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Bradenton Beach City Pier


deemed unsafe, closed


By Paul Roar
The Bradenton Beach Cir\ Pier is cloed indefi-
nitely due to safety concerns.
City commissioners ordered closure olf the popu-
lar pier at the east end of Bridge Street las Thursda\
after receiving an inspection report from \\esr Coast
Inspection Services Inc. that cued 17 ,satet\ problems,
with the facility. Most pressni of the safety\ matters is
the railing surrounding the 660-foot-long pier,
"The guard rails surrounding the open deck to the east
and south give way when lateral force is applied," accord-
ing to the report signed by architect J. Thomas O'Brien
and West Coast Inspection President William Carlin. "The-
rail weaves in and out along its length. The posts attached
along the south edge are each at a different angle along the
guardrail. The unstable rail is a safety concern. The code
requires that dock or deck areas more than 6 feet above the
mean water level must be protected all around with a code-


Island-style music

may get the boot
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Jimmy Buffett: Take your cheeseburger out of
paradise!
If Anna Maria city commissioners are unable to
resolve their current impasse over whether or not to
permit-outdoor entertainment at restaurants, Jimmy
Buffett-style musicians and music may no longer be
welcome in the city at least outdoors.
Commissioners agreed at their March 10 workshop
to a new outdoor dining ordinance that clarifies lan-
guage regarding outdoor dining. Such activity is per-
mitted under the proposed ordinance, but only for those
PLEASE SEE MUSIC, PAGE 3


compliant gtuaidrall. The exisung guardrails do not meet
those requirements."
The inspection also revealed tlat "'the flat roofed
enclosed areas e\iending out oier the pier to the east
are mn quite poor condition. The ceiling heights are too
lo\\ for the intended use. The roof framing and upillt
anchorage is questionable. The \\indo%\-, and doors
need to be replaced. The thermal performance of the
enclosing % alls needs to be upgraded The floor struc-
ture needs to be repaired and the floor finishes restored
to a sanitary condition. The 'shacks' long ago con-
structed on top of the pier are not suitable to be reno-
vated into a satisfactory restaurant space. Renovation
of these spaces would not be cost effective. The exist-
ing enclosed areas are a hindrance to the proper im-
provement of the serviceability of the buildings."
City commissioners agreed to negotiate with
O'Brien and Smith Architecture to develop a scope of
work for pier repairs. No cost estimates have been pro-
jected, although several years ago it was estimated that
the railing replacement would cost at least $100,000.
"We don't have any choice but to close the pier
until some things are fixed," said Mayor John Chappie.
"We've been put on notice."
"My recommendation is to close the pier while the
safety issues are done," said Vice Mayor Bill Shearon,
who serves at the pier liaison to the city commission.
"We need to get the pier fixed in a timely fashion."
Shearon said he hoped to bring a scope of work to
city commissioners for approval by Thursday. A con-
tractor would then be retained to conduct the work to
at least allow fishing off the pier.
The pier restaurant has been closed since last Septem-
ber when Hurricane Frances damaged the roof and the city
subsequently terminated the franchise agreement with
Karen and Jake Gallo, who had operated the restaurant.
Commissioners had gone out to bid for a new franchi-
see late last year, but with only one bidder rejected the
proposal. No further bid offering has been proffered.


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begins for


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condominiums
That smoke Islanders have seen rising from north
Perico Island the past week isn't a brush fire. It's the,
beginning the initial phase of land-clearing for the
Arvida-St. Joe project that will lead to construction of
its 686-unit condominium project,
West Manatee Fire and Rescue Chief Andy Price
confirmed the controlled bur was land-clearing, but
his district is not involved in that process. The City of
Bradenton Fire Department is supervising the activity
as Perico Island as most Islanders know was
annexed by Bradenton six years ago as a prelude to
Arvida submitting a site plan to the city and avoid-
ing Manatee County impact fees.
SThe land-clearing was not unexpected, said Glenn
Compton of ManaSota-88, the environmental group
that joined with Manatee County and the three Island
cities in a legal battle to overturn Bradenton's approval
of the Arvida site plan. An out-of-court settlement was
eventually reached in that lawsuit.
Efforts to reach Arvida officials in Orlando for
comment on the land-clearing were unsuccessful.


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Looking north at the ongoing land-clearing effort at the Perico/Arvida development project. Large numbers of
pine trees are being cleared and an ongoing "controlled burn" of the materials is under the auspices of the
Bradenton Fire Department. Islander Photo: Jack Elka


Sex offender still listed two blocks from Anna Maria school


A convicted sex offender is back living two blocks
from Anna Maria Elementary School, according to the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Web site on
convicted sex offenders.
In April 2004, an Islander story had listed the
offender's residence at 4500 Gulf Drive, but a relative
of the man claimed.he was no longer living there.
The FDLE changed the man's address last year to
a Bradenton location, but re-entered the Holmes Beach


address in October 2004, according to the Web site.
Under Florida law, convicted sexual offenders are
required to report their place of residence to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement, even after their pro-
bation ends.
Holmes Beach police said the man's presence is
known to them and Officer Pete Lannon, the school's
resource officer, has that information.
According to a Holmes Beach police report dated


April 4, 2004, the man was arrested at 4500 Gulf Drive
on a misdemeanor domestic spouse battery charge. The
man's sex offender conviction was for sexual battery
that did not involve a minor.
In addition to the sexual battery conviction, the
offender at 4500 Gulf Drive has had misdemeanor con-
victions for possession of marijuana, possession of
narcotic paraphernalia, disorderly intoxication and
tresspass after warning.


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Music in Anna Maria City, such as performed by
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sioners. Islander Photo: Joselin Presswood

Music may have to go
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establishments that currently have outdoor dining. New
restaurants that want outdoor dining would have to go
through the site plan review process.
But commissioners could not agree on one of the
five options for outdoor entertainment City Attorney
Jim Dye presented as part of the ordinance.
Commissioner Duke Miller wanted to ban all "ampli-
fied" outdoor entertainment, while Commission Chair
John Quam and Commissioner Carol Ann Magill agreed
that the two restaurants that currently have outdoor enter-
" tainment the Sandbar restaurant and the City Pier -
could continue, but must comply with the city's noise
ordinance. All new restaurants would be prohibited from
having "amplified" outdoor entertainment, they said.
Commissioner Dale Woodland did not want to re-
strict new establishments from "amplified" outdoor
entertainment, but agreed all such activity should com-
ply with the noise ordinance.
Miller said he was using the Sandbar restaurant as an
example of outdoor music affecting the surrounding
neighbors, but added that "I don't mean to point the fin-
ger. It's just that our city is primarily a residential city."
He said it's "not fair" that residents living near the
Sandbar are affected by the music and have to file a
complaint.
Some city residents, however, said they enjoy the
music and it doesn't bother them, even though they live
just a few blocks from the Sandbar.
"Everyone's pointing the finger at the Sandbar,"
said John Gilchrist, "but the music stops at 10 p.m.
anyway. What's the big deal?"
Jeff Murray said he lives just a few blocks from the
Sandbar and he and his family enjoy the music. "It's
only when we're outside and the wind is right" that he
hears the music, he added.
Commissioners agreed it was time to face the mu-
sic and will hold the second reading of the ordinance
March 24 before a full commission. Commissioner
Linda Cramer was absent from the worksession.

Code enforcement
Miller wanted to know if the commission policy to
have code enforcement reactive only to complaints
should continue. He had circulated a memo to commis-
sioners two weeks ago where he questioned a May
2003 code enforcement action against the Sandbar for
a tent on the beach that was abated by Code Enforce-
ment Officer Gerry Rathvon in July 2003.
"I'm not picking on the Sandbar," Miller added,


but Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles chimed in that
"Excuse me, but sometimes it does feel like it."
Miller claimed the reactive policy where
Rathvon acts only when she receives a complaint -
forces the burden of code enforcement on neighbors
and residents.
"That's not fair," when neighbors have to turn in
neighbors, he said.
The problem of the Sandbar's tent on the beach in
2003 was corrected-at that time, but it's come up again,
although no one has filed an official complaint. "Does,
another complaint have.to be filed?" Miller asked.
Mayor SueLynn responded that Miller's memo has
"questioned" the judgment of Rathvon and the city.
Rathvon noted that she follows the current com-
mission policy of reactive enforcement, and only
launches a code enforcement investigation when she
receives a complaint.
She used to work 24 hours each week, but the com-
mission in 2003 reduced that to 16 hours due to bud-
get constraints.
"And the Sandbar complaint is three years old and
the only one I've received about them in the three years
I've been here," she said. If someone complains again
about the tent, or any other Sandbar transgression,
she'll investigate,
But Rathvon only works Tuesdays and Wednes-
days. Each N\ eek, there are complaints received that
have to be dealt with at a larer time because of her part-
time status.
"So, the tent goes up again at the Sandbar, but
there's no follow-up enforcement?" asked Miller.
Without a complaint, that's correct, replied
SueLynn.
"Is that the-way you want to run the city?" Miller
asked other commissioners.
Apparently so. Quam, Magill and Woodland said
they wanted to keep the current reactive policy.
"Well, I'm losing the logic," responded Miller.
"But if you think the present policy is OK, that's fine.
All I wanted to do was discuss it."

Parking criteria
Commissioners groaned when the criteria for park-
ing in Anna Maria was brought for discussion.
Quam said the commission is not in agreement on
parking criteria, even though it passed a recent ordi-
nance that "legalized" the parking and no-parking ar-
eas in the city already in existence.
"What's different that we should go forward" with
another parking plan? he asked.
Woodland said he absolutely did not want to go
through the parking issue again and start looking for
another plan. "Everyone here has the same opinion as
a year ago. To go through that process again is a colos-
sal waste of time," he observed.
To save a lot of time, he said, "let's just look at the
recent ordinance and talk about what changes we can
make to that. If we can't make changes, OK."
Commissioners agreed to hold discussions at their
April 10 workshop.on just what changes couldbe made
to the ordinance, not any new criteria or parking plan.
Miller said the issue has been discussed so much,
it's time to limit commission debate on the subject at
the April 10 meeting to just three minutes for each
commissioner to state his or her position.
Agreed, responded Quam and the other commis-
sioners.

Special event permits
Commissioners approved three special event per-
mit applications for events in March, but said the code
states applications must be received six weeks in ad-
vance of the date of the event. They directed SueLynn
to reject future applications that do not meet this dead-
line and asked her to send a letter to organizations
likely to request a special event permit in the future
informing them of the new policy.

Guggino court case
The commission unanimously agreed to have City
Attorney Jim Dye request that Judge James Durand
Adams recuse himself from hearing the lawsuit brought
by Dr. Jack Guggino against the city.
Guggino once treated Adams' child several years
ago. Adams himself raised the issue to avoid any pos-
sible conflict of interest.
Guggino was denied a variance by the city commis-
sion to allow him to build a house with reduced setbacks
on his property. The commission said Guggino did not
meet the criterion of a hardship to build the house.


THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 N PAGE 3

Bradenton man found

unconscious at Kingfish
Scott Pugh, 25, of Bradenton, was transported to
Blake Medical Center Sunday after two of his friends re-
ported finding him passed out next to his car, which was
parked at Kingfish Boat Ramp on Manatee Avenue in
Holmes Beach.
Friends told Holmes Beach Police Officer Michael
Pilato that they were driving north when they observed
Pugh's vehicle and pulled over to greet him and real-
ized he had vomited and passed out next to his truck.
Emergency Medical Services and West Manatee
.Fire & Rescue arrived at the scene to attend to Pugh.
According to the report, a firefighter found a sand-
wich bag containing marijuana, a pipe, lighter and large
pill later identified as methadone in Pugh's pocket.
While securing Pugh's vehicle, Pilato heard a cell
phone ringing and answered it. According to the report,
a man identifying himself as another friend of Pugh's
told the officer he was at Blake Medical Center.
The friend told Pilato that he and Pugh had been
boating with another man and went to Beer Can Island.
He indicated that the men had been drinking and in-
gested methadone. The friend told Pilato the last thing
he remembered was passing out on the boat, then wak-
ing up in an ambulance. He was reportedly picked up
by EMS at the South Coquina Boat Ramp and trans-
ported to the hospital.
Pilato later spoke to Pugh at the hospital and re-
ceived similar information regarding the day's events.
Pugh told Pilato he had gone out witti friends and could
not remember what happened after that.
Pugh told the officer he did not recall driving his
vehicle to Kingfish and that he had originally packed
his vehicle at the 59th Street Boat Ramp in Bradenton
for the boat excursion.
A capias request against Pugh was filed for posses-
sion of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana
and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Meetings

Anna Maria City
March 16, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and
Enhancement Committee meeting.
March 17, 7 p.m., special city commission meeting.
March 21, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting
on the Sandbar restaurant site plan.
March 23, 9:30 a.m., Capital Improvement Advisory
Committee meeting.
March 23, 1:30 a.m., Environmental Education and
Enhancement Committee meeting on mangroves, na-
tive plantings and palm care and trimming.
March 24, 7 p.m., city commission meeting.
Anna Maria City Hall,
10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
March 17, 11 a.m., code enforcement board meeting.
March 17, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:
Public comment, board of adjustment recommenda-
tion, first reading on early voting ordinance, pier dis-
cussion, e-mail discussion, vision statement discussion,
board re-appointments and commission reports.
March 22, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting.
March 23, 5 p.m., comp plan review committee meeting.
March 24, 3 p.m., city commission work session.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Be;, bh
March 22, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work
session to immediately follow.
March 24, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting.
March 24, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,
708-5800.

Of Interest
March '16, 6 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected
Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay
Isles Road.
March 21, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning
Organization meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall.

Holiday Closures
City offices in Anna Maria City, Bradenton Beach,
Holmes Beach and Longboat Key will be closed on
Friday, March 25, for Good Friday.






PAGE 4 N MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER


Vacation would lead to extra condo at Morland Marine


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Developers of the Morland Marine condominium
project in Holmes Beach certainly believe in the old
adage that: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
Having been rebuffed last year in an effort to get
the city to vacate 52nd Street to the project a vaca-
tion that would have allowed several additional condo-
minium units Morland Marine returned to the city
commission March 8, this time asking for just an 8-foot
vacation along the southern portion of its property.
Attorney Jeff Snyder, representing Morland Ma-
rine, said the proposed vacation would not affect the
width of 52nd Street, and the developers would contrib-
ute $20,000 for stormwater improvements if the city
acted favorably on the request.
Mayor Carol Whitmore, however, asked if the va-
cation were approved, would it allow for additional
condominiums?
Snyder said without the vacation, Morland Marine
can only build nine units, but with the vacation, it could
split one 2,400-square foot condominium into two units
of 1,200 square feet. That would give the complex 10
condominiums to put on the market instead of nine.
Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger said the city
needs a legal opinion on whether or not any partial
vacation would affect the city's grant for the
stormwater retention pond located adjacent to Morland
Marine before the commission discusses the issue fur-
ther.
Commissioners agreed and the item will return to
a future workshop for consideration.
But a few members of the public were outraged
that the commission would even consider a vacation
that would lead to more condominiums.
Resident John Zacchnino was totally opposed to
the vacation. "They got approved for nine and now they
want 10. If they had been approved for 10, they'd want
11. If it was 11, they'd want 12. Where does it stop?"
Likewise, added city resident Joan Perry.
"This vacation was denied before, now they've put
$20,000 on the table," she noted.
Commission Chairperson Sandy Haas-Martens
said the previous request was to vacate the entire street,
while this is just a partial vacation.
SDoesn't matter, replied Perry. "This still increases
density in a coastal flood zone and.it's against our
comp plan. But we keep doing it, and that $20,000 is
nothing.
"You should think about what you are doing and
consider where we are going" before approving any
vacation, Perry concluded.


Support for reading
Anna Maria Island Kiwanis club member Larry
Fowler presented a check for $500 to Anna Maria
Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes on behalf
of the service club. The money will be used to
purchase early reading books for the Island school.


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Not baloney
Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don Maloney
received an award March 8 from Laurie Feagan of
Manatee County for his services to the Island
Emergency Operations Center and the emergency
operations center committee for the county. Islander
Photo: Rick Catlin. .

Any vacation would still have to come to a regu-
lar commission meeting for a public hearing and for-
mal vote.

A stinkin' mess
Sixth Avenue residents Marguerita Fernandez and
Karen Swaitz made an impassioned plea to the city
commission for help with the smells and drainage com-
ing from the garbage dumps behind the Anna Maria
Shopping Centre on East Bay Drive..
Benderson Development, owners of the plaza, re-
cently received a permit for a compactor from the city,
said Fernandez, and she and her neighbors are con-
cerned that it's going to be placed adjacent to residents,
creating an unsightly mess and accompanying garbage
smell.
She asked the commission to halt placement of the
compactor, but Whitmore said that a compactor is a
permitted use for that commercial property.
"I'm well aware of this issue," said the mayor.
She's got page after page of complaints about the


Harvey flea market, bake sale success
Harvey Memorial Community Church in Bradenton
Beach, hosted its annual flea market and bake sale
Saturday, March 12, including music provided inside
the church by the Sea Notes, housewares, col-
lectibles, c i. ,l, ,' .', electronics, "a lot of interesting
junque for sale along with homemade baked goods,
sloppy joes, hot dogs and Coney Island dogs. Is-
lander Photos: Nancy Ambrose


dumpster smell and, she said, Benderson has now de-
cided to utilize a trash compactor and eliminate the
dumpster problem.
But she was confident that Benderson Develop-
ment would be receptive to their suggestions on place-
ment. "I know them and they'll work with you," she
said.
Commissioner Don Maloney chimed in that Waste
Management Inc. has also had problemsn'with
Benderson's dumpsters and he suggested Swartz and
Fernandez ask them for assistance in dealing with
Benderson.
"We agree on a compactor," said Swartz, "but our
c ornern is the 1.aca;tion and maintenianLe.:"
She said -he's. een grease and \\.ste from the
du J pieil s leaking into the city's stormwater drainage
system .;. hln it Irain and she's worried the sairie thing
LiCIld happen with the compactor.
That tri.;ered an entirely new i- sue for Commis-
SI'lone Roier Lutz.
"If ci -arnic \ A.tite is kin'CA ininto the s\ stem. ihat's
a violation of federal law," he noted.
"If it's polluting our waters, that's a city problem,"
added Bohnenberger.
Whitmore said she'd have city staff look into that
aspect of the problem while Fernandez and Swartz will
talk with Dave Gustafson of Benderson Development
about location of the compactor.
Perry, a noted environmental activist, told the com-
mission that polluting the stormwater drainage system
is a violation of the city's stormwater drainage permit
and could subject Holmes Beach "to a whale of a fine."

Police pension fund increase
In somewhat of a surprise move, commissioners
voted 3-2 to approve the first reading of an.ordinance
that will increase police benefits and the city's contri-
bution to the police retirement fund. The increased
benefits would be tied to the city budget, not the excess
premium property tax collected from city property
owners on their insurance premiums as the commission
had proposed several months ago, That idea. \\as re-
jected by the pension board, which asked that its origi-
nal proposal be placed before the commission.
The ordinance was first presented by the police
retirement board last year and has been through several
commission workshops and public hearings.
"The issue has had a full evaluation," said
Bohnenberger,.who voted to approve the measure.
Haas-Martens dissented, while Lutz and Commis-
sioners Don Maloney and Pat Morton agreed to the
ordinance.
The second reading was scheduled for the March
22 commission meeting.

Waste Management contract
Commissioners also approved the first reading of
the ordinance renewing the city's garbage collection
and trash hauling contract with.Waste Management
Inc., the only company that bid on the franchise.
Maloney did note that the new contract calls for a
base rate of $15.27 per month, not $14.86 as had been
previously reported.
The new contract calls for automated garbage col-
lection service using either a 96-, 64-, or 35-gallon
container supplied by WMI. Residents would still have
the option of placing their garbage curbside in a plas-
tic trash bag on collection days.
The automated service will probably take about six
months to implement, said Rose Quinn-Barr of WMI.

Blame it on Anna Maria
Resident Sean Murphy told commissioners he just
closed the sale of his Island's End restaurant in Anna
Maria to Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles. He now
owns only the Beach Bistro restaurant in Holmes
Beach.
It had become, he said, "impossible to run a busi-
ness in Anna Maria."
The difference between the Anna Maria govern-
ment and that of Holmes Beach, Murphy offered, is
"substantially different," with Holmes Beach at least
having a plan based upon knowledge, facts and reason,
as opposed to "petty, personal dispositions" and opin-
ions.
The "chaos" in Anna Maria was often "troubling,"
and he thanked commissioners and the mayor for the
way they operated Holmes Beach.




THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 M PAGE 5


Title company says Beach House owns parking lot


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Reports that a portion of the parking lot on the
south side of the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton
Beach was actually owned by the city were a bit pre-
mature, said City Commissioner Bill Shearon.
"The land is owned by [Beach House owner] Ed
Chiles, not the city," Shearon said, after receiving an
update from the title company hired by the city to check
ownership of Gulf Drive beach-access, parcels.
The initial report that the .city had a 40-foot-wide


easement running through the south parking lot at the
Beach House came from a just-completed survey by
the Wilson Miller engineering firm.
But the title company found an action by the city
commission many years ago where the easement had
been vacated to the Beach House but never recorded,
noted Shearon. He did not know the date the commis-
sion action took place.
"By law,", said Public Works Director Dottie
Poindexter, "the survey can only go by what's re-
corded."


That's where the misunderstanding came, added
Shearon.
So who owns the south parking lot?
"Ed Chiles," responded Shearon, although the city
has to record its vacation of the easement to the Beach
House before it legally becomes part of the restaurant.
Shearon said the title company also found three
other easements along Gulf Drive that are "not clear
on ownership. They may or may not belong to the
city."
So, who's on first?


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Opinion


Quick fix, please
Remember that old adage about the foolish man who
built his house upon the sand? Well, the same philosophy
holds true for those who build over water.
Bradenton Beach city commissioners are beginning to
face the reality of that problem with their city pier. The struc-
ture has taken a beating in the past few years, especially last
September when Hurricane Frances ripped off a portion of
the roof over the restaurant.
When commissioners terminated the franchise agree-
ment with the restaurant operators, they thought it would be
a good idea to assess the pier's structural soundness. After
all, it was the first bridge to the Island, a wooden bridge, that'
was replaced in the 1950s. Also, without a franchisee breath-
ing down the city's neck to get the business up and running,
it made sense to do any needed repairs now.
Unfortunately, the amount of work needed is far and
away more than what most people expected, both in scope
and cost.
Inspectors have outlined 17 problem spots with the pier.-
Everything from relatively minor issues, such as bathrooms
not meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements,
to a lack of insulation in the non-air-conditioned buildings,
to the fact that the buildings are in such sorry shape that they
should just be scrapped, were the order of the day.
SAnd the day gets longer and longer as other problems
surface: The need for a piling inspection on the 660-foot-
long pier. The "lateral movement" of the guardrail on the
pier. And as the pier inspection report concluded, "and so it
goes ....
And so it goes indeed. Also going is the-city's special
fund for pier repairs.
City officials have determined that it costs about $1,000
a month to keep the pier up and running. That's for regular
maintenance, keeping the lights on, the water flowing to the
rest rooms, and all the other things needed to keep a facility
in operation. The problem is that without any revenue com-
ing in from a tenant, the city's allocated pier funds are pour-
ing out through the cracks. And without a tenant, vandalism
.has become a problem at the pier, and so even more funds
are being expended to fix what has been broken or trashed.
There's about $200,000 in the pier account. Notwith-
standing the regular nut of $1,000 a month, the fixes will
gobble into that fund very, very quickly -just the repair of
the railing is estimated to cost at least $100,000.
No one likes having the pier closed, but that was really
the only option the city commission had once the inspection
came to light. There was just too much at risk from a safety
and liability standpoint.
But we hope that this temporary closure won't run any
longer than needed to get the immediate needs fixed to al-
low fishers and walkers to.enjoy the vista and ambiance of
the structure.
It's a treasure that needs to be preserved and used.


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Heritage Day thanks
The Anna Maria Island Historical Society wishes
to thank all who participated in Island Heritage Day,
and the understanding residents along Pine Avenue.
The festival was an overwhelming success. The
bike and pet parades drew crowds and the music was
great. Vendors turned out with tasty foods and stunning
arts and crafts.
Accolades to all who helped with the Belle Haven
general store. Our wonderful volunteers and all who
donated funds, furnishings and time. The Islander and
Bradenton Herald gave us excellent coverage. Kudos
to John Zachman, a winter resident from Rochester,
N.Y., who volunteered many hours to get the 1920
cottage in shape for the grand opening. He cleaned,
built shelves, painted, installed a window and many
other jobs just in time for Heritage Day. He is our
Miracle Man.
We did not make much money due to expenses
beyond our control, like hiring two fulltime policemen,
but it was a fun day for all.
Carolyne Norwood, AMIHS administrator

Thanks from Cortez
It is time to say thanks to so many for so much in
making the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival a great
success. The Cortez Village Historical Society is espe-
cially indebted to the women who washed, drained and cut
21 flats of strawberries for our famous shortcake. Another
crew worked for two days selling that luscious treat.
Over in the community center we had some will-
ing workers who set up and sold our wares T-shirts,
books, videos and postcards. For yearsit has been the
women living at the Cortez Trailer Park who give so
much of themselves. Thanks again to Harry Howey and
his crew who set up the booth for us.
Hopefully the many viewers did enjoy the film
festival as we showed our locally produced movie
about this special place. Thanks to our projection staff.
We would have a hard time selling our wares with-


out the ticket sellers. Thanks to Don and the many
workers from Holiday Cove RV Park who set up and
manned booths for two days.
Thanks to all the visitors who came to enjoy the
music and eat that great seafood. We are blessed with
a good selection of food vendors. Again the music was
so enjoyable thanks to the hard work of our own Rich-
ard Culbreath and helpers.
LaIt but not least we say special thanks to The Is-
lander for all the coverage. My special thanks to pub-
lisher Bonner Joy for the copies of the article on Blue
Fulford, this year's inductee into the Manatee County
Agriculture Hall of Fame. We dedicated this year's
festival to Blue. We will make sure that all attendees
at the Fulford reunion in July get one of these.
Buy your tickets now for our second Tour of His-
toric Homes March 25-26.Volunteers are needed to
work at both events: Call me at 795-7121.
Mary Fulford Green, Cortez
Thanks and praise
The Woman's Guild of St. Bernard Catholic
Church would like to thank the community, those who
donated great prizes, "Holy Name" members and mem-
bers of the guild who volunteered their time to make
our dessert card party a very successful project.
We appreciate your support and thoughtfulness.
See you next year:
Cornelia Zanetti, guild president & chairperson

A rousing success
Thanks to our many volunteers who helped during
the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Feb. 19-20.
By all accounts it was a rousing success. Great
weather both days and large crowds came to enjoy the
food, entertainment, arts and crafts, and the working
waterfront of Cortez village.
It takes a dedicated force of volunteers to make our
festival go and we are proud of each and every one.
Thank you all.
Richard Culbreath, Cortez


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THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 U PAGE 7


O inion


Standing up for Chiles
Letter addressed to the City of Anna Maria, printed
with permission.
I find the recent articles, editorials and letters about
turtles and Ed Chiles' restaurants to be very interesting.
I'm writing to share my experience with the Beach
House restaurant in Bradenton Beach, and believe my
dealings [as the city's code enforcement officer] with
Ed Chiles during this period might be informative.
During my employment with the City of Bradenton
Beach there were issues, as with all the cities of Anna
Maria Island, regarding unfriendly turtle lighting. I
became totally engulfed in working with Suzi Fox and
the Turtle Watch program to get Bradenton Beach's
lighting situation in hand, to a point that Suzi had me
added to the state permit for AMI Turtle Watch.
One of the many complaints received about light-
ing was about the Beach House. The large spot light
that was located on the roof of the restaurant for many
years and the exterior lighting around the outdoor din-
ing were, in fact, a problem.
I spoke with Chiles about the lighting at the Beach
House at one of the Turtle Watch meetings that all
business owners and residents were encouraged to at-
tend. Ed told me to let him know what needed to be
done and he would comply.
In addition to speaking with Ed, I mailed out a
Notice of Violation, allowing me to establish time lines
and, in case ofnoncompli....., I would have been able
to move forward with bringing the issue in front of the
code enforcement board.
The building official and I, armed with a list of
Fox's lighting complaints, did night assessments about
what needed to be changed. A list of changes that
needed to be made around the building, excluding the
parking area, was given to Ed and his staff in which
they complied. Of course, the parking lot lighting was
much more involved and would take additional time.
A night meeting with Ed, his staff, the building
official, Herb Dolan of Electrical Services, Megan


Conti with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission. and myself checked different types of
lighting fixtures for the parking lot so we would all be
on the same page.
The cost for the Beach House to come into compli-
ance was in excess of $45,000. They replaced all the
Gulf-side light bulbs to yellow, purchased.new fixtures,
pulled blinds, had the spotlight on the roof discon-
nected and placed turtle-friendly lighting in the north-
side parking lot.
The parking lot lighting had recently started by the
time I left the city's employment. The work continued
and was completed despite Bradenton Beach being
without a code enforcement officer or building official.
The whole process from point A (the complaint) to
point B (the Beach House coming into compliance)
took over one year. The parking lot lighting could have
been completed sooner but, unfortunately, after the
state and local authorities came to an agreement on the
type of fixtures that were to be used, someone con-
tacted the state, cried 'I want bollards,' and the state
denied the permit and part of the process had to begin
again.
Even though this was a very expensiveand time-
consuming project, Ed was very responsible and coop-
erative and did not fight the system.
Dawn Betts

From Annie Silver
The Annie Silver Community Center would like to
thank all of the Island communities for their ongoing
support.
We want to especially thank all of the bingo play-
ers that come on Thursday nights. We have such a good
time welcoming back old friends, visitors and new
players.
There are also numerous. Island businesses that
have donated many prizes for our bingo raffles. Thank
you for your generosity.
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away March 14, just five months after he was diag-
nosed with colon cancer. He resigned as mayor Dec. 5,
1994.
Political newcomer Don Maloney was elected to
the Holmes Beach City Commission, while incumbents
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Bradenton Beach police will begin increased pa-
trol of Bridge Street at night after several residents
complained of vandalism, drunkenness and rowdy be-
havior from patrons leaving nearby bars at the 2 a.m.
closing. Currently, the city has only one patrol officer
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Holy Week will begin on Sunday


By Jim Hanson
Islander Correspondent
One of the most solemn times in Christianity, Holy
Week, will begin Sunday, March 20, with distribution
of blessed palm fronds.
Actually, one Island church, St. Bernard Catholic
Church in Holmes Beach, will start the week a day
early with the beginning of the Holy Week vigil late
Saturday afternoon.
All of the services culminate on Easter, when
Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ. On that
day Anna Maria Island will have its sunrise service,
courtesy of the Island's Kiwanis Club for the 41st time.
All churches on the Island will participate.
Leading up to that climactic celebration will be
special Holy Week services at Island churches:
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408
Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, the Rev. Harry Parsell, rec-
tor. (778-1638)
Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m.; Choral
Holy Eucharist Rite I at 10 a.m., with palm fronds
blessed and distributed at both services.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Holy Eucharist
at 10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m.;
Eucharist with foot washing and stripping of the altar
- at 7 p.m., prayer vigil to follow in the garden.
Good Friday, prayer vigil resumes from 7 a.m.
until noon. Good Friday liturgy, stations of the cross at
7 p.m.
Easter Sunday, Holy Eucharist Rite I at 7:30 a.m.;
Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir at 9 a.m.; Fes-
tival Mass with choir at 11 a.m.
Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300
Church St., Bradenton Beach, the Rev. William
Grossman, pastor. (721-3643)
Palm Sunday, worship services at 8 and 9:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, Communion and potluck sup-
per at 6 p.m. bring a dish to share.
Easter Sunday, worship service at 9:30 a.m.
Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna
Maria, the Rev. Dale Lawvson, pastor. (778-0719)
Regular Sunday services at 10:50 a.m. preceded by
Bible study at 9:30.
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Good Friday, worship service at noon.
Easter Sunday, sunrise service at Bayfront Park at
6:30 a.m.; adult discussion class with the Rev. Charles
Shook, 9:30 a.m. Traditional service at 10:30 a.m.
Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine -....
Ave., Anna Maria,.the Rev. Gary Batey, pastor. (778-
0414)
Palm Sunday, two services, at 9 and 11 a.m., with
Sunday School students making a procession into the
church with the choir and palm fronds distributed at
both services.
Maundy Thursday, worship service with Holy
Communion at 7 p:m.
Good Frida), worship in the chapel at noorn.
Easter'Sunday, worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. -
St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, 248 S.
Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, the Rev. Robert j
Monglello, pastor. (778-4769)
Confessions Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.,
Tuesday 7 p.m.
SaturdaN. Palm Sunday vigil at 4 and 5:30 p.m.,
blessed palm fronds distributed.
Palm Sunday, Masses At 8 and 10 a.m. and noon,,
blessed palm fronds distributed.
Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord'sSupper at 7
p.m. Happy book buyers
Good Friday, stations of the cross at noon; Passion Rita and Keith Payne of Annd Maria City apparently
of Our Lord at 3 p.m. took the prize for the most purchases at the annual
Holy Saturday, blessing of Easter baskets at 11 Tingley Mlemorial Library book ,ale. Tlhe
a.m.; Easter Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. fundraising event for the Bradenton Beach library
Easter Sunda.' Mlas'es at 6:30, 8 and 10 a.m. brought in $1,348 for the facility, which is hcatd at
and noon. I II Second St. Islander Photo: Paul Roat.


Rotary Extravaganza clears $20,000


The Beach E\tra\taganza "\\i, a s mashing, stun-
ning success," clearing more than $20.000. said Steve
Schuelter, president of the sponsoring Anna Maria Is-
land Rotary Club.
More than 200 "skilled artisans tested their skill< iat
the tables," lie said of the Las Vegas-style bash last month
at St. Bernard Catholic Church's community hall.
The club calculated the figures this week, and will dis-
tribute the proceeds after the board of directors meeting
in late April. The first check of $500 went to, St. Bernard
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The Island Players will open "Beau Jest," a com-
edy by James Sherman, March 17 at their playhouse in
Anna Maria. The play runs through April 3, including
three Sunday matinees.
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 Goodman, 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." 1 .Ii
Laura Parks plays Sarah, Michael Hoffman the i
hired date, John Durkin the real bo- friend. 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 Michael Hoffman as "Bob the hired date" tries to
sound. reason with Laura Parks, who portrays Sarah
Tickets at $15 may be obtained by calling the box Goodman, a young woman desperately trying to
office Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. appease her parents by hiring an escort for a dinner
at 778-5755, or one hour prior to performances. The engagement with her parents. Islander Photo:
theater is at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Bonner Joy
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'Paradise Preserved'

seminar coming up
Anna Maria's Environmental Education and En-
hancement Committee will host a public seminar en-
titled "Paradise Preserved" at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
March 23, at the Anna Maria City Hall.
EEEC Chairman Tim Eiseler said the seminar will
"answer key questions about what Islanders can do in
their own back yards to preserve and enhance Anna
Maria Island."
Speakers include Tom Heitzman of Sweet Bay.
Nurseries on shrubs and ground cover most suitable for
butterflies, birds and other wildlife; John Stevely of Sea
Grant Extension on mangrove biology; Johanna Miller
of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
on regulations and maintenance of mangrove trees; and
Eiseler, a certified landscape architect, will speak on


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Learn to prune a palm March 23.


proper care and pruning of palms and trees.
"We're hoping that not just the public, but the staff
of the Island's public works departments will take the
time to attend this informative seminar," added Eiseler.'


THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 N PAGE 9


Sandbar site plan

hearing March 21
Anna Maria's planning and zoning board will
take up the issue of the Sandbar restaurant site
plan again at its March 21 meeting.
The Sandbar's site plan was originally pre-
sented in February to the board, but the consensus
was to have a professional planner review the ap-
plication for consistency with the city's compre-
hensive plan and land development codes.
The P&Z has already approved a recommen-
dation to the city commission that it exchange an
alleyway with the Sandbar to allow the restaurant
to build rest rooms that comply with the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act. That "swap," however,
is contingent upon approval of the site plan for
construction of the rest rooms.
Sandbar owner Ed Chiles has offered to ex-
change an alley he owns with that of the city's in the
"swap." In addition, Chiles will construct drainage
improvements at the Sandbar parking lot and pave a
walkway across the alley for people with disabilities
to reach the restaurant without discomfort.
Chiles has withdrawn his proposal in the site
plan to build a pavilion for special events, and re-
cently bought the Island's End Restaurant to ensure
he meets parking requirements at the Sandbar.


City to hold 'sunshine' meeting
Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn said City Attorney
Jim Dye will hold a meeting in the very near future for
all newly appointed committee members to learn about
Florida's Sunshine Law and Public Records Law.
Under the terms of a 1999 settlement of a lawsuit
filed against the city by The Islander, Anna Maria must
hold an'annual orientation session for newly appointed
or elected city officials, or hold an orientation within
45 days of election or employment of persons respon-
sible for public records.
The city's planning and zoning board recently added
Randall Stover ard Fran Barford as members, while board
member Frank Pytel was appointed in February 2004.
Barford is a former mayor of Temple Terrace, who
attested to experience in Florida's Sunshine Laws, but
the three ."new" members all indicated they had not had
the city's public records and Sunshine Laws orientation
following a recent P&Z meeting.


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Season's final


concert Sunday

The final concert of the 2004-05 season will be
presented twice Sunday, March 20, by the Anna Maria
Island Community Chorus and Orchestra.
Its first presentation will be at 2 p.m. at the Island
Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, and the
second at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 603
11th St. W., Bradenton.
The concerts are open to the public free of charge,
but an offering will be taken with $15 donationssug-
gested.
Arthur Gershfeld again will make the long drive
from Miami to lead the orchestra and chorus in the
concert, as he has been doing for years. He is profes-
sor of conducting and director of the orchestra at the
World School of the Arts in Miami.
The program at both presentations: "Adagio for
Strings and Organ," Albinoni; "Brandenburg Concerto
No. 4," Bach; "Jephthah," Carissimi, with the entire mu-
sical aggretatin taking part, orchestra, chorus and soloists;
"Concerto for Oboe and Strings,".Corelli; "Con-
certo for Guitar and Orchestra in D Major," Vivaldi;
Russian hymns by the chorus; "Gloria Patri" from the.
"Magnificat," Vivaldi, with orchestra and chorus.

Players have five plays
on proposed schedule
The Island Players plan to open their 2005-06 pro-
gram with "The Foreigner" Oct. 6-16, according to a
proposed schedule.
A proposed program is as far as they will go at this
point, said Linda Davis, president of the stage group.
The definite schedule awaits final approval from all
sides, she said.
The rest of the proposed schedule: "Social Secu-
rity" Dec. 1-11, "Murder by Misadventure" Jan. 26-
Feb. 12, "Chapter Two" March 23-April 9, and "Mixed
Emotions" May 18-26.
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Islander Reporter
A number of Bradenton Beach property owners
along Gulf Drive are going to get.a very unpleasant
surprise in the near future.
The newest official survey of Gulf Drive (State
Road 789) just completed by the Wilson Miller engi-
neering firm found where "many property owners have
landscaped into the [Gulf Drive],right of way," said
Mitch McKnight of Wilson Miller, who presented the
survey at the March 8 Bradenton Beach Scenic.High-
way Committee Corridor Management Entity meeting.
The survey was requested by the city commission
through the CME for the city to determine where it
could build sidewalks and exactly what lands it has as
right of way and easement.
The news was also not good for: an owner at 27th
Street North, where the survey found a 25-foot en-
croachment. Likewise at Fifth Street South, where the
survey said a building was encroaching into the right
of way.
McKnightdid not identify specific property own-
ers, but did note that the city has a 40-foot-wide beach
access directly across-from city hall to the beach
through land now being used by the Beach House as a
parking lot (The I\lander, March 9).
Property o\ owners that ha\ e encroachments into the
city's right of way \% ill be notified of the problem, but
no action is planned at this time, said Mayor John
Chappie.
McKnight also noted some proposed traffic-calm-
ing measures and suggested the city consider widening
Gulf Drive, a suggestion that was immediately driven
into the scrap heap by CME members.
Don't even think about it, said Bob Herrington,
who is also a member of the Manatee-Sarasota Metro-
politan Planning Organization. That's one idea the
MPO ne\er discusses. Other CME members agreed
widening Gulf Drive is a poor idea.

Roser pancake brunch Saturday
The Men's Club of Roser Memorial CormmunitiI
Church will ser\e its tinal pancake brunch of the sea-
son from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19.
The event is open to the public at the church, 512
Pine Ave., Anna Maria, at $4 for adults, half price for
children. Baked goods also will be on sale. Details may
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Volunteers needed to man
Belle Haven store
Belle Haven store, the Anna Maria Island Histori-
cal Society's resurrected cottage, needs people to man
the counter and do the other things a retail store re-
quires.
Carolyne Norwood, who heads the society and the
museum of which Belle Haven is a part, said the store
sells T-shirts, books, pictures, old-fashioned toys and
candy. Working there "is like goini back in time," she
said. The building \\as originally on a pier 80 years
ago, fell into the bay. and was used for many years as
a dwelling.
Hours of the museum and store are 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Tirsday, with volun-
teers' shifts in the store 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-
3 p.m.
Those interested in volunteering or receiving fur-
ther information may call 778-0492.

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Wednesday March 16 1-3pm


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THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 13


Survey in the city
i"*- Mitch McKnight of Wilsoh
SMiller Engineering shows
H members of the Bradenton
Beach Scenic Highway
FCommittee the newly
Completed survey of Gulf
r Drive that shows where the
city has easements and
T rights of way, and where
S property owners have
encroachments. Islander
Photo: Rick Catlin







'Micro-Irrigation' garden club
topic tomorrow
"The Hows and Whys of Micro-Irrigation" in Is-
land landscapes will be explored by Manatee County
Extension Agent Jack Tichenor at a meeting of the
Island Garden Club Thursday, March 17.
He will discuss irrigation controllers, where to
use rotors, sprayers and micro, calibration, improv-
ing efficiency and uniformity. Focus of the program
will be promoting healthier plants and saving water.
A potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with
the program scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church meeting room, 6608 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. Details may be obtained at 778-
4313.


Nancy Dunne to be installed
as head of woman's club
Nancy Dunne will be installed as president of the
Anna Maria Island Woman's Club at the club's spring
luncheon Wednesday, April 6.
Marjorie Kendall will be installed as first vice
president at the affair at noon at the Twin-Dolphin
Marina Grill, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton.
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Residents clarify wishes to comprehensive plan committee


The Anna Maria Ad Hoc Committee met once
more prior to its March 15 joint meeting with the plan-
ning and zoning board to clarify changes in land-use
zoning they plan to recommend for the city's Future
Land Use Map.
Residents'owning property surrounding the Sand-
bar restaurant on Spring Avenue attended the meeting
to voice their wishes after learning the committee was
recommending to designate some of the commercial
properties as residential.
Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar restaurant, told the-
committee he has "no wish to have any of my properties
rezoned to residential. I'm also concerned with the integ-
rity of the commercial area and, if I have any say, I don't
want to see the other properties rezoned either."
Facilitator Tony Arrant stated that the only issue
the ad hoc coinmittee's recommendations would ad-
dress is the land-use designation of the property, not
technically its zoning, although once the FLUM is filed
with the state, the property should be zoned consistent
with the land-use map.
If the properties in question maintain commercial
land-use designations on the FLUM, that would pro-
hibit a property owner with a residence there from re-
building anything other than a commercial use should


anything (such as destruction by a hurricane or fire)
occur to deem the pre-existing residence unlivable.
On the other hand, any property within the com-
mercial zone that is currently residential can remain so.
until such time the owner chooses to forfeit that use, or
it is destroyed.
John Caprice, one of the property owners, stated
that his interest was not in having his lot changed to
residential, rather he wants his property to be desig-
nated residential-office-retail.
Arrant said that was not an option since, at this
time, the ROR district is restricted to Pine Avenue and
the committee is not making any recommendation to
extend that-area.
Given that, Caprice stated he would opt to keep his
land-use designation as commercial.
Anthony Manali Sr. also voiced his family's inter-
est in maintaining the commercial land-use designation
for the properties they own.
Joe White, another neighboring property owner,
stated that he wants his-land-use designation changed
to residential.
Chiles told The Islander that he has concerns with
maintaining the integrity of the city's primary commer-
cial district. He sees the ad hoc committee overwhelm-


ingly directing its objectives toward greater protection
of the city's "residential character" and limiting the
FLUM's protection of currently commercial-zoned
areas of the city.
"I support Joe White's and Fred Nally's right to
maintain their residences in the commercial zone. I
would support their right to rebuild their homes in the
event of a fire or storm. I do not support them rezon-
ing their commercial lots to residential and then main-
taining that they live on a residential street and com-
plaining about the traffic and intensity of uses in the
commercial district.
"I whole-heartedly agree with the policy in the cur-
rent land-use element of the city's-comprehensive plan
that states, 'Existing residential-areas shall be protected
from the encroachment of incompatible residential ac-
tivities; likewise, other land-use areas shall be pro-
tected from encroachment of incompatible residential
activities by restricting non-residential development to
the commercial and mixed use land categories.'" Chiles
sited. "I think the ad hoc committee has seriously erred
in removing that language from the proposed Future
Land Use Element."
The new FLUM will be presented to the P&Z
March 15.


DOT coming to Holmes Beach to talk about Key Royale Bridge


Representatives of the Florida Department of
Transportation will meet with the Holmes Beach City
Commission April 12 to discuss construction of the
Key Royale.Bridge.
DOT engineer Ed Ponce said the meeting is to dis-
cuss general topics such as job scope, status of design
progress, possible issues with permitting or utilities, a
brief description of the research funding, concerns with
constructability and residents concerns regarding con-
struction activities.

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Construction is expected to start in January 2006,
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Holmes Beach is paying for construction of a new Key
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The DOT had planned to fund construction in the
2006-07 budget cycle, but pushed that back to 2008-09..
Following that action, the city decided to fund the cost
on its own and will receive reimbursement in the.fund-
ing year from DOT.
City Treasurer Rick Ashley said this week that
"DOT has not given us final numbers yet and as far as
I know the DOT is still working on permits and final
design documents. We were supposed to have the num-
bers by the first of this calendar year according to their
discussion with us last summer, but things are running
behind on their end."
Ashley said the funding plan will be to borrow the
construction money on short term financing adminis-
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we will have to include it again at that time. I hope we
know a lot more after their April .12 visit."
The DOT presentation will be on the agenda for the
regular city meeting at city hall.

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Proceeds benefit the Center. Home-kitchen cooks and
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Donald S. Benson
Donald S. Bensoi, 92, of Holmes Beach, died
March 8.
Born in Sparta, Wis., Mr. Benson came to Mana-
tee County from Trenton, N.J., in 1989. He was retired
as director of public relations for the New Jersey State
Health Department. He was a graduate of Rutgers
University. He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He was a member of Roser Memorial Commu-
nity Church.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
He is survived by son Richard T. of Holmes Beach
and sister Dorothy Parsons of Milwaukee, Wis.

Jane Early
Jane Early, 72, of Holmes Beach, died March 10.,
Born in Syracuse, N.Y., Miss Early came to
SManatee County from Atlanta, Ga., in 1975. She was
a professor of mathematics at Manatee Community
College and was a nun with the Religious of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was a graduate of
LeMoyne College and a member of the Council of
Catholic Women. She served as the Island's repre-
sentative to the citizen advisory committee. of the
Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organiza-
tiori, a former member of the Holmes Beach Civic
Association, and the Friends of the Island Branch
Library. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic
Church, Holmes Beach.
Memorial mass was March 14. Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the St. Bernard Catholic Church
SBuilding Fund, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach FL
34217.
She is survived by sisters Rhoda Corcoran of
Fresno, Calif., Kay Eccles of Syracuse and Mary Beth
O'Neill of Dewitt, N.Y.; brothers Frank of Lakewood,
Colo., John of Stirling, N.J., and Joseph of Syracuse;
and 36 nieces and nephews.

Nicholas J. Mameo Sr..
SNicholas J. Mameo Sr., 82, of Holmes Beach, died
March 8.
Born in Newark, N.J., Mr. Mameo came to Mana-
tee County from Newtown Square, Pa., in 1969. he
owned and operated Faucett Plumbing in Holmes
Beach for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air


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was a member of American Legion Kirby Stewart Post
No. 24, Bradenton.
Visitation was March 10 and 11, and services
March 11 at Ss. Peter and Paul The Apostles Catholic
Church, Bradenton. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Is-
land Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by daughters Brandy of Myakka
City and Bernadette Mameo Hudak of Bradenton; son
Nicholas Jr. of Holmes Beach; and grandchildren
Danielle Marie Ricciardo of Orlando, Chelsea Ann
Ricciardo of Bradenton and Ryan Hudak of Slovakia.

Naomi Grace McLimans
Naomi Grace McLimans, 81, of Brookfield, Wis.,
and formerly Anna Maria Island, died Feb. 19.
. Born in Millville, N.J., Mrs. McLimans enjoyed
cooking, solitaire, eating out with friends and being
with her family. She was a member of Roser Memorial
Community Church, Anna Maria.
Memorial serviceswere at the church March 18.
She is survived by son John C. of Brookfield and
Anna Maria; sister Roberta Hann Crawley of Millville;
three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Audrey Lee Whitmore Jr.
Audrey Lee Whitmore Jr., 74, of Sargent, Texas,
and formerly Anna Maria Island, died March 9.
Born in Michigan, Mr.
Whitmore moved to the Island
in 1969, then to Texas in 1975.
He was a retired high-rise steel
worker. He served in the U.S.
,Army. He was a member of
the Moose.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may
Whitmore be made to Hospice of South-
west Florida, 5955 Rand
Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home,
Bay City, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by daughters Carol of Holmes
Beach, Patricia Ann Thomas of Rochester, Mich., and
Diana of Mason, Mich.; sons Christopher Daniel of
Auburn Hills, Mich., and Richard Joseph of Rochester
Hills, Mich.; brother John of Michigan; and five grand-
children.


THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 a PAGE 15

Reception tomorrow
evening for
Botti exhibition
A reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17,
will open an exhibit of the works of Italo Botti at the
Wallace Fine Art Gallery, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive,
Longboat Key.
His paintings include scenes of Italy; the ballet,
orchestra and landscapes. The show will.run through
April 11. Details-may be obtained by calling 387-
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GENERATION

by Rick Catlin

Perico man ended up alone
with 400 prisoners in WWII
Jack Morris of Perico Island was home in Colum-
bus from school at Ohio State University on Dec. 7,
1941, when he and his family heard on the radio that
the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United
States was at war.
"It just didn't register that we were at war when we
first heard the news," remembered Jack, "but the next
day, a lot of guys rushed down to join up."
Already in ROTC at Ohio State, Jack figured the
Army would decide what to do with him, and it did.
He gothis personal letter from President Franklin
D. Roosevelt in January 1943 ordering him into the
U.S. Army.
Jack was assigned to the 749th Tank Battalion in
Texas for training, a battalion that had mixed a lot of
New York City boys with those from Kentucky and the
midwest.
"That was like water and oil. Those two just didn't
mix," remembered Jack.
Originally trained on the Sherman tanks; Jack's
typing skills eventually landed him at battalion opera-
tions. With his ROTC background, Jack applied to
West Point, but just before he was to take his physical,
the 749th got alert orders to head for Europe. That froze
any transfers and Jack and his buddies headed for Brit-
ain in early 1944.
The unit trained to land on Utah Beach on June 6,
1944, but a few days before the invasion, the battalion
commander got pneumonia. Rather than send the bat-
talion ashore with the assistant commander, the Army
shuttled the 749th aside for D-Day. They would land
on Utah Beach 10 days later.
"Everyone was nervous and a bit scared," said


-Jack Morris as a member of the 749th Tank Battalion, 4th Infantry Division that landed on Utah Beach in
Normandy, France, on June 15, 1944.,


Jack. "We landed at night and no one knew where we
were supposed tobe. It was pretty chaotic." Of course,
the front lines were just a few miles from the beach and
everyone got their first dose of enemy fire that night.
"We were nervous, but we settled down real quick
when we heard the enemy. We suddenly realized we
were right at the front lines."
As part of battalion operations, Jack was assigned
to be the non-commissioned officer for intelligence.
That meant driving the intelligence officer and battal-
ion commander where they wanted to go, said Jack.
On July 3, while he and the commander were
checking out a company tank placement, Jack was
wounded by mortar fire, but it wasn't the "million dol-
lar wound" that would get a soldier shipped back to
England or stateside .
"I was back on duty.that night," he said with a
laugh.


But the fighting was intense and Jack and his bud-
dies soon developed a somewhat fatalistic view of war.
"You just figured that sooner or later, you'd get it and
you just didn't worry about it. I was real scared those
first few days, but after awhile, you just accept the
outcome of war and don't worry abdut it."
One "outcome" of the war came on July 25, 1944,
when the 749th was assigned to General Patton's 3rd
Army for the breakout against the German defenses.
"He always wanted us to keep moving," remem-
bered Jack. "He was a character."
Once, during a USO show featuring Bing Crosb ,
Patton, complete with pearl-handled revolvers and spit-
shined riding boots, strode on stage during the middle
of the show and thanked Crosby for the entertainment.
"But these men have to be across that river by morn-
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Boy wants, above all, Anna Maria Island visit


Of all the places in the world he could go, of all the
things open to him, this young man exhibits marvelous
taste what he really, really wants is time on Anna
Maria Island.
He is a 9-year-old from West Virginia who will
have his fond wish granted by the Kids Wish Network
to help him through a rare ailment.
The left side of his heart never formed completely so
he has to get along with only the right side. He has had
surgery to re-route blood vessels and takes medication to
help his heart along. He suffers some learning disabilities,
tires easily and must be well hydrated constantly.
When Kids Wish Network started working with him,
it learned that "one of his favorite memories is a beach
vacation he took with his family, and he dreams of repeat-
ing. It turns out that the idyllic setting of Anna Maria Is-
land is the place that captured his imagination."
Kids Wish will bring him and his family here and
give him the holiday, but would welcome such dona-
tions as beach toys, games, entertainment and so on, as
well as dining certificates. Several businesses already
have extended offers to keep the boy happy, such as

Molto, Casseus, Cole, Clink winners
Cantave Casseus and Joel Cole were judged best in
show and Linda Molto and Sandy Clink won first
places in the annual Springfest fine arts and crafts fes-
tival last weekend in Holmes Beach.
Casseus's win came in the two-dimensional divi-
sion in painting and Cole's in three-dimensional in
wood. Molto won her first place in two-dimensional
with graphics and Clink in three-dimensional with
sculpture.
The festival was Saturday and Sunday at Holmes
Beach City Hall Park, with live music, food court and
raffle of artworks donated by Springfest participants.
The festival is one of two major fundraisers for the
Anna Maria Island Art League each season, the other
being Winterfest last December. Proceeds finance
scholarships and classes, and underwrite the.league's
gallery, art center, exhibits and other programs.

Greatest Generation
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16
ing, so I'm closing this show and sending them off to
work," Patton told the astonished Crosby and his audi-
ence.
Jack's unit moved so fast, they were headed toward
Paris in early August and planned on being the first to
liberate the French capital. Then, DeGaulle and poli-
tics intervened and the unit moved aside to give the
honor to the French 2nd Armored Division led by Gen-
eral Jacque LeClerc.
Instead of heading to Paris, the 749th built a bridge
across the Seine northeast of the city, and became the
first allied unit to cross the legendary river of lights.
From there, the unit moved 180 miles in three days
to reach the Belgian border. "We would be driving on
one road and see the Germans fleeing on the road next
to us. We were really moving."
Upon reaching the border, however, the 749th and
other 3rd Army units were ordered south. Jack always
figured it was because British General. Bernard Law
Montgomery didn't want any of Patton's men in his
territory. The two were constantly battling for supplies
and headlines.
While Jack was moving pretty fast, he was also
very lucky. One day, a German soldier opened fire on
Jack and the battalion commander. The C.O. took a
bullet in the heart and was killed instantly, while Jack
went unscathed.
"I was lucky, extremely lucky, throughout the
war."
Eventually, Patton's tanks simply ran out of gas as
Montgomery got the lion's share of supplies and fuel
for the ill-fated Market-Garden operation in Holland.
The 749th continued fighting .through central
France throughout the fall and winter of 1944-45, un-
til finally being pulled from the front lines after 196
straight days of combat.
"We got two weeks, then back into the lines, but by
then, you could tell things weren't going well for the
Germans."
But the war would have a strange ending for
Morris.
The 749th was one of the units that liberated the
Buchenwald Extermination Camp in Gerr.iany.


sailing and fishing charters and and visits to various
attractions.
Tyler Ferrell is just a regular kid, loves sports and
Sponge Bob Square Pants and Scooby Doo and video
games he has Game Cube, Play Station 1 and Game
Boy Advanced. With him on the Island will be his fa-
ther and mother, Phillip and Connie, and two younger
brothers, Toby, 8, and Teddy "Bear," age 3.
Kids Wish Network would like to have monetary
donations sent directly to Kids Wish Network in care
of Sandi Hogan, 160 Scarlet Blvd., Oldsmar FL 34677.
Include Tyler's name in the check memo. Other dona-
tions may be brought or mailed to The Islander office,
5404 Marine Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Donor
names and addresses are requested with any gifts.
Kids Wish Network is a nonprofit organization "dedi-
cated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and im-
proving quality Of life for children." It encourages anyone
who knows a child between 3 and 18 in need of its wish-
granting services to call (888) 918-9004.
Transportation is helped along by the network's
travel fund set up with a grant from Publix Super Mar-
kets, and the wish-fulfillment functions are funded by
the Guardan Angel Fund with a.grant from Wal-Mart
Foundation.. .

Longboat chamber plans cruise
Reservations are being taken now for the Longboat
Key Chamber of Commerce's fundraising cruise to
Cozumel aboard the Carnival ship Inspiration Sept. 22-26.
Rates are $425 per person for double-occupancy out-
side stateroom, $375 inside stateroom, with suites avail-
able at higher rates. The cruise is being booked through
Fantasy Travel, phone 795-3900.

Caregivers meeting Friday
The Family Caregivers Group of Meals on Wheels
Plus will meet at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach, at 1 p.m. Friday, March 18. The
meeting is open to anyone caring for an older adult friend
or family member with chronic health or memory prob-
lems. Further details are available at 747-4655.



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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Morris enjoys the
quiet life ofPerico and Anna Maria Island. Islander
Photo: Rick Catlin
Morris has never forgotten that day.
"There were about 1,200 dead bodies stacked
around the camp, and the inmates looked like they were
dead already. They were walking skeletons. It was dis-
gusting and unbelievable."
.Jack took a few pictures of Buchenwald that day,
and for the past 60 years has carried a small photo of
the dead bodies in his wallet.
"I never wanted to forget what we were fighting
for, and I wanted to have proof in case anyone ever
doubted that the concentration camps existed." He car-
ries that photo with him today.
But by May 1945, the war was over.
Unfortunately for Jack, he didn't have enough
points to be sent home, so he stayed on as part of the
occupying force. The 749th was assigned to control an
area of Germany that later became part of East Ger-
many.
Even though he was only a sergeant, Jack's "intel
officer" designation landed him in charge of 59 towns
in the area. "I was a pretty powerful guy. I had to keep
the phones working, the water running and the electric-
ity on. I could give passes or send someone to jail."


Tyler, smiling for Anna Maria.



Garbage collection fees

going up in Anna Maria
Trash hauling and garbage collection fees
are going up in Anna Maria effective April 1,
2005.
Waste Management Inc., the city's con-
tracted waste-hauling service, said that based
upon an increase in the latest consumer price
index, it will hike its base residential rate from
$13.90 per month to $14.71. Rear-door pickup
will increase from $16.39 monthly to $16.71.
Fees for duplexes and commercial units are
also going up, WMI said.


One scene he'll never forget was the German doc-
tor who offered to trade him his mansion for four
passes to the western zone that would be eventually
occupied by the Allies.
"Everyone knew the Russians would eventually
take over and they had heard how they treated the Ger-
mans."
But Jack needed doctors in his sector and had to
decline the offer.
Later, Jack was assigned as one of four soldiers in
charge of 400 German prisoners of war. "The other
three guys were officers who were shipped home a few
days later. They left me in charge of 400 Germans and
no other American soldiers around. That was exciting."
Eventually, Jack's turn to go home came, and in
October 1945 he was back in the United States. He
returned to Ohio State in 1946 and was married in
1947.
He stayed with ROTC and was commissioned a
second lieutenant upon graduation. The day he gradu-
ated, his old Boy Scout troop master talked him into
joining the Ohio Air National Guard.
Jack might have thought the duty would be easy,
but then Korea came along and Jack, with his intelli-
gence background, was called to active duty and as-
signed to Air Force Intelligence. He stayed in the
USAF for 32 years, eventually retiring as the most se-
nior "bird colonel" in the Air Force.
He and his wife first came to Anna Maria Island in
the mid-1970s to visit her parents. They fell in love
with the Island and moved here when Jack retired in
1983. They bought a house on Perico Island in 1986.
"I've had some wonderful jobs," said Jack, "and I
was very lucky in the war. I'd do it all over again to-
day if I could, and I was very proud to have been in the
3rd Army. I wouldn't have missed those experiences
for anything."
Just another member of the Greatest Generation.

"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, the Netherlands,
Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the
Philippines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to
hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978.


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Ruby returns with art, produce, new book


Peas for rubies? Sound preposterous? Hardly so, if
it's Ruby C. Williams who's selling the peas.
From top-shelf produce to a "top dog" in the "out-
sider art" world, Ruby C. Williams has made her mark.
SRecently, in fact, she was honored with a reception
at the Smithsonian (yes, that Smithsonian) Anacostia
Museum and Center for African American History and
Culture.
Her welcoming signs at her produce stand in
Bealsville near Plant City merely advertised her pro-
duce until about nine years ago. Colorful signs were
Ruby's trademark along S.R. 60, a road where there are
fruit stands every mile or so.
Now Ruby sells her art alongside the produce, and
gets top prices for her paintings on boards, tables, lunch
boxes and such, paintings with clever sayings and
emotion.
SShe was among six U.S. artists featured in the
.Smithsonian exhibit, which opened in Washington,
D.C., Jan. 31 and runs through June 12. The exhibit
includes includes 10 pieces by Williams.
The Islander will host a reception and art sale for
Ruby Williams from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1.


Streettife

Island police reports
Anna Maria City
March 5, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, bur-
glary. A man reported more than $700 worth of items
stolen from his vehicle while he was fishing at the end
of the pier.
March 5, 60th block of North Shore Drive, neigh-
bor complaint. A man reported some juveniles for
throwing eggs at his residence and making obscene
phone calls to his daughters. According to the report,
a deputy located the juveniles in question but the man
chose not to press charges.
March 11, northwest corner of Palm Avenue and
Gulf Drive, found property. A wallet was found on the
sidewalk and turned in' to the police department.
March 13, 300 block of Hardin Avenue, informa-
tion. According to the report, deputies assisted a
woman in caring for a male who had not taken his
morning medication. According to the report, the male
was being disruptive outside the home. Deputies
helped get the man inside the home to take his medi-
cation.
March 13, 300 block of Magnolia Avenue, distur-
bance. According to the report, a man and woman got
into an argument after a dog defecated on the woman's
clothes. There was no accusation of physical violence,
but the argument carried on outside the home.
March 13, Coconut Avenue and Gulf Drive, accident.
A woman was transported to Blake Medical Center after
she had a seizure while driving. Her vehicle reportedly
went westbound off the roadway alongside a home under
construction, hitting the northwest corer.

Bradenton Beach
March 4, 100 block of Ninth Street North, stolen
vehicle. A woman reported her vehicle missing from
her apartment and admitted she left the car unlocked

Waldo Proffitt to address
Island Democrats Monday
The Anna Maria Island Democratic Club will hear
Waldo Profitt on "The Social Security Fabrication"
when it meets for lunch at noon Monday, March 21, at
the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf. Drive N.,
Bradenton Beach.
Proffitt is former editor of the Sarasota Herald-
Tribune and currently writes an editorial page column
for the paper. The meeting is open to the public, no
reservations required for the lunch. Details are avail-
able at 778-9287.

Donations are being sought
Goods and services suitable for sale are sought for
the auction/gala, "Celebrate Longboat Key 2005,"
which is planned for 6 to 10 p.m. April 16 in the
Harbourside dining room of the Longboat Key Club.
Donation deadline is April 1.
Also on sale now are tickets to the affair at $100
per person for dinner, auction and dancing. Further
information may be obtained at 387-9519.


(smile)
(Letters from Ruby include frequentparenthetical
"expressions.")
Rubs is pleased to donate a portion of the sales
from The Islander show to benefit a community cen-
ter in Palmetto where "frequently the children are hun-
gry," said Ines Norman, Island artist and friend of
Ruby. '


with the keys in the center console.
March 4, 100 block of Seventh Street South, theft.
A woman reported the theft of her personal banking
checks from her home after someone attempted to cash
them.
March 7, 400 Gulf Drive, Cortez Beach, burglary.
A woman reported two prescription bottles and some
compact discs missing from her vehicle. According to
the report,.the doors were locked but a rear window
was left open.

Holmes Beach
March 5, 5400 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A
contractor working on minor renovations to a home
reported that he found the sliding glass door he in-
tended to install in the bathroom shattered but did not
find any items missing.


"I'm excited she's coming again and we have this
opportunity for more people to meet Ruby and discover
her art," Ines said. Rub\ had a showing and sale at the
Islander in Februay 2003.
There again will be art Ruby's paintings with
messages, sometimes irreverent and sometimes reli-
gious. And produce, fresh from the farm, of course.
And Ruby will sell and personal) sign her new book,
"I Am Ruby."
Williams still lives in an old travel trailer near the
produce stand. Her great-grandmother was one of five
freed slaves to found the town she lives in and Williams
was born and raised on the family farm, the third of
seven children.
The Anna Maria Island show is one night only,
with a public reception to welcome Williams, includ-
ing "light delights and fresh produce" at The Islander
and along the sidewalk in front of the newspaper and
the adjoining Ooh La La! Bistro; 5404-5408 Marina
Dri e. Holmes Beach....
The slander, Ooh La La! and lMike Norman Re-
alty will host the reception.
For information. call The Islander at 778-7978.


March 6, 4000 block of Gulf-Drive, driver's li-
cense. A man stopped for running a red light was re-
portedly driving without a license.
March 8, 300 block of Ninth Street, unassigned tag.
A man was issued a summons for attaching a'tag reg-
istered to a different vehicle.
March 9, 2800 block of 28th Street, recovered ve-
hicle. While on patrol an officer noticed a silver
Camaro parked on the side of the roadway with a park-
ing ticket in the window. The officer ran the tag and
found it was reported as stolen by a Bradenton Beach
resident.
March 10, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public
Beach, theft. A woman reported that a bag containing
jewelry was lifted out of her purse while she was shop-
ping at the gift shop. The assortment of jewelry was
reportedly valued at more than $1,300.


Winner's circle
Johnny Lattner, Notre
Dame 1953 Heisman
Trophy Winner and All
14 American, was the guest of
honorat a benefit for St.
Bernard Catholic Church.
Lattner signed copies of
Shis feature in Time maga-
-zine forguests, including
Leo Staudacher and Kelly
and Alaureei Ruby
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Island Biz


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Premier artist on
Anna Maria Island
Premier artist James Johnson has moved to
Bradenton Beach from Key West, where he spent the
past 21 years as one of that city's leading artists.
Johnson still has his paintings displayed at the Gin-
gerbread Square Gallery, the oldest in Key West, but
has always had a love for the west coast of Florida.
A wildlife advocate, he paints all marine animals
and plans to donate a portion of his print sales to the
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch program.
He's also a big sports fan, and has painted profes-
sional sports figures from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Lightning and Devil Rays. He also plans on specializ-
ing in local Island scenes. Johnson's studio is at 503


Gulf Drive S.
For more information, call 779-9888.

Window clean
Chris Myers always dreamed of having his own
business and he recently accomplished that dream last
year when he started CM Window Cleaning Services
for Anna Maria Island and the west Manatee area.
A Tampa native, Chris spent more than three years
with another cleaning company before heading out on
his own.
"I always wanted my own business because I be-
lieve I know how to treat customers. The response has
been just great," he said.
Chris specializes in residential windows, both in-


Cleaning the Island
Chris Myers has started CM Window Cleaning
Services for both interior and exterior window
cleaning. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin
side and out, in addition to apartments, condominiums
and commercial accounts. He also cleans fans and bath-
room windows.
"We're a convenient service for property manag-
ers," he observed. "We can set up the client on an an-
nual contract or work on an 'as needed' basis," he said.
In honor of the new business, Chris is presently
offering special discount prices on a variety of window
cleaning services.
To reach Chris, call 545-6890.

Waves for boaters
Carissa Ellis and Tom Carlson have come up
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Catch the wave
Waves boating club recently opened at the SardBay
Marina adjacent to the Seafood Shack restaurant in
Cortez. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose

Island Biz
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19
with the perfect answer for people who enjoy boating,
but don't own a boat or want the upkeep and mainte-
nance expenses.
It's called the Waves Boat and Social Club lo-
cated at the SaraBay Marina at 4110 127th St. W. in
Cortez. The club provides high-quality boats for a va-
riety of boating activities to its members.
"You can use any of our boats anytime," said
Carlson, the sales manager for Waves. "We pay for
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Waves has fishing boats up to 24 feet, ski boats,
pontoon boats and boats for family outings. The boat
manufacturers are all well known, including
NauticStar, ProLine and Sedona.
"You name the boating occasion and we can sup-
ply the boat," said Tom.
But Waves is more than just a boating club. It of-
fers a variety of social functions for members, includ-
ing fishing trips, snorkelling, evening cruises, dances
and more.
Waves also has captains and catering available for
special group or corporate events and a large party
room that can be used for special events.
"Waves makes boating easy and rewarding and lots
of fun," said Tom.
"As we like to say, 'Catch the wave,'" Tom added.
Waves is located on 127th Street adjacent to the
Seafood Shack restaurant.
S Waves will hold an open house for interested par-
ties from 3 to 6 p:m. Saturday, March 19, upstairs at the
Seafood Shack restaurant.
For more information on Waves, call 795-1600 or
376-4541.

Real estate transactions
By Jesse Brisson
Islander Correspondent
4412 Second Ave., Holmes Beach, a 1,296 sfla /
1,878 sfur 2bed/lbath/lcar home built in 1979 on a
75x100 lot was sold 02/28/05, Regis to By the Beach LLC
for $1,110,000.
517 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,219 sfla / 4,263
sfur 3bed/2.5bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1992
on a 75x115 lot was sold 03/03/05, Gray to Vanwinkle for
$875,000; list $875,000.
5616 Gulf Drive, Unit 201, Holmes Beach, Gulf
Shores, a 1,356 sfla / 1,612 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built


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in 1980 was sold 03/03/05, Bucher to Davis for $850,000.
206 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,516 sfla/ a 1,541
sfur 3bed/1bath home built in 1954 on a 118x105 lot was
sold 03/04/05, Mills to M&M Waterfront Retreats LLC for
$655,000:
510 65th.St., Holmes Beach, a 1,693 sfla / 2,283 sfur
3bed/2bath/3car canalfront pool home built in 1969 on a
90x94 lot was sold 03/02/05, Cendant Mobility Financial
Corp. to Pechous for $640,000; list $675,000.
613 Concord Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,533 sfla /
2,343 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car canalfront pool home built in
1965 on a 10,846 sf lot was sold 03/03/05, Carew to Flis
for $618,000; list $625,000.
7702 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,080 sfla /
1,500 sfur 2bed/lbath/lcar home built in 1957 on a
88x106 lot was sold 03/03/05, Ladd to O'Bryon for
$561,050.
709 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 1,165 sfla /1,857
sfur 2bed/2bath/2car home built in 1983 on a 65x100 lot
was sold 02/28/05, Niss to Havlik for $526,500; list
$525,000.
778 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria, a 1,836 sfla /
1,948 sfur 4bed/2bath duplex built in 1973 on a 56.5x107
lot was sold Curren to Corrigan for $499,000; list
$499,000.
95 52nd St., Holmes Beach a 2,988 sfla / 4,721 sfur
3bed/2.5bath condo built in 2003 was sold 03/03/05,
AMBP Properties to Kreps for $483,000.
5300 Gulf Drive, Unit 104, Holmes Beach, Martinique
North, a 722 sfla / 834 sfur 1 bed/1.5bath Gulffront condo
built in 1971 was sold 03/01/05, Bettle to Wentzell for.
$460,000; list $469,000.
6300 Flotilla Drive, Unit 105, Holmes Beach, Shell
Point, a 1,023 sfla /1,151 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in
1976 was sold 03/03/05, Robbins to Anderson for
$315,000; list $319,000.
6300 Flotilla Drive, Unit 106, Holmes Beach, Shell
Point, a 1,023 sfla / 1,151 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in
1976 was sold 03/03/05, Lippert to McElwaine for
$285,000.
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.
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March Madness takes center stage: 'Wearin' o' green'


By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
In an ironic twist of fate, two of the more popular
annual events fall on the same day this year with March
Madness starting on St. Patrick's Day. March Madness
may not match the history or alcohol consumption of
St. Patrick's Day, but it surpasses all sporting events in
excitement and Cinderella stories.
March Madness, aka the National Collegiate Ath-
letic Association Division I men's basketball tourna-
ment, gets even the most casual of hoops fans parked
on their couches or at sports pubs in front of TVs
around the country. Some would argue that March
Madness has overtaken the Superbowl for top honors
as a must-see television sporting event.
Advertising rates state otherwise, but the NCAA
basketball tournament has certainly carved out a niche
of its own in sports viewing lore;
What's the big deal, you may ask? For starters, no
other sporting event produces as many Cinderella story
lines as the NCAA tournament. This is partly due to the
fact that the tournament starts with 65 teams all com-
peting for a shot at winning the national title, unlike the
Bowl Championship Series in NCAA football that
anoints two teams to play for the title.
While there hasn't been a true "no-name" team
coming out of nowhere to take the big dance, there are
always several early-round upsets, and some of the fi-
nals have produced David and Goliath-type results
through the years.
In 1983, coach Jim Valvano and his North Carolina
State Wolfpack defeated the University of Houston's
Phi Slamma Jamma team that boasted future National
Basketball Association players such as Hakeem
Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Michael Young and Larry
Micheaux. Houston came into the tournament on a 25-


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The way the game ended was even more incredible
than the upset itself. With two minutes to play and the
score tied at 52-52, NC State fouled freshman point
guard Alvin Franklin, sending him to the line for a one-
on-one opportunity. Franklin missed and the Wolfpack
grabbed.the rebound and patiently held the ball until the
final seconds of the game.
NC State looked to get the ball to guard Derrick
Whittenburg, but Thurl Bailey's pass was tipped by
Drexler. In a mad scramble, Whittenburg grabbed the
ball and heaved it toward the basket from 30 feet away.
His desperation shot was short, but 6-foot, 7-inch
sophomore forward Lorenzo Charles caught the ball in
midair and slammed it through the hoop with one sec-
ond left on the clock to stun the heavily favored Cou-
gars 54-52 to win the 1983 NCAA men's champion-
ship.
Two years later, unranked Villanova upset top-
seeded and defending national champion Georgetown
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Georgetown had an explosive offerise and a suffocat-
ing defense that held teams to a dismal 39 shooting
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Villanova had barely made it into the tourne \ ith
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Georgetown in the regular season. It had ne\ er ad-
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and lost its final regular-season game of the ) ear b\ 23
points.
Villanova squeaked past five opponents b\ an av-
erage of three points a game to make it to the finals.
There they took advantage of the absence of a shot
clock to slow the game down and patiently work the
ball around for good shots. This limited Georgetown's
offensive chances and Villanova knocked down a
NCAA record 78.6 percent of its field goal attempts.
Despite phenomenal shooting, the lead changed hands
nine times in the second half and Villanova didn't take
the lead for good until the 2:36 mark when Harold
Jensen nailed a 16-footer to put the Wildcats ahead 55-
54. Villanova missed only one second-half shot on the
way to its only national championship.
Other great upsets over the years include Boston
College's 82-75 victory over No. 1 ranked DePaul in
the 1982 Midwest Regional second-round game. and
Duke's 79-77 upset over University of Las Vegas'
Runnin' Rebels in 1991. The Rebels were the defend-
ing national champs that year and had handily defeated
the same Duke Blue Devil team by 30 points in the
1990 title game.
Who can viewers expect as unlikely guests in this
year's final four? That's hard to say and if I had the
answer, I'd probably be making a quick trip to Vegas.
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SANNA MRIA ISLANWtERS
ROLLER ffOCEY LEAGUEi


Sports
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

For starters, our own University of Florida men's
basketball team appears to be peaking at the right time.
UofF won its first Southeaster Conference tournament
title and have now defeated Kentucky two straight
times after its 70-53 win on Sunday, March 13. Other
teams to watch include defending champ University of
Connecticut, Gonzaga and University of Alabama-Bir-
mingham.
Most experts have North Carolina, Illinois, Wake
Forest and Duke making the trip to St. Louis, but since
1985, at least one No.1 seed has failed to make it to the
Final Four.
So get out those national rankings, review the
matchups, break out the RPI ratings and, last but not
least, guess. Because no matter how big an "expert"
you are, they still have to play the games to determine
a winner. The action gets started at noon Thursday,
March 17 a fine day for this Irishman.

Islander's slam helps Bayshore
Island resident Pat Cole had three hits, including a


Perico players


Among tennis players in competition at the Perico
Bay Club were Judy and Barrie Smith.

grand slam home run over the left-center field fence
to lead the Bruins to a 12-0 victory over Lemon Bay,
on Friday, March 11, in junior varsity baseball action.
Cole, a product of the Anna Maria Island Little
League program, is a sophomore in his second year as
the starting catcher for the JV Bruins. He's had at least
one hit in every game for the 4-2 Bruins for a gaudy
.467 batting average.

Roller hockey league starts up
Come join the Anna Maria Islanders Roller
Hockey League at the Anna Maria Island Community
Center gym for 3-on-3 interleague play. The center is


Tennis 'star' onward to Australia
Janice Longhurst of Holmes Beach is headingfor Perth,
Australia, to compete in the World Seniors Champion-
ships after winning the over-50 singles and doubles in
the Canadian Indoor Championships in Montreal. It was
her fourth Canadian title. In Florida she teaches tennis
part time at the Bradenton Country Club.
offering beginner and advanced divisions, each with
one game and one practice per week.
Cost is $35 per player which includes league play,
practice and a jersey. Players must have their own stick,
helmut with face mask and elbow and shin guards. Sea-
son runs through May, including special final week
events.
Final registration and team tryouts will be held at
the Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.
For more information, call Andy Jonatzke at the
Center, 778-1908.


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Wednesday, March 16
9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall
Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
S11:30 a.m. to noon Longboal Key Chamber of Com-
merce "Nooner" at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 6814 Gulf of
Mexico Drive, Lorgboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee
applies.
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.
1ito 3 p.m. Anna Maria Garden Club "Penny Flower
Sale" at Roser Memorial Community Church; 512 Pine Ave.,
Anna Maria. Information: 778-4683.
6 to 7:30 p.m. "Parenting with Love and Logic" at the
Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,
Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.

Thursday, March 17
9:30 a.m. St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Moose
Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information:
778-4865. 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.
6 p.m. Greek dinner at the Church of the Annuncia-
tion, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 730-3318.
Fee applies.
6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception of the Italo Botti exhibit
at Wallace Fine Art, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat
Key.. Information: 387-0746.
6:30p.m. Island Garden Club potluck dinner and pre-
sentation "The How and Why of Micro-Irrigation in Island
Landscapes" with Jack Tichenor at Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information:
778-4313.
7p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 23rd
Street and Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-
1915.
7:30 p.m. Manatee Audubon Society meeting with
landscape expert Bill Bilodeau at First Presbyterian Church,
1402 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 758-2929.
8 p.m. Opening night of "Beau Jest" at the Island
Players theater, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria.
Information: 778-5755. Fee applies.

Friday, March 18
1 to 2p.m. Family caregiver support group at the Is-
land Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. In-
formation: 7474655.
3 to 4:30p.m. Figure drawing class with Ginger White
at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd.,
Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies.
7p.m. Spring dance at the American Legion Post No.
24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-3489. Fee
applies.

Saturday, March 19
8a.m.,- Yard sale at the Annie Silver Community Cen-
ter, 23rd Street and Avenue C, Bradentbn Beach. Informa-
tion: 778-1915.
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake brunch at Roser Memo-
rial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Informa-
tion: 778-0414. Fee applies.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plant fair and gardening workshops
at Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.
Information: 722-4524. Fee applies.
9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall
Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973.
10 a.m. Shell painting demonstration by Dee
Pastorius at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 778-6648.


Team players
The Indiana Purdue at Fort Wayne Baseball Team, a Division I team, is playing at IMG Academies during
spring break. Coaches Billy Gernon, Blaine McFerrin and Chad Newhard treated the team to an evening at
the Beach House Restaurant. Islander Photo: Courtesy Marsha Garlinger


10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heritage Day open house at the
Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E.,
Bradenton. Information: 749-7165.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes,
various locations in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. Informa-
tion: 778-1908. Fee applies.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Matias Beltran-Tasley art sale at the
Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
Information: 383-8811.
2 p.m. Gulfcoast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus at
Neel Performing Arts Center, Manatee Community College,
5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 753-8197. Fee
applies.
6:30 p.m. Sea Snooze Overnight family event at Mote
Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota.
Information: 388-4441.

Sunday, March 20
2 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Chorus & Or-
chestra concert at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive,
Anna Maria. Information: 778-1716.
7p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Chorus & Or-
chestra.concert at First United Methodist Church, 603 11th
St. W., Bradenton. Information: 778-1716.

Monday, March 21
8:30 a.m. Internet class for beginners at the Island
.Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa-
tion: 778-6341.
Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club presents
"The Social Security Fabrication" with columnist Waldo
Proffitt at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N.,
Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-9287.
1 to 3 p.m. Stepping-stone craft class with Glen
LeFevre at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407
Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee
applies.
7p.m.-- Anna Maria Island Historical Society Film Fes-
tival presentation of "A Flash of Green" at Holmes Beach City
Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-
0492. Tickets required.

Tuesday, March 22
Noon to 3:30 p.m. Friendly bridge at the Anna Maria


In Caribbean
Anna Maria Islanders, all 18 of them, show off their hometown newspaper while on a cruise together aboard
the Zuiderdam in the Caribbean, exceptfor Joann Beatty, photographer.


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.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Stepping-stone craft class with Glen
LeFevre at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407
Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee
applies.
1:30 to 3 p.m. Shell crafting with Lynn Gaulin at th,.
Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,
Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
3 to 4:30 p.m. "Inside Abstract Art" lecture with Bill
Buchman at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico
Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies.

Wednesday, March 23
7:20 a.m. Manatee Audubon Society field trip to Felts
Audubon Preserve, Erie Pond at Buffalo Creek and Colony
Cove departs from the Bradenton post office parking lot, 824
Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 722-2285. Bring
a bag lunch.
9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall
Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria
Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
Information: 778-3390. Fee applies.
1:30p.m. "Paradise Preserved" landscaping seminar
sponsored by the Anna Maria Environmental Enhancement
and Education Committee at Anna Maria City Hall, 10065
Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
4 p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical Society Film
Festival presentation of "A Flash of Green" at.Holmes Beach"
City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information:
778-0492. Tickets required.

Ongoing:
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society aqueous art
show at the Art League ofManatee County, 209 Ninth St. W.,
Bradenton, through March 21. Information: 746-2862.
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.
Student exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League,
5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through March 31. Infor-
mation: 778-2099.
Art exhibit featuring Anne Abgott at Island Gallery
West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through March 31'-
Information: 778-6648.
"Beau Jest" at the Island Players, Gulf Drive and Pine
Avenue, Anna Maria, through April 3. Information: 778-5755.
Fee applies.
Old master's methodology oil painting class at the
Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes
Beach, through April 6. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies.
Italo Botti exhibit at Wallace Fine Art, 5350 Gulf of
Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, through April 11. Information:
387-0746.
Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen at the Anna
Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach,
through April 12. 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:
Tour of Historic Homes in Cortez March 25-26.
Digital photography workshop at the Anna Maria Island'
Community Center March 26.
"Art and Animals on the Walk" at the Artists Guild
Gallery March 26.
Boat smart class at the Anna Maria Island Squadron
March 26.
"The Current State of the Mystery: Who's Hot, Who's
Not" at the Education Center, Longboat Key March 29.
Good Morning Longboat Key at the Longboat Key
Chamber of Commerce'March 30.
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Meet, Greet
and Eat" at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Longboat Key
March 31.





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Pollen problems, beluga sturgeon rule changes


If intermittent red tide isn't enough to tickle your
nose and throat of late, we're now also at the height of
tree pollen season in Florida.
Several oak trees feature more yellow than green
in their canopy from the pollen, which usually begins
to show up in December and runs through April, with
peak time from mid-February to mid-March.
That's right now.
Although a lot of trees are producing pollen right
now pines, orange, punk trees it's usually the
oaks that cause the most discomfort. Grass also pro-
duces pollen, mostly in the summer, and weeds offer
their contribution to the sneezing in the fall.
But it appears that oaks and pines right now are the
worst culprit, with upwards of 3,000 grains per liter of
air versus about 300 in the summer, according to the St.
Petersburg Times.
The best cure? Over-the-counter antihistamines or
decongestants work well for moderate attacks, or stron-
ger drugs for those suffering from asthma or other res-
piratory problems. Air conditioning also helps, and any
rain will dissipate the yellow cloud for a while, at
least.
And remember that this too will pass in a few
weeks.

Sturgeon rule change
There promises to be some surging sturgeon dis-
cussions in the months ahead in the wake of a U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service special rule that will allow trade
in beluga sturgeon..
The change allows "exempt international, foreign
and interstate commerce in meat and caviar from
threatened beluga sturgeon from permits normally re-
quired under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
"We believe this special rule provides great incen-
tives to countries harvesting beluga sturgeon to work
with the United States to restore and conserve wild
populations, and is also an effective tool to encourage
aquaculture facilities to get involvedin the recovery of
these economically valuable fish," according toa wild-
life service spokesman,
Beluga sturgeon are renowned for their caviar,
which sometimes seems as pricey per pound as dia-
monds to aficionados.
The "exemptions" listed are "limited to economi-
cally valuable beluga caviar and by-products such as
cosmetics, and to beluga sturgeon meat harvested either
from the wild or from hatcheries in countries with na-
tive populations. Currently, eight coastal countries with
indigenous beluga populations allow the commercial
harvest and export of beluga sturgeon: Azerbaijan,
Bulgaria, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kazakhstan,
Romania, the Russian Federation, Serbia and
Montenegro, and Turkmenistan. Along with the United
States, these countries now will be able to engage in
commercial activities that, without the special rule,
would have been prohibited or limited."
To bring it closer to home, "the special rule also
allows exemptions from threatened species permit re-
quirements on a case-by-case basis for aquaculture fa-
Scilities in countries not having native populations, such
as the United States."
And to bring it even closer to home, Florida's stur-
geon fishery and aquaculture program may see some
changes thanks to the new rule.
"This ruling will have no impact on the Mote Ma-
rine Laboratory Sturgeon Program because we are not
growing beluga.sturgeon," said Jim Michaels, sturgeon
program manager there.
"However, this ruling may have an impact on the
Florida sturgeon industry," he said. "There will be a
meeting of the Florida Sturgeon Production Working
Group soon, probably in April, and I am sure that this
topic will be discussed at that time."
Mote has had a sturgeon program under way for


Sturgeon are an aquaculture item at Mote Marine
Laboratory in Sarasota. Islander Photo: Paal Roat

several years now.
Beluga sturgeon population has been listed as
"threatened" by international law as of 2004. It would
appear that the rule would allow greater aquaculture
facilities to devote attention to raising beluga sturgeon

and therefore increase the caviar availability worldwide
- and perhaps bring the prices to a level where more
people can enjoy the tiny black fish eggs.
Sturgeon appeared in fossil records about 225 mil-
lion years ago, and were once a frequent sight off
Florida's west coast, with Tampa being a major hang-
out for the fish. However, the sturgeon population was
for the most part fished out in the late 1800s. Of late,
though, there have been more and more sightings. of
sturgeon in the rivers and offshore areas in the Florida
Panhandle sometimes with horrible results for hu-
mans.
In'2002, four people were injured when Gulf of
Mexico sturgeon leapt into their boats. Since sturgeon
can grow to 9 feet in length and weigh up to 200
pounds, sturgeon-human interaction in this manner was
not to the human's best interest: There were concus-
sions, broken ribs and sternum, a collapsed lung,
cracked teeth and gashes requiring stitches.
And why do they jump? The answers are as varied,
and somewhat similar locally, as to why mullet jump
out of the water, with the leading explanation being,
"because they can."
Seriously, the theories range from avoiding preda-
tors although what's going after a 9-foot-long stur-
geon in the Suwannee River is anybody's guess to
an attempt to dislodge parasites or to grab a bite of fresh
air since, again, they can breathe air similar to tarpon.
Other jumping theories include cleaning out their
gills or to communicate with others. Because the fish
are bottom dwellers, they might be leaping to flush out
their gills. Or it could be a way of communicating with
their buddies.
Sturgeon apparently spend the winter in the Gulf,
then move to the rivers and coastal waters in the spring
and summer. The Gulf sturgeon population today is


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estimated to be about 12,000, with most of Florida's
fish in the Suwannee River area.

Lobster farming coming
to an offshore" ranch soon?
Large-scale culturing of Florida spiny lobster is a
real possibility, according to researchers at Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce.
Scientists are finding that lobster larvae are settling
on open-water fish cages off Puerto Rico. They figure
that if the larvae can make it ONTO the cages, perhaps
they can figure out a way to introduce the larvae INTO
the cages and keep the little wigglers there until they're
big enough to put on a broiler.
"Spiny lobster is an ideal target for commercial
culture due to its high value and. limited availability
from wild capture, mostly using traps," according to
Harbor Branch. "Each year, 3 to 4 million pounds of
Florida spiny lobsters valued at about $17 million are
harvested and account for 11 percent of the spiny lob-
sters on the U.S. market. Overfishing of lobster has also
led to ecological problems in some areas that might be
relieved through successful culture and release to the
wild."
The problem with aquaculture and lobsters has
apparently been the availability of wild larvae. Scien-
tists haven't figured out a way'to grow any significant
numbers in a laboratory to be able to produce a "cash
crop."
However, a deepwater fish farm off Puerto Rico
discovered its big traps were covered with lobster lar-
vae, allowing the possibility of a harvest by biologists.
In 2004, scientists found they could collect about 400
larvae a month, enough for the beginning of a study of
both deep-water and land-based ranching.

Awww-ful
The following is one of those awful jokes, but per-
haps it will bring you a smile.
A wealthy old lady decides to go on a safari in
Africa.-She takes her faithful pet poodle with her for
company.
One day, the poodle starts chasing butterflies and
before he knows it he's lost. Wandering about, he no-
tices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the

obvious intention of having him for lunch.
The poodle thinks, "Boy, I'm in trouble now," then
notices some bones on the ground, and immediately
settles down to chew on them with his back to the ap-
proaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap, the
poodle exclaims, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard!
I wonder if there are any more around here."
Hearing this, the leopard halts his attack in mid-stride
as he thinks, "Yikes! That was a close call. The killer
poodle almost got me," and he slinks off into the trees.
A monkey watched the whole scene from a nearby
tree and figures he can put this knowledge to good use
and trade it for protection from the leopard. He goes
after the big cat, catching up to him to say, "Dude,
you've just been conned," and explains what happened.
The leopard is furious, tells the monkey to jump on
his back and the two race back to the poodle.
The poodle sees the leopard coming with the mon-
key on his back and thinks, "Good Lord, what am I
going to do now?"
But instead of running, the dog sits down with his
back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them
yet, and just when they get within earshot the poodle
says, "Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off a half.
hour ago to bring me back another leopard!"

Sandscript factoid
Have you ever noticed that a sturgeon looks re-
markably like Capt. Nemo's underwater vessel Nauti-
lus from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?"


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Sheepshead at near-peak action right now


By Capt. Mike Heistand
Sheepshead are it right now in fishing action
around Anna Maria Island.
The big striped fighters some reports are up to
7 pounds are spawning and hungry right now, and
seem to be congregating around almost any bit of rock
or piling or piece of a piling in the bays and Gulf of
Mexico. Best bet for bait includes fiddler crabs, sand
fleas or even a piece of shrimp.
Offshore action for snapper is also good, as is in-
shore fishing for trout, redfish and, the occasional
snook.
Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez
Road said he's putting his charters onto lots and lots of
sheepshead, trout, flounder and a few redfish, with the
best action coming from Terra Ceia or Miguel bays.
Bait of.choice for the best catches, he added, .was
shrimp.
Bill Lowman of Island Discount Tackle at
Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said sheepshead
are No. 1 in the fishing hit parade right now, with some
monster 7-pounders coming in from almost any struc-
ture: Pier, dock, rock or piling. Best bet for a good
catch on the spawning .sheepies is sand fleas, fiddler
crabs or shrimp. Other action includes snapper in the
Gulf of Mexico and pompano along the beaches.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said he's seeing
lots of sheepshead, bluefish, flounder and some pom-
pano come onto the dock in the past week.
Cliff Alcorn-at the Anna Maria City Pier said
sheepshead are hanging around every piling at the pier
right now, and should be hungry and available to an-
glers for the next couple of weeks. Other action in-
cludes whiting, bluefish, a few snapper, flounder and
black drum.
Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said
he's hearing that there are lots of whiting being caught,
as well as big.trout out of Terra Ceia Bay and sheeps-
head near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge piers.
At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports indicate
there is a good pompano run going on right now. There
are also lots of trout being caught off the seagrass flats
in the bays, plus a good-sized 30-inch redfish that came


In a word:
Wow!
Tony Gilstrap,
fishing with buddies
John Birge and
Buzzy Roak, all of
Holmes Beach, had
a good day on the
water while catching
thl ce nice-sized red
grouper, one gag
grouper and, as
Tony put it, "this 37-
inch monster red.
grouper. I'm not
sure how much.it
weighed, but it
looked like a 55-
gallon drum coming
up fiom the bottom."


out of Palma Sola Bay, and lots of sheepshead being
reeled up from the bridges.
At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include
sheepshead, silver trout, small grouper and lots of red-
fish coming out of Terra Ceia Bay.
On my boat Magic, we've been catching redfish to
26 inches, sheepshead to 22 inches, flounder to 16
inches, snapper to 15 inches, plus a few keeper-size
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-
mation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear
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The March 9 games were rained out.
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Education and Rehabilitation Center from a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday, March 26, with children and pets invited
as special guests.
The unique exhibit will have displays of art by
members of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island for
viewing and.sale along the sidewalk of the Island Shop-
ping-Center at Marina and Gulf drives.
Ed and Gail Straight will have animals there from
their wildlife center in Bradenton Beach, to show and
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Florida saltwater fish, laws


By aul Roat
This brief summary of local fish species should
serves a guide for what you can take home. Fish regu-
lations change often, and although this list is complete
as of this date, it is advised to check with the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tampa
at 813-272-2516 for the most up-to-date fishing rules.

Amberjack
Lesser amberjack (Seriolafasciata) are olive green
or brownish on back with silver sides with a dark band
that extends backward from the eyes. They are the
smallest of the amberjacks at less than 10 pounds and
are found in 200-400 feet of water.
Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) have a dark
strip from the nose to the front of the dorsal fin. The
largest of the amberjacks at up to 40 pounds, they are
found in 50-250 feet of water, although juveniles are
found in less than 30 feet of water.
There is a 28-inch minimum fork length on greater
amberjack with a one-fish daily possession limit.
Lesser amberjack must be not less than 14 inches or
more than 22 inches measured to the fork, with a five-
fish bag limit daily.


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Black dr-um.


Black drum
Black drum (Pogonias cromis) have a highly
arched back and a gray to black colored body with 10
to 14 pairs of whiskers under the chin. They are bottom
dwellers found both inshore and offshore, and adults
grow to 30 pounds, with the Florida record weighing
93 pounds. They live to more than 35 years of age.
There is a 14- to 24-inch slot limit, and five fish
may be taken daily. One fish greater than 24 inches
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Mullet:


Black mullet
Striped or black mullet (Mugil cephalus) have blu-
ish-gray or green backs and silver sides, with horizontal
black stripes along the back. This inshore fish has a
small mouth and seldom takes a hook. Mullet usually
do not reach more than three pounds in size, although
grown in aquariums they have reached more than 12
pounds. Similar species are fantail mullet (Mugil
gyrans) which seldom grow larger than one pound, and
white mullet (Mugil curema). There is no minimum
size limit on mullet, although there is a 50-fish daily
bag limit from Feb. 1 to Aug. 31, or 100 fish per ves-
sel; from Sept. 1-Jan. 31, the limit is 50 per person or
Vessel, whichever is less.

Bluefish
Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) are blue or green-
ish-blue on the back, silver on sides, with large, promi-
nent teeth. Oh the west coast of Florida, bluefish are
generally less than three pounds, although Atlantic
bluefish are much larger. The Florida record for this
species is 22 pounds. They usually travel in large
schools, and are found inshore in spring and summer,
migrating offshore in the fall and winter. There is a 12-
inch minimum fork length, with a 10-fish daily limit.

Cobia
S Cobia, or ling (Rachycentron canadum) are long,


slim fish with a dark lateral strip from the eye to the tail.
Juveniles have alternating black and white stripes.
They'usually are in the 30-pound range, although the
largest caught if the state was 103 pounds. Cobia are
found both inshore and offshore. There is a 33-inch
minimum fork length and a one-fish daily bag limit or
a total of no more than six per vessel, whichever is less.

Dolphin
Dolphin (Coryphaena hippurus) have a greenish-
blue hue on their back, with yellow sides. They have
a blunt head and can swim up to 50 mph. They are
commonly found offshore, and grow up to 30 pounds,
although dolphin more than 70 pounds hl\ e been
caught. There is nb size limit on this species, but there
is a 10-fish daily possession limit.















fish that are predominantly bottom dwellers. The Gulf,
flounder has three black spots that form a triangle; the
Southern flounder does not have the black spots. Floun-
der are mostly found in backwater areas, although they
sometimes venture into the Gulf. Most are in the two-
pound range. There is a 12-inch minimum length on
Flounder, with a 0-fish daily bag limit.
Goliath grouper
Goliath grouper,lichthys formerly called brown, flat
fish that are predominantly bottom dwellers. The Gulf





(Epflounder has itajara) are black spots that form a triange; the
at 50 years. They does have irregular dark spots. Floun-aron
the sidesand can grow up to 800 poundsalthough they
Goliath grouper were into the Gulf. Moharvest are in the twoing
fishepound regulators to class them as a12-inch minimum length onspecies.
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Grouper
Goliath grouperfamily is a large, common deepwaterfish,









species. Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) have
brown or red bars and usually are under 10 pounds in
size. Red grouper (Epinephelus itmoo) are one f thelongest-living fisher, up to
15 pounds, andThey have irred hue. All young red grouper
the sidesmale,and can grow up to 800sex reversal to male size.
Goliath grouper wyctpee heavilyphenax) havested, prompting
spotfisheryat tendto class them as a protected species.Yellowfin










grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) have bright red spots
It is illegalrows to possess Goliath grouper today.th grouper











(Mycteroperca interstitialis) are tan or brown with
small spots fused into lines and grow to 15 pounds.
Some of the most common grouper caught in local
waters are black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) and
gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis). Blacks are
olive or gray with black spots, and grow between 40
and 100 pounds. Gags are brownish gray in color with












worm-like markings and grow to 25 pounds.
Size limits on gag and black grouper is 22 inches.
Grouper










in the grouper family is a lmitarge, omf no more than deepwater
species. Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) have










brown per day. For red bars and usually are under 1to 20 pounds i
size. Red grouper (Epimore than two per person per day.up to











Kingfish
15 pounds, and have a red hue. All young red grouper
a) are female, and then undergo a sex reversal to male as
they age. Scamp (Mycteropnderca phe wix) have reddish
spots that tend to be grouped into lines. Yellowfin
grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) have bright red spots
and grows to 20 pounds. Yellowmouth grouper
(Mycteroperca interstitialis) are tan or brown with
small spots fused into lines and grow to 15 pounds.
Some of the most common grouper caught in local
waters are black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) and
gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis). Blacks are
olive or gray with black spots, and grow between 40
and 100 pounds. Gags are brownish gray in color with
worm-like markings and grow to 25 pounds.
Size limits on gag and black grouper is 22 inches
in the Gulf, with a catch limit of no more than five per
person per day. For red, size is limited to 20 inches,
also with no more than two per person per day.

Kingfish
Kingfish, or king mackerel (Scomberomorbus cav-
alla) are silver in color with black or bluish-green
backs. They are long, slender fish with a tapered head.
Kings are usually found offshore in large schools, and


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Kingfish.

grow to 20 pounds, although the Florida record was 90
pounds. There is a 24-inch minimum fork length with
a two-fish daily bag limit.

Permit
Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is a South Florida
fish that is starting to extend its range into local waters.
This bull-headed fish has a gray back with silver sides
and is similar in shape to pompano, although much
larger at 25 pounds. They are found in offshore and
inshore waters. There is a 10- to 20-inch slot limit on
permit, with a 10-fish daily bag limit. You may also
possess one fish of more than 20 inches.


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Pompano
The Flbrida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) iS-
similar in shape and coloration to permit, although
pompano have a golden hue to their bellies. They are
found both inshore and offshore, and usually grow to
three to six pounds. There is a 10- to 20-inch slot limit
on pompano, with a 10-fish daily bag limit. You may
also possess one fish of more than 20 incheS d.iil,.


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Redfish.

Redfish
One of the more popular local fish, redfish or red
drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) are copper-colored with a
distinctive black spot at the base of the tail. Juveniles
are found inshore, and migrate offshore to spawn, usu-
ally from August to October. The Florida record for
redfish is 51 pounds. Permitted size for possession of
redfish is within the 18- to 27-inch slot limit, with one-
fish-daily possession allowed.

Sea bass
Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) are generally
dark brown or black in color and are found near reefs
or other offshore debris. They are generally in the two-
pound range. There is an 10-inch minimum size limit
on sea bass, with no bag limit in Gulf waters, although
in the Atlantic there is a 20-fish daily limit per day.

Shark
Several species of sharks are found in local waters.
Makos (Isurus oxyrinchus) are have deep blue backs with
white bellies, and are usually seen offshore near the sur-
face. They are common to 300 pounds, although the
Florida record is 911 pounds for a mako. Bonnethead
sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) are gray in color with a distinc-
tive shovel-shaped head. They usually are found in bays
and estuaries, and grow to four feet in length. Hammer-
head sharks (Sphyrna lewini) are brown to olive in color
with a hammer-like head. They too are found both inshore
and offshore, and can reach 14 feet in length.
There is a recreational limit of one shark per per-
son or two sharks per vessel per day, whichever is less;
the harvest of sawsharks, sawfish, basking sharks,
whale sharks and spotted eagle rays is prohibited.
PLEASE SEE FISHING, NEXT PAGE


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Fishing laws, regs
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26

Sheepshead
Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) are
one of the more popular winter fish caught near docks
and piers in the area. They are silver in color, with dis-
tinctive vertical black bands along the sides. Nearshore
sheepies grow to two pounds; offshore fish can reach
up to eight pounds. There is a 12-inch minimum size
limit on sheepshead, with a 15-fish daily bag limit.


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Mangrove snapper.


Snapper
Snapper are another numerous species of offshore
fish. Blackfin snapper (Lutjanus buccanella) are gen-
erally bright red with comma-shaped dark marks on
the pectoral fins. They usually grow to 20 inches in
length. Cubera snapper. (Lutjanus cyanopterus) are
dark brown or gray with a reddish tinge. They have
distinctive canine teeth, grow to 40 pounds and are
found inshore as juveniles and offshore as adults. Dog
snapper (Lutjanusjocu) are brown with a bronze tinge,
with enlarged canine teeth and a blue line under their
eyes. They grow to 30 pounds in size.
Gray, or mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) are
dark brown or gray with reddish-orange spots in rows
along their sides. They grow to 12 pounds in size and
are found near mangroves and seagrass beds inshore,
near rock reefs offshore. Lane snapper (Lutjanus
synagris) is silvery pink in color.with pink and yellow
lines on sides and often a black spot near the dorsal fin.
They usually grow to one pound in size. Mahogany


snapper (Lutjanus mahogoni) are grayish olive in
color, with a dark spot below the dorsal fin. They are
found in clear water near reefs offshore. Mutton snap-
_per (Lutjanus analis) have olive-colored backs with a
reddish belly. They have a black spot under their dor-
sal fin, and are found near offshore reefs. They grow
to about 15 pounds.
Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) are pinkish-
red in color with a white belly and are found offshore
to 20 pounds in size. Vermilion snapper
(Rhomboplites aurorubens) are red in color with yel-
low streaks on the sides. These small fish, generally
less than one pound, are also found offshore near reefs.
Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) have olive or
bluish backs with yellow stripe running from the eye
to the tail. They are found offshore over sandy areas,
and grow to about three pounds.
In Gulf waters, there is a 16-inch minimum size on
red snapper, with a limit of four per person per day;
16-inch minimum on mutton snapper, with no more
than 10 per person per day; 12-inch minimum on dog,
mahogany, blackfin and yellowtail, 10 fish bag limit;
12- to 30-inch slot on Cubera (may possess two more
than 30 inches),. 10 fish bag limit; 10-inch minimum
on mangrove snapper, five-fish limit daily; 10-inch
minimum on vermillion, 10-fish bag limit; and eight-
inch limit on lane snapper, 10-fish bag limit.

Snook
Snook (Centropomus undecimalis) are powerful
fish that are usually found in bays and estuaries. They
have a large mouth with a protruding lower jaw and a
distinctive black lateral line. Snook grow to eight
pounds, although the Florida record is 44 pounds.
There is a 26- to 34-inch slot limit on snook, and snook
harvest is closed from Dec. 15 to Jan. 31, and in May,
June, July and August. There is also a one-fish daily
bag limit to catch snook and a special snook stamp is
required on your fishing license.

Spanish mackerel
Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorous maculatus)
are smaller than king mackerel at about 2 pounds.


THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 27
They have green backs and silver sides with yellow ir-
regular spots on their sides. A schooling fish, Spanish
mackerel are found inshore and offshore. There.is a
12-inch minimum length on the species, with a 15-fish
daily bag limit.


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Spotted sea trout.

Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) have
dark gray or green backs and numerous black spots.
on the back and tail. They grow to about four pounds
locally, and are found inshore near seagrass beds.
There is a 15- to 20-inch slot limit on spotted
seatrout, with a four-fish daily limit, and you may
possess one of more than 20 inches. Seatrout season
is closed Nov. 1-Dec. 31 in the "south region,"
which includes Anna Maria Island.








Iupon.


Florida's premiere gamefish, tarpon (Megalops
atlanticus) have dark blue or greenish black backs, that
shade to bright silver on the sides. They have huge scales
and are primarily an inshore fish, although adults spawn
offshore. Most catches are in the 50-pound range, al-
though the Florida record is 243 pounds. There are no size
limit on tarpon, although there is a two-fish-per-day limit,
and fishers must have a $50 tarpon tag on your Florida
fishing license to possess or kill silver kings.






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STERLING SILVER JEWELRY at. Cosmic Sense
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RATTAN COUCH, three cushions, red and off-
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(941)795-2409.

FOR SALE: REFRIGERATOR and dishwasher,
white, very good condition. $100/both or $60 each.
Call (941) 779-0701, Bradenton Beach.

THREE-WHEELED BIKE: red, great condition, $75.
(941) 778-2740 or 758-4300.

CHERRY COMPUTER HUTCH, new $250, was
$500; three-piece wicker set, dresser, standing mir-
ror and night table, like new, $100; maple, full-size
antique spindle bed, boxspring and mattress, good
condition, $250. Jennifer, (941) 778-7672.

FURNITURE: IRON CANOPY bed with wrap-
around head and foot boards and white canopy,
aged-copper finish, full size, cost $1,300, sell
$450; sofa table, walnut with engraved bronze
top, 12 by 56 by 24-inches, $150; loveseat, me-
dium beige, $225; hand.-painted cabinet, 13"by 19
by 26 inches, door with one shelf, cost $300,- sell
$175; leather trunk endtable on iron legs, 15:by 20
by 26 inches, $175; loveseat, medium beige,
$250; plateglass mirror with gold carved frame, 32
by 45 inches, $75; slipper chair, beige and white
print fabric, $60; craft table, white top, adjustable,
Formica finish, 30 by 48 inches, $30; some pic-
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38-GALLON SALTWATER tank with warranty,
complete with bio-filter, saltwater skimmer, glass lid,
heater and oak stand. Used only three weeks. $395,
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HAMPTON BAY Room Air conditioner. 8,000 BTU,
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(941) 778-6561.


SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE
This enchanting home looks
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FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp,
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WHOLE HOUSE SALE: 8am-4pm Saturday, March
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FIVE-FAMILY GARAGE sale: Inside 8am-4pm
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ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Yard sale. 9an-noon Sat-
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779-2733.

GARAGE SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, March 19.
Treadmill, sewing machine, anchor, antique high
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ANNIE SILVERS COMMUNITY Center yard sale:
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MOVING SALE: 9am-6pm Sunday, March 20,. Furni-
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ISLAND GIFT BASKETS of the sun: For all occa-
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Stand back spring

By Jim Hanson C
Islander Correspondent
We don't pay much attention to it here in paradise.
where it's spring most of the year. But hi\ e some con- C ~.'
sideration for our cohorts up north. \ here it's onlI
spring in springtime.
Official spring arrives Sunday. lMarch 20, \ hen
days begin to be longer and warmer. It is one of onl\
two days in the year when day and night are precisely
equal in duration. It's the vernal
equinox, its opposite the autum-
nal equinox which comes in, -
well, autumn. That's where the
equinox part comes in: It's Latin -
for "equal night."
The equinox is a first cousin
to Easter, even in name. To the
elders of the olde way, the god-
dess Oestre was a Saxon deity
who marked not only the pas-
sage of time but also symbolized
new life and fertility.
She was the key symbol of
the celebration of spring when
seeds would be planted. Legend
has it that she was saved by a
bird whose wings had become -,
frozen by the cold of winter.
This process turned the bird into
a rabbit, a long-eared cottontail
that could also lay eggs.
We're creeping up on Easter
here, obviously. Eggs play a big
part in ancient myths regarding
spring. Birds lay eggs in spring,


sunday
the beginning of new
life. According to
folklore, this is the
11k one time of the year
when an egg can be
stood on end, for then
S earth and nature are
Sin harmony. Just try
it, any time, includ-
ing Sunday. Ha.
Thls also is the beginning
of the pagan new year, the day
of the resurrection of the sun
god from the underworld of
mintmer and reunion with his
.goddess Oestre, deity of the
daj n iand of new life. She
comes down to us in the words
East and Easter.
As Christianity spread across
Britain. the old symbols were in-
corporated into the new faith's
holiday\ of Easter. The giddy old
fes ,' e rites honoring fertility and
ne\ life got toned down into sol-
emn displays of Easter.
Actually, as any fool can
plai nl see, that first part of this
tale Ie as a big fat lie: There's a
kind of winter here, and sum-
mer r\ ith its hurricanes is a long
\\%a from springlike. So it's
onl\ spring here about two-
thirds of the year whataya


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YOGA-PILATES Anna Maria Art League. 9am Mon-
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Preston Whaley Jr. Information, 778-3996.

LET JANE AND her staff at Niki's Island Trea-
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941-928-4062
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FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking.
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
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office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be
sorry, be safe.

LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con-
dominiums" by RalphB. Hunter. Signed copies
available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978.


HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS for sale. 18-years
experience. Complete on-the-job certified training.
One full year's support free. Probable earnings
$100,000 first year, $200,000 with two employees.
Exceptional opportunity for a man or woman to run
from home office located anywhere. $75,000,
$45,000 down and seller will finance $30,000, or
$60,000 cash. (941) 778-4606 or (407) 467-8666.



LOST: SHORT DENIM jacket with fur collar and
cuffs in area of Ginny's Antiques,.Island library,
Holmes Beach, while biking. Sentimental value. Call
Diane, (941) 778-6373.

FOUND DOG: Small white yorkie-poo. Martha,
(941) 782-1128.-

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SALES & RENTALS
419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291
EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294

VILLA ALEXA
This superlative 4BR/4BA
bayfront Mediterranean estate
offers every amenity the discern-
ing home buyer could imagine!
From the custom made wrought
iron entry gates and handsome
.-. brick paved driveway to the spar-
L kling bayfront. Featuring a heated
swimming pool with waterfall spa,
this unique and wonderful villa will make your dreams come true! Amenities
include deep seawalled boat dockage and a private, elevated master suite
with custom bamboo floors and Asian themed Kohler bathroom, plus his and
hers walk-in closets and panoramic bayside veranda. The great room floor
plan is enhanced by volume ceilings with crown moulding, travertine floors,
radius walls and rounded corners. Also, custom casement windows and doors
and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinets, stainless ap-
pliances and wine cooler, plus a bayside summer kitchen! The finest home
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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.


2003 CHEVROLET TRAIL Blazer LT, sunroof, gun
metal. 69,000 miles. Mint condition. (941) 778-3384.

1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER: Two-door convert-
ible, V-4, five-speed, new tires and battery. Cold air,
CD player. Dark blue with pinstripes. Runs great!
Only 52,700 miles. Terrific Island car! $4,795. (941)
752-3817.

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme: Air con-
ditioning, power steering, windows, locks and seats.
Good condition. 120,000 miles. $2,050. (941) 778-
2740, 758-4300 or (806) 239-7780.

1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD: Cold air-condi-
tioner, leather interior, clean, everything is done,
169,000 miles,, runs great! $2,500 or best offer.
(941) 778-6561-.

2001 PT CRUISER: 50,000 miles. Purple, sunroof,
ice-cold air, leather interior. Garage kept. $9,500.
(941) 778-3875.


WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS
Exceptional.,
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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 rebuild.
$3,500. (941) 723-1107.

LONG AFTER THE effects of a cheap-job fade, linger
the reality of poor product and craftsmanship! Fiber-
glass, gelcoat, cosmetic, structural repairs. Full resto-
rations. www.TommySolomon.com. (941) 993-3664.

2001 CHAPARRAL. 26-foot Sunesta. Only 200.
hours, 200 hours service complete. 5.0 Volvo Penta
engine. $29,900. (941) 794-1959.

17-FOOT JET BOAT: 5-6 passengers. Mercury 175-
Shp Sport Jet V6. 2000 Sugar Sand Tango with trailer.
Tip-top condition. Just had 100-hour engine check
and pro detailihg. A barrel of fun! Wholesale, $7,900.
(941) 779-2298.

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.

1986 CARVER MONTEGO: 27-foot, twin 190-hp,
Mercruiser, 120-V Ceranfield oven and alcohol wa-
ter heater, WC tank, shower, radio, refrigerator, runs
great. $12,900 or best offer. (941) 778-6561.

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-@presswoodtaw.com. $13,750 or best offer.


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 and
Trish. (941) 778-3275 or 779-0964.

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, 13-year-old mother's
helper, odd jobs. Call Kendall at (941) 779-9783 or
779-9803.

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER with CPR license, 14
years old, friendly and responsible. (941) 778-2469.

13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your
home. Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jes-
sica Lord, (941) 747-2495.

BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with
kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496.

BABY-SITTING CLUB: Need a babysitter? Call
Felicia, Kim or Kari, (941) 779-0964 or 761-1569.
All are Red Cross certified.


REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two
experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traf-
fic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call
Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not
franchised. Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543.

NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten
pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant,
902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953.

PART-TIME SECRETARY/receptionist needed
three days a week. Light computer skills needed.
Call Mike Norman Realty (914) 778-6696.

CARPENTERS WILLING to work. Experienced and
dependable, own transportation. Good pay. Call
John Agnelli Construction, (941) 779-0765.

WANTED: INDIVIDUAL or couple to assist manag-
ing small Island hotel. Will train. Call (941) 730-5318.

PIZZA COOK, FULL-time, experienced, for busy
Longboat Key restaurant. Top pay and vacation,
benefits available. Apply in person noon-4pm Mon-
day-Friday. Call for appointment, (941) 387-8678.

PART-TIME Housekeeper for.small resort. (941)
504-9352.

BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or
part-time servers forlunch,.Sunday brunch and din-
ner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach or call (941),778-5320.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people,
learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island
Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
(941) 778-0492.

MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers.


Neethe a Market
With a dedication to
Classic Coastal Architecture
these Bungalows offer open
airy floor plans, front and
rear sun decks, hardwood
floors, granite countertops
and upgraded amenities
throughout.
Construction Pricing Available:
$629,000 $679,000 -

Call Greg Ross: 773-2296

Boyd r.Realty
Catchers Marina Office
5505 Marina Drive (941) 778-8388


Turtle Crawl -
Situated on Holmes
Blvd. these two Beach
S Bungalows are a short
walk to the beach.
Enjoy the modern
conveniences
of new construction
while living in a
pristine location.


Birds of Paradise -
Two brand new Beach
Bungalows ideally
situated on a quiet
street west of Marina
Drive. Within walking
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TIFFANY PLACE CONDO
Beautifully remodeled top to bottom.
Furnished. $825,000.


SBest of everything, fabulous big water view, dock,
boatlift, patio, decks, open-plan, kitchen has granite
counters and great design space, 3BR/3BA, top floor
is master suite. $899,000.


We call this the home for easy living. 2BR/2BA, two-
car carport, beautiful wood decks in rear and large
master suite. All new throughout, hardwood floors,
neutral colors and lots of space for addition and still
room for a pool. Motivated sellers. $635,000.
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RETIRED NURSE/CAREGIVER available. No lifting.
Evenings, overnights. References. Reasonable.
(941) 746-9246.


MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage
palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings,
more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent ref-
erences. Edward (941) 778-3222.
LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint-
ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine
Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476.
COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com-
puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and
* private lessons. Special $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.

CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate to-
day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool
cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333.

ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place
classified ads and subscribe online with our secure
server? Check it out at www.islander.org.

BOATER'S DREAM






One of the few units with water view and 42-foot boat
dock. All new granite counter tops, 10-foot high ceil-
ings, trimmed with crown molding. Florida pastel paints
throughout. Lots of extra storage too. $699,000.
Call Quentin Talbert 941-704-9680.
77-400- -80-37222


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.

INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small busi-
nesses. We do all states and electronic filing. Call
Pat (941) 761-8156, Kenney Tax Service.

ESP CLEANING: Elite Service Professionals. Resi-
dential and commercial cleaning. Maria and Steve
do the job and guarantee satisfaction, insured. (941)
753-9906.
JACKSON HOLMES PAINTING: The Island's hon-
est and dependable painting service. Interior, exte-
rior, faux painting, cabinet refinishing. References.
Free estimates. (941) 795-2771.

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.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Serving the Island
and Bradenton. Free estimates and references.
Punctual and dependable. Call Gabi, (941) 722-
4866 or 586-9632.
DO YOU NEED tree work done on your.property?
We can help! Call Lew, (941) 755-5559. Serving the
Island seven years.
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.

HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX

.. Nicely landscaped,
-: great condition.
...-..^ iiii, 4BR/4BA, privacy
F B IpB : fenced backyard
:17l1.17 with heated pool.
SLots of storage,
garages. $725,000.

n O 314 Pine Avenue
M arina Poinre Anna Maria,
(941) 779-0732
Realty C 9Toll Free
(866) 779-0732


BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home man-
agement/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. (941)
730-5318.
TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repairs and
replacement. Sales, service, parts. E-mail
metrohs@ msn.com. (941) 730-1399.
LEARN HOW TO use your computer: Training one-
on-one. Basic to advanced. Microsoft certified;
Longboat Key resident. Minimum two hours. (941)
383-9458.

FREE.HOUSESITTING: Retired Christian couple
seeks furnished house near beach. Available any-
time. References. (770) 832-7319.

MAN WITH A hammer! Give me your honey-do list.
I will get it all done! Call Chad (941) 518-0545.
KATHY & MIKE'S cleaning service. Delivering a
standard of excellence for all your cleaning needs.
Residential and rental clients welcome. For a free
estimate, please call (941) 722-4358.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom portraits,
weddings, beach photography. (941) 447-8892.
MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior
or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637.
MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin-
ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160.
BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration.
Commercial and residential service, repair and/or re-
placement. Serving Manatee County and the Island
since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized-
service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052.

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT CONDO!


L.:.i:ar l: .vaterway, 2BR/2BA
.::i'.piretl. renovated, designer
lum.,In-hir, Corian counters,
iKrchl-rrAiJ appliances, ceramic
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hated i :.:ol, jacuzzi, exercise
r.::..,im ilrar and so much more!
Pa.:k :.iii bags and move in!
Oller-d at *349,900.


ISLAND CONVENIENCE/GAS STORE
Super location $199,500 plus inventory!

; Deborah Thrasher
RE/MAX Excellence
S(941)518-7738
(941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.comn


: /Bih~-Bay Realty
of Anna Maria Inc.
4 Heather Absten, P.A. 778-72

S.: A professional REALTOR representing
buyers and sellers with
S^eHonesty, Integrity, Results!


INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS! PRIME LOCATIONS!
R-2 lot 89x100 feet, located in the 200 block, one lot back from Gulf Drive
in Holmes Beach. Build two villas/condos with views of the Gulf or reno-
vate existing duplex. Separate addresses! Won't last long! $749,000.
BRING YOUR BOAT SHOES AND
YOUR FLIP-FLOPS!
S300 feet from the beach! Completely reno-
:vated home with heated pool surrounded by
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B l- ^.. Separately deeded deep water boat dock
j -. -- included! $829,000.
ISLAND DUPLEXES:
Delightful duplex in a great location. 2BR each side, screened-in lanai, new landscap-
ing and a fresh new look. Just one and a half blocks from the beach! Great investment
property or seasonal home with rental potential. $649,000.
Renovated duplex with extra large lot plus 6BR/4BA. Each side has private entrance
and patio areas. 4BR unit has large kitchen for the chef! Live in one side and rent the
other. Lot size over 13,700 sf, zoned R-2. $749,000.
GULFFRONT CONDO: Spectacular renovation complete! Move rightinto this beau-
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ANNA MARIA

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REAL ESTATE LLC
PLAYA ENCANTADA
2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulffront com-
plex. Beautifully turnkey furnished, totally- reno-
vated. This is an outstanding unit in one of the
Island's finest condominiums. Jacuzzis, tennis, se-
cured heated pool, under-building parking. Gor-
geous walking beach. $879,900.
ISLAND TOWN HOUSE
2BR/1BA courtyard-patio town house. Central
Holmes Beach ,very close to shopping, restaurants
and beach. Open plan, breakfast bar,.porch, balcony,
renovated. Excellent rental. No condo fees.
$469,000.
HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX
2BR/1BA each. Very close to beautiful beach. One-
car garage, patio. One unit turnkey furnished. Ap-
pliances both sides. Utility with washer/dryer, resi-
dential area, room for pool. $675,000.
LAKEWOOD RANCH
3BR/2BA home in Summerfield Village, Lakewood
Ranch. Open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, breakfast
bar, maple cabinets, pantry, vaulted ceiling, walk-in
closets, fenced yard, room for pool, sidewalks.
$279,900.
VILLAGE GREEN POOL HOME
3BR/2BA split plan Village Green. Quiet residential
area. New roof, in-ground caged solar-heated pool,
walk-in closet, foyer entry and two-car garage. Close
to Blake Hospital. $319,900.
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 master bedroom
and bath with Jacuzzi tub. Deeded boat slip with
private dock. Holmes Beach. $699,900.
BAYSHORE GARDENS
2BR/2BA family home in quiet neighborhood.
North Bayshore Gardens. Open plan, eat-in kitchen,
well and sprinkler system, nicely landscaped, fenced
yard and garage. $184,900.
DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO
1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey
furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous
view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile,
beautiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent
rental. $950,000.
ISLAND TRIPLEX
2BR/1.5BA plus 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA. Great in-
vestment! Watch the sunset as you collect rent from
these charming units: Easy to see, call for appoint-
ment. Just steps to beautiful beach. $749,000.

ANNUAL RENTALS
From $700 / month
SEASONAL RENTALS
Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month
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UNIQUE GULFFRONT Severalpossibilities. Motel/
condo use. Presently six turnkey units with small
.heated pool. $2,999,000.




DOUBLE LOT Pecky Cypress accents and Mexican
tile. 2BR/1BA with private lagoon and beautiful set-
ting. Two blocks to beach, see it from your front yard.
$499,000-.


BIG DUPLEX WITH VIEW Almost 3,000 sf, 2BR/
2BA on each floor. View of both Gulf and bay. Large
verandas, two blocks to beach, one house to bay.




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NORTH END, Anna Maria. Recently updated,
ground level 2BR/1BA home located one block'to
bay. Enclosed Florida room, screened porch and room
for a pool. $539,000.

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4BR, 400 FEET TO BEACH Nicely refurbished is-
land home with large living area, new appliances, well
landscaped patio area and a.pleasure to see. $599,000.




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BAYFRONT Panoramic view of the bay. Very pri-
vate, lush landscaping. 2 BR/2BA. Hardwood Floors.
Very large master BA with jacuzzi and walk in shower.
Big garage and workshop, screened porch facing the
bay. Dock with 10,000 Ib davits.


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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.

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"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.
100+ Gulffront rental units with hun-
dreds more just steps from the beach.
Mike 800-367-1617
S941-778-6696
Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE
Realty INC HOLMES BEACH
L_ www.mikenormanrealty.com a


THE TERRACE A tastefully done 2BR/2BA turnkey condo
with a heated pool, beautiful landscaping, private garage and
only a block to the beach on the west side of Gulf Drivel
Great income potential! $459,000

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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


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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 appoint-
ment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.

TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.

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.


CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and
commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-
scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! insured. (941)
778-5294.





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PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA!
BUY ONE OR BOTH!


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.
DUPLEX WEST OF
SALE PENDING GULF DRIVE $685,000
Call for details,
Stephanie Bell, Broker
S.778-2307 or 920-5156.
S''" MLS# 103353.


SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970


MLS


ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If
it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior dis-
count. 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.

TREES BY MR. BREEZE Inc. Residential and com-
mercial. Lawn maintenance, landscapes, tree trim-
ming and removal. Insured,'17-year Island resident.
Chris, (941) 778-2837.

JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul-
ing, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941)
807-1015.


PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in-
stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and
trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden
Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941)
778-4441.


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tropical landscaping
with pool.
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125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach
toll free (866) 316-7253* www.titstinbradenton.com


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RARE 3BR CANAL FRONT CONDO:
Almost double the Sf of the 2 BR
units! Wonderful Westbay Pt. &
Moorings end unit. Enjoy the
wonderful grounds with 2 pools,
hottubs and tennis $525,000


NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: Beautiful .
townhouse with 3BR/2BA, large .k
screened porch plus open porches, 2 a i
car garage plus bonus room. Heated '. ,
pool, short walk to beach. $137/mo .. A, p
maint. fee. Ariy size pets. $525,000
OVER $100,000 IN UPGRADESI Expansive gulf views from this
over 1900 Sf condo with private beach and bayside pool, hottub and
dock. Totally new inside! Only $874,900
BEAUTIFUL ISLAND HOME: Nicely updated 2BR/2BA island home
with open porch and wrap-around balcony. 2-4 car garage, paver tile
drive. Just steps to the beach! Only $529,000
HOT DEALS
GULF TO BAY 2BR/2BA end unit with redesigned kitchen. $329,000
1-2BR/2BA TWO STORY UNIT in 4 unit building in Holmes Beach.
Your own 29x100 lot. No fees. $299,900


REAL ESTATE COMPANY


3224 EAST BAY DRIVE
HOLMES BEACH


SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Hauling:
all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti-
mates. 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. Tropicallandscape 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, interior/
exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer-
ences. Dan or Bill, (941) 795-5100.

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Close to beaches & shopping. Limited
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Sor Pat Bates
at 877-469-4753
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. or 941 -350-4326


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JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling
contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed
and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-
2993. License #CRC 035261.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti-
mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at
(941) 778-.1730.

CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser-
vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free
estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying 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.

CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at
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:.,jririiin, .i -ii. nid doors. Newly piriieJ inside j r ji u I le iii i -11W
tir,:,ulir,.uI t 1i j ,,i, sanjiy beaches, shops and restaurants. $729,900
Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc.




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.

Nicoule Skaggs
S Island Specialist
I. A Paradise Realty
5201 Gulf Drive Holmes,Beach
i 941-778-4800
S Toll Free: 800-237-2252




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527 74th Street
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end of canal has nice 2BR/2BA
house. Includes dock, jet-ski lift, room
j for a pool and expansion. Go up for
a great bay view. $879,000.


Call Chris and John
941-778-6066


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Christine T. Shaw, Z_. o REAL STATE
John van Zandt,
Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach


KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc.
Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets
and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711.


TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed.
Why pay retail? Island resident, many references.
Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor
Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802.


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-
-ation. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In-
sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-
man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres-
sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-
6170 or 447-2198.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill
MacCaughern.Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bath-
rooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years ex-
perience. Yes, I do show.up! (941) 778-3904.

STEVE'S REMODELING & repair service. Free es-
timates, 35 years experience. (941) 795-1968.

ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town
and the best results from service advertising!


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310 1 Gull Drive,
H.-jr'.lr Be-ach; FL 34217
(941) 778-6696 Office
(941) 778-4364 Fax
Kathy Caserta 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free
Sltor, GRI, (941) 778-6943 Home
Realtor, GRI, CRS (941) 704-2023 Cell


Gabe Buky
941-374-5772


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Best Properties!


Charles Buky
941-228-6086


Bayfront home with 245 feet on the water. 4BR/
3BA and extra large lot. All new and awesome
views. $2,895,000.

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731 Key Royale Drive
Bayfront home, 3BR,2.5BA. $1,650,000.
There are 40 homes for sale that are canal or
bayfront on finna Maria Island, starting at $550,000.

(941) 387-1864
Coldwell Banker Previews
201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34229


PAINTING: SAVE BIG! I will beat any professional
estimate! Work guaranteed. Free estimates. Call
Rick, (941) 778-5086. Leave message.

SCUSTOM-MADE SLIDING drawers for your kitchen
cabinets. Free estimates. (941) 778-4897.

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.

VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from
beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and
spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments,
(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

RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The
Islander.

Two villas: 2BR,2BA.
elevalor lift, great room.
,- ., .. fireplace bonus room.
garage. Iwo porches and
lush landscaping.
1 469,000 Also. 2BR-2BA,
'h. k ,1A screen porch, covered
.. .. parking and storage.
$369.000. Exceptional
quality and value!
5508C MARINA DRIVE
778-0807 800-956-0807
P RE"' R MIio. yreall74aol.com* www.ldollyyoungrealestate.com


Beautifully maintained! Owner occupied duplex reflects pride
of ownership and includes 2BR/1 BA each unit with 840 sf
owner's side and rental unit 576 sf. Immaculate structure,
brand new roof, 12x16 utility convenient to rear unit plus
lovely fenced back yard. Tranquil location with Gulf beach ac-
cess only a few steps away and close walk to bay. Asking
$625,000. By appointment.












feet to choice beach! Built in 1926 and 1955 effective year.
01957
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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,
headboard 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.




MARIE C PEA ESTATE
FRANKLIN REA LTY 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






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POOL HOME AVAILABLE for vacation let. Near
Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA with all amenities. Man-
aged 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.

KING BEDROOM efficiency for rent. Night, weekend,
weekly, seasonal. Private entrance, private deck. Non-
smoking, close to beach. Call 778-3433 or 773-0010.

NEW FURNISHED 2BR/2BA 55-plus, across from
beach. Furnished, annual $1,150/month. Also avail-
able seasonal. (941) 725-1074.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated, unfur-
nished apartment in Holmes Beach. Available now.
Lots of decks, under-building parking, washer/dryer,
storage. $900/month, first, last, security. Credit
check. Call 730-2606.

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.
CORTEZ VACATION COTTAGE: Renovated 1BR/
1BA. 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

CHARMING 1BR/1BA apartment in canalfront
home. Washer/dryer, pet friendly, nonsmoking.
Open April 2005. and 2006 season. Call (941)
720-1192.

BRADENTON BEACH fully furnished condos on
canal. One mile from the beach. Available March,
seasonal rates. Call (941) 929-7165.

NOW BOOKING 2006 monthly winter season:
Brand new house, 107 Magnolia Ave., west of Gulf
Drive, 150 feet from beach, nonsmoking, 3BR/2BA,
elevator. Call (800) 828-8116, ext. 212.

ANNUAL UNFURNISHED: SANDPIPER Resort,
charming renovation, 2BR/1.5BA, steps to beach,
bay and trolley. No pets, nonsmoking. $750/month,
plus security. (941) 778-0029.

WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, 1BR/1BA,
$500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/
week; island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Northwest
Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $950/week; Gulffront
cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club,
2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Cristin Curl at
Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246.
www.wagnerrealty.com.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2319 Avenue B, Bradenton
Beach. 2BR/2BA, Gulf and bay views. $1,100/
month. (941) 778-3875.

LONGBOAT KEY, NORTH end. 2BR/2BA Spanish
Main villa, 55-plus, beach, pool, active community.
Unfurnished annual, just remodeled. $950/month.
(941) 779-0088.

OFFICE SPACE FOR rent: Perfect location across
street from beach. $800/month plus utilities. 2501
Gulf Drive, Plaza Suites. (941) 778-3320.


MARTHA'S VINEYARD RETIREE desires Anna
Maria room with kitchen privileges for January-
March 2006. Consider swap for same for Martha's
Vineyard summer-fall. E-mail sara@vineyard.net.

ANNUAL OR SEASONAL: 2BR/2BA, one block to
beautiful beach. Screened lanai, washer/dryer in-
cluded. Annual, $1,200/month, seasonal, $2,100/-
month. Unfurnished or completely furnished. (813)
689-1880.

PALM COURT VILLA: Unfurnished, 2BR/2BA, two-
car garage, private pool. $1,250/month. Real Estate
Mart, (941) 756-1090.

THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria..El-
egant 4BR/3BA French Normandy home, two
houses from beach on quiet street. Available May
2005-2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202.

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.

SEASONAL WATERFRONT, 1BR and 2BR, newly
remodeled, dock for fishing, walk to beach. (941)
779-9074, or cell (703) 587-4675. E-mail
gwalker43 @ hotmail.com.

HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA annual. Downstairs,
two blocks to beach,.clean, no pets. $1,050/month.
Available now. First, last, security. (941) 725-0578.

ANNUAL RENTAL unfurnished. Enjoy a spectacuh,
lar view from your huge living/dining area, your
floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows -. id 30 by-12-
foot screened deck, fronting beach-bay and park -
just steps away with Gulf beach in easy walking dis-
tance. Free trolley for shopping nearby. 3BR water-
front in north Anna Maria. See for yourself by call-
ing (941) 748-5334 for details.

PERICO BAY CLUB Villa: Available now. Two-car
.garage, nicely furnished, sunny end unit. Call
owner, (941) 387-9702.

NORTHERN TIP ANNA Maria: 2BR/1BA duplex
with screened-in porch, fenced-in backyard. Dogs
welcome. Laundry, large patio. Two blocks to bay
and fishing with your grandchildren at Rod & Reel
Pier. Available now. Weekly, monthly seasonal.
(631) 891-8855 or (941) 779-0402.

ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA home on Bimini Bay
with dock, $1,400/month; 3BR/1BA, Anna Maria,
$875/month; 3BR/2BA Northwest Bradenton home,
$1,250/month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/
month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-
2307 for details.

GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1BA, 1 BR/
1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk
to shops and restaurants. Available weekly,
monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail
captko462 @ aol.com.

ANNUAL, HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA ground-
level duplex, lanai or office, unfurnished. Across
from beach. $990/month. (941) 778-7665.

ANNUAL'RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated duplex,
storage, screened porch. $800/month. T. Dolly
Young Real Estate, (941).778-0807.

ONE BLOCK TO beach! 2BR mobile home, $675/
month. Also, 1BR, $575/month. Both available Sep-
tember through April. Sandpiper Resort, Bradenton
Beach. 55-plus. (941) 747-8384 or (775) 338-9492.

SEASONAL: 2BR/2BA, Seaside Villas, boat dock.
$2,500/month. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, (941)
778-0807.

3BR/2BA WITH SCREENED pool and lanai. 1,645
sf, one block to beach and bay. $1,650/month. First,
last, security. (941) 747-8384 or (775) 338-9492.

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ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA single-family canal
home, $1,600+/month; 1BR/1BA half duplex, one
house to beach, $775/month; Pine Bay Forest 2BR/
2BA condo, $1,200/month; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA
bayfront condo, $1,400/month; 2BR/2BA Sarasota
bayview condo, $2,500/month; Renaissance condo,
1 BR/1BA, eighth floor in Sarasota, $1,150/month. Call
Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.

ANNUAL RENTAL: BRADENTON Beach, across
from beach. 2BR/1BA, new kitchen, laundry, small
pets OK. Available May 1. $900/month, plus utilities.
(941) 779-0701.

ANNUAL: 2BR/1 BA, two blocks to beach, one block
to bay. Large kitchen, new tile, no pets. $765/month,
.plus utilities. Call (941) 922-2473 or 928-3880.

PANORAMIC GULFVIEW 3BR/2BA, executive
home directly across from the beach. French doors,
master suite with separate entrance, deck, garage
and additional parking. Six month or annual lease.
$1,900/month. (352) 375-7342 or 318-4373.

SEASONAL RENTALS: Weekly and monthly, avail-
Sability now through 2006. Duncan Real Estate,. (941)
779-0304.

APRIL AND SUMMER vacation rentals: 2BR/2BA
Palma Sola Bay townhouse with.boat slip and pool,
$650/week, $1,950/month; Perico Bay Club villa,
2BR/2BA, two-car garage, $1,950/month; Longboat
Village home, 2BR/1BA, $1,500/month. Real Estate
Mart, (941) 756-1090.

MILLION-DOLLAR VIEWS from 2BR/2BA ground-
floor Mt. Vernon condo. All new kitchen and bath.
N&i_-ime and carpet. 55'-plus community. No pets.
For sale or rent. (941) 795-0413.

PARADISE BAY 2BR/1 BA turnkey mobile home. Two
miles to beach. Available now. Rent weekly, monthly,
annually. Call Jim, (941): 725-1717 or 779-9174.

SEASONAL: 3BR/2BA beach bungalow. Serene
north end, Gulfview, two patios. $3,500/month. T.
Dolly Young Real Estate, (941) 778-0807.


LOT IN CITY of ANNA Maria. By owner. One block
to Gulf beach. 52 by 145 sf. $399,000. Brokers pro-
tected. (941) 739-1.882.

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 system
is active. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees. Par-
tially furnished with occupancy negotiable. $664,900.
(941) 794-0216. No brokers please.

BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA, each
level with parking underneath. Views of Gulf and bay
from large covered balconies. This property has
great investment potential. Top floor has wood ca-
thedral ceilings, open-floor plan, tile and oak flooring.
$795,000. (941) 778-3875.

FOR SALE: TRAILER 12-by-40 in Pines Trailer
Park, Bradenton Beach. Central heat/air, screened
lanai, 24-by-10-feet. Prime location, near water, 55-
plus. $59,900. (716) 572-2484.

CORTEZ TRAILER PARK: Mobile home for sale.
Furnished, 1BR/1BA, 12-by-20-foot family room.
Recently renovated. Walk to beach. (941) 756-1690.

FOR SALE BY owner. Minutes to beach. 4BR/2.5BA
solar-heated pool home. 2,500 sf under air, 2,845
total sf. Very private lot. Ten-acre sanctuary next
door, end cul-de-sac lot. Built 1989. Ceramic tile
throughout living area. By appointment only to quali-
fied buyers. $449,000. Realtor negotiable. 151'1
82nd St. N.W. (941) 792-4552.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR/1 BA condo, one block
to beach. Pool, newly decorated. $299,995, plus
closing costs. (941) 778-3320.

AFFORDABLE BOATING CONDO: 2BR/1.5BA
townhouse, updated. Heated pool, boat slip.
$299,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090.


TAKING 2006 SEASONAL Reservations now. Gor- WEST OF GULF Drive, eight homes from the beach.
geous five-star 4BR/4BA executive Holmes Beach. 2-3BR/2BA, furnished, painted inside/out, peek of
home. Cul-de-sac, open bay, 249-foot seawall. bay. $699,500. (941) 778-3203.
Gourmet kitchen, stainless-steel top-of-line appli- TOWNHOUSE: BOAT dock and heated pool 2BR/
ances, Silestone counters. Dock, short stroll to 2BA completely renovatedand furnished, steps to
beach (941) 5049352BA completely renovated and furnished, steps to
beach. (941) 504-9352. bay and beach. $342,000. Real Estate Mart, (941)
756-1090.
RIVERCLUB: Downtown Bradenton on the river.
Brand-new 2BR/2BA unfurnished condo, two-car PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con-
undercover parking. Gorgeous views, walk to ev- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start-
erything! $1,500/month. Short or long term. (941) ing at $259,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444.
778-4515.
WHITNEY BEACH, Longboat Key: Only unit avail-
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. able! 1BR/1BA, possible 2BR conversion. Approxi-
1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, mately 1,000 sf. Pool and Gulf views. Private beach,
shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3875. Web site boat dock. $410,000. (941) 724-3519.
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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. Make offer! $389,000. (941) 778-1987.

HOLMES BEACH: Single-family plus mother-in-law
suite. 2BR/2BA and 1 BR/1BA or convert to 3-4BD/
3BA. Lots of upgrades, furnished and walking distance
to beach, restaurants and shopping. $725,000. Call
Ramona Glanz, Re/Max Excellence, (941) 383-9700.

ARTIST LOFT HOME: Unique 3BR/2BA, two-car
garage, Longboat Key home with some water view.
Updated with artist loft addition. Features 15-foot
Abbacco ceiling design. Lots of. French doors, fire-
place, wet bar, wine cooler and hot tub under the
stars. Enjoy yourself, buy this- one! $649,900. Call
Fred Flis for information and showing. Real Estate
Mart, (941) 756-1090.

OPEN HOUSE 1-5pm Saturday-Sunday, March 19-
20. 419 Clark Drive, at Marina and Clark drives,
Holmes Beach. 2,880 sf 3BR/2BA, very private, de-
signer pool and spa. Tropical landscaping.
$799,000. Deeded boat dock available. For sale by
owner, (941) 778-0031. No Realtors, please.


.LAND AND GROVE AUCTION! Lake Placid, Fla.,
11am Saturday March 26 .443.9+/- total acres three
tracts offered in 16 parcels. Preview: 1-5pm Satur-
day, March 19. Call for details, (800) 257-4161
Higgenbotham Auctioneers.
www.higgenbotham.com. ME Higgenbotham, CAI
FL Lic #AU305/AB158.


Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor
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BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is
here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of
western North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage, in-
vestments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC'Real
Estate, Murphy, N.C.
www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free bro-
chure (800) 841-5868.

LAND WANTED: Land investment company seeks
large acreage in Florida and Georgia. Interested in
waterfront, timber and.agricultural lands. Must have
road frontage or good access. Cash buyer with quick
closings. Call (877) 426-2326 or e-mail:
landyetiveg @ aol.com.

ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the
foothills-of North Carolina. Deep water lake with 90
miles of shoreline, 20 percent redevelopment dis-
counts and 90 percent financing. No payments for
one year. Call now for best selection.
www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE.

40 ACRES with creek near Peace River. Half pas-
ture, half pines. Street ends.at preserve. Power,
well, 3,400 sf house foundation and kii house, ready
to go. $485,000. (239) 340-0501.

FREE LAND LIST: North Carolina Mountains. Cus-
tom-built log homes, river frontage and beautiful
secluded land off Blue Ridge Parkway. Call now,
(800) 455-1981, ext. 133.

FORECLOSED GOVERNMENT HOMES $0 or low
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JUNCAN
Real Estate, Inc.

779-0304
773-9770
310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria


Kimberly L. Clark, P.A.
Sales Associate Realtor
"' '" Specializing in Vacation Homes
Sand Investment Properties
941-447-9988
KimberlyClarkjealtor' yahoo.com
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M L of Anna Maria Inc.
S ::ii., I 941-778-7244
S5309 Gulf Drive
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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL GREAT ISLAND HOME WITH VERY NICELY REMODELED DUPLEX
SMagnificent custom built duplex with a crow's nest OPEN BAY VIEW S IN HOLMES BEACH
S office and sundeck overlooking the waters of Anna Hurry and buy this great home with panoramic views at this Concrete block, with new
_^ B a Maria Island. Both unique homes are 3BR/2BA. affordable pre-modeling price. Offers 2BR/2BA, living area with "-" air conditioning and
,._-,- Tiled courtyard with heated pool or walk to Gulf wood-burning fireplaces and water views. Also, domed kitchen kitchens. 2BR/1BA each
beach. Built in 2001 with energy efficiency in mind, with newer appliances, office or extra space. So, begin your island side with bright interiors,
-. ad onstruted onfootala, spinke florst lifestyle and make this house your home. Sit on old cracker-style i convenient to everything.
and constructed on 18-foot pilings. Pine floors or convenient to everything.
mexican tile. Custom kitchen, front and back porch and watch the boats go or walk over to Gulf beaches. Be- ~ ~.. Priced reduced won't
S porches and their own private garage. fore remodeling begins $625,000, last at $560,000
mnshR last at $560,000.
Very comfortable island living and income too is what you can have with this SUTTON GROUP REALTY A IH A Realtor (94-1) 713-9835
Key West style home. This is not the same old duplex. $925,000 for quick sale! SUTTON GR REALY r, Re tor


BEACH COTTAGE Newly remodeled interior
with bright, open floor plan. New windows
throughout. Steps from the beach with good
Gulf view! $519,000. Contact Dave Vande
Vrede sat (941) 778-4800.


TRIPLE TREASURE Breezy, beachy income
producing triplex across from the beach. Up-
stairs, a cozy 1BR/1BA with great reading
porch and massive sun deck. Downstairs are
two 2BR/1BA units. Ample parking, tons of
Mexican tile, newer kitchens and baths. A
must see. $659,000. Call Nicole Skaggs at
778-4800 or 795-5704.


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FOI THE FUN OF LIFE or an investment. 1 BR/
1 BA condo, lovingly updated last year, ready to use
or rent this year. New kitchen, new tile floors. Bal-
cony overlooking pool. Comes fumished, ready to
move in. Weekly rentals allowed. Resort atmo-
sphere, close to the beach. $325,000. Call Denny
Rauschl at 725-3934.


DON'T MISS THIS ONEI Completely remod-
eled island duplex. 3BR/2BA on both sides.
Beautiful ceramic tile throughout this breezy
floorplan. Kitchens and baths newly updated,
too. Turnkey and already rented for the sea-
son. $1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at
713-4800.


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RARE COMMERCIAL LOT, perfect location
for doctor or lawyer's office or small retail
center. Zoned PRM $320,000. Call Cindy
Grazar at 778-4800 or 504-6176.


BRIDGEPORT Two units available. Both
furnished 2BR/2BA units. Heated pool and ex-
tra storage. Just steps from the white sandy
beaches, shopping and dining. Your choice of
Gulf view at $475,000 or Bay view at
$439,000. Both have elevator access. Contact
Cindy Grazer at (941) 504-6176.


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Lovingly cared for 2BR/2.5BA townhome offers hardwood
floors and immaculately remodeled kitchen with built-ins.
Easily converted to 3BR. Living area flows to extended
screen porch for true Florida entertaining Professionally
landscaped garden area with heated pool for hours of en-
loyment with private outdoor hot and cold shower. Open
decks on all levels with stunning views of the bay and Gulf
sunsets. A must see! Asking $699.000.
Call Liz Codola, Realtor
^ 941-812-3455


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Real Estate, Inc.
S310 ine Avlenue PO. Bo 1999 Anna Mana, FL 34216
Office 779-0304 Fax 779-0308 Tro Free B66779-0304
www.teamduncan.com


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GRAND OPENING LAND Sale! South Florida 10-
plus acres only $294,900. Huge savings on big ranch
acreage in south Florida! Gorgeous mix of mature
oaks, palms, pasture. Miles of bridle paths. Near Lake
Okeechobee. Quiet, secluded, yet close to 1-95 and
coast. Also, five acres $174,900. Great financing, little
down. Call now, (866) 352-2249, ext. 379.

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. 609. Sunset Bay LLC.

COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA. Phase I sold out.
Now offering new homesites in Phase II at Shine
Landing, a gated waterfront community. Be a proud
owner in this upscale community with boating ac-
cess to the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound and Atlan-
tic Ocean, plus clubhouse, fitness center, tennis,
swimming pool and private marina. Homesites as
low as $29,900. Financing available. Coastal Mar-
keling & Development Co., New Bern, N.C.,(800)
66-5263, www.shinelanding.com.

NORTH CAROLINA LAKEFRONT only $39,900.
Great all sports lake to fish, boat, swim or just relax.
Call for details, MLC (866) 920-5263.

COASTAL GEORGIA: Gated community, large
wooded water access and marshfront homesites.
Ancient live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. Water access.
From $64,900. Pre-construction discounts.
www.cooperspoint.com. (877) 266-7376.

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SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF Homesite
$208.03/month. Upscale golf community set
amid Dye-designed 18-hole course in Carolina
mountains. Breathtaking views. Near Asheville
N.C. A sanctioned Golf Digest Teaching Facil-
ity! Call toll-free (866) 334-3253, ext. 832.
www.cherokeevalleysc.com Price, $59,900, 10
percent down, balance financed 12 months at
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LAKE VIEW BARGAIN! Two acres, $19,900. New
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Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes this Saturday


Fivehomes on Anna Maria Island will be
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urday, March 19. The houses range from
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vance, $15 on the day of the tour.
The tour houses on Anna Maria Island:
6807 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach,
which owners Mike and Cindy Rushforth
call "a poor man's Frank Lloyd Wright."
They have spent two years renovating the
1950s house to bring it up to where they
want it.
524 74th St., Holmes Beach, owned by
Bob and Sue Moderhak,'with an entry boast-
ing hand-painted ceramic tiles they acquired


in Florence, Italy, while on a trip there.
100 Sunset Lane, Anna Maria, a spacious
Gulfside home to the many works of art displayed
by owners Kirk and Kathy MacKenzie, with two
fireplaces and porches on two floors.
216 Elm Ave., Anna Maria, which Werner and
Gay Schoenknect have developed into an impres-
sive home with an especially fine kitchen for the
chef of the house, Gay, a retired professional
home economist.
701 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a cracker cot-
tage that Tom and Chris Tollette rescued from
threatened oblivion and brought back to the form
it once enjoyed as "the party house."
Tickets may be purchased at the Anna Maria
Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,


Anna Maria; Anna Maria Island Chamber of
Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach;
The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes
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Anna Maria; Ginny's Antiques & Art, 5600
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and 9807 Gulf
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Island Discount Tackle, 2217 Gulf Drive,
Bradenton Beach; Ace Hardware-Crowder
Brothers, 3352 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach;
True Value Hardware, 5324 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach; LaPensee Plumbing Inc., 5362
Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Two Sides of Na-
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Mike and Cindy Rushforth
6807 Holmes Blvd.,
Holmes Beach
House No. 1
This wide, open floor plan home is laughingly
referred to by the owners as "a poor man's Frank
Lloyd Wright." Purchased four years ago, they
spent two years renovating the 1950s home, up-
grading and transforming the interior to capital-
ize on a remarkable vista of Spring Lake, one of
Anna Maria Island's best-kept secrets.
An indoor kitchen with custom cabinetry is
augmented by an outdoor cooking area on the
garden patio where the owners frequently enter-
tain. Fountains and attractive landscaping en-
hanre the natural vista of the lake.
A guest bedroom and bath with a private en-
trance are just off the kitchen. A master suite opens
onto the garden. Be sure to note the hand-painted
glass door to the den which the owners discovered
hidden behind a wall during the renovation.
The high wood-beam ceiling in the spacious
living room is made cozy with the fireplace, and
modern, nearly invisible track lighting highlights
the golden wood.
Glass sculptures of a court jester overlooking
the garden and a modem art form over the front
-entrance contribute to the Island ambience.


The Holmes Beach home of Mike and Cindy Rushforth.


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PAGE 4 HOME/Lifestyle M MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER


Bob and Sue Moderhak
524 74th St., Holmes Beach
House No. 2
Pause for a moment as you enter this cheery
yellow home to admire the beauty of the hand-
painted ceramic tiles over the doorway which the
owners acquired in Florence, Italy, during their
travels.
But one of the most striking elements of this
spacious home lies in the extensive use of vertical
glass block, creating an expansive circular dining
"nook" decorated with plates from Portugal,
above, and below, colorful decorative pillows.
The block continues along a wall of the garage
and through to the master bath, allowing light to
enter otherwise dim spaces.
A spacious kitchen overlooks the garden and
leads to the guest wing and den.
Custom-made built-in cabinetry maximizes
space in the master bedroom.
Just out the door is a screened lanai where the
owners relax amidst their garden and visits from
local tropical birds and, beyond, a wooden deck
leads to the canal.


The backyard of the 'Moderhak home features
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Kirk and Kathy MacKenzie
100 Sunset Lane
(off Beach Avenue),
Anna Maria
House No. 3
This modern, modernistic beachfront home
provides the most expansive view of the Gulf of
Mexico offered on this year' tour. Floor-to-ceiling
windows and glass doors offer no impediment to
the vista of sand, surf and sunsets.
The decorative bench at the entrance to this
spacious residence is a whimsical hint of the out-
standing collection of artworks the owners dis-
play throughout their home.
Proceed through the large kitchen, into the
dining area and beyond, to the living room, where
your eye travels from the majestic fireplace to the
custom-made rugs and sculptures. Also on the
main floor, is the guest bath, two bedrooms and
what the owners refer to as a "beach bath" with its
separate outside entrance, perfect to wash away
sandy toes before entering the home proper.
Up the stairway is a sewing room/office for
her and an office for him with built-in bookcases
and a custom-made desk. A fireplace and enter-
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owners and offers extensive decorations from
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home economist. Little touches, such as her collec---- -
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the home arts.
Off the living room, the decor of the master -
suite with its bay window showcases a Provencal
theme. On the floor is a sheepskin rug brought
back from a trip to New Zealand. One of the guest
bedrooms features a handmade antique quilt, a
family heirloom.
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Tom and Chris Tollette,
Rented by Leni Hagan
701 N. Bay Blvd.,
Anna Maria City
House No. 5
This cozy cottage must be one of the oldest
homes on Anna Maria Island, built before 1930
and abandoned for years before being restored.
During their extensive renovation they recovered
part of a desert scene mural painted in 1950 which
they painstakingly removed and donated to the
Anna Maria Historical Society.
The kitchen and bath, decorated with fish
tiles, were created during this renovation. The
screened lanai in the back of the bungalow is a
perfect place for friends to gather and chat while
enjoying the extensive landscaping.
On another historical note, one side of the cot-
tage originally served as a bay for the first;gas
station on the Island. This area was enclosed
around 1950. The house this was once known as
"the party house" because on Friday nights, resi-
dents rolled a piano outside into the street and
reveled until all hours.
And local lore has it that screen actor Robert
Taylor once paid the electric bills for this delight-
ful cracker cottage why, no one knows.


The Tollette-Hagen cottage must be one of the oldest homes on Anna Maria Island.


1 he screened porch is a popular gathering spot.


The cottage's cozy living room.


Eclectic furnishings add to the charm of this Anna Maria City bungalow.


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Six Cortez homes

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Organizers of the Cortez Tour of Historic
Homes had 97 houses to choose from, that being
the number of homes in Cortez that are on the
Register of Historic Places. They selected six of the
best, representative of the way Cortez used to be,
modernized-enough to be eminently livable but
without changing the basic houses.


There are officially five, as described in this
section of The Islander. The sixth.is their "surprise
house, the mystery home," and it will be on the
tour but not revealed before opening day Friday.
The organizers say only that it was built before
1900 and that they are tremendously pleased to be
able to guide visitors through.
Tickets for the tour are $12, with the price go-
ing to $15 on the days of the tour Friday and Sat-
urday. A map of the historic homes will be given
to ticket buyers. Visitors-may park at Coquina
Beach on Anna Maria Island or at the shopping


mall at 75th Street and Cortez Road, and ride
shuttle buses to and from the village.
Along with the tour will be a silent auction, and
items are still needed for it. It is sponsored by the
Cortez Village Historical Society, and donated items
may be taken to the village's community center, 4523
123rd St. Ct. W. Further information may be ob-
tained and arrangements made by calling 795-7121.
If 97 historic homes in one small village seem
a bit excessive, consider the fact that the village
itself is on the National Register of Historic Places.
It's easy to see why when you are there.


Barbara Ross
and Nancy Rowe
4519 123rd St., Cortez
This house has a double distinction, in addi-
tion to. being a Cortez gem it is the first home
of the first mairhal of the fishing village, and the
last home of onie of the village's tiea sured chain ic-
ters. "Popeye' L~e\\is.
Charles Lewis built the house in 1918 on the
first tract of land purchased in 1887 by his wife's
uncle, "Capt. Billy" Fulford, a first settler of the
area. Charles was born in Carteret County, N.C.,
where so many Cortez pioneers originated. He
came to fish, and when he wasn'tt fishing he lived
in one of the bunkhouses along the shore where
bachelor fishermen hung out.
SHis wife, Pearl, was daughter of the operator
of the first "runboat," a large vessel that carried
the village's catch to bigger markets in Tampa and
was a major people mover in those early days.
Charlie was appointed marshal when the town
was incorporated in 1912 and served until it "unin-
corporated" as a town. He was by all accounts a tall,
mild-mannered man. Pearl was as short and fiery as
he was tall-and mild, and they made a notable
couple. They reared two daughters and five sons, all
of them lifelong commercial fishermen.
Robert "Popeye" Lewis bought the house in
the early 1980s from surviving heirs. A devoted
bachelor in his later life, he lived there until his


Barbara Ross and Nancy Rowe are daughters of Popeye Lewis and heirs to his home.


death last July and his daughters inherited the
property. They have begun renovation and have
said they plan to keep it as a homeplace for other
generations of Lewises.


A large house by village standards, it has been
well maintained and has many early Cortez fea-
tures. The gabled hip roof is covered with C-
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Rochelle and Mark Bowers
4506 123rd St. W., Cortez
This is the home place of the Guthrie family,
whose founder "Capt. Jim" bought the land in
1889. His wife Charlotte was a cousin of Sallie
Fulford, the first woman of the pioneer families to
come to Cortez to live. Their son Raymond had.
the house built in 1910 and he and his wife
Frances lived there many years.
They were widely known as a most devoted
couple and Raymond named his fishing boat
Frances. He was a lifelong commercial fisherman,
beloved in Cortez because of his dedication to the
Church of Christ. He kept the congregation to-
gether, Cortezians said, between visits by itiner-
ant preachers. He led the singing and taught Bible
lessons.
Frances was a fastidious housekeeper, scrub-
bing the wood floors on her hands and knees and
seeing to it that there was a clean white starched
and ironed.tablecloth on her table, riot unusual
then among the pioneer women. She even kept
the outhouse as clean as most houses. Her hair
was so long that it touched the floor when she was
rocking in her chari and took the hairpins out.
The house has drop siding and a gabled roof,
typical of its 1910 era. The fireplace was added in
the 1930s and the porches enclosed. A giant oak
tree there was the particular prize of Frances.
Current owners bought the house sight-un-
seen a neighbor let them know that the owner
was thinking of selling and they jumped. They
were delighted to find hardwood floors, fireplace
and a large yard. Not so welcome was the fact that
the fireplace had been covered with drywall. They
took that down and went on to other restoration
work, which continues as they upgrade to make
the home comfortable for a growing family.


Karen Bell and Paul Brugger
12003 45th Ave. W., Cortez
The first of three unusually large houses built
in Cortez in the old days, Elverton Green hand-
built this one in 1925-26 after coming here from
his homestead on Fish Eating Creek in central
Florida. He and his wife Mary "Lizzie" reared
three sons and three daughters here, and genera-
tions of the Green family lived in the house until
2000.
Village historian Doris Green held court on
the wraparound porch, writing her classic book
"Fog's Comin' In" there. She also married couples
on the porch, for she was a notary public. The
porch was enclosed about 1950.
The exterior is clapboard siding and the porch
entrance clapboard kneewall. The brick chimney
on the west wall was for a wood-burning heater,
not a fireplace. The pyramidal roof is sheathed in
metal and the south facade features a small roofed
dormer with a Roman arch.
It has always been one of the best maintained
houses in Cortez, and current owners Karen Bell
and Paul Brugger are keeping up that tradition.
They refinished the floors and modernized parts
but have kept the house as original as possible so


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The Bell-Brugger home was originally owned by Elverton Green and his wife, Lizzy.


that it has "the older sense of home in Cortez."
They too reflect that older sense of Cortez -
she is a descendant of the Bell family and is an ex-


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manages the Star Fish Co. and its popular restau-
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Rosemary and Todd Fleck

4420 123rd St. Ct. W., Cortez
Built in 1927, this was the home of descen-
dants of two original families whose founders
came here before Cortez was Cortez. the
Fulfords and Moxas. Eugene and Louise Mora
Fulford lived here all their married lives and
reared a celebrated football pioneer.
Louise's mother died in childbirth and a rela-
tive took the baby to Chicago. She grew up being
treated as little more than a household worker, so
when she finished school she left them and came
to Cortez and a warm welcome by the large Mora
family.
She married Gene Fulford, a lifelong commer-
cial fisherman, and they started a football team of
their own. Fulford recalled that his first paying job
came when he was 9 and traveled the village be-
fore dawn, waking members of. his uncle's
fishboat crew.
Together they reared sons who starred on the
football field at Manatee High School. Outstand-
ing even among them was brother Clyde, who
could only kick a football barefoot but oh!, could
he kick it then.
The house is on land that originally belonged
to her father, Capt. Jose Mora. It is of "frame ver-
nacular rectangular" with two porches, one of
them now enclosed. The gabled roof has a sheet
metal surface. There are high ceilings that kept
houses cool before air-conditioning.
Rosemary and Todd Fleck, who live in the old
house and love it, have collected some stories
from Cortezians who tell of slipping over to
snatch fruit from trees in the back yard many
years ago. They have brought in vintage accents,
accessories and furniture from their Holmes


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Joe Hutchinson -
4416 123rd St. Ct. W., Cortez
Built by a Spaniard whose wanderlust be-
mused even the commercial fishermen of Cortez,
this house eventually became the home of a man
famed for his strength even among the strong
fishermen here.
The original settler was Capt. Jose Mora in
1907 when he settled down after years of happy .._
wandering. He came to the United States from .
Spain via the Canary Islands, spending time in
Key West and Tampa. Joe's Island in Tampa Bay
was named for him, though he spent little time
there as a fisherman after he finally settled -in
Cortez.
During his wandering around the Gulf Coast
he met Minnie Ladie of Starke, whom he married
and lived with on the Cobb homestead on Anna
Maria Island and then on Perico and ultimately in
Cortez where they reared nine children. Their son
Albert and his wife Stella inherited the home and
rebuilt it, using matenals from the original house.
Albert was famed for phenomenal strength, .
which earned him the nickname Gator. One of his .
better known feats that still lives on in Cortez lore
was picking up a car and taking it single-
handedly out of a ditch where it was stuck.
Stella was famed in her own right for her
cookingStella was famed innd her owfresh apple cake and right for hehr oe Hutchinson's Cortez home was first owned by Capt. Jose Mora.
cooking and her fresh apple cake and for the hun-
dreds of quarts of scallops she sold after gather-
ing them from the "kitchen," the shallow flats .
stretching down-bay south of Cortez where sea- -,. *.
food was super-abundant.
The house is similar to many others built in
the late 1930s, rectangular frame vernacular with
drop siding and gable roof. The interior has pine
floors and impressive ceiling and walls of son
grooved board called "bead board."






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A spacious front porch is perfect-for afternoon .. Hutchinson's antiques and memorabilia are
contemplation and people-watching. A patio s a popular visiting location. featured at his Cortez cottage.




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