New mayor, commission sworn to serve in Anna Maria

At the dais Nov. 19, from left, Commissioners Gary McMullen, Charlie Salem, Chris Arendt and Kathleen Morgan and Mayor Mark Short begin their meeting with recognition and honors for former Mayor Dan Murphy, who was absent for medical reasons, according to his wife, Barbara, who accepted a plaque from the city on his behalf. Also pictured, Luis Laracuente, Tampa Bay region district director for U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who also recognized Dan Murphy for his service to the city.

At the dais Nov. 19, from left, Commissioners Gary McMullen, Charlie Salem, Chris Arendt and Kathleen Morgan and Mayor Mark Short begin their meeting with recognition and honors for former Mayor Dan Murphy, who was absent for medical reasons, according to his wife, Barbara, who accepted a plaque from the city on his behalf. Also pictured, Luis Laracuente, Tampa Bay region district director for U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who also recognized Dan Murphy for his service to the city.

At the dais Nov. 19, from left, Commissioners Gary McMullen, Charlie Salem, Chris Arendt and Kathleen Morgan and Mayor Mark Short begin their meeting with recognition and honors for former Mayor Dan Murphy, who was absent for medical reasons, according to his wife, Barbara, who accepted a plaque from the city on his behalf. Also pictured, Luis Laracuente, Tampa Bay region district director for U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who also recognized Dan Murphy for his service to the city.

The city served refreshments following the swearing in of the new commission and mayor Nov. 19, including custom sugar cookies featuring the city seal, made by Hometown Bakery, which is on Pine Avenue. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy