The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper

Vol. 14 No. 32 - June 4, 2014

sports

Tournament Time!

Anna Maria Island Sun News Story

scott dell | submitted

Frank Agnelli pitches to his team during the AMICC
adult co-ed kickball game at the Center field.

The end of another school year is quickly approaching and with it comes youth basketball tournament time at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. All three youth divisions will be concluding their seasons on Friday night in the Center’s gym.

The tournament started on Saturday afternoon and some teams have been eliminated already. In the 11-to-13-year-old division, the number two seeded Bridge Tender Inn defeated the number three seeded Sandbar restaurant team by a score of 32 to 16.

Michael Lattimer led the way in scoring with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Jack Groves and Daniel Sentman each added 6 points for the Bridge Tender Inn tournament victory. Joe Rogers led the way for his team and scored 8 points and had 10 rebounds. Brooke Caperelli chipped in with 6 points and 5 rebounds for the Sandbar restaurant team.

In the 14-to-17-year-old division, the number two seeded Dips Ice Cream defeated the number three seeded Walter & Associates team by a score of 56 to 36. Christian Hampton led the way in scoring and rebounds with 30 points and 9 rebounds. Josh Ruckteshell chipped in with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the Dips Ice Cream tournament win. Phil Rottes scored 9 points and had 11 rebounds and Jack and Seth Walter each added 8 points for the Walter & Associates team.

Also in the 14 to 17 year old division, the number five seeded Heritage Paper Company defeated the number four seeded West Coast Air & Heating team by a score of 49 to 44. Burk Hill led the way with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Sam Cuva added 14 points and 8 rebounds for the Heritage Paper Company’s tournament win. Lucas Paquin hit an amazing eight three-pointers and scored 24 points for the West Coast Air & Heating team.

On Friday June 6, The conclusion of this year’s Spring youth basketball season will start with the 8-to-10 year old championship game at 6 pm. This will be followed by the 11-to-13-year old championship game at 7 and the fantastic finale of the 14-to-17-year-old championship game at 8.

Adult Co-Ed Soccer Results

Jessie’s Island Store  5
Ross Built Construction  3

Slim’s Place  4
Agnelli Pool & Spas  2

LaPensee Plumbing & Pools  3
Sato Real Estate 1

Island Pest Control  3
Beach to Bay Construction  2

Adult Co-Ed Soccer Schedule

June 5, Thursday, 6 p.m. – Slim’s Place vs. Sato Real Estate
June 5, Thursday, 7 p.m. – LaPensee Plumbing & Pools vs. Jessie’s Island Store
June 5, Thursday, 8 p.m. – Agnelli Pool & Spas vs. Island Pest Control
June 5, Thursday, 9 p.m. – Beach to Bay Construction vs. Ross Built Construction

Adult Basketball Results

The Feast restaurant  66
Island Gourmet  61

Duncan Real Estate  77
The Island Sun  74

Bug Guys  47
Gator Man Pools  36

Adult Basketball Schedule

June 3, Tuesday, 7 p.m. – Bug Guys vs. Island Gourmet
June 3, Tuesday, 8 p.m. – The Island Sun vs. Gator Man Pools
June 3, Tuesday, 9 p.m. – Duncan Real Estate vs. The Feast restaurant

Adult Co-Ed Kickball Results

Beach to Bay Construction  14
Southern Greens  8
Tyler’s Ice Cream  8
Southern Greens  4

Tyler’s Ice Cream  5
Florida Discount Signs & Wraps  4

Adult Co-Ed Kickball Schedule

June 4, Wednesday, 7 p.m. – Beach To Bay Construction vs. Southern Greens
June 4, Wednesday, 8 p.m. – Florida Discount Signs & Wraps vs. Southern Greens
June 4, Wednesday, 9 p.m. – Florida Discount Signs & Wraps vs. Tyler’s Ice Cream

Youth Baseball Results

AMI Hammerheads  6
Air & Energy  4

Youth Baseball Schedule

June 4, Wednesday, 6 p.m. – World Series

Youth Basketball Results

8-10-Year-Olds

Beach Bums  26
Island Real Estate  10

Beach Bums  17
Island Real Estate  15

Beach Bums  20
Island Real Estate  16

11-13-Year-Olds

Eat Here  31
Bridge Tender Inn  23
Eat Here  40
Sandbar restaurant  29

Bridge Tender Inn  32
Sandbar restaurant  16
Playoffs

14-17-Year-Olds

West Coast A/C & Heating  44
Heritage Paper Company  39

Beach Bistro  57
Dips Ice Cream  49

Heritage Paper Company  49
West Coast A/C & Heating  44
Playoffs

Dips Ice Cream  56
Walter & Associates  36
Playoffs

Youth Basketball Schedule

8-10-Year-Olds

June 6, Friday, 6 p.m. – Championship Game

11-13-Year-Olds

June 4, Wednesday, 6 p.m. – All Star Game
June 6, Friday, 7 p.m. – Championship Game

14-17-Year-Olds

June 4, Wednesday, 7 p.m. – All Star Game
June 6, Friday, 8 p.m. – Championship Game

Healthy food can taste great

As a TV reporter ages ago, I used to get paid the big bucks (ha) getting all sides to a story and doing the research it takes. So this volunteer column is the result of my week’s experiences and what I can write in two to three hours time. I always hope to inspire and prevent needless suffering of humans and animals that occurs way too often.

It is my belief that in our area, it would be a huge financial benefit if we had more vegan restaurants. Really vegan restaurants.

Like the exclusively vegan restaurant Ionie’s in Sarasota. My friend, Carl Lovejoy, is the amazing chef there. Check out restaurants’ Facebook pages or websites to see what they’re serving.

What I love are restaurants that aren’t afraid to say they are vegan in their name. Leafy Greens in St. Petersburg is an example. The first yelp review says, “Very fresh ingredients and the largest dehydrator I've ever seen combine for a menu that is very palatable even to non-vegans. 

Highly recommend the chilled curry soup, spinach salad with berry dressing, Mediterranean pizza and The Real Deal.

Also, the vegan chocolate lava cake is the perfect balance of dates and cacao. This is the way things should be. Healthy food can taste great!”

My problem is that I’ve traveled the country on book tour, and my publisher and others have taken me to the best and outrageously, financially successful vegan restaurants. Karyn’s on Greens in Chicago, The Chicago Diner, Café Gratitude all over California, New York’s Candle 79, San Francisco’s Millenium, Philly’s Vedge are just a sampling of restaurants that are exclusively vegan and even boast it in their titles.

Guess what? All those cities have lots of people, I bet, who travel here and would love an exclusively vegan restaurant option. I for one, would be a regular. Even an exclusively vegetarian restaurant on the Island would be awesome.

Speaking of food, the deadline is approaching to register for my noon Taste of Vegan cooking classes at the Anna Maria Island Community Center on all Thursdays in February. Fresh Market has donated the food. To whet your appetite, here’s what I’ll be demonstrating, and what you get to eat:

Feb. 6: Eating/Staying Fit on $4/Day – Thai no-fry spring rolls, braised collards, stone-broke soup;

Feb. 13: Getting Enough Protein on Just Plants – garbanzo bean salad, tempeh broccoli saute, breakfast scramble;

Feb. 20: Sumptious Salads – easy bean salad, community garden salad, tropical salad;

Feb. 27: Delectable Desserts – chocolate mousse, coconut ice cream, heavenly Island smoothies.

We had a small, but mighty, turnout to brave the cool temps at my free Manatee Public Beach hour-long, mini-workout last week. I start with warm-ups that have kept me injury free, then a walk and or run, depending on group interests, and cool down stretches. Feel free to join us every Monday at 9 a.m. at the Manatee Public Beach playground.

All abilities are welcome. I separate the group if needed. We’re always there as long as the temperature is 50 degrees or warmer. If it’s windy, bring a windbreaker and a towel and water. And I promise never to mention the “v” (vegan) word unless you ask.

I placed first in my age group at the Bradenton YMCA 5K this weekend – the 63rd time placing in a race since 2006. I thought it would be a gentle cross-country course on the county fairgrounds. Instead, it wound through the actual fair itself – heavy lighter fluid, BBQ smoke, people smoking and a fuel truck that blocked the narrow path at one point. But I got to hold my trophy by the Beef-It’s What’s For Dinner sign.

I’ll be attempting the marathon in Celebration next weekend. I’ve been spending way too much time in the chair writing. Sitting is the new smoking you know.

You can follow Island resident Ellen Jaffe Jones on her Facebook page and keep up with her just released book:,"Eat Vegan on $4 a Day," or her website: www.vegcoach.com. She is also a nationally certified personal trainer and running coach. For training in a gym or private hire, contact Ellen at ejones@vegcoach.com or 941-704-1025.


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