The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Aug. 03, 2022

Volume 30, No. 41

Aug. 03, 2022

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BB eyes paid parking. 3 AM sizes up food truck operations. 4

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Gathering. 18 Obituaries. 18 ‘No swim’ beach advisories issued. 19

Cops & Courts 20

Streetlife 20

Tracking Esther. 22

Dog days’ delight. 23

Catching waves. 24 Macks exploit summer hatch bait. 25

Isl Biz: 25

Business roundup.

Classifieds. 28-29

PropertyWatch. 30

NYT puzzle. 31

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Magistrate declares nuisance at 2nd AM short-term rental

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Another vacation rental property is in hot water with the city of Anna Maria.

Special magistrate Gerald Buhr, an attorney from the Tampa-based Saxon Gilmore & Carraway law firm, ruled July 26 that property at 205 S. Bay Blvd. is a public nuisance after reviewing three citations against renters for noise violations in six months

and testimony from affected neighbors.

City code deems three or more violations at a single property within a rolling 12-month period evidence of a public nuisance.

The designation allows the city to pursue litigation against property owners and managers for injunctions for relief.

In May, Buhr declared property at 313 Magnolia Ave. a public nuisance in response

to five noise violations there by renters from June 2021-March 2022.

City commissioners reached consensus later that month to pursue litigation against the owner, Mangoes on Magnolia LLC, seeking a court-ordered one-year suspension of rental activity.

The rental property at 205 S. Bay Blvd. is owned by Beach to Bay Investments and Turn to Nuisance, page 2

Holmes Beach cold case continues to command attention

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

“They looked like they didn’t have a worry in the world.”

The observation is from a witness statement taken eight days after five people were shot in broad daylight near Anna Maria Island’s busiest intersection by a man never arrested for the crimes.

The witness, then a 69-year-old man from Bradenton, was at the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach Aug. 1, 1980, with his five family members.

That afternoon he saw Dr. Juan Antonio Dumois, 47, of Tampa, with sons Eric, 13, and Mark, 9, and brother-in-law Raymond Barrows, 52, of Miami, returning to the ramp from a day of fishing. He watched them load their boat onto a trailer hitched to a 1977 station wagon.

“My son asked if we could give him help and he said no, we can handle it all right,”

A trailered boat and station wagon are jackknifed near the Kingfish Boat Ramp Aug. 1, 1980. Five people were shot that day. Islander File Photo

the witness recalled, referring to Dumois.

Not long after, about 5 p.m., a man fatally shot Dumois and his sons and critically injured Barrows, who died two years later of a heart attack.

The killer had approached them wheeling a bicycle, first asking for directions and

then requesting a ride, claiming he’d hurt his ankle, according to Barrows’ statement to the FBI Aug. 18, 1980. The bike was loaded into the boat and the hitchhiker got into the backseat of the station wagon with the boys.

The doctor was driving and Barrows was Turn to cold case, page 4

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A vacation rental home at 205 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, was declared a public nuisance July 26 by the city’s special magistrate after renters were cited for three noise violations over six months.

Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

Grill set to close for repairs, city pier remains open

People visiting the Anna Maria City Pier during the week of Aug. 15 might want to make plans to eat elsewhere.

Mayor Dan Murphy said July 21 the City Pier Grill on the T-end would close Aug. 15-19 for maintenance on some of the facility’s equipment.

Murphy said the pier will remain open and the bait shop will operate on a limited basis.

He said the city would send an email blast to residents and post the opening on its website, cityofannamaria.com.

Murphy added that he had hoped to re-stain the pier deck, but the task will require the city to seek a bids through a request for proposals.

He said the city will seek a contractor who can work nights to limit public impact.

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managed by AMI Locals.

Developer Shawn Kaleta is president of Beach to Bay Investments and manager of AMI Locals.

City code enforcement manager Sandy Olson presented the case against the property, where three noise violations occurred from Sept. 5, 2021 to March 5.

Olson asked the property be declared a public nuisance and for costs of $150 in administrative fees, $63.68 for postage and $100 for court reporter costs.

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Adesh Ragoonanan, who issued citations at the property, who testified that the noise he experienced late at night there included loud music, talking and screaming.

Two nearby property owners also testified against the property, including full-time residents Tara O’Brien and Chris Siddall.

O’Brien of 520 Magnolia Ave., said noise from the property regularly impacted her household members’ ability to sleep despite being located three houses away and around a corner.

She said one recent incident around 1 a.m. involved

a DJ performing for a wedding party.

Siddall, owner at 523 Spring Ave., said he’s called the MCSO “innumerable” times to report noise at the property, including an estimated 8-10 times this year.

He said, while he’s only complained about nighttime noise, the noise issues also creep into the day.

“The shouting, the screaming, the yelling that comes from that property — it’s out of control,” Siddall said. “It’s not Vegas.”

Attorney Louis Najmy of the Bradenton-based Najmy-Thompson law firm represented Beach to Bay Investments and AMI Locals at the hearing.

Najmy said he wouldn’t contest the validity of the violations but said his clients are cooperative and working to prevent further issues — something he said they’d accomplished since the last violation.

Eric Pullen, AMI Locals property manager, said the company has implemented measures to communicate the noise ordinance to guests, including on booking platforms and the guest portal, as well as informing guests about the rules via pre-arrival phone calls.

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Pullen said. “There’s no other company out here on the island that’s taken the steps we’ve taken.”

Najmy added that AMI Locals manages hundreds of rental properties throughout the city and this was the only one that’s had noise violations.

City attorney Becky Vose said the property’s 18-person occupancy, which it maintains due to a Bert Harris victory against the city, set the property apart from others and may encourage people to book it as a “party house.”

Buhr said he found the city’s evidence substantial, declared the property a public nuisance and awarded the city its requested $313.68 in fees from the defendants.

Mayor Dan Murphy said July 28 that he was “very pleased” with the ruling, calling the vacation rental the “second worst house in the city” for noise violations.

He said it was “up to the city” — city commissioners — on how they would like to proceed with the matter, but didn’t discuss potential legal action.

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BB eyes revenue from city parking lots

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

Paid parking might be the answer to revenue issues in Bradenton Beach.

Mayor John Chappie, during a July 12 meeting, said the city will be entertaining the idea of paid parking in city-owned lots to generate revenue.

During the meeting, city treasurer Shayne Thompson said, “As we all learned from the audit, reserves have been drawn down a little bit last year. So, we really need to replenish those.”

Thompson said revenues generated from property taxes this year in comparison to money the city could expect in the new fiscal budget would be higher due to a spike in values.

Thompson said historically the city has seen values rise 6%-8% but values for the 2022-23 budget year are rising 17%.

“That is an anomaly,” Thompson said.

Based on the certification of taxable value, the city could expect to realize a boost in ad valorem revenue for 2022-23, $2,003,867 as compared to the current income of $1,713,565.

During a budget workshop in July, commissioners proposed a tax increase for 2022-23 while holding the millage rate. Increased property values would amount to a tax increase for property owners if the tax percentage rate repeats.

Currently, the city reserves are in the mid-20% range of annual operating expenses.

Chappie said the city should replenish its reserves to 30%-35%, recommended for a coastal city.

One way the city could restore reserves would be to collect parking fees.

Locations considered for paid parking include the lots between First Street North and Bridge Street, the city hall lot at 107 Gulf Drive N. and an unpaved lot between Church and Highland avenues near the police department and public works.

Police Chief John Cosby referred to paid parking

July 12 as a possible solution for funding additional patrols and police equipment.

“We need to look at it,” Cosby said. “Your citizens have already told you that they want you to find a way to generate revenue outside of a tax increase and this is one way to really do it.”

Cosby also cited discussions over the need for reserves for disasters, such as hurricanes and big storm events.

“The city has to rely on itself, in order to come through until FEMA can get here to help us,” Cosby said. “Manatee County is only going to be able to do so much. The state of Florida is only going to be able to do so much and we have to be able to wait for the feds to release that money, and that’s going to take Parking at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf some time.”

A meeting to discuss paid parking will be at 9 a.m., Drive N., might become a pay-to-park enterprise.

An Aug. 30 commission workshop will be held to Tuesday, Aug. 30, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

BB tower clock zapped

discuss parking revenue. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

Zap! Bradenton Beach public works director Tom Woodard informed city staff via email July 26 that the clock

By Lisa Neff tower had been struck by lightning July 25. The lightning left the timepiece on the Historic Bridge Street The Islander poll Last week’s question Pier stuck at 2:55 p.m.

Do you plan to vote in the Florida primaries?

Woodard told The Islander the clock tower spire 54%. Yes. is equipped with a lightning rod. He was unsure why 32%. No, don’t live here. the lightning deterrent did not protect the system.

14%. No, not interested.

The clock was repaired and upgraded May 24 by 0%. No. Forgot to register.

Verdin Co., an Ohio-based clock and tower specialThis week’s question ist.

Back-to-school time! What’s your favorite The city spent $11,985 for repairs, including a new striker and components, as well as an upgraded elec- school supply?

A. Ruler. tronic control panel.

B. Crayons.

After the lightning strike, the public works departC. Pens and pencils. ment determined a fuse took the brunt of the charge.

D. Computer.

Woodard said the fuse was replaced and the clock E. Other. was operating.

— Robert Anderson To answer the poll, go online to islander.org.

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cold case continued from page 1

seated in the passenger seat when they started to exit the parking lot.

Next, Barrows said, he heard a loud noise and Dumois yelling and then, while semi-conscious, Barrows saw the doctor’s back covered in blood.

The hitchhiker had shot the occupants of the station wagon, which crashed, and then fled to the nearby Island Foodway, where he fatally shot Westbay Cove North resident Robert Matzke before escaping in the car via Manatee Avenue across the bridge to the mainland.

The witness at the boat ramp had noticed a man about 10 minutes before the boaters returned to the ramp, he was “strictly by himself and he was walking with his head down and walking slowly.” The man was sort of a “disheveled looking character. He looked it, you know, he hadn’t been groomed or anything.”

But he didn’t appear to be carrying anything, like a gun, and wasn’t wheeling a bike.

Witnesses at the Foodway, without question, observed a killer — a man at a brown-colored car walking over to Matzke in a Fiat convertible, leaning over Matzke, arguing with him and then shooting the islander.

Still, the mass shooting remains a mystery, revisited at least once a year by the local media and commanding the attention of true-crime devotees speculating about whodunit and why on sites such as WebSleuths.com and Reddit, diving into a deepening well of digital archives not accessible a decade ago.

The amateur investigators, with cyber names like CrimeSolver, xGumshoe and Sleuthster, read and review the reports and materials with a 2022 outlook and perspective.

In their search for clues, they speculate about motive and suspects: A thrill kill? An attempted robbery? A mob hit? A political assassination with connections to Cuba.

Barrows said in a statement to law enforcement that Dumois, in Cuba around 1958, had belonged to student group that plotted to assassinate Fulgencio Batista but that the doctor was no longer involved in politics. Barrows’ answers to repeated questions in search of a motive was he didn’t know why the man shot him and his family members.

The amateur detectives lament the lack of personal technology back in the day. Law enforcement have two black-and-white photos taken by an islander that show Dumois’ jackknifed wagon and boat and possibly the killer on the move but they’re too blurry for identification. The man had been driving into Holmes Beach and on seeing the crash, grabbed a 35-mm camera with one hand to shoot the images.

Today there might be smartphone photos and videos, as well as surveillance footage at what’s now a Publix Super Market. And maybe the Holmes Beach Police Department’s tag reader would yield some information about the brown-tan getaway car with a Florida plate.

The true-crime buffs also focus on details that won’t crack the case but impress upon them the very real loss that August day, details like Maria Dumois driving past Kingfish before 5 p.m., honking at her kids, husband and brother after picking up a chicken dinner at a restaurant because she didn’t know if they’d be successful at catching any fish. They had caught fish, lots of fish, which were found on the boat at the impound lot and tossed before the catch could rot.

Then there’s the stories from the witnesses who saw the boaters arrive to the boat ramp and others who tended to the injured and the dying.

A 19-year-old witness from Bradenton Beach driving west on Manatee Avenue saw smoke coming from Dumois’ station wagon and stopped.

“I could tell it was an accident,” he said in his Aug. 18, 1980, statement to investigators. “So I pulled over and ran over to the car and there was two children hanging out the back door and two older men in the front and nobody really did anything to them because they were afraid to until the heavyset police officer from Holmes Beach arrived. He pulled them out of the car and, ah, then he asked people to hold the child.”

“I held him for a short time,” the witness continued.

But what really populates the true-crime obsessionists’ cyber worlds are questions, questions similar

A police sketch — ­published in The Islander 42 years ago — was created of the alleged suspect in a murder-mystery that remains unsolved. There were multiple descriptions of the killer.

Islander File Photos

Emergency workers place a man on a stretcher at the scene of a crash Aug. 1, 1980, on Manatee Avenue near the Kingfish Boat Ramp. The four murders that occurred that day remain unsolved.

to those raised by law enforcement 42 years ago: • What became of the killer’s 10-speed bicycle?

In one 1980 record, responding to that question from a witness, Curt Siver of the state attorney’s office said, “Yes, there was a bicycle. But where it went to we have no idea. We would like the answer to that.”

A witness at the Foodway said in a 1980 statement, “I did not notice any bicycles and I do not believe that he put a bicycle in his car and I am pretty sure that he did not have a bicycle rack on the car.”

• If the killings were premeditated, how did the killer know the family members would be going fishing?

People knew the family was vacationing for two weeks at a place on 78th Street in Holmes Beach but, according to statements, the guys didn’t decide to go fishing until that morning.

• If the killings were not premeditated, what was the motive? How did the killer choose his victims?

• Did the killer stop at the crime scene to watch?

Is he among the onlookers in photographs taken by the press?

• What did the killer say to Matzke and did the retired Air Force lieutenant colonel know a shooting had taken place or only suspect a car crash at the boat ramp?

• Did Dumois and the killer exchange any words when they placed the bike in the boat? Did the doctor ask to check the man’s injured ankle?

On Aug. 6, 1980, investigators interviewed an employee in Dumois’ medical office who said, “I just can’t believe he didn’t look at that guy’s ankle.”

• Was there an accomplice? There’s no mention of a second person being involved in available witness statements but the physical descriptions of the suspect and his clothes vary widely. Maybe there were two men?

• What became of the recordings contract killer Tony “The Greek” Frankos made for an autobiography that supposedly contained information about the Kingfish murders?

Major James Foy of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office had written to Frankos when the man was in prison, detailing the crimes in Holmes Beach and asking, “If you knew anything about these murders we would be grateful for any information you may have.

We know it may be a long shot but we know too that organized crime has ties to the Tampa and Miami area and there might very well be a connection.”

In an interview with Foy May 27, 1993, Frankos said he knew the identity of a contract killer who “used a 22 all the time on hits” and was paid $15,000 for the killings plus “a couple of ounces of cocaine.”

A person could spend hours reading the records — the incident report from the Holmes Beach Police Department is 47 pages.

And then spend hours binge-listening to Jeni Decker’s “Down & Away” podcast episodes on the killings. She’s looking for threads and working through bits of information with her mom.

Decker released seven episodes exploring the day of the killings, the witness observations, the words of Raymond Barrows, the timeline and the “unlikely drug hit theory.”

She plans more episodes but, for now, she’s left an audience hanging, asking her question: Is this the work of a serial killer?

A Fiat driven by Robert Matzke crashed into another vehicle at the Foodway grocery store on East Bay Drive.

People at the store thought a crash had occurred but Matzke, a retired Air Force colonel, had followed a man from a crash on Manatee Avenue to the Foodway. There, in an encounter, the man shot Matzke.

Nurses and others tend to man shot Aug. 1, 1980, in Holmes Beach. Five people were shot that day — four of them died. The case remains unsolved. People can submit a tip to Manatee County Crime Stoppers at manateecrimestoppers.com. The Islander also is interested in talking with people about their recollections of that day. Email news@islander.org.

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State puts food truck options on the table, Anna Maria reviews option

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Where might a food truck best serve Anna Maria?

Mayor Dan Murphy asked city commissioners July 28 to brainstorm areas where food trucks could operate within city limits.

Murphy said state law preempts local governments from regulating food trucks by allowing them to operate with only a state license — without the need for local permits, licensing or a business tax.

However, city attorney Becky Vose said state law

allows local governments to determine a “reasonable” location within a city — for instance, a truck couldn’t operate in the middle of Tampa Bay. Vose said the city isn’t required to provide a fixed amount of space for such operations, as there is no case law on the matter.

Murphy said city staff would craft an ordinance to set an area but asked for input from commissioners and the public about where the area could be located.

He said the area would be accessible to food trucks on a first-come, first-served basis, and those that fail to operate within it would be cited for code violations.

County moves HB boat ramp plans forward

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Manatee County’s plans to redevelop Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach remain in motion.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said July 12 a meeting between city and county officials to discuss the project was canceled and the project was on hold.

However, county information outreach manager Bill Logan wrote otherwise in a July 26 email to The Islander.

Logan wrote that the project “is not on hold” and county staff are continuing efforts to acquire permits from the city and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well as evaluating the project’s scope and cost.

Plans for the boat ramp include two phases of improvements, which currently offers three vessel launch lanes, 47 boat trailer parking spaces, 14 passenger car parking spaces and a single portable toilet.

Phase 1, which is projected to cost $7 million, would involve adding a bathroom, expanding the ramp to four vessel launch lanes, installing 600 feet of new seawall and adding 5,000 square feet of new docks.

However, several city officials have voiced oppo-

Meetings

By Lisa Neff

Bradenton Beach Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m., CRA. CANCELED Aug. 4, 6 p.m., commission.

Aug. 17, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Aug. 18, noon, commission.

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

Holmes Beach Aug. 3, 5 p.m., planning.

Aug. 10, 9 a.m., clean water ad hoc.

Aug. 23, 10 a.m., special magistrate.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

Manatee County Aug. 4, 9 a.m., commission (land use).

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sition to the project since it may also involve paving over the boat ramp’s sand-and-shell parking lot and removing roughly 140 Australian pine trees, a nonnative species.

A second phase of improvements would involve expanding the boat ramp’s capacity to 88 boat trailer spaces by adding to the parking lot on the east side, but won’t begin until replacement of the Anna Maria Island Bridge in 5-10 years.

Logan wrote, “Further negotiations with the city of Holmes Beach will be pivotal to determine if all of the improvement components will be constructed.”

He wrote in a July 28 email to The Islander that he could not provide insight into the county’s “negotiations” with the city or the “components” at risk in the discussions.

Logan said county commissioners would discuss the project at an upcoming meeting but did not provide a date or timeline for the discussion.

The county commission’s next regular meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.

Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m., commission.

Aug. 16, 9 a.m., commission.

Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m., commission (land use).

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

Also of interest Aug. 15, 9 a.m., tourist development council, TBD. Aug. 17, 2 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Anna Maria City Hall.

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

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

Commissioners Jonathan Crane and Mark Short did not have suggestions for where to locate the area but recommended against placing it on Pine Avenue or within residential zoning.

Commissioner Robert Kingan suggested exploring locations along North Bay Boulevard. He said food trucks could serve beachgoers at Bayfront Park without making a significant impact on Pine Avenue businesses.

Murphy told commissioners to speak with constituents and send him input about potential locations.

He said he hoped to return with a draft ordinance for consideration by the commission’s next meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at city hall.

Directions to attend via Zoom can be found at cityofannamaria.org.

Until then, people can provide their input to city staff by visiting city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, or by calling 941-708-6130.

2022 Elections County SEO certifies BB charter ballot questions

It’s up to the voters to decide.

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office confirmed July 20 that Bradenton Beach submitted its referendum questions for the Nov. 8 municipal ballot.

Voters will be presented with five questions related to changes to the city charter proposed by a charter review committee and approved by commissioners.

Among the questions posed, the biggest impact might be felt on terms of elected office. Voters will decide whether to eliminate term limits with an effective date that goes back to June 16.

The current charter limits elected officials to serving three consecutive two-year terms.

If voters decide to eliminate term limits, then Commissioner Marilyn Maro, who is about to term out, can stay in office.

If they vote against eliminating term limits, as they’ve done three times in the past, then Maro cannot remain as an elected official.

Maro and Commissioner Ralph Cole were the only people to qualify for their seats in the election and are automatically reelected. There are no city commission races on the ballot.

The voter registration deadline is Oct 11.

— Robert Anderson

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Opinion

Our

Memories

Cherished, sad, deep, happy, life-time, short-term, long-term and sensory memory.

I’m always amused by kids who say something like, “I’m gonna remember this for the rest of my life” and yet, their life is only beginning.

I have memories from my childhood, and yet, when sharing them with my cousin Janie, she seems to have little to no recollection.

I’ve found my memories are my own.

I remember my aunt serving canned tomato soup with small, torn pieces of white bread floating on top for lunch. Yuck. Sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise passed on a platter for dinner. More yuck.

At my grandparents home, I recall lusting for tiny bottles of Welch’s grape juice and pancakes stacked up like the boy in the Sambo book I cherished.

I remember a time in the garage with my grandfather when he grunted and grimaced while opening a can of dog food. And he licked his fingers.

When I tried the dog’s food — snap. Corky was angry with me, but more bark than bite.

Now I teach all my little cairn terriers and foster dogs to share their food.

I love Sean Murphy’s tomato soup and sliced tomatoes with mayo, and I still love pancakes and wine.

Memories surround us. And sometimes, during profound loss, cherished memories sustain us.

This week, “Shark Week” (isn’t that every week in Florida?) there are memories.

I recall sitting on the beach in the mid-1970s at 74th Street with my knees under my chin, looking out at the water, gazing north and south and, seeing no one, deciding not to go in the water.

Memories of “Jaws” are haunting.

And I waited years to see the movie. I watched the Landshark on “Saturday Night Live” and various comedy skits — Candygram comes quick to mind. And the music still spawns a chuckle.

But the stitches and scars born by CJ Wickersham, an islander who encountered a 9-ish-foot bull shark while spear-fishing with friends in Tampa Bay, were deadly serious.

Nothing I’ve seen on “Shark Week TV” (among survivors) rivals his “bite.”

But as we begin a new season — election season Fewer cars I am opposed to the construction of a new park— you’ll find new breeds of shark are lurking and ing garage at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes circling, hoping to take a bite of your vote.

Tap your memory bank before you mark your ballot Beach.

We need fewer cars on Anna Maria Island not and see if you have any lingering bad tastes. more.

Remember “Psycho”?

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org Manatee County and Holmes Beach residents would be better served if a garage were built in Bradenton near the corner of State Road 64/Manatee Avenue and 75th Street West and people took shuttles to the beaches.

Aug. 3, 2022 • Vol. 30, No. 41 Make parking and the shuttle free but if nonresi▼ Publisher, Co-editor dents want to drive on to the island, charge $10 per Bonner Joy, news@islander.org car. ▼ Editorial This seems like a simple solution.

Editor Lisa Neff, lisa@islander.org Robert Anderson, robert@islander.org Matt White, Holmes Beach Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Editor’s note: During weekends and holidays Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org in the winter-spring season, Manatee County Area Jack Elka, jack@jackelka.com Kane Kaiman, kane@islander.org Transit operates a fare-free beach shuttle on Manatee Brook Morrison, brook@islander.org Avenue between the Manatee Public Beach and a parkRyan Paice, ryan@islander.org ing lot near 75th Street West and Manatee Avenue in ▼ Contributors Karen Riley-Love Bradenton. Year round, MCAT operates a bus service Jacob Merrifield Monday-Saturday on Manatee Avenue from east ManSamara Paice atee to the public beach. Service from the mainland to Capt. Danny Stasny, fish@islander.org Coquina Beach also operates Monday-Saturday.

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I have been blessed to live in Holmes Beach for three years now and had been coming to Anna Maria Island for more than 15 years.

The island is a very special place and I know we all want to keep it that way.

I have taken walks to pick up trash on the roads and sidewalks and I continually pick up the same items: cigarette butts, dental flossers, water bottles, face masks and, most commonly, the sharp metal sticks with flags used to label utilities for construction.

I know we’re not a legalistic type of community but I believe we should require builders and owners to clear their yards of utility flags before they receive a final OK from the building departments.

I believe this small step could help beautify our island and keep it safer for wildlife.

I am not sure how we can make this happen, and I have written to the city with my suggestions, but I’d love to see a proactive plan from builders.

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Looking back

Reading, recess and return to class at AME At Anna Maria Elementary in Holmes Beach, students work with wordcharts in “Mrs. H.H. Higgins’ class.”

The photo in the library archives is not dated. Islander Photos: Manatee County Public Library System archives

LEFT: Anna Maria Elementary students play on the jungle gym in September 1980 at the Holmes Beach school. AME was outfitted with new playground equipment for the 2022-23 school year, which begins Wednesday, Aug. 10.

BELOW: Families line up outside a door at Anna Maria Elementary School Sept. 4, 1980, for the beginning of a new school year.

10&20 years ago

From the July 21, 2002, issue

• Filming of the movie “Out of Time” starring Denzel Washington began in Cortez but lasted about 4 minutes the first day due to rain. Washington spent his time fishing and ate at Banana Cabana restaurant in Bradenton Beach.

• After Holmes Beach commissioners voted 3-2 to reject a recommendation by the charter review committee that employment of a city manager be placed on the November 2002 ballot, committee chair Don Schroder said members would meet to decide whether to proceed with a citizen’s initiative.

• Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch director Suzi Fox said about 50 loggerhead turtle hatchlings died one night because they headed for the blue lights of a condominium garage rather than the Gulf of Mexico.

From the Aug. 1, 2012, issue

• An ex-Key Royale Club bookkeeper was sentenced to three years in prison and 25 years of probation for scheming to defraud more than $50,000 from her former employer.

• Fishing lines were being cast for the first time since June 25, 2012, when Tropical Storm Debby shut down the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach.

• Anna Maria commissioners approved a cell tower ordinance after more than seven months of preparation by city attorney Jim Dye, Mayor Mike Selby and consultant Rusty Monroe of the Center for Municipal Solutions.

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Anna Maria sets max millage rate for tax hike, reviews expenses

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Anna Maria’s budget process just rounded second base and is heading to third.

City commissioners voted unanimously July 28 to set a maximum millage rate of 2.05 for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

Commission Chair Carol Carter attended via Zoom and was authorized via unanimous vote to participate remotely.

The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 of property value used to calculate property taxes. The owner of a property appraised at $500,000 with a 2.05 millage rate would pay $1,025 in property taxes.

The rate is tax increase for property owners who have seen a $298,003,387 increase in total taxable property value in the city over the past year, according to the Manatee County property appraiser.

To avoid a tax increase, the city must adopt a rollback rate, which would net the same ad valorem income as the current budget.

City clerk and treasurer Leanne Addy said July 28 she had not yet determined the municipality’s rollback rate for 2022-23.

Mayor Dan Murphy said the increased property values, which he mostly attributed to non-homesteaded properties, would lead to a $600,000 “windfall” in ad valorem revenue if the city kept the 2.05 millage rate.

By the numbers…

2021-22 adopted budget 2022-23 proposed budget Operating expenses: $4,561,915.83 Operating expenses: $4,853,410.11 Administration costs: $899,127 Administration costs: $948,735 Building department costs: $899,000 Building department costs: $947,125 Code enforcement costs: $499,900 Code enforcement costs: $545,447.80 Commission costs: $81,000 Commission costs: $81,880 Debt service costs: $192,344.24 Debt service costs: $192,344.04 Parks and recreation costs: $277,647 Parks and recreation costs: $293,329.35 Public safety costs: $1,050,457.59 Public safety costs: $1,149,133.92 Public works costs: $662,440 Public works costs: $695,415 Taxable property value: $1,446,216,552 Taxable property value: $1,744,219,939 First public hearing for the budget ordinance: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

Final budget hearing and vote: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. — Ryan Paice

He recommended the commission use the rate as the maximum millage moving forward but, he noted, they could lower it at a future meeting.

Commissioners supported Murphy’s recommendation, including Mark Short, who expressed concern about inflation’s affect on capital expenditures and labor costs.

Commissioner Deanie Sebring moved to set 2.05 as the city’s maximum millage rate.

Commissioner Jonathan Crane seconded the motion, which passed.

Murphy also presented the city’s tentative 2022-23 operating expenses, which are projected to increase by

Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy, right, speaks July 28 about setting the city’s maximum millage rate for the 2022-23 fiscal year and its projected budget for operating expenses. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice

$309,755.59, 7% more than the 2021-22 end-of-year estimate for the same expenses, to $4,853,410.11.

Murphy said two primary drivers in the increase are the affects of a 5% projected inflation rate on several expenses and a one-time 6% cost-of-living salary increase for city staff.

However, Murphy said the city’s projected operating costs made up about 43% of the projected revenue for next year, compared to 53% for this year, showing the city’s efficiency and leaving a larger chunk of change to make capital improvements and improve residential quality of life.

The city’s projected operating expenses for 2022-23 do not include salary increases for the mayor or city commissioners.

No motion was needed at the workshop to move the budget process forward.

There was no public comment.

The city will hold a third budget workshop on capital expenses at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

Then, a final budget and millage ordinance will go before commissioners for a first reading at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8.

A final hearing and vote will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

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

Anna Maria set to explore spending $1M-plus for Pine Avenue pavers

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Beggars can’t be choosers.

Anna Maria city commissioners voted unanimously July 28 to authorize Mayor Dan Murphy to engage in a “fact-finding” process with Sarasotabased C-Squared CGC, the only contractor to respond to the city’s second request for proposals to complete improvements on Pine Avenue.

Commission Chair Carol Carter attended via Zoom and was authorized via unanimous vote to participate remotely.

The city plans to improve the commercial corridor over two phases of work.

Phase 1 will involve installing meandering paver sidewalks, as well as adding and enhancing crosswalks and street lighting.

The second phase will involve adding bicycle lanes on both sides of Pine and converting the trolley turnaround at the northeast end for delivery truck access.

The city projected the first phase to cost about

$1.363 million, which would be funded with a $1,288,440 state appropriation and $73,000 from the city budget.

However, when the city first issued an RFP for the work, C-Squared submitted the lone bid at $2 million — about $637K over budget.

So the city scrapped the original RFP and broke up the first phase to seek more contractors to complete sidewalk and lighting improvements.

C-Squared submitted a package of two bids in response to the city’s second RFP for sidewalk improvements.

The first bid includes a $1,096,578.25 price tag to install permeable brick pavers, while the second includes a $1,229,530.75 price tag to install flex pavers, a porous paver made of shredded rubber.

Murphy said the bids lacked detail and he had several questions about the terminology used, but he hoped to gain clarification in the fact-finding process.

He said the process could take up to 10 days to complete, and that he’d return to commissioners with

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a recommendation on whether they should negotiate for a contract with C-Squared or rebid for new proposals.

Commissioner Jonathan Crane said it appeared to him, after two RFPs, the bids from C-Squared might be all they get. He said he supported exploring them further and moved to approve the request.

Commissioner Robert Kingan seconded the motion, which passed.

The commission will meet next at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

Directions to attend via Zoom can be found at cityofannamaria.com.

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Longboat Pass, AMI, Cortez bridge projects inch along

By Kane Kaiman Islander Reporter

Enjoy those draws for the foreseeable future.

A Florida Department of Transportation initiative to explore alternatives to the 17-foot-clearance Longboat Pass Bridge is behind schedule, while a longstanding project to replace the 20-foot-clearance Anna Maria Island Bridge with a high, fixed-span bridge is expected to reach a milestone in 2025.

In January 2020, the department began an evaluation of three possibilities for the structure spanning Longboat Pass at the southern end of the island: • Maintain the existing 65-year-old Longboat Pass drawbridge for the foreseeable future; • Replace the drawbridge with a high, fixed-span bridge; • Replace the drawbridge with another drawbridge.

At a March 2021 kickoff meeting for the study on Longboat Key, the public filled out bridge alternative questionnaires and comment forms and reviewed a tentative project timeline that included a public alternative workshop slated for early 2022.

In January 2022, the DOT tentatively rescheduled the meeting for late 2022 or early 2023.

According to a July 27 email to The Islander from DOT communications specialist Adam Rose, the department does not have a set date for the workshop but will post information to the initiative’s website as it becomes available.

At the meeting, posters and videos of bridge alternatives will be presented to the public for feedback.

The study phases of bridge alternative projects are followed by design, right-of-way acquisition and

Palmetto resident Nathan Mayes fishes for tarpon and snook July 28 at the southern tip of Anna Maria Island in the shadow of the Longboat Pass Bridge.

Islander Photo: Kane Kaiman

construction.

Inspectors issued the Longboat Pass Bridge a sufficiency rating of 43.4 out of a possible 100 points Feb. 28, Rose said.

The department uses sufficiency ratings — based on structural adequacy and safety, serviceability and functional obsolescence and essentiality for public use — to evaluate bridges for replacement.

The DOT concluded a study into bridge alternatives for the 65-year-old Anna Maria Island Bridge in 2015, opting to replace the bascule bridge with a 65-foot-clearance fixed-span bridge.

The project has been in the design phase since 2016 with an estimated completion date of mid-2025, according to the initiative’s website.

Earlier in the design process, the DOT utilized a volunteer bridge aesthetics committee to select ornamental features.

On March 31, assessors issued the bridge — which spans the ICW from Perico Island to Holmes Beach on Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 — a sufficiency rating of 59.6.

The department plans to a maintenance project for the bridge in May or June of 2023.

The repair likely will cost at least $2,453,559.

The department also plans to replace the 17-footclearance Cortez drawbridge with a 65-foot-clearance fixed-span bridge in 2026-27.

But a group of four complainants who advocate replacing the structure with a mid-level drawbridge are challenging the department’s decision on the Cortez Bridge in federal court.

According to an April 25 inspection, the bridge — which spans the Intracoastal Waterway and connects Cortez on the mainland to Bradenton Beach on the island — has a sufficiency rating of 46.3.

For more information on the Longboat Pass Bridge project, visit swflroads.com/project/436676-1.

For more information on the Anna Maria Island Bridge project, swflroads.com/project/408185-3.

For more information on the Cortez Bridge project, visit cortezbridge.com.

Holmes Beach magistrate finds violation against R-1 vacation rental

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach takes its vacation rental codes seriously.

Michael Connolly, the city’s special magistrate, ruled July 26 that Daniel Spitzer, owner of a vacation rental home at 520 58th St., violated city code by advertising and renting the unit for less than 30 days in the city’s Residential-1 zone.

The R1 zone is a low-density residential district that stretches across several areas of the city, and is restricted to single-family homes.

City code requires minimum 30-day stays and complying ads for R1 vacation rentals.

Code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said city staff has investigated multiple complaints about improper lengths of stay at the property since 2016 and has gained compliance from Spitzer each time without a magistrate hearing.

However, Thomas said Spitzer had not changed advertising for the vacation unit after a July 11 complaint led city staff to investigate and confirm a sevennight stay at the property.

He presented screenshots taken July 25 of the property’s posting on vrbo.com, including a guest review indicating a “one-week stay.”

Thomas recommended Connolly order Spitzer to cease advertising and rentals for less than the allowed 30 days, cancel future bookings of less than 30 days, pay $250 daily fines from July 11 until compliant and also pay a $127.24 administrative fee.

He added that the property’s vacation rental certificate expired the week before the hearing and would require renewal before again renting the home.

Marissa Spitzer attended the hearing on the phone on behalf of her father-in-law, who she said is dealing with medical issues. She said she only learned about the hearing the day before, so she felt “blindsided.”

Spitzer said she wanted to bring the property into compliance despite an “unfair” requirement for 30-day

rental but needed time to access her father-in-law’s VRBO account.

City attorney Erica Augello suggested giving Spitzer 10 days to change advertising for the rental property, which Spitzer called “adequate.”

Connolly found a violation had occurred and ruled that Spitzer must cease advertising and renting for less than 30 days by Aug. 8, renew the property’s vacation rental certificate and pay $127.24 in costs.

However, he called the city’s requested fines “premature.” He said, lacking repeat violations, he would not order fines unless the owner fails to comply.

The next magistrate hearing will be at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.

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Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

Compiled by Lisa Neff, calendar@islander.org.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ONGOING around AMI

ONGOING ON AMI

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch meeting, Slicker’s Eatery, 12012 Cortez Road W., Cortez. Information: 512-944-4177.

Aug. 5-7, Anna Maria Island Privateers Pirate Invasion Weekend, Compass Hotel, 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. CANCELED. Throughout August, artist Larry Paul’s “Anna Maria Sunsets” exhibit, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778-6648.

ONGOING AROUND AMI

SAVE THE DATE Aug. 17, Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club Summer Chat, Holmes Beach.

Aug. 27, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meeting, Bradenton Beach.

Larry Paul is the August featured artist at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Paul OUTDOORS & identifies his style as “abstract expressionism.” His works are compositions abstracted from natural and SPORTS human-made elements, including “an agglomeration ON AMI of lines and chalky, waxy solids based on sunsets, skies and the colors of the working waterfront and Saturday, Aug. 6 beach,” according to a news release from the gal8 a.m. — Volunteer planting, Leffis Key, Coquina Bayside, Bralery. For more information, call the gallery at 941denton Beach. Information: 941-742-5923.

778-6648 or go online to islandgallerywest.com.

9 a.m. — Keep Manatee Beautiful beach cleanup, Coquina Islander Courtesy Photo Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-795-8272.

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

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

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

First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., Village of the Arts First Fridays ArtONGOING ON AMI SAVE THE DATE walk, 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. InformaAMI Dragon Boat Team-Paddlers from Paradise practices and Oct. 15, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Bayfest, tion: villageofthearts.com. meetups, various times and locations. Information: 941-462-2626, Second and fourth Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Music on the Porch Anna Maria. mrbradway@gmail.com. jam session, presented by the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez CLUBS & Cultural Center, outdoors, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: ONGOING ARound AMI COMMUNITY floridamaritimemuseum.org, fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

Saturdays, 9 a.m., Robinson Runners run, walk stroll, Robinson ON AMI SAVE THE DATE Preserve NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923, crystal.scherer@mymanatee.org.

Sept. 15-25, Island Players present “Cliffhanger,” Anna Thursday, Aug. 4 2 p.m.

— Sunshine Stitchers Knit and Crochet, Island Library, Saturdays, 9 a.m., Mornings at the NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. Maria.

Nov. 3-13, Island Players present “I Ought to be in Pictures,” 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/ NW., Bradenton. Information: 941-742-5923. library, 941-778-6341.

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GOOD TO KNOW Wednesday, Aug. 10 Dec. 2-3, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton.

6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina KEEP THE DATES KIDS & FAMILY Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341, mymanatee.org/ Friday, Aug. 26, National Dog Day. library.

ON AMI Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day. ONGOING ON AMI Sunday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Sunday, Sept. 11, Grandparents Day. 10 a.m.— Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

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AMI Privateers cancel invasion weekend

Through Aug. 7, “Sharks: On Assignment with Brian Skerry” The Anna Maria Island Privateers canceled a exhibit, Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City planned invasion at The Compass.

Island, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-388-4441.

The nonprofit organization announced July 29 on First Wednesdays, “SOAR in 4” family night, The Bishop its website: “Due to the unfortunate low ticket sales Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Info: 941-746-4131.

for this event and to keep from losing revenue which aids us in giving scholarships and helping families Visit islander.org for the best news on AMI. at Christmas, the Anna Maria Island Privateers are canceling our Pirate Invasion Weekend.”

The Privateers had planned activities Aug. 5-7 at and around the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville on Perico Island.

The group canceled a “tacky tourist” kickoff party and rum-tasting at the hotel, a pirate gala at the Seafood Shack and a “bon voyage pirate brunch.”

The cancellation announcement said, “We sincerely appreciate the support of those who planned on joining us and hope you will consider joining us

for another upcoming Privateer event in the future.

Any tickets or packages purchased for this event will be refunded.”

For more information, contact Kim “Syren” Boyd at 931-639-0986 or go online to amiprivateers.org.

Center to close for 10 days

The Center of Anna Maria Island will temporarily close for a week for off-season work.

The center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, will close at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. The center will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

For more information, call the center at 941778-1908.

Send listings to calendar@islander.org.

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Island happenings

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‘Smoke’ and science

The Island Library’s summer reading series concludes with a gush of smoke July 28 by Mad Science Tampa Bay’s “Fire and Ice,” a STEM-based program that “brings science to life with a bang.”

Dry ice was use to create the special foggy event.

The library, 5701 Marina Drive, regularly hosts children’s programs, For more information, call the branch at 941-778-6341. Islander Photos: Nenita Daguinotas Gollamudi

Seasonal planners

Local groups preparing for the 2022-23 season are encouraged to send their events calendars to The Islander, which is readying its preview of the season. Please, email calendars, announcements, logos and photos to calendar@islander.org.

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All Clams on Deck makes plans with seed cash from state

in the field of bivalve farming to create a roadmap.

He said scientists are beginning to unify over the issue of bivalve and seagrass mitigation farms to curb water pollution.

“The clams, the seagrass, will go where the scientists say it has the best chance of success,” Chiles said.

ACOD also will heed the advice of local bivalve farmers.

“The clam farmers know what works, right? You want to listen to the stakeholders as well,” he said.

Chiles said ACOD might get involved in the new Anna Maria Elementary Guy Harvey Arts and Science Academy in Holmes Beach.

The academy will focus on marine sciences, conservation and the arts beginning in the 2022-23 academic year.

“So exciting, what they are doing and they are excited about what we’re doing. It all goes together,” Chiles said, adding that he also sees an opportunity with the planned Mote Marine outreach center on the Anna Maria City Pier.

For more information about All Clams on Deck, go online to allclamsondeck.org.

By Robert Anderson Islander Reporter

There’s big bucks in clams.

And funding from the state has been awarded to seed clam projects in bay waters.

All Clams on Deck, an initiative of the Gulf Shellfish Institute, having secured $2.5 million in funding in the state 2022-23 budget for a clean-water initiative, is planning its next steps, Ed Chiles said July 15.

Chiles who is vice president of Gulf Shellfish Institute, a nonprofit entity, owns three local waterfront restaurants and other ventures in the area.

The money awarded to GSI will be used to jumpstart its All Clams on Deck initiative.

The funding seeds a five-year research and restoration initiative in Tampa and Sarasota bays, as well as Charlotte Harbor, providing large-scale plantings of clams and seagrass. The All Clams on Deck program also has support from members of the Blue Community Consortium — which also names Chiles among its board.

The clean-water initiative will support business and create a “macro-laboratory,” according to a July 13 news release.

Researchers will evaluate natural biological mitigation strategies to combat nutrient loading and improve water quality, according to the release.

Chiles said ACOD and its partners now will focus on planning, unifying and educating.

ACOD will work with marine scientists and people

Businessman Ed Chiles, vice-president of Gulf Shellfish Institute and a founding chair of the All Clams on Deck program, holds some clams — starting at right with a middle neck clam used in restaurant dishes and moving up in age and size to a large clamshell that’s likely 60 years old. Islander File

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Cortez nonprofit FISH finalizes budget, elects board member

Piney Point to discharge stormwater to bay The discharge of about 4 million gallons of stormwater into Tampa Bay from the defunct Piney Point phosphate facility was imminent but, as of July 29, had not occurred.

The oversight team at Piney Point indicated the stormwater has some salinity but is not contaminated like the 215 million gallons of nutrient-heavy wastewater released from Piney Point in the spring of 2021, causing large, extended harmful algae blooms last summer.

The site manager said the stormwater discharge is needed to deal with accumulated rainwater and advance plans to close the gypstack, part of the ongoing process to shut down Piney Point.

Groups such as Suncoast Waterkeeper and the Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay estuary projects were monitoring the situation.

“When you consider that the load to be dis-

charged is likely 99.9% lower than what happened last year and that the form of nitrogen is less problematic, that should give us comfort that the impacts of these discharges will not be nearly as problematic as what we experienced last year.

Nonetheless, this isn’t no impact,” SBEP executive Dave Tomasko wrote July 21 in an update for the organization.

He continued, “If the volume discharged is about 4.5 million gallons … then the load to the bay would still be close to adding around 100 bags of fertilizer to the bay. That is not nothing, and we should remain vigilant about potential impact.”

Manatee County wants to permanently close Piney Point by moving wastewater from the site into a deep-injection well system and then cover with dirt and grass the phosphogypsum stacks.

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At a July 11 meeting at Fishermen’s Hall in Cortez, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board of directors established its financial priorities, nearly doubling its reserve fund and dedicating about 40% of its budget to repairing and upgrading a dock and net shed at the western end of the nonprofit’s 100-acre nature preserve.

FISH lays out its budget in July after tallying earnings from its annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festivals, typically held in February.

The 2021 festival was canceled due to the pandemic, forcing FISH to dip into its approximately $50,000 reserve fund to cover annual operating costs, which will be around $44,000 this year.

The festival’s cancellation and the subsequent financial strain the organization experienced last year prompted treasurer Jane von Hahmann to propose increasing the reserve fund to $90,000 at the July 11 meeting.

The proposal was unanimously approved.

The board decided to dedicate the bulk of the nonprofit’s “program costs” — expenses for initiatives that advance the organization’s mission of maintaining Cortez’s commercial fishing legacy — to refurbishing a dock extending into Sarasota Bay at the end of 119th Street West.

The dock shares a canal with John Banyas’ Cortez Bait and Seafood fish house.

In addition to replacing the structure’s decking and repairing the shed, FISH is exploring the necessity of installing a standpipe system, a firefighting apparatus that could be required under Florida fire prevention code.

The code mandates the systems — which terminate on one end with an upright water pipe fixture to which hoses can be attached — be installed on docks more than 150 feet from a firefighting apparatus.

Installation could cost tens of thousands of dollars and Von Hahmann told The Islander July 19 she was unsure if the $50,000 allocated for the project would be sufficient.

At the July 11 meeting, the board unanimously voted to bring longtime community volunteer Karen Carpenter into their ranks.

Carpenter takes the seat of the late John Stevely, who died May 27, bringing the 11-member board back to full strength.

She is a former Manatee County school board member and current Cortez Village Historical Society volunteer.

For more on FISH, call 941-301-4000 or visit cortez-fish.org.

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Yes, sharks are ‘out there’

It wasn’t just “Shark Week” on TV. Bull sharks, dolphins, manatees and rays — a favorite shark prey — were observed the week ending July 31 by Islander photographer Jacob Merrifield in the waters north of Bean Point, the north tip of Anna Maria,

swimming about a football field’s length from shore between a sandbar and the Passage Key National Wildlife Refuge. Merrifield said one of the adult bull sharks — about 7-11.5 feet — appeared annoyed by the drone at about 30 feet overhead and took off

for deeper water. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of a bull shark’s favorite treat — spotted eagle rays.

More imagery of Merrifield’s search for sharks can be found at the Islander Facebook page. Islander Images: Jacob Merrifield

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AME beckons kids to fresh start, new year

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AME students walk Aug. 10, 2021, from the student drop-off loop to check in for their first day at school.

This year, the first day also will be Aug. 10, with AME Back-to-School Night set for Monday, Aug. 8. Islander File Photo

By Lisa Neff Islander Editor

Fresh paint covers the walls.

New wax shines the floors.

And educators at Anna Maria Elementary await the first bell and the arrival of students for the first day of 2022-23 school year.

The Islander connected July 26 with AME principal Mike Masiello, who was preparing to open the campus to students for Back-to-School Night Monday, Aug. 8, and then the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The Islander: Students aren’t on campus but your team is there getting ready for them? What’s taking place this week and next?

Mike Masiello: The school campus has been painted inside and out, new playground equipment installed, the custodial team has cleaned the school and waxed the floors.

Our office staff is receiving and preparing student textbooks, finalizing class assignments and enrolling students.

Teachers are beginning to set up their classrooms ahead of their first day back on Aug. 2, as well as attending trainings being offered by the district.

This week staff will participate in school-based and district trainings around curriculum and continue to prepare their classrooms for back-to-school night Aug. 8.

The Islander: What’s the size of the staff this year? How does it compare with last year?

MM: We have 34 school-based staff this year compared to 36 last year. K-5 classroom teachers are the same as last year, two classroom teachers at each grade level except third-grade, which has one teacher.

The Islander: How many students are you expecting to welcome Aug. 10?

MM: We are currently still taking in enrollments.

We expect between 187 to 200 students.

The Islander: What can the kids expect on the first day?

MM: The first day of school is always very exciting for the kids as they get to see their friends and get to know their new teachers. They can expect to be greeted with smiles as they arrive, meet new classmates, learn the schedule for the day, have their ID badge photo taken, eat lunch with their class and play outside at recess.

The Islander: What academic changes are coming to AME this year?

MM: This year students in third- to fifth-grade will be taught the BEST State Standards. These standards were first implemented in kindergarten- to secondgrade last school year.

This will also be the first year the district is offering accelerated classes in English language arts and mathematics. Accelerated classes for English language arts in third- to fifth-grade and mathematics in third- to fourth-grades will be provided for those students who meet the criteria based on student performance data.

Beginning the 2022-23 school year, fifth-grade math acceleration will be added.

Additionally, we will be implementing the Guy Harvey Arts and Science lessons as part of our cur-

riculum.

The Islander: What about access at AME. With the pandemic, the campus was pretty much closed to anyone but staff and students. Will that change this year?

MM: At this time, we will be opening school as normal, parents, volunteers and visitors are able to come on campus following normal school district check-in protocols.

The Islander: Back-to-School Night is Aug. 8.

Why is it important for people to attend?

MM: Back-to-School Night is oftentimes the first time students and parents will meet their new teacher and the teacher’s first time meeting them.

It is an excellent opportunity to get information on classroom expectations and have any questions answered.

The Islander: Are there any messages you deliver that night?

MM: I will be circulating the school during the evening to speak with parents and answer any questions which may come up.

We will have a kindergarten-new parent meet-andgreet on the first day of school in the auditorium at 8:40 a.m., where we will give an overview of procedures and introduce our fine arts teachers.

AME Calendar

• Aug. 4-8, teacher workdays.

• Aug. 8, back-to-school night.

• Aug. 10, students’ first day.

• Aug. 24, school picture day.

• Sept. 5, Labor Day, no school.

• Oct. 6, end of first quarter.

• Oct. 7, records day, no school.

• Nov. 2, early release.

• Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school.

• Nov. 21-25, Thanksgiving vacation.

• Dec. 22, end first semester.

• Dec. 23-Jan. 9, winter vacation.

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

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

Back-to-school event Aug. 8

AME’s celebratory back-to-school night will be Monday, Aug. 8.

Teachers will meet with parents in classrooms in two sessions: 4:30-5:15 p.m. for parents and/or guardians of kindergarten through second-grade students; 5:15-6 p.m. for families and students in grades three-five.

Also, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the first day of school, a meet-and-greet for kindergarten parents/guardians will be held in the auditorium, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

— Lisa Neff

The Islander: AME families are preparing for the return to classrooms in other ways. What do you recall about when you were a grade-schooler waiting for school to start?

MM: When I attended Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, I remember being excited and a bit nervous as the first day of school approached.

Once school started, I had a great time and enjoyed being with my friends.

I only wished they had air conditioning back then.

It gets really hot in August in Florida!

The Islander: Did you have a favorite school supply?

MM: Personally, my favorite school supply was crayons, I loved to draw and color pictures.

Anna Maria Elementary School physical education teacher Gary Wooten squirts hand sanitizer Aug. 10, 2021, into the hands of students arriving for the first day of school as principal Michael Masiello and Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer look on. Islander File Photo: Ryan Paice

AME notebook

Dose of immunization: The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is encouraging parents to beat the rush and get their children vaccinated and have school physicals completed ahead of the first day of class.

Kindergartners, seventh-graders and new and transferring students must provide proof of immunization to enroll in Manatee schools.

Children entering, attending or transferring to Manatee schools must have immunization shots.

DOH-Manatee is holding back-to-school clinics, offering children the required vaccinations and physicals. The clinics run 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 17 at DOH-Manatee’s main campus, 410 Sixth Ave. E., Bradenton.

For appointments and cost details, call the DOH

at 941-748-0747, ext. 0.

Supplies suggested: Supply lists for AME students in the 2022-23 school year are posted at AME’s webpage at manateeschools.net.

To and from campus: Families with students eligible to ride a bus to AME must register online with the School District of Manatee County at manateeschools.net/registertoride.

There is no bus transportation provided for hardship or choice students attending AME. Car-riding students can be dropped off in the AME loop beginning at 7:50 a.m.

Classes will begin at 8:25 a.m.

Car-rider students can be picked up in the car loop after the 3:15 p.m. dismissal.

— Lisa Neff

Back to School

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Obituaries

wife Rebecca; Gabriel Jr. and wife Martha; Nicole and husband Robert Kasten; grandchildren Nathalie Gabriel Robert Buky Sr. and Drew and Wade, Nina, and Giuliana Kasten; wife Gabriel Robert Buky Sr. of Holmes Beach died Mary Clark and her three children, Amy, Gwen and Henry; and grandchildren Lorenzo and Leo. He also July 28. is survived by sister Judy Kepecz-Hays and husband He born April 27, 1952, in Budapest, Hungary.

His family left Hungary in 1956 to John; brother John and wife Kathy; and several nieces seek freedom in the United States and and nephews. relocated to Chicago with sisters Judy and Susan. There, his brother, John, Teresa Dunn Hogle Teresa Dunn Hogle, 54, of was born while the others gained citiHolmes Beach, died June 19 after a zenship through naturalization. They hard-fought battle with cancer. were proud to be Americans while Buky She was born May 4, 1968, in true to their Hungarian roots.

Marion, Ohio, to Zita and Donald He graduated from the University of Illinois with Dunn. She lived her childhood years a degree in architecture. As they were introduced to in Delaware, Ohio, and Kentucky. She Anna Maria Island, he and his wife, Patricia, and their Hogle children, left Chicago to become full-time residents of was a member of the Delaware Hayes class of 1986.

She loved to travel, with a trip to Alaska among her the island. He switched careers to own and operate a popular wine and cheese bistro, before embarking on favorites. On her first vacation to Hilton Head Island, a real estate career, allowing him to work closely with she fell in love and vacationed there numerous times.

Amish Country also was a favorite Ohio getaway. Her his family.

He was a selfless, loyal, mild-mannered family other passions included her grandchildren, gardening, man of strong faith and a devoted parishioner of St. horror movies, HGTV and her dog JJ. She met her husband, Robert K. Hogle, in 2008, Bernard Catholic Church.

With the love and support of his family, he suc- and went on a “second” first date in 2011. They have cessfully beat liver cancer. Son Gabe Jr. heroically been side by side ever since. Both of them loved the became his father’s donor for a liver transplant. Mr. beach and first vacationed to Anna Maria Island in Buky thrived and lived life competitively, instilling a 2016, where her mom owned a home. After a vacation to AMI in 2017, the couple moved there in October. quest for excellence in all he touched.

A celebration of life will be Sept. 10 in Delaware, His favorite pastimes were baking, pingpong tournaments, and playing pickleball almost every day at Ohio, and an island beach celebration will be held one the Center of Anna Maria Island, as well as sailing hour before sunset Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the 77th Street beach access, which will be followed by a gathering at Tampa Bay on his boat, “Serendipity.”

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sat- the Hogle house.

Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell urday, Aug. 6, at St. Bernard in Holmes Beach. Memorial donations may be made to Ministry of Presence, Hospice in Bradenton/Sarasota, or to Moffitt Cancer P.O. Box 784, Oneco FL 34264, a nonprofit ministry Institute, Magnolia Campus, to the bone marrow and that aids children and families in Haiti.

At your service: Obituaries are offered as a free Mr. Buky is survived by his children, Charles and service to residents and their families, past and present. Send to news@islander.org.

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Good soles shoes adorn the pewends July 24 at gloria Dei lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. the church collected 44 pairs of shoes to support Project Heart and outfit children with new shoes before their return to classrooms this month.

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Mrs. Hogle is survived by her husband, Robert; parents Zita Marie Young and Donald Clarence Dunn; sons Cody Taylor and wife Jessica and Brandon Taylor and wife Dylan; daughter Lisa and husband Larry; grandchildren Kehnya, Kylee, Cameron, Colton and Coby. She also is survived by her mother, Brenda Dunn; father John Young and wife Lyn; sisters Tasha Shaw and husband Gary, Sarah Meyst and husband Pete, Audrea Berrones and husband Adam, Jessica Coomer and husband BJ, Stephanie Todd and husband Josh and Claudia Oakleaf and husband Jim; brothers Donald Wood and wife Terri Malone, Scott Young and Brad Young; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol H. Labash

Carol H. Labash, 84, of Holmes Beach and formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, died July 13 in Bradenton.

She was born May 26, 1938, in Brooklyn. She received her bachelor of arts degree in 1960 from Immaculata College. On July 21, 1962, she married John J. “Jack” Labash Jr. and they raised two children, John and labash Christine.

Mrs. Labash taught mathematics for 40 years, retiring in January 2003 from Passaic High School. She was a dedicated teacher who truly enjoyed seeing her students thrive. She was admired by students and colleagues alike.

Mrs. Labash, also known as Sue to close friends, enjoyed many activities, including skiing and archery, for which she was awarded New Jersey Field Archery State Champion, riding horses and being outdoors.

Upon her retirement in January 2003, the couple moved to Holmes Beach to enjoy retirement. During this time, they relished walking the beach and swimming with friends.

A service of remembrance is being planned for a later date.

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Ongoing: Wednesdays, 8 a.m., men’s meeting.

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Mrs. Labash is survived by her son, John J. of Bradenton, and daughter Christine and wife Justine of Denville, New Jersey.

Reed Woolford Mapes

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“No swim” advisories were issued July 29 for Reed Woolford Mapes, 75, of Parrish, died April three Anna Maria Island beaches and an advisory was 13. continued for a Palma Sola Causeway beach.

He was born in Chicago to WinThe Florida Department of Health-Manatee field Harvey Mapes Jr. and Mary County issued advisories for Bayfront Park North in Mace Woolford Mapes of Tequesta. Anna Maria, Manatee Public Beach North in Holmes Mr. Mapes served in the U.S. Air Beach and Coquina Beach North in Bradenton Force. He graduated with a degree in Beach. industrial management from the UniThe health department said water samples were versity of Miami and was a member taken July 26 at Bayfront North, near the Lifeguard Mapes of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Tower No. 1 at the Manatee Public Beach and near He had 42 years in the construction industry, build- the Lifeguard Tower No. 5 at Coquina Beach. ing high-rises, nuclear power stations, bridges, schools Also, an advisory issued July 25 for Palma Sola and hospitals; worked in heavy construction, machin- Beach South along Manatee Avenue remained in effect ery moving and rigging; and had constructed more than July 29.

1,000 single-family homes and condominium units.

The health department issues advisories when He was Home Builders Association of Manatee contact with the water at a site could make beachgoCounty Builder of the Year 1996. He was president of ers sick. the Home Builders Association in 1997, a founding The health department collects water samples each board member of Manatee River Community Bank, week, which go to labs to determine levels of enteric president and owner of Ironworks Motorcycle Co. and bacteria — enterococci, which is commonly found in founding partner of Bulletproof Electronics. the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals.

He was managing member of HeistProof and 2011 The advisories will remain effect until the waters Edison award-winner for transportation and vehicle meet federal Environmental Protection Agency safety safety, as well as winner of six awards at INPEX, includ- guidelines. ing grand award-winner for invention of the year.

For more information, call the health department He also served on the Bradenton Beach Planning at 941-714-7593 or go online to floridahealth.gov. and Zoning Board while a resident there.

— lisa Neff Mr. Mapes had a larger than life personality, great sense of humor and a quick wit along with an unfor- planned at a later date. Condolences may be made to gettable laugh. He enjoyed mentoring, volunteering, brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Mr. Mapes is survived by his wife of 40 years, traveling, motorcycles, building anything with his hands — his mind was always active with thoughts of Mary; sister Mary W. Bishop and husband Russell of Incline Village, Nevada; brother Stephen W. of Brathe next project.

Arrangements were by Brown & Sons Funeral denton; son RJ and wife Shea; daughter Corey and Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. husband Grayson of Raleigh, North Carolina; and five W., Bradenton. A private celebration of life will be grandchildren.

A sign warns beachgoers against swimming July 29 at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Courtesy HBPD/Chief Bill tokajer

Fire district offers free CPR

West Manatee Fire Rescue District personnel will lead a series of free CPR classes beginning Saturday, Aug. 6.

Classes — offered to a maximum of 10 people per session — will be 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the WMFR administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton.

Classes also will be offered the third Saturday of the month beginning Aug. 20 at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

These classes also will be 9-11 a.m.

Completion of the class does not earn CPR certification.

For more information, call the district office at 941-761-1555.

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Cops & Courts

Ryan Paice

Man charged with DUI felony for 2021 HB crash A motorist involved in a Nov. 29, 2021, traffic collision is facing criminal charges.

Ellenton resident Michael Fitzgerald, 59, is facing a third-degree felony charge for allegedly driving under the influence with serious bodily injury. The collision left Anna Maria resident Jana Samuels, 79, hospitalized.

The collision occurred in the 6800 block of Palm Drive in Holmes Beach when Fitzgerald allegedly swerved into oncoming traffic and crashed into a golf cart driven by Samuels.

Samuels was hospitalized in critical condition at

Orlando resident arrested for DUI resulting in injury Holmes Beach police arrested Orlando resident Regenald Allman, 28, July 23 on a third-degree felony for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in serious bodily injury.

An officer responded around 1:45 p.m. to reports of a man injured after falling from a low-speed vehicle in the 300 block of 57th Street.

The officer found an LSV in the road and a man who appeared unconscious lying on the roadside, later identified as Reid Mears of Orlando.

Emergency medical services arrived, confirmed a head injury and called for a trauma-alert to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton.

The officer then spoke with two men from the LSV, including Allman, who admitted driving.

They told the officer Mears was on the back of the LSV and fell off while Allman was driving.

The officer noticed Allman displaying signs of impairment, and asked Allman to perform field sobriety exercises, which he failed.

The officer arrested Allman and transported him to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where he registered breath samples with results of 0.132 and 0.125 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

The state’s legal blood alcohol level limit for driving under the influence is 0.08.

The officer transported Allman to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day on a $1,500 bond.

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

An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, where she remained in intensive care into February.

The incident left Samuels with multiple fractures in her right hand, right leg and back. She also suffered internal bleeding, head trauma and damage to her spleen, according to court documents.

Samuels’ attorney, Allan Crosby Crane of the Tampa-based Morgan & Morgan law firm, declined to comment on his client’s health in a July 28 email to The Islander.

Fitzgerald, a delivery driver for New Port Richeybased Trulieve Inc., a chain of medical marijuana dispensaries, displayed signs of impairment during the incident and allowed police to draw blood for drug and alcohol testing during medical treatment.

A Feb. 7 Florida Department of Law Enforcement laboratory report found Fitzgerald tested positive for THC, the primary psychoactive component in marijuana, and Xanax.

The state attorney’s office issued a capias April 14 for Fitzgerald’s arrest, which Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Oliver Bahnsen served April 19,

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arresting Fitzgerald and transporting him to the Manatee County jail.

Fitzgerald was released the same day on a $1,500 bond.

Fitzgerald’s attorney, Thomas Hudson of the Sarasota-based Hudson Law Office, filed a plea of not guilty April 29 on behalf of his client.

Punishments for a third-degree felony include up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.

In the meantime, Samuels is seeking at least $30,000 in damages from Fitzgerald and Trulieve under claims of negligence, dangerous instrumentality and vicarious liability.

The complaint alleges that Samuels “suffered bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life” and more.

The next court hearing in the civil case was not scheduled as of July 29.

A court hearing in the criminal case will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Staff reports

Island police reports

Anna Maria No new reports due to technical issues for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria.

Bradenton Beach No new reports.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.

Cortez No new reports due to technical issues for the MCSO. The MCSO polices Cortez.

Holmes Beach July 20, 3700 block of Gulf Drive, assisting law enforcement. The Bradenton Beach Police Department contacted HBPD for a traffic stop on a northbound motorist on Gulf Drive who was a suspect in a Cortez boat burglary. HBPD conducted a traffic stop and issued citations for an expired vehicle registration and open alcohol container. When Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, they searched the vehicle and found a bag containing marijuana and a pipe. An HBPD officer issued a citation for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana.

July 21, 100 block of 48th Street, assisting code enforcement. An officer responded to the city code compliance supervisor’s request for assistance in an ordinance violation case with a man who claimed to be a friend of the property owner. The officer spoke

with the man, who refused to provide identification, and told him he was obstructing justice. The man and his attorney refused to cooperate and the city posted a notice of violation and court hearing at the property.

July 21, 100 block of 45th Street on the beach, alcohol/obstructing officer without violence. Two officers responded to complaints about a group of “very intoxicated” people on the beach. The officers spoke with a man, who appeared “highly impaired,” and began escorting three men off the beach when one “aggressively walked” at an officer. The officers tried to handcuff the man, who resisted until police used a Taser and baton. He was handcuffed and escorted off the beach, cleared by emergency medical services and transported to the Manatee County jail on a citation for possessing alcohol on the beach. The officers let the other two men leave.

July 22, Martinique South condos, 5200 Gulf Drive, trespass warning. An officer responded to complaints about an individual loitering in the carport. The officer found the man and spoke with him, but he did not provide a “legitimate reason” for being there so the officer issued a trespass warning. The man left the property without issue.

July 23, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, recovered vehicle. An officer saw a vehicle in the parking lot after closing hours and found the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Sarasota County. The officer had police contact the owner, who requested a vehicle tow. The officer searched the vehicle and found a man’s ID. They contacted the man, who said he’d purchased the vehicle. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case.

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Bradenton resident arrested for possession, trespass in Holmes Beach

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Devon Guidry Jr., 26, July 23 on a third-degree felony for allegedly possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana.

Guidry also was charged with trespassing, a firstdegree misdemeanor.

An officer saw a man outside the Anna Maria Island Centre shopping plaza, in the 3200 block of East Bay Drive, around 11 p.m. and recognized him Streetlife FROM PAge 20

ting near the rear door of a closed business around 1 a.m. The officer identified the man as having received warnings about being at the shopping center after hours. The officer spoke with the property manager, who requested the officer trespass the man. The officer trespassed the man, who left without issue.

July 24, Anchor Inn, 3007 Gulf Drive, trespass. An officer responded to reports of a man refusing to leave the bar and spoke with the bartender, who requested he be trespassed. The officer trespassed the man, who left without issue.

July 24, 5600 block of Marina Drive, marijuana/ paraphernalia possession. An officer located a vehicle that alerted on the HBPD’s license plate recognition system and conducted a traffic stop. The officer spoke with the driver, who said his license was expired. The officer also smelled marijuana from the vehicle. The driver produced a marijuana cigarette from his pocket and a bag containing marijuana, which the officer confiscated along with paraphernalia in the vehicle.

The driver said he did not have a medical marijuana prescription. The officer weighed the marijuana at the scene to be about 15 grams and issued a criminal traffic citation for driving with an expired tag for more than six months, a uniform traffic citation for driving without wearing a seat belt and court summons for the marijuana and paraphernalia. The officer later weighed

as a man previously trespassed from the property.

The officer searched Guidry and found a bag in his pocket containing 27.7 grams of a substance that tested positive for marijuana.

The officer arrested Guidry for trespass and transported him to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where he allegedly admitted to owning the marijuana.

Guidry was transported to the Manatee County jail, where as of July 27 he awaited a $2,000 bond.

If convicted, punishment for a third-degree felony the marijuana at 20.8 grams at the HBPD but did not amend the charge to felony level due to the driver’s “honesty and cooperation.”

July 25, 400 block of 39th Street, attempt to elude police. Two officers located a motorist who was alerted on the HBPD’s license plate recognition system and conducted a traffic stop. After exiting their vehicles, the officers saw the vehicle’s passengers switch seats and a man, who got behind the wheel, drove away. The officers followed the motorist to a dead end, where the vehicle’s passengers fled on foot. A juvenile male returned to the vehicle and admitted to driving away from the traffic stop. An officer handcuffed the juvenile, contacted his mother and transported him to a juvenile detention center.

July 26, Water’s Edge condos, 5806 Gulf Drive, suspicious incident. An officer responded to reports of a potential burglary and spoke with the complainant, who said someone may have entered her condo. She said she arrived to find the power out inside, the back door open and a sheet on the couch. She said nothing appeared to be missing and the front door was locked.

The woman said she would ask management for security camera footage.

The HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

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

charge includes up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.

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

An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Bradenton man arrested for DUI in Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach police arrested Amanda Landeros, 41, of Bradenton, July 27 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Holmes Beach Police Department also were involved in the arrest.

HBPD Officer Chris Bennett had been dispatched to a hit-and-run incident involving property damage in the 3000 block of Gulf Drive in his patrol area.

Bennett issued an alert for the vehicle.

Meanwhile, BBPD Officer Kyle Orms was patrolling in the 100 block of 23rd Street North in Bradenton Beach when he received a call about a possibly impaired driver.

Orms located the vehicle and stopped the motorist, later identified as Landeros.

An MSCO deputy arrived and administered DUI tests that indicated Landeros was impaired.

She was arrested and charged with DUI,. If convicted, punishment includes the possibility of a $1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, loss of driver’s license for six months and 50 hours of community service.

Landeros was released from the Manatee County jail after paying a $620 bond.

Her arraignment is set for 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Manatee County Judicial Center in Bradenton.

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Nesting notes

By Samara Paice

Footprints only on the beach

Leave the beach as you found the beach.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers and code enforcement officers ask that people remove their items when they leave and leave the shoreline, leaving the beach as they found it.

Cabanas, chairs, clothing and trash on the beach can create hazards for hatchling and nesting female sea turtles.

The problem can be exasperated by numbers.

AMITW has reported more than 100 loggerhead nests over last year’s numbers through the last week of July. Last year, there were 389 nests through July 25 and this year there are 505.

The volunteers also said they’ve seen an increase in disorientations over last year’s numbers, some created by lighting that isn’t sea turtle-friendly and others the result of items left on the beach.

Hatchlings need an unimpeded path to the beach.

They weigh about 8 ounces and are barely 2 inches long.

So traversing items left behind or holes is hazardous.

Hatchlings that get stuck in a hole face death without the intervention of people. And crawling into beach gear can cause the hatchlings to turn away from the Gulf of Mexico and possibly die of dehydration.

Adult turtles also get tangled in chairs and tiedowns on cabanas and fall into holes. Adults too large to get out of holes also can succumb to dehydration.

As of July 30, AMItW had identified 518 nests and 486 false crawls and reported 121 hatched nests with 8,507 hatchlings to the sea.

A hole left by beachgoers July 21 between 23rd and 24th streets north in Bradenton Beach.

Islander Photo: AMItW/Hans Duerr

AMITW volunteers Hans Duerr and Birgit Kremer noted sea turtle tracks going between beach chairs July 27 near the 1600 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach, where the sea turtle was not dissuaded — she laid her eggs.

In another situation, Duerr and Kremer contacted the Bradenton Beach code department July 22 to report a large hole and several items left on the beach between 23rd and 24th streets north in Bradenton Beach.

Bradenton Beach code compliance officer Ronald Peterson said July 24 that he spoke with resort management and requested they remove beach chairs at night.

He also encouraged business people to educate guests on the do’s and don’ts during sea turtle season.

Holmes Beach code compliance officer Jayson Clayton said July 26 that items left on the beach vary with everchanging visitors.

He patrols the beach daily and also performs nighttime patrols. When items are left behind, they will be moved closer to the dunes and, if not retrieved in two days, public works collects the items.

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items such as boats, tents, rafts and beach furniture and fill in holes or level sand castles before dusk.

Holes trap turtles and can injure people.

Call code enforcement to report unattended property or large holes on the beach.

City of Anna Maria code enforcement — 941-7086130, ext. 139 or ext. 129.

City of Bradenton Beach code enforcement — 941-778-1005, ext. 280.

City of Holmes Beach code enforcement — 941778-0331, ext. 260.

Report sick, injured, entangled or dead sea turtles to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline, at 1-888-404-3922, #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone or text tip@MyFWC. com.

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Esther was tracked near Sanibel Island July 29 and appeared to be swimming south. It was anticipated the sea turtle would nest again this season on AMI. The Tour de Turtles is an educational effort led by the Sea Turtle Conservancy. The official start date was Aug. 1.

The Waterline Resort, Mainsail Vacation Rentals, both located on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach and AMITW worked with the conservancy to make the tagging of Esther possible.

Esther’s travels can be viewed at tourdeturtles. org.

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Do’s and don’ts for sea turtle nesting season the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recommends people follow these guidelines for sea turtle safety: • DO turn off or adjust lighting along the beachfront to prevent nesting sea turtles from becoming disoriented and moving toward the glow of light on land, instead of natural light reflecting on the surface of the water.

Indoor lights should be turned off, with curtains closed after dark, and outdoor lighting should be turtle-friendly bulbs. use fixtures low to the ground and shielded from view at the shoreline.

• DON’T use flashlights or camera flashes on the beach at night. they can distract nesting sea turtles and cause them to return to the water.

• DO clear the way at the end of the day. Nesting female sea turtles can become trapped, confused or impeded by gear left on the beach at night. Remove

Anna Maria city clerk LeAnne Addy said July 28 that code compliance regularly patrols the beach in Anna Maria and picks up items left behind by beachgoers.

In other nesting news, a loggerhead nest adopted

by AMITW volunteers to honor the late actress Betty White has hatched, yielding 100 hatchlings, all of which headed to the Gulf of Mexico.

The nest hatched July 19 and the excavation for the egg count took place three days later.

For more information or questions about AMITW, contact volunteer Barbara Riskay at snqqpy24@aol. com or 404-275-9422.

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Sparkling clusters An enormous mosaic of Stephan’s Quintet is the largest image to date from NASA’s James Webb space telescope, covering about one-fifth of the moon’s diameter. The image contains more than 150 million pixels and is constructed from about 1,000 separate image files. the telescope shows never-before-seen details in the galaxy group — sparkling clusters of millions of young stars and starburst regions of fresh star birth grace the image; sweeping tails of gas, dust and stars being pulled from several of the galaxies due to gravitational interactions and shock waves as one of the galaxies smashes through the cluster. Islander Photos: Courtesy NAsA / James Webb space telescope

By Lisa Neff

Dog days’ delight

Experiencing the dog days of summer?

The words probably conjure the image of a dog lying under a tree or on a porch, sweltering on the hottest day of the year.

But “dog days of summer” should lead you to think of the stars in the night sky, not dogs in the midday sun.

During the “dog days,” the sun and Sirius — the brightest star visible from Earth and part of the Canis Major, the Greater Dog constellation — occupy the same region Neff in the sky. The “dog days” are the 20 days before and the 20 days after the alignment of Sirius with the sun.

This year, the “dog days” began July 3 and end Aug. 11.

So next time you’re on an island beach at night, look up and appreciate what the naked eye can see in the sky.

And as you look up, take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary images revealed to us this summer from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

When NASA released the first full-color images from the telescope in July, the agency heralded the dawn of a new era in astronomy.

Florida’s own Bill Nelson, now NASA’s administrator, presented the first images July 12 on a noticeably low-tech live video streamed on YouTube and some cable channels.

“Today, we present humanity with a groundbreaking new view of the cosmos … a view the world has never seen before,” Nelson announced. “These images, including the deepest infrared view of our universe that has ever been taken, show us how Webb will help to uncover the answers to questions we don’t even yet know to ask; questions that will help us better understand our universe and humanity’s place within it.”

Webb’s first observations tell the story of the universe through every phase of cosmic history — from neighboring planets outside the solar system to the most distant observable galaxies in the early universe.

Webb program director Greg Robinson predicted the images and data will “have a profound impact on

our understanding of the universe and inspire us to dream big.”

One image of a hot, puffy planet outside the solar system clearly reveals the signature of water, along with evidence of haze and clouds.

A view of Stephan’s Quintet, a compact group of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus, reveals the velocity and composition of gas near its supermassive black hole.

Webb’s look at the “Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula unveils the earliest, rapid phases of star formation.

Maybe, you’ve already marveled at the collection of cosmic imagery.

But if you want to spend more time reviewing the images, they can be found at nasa.gov/webbfirstimages.

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Escape to space in the dog days of summer.

What looks like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening is the edge of a young, star-forming region in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by a camera on NASA’s James Webb space telescope, the image reveals previously obscured areas of star birth. Called the Cosmic Cliffs, the region is the edge of a gigantic, gaseous cavity roughly 7,600 light-years away.

Leffis Key work day set

Closed-toe shoes recommended.

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and the Manatee County Natural Resources Department is calling volunteers to Leffis Key for a day of planting in the Bradenton Beach preserve.

Volunteers will assemble about 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, to plant native grasses and groundcover.

SBEP recommends volunteers get outfitted for the job — with sunscreen, water bottles, shirts with long sleeves and shoes, not sandals.

Lunch will be provided in a picnic pavilion across Gulf Drive at Coquina Beach.

For more information, call the county at 941-742-5923.

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Zeek “Megalodon” griffin shows good form on his ride as instructor Christian DeWitt looks on during July’s surf camp.

BelOW: sophia “sofa” Darby takes wave to shore.

Campers and instructors of the West Coast surf shop surf camp pose July 15 at the conclusion of camp. Islander Photos: Courtesy Kaitlin Kee

Surf camp produces young waveriders

By Kevin P. Cassidy Islander Reporter

It’s summer and surf’s up.

The West Coast Surf Shop hosted its annual summer youth surfing camp over three weeks in June and July at the 39th Street beach, just south of the Manatee Public Beach and the shop.

Some familiar faces put on the camp, starting with Brandi Brady, Cassidy daughter of surf shop owners Ronnie and Jim Brady, along with longtime camp instructor and middle school teacher, Charlene

Noah “shredder” Winkler rides a small wave to the beach during the July 11-15 surf camp hosted by the West Coast surf shop.

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Belsito. A host of young instructors also lent expertise, some learners in camps past.

The first order of business at surf camp is the assignment of proper nicknames. There’s little science in choosing said nicknames but there are interesting results. For example, Noah Winkler was assigned “Shredder,” presumably because he shreds waves.

Sophia Darby got “Sofa,” Zeek Griffin received “Megaladon,” while Maverick Champ was “Big Dino.”

Camp places an emphasis on water safety and skincare. After that, it’s all about learning how to catch some waves and have fun.

After going through a “dry run” on the beach in basics — how to paddle and pop up onto the board — the groms are pushed into their first waves by their instructors.

The surf was better than usual for most of the camp — thanks to some weather moving through most afternoons — giving the campers tasty waves for their first forays.

Approximately 25-30 kids ages 5 to 11 years took part in the week-long camps and everyone from the instructors to the kids had a blast, according to Kaitlin Kee, who provided photos for publication.

For more information on surf camp, call the West Coast Surf Shop at 941-778-1001.

Key Royale golf stymied by rain Due to the frequent rains, golf action was limited to two group outings, starting July 26 with the men’s weekly nine-hole modified-Stableford system match.

Mike Clements grabbed clubhouse bragging rights with a score of plus-4, a point better than second-place finisher Kurt Snouffer.

Rain canceled the women’s July 27 event but members were back on the course July 28 for a ninehole shamble. First place went to the team of Deb and Dave Richardson, Jim Hill and Quentin Talbert, who combined on a 2-over-par 34.

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Doyle and Kriebel were back in the mix at the July 30 games, this time as opponents. Doyle teamed up with Jerry Disbrow and cruised to the day’s championship in a 23-9 victory over Kriebel and Bob Baker.

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

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Fall soccer plans at the center Registration for the youth fall soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island is open for players 4-14 years of age.

The last day to register is Aug. 22.

Cost to play in the league is $10 for members and $130 for nonmembers.

Games will be played Tuesday evenings at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, with some Mondays mixed in if needed to fill in the schedule.

Evaluations and team picks are scheduled for Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. for the 8-10 age division while the 11-14 division evaluations are set for 7 p.m.

The center is looking for volunteer coaches and team sponsors for the youth league.

The center also is taking registrations for its adult fall soccer league.

The last day to register is Aug. 30.

Cost for the season is $10 for members, and $120 for nonmembers The adult league schedule runs from Sept. 8 to Nov. 3 with all games played on Thursday evenings.

For more information, contact the center at programs@centerami.org or 941-778-1908.

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Macks exploit summer hatch bait, anglers cash in on bite

By Capt. Danny stasny Islander Reporter

Despite the scorching rays of the sun making outdoor activities feel like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island remained consistent for yet another week.

And with the arrival of large schools of bait throughout the bay, it’s time to add a new species to the roster.

The large schools of hatch bait stasny attract many species to the dinner table and one of the most apparent is Spanish mackerel.

As we progress through the summer and into early fall, we should see greater numbers of this popular fish in Tampa Bay. You’ll be able to find macks with little effort as long as you take my tip. It’s as easy as locating the bait schools. If you can find the bait, you can find the macks. Once you found the macks, catching them can be exciting, as they are a high-speed voracious fish that’s willing to strike at anything that resembles a small shiner.

You can go right to the source and use live shiners, just remember to use a long shank hook, as a mack’s teeth are unforgiving on a fluorocarbon leader. The obvious solution for this dilemma is use a steel leader, but you may find your hookup ratio goes way down — these fish will see the steel leader and will turn off a bait. They are known to take a variety of artificials.

Silver spoons, small jigs and Gotcha plugs are excellent choices for targeting mackerel.

Ultimately, you’re better off carrying an ample supply of terminal tackle. Whether it’s artificials or hooks, you need to have plenty on hand.

What’s nice about macks is you don’t need to have a boat to catch them. Fishing from bridges, the shoreline along the passes and at local piers will suffice as long as the baits schools are present.

One of the best places to target macks is at the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. With an armload of gear and a short walk out to the end of the pier, you can be

Fisher Nathan Mayes of Palmetto shows off an approximately 20-pound tarpon — about 35 inches long — caught July 28 on a 5-inch soft plastic swimbait from the shore at Coquina Beach near the longboat Pass Bridge.

Palmetto resident Nathan Mayes kneels with an approximately 8-footlong, 250-pound bull shark caught July 14 off the beach on longboat Key about three miles south of longboat Pass. the shark, which bit on a red grouper carcass, was released.

casting and catching within minutes.

There are advantages to fishing at the R&R. For one, if you run out of hooks or lures, they sell tackle.

Secondly, there’s a service bar, where you can get out of the sun and enjoy a soda or a cold beer and also a bite to eat. Remember to stay hydrated in the August heat.

Once you’ve caught some mackerel, you may wonder about what to do with them. If you’re planning on keeping them for dinner, I suggest keeping them on ice until you’re ready to fillet the fish. Cutting the throat and bleeding them when they’re caught is not a bad idea either.

And, only keep what you think you can eat in one meal, as macks are best eaten the day they are caught.

They become strong-flavored over time and the flavor is fishy — at that point, the macks are best suited as shark bait.

Although the daily limit for Spanish mackerel is 15 per person, you might not need to keep that many. The minimum size is 12 inches from the nose to the fork of the tail. You’ll also want to evaluate this as most macks under 15 inches to the fork don’t have much meat on them. So hold out for larger fish for your cooler.

On my Just Reel charters, I’m seeing good action on spotted seatrout while working the deeper grass flats in Tampa Bay. Many are falling 13-14 inches, which is just under the minimum size of 15 inches, but the sheer numbers of catches are making up for the lack of keeper fish.

There are other species mixed in with the trout bite, including the macks, ladyfish, small sharks and some tasty mangrove snapper.

Targeting snook along the shallow flats is consistent, with most hookups falling between 20-30 inches.

Capt. David White was still catching limits of American red snapper on his offshore charters in the Gulf of Mexico, before the summer season for the fishery closed Aug. 1. Frozen sardines worked well as bait when fished on a bottom rig. Most snapper catches were occurring in depths exceeding 150 feet of water.

Red grouper were being caught in those areas, too.

Moving inshore, targeting mangrove snapper and catch-and-release snook is proving to be the best action for clients. Some juvenile tarpon also are taking a hook along deeper grass flats for a fun fight.

Capt. Jason Stock is back from vacation, focusing his time trolling for pelagic species while working offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. This technique is resulting in a variety of species, including kingfish, blackfin tuna and bonito. Lucky anglers are hooking into an occasional wahoo. Bottom fishing is producing great action.

Limits of big American red snapper are being caught, as well as red grouper and yellowtail snapper.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier is seeing vast amounts of hatch bait schooling around the perimeter of the pier. For those in the know, this means Spanish mackerel will follow. Casting speck rigs, silver spoons and Gotcha plugs into Tampa Bay is resulting in numerous hookups with these popular toothy fish.

On light spinning gear, the macks are thrilling to have on your line. An abundance of high-speed dragscreaming runs propelled by their large tails makes them highly enjoyable for anglers. And they’re not bad table fare as long as you’re icing them down and putting them in the fry pan within hours.

Other catches at the R&R include mangrove snapper, redfish and catch-and-release snook — all taking live shrimp.

Capt. Warren Girle is catching a wide variety of species while fishing the flats of Sarasota Bay. Spotted seatrout are being caught frequently while working the deeper grass flats in depths of 5-8 feet. Mixed in with the trout are macks, mangrove snapper and an occasional juvenile tarpon. In fact, Girle had one tarpon recently that was near 60 pounds.

Fishing shallower flats for redfish and snook is working well. The snook are the most apparent bite in the shallows with an occasional redfish mixed in.

Lastly, Girle says working the artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico is resulting in mangrove snapper and juvenile grouper, as well as a few over-slot snook for his anglers.

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The anniversary bash at the studio will feature live music by Trevor Bystrom, wine and snacks, and discounts on classes and goods.

For more information, visit saltybuddhaco.com or rifield’s Hydro Clean jobs have been on AMI, which call 941-209-8848. puts him on the spot when news happens.

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The West Bradenton resident gets a kick out of drone photography, a hobby with a learning curve.

He bought his first drone in 2019 and practiced for hours at Bradenton’s G.T. Bray Park.

“I’d say it was a few months before I got completely comfortable with flying it,” Merrifield said July 29. “Now I’ll take it a mile offshore and get shots and look for wildlife.”

The Illinois native and father of Kaiman two is passionate about landscape and wildlife photography.

He’s captured animals in their native habitats across the country, from dolphins and sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to deer, elk and moose in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park.

“With animals, like out west, you sit there and you wait and all of a sudden a moose comes walking out of nowhere,” Merrifield said. “And it’s like, ‘Oh wow,’ and your heart starts beating because you’ve got to get that shot, got to get dialed in.”

What began as a hobby for Merrifield, owner of Hydro Clean, a pressure washing and window cleaning service, became a side hustle in June when The Islander newspaper reached out, asking to share a photo.

The newspaper has now published numerous photos — including sharks and rays this week — and Merrifield hopes to launch into work for real estate sales, property inspectors, developers and others in need of aerial photographs and videos.

Meanwhile, Merrifield hopes to keep building on his pressure washing, window cleaning work.

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erty owners in the city since the entire municipality is within a FEMA-designated repetitive-loss area. with creating a community outreach plan to secure The plan will go before city commissioners at an the change. upcoming meeting.

Their outreach plan includes: The commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, • Creating an educational brochure on flood infor- Aug. 23, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Directions mation and providing it and other printed materials to attend via Zoom can be found at holmesbeachfl. to the public at city hall; org.

• Creating a flood and hurricane protection information page on the city website, holmesbeachfl.org; • Using social media, such as NextDoor and the building department’s Facebook page, to educate people about flooding and the city’s mitigation efforts; • Using news releases and email blasts to inform residents and property owners.

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HB tackles FEMA insurance ratings, lowers costs

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach’s plan to lower flood insurance payments took two meetings to hammer out.

Now, their savings plan is a vote away.

The Holmes Beach Program for Public Information Committee agreed July 28 on a list of community outreach efforts that could improve the municipality’s community rating system grade.

The CRS is a voluntary incentive program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency that provides discounts for community flood insurance premiums based on ratings for community floodplain management practices.

The city currently has a CRS rating of 6, providing a 20% reduction in residential flood insurance rates, but created the PPI to improve community outCompiled by Kane Kaiman reach and potentially improve the city’s rating to 5, which would result in a 25% reduction.

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The chamber began a membership drive Aug. 1.

Through Sept 1., members who recruit others to the organization will be entered into a drawing for a free 2023 membership and each recruit earns an entry.

New members receive a host of benefits, including a free advertising insert in the chamber’s printed newsletter and a listing in the organization’s 2023 official visitors guide and business directory.

New members in July include: AMI Coconuts; AMI Guy LLC; Surfing Coconut; My Beach Concierge; Goosehead Insurance/Courtney Grandstrand Agency; and Suncoast Surfrider Foundation.

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RePORteR WANteD: Full- to part-time.

Print media, newspaper experience required.

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

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

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

References upon request. 618-977-9630.

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.

SERVICES NeeD A RIDe to airports? tampa, st. Pete, sarasota. gary, 863-409-5875. gvoness80@ gmail.com.

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

CleANINg: VACAtION, CONstRuCtION, residential, commercial and windows. licensed and insured. 941-756-4570.

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.

HANDYMAN AND CleANINg services.

Move-ins and outs. Affordable. Call Fred, 941-356-1456.

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

ONlINe NOtARY AND mobile notary now serving Manatee County. Call to book, 941301-8262. Available evenings and weekends. gettINg MARRIeD? I will be your wedding officiant. Call Rev. James Mcubbin, 941253-6649.

KNOWleDgeABle CARe llC! In-home care and support, private duty only. We are here to help, please, give us a call, 941-5678499.

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

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

941-920-3840.

BeACH seRVICe air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call Bill eller, 941-795-7411.

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

BARNes lAWN AND landscape llC. Design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell. 941-705-1444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com.

COllINs lANDsCAPe lIgHtINg: Outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-279-9947. MJC24373@ gmail.com. seARAY sPRINKleR seRVICes. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. 941-920-0775.

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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 Continued

RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

ANGELO’S LAWN CARE: Mow, edge, string trimming, blow. Starting at $20/cut.

Licensed/insured. 941-217-9000.

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES: Motorization. 30 years on AMI. Call Keith Barnett, Barnett Blinds, 941-730-0516.

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

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

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

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

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

WESTBAY COVE condo, Holmes Beach.

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

2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME with separate living/dining room, sunroom and screen porch and laundry room, 1,100 sf. Central air and heat. Partially furnished. A short bike ride to the beach in beautiful Sunny Shores.

Annual rental, $2,700/month. Large space available to park boat, RV and extra car for additional $300/month. No pets or smokers.

828- 817-3810.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA, pool, canal with boat lift. Home on Key Royale. 1,700 sf. 941-713-1586.

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.

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND December still available. 2B/1BA, across from bay, 2-miles to Bradenton Beach. Fully furnished. Pet friendly. $2,800/month. Weekly rates available. 941-773-1552.

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.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND: 2BR/1BA. January, February, March 2023 season. $13,200 for three months. Steps to beach and restaurants. 55-plus, heated pool. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.

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

TIRED OF 800 numbers? Local face-to-face real estate services at internet commission prices. Buy, sell, property management and rentals. Call us. Real Estate Mart, 941-3561456.

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941-447-8372 airports • shops • dining

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County runs code enforcement sweep in Cortez

By Kane Kaiman Islander Reporter

PropertyWatch

Carol Bernard

Island real estate transactions

Stack those crab traps neatly.

As part of a yearlong, countywide initiative, code enforcement officers combed an area south of Cortez Road from the Cortez Bridge to 26th Street West in Bradenton in April and will return the week of Aug. 22 to scour properties north of Cortez Road from the bridge to 51st Street West for violations.

During the April sweep — which included the fishing village of Cortez — officers encountered 87 restricted vehicle violations, 77 inoperable vehicles and documented 11 trash and debris sites, 82 outdoor storage violations, 11 overgrowth violations and four commercial vehicle violations.

The officers also noted one structural violation.

Properties in the fishing village, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995, and surrounding areas in Cortez are not subject to several county codes that allow some items to be stored on owners’ land.

Boats, crab traps and other fishing gear fill the lawns of many Cortez residences.

In a July 20 email to The Islander, county information outreach manager Bill Logan said portable signage will be deployed in the region north of Cortez Road alerting residents to the upcoming sweeps.

“There will be plenty of notice,” he said. “The more we get the word out, the better the response and compliance will be.”

In addition to dilapidated and unauthorized vehi-

T hinking about what

is best for your rental property? If so, choose QUALITY over quantity, and get in touch with us!

510 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 1,277 sq ft 2BR/2BA pool home on a 3,141 sq ft lot built in 2014 sold June 28 by Gory’s Prop LLC to Stewart for $2,280,000, list price $2,300,000.

1603 Gulf Drive, #19, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sq ft 1BR/1BA Tradewinds condo built in 1971 sold June 30 by Steward to Hedlund for $500,000, list price $519,000.

310 68th St., #B, Holmes Beach, a 1,221 sq ft 2BR/2BA home on a 4,500 sq ft lot built in 1973 sold June 30 by Bools to Elarbee for $835,000, list price was $898,000.

524 68th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,588 sq ft 2BR/2BA A fishing vessel rests July 20 on a trailer in a grassy home on a 8,800 sq ft lot built in 1969 sold July 15 by lot on the corner of 45th Avenue West and 123rd street West in the historic village of Cortez. Islander Reilly’s Trust to Tarm Rentals LLC for $1,200,000, list price $1,785,000.

Photo: Kane Kaiman Compiled by Island Real Estate staff. Island Real cles in homeowner’s lawns, code violations include Estate sales professionals can be reached at 941-778unpermitted signs, businesses operating in residential 6066, islandreal.com. areas, noise disturbances and criminal nuisance activities.

By lisa Neff For more info, call 311 or visit mymanatee.org.

Anna Maria

MarketWatch

Your Biz

TRIM notices due Aug. 15

TRIM notices will go out to Anna Maria Island property owners Aug. 15.

The “Truth in Millage” notices can help property owners determine whether they’ll need to trim household budgets to pay higher property taxes.

The notices from the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s office will contain proposed ad valorem rates for each taxing authority, as well as the current year’s rates, the rollback rates and the estimated tax amounts.

The notices also will contain non-ad valorem taxes, as well as market, assessed and taxable property values and dates for public hearings on fiscal 2022-23 budgets.

A property owner who wants to challenge an appraised value can petition the value adjustment board. The deadline is 25 days after the TRIM notice’s mailing date.

For more info, go online to manateepao.gov.

Meanwhile, the deadline for taxing authorities to provide the property appraiser their proposed maximum millage rates is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

— lisa Neff

MIKE NORMAN REALTY EST. 1978

For professional real estate sales, call a true island native, born and raised on Anna Maria Island.

Marianne Norman-Ellis.

941.778.6696

3340 E. Bay Drive, HB Office 941 462 4016

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Chantelle

WWW.CHANTELLELEWIN.COM

source: Realtor.com

Resources for storm info

Twitter

• National Hurricane Center: @NWsNHC, @NHC_Atlantic.

• National Weather Service: @NWs, @NWstampaBay

On the web

• County emergency management: mymanatee.org.

• State emergency management: floridadisaster.org.

• FEMA: fema.gov.

• National Hurricane Center: nhc.noaa.gov

News

• The Islander: islander.org • Bradenton Herald: bradenton.com • Sarasota Heraldtribune: heraldtribune.com

MORGAN LEWIS REALTY

413 Pine Ave. Anna Maria

Decades of island experience … the call that could save you thousands!

Call Mark, 941-518-6329 morganlewisrealty@gmail.com

Mike Norman Realty

3BR/2BA den plus private pool and hot tub. $699,000.

When it comes to buying or selling your home, Please, CALL ME FIRST! Let my years of experience work for you.

Median listing home price: $3.4 million, trending up 90.8% year-over-year.

Median sold home price: $2.4 million.

Listings: 62 properties, $659,500-$8.4 million.

Bradenton Beach Median listing home price: $912,000, trending down 49.3% year-over-year.

Median sold home price: $635,000.

Listings: 34 properties, $299,900-$6.5 million.

Holmes Beach Median listing home price: $1.8 million, up 60.1% year-over-year.

Median sold home price: $927,000.

Listings: 82 properties, $80,000-$28.5 million.

Chantelle Lewin Broker Associate Licensed since 1983

941.713.1449

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RELEASE DATE: 7/31/2022

New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword

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IT’S ALL ON THE TABLE

BY GREG SLOVACEK / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Greg Slovacek is a software engineer from San Francisco. This is his first published crossword. He finds puzzle making similar in a way to programming — each involves problem-solving within constraints. He enjoys puzzles that have layers to be uncovered, which is certainly true of today’s. — W. S. A note on Texas hold’em (useful for completing this puzzle): Players seek to combine up to two of the cards they hold with cards laid out on the table to make the best possible five-card poker hand.

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43 ‘‘Forbidden’’ fragrance 46 Biblical verb with thou 47 One after the other 50 Model Banks 52 Bhutanese bovines 53 Fire-resistant tree Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more Answers: than 4,000 past puzzles, page 28 nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

57 Fruit also called blackthorn 58 Works as a mixologist 60 Raid and plunder 62 Taken (with) 65 Waterworks, e.g.: Abbr.

66 Zip 69 Put on the map, say 71 Control element in medical trials 73 Anger 75 Do some hemming, but not hawing 76 Zip 78 Waters of the world, figuratively 80 From Serbia or Croatia, say 81 Anne Hathaway’s role in 2010’s ‘‘Alice in Wonderland’’ 83 Actress Perlman of ‘‘Cheers’’ 85 Uses a ride-ordering service 86 Public discussion venues 88 1975 Wimbledon winner 90 Daybreaks 92 Roulette bets with nearly 1:1 odds 94 Old imperial title 96 Steve Martin, Tina Fey and Drew Barrymore, all more than five times 101 Fraser of 1999’s ‘‘The Mummy’’ 103 Groups within groups 106 100 percent 107 Part of U.S.D.A.: Abbr.

108 Original first name of Mickey Mouse 111 It can have a French or pistol grip 112 What can keep a bubble from bursting 115 Trumpeter Armstrong 119 F.D.R. initiative for workers’ rights 120 Sci-fi author Asimov 121 ‘‘That’s cool, man’’ 123 Some loungewear 126 ‘‘Whole ____ Love’’ (Led Zeppelin hit) 127 Artifacts 128 Held in high regard 129 Scornful look 130 Philosopher Descartes 131 1998 Matt Damon film featuring this puzzle’s game

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122 Chill 124 Give new hope to 125 1960s campus activist grp.

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