estate, which all have 4-3 records. Beach Bums is on top with a plus-7 goal differential, while Ross and Solid Rock follow with plus-3 margins. Sato holds down fourth place with a negative-3 margin. The fifth-place team, Vintage Beach is 3-3-2, but holds the highest goal differential at plus-11. Moss Builders at 3-3-1 holds down sixth place, while Signature Granite, Blalock Walters and Gulfview Windows and Doors complete the standings.

Action Aug. 20 at the center saw Signature Granite cruise to a 10-2 victory over Sato Real Estate behind four goals and an assist from Zack Leib and two goals each from Katie Christianson and Damir Glavan.

Goalie Scott Bear came through with six saves to help preserve the victory for Signature Granite.

Murap Akay had a goal and an assist and Steve Oelfke had a goal and eight saves between the pipes in the loss.

The second match of the night saw Vintage Beach double-up on Solid Rock 10-5 behind four goals from Clancy Vaughn and two goals and two assists from Joey Hutchinson. Two goals each from Nick Bouchard and Cole Peterson along with four saves and an assist

ugly grouper and West Coast Surf Shop face off in the youth soccer league in June 2019. Another season of youth soccer is planned to start, with registration required by Aug. 25. Players can register online at centerami.org or at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call the center at 941-778-1908.

from Ben Sato contributed to the victory.

The third match of the evening saw Beach Bums shut out Blalock Walters 4-0 behind two goals from Kevin Roman and a goal and an assist from Connor Haughey. Yuri Pereira completed the scoring with one goal and Jason Sato came through with eight saves to help preserve the victory.

The last match of the night saw Moss Builders hold on for a 6-4 victory behind two goals each from Aaron Parkin and Brent Moss. Daniel Anderson added a goal and two assists while Ryan Moss notched one

goal and Zack Long finished with eight saves in the victory.

Garrett Furman scored two goals to lead Ross Built, which also received a goal and an assist from Tyler Pullen and Jake Ross. Chris Circharo helped preserved the victory with seven saves on the day.

Horseshoe news Two teams advanced to the knockout round to determine a champion during Aug. 19 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

Tim Sofran walked his way to the winner’s circle with a 24-10 victory over Jerry Disbrow and Neil Hennessey.

The Aug. 22 games saw two teams advance to the playoffs after posting 2-1 records in pool play. Sofran again found himself in the winner’s circle, this time teaming up with Gary Howcroft for a 21-17 victory over Bob Heiger and Hennessey.

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

Key Royale news Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach teed off Aug. 17 with the men playing a ninehole modified-Stableford system match. Fred Miller and Bill MacMillan both posted a plus-3 to finish in a tie for first place.

The plus-3 means they were three points higher than their average points per round.

The women’s Tuesday morning match was canceled due to rain.

The men played their weekly scramble Aug. 19.

The team of Diane Miller, Deb Richardson, Dave Richardson and Bill Shuman took first place.

In the zone The new Canopy Zone is open at Manatee County’s Robinson Preserve, where visitors can follow a boardwalk into the trees. The amenity, open sunrise to sunset, features rope bridges, climbing nets and slides and a bird’s-eye view of waterways. The Canopy Zone can be accessed at the preserve entrance at the end of Ninth Avenue Northwest in Bradenton. Islander Courtesy Photo

Feds evaluating Gulf for ‘aquaculture’ opportunities The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Aug. 20 a focus study evaluating “aquaculture” opportunities in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

NOAA Fisheries also is focused on evaluating aquaculture opportunities in federal waters off southern California.

Eight more opportunity areas may be identified under a May executive order on promoting “American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth.”

Each area will support three to five aquaculture farms of varying types, including finfish, shellfish and macroalgae.

NOAA, in a news release, said analysis and public input will shape the configuration of the aquaculture projects and determine the exact locations.

Already before the federal government is a proposal for a pilot fish farm about 45 miles southwest of Longboat Pass in the Gulf.

Hawaiian-based Ocean Era proposes hanging a copper-alloy mesh cage about 17 meters in diameter about 40 meters below the water’s surface using a mooring system that can rotate with the current.

Ocean Era wants to raise almaco jack in a pen in the gulf of Mexico.

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The pen would hold 20,000 almaco jack for about 12 months, so the fish can grow from fingerlings to a market-ready 4.4 pounds each.

Other stakeholders in the project include Florida Sea Grant, which awards funding for aquaculture research, and Mote Marine Laboratory, which would hatch the fish in a land-based tank.

Environmental groups have said fish farms increase pollution and hurt small fishing businesses.

Ocean Era is seeking a pollution discharge permit from the Environmental Protection Agency.

— Lisa Neff

Charting the heat Climate Central gathered data and analyzed reports from more than 240 communities in the united States to chart “heat streaks” — the number of consecutive hot days — since 1970. Prolonged spells of heat are symptoms of climate change. About 74% of communities analyzed recorded an increase in their longest heat streak. Islander Courtesy graphic

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Use radar to avoid storms, employ fish finder for hookups

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

With the recent frequency of rain storms moving from the Gulf of Mexico, anglers are watching the sky.

Larger showers can turn into torrential downpours, with high wind gusts and lightning. So keep a watchful eye.

And, with radar being available on smartphones, you should be able Stasny to avoid severe situations.

As far as the fishing goes, inshore anglers are enjoying some good action on the catchand-release trio — snook, trout and redfish.

For the snook and reds, the best action is during the hours around sunrise, provided you have a swift tide and clean water.

Casting baits along mangrove shorelines and oyster bars is a smart bet.

On deeper areas away from shore, spotted seatrout are making a good showing. Mixed in with the bite are ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and mangrove snapper. Snapper in these areas makes it possible to take a few fish home for dinner.

Offshore, reports of permit and amberjack being caught around reefs and wrecks are encouraging.

Other species, such as groupers and yellowtail snapper, are being caught around areas of hard bottom and other structure.

Also, predators such as shark and barracuda are abundant, providing great action for anglers looking to catch something big and toothy.

Capt. Warren Girle is targeting a variety of species throughout the grass flats of Sarasota and Tampa bays. Free-lining live shiners over deep grass areas lures Spanish mackerel, bluefish, jack crevalle ladyfish, mangrove snapper and catch-and-release trout.

With this assortment, anglers are enjoying great light-tackle catch-and-release action and, with the snapper present, they’re putting some fish in the cooler.

On the shallower flats, Girle is finding good action for clients, especially on catch-and-release snook.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is finding action around the nearshore reefs and wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.

Permit are the highlight of the nearshore adventures, with fish averaging 10 pounds. Casting live crabs or pompano jigs is luring the elusive fish to the hook.

While in the Gulf, Lowman is coming across schools of bonita. There isn’t much food value to these fish, but the power they exude on light tackle is not for the faint of heart.

In Tampa Bay, Lowman is finding good action on the flats. Deeper grass flats are host to catch-andrelease trout mackerel, bluefish, ladyfish and the shallower flats are producing action on catch-and-release snook and redfish.

Capt. Jason Stock says amberjack are the highlight for his clients. Live bait offerings and artificials such as surface plugs attract the aggressive reef dwellers.

Permit are another species accommodating Stock.

Sight-casting to schooling fish on the calm days is an unforgettable experience.

In areas where hard bottom exists, yellowtail snapper and almaco jacks round out the bite and provide some meat for the cooler.

Finally, hunting predatory fish such as sharks, barracuda and goliath grouper is a worthy choice.

Hamilton Brown at the Rod & Reel says mangrove snapper are the most evident bite.

Pier fishers purchasing live shrimp as bait are finding success. In fact, limits of snapper are being caught on the trusty shrimp. Catch-and-release snook are next in the lineup. Live shrimp work, as well as larger baits such as pinfish or mojarras.

When the bait schools are present, Spanish mackerel are being caught with some regularity. Brown suggests morning or evening if you plan on targeting these fish.

Capt. David White is finding excellent action on red grouper and yellowtail snapper while fishing offshore over areas of hard bottom. Live or frozen bait offerings get the job done.

Also, White is hooking up with some mangrove snapper and some amberjack.

Moving inshore, he is finding success on catchand-release species such as snook and redfish by casting live shiners along mangrove shorelines and oyster bars.

Send photos to fish@islander.org.

It’s time to catch bug fever Tammy Atherton of Holmes Beach asks, “got butter?” as she shows off the 9-pound lobster snagged by hand Aug. 7 by husband Ron in 70 feet of water off Anna Maria Island on a dive trip on their boat, Pour Choices. Florida lobster season opened Aug. 6 and don’t we know what was for dinner!

Robert Cobb and son Anthony along with friend Bryce Dominguez fished nearshore Aug.14, catching snapper and grouper on shiners.

The trio was visiting for the weekend from Tampa.

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

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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

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

DOG CRATE: 24 by 18 inches, 19.5 inches high.

Very good condition. $15. 941-761-1393.

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)

1994 BMW CONVERTIBLE: 318iC. Two-door, white, all good, all working, but no air conditioning.

Better than a golf cart! $999. 941-730-2606.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

SINGLE/QUEEN/KING beds: $40/$60/$80 (memory foam) with headboard, mattress cover, comforter, skirt. 941-779-9781.

CAR ROOF RACK fits Hyundai Tucson, $95, oil paintings, framed $25. 941-920-2494.

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 PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000.

See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

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.

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

ESTATE SALES

Residential & Commercial Full-service lawn maintenance.

Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

LICENSED & INSURED

Paradise Improvements

941.792.5600

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

Andrew Chennault

FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED Island References Lic#CBC056755 CBC 1253471

RDI CONSTRUCTION INC. Residential & Condo Renovations Kitchens • Bath • Design Service Carpentry • Flooring • Painting Commercial & Residential

References available • 941-720-7519

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CARPORT SALE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 27-29. Plants, art, miscellaneous. 2519 Ave. B, north Bradenton Beach.

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

Email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.

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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MOVING SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28. 424 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Jewelry, cabinets, kitchen set, wicker sofas and chairs, lamps, vintage kitchenware and linens, patio table, refrigerator, two desks, pashminas, children and ladies clothes.

Yard tools. Pix: www.estatesales.net. Sale by Julie McClure.

SALTY AIR PET Care: Save $10 for new clients.

Just head to my website: www.LaurenCares.org.

Drop-ins, walks, pet sitting, etc. See website for full details. 651-367-9245.

AdoptA-Pet

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FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

R O Z A N E H A N I P I C R A T H E R H A L T O P E A L P I T S A S H A P M A C Y O R Y A M A S S R I T I N N F I S U A R E T L A W A L E

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802 S Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 1,700 sfla / 2,205 sfur 3bed/2bath bayfront pool home built in 1975 on a 8,379 sq ft lot was sold 07/09/20, Rysal Enterprises LLC to Austin Brothers Properties LLC for $2,000,000; list $2,235,000.

107 Park Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,213 sfla 5bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2017 on a 5,301 sq ft lot was sold 07/01/20, ICIA Mortgage LLC to Zaremba for $1,925,000; list $1,950,000.

724 Holly Road, Anna Maria, a 2,098 sfla / 3,612 sfur 4bed/4½bath/2car pool home built in 2020 on a 5,249 sq ft lot was sold 06/29/20, Cote Family Business LLC to Ringelmann for $1,831,000; list $1,850,000.

408 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a 2832 sfla 4bed/3½bath/4car built in 2006 on a 7,261 sq ft lot was sold 07/10/20, Chandler to Sire USA Corp for $1,720,000; list $1,795,000.

422 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,597 sfla 3bed/2bath pool home built in 1950 on a 7.034 sq ft lot was sold 07/09/20, Craig Family Farms LLC to Castellucci for $900,000; list $1,100,000.

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

BOATS & BOATING

LOOKING TO PURCHASE a boat dock, 25 to 36 feet in Anna Maria. Please call or text with any opportunities. 267-664-4544.

2004 PROLINE 22-foot walk-around Cuddy. 2009 Suzuki 250-hp. 813-240-2697.

TWO KAYAKS FOR sale: Single person. $300 for both. 941-518-1216.

FISHING LOCAL FISHINg guIDE for hire. Wanna catch more fish, have better bait, learn the local waters? Your boat, my knowledge. Call Nelly, 40 years local fishing experience. 941896-2915.

HELP WANTED WANTED: GENERAL MANAGER. Will train.

Inquire in person at Vinny’s Italian Kitchen, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Print media, newspaper experience required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander. org.

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

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

SERVICES u FLY I drive your car anywhere in the uSA. Airport runs, anywhere. Office, 941-4476389. 941-545-6688.

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

CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows. We service VRBO and Airbnb. Licensed and insured. 941744-7983.

PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning.

Licensed and insured. 941-565-3931.

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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

LAWN & GARDEN

RENTALS Continued

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

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

941-778-5294.

ANNUAL RENTAL AT Village Green: Oversized villa with two-car garage, 2BR/2BA, full appliances, unfurnished, very clean. Recent updates include plantation shutters, air conditioning, newer paint and large heated pool. Over 55, no pets/smokers, First, last plus security, $1,795 monthly. Available Nov. 1. Please, call Jim, 781-603-2861.

CORNERSTONE OUTDOORS: LANDSCAPE, installs, tree trimming, full-service lawn maintenance, cleanups, pressure washing. 941-2841568.

PRIVATE CHEF NOW servicing Anna Maria Island. Let Chef Mark create an enticing dinner experience for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home. 219-313-9938. privatechefmm. com.

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

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

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

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

PIANO LESSONS AT your home, mine, or online.

Music will flourish! Scholarships available. Call/ text: 941-518-9973.

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

RESIDENTIAL-BUSINESS CLEANING by Jessie.

10-plus years experience. Top-brand cleaning products. Honest, mature, trustworthy. References from long-term clients. I work alone so no “crew” in your home. I have bimonthly openings. Text or leave a message at 941-526-9900.

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

I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-9203840.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-7957411. CAC184228.

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

The Islander offers the best results for your classified advertising dollar. Submit your ad on the website no later than noon Monday, at www.islander.org. For Monday holidays, the deadline is Friday.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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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ANNA MARIA CONDO: 2BR/1BA, pool, fishing dock, beach. $1,800/month off-season. Threemonth minimum. Real Estate Mart, 941-3561456.

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Windows & Doors 941-730-5045 WEATHERSIDE LLC

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to see their commitment to excellence validated by the travelers themselves.”

TripAdvisor is the world's largest online travel Bonner Joy platform, with travelers across the globe using the TriKudos pAdvisor site and app to view more than 867 million The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors reviews and opinions on 8.7 million accommodations, Bureau announced earlier this month that five accom- restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises. modation partners were recognized in the 18th annual Traveler’s Choice Awards from TripAdvisor.

Reaching from Chicago to beach The annual awards program recognizes travelers’ Skin-care expert and makeup artist Leah Chavie favorite hotels, restaurants and airlines around the has expanding her Chicago-based skin care boutique world, with winners recognized for the quality and to Anna Maria Island. quantity among the “millions of reviews, opinions Chavie, who recently celebrated the 10th anniverand ratings” on TripAdvisor in 2019, according to the sary of her boutique in Chicago, is scheduling appointBACVB news release. ments at her new location in Bradenton Beach.

Among the winners, representing Anna Maria The new Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique is in a Island, Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages in Holmes Beach historic house at 115 Third St., where she offers the received the highest honor — Travelers’ Choice Best same signature services that built her following in of the Best Award — presented to 1% of hotels world- Chicago, with a special emphasis on treatments that wide in the category “Best Service-United States.” address the effects of sun exposure, including HydraAnna Maria Oyster Bar, which operates four res- Facials, infrared bodywraps and laser rejuvenation. taurants in Manatee County, including on the BradenShe also will specialize in makeup application and ton Beach Historic Bridge Street Pier and Mainsail service for events, such as bridal showers, bachelorette Beach Inn and Waterline Marina Resort, owned and parties and yoga or meditation retreats. operated by Mainsail Lodging & Development, round The boutique offers the LC Skincare Collection out the island Traveler’s Choice award-winners — rec- and Organic Mineral Makeup, as well as beachwear ognized for being among the top 10% of hotels and and other specialty items. restaurants worldwide, along with the Hampton Inn & Chavie stumbled on the new location for her bouSuites in the Bradenton’s downtown historic district. tique while staying on Anna Maria Island for a week “The Bradenton area would not be the extraor- last spring and, like so many visitors, she ended up dinary tourism destination it is without the ongoing “falling in love.” efforts of partners like Cedar Cove, AMI Oyster Bar, Chavie said she came for a short visit but stayed Mainsail, Hampton Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express,” said BACVB director Elliott Falcione. “It is because of their efforts that the future of our travel and hospitality industry remains bright, and I am thrilled

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