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aBove: actors tom Lipinski, left, Keesha Sharp and albert Jones relax with the hometown news in the Beach Bistro dining room in Holmes Beach. rigHt: the actors and crew prepare for a shot on the dining deck at Star fish co. in cortez. the movie crew moved about in locations on the island and mainland last week, including restaurants, beach homes, a warehouse and the Bradenton Police department, while shooting “dark my Light.” more on the movie, page 3.

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BB voters return Chappie to mayor’s office By tomas gomez islander reporter

It’s incumbent upon John Chappie to return to city hall.

Voters reelected him mayor of BradenStudying for 2022 session. ton Beach Nov. 2.

23 The longtime officeholder defeated challenger Soccer, golf, David Galuszka 242-106, horseshoes on ami. 24 winning with 69.45% of the vote. cool blast moves fish Turnout was 48.9%, from usual haunts. 25 according to the Manatee chappie County Supervisor of ElecISL BIZ: anna maria attractions. 26 tions website.

Chappie sat in a chair under an umbrella CLASSIFIEDS. 28-29 down the road from the retired Bradenton Beach volunteer fire hall, 201 Second St. N., puzzle. 31 throughout the polling hours.

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Two familiar faces retained their seats and another familiar person is returning to the Holmes Beach City Commission.

Residents voted Nov. 2 to reelect Commissioners Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek, as well as former Commissioner Pat Morton, according to official results from the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office.

Commissioners serve two-year terms and earn $7,690 annually.

Schaefer received the most votes with 658 — 21.85% of the 3,007 votes cast between the five candidates vying for a commission seat.

Soustek received the second-most votes with 638, or 21.19% of the vote.

Morton gained his seat with the thirdmost votes, 631, or 20.96%, 22 more votes than candidate Renee Ferguson received in her loss.

Candidate John Monetti, also a former commissioner, received the least votes with 475, or 15.78% of the total.

The city’s two voting precincts, 303 and 305, featured slightly different results.

Voters from precinct 303 chose Morton, Schaefer and Soustek as their top three candidates, with 336, 378 and 363 votes, respectively.

Ferguson received the next-highest number of votes in the precinct with 306, or 19.12% of the 1,600 votes counted for the precinct.

He was joined by his brother, Joe, who said, “He’s the only man I’d ever stand out on the street and hold a sign for.”

And it seems the mayor’s campaigning paid off.

“I’m humbled,” Chappie told The Islander. “I’m grateful to our residents for their support. This is my home. This is their home. We’ve got a lot of great things going on in the city and we’ve got a lot of great work planned for the community. I’m thankful to have their support.”

Chappie has a full agenda ahead in his new term — plans to underground the city’s utilities, confront party houses and support residential life in the tourist town.

Chappie has been a fixture in Bradenton Beach politics, beginning on the planning and zoning board and first elected to the city

commission in 1997, serving until elected mayor in 2001. He termed out as mayor in 2007 and was elected a county commissioner in 2008.

In 2011, he declined to seek reelection to the county board and opted for another go on the Bradenton Beach commission. He termed out as commissioner and retook the mayor’s seat in 2017, defeating incumbent Mayor Bill Shearon and since serving as mayor.

Galuszka was not available for comment by phone Nov. 2 or Nov. 4.

The challenger ran on the belief that residents weren’t being heard.

His campaign stressed affordable housing for residents, parking access, addressing traffic and improved drainage. turN to BB mayor, Page 3

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lots, 490 Election Day votes and no early voting.

“I’m anxious to roll up my sleeves and get started SEO deputy chief Sharon Stief told The Islander on another year,” he added.

However, voters from precinct 305 chose Ferguson as their top candidate with 303 votes, or 21.47% of the Nov. 5 that there would be no recount because no canSchaefer said that, heading into his second term as didate came within 0.5% of the winners.

1,411 votes counted for the precinct. commissioner, he is excited to launch the city’s Clean Morton received the second-most votes in the 305 Water Committee and wanted to continue pushing for precinct with 295, or 20.91%, and Schaefer received Winners react infrastructure improvements.

Morton told The Islander Nov. 3 that he is excited the third-most with 280, or 19.84%.

Soustek told The Islander Nov. 4 that she felt Soustek received the fourth-most votes in the pre- to return to the dais after spending Election Day waving “ecstatic” to be reelected and believed citizens made to voters alongside Monetti and Soustek outside the the right choices. cinct with 275, or 19.49%.

Monetti received the least votes in both pre- city’s polling site at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, “I am so happy because I feel very comfortable 248 S. Harbor Drive. cincts. now that the commissioners are good,” she said. “They “I’m very happy to rejoin it,” Morton said. “It’s have integrity. They love the city. …We’ll move forPrecinct 303 is bordered to the south by Key Royale Drive, the city’s northern border with Anna always my pleasure to serve. I just like to serve and ward and do it right for the community.” help people.”

Maria, the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. City clerk Stacey Johnston told The Islander Nov. Morton, who served as commissioner for 17 con- 4 that a swearing-in ceremony was tentatively schedPrecinct 305 is bordered by the city’s southern border with Bradenton Beach, Key Royale Drive to secutive years before losing his seat in the 2020 elec- uled for 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at city hall, 5801 tion, will succeed Commission Chair Jim Kihm, who Marina Drive, but the date awaits confirmation from the north, the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. According to the SEO, 24.74% of eligible voters declined to run, citing “personal reasons.” the SEO for the certified election results.

Schaefer told The Islander Nov. 3 that he is happy submitted ballots countywide.

In Holmes Beach, there were 1,272 total ballots to continue as commissioner.

“I’m delighted that I was reelected and have the cast with 2,744 eligible voters, resulting in a 46.35% Vote 2021, by the numbers trust and confidence from the people in our commuturnout.

Bradenton Beach mayoral race Of the votes cast, 602 were mail-in ballots, 25 nity,” Schaefer said. “I think what the election has John Chappie 242 69.54% provided is an indication that our constituents want were early votes and 645 were Election Day votes.

David Galuszka 106 30.46% During the last odd-numbered election year, 2019, stability within our commission and an approach based BB Amendment 1 to eliminate term limits voters cast 898 ballots, consisting of 408 mail-in bal- on reasonableness.”

No, for rejection 177 51.91% Yes, for approval 164 48.09% Commissioner Carol Soustek, right, does HB commission continued from page 1

Holmes Beach commission, electing 3 of 5

a “happy dance” on learning the results of the Holmes Beach commission race on election night Nov. 2 at a gathering hosted

by Commissioner Terry Schaefer, left, who is chatting over the vote count with Mayor Judy Titsworth. Commissioner-elect Pat Morton was contacted at home, where he said, “Awesome news. I’m ready.”

Schaefer commented that he’s grateful to serve and thanked the people who campaigned on his behalf, especially wife VIcky. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Pat Morton Terry Schaefer Carol Soustek Renee Ferguson John Monetti

631 658 638 609 475

20.96% 21.85% 21.19% 20.23% 15.78%

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Islandwide vote on school board ad valorem tax

Yes, for continuation 47,206 69.27% No, against continuation 20,946 30.73 Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office unofficial returns

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Mayor John Chappie arrives Nov. 2 to the retired Bradenton Beach volunteer fire hall to cast his vote. Chappie, on the ballot in the mayoral race, was the first in the city to vote on Election Day. Islander Photo: Tomas Gomez

“Dark My Light” writer and film director Neal Dhand poses with 9-month-old daughter Petra and wife Katrina Clauhs Dhand. Neal Dhand gave The Islander a synopsis for his film: “Mitchell Morse (Albert Jones) is a beach town detective. His investigating is derailed by a contentious relationship with this new partner, Dreffus Trier (Tom Lipinski), his fracturing relationship with his wife (Keesha Sharp) and his own slipping sanity. Katrina’s parents, Herbert and Peggi Clauhs, reside on Key Royale and the Dhands have visited AMI many times — which led to their decision to film here. Kat said that along with “lots of island peeps” helping, she is feeding the crew and actors — some 35-40 people — breakfast, snacks and a big meal daily. Katrina also told The Islander the film title is from a poem by Theodore Roethke: “Dark, dark my light, and darker my desire. My soul, like some heat-maddened summer fly, Keeps buzzing at the sill. Which I is I?” Neal Dhand is a writer and director, known for “The Well,” 2020, and “Crooked & Narrow,” 2016. The Islander remains anxious for a viewing date for the “hometown” movie and we’ll keep you posted.

— Bonner Joy

Click! The Islander welcomes news of the milestones in readers’ lives. Send notices to news@islander.org.

BB Mayor continued from page 1

The mayor in Bradenton Beach serves as vice chair of the community redevelopment agency and chair of the city commission.

It’s a “weak mayor” system, wherein the commission — including the mayor — vote on public matters while the mayor administers commission policy and directives.

Chappie is beginning his third and final term as mayor, based on the limits in the city charter.

He will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at city hall, along with Commissioners Jan Vosburgh and Jake Spooner, who were reelected without opposition on the ballot.

Spooner has told The Islander a previous change in wards allowed him a fourth consecutive term and the city attorney has not replied to the Islander on the question of precedent.

On the Nov. 2 ballot, Amendment 1, a proposal to amend the city charter to remove the three-term limit for elected officials was rejected.

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2 AM commissioners retain seats, 3rd seat up for grabs By ryan Paice islander reporter

Election Day was uneventful for Anna Maria voters.

Incumbent Commissioners Carol Carter and Jonathan Crane retained their seats Nov. 2 for additional two-year terms after being unopposed for reelection.

Carter, who became a full-time resident in 2006 and has served as commissioner since 2013, will enter her fifth term on the dais.

Crane, who was elected to the commission in 2019, will enter his second term.

Commissioners also will vote later this month to fill a third seat that was held by Doug Copeland, who chose not to run for reelection after serving the remainder of former Commissioner Joe Muscatello’s term.

Copeland, who served as commissioner 2013-19, rejoined the dais by commission appointment in July after Muscatello vacated his seat to move to West Virginia.

Three residents have applied to fill the seat as of Nov. 5: Jack Bergbom, Robert Kingan and Sharon Wisniewski.

Bergbom wrote in his application: “Put residents first. More grouper, less tourists. Put the sidewalks back on Pine Avenue.”

Kingan, an eight-year resident of the city, wrote in his application that he has expertise in land planning, such as surveying, zoning and lease negotiations.

He added that he has previously worked with other

municipalities on “infrastructure matters.”

Wisniewski, a five-year resident and current member of the city’s historic preservation board, served in the U.S. military and wrote in her application that she is “great on teams or carter as a leader.”

“I want to help preserve the unique aspects of the island that make it such a great place for residents and tourists,” she wrote.

Wisniewski previously applied to succeed former Commissioner Amy crane Tripp, who vacated her seat in 2020 to move to North Carolina, but lost out on the appointment to Commissioner Doris “Deanie” Sebring.

Applications to fill the post can be completed at city hall or online at cityofannamaria.com.

Commissioners are paid $4,800 a year.

The four seated commissioners will vote to determine who is appointed to the fifth seat at their meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.

Carter and Crane — and possibly the new appointee — will be sworn for new terms at an organizational meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, also at city hall.

Both meetings will be open to the public with masks recommended. Instructions to attend via teleconference are available at cityofannamaria.com.

Holmes Beach resident Larry Zahner talks with poll workers Janet Schmoll and robert Philpott Nov. 2 while waiting for the polling site at St. Bernard catholic church to open for election day. islander Photos: ryan Paice

Holmes Beach resident Larry Zahner exits the poll showing off his “i voted” sticker Nov. 2.

He was the first person to vote at St. Bernard catholic church, which served as a polling site for the city’s two voting precincts.

Meetings

Anna Maria City Nov. 17, 2 p.m., commission.

Nov. 18, 9 a.m., special magistrate. CANCELED Dec. 9, 2 p.m., commission (organizational).

Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 941708-6130, cityofannamaria.com.

Bradenton Beach Nov. 15, 10 a.m., swearing in.

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

Nov. 18, noon, commission.

Dec. 1, 9 a.m., CIP. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 941-778-1005, cityofbradentonbeach.com.

Holmes Beach Nov. 18, 10 a.m., code.

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

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

Bradenton Beach commissioner Jan vosburgh signs in to vote in the municipal election Nov. 2. islander Photo: tomas gomez

BB voters retain term limits

Six years and you’re out.

Bradenton Beach voters rejected a proposed amendment to the city charter Nov. 2, defeating a push by the city commission to eliminate term limits.

Voters shot down the amendment in a 165-177 vote, rejecting the proposal by a margin of 12 votes.

The ballot question was approved for referendum during a meeting at city hall May 6 in a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Ralph Cole opposing. Mayor John Chappie supported putting the amendment to a referendum, arguing that filling positions for elected officials has been difficult due to the small residential population.

Chappie, reelected Nov. 2, will be impacted by the vote.

Now entering a third term as mayor on this round of service, he is ineligible for reelection in two years under the current charter.

While the voters like Chappie, they also like limited terms.

Bradenton Beach is the only city on Anna Maria Island with term limits, restricting commissioners and the mayor to three consecutive two-year terms.

Voters also denied an attempt to remove the commission-mayor term limits from the charter in 2016.

“If the same person is there all the time, you keep getting the same thing,” voter John De Sylvester told The Islander as he entered the polling location at the retired Bradenton Beach volunteer firehouse Nov. 2.

“Everything changes in life.”

— tomas gomez

Political signs Nov. 2 dot the landscape at the Holmes Beach polling site.

West Manatee Fire Rescue None announced.

WMFR administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton, 941-761-1555, wmfr.org.

Manatee County None announced.

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

Also of interest Nov. 10, 4 p.m., Palma Sola Scenic Highway committee, Bradenton public works, 1411 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.

Nov. 11, Veterans Day, most government offices will be closed.

Nov. 25, Thanksgiving, most government offices will be closed, and also on Nov. 26.

— Lisa Neff

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Holmes Beach city commission candidate Pat morton exits the poll Nov. 2. morton, a former commissioner, won another term as commissioner with 20.96% of the vote between five candidates.

Milestones

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Submit your story with contact information to news@islander.org.

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Jon cooper, Holmes Beach property owner and tampa Bay Lightning coach, hoists the trophy on winning the Stanley cup on July 7. islander Screenshot: Bonner Joy

Voters approve Holmes Beach land swap Choosing between city commissioners wasn’t the only decision Holmes Beach residents had on Election Day. Almost 70% of voters cast ballots in the Nov. 2 election, approving a proposed land swap at 104 34th St., with 856 votes for and 371 against.

The swap involves the city transferring ownership of 2,500 square feet of right of way alongside the property to its owners in exchange for 2,911 square feet of beachfront property along the erosion control line, as well as a payment to the city of $10,000 toward an environmental project.

Property owners Jon Cooper — coach of the Stanley Cup-winning Tampa Bay Lightning — and wife Jessica Cooper proposed in May to make the exchange, which would reshape the property so they could build a new home to replace the existing structure, which encroaches on the city right of way.

The city charter requires that ordinances vacating or changing uses of direct and indirect beach access must be approved by commission and referendum vote.

Commissioners approved the item for ballot inclusion in June.

“Holmes Beach has been our home for the past seven years and this solidifies it will continue to be so for many years to come,” Jon Cooper wrote in a Nov. 3 email to The Islander. “We thank our fellow Holmes Beach citizens for standing with us so we can build a better beach together.”

Holmes Beach city commission candidates Pat morton, left, John monetti and commissioner carol Soustek, right, wave Nov. 2 to people arriving to the polling site at St. Bernard catholic church, 248 S. Harbor drive, Holmes Beach, which served the city’s two precincts. morton and Soustek won their seats with 20.96% and 21.19% of the vote respectively. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Complaint alleges HB commissioner urinated in public

Election Day didn’t pass in Holmes Beach without a little drama.

David Zaccagnino, a former city commissioner, filed a complaint Nov. 2 with the Holmes Beach Police Department alleging that City Commissioner Kim Rash urinated outdoors while at the city’s polling site at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 rash S. Harbor Drive.

An officer responded to the scene and spoke with Zaccagnino, who said he saw Rash urinate behind a dumpster and provided video showing the commissioner walking out from behind the dumpster.

Zaccagnino also provided photographs and

reported finding a wet spot behind the dumpster after the incident that he believed was urine.

The officer spoke with Rash, who denied the allegation and claimed he had inspected a fence near the dumpZaccagnino ster that he helped build years ago.

Rash joked with the officer and the people he was with at the polls and also told the officer “someone else” urinated behind the dumpster, but he refused to provide a name.

“Based on the videos and photos provided, I was unable to determine if a violation occurred,” the HBPD report states.

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Holmes Beach commissioner terry Schaefer greets friends and campaign workers at a gathering he hosted at the doctor’s office garden in Holmes Beach to thank them for their support and await the poll results — which turned out in his favor. islander Photo: Bonner Joy

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Holmes Beach commissioner Kim rash, right, and candidate renee ferguson arrive to the poll in a golf cart Nov. 2. islander Photo: ryan Paice

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Opinion

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Salute to vets, light the tree

November begins with a nod to our military veterans, in preparation for Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Veterans Day recognizes America’s veterans. It’s not a solemn day like Memorial Day — it’s a day to celebrate service — including those veterans who served with our allies.

They’re a fading number, those warriors. And I so love recalling the veterans events we sponsored for many years at the Holmes Beach Veterans Park, adjacent to city hall.

Ralph Bassett, Don Maloney, John Bacich, Harold Bergstrom and Louie Strickland. They and so many more so looked forward to coffee and sweet rolls in the morning, singing “God Bless America,” saluting the flags with the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post and hearing taps for their friends.

I recall Gene Ciliberti, the “boy Marine,” thanking us for a demonstration of the military honors at a burial service — saying how much he appreciated knowing in advance how he could expect to be honored.

It was an honor to offer our local vets the dignity that went with the day and to accept their thanks.

A few years ago, we relinquished our celebration and bowed to the parade in Anna Maria, where many gather for the pomp and circumstance and a salute to military service at the City Pier Park.

It’s a fitting tribute compared to our humble gathering.

Still, I miss those old-timers. They knew how to make an impression on us — and the world.

Here are some veteran facts: The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. ... There are around 19 million U.S. veterans as of this year. Gulf War-era veterans account for the largest share, having surpassed Vietnam-era veterans in 2016.

Yes, November pulls the trigger for the holidays.

Imagine my surprise when, on the evening of Nov. 2, I approached the corner at Manatee Beach to see Moss Insurance blazing with holiday lights. With Christmas decor in the stores and music “jingling” on the radio, it must be time to ready the turkey and the table for a vaccinated family gathering.

You can look for “the best of” The Islander’s holiday recipe collection online at islander.org, including how to wrestle the turkey, Granny’s dressing, cranberry relish and, to top it off, rum cake and sugar cookies.

You won’t be sorry if you start prepping and cooking these recipes early!

Why not have that turkey sandwich now?!

Light the tree! Let the holidays begin …

Your

Opinion

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org

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Pure magic Holmes Beach resident deb Sneddon writes to the editor: this year saw another amazing Halloween coven with this ever-growing, always loving, amazingly generous group of friends and neighbors that welcomes opportunities to celebrate each other and to make a little difference for someone else. their donations made it possible to give $2,300, which will be matched by the Louis & gloria flanzer Philanthropic trust, to HoPe family Services. a sincere thanks to the Porch and Harry’s grill, both in anna maria, for setting aside a special place for ami Witches gone Wild and for embracing our local effort. a beautiful example of the power of a community gathering and a case for keeping our local communities alive and vibrant. islander courtesy Photo

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treasures.

And a special thank you to Frank Williams for making excellent signs and banners.

Everyone had a wonderful time and it was a beautiful day for homeless animals at Palmetto’s Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club.

Lisa Williams, president, Moonracer Animal Rescue (Islander office manager)

Moonracer Animal Rescue would like to thank our fantastic sponsors and incredible volunteers for a successful and fun third annual golf tournament Oct. 23.

The event organizers, Toni Lyon and Jamie Pasko, did a spectacular job making sure the day was a success. We also are grateful for the work done by Shellie Szeezil and JoAnn Hamil on creating outstanding raffle baskets that were a huge hit.

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Engineering the skyway a team with Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall and macdonald engineers poses in the early 1950s. the firm worked on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge across tampa Bay, as well as the Sunshine State Parkway between fort Pierce and Hollywood and the John e. matthews Bridge in Jacksonville. a.W “Bud” Brown, seated by a post and wearing a plaid shirt, served as foreperson and lived on anna maria island.

Boom time for Bimini Bay a pamphlet circulated in 1953 advertises opportunities in Bimini Bay estates on anna maria island. developer Walter Hardin, a real estate agent and former member of congress, drove the project. islander Photos: courtesy manatee county Public Library System

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10&20 years ago

In the Nov. 7, 2001, issue

• Bradenton Beach Vice Mayor John Chappie replaced incumbent Gail Cole as mayor. In Ward 1, incumbent Commissioner Bill Arnold won a second term, defeating challenger Harry Brown. In Ward 3, Ross Benjamin defeated opponent Connie Drescher, a former commissioner and mayor.

• Debates arose at a special meeting of the Anna Maria City Commission and the Southwest Florida Water Management District regarding solutions to flooding. Anna Maria Commissioner Jay Hill argued Swiftmud intensified flooding with prior work but Swiftmud engineers said many of the issues Hill described were in places they had never touched.

• A complaint filed against Anna Maria Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda over the removal of an audio tape from city hall was sent to the state attorney’s office. Skoloda said he had not altered the tape.

In the Nov. 9, 2011, issue

In the archives

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• With two taps of the gavel, outgoing Mayor Bob Bartelt opened his final Bradenton Beach City Commission meeting. Bartelt decided not to seek reelection.

• Bradenton Beach officials returned to a stinky subject, the problem of people defecating in the showers at the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

Public works officials said there was reason to suspect people missed the toilet bowls on purpose.

• The Holmes Beach Police Department received a report from Air & Energy on Avenue C that one of their plumbers found $20,000 in an air duct at an island home. The stashed cash was found wrapped in aluminum foil.

— Lisa Neff

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Holmes Beach explores community garden at Veterans Park

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Will a community garden take root in Holmes Beach?

Parks and beautification committee members reached consensus Nov. 3 to direct committee chair and city engineer Sage Kamiya to obtain cost estimates for potential changes to Veterans Park, 5801 Marina Drive, to test the concept of a community garden at the location.

Potential changes to the park include raising an existing central flower bed to seed butterfly-attracting plants and adding raised beds for garden plots around A marker at Veterans Park, which is adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

the fountain.

Kamiya began the conversation by saying it would take several months before the committee’s plans for a community garden in a city-owned vacant lot south of Grassy Point, a nature preserve at 3021 Ave. C, would come to fruition.

The city purchased the lot in 2017 for $330,000 from Clyde Dickey, but a few things must happen before the lot becomes a community garden.

Kamiya said such a project requires city commissioners to amend the comprehensive plan and adopt an ordinance rezoning the plot from residential to recreation, but couldn’t say how long the process would take.

Committee members unanimously voted to request Mayor Judy Titsworth and city staff provide a timeline for completing the rezoning process, with several expressing hope to open the garden by September 2022.

In the meantime, Kamiya said he had found old conceptual plans to do “some of what we’re talking about with our community garden” at Veterans Park and proposed revisiting the idea.

He said the location would provide several benefits, including parking at city hall, as well as appropriate zoning, so work adding a community garden could begin immediately.

HB planning commission sets date for public forum

By Ryan Paice Islander Reporter

Holmes Beach planning commissioners’ review of the city’s comprehensive plan is almost over.

But they’re seeking public input before they wrap up their work.

Planning commissioners agreed Nov. 3 to hold a public forum Dec. 8 to educate residents and visitors about their proposed changes and collect public input before the revised comp plan goes before city commissioners.

Comp plans were initiated by the state in 1989 to determine community goals and aspirations regarding development, as well as guide future legislation.

The city’s 110-page comp plan lists 10 elements, including future land use, housing and infrastructure.

The city hired LaRue Planning, a Fort Myers-based consulting firm, in January 2020 to help planning commissioners revise the comp plan and, after almost two years, the process is nearing its conclusion.

However, there has been a notable lack of public involvement in the process thus far — that’s where the forum comes in.

Planning Chair Greg Kerchner told The Islander Nov. 5 that, after almost two years of work on the document, he is hopeful attendees will support the board’s proposed changes.

“We’d like a little bit of positive reinforcement,” Kerchner said. “I think we’ve accomplished a lot. …

It’s a vast improvement over what we had and I hope anybody that comes to the meeting will agree with us — that we’re on the right path.”

The forum will have a round-robin format, with different sections of the comp plan displayed at different tables where attendees will rotate on 15-20 minute cycles.

Planning commissioners will be stationed at each table to discuss the proposed changes and take comments.

Kerchner said he would open the forum by introducing the basics of a comp plan to attendees before dividing them between the stations to begin the roundrobin.

He said the forum would be open-ended, based on discussions with the attendees.

Kerchner said that to encourage involvement, the forum would include a competition to select photographs for the revised cover page of each section of the comp plan, offering prizes for the winners.

Planning commissioners will meet next at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, for their regular monthly meeting and to discuss plans for the forum.

The forum will open at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8,

The Holmes Beach parks committee agreed Nov. 3 to explore Veterans Park, 5801 Marina Drive, as a testing ground for a community garden with raised plants beds and garden plots outside the fountain and walkways. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice

Kamiya added that, even if the committee found the site unsuitable for the proposed garden, they should discuss changes to beautify the neglected park.

Former chair Mary Lange said the committee previously found several issues with Veterans Park as a location for the community garden, including a lack of space and sunlight.

City Commissioner Carol Soustek, the commission’s liaison to the parks and beautification committee, encouraged committee members to beautify the park and use it as a location to test the success of a community garden on a smaller scale.

“It would give you a better idea of some of the problems you would establish later,” Soustek said.

Committee members expressed interest and agreed to exit city hall together so they could visit Veterans Park and discuss potential changes or issues with the location.

Before adjourning the meeting, committee members visited the park, then went back to city hall and reached consensus for cost estimates.

The committee will meet next at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. The meeting is open to the public with masks recommended.

Instructions to attend via teleconference are available at holmesbeachfl.org. at city hall.

Both the meeting and forum are open to the public with masks recommended. Instructions to attend via teleconference are available at holmesbeachfl.org.

The planning commission will review the city’s land development code — which provides regulations for zoning, development and land use — after completing the comp plan.

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Holmes Beach grapples with accommodating ‘service’ goat By ryan Paice islander reporter

a photo and complaint about a goat and other livestock animals living in the backyard of a Key royale home appeared on facebook in a discussion about horse rides on anna maria island. islander courtesy Photo

A Nigerian dwarf goat may inspire code changes in Holmes Beach.

City commissioners reached consensus Oct. 26 to explore allowances for emotional support animals at a work session after resident Roger Danziger asked them to consider a special exemption for his wife’s emotional support animal, a goat.

Danziger, a physician, said his wife, Debbie, became physically disabled in 2018 and has since dealt with depression and anxiety.

He said they got the goat to provide emotional support to Debbie.

Danziger said the goat behaves well, has never left their fenced-in property and, after being raised alongside the family dogs, behaves like one, too.

“Frankly, she probably thinks she’s a dog,” he said.

“I support the goat in whatever way you can make Danziger said city staff recently notified him of a that became nuisances.

“We did the chicken bit, we can do the goat bit,” that happen,” resident Gale Tedhams said during public complaint about the goat and that keeping livestock is comments at the end of the meeting.

Soustek said. prohibited by city code.

He said city staff suggested he seek petition signatures from neighbors showing the goat is not a nuiPostal business sance to the community. the cortez Post office at Danziger said he could contest classifying the goat 12112 44th ave W., aka as livestock due to its status as an emotional support cortez road, is busy Nov. animal but instead asked for a special exemption.

8 with people collecting The commission did not vote on Danziger’s request mail. it is slated to stay but Commissioner Carol Soustek revisited the topic open through November during officials’ questions and comments almost three following a court ordered hours into the meeting, calling it a “touching story” eviction by the landlord in with “genuine appeal.” october, while negotiations Soustek said she wanted to further discuss the to either extend the lease issue at a work session. or write a new agreement City attorney Patricia Petruff said the city adopted are ongoing. islander an ordinance allowing urban chickens, so the action is Photo: tomas gomez not unprecedented.

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Democratic club to meet Coquina Beach Nov. 15

The Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at a pavilion at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

Club members will hear from Frank Alcock, a political science and environmental studies professor at New College of Florida in Sarasota.

Alcock’s topic is “From Kyoto to Paris to Glasgow: Where Do Things Stand with International Climate Cooperation?”

Masks will be required, as well as COVID-19 vaccination cards.

Attendees also can bring their lunch, if desired.

For more information, contact Barbara Beck at bbeckwith02@gmail.com.

Kiwanis to host meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island continues to hold weekly meetings at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

The group will hear Nov. 13 from Sue LaMastro of SHINE-Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders about Medicare supplement plans.

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

Collecting nonprofit wishes

The Islander is collecting wishes from community organizations for its annual Wish Book.

Each fall, the newspaper collects a list of needs from islandrelated nonprofits for publication at Thanksgiving.

Nonprofit representatives can submit wish lists to Lisa Neff at lisa@islander.org.

And readers, look for wishes from your favorite local groups in the Nov. 24 issue of the Islander — in time for Black Friday shopping.

For more information, call The Islander newspaper office at 941-778-7978.

Submit your social news, weddings, anniversaries, births, travel photos and event news to news@islander.org.

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People turn out for an art walk in Holmes Beach’s city center, greeted at the entrance to the artists’ guild gallery. the gallery has since remodeled and celebrated with an open house earlier this fall. a larger audience could see the improved space friday, Nov. 12, during the first art walk since the pandemic began. islander file Photo

Art walk returns to Holmes Beach downtown shops

An island tradition interrupted by the pandemic • Sun and Surf Beach Shop, 5418 Marina Drive. returns this week with an art walk through Holmes • Original Sand Dollar, 5302 Marina Drive.

Beach’s city center.

• ARTONAMI, 5604 Marina Drive.

At least eight businesses in the area are participat• Scavengers Marketplace, 5402 Marina Drive. ing in the first walk of the season, set for Friday, Nov Art walk hours will be 5:30-8 p.m.

12, including: Island Gallery West and the Artists’ Guild Gallery • Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive. will be hosting receptions with member artists, as well • Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive. as hosting artist shows.

• The Feast, 5406 Marina Drive.

For more information, call any of the participating • Restless Native, 5416 Marina Drive. businesses.

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Dust off the tricorn hats.

The Anna Maria Island Privateers will hold the 50th anniversary Black Tie Gala, set to take place Saturday, Nov. 13, at IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton.

The gala will be 5-10 p.m. and includes an opportunity to meet past scholarship recipients, enjoy musical entertainment, dancing, dinner, drinks and auctions of goods and services, including “sportscaster of the day” with a radio host.

Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased at amiprivateers.org, with a portion of the money raised benefiting the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.

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

Manatee River flower show set for Nov. 12-13

The Manatee River Garden Club Flower Show Nov. 12-13 will offer a “light-hearted look at COVID-19 creatively expressed in floral and print exhibits.”

The show theme is “Let’s Put this in the Rearview Mirror.”

The event is open to the public 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the club, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton.

Vendors will be at the show Nov. 13.

For more information, go online to manateerivergardenclub.com.

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People gather at the anna maria island turtle Watch and Shorebird monitoring tent oct. 12 at the anna maria farmer’s market in city Pier Park. members of amitW, a nonprofit organization, sold merchandise and shared information about nesting sea turtles on the island. islander Photo

Cortez to celebrate seasonal delicacy — stone crabs Cortez celebrates a seasonal delicacy with the annual Stone Crab Festival, which will take place on the waterfront in the fishing village 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 13-14.

The Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, will host the event, presenting musical entertainment and, of course, “stone crab, stone crab and more stone crab.”

Musicians will perform on three stages. The lineup includes Ted Stevens and the Doo Shots, Tim Chandler, Ragas and the Moonshiners, Doug Deming and

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Islanders will gather for Thanks-Living the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

The event — the second such celebration on Anna Maria Island — will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at City Pier Park, located at the corner of Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria.

A media notice said the celebration would support the “Green and Clean” island initiative and invited people to pack picnic baskets for themselves and bring Publix gift cards to donate for the Roser Food Pantry and All Island Denominations.

Organizers plan to provide tables, chairs and a “family blanket area” and have arranged for entertainment by musician Will Corr, as well as for community groups to staff information tables.

“Thanks-Living is a celebration of our community, fostering relationships, promoting a sense of pride in AMI and giving thanks as we enter this holiday season,” the notice read.

For more information, call the Anna Maria public works department at 941-708-6132.

Garden club selling plants

The Anna Maria Island Garden Club’s annual plant sale is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17.

The event will be in the fellowship hall at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

Shoppers will find herbs and vegetable plants, as well as flowering plants, hanging baskets and more.

Proceeds will go toward protecting native plants and birds and encouraging civic plantings and conservation.

For more information, call Charlotte Noyes at 781-983-1937.

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Mound St., Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: 941-366-5731, selby. org.

First Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m., Village of the Arts First Fridays Artwalk, 12th Street West and 12th Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: villageofthearts.com.

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradenton Farmers Market, Main ARTS & Street, downtown Bradenton. Information: realizebradenton.com, ENTERTAINMENT 941-301-8445.

Second and fourth Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Chickee Hut JamON ANNA MARIA ISLAND mers session, presented by the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Friday, Nov. 12 Cultural Center, outdoors, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Art walk in floridamaritimemuseum.org, fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.

Holmes Beach’s city center, around Gulf “Battles of the Boneless” exhibit, the Bishop Museum of Sciand Marina Drives, with visits to restauence and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Informarants, shops and galleries. Information: 941tion: bishopmuseum.org, 941-746-4131.

778-6694.

Through Jan. 16, 2022, “Prints, Ceramics and Glass from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Island Gallery West Japan,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore artist reception with Jody Goldman, Island Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: ringling.org, 941-359Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778-6648.

Through August 2022, “Seeing the Invisible” augmented reality 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Artists Guild Gallery artist reception, show- exhibit, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. casing holiday ornaments created by members. Artists’ Guild Gallery, Fee applies. Information: selby.org, 941-366-5731.

5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

AHEAD OFF AMI ONGOING ON AMI Nov. 20-21, Parrish Arts Council East2West Art Market, PalThrough Nov. 14, Island Players’ metto.

“Same Time, Next Year,” 7:30 p.m. TuesDec. 3-5, Bradenton Blues Fest, Bradenton. days-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 10009 KIDS & FAMILY Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Fee applies. Information: 941-778-5755, theislandplayers.

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Throughout November, “Walk on the Wild Side” exhibit featur- Friday, Nov. 12 10 a.m. — 40 Carrots Partners in Play, Island Library, 5701 ing work by Jody Goldman, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778- Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

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Throughout November and December, artist-crafted Christmas Saturday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. — Origami crafting, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, ornaments exhibit, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778Beach. Information: 941-778-6694.

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AHEAD ON AMI 1 p.m. — Holiday card creations, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778Dec. 10, Holiday Walk of Treasures open houses and Holiday 6341.

Carols in the Park, Anna Maria.

Jan. 13, first Friends of the Island Library 2022 lecture, Holmes Tuesday, Nov. 16 10 a.m.— Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Beach.

Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778OFF AMI 6341.

Saturday, Nov. 13 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, Swordfish Grill and Tiki, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-798-2035.

5-10 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Privateers Black tie Fundraising Gala, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941-545-7871.

Sunday, Nov. 14 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, Swordfish Grill and Tiki, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez. Information: 941-798-2035.

ONGOING OFF AMI Through Nov. 28, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens annual “Orchid Show: Aerialists from the Tree top to the Big Top” in collaboration with the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 1534

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Anna Maria observes Veterans Day with parade

The city of Anna Maria will host the Old Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Day Parade beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.

The parade will begin at Anna Maria City Hall, at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, and continue on Pine Avenue to City Pier Park, North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue.

The event will feature several high school marching bands, floats, decorated and military vehicles, as well as the participation of a pirate krewe — the Anna Maria Island Privateers — and a 100-year-old World War II veteran — Bob Schwaeger.

In the park, the city will host a Veterans Day ceremony with a U.S. Marine Corps honor guard, patriotic music and recognition of military veterans and spouses.

After the park ceremony, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will host an ice cream social on the museum grounds, 402 Pine Ave. For more, call city hall at 941-708-6130.

— Lisa Neff

CLUBS COMMUNITY ON AMI

Wednesday, Nov. 10 6:30 p.m. — Island Time Book Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-778-6341.

Thursday, Nov. 11 1 p.m. — the Old Soldiers and Sailors Veterans Day Parade, followed by a Veterans Day ceremony at Anna Maria’s City Pier Park and then the Anna Maria Island Historical Society’s ice-cream social, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

Monday, Nov. 15 11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island-West Manatee Democratic Club brown-bag lunch meeting, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach.

AHEAD ON AMI Information: bbeckwith02@gmail.com.

Dec. 28, first Movies in the Park of the season, Anna Maria. Wednesday, Nov. 17 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club plant sale, ONGOING OFF AMI Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

First Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., “Soar in 4 Family Night, the Information: 941-920-5929.

Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., BradenONGOING ON AMI ton. Fee applies. Information: soarin4.org, 941-746-4131.

Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m., Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Tales Under the Tree, the Bishop Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meetMuseum of Science and Nature, 201 ing, Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Informa10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. tion: 941-778-1383.

Info: bishop.org, 941-746-4131.

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

Dec. 4, Florida Maritime Museum’s Christmas, Cortez.

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

AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 21, LOVE AMI Committee’s second Thanks-Living Celebration, Anna Maria.

Dec. 4, Keep Manatee Beautiful’s Coquina Beach cleanup, Bradenton Beach.

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Awaiting a nibble Pete Norris of geneva, ohio, waits for a bite Nov. 2 while fishing off of the boardwalk at the anna maria city Pier, 100 N. Bay Blvd., anna maria. anglers on the pier do not need a florida fishing license. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Thursday, Nov. 11 6 p.m. — Longboat Island Chapel Veterans Day concert, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

Friday, Nov. 12 2-4 p.m. — Manatee River Garden Club Flower Show, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Info: manateerivergardenclub.com.

Saturday, Nov. 13 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Manatee River Garden Club Flower Show, 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: manateerivergardenclub.com.

ONGOING OFF AMI Wednesdays, 3 p.m., the Longboat Key Paradise Center for Healthy Living “Grieve Not Alone: Peer Support Group,” 546 Bay PLeaSe, See calendar, NeXt Page

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Island Players’ ‘Same Time, Next Year’ touches, delights

By Lisa Neff Islander Reviewer

“Touch and hold on very tight. Until tomorrow.”

This request — or plea — shared by one of the two characters onstage in the Island Players’ “Same Time, Next Year” is the play’s take-home message, the lesson to remember the morning after the show.

Two people — Doris and George — rendezvous at a hotel for a tryst and then over the years engage in about two dozen more one-night stands in this two-act show — written by Bernard Slade in the 1970s and directed for us now by Kelly Wynn Woodland.

Doris and George return year after year at the same time to the same place — a room in a hotel near Mendocino, California.

“Same Time, Next Year” is about saying yes to life, living in the moment.

Live for now because, as George says, “The Russians have the bomb! We could all be dead tomorrow!”

Live for now, Doris says, because tomorrow she’s going to confession.

“Same Time, Next Year” also is about the 364 days Doris and George are apart, when spouses take ill, children grow, careers fail, businesses soar, adventure calendar from page 12 Isles Road, Longboat Key. Info: theparadisecenter.org, 941-3836493.

Tuesdays, noon, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch meeting, Compass Hotel by Margaritaville, 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Perico Island. Second Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Info: 941-920-2505.

Second Tuesdays through May, 11:45 a.m., Off Stage Ladies luncheon, Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Info: 941-9322798.

AHEAD OFF AMI Dec. 4, Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Lawn Party fundraiser for Children’s Guardian Fund for Foster Children, Longboat Key.

OUTDOORS & SPORTS ONGOING ON AMI AMI Dragon Boat Team—Paddlers From Paradise practices and meetups, various times and locations. Information: 941-462-2626, mrbradway@gmail.com.

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Nancy Denton and Mark Woodland rehearse their roles in Bernard Slade’s “Same Time, Next Year,” which will be staged through Nov. 14 at the Island Players theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Kelly Wynn Woodland directs. The box office is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mondays-Saturdays through the run, as well as an hour before performances. For more information, call the box office at 941-778-5755.

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excites, marital doldrums develop, beliefs materialize, politics change.

The cast consists of two actors — Nancy Denton as Doris and Mark Woodland as George — who as they summarize the changes in their characters’ lives in six scenes transport us through a transformative time in America, from the early 1950s to the ’70s.

Denton and Woodland show depth as actors as they tug heartstrings and even draw tears while creating two conventional people engaging in an unconventional affair.

The actors can’t steal the show because they’re the entire show, onstage for about two hours in a dialoguedriven play. But they command our attention and make us fond of two people repeatedly breaking one of 10 well-known commandments.

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The artistic and production staff includes Denise Handley, stage manager; Jan Van Wart, set designer; Ethan Vail, light designer; Mike Lusk, sound designer; Pam Hopkins, costume designer; and Rita Lameroux, makeup and hair.

The entirety of the play takes place in one hotel room but those pro-volunteers are responsible for bringing us through three decades with styles of the day and trends of the times.

“Same Time, Next Year” continues through Nov. 14, with the cast taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. TuesdaySaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

The box office is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaysSaturdays through the run, as well as an hour before performances.

Theatergoers can park at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, and ride the fare-free trolley to the theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

In the theater, patrons are told to wear masks. Most did at the Nov. 12 performance I attended but I did observe some noses and chins.

Tickets are $25 each.

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Holmes Beach reports spike in crime in 2020 By ryan Paice islander reporter

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a spike in crime to Holmes Beach.

The Holmes Beach Police Department reported 50 crimes in 2020, a 19% increase over the 42 reported in 2019, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The spike coincides with an increase in calls the HBPD received for service, from 10,841 in 2019 to 11,360 in 2020, as well as an increase in arrests, from 326 to 379.

Of the crimes reported in 2020, there were 36 cases of larceny, nine burglaries, four aggravated assaults and one vehicle theft.

There were no reported cases of murder, rape or robbery.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer told

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The Islander Nov. 4 that the coronavirus pandemic may have led to an increase in aggravated assaults — there were none in 2019 before increasing to four in 2020.

The four aggravated assaults make up half of the eight-crime diftokajer ference between 2019 and 2020.

“When you’re cooped up, then you might reach out in a different way than if you were not,” the chief said.

Tokajer added that the trend was continuing into 2021, with 12 aggravated assaults recorded through October.

Otherwise, he downplayed the increase in crime, saying several burglary and larceny cases were preventable. He reminded residents and visitors to lock their bicycles, vehicles and homes whenever possible.

Despite reporting 26 more crimes than Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach features a lower crime rate per 100,000 people, 1,277.8, than its southern neighbor, 2,020.2, due to its larger population.

Holmes Beach had 3,913 residents in 2020, almost four times that of the 1,188 residents in Bradenton Beach the same year.

The HBPD also reported a higher clearance rate per 100 offenses — the number of arrests made per 100 criminal incidents — than the BBPD, at 20 and 16.7.

Both clearance rates are low for the county, with only the Longboat Key Police Department reporting a lower rate at eight arrests per 100 offenses.

The Palmetto Police Department recorded the highest clearance rate in the county, with 48.8 arrests per 100 offenses.

The FDLE’s annual report does not include statistics for Anna Maria, which is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

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Staff reports

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Anna Maria No new reports.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria.

Cortez No new reports.

The MCSO polices Cortez.

Bradenton Beach Oct. 28, Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., trespass. A man was seen on video Oct. 24 taking a power cord from the store. He went back and attempted to return the cord for cash. Confronted by the clerk, the man offered to pay for the item. Bradenton Beach police officers, called to the store, issued a trespass warning at Circle K’s request.

Bradenton Beach is policed by the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

Holmes Beach Oct. 31, 200 block of South Harbor Drive, construction. An officer responded to reports of construction on a Sunday and found a man pressure-washing at a residence. The officer issued a citation and the case was turned over to city code compliance staff.

Oct. 31, Flotilla Apartments, 6200 Flotilla Drive, trespass warning. An officer responded to a noise compliant and found four juveniles in a pool. The officer determined they did not have permission to be on the property and issued trespass warnings. The officer also called their parents to pick them up.

Nov. 1, 200 block of 84th Street, theft. A man entered the Holmes Beach Police Department to report that two political signs went missing from his vehicle. An officer canvassed the area but found nothing.

HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

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BB-CRA discusses state manatee deaths, shoreline resiliency By tomas gomez islander reporter

A namesake is in trouble.

Nov. 1 marked the start of Manatee Awareness Month in Florida but 2021 has been a rough year for the Florida native species.

As of Oct. 26, 988 manatees had died in 2021 and they’re on track to pass more than 1,000 deaths by the end of the year — almost double the 2020 number, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The jump in deaths is part of a trend. Records from the FWC show roughly 400 average deaths per year from 2003 to 2015 but by 2020 the number was 637.

Some of the deaths are attributed to natural causes and cold stress but the FWC is sounding the alarm about another threat to the species — starvation.

Seagrass, a staple for manatees, is dwindling and that spells trouble.

Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency board member Ed Chiles is vice president of the Gulf Shellfish Institute and owner of three local restaurants. He connected the manatee deaths with a larger problem during a CRA meeting at city hall Nov. 3, emphasizing how damage to flora and fauna impacts the island.

“This is the most important environmental issue of our time,” Chiles said. “At some point there’s going to be a diminution. There’s going to be more people going to the hospital with respiratory problems from red tide, property values falling, people no longer vacationing because every year there’s red tide.”

Chiles’ wants to contribute to the solution with All Clams on Deck, a project to restore estuaries and seagrasses while supporting local economies. They are lobbying state and federal officials for help boosting resiliency with shellfish.

Oyster reefs and other shellfish can be planted in

bodies of water to form natural habitats for sea life and some have the added benefit of working as natural water filters. Clams are natural filter feeders and they help to combat red tide. One clam can filter 10 gallons of water per day, according to the organization.

All Clams on Deck wants to plant clams to create cleaner coasts and provide healthier environments for the development and growth of seagrasses.

“There’s a spectrum of things we need to do,” Chiles said. “From wastewater treatment, to what we put on our lawns to what homeowner’s associations ponds look like. We’re not going to solve red tide with this but we’re going to reduce nutrients and help eat red tide.”

Chiles’ plan also would provide clam farmers with contracts to fill shorelines with their products.

“This is one of those times where good public policy and good politics come together,” Chiles said.

“This is a chance to bolster our environment and create a bunch of jobs.”

CRA member Mayor John Chappie thanked Chiles and said he liked the idea of seeing more clams and oysters at the pier as part of the city’s ongoing living shoreline work.

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

The next CRA meeting will be 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.

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Roser hosts Thanksgiving worship, foregoes dinner

Roser Memorial Community Church will not hold its traditional community Thanksgiving dinner.

The dinner also did not take place in 2020.

The church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, will hold a Thanksgiving Day worship service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, in the sanctuary.

“As followers of Jesus, we of all people have reason to be thankful,” said the Rev. Dirk W. Rodgers, Roser’s pastor. “We will celebrate with music and an open mic, as we encourage one another with what God is doing among us.”

Another Thanksgiving tradition, the ecumenical service presented by All Island Denominations, also will not take place.

For more information, call Roser at 941-7780414.

Sale day at Roser Thrift volunteers and staff at the roser thrift Shop prepare Nov. 2 for a yard sale outside the shop, 511 Pine ave., anna maria. the yard sale included clothes, household and gift items. Purchases benefited roser guild missions, scholarships and renovation of the thrift shop. the church announced the thrift store would reopen — with a ribbon cutting about 12:45 p.m. tuesday, Nov. 9, and for business at 9 a.m. thursday, Nov. 11. islander Photo: ryan Paice

Roser screening ‘The Star’ under the stars roser church, 512 Pine ave., anna maria, will host “family movie Night” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, with a viewing of “the Star.” the religious-themed animated film is about a donkey named Bo, who yearns for adventure. islander courtesy Photos

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Gathering is the religion page for The Islander. We welcome news from local places of worship, as well as photos and calendar listings.

Please, submit to news@islander.org.

People gather at roser church for an outdoor event. the church will hold a “family movie Night” Saturday, Nov. 13, offering free popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs and beverages to an audience for “the Star.” moviegoers should bring chairs or blankets.

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Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-4769.

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1638.

Saturdays 4 p.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

9:15 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church 10 a.m. — Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sundays Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912.

Longboat Key. Info: 941-383-6491.

8 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.

9:45 a.m. — Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.

10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard.

8:30 a.m. — St. Bernard Catholic Church.

9:30 a.m. — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive.

ONGOING EVENTS 8:30 a.m. — Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., CrossPointe Wednesday Night Blast.

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Thursdays, 7 p.m., Roser chancel choir rehearsals.

9 a.m. — CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes 10 a.m. — Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian USA, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Roser Robics fitness.

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Dec. 6, Hanukkah ends.

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Dec. 25, Christmas Day. Send listings to calendar@islander.org.

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nity Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers • The Island Players seeks volunteers for the the- the pantry, supported by All Island Denominations. ater, including house Managers, backstage and prop Information: 941-778-0414.

• Keep Manatee Beautiful seeks volunteers for crews, website experts and actors. Information: 508 cleanups and other efforts. Info: 941-795-8272.

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• Ministry of Presence Inc. seeks medications and monetary donations to aid earthquake victims in Assistance offered on AMI Haiti, donations to The Islander, 315 58th St., Suite J, • The Roser Food Bank welcomes applicants Holmes Beach, or mail to MoP, P.O. Box 770, Oneco, who live and/or work on Anna Maria Island for food FL 34264. assistance, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

• Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks Information: 941-778-0414. volunteers to offer foster and forever • AID offers help to those who live on the island, homes for rescued animals. Informago to church on the island, attend school on the island tion: 941-345-2441. and work on the island. Information: 941-725-2433.

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Voters — including on AMI — approve school tax referendum By ryan Paice islander reporter

Support for the Manatee County School Board’s special 1-mill ad valorem property tax is higher than ever.

And that support will keep the tax in place through June 30, 2025.

Manatee County voters Nov. 2 approved the special tax’s continuance with 69.27%, or 47,206, of the 68,152 votes on the question, according to unofficial results from the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office.

About 30.73%, or 20,946, of voters disapproved of the referendum — a marked decrease from the 49% who voted against the special tax when it was first approved on a 2018 ballot.

Of the county’s 69 voting precincts, only the voters of precinct 141, which does not contain a school, disapproved of the special tax’s continuance, with 62 votes for and 67 votes against.

Precinct 141 is bordered by the county’s northern and eastern borders with Hillsborough and Hardee

AME Calendar

• Nov. 11, Veterans Day, no school.

• Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., fourth-grade play.

• Nov. 18, 3:45 p.m., SAC virtual meeting.

• Nov. 22-26, Thanksgiving holiday.

• Dec. 6-10, Scholastic Book Fair.

• Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m., fifth-grade play, dinner tBd. • Dec. 21, end of semester.

• Dec. 22-31, winter holiday break. anna maria elementary is at 4700 gulf drive, Holmes Beach. for more information, call the school at 941708-5525.

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Only three other precincts approved the item with less than a 61.31% vote, including precincts 129, 525 and 527.

In Anna Maria’s precinct No. 301, the approval percentage was 63.42%.

In Holmes Beach’s two precincts, 303 and 305, the percentage was 61.31% and 61.61% and, in Bradenton Beach, precinct 307, it was 65.27%.

Anna Maria Elementary STEM teacher Pidge Barreda previously told The Islander the special tax funded new lab furniture for the school, as well as resources such as class materials and teacher training.

AME principal Michael Masiello wrote in a Nov. 4 email to The Islander that funds from the tax also would contribute to the school’s arts program in the future.

“I believe passing of the referendum is an indication of the value our community puts on ensuring our children receive the best education possible in Manatee County,” Masiello wrote. “I find it encouraging and I know our school district employees feel supported by the community.”

AME students return to stage with ‘Rock Around the ’50s’ Anna Maria Elementary’s first student play since 2019 will throw it back to the 1950s.

AME physical education teacher Gary Wooten wrote in a Nov. 2 email to The Islander that the upcoming fourth-grade play is titled “Rock Around the 50s.”

The play will feature popular music from the decade, along with greased hair styles for the boys and poodle skirts for the girls, according to Wooten.

Wooten wrote that organizing the production had been fun, adding that students were excited to relaunch the plays after 19 months away from the stage.

“The students here at AME have missed the plays,” he wrote. “They could not wait to get started again.”

Wooten wrote that this will be his final production for AME, since he will be retiring within the year.

One performance Nov. 16 during the day in the school auditorium will be for the student body and a second performance will be at 6:30 p.m. the same day for family members only in the school auditorium, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Due to COVID-19 safety considerations, the play

will be closed to the public and there will be no PTO dinner to accompany the event.

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ame physical education teacher gary Wooten leads rehearsal oct. 28 for the upcoming fourthgrade play. Wooten is organizing the play, which will be the school’s first since before the onset of the covid-19 pandemic. islander courtesy Photo

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Tourist tax tops $23M in 2020-21

By Lisa Neff islander editor

A lot of vacationers hit the hay in Manatee County in 2020-21, generating $23 million in bed tax revenues.

The county tax collector’s office reported Nov. 1 the collection of the tourist development tax was $23,065,224 in fiscal 2020-21 compared with 201920’s $15,087,122.

The dollars come from the 5% tax collected on rentals of six months or less.

The county’s fiscal year runs Oct. 1-Sept. 30.

Two months in 2021 showed percentage increases in the triple digits from the same months in 2020.

In April 2020, the first full month the United States felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, collections were $449,904. A year later, in April 2021, they spiked 438% to $2,423,607.

In May 2020, with short-term vacation rentals prohibited to curb the spread of the virus, the tax generated $558,013 compared with $1,981,648 in May 2021.

Only one month in 2021 showed fewer tax dollars generated than in 2020. February 2021 generated $1,928,628 in tax dollars compared with $2,114,161 in 2020.

September tourist tax beats 2020 Tourist tax collections for September also trounced the same month’s revenue in 2020.

Tourist tax revenue for September — collected by the government in October and reported Nov. 1 — totaled $1,400,017, up 25.38% from September 2020.

About 24.65% of the September tax collected, $345,198, was generated in Holmes Beach.

The tax collected from Anna Maria was $177,571,

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about 12.68% of the total.

Bradenton Beach produced about 7.64% of the tax collected — $106,971.

Some more numbers for September: • Unincorporated Manatee County, $520,772, 37.19%; • Bradenton, $139,798, 9.98%; • Longboat Key, $103,254, 7.37%; • Palmetto, $6,590, 0.47%.

The collection fee or commission on the tax is 3%, leaving a net collection for the Manatee County Tourist Development Council in September of $1,358,016.

The tax revenues must be used to boost and develop tourism, including funding for entities such as the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and projects, such as island beach renourishment and construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier.

The October numbers, the first of fiscal year 2021-22, will be released in early December.

Making maps in Manatee manatee county commissioner vanessa Baugh chairs a meeting on redistricting, held oct. 27 at the administration building in Bradenton. the county must draw new districts by dec.

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Cortez group shells out funding for preserve pathway

By Kane Kaiman islander reporter

A former FISH president will blaze the trail.

At a Nov. 1 meeting in Cortez, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board unanimously voted to authorize Allen Garner, a landscape designer and FISH’s second president, to move forward with a path-building project in the 100-acre preserve, established as a buffer to development to the east of the fishing village.

FISH, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining the commercial fishing legacy of Cortez, has been restoring the land within the preserve to its natural state since 2004, as well as building pedestrian and bicycle bridges and paths on the acreage to increase accessibility.

Garner is tasked with building a compacted sandshell trail approximately 1,250 feet long in the center of the preserve.

The $15,000 project, made possible by a grant from the Manatee Fish and Game Association, will

include stump removal and land regrading before the shell mix is laid.

Garner, who helped found FISH in the early 1990s and developed a master plan still in use, told The Islander Nov. 2 the project could begin this month and conclude before the end of the year.

For about three decades, FISH has envisioned transforming the preserve into a destination for nature-lovers, hikers and bicyclists, similar to the Robinson Preserve in northwest Bradenton.

“The Robinson Preserve, I think they copied us, they just got there faster because of a tremendous amount of funding,” Garner said.

Robinson Preserve is owned by Manatee County and managed by the natural resources department, while the FISH Preserve is owned and maintained by the nonprofit.

According to Garner, there have been about half a dozen construction projects carried out within the preserve that included the removal of invasive plants, regrading the land and improving tidal flow.

In 2004, as part of an Eagle Scout project, Garner’s son, Alex, built a footbridge in the preserve adjacent to the “trap yard” at the south end of 119th Street West.

Alex Garner has since established a Bradenton Kiwanis Club Satellite and regularly visits the preserve with other volunteers to remove invasive species.

Allen Garner said FISH is about three-quarters of the way toward its goal of transforming the preserve into a destination.

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State hosts Florida State Fish Art Contest for kids

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in partnership with Wildlife Forever is hosting the Florida State Fish Art Contest.

Students in kindergarten through 12th-grade can compete in the free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.

The FWC will select winners in four grade categories: kindergarten through third-grade, fourththrough sixth-grade, seventh- through ninth-grade and 10th- through 12th-grade.

State winners will advance to the national competition to be judged for prizes, including best of show.

The deadline to enter is March 31, 2022.

To enter, students should submit their entry at artwork by florida 11th-grader Zelin Wang.

Wildlife Forever — Florida Art, consisting of the islander courtesy Photo following: • An original horizontal 9-by-12-inch piece of • A Florida State Fish Art Contest entry form. artwork featuring a species of fish; For more information, go online to wildlifefor• A piece of creative writing, no longer than one ever.org.

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By Lisa Neff

Studying for session

Save the date: Nov. 23.

The Manatee County Legislative Delegation will meet that Tuesday at 9 a.m. to take testimony and hear requests for the 2022 legislative session.

The legislative session is set to begin Jan. 11 and the stakes for conserving and protecting the environment are high during the 60 days that follow.

The county delegation, consisting of state senators and representaNeff tives with constituents in Manatee, will meet at the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Formal requests to be on the agenda are due Monday, Nov. 15, and must be submitted via email to state Rep. Tommy Gregory’s office at tommy.gregory@myfloridahouse.gov.

Ahead of the legislative session, I like to review and share the priorities set by environmentally friendly nonprofits, including Florida Audubon, 1000 Friends of Florida and the state’s Sierra Club chapter, as well as the Plastic Free Florida coalition.

The groups share a number of priorities, including: • Empower citizens by restoring rights to file wellfounded challenges to development orders and promoting citizen engagement by continued use of remote participation, prerecorded statements, text statements in public meetings.

• Conserve natural lands by protecting Florida Forever funding, extending bonding authority to Florida Forever and increasing funding for conservation easements.

• Protect and restore water quality by carrying out the recommendations of Blue-Green Algae and Red Tide task forces, implementing septic and stormwater inspections, improving restoration plans for polluted waterways and reducing agricultural runoff.

• Promote water conservation by developing a plan to cap residential water use at 115 gallons per person per day.

FWC: BOLO for migrating manatees Manatees are on the move this month.

Watch out for manatees swimming in Florida’s rivers, bays or coastal waters.

Keep in mind this time of year manatees are searching for warmer waters to help them survive winter’s cold.

With the onset of the manatee migration, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds people in boats and personal watercraft to slow down to avoid manatees, particularly in shallow

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Many seasonal manatee protection zones also go into effect as of Nov. 15.

For information about manatee protection zones by county, including the seasonal changes, go to myfwc. com/Manatee.

To report sightings of injured, sick or dead manatees to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline call 888-4043922, #FWC and *FWC.

• Enhance community resilience by maintaining robust funding for local and regional initiatives, establishing a task force on sea level rise and updating the state building code to address the impact of sea level rise.

• Encourage clean energy by transitioning to 100% renewable energy statewide by 2050, expanding solar opportunities, preventing the development of new fossil fuels and divesting fossil fuel holdings.

• Modernize transportation by supporting transit systems, complete street initiatives, electric vehicle infrastructure and alternatives to roads and highways.

• Promote smart growth by supporting walkable communities, expanding broadband services to support remote work and adopting measures to reduce light pollution.

• Uphold home rule by requiring a two-thirds vote in each chamber for legislation that would preempt to the state local government authority for regulation.

Islanders hear a lot from elected officials about home rule and preemption in terms of regulating vacation rentals but preemption also gets in the way of local governments acting to address environmental issues, including restricting fertilizers, herbicides and pesti-

cides and protecting trees.

Florida preemption laws also prevent municipalities from acting to reduce single-use plastic, which would be one of the simplest ways to conserve resources, as well as eliminate a visible and obvious source of waste and pollution.

About 40% of the 448 million tons of plastic produced annually is single-use or “disposable” and about 150 million tons of plastic pollute the world’s waters.

In fact, conservationists estimate that — by weight — there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050.

Yet Florida lacks restrictions on single-use plastic and blocks your local government from doing anything about them.

So one goal in 2022 would be to repeal that state ban against plastic bag bans. Senate Bill 320 would provide for a repeal, as would House Bill 6063.

Similar bills filed in the 2021 session died in committees. The committee chairs never even scheduled them for discussion.

Consider making a statement on these issues Nov. 23 and also put in a word for our manatees.

— Lisa Neff

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Soccer continues at center, horseshoes at AM pits, golf at KRC

By Kevin P. cassidy islander reporter

For the soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, the weather may be cool but the pitch is heated up.

After five weeks of action in the adult soccer league, Sato Real Estate sits atop the standings on a clean 5-0 record. Slim’s Place and Blalock Walters are on their heels in second place with matching 3-1-1 records, while Servis First Bank holds down fourth cassidy place at 3-2. Emily Moss Designs and the Gitt Team follow at 2-3 with Beach Bums at 1-4 and Sandbar Restaurant completing the standings at 0-5.

Action Nov. 4 kicked off with Servis First Bank handing Slim’s Place its first loss of the season by a 2-1 score. Ugur Dumaz and Erica Nielson each scored to lead Servis First Bank, which also received an assist from Mauricio Vargas and a combined eight saves from Oswaldo Cabello and Olaf Krause in the victory.

Jessica Williams notched the lone goal for Slim’s Place on an assist from Tyler Brewer, while Tuna McCracken posted nine saves in the loss.

Emily Moss Designs cruised to a 4-2 victory over the Gitt Team behind two goals and an assist from Kevin Roman and a goal each from Lindsey Styka and Connor Haughey. Ryan Moss helped preserve the victory with six saves.

Ed Monzon scored a pair of goals to lead the Gitt Team, which received four saves from Raul Loria.

Blalock Walters rode a hat trick from Chris Scott to a 5-2 victory over Sandbar in the evening’s third match. Matthew Staggs chipped in with a pair of goals, while Matt Plummer added an assist and Greg DeMeuse made five saves in goal.

Teddy Louloudes and Jake Parsons each scored a goal to lead Sandbar, which also received an assist from Steve Oelfke and eight saves from Jessica Rueberg in the loss.

Sato closed out action for the night with an easy 5-2 win over Beach Bums thanks to a hat trick from Will Kretzman and a goal each from Daniel Anderson

Norm good, left, and Jerry disbrow were too good for the Nov. 3 competition during horseshoe action at the anna maria city Hall horseshoe pits. islander Photo: courtesy ami Pitchers

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Key Royale golf news Robert Fellowes had a goal and an assist and There was a full week of golf action at the Key Logan Richelieu scored for Beach Bums, which also Royale Club in Holmes Beach last week starting with received five saves from Mark Long in the loss. the men’s nine-hole modified-Stableford match Nov. 1.

Herb Clauhs grabbed clubhouse bragging rights for the Horseshoe news day after carding a plus-6 — six points higher than his Three teams emerged from pool play during Nov. average point total. Ken Nagengast and Terry Tarras 3 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits were two points back in a tie for second place. and battled for the day’s bragging rights in a threeThe team of Dale Hudson, Fred Miller, Dave Richteam playoff. ardson and Bob Soos combined on a plus-2 to win the Tim Sofran and Bob Palmer drew the lucky bye team competition. into the finals and watched as Norm Good and Jerry The women played a nine-hole individual-low-net Disbrow eliminated Tom Skoloda and Steve Kreibel match in two flights Nov. 2 that saw Linda Dorsey fire by a 21-9 score. Finally, Good and Disbrow stayed a 1-under-par 31 to grab the top spot in Flight A by two hot to defeat Sofran and Palmer 21-14, earning a trip strokes over Brenda Solleveld and Pam Lowry, who to the winner’s circle. both finished at 1-over-par 33 and tied for second.

The Nov. 6 games were a two-team affair that saw Pam Alvord carded an even-par 32 to win first Tom Farrington walk past Bob Heiger and Skoloda place in Flight B. Sue Christenson was alone in second 24-7 to earn the day’s bragging rights. place at 2-over-par 34.

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Hard roe to hoe: Cashing in on mullet isn’t easy

By Kane Kaiman islander reporter

They’re ready to fish — after they mull it over.

Cortez commercial fishers Connor Alday and Nathan Meschelle said each day they’ll have to weigh the pros and cons of targeting mullet during the species’ annual run, which typically occurs between late November and early January.

“I’d go fishing for them if the price is good and there’s actually a good collection of fish,” Alday said Nov. 4. “But as soon as some (mullet) show up, it gets to be a lot of boats out of nowhere and they get pounded pretty hard.”

In the past several years, poor water quality and a string of red tides has led to lean mullet fishing in the area, the fishers said.

Whereas Meschelle was able to bring in 1,50010,000 pounds of mullet a day during peak season in bountiful years, the number has dropped to about 500-1,500 pounds in the recent past.

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“We’ve had red tide linger around through the winter months,” Alday said. “And mullet go through the pass and they just start rolling up dead in a big school. Just one at a time, rolling over dead.”

To make matters worse, prices for red roe — female mullet egg sacks — has been low, Alday said.

Last year, prices hovered around $1 per fish — down from about $1.50 in more profitable years.

“The juice just hasn’t been worth the squeeze,” he said.

Crowded and unsafe fishing conditions are other factors that could dissuade the duo from going after mullet.

Fishers from Florida’s east coast, North Carolina and other states participate in the run, and Alday said he recalls years where up to 400 boats were fishing in close confines.

And the mullet harvest tends to be best with the arrival of dangerous weather.

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Mother Nature’s cool blast moves fish from usual haunts

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

With a blast of cooler weather, fishing might have its ups and downs.

Cooler water temps and rough seas alter fishing patterns but, as good fishers know, you only need to adapt to the conditions to find success on the water.

For the most part, catching live shiners for bait is a cinch. You may not find shiners where you’ve been catching them but they’re around.

Stasny You also may find the fish you’re targeting are changing locations. But patience and use of the old noggin’ should lead you to the fish.

For example, you’re probably not going to find many snook on shallow flats when a front comes through and chills the water. So you might try fishing the deeper areas — near the flats they normally inhabit.

The snook probably didn’t go far, needing only to find a slightly more consistent water temp.

And after the front is gone, when the flats heat up, you should see the snook back on the shallows.

With the cooler water temps in November, we also should start seeing kingfish, mackerel, bonito and sharks along the beach. These are popular bites in the fall, providing nonstop action and enabling anglers to catch fairly large fish while not venturing more than a couple of miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

The bites are definitely for anglers who enjoy the thrill of fighting big fish when there is potential for that fish to get eaten by an even bigger fish.

Typically, this occurs while reeling in macks and bonito. The fighting fish send distress signals interMullet from page 24

Despite the factors that could discourage the fishers from seeking out mullet in the coming weeks, Meschelle and Alday are ready to pursue the herbivorous species under the right conditions.

In recent weeks, Meschelle has been mending cast and seine nets while Alday has performed some needed maintenance on their boat motors and other fishing gear.

The fishers expect to target mullet at least a few times before the run is over and Meschelle said he had begun the process of scouting the passes and beaches for signs that the run is on.

All about mullet

Striped and white mullet are the two most common species of mullet in Florida.

Mullet are scaly fish with rounded heads and large eyes in line with their mouths. They’re herbivorous, dining mostly on algae and detritus.

They tend to jump out of the water with great frequency and speculation runs high on why they jump.

The mullet that “run” through Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay in the late fall and early winter are heading offshore to spawn in the Gulf Stream.

Fish houses pay higher prices for females, which bear red roe — caviar — than males, which carry white roe — sperm.

The red roe is usually frozen and shipped to caviarcraving markets in Europe and Asia.

Historically, the fish itself served as an important food source for impoverished people.

— Kane Kaiman

John Muench, visiting Anna Maria island from Minnesota, shows off a “bull” redfish he caught Nov. 4 while fishing with Capt. Mac Gregory.

cepted by blacktip and spinner sharks. Then it becomes a race to see if you can land your fish before it gets devoured by a shark.

And, if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can cast a chunk of bonito on a shark rig and hook into the sharks.

So with the cold fronts comes the good and the bad. Some fishing will be more challenging, while other methods of fishing will come easy. Just be flexible and follow the bite.

On my Just Reel fishing charters, I’m seeing plenty of action on the flats for snook, reds and trout.

The spotted seatrout are the most abundant catch, although some days I’m seeing just as many snook being reeled up.

The redfish are around some days and not others.

Most redfish catches are over the maximum size limit of 27 inches.

While fishing deeper grass flats, I’m seeing an increasing frequency of Spanish mackerel and ladyfish — both provide good action on light spinning gear.

Capt. David White is spending most days inshore due to strong winds and choppy water in the Gulf. Targeting snook and redfish on the flats of Tampa Bay is producing good action for White’s anglers. Free-lining live shiners along mangrove shorelines is proving to be productive when targeting snook and reds. And an occasional spotted seatrout is coming to the boat.

Along coastal shorelines where good total tidal flow exists, White is targeting black drum and sheepshead — both are responding to live shrimp as bait.

Capt. Jason Stock is venturing offshore in search of American red snapper when the seas are calm and the winds are light. In depths of 100 feet or more, Stock is finding plenty of action on the sought-after snappers and some weigh up to 22 pounds — that’s a big snapper.

Other catches while offshore include mangrove and yellowtail snapper, as well as gag grouper.

In the immediate future, Stock anticipates the

blackfin tuna and kingfish bite to really turn on. A slight drop in the water temp should get these fish on the move.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier says pier fishers using live shrimp as bait are catching a variety of species.

Casting live shrimp under the pier on a bottom rig is resulting in numerous redfish and black drum.

Most reds being caught are falling in the slot of 18-27 inches, although there are some larger ones in the mix.

Malfese suggests using stout gear when targeting these fish, as you never know when you’re going to hook into a monster.

The black drum are following suit, most catches are between the slot of 14 inches and 24 inches.

Anglers using lighter tackle are opting to free-line their shrimp under the pier, which is working quite well for mangrove snapper.

Snapper 10-14 inches are the norm, so lighter tackle is efficient at reeling these fish up to the deck.

Although this method is working well for the snapper, there is one downfall. Snook also like eating the free-lined shrimp and when a large snook is on the end of your line, a light-spinning setup is futile — especially around the barnacle-encrusted pier pilings.

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

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Heather gillis, left, of clearwater, and dee Scarano of riverview enjoy their lunch on Nov. 3, National Sandwich day — soup and chicken salad and tuna salad sandwiches — at ginny’s and Jane e’s cafe and gift Store in anna maria. islander Photo: Kane Kaiman

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Re-cornering the market At 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, the Vintage Flea Market will settle into its seasonal home — Anna Maria City Pier Park, at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard.

For more than 15 years, the Vintage Flea — a seasonal art, antique, and nautical market — was staged at the corner of Gulf Drive and Magnolia Avenue across from Ginny’s & Kaiman Jane E’s Cafe and Gift Store.

But Vintage Flea coordinator Michelle Brunone told The Islander Nov. 5 that Anna Maria government officials told her that City Pier Park would be a better venue than the Gulf Drive-Magnolia Avenue location, where the city indicated there were concerns for growing traffic and a four-way stop.

“We’re embracing our new spot. If it wasn’t for the city offering us the park, I’m not sure there would’ve been a place for us to go. I want (Mayor Dan Murphy) and the commissioners to know we’re very grateful to be there,” she said.

November-April, Brunone’s 20 vendors set up shop in the park 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. In January, the market is held New Year’s Day. The popular market is “soup to nuts,” Brunone said, and includes works from local artists, antiques, furniture, coastal items, collectibles and nauticals.

Every year, shoppers and vendors enjoy “the thrill of the hunt” for unique items and get a kick out of the

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For more information and “sneak peek” photos, visit the Vintage Flea at Ginny’s & Jane E’s Facebook page or call Brunone at 941-356-4498.

Batter safe than sorry Hometown Desserts owner Cindy Tutterow is taking no chances with Thanksgiving right around the corner.

The holiday marks the busiest time of the year for the bakery, 507 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, and, like many island business owners who have weathered the pandemic, Tutterow has learned to order supplies well in advance in case of unexpected delays or shortages.

“We don’t typically have to start ordering things this early but with the supply chain the way it is, we just want to make sure we’re not caught off guard,” Tutterow said Nov. 2.

She expects to bake about 200 pies and 100 cakes the week of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving and Christmas orders were coming in for traditional pies — pecan, apple and pumpkin — as well as Key lime pies and Key lime coconut cakes, the bakery’s specialty, when The Islander spoke with Tutterow Nov. 2.

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One more shot Beach Bistro owner Sean Murphy, who invited The Islander to the set of “Dark My Light” at the restaurant Nov. 2, advised, “Tom Lipinski is the money shot.” But on arrival, the three movie actors learned that the real “money shot” is the million-dollar view of the beach.

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AMI Chamber This week

Thursday, Nov. 11 7:30-9 a.m. — Member sunrise breakfast, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

Save the dates Nov. 17, business card exchange, Your CBD Store, Cortez.

Nov. 19, member gala and small business of the year awards ceremony, IMG Academy, Bradenton.

Fees may apply for events.

RSVP for the networking events by contacting the chamber at 941-778-1541 or info@amichamber.org.

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The bakery prints edible logos on its treats and desserts for corporate functions and several island restaurants.

Tutterow said it’s not too early to order a Thanksgiving or Christmas treat and the deadline for Thanksgiving orders is Nov. 22.

For more information or to place an order, visit hometowndesserts.com or call 941-896-3167.

A day like any other Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe and Gift Store did nothing special for National Sandwich Day Nov. 3.

“Every day is National Sandwich Day at Ginny’s and Jane E’s,” said owner Paul Foster.

The store, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, features local art, unique gifts and bakery items but its most popular offering is sandwiches, Foster said.

“We use all-natural ingredients, no preservatives, no nitrates. And we make them from scratch and with love,” he said.

The cafe’s top sellers are the Cuban, made with Cuban bread from La Segunda Central Bakery in Ybor City, in-house roasted pork loin and ham, Swiss cheese and garlic pickles; and the grilled hamburger, a hand-

pressed patty of grain-fed beef.

Perpetual National Sandwich Day starts early at Ginny’s and Jane E’s — at 7 a.m. — with breakfast sandwiches, including a Cuban egg sandwich and a gluten-free waffle egg sandwich as customer favorites, Foster said.

The cafe also is known for its jumbo cinnamon rolls.

Foster confirmed with The Islander that although the establishment did not celebrate National Cinnamon Roll Day Oct. 4, plenty of the sweet treats were available for purchase.

For more information, visit ginnysandjanees.com or call 941-778-3170.

Eat there Eat here and there.

Eat Here the restaurant will become the catering wing of the Beach Bistro restaurant and The Doctor’s Office bar, Sean Murphy, owner of the businesses, said Oct. 29.

Eat Here opened about a decade ago and has been closed since June.

The restaurant will not reopen at 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

This week Tuesday, Nov. 16 5-7 p.m. — Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Sage, 1216 1st St., Sarasota.

SAVE THE DATES Nov. 27, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Light Up Longboat tree lighting, Town Center Green, Longboat Key. Fees may apply for events.

For more LBK Chamber information, visit longboatkeychamber. com or call 941-383-2466.

While the Beach Bistro will arrange for banquet events at The Doctor’s Garden — an event venue at the Doctor’s Office craft cocktail bar — Eat Here will cater to off-premise events.

To make a catering request, contact the Beach Bistro at 941-778-6444 or visit beachbistro.com.

And as always… …Got biz news? Contact Kane Kaiman at kane@ islander.org or call The Islander office at 941-7787978.

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Working holiday on AMI gillian fazio of gfazioart shows off the best island news since 1992 as well as a section of the mural she’s creating for the chiles restaurant group near the corner of Spring avenue and gulf drive in anna maria. ed chiles owns and operates the Sandbar at 100 Spring ave. fazio holds the islander in honor of her late grandparents. “my grandparents … had come here to ami since the 1970s and owned multiple homes down here. When they traveled they took the islander with them and were photographed holding it up together.

Now i’m here in anna maria, painting a wall and snapped a photo holding the islander in honor of them.” islander courtesy Photos

Fancy fresh fish Some things in the manatee county Library archive are hard to pass up, like this handmade sign that once promoted “fancy” fish sales at the fulford fish House in cortez in 1974. islander Photo: courtesy manatee Library archive

Bill and Peggy Kieffer, gillian fazio’s grandparents, show off the islander while on a holiday. the newspaper still welcomes travel photos from island residents. email to news@ islander.org, including names and details for publication.

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100 Orangish shade 103 Fill with joy 104 Stirs up 106 Doctor Zhivago 107 Where subs are standard 109 Semiaquatic creature 113 Missing 114 Blackjack dealer?

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10 Actor Menzies who won an Emmy for ‘‘The Crown’’ 11 Fills (in) 12 One hell of a writer?

13 One way for packages to arrive, in brief 14 Protect 15 ‘‘Quiet!’’ rudely 16 Lager alternatives 17 Subdued 19 ‘‘It takes a licking and keeps on ticking’’ brand 23 Herb used in smudging rites 24 Theater award 29 Stars 31 Approached 32 Actress Moreno 33 ____ Kong 34 Melee 35 Abdominal procedure, for short 36 Skin-care brand 37 Dry biscuit used as baby food 38 Op. ____ (footnote abbr.)

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6 Crafts 50 Back way, often 7 Frequent subjects of 52 Winona of ‘‘Stranger Things’’ Taylor Swift songs 53 Work, work, work 8 Measures, in music 9 Word that can precede 54 Texas border city or follow pack 56 ‘‘C’est la vie’’

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