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Skimming the news... Check out what's happening in Island business page 19 S Anna Maria Tile I ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ R i|l iIf I*li J Islander1r~j e .lGreetings wc Greetings from St. Patrick. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" St. Playa for St. Paddy's Day Playa Encantada condominium residents and friends came out in force, wearing' green, marching' and pedalin' hard, and having way too much fun in celebra- tion of St. Patrick's Day for the annual parade from Holmes Beach to .A .4,lnIla ria -just a wee bit early on Sun- day. At far right, riding in a St. Patrick's Day parade in a firetruck!- put the excitement level over the top for these two little guys, Seth Miller, 7, and brother Mason, 3, sons of Keith Miller, new firefighter at the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District . Islander Photos: Bonner Joy -, _.. ..R *-: ;- : .1 .". .- -' www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 19 March 16, 2005 FREE 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. 0~ arcT9 yzo 25e Historical - Siomes Tour2 t ent Auction .oes Tou.i r d S- l t Aut n ...- -; t'n- --- ______~ *'.Y h' fii k _____ -', - LIS C t-~LPL_--C e~ 194bBT-- ~ rC' I 1--.2-W7--r,7'.- Y, i IT I I I_ nlkMYXI'V-,S'IJ-EY ~ C~~ ~~~~ PAGE 2 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Land clearing begins for Arvida's Perico 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. -VWE - "AR -. -I - ~I~- i.-. Al- kF- Yi. ;. ~ Y5 4;2 r .- 7--ii ~3%I71 Clearing way for Perico condos 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. ,. *.B -s r S .-Continental Bistro You'll love our herb-roasted rack of lamb, served with our own pommery mustard sauce. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees and other favorites. 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MT i.r,, i ./. n, Music in Anna Maria City, such as performed by SJohn Dewey, has come underfire by city commis- sioners. Islander Photo: Joselin Presswood Music may have to go CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 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. 1. . 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? :rim ,, i Ig !' ...- -.........-- "--- Island Moose Lodge celebrates Mardis Gras Oscar "Doc" Walker and Rita Bailey danced to the Zydeco rhythm of the Gumbo Boogie Band at the Island's Moose Lodge Mardis Gras celebration. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Moose men, good sports David Ambrose, Roger Simard and Daniel Chaffee participated in a competition in which they dressed in clothes from bags given them. Simard won the contest. +. 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SALON SPA experience spa 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 778.5400 m ------- ---- .......... ------ r r( 01, PAGE 6 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 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. The Islander MARCH 16, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 19 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org. V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson- V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Robert Noble J.L. Robertson Preston Whaley Jr. V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org Jocelyn V. Greene, ads@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) 1993-03 " Sa rdannba l Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK 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 By Egan --- -- lion, 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. Judy Pruitt, Bradenton Beach Join Rotten O'Ralph for Corned Beef and Cabbage Thursda March 17! 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Date Name shown on card: MAIL START DATE: The Islander * Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 S c CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 * OR ONLINE AT islander.org U U PAGE 8 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 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. Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, the Rev Kenneth Gill, pastor. (383-6491) LTTINA AL_-o INTr2RIoR5 Ikb AWARD WINNING % IDEAS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME CALL 941-779-2106 S.ir .n l a -. 1 3 .i i .: T j 4 i .-r ' Palm Sunday, adult discussion class 9:30 a.m. , 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 for its renovation fund to refurbish the parish hall, the .bK OR Gallery and Framing ', f"".,, Art-Original, ,-. & i,, Signed & Numbered /y' Museum Quality '-,- Custom Framing / 6713 Manatee Ave. W. c Northwest Promenade Bradenton 792-4235 Island's only facility capable of hosting large charitable affairs. "This total far exceeds last year's casino income and will enhance the club's ability to provide greater support for the Island, area and international charities," he said. One of the largest individual beneficiaries of Ro- tary is Anna Maria Elementary School, he said. 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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 Bonner Joy '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 Learn to prune a palm March 23. 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. 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THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 11 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com Fun Fashions & Accessories Unique Gifts Year-Round Christmas Corner S3228 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach In the Anna Maria Island Centre Open Daily 778-4665 The O'Connor's and McNamra's "rolling Irish pub" kept its riders and the crowds along the parade route in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. 7 1. 9. 1'' t~ p * {. ,;. ,' ts I, I'cih i M al I .IsI 'i I .' 1" /fIli I~ OWE- OfIft Siht.'Paitt, A LhDa I)u 'I Lic Isllgiidl Ilbyeers OPEN AUDITION S THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY MURDER MYSTERY / Men & Women Kelley Woodland, of All Ages Director Sunday* Mar 20 7:30 pm (Run Dates May 12-22) 794-8762 Co-Producer The Herald Island Players Gulf Drive at Pine Ave. Anna Maria J Eric "A..v An " Rtoshln-lii pirated the hl n t ithe .Anna Maria Island Private1rs ship ti tih St. Parrick'q Day lllltill P U'l't B '1 Ji.'\v ; ...-~~, 'F-- s'r.I~ LAil~ 7 FD I I ;i'*l;. 'Jh~ -p~~T ...)1 *-'*'t" 4CT hi GILL STORE 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach IS&S Plaza, next to post office 779-9594 Free assembly and delivery on the Islands rl~E~3~4~-~.f~*~1 -E~E~Lt~~~L1~S~ir~: WIM S '~s PAGE J-2 MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER 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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Fantasy Travel Vicki 798-9272 Barbara 779-1839 Pieter 795-3900 Fa-tsyTrIe 630Crtz d.W.- raeno VSunday March 20 9:30 am Adult Study/Discussion 10:30 am Traditional Service with Choir (Nursery and Sunday school) Come worship and enjoy warm fellowship YOUR CHURCH AWAY FROM HOME! 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228 (941)383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com AL IGETCAE ENE I, M, %V dblbmwd&wad&6v 1. AN& &MMEMOM12% a m 1 -! And the survey says ... By Rick Catlin 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 be obtained at 778-0414. Come" Celebrate Christ Palm Sunday Worship Service: 9am and 11am Church School: Children 9am Adult 10Oam Maundy Thursday, March 24, 7pm Service Good Frida;, March 25, Noon service in Chapel .... J.Easter Sunday Worship Service: 9am and 11am ^ s{er 9ikmxrial rxtttmm unity QI pxrcd An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 www.roserchurch.coin Annie Silver center sale Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach will host its annual yard sale starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at 22nd Street and Avenue C in Bradenton Beach. 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. Anna Maria Garden Club invites you to a "Penny Flower Show" Wednesday March 16 1-3pm Judging done by all attendees with coins as votes! Roser-Church Fellowship Hall 512 Pine Avenue Anna Maria event sponsored by: STHe1 Islander 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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I II I I -III PAGE 14 0 MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER 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. Bealls catalogue features Anna Maria Island The latest insert catalogue from Bradenton-based clothing retailer Bealls Inc. for its spring beach fashions features an Island setting for the pictures. SPhotographs of the models were taken along the beach, at the Bradenton Beach City Pier, in front of an ice cream shop in Bradenton Beach and at other Island locations. 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Holmes Beach is paying for construction of a new Key Royale Bridge and will be reimbursed in a future DOT budget. 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- tered by the Florida Association of Counties. 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Home-kitchen cooks and bakers may drop off their goodies at the Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria, by noon Friday, March 18. The Center also wants volunteers to help with di- recting parking and giving directions during the tour. Those interested may call 778-6544. ,IsivwuiW Vislon Care SDo[Oglas K. BLck, O.D. 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 202 387-8772 Providing the personalized service and high quality you deserve! Comprehensive Eye Exams SFUll Selection of Eyewear 'ii l 5itI ses liSl. ,. Complete Eyeg lasses Stavrtri iti '''9 -i All Typhes of Co tact Leases Dr. Douglas K. Black Board Certified Eyeglass Service and Repar plometricPhysican 10 Years Exoerieince Located in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key Buy life insurance and save on your car. Shen you buy your life insurance from us through Auto-Owners Insurance, you'll receive special discounts on your car insurance. We'll save you noney. As an independent Auto-Owners agent we take great interest in you-as well as your car. 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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 Glor Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Worship Service Children's Sunday School f-" i& Nursery at 10:30am ,' Adult Bible Study 9 am www glonadeilutheran.com 6608 Manna Dnve Holmes Beach 4A 778-1813 ST. PATRICKOS OAj CELE13RAZIOn Feeling good again can begin with a visit to Island Chiropractic. 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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- 0746. *@OOeO@OOOOOeO O OOO0 OO0 OgO0' Anna Maria Elementary School menu * * Monday, March 21 SBreakfast: Waffle Stix, Churro, Cereal, Toast, Fruit S Lunch. 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T .j , PAGE 16 E MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER .7"E r itIE Ii 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- PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE PRESENTING FRESH PRODUmCE .- Yil - I .#""""4 , The Islander, Bistro Ooh La La! and Mike Norman Realty invite you ALL to meet this internationally known artist! 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Immerse yvourerlf in music or video and let a therapeutic hand Wax rTeatment take yor NiW7\' patients '/coLIme! 778-2204 ww.islanddentalspa.com Creating beautiful smiles on Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key THE ISLANDER N MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 17 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. .4. 2: -, : j; ' 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. 'P* ~~~1 .i' rh:l. ". II ~c: ii 1~~_II $:' ij ii ii PAGE 18 N MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 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 Islander Phoo: Nantcy "Amribrose [. Building donation Anna Maria Island ti Rotary Club Member Don Fernald, center, presents Rev. Robb Mongiello of St. -6 Bernard Catholic S Church a checkfor $500 for the church building fund. Also pictured is Frank SO'Malley, the chair- man of the church fundraiser and long- time friend of special Guest Johnny Lattner. THE ISLANDER N MARCH 16, 2005 U PAGE 19 Island Biz artist Artist James Johnson recently i relocated to Bradenton Beach from Key West. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose 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 PLEASE SEE ISLAND BIZ, NEXT PAGE From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points inbetween, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. 5508 Marina Drive - Holmes-Beach Mon-Sat 10-6 .- " Now Open Sundays 1-5 pro ': 779-0779 Handmade in Holmes Beach ISLAND GALLERY WEST An artists cooperative ORIGINAL ART AFFORDABLE Mon-Sat 10-5 -lP _. 5368 Gulf Dr. SHolmes Beach "Gulf, Gulls & Oats" watercolor Across From By Carolyn Whitmore 22x28 $195 Sterling Anvil Tel: 941-778-6648 www.amisland.com/gallery FREE art demonstration every Sat. 10am to Noon just a couple of beach-lovin' babes who operate the Island's favorite places to shop or just hang out, drink coffee and eat muffins. Giny's Ginny's at the Old I Ginnys f IGA B Jane E's "I'll Anties Art Bake If I Want To" S5602 Marina Drive, 9807 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach Anna Maria 779-1773 778-3170 *. ..- ^ ^ ool olechble The Olde Post Office Antiques and Eclectibles ,;. Antique District Flea Market Antiques & Neat Old Stuff Sunday March 20 10am-4pm i'n the parking lot 81 Nlanaiee Al, e E Bradenton Tues-Sal 10-5* Sun Noon-lpm 708-3500 RETIREMENT STORE CLOSING STHE MUSEUM SHOPPE c- . SU - T1 FINE ANTIQUES MARINE ART UNIQUE GJFTS EVERYTHING REDUCED BAYVIEW PLAZA 101 SOUTH BAY BLVD. ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA ACROSS FROM THE CITY PIER, ABOVE THE POST OFFICE 941.779.0273 ll \ I/ / ; I I I- I I --I~ I : li~:~"3;1 -- 3:_~3~ .3~i~r~xa 1Sli 1;1 -.- r -- - z. - - rrr------- ----~e~sl OU41NNY & JANE Ea.. PAGE 20 M MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER 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 everything except the fuel. It's the best alternative yet Capalbo's S HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET- $4.89 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.09 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday noon-9 to buying or renting a boat." 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 www.islander.org OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11.30am-10pm Full Bar 11.30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza WE'RETHE FRESHEST SEAFOOD ANDTHE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING The City Pier Restaurant plus...we've expanded our wine list! 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BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wed.-Sat.11 to 2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH & LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 p.m. (Closed Mon./Tues.) 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 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. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed on the Web at islander.org. Copyright 2005. 32,3,2 East Bav Drive r1 j.JexI 1o Walgr-ens .4 *-- J 778-7878 I ! ANY 3 , FOOT-LONG. I SUB rI: iI TRY YOUR SUB .L~ TOASTED! ,,,,,, . LIII ... I I ...... spt.w Fit to Eat Slpe- Deli-Style Restaurant .. c, ,u ll Dri.,. je r,-Je. 1:.- W a.,r..na Bark. Corned 778-0411 Beef & Cabbage .... ,daYI March 17 yaftirds Homemade Soups Daily Lunch Specials Sandwiches Pizza Beer* Wine a.p. BeLL fiH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught S Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, oPanfish and much more. SPlanning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! S DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! 794-1249 S4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida-- - E~~~~~=r;aie~ Old Frlrida Style An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat 1 lam-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 -Pmm- 71 . .I .. d I E ,- k ,'h J:?, ; - " -1 1 nThur--, : 4; `* ~ THE ISLANDER i MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 21 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- SCHINITZELHAUS - The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach game winning streak and ranked No. 1 in both polls. 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 66-65, a team that boasted three future NBA players in "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." - 4riss uff1 Pat Geyer, Proprietress I \* OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 -Is ,' - .. Patrick Ewing, David Wingate andReggie Williams. Georgetown had an explosive offerise and a suffocat- ing defense that held teams to a dismal 39 shooting percentage, best in the country. Villanova had barely made it into the tourne \ ith a mediocre 19-10 record, which included t\ o losses to Georgetown in the regular season. It had ne\ er ad- vanced past the Elite Eight, was unranked all season, 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. However, there are some sleeper teams to pick for your office pool for at least an upset victory or two. 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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. A B C D XL II'. 1L L 4. 3 30 L''LL &oiA dv. L~I .4,5 4:i 4I 4..24 55 6 ~2~,rI~jii~ij 1; rl.;l ;'!I'JjI 1~'.:j LII Thle ilTe ander 7 R 11111J 7~11I1 1111~ The Islander '1,1!'oq ;,,&Ie A MiTlllrjm':i 1 N1 1 14 9 r n 69 7CORTEZR.. 12 1Ae. jjaae ounlnP Area Transt "~4ii The Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals at all 3 75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9- 10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m., from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier. 1 Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along 5 Pine Avenue, where it turns around. Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach. Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the way and at all the stops, "The Islander" 7 sent me! Free MCAT ride guides available at The Islander. 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) s Islander Info: 941 778 7978 MCAT: 749-7116 GU.LF' BEA(AIES GULF BEACHES B C A B iF L," 1-i'jli i A jU I .I'J E F G H The Islander E F G H THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 23 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. PAGE 24 I'MARCH 16, 2005 W THE ISLANDER 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 UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED 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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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 in the paper. ;. '2 . .'-~v t4 -~) *A *a~;~r~ 9x -, -K, I - 1* *i!:. 'Art and Animals on Walk' set in Island Center "Art and Animals on the Walk" will combine the works of local artists and animals from the Wildlife Horseshoe winners Winners in the March 13 horseshoe games were Nancy Carlson of Holmes Beach and Adin Shank of Bradenton. Runners-up were Ted Grey of Bradenton Beach and Ron Pepka of Bradenton. The March 9 games were rained out. The weekly contests get under way every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 a.m..at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 EARLY RISER SPECIAL $4 Tues Fri 0+TAX 7-8am $55 Until Noon +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $45 Noon-2 pm + TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $2 After 2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART Call 747.] ,-943 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 to educate the public about local wildlife. "Come and bring your pets and children for a look at art and animals," the guild said. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-6324. Capt. Mike's .7- Charter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed Terra Ceia trout Mike Williams of Detroit, Mich., caught this 23- inch-long trout while fishing with Capt. Thorn Smith. Moon Dale AM HmIIG AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW 1 4 441 Il4 S C.:n H gr. Ti. T.rue l .- 1 6 la r Lo a rl- -I i :,., & SEA WALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 S 12044 Cortez Rd.. W. f J::^::c?='u7--rY-?s21^^^^'s^s:^^' PAGE 26 E MARCH 16, 2005 THE ISLANDER 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. . ..... -- 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 may be taken daily. _-7 , 7,7, 7 ...... 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. flounder, with a -fissess Goliath grouper today. Goiath groupergrouper 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 r' 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. ,A .., - 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,. --.-.- 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 --:~:.~s~-?~ *,:-: 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. / . ^^^:.,' ,' ,-.. m - 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. ... .. g ..... .'.. ',.:- S' \ - 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. PAGE 28 0 MARCH 16, 2005 N THE ISLANDER STERLING SILVER JEWELRY at. Cosmic Sense Jewelry, booth 228-230 at Red Barn Flea Market.' (941) 745-9010. 15 percent off with ad. Visit us at www.Floridasilverjewelry.com. Free shipping. RATTAN COUCH, three cushions, red and off- white floral design. Excellent condition. $150. (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- tures, pillows, etc. (941) 778-3062. 38-GALLON SALTWATER tank with warranty, complete with bio-filter, saltwater skimmer, glass lid, heater and oak stand. Used only three weeks. $395, or best offer. (941) 224-9418. HAMPTON BAY Room Air conditioner. 8,000 BTU, new in original packaging. New $359, asking $150. (941) 778-6561. SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE This enchanting home looks like it came from a Coastal Living magazine. Tropical paradise with private gardens and in-ground pool. Just steps from the shores of the Gulf beaches! Offered a $1,600,000. -GIRL SCOUT COOKIES available at The Islander, assorted varieties, $3.50 box. All proceeds paid to local Girl Scout troop. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421.. WHOLE HOUSE SALE: 8am-4pm Saturday, March 19. Tools, scuba, fishing, car, boat, water toys, con- tents of two kitchens and four bedrooms, sofas, tons of stuff! 408 Poinsettia, Anna Maria. North of City Pier on bay side. FIVE-FAMILY GARAGE sale: Inside 8am-4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March17-19,' Lots of antiques, collectibles, crystal, patterni glass, china, Limoges plates, books, furniture, sterling. vintage and costume jewelry, lamps, wrought-iron kitchenset, fabulous designer clothes, new gifts, household,. bric-a-brac and more! 218 84th St., Holmes Beach. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Yard sale. 9an-noon Sat- urday. March 19. OpenTuesday, Thursday, Friday Sand Saturday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941.) 779-2733. GARAGE SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, March 19. Treadmill, sewing machine, anchor, antique high chair, silver pieces, Christmas decorations, crab trap, glassware and much more! Three blocks soulh of clock tower on Bay Drive, Bradenlon Beach. ANNIE SILVERS COMMUNITY Center yard sale: 8am-? Saturday, March 19. Refreshments. Dona- tions may be dropped off at the center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach CLOSING APARTMENT: 9am Saturday, March 19. Small television, entertainment center, microwave, breadmaker, sewing machine, small washer, clothes, miscellaneous. 304-A 29th St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-2740. Sweeping Gulf views from this 3BR/2BA home with a brand new pool. Perfect family beach house on desirable north end. Just steps to the beach. Offered at $1,295,000. Call Green Real Estate today! COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE Ideal location in Historical Anna Maria Village This 3,000 sf building offers unlimited Potential for business opportunities. Combination storefront, gift shop, beach shop, rental shop, artist gallery or office space. Use the space you need and lease out the rest to help pay your mortgage! .:. Offered at $1,500,000. r e e n e 941 778-0455 www.greenreal.com 1 AI rr 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria J nlRMrL cO AMI OF ANNA MARIA ^ ~ Ken Jackson, 778-6986 woifi Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 LaRae Regis, 779-1858 TWO HOUSEHOLD SALE: 9:30am-2pm Friday- Saturday, March, 18-19. Furnishings, televisions, air conditioning unit, baby equipment, toys, clothing, miscellaneous. 520 Blue Heron Drive, Anna Maria, off South Bay Boulevard. THREE-FAMILY GARAGE sale: 8:30am Satur- day, March 19. 636 Dundee Lane, Key Royale, Holmes Beach. MOVING SALE: 9am-6pm Sunday, March 20,. Furni- lure, sofa, vacuum cleaner, armchairs, dining table with chairs, wickerfurniture, beds, mirrors, lamps, pic- tures, many kitchen supplies and more! 527 77th St., Holmes Beach. The last house on the right hand side. BINGO! Annie :Silver Community Center. Play Thursday through March 31, 7pm. Prizes, refresh- ments. Everyone welcome! Smoke free. 103 23rd St., Corner of Avenue C and 23rd Street, Bradenton Beach. For information, call (941) 778-1915. ISLAND GIFT BASKETS of the sun: For all occa- :sions. None too large or too small. 20 years experi- ence in the Hamptons. Hand-made cards ad. prints from local artists. 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Holmes Beach pam_voorhees@countrywide.com S Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. -- I -- I I I I I _ ~s~i~A~s~i~ r ~ -- I i i ' i I THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 29 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 The Hibiscus t ar.d ree Mediterranean flats nestled between the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and picturesque Coquina Reef. Carefree water-front living with all the luxuries and conveniences one would- desire. Two-car-plus garage, elevator, sparkling pool. Recently completed and ready for immediate occupancy. Model Open Daily Starting at$895,000 Tina Rudek (941) 920-0303 MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES o G MMAGNIFICENT 0^ -SUNRISES Breathtaking view of S Tampa Bay and the Sky- S. way Bridge. This bayfront home can be either single family.or duplex. Ameni- ties are identical on both levels. Luxury features throughout. Elevator takes you from ground level pool area to both floors above. A MUST SEE! 232 S. Harbor Drive, $1,500,000. JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 Virtual Tour at www.lrealtour.com/mls502440/realtor REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941).778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com DUPLEX: Elevated 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA enclosed lower area ,,i,,- with garage and stor- age. Both sides rented. '::"i'^' :, Property on Clark Spring Lake. Selling AS IS. $469,900. Please call Mike Carleton, Realtor, (941) 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545- 9591 evenings. .^ '-r I S.. ." -. . , 2BR/2BA Condo only steps from the beaches in Holmes Beach. Turnkey furnished and newer appliances make this condo a great buy. Rental history available. $464,900. Call Ted Schlegel (941) 518-6117 or Barry Gould (941) 448-5500. ~-- _..-.. 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 16 ILAND -- V PHONE: 941.778.6849 *TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACATION FAX: 941.779.1750 PROPERTIE6 LLC Licensed Real Estate Broker Ann Ceron TORTUGA WESTBAY A..._.. , POINT & MOORINGS Heated Pools, STennis Courts and Hot Tub with beautifully ,i manicured acreage. t The most comfortably residential condominium dn the island. TWO UNITS AVAILABLE NOW! 2BR/2BA upstairs unit with tiled entry and tiled kitchen. Glass-enclosed lanai with a view of greenbelt and water. Includes covered parking and partial furnishings. Reduced $425,000. 2BR/2BA downstairs end unit. Great views of the canal and greenbelt from the lanai. Protected by electric storm shutters. Many newer appliances are included. $495,000. Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones for a private viewina. a:seRe -v;& ra INN BEACH RESORT A, T. "I11w Bed t i&mn1tiltthe IaAI7*A PRri tCCig I -I~sIqI~, s.-IrIa, 2 MP, '.ii11131h1,J b' 1, ',If) Z-bath- rILinkori n u no .pI I LIVI LI I I C aIll 4hl' many, With $peatOCadar .t. T .. 1 I II, -)U-*I1 pi.'p.:I 1 1111111 1i l "d k'..r rl i tio Vi~E ii.i alld ..usp l') t.'niwi.tifln d . ~C -.ty'arL .drI. II .~ ~ h.~'i~I~l~tl ~i1.~b ~o.iq -.1' rrinrnI .J.1: h vi ''-1 .1 b n L (in i It u,:r 1411 P ?'I L' I lva ll III e k Ist RV-: Y ;wY i .. ~- j New I. ,,7e -~- --- -.. PAGE 30 N MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER A O E T u A NCot d YOGA-PILATES Anna Maria Art League. 9am Mon- day, Yoga/Pilates; 9 am Thursday, Yoga. Instructor, Preston Whaley Jr. Information, 778-3996. LET JANE AND her staff at Niki's Island Trea- sures conduct your estate sale or run a house sale, 35 years experience. Formerly Madison's LTD.of Sarasota. Call Jane (941) 778-4451 for appointment. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. AMI KIWANIS CLUB fruit orders benefit Island chil- dren. Order delicious oranges and grapefruit pack- .ages for shipment to friends and family from mem- ber Rich Bdhnenberger, (941) 778-0355. Order through May 2005. NEED A GIFT? Artists will design and create unique art, stained glass, paintings, painted furniture and more! Restless Natives, Island Shopping Center, 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2624. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. '"" : : ^ ' . FOR SALE: Enjoy the stunning Gulf views and glo- rious sunsets from this 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. The beach is located directly across the street. Soaring ceilings in master bedroom, walk-in closet, updated fixtures, hurricane window film, and storage galore. Enjoy the private heated pool while sitting on your garden terrace. $439,500. Paul T. Collins, PA 1 941-928-4062 941-954-5454 Prertie paultcollins@comcast.net Properties FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. 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.- CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. No closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard.-to-place loans. (941) 7 502 72r Holme 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 currently available on the island priced at $3,500,000. isit our Web siteat www.etshlls. ;.- site at- . BROCHURE Visit our Web site-at www.betsyhills.com -^ 79-2113 nd Street s Beach. Thi Islander Don't leave the Island without us. Call 778-7978 to subscribe. 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., .. 2BR/2BA condominium. Newly updated, :.... .' unit #234. ; ,:',-.. -.... : . FOR SALE BY OWNER (941) 778-6871 (612) 384-9076 The Neal Team -% A S Call about Island Properties Diane Harrison 941-544-3346 Dr. Nelson Neal 941-544-8987 Coldwell Banker Previews 423 St. Armands Circle* Sarasota www.GulfAndBay Paradise.com SUPERB DUPLEX JUST ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH! S.- low. ,- -, : ... :-- ,' :_. ,, ._ :. .;:._ -. -;-: .% '.:, : # f c' l "",'~~'.- ENUE C Do you want?... Elevated 4BR/4BA Completely renovated Garage parking Nice Decks Laundry Room for Each Low maintenance Beautifully furnished Only I block to beach S Best duplex on the market' $689.000 S You've just gotta see it! Call Jon4RealEstate Direct 941-920-0832 .'-... -~~. ....1 r' Srr THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 31 TRNSORATONCotiue FSHNG& HATES EL ANE 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 . distance to all that li -1 .' 1. n', has to (I. i r -ni -- - --- -- .- --. --- 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. Call Marianne Correll, a Top Producer, (941) 778-6066 '/, ,- -;,. --, -p.- .." SProperty TV Alanaice MlLS as ,.)t 3/' S SFR. Condo & Duple. I . ,4 - IJudy Karkhoff Realtor SRealtor attended Anna Maria El management and Leasing 9/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 262 \~es Median Price: $787.000 Total Pending: 118 Median Price: $595,000 4 totall Sold Since 1/1/05: 57 Median Price: $560.000 4 Annual Rental: 2BR/2BA with loft at Perico Bay Club GXu/AAs Gulfstreamoo^. J RFIKM Realty 941-778-7777 V 66-2669911 ementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School M -i ?I- - - N -- -- .... :,, ;: = s .. *i; *: i ~i~E?;~s~;RP~~~i;;6;s~~EiS~=~i*~E~;;~~ I PAGE 32 E MARCH 16, 2005 E THE ISLANDER A DC m LA 1FED HEATHCAE SRVCE Cntiue SRV- ESCotiu. 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 It lin ll:,.:.r-. boat dock available, 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 .. .. ,: : lush, tropical landscaping. Beautiful floor- S.' ..i .... r, a ming, natural stone and red Oak. Tastefully I, ': : .turnkey furnished. Perfect beach house! 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- tiful 2BR/2BA condo with wonderful Gulf views. Must see! Offered at $ 829,000. 941-807-4661 heatherabsten@yahoo.com KEY MORTGAGE CORPORATION iHcense&Mortga ge BrokagBusiness Free Prequalification * Purchase or Refinance Second Home SInvestment Property SForeign National Programs 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Local Island Specialist Celebrating 15 Years We'll come to you Call (941) 778-8553 Today HOLMES BEACH CANAL FRONT CONDO Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your screened lanai overlook- ing a canal. Updated, furnished 2BR/2BA condo in move-in condition. Heated pool and spa, tennis courts and lush tropi- cal surroundings makes this a perfect is- and retreat. $485,000. IB#504847. GOLF FRONT CONDO S2BR/2BA furnished condo directly on the golf course in excellent condition, screened lanai and lush tropical- sur- roundings. Heated pool and spa, tennis court, sauna, clubhouse, exercise room and billiards. Close to beach, shopping and hospital. $189,900. IB#505061. Denise Langlois *9. 1(941) 751-1155 (800) 448-6325 lusl visilinl paradise? You can keep up on the Island "action" with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island." You'll get news about three Island city governments, Island people and more. Call (941) 778-7978 and charge it to MasterCard or Visa. Or visit our office and subscribe in person - 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. Subscribe online and visit our weekly limited edition: www.islander.org . . ~"- ~k r -; ~r~. b .1 THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 33 \ THERE'S A TREASURE . HIDING ON : ANNA MARIA ISLAND LET "MEL" FIND IT FOR YOU! M :E;L LIEIERIE;I Lc, 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, Fl 34217 - DiamonS]hII. ores R --lty[ Ii Ll~ im~ icesdRelEtteBoe "Dial" DEBBIE DIAL Realtor Office: 941-779-1811 Cell: 941-400-1172 Sdialdebbie@diamondshores.com The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Thanks for saying sawit in The Islander!' S uf-Bay Realty r of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 56( t~e &trt/teet ",z ea" North Beach G VIllage #55 3BR/2.5BA townhome, i completely renovated and turnkey furnished. -. A must see. Only I i Bhn $539,000. VI RUNAWAY BAY, updated 1 BR/1 BA condo just steps to the beach. Great rental property. Turnkey furnished, heated pool, tennis courts and community fishing dock. $355,600. r| it ISLAND GETAWAY, beautifully remodeled 2BR/2BA single family villa. Turnkey furnished. Quiet Holmes Beach location. One block to the beach and a view of Spring Lake. $377,600. 4/ pson Schulz... r/Associate Trust a professional with more than 20 years experience to handle your real estate needs. Home Sales Property Management SCommercial Leasing Vacation Rentals Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 *toll free 1.800.772.3235 www.jim a n person realty.com e-mail: jimsrealtyco@aol.com I Th Islander Since 1992 ANNA MARIA S iCoast 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 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANIA MARIA L MLS SiiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Simply the Best 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. ....... *..... . 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. ... - *. ...'*" ..**,'.1^ ,:.. : .; 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. ., 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. ..... .: '; 4' " \ : 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. ----- --,,- , A 1 a,.,,: "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 ., .- 0. 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 I I PAGE 34 S MARCH 16, 2005 W THE ISLANDER 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. wwwl.slander.org S1 9 5 BA rQ (0) 7-84 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT 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. Great Investment Opportunity ISLAND FAMILY ,: ,-,RESORT ,-i Three homes, lush tropical landscaping with pool. STrude Moyer (941) 518-8189 125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach toll free (866) 316-7253* www.titstinbradenton.com One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. . -iII A r n &.* d, "RrI Ii: J ,, l', .'. Il ... e R on. rh.- i.' . 1941) -6S1-988 1 24 hours or i S00) -5905. 0 : C.. :E lp CHASE (8 11 tit. AA,-, M ;.. .. ,; .. .... .. ..... ..... .- .. .:..: ... ... ... ...... ... -. :.- ." 1I Gail Tutewiler Top Producing Realtor 941-705-0227 Toll Free 1-866-587-8559 GailTutcRE@aol.comn 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. THE ISLANDER. The best news since 1992. .. L- .. T .. : i $1 00,000's. 1,, ,4br unitsavailable now. Introducing Bay Pointe at Cortez West Bradenton's newest condo residences. Phase 1 introductory price starting loi $100,000's. 1,2,3,4br unitsaVailable now. Close to beaches & shopping. Limited introductory pricing! Call John Luchkowec Sor Pat Bates at 877-469-4753 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. or 941 -350-4326 Gulf-Bay Realty Over thirty y'ea's Qf combined Real Estate ilcs experience and 70 Vacation Rentals on Anna Maria Island. IC * :P ;t . '~A~AAj kA A / Call me! I have more clients waiting to buy Son Perico Island! Call Sue Carlson, Broker ,, 941-720-2242 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria i .. ..; ..~ $ i- r a :;~f. , :y THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 H PAGE 35 V A NDR CAS 1 F I E I.e. 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 www.islander.org. -. '- ,. :. :' S. .a Beautiful 3BR/2BA home with private dock, No bridges to Cuiil -.. i i :.,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 JjaJco012 Iie iJ7arle/ 527 74th Street H ,Ju,-. lI,-t iju t ,:.i-ic h,"u,- il.;.ln '-n.-.li 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 ', ... / EAl ESTATE 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! Mike Norman * SRealty Ne 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 I ,, i, ,,, I, . Best Team! 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. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PIV 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 ne h: r hoo. 9 .5' ,, . i ,- : -, .', ,' -" W e- A t ih s l n ' 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 PAGE 36 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. SandY's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of Service Quality & Dependable Service. Iice Call us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. 7 3 Licensed & Insured 1H ( A r Me PM I T INT1 Residential Commercial / Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price. Ucensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist I Replacement Doors and Windows SSteven Kaluza Andrew Chennault i Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 *WAGNEL REALTY + - 22N17 C UL DDRVE NORTH BRADENTON BEACII, rL 4217 SINCE 1939 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR. - Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 . E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com f.t ' SHARON VTTJ.ARS ^ (941 Direct (941) 920-0669 5 , Direct Realtor %!www.rentalsonainn1qnaria.com RIM~IGulfstream Realty ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County. Sarasota,'Bradenton & Tampa Airports BAY WEST [ LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP. LA UNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron* PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton *794-5053 ClviM WINDOW S CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES SProfessional* Experienced Trustworthy S Call Chris Myers Ask About Our Special Discounts! We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing Maintenance 1 (941) 746-4191 COOCEAN-AIRE CONDITIONING, INC. -ML-- hL 1h,3h RA0034333 I S L ND C AS S I-IE 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. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you-can place clas- sified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org, you can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. Fppl --ow w w ISL-AND RC AS IID 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. 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Date Name shown on card: SBilling address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill SE-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] I The Islander 1 Fax: 941 778-9392 5404 Marina Drive e sr Phone: 941 778-7978 Holmes Beach FL 34217 U.. l/. -LJ lE-mail classifieds@islander.org THE ISLANDER' MARCH 16, 2005 E PAGE 37 0 - Pw1IVTIV7 G4b/,,ff ;A, rinef1.e/faefi,/I "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 778-5594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 7 -5 778-3468 SJames King J.-.3 Painting & Renovation For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. .-. mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. .. '; Call Junior, 807-1015 -; LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting -Cabinet refinishing SFurniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 ISLAND LUMBER AN HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 DELTA E N G I N E E R S INSPECTORS CONSTRUCTION M A MANAGERS ENGINEERING Developer Turnover Studies Construction Defect Consulting Concrete & Wood Frame Restoration * Reserve Studies Moisture Intrusion Investigation Structural Design/Engineering Condominium Conversion Studies 6497 PARKLAND DR., SUITE C SARASOTA, FL 34243 PH 941-727-2600 FX 941-758-5012 delta-engineers.com MERCER UPHOLSTERY THOUSANDS OF FABRICS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE 7 ,-... 778-7 06 5345 Gulf Drive, Suite 100 In the Holmes Beach Business Center Join us in our Bucs Coffee Garden and Cigar Lounge 9am-2pm & 5:30-9:30pm Senior Discount 129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT. Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: Mar. 28 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com PAc. 38R i MARC.T- 16. 2005 I THE ISLANDER S LA ND E RA LA SA AF' ED RELETAECntne OHRRELETTEOHR ELESAECotne 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 778-0455 x .: -,.,. l.^ reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com 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 down! Tax repos and bankruptcies! No credit OK $0 to low down. For listings (800) 501-1777, ext. 1299. CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. Cindy M. Jones .'- GRI, CRS, Sale Associate 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 ,, G*ulf-Bay Realty M L of Anna Maria Inc. S ::ii., I 941-778-7244 S5309 Gulf Drive S ;:. i:" '"::.. "-',-- Holmes Beach 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. ,- : . ', _..'.' 'i h ...* 11 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. A ,. ... '1.: - 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. Island Living ; BF ...@^ -a _, ....i^ -;.- ',I S. | ..- I. 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 .DUNCAN 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 Para i s e Rel-,1 7-4800 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. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. I -mu me L L ill I I THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 PAGE 39 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 4.24 percent fixed, one-year balloon, OAC. LAKE VIEW BARGAIN! Two acres, $19,900. New waterfront community on one of largest, cleanest, mountain lakes in America! Hardwoods, views, com- mon area with beach!-Country road, water, utilities. Low financing. Lakefront available. Call (800) 564-5092, x96. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! - .1' opa~ The per L' I A 1: a r .9- .1 ,l * ST. PATTY'S RV SALE! March 17-20. Nation's #1 selling RV's! Low sale prices! Giant Recreation World, Melbourne (800) 700-1021. Orlando (800) 654-847. Daytona (800) 893-2552. www.grwrv.com. PIONEER BUILDING SALE! Rock bottom prices! Beat next price increase. Go direct; save. 20x26. 25x30. 30x40. 30x44. 35x50. 40x60. 45x90. 50x100. 60x180, others. Pioneer (800) 668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory deals. Save $$$. 40x60 foot to 100x200 foot. Example: 50x100x12 foot= $3.60/sf. (800) 658-2885 www.rigidbuilding.com. FISHING FOR a good deal? Lookin The Islander, 778-7978. STEEL ARCH BUILDINGS! Genuine SteelMaster Buildings, factory direct at HUGE Savings! 20x24, 30x60, 35x50. Perfect garage/workshop/barn. Call (800) 341-7007. www.SteelMasterUSA.com. STEEL BUILDINGS EZ BUILD AISC certification. Office/warehouse, shop/garage, Arena/barn, hang- ers. A plant near you! Will beat any price or $205. (800) 993-4660. www.universalsteel.com. *' W is VILLA SIENNA VILLA SORRENTO VILLA ROMA VILLA MILANO 4005 4TH AVE. 4003 -4TH AVE. -004 5TH AVE. 4006 5TH AVE. e Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residentiallinvestment development in the Island's history. Pre-construction prices with rmanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnificent 4 bedroom. 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fire- ces. hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A half block to public beach, restaurants, utiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1.250,000. F- wonder in 34 years o iternatonal qReas Estate. i ' never iad a prperi not sell! Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com Buvj Me! ULTIMATE BEACH COTTAGE $525,000 One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all the trendy restaurants and bou- tiques. Room for pool. 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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 Beach; Lori-Ell's Hair Designs, 401 Pine Ave., Anna Maria; Ginny's Antiques & Art, 5600 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria; 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- ture, 110 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, and 101 S. Bay Drive, Anna Maria; Robyn's Nest, 7427 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Rod & Reel Pier Park Key Royale I : Restrooms * Shuttle Parking Optional parking at Roser Church for shuttle to #4 & 5 Home tour photography by Jack Elka and Paul Roat. Text by Jim Hanson and Paul Roat. f ~t\won't~ keepr you L Iftl MakN YOUN feel. light on your feet. 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Bradenton (off Cortez Rd) 941-748-2187 Ia. Family owned and operated.. ~e~""~"+d~"~""~N"~'"~"Aab""~"""""4ura~B ; "' '" '-"' I , ,:.,1. THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 HOME/Lifestyle PAGE 3 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. The spacious living room. 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 extensive landscaping and decks. -- -7 .d ( .. Pr, A Anna Maria island Quilt : 1 5 R,,A I A;,, A -"''W *' AAProud Sponsor of the 2005 j "land Images: A Rerospectiveo J Tic t -i'1 | l .. , Dra\\ iMu. SLairdaN, March 10) J GREEN REAL ESTATE y. 'Giir Er. ri "'n. 1.rio I 0 -I '-i.1 nre. i or :i ?T k .e rh,:,n e to S ths e ld '1 Tikt r ilaC l atG enR alEtt . {~ Dr\\infg Saud\ lac 0 GR E REAL ESTATED '),': ',_,tC, t ,.- .1:,,.. 9Ji--5] 5 2e r e-l,7,,r : All loar V, A S'UIALT BUL LDER ,,. l c,.na' De:,nign e Nc,\' HoIli,:- R e.i.oJ.. i- We .can build the home you've always dreamed about. 5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-7127 This canalfront Holmes Beach home is owned by Bob and Sue Moderhak. .4 -Li.L'dlJC1 L 1lani OuerloolCks the pool anId cain1l Ofj 'tit' A Ioerhal IihousL'. THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 HOME/Lifestyle PAGE 5 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- tainment center enhance the huge master suite. Th io home of Kirk anId Cathi AlacKeni:e is at thi bea ch cIud ot B'each A.Lcnh in AInima A liiria Citl. A large, bright kitchen is a high- light of the MacKenzie home in Anna Maria City. Spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. iXamily Busine for more than 27 YEARS Sally Norman- Mike Norman Greig 14 Years' Barbara Gentiluomo 26 Years Ron Chovan Chet ( 14 Years 19 Kathy Caserta 3 Years Marianne Norman-Ellis 7 Years We hope you enjoy your tour of homes in the state treasure of the Historic S Fishing Village of Coleman Cortez Lisa Co Years 13 Yea Vic Caserta 1 Year Claire Lasota Secretary Mike Norman Realty INC Evelyn Mitchell 23 Years llier Rochelle Bowers ars. 6 Years Rolando Rubi 1 Year I -' Carla Beddow 4 Years 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 www.mikenormanrealty.com 3101 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH ~IY -- -- = ---~ --------, I~- PAGE 6 HOME/Lifestyle N MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER plan and overall design that was created by the owners and offers extensive decorations from their travels around the world. Gay A trip up the central staircase leads you to an --. airy island retreat in a palate of whites, blues and = yellows. The spacious kitchen affords plentiful cooking ''-- I space for the lady of the house, who is a retired home economist. Little touches, such as her collec---- - tion of small shells serving as buttons on the val- ances in the breakfast area, suggest her acumen in 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. SBamboo floors inside lead. to a.large lanai, .. . floored with pau lope, a dense South American ""' A .. wood, which overlooks plantings carefully -.... planned to provide privacy. And to saveyou hav- The Schoenknect home on Elm in Anna Maria City has a welcoming entry. ing to count, there are 2,200 stainless-steel screws that were drilled and placed in the tough,.heavy . wood decking by Werner himself. High ceilings are a feature thorughout this comfortable home The sheepskin rug in the master bedroom was brought back from New Zealand by the Schoenknects. ..... -.FOR SUPERIOR ROOM AND MEDIA 7- C B- -Z H ig h ie ailing aree .a (94.....ma5aamM obime730-0.thi i" -q_: -a-a a-a----ma aVignette EveScape window shadings..a T.FOR SUE PERIOD S"..ROOM ....94)78-52 Mobi-e 730-05AND MEDIA1 THE ISLANDER E MARCH 16, 2005 N HOME/Lifestyle PAGE 7 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. UF-I a. a-4.& PAGE 8 HOME/Lifestyle 0 MARCH 16, 2005 8@@r3 tToe Teno ef Jf;jter;e Jff.,ej &' c;&elt Aeft;el 1 Cortez Bridge 41 Nd Cortez Road 0 N r Community Center and Silent Auction Six Cortez homes chosen from 97 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- crimp metal and the porches have been enclosed. Reputation Resources ~ Results Tinad our own bit o paradise Pat Palmeri-Bates aI .i.a-.. y ..,. John Luchkowec Bradenton I- 0 45th Ave. 0 0 0THE ISLANDER 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 THE ISLANDER U MARCH 16, 2005 E HOME/Lifestyle PAGE 9 Rochelle and Mark Bowers' home was origi- nally owned by "7." Raymond Sand Frances ,.SpT ".v ~ Guthrie. A spacious deck partially surrounds the Bowers' home. The Bell-Brugger home was originally owned by Elverton Green and his wife, Lizzy. 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- ecutive of the A.P. Bell Fish Co., and Brugger manages the Star Fish Co. and its popular restau- rant. S. '" Emily Anne Smith For more information or a personal presentation, contact Barry Gould at 941-448-5500 Or Ted Schlegel at 941-518-6117 Pre-construction prices Online at www.palmgables.com start at $1,550,000. 3001 GULF pRBB rrW9BBBK&ffiH, FL 34217 PHONE: 9i41:.77.6849J~ PPL PE: 0077.99 SIZZLInG SOLE! nEW 6 ESTATE FURNITURE ^j, Complete estate bedroom S 'sets from $299-$1,799. : Estate dining room sets, $299-$2,799 more than :; -.-- 75 to choose from! S Estate sofa and loveseats, $299-$399. Sleeper sofas $99-$299. Large selection of model home living room sets. Complete line of mattress iiIi sets (factory blemished Sand factory over runs) BRADENTON BARGAIN CENTER Mon-Fri 9-6:30 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 10-4 Fast Delivery MC, Visa & Discover Financing Available 1910 14th St. W. Bradenton 755-9394 747-2959 PAGE 10 HOME/Lifestyle E MARCH 16, 2005 0 THE IS] 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 _ -- ." ,l."- ,a -. -. . : L:; . L- :::l ." - - : .- '- W .-i e-" .. .: '- ..6 .' .- ': :. :.:. ,, -.- -, " * Vr. The Fleck home, originally owned by Eugene and Louise Mora Fulford, was built in 1927. A cozy backyard is.a nice addition to the house. The Fleck's decor features colorful bottles and Rosemary's stained-glass creations throughout. Savor Europe on your tour! T"res cikicr CONTINENTAL BISTRO 4 Brunch or lunch at Obh La La! will put just the right touch on your tour of Anna Maria Island homes .,. Real French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, Fresh Grilled Tuna, Caesar and Salad Nicoise, Club Sandwich on Croissant, Fresh Gulf Grouper, Steak Cheval, Lobster Bisque, Gazpacho, French Onion Soup and ... MORE! Brunch/Lunch 11-2:30 Wed.-Sun.* Sunday Breakfast 8 a.m. Dinner from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 Why get soa.. ke d? Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Dries Fast! In Hours ... Not Days! Tile and Grout Cleaning, Too! 778-2882 or 387-0607 V fSA,. Larry and Nancy House Owners SServing Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key * THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 16, 2005 0 HOME/Lifestyle PAGE 11 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." ,1 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. We're TotacUy Global! More In fact, we're read all over the globe! ,.o" More than 1,400 PAID print subscribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United States. We go to Alaska, England, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearly all points in between. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." 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