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Skimming the news... Manatee County Fair starts th is week, details page 16. Anna Maria Tie Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 11 Jan-. 19, 2005 FREE Real estate sales, land values continue to boom By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Real estate values on Anna Maria Island continued their upward spiral the past six months, according to several local real estate agents, and with the demand for Florida living from baby-boomers, the end of the quest for Island living is not likely in sight. Gail Tutewiler, the top sales agent for Wedebrock Real Estate in Holmes Beach the past two years, said Bradenton Beach murder trial starts this week By Paul Roat Bradenton Beach's first murder trial is ongoing this week. ; Jury selection was scheduled to begin yesterday, \ ith opening comments by defense and prosecuting attorney s slated to being today, Jan. 19, in the death of Carol Foreman allegedly at the hands of Kim Bean. Foreman. 56, was found dead in the home she rented on Third Street North Feb. 4. 2004. b\ her e,.- boyfriend. After a 36-hour investiga- tiion, Bradenton Beach Police Det. SSgt. Lenard Diaz said Kim Bean, 46, of Second Street, confessed to him of killing Foreman. Cause of death was "blunt force Trauma to the head," according to Bean the report at the time. State attor- neys charged Bean with second- degree murder. Based on his investigation, Diaz said Bean, Fore- man and others were in Foreman's home smoking crack cocaine the night of Feb. 3. The other people in the home left, and Bean and Foreman were alone in the home when the two allegedly got into an argument. Bean described the incident to Diaz, saying Fore- man had picked up a wine bottle and struck out at him. "He grabbed it from her and struck her on the forehead once," Diaz said, "and she fell to the floor. He grabbed his things and as he was leaving, she grabbed at his leg and tried to bite him. He said he kicked her once in the face, and said she was still alive when he left." Diaz said Bean then went to a friend's house in Bradenton. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said Diaz contacted Bean in the course of his investigation and, after a four-hour interview, Bean confessed to the crime. Bean later recanted his statement and claimed that someone else committed the murder. He was then charged with second-degree murder. Foreman had been a cook at the Bridge Street Pier and Cafe for about five years, and was popular in the neighborhood, according to her landlord, Gale Carter. "She was trying to bring her life back around," Carter said. Bean was a commercial fisherman, working as a stone crabber in Cortez. Defending Bean is Assistant Public Defender Pe- ter B. Belmont. Prosecuting him is Assistant State At- torney Brian Iten. Diaz said the case should last at least through this week. SThe last homicide in Bradenton Beach was the Feb. 27, 1990, stabbing of Melanie Wright in the 2400 block of Avenue A, a case that remains unsolved. inquiries and sales have been brisk and the real estate appreciation is continuing. Land values ha\e risen an estimated 30 percent the past year, she said.: "People talk about the bubble being reached, but people are still moving to Florida and the babN boomers keep coming," she said. A lot of people are inquiring about purchasing a business or vacant prop- erty, she added. While some people might think a $2 million con- dominium or $3 million beachfront home is a bit high, Tutewiler said that her colleagues in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Marco Island and Sanibel still consider Island real estate a bargain. Fact is, said Tutewiler, two-bedroom condomini- ums off the water can still be found for under $400,000 and she recently listed a two-bedroom condominium at PLEASE SEE PROPERTY, NEXT PAGE Welcome home, finally Rick Schluederberg relaxes with a cup of coffee aboard "Sea Wolf" the 35-foot sloop he sailed around the world. He recently dropped anchor in Anna Maria Sound near where his parents Dick and Ann Schluederberg live. For more on his adventures, see page 14. DOT pushes back Key Royale Bridge construction By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Seems like the Florida Department of Transporta- tion is trying to drop construction of a new Key Royale Bridge in Holmes Beach in its future plans. The DOT had already moved construction of the bridge to its 2008-09 budget year before the Holmes Beach city commission last year took the bridge by its handrails and voted to spend the city's own money for a new bridge and be reimbursed in a fu- ture DOT budget. That sounded like a good plan as the commission expected construction to begin this year, but Mayor Carol Whitmore told commissioners at their Jan. 11 meeting that the DOT won't start until January 2006, a full year away. That despite the fact that the city has funded con- struction of the bridge in its 2004-05 budget. Whitmore said DOT officials claim it will take that long to get a U.S. Coast Guard permit for construction. Efforts to get DOT to build a new Key Royale Bridge have been ongoing for the past five years. In other business, Whitmore told commissioners that a contract to remove mold from city hall has gone out to bid, Manatee County traffic engineers will assist the city with planning some traffic calming measures for Marina Drive by the Wachovia Bank, and Banks Engineering is designing a plan to relocate the city's leaking drainage system underneath the Pure Oil sta- tion at the Gulf Drive-Marina Drive intersection. Commissioners also heard from County Com- missioner Joe McClash about the proposed county charter (see separate story), but McClash also brought good news. The deal for emergency beach renourishment of much of Anna Maria's shoreline by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is back on track after the Corps said the beach needs renourishment desperately and it would follow quality control guidelines for the renourished sand. "They can't completely guarantee the quality," said McClash, but County Environmental Systems Manager Charlie Hunsicker, who had originally op- posed the Corps plan, was satisfied with their efforts. McClash also said'commissioners will look at pur- chasing Leverock's restaurant at the east end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge for a boat ramp, although he understood that the land is only leased. r: ~rt;~t~warPaa~'F"~: ~1~4~Dae""s""llsp38~ar%~ --- -,-- _I~-~i~8~jl~8~~ PAGE 2 N JAN. 19, 2005 THE ISLANDER Property values, sales still soar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bayview Terrace for $249,000. "I don't expect that one to last very long," she observed. But prices continue to rise. Just two years ago, some single-family homes were selling in the upper $200,000 to lower $300,000 range. "Now," said Tutewiler, "there's nothing below $400,000 for a single-family residence." While values might not continue to rise at 30 per- cent each year, Tutewiler doesn't foresee appreciation dropping below 10 to 12 percent annually. "This Island is still a good value for real estate and prices are never going to be lower," she concluded. Likewise, said Mike Norman of Mike Norman Real Estate in Holmes Beach. "There are still a lot of good value properties avail- able and I see nothing to indicate values will not con- tinue to increase," he said. Indeed, for 2004, his office increased sales by.53 percent. "Last year was a banner year for us," Norman added. While he has seen a slight slowdown in the num- ber of real estate inquiries recently, those who are look- ing are serious buyers, particularly people looking for investment property. -Longtime real estate agent Brenda Boyd-May of Boyd Realty, with offices in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton, said business has been outstand- ing recently. "I don't see any slow-up. I'm very busy and con- tinuing to get inquiries. We're still in a very good sales market," she said. But there's a downside to the Island real estate boom. Some longtime Island residents are selling:out at fantastic prices and taking their profits inland, where homes are cheaper. "Iworry that our retirement is now in our homes," said Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don Maloney. "We came here to die on fixed incomes. We're not dying and our incomes are no longer fixed and the money is in the house we bought 20 years ago." The temptation to sell that house purchased a few years ago for $100,000 to the investor today for $600,000 can be o\ erwhelmin .g he acknowledged. Indeed, one longtime Island resident, who asked - not to be identified, said she sold her Holmes Beach house two years ago for $550,000 and pocketed $450,000. after paying off the mortgage. She then moved to a new housing de ellopment in Bradenton, -paid $250,000 cash for her brand'new residence, and still had $200,000 left in the bank. "And that was in 2003," she said. Holihes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, who grew up on the Island, said she's concerned that the Island is losing its population and its flavor. "Every week we see more people selling out, more 'mom-and-pop' businesses selling to investors and condominium developers," she said. "How can we re- tain our old Florida charm when people keep leaving?" Norman himself has noticed that in his Bradenton Beach neighborhood, about 80 percent of the houses are owned by non-residents, while just a few years ago, every house was.homesteaded. Figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce bThere 'ought l- 1to be a law' "winners Holmes Beach City f Co nonmissioner Don A Maloney and HBPD r "Officer Pete Lannon brought the winners of Sb Maloney's manrial 1 "There ought to mbe law" contestfor Anna' iAlariaElemetatryfifth I grade students to city city commission Jan. S11 to read their laws to "+ conlnlissioers ad lhe Public. The winners Share, from left, lolly S McDonough, Michelle Donato, Jay Beaed and Chandler Hardy. t Islander Photo: Rick Catlin census bureau indicate that the Island's permanent population has remained stagnant since the 2000 cen- sus, while that of Manatee Count\ has climbed to more than 300,000 in just four years. Overall, the Island's population increased by only 84 people bettteen 2000 and 2002, according to the census bureau estimate, climbing from 8,162 to 8,346, a gain of just 1 percent. The bureau estimated Holmes Beach went from 4,966 residents to 5,008, a jump of less than 1 percent, -while Bradenton Beach rose from 1,482 people to 1,500, an increase also under 1 percent. Anna Maria had the biggest percentage gain at 1.3 percent, climb- ing from 1,814 people to 1,838 people in two years. During the same two-year period, the population of all of Manatee County rose 6.7 percent, from 264,002 to an estimated 281,000 residents. The census bureau now estimates more than 300,000 people live in Mana- tee County. New estimates for the Island population will be available later this summer, according to the bureau's Web site. Reserve now for our Feb. 25 Burgundy Wine Tasting, featuring dinner paired with tasting and special guest, Brian H. Smith, author of "The Sommelier's Guide to Fine Wine." Of.y UD-- I If MUR AWARD-WINNING FINE DINING WITHOUT SURFSIDE PRICING! BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun, from 5:30 Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 GE CAPITAL 5.25% ... 01.15 20 I00.00 100.00 or 15 To 1 iLL F- '. L 100.00 AA,' ~AAA Semi-Annual Pay .-rd, ut pa r -ri th.. )I' I -'~- 11M. rl I I K r .Iri ih .. tr r t t tj r, ji I j Iof I/ .-r. L!'rrI12 t d ,i i ., riI. r tr*r ,H, rr.I p r ,itj~. ~ WACHOVIAk SECURITIES 4an .%. I. Ir I - --- ~~----IIC~Dq~--~Lls~-- -- I -- I ~. -:.' .'- .. ~;. i' p~; :. :: ; - By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Members of the Coalition Against Runaway Taxa- tion group founded on Anna Maria Island last year will head to the Manatee County Commission Jan. 25 ask- ing to present their proposal for an entirely new taxa- tion system for the Island. Organizer Don Schroder, who is also president of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, told members at their Jan. 13 meeting that the organization has to get permission that day to be on the county's Changes proposed for waste collection The current contract between the City of Holmes Beach and Waste Management Inc. is up for renewal soon and with a new contract will come a new method of collecting solid household waste and recyclable materials. The proposed automated pickup system in- volves new containers that will be supplied by Waste Management. In order for the commission and city residents to understand how the new plan will work, a 10- minute video describing the system will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the city commission meeting. The public is invited to the showing and Waste Management personnel will be available to pro- vide additional details and answer questions. For more details, call Holmes Beach Commis- sioner Don Maloney, the commission liaison to Waste Management, at 778-4865. Feb. 5 agenda. The proposal is that the county refund to certain Island business owners any taxes paid above the 2003- 04 tax rate. Schroder credited Manatee County Commissioners Joe McClash and Jane von Hahmann, along with County Administrator Ernie Padgett, x ith devising that plan that could maintain count. ta\ revenues from the Island, but provide some relief from high taxes. "They've certainly given us a positive response on our problems," he said. CART and a number of Island elected officials have claimed that rising property values and accompa- nying taxation on the Island are driving away many of the "mom-and-pop" businesses'that are a feature of Anna Maria Island and have been for decades. To preserve the Island character, Island businesses, depending upon the type and ownership, should be taxed at a different, lower rate, CART claims. Schroder said CART needs a budget analysis by March 1 to present to the county that will show how the county can maintain tax revenue under the CART plan. The group is also looking at hiring a lobbyist to get a change in Florida law allowing a reduction in property taxes. More than 80 people attended the initial CART meeting in November 2004 at the Holmes Beach City Hall to vent their anger and frustration with the rising taxes and property values on the Island. They, along with Schroder and CART co-founder Nigel Brown, are upset that many business properties such as rental units and small motels are valued as condominiums under the "best use" of land valuation system used by the Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office..Taxes for non-homesteaded property such as a business have doubled and tripled in just four years in some cases, CART members have said. Island tax revolters head to county commission AYNATII COUNTY FAIR Jim -- JANUARY 20-30, 2005 0 Y I Ty England Suzy Bogguss Thurs Jan. 20*8pm Sat*Jan. 22 8pm Oscar the Robot Strolling Act 1/20-1/30 Ed & Geraldine Strolling Act 1/20-1/30 Granpa Cratchet Show 1/20-1/30 Coronas Racing Pigs 1/20-1/30 Laser Light Show 1/20-1/30 Les McDowell Cowboy Poet 1/20-22 1/24-29 Steve Hall & Shotgun Red 1/23 Magic Tree Conspiracy 1/24 Dave Brannan Show 1/25 .. : Billy Rice 1/26 Simple Faith Blue Grass 1/27 Holland 1/28 Thousand Foot Krutch 1/28 MOsaIC Blackhawk 1/29 hriirht hni ,,i I *- .'** . I.- i. r, illi. tmJ~:TfT; i JANUARY 20th-30th Confederate Railroad Fri Jan. 21 8pm Cheerleading Competition Mon *Jan. 24* 6pm ry, -, ~9 4P Ali [ Livestoc- k ShowsI * I.'' IiU11 r"~~~~~~~t-n. KMR I:H glum VEL SERVICES, BUCHANAN SJENKINS HYUP RK-PINK[kT'ON .. G-n,1 i ) i Manatee Lakewood Ranch M pni'ait;e;i fiei;ii N. Ivh(-dic. l ( lit ...... .. . Gold IBa ralllkrilnnc -I Firi1T.lIiiiI. "ill,; ""-, J ;} .. ,. J. ... '..... ,' ^ g r .. . 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto For more information call 722-1639 www.manateecountyfair.org THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 19, 2005 0 PAGE 3 Meetings Anna Maria City Jan. 19, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Jan. 24, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Jan. 27, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Jan. 20, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Pub- lic comment, presentation on charter government, anchor- age update, establishment ofCRA committee discussion, approval of agenda backup procedures, appointment of Michael Pierce as alternate to code enforcement board, hometown democracy discussion, process for recognition of city stewards, waterbore transportation ordinance dis- cussion, asset disposal discussion, city attorney invoice approval, Erickson Consulting Engineers invoice ap- proval, consent agenda, commission liaison reports and calendar scheduling and review. Jan. 25., 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. Jan. 26, 5 p.m., Citizens Advisory Committee for the Review and Updating of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Jan. 20, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Jan. 24, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Jan. 25, city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Jan. 19, 6 p.m., Barrier Island Elected Officials meet- ing, Bradenton Beach City Hall. Jan. 20, 6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commission meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Sponge Bob Squarepants Photo Splash Sun Jan. 23 *2-5pm qDAI Live Shark Encounter Jan. 20-30 EISENIOR CITDAY Tusja 2 `6 I- B p B aa 01 SeAn- S"On$ '.. PA W: N-' WN ;- '1O-* 'VUJ*'**" PAGE 4 0 JAN. 19, 2005 M THE ISLANDER McClash outlines county charter to Holmes Beach By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter In biblical times, Daniel went into the lion's den and came out a winner. The same might not be said for Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash, who entered.the Holmes Beach City Commission meeting Jan. 11 to give a presentation on the proposed county charter to a bunch of lions ready for their evening meal. While McClash didn't get eaten up, he didn't seem to come out a winner. Commissioners and Mayor Carol Whitmore were clearly opposed to any charter that would take away home rule from Holmes Beach, or any other Manatee County municipality. McClash, however, explained patiently that this is just a draft document, that the commission wanted in- put from the municipalities and a day-long discussion forum on the charter has been scheduled for Jan. 27. "We have to have something to start with. Nothing is rubber-stamped, but we need to clean up issues" of growth management, he observed. The proposed county charter, if approved by voters, calls for a 14- member planning council that would establish a county land-use plan for adoption by the county commission. The planning council would be composed of the seven county commissioners, one school board member, and a representative from each of the six county municipali- ties. The county plan would include provisions to estab- lish maximum density and intensity of developments, building height limitations and concurrency standards, among other requirements. The municipalities would have to comply with the plan under the proposed county charter. The charter is needed, claimed McClash, because countywide development issues are difficult to deal with and the "Accord" agreement reached three years ago between the cities and county over such issues has "no binding obligation." He did.agree that part of the downside for munici- palities is that the city must comply with the county uniform land-use plan when approving their compre- hensive and land-use plans. The city can be more strin- gent than the county under the proposed charter, he added, but not more lenient. With the charter and uniform land plan, cities such as Bradenton and Palmetto could not annex land with- out county and planning council approval. In addition, added McClash, a 1977 study by the Florida Legislature suggested that counties should es- tablish "home rule" through a charter. Polk County, which includes Lakeland, recently passed a county charter.- Commissioner Don Maloney agreed the county needs a uniform land-use plan, but not one that governs the municipalities. He suggested a charter similar to Sarasota County, where the charter and land-use plan do not apply to municipalities. Mayor Carol Whitmore, a strong opponent of the proposed charter, agreed the county needs a charter, but not at the expense of home rule for the cities. "Use the Sarasota example as a 'starter charter' for growth management," she said. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger was a bit more vocal. "You have a legal right" to bring the charter to a countywide vote, "but do you have a moral right?" Hold on a second, said McClash. "Don'tjust be on the 'no' side. Give us your input and make this better." County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann, whose district includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, said that if her constituents "do not support this, it will Daniel S greets the lions Manatee r County Cdin- S missioner Joe S McClash, left, *' talked with, Holme Beach city commis- sioners at the commission's Jan. 11 meet- ing. Islander Photo: Rick Catiin be difficult for me to support, so I need citizens to tell me how they feel." Whitmore suggested that her constituency was al- ready speaking because everybody she's talked to in Holmes Beach is opposed to the charter if it affects the city. Manatee County Property Appraiser Charles Hack- ney presented figures to show that 88 percent of all new construction in 2004 was in unincorporated Manatee County. The message was clear to Whitmore. "The county needs a growth charter, not municipalities." The proposed charter is just "Joe McClash versus Wayne Poston all over again," she said, referring to the controversial 686-unit condominium development by the Arvida-St. Joe Co. approved by the City of Bradenton for Perico Island over the protests of McClash and other county commissioners. The public is invited to attend the Jan. 27 discussion on the charter.It will start 9:30 a.m. 3 t the Manatee Civic Center on Haben Boulevard in Palmetto. McClash plans to attend the Jan. 27 Anina Maria City Commissio0n meetiri to discuss the charter with that city. S441 r Regional artists are coming together to hold a silent art auction to benefit victims of the Asian Tsunami. This is rare chance to acquire art b\ nationally recognized artists, while directly responding to the disaster. All proceeds from this event will benefit the general relief fund of "Doctors Without Borders" THE LONGBOAT KEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 6860 Longboat Drive South Longboat Key 1 pm 4 pm on Saturday, January 22 For more information, or to make donations, please call Susan Curry at 761-9220. Sponsored by The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Cannons Marina, The Islander Newspaper and Origin Design. Food and wine donations by SEuphemia Hayc, Harry's Continental Kitchens, The Mar-Vista Pub, Ooh La La! Bistro, Premier Beverage Co., Jeffcry Park of Winery Associates and The Wild Monkey Gourmet Catering. ANN ABC.OTT JEAN BLACKIUi.N JOAN BOYLES I.\(: [it C L'I.'I. JAY CANTERBURY KAREN C A' -NANCEE CLARK JEANNE CHINNIS RUSTY CHINNIS SUSAN CURRY Jo FIORELLO PAT GAWL MARTHA HARTMAN VIRGINIA HOFFMAN JOE LOCCISANO LINDA MOLTO CHERYL MOODY FLORENCE PUTTERMAN HERBIE ROSE GALE FULTON ROSS RICHARD THOMAS ELIZABETH VAN RILPER RuIY C. WITI.IAMS. Jinna MNrira i land itr & Cretft Show Make plans to come! Saturday & Sunday Jan. 29 & 30 10-4:30 Located on the Holmes Beach City Hall Field (Off Marina Drive) For Information Call 941-379-0951 Artists & Crafters from 22 different states! Admission and parking are FREE On-site lectures provided by the Wildlife Education Rehabilitation Center. Stop b the booth and visit the birds! III 00 --- -$ (f I - THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 19, 2005 M PAGE 5 Daylight plane law prompts pros, cons By Paul Roat .A rare meeting of members of all of Bradenton Beach's advisory boards drew one conclusion: There are a lot of opinions regarding a proposed daylight plane law to regulate the size and scale of buildings in the city. Daylight plane laws are not new. In fact, similar laws have been enacted throughout the state and coun- try. Basically, it calls for greater building setbacks on upper floors of buildings, creating what some call a "wedding cake" design. The style provides a reduction in scale in construction. Opponents of the design, though, say it takes away square footage and thereby reduces the value of prop- erty. And those concerns and more were voiced last Thursday by city board members. Planning and Zoning Board Chair Bob Dale facili- tated the meeting, which also had representatives from the city's board of adjustment, code enforcement board, the ad hoc committee reviewing the city's com- prehensive plan and even a few members of the city commission. Dale posed the issue that eventually ech- oed the theme 'of the discussion. "It's very difficult to have any living space on a third floor ofa house on a 50-foot lot with the daylight plane law in place," Dale said. "On larger lots, yes, you can do the setbacks, but not on a 50-by-100-foot lot." Board of adjustment member John Burns con- curred with Dale, with some additional caveats. "The big shocker last year wasn't the four hurri- canes," Burns said, "but the notice from the tax collec- tor with our taxes. And the next shocker will come when we get our insurance notice. The question is, if you reduce the square footage, will you reduce the in- come from the property. Tiered levels will tie into property values." Architects Mike McCaleb and Ernest Clay both said they like the "wedding cake" style of construction, but agreed it could be more challenging to the design- ers and could cost more to build than a more conven- tional home, "But there are a lot of people who don't like the inset look," McCaleb admitted. "Some people say it looks like a house with a little hat on it." The daylight scale-designed house "has air, venti- lation, light character there are a lot of things going AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH BARBARA NISSMAN Pianist Extraordinaire Monday, Jan. 24 7:00 PM Tickets $10 at the door Sor the church office KIRKWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6101 Cortez Road West Bradenton (941) 794-6229 Do you need help? We can help you... Payroll year-end reports, 941s, W-2s, W-3s, Forml099-misc, Form 1096 and other accounting forms. CALL KAREN AT Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. (941) 778-6118 Fax (941) 778-62830 e-mail kacooper77777@aol.com 3909 E. Bay Dr. Ste 110 Holmes Beach Board members m'et in Bradenton Beach last week. Islander Photo: Paul Roat for it," Clay said. But not all favored the design. Dan Debaun, a structural engineer, said he "was not a fan of wedding The Anna Maria Village Merchants Association met for breakfast Jan. 12 as guests of Rotten Ralph's with several members expressing concern that the city government doesn't seem to be helping businesses. Ed Chiles of the Sandbar restaurant, Jason Suzor of the Waterfront Restaurant and Bob and Nicki Hunt of 303 Pine Ave. all discussed their particular difficulties in dealing with the city commission. Several AMVMA members said the city commis- sion appears to be trying to restrict zoning on Pine Av- enue with a proposed ordinance that would devalue property and diminish use. Chiles said he believes the city is trying to decrease commercial property and put in residential. Addition- ally, he said the city is making it difficult for him to comply with a lawsuit-against the Sandbar for non- compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act. He's already spent $70,000 to come up with a compro- mise plan that addresses the ADA lawsuit and solves the city's drainage issue. Chiles praised the efforts of Mayor SueLynn to help solve the problem. But not enough business owners attend city com- cake design, and I'm not convinced it would be more quaint." Even Building Official Ed Mc Adam voiced some doubts about the feasibility of the style in some areas of the city. He said that setting back upper floors in homes in most of the residentially zoned portions of the city would dramatically reduce the square footage, perhaps adversely so. In commercial zones, he said it "could work, provided you offer some incentives, like perhaps increasing the footprint of the building." All agreed on one thing: More discussion would ensue. In other matters, board members agreed to further discuss the city's vision plan. Mc Adam said that although the city had a visioning document, it had never been adopted by the city commission and, in his opinion, such adoption was needed. Board members agreed to. review the document and discuss it at a later meeting. mission meetings on a consistent basis, the mayor said. "You need to lobby each and every one of the commis- sioners. Make -your voice known and be consistent," she urged AMVMA members. Kent Davis of the Siam Gardens Resort suggested members should tell customers about other member's businesses. "Refer friends and actively tell people about other Anna Maria businesses. Encourage people to stay in Anna Maria and give exclusive offers," he told members. The AMVMA will meet again at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Sandbar restaurant. Longboat chamber awards breakfast tomorrow The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will announce winners of special honors at the 46th an- nual awards breakfast Thursday morning, Jan. 20. The event will be at the Radisson Lido Beach Resort, 700 Ben Franklin Drive, on Lido Key, from 7:30-9 a.m. Details are available at 383-8217. Pre-Construction Proft Insider Secrets to Investing In Florida Real Estate at 10% Below Appraised Value and $3,500 Down! Amazing Return On Investment Up to 50% per year secured by residential real estate. SCompletely Passive We collectrents and manage property. You sit back," relax and watch your investment grow. Miriam Newman Senior Loan Officer Over $40,000,000 in closed loans for 2004! 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The argument is that such a building requirement would enhance the quaint, Island bungalow style that Bradenton Beach residents indicated they liked during the visioningg" process they went through several years ago. The staggered design would allow more light, more air, more open space and better vistas to the Gulf of Mexico or Anna Maria Sound hence the daylight plane moniker. The problems are that the vast majority of lots in Bradenton Beach are pretty small. Take a 50-by-100-foot lot, factor in current setbacks on all sides, and you've got a small house (by current mega-standards). Go up a floor and apply the greater setback and you're looking at a pretty small space. So one issue is, how much is quaintness worth? Would visitors be willing to pay more for the quaint- ness of the "wedding-cake" home? Another issue lies in the old question of, "What's in it for me?" In a perfect world, we would have a level play- ing field where all the properties out here would be va- cant and a new start would provide the quaintness factor everyone would like. Reality is that we've got a huge mix of architectural styles on this small Island, including solid block homes that distinctly lack style, and during the visioning process that sort of untraditional tradition was favored. So even if we have a wedding cake requirement on new construction, it will apply slowly to few and far be- tween and probably mix well into the current hodgepodge of housing on the Island. As mentioned last week in a work session with many of the city's advisory board members, a relaxation of the *setback on the ground floor could be offered as an entice- ment to cut back on the upper space. And most first-floor construction is pilings and parking so it shouldn't pose much of a problem. Almost all the daylight-plane ordi- nances elsewhere have this incentive included within their rules. And then the vista concept of upper floors could be maintained. It's time that daylight plane regulations come out of the dark and become law. It's just a shame that such rules didn't become law before the huge building boom and the condo canyon effect on Gulf Drive struck Bradenton Beach. Cheers for the tiers. Tei Islander JAN. 19, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 11 V Publisher and 'Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org RiGk Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Robert Noble J.L. Robertson Preston Whaley Jr. V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org Jocelyn V. Greene, ads@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islanderorg) e 993-0 ; Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK- Bradenton Beach wedding cake. By Egan 1Opinion p1"I._ ,:.."... Clarification Memo to the Anna Maria City Commission: It appears that we were not entirely clear in our letter of Jan. 6 as to why the proposed traffic ordinance is relevant to the parking issue. In an effort to better explain our case, we will use Fern Street to make our point, mainly, of course, because our vested interest lies there, but also because there is no more egregious example to be cited north of Pine Avenue. We understand that there are some salient examples south of Pine as well, but we are not familiar with their details. In brief, our line of reasoning is this: North of Pine Avenue there are relatively few park- ing spaces available within one block of the Gulf 'beach. That is because parking is, mostly prohibited there through the posting of signs. But it turns out that these "No Parking" signs are invalid. The proposed ordinance will legalize them. In the Bean Point area, all of the available parking spaces within one block of the Gulf beach are on Fern Street. Thus Fern is carrying a disproportionately large part of the beach parking burden, and over half of that is in front of our house. Once all existing "No Parking" signs are validated by ordinance, it is unlikely that they will ever be changed. Consequently, those with "No Parking" signs currently posted on their properties will have a signifi- cantly reduced need to continue petitioning for a com- prehensive parking plan. That will leave a relatively small number of prop- erty owners bearing the brunt of the parking burden for the indefinite future. In fact, we will be too few to ex- ert any effective political pressure for a subsequent change in the parking policy. Our point is that the city already has a restrictive parking policy in place, but with some of us left out. The ordinance will make it permanent. We contend that the ordinance should protect not only those with "No Parking" signs currently posted at their properties, it should include provisions for the rest of us as well. Either that, or it should cover. oly those "Na Parking". . signs that are posted for clearly defined safety reasons and hold the remaining ones in abeyance until such time as the commission is able to deal with the park- ing issue in a comprehensive manner. J. W. and Patricia S. Cunningham, Anna Maria Not charter, thanks Manatee County Commissioners Joe McClash and Jane von Hahmann attended the Holmes Beach City Commission meeting to discuss the proposed "starter" charter to our board. Mr. McClash stated that this would be a good thing for the Island communities because the Island would have input in Manatee County and assistance to fight any legal challenges affecting growth in the future. We have that now. We just demonstrated that in the legal challenge with Perico. The commission and myself do not agree that we need Manatee County's help. Our city has had a char- ter for 50 years that is reviewed by a charter review board and updated or changed every five years by citi- zen ballot. Our citizens do not need or want Manatee County controlling the destiny of our city. I have said this in the past and will continue to say that the growth problem in Manatee County is located in the unincorporated areas of the county. The county property appraiser, Charlie Hackney, attended our meeting to present facts regarding the large amount of growth that has occurred in our county. New construction has run 89.48 percent in 1999 con- sistently to 88.13 percent in 2004 in the unincorporated areas of the county versus 2.4 percent to 5.85 percent in the incorporated areas (cities) in 2004. Unfortunately Mr. McClash left our meeting when .Mr. Hackney presented facts that show the issue is the county, not the cities. Manatee County needs to control its own growth and vision of what it wants to see in the county, which can be done very easily in the comprehensive plan and land de- velopment codes. We do not need a charter in the county. Carol Whitmore, mayor, Holmes Beach THE ISLANDER M JAN. 19, 2005 0 PAGE 7 Islander Dunnigan honored by Manatee County Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Janette Dunnigan, a resident of Anna Maria Island, has been twice recognized this month for her achievements with Manatee County's Drug Court Program. First, the Board of Manatee County Commission- ers proclaimed Jan. 4, 2005, "Honorable Janette Dunnigan Appreciation Day" for her work with the drug court program, which began in January 2003. According to the proclamation, during Dunnigan's tenure there have been five drug-free babies born to drug court participants, saving the taxpayers approximately $1.5 mil- lion in treatment had they been born addicted to drugs. During her tenure there have been Dunnigan more than 2,500 hours of public ser- vice work performed and more than $40,000 in restitution paid. According to the proclamation, 88 percent of drug court graduates have stayed "crime free and drug free" for at least 18 months. In light of these achievements, Dunnigan was also honored last week at the 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet held at the Palmetto Youth Center to kick off Manatee County's Martin Luther King Jr. holi- day celebrations. Dunnigan was one of nine local leaders recognized for achievements in community service and humani- tarianism. She received the Outstanding Citizenship Award Administration of Justice. Dunnigan is both an undergrad and law school gradu- ate of Florida State University. Before her appointment to the bench, she worked as an assistant public defender in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, as a private practi- tioner in Sarasota County and an assistant state attorney in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. As a circuit judge, Dunnigan previously served in the Family, Juvenile, Civil and Felony Divisions. She is currently assigned to drug court, probate, guardian- ship and domestic violence contempt cases. She has served the community as a board member for Manatee County's Children's Services and the American Cancer Society. Island resident Barbara Zdravecky is being hon- ored at the National Council of Jewish Women's "Women in Power" luncheon today at Michael's on East in Sarasota. Zdravecky is the President/CEO of Planned Parent- hood of Southwest and Central Florida, which currently operates six nonprofit women's health centers S throughout the Tampa Bay area. Zdravecky is a longtime proponent .! of omen's health issues in the Sarasota-Manatee area as well as at the state and national levels. She has Zdravecky, worked in the nonprofit sector as a social worker, counselor and regis- tered nurse in community mental health and.women's and children's healthcare. She has been at the forefront advocating for women's health issues in Tallahassee and before local governmental boards for moie than 10 years. Last April she led a 200-member delegation to Washington, D.C., to represent the Tampa Bay area at the historic "March for Women's Lives." Prior to heading the local Planned Parenthood affili- ate, she served in several administrative positions at Mana- tee Memorial Hospital directing women's health, psychi- atric and community relations programs. She also worked. as a counselor at the Community Mental Health Center. She is an.appointed member of the Florida Com- mission on the Status of Women, Manatee County Commission on the Status of Women, the Manatee Center for Women's Health Advisory Committee and Healthy Start Coalition of Manatee County's board of directors. Her expertise on women's health issues is well re- spected by area news media, evidenced by her frequent guest appearances on many radio,and television pro- grams. Anna Maria THEBES ,ider VIPYEAIRS Ten years ago in the Jan. 19, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Anna Maria residents along North Shore Drive com- plained to the city commission that beachgoers are using the Rod & Reel Pier parking lot late at night, littering the area, making excessive noise and disturbing residents. The Save Anna Maria organization, dedicated to halting plans by the Florida Department of Transpor- tation for a new, 65-foot-high, fixed-span bridge to replace the two-lane Anna Maria Island drawbridge, began fundraising efforts to pay an attorney to repre- sent SAM at the DOT public hearings. Bunny Garst donated $1,000 to the fund to start the effort. A stuck electrical switch caused a power outage in Bradenton Beach that left the Cortez Bridge span in the upright position for nearly two hours until Florida Power & Light workers were able to restore power. Temps & Drops -. o-n A. M. 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The review by the P&Z is the first step in gaining approval and permitting for proposed plans to renovate the Center's existing facilities and add a second story, increasing the overall space by 13,000 square feet. Currently, the staff operates out of one main office shared by multiple personnel, a second office shared by four staff members, and the athletic office, which was a former store room, is shared by two staff members and also houses sports equipment. The program office is another former storage area and two counselors share space in the family library room. Assistant Executive Director Scotf Dell said the additional space will not only provide staff with ad- equate office space, but also provide enough room to meet the needs of the entire community especially the young working adults and teens currently underserved. The designated uses for rooms in the preliminary design plan reflects feedback from the community on current programming interests, but Dell says rooms will be multi-functional and adaptable to meet future needs of the community. The new:Center was designed with concerns in mind that were raised by neighbors in previous public meetings. Executive Director Pierrette Kelly said dis- cussions are ongoing with neighbors in an effort to be a good neighbor. To help alleviate traffic concerns and congestion on Magnolia Avenue, the plans call for a dropoff area that will allow at least three cars to line up in front of the main entrance. Dell said the dropoff should elimi- nate the need for people to pull into a neighbor's drive- way or stop in the middle of the road. The plans include a minimum of 20 additional park- ing spaces at the current playground and near the stadium press box where there are concrete bleachers now. The bleachers will be replaced, in part by parking spaces, and downsized to smaller stadium-style aluminum bleachers. The new bleacher seating will also be covered. There will also be park benches and picnic tables near the new playground overlooking the ball field. The new building is designed to allow the Center to provide more programming for adults in addition to after-school programs for elementary-age children on the first level at the same time after-school activities are provided for teens on the second floor, adhering to Florida's licensing requirements. The redesign of the existing Center's ground-floor space includes one main entry. Once inside the build- ing, secure access to the playground will be relocated to a courtyard adjacent to the ball field. Upon entering the building, there will be a recep- tion area for staff and a learning center. The large learn- Ground floor Preliminary drawings of the Center renovation show a stage, culinary arts kitchen, cafe louh'ge andda secure entrance. Center plans Anna Maria Island Community Center Executive Director Pierrette Kelly displays plans for future reconstruction of the Center facilities. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy ing center can be divided into two separate meeting spaces, Dell said, which will allow two programs at once, or separation of groups for different activities. Across the hall from the learning.center, a 29-by- 42-foot activity room replaces the existing counseling room, kitchen and bathrooms. This room will be con- nected to the gymnasium to increase the amount of' space available for special events. Dell said the staff is very excited about the activ- ity room. It will permit an organization to. carry on a meeting at the same time a sports event is taking place. It will also provide an additional reception area for weddings or banquets. The gym will not only be getting a new roof, but it will also be transformed into an auditorium with a permanent stage. By adding to the rear of the existing building the stage will be built onto the existing gym and will be equipped with professional lighting. Dell said the addition of a stage was spurred by, feedback from community 'organizations with a need for performance space. He said, for example, the stage would give the Island Orchestra and Chorus a venue. The gym can seat 300 people and the activity room could serve as a lobby during intermission. Dell said he is also working on the prospect of hav- ing a retractable movie screen installed along with the stage so the Center could offer movie nights. The ground floor of the new Center will also fea- .- J-)~ ~ r ~ !-. n rl" i 'r' 9'..~ i --- I r ~ f~ ':5.; r I: I ---1 ,, ~. i-r I- 1 i; ;;- t Dream classic The Dreamclassics IV welcomed Islanders to the dance floor with their repertoire of toe tappin', finger snapping' jitterbug, jive and jazz at the Anna Maria Island Community Center's "Welcome Back, Sunbirds" dance on Friday night. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy S. i. i - A ., nr ,..r.VA. Second floor The new second-story addition to the Center may house a computer lab, conference room and gamne room for teens. ture larger bathroom facilities,a large kitchen designed to accommodate culinary education programs, and a Center cafe. The proposed cafe will provide conces- sions for indoor events, said Dell, and a place to con- gregate and relax. The second floor will be accessible by elevator or stairs. There will be an office for Center staffto moni- tor activities upstairs. In addition to office space for center staff, and ad- Sministrative center and additional bathrooms, there will be a conference room. The second floor will also house a computer learn- ing center equipped for computer education classes. Dell said during the after-school program, the comput- ers may be used by students to aid with homework and Internet research. Otherwise, the computers will be available for public use. There will also be a designated technology learn- ing center for courses on electronics. The largest room upstairs is the performing arts center. This room \ ill be soundproof and used for dance and theatrical classes as well as available to musical groups looking for re- hearsal space. Island teens will also find a home for thememil es in the proposed game room and lounge. Dell said this room will have large glass \ifiidows, pool tables, couches, games and, most importantly, be a space teens can call their own. Dell said the game lounge would be designated as a teen gathering place during the Center's hours of operation. S Finally, the second floor will provide two private Counseling offices near the rear of the building and will have a private entry to provide clients more privacy. The proposed building phase is November 2005 to April 2006, although Kelly said the team hopes to start earlier in the summer when there would be less disrup- tion to everyone. During the construction phase, the Center opera- tions will move to the Island Baptist Church. Kelly said the church board has approved the Center's use of the classrooms previously occupied by the Island Middle School and, more recently, by Anna Maria city staff. Dell said he is still working on securing space for the athletic programs to continue uninterrupted during construction. He said plans have not been finalized, but he hopes to use the athletic field adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall. THE ISLANDER N JAN. 19, 2005 U PAGE 9 Bradenton Beach asks: 'Where's Gulf Drive?' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Plans for a multi-use path along Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach may be on hold for quite some time after a survey of the road by the engineering firm of Wilson Miller found that the city rights of way around the Gulf Drive-Fifth Street South intersection do not match with the Florida Department of Transportation monuments. What that means, said surveyor Jennie Brannon of Wilson Miller, is that some private property owners have unknowingly been using city right of way for some time without realizing the error because their surveys were not based upon the DOT monuments. Brannon made her presentation Jan. 11 to the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity, the group spearheading the drive to get the multi-use path constructed. A new survey was needed by Manatee County to determine exact ownership of all property that the multi-use path would go through along Gulf Drive. Brannon said every property owner's survey she looked at in that particular area was different from what the DOT has for its survey. What's needed now is an agreement between the city and the DOT on where the road line and DOT monuments should be. The city also, has to decide what to do about any encroachments by pri- vate property owners and utilities in the rights of way. "The best choice is to establish a permanent survey line first," said Brannon, but the DOT could stall the project by saying it wants what it claims is its right of way, not what the city says it should be. She said she would prepare a scope of work that outlines what each party should do to solve the issue and present that to City Commissioner Bill Shearon, the Where's the Gulf? Bradenton Beach Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter, left, along with surveyor Jennie Brannon of Wilson Miller an fu- aEngineering, center, and members of the city's scenic high- L way committee ponder a new survey of Gulf Drive done by Brannon that Does not correspond to Florida Depart- ment of Transporta- tion monuments for the road. Islander , 6 Photo: Rick Catlin commission liaison to the CME. Shearon will then take that-document to the commission for discussion. Re- maining funds authorized by the city for the survey should cover the expense of the scope, Brannon said. Holmes Beach code board revisits unfinished business By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Board has what appears to be a lengthy agenda for its Thursday meeting. However, it won't be hearing any new cases. The agenda is stacked with followups to hearings held in November. The majority of the cases involve Island businesses in violation of the city's Dumpster regulations. The board will be reviewing cases against Beach Townhouse, Castnetter Resort, Alamanda Vil- las, Domino's Pizza, Air & Energy and Bank of America to ensure that the properties have been brought into compliance. Also back before the board is the case brought against the Elefterios and Kassiani Stefantos property at 524 74th St. The owners are deceased but the execu- tors of the estate agreed in November to bring the dis- repair into compliance. The only new business on the agenda involves-a case considered by the board at its November meeting. Property owners William and Dana Holmes of 107 47th St. were found in violation of the floodplain man- agement ordinance due to the existence of a third unit located on the ground floor of the duplex. YOU'i 14 p0m-SaudaJn.2, 6850LonTgiboatDriFveF S . Longbt K e Plea.4 join Sand urara'sf @s artistsB isp r -ing Sthtfelt fundraising effort. 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According to owner Brenda Twiss of Anna Maria, Twisster took the 10th-place spot in his division at the American Kennel Club's National Agility Champion- ship. By the numbers, it was much more impressive than it would appear. There were 750 dogs entered from 44 states, Twiss said, representing 91 breeds. The dogs were broken down into five divisions, of which Twisster was in the Daytrips to art museums The Education Center of Longboat Key will offer daytrips to the Gulf Coast Museum of Art in Largo and the Naples Museum of Art in January and February. Art critic Kevin Costello will lead each trip, which costs $75 for members and $85 for non-members. Price includes transportation, lunch, museum admission and lecture. The first trip, Saturday, Jan. 22, departs at 8:30 a.m. from the Education Center and returns at 4:30 p.m. from Largo. Participants will view the Gulf Coast Museum's "Florida Focus: Tampa Bay" exhibit, which features art. On Feb. 19, a bus will leave the Center at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. from the Naples Museum of Art. Participants will view an exhibition featuring art by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse and the museum's permanent collection. The center is located at 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Reservations are required. Call 383-8811. Bingo is back at Annie Silver Community Center Enjoy a game of bingo in a smoke-free environ- ment at the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach every Thursday at 7 p.m. through. March. Refreshments are available and prizes are donated by local businesses for bingo winners. Everyone is welcome to attend. The center is lo- cated at the corner of 23rd Street and Avenue C. For more information, call Kit Redeker at 778- 1915. Affaire '05 ready for reservations Reservations are being taken now for the 2005 version of An Affaire to Remember, the Anna Maria Island Community Center's premier social event and fundraiser. It will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the ball- room of St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Cost is the same as last year, $125 per person, $1,000 for a table of eight. Reservations may be made at the Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria, or by phone at 778-1908. Items are being sought for the auction in conjunc- tion with the Affaire, said Trudy Moon, who again this year is chairing the event. Proceeds go to support the Center's educational, recreational, cultural and social programs for all ages, she said. Last year more than 350 attended the Affaire and it raised some $300,000. largest with more than 200 competitors. There were 165 Shetland sheepdogs competing, more than any other breed of the 91 represented from 44 states. Twisster's division was winnowed to 60 to compete in the finals, and he then took the 10th place spot. "In my opinion, we were the underdog," Tw is- said. And will Twisster make an appearance at next year's show? "We do it for fun," Twiss said, "We may go again, but right now I just don't know." Tsunami-donations topped by 'outsider' Nationally recognized outsider artist Ruby C. Williams has contributed three ofher paintings to the event organized by local artists to raise funds for victims of the tsunamis. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. Williams delivered her paint- ings this week because she will be traveling from her 'home in Bealsville to Washington, D.C., for a reception for "On Their Own," including her works at the Smithsonian Institution. Williams was featured at a fundraiser hosted last year by The Islander. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Thrift shop clearing storage The thrift shop of Roser Memorial Community Church wilt clear out excess items from storage with a yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 22. The sale will be at the thrift shop's quarters, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Details may be obtained by calling 779-2733. Classes -in writing, photo offered Classes in writing and photography to be led by An- drew Little are being prepared by, the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The creative writing class is open for scheduling, with participants being consulted so a program accom- modating everyone can be established, said Little. It will be in an informal weekly workshop format. The photography class will be in digital photogra- phy from 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Cen- ter. Little said it will be quite basic, designed for begin- ners of the new digital form and as well as for those more advanced. Cost is $10 per person. Those interested in either course may call Little at 778-1352. THE ISLANDER U JAN. 19, 2005 0 PAGE 11 By Rick Catlin- ' Islander Reporter The federal bankruptcy court in Tampa has sided with the Tidemark development group and ordered Southstar LLC of Coral Gables to gile Tidemark its lease of 20 parking spaces that holds \ ith Wachovia in Homes Beach, according to Nick Easterling of Tide- -riark. * But Judge Alexander Paskay has not yet signed the official order and Easterling and his new.partners, Re- liance Property Group, are still awaiting that decision to proceed to the ne\t phase of the project. "That's going to be the marina first," said Streetlife SIsland police reports Anna Maria City Jan. 12, 400 block of Tarpon Street, information. A vehicle caused damage to a cart and garbage cans in front of a residence. Bradenton Beach Jan. 8. 2500 block of Gulf Dri\ e. drug arrest. Gayla Griffiths, 47. of Bradenton. \\as arrested for possession of crack cocaine, a marijuana cigarette. and two crack pipes during a routine traffic stop. Griffiths told police the items belonged to another passenger in the van, but that she was aware he had placed the items in her purse. According to the report, officers also found more than $1,600 in Griffiths' purse. Jan. 13, 2300 block of Avenue B, warrant. Offic- ers executed, a court, order to take a juvenile into cus- tody for failing to appear in court. Jan. 13, 12400 block of Cortez Road, driver's license. A man was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Holmes Beach SJan. 8, 6306 Gulf Drive, Blue Water Beach Club, drug arrest. J6ffrey Varnadore, 18, and Jesse Hanna, 18, both of Bradenton, were arrested for possession of marijuana. According to the report, Varnadore was stopped for a routine traffic citation and was found to be in possession of 6.8 grams of marijuana. He also consented to a search of his rental unit, where police recovered more marijuana and paraphernalia. The re- sort manager notified officers that Varnadore was the only person authorized.to be staying in the unit and an additional vehicle parked in front of the unit belonging to Hanna was not authorized to be kept on the property. Officers searched Hanna's vehicle and found a total of Lifeline health screening registration Life Line Screenings will offer four health evaluations at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach, Wednesday, Feb. 2. Screenings will be available for stroke/ca- rotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneu- rysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. Life Line will offer a vascular package that includes the first three screenings for $135 and a wellness package of all four screenings for $170. Pre-registration is required, and appoint- ments can be made by calling toll free (800) 635-0475. Easterling. At the same time, however, plans for con- dominium presales at the 40-unit hotel/marina complex are under way, he said. Southstar had attempted to partner with Tide- mark last year in a financial deal to bring Tidemark out of bankruptcy, but Easterling eventually rejected Southstar's offer in fa\or of RPG. During the Southstar alliance, the company had obtained a lease of 20 parking spaces for Tidemark from Wachovia. In October 2004, Paskay ordered that lease turned over to Tidemark; but Southstar refused, claiming it was owed compensation by Easterling and RPG. Q Bad Friday The heavy rains last Friday caused havoc with Island motorists, as S evidenced by this crash at I = Bthe Al Manatee Avenue-East S Ba\ Dor ve intersection. r('ird 8:40 a.m. Another accident around the same 11it rook place at the east Cd i i t r ite Anna Maria Levert'Ok's. No serious injuries were reported in either mishap. Islander PhoWtoI Keith Barnett 78 grams of marijuana, packaging materials and what appeared to be a distribution list of customer names and -paynments. Jan. 9, 3500 block of Fourth Avenue, burglary. According to the report, three cell phones, two digital cameras and two baseball caps were reported missing from a rental unit. Jan. 11, 100 block of 30th Street, abandoned ve- hicle. A vehicle left in the right of way appeared to be abandoned and was tagged with a 72-hour notice of removal. Jan. 11, 100 block of 30th Street, abandoned vehicle. While in the area on another abandoned vehicle call, the officer observed another disabled vehicle parked in the right of way and within 30 feet of a stop sign. It was also tagged with a removal notice. Jan. 11, 100 block of 49th Street, burglary. Resi- dents returning home for the season reported dam- age to the garage door of the residence. According to the report, it did not appear access was gained to the home. Jan. 11, 400 block of 28th Street, juvenile runaway. - A woman reported her 17-year-old daughter as a run- away after she did not return home for two days. While on patrol, an officer saw the teenager on the phone at the gas station and returned her home to her mother. Jan. 12, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, burglary. A man reported a credit card and cash stolen from his vehicle. Jan. 13, 3246 E. Bay Drive, Old Hamburg Restau- rant, fraud. A couple reportedly left the restaurant with- out paying for their meals. University women's fundraising fashion show The Manatee County Branch of the American As- sociation of University Women will sponsor a fashion show luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the El Conquis- tador Country Club. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and fashions will be presented by Chico's of St. Armands Circle. This event is the annual fundraiser for the organiza- tion and the proceeds are used to provide scholarships for local women and girls furthering their education. Furthering women's education is only one of the purposes of AAUW. The organization also promotes equity, education, intellectual growth, individual worth and development of opportunities for women and girls. Membership is open to all graduates who hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally ac- credited college or university. For more information or reservations, call Jane Cheatham at 741-9645. 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive .Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com - Gallery and Framing SArl-Orinal S,, ^. r' S. Si nea &S Numbered S _'' ; e Museum Ouality e Ie ', i Custom Framing ct4^ 6713 Manatee Ave. W. SNorthwest Promenade Bradenton 792-4235 ISLAND GALLERY WEST An artists cooperative ORIGINAL ART AFFORDABLE- Mon-Sat 10-5 5368 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach "Gulf, Gulls & Oats" watercolor Across From By Carolyn Whitmore 22x28 $195 Sterling Anvil Tel: 941-778-6648 www.amisland.com/gallery FREE art demonstration every Sat. 10am to Noon e /-u-Lots of Christmas V t. '1 Fiber-optic trees, santas and I ff Off S.angels, mercury glass, nativities, -, o s and much, much more.... Polonaise t% SOrnaments Off ( Dol"s up 770% / Fun Fashions up 50%f Jewelry up O5^O Tues-S Su o .1 6 Tidemark parking problem almost solved PAGE 12 E JAN. 19, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Wednesday, Jan. 19 7:15 a.m. Manatee Audubon Society field trip with Jeanne Dubi to the Sarasota Celery Fields departs from the downtown Bradenton Post Office parking lot, 824 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 778-7975. Bring a bag lurch. 9a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Noon American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" volun- teer planning meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 497-4309, ext. 39. 6 to 7p.m. "Parenting with Love and Logic" workshop at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies, babysitting available if registered by noon. Thursday, Jan. 20 7:30 to 9 a.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce awards breakfast and annual meeting at the Radisson Lido Beach Resort, 700 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Beach. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies. 3:45 to 4:45p.m. Power Yoga for Kids ages 6 - Cindy Phillips at the Island Fitness Center, 5317 Gulf Luve, Holmes Beach. Information: 224-0292. Fee applies... 6 p.m. Authentic Greek dinner at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1638. Fee applies. '6 to 7p.m. Neighborhood Enhancement Grant informa- tion meeting at the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrotta Blvd. W., Bradenton. Information: 749-3070. 7p.m. Manatee Conservation Committee meeting at United Bank, Northeast corner of Manatee Avenue and 26th Street, Bradenton. Information: 752-3200. 7:30 p.m. Manatee County Audubon Society meeting with guests Rose Poyner and Judy Ashton of the Florida De- partment of Environmental Protection Restoration Program will discuss Felts Audubon Preserve projects at First Presbyterian Church, 1402 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 758- 2929. S8 p.m. Opening night "Over the Tavern" at the Island Players, comer of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. In- formation: 778-5755. Fee applies. Friday, Jan. 21 10 B.m. to 3 p.m. Flu shots at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to 2p.m. Family caregiver support group at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 747-4655. Saturday, Jan. 22 8a.m. to 4:30p.m. Boat Smart class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Infor- mation: 714-0449. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club breakfast meeting at Fit to Eat Deli, 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0355. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973. 9 to 11 a.m. "Corals: Underwater Construction Workers" family program at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thomp- son Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. 9a.m. to 3p.m. Hazardous waste/E-scrap collection at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-8561. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Red Cross first-aid class at the Anna Maria island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1904. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Manatee River Orchid Society sale and show at the Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Pal- metto. Information: 792-0153. Fee applies. 11 a.m. Guided nature walk at the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota. Information: 322- 1000. 3 p.m. Matinee performance of "42nd Street" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. 5p.m. Catfish dinner at the American Legion Post No. 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-3489. Fee applies. Sunday, Jan. 23 8 to 11:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast at St. Bernard Catho- lic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Manatee River Orchid Society sale and show at the Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Pal- metto. Information: 792-0153. Fee applies. 4.p.m. Sarasota Opera studio artists perform at the First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 747-4406. 7:30 p.m. Auditions for "Beau Jest" at the Island Play- ers, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 778- 4412. Monday, Jan. 24 9 a.m. Widowed persons support group at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 11 a.m. Volunteer's coffee at the Island Historical iMu- seum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1514. 7 p.m. An evening of classical music with Barbara Nissman at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 6101 Cortez Road W.; Bradenton. Information: 794-6229. Fee applies. 7:30 to 8:15p.m. Jazz dance for ages 11-14 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m. Internet class for beginners at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Tuesday, Jan. 25 Noon to 3:30 p.m. Friendly bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 p.m. 'The Luck of the Draw" dessert card party and fundraiser at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Stella Maris Activity Center, '4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. In- formation: 383-5923. Fee applies. 1 to 4 p.m. Veterans service officer at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Appointments: 749- 3030. 3:45 to 4:45p.m. Power Yoga for Kids ages 6-11 with Cindy Phillips at the Island Fitness Center, 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 224-0292. Fee applies. 4:30 p.m. Groundbreaking ceremony at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 708-5525. 6 to 7p.m. Neighborhood Enhancement Grant informa- tion meeting at the Manatee County Utilities Operations Depart- ment, 4410 66th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 749-3070. Wednesday, Jan. 26 8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning Longboat Key", at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. 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One-stroke painting class with Jo Gustavsen at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,'Anna SMaria, through Jan. 28. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. "Portraits, Pictures & Sculpture" exhibit featuring Lloyd Singer, Ann Terhardt and Richard Pollock at the Glern Gallery, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key, through Jan. 30. Information: 751-0266. Photographer Lou Divita, artists Josephine Vegina and Bettina Sego exhibit at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 31. Information: 778-6694. Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 1. lnformation:'778-2099. Fee applies. Basics of interior design class wilh Bettina Seg' at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Marie, through Feb. 3. Information: 778-1908. Fee ap- plies. "Over the Tavern" at the Island Players, corner'of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, through Feb. 6. Iriforma- tion: 778-5755. Fee applies. Youth Traditional art class for ages 5-12 at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 8. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. Old master's methodology oil painting class with Paul Scibilia at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 9. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. German language class with Bettina Sego at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Feb. 14. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Power Yoga for Kids ages 6-11 with Cindy Phillips at the Island Fitness Center, 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Feb. 17. Information: 224-0292. Fee applies. After-school theater training at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Feb. 24. Information: 748- 0111. Fee applies. Saltwater fishing course with Capt. Ric Ehlis at the Edu- cation Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, through Feb. 24. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies. Classical figure drawing with Ginger White at the Anna Maria IslandArt League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes:Beach, through Feb. 25. Information: 778-2099; Fee applies. Black-and-white photography class with Chris Galanopoulos and Jerry Quin al the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, througn Feb. 28. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. "Sew for Fun" at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through March 17. Information: 795-8945. Jazz. dance for ages 11-14 at the.Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.; Anna Maria, through May 2. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Upcoming: Creative dance class for ages 4-6 ai ihe Anna Maria ls- land Community Center Jan. 27. : ; Jazz dance class for ages 8-10 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 27. 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More insinuations, accusations, personal opinions and presumed insults were traded during the two-and- a-half hour meeting than at the O.J. Simpson trial. Board members Margaret Jenkins and Chris Collins were firm in their objections. Chiles noted that when his family bought the prop- erty 26 years ago, the city said the alleyway alongside the restaurant had been vacated.-In 1993, however, then-Mayor Ray Simches told Chiles that the city had no record of a vacation order and asked Chiles to re- apply. The it\ commission, however, rejected that application amid an uproar from residential neighbors of the lesLtadiraIi. Chiles said he's already spent $70,000 on this site plan, incIuding $22,000 for a drainage study that, when implemented; will benefitjthe area surrounding the restau- rant. Business owners in the city were in favor of the application,, while several adjacent landowners voiced objections.. Resident Robin Wall brought up the fear among Flu shots Friday at Center Flu shots will be administered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia:Ave., Anna Maria. S-, :Cost per shot is $20 for those 50 and older, or free yvith Medicare Part B, said the Center. Flu Misf is avail- able for ages 5-49 at $35 each. many residents that the restaurant could eventually be sold for condominium development, but Webb pointed out that it is zoned commercial and the city has control over any zoning change, in addition to a number of site plan procedures. Board chairman Charles Canniff said the issue seems to be that he and some board members weren't convinced that the alleyway exchange was the only way Chiles could become ADA compliant, but Canniff voted for the swap, as did Webb and board members John Conoly and Doug Copeland. But the P&Z recommendation is just the beginning for Chiles. The board will next review Chiles' site plan for the walkway and rest rooms at its Feb. 7 meeting. That site plan will also eventually reach the city com- mission for a final decision. Obituaries Prudence Catherine Gebbia Prudence Catherine Gebbia of Holmes Beach died Jan. 12. Ms. Gebbia was born in Bronx, N.Y., and moved to Holmes Beach in 1978. She was a longtime em- ployee of the Anna Maria City Pier and the former Pete Reynard's restaurant in Holmes Beach. She was Chris- tian. Visitation and services were Jan. 16. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Soci- ety, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 136, Bradenton FL 34207. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by brothers Guy and Paul; sister- in-law Maria; and nieces Kathryn Gebbia-MaGee, Cheryl, Kathy Quatromani, Barbara Robinson and JoAnne Grace. Cecil 'Burt' Burton Haynes .Cecil "Burt" Burton Haynes, 11, of Bradenton Beach, died Jan. 11 from injuries he suffered after be- ing hit by a van while riding his bicycle on Cortez Road Jan. 8. He was a student at Sugg Middle School and previously at- tended Anna Maria Elementary School. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., and moved with his mother, Constance "Connie" Cordle, to Haynes Bradenton Beach in 1998. A memorial service with the Rev. Allan Bazzy officiating will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church Ave,, Bradenton Beach. Memorial donations are being collected on be- half of the family by the Moose Lodge No. 2188, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach FL 34217. For information, contact Ernie Casali, lodge administra- tor, at 778-4110.. He is survived by his mother; aunts Pamela Allen of Bradenton Beach and Cynthia Coffman of North Port; uncle Michael Cordle of Lake Worth; and cous- ins Carrie Jowers of North Port and Jessica Smith of Nashville, Tenn. Raymond Lawrence LaPointe Raymond Lawrence LaPointe, 87, of Holmes Beach, died Jan. 13. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. LaPointe moved to Holmes Beach from Reisterstown, Md., 15 years ago. He retired as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy. He worked on the Apollo 11 space flight and his name is engraved on a plaque left on the moon by the astronauts. he was a member of the Cafe on the Beach Breakfast Club and a former board mem- ber of Westbay Cove condominium association. There will be no memorial services. Memorialcon- tributions may be made to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, P.O. Box 1632, Anna Maria FL 34216, or to Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota FL 34236. 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Asked why he would attempt such an arduous ven- ture, Schluederberg, 51, laughed before answering that he and his family had been around sailing all their lives, mostly on Lake Erie, Long Island Sound and Chesa- peake Bay. "I've wanted to circumnavigate since I was 16 and Long Island Sound and Chesapeake Bay were great training grounds for what I was getting ready to do," he said. "Growing up on the water prior to the day of cel- lular phones, sailing was a great way of leaving every- thing behind. To me, it's always peaceful when you're sailing. To me, sailing is a way of communing with nature." Porpoise were almost daily companions regardless of where he was on earth. There were many whales near the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa "where they sometimes got up close and per- sonal." Or the time a fellow sailor caught a nine-foot black marlin in the South Pacific and when they presented it to villagers and their chief, Schluederberg and friends were welcomed with a ceremony befitting a king. Other adventures included riding elephants in Indochina, seeing Komodo dragons on the island of Komodo, orangutans on Borneo (now called Kalimantan), watching big game in Africa, experienc- ing the beauty of New Zealand and Thailand and its. Our fast claims service is "No Problem." ur agency is well known for providing'fast, H efficient and fair claims service. That's because we represent Auto-Owners Insurance, which, according to a national consumer's magazine, ranks consistently as one of the top insurers .. . in the country. That's why we are known as the -. ---- "No Problem"' People. ----7-? 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There also were portions of Indonesia, Sri.Lanka and Africa showing the dismal parts of the world, mostly due to "poverty and squalor that took away a lot of the enchantment." Many of the world cruising crowd he met often carried pencils and Bic pens they would give to chil- dren in the worst places. "Pencils were welcome more by children than candy," he said. "The things we take for granted here are precious and. valuable to people in third-world countries." Going it alone wasn't that difficult a decision for Schluederberg because as he explained, he's the kind of person who enjoys his own time and space and can go long periods of time without need of contact with other human beings. "I didn't originally plan to go it alone but my part- ner at the time was not as interested in going out in the deep-blue sea as I was and it was a combination of fear, leaving family behind for an indefinite period of time and giving up a career," he said. "So my thought was I would rather do it alone than not do it at all. And it wasn't entirely single-handed. Sometimes I would meet someone who was willing to share a small space seven days a week, 24 hours a day. This can be difficult for any couple to do. Often people who have been married for years get on a boat for six months and find things out about their partner they never knew or were willing to ignore on land. "When you're on a boat, there's no going any- where. There's no going to the other side of the house to be alone. You're there. Patience and the ability to compromise are important when you're sailing with someone else." Schluederberg has a word of advice for anyone planning a long journey: Don't wait. "I meet so many people who want to do what I've done," he said, "but they invariably tell me they can't because there's something else to fix on the boat. Their answer seems to be they're going to wait until next year. "And there's something else about long-distance sail- ing. I often describe it as sailing from one exotic repair yard to another. You spend a reasonable amount of time repairing your boat and preparing for the next passage which can often be sailing thousands of miles before see- ing land again. So between repairing and preparing, you try to get in as much sightseeing as possible." The typical route for a circumnavigation is across the South Pacific because of the prevailing currents and winds. The first leg is 1,000 miles from the Panama Canal to the Galapagos Islands, then 3,000 miles to the Marquesas Islands. For Schluederberg, his Taiwanese- made, fiberglass Baba sailboat "Sea Wolf," could reach a top speed of about 5.5 knots (6 mph). So how does one plan for a trip that would take years to complete? "I had no plan except tormake it to New Zealand in time to see the America's Cup (sailboat race). The only plan I had was to try to make 125 miles a day. 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The theme is "Manatee County's Sesquicen- tennial 1855-2005 Celebrating 150 Years." For the rest Sailor back from solo world trip CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 place and if you like it, stay there awhile. "It can become dangerous thinking when you ab- solutely have to be somewhere on a certain date and common sense goes out the window, particularly when it comes to the weather. "People who sail and try to maintain a schedule haven't left the world behind and sailing becomes too much like work." He also suggested that those considering such a long-term venture make sure they bring plenty of spare parts for your boat. "Especially engine parts," he said. "Backup starter, backup alternator, full set of gaskets, a good supply of oil and gas filters. You may find the quality of fuel you pick up in a third-world country is less than good and you may have to change the filter in the middle of no- where. "Also, if you're in a country and you see a food item you like, buy it and buy all of it. You may or may not get back there and if you do, what was there before may not be available on the return trip." In terms of budgeting, Schluederberg was fortunate he was able to sell enough Dunkin' Donuts and then sell the franchise to afford to go. Most. sailors he met who were doing the same thing were living on a bud- get -from $500 to $3,000 a month except for the few -with unlimited cash flow. "MONst long-distance sailors fish and gather what nature has to offer, like coconuts and bananas," he said. "Sonme people sail for si\ months then work for six of the festival the gates will open at noon, sometimes a bit earlier for special events, with the daily closing show starting anywhere between 5:30 and 9 p.m. An abundance of traditional fare is programmed every jammed day and night, with some new and dif- ferent-twists added. A baby pageant will be there, and a youth talent show and cheerleading competition and science and engineering fair. And animals galore, and competition, and music and food, food, food. / i i \ Rick Schluederberg aboard his 35-foot sloop "Sea Wolf" Islander Photo: David Futch months so they can sail for six months. I'm getting ready to go back to work so I can do it all over again." For Schluederberg, it's about getting away from it all. Admission and midway rides are free for the first hour of the first day, otherwise admission to the grounds is $13 or $15, depending on special days. Sun- day, Jan. 23, for example, is Family Day, and seniors get $1 off the gate price on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Special consideration is extended to young folks in any num- ber of ways on many days. Music will include the Billy Rice Band, James Horak, the Suncoast Mummers String Band, blue grass specials, various school orchestras, the Shotgun Red Band, Sammy Kaye Orchestra, and various strolling musicians. The Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair will open at noon daily starting Thursday, Jan. 20. The baby pageant will feature young'uns from a week old to 23 months at 10 a.m. and boys 2-3 years and girls 2-6 at noon, all on Saturday, Jan. 22. A drill, dance and flag team exhibition will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, and the cheerleading competition at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24. The middle and high school talent show will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. But animals may well steal the show, as well they might this is a county fair, after all, and that's mostly agriculture. Manatee's agricultural history is long and deep, despite the area's growing urbanization at the expense of farms. The animal opener will be the swine show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, followed next day by the dairy showmanship event at 6 p.m. and the dairy show itself at 7 p.m. The hogs shown earlier will be sold in a ma- jor sale at 2 p.m. Saturday and a dairy heifer sale will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. The big event Sunday, Jan. 23,. will be the fair's dog show at 1 p.m. A goat show will highlight Senior Citizen Day at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, and the steer showmanship event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, with the steer show the next night at 7 p.m. The much-anticipated beef breed- ing and showmanship event will be Friday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. and the big sales will be the next day, Saturday, Jan. 29 the steer sale at 2 p.m. and the breeding sale at 4 p.m. The annual horse show will climax the animal events at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. The fair will end with a laser light show starting at 5:30 p.m. that day. ITi 1 Limi LUTZ, BOBO & TELFAIR, P.A. S- I i More than 100 yearn S.: combined legal S: experience in .. Manatee and Sarasota counties. Island ii 1 .consultation offered One Sarasota Tower Sarasota 951-1800 www.lutzbobotelfair.com Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the nationally recognized law firm rating service. 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Anna Maria Elementary menu Monday, Jan. 24 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Chili, Steamed Green Beans, Steamed White Rice, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Fruit Yogurt Tuesday, Jan. 25 Breakfast: Churro, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Student Planned School Menu Wednesday, Jan. 26 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Super Donut, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Baked Chicken Pieces, Pizza Sticks with Marinara, Steamed Peas, Veggies with Dip, Fruit Cocktail Thursday, Jan. 27 Breakfast: French Toast Glaze, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Fish Sticks, Baked Garlic Bread Stick, Garden Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Applesauce Friday, Jan. 28 Breakfast: Breakfast Hot Pocket, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Toast, Cereal, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup, Steamed Corn, Mixed Green Salad, Chilled Pears SJuice and milk are served with.every meal. 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Players open 'Over the Tavern' A bright 12-year-old convinces a tough old nun teacher that he's not hopeless and provides his wobbly family hope too in the Anna Maria Island Players' pre- sentation "Over the Tavern," opening Thursday, Jan. 20. The play will be staged at the Island Players' the- ater in Anna Maria at 8 p.m. until Feb. 6, except for three Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.,and no performances Monday. Tickets at $15 may be arranged by calling 778-5755 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily except Sufidays, or at the box office,10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Director Preston Boyd, who has a fine track record at the Island theater, said the play by Tom Dudzick is "a really fine piece of humor and drama, and fortu- nately I have actors who are well up to the challenge especially the four juveniles." It focuses on an apartment above a tavern, occu- pied by a couple rearing four kids there in 1959. They are being educated in a strict Catholic school and the precocious boy raises the roof by questioning some of the dogma being taught by a 70-year-old nun of the old school. How he brings the gruff teacher around, at least partly, and how the whole dysfunctional family comes together makes for plenty of friction, some tears and a whole lot of laughter, Boyd said. Vincent Simone plays the 12-year-old, and Kyle Shoemaker, Justin Braun and Cheryl Kay are his sib- lings. Thomas Allen and Diana Shoemaker are the fa- ther and mother, and Laura Morales portrait\ the for- midable nun Sister Clarissa. Helping Boyd with- the production are Gabe Simches as stage manager, assisted by Carol Cozan, Anne Fasulo and Dorothy Eder, with John Flannery designing the set, Don Bailey costumes, Chris McVicker lighting and Bob Grant sound. 'i Ia, I t n i e 1 I mptrm'et tle- Quali.ty of Yout' Life. 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Stebbins added 18 points, mostly on fast-break layups. Glass & Screen jumped out on top early by con- verting several ReMax turnovers into easy layups on the way to an 18-6 first-quarter lead. ReMax opened the second quarter in a full-court press, resulting in a couple of steals and a9-2 scoring run topull to within 19- 15. Spencer Carper had two steals and two layups; Shile Jordan Graeff hit two baseline ju mpers during the ReNla\ scoring run. Glass & Screen put an emphatic end to the ReMax rally when David Buck swished a three-pointer from the wing to spark a 14-6 Glass & Screen scoring run to close the half leadinL 33-21. RelMa\ made one last-gasp attempt to get back into the game hen a baseline jumper by Graeff and a short jumper in the lane bN Carper brought ReMax to within nine points the last time ReMa. was within single dig ts in the game. A three-pointer bi Gla,-s & Screen guard Derrick Gargett at the 2:36 mark of the third quarter gave Glass & Screen a 12-point lead the\ would not relinquish. SZach Schields added 12 points to the Anna Maria Gla.s & Screen total. \ while Gareett finished with seven point, and Chad Reed scored six. Matt McDonough and Sarah Lanzillo completed the scoring with two points apiece in the \ ictor\. Carper scored 15 points to lead ReMax, which also recei ed 13 second-half points from Franklin-Moore. Graeff finished \ ith eight points, while Luis Leon scored si\ and Alicia Ware had five. Chase Parker scored three points and Mati Skaggs had one to com- plete the ReMla\ scoring in the loss. West Coast Air 50, IRE 49 T\ en,) -four points from Clay.Orr and 16 points from Taylor Manning helped West Coast Air cool off Island Real Estate on Saturday, Jan. 15, in Premier Division basketball action. Brian Cziraky's four points and two points each from Anthony Rosas and Eric Fridenberg completed the West Coast scoring in the S ictor Nick S'ato added four points while Ian Douglas and Jamie Urch each scored two points to complete the scoring for IRE. Josh E-hl.eni:eimer scored 23 points and Tyler Bekkerus added 20 points to lead West Coast Air Con- ditioning on offense. Nick Sato added four points while Ian Douglas and Jamie Urch each scored two points to DEALERS WANTED! Call your advertising sales representative, Rebecca Barnett or Nancy Ambrose, for information! Feature your business here - cash in on The Islander! Call 778-7978. _ -^ -___ -^ -^ -_ --_ MASSAGESPCAL Only $50' I 1 Hour Massage* S .. *with coupon Bradenton Family Chiropractic Clinic Gift Certificates Available 6404 Manatee Ave. W. 794-3705 Suite J Bradenton LONGBOAT CARDIOLOGY COLLEEN M. HEALY, M.D. S' BOARD CERTIFIED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES New Patients Welcome Caring staff in an inviting atmosphere. Just a short drive onto the Key. Lon boat (941) 383-7300 5650 Gulf of Mexico Dr. CardTi ogy Longboat Key* Monday-Friday 8-5 ReMax forward Chase Parker goes strong to the hoop as Anna Maria Glass & Screen's Matt Mc defends during Premier League basketball action at the Center. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy complete the scoring for IRE in the loss. West Coast Air 58, ReMax 51 Clay Orr exploded for 30 points to help West Coast Air Conditioning past ReMax Gulfstream Realty in Premier League basketball action Wednesday, Jan. 12. Taylor Manning added 14 points for West Coast, which also received eight points from Brian Cziraky and two points apiece from Todd Test, Eric Fridenberg and Jake McDonald. ' Eighteen points from Spencer Carper and 12 points from Franklin Moore paced ReMax, which also re- ceived five points apiece from Chase Parker and Matt Skaggs in the loss.. Kevin Gruenke and Luis Leon added four points each, while Mike Schweitzer's three points completed the ReMax scoring. IRE 55, Glass & Screen 44 Island Real Estate received double-figure scoring efforts from three players, led by Josh Elsenheimer's 19 points, in its 55-44 Premeir League victory Monday, Jan. 10. Tyler Bekkerus added 13 points and Nick Sato had 10 points for IRE, which also received four points apiece from Jamie Urch and Phelps Tracy. Ian Dou- glas' first quarter three-pointer completed the scoring for IRE in the victory. David Buck scored 17 points and Zach Schields added 10 points to lead Glass & Screen in defeat. Chad Reed and Jake Stebbins finished with four points apiece, while Eric Distelhurst scored two points and Derrick Gargett,scored one point in the loss. Division I: Observer 57, Publix 28 Longboat Observer received double-figure scoring efforts from three players during its 29-point victory over Publix on Thursday, Jan. 13, in Division I basket- ball action. Grant Lukitch's 19 points led all scorers, while Observer teammates Celia Ware and Kyle Aritt chipped in with 16 and 12 points respectively. Four points apiece from Forrest Schields and Blake Wilson completed the Observer scoring in the victory. Justin Dearlove' s eight points and six points from Ben Valdivieso paced Publix, which also received four points apiece from Egan Fridenberg and Breann Richardson in the loss. Brooke Fitzgerald and Hunter Hardy each con- tributed two points for Publix in the loss. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE -U1 ~ 3-UCI -j~ AJ; 4 l 7 THE MUSEUM SHOPPE OFFERING FINE ANTIQUES MARINE ART UNIQUE GIFTS BAYVIEW PLAZA 101 SOUTH BAY BLVD. ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA ACROSS FROM THE CITY PIER, ABOVE THE POST OFFICE 941 .779.0273 The Olde Post Office antiques s and Eclcctibles OPEN HOUSE Friday, Jan. 21 6-9 pm i Great Sales Terrific Food Fun 1-. 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Chandler Hardy and Molly McDonough completed the STGC scoring with two points each. Kayla Aritt and Martine Miller scored two points apiece to lead Galati Marine in the loss. Duncan 18, Oyster Bar 17 Duncan Real Estate outscored Anna Maria Oyster Bar 6-4 in the fourth quarter to earn a close Division II victory Monday, Jan. 10. Duncan's Chris Callahan Scored 12 points to lead all scorers,:'while teammate Ashley Waring added six points to the victory. Nine points from Matt'Bauer and four points from Blake Rivers paced the Oyster Bar in the loss. Zach Evans and Sarah Howard completed the Oyster Bar scoring with two points apiece. Danziger 26, Galati 18 Danziger Allergy & Sinus received 10 points from Emma Barlow and eight points from Glenn Bower to 32?.2 East Bay Dri.e rexl io Waigreens 778-7878 -ANY 3 19 SFOOT-LONG 1i SSUBSUB I1 TR.....TI. 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Harry's 10, A Paradise 5 Taylor Wilson's four second-half points sealed the win for Harry's Continental Kitchens over A Paradise Realty on Thursday, Jan. 13, in Division III basketball. Zach Facheris, Cliff Pascal and Savannah Schield" completed the scoring for Harry's with two points apiece. Courtney Schmidt and Logan Reiber each scored two points to lead A Paradise Realty, which also re- ceived one point from Tia Borso in the loss. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE t St. Bernard Pancake Breakfast K1. Sunda- Jan. 23 S-il :30 am UAdulih 5$3 Ch.ldrcn $1.511 INCLUDES: H;mrnma.dd Pancake, Sa 0o1 jd Con0e, !-Rw I Hr"mand. Bke Sal. T"," '! "' 4 "Church Activity Center 43rd Street, Holmes Beach SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON SAT 5-9.30PMI Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach FRESH MULLET SALE /ore than a mullet wra paper! The Islander FRESH MULLET MUGS! $7 I I I i( II L.$ Ii 1 OFF I Per Bottle EIrn$1No Limit! I iiS Any 750ml or 1.75L Wine or Liquor One Week Only I Jan. 19-25 I MUST PRESENT COUPON! mLiquor & s Wine I S(Fitness Center Buiding) H Please Drink Responsibly -m-m---------- ."SF';-~:~'""'~.~";"'" sC-?1 ~i ~,~ .- Fj~i~~ ,,-;~- THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 19, 2005 M PAGE 19 Sports CONTINUED FROM 18 Jessie's 18, A Paradise 4 Jessie's Island Store utilized a balanced scoring attack led by Daniel Pimental's six points to an easy Division III victory on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Max Miller and Grant Bower each added four points to the Jessie's offense that also received two points apiece from Jonah Castor and Jack Titsworth. Josh Schmidt's four points paced A Paradise Re- alty in the loss. Manatee Hurricanes announce 'Steakout' SIf you like steak and baseball, the sixth-annual Manatee High School Hurricanes baseball "steakout" is for you. For the low price of $25 per adults and $16 per child, you can enjoy a delicious steak barbecue and provide financial support to the Hurricanes baseball program. The must-attend event takes place 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Molter Termite & Pest Control, which is lo- cated at 5306 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Barbecue host is Dan Molter, along with former and current Hurricane players, coaches and parents. S For ticket information, please contact Molter at 747-8525, Manatee High varsity coach Al Melnick at 714-7300 ext. 2012, or Bruce Braithwaite at 954-5100. Come out and enjoy a great steak dinner while helping support the team. The Hurricanes annual alumni game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at G.T. Bray Park. Go Canes! Standings as of Jan. 15. Team Wins -Losses Premier West Coast Air 4 0 IRE 2 2 Glass & Screen 2 2 ReMax 0 4 Division I Observer 3 1 Publix 3 1 A&E 2 2 LPAC 0 4 Division II Duncan Real Estate 3 0 Oyster.Bar 2 1 STGC 2 1 Danziger 1 2 Galati 0 4 Division III Bistros 4 0 Dips 3 1 Jessie's 2 2 Harry's 1 3 Paradise 0 4 Spencer Carper drives past Chad Reed during Premier Division basketball action at the Center. Center basketball scoring leaders Name, Team Premier Clay Orr, West Coast Air David Buck, Glass & Screen Josh Elsenheimer, IRE Tyler Bekkerus, IRE Spencer Carper, ReMax Division I Corbin Kitchen, A&E Grant Lukitch, Observer Justin Dearlove, Publix Celia Ware, Observer Garrett Secor, A&E Division II Chris Callahan, Duncan Martine Miller, Galati Ashley Waring, Duncan Matt Bauer, Oyster Bar Glenn Bower, Danziger Division III Hailey Dearlove, Bistros Justin Gargett, Dips Becca Butler, Bistros Johnny Mattay, Dips Daniel Pimental, Jessies Avg. 39 ppg 21.5 ppg 18 ppg 16.6 ppg 13.5 ppg 18.5 ppg 13.5 ppg 12 ppg 11.3 ppg 8.5 ppg 10.3 ppg 9.25 ppg 8 ppg 7.6 ppg 6.6 ppg 9 ppg 6.3 ppg 5.8 ppg 5 ppg 4.8 ppg Now OPEN EVERY DAY BRUNCHYLUNCHES AND DELIGHTFUL DINNERS GOURMETrTAKE-OUT DEL STYLISH CATERING a.p. BeLL fiSH ompaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip? 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Galati vs. Duncan Jan. 21 8 p.m. Danziger vs. Oyster Bar Jan. 24 6p.m. Danziger vs. Galati Jan. 24 7 p.m. Oyster Bar vs. Duncan Division III (ages ( Jan. 20 6 p.m. Jan. 20 7 p.m. Jan. 22 2 p.m. Jan. 22 3 p.m. Jan. 25 7 p.m. Harry's vs. Jessie's Paradise vs. Bistros Dips vs. Paradise Harry's vs. Bistros Jessie's vs. Paradise Instructional League (ages 5-7) Jan. 19 6 p.m. Cannons vs. Kumon Jan. 21 6 p.m. Ocean View vs. Island Starter Jan. 22 10 a.m. Rotten Ralph's vs. Cannons Jan. 22 11 a.m. Ocean View vs. Kumon Jan. 25 6 p.m. Ocean View vs. Rotten Ralph's Capal bo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $4.89 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.09 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11 am-1 Opm 'Sunday noon-9 PAGE 20 0 JAN..19, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Wave warning system approved; mysterious bat deaths George Maul must be a happy guy these days. Maul is a professor at Florida Tech in Melbourne. At least'since 2002 he has been one of the few voices declaring that the east coast of the United States is in danger of severe damage from a tsunami. He was fi- nally able to convince the Intergovernmental Oceano-- graphic Commission to install a series of monitoring devices in the Atlantic and Caribbean to warn of any big wave's approach, but it was a low-priority project destined to take years and years to finish. That was up until Dec. 26, 2004, when a series of tsunamis killed more than 160,000 people in coastal areas ringing the Indian Ocean. Officials said the loss '_ of life could have been less if some warning system were in-place there. SLast week, U.S. officials agreed to spend $37.5 Million to install detection buoys in the Atlantic, Pa- cific and Caribbean to detect the threat of a tsunami before it strikes shore. The system should be in place by 2007. Also vital in the funding are plans for heightened public awareness of tsunami threats, plus more research and improvements and enhancements in gauges and other monitoring equipment already in place. Tsunamis are usually created by earthquakes, un- derwater avalanches or after a meteorite strikes the ocean. The undersea disturbance creates a bubble of water only a few inches high that moves at speeds of upwards of 500 mph across the ocean. When the wave reaches shallower nearshore waters, the water starts to stack up, reaching heights of up to 20 feet. S The greatest tsunami threat in the States is in Alaska and Hawaii. There is an established warning system in the Pacific, though, which even includes speakers on some beaches in Hawaii to warn people to get to high ground. However, severe tsunamis hit the western Atlantic every 100 years or so, and our time is up for another, Maul said. In 1755, an underwater landslide can there be an underwater landslide? took place off Portugal, kill- ing 10,000 people there. The wave reached Florida eight hours later but, since the state wasn't much of a tourist mecca then, the damage was minor. Another tsunami hit the U.S. Virgin-Islands in 1867 after an earthquake, casting a 20-foot wave into St. Thomas' Charlotte Amalie and a 30-foot wave into St. Croix's Christiansted Harbor. Maul has estimated a similar tsunami today could cause $500 million to $1 billion damage. More recently, there was a rogue wave that hit Daytona Beach just before midnight in 1992-that in- jured 20 and damaged more'than 100 cars. If it had been the next day the Fourth of July the damage may have been much worse. Even Anna Maria Island was victim of a rogue wave on March 25, 1995. Called a "mini-tidal wave," there was no damage, except to soaked towels and swamped beach chairs. Island residents reported a 6-foot-high tidal wave S or a series of waves striking the Island between 9:30-11:30 a.m. Eyewitness Steve Gift literally hit the wave head-on. Gift told The Islander at the time that he was riding through the pass near Bean Point on his personal wa- tercraft when he spotted a huge wave breaking on the sandbar near the north end of the Island. "I saw the wave and went to meet it near Passage Key," Gift said. "I'm 6 feet tall, and I had to look up at the wave. I'd guess it was at least 10 feet high or more." Gift soared over the first giant swell on his 'ski. Then his small vessel began to "act up" he later determined the'impact of landing back into the Gulf had cracked one of the ceramic insulators on a spark plug and he headed back to the Island. UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU STO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube ERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED "When I got near Cypress Street; I saw chairs and umbrellas tossed up into the grass, and a lot of people standing around looking wet," Gift said back then. "There were tidal pools where there have never been tidal pools before. "Believe me, it's one wave I'll tell my grandkids about." There was never any clear explanation as to the cause of the Island's mini-tsunami. There was no seismic activ- ity in the Gulf, no reports of meteorites striking the planet, and the chances of an underwater avalanche in the usually placid Gulf were thought to be slight. Weather experts were able to determine "ground zero" to be just south of Apalachicola between 6 and 8 a.m. that sunny morning. At the time, they were lean- ing toward two'odd weather phenomena: A gravity wave or a dip in the jet stream that touched down in the Gulf. The gravity wave a rise in atmospheric pressure followed by a sudden drop in that pressure seemed to move down the state than morning, weather officials said, with several stations reporting the fluctuation in barometric pressure. What was odd, though, was that such a gravity wave usually occurs kith a cold front. The skies were clear the.morning of March 25. The other possible option was that the miles-high jet stream took an unexpected dip down to the surface of the earth and touched the Gulf. The jet stream is lit- erally a high-speed current of air that circles the globe. A gravity wave was attributed to the cause of the Daytona Beach tsunami. Early warning systems to notify the public about the pending threat of a tsunami seem to be a good thing, but I wonder if they could do more harm than good. If an earthquake-spawned tidal, wave is detected off Af- rica and starts moving toward Miami Beach, could the affected area be evacuated in eight hours? Probably not. Is it better to know or not know? Wind generators fatal to bats Power-generating wind generators are usually touted as being one of the greenest energy providers around, second only to solar power as a way to provide electricity without the burning of fossil fuels. But researchers are now faced with a messy and potentially dangerous problem with wind power: the deaths of thousands of bats. According to the Washington Post, a ''wind farm" in West Virginia has killed thousands of bats, more than at any other such facility in the world. Environ- mentalists have claimed that wind turbines ha% e caused the death of birds, particularly- migratory feathered flocks, but never to the tune of the number of bat deaths. The fatalities are putting a crimp in plans to expand wind facilities elsewhere in the eastern United States, Most wind farms are in the Great Plains or farther \\ est. Plans are in the works to install about 700 new turbines in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.in the next few years. The windmills are on towers about 350 feet high and catch the wind as it flows up or do\ n mountains. So what's the big deal about a few dead bats? Remember that bats can eat their weight in bugs every night, and the insects they eat are the same bugs that cause crop problems. Less bats, more bugs, more pesticides to kill the bugs, more ecological problems elsewhere. And we're not talking about just a few dead bats, either. As the president and founder of Bat Conservation International in Texas put.it, "Take the most conser\ a- tive estimates of mortality and multiply them out btv the number of turbines planned and you get very large, probably unsustainable kill rates. One year from now we could have a gigantic problem." Bats navigate by using a very sophisticated radar system. Scientists don't know if the turbine sound is acting as some sort of bat attractor or if the noise is blocking the radar through some sort of stealth technol- ogy, making the bats blind to the threat. This is definitely a story to keep on your radar screens. Thanks for the memories, Paul_ My old buddy Paul Bergin lost his battle \ ith can- cer Saturday morning. He was 60. Paul was a freelance writer and had found a niche critiquing books, mostly mn series. He had a couple of bookstores over the years and knew more about the art, science and trade of book collecting than anyone '\ve ever met. He was also a \oracious reader \\ ho delighted. in finding new authors and passing their works along to others. - One of the finest honors 'offered to Paul came from Stuart Kaminsky in his most recent book, "The Last Dark Place." The dedication: "For Paul Bergin, for his love and knowledge of the mystery and for his friend- ship." I wish you well, my friend. Sandscript factoid. Paul's favorite opening line from any novel ever was from "The Last Good Kiss" by James Crumley. He had it memorized and would recite it m without any provocation. In his honor: "When I finally caught up with Abraham Trahearne, he was drinking beer with an alcoholic biill- dog named Fireball Roberts in a ramshackle joint just outside of Sonoma, California, drinking the heart right out of a fine spring afternoon." Household hazardous wastele.scrap collection Manatee County Utilities Operation Department has established a free household hazardous waste and e-scrap collection for Island and Longboat Key resi- dents. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Acceptable waste includes solvents, latex and oil- base paints, garden pesticides, household chemicals, ammunition, flares, waste oil, propane tanks, fluores- cent lamps, mercury containing devices, pool chemi- cals, old gasoline, batteries, televisions, computer com- ponents, copiers, video and audio equipment, small electrical appliances, digital cameras, cell phones and battery chargers. Radioactive items such as smoke detectors ard bio- hazardous materials such as needles will not be ac- cepted. Small businesses that generate a small quantity of hazardous waste or e-scrap may bring waste to this lo- cation for a fee. For more information, call 708-8561. Anno f)orio Moon Dale I ,. I I T .-, "i I.,,, 4 FM .r r, 2' AM HIGH AM -- I, 5 " ZslonJcriaes PM HIGH .2 U I I - II II - I I PM LOW - :ri.~ Hqh T.~j.- rnruI.-'. I ~.-r I..'.', 1 :~. i ~i-r THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 19, 2005 0 PAGE 21 Sheepies rule in backwaters; grouper great offshore By Capt. Mike Heistand Here's a heads-up from the state fishing gurus. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission reminds fishers of new rules to manage red grouper rules in the Gulf of Mexico. Daily recreational bag limit for red grouper is two fish per person within the five-fish aggregate grouper limit in Gulf state waters. The limit also applies in Gulf federal waters. Florida state waters run 9 nautical miles offshore in the Gulf, and federal waters extend beyond state waters. Minimum size limit for red grouper remains at. 20 inches total length. Daily recreational bag limit in Atlantic Ocean state N\ aters is still five fish per person under the five-grou- per aggregate, limit. Capt. Larry MtGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said fishing was still good the past week with gag and red grouper to 15 pounds, mangrove snapper to 4 pounds, lane snapper, yellowtail snapper, small cobia, triggerfish, porgies and sea bass. His charters were fishing in 40- to 100-feet of water off Anna Maria Island, with live pinfish, frozen sardines and shrimp serving as the best bait. Offshore action continues to be excellent for grou- per and snapper. Inshore anglers are reporting huge sheepshead catches, plus lots of redfish and trout and some big catch-and-release snook. Capt. Thoin Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said redfish and small snook were a popular catch for his charters out of Terra Ceia Bay last week, with most fish caught in the 25-inch range with artificial bait working the best to lure the fish to the hook. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said off- shore action continues to be great for grouper and snap- per; Inshore action for redfish seems to be pretty good Bird count down for Christmas 2004 The .ountersthave counted and the count was down this year at the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Data accumulated in-the local census is used to moni- tor long-term trends of birds across the United States. The a erage recorded in the one-day census within the.defined area:included Anna Maria Island, Cortez and northern Longboat Key is more than 100 species; this year only 62 species were spotted and 3,624 birds counted. The most prolific was Brown Pelicans at 300, followed by Edropean Starlings at 296, Laughing Gull at ,87,. and American Robin at 256. Of note were Northern, Gannet. four; Frigatebird, one; Reddish Egret, six; IRpseatep Spoonbill 13; Snowy Plover, five; Black Skimmer, two; and Loggerhead Shrike, one. ,,iAtotalof 42 endangered Wood Storks were counted, as ,well as the less-desirable House Sparrow, Brown-headed Coi bird and Rock,Pigepn. . ,i.-L cal counters this year included Ruth Rowland, Ross Mackintosh, Sandy Mackintosh, Mike Corso, Sue Dickie, Barbara Brillhart, Ed Caldwell, Don Benson, Bruce Winchell, Patrick Francis and Chairman David Williarnson. Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 EARLY RISER SPECIAL $40 Mon Fri +TAX 7-8am $0 Until Noon +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $43 Noon-2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $25 After 2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART as well, Bill said, and there are still plenty of sheeps- head around all the structures. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers there are catching a few redfish, but sheepshead are the best catch, and the sheepies are really starting to turn on with the colder weather. Other action includes a few black drum, Bob added. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said sheepies are about all the action he and his fishers are getting at the pier right now, with some of the striped fish coming in at better than 5 pounds. Other catches included some small flounder, bluefish and black drum. An osprey with a snook "almost as big as it is." Capt. Mike's Charter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed Takes two to hold this one Capt. Larry iMcGuire of Wu Show Me The Fish Charters, S ,/ iiasling in t Spence lf ofMexico calught this 5" _. ., :, :.' _' "' onof Anna '. Maria Island. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said there are excellent reports of legal-size grouper outside of Port Manatee, with some catches up to 10 pounds. Other action included black drum in the cut, and snook around the dock in the mornings. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of SCatchers Marina in Holmes Beach said legal-size grouper are a good catch from his boat, plus plenty of keeper trout and enough sheepshead to keep his clients very, very happy. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, there are good reports of trout and redfish up in Palma Sola Bay, with shrimp and artificial working the best as bait. Bridges and piers are continuing.to be a good spot to catch those big sheepshead, too. At Sunshine Bait & Tackle, reports are coming in of sea bass, grouper, sheepshead and a few whiting, but the sheepies are, the best catch by far right now. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said sheepshead and redfish were his mainstays last week, with sheepies up to 5 pounds being brought back in the coolers. On my boat Magic, we caught seven reds up to 26 inches on one trip, plus some keeper-size snook that were released since the season is again closed. We're limiting out,on sheepshead every trip, some up to 6 pounds. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news @islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more infor- mation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. DEiEP SEA FISHING Sailing Daily -- 9 am -3pm 75' SEA FOX For Reservations ciar9-1 930 WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies { 792-5322 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 Al. PAGE 22 0 JAN. 19, 2005 U THE ISLANDER N D E R C L A S -S I F I EID MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING local barrier island panoramas. Highest quality photographic fine-art prints. 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Call Green Real Estate today! reenn T; REAL ESTATE y OF ANNA MARIA - 941 778-0455 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 9906 Gulf Drive Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Anna Maria Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 www.greenreal.com LaRae Regis, 779-1858 W, 1 3n; ri,'iAn -u:.,'di Island Aussie Geoff Wall SRealtor The art of the deal for you REAL ESTATE COMPANY (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com Just visiting paradise? The Islader Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. Visit us at 5404 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. VIDEO TOUR BROCHURE THE ISLANDER M JAN. 19, 2005 6 PAGE 23 LOT ANDFOUDEALI CAR ! REWARD LOST CAT: 8-month-old short-haired fe- male. Black and-white-face and markings. Name is Franny. Last seen Tuesday, Jan. 11 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria. (941) 779-1165 1995 HONDA CIVIC hatchback. Great condition. $3,900 or best offer. (941) 778-1072. 2002 GMC SONOMA PICKUP, five-speed, excel- lent condition, bed liner, great fuel economy, 26,000 miles. White. $7,400 or best offer. (941) 778-1086, or 708-8770, ext. 2077. 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL. Low mileage, great con- dition. $2,500 or best offer. (941) 779-0046 2001 PT CRUISER: 50,000 miles. Purple, sunroof, ice-cold air, leather interior. Garage kept. $9,500. (941) 778-3875. 1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning, has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great! $1,800, or best offer. (941) 778-1102. LOST BLUE FIBERGLASS dinghy: 9.6 feet with black mercury, 3.3-hp. FL registration # FL 2804MT. (941) 224-6036. MODULAR FLOATING DOCK systems: Custom drive-on docking solutions by Versa Dock. Mainte- nance free, 20-year warranty. (941) 685-7648. www.versadock.com. 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propellor. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3.500. (941) 723-1107. MOORING WANTED to rent on Island for a 14-foot Hobie Cat. (941) 778-1074. VR L- SUTTON GROUP REALTY VERY NICELY REMODELED DUPLEX IN HOLMES BEACH Concrete block, with new air conditioning and kitchens. 2BR/1BA each side with bright interiors, convenient to everything. Priced right won't last at $565,000. Seasonal Rental Available Now: 2BR, one block from beach. Totally remodeled, includes washer and dryer. $2,000/month. Call Anne Hulber, Realtor for viewing or inf (941) 713-9835 Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. i Competitive rates. A Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. 5 Up-front approval* at the time of application. E As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. 1 Loan amounts to $6 million. SConstruction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant ', 1 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach S. pamvoorhees@countrywide.com 0Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL, UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2002 SEA RAY 192 Bow Rider. Excellent condition, kept on lift, detailed and serviced regularly. 19-foot; 190-hp stern drive, custom seat, bimini top, canvas covers, etc. $14,800. Call (941) 778-6234 leave message or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwa- ter fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle pro- vided. (941) 723-1107. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, (941) 779-9783. NEED A CHILD or pet sitter? Call one number and get connected to three wonderful sitters! Tiffany, Kari, Holly. (941) 778-3275 or 779-0793. BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first- aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids. Call Alexandra, (941) 778-5352. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in- termediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. PETSITTER, DOG WALKER, 12-year-old mother's helper, odd jobs. Call Kendall at (941) 779-9783 or 779-9803. BABYSITTER WITH EXPERIENCE and CPR li- cense, 13 years old, friendly and responsible. (941) 778-2469. 13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your home. Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jes- sica Lord, (941) 747-2495. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. ]H[ \D)'S 1U[IP'! "More-than-a mullet-wrapper" hats $12- - ThE I'Ilander 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941-778-7978 Fax 778-9392 324 108th St. W. Perico Island (North Side of Manatee Ave) Turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA condo q rarely available upstairs unit on S Perico Island! Clubhouse, heated I pool, tennis courts and exercise room. Just 2 miles to Anna Maria's I while sandy beaches! S259,000. S .0 SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH ...and wih pool access 01 Norh Beach ...... y Millage nexl doorl IB/IB with i illi su oom and lanai in quiei residen- -ali area of Holmes Beachl Turn- key furnished. gieal renlal, and only S305,000! Call Sue Carlson .eo ~! 941-720-2242 www.anislandplace.com RETIRED NURSE/caregiver available. No lifting. References, reasonable. (941) 746-9246. REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not Franchised". Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. SALES ASSOCIATES NEEDED, fast paced office in prime location. No fees, great splits. Call Jesse or Robin,.(941) 778-7244. QUALIFIED CHEF/SOUS chef for busy continental restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Apply at Ooh La La! Bistro, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call, (941) 778-1102. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay; Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria or call (941) 778-3953. EXPERIENCED FISHERMAN wanted to teach be- ginner. Hourly pay. Call Bill (941) 761-3531. RESORT MANAGER wanted for Island premier resort five days a week. Computer and managerial skills required. (941) 778-1505. EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATES wanted. Well-es- tablished real estate company under new owner- ship is currently seeking new associates. Call Ellen, (941) 778-0777, for a confidential appointment. FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE person for Longboat Key Resort. Must have reliable transportation and work Saturdays. Good pay and benefits. Call (941) 383-2428 for appointment. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! Cindy M. Jones GRI, CRS, Sale Associate UW NCAN Real Estate, Inc. S779-0304 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria NEW LISTING! 119 Beach Avenue `:iu LbI FOR BEACH LOVERS Looking for the perfect beach house?This is it! Only five houses to the beach on Anna Maria's best street. Two bedrooms, two baths, room for a pool. Just $789,000. I - "' ' 't P I i.'i '1 Christine T. Shaw, John van Zandt, Realtors Call Chris and John 941-778-6066 ISLAND . REAL ESTATE '1 < ANNa RA IMAIA S ND., INC. 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach i. ~r S...................... .... ...... ......... .......... . PAGE 24 .JAN. 19, 2005 M THE ISLANDER H W Cotne PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST for expanding vaca- tion rental company. Friendly, fun staff. Must enjoy working with people and possess good computer skills. No grumpy bears. Please, call Anna Maria Gulf Coast Rentals at (941) 778-3699. WEEKEND MANAGER/HOUSEKEEPER needed for Island resort. Additional hours available. Start- ing pay, $10/hour. Call (941) 778-7153. BEFORE-SCHOOL COUNSELOR: Earn $50 weekly, Monday-Friday 7-8am. Seeking outgoing individual to supervise small group of children K-5. C E-mail resume kjoyce@tampabay.rr.com. SERVERS NEEDED immediately for day shift at popular Island restaurant. Average $80 per shift. Apply in person, Fit to Eat Restaurant, 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Next to the Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce. WANTED: Helper for elderly lady. Experienced with bathing and dressing. Call Diana (941) 778-7073. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Li- brary, Bradenton Beach. Check books, re-shelve, assist library patrons. Come in or call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! You Pick: Family Compound, Second Home or Vacation Retreat Offering two lakefront properties in Anna Maria 302 North Shore Dr 3+BR/3BA with 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Five-car garage, one short block to beach, direct beach access, peeks of Gulf. Seawall and dock. Zoned duplex. Extras! Asking $850,000. MLS 502321. 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA du- plex with five-car garage. Private open decks, large picture windows, great views of lake. Asking $750,000. MLS 502297. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 920-5156 or Frank Migliore, (941) 778-2307. S WEST OF GULF DRIVE -131 White p CE REDUCD Ave. Duplex on cornerlot, two-car ga- SPR .. ,, rage, two carports, screened lanai, lots g L of decks, over 3,900sf. underroof. 150 ,. steps to beach access. Would also make a great single-family home! Ask- S ing $685,000. For more details call Stephanie Bell, Broker, 778-2307 or 920-5156. MLS103353. E BUIN, ELIN, RNTNG W CN 1. PI SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 -I -- z1 ..t t . -li ,. -- JMN KENT ...8 ..*- ^::'a w s- :- .-, MLS HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS for sale. 18-years experience. Complete on-the-job certified training. One full year's support free. Possible earnings of $100,000 first year, $200,000 with two employees. Exceptional opportunity for a man or woman to run from home office located anywhere. $75,000, $45,000 down and seller will finance $30,000, or $60,000 cash. (941) 778-4606 or (407) 467-8666. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent ref- erences. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com- puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $30/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. FOR SALE: Enjoy the stunning Gulf views and glorious sunsets from this . 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. The beach is a, - located directly across the street. Soar- -J. -~ y' -.i* i * ing ceilings in master bedroom, walk-in r.; closet, updated fixtures, hurricane . window film, and storage galore. Enjoy the private heated pool while sitting on your garden terrace. $449,500. Paul T. Collins. PA W M ) 1941 --406: ,il l 4I. Properties J__ r,.1 li0,1 I ir-.11 'n ; .11 J .| J I nl REALTOR. 29Years ofProfessional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. SExperience Reputation Results HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX Separate 2 BD/2BA units attached at roof with LIFT. Fireplace in 1,364 square foot owner's side. Updated features. Great value at $784,500. BAYFRONT TOWNHOUSE VILLA 3BR/3BA, tile floors, garage, heated pool/gazebo, upgrade appliances, pristine setting. Enclosed balconies plus third balcony. $470,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT1'BR/1 BA, owner financing. $549,000. 4 UNITS ANNA MARIA Some with bay.view. One 2BR, three 1 BR, room for pool. Great investment. $870,000. Owner financing. KEY WEST-STYLE 3BR/2.5BA, fireplace, ceramic floors, oak stairs, 30-foot covered deck, four-car garage, storage rooms. $785,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS Featuring 101 Palm Luxury Villas Other Properties Available 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com *www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com Free ilB siness! BuN I11 Ih i L U pil'pe %\ ,-' ilh 214 I 4 ce on k ,jinj [rl.c. Zir.'d C om ( .' :im r.rcilj l ljnIn P', ibilil, I "-" G.reatl .1larikeing Gets Greia Result-I Call Jon4RealEslate Direct 941-920-0832 E-mall, J,.:.nr-I Ji. n4Real Etlale.conr CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks; up- grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. NOTARY PUBLIC: Civil marriages and renewal of wedding vows, sunset beach setting or wherever. Norman R. Veenstra, (941) 778-5834. CALL DAN'S RESCR'EEN for your free estimate to- day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. TUTOR: 30 years experience. M.A. reading, M.A. learning disabilities. Diagnostic/remedial and supplemental. Call 778-0349 between 4-6pm. SCOTT'S HANDYMAN SERVICES: Remodeling and repair. Free estimate, many references. Island resident. (941) 713-1907 cell, (941) 778-5427 home. E-mail: geraldscottfulton@hotmail.com. TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, topping, trim- ming, removals. Palm trimming. 15 years locally working on Anna Maria. Phil Brewer, (941) 545- 4770 or 778-7790. S! S Ufl =1 Tile Hibiscus Four t.rand rine. I.ledlerranean llal re.[lle betweerr rhe a'uie blue walers ol ihe Gulf of . ,, :C and p,:ciure-quz Coqunra Refi. a," re .re ,.l.,: e r-tr,.nl I..nI, ..i-I all ihe luxuries an.3 cornven-ience orne would desire Two csr-rpuiJs Larage ele,.ator .parlhnr. C p l Recrill, :ompl:,le d arnd reIa, Ijr mrr,m1,-jle O:Cuar,,:,. Opei-j Weekends Starting at So95.000 Tina Rudek (941) 920-0303 Ot ne of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. e' ra iF n r nir chooine i.hd i '- s VV E LuirjnccdL-1 bi arincS nacwonp cop morcgale lcrders. 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Perieo B.iy( Club RmlLc 3BR.'2BA3 (IX ,riJo QuitI t End lLinnt it, N ice \ o.., $398,000) :i~' ":,Ii.:i~:. ,.:i- ... ... : ". :' ", a.i Greal '.larkellng Gets Gread Resulls' Call Jon4RealEstate Direct 941-920-0832 E-rnail- Jon,5'Jnr4RealEstale corrn Great r.larketirg Gets Great Results' Call Jon4RealEstate Direct 941-920-0832 E-mail Jon Jorn4RealEstate.com .. -, A'~ '~1 *I~ :~54 I r " .Cj :.~~~~~~~~~~ ,-;::::::::I-::-: :- : ` :" - THE ISLANDER M JAN. 19, 2005 M PAGE 25 One-of-a-Kind Dollhouse Immaculate Updated Well Maintained Heated, caged pool with jacuzzi, beautiful mainte- nance-free landscaping, close to beaches and golf course. $639,900. Call Piroska Planck, 730-9667 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. Came ilia Properties Vacation Rentals & Property Management S www.camelliaproperties.com More than 35 Gulffront rentals to choose from. SCall us last! Best rates on the beach! &'~ -~ g 4 S t ': .... .:., ._ .. ..d, ... "A i. !W LaCost 6ndominium' Marbella Condominium 2-Bedrodm Condominiums 2 & 3-Bedroom Condominiums One-Week Minimlini a -l For Rates and Availability S: -866-661-6622 or 778-8000 ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE LLC LARGE SHELL POINT CONDO 2-3BR/2BA. Nicely furnished. Spacious paneled den with walk-in closet and mirrored wall. Indoor utility room with washer, dryer and sink. Great location in newer section, near heated pool. Tcnni., putting green, carport. Locked private storage room. Central Holmes Beach location, near library, shopping and restaurants. Call to see..$369,900. ISLAND TRIPLEX 2BR/1.5BA plus 1BR/IBA and ,BR., I BA. Great in vestment! Watch the sunset as you collect rent from these charming units. Easy to see, callfor appoint- ment. Just steps to beautiful beach. $749,000. BAY HOLLOW PRIVATE r'CK 2BR/2BA, update ~ i OG boat dock. Eajmki t G DoPtdIc Eat-in ki E rgnreplace, walk-in clos- ets, Jacuz ,u.. carport and heated pool. $359,900. PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulf-front com- plex. Furnished, renovated kitchen, storm shutters, saunas. Gorgeous beach, jacuzzis, tennis, secured heated pool, under-building parking. Holmes Beach. .$699,900. KEY \X EST-S T1LE WITH BOAT DOCK 3BR/2.5BA plus den/office. Charming home, large lot, fenced yard. Breakfast bar, dining room, large master bedroom and bath. with Jacuzzi tub, screened porch, balcony. Deeded boat slip with private dock. Holmes Beach. $699,900. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA Turnkey furnished. Gulffront complex. Open plan, breakfast bar, dining room, walk-in clos- ets, screened porch, washer/dryer. Gorgeous beach, heated pool, tennis. Great rental. $1,050,000. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX 2BR/1BA each. Very close to beautiful beach. One- car garage, patio. One unit turnkey furnished. Appli- ances both sides. Utility with washer/dryer, residen- tial area, room for pool. $675,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condds/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA IB muisStmLoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com ;~; ~~ ~ C 1.I ~-? ^'~~ DICK MAHER |' AND :.;. DAVE JONES ISLAND SPECIALISTSt * Simplify Your Search!. Call anytime for a consultation. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brdkers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. No closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. -. --- -------- (941) 779-2113 1,: : ; i, 502 72nd Street !;, ,. :.. Holmes Beach Thanks for saying 1 saw it in The Islander! If-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 SPERICO BAY CLUB 'Florida living at it's best. Come see the waterviews! 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished unit, with a screened-in lanai, S. -- one-car garage, and a deck *i. ,. overlooking the lake. This -SS perfectly maintained gated community offers tennis courts, pools, spas, bikepaths and much more. This won't last at $327,000. RUNAWAY BAY I BR/1 BA turnkey furnished condo that is just steps to the ,L l '.-.. white sandy beaches of Anna .-". a. l :,, Maria Island. Great rental Sr property. Currentlyrented for ",.. half of Janunary, all of February and March. Runaway Bay offers a heated pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, shuffleboard and a dock with terrific bay views. $345,600. Ws ISLAND GETAWAY: 0 *" Completely remodeled, 2BR/ 2BA half duplex. Turnkey S- '' furnished with new ,. everything throughout gives this unit a seaside retreat P..' theme. This property is in an :' i-. F. attractive location in Holmes Beach with a view of Spring Lake and is only a block to the beach. Not a drive-by. $377,600. CANAL END-GREAT VIEW WITH DOCK Key Royale 3BR/2BA, remodeled, new tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms. New appliances,' new kitchen and bathrooms. Laroe lot. $895.000. BAYFRONT Wonderful open water view with 100- foot dock, boat lift and deep water, lush vegetation. Large 3BR/2BA home with decks, two-car-garage. Rehab or build new. $1,250.000 j :. t -'2 .. .. -: :... .... ---- - ON THE GULF Completely remodeled. Tile floors throughout. Great views! 2BR/2BA, completely turn- key furnished. 'Large pool, covered parking. $749,000. i *"' : :i vate, lushlandscaping. 2 BR/2BA. Hardwood Floors. Very large master BA with jacuzzi and walk in shower. Big garage and workshop, screened porch facing the bay. Dock with 10,000 lb davits. $1,390,000. COZY LAKEFRONT CONDO 15 minutes from the beach! 2BR/2BA, furnished, pool and hot tub are waiting for you. $175,000. Mt 'wi BRAND NEW DIRECT GULF VIEW Striking un- obstructed view across from the Gulf and beaches. 3BR/3BA, two-car garage. $1,200,000. a~i~a~i~"' j~i~:~l1.Ci~ .r~- ie: ;ft :-"i*: ~T~+~ i BAYFRONT R2 with deep water. 2,444 sf house, 2BR/2BA with large Florida room and guest house. New air conditioning, new tile floor, fresh paint. $1,350,000. "La Plage" Anna Maria's newest luxury Gulffront condos ... All Gulffront, security gates, enclosed ga- rages, pool/spa, high ceilings. 3BR/2.5BA, up to 4,200 sf. Starting at $1,475,000. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike V Norman Realty INC 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 3101 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH L www.mikenormanrealty.com vow THIS 2BR HOME is just steps from the beach and on the west side of Gulf Drive! Build up for views of the Gulf or just enjoy this income property as it is. On a large lot with room for a pool. $429,000. SPANISH MAIN: Beautifully maintained, updated villa. Pool, clubhouse, boat docks, putting green, in a very active boating community. One of the best buys on Longboat Key, 55-plus community. $295,000. CANALFRONT ON LONGBOAT KEY Canalfront home close to the beach! 3BR/2BA elevated home Longboat Key just two blocks from the beach. Wood and tile floors throughout. Walk out of your door and on to your boat-easy access to the bay and Gulf. Build up for bay views! Call today for your viewing appointment. $625,000. CALL TODAY! 1 (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com $19 Simply the Best PAGE 26 M JAN. 19, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER sf rC I Cn n 'i kM 4M T 7 0 COMPUTER REPAIR: Maintenance, upgrades, security, spyware removal, tutoring. Call Ron Lee, anytime day or night, seven days a week. (941) 962-7161. WILL CLEAN, COOK, run errands. Experienced. (941) 794-0494. I DON'T CUT corners, I clean corners. Affordable, dependable cleaning. Chamberlain Professional Cleaning, (941) 778-7770. References available. MATRIX PC: Onsite computer service and repair. Training, maintenance, virus and spyware protec- tion. Call John Baird, Matrix PC. (941) 708-6541. PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE: Kelly Ragan. Cus- tom portraits, weddings, beach photography. Infor- mation at Restless Natives, (941) 779-2624. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, inte- rior or exterior, landscapes and more. Information at Restless Natives, (941) 779-2624. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. g Mike Norman RealtyNme 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 '(941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax Kathy Caserta 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free S Realtor, GRI, CRS (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair ahd/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-. 7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! THERE'S A TREASURE HIDING ON - S ANNA MARIA ISLAND _ LET "IMFEL" FIND IT FOR YOU! 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BEAUTIFUL BRADENTON BEACH condo: Just re- modeled and furnished, 2BR/2BA, beach access, pool, tennis. Available February on. $1,075/week, $3,300/month. Also available long term. (941) 355- 4027. ANNUAL RENTAL, 2BR/2BA with Florida room, washer/dryer hookup, dishwasher, carport, close to beach, beautiful apartment. $975/month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. RENTALS AVAILABLE: Utilities included, unfur- nished. Efficiency, $690/month; 1BR/1BA, $735/ month; 2BR/1BA, $950/month. Call (941) 524-5205 between 9am-7pm. SEASONAL WATERFRONT, 1BR or 2BR like new! $1,800 and $2,900/month. Call (941) 779-9074 or (703) 587-4675. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, furnished 1 and 2BR condos. Cable, microwave, washer/dryer. Block to beach and shopping. From $1,800/month. (407) 846-8741. BEACH FRONT CONDO:. Heated pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts. Available for two week or monthly rental. (941) 794-8877 or 730-5393. 101 PALM: Luxury villas. 1BR and 2BR; $3,000- $4,000. T. 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VACATION RENTAL: Available March and April 2005.,Holmes Beach canalfront. 2BR/2BA. Fully furnished. Garage, laundry, dock, many extras. .$2,600,'month. Call (813) 286-9814. AVAILABLE 2005: Sunbow Bay 2BR/2BA, $2,500/ month;:canalfront 3BR/3BA, $4,000/month: Pepper- SEASONAL RENTAL available now. 2BR/2BA fur- nished home near water on Key Royale. Must see to appreciate. (941) 778-5192, (708) 738-2933. ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/1 BA waterfront condo, fur- nished, near Anna Maria City Pier. $1,200/month plus utilities. First, last and security. (941) 778-5192, (708) 738-2933. ANNUAL RENTAL: 1 BR/1 BA condo, Gulffront com- plex. Pools, ground level. $850/month. Marina Pointe Realty, (941) 779-0732. STEPS TO BEACH and bay. Furnished 1BR/1BA mobile home with patio and upgrades. 55-plus, Sandpiper Resort, Bradenton Beach, $1,150/month seasonally, or $695/month annually. First, last, se- curity. (941) 778-3051 or (775) 338-9492. WEEKLY AND MONTHLY Vacation rentals. Brand new Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA, $2,400/month; Coral Shores, 2BR/2BA with pool on canal, $2,500/month; San Remo, 1BR/1 BA, $1,050/month; Gulffront duplex, 3BR/2BA, $1,300/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1 BA, $700/week; enchanted cottage, 2BR/1BA, $850/week. Please call Cristin Curl at Wagner Realty. (941) 778- 2246. www.wagnerrealty.com NORTHWEST BRADENTON 3BR/2BA two-car garage home. Seasonal, available now, February- March, $2,500/month. Five minutes to Island beaches; Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. 3BR/2BA HOME one block to beach. Pool and hot tub, beautifully furnished and spacious, seasonal or six-month rental, $3000/month. Also, northwest Bradenton home, minutes to beaches, 2BR/2BA, pool, close to everything, available February, $2300/month. Call Deborah Thrasher, RE/MAX Ex- cellence. E-mail DebMThrash@aol.com (941) 518- 7738 or 383-9700. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3875. Web site 2spinnakers.com DIRECT GULFFRONT FOR Sale by owner, $1,490,000, Best opportunity in Holmes Beach 3BR/ 1BA bungalow, 1,328 sf. Concrete-pier foundation. Zoned R-4. Total lot size 50x100 feet. 3306 Fourth Ave., Holmes Beach: Contact Ken Ward, (813) 892-3690. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Westbay Point & Moorings hard-to-find ground-floor end unit. 2BR/2BA condo. Excellent condition. $379,900. Call (941) 756-4860. tree Lane 3BR/3BA, $3,000/$1,000; beachfront ANNA MARIA Ground-floor 2BR/1 BA with two-car 2BR/2BA $1,000/week; beachview duplex $2,400/ garage, 100 feet to beach. Bayview, large lot, fur- $800. Duncan Real Estate, 779-0304. nished. Concrete block. (941) 778-7703. -_ - _-- - HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. 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Professional Afirdalblel Insure Fee Esimates 224-1153 - PAGE 30 0 JAN. 19; 2005 0 THE ISLANDER IL A D E R C A SS I F E HOUSE DEALS ON, off, near the Islands. Northwest Bradenton, minutes to beach, heated pool, sauna, hot tub, $324,900; Ellenton, close-in country living, custom 3BR/2BA with two-car garage, 3/4-acre wooded lot, $329,900; Longboat Key, English cottage with unique artist loft, Abbaco architecture, 15-foot loft ceilings, two-car garage, hot tub, $650,000. Call Fred Flis, Real Estate Mart (941) 756-1090. 2BR/2BA-3BR/2BA DUPLEX: 2511 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. Gulf and bay views. 5,208 sf under roof. One block to beach. Appointment only. Call (941) 778-2953. 2BR/2BA CONDO: Great view. 3601 E. Bay Drive. Cove at Sandy Point. Furnished. $295,000. Call (941) 779-0448. EXCHANGE: BRADEN Riverfront. Contemporary, all new, 1717 sf home is offered in exchange for similar waterfront home or condo on the Island. (941) 778-4495. WATERFRONT HOMES and lots: bay lot, $639,000; one near tip lot, $459,000; three homes from $349,000, all seawalled, deep water, no bridges. Also, bayfront tip lot and direct bayfront top-floor penthouse flagship condo. (570) 943-2516. LOT IN CITY of Anna Maria. By owner. One block to Gulf beach. 52 by 145 sf. $399,000. Brokers pro- tected. (941) 739-1882. FOR SALE BY owner: Elevated custom built home west of Gulf Drive. 2-3BR/2BA. Excellent condition. $699,500. Call (941) 778-3203. BAYFRONT CONDO FOR sale: 2BR/2BA. Golf course, pool, beautiful sunsets. $290,000. Call (941) 722-4800. OWN YOUR OWN piece of the Island! 1BR/ 1BA, -new appliances, newly decorated. 55- plus. Sandpiper Mobile Resort, Bradenton Beach..(941) 779-1371. TO SETTLE ESTATE: 2BR/1 BA home with garage. 106 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Call (941) 504- 4199 to see. Being sold "as-is" with right to inspect. $469,000. RIVERVIEW LANDINGS: Northwest Bradenton's most desired neighborhood. 4BR/3BA, pool/spa, three-car garage, 5,300-sf under roof, renovated/ updated 2003. Spectacular executive home de- signed for entertaining. By owner, broker protected. $799,000. (941) 792-2247. Get your own copy of the"best news on Anna Maria Island." It's free! For FREE anywhere home or The islander on Anna business Maria Island delivery Since 1992 call 778-7978. Fabulous energy ef- ficient Key West- style duplex con- structed on 18-foot pilings. Private court- l yard entry includes a --' small heated pool. Each suite offers 3BR/2BA, yellow pine and Mexican tile floors, gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, central vacuum, high-speed internet wiring, one-car garage and fire alarm/ sprinkler system. Office loft in upper suite opens to sun deck with Gulf and bay views. $975,000. ANNUAL RENTALS AVAILABLE . SEASONAL RENTALS 2BR/1 BA condo, 2905 61st St., $1,800/month 2BR/2BA villa, 428 62nd St., $2,000/month 2BR/2BA duplex, 207 70th St., $2,500/month Marina Poi te Realty Co. 314 Pine Avenue Anna Maria (941) 779-0732 Toll Free (866) 779-0732 REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com " ..... i :'.i':k, ;F"~- A - DUPLEX 2BR/1BA and 2BR/2BA, screened porch and one-car garage each side. Asking $555,900. Please call Michel Cerene, Broker, 778-0777 or 545-- 9591 eves or Mike Carleton, 737-0915. i. NORTH END Unique 3BR/2BA home on north end of Anna Maria. Steps to white sandy beaches of Gulf/bay. Two wood burn- ing fireplaces. Master suite has Gulf view from screened porch. Oversized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs Ist Fl 2000 & 2nd Fl 2002. Ask- ing price $795,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. FOR SALE: WEST Bradenton hair-styling salon busi- ness. Owner needs to retire due to health reasons. Call. after 6pm, Monday through Friday. (941) 798-3754. ANNA MARIA, 3BR/2BA pool home. Sailboat wa- ter, canal, seawall, dock. Broker/owner. $699;000. (941) 383-3840. PALMA SOLA AREA: Lovely Pine Bay Forest condo. 2BR/2BA, 1,300 sf, cathedral ceilings, -car- pet, tile, lanai, garden. $199,900. (941) 795-5703. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $249,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. LONGBOAT KEY MOBILE home, 55-plus resident- owned park. 2BR/1BA, immaculate with -many amenities, fully furnished. Great location. $184.900. Call owner, (941) 387-1291. SPECIAL OFFER: $320,000 for a home on a private island in Sarasota Bay. Everything new in this profes- sionally styled 2BR'2BA unit. You can have it all, luxury, privacy, 24-hour security and ad beautiful waterview. Perfect home for the discerning! Call Vic- tor Rosenfeld, owner-Realtor, (941) 920-1693. : Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 I ci reen REAL ESTATE SOF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com - .J, $112,900. 1,2,3,4br units available now. Close to beaches & shopping. Limited introductory pricing! Call John Luchkowec A-i or Pat Bates tat -877-469'-4753 ION7AL REALEsTATE INC. or 941-350-4326 Gayle Simson Schulz... Brok, Associate has these fabulous seasonal and ik vocation properties available for ,1 rent: Holmes Beach 28R/2BA Martinique Condo, Gulffront, heated pool, S3,300. 3BR/2BA Key Royal Canal Home, S3,000. 2BR/2BA Gulf Sands Condo, Gulffront, heated pool, $3,000. 2BR/2BA Ground-level duplex with heated pool, steps to the beach, $2,800. 2BR/2BA Ground-level house, close to the beach, $2,500. Bradenton 2BR/2BA Ironwood Condo with pool, tennis, on golf course. $1,900. Cortez 2BR/2BA Condo, close to Bradenton Beach, $1,500. Bradenton Annuals 3BR/2BA Condo in Pebble Springs, pool. $950/month plus utilities. 2BR/2BA House in NW Bradenton, large fenced yard. $1,000/month plus utilities. Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www.j imandersonrealty.com email : jimsrealtyco@aol.com smith] I I I a I a L I I THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 19, 2005 0 PAGE 31 L A N WVE R UC AIW I E? DS I F FLORIDA CLSSFIDSCotiue MOUNT VERNON Condo. 2BR/2BA waterfront on canal with beautiful views front and back. $265,000. (941) 795-0413. WATERWAY CONDO 2BR/2BA waterfront, fur- nished, totally remodeled, gorgeous views, boat docks, minutes to beaches, shopping, $349,900. Bayfront duplex 3BR/3BA, 1BR/1BA with lot across street on Sarasota Bay with boat docks, breathtaking views, lots of poten- tial, $959,900. Triplex, steps to beach, 3BR/ 1BA, 2BR/1BA, 1BR/1BA, tile and wood floors, new air conditioner, decks, stairs, super rental or second home, close to everything, $589,000. Call Deborah Thrasher, RE/MAX Ex- cellence. E-mail DebMThrash@aol.com (941) 518-7738 or 383-9700. PRE-CONSTRUCTION HOME located on northend of Anna Maria Island. This home will have luxury amenities throughout. Steps to beach with Gulf views. (850) 324-1811 or (941) 778-9194. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must seethe beautiful peaceful mountains of west- ern North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage, Invest- ments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure, (800) 841-5868. ASHEVILLE, N.C. AREA. Spectacular mountain view and river lots. Paved roads, clubhouse, more. New release! Possible $5,000 discount! Bear River Community. Call (866) 411-5263. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. Where there is cool mountain air, views, stream, homes, cabins, acreage. Call for free brochure of mountain property sales. (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. MOUNTAIN GOLF HOMESITES! Prestigious com- munity weaving throughout Dye-designed 18-hole championship course in breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. Call for package, (866) 334-3253, ext. 759. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place clas- sified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org, where you can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. Recently completed and sold by Quality Builders at 306 56th St., Holmes Beach. Quali ;'J-i'-.-:,..... .a^ ^** ^ ^ ^^ . . www3.wvvI-mitm uirne omg, _ _ - At /^ 1 3224 East Bay Dri (/ e. Holmes Beach REAI ESTATE COMPANY (941) 778-0700 OVER $900/WEEK INCOME. .Spectacular W. Bradenton S Lakefront home, 4BR/3BA with two master suites. Heated pool, turnkey furnished. $375,500. ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT .. 2BR/1BA condo with boat B . slip. Totally renovated. Everything brand new. $395,000. Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. No wonder in 34 (941) 545-0206 years of Internationa Wayne Harris, P.A Real Estate, I have ive (941) 713-4134 never had a property Swww.not sell! www.AussieGeoff.com. SHELL POINT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE. 3BR/2BA ground level, near pool, covered park- carpel and w.'ood laminate throughout. ing. putting green, tennis courts and large garage and beautiful landscaping. heated pool. Being sold as-is with r;ght All in a fabulous location close to every- to inspect $319,000 MLS# 502484. thing. $550,000 MLS# 502356 GULFFRONT END UNIT 3BR/2BA luxu- rious furnished condo Features include. wv.ood cabinets 9 5 loot '.aulled ceilings and granite countertops in kitchen and batlh $1 705 000 MLS# 105179 PERICO BAY CLUB : ..:. I.:.- h nm a. .... plF j l.h .a..-D..:e...l : r. .:' -ar ira e U :I .. u:. .b :.n t, :r- 1 : .:." rr, .j l ; . l y- .. .. "-5 TU NI N G VI E SM a T p ; a, and EXQUISITE PRIVATE RESIDENCES are brand new 3BR/2.5BA unis with partial v.iev.s o ihe. Gulf. Completion earl,' 2005 Prices from $1 200000 to $1 740 000 -" I': - ... .* . I " STUNNING VIEWS .:.f Tampa Ba, and Surishirie Sk, ...a, Bridje Build ',our dreanm h..rie cirid eri;:,', Ithe panoramic blu-.green .. ater. i.... :i1... 95-iI0 I.FLSt 51li31 PERICO BAY CLUB: Beautiful gated com- FABULOUS UNIT in West Wind Shores, munity, minutes to the Gulf beaches, redone complex on beach. 2BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished with vaulted heated pool, master suite very spacious, ceilings Enloy the screened lanai with and it s beautiful. Don t miss this, it won't pond views $269,900 MLS# 503097 last. $695,000 MLS# 502406. BRADENTON BEACH CLUB: 2BR/2BA condo wilh eal-in kitchen walk-in clos- elt central heal and air Currently un der corstructlon $599.000 MLS" 105751 4'441 .... "'"' .'4 LARGE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY on Anna Maria Island Business anrd equip meril al; available to buer for $75 ".I:)i $1 9510C 0-0 0MLS9 502'55J CUTE FURNISHED DUPLEX dose to the beach Just steps to the island's beautiful north end and Bean Point Each side has 2BRI1 BA, plus uLlitvy and storage room .-ith v.asher and dr,er $749 000. MLS# 503745 Richard Fieeman Aian aUieno Jon Kern Wd. iA Ith I Tom Ne --m p " John an Zanlji I. .II... Lj.h~l1,44 WHY RENT .. hen ',ou can BUY?" Unusual and popular Caribbean theme beacfrc.rni re .lauranl lbu;ines. and real c-.at- in gr3at loc:anion Sell-r firar.ingr a ailable $1 5", 00 t.\L3# 5I:'i?593 _ "-. i. 4 '- I [sLI Franh Dauis Liz Blaniford m ....... ,!~ FL Doug Bah)lh .2' 4 '. a- I j 0.,t- Fifirui --- 5kr-- ~~~~~~-L-~~~~~~~_~JBL-~llli~_i;_r~_____ PAGE 32 E JAN. 19, 2005 M THE ISLANDER -- 04 *I */ * Q0 0 -* I pv v v w "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" - e - - - Wai to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "bes news!" 'll 941 77 8 a charge it to Visa or MserCard 197t^ W~AGNERI/ REAL 4GNE^ e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com web site; www.wagnerrealty.com Y 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 SPECTACULAR RENOVATION Located on a ANA M A AND CB B y SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT 3BR/3BA ANNA MARIA ISLAND HOME Open and canal with partial bay views, this designed ANNA MARIA ISAND CLUB Beautifully with two-car garage, exudes elegance and bright, over 2,800 sf, spacious with cathedral home will feature 4BR/4.5BA. A grand foyer is decorated 2BR/2BA beachfront condo. Watch charm. Dazzling Intracoastal views. Tropical ceiling, gas range, fireplace for both the living one of many amenities. Call agent for details. the sunsets and dolphins and listen to the setting, pool, gourmet kit, 10,000 lb. boat lift room and bedroom, large loft. Turnkey, war- Karen Day. 778-2246. #503717. $1,500,000. waves. Owner/agent. Frank Basile. 778-2246. and no bridges to open water. Betty Arnold. ranty. Becky Smith or Elfi Starrett. 778-2246. #501854. $949,000. 761-3100. #501191. $779,900. #103828. $729,900. ISLAND FOURPLEX Investment opportunity on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. Across the street from the spectacular Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy rental income. Laurie Dellatorre. 778- 2246. #503697. $649,000. GULFFRONT Fully furnished 2BR/1BA condo with fabulous gulf views. In quiet area of .Holmes Beach. Unit renovated with new kitchen, appliances, tile floors and air condi- tioning. Dave Moynihan. (941) 778-2246. #504033. $637,500. ANNA MARIA CONDO Partial Gulf and bay views. Great opportunity for owner/investor, turnkey, furnished, rentals already scheduled. Approximately 1,300 sf, 2BR/2BA. Laurie Dellatorre, 778-2246. #502656. $459,900. HOLMES BEACH COTTAGE 3BR/2BA like new throughout, new wood cabinets and gas range. Has room for pool. Very near Gulf beach. Harold Small. 778-2246. #104972. $449,000. ... .... ... .. i--,: '- : ...... -, ;'t: :,,r. -, ,, ,:.: -" -' '' '?- :,- ..- .V :- ''- ,- ": """ "# .. '- '*" '' ". ..." -- & -, ,.,, L ,, ..'i.. -:.;,; : -L ,, '-,'~L ':. 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