The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Earth Day Eco-friendly takeaway. 16 Astheworldterns celebrate Easter on the beach. 6 BB tenders new settlement offer. 3 DOT reviews HB roundabout plans. 4 Island officials strike paid parking plans. 5

Op-Ed

The Islander editorial, reader letters. 6

10-20 YEARS AGO

From the archives. 7

DOT asks for dismissal of treehouse suit. 9

Meetings

On the government calendar. 9

Happenings

Community announcements, activities. 10-11 Save the date. 12-13 HB debates preserve improvements, lake recovery. 14 FISH projects progress at preserve. 18 HB charter vote shuts down city manager option for voters. 19

VOLUME 27, NO. 25

Celebrating the Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992

By Ryan Paice ter the effects of red tide in 2018 on local Islander Reporter businesses and people who work in the serRock ’n’ roll took center stage. vice industry, and to attract people to the And the money rolled in.

Some financial results have been released for a concert series at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

But the numbers lack detailed expenses and fail to paint a full picture.

The series, which began Feb. 8 and ended April 1, featured The Outlaws, Phil Vassar, Judy Collins, BJ Thomas and The Marshall Tucker Band. The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau paid $100,000 to sponsor the music series from the Manatee County Tourist Development Council budget.

Janene Amick, chief executive officer of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, said in an interview April 10 the inaugural series of events generated about $94,000 in ticket sales — $6,000 short of breaking even with Concert producer Rich Engler introduces The Marshall Tucker Band at the center. the funding provided.

The series was intended to help coun- Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

copter dives, flips in sarasota bay

Easter plans. 24

Obituaries. 25 Streetlife. 26

AME students get a hoot out science. 28

Cashier finds victory on the links. 32 Fishing. 33 Business news. 34

PropertyWatch. 35 CLASSIFIEDS. 36 NYT crossword. 39 The Islander editorial,

APRIL 17, 2019 FREE

www.islander.org

Center concerts generate $50K, costs unknown

Gathering.

Teach them well. 31

Happy, Hoppy Easter

Truckin’ & rockin’. 34

ECO DAY

On deck at AMCP. 22

Hurricane season forecast. 30

Where’s Tuna Street?

20-21

The helicopter that crashed in Sarasota Bay April 13 near the Cortez Bridge is raised with air bags and towed to the Bradenton Beach Marina. It was piloted by Josef Bakker, 48, of Englewood, who told law enforcement he attempted to turn and failed to realize he lacked the altitude needed to make the maneuver. See page 2 for more. Islander Photos: Kathy Caserta

nonprofit venues, including MPAC, which managed the concerts, and for the MPAC to become known as a host of all types of entertainment.

David Zaccagnino, board chair of the center, wrote in a text message April 11 to The Islander that he believed the series successfully brought patrons to the area and its businesses.

“Reports back from some restaurants said they had great sales on those nights in particular,” he wrote.

Amick said revenue from the series will be split between the center and MPAC, with the center set to receive about $50,000 in ticket sales revenue. She said MPAC’s overhead for the series, including the costs of operating the box office for every concert, were not considered in the revenue split.

While the income from ticket sales is PLEASE SEE concerts, PAGE 2

Concert producer arrested for DUI

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter An erratic driver in Anna Maria April 1 told a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy he was the producer for the concert that night at the community center.

And he was.

Richard A. Engler, 72, of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, known in the entertainment business in Pittsburgh, was arrested for driving impaired by Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Kenyan, who Engler was monitoring traffic at Palm and Gulf drives in Anna Maria after a concert attended by some 800 people at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau-sponsored concert at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., brought Engler to the stage, where he introduced the headliner for the event, The Marshall Tucker Band.

Elliott Falcione, executive director of the BACVB, touted Engler as a Pittsburgh music hall-of-fame inductee, announcing PLEASE SEE DUI, PAGE 2

2 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Copter crashes in bay, 2 men rescued

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter A recently licensed helicopter pilot made a bad turn and crashed April 13 in the bay waters near Bradenton Beach.

Pilot Josef Bakker, 48, of Englewood, told responding officers he was recently licensed. He was flying over the Intracoastal Waterway that runs through Sarasota Bay near Bradenton Beach with co-pilot James Rahming, 42, of Tampa, who was shooting photos of boats in Sarasota Bay. Baker said he made a maneuver to turn the helicopter, but failed to realize he lacked the altitude needed to make the turn.

The helicopter, a two-blade, two-seat Robinson R22, went into the water nose first and flipped, according to a report from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

The pilots were not injured.

Shelly Gilbreath was boating with her family April 13, heading to Jewfish Key from Palmetto.

She had been watching the low-flying copter as

concerts CONTINuED FROM PAGE 1 clear, expenses remain unclear.

Amick said the $100,000 allocated by the TDC for the series went to the producer, Pittsburgh promoter Rich Engler, and the bands that performed.

MPAC paid some expenses incurred at the center, including valet services, as well as the rental of sound and light systems, which are included in a financial report Amick was expected to present at the April 15 TDC meeting, after The Islander went to press.

However, Amick said the center incurred expenditures that were not accounted for in her report, including costs for security, chair rentals, food and beverages.

“I was very thankful for (the center), because they stretched themselves,” she said. “I’m sure they incurred costs I don’t even know of to make that work.”

it hovered over a boat and then a Jet-Ski. “I thought it was one of those helicopters that could land on water,” Gilbreath said.

“It was flying really, really low, and then it tilted to one side, then the other,” she said. “Suddenly, it tilted more than it should have, pulled up and tried to turn around. That’s when it went in.”

Gilbreath said her daughter tried to call 911 and they headed toward the crash, but other boaters got there quicker.

“We saw them pull one guy out,” she said. “I didn’t know there were two people on it until later.

It was just flying way too low in my opinion.”

A Manatee County Marine Rescue team arrived and pulled the men from the water just after the 12:15 p.m. report of a downed aircraft in the water. Marine Rescue took the men to the Coquina Beach boat ramp, where the MCMR headquarters is located.

MCSO also responded to the crash.

The Federal Aviation Authority was notified of the crash, and Sea Tow was called to recover the copter.

Zaccagnino refused to detail any concert-related expenses in a text message April 9 to The Islander.

Chris Culhane, executive director of the center, wrote in an email April 10 to The Islander that he wouldn’t provide any information on expenses incurred by the center until after Amick delivered her report to the TDC at the April 15 meeting at the center.

MPAC also was paid by the county from tourist development tax dollars to host Jane Seymour in a talk titled, “up Close and Personal: The Open Heart Philosophy,” during the celebrity’s appearances in January.

A summary of the “Open Hearts Sculpture Event with Jayne (sic) Seymour” furnished to The Islander

by TDC Chair/County Commissioner Carol Whitmore showed $193,981.50 was spent for the celebrity PLEASE SEE concerts, NEXT PAGE

Unique Pet Portraits

Composited images printed to stretched canvas

6HOƓHV Sunsets PRINTS FROM

DUI CONTINuED FROM PAGE 1 Engler was contracted to produce entertainment for the BACVB concert series. According to a Manatee County purchase order, $100,000 was allocated for the concert series by the Tourist Development Council from the county’s resort tax collections.

Shortly after the concert wrapped up at the center, Kenyan observed Engler, driving a black SuV, make a wide turn south onto Gulf Drive from Magnolia Avenue, according to the probable cause report.

The report also states the deputy saw the vehicle swerve across the center line and also the fog line — the solid white line that defines the right side of the road — twice, once within a few feet of the sidewalk where pedestrians were present.

According to the report, Engler told the deputy several times he was the producer of the concert. He also told Kenyan he had “one drink a short while ago with the band,” the report states.

Engler also told the deputy he had medical issues, including migraine, heart and prostrate concerns for which he took medications, but he agreed to perform Kenyan’s roadside tests.

Engler also agreed to provide breath samples after Kenyan read him the implied consent warning. under Florida law, consent to take the tests is implied if an officer has probable cause to believe a person is driving under the influence. The penalty for a first offense is a one-year license suspension.

Engler was transported to the Holmes Beach Police Department for the tests, where he provided two breath samples, both measuring 0.014 blood-alcohol content, below the legal limit of 0.08.

A urine sample was requested but, according to Kenyan’s report, Engler was unable to provide the sample.

Engler was transported and booked at the Manatee County jail.

He posted a $120 bond and was released.

Engler’s arraignment is set for 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

941-447-3149

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 3

Bradenton Beach tenders new settlement offer

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach put another settlement offer on the table.

During the portion of a shade meeting that was open to the public April 10 for a lawsuit against six former board members initiated by ex-Mayor Jack Clarke and joined by the city, a motion was made by Commissioner Jake Spooner and approved 4-0 by the mayor and commissioners to end the lawsuit without an admission of guilt from the defendants — if they pay the city’s legal court costs, now more than $165,000.

The lawsuit alleges the board members violated Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law by discussing city matters at meetings that were not publicly noticed and through emails, texts and phone calls.

A shade meeting allows a government body to privately meet with council to discuss litigation strategy, settlement negotiations or expenditures. The meeting

is publicly noticed and is opened and closed in an open session.

The private portion of the meeting is recorded by a court reporter and made available to the public after the case is closed.

Spooner’s motion was made at the closing. “Our attorneys have been successful in securing public records, including a recent production of 10,000 records, as well as fixing the problems of past board work,� Spooner said before making the motion.

Clarke was not present at the April 10 meeting, which was attended by Mayor John Chappie, and Commissioners Ralph Cole, Marilyn Maro, Spooner, city attorney Ricinda Perry and attorney Robert Watrous, who represents Clarke and the city in the lawsuit.

Commissioner Randy White was absent with excuse.

In March, the city made an offer that would have required the defendants — Reed Mapes, Tjet Martin, John Metz, Patty Shay and Bill and Rose Vincent — to each pay fines of $500 and admit they violated the Sunshine Law during meetings of the grass-roots group concerts continued from page 2 Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach, of which appearances and the statue installed at Bradenton’s the defendants were members while also serving on Riverwalk park.

The payment includes $45,000 to MPAC for sponsorship and $137,116.84 paid to Realize Bradenton for the “Open Heart public art project— sculpture.�

But as of April 12, other detailed expenditures, emails and documents had not been provided to The Islander as part of a records request made March 15 to the BACVB, Whitmore and the county records department.

The Islander received county purchase orders April 11 for the Seymour event and the concert series along with minutes excerpted from a TDC meeting and other documents that were already sourced. Other requested records were not provided as of press time.

Also, The Marshall Tucker Band appearance April 1 at the Center of Anna Maria Island was not detailed in any of the documents.

SUNSET CRUISES DOLPHIN TOURS

JOIN US on the ANNA MARIA EXPLORER for a romantic sunset cruise or educational dolphin tour!

3 DAILY TOURS! s A M $OLPHIN 4OUR

s P M $OLPHIN 4OUR

s P M 35.3%4 TOUR !DULT +IDS 3ENIORS

or Great f

s!

all age

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE

Experience our breathtaking waters on a relaxing cruise.

90-minute Sunset Tours are fun for the whole family!

RENT A BOAT AND BE YOUR OWN CAPTAIN! s 0ONTOONS AND $ECKBOATS s &ULL OR (ALF $AY 2ENTALS

CALL OR BOOK ONLINE TODAY! 941-778-2288 www. bradentonbeachmarina.com 402 CHURCH AVE., BRADENTON BEACH

volunteer city boards.

The defendants responded with an “offer to compromise,� to make a $10,000 donation to the Annie Silver Community Center and exclude any admission of guilt and the $500 per-person fine.

Their offer also stipulated that the city and the defendants would pay their own legal fees.

When the mayor and city commissioners declined the defendants’ compromise offer, they said the defendants’ language in the agreement, which stated the defendants “may� have violated the Sunshine Law, was not definitive and decided to proceed with the suit and let the court determine if the law was violated.

The defendants have seven business days to respond to the city’s latest offer.

If all six of the defendants do not accept the offer, the mayor, former Mayor Bill Shearon, city commissioners, some city staff, Metz, Rose Vincent and several former members of CNOBB will be deposed throughout May and June.

As of April 10, a hearing is set for 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26, with Judge Edward Nicholas of the Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

Clockwise from left, Bradenton Beach Commissioners Ralph Cole and Jake Spooner, attorney Robert Watrous, Mayor John Chappie, city attorney Ricinda Perry and Commissioner Marilyn Maro participate April 9 in a shade meeting on the Sunshine lawsuit filed by the city against six former board members.

Court reporter Joann Zeck, with Vincent M. Lucente and Associates, also is present.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

4 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

DOT reviewing Holmes Beach roundabout plans

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor The Florida Department of Transportation is driving plans to install two roundabouts to uncork bottlenecks in Holmes Beach.

Island and state officials, along with transportation planners, have discussed at least eight possible roundabouts on Anna Maria Island during the past two years, including some proposed in the Barrier Islands Transportation Study expected to conclude next season.

DOT operations engineer Albert Rosenstein provided details of two roundabouts intended to ease congestion on Manatee Avenue-State Road 64 between the Anna Maria Island Bridge and the Manatee Public Beach during a meeting April 9 of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials.

The CBIEO consists of elected officeholders in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key. One roundabout would be at Gulf Drive-State Road 789 and Manatee Avenue at the entrance to the public beach.

Rosenstein described the DOT’s three-step process for evaluating whether a roundabout is the best alternative at an intersection.

Review of a proposed Gulf Drive-Manatee Avenue roundabout is at step two, with DOT officials conducting a cost-benefit evaluation of intersection improvements. The first step involved a screening of the intersection.

“Then it goes to Tallahassee for conceptual approval,” Rosenstein said.

Installation of the roundabout would require a right-of-way purchase, probably from the beach parking lot, he added. And some money for the acquisition project is budgeted for fiscal year 2019.

Vehicles move April 10 through the Manatee Avenue intersection with Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

The Florida Department of Transportation is considering a roundabout at the intersection at the entrance to the Manatee Public Beach.

Islander Photos: Lisa Neff A second roundabout would be at the East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue intersection, west of the Kingfish Boat Ramp.

The DOT is at the third step in this review, with the concept under consideration in Tallahassee.

Rosenstein said the DOT would not need to acquire right of way for the East Bay-Manatee Avenue project.

He also said construction has not been budgeted.

“Do you know what year for the roundabouts?”

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth asked Rosenstein.

“No, I do not,” replied Rosenstein.

The roundabouts, he said, would be built at the same time and installation would not be tied to construction of a proposed high bridge on Manatee Avenue connecting Anna Maria and Perico islands.

Albert Rosenstein, an operations engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation, discusses roundabouts proposed in Holmes Beach during a meeting April 9 at Bradenton Beach City Hall.

Opposition to Cortez mega-bridge holds out for study’s release

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor There is no design completion date set.

There is no letting date set.

There is no construction funding.

And, while the final project development and environment study has been completed it has not been released.

The project status has some local officials holding out hope that there will not be a high, fixed-span bridge to replace the drawbridge connecting Bradenton Beach and Cortez.

A discussion on the issue took place at Bradenton Beach City Hall during the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting April 9, when Albert Rosenstein, an operations engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation, delivered an update on department projects.

The DOT’s District 1 has stated a fixed-span bridge with a 65-foot navigational clearance is its preferred alternative for replacing the drawbridge on Cortez Road.

Rosenstein said the new bridge would be built north of the existing bridge and the DOT would need to acquire right of way for a potential pond on the northeast side of Cortez Road in Cortez.

He added that the DOT expects the concept to be approved by the Federal Highway Administration in October.

But Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore and Holmes Beach resident Nancy Deal pointed out the DOT still has not released its PD&E study.

“I’m watching that one,” said Whitmore, an atlarge commissioner who opposes the high bridge. “So I’m still trying to change minds.”

Holmes Beach Commissioner Carol Soustek also emphasized opposition to a high bridge remains in Cortez and Bradenton Beach and that the DOT’s preferred alternative lacks community support.

“The high, high bridge, that was not favored,” she said, referring to community surveys.

Meanwhile, Rosenstein said the design for a new, fixed-span bridge on Manatee Avenue between Anna Maria and Perico islands would be completed late this year.

The bridge, with a 65-foot navigational clearance

Holmes Beach Commissioner Carol Soustek and West Manatee Fire Rescue Commissioner Al Robinson attend a meeting April 9 of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials at Bradenton Beach City Hall. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore attends the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting April 9 and shares a table with Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth.

Date shifts for Longboat Pass Bridge project

and a grade of 4%, would be built south of the existing drawbridge. No right-of-way acquisition would be required for the project.

While construction funding has not been budgeted, the replacement bridge is on what Rosenstein described as an “advanced production list.”

How long might construction take?

Rosenstein said the John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built in 873 days.

“So this might be a little less,” he said. “But that’s a pure guess.

The start date for an overhaul on the Longboat Pass Bridge has shifted from May to June 10.

However, the length of work on the bridge that links Bradenton Beach to Longboat Key has not changed. The project is to be completed in November, before Thanksgiving, according to Brian Rick, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation.

During construction, travel lanes will go from 12 feet to 11 feet, pedestrian access will be limited, and boaters could encounter reduced clearance.

Lane closures will be limited to nighttime on weekdays, with overnight bridge closures of 15 minutes and nighttime bridge closures with detours limited to a maximum of two nights.

The project, planned to add 10-15 years life to the structure, involves repairing concrete, the bascule and fender system, rebalancing the bascule, cleaning and painting, new traffic signals and reconditioning mechanical and electrical systems.

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 5

Island officials strike paid parking at beaches, boat ramps

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor Beachgoers and boaters shouldn’t pay to park at Manatee County amenities was the consensus April 9 at the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

The island officials seated at the tables in the commission room at Bradenton Beach City Hall said protecting public access to amenities is vital.

“I grew up poor,” said Bradenton Beach Commissioner Jacob Spooner.

Spooner Going to the beach was something any family could do — rich or poor. “This is what Florida is all about,” he added. “Beaches and boating.”

Manatee County commissioners earlier this year opened a new discussion on the possibility of charging people to park at county-operated beaches and boat ramps. On the island, the county operates Manatee

Public Beach and Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach, as well as Cortez and Coquina beaches and two boat ramps in Bradenton Beach.

County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, who lives in Holmes Beach and is an at-large representative, said the board now is “directing Chappie our thoughts at the boat ramps,” and possibly charging a fee to park at the ramps to offset maintenance and improvements.

“How do you feel about paid parking at the boat ramps?” she asked.

The island officials at the table didn’t support paid parking at the boat ramps or the beaches.

Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said instituting paid parking at public beaches would push beachgoers to look for free parking on neighborhood streets.

“It’s scary,” he said. “When you talk about paid

Show and tell

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, who is involved in saving birds caught in fishing lines with twin Jeannie Bystrom, cited the popularity of a YouTube video showing a pelican rescue near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge when she suggested April 9 that island officials collaborate on creating a professional video — put to music — to lobby state lawmakers in 2020 to safeguard, not weaken municipal home rule. “Anyone will sit and watch a video if it is put to good music,” Titsworth said during the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting at Bradenton Beach City Hall. The island cities are paying lobbyists to protect their interests during the 2019 legislative session, which ends May 3.

Islander Courtesy Photo

parking and you include the Cortez Beach areas, that would really disrupt our residential neighborhoods.”

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth added that charging for parking at public beaches “would go against our character.”

About charging at the boat ramps, she wondered, “Is there really that much money to be made?”

Titsworth suggested investigating whether tourist development tax money could be used to finance improvements to the boat ramps.

“I think it generates tourism — hugely,” she said.

“I think the consensus is we do not like paid parking for the beaches and the boat ramps,” said Chappie.

MPO presents ‘Transform Tomorrow’ forum

“What’s important to you?” ask the organizers of the “Transforum Tomorrow” in their invitation to the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization event.

The MPO, a regional transportation planning entity, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 1 invited officials in Sarasota and Manatee counties to present priorities and goals for the development of the 2045 long-range transportation plan.

Organizers expect presentations on roads, bike paths, trails, transit, as well as rail and air travel.

A timeline from the MPO shows adoption of the plan in the fall.

The forum will be 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, at the university of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

For more information, call the MPO office at 941-359-5772.

YOU DO

OFTEN FIND YOU RSE LF

BayDreaming?

The simple art of BayDreaming is reserved for those who have the vision to seek a lifestyle where the pace of life is slower, the change of scenery is quicker and the living is elevated to a whole new level. That place just happens to be The Preserve at Palma Sola Bay Club.

Located near the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island, Sarasota and St. Petersburg, The Preserve at Palma Sola Bay Club, is a private luxury condominium community priced from $400,000s to $750,000. It’s a place where you actually get to know your neighbors and our new captivating condominiums will please even the most meticulous of home hunters. So come on in and see Palma Sola Bay at its best with a private tour today.

3410 77th St. W., Bradenton, FL, 34209 • PalmaSolaBayClub.com

FA PSBC BayDreaming Islander Ad.indd 1

941.216.2257

2/27/19 12:43 PM

6 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Opinion

Our

Sunrise, inspiration

With a splash of pink in the eastern sky, the music will begin — a prelude to the Easter sunrise service on the beach.

More than 1,000 people will assemble in darkness at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Manatee Public Beach for the Easter Sunrise Service organized and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. The worshippers will plant their lawn chairs on the sand, some will arrive wrapped in blankets and towels or zipped in jackets for the chilly morning.

On a platform on the beach, clergy from all the island churches will gather, along with representatives from the Kiwanis Club, musicians and possibly some island dignitaries.

As the sun comes up, the ministers will officiate at the first of many services on the holy day.

The Rev. Matthew Grunfeld of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation will deliver the opening prayer.

The Rev. Stephen King of Harvey Memorial Community Church will deliver the benediction.

The Revs. Ed Moss of CrossPointe Fellowship and Douglas Kings of Gloria Day Lutheran Church will read from the Scriptures.

An offertory prayer will be delivered by Matthew Nowicki, director of faith formation at St. Bernard Catholic Church.

The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keef of Roser Memorial Community Church.

The service also will feature inspirational music and attendees are invited to add their voices.

Collections at the service are shared among the island churches and support Kiwanis charitable work, including the island club’s scholarship program.

Some people who reside on or around Anna Maria Island attend every year, others may be first-time visitors to the island.

Everyone is welcome.

As they worship on perhaps the most religious of Christian holidays, they also will celebrate their surroundings, the environment — the beautiful beach, the glorious Gulf of Mexico, the spectacular sunrise.

We wish all a meaningful Easter holiday.

We thank the Kiwanis for bringing the community together.

It is an awe-inspiring occasion to wake and share the sunrise with so many people at the beach.

And we hope on Monday, April 22, which is Earth Day, that everyone will rise to meet the challenges of protecting all that is.

— Lisa Neff

APRIL 17, 2019 • Vol. 27, No. 25 ▼ ▼

▼

▼ ▼

▼

Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, news@islander.org Editorial Lisa Neff, editor, lisa@islander.org Sandy Ambrogi, sandy@islander.org Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jack Elka, jack@jackelka.com ChrisAnn Silver Esformes, chrisann@islander.org Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org Ryan Paice, ryan@islander.org Kathy Prucnell, kathyp@islander.org Contributors Jesse Brisson Karen Riley-Love Capt. Danny Stasny, fish@islander.org Advertising Director Toni Lyon, toni@islander.org Office Staff Lisa Williams, manager Vicki McIntyre accounting@islander.org classifieds@islander.org subscriptions@islander.org Distribution Urbane Bouchet Judy Loden Wasco Ross Roberts (All others: news@islander.org)

Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. ©1992-2019 • Editorial, sales and production offices: 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEBSITE: www.islander.org PHONE 941-778-7978 toll-free fax 1-866-362-9821

Opinion

Your

Color concerns

Regarding the April 10 report in The Islander headlined “Color concerns hold up ‘vision’ in Bradenton Beach.”

Hey, years ago, when island people were concerned about CVS coming here with its corporate building, the then-Mayor Carol Whitmore assured folks that it would have an “island look.”

Apparently, on Anna Maria Island, a red roof and signature Prussian-helmet spikes constitute an “island look.”

Seems Bradenton Beach and many island homeowners think so.

Diane Canniff, Anna Maria

Make it to a meeting

You may not agree with or understand decisions made by your government officials — local, state or federal. A relatively easy way to resolve some of that inner conflict, at least locally, is to invite yourself to a meeting.

Find an “official” meeting in The Islander and go.

An obvious choice is a city commission meeting.

As one of the SOPs — same old people — who attend Holmes Beach commission meetings, I guarantee the benefits of attending.

You will be astonished by the amount and complexity of the information your elected and appointed officials must read, research, report on and discuss before making the best decisions they can based upon the best information they can acquire.

Your mayor, commissioners and staff also attend a variety of extra meetings to network, to learn about current issues and policies and to represent the interests of the residents, visitors and businesses of Holmes Beach.

Add to the mix complicated county, state and fed-

eral requirements that define and limit what actions can or must be taken.

Consider the agenda of the April 9 Holmes Beach commission meeting, which included two public hearings, an update on 12 capital improvement projects, from Spring Lake to infrastructure improvements, Grassy Point, a splash park, mobility systems and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

You will hear comprehensive reports.

And you can interact with the mayor, commissioners, city attorney, clerk, treasurer, police chief, building official, human resources official, city planner or city engineer.

Hear your neighbors or other interested parties present concerns or ask for consideration.

Attend.

You will experience a renewed faith in our democratic republic.

You may even become an SOP. Nancy R. Deal, Holmes Beach, charter review commission member

Have your say: The Islander accepts original

letters of up to 250 words and reserves the right to edit for grammar and length. Letters must include name, address and a contact phone number. Email: news@ islander.org. Anonymous letters will not be printed.

You can peruse The Islander newspaper archive, dating back to its launch in November 1992, at ufdc.ufl.edu.

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 7

Heritage and ceremony

“Conquistadors” land at DeSoto National Memorial in northwest Bradenton on Easter Sunday in April 1979. Islander Photo: Courtesy Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

10&20 years ago

In the headlines: April 14, 1999

Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard refused to honor The Islander newspaper’s request for copies of applications for the vacant city clerk position, resulting in a public records lawsuit being filed.

The Manatee Public Beach jetty in Holmes Beach reopened after completion of a $190,000 safety improvement project.

The city of Holmes Beach agreed to approve the installation of a traffic light at Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive, which the Florida Department of Transportation proposed.

In the headlines: April 15, 2009

Good deeds

Page One of The Islander Bystander from April 14, 1999.

Islander Archives

Volunteer opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities on or around Anna Maria Island? These organizations are seeking help: The Roser Food Bank needs donations of cash and nonperishable food. The pantry is administered by Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

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

Information: 941-345-2441.

Anna Maria Island Historical Society museum seeks docents, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0492.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist at the office and visitor information center. Information: 941-778-1541.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce president Mary Ann Brockman questioned March 2009 occupancy numbers from the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau that showed a 6 point drop in occupancy percentages in one of the best seasons ever for island businesses.

The Rev. Rosemary Backer of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church delivered the “Sunday’s Coming” sermon at the Easter Sunrise Service on the beach.

The event is sponsored annually by the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island.

The Anna Maria Island Community Center — now the Center of Anna Maria Island — raised about $130,000 with its gala, an Affaire under the Starfish Sky.

Find your news in the stacks

You can find The Islander dating to November 1992 at the University of Florida Digital Library Newspaper Collection at ufdc.ufl.edu.

Visit www.islander.org for the best news on AMI.

We’d love to mail you the news!

We mail the Islander weekly for a nominal $54 per year. We also offer online e-edition subscriptions — a page-by-page view of the weekly news for only $36 per year, but you must sign up online. It’s the best way to stay in touch with what’s happening on Anna Maria Island.

We bring you all the news about three city governments, community happenings, people features and special events … even real estate transactions … everything you need if your “heart is on Anna Maria Island.”

If you don’t live here year-round, use this form to subscribe by (snail) mail for yourself or someone else. (Sorry, we do not suspend mail subscriptions — you get The Islander free while you’re here!)

BULK MAIL U.S. SUBSCRIPTION (allow 2 weeks for every week’s delivery)

❑ 3-6 Months: $36 ❑ 1-3 Months: $24 ❑ 1 year: $54 U.S. FIRST CLASS AND CANADIAN MAIL SUBSCRIPTION ❑ 3-6 Months: $98 ❑ 1-3 Months: $54 ❑ 1 year: $160 ❑ Single Issue: $5 FIRST CLASS MAIL, U.S. ONLY, maximum four weeks

YOUR COMPLETE CASUAL FURNITURE STORE

"",Ê- * Ê- t

$100-$500Ê" - Ê"1,Ê 7Ê "",Ê- / Ê Ê Ê ,"1*-

ÀÊÌ iÊ ÊÞ ÕÊÜ> ÌÊoÊ v ÀÊÌ iÊ«À ViÃÊÞ Õ½ Ê "6 t `ÊÜiÊ vviÀÊÌ iÊLÀ> `ÃÊÞ ÕÊ Ûit

MAIL TO: ______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________ CITY ____________________________ STATE __________ ZIP _________________ Credit card: ❏ d

❏ u No. ____________________________________________

Name shown on card: _____________________________ Exp. Date ___________ Credit card billing address: ______________________________________________ MAIL START DATE: _____________________________________________________

We offer Rattan and Wicker tropical-style indoor and outdoor furniture, for island and coastal looks.

THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND — SINCE 1992 3218 E. Bay Drive • Holmes Beach FL 34217

CHARGE BY PHONE 941.778.7978 ONLINE (secure server) www.islander.org E-MAIL subscriptions@islander.org

UÊ iÀ V> >`iÊ ÕÀ ÌÕÀiÊUÊ ÕÃÌ Ê"À`iÀÃÊ7i V i UÊ6iÌiÀ> Ê"Ü i`ÊEÊ"«iÀ>Ìi`ÊUÊ ` ÀÊEÊ"ÕÌ` ÀÊ7 V iÀ *WITH THIS AD. Not valid with any other offer or prior purchases. Expires 04-30-19

VISIT OUR 8,000+ SF SHOWROOM 6807 14TH ST. W., BRADENTON (across from Alex Karras Lincoln)

{£ Çxx äÓÎxÊUÊÜÜÜ°yÊ À `> i> `«>Ì °V

8 n April 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

DEP responds to treehouse owners, files for dismissal

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter The march from the beachfront treehouse to the courthouse continues.

With a motion filed April 4 by Kirk S. White, DEP assistant deputy general counsel, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is asking the 12th Circuit Court in Manatee County to dismiss the amended complaint Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen filed in March alleging negligence, injunctive relief and violation of rights against the city of Holmes Beach and the DEP. And in lieu of the dismissal, the state regulatory agency asks the court to order a more definitive statement from Tran and Hazen.

An anonymous complaint in 2011 alerted Holmes Beach officials to the construction of the treehouse in a large Australian pine at 103 29th St. The city referred the matter to the DEP due to possible dune destruction and a state setback violation.

The owners attempted to negotiate an after-the-fact permit with the DEP, but were turned away after the city refused to waive its 50-foot setback.

In a seven-page court paper, the DEP seeks to dismiss Tran-Hazen’s amended complaint, saying the couple failed to allege the necessary elements of equal protection, abuse of process and negligence counts.

The DEP claims Tran and Hazen failed to point out similarly situated applicants required for the equal protection claim or to allege how the DEP abused the process or acted negligently.

In other counts of their amended complaint, the DEP motion states Tran and Hazen failed to flesh out

Attorney Scott Christiansen of Sarasota speaks April 9 to the Holmes Beach commission about recommended changes to the police pension fund. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

HB defines bedroom, closet, OKs police pension

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is clarifying some land-use definitions.

At their April 9 meeting, commissioners approved the final reading of an ordinance defining “bedroom” and “closet” in the city’s building and land development codes, as well as its vacation rental ordinance.

Commissioner Pat Morton was absent with excuse.

The commission reached consensus in March on the definition of bedroom as “a room, which is a minimum of 70 square feet in floor area, is physically separated from the main living area of a residence, is not part of the common living area and has a closet.”

A closet is defined as “a permanent built-in element of a dwelling unit which is used for storage. A closet for a bedroom shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height and 8 square feet in storage area.”

A motion to adopt the ordinance passed 4-0 with no discussion.

In other matters, the commission approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the city’s police pension fund.

Attorney Scott Christiansen of Sarasota spoke to the mayor and commissioners about amendments to the police fund.

He said there were minimal changes based on recommendations from the IRS. A motion to adopt the ordinance with changes passed 4-0.

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

Tuesday, April 23, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

A woman gazes from the beach toward the treehouse — the subject of numerous lawsuits — that fronts the home of Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen at 29th Street in Holmes Beach.

Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell

how the Beach Nourishment Act implicitly created a contract between the state and beachfront owners.

The DEP asks that the court dismiss all counts, including claims of a breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, trespass, defamation, emotional distress and excessive punishment.

In March, the owners filed a similar complaint in U.S. District Court Middle District in Tampa, alleging the same underlying facts, but alternate causes.

Attorney Jay Daigneault of the Clearwater law firm Trask Daigneault — assigned by the Florida League of Cities’ insurance carrier — will defend the city against the case filed by Tran and Hazen.

Jim Dye of Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul, the city attorney Patricia Petruff’s firm, who has handled the treehouse cases since 2013, said Florida Municipal Insurance Trust hires the attorney to represent the city when damages are alleged — as Tran and Hazen have done in both the federal and the latest state court filings.

Daigneault said April 12 he is getting up to speed on the years of treehouse litigation, plans to meet with Dye and expects to ask Tran for an extension to respond to her federal and state amended complaints.

Dye will continue to represent the city in the other pending treehouse cases.

Pending is the city’s enforcement case filed in Feb-

Meetings

ruary 2018 and a constitutional case filed in 2013 for Tran-Hazen by attorney David Levin of the law firm, Icard Merrill of Sarasota.

The city is looking for the court to enforce the 2016 city magistrate order that required the treehouse removed and imposed a $50 per day fine, which has accumulated to more than $67,000.

In the other pending case, the couple represented

by Levin is arguing that the city’s 50-foot setback from the mean high-water line is unconstitutional and superseded by state law.

Tran said April 12 she is reading, researching and getting ready for the litigation — “just busy doing that, sometimes staying up until two in the morning.”

Spokeswoman Shannon Herbon said the DEP is working with the court to set a date on its motion to dismiss, but, as of April 12, a hearing had not been set.

The next state hearing for the treehouse in the constitutional case is set for 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave., W., Bradenton.

The city’s 2018 enforcement case is set for May 9 and June 3 hearings.

The federal proceedings will be held in the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.

May 23, 10 a.m., charter review.

May 28, 6 p.m., city commission.

May 30, 10 a.m., charter review.

Anna Maria City Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, April 17, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate. CAN941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

CELED April 25, 6 p.m., city commission.

West Manatee Fire Rescue April 30, 8 a.m., special magistrate.

None announced.

May 9, 6 p.m., city commission.

WMFR administration building, 6510 Third Ave. May 14, 4 p.m., planning and zoning.

W., Bradenton, wmfr.org.

May 15, 5:30 p.m., special magistrate.

May 23, 6 p.m., city commission.

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941- Manatee County April 23, 9 a.m., commission.

708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

May 7, 9 a.m., commission.

May 21, 9 a.m., commission.

Bradenton Beach May 28, 1:30 p.m., commission (budget presenApril 17, 1 p.m., planning and zoning. tation).

April 18, noon, city commission.

Administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., April 23, 10 a.m., city commission.

April 26, noon, National Arbor Day planting, Bradenton, 941-748-4501, mymanatee.org.

Coquina Beach.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Of interest April 19, most government offices will be closed 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.org. for Good Friday.

April 22, 8 a.m., Sarasota/Manatee MPO board Holmes Beach and committees workshop, University of South FlorApril 18, 10 a.m., charter review. ida Sarasota-Manatee, Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. April 23, 6 p.m., city commission.

Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

April 25, 10 a.m., charter review.

May 21, 2 p.m., Barrier Island Elected Officials, April 25, 11:30 a.m., police retirement board.

Holmes Beach City Hall.

May 1, 10 a.m., parks and beautification.

May 27, most government offices will be closed May 1, 6 p.m., planning commission. for Memorial Day. May 2, 10 a.m., charter review.

May 9, 10 a.m., charter review.

Send notices to calendar@islander.org and May 14, 6 p.m., city commission. news@islander.org.

May 16, 19 a.m., charter review.

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 9

Shop savings throughout the store & at BeallsFlorida.com To find the nearest Bealls Store, hours, and latest deals, visit BeallsFlorida.com

5

$

Earn a

NO EXCLUSIONS Rewards valid on

REWARD

for every 200 points no matter how you pay!

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 18-20, 2019

EVERYTHING! SHOP. STACK. SAVE!

Visit BeallsFlorida.com/rewards for full Terms and Conditions.

GET

BEALLS BUCKS for every $50 you spend Visit www.beallsflorida.com/online/coupons---promotions (for details)

SAVINGS COUPON

40OFF %

In-store only ANY ONE REGULAR OR SALE PRICED ITEM

Excludes Clearance, BEVs & select brands

EXCLUSIONS: BEVs (Bealls Extreme Values), Birkenstock®, Cobian®, Columbia, Hook & Tackle®, Huk™, Levi’s®, Life Is Good®, Melissa & Doug®, Natural Life®, New Balance®, Nike®, Pelagic®, Reef®, Sakroots®, Simply Southern®, Under Armour®, Vionic® and additional online exclusions may apply. Valid for one time use on a qualifying purchase in Bealls Stores only. Percent-off single item coupon, Bealls Bucks & Coast2Coast Rewards® applied prior to percent-off total purchase discounts. Coupon must be presented & surrendered at time of purchase.

Limit one (1) coupon per guest per day. Can be used in the same purchase as 20% off single item coupons, but cannot be used on the same item(s). Cannot be applied to clearance merchandise, prior purchases, gift card purchases, existing Bealls Florida credit balances, taxes, or shipping charges and cannot be used with Employee Discount or any other offer. Coupon is applied to qualifying items on a prorated basis; returns will be credited at the return price on your receipt. Not valid by phone, at Bealls Outlet, on Click&Find® Kiosks or BeallsFlorida.com. Bealls Stores & BeallsFlorida. com are operated by Bealls Stores, Inc. and Beall’s Westgate Corporation. CP09

Bealls Stores & BeallsFlorida.com are operated by Bealls Stores, Inc. and Beall’s Westgate Corporation. GE01

10 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Vacation Home Staging and Redesign

Island happenings

941-705-2572 A Hair Day Salon & Spa WELCOME TRACY! Color specialist with 30 years experience.

15% OFF OMBRE or BALAYAGE Starts at $100, Med-long hair Must mention ad, can not be combined with other offers.

SHELLEY

Licensed Massage Therapist 10% OFF new clients only. %80)2%3 s --

MOUNT VERNON PLAZA 9516 CORTEZ RD. W., MM34454

941-795-5227

TERRA’S

Handmade Sterling Jewelry

NOW OPEN at our new location!

714 43rd St. W • Bradenton Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4

941.779.5350

Take some AMI home!

We have Islander coffee mugs!

All-cotton AMI shopping totes!

More-than-a-mullet-wrapper T-shirts! And $2 AMI stickers!

GET YOURS @ The islander, 3218 e. bay drive, Holmes beach AMI Chamber of Commerce 2017 Best Business of the Year

The Easter Bunny leads a parade on Pine Avenue March 31, 2018, as part of the Sandbar Restaurant’s and Pine Avenue Restoration’s annual Easter celebration. Islander File Photo: Courtesy Hope Yencho

Sandbar, Pine Ave. businesses to celebrate Easter

Hop on over to the beach, then stroll the avenue Saturday, April 20.

Plans include an Easter egg hunt on the beach in Anna Maria, followed by an egg roll and bonnet contest on Pine Avenue.

This is the 33rd year for the Sandbar Restaurant’s egg hunt, which will begin at 9 a.m. on the beach, following refreshments at 8:30 a.m. a Parking will be available at the restaurant, as well as at nearby lots on Gulf Drive and at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, and also CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, where people can catch the island trolley to the events.

The Sandbar invited children 10 years and under to participate in the hunt — they should bring their own baskets to collect eggs.

After the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny will lead celebrants down Pine Avenue for the 10th annual Easter Egg Roll and Easter Bonnet Contest.

Garden club to stage fashion show

The Anna Maria Island Garden Club will stage a fashion show 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Irene’s Resort Wear will provide the “lovely outfits,” according to a news release.

The afternoon will include a luncheon and raffles.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

The club’s final meeting of the season will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the church.

For more information, call Charlotte Noyes at 941778-6758.

Box office to open for ‘Present Laughter’

full service salon and spa offering…

Hair ~ Nails ~ Massage ~ Facials Acupuncture ~ Body Treatments ~ Bikini and Brazilian Waxing ~ 3612 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, 941.778.0400 313 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, 941.778.0500

.

The Island Players will open the box office Monday, April 22, for tickets to the final production of the season, “Present Laughter,” by Noel Coward.

The play — a satire directed by Mike Lusk — will open Thursday, May 2, and continue through May 12.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, is dark on Mondays.

Tickets are $20.

The box office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday-Saturday and an hour before performances.

For more information, call the box office at 941 778-5755.

Family-friendly plans for the businesses on Pine include face-painting, games and coloring.

Framed pictures with the Easter Bunny will be offered, with photos by Dara Caudill of islandphotography.org. Also, music will be provided by DJ Chuck Caudill.

On Pine, the Sandbar will provide food and refreshments and Hometown Desserts will provide sweet treats at the Pine Avenue events.

The roll will take place 9:30-11 a.m. and judging for the bonnet contest will be at 10:30 a.m.

The first-place prize for the best adult bonnet will be a two-night stay at a vacation property on Pine Avenue.

The top prize for the best kid’s bonnet will be a Sandbar lunch — complete with hot fudge sundaes — for the winner and three best friends.

The Sandbar is at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, and organizers can be reached at 941-778-0444.

Paradise Center concludes ‘Health Matters’ series

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key will conclude its “Health Matters” series Wednesday, April 24.

The program on relieving stress, presented by Dr. Loren Batsell of Healing Well Acupuncture and Integrated Therapies, will be 10:30 a.m.-noon.

The fee to attend is $10.

The center also offers regular programs on strength conditioning, smartphone use, yoga and Zumba.

The center is at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. For more information, call 941-383-6493.

HBPD sponsors blood drive

The Holmes Beach Police Department will host the Big Red Bus for a blood drive Tuesday, April 23.

The OneBlood drive will be 1-5 p.m. outside city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

Donors will receive a OneBlood hat, as well as a “wellness checkup” that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

To make an appointment, go online to oneblooddonor.org and use the code #27373.

Get listed

Send announcements for the calendar to calendar@islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event.

Visit www.islander.org for the best news on AMI.

Island happenings

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 11

WATCH BANDS • WATCH BATTERIES • SERVICE/REPAIRS

40% OFF LADIES & GENTS Pre-owned ROLEX! Limited Quantities 2-year service warranty

Passion for Fashion stars on center runway

Whitney Beasley and her niece, Ava Smith, walk the runway April 11, modeling fashions from Pink & Navy, a boutique on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, while owner Amy Fleece gives commentary during the Passion for Fashion show at the center.

36 YEARS IN BRADENTON! 8110 CORTEZ RD. W.

Chris Culhane, executive director of the Center of Anna Maria Island, poses on the runway April 11 with Jo-Ann Lefner, owner of Bella by the Sea; Amy Fleece, owner of Pink & Navy; and other models from the Passion for Fashion show at the center. Proceeds were earmarked to benefit the center’s kids programs. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Tue-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 • ATM & CCs • 941-798-9585

5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach

Island Gallery West

C

Look for the Mermaid Mural

ome browse the oldest art gallery on Anna Maria Island.

Twenty-nine award-winning local artists are ready to show you their paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry and gifts.

Choose a great piece of fine art for your home, a new necklace for yourself or loved one, or smaller items such as prints and greeting cards. High quality, affordable art! You will love the friendly atmosphere. Stop by soon and meet one of the artists!

islandgallerywest.com 941-778-6648 Mon-Sat 10-5

0??H 0BC4A $10 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE.

Good now thru April 23. One coupon per person. Not valid on previous purchases. ) (excludes

Mister Roberts

LADIES’ AND MEN’S RESORTWEAR S&S PLAZA, HOLMES BEACH, 941-778-4505

Sarah Somai models for Bella by the Sea in the Passion for Fashion show April 11 at the center.

Under New Ownership Ali Severson

Barbara Zdravecky models for Bella by the Sea, a Pine Avenue boutique, April 11 in the Passion for Fashion show at the center.

Under Ownership!

Under New Ownership!

Hair.Skin.Nails.Massage Ali Severson Severson Ali Hair.Skin.Nails.Massage Hair.Skin.Nails.Massage Open 6 days a week Open 6 6 days days aa week Open week

www.acquaaveda.com www.acquaaveda.com www.acquaaveda.com 941.778.5400 941.778.5400 941.778.5400

need a good laugh? visit the emerson quillin signature store. humor, art, gifts 317 Pine Ave., Anna Maria • www.emersonshumor.com

5311 Gulf Gulf Drive, Drive, Holmes 5311 Holmes Beach Beach

5311 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach

12 n April 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Wednesday, April 17 11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club Fashion Show and luncheon, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-6758.

ONGOING ON AMI

compiled bY lisa neff, calendar@islander.org

Second Wednesdays, Think + Drink (science), South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Shanty Singers, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-708-6120.

First Fridays, 6-9 p.m. ArtWalk in the Village of the Arts, around 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Also, Saturdays after the first Fridays. Information: villageofthearts@gmail.com.

Second Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-7086120.

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

Throughout April, Donna Grossman exhibits “Every Picture Tells a Story” at the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Throughout April, Jerry Patridge’s “Cigar Box Guitars” exhibit, LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6648.

May 18, Katt Hefner “Last Dance: A Tribute to Donna Summer” Through May 1, John and Margaret Bayalis “Complementary concert, Bradenton.

Creations” exhibit, the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, July 13, Katt Hefner “Sophisticated Lady: The Songbook of Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1906.

Natalie Cole” concert, Bradenton.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI KIDS & FAMILY May 2-12, Island Players’ present “Present Laughter,” Anna Maria.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

10:30 a.m. — Easter bonnet contest judging, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8710.

Tuesday, April 23 10 a.m. — Preschool storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ONGOING ON AMI Wednesdays through May 30, 3-4 p.m., ukulele lessons, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

ONGOING OFF AMI First Saturdays, Family Night at the Museum, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

Fourth Wednesdays, “Stelliferous Live” star talk, South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131.

GAMES, SPORTS & OUTDOORS ONGOING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Wednesdays and Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., pickleball, Center Saturday, April 20 9 a.m. — Easter egg hunt, Sandbar Restaurant on the beach, of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies.

Information: 941-778-1908.

100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-8710.

Through July 15, “National Geographic Photo Ark,” South FlorWednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., pickleball, 9:30-11 a.m. — Easter egg roll, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. ida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee Information: 941-778-8710.

941-746-4131.

ONGOING OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Clear sailing for bottle-boat teams on Palma Sola Bay Teams from Blackburn and Marjorie G. Kinnan elementary schools compete in the bottleboat regatta April 13 on the Palma Sola Causeway.

Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

A team from Palma Sola Elementary School celebrates victory in a bottleboat regatta race April 13 on the Palma Sola Causeway in Bradenton. The bottleboat races are part of the De Soto Heritage Festival, a countywide celebration that continues through the month, concluding with a parade Saturday, April 27, in Bradenton.

Hernando “Hern” de Soto aka Paul Sharff offers a short history lesson to racers April 13, before the De Soto Heritage Festival Bottle Boat Regatta.

Kinnan Elementary School’s “Godzilla” team competes April 13 in the De Soto Heritage Festival Bottleboat Regatta, held annually on the Palma Sola Causeway in Bradenton. Other festival events include a children’s parade in Palmetto, Friday, April 19; an Easter sunrise service in Bradenton, Sunday, April 21; and a parade in Bradenton Saturday, April 27. For details, including the parade route, go to desotohq.com or call 941-747-1998.

The Islander Calendar applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., horseshoes pitched, Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-7086130.

Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Legends Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Thursdays-Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pickleball, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

Most Fridays, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (call for times) mahjong games, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Mondays, noon, bridge, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

Mondays, AMI Dragon Boat Fun and Fitness Club, time depends on tides, 417 63rd St., Holmes Beach. Information: 941462-2626.

Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m., mahjong, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-7781908.

Mondays-Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Round Robin Tennis, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-1908.

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

Information: 941-778-6341.

Tuesdays, noon, duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941779-0881.

OFF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Saturday, April 20 9 a.m.— Oyster Bagging volunteer event, Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. Info: 941-748-4501.

8 p.m. — Movie Night at the Nest: Earth from Space, Robinson Preserve expansion, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923.

ONGOING OFF AMI Various dates and times through Aug. 29, Bradenton Marauders baseball games, LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-747-3031.

LOOKING AHEAD OFF AMI

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 13

Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7786341.

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

Sunday, April 21 6:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Easter Sunrise Service, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Information: 941-778-1383.

Wednesday, April 24 Noon — Coloring club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

12:30-4 p.m. — Blood drive, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

ONGOING ON AMI

April 27, Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Seagrass Festival, Sarasota.

April 27, Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue Golf Goes to the Dogs, Palmetto.

May 3, Keep Manatee Beautiful Fore the Environment golf tournament, Bradenton.

May 17, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Golf Outing, Bradenton.

Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., veterans services assistance, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-6341.

Third Thursdays, 11:45 a.m., Successful Women Aligning Together meets, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. Information: 941-345-5135.

Fridays, Senior Adventures usually meets to carpool on an adventure or for an activity, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-538-0945.

Second Fridays, 6 p.m., AMI Resident Community ConnecCLUBS & tions, Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

COMMUNITY Information: 941-778-1908.

ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Tuesdays through May 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

Thursday, April 18 Information: 941-708-6130.

10:15 a.m. — Friends of the Island Library Book Club, Island Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941718-0291.

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Tech Help, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

LOOKING AHEAD ON AMI May 4, A Night of Warhol/AME spring gala, Holmes Beach.

OFF AMI Wednesday, April 24 10:30 a.m. — Health Matters: Relieving Stress, the Paradise Center, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-3836493.

ONGOING OFF AMI Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Paradise Cafe games, music and socializing, the Paradise Center, Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: 941-383-6493.

Saturdays through May, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Farmers Market, Old Main, Bradenton. Information: 941-621-6471.

SAVE THE DATES April 26, National Arbor Day.

GET LISTED Fans cheer from the shore as a Palmetto Youth Center team paddles toward the finish line – and a win — in the De Soto Heritage Festival Bottle Boat Regatta, held April 13 on the Palma Sola Causeway.

Send announcements for The Islander calendar to calendar@ islander.org. The deadline for listings is the Wednesday before the publication date. Please include the date, time, location and description of the event, as well as a phone number for publication.

Sandless Beach Blanket

The Sandless Beach Blanket From Happy Camper Beach Products 100% Soft Cotton Top Sand will not remain on blanket surface Removes sand from skin when it touches the blanket surface.

Buy today at Ginny and Jane E’s Beach Hut Or online: sandlessblanket.com.

Use coupon AMI 5 for $5 off.

1-855-686-SAND (7263)

14 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Holmes Beach deliberates Grassy Point improvements

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter A wetlands preserve in Holmes Beach is drawing attention.

It’s small by comparison to other Florida preserves, but a big coup for Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island.

At an April 9 work session, city engineer Lynn Burnett updated the mayor and commissioners on her plans for Grassy Point Preserve, a wetlands area at the north end of Avenue C near 30th Street.

Burnett said a topographic survey of the area, from the park to 28th Street, and from Gulf Drive to the mean-high water line on Sarasota Bay, was sent to environmental and coastal engineering consultants “for preliminary design.” She said a pre-application meeting is scheduled in May with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Additionally, Burnett said applications for grant opportunities to partner with Swiftmud and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program for improvements are due in November for the 2020-21 grant cycle. She said the grants could allow the city to add another trail — either ground-level or elevated — through the preserve.

She said the city also has an opportunity to consider protection against sea level rise and improvements to stormwater drainage for the rights of way and alleys surrounding the park that have standing water during high tides.

Burnett said the issue was addressed in recent amendments to the comprehensive plan regarding coastal conservation and peril of flood.

A boardwalk winds through the mangroves and down to Sarasota Bay at Grassy Point Preserve in Holmes Beach.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

She said kayak launches and parking were previously discussed, but received pushback from residents.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she’s happy the city has an accurate survey of the area, and that Burnett is considering ways to mitigate flooding.

“I’m pleased as punch that we’re this far,” Soustek said.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said since the area is primarily wetlands and salt flats, the empty lots surrounding the park are not buildable and of low value.

Soustek suggested the city consider purchasing the nearly 30 privately owned lots surrounding Grassy Point.

“The city could conserve that entire stretch along that bay, incorporate it into Grassy Point as conservation land, and it would be forever protected,” she said.

Mayor Judy Titsworth said the commission should consider reaching a consensus “sooner, rather than later” on a kayak launch, since some nearby residents have complained it could be disruptive.

Soustek agreed, but said the flooding must be addressed.

Burnett said the design plans will be presented to the parks and beautification committee at its meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, and then brought back to the commission for further discussion.

... and weighs Spring Lake recovery options

Holistic wellness center and spa

Now offering yoga and meditation in the ambiance of a healing Himalayan salt wall.

Massage Therapy | Acupuncture | Yoga 2219 Gulf Drive N | Bradenton Beach

941.778.8400 | www.alunawellness.com

Spring Lake, a brackish water body between 68th and 70th streets in Holmes Beach, soon may be aerated and stocked with water-cleansing marine life.

Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

said.

Burnett said it is a simple system and would cost less than $10,000 to install and run for a year.

“That is something that should be done — no matter what,” she said.

Commissioner Carol Soustek asked if the Southwest Florida Water Management District, which has jurisdiction over the lake, would require a permit for an aeration system. Burnett responded that no permits would be required, other than dredging.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm asked if aerating the lake would stir up the muck and make it worse.

Burnett said tests performed by Manatee County determined the muck mainly is comprised of algae, which digests pollutants in the lake. She said this is why prior water quality testing indicated the lake is clean.

HOW TO RELAX ON AN ISLAND. MASSAGE BY NADIA Call 941.518.8301 Massaging on AMI for more than 17 years.

Your place, your convenience.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

MA#0017550

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Earth Day is just around the corner.

And Holmes Beach is taking steps to ensure that an environmentally sensitive area is addressed and maintained for future generations.

At the April 9 Holmes Beach City Commission meeting, city engineer Lynn Burnett gave an update on plans for Spring Lake, a brackish lake between 68th and 70th streets, that has been undergoing review to determine the best form of cleanup. According to a bathymetric survey, the lake bottom has accumulated 3 feet of sludge.

Burnett said if the city opted to dredge the lake bottom, it would cost about $540,000 to remove a foot of muck.

Based on the expense of dredging, she said she is considering other options, including bivalves from the Gulf Shellfish Institute, such as mussels and oysters that could clean the water, and an aeration system.

Eram Wasserman, a project manager at Burnett’s firm, LTA Engineers, said he is expecting more information by the end of April regarding what marine life can survive and be beneficial to the lake, as well as grant opportunities for the project.

Burnett said an aeration system would be “a huge benefit to Spring Lake because it will create a uniform column of water.”

Instead of the saltwater settling as the spring water rises, an aeration system would mix the water and provide oxygen required for a marine life habitat, she

“So if you introduce the water column and the right marine life, it will feed on the algae. So it would actually take care of itself,” she said. “What you would be left with is just the sand and clean sediment at the bottom.”

Kihm asked Burnett to bring back more information regarding shellfish and the aeration system, to be considered at the next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at city hall.

Click!

The Islander welcomes news of the milestones in readers’ lives — weddings, anniversaries, travels and other events. Send notices and photographs with detailed captions — along with complete contact information to news@islander.org.

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 15

… and mulls bike-, scooter-share business regulations

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach hopes to be greener.

And that holds true for the addition of shared transportation options.

The city wants to see it done right.

At the Holmes Beach commission work session April 9, Mary Buonagura, the city’s human resources analyst, shared feedback from a March 13 community forum she facilitated on bike- and scooter-sharing businesses.

According to Buonagura, forum participants did not recommend motorized-scooter docks, but were OK with bike-share systems.

In December 2018, the commission instituted a moratorium until June 30 on new businesses renting “dockless mobility vehicles” on public property, as well as any new bicycle-sharing or rental businesses.

Dockless mobility systems offer bikes and/or scooters for use without a station for the pickup and return of the vehicles.

“Docked” systems include bikes and scooters at stations — a rack that includes locks — that must be permitted with a site plan. The stations are operated as a business, and customers typically pay for the rental with a smartphone app.

Buonagura said she told participants that the city is planning for the future.

“Our roads are not going to get any bigger or

wider,” she said. “This is a finite space. So we have to economize what we do with the space that we do have.”

Buonagura said questions arising from the forum included whether the city could limit the number of stations and vendors. Additionally, she asked if there could be a test-period to determine the workability for Holmes Beach.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said she is concerned with the systems causing problems with parking and traffic, which could increase if bike renters come from off the island.

She also said the city can regulate the number of docks, if a parking standard can be developed along with the site plan expansion required for a business to add a bike-share station.

“It would seem to me at some point, they would need extra parking to accommodate a certain number of bikes,” Petruff said.

Commissioner Carol Soustek said she has read that other cities successfully limited the number of bikeshare vendors and also established test periods.

Buonagura said a bike-share business hoping to operate in Holmes Beach includes GPS trackers on the bikes, and the company locates its bikes with a smartphone app to avoid lost or abandoned bikes.

The commission and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer agreed that the only system they will consider is the bike-dock option.

Holmes Beach is considering bike-share docks, such as the one pictured, with stations located on private property. Islander Photo: Courtesy Mobile Muttleys

Soustek said the commission should consider site plan requirements for parking at businesses that provide bike-share docks.

Mayor Judy Titsworth suggested a formula, similar to one for restaurants, which requires one parking space for three seats. She said the same formula — one parking spot for three bikes — could apply. She added they could start with one parking spot for five bikes during the probationary period.

The commission reached consensus to table the matter until the next work session, following the city meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Mary Buonagura, Holmes Beach human resources analyst, leads a discussion March 13 at city hall on regulating scooter- and bike-sharing businesses.

Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK! ENTIRE FLEA MARKET OPEN 7%$ s &2) s 3!4 s 35.

8AM-4PM

Bring the Family, Spend the Day

s &ARM &RESH 0RODUCE s 0LANTS s #LOTHING s *EWELRY s 'REAT &OOD s 'REAT "ARGAINS &2%% !$-)33)/. !CRES OF &2%% 0!2+).'

“Best Place to Find Anything!”

VER VENDORS )NSIDE AND /UT

Artist’s work makes her ‘point’

Artist Susan Curry, who resides in Cortez, has a point to make. And Curry is known for making herself heard through her artwork. This month, she found herself motivated to speak against President Donald Trump through a sculpture constructed of “found” palm fronds. It stands in her yard at 11915 45th Ave. W. “I really do want my point to be made, and people who know me know the point I’m making,” she said. “It’s my protest at how Trump is handling the immigration crisis.” Islander Courtesy Photo

Entire Flea Market Open 7EDs&RIs3ATs3UN 8-4

1707 1st St. E., Bradenton Where Hwy 41 & 301 meet @ 17th Ave

941-747-3794

www.redbarnfleamarket.com Red Barn Plaza Area OPEN Tuesday-Sunday (SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS)

16 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Island restaurants ditch plastics for eco-friendly supplies

Earth Day

An Earth Day takeaway on takeout

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter When Styrofoam hit the market 72 years ago, it was touted as a miracle plastic — lightweight, efficient, inexpensive. The to-go box offered to a diner at a local restaurant last night might have been foam — or maybe not.

The Styrofoam container? It will be sitting in a landfill for the next 500 years to forever, according to cleanscience.org. And that’s no miracle.

But a number of Anna Maria Island establishments have introduced eco-friendly containers and utensils, switching from Styrofoam and other plastics to items made with biodegradable materials.

The greendiningalliance.org, which certifies restaurants in sustainability and offers strategies to help, estimates foam containers make up as much as 30% of landfill volume in the United States and 20% of Styrofoam ends up in waterways.

And what about the contamination of foods and beverages put in the containers?

Styrene, the main ingredient in polystyrene foam, likely is a human carcinogen, increasing the risk for leukemia and lymphoma, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Heating the containers allows the toxin to be released into food or drinks. And the contamination doesn’t end in the microwave.

According to the u.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 28.5 million pounds of Styrene made its way into the u.S. environment in 2014.

Local eatery eliminating styrofoam On Anna Maria Island, local restaurants are joining the trend of less Styrofoam and plastics, along with calls for no straws.

Paul and Tammy Foster own Ginny’s and Jane E’s Bakery and Gift Store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Thanks to daughter Amanda, Paul Foster said the

Everyday on AMI business is in the process of going completely environmentally friendly, which Amanda Foster sees as a matter of social responsibility.

“Sitting outside, where I have my break at our shop, I would stare at the amount of waste our shop would have alone, and it always bothered me,” she told The Islander.

About two years ago, she began researching biodegradable items and found “loads of eco-friendly options.”

For small business owners, cost is a consideration.

Eco-friendly options made from corn, bamboo and other natural sources are increasing in availability in the marketplace, but usually cost more than plastic.

The Fosters needed eco-friendly replacements that also were cost efficient. And they found some.

Now Ginny’s and Jane E’s uses only biodegradable to-go boxes, cutlery and coffee cups. In the store area, the owners replaced bubble wrap and plastic bags with triple-layered paper and recycled newspaper bags.

Paul Foster credited his daughter with the changes.

“She showed me the video on the bag being removed from a green sea turtle’s nose. At Mote, I saw how clear bags look like jellyfish underwater — a sea turtle’s main food,” he said.

“She is into all this because of our oceans,” he added.

Amanda Foster’s take on switching from plastics and Styrofoam to more eco-friendly options was personal.

“I love being underwater, or in the forest. One of my greatest passions in life has always been nature. I want generations that follow and, some day, my children to have the same experiences,” she said.

ECO DAY

Amanda Foster displays ecofriendly takeout items in her family’s business, Ginny’s and Jane E’s Bakery and Gift Store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. There, the switch to all eco-friendly products is underway.

Islander Courtesy Photo

Locals answer call for eco-friendly practices Beach House bartender Melissa Bechler reported the Bradenton Beach eatery uses paper go-containers and straws, cloth napkins and biodegradable cups and lids.

Bechler said the restaurant also composts egg shells, vegetable clippings and coffee grounds, among other food waste.

Tanya Licata, a bartender at the Bridgetender Inn and Dockside Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, said paper straws are in use, as well as eco-friendly goboxes and silverware at the tiki bar.

A.J. Latteri-Caster, who does social media for the Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria, said paper straws have been in use there “forever — long before the ‘skip the straw’ initiative took hold.”

Also, Latteri-Caster said the Waterfront uses environmentally friendly products right up to postcards.

“Jason really goes the extra mile to be sure everything is eco-friendly,” she said, referring to owner Jason Suzor. “He’s been that way a long time.”

The Waterfront currently is seeking a green restaurant certification from the nonprofit Surf Rider.

Surf Rider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program has these criteria for inclusion: no Styrofoam usage, proper recycling practices, only reusable tableware for on-site, disposable utensils for takeout only upon request, no plastic bags and straws only on request.

Other island restaurants, including the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Freckled Fin, Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen and the Feast Restaurant weighed in with positive results on an Islander Facebook survey about eco-friendly practices.

Meanwhile, government officials in some locations are moving to ban or limit Styrofoam use.

New York City, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Miami Beach, Los Angeles County, San Francisco and several Oregon cities have either completely or partially banned Styrofoam, according to groundswell.org, an online social justice platform.

Amanda Foster said she hopes the changes at Ginny’s and Jane E’s Bakery and Gift Store some day will become commonplace, as plastic pollution awareness grows.

“We are so much more aware of what is happening in every corner of the world because of social media,” she said. “We are more educated on the environment and more conscious of the long-term effects because now we see them.”

“I’m super proud of my parents for taking this up,” she added. “They get it, and they are trying to help make things better.”

About Styrofoam, plastics

Dining out, doing good

What can diners do to support restaurants seeking to use eco-friendly supplies? And what can diners do to encourage restaurants to make the switch?

The nonprofit Surfrider Foundation offers this advice:” • Support restaurants that have changed to produce less waste or use compostable, biodegradable or recyclable options to single-use plastics.

• Recruit a favorite restaurant to go Earth-friendly.

Many local Surfrider chapters run and manage an Ocean Friendly Restaurant program. To find a local chapter and see how to recruit some of your favorite places to eat, go online to go.surfrider.org/ofr.

• Practice what you preach. Bring a reusable mug when getting coffee. Take a reusable bag to pack-

age takeout. use reusable utensils and straw instead of accepting plastic cutlery. The more you show that sustainable eating is easy, the more you will inspire others to follow your example.

Repurposed utensils made from plants — not petroleum — break down in months, not millenia. They are promoted as “better for you and the planet.”

Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closedcell extruded polystyrene foam. It was developed

by Dow Chemical Co. in 1947 for building insulation and as a water barrier. It’s made of fossil fuels and synthetic chemicals.

To-go containers really aren’t Styrofoam, though they are called such. They are an expanded polystyrene foam, but as Styrofoam became common in the united States, foam containers — go boxes, beverage cups, coolers and even packing peanuts — go by the catch-all name.

Styrofoam is not biodegradable, but it does break into smaller pieces, making it difficult to clean up, contaminating landfills and bodies of water in the process.

Styrofoam cannot be recycled, though some commercial mail outlets accept returned packing peanuts.

The Plastic Pollution Coalition estimates 100 million pieces of plastic utensils are used in the united States every day, along with 500 million plastic straws daily. Some 269,000 tons of plastic from takeout orders has made its way into oceans.

The world produces 14 million tons of Styrofoam a year, according to an Earth Day 2018 list of plastic pollutions.

— Sandy Ambrogi

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 17

Private island living with a twist Kick back in easy breezy island style

Don’t miss out! waterfront living from the high $400S If you’re seeking a coastal hideaway with the carefree vibe of Margaritaville, you’ll love the waterfront residences at One Particular Harbour. Outfitted in classic island style, these homes offer beautiful sunset views and owner access to private clubhouse amenities and the new marina. Plus, construction is underway on the new Compass

by Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts and Floridays Restaurant & Grill, so you can enjoy even more Margaritaville fun and flavor at your doorstep!

Can’t be in paradise all year? Owners at One Particular Harbour can place their residences in a short-term rental program for a vacation home that works on their schedules.

Only a limited number of residences are still available for quick closings so act fast! SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY!

All the amenities for a “no worries” vibe: MARINA • beach club • resort-style pool and spa • cabana bar fitness center • kayak launch • sky bar • yoga lawn • and Much more!

try the margaritaville lifestyle before you buy! ask about our one particular getaway.

(888) 508-4680 | OPHMintoUSA.com | 12340 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34209 The facilities and amenities described and depicted are proposed, but not yet constructed. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and are merely representative of current development plans. Development plans, amenities, facilities, dimensions, specifications, prices and features depicted by artists’ renderings or otherwise described herein are approximate and subject to change without notice. © Minto Communities, LLC 2019. All rights reserved. Content may not be reproduced, copied, altered, distributed, stored or transferred in any form or by any means without express written permission. One Particular Harbour and the One Particular Harbour logo are trademarks of Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC and are used under license. Minto and the Minto logo are trademarks of Minto Communities, LLC and/or its affiliates. 2019. CGC 1519880.

18 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

FWC-FISH projects progress at preserve

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission girdled, cut and logged about 50 Australian pines as part of an ongoing exotic tree removal project at the 100-acre Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve in Cortez. Islander Photos: Kathy Prucnell

IT’S HOT OUTSIDE. KEEP YOUR COOL! 99 79 Performance test, ACUV dye,

AC Tune-Up Special

$

up to 1 pound of freon. EXP 04-24-19 Exp 10-22-14.

Stay cool...

CALL GROOMS! 5608 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 941.896.7898

·S YOUR COMFORT ZONE? WHERE

serve will involve the removal of more non-native, invasive Australian pines, as well as Brazilian pepper trees, leaving a grassy understory among the live oaks and other native coastal vegetation. Some planting of native varieties also may occur.

Corey Anderson, an FWC restoration project manager, said Phase III of the preserve’s restoration, which is budgeted at $97,500, would begin at the end of April with the selection of a contractor.

At FISH board meetings in February and March, the nonprofit’s directors discussed the girdling method used by the FWC to halt the trees’ growth and the agency’s original intent to leave them on the preserve.

The board members preferred the FWC log and chip the trees, but didn’t decide what to do with the mulch.

Board member Angela Collins suggested a fundraiser.

Vice president Jane von Hahmann said April 11 she would ask for direction at a board meeting, including advice from landscaper/board member David Cadmus.

As far as the future removal of Australian pine trees, a letter from Mike Norman of Mike Norman Realty in Holmes Beach was brought to the board’s attention.

Norman wrote March 20 to von Hahmann, saying: “I love Australian pines and hate to see them cut down.

All the scientific proof and arguments can’t change their beauty.

“It kills me to think we just roll over and accept all the negatives about these beautiful trees and ignore

the aesthetics.”

Norman asked the board to survey FISH members before removing the trees.

As far as Norman’s request, von Hahmann said she researched the governing document for the preserve and found nothing precluding the board from saving some of the trees, but also pointed out that “nothing grows under them.”

Australian pine trees, according to the FWC, outcompete native vegetation because they leave a dense leaf litter beneath them and displace native plants that provide wildlife habitat for threatened and endangered species, including gopher turtles.

Brazilian pepper trees are considered a “significant threat” to native plant and wildlife, including bird populations, with their dense shade canopies, the FWC states on its website.

The FWC undertook the Phase III restoration project as outlined by Scheda Ecological Associates of Sarasota, which included several stages of restoration as funds became available.

The Scheda design calls for four phases of restoration, Anderson said April 12.

The Scheda-designed project is now about halfcomplete, he added.

The FWC made Phase III its top project for funding in the 2018-19 Division of Habitat and Species Conservation budget based on Scheda’s “impressive design,” he said.

The last phase for the FISH Preserve will create saltwater habitats and marshes near Cortez Road West by excavating and removing some dirt, he added.

Gulf whale listed as endangered

The National Marine Fisheries Service April 12 listed the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale as endangered under the u.S. Endangered Species Act. The estimated population of the Gulf whales, a unique subspecies of the Bryde’s whale, is 33.

The whales’ habitat is now reduced to the upper waters of the De Soto Canyon in the Gulf waters offshore of the Florida Panhandle. Historical records indicate the whales’ range once included the north-central and southern Gulf.

Threats to the whales include oil spills, anthropogenic noise associated with seismic blasting, fishing entanglement, vessel strikes and human noise.

Environmental groups pressed for the endangered listing, as did a bipartisan group of congressional members from Florida led by u.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, and Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key.

A Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s Whale. The federal government has listed the subspecies as endangered. Islander Courtesy Photo

GOT STINK?

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Monthly Garbage Bin Cleaning Specializing in Vacation Rentals

941-778-0020 www.BinsBeClean.com

Residential/Commercial MONTHLY BIN-CLEANING SERVICE

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Tile & Grout Cleaning

CALL TODAY 941.778.2882 or 941.387.0607 www.fatcatcarpetcleaning.com

CHRISTIE’S PLUMBING

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Family Owned and Operated Since 1975 Two Florida State-Certified Master Plumbers REPAIRS & REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION 7 / ,Ê / ,-ÊUÊ- 7 ,ÊEÊ , Ê

FREE ESTIMATES

941-778-3924 or 941-778-4461 5508-D MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH

(CFC1426596)

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter While they’re not all gone, there are fewer Australian pines at the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve now than a month ago.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent loggers and chippers to the west side of the preserve and brought down about 50 Australian pines the first week of April, with some left near Sarasota Bay to allow nesting spots for wildlife.

Another FWC project on the east side of the pre-

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 19

Judge sets stage for former islander’s murder trial

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Some questions are out.

The defense for David Vickers, soon to stand trial for second-degree murder, will not be allowed to ask questions about possible intervening causes in the death of a toddler who died in his care in Holmes Beach.

The pretrial ruling came April 10 from 12th District Judge Edward Nicholas in the prosecution against Vickers, 33, who has been jailed since August 2017, when Holmes Beach police arrested him for marijuana possession and a revoked license, and then again for theft and pawn charges.

While in jail, Vickers, formerly of Apollo Beach, was arrested for the toddler’s death in October 2017 after Manatee County Sheriff’s Crimes Against Children and state Child Protective Services found evidence of child abuse, including an autopsy showing a swollen brain and broken ribs in various stages of healing.

He will stand trial for second-degree murder, neglect and aggravated manslaughter stemming from the Aug. 23, 2017, death of Luca Sholey, who was allegedly in his care.

Vickers’ attorney initially sought a defense medical expert’s testimony but, at the hearing, scaled back to questioning the state’s expert on the intervening issue.

Joe Campoli, a court-appointed regional public defender, and David Vickers listen at an April 10 hearing on the state’s motion to exclude evidence about possible intervening causes of the death of 17-month-old Luca Sholey.

prejudice if the defense were allowed to suggest possible accidental or medical negligence as a cause for the child’s death.

At the hearing, District 12 chief medical examiner Russell Vega testified by telephone that the child died due to lack of oxygen to the brain as a result of cardiac arrest. As for his opinion of the manner of death, he said it was a homicide.

No testimony was offered by the defense.

Attorney Joe Campoli, appointed as a regional public defender for Vickers, and Buff argued about the intervening medical negligence.

“If the initial injury is life threatening in and of itself,” Buff said Florida cases, from the 1800s to the 1987 Florida Supreme Court decision in Gilliam v.

State, stand for the principle that evidence of intervening causes is not relevant to a homicide case.

Campoli said the defense will contend there was David Vickers enters a Manatee County court hear- an accidental death with no criminal intent. He said the case may be the first of its kind to allege EMS ing April 10 on allowable evidence for his trial. He is charged with second-degree murder, child neglect failed to properly treat a child with oxygen for several minutes. and manslaughter in connection with the death of Although he had a defense expert, Campoli told the a Holmes Beach toddler. Islander Photos: Kathy court he didn’t want to call him as a witness. Instead, Prucnell he wanted to conduct cross examination of the state Vickers’ trial is expected to begin at the end of the medical examiner. month.

Campoli also argued the matter “should be one the Assistant State Attorney Dawn Buff told the judge jury decides, not the court.” she was looking to head off the jurors’ confusion and Nicholas sided with the state and suggested an alternative for the defense.

The judge said Campoli could try again and ask the trial judge outside the presence of the jury to allow his line of questioning.

Vickers lived with the toddler’s family members in the 200 block of Peacock Lane.

He was convicted in 12th Circuit Court in November 2018 for driving on a revoked driver’s license and possessing marijuana. The case against Vickers for allegedly stealing a laptop and stereo from Sholey’s mother is pending in circuit court.

Vickers faces up to life in prison, a life probation and a $10,000 fine on the second-degree murder charge.

According to Buff, the trial will begin with jury selection and is estimated to last two days during the week of April 22.

All proceedings will be held at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

HB charter vote shuts down city manager option for voters

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter The discussion is closed.

At least, for now.

At the Holmes Beach charter review commission meeting April 11, Commissioner Nancy Deal moved to add an article to amend the city charter to create the position of city manager.

The motion failed 3-2 with Deal, Commissioner Claudia Carlson and Chair Edward Upshaw voting “yea,” and Commissioners Sean Murphy and David Zaccagnino voting “nay.”

Even though the vote received a majority, the city’s charter review process requires a supermajority vote — at least 4-1 — for a charter amendment to be placed on the ballot for voter consideration.

At the April 4 meeting, Murphy made a reverse of Deal’s motion, stating no changes would be made to article 4 of the charter. His motion failed 3-2, with Murphy and Zaccagnino voting “yea,” and Carlson, Deal and Upshaw voting “nay.” Section 4 deals with the qualifications and powers of the mayor.

During the April 11 discussion of Deal’s motion, Murphy responded to his criticism of a research report in 2018 undertaken by an eight-member committee entrusted to review the form of city government that concluded with unanimous support for a city manager or city administrator for Holmes Beach in place of the current strong-mayor form of government.

“I don’t have any question that the people who did the study weren’t qualified or well-meaning,” he said.

“At the end of the day, I just don’t agree with it.”

Carlson said that didn’t matter.

“The issue is whether the citizens should have the

right to vote on it,” she said. “I think the citizens have a right to vote on it and we don’t have the right to stop them.”

The report made a substantial argument for the city-manager form of government.

Zaccagnino disagreed, saying the citizens voted for charter review commission members whose platforms they supported and, he added, he and Murphy were the top two vote-getters of the five charter review commissioners.

Murphy said at The Islander candidate forum in October 2018 that although some candidates insist on the need to employ a city manager, he was unsure whether a manager would be a positive move for the city.

“I think the people have already spoken about what they feel like and who they wanted to support for what issue,” Zaccagnino said.

Murphy suggested that the people who want a city manager could initiate a referendum on the matter.

According to Florida statutes, the electors can collect signatures on a petition to put an amendment to the charter on a ballot.

In other matters, the CRC unanimously approved a motion to accept a consolidated legal description of the city’s boundaries.

City attorney Patricia Petruff said the recommended change would go to the city commission as an “edit” to the charter, not as a public vote.

CRC members also discussed restrictions in the charter governing how the city vacates public land, such as beach accesses.

The group agreed their concern was with protecting parks, beach accesses and rights of way from sale

or lease to entities that might abuse environmentally sensitive areas.

Murphy motioned for Petruff to word a proposed charter amendment stating, “Property owned by the city, currently unencumbered, cannot be dispossessed, except by lease, permit or right of way, for a period of less than 10 years. Any lease should be approved by a super majority of the city commission, and more than 50% support by a referendum of the city’s voters.”

Petruff said she would work on the language and bring it back for a vote at the next meeting.

The Holmes Beach CRC will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 25 meeting at city hall.

Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission member David Zaccagnino appeared to be distracted by his cellphone during a review meeting in March.

Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

20 n April 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER B5

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PIER • $4 Select Liquors • 50¢ off Draft Beers & House Wines • Buy One, Get One 50% off all Appetizers & Oysters

STORE HOURS Open Daily Breakfast Weekend Brunch B ra d e nto n B e a c h

Fo r ot h e r l o c at i o n s , v i s i t O yst e r B a r. n et

Š 2019 The Islander / MacBonner Inc.

Key

Royal

e Pas

s

3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach 34217

B5

8am - 9pm 8am - 11am 8am - 2pm

Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans

Sailing from 3 locations Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Downtown Sarasota 941-870-4349

www.kathleend.net

USCG Certified to 20 passengers

7% 47%%4 4//

Tired of embarrassing newsprint smudges?

Get your news online at

AMI?ISLANDER

Book Your Tee Time Today: Online: imgacademygolfclub.com

Islander.org!

Portraits by the Sea The Original

PHOTOGRAPHY

Golf Shop: 941-758-1464

Experience Great Golf 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy Bradenton, FL 34210

Join us in the Grille Room on Wednesday nights for our “Two for One� Dinner Specials!

imgacademygolfclub.com

941.778.2711

www.jackelka.com

Let’s Go Sailing!

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 21

As fresh as it gets ‌

BESlyT

SERVING GOURMET ICE CREAM SINCE 1984

Phil e chees steak in tee Mana !

County

Coastal Living: One of the 20 best seafood dives of all time.

BEST

Sports Bar, Chicken Wings, Place to watch sports!

â?Š Truly Homemade Ice Cream

(yes, we really make it ourselves)

â?Š 6OTED "EST )CE #REAM â?Š /PEN $AYS A 7EEK

12 TVS! ALL SPORTS! ALL THE TIME!

LUNCH & DINNER ( OPEN 7 DAYS Specials open-5: Tue $6 Cheeseburger; Wed $6 BBQ Pulled Pork; Thurs $6 Cheesesteak; Fri $3 1/4-lb Hot Dog

FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET AND DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT

NO SHOWER HAPPY HOUR 3-5 MON-FRI

9701 Gulf Drive ( Anna Maria ( 941-567-4056 A2 www.slimsplaceami.com

C8

3/&4 3%26% s 3/2"%4 s 35'!2 &2%% &!4 &2%% -ANATEE !VE TH

#ORTEZ TH

,ONGBOAT #ENTER 3HOPS

B3

Bayfront at 12306 46th Ave W., Cortez 941.794.1243

WWW TYLERSICECREAM COM

7% ,)+% ,)+%3

EAT IN DINE OUT

$YDLODEOH $We

ISLANDER ORG

AMI CENTRE, 3218 E. BAY DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH 941 778-7978 • WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

Come “Meat�Our Subs & Salads!

OLD FLORIDA ORIGINAL

FROSTED MUGS VOTED # 1

OPEN 11-9 7 DAYS through July

VĂ€ÂœĂƒĂƒĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠ >˜>ĂŒiiĂŠ i>VÂ…ĂŠUÊΙä£Ê Ă•Â?vĂŠ Ă€ÂˆĂ›iĂŠUĂŠ ÂœÂ?“iĂƒĂŠ i>VÂ… B5 941-778-7769ĂŠUĂŠĂœĂœĂœÂ°ĂƒÂŽÂˆÂ˜Â˜ĂžĂƒÂŤÂ?>Vi°Vœ“

Cortez Bait & Seafood THE REAL DEAL, FRESH DAILY!

Featuring

Yes, we deliver!

308 Pine Avenue | 941-251-4070 941.778.5788

5346 gulf drive, holmes beach

GREAT S BURGER 1 # VOTED

Established 1952

A2

Family-owned and operated RETAIL SEAFOOD MARKET

Seafood fresh off the boat or smoked!

12110 Cortez Road W. ~ Downtown Cortez Mon-Sat. 10-6 • Sunday 10-5 • 941-794-1547 www.cortezbaitandseafood.com

22 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Bradenton Beach approves $100K to finish oating dock

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Progress on a floating dock at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach has resumed, with some unexpected costs assumed by the city.

Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency members voted 6-0 April 10 to approve Hecker Construction’s $105,754 proposal to complete the remaining work on the dock, including the assembly of floats, delivery to the city and installation at the pier.

CRA member Ed Chiles, a local restaurateur, was absent with excuse.

The approved motion set a June 5 deadline for Hecker to complete the project, with a $500 daily penalty for delays. Hecker also must request CRA approval to extend the deadline.

The CRA district is bordered by Cortez Road, Sarasota Bay, Fifth Street South and the Gulf of Mexico.

The area was deemed blighted in 1992, leading to the creation of the CRA and the use of incremental tax revenue from Manatee County to promote restoration, growth and tourism.

Hecker’s proposal specifies the use of 25 composite pilings, which — in addition to dock rollers — CRA members agreed to purchase to eliminate the sales tax expense.

Technomarine, the company originally contracted to build and install the dock, planned to use seven concrete pilings, but Hecker — a Gibsonton-based marine contractor subcontracted by Technomarine — submitted engineering plans to the city in March that included a change to the pilings.

CRA members were concerned April 3 the new plans were over-engineered and tasked Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale to consult with Steve Porter, general manager of Duncan Seawall, the contractor for the pier and restaurant, for his opinion on Hecker’s engineering.

Speciale — the pier team manager and lead contact

Visiting from Wisconsin, Derek Greatsinger fishes off the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach April 11 while his son, Desmond, 5, looks out over the closed ramp where the city’s new floating dock will be installed. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

for the floating dock — said Porter told him Hecker’s engineering and proposal were reasonable, and that Hecker’s proposal almost matched Duncan’s estimate for the same work.

Eric Shaffer, operations manager for Hecker, attended the meeting and said the price difference, estimated by the city at about $80,000, is due to Technomarine providing inaccurate costs to the city.

Shaffer said Technomarine submitted engineering for 40-foot-tall, 24-by-24-inch concrete piles, but, he said, no marine construction company in the area can set the specified piles. “To set those pilings, you’re going to have to reach out to a bridge company,� he said. “Not only are (the pilings) about 5,000 pounds, but to just get the correct hammer to drive them, you’re looking at a cost of about $100,000.�

Shaffer said the largest pilings Hecker uses are 12-by-12-inch and 35 feet in length. The project also requires more piles than Technomarine specified because Hecker’s piles can’t support the same load.

After hearing from Shaffer, CRA members agreed to authorize city attorney Ricinda Perry to send a letter to Technomarine representative Julianne Frank asking for compensation for missing materials, claiming the company is in default of its contract with the city.

Perry said it would be reasonable to ask for compensation for rollers, which Technomarine failed to deliver to Hecker’s laydown yard in Gibsonton, but that asking for compensation for piles would be more complex.

She said the city could argue Technomarine submitted a fraudulent bid since the company misrepresented the costs for pile-driving and the materials in the agreement with the city, and request compensation for the difference between the Technomarine contract and Hecker’s approved costs.

Shaffer said he has finished inventorying all the materials for the dock, not including “nuts and bolts,� but would return to Gibsonton the same day and finish, so that he could detail whatever else Technomarine failed to provide.

Pile-driving nears completion for AMCP, decking ‘on deck’

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter The foundation for the new Anna Maria City Pier is almost set.

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said at a meeting April 11 that i+iconSOuTHEAST had 20 remaining walkway piles to install — less than a 10th of the 201 total pilings planned for the 776-foot-long pier.

He also said the pavilion area would be closed April 15 for a week to 10 days while pile-driving takes place near the shore.

The piling work should wrap up by April 19, according to Murphy.

After pile-driving is finished, on deck for Icon is leveling the piles, installing wood bents on the walkway and placing the concrete platform at the T-end.

'OLF GOES TO THE DOGS

Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue

'OLF /UTING FOR THE 2ESCUE

Don’t forget ‌ You can read it all online at islander.org

The wood bents will support ipe decking for the walkway, while the T-end’s concrete platform will be topped with ipe decking and support the planned restaurant and bait shop.

Murphy also noted that during Icon’s pile-driving process, two-three wood pilings from the old city pier came loose and floated to the surface at the work site.

The broken pilings, which Murphy said could be 100 years old, were crafted from palm trees sharpened at the driving end with an axe. The piles showed evidence of worm damage, aging and rot and were brought to shore.

Commission Chair Brian Seymour said he is concerned Icon sometimes works past 6 p.m., which is when city code requires construction to cease for the night. He said some people criticized Icon’s hours on social media.

Murphy said the city received no complaints regarding Icon working past the cutoff, but he would remind the contractor of the city code.

4OURNEY 'OLF AND !WARDS ,UNCH AT 4ERRA #EIA "AY 'OLF 4ENNIS #LUB 0ALMETTO 2EGISTRATION 3HOTGUN 3TART ^ 3ATURDAY !PRIL 3INGLE 'OLFER GREEN FEES CART LUNCH DRINK TICKETS AWARDS GIFT BAGS ,UNCH ONLY PER PERSON INCLUDES DRINK TICKETS AND USE OF CLUB FACILITIES

INCLUDING POOL TENNIS lTNESS CENTER AND lSHING FROM THE DOCK

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS GOLD SPONSOR! $500 • Foursome included. • Banner hung at tournament. • Recognition in all advertising. • Recognition during event. • Recognition on iers.

SILVER SPONSOR $300 • Foursome included. • Sign on green.

"EVERAGE #ART 3PONSORS • Foursome included. • Sign on green.

4EE 3PONSOR • Your sign on a tee.

'2%%. 30/.3/2 • Your sign on a green.

GOLF REGISTRATION ___________________________________

Sponsor Level ______ Contact Person __________________________

NAME OF GOLFER/TEAM ________________________________

SPONSOR_________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________

Amount paid (check or CC): _________________________________

Amount paid (check or CC): ___________________________________

Other opportunities: Donate gift bag goodies, rafe items or sponsor a golfer.

Make checks payable to Moonracer Inc., PO Box 2103, Holmes Beach FL 34216.

Proceeds Benefit MOONRACER

For more information, golf signup and sponsor opportunities, contact Toni Lyon at 941-928-8735 or tlyonami@gmail.com

Signature AMI gifts! Navy mugs, $10 each. All-cotton AMI tote bags, $5. White and tie-dye “More-Thana-Mullet-Wrapper� T-shirts, $10$15, and AMI stickers, $2. Come shop at 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 23

Anna Maria shoots down pedal-bus promoter

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Alcohol and vehicles don’t mix on the road.

At least, that’s the conclusion Anna Maria city commissioners came to when asked to authorize a prospective business to allow passengers to carry open alcohol containers on a pedal-bus.

Richard Secord, an Ohio resident who plans to move to Holmes Beach, presented a business idea to commissioners April 11 for a pedal-bus — a pedalpowered, low-speed vehicle that can carry up to 15 people — in the hopes of being granted an exemption from the open container law.

Pedal-buses typically seat 12 people, with pedals for each seat, according to Secord. The vehicles can reach up to 7 mph and have backup electric motors.

While the vehicle is powered by the passengers, it is steered by an employee, he said. Some municipalities have provided pedal-bus businesses exemptions, allowing passengers to carry open alcohol containers, similar to limousines and wedding buses.

Secord said pedal-buses allow people to consume city’s infrastructure. alcoholic beverages while touring the city.

Commissioners made no motion to provide the Anna Maria is not one of those municipalities. requested exemption, effectively killing the proManatee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Jones, who posal. heads the Anna Maria-MCSO substation, said such an Richard Secord, exemption would be an issue at city, county and state an Ohio resident levels. who recently Also, city attorney Becky Vose said the city would purchased prophave to rewrite an ordinance to allow the exemption. erty in Holmes Commissioners Amy Tripp and Dale Woodland Beach, presents voiced concerns with the use of alcohol.

April 11 his idea But alcohol wasn’t the only factor bothering the for a pedalcommissioners. bus — a bike “I think you could find yourself hated because trafwith seats for fic is already bad enough and 1-5 miles per hour in numerous people this situation. People will say, ‘What the hell is this?’” to pedal — to Commissioner Doug Copeland said. “They already Anna Maria city curse the golf carts that are on the road.” commissioners.

Secord said he could use secondary roads to avoid Islander Photo: traffic, but Commission Chair Brian Seymour said Ryan Paice obstructing traffic would be unavoidable, due to the

… approves improvements for vacant preschool property

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter Along with a change in usage, a property on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria soon will get a boost in curb appeal.

Anna Maria city commissioners voted 5-0 April 11 to approve a site plan for 302 Pine Ave., the former site for the School for Constructive Play. The plan involves a change in use and exterior enhancements for two buildings.

Monica Simpson, representing property owners Scott and Colleen Geller, presented a case for approval of the application to commissioners. She said the bones of the buildings would remain the same, but the interiors would be repurposed and the exteriors would be improved.

The main building will be converted into two units — a restaurant and a residence, where the Gellers plan to live.

An accessory building, which the school used for storage, will be converted for use as an office.

Simpson said drainage would be improved on the

lot during construction, and a landscaping buffer and fence would be installed on the east side of the property.

The commission’s approval came with a few caveats, such as meeting the requirement for 14 parking spaces and some bike racks, as well as allowing for a connecting sidewalk on Pine Avenue.

The number of parking spaces was a temporary hang-up for commissioners.

Simpson interpreted the city code to require 13 parking spots, but city planner Robin Meyer said 14 were required based on the accurate square footage of the buildings.

The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 April 9 to recommend commission approval of the site plan with 13 parking spots, with the caveat that the 14th parking space would house bike racks.

“I don’t think we’re doing any businesses favors by eliminating the parking requirements,” Commissioner Doug Copeland said.

Commissioner Carol Carter said a bike rack couldn’t make up for a parking space.

Meyer recommended the commission require 14 parking spots, saying the parcel has enough space, but said he would be comfortable either way.

Changes to 302 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, the former site for the School for Constructive Play, were approved April 11. The main building will be converted into a restaurant and residence, while the accessory building will be remodeled as an office.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY OF THE ISLANDER ON Anna Maria ISLAND* — CALL 941-778-7978 Sorry, we cannot deliver single copies to condominium units or mobile homes.

24 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Gathering

Service on the sand

Worshipers gather April 1, 2018, at Manatee Public Beach for the 54th Easter Sunrise Service presented by the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island.

The service includes all six island churches.

Islander File Photo: Jack Elka

Islanders celebrate Easter at sunrise

Anna Maria Island’s largest Easter service will be celebrated as the sun rises Sunday, April 21.

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Easter Sunrise Service will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

The service draws more than 1,100 people to the beach.

The Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe will be open at 6:30 a.m. Also, the island trolley will be in operation at 6 a.m.

Organizers suggest attendees bring flashlights and blankets and chairs for sitting on the sand.

The Rev. Matthew Grunfeld of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation will deliver the opening prayer.

The Rev. Stephen King of Harvey Memorial Community Church in Bradenton Beach will deliver the benediction.

The Revs. Ed Moss of CrossPointe Fellowship and Douglas Kings of Gloria Day Lutheran Church, both in Holmes Beach, will read from the Scriptures.

An offertory prayer will be delivered by Matthew Nowicki, director of faith formation at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach.

The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Bob O’Keef of Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria.

The service also will feature music.

Collections at the service are shared among the island churches and support charitable work in Manatee County, including the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island scholarship program.

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

Churches to host egg hunts

Roser Memorial Community Church will hold an Easter egg hunt following its 10 a.m. service Sunday, April 21.

The church is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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

The Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, also will host an Easter egg hunt at its 10 a.m. service April 21.

For more information, call the church at 941383-6491.

Founded 1956

ALL ARE WELCOME

Open Arms, Loving Hearts, Accepting Minds

Gathering plans

SPECIAL WORSHIP, EVENTS

Wednesday, April 17 6 p.m. — Service, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

7 p.m. — Twenty-four hour prayer vigil, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-7780414.

7 p.m. — “Road to the Resurrection,” CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

Thursday, April 18 5:30 p.m. — Maundy Thursday service of reflection and Holy Communion, preceded at 5 p.m. with a light supper, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941383-6491.

6 p.m. — Maundy Thursday service, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-1638.

7 p.m. — “Road to the Resurrection,” CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

7 p.m. — Maundy Thursday service with choir music, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

7 p.m. — Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4644.

7:30 p.m. — Maundy Thursday service, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833.

Friday, April 19 Noon — Prayer service, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

Noon — Good Friday observance, 6 p.m. — Maundy Thursday service, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

Noon — Stations of the Cross, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 7781638.

1 p.m. — Good Friday service, Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian (USA), 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-8833.

3 p.m. — Passion of the Lord service, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7784644.

7 p.m. — Good Friday service, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414.

6 p.m. — Good Friday Liturgy, Episcopal Church of the Annun-

EASTER SERVICES, APRIL 21 Sunrise Service in our Friendship Garden 7:30 a.m.

Easter Service in our sanctuary at 10 a.m.

ciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 7781638.

Saturday, April 20 9 a.m. — Decorate the cross and the church, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

5 p.m. — Festival of Light, Flowers, Song and Story, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

6 p.m. — Easter Vigil, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

8 p.m. — Easter Vigil Mass, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4644.

Sunday, April 21 6:30 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Easter Sunrise Service, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-7781383.

7:30 a.m. — Sunrise Easter Service with alto soloist, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

7:30 a.m. — Easter service, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

8:30 a.m. — Easter service in the sanctuary, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941778-0414.

8:30 a.m. — Easter Mass, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4644.

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

9 a.m. — Easter service, CrossPointe Fellowship, 8665 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-0719.

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

9:30 a.m. — Festival of Light, Flowers, Song and Story, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

10 a.m. — Easter service in the sanctuary and an egg hunt, Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Information: 941-778-0414.

10 a.m. — Easter service with guest musicians and egg hunt, Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

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

10:30 a.m. — Easter Mass, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4644.

10L30 a.m. — Easter brunch, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

11 a.m. — Easter service, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941- 778-1638.

SAVE THE DATE Passover ends, April 27.

SPECIAL MUSIC AT BOTH SERVICES

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Friendship Garden

simple cremations

790

$

The Rev. Bill Friederich, Senior Minister 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 941-383-6491 www.longboatislandchapel.org

The Lord’s Warehouse Thrift Shop Hours 9-1, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

simple burials

1,195

$

Online arrangements available Sarasota (941) 312-6371 | Manatee (941) 213-9234

SoundChoiceCremation.com

A FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, FLOWERS, SONG AND STORY. Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Easter Brunch 10:30 a.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME 6608 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach ~ 941-778-1813

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 25

Obituaries

Church commissions new Stephen ministers

Philip A. ‘Phil’ Dieffenbach

At services April 7, Roser Memorial Community Church commissioned five new Stephen ministers — Ron Brock, Neil Crowell, Mark Morris, Ed Saxe and Sandy Zarzycki.

“These standing before us have completed 50 hours of Stephen ministry training, which we, your Stephen leaders and pastors, have administered,” said ministry leader Dee O’Brien, according to a news release from the church. “We commend them to the congregation for commissioning now as Stephen ministers.”

Stephen ministry is a one-to-one caring ministry for lay people, and there is no cost for this service.

Roser Church is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

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

Philip A. ‘Phil’ Dieffenbach, 93, affectionately known as Pere to family and friends, died March 29.

Active and engaged until the very end of his life, he ran a marathon, survived leukemia in his mid-50s and played tennis and fished into his 80s.

He was a lover of bridge and opera and was happiest living near Dieffenbach the beach, dividing his time each year between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Anna Maria Island.

He was born in 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was one of seven children. After serving in the u.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and earned a master’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in natural gas technology.

During his time in Chicago, he met and married Margaret Hawkins. In the 1950s and ’60s, he helped design and oversee the construction and management of the natural gas distribution pipeline system in the western united States. In 1968, he earned a master’s in business administration from the university of Colorado and became an executive in corporate planning for the Southern Railway Co., where in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped shape the current structure of the freight rail system in the eastern united States.

He loved family events, from vacations in warm and wonderful places to Christmas and birthday celebrations, where a running joke was his gag gifts of tennis balls or a dreaded ornamental rooster sculpture.

His strong intellect, dry wit and zest for life will be missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life was held April 15 in Holmes Beach.

He is survived by his special companion, Lynn Carter; brothers Arthur and William and wife Barbara; children Carl and wife Ann, David and wife Cynthia, Louise and husband Randy and Ann and husband Ben; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

JOY group to host newsman

Roser Church’s Just Older Youth group will host newsman Bob Hite, the former anchor for WFLA TVChannel 8, during its lunch program Wednesday, April 24.

The group will gather in the church fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, at 11 a.m.

Hite, in addition to a career in news, is a former u.S. Marine, avid sailor and owner of Kinship Productions, which creates commercial and music videos.

The group will provide lunch, but reservations are required by noon Monday, April 22.

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

The Rev. Neil Crowell at Roser Memorial Community Church. New Stephen ministers at Roser include Crowell, Sandy Zarzycki, Mark Morris, Ed Saxe and Ron Brock.

Islander Courtesy Photo

“Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper. She came to AMI in 1975 and launched the newspaper in 1992.

Don’t forget…

Loving Christ • Sharing His Grace • Serving All COMMUNITY CHURCH

EASTER SUNDAY

MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 18 • 7:00 PM

Healing Service

Choir • Communion GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19 • 7:00 PM

8:30 AM AND 10:00 AM His Glories Now We Sing Trumpet • Violin • Flute • Choir

ERS BRING FLOWe th on e ac to pl bol Cross as a sym of rebirth and ing resurrection! Brr a your camera fo family photo.

EASTER EGG HUNT following the 10:00 AM Service _______________

10:00 AM Nursery 8:45 AM Adult Bible Study 9:00 AM Book Study

The Passion Of Christ

Experience the songs, sights and sounds of the crucifixion.

A NONDENOMINATIONAL, CHRISTIAN CHURCH

941-778-0414 • www.RoserChurch.com • Facebook @RoserChurch

512 Pine Ave • Anna Maria • Everyone is welcome!

You can read it all online at islander.org

Dennis Norman Rose

Dennis Norman Rose, 71, a longtime resident of Anna Maria Island, died March 29.

He was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

He obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the university of Calgary, a master’s degree from York university in Toronto and completed post-graduate studies in Chinese language at Indiana university.

One big triumph and joy came in June 1988, when he was able to obtain a green card and enjoy the “freedom” he so loved about the united States. He became a citizen in 1993 and cried through the ceremony. He was proud of his knowledge of the Constitution and government and felt privileged to live in the united States.

He had a terrific career in business, during which he bought and sold and ran businesses for himself and other people. He loved the business world but, after selling the last one, decided to work less and stay home more.

He became a high school math teacher until his retirement in 2014. He enjoyed teaching and was known for his adherence to the rules, high expectations of students, white shirts, khaki pants and free tutoring.

He loved his playtime and toys. He was a longtime scuba diver, pilot, boater, motorcyclist, shooter and car enthusiast. He often said he would love to have back the money he had spent on Corvettes, but he was happier with the cars.

He was a longtime member of the Florida Engineering Society, Aircraft owners and Pilots Association and National Rifle Association, was a licensed CAM and served for many years on his condo board.

He loved his family and never met a stranger. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

He had no religion; he didn’t oppose it, he just didn’t have one himself. So there will be no service.

A private wake will be held.

He is survived by his much-loved wife of more than 23 years, Brenda; brothers Ken and wife Diana and David and wife Liz; sister Beth and husband Byron; sons Darren and wife Meaghan and David and wife Renee; stepsons Walter Nunemaker and wife Courtney and Trent Nunemaker and wife Megan; grandsons Garrett, Connor, Griffin, Nolan, Everett, Nathan and Cason.

The Reverend Norman Pritchard

MAUNDY THURSDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE Thursday, April 18 • 7:30 PM Communion Service with Chancel Choir GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

•

1:00 PM

Friday, April 19 Sermon:(title “Don’t to Know” SERMON: Come) EASTER DAY SERVICES

•

8:30 & 10:00 AM

Sunday, April 21 Sermon: “The Most Important Person in America Today” SERMON: (title toAlive Come) Chancel Choir presents EASTER ANTHEM with Brass Childcare Available

•

Visitors & Residents Welcome

Watch our 10:00 AM service live. Log onto our website & follow the YouTube link.

6400 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

•

941.383.8833 (office)

•

www.christchurchlbk.org

26 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Cops & Court

Holmes Beach Detective Sgt. Brian Hall investigates a burglary-attack in July 2018 in the 500 block of 75th Street. The investigation led to an arrest and two court cases.

Islander File Photo

By Kathy Prucnell

Holmes Beach burglar, attacker pleads no contest

By Kathy Prucnell Islander Reporter Mark Lee Snyder, 56, pleaded no contest to a Holmes Beach burglary-attack in June 2018 and is set to be sentenced in May. The Holmes Beach man faces a maximum life sentence for burglary of a structure with a battery; aggravated battery on a woman 65 or older; and seconddegree grand theft, $20,000 and $100,000.

Snyder entered the plea April 3 to the burglaryThe 71-year-old woman reported the burglary in attack, which occurred in the 500 block of 75th Street progress after she returned home from lunch at about in Holmes Beach.

The prosecutor, 12th Circuit Assistant State Attor- 2 p.m. June 28, 2018, and encountered her attacker as ney Tyler Egbert, dropped a separate third-degree she entered her bedroom.

Snyder struck her, causing injuries to her head and felony theft Aug. 17, 2018.

Bradenton man arrested for DUI challenges roadside test

A Bradenton man arrested for driving while intoxicated is challenging the roadside test that led to his arrest.

Holmes Beach Police Officer Alexander Hurt arrested Fortunato Salvietti, 54, March 18 in the 4100 block of Gulf Drive.

Colleen Glenn, Salvietti’s attorney, filed a motion in March to exclude evidence gathered when Hurt examined Salvietti’s eyes for signs of impairment.

In the one-page motion, Glenn argued that the relevance of the eye test “is outweighed by the danger of Salvietti prejudice, confusion of the issues and misleading the jury” unless standards for scientific evidence are met, “including but not limited to the qualifications of the police officer administering the roadside test.”

Glenn’s motion also stated references to “pass” or “fail” must be excluded at trial to avoid the danger of prejudice.

At 1:30 a.m., Hurt was on routine patrol when

Streetlife

By Sandy Ambrogi

Island police blotter

Anna Maria April 6, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, warning. A man was reported standing on a construction barge about 50 yards off the beach at the Anna Maria City Pier. He returned to shore and met his mother, who was waiting in the parking lot that was marked for construction use. Both were warned that they were trespassing. They said they were visiting from England and staying in Clermont.

Anna Maria is policed by MCSO. Bradenton Beach April 6, 2000 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach parking lot, criminal mischief. A woman reported someone scratched her car and wrote derogatory words on it between 1 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., while she was with her family at the beach. A mirror also was cracked.

April 7, 2000 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach parking lot, operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

A man approached a Bradenton Beach police officer to report being followed and harassed by a man over several days. The man he accused of harassment was pointed out as he passed by in a vehicle. The driver was stopped and did not have a valid driver’s license and said the truck was from Indiana and not registered. The Florida tag on the truck was stolen. The man was given a summons for driving on a suspended license and driving an unregistered vehicle. The officer determined the harassment had taken place within the jurisdiction of Longboat Key and referred the complainant to the Longboat Key Police Department.

April 7, 2200 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, trespass warning. A woman parked her car on the sand on the beach near the south bathhouse. She told officers she lives in her car and parks there overnight. Manatee County Marine Rescue trespassed the woman from the park.

April 8, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, Bridgeport condominiums, property damage. A man reported

he was called to assist another Holmes Beach police officer who stopped Salvietti for a traffic violation.

According to an HBPD report, Hurt observed Salvietti outside his SuV, stumbling and swaying. Hurt asked if the man needed assistance.

Salvietti told the officer “no,” but that he had a back problem.

Hurt administered roadside tests, which examined Salvietti’s eyes, gait and balance, the report stated.

Salvietti told the officer he understood the one-leg stand test, but the report indicated he was unable to perform the exercise and Hurt “stopped the exercise for his safety,” according to the HBPD report.

Salvietti was transported to the station, where he provided breath samples measuring 0.178 and 0.175, and then to the Manatee County jail. He posted a $120 bond and was released.

Salvietti pleaded not guilty March 26.

His motion to exclude the evidence of the roadside test is set for 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

— Kathy Prucnell

at least one broken bone, according to police reports.

He then left with several bags of stolen jewelry, Holmes Beach Det. Sgt Brian Hall stated in a probable cause affidavit. The victim was treated at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Police found the victim’s purse, containing cash, at the front door of her house. Stolen items also were found in Bradenton and in the Manatee River.

Five days later, Holmes Beach police arrested Snyder at his home, 4903 Gulf Drive, unit 5, where a parked Nissan Maxima matched a vehicle was caught on a surveillance video outside the victim’s house.

Snyder cooperated with police and consented to a search of his vehicle, according to Hall.

Snyder confessed to the burglary-attack and said he lived north of Anna Maria Elementary School for the past couple of years, HBPD reports state.

In the next week, the detective and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigators found a storage locker on Cortez Road West belonging to Snyder. It contained stolen art, jewelry, guns and logs with details of eBay transactions.

A separate case against Snyder was opened July 9, 2018, but closed the next month by the 12th Circuit State Attorney, who declined to prosecute, saying in an August 2018 memo there was no evidence “he did not permit others to store their belongings in it.”

Hall said April 9 the locker held 17 guns, jewelry, art and other stolen items. Some items have been returned to their owners and some remain in an MCSO evidence locker, he added.

Various items were connected with past thefts, but they were beyond the statute of limitations to prosecute, he added.

For the burglary-attack case, 3 p.m. Friday, May 28, is set for Snyder’s sentencing at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

someone scratched his newly painted front door, placing the damage at $800.

Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD. Holmes Beach March 28, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix Super Market, trespassing, possession. Officers were called to a fight in progress and found the store manager had been assaulted. Two white males, one a juvenile, were stopped near the store exit and appeared to be intoxicated. While checking IDs, the juvenile failed Holmes Beach is policed by HBPD. to listen to commands and was handcuffed and placed Street life is based on incident reports and narrain a patrol car, where he spat on the computer screen tives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO. and the window cage. He was given a breath test and transported to Manatee County Juvenile Assessment Center. The second male was given a notice for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana found during a search of his backpack. Both were trespassed from Publix.

April 5, 700 block of Manatee Avenue, Kingfish Boat Ramp, burglary. A man returned to his locked car Eyes on the road after three hours to find his wallet missing. It contained The Florida Department of Transportation and $80 cash, a Florida driver’s license and a debit card.

Manatee County posted the following notices for Fingerprints were taken. the week of April 15: April 8, 100 block of 73rd Street, Coconuts, fraud.

Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: Crews are The manager of Coconuts reported a customer left striping sections of Gulf Drive during nighttime without paying for a three-month stay. She said he hours — 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. was a repeat customer. He promised to mail a check, Avenue c: Right-of-way restoration continbut no check had arrived. ues along Avenue C, including installation of a April 8, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, stormwater infiltration system and driveway resburglary. A woman reported her purse stolen from toration. under the front passenger seat of a parked vehicle. coquina Beach: Manatee County is paving April 9, 600 block of Baronet Lane, fraud. A man the south end of the Coquina Beach parking lot reported someone opened a Discover card in his name in Bradenton Beach. The south lot will be closed and completed a transaction for $2,856.87 at Best Buy during the work. in Sarasota. Another purchase attempt in Hialeah was Palma sola causeway on Manatee Avenue/ declined. state road 64 at the boat ramp: The Manatee April 10, 4500 block of Third Avenue, petit theft.

County boat ramp is closed for construction activA man and a woman riding bicycles stopped at a house ity at the location. and parked the bikes under the carport. When they left For the latest road watch information, go the house 45 minutes later, the man’s Shogun Safari online to www.fl511.com or dial 511. bike was missing.

Roadwatch

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 27

Holmes Beach addresses reckless golf cart drivers As with any vehicle, golf carts and low-speed vehicles must be driven responsibly, by licensed drivers.

Brook Morrison, a resident of 79th Street in Holmes Beach, filed a police report April 5 alleging that someone in a golf cart collided with her mailbox, toppled it over, then came to a stop on a residential water connection, which ruptured and caused water to shoot from the pipe.

Morrison, who is The Islander’s schools reporter, told the police she did not witness the incident, but heard it. The driver left the scene, then returned and said she had been rushing her sick daughter to their rental from the beach and offered to pay for the damages.

However, Morrison’s neighbor, Rose Mary Patterson, wrote an email April 7 to AMI Property Management, the company that manages the rental where the golf cart driver was staying. In it, she said she witnessed kids staying at the vacation rental driving golf carts recklessly on the street, and their mother was covering for them when she claimed responsibility for the accident. “It is hard to prove incidents where you have multiple people saying multiple different things without any corroborating evidence,� Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said April 9, adding that Morrison didn’t witness the incident, just heard it, and Patter-

son wasn’t a witness on the report. “We just want to make sure that everybody who utilizes a golf cart or a low-speed vehicle is a licensed driver, that they wear their seat belts, act responsibly and follow all the rules of the road, including proper Tokajer parking,� he said.

He cited a recent incident that involved underage drivers who rolled a golf cart, injuring one of the passengers.

LSVs resemble golf carts, but a title, registration and insurance is required, as well as seatbelts, headlights and other safety devices.

Only licensed drivers can operate golf carts and LSVs. In March, the city passed an ordinance requiring seat belts and age-appropriate child-restraint devices — such as car seats — for golf carts. “We’ve tightened-up the regulations, because over the years we’ve seen a considerable amount of unsafe golf cart activity on the road, including people holding young children in their laps,� Tokajer said. “They are in vacation-mode and not thinking about the safety aspects of being on a roadway with other vehicles, without using the proper safety equipment, and that needs to stop.� — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

A mailbox is toppled April 5 on 79th Street in Holmes Beach. The mailbox was knocked over and a water connection and sprinkler system were damaged by a golf cart driver, according to a complaint filed with the Holmes Beach Police Department.

Islander Photo: Brook Morrison

" ,&# $ $ $ " ## 1 &$ - $1 (-8 &1 1 4 - $7 18 "(- 1& 1 $ , " 5 - 4-

8 , 1 94, - $ 1 , 4,&"& " -&, , &6 ,- $ $ & 1 ,&#&1 - , &5 - 4" , "1

0 0

0 0 0

7( , $ &4, !$&6" " -1 $ &# &,1 " $5 ,&$# $1 1 1& (,& 4 1-+

3.32 $ 1 5 , $1&$ 2 3: )% '* 33/ '32:

$"8 1 1 " 1&, &, "" 1 $

28 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

AME third-graders get a hoot out of owl science Yuck.

“When owls find their prey, they swallow it whole, suck all of the blood and nutrients out and then regurgitate the bones in bits and pieces,” Anna Amest, a scientist with High Touch High Tech said while displaying a furry, dark mass wrapped in foil.

Amest, a STEM facilitator, visited Anna Maria Elementary April 12 to provide a fun hands-on science experiments for third-graders.

Students were provided tweezers to dissect owl pellets and also a bone chart to help determine what type of animal the owl had eaten.

“I think I found something. Does this look like a frog hip bone?” asked third-grader Davanee West.

The students pulled bits of bone from pellets and held them to the chart to see whether they matched diagrams of rodent bones, bird ribs, feet, skulls or scapulas.

Each new bone was another clue toward figuring out what the owl had eaten.

“This is like an … animal puzzle,” said Cale Rudacille.

Several students neatly lined up the bones accord-

By Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org

ing to size and shape and found some pellets included bones from more than one rodent.

Several shrieks were heard when Amest brought out two tanks.

“Is that a tarantula?” asked Maya Suzor.

“Yes,” said Amest. “Tarantulas have very low toxicity to people, and they are more interested in eating insects. Would anyone like to touch it?”

She removed the hairy spider from the tank and held it in the palm of her hand as she traveled from desk to desk so students could reach out to feel the spider.

“Even though it looks scary, tarantulas have few natural enemies,” said Amest.

“Whoa! It feels soft and fuzzy,” AME third-grader Sterling Holiday remarked on touching the tarantula brought to the classroom by scientist Anna Amest.

Islander Photo: Courtesy Karen Paul

The bones of a mouse found in an owl pellet are classified and organized into species April 12 by AME third-graders, with direction from scientist Anna Amest of High Touch High Tech, a Plant City company that promotes fun for STEM.

“This looks like a mouse skull,” AME third-grader Maya Suzor said as she examines a fragment of bone April 12 in Laura Redeker’s class. Islander Photos: Brook Morrison

AME students focus while dissecting owl pellets in Laura Redeker’s third-grade classroom April 12.

“We’ve learned a lot about classification, and this is a perfect opportunity to reconstruct an animal skeleton,” said Redeker.

º/ iÀiÊ ÃÊ Ê ÛiÊà ViÀiÀÊÌ > Ê Ì iÊ ÛiÊ vÊv `°»ÊpÊ ° °Ê- >Ü

EASTER BRUNCH

SUNDAY

UÊ iÊ ÊUÊ >ÀÀÞÊ"ÕÌÊUÊ"«i ÊÇÊ >ÞÃÉ££\Îä ÊÊx{äÈÊ >À >Ê À ÛiÊUÊ Ã > `Ê- «« }Ê i ÌiÀ iÃÊ i>V ÊUÊ {£°ÇÇn°xä Ó

APRIL 21

11:00AM - 2:30PM

NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED!

Hand-selected à la carte brunch menu. Live music.

Visit from the bunny. Face painting. Crafts. Games.

View the menu at waterlineresort.com/events

OPEN 7 DAYS

Complimentary boat docking while dining!

CATERING – we deliver for large parties

5325 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 941-238-6262

941.778.6614

3007 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH UÊ ÀL iÃLLµ°V

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 29

By Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org

AME calendar

• Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-8 pm., talent show.

• Thursday, April 18, second-grade field trip to Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island Guild Gallery.

• Friday, April 19, Good Friday, no school.

• Tuesday, April 23, first-grade play, 6:30 p.m., auditorium; AME Parent-Teacher Organization dinner starting at 5 p.m., cafeteria, hosted by the Waterfront Restaurant.

• Thursday, April 25, progress reports.

• Friday, April 26, 9-10 a.m., fourth- and fifthgrade speech contest, auditorium.

• Friday, April 26, second- and third-grade National Arbor Day celebration, time TBD. • Monday, April 29, fifth-grade statewide science assessment.

• Wednesday and Thursday, May 1-2, fourthand fifth-grade Florida Standards Assessment reading testing.

• Thursday, May 2, 5 p.m., boys night out, school playground.

• Friday, May 3, third - fifth-grade FSA math testing.

• Saturday, May 4, 6 p.m., AME-PTO spring gala at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

• Monday, May 6, third-, fourth- and fifthgrade FSA math test.

• May 6-10, Teacher Appreciation Week.

• Thursday, May 30, last day of school for students.

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

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

AME spring gala outgrows venue, moves to center

By Brook Morrison The fundraiser helps supply teachers Islander Reporter and classrooms with needs that exceed the school “We have exceeded the space at Waterline,” said budget.

Nicole Plummer, a member of the Anna Maria EleSponsorships and tickets are still available. mentary-Parent-Teacher Organization and organizer Call Janae Rudacille at 941-730-8298 for sponof the spring gala. sor information. Tickets are available on the PTO The PTO booked the ballroom at the Waterline Facebook page or www.eventbrite.com, search “color Resort for the gala and quickly sold more tickets than splash.” the venue can accommodate.

“Can you believe it?” she asked.

The successful ticket sales necessitated a change of venue for the gala, Color Splash a Night of Warhol, now set to be held at the Center of Anna Maria Island 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 4.

Some items donated for auction at the event include tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Rays baseball tickets, including on-field batting practice and a parking pass and, always popular, artwork created by students in each of the classes at AME. Plummer predicted, “This will definitely be the event of the year.”

She also invited the community to join the E-PTO PTO, teachers and staff at the event: “Come le for the AM sa r fo s et ck ti dressed in your colorful island best and be r announces 4.

A colorful flie d dinner May n a n io auct ready to eat, drink and dance.”

AME students trek to gallery for art inspiration

Second-graders from Anna Maria Elementary are planning to spend a morning learning from local artists Thursday at the Artist’s Guild of Anna Maria Island.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer plans to escort both Maggie Payne’s and Sandra Fisher’s classes April 18, the short distance from AME, 4700 Gulf Drive, to the Guild Gallery in the Island Shopping Center, 5414 Marina Drive.

Students will rotate among three stations to learn

new art skills from the guild members who create and market their work at the gallery.

AME students will try a variety of mediums at the gallery, including watercolors, acrylics and other types of paint, pencils and color-mixing.

With any luck, students might see Maria Garafano, whose grandchildren attend AME. The artists volunteer their time for the AME students.

30 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Holmes Beach engineer reports on city projects

By ChrisAnn Silver Esformes Islander Reporter Holmes Beach is moving full steam ahead.

City engineer Lynn Burnett delivered a lengthy report on capital improvement projects April 9 at the Holmes Beach City Commission meeting, including updates on the multiuse path, seawalls, dredging, crosswalks and the remake of the skate and dog parks at city field.

Burnett said the city has started on the next phase of stormwater drainage improvements, which includes the area that will include the new skate park and dog park at city field, as well as the area of Gulf DriveAvenue E-Fourth Avenue and some cross streets in the area south of the Manatee Public Beach.

She said the city is waiting on comments from Southwest Florida Water Management District before the final design is set and goes out to bid. Construction is planned to start June 1.

People and pets enjoy the large dog park April 9 at city field in Holmes Beach.

Eastward expansion of the dog park, including resurfacing, fencing and amenities, is planned for late summer.

She said the city is waiting to hear back about a grant opportunity from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that would reimburse 75% of the project costs.

The city also is making plans to repair city-owned seawalls.

Burnett said the seawalls, including those along Marina Drive at 67th Street, were assessed by coastal engineers and the city is awaiting the final report, which she will present to the commission in May. Additionally, Burnett said, at the request of the police department, plans to dredge the channel at 63rd Street is undergoing permitting. Based on the results of channel surveys, she said dredging the channel will not exceed the budgeted $100,000 cost. The contract for dredging will be presented to the commission for approval.

Burnett said bike- and pedestrian-path improvements to Palm Drive are in process, with the construction crew working on the portion of the road between 79th and 80th streets as of April 9.

Soustek asked if the north end of the path, near 85th Street, was going to connect with a path in Anna Maria.

Burnett said that part of the plan is not yet phased.

She said the city approved plans for the path from 85th Street heading south, so any improvements northward “would come at a later date.�

Mayor Judy Titsworth added that Anna Maria has no plan to continue its path south to Holmes Beach.

Additionally, a flashing crosswalk beacon was installed at the intersection of 58th Street and Gulf Drive, and Burnett said the next beacons would be placed at Guava Street and mid-block at 55th Street and Gulf Drive.

She said she will present the crosswalk contracts at the next meeting, and installation could begin within

60 days of commission approval.

Burnett said the new skate park at city field, approved in December 2018, is in the design phase. She said construction should commence in late summer.

Plans for the dog park, which will be installed in place of Birdie Tebbetts baseball field, will go before the parks and beautification committee in May, with surfacing, fencing and amenities for the large dog park also to be installed in late summer.

Splash pad still being pondered for city field Holmes Beach is considering a splash pad in its city field makeover plans.

At a commission work session April 9, Eram Wasserman, project manager with LTA engineers, the firm owned by city engineer Lynn Burnett, presented photos and costs for splash parks of various sizes.

A splash pad is a recreation area, often in a public park, designed for youthful water play.

He said considerations include size, operating cost, fresh water versus recirculating systems and compliance with Manatee County Health Department regulations.

Commission Chair Jim Kihm suggested the smallest option Wasserman provided — 1,395 square feet totaling $275,000 — might be bigger than the city requires and suggested Wasserman visit the splash pad at Lincoln Park in Palmetto, as a “reference point� for what might work in Holmes Beach.

Wasserman said he would check it out and present his findings to the commission. — ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Atlantic storm forecast: slightly-below normal

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor An early forecast predicts 13 named storms and a “slightly-below normal� Atlantic hurricane season.

The Atlantic season officially begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Among the forecasts made annually is one from Colorado State university’s Tropical Meteorology Project.

Earlier this month, the CSu team led by Philip J. Klotzbach forecasted: • 13 named storms, the average is 12.1;

• 50 named storm days, the average is 59.4; • Five hurricanes, the average is 6.4; • Two major hurricanes, the average is 2.7; • Four major hurricane days, the average is 6.2.

In 2018, there were 14 named storms, seven of them were hurricanes, including three of category 3 strength or greater.

The team determined a 48% probability that a major hurricane would make landfall on the u.S. coastline. The probability of a major hurricane making landfall on the u.S. East Coast, including the Florida

s "RADENTON S "EST ,OCAL %ATS FROM BY 4RIPADVISOR s 6OTED "EST 'ERMAN 2ESTAURANT IN "RADENTON s 3TARS OF ON &ACEBOOK

T-Shirts $10 @ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB.

peninsula, was put at 28%.

The probability of a major hurricane making landfall from the Florida Panhandle to Brownsville, Texas, was at 30%.

And the probability of a major hurricane tracking into the Caribbean was at 39%.

The forecasters based their predictions in part on a current weak El Nino that appears likely to persist and perhaps strengthen.

Other factors mentioned in their report posted on the Web at tropical.colostate.edu include average sea surface temperatures that are slightly below normal and a far North Atlantic that is anomalously cool.

The forecast team provided this caution in its summary: “As is the case with all hurricane seasons, coastal PLEASE SEE storM, NEXT PAGE

GERMAN & MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

"%%2 7).% \ "%%2 '!2$%.

Join us for a -ON 3AT

(APPY HOUR -ON 4HU

German Music Party

%NJOY A 'ERMAN MEAL

SING DANCE 3ATURDAY April 20

\ WWW LUCKY FROG COM #ORTEZ 2OAD 7 NEXT TO 0UBLIX

ALL MONTH LONG

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

10th Annual Lucky Ducky Race - May 11th!

GET YOUR DUCK HERE!

Stop by any day this month and buy a duck for your chance to win a Jeep Wrangler (2 Year-Lease or $5,000) sponsored by Firkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram! 2nd prize Weekly Dinner for Two at any AMOB for a YEAR! Available at all 4 Locations!

LANDSIDE 6906 14th Street West 941.758.7880

CORTEZ 6696 Cortez Road 941.792.0077

ELLENTON 1525 51st Avenue East 941.721.7773

BRIDGE STREET PIER Bradenton Beach 941.778.AMOB (2662)

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 31

Earth Day

By Lisa Neff

Teach them well

A few weeks after the first Earth Day observance occurred April 22, 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young released the album “Déjà Vu,” which contained the folk rock single, “Teach Your Children.”

The song for the times became an anthem for many movements — for peace, for justice, for equality and for the environment.

We were taught well back then.

We walked to school and church, to the candy store, playground and Neff neighborhood grocery. We carpooled to baseball games and orchestra rehearsal. We rode the public bus to the mall. We recycled old coffee cans into drums and crafted slingshots from tree branches.

We bought day-old treats from the bakery. We carried groceries in paper bags and lunches in lunch boxes. We used jelly jars for drinking glasses. We wore handy-medowns. We made shoulder bags from worn-out jeans and pocket purses from worn-out shoulder bags.

We were cool little conservationists.

So why do we live in a throwaway society? FortystorM CONTINuED FROM PAGE 30 residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them.

They should prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is predicted.”

Additional forecasts from the CSu team will be released June 4, July 2 and Aug. 6.

2019 storm names

The storm names for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season are: Andrea Lorenzo Barry Melissa Chantal Nestor Dorian Olga Erin Pablo Fernand Rebekah Gabrielle Sebastien Humberto Tanya Imelda Van Jerry Wendy Karen Alpha

Everyday on AMI nine years after the first Earth Day, why do we want and waste rather than waste not and want not?

Take up a position near a fast-food counter and count how many people take, crumple and discard a paper receipt before leaving the restaurant — sometimes even before leaving the counter.

Stand outside a grocery store and count the number of people who leave with single-use shopping bags — yes, the kind that cannot go into home recycle bins.

The other day, I saw a family leave the Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach pushing two carts piled high with groceries in single-use bags. Even their milk cartons were bagged.

I’m half-way through a small book, “You Can Save The Earth: A Handbook for Environmental Awareness, Conservation and Sustainability” that contains inspirational quotes and exercises intended to teach us to be better environmentalists, better people.

The quotation introducing the first chapter is from William Butler Yeats: “All that we did, all that we said or sang must come from contact with the soil.”

The exercise for the chapter on interconnectedness instructs the reader to find a quiet place, close her eyes and feel connected to all living things by repeating: “I am connected to life and to our Earth.”

I read on, seeking inspiration.

I worked through the exercises.

I repeated the affirmations: “I love my life, I love my Earth.” “When I choose something Earth-friendly, I choose something good for me and my loved ones.”

“I am committed to doing my part to conserve limited energy resources.”

But I kept going back to the family that took home as many as 40 plastic shopping bags from one whirl

ECO DAY Writer Lisa Neff tests one child’s idea for shaming people into taking reusable bags to the store.

Islander Photo: Lisa Neff through the super market.

Are exercises and affirmations enough to move them to change their ways?

I found myself discussing the question with one of my grade-school aged nieces. She thought a shaming would work better than an affirmation. “They should have to wear the bags on their heads,” she suggested.

I tested her idea.

It is embarrassing, shaming to wear a plastic bag over year head.

But it also is dangerous, and for that reason I can’t endorse.

But this concept of shaming those who can’t seem to share our dreams? Well, that’s one way to teach our parents well.

Did you know?

An estimated 5 trillion plastic bags are used every year, according to the Ocean Conservancy, an environmental group.

About 160,000 plastic bags are used each second of the year.

Less than 1% of single-use plastic bags are recycled.

Most single-use plastic bags are made from polyethylene and take centuries to degrade.

About 10% of plastic bags end up in the world’s oceans.

½-Ê t And you’re gonna love it!

UÊ*Ài«>Ài`Ê i> ÃÊv ÀÊ iÊ É/> iÊ"ÕÌ° UÊ À V "Ûi Ê* ââ>ÊUÊ Ã«ÀiÃà ÊUÊ7 i UÊ > i`Ê `ÃÊEÊ*>ÃÌÀ iÃÊUÊ iÃÃiÀÌ

Special … Schnitzel topped with Creamy Spinach and Blue Cheese, Spätzle and Red Cabbage Haxen Fri-Sat Nights (reserve ahead) Dinner Monday-Saturday 5-9 941.778.1320 http://schnitzel.house 3246 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach

Little Italy in the ❤ of Anna Maria Island.

5337 Gulf Drive ~ at the corner of Holmes Boulevard and Gulf Drive

941-896-9754

Waterfront Dining at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Tableside service with a bayside view on the Bridge Street Pier!

Call (941) 778-AMOB (2662) for Beach-to-Pier Shuttle!

Open Daily • 8am-9pm Breakfast 8am-11am • Weekend Brunch 11am-2pm

on the

Pier

200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, FL • OysterBar.net

32 n April 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

KRC men crown senior golf champion

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter A field of Key Royale Club men, all 75 years of age and over, took on a golf challenge to crown the club senior match-play champion.

The tourney began four weeks ago with single elimination matches, concluding April 5 with Greg Shorten taking on Wayne Patterson for the club title.

The two battled it out from the Cassidy first to the 18th hole, where Shorten finally ended the match with a birdie to win the title 1-up, earning the title 2019 men’s senior match-play champ.

In regular golf action at the club, the men played their weekly modified-Stableford system match April 8. Tom Solosky and Blake Ress finished in a tie for first place with matching scores of plus-5 — five points above their average.

The team of Ron Babcock, Jerry Dahl, Jon Holcomb and Greg Shorten combined on a score of plus-7 to win the team competition.

The men were back on the course April 11 for a

Greg Shorten, left, Key Royale Club men’s senior match play champion, shakes hands with Wayne Patterson on winning the match with a birdie on the 18th hole. Islander Photo: KRC

nine-hole schamble. The team of Shorten, Dean Christensen, Blake Ress and Terry Tarras combined to fire a 5-under-par 27 to lap the field.

The team of Tim Donnar, Mike Gillie, Barry Izzard and Tom McDonnell matched the 2-under-par 30 carded by Marty Hicks, Sam Major and Mike Strum to tie for second place.

Horseshoe news Two teams emerged from pool play and battled for the day’s supremacy during April 10 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Bob Palmer and Tim Sofran rolled to the winner’s circle after defeating Dom Livedoti and Bob Lee by a 25-4 score behind nine ringers from Palmer.

Two teams also battled for the championship during the April 13 games. The team of John Crawford and Bob Demont jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 21-6 victory over Lee and Bob Heiger to earn bragging rights for the day.

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

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Island cashier is top-notch golfer on senior ‘Best Ball’ circuit

By Sandy Ambrogi Islander Reporter Lots of folks know Charlie Koengeter, a cashier at the Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach.

He’s been assisting customers there for 17 years.

But some people might not know the friendly cashier is a championship golfer on the senior circuit, raking in wins in single and pairs competitions.

“I have my moments,” Koengeter told The Islander when asked about his recent accomplishment at the Best Ball tournament at the Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa.

It’s a two-player undertaking, Koengeter explained

of the competition. He and partner Kurt Wicklund finished 16-under par — 56 on a par-72 course — and shot the all-time record, breaking a mark that had stood since 1913.

“We played 18 holes, finished 16-under par and never missed a putt,” Koengeter said.

He has been playing golf for more than 50 years and participates in two to three tournaments a month across the state. He plays in the senior division — 65 and older — along with “about 30-40 guys,” he said.

The tournaments are sanctioned by the Florida State Golf Association.

When Koengeter began playing in the tournaments, he was not sure he could handle the pressures.

In his first 20 tournaments, he had three second-place wins and three third-place wins, but a championship remained elusive.

Then, on a windy day in September 2018 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club in Bradenton, Koengeter shot

a 67 with his handicap and won the competition by one shot. A month later, at the Ritz-Carlton tournament at Lakewood Ranch — again on a windy day — he shot a 68 and won again.

In March, on the Champions Course at the local Palm Air Country Club, the cashier shot a 65 and won by two shots.

“Not bad for an old fart,” Koengeter said. He often jokes with his customers about the winnings.

And, as for his days at Publix, “I love all the people I see. They come from all over. I meet new ones and enjoy seeing the old ones,” he said.

But come the end of April though, he might be missing from his usual post for a few days. He’s got another golf tournament lined up, and he’s itching for another win.

“Next” not only means the next person in line for service at Publix, it’s also the next win on the golf links.

College friends Mackenze Genauer of New York City, left, Dylan Callahan of Connecticut, Will Trepp of New York City, and Sam Jordan and Scott Culliname, both from Colorado, show off the fish trout and mackerel they caught nearshore using live shiners. They were guided by Capt Warren Girle.

Charlie Koengeter stands at his cashier post at the Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach, where he has worked since 2002. When he’s not at the store, he’s often on the greens, honing his golf skills. Islander Photo: Reid Frost

Born Blue Scuba Diving & Charters

THE ORIGINAL BAIT BOAT IS BACK!

Make one stop to shop for the Dock!

marine docktor Sales • Service • Supplies & More

• Jet Ski Lifts & Boat Lifts • Remote Controls • Stainless Motors • Cables and Switches

• Dock Accessories • Piling Cones • Aluminum Ladders

Open Mon-Fri 8-4, Saturday by Appointment 12044 Cortez Rd. W, (941) 792-7657 marinedocktor@msn.com

Southernaire Fishing Charters

LIVE Whitebait & Crabs

On the water at the Kingfish Boat Ramp CALL AHEAD:

Anna Maria Island Tides

Date

Discover Egmont Key | Scuba & Snorkel Offshore scuba to wrecks, spearfishing, charters. Plus, hot lunch on all trips.

BORN BLUE PADI-certified boat/instructors

941-780-5969

www.bornbluediving.com

941-323-7892

AM

HIGH

PM

April 17 11:41a 1.9 11:55p April18 noon 2.0 — April19 12:50a 1.9 12:21p April20 1:42a 1.7 12:44p April21 2:35a 1.6 1:11p April22 3:32a 1.4 1:40p April23 4:43a 1.3 2:12p April24 2:49p 2.3 —

HIGH

AM

LOW

2.0 5:16a 0.1 — 5:48a 0.3 2.2 6:16a 0.6 2.3 6:39a 0.8 2.4 6:59a 0.9 2.5 7:17a 1.1 2.4 7:30a 1.2 — 11:18p -0.1

PM

5:31p 6:18p 7:04p 7:49p 8:35p 9:24p 10:18p —

LOW

Moon

0.4 0.1 -0.1 Full -0.3 -0.3 -0.3 -0.2 —

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

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 33

Springtime fishing is as good as it gets for island anglers

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter Springtime fishing around Anna Maria Island is impressive.

Inshore and offshore fishing is providing some of the best action of the year.

While fishing offshore, anglers are enjoying an influx of migratory species — blackfin tuna, kingfish, bonito, amberjack, cobia and, just Stasny starting to come on — tarpon, the silver king.

Bottom fishing while offshore is hot with red grouper and mangrove napper.

Moving inshore, catch-and-release snook fishing is about as good as it gets. Just make sure you plan accordingly — good moving tides, clean water and plenty of white bait should get the job done.

Catch-and-release redfish are making a good showing as well. Again, tides, water and bait play major roles. If you’re looking for table fare, spotted seatrout and Spanish mackerel are available and, if you’re lucky, you might come across some flounder.

On my Southernaire charters, I’ve been enjoying the catch-and-release action on snook and redfish. Both experienced and novice anglers are enjoying catching these species — especially the snook. Rallies of 30-40 linesiders on a four-hour charter, which is great action for those sport fishers who just want the thrill of bending a rod. Spotted seatrout are accommodating.

Free-lined live shiners cast over deep grass areas can attract trout 12-20 inches, with a few bigger ones in the mix.

Also, fishing structure in Tampa Bay is producing good action on Spanish mackerel. These fish can travel 45 mph when they strike a bait. When this occurs, they practically rip the rod right out of the hands of unsuspecting anglers waiting for a bite. Not only is this thrilling, Spanish mackerel are quite good on the plate. I recommend serving them the same day for the best flavor.

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters found his first tarpon hookup April 10 and it was a big one.

“Right time, right place,” he said, after finding a few schools of silver kings migrating along the beaches of Anna Maria Island.

White also is finding success for his anglers offshore, where blackfin tuna are taking his bait from depths of 60-120 feet of water. Cigar minnows and Spanish sardines are attracting these feisty fighters to the hook. Kingfish are another species being found offshore and are attracted to the cigar minnows and sardines. Bottom fishing is producing action — especially on red grouper and mangrove snapper. Both are taking live and frozen baits.

and some catch-and-release redfish. He’s putting fishers on spotted seatrout while on the flats. These fish are being found in slightly deeper water than the snook and reds. Deep grass areas are holding trout as well as some macks.

Capt. Warren Girle is guiding clients nearshore, with good results on Spanish mackerel and kingfish.

Free-lining live shiners over reefs and other structure is proving to be prosperous.

Bottom fishing with shiners is working well around the reefs for mangrove snapper and a few flounder.

Moving back inshore, catch-and-release redfish and snook are rounding out the bite. Keeper spotted seatrout also are being caught in descent numbers while inshore fishing.

Capt. Jason Stock is on patrol in the offshore waters of Anna Maria Island. Migratory species are in abundance, producing great action. Blackfin tuna, kingfish and amber jack are all worthy of even the strongest anglers, giving them a run for their money.

Throw in a few bonito, permit and a goliath grouper and, Stock says, the only thing you’ll want to be lifting is a 12-ounce can of beer. Most catches are occurring while live-bait fishing although artificials are worthy of attracting a bite — especially on the tuna, bonito and amberjack.

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

Nick Rossman, left, visiting from Watertown, South Dakota, shows off a full-sized migratory tarpon, caught April 10 on a threadfin herring along the beach with help from Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters.

Moving inshore, White’s anglers are free-lining live shiners on the flats for a variety of species.

Catch-and-release snook and redfish are cooperating nicely. Spotted seatrout also are in the mix. On and around nearshore wrecks, free-lined shiners are being devoured by hungry Spanish mackerel.

Jim Malfese is seeing an abundance of fishers at the Rod & Reel Pier. In fact, they’re standing shoulder to shoulder, rods in hand, hoping to hook the big one.

And, as far as big ones go, catch-and-release snook are probably the best bet. Not so easy to catch though.

Casting silver spoons or small white jigs is resulting in Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and a few ladyfish at the pier. Live-bait fishing with shrimp is yielding flounder, sheepshead, black drum and some catch-and-release redfish.

Capt. Aaron Lowman is finding success for his charter customers on the shallow grass flats of Tampa Bay. Catch-and-release snook fishing is at its peak, and Lowman is producing his share of hookups. Freelining live shiners is resulting in snook 20-30 inches

Fishing Charters Capt. Warren Girle

Logan Wallace of Renton, Washington, shows off a giant jack crevalle and the popper it ate April 7 on a fishing trip with Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters.

fishing tip! if you hook a bird, remember: Reel, remove and release!

CAPT. AARON LOWMAN 'ULF "AY &ISHINGs4ARPON 53'! ,ICENSED AND )NSURED

INSHORE RE Redfish Snook

O OFFSHORE SSnapper G Grouper

LIGHT G TACKLE C • FLY Over 30 years experience in local waters • USCG Licensed Full / Half Day Trips • 941.387.8383 (H) • 941.232.8636 (C) www.captainwarren.com Facebook: Captain Warren

941.465.8932 AnnaMariaFishing Guide.com

DOCKED AT SEAFOOD SHACK

34 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

Jamie Mason leans out the window of the Scott’s Deli food truck April 13 at the 4th Annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Beach ’n Food Truck and Music Festival at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The daylong festival featured a variety of food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, a classic car exhibit and live music.

Fun festival gives more than food, music

The Dr. Dave Band rocks the beach April 13 as the headline band at the Beach ’n Food Truck and Music Festival at Coquina Beach. Islander Photo: AMICofC/ Cathy Pizzo

Mike Sales, entertains the crowd April 13 at the 4th Annual AMI Chamber of Commerce Beach ’n Food Truck and Music Festival at Coquina Beach.

Sales served as the emcee for the all-day festival.

A high-flyer gets a bird’s eye view of the fun and festivities from the giant bungee jump in the kid’s zone April 13 at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Beach ’n Food Truck, Music Festival at Coquina Beach. Islander Photos: Karen Riley-Love Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream owner Dan Alderson dispense Budweiser “flavors” at the festival.

Hurricane preparedness expo planned

Garden party, wine-tasting

Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department will host the fourth annual Business Preparedness Expo Thursday, April 25, in Palmetto.

The event will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., according to an invitation to island businesses circulated by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.

At the expo, business representatives will discuss what to do if a business suffers physical damage in a storm, risks of not planning for a hurricane, re-entry to the island and how Florida Power and Light restores power after a storm.

For more information about the free forum, call the county at 941-748-4501, ext. 6218.

Happening at Harry’s

Harry’s Grill and Bistro owner Mark Labriola, along with wife Jan, their staff and members of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, cuts the ribbon April 4 to the remodeled restaurant at 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Guests enjoyed live music, libations and a roasted pig on the back patio. Islander Photo: Sandy Ambrogi

Hosts Susan Timmins, left, and husband Sean Murphy, Carini Wine owner-vintner Andrew Carini and sommelier Dave Russell pose amid the wine and guests April 9 at Murphy’s new “Arbor,” an outdoor courtyard adjacent to Murphy’s craft bar, the Doctor’s Office in Holmes Beach. The event included Beach Bistro tastings — short ribs, Louisiana oysters and crawfish stew — along with many varieties of Carini wines. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Business news

Does your business celebrate achievements?

Maybe you’re new in business or your staff deserves kudos. Submit your information to news@islander. org.

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, 2019 n 35

PropertyWatch

Island real estate transactions

By Jesse Brisson Special to The Islander 406 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a home was sold 03/27/19, 406 Spring LLC to GOM LLC for $1,850,000.

114 48th St., unit A, Gulf Views on 48th Street, Holmes Beach, a 2,366 sfla / 4,281 sfur 4bed/3bath/2car land condo with pool built in 2013 was sold 03/25/19, Charbonneau to Grant Road Properties LLC for $1,625,000; list $1,730,000.

4002 Fifth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 2,737 sfla / 4,567 sfur 6bed/3½bath/2car pool home built in 2010 on a 6,500 sq ft lot was sold 03/22/19, Astore to Schemel Properties LLC for $1,499,000; list $1,499,000.

107 Willow Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,880 sfla 5bed/3bath/2car pool home built in 1971 on a 5,500 sq ft lot was sold 03/28/19, McKnight to Foster for $1,357,000; list $1,399,000.

Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. Jesse Brisson - Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 800-771-6043

TOUR OF HOMES FEATURE PROPERTY!

12 Palm Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, a home on a 8,801 sq ft lot was sold 03/28/19, Lubore to Savino for $1,228,375.

113 36th St., unit B, 36th Street Coastal Cottages, Holmes Beach, a 1,836 sfla / 2,612 sfur 5bed/3½bath/1car condo with private pool built in 1950 was sold 03/27/19, VM Seaside LLC to Cochrane for $1,070,000; list $1,120,000.

505 75th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,778 sfla / 4,562 sfur 5bed/3½bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1985 on a 10,350 sq ft lot was sold 03/29/19, Jenkins to Arendt for $1,050,000; list $1,199,000.

3602 Sixth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 1,464 sfla 3bed/2bath duplex built in 1971 on a 5,000 sq ft lot was sold 03/25/19, Stumpf to 3602 6th LLC for $545,000.

600 Manatee Ave., unit 238, Westbay Cove, Holmes Beach, a 1,187 sfla / 1,479 sfur 2bed/2bath condo with shared pool built in 1977 was sold 03/27/19, Moog to Makintosh for $392,000; list $409,500.

Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at 941-7787244.

BizCal

compiled bY sandY ambrogi

AMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Wednesday, April 24 5 p.m. monthly mixer, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Members $5, guests $10. Information: 941-778-1541, info@amichamber.org.

Wednesday, May 8 7:45 a.m. Early-riser breakfast, Olympic Cafe, 6408 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Members $8, guests $16. Information: 941778-1541, info@amichamber.org.

LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, April 23 5:30 p.m. Business After Hours, Chubby’s Lounge, 6858 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Members $5, guests $10.

Information: 941-383-2466, info@lbkchamber.com.

Thursday, May 2 11:30 a.m. Networking luncheon, Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Members $25, guests $35.

Information: 941-383-2466, info@lkbchamber.com.

OPEN HOUSE

DREAM VACATIONS FOR YOUR VACATION DREAMS 358 Compass Point Drive #101, Harbour Isle

OPEN HOUSE 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 1301&35: ."/"(&.&/5 t 3&"- &45"5& 4"-&4 t 7"$"5*0/ 3&/5"-4 Come see this custom-built home in Anna Maria with 4beds/6baths/3car. Short walk to direct beach access.

Over 3,200 sf under air. Pool and spa, privacy, tons of open space, elevator. No rental restrictions. Featured in this year’s community center tour of homes! $1,990,000

CONTACT US TODAY RENTALS@ISLANDVACATIONPROPERTIES.COM WWW.ISLANDVACATIONPROPERTIES.COM t 3001 GULF DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH

WATERFRONT home on Anna Maria Sound. This luxurious 2,214 sf Coach Home includes 4 BR/den, 3 BA and sun room, all on one floor! The spacious, open floor plan offers plenty of natural light and gorgeous sunset views. $850,000. Schedule a private showing!

Jen Sekel 941-518-0346, Teamsekel@gmail.com

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

ILEXHURST 2500 Gulf Drive N Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4424506 $2,795,000

B I M I N I B AY 240 Oak Avenue Kathy Harman 941-900-9828 A4424812 $2,299,000

K E Y R OYA L E 529 Key Royale Drive Hannah Hillyard 941.744.7358 A4184576 $1,899,000

B AY OA K S 310 79th Street NW Janet Walter 941-232-2000 A4406807 $950,000

ILEXHURST 2307 Avenue C Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4430021 $935,000

MARTINIQUE 5300 Gulf Drive 605 Nicole Ryskamp 941-807-1766 A4426664 $735,000

W I S T E R I A PA R K 8846 17th Avenue Circle NW Mark Boehmig 941-807-6936 A4420974 $659,000

T I DY I S L A N D 10 Tidy Island Boulevard Kathy Marshall 941-900-9777 A4428392 $530,000

T I D E WAT E R P R E S E RV E 5040 Lake Overlook Avenue Noel Morton & Mark Boehmig 941-348-9129 A4430478 $530,000

HARBOUR LANDINGS 4121 Osprey Harbour Loop Maria Christenson 941-920-3583 A4208963 $489,000

C O L O N Y PA R K 4303 26th Avenue W Ralph & Megg Faillace 941-713-9142 A4409666 $425,000

SMUGGLERS L ANDING 4115 129th Street W 4115 Laurie M Mock 941-232-3665 A4424939 $379,000

B AYS H O R E G A R D E N S 309 Bryn Mawr Island Kristi Berger & Deborah Capobianco 941-730-3801 A4430392 $329,900

S U N B OW B AY 3705 E Bay Drive 212 Kristi Berger & Deborah Capobianco 941-730-3801 A4431416 $297,000

PA L M A S O L A B AY 3431 79th Street Circle W 101 Rich Sporl & Barb Eberhart 941-737-1754 A4428783 $420,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION

MSC MORTGAGE | MSC TITLE | MS&C COMMERCIAL NEW HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAYS 1–4 PM

michaelsaunders.com

8 8 8 . 552 . 52 2 8

michaelsaunders.com L I C E N S E D R E A L E S TAT E B R O K E R

36 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS Continued

HELP WANTED Continued

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.

JESSIE’S ISLAND STORE has an immediate opening for a daytime cashier. 5 a.m.-2 p.m. three days a week. See Jimmy or April for more details. 941-778-6903. 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

FOUR OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

941-778-7978.

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week, must be submitted online. Email classifieds@islander. org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer) ANNOUNCEMENTS WANTED: YOUR OLD cellphone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

Residential & Commercial Full-service lawn maintenance.

Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

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.

WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and 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.

GARAGE SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP and annex open 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Donations preferred 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Call 941-779-2733.

LOST AND FOUND LARGE DIAMOND STONE fell out of ring on trolley or at island shops. $500 reward. 314324-5921.

LICENSED & INSURED

Paradise Improvements

PETS 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

AdoptA-Pet

SPONSORED BY

ANSWERS TO APRIL 17 PUZZLE R U S H M A T A N E R S U N P U T T A B T L E E K R D A A O N Y U S E R A A S S A S T S B O U T O N F A F T E D E B A T O N S A O A V K R E

D I S F U O S P E S M L O E D D I S T E T B R A S T I L E N S E

TRANSPORTATION LOW MILEAGE! 2007 Honda Civic twodoor. 51,000 gentle miles, great condition. $5,600. Call or text, 941-713-5448.

2009 YAMAHA 1300 V Star tour motorcycle. Only 35,000 miles. Excellent condition, $3,700. Call 941-725-7349.

BOATS & BOATING

smokey and Diamond. Bonded pair, mother and son. 2 and 8 years old. Apply to adopt the pair at www. moonraceranimalrescue.com. call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit the Islander next to Paradise cafe in Holmes Beach for more …

P A S S A U T O S C A N T R Y L I T P O O G N U A S T O S P M I L E S H O N N E W B A L L C R Y A N S O C K P R A Y A D S S A I L M I N E S N O O

HELP RESCUED PETS! Golf tournament April 27, Call 941-928-8735 to sign up.

Moonracer Animal Rescue. Email: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.

S N A R L S

H A M L E T

C A T C H O N

S N O C O N E

A T E O U T

G E N R E S

A R P W A Y E O L D E A E P M E R S C O N M P A R O K A S E Z H I O R T I S I L O S T A N A R G L E R W E E O R S I M B T A U E N G

Z E S T A

A M Y A C E T S K E T O

I P P O T H A N T O R Y T E X L O N E A N T S N E S A N S U R E L I E C T E D L A S S O N Y S E R O N E F R O S O S A W L C I L E E N E D R G E D

JESSIE’S ISLAND STORE has an immediate opening for a part-time deli clerk. 15-20 hours per week. See Jimmy or April for more details. 941-778-6903. 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

GROUNDSKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE now at small beach resort on AMI. General “fix-it” skills along with love of flowers and landscape plants would be a definite “plus” for this primarily outdoor, part-time job!

Sound like the place for you? Send information and/or resume for consideration to beckyjhardy1@msn.com.

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 ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-7782535.

CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, vacation, construction, rentals and power washing. 941-744-7983.

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

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message.

PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net.

NEED A RIDE to airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Gary, 863-4095875. gvoness80@gmail.com.

NOT USING YOUR dock/boat slip? Looking to rent dock space.

Contact Clark, 941-809-8160.

HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER: 30-40 HOURS per week.

Must know how to handle daily housekeeping operations for a small motel. Must speak English and be a non-smoker. Family owned motel, great place to work. Tom at 941-7785405.

B-SAFE-RIDES: Peggy, R.N I live on Anna Maria Island. Airport, casino, cruises, racetrack, golf course and personal rides. Minivan, leather, seats up to 6 people. Don’t risk it! Call or text, 727-902-7784.

AMI APRIL PROFESSIONAL: Nanny service 25-plus years experience (also dog walking and elderly). Call April, 586-843-5523.

AMI BEACH RESORT seeking part-time team member to assist in all aspects of customer service. QuickBooks knowledge a plus! Hospitality skills very important for active front-desk and guest-related duties.

Email resume to soundgal@tampabay. rr.com to be considered for this island job opportunity.

place classified ads online aT WWW.islander.org

“Anna Maria Island,” a pictorial history of the island by Bonner Joy, is available at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Joy is publisher of The Islander newspaper, having launched the newspaper in 1992.

THE ISLANDER n April 17, 2019 n 37

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT Continued

RENTALS Continued

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

941-920-3840.

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

HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA beautifully furnished, garage included. No pets, no smoking. 6-8 months. $1,750/month.

941-778-2824.

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

BEAUTIFUL, UPDATED, BEACHY 2BR/ 2BR condo. Two-week minimum rental at Playa Encatada, Holmes Beach. King bed in the master bedroom and two twins in the second bedroom. New appliances, beds and updated everything! Across the street from the beach. 617-633-6360.

RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 20 years on Anna Maria Island.

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

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

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER Service: Repairs, installs. Your local sprinkler company since 1997. Call Jeff, 941-778-2581.

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/yard.

Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-7957775, “shell phone� 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 35 years experience. 941-448-6336.

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

CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured.

Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.

LOOKING FOR AN EARLY BIRD? You can read classifieds at www.islander.org.

ARTISAN DESIGN TILE and Marble. Building our reputation on excellent service and focused craftsmanship, one job at a time. www.ArtisanDesignTileAndMarble.com. Call Don, 941-993-6567.

R. A. GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION: Re-roof and leak specialist. Residential/hotels/commercial. Repairs, shingles, tile, metal, flat.

Quick response. Quality work at reasonable rates. References. Insured/licensed. #CCC1330056. Call Bryan at 727-2779502.

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

Call Jay, 941-962-2874.

RENTALS

ONE-STALL GARAGE: For rent May 1-Nov. 1, 2019. $300 for six months. 941-779-0807.

TURN THE PAGE for more classifieds.

CHRISTIE’S PLUMBING Family Owned and Operated since 1975

iĂœĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŒĂ€Ă•VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠUĂŠ,i“œ`iÂ?ˆ˜} Â?Â?ĂŠ*Â…>ĂƒiĂƒĂŠÂœvĂŠ*Â?ՓLˆ˜}ĂŠ,iÂŤ>ÂˆĂ€ĂŠEĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆVi ™{£‡ÇÇn‡Î™Ó{ĂŠĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠÂ™{£‡ÇÇn‡{{ĂˆÂŁĂŠUĂŠxxän‡ ĂŠ >Ă€ÂˆÂ˜>ĂŠ Ă€ÂˆĂ›i]ĂŠ ÂœÂ?“iĂƒĂŠ i>VÂ…

Gone All Summer? Home Unoccupied?

Many Bad Things Can Happen

“Your Eyes Here – While You’re Away�

Keeping Homes Safe For 27+ Years!

Protection Property Watch.com Call Jon Kent 941-920-0832

HURRICANE

Windows & Doors 941-730-5045 WEATHERSIDE LLC

Bed: A bargain!

ANNUAL RENTAL IN Holmes Beach: 2BR/2BAÂ duplex, furnished or unfurnished, remodeled with private pool. Nonsmoking, no pets. One block to beach. Available May 1. Tom, 941-778-5405.

AVAILABLE RENTAL: APRIL 2019 and October-April 2020. 2BR/2BA ground-level with carport and patio. Charming, plantation shutters. 1.5 blocks to Gulf beaches. Updated, granite countertops, recessed lighting, flatscreen TVs in each room. Must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.

HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA condo. Gorgeous bay views. See: FloridaRentalbyOwners.com. #1106. 207-944-6097.

Residential -iĂ€Ă›ÂˆVi #CFC1426596

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

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

LIC#CBC1253145

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

CAC184228.

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

941-922-5271 www.sleepking.net

Island Limousine

PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE AIRPORT PERMITTED & LIVERY INSURED IslandLimo.net

941-779-0043

Home Checks for Snowbirds! +EY (OLDER s /PEN 9OUR (OME $OG 7ALKING 0ET #ARE

)SLAND 2ESIDENT s ,ICENSED )NSURED WWW AMIHOMEWATCH COM #ALL 3ARAH -EAKER 941.773.5349

More ads = more readers in The Islander.

CLASSIFIED AD ORDER g ____________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ nder.or___________

la s i . w w tw ____________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ e a___________ n i l n o s d ad ___________ ___________ ___________ ____________ ___________ ___________ e fi i s s a ce cl ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ____________ Pla___________

___________ ___________ ___________

CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $12 for up to 15 WORDS. 16-30 words: $20. 31-45 words: $40.

BOX ad: additional $4. (Phone number is a "word.")

The deadline is NOON Monday every week for Wednesday’s paper.

Run issue date(s) _________

_________

_________

_________ or TFN start date: ______________

Amt. pd _________________ Date _____________ Ck. No.ďż˝ _________ Cash ďż˝ _______ By _________ Credit card payment: ďż˝

d ďż˝ u No.

_____________________________________________________

Name shown on card: ____________________________________________card exp. date ______ / ______ House no. or P.O. box no. on cc bill ________________________Billing address zip code ________________ Your e-mail for renewal reminder: ____________________________________________________________

Web site: www.islander.org 3218 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217

E-mail: classifieds@islander.org Fax toll free: 1-866-362-9821 Phone: 941-778-7978

$10 Diner Mugs

@ The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive, HB

p ro fe s s i o n a l

PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO Advertising Real Estate Resorts Restaurants Web/Social Media

941-778-2711

38 n ApRIL 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER

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

REAL ESTATE Continued

REAL ESTATE Continued

FURNISHED 2BR/2BA CONDO: Upgraded annual rental. Holmes Beach. Westbay Point and Moorings. Bottom floor, waterfront. $1,800/month plus electric and cable. Contact 813-362-5881.

BEACH BLOCK! TURNKEY furnished beautifully updated 3BR/2BA classic cottage with pool, only five houses to beach! West of Gulf Drive with great rental. Only $899,000.

Call Kathleen White at 941-773-0165. Island Real Estate.

HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA, pool home on the grand canal. Two-car garage, formal dining room, fireplace, tile throughout.

65-foot dock with 13,000-lb. boat lift. New roof, freshly painted exterior. $895,000. 941704-5171.

CONFORMING DUPLEX! OVER 2,500 sf of living with 2BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA. Easy walk to beach and room for pool! Now only $699,900. Call Kathleen White at 941773-0165. Island Real Estate. KWhite35@ tampabay.rr.com.

YOU NEED TO SEE this Anna Maria Home!

Across the street from the bay, see the water and beach life from your air-conditioned front porch. 2BR/2BA, tiled Florida home with private, fenced backyard with a lounging pool.

Live the Florida lifestyle full- or part-time.

A steal on AMI for $799,900. Call Carolyn Spencer, Engel & Voelkers, 941-730-0496.

HOLMES BEACH: WESTBAY Cove. Second floor, 2BR/2BA, large lanai. Pools, tennis, one block to Gulf beach. July-Oct. 15, $2,400/ month. April 2020, $3,200/month. Thirty-day minimum. terryaposporos@gmail, 941-7788456.

REAL ESTATE STARTING FROM THE low $300,000s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue off Village Green Parkway.

Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den and two-car garage floor plans.

Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $209/ month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941254-3330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.

The Islander IS the best news on AMI.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Gorgeous Runaway Bay 2BR/2BA condo. Completely upgraded and beautifully furnished, across street from beach. Must be pre-approved for mortgage.

Great income-maker. Booked until August.

This is your dream turnkey vacation condo and/or rental property. Call Kim, 513-3257536 for showing.

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

We TWeeT TOO

@ami_islander ELEGANCE AND QUALITY ABOUND IN THIS PROFESSION

ALLY DESIGNED EXCEPTIONAL HOME 3TEP THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR AND EXPERIENCE THE OPENNESS CREATED BY THE NEW mOOR PLAN 9OU LL APPRECIATE THE QUALITY OF EACH ROOM BEGINNING WITH THE MAGNIlCENCE OF THE LIGHTED CUSTOM HAND  Real Estate Sales CRAFTED KITCHEN CABINETS  Vacation Rentals WRAPPED WITH AN )TAL  Annual Rentals IAN TILE BACKSPLASH ˆ AN  Property Management ELEMENT THAT IS REPEATED  Concierge Service IN THE ELEGANT MASTER We’re “Seriousâ€? about our Customer Service!

SHOWER 4HE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED KITCHEN WILL PLEASE THE MOST SOPHISTI Your full service Real Estate Agency providing exceptional customer service for all your short or long erm goals. Whether you’re staying a few days or a lifetime, we will help youCATED CHEF !LONG WITH THE find your perfect ccommodation.

SUMPTUOUS MASTER SUITE

THE LUXURIOUS EN SUITE BATH One stop shop. We can provide everything you might need‌‌..buy, rent and finance your piece of INCLUDES CUSTOM CABINET

paradise.

MIRRORS SPECIAL LIGHTING

WALK IN CLOSET AND SPE CIALLY DESIGNED SHOWER ˆ ALL DESIGNED FOR THE MOST DISCRIMINATING 9OU LL WANT TO CALL THIS EXCEPTIONAL HOME YOURS $525,000

PERICO BAY CONDO: 2BR/2BA waterview.

840 Audubon Drive. $219,900. Open house 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. 941545-5806.

OUT-OF-STATE REAL ESTATE BUY MOUNTAIN LAND now! Just west of Franklin, North Carolina. Two lots offered: Riverfront lot, 0.85 acre with septic tank for 2BR home. $50,000. Non-waterfront lot, 0.52 acre with septic permit in place. $20,000. Spectacular views, easily accessible. Call Bill, 941-518-9300. http://www. vangopainting.net/NCLand.

place classified ads online aT WWW.islander.org

‘We are THE island.’ New Location Same Great Service

SINCE 1957

Full Service Property Management & Sales Dina Franklin (owner) Licensed Sales Associate & Property Manager

9906 Gulf Drive www.annamariareal.com 941 778-2259 dina@annamariareal.com

EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS SALES/RENTALS Professional Service to Anna Maria Island Since 1974

HERON’S WATCH 10 minutes to beaches. 4 BR + Den. Excellently maintained, tastefully decorated. No rental limitations. MLS A4142821. $359,000.

MEADOWCROFT 1308 56TH ST. 1BR/1BA enclosed lanai. Turnkey furnished.

Beach cottage decor in living room. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse. $121,000.

VACATION/SEASONAL RENTALS GULFFRONT PROPERTIES BOOKING NOW 941-778-0807

tdolly1@yahoo.com • www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com

MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

“We Work Hard To Make Your Life Easier!�

“We Work Hard To Make Your Life Toll Easier!�

941-778-8104 Ofc 877-778-0099 Free #ALL ,YNN :EMMER

104 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach OR EMAIL LYNN EDGEWATERAMI COM

104 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach

941-778-8104 Toll Free 877-778-0099

www.edgewatervacationhomes.com www.Edgewatervacationhomes.com www.941lending.com www.Edgewaterrealestateami.com 941-778-8104 Ofc 877-778-0099 Toll Free 104 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach

We rOCK OnLine

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

Marianne Norman-Ellis.

941.778.6696

Mike Norman Realty

islander.org

We LiKe LiKes

facebook.com/ Islandernewspaper

RELEASE DATE: 4/14/2019

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

THE ISLANDER n ApRIL 17, n 39 No.2019 0407

HELP!

1

BY PETER A. COLLINS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Peter A. Collins is the chairman of the math department at Huron High School, in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he has been teaching for 39 years. He has been creating crosswords for The Times since 2006. This is his 108th. When he can, Peter likes to incorporate some of the black squares into his puzzle themes, as he ingeniously does here. – W.S.

AC RO SS

59 Peel place

1 It might end up in a sack

61 Out at a library, say 63 “Yeah, why not” 9 E neighbor 64 Cyrus who sang the 2013 No. 1 hit 15 Nada “Wrecking Ball” 20 Robots 66 Once did 21 “Not exactly, but close 67 States, informally …”

22 Filmmaker Coen 23 Checkout devices 24 Tired tale 26 Seriously annoy 27 Roll out, as a flag

68 Be prone 69 Radiated 70 Leafy salad ingredient 72 Didn’t delay

104 Appealed to a higher 9 State of abandonment authority?

10 Traffic troubles 107 Religious time in 11 Where the phrase “To spring thine own self be true” comes from 109 Critical message that’s a hint to the 12 What shocked people six longest entries in stand in this puzzle 13 Raja ____, Indian 110 Circular author of “The components?

Serpent and the Rope” 111 Cave dweller

113 Caruso and Pavarotti 14 Ernie ____, Pulitzerwinning journalist of 114 It makes for a boring W.W. II job

74 Inexperienced 115 1973 Beach Boys 29 Stuff in a muffin, say?

75 Fool song 30 Neighbor of Okla.

76 Something frequently 119 “Three Stooges” 31 Exciting, in modern found in pink lipstick insult lingo 77 Pupil’s location 123 Sal of “Rebel Without 32 Rock, maybe 78 Stabilizes with a a Cause” 36 Danson’s “Cheers” heavy load 124 Course of action role 81 Lump in the throat 125 Stretched tight 38 End of some hybrid 82 Geologic period 126 Caribbean game fish dog breed names 83 Get upset over 127 Changes back to 39 N.Y.C. dance company 84 Lincoln-to-Madison 0000 dir.

40 Hounds 128 Swollen 42 Tidbits for aardvarks 85 Sunrise direction, in Stuttgart 43 Bearded beast DOWN 87 River in a 1914 battle 44 They go with potatoes 1 Ballet step 90 Skim in soup 2 They have lots for sale 92 Not a science, but 46 Sting operator 3 Not exactly hit the ____ 49 Regarding ground running 94 & 95 What often 51 Vitamin stat 4 PlayStation company seems to disappear 52 Hosts, in brief 5 L.B.J. follower in a dryer 55 Italian cheese 6 Home of the Burj 98 N.C. military Khalifa: Abbr. installation

15 Keebler cracker brand

puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 36 nytimes.com/crosswords

Online subscriptions: Today’s

($39.95 a year).

16 Member of TV’s Addams Family 17 Something scientists make light of?

18 Rear 19 Some cameo stones 25 Obstacle for a fish 28 Dandies 31 Tour grp.

32 Bro

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

20

21

23

24 26

27

31

32

38

39

43

44

49

50 59

64

12

53

54

105

110

111

106

82 85

86

100

93

101

94

102

103

108

109

113 117

89

73

87

92 99

112

88

68 72

81

107

116

56

77

84

104

58

48

76

91 98

57

42 47

67

90

19

37

71

83

18

63

66

97

36

55

62

80

17

30

41

52

75

96

35

46

70

79

16

29 34

61

15 22

40

60

14

25

45

65

78

13

28

51

74

115

11

33

69

95

10

114

118

119

123

124

125

126

127

128

120

121

122

33 Cab alternative 34 Common Market org.

35 Starting point in logic 37 Swimmers’ assignments 41 Slippery vendor 45 The Wildcats of the N.C.A.A. 47 Jason with the 2008 hit “I’m Yours” 48 Poet Lowell

102 “____ Trois Mousquetaires”

7 Showed ’em what we’ve got

50 Store window sign

103 Big do

8 “It ____ hit me yet”

53 Take root

52 Dress seller

54 Sweet summer treat

93 Bit of shaming

106 Skilled judoist

56 1978 Dire Straits hit

75 “Unto us ____ is given” 79 Like a string bean 57 The Ram 80 Blood-typing letters 58 Doesn’t just want 86 Word with bay or 60 Word said in passing? family 62 Headed up 88 Course registrant 64 “Morning Joe” airer 89 Cars that disappeared during the 65 Rumor starter Depression 71 Timecard abbr.

91 “Don’t know yet,” on a 72 Prized pitcher schedule 73 Please too much 92 Prefix with industry

95 Involuntary actions

108 Draft

96 Make official 97 House of cards?

112 Nicholas II was the last one

99 “Wheel of Fortune” sextet

114 Big name in laptops 116 The Lion

100 Eschewed home cooking

117 “____, Imperator!”

101 Mystery and romance, for two

120 Irk

105 Download for a tablet

122 Baseball Hall-ofFamer Roush

118 “-y” pluralizer 121 W.W. II arena: Abbr.

Visit WWW.islander.org for the best news on Anna Maria Island.

Everything you’re looking for

www.annamariaislandresorts.net

877.867.8842

40 n April 17, 2019 n THE ISLANDER