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Skimming the news ... Sp rbhoirl football con test in this issue, page 21. TlAnna Maria The Islander .J.'17 N I ij i. I 1av 22 "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 13 Feb. 2, 2005 FREE Project costs rising while city stalls By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter If the City of Anna Maria ever intends to imple- ment its long-awaited and long-planned capital im- provements project list through either a bond. line of credit, other borrowing methods, or even a storm after utility\ fee, it better act soon to save taxpayers' money. The city's capital improvements advisory commit- tee learned at its Jan. 26 meeting that the estimated total cost for the 19 projects on the committee's priority list have risen 10 percent since the list was first formed in 2003. The combined cost in 2003 was $2.2 million, but Tom Wilcox of Baskerville-Donovan Inc.. the citY's engineering firm. told the committee that construction costs have gone up 10 percent since then, and the ne\\ Dirt flies finally at Anna Maria school S By Diana Bogan I.- land ilReporter The dirt finally started fl\in at Anna Nlaria El- Sementary School as students, staff, neighbors and dis- trict representative\ es.celebrated the official start ofcon- strction at the Island campus. Oer the past few months, construction crews have been actiiel depositing fill, laying the grid work and support footers and putting up concrete block for the 'new two-story building. But, Tuesday. Jan. 25, was the official ground- breaking ceremony for the Island school. The ceremony was well attended not only b\ the AME community but also Holmies Beach City Com- missioners Don Maloney.and Sandy Haas-Martens. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson and Holmes PLEASE SEE GROUNDBREAKING. PAGE 2 figure is clhosei to $2.45 million. And that does not in- clude an estimated 6 to 10 percent for engineering in- spection ser ices, he said. CIAC member Bill Sno%\ complained that the city commission continues to stall on funding an\ of the projects. "We tried to get them to borrow la \ ear when the increase was just 3.5 percent. but the\ didn't listen. No\\. costs are up 10 percent. Boy, the city sure sat ed some money by not doing an thing." he said \ ith sar- casm. The total cost estimates include all road repairs, including those not associated ~iith drainage, said \\'lco\ The estimates for drainage \\ork have risen from $929.0( i to $ 1.02 million. Resident Chris Collins. who along with Commis- sioner Dale Woodland is preparing a storm\\ater util- ity fee plan for the commission to consider implement- ing. attended the meeting to get an idea of how much money\ is needed "Ifi ou can decide on some projects, Iwill go to the commission \\ith this and ask them to borrow money" against re enues generated by the stormwater utility fee, he said. But the commission has consistently maintained it will onlf fund projects based on a single year's fee rev- enues, plus any nionhe available in the general budget fund. The CIAC wouldd like all projects completed in a three-year period b\ borrow ing the moneN against future revenues. During the past two years, the com- PLEASE SEE COSTS, PAGE 3 Singing Valentine surprise barbers The "Forgetful Four" barbershop quartet dropped by thc Holmeis Bieach Bariber Siop this week to ,proniit their "'Singing \ alenitine i" off. Ir andl .L ,itL'Irdedltt par: ""with "Heart ofMy Heart." As members ,j'the Gulfcoast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus, the local barbershop singers and other quartets are offering to deliver two songs and a box of chocolates for $40 on Feb. 12 or Feb. 14. Singing here are baritone Tom Lennon, bass Harvey Baird, lead Charley Caniff and tenor Will Little. Barber Don Madden, left, and Larry Michalski carry out their work in the foreground. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy ~,~3C~gE_~,~-~~I,~l~s's~ -ls I ,I lr"3~~L I ~-~ I-----, rr I II r - PAGE 2 FEB. 2, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Groundbreaking held at school CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Beach Community Resource Officer Pete Lannon. School board members attending the ceremony included Barbara Harvey, Larry Simmons, Frank Brunner and Harry Kinnan. Also present was former AME Principal Tim Kolbe and his family, and Mana- tee County School Superintendent Roger Dearing was the keynote speaker. Prior to breaking ground, there was an hour-long presentation in the auditorium that.included comments by AME Principal Kathy Hayes. Dearing, Brunner, Kinnan and parent representatives Suki Janisch and Lynda Hicks. The highlight of the presentation in- cluded an opening ceremony featuring fourth-grader Lindsey Bell singing the "Star-Spangled Banner" and sisters Holly and Trina Rizzo singing the duet "Defy- ing Gravity." Students also performed several songs as a group and recited the student pledge, which was written by AME's fifth-grade student leadership.team. Hayes told the audience that the "journey" [to the -new school] has made people examine their attitude towards change. "We want to be on the cutting edge yet stand firm and embrace our legacy and tradition," she said. She said the community is vital to AME and this was a welcome day as the community celebrates a new vision for AME. "It's a long-awaited day," Hayes said. Dearing also gave kudos to the tight-knit Island community, acknowledging that a stronger sense of community at AME makes it a real neighborhood school. He thanked the community for working with the school board to make this day happen. Speaking on behalf of School Board Chairman Walter Miller, who was unable to attend, Frank Brunner addressed the packed auditorium. Brunner said since the last time he addressed the community two summers ago, we have all "grown a little and tightened our belts." "The commitment from the school board to the community has been there a long time," he said, "and Breaking ground Representatives digging in at the school groundbreaking include AME Principal Kathy Hayes, school board member and former AME Principal Larry Simmons, Superintendent Roger Dearing, AME parent and construction team member Michael Pierce, school board member Frank Brunner, school board member Harry Kinnan, AME School Advisory Committee member Don Schroder, school board member Barbara Harvey, Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, Holmes Beach Commissioner Sandy Haas-Martens, and parent/construction team member Suki Janisch. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan I'm confident as people drive by AME they will say what a wonderful school it is." "No community deserves a new school more than this one," added Kinnan. "No other community has more diligently and passionately waited." Parent-Teacher Organization President Lynda Hicks said she is often asked if the wait has been worth it. "It will be when we walk through the door and see our kids learning in a healthy, loving atmosphere," she replied. Following the presentations, the officials present ceremoniously broke ground behind the existing school on the site where the new facility will stand. The construction team will be meeting soon to discuss renovations to the auditorium and an exist- ing classroom. Hayes said she is advocating that the auditorium and classroom building be linked by an enclosed corridor. Since the classrooms will be reno- vated to house the art and music rooms, an enclosure would make it easier to transport props, scenery and costumes without being affected by the weather. Hayes also said the anticipated opening for the new school has been pushed back from October to December 2005. She said this would actually make the transition into the new building less disruptive to students because teachers could move in over the winter break. Curious kids Youngster from Anna Maria Elementary School couldn't help but take a closer look at the shovels and hard hats needed to set things in motion for a new building on the Island campus. Wine and Dine with Brian Smith ... 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." .-r Reserve now! And for Valentine's Day dinner, too. BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 SARAA Island Shopping Center MNANATEE 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach ORIGINALS 9 778 PROUD MEMBER 941 7785320 TelItAl. 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Bradenton (North of Autoway Ford and next door to new Family Dollar) Fast Delivery MC, Visa & Discover Financing Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9-B:30 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 10-4 755-9394 747-2959 "~~" a.. ~J ~p i;rY 53- -- i~-.~ THE ISLANDER M FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 3 Water taxi concept clear sailing continues By Paul Roat The concept of a water taxi has again reached clear seas in the Manatee-Sarasota County area, with the only rough water being financial in nature. A group of more than 40 officials and citizens met Monday to hear a report by a consultant retained to assess the feasibility of a waterborne mode of transpor- : station in the region. Whit Blanton, with the Renaissance Group of Or- lando, said research on the proposal indicates the ini- tial target group of users for the service would be tour- ists and visitors. Commuters would probably use the vessels as an alternative mode of transportation in later years, he said. He described several possible "terminals' where the boats could pick up and drop off passengers, among them Bradenton Beach's Bridge Street area, the Bradenton and Palmetto riverfronts, downtown Sarasota, City Island near Mote Marine Laboratory, Siesta Key, and the Venice-Nokomis area. Blanton said possible routes would be between Palmetto and Bradenton on.the Manatee River, from Cortez to sites on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, downtown Sarasota to Mote, Venice Airportito the train depot to Nokomis Beach, and the Sarasota- Bradenton International Airport to Longboat Key. He estimated the vessels could cost anywhere from $ 150,000 for an electric-potered boat that could seat 25 people to upwards of $2.5 million for a super-fast catamaran capable of accommodating 150 passengers. Annual maintenance and payroll costs were pegged at $2 million, Blanton estimated. Fares of between $2 and $5 were anticipated to help defray costs, and Blanton indicated a hist of fund- ing options are possible to handle initial capital:outlays and ongoing maintenance and insurance -- federal or state grants, local funding. and e\en public-private partnerships with local businesses. Operation of the vesselss could also be leased to private companies as well, he said. , Governmental assistance could also be used through retaining docking space or maintenance yards, Blanton said., The keys to success, he concluded, were dedicated docking space and maintenance, having the terminals or hubs contain what Blanton called a "rich. mix of de- velopment with excellent pedestrian connections," an aggressive marketing and promotion program, and re- liable service and dependable travel times with a low fare. Blanton and colleagues held several "focus groups" among participants to further refine the water- taxi' concept. A draft feasibility report will be produced by mid-February, with a final report scheduled togo to the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organi- zation by March.i MPO Chair Nora Paiterion, also a member of the Sarasbta Counti Commission, \\ as enthusiastic about the proposal. "If tourism is the primary market," she said, "then its efforts must be to bring the tourists from where Berm me up, Scotty Construction of the berm on the Anna Maria shoreline between 755 and 761 North Shore Drive began last week as crews from the Huffinan Trucking Co. of Bradenton began dumping material for the berm: The berm is being funded through an emergency Federal Emergency Management Agency program. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Costs for construction soaring CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mission has declined to approve borrowing funds for Capital improvement projects. SCIAC chairman Larry Albert noted that under the "no borrowing" guidelines from the commission, only About $400,000 worth of drainage projects can be done Annually, assuming the stormwater fee is passed. S Public Works Director George McKay noted that S$400,000 was only for drainage. Road improvements Sand upgrades would "lag behind" those projects, he observed. Snow suggested that the commission consider us- ing the stormwater fee for road repairs, but Wilcox said the fee can only be used for road repairs or restoration associated with drainage work. Collins said he would take the revised list and stormwater fee projections to the commission for con- sideration. The current Top 10 CIAC prioritylist for road and drainage projects, with the cost estimate in parenthesis, is: 1. Crescent Drive from Palm Avenue to Pine Av- enue ($129,000). 2. South Drive from South Bay Boulevard to the .end ($122,000). 3. Pine Ave. from North Bay Boulevard to the Gulf ($35,500). 4. Spring Avenue from South Bay Boulevard to the Gulf ($242,800). 5. Bayview Place from South Bay Boulevard to the end ($76,300). 6. Loquat Drive from South Bay Boulevard to the end ($89,000). 7. Crescent Drive from.Pine Avenue to North Bay Boulevard ($147,700). 8. Willow Avenue from the city park to the north- east end ($135,200) 9. Poinsettia Road from North Bay Boulevard to Jacaranda ($173,500). 10. Gulf Drive from the city limit to Pine Avenue ($138,500). they're going to the attractions they want to go to." MPO member-and Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash, a proponent of the idea for several years, predicted that the water taxis "should be just as much of a success as the trolleys on Anna Maria Island."' Similar projects have been done for Pinellas County, Miami-Dade C6unty, Ft. Lauderdale and Jack- sonville . "Ft. Lauderdale began as a tourism program, then the government stepped in and expanded it for com- muters," Blanton said. "In Jacksonville, officials had proposed a new bridge across the river, but realized the cost was prohibitive. Officials got an old ferry and re- furbished it, and eliminated a 25-mile car trip with a three-mile ferry trip. It has become a very effective commuter service." CART meeting tonight The Coalition Against Runaway Taxation citizens group formed to fight rising property values and taxes on Anna Maria Island meets at 7 p.m. tonight at the Holmes Beach City Hall. CART president Don Schroder said he and other CART officials will discuss an upcoming meeting with officials from tihe county administrator's office to pe- pare adiaft tax relief plan for Islaiid businesses that will be on a future county commission agenda. Schroder said CART addressed the commission Jan. 25 seeking approval to be on the Feb. 8 agenda, but the group was told to first prepare a draft document in conjunction with the administrator's office to present at an upcoming commission meeting. "This is a giant step forward in our efforts to ob- tain real property tax relief for the Island tourist busi- ness community," he said. Schroder noted that county commissioners were unanimous in passing a motion to place CART on an upcoming agenda. "We should be on the [county] agenda within 30 days," said Schroder, "certainly by mid-Nlarch." The publicist irvi'tf d to attend-tonight's meeting. Anna Maria City Feb. 7, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Feb. 8, 6 p.m., ad hoc committee on comprehensive plan meeting. Feb. 9, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Feb. 10, 7 p.m., city commission workshop. Anna Maria City Hall; 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Feb. 3,7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Pub- lic comment, ordinance re: small scale plan amendment regarding 1400 block Gulf Drive land-use change, dis- cussion regarding pier concession, re-appointment of Ernest Clay to comp plan committee, appointments to code enforcement board, approval of major develop- ment applications for 102 Second St. S. and 105 12th St. S., approval of architectural services for city pier, approval of invoices for land use planning and GIS mapping services, trolley shelter plan revision, code enforcement issues, consent agenda, commission re- ports and calendar scheduling. Feb. 9, 6 p.m., board of adjustment meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes BeaFch-, Feb. 2, 5 p.m., parks, beautification committee meet- ing. Feb. 8, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. Feb. 9, 7 p.m., parks and beautification committee forum. Feb. 10, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Feb. 15, 9 a.m., Manatee County Commission work session on charter, County Administration Center, Bradenton. PAGE 4 M FEB. 2, 2005 THE ISLANDER Parking ordinance, not plan, approved in Anna Maria By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter One issue guaranteed to draw a divided crowd to an Anna Maria city commission is parking. The prob- lem of where to park has only been ongoing in the city for the past 80 years without resolution. Despite assurances from Commission Chairperson John Quam at its Jan. 27 meeting that the commission was only passing an ordinance that "legalizes"' existing parking, no parking, stop signs and speed limits, a ca- pacity crowd attended the meeting to voice objections to the ordinance. "This is not a parking plan," Quam said. That comes later. This ordinance "only legalizes what is al- ready in place," he added. "There is no new parking plan," he re-emphasized. Without the ordinance, parking tickets could be easily challenged in' court, and Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies in Anna Maria have said pre- viously they wouldn't issue tickets without.an accom- panying ordinance. An emergency ordinance passed in December to legalize no parking zones, parking tick- ets and other road violations expires in mid-February. But Commissioner Carol Ann Magill was opposed because the ordinance is "unfair." Some residents, she claimed, got "no parking" signs from previous admin- istratiohs and simply placed them in front of their prop- erty without any accompanying ordinance. "I believe in fairness. Those no parking locations should not be-part of this ordinance and I'm not going to support this," she said. SGreat idea, Quam-had said previously, except the city doesn't know which locations were approved by the city commission. And no residents are stepping forward to say they got "no parking" signs in front of their property illegally. Quam and Commissioner Duke Miller noted dryly that the current commission has tried without success the. past three years to adopt a parking plan agreeable to all factions of the issue.. "We have to, do something tonight," pleaded Miller. The parking issue "hasn't changed in the past 50 years. There is no 'win-win' situation. It.doesn't exist. I've had more letters and phone calls on this is- S i -li ii 't s -, Say it ain't so, Joe Manatee County Commissioner Joe AcClan s~ explained the proposed Manatee County charter to skeptical Anna Maria city commissioners ai their Jan. 27 meeting. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin sue than any other and that tells me we need to follow up \% ith a plan. Even though this [ordinance] has ineq- uities, we need to pass this now and address those in the very near future." Commissioners Dale Woodland and Linda Cramer agreed with Quam and Miller, but some members of the public were outraged and demanded no parking signs for their streets if other locations were going to be in the ordinance. "This is.a plan by default," said Bill Cunninghan of Fern Street. "It will lock in inequities permanently with only a slim hope a future commission will resolve it. A few of us are left to carry the [parking] burden and the only issue left is to take it to court. I don't know the law, but I know right and wrong. This policy is unfair." Commissioners agreed to reconsider the current parking arrangement in the city in yet another parking plan, but passed the ordinance in a 4-1 vote. The first parking committee established by the city Charter debate sparks feud between cities, county, others By Paul Roat What is historically the best way to bond Island- ers together? Give 'em a common enemy. To bond all the cities in Manatee County to- gether? Maybe a bigger common enemy. So, for the first few months of 2005, is that en- emy the Manatee County Commission? Maybe. After last week's three-hour-long discussion by 40-plus elected officials from all governmental en- tities in the'county regarding changing the form of, government in Manatee County, the apparent con- sensus was: Leave us alone. Keep everything as is. No change. Go away. Now. In an often contentious session, elected officials from all six municipalities, five county constitu- tional officers, some school board members and the county commission discussed changing the county's current form of government to that of a charter county. Probably the greatest change in management un- der the proposed charter is the establishment of a "Countywide Uniform Land Use Plan," that would be administered :by a Manatee County Planning Council which would consist of all seven members of the county commission, a school board represen- tative and a member from each of the six cities. The MCPC would have the authority to deter- mine land-use decisions throughout the county, in- cluding property within the cities, including density of development, intensity, height and annexation ability. And it's that land-use authority within munici- palities that has caused the rift between the county commission and almost everyone else who holds elected office in Manatee County. Municipal leaders have blasted the proposal, stating it will remove home rule from their cities. Longboat Key town commissionersthrough a con- sensus have objected to any charter proposal, and other city leaders have also voiced their objections to the plan. Palmetto Mayor Larry Bustle said the charter proposal "puts haste before due process. We cannot have an educated electorate in a few months on this issue. I think \tou are rushing to throw out something we have had and have something new. It's clear-to me that the battle lines have already been drawn, and I don't want that." At the meeting, Bustle, Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston and some officials from other cities and as well as some county commissioners, lobbied for im- provements to the Accord, a 3-year-old non-binding planning document that was agreed to by all cities, the school board and the county. However, as Bradenton City Councilman James Goldman said, a principal tenet of the Accord was the passage of a sales-tax increase, a proposal that Manatee County Area Transit director Ralf Hesseler said his department is currently in negotia- tionsto purchase up to four new trolleys to replace the current trolleys that operate the Island trolley route. Hesseler said the county is trying to "piggy- back" on a California contract with Trolley Enter- prises of Deerfield Beach. The new trolleys will definitely be a lot quieter than the existing ones, Hesseler promised, but be- fore any purchase is approved, MCAT will hold a series of public meetings on Anna Maria Island in the very near future for input on what residents .was rejected by voters. Without that revenue, he ar- gued, the Accord was void. Others, including County Commissioner Pat Glass, argued for the Accord to become a binding planning document that could address height, den- - sity and annexation issues throughout the county. Poston even suggested that all elected officials back away from the charter and the Accord alto- gether and allow planning staffs from all agencies to meet and work together on a plan to control growth in Manatee County. We need an interlocal planning team, Poston said. "Bring the city and county planning staffs to- gether and look at the county and density and height and urban sprawl and schools and the urban overlay district. I'd like to put the politics out of the equa- tion and let the planners make a first run at this." That "first run" will be discussed by the county commission Feb. 15 in a work session, the first time the board will meet to discuss the draft charter since it was first presented to the community last December. would like for the proposed trolleys. If all the paperwork goes according to schedule and the county commission approves the purchase, the new trolleys could be in service by the end of 2005, he said. While the trolleys have reduced the amount of vehicular traffic on Island roads, particularly during the winter tourist season, Islanders have long com- plained about the noise generated by the current die- sel engines used by the trolleys. The estimated cost of each new trolley is about $175,000, Hesseler noted. Kinder, quieter trolleys planned for Island commission to resolve the issue was formed in 1977. Belle Haven The commission decided by a 3-2 margin to give the BelleHlaven Cottage to the Anna Maria Island His- torical Society. Mayor SueLynn said the city gains an advantage without the cottage because it won't count against the city's flood insurance rating and will not need to be insured by the city. Magill and Woodland were opposed to the city giving away any property and voted against the mea- sure. County charter The commission heard a presentation from Mana- tee County Commissioners Joe McClash and Jane von Hahmann on the proposed county charier, but were un- impressed with the arguments in favor of such a bold step. It's a good idea if it were restricted just to land development issues, said Miller, but he's concerned that a future county commission could gain control over the cities. But it's obvious that the commission intends to bring the proposal to a countywide vote and it will most likely pass. "We have 5 percent of the population and pay 20 percent of the taxes," Miller said of the Island and Longboat Key. "We are just a squeak in the wind" compared to the entire population of unincorporated Manatee County, estimated at approximately 240,000 people. "Once it's on the ballot, we are going to lose," he claimed. McClash promised a new draft charter in mid-Feb- ruary for further review by the cities. Pile driving ban ordinance Commissioners deferred the first reading of an or- dinance banning the use of pile drivers for construction to the Felruary worksession because of some legal concerns raised by City Attorney Jim Dye. THE ISLANDER U FEB. 2, 2005 U PAGE 5 Court orders parking spaces to Tidemark; Southstar fights back By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The embattled Tidemark hotel and condominium project in Holmes Beach moved a step closer to real- ity last week, at least for a few days. Federal bankruptcy Judge Alex Paskay signed an order Jan. 25 compelling Southstar LLC of Coral Gables to give Tidemark a lease of 20 parking spaces that it holds with Wachovia branch bank in Holmes Beach. At the same time, Paskay ordered Tidemark and its new partner, Reliance Property Group, to pay Southstar $160,000 for.administrative and lease assignment fees. The judge also required RPG to provide financial in- formation to Wachovia after the lease is delivered to Tidemark/RPG. But Southstar has refused to quietly accept Paskay's ruling. Attorneys for the company filed a motion Jan. 28 for a rehearing, claiming the company was owed more than the $160,000 and it was entitled to further compensation. Paskay will have to first rule on whether or not to accept the Southstar motion before setting a new court date. If Paskay declines to order a new hearing, Southstar could pursue the issue in a federal court. Southstar had attempted to partner with Tidemark last year in a financial deal to bring Tidemark out of bankruptcy, but Tidemark managing partner Nick Easterling eventually rejected Southstar's offer in fa- vor of RPG. During the Southstar alliance, that company had obtained a lease from Wachovia of the 20 parking spaces for Tidemark for its site plan. In October 2004, Paskay ordered that lease turned over to Tidemark, but Southstar refused, claiming it was owed compensation by Easterling and RPG. Easterling saidthe project is now moving forward and he expects to develop the marina first before con- struction of the condominiums begin. However, he added that di -cus.ion_, on the sale of the condo units are under way and those could be offered for pre-sale by the middle of the year, if not sooner. The 40-unit Tidemark hotel/condominium/marina project was approved by the Holmes Beach City Commis- sion in August 2001, but ran into financial difficulties. Anna Maria's EEEC is 'Citizen.of the Year' Members of Anna Maria's Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee were honored collectively as the Anna Maria Citizen of the Year prior to the city commission meeting Jan. 27. EEEC members are, from left, Chairperson Tim Eiseler, Jamie Walstead, Diane Canniff, Robin Wall, Vice chair Cindi Mansour and Cindy Miller. Absent from photo is Karen DiCostanzo. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Holmes Beach court case started yesterday Oral arguments in the long-awaited court case of Holmes Beach property owners Ruth McLean and Barbara Coloney against Holmes Beach and its board of adjustment were scheduled to begin yesterday af- temoon, Feb. 1, in the Manatee County Circuit Court. 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As the Island turns, the soap opera of events and people on Anna Maria Island, is buzzing still or is that reeling? over escalating real estate prices and the Island's ever-changing landscape. Recently an Anna Maria city commissioner expressed concern over the large homes being built in that city so large they take up two lots. But back in the "early days" of the 1970s, when homes were being built on the Island faster. than cars in Detroit, many northerners purchased two "too small" lots and plunked the house in the middle. They were looking for more-outdoor "space." Those "doubles" are being "scarfed up" by "prospec- tors," who build two units where there was once one. In some cases, two three-story replacement units "joined" by the foundation replace a '70s duplex. Most of those units are "condo-ized" (is that a word?) and sold separately. In Holmes Beach, the sale of "half. a duplex was eliminated after the debacle know\ n as Seaside Gardens proved two owners of one duplex to be undesirable. But once they've gone condo, the rule is apparently put the window. Contiguous lot is a thing of the past, erased by time and demolition equipment. And so it goes, and e\en though most elected offi- cials vow to neler increase density, give away public land, sell city property or change zoning, it's almost as common as apple pie. It's apparently all part of progress. And with that, suddenly, the Island is "supersizing." Put yourself in these shoes Socked with super-huge costs and potential fines due to a.complaint regarding noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilites Act, Ed Chiles has found solution for his ADA issues at his Sandbar restaurant, resolve a 10-year-old alley encroachment problem, and fix his parking lot drainage problems along with the city's drainage crisis on the streets and alleyways sur- rounding the Sandbar. His proposal amounts to a win-win-win for the city, surrounding residents and businesses and for the Sandbar. The Sandbar plan for brick paths and "village-style" lighting should be a template for the city to follow in the Gulf Drive-Pine Avenue area rather than a bone of conten- tion. It's time to move forward and consider the Sandbar like any other neighbor in need of some regard for their future. The alleyway swap and the proposed improvements at the Sandbar are part of progress for the landmark busi- ness and there is no acceptable alternative. No status quo, no condos, no million-dollar homes. The Islander FEB. 2,,2005 Vol.. 13, No. 13 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick 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@islander.org) 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 By Egan 0 ini1on Control the budgets This is an open letter to elected officials: During one of the recent tax relief meetings, an elected official voiced surprise when someone com- mented on the increased budget. My inference to the elected official's comment: Hey, if you do not show up at our budget hearings, you have no gripe. OK, today I am paying my property taxes and I have a comment. Our last few annual property assessments have provided a windfall in tax revenues and, I expect, provided far greater monies than anticipated. Our elected officials, recognizing this windfall, could and should have decided not to increase their budgets, a saving to me of over $600 in 2003 and over $600 in 2004. Those dollars translate, in just those two years, a cost to me of $600 times three, or $1,800. Let me suggest a few possibilities: Voters on three occasions have voted "no increase" for our firefighters. From my perspective, the firefighters' request to provide extra services was valid. Is it just possible that the voters just took out their tax frustration on the firefighters? Shout- ing loudly "No" to any increase in taxes? If my reasoning is sound, our elected officials are indirectly responsible for the pending scale-back of future firefighting services.. I sense that there are fewer tourists than normal on the Island, resulting in lower occupancy rates and no lines at our restaurants. Is it just possible that the rents we are and I am asking have reached a point that our prospective ten- ants are balking and going elsewhere? Is it possible that my higher rent is tied to the in- creased taxes? You bet it is. My taxes have risen an an- nual average rate of 22 percent for the last two years. So .in order to survive I have raised my rent by 5 percent. In order to help this situation, my elected officials raised my costs by $1,800. This is up and above the prop- erty assessment increased valuation which, to my under- standing, we have no control over. I refuse to believe that our elected officials could not administer their responsibilities in an acceptable manner without constantly raising budgets. The assessment wind- fall alone should satisfy all the needs. Just perhaps our elected officials, and others formally seeking tax relief, should demand we stop raising our budgets. I'll assure you, mn \\ ife and I eat mostly at home be- cause our elected officials have made a conscious decision to take $1,800 from my pocketbook in the last two years. Bill Hahn, Holmes Beach Thanks from soldier I want to thank everyone from the Anna Maria Is- land community who wrote notes and Christmas cards for Chad Cook, who is serving our country in Afghani- stan. A thank you from him follows, but it doesn't ex- press the real thanks he felt. I talked to his mother and he was overwhelmed by all the cards-from people he didn't even know. It really made his day. This young man had a rude awakening when he got his first leave and came back to the United States right into a squalid controversy over whether he should continue as high school football coach when he returns from service. It was all over the TV stations, radio and newspapers, how his community had treated him. He kept his chin up, how- ever, as he returned to Afghanistan and he has been go- ing the extra mile for the people who did not treat him well. I knew his family and mentioned the matter at my church, Harvey Memorial in Bradenton Beach, and fellow members wrote him with cards. My hat is off to Chad for.all he is doing and the way he is handling the situation that arose and for the Anna Maria Island community for showing him that we as Americans do appreciate our soldiers and the free- doms they are preserving. You really made a difference in his life at this time. Nancy Ambrose, Holmes Beach The soldier's letter Dear Nancy: Thank you and your community for the Christmas cards. They were a nice surprise. Now it's seven months down, four months left. We're starting to get vehicles cleaned and ready to send back. Our replace- ments will be here by early May and I'll be in Iowa for good by early to mid-June. Thanks again, say hello to Doc, and take care. Chad Cook, in Afghanistan Privateers creative in seeking sponsors for golf tourney THEISLANDER M FEB. 2, 2005 M PAGE 7 Ti THE BEa der 13 YEARS By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Anna Maria Island Privateers are coming up with some unusual and imaginative ways to find sponsors for their 11th Annual Whitey Horton Memorial Golf Tournament. They are enlisting insurance companies, marinas, corporations, businesses and just plain folks to put to- gether finances for the tournament. The possibility of a $24,000 grand prize is dangled before sponsors, as well as golfers. Scheduled May 15 at El Conquistador Country Club, it is named -for a longtime Privateer who was a noted golfer. Proceeds from the tourney go into the Still some vendor spots in Thieves' Market There are a few spaces left for vendors in, the Feb. 12 Thieves' Market of the Anna Maria Island Privateers, according to spokesman Tim Thompson. It will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the south end of Coquina Beach. Typical items.in the vendor booths are arts, crafts, i ud, jewelry, some that resemble garage sales, face painting for young- sters and.the like. There will be entertainment and live music throughout the sale. Another Thieves' Market is planned for March 12, Th- ompson said. Details may be obtained by calling him at 729-9039. Privateers' scholarships funds for Manatee High School graduates, Anna Maria Island Community Cen- ter, the Island Butterfly Park, Snooks Adams Kids Day, and other youth activities. Top prize for the tournament and for the ingenuity of its financing is a $24,000 boat. What the Privateers need is a sponsor willing to donate $900 to pay the in- surance premium for the $24,000 the premium is the cost of getting an insurance company to bet against anyone making a hole-in-one on a golf hole not yet se- lected. If a golfer does sink a shot in one stroke, a check for $24,000 will be presented for the boat. The boat will be on display at the tournament, though they don't ac- tually have it yet persuasive Privateers will visit ma- rinas and boat-dealers until they find one willing to put up a boat for a day on that basis. The sponsor _x ill get to enter a foursome in the tournament, signage, banquet tickets and publicity ga- lore. There are four holes \\ here holes-in-one will win something grand, but only one will have the boat. The others are par-three holes of 170-185 yards, $575 sponsorship, winning golfer gets aLas Vegas \ weekend for two; 150-169 \ardJs. $325, two round- trip tickets to aniiy here served by Southwest Air- lines; and 130-149 yards, $175, Sony camcorder. Another major prize is $5,000 cash to the winner of a 60-yard putting contest, with sponsorship priced at $600. This too is an insurance-premium situation. There are other forms of sponsorship, too, from 'individual hole sponsorships $500 for gold, $250 silver and $100 bronze; cart sponsorship at $75; and greens sponsorship for $50. Privateers are concentrating on companies for sponsorships this year, said spokesman Tim Thomp- son. Anyone interested may call him at 729-9039 or Privateers President Eric Rushnell at 721-4075. Ten years ago in the Feb. 2, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: SFour Anna Maria Island residents were arrested in connection with a multi-million-dollar illegal gam- bling operation based in Bradenton. Police from five area law enforcement agencies raided a Holmes Beach business and two residences in connection with the arrests. Longboat Key town. officials are considering the possibility of assuming ownership of Gulf of -Mexico Drive from the Florida Department of Trans- portation. 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It is the 23rd annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19-20. at the his- toric village at the mainland end of the Cortez Bridge. It will start at 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, arnd shut down at 6 p.m. both days. Admission is $2. Befitting a village whose life has been spliced to the sea, this celebration will be strongly maritime - from the displays to the games to the activities to the food. It will fill the streets along the waterfront and spill back into the adjacent residential areas. "Caught Up in Cortez" is the theme of this year's festival, and Cortezians aren't kidding there will be a raid from the sea, a place where kids and adults can pet a shark, nautical arts and crafts among the booths, boat rides, and, of course, great rations of the seafood for which Cortez is famed. There will be live music throughout both days, with Cortez musician Richard Culbreath assembling groups from the area. Fifty-two artists and crafters will show and sell their creations in booths along the water- Sfront "midway," and many will feature maritime themes. Twenty-two restaurants had signed up by midweek to bring to Cortez the most popular items from their menus, and there will be seafood by the platter fresh from the commercial fishing boats tied up at the fish houses. Especially mullet. This is the fish that did so much to make Cortez a fishing capital from its beginnings in 1882 until right now, though its production %\as dras- tically reduced with the ban on commercial net fishing imposed by state referendum in 1995. There t ill be smoked mullet, fried mullet, mullet spread, mullet sandwiches, and mullet on a stick. The "raid" is an outgrowth of the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum, which is growing steadily in the village. Organized there among many activities is the Florida Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Asso- ciation, whose members build wooden craft with hand tools, traditional boats by traditional methods for tra- ditional uses. A fleet of these will gather at Coquina Beach across Anna Maria Sound from Cortez, and from there launch a raid on the old village to take place around 11 a.m. Saturday, expected to hit the village by 1 p.m. "There is even a chance an owner may take you for a test spin, if you ask nicely," said Roger Allen, museum director and sparkplug of the association. Also on the program is launching of a volunteer- built replica of a Bat Fogarty skiff, shaped from origi- nal patterns and a mold last used in 1937 at the historic Fogarty Boat Works. This Saturday, Feb. 12, volunteers will paint 60 oversize cardboard boxes for use as trash receptacles during the.festival, and painters are needed, said Karen Bell, treasurer of the sponsoring Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. They should showli p about 1 p.m. at the:A:P. Bell Fish Co. with any old kinds of paint and brushes. Some 15,000 visitors attended the festival each of the two days last year; festival officials said, and the proceeds were enough, combined with donations, to make the final $63,000 payment for the FISH Preserve. That is the 95 acres of wetlands and some uplands at the east side of Cortez, converted now to a nature pre- serve. This year's funds are planned to go toward the purchase of additional lots to buffer the preserve. Parking for the festival will be along village streets if you're very lucky, and at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island and Winn-Dixie Plaza, 75th Street and Cortez Road, shuttle bus back and forth for $2 round trip. Additional details may be obtained by calling 708- 4935 or at www.cortezfishingfestival.org on the Internet. The history of commercial fishing in Cortez Edited by John Stevely Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Agent Fishing has been a tradition in Cortez for over 1,000 years. Native Americans depended on the local abundant marine life, and were followed by Spanish fishermen that established fishing camps called ranchos. The fish were salted, dried and shipped to Cuba,and the Bahamas. The U.S. Fish Commission report of 1879 cites the Hunters Point fishery as one of the most important sup- pliers of seafood on Florida's west coast. The 1857 Follett map of Manatee County shows the point on which Cortez is now located labeled Hunter Point. Permanent settlement of Cortez was established in the 1880s with the purchase of property on Hunters point by fishing families from Carteret County, N.C. These original settlers included William "Capt. Billy" Fulford, Sanders Fulford, Nathan Fulford, James Guthrie and Charles Jones. Fish were salted there and sent by boat to Tampa and other markets. By 1890, run boats, operating be- tween Tampa and Cedar Keys, stopped at Cortez, sup- plying ice and loading fish. All supplies and ice were still transported by water. New fishermen recruited from North Carolina came to Hunters Point by train to Tampa and then pro- ceeded by boat to Cortez. The boats then left with the iced fish caught by local fishermen, which was loaded onto trains in Tampa to provide fresh fish to northern markets. The U.S. Post Office came to Hunters Point in 1895 and named the point Cortez. During the, early 1900s, more fishermen came to Cortez. Shortly after 1900, Nate Fulford installed a four-horsepower, water- cooled Barker engine on one of his skipjacks, a harbin- ger of the end of sailboat fishing in Cortez. Soon all fishermen were pulling the engines out of their cars and putting them into their fishing boats. In 1906, a sawmill was installed on newly shelled Cortez 'Road, which ran from the county seat, Bradenton, to Cortez. In 1922, a wooden bridge was constructed to Anna Maria Island,o opening the Island A monument to commercialfishers is installed in Cortez. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson up for leisure development. In 1910, the village popu- lation was 110 people. In June 1912, the village voted for incorporation, calling itself Cortez. In 1921, a devastating hurricane struck Cortez, destroying much of the waterfront development. Boats, fish camps (where nets were hung to dry), homes and docks were destroyed. However, the industrious com- munity quickly began to rebuild. During the 1940s, several fish houses were con- structed and are still standing. Some fishermen were deferred from the military draft because they were con- Ssidered essential food producers. Young women in the village worked in the fish houses and other traditionally male jobs to make up for the loss of-the young men to military service. From 1940-45, the fishing industry revived with the return of 45 servicemen. In 1947, a catastrophic red tide-hit the area. Mil- lions of fish were killed. It took several years for fish stocks to recover. In 1967, the Organized Fishermen of Florida wasi founded and Cortez fisherman Thomas "Blue" Fulford served as the elected president for more than 20 years. About this time monofilament nets were invented. Kicker boats with outboard motors replaced inboard motor craft. Outboard motors allowed fishermen to fish shallower waters. Innovations in packaging arid con, struction of large freezers allowed for de\ elopinent of new markets, with fils shipped to markets as far aw\ ay as Japan. In the 1980s, a new fishery for threadfin herring and sardines was developed. These small, densel schooling fish \were har-ested for use as bait bN both recreational and commercial fishermen. However. decades of rapid coastal development beginning in the 1950s took its toll. Approximately half the vital fisheries nursery habitat was lost. More and more boaters and recreational fishermen plied-local waters. The result: More and more fishermen chasing fewer fish. In 1995, a net ban amendment to the Florida Con- stitution was passed that prohibited the use of tradi- tional nets in bay waters. Fish production declined 60- 80 percent. Cortez, which once supported five fish houses, now has only two. In order to help preserve the fishing heritage of Cortez, the annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festi- val was organized 23 years ago. For the past five years, all festival proceeds have been devoted to the purchase of the FISH Preserve, 95 acres of mostly mangrove wetland immediately east of the Cortez village. This year the festival will be held Feb. 19-20. Cortez fishing festival seeks supporters The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival is make an excellent medium for getting messages out to right around the corner and that means it's time festival-goers. to paint your message on a festival trash recep- It has become a tradition to help out and paint a vat. tacle. Some are covered with beautiful fishy designs and oth- Trash from the festival for the past few years ers display quotes or messages. has been collected in large cardboard containers that Painting will take place at the A.P. Bell Fish Corn- are placed on pallets throughout the village. Aside pany parking lot, 4600 124th St. W., Cortez, at 1 p.m. from helping to keep the event tidy, these large bins Saturday, Feb. 5. Painters are advised to wear old clothes and bring paint supplies. Helpful items include paint, brushes, trays, cleaning supplies, bug spray and imagination. There will be 60 large "vats" ready to paint. If it rains, painting will take place Saturday, Feb. 12. For more information, call 708-4935 or 794- 1249. - `-~- -- i-" ' THE ISLANDER U FEB. 2, 2005 U PAGE 9 Kabris sells controversial Holmes Beach property By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It's likely that Holmes Beach won't have to con- .. tend with a lawsuit filed last year by Patrick Kabris over the city commission's denial of a zoning change Bradenton for $2.369 million, according to Manatee County property records. V Kabris had requested a zoning change to accom- modate a duplex for that portion of his property zoned 7 St ..... Recreation-1. The zoning change would have allowed him to construct up to two duplexes on the site, when I combined with his existing property. But the commis- sion turned down the request and he subsequently filed a legal action against the commission. Efforts to reach Kabris for comment on the sale - were unsuccessful. . Robinson and his family are Manatee natives and* . were formerly in the sporting goods business. Two .. years ago, the Robinsons sold'some 375 acres they . owned in northwest Bradenton to Manatee County for a nature preserve and park rather than developing the property for single-family homes. Robinson is devel- oping a golf course adjacent to the preserve.. .. .,. Efforts to reach Robinson for comment about the .. ". . future of the Holmes Beach property were unsuccessful. 1' '' : . The R-l zoning allows the property to be devel- oped as a clubhouse for a condominium or Worth a few million homeowner's association where food and alcohol could Patrick and Angela Kabris of 101 75th St. in Holmes Beach recently sold their beachfront property to William be served to members. and Margaret Robinson of Bradenton. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Citizens' Advisory Committee applicants sought in Holmes Beach The City of Holmes Beach is seeking an Island monthly meetings of the CAC and the monthly Island The ITPO is an advisory board of Island officials representative to serve on the Citizens' Advisory Transportation Planning Organization. to seek consensus on issues of the MPO, of which only Committee of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan The MPO is comprised of elected officials from one appointed Island official may vote on the board. Planning Organization. Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The organization Applications are available at Holmes Beach The representative may reside in any of the members plan and prioritize how federal and state City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For three Island cities and will be expected to attend transportation funds will be spent in the two counties. more information, call 708-5800. 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S:., No more waxing, Stweezing, shaving, or using Eliminate shaving .bumps, LASER HAIR REMOVAL AND ELECTROLYSIS by Pansy Heger, CCE, CME Located in Hair's To You Salon ,, 3218 East Bay Drive // Holmes Beach / ' (941) 685-7368 '. by appointment only available evenings and weekends Free Consultation Artist of the month Graciela Giles is the Island Galler It lte ".iAris't of the Aloul. Her Iwork will be' teaimtcd at the Holmes Beach ,ialliety litroultghtl February. Giles exhibit at Island Gallery West Members of Island Gallery West have named Graciela Giles their "Artist of the Month." Giles paintings ha\e been selected for numerous juried and invitational exhibitions and her twork is in private collections throughout the United States. Canada, Jamaica and Argentina. Her love of art and music blossomed early and the ,two have always formed a creative duet in her l i fe Her affinities for art and music came together when she and Friends of Library have busy February schedule The Friends of the Island Branch Library, the or- ganization devoted to helping the library and using its facilities as they were designed to be used, has a busy program on its February menu. The big book sale which raises money annually for the library % ill be Feb. 4-5, the Friends Lecture Series. will host critic Dr. John Mellon in two appearances Feb. 8, the Friends Book Club will meet Feb. 9, and the organization's board will have its meeting Feb. 18. The book sale Will have thousands of books of all kinds. Members of the book club \% ill ha\ e first run at it from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. The public will get in on the sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next day. The sale will be in the library's meeting room. Another special program during February will be assistance with taxes. The AARP will help with tax forms and advice from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 and 23. A special seminar on taxation of intangible income will be at 10:15 am. Feb. 23. Still another February feature will be the exhibits in the library: Pottery by Nina Ransohoff. oil and acrylic paintings by Joan Valenza, and "sharing quilters" by Albertine Deensira. The February program at the library: Feb. 8, 15, 22, veterans sert ice officer \ ill inter- view clients by appointment (call 749-3030), 1-4 p.m. Feb. 5, Friends of the Island Branch Library pub- lic book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7, 28, Internet class for beginners, advance registration required (call 778-6341), 8:30 a.m. Feb. 8, Friends Lecture Series, Dr. John Mellon, 11 a.m.. and 2 p.m. Feb. 15-16, AARP driver safety class, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 18, Friends of the Island Branch Library board meeting, 9:30 a.m. The library opens daily except Sunday at 10 a.m., closing at 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The phone number there is 778-6341. Off stage ladies Valentine luncheon Wednesday The Off Stage Ladies Auxiliary of the Island Play- ers will meet at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, for a Valentine luncheon at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge. All are invited to bring their spouse or special loved ones. Sam McDowell and Miriam Ring will perform an excerpt from "Mixed Emotions." The lodge is located at 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. For more information, call Sarah Maloney at 778-4865. another artist/rmusician created the Paintiin Mlusic/ Playing Art torkshops. Gile-' love of the natural world is also readily\ ap- parent in her \tatercoldrs, \thfich are on e\liibit at the Island Gallerd West throughout February. The gallery. a cooperative of more than 30 local art- ists, is located at 5368 Gulf Dri\ e, Holmes Beach, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. N londa\ to Saturday. For more information. call 77S-664-1. Beac- a.m. to nn on S y,, Questions .Bo. avi .will in. Catch a great sunset photo, photographer Jcien, Boigit'r till dioracu "Digital Photogra phy a the Island Gallery West in Holmes Beach from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 5. Participants should bring cameras and q/eIsitions. Boner, ah'iiws. "I will ilivtt iic : - some'great resources" for digiltal plhiotog phv. he said. The free course is for novices and I anOveto. cottlelhplatiii a digital camera .'' jpurcliase. as well as lith person who is profi- cient in digital plhoographv. The gallery is . located at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p:m., Monday-Saturday. Call 778-6648for information. New one-stroke painting class being offered at Center A new one-stroke painting class is being offered by the Anna Maria Island Community Center with Jo Gustavsen as instructor, the Center announced. The class will meet at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on four Fri- days beginning Feb. 4. It is open to high school-age students, adults and seniors. Cost is $60 for members, $65 for nonmembers, and $50 for materials. Deadline for registration is Feb. 3. Details may be obtained by calling 778-1908. THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 2, 2005 E PAGE 11 IiNT__I21O 5 AWARD WINNING I DEAS AND CREATIVE i* SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME SCALL 941-779-2106 IF IB. T- :r. c.r-- ir F '. -F Parks plays Bach to full house Carl Parks, organist and choirmaster of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, paid tribute to his favorite composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, at a packed house Sunday afternoon. Parks has been at Gloria Dei since 1995 and the church's pipe organ, the only one on Anna Maria Island, was installedfor the first worship at the Marina Drive location in 1962. Parks drew inspiration from for the recital from his recent twhdv tour to the Saxony region of Germany and the Bach Festival in Leipzig. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Valentine Big Band Dance near By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Tickets are going fast for the 13th annual Valentine Big Band Dance sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club, chairman Bob LoPiccolo said. "The limit is 350 people," he said, "and every year but the first one, some last-minute arrivals have had to be turned away." The dance \ ill be S-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag- nolla Ave., Anna Maria. The Center is beneficiary of the dances, and so far Kiwanis has raised $30,000 with the dances. The goal is always $2,500 and that has been exceeded every year, LoPiccolo said. Music will be by the Bob Zimmerman Orchestra, which has 16-18 instruments plus vocalist Claire Louise. LoPiccolo, himself an accomplished musician, has joined the band on the piano at some past dances and may do so again at this one, he said. He also "threatens" to join Louise as a vocalist for a song or two. Tickets are $10 each and preferable sell by the table of 10 or 12, he said. They may be obtained from Kiwanis member Sandy Haas-Martens at 778- 1383. She has accepted the ticket responsibility from LoPiccolo and Russ Olson, who in years past beat the bushes from end to end of the Island to fill the dance hall. Now they've successful sold themselves out of the job, LoPiccolo said "We're not needed for it now, and Sandy does a better job than the two of us combined." There will be concessions for chips and soft drinks, and "bring your own bottle" is allowed. A raffle is planned, with cash as the prize. "There are very few chances for people to dance to a big band," LoPiccolo noted. "That's why the hall fills up every Valentine's time. "Though this is primarily a fundraiser for the Cen- ter, it's equally an outlet for the surprising number of dancing feet around here. It's for fellowship and fun and music, music, music. If there wasn't any money in it, we'd still do it." Flu shots available at chamber The Manatee County Health Department will be at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce from 2 to 5 p.m., Feb. 8, administering flu vaccinations. Anyone interested in receiving a flu shot should call 779-9412 to reserve a space. There will be a $20 fee for those not covered by Medicare. The chamber is located at 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Book signing at Mama Lo's Local author Gene Ciliberti will sign copies of his book "I've Never Been Old Before" from 1 to4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Mama Lo's by the Sea, 101 S; Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. For more information, call 705-2757. Week-long revival series; starts Sunday in Cortez Revival meetings will start Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Cortez Church of Christ building 12011 45th A e. W., and continue every evening through Friday. Michael Prestininzi will conduct the gospel meet- ings at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. the rest of the week. Titles of his lessons will include "Saved by Grace, Saved by Faith," "Are You Believing in God or Believ- ing God?'" "Let's Go Fishing" and "The Hope of Cortez." Additional information may be obtained by calling 795-7121. Literary critic lectures at Island library Friends of the Island.Branch Library welcome lit- erary critic John Mellon as its guest speaker at the Is- land Branch Library Tuesday, Feb. 8. Mellon is a literary critic, retired college professor and, according to a spokesperson, a favorite guest speaker in the Friends' lecture series. He has enter- tained audiences for the past seven seasons with in- sightful and absorbing book reviews. This year, he reviews Edward P. Jones' Pulitzer prize-winning, best-seller "The Known World.", This book is a work of historical fiction depicting a true view of 18th century America. The program is free but seating is limited. Mellon will speak at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and the audience must .be seated five minutes before the program begins. The library is located at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 778-6341. Historical society offers college scholarship The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is offer- ing a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school se- nior who lives on the Island. Applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 for a four-year college or 2.5 for a community college. Dead- line for applications is April 1. Forms are available at high school guidance offices and the Anna Maria Island His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Additional information may be obtained at 778-0492. ISLAND GALLERY WEST AN ARTISTS COOPERATIVE Stoneware Pottery By Bill Mears $5 to $35 9" Bowl $20 ORIGINAL ART AFFORDABLE Mon-Sat 10-5 5368 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach Across from Sterling Anvil FREE ART DEMONSTRATIONS EVERY SATURDAY 10AM-NOON Tel: 941-778-6648 www.amisland.com/gallery Social notes are welcome ... Your news about social events, anniversaries, weddings, births and "interesting Islanders" is always welcome at The Islander. Call 778-7978 to learn how to be included in "the best news on Anna Maria Island." AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON SPA EX 1E F_,,c,- U&I2E... 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 941.778.5400 PAGE 12 M FEB. 2, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Exotic, native plants in our Island landscape The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee will offer a public forum on "Under- standing Exotic & Native Plants in Our Island Land- scape" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9. . The forum is an effort to help local property . owners and residents understand the difference be- tween exotic and native plants, the effects of --. invasive plants on ithe environment, alternatives to Australian pine trees and present a discussion of common goals and solutions. J.- The forum will feature a panel of six landscape professionals who will each give a 10-15 minute pre- sentation. After all the presentations are completed, panelists will answer questions from the audience. The first speaker will be Ken Langeland, profes- sor at the University of Florida and a national au- thority on aquatic invasive plants. He will describe the long-term effects nonnative plants have on the environment. Steve Schield, environmental officer for Longboat Key, will also give a presentation. He will describe the extensive program under way in his . municipality to eliminate invasive growths. .. ., Other panelists include Ed Flowers of the Florida Division of Forestry; Ed Freeman of the Exotic Pest Plant Council and the Nature Conser- ' vancy; Karen Fraley, president of the Florida Native Plant Society; Tom Heitzman of Sweetbay Native Nursery and the National Audubon Society.. < "Besides the presentations, each speaker will provide extensive literature for the participants to take home and study," noted committee chairman Jim Dunne. The forum will take place in the Holmes Beach City Hall chambers located at 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. - "I certainly hope that everyone on Anna Maria Native expert Island and Longboat Key will take advantage of this Karen Fraley, president oj extensive array of invasive plant experts to clear up Society, will be one of seven any misconceptions and myths they have concerning "Understanding Exotic & the impact of invasive plants on our environment Island Landscape" at 7p.n and the ambiance we'\'e come to enjoy," said Dunne. Holmes Beach City Hall. YOU'LL BE TICKLED PINK When You See The All New BETI SHOP at the Manatee County Publii Beach Where Manatee Avenmi cadls 4 . ,id l the Gilf be Cd t ,-* a". F ft e, ~rr~s~" d -1- ~d -~-~ "~ Irl ~p~: ~fi~:~P We're open and we'better than ever with a great new look and an awesome array of merchandise! 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But after two hearings and %e erail orkessions., a number of commissioners'admitted they still don't understand how retirement from the HBPD works, nor the difference between regular retirement benefits and "extra" benefits as proposed in the ordinance. The city's police pension board wants the city to guarantee funding of the extra benefits such as the proposed increase in the city's contribution for an in- dividual police officer's retirement from 34 percent of salary to 36 percent. The commission, however, wants funding for the extra benefits to come from the state. Commissioner Roger Lutz, who is also an attorney, noted that "the way [the ordinance] is drafted, if the funds are not there, the city is not obligated. So, my question is, what happens if the state funds aren't avail- able that year? Can an officer still retire?" The answer, apparently, is that certain aspects of the benefits will be funded, but not the extra benefits, according to Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson, who is on the police retirement board. The board does not want the extra benefits funded from the premium tax revenues, but wants the city to guarantee funding. He said if the tax revenues are unavailable in a particular year, an officer retiring that year would only get the "regular benefits," not the "extra" that's pro- posed. But an officer retiring the following year might get those "extras" if the state money comes through. That c6uld create a problem, he observed. "It's confusing," said Mayor Carol Whitmore. Lutz agreed. "We could talk about it for the next eight years and I'm still not going to fully understand it, but let's let it go for the second reading." He also suggested the city could decide to fund the extra benefits in those years when the state funds are After a romaulic walk on the beach... visit our cozy candlelit beachside studio for a relaxin-g, Coi ples 'Ma&agea -a Enjoy comnplinment wine. champagne and ch ocolate-dipped str awberries Evening appoint menle - available not available. City Attorney Patricia Petruff agreed that the city could elect to fund the extra benefits on an "as-needed" basis every year. Wait a minute, said Whitmore. Remember, the rest of the city staff only gets a 9 percent retirement contri- Sbution from the city treasury. . "Well, let's not wait for 20 years to decide.this is- sue," quipped Commissioner Don Maloney. "Let's do it at least before Lt. Stephenson retires." ' The first reading of the ordinance was continued to the Feb. 8 meeting for more discussion. Other business The commission agreed to draft an ordinance that would allo\ the cit) to "'opt out" of the earl\ \p:ting plan approved bN the Florida Legislature. Commissioners:also got their first draft of the pro- posed ordinance that gould govern the Sunrise boat basin docks. : In essence, said Petruff, the city is proposing to Lease the docks to the property owners. This ordinance' would "maintain the status quo," she contended. A fee structure will be adopted by the commission, but is not part of the ordinance. 81st street beach access Petruff told commissioners that upon research, there are two avenues the city might wish to pursue in court to resolve the dispute about public access to the beach at 81st Street. The city can challenge the property owner over a prescriptive easement right or through implied public dedication, she said. The public has traditionally used a pathway to the beach at this location, but recently has been denied access by the property owner. The property owner has offered the land to the city for $60,000 and Lutz thinks that's a good deal as op- posed to legal action. "I don't think we could do.the lawsuit for less than $60,000. They say horse racing is the sport of kings, but I say it's litigation." Waste Management Representatives of Waste Management Inc., the city's trash, recycling and yard waste collection ser- vice, presented a video on its proposed automated ser- vice, but did not discuss a new contract. A WMI pro- SWest Coast Massage West Coastcompan NOW OFFERING Medical massage for injuries Insurance accepted and filed . Neuromuscular Deep tissue S Swedish relaxation with phot stones and hot towels $40/hour Six massage therapists on staff to meet your needs! Now open: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-5pm 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria (941) 779-2120, , posal to add the automated service in a new contract was tabled last year by the commission. Maloney reported that at least one other company, Onyx-Inc., is interested in bidding for the contract when the current WMI contract expires this year. He noted, however, that in the past, a number of other companies have expressed interest in the contract, but quickly lost interest when they learned the city's population. Mayor's report Whitmore reported that the Manatee County Transportation Department is drawing up plans for traf- fic calming measures at the Gulf Drive-Marina Drive intersection and those should be ready for the commis- sion by the end of February. Trolley shelters in the city should be installed by March 1, she said, and the bid package to move the city's underground drainage pipes at the Pure Oil sta- tion at the Gulf Drive-Marina Drive, intersection has been sent to prospective bidders.. . Island movies Whitmore also reported that the city will help the Anna Maria Island Historical Society with three free showings in Februar of movies filmed in \ears past on Anna Maria Island. The movies will be shown at city hall., The.1920 film' Isle of Destin\" will be shown at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4. The 1947 color film, "On an Island with You" star- ring Peter Lawford, Esther Williams, Jimmy Durante and Ricardo Montalban will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 21. In March, the historical society hopes to show the movie "Great Expectations," which was filmed partly in Cortez and at Island locations..A possible movie for April is "Out of Time," starring Denzel Washington, also partly filmed in the aqrea. 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Surveyor Jennie Brannon of the engineering firm of Wilson Miller had originally reported to the CME that some of the city rights of way along Gulf Drive around Fifth Street South did not match with the Florida Department of Transportation monuments (The Islander, Jan. 19). That news had sparked fears that construction of a long-awaited multi-use path along the west side of Gulf Drive to Coquina Beach might be in jeopardy because of right-of-way and en- croachment issues. Not to worry, said Brannon. After further investi- gation, she reported that the DOT said it did not take rights of way using the centerline of the road, "and there are no buildings in the right of way." Although there are still some minor issues to be resolved with the DOT and the new permanent survey line and accompanying survey prepared Wilson Miller recorded. "The situation is not as bad as we thought," Brannon noted. Mike Sosadeeter of the Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department added his own good news. He had originally thought the path would cross a DOT right of way, making the path ineligible for grant funding. After discussions with the DOT, however, Sosadeeter doesn't believe there's goingto be a right of way issue. In other CME business, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Comrperce Executive Director Mary Ann Brockman reported that the sign at the Cortez Road-Gulf Drive in- tersection that will welcome people to Anna Maria Island and its three cities will be installed between Feb. 7 and Feb. 11. The chamber is donating the sign. Bradenton Beach Building Official Ed Mc Adam said he would have a letter to the CME ready for its next meet- ing outlining his concerns about certain areas along Gulf Drive that might be violating city codes. -_"_"_ _" ill_ 1111,, ,,--ii .. .. "' - Arts, craft fun in Holmes Beach An arts and crafts show at the Holmes Beach City Hall field Saturday and Sunday to benefit the Bradenton Beach Wildlife Rehabilitation Center saw sunny weather, large crowds and lots offolks enjoying the day and shopping. Lou Quigley gave patrons of the show a bromeliad lesson at his booth. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy AARP offers tax assistance AARP will have volunteer tax counselors available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Island Branch Library to provide free tax help to all low and middle income taxpayers.. Service will begin Thursday, Feb. 10, and continue through. April 15. Clients need to bring a copy of their 2003 tax re- :.turn, 2004 federal .ta\ package with address label, all 2004 tax-related documents, cost and purchase date for all investments sold or exchanged, a picture identifica- tion and Social Security cards for any dependents. The Island Branch Library is located at 5701 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. 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He worked for the In- ternal Revenue Service, retiring as district director in. western Pennsylvania, from 1934-65. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge in 1946 and served as Master in 1954. He was a member of the Shriners and the Syria and Sahib Temples. Memorial services were Jan. 29 at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach FL. 34217, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. Manasota Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife Wilda; son John H. Jr. of. Pittsburgh; two grandchildren; and two great-grand- children. James 'Herb' Mulroy James "Herb" Mulroy, 83, of Holmes Beach, died Jan. 26. Born in New Hamburg, N.Y., Mr. Mulroy mio ed to Manatee County from Pownal, Vt., in 1982. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a former member and past president of Southern Duch- ess Country Club of Beacon, N.Y., a member of the Key Royale Golf Club, and the Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown, Mass. He was a member of the Civil War Preservation Trust and Pownal Vermont Histori- cal Society. He was a member and resident of the Ver- mont Outing Club of Pownal. He was a lifetime fly fisherman and a lake and stream fisherman and woodcarver of birds, fish and ducks. He was a student of the history of golf and the Civil War, Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife Marian. Carrie McCrary Skoloda Carrie McCrary Skoloda, 66, of Anna Maria City, died Jan. 29. Born in Erie, Kan., she retired to Anna Maria Is- land in 1999. She left Erie and worked as a secretary BEN COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC. ACCOUNTING PAYROLLS YEAR ROUND TAX SERVICE Need your refunds early? 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She met and married Thomas Skoloda in 1974, and lived in Lyndell, Pa., until moving to Florida. She was an award-winning artist, exhibiting in galleries in Pennsyl- vania, Maryland and Delaware, and was a collector of art and antiques and operated her gallery, the Lyndell Gallery and assisted in her husband's practice for more than 20 years. In Anna Maria, she renovated and operated Yellow Bird. Cottage and was an' active member of the set crews at the Island Players theater. She.was an avid athlete and competed in tennis, racquetball, running, triathlons and canoe and kayak races. Friends are invited to gather at her home from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 775 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by husband Thomas; sister Janice McCoy of Erie; daughter Elizabeth Rene Fries of Kenneut Square, Pa.; son Robert Eric Fries of Jackson- \ ille; grandchildren Rylan Caspar of West Chester, Pa., Charlotte Casper Grady of Wolcott, Vt., Robert and Nathan Fries of Whing, Ill.; and great-grandchild Annabelle Grady of Wolcott, Vt. Ralph F. Thayer Ralph F. Thayer, 106, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 6. Mr. Thayer moved to Longboat Key from Bethel, Conn., in 1999. He was a mechanic in the automobile parts industry, then a plumber before joining Dolan Co. in theheavy equipment industry in Bethel for 18 years. He was an owner of a Ford automotive agency in Bethel from 1949-65. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the Eastern Star. He was a member and past president of the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Bethel. .. Memorial services were held in Bethel and on Jan. 16 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. He is survived by wife E. Muriel; daughter Patricia T. Walberg of Brookfield, Conn.; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. THE ISLANDER N FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 15 'Concert America' Sunday by orchestra, chorus By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent A concert entirely of American music will be pre-. sented by the Anna Maria Island Community Orches- tra and Chorus at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. It will be the first program exclusively of music by American composers for the Island orchestra and cho- rus. The concert is open to the public and free, although an offering of $15 or more per person is suggested. Alfred Gershfeld will be conductor, Donald Thompson associate conductor, Jay Kimpel chorus master. Centerpiece of the program will be "Rhapsody in Blue," the George Gershwin classic. It will feature the talents of a young pianist whose earlier performance convinced the orchestra leaders that he was the premier musician for this concert. He is Matthew Harrison, who is attending the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. "His brilliant performance in the Beethoven 'Cho- ral Fantasy'" in the orchestra and chorus concert a year ago "led us to invite him back for the current season," said Louise Adler, artistic coordinator for the Island aggregation. He will be soloist for "Rhapsody in Blue," a role that has been filled by the greatest of perform- ers, not only in the United States but throughout the world. Another special feature of the Gershwin number will be supplementation with saxophones, trombones and extra percussion for this jazzy piece. Other American composers up for honors are Jerome Kern, whose overture to "Showboat" will be in concert; Richard Rodgers, "Carousel Waltz;" Cole Por- ter, "Begin the Beguine;" Aaron Copland, "Saturday Night Waltz" from "Rodeo;" MacDowell, "Woodland Sketches;" and a medley of "Simple Gifts," "At the River," "Zion's Walls" and "Shenandoah." The chorus will join the orchestra for marches from three eras "Chester" from the Revolutionary War by William Billings, "We Are Coming, Father Abram" from the Civil War, by Stephen Foster; and "El Capitan," more contemporary march by John Phillip Sousa. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-1716. Pre-Construction Profit! Acquire Pre-Construction 3 Bed 2 Bath Investment Home 10% Below Today's Appraised Value For Only $3,500 Down! Amazing Return On Investment Up to 50% per year secured by residential real estate. Completely Passive l4' We collect rents and manage property. 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Beauty specialists at Hair's to You When Pansy Heger and Desiree Watton met Mary Ann Speciale of Hair's to You salon and spa at 3218 E. Bay Drive in the Anna Maria Island Centre Shops in Holmes Beach, ideas clicked and a new addition to the salon's already wide range of services was created. Pansy is a certified electrologist specializing in laser hair removal, while Desiree is a licensed- aesthetician. Both were working in Sarasota at a spa, but wanted to join forces with an office on AninadMaria Island. "It was just a dream until we met Mary Ann," said Pansy. "She invited us to join her and we immediately began the process of setting up shop." But their Island dream is now a reality and Pansy, Desiree and Mary Ann are thankful for the new ser- vices offered at Hair's to You. "Laser hair removal treatments have become quite popular because they provide permanent hair reduction compared w ith temporary methods such as shaving, tweezing, waxing or depilatory creams," said Pansy. She also removes "razor bumps" which are a com- mon shaving problem. "The results have been great," Pansy said, "and we're really making a lot of new friends out here." Desiree has worked with several plastic surgeons in the Bradenton-Sarasota area and is a perfectionist for eye detail in applying permanent cosmetics. .mpA. I Impiwe, t- *Qtt -t ; ctof)"Yuctrc Life Carol Greer Sieniaszko BA Ed MA Psvcn CERTIFIED COUNSELOR \ND LIFE COACH Penrco Il.ind Bir91lernr ,r 0941) 794-1492 UI U Buy life insurance and save on your car. hen you buy your life insurance from us Through Auto-Owners Insurance, you'll receive special discounts on your car insurance. We'll save you money. As an independent Auto-Owners agent we take great interest in you-as well as your car. Stop in our agency and ask us about it today! JAuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center* Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. Both Pansy and Desiree are Island residents now and had been coming to the.Island for many years be- fore making the move permanent. Pansy and her husband moved to Holmes Beach four years ago from Illinois, but have vacationed on the Island for the past 15 years. "It was time to trade the snow for the sand," said Pansy with a laugh. "We don't regret it for a moment." Desiree moved to Holmes Beach last year after nine years in Sarasota. "It's the beach. I love every minute of it here," she said enthusiastically. "And we're delighted to be on the Island," chimed in Pansy with a smile. "It's so relaxed out here and we're making a lot of friends and customers. It's just great. This is paradise." "And we're delighted to have them here," added Mary Ann. "It was just meant to be. It's a great new idea and concept for the salon.' Desiree and Pansy are available by appointment only, but are flexible with evening and weekend hours. For more information on their services, call 778-0431. Caserta. honored Mike Norman Realty in Holmes Beach has named Kathy Caserta as its leading sales agent for 2004, sell- ing several million dollars worth of property. Kathy is no stranger to i. awards, said Mike Norman, and she has been honored several times Sby his company and in Pennsylva- nia where she started in the real es- tate business. "Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to Caserta the Island real estate business," said Norman, "and we're glad to honor her." A graduate of the Realtor's Institute and a certified residential speciali.,t. KathN and husband Vic, also a sales agent with like Norman Realty, live in Holmes Beach. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new piroduci or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-winning staffmember? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at news@islander.org. 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For tickets or information, call chairperson Don Fernald at 779-0429, or club president Steve Schlueter at 779-0502. Islander File Photo. Women veterans honored "Salute to All Women Veterans," to honor women of the military past and present, will be staged in cer- emonies starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Ameri- can Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24. It will be a six-hour program paying tribute to "all women veterans in Manatee and Sarasota counties," said a post spokesperson. Admission is free to women veterans, $3 for their guests, $5 for other veterans, $7 for their guests. Reservations may be made by calling 756-7272. Keynote speaker at the luncheon will be Wil ma L. Vaught, retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general who is president of the board of directors of the women's me- morial in Washington, D.C. A USO-type show will follow\ her. itfen a closing flag ceremoi at -4:30 p.m. The Legion said there are 2,300 or more \ omen veterans in the two counties, and noted that women have participated as soldiers in all wars. Kirby Stewart Post is at 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. -7l - - Loving the weather... Snowbirds miss your chiropractor? I ., We will work with your doctor so you avoid unnecessary fees. I~EF Bradenton Family Chiropractic Clinic 6404 Manatee Ave. W. 794-3705 Suite J Bradenton __ F* CEI Mclon.-Fri 7iar-r7prim .. 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The second feature film in the festival is the 1947 Parenting workshops under way The Anna Maria Island Community Center work- shop on "Parenting With Love and Logic" has begun a winter schedule at the Center, with the next meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. Cost of each workshop is $5 per adult. The work- shops will continue on Wednesday evenings through March 16. Details may be obtained by calling 778- 1908. 'Growing Our Community' project being launched The first annual "Growing Our Community" project will continue through March 31, including a number of Manatee County arts groups and the Anna Maria Island Art League. The object of the project is to "showcase and pro- mote all of the wonderful things that are growing in Manatee County," said spokesperson Rose, von Perbandt. "We would like everyone to enter a flower pot or planter filled and decorated to show who they are and what they do." The entries may be taken to a participating art cen- ter for display and judging will be in April. In addition to the Island Art League, participants include the Arts Council of Manatee County, Art Cen- ter Manatee, Artists Guild of Manatee, Village of the Arts, Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch and the Manatee Play- ers. Additional details are available at 761-8676. Assisted Living Accommodations for Seniors lFamily Owned a . and Operated :u Snnny Bower Bradenton SMai'ella H1ouse Bradenton Our Island Home nna Maria (941i) 778-7842 Assisted iving Facility Nos. 5178.9577 10140 film "On An Island With You," starring Jimmy Durante, Xavier Cugat, Peter Lawford, Esther Will- iams, Cyd Charisse and Ricardo Montalban. In this film Lawrence Kingslee (Lawford), a young Navy lieutenant, is brought in as a technical advisor on a musical film being shot in- Hawaii by movie stars Rosalind Reynolds (Williams) and Yvonne Torro (Charisse). Kingslee is deeply in love with Reynolds, and is convinced that she should be his wife. After shooting a sequence in which he doubles the young Ricardo Montez (Montablan) in an airplane, he kidnaps Reynolds and flies to a deserted island. Anna Maria Island is featured and additional scenes were shot at Cypress Gardens. There will be a matinee at 4 p.m. and evening fea- ture at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, of "On An Island With You" at Holmes Beach City Hall. The film festival, which runs through April, is free, although seating is limited and tickets must be procured at Holmes Beach City Hall or at the Historical Society Museum. Holmes Beach City Hall is located at 5801 Marina Drive. For more information, call the Anna Maria His- torical Society Museum at 778-1514. Hours for the museum are Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dracula comes to town of The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Island Players, is bringing "Dracula" to town this weekend. There will be three showings of the play "Dracula" at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The first showing is at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 5 and 'On An Island With You' The 1947film "On An Island With You" starring Jimmy Durante, Xavier Cugat, Peter Lawford, Esther Williams, Cyd Charisse and Ricardo Montalban will be the second film featured in the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Film Festival at Holmes Beach City Hall Feb. 21. Longboat Key this weekend final show at 8 p.m. Saturday. There will be a cocktail reception with the cast following the two evening performances. The recep- tion will be catered by A Moveable Feast, a new eatery and catering company on Longboat Key. Tickets cost $19 for all performances. There will be an additional charge of $7 for the evening reception. For more information, call 383-2466. 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SWAT team practice near AME The Manatee County Sheriff's SWAT team mem- bers startled a few Islanders Thursday, Jan. 27, when they conducted a routine exercise at an empty duplex on 49th Street in Holmes Beach -adjacent to the Anna Maria Elementary School. Manatee Count) Sheriff's Detective Randy Barnett, who scheduled the training, said the team trains from month to month at different locations throughout the county that are offered for use by the property o\ ners. Barnett said the 49th Street location t ill soon be undergoing construction and won't be used for SWAT team training again. Barnett said he anticipated the concern parents might have and therefore called the school to notify it of the training. which \\as scheduled to take place from 1 to 6 p.m. He ad\ ised the school that there would not be any live fire and everyone would be safe. AME Principal Kathy Hayes confirmed that she received a phone call Wednesday regarding the train- ing, and said she was told that it would not pose a safety or noise issue. Hayes said even though students did not raise concerns, she asked School Resource Officer Pete Lannon of the Holmes Beach Police Department, to check out the activity. Barnett said department protocol is to notify the local police agency, in this case Holmes Beach Police. Lt. Dale Stephenson confirmed the Holmes Beach Police Department was notified and noted that training like this usually isn't announced in the newspapers to avoid attracting onlookers. But Mike Norman, grandparent of a student at AME, was outraged. He received an urgent call at his real estate office that the SWAT team was "at the school" and he quickly called the school to find out if the kids were safe. He was upset that parents of students were not notified in advance of the practice event and said bet- ter notice should be provided when such events take place near a school. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood S. Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 am & 10 30 am Worship Service S Children's Sunday School & Nursery at 10.30am Adult Bible Study 9 am .... .\ ".i. iwwwv.gloriadellul heran conm 6608 Marina Dnve S. -Holmes Beach 778-1813 S AlUTOMOILEPINJURll&COMMEIRIALCSII S LUTZ, BOBO & TELFAIR, P.A. Roger Lutz, Island resident available for .-: consultation on the island. Bradenton Beach Jan. 22, 100 block of Eight Street South, drug ar- rest. Officers carried out a probable cause search war- rant at a residence and seized at least 10 crack pipes, empty plastic cocaine bags, rolling papers, 21 lighters, two pieces of crack cocaine, a marijuana cigarette, large scale and other paraphernalia. William Wagner, 50, of Bradenton Beach, Fred Gilliland, 46, of Bradenton, and Sandy Stone, 42, of Bradenton Beach, were arrested at the scene. Jan. 22, 2400 block of Avenue B, burglary. A woman reported that 102 Oxycodone pills were stolen from her home. The woman told police the. pills were prescribed for her brother, but he is recently deceased and some acquaintances may have known where the medication was stored. Jan. 23, 1900 Gulf Drive -S., Coquina Beach, bur- glary. A man reported a gym bag stolen from his ve- hicle. Jan. 23, 1900 Gulf Drive S., burglary. A woman reported her credit card and cash stolen from a purse she left in the trunk of her car. . ....... .^' .-- -" : *- '-'* " Jan. 24, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, warrant arrest. A man was arrested on a Sarasota County war- rant for driving with a suspended license. Holmes Beach Jan. 21, 699 Manatee Ave., Bank of America, hit- and-run crash. A man reported that another driver backed out of a parking space and hit his parked ve- hicle, causing damage to the front grill. The other driver left the scene, but the victim took down the li- cense tag number and notified police. Officers traced the license plate number to a woman in Bradenton and issued her a citation. Jan. 25, 110 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, Moose Lodge, DUI. Richard Strand, 64, of Bradenton, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after hitting a parked vehicle in an attempt to leave the lodge parking lot. According to the report, Strand failed a field sobriety test." Jan. 27,.2800 block of Avenue C, harassment. A xoman reported that the wife of a man she has been involved with is making harassing phone calls. Firefighters promoted, honored Two firefighters of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District receive certificates of promotion tofirefighter first class from Chief Andy Price, right. The firefighters are Jim Davis, left, and Ryan Moore. Davis has been with the department since December 2000 and Moore since May 2001. Both are certified emergency medical technicians, and Davis is in charge of the district's cadet program. Davis also was honored as "Firefighter of the Year" for 2004, while Brian Gaskell was named "Rookie Firefighter of the Year." fRrer femaenrial fmnmunittO Thurd4 An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: 9am & 11 am j. Adult Church School: 10am Children's Church School: 9am Youth Church School: 9am Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 www.roserchurch.coth APPELLATE LW Presswood Law Firm, PA. Civil and Criminal Kendra D. 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Ask for Rebecca or Nancy: 778-7978. 5allex IB~E~B~Bp~~Ba~j~ ' ` THE ISLANDER.M FEB. 2, 2005 U PAGE 19 Kiwanis Club BUGs back at elementary school By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club was at Anna Maria Elementary School last week continuing its pro- gram committed to encouraging students to Bring Up Grades (BUG). Kiwanis club member "Stretch"'Fretwell initi- ated the program at AME four years ago to give stu- dents recognition who improve one grade level in any academic field from one report card period to the next. Students who bring up their grade receive a BUG pin and a certificate designed by the Kiwanis club, which is suitable for framing. The Cafe on the Beach sponsors the program and gives BUG achievers a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the beachfront restaurant. AMI Kiwanis members learned about the BUG program at an inter-club meeting with the Oneco chap- ter. Their goal is to bring the program to all schools in Manatee County. Classroom bugs Almost every student in DeAnn Davis' fifth-grade class at Anna Maria Elementary School received a Bringing Up Grades certificate of achievement and pin from Kiwanian "Stretch" Fretwellfor either maintaining an "A" average or improving one letter grade. Islander Photos: Courtesy Jan Hazewski BUG recipient Olivia Roemer sports a Kiwanis BUG pin.. Students in the third- through fifth-grades at AlE receive a BUG button, certificate of achievement and coupon for a free ice cream cone at Cafe on the Beach when they improve one letter grade or maintain an "A" average. Ark A4Wn ict I A21LQhL1* -KV* 1 49\ t From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points inbetween, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. ANTImQUE MAL* "10,000 feet of air-conditioned showroom"G00 WE BUYAND SELL ESTATES*O d S 1250 10th St. E. Hwy 301 N. Palmetto 729-5282 Dennis Dick, Proprietor. Open Mon-Sat 10-5* Sun noon-5 O 2 51C~~~~a/ '= CE~1s23 The Olde Post Office Antiques dnd Edclcblcs -T, Margaret Tafoya Pottery i 4-Poster Spindle Bed . 1800's Writing Desk 1 Great Rockers Lots of Windows Tues-S-l 10-5 Sun Noon-4pm 708-3500 The WHITFIELD EXCHANGE Consignment Shop Furniture Antiques Collectibles Accepting Quality Consignments "Simply the Best!" 6807 14th Street West Bradenton 751-4045 Tues.-Fri. 10-5 pm Sat. 10-4 pm _5 ITHE MUSEUM Sea Local Art 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 REAL ANTIQUES Pressed Glass Furniture Estate Jewelry , Quimper Pottery and More T-- ranSers 4Xarket ---- ANTIQUES & ART 'sL 5351 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-8687 Next to Nikki's Island Treasures SUPER BOLW FLEAMAR ET Sunday Feb- 6 SItarts at 8arm at Ginny's Antiques & Art 5602 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 0. ,.* (Please park at the library) Also visit ( / .,,.. 'i Ginny's at the old IGA & Jane E's Bakery 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria PAGE 20 0 FEB. 2, 2005 M THE ISLANDER 64 days of nonviolence observance begins at AME By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School students have ac- cepted an invitation from Patrick Davis, president of the Ballard Elementary Student Council, to join in the eighth annual observance of "64 Days of Nonviolence -A Season of Peace." AME guidance counselor Cindi Harrison said she received a letter from Davis inviting all schools in Manatee County to join Ballard Elementary students in this international event. Harrison said AME students traveled to Ballard Elementary School last year to participate in the dedi- cation of its peace pole, which coincided with the cul- mination of the 2004 season of peace. This year Harrison said AME students are going to participate in some \%ay each day. -The event is spearheaded by cofounders of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and promotes nonviolence as a way to solve problems. The 64-day observance begins on the anni ersarN of the death of Mahatma Gandhi and ends on the an- niversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., two of the 20th century's champions of nonviolence. The purpose of the season is to honor the dignity and inherent worth of every human being through the practice of nonviolence. The principles of nonviolence are respect, oneness, cooperation, compassion, love and peace. Harrison said students will begin each day by ob- serving one of the 64 "daily commitments to live by" compiled by event sponsors on the AME morning show. These daily commitments include pledges such as "being honest with classmates," "making healthy choices for my body," "being an active listener," and "learning from mn mistakes." Harrison said she will be consulting with students from each class to plan activities and hopes to have at least one activity including Ballard students. Some of the acti% cities students have already suggested include a chalk walk displaying peace symbols, hanging a peace banner at city hall, forming a human peace chain in the court ard, and making peace lanterns. Educational crossing Sarasota Bay Estuary Program student intern Vanessa Venturini gives Anna Maria Elementary School students from Jane Ensworth's class a lesson ortypes of iangroves. wildlife and canal tides at Joan M. Durante Park on Longboat Key. Osprey pole Sarasota Bay Estuary : PProgram educational public outreach coordinator S Brie Willett S explains S efforts to provide nesting sites for Osprey in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to AME third- graders visiting Joan M. Durante Park. This pole was placed in the park a year ago to attract osprey whose habitat is being disturbed by residential growth. Trail blazers Third-grade students from Anna Maria Elementary School take in the landscape on a trail walk during a class field trip to Joan M. Durante Park on Longboat Key. Here Vanessa 'enuiriiii, a New College student completing an internship with the Sara oia Bay Estuary Program, points out the benefits of the sea grape tree. Students spent the morning in the park learning about the ecosys- tem. Islander Photos: Diana-Bog.an Anna Maria Elementary '. School menu Monday, Feb. 7 S Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Super Donut, Fruit S Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Ravioli, Fresh Baked Breadsticks, Baked Beans, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, "Shape-Up" Juice Bar Tuesday, Feb. 8 S Breakfast: Orange Muffin, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter . and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit S Lunch: Turkey Gravy on Mashed Potatoes, Fish Sticks, Biscuit, Oven Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches SWednesday, Feb. 9 S Breakfast: Egg Patty Square with Toast, Yogurt, .Cereal, Toast, Fruit S Lunch: Chicken Quesadillas, Spaghetti with Meat S Sauce, Breadsticks, Steamed Rice, Steamed Green SBeans, Chilled Pears Thursday, Feb. 10 S Breakfast: French Toast Glaze, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Muffin, Fruit S Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Egg Rolls, Potato "Smiles," S Fried Rice, Fresh Veggies with Dip, Orange Slices SFriday, Feb. 11 S Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit S Lunch: Pizza, Grilled Chicken Patty on Bun, Celery S and Carrot Sticks, Tossed Salad, Bananas and Straw- berries Juice and milk are served with every meal. * *6900e000e*00 00060 0 **** *0********** *** THE ISLANDER M FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 21 o m A I S$50 Prize! 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Feb. 6 Bucket of 50 wings, S one-topping pizza, A five beers and Quesadila Platter with guacamole and salsa, ser'ves- fourf Includes free delivery t to Eat on Anna MariaIsland t PRE-ORDER BY Deli-Style Restaurant SATURDAY NOON! 778-0411 5315 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 1A.M1Ae8i9A t WIVGS We've got the Swings for your Super Bowl party MILD* MEDIUM HOT 1 1BBQ* GARLIC Or try our Mexican specialties... fajita nachos cheese and chorizo dip chicken quesadillas fajitas burritos tacos mole chicken Dine In Take Out Free Delivery* 'Minimum $10 order Monday thru Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday Noon-8pm 8799 Cortez Road 941-761-3144 For the sophisticated Super Bowl fans... A wine sale Sas low as per bottle f b eer is more your style, we've got that, too! Anna Maria Island Liquor & Wine . 5321 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (Fitness Center Building) 778-5434 Please Drink Responsibly SUPER BOWIS fdtb Le eve M .** .: : ,', s 3' *.:- *,,.*' .. :-' .. i<,i ^ '' ^ ~ c iAw l **< Make it a VALENTINE'S WEEKEND! Let them enjoy their flowers EARLY! Make someone feel "FOREVER YOUNG"! Forever Young is our special featured Valentine's Rose 2005. BEST Quality. BEST Service. BEST Florist. Island Florist FOR YOUR VALENTINE! Our Valentine's hours for you: Saturday till 5 p.m., Sunday, February 13, from 10-4 p.m. --A--. ' SGrills and Smokers Natural lump coal Hot sauces and rubs Cooking accessories and more! MDA- A A A GI ILL STORE F- _ 5312 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-4751 800-771-7163 www.island-florist.com $30 UlfE~~ '7.. 91 '" -9 PAGE 22 E FEB. 2, 2005 a THE ISLANDER Wednesday, Feb. 2 7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-7062. S 9 a.m. -Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 1 p.m. Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island roundtable discussion of future club goals and objec- tives at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-6083. 6 to 7:30 p.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 pre-regis- tered. Thursday, Feb. 3 9:30 a.m. to noon -.Beginning watercolor class with Susie Cotton at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 4 to 6p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical Society presents the Jazz Preservation Band at the museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1514. Donation suggested. 7 p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Cen- ter, 23rd Street and Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. In- formation: 778-1915. Friday, Feb. 4 Noon to 9 p.m. "Instant Karma," an art show Featuring the work of John Lennon at St. Armands Circle in the Park, John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Infor- mation: 388-1554. Proceeds benefit the Florida Hurri- can'e Relief Fund. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. One-stroke painting class with Jo Gustavsen at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. 4p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical Society pre- sents "Isle of Destiny" screening at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1514. Donation suggested. 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Opening reception for "Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. "Personally Speaking" with actress Carolyn Michel reading selections from "Rose" and "Dorothy Parker" at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383- 8811, Fee applies. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Artists' reception for Artarget's "Minimal Art/Maximum Exposure" exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. 6 to 10 p.m. Artwalk at Village of the Arts, be- tween Ninth Street West and 14th Street West, Jazz festival The Historical Jazz Preservation Band will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in the parking lot of the Island Hitorical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The event kicks off the Anna Maria Historical Society's 15th anniversary celebration. A $5 donation is suggested. Refreshments will be' served but those attending should bring a chair. Parking will be available at the former Island Deli on Pine Avenue. For more information, call 778-1514. Bradenton. Information: 747-8056. 7p.m. USO Show at the American Legion Post No. 24,2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794- 3489. Fee applies. 8 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce presents "Dracula" at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Saturday, Feb. 5 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club breakfast meeting at Fit to Eat Deli, 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 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. JASON Live Expedition 2005: Dis- appearing Wetlands at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388- 4441. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of the Island Branch Library-book sale at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artwalk at Village of the Arts, between Ninth Street West and 14th Street West, Bradenton. Information: 747-8056. 11 a.m. to 7p.m. "Instant Karma," an art show featuring the work of John Lennon at St. Armands Circle in the Park, John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Infor- mation: 388-1554. Proceeds benefit the Florida Hurri- cane Relief Fund. 1 to 4 p.m. Local author Gene Ciliberti signs his book "I've Never Been Old Before" at Mama Lo's by the Sea, 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 705- 2757. 2 p.m. Sweet Adelines show at Neel Perform- ing Arts Center, Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-0218. Fee applies. 2 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce presents "Dracula" at the' Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. 8 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber.of Commerce presents "Dracula" at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE Capalbo sS 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 11am-1 Opm Sunday noon-9 CONTINENT 4 R ."rve ow for Ve I n Dit I BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wed.-Sat.ll a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH from 8 a.m. DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 p.m. (Closed Mon./Tues.) 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 JTAL BISTRO Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Sunday, Feb. 6 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "Instant Karma," an art show featuring the work of John Lennon at St. Armands Circle in the Park, John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Infor- mation: 388-1554. Proceeds benefit the Florida Hurri- cane Relief Fund. 2p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Chorus & Orchestra presents an "All American" concert at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-1716. Donation requested. Monday, Feb. 7 8:30 a.m. Internet class for beginners at the Is- land Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meeting with guest Louise Brudele, editor/publisher of West Coast Woman, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 741-9036. 6:30 p.m. -Artists Guild Gallery general meeting with guest speaker massage therapist Valeri DuCharme at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6694. Tuesday, Feb. 8 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Literary critic John Mellon at the Island Branch Library, 5701. Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 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 to.4 p.m. Veterans service officer at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Appointments: 749-3030. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. 2 to 5 p.m. Flu shots at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 779-9412. Fee applies. 6 to 7p.m. Manatee County Neighborhood En- hancement Grant information session at the South County Library, 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 749-3070. Wednesday, Feb. 9 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. : 10:30 a.m.- -Friends of the Island Branch Library book club at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 11:45 a.m. Off Stage Ladies auxiliary of the Is- land Players Valentine luncheon at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-4865. 12:30 to 4 p.m.-- Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community-Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies. 1:30 to 3 p.m. "Sjogren's TMJ. and Oral Hy- giene" presentation by dentist Robert Gordon at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. o Planning a fishing trip? Call about our %o big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! 794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida I--' _- . Artists guild meeting The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the Episco- pal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Valeri DuCharme will give presentation on massage therapy and chair massage demonstra- tion. DuCharme has been a licensed massage therapist since 1994 and has a background work- ing in hospital and clinical settings. She also. teaches massage therapy at Manatee Technical Institute in Bradenton. For more information, call 778-6694. Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 794-1400 ext. 224. Ongoing: "Over the Tavern" at the Island Players, corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, through Feb. 6. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. 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. Informa- tion: 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. 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 Education 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 Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 25. Information: 778- 2099. Fee applies. One-stroke painting class with Jo Gustavsen at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magno- lia Ave., Anna Maria, through Feb. 25. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Black-and-white photography class with Chris Galanopoulos and Jerry Quin at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 28. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., SCHNITZELHAUS "il The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach ,H:Heads Up! i rn.1 .r.D iT e: .",: : 1:i: I -3 4, I.... .r, I' .. i..I.: : : r. :, ;,_ S10 e ,than a mullet w.rapper, Th"e ls alfler 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach S 941-778-7978 Fax 778-9392 5( D 00 Bud Drafts and Food Specials during the Game! OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 23 Holmes Beach, through March 8. 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 Is- land Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave:, Anna Maria, through May 2. Information: 778-1908. Fee ap- plies. Jazz dance for ages 8-10 at the Anna Maria Is- land Community :Center, :407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through May-5. Information: 778-1908. Fee ap- plies. Opening reception for "Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through May 8. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies. Upcoming: Valentine Big Band Dance at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center Feb. 10. "How to Paint Your Shells" at Mote Marine Aquarium Feb. 10. AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Library Feb. 10. Art demonstration at the Artists Guild Gallery Feb. 10. Burns Court exclusive at the Education Center Feb. 10. "Sophisticated Ladies" at the Riverfront Theatre Feb. 10. Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Or- thodox Church, Sarasota Feb. 10-11. Open house at the Artists Guild Gallery Feb. 11. West Coast Symphony Valentine Pops at Neel Performing Arts Hall:Feb. 11. Herb Harris Jazz Trio at the Education Center Feb. 11. Privateer's Thieves Market at Coquina Beach Feb. 12. French market at Village of the Arts, Bradenton Feb. 12. Leon Merian at the Riverfront Theatre Feb. 12. Valentine Sweetheart Ball at the American Legion Post Feb. 12. American Association of University Women scholarship dinner and auction at the Holiday Inn Air- port Marina Feb. 13. Stepping-stone craft class at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center Feb. 14-15. "Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach" at the First United Methodist Church, Bradenton, Feb. 15. "Opera Night" at Temple Beth Israel Feb. 15. AARP driver safety course at the Island Branch Library Feb. 15-16. 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 I I IANY 3 s 1 99 FOOT-LONG L --T T~ .,- uJ U1 TY iOUR SUB l i l- TOASTEDI .L. n- . """""" Old Florida Stfle An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat 1 lam-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 ill I I I I I I r PAGE 24 J FEB. 2, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Lots of stuff coming up in the next few weeks Fans of Rick Catlin's "Greatest Generation" col- umn in the Islander may enjoy the festivities at the air- port in the next few days. Tours and flights are being offered-aboard two World War II airplanes, a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25 Mitchell, beginning today and running through Friday. The event is part of a "Wings of Freedom" tour. Tour charges are $7 for adults, $3 for children un- der 12. For $400, you can get a flight in the morning or at sunset. Sarasota's Brandy Marine Inc. organized. the festivities in an effort to "showcase the aircraft and veterans that helped keep the world free, to honor World War II veterans, and to educate young people ', about the role of these historic warbirds in U.S. his- tory," according to organizers. Tour hours are 3-4:40 p.m. Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday. The flights are scheduled an hour before the ground tours open and right after the tours close for the day and run about 30 minutes. Tours and flights will be out of Jones Avia- tion, on the north side of the Sarasota-Bradenton Inter- national Airport. Further information is available at 360-1015. Naked bike ride 2005 scheduled More fun than you may be able to stand \\ without many of your clothes on is coming to .our area Feb..13. The World Naked Bike Ride's Southern Hemi- sphere version is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Fort DeSoto Park, just north of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Pinellas County. "The World Naked Bike Ride has many messages," according to the group's announcement. "It began as an oil-dependency protest, but it has taken on the messages of body acceptance and earth-friendly living." Apparently more than bikes are allowed, but all must be non-motorized you can bike, run, walk, in- line skate, skateboard, and the like. And organizers add that "keeping in mind that the legal minimum attire in the park is thongs and G- strings, [and apparently some form of top] this is a 'bare as you dare' event" so the "Naked Bike Ride" title is not quite accurate. The group will gather at 1 p.m. at the last parking lot at North Beach at the park, then proceed to the ranger station and back, a distance of about seven miles. Enjoy, I guess, and although February seems a bit - chilly for such an event, it does seem to be a good start to Valentine's Day the next day. Pearl story The pearl is real, but the story behind it appears somewhat wild, to say the least. The world's largest pearl is purportedly a 14- pound, football-shaped monster that some have said dates back 2,500 years to Chinese philosopher Lao- Tzu, who carved his face and-that of Buddha and Confucius in the surface. It began as an amulet, then was placed in larger and larger clams as it grew bigger and bigger. The tale goes that it was lost in a shipwreck hun- dreds of years ago, then turned up in a giant clam in the Philippines in 1934. The diver who found it drowned trying to get it to the surface, and the village chief took possession and named it the Pearl of Allah. Apparently, a man named Wilburn Dowell.Cobb saved the chiefs son's life, and ended up with the pearl as a token of thanks. His heirs sold it to a Beverly Hills jeweler in 1980 for $200,000. Others joined in a part- nership to acquire the pearl. One of the partner's wives was killed in what was described as a contract killing. Her heirs won a $32.4 million wrongful death suit and want the pearl as part of the estate package. The pearl price today is estimated at more than $60 million. Moon Date 1'.' i' F, F Nf I f -.a AM HIGH r.II II'1 PM LOW . * rIc jh T 4-: c rn i.-.S I.,,jjr 1.-. 1W. la Seems like a lot of money for something that started as an irritation in a oyster shell, doesn't it? Wildfire fears Speaking of irritation, there are some statewide worries that we may be in for a wicked Florida wild- fire season this spring and summer and, yes, you can blame it on last summer's hurricanes. "From Naples to Pensacola, many once-scenic stands of trees are now tangled masses of trunks and' limbs," said Florida Agriculture and Consumer Ser- vices Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. "This addi- tional debris will make wildFires more difficult to con- trol and more dangerous for our firefighters." Bronson continued that. "Many trees damaged by uigh \ ind: or inundated b\ hea% Y rains are expected to die from insect and disease infestations over the next two years. This s scenario. combined with tinder-dry grasses and frost-damaged brush, means conditions in Florida are conducive to an active wildfire season." He urges caution-for anyone going out in the woods, especially smokers. An additional threat posed by wildfires is reduced visibility for motorists and the potential for crashes on the state's interstates. "Wildfires can occur throughout the year in Florida, but the most active part of the wildfire season is usually from January through May," according to Bronson. He said that Florida averages about 5,000 wildfires each year. Since Jan. 1, we've had 191 fires that have burned 547 acres, many caused by outdoor yard trash burns that got out of hand. Blue crab regulatory workshops set The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission has scheduled a series of public workshops regarding management of blue crabs and is seeking public input on proposals regarding a draft rule to de- velop a limited-entry program for the blue crab fishery. The nearest workshop to the Island is at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council offices, 4000 Gateway Center Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, on Feb. 22. Another hearing is Feb. 21 in Fort Myers at the East Room of the Old County Courthouse, 2115 Second St.. Both workshops will begin at 6 p.m. -The blue crab fishery has been in a state of decline for several years, FWC officials have said, and some form of regulation has been contemplated, hence the workshops. Fishing college this Saturday The Florida Fishing College is Saturda), Feb. 5, at the Manatee Convention Center in Palmetto, Doors open at 10 am. and the e\ent \ ill run through 6 p.m. There will be lectures about fishing from local guides, plus trade exhibits and educational booths. There will also be about $5,000 in door prizes given away. Cost is a whopping $2. Sandscript factoid After years of debate, anthropologists have appai- ently concluded that the hippopotamus is linked to a branch of prehistoric whales that also has as its descen- dants pigs and camels. The anthracotheres date back about 60 million years ago and have direct links to the oldestwhales, which were semi-aquatic, four-legged critters in South Asia. Island copies The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce donated its old photocopier to the Fort Ogden United Method- ist Church, which was totaled during Hurricane Charley. Chamber Ambassador and Islander representative Nancy Ambrose, along with husband David, were greeted by an enthusiastic congregation to receive the copy machine. Ambrose learned that there isn't another available copier in town. The congregation thanked the chamber for the gift. Pictured from left, Frank Willis and John Epperly of Fort Ogden United Methodist Church, David and Nancy Ambrose. UN E PETE WANTS YOU Mea eHom PTO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! --ig- Holmes m aPURE 24-hour self-serve car wash .C-s ord Si Static n Complete auto detailing <.:7 cas arid Serv ice Station *Quick lube Certified Full Automotive RepairQuick lube 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach ERICAN CAR WASH 779-0487 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 fat the corner of Gulf and Marina Drivel MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED TMiE' SLINO ll FEB: 2 2,L 2)5' iPAGE'25 Sheepies out there: Learn how to catch 'em Saturday By Capt. Mike Heistand Spring season for American red snapper opened yesterday. According to fishing regulators, the 2005 Gulf of Mexico commercial red snapper quota is 4.65 million pounds. Commercial fishing season is divided into spring and fall seasons, with the spring season calling for 3.1 million pounds available, with the sea- son running for commercial anglers from noon on the First of the month until noon on the 10th until the quota is reached. Don't forget the Florida Fishing College from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Manatee Convention Center in Palmetto. I'll be talking about winter fishing at 2 p.m., and hope to see all of you there. Last week's fishing action was a little slow due to Sthe weather, but there were still some good reports of sheepshead up to 7 pounds by any of the structures in the bays or offshore, plus lots of trout and reds. Offshore action for grouper and snapper remains good to excellent, with good catches coming in from less than 1-00 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. And shook season reopened Feb. 1, so good luck on catching those big linesiders you've been seeing for the past few weeks. Capt. Hank Williams said offshore grouper fish- ing has remained steady, with good catches of red and blacks to 15 pounds coming to the coolers, plus snap- per to 4 pounds.. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said offshore bottom fishing is still excellent, with great catches of grouper and snapper coming back to the docks almost every day. Grouper action is still great in less than 100 feet of water in the Gulf, and amber- jack are thick on the offshore, deepwater artificial reefs. In the backwaters, trout seems to be making a good showing with shrimp under popping corks, and sheepshead are clustered around almost any struc- ture in the bays or inlets. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's putting his charters onto all the sheepshead you could want right now, plus some redfish, trout and snook in the canals near the Iland Capt. Matt Denham out of Catchers said he's been offshore most of the week and caught a bunch of gag grouper to 25 pounds, red grouper to 15 pounds, mangrove and lane snapper to 5 pounds, plus amber- jack to 30.pounds. Most of the best action has come from about 150 feet of water, Capt. Matt added. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's getting the usual backwater bounty: Redfish, trout and sheepshead from Terra Ceia Bay, all on artificial bait. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said there are lots of small sheepshead coming onto the dock, but the big female sheepies don't seem to be biting of late but should turn on any day now. There are a few black drum being caught, plus whiting, flounder and reds, he added. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, reports continue to come in on nice-sized whiting, sheepshead, plus small grouper and flounder. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said fishing has been slow but there are still some good reports of small. flounder, black drum, sheepshead and 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 ,$A Mon- Fri $40.TAX 7-8am $55 Until Noon +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $45 Noon-2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART 2 After 2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART TT' TT 'T Good-sized gag grouper Brooke Johnson, 13, of Kansas City, Mo., on her first offshore fishing trip, caught this nice-sized gag grouper on a four-hour charter with Capt. Larry McGuire,. using a Spanish sardine as bait. She caught the fish in about 55 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. small snapper caught. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said people are.doing well with redfish in Terra Ceia Bay on higher tides. Black drum are a good bet in the Mana- tee Ri er, and sheepshead are an excellent catch in the river or in the bays. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, regulars said they've been hitting lots of sheepshead around the bridges and piers, some trout in the canals, with best results coming when the water is warmer in the mid- day hours. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's finding good catches of mangrove snapper, sheepshead, trout and redfish, and summed it up by stating that weather and wind made last week a pretty good fishing week. SCapt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said fishing is tougher right now due to red tide. "Typically, the red tide has been offshore three to 10 miles," he said, "but we've been fishing in the area without red tide, and the only 'fish kills' we've seen have been in our boat!" Charters have been "killing" gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, amberjack, mangrove DEE SEA FISHING ,. Sailing Daily 9am.3 pm .. v *vStf ', -..... 's .:.s:'o .. ; . 75' SEA Fox ": For Reservations Cdl17#95-1930 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 snapper, margates, porgys, sea bass and triggerfish, most within 55 to 115 feet of water offshore using live pinfish, frozen sardines or shrimp as bait.' Capt. Zach.Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said he's getting good catches of sheepshead to 7 pounds. Trout fishing remains excellent, and last week's catch-and-ielease snook fishing was good. He's also putting his charters onto lots of redfish. On my boat Magic, we caught sheepshead to 4 pounds, some trout, black drum to 6 pounds and lots of redfish up to 20 inches in length. 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. & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 S State Cert. 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 r PAGE 26 M FEB. 2, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Bistros run past Jessie's in basketball contest By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Bistros rode a stifling defense and the hot shooting hand of Hailey Dearlove to a 30-11 victory over Jessie's Island Store on Saturday, Jan. 29, in Anna Maria Island Community Center Division III basketball action. Jessie'.s, which began the day tied for second place, held one lead in the game early in the first quar- ter after Jack Titsworth made one of two free throws to give Jessie's a 3-2 lead. Hailey Dearlove erased that deficit when she grabbed a rebound and drove the length of the court for a layup to give Bistros a 4-3 lead at the 4:50 mark of Sthe second quarter a lead they would not relinquish. Dearlove took a pass on an inbounds play from Becca Butler and scored on a 10-foot baseline shot for a 6-3 lead and followed that up with a steal and a layup for an 8-3 lead. Daniel Pimental momentarily stopped the slide when he banked in a shot from the foul line with 2:59 to play in the half,-but Dearlove came right back down the court and banked a shot in from the wing for a 10-5 lead. A steal and another layup from Dearlove extended the Bistros lead to 12-5 with 49 seconds left in the half. Bistros got another defensive stop and attempted to pass the ball down low to Butler. Butler missed her shot, but grabbed the rebound and passed outside to an open Giorgio Gomez, who banked the ball in for a 14- 5 Bistros lead as the half came to a close. The second half was more of the same, with Dearlove maintaining the hot hand, scoring 12 points down the stretch. Dearlove finished with a game-high 22 points in addition to three steals, three rebounds and two assists as the Bistros cruised to victory. Butler fin- WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS Heated Pools, Tennis Courts and Hot Tub with beautifully manicured acreage. 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Pimental led Jessie's with six points and three re- bounds, while Titsworth hauled down six rebounds and scored three points. Julian Botero completed the scor- ing for Jessie's with two points in the loss. In other Division III action: Dips 13, Harry's 10 Justin Gargett scored five of his game-high 11 points in the fourth quarter to help Dips Ice Cream rally for a 13-10 victory over Harry's Continental Kitchens on Saturday, Jan. 29. Teammate Zach Guerin added Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. L Competitive rates. L Local experts with the power to say "YES:' to your home loan. -- i Up-front approval* at the time of application. LA As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. A Loan amounts to $6 million. Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave. W. 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Jessie's 12, Paradise 8 Julian Botero scored four points, while Grant Bower and Daniel Pimental scored three points apiece during Jessie's Island Store's four-point victory over A Paradise Realty on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Jack Titsworth added two points to complete the scoring for Jessie's in the win. Josh Schmidt led all scorers with five points while A Paradise teammates Ryan Gilman and Tia Borso added two and one point respectively. Premier Division: ReMax 71, IRE 60 Chase Parker scored 24 points, including three three-pointers and Franklin Moore added 17 points during ReMax Gulfstream Realty's 71-60 victory over Island Real Estate on Saturday, Jan. 29. Spencer Carper chipped in with 16 points, while Luis Leon and Pedro Alvarez each added six points in the victory. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE A nYLvau M cwia lavd A v. ra / ...,, A ccod^tn~n>lomtv^ SEASON HAS ARRIVED! 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Mike 800-367-1617 a C941-778-"6696 Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC WWW.MIKENORMANREALTY.COM HOLMES BEACH Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 Island Real Estate was led by Tyler Bekkerus' 39 points, which included five three-pointers and 18 points from Josh Elsenheimer. Ian Douglas scored three points, while Phelps Tracy and Jamie Urch each added two points to complete the scoring for IRE in the loss. West Coast Air 65, Glass & Screen.49 Clay Orr poured in 31 points to lead last place West Coast Air Conditioning to a big victory over first-place Anna Maria Glass & Screen on Saturday, Jan. 29. Brian Cziraky added 19 points for West Coast, which also received seven points from Anthony Rosas and four points from Taylor Manning in the win. David Buck's 20 points and 11 points from Jake Stebbins led Anna Maria Glass & Screen in the loss. Zach Schield chipped in with seven points, while Der- rick Gargett scored six points and Matt McDonough finished with five. Glass & Screen 73, ReMax 62 Anna Maria Glass & Screen rode a balanced scor- ing attack that saw four players score in double figures during its 73-62 victory over ReMax Gulfstream Realty on Wednesday, Jan. 26. David Buck led the way with 27 points, while Zach Schield added 20 points to the victory.,Chad Reed and Matt McDonough each scored 10 points while Sarah Lancillo finished with six points.. Chase Parker's 33 points led all scorers, while ReMax teammate Spencer Carper scored 10 points. Franklin Moore added eight points and Jordan Graeff finished with seven points in the loss for ReMax. IRE 71, West Coast Air 42 Twenty-two points from Tyler Bekkerus and 21 -. r '.. ;* ,,' i : l... .. BAYFRONT HOME One year old, excellent income producer. 5BR/ 5BA, elevator, swimming pool, private dock, 4-car garage. Owner financing. $1.75 million 778-5409 billandjean@tampabay.rr.com A' j .1g, , : . 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B'IAG E*IG EE*.11 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS THE ISLANDER E FEB. 2, 2005 N PAGE 27 to rally for a 33-22 victory on Thursday, Jan. 27, in Division I basketball action. Publix, which remained in a tie for first place with the victory, was led by Justin Dearlove's 11 points and 10'points from Egan Fridenberg. Ben Valdivieso added eight points, includ- ing four in the pivotal fourth quarter, while Hunter Hardy finished with four points. LPAC was led by 10 points from Whitney Bauer and eight points from Broderick West. Matt Shafer contributed seven points to the LPAC attack that also received four points from Jason Rappe and three points from Ryan Guerin in the loss. Observer 31, A&E 26 Grant'Lukitch poured in 10 first-quarter points on the way to a game-high 19 to lead Longboat Observer to a five-point win over Air & Energy on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Lukitch received support from teammates Celia Ware, who scored nine points, and Billy Alstrom, who finished with two points. Air & Energy was led by Garrett Secor's 14 points, while leading scorer Corbin Kitchen and Kevin Callahan each finished with four points. Jordan Sebastiano completed the A&E scoring with two points in the loss. Division II: Oyster Bar 22; STGC 19 Matt Bauer scored nine points and Sarah Howard added eight points as the Anna Maria Oyster Bar earned a come-from-behind victory over STGC in Di- vision II basketball on Friday, Jan. 28. Molly Slicker and Zach Evans each scored two points, while Blake Rivers finished with one point. Chandler Hardy's eight points and six points from Ally Titsworth paced the STGC scoring effort. Kelly PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE ACROSS FROM BEACH on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. Completely upgraded block building with newer A/C, electrical, plumbing, three bathrooms, 12 parking spaces. 2,970 square feet. Call for details 716-983-5648. 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PAGE 28 E FEB. 2, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Anna Maria Island Community Center basketball standings as of Jan. 29 Team Premier Division West Coast Air Glass & Screen IRE 3 ReMax Division I Observer Publix A&E LPAC Division II Duncan Oyster Bar STGC Danziger Galati Division III Bistros Dips Jessie's Harry's Paradise Wins 6 5 5 2 6 6 3 1 7 5 4 1 1 8 5 5 2 0 Losses 2 3 6 2' 2 5 7 0 2 3 6 7 0 3 3 '6 8 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Guerin added four points, while Emnil White scored one point to complete the STGC scoring in the loss. STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you appreciate someone who believes in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals. Nicole Skaggs Island Specialist A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 Duncan 21, Danziger 13 Duncan Real Estate defeated Danziger Allergy & Sinus on Friday, Jan. 18, behind 11 points from Jay Beard and four points apiece from Chandler McClung and Ashley Waring. Joey Garbus added two points as Duncan remained undefeated and atop the Division II standings. SGlen Bower scored 11 points to, lead Danziger Al- Ilerg\ & Sinus, \ hichi alo received two points from SDy lin Riley in the loss. STGC 12, Galati 7 STGC rode a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring to a fiv\e-point victory over Galati Marine on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Ally Titsworth and Chandler Hardy led the \ ay with four points apiece, while Kelly Guerin and Rachael White each added two points to the win. MacKenzie Kosfeld scored four points and Martine Miller added three points to lead Galati Marine in the loss. Duncan 16, Oyster Bar 11 Duncan Real Estate received scoring efforts from five players on Monday, Jan. 24, to help them earn a 16-11 victory over the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Ashley Waring scored six points and Chris Callahan added five points for Duncan, which also received two points apiece from Jay Beard and Kyle Crum in the victory. Molly-Slicker's-career-high seven points led the 0) ster Bar, which also received two points each from Zach Evans and Blake Rivers in the loss. GREAT VIEW!! 2BR/2BA, sauna, fireplace, spacious wrap-around deck with views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, downstairs office. 2408 Avenue A, $549,000. S' dialdelbie@diamondshores.com ,^ .Office: 779-1811 *: --*;i ..Cell: 40.0-1172 .: The Islander AMI basketball scoring leaders as of Jan. 22 Name, Team Avg. PPG Premier Divison Clay Orr, West Coast Air 30 David Buck, Glass & Screen 23.8 Tyler Bekkerus, IRE 21.3 Josh Elsenheimer, IRE 19.9 Spencer Carper, ReMax 13.8 Division I Corbin Kitchen, A&E 14.6 Grant Lukitch, Observer 13.8 Justin Dearlove, Publix 11.6 Garrett Secor, A&E 9.5 Celia Ware, Observer 9.3 Division II Chris Callahah, Duncan 10:1 Martine Miller, Galati 9.1 Matt Bauer, Oyster Bar 9 Glenn Bower, Danziger, 7.8 Ashley Waring, Duncan 6.8 Division III Hailey Dearlove, Bistros 12.4 Justin Gargett, Dips 6.3 Daniel Pimental, Jessies 5 Zach Guerin, Dips 4 Johnny Mattay, Dips 3.4 Galati 21, Danziger 19 Galati Marine earned their first victory of the sea- son on Monday, Jan. 24, behind a 13-point scoring ef- fort from Martine Miller. Miller made one foul-shot in the .fourth quarter to go along.,with a basket by PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE .4 Phase itrodutory price starting $112,900. 1,2,3,4br un its aV ailable now. -Close to beaches s&-hpping.Limited introductory'pricing! 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PRICED TO SELL! $625,000 941-807-4661 heatherabsten@yahoo.com I I -, THE ISLANDER E FEB. 2, 2005 U PAGE 29 Center basketball schedule Premier Division (ages 14-17) Feb. 2 8 p.m. ReMax vs. West Coast Air Feb. 5 Noon West Coast Air vs. IRE Feb. 5 1 p.m. ReMax vs. Glass & Screen Feb. 7 8 p.m. WestCoast Air vs. Glass & Screen Division I (ages 12-13) Feb. 3 8 p.m. Feb. 5 4 p.m. Feb. 5 5 p.m. Feb. 8 8 p.m. Division II (ages 10-11 Feb. 2 7 p.m. Feb. 4 7 p.m. Feb. 4 8 p.m. Feb. 7 6 p.m. Feb. 7 7 p.m. Division Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 III (ages 8-9) 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Observer vs. Publix Publix vs. LPAC A&E vs. Observer Observer vs. LPAC ) STGC vs. Danziger Oyster Bar vs. Danziger Duncan vs. Galati Duncan vs. Oyster Bar Galati vs. Danziger Jessie's vs. Harry's Bistros vs. A Paradise A Paradise vs. Dips Bistros vs. Harry's A Paradise vs. Jessie's Jessie's Island Store guard Grant Bowier drives to the basket as Denver Hardy defends during Division III basketball action at the Center. Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 MacKenzie Kosfeld to give Galati its winning margin. Sheldon Phillips added four points, while Morgan Welch scored two. Danziger Allergy & Sinus was led by Emma Barlow's 10 points and seven points from Glenn Bower. Matt Danziger scored two points to complete the scoring for Danziger in the loss. Little League announces registration dates Anna Maria Island Little League is back and bet- ter than ever, according to the Anna Maria'Island Com- munity Center, which runs the program. One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. W he\n ou choos- Chiase |I S a re guaranteed by a .ariesc ' of productser ooer ed b t %one of th nation op mortgdge lender' , Plus. de kno..lcdge of l,.n officers like Ron Hayes who are tarnliliir with and dedicated Co your local cornmunri . 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VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com The Neal Team ON TF a-.I7"^-..--***"-.F";a-i^MaBBa IE GULF STEPS TO BEACH ....,. Beautiful 3BR pool homes with quality finishes. , :: -m.- ..''.": t rt C uB. IB267502. Diane Harrison an up -- 941-544-3346 Dr. Nelson Neal ROSA DEL MAR 941-544-8987 Luxurious condo with 30 foot balcony overlooking sunsets in .... ..... ..... -. .. EL azure waters of Gulf of Mexico. Large 3BR/3.5BA with elegance 306 A 56th 306 B 56th throughout. Currently under IB266324. IB267502. 423 Arm... s rcle construction. Buy now! $1,700,000 $750000 $799,000 Sarasota and up. IB258448. "- Sara-so.ta- 7,.< ..-. .... .. t- ~ ---Z.''. ... ., ,. ..o a. -ga LL _* :.z.. t" --ei2 -:-. t. 'tc E ;.-7"%'''g'%r *' t & a .1 =, PAGE 30 0 FEB. 2, 2005 U THE ISLANDER I L A N STERLING SILVER JEWELRY at Cosmic Sense Jewelry, booth 228-230 at Red Barn Flea Market. (941) 745-9010. 15 percent off with ad. Visit us at www.Floridasilverjewelry.com. Free shipping. STAIRLIFTS FOR SALE by qualified installer. Try before you buy. Free home demonstration. (941) 748-7670. www.suncoaststairlifts.com. LARGE POTTED PLANTS! Moving, must sell to good homes. Palms, ferns, bananas, all kinds. Must see! (941) 778-1567. -. ELECTRIC SCOOTER: NEW 250 lb., 25 mph ca- pacity. 10-mile range. Cost $400, now $250. (941) 792-8721. 4212 La Costa Cove. SOFA FOR SALE: Beautiful, comfortable and just like new! Floral print, jewel tones. $150. (941) 778-2847. TONY .LITTLE GAZELLE Elite exercise machine with instructional video. Good condition. Only $120. (941) 778-4014. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: three-piece, holds 36- inch television, cream color, Florida style. Lots of storage. $425. (941) 778-7417. WALL UNIT: Four-piece Italian glass top, lacquer bottom, holds 32-inch television, $899; coffee and sofa tables $175/set; upholstered loveseat, $150. (941) 794-6855. ISLAND PLAYER'S PECAN SALE: Mammoth halves! New crop. $7 lb. Now available at The Islander news- paper. Proceeds benefit the Island Players. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thurs- day, Friday, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales racks. Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. PEBBLE SPRINGS Clubhouse: 8am-1pm Saturday, Feb. 5. Clothing,.jewelry, baked goods, books, rum- mage and more. Manatee and 59th Street West, Bradenton. ONE DAY ONLY! 8am-4pm Saturday, Feb. 5. 205 Palmetto Ave., Anna Maria. TRASH & TREASURE sale: 8am-noon. Saturday, Feb. 5. Continental breakfast. Recreation hall of Gulfshore Mobile Park, 3710 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. YARD SALE: 9am-4pm Friday, Feb. 4. Bedroom set, queen bed, children's clothes, toys, Pak-n-Play, kitchen items, garage items, day bed, Pottery Barn stools, pictures, shelves, desk, rugs, books. 317 Tarpon, Anna Maria. YARD SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, Feb. 5., Holmes Beach. Clothing, miscellaneous treasures. Come see! 456 63rd St., Holmes Beach. ESSENCE OF TIME: January clearance and side- walk sale! Out with the old stuff, in with the new! Up to 50 percent off and more. Saturday, Feb. .5. Holmes Boulevard. BINGO! Annie Silver Community Center. Every Thursday through March 31, 7pm; Prizes, refresh- ments. Everyone welcome! Smoke free. 103 23rd St., Corner of Avenue C and 23rd Street, Bradenton Beach. For information call (941) 778-1915. REPLACEMENT FILTERS and service for Aquasana Pure Water Systems is available locally. Call Metro Home Supply, authorized Florida dealer. (941) 359-3799. WANTED TO RENT: GOLF CART space to in Holmes Beach. Tom Steele. (941) 792-2185. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. AMI KIWANIS CLUB fruit orders benefit Island chil- dren. Order delicious oranges and grapefruit pack- ages for shipment to friends and family from mem- ber Rich Bohnenberger,, (941) 778-0355. Order through May 2005. PILATES AND YOGA at Anna Maria Art League. Pilates, Monday, 9-10arn; Yoga, Thursday, 9- 10:15am. Beginning to intermediate. $6/class. Drop- ins welcome. Instructor Preston Whaley Jr. (941) 778-3996. NEED A GIFT? Artists will design and create unique art, stained glass, paintings, painted furniture and more! Restless Natives, Island Shopping Center, 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2624. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- , tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. -" ; ., Cl ,' ,-- .-"' "-; "'- ; 7-' -" 1 .'/" o i I* .. 2 >- ,- '.3 I t...-. .' ..* :--.--. : ..-_".." o",: : : :2: ";. -": --- -iV i < % .'. .. '" -.. .. "-* --:' --^ ". -'" ; ". .--. -:--"'- ofr 4cYi'-c DE! ISLAND INSIDE UPDATE ILOCI ME 11I -Hl, t '- i p^-x REDON POOL, N v*.''.-,? 'i, 4 SIREABLE END UNIT. 2BR/2BA, BEAUTIFUL INSIDE. D'S BEST VIEW. SUPER, GREAT LOCATION! $539,500. )E AND OUT. $959,000. .... :, -:;p ;- -.,.;-. ...;,. . TED 2BR/1BA IN A SUPER NATION. GREAT RENTAL INCOME. $499,000. E INSIDE AND OUT, HEATED IEW LANDSCAPING, 2BR/2BA, VIEWS! $695,000. COMMUNITY BOAT DOCK. GREAT LOCATION. $750,000. ON GULF DRIVE. EQUIPMENT, BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE. NEW PRICE $650,000. 3BR/2BA, RE-DONE INSIDE AND OUT. NEW DOCK AND BOAT LIFT. I i.. 3BR/3BA AND 2BR/1BA, UPDATED, HEATED POOL, BEAUTIFUL! $825,000. ......'- '.^ -.-- z"."'---'," '*^-. m).a s 3BR/2BA GREAT LOCATION. 4BR/3.5BA, STEPS TO THE BEACH. OPEN PLAN, DECKS EVERYWHERE. $545,000. WHAT'S YOURS WORTH? Reach Richard toll free (877) 778-6066 See more photos at www.ReachRichard.com or stop by and see Richard Freeman U-im .. .. . --------------- Jj- THE ISLANDER U FEB. 2, 2005 M PAGE 31 A N 'D C S LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774. TRANSPORATIO 2000 DODGE CARAVAN: 68,000 miles, four new tires, strong air conditioning, power everything, towing package. Excellent condition. $8,500. (941) 778-7901. MOTOR HOME: 1995 21-foot Winnegago Rialta, sleeps three-four. One owner, garaged housed. Dual air conditioning, new tires, gas/electric refrig- erator. 15-17 miles per gallon. 58,000 miles. $19,000. (941) 778-7152. 1999 SATURN WAGON: White, automatic,.19,000 miles, excellent condition. $5,800 or best offer. (941) 383-2387. E-mail skitee@maine.rr.com 1992 LINCOLN TOWNCAR: 50,200 original miles, one owner, canvas top, loaded. $6,000. Contact Bill. (941) 518-9300. 1997-FORD THUNDERBIRD: V-8, leather, one owner, alarm, all maintenance records. 105,000 miles, great car, great condition. $3,950 or best of- fer. (941) 778-4730. 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. 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, propeller. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3,500. (941) 723-i1107. 1976 BUCANEER 32-foot center cockpit sailboat Florida cruiser. Four-foot draft, new Yanmar engine, sails,.television, microwave. $18,000 or best offer. Call Steve (941) 778-2100, e-mail captnse @netzero.net. 1992 HUNTER SAILBOAT: 23.5 foot. 2003 Honda four-stroke 15-hp with power tilt. Water ballast, trailerable, walk through transom, swing keel, new bottom paint. $6,500. (941) 779-2129. BOAT LIFT AVAILABLE for rent. Access to Gulf, north end of Anna Maria. Call for more details (941) 778-2778. 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 backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. FISHING FOR a good deal' .' -_'_- "_._'__ .j ? Look in The 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. BABYSITTE'R: 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 Jessica Lord, (941) 747-2495. RETIRED NURSE/caregiver available. No lifting. References, reasonable. (941) 746-9246. 'REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two ex- perienced agents needed for fast paced; high traf- fic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not Franchised". Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. ONLINE'SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. Located just four miles from beaches' Updaled, fantastic 2BR,2BA with vaulted ceilings, new appliances, enclosed lanai and private back- yard. Dogs and kids welcome! Top school dis- trict and convenient to shopping, medical and banks. Heated pool, spa and tennis. $217,000. tocfli:cezn 4 i6-e fo/ zppS. i/can~ Leyiours. Spectacular direct Gulf views from this 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished beach retreat. Extensive 35- foot terrace overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Com- plex allows one to seven day rentals with resident on-site managers. Miles of gorgeous while sand beaches. Heated pool, clubhouse and great mid- Longboat Key location. $859.000. A quaint, adorable 2BR/1BA home in the his- torical village of Longboat Key. Properly sits three homes from Sarasota Bay. Community boat ramp. $419,000. Fantastic Anna Maria beach retreat! Updated 2BR/2BA ground floor beach walkout with ex- cellent location. Desirable complex with two heated pools. Did I mention Gull view9 Island value! $449,000. A yacht club community with all the amenities starting a-om the $400's Longboal Key 2BR townhouse. Mint and turn- key furnished, garage, pnvate landscaped lot, exclusive Gulffront beach pavilion, two heated pools and docks up to a 23 fool boat ai $120! year. Shows beautifully, A rare find. $465.000. The La Flamme Team _ Cindy (941) 780-8000 Gary (941) 725-0928 Toll Free (800) 335-5543 , E-mail us! lbkrealestate@yahoo.com i Three-level, maintenance-free townhomes, water views, deeded boat slips, 3,600 total sf, individual elevators FEE SIMPLE POOL TENNIS HEALTH Coastine Investmet Realty (941) 359714 or Beth Kefey (941)70S5-750 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive S Longboat Key www.wedebrock.com PAGE 32 I FEB. 2, 269 i THE ISLANIjER IAI E R ABFIEDi QUALIFIED CHEF/SOUS chef for busy continental restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ap- ply 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 Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria or call (941) 778-3953. DISHWASHER/SERVER with experience only. Also, busperson; 5610 Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key. (941) 383-0013. RETAIL SALES FULL and part time at growing Bradenton Beach retail store. Computer knowledge..' (941) 794-8640 or 778-5311. AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR wanted for Island Fit- ness Club. Fax resume, (941) 778-7512. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Expand your horizons, meet interesting people, learn about Florida.history. South Florida Museum, 10th Street West, Bradenton. Join us for new volunteer coffee 10am- noon Monday, Feb. 7. Snow birds, retired educa- tors, interested people welcome! Call (941) 746- 4131, ext. 27. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En- glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our se- cure server? Check it out at www.islander.org, where you can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. off 0=11^ R HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS for sale. 18-years experience. Complete on-the-job certified training. One full year's support free. Probable earnings $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. FOR SALE: WEST Bradenton hair-styling salon business. Owner needs to retire due to health rea- sons. Call after 6pm, Monday through Friday. (941) 798-3754. 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. 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. -- -- _-_-.- ---- HALF BLOCK TO PALMA SOLA BAY -- . You won't find a finer home anywhere near this S+ price. Total high end remodel. 3BR/2BA. No deed restrictions. $299.900. -9 01, W. 1, q. NOTARY PUBLIC: Civil marriages and renewal of wedding vows, sunset beach setting or wherever. Norman R. Veenstra, (941) 778-5834. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. 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. 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. 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. BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home man- agement/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. (941) 730-5318. I DON'T CUT corners, I clean corners. Affordable, dependable cleaning. Chamberlain Professional Cleaning, (941) 778-7770. References available. WEST COAST NUISANCE Wildlife service: Critter problems and nuisances. Raccoons our specialty! Live trapped and relocated. State licensed by F.W.C. (941) 778-3455 or mobile 24-hour emer- gency. 720-4152. VILLAGE GREEN VILLA $265,000 Large 2BR/2BA unit with a den, family room and Florida room. Two-car garage.and steps to pool. iB504218 VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY $525,000 '- Enjoy the Island breeze from the large screened porch of this elevated 2BR/2BA home. Open plan with new carpet and paint. New roof. Great location close to post office, shopping and the fishing pier. IB104647 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com Island Aussie 5 Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. S(941) 545-0206 Wayne Harris, P.A. (941) 713-4134 www.AussieGeoff.com 'j '" .'. *- '. "-" : -' "L_*- A Ci' '1 ? -' "- 7 "^ .- z- ..: .- - .Iwua H i One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all trendy restaurants and boutiques of Bradenton Beach. Real hip village atmosphere. 2BR/2BA. turnkey fur- nished. Room for pool. $525,000. HIDING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND _.____ ME NEEL REALTOR . 941-89-556 WWW.ELLWTHME.CO WATERWAY CONDO! 2BR/2BA on canal with peak :4 g"._' Palma Sola Bay! Totally .... remodeled, decorator furnished, Ia ll:n ceramic tile, kitchen-aid appliances, boat docks, heated Sp.:-:'. jacuzzi and tennis. Minutes to G alf beaches and shopping! i Asking $349,900. BAYFRONT DUPLEX! Serene location on Sarasota Bay with gorgeous views! 3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA with two boat docks and vacant lot on bay! Great for second home or investment! Asking $959,900. TRIPLEX STEPS TO BEACH! Super investment or second home with rentals. 3BR/IBA, 2BR/1BA and IBR/IBA. Tile, wood floors, new air conditioner, cabinets, decks and stairs. Partially furnished! Owner/agent. Asking $589,000. gt Deborah Thrasher RE/MAX Excellence : (941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com ANNA MARIA S IS LAND : REAL ESTATE LLC GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA Turnkey furnished. Gulffront complex. Open plan, breakfast bar, dining room, walk-in closets, 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 fur- nished. Appliances both sides. Utility with washer/dryer, residential area, room for pool. $675,000. ISLAND TRIPLEX 2,BR/1.5BA plus 1BR/1BA,and 2BR/1BA. Great investment! Watch the sunset as you collect rent from these charming units. Easy to see, call for appointment. Just steps to beautiful beach. $749,000. KEY WEST-STYLE 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. LARGE SHELL POINT CONDO 2-3BR/2BA. Nicely furnished. Spacious pan- eled den with walk-in closet and mirrored wall. Indoor utility room with washer, dryer and sink. Great location in newer section, near heated pool. Tennis, putting green, car- port. Locked private storage room. Central Holmes Beach location, near library, shop- ping and restaurants. Call to see. $369,900. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA MLS S6iiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com LET "MEL" FIND IT FOR YOU! V P~c-' "* 300, Gul.f:brive-- Holmes Beach, Fl 3"421.7- Tlf Islander. Since 1992 ail B Realty Sof Anna Maria Inc. S778-7244 9?6'r te ww ated 4 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY North Beach Village #55 3BR/2.5BA townhome, completely renovated and turnkey furnished. A must see. Only $539,000. PERICO BAY CLUB, 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished waterfront villa. Great location. Minutes to everything! Gated community with many amenities. $327,000. RUNAWAY BAY, updated 1 BR/1BA condo just steps to the beach. Great rental property. Turnkey furnished, heated pool, 'tennis courts and community fishing dock. $345,600. ISLAND GETAWAY, beautifully remodeled 2BR/2BA single family villa. Turnkey furnished. Quiet Holmes Beach location. One block to the beach and a view of Spring Lake. $377,600. BEST BUY ON LONGBOAT KEYIII 2BR/2BA freestanding villa with wood floors. Private beach access, marina, boat slips. 55- plus. $310,000. LOWEST PRICE CANAL HOME ON LONGBOAT KEYI 2BR/ 2BA, large bedrooms, beautiful open-beam vaulted ceilings, solid wood and tile flooring. No bridges to bay, lots of charac- ter! Build up for bay views! $625,000. CALL TODAY! I (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com' THE ISLANDER U FEB. 2, 2005 U PAGE 33 SSimply the Best ON THE GULF Completely remodeled. Tile floors throughout. Great views! 2BR/2BA, completely turn- key furnished. Large pool, covered parking. ~. > = m m -lrrso~sr~oaais BAYFRONT Panoramic view of the bay. Very pri- vate, lush landscaping. 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. GULF FRONT 6 UNITS Beautifully remodeled apts. From 3 BR/3BA to one bedroom. Small heated pool. Turnkey furnished. ' ,t ','. .~ ..-." . .. , DOLLHOUSE Desirable 'neighborhood close to Manatee High School. Like new condition. Totally renovated. Perfect 2BR/1BA starter, retirement, or rental home. A darling nest for the winter snowbird.. $129,000. . "- -. ,.i..:S;. .......'L MaateHig Sch ike nw cni' T : l' y KEY ROYAL CANAL Remodeled 3BR/2BA, tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, all new appli- ances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end with great view to Bimini Bay. Very large lot with room for pool or expansion. GULFFRONT DUPLEX Wonderful ground level, 2BR/1BA, each side turnkey furnished.' Large screened porches and patios. Lots of possibilities. Great beach! S i "m wli~t~ ;, -, ~:i ;* o;rL~ x*I' AP '' s II,. 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. BRAND NEW DIRECT GULF VIEW Striking un- obstructed view across from the Gulf and beaches. 3BR/3BA, two-car garage. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike 800-367-1617 Norm n 941-778-6696 Nor man 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLM L www.mikenormanrealty.com ES BEACH A-T I "I !' - - -- -- rM 1r PAGE 34 0 FEB. 2, 2005 U THE ISLANDER S -L ANDl DE INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small busi- nesses. We do all states and electronic filing. Call Pat (941) 761-8156, Kenney Tax Service. JACKSON HOLMES PAINTING: The Island's hon- est and dependable painting service. Interior, exte- rior, faux painting, cabinet refinishing. References. Free estimates. (941) 795-2771. HANDY MAN HELPING Hands: No job too big or too small. Insured. Call (941) 795-7058. ESP CLEANING: Elite Service Professionals. Resi- dences and offices professionally cleaned. Gift cer- tificates! Surprise your Valentine! Insured. Maria and. Steve (941) 753-9906. PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE: Kelley Ragan. Cus- tom portraits, weddings, beach photography. Infor- mation at Restless Natives, (941) 779-2624. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. Information at, Restless Natives, (941) 779-2624. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and per- sonalized 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. Sunbow Bay: Live the view! Sun- splashed setting on waterway just minutes to beautiful beaches. 2BR/2BA condo. $349,900. Casco Dorado: First floor villa on canal. 2BR/2BA. Bring your boat and enjoy the good life! $135,000. Ironwood: Rental, 1-2BR/2BA condo. Great location. Golf course, pool. $650/month. CALL TODAY FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING. J ] Tyce Clark ESTATE, INC. 9 1-24- 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. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawrn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn landscape maintenance, shell, planting, clean-ups, palms trimmed. Free estimates. References, insured. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. Specializing in outstanding services in real estate sales and vacation rentals ... 'kOIf-Bay 'Ion"~ 77R-7M44 t Ir* H r Jesse Brisson Broker/Associate (941) 713-4755 Zita Kollar Brisson Property Manager (941) 778-7244 ALre Ihjan -0 ,jC ln rnijtl t'on 4na MAjria 1.ljn, SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770.- KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857, NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial.' 30-years experience..(941) 748-3356. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Dan or Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778- 2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Islahd and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118)' (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. Key West-style home on Intracoastal 2BR/2BA with ,656 sf of living space. Huge jacuzzi in second floor bathroom. Glimpses of the Gulf from second floor. Home easily converts to two separate units, second floor already plumbed for a kitchen. $1,400,000. Call Barb Turner (941) 704-8908 .,, 1036 10th Street West, Palmetto (941) 722-1744 ; r -iy Inc. e-mail: ladeefisch@aol.com Mike Norman IF Realty, Inc. Simply the Best 941-778-6696 1-800-367-1617 Anna Maria's newest luxury Gulf front condos... All units are Gulffront SEnclosed garage with storage units Privacy fenced Heated pool with spa Gazebo with gas grill Professionally landscaped Brick pavers walkway Security gate entry Two high-speed elevators SBurglar alarm in all units Impact hurricane glass SSoundproofing between floors Central vacuum in all units * Granite tops in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry SLeaded glass eighl loot entry doors i Soundproofing between units Eight foot interior doors on second floor units Crown molding in living room, rhaster bedroom, library and entrance foyer Nine-foot two inches first floor ceilings and nine-foot six inches second floor ceilings Tile arnd carpet floors Eight-foot sliding glass doors SFantex "quiet" bathroom vent fans SRain shower with body spray in master bathroom SBuilt-in closets in master bedroom Kitchen Aid appliances SCeramic tile K5 computer wired Income otential... with this fully rented 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA duplex located one lot from the Intracoastal Waterway. Close to the Gulf in the heart of Holmes Beach, near restaurants and shopping. Tile floors throughout with fireplace. Call Gayle schulz Broker/Associate 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Mario ' "La Plage" 6400 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beachl F - nigi~i THE ISLANDER M FEB. 2, 2005 M PAGE 35 4 uM Wr U L ;W Naff TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting' MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! Cindy M. Jones S GRI, CRS, Sale Associate SUNCAN Real Estate, Inc. 779-0304 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. S1st and 2nd mortgages. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those ha rd-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 502 72nd Street Sa:"- Holmes Beach MAKE YOUR MOVE WITH MARILYN MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All masonry work and. repair. Cinderblock work, brick work, glass block work, paver and brick driveways. Call Chris, (941) 795-3034. License #104776. Insured. MORENO MARBLE & TILE. Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres- sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778- 6170 or 447-2198. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. STEVE'S REMODELING & repair service. Free estimates, 35 years experience. (941) 795-1968. CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc Building contractor; New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Call 795-1947. Lic#RR0066450. JIM MELANSON Painting interior, exterior, pres- sure cleaning. Free estimates, 18-year island resi- dent. Call'Jim, (941) 718-9053. Norman ^:-"" Realty, Nc 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax Kathy Caserta 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free Realtor, GRI, CRS (941) 778-6943 Home ,I 704-2023 Cell r. ',,w -s. .- LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 3BR/2BA FAMILY BEACH HOUSE ALL ON A DOUBLE LOT Upstairs master suite makes for nice water views Unlimited potential on exclusive North end of Anna Maria, All this for $775,000. WINDOW SHAD'ES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years ex- perience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dales available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. VACATION & SEASONAL Private beach. Units are complete. -Rates seasonally adjusted. $425-$975/ week, $975-$2,975/month. (800) 977-0803 or (941) 737-1121. www.abeachview.com. NORTH SHORE DRIVE beachfront. Four spacious 3BR/2BA homes. Please call (813) 752-4235, or view Web site: www.AhhSeaBreeze.com POOL HOME AVAILABLE for vacation let. Near Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA with all amenities. Man- aged by Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-1515. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 Screen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com .Sweeping Gulf views from this 3BR/2BA home with a brand new pool. Perfect family beach house on desirable north end. Just steps to the beach. Offered at $1,295,000. LAGOON-FRONT VILLA 1264 Spoonbill Landings Circle 2BR/2BA, tile and pergo floors, mirrors, glassed lanai.with heat and air-conditioning, two-car garage. $339,000. For your private viewing, call ... Marilyn Trevethan, Realtor (941) 778-6066 Home 792-8477 ISLAND'S BEST BUY if1f. iin ^ r. T- - --- -------- .4 Ni ,r reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 4,- 'C Completely updated 3BR/ 2BA home on the north end of the island. Split floor plan wraps around a 17-foot by 23-foot screened lanai. Huige master suite with use of community boat slip. Priced to sell at $569,000. 941 778-0455 www.greenreal.com 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Ken Jackson, 778-6986 Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 LaRae Regis, 779-1858 .: .: PAGE 36 E FEB. 2, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. andyS Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of Sere IQuality & Dependable Service. SCall us for your landscape j 778.1345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Residential Commercial Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist U .... Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 *WACNER REALTY NE 92217 GULr DRIVE NORTil BRDADENTON BEACH, fl 34217 , SINCE 1939 q3i HAROLD (SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com SHARON VTTIJArS P lbL Realtora t ( Di)rect (941) 920-0669 , www.rentalsonannamaria.com REMI Gulfstream Realty ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County, Sarasota/Bradenton & Tampa Airports Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. .F mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. ;"- Call Junior, 807-1015 ' Aw - w~~w'.islanreal com r DELTA E N G I N E E R S S INSPECTORS CONSTRUCTION EI I M A N A G E R S ENGINEERING Developer Turnover Studies Construction Defect Consulting Concrete & Wood Frame Restoration f Reserve Studies Moisture Intrusion Investigation Structural Design!Engineering91II o Condominium Conversion Studies 6497 PARKLAND DR., SUITE C SARASOTA, FL 34243 PH 941-727-2600 FX 941-758-5012 delta-engineers.com I W "aCopyrighted Material d 1Syndicated ContentV Available from Commercial News Providers" CORTEZ COTTAGE fully furnished, nice breezy, quiet area. Seasonal, $1,700/month, $600/week, $100/night. (941) 778-8168 or 794-5980. www.divefish.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV,-washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/ weekly or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. FULLY FURNISHED VILLA in beautiful Mt. Vernon, two miles to beaches. 2BR/2BA, no pets, nonsmok- ing, age 55-plus. Minimum three months. Peak sea- son, $2,500/month; annually, $1,500/month. (941) 721-1784. ELEVATED 2BR/2BA BEACH house, undercover parking, close to beach, nicely furnished. 210 81st St., Holmes Beach. $2,250/month. (813) 962-0817. SEASONAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA Baywatch condo, heated pool, waterview, $1,000/week, $3,000/ month; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA, pool, tennis, small pet OK, $2,600/month; Bayou, 2BR/1BA, across from beach, $2,500/month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED: Bradenton Beach 2BR/ 2BA modern duplex on Intracoastal. Dock and dav- its. Washer/dryer, large rooms. First, last, $1,000/ month. (727) 784-3679. 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. SEASONAL WATERFRONT, 1BR or 2BR like new! $1,800 and $2,900/month. Call (941) 779- 9074 or (703) 587-4675. KING BEDROOM efficiency for rent. Night, week- end, weekly, seasonal. Private entrance, private deck. Nonsmoking, close to beach. Call 778-3433 or 773-0010. SEASONAL 2BR/2BA CONDO: Great view, newly furnished. Available monthly, April-December. View details at http://dale60540.tripod.com or call (630) 670-6730. SEASONAL RENTALS: one month or more. Westbay Point and Westbay Cove. Tennis, heated pools, close in. Old Florida Realty Co., (941) 713- 9096 or 778-3377. ANNUAL RENTAL: Elevated 2BR/2BA duplex. Three-car garage, two blocks to beach, unfur- nished. Office (941) 778-3377 or 713-9096. PERICO BAY CLUB villa: Seasonal or annual. Fur- nished, 2BR, two-car garage, sunny end unit with screened porch and deck. Call (941) 387-9702. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex apartment in Anna Maria. Large screened lanai, half block to bay. Washer/dryer hook-ups. $800/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate. (941) 778-2307. 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. NEW FURNISHED 2BR/2BA 55-plus, across from beach. Furnished, annual $1,150/month. Also avail- able seasonal. (941) 725-1074. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS. Two 2BR apartments on Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Call (941) 914-4646. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. HERON HARBOUR: Beautifully decorated, fur- nished, Tuscan-style, elevator, pool, gazebo, ten- nis. Seasonal $2,400/month. (941) 794-9921 or 773-6581. BEAUTIFUL BRADENTON 2BR/2BA condo on pri- vate lake. All new kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, crown molding throughout. Features pool and spa. February $2,500, March $2,000, April $2,000. All three $6,000/month. Dave (941) 587-1456. 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 on canal with pool, $2,500/ month; San Remo condo, 1 BR/1 BA, $1,050/mdnth; Gulffront duplex, '3BR/2BA, $1,300/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; en- chanted cottage, 2BR/1BA, $850/week; northwest Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $3,000/month; Bradenton Beach home, 2BR/1BA, $800/week. Please call Cristin Curl, Wagner Realty (941) 778- 2246.-www.wagherrealty.com FURNISHED LQNGBOAT Key annual: Spanish Main Yacht-club. 55-plus, 2BR/2BA. Includes cable, water, pool, Gulf access. $1,050/month. (941) 383-3151. ANNUAL RENTAL: BRADENTON/Coral Shores, 3BR/2BA completely remodeled home on deep- water canal. Two-car garage, pool, hot tub, boat and Jet-Ski hoists. Fifteen minutes to Gulf. $2,500/ month. (941) 587-6135. NORTHWEST BRADENTON 3BR/2BA two-car garage home. Seasonal, available now, February- March, $750/week, $2,500/month. Five minutes to Island beaches. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CANCELLATION 2BR/1 BA duplex in quiet Holmes Beach now available, $2,000/month. See http:// www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/ 7709.html or call (813) 928-5378. ANNUAL RENTAL: Beautiful 3BR/2BA condo with pool. Pet allowed. $1,400/month. Call Jason, Betsy Hills Real Estate, (941) 778-2291,. or e-mail Jason @ betsyhills.com. NORTHWEST BRADENTON home, minutes to beaches, 2BR/2BA, pool, close to everything, available February, $2300/month. Call 'Deborah Thrasher, RE/MAX Excellence. E- mail DebMThrash@aol.com (941) 518-7738 or 383-9700. 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. SEASONAL RENTAL: Westbay Point & Moorings 2BR/2BA newly decorated, beautiful view of Sky- way Bridge. Access to pool, tennis courts. Dock available. (941) 778 8499. ANNUAL DUPLEX in Anna Maria across from beach, unfurnished 2BR/1BA, Washer/dryer con- nection. Aposporos and Son, 7"3-3939. SEASONAL -PERICO BAY Club 2BR/2BA villa, April, $2,500; Palma Sola Townhouse, available two weeks in February, $750/week. Call Real Estate Mart (941) 756-1090. 1BR APARTMENT close to beach with water views. Sleeps four. $500/week or $1,850/month. Nonsmok- ing. Quiet area, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0420. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated, unfurnished apartment in Holmes Beach. Available now. Lots of decks, under-building parking, storage. $900/month, first, last, security. Credit check. Call 730-2606. IANDERASI RENALS ontnue I ENALS oninudp IS AND CL A SSI F RENALS ontnue.I.ENALSCotiue- GULFFRONT: DUE TO cancellation, 1BR apart- ment in Bradenton Beach now available. $500/ week. (941) 778-3805. LONGBOAT KEY near Cannons Marina: Spanish Main Villa, unfurnished 2BR/2BA, newly renovated. Active 55-plus, boat docks, pool, beach. $975/ month, annual. (941) 779-0088. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA DUPLEX: Four houses from Gulf, high ceilings, washer/dryer hook-up, screened porch, room for boat, pet OK. $875/month. (941) 778-4837. AVAILABLE NOW! SUNBOW Bay. 2BR/2BA, $2,500/month; canalfront 3BR/3BA, .$4,000/ month; Peppertree Lane, 3BR/3BA, $1,000/week; beachfront, 2BR/2BA, $1,000/week; beachview duplex, $800/week. Duncan Real Estate. (941) 779-0304. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA, large enclosed porch, ground floor, half block to Gulf. Very clean, no pets. $850/ month plus utilities. $1,000 security. 5611-B Guava, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-9378. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA single-family home in northwest Bradenton, $1,200/month; two 3BR/ 2BA single-family canal homes, from $1,600 to $2,100/month; 1BR/1BA half duplex, one house to beach, $850/month. Call Island Real Estate (941) 778-6066: RENTAL WANTED: responsible, hard-working Holmes Beach native in need of efficiency or 1 BR/ 1 BA with utilities included. On or near Island. Leave message, (941) 448-4122. 2BR/1BA ONE BLOCK to beach. Nonsmoking. Monthly, starting $1,500/month. Available February, October through December. (941) 778-3506. EL CONQUISTADOR COUNTRY Club: 2BR/2BA, nicely furnished, cathedral ceilings, screened lanai overlooking clay tennis courts. Two-story elevator building, garage and storage with bikes. 2005-06 sea- son, available for six months, $8,000. (941) 778-3926. FREE: SPECTACULAR VIEW every day from your huge living/dining area, your floor to ceiling plate- glass windows and 30x12'foot screened deck, fronting beach. Bay and park just steps away with Gulf beach in easy walking distance and free-trol- ley for shopping nearby. 3BR waterfront, unfur- nished annual in north Anna Maria. See for yourself by calling (941) 748-5334 for details. DON'T FORGET! The Islander has "mullet" T-shirts. Stop in our office at 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach or order online www.islander.org. 2BR/2BA FURNISHED CONDO: Turnkey, west Bradenton, carport, washer/dryer, some utilities, no pets. Annually, $850/month; seasonally, $1,650/ month. (941) 925-9280. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1 BA 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/1 BA bungalow, 1,328 sf. Concrete-pier foun- dation. 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 & Moor- ings hard-to-find ground-floor end unit. 2BR/2BA condo. Excellent condition. $379,900. Call (941) 756-4860. ANNA MARIA Ground-floor 2BR/1 BA with two-car garage, 100 feet to beach. Bayview, large lot, fur- nished. Concrete block. (941)'778-7703. 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. EXCHANGE: BRADEN RIVERFRONT. Contempo- rary, all-new, 1717 sf home is offered ih 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) 943-25,16. SLOT IN CITY of ANNA Maria. By owner. One block to Gulf beach. 52 by 145 sf. $399,000. Brokers pro- tected. (941) 739-1882. BAYFRONT CONDO FQR sale: 2BR/2BA. Golf course, pool, beautiful sunsets. $290,000. Call (941) 722-4800. ANNA MARIA, 3BR/2BA pool home. Sailboat wa- ter, canal, seawall, dock. Broker/owner. $699,000. (941) 383-3840. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $249,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. ---------------------------------------1- OW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). CLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $10 for up to 20 WORDS. 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Date Name shown on card: 'Billing address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill E-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] The Islander Fax: 941 778-9392 5404 Marina Drive 7 e Islan der Phohe: 941 778-7978 Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail classifieds@islander.orgj THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 37 S J.I/VT7,VG6,/E aieefienaey "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 77P80 Q, After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 78-5594 778-3468 BAY WEST LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? SBAY WEST WILL PICK- UP, LA UNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton -.794-5053 James King Painting & Renovation For all ybur home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build ISLAND LUMBER A# HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 AnyonIIe can Le ELKA a picrr e PHOTOGRAPHIC A prfisini S941-778-2711 creates a p -mrait. www.jackelka.com GUILFCOAST DETAILING & PRESSURE 5 E CLEANING . Awnings Can\as Boats .. Driveways Brick pavers Docks Commercial and Residential Lic # 91876/Inst,,Cd 941-518-5252 /Just visiting paradise? Tlie Islander Stay in touch with a subscription to THE BEST NEWS. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978 or visit Islander.org -~ .:,. " Join us in our Bucs Coffee Garden and Cigar Lounge 9am-2pm & 5:30-9:30pm Senior Discount 129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: Feb. 14th *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.Equipment-School.com PAGE 38 M FEB. 2, 2005 M THE ISLANDER D EC D A S S I F I E D REAL SAECniudRA SATE Continued- SREAL SATE Continue 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. RIVER DISTRICT: 4-6BR/4BA, two fireplaces, hardwood throughout, views of river, private setting, oaks. $585,000. 223 21st St. W. Open daily by ap- pointment after 10am. (941) 746-2464. FOR SALE BY owner: Runaway Bay condo, 2BR/ 2BA, second floor, turnkey furnished,,overlooking pond. New heating and air conditioning 2005, painted 2005. Many upgrades and amenities. Great rental. Must see! $399,900. (941) 778-1987. STEPS. TO BEACH: Elevated duplex, 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA. Covered parking, large utility rooms on both sides. Well maintained. Located on Holmes Beach. Rosebay Real Estate (941) 650-0656. FOR SALE: BEAUTIFUL 1BR/1BA villa. Custom kitchen with concrete counters. Porcelain tile throughout. Walk-in shower. Deck and gardens. $295,000. (941) 778-0597. 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. FOR SALE BY owner: Key Royale 3BR/3BA home, deep-water canal, pool. (717) 392-4048. $799,900. Toitewiler *4 f Top Producing Realtor 941-705-0227 Toll Free 1-866-587-8559 GailTitteRE@aol.comn FULL GULF VIEWS: Magnificent upgrades in this 1,909 sf condo with 30 feet of windows overlooking the Gulf. Private beach, bayfront pool and hot tub. $899,900. CANAL FRONT CONDO: You'll love the space in this .1,793 sf condo overlooking the canal at Westbay Point and Moorings. Beautiful 3BR/2BA with light tile and carpet and glassed-in lanai. Spacious grounds, two pools, hot tubs ar)d tennis. $525,000. New Listing! NEAR BEACH: 2BR/2BA corner unit near pool with redesigned kitchen at Imperial House of Bradenton Beach. Clubhouse, heated pool, fishing dock plus private beach. 55-plus community. Come join the fun! $349,000. AFFORDABLE BAY VIEWS: 2BR/1 BA condo at Bayview Terrace with great views of the ba*jnd views of the Gulf from the balcony. Won't.last at $249,000. e .p 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE EALES W HOLMES BEACH REAL ESTATE COMPANY- HOUSE DEALS ON, off, near the Islands. North- west Bradenton, minutes to beach, heated pool, sauna, hot tub, $324,900; Ellenton, close-in coun- try living, custom 3BR/2BA with two-car garage, 3/ 4-acre wooded lot, $329,900; Longboat Key, En- glish cottage.with unique artist loft, Abbaco architec- ture, 15-foot loft ceilings, two-car garage, hot tub, $650,000..Call Fred Flis, Real Estate Mart (941) 756-1090. FOR SALE BY owner: Tradewinds condo unit #6. Great investment! Nightly rentals. One bed. $375,000. See online www.tradewinds-resort.com or call (773) 472-7440. HALF-DUPLEX IN desirable Seaside Gardens sub- division, two blocks from Gulf beaches. 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished. New bathrooms, new interior and exterior paint. New large' deck in backyard. $299,000. For sale by owner, call (941) 705-0123. BAYFRONT HOME: one year old, excellent income producer. 5BR/5BA, elevator, swimming pool, pri-' vate dock, four-car garage. Owner financing, $1,750,000. (941) 778-5409 or e-mail billandjean@tampabay.rr.com NORTHWEST BRADENTON ,oih mome: 3BR/ 2BA, two-car'garage, spliltoperi floor plan. Great location! Great school district. 7309 Sec- ond Ave. N.W., Woods of Palma 'Sola. $325,000. (941) 794-6414. . Fabulous energy ef- ,* ficient Ke/ West-- S. ..style duplex con- : ... structed on 18-foot: ', piings Privale courn- i -l i- -yard entry includes a small heated pool. .. 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/1BA 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 farina Poinre Realty Co. 314 Pine Avenue Anna Maria (941) 779-0732 Toll Free (866) 779-0732 SALE BY OWNER: Runaway Bay condo, 2BR/2BA, ground floor overlooks lagoon. Beautifully reno- vated throughout with upgraded turnkey furnishings. All new appliances, heating, air conditioner and por- celain-tile flooring: Peaceful decor will draw repeat -rentals. A.steal at $400,000. Don't miss.this beauty! (941). 779-9367.'-: .- HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: Nicely landscaped, great condition, 4BR/4BA, privacy fenced backyard with heated pool. Lots of. storage, garages. $725,000. Marina Pointe Realty Co., (941) 779- 0732 or (866) 779-0732. ADORABLE 1BR/1BA unit with outstanding rental history. Direct beach view, six-unit condo on quiet street in Holmes Beach. Heated pool. Offered at $395,000. Barry Gould, Island Vacation Properties, LLC, (941) 448-5500. FOR SALE: One owner, 2BR/2BA elevated home. 317 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. $569,000..(941) 778-5715. HOLMES BEACH: 3BR/2BA home.on 90-by-100- foot lot. Caged pool, deeded boat slip. $449,000. Marina Point'e Realty Co., (941) 779-0732 6r (866) 779-0732." WEST OF GULF Drive: By owner, 2-3BR/2BA, built 1995, elevated with elevator, furnishings remain, freshly painted in and out. $699,500. (941.) 778-3203. REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach. FL 3-4217;.. Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com tile. New roofs 1st FI 2000 & 2nd F Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778 i .w .-,--,, ", -F ._ :. ,*' '',.. ,. NORTH END Unique 3BR/ 2BA home on north end of Anna Maria. Steps to white .andy beaches of Gulf/bay. Two wood burning fireplaces.- Master suite'has Gulf view nom screened porch. Over- sized shower, new ceramic 2002. Asking price $795,000 . 3-7616 eves.. SPECIAL OFFER $320,000 for a home on private island; with Longboal view; Everything new in this professionally styled 2BR/ 2BA unt. You can have. it all! Luury privacy. 24-hour gated security and a beautiful water view. Perfect home fdr.the dis- cerning, Call Victor Rosenfeld, owner-Realtor. (941) 920-1693. Gayle SimPson Schulz... Broke Associate RUNAWAY BAY 2BR/2BA. Great rental condo overlooking a lake and close to pool and beach. Nicely updated kitchen and ceramic tile. Turnkey furnished and ready to rent or live in. $379,000. Call Denny Rauschl at 725-3934. TRIPLEX Breezy and beachy income produc- ing triplex across from the beach. Upstairs is a cozy 1BR/1BA with a great reading porch and massive sun deck. Downstairs are two 2BR/1BA units. Ample parking, tons of Mexi- can tile, newer kitchens and baths make this one a must see. $659,000. Nicole Skaggs or Jane Grossman at 778-4800 or 795-5704. BRIDGEPORT Serene bay views from the tropical quiet setting furnished 28R/2BA bay side unit. Steps to white sandy beach, shop- ping and dining. Asking $439,000. Call Cindy Grazar, 504-6176. BOATER'S DREAM One of the few units with water view and 42-foot boat dock. All new gran- ite counter tops, 10-foot high ceilings, trimmed with crown molding. Florida pastel paints through- out. Lots of extra storage too. $699,000. Call Quentin Talbert at 778-4800. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS 2BR/2BA upstairs with covered parking space. Pool, ten- nis and hot tub close by. Tiled entry and kitchen. Glass-enclosed lanai. $460,000. Dick Maher or Dave Jones, 778-4800. 'lli TARA COUNTRY CLUB Extremely well kept home sitting on a private oversized cul-de-sac lot on the 10th fairway. Beautifully upgraded tray ceiling. Corian counters and Merrillat wood cabinets enhance the model home fea- tures already available in this home. $374,900. Call Cindy Grazar (941) 504-6176. has these fabulous seasonal and vacation properties available for rent: Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA Martinique Condo, Gulffront, heated pool, $3,300. 3BR/2BA Key Royal Canal Home, $3,000. 2BR/2BA Gulf Sands Condo, Gulffront, heated pool, $3,000. 2BR/2BA Ground-level duplex with heatedipeol, steps to the beach, $2,800. 2BR/2BA Ground-level house, clos t ifhe beach, $2,500. Bradenton .2BR/2BA Ironwood Condo with pool, tennis, on golf course. $1,900. Cortez S 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/nibnth 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 w w w ima n d e r son real ty com email : im s r e a ty co @ ol com SALES & VACATION RENTALS~~ll Paradise Realty 778-4800 Welcome to aradise Hudreds of Prperties toChoose Fro 520 Glf rie, oles eah, L araiseeatBco 80-27-25 I' I r ~i6 THE ISLANDER M FEB. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 39 ISL NOR CASSI FI ED I GREAT GULFVIEW investment: 20 steps to sand. Beach cottage resort, hottest investment area on Gulf coast. Bradenton Beach historic district. Broker participation. Owner, (941) 779-0018. PERICO BAY CLUB: Private sale, 2BR/2BA Sand- piper model, overlooking pool and lake. Great com- munity. Recently painted, updated appliances. Turn- key furnished. Keith, (941) 792 9265. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina mountains. Homes, cabins,. acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. NEW LOG HOME: 1.6 acres $59,900. Beautiful log home package and gently laying mountain property. Off the parkway near Boone. (800) 455-1981, ext. 113. COURT ORDERED AUCTION 10am Saturday, Feb.19, Estate Farms, 3,400+/- acres premium commercial/residential real estate. Lee and Dougherty counties, Georgia 10 percent, BP Rowell Auctions Inc. (800) 323-8388 rowellauctions.com. GAL AU-C002594. 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. LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Free boat slip! High elevation beautifully wooded parcel. Across from national forest on 35,000-acre recreational lake in Tenn. Paved roads, underground utilities, central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 608. Sunset Bay, LLC. METAL BUILDINGS -Shops, offices, mini-storage, warehouses, barns. 2,000-10Q,000 sf. Save up to 60 percent. Factory direct, we erect! National Steel, (800) 720-6857. DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday pub- lication. CLASSIFIED RATES for business or indi- vidual: Minimum $10 for up 20 words. Each addi- tional word over 20 words is 500. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. Classified ads may be submit- ted through our secure Web site: www.islander.org or faxed to (941) 778-9392 or delivered/mailed to 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. We are located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shop- ping Center. More information:(941) 778-7978. *s -IP~-Yar~R~asY l-~ll~a -r ~S -- F I .' -i~8 : -.~(--1='. -.r-L (A LLTO PF FOS BOAT DOCK AT SAN REMO Two 2BR/1BA units fully furnished and ready for season. $1,600 to $1,800 per month. Call Judy Karkhoff 941-778-7777 CUTE AS CAN BE! Steps to the beach, 2BR/1BA, available February and April. $2,000 per month. 2BR/2BA COUNTRY VILLAGE nicely fur- nished, very active community close to Anna Maria Island. Seasonal $1,650 per month. Annual $1,000 per month , 'K ,,:! / , t .. NORTH END OF ANNA MARIA, 2BR 2BA pluJ office Open floor plan remodeled lop to torom Large backward, room for a pool L.:h landscape, beautiful '..ood decks on front and back 1635 000 t.iLS# 5.04700. BEAUTIFUL KEY WEST-STYLE home, tumr key Fumrnihed ';ith deeded boao dock and open. bright spilt plan Large covered front porch, yard tastefull landscaped v,;th fnjit tree 1800 sF of living, room for a pool 3 short blocks to beaches $649.000 MLS# 503063 GORGEOUS UNIT .n Walers Edge wrh spec lacular Gulf Vies This 2BR/2BA unit hao been completely remodeled and has new fur. nature. Healed pool, tennis courts and covered parking. Makes a great rental or a second home. $930.000 ML.3 503880 -.. ,.. " -- ,, . GORGEOUS HOME on Lake La Viaa Ba ,ou 3BR 3BA .ith gronide in Kichen .. ood cabin nels large Il.ing room 9 h .:eilnqi 3 car garage ..orkShop and boat lift ..ilh eas,' acce i to both Tampa Ba., and Gull ol M.exico $899 0(00 MLS# 5i04 50 ~~i" '. "a , EXQUISITE PRIVATE RESIDENCES are brand new 3BR '2 5B.A units .~th partial ic-is of the GuIl Completion early 2005 Prices from $1,200 000 to $1.740.000 , N,. . ENJOY THIS QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD .n Holrre Beach luit a short .-.alk to the Gulf beach: close lo shopping restaurant and marina Ne...,. bull in 200C4 38R 3BA home RARELY AVAILABLE 2BR '2B4A 2 ar garage, "alterfront villa Many fine up. grades glas enclosed lana. with air & heat Sunrdeck overlooks lagoon & esluar, Ne,. rool & siding. M.nutle to the beautiful Gulf beaches $339.000. MLS 502660 BEAUTIFUL DIRECT GULF FRONT 3BR, 2.BA OWN A POPULAR RESTAURANT and prop turnkey. furnished condo w.Ih sla.nles steel er,' across from the Gul of Mex-co on Anna appliances ..ood cabinets granite M-ria Island, Building a 3r.d equipment ;n .un r i. el acrfablcu condition Lol ize 413 98 Build counlerlops ele,'ator and communir, pool. i 00 u I $845 020- ..LS# .iL3S17 $1,600,000 MLS# 500389 ing 1 1 03 7j y"- w ...*- , ISLAND DUPLEX Ele.aited design sepa rates each side tolally Ne., pain outside plu. ne..' paint carpel and in,l in one unit $545 000. MLS# 103494. -- -- -'. *, ~-Y'- WONDERFUL TIFFANY PLACE condo has .iev.s of the Guli from lano. Beautifully fur- nished updated from floor to ceiling with granite counter tops and wood cabinets, ex- ceptional design and colors. A statement of perfect;on $825 000. MLS# 105394 SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT (business only) in prime location includes 1 600 sf equipment, furniture, fixtures, inv.enlory, name and goodwill $299 000 MLS# 500591 t~TF(:;X~~i.l; .I it ~ .1~ .II 'i ;. -' '::"~o~lT -`, i i. ii u.n., L it .ridli in M erlinda .' Mananne Crunell Bob Fittro Wllr FL Kop-ly Foldis 51 Iii.: - Rich'id IFeim.,r. JIon eril lom Nilson Nick Palslos Chris Sha s. John an V n L_._,. Mari',in T'[." .:a-,i H ..,ll , ~PPsl~~LsOs~l~-P -~P~--- ---P&--~UT~UII_~IP~L- --L I~--~--B~e~i~PDZ r. i--~-~-7-:r ~~-~T"~~ ?r- ::.'..i .-.i. --?. `:;I i-: 7 '' '' - ";' ''' ' PAGE 40 M FEB. 2, 2005 M THE ISLANDER "Copyr Synd Available from C( * Q - 0 - ighted Ma'terial icatedsContentt commercial News Provide -fI S 0 - - Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. TRY T\ . e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com web site: www.wagnerrealty.com 8~zt arn"r ;=\~ 7C.. .,, st 11 ^ i"" " BIMINI BAY VISTA Enjoy a sensational view of Bimini Bay from this pristine home featuring an expansive lanai with pool and updated throughout. Kitchen, family room and living room overlook a beautiful entertainment area and bay. Deep water offers ample docking for multiple boats. Tropical landscaping greets family and friends on this peaceful island street. Karen Day, 778-2246. #502323. $1,189,000. 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323. ysESS~aSSSSsaassi-wiwssass 4mom= -'mmm CONCEPTUAL RENDERING _-,. ,. ..... t ,,. -i .-.-^ SPECTACULAR RENOVATION Located on a canal with partial bay views, this designed home will feature 4BR/4.5BA. A grand foyer is one of many amenities. Call agent for details. Karen Day. 778-2246. #503717. $1,500,000. 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. 778-2246. #504033. $637,500. CONCEPTUAL RENDERING SOUTH BEACH VILLAGE Condominium Townhomes on Anna Maria Island. Eight Key West style units with 3300 sf under roof, 3BR/ 2.5BA, 2-car garage. Designer furnished, gulf and bay views, with beach access. Stan Rutstein.. 727-2800. #104439. Starting at $1,250,000. - FABULOUS ISLAND DUPLEX Newly remod- eled Holmes Beach duplex. 2BR/1BA .each side, close to beach. A is rented to an annual tenant, B furnished perfect island retreat. Owner/Agent. Jay Heagerty. 727-2800. #501361. $588,000. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Beautifully decorated 2BR/2BA beachfront condo. Watch the sunsets and dolphins and listen to the waves. Owner/agent. Frank Basile. 778-2246. #501854. $949,000. Ifc-.,- ---------- ENJOY FULL BAY VIEWS from this exquisite 2-3BR on Tidy Island. Updated with marble, granite and hardwood floors. Two-car garage. Maintenance free lifestyle..24 hour gated se- curity. Jane Tinsworth. 761-3100. #504783. $499,995. 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. 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. 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