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Skimming the news ... Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival is this weekend. Anna Maria Tle Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.*org Volume 13, No. 15 Feb. 16, 2005 FREE Raging inferno Fire crews from the \et .L a c;iAI Fit, and Rt scL'c District alohl'n with assistance from Lon bloat Ki v fitfiglihti, battle the Feb. 10 fire at 2518 Avenue C in Bradenton Beach that left family of seven homclc s ,. Islander Photo.: Courtesy George Meyer Chiles buying Island's End restaurant By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles said his company has entered into an agreement with Bistro Blanton Holdings LLC, owners of Island's End restaurant, and its officers Sean Murphy and Lise Blanton t6 purchase that restaurant and the accompanying five lots. The pur- chase of the Anna Maria restaurant at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Av- enue is expected to close March 6, Chiles said. Chiles was looking to solve any an- ticipated parking problems with his Sandbar restaurant site plan currently PLEASE SEE CHILES, PAGE 3 Homeless Roger Phillips along with children Brooke and James found temporary shelter at a local hotel through the American Red Cross after a Feb. Fire destroyed their Bradenton Beach apartment. Wife Sherry, children Celeste and Briana, and niece Christina are absent from the photo. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Seven left homeless, husband jobless after fire By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Moving to Bradenton Beach two weeks ago was supposed to be a new beginning for Roger and Sherry Phillips and their four young children. The family had spent the past five years in Apollo Beach, but decided on the Island when Roger's employer last 'Everyone's OK. month as- My family's OK, signed him to work tempo- but my children rarily at a have nothing.' Lido Beach Sherry Phillips restaurant the company owns. But the quiet Island atmosphere the Phillipses had sought was shattered around 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10 when an ap- parent electrical fire destroyed their new apartment along with all their clothes and possessions. The couple did not have renter's insurance.. The tragedy did not begin and end with the fire. Roger was suspended from his job as a traveling chef with the Rack, Shack and Binion Restaurant Corp. of Plant City because the fire destroyed restau- rant files on his computer. Because of the fire, he was unable to report to work in Atlanta that evening. His job requires him to travel the country as a "fill-in" chef for the corporation, along with assisting the kitchen staff when a new restaurant opens. A Plant City native, he's worked for RSB for five years. "They said I was suspended until I could get some company information from the computer," he said. "They could care less about the fire, they were more interested in getting the files." Unfortunately, the newly purchased computer that James absolutely needed for his job along with the restaurant related files were destroyed in the fire. "So, I guess I'm going to be fired," he said. "I can't retrieve anything from PLEASE SEE FIRE, NEXT PAGE Key Royale speeding complaints bring tickets to Key Royale By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter There's an old Island saying that "you'd better be careful what you wish for, you just might get it," and some Key Royale residents today might be wishing they'd kept their mouths shut at the Feb. 7 Key Royale Homeowners Association meeting. An estimated 50-plus people at- tended that meeting and a chief com- plaint from some members was that too many people were speeding in their nor- mally quiet neighborhood. Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson was present, and pledged to do something about speeders. Some homeowners complained that the speed- ers were visitors to the Island who did not know the speed limits. Stephenson promised immediate action. The day after the meeting, HBPD officers were out ticketing speeders in Key Royale, prompting a flood of com- plaints to city hall from people who got the tickets. Turns out, the majority of the six tickets issued on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 were to Key Royale residents. Stephenson said he only acted on a complaint from a group of concerned citizens. "Whenever we have time, we run traffic control in Key Royale and else- where in the city," he said. SFour tickets were given to Key Royale residents, one to the driver of a pool company truck and another to a relative of a Key Royale resident, Stephenson said. One homeowner, however, said the city should post "reduced speed ahead" signs upon entering Key Royale to warn motorists of the 15 mph speed limit zone across the Key Royale Bridge. - I` g `I 11 11(1 1 r I r gaaraaa~a I~-~lr~ls~--lI-aim,- PAGE 2 FEB. 16, 2005 I THE ISLANDER Islander helping Islanders The Islander newspaper has established a fund to help the Phillips family get resettled on Anna Maria Island, and keep their children at Anna Maria Elemen- tary. Anyone interested in making a donation of any kind to help the Phillipses, or who has a vacant apart- ment, can contact publisher Bonner Joy at The Islander. The Phillipses especially need children's clothing, toys, furniture, appliances and an apartment. For more information, call The Islander at 778- 7978. Fire leaves family homeless CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a computer that's burned up. Everything's gone." Sherry said-at the fire scene that everyone was OK, but "my children have nothing." The youngest two children have been especially hard-hit. "They keep asking what happened to their Christmas presents. They don't understand that a fire destroyed the toys and everything else we had," James said with a shrug. "We lost everything we owned," said Sherry. "Our clothes, appliances, pictures, everything. We just moved here for the wonderful family atmosphere and this had to happen. I don't know what we're going to do." Several Island restaurants have already offered James a job if he needs one, she said. James should know if he still has a job with RSB by the end of this week. But true to the Island spirit, Islanders are helping the young family. Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar res- taurant in Anna Maria and Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, donated meals to the family this past weekend. Sherry said the Beach House manager has already offered Roger a job. While that's comforting and she's thankful, Sherry worries about the future. "How do we replace everything?," she asked. The two oldest children attend Anna Maria El- ementary School while the other children stay at home with mom. Roger's niece Christina helps Sherry, who is disabled, with the children. She has only one kidney, which is only 40 percent functional, James said. "We'll be OK. We're strong. We just have to pray and get through this," he said, noting that the only per- sonal item that survived the fire was a family bible that he's had for years. "We're going to make it once we get another place. This Island is just a great place to live," he added. The Phillipses absolutely want to stay on the Island and need to find a vacant apartment. The Red Cross is looking to see if they can provide a portion of the funds to get the family settled. The West Manatee Firefighter's Association, an iF firefighters Some to aid for fire victims Mike Bugel, left, treasurer of the West Manatee S Firefighter's Asso- r'" ) Iciation, presents SSherry Phillips, right, the victim of .- an apartment fire Feb. 10, $1,500 and i m some children's I clothing, shoes and toys collected by firefighters to help -. her family of seven get back on their feet. Christine Aldermah, center, resides with the Phillipses and helps care for the young children, including 4-year-old James. .- Islander Photo: Bonner Joy organization of career firefighters, made a $1,500 cash donation to the family and also collected toys and clothing that they are holding until the Phillipses are relocated. Sherry said the family can probably stay at a mo- tel for a few more days, but the Red Cross can't keep paying for the rooms. "We'll keep looking and praying. Everything will work out for the best," she said confidently. "We just love the Island and Anna Maria Elementary. Our kids are doing great there. We're going to stay somehow." The fire caused an estimated $125,000 worth of damage. The two-story duplex is owned by Anton Lulgjuri and is directly behind Sharkey's Restaurant, which Lulgjuri also owns. 2,4R~~ M:. __ -,NAUTICAL -ARTAND AViiLAS CRAFTS' FISHY FUN - ".CLO6ERS .-FABULOUS FRESH MIS-FLIORIDA SEAFOOD!!R ADMISSION $2 KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE FEB. 19 &20 SA R ASOTA NlIA N ATl:IF ORIGINALS PROUD MEMBER Wine and Dine with Brian Smith ... Feb. 25 Burgundy Wine Tasting, featuring dinner paired with "f tasting and special guest, y Brian H. Smith, author of "The Sommelier's Guide to Fine Wine." Reserve now! Call 778-5320. BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 7785320 _I Is THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 16, 2005 PAGE 3 Cortez land/sea battle this weekend at festival By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent There will be a battle between land and sea forces in Cortez this weekend, the prize the attention and en- joyment of thousands of visitors. It will be a genial war between Cortezians known for their amiability and hospitality as the historic fish- ing village stages its 23rd Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. From 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19-20, it will rock the pic- turesque settlement at the mainland end of the Cortez Bridge. Its theme is "Caught Up in Cortez," which fes- tival organizers guarantee will be self-fulfilling. Admission is $2, youngsters free. Parking will be in the village, at the old school grounds on its east side, at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island, and Winn- Dixie Plaza, 75th Street and Cortez Road, shuttles to and from Cortez by trolley at $2 round trip. The sea and its attractions will vie with the lure of land features for the estimated 30,000-plus visitors who attend each year. Opening the festival will be blessing of the fleet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the A.P. Bell Fish Co. docks where much of the commercial fishing fleet will be moored - unless there is a heavy run of fish in the Gulf: Fish- ermen fish when-there are fish, and nothing interferes except, the crusty fishermen say, government. About the same time at Coquina Beach, raiders will launch boats they have built themselves and paddle, row, sail and motor across Anna Maria Sound for a "raid" on their hometown, Cortez. The sailors made the boats by hand along traditional lines. They will make landfall at Miller's Dock, Fulford Fish Co. and other spots along the waterfront. The boats will tie up for viewing the rest of the festival, and some of their own- ers may be coaxed into giving rides. A replica of a Bat Fogarty skiff, built along some patterns and molds used by the famed Bradenton boatbuilder, will be launched at Miller's Dock. It was built by hand by volunteers at the Cortez Community Center, temporary home of the fledgling Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum. "It's 12 feet of pure el- egance," said the museum's director, Roger Allen. A skipjack skiff being built will be shown at the center, too. It is the locally immortalized version of the spritsail skiff used by Cortez pioneers migrating from North Carolina a century ago, the skipjack designation New York Times discovers Island, too By Paul Roat Laid-back, kicked-back Anna Maria Island has been discovered. Again. Just a few weeks after a Los Angeles Tilmes travel writer hit some of the highlights of the Island's lifestyle, Sunday's The New York Times section fea- tured a full-page article on "Family Vacations: Perfect- ing the fine art of doing nothing" on our so-called "best-kept secret," at least as far as some past and,, per- haps erroneous, advertising campaigns proclaimed. As Times writer Charles Passy put it, "Anna Maria Island is a bit of Old Florida preserved. Largely devoid of the towering condos .and glittering resorts that are the beachfront norm of the Sunshine State, it's a place defined by a sometimes quaint, sometimes ramshackle way of life, where weather-beaten cars and one-speed bikes share the roads, and "fine dining" can be a meal of fried grouper served on the edge of a pier." "Oh my God," said Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Ann Brockman Monday, "we brought in two more volunteers just to make up the direct marketing kits. We've had more than 200 inquiries today." As of Tuesday morning, Brockman said she had re- ceived 80 phone inquiries and 330 e-mail "hits." Timesman Passy is also a Floridian, but from West Palm Beach. He described how he and his wife, son and daughter seldom go to the beach except when they visit Anna Maria Island where, as he puts it, "This isn't a place Chiles buys Island's End CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 before the city's planning and zoning board. Some board members had questioned the number of spaces provided in the site plan available for restaurant patrons (The Islander, Feb. 9). The Island's End comes with ample parking that can be used by Sandbar patrons, he said. "We think it's a great purchase of property. There was a question of parking at the planning and zoning board meeting, so this takes that issue off the table," Chiles said. "There's a lot of extra parking there that we can use." Murphy will continue to use Island's End for scheduled special events after the sale is completed, said Chiles, but he has no long-term plans for the res- taurant, other than for special events. Details of the purchase will be available after the closing, he noted. Island's End has been used solely for special events and functions for the past sixmonths. Murphy also owns the Beach Bistro restaurant in Holmes Beach. where you 'go' to the beach. Rather, the beach never more than a few blocks away seems to extend a wel- coming hand to you, reaching out with its placid Gulf waters, wide-open stretches of fairly soft sand and classic sunsets. There's no 'scene,' a la South Beach, just a laid- back, family-friendly environment. Instead of 'Girls Gone Wild,' think moms, dads and kids gone lazy." Nice comments. Local photographer Chip Litherland captured some nice images for the Times of the Anna Maria City Pier, the Manatee Public Beach, the Island Trolley and other spots on the Island. And Passy hit on some of his fa- vorite Island haunts, such as Cafe on the Beach, Star Fish Co. in Cortez, and hot spots such as the Anna Maria City Pier and the Rod & Reel Pier. Response to the Sunday Times article had already hit by Monday. Star Fish Co.'s Paul Brugger caught the phone at mid-day and said, "I really don't have time to talk about it I've got 15 people staring at me right now." Other highlights in the article were Capt. Kim's Boat Rides in Cortez as a great way to view the area by water, plus Umbrella Beach and A Tropical Isle Vaca- tion Properties as valuable resources to an Island stay. But the best comment Passy had to offer in his trav- elogue of Anna Maria Island was within his conclusion: "True, there's a beach within 15 minutes of our house, but it's not the same. As I said, real Floridians never go there. They go to Anna Maria Island." Printed copies of the article are available at The Is- lander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or online at nytimes.com, where if you enter "Anna Maria Is- land," and select "this week's" articles, the search en- gine will find, the article for you. County charter is 'long process' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County commissioners yesterday held their first work session on the proposed county charter, in what Commission Chairperson Ron Gettman said is "just the beginning of a long process." Commissioners estimated the minimum amount of time to approve language in the charter, hold public meetings and adopt an ordinance calling for a special election on the charter would be three to four months. Gettman suggested the process would take a lot longer than a few months. County Attorney Tedd Williams advised the commission to get the language right in the proposed charter. Island elected officials are opposed to the charter because many feel it would allow the county to control growth in the cities. adopted from the Chesapeake Bay oyster and clam dredgers. A handmade wood canoe made for one person with a double paddle will be raffled, tickets at $1 available at the center during the festival. Back on dry ground, the festival will have every possible attraction to keep visitors occupied and enter- tained. All up and down the waterfront and back into the village streets, Cortez will have deployed the means of enjoyment for visitors. Seventy arts and crafts booths are signed up, and 22 of the area's restaurants will offer their best. There will be kiddy rides, face painting, a rock wall to chal- lenge young climbers, as well as a live marine display with sea creatures to be petted. There will be cloggers and bands and balladeers, and premier Cortez musician Richard Culbreath has ar- ranged for five groups to bring day-long music: His own Culbreath Group, the Sunshine Express and Cloggers, Telegraph Creek Band, the Classic Rock Band andManatee River Bluegrass Band. Food will be there by the ton, with all those ven- dors competing for excellence and the village's own specialties prominently on hand, especially mullet cooked in all the ways Cortezians have developed in their century-plus here. And desserts, including the strawberry shortcake prepared by members of the Cortez Village Historical Society. Manatee County has proclaimed this week Cortez Fishing Village Week. Proceeds will go to purchase three privately owned lots in the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage Pre- serve. FISH bought the 95-acre preserve just east of the village with funds raised in four previous festivals. Red tide reported off Island Reports of sporadic red tide blooms are flooding through Southwest Florida, and Anna Maria Island's beaches apparently are not spared from the irritated- nose, dry cough the blooms cause in humans. -The red tide outbreak has been in effect for sev- eral weeks now, mostly to the south of the Island, but reports Tuesday indicated that the Island was not spared either.. Meetinrqs Anna Maria City Feb. 16, 4 p.m., Capital Improvement Advisory Commit- tee meeting. Feb. 22, 7 p.m., special planning and zoning board meet- ing. Feb. 23, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Feb. 24, 7p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Feb. 17, 11 a.m., commission work session on anchorage. Feb. 17, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Code enforcement, pier, city stewards, charter government, CRA appointments, CEB appointments, building official recommendations, e-mail policy, appointment of charter committee, seawall repair approval and commission re- ports. Feb. 22, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. 'Feb. 23, 5 p.m., comp plan review committee meeting. Feb. 24, 3 p.m., city commission work session. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Feb. 17,.10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting: Feb. 22, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work ses- sion to immediately follow. Feb. 24, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Feb. 16, 6 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Offi- cials meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall. Feb. 17, 6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commission meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m., annual meeting of Save Anna Maria, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Holiday Closures Government offices in Anna Maria City, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, for President's Day. Garbage or recycling collection in those three cities will not take place on that day; alternate date for those collections is Saturday, Feb. 19. All Bradenton Beach governmental functions will be open Monday. PAGE 4 N FEB. 16, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Stormwater fee may flood Anna Maria City By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners have scheduled a special meeting March 3 to first decide how the pro- posed stormwater utility fee should be structured be- fore they determine how much to assess city taxpayers annually for the fee. At its Feb. 10 workshop, commissioners heard a presentation from Chris Collins on a number of options for the fee, called an Environmental Resource Unit, including how long it would be imposed and how to implement capital improvements based upon collection of the fee, Collins presented several different options for an ERU, ranging from $136 to $149 annually for a single- family home. Businesses, duplexes and triplexes, con- dominium units and vacant lots would be charged based upon the ERU for a single-family residence. "The ball's now in your court," said Collins, fol- lowing his technical presentation of how money could be collected, borrowed and spent over various periods. Indeed, said Commission Chairperson John Quam. "One-hundred and forty dollars a year might be a tough sell in Anna Maria," he observed, when people in Bradenton Beach are complaining about paying $70 annually as a stormwater fee [although Bradenton Beach's stormwater fee is $125 annually, less mitiga- tion]. Holmes Beach has a fee slightly more than $30 per year for a single-family residence. Commissioner Carol Ann Magill agreed. "We started at $50 for an ERU, now we're at this level." She suggested the ERU be based on lot size or square foot- age of a residence or structure, but resident Shirley O'Day said this would open up a "can of worms" if the city has to determine size or square footage to come up with a fee. O'Day added that if the city approves and collects the fee, then can't come up with any drainage projects that work, the commission will "look like fools." Magill observed that some city residents pay less in annual city taxes than a $140 stormwater assessment fee. "Well, it's in your ballpark now," Collins told the Cortez school zoning glitch tackled By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Half a dozen Manatee County departments are at- tacking a Cortez zoning threat inadvertently handed down by the late internationally famed artist Robert Sailors. He owned the 1912-built school building at the eastern edge of Cortez, using it as a home and studio. At his behest it was left out of the zoning overlay the' county adopted in the 1990s to exempt historic Cortez from many building and land-use requirements and Federal Emergency Management Agency rules. If the former school were to come under the re- quirements of the FEMA rules, the big brick building would have to be raised some 12 feet above the ground in its current restoration program. It is being put in shape to be a maritime museum and community cen- ter. The problem came to light when a sharp-eyed county worker noted that the overlay's eastern bound- ary was 119th Street, and the school is across the street. Officials from the county departments involved met last week to dig into the issue and start solving it. The Manatee County Planning and Building Departments, the county administrator's office, the county attorney and others were present, as was the clerk of court's office which has jurisdiction over matters historic. "We have to work through a complex permitting process" to extend the overlay across 119th Street, said Christine Clyne, who is handling the Cortez project for Clerk of the Court Chips Shore. Involved are the building permit, a variance from FEMA rules, a site plan, flood plain variance, certifi- commission. "Now, you have to make hard decisions." Commissioner Dale Woodland suggested the special meeting include the capital improvements advisory committee, city engineer and the public works director. The meeting was scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Outdoor dining ordinance Commissioners agreed the definition of a restau- rant in the city code is ambiguous concerning outdoor dining. At the same time, they noted the city should review site plans for outdoor dining. Following advice frofn City Attorney Jim Dye, the commission agreed to rewrite the definition of a restau- rant in an ordinance that will regulate outdoor dining. Magill said she wanted the city to have control over outdoor dining through submission of a site plan. She also wanted the city to have some control over outdoor entertainment near a residential area, but Quam noted that such noise is already covered in the city's noise ordinance. Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles said that if the commission's intention is to stop amplified music out- doors, then, "You have a rifle shot aimed at us." Magill said she didn't want to penalize any cur- rently-existing outdoor entertainment, and Quam added that the noise ordinance and the time limit already ap- ply to the Sandbar. The commission also agreed to a suggestion from O'Day that restaurants that currently have outdoor din- ing would not have to file a site plan and go through the review process "in the proposed ordinance, just new establishments. Dye agreed that the commission could modify the proposed ordinance to exempt already existing but non- conforming restaurants with outdoor dining. "You could just set a cut-off date," he said, after which all new restaurants that want outdoor dining would have to go through the site plan review process. That brought a sigh of relief from Chiles and sev- eral other restaurant owners who attended the meeting. Dye added, however, that outdoor dining seats are still tied to the city's code requirements for parking. If a restaurant adds outdoor seating, it must meet parking .requirements for a restaurant. The second reading of the ordinance was scheduled for.Feb. 24. Early voting- Commissioners agreed to have Dye draft an ordi- nance opting out of the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections plan for early voting in the 2005 elections. Florida Community Trust Grant The commission agreed with Mayor SueLynn that the city should pursue a Florida Community Trust Grant to help it purchase lands for public use. The city can enlist Manatee County Grants Coordinator Maggie Marr for assistance, she said. The mayor said that she is still interested in buy- ing the site of the former Island Marine facility on Pine Avenue. A prior deal on a possible purchase with the Trust for Public Lands fell through when it was discov- ered that TPL would only cover 50 percent of the pur- chase, and wanted 10 percent of the selling price from the city for operating expenses. The FCT, however, is a state-run trust and doesn't ask for expense money.-An FCT grant, however, usu- ally requires 50 percent matching funds from the city. Pile driving ordinance Commissioners gave approval to Dye to write an ordinance regulating use of vibratoryy pile drivers" that are utilized to install the foundation of a building. The city can't prohibit use of a pile driver, said Dye, because its use is established by the Florida Build- ing Code. But the city can regulate such operation and require a permit with an accompanying fee. The pro- posed ordinance would require a builder using a pile driver to carry $1 million ip liability insurance for dam- age to surrounding property, and would create a system for nearby residents to file claims for damages from the pile driver. The second reading was scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24. 'Bud' Chiles makes it official. As first reported in the Dec. 1, 2004, issue of the Islander, Lawton "Bud" Chiles III, oldest son offormer Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, will seek the office of governor in the 2006 election. Chiles is shown making the official announcement last week in Orlando. Chiles, a Democrat, is the brother of restaurant owner Ed Chiles. Mother Rhea Chiles lives on Anna Maria Island, as do other relatives. Islander Photo: Courtesy of Bud Chiles cate of appropriateness and a hearing officer who the county hopes will rule that the school is indeed a his- toric building and doesn't need to meet current FEMA regulations. Tri-Tech Construction & Design Co. Inc. is taking care of the details such as permitting and changes, said Clyne. Tri-Tech has a $527,484 contract with the county to resurrect the building. All of the state permits are in hand already. "Everyone (in county government) is aboard,- working together," said Clyne. "There's an amazing amount of teamwork." The county acquired the property from Sailors' estate in 2000 with state and county funding. THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 M PAGE 5 Don Maloney: Wastin' away in Holmes Beach? By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don Maloney has not spent the last few weeks "wasting" his time. He's been busy negotiating details of a proposed new contract with Waste Management Inc., the city's con- tracted trash and waste hauling service: The contract is up for renewal at the end of March. The proposed new contract will be discussed at the Feb. 22 commission meeting, and Maloney believes all objections to the previously proposed and contro- versial WMI automated pickup system have been addressed and answered. At the commission's Feb. 8 meeting, Maloney said WMI will offer city residents their choice of either a 64- or 32-gallon container for automated pickup, or they can simply put their trash in a plastic garbage bag by the curb on pickup days. But the cost of service,,regardless of what option a resident chooses, is going up. WMI has proposed a $1-per- month increase per residential customer for basic service. Currently, the base rate for a single-family home is about $13 per month. WMI is also allowed to raise its fees based upon increases in the consumer price index. Maloney believes the new WMI proposal answers residents objections last year that would have forced them to utilize a "too large" container, whether they wanted it or not. A number of residents had objected that they couldn't handle such a large container, but the trash bag option appears to solve that problem. "I believe it's the best solution for everyone," he said, noting that no other firm bid for the trash and waste hauling service. "Everyone else dropped by the wayside." "I also think it's a good solution," said Commis- sioner Roger Lutz. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger agreed, noting that he recently spoke with Palmetto Mayor Larry Bustle about WMI's automated service in that city. "He said complaints about pickup have almost disappeared. They're really pleased with the service," Bohnenberger said. In other business, the commission agreed to a sug- S .. gestion by Bohnenberger that the city establish a five- year capital improvements plan by resolution, rather than following the comprehensive plan. It would allow the commission to update the improvements list every year by resolution, rather than a comprehensive plan amendment. Bohnenberger said this plan is a "reincarnation" of a policy he introduced as mayor in 1996, but has fallen by the wayside. Instead of following a plan, the commission sim- ply added or deleted capital improvement projects dur- ing budget discussions. Under Bohnenberger's proposal, the mayor would submit a priority list of capital improvement projects to the commission every year before the budget hear- ings. Commissioners,,along with the mayor and city staff, would then meet and discuss the list to establish priorities for inclusion in the upcoming budget. Mayor Carol Whitmore agreed that while the bud- get always has included capital improvement projects, it's easier for the city to follow a five-year plan adopted by resolution. The commission will discuss the resolution at its Feb. 22 meeting. Sunrise canals City Attorney Patricia Petruff said preparation of the draft ordinance to establish ownership of docks in the Sunrise boat basin is nearly complete, but there are still several issues to be resolved before a final draft is presented to the commission. "It's still a work in progress," she said, but she anticipated completion by mid-March. Lutz, also an attorney, agreed that giving Sunrise residents a "net, net, net lease" is the "next best thing to ownership," and likely absolves the city from any liability. Skateboard park fees The commission agreed to consider a proposal by SWhitmore that the $30 annual fee for non-Holmes Beach residents to use the skateboard park be reduced ... .. .:. . CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS MEDIUM TERM NOTES 5.25%: .... ) i E 02. 15,30 P,00.00 100.00 CAL1 L DT E 02-'15.10 CILL PA.-,[ 100.00 M i:..:.d San.adrd Aal AA-: ', Aa IAA-A Semi-Annual Pay 4 A-i Cary W. Keller Fro ..,o A.t .:.r rt4 -h. l / .. U, r ii.J l ...t i f rid rH.l.ftr ,r, 1h. r,[, ,. i- t J)" t 1, uff-b: mw W .NFl... -p .. Jrf.), I ,t. P r. IuI/,, .i i5i5 Ringlir. BI'.d.. Suijri brrC' VC HOV1A A., SS-ECURITIES 941 -4-51-7-3-13 Soo-23:'3 ')C'ri "'NI T~h~ji. 4d i.ii.,.rtatI~U SUPPrlt.'. i Hd .pun .jrid b, INC Fi Trrn ili Se-, i.. *-.. ti(4 :~il~~~, ~1 -r ~ lt%:4 4~ f ,a~~~4, 4~:-~:: 'NA- F- t'': : :i~jt:i~- to $10, the same as city residents. She said this would make the park more usable to other Island residents and winter visitors. County charter The commission agreed to hold several public fo- rums in the city in the near future to discuss technical aspects of the proposed Manatee County charter. The forums would not.be for debate, said Bohnenberger, but a means to educate the public. Whitmore noted that the charter is on the Feb. 15 county commission worksession agenda and urged elected officials and the public to attend. The Holmes Beach City Commission, along with its Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria counterparts, are unanimous in their opposition to the proposed charter. Longboat key chamber seeks nominations The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2005 Small Business Person of the Year and Rookie of-the Year. Each year the chamber recognizes an outstand- ing business person for his or her personal achieve- ments and contributions. Nominees will be evalu- ated on the following criteria. Individual demonstration of excellence in business or profession. Individual demonstration of community ser- vice. Individual demonstration of innovation in product or service offered. Nomination applications are available at the chamber office, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, and must be submitted by March 4. The award presentation will take place at the Chamber's Small Business Week Breakfast in June. For more information, call 387-9519. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ANNA MARIA The city of Anna Maria recently adopted ordinance 04-626 (Amendment to Code of Ordinance Section 74-333) which require all structures to have address numbers and reads in part: MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS A. Residential one and two family dwellings: Each number shall be minimum 3" in height. B. Commercial buildings, condominiums and multi-family dwell- ings, each number shall be minimum 6". Individual units, each number shall be minimum 3" in height. C. Guidelines: Use large, plain numbers not script or hard to read lettering. Use colors that contrast to the background (black letters on white). Post your address numbers on the front of your house where it is clearly visible from the street. Make sure the numbers are well illuminated at night by installing a light fixture near the numbers. D.Additionally the City of Anna Maria requires: All waterfront structures, including Gulf, bay and canal fronting structures, to post their addresses on their waterfront sides in addition to posting their addresses on their street frontage.Waterfront addresses shall be in accordance with the standards established herein, but shall also include the name of the street upon which the property is located. For additional information regarding the city's require- ments, please contact them at the following listing. City of Anna Maria. (941) 708-6130, extension 29. Note: Failure to properly post could result in fines and/or penalties. I . I' ~I I 1 9 IC I I --. . .t- a :t. 1 - ~t~ ~'' '' ~:*::4* :: t--rXT'; :j *' '' .- .. .. J .. i i . PAGE 6 0 FEB. 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER S 0 U1inmO1nI Cortez at it again Cortez keeps outdoing itself. It's just a wisp of a village and it keeps on challenging itself. And winning. Now it's at it again, biting off more than it can possibly chew and then chewing the heck out of its oversize bite. Once again it's reaching beyond its grasp, and you just know it's all going to come out roses. The big bite this time is a rounding-out of a previ- ous giant bite that it successfully swallowed despite warnings about the impossible. That time it paid. $250,000 it didn't have for 95 prime acres of mangrove wetlands and prime uplands, to have some relatively unspoiled Old Florida and so nobody would build con- dos there and squeeze a tiny village that has always managed somehow to be unsqueezable. With planning and scheming and some fancy foot- work and a lot of hard work, Cortez paid off the mortgage in four years through its annual fundraising fishing festi- val. Plus donations from people intrigued at what tN pica] Cortezian temerity and courage can do. The property is now the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage Preserve. Cortez wanted the old school at its eastern edge so, again ignoring the discouragers, it finagled and schemed and enlisted the support of sympathetic people in high places. And.ended up with Mana:ee County and the state buying the property together and turning over its use to the \ village. With more help in public and private grants, the old-school will-be refur- bished and soon turned into a community center and the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum. Now FISH is buying three privately owned lots just inside the Preserve, to round out the perimeter there and, in the house on the property, provide a permanent home for the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center that has been housed somewhat precariously in a residential area of Bradenton Beach. All Cortez needs is another $160,000 to pay for the property, and it will get a strong start at the Commercial Fishing Festival Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19-20. This in a really tiny 300-person, 100-home place that has been threatened over and again with calamity and survived: A 1920s hurricane that leveled the houses, a mysterious die-off of the mullet that have always been the village's life, massive red tides that killed not only mullet but millions of the other fish that are important there too, the monstrous net ban that Florida voters imposed in 1995 to prohibit fishing with nets that were the village's only way of survival. But Cortez survived. And prospered, despite the odds. It's too bad there's only one Cortez. But it's great that we've got it. Te Islander FEB. 16, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 15 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) -Adass-o 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 pinion.. .. :.. ;,; ^ :; .- ....J j .; ; : .sg : j .^ ....... : .- '^ v ;;. ..... .... ".-. ,. .. .,--, ,,,..<,.; ,:' "-,, : :,- : -,; ., .. .: .**.. .;:: \ ". :. ,, ., Thanks from Fort Ogden I am writing to say thank you to the community of Anna Maria Island. After our three hurricanes here in DeSoto County, we were left beaten, battered and al- most destroyed. Our beautiful 125-year-old church was destroyed, our parsonage badly damaged and our con- gregation torn apart. Out of the depths of our despair, God sent a spe- cial "angel" named Nancy Ambrose to us. She told us that Anna Maria Island had heard of our destruction and wanted, to help. Many on the Island have sent us their support. Most recently the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce donated and Nancy and husband David deliv- ered a copier to our church. We are so grateful. We cannot say thank you enough to Nancy Ambrose, Mary Ann Brockman and all the residents for their prayers and support. With God's continued blessing and gen- erous hearts such as yours, we will rebuild. Nothing would give us greater pleasure than to invite you all down for our new church's dedication. Until then, we say thank you and God bless you all. Jeff Nesbit, Fort Ogden United Methodist Church No 'no parking' signs (Shared letter to the Anna Maria mayor and city com- missioners) I would like to echo many of the thoughts ex- pressed by my neighbors in that the proposed blanket legalization of the "No Parking" signs on select beach access street areas creates and establishes a most ineq- uitable situation for us without such parking provisions. It will continue to force all beach parking near those residents not so fortunate to have "No Parking" signs and may forever eliminate the chance for a fair and equable parking solution. I live at the corner of Gladiolus and Jacaranda. My house faces west towards the Gulf. There is one block in front of my house before the beach access path at Gladiolus and North Shore Drive. There is not one al- lowed parking space in that one block in front of my house. Every beachgoer using the beach access path at the intersection of Gladiolus and North Shore Drive parks in front of my house or b\ the side of my house. Beach goers park in front of my house on Jacairinda-(at times impeding access to my driveway) and the beachgoers park beside my house on Gladiolus (steps from my front door). My driveway fronts Jacaranda and my front door is on the Gladiolus side of the street. More power to my neighbors in the block ahead of me. I wish I had access to the same "No Parking" signs that they have, but this is not fair. If Anna Maria feels that our residential neighborhood must become the beach parking lot for an ever-growing Manatee County, parking must be spread among all the beach access areas. By granting special "no parking" privileges to those one block from the beach and pushing 100 percent of the parking back to those living in the second block from the beach, the city is further creating an unfair and unacceptable so- lution to the parking problem near Bean Point. (A noted exception to "no parking one block from the beach" is Fern Street, where beach parking is excessive.) Let's limit parking fairly on all beach-access streets near Bean Point. If the city must, then at least spread park- ing equally among all blocks of beach access streets. Richard V. Francis, Anna Maria Bird watching success Once again the success of the Beginning Bird Watching class offered through the Manatee County Audubon Society can be attributed in large part to the marvelous.publicity it receives in local media outlets. We put a lot of work into this course and we are grate- ful that your publicity generates enough interest to justify our effort. Sessions for next year are already scheduled. For those who want to mark their calendars early, classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the United Bank, 2520 Manatee Ave., W., Bradenton, on January 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2006. The two bird watch- ing field trips will occur on Jan. 21 and 28. Nancy and Bob Dean, course instructors -IA I THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 M PAGE 7 ? if1 (1: I M ,(( ;-', !'.[IfD I ,3 t. Seawall removal request decision delayed to March T AmiaMaria THE BES SIder S1l3YEARS After more than two hours of debate, members of the Bradenton Beach Board of Adjustment decided legal advice was needed to determine whether or not to sustain or overturn a building official decision to deny permits to remove a seawall. Pete Milazzo, 306 Gulf Drive S., requested a let- ter of no objection from the city prior to requesting a Florida Department of Environmental Protection per- mit to remove a landlocked seawall on his Gulffront property. Milazzo said he wanted to remove the seawall to improve his property. He apparently intends to ex- pand his rentals and will provide needed parking on the beach side of the building where the seawall exists - if his request is approved. Interim Building Official Bill Saunders agreed to the request, but when Ed Mc Adam took over the po- sition he issued a letter of denial, citing a city code that states in part that "no person shall remove any ... ero- sion control material from the erosion-control area forming a berm line along the beach. These activities are solely the responsibility of the state ..." Karyn Erickson, the city's coastal engineering con- sultant, told board of adjustment members that the sea- wall, although clearly within Milazzo's property and landward of the erosion control line, still serves as a buffer to wind and waves during storms. However, Milazzo's attorney Mark Bamebey said that the seawall is not included within the boundaries of the city code Mc Adam-quoted in his denial. "The section you cite does not apply here," he said. "This is getting very legally," Board of Adjustment Chair Ken Lohn said, and decided to continue the meet- ing to March 8 to allow City Attorney Ralf Brookes time to review the matter and offer his advice. Too many books, too little time to shop S' The annual book sale Feb. 5 i ,' of the Friends of the Island Branch Library took in $2,800, "the highest ever," according to Joan Pettigrew of the Friends. The sale saw 561 customers, including -, 4 106 members at an advance '. members-only Friday sale. The event began as a cookbook sale where "we made $200," recalled Pettigrew. "We're very pleased," she said, and the funds go toward providing "the little extras that make a difference in the library." Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Bring your Presidents to Ralph's Sfor a great lunch or dinner! GREAT LIVE MUSIC DRINK SPECIALS THIS WEEK! 2 for $550 Mimosa Bloody Mary WED & THURS Tom Mobley Tequila Sunrise Screwdriver FRI & SAT irni & Joe Pitchers of Bud SUN, MON, TUES & WED Tom Mobley & Miller Lite Only $6 1- ROTTEN RALPH'S S. WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria RTTEN Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 RALPH'S : n,, 'u<--\-/--" .. Gull olf ,le,,:0 U. U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U -U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ten years ago in the Feb. 16,1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: SThe Longboat Key Town Commission backed down on issuing a code violation against Island Trol- ley owner Gary Creamans for use of advertising on his trolley after the American Civil Liberties Union vowed to defend Creamans, and Town Attorney David Persson advised that such advertising was permitted by the U.S. Constitution. Dottie McChesney was elected mayor of Anna Maria, defeating interim Mayor Max Znika 424 votes to 326. Bradenton Beach resident Larry Hinds filed an appeal of a circuit court order permitting the expansion of the Bradenton Beach Marina by owner Allan Bazzy. Bazzy was denied permission to expand by the city commission, but won his appeal of that decision. Tetmps I & Drops, on A*MlJI Date Low High Rainfall Feb. 6 50 70 0 Feb. 7 52 69 0 Feb. 8 55 72 0 Feb. 9 52 74 0 Feb. 10 46 60 Trace Feb.11 44 59 0 Feb. 12 42 64 0 Average Gulf water temperature 610 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. Eu..... EUMEEME mum KNEE HEMENE I I We'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- fect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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Sandra Wooten, Joe Hutchinson and a juvenile were sitting. on the front porch when Melson approached the gate. Unable to understand Melson, who speaks with a disability, Wooten and Hutchinson approached the gate to converse with him. Melson accused a white dog of attacking his wife and her dog while they were out for a walk earlier in the evening. According to Hutchinson and Wooten, Melson then pulled a 9-mm handgun from.a back pocket and pointed it at one of the dogs in the yard. He then raised the gun toward several people, including them. Both Wooten and Hutchinson reported that they heard Melson load a bullet in the gun's chamber. Wooten rushed the juvenile off the porch and into Leadership opportunity for high school juniors Applications are being accepted by the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club from Island high school juniors for the Annual Florida Rotary Youth Leadership Assem- bly. More than 300 ouths \h1io will be seniors in high school in the fall of 2005 x\ ill gather at Florida South- ern College from June 19-25 to learn, develop and practice leadership skills through interaction with their peers. College administrators recognize attendance at this Rotary assembly as a significant achievement during the admission process, according to Jim Dunne, Island club member and a former college academic official. There is no cost to the selected student to attend the week-long assembly. An Island Rotary Club Committee will conduct candidate interviews in April. Application details are available from Dunne, at 778-4060. the home and she immediately called police. Hutchinson asked Melson to put the gun away and when he responded that he had a permit to carry the gun, Hutchinson says he told him that it didn't give him the right to point the gun at anyone. When Melson was told the police were on their way, he left the residence. According to the report, officers recognized the description given by witnesses as matching a suspect involved in an altercation with police in 2002, and re- sponded to Melson's home on Avenue C. Holmes Beach police officers spoke to Melson's wife outside the residence and she told them that a '0Ult "'5~" white dog had attacked her and her dog and her hus- band was angry. She reportedly stated that her husband took his gun and left the house, and that on returning he went to bed. The woman called her home on an officer's phone but her husband did not respond. Melson then exited the rear of the house but did not comply with police orders and :had to be subdued. The 9-mm Smith and Wesson gun was then re- trieved from inside the home. Witnesses from the party positively identified Melson as the suspect and he was charged N\ ith three counts of ag, iravated assault with a weapon. Night transportation The Holmes Beach Police Di paiitwe iati. l t hif0 / t ullhlt"_*- l/ilS t'ic lohnew Scu'tL' to'- patol t ei'l i- ourhlli.ds. HolnOitt Btich Police Chlut JaY\ RoI.-iti )aid the s(citer t.able. officers to get around quietly tinJ is .' C.'CL-'/dli hellrdl in maneuvering near the beach. The scooter was pr c ha17't id with a block grant funded by the Florida Depart- ment of Community Affairs. Romine says he applies for the ranu itrli .lt thi Floi'l,'ida - Departmentof Lia Enforcement each year and fund tlilnie'iirts i based on city crime rates. This year HBPD received ap.'i<., \iiateli $3. 000. Romine said that' a,ibot half hir it :ecein i ',J in lite psi dt to10 biulget cuts at the federal level. Islander Photo: Diina Bogan HOW WILL YOU AVOID DRIVING TO THE CORTEZ FISH FESTIVAL? -I, .......... ... PARK FREE AT COQUINA BEACH OR PARADISE BAY PLAZA AND BUS TO THE FESTIVAL ON MCAT. "MCAT ear-- CATOMTHEGO Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will operate additional service on Saturday and Sunday, February 19th and 20th between the Cortez Fishing Festival and Coquina Beach on the south end of Anna Maria Island as well as Paradise Bay Plaza shopping center on Cortez Road at 71st Street West. Buses will run continuously from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The fare each way is $1 for adults, 500 for seniors and children 6 years and younger. If you prefer to not drive at all, MCAT offers nine routes serving Cortez Plaza and the Manatee County Courthouse on Saturday (no Sunday service) with an easy transfer to Route 6 traveling west on Cortez Road. For schedule information contact Rider Info at941 749 7116 or go online at www. co.manatee.fl.us (click on "Transit", then "Ride Guide"). For your convenience, every bus is equipped with wheel chair lifts and bike racks. 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The draft document prepared by the ad hoc Changes taking place in Anna M n and land development codes as committee should be presented to the city commission hensive plan might address can be sl )rida Department of Community this month for review and further changes. being torn down, offered for sale or laria that the compre- hown in the buildings Sunder construction. z ;-:- ..-.--;.- --"--"- -.. .. .- .- Going up This $2.5 million home is currently under construction at the Villa Rosa housing project on South Bay Drive. Islander Photos: Rick Catlin Going down This is all that remains of an "Old Florida" cottage that once stood at 210 Pine Ave. The owners of the property have not yet indicated what future plans they have for the location. Going Going Chiles Group Anna Maria resident and political activist Rick DeFrank has put his Pine The Island's End restaurant at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in Avenue home up for sale, where he and his wife's jewelry business is located. Anna Maria, along with the accompanying parking lots, is being purchased by Neumann's Island Beach Store at 427 Pine Avenue, which includes a residence, Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles, who said he has no immediate plans for is also up for sale. the restaurant building. L PAGE 10 N FEB. 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER gi Join us for the Sarasota ShefShaow Fri Feb 18 12:30-5pm Sat and Sun Feb 19 & 20 10am-5pm SSarasota Municipal Auditorium 'Pp 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Rf~DER'S REEF SHELLS & GIFTS 5508 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-3211 BTTlINA 5 Ao AWARD WINNING IDEAS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME CALL 941-779-2106 Beautiful windows... 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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 i. by appointment only . available evenings and weekends Free Consultation Island, Cortez prepare homes for tours Tours of homes on Anna Maria Island and the his- toric fishing village of Cortez head the area's agenda for'March, and homeowners are busy getting their houses ready. The tours are a week apart-- Anna Maria's Sat- urday, March 19, and Cortez's the following Friday and,Saturday, March 25-26. Both tours are planning to welcome patrons from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost of each tour is $12 in advance, $15 on the day of the tour. The Island's 12th annual tour will take in five houses in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, homes cho- sen to reflect the various styles of Island living. Pro- ceeds go to the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Cortez has six homes signed up now and a seventh likely will be added, tour organizers said. The tour \ i11 be self-guided, with a printed tour guide and map pro- vided to ticket holders. Proceeds will go torenovation of the historic Burton store and toward purchase of additional lots adioining ohe~EISH Preserve. Tickets for the Anna Mlari tour maybe purchased at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria; Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; The Islander, 5404Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; Lori-Ell's Hair Designs, 401 Pine Ave.. A in.i Maria; Ginny's Antiques & Art, 5600 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna \ Iaria;. Island Discount Tackle, 5503 Mairin Dri\ e, Holmes Beach; Ace Hardware, 3352 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach; Home True Value Hardware, 5324 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; LaPensee Plumbing, 5362 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Two Sides of Nature, 110 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, and 101 S. Bay Drive, Anna Maria; Robyn's Nest, 7427 Manatee Ave. W., Bradention Cortez tour tickets may be obtained through the Cortez Community Center, 4523 123rd St. Ct. W., or. by calling 708-4953 or 794-5919. SAM charter presentation Save Anna Maria Inc., a community activist organization, will have a public presentation on Manatee County's growth management draft char- ter at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at the Island Branch Li- brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. There will also be a short SAM business meeting to elect new officers. Nominations in- clude Katie Pierola, president; Joan Perry, vice president; Dianne Canniff, secretary; and Sherry Mesaros, treasurer. Create-a-flower-pot challenge, help spark arts Create a flower pot and help a charity grow this spring. The Arts Council of Manatee County is spon- soring the contest in which local businesses, organic za- tions, schools and individuals create or decorate a. planter to be auctioned off for charity. Participants can build, buy or commission a flower pot or planter of any size, then decorate it and fill it in a way that represents them best. Entries will be on display at various art centers in Manatee County until mid-April, when they will be judged and prizes awarded in several categories. The grand-prize is two round-trip tickets from Sarasota/ Bradenton International Airport to anywhere in the United States AirTran Airways flies. The winners will be part of a live auction and the re- maining entries will be part of a silent auction. All pro- ceeds will go to the charity designated by each entrant. Entries will be accepted until March 31 and appli- cations are available at: Anna Maria Island Art League, the Arts Council of Manatee County, Art Center Mana- tee, Village of the Arts, Riverfront Theatre, Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch and the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce. There is a $20 entry fee and applicants will be asked to designate which local nonprofit organization should receive the proceeds from the sale of their planter. For more information, call 761-8676. Get it over with, please! li:lmt I l Faamip ,.,t H,:;i :s Bcachl l,.ooks. /'ir inM tii .'lipalion q rO.'ceivllho, Is flilu shol tf,''ml Dorinna Dhit nport, RV, .f ltht llohnate Corin' Hialth Department. Faarup says he gets the annual shot "to stay healthy." The shots were offered last week at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce office in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Kelley Ragan Calling all artists, art lovers: The Islander newspaper is looking for a few good artists. There are onlN tit o criter'.i for the jolb at hand: They must be gifted and generous Based on the success of pre\ ious year's. event, many artists have already offered to participate in the fourth annual "Fo r Art' s Sake." a silent auction/benefit to be held from 5-30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, on the side jalk at the newspaper office in the Island Shopping Center. Proceeds will again benefit the Manatee H gh School art program, which will be much appreciated b. Islander/teacher/artist Rob Reiber. Last \ear's event provided more than $4,000, which Reiber said went toward the purchase of an art printing press. The public is encouraged to attend the outdoor auction and reception, hosted by its sponsor The Is- Last )ear's roster of artist, included Woody Candish, Rhea Chiles, Sue Curry, Joe Hutchinson, Linda Molto, Ines Norman, Carrie Price, Rob Reiber, Andre Renard, Richard Thomas, and Joan and Carl Voyles and many more. Reiber's- students will also be contributing select Start ork for auction and displaying their future "prom- ise" in the arts, as well as assisting with the event. Donated works range from sculpture to original oil paintings to watercolors, prints, custom jewelry and photography. To offer artwork for auction, or for information on the event, call The Islander's event coordinator Carrie Price at 779-1045 or The Islander at 778-7978. Come celebrate for art's sake it's all for the kids. 'Beau Jest' comedy coming to Players theater The Island Players have announced the cast and crew for "Beau Jest," comedy by James Sherman, to be staged March 17-April 3 at the Players theater in Anna Maria. The production is being directed by Phyllis Elfenbein, with Deryll Gross as co-producer. Curtain times are 8 p.m. except for three Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., with no performances Mondays. The focus of the play, Sarah Goldman, has a WASP boyfriend in the advertising business, but to mollify her Jewish parents she employs an aspiring actor, Bob Schroeder, to act as her date. The Wall Street Journal described the play as "very funny, but it's not an extended Jewish joke. The well- crafted play has a lot to say about nuclear families of any ethnic persuasion." Laura Parks plays Sarah, Michael Hoffman the hired date, Tim Stella the real boyfriend. Phillip Urbanski, Miriam Ring and Gabe Simches round out the cast. Carol Cozan is stage manager, Elfenbein and Jack Abene designed the set, Don Bailey the costumes. Chris McVicker is doing the lights, Bob Grant the sound. Tickets at $15 may be obtained by calling the box office Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 778-5755 starting March 7. The theater is at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 16, 2005 0 PAGE 11 778-4751 Happy Valentine's Day, times 50 The annual Valentine dinner at Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach honors resident couples who have been married 50 years or more. This year, eight couples were honored, including from near tofar, Don and Ella Eshenbaugh, Josie and-Ken Freshwater, Harriet and Jake Diehm, Don and Dee Prest, Ruth and Buck Omans, Rita and John Kruis, Faye and Jim Mcintyre, and Josie and Walt Berkoben. Islander Photo: Janice Dingman 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com SbECOR /, Gallery and Framing Art-Original, S Signed & Numbered 4,e. ,- / Museum Quality ? Custom Framing 6713 Manatee Ave. W. e / Northwest Promenade Bradenton 792-4235 Big Band Valentine dance, big hit Tic Big B(mdI DhiLe spol ,n'red ainnllv I' tl e .Amiii ,Airi'a I \ld Kh uInti Club to cLch'liate I ilentine's Day s n a la 10 c(i,.n'iro Thuri- davy t h sit aitn i to the rhih ofthe Bob Zi nimeiman Or.helis, u oat the Anna Maria Island Community Center. The annual social event is a benefit'for the Center. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy Featured Valentine dance vocalist Claire Louise. Come in and see us for all your grilling needs! Grills and Smokers Natural !ump coal Hot sauces and rubs Cooking accessories and The Big Green Egg! G gILL STORE 5350 Gulf Drive 779-9594.* (S&S Plaza, next to post office) Free assembly and delivery on the Islands YOLULLBE TICKLED PINK When you see the all new BEACH SHOP at the Manatee County public beach Where Manatee Avpenue ends and the Gu;t 'i.. : .- * Valentine fever, flowers, florists Folks from Island Florist were working at a feverish pitch Saturday before Valentine's Day, producing orders for numerous deliveries and the anticipated V-Day rush for the Monday holiday. Behind the-bouquets are Herbert Sesterhenn, co-owner, left, with wife Birgit behind Sylvia Zadarosni, and Sandy Marquis and Edna Erven on the right. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy We are open and better than ever with a great newic. look and an awesome array of merchandise! Fin. git'ts Art glass F.ashion. hoes, accessories SCollectible dolls E-.e.-:utitul turquoise jewelry S* Swimwear Beach toys Model ships S* Sweatshirts galore S y And much more! / BEACH SHOP S OPEN 7 DAYS 778-5442 Please don't let the construction keep you away. We have lots of parking just outside our doors! .. PAGE 12 E FEB. 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Island Rotarians battle polio abroad Anna Maria Island Rotary Club members' efforts against polio in Asia have paid off handsomely, Ned Perkins told his fellow club members at a meeting. Reporting on results of the ongoing battle against the crippling disease, Perkins said polio incidence is down from 336 cases in 2003 to 186 in 2004 in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Perkins is chairman of the Club Rotary Founda- tion. Together with its parent Rotary Foundation, the group has joined the World Health Organization in a years-long campaign to eliminate polio. An intense inoculation effort was carried out in densely populated areas of India, he said, with an Is- land Rotary team of Win and Patti Bishop taking part and administering serum to hundreds of children. "Nor have we forgotten the ones who have been crippled by pplio. Rotarians have been funding pros- thesis clinics where artificial limbs are being manu- factured and fitted to victims." The Bishops visited one of those clinics while they were in India. "Unfortunately," Perkins told Rotarians here, "the polio virus has not been completely stamped out yet - in Central Africa cases increased from 386 to 1,040 in the same period." This is because Islamic imams there prohibited Moslems from receiving inoculations when the imams thought the Salk serum caused infertility in girls and AIDS in males. "The imams have finally reversed their order, so the prograni can finally progress," Perkins said. Rotary International and the Island club are now organizing a massive polio inoculation program in Central Africa, he said, noting that worldwide Rotarians have contributed more than $200 million toward eradication of polio. White Elephant Sale Sat. Feb. 19 9-1 at fla e (lfIurcl of tfhe Anrunuciation 4408 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH Treasures to trinkets, baked goods, plants and raffles, plus breakfast and lunch and our famous pickles. **" ," . *^ -*' ^-<~ji ,'- ".'" ^ '" y n ' -^-*^~~ cJ- ' - -. , *3S8^va~~f&*^ 'i W '-- -- ' K m Join hands for Rotary Club Joining hands in support of the many programs undertaken by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island are, left to right, Ned Perkins, a Rotarian of 50 years who has never missed a club meeting no matter where he has lived or traveled in the world; Ann Close, the newest Island Rotary Club member; and Gene Moss, the lone remaining member of the original Anna Maria Rotary Club roster, which now celebrates 46 years of service to the Island. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jim Dunne University women's group offers scholarships The Manatee County Branch of the American As- sociation of University Women is accepting applica- tions for its 2005 academic scholarships. The scholarships, which are awarded in May, in- clude the following: $1,000 John I. Gearhart scholarship for pursuit-of a baccalaureate degree at a Florida college. $700 AAUW branch scholarship for pursuit of an associate degree at Manatee Community College lead- ing to a baccalaureate degree. $250 Women in Transition scholarship. $250 John I. Gearhart Renaissance Women schol- AT CURVES, WE'RE TAKING SHAPE! COME JOIN THE FUN! 4228 60th St. W., Bradenton 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 794-2878 779-2878 PMOINLIZI VOU M MlT l The latest in luxurious period-style(l kitchens. Cablico turns your dreams into reality. We provide premium quality cabinetry that is Ieautiful, functional and represents a \alue that \%ill last a lifetime. With (Cabico) the possibili- ties are endless... Ilmagine the possibilities ... let uts cutstomize yloutv 1.itclhe to. fit your life! Visit or ne' .iheotish room of 24- different kielichen displays. '..rrIini of(r cofitniEt niEii .s%'ince IliH CABINETSUnlimited 8700 Cortez Road West Bradenton (941) 792-8656 arship to assist women to continue their education. Details regarding each scholarship and applications are available from the guidance offices at Manatee County high schools, Manatee Technical Institute, Manatee Community College and the Women's Re- source Center. Applications should be submitted to Sylvia Price by March 18 and will be reviewed by the scholarship com- mittee on the basis of academic excellence, character, citi- zenship and financial need. Applicants must be a resident of Manatee County for a minimum of two years. For more information, call Price at 778-3209. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 RESEARCH CENTER "-BB'"WBAX'w TM NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT SPRING VEGETABLES ] '*1"" '"- v . r q .. . Large selection of herbs and geraniums. Rows of beautiful planted Earthboxes and plants for you to plant yourself. Local author's book available now at Earth Box LF I.EN ION at' a, FREE Gardening Classes Wed. & Sat. 10 AM 723-2911 1023 Ellenton-Gillette Rd. Open Mon.-Fri. 9-4 Sat. 9-2 www.earthbox.com Easy to find. Take 301 to Ellenton-Gillette Rd. [one block west of Gamble-Mansion] THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 0 PAGE 13 Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City Feb. 8, 200 block of Willow Avenue, lost property. A man reported his wallet missing from his coat pocket. Feb. 10, 100 block of Magnolia Avenue, found bicycle. Public works staff retrieved a bicycle found leaning against a pole. Bradenton Beach Feb. 3, 2200 block of Gulf Drive North, drug/traf- fic arrest. Officers responded to a report of a problem with customers at the Circle K and approached the vehicle with four occupants that were identified by witnesses. The driver of the vehicle was given a notice to appear for driving without a license. Passengers Daniel Patterson, 24, and Randy Goss, 33, both from North Carolina, were given a notice to appear for pos- session of drug paraphernalia. Patterson was also in possession of five grams of marijuana. Feb. 3, 611 Gulf Drive N., Imperial House condo- minium parking lot, drug arrest. Vashti Shramo, 20, of Bradenton, was arrested for possession of drug para- phernalia and less than one gram of marijuana after officers responded to a noise complaint. According to the report, a resident reported that Shramo and a male friend were arguing and causing a lot of noise in the parking area. Officers found a glass pipe on the ground beside the car and Shramo admitted to having mari- juana in her purse, according to the report. The male Obituary F. John 'Jack' Sarty F. John "Jack" Sarty, 84, of Bradenton, died Feb. 8. Born in Medford, Mass., Mr. Sarty moved to Mana- tee County from Medford, N.J., in 1989. He was retired from national sales manager from Columbia Research Laboratories in Philadelphia, Pa. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He attended Boston Uni- driver was also given a citation for an open container of beer found in the car. Feb. 5, 110 Gulf Drive S., Moose Lodge, burglary. According to the report, someone broke into the build- ing and stole the proceeds from the day's business. Feb. 7, 1200 Gulf Drive S., Cortez Beach, drug arrest. Jonathan Muller, 23, of Bradenton, was arrested for possession of four grams of marijuana and a scale during a routine traffic stop. Feb. 7, 200 block of Bay Drive North, domestic battery. A man was arrested for battering his girlfriend. The woman refused medical treatment. She was given a domestic violence information packet. Holmes Beach Feb. 4, 7100 block of Gulf Drive, theft. According to the report, work permits and plans were stolen from the inspection box at a construction site. Feb. 6, 5410 Marina Drive, D.Coy Ducks Bar, bat- tery. Officers responded to a fight between two custom- ers. The bartender requested a trespass warning be is- sued to the customer that instigated the fight. Feb. 6, 2300 block of Gulf Drive, driver's license, A man was cited for driving without a license. Feb. 9, 2700 block of Gulf Drive, drug arrest. David Shroads, 23, of Bradenton, was issued a notice to appear for possession of marijuana. According to the report, Shraods was initially approached by the officer when he was seen driving his van into an empty lot with a broken taillight. versity School of Music. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Norwood, Mass.; the musician union for more than 20 years, and was past president and head seasonal bell ringer for Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Bradenton, where he was the church pianist. Memorial services were Feb. 11 at the church, with a military honor detail present from MacDill Air Force EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN -Mul. re.'sol WHY LEAVE THE :"- I Ti,:.r Sil. ISLAND?? ." -' _-.H,-, Fr.imed Art WE HAVE IT HERE1 _- .,.: r. I 'flx :',n Pc.rr / :- *Lar l DishEs, Lh I f IXO N FA RNA S Wrought Wrought lon Ssrr uRack. T ,blv *,, LOCAL PRODUCE Ci ,h, Tr Chjirs and Mc.re **T..- 5704 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH 778-4441 AVE DA. ' LIFESTYLE SALON* SPA experience Law V-- , somethingmore more 1 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 778.5400 HOLIDAY GARBAGE AND RECYCLING PICKUP SCHEDULE Waste Management of Manatee County will not be picking up garbage or recycling on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Monday's garbage and recycling will be picked up on the Saturday prior to Feb. 21, which is Feb. 19. Thank you and enjoy a safe weekend. Couple awarded Ben and Karen Cooper of Ben Cooper & Associates Inc. accounting firm received awards at a recent Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Ben was named the Longboat Key Norm Mallard Cham- ber Ambassador of the Year and Karen recieved the "Good as Gold" award for the second consecutive year. Both serve as ambassadors to the chamber. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Base in Tampa. Memorial contributions may be made to Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1215, Holmes Beach FL 34218. Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 60 years Thelma; daugh- ters Carol Hickey of Bel Air, Md., Dorothy Stark of Washington, Pa., and Chris Witts of Marlton, N.J.; sis- ter Barbara Bacon of Winchester, Mass.; eight grand- children; and two great-grandchildren. Lo a ilde' raiain 409 Ao,4- 0 2L, MI 'a ,:> .." -n ; ." " ..1 Friday Feb. 18 5-9pm S rdy Feb. 19 10-5 Tickets -at he door $6 S Info: 75-9 ' Friday Feb. 18 5-9pm Saturday Feb. 19 10-5 Sunday \ Feb. 20 11-4 Tickets at the door $6 \\ \ NIjn:jrecScr\ i. cClub.cumn Kay Puchsrein, Promoter Sl OFF MISSION -with this ad SHOW February 18, 19 and 20 Manatee Convention & Civic Center in Palmetto Corner of US Highway 41/ 301 and Haben Blvd. MI S f- I- L A'_' SI ii F ,i A V.~ir f'W~'i 141i All r !ri~j~ I~I MI MM, 11; 3 rr~-WO V PAGE 14 M FEB. 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 'Tuggerisms' galore await publisher By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent She has drawn "Tuggerisms" by the score, every- one who sees them tells her they're great, and now Jolie Bell is looking for a publisher who agrees. They are cartoons of humor and proverbs and quips, all from a dog's perspective, she said. They are based on her dog Tugger, and she's been at it for al- most a decade. She even has a working title: "Poor Tugger's Almanac of Canine Wisdom." It started as ajoke, the Holmes Beach woman said, and "just kind of mushroomed." A friend in Ohio got a new puppy so her pals threw a puppy shower. Bell made her own gift card, the original Tuggerism. Her friends were so enthusiastic that she did some more as gift cards, then kept on with it until she had enough for a book. She's got about enough for four books now, she said, and wants to thin down the inven- tory by getting a bunch of them published. She and husband Steve were in Westerville, Ohio, in those years. She was director of the multi-media center at Ohio Dominican College and he worked for Ross Laboratories, maker-of baby formula. They vaca- tioned for years in a house they bought in Holmes Beach, and made it their permanent home when they retired three years ago. As do so many retirees, she works part time. Her job is at the White Egret gift store in Anna Maria. Hus- band Steve keeps busier than he originally intended as a working member of the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary, patrolling local waters. She also has time to draw her canine whimsies, and she doesn't waste that time: They are piling up regu- larly. Art and craft vendors wanted The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is seeking artisans and craftsmen for Anna Maria Is- land Heritage Day on Saturday, March 5. - Booths will be set up for the event along Pine Avenue from Crescent to Tarpon at no charge to vendors, although donations to the Historical Soci- ety would be appreciated. Artisans may sell and demonstrate their wares from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day of the festival. The event is part of a countywide month-long historical celebration. Food vendors are also needed. Applications are available at the Island Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday. For more information, call 778-1514. Kiwanis gets stuffed for kids Members of the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club gathered more than 100 stuffed animals, and toys at their recent party for donations to the non-profit Manatee Children's Services. Present- ing the toys and animals to Manatee Children's Services Director Melinda Thompson were, from left, Kiwanis president Ralph Bassett and members Bob Lopiccolo and Larry Fowler. Islander Photo: Courtesy Ralph Bassett WELCOME BACK OLD FRIENDS fROM YOUR FRIENDS S,. . Angela Patty Chris Amberly at a n n a m aria TG ulf Coast R E N TA L S Formerly Island Real Estate Rentals Old Company New Name 5319 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 941-778-3699 Web Site: www.amgcrentals.com FOR THE VERY BEST IN VACATION RENTALS T sla der You love the news... Th Islander- why not have it delivered? Call 778-7978. NISLANDK DENTAL SPA IO ]IREUmu, uSL Oral Health Restoration and Smile Reconstruction for the Discriminating Patient 7fht' ,~lvtlh,.a/ 1 /h]t'rnatLv,'i f )I~r'dlulos.L3 .3 .... ... .. . 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Robb Mongiello was formally installed as pastor of St. Ber- nard Catholic Si Church in Holmes Beach, although he S has been at the -I.i' churchfor almost a Year. The Rev. Edward Pick, northern deanery chairperson from St. Mary's Star of the Sea on Longboat Key, installed Father Mongiello. Pictured with him is Florence Tully, chairperson for the reception. SCommunity gift Jean Knopp, president of the Roser Memorial Community Church Women's Guild, presents a check for $1,000 to Carolyne Norwood, adumiistirl- tor of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, at the Guild's Valentine Party. The money was raised at the guild's thrift shopp anml t ill be used io i:-Liorl the Belle Haven cottage and create a "General Store" at 406 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Andy Little WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida I !' J You love the ne\vs ... why not ,, N.. have it delivered? S" -. Call 778-7978. Serving the Island since 1992. EAT RIGHT. 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PAGE 16 0 FEB. 16, 2005 WTHE ISLANDER Shelter box challenge nearing $22,500 goal, donations sought By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Island community is rallying to the challenge issued by an anonymous foundation to help the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island raise at least $9,000 to pur- chase shelter boxes for tsunami victims in Southeast Asia. Last month the foundation presented Island Rotary with a donation of $9,000 to purchase 10 Rotary shel- ter boxes to aid families displaced by the Dec. 26 natu- ral disaster. The boxes purchased with this donation have since arrived in Sri Lanka. The donor challenged the Rotary Club to match the $9,000 donation by raising funds from the community plus any additional amount raised up to $22,500 by March 1. Donations have currently surpassed the $9,000 minimum and soared to $17,175, according to Steve Schlueter, Anna Maria Island Rotary Club president. Shelter boxes can be sponsored by individuals, organizations or businesses and cost $900 each. These boxes are packaged at the ShelterBoxes warehouse in Cornwall, England, and are released to recognized in- ternational relief agencies that oversee shipping and distribution. Each box contains one three-compartment, 10-per- son domed tent, 10 sleeping bags, 180 water-purifica- tion tablets and a 5-gallon flat-pack water container, two collapsible water carriers, two sets of basic cook- ing and eating utensils, a trenching shovel, three flash- lights and batteries, a 164-foot rope, 10 ponchos, a tool kit and multi-fueled cook stove. Shelter box purchases can be tracked online to see where they have been delivered. According to the Shel- ter Box USA Web site, five additional boxes purchased through the Island club have not yet reached their final destination. Checks can be made out to the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island with a notation indicating it's for shelter boxes. Donations can be mailed or dropped off to club member Birgit Sesterhenn at The Island Florist, 5312 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. To learn more about the shelter box program, visit www.shelterboxusa.org. West Coast passage 0 1 Compan oi 6 Therapists to meet your day and Swedish Relaxation $40 t evening appointment needs eep-TsueNeuromuscular S CoDeep-Tissouples Massage 2W Couples Massage (9-41) 22+-622- 9908 Gull Drive Anna Maria Minnesota bowl Minnesota snowbirds packed the Kerin house on Key Royale for a "super" Super Bowl Sunday party. This is the ninth year Duane and Ilona Kerin have hosted a Super Bowl gathering for Minnesotans to cheer on their favorite teams. Islander Photo: Jack Elka Basket weaving, shell craft, photo classes at Center New classes at the Anna Maria Island Community Center have been scheduled to begin in March and April, the Center has announced. Shell craft instruction will be 1:30-3 p.m. March 15-22-29 with Lynn Gaulin as teacher. Cost is $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers. A workshop in digital photography, starting with basic study of the camera itself, will be conducted by Andy Little from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 12 and 26. Cost is $10 per person. A basket-weaving workshop will be led by Pam McMillen from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 4-5. Cost is $55 for members, $60 for nonmembers. All of the sessions will be at the Center, 407 Magno- lia Ave., Anna Maria. Details are available at 778-1908. le-: ;oI0Tl-lles : "l u:11Mo; l B "Award-Winning" Grooming SAll Natural, All Organic, and All Holistic Never Tranquilized - Just Loved! FEATURING * Solid Gold * Wellness * Innova * Pinnacle * Cal. Natural * Avo * Eagle * Canidae ...and more! 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MARY, STAR OF THE SEA, CHURCH 4280 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY Tickets: Call (941) 387-1322 $20 THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 0 PAGE 17 Martinique fire false alarm A reported structural fire Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15, at the Martiniuqe condominiums in Holmes Beach turned out to be literally a lot-of smoke and no fire. West Manatee Fire and Rescue Chief Andy Price said workers were installing a new roof on the building and the smoke generated by.the con- struction alarmed some residents, who called the fire department. Welcome to S. "the Island Visitors traveling S- north and entering err Anna Maria Island and the City of Bradenton Beach from Longboat Key will now be greeted by a "Welcome" sign, thanks to the Anna Maria Island Cham- Sber of Commerce. Unveiling the new M u ii sign are chamber president Don Al.Schroeder and ~IF~ ''' :' ~ : i I..s Bradenton Beach .Mayor John Chappie. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Multi-use path redesigned Moving up Young karate students moving up to a higher belt in recognition of their developing skills had a final test that also raised $600 for the karate-based Sidekick Foundation. The classes are under Sensei Kevin Bergquist at Island Fitness Center. He explained that belt colors start at white and progress darker with the highest rating black. From left, front row, are Alexia and Tyler Yavalar, Michaelange Dattoli, Jack Walter, Dylan Joseph, Alex Siegal. Middle row, Madeline Valadi, Seth Walker, Alexandra Howe, Andrew and Jake Ross, Luke Valadie, Donald Wachob. Back row, Senseis Robert Dellenger and Bergquist, Timothy Green, Justin and Christopher Romeo, Eleni Rousonelos. Sidekick donations may be. made and information obtained at 807-1734. AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL S, .- PASTOR BILL GROSSMAN S Worship Services SSunday 8 & 9:30am 779-1912 harveychurch@earthlink.net 300 CHURCH AVE. BRADENTON BEACH 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF BRIDGE ST. CLOCK TOWER Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood S, Salurday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday s am & 10.30 am Worship Service Children's Sunday School & Nursery at 1030am S. Adult Bible Study 9 am ". Holmes Beach 778-1813 By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The planned multi-use path from Fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach along the west side of Gulf Drive to the Longboat Pass Bridge is still in the planning stages, according to Mike Sosadeeter of the Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department. Sosadeeter told members of the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity at their Feb. 8 meeting that the department has requested a scope of services from a contractor to final- ize the design. At the same time, however, he noted there are still several issues remaining with the Florida Department of Transportation over right of way, design and bicycles, and some environmental problems that need to be addressed. Funding for the path will be through a grant, he said, but the county is not yet ready to submit the application. In other CME issues, Ralf Hesseler of Manatee We'll pay you when your income stops. i ur plan is designed to provide you money when your income stops if you are disabled from sickness or accident With disability income protection from . Auto-Owners Insurance, you're protected anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, on or off the job. For more details, contact our agency today! u4uto-Owners Insurance iled 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. 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But City Commissioner Bill Shearon noted that MCAT had promised Bradenton Beach four trolley shelters several years ago when the committee devel- oped its CME plan for approval by the DOT. Hesseler said the county would live up to its pledge if that promise could be confirmed in writing. While the trolley shelters will be funded by. MCAT, Bradenton Beach can use its own design as long as the cost for such a shelter is less than the MCAT contracted price. Key Income Tax & Business Services Inc. For appointment, call 778-5710 5500 Marina Drive, Suite 1,Holmes Beach LaPENSEE PLUMBING 941 778-5622 u.#F5754 S5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach PAiE i iWFEB. i, i o6, 'd iTHWEIfSIANtER Presidents' Day holiday closings All Manatee County District schools will be closed for students on Monday; Feb. 21, in observance of Presidents Day. Additionally, all Manatee County libraries will be closed for the holiday. Democratic Club looking ahead, election 2006 The Anna Maria Island Democratic Club will meet for lunch at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, at noon Monday, Feb. 21. The public is welcome to join the group for a dis- cussion on the 2006 election with guest speaker Susan MacManus, professor of government at the University of South Florida. Reservations are not necessary. For more informa- tion, call Dale de Haan at 778-9287. "" " S, ,.- . Ceramic vase and arrangement by Carol Mayer. Flower arranging demonstration at Island Gallery West Carol Mayer will discuss the art of flower arrange- ment at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Island Gallery West. Mayer is also an accomplished ceramic sculptor in addition to being a master flower show judge. Cur- rently she creates sculpted containers for floral presen- tations. The gallery, located at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is a cooperative of more than 30 local artists. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, call 778-6648. in Hungary Frank and Carol Szabo of Anna Maria take the Island's news on their tour of Hungary, Austria and Germany. Here they are at Diosgyori Castle, Miskolc, Hungary. Love, unity topic of Baha'i Faith lecture Nosrat Scott will speak about "Love and Unity" at the Manatee/Sarasota Regional Baha'i Center at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20. Scott fled religious persecution in her native Iran and her story is featured in CBS news correspondent Dan Rather's book, "The American Dream." Scott is currently living her "American Dream" in Miami and as a member of the Miami Interfaith Coun- cil has been visited by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. The Baha'i Center is located at 6404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. For more information, call 746-0779. Island student makes Georgia Tech dean's list Stephanie Birge of Holmes Beach received aca- demic honors for the fall 2004 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Birge made the Dean's List by earning a 3.0 or higher academic average for the quarter. Georgia Tech is one of the nation's leading re- search universities, providing focused, technologically based education to nearly 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Down Panama way Janet and Gene Aubry show off the hometown news to new friends dockside in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They traveled there for their niece's wedding in January and were delighted ". to find other SIsland-area residents who had taken up 'residence there. Now You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too! The Lowest Interest Rate Anywhere: Asset Manager Purchase LoaIns 0.95 %* Refinance (Cash OuL) Loans 1.00% Miriam Newman Senior Loan Officer Over $30,000,000 in closed loans for 20031 No Lender Closing Costs. No Points. No Broker Fee. 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Islander Info: 941 778 7978 MCAT: 749-7116 Sll Islander ThX~e Islander TVPFj16, 2OQ5,U F 'Retro Bill' safety, self-esteem, drug program "Retro Bill" the super-charged safety guru fea- tured frequently on the Anna Maria Elementary School morning show by Holmes Beach Community Resource Officer Pete Lannon is coming to Bradenton. "Retro Bill" is a character created and performed by Los Angeles-based actor, writer, producer and di- rector Bill Russ, who teaches the value of safety, char- acter, citizenship and self-esteem to children through live performances and television appearances. Retro Bill will be performing live at.the Edison Academic Center in the Manatee Avenue West Shop- ping Center, 7431 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, Thursday, Feb. 17. There will be two shows open to the public. The first show from 9 to 10 a.m. is for middle school stu- dents and families and will focus on safety, making positive choices and the consequences of bad choices. The second show will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for elementary school children and families and will focus primarily on safety issues. Tickets cost $5. For more information, call the school at 794-3630. -K' . I -. Retro program "Retro Bill" seen here in this signed photograph to Anna Maria Elementary School students, will spread his messages about student safety and positive self- esteem during a live performance at Edison-Aca- demic Center on 75th Street Feb. 17. Caoi bella Anna Maria Elementary School fifth-graders Kelly Guerin and Molly McDonough ofAnne Kinnan's class got dolled up for a joint Italian-inspired luncheon with fellow fifth-graders from DeAnn Davis' class. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, Feb. 21 Presidents Day Holiday Tuesday, Feb. 22 Breakfast: Churro, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Sloppy Joe on Bun, Hamburger or Cheeseburger on Bun, Tossed Salad, Steamed Carrot Coins, Chips, Sliced Peaches Wednesday, Feb. 23 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Super Donut, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Student Planned School Menu Thursday, Feb. 24 Breakfast: French Toast Glaze, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Spicy Chicken Patty on Bun, Hamburger Gravy on Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato Triangles, Veggies with Dip, Fruit Friday, Feb. 25 Breakfast: Breakfast Hot Pocket, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Toast, Cereal, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Hot Dog on Bun, Steamed Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Applesauce Juice and milk are served with every meal. Italian extravaganza AME fifth-graders Glenn Bower, Connor Cloherty and Justin Suca gatherfor some fine Italian dining in the school auditorium to celebrate the end of their studies on Italy. Students feasted on lots of pasta dishes, meatballs, Italian ice, biscotti and more. Dr. Diane Michaels Chiropractic Physician Massage Therapist on Staff Provider for most Insurance 501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton, Florida 761-0210 (1 block east of Albertson's on Manatee Avenue) APPELLATE L.W Presswood Law Firm, PA i Civil and Criminal Kendra D. Presswood Appeals, Employment Law 1806 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205,749-6433 www.presswoodlaw.com ]H[]EAID)S U[]P! "More-than-a mullet-wrapper" hats $12 -. TW li Islander 4-104 Marina Drin.e Holmes Beach FL 34217 941-778-7978 Fax 778-9392 Rsner fIMemorial Qnmmnumntty (Ilprc An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ. 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SWe will work with your doctor so you avoid unnecessary fees. ___ rBradenton Family Chiropractic Clinic S 6404 Manatee Ave. W. 794-3705 Suite J Bradenton j PAGE 20 0 FEB. 16, 2005 M THE ISLANDER (, Island landscape forum draws large crowd By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Com- mittee drew a standing-room-only crowd to its first educational forum on Island landscaping last week. The committee, which serves as an advisory board under the mayor, hopes to host many forums at which residents can gather information and share their views. Committee spokesperson Kathleen King greeted residents and shared the committee's desire to, provide an outlet for residents to establish common goals and facilitate an environment where Islanders can work together on a common vision. She encouraged citizen action and involvement. The evening's six speakers gave brief presentations on the history of Florida landscaping in regard to the introduction of non-native trees. The experts included Ed Flowers of the Florida Division of Forestry; Ed Freeman of the Exotic Pest Plant Council and the Nature Conservancy; Karen Fraley, president of the Florida Native Plant Society; Tom Heitzman of Sweetbay Native Nursery and the National Audubon Society; Ken Langeland, professor at.the University of Florida and a national authority on aquatic invasive plants; and Steve Schield, environ- mental officer for Longboat Key: Some non-native trees, particularly many of the species brought in from Australia such as the Austra- lian pine trees, are considered invasive because, ac- cording to the experts, they create monoculturess" and crowd out native species. The experts also pointed out that not all non-native trees are considered pesky invaders, but have become welcome additions to Florida agriculture, including the orange tree, a native of China. Island residents have heard many times the argu- ments against keeping invasive exotic plants, such as the Brazilian pepper and Australian pine trees, on the Island, but this time panelists also offered suggestions of salt-tolerant alternatives that provide shade and color suitable for the Gulf coast. Cabbage palms are good hurricane resistant trees. The Gumbo Limbo is also a favorable tree for the Is- land and can be used as a shade tree near the beach. The Southern Red Cedar and Strangler Fig are not only good shade trees but also attract birds. Plant panelists Ken Langeland, Ed Freeman, Tom Heitzman, Ed Flowers, Steve Schield and Karen Fraley shared their expertise on Florida landscaping with Island residents at the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautifi- cation Committee educa- tional forum "Truth About Trees." Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose The Jamaican Dogwood tree is seen a lot on Siesta Key and provides a nice white flower. The Southern Magnolia grows to be large, is fairly salt tolerant and also provides pretty flowers. The Live Oak, Mahogany and Green Buttonwood trees round out the list of tall Island trees. A wide va- riety of smaller trees were also suggested for Island yards such as the White Mangrove, Sea Grape, Pigeon Plum, Geiger tree and Pitch Apple, many of which have colorful berries that birds like. Following the presentations, residents had an op- portunity to ask questions. Some were concerned about whether the city is actively pursuing the removal of Australian pines and wanted questions answered about tree replacement policies. Holmes Beach Commissioner Sandy Haas-Mar- tens told residents that the city is not actively seeking the removal of Australian pines. She said the city does have an obligation to remove trees in rights of way that may fall and impede traffic or damage utilities. Both King and committee chairman Jim Dunne clarified that the parks and beautification committee is not advocating the removal of trees, but would support a transitional replacement policy if residents were to actively seek one. They also noted that the committee is not a legislative body and is only in a position to. provide information and alternatives to the community. Some residents questioned whether funding was available for homeowners to replace invasive plants with more suitable alternatives. Apart from the Florida Yards & Neighborhood grants available annually through the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, panelists were unaware of any current programs for private property owners. Langeman noted that each spring in Gainesville the utility company has a program where it gives away trees to private property owners so the can replace in'. asi' ie species. He suggested residents urge their util- ity companies to start a similar program. Mike Miller of Anna Maria said he ha had Island residents pitch in to make the cost of obtaining Gumbo Limbo trees more affordable and is v illing to get a program going for interested Islanders. He pitched his new Island landscaping Web site perfectisland.us to those at the forum. Another Islander, John Molyneux, attended the forum to advocate the retention of Australian pines. He represents a group of residents known'as Stop Taking Our Pines, who seek to prevent the trees from being branded undesirable. He believes the pines are no more vulnerable under hurricane force winds than any native palm, pine or oak. Molyneux sees the Australian pines as part of the Island's ambiance that currently coexist with native trees. Although residents and experts might not always agree on the type of trees that are preferable, they did agree a variety was desirable. The parks and beautification committee will hold its next regular meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. SGinny's Antiques & Art 54 5602 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Five out of four people : shop at Ginny's Jane E's Bakery Located in Ginny's at the old IGA 9807 Gulf Drive ", i, Anna Maria -t'. , Two Great Gals! Two Great Locations! made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made in china made In china : in china made in china, ,. ./n china made in .c -' -- n hina For stuff not made in china... come see what the locals have been up to! 5314 Marina Drive Holmes Beach *779-2624 The Olde Post Office Antiques and Eclectibles -- ' Neat old stuff!. a.... Flea Market " Sunday Feb. 20 10am-4pm $15/space Inte rested? I "endors call fast 817 -lanalc .e\ E RBradenlon 70 Tue.s-Sdl 10-5 Sun Noon-.pm 708-3500 1 ISLAND GALLERY WEST An artists cooperative ORIGINAL ART -,".-. '; -.-'',. AFFORDABLE S Mon-Sat 10-5 ....f 'o -.. 5368 Gulf Dr. S. .. Holmes Beach "Gulf, Gulls & Oats" watercolor Across From By Carolyn Whitmore 22x28 $195 Sterling Anvil Tel: 941-778-6648 www.amisland.com/gallery FREE art demonstration every Sat. 10am to Noon We're global! In fact, we're global many times over. More than 1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United States. We go to Alaska, En- gland, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearly all points in between. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." Sign up now for a friend or relative it's just like a letter from home. Th Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org - I I THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 16, 2005 M PAGE 21 Island's Col. Richard Francis being honored By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Friends, fellow officers and members of his com- mand will honor U.S. Army Col. Richard V. Francis at a ceremony and luncheon Saturday, Feb. 19. It will be a combined change of command and re- tirement luncheon for the Anna Maria resident honor- ing his 34 years with the military, most of them in com- mand positions, The luncheon will be at 1 p.m. at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Francis is turning over command of the 1013th Reinforcement Training Unit, U.S. Army Garrison with headquarters in Miami. It has detachments in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Sarasota. He is simultaneously assistant commander of the Army Medical Center & School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he was assigned before coming to Florida in 1989. Remaining with the Army Reserve, he will not be Perico man was top radar specialist in Pacific Perico Bay resident Joe Frattura was enrolled in his freshman year at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. "I had a four-year deferment from the draft," said Joe, "and I was in the Reserve Officer Training Corp." But during his second year at Carnegie, Joe couldn't stand being "out of the action," and he volun- tarily gave up his deferment in:August 1943 and joined the Navy. After graduating from boot camp, the Navy se- lected two graduates from the more than 100 seaman recruits to attend radar electronics technician school and Joe was one of the two. "Radar was pretty new in those days. The British had developed it before the war, but we were starting to use it on all the ships," said Joe. After spending more than 10 months training for his new job, Joe was assigned to Mare Island Naval Station in San Francisco in 1944 awaiting deployment to the Pacific Theater of operations. Somewhere along the way toward getting his ship assignment, luck took a hand. Vet revisited The story of World War II veteran Joe Frattura of Perico Island originally appeared in the Sept. 22, 2004, issue of The Islander. However, because a large num- ber of Perico Island residents, including Joe, were "up north" at that time, we've decided to run his story again for the benefit of his many friends and neighbors at the Perico Bay Club. Manatee airman Air Force Airman Dominic Romano is a recent gradu- ate of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six- week training, he studied the Air Force mission, organization, military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, and received special physical train- ing, rifle marksmanship, field training and - human relations. . Dominic is a 2004 graduate of Manatee High School in Bradenton and the son of Joe Romano of Holmes Beach and Carla Jo Williams of Greenville, Pa. fully retired but will transfer from the Active Reserve to Retired Reserve, he said. That means he will still be subject to call-up and deplo ment vi. ih the Army. "I was fortunate to work with the active-duty Army men and women assigned to the Directorate of Com- bat Development," he said, explaining that these are "the combat planners working with transformation of the Army and design of the future force." More than half of the people he worked with then are now in Iraq and AfghJriaitan, he said. Their responsibility is "putting hospitals and medical units on the battlefield." He retired from the Eli Lilly Co. in 2001 after 30 years with the medical supply giant, most of the time working the southeast United States aid Puerto Rico from his base in San Antonio, Texas. His grandparents lived in Bradenton, and he and his family spent many vacations in Florida, so Anna Maria Island was natural for retirement, he said. Col. Richard V. Francis "' : .- .- ". . ,1 il " U.S. Navy radar technician Joe Frattura inspects the damage caused by a Japanese kamikaze to the U.S.S. Newcomb during the invasion of Okinawa. "When the assignments came out, my name was the last on the list for the U.S.S. Vestal, a fleet repair ship that was the oldest ship in the Navy." The next person on the list got assigned to the U.S.S. Indianapolis, a cruiser that would see plenty of action in the war. "It was also the ship that took the atomic bomb to Tinian in 1945," remembered Joe. After the Indianapo- lis left Tinian, it was torpedoed by a Japanese subma- rine and more than 1,000 sailors lost their lives. "That was a pretty lucky day for me, although I thought then that the Indianapolis might be a better assignment. Thankfully, I got the Vestal or I might not be here today." At one time, the Vestal was scheduled to partici- pate in the invasion of Iwo Jima in early 1945, but its orders were changed to the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. By then, Joe's ability to install and fix the complex systems associated with radar brought him to the atten- tion of the officers in charge of radar repairs. He was promoted and given command of the electronics shop on the Vestal. "We fixed and installed radar, sonar, everything electrical for all the ships in the fleet. It was a pretty busy place and everyone got along real well. I had some pretty sharp guys working for me." Headed toward Okinawa, the lead ship in the 64- vessel convoy lost its radar, and as the sailor in charge of radar repairs for the fleet, Joe was ordered to fix the radar. "I remember the entire convoy had to slow down for a few hours while I transferred to the lead ship. They were going to send me by breeches buoy, but the seas were too rough, so I went by boat." The radar got fixed and the invasion took place as scheduled on April 1. For his efforts, Joe received the coveted Captain's Citation award. While the. Vestal was stationed offshore on April 1, it wasn't immune from Japanese attack. S"That's when we started seeing the kamikaze at- tacks," remembered Joe. Thirty-five ships got hit by kamikazes the first day of the invasion, including an empty ammunition ship that was two ships behind the Vestal in the convoy. "If that ship had been loaded, it would have taken out all the nearby ships, in- cluding us, with it. It was another lucky day for me." But the kamikaze at- tacks were relentless and Joe Frattura today. they attacked every day. "At first, we would go to general quarters from our repair stations when they attacked, but after awhile, when they kept missing us, the skipper said we should keep on working above the decks on the masts. It was kind of scary to see the kamikazes coming in while you were 50 feet above the deck working on a radar. But the Vestal was lucky. We didn't lose anybody. They did get quite a few ships, however." Indeed, Joe and his crew were often assigned to board the blown-up ships to see if any radar or electri- cal parts could be salvaged. After so many attacks, the Navy started using smoke screens to fool the Japanese pilots. "Once they started doing that,'the Japanese pilots couldn't find us, so we got a lot more work done." Following Okinawa, the Vestal was preparing for the invasion of Japan when the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. "We figured that was the end of the war after we heard the news. We were all pretty thankful because everyone was saying how tough the invasion was go- ing to be." After the Japanese surrendered, the Vestal was sent to Hong Kong, where it and its crew mingled with-Brit- ish and Australian ships and sailors. Eventually, the Vestal returned to San Francisco, and Joe was discharged from the Navy in 1946. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and earned his degree in electrical engineering. He worked for Sperry Gyroscope on Long Island, where he met his future wife, Marguerite. The couple have two children. Joe had a long and distinguished career in the ra- dar and electronics field, and assisted on many U.S. government projects. He and his wife retired to Anna Maria Island in 1991 and eventually settled at Perico Bay. "I was never a hero," said Joe, "but I couldn't stay home while everyone was else was in the service. I'm proud of what I did and I'm happy I had some luck during the Navy. Everything turned out pretty well." "The Greatest Generation" column is for Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any al- lied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philip- pines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978. ! PAC1BM e2 0 EEBE 16 201011 tITHmELISIANDiER oo~ooeoo ooeooo Wednesday, Feb. 16 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 10 a.m. to noon Old master's methodology oil paint- ing class with Paul Scibilia at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. 11:30 a.m. Longboat Key Democratic Club with guest speaker Paul Duke, Washington, D.C., journalist, at the Harborside Dining Room, Longboat Key Club, Longboat Key. Information: 387-4362. .Noon Anna Maria Garden Club presents "Fun with Food" with Clare Faner and Jean Taylor at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3665. Noon to 4 p.m. AARP driver safety course at the Is- land Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. In- formation: 776-1158. 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. 6 to 7:30 p.m. "Parenting with Love and Logic" work- shop at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Babysitting available with preregis- tration. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Thursday, Feb. 17 9 to 10 a.m. Retro Bill Safety Program for middle school families at Edison Academic Center, 7431 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-3630. Fee applies. ,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: (888) 227-7669. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.- Retro Bill Safety Program for el- ementary school families at Edison Academic Center, 7421 Manatee Ave., Bradenton. Information: 794-3630. Fee applies. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Basics of Interior Design class with Bettina Sego at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 4 to 6p.m. Jazz concert at the Island Historical Mu- seum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-0492. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Boat Smart course at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Fee applies. Soosn BOtiaiEs' &SEFOOD GRILLE -- --- -- ---------- i 15 LARGE FRIED SHRIMP SALUTE WITH CHOICE OF FRIES OR COLE SLAW JUST $6.95 I- VALID 2/16/05 THROUGH 2/23/05 I WITH COUPON ONLY u.---- -r-------- %, .im ws u .,# i.. Ii iii I iiM !1 WHEEL HOUSE WILLY'S . < 12 LARGE SHRIMP & 8oz FRIED HADDOCK WITH CHOICE OF RICE OR COLE SLAW f JUST $8.9S t I. VALID 2/16/05 THROUGH 2/23/05 ! WITH COUPON ONLY T o. 1-. *' NEW ENGLAND FEAST 8oz BAKED NEW ENGLAND HADDOCK WITH RICE AND COLE SLAW JUST $7.95 VALID 2/16/05 THROUGH 2/23/05 WITH COUPON ONLY %-- ....rn rn ... - To the deelieh of 19-month-old l Michael Schliamb. the Historical Jaz7 Preservation Band, includingW his gramitlnlher Bil Bowdish. perfonred outdoors tit the Island Historical Atluseun. The weekly 4 p.m. concet'is il/l contillne on Thlllrslda's during oa moilIh-lollg ianniversaryt celebration ot Anna 'llaria Historical Societ"'s 15ith ear. A $5 donation is suggested. Refreshune ts are served iba those amending should bring a chair. For more information, call 778-1514. Islander Photos. Kelley Ragati 7p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 23rd -Street and Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778- 1915. Friday, Feb. 18 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sarasota Shell Club festival at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801- N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 954-4165. Fee applies. 1 to 2 p.m. Family caregiver support group at the Is- land Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. In- formation: 747-4655. 3 to 4:30 p.m.- "I Never Sang for my Father" presented by Books Alive! actors at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee ap- plies. I I 5,to 9p.m. -Service Club of Manatee County Antique and Collectible Show at the Manatee Civic Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 758-9618. Fee applies. 8 p.m. Florida West Coast Symphony Masterworks concert at Neel Performing Arts Center, Manatee Commu- nity College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 953- 3434. Fee applies. Saturday, Feb. 19 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973. 9 to 11 a.m. "The Ocean's Sea Cow" family program at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE 525 ST. JUDES DRIVE LONGBOAT KEY (5600 BLOCK GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE) Now OPEN EVERYDAY BRUNCHyL .c-ES AND DELJ4IHFL DINNERS GOURMET TAKErOUT DELI STYSH CATERING Capalbo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $4.89 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.09 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday noon-9 U .I Old Florida SttLle An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat 11 am-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 a.p. BeLL fisH compaNy ic Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. SPlanning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! o DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! o- 794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida-- f re^ f 4a-*lT.,|i i^ |, r i mi "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." - ffiss uiff U Pat Geyer, Proprietress OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service Club of Manatee County Antique and Collectible Show at the Manatee Civic Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 758-9618. Fee ap- plies. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sarasota Shell Club festival at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N.. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 954-4165. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 6 p.. Cortez Commercial Fishing Festi- val benefiting the FISH Preserve. Offsile shutlle parking at Winn-Dixie, Cortez Road and 75th SI. W., Bradenton, and at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. 10:30 a.m.- Save Anna Maria Inc. presentation on the proposed Manatee County growth management draft char- ter at the Island Branch Library. 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-9390. 6:45 p.m. Deep Sky Observers at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W, downtown Bradenton. Informa- tion: 518-8695. 7p.m. Manatee Players Gala at the Bradenton Coun- try Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 748- 5875. Fee applies. Sunday, Feb. 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sarasota Shell Club festival at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 954-4165. Fee applies. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Service Club of Manatee County Antique and Collectible Show at the Manatee Civic Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 758-9618. Fee ap- plies. Noon to 6 p.m. Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival benefiting the FISH Preserve. Offsite shuttle parking at Winn-Dixie, Cortez Road and 75th St. W., Bradenton, and at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Fee applies. 2 p.m. Nosrat Scott speaks about "Love and Unity" at the Baha'i Faith Center, 6404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 741-4922.. Monday, Feb. 21 10:30 to 11.30 a.m.-- Adult ballroom and swing dance class with Robin Rhodes at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club presents "Looking Ahead: Election 2006" with guest Susan MacManus at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-9287. Tuesday, Feb. 22 10 a.m. to noon- Volunteer recruitment coffee at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. 11 a.m. Airborne luncheon at the American Legion Post No. 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794- 3489. 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. Appoint- ments: 749-3030. Wednesday, Feb. 23 -8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning, Longboat Key" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall- Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 10:15 a.m. intangible tax seminar at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drie, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-6341. 11 a.m. Iwo Jima survivors recognition at the Ameri- can Legion Post No.'24, 2000 25mt St. W., Bradenton. Infor- mation: 794-3489. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicaie bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information. 778-3390. Fee applies. Ongoing: 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. Figure drawing class at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Feb. 25. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. 'Sophisticated Ladies" at the Manatee Players OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11:30am-10pm* Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza STSTHtIfILA N DE l. a FIB. 16l 2005 YAiGrE123 Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through. " Feb. 27. information: 748-5875. 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.- Adult ballroom and swing dance class with Robin Rhodes at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through March 7. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen-at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., 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. Traditional art class for ages 5-12 at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes-Beach, through March-22. 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 April 6. Information: 778-2099. 'Fee applies. AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through April 15. Infor- mation: (888) 227-7669. "Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through May 8. Infor- mation: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies. Upcoming: "Notes from a Diva" at the Education Center, Longboat Key, Feb. 25. Concert in the Garage at Jake's Automotive, Bradenton, Feb. 25. Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society.artists reception at the-Art League of Manatee County Feb. 25. "Impressionist Masters of Russia" at Wallace Fine Art, Longboat Key, Feb. 25. Rummage sale at St. Mary Star of'the Sea Church, Longboat Key, Feb. 26. "On An Island With You" at Holmes Beach City Hall Feb. 26. "Shells of Southwest Florida" lecture at the South - Florida Museum Feb. 26. Pianist Joyce Valentine at the First United'Methodist - Church, Bradenton, Feb. 27. 3232 Easl Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 -- -i------ ---- . I I ANY3 :FOOT-LONG $ 1 I SUB I S TRYOUBStU wlr.n.c *u* clin Y TOASTED i L..,,,, SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach / res CONTINENTAL BISTRO Brunch/Lunch 11-2:30 Wed.-Sun. Breakfast Sunday 8 a.m. Dinner from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5320 The Islander Visit us online at www.islander.org The City Pie Restaurant 100 Bao Blvd Anna Mar.o 779-1 * .p 1**i*' WE'RE NOT JUST YOUR GRANbbADDY'S FISHING PIER... WE'RE THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING plus...we've expanded our wine list! Enjoy more fine wines by the glass J d fo oaur"" 667 &-ree 3 t1a e .. species "-CoJ ch O ?cr~ro, l~~ qln~~1~7,i~T~~ ~l;:~SMIXrr w PAp epe of Sa2EB.p,2qd W s cming nr usjR New episode of Sand Wars coming near us? It will be interesting to see if historical happenings to the south have any bearing on future events related to the Anna Maria Island shoreline. In Sarasota County, it was called "Sand Wars," and the saga cost at least one political career, plus untold animosity that to this day is still being hissed about. More than 15 years ago, Sarasota County officials quietly agreed that renourishment was needed for the beaches of Lido Key. The main access road was being threatened by high tides and waves, condominiums and homes had water lapping at their doors in storms, and the once-wide beach was a mere sliver of itself. Coastal engineers thought they had a perfect source - for new sand for Lido, too: A huge ebb-tidal shoal just south of Lido in the pass separating it from Siesta Key. The Lido renourishment needed something like 450,000 cubic yards of sand and, with something like 15-million cubic yards encompassing the sandbar in Big Pass, it seemed like a no-brainer to feather some sand off a source so close to where it needed to be placed. After all, the sandbar was created for the most part from sand that came off Lido's beaches in the first place, officials agreed. So the Sarasota County Commission agreed to the sand transfer, and went off to get the permits and other approvals from state and federal agencies. And the residents on Siesta Key went nuts. Siesta beaches, recognized internationally as hav- ing some of the finest, whitest sand in the world, also are unique in Southwest Florida in that there is little -; erosion there. Siesta residents claimed that the big sandbar off the north tip of the island protected them from erosion, and any taking of sand would harm their beaches and risk damaging their worldwide reputation of having a great beach. Coastal officials said the sand taking would be minuscule and that no damage would come to Siesta. It isn't like a previous attempt to ship sand from Big Pass to Venice this time it's all in the same system. Really, they said, it won't hurt anything! But it did hurt at least one county commissioner, who lost a re-election bid in part because of his "yes" vote on the sand transfer. After a lot of yelling, the Big Pass sandbar sand was unofficially declared off limits and sand was taken from offshore to renourish Lido's beach at a greater cost and with a lesser quality sand than what anyone would have liked. Now, fast forward to today. A Manatee County official last week said he was hoping that beach renourishment projects on Anna Maria Island in the. near future would include the en- tire length of the Island. The previous two renourishments have begun north of Coquina Beach and stopped short of the north end of the Island. With an entire Islandwide renourishment project, the previous source of offshore sand near Anna Maria City may not be as cost-efficient as in the past. Perhaps another source, this one the ebb-tidal shoal at Longboat SPass between Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key, would be better, it was hypothesized. Sound familiar? Now, remember that every inlet in the state is dif- ferent. Longboat Pass has been dredged for boat navigation repeatedly in the past 50 years, while Big Pass has never seen a dredger's scoop. Longboat is for the most part a straight east-west channel; Big Pass meanders with every tide and swoops from southwest-to-northeast to at times almost straight south-north. Currently, Big Pass is so shoaled that the U.S. Coast Guard has removed its chan- nel markers from the inlet to avoid any lawsuits. There is also a different beach dynamic on Longboat Key than there is, or was, on Siesta Key. North Longboat doesn't seem to get much protection P"PA1100 PURE ....i ..Beach Gas and Service Station Certified Full Automotive Repair 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] from any big offshore sandbar, and the beach there is seriously eroded. More and more Australian pine trees have toppled at the north tip of the key this winter, and a breach between the tip of the island and a lagoon could take place at any time, forming another tiny is- land in the mouth of Longboat Pass. Will any sand taken from the shoals there impact the beaches of Longboat Key? We'll just have to wait and watch to see if another installment of Sand Wars takes place in our front yard. Environmentalists win one There's always been a segment of the development community out there that figures it's better to ask for- giveness than permission, the unscrupulous few who bulldoze or dredge and then say, "Oops! I'm bad! I'll pay the fine! Please forgive me!" Well, a pair of South Sarasota County men got a lot more than a hand slap when they were convicted of cutting down a pine tree that had an eagle's nest on it, a federal violation. Seems that an Indiana man bought a lot in Venice Sfor $59,000, quite a steal for property in that neighbor- hood, at least until the eagle's nest was noticed. Bald and Golden Eagles are protected through federal and state laws, and cutting down a tree with a nest is a huge Model unit The Holmes Beach Police Department marine unit is the first to test a-new product line by Federal Signal Corporation, an Illinois-based company that devel- ops emergency lighting productsfor law enforce- ment. Federal Signal has provided new emergency blue lights to test on the patrol boat and to provide the company with feedback. The Holmes Beach marine unit, manned by Officer Vern McGowen, is also featured in the company's advertising cam- paign, including this poster and its trade show videos. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan UN LE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube ERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED no-no. But a few weeks after the lot transaction took place, the owner and another guy marched onto the property and cranked up a chain saw. A neighbor saw them, ran over and almost had a seizure yelling for them to stop. They ignored him and, when law enforce- ment arrived, the tree and nest were on the ground. Oh, and by the time the eco-cops arrived, the chainsawing pair had also cut down a few other trees to cover the nest. What a pair of jerks. The landowner sold the now eagle-nest-free prop- erty two years later for $150,000. The U.S. District Court in Tampa heard the case a few weeks ago and fined the bozos $100,000, pretty much the entire profit he made in his property transaction. What was a pleasant surprise was that the two both got $10,000 fines, but the property owner got socked for an additional levy of $40,000 to be paid as a donation to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Florida Bald Eagle Conservation Fund and another $40,000 donation to the Audubon Cen- ter for Birds of Prey. The good guys won one for a change. Sorry about the eagles Navy turns loose fighting cats for war on terrorism Fast, fierce cats could be the wave of the future for the U.S. Naval fleet of warships. Not felines, of course, but catamarans are hitting the water, and they are a far cry from the zippy boats than run passengers around the world's waters. The "Sea Fighter" was christened in Seattle, Wash., last week, according to the Seattle Times. It is relatively small for naval ships, but huge for the rest of us at 262 feet. And it's fast compared to almost any- thing on the water considering its size: The captain estimates its 66,000-horsepower engines will push the ship to close to 70 mph. The new catamaran is designed to cleave through 7-foot seas at 40 knots at least. Cost was $46 million to build. The new design of an aluminum catamaran means it can go faster, farther, and in shallower water 11- foot depths than almost anything out there. It's got a wide-enough deck to accommodate two helicopters, plus room for lots of smaller boats. Among the "Sea Fighter's" tasks will be mine de- tection and removal, plus insertion of elite troops into bad spots of the world. It's also got a lot of room to carry stuff, either troops or gear, to wherever it's needed. No word on the Navy water-ski program that could be utilized in addition to the new cats. Sandscript factoid 2004 was the fourth-warmest year on record since weather data began to be compiled more than 100 years ago, according to NASA scientists. Particular hot spots were Alaska, Antarctica and the Caspian Sea, while the United States was cooler than usual. Cause of the warm weather was placed on the increase in greenhouse gases caused by fossil-fuel burning. Horseshoe winners Winners in the Feb. 12 horseshoe games were Doug Cooper of Ohio and Dean Rowe of Holmes Beach. Runners-up were Ron Pepka of Bradenton and Herb Puryear of Anna Maria City. Winners in the Feb. 9 games were.Cooper and Adin Shank of Anna Maria City. Runners-up were Eric Dor of Bradenton Beach and Art Kingstad of Holme Beach. The weekly contests get under way every Wednes- day and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. ?. 1.' "-* > Moon Daie F,.h I Fd' I' I~h I'i I '.1' 'II I r~i I.' - AM HIGH i 4 '1- -I PM HIGH PM '-. J: i - SI I - - I- '.l 4'' -- l 1, 'b I* I.~ H,-Il-iH~g To~ei iainlrj -e 'THfSs of ANsDERheepi r' ; 6n b big g i f5 Lots of sheepies, reds in bays, big grouper in Gulf By Capt. Mike Heistand Welcome to typical winter fishing. There are lots of big, hungry sheepshead ready to be caught off the piers and docks around the Island, one of the best bets of the week. In backwater action, there are lots of big redfish in Terra Ceia Bay, plus some keeper-size snook. Trout are also a good choice to target now. Offshore action for grouper and snapper remains good, but the occasional patch of red tide is driving some fishers farther out in the Gulf of Mexico for the big bottom feeders, usually about 35 miles out right now. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle re- minded all his customers that he's moved his operation from Bradenton Beach to Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach. He added that he's hearing of good catches of sheepshead, redfish and snapper along the Intracoastal Waterway in Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's finding that "grouper fishing 35 miles out is hot!" He is putting his charters onto red grouper to 30 pounds, gag grouper to 20 pounds, am- berjack to 40 pounds, mangrove snapper to 6 pounds, yellowtail snapper to 3 pounds, as well as lane and vermilion snapper. Capt. Larry said he's been fishing with live pinfish, Key West grunts and frozen sardines out to about 130 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico off Anna Maria Island. "The red tide has affected fishing closer in," he said, adding that he's been "taking clients out 35-plus miles and have not sighted any red tide out that far. Fishing has been the best I've seen in quite some years." Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said he's getting good catches of sheepshead, redfish, trout and keeper- size snook. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he put his charters onto good catches of trout and redfish in Terra Ceia Bay, with most of his fish caught on artificial: Mr. Twister or Exudes. One trip last week they caught-- and lost better than 30 trout. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said sheepshead were a good bet at the pier last week, plus a few drum and some redfish. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said action at his pier was also pretty much limited to sheepies, with some reports of a few snapper, flounder, small bonnethead sharks and black drum coming onto the deck. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said there are lots of redfish being caught in Terra Ceia Bay right now, as well as small sharks. Legal-size grouper are still coming onto the dock caught near by Port Manatee or at the ship channel in Tampa Bay, he added. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's putting his customers onto lots of redfish and sheepshead, plus some keeper-size linesiders. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, there were some good reports of trout coming out of Palma Sola Bay and a few redfish and sheepshead from the docks, bridges and piers-around the Island. r0'Peat c A 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, Tues Fri "lqrWTAx 7-8am 55 Until Noon +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $4 Noon-2 pm + TAX - GREEN FEE AND CART $25 After 2 pm + TAX GREEN FEE AND CART .roeg1olf ttir.reqired There's grouper out there Justin Gray, a member of the new Smith Realtors Fishing Team, caught red grouper to 22 pounds aboard the Wireless. Capt. Mike Carlton and his team ended up with 12 grouper up to 24 pounds, all caught about 36 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, as shown with Justin and Capt. Mike's daughter Allessandra, age 5. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, best bets include lots of small grouper, good-size sheepshead, a few floun- der and redfish coming out of Terra Ceia Bay. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's catching lots of snook, trout, reds and sheepshead. On my boat Magic, we've been catching the usual winter fare: sheepshead to 5 pounds, redfish and a whopper 40-inch-long snook 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- mnation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. DEEP SEA FISHING I .U. ... -M, 75' SEA FOX For Reservations Ca-t795-1930 SCapt. 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 Sailing Daily 9 am 3 pm -4 Justin Gray and his grouper. 'P J -. -- - WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 Cert 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 .C~ I '.- PAGE 26 FEB. 16, 2005'. THE ISiANDER' ' MHS wrestler Price learning as he goes By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter A T-shirt seen at the District 11, Class 2A wres- tling tournament in Venice said all you need to know about the rigors of wrestling. "You play baseball, bas- ketball and football. You don't play wrestling." Anyone who has ever attended a high school wres- tling meet will surely attest to the fierce competition that requires more strength, stamina, flexibility and just plain old heart than any other sport. Those that have had the misfortune/pleasure of competing in wrestling. at the high school level simply nod their heads and Shake hands with their brethren wrestlers. There's noth- ing like it. With that being said, why Island resident Sean Price and anyone else for that matter would choose to put himself through the pain and punishment required to compete in wrestling is a complete mystery. There's the daily running of the stadium steps or runs to G.T. Bray Park and back to Manatee High. That's just the warmup! Then it's upstairs to the Manatee wrestling mats where they go at with each other at a 110 percent tempo or else! There's no slouching around on Coach Andy Gugliemini's watch. Perhaps that's why Gugliemini's team is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the state. Price, along with Kyle Mills, are two Island mem- bers of the Manatee High wrestling team. Mills came into the season nursing a bad knee after finishing fifth in the state tournament last year. The knee finally gave South on him and he had to have surgery to repair a torn ligament. As a freshman with no wrestling experience, Price's expectationsweren't real high. He went out for the wrestling team purely as a way to get a good work- out so he'd be ready for football next season. Little did he know he'd be an important contributor to the varsity team before the season was over. He started out on the JV team and had some suc- cesses to go along with learning the ropes. He compiled a 9-8 record before a varsity wrestler became academi- cally ineligible in the 189-pound division. Price, all 175 pounds of him, got the call and has been on the varsity team ever since. He's taken his share of knocks, but it's all good, says Coach Gugliemini. "Sean's done a nice job for us, given his inexperience. He's shown a lot of heart, plus ,he's gaining a world of experience, which will only help him down the road." Price's inexperience showed during his first district tournament match when he went up against Venice's Jeremy Cook, the No. 1-ranked 189-pound wrestler in the state. Cook pinned him in just over a minute, though Price showed some nice escape moves to pro- long the match. Price ended up advancing to regionals after losing in the consolation finals 11-2 to Port Charlotte's Adam Anceume. Manatee (160 points) finished second in the district to Venice, which compiled 222 points and advanced 10 Wrestlers to next weekend's Region 2A-3.tournament at Charlotte High. Anna Maria Island Community Center final basketball standings Team Wins Losses Premier Division AM Glass & Screen 8 4 West Coast Air 7 5 IRE 6 6 S ReMax 4 8 Division I Publix 8 3 Observer 7 5 Air & Energy 4 7 LPAC 4 8 ' Division II Duncan Real Estate 10 1 AM Oyster Bar 7 3 STGC 6 4 Danziger 2 9 Galati Marine 2 10 Division III Bistros 11 0 Dips Ice Cream 8 3 Jessie's 7 5 Harry's 2 9 A Paradise 0 -11 Manatee High's Sean Price feels out Venice's Jeremy Cook during the District 11, class 2A wrestling tourna- ment in Venice. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy Manatee High's Sean Price feels out Venice's Jeremy Cook during the District 1, class 2A wrestling tourna- ment in Venice. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy Bayshore High, which advanced seven wrestlers to the regional tournament, was represented by Islander Sam Lott. Lott, like Price, had never wrestled before, but had a pretty good season despite his inexperience. He finished 13-17 and came oh-so-close to pulling off a couple of upsets in the district meet. He trailed 2-0 with time winding down to the top-seeded Charlotte High wrestler. A take-down and the match would have been tied, but unfortunately, Lott got taken down and pinned for his first. His second match was almost a mirror image of the first match. Trailing 2-1 with time running out, Lott got taken down en route to a 4-1 loss that ended his first season of wrestling. Both Price-and Lott look forward to next season when they'll have some experience to fall back on. Congratulations Sean and Sam. Seedings set for basketball playoffs The final regular season games were played in the Anna Maria Island Community Center's basketball league with Anna Maria Glass & Screen, Publix, Duncan Real Estate and Bistros earning the number- one seeds for Premier, Division I, Division II and Di- vision III playoffs, respectfully. Anna Maria Glass & Screen captured first place in the Premier Division despite splitting two games last week to finish with an 8-4 record, a game better than second-place West Coast Air Conditioning, which lost two games last week to fall to 7-5 on the season. Glass & Screen will have taken on Island Real Estate, which SMan. i~~ Manatee I -, High's Brendan Flatizlgant looks toward Coach Gugliemini Sfor instruc- it. -iions during the Di.s'rict S 11, class 2A wrestling 'V. -g, tournament in Venice. finished in third place with a 6-6 record, on Valentine's evening. West Coast Air Conditioning is set to take on fourth-place ReMax Gulfstream Realty at. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, with the championship game set PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Center basketball scoring leaders as of Jan. Name, Team Premier Division Clay Orr, West Coast Air David Buck, Glass & Screen Tyler Bekkerus, IRE. Josh Elsenheimer, IRE Spencer Carper, ReMax Division I Corbin Kitchen, A&E Justin Dearlove, Publix Grant Lukitch, Observer Celia Ware, Observer Broderick West, LPAC Division II Chris Callahan, Duncan Matt Bauer, Oyster Bar Martine Miller, Galati Glenn Bower, Danziger Ashley Waring, Duncan Division III Hailey Dearlove, Bistros Justin Gargett, Dips Becca Butler, Bistros Daniel Pimental, Jessies Johnny Mattay, Dips 22 Avg. 29.1 ppg 24.5 ppg 23.3 ppg 21.7 ppg 48 ppg 14.4 ppg 14.5 ppg 12.5 ppg 10 ppg 9.8 ppg 11.9 ppg 10.7 ppg 8.6 ppg 8.4 ppg 6.1 ppg 11.4 ppg 7.7 ppg ,4.7 ppg 4.6 ppg 3.5 ppg THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 M PAGE 27 ...iiillllllliiriirii ** J Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 for noon Saturday, Feb. 19. Publix won its only game last week to earn the top seed in Division I and a semifinal game against fourth- place LPAC at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. Second-place Longboat Observer takes on third-place Air & Energy at 8 p.m. on the same evening with the championship game set for Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Duncan Real Estate won both of its games last week to finish with a 10-1 record in Division II. For its effort, Duncan took on Danziger Allergy & Sinus on Monday, Feb. 14. Second-place Anna Maria Oyster Bar took on STGC the.same evening in the other semifinal. Results of both games were unavailable at press time. The Division II championship game is set for 6 p.m.Friday, Feb. 8. Division III Bistros finished the season as the only undefeated team, earning a semifinal game against Harry's Continental Kitchens at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, while Dips Ice Cream takes on third-place Jessie's Island Store immediately following the Bistros-Harry's contest. The Division III championship game will be played at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19. ReMax 52, West Coast AC 50 Clay Orr scored 13 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter to help rally ReMax Gulfstream Re- alty to a 52-50 victory over West Coast Air Condition- ing on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Premier League action. Anthony Rosas added six points while Todd Test, Dylan Mullen and Eric Fridenberg each contributed five points to their winning total. Chase Parker scored 24 points and Spencer Carper added eight points to lead West Coast Air Condition- ing in the loss. Luis Leon and Franklin Moore added six points apiece, while Matt Skaggs added four points for West Coast. IRE 56, Glass & Screen 53 Tyler Bekkerus scored 28 points and Josh Elsenheimer added 21 during Island Real Estates' three-point victory on Saturday, Feb. 19. Ian Douglas added four points and Jamie Urch finished with two- points for IRE in the victory. Zach Schields scored 17 points and Jake Stebbings added 13 points for Anna Maria Glass & Screeen. Leading scorer David Buck was held to nine points, while Matt McDonough added eight points for Glass & Screen in the loss. IRE 49, ReMax 47 Tyler Bekkerus scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter to lift Island Real Estate over ReMax Gulfstream Realty on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Teammate Josh Elsenheimer added 20 points, while Phelps Tracy chipped in with four points for IRE in the victory. Chase Parker's 18 points and 13 points from Spen- cer Carper led ReMax in the loss. Luis Leon and Franklin Moore added six points apiece, while Jordan Graeff and Matt Skaggs added two points apiece. Glass & Screen 85, West Coast AC 45 Jake Stebbins scored 24 points and David Buck added 23 to lead Anna Maria Glass & Screen past West Coast Air Conditioning on Monday, Feb. 7, in Center basketball action. Zach Schields added 12 points for West Coast Air, which also received eight points from Eric Distelhurst and seven points from Chad Reed in the victory. Brian Cziraky led West Coast Air Conditioning with 13 points, while teammate Taylor Manning added 10. Eric Fridenberg and Dylan Mullen rounded out the West Coast scoring with seven points apiece in the loss. Division I: Publix 45, Observer 40 Ben Valdivieso scored four of his 12 points in Center basketball schedule Premier, ages 14-17 Feb. 16 8p.m. West Coast Air vs. IRE Feb. 19 Noon Premier Championship Game Division I, ages 12-13 Feb. 19 11 a.m. Division I Championship Game Division II, ages 10-11 Feb. 18 6 p.m. Division II Championship Game Division III, ages 8-9 Feb. 17 6 p.m. Bistros vs. Harry's Feb. 17 7 p.m. Dips vs. Jessie's Feb. 19- 10 a.m. Division III Championship Game .. - Tennis winners The third annual Canada-USA Tennis Tournament at the Anna Maria Island Community Center drew 25 participants in heated matches Jan. 28-29. Canada took top honors by winning 375 games to the U.S. total of 361 wins. The Can-AM trophy was presented to Capt. Ruth Rowland of the Canadian team, one of the first women to play in the tourney. Recipients of the blue cardigans were Julius DiPaolo of Canada and Beverly Neville of the U.S. team. Men's winners were a first-place tie of Warren Barrick, U.S., and Julius DiPaolo, Canada; third-place Wayne Miller, Canada; and fourth Joe Brita, U.S. Women's winners were first-place Beverley Neville, U.S.; second-place Martha Minix, U.S.; third-place Mary Kay DiPaolo, Canada; and fourth-place Joann Driscoll, Canada. Pictured are Julius DiPaolo, Pauline Carpenter, the 2004 champion, Warren Barrick and Don Moffatt. Islander Photo: Courtesy Bill Poole overtime to help lift Publix over Longboat Observer on Saturday, Feb. 12, to clinch the Division I regular-sea- son basketball crown. Justin Dearlove led all scorers with 25 points, while Publix teammate Eric Fridenberg added seven points in the victory. Celia Ware scored 13 points and Billy Alstrom added nine points to lead Longboat Observer in the loss. Blake Wilson chipped in with seven points, while leading scorer Grant Lukitch was held to a season-low five points in the loss. LPAC 37, Observer 35 Last-place LPAC upset Longboat Observer 37-35 on Thursday, Feb. 8, behind 17 points from Matt Shafer and 14 points from Broderick West. Jason Rappe, Ryan Guerin and Whitney Bauer each scored two points to complete the LPAC scoring in the victory. Grant Lukitch scored 16 points and Celia Ware added 10 points for Longboat Observer in the loss. Kyle Aritt added four points for the Observer, which also received two points apiece from Billy Alstrom and Forrest Schield in defeat. Division II: Duncan 29, Danziger 20 Chris Callahan exploded for 17 points to lead Duncan Real Estate past Danziger Allergy & Sinus on Friday, Feb. 11, in Division II basketball action. Kyle Crum and Ashley Waring chipped in with six and five points respectively, while teammate Chandler McClung completed the scoring with one point in the victory. Emma Barlow scored 10 points and Glenn Bower added eight points to lead Danziger Allergy & Sinus, which also received two points from Wyatt Hoffman in .the loss. STGC 17, Galati 12 Steve Titsworth General Contracting was led by eight points from Chandler Hardy in its five-point vic- tory over Galati Marine on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Ally Titsworth added five points, while Trevor Bystrom scored four points for STGC in the victory. Martine Miller scored eight points to lead Galati Marine, which also received two points apiece from MacKenzie Kosfeld and Sheldon Phillips in the loss. Duncan 31, Oyster Bar 29 Chris Callahan scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter as Duncan Real Estate held on for a two-point victory over Anna Maria Oyster Bar oh Monday, Feb. 7. Ashley Waring added six points, while Alexis Mitchell and Kyle Crum each scored two points to complete the Duncan scoring in the win. Matt Bauer scored 14 points, including 10 in the second quarter and Sarah Howard added six points for the.Oyster Bar. Zach Evans added four points and Molly Slicker and Blake Rivers scored two points apiece to complete the Oyster Bar scoring in the loss. Division III: Bistros 15, Jessie's 10 Becca Butler scored nine points and Hailey Dearlove finished with six points for Bistros during their Feb. 12 Division III victory over Jessie's Island Store. Jack Titsworth scored eight points to lead Jessie's, which also received two points from Daniel Pimental in the loss. Dips 21, Harry's 10 Justin Gargett scored 15 points to lead Dips Ice Cream past Harry's Continental Kitchens on Saturday, Feb. 12. Connor Field, Zach Guerin and Johnny Mattay completed the Dips scoring with two points apiece in the victory. Zach Facheris scored six points and Isaiah Beaton and Taylor Wilson added two points each in the loss for Harry's. Jessie's 17, A Paradise 6 Grant Bower scored six points and Julian Botero added four points for Jessie's Island Store in the 17-6 victory on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Daniel Pimental, Max Miller and Jonah Castor added two points apiece for Jessie's in the victory. Josh Schmidt, Courtney Schmidt and Ryan Gilman scored two points each to lead A Paradise Realty in the loss. Miller, Magic mates split pair of games Martine Miller and her U12 Manatee Magic girls soccer team split a pair of games over the Feb. 12-13 weekend. On Saturday, the Magic girls defeated the Tampa Knights by a 5-0 score. Miller, Ashley Conley, Tori Bolyard, Carly Turner and Phoebe Leo each notched goals to support goalies Nichole Dixon and Shannon Morrish. On Sunday, the girls lost a tough one to Gulf Coast United. The Magic fell behind 2-0 at the half, but ral- lied to tie the score on goals by Conley and Miller, both off of assists from Alyssa Allen. Unfortunately the Magic gave up a late goal to drop a heartbreaking 3-2 decision, which left them with a 3-8-3 record. S All is not bleak however. Six of their losses were by a single goal and the other two losses were by two goals, so the Magic girls were in practically every game. They finished the season fairly strong and they're looking forward to Region C Cup Feb. 26-27 in West Pasco. PAGE 28 FEB. 16, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Island Biz .": "i" ; = ' Island place for Island girls Sue Carlson, right, of the recently opened Island Place Realty at 411 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria, with rental associate Susan Finley, admire Sue's deco- rated Volkswagen. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin The right Island place for real estate Sue Carlson remembers falling in love with Anna Maria when she used to visit her parents during win- ter vacations years ago. "I thought this was such a great place, I couldn't wait to move here," said Sue, who recently opened An Island Place Realty Inc. at 411 Pine Avenue in Anna Maria City. She's been involved in Island real estate sales with other agencies for the past 10 years, and she jumped at the chance to open her own office. While An Island Place is new, Sue's been operat- ing her rental company, Anna Maria Island Accommo- dations, for same time. She currently manages about 75 vacation rentals spread throughout the three Island cit- ies. "We've got sales and rentals under one roof now," beamed Sue. "And we plan on opening a branch office- in Holmes Beach in about a month." One of the biggest names Sin mortgages is right in your own backyard. 1eI1n i.uu ; h.:I:-I Chac ,,'LI S W ji..-La guariaticd b '.. lrci r "-'. ':Ft producer offered L-, one o the -, P lu .Ie [li ledge 4 l an , I',ficer. like Ron Haves .. hLo .r ie t iil,.i.r .1 ach in dj d ,cdl; ed t ,V, ti ur local c1 i r r m ur Ir,IP ._R N ,%' ? :['*.n'urmi KRON HAYES PS4 %so, l...h (eh c'-Lr %Ll.: r In 0 rL l t0 1,t nr eedi fL.ed rd[1, adiJutablei r ik. iumb, b co, Ern- .m ent, call Ron i'... f tor a hfe c :onul[tah: r 2r S19l4 i61l-9808 2-i hours or S00 559-8025. LO CHASE Yea) 6an 61ronlIIy 527 74th Street Excellent canal front location! Nice 2BR/ 2BA plus den on a very large lot just one house from the end of the canal. Dock, jet-ski lift, big backyard with room for a M -- L view of the bay. Offered at $949,000. Call Chris and John 941-778-6066 S' EAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw,. o ANA MARIA ISLAND. INC. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach hosLfo.heedofte.aa.=ok The "we" in An Island Place includes rental asso- ciate Susan Finley along with sales associates Lorin Gross and Mike Brinson. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon- day through Friday and 9 a.m. to5 p.m. on Saturday, but Sue is always available on her cell phone at 720- 2242. For more information on An Island Place Realty, call 779-0733, or visit the Web site at www.anislandplace.com. Cannons Marina gets Grady-White certification Joe Mammina and Tod Simonson of Cannons Marina at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key were recently certified by Grady-White Boats of North Carolina for product and sales information. The two attended a Grady-White seminar and classes to receive the certification. Mammina and Simonson received instructions on design, construction, benefits and operation of each of Grady-White's 21 fiberglass sport fishing and family boats, including the new 36-foot flagship Express 360, the largest outboard-powered boat currently built. In addition to Grady-White boats, Cannons also offers Scout boats and Yamaha outboard engines. Cannons is open from 8 a.m. to.5:30 p.m. seven days per week. For more information, call 383-1311. Realty Raves Wagner Realty at 2217-Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach has named Becky Smith and Elfi Starrett as its top January 2005 listing agents for the Anna Maria Is- land office. Cathy Meldahl of the firm's Longboat Key office won the honor at that location. The sales leader for January 2005 for the Island office was Karen Day, while Cathy Meldahl took the same honor at the Longboat Key office. Dave Moynihan was the closed .volume category leader for the Island office in January, while Patsy ,,,," SUTTON GROUP REALTY Great Island Opportunities! SUNSET VILLAS, TWO BUILDINGS TWO UNITS, each with 2 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATH, TWO UNITS, each with 1 BEDROOM AND 1 BATH, TURNKEY. Well-maintained concrete-block duplexes sitting on two prime lots, just steps to beach. Zoned multifamily 3-10 units. (Presently only four are on property.) Good rental history. Quiet, high-and-dry street in Holmes Beach. Community laundry area. Large covered patio allows for outside entertaining. $1,125,000. Seasonal Rental Available Now: 2BR, one block from beach. Totally remodeled, includes washer and dryer. $2,000/month. C CCallAnnVe Haber, Recltor fobrviewing or iLjb (941) 713-9835 Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. [ Competitive rates. Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. [ Up-front approval* at the time of application. [ As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. [ Loan amounts to $6 million. [ Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach '. pamvoorhees@countrywide.com Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Henger and Mary Wickersham were honored at the Longboat Key office with the same award. For more information on Wagner Realty, call 778- 2246, 778-0000 or 383-5577. Island real estate transactions 615 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,086 sfla / 3,237 sfur a 3bed/2bath/2car bayfront pool home built in 1962 on a 102X153 lot was sold 01/31/05, Ostrye to AMI Development for $1,250,000. 4107 Fifth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 2,012 sfla/ 2,848 sfur a 3bed/3bath home built in 2003 was sold 02/01/05, Sixth Ave. Development to Tabick for $879,000; list $899,000. 514 North Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 2,205 sfla / 2,921 sfur a 5bed/3bath/2car home built in 1990 on a 50X78 lot was sold 02/01/05, Yoder to Fairchild for $650,000; list $749,900. 525 67th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,571 sfla / 2,723 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1974 on a 80X111 lot was sold 02/03/05, Mclnerney to Collins for $630,000; list $745,000. 313 Iris St., Anna Maria, a 1,206 sfla/ 1,806 sfur 2bed/ 2bath/1 car canalfront pool home built in 1970 on a 75 X 124 lot was sold 02/03/05, Martin to Bergstrom for $600,000; list $749,000. 5400 Gulf Drive, condo unit 31, Holmes Beach, a 1,188 sfla/ 1,269 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1969 was sold 02/ 03/05, Sumner to Beynon for $559,125; list $599,000. 317 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,352 sfla / 2,017 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car home builtin 1988 on a 62X122 lot was sold 02/04/05, Richardson to Absten for $555,000; list $550,000. 102 68"' St., Holmes Beach, Seaside unit 102, a 986 sfla / 1,145 sfur 1bed/1 bath condo built in 1977 was sold 02/03/ 05, Evers to Ragan for $540,000. 3311 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Tropical Sunset unit 2, a 1,350 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1989 was sold 02/01/ 05, Achterberg to Newhart for $510,000; list $525,000. Westbay Cove, Unit 235, 600 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, a 1,187 sfla / 1,479 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1977 was sold 02/04/05, Carnes to Ware for $400,000. Runaway Bay, 1801 Gulf Drive N. unit 169, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla / 1,140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo was sold 02/04/05, Hussey to Williamson for $375,000. Compiled by Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf- Bay Realty of Holmes Beach. He can be reached at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed on the Web at islander. org. Copyright 2005. .. . . 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. Island Aussie Geoff Wall Realtor The art of the deal for'-you EAL ESTATE COMPANY (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com OLD FLORIDA CHARMER 411 Spring Avenue 3BR/2BA! Fireplace! Recently upgraded! Upper and lower decks, two-car garage, 52x145 lot, great location, just steps to beaches, post office and City pier. $519,000 (941) 778-7697 THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 16, 2005 U PAGE 29 A R CL AS ITMSFO ALEITMSFO ALEoninedANNUCEET 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. BICYCLES: Men's and ladies' 10-speed. Big tires, like new. $35. (941) 792-3775. 10 OLD WOOD and leather chairs from Brazil, $150; computer chair, $25; mantle clock with cher- ubs and nude, $100. (941) 778-8235. IBM SELECTRIC III typewriter, accessories and cover. Mint condition, $60. (941) 778-5538. FRIDGEDAIRE REFRIGERATOR, full-size, white. $85. (941) 779-2439. GLASS-TOP WHITE wicker dinner table with two wicker chairs; full-size boxspring and mattress, very good condition. All for for $185 or best offer. (941) 778-2950. MOSAIC TABLES: Two beautiful hand-crafted mosaic tables, $400 and $800. Come see and make offer. Emma, (941) 778-5288. GIRL SCOUT COOKIES available at The Islander, assorted varieties, $3.50 box. All proceeds paid to local Girl Scout troop. THE ISLANDER. The best news on'Anna Maria Island since 1.992. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA S www.greenreal.com 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, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales racks. Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. YARD SALE: 8am-4pm Saturday, Feb. 19. 208 Palmetto, Anna Maria. No early birds! SALE STOREWIDE: Niki's Island Treasures & An- tique Mall. Lots of gifts 50 percent off, all sterling- jewelry 50 percent off, select antiques 25-40 per- cent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. 5351 Gulf Drive, Homes Beach. (941) 779-0729. GARAGE SALE: 9am-1pm Saturday, Feb. 19. Fur- niture, books, bikes, clothes, etc. 2309 Avenue B, Bradenton Beach. SIDEWALK SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, Feb. 19, at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Lots and lots of great stuff! FOUND: RIMLESS GLASSES, silver temples. Found on beach near 66th Street, Holmes Beach, Tuesday, Feb. 8. (941) 779-0202. V mt Duplex with elev./lh, 2BR/ 2BA, fireplace. 40' and 48' porches, covered patio, two-car garage, 18 x 30 bonus room. Plus 2BR! 2BA, porch, carport Rented at $850/month. New owner can sell unnis separately. $784,500. 5508C MARINA DRIVE A12 778-0807 800-956-0807 P i REaimro. yrealt7@aol.com www.ldollyyoungrealestate.com BINGO! Annie Silver Community Center. Play 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. 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, 9-10am; 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 personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Is- lander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. 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IA, CANALFRONT RETREAT Beautiful open beam vaulted ceilings, large bedrooms, solid wood and tile flooring, no bridges to bay, and lots of character! Build up for bay views! LOWEST PRICE CANAL HOME ON LONGBOAT! PRICED TO SELL! $625,000 S941-807-4661 heatherabsten@yahoo.com !,.../" a:' '.w r " GULFFRONI Charming beach cottage, circa 1935, on Bradenton Beach! 3BR/3BA (2BR/2BA on second floor and I BR/ I BA on first floor) Over 2,100 sf. This current single family home is zoned duplex, so lots of opportunity! $1,999,999. a -1 Nancy Fasel Lic. Real Estate Broker By Thfie Sea ReaCry 17th St.W Palmetto Nancy Fasel 941-720-0941 Jonathan Fasel 941-720-5420 btsrealty@aol.com ~Y l~e I I I II~- I PAGE 30 0 FEB. 16, 2005 M THE ISLANDER ,,oi ,w S L A N--D ,C A S I F-EtDiSll FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlfe Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condominiums" 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. 1986 PORSCHE 928S. Excellent condition! Sunroof, power steering, ABS brakes, automatic transmission. $11,900. All maintenance records. 73,000 miles. Contact Randy (941) 737-1134.. PERFECT FLORIDA CAR! 1992 Cadillac Seville, white and blue, leather interior, mint condition. 66,000 miles. Always serviced, garaged. $5,000 or best offer. (941) 383-9605. 2003 FORD MUSTANG GT convertible, five-speed manual, all options. 2,500 miles. $20,000. (941) 779-1079. MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES I MAGNIFICENT SUNRISES ,. =. , Breathtaking view of Tampa Bay and the Skyway Bridge. This bayfront home can be either single family or duplex. Amenities are identical on both levels. Luxury features throughout. Elevator takes you from ground level pool area to both floors above. A MUST SEE! 232 S. Harbor Drive, $1,500,000. JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 Virtual Tour at www.flrealtour.com/mls502440/vtour/index.html FOR SALE: 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, cus- tom paint, chrome, bags, tour seat, drag pipes. Runs excellent. $4,500. (774) 353-8227 or (508) 454-3632. 1996 MERCURY GRAND Marquis: 96,000 miles. Regular service, runs perfectly, all leather and auto options. $3,500. Call Dave (941) 713-4800. 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. 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propeller. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3,500. (941) 723-1107. 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 @netzerQ.com. BOAT DOCK FOR rent, 85th Street and Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. $50/week, $150/month. (847) 878-1461. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. KEY MORTGAGE CORPORATION icensed Mortgage B ukege Busine s Free Prequalification * Purchase or Refinance Second Home SInvestment Property SForeign National Programs 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Local Island Specialist Celebrating 15 Years We'll come to you Call (941) 778-8553 Today THi Islander SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 S HAPPY HOUSE WITH CARIBBEAN FLAIR .-" 4' 4.. -u I..i~ 0I ~ bOX 0 [ 4. 0Z0 This inviting 2 bedroom, 2 bath, super clean waterfront retreat reflects pride of ownership and exquisite aste. Cheerful Car- ibbean colors of vivid yellow, soft blue, and mint are some of the captivating wall colors you will discover in inI: -1i', lig 111 waterfront hideaway. White plantation shutters enhance the wonderful island style, and a spacious guest room floor plan is complimented by a white kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled backsplash. The sunny lanai faces south, overlooking a beauti- ful back yard landscaped with a canary island palm and orange, pink grapefruit, and avocado trees. There is a newer seawall, with boat dock, and a handy enclosed outdoor shower. Other features include an automatic sprinkler system, separate laun- dry room, barrel tile roof, and storage shed. Truly a must see! Priced at $795,000 furnished. SUPERLATIVE SAN REMO SHORES RETREAT 3BR/ 2BA Spanish style home w/spectacular views of Palma Sola Bay, heated waterfront pool, boat dock on deep, navi- gable water, new circular brick driveway, hardwood & tile floors, all new double paned storm proof windows, and 126 ft. of brand new seawall! $1,050,000. & VIDEO TOUR BROCHURE TUSCAN VILLA ON BIMINI BAY 3-4BR/3BA Mediterranean style waterfront villa, granite countertops, gourmet kitchen, Master suite on ground level with bay views, over 162 feet of deep, seawalled bay & canal front, newer seawall cap, 2 boat docks, 2 electric boat lifts, & gas healed swimming pool. $1,980,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com 1991 GRADY WHITE 190 Tournament, Yamaha 130-hp, 2004 aluminum tandem-axle trailer. Runs great! Seats eight, livewell, three covers, clean. $8,900 or best offer. (941) 778-4029. 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. SAILBOAT: 22-foot swing keel, new main and sail cover, 5-hp Honda outboard. $2,750. Call Gabe (941) 374-5772. BOAT MOTOR: 2001 25-hp four-stroke Evinrude. Ex- cellent condition, low hours, $2,400. (941) 224-6616. 1973 PEARSON 26: Classic fast cruiser. New rig- ging, keel bolts, paint. Need to sell quickly, $2,900. (941) 704-1373. 1998 1520 CENTER-Console Key West. 75-hp Yamaha. Poling platform, North Star push pole. Live well. Low hours. $7,000 or $7,500 with trailer. (941) 224-6616. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com: $13,750 or best offer. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. ..i ... : .. .-. ... ........ ;. r Introducing Bay Pointe at Cortez, West Bradenton's newest condo residences. Phase 1 introductory price starting low $100,000's. 1,2,3,4br units available now. Close to beaches & shopping. Limited introductory pricing! Call John Luchkowec or Pat Bates at 877-469-4753 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. Or 941-350-4326 .-,.-,- I ~.. 0~ 4~&i\ . ~S0 4~4~ - 426 MAGNOLIA AVENUE Do you want?... Brand neoA construction O2,759 sf 3BR/2.5BA Sx Custom kitchen Extravagant bamboo flooring Great location S".'" ,.:..- _. :;..3& *f-J B^ One block to beach S"..Elegant entry Room for a pool '. Large decks and garage areas Sensational home for entertaining and the list goes on and on You've just gotta see it! Call me today! (94 1)920-0832 -.- ,T .- .'- $829,000 JON KENT .. ;- ed~ ~ I--mmimm m WO-1 THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 U PAGE 31 FISHING_&_CHARTERSHELP______HELPWANTEDContinu e - LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwa- ter fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle pro- vided. (941) 723-1107. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, (941) 779-9783. NEED A CHILD or pet sitter? Call one number and get connected to three wonderful sitters! Tiffany, Kari, Holly. (941) 778-3275.or 779-0793. BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first- aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids. Call Alexandra, (941) 778-5352. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in- termediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. PETSITTER, DOG WALKER, 12-year-old mother's helper, odd jobs. Call Kendall at (941) 779-9783 or 779-9803. BABYSITTER WITH EXPERIENCE and CPR li- cense, 13 years old, friendly and responsible. (941) 778-2469. 13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your home. Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jessica Lord, (941) 747-2495. CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. Investment Property Half acre prime waterfront Over 100 feet of waterfront. Two .- r"1 homes, one has rented apartments, Sone is ;BR/2BA. Floating boat docks plus equipped restaurant. F ,r a"Condos and homes S$125,000 and up. Phillip Saadi (941) 920-1186 125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach toll free (866) 316-7253 REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not Franchised.. Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. 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. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En- glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. S(941) 778-1010, ext. 0. PART-TIME FRONT-desk help needed at the Rod & Reel Motel. Please call Amanda, (941) 778-2780 or stop in. PART-TIME OFFICE position. Please call Amanda, (941) 778-2780. PART-TIME MAINTENANCE tech: Martinique South. Please apply at 5200 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Office hours'Monday through Friday, 8am- noon. DOMINOS PIZZA: NOW hiring delivery driver. Able to work until 1am for closes. Average pay $15-$18/ hour. Tips and mileage paid nightly. Pre-employ- ment drug test and good driving a must. Apply af- ter 4pm, 5606 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE k i , 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 941-240-2694. ANNIE'S HOME FOR the elderly needs a caregiver to work weekends at our small facility on the Island. Other hours may be available'at one of our other facilities. (941) 778-7842. PART-TIME-EMPLOYMENT: Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday mornings from 9am-1pm. Profi- cient in computer, including Excel and Word, book- keeping skills a must. $12.50/hour to start on 1099s. Call (941) 795-8858. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach or call (941) 778-5320. HELP WANTED: KEY Royale Club needs a part- time server and counter person. Drug-free work place. No evenings. Golf privileges. Apply in per- son, 700 Key Royale Drive, or call (941) 778-3055. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. 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. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! LiTl~i rII A Tropical Oasis... West of Gulf Dr.,bnly 100 yards to the beach. This recently renovated 2BRI I BA cottage features classic knotty pine ceilings,new windows and ceramic tile throughout. Enjoy this Island paradise with lush landscaping, fruit i4 trees and room for a pool. Asking $649,000. Call Liz Codola, Realtor $ 941-812-3455 REALTORS Congratulations Susan Hatch 2005 ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR HALF BLOCK TO PALMA SOLA BAY You won't find a finer home any- where, near this price. Total high end remodel. 3BR/2BA. No deed restrictions. $299,900. a.-p .,', ' i i ULTIMATE BEACH COTTAGE One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all trendy restaurants and bou- tiques of Bradenton Beach. Real hip village atmosphere. 2BR/2BA, turn- key furnished. Room for pool. $525,000. Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com No wonder in 34 years of International Real Estate, I have never had a property not sell! i: 2 I I ' p, : ; il # ;J i.Ao guVI ~~~I~~ '' -' , r ~3'~ - ~Y,. ~b~%~~ "( P ''L PAG 82- FEB. 16, 2005 EDHE ISLANDER' SERVICE Continued S I Continued ?I 81 P n t 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 computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/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. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. "Dial" DEBBIE DIAL . Realtor Office: 941-779-1811 Cell: 941-400-1172 dialdebbie@diamondshores.com -. WATERWAY CONDO! ?BR/2BA on canal with peak -. :r Palma Sola Bay! Totally ;. rexodeled, decorator furnished, fi', "'."... .^ Italian ceramic tile, kitchen-aid S- appliances, boat docks, heated po ,l, jacuzzi and tennis. Minutes -: t Gulf beaches and shopping! Asking $349,900. BAYFRONT DUPLEX! Serene location on Sarasota Bay with gorgeous views! 3BR/3BA and IBR/IBA 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/1BA, 2BR/1BA and 1BR/IBA. Tile, wood floors, new air conditioner, cabinets, decks and stairs. Partially furnished! SOwner/agent. Asking $589,000. Deborah Thrasher RE/MAX Excellence /'i! (941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com Gabe Buky 941-374-5772 "[ t,'"1 p Worh j' , Best Team! Charles Buky Best Propertiesl 941-228-6086 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM 731 Key Royale Drive Bay front home, 3BR/2.5BA. $1,795,000. 625 Ivanhoe Lane Bay front home, 4BR/3BA. $2,895,000. 871 North Shore Drive Bay/beach front. Two homes, 5BR/4BA total. $1,695,000. 502 Key Royale Drive Twenty foot canal frontage, 2BR/2BA. $550,000. 538 68th Street Bayfront home, 6BR!6BA, deep sailboat water! $2,349,000. PERFORMANCE COUNTS! COLL US TO LIST YOUR HOME (941) 387-1864 Coldwell Banker Previews 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34229 CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate to- day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. 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. One-of-a-Kind Dollhouse Immaculate Updated Well Maintained Heated, caged pool RC , with Jacuzzi, beautiful ~D UCE main-tenance-free p ' landscaping, close to - beaches and golf course. $588,000. Beautifully updated, tastefully decorated 2BR/2BA affordable condo in Holmes Beach. Close to beach, shopping and restaurants. $319,900. -/ Call Piroska Planck for your private viewing 941-730-9667 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. .... ...- Single-family homes in Manatee and Sarasota counties led the state in average p -9. . rice increases over the ,.past year at 29%!!! Jesse Brisson - Broker/Associate (941) 713-4755 Zita Kollar Brisson Property Manager S(941)778-7244 44 IL',re' Ihan 70 I Calirn renidla on Anna Mlria ISljnd smith 0 REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. *Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com NORTH END Unique 3BR/2BA home on north end of Anna Maria. Steps to white sandy beaches of Gulf/bay. Two wood burning fire- places. Master suite has Gulf view from screened porch. Oversized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs 1st Fl 2000 & 2nd FI 2002. Asking price $795,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. DUPLEX Elevated 2BR/1BA and 1 BR/1 BA, en- closed lower area with garage and storage. Both sides rented. Property on Clark Spring Lake. Selling "as is" $469,900. Please call Mike Carleton, Realtor 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker 545-9591, evenings. 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. INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small businesses. 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, ex- terior, faux painting, cabinet refinishing. Refer- ences. Free estimates. (941) 795-2771. HANDYMAN HELPING Hands: No job too big or. too small. Insured. Call (941) 795-7058. ESP CLEANING: Elite Service Professionals. Resi- dential and commercial cleaning. Maria and Steve do the job and guarantee satisfaction, insured. (941) 753-9906. 5 ;e REALTOR. 29Years ofProfessional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX 2,368 sf of living area with elevator lift. Owner's side 2BR/2BA, fireplace, great-roQm,40xl0-foot and 48x6-foot porches. Large garage and bonus room. Tenant side has 2BR/2BA with screen porch and extra storage. New owner can sell units separately. $784,500. 4 UNITS ANNA MARIA Some with bay view. One 2BR, three 1 BR, room for pool. Great investment. $870,000. OWNER FINANCING. KEY WEST-STYLE 3BR/2.5BA, fireplace, ceramic floors, oak stairs, 30- foot covered deck, four-car garage, storage rooms. $785,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com ..., ... n . i~;; ~, If you'd like yours sold.... Call Sue Carlson, Broker 941-720-2242 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria t I: 525 Blue Heron is available with 813 South Bay giving you a huge home, great for entertaining, and a park-like second lot. Call Sandy or Carolyn to see this amazing property. SANdy Rich REAlTY 9906 Gulf DRivE 941-779-0034 ,,,, L r -- -4av~B!. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS Heated Pools, Tennis Courts and Hot Tub with .. beautifully .i The most comfortably residential condominium on the island. TWO UNITS AVAILABLE NOW! 2BR/2BA upstairs unit with tiled entry and tiled kitchen. Glass-enclosed lanai with a view of greenbelt and water. Includes covered parking and partial furnishings. $460,000. 2BR/2BA downstairs end unit. Great views of the canal and greenbelt Sfrom'the lanai. Protected by electric storm shutters. Many newer appliances are included. $495,000. Call Dave Jones for a private viewing. I'L The Islander Since 1992 ANNA MARIA S ISLAND REAL ESTATE LLC DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 1BR/1BA seaside beach condo. Turnkey fur- nished in small, private complex with gorgeous view of the Gulf. Beautiful walking beach and pool. Nicely furnished. $995,000. LARGE SHELL POINT CONDO 2-3BR/2BA. Nicely furnished. Spacious pan- eled den with walk-in closet a red wall. Indoor utility roo er and sink. Gr op -on, near heat ng green, carport. Lock orange room. Central Holmes Beach location, near library, shopping and res- taurants. Call to see. $369,900. ISLAND TRIPLEX 2BR/1.5BA plus 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA. Great investment! Watch the sunset as you col- lect rent from these charming units. Easy to see, call for appointment. Just steps to beauti- ful beach. $749,000. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA Turnkey furnished. Gulffront com- plex. 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. Open House 2-4pm Sat and Sun February 19-20 215 84th Street, Holmes Beach KEY WEST-STYLE WITH BOAT DOCK 3BR/2.5BA plus den and office. Charming home, large lot, fenced yard, screened porch, balcony. Breakfast bar, dining room, large mas- ter bedroom and bath with Jacuzzi tub. Deeded boat slip with private dock. Holmes Beach. $699,900. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week/ $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA SMLS SnCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com FOR SALE: Enjoy the stunning Gulf views and glo- rious sunsets from this 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. The beach is located directly across the street. Soaring ceilings in master bedroom, walk-in closet, updated fixtures, hurricane window film, and storage galore. Enjoy the private heated pool while sitting on your garden terrace. $449,500. Paul T. Collins, PA- /A Ire 941-928-4062 941-954-5454 paultcollins@comcast.net Properties I 1.l rilill i1in.N1 i liI7 lM -, .. . '.. -! :;..i .:1. : ... "i .. :.... .. - RUNAWAY BAY, updated 1 BR/I BA condo just steps to the beach. Great rental property. Turnkey furnished, heated pool, tennis courts and community fishing dock. $355,600. 0 -- 7 I 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. i:. 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! 1 (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com jI ISUAN I '4 Of E13. T1$6, WO 2'05 IXA'G)E 33 Simply the, Best 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 A " pool or expansion. ON THE GULF Completely remodeled. Tile floors throughout. Great views! 2BR/2BA, completely turn- key furnished. Large pool, covered parking. ADORABLE Fully furnished 2BR/1BA main house with mother-in-law quarters. Immaculately kept home with tile floors throughout. Two separate buildings connected with a screened breezeway. Short walk to the beach. $425,000. BAYFRONT CONDO Unique, quiet 8-unit complex with dock and pool. 2BR/2BA, turnkey furnished, fireplace. A must see! $760,000. "La Plage" Anna Maria's newest luxury Gulffront condos ... All Gulffront, security gates, enclosed ga- rages, pool/spa, high ceilings. 3BR/2.5BA, up'to 4,200 sf. Starting at $1,490,000. bay. Enclosed Florida room, screened porch and room for a pool. $524,900. GULFFRONT DUPLEX Wonderful ground level, 2BR/1BA, each side turnkey furnished. Large screened porches and patios. Lots of possibilities. Great beach! GULFFRONT Spectacular views up and down the beach. Newer home offers 3BR/2BA, four-car ga- rage, granite countertops, plasma television, fire- place, hurricane shutters, turnkey furnished and room for a pool. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman 941-778-6696 Norman O 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH L mwww.mikenormanrealty.com I PAGE 3W~E FEB. 16, 2OO5E, THESliSANDIER I SA N 9 1 M S RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Serving the Island and Bradenton. Free estimates and references. Punc- tual and dependable. Call Gabi, (941) 752-4886 or 518-9541. 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 personalized service, call William Eller,.(941) 795- 7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711: NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. THERE'S A TREASURE HIDING ON ,t ANNA MARIA ISLAND LET "MEL" FINDIT FOR YOU! I V,,A'i I" "::1 WWWLP.lEPE;1TOM. LIC.I 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FI 34217 - U ABOUT GROUT: All repairs and installation. Done right! Grout cleaning, sealing, staining. Showers, kitchens, pools, re-caulks. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128 or 569-8888. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967. LAWNAN CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn 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 instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441, Cindy M. Jones -. GRI, CRS, Sale Associate ;ii DUNCAN Real Estate, Inc. 779-0304 1 n 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria 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. Niicole Skaggs S V' Island Specialist i i A Paradise Realty r. 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 1 5U Toll Free: 800-237-2252 S,', HOLMES BEACH ' .,.. -- DUPLEX: "'r-*"S i t' t1 .. "r:el, landscaped, great lilll.nliiion. 4BR/4BA, privacy .... tr,,:.d backyard with iL l iiii real 'd pool. Lots of storage, ga ra es. $725,000. SEASONAL RENTALS FOR MARCH 2005 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 Sj. Poi314 Pine Avenue '-arina POinte Anna Maria Re Co. (941)779-0732 e l(86t) Toll Free --- (866) 779-0732 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. FRESH MULLET SALE Moore than a mullet wrapped ! Tlie Islander FRESH MULLET T-SHIRTS! S,M,L,XL $10 ,"A VILLAGE GREEN VILLA S$265,000 Large 2BR/2BA unit with a den, family room and Florida Si... room. Two-car garage and steps to pool. IB504218 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com Gayle Simpson Schulz... Broker, Associate / has these fabulous seasonal and ,.. vacation properties available for Sent 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 heated pool, steps to the beach, $2,800. 2BR/2BA Ground-level house, close to the beach, $2,500. Bradenton 2BR/2BA Ironwood Condo with pool, tennis, on golf course. $1,900. Cortez 2BR/2BA Condo, close to Bradenton Beach, $1,500. Bradenton Annuals 3BR/2BA Condo in Pebble Springs, pool. $950/month plus utilities. Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www. iima nderson realty.com e-mail : j i m realty co @ aol com 75-foot direct Gulf front plus 2BR/1 BA furnished beach house on Anna Maria's north end. Open plan, beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace and a bright cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook. Great Gulf views from all living area and Bedrooms. Deck offers tranquil spot for waterfront dining and evening sunsets. Perfect tropical island get away. Reduced to $1,500,000. a , : ,., .!4. 4... \, . Piece of history in this furnished Anna Maria cottage only 350 feet to choice beach! Built in 1926 and 1955 effective year. Old Florida charm includes hardwood floors, pine paneling, beadboard and old fashion eat-in kitchen. Go back in time re- laxing and enjoying the Gulf view on this grand front porch. Rare lot site guarantees views even with new construction in neighborhood. $950,000. Since MARIE LIC. REAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gulf Drive -'PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrlty@gte.net Web site www.annamariareal.com MWIEIESLANDER= FIB..1O,.2005U PRAGE-35 SE eA E SIF E CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island 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. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied 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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best.news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! Boyd Realty Completely updated with boating water that has no bridges to the open Gulf Waters. Just blocks to the beach. Enjoy the southern exposure and tropical setting from your private pool. This home offers the ultimate in Island living. $875,000. CONTACT BRENDA BOYD MAY, LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER BRAND BRADY, REALTOR CATCHER'S MARINA OFFICE 5505 MARINA DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH 778-8388 730-8589 WWW.BOYDREALTY.US You Pick: Family Compound, Second Home or Vacation Retreat Offering two lakefront properties in Anna Maria 302 North Shore Dr 3+BR/3BA with 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA du- 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Five-car garage, plex with five-car garage. Private open one short block to beach, direct beach decks, large picture windows, great access, peeks of Gulf. Move-in condi- views of lake. Asking $750,000. MLS tion. Seawall and dock. Zoned duplex. 502297. Extras! Asking $850,000. MLS 502321. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 920-5156 or Frank Migliore, (941) 778-2307. pRICE EDUCED PftCI a 8 -- _r WEST OF GULF DRIVE -131 White Ave. Duplex on corner lot, two-car ga- rage, two carports, screened lanai, lots of decks. 150 steps to beach access. Would also make a great single-family home! Asking $685,000. For more de- tails call Stephanie Bell, Broker, 778- 2307 or 920-5156. MLS103353. S SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS 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. 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, lighthauling, 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 fajr prices. Call 795-1947. Lic#RR0066450. .7 2004 SWEETHEARTS J. Maher R. Turner J. Busch M. Fattoross J. Herold P. Fields J. Cushman P. Fitch A. Quasada P. DeMarco G. Dahl J. McConnell R. Strenge C. Anness V. Sandford A. Klint W. Trefz J. Anderson D. Doyle C. Courtney T. Cambridge G. Fraser G.Fraser P.Glaser N.Iacono A.Piscetello AND MY 2005 J.Albertis A.&D.Bond D.Doyle E.Hardgen F.Vejrostek P.&C.Barnett J.Moran N.Gorman R.Miller C.Kleczkowski I thank you all! Please, may I represent you? Marilyn Trevethan, Realtor (941) 778-6066 Home 792-8477 JIM MELANSON Painting interior, exterior, pres- sure cleaning. Free estimates, 18-year Island resi- dent. Call Jim, (941) 718-9053. PAINTING AND HOME repair: Local references, free estimates. I take pride in my work. Your satis- faction guaranteed. Call John (941) 778-3713. RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Drywall, demolition, finishing texture, insulation, windows. Will be happy to accommodate your needs. (941) 320-2506. TILE, INTERIOR PAINT. Free estimates! Brighten a room for a reasonable price! Island resident. L&L Home Repair, LLC. (941) 778-1916. WINDOW SHADES, 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. 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 --" : SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE This enchanting home looks like it came from a Coastal Living magazine. Tropical paradise with private gardens and in-ground pool. Just steps from the shores of the Gulf beaches! Offered a $1,600,000. LOVES 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. Call Green Real Estate today! r reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 Ken Ja 9906 Gulf Drive Kathy Anna Maria Mauree www.greenreal.com LaRae ckson, 778-6986 Geeraerts, 778-0072 in Dahms, 778-0542 Regis, 779-1858 . I"Tink Locail.:i Bif)Coastal" i- 4: re 4MIqqrLg~~~ 0-9 , I i -, 1 1 i I I PAGE 36 W FEB. 16; 2005 IHEiSIiANDE-R ; i ' Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy' Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of LSerie Quality & Dependable Service. ServiceCall us for your landscape 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 III I Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 *WAGNEDR REALTY INCE 1392217 GULF DCIVE NORTHi* BRADENTON BEACII, FL 34217 ,, . HAROLD &MALL REALTOR. f Office: (941) 778-2246* 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com SHARON VTTTAS " b Realtor - S Direct (941) 920-0669 www.rentalsonannamaria.com '' RA ( Gulfstream Realty ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County, Sarasota/Bradenton & Tampa Airports GULFCOAST DETAILING - & PRESSURE CLEANING Awnings Canvas Boats Driveways Brick papers Docks Commercial and Residential Lic # 91876/Insutr d 941-518-5252 Anyone can rake a picture. A professi-,ial creates a Pt-aii. SELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 www.jackclkA in RNALS-ontnue I j; oninud f VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to.$500/week. Winter and spring .dates 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- Saged.by Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-1515. 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. 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. 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 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, unfurnished. Office (941) 778-3377 or 713-9096. VACATION RENTAL: Available March and April 2005. Holmes Beach canalfront. 2BR/2BA. Fully furnished. Garage, laundry, dock, many extras. $800/week, $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. 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/1BA, $1,050/month; 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.wagnerrealty.com FURNISHED LONGBOAT Key annual: Spanish Main Yacht club. 55-plus, 2BR/2BA. Includes cable, water, pool, Gulf access. $1,050/month. (941) 383-3151. 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. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated, unfur- nished apartment in Holmes Beach. Available now. SLots of decks, under-building parking, washer/ dryer, storage. $900/month, first, last, security. Credit check. Call 730-2606. GULFFRONT: DUE TO cancellation, 1BR apart- ment in Bradenton Beach now available. $500/ week. (941) 778-3805. 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 season, available for six months, $8,000. (941) 778-3926. 2BR/1BA FURNISHED CONDO: Turnkey, west Bradenton, carport, washer/dryer, some utilities, no pets. Annually, $850/month; seasonally, $1,650/ month. (941) 925-9280. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH: 1BR duplex avail- able March 2005. Steps to beach and shopping. Refurbished and nicely decorated. Small pet OK. Accepting 2006 reservations. (941) 807-5626. SEASONAL RENTAL: Westbay Point & Moorings 2BR/2BA newly decorated, beautiful view of Sky- way Bridge. Access to pool, tennis courts. Dock available. (781) 771-9776. ANNUAL ISLAND RENTALS: 2BR/2BA duplex, across from beach. Furnished or unfurnished. Great location. $995/month.,Call Mike Carleton, (941) 737-0915, Smith Realtors. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, two blocks to beach, one block. to bay. Large kitchen, no pets. $755/month plus utilities. Call (941) 922-2473 or 928-3880. WESTBAY POINT & Moorings: 2BR/2BA with great view! Dock space, nicely furnished. One- month minimum. (618) 549-3959 or 303-1025. NOW BOOKING 2006 winter season: Quiet, clean Holmes Beach ground-level duplex, two blocks to beach. Non-smoking. 25 percent discount for six- month rental and no resort tax! See httpt// www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/ 7709.html or call (813) 928-5378. ANNUAL RENTAL: Northwest Bradenton 3BR/2BA home with two-car garage. $1,250/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. ANNUAL RENTAL: Sparkling 2-3BR/2BA canal home. (717) 392-4048. GULF DRIVE: STEPS to beach. Large 1BR/2BA, washer/dryer, kitchen. $1,995/month, $595/week. www.gulfdriveapartments.com or (941) 778-1098. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH2BR/2BA ground-level duplex, lanai or office, unfurnished, steps to beach. No pets, nonsmoking. First, last, security. (941) 778-7665. BEAUTIFUL BRADENTON 2BR/2BA condo on pri- vate lake. All new kitchen appliances, washer/ dryer, crown molding throughout. Features pool and spa. March $2,000, April $2,000. Dave (941) 587-1456. CORTEZ VACATION COTTAGE: Renovated 1BR/ 1 BA. Available weekly March and April. Nonsmok- ing. $700/week. (941) 795-8077. WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006: Wide variety of condos and houses starting at $1,500/month; March 2005 available, 1BR/1BA duplex, $1,500/ month; 3BR/3BA condo, $2,800/month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. ULM ES SIIAITENST IOIL I APE E S S G Y H HA L I OT E D R BL IS A AZ O R Y F R A L I IN B E N E 0 S U E E 0 R I S T s 0 sI I D L S w s H IN G T 0 NN S K 0 I E A N R 0 L E E IS E W II R RI RN S A L T A "S E I N E T 0 E E K T 0P DE CIU RR E C J A T C P E A P T E A N 0 S K 00 A L MIT N A L CNNN TIN C E N MIME'L MEREE k -EE 0P N H 0 A R C A G A W E A S T R LL A I M SA 0 E RT 0 0 T 0 0 L E S T 0 0 L S L IN C 0 L N N E W L E Y E Y IN G I N T 0 N E S .- ,'. THE ISLANDER M FEB. 16, 2005 M PAGE 37 T S C n -.U ANNA MARIA,-SEASONAL: Very nice and clean 1BR/1BA apartment with patio. 150 steps to Gulf beach. Available March and April, $1,400/month plus tax. (941) 778-4499. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA single-family home in Northwest Bradenton, $1,200/month; 3BR/2BA single-family canal home, $1,600/month; 1 BR/1 BA half duplex, one house to beach, $775/month; 1 BR/ 1BA newly-remodeled unit on water, $700/month; Perico Bay Club 2BR/2BA bayfront condo, $1,400/ month; 2BR/2BA Sarasota Bayview condo, $2,500/ month. Call Island Real Estate (914) 778-6066. WATERFRONT, LONGBOAT KEY: North Shore Road, 1BR/1 BA, washer/dryer, dock. Available April $1,500/month; .May through December, $1,200/ month. Great view! No pets. (941) 383-6485. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA home on Bimini Bay with dock, $1,400/month; 3BR/2BA northwest Bradenton home, $1,250/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details. FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT: Private up- stairs. $515/month plus electric. 109 Fourth St. S. (813) 659-0370 HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA annual. Downstairs, two blocks to beach, clean, no pets. $1,050/month. Avail- able March 1. First, last, security. (941) 725-0578. SAVE MONEY: RENT andenjoy a spectacular view from your huge living/dining area, your floor-to-ceil- ing plate-glass windows and 30-by-12-foot screened deck, fronting beach. Bay and park just steps away with Gulf beach in easy walking distance. Free trol- ley for shopping nearby. 3BR annual, unfurnished, waterfront in north Anna Maria. See for yourself by calling (941) 748-5334 for details. UNFURNISHED ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach large 2BR/2BA with porch, carport and stor- age. Well maintained. $850/month. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, (941) 778-0807. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL rental. 2BR/1BA within walking distance to beach. Annually $900/month, or seasonally $700/week. (941) 778-0714 or 730-6349. AVAILABLE NOW: Canalfront 3BR/3BA home, $4,000/month; beachview duplex, $800/week; 2BR/ 1BA home steps to beach, $900/week. Duncan Real Estate, (941) 779-0304. WANTED TO RENT for January, February, March 2006. Small efficiency for responsible retired couple, must be clean. Call Dennis or Christene, (941) 779-2314 or 778-2871. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/ 1 BA 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/1BA 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. WATERFRONT HOMES and lots: bay lot, $559,000; one near tip lot, $459,000; three homes from $349,000, all seawalled, deep water, no bridges. Also, bayfront tip lot and direct bayfront top-floor penthouse flagship condo. (570) 943-2516. LOT IN CITY of ANNA Maria. By owner. One block to Gulf beach. 52 by 145 sf. $399,000. Brokers pro- tected. (941) 739-1882. BAYFRONT CONDO FOR sale: 2BR/2BA. Golf course, pool, beautiful sunsets. Call (941) 722-4800. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $259,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. 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. 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 FOR SALE: One owner, 2BR/2BA elevated home. 317 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. $569,000..(941) 778-5715. 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. FOR SALE BY owner: Westbay Point & Moorings, 2BR/2BA condo. Newly updated end unit. Call (941) 778-6871. ------------------------ -- - - ---- HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. I 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). ICLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $10 for up to 20 WORDS. 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THe 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: Mar. 7th *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com PAGE 38 0 FEB. 16, 2005 U THE ISLANDER I S L A N WATERFRONT, ONE and 2BR, newly remodeled, dock for fishing, walk to beach. (941) 779-9074, or cell (703) 587-4675. E-mail gwalker43@hotmail.com. EXCEPTIONAL NORTHWEST value. 3BR/2BA two-car garage. Reduced $10,000! Vacant. Move- in ready. Spacious rooms. Pool, hot tub. Only, 314,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. WATERFRONT: Lovely, open floor plan 3BR/2BA home. One-of-a-kind waterfront lot. 115-foot screened lanai with pool. 55-foot dock with boat lift. Wood-burn- ing fireplace. Water views from almost every room. $1,200,000. (941) 794-2924 or 773-9532. HOUSE FOR SALE: Northwest Bradenton, 3BR/ 2BA with den, two-car garage, swimming pool. Ask- ing $296,000. Ruth or Greg, (941) 761-3053. PALMA SOLA 2BR townhouse. Heated pool, boat slip. $299,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. FOR SALE BY owner: Tradewinds, 1BR/1BA, fur- nished beautifully. Across the street from the Gulf of Mexico. Pool directly overlooks Sarasota Bay. Great income property! $359,999. Call Peter, (941) 472-7440. NORTHWEST BRADENTON River Ridge: Taste- fully decorated Florida-style home with custom fea- tures, including stainless appliances and granite counters with marble fireplace. Flooring is tile, wood and carpet.. Pool and spa electronically controlled to heat with either gas or electric. Full security sys- tem is active. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees. Partially furnished with occupancy negotiable. $664,900. (941) 794-0216. No brokers please. BEST WATERFRONT Buy on Key Royale.-Very clean 3BR/2BA, sailboat water, boat dock and dav- its. Lot size 10,324 sf. Fantastic opportunity! Broker/ owner, $699,000. (941) 228-6086. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. No closing cost.home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money.available for those ha rd-to-place loans. S(941) 779-2113 L 502 72nd Street .. Holmes Beach ANCIENT OAKS on 3/4 acre. Modern, spacious 3BR/2BA two-car garage home. Like-new condi- tion, $329,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. 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. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. NEW LOG HOME SHELL, $99,900. Beautiful log- home shell nestled on private wooded lot off park- way north of Boone. Won't last! First time offered. (800) 455-1981, ext. 119. GOLF VIEW HOME $249,900. Spectacular new Carolina mountain home at 18-hole course near Ashville, N.C. Enjoy mild climate, great golf, low taxes, low cost of living! Call toll free (866) 334- 3253, ext. 790. www.cherokeevalley.com. LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Free boat slip! High-elevation beautifully wooded parcel. Across from national forest on 35,000-acre recreational lake in Tennessee. Paved roads, underground utilities, central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 608. Sunset Bay, LLC. GRAND OPENING! Ocala area 20-plus acres only $259,900. Originally $269,900, save $10,000 dur- ing grand opening! Gorgeous mix of pines, oaks, meadows in spectacular country setting just west of Ocala. Ample road frontage with utilities, miles of bridle paths. Close to 1-75. Excellent low-rate fi- nancing. Rare opportunity. Sold first come, first served. Call now (866) 352-2249, ext. 342. FORECLOSED GOVERNMENT HOMES $0 or low down! Tax repos and bankruptcies! No Credit OK, $0 to low down. For listings (800) 501-1777, ext. 1299. CANAL FRONT CONDO: Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your screened lanai overlook- ing a canal. Updated, furnished 2BR/2BA condo in move-in condition. Heated pool and spa, tennis courts and lush tropi- cal surroundings makes this a perfect is- ',* land retreat. $499,500.. 1B#504847. z. ) GOLF FRONT CONDO 2BR/2BA furnished condo directly on the golf course in excellent condition, screened lanai and lush tropical sur- roundings. Heated pool and spa, tennis court, sauna, clubhouse, exercise room and billiards. Close to beach, shopping and hospital. $189,900. IB#505061. Denise Langlois (941) 751-1155 (800) 448-6325 LAKE VIEW BARGAIN! Two acres $19,900. New waterfront community on one of largest, cleanest, mountain lakes in America! Hardwoods, views, common area with beach! Country road, water, utili- ties. Low financing. Lakefront available. Call (800) 564-5092, ext. 96. STEEL BUILDINGS: Factory deals,-save $$$. 40x60 to 100x200 foot. Example: 50x100x12' is $3.60/sf. (800) 658-2885 www.rigidbuilding.com.. STEEL ARCH BUILDINGS! Genuine SteelMaster Buildings, factory direct at huge savings! 20x24, 30x60, 35x50. Perfect garage/workshop/barn. Call (800) 341-7007. www.SteelMasterUSA.com. HOW TO ADVERTISE: DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday publication. CLASSIFIED RATES for business or individual: Minimum $10 for up 20 words. Each additional word over 20 words is 500. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at (800) 669-9777, for the hearing impaired (0) (800) 543-8294. .!F4"'[ :. _....,- ... .....^ .. L' : :. "-. ', ', s 2BR/2BA Condo only steps to the beach, partial Gulf view, recently reno- vated, newer appliances, great rental history, priced to sell at $475,000. Won't last long. Call Ted Schlegel (941) 518-6117 or Barry Gould (941) 448:5500. ,. ...ee FOR THE FUN OF LIFE or an investment. 1BR/ BOATER'S DREAM One of the few units with RARE COMMERCIAL LOT, perfect location 1BA condo, lovingly updated last year, ready to use water view and 42-foot boat dock. All new gran- for doctor or lawyer's office or small retail or rent this year. New Ritchen, new tile floors. Bal- ite counter tops, 10-foot high ceilings, trimmed center. Zoned PRM $320,000. Call Cindy cony overlooking pool. Comes fumished, ready to with crown molding. Florida pastel paints through- Grazar at 778-4800 or 504-6176. move in. Weekly rentals allowed. Resort atmo- out. Lots of extra storage too. $699,000. Call sphere, close to the beach. $325,000. Call Denny Quentin Talbert at 778-4800. 725-3934. TRIPLEX Breezy and beachy income produc- TARA COUNTRY CLUB Extremely well kept ISLAND AMBIANCE. Canal front with boat dock ing triplex across from the beach. Upstairs is home sitting on a private oversized cul-de-sac makes this spacious Longboat Key home an Is- a cozy 1BR/1BA with a great reading porch lot on the 10th fairway. Beautifully upgraded land getaway of it's own. Spectacular floor plan, and massive sun deck. Downstairs are two tray ceiling. Corian counters and Merrillat perfect for families who never seem to have 2BR/1BA units. Ample parking, tons of Mexi- wood cabinets enhance the model home fea- enough space. 6BR/5BA home is nestled on rare can tile, newer kitchens and baths make this tures already available in this home. half acre lot on one of Ihe most romantic streets one a must see. $659,000. Nicole Skaggs or $374,900. Call Cindy Grazar (941) 504-6176. on the Island. Many amenities. A steal at Jane Grossman at 778-4800 or 795-5704. $1,695,000. Call Cindy Grazer at 504-6176. 2BR/1 BA Condo in Bradenton Beach right on the beach. Recently remod- eled, tile floor, new appliances, new AC. Great Rental. Hurry, won't last long. Priced to sell, $499,000.00.'Call Ted Schlegel (941) 518-6117 or Barry Gould (941) 448-5500. This 4BR/2.5BA canalfront home has it all. Newer pool, new appliances, dock, few steps to bay and beaches, two-car garage, tropi- cal landscaping. Great rental history. $875,000. Call Ted Schlegel, 518- 6117 or Barry Gould, (941) 448-5500. .Ii- ,t." 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, Lt 34217 ,r"LANP ~'7T Y PHONE: 941.778.6849*TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACATION FAX: 941.779.1750 PROPERTIES 11 .Licensed Real Estate Broker Ann Caron i''; L-,-www 1 |'.island a li[o] I[ p] t] Ill[$(]Ii I s c ,| m r(- saleIs@ t .islan va ion roetI I]IlIaie s ( orII ALLOW US TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR INVESTMENT! ifr', .. "-.w"- r -j property management and Leasing -R IFJIK Gulfstreami ^R W I Realty Judy Karkhoff 941-778-7777 Realtor 866-266-9911 Iealtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School. University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School I ----- I --- I ~I Don't forget to check us out online ot www 4- Ju k IThe Neal Team ON THE GULF STEPS TO BEACH Beautiful 3BR pool homes with quality finishes. Diane Harrison _____ 941-544-3346 ROSA DEL MAR ur. Nelson eal 941-544-8987 423 St. Armands Circle Sarasota Luxurious condo with 30 foot balcony overlooking sunsets in azure waters of Gulf of Mexico. Large 3BR/3.5BA with elegance throughout. Currently under construction. Buy now! $1,700,000 and up. IB258448. 306 A 56th 306 B 56th 1B266324. $750,000. IB267502. $799,000 ~1 - THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 16, 2005 0 PAGE 39 ,'- ,. -: ,-CA . .. ; ;i:. II . I ~rr~-rrr*asPI~C~lr -~ Irrrrr I Irr -I ~-rr~r -I pEilbraRar B ~8b~sss~l t _ aaS v "CopP Syn Available from righted Materia indicated Content I Commercial News Pr I J Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. WAGNER % REALTY Beai:mi@ nerealtyco web site: www.w e-mail: ami@waqnerrealtv.corm web site: www.wagnerrealty.com 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 A RARE-FIND! Anna Maria Gulf Front lot. Becky Smith or Elfi Starrett. 778-2246. #504998. $2,000,000. 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. WATERFRONT KEYWEST HOME custom 3BR/2.5BA plus den, located in gated Cove Sound Yacht Club. 3,430 sf, opeh floor plan, vaulted ceiling, marble floors, gourmet kitchen. Three-car garage, pool, 45-foot dock. Lynn Parker. 727-2800. #504718. $1,750,000. 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. CONCEPTUAL RENDERING S.... .. ." '.. , : I '1 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. 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 $1,249,000. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT Spectacular bay views, custom 3-4BR/4.5BA home. Oak floors, Hickory cabinets, brick fireplace, large screened porch, pool and dock. Near Gulf beaches. Dave Moynihan. 778-2246. #503181. $1,495,000. YP'~C~Ua L4 'FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF r'" gm-, -. _ ~~4~~~?,, ~z~~$~ ; ~ ~ r PAGE 40 0 FEB. 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER I oviders" I |