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Meetings 5 BB commission addressing absences. 5

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All quiet on consolidation — until state rep speaks

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

It’s unclear when the threat of island consolidation might rear its controversial head.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth told The Islander Oct. 26 that she’d seen no sign of progress on a potential study into consolidating Anna Maria Island’s three municipal governments.

The study by the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, a research arm of the Florida Legislature that supports state lawmakers by providing data, research and analysis to assist budget and policy deliberations, was proposed by local legislators.

It was introduced at a January Manatee County Legislative Delegation meeting by state Rep. Will Robinson Jr., R-Bradenton,

who pointed to low voter roles and questioned the number of governments needed to govern the island.

Robinson motioned to Titsworth commission a study on the island’s governing structure and to present options to the local legislative delegation for its 2024 session.

The delegation unanimously approved RobinRobinson son’s motion.

Legislators tabled the proposed study in February and requested the island mayors discuss options for consolidation among themselves, but those talks didn’t make it far — until August.

State Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, and

Just good family fun Thane Maize, 4, shows off her climbing skills by working her way up a rock wall structure at Family Fun Night oct. 20 at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Islander Photos: Courtesy CofAMI

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leFT: Mary Campany, 7, lines up her toss in a game of cornhole at Family Fun Night.

Robinson brought consolidation back to the table with an Aug. 21 letter to the mayors in which they called for feedback about the study ahead of their Oct. 5 delegation meeting.

The mayors responded by agreeing to embrace the study in hopes of reducing taxes or improving municipal services but they pushed to change the scope of the study to explore consolidation of services rather than municipalities.

However, there was no discussion of the consolidation study at an Oct. 5 legislative delegation meeting and there has been no subsequent clarification on the matter.

Robinson briefly touched on island governance at an Oct. 24 Bradenton Kiwanis Club meeting, when he claimed 90% of the city of Bradenton Beach residences are vacaTURN To consoLiDation, PAge 2

AM cyclist injured in crash with LSV

A bicyclist was struck and injured by a low-speed vehicle Oct. 27 on Gulf Drive near the intersection of Oak Avenue in Anna Maria.

Sgt. Brett Getman of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office substation in Anna Maria told The Islander Oct. 27 that “around 9 a.m. … there was a low-speed vehicle driving south on Gulf Drive that attempted to make a left turn onto Oak Avenue and struck a cyclist who was in the bicycle lane riding northbound. He just didn’t see him.”

The MCSO, West Manatee Fire Rescue, Manatee County Emergency Medical Services and the Florida Highway Patrol responded.

Getman said the biker sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton under a trauma alert.

Getman said the driver of the LSV was visiting the island and the cyclist was an Anna Maria resident. He did not release names.

The FHP was investigating the crash.

— Robert Anderson

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Anna Maria mulls allowing dog walkers (and dogs) at city park

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

would go a long way to improving both residents’ and visitors’ enjoyment of City Pier Park.”

The amendment would only apply to City Pier Park, since Bayfront Park, 316 N. Bay Blvd., is operated by Manatee County.

The amendment also would not allow owners to walk their pets on the beach, where domestic animals are prohibited.

Mayor Dan Murphy asked if the P&Z’s proposed changes would allow dogs in the park during events.

Dusty Crane said details like that could be left to the commission.

Commissioner Robert Kingan said the city may establish a dog park to keep things simple.

Murphy said the city had a few pocket parks that could be used for that purpose.

Commissioner Charlie Salem said he was in support of establishing a dog park but also wanted to encourage people to use City Pier Park as much as

possible by allowing them to bring their pets.

During public comment, resident John Kolojeski supported allowances for dogs in parks, as well as a potential dog park within city limits.

He said dog-owning residents like himself currently have to travel down to the Holmes Beach city field to visit a dog park, so adding one within the city would be “wonderfully convenient.”

Murphy said he would bring drafted code changes back for discussion ahead of a first reading in an effort to gather as much public feedback as possible.

“I don’t think this is something we should do in a vacuum. There’s a lot of people that are totally opposed to this, and we need to hear from them.… We’ve only heard from one side,” he said.

The commission will meet next at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at city hall.

Directions to attend via Zoom can be found on the city’s website, cityofannamaria.com.

tion rentals.

“I’m personally concerned that, as the voting population goes down, there are fewer and fewer people to vote, and either crazier people get in, or you don’t have people that can run for office,” Robinson said.

“That small amount of people voting affects the other 90% of property owners. That’s when the Legislature has to step in.”

According to the West Manatee Fire Rescue District, which is responsible for inspecting vacation rental units on the island, 76% of Bradenton Beach’s 952 properties are registered as transient lodging establishments with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

The cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach comprise about 39% and 24% registered TPLEs respectively, according to WMFR. Robinson added that he wanted to “respect” the individuality of the island cities but simultaneously called for island unification.

“I want to make sure the island is set up as strongly as possible and as unified as possible,” he said. “I would expect this session to be very robust.”

Titsworth said the state legislators had yet to address the mayors’ request to limit the study’s scope or provide any update.

“I haven’t heard a thing. Not a peep,” Titsworth said.

She added that, while the legislators have made it clear they’re interested in such a study, she hopes they will take their time and engage the cities.

“We’re just sort of in the dark,” Titsworth said.

“We don’t know what direction — if any — they’re going to take. … It sure isn’t fun. It would be way more productive if we were all on the same page with communication.”

The 2024 state legislative session will begin Jan. 9 and is set to run until March 8.

Boyd and Robinson did not respond to Oct. 26 calls from The Islander.

People soon may be allowed to walk their canine friends at City Pier Park in Anna Maria.

City commissioners Oct. 19 directed staff to draft potential code changes to allow people to walk leashed pets at City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., as recommended by the planning and zoning board.

P&Z member Dusty Crane, wife of Commissioner Jonathan Crane, attended the meeting on behalf of the board to request the city amend Section 38-28, which prohibits dogs and other domestic animals in city parks and certain public spaces.

Dusty Crane said the code should be changed to allow dogs to be walked by leash in City Pier Park, excluding the playground, and recommended the addition of a waste station.

“Many residents and visitors were not aware of the code’s prohibition of dogs in the park until new signage was installed,” she said. “This amendment consoLiDation CoNTINUeD FRoM PAge 1 Illinois resident Cheryl Tachnin pets Finn, her minigoldendoodle, during an oct. 20 trip to the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. shore Drive, Anna Maria.

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Expect delays: Water main repair on AMI Bridge set for Nov. 1 consider travel to and from Anna Maria Island via the Cortez Bridge that day.

A daylong lane closure will allow Manatee County Logan added that it is not possible for the work to to secure a water main across the Anna Maria Island be completed at night due to safety concerns.

Bridge on Manatee Avenue.

The western half of the new pipeline is positioned County information outreach manager Bill Logan announced in an Oct. 26 news release that work to install supports along the new pipeline would resume Nov. 1.

Bradenton-based Woodruff & Sons installed the pipeline across the bridge over the summer to replace the previous 16-inch water main, which collapsed into Anna Maria Sound in June due to failing hangers on the east end.

The new water main was supposed to be reinforced with the addition of about 90 pipeline support hangers along the eastern half of the bridge, where the pipe hangs along the undercarriage.

However, that work was postponed for months due to delays in acquiring the required support hangers.

The work Nov. 1 will require periodic lane cloFall back Nov. 5 sures and periods of one-way traffic across the bridge Daylight saving time will 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. “The contractor is working primarily from the 5, with most of the country water rather than the road base to alleviate some falling back an hour. motorist impacts but this single-day lane shutdown is So sunset on Anna Maria necessary to complete this part of the operation,” the Island will be at 6:45 p.m. release stated.

Saturday, Nov. 4, and 5:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.

Motorists who want to avoid the work zone should Though some U.S. territories and states do not observe daylight saving time, about 70 countries Center plans anniversary party observe a time change.

The Center of Anna Maria Island is marking its A federal law specifies that daylight time 65th anniversary with music, food and socializing. applies from 2 a.m. on the second Sunday of March The celebration will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, until 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November in at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. areas that do not specifically exempt themselves.

A notice invited people to “bring your island pics, Public safety officials say it’s a good idea to memories and tell us your stories.” change batteries in smoke and carbon-monoxide The Billy Rice Band is headlining the event. detectors when changing clocks.

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The bridge’s south sidewalk will remain closed until the water line replacement is completed.

A disconnected water main attached by straps to the underside of the Anna Maria Island Bridge on Manatee Avenue leaks June 19 after the pipeline failed earlier that day.

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Cortez developer, homeowners square off over canal regs

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

A canal conflict continues in Cortez, where homeowners and a developer remain at odds.

Marshall Gobuty, the developer behind Hunters Point Resort & Marina, 4333 Saltwater Pearl Way, filed a civil case in June against homeowners along a canal that also borders the Hunters Point property.

Gobuty’s company, Cortez Road Investments and Finance Inc., filed suit June 3, naming the following as defendants: Jacquelyn Shepard, Timothy Fitzpatrick, Wendy Kokolis, George Kokolis, Mark S. Ibasfalean, Jonathan Graham, Sheila Graham and Mary Norman.

The defendants own canalfront homesites on 126th Street West.

In the suit, CRIF has filed a lis pendens applied to the defendant’s docks, lifts and canal structures alleging the defendants are unlawfully maintaining docks and boatlifts in the Hunters Point canal and that their property has a pending lawsuit or attached claim.

Cortez Road Investments has reached out to the docks extend more than 25% into the canal, violating homeowners across the canal, requesting that they alter Manatee County’s dock regulations.

A lis pendens is an official, public notice that a their docks to conform to state regulations pertaining to dock size, Gobuty said.

“State law says that your dock and lift can’t exceed County enters next stage of 25% of the waterway. Some of these are 40%-55% into BB sewer remodel the canal,” he told The Islander in an Oct. 26 interInstallation of a gravity sewer pipe across Gulf view.

The homeowners either declined or may have Drive South and on Thirteenth Street South in Braignored Gobuty’s request and Hunters Point commisdenton Beach is complete.

Manatee County has been working on a $7.1 mil- sioned a survey of the canal.

“A survey indicates that the dock owners not only lion sewer project between Sixth Street South and Thirteenth Street South since January. The project do not own the land on which their docks are located involves trenching along Gulf Drive and replacing but most of the dock owners also do not own the bulkhead and some property landward of the bulkhead,” sewer lines to properties.

The project is scheduled to be completed next Gobuty wrote Oct. 25 to The Islander.

He said litigation by neighboring MHC Cortez fall.

The week ending Oct. 29, Woodruff & Sons, the Marina, 12160 Cortez Road W., set off the chain of county’s contractor, was working to reestablish sewer events that triggered the civil suit.

“This all came about because of the marina,” connections to properties on Thirteenth Street South.

The road remained closed to vehicular traffic so Gobuty said. “If the marina would’ve left everything a temporary roadway could be completed, anticipated the way it was, we would’ve built our docks. They would be using the canal as much as they want. The for mid-November.

Final paving of Eleventh Street South, Twelfth homeowners, I wouldn’t even know their names and Street South and Thirteenth Street South will be per- everything would have been the same. It all happened formed after completion of the Thirteenth Street South because of the marina’s claim.”

MHC Cortez Marina, owned by Equity Lifestyle construction.

Construction and closure was set to begin on Ninth Properties, filed an appeal June 2021 with the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal in Tampa claiming the Street South in the first week of November Residents on closed roads are allowed parking at addition of boat docks for the Hunters Point development would increase canal traffic, impair navigation, Cortez Beach and use of a free shuttle.

— Robert Anderson negatively impact marina safety, limit the size of the

An Oct. 25 view of signage at Hunters Point designates the canal as private property. The sign sits to the west of the development in Cortez. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

vessels that can use the canal and negatively impact the profitability of the Cortez Village Marina.

Administrative Judge J. Bruce Culpepper struck down all the points raised by MHC in March and recommended the Southwest Florida Water Management District issue the permit. However, MHC appealed Culpepper’s decisions and the suit remains active.

Gobuty said due to the MHC Cortez Marina suit, we wanted to ensure docks in the canal conform to state regulations.

“They had their docks there for years and all we are asking them to do is comply. We aren’t asking them for money or anything else,” he said.

He said when MHC Cortez Marina challenged Hunters Point’s efforts to build docks, their main concern was navigational safety.

The defendants are denying Cortez Road Investments and Finance claims.

They contend their docks and lifts are legally permitted through the county and do not exceed the 25% canal regulation.

They also seek a motion to dissolve the lis pendens.

Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court records indicate a Zoom hearing for arguments from the plaintiff and defendants was set for Monday, Oct. 30, after The Islander went to press.

The Islander reached out Oct. 26 by phone to Fred E. Moore, a defense attorney for some of the homeowners but, as of Nov. 1, there was no reply.

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Meetings

By lisa Neff

ANNA MARIA CITY

BB opens dialogue with ‘absent’ commissioner

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

Nov. 16, 6 p.m., commission.

Bradenton Beach officials are working with Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941-708-6130, cityofan- Commissioner Marilyn Maro to address her extended namaria.com. absence from the dais.

Maro has been absent from the dais at Katie Pierola Commission Chambers in city hall — and at all funcNov. 1, 9:30 a.m., CRA. tions of her elected office — since the start of 2023.

Nov. 1, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

“We talked with Marilyn just yesterday, actually,” Nov. 2, 6 p.m., commission.

Mayor John Chappie said Oct. 25. “It was great to hear Nov. 15, 1 p.m., ScenicWAVES. from her. She is working on her commission responsiNov. 16, noon, commission. bilities.”

Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, Chappie said city attorney Ricinda Perry would be cityofbradentonbeach.com. meeting with Maro that week.

The Islander reached out to Perry by text Oct. 25 HOLMES BEACH and Oct. 27 but, as of Islander press time, there was Nov. 1, 10 a.m., parks and beautification. no reply.

Nov. 1, 5 p.m., planning commission.

The commission voted 3-0 earlier in October to Nov. 8, 9 a.m., clean water committee. direct Perry to work with Maro and determine if she Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m., police pension board. needs further assistance from the city.

Nov. 14, 2 p.m., city commission.

Perry had said the city was working on assisting Nov. 14, 2 p.m., commission swearing-in ceremony.

Maro in meeting requirements for financial disclosure Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, and ethics training. holmesbeachfl.org.

Maro’s responses to the city will help determine whether any future absences, if needed, are excused WEST MANATEE FIRE RESCUE or unexcused.

None announced.

Under the city charter, a commission seat can WMFR administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton, be forfeited if an elected official fails to attend three 941-761-1555, wmfr.org. consecutive regular commission meetings without a MANATEE COUNTY formal excuse.

Maro and another candidate were nominated to fill Nov. 2, 9 a.m., commission (land use). a vacancy for the Ward 2 commission seat in 2016 by Nov. 7, 9 a.m., commission (work session).

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Nov. 14, 9 a.m., commission.

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

A new playground set at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is roped off oct. 24 with caution tape as county staff have yet to finish installing the structure. Carmine DeMilio, acting director of the county’s property management department, wrote in an oct. 24 email to The Islander that staff awaited additional equipment and expected to open the playground the week beginning Nov. 6. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Nov. 6, Island Transportation Planning Organization, Anna Maria City Hall.

Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m., Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity, Bradenton Public Works, 1411 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.

Nov. 7, 4 p.m., Manatee County Council of Governments, Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto.

Nov. 10, Veterans Day observed. Most government offices will be closed.

Nov. 13, MPO, 9:30 a.m., Holiday Inn-Sarasota Airport, 8009 15th Street E, Sarasota, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving, a federal holiday..

Nov. 29, 10 a.m., District One Scenic Highway meeting, Sarasota-Manatee MPO Office, 8100 15th St. E., Sarasota.

No balloting on AMI

There is no election on Anna Maria Island Tuesday, Nov. 7. There are no contested races.

the seated commissioners and there was a tie for the seat, which was decided by a card draw.

Maro won the seat with an ace of spades.

She was reelected without opposition in 2018 and 2020, and again was uncontested for her seat in November 2022 to represent Ward 2, which begins near 25th Street North and ends at the southern property line of Runaway Bay condominiums and the Lacosta condominiums near 17th Street North.

She is in her fourth consecutive term, having been appointed to a two-year term in 2016 and then elected in 2018, 2020 and 2022.

Commissioners also serve on the community redevelopment agency board and Maro has not attended a CRA meeting since January.

Bradenton Beach commissioners receive a $400 a month stipend.

Manatee County installing new kids’ gear at public beach

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Bradenton Beach Ward 2 Commissioner Marilyn Maro draws the winning card to secure her seat on the dais Dec. 13, 2016, at city hall, 107 gulf Drive N. Maro has been absent from city meetings this year. Islander File Photo

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Opinion

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Tick, tock, time is short

The clock is ticking away to the end of daylight saving time and the return of standard time, and I’m thrilled about it.

I really relish waking up to the sun — ever so much more than a blaring alarm. And waking in the dark conjures memories of mornings when the family went on a trip before daylight — more angst.

But the time police mostly mess with our circadian rhythms — the natural physical, mental and behavioral changes in one’s body that follow a 24-hour cycle, usually in response to lightness and darkness.

By November, I sleep too late, cutting short my coffee time, the morning news shows, putting me in a rush to jumpstart my day. So I welcome the change.

Meanwhile, another clock is ticking — this one counting down the start of the 2024 legislative session — when state lawmakers gather to create and amend the laws of the state, subject, of course, to the governor’s veto power.

They convene on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in January in even-numbered years. So our states representatives and senators are lining up to pass laws to benefit their constituents.

Last year we — the collective we as in “islanders” — were ambushed.

Our local delegation took up the favors of some on the county board of commissioners and their loyal donors to pass a select bill that only impacts Manatee County. That bill was pushed through the Legislature based on a faulty argument that Holmes Beach needs parking and what resulted is a state law that allows the county to override city laws and build a parking garage on county property on Anna Maria Island — the Manatee Public Beach and Coquina Beach.

But what “we” really need is relief from the pressures that result from more traffic than the roads and bridges can handle — heavy traffic to and from Anna Maria Island — workers, visitors, buses, trucks, deliveries, parents driving to and from schools.

And now state Rep. Will Robinson is relying on faulty voter information and numbers of vacation homes to suggest our voting population might be so limited that we might not be able to maintain our three municipalities.

He said last week “crazier people” might be elected into city offices. Crazier than who? we ask.

Chamber’s thanks Well, wake up Will, and hand in your dunce cap On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of for a thinking cap. Your time is running short.

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Terri Kinder, president, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce our theme, “We’re glad You’re Here,” originated in the 1980s with a restaurant trade group.

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Engineering the skyway A team with Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall and MacDonald engineers poses in the early 1950s.

The firm worked on the sunshine skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay, as well as the sunshine state Parkway between Fort Pierce and Hollywood and the John e. Matthews Bridge in Jacksonville. A.W “Bud” Brown, seated by a post and wearing a plaid shirt, served as foreperson and lived on Anna Maria Island.

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From the Oct. 29, 2003, issue

• The Manatee County Planning Department proposed an impact fee on new construction within any municipality, with the fee to go directly to the county. Anna Maria Island mayors rejected the proposal.

• Holmes Beach planning and zoning commissioners agreed that 101 75th St. was a unique piece of property partly zoned for recreation and partly zoned medium-density residential. But the P&Z rejected a request to recommend the city commission make all the property R-2.

• Voters went to the polls to decide municipal contests in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, including filling vacancies on commissions.

From the Oct. 30, 2013, issue

A pamphlet circulated in 1953 advertises opportunities in Bimini Bay estates on Anna Maria Island. Developer Walter Hardin, a real estate agent and former member of Congress, drove the project. Islander Photos: Courtesy Manatee County Public library system

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• Bradenton Beach announced that a long-delayed project to restore the Historic Bridge Street Pier would get a big $1 million boost from the Manatee County Tourist Development Council.

• In a 3-2 vote, Anna Maria commissioners reversed a decision to file a court action for declaratory relief to determine if the city’s hotel/motel ordinance could be applied to single-family home vacation rentals.

• The Islander’s Popcorn and Politics event for candidates and voters from each island city drew a good crowd to the newspaper’s new offices at 5406B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The forum was an annual event until the island saw fewer candidates and contests for office.

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Tour guides gather to thwart poaching in local waters

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

A group of tour boat guides took a step toward stopping the illegal harvest of marine organisms in Sarasota Bay during an Oct. 28 meeting in Cortez.

Capts. Katie Tupin of Captain Katie Scarlett Boat Tours of Cortez, Joe Sweet of Sweet Sunsets and Dolphin Tours out of Anna Maria, Bruce Adamo of Passage Key Dolphin Tours of Anna Maria, and Matt and Beth Wright of Island Time Boat Tours of Holmes Beach assembled for the first time at Fishermen’s Hall, 4515 124th St. W., Cortez, to discuss a poaching problem in the bay.

The captains were joined by Jay Leverone, staff scientist for the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, a conservation group dedicated to preserving the habitats of the bay.

Sweet, who organized the meeting, has been trying to bring guides together to help stop poaching.

The purpose of the meeting was to organize what Sweet refers to as “a neighborhood watch for the water.”

Adamo said he and Sweet became aware of the issue in spring 2022 after finding a pile of empty fight-

Dr. Jay Leverone speaks about ways to address illegal marine life harvesting in Sarasota Bay during a meeting at Fishermen’s Hall in Cortez. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

ing conch shells on a sandbar in Sarasota Bay. The animals had been harvested the shells discarded.

“All of a sudden, it’s like your eyes open up and you’re looking and seeing boatloads of these groups of people,” Sweet said. “And they’d be working like they were on a farm gathering things from the water.”

Other guides said they also had observed groups working from boats anchored on shallow grass flats

and sandbars with buckets and bags.

The guides have been documenting the harvests for more than a year and much of their evidence has been turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

According to the guides, the poachers are focused on edible shellfish such as whelks, clams, pen shells, sea urchins and other bottom-dwelling marine life that are normally visible on the grass flats and sandbars during their tours.

“Last spring is when I last saw a healthy population of sea urchins,” Adamo said. “It used to be the north sandbar of Jewfish Key — they used to be everywhere. Thousands of them. That’s all gone now.”

The group discussed methods to draw attention to the destruction, with Leverone suggesting contacting elected officials.

“Kevin Van Ostenbridge, your local commissioner, serves on our local policy board. I will try to bring it up to him,” Leverone said.

Leverone said he expected to see Van Ostenbridge at a ribbon-cutting for work the SBEP completed at the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve in Cortez. Please, see poaching, Next page

State takes on policing derelict vessels in Cortez waters

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

The state is laying down the law on derelict boats off Cortez.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the lead agency on the removal of derelict boats in the area, with local law enforcement assisting investigations.

Karen Bell, co-owner of A.P. Bell Fish Co., 4600 124th St. Court W., and owner/operator of Starfish Co. Market and Restaurant, 12306 46th Ave. W., said Oct. 24 that she and others in the village had filed complaints with the FWC about derelict and sunken vessels.

Cortez residents and business people say they have faced issues — trespassing, littering, theft, vandalism and illicit drug use have been reported — stemming from boat inhabitants coming on and off the water at all hours.

Local fishers also have faced navigation problems due to improperly moored and sunken vessels.

Bell shared an email with The Islander, sent in October by FWC Lt. Jason Dalton, who said the state had targeted seven derelict sailboats and one cabin cruiser in the Cortez area and citations were issued in some situations.

Boats are considered derelict if they fail to meet criteria of a seaworthy vessel. A boat must be able to

A derelict sailboat that was found pushed up to shore Oct. 24 is marked with a red tag, indicating it is to be removed. The boat was in Sarasota Bay at the seawall north of the U.S. Coast GuardStation Cortez, where it came to rest in September. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

move under its own power, be secure from the elements and have a light while anchoring at night. Also, a boat’s registration must be current.

A derelict boat in Cortez might begin as a lost or abandoned vessel and then become occupied. Once occupied, enforcement agencies have a more difficult time removing a vessel.

Bell said one Cortez resident collected derelict vessels and was renting them like an Airbnb. She said

the moored vessels might be navigational hazards.

Dalton’s email said he was aware of the rental vessels and that they might have been salvaged after Hurricane Ian in September 2022.

According to Dalton, the FWC would be looking into the legality of the rental operation.

The Islander reached out again to Dalton by email Oct. 24 but, as of Islander press time Oct. 30, there was no reply.

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Holmes Beach magistrate reviews appealed cases

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

The city of Holmes Beach is taking another swing on a handful of alleged code violations.

Special magistrate Michael Connolly of the Sarasota-based Fournier, Connolly, Shamsey, Mladinich & Polz law firm said Oct. 24 that he needs time to consider arguments in the remanded cases of alleged code violations against the owners of five vacation rental units at the Coconuts Beach Resort, 100 73rd St. The alleged violations include renting without a city-issued vacation rental certificate and renting for improper lengths of stay for 100 73rd LLC; 100 73rd 202 LLC; Unit 118/202C; 100 73rd 203A LLC; and Unit 111/202A. Developer Shawn Kaleta is the listed title manager for 100 73rd LLC, 100 73rd 202 LLC and 100 73rd 203A LLC, according to sunbiz.org.

Holmes Beach residents Christopher and Kimberly Roehl own KCI Island Investments LLC and operate Unit 111/202A. The properties are located within the city’s A-1 residential district, which is intended for multifamily residential and seasonal tourism and there is no miniAttorney louis Najmy speaks oct.

24 on behalf of the owners of a five rental units at the Coconuts Beach Resort during a hearing to discuss the appeals of a November 2021 magistrate ruling involving the properties. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Coconuts Beach Resort in Holmes Beach.

mum rental.

However, the city argued that the properties are subject to the use requirements of the R-4 residential district, which requires seven-night minimum rental stays, since their primary principle uses are multifamily dwellings.

Connolly ruled in November 2021 in favor of the city, finding that the property owners had committed code violations, establishing daily fines until they achieved compliance.

However, the owners appealed the cases in December 2021, arguing that Connolly rejected relevant evidence and that city code did not require seven-night stays in the A-1 residential district.

In May, 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas issued mandates reversing and remanding Connolly’s orders back to the magistrate.

Nicholas wrote that the city’s R-4 zoning district’s rules only apply in the city’s A-1 zoning district if the principal use of a property is for multi-family dwellings, not resort housing.

Nicholas ordered that, upon remand, Connolly must determine the properties’ principal uses in order to determine whether rental duration restrictions apply to the properties.

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Captains at the meeting also expressed a need for more timely responses from the FWC to their hotline calls.

The FWC has issued more than 20 citations to 11 alleged poachers since July 3.

Adamo recounted a recent encounter by another guide just days before the Oct. 28 meeting of poachers using personal watercraft to access shellfish on a sandbar in Palma Sola Bay. Tupin, who followed up on the sighting, reported that FWC did not respond to a call about the event.

Adamo said the poachers work day and night, following the lowest possible tides. He said extreme low night tides make it less likely they’ll be seen.

“The bad guys aren’t stupid,” Adamo said. “They also know Fourth of July, holiday weekends, that they can blend right in and the FWC guys aren’t

going to have time to deal with them.”

Sweet said the meeting needed to be a starting point for an organized presence on the water and might serve as a forum to systematically to stop the poaching.

After the meeting, Sweet said he hoped to organize another in November and invite a broader audience.

“I feel like today’s meeting was huge success in the sense that we lit the fuse,” Sweet said.

He said the next step would be for the group to bring the issue to the attention of local and state officials and find ways to apply more severe penalties for poaching.

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The magistrate also found: • A code violation for overgrowth of weeds and grass and assess, setting $127.24 in admin fees against Knights Build 1 LLC and Knights Build 2 LLC, the owners of property at 6210 Marina Way and 203 Haverkos Court. He provided seven days for the properties to come into compliance; • Vacated without prejudice a previous order against Water’s Place Properties LLC, owner of 211 67th St. Unit A, for improper length of stay.

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At the Oct. 24 magistrate hearing, attorney Louis Najmy, principal of the Bradenton-based Najmy Thompson law firm, spoke for the property owners.

Najmy argued that city code requires vacation rental units be deemed as resort housing for purposes of zoning and use, so the properties would not fall within the city’s R-4 zoning rules under Nicholas’ ruling.

He added that litigation had already cost his clients around $50,000.

During his testimony, the city’s planning and zoning administrator Chad Minor said he determined the primary principle use of each of the properties to be for multi-family dwelling.

Najmy asked if the separation of parcel and unit when considering use would change his interpretation, but Minor said it would not.

City attorney Erica Augello argued that resort housing is an allowable use in the A-1 district, but as a supplementary use, not a primary one. So the primary use of the parcel and the lots on it would be as multifamily dwellings.

Connolly said he would need time to do research and take both Augello’s and Najmy’s arguments under advisement.

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In the gallery Island gallery and studios, 456 old Main st., Bradenton, is featuring work in November by Rick Cardoza in “From There to Here: Paintings of southern New england and Florida’s suncoast.” Cardoza also is a member of the Artists’ guild of Anna Maria Island. Igs, formerly in Holmes Beach, is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-saturday. A downtown Bradenton artwalk including the gallery will be 5:307:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. For more information, call 941-778-6648. Islander Courtesy Photo

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON AMI Wednesday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. — Creative Aging: Drawing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Friday, Nov. 3 2 p.m. — Paper crafting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Saturday, Nov. 4 Noon — Old Women Who Write author event with Jean Peelen, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941778-6341.

2 p.m. — Paper crafting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Sunday, Nov. 5 7:30 p.m. — Island Players auditions for “The Mousetrap,” 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-5755.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 10 a.m. — Creative Aging: Drawing, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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SAVE THE DATE Nov. 11-12, Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, Cortez.

Nov. 11, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Symphony on the Sand at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach.

Nov. 18-April 28, 2024, the Dali Museum’s “Dali & the Impressionists: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More,” St. Petersburg.

Dec. 1-2, Bradenton Blues Festival, Bradenton.

Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, April 6, Center of Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau concert, Anna Maria.

and Outreach Center on Anna Maria City Pier, Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: mote.org.

ONGOING OFF AMI First Wednesdays, “SOAR in 4” family night, the Bishop Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131, bishopscience.org.

Third Fridays, Teen Nights, the Bishop Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-746-4131, bishopscience.org.

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Nov. 18, Bridge Street tree lighting celebration, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 1, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting and holiday market, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 2, Center of Anna Maria Island Lester Family Fun Day, Anna Maria.

Dec. 2, Christmas on Bridge Street and boat parade, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 8, Santa in the Park and Holiday Walk of Treasures, Anna Maria.

Dec. 9, Winter Wonderland Celebration, Bradenton.

Dec. 9, Florida Maritime Museum’s Christmas in Cortez, Cortez.

Dec. 9, Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade and party, islandwide.

Dec. 13-17, Palma Sola Botanical Park’s Winter Night Under the Lights, Bradenton.

Dec. 14, Sleigh Bell Social, Holmes Beach.

Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Anna Maria Farmers Market, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard. Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

Through April, Artists’ Guild Gallery “Paint the Town” demos and sales, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-6694.

Nov. 2-12, Island Players’ “Later Life,” 10009 ONGOING OFF AMI Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. InformaSelect Fridays — Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, tion: 941-778-5755.

April 12 — 5-7:30 p.m., Holmes Beach Night Market, Holmes Beach.

Nov. 7-10, Artists’ Guild Gallery “Paint the Information: 941-778-6694.

Town” celebration, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Saturdays through May 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Market, Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

Throughout November, Artists’ Guild Gallery exhibit, “Giving Old Main Street, Bradenton. Information: 941-301-8445.

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SAVE THE DATE OFF AMI Nov. 17, AMI Garden Club Plant Sale, Anna Maria.

Nov. 25, Orban’s Nursery Poinsettia Walk, Bradenton.

Friday, Nov. 3 6-9:30 p.m., Village of the Arts Dia de los Muertos Festival, KIDS & FAMILY 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts.com.

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Friday, Nov. 3 ON AMI 10 a.m. — Forty Carrots program, Island Library, 5701 Marina Through November, “From There to Here” paintings by Rick Thursday, Nov. 2 Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Cardoza, Island Gallery and Studios, 456 Old Main St., Bradenton.

1 p.m. — Sunshine Stitchers, Island Library, Island Library, Tuesday, Nov. 6 Information: 941-778-6648.

5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

10 a.m. — Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Through Jan. 7, 2024, “Guercino’s Friar with a Gold Earring” Wednesday, Nov. 8 Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. exhibit, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore 5 p.m. — Annie Silver Community Center meeting, 103 23rd Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Info: 941-360-7390, ringling.org.

ONGOING ON AMI St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-224-1973.

Second and fourth Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch Select Thursdays — Nov. 16, Dec. 14 — Shark Pups and ONGOING ON AMI jam session, Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Cultural Center, Grownups preschool program, Mote Marine Science Education 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Info: floridamaritimemuseum.org.

Most Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1383.

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Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-718-5583.

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Players open ‘Later Life’

Wednesday, Nov. 8 1-2 p.m. — Veterans Canteen, Longboat Key Paradise Center for Healthy Living, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6493.

The Island Players will stage the second production of the 75th season, “Later Life,” Nov. 2-12.

Performances of the drama-comedy will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, is dark Monday.

Tickets can be purchased online at theislandplayers.org, as well as at the theater box office 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday-Saturday and an hour before showtime.

For more information, call the box office at 941778-5755.

SAVE THE DATE Nov. 10, Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade, Anna Maria.

Nov. 10, Center of Anna Maria Island 65th anniversary party, Anna Maria.

Nov. 18, Annie Silver Community Center Book Sale and PreThanksgiving dinner, Bradenton Beach.

Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 22, Annie Silver Community Center community suppers, Bradenton Beach.

Off Stage Ladies to lunch

The Off Stage Ladies, an auxiliary of the Island Players, will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Netflix, a streaming service, is showing “Nyad,” a Nov. 8, at the Feast Restaurant, 5406 Marina Drive, fi lm about Diana Nyad’s 110-mile 2013 open-ocean Saturday, Nov. 4 Holmes Beach.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Ask a Master Gardner, Island Library, 5701 swim from Cuba to Key West. The film stars Annette The program will feature remarks by Heiko KnipBening as Nyad and Jodie Foster as Bonnie stoll, Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341. felberg, Island Players director of the upcoming “The Nyad’s friend and trainer. And the island connecMousetrap,” and Cheryl Jarosiewicz, Island Players SAVE THE DATE tion? Nyad trained around the island and islander prop chair.

Nov. 15, Holocaust Speaker Series, Holmes Beach.

Dee Brady captained a boat that escorted the The group meets the second Wednesday of the athlete on her successful swim. Brady, in the film, is month through May. SPORTS & portrayed by Karly Rothenberg. Islander Courtesy The cost to join the group is $25.

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Annie Silver meeting set

Annie Silver Community Center supporters will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.

The group is organizing for the 2023-24 season of suppers, book sales, potlucks and community suppers. The neighborhood center is at 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach.

For more, call Judy Pruitt at 941-224-1973.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturdays, 9 a.m., Mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW, Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923, Nov. 11, Center of Anna Maria Island Paul “Ace” Hayward mymanatee.org.

Soccer Tournament and benefit, Anna Maria.

Nov. 18, Wildlife Inc.’s Birdie for Birdies Putt Putt Tournament, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 1, Manatee Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, Sarasota.

Dec. 9, DeSoto Cornhole Tournament, Bradenton.

Jan. 12, Center of Anna Maria Island Bingo Night, Anna Maria.

Jan. 18-March 28, Thursdays, Annie Silver Community Center bingo, Bradenton Beach.

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Library hosts author, former commissioner Jean Peelen

Former Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen will be back in the vicinity of city hall Saturday, Nov 4.

Peelen, who departed Holmes beach for a tiny house village in North Carolina, will be the guest at an author event at noon at the Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive.

Peelen penned “Feisty: A Memoir in Little Pieces,” “Feisty” by former published in August by islander Jean Peelen.

Bold Story Press.

“Feisty,” according to the publisher notes, is “the story of a woman with attitude — told in short reflections that capture a life of awakening activism. …

Peelen shares her civil rights journey and the most vulnerable moments in her life.”

The author’s bio said Peelen, a first-time solo writer at 82, “has been a wife, mother, civil rights attorney, model, actress, radio show host and elected city official.”

She’s also “fostered dogs, fought greedy developers and marched in every civil rights demonstration she could get to.”

For more information about the event, call the library at 941-778-6341.

‘Symphony on the Sand’ set

On exhibit

The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra is tuning up for the Symphony on the Sand.

The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, a sponsor of the event, announced at its website: “Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, world-class music, a range of ticket options, a captivating Gulf Coast sunset and a heartfelt Veterans Day salute.”

Tickets are priced at different levels, from $30-$250.

Tickets are being sold on EventBrite. Go to https:// Veterans parade Nov. 10 annamariaislandchamber.org/symphony-on-the-sand/ Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11.

And the city of Anna Maria is ready to honor vets for the link.

For more information, call the Anna Maria Island with its annual Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade.

The parade will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and Chamber of Commerce at 941-778-1541. run down Pine Avenue from city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, to City Pier Park, 101 N. Bay Blvd., where a ceremony will be held to recognize veterans and their Artists’ Guild shares ‘thanks’ The Artists’ Guild Gallery will display artwork significant others.

Veterans will lead the procession, backed by four throughout November “related to Thanksgiving and giving thanks.” high school bands.

The gallery, operated by the Artists’ Guild of The city encourages participation from all veterans and veteran service organizations, as well as from civic Anna Maria Island, is at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes organizations, businesses, school bands and sports Beach.

An evening opportunity to view the window disteams.

An application form for participating in the parade play and visit the gallery arrives 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, when AGAMI and other businesses in the city is on the city’s website at cityofannamaria.com.

Entry is free, but application forms must be sub- center host a Holmes Beach Night Market.

During the event, businesses will keep their doors mitted by Wednesday, Nov. 1.

On the day of the event, participants must arrive open to offer refreshments, sales, demonstrations and entertainment. to city hall by 8 a.m. for staging.

For more information, call the gallery at 941-778For more, contact the city at 941-708-6130, ext.

6694.

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By Brook Morrison

AMe first-graders carry their class banner oct.

28 during the PTo Fall Festival costume parade at the Center of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Brook Morrison

AME explores with VR, Fall Fest fun, family social

Imagine having the ocean’s hidden wonders at your fingertips.

Anna Maria Elementary students are using stateof-the-art virtual reality goggles to swim with coral reef creatures and learn in a safe, controlled environment about preserving biodiversity.

Use of VR enriches the students experience, bringing the world to their classroom with opportunities to discover places and spaces near and far.

In October, AME students at all grade levels used the technology to focus on coral reefs and animal adaptations.

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse of ecosystems, home to a variety of marine species.

Unfortunately, they are under threat from ocean acidification, pollution, climate change, overfishing and other factors.

By outfitting students with VR goggles, AME

AME Calendar

transported them underwater, where they observed up impacts humans have on the environment and how close the complexities of coral reefs and their impor- students can help. tance to marine life.

The unit also will focus on the impacts of invasive It gives new meaning to “field trip to the sea.” species and pollution.

Outside the classroom, the PTO will host a family Looking ahead at AME social event 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at city field in During the second quarter of the AME school the 5800 block of Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. year, the Guy Harvey program, a curriculum impleThe event features a book swap and play. mented last year to update biological science and math Students are encouraged to bring a book to trade. learning through an art lens, will explore the negative The PTO will provide snacks.

• Friday, Nov. 10, Veterans Day observed, no school.

• Sunday, Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m., PTO Family Social book swap, city field, Holmes Beach.

• Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., fourth-grade play in the auditorium.

• Nov. 20-24, Thanksgiving break, no school.

• Thursday, Nov. 30, 3:45 p.m., SAC meeting.

• Dec. 4-7, Scholastic Book Fair.

• Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m., STEM Night.

• Sunday, Dec. 10, 3-5 p.m., PTO Family Social, gingerbread house-making, Center of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria.

• Tuesday, Dec. 12, PTO staff luncheon.

• Dec. 14-15, PTO school holiday event.

AMe is at 4700 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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

AMe students use virtual reality goggles oct. 26 to learn about coral reefs and animal adaptations. Islander Photo: Courtesy AMe

Tiki & Kitty’s

Tiki and Kitty are heading to the shops, looking for fall decor and bargains galore. We’re determined to make the rounds and explore.

We’ll definitely make a stop at Blue Flamingo, home to hip and trendy upcycled and repurposed goods, furniture and decor, garden features, candles, jewelry and work by local artisan, where they also offer Dixie Belle paints.

And next door to Blue Flamingo, T&K plan to explore Cat’s Meow, an 8,000 square-foot vendor marketplace! The vendors offerings range from coastal, cottage, beach, antique, boho to mid-century modern and other home decor styles. They also offer vintage to fine jewelry and vintage albums.

You may want to lace up your skates, as this large, former skating rink has plenty to offer bargain, antique, unique hunters. You don’t want to miss this vast collection of vendors.

Blessed and Distressed is a tastefully designed

store — so inviting, you’ll want to pull up a chair — with collectibles and work by local artists at Palma Sola Square, around the corner from Winn-Dixie. It offers 30-plus vintage, upcycled, shabby chic and artsy vendors. You won’t be disappointed.

Scavengers Marketplace has plenty of vendors to capture your wallet at the Palmetto store, 2100 U.S. 301. There’s always something new to entice you among the vendors’ eclectic collections.

FYI: Scavengers also carries Fusion Paints.

Stop by at our other locations:

The Vintage Vine Market will host an indoor pop-up market Nov. 12 and the “Friendly City Flea” Nov. 19 at Oscura Cafe. Tiki and Kitty love the fine vintage wares and items with a whimsical twist at this store in historic Old Manatee along the newest section of the Bradenton Riverwalk. The location in the 1910 building oozes charm. And they take select consignments by appointment.

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

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Gathering

See ‘The Star’ Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, will host a family movie night at 6 p.m. saturday, Nov. 18, showing sony Picture’s “The star.” The 2017 animated film featuring a donkey named Bo tells a story of the first Christmas.

Roser will show the film outdoors and plans to serve hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate. For more information, call the church at 941-778-0414. Islander Courtesy Photo

By lisa Neff

Christ Church preps for Thanksgiving service

Roser Women’s Guild to gather for luncheon

The Roser Women’s Guild will hold a luncheon at Christ Church of Longboat Key will host an interfaith Thanksgiving service at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. noon Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the fellowship hall Guild member and author Nina Monte will be the 21.

The church, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is seeking guest speaker and is planning to talk about writing a volunteers to help stage the event.

“We need your help as we warmly welcome our Compiled by lisa Neff neighborhood churches and the temple,” an announcement on the church website, christchurchoflbk.org, ON AMI read. “Please, consider volunteering with dessert donaCrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. tions, kitchen and beverage help, plus assistance with Info: 941-778-0719, crosspointefellowship.church. cleanup.”

Worship: Sundays, 9 a.m.

For more information, contact the church at 941Ongoing: Wednesdays, 7 a.m., men’s Bible meeting; Wednes383-8833.

Tidings

book.

Guests are welcome to attend.

Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass.

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

Roser hosts craft fair

Ready to deck the halls?

Roser Memorial Community Church will hold its annual holiday craft fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the fellowship hall, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

“Explore the tables of unique handcrafted items just at the right time to get your Christmas shopping days, 6 p.m., Wednesday Night Blast supper and 6:30 p.m., Wednes- done early,” read a notice from the church.

Offerings also will include baked goods and a day Night Blast; Fridays, 10 a.m. women’s Bible meeting.

‘Welcome’ party in the works Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, lunch menu.

Christ Church also will hold a “welcome back Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-1638, amiannunciation.org.

For more, call the church at 941-778-0414. party” for returning members.

Worship: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m. and 10:15 The party will be 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, a.m. days, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. at Hugo II, a restaurant at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Ongoing: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m., rosary; Wednesdays, 7:30 Ongoing: Most Wednesdays, 8 a.m., men’s breakfast; Mondays Cedars Court, Longboat Key. a.m.; Rosary on the Beach at Manatee Public Beach; Saturdays, 3 beginning Nov. 6, 1 p.m., book club.

Roser invites kids to choir

Roser Memorial Community Church invites children — ages 6-13 — to join a choir that will perform in a Christmas cantata Sunday, Dec. 17.

The church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, is offering two rehearsal options — Sundays after the 10 a.m. worship service or Fridays at 6 p.m.

“Children who attend the Sunday morning rehearsals will not need to come to evening rehearsals until closer to the cantata date unless they choose to come to both rehearsal options,” a notice stated.

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

Gathering is the religion page for The Islander. Please, send notices to calendar@ islander.org.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive. Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-1813, gloriadeilutheran.com.

Worship: Sundays, 9:30 a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship.

Ongoing: First Sundays, food bank collections; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., women’s social gathering.

Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912.

Worship: Sundays, 9:15 a.m.

Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-0414, roserchurch.com.

Worship: Sundays, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m.

Ongoing: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., RoserRobics; Tuesdays, 2 p.m., women’s book study; first and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Just Older Youth group.

St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Info: 941-778-4769, stbernardcc.org, office@stbernardcc. org.

Worship: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sun-

LONGBOAT KEY FOOD DRIVE

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Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m.

Ongoing: Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Women’s Bible Study; Mondays, 9 a.m., Men’s Bible Study.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Info: 941-383-6491, longboatislandchapel.org.

Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m.

Ongoing: Mondays, 4 p.m., choir practice.

Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Info: 941-383-3428.

Worship: Fridays, Shabbat, 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.

THIS WEEK Sunday, Nov. 5 10:45 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation potluck brunch following worship.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church blood drive.

SAVE THE DATE

Don’t forget to “Fall Back” and turn you clock back an hour on sunday, Nov. 5.

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Growing in Jesus’ Name

Nov. 9, Christ Church food drive.

Nov. 9, St. Bernard Women’s Guild lunch.

Nov. 14, Roser Guild luncheon.

Nov. 15, Christ Church welcome back party.

Nov. 18, Roser family movie night.

Nov. 19, Roser “Surviving the Holidays” program.

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Obituaries

Joshua Paul ‘Ike’ Eisenhauer

Joshua Paul “Ike” Eisenhauer, 42, of Anna Maria, died at home Nov. 14 with his service dog Nala watching over him.

He was born Aug. 11, 1981, in Euless, Texas, to Mark Paul Eisenhauer and Dawn Denise Erickson.

He graduated from Fossil Ridge High School in 1999 and earned an associate degree at Tarrant County Junior College in 2003. He also attended eisenhauer North Texas University. His many jobs included crew work for the city of Watauga, golf caddy and security officer.

In 2005, he joined the U.S. Army. As a staff sergeant in the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, he looked out for his men and fellow NCOs, putting their needs above his own, helping to carry their load when he could, lifting them up and caring for them even when his combat injuries were most severe.

He received many medals and ribbons for his honorable service.

In 2019, He moved to Durham, North Carolina, and, in 2020, Nala became his faithful companion and service dog.

He worked as a dog trainer for Joanne the Dog Lady until he moved to Anna Maria in June 2022.

According to his family, he gave love, leadership, support, and a sense of safety to his many acquaintances. He shared his big smile and happy laugh, felt your pain and empathetically provided hope. He saw the best in everyone and respected their opinions. “He was the sprinkles on your life. The light that makes everything a bit more beautiful, special moments a bit sweeter, every laugh a bit deeper. For all who loved him he was there for us. He was our best friend and brother.”

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Shannon Funeral Home, 1015 14th St. W., Braden-

ton, with a burial service at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota.

A celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, starting at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria with sharing memories. Snacks and water will be provided.

The celebration will continue 5:15-6 p.m. at North Shore Cafe, 304 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, with sharing of memorabilia and pictures, cupcakes and cookies.

The celebration will progress to Bortell’s Lounge, 10002 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 6-6:30 p.m., with pizza and a toast for Joshua, or Ike, as he was known to his Army buddies.

Memorial donations may be made to a Yale Law School fund that assists veterans with legal issues at forhumanity.yale.edu/. To reach the fund, click give now, followed by “College & Schools,” then select the law school, and click the “Other” option. On the next page, enter the following: 30762-Yale Law School, Veterans Legal Services Clinic. At checkout, you will be prompted to provide a tribute for Joshua.

Mr. Eisenhauer is survived by his father, Mark; mother Dawn Erickson and husband James Springer; stepsister Elizabeth Zoe Springer; grandmother Elizabeth, godparents Bill and Terrie Bacon and their children, Amy, Billy and Stacey; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Martha Sue Wright

Martha Sue Wright, 70, of Cortez, died Oct. 20.

She was born June 1, 1953, in Avon Park to John Curtis and Lena Schwall Wright.

She was a proud graduate of the University of South Florida. She served as chief financial officer for the Chiles Hospitality Group for most of her professional career.

She was the first female member of the Crewe of Hernando DeSoto Wright and served as president of the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society. She also was very active in her support of Gulf Shore Animal League.

Nonprofits: Give us your wishes for the coming year

Local charities and other organizations are invited to submit their wish lists to The Islander for the annual Wish Book, published the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Each year with the arrival of the holiday season, the newspaper invites organizations to share their wishes — the items they need or desire to carry them through the year — so that readers can add them to their shopping lists.

Please, send wish lists to Lisa Neff at lisa@ islander.org.

And readers, please, pick up a copy of the Wish Book on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

At your service

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

Please, submit notices to news@islander. org.

Paid obituaries can be discussed with ad consultant Toni Lyon at 941-778-7978.

Her life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the outdoor pavilion at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria.

Memorial donations may be made to Gulf Shore Animal League or Tidewell Hospice, where Martha received loving care.

Ms. Wright is survived by daughters Chelsea and husband Onesi Matelau and Cassandra and Tim Rush, all of Bradenton; sisters Sammie Long of Wauchula and Nancy Ingram of Haines City; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

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Bradenton man arrested for assaulting, resisting police

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach police arrested Kevin McNamara, 35, of Bradenton, Oct. 20 for allegedly resisting a law enforcement officer with violence.

He also faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer.

An officer found a man, later identified as McNamara, standing outside of Cheesecake Cutie and Cafe, 3324 E. Bay Drive, around 2 a.m., according to a Holmes Beach Police Department report.

The report stated that McNamara told the officer he was walking home and had stopped to meet a friend but there was nobody else there.

HBPD said McNamara was asked to provide identification and, when he could not find it, threw a bag at the officer and told him to search for the ID. When the officer dumped the bag’s contents, McNamara allegedly became “upset” and approached the officer with clenched fists, twice saying, “Do something, bro.”

The officer took the gesture as a threat and told McNamara he was under arrest.

The report alleged that McNamara punched the officer, then the two grappled and, after they fell to the ground, McNamara grabbed the officer and refused to let go.

A backup officer arrived and the two handcuffed McNamara and transported him to the HBPD, where the officer documented injuries to himself and McNamara, who had a high heart rate and asked for medical attention.

Manatee County Emergency Medical Services responded and after EMS cleared McNamara, he was taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was

released the same day on posting a $2,500 bond.

If convicted, punishment for resisting a law enforcement officer with violence, a third-degree felony, includes up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a fine of up to $5,000.

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

On Oct. 23, assistant public defender Alexis Schad, representing McNamara, filed a plea of not guilty to the charges and demanded a jury trial.

An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Streetlife

Island police reports

Anna Maria Oct. 20, 100 block of Bay Boulevard South, larceny. A complainant reported to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office the theft of a rental bicycle from a residence. A deputy assigned a case number and filed an incident report.

Oct. 24, 100 block of Willow Avenue, 1:43 a.m., noise. A deputy responded to a noise complaint and issued a citation for violation of the city’s noise ordinance.

The MCSO polices Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach Oct. 20, 200 block of Bridge Street, trespass. A Bradenton Beach police officer observed a man at the Historic Bridge Street Pier with an active trespass from the pier. When the officer reminded the man he was still trespassed from the premises, the man refused to

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Holmes Beach Oct. 17, 200 block of 77th Street, criminal mischief.

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The officer attempted to speak to some renters who apparently had an issue with the complainant the night before but they did not answer the door. The complainant told police she was working with the rental company to obtain security footage.

Oct. 18, 4000 block of Gulf Drive, construction accident. A Holmes Beach police officer responded to reports of an accident involving a downed utility pole and found a truck with its bed raised tangled in utility wires. One pole had fallen and another one had snapped in half. The driver was told to stay in his vehicle while utilities were called to shut down service to the lines.

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Oct. 23, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Baker Act. An officer saw a vehicle in the beach parking lot after closing, around 10 p.m. Due to previous encounters with its registered owner, the officer called for backup. They found the female owner unresponsive in the driver’s seat and observed “several boxes of medication” in the vehicle. The officers entered the vehicle and checked the woman’s pulse, but she remained unresponsive. EMS arrived to transport her to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton under a Baker Act order.

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Books a plenty — and lunch, too Kelly and John schafer of Bradenton Beach consider taking home a few books oct. 28 from the Annie silver Community Center book sale and potluck. Paperbacks were 50 cents and hardcovers sold for $1. The next book sale fundraiser at the community center will be saturday, Nov. 18. The center has been in operation since 1952, providing goodwill in the Bradenton Beach community. Annie silver’s vision for the center that bears her name was to host bingo games, book club meetings, garden shows and shared suppers. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

Annie silver Community Center treasurer Dianne Coates prepares a plate of food oct. 28 during a book sale and potluck lunch. The lunch at the Annie silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, consisted of sandwiches, baked beans, salad, cheese and crackers, Halloween candy and a variety of cakes.

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Second islander receives MHS athletic honor, sports news

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Gulf Drive Cafe handed previously unbeaten Moss Builders its first loss of the season with a 5-1 victory over the No. 1 seed thanks to a balanced offense led by Kevin Roman’s two goals. Juan Vega, Javier Rivera and Helio Gomez each added one goal and Tuna McCracken made 10 saves in the victory.

James Roadman scored the lone goal for Moss, which also received six combined saves from Ryan Moss and Karri Stephens in the loss.

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

Andrew “Andy” Torgeson recently was inducted into the Manatee High School Athletic Hall of Honor with Ken Bowers, who we reported on in the Oct. 25 issue of The Islander.

Torgeson was recognized posthumously for his prodigious athletic accomplishments during an Oct. 19 induction ceremony at the Seafood Shack in Cortez.

Cassidy Torgeson, who died in 2017 at age 68 after a long battle with cystic fibrosis was represented by his sister, Christine Torgeson van Zandt, along with a host of family, friends and former teammates.

Torgeson shared in his family’s athletic prowess, having seen his father Earl play 15 years in Major League Baseball. He grew up on Anna Maria Island, part of a brotherhood of baseball families that lived on the island in the late 1940s and ’50s.

Torgeson As a toddler, he wore a baseball uniform and attended batting practice with his dad and, when he was older, he sat in the dugout during games with some of the best of the big leaguers.

He lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track at MHS. In football, Torgeson was the punt specialist on the All-County 1965 “Dream Team” and was named to the 1966 All-County Defensive Team.

He was the fifth person to receive the coveted Tommy Paul Award and was selected by the press corps as the outstanding senior player in a 40-13 homecoming game victory over Jefferson High. He held the record for most passing yards (335 yards) and most completed passes in a single game for 40 years. As a sophomore, he was an All-Western Conference pick in basketball and named to the All-Group 12 tourney.

He was switch-hitter for Manatee baseball but hit with more power as a lefty. He had a football scholarship to FSU but decided against football.

Instead, he went to Fort Myers Edison Junior College, where his MHS Coach, Thimlar, offered him a chance to play basketball.

Torgeson later signed with the New York Yankees minor league team and was a Class A Fort Lauderdale Yankees member.

He is remembered by his MHS classmates and teammates as a great competitor and one of the best all-around athletes they had ever seen.

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Parker Svoboda punches the ball for Moss Builder’s final goal Oct. 24 to secure a 3-0 win against Solid Rock Construction and cap an undefeated season in the 8-10 soccer division. Islander Photo: Coach/ mom Brooke Svoboda

Congratulations to the Torgesons from The Islander.

Adult soccer wraps up regular season Moss Builders lost out on the chance for a perfect season in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island but they did nail down the top seed for the playoffs, which get started Nov. 2.

Moss finished the regular season at 6-1, just ahead of 5-1-1 Gulf Drive Cafe, which landed the No. 2 spot, followed by Ross Built, Sato Real Estate, Gulfview Windows & Doors, Pool America, Sandbar Restaurant and Slim’s Place.

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Ethan Hampton and Greg Ross scored a goal each for Ross Built, which also received 11 saves from goalie Max Gazzo in the loss.

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Moss Builders held an undefeated record and No. 1 seed in the 8-10 division, giving them a bye into the second round of the playoff bracket.

Solid Rock Construction finished with a 3-3 record at No. 2 seed, just ahead of Isola Bella Italian Eatery at 2-2-2; Adrian Griffin Interiors; Le Creperie; Am I Coconuts and the Porch.

Cheesecake Cutie earned the top seed in the 11-14 division with a 5-1-2 record, well ahead of secondplace finisher Solid Rock Construction at 4-4; Gitt Team at 3-4-1; and HSH Designs at 2-5-1.

Action in the 8-10 division kicked off Oct. 24 with undefeated Moss Builders taking a 3-0 victory over Solid Rock Construction. Gunnar Maize scored a pair of goals and Parker Svoboda added a goal. Miles Moss held onto the victory with six saves in goal.

Carson Long helped keep Solid Rock Construction in the game with four saves in the loss.

Beau Canup scored two goals and Kason Price came through with eight saves to lead Am I Coconuts to a 2-0 victory over Le Creperie in the second game of the night.

Henry Leibfried made two saves in goal to lead Le Creperie in the loss.

The final season 8-10 match saw Adrian Griffin Interiors outscore the Porch 4-2 behind two goals each from Phoenix Harwood and Jordy Perez, who also finished with two assists. Andre Harwood finished with seven saves in the win.

Wesley Bekkerus and Luke Willing each scored a goal for the Porch, which also received 11 saves from goalie Santiago Cantero in the loss.

Action in the 11-14s kicked off with Solid Rock Construction cruising to a 4-0 victory over HSH Designs behind a hat trick from Luke Dellinger and a goal from Turner Worth. Jack Zaccagnino finished with six saves in the shutout victory.

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By Capt. Danny stasny Islander Reporter

The fall bite is in its early stages and Anna Maria Island anglers are anxious to get out on the water and get in on the action.

Migratory or pelagic species are the highlight. Kingfish, Spanish mackerel and bonito can be found ravaging bait schools in the Gulf of Mexico around the wrecks and reefs.

Anchoring and chumming with live stasny bait is a good way to get hooked up and, if you don’t mind burning some gas, slow-trolling baits is a good option.

Be prepared to encounter other species, such as ladyfish and jack crevalle, as well as numerous sharks.

Blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks can’t resist getting in on the action when schools of mackerel and bonito are present. You’ll know the sharks are there when you reel in a mack that is bitten in half.

If you’re searching for the fish, look for the terns, gulls and other birds, as they are a giveaway that bait is in the area. If you can find the birds, the chances of finding the fish are pretty good.

As for what gear to bring, there are chances of hooking up with all sizes of fish, ranging from macks to sharks. So you’ll want an assortment of tackle. The same applies for your terminal tackle — long shank hooks and wire leaders are a good idea when hunting for toothy fish and all of these fish have teeth.

Do your homework and get the proper gear so you’re not just donating hooks as you get cut off on every other fish.

Also, make sure the smoker is ready to go when you arrive home because you’ll probably want to slap a big kingfish on there for some fish dip.

On my Just Reel charters, I’m cashing in on the pelagic bite as much as possible. It’s not only fun sports FRoM PAge 20

Kesten and Callin Westfall. Austin Guess finished with four saves in the victory.

Keegan McGlade scored the lone goal for Cheesecake Cutie, which also received four saves from Thomas Holly in the loss.

Key Royale news Golf action last week at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach kicked off with the men’s modifiedStableford match Oct. 23. Blake Ress and Terry Tarras both carded plus-3s to finish in a tie for first place. The trio of Ken Nagengast, Rich Salzburg and Tom Solosky were each a point back in a tie for second place.

The women played a nine-hole individual-low-net match in two flights Oct. 24. Pam Lowry took first place in Flight A with a 3-under-par 29, two strokes

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters shows off a blacktip shark that ate a hook baited with a live cigar minnow oct.

24 while fishing with client Richard geary of Collinsville, Pennsylvania.

White said, “There are lots of shark in the area right now following the annual kingfish, and spanish mackerel migration north.

but the thrill for my anglers of catching the fish is rewarding for me. Kingfish, mackerel and bonito are the primary catch. On the flats, snook and trout are a mainstay.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says pelagic species in Tampa Bay — Spanish mackerel and bonito — are being caught. Pier fishers using lures, such as silver spoons, speck rigs or Gotcha plugs, are getting in on the action as the fish pass through, ravaging bait schools that inhabit the waters surrounding the pier.

Other species, such as ladyfish, jack crevalle and blue runners, can be caught during the feeding frenzies, adding variety to the bite and excitement. Pier fishers using live bait are attracting black drum and redfish.

Both species are being caught in the slot, which means the angler takes home fish for dinner.

Snook are being caught, too, on the early morning and late evening tides. Larger baits, such as pinfish

and ladyfish are resulting in slot-size fish as well as a couple over-slots.

Capt. David White is finding plenty of action on migratory fish while working along the beaches of Anna Maria Island. He reports his clients are hooking into quite a few large kingfish as well as plenty of smaller ones, too. Macks and bonito are in the mix, adding variety to the bite. All of the fish are taking free-lined live shiners as bait.

Moving to the flats, White is putting clients on a good share of redfish and spotted seatrout. For the reds, live shiners cast around residential docks works best, although White is finding reds around the mangrove shorelines, too. As for the trout, fishing over deep grass flats during swift incoming tides with live shiners as bait is proving to be the most effective.

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

ahead of second-place finisher Helen Pollock. Linda Dorsey and Jana Samuels tied for third place with matching even-par 32s.

Pam Alvord’s 2-over-par 34 gave her a one-stroke victory over second-place finisher Sue Christenson.

Jackie Gorski, Gloria LaDue and Terry Westby finished in a three-way tie for third place at 4-over-par 36.

KRC members played a nine-hole scramble Oct. 26 to close out the week of golf. Nelson Eagle, Ken Nagengast and Al Waal matched the 3-under-par 29 carded by Jim Bailey, Joe Coyne and Tom Solosky to finish in a tie for first place.

got started Oct. 25 with two teams advancing to the knockout stage. Steve Doyle and Norm Good won the day’s proceedings with a 23-16 victory over Bob Rowley.

Three teams advanced from pool play at the Oct. 28 games. The lucky bye went to the team of Herb Schutt and Steve Kriebel. Bill Silver and Tom Farrington eliminated Rowley and Katrina Wilson 23-0 and then made quick work of Schutt and Kriebel, cruising to a 24-2 victory and a trip to the winner’s circle.

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

Horseshoe news There is no charge to play and everyone is welHorseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits come.

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PropertyWatch

Island real estate transactions

Happy bath!

June Presswood, 14 months, takes a milk bath with a batch of sparkling pumpkins to celebrate fall and Halloween. June is the great-granddaughter of Islander publisher Bonner Joy. Islander Photo: Joselin “Mom” Presswood.

Happy catch!

Rhiannon genevieve, 4 months, smiles oct. 15 for her dad, Capt. Nate Meschelle, while showing off his stone crab catch. Islander Courtesy Photo

Tracking Suzi the sea turtle

Business and Property Owners

2023 MANATEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTION NOTICE

A map shows where suzi, a loggerhead outfitted June 27 in Bradenton Beach with a tracking device, traveled through oct. 27. suzi is the island’s entry in the sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tour de Turtles hard-shell marathon, which began Aug. 1 and involves tracking 12 sea turtles using satellite telemetry to boost science, research and education. suzi’s distance as of oct. 27 was 1,024 miles. suzi’s ranking in the final stretch of the swim “marathon” was fifth.

People can follow suzi’s journey at tourdeturtles. org. Islander screenshot

The 2023 Manatee County Tax Roll has been delivered to the Tax Collector by the Property Appraiser. Collection of Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property Taxes begins on November 1, 2023.

The 2023 Tax Bills will be mailed on or about November 1, 2023.

You can pay your taxes, print duplicate bills and receipts, and sign up for free property tax email alerts on taxcollector.com.

All City and County taxes assessed on the Tax Roll are entitled to these discounts for early payment: November 1 through November 30 — 4% December 1 through December 31 — 3% January 1 through January 31 — 2% February 1 through February 29 — 1% Payable with no discount in March | Delinquent April 1 The applicable discount is based on the date your payment is received or postmarked.

Payments received or postmarked after March 31 must be paid in certified funds and must include interest and advertising which accrue when taxes are delinquent.

Pay Taxes and Print Bills/Receipts @ TAXCOLLECTOR.COM

leFT: suzi, a loggerhead sea turtle, crawls to the gulf June 27, after being tagged at Coquina Beach. Islander File Photo

Mail | PO Box 25300, Bradenton FL 34206-5300 For tax payments sent by mail: print bills and receipts on taxcollector.com or your cancelled check may serve as your receipt.

Appointments are required for ALL in-person transactions!

Visit taxcollector.com to schedule an appointment (limit 4 transactions per appointment).

Locations | Monday—Friday 9 am—5 pm Lakewood Ranch, 6007 111 ST E (off SR 70) North River, 4333 US 301 N, Ellenton DeSoto, 819 301 BLVD W, Bradenton

2024 Quarterly Installment Plan Does not apply to 2023 taxes. You can apply online for the 2024 Quarterly Installment Plan at taxcollector.com.

Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes for the 2024 tax year may be paid in 4 installments if application is filed with the Tax Collector by April 30, 2024.

If currently enrolled in the installment plan, your account is automatically renewed.

117 Peppertree Lane, Anna Maria, a 1,624 sq ft 4BR/2BA pool home on a 7,950 sq ft lot built in 1967 sold 10/6/2023

by Gall to 117 Peppertree LLC for $2,000,000, list price $2,150,000.

1801 Gulf Drive, #279, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sq ft 1BR/1BA Runaway Bay condo built in 1978 sold 10/10/2023

by Hogan to Marion for $405,000, list price $430,000.

1801 Gulf Drive, #270, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sq ft 2BR/2BA Runaway Bay condo built in 1978 sold 9/14/2023

by Wiemann to Blackmore Trust for $555,000, list price $555,000.

1455 Gulf Drive, #4A, Bradenton Beach, a 1,524 sq ft 3BR/3BA Bermuda Bay condo built in 2000 sold 10/5/2023

by Maloney to Clontz Holdings LLC for $1,325,000, list price $1,375,000.

313 58th St., Holmes Beach a 1,474 sq ft 4BR/4BA pool home on a 9,184 sq ft lot built in 2015 sold 10/6/2023 by Naylor to Coyne for $1,380,000, list price $1,450,000.

Compiled by Island Real Estate staff.

IRE can be reached at 941-778-6066, islandreal.com.

Feds consider uplisting manatees The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in October completed two 90-day findings on petitions to uplist the West Indian manatee and also the Puerto Rican population of the Antillean manatee.

Both petitions present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned actions may be warranted, according to the FWS. One petition requested the Puerto Rico population of the Antillean manatee be listed as an endangered distinct population segment and critical habitat be designated under the ESA. The second petition asked the FWS to reclassify the West Indian manatee,

including the Antillean and Florida manatee subspecies, as an endangered species under the ESA. Both subspecies are protected under the ESA as part of the threatened West Indian manatee species-level listing.

The FWS will conduct status reviews and issue a 12-month finding to determine if the petitioned actions are warranted, according to a news release.

To comment on the petitions, go online to www.regulations.gov and enter docket number FWS-R4-ES-20230106.

— lisa Neff

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HB collecting bikes, more for holiday giveaway

The city of Holmes Beach is seeking sponsors and donors for a “Sleigh Bell Social.”

The city is seeking donations of children’s bikes, sports equipment and toys to raffle, as well as donations of food and beverages to serve at the social set for Thursday, Dec. 14, at city field in the 5800 block of Marina Drive.

Sponsors are being sought to help create a fun zone.

The city also offers opportunities to promote businesses at vendor booths.

For more information, contact Kimberly Charron at city hall at 941-778-0331, ext. 264, or kcharron@holmesbeachfl.org.

By Lisa Neff

Joy riding and walking

My early adventures involved exploring my hometown on foot and by bicycle.

Sure, there were plenty of times I climbed into the family station wagon and a parent drove me to orchestra rehearsal or baseball practice, the movie theater or shopping mall, and even to school on the coldest of mornings.

Neff But when the Stewart Avenue kids went out on foot or bikes, well, those were the days when we explored, when we found our way and experienced adventures.

At 59 years old, walking and biking still feel adventurous.

Throughout the past year, the folks at Holmes Beach City Hall have been working to make it safer for us to explore that community by foot and by bike, and, yes, by motor vehicle.

There hasn’t been a ribbon-cutting to mark the culmination of the city center improvements, but bicyclists are pedaling in designated lanes, pedestrians are getting from here to there at signalized crosswalks and motorists finally seem to be taking it slow at the Gulf and Marina drives intersection.

Just this morning — Oct. 27 — I cheerfully used a crosswalk at that intersection and just yesterday afternoon I pedaled a good stretch of Marina in a bike lane instead of on a sidewalk.

Hurray.

Hurrah.

Other explorers and adventurers made their way through the city center Oct. 28 when the city, in collaboration with Manatee County and the Florida Department of Transportation, celebrated Mobility Week with a Walk, Run, Bike, Trolley Ride from the Kingfish

Send your fishing, birding, sea turtle news and photos to news@islander.org.

Share the fun.

Then-Holmes Beach Police sgt. vern Mcgowin helps a family choose a bicycle at the Holmes Beach Night out in 2017. For this year, Holmes Beach is collecting donations for a giveaway at a holiday-themed celebration in December. Islander File Photo

prize.

Here’s how: • Go online to riderollstroll.com and click the “join” button; • Complete a profile; • Download an app to record your travels: Commute Connector, Commute Tampa Bay, reThink Your Commute or Ride Roll Stroll; • Start recording trips, compete for top spots on the leaderboards, win gift cards and hope for grand prizes, which include an electric scooter, bike gear, rainy-day wear and more.

Also, head back to city field in mid-December, when the city will host another celebration — the Sleigh Bell Social.

To make the Dec. 14 event special for kids, the city is collecting donations for prizes, including bike giveaways to kids. Just imagine the adventures you can inspire.

Boat Ramp to city field.

The event was under-attended but there was heart in the plans.

Bike helmets were handed out.

Holmes Beach police offered an escort.

And information about our varied transportation choices was shared.

Mobility Week in the state is observed through Nov. 4 to explore how active and efficient travel choices — walking, biking, riding transit or carpooling — can reduce traffic congestion, benefit the environment and improve community health.

If you missed the Oct. 28 event in Holmes Beach, About Mobility Week you still can celebrate.

For more on Mobility Week in Florida check out In fact, you have until Nov. 30 to participate in FDOT’s “Ride, Roll, Stroll” challenge and win a www.mobilityweekfl.com.

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

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE

HEALTH CARE

LEATHER RECLINER, DARK brown, immaculate. $125 or best offer. Holmes Beach.

973-219-0335.

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)

CNA: I HAVE 26-plus years’ experience under my belt. If you need help with a loved one, please, give me call. No animals! Tammy, 941-567-8499.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

GRANDFATHER CLOCK CASE: 93-inches tall, circa 1850, mahogany, no movement.

Excellent condition. $100. 951-251-4325.

CAR COVER: Fits 4Runner/comparable, like new. UV protection, Fleece liner. $95. 315868-5513.

USED PRESSURE-TREATED lumber: 2- x 6, 8 and 10 inches, no nails, clean. Twenty-five cents a foot. 941-778-5542.

PANINNI MAKER: CUISINART, stainlesssteel, like new, $45. 941-920-2494.

SPICE RACK, THREE-tier clear plastic, $20, side tables, brown with glass top, 2/$20.

941-920-2494. 941-920-2494.

ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $500.

Inquire at The Islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

Residential & Commercial Full-service lawn maintenance.

Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

LICENSED & INSURED

Paradise Improvements 941.792.5600 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows

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

References available • 941-720-7519

WANT TO LEARN to paint watercolor? Painting classes 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday beginning Nov. 7. Annie Silver Community Center. All levels welcome. Contact reiberart@aol.com or 941-254-7479 for details.

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.

5017 45th St. W., Bradenton.

TRANSPORTATION GOLF CART RENTALS: Fun for residents and tourists! 212-941-2402. www.GolfCartRentalAMI.com.

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

SUNCOAST BOTTOM PAINTING: Professional bottom painting. Mobile. Call 941704-9382.

FISHING FUN AND FISH: Skiff rental. 24-foot Carolina skiff. Live bait and fishing equipment included upon request. Call 941-704-9382.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: EXPERIENCED hair stylist, full or part-time. A Hair Day salon.

9516 Cortez Road, W., #7, Bradenton. 941795-5227.

OLIVE OIL OUTPOST on Pine Avenue seeks part-or full-time retail associate. Flexible hours, seasonal OK. Bill at 941-544-5400 or Kelly@oliveoiloutpost.com.

NOW HIRING HANDYMAN: Full-time professional services. $18 an hour and up, based on experience. Call JayPros, 941962-2874.

REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required.

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

ANSWERS TO Nov. 1 PUZZLE

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, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

More ads = more readers in The Islander.

SERVICES

CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows.

Licensed and insured. 941-756-4570.

PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-5653931.

BICYCLE REPAIRS: Just4Fun at 5358 Gulf Drive can do most any bicycle repair at a reasonable cost. Pick-up and delivery available. 941-896-7884.

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

Call Sherri, 941-592-4969.

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

AIRPORT RIDES: SARASOTA, St. Pete, Tampa. Call/text, Vita, 941-376-7555.

RIDES NEAR AND Far, car transport. Based in Palmetto. 715-292-8692.

CLEAN TECH MOBILE Detailing. At your location. Cars, boats, RVs. Call or text Billie for an appointment. 941-592-3482.

RIDEEASY247: a local ride service providing a professional car service to all local airports and venues. References on request.

Eamonn Fortune, 941-447-7737.

HELLO! MY NAME is Jada I am a local. I am 17 and I am hoping to help you! I am looking to babysit; I love kiddos and I’m available!

Call, 941-773-0461.

PC OR TECH issues? Not sure where to start? With years of experience, I’ll come to you with reliable solutions. Contact Gavin at 928-587-1309. www.gse.codes.

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

941-920-3840.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill Eller, 941-720-7411.

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service desk, hold out your hand and say, “Islander, please!” And maybe remind staff you’d like the serveyourself community news returned to the lobby.

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

RENTALS Continued

REAL ESTATE

CoNNIe’s lANDsCAPINg INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

BeAUTIFUllY FURNIsHeD, ANNUAl rental in Beach Harbor Club, longboat Key. 2BR/2BA with views of the bay, laundry and condo amenities include pool, grill, with both bay and beach access. $200 application required. $3,800 month plus first and last month’s rent and $1,000 deposit. Call Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696. 3101 gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Fl 34217.

WINNIe MCHAle, ReAlToR, 941-5046146. Rosebay International Realty Inc. You need an aggressive and experienced Realtor in today’s market! selling island homes, sarasota and Bradenton areas. Multi-milliondollar producer! “selling Homes - Making Dreams Come True.”

CollINs lANDsCAPe lIgHTINg: outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-279-9947. MJC24373@ gmail.com.

MP lAWN MAINTeNANCe now accepting new clients. Call Dante, 941-730-9199. mp@ mplawnmaintenance.com.

HOME IMPROVEMENT vAN-go PAINTINg residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net. gRIFFIN’s HoMe IMPRoveMeNTs Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.

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

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

HANDYMAN AND PAINTINg. No job too small. Most jobs just right. Call Richard Kloss. 941-204-1162. sCReeNINg seRvICes: Replace your old or ripped window, door or porch screens. Many screen types available. Retired veteran here to serve our community! Free estimates, call lane, 941-705-5293. looKINg FoR ANY home improvement?

JRCC Home Improvement, handyman service can get the job done. Please, contact us at 413-246-2410. We would love to help.

ANNUAl ReNTAl: lovelY Hidden lake Condo. Furnished, 3BR/2BA, one-car garage.

Clubhouse, pool, gym. Minutes to the beach.

First, last and security. Rent $3,500/month.

Wagner Realty 941-778-2246.

3BR/1BA FURNIsHeD ANNUAl: Rent includes internet, cable, power, water and electric! $3,300/month. Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696. 4507 123rd st. W., Cortez village.

MoUNT veRNoN CoNDo, 55 and older.

2BR/2BA. view of sarasota Bay. Fully furnished with lots of amenities. eight-month minimum at $3,000/month. Call or text, 941730-5645. lovelY, seCoND-FlooR duplex for rent: 3BR/2 BA partially furnished. Washer/ dryer. Five minutes to AMI, quiet, safe. Rent includes all utilities except electric. Annual $2,500/month. Parking for fifth-wheel, boat, trailer. Call Kelly, 941-301-9938.

seAsoNAl ReNTAls: WesT Bradenton condos. All-inclusive pricing. Call for details. CoastalPropertiesRealty, 941-9620971.

BMF INTeRIoRs: HoMe repairs and more, no job too small. 786-318-8585.

ANNUAl ReNTAl: 1BR/1BA. $1,500 month.

4850 51st st. W., #5101, Bradenton. Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696.

ANNA MARIA gUlF beachfront vacation rentals. one- two- and three-bedroom units, all beachfront. www.amiparadise.com. 941778-3143.

PeRICo IslAND PATIo home for rent.

3BR/2BA, 30-day minimum. Privacy fence/ gate, two miles to AMI. January, 2024 available. Call or text, 859-771-6423. looKINg FoR AN eARlY BIRD? You can read Wednesday’s classifieds on Tuesday at islander.org. And it’s FRee!

Don’t forget…

You can read it all online at islander.org

Island Limousine and Airport Transportation

Prompt, Courteous Service U New Vehicles 941.779.0043

,IVERY )NSUREDs !IRPORT 0ERMITTED

Rick Turner

Personal Driver 941.504.2894

AvAIlABle NoW AND season: 1BR/1BA, seven-night minimum. carlesvacationrentals. com. special rates are available. 941-8071405.

3BR/1BA: $3,300/MoNTH furnished. Rent includes internet, cable, power, water and electric! Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696.

4507 123rd st. W., Cortez village.

RENTALS

THe IslANDeR oFFeRs the best results for your classified advertising dollar. We really work for you! submit your ad no later than noon Monday on the website, islander.org.

For Monday holidays, the deadline is Friday. go to islander.org, classifieds, to start your ad and jump start your business.

WeeKlY vACATIoN ReNTAl: 2BR/2.5BA, upgraded, pool, boat dock. $1,200/weekly.

Real estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

soUTHWesT HoMe IMPRoveMeNT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike’s cell, 1-616-204-8822.

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

WesT BRADeNToN CoNDo: resort lifestyle, ground-floor 2BR//2BA. garage. 6.5 miles, 14 minutes from gulf beaches. $264,900. Call or text, 941-7254374.

WINTeR seAsoN ReNTAl: Available December-May. 2BR/1.5BA elevated townhouse, sleeps four. Holmes Beach, no pets. only two blocks to beach. $4,500/month plus tax and fees. Call Anna Maria Realty, 941-778-2259. Dina@annamariareal.com.

“Anna Maria Island,” a signed pictorial history book of the island by Bonner Joy, is available for $20 at The Islander office, 315 58th st., Holmes Beach, or by mail. visit islander.org or call 941-778-7978. $20 plus postage, if mail order.

Place classified ads online at islander.org

$YDLODEOH $We 315 58TH ST. , HOLMES BEACH 941 778-7978 • WWW.ISLANDER.ORG

Manatees are here. Boat with care.

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A map shows the location for a proposed starbucks coffee shop in west Bradenton. The site, a vacant sun Trust bank building with a drive-through stands at the site, 7493 Manatee Ave. W. Islander Courtesy Image

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Gathering at the grill

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast meeting takes place at an Anna Maria eatery — Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive — Thursday, Nov. 2.

The gathering will be 7:30-9 a.m.

Menu choices include smothered breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, “huevos con chile verde,” breakfast tacos, pancakes, vanilla yogurt and fruit and biscuits and gravy.

The cost to attend is $15 for members, $25 for others.

Reservations are required.

For more information, contact the Anna Maria Island Chamber at 941-778-1541 or ingrid@amichamber.org.

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THIS WEEK Wednesday, Nov. 1 Noon — AM Island eBikes grand opening with the AMI Chamber, 5352 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1541.

Thursday, Nov. 2 7:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Something’s brewing at the southeast corner of Commerce breakfast meeting, Harry’s Grill, 9903 Manatee Avenue and 75th Street West in Bradenton. Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Reservations Lemonade MM Bradenton Manatee LLC is seek- requested. Information: ingrid@amichamber.org, ing a special permit from the city of Bradenton for 941-778-1541.

Off-island jolt

plans to open a Starbucks at the intersection just east of the Palma Sola Causeway.

A vacant Sun Trust bank building with a drivethrough stands at the site, 7493 Manatee Ave. W. The special use permit — to be considered by the Bradenton City Council Wednesday, Nov. 1, at city hall, 101 Old Main St. W. — is needed because the plan calls for more than 20 seats. The proposal shows a 2,500-square-foot restaurant with 18 indoor seats and 18 outdoor seats.

Lemonade MM’s proposal noted the “area is seeing a renaissance in redevelopment” with the opening of a WaWa convenience store, construction on a Target store and plans for an emergency medical center.

Bradenton’s planning commission and staff recommended the council approve the permit.

Lemonade MM did not announce an opening date.

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SAVE THE DATES Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m., AMI Chamber luncheon, Pizzano’s Pizza & Grinderz, Holmes Beach.

Nov. 9, 4-7:30 p.m., Manatee Chamber of Commerce Expo, LECOM Park, Bradenton.

Nov. 17, 6 p.m., AMI Chamber member gala, Bradenton Country Club, Bradenton.

Dec. 1, 9 a.m., Manatee Chamber golf tournament, Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota.

Dec. 1, 5 p.m., Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce tree lighting and holiday market, Holmes Beach.

Dec. 2, 3-9 p.m., Christmas on Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach.

Dec. 8. 5:30-8 p.m., Holiday Walk of Treasures, Anna Maria.

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Great weather for garden sean Murphy, center, welcomes friends and guests back to his garden, The Doctor’s garden, attached to The Doctor’s office, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, following a hiatus for outdoor service during the hot summer months. expect craft cocktails, bistrostyle food and top notch service from the maestro of fine dining. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Dining at Dean’s

Kari-Jo Koshes of Dutch Crafters Amish Handcrafted Furniture, left, Cyndee g. Cheri of employer solutions, and Brinda stepping of villas of Holly Brook get to know one another over lunch oct. 18 at Mean Dean’s Kitchen in Bradenton.

Dean Donnelly, owner of Mean Dean’s Kitchen, 6059 26th st.

W., Bradenton, addresses guests at his restaurant oct. 18 during a Manatee Chamber of Commerce Power luncheon, describing his “from scratch” method of cooking and touting a new dining room for events. The next luncheon will be Nov. 15 at the shake stations in ellenton.

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Celebrating 4 years

Tara stutts, from left, Hannah Bogart, owner leah Chavie, Kelsie Rokicki and Troy Cunningham mark four years of service oct. 27 with a ribbon-cutting at leah Chavie skincare in Bradenton. The boutique spa “pampers body, mind and spirit.” And don’t miss out on the special Barbie Facial. For more info, stop into a leah Chavie Boutique at either 6646 Cortez Road, Bradenton, or 109 seventh st., Bradenton Beach, or contact them at 941-896-7225.

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