Top Stories this week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
AMIP Snooks Adams Kid’s Day: Race to summer
Kids take off in the sack race at the 59th annual Snooks Adams Kids Day, hosted by the fun-loving Anna Maria Island Privateers May 17 at Anna Maria’s Bayfront Park. The event included free sodas, hot dogs and pizza for kids and plenty of games, beads and pirate tales. The annual event began in 1954, when the late Holmes Beach Police Chief Snooks Adams carried kids in his Jeep to Coquina Beach to celebrate the end of the school year. The Privateers took up sponsorship in the 1980s, while Adams continued to raise funds and make appearances at the event. It grew to accommodate hundreds of kids seeking summer fun. More kids and Privateers, page 11. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann
This week on Anna Maria Island:
Affaire art leaps from stage. reaps big buck$
Speed-painter Brian Oslen of Denver works his Art in Action theme for guests of the Anna Maria Island Community Center gala May 18. His four paintings sold for a total of $16,000 at the event. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy
Lawyers, liquor and LAR discussions expected at AM meet
By Rick Catlin, Islander Reporter
The Waterfront Restaurant, 111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, plans to propose a new liquor ordinance at the city commission’s May 23 meeting. Jason Suzor, owner of the Waterfront, emailed a number of customers asking they attend the May 23 …
Fundraising phone call a scam
Holmes Beach Police Officer Brian Copeman is alerting the public that a phone call from someone claiming to be raising funds for the Anna Maria Elementary school is a scam. “I contacted the school principal, Dave Marshall, and he said …
Aaargh! It’s Kid’s Day, mateys
The Anna Maria Island Privateers’ annual celebration of the school year coming to a close and the beginning of summer vacations for kids filled the pavilion and the beachfront at Anna Maria’s Bayfront Park. May 17. Islander Photos: Edna Tiemann …
BB terminates Rotten Ralph’s pier lease, locks out restaurateur
By Mark Young, Islander Reporter
In a May 17 special meeting, Bradenton Beach commissioners unanimously voted to terminate the lease of Historic Bridge Street Pier concessionaire Dave Russell, operator of Rotten Ralph’s Restaurant on the pier for the past five years. Commissioners had granted a …
Hometown hero
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchannan, R-Longboat Key, right, presents Holmes Beach Police Officer Joshua Fleischer the Congressional Law Enforcement Preservation of Life Award. Fleischer received the award in a presentation of law enforcement awards by the congressman May 13 for …
HB code officer resigns
Holmes Beach code enforcement officer Dave Forbes has submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Carmel Monti effective May 31. Forbes said his resignation was “to relocate to Ohio to assist in the caretaking of family members.” He added that …
Swift action promised against HB short-term rentals
By Mark Young, Islander Reporter
Holmes Beach Commission Chair Jean Peelen promised swift action would be taken against Anna Maria Vacations, a company using annamaria.com to advertise rental units for less than seven days in the R-2 and R-1 districts. Commissioners said they have been …
Tentative code hearing set on HB treehouse HB prepares to hear alleged treehouse violations
By Rick Catlin, Islander Reporter
Richard Hazen and Linda Tran, owners of Angelinos Sea Lodge, 2818 Ave. E., Holmes Beach, have been cited by the city for violating the setback and removal of sea dunes with the construction of a treehouse, according to code enforcement …
HBPD introduces new sergeants, new direction
By Mark Young, Islander Reporter
Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer introduced newly promoted Sgt. Mike Pilato and Sgt. Vern McGowin to the city commission May 14. McGowin began his law enforcement career in 1988 in Alabama before taking a job with the Palmetto Police …
Bradenton man nabbed in boat burglaries
By Mark Young, Islander Reporter
A 39-year-old Bradenton man was arrested May 12 in connection to a burglary spree at the Mainsail boat docks, where police say multiple fishing boats were burglarized. According to a Holmes Beach Police Department press release, officers responded to the …
Jessie’s Island store employee charged with grand theft
By Mark Young, Islander Reporter
Holmes Beach police allege that a 54-year-old Holmes Beach man stole more than $5,000 while working as a cashier for Jessie’s Island BP, 5424 Marina Drive. James Driscoll is alleged to have stolen the money over a three-month period dating …
Holmes Beach man charged with heroin possession
A 29-year-old Holmes Beach man was arrested May 8 after being charged with felony possession of heroin. Holmes Beach police arrested Kristopher Smith of 309 57th St., Holmes Beach. According to the arrest report, police indicated probable cause in searching …
WMFR approves higher assessment
By Rick Catlin, Islander Reporter
West Manatee Fire Rescue District property owners will pay about $5-$6 more on their 2013-14 tax bills for fire service from the WMFR. The district board voted 4-1 to raise the annual assessment 1.91 percent, the maximum increase allowed by …
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