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HB mayor named to mPO committee. 4 christmas plans in Bradenton Beach. 4 new BB chief sworn in. 5 Privateer icon dies. 5

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Looking back. 7

HB mayor announces endorsements. 8 dredge troubles in BB. 8

aBOVe: cortez commercial

HB committee shakeup. 9 fishing capt. Brian Lacey,

What’s up on ami. 10-11

Save the date. 12-13

ame news. 13

Cops & Courts. 14-15 StreetLife. 14-15 am-mcSO retirement celebrated. 15 Where’s tuna Street?

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get in the game. 19

Gathering. 20 Obituaries. 20 AMI TOURISM: 21

NESTING NOTES.

Sea turtle assist. 22

catching the breeze. 23 from pitch to pits. 24 fWc OKs harvest. 25

Isl Biz: 26-27 CLASSIFIEDS. 28-29

PropertyWatch. 30

NYT puzzle. 31

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Cortez stunned by sudden post office closure By chrisann allen islander reporter

Meetings. 5 Opinions. 6

Happenings

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left, and crew members Bill Holler, Joey caputo and rich demarse load stone crab traps onto Lacey’s boat Oct. 5 in cortez. islander Photo: Kane Kaiman

It was established in 1888.

It will close Oct. 24.

People in Cortez depend on the services provided at the post office near their homes and businesses, and home delivery hasn’t been an option.

“We haven’t even been given a choice,” Jane von Hahmann of Cortez said about the closing of the U.S. Post Office at 12112 44th Ave. W., which has served the community for over a century.

A notice posted Oct. 8 on the door of the facility stated, “Due to circumstances beyond our control, this office will be closing Oct. 24. We will do everything we can to make the process a smooth transition.” turn tO Post office, Page 3

Loaded with stone crab traps, capt. Brian Lacey’s boat — the Sherry nicholle, named after his wife — heads south on the intracoastal Waterway near the cortez Bridge Oct. 6. islander Photo: Sherri Kaiman

Stone crab season to open, race to place traps begins

time they loaded the boat.

“You load the boat, you unload the boat The crab grab is on. … by the end of the day, they’ve moved Stone crab season opens Oct. 15 and 150,000 to 200,000 pounds,” Lacey said. crabbers are permitted to drop traps 10 days Time is money for crabbers, and Lacey in advance. was not alone in hustling to get traps in posiCortez fisher Brian Lacey and his crew tion. wasted no time Oct. 5 — the first day traps “This is one of the hardest working vilwere allowed in the water — putting their lages and industries,” Lacey said around first load out in the Gulf of Mexico at mid- noon Oct. 5. “I’ve talked to all my friends, night. from Fort Myers up, and everybody’s already “The longer the soak period, the better made a trip.” the catch, typically, for stone crabs,” Lacey The 2021-22 season will be the second said Oct. 5. harvest under new regulations from the In 400-trap increments, the 7-year com- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation mercial fisher aimed to drop 2,700 traps Commission that include a harvest window within a 40-mile area in a four-day span. shortened by two weeks and an increase in Traps weigh about 50 pounds. Between the minimum claw size. the traps, ropes and bait — mullet and pigs’ Only the claw — which can be regrown feet — Lacey and his crew of three handled by the stone crab — is harvested. approximately 25,000 pounds of gear every turn tO crabber, Page 2

By Kane Kaiman islander reporter

city attorney Patricia Petruff. islander file Photo: chrisann allen

HB attorney to step down By ryan Paice islander reporter

A familiar presence at Holmes Beach City Hall for three decades is stepping down.

City attorney Patricia Petruff of the Bradenton-based Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt and St. Paul law firm, submitted her notice Sept. 30 to Mayor Judy Titsworth announcing she will step down in January 2022.

The city hired the firm in the early 1970s to provide legal counsel, including a city attorney — a named charter official — and paid the firm about $155,000 for its services in 2020, according to city treasurer turn tO attorney, Page 2

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Lacey said the new rules have impacted his livelihood.

“Can you imagine closing down your business for two weeks and saying, ‘Sorry?’” Lacey said.

He said there were days they threw back more than 300 pounds of crabs they would’ve kept the prior year.

Another regulation will take effect before the 2023-24 season — all traps must include 2.375-inch escape rings.

Lacey said material costs to install the rings are more than $1 per trap.

“And then there’s the time. It takes a long time to go through a couple thousand,” he said.

According to FWC data, Florida has seen a decline in the number of stone crab commercial catches over the past 20 years.

The FWC points to overfishing and instituted the new regulations to improve the crab population and build resiliency in the fishery for the long term.

Aside from landings data, the FWC uses metrics from a trap-based monitoring system to assess the health of the crab population.

Lacey and other crabbers have said both data sets are flawed.

“A lot of times, when scientists look at things, they don’t run an operation of scale and base things on data that may not be the same thing we’re seeing,” Lacey said.

Landings are self-reported and the trap-based monitoring system relies on 200 static traps spread across 10 locations.

During the season, Lacey moves traps frequently to keep up with migrating herds of crabs.

“Some years, there’s millions of pounds of crab in the keys; some years there’s millions of pounds in Homosassa; some years they’re in between,” Lacey said.

“Every year I could take people out there and show them crabs and show them numbers that would be impressive,” he said.

Lacey maintains the stone crab population is in good shape and poor water quality, as opposed to over-

fishing, is to blame for lean harvest years.

“The FWC and our state lawmakers seem to want to be more restrictive on a population that seems healthy to me. Now, was it during red tide in 2018?

No. We couldn’t find crabs here; we traveled to crab.

But there were tons of crabs where we went, even in that year,” he said.

As of April, the FWC was not using water quality as a variable in its stone crab population analyses.

Lacey said fishers shouldn’t be punished for red tide events that kill crabs in confined areas, especially when the blooms appear to be caused by pollution. attorney continued from page 1

Lori Hill.

Petruff wrote to Titsworth that she had worked with nine mayors, including the late Mayor Charlotte Long, who served 1978-85.

She now plans to transition to an “of counsel” position with the firm, limiting her practice to a caseby-case basis and less day-to-day work, leaving her unavailable to serve as city attorney.

City attorneys in Florida advise municipalities in legal matters, including the creation of code and city procedures, as well as handle some civil cases.

Petruff wrote that her firm asked attorney Thomas Thanas, who has worked with city staff and officials in recent years, to take her role in Holmes Beach.

Thanas has represented several municipalities in the Chicago area, including as a city attorney, according to his profile page on the firm’s website, www. dyeharrison.com.

“I will still be available to Tom and the other attorneys at the firm to provide information and expertise regarding the city’s operations and legal issues,” Petruff wrote. “While I have enjoyed being the primary contact with the city, it is time for me to spend more time traveling and devoting more time to charities that I already support.”

“We will take all necessary steps to make the transition to Tom as the primary counsel as seamless and effortless as possible,” she added.

“My No. 1 gripe is raw sewage getting dumped in the bays, phosphate plants getting drained in the bays and then (they) regulate us because of it,” he said.

When the harvest begins Oct. 15, Lacey and his crew will pull the traps for the first time, determine the most productive locations for crabbing and concentrate more traps in those areas.

Lacey’s prediction for the season — which ends May 2 — is no prediction.

“In terms of expectations, I don’t know. We had a red tide; it could be good; it could be bad,” Lacey said.

“We’ll know on the 15th.”

However, Titsworth has her own recommendation to fill the charter position.

Titsworth wrote in an Oct. 8 email to The Islander she instead would recommend city commissioners name Erica Augello from the Clearwater-based Trask Daigneault law firm to fill the charter role of city attorney at their Oct. 12 meeting, which will be held after The Islander’s press deadline.

Augello currently serves as the city’s code compliance attorney. Also, the Trask Daigneault firm represents the city in the long, ongoing treehouse lawsuit.

On her departure, Petruff wrote in an Oct. 7 email to The Islander that it is “sad and scary” to step down after spending such a long time with the city, but expressed excitement over her retirement.

“I need to enjoy my long-awaited retirement, which has been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions,” Petruff said. “I have enjoyed my tenure with the city.”

“The city has a good team that is committed to serving the residents,” she added.

“Although I have been expecting her retirement for some time now, she will be greatly missed as her passion and historical knowledge has been an asset,” Titsworth wrote. “With the many years of service to the city I think of her as much as a friend as our city attorney. I wish her all the best in her retirement and her travels.”

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About 1,000 people will be impacted by the closure, with post office boxes relocated to the postal facility in Palma Sola, 115 75th St. W., Bradenton — 5.6 miles from Cortez.

“The problem is that I can’t go to the post office in my golf cart at 96-years old,” Mary Fulford Green, a life-long Cortez resident said Oct. 8. “We are lobbying for home mail delivery.”

And, she noted, home delivery is provided on the north side of Cortez Road, but not the south side.

“Now we are all going to be facing traffic that will take us an hour each way to get our mail during high season,” von Hahmann said. “Why were we given less than three weeks notice that this was going to happen?

It’s just wrong that we’re paying that price.”

Von Hahmann is a former county commissioner and serves on the board of the nonprofit Florida Institute for Saltwater Fishing. She also is fighting to halt the Florida Department of Transportation plans to build a megabridge replacement for the Cortez Bridge.

Cortez resident and retired charter fishing guide Capt. James “Zach” Zacharias said Oct. 8 he also feels jilted by the lack of notice.

“Usually when something like this happens they give you a little more heads-up than a few weeks,” Zacharias said. “It seems to be a sign of the times.”

Zacharias also supported home delivery for the community. “Residents on the north side of Cortez Road get home delivery. Why not us?” he asked.

Von Hahmann reached out to Florida District-16 Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, for answers on the postal facility closure and, like The Islander, awaits a reply as of press time Oct. 11.

She also researched and found regulations based on federal law and the USPS’s rules determine a process that entails at least 120 days notice for the closure, with a 60-day comment period. The public then has 30 days to appeal the decision.

Meanwhile, John Banyas, owner of the strip mall where the post office is located, Cortez Bait and Seafood, Taylor Boatworks and Swordfish Grill as well as

The posted notice from the U.S. Postal Service:

The Cortez Post Office, established in 1888, will permanently close Oct. 24, according to a notice posted Oct. 8 at the facility at 12112 44th Ave. W., Cortez. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver

other businesses in Cortez, posted his own notice on the window at the center.

“I want everyone to know that I have worked hard to keep the post office in our village. I want them to stay here just as much as every else does for all of my family and friends.

“I own businesses in the village and I have my family in the village … the whole process has been difficult with USPS and, in the end, it was their decision to walk away from this village and all its people after all these years — not mine.”

Banyas also stated in his letter that he was “taken back” by the posted notice at the post office claiming the “circumstances were out of their control.”

“It was very much within their control,” he said.

No representatives of the U.S. Postal Service at the Cortez or Palma Sola offices responded for comment as of Oct. 11.

Stephen Hardin, U.S. Postal Service district manager, also did not reply for comment as of Oct. 11.

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The Islander Poll Last week’s question

Should Anna Maria Island have an islandwide speed limit?

33%. Yes, 25 miles per hour.

22%. Yes, 30 mph.

45%. No, let the speed fit the street.

This week’s question

Are you concerned about rising premium costs for flood insurance?

A. Yes, it’s unaffordable.

B. Yes, but they need to go up.

C. No, it’s affordable.

D. No, cost of paradise.

E. Other.

To take the poll, go online to islander.org.

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HB mayor to help steer MPO Destination Zero initiative

By Kane Kaiman islander reporter

She’s got her eyes on the road to safer streets.

As a member of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Destination Zero leadership team, Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, along with two other regional mayors, is tasked with developing a regional safety policy in line with the goal of achieving zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries.

Titsworth joins Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant and North Port Mayor Jill Luke on the committee, which will meet for the first time in October.

“I was honored to be offered this opportunity, because with the amount of visitors that we have in our cities, the amount of congestion — what we see every single day — safety is a concern,” Titsworth said Sept. 28.

According to Destination Zero project manager Corinne Tucker, the regional safety policy will be a synthesis of the public feedback the MPO receives throughout the project and could include proposals to add law enforcement and EMS from every jurisdiction to the MPO’s community traffic safety team and to develop bicycle and pedestrian education programs.

The regional policy also will serve as a template for communities to develop localized safety procedures.

The initiative began in March and will end in January, when the MPO board will consider adopting the project team’s “action plan.”

The plan will include toolkits that communities can use to increase traffic safety at the local level.

Based on a holistic analysis of the transporta-

trucks move through Holmes Beach’s city center Sept.

30. city officials plan to improve the intersection by adding crosswalks and bike lanes. islander Photo: Kane Kaiman

tion network, the plan also will include alterations to infrastructure and roadway features, such as lighting, bicycle lanes and crosswalks.

The latest project milestone was a Sept. 27 workshop at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

More than 65 people attended the event to provide public input into the action plan.

Suggestions included reducing speed limits and adding bicycle and pedestrian facilities to the transportation network.

During the meeting, officials from the Florida

CRA, city team up for Christmas on Bridge St., boat parade By tomas gomez islander reporter

The boat parade is back!

Mike Bazzy of Bradenton Beach Marina addressed the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Oct. 7 and the city commission Oct. 8, asking for sponsorship of the Christmas on Bridge Street celebration and the holiday boat parade in Sarasota Bay. Both meetings occurred at city hall.

In separate votes, the CRA and commission unanimously agreed to contribute $500 to each of the festivities, matching 2019 sponsorships.

Festivities will begin with a tree lighting Nov. 20, accompanied by activities and events. The traditional Christmas on Bridge St. celebration will be Dec. 4, culminating with the lighted boat parade.

Sign-ups for the parade are ongoing and Bazzy expects 15-20 boats to participate.

Boaters interested in signing up can visit boatparade.com for more information.

The parade is free to enter and all boats are welcome.

Previously, the parade has offered cash prizes for best decorated and most enthusiastic participants.

“We took last year off, so there’s a lot of enthusiasm this year to put together a great Christmas on Bridge Street,” Bazzy said.

Carol Soustek

mike Bazzy of Bradenton Beach marina makes a presentation Oct. 7 to the city commission regarding holiday celebrations in the city. islander Photo: tomas gomez

The parade will begin at about 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and include a pass by the Historic Bridge Street Pier.

“We had all that red tide and it was a tough year out on the beach. I talked to residents and business owners and said I’d like a nice finale for Christmas on Bridge Street. There was a lot of interest,” Bazzy told The Islander.

Mayor John Chappie thanked Bazzy for his efforts.

“It was amazing the last time we had it. The pier was packed!” Chappie said.

Pat Morton

Department of Transportation and MPO expounded on the Destination Zero vision, which differs from traditional traffic safety philosophy.

Traditionally, traffic deaths are viewed as inevitable but, within the Destination Zero framework, fatalities are viewed as preventable.

“I thought that message made a difference to the people in the room,” Titsworth said.

Attendees were asked to indicate the strategies they thought would be most effective in improving safety on roadways and to highlight the greatest obstacle on the path to reducing fatal and serious injury crashes in the region.

Most respondents indicated speed management was the best way to increase safety and that speeding was the greatest challenge to the Destination Zero vision.

Titsworth told The Islander Sept. 28 that one of the best ways to improve traffic safety on the island is to maintain a high level of traffic enforcement.

“Everybody has to stay diligent in enforcing the rules, because you’ve got so many different types of users on these roads, and most of them aren’t even paying attention anymore because they’ve got a cellphone in their hand,” she said.

Since 2015, there have been four fatalities and 36 serious injuries on island roads.

Titsworth said the greatest challenge to reducing the numbers to zero was constrained rights of way that don’t allow for sufficient separation between roadways, bicycle lanes and sidewalks.

“As we’re adding improvements, I want to keep as much separation as we can and as wide of a bike lane as we can, even if we have to narrow the roads a little bit,” Titsworth said.

“You’ve got a lot of people that aren’t in cars anymore, which is good, but we’ve got to keep them safe,” she said.

For more information on Destination Zero, visit www.mympo.org/p/performance-measures/safetysecurity/destination-zero.

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New chief sworn in to serve Bradenton Beach

it’s official. Police chief John cosby traded in the title of acting chief Oct. 11 for the real deal. cosby was sworn in as chief of police by city clerk terri Sanclemente at city hall with the mayor and commissioners in attendance. “i may be a little crazy for doing this,” cosby joked after his swearing in.

“We hope to continue to do good things. the city has really done a lot over the last few years and hopefully we can keep that going,” he said. cosby succeeds chief Sam Speciale, who retired after 35 years of service to the city. islander Photo: tomas gomez

Correction

The article “Mail-in Ballots posted to Bradenton Beach voters” stated that John Chappie resigned during his second term as Manatee County commissioner. Chappie completed his second term but did not run for reelection.

RoadWatch Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation posted the following notices: • State Road 789/Gulf Drive at intersection with Avenue C south to Ninth Street North in Bradenton Beach: Crews are replacing the east sidewalk with permeable pavers. Expect lane closures and flagging operations, as well as construction noise. The contractor is AF USA Construction Corp. The project is expected to be completed late this year.

— Lisa neff

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Privateer icon ‘Big John’ Swager dies Oct. 6 He brandished a big sword and an even bigger shadow.

He was the consummate icon for the Anna Maria Island Privateers, fulfilling every promise of the nonprofit’s mission to serve kids and community.

He was kind, gentle and passionate for life.

John Swager, 58, died peacefully Oct. 6, in the arms of his wife, Cindy.

He was known by many pirate-style names over his many years with the Privateers, including Big John, Red Beard and Captain Barbarossa.

He went into the ICU at Blake Medical Center Sept. 6 with COVID-19 and pneumonia, and despite his never-give-up attitude, he lost his battle.

He was born in Pennsylvania March 9, 1963, but he was a native Texan at heart, having moved there early in his life.

In Texas, John fell in love with barbecue and competition cooking. He was a long-time member and judge of the Kansas City BBQ Society and a member of Operation BBQ Relief. He competed, placed and won many competitions across the country while pursuing his passion, competition cooking.

But the passion for barbecue and cooking also led him to help his community in Texas whenever possible.

He later moved to Anna Maria Island and was a plumber by trade, heading up irrigations systems for golf courses and other large institutional projects.

But the move to Anna Maria Island led John to new passions, including marraige.

Most will remember him as the larger-than-life Anna Maria Island Privateer, an active member since 1990. He was a familiar face at fundraising events for more than 30 years. He was honored by the Privateers at their July 4 parade this year.

He held almost every seat on the executive board for the crew, including president. He was most proud

Meetings

Anna Maria City Oct. 14, 2 p.m., commission.

Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m., planning.

Oct. 26, 10 a.m., historic preservation.

Oct. 28, 6 p.m., commission.

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

Bradenton Beach Oct. 20, 1 p.m., planning and zoning.

Oct. 21, noon, commission.

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

Holmes Beach Oct. 20, 10 a.m., code.

Oct. 26, 5 p.m., commission.

Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,

“Big John” Swager

of his efforts to fundraise for the Privateers college scholarship fund and the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Privateers, which plans to begin a scholarship fund in his name.

An outdoor celebration of life is being planned for a date to be determined at Holmes Beach City Field for the Swager family and his broader family of island admirers and Privateer members past and present.

The city of Holmes Beach Police Department and The Islander newspaper are hosting and helping organize the event along with many contributors, including Billy Rice and his musician friends, TK Grill & BBQ and Traveling Kitchen, libations and a Swager-sized donation “barrel” for scholarship contributions. The date will be determined soon and announced in The Islander and on social media.

Mr. Swager is survived by wife Cindy ShealySwager, children Sarah and Adam Shealy, mother Elva Swager, sister Missy Peckler, brother Jimmy and the Privateer family of friends and admirers.

941-708-5800, holmesbeachfl.org.

West Manatee Fire Rescue Oct. 19, 6 p.m., commission.

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

Manatee County Oct. 18, 9 a.m., Manatee County Tourist Development Council.

Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m., commission (land use).

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

Of interest Oct. 25, 2 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization, Holmes Beach City Hall.

— Lisa neff

org.

Please, send meeting notices to news@islander.

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Opinion

Our

Don’t toss the baby ...

“Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.”

The phrase may come from the days before tap water, prompting families to share their bath water.

By the time the youngest person was clean, the water was filthy and the tub was emptied, prompting fears the baby might be thrown out in the process.

And what might that mean for islanders?

We’re weeks away from an important election in Holmes Beach — a five-way race for three seats on the city commission.

And as we weed through the candidates and their positions, it has become all too clear how important this race will be.

Since many of you are already voting by mail, and a few of you might rely on our advice, here’s the skinny.

We urge you to return the incumbents, Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek to office.

For the third seat, we strongly support former Commissioner Pat Morton.

These three have common sense, fortitude, determination and moral and ethical values we can all admire. And that’s not to say John Monetti wouldn’t do the same, but Morton is fresh from the commission, having been left out of the top votes last year after 17 years of good, steady service.

On the other hand, we must say “No” to candidate Renee Ferguson, who appears poised to push for extreme regulations that would hamstring the discretion of our patrol officers and disparage and limit the strength and protection of our police department.

We were nearly a victim of a ruse by the outgoing commissioner to hand over his seat to Ferguson without a vote, but fortunately, Morton and Monetti were ready to take on the challenge.

So, please, think twice before you mark your ballot, because we could lose a dedicated, honest, highly qualified public servant if, as we suspect, Ferguson joins two commissioners on the dais to challenge the chief of police and attempt to remove him.

It would be as careless, thoughtless and shameful as throwing the baby out with the bath water.

The loss could be as dire as the sudden and callous announcement by the postal service on Oct. 8 of the Carting controversy planned Oct. 24 closure of the Cortez Post Office.

I own a golf cart and live on the island.

This news may send Cortez residents to the post The process to get a tag from the state requires office with pitchforks before it’s over. your golf cart to go 35 mph.

Hopefully, it’s not over.

You actually have to take your golf cart to the Finally, please, join me in saying good-bye to department of motor vehicles for a test drive. longtime friend and loyal Privateer, John Swager, and The vehicles going under 20 mph are golf carts in sending condolences to his broad island family. and tourists.

— Bonner Joy, news@islander.org Like many other issues on this island, your problem is not with golf carts issued to private residents but instead with the tourists and the businesses who rent out golf carts.

OCT. 13, 2021 • Vol. 29, No. 51 Regulate the businesses.

Give permits to locals who prove their speed. ▼ Publisher, Co-editor Getting rid of them all together is like taking recess Bonner Joy, news@islander.org ▼ Editorial away from the entire class because one person can’t editor Lisa neff, lisa@islander.org stop talking. chrisann allen. chrisann@islander.org Brooke Svoboda, Anna Maria Island Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Kevin cassidy, kevin@islander.org Editor’s note: Rental businesses on the island proJack elka, jack@jackelka.com vide only low-speed vehicles, not golf carts. LSVs are tomas gomez, tomas@islander.org capable of traveling 20-25 mph. They also are titled Kane Kaiman, kane@islander.org ryan Paice, ryan@islander.org and registered with the state, and must be insured.

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Building on East Bay … construction takes place in december 1998 for a new island grocery store — a Publix Super market — on east Bay drive in Holmes Beach. islander Photos: courtesy manatee county Public Library System

… and rebuilding on Bridge Street Sorry to say, there was no “Bridge Street Pie cafe.” a construction poster covers the “r” in pier on the sign for the Bradenton Beach city Pier & cafe in July 1995.

In the Oct. 11, 2001, issue

• The Anna Maria clerk sent a memo to Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh stating Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda went to her office and made threatening remarks after she filed a police report regarding a public record Skoloda took from city hall.

• The Anna Maria City Pier reopened after a contractor repaired damages caused by Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Pier leaseholder Mario Schoenfelder hired the contractor, whose work was halted by city officials because the repair project was supposed to have gone through the bid process.

• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission protested to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about a permit issued to Solutions To Avoid Red Tide to scoop dead fish onto a barge in the Gulf of Mexico. START ran the fish through a chopper and the FWC said the scooping process pulled in seaweed and likely killed some juvenile turtles.

In the Oct. 12, 2011, issue

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• Resort tax collections in Manatee County for fiscal year 2010-11 had surpassed the record $6.64 million record for all collections in fiscal 2009-10, with the last month of collections in the fiscal year, September 2011, still to be reported.

• The Anna Maria Island Community Center board planned to ask the Anna Maria City Commission for permission to negotiate with a company to construct a cell tower on its property, which is owned by the city and leased to the nonprofit.

• The Manatee County Commission declared Oct. 12, 2011, “Jamie Gregorich Day” in honor of the former islander who was a contestant on the Fox reality show “Hell’s Kitchen.”

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Holmes Beach mayor endorses incumbents, former commissioner By ryan Paice islander reporter

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth isn’t running in the Nov. 2 election, but she’s leaning her weight into the race.

Five candidates are on this year’s ballot for three city commission seats, currently held by Commissioners Terry Schaefer, Carol Soustek and Jim Kihm.

While Kihm declined to run at the 11th hour, Schaefer and Soustek were titsworth committed to continuing their work for the city.

They will be challenged by policital newcomer Renee Ferguson and former Commissioners John Monetti and Pat Morton.

Titsworth emailed The Islander Schaefer Oct. 6 with her endorsement for the incumbents and also indicated her support for Morton, urging voters to get involved before the election.

“This November I urge you to support the two commissioners who are running to retain their seats and Soustek an experienced commissioner who is hoping to regain his seat and again put his passion into representing our residents,” Titsworth wrote. “These three candidates have done an awesome job of preserving the community, keeping spending to a minimum and supporting government services.”

Schaefer was elected to a two-year term on the commission in 2019 and serves as the city’s liaison

2021 city elections to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, the Center of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Elementary School and the city police pension board.

Soustek, who serves as the commission’s vice chair, was appointed in 2014 to complete the unexpired term of former Commissioner David Zaccagnino.

She was reelected to her first full two-year term in November 2015 and was reelected in 2017 and 2019.

Titsworth made her choice for the third seat clear Oct. 8 when she was observed campaigning with Morton at the intersection of Gulf and Marina drives.

Morton, a 27-year resident of the city who spent 17 years on the commission, including service with Titsworth, was first elected to the commission in 2003 and served until 2020, when he lost in a four-way race for two seats.

Monetti, a 16-year resident of the city, spent four years as a city planning commission member before he being elected to the city commission in 2006. He served on the city commission for six years before losing his seat in a sweep in 2012.

Titsworth warned in her election endorsement letter that “a small group of citizens often attend meetings to emphasize their issues,” adding that she hoped elected officials “legislate for the good of the entire city, not just for the few who speak the loudest.”

“We need a community safe from crime,” she wrote. “A community we can all be proud of and enjoy

calling home. We need (the incumbents’ and Morton’s) legislative experience, integrity and passion on behalf of the city.”

There were 2,768 registered voters in Holmes Beach as of Oct. 8, according to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office.

Voting began Sept. 24, when mail-in ballots went out from the SEO to applicants.

Mail-in ballots can be requested via phone at 941741-3823 or online at votemanatee.com.

After several months, CEC replanted seagrass in the same spot, and a second bloom wiped out the new seagrass.

The first planting was under warranty. The second wasn’t, according to city attorney Ricinda Perry.

“CEC’s job is to be out on the site making sure the dredging and planting are done according to permit, as well as make sure that the client — the city of Bradenton Beach through its CRA — remains protected.

As part of that protection, it was to make sure that the seagrass remains viable,” Perry said.

To close out the permit, more than 3,000 cubic yards of seagrass was removed at additional cost, although the project already was overbudget.

CEC offered a potential solution, claiming the channel was deeper than expected and funds could be reallocated to seagrass.

But Duncan argued it’s never known a channel to deepen on its own and suggested the CEC survey was inaccurate.

And the plan backfired as Duncan asked for higher compensation.

Also, CEC proposed to plant new seagrasses in more favorable conditions at a different site but the CRA members expressed skepticism at CEC’s ability to pick a second site.

The problem for the CRA is the added compensation sought expends more time and money than the payout to CEC. Closing out the permits would require $3,150 on a project with an estimated expense of $1.1 million.

“We’re at a place where it’s fiscally more responsible to finish the project than it is to fight,” said Perry.

Commissioner Jake Spooner, a CRA member, said problems at the state level contributed to the death of the first batch of seagrass.

“There’s plenty of blame to go around,” Spooner said. “We knew that algae bloom was going on and we asked the DEP if we could hold off on doing the planting until the algae bloom left, but they apparently forced us to go ahead with the plantings knowing they’re going to die. If you know there’s a drought, you don’t plant your corn.”

A motion was put forward by Cole to pay $3,150 to CEC, which passed with unanimous consent.

“I don’t like giving them more money. I don’t,” said CRA member/Mayor John Chappie. “But it’s probably the path of least resistance.”

The channel replanting and dredging were near completion as of Oct. 7. Channel markers will be put up in about 40 days, after the planting inspection has been finalized.

Pat morton campaigns to regain his seat on the Holmes Beach city commission with mayor Judy titsworth Oct. 6. islander courtesy Photo

Dredge contract runs aground at Bradenton Beach meeting By tomas gomez islander reporter

The path of least resistance may ding a boat as it navigates the Coquina Channel.

A series of incidents with Coastal Engineering Consultants has the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency stuck weighing the costs between fighting back or cutting its losses.

In June, the CRA approved a contract with Coastal Engineering Consultants Inc. as part of a broader project. CEC’s role was post- and pre-construction surveys of the channel in the Intracoastal Waterway, staking the area for dredging and mitigation.

CEC put stakes in the channel April 2 to mark the dredge location for Duncan Seawall Dock & Boat Lift, the company hired to dredge. CEC claimed to use PVC to prevent damage from collisions, but instead used metal posts at locations.

An accident apparently occurred when a boat collided with a metal stake, causing property damage.

More trouble occurred when an algae bloom killed some of the first batch of seagrass planted. Apparently, the slow current prevented the algae from being swept out, ultimately suffocating the seagrass.

Duncan suggested fill to raise the seagrass to prevent algae from settling.

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HB mayor intervenes, restructures parks committee By ryan Paice islander reporter

Holmes Beach’s Parks and Beautification Committee just got an unexpected facelift.

Committee members met Oct. 6 for the first time since May 5 and were surprised to see city engineer Sage Kamiya at the dais.

After Kamiya, seated as chairperson, called the meeting to order, city clerk Stacey Johnston swore in residents Eileen Jellison as a full-time member and Christian Ulanch as an alternate.

Soon after, committee member Alec Graham expressed confusion over Kamiya’s new role.

Graham said former chair Mary (Lange) “should be running this meeting,” and told Kamiya, “You’re not a resident of Holmes Beach. You’re a city employee. It’s a conflict.”

Mayor Judy Titsworth said the comprehensive plan allows public works staff on the board regardless of residency. She added that she decided to restructure the advisory board in September after meeting with staff and elected officials to discuss ways to increase the committee’s productivity.

She said the committee failed to accomplish several objectives in recent years, including organizing semiHolmes Beach city clerk Stacey Johnston, left, swears in residents eileen Jellison and christian ulanch Oct. 6 to serve on the parks and beautification committee. Jellison will serve as a full-time member, while ulanch will serve as an alternate. islander Photo: ryan Paice

nars and submitting annual reports to the commission.

“There was no real path. You struggled,” Titsworth said. “At this point, this is the way this board needed to be set up so it could be a functional board. The last years it’s been struggling.”

She referenced her Sept. 14 executive order amending the Dec. 10, 2007, order creating the committee.

The order had not been presented to the board or city commissioners at previous meetings.

The amended order reads, “Pursuant to the comprehensive plan, city staff from the public works department will be a member of this committee. The public works staff person will chair the committee.”

The order does not address who would serve as chair if multiple public works staff members preside on the committee.

“If there’s something on this that you don’t feel you want to be part of this board anymore, we’ll be more than happy to take your resignation,” Titsworth said from the podium.

Lange, committee chair before the restructuring, admitted the group’s lack of productivity over the past couple of years had been “frustrating.”

“I’d like to keep an open mind,” she said. “Let’s give it a chance and let’s see if we can make it work

because, you’re right, it’s not been working for two years.”

Lange said the committee struggled to move issues forward because it only met monthly and communication between members and staff was limited due to the Florida Sunshine Law. The Sunshine Law requires public access to governmental proceedings and communications, and prohibits private discussions of city issues between elected and appointed officials.

The city committee is subject to the Sunshine Law and, further, receives a $10,000 annual budget for beautification improvements.

Titsworth recommended maintaining monthly meetings, adding that Kamiya’s appointment as chair may assuage such communication issues since he could keep moving things forward between proceedings.

After settling the chairmanship, committee members discussed nominations for secretary and vice chair for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.

Graham nominated Lange to be secretary, a position responsible for taking meeting minutes in accordance with the Sunshine Law. Lange accepted the nomination, which committee member Katheryn Sandberg seconded before it unanimously passed.

Lange then nominated Graham as vice chair.

Graham accepted the nomination, which Sandberg seconded before it unanimously passed.

City Commissioner Carol Soustek, who attended the meeting as a liaison for the city commission, spoke during public comments, saying she hoped the new structure would benefit the committee.

“It needed structure,” Soustek said. “It had gotten too loose, and it was hurting your ability to operate. … I’m very pleased we’ve gotten this far.”

The committee will meet next at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, with instructions to attend via teleconference on the city’s website, holmesbeachfl.org.

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a classic car show is a feature at a 2017 Bayfest on Pine avenue. the cars and the crowds will return to anna maria’s Pine avenue Oct. 16 for the anna maria island chamber of commerce’s community streetfair, featuring arts and crafts, food vendors, musical entertainment and more. islander file Photo: Jack elka

‘Mama Mia!’ extended due to box office demand

Fans of the Manatee Players and “Mama Mia!” are singing, “Gimme, gimme, gimme.”

Thus the theater group has extended the run of the ABBA-themed musical due to demand at the box office of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

Performances were added Oct. 28-31 to the show that opened the Manatee Players season Oct. 14.

The 2021-22 schedule for the arts center, 502 Third Ave. W., also includes: • The drama “Murder, Mystery & Poe” Oct. 21-31.

• The musical “Cinderella” opening Dec. 2.

• The musical “Crosley Christmas-Holiday Songs and Fables” Dec. 9-19; • The drama “A Literary Feast: Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald” Jan. 13-23.

• “Chaplin: The Musical” opening Jan. 20.

• The drama “Danny, King of the Basement” opening March 3.

• The musical “The Will Rogers Follies” opening March 10.

• “Titanic: The Musical” opening April 28.

• The drama “Go Ask Alice” opening May 12.

For more information about performances and pandemic precautions, call the box office at 941748-5875 or go online to www.manateeperformingartscenter.com.

Kiwanis building schedule

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island is arranging a fall schedule of breakfast, speakers and weekly meetings at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

The group will hear Oct. 16 from club members about travels to the Creation Museum and “Noah’s Ark” in Williamstown, Kentucky.

Also, Sue LaMastro of SHINE—Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders — will address the club Oct. 23.

Meanwhile, club members are welcoming recommendations for other speakers.

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

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Chamber’s Bayfest set for Oct. 15-16 in Anna Maria The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will bring a big block party to Anna Maria this week.

Bayfest will fill Pine Avenue end-to-end — from Gulf Drive to Bay Boulevard — Saturday, Oct. 16, with a kickoff preview party Friday, Oct. 15, at City Pier Park at the east end of Pine Avenue.

The kickoff party will be 5-8 p.m., including foodand-beverage booths and entertainment by the Karen & Jimmy Band.

The next day, the chamber’s 20th annual celebration of community, music, food and fun will begin at 10 a.m. and close about 9 p.m.

Bayfest offerings will include a classic-and-antique car show 10 a.m.-3 p.m., a food court, libations, including a beer trailer and other adult beverages, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ zone and visits from the Anna Maria Island Privateers.

Singer-songwriter Mike Sales will emcee and entertain on the main stage.

Saturday’s musical performances at Bayfest include: • 11 a.m., Fuse Band.

• 1:45 p.m., Memphis Rub. • 4:30 p.m., Jack’d Up. • 7 p.m., the Dr. Dave Band.

Businesses and nonprofits with Pine Avenue addresses also generally welcome festivalgoers, including the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, which will hold an open house at its museum, 402 Pine Ave., and Roser Memorial Community Church, which will host musical performances in the chapel and children’s fun activities outdoors at 512 Pine Ave. Festivalgoers will find a park-and-ride at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, where they can park and board a fare-free trolley to and from the event.

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The chamber, in festival applications, says it sells sponsorships and registers vendors to “cover rising festival costs — helping us raise more for our scholarship funds and important AMI chamber initiatives.”

Sponsorships range from $100-$500 and vendor fees range from $175 for food vendors to $100 for arts and crafts dealers. Nonprofit booths are free.

Bayfest did not take place in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and in 2019 the threat of inclement weather prompted the chamber to forego the car show and street festival for a live music event at the Center of Anna Maria Island.

For more information, call the chamber at 941778-1541.

On the menu at Bayfest

The Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce lined up more than a dozen vendors for Bayfest, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 16, on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria.

Participating vendors include: • Anna Maria Island Privateers — hot dogs, hamburgers, and more; • Artistic Baker — bratwurst and schnitzel rolls and gyros; • Big Blue Grilled Cheese Co. — grilled cheese sandwiches; • Bunny and Pirates Bazaar — deli sandwiches, charcuterie boards, antipasto skewers; • Coastal Crab Co. — crab cake sandwiches; • Fabian’s Homestyle Cookin’ — barbecue ribs, chicken, pulled pork and brisket; chicken wings; collard greens and more; • The Feast — pizza and poutine; • Healthy to Go — humus, beet salad, okra, grape leaves and more; • Isola Bella— meatballs, gnocchi pesto and cannoli; • Kona Ice — shaved ice; • Nana’s Kettle Corn – kettle corn; • Quiero Mas Tacos — tacos, burritos and nachos; • Sweet Bowls — acai bowls, fruit bowls, grains and cereals; • Tea Jug — sweet and herbal teas; • Tortilla Bay — quesadillas and queso dip; • Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream — ice cream treats.

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Produce in the park the anna maria farmers market returns to city Pier Park. the market operates 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. tuesdays through may 10, 2022. Vendor applications are at cityofannamaria.com. the market follows u.S. centers for disease control guidelines regarding use of masks and social distancing recommendations. for more, call city hall at 941-708-6130. islander file Photo

Island historical society sets ‘social’ calendar

The Anna Maria Island Garden Club is seeding the seasonal calendar.

The club will meet monthly October-April at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, for programs, as well as a plant sale and flower show.

The first gathering will be a general meeting — for members only — at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. The guest fee will be $5.

A look at the club’s calendar for the 2021-22 season: • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, an annual plant sale.

• 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, general members meeting.

• 11:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, fashion show.

• 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, general members meeting.

• 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, flower show.

• 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, general members meeting.

At most meetings, lunch is served.

For more information about the garden club, including becoming a member, call Gerry Mills at 941-920-5929.

members gather to dine, socialize, elect officers and hear remarks by a guest speaker.

• Saturday, March 5, Heritage Day, when AMIHS hosts vendors, live music, food and beverage and entertainers to celebrate the early days of Anna Maria Island.

Also, on Tuesdays December-March, AMIHS volunteers prepare homebaked “Settler’s Bread” and GET LISTED Send announcements for The Islander’s calendar sell it at the farmers market at City Pier Park to raise to calendar@islander.org. The deadline for listings is money for college scholarships. the Wednesday before the publication date.

The museum is at 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

For more information, call the museum at 941778-0492.

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Tickets — $150 each with a buy one, get one offer through Sept. 30 — can be purchased at amiprivateers. org, with a portion of the money raised benefiting the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.

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Anna Maria Island Privateers selling gala tickets The gala is “black tie” but black eye patches also are appropriate.

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

The evening will include an opportunity to meet past scholarship recipients, including Fox 12 news reporter Kimberly Kuizon, who grew up on Anna Maria Island and will serve as the gala emcee.

The gala also will feature high school students

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The Anna Maria Island Historical Society will usher in the fall-winter season with a sweet social affair.

The nonprofit’s first event on the 2021-22 calendar is an ice cream social Thursday, Nov. 11, following a city-sponsored Veterans Day parade and ceremony.

The Veterans Day events will take place along Pine Avenue, including at City Pier Park at the east end of Pine.

Other historical society events on the calendar include: • Friday, Dec. 10, the Holiday Walk of Treasures open house, when the AMIHS museum will stay open until 8 p.m. and AMIHS will join in the Pine Avenue holiday festivities.

• In January — date and details to be determined — AMIHS will host a wine-and-cheese reception for a local artist.

• Wednesday, Feb. 16, AMIHS luncheon, when

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The Islander Calendar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON AMI

Wednesday, Oct. 13 1 p.m. — Beginner ukulele class, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7786341.

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

Friday, Oct. 15 5-8 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest kickoff party, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.

Saturday, Oct. 16 10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1541.

ONGOING ON AMI Throughout October, “Feathers” exhibit featuring work by Jim Wheeler, Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: islandgallerywest.com, 941-778-6648.

Throughout October, “Art on 10 x 10 Cradleboard” exhibit, Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: amiartistsguildgallery.com, 941-778-6694.

AHEAD ON AMI Nov. 12, Anna Maria Island Historical Society Ice Cream Social, Anna Maria.

OFF AMI Wednesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. — Ringling College lecture, “The Cigar Industry and How it Changed Florida,” the Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Fee applies. Information: theparadisecenter. org, 941-383-6493.

ONGOING OFF AMI 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 Street, downtown Bradenton. Information: realizebradenton.com, 941-301-8445.

compiled by Lisa neff, calendar@islander.org.

Second and fourth Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., Chickee Hut Jammers session, presented by the Florida Maritime Museum and Cortez Cultural Center, outdoors, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.

Information: floridamaritimemuseum.org, fmminfo@manateeclerk. com.

“Battles of the Boneless” exhibit, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: bishopmuseum.org, 941-746-4131.

Through August 2022, “Seeing the Invisible” augmented reality exhibit, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota.

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

Through Jan. 16, 2022, “Prints, Ceramics and Glass from Japan,” John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Fee applies. Information: ringling.org, 941-3595700.

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Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m., Tales Under the Tree, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton.

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AHEAD OFF AMI Oct. 21, Teen Nature Night, Perico Island.

Oct. 29, Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza, Bradenton.

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Monday, Oct. 18 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club lunch meeting, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Information: barbara.ehren@gmail.com.

AHEAD OFF AMI Wednesday, Oct. 20 11:30 a.m. — Anna Maria Island Garden Club meeting, Roser Oct. 23, Florida Maritime Museum/Cortez Cultural Center Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. InformaCortez Nautical Flea Market, Cortez. tion: 941-920-5929.

Nov. 13, Anna Maria Island Privateers Black Tie Fundraising Gala to benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, ONGOING ON AMI Bradenton.

Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Mahjong Club, Island Library, 5701 Marina KIDS & FAMILY Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7786341.

ON AMI Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Friday, Oct. 15 Maria Island meeting, Gulf Drive Cafe, 900 Gulf 10 a.m. — 40 Carrots Partners in Play, Island Library, 5701 Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 778-1383.

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Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Farmers Market Saturday, Oct. 16 in the Park, City Pier Park, Pine Avenue and Bay 2 p.m. — Sew stuffed animals, Island Library, 5701 Marina Boulevard, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

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

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10 a.m.— Family storytime, Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, OFF AMI Holmes Beach. Information: mymanatee.org/library, 941-7786341.

Wednesday, Oct. 13 11:45 a.m. — Off Stage Ladies monthly lunch meeting, Pier OFF AMI 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Fee applies. Information: 941Friday, Oct. 15 932-2798.

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AME SAC welcomes new member, reinstates officers

Secondgrade student Sloane Wade, 7, measures wood blocks during a Stem class earlier this fall. islander Photos: courtesy Pidge Barreda

By ryan Paice Anna Maria Elementary School’s advisory council added a member, but otherwise will resume its 2020-21 Hands-on roster. in STEM SAC members met via teleconference Sept. 23 and anna maria approved several organizational motions, including a elementary firstroster, officers, bylaws and a school improvement plan grader micah for the 2021-22 school year.

Palmer, 7, puts The SAC meets four times a year to foster rela- together a LegO tionships between the school, parents and teachers, as construct during well as determine school improvements and advise a Stem class principal Michael Masiello. exercise on folThe council consists of 17 people, including parlowing instrucents, community members, business owners and school tions earlier this employees. fall. ame stuKristi Kliebert, a Bradenton resident and AME dents are learnparent, was the applicant to the SAC for the new ing about sciyear. ence, technology, She attended the meeting, where the existing counengineering and cil members unanimously voted to approve a 2021-22 mathematics. roster that included Kliebert.

Council members also unanimously voted to approve the memberships of AME alumni Ashley Chiles as a business associate and Holmes Beach resident and retired orchestra teacher Chris Rudacille as a • Oct. 13, picture retakes. community member.

• Oct. 23, 4-8 p.m., Fall Festival at the Center of Chair David Zaccagnino said the SAC can include Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. up to 50 members and encouraged others to apply.

AME is at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. third-graders giuliana Blankert, 8, left, and Shane Council members also unanimously voted to reinFor more, call the school at 941-708-5525.

Bradley, 7, build flowering plant models. state last year’s officers, including Zaccagnino as chair, Janae Rudacille as co-chair and the school’s student School days support specialist, Ivory Graham, as secretary.

The Islander Minutes for the meeting will be available online welcomes photos at manateeschools.net/annamaria. and notices of stuThe SAC will next meet at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, dent achievements, Nov. 18, tentatively at AME, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes accolades and just Beach. old-school good times. Email news@ caLenDar frOm Page 12 islander.org

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AHEAD OFF AMI Oct. 23, Cortez Cultural Center Arts and Fair, Cortez.

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AHEAD ON AMI Oct. 21, Seashell Shore Walk, Bradenton Beach.

ONGOING OFF AMI Saturdays, 9 a.m., Saturday Mornings at the NEST nature exploration, Robinson Preserve expansion, 840 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Information: mymanatee.org, 941-742-5923, ext. 6047.

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NY man arrested for resisting, battery

The Bradenton Beach Police Department arrested James P. Danilczyk, 30, of East Rockaway, New York, on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer and reckless driving and fleeing to elude in connection with an incident Sept. 25.

Danilczyk pleaded not guilty to the felony and misdemeanor charges Sept. 29.

BBPD stopped Danilczyk for allegedly driving at a high speed and passing vehicles in heavy traffic.

When approached by officers, the man said he was headed to a hospital.

Officers asked him to exit his vehicle several times before trying to remove him from the vehicle, at which

point Danilczyk allegedly rolled up the window on an officer’s arm.

In a struggle, officers pepper-sprayed Danilczyk, who then drove off.

A pursuit followed, ending on Gulf Drive South, where Danilczyk was arrested.

A judge authorized supervised release for the man, provided he live with his parents, avoid alcohol and illegal drugs and undergo a mental health evaluation within 30 days.

Danilczyk’s next scheduled court appearance at the Manatee County Judicial Center in Bradenton is Oct. 22.

Ministry group members report attack at Coquina Beach Members of a ministry group reported they were attacked while selling cakes and flan Sept. 25 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department took witness statements about the incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., but as of Oct. 1, had not made any arrests.

The BBPD said a member of the Second Chance Ministry reported that he was at the county park, selling containers of baked pound cakes and flan custard, when two men threatened him, punched him in the face and threw his cakes on the ground.

The attackers allegedly wore gang graffiti and said the victim was in “their territory.”

Another witness with the ministry told police his group returned to their van, parked at the beach, and discovered their cakes had been stolen from a cooler in the van.

Then they were chased by two attackers, who claimed responsibility for the theft.

The ministry members attempted to leave, but were followed and attacked by four men, who dumped even more cakes before fleeing.

In total, 34 cakes were smashed, amounting to $170 in damages, according to another witness statement. The members sell cakes to fund the ministry’s operations.

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Bradenton man arrested for drug possession in HB By ryan Paice islander reporter

Holmes Beach police officers arrested Bradenton resident Vince Williams, 31, on a third-degree felony Oct. 1 for possession of a controlled substance.

A Holmes Beach officer parked outside Anna Maria Elementary School on Gulf Drive saw a motorist drive into the lot after school hours and noticed an inoperable taillight.

The officer approached the motorist, later identified as Williams, to warn him about the broken taillight.

With “no articulable suspicion to impede” Williams, the officer allowed the motorist to leave.

Then, later that night, the officer saw the motorist park the vehicle at the end of a dead-end residential street and turn off the lights but remain in the vehicle.

The officer observed the motorist and called for backup.

The motorist began to leave when backup arrived but officers conducted a traffic stop and asked to search the vehicle, which Williams allowed.

During the search, HBPD found several pills later identified as Adderall and diazepam, both controlled substances. Williams did not have prescriptions for the drugs.

The officers arrested Williams and transported him to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Oct. 2 after posting $1,500 bond.

Conviction on a third-degree felony is punishable with up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.

An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Island police reports

Anna Maria Sept. 23, 500 block of Magnolia Avenue, noise.

The MCSO received a call from a resident who said he could hear music two blocks from his home. A deputy responded to the 10:29 p.m. complaint, identified the source of the noise and issued a citation for violation of the city noise ordinance.

Sept. 24, 800 South Bay Boulevard, trespass. An MCSO deputy trespassed a man after receiving a complaint he was trespassing in the backyard of a private property.

Sept. 25, 800 block of North Shore Drive, noise.

The MCSO responded at 1:49 a.m. to a complaint about loud music and screaming on a back porch. A deputy responded, confirmed the noise and issued a citation for violation of the city noise ordinance.

Anna Maria is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Bradenton Beach Oct. 1, 2400 block of Avenue C, noise. Bradenton Beach police responded about midnight to calls about a noisy neighbor and heard loud music coming from a carport. The officer contacted the occupants and warned them the noise was in violation of city code. The occupants, who said they were unaware of the rule, turned off the music.

Oct. 1, 2100 block of Avenue B, noise. An officer responded about midnight to calls of a noisy neighbor and found a group of loud people in a pool. The officer gave the renter a verbal warning and the renter agreed to stop the noise.

Oct. 5, Bradenton Beach Marina, 402 Church Ave., abandoned boat. An officer responded to reports of a partially submerged vessel resting near the fuel dock. The officer spoke with the marina manager, who said he removed the vessel from the water but had videos showing its submersion. The officer deemed the vessel unseaworthy and began attempts to contact the owner.

The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.

Cortez No new reports.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO. Holmes Beach Oct. 1, 6500 block of Marina Drive, recovered vehicle. The Holmes Beach Police Department license plate recognition system notified officers of a stolen PLeaSe, See streetLife, neXt Page

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manatee county Sheriff deputy Patrick manning presents deputy Steve Stewart with a plaque for 17 years of service during a retirement gathering at ginny’s and Jane e’s cafe.

retired manatee county-anna maria sheriff’s substation Sgt. Paul davis, left, Sgt. russell Schnering, retiring deputy Steve Stewart and present substation head, Sgt. Brett getman, along with Paul foster, owner/operator of ginny’s and Jane e’s cafe and coastal Store, 9807 gulf drive, anna maria, gather at the store for a send-off for Stewart, who has served the city for 17 years. islander Photos: courtesy ginny’s & Jane e.’s streetLife frOm Page 14

rental vehicle in the area. An officer stopped the motorist of the vehicle, who said he was not the renter and did not know the vehicle was stolen. The officer confirmed the claims, had the vehicle towed and contacted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office about prosecuting the renter.

Oct. 2, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, theft. An officer responded to reports of a missing bicycle. The officer found a man who said a bike provided at his rental unit went missing after he left it unlocked.

The man provided the owner’s contact information to the officer.

Oct. 4, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave., Marchman Act. An officer responded to reports of an unconscious man and arrived to find him being treated by emergency medical services. The officer spoke to the man, who was intoxicated and had fallen, and detained him under a Marchman Act. The man was transported to the Manatee County jail in Bradenton.

Oct. 5, 500 block of 71st Street, fraud. A woman arrived at the HBPD to report fraudulent withdrawals from her bank account amounting to about $70,000.

She said she had placed holds on her bank accounts and provided a witness statement.

HBPD polices Holmes Beach.

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

deputy Steve Stewart prepares to cut his retirement cake. the cake was by Hometown desserts.

Many thanks for your service, Deputy Stewart

Palmetto man arrested for obstruction, pending DUI By ryan Paice islander reporter

Holmes Beach police officers arrested Palmetto resident Alberto Jimenez-Lopez, 45, Sept. 27 after finding him intoxicated behind the wheel of a car.

An officer responded to reports of a potentially impaired driver and found the caller, who pointed out a parked vehicle that they witnessed hit several curbs and drive into oncoming traffic.

As the officer approached the motorist, later identified as Jimenez-Lopez, who smelled of alcohol, the subject tried to leave in his vehicle.

The officer grabbed Jimenez-Lopez and directed him out of the vehicle but he resisted and tried to pull loose. Jimenez-Lopez was brought to the ground and handcuffed.

EMS transported Jimenez-Lopez to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton for treatment for possible injuries.

There, he provided a urine sample for testing.

After he was medically cleared, a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy transported Jimenez-Lopez to the Manatee County jail, where he remained in custody as of Sept. 30 with a $500 bond.

Officers had the vehicle towed and seized the tag, since it was not assigned to the vehicle.

“Charges for driving under the influence are pending, awaiting urinalysis results and a capias request will be submitted at a later time,” according to the police report.

The Manatee County Clerk of Court’s website, records.manateeclerk.com, already registers a firstdegree misdemeanor charge against Jimenez-Lopez for obstruction without violence.

Conviction for a first-degree misdemeanor can carry up to one year in jail and/or a fine of $1,000.

An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

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• Ministry of Presence Inc. seeks medications and monetary donations to aid earthquake victims in Haiti.

The MoP is shipping a container-load weekly. Donations to The Islander, 315 58th St., Suite J, Holmes Beach, or mail to MoP, P.O. Box 770, Oneco, FL 34264.

• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers and sponsors for Bayfest in Anna Maria Oct. 15-16, as well as greeters in the chamber office.

Information: 941-778-1541.

• Senior Adventurers group seeks events coordinators and a van driver for Friday outings. Information: 941-447-5076 • Moonracer Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to offer foster and forever homes for rescued animals. Information: 941-345-2441.

• The Roser Food Bank seeks donations. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, administers the pantry, supported

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An island-based pet rescue is inviting golfers to • Keep Manatee Beautiful seeks volunteers for hit a drive for dogs, putt for pets. cleanups and other efforts. Info: 941-795-8272.

Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue will present • The Island Players seeks its annual golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 23, at Terra volunteers for the theater, includCeia Bay Golf & Tennis Club in Palmetto. ing house managers, backstage The “Golf Goes to the Dogs!” Tournament begins and prop crews, website experts with registration at 7:30 a.m. and actors. Information: 508 965Participation is $85 per golfer and includes green 5665. fees, a cart, lunch, drink tickets and awards.

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Tidings

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REGULAR WORSHIP

Roser organizing craft fair

Roser Memorial Community Church. Roser, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, will host the 2021 holiday fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

In preparation, organizers are booking craft tables at a cost of $20.

Additionally, organizers seek bakers and volunteers to help on sale day.

For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414 or go online to roserchurch.com.

Gathering We welcome news from local places

of worship, as well as photos. We also welcome listings for the Tidings calendar. Please, submit to news@islander.org and calendar@islander.org.

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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.

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

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

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

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

9:15 a.m. — Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-779-1912.

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

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

Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

10 a.m. — Roser Church.

10 a.m. — Christ Church of Longboat Key Presbyterian USA, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Info: 941-900-4903.

10 a.m. — Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-6491.

10:30 a.m. — St. Bernard.

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

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

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Roser Church Roser Robics fitness.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Roser Church Roser Robics fitness.

SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 16, Roser Church joins Bayfest with musical programs in the chapel 10:15 a.m.-noon, as well as children’s activities outdoors 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and visits outside the Roser Food Pantry with pantry director Lynn Brennan.

SAVE THE DATES Oct. 30, ECA potluck supper.

Nov. 6, Roser Church Holiday Craft Fair.

Nov. 28, Hanukkah begins.

Dec. 4, ECA Holly Berry Bazaar.

Dec. 6, Hanukkah ends.

Dec. 12, Roser Church blood drive.

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Dec. 25, Christmas Day.

Remembering ‘Big John’ Swager’s Privateer, AMI life …

William ‘Bill’ Miller

William “Bill” Miller died Oct. 5.

He was born June 1, 1935.

Mr. Miller lived in Cortez for almost 60 years and worked all over Anna Maria Island when he was an air conditioning and refrigeration business owner. He also participated in many local arts and crafts shows through the years with his metal fish/ miller animals.

He was an artist, craftsman, contractor, worker, friend, brother, neighbor, man’s man, fisherman, adventurer, kind soul and the most precious dad.

He was a pillar in his community and beloved by all who knew him.

He made everyone around him feel happy and at ease, always encouraging people that God is good.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Colonial Baptist Church, 2616 51st St. W., Bradenton.

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Tax totals show tourism thriving in late summer By chrisann allen islander reporter

Students returned to classrooms in August but tourists continued to travel for a slice of island time.

August 2021 showed a significant increase over last year’s tourist tax numbers.

Totaling $1,448,333, the August gross revenue from the 5% bed tax on accommodations of six months or less was up 22% over August 2020, when $1,185,575 was collected.

The Manatee County Tax Collector reported the August revenues Oct. 1.

Nearly half of the bed tax revenue — 48% — was generated by vacation lodging in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach, according to the report.

In gross tax, Holmes Beach accounted for $415,452 or 28.68%.

Anna Maria netted 14.37% with $208,168.

Bradenton Beach collected $74,286 or 5.13%.

Other August figures: • Unincorporated Manatee County, $518,735, 35.82%; • Bradenton, $110,310, 7.62%; • Longboat Key, $117,734, 8.13%; • Palmetto, $3,684, 0.25%.

After the commission and fee deductions, the over-

all tax netted for Manatee County in August 2021 was $1,404,882.

The resort tax is collected by the state and then funded back to the county. State law requires use of resort tax funds for tourism-related projects only.

The money funds the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bradenton Area Convention Center, tourist-related entities such as Realize Bradenton and the Pittsburgh Pirates, beach renourishment and other projects.

Tourist tax collections are collected and reported in arrears, with the August tax collected in September and reported Oct. 1.

September is being collected this month and will be reported on or around Nov. 1. The gross tax collected in September 2020 was $1,116,591.

The updated numbers will be discussed at the next TDC meeting, set for 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

The council includes County Commissioner Misty Servia, chair, vice chair Vernon DeSear, Eric Cairns, Ed Chiles, Jiten Patel, Rahul Patel, Jack Rynerson, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant.

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August tourist tax numbers

august 2017: $782,697 august 2018: $792,685 august 2019: $909,638 august 2020: $1,185,575 august 2021: $1,448,333 Source: manatee county tax collector

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Victor rodriguez, visiting anna maria from tampa, holds a small mackerel he caught and released Oct. 6 at the anna maria city Pier. the pier, 100 n. Bay Blvd., anna maria, is an island icon. islander Photo: ryan Paice

At your service

Obituaries are offered as a community service to residents and families of residents, both past and present, as well as to those people with ties to the island. Submit to news@islander.org. Obituaries are provided free — a service of your community newspaper.

For a paid obituary, contact advertising director Toni Lyon at 941-778-7978.

Looking for treasure?

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By Samara Paice

Mote assists AMITW

A little push for little sea turtles.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers periodically need assistance with sea turtle hatchlings — especially those found during disorientations and some that linger in nests that do not appear ready for release to the Gulf of Mexico.

Disorientations — when a sea turtle hatchling takes the path inland instead of to the Gulf — can result in dehydration. They often have the yolk — their first form of sustenance — attached to their bellies and need more time for it to absorb. Releasing those hatchlings would more than likely result in death.

AMITW volunteers excavate nests three days after the clutch hatches and periodically recover a live hatchling from the nest that requires more attention before sending it to the Gulf waters.

So, for young hatchlings in need of care, the AMITW volunteers turn to Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital on City Island, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

Mote provides additional care as needed.

The hospital admitted 1,139 hatchlings this year, including 1,032 loggerheads and 107 green sea turtles, said Mote public relations manager Stephannie Kettle.

To date, Mote has released 803 hatchlings in 2021.

Each hatchling receives care depending on its situation and condition to ready it for release, which can happen at the beach or offshore, according to Kettle.

The hatchlings can be seen on visits to Mote Marine. In addition, the health of adult turtles in Mote’s care can be viewed online at mote.org/hospital/turtle.

Two of the 1,139 hatchlings were from AMITW, both loggerheads, and one was a rare leucistic loggerhead, although it did not survive.

In other news, the last green turtle nest deposited on the island was excavated Oct. 9 near Lifeguard Tower 8 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.

The nest was discovered and marked Aug. 2 by AMITW volunteers Hans Duerr and Birgit Kremer.

The clutch hatched Oct. 6 and the tiny tracks led to the Gulf of Mexico, indicating success.

Booher excavated a loggerhead nest Oct. 9 near Lifeguard Tower 8 on Gulf Drive South but it was not successful. The nest, laid at the water’s edge, yielded 82 unhatched eggs.

About AMITW AMITW is a nonprofit focused on collecting data on sea turtles which are listed as threatened or endangered in Florida, depending on the species.

For more information, go online to islandturtlewatch.com or call executive director Suzi Fox at 941232-1405.

aBOVe: amitW volunteer Bill Booher excavates a green sea turtle nest Oct. 9 near Lifeguard tower 8 at coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. it was the last green sea turtle nest on ami to hatch for the may-October season.

Left: amitW volunteer Hans duerr holds a leucistic loggerhead similar to one taken for treatment aug.

27 to the Sea turtle rehabilitation Hospital at mote marine Laboratory. islander Photos: Samara Paice

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Open house on Piney Point plan State geologist rufus dickey, left, directs people to a display related to the draft permit for a Piney Point deep injection well during a meeting Oct. 6 at the central Library, in Bradenton. florida department of environmental Protection and county officials staffed the meeting on the plan to close the Piney Point phosphate plant by injecting the wastewater from the gypstacks, ponds and underdrain system into a deep well system. islander Photos: Lisa neff

By Lisa Neff

Catching the breeze

Oct. 1 arrived and I threw open a window to bring in fresh air.

Ah, autumn, I thought.

And then I thought of what autumn brings after a hot spring and sizzling summer: outdoor events, especially Bayfest, that annual block party where fulltimers on AMI welcome back seasonal friends flocking south before the snow falls in the north.

Bayfest, presented by the Anna neff Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday, Oct. 16, on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, with a kickoff party the night before in City Pier Park.

The pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 festival and inclement weather pushed organizers to take the celebration indoors in 2019.

Now Bayfest is back.

And in these times, can there be a better weekend event than one that promises encounters with friends along with alfresco music, food, refreshments and a marketplace?

Just consider the health-related benefits of getting fresh air: • Improves blood pressure; • Improves the heart rate; • Good for the digestive system; • Strengthens the immune system; • Cleans the lungs; • Sharpens the mind; • Boosts energy; • Generates happiness.

I’ve felt cooped up this summer, hiding in the air conditioning and wondering: What’s in the vents? Is the humidity low enough? Is the CO2 monitor working?

The coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on “sick buildings” but such concerns aren’t new. The modern focus dates at least to the 1970s, when building for energy efficiency led to reduced ventilation, the buildup of pollutants and a syndrome associated with

a sign on a vehicle parked Oct. 6 outside the central Library in Bradenton makes a point about the proposed plan to close the Piney Point phosphate plant using a deep injection well system funded by the state and built by manatee county. environmental groups plan to sue over the plan, which more than 70 people reviewed during an “open house” public meeting at the library.

headaches, coughing, chest tightness and eye irritation.

A couple of weekends ago, I caught an episode of “People’s Pharmacy” on NPR — WUSF 89.7 FM radio — about sick buildings and the Healthy Building program at Harvard University.

The Harvard program focuses on making sick buildings healthy by improving air circulation and ventilation, buying office products and building materials with low chemical emissions, removing legacy pollutants such as lead and PCBs, limiting vapor intrusion, maintaining humidity, mitigating odor, cleaning surfaces to reduce dust and dirt and bringing in sunlight.

Research reveals the benefits: • Higher productivity; • Reduced illness, even colds; • More strategic decisions; • Better able to handle crises.

How do you go heal a sick building? By examining

the foundation of healthy buildings involves air and water quality, dust, moisture and more. islander courtesy image

the flow of fresh air, monitoring air quality, keeping moisture in a healthy range, removing toxic materials and limiting exposure to chemicals.

One more thing: throw open a window.

More information For more information about the Harvard Healthy Buildings program, go online to forhealth.org.

And, for details about Bayfest, turn to page 10 in the newspaper.

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From pitch to pits

Jerry disbrow, center, made two trips to the winner’s circle this past week.

He won the Oct. 4 games with Bob Heiger, left, and the Oct. 9 games with tim Sofran.

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By Kevin P. cassidy islander reporter

It was a busy week for players and sports enthusiasts — with outdoor activities taking the lead.

The regular season has concluded for the youth soccer league at the center and the teams can now turn their attention to the playoffs where it’s win or go home.

Moss Builders at 3-0-2 nailed down the No. 1 seed in the 8-10 division with Solid Rock Construction cassidy right behind at 3-2. Shady Lady holds third at 2-2-1, while Beach Bums and Tidy MD, both at 2-3, are fourth and fifth seeds. The Gitt Team finished 1-3-1 in sixth place.

The playoff action was set to kick off at 6 p.m.

Oct. 12 with Moss and Solid Rock taking the pitch for a practice game thanks to a bye into the semifinals for both teams. Shady Lady will take on the Gitt Team in the first quarterfinal at 6:45 p.m., and Beach Bums and Tidy MD will square off in the second quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m.

The championship round is set for Oct. 26.

Meanwhile, the four team, 11-14 division has another week of regular-season action so there’s still some possible movement up and down the standings.

Action Oct. 5 for the 11-14s kicked off with Blalock Walters cruising to a 6-3 victory over HSH Designs behind four goals from Andrew Graham and two from Jayden Sparks. Mason Moss added a pair of assists while Cale Rudacille made five saves in goal.

Sterling Holiday and Carter Eurice each scored to lead HSH Designs, which also received four saves from Jack Zaccagnino in the loss.

The second 11-14 division match saw Miz & Hiz Biz outscore Anna Maria Island Wines 4-3. Riley Lawson led the way with two goals, while Chad Nunez and Cecelia Kroth added a goal each in the victory.

Nixon Conner had two goals and an assist for AMI Wines, which also received a goal from Victor Albrecht and nine savres from Cyrus Ryan in the loss.

Action in the 8-10 division saw Beach Bums earn a 3-0 shutout victory over Shady Lady behind two goals from Dylan Sato and a goal and an assist from Turner Worth. Kason Davis helped preserve the shutout with nine saves in goal.

Cole Dillman came up with six saves between the pipes to help keep Shady Lady in the game.

Solid Rock held on for a 4-3 victory over the Gitt Team behind four goals from Nixon Conner and five saves from Andre Harwood.

Noah Shoulson scored two goals and Colin Bankert added a goal for The Gitt Team in the loss.

The last game of the night for the 8-10s saw Moss Builders roll to a 6-1 victory over Tidy MD thanks to two goals each from Mason Moss and Callin Westfall. MaryTess Bolognone and Landon Sinphay each chipped in with a goal in the victory.

Jesse Zaccagnino notched the lone goal for Tidy MD, which also received six saves from Conrad Elmore in the loss.

Adult basketball plays out indoors With one week remaining in the adult basketball league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, Moss Builders and Paddy Wagon are on top of the standings with matching 5-1 records, but Moss Builders gets the lead

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on the standings tiebreaker thanks to a 49-44 victory in week three. Beach Bums follows in No. 3 with a 4-2 record, while Solid Rock Construction holds down fourth on a 3-3 record. Slim’s Place is 2-4, while Sandbar Restaurant and Blue Lagoon are 1-4.

Action Oct. 4 got started with Paddy Wagon edging Solid Rock Construction 73-71 behind 20 points from Andy Shown and 14 points from Jeremi King. Jay Terry chipped in 10 points and Trey Yarn finished with 9 points in the victory.

Dom Otteni led all scorers with 25 points for Solid Rock, while teammates Jaemaal Newson and Connor Haughey added 14 and 13 points respectively.

The second game of the night saw Blue Lagoon cruise past Slim’s Place 50-39 for Lagoon’s first victory of the season. Trey Joyner led all scorers in the victory with 25 points, while Kevin Roman added 9 points and Tim Holly chipped in 6 points.

AJ Colegiovanni scored 14 points for Slim’s Place, which also received 5 points each from Wade Carter and Garrett Richelieu in the loss.

The last game of the evening saw Moss Builders outscore Sandbar 56-31 behind a balanced scoring attack that saw four players score in double figures; Karri Stephens 16, J.B. Shuck 12, Ryan Moss 11 and Zack Long with 10 points.

Austin Henderson scored 13 points for Sandbar, which also received 6 points each from Chase Richardson and Matt Manger in the loss.

Key Royale golf news Action for the men at the Key Royale Club teed off Oct. 4 with their regular modified-Stableford system match. Mike Pritchett won clubhouse bragging rights for the day with a plus-4, four points above his average.

Second place was a three-way affair with Mike Clements, Marty Hicks and Larry Pippel all at plus-3.

The women teed up Oct. 5 for a nine-hole individual-low-net match in two flights.

Jana Samuels fired a 1-under-par 31, a stroke ahead of second-place finisher Debi Wohlers. Carol Duncan and Ellen Boin tied for third at 4-over-par 36.

A chip in on the seventh hole helped Mary Wilke to an even-par 32 and first place in Flight B. Margrit Layh and Billie Jean Pinson tied for third at 1-over-par 33.

The members played a nine-hole scramble Oct. 7 that saw three teams post 3-under-par 29s. Sharing the win were Mike Cusato, Bill DiMenna, Ed Harrell, Ron Huibers; Mike Clements, Diane Miller and Al Waal;

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Horseshoe news The regular players gathered for a morning of horseshoe action Oct. 6 at the Anna Maria City Hall pits saw the return of Tim Sofran after a four-month absence due to back surgery. Sofran made a strong impression in his return, throwing a barrage of ringers to advance to the finals against Jerry Disbrow and Bob Heiger.

He jumped out to an early lead, but Disbrow and Heiger battled back to a 19-19 tie. Heiger then threw a double ringer for a 22-19 win.

Sofran was back in the mix for the Oct. 9 games, this time teamed up with Jerry Disbrow to post the lone 3-0 record in pool play, good for the day’s outright championship.

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

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The Bradenton Marauders — the 2021 champs affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates — will open their 2022 season April 8.

The team, which plays home games at LECOM Park in Bradenton, is a Minor League Baseball club in the Low-A Southeast League.

They clinched the league championship earlier in September and announced their 2022 schedule, including the season opener April 8 on the road, against the Dunedin Blue Jays.

The first home game will be April 12 against the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

The Pittsburgh Pirates spring training schedule for the 2022 Grapefruit League season has 34 games, including 17 at home at LECOM Park in Bradenton.

Opening day of the Pirates’ spring season will be Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, when the team hosts the Tampa Bay Rays.

The team schedules can be found at pirates.com and bradentonmauraders.com.

For more information, call 941-747-3031.

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FWC opens snook, redfish, trout for harvest in Tampa Bay

By Capt. Danny Stasny Islander Reporter

Finally, a fish dinner of the finest kind.

The harvest of the popular inshore trio of snook, redfish and spotted sea trout reopened Oct. 12 in a defined area north of the Anna Maria Island Bridge.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Oct. 6 that the harvest would open in the waters in Manatee County north of State Road 64/Manatee Avenue, as Stasny well as in Hillsborough and Pinellas county waters.

The Braden River and all tributaries of the Manatee River are included. Sarasota Bay, Palma Sola Bay and all waters south of Manatee Avenue remain catchand-release only.

Size and daily bag limits remain the same as before the closure.

Fishing inshore on the flats around Anna Maria Island is providing excellent action on snook, redfish and trout for visiting and local anglers. The propects are high for both sports fishers and others looking for a keeper fish.

Spotted seatrout are in abundance on most of the deeper grass flats of Tampa Bay. Live free-lined shiners cast over the deep grass flats are being devoured by hungry trout.

Also on the deeper flats, you may encounter Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and mangrove snapper, adding a nice variety to the bite.

On the shallower flats of Tampa Bay — especially along the vast mangrove shorelines that make up the eastern perimeter of the bay —you can expect to find plenty of action on snook. Many schooley-size snook, 20-26 inches are taking up residence on the flats. If schools of glass minnows are present, you can bet the snook are there, too. Keeper-size snook — not less

TideWatch

Red tide persists in Manatee

A patchy bloom of the red tide organism persists along Florida’s Gulf Coast, as Karenia brevis was detected in 103 samples.

Bloom concentrations greater than 100,000 cells/ liter were observed in Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in Manatee County, background to high concentrations in or offshore of Pinellas County, background to low concentrations in Hillsborough County, background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, background to medium in Charlotte County and background and low concentrations in Lee County.

Fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported in or Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. In Manatee, fish kills — pinfish — were reported at Manatee Public Beach and in canals of Holmes Beach, as well as at Coquina Beach.

Respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was reported in Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Lee counties.

For more information, go online to myfwc.com/ research/redtide.

— Lisa Neff

Geno Lynn of Bradenton shows off a 26-inch redfish he caught and released Oct. 8 while fishing with Capt. Danny Stasny of Just Reel Fishing Charters.

than 28 inches or more than 33 inches total length — seem far and few between, although the sheer numbers of smaller snook will keep you reeling.

As for redfish, large breeder schools are being found on the flats of Tampa and Sarasota bays. The schools can contain hundreds of redfish, which make the bite quite easy.

If fishing the breeder schools isn’t your thing, you can catch random reds throughout the flats. You’ll most likely encounter the a red while targeting snook on the flats. Areas where oyster bars and good tidal flow exist are great areas to cast a bait.

Finally, mangrove snapper and macks are being found in good numbers while fishing reefs and wrecks in Tampa Bay. Both are responding to live shiners as bait. Chumming, sometimes heavily, seems to be yeilding the best results when targeting fish.

Please, visit myfwc.com to re-familiarize yourself with the slot limits and other regulations for the newly opened species.

And good luck fishing. Remember, too, to help these species survive, take only what you need.

Jim Malfese at the Rod & Reel Pier on the north tip of Anna Maria Island says redfish are being caught frequently by anglers using live shrimp or live pinfish as bait. Anglers are catching many redfish measuring 20-30 inches. Stout tackle is advised, as these reds are staging on the bottom under the pier among the barnacle encrusted pilings. Casting baits under the pier is resulting in the most bites but, once hooked, it’s imperative to work the redfish out and away from the pilings as quickly as possible to avoid getting your line cut.

While targeting the catch-and-release reds, anglers are hooking into black drum and snook. Both species are responding to live shrimp and live pinfish as bait.

Mangrove snapper are being caught frequently by anglers baiting with live shrimp and catches there of 10-12 inches are common.

Capt. David White of Anna Maria Charters is back from a busman’s holiday in Montana to catching redfish on the flats of Tampa and Sarasota bays.

Schooling reds are being found, which is resulting

in many hookups for White’s anglers. The schooley reds are measuring 30-40 inches depending on what schools are being fished. A variety of baits are working, including live shiners or pinfish, as well as freshcut offerings of ladyfish.

Snook fishing is going well for White. Free-lining live shiners over shallow grass flats in Tampa Bay is producing the best action. Most snook catches are measuring 20-26 inches, with bigger fish occasionally mixed in. While targeting snook, White also is seeing a good redfish bite.

Lastly, targeting mangrove snapper over structure — reefs and wrecks — is proving productive.

Limits of these fish are being caught. In the same areas, there’s plenty of macks taking the bait between the snapper bites.

Barry Jones at the Anna Maria City Pier is seeing mangrove snapper measuring 12-16 inches being caught with live shrimp the bait of choice. Migratory species — mackerel and jack crevalle — also are being caught. For the macks and jacks, small white crappy jigs are producing the best action. Silver spoons and Gotcha plugs also are working well to attract the attention of the macks and jacks.

Lastly, Jones reports barracuda are taking up residence under the pier. These voracious predators love to feed on injured fish which, for the angler, means you’ve to reel fast and get the fish on the deck quickly before it takes a hit from a hungry barracuda.

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

Anna Maria Island Tides

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Beachfront dinner! uSa today named the anna maria island Beach cafe at the manatee Public Beach, 4000 gulf drive, Holmes Beach, one of its favorite beach bars in florida.

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USA Today shows good taste In an Oct. 4 article, USA Today named the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, one of the staff’s favorite beach bars in Florida.

“We have a great sense of pride about that. It’s just nice to be recognized for something like that,” Tanner Enoch, general manager, said Oct. 7.

Kaiman The cafe and tiki bar, which features toes-in-the-sand dining at the Manatee Public Beach, was one of 13 recognized by the national publication.

“The views are one of a kind. And when you pair that with fantastic service, frozen drinks made right in front of you and good quality food, it’s just hard not to say, ‘Wow, this is an amazing place,’” Enoch said.

In addition to burgers and frozen drinks served in coconuts, the cafe is known for sunset views, live music, fish tacos and all-you-can-eat pancakes.

The cafe, like other island restaurants, has dealt with staff, material and food shortages due to the pandemic, but Enoch said there’s one thing the eatery will never run out of: pancake batter.

“Never. If we run out of pancakes, you can just close me down and kick me out of there,” he said.

For more information on the cafe, visit amibeachcafe.com.

Bayfest a big boon for AM biz A Bayfest kickoff celebration and concert will

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The festival along Pine Avenue — complete with live music, a car show, food and libations and artsy, funky vendors — is set for 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16.

Several entities benefit from the annual event, now in its 20th year, said Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Terri Kinder Oct. 7.

The chamber puts on the event and a portion of the proceeds from water and alcohol sales go toward the organization’s college scholarship program.

Vendors pay to book space at the event but keep 100% of their proceeds.

Kinder estimates more than 5,000 people could attend the event and Pine Avenue businesses often take advantage of the increased foot traffic with sidewalk sales.

As of Oct. 7, 133 vendors had booked space, up from 119 in 2018.

“People are ready. I think it’s going to be a huge event,” Kinder said.

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A board governance odyssey Anna Maria resident Tom Aposporos is upping his board game.

The real estate broker-office owner and former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce CEO was selected for the fall class of the Gulf Coast Board Institute and underwent the first of four training sessions Oct. 5.

The institute teaches new and veteran nonprofit board members how to govern more effectively.

As a director emeritus, Aposporos serves in an advisory capacity to the board of Theatre Odyssey, a Sarasota theater company he co-founded in 2006.

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The New York native, who, at 27, became the youngest elected mayor of Poughkeepsie, New York, is no stranger to governance.

He chaired the board of Progressive Bank in the 1990s and served as an Anna Maria city commissioner in the early 2000s.

Aposporos said Oct. 5 he has two suggestions for anyone interested in joining a board: understand the institution you’ll be governing and understand your responsibilities before accepting the job.

Theatre Odyssey specializes in 10-minute and one-act plays.

Haller Tickets are on sale at theatreodyssey.org for the theater’s Oct. 14-17 one-act play festival at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton.

For more information or to reach Tom Aposporos Real Estate, visit aposporos.com or call 941-7044250.

Give a holler Helping people every day while doing something she loves — that’s what Michelle Haller aims to do as the newest member of the Wagner Realty team on Anna Maria Island.

Haller, a Bradenton native who earned her real estate license in September, said Oct. 7 she’s excited to help people buy and sell property in the island community.

The former health care software salesperson said she looks forward to bringing an eagerness to listen and a willingness to go above and beyond to her customer interactions.

To reach Haller at the Wagner Realty AMI office, 2217 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, call 941-7731093 or email michellehaller@wagnerrealty.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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I S L A N D E R C L A S S I F I E D S ITEMS FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE Continued

HELP WANTED Continued

BiKeS and tOOLS: Schwinn 10-speed, $85, Woodshop tools. 941-356-1456.

antiQue Partner deSK: all wood, $500. inquire at the islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

SeeKing Part-time front desk person for a small beach resort on anna maria. Basic computer skills required. must be available to work weekends. Please forward resume to: beckyjhardy1@msn.com.

fiVe tHree-WHeeL bikes, $99, golf cart tires, $15. four for $50. Older motobecane, women’s, $20. Bicycle Jim, 413-441-6823.

antiQue Office cHairS: Perfect for eclectic dining set. circa 1950 from anna maria city Hall. inquire at the islander newspaper, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

941-778-7978.

dining taBLe and chairs, 42-inch round, 64-inches long with leaf, cream color, $75.

704-472-7284.

FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE

StacKaBLe frigidaire WaSHer and dryer. from Seaside condo. $100 each. 941778-5542 or 941-778-3920.

indiViduaLS maY PLace one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. free, one week, must be submitted online. email classifieds@islander. org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)

cHandeLier: BrOWn metaL, hardware, $40, dell keyboards, $10, bar stools, black/ brown leather seat, stainless-steel, two for $40, 941-920-2494.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

antiQue BaBY carriage: Wood and wicker. Benefits moonracer. email for photos: moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.

Sandy’s Lawn Service Inc. ESTABLISHED IN 1983

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Landscaping ~ Cleanups Hauling ~ Tree Trimming.

Wanted: YOur OLd cellphone for recycling. deliver to the islander, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

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HELP WANTED fuLL-time LaBOrer to accept, catalog, and deliver materials, assist with projects, and site clean-up. reliable, dL. Send resume to info@coastalife.com directOr-driVer SOugHt for senior’s at the annie Silver community center and center of anna maria island. Seeking volunteer senior activity director and van driver for friday outings. contact Peg miller, 941-4475076 or pm3h@yahoo.com.

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13-fOOt dingHY sailboat, needs mast, $50. 813-463-6770.

Benson is a 1-year-old, 21-pound male looking for a fun family. To meet this cutie, call Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or visit The Islander office in Holmes Beach. For more about pet adoption, visit moonraceranimalrescue.com.

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free gun LOcK courtesy of Project childsafe, florida fish and Wildlife conservation commission and Holmes Beach Police department. Pick up at the islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach. don’t be sorry, be safe.

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Wanted: WOrKOut dVds and retired but working XBox, Wii units with games for ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. deliver to the islander, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

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Print media, newspaper experience required. apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.

KIDS FOR HIRE dePendaBLe, reSPOnSiBLe, fun babysitter for hire. 13 years old, island local. available in June. 941-526-9090.

KidS fOr Hire ads are free for up to three weeks for island youths under 16 looking for work. ads must be placed in person at the islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.

SERVICES need a ride to airports? tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. gary, 863-4095875. gvoness80@gmail.com. iS YOur HOme or office in need of some cleaning? Well, i’m your girl! Local, reliable, professional! Please, give me a call or text, 941-773 -0461. cLeaning: VacatiOn, cOnStructiOn, residential, commercial and windows.

Licensed and insured. 941-744-7983.

PreSSure WaSHing, PaVer sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-5653931. iSLand PHOtO SHOOtS WitH gemma. family, children, engagement, commercial. instagram: @silvernestphoto. 805-5701415. nannY, BaBY/PetSitting, cleaning, organizing, errands, assistance. 20 years’ experience. reliable and trustworthy, local. 805570-1415.

LOOKing fOr a housecleaner? Look no further. Sand & Sea cleaning is the team for you. 941-226-2773.

BuSineSS-tO-BuSineSS Jd’s Window cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. i make dirty windows sparkling clean.

941-920-3840. more ads = more readers in the islander.

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REAL ESTATE

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

SCREEN REPAIR: WINDOW and door screening available: standard, sun block, pet, no-see-ums. Call Lane, 941-705-5293.

WINNIE MCHALE, REALTOR, 941-5046146. Rosebay International Realty Inc. You need an aggressive and experienced Realtor in today’s market! Selling island homes, Sarasota and Bradenton areas. Multi-milliondollar producer! “Selling Homes - Making Dreams Come True.”

BARNES LAWN AND Landscape LLC. Design and installation, lawn and landscape services, tree trimming, mulch, rock and shell. 941-705-1444. Jr98@barneslawnandlandscape.com.

COLLINS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: Outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-920-0253.

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SEARAY SPRINKLER SERVICES. Repairs, additions, drip, sprinkler head/timer adjustments. 941-920-0775.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAMMERED HOMES: (SAVING homes since 1984.) Handyman services, renovations. Free estimates and consulting. Call before making decision, save money. 941-778-3206.

HANDYMAN AND CLEANING services.

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

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

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

API’S DRYWALL REPAIR: I look forward to servicing your drywall repair needs. Call 941524-8067 to schedule an appointment for me to come out and look at your job.

SCREENS RIPPED OR old? Window and door screen repair. Standard, sun-block, pet, no-seeum. Call Lane, 941-705-5293.

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

ANNUAL: 105-B SEVENTH St. S., Bradenton Beach. 3BR/2BA $3,000 1st, last, $1,000 deposit. Mike Norman Realty, 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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PropertyWatch

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Island real estate transactions

308 Second St. N., #201, Bradenton Beach, a 520 sf, 1bed/1bath condo in Bayview Inn built in 1974 sold 09/10/21 by Oak to Jones for $425,000; list $425,000.

1007 Gulf Drive N., #216, Bradenton Beach, a 1259 sf, 2bed/3bath condo in Summer Sands built in 1982 sold 09/13/21 by McCrea to Codua for $599,999; list $599,000.

6313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1206 sf, 3bed/2bath condo in Island North built in 1988 sold 09/10/21 by Leodora to Hinsz for $799,000; list $799,000.

408 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 2091 sf, 4bed/3bath home on a 9,574 sf lot built in 1973 sold 09/13/21 by Locke to Sweet for $950,000; list $1,100,000.

402 Magnolia Avenue, Anna Maria, a 1,332 sf, 2bed/2bath home on a 4,465 sf lot built in 1996 sold

09/08/21 by Hart to Camid, LLC for $1,050,000; list $1,100,000.

202 64th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,598 sf, 4bed/4bath pool home on a 6,700 sf lot built in 1959 sold 09/10/21 by Starfish AMI LLC to Pond for $1,634,000; list $1,634,000.

203 Bay Drive N., Bradenton Beach, a 3,500 sf, 8bed/9bath pool home on a 6,418 sf lot built in 2021 sold 09/08/21 by 203 Bay Dr N LLC to 104 51st St LLC for $4,500,000; list $4,485,000.

201 Bay Drive N., Bradenton Beach, a 3,500 sf, 8bed/9bath pool home on a 6,418 sf lot built in 2021 sold 09/08/21 by 203 Bay Dr N LLC to Warp 2838 LLC for $4,500,000; list $4,875,000.

Compiled by Island Real Estate staff. Island Real Estate sales professionals can be reached at 941-7786066, islandreal.com

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