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the news ... Don't forget to 'spring ahead' Sunday ... inside. > Anna Maria - - -"e slaineper school groundbreaking, page 4. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" - www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 21 March 30, 2005 FREE Island beach renourishment could begin by May By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Emergency beach renourishment forAnna Maria Island could begin as early as mid-May, according to project manager Charles Stevens of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Jacksonville. Stevens said the project contractor has not yet been ,elected, but bid packages have been mailed. Propos- alks re due at his office by April 12 and the contract will be ai arded April 22. A mid-May start is anticipated, he said, and the Corps will give the contractor until Aug. 20 to com- plete the project. "But we certainly expect they will do it in a lot less time," Stevens observed. He did not know if G great Lakes Dock and Dredge Inc., the company that- performed the 2002 beach renourishment project, had requested a bid package. The emergency renourishment was necessary after 'our hurricanes swept through the area last year, scour- ing a large amount of beach sand from the Island. The federal government approved emergency beach renourishment for a number of beaches in Florida, in- cluding Anna Maria Island, shortly\ aftei the storm sea- son ended. PLEASE SEE BEACH, NEXT PAGE Paradise lost is found By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Jimmy Buffett can eat his cheeseburger in paradise -- and keep playing his music. Faced v. ith the possibility that Island-style music could be banned in this slice of island paradise, Anna Maria city commissioners at their March 24 meeting ironed out a compromise to the outdoor dining ordi- nance that allows "amplified" music until 10 p.m. The compromise, however, allows such music only at the two current locations that have outdoor "ampli- fied" music: The Sandbar restaurant and the City Pier Restaurant. Other restaurants or new establishments will have to be content with "acoustic" music outside, or keep the musicians indoors. Commissioners were originally divided, on what options they wanted in that section of the outdoor din- ing ordinance pertaining to music. Commissioner Dale Woodland wanted to "leave it the way it is" and allow all outdoor amplified music as he considered the options "restrictive." Commissioner Duke Miller had originally favored no outdoor amplified music. "My position hasn't changed," he said, but he was willing to compromise on the option that would "grandfather" the Sandbar and City Pier as long as those establishments met the city's noise ordinance requirements and amplified music ended at 10 p.m. nightly. The commission had originally suggested a 9 p.m. end to amplified music during the week and a 10 p.m. finish on weekends and holidays. Commissioners Linda Cramer and Carol Ann Magill agreed to those conditions, as did Commission PLEASE SEE DINING, PAGE 3 a'.^^~..- ,. .. .,'y .. .. --,, 3. .. ._.. +. . Blown away The high winds of March 23 blew away the parking garage at the Martinique condominiums in Holmes Beach and caused other. damage on the Island. West Manatee Fire and Rescue and Holmes Beach police responded to the incident. Islander Photos: (top) Don Meilner, (left) Capt. Ernie Cave, WMFR. 'I ii __ PAGE 2 N MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Holmes Beach sex offender leaves Island The convicted sexual offender who had been liv- ing at 4500A Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach as re- ported in the March 16 Islander has packed his bags and left for the mainland, according to the Florida De- partment.of Law Enforcement Web site. The man's new address is 2202 Ninth Ave. W. in Bradenton, ac- cording to the FDLE. The FDLE also listed convicted sex offenders liv- ing in Holmes Beach at 3501 Sixth.Ave., 109 36th St. and 6400 Flotilla Drive. All three have been released from supervision, but are required by state law to list their addresses with the FDLE. A convicted sexual offender still under police su- pervision was listed at-111 Fourth St. S. by the FDLE. In addition, two convicted sexual offenders, both no longer under supervision, were listed in Cortez, one at 4203 129 St. W. and the second at 11900 Cortez Road. There were no convicted sex offenders living in Anna Maria, according to the FDLE. All the sexual offenders listed by the FDLE-for the Island and Cortez are men. 'Bird-A-Thon' here will benefit Audubon A "Bird-A-Thon" whose participants will count bird species on Anna Maria Island and the nearby parts of the mainland will be April 9. It is free to participants, who will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the northeast part of the Palma Sola Causeway. Those interested should register before the bird count with Nancy Ambrose at 518-4431. Ambrose said that the event is a sponsorship affair, with the money members-solicit from their sponsors going to help the Audubon Society's Manatee County branch build a "bird blind" at the Felts Audubon Pre- serve. Last year.participants tallied 63 species of birds. .l:.;f~ 'i~.~.: c. ~~:.. . . . .- :,-i::-_-~qji:~.O~~s. .. . . :--;-:i:::::'. ... . .::: :-'.j~'.;l i_.:i~:1:~:-~- --- - -- - : : -:-. I- - ;:: -... --- m m . . --:1 : ::: -l + - - -- -- . . ... ..... ..... Beach project could start by May CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Stevens said the emergency renourishment won't extend the beaches out 100 to 200 feet as the 2002- project did, but will add only that amount of beach sand that was lost due to the hurricanes. That's about 400,000 cubic yards of sand, he said. Only those sections of beach that were renourished in 2002 will be part of this project. Stevens said he couldn't release a cost estimate figure yet, but 100 percent of the funds are from fed- eral sources. "We have to wait and see what amount is bid and compare it with our own estimate first," he said. Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker had initially recommended that the county opt out of the emergency plan because the Corps could not guarantee quality sand for the Island. After several meetings with Corps officials in Jacksonville, ho\ e\ er, Hunsicker became convinced the sand wouldd be of "high quality" and changed his recommendation. ThNeaaChef front oJ n Sandbar re- ranti, ,itia S..,i just 'rmy C:irps Of Engineers emer- gency beach renourishment project for the Island that officials hope will begin in Islander Photo: Rick Catlin County commissioners quickly approved the project. Hunsicker and Rick Spadoni of Coastal Engineer- ing and Planning of Boca Raton will be involved in monitoring the project. The emergency renourishment will take place at the same time as turtle nesting seca-son which officially begins May 1. Stevens said the Corps would work closely with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers to ensure turtles do not become disoriented if they arrive on the Island during the renourishment. Perico convenience store staying Owners of the Timesaver convenience store and gas station on Perico Island say they have seven years remain- ing on their current lease of the property and will remain open for business. The story in the March 23 Islander re- garding the sale of property on Perico Island to an Arvida- St: Joe related company,had reported the business had been sold when, in fact, it is the property that was sold. SEARCHING FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR? -, tL 1 i ,,ur ,;,: ,' r t r .i l i -, r .? _- ti .. i ,.,t' u i. ._, 11 ii i ,_''.- ,_ '- I ,.'t ( i ^ /;,i. .,i' i ,.' i L L ,- J .. 'C F., --t .,_,t .r 1, t; r' | C t' P : ,, r ... i,. ..r .. i f, t. i ,'1 [i ,' i i i .-' ,' i ,.r., ,, 'l ; r ,. i']; f]" n r.1. L,,,, / ',,,,i/', r ,' ,2 : I,.1 h. 1 ,* I I --, -1 1 : .. f ", . . 4 ,j. iI.,I. ,, ''~' - I :' I W SE( .rYRITL s ihl I- I I -, ;I,, ,, ,',. A lil- A THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE 3 Cortez village getting left- turn lane this year By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent APAC Southeast will put a left-turn lane in Cortez Road for $2.5 million starting in August.. The contract was awarded last week by the Florida Department of Transportation for the controversial project, which has been discussed and cussed in the historic fishing village for years. The middle lane will run from 119th Street on the east to the mainland approach to the Cortez Bridge. It will considerably widen the main street through Cortez, for the plans call for a wide left-turn lane with a traf- fic lane on each side. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will widen the old road further, as feared by some Cortezians who fought the project fang and claw until they were overwhelmed by other residents and the state and county govern- ments. Opponehts fear the improved road will lead to more traffic to and from Anna Maria Island, and Bradenton Beach residents expressed similar reserva- tions, feeling there's already too much traffic in their city. But the road is too dangerous to leave it as it is now, DOT argued, what with traffic increasing with every new family moving to the area. It will "improve traffic flow efficiency," the state said, which Cortezians said was just what they were talking about. The thoroughfare will have pedestrian crossings as safe as engineers can make them, and medians in.the sections where there is no cross street to need a turn lane. What with widening and milling of the surviving parts of the old road, Cortez Road will be a brand new thor',ou.ghfare, DOT noted, with improved drainage, signaling, and pavement marking. The August start will give APAC ample time to assemble machinery, crews, materials and every- thing else it will need to do the job, DOT pointed out. The contract gives the company 120 days to fin- ish the job. Arithmetic puts the job's tail-end right into start of the winter season, but DOT said it will see to it that there is little if any disturbance in traffic then. Dining outside grandfathered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chairperson John Quam. After hearing from members of the public and Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles, who supported a 10 p.m. deadline, commissioners agreed to alter the time period in the ordinance. To halt music at the Sandbar at 9 p.m. "would make a big change" in the restaurant operation, Chiles said. During the summer, it's still daylight at 9 p.m. and people enjoy the Jimmy Buffett-style music. He also pledged to rearrange the entertainment to direct the sound toward the Gulf of Mexico and away from resi- dential areas near the restaurant. Chiles also noted that while it- was nice that the Sandbar would be grandfathered under the outdoor entertainment option, "It's not fair that we get in and not new restaurants." Resident Judy Adams, who lives near the Sandbar, agreed there are a lot of different sides to the issue, and asked commissioners to be ultimately responsible for the noise levels. Under the city's noise ordinance, the city can file an injunction against repeat offenders. Violators can also be fined by Manatee County Sheriff's Office depu- ties, or be cited by the code enforcement officer and required to appear before the code enforcement board. "Is the commission going to be responsible," to see that these procedures are followed? she asked. The commission agreed. Property owner John Cagnina, whose father was once mayor of Anna Maria, said the commission was " '~r t~~~~~~~~ iC.- -I. -'r ~:~B~f~ i ~E~ i r- ~~~a~,~"s ~at ~e~es~ ~tr~ ~iic ~.lii 9 h ~~; 1.5: .i: Looking west at Cortez Road before any improvements ... W.. '.. -; i," N 1.i~i 4I i' ;, ~'v~ '2. ... and-a rendering of the same view after improvements are completed later this year. Islander Photos: Courtesy Manatee County "restricting free expression." Magill pointed out, however, that prior to this or- dinance, city codes had not permitted outdoor dining or outdoor entertainment and Holmes Beach doesn't al- low any outside entertainment. "So, this is a compromise and we have worked very hard for this," she concluded. Commissioners agreed and passed the ordinance and accompanying section on outdoor "amplified" en- tertainment by a 4-1 vote. In other business, the commission directed planner Alan Garrett to develop the city's flood management plan, which will help reduce flood insurance premiums for property owners. Mayor's report Mayor SueLynn reported that the Southwest Florida Water Management District will begin surveying the al- ley between North Bay Boulevard and Gladiolus in the near future in preparation for public hearings on the city' s proposed drainage plan for swales on that alley. Other alleys will also be surveyed and affected property owners will be informed when the surveys begin. "I just don't want people alarmed when they see strangers walking through the alley," she said. Woodland reminded the commission that the Swiftmud project is a matching grant of $270,000 with $135,000 coming from the city. The city's portion could be returned to the treasury through the proposed stormwater assessment fee, he said. SueLynn also provided an update on repairs to the city pier, which will done at the expense of pier opera- tor Mario Schoenfelder. 9 Haas-Martens to close out civic group's season The Holmes Beach Civic Association will feature Holmes Beach City Commissioner Sandy Haas-Mar- tens as speaker at its final meeting of the season Sat- urday, April 2. The meeting, open to the public free of charge, will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Refreshments will be served beginning at 10:15 a.m. Additional information may be obtained at 778-6341.. MeOtinUs Anna Maiia City March 30, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee meeting. April 7, 7 p.m., city commission work session. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach April 5, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. April 7, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall' 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. 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''~: '':v':4aa~,~i~,~~i~ -i--. - PAGE 4 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Cortez school rehab starting Monday By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent After years of wrenching difficulties and delays, and a last-minute governmental glitch, the Cortez school rehabilitation project will get under way Mon-: day, April 4. Ground will be broken at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the 1912-built school that will be the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum and community center for the historic fishing village. TriTech Construction & Design Co. Inc. of Bradenton has the $527,480 contract to do the job in 240 working days. A glitch in zoning threatened the job in the final stages of work preparation when it was discovered that an overlay the Manatee County Commission adopted in the 1990s to exempt historic Cortez from some county building requirements did not include the school. It stopped instead at the west side of 119th Street and the school is on the east side of the street. At its most severe interpretation that could-have meant that the school building in that flood plain would have to be elevated 12 feet above ground under regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Many of the county's departments worked feverishly to undo that knot, and ultimately a hearing master cleared the way for the county to issue permits for the construction. At Monday's ceremonies, the county officials most responsible for the project will speak-- Clerk of the Circuit Court R.B. "Chips" Shore and Commissioner Jane von Hahmann along with Allen Garner, presi- dent of the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage. Shore's office has authority over historic matters in the county, FISH has led the battle for the school's pur- chase by the county and state. Together they bought it from the estate of artist Robert Sailors, whose home Ruby debuts new book, more Friday at Islander Ruby C. Williams returns to The Islander this Palmetto. week with her entourage of family helpers, and all the Come for fresh strawberries and greens, or to visit produce, artwork and copies of her new book that she with Ruby and enjoy her work at the newspaper office, can fit in her van. 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The Islander will host a reception and art sale for The Islander, Qoh La La! and Mike Norman Re- Ruby from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, with a portion alty will host the reception. For information, call The of the sales to benefit a needy community center in Islander at 778-7978. Not so tidy West Manatee Fire and Rescue units battled a recent house fire on Tidy Island, but the fire had caused considerable damage by the time fire personnel arrived, WMFR Chief Andy Price said. Islander Photo Cour- tesy of WMFR ZIA NO"-~ -~9-- Ground- breaking ceremonies will take place SMonday for the old schoolhouse in Cortez. The event will e tr begin atl10 a.m. April 4. Islander So Photo: Paul Roat and studio it was. The county holds title now. "This groundbreaking ceremony will be an excit- ing day for the residents of Cortez, the citizens of Manatee County and various agencies, all of whom haveworked tirelessly to get to this point," Shore said Tuesday. "It marks the culmination of years of collec- tive effort to preserve this historic building and the unique way of life that exists in Cortez." Also on the grounds will be the Burton Store and the Pillsbury Boatworks, both historic buildings to be moved there and restored. Historic homes lose to Easter The Cortez Tour of Historic Homes last Friday and Saturday took a thumping from Easter, Cortezians said, with only $6,000-$7,000 realized from both main events. Results of the tour itself, with advance tickets $12, have not yet been calculated precisely, but the silent auction's income has it was $3,761, said Mary Fulford Green, treasurer of the sponsoring Cortez Vil- lage Historic Association. As for the tout of the six historic homes, "the houses were very good, but attendance was not," said Karen Bell, who as treasurer of the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage had a large part in organizing the tour. Both women said the Easter weekend timing prob- ably was the cause of the low turnout. "Easter weekend is a bad one for festivals that aren't directly Easter-re- lated," said Green. The money will go to the rebuilding of the old store that is being moved to the old school grounds and re- stored as part of the museum that will be developed in the school building. Ask Fhe expert : We've got 10 top reasons for yo .. to advertise in The Islander, pro ,' 4 success stories, a targeted ma and expert advice for achieving ts. Ask the experts with 13 years de d service to Anna Maria Islan The Islander I - Call Nancy or Rebecca to arrange a _. O visit to your business 778-7978. Rebecca Barnet Na STHE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE Hol es Beach Police pension benefit increase fails By Rick Catlin Lutz and Commissioner Patrick Morton voted for general agreement with the concept." Islander Reporter the ordinance,. while Bohnenberger and Commission Whitmore emphasized that the planning commit after more than seven months of wrangling and Chairperson Sandy Haas-Martens were opposed. tee is only "discussing" the issue and has made no rec debate over an increase in the Holmes Beach police The tie vote effectively defeated the ordinance and, ommendation to the commission. pension benefits, city ~oi'missioners effectively de- Whitmore said, even if Maloney had been at the meet- feated the measure March 22 when the vote on the or- ing and voted for approval, she would have vetoed the Waste Management Inc. dinance ended in a 2-2 tie. Commissioner Don measure. Approval of a new contract for waste and tras Maloney was absent from the meeting. To override a veto w would then require a super ma- hauling service with Waste Management Inc. was.re The Holmes Beach police pension board in August jority vote of.4 to 1 from the commission. cycled to the April 12 meeting after resident Joan Perr 2004 had sought an increase in benefits with the city Lutz suggested to Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale raised a number of objections to the contract. upping its contribution to. an officer's retirement from Stephenson, who is on the pension board, that the board "I'm not here.to fight about garbage cans," Perr 33 percent to 36.8 percent. revise its proposal to meet commission concerns. said, but the ordinance does require a public meeting Mayor Carol Whitmore had opposed the request, Stephenson expressed disappointment with the She suggested the liability limits and performance noting that city staff receive only a 9 percent contribution, vote, noting the pension board has not asked for any bond amount be increased in the contract and the de Commissioners had drafted their own ordinance changes. in benefits since 1997. fault section should be clarified. that said the increased benefits would be funded from Responding to Bohnenberger's comments,. he Petruff agreed. Perry has "raised some good is the amount of money the city gets annually from the noted that since the current police retirement plan "does 'sues," she said, noting the contract was negotiated b excess premium property tax paid by Holmes Beach not even meet [state] minimums, we don't have a lot of Maloney, not by her. property owners whey they buy their property insur- benefits." The board agreed to continue the ordinance while ance. If there was not enough money in the excess taxes "I still think the city treasurer should know where Petruff and WMI staff iron out the suggested change: to pay the benefits, police would not get those benefits. the premium taxes go," Bohnenberger replied. Dave Smith of WMI said the company would The pension board, however, wanted benefit fund- "So, I suggest you get back here as soon as pos- agree to increase liability limits to $1 million and $ ing tied to the city's annual budget, with the city mak- sible," Lutz told Stephenson. million and up its performance bond to $100,000. ing up any shortfall. The expected funding wotld only. "But time is running out," he said, noting the cu: cost the city about $21,000 annually -if anything Mixed use rent contract expires at the end of June 2005. pension board actuary Ward Foster told commission- Whitmore confirmed that the planning commission ers last year. is presently looking at a mixed-use district in the city Reports Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger objected to the that would allow business owners to live above their Haas-Marten reported that the Palma Sola Sceni ordinance at the March 22 commission meeting, not- business. That's similar to the residential-office-retail Highway Committee in conjunction with Manate ing that the ordinance does not identify what benefits district along Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. County plans to build rest rooms at the Kingfish Bo; would be provided. The board needs to account for "It is being discussed by the planning conimis- Ramp. The rest rooms will be part of the overall beat revenue and benefits from the premium tax, he said, sion," noted Lutz, "and everyone here I believe is in tification project of the causeway currently bein before he can consider any further benefits. planned by the committee. Commissioner Roger Lutz thought the ordinance Whitmore said bid packages for the city's trolley might be inadequate, but City Attorney Patricia Petruff Free surfing movie offered shelters and the drainage piperelocation project by th pointed out that the pension board did not want the Holmes Beach Pure Oil Station at Gulf and Marin ordinance drafted by the city to come before the com- for spring breakers Drives have been sent to prospective contractors. mission, just their original ordinance. "Blue Crush," a thriller based in surfing, is A traffic calming study of Marina Drive from tl "You could,- however, change the language to being shown at 2 p.m. Friday at Holmes Beach intersection of Gulf Drive north to Jesse's Island Stot clarify accounting for the premium tax," she suggested. City Hall, free of charge and presented especially has been completed by Manatee County, but Whitmor "Premium tax dollars have to be used for extra for, young people on spring break, said she's asked the county to study the road up to cil benefits," replied Bohnenberger, and the pension board Mayor CarolWhitmore said the film will be hall and present that report. has never accounted forithose dollars. Until those funds a neer accounted fohe doars nti th shown in the meeting chambers at city hall, 5801 Among the county's proposal is making Marir are accounted for, he cant support the ordinance, Marina Drive. Drive one-lane driving north from the Gulf Drive ii said tersection, but widening the sidewalks and bench area 5 t- h e- y y g. re s- s- y de s. d 3 r- ic :e at 1- ng ey re na re re re ty la n- s. 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Serving our community since 1969 CABINETSUnlimited 8700 Cortez Road West Bradenton (941) 792-8656 U wine TastiPj Friday April 1 *4-7pm i Featuring Reds. and Whites from -the SA: 1 California Winery "%Mr SAnna Maria Island i l Liquor &-Wine S' 21 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-5434 -' .'"" Please Drink Responsibly Cabico .. I -- I --- -- C--- --I __- I~; i Tip~ig PAGE 6 E MARCH 30, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Opinion Three and a half years on Island time Next week marks my third anniversary plus six months atfThe Islander and covering Island news, poli- tics and people. I know, some people think I've been around forever, but it's not true. I feel compelled to update my observations six months before my fourth anniversary because I'm worried that by October, there might not be much of the Island left to write about. Property taxes are driving out mom-and-pop busi- nesses. Many long-time residents are selling their homes to developers and moving inland. Island homes and businesses are being torn down daily to make way for three-story structures that have all the "Old Florida" charm of a South Dakota glue factory. If I wait another six months, I may only be writing about all the new condominiums, fast-food joints and chain hotels going up on Anna Maria Island. I've had the fortune some would say misfortune - to cover various meetings in alfthree Island cities and meet first-hand the politicians, residents, complain- ers, non-complainers and the generally apathetic. As a Florida boy who grew up in Clearwater when it was an undiscovered city of about 20,000, and as someone who has covered Florida beach communities as a reporter on both the east and west coasts of the state, this Island is unique. Duh! Ya think? Well, everyone agrees and says that, but let me talk about the uniqueness of Anna Maria Island people. Islanders are often strange, always unique, and never dull. Some are outspoken and outrageous, some .never speak and never rage, and sorrie always speak in a rage. Some are level-headed, some are not even level, and some have no heads at all. Some are rich, some are poor, some work and some have never had to work. Most are in between. But they are never boring. They make for great stories in the newspaper, what reporters and editors call "good copy." This Island is more than its people. It's an ambi- ance, A nostalgia for the quiet Florida of 50 years ago, for a way of life that has long since disappeared from most Florida beach communities. Islanders are desperately fighting to protect that ambiance in what may ultimately be a losing batt.le. Rising taxes are slowly destroying whatever "Old Florida" charm is left. TIel Islander MARCH 30, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 21 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Began, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Robert Noble J.L. Robertson Preston Whaley Jr. V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org Jocelyn V. Greene, ads@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan Each year, more and.more "mom and pop" busi- nesses sell out to the developers because they can't afford the taxes that accompany their ever-increasing property values. Each year, more and more long-time residents sell out to the ultra-rich who can afford to live here part-time and pay thousands of dollars in taxes every year without blinking an eye. For at least the next few years, however, Anna Maria Island is one of the few Florida barrier islands that still has some remaining "Old Florida" character. Exactly what "Old Florida" means, I leave to the reader to define, but I do. know this: There are no McDonalds, no Pizza Huts, no Burger Kings and no Holiday Inns on, Anna Maria Island - not yet. There is no mass tourism, there are no manmade tourist traps or attractions, there are no night clubs and there is no point in being in a.hurry. There are no high-rise hotels and no four-lane highways and just one six-story condo, and its con- struction apparently halted the "high-rise" fever here that is found on many other Florida coastal communi- ties. If you want "high-rise" fever, go to Sand Key on Clearwater Beach. That's what this Island will look like in a few years if people don't protect what's, here. The invasion of Perico Island by the large devel- opment corporations looking for big bucks is only a portend of what's coming. Natural Perico Island will be gone in a few years, replaced by a concrete city of buildings and people looking for the promised charm of the Island and wondering where it's gone. Those same people will never understand they are part of the problem, not the solution. The Bradenton City Council members who voted to annex Perico Island, then approve the Arvida site plan, will also one day wonder what happened to "Old Florida" on Anna Maria Island. The answer is that for a few mea- sly dollars, they sold out a long time ago to an arrogant developer who cares as much about saving "Old Florida" as it cares about saving the Australian dodo bird. Anna Maria Island has only five traffic lights, and four of those are in Holmes Beach. That's going to change in the future. There are houses here that date back to the 1930s, '40s and '50s, and there are even businesses run from some of those houses. That too will change. There are open-air restaurants here, shell parking lots, an old wooden pier or two or three, a beach where sea oats still grow, some oyster beds, fishermen who still make a living, fresh grouper that is fresh from the sea, instead of fresh from the freezer, and people who still play horseshoes and shuffleboard. That will also change. I've lived and worked in Clearwater Beach, St. Petersburg Beach, Belleair Beach, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Miami Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach and visited just about every other son of a beach in Florida. Those places have about as much "Old Florida" character and charm as DisneyWorld. Don't worry, Anna Maria will some day join the list of "developed" Florida barrier islands. The problem for each Island city seems to be com- ing to a consensus of how much "Old Florida" ambi- ance combined with development does each city want, or need? If there are some 8,000 permanent residents on the Island, then there are at least 16,000 different opinions on how the Island's character should be maintained. . In the end, however, the Island should belong to its people, not the tax man, the big developers or the snob- bish super-rich who don't care about the Island's past, present or future. How does the Island stop itself from changing to a Marco Island or a Sanibel Island? I don't have the answer, but the Island better do something quick, or "Old Florida" will be gone the way of the Edsel. Hopefully, current comprehensive plans being written by the three Island cities will keep "Old Florida," at least for my lifetime. The late Island resident and writer Wyatt Blassingame said it all more than 40 years ago when he wrote, "If you unscrew a screwball anywhere in the United States, blindfold him, turn him around twice and turn him loose, he'll wind up on Anna Maria Is- land." Is that how I got here? With the ever-increasing property taxes, will any screwballs remain here in 10 years? -- Rick CatLin,. slaraner Reporter THE ISLANDER U MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE 7 'Be ready' watchwords from national hurricane conference By Don Maloney Special to The Islander The 27th Annual "Nation's Forum for Education and Professional Training in Hurricane preparedness" was held in New Orleans March 21-25. Thanks to our four big winds last year, men and women involved in Florida emergency management had many stories to tell the rest of the country stories about their suc- cesses and failures with how they prepared for the storms, what they did to weather it, and how they are still handling the cleaning up after. Because one of my liaison responsibilities in Holmes Beach as a city commissioner has me sitting on the Island Emergency 0O; 'ions Center team, I at- tended the conference. While emergency management staff does most of the work during such disasters - including others such as floods, tornadoes and terror- ist carryings-on elected officials are the ones that must make decisions on things like when to order evacuations. Among the seminars at the conference were: SApplying the confusing National Flood Insurance 50-percent rule that requires structures that have been destroyed more than 50 percent to be built back to cur- rent code. Discussion on how animals were handled during the 2004 storms and the importance of locals knowing how to handle them. How to handle disabled and elderly people bet- ter than they were in 2004. 2004 post-storm assessments of hurricane prod- ucts. Mitigation success stories proving what works. -* Lessons learned from mass care response during the four hurricanes. Managing re-entry problems. Managing disaster grants in tight budget years. At the general session, we heard a good overview of the 2004 hurricane season, what Federal Emergency Management Agency officials learned from their re- sponse to the season, details of all four Florida hurri- canes from emergency people directly involved in each of them, and the way those storms involved the largest mass care response in American history a response. that still goes on.- The. conference closed with a talk by Dr. William Gray, the man from Colorado who predicts windy weather every year. For this coming season, he says we can expect 11 named storms six hurricanes and three intense hurricanes. United States landfall probabilities for a major Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane average for the past century was 52 percent, but he says it will be 69 percent in 2005. The East Coa,.q and Florida peninsula can expect 49 percent, versus 31 percent of average; Gulfcoast Texas to Florida Panhandle forecast is 39 percent versus 30 percent on an average year. At last year's conference, he predicted; "We're overdue for a major hurricane strike in the United States." For what it's worth, here's the final official score for 2004: One in five Florida homes were impacted. A total of 117 Floridians lost their lives. *. 3,000 people were killed in Haiti due to storms. 90 percent of the homes in Granada were dam- aged or destroyed. Total property losses were estimated at $42 bil- lion. The biggest lesson learned? Preparedness, and making sure residents are told exactly what prepared- ness means. ,ader 3SYEARS Ten years ago in e March 23, 1995, issue of The Islander announced: A 24-foot boat rammed into the Bradenton Beach City Pier at high speed, causing the two occupants to be thrown into the water. Pines Trailer Park resident Chuck Hixson rushed to their aid and pulled them from the wa- ter unharmed. The boat, however, was severely damaged. The Florida Commission on Ethics rejected a com- plaint by Holmes Beach resident Lee Edwards that city commission candidates Luke Courtney, Billie Martini and Don Maloney had used the names of city residents in an advertisement without their knowledge or consent. The Save Anna Maria organization offered to sell pieces of the Anna Maria Island Bridge for $10 each as a fundraiser for legal fees in its opposition to the proposed Florida Department of Transportation's 65-foot-high, fixed-span bridge to replace the current bridge. Ownership of a section will not legally convey any "rights." Temps .: I', & Drops on AM ' Date Low High Rain March 20 54 76 0 March21 60 79 0 March 22 69 84 0 March 23 70 76 .4( March 24 70 82 0 March 25 70 84 0 March 26 70 86 0 Average Gulf water temperature 720 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p:m. daily. fall 0 HPH IS THE TOP VOTE-GETTER AN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF Ralph's been competing for weeks to S become America's newest phenomenon "This is grueling" Ralph said. "Week after week of sitting in my favorite chair doing nothing, but in the end it'll all be worthit." (no bun intended) THIS IEEK'S DRINK SPECIALS THIS WEEK'S 2 for $6 ~IVId V Mimosa M USIC! BloodyMary r, WED & THURS Tom Mobley TSrewrive FRI & SAT Joe Bill Lolndermnilk Pichers of Bud & Miller Lite SUN THRU WED Tom Mobley Only $7 ROTTEN RALPH'S S WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 s. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria S0 Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 ROTTEN 5,", " o RALPH'S. 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I "spring forward, fall back" in reference to daylight saving time, and you can't blame them. It's about as ' tedious as a phrase can get. Though it comes up only 50 twice a year, it's still more than enough to make you grind your teeth.. "Spring up, fall down" would do'the job as well,' but tedium would overtake it in a few Aprils and Oc- tobers. There are others, but they'd suffer the same inevitability. The fact is, we are doomed to trudge along at the orders of some goofy people of nearly 100 years ago, g e ttin L stuff done ith- who decided that changing the time periodically would out too much Ipublic notice. The\ mean more working time during the longer summer con\ inced Coneress. arguabl\ none too bright days. Does that make sense?-Does the sun know? a body any time and certairIly not when there's a war World War I gave these time-deviates the chance to entertain the members. that \ ar production could be they'd been lurking for, war being a good argument for increased by taking ad\ an ige of later hours of daylight ix your cl ok in summer. Huh? In a fit of good sense the country let that distraction lapse after the "war to end war." But sure enough, along came World War II dedicatedto stamping out dictators, and the time dictators emerged from the swamp again. Back to DST, by congressional mandate Congress hadn't brightened in the intervening generation. In fact, when the war excuse ended, Congress kept the deviation,, letting states and communities decide whether they wanted to keep DST for good. Most of them didn't bother deciding, so DST automatically stayed in effect except for.a few places that had had enough. Arizona, Hawaii, parts of Indiana, arid a few -islands bigger and more independent than ours. Apologies are due and hereby rendered a sub- stitute for "spring forward, fall back" has not presented itself so here'we go with the old saw. As of 2 a.m. the first Sunday in April, which is this Sunday, April 3, spring your timepiece forward one hour and spend a week or so letting your body and brain adjust to the changed hour. And on the last Sunday in October, do it in reverse. Duh. Garden tour this Sunday Tours offive outstanding gardens on Anna Maria Island, including Ed Kirk's expansive beachfront with numerous sculptures, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra. 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All Island Denominations acted as a conduit for relief, sending a total of $7,351.29 in contributions from Islanders to aid victims in hard-hit DeSoto and Hardee Counties. Recipients-included six damaged churches in Wauchula, Arcadia and Fort Ogden; the Myakka City Elementary School; and nuns from Catholic Charities in Arcadia, who distributed funds and gift certificates to migrant workers and other fami- lies who found themselves without work or housing. Sister Ann DeNicolo, program director for the Arcadia office of Catholic Charities, recently spoke at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria about the good works achieved by donations from Is- landers and others. Arcadia, the county seat of DeSoto County, is one of the oldest towns in Florida, she reported. Its population of 7,500 roughly doubles when migrant workers are present to pick the citrus crops. Their lives are hard enough, as depicted in an award-winning WWSB-TV documentary filmed before the hurricanes, with wages ranging from $6 to $9 for filling a tub of citrus the size of a Jacuzzi. Since Hurricanes Charley, Jeanne and Frances, the sister re- ported, "affordable housing is almost non-existent. One owner is renting trailers for $10,000 a month, with up to eight people living in each trailer. Now, we have 3,500 families in Federal Emergency Management Agency trail- ers. When FEMA starts asking for its trailers back, where are they going to go?" Donations have helped the sisters offer gift certifi- cates at Home Depot and Sears. Local churches have invited roofers to teach migrant fathers how to repair their homes. In one case, finding a family of nine liv- ing in one room, volunteers added two rooms to their trailer. Floridians aren't the only concerned donors. Crews of Mennonite and Amish workers have been coming down from Illinois, Missouri and Pennsylvania, and have promised to continue working through March of 2006, the sister reported. Helping hurricane victims Sister Ann DeNicolo, director of the Arcadia office of Catholic Charities, shows the Rev. Gary Batey, pastor of Roser Memorial Community Church, one of the "Moses baskets" given to new mothers in DeSoto County. One project Sister Ann demonstrated was the Moses basket. "Two hundred babies are born per year in Arcadia," she said. "When a visiting nurse heard of a baby's suffocating in bed.with its parents because there was nowhere else for it to sleep, she woke up thinking, 'Moses! I need help making Moses baskets!'" The regular laundry baskets are lined to become impro- vised bassinettes, filled with tops, hats and booties knitted by volunteers, and stocked at the county health department, where they are given to new mothers. The six individual churches that make up All Is- land Denomi nat io n 'also gave hurricane-relief help on their own. Harvey Memorial Community Church do- nated more than $3,000 and took three cargo van loads of pots and pans, tableware, bedding, food, water, cleaning supplies and children's games to victims in Fort Ogden, Sunnybreeze, Nocatee and Hull. They also hauled a copy machine given by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and a donated organ to the Fort Ogden United Methodist Church. The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation sent $7,800 to St. Edmund's Church in Arcadia, which lost the roof over its sanctuary, and $500 to the Salvation Army in Punta Gorda. SRoser Memorial Community Church gave $5,608 to DeSoto County schools, Hardee County schools and the Salvation Army. Members also drove to the Arcadia area to deliver relief supplies. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church donated $2,051 in hurricane relief to be distributed by the Florida-Baha- mas Lutheran Synod. Members of Island Baptist Church made four trips to the Port Charlotte area to distribute water, clothing and food, helped repair roofs in mobile home parks and gave an unspecified amount of funds for hurricane re- lief via the Manatee Southern Baptist Association, comprising 34 area churches. Parishioners of St. Bernard Catholic Church traveled to several afflicted areas to offer assistance. St. Bernard was a collection point for food, clothing, furniture and household items donated by members of the church and other Island residents. Bishop John Nevins of the Diocese of Venice requested that all churches in the diocese con- duct a special collection at all masses over one weekend; Janet Clark, an AID board member representing St. Ber- nard, could not provide an exact amount, "but I would imagine that collectively it was significant." 'Crafts and clutter' sale set at Gloria Dei Church A "community crafts and clutter" sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 9, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. "This is an opportunity for our neighbors to use our yard for their sale," said a church spokes- person. Anyone can sell their items, the church asks $10 per table or participants can set up their own for $5. To reserve a space or obtain additional details, call 778-1813. LUTZ, BOBO & TELFAIR, P.A. Y;; m- 4 %* .: .:: -? .. . X, ,. :, ...;' ..,(. Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. is rated "AV" by Martind More than 100 years combined legal ex Roger Lutz and Allen Bobo are Island residents and are available for consultations on the Island. 951-1800 One Sarasota Tower Sarasota www.lutzbobotelfair. cor ale-Hubbell, the nationally recognized law firm rating service. cperieince in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. YOU'LL BE TICKLED PINK When you see the all new BEACH SHOP \ f .at h ....ar.eCo it p u i be h :t -' jllPI1StT L ~ ;Mas~ l'K i M d~tfOwGialf brgini. , -. ---. -. __.t -.. ,- -.. ,- --, .. . ....... . Fun Fashions Unique Gifts _.. ;, .. * From cruisewear to beachwear Hats, sandals, jewelry SDolls, candles & pottery Suncatchers & windchimes Nautical section including ships, birds, fish, seashells, manatees and more! Year-Round Christmas Shop Featuring Florida and Anna Maria Island-themed ornaments 3228 East 8ay Driv' *H1tmes8each. In the Anna-Mataria Islaind ,Ceni-* 778-4e65.. - -- - - .-- -- i. .":: :, i:, : ... .-:- .- : -. ' PAGE 10 E MARCH 30, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Hot-Diggity Dog Day Wednesday March 30 l0am-6pm SHot-dogs! Buy One Get One Free! OPEN: Wednesday thru Saturday 10-6 Over 140 shops including food, crafts, clothing, fresh produce, unique boutiques and much more! Locte inth funtinCout hopin Paz The Olde Post Office Antiques and Eclectibles ._ Great Furniture a7' Eclectic Collectibles ' Treasures for the Unique Shopper 1 iJr Manlch .-\u' E- Brd dncnon TucsJIt 1.-5 Sun Noon-4pm 708-3500 :i.i .-- -- Dead sea turtle beached in Bradenton Beach This dead loggerhead turtle, being measured by Ed Sterba and recorded by Suzi Fox, both of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, was found on the beach in Bradenton Beach in approximately the 1700 block of Gulf Drive. The data will be provided to Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network, a national tracking program. The female turtle was estimated to be 40-60 years old. 33 iilche~ long and approximately 125 pounds. The cause of death, said Sterba, Iu', piPoib ly red tide or old age. Ir was the first dead turtle on Anna Maria Island beaches since December 2004. Islander Photo: Kelley Ragan Streetlife ,antic Flea market Sun April 3 8am at Ginny's Antiques & Art 5602 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (Please park at the library) Also visit Ginny's at the old IGA & Jane E's Bakery 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Garden Tour Tiokers for sale at, botr locatiaonsrj l RETIREMENT STORE CLOSING STHE MUSEUM SHOPPE Featuring the Artwork of American Marine Master, Michael Keane - FINE ANTIQUES MARINE ART UNIQUE GIFTS EVERYTHING REDUCED OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY IOAM-3PM BAYVIEW PLAZA 101 SOUTH BAY BLVD. ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA ACROSS FROM THE CITY PIER, ABOVE THE POST OFFICE 941.779.0273 Island police reports Anna Maria City March 21, driving while license suspended. A driver was stopped because of a broken windshield and was arrested when it was learned that the driver was an habitual felony offender for driving without a license. March 26, stolen bike. A man left his bicycle un- locked at the foot of the Anna.Maria City Pier and it was taken. March 27, found property. A man found a Visa credit card on Magnolia Avenue. Bradenton Beach March 18, aggravated battery. A Bradenton Beach man was accused of breaking the nose of a Cortez fish- erman after the two got into a fight at a Bridge Street bar. March 19, stolen property. A woman reported cash and credit cards taken from her locked car. She said she hid her purse under a jacket and locked her car but left the windows cracked. She noticed the cash and cards missing when she went to a convenience store. March 20, stolen property. A man and woman dis- tracted another woman and stole her purse at Leffis Key. March 20, possession of alcohol by minor. Two Bradenton teenagers were arrested after police found they had 30 cans of beer in a cooler and were drinking it on the beach. March 22, theft. A woman who left a black hand- bag on the beach discovered it missing after going to a bar for a drink. March 25, aggravated battery. A man living on a boat in the Intracoastal Waterway was arrested after he threatened to kill : Holmes Beach man b) stabbing himn with a knife. March 27, driving while license suspended, posses- sion of controlled substance. A Plant City man was stopped for not having a tag attached to his car. Police asked Miguel Perez for his driver's license and when he told the officer it had been suspended, the officer searched the car and found a partially burned marijuana cigarette. Holmes Beach March 22, theft. A Bradenton woman who left her purse on the beach found it missing after returning from a walk with friends. March 23, theft. A Holmes Beach man reported someone took a checkbook from his open car and cashed three checks totaling $1,460. March 24, battery. A man was grabbed from be- hind while at D.Coy Ducks bar but was not injured. The suspect was not found. March 25, juvenile. A Bradenton youth who had been reported missing was found by police. When an officer approached her, she attempted to flee but was caught. The youth was handcuffed and continued to struggle with police, refusing to be placed in a patrol car. She then had to be held against the car while a hobble restraint was placed on her legs. Inside the car, she was able to free one leg and then kicked out the window frame. March 25, loitering. A man.was arrested for loiter- ing at Manatee Public Beach after an officer noticed him crouching next to the restaurant. When the officer approached, the man got on his bicycle and rode off. Police were able to catch him and found he had a his- tory of robbery. He was taken to Manatee County Jail. Islander's films to be shown Friday at Ybor festival Three films produced by Barbara Hussong of rier. Holmes Beach will be screened this week during the Ybor Film Festival of the Moving Image. "Human Shield" will be shown at 8:30 p.m, Fri- day, April 1, at the Performing Arts Building of Hillsborough Community College, 15th Street and Palm Avenue, Ybor City. It tells of a Florida woman who joined others to try to keep Americans from starting into Baghdad by using their bodies as a bar- Hussong's "Battered, Bruised and Broken" will be shown there at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3. It is a documen- tary on family violence. "Cut," a 16-'millimeter experimental narrative which she co-produced with Michael Stahr and was directed by Manatee Community College's Erin Solari, will be screened at Ybor, as well as at the UNIFEM Festival in Sarasota later in the month. Spring break storms the Island THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 U PAGE 11 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com bECOR ,,. ,Gallery and Framing ? -. -Arl Original S~aned S NurbrMed 6 K ,.- i -, f,/^.-" 'Jie /., lueum Oudl,'. 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I - -I Hors on-Sf 9m-P . .. -- - - - -- -------- . .. .. . .. ........... .............. B-^: Stu. . . .. ... PAGE 12 E MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER. Anna Maria Elementary School construction progresses This aerial view of the new Anna Maria Elemen- tary School shows thefirst floor nearing completion. The second floor of the building is ready to be poured and the $8.5- million project is expected to be completed by December. Principal Kathy Hayes said renova- tions to the auditorium and art and music room are scheduled for comple- tion in late summer or fall 2006. Islander Photo: Jack Elka Anna Maria school menu Monday, April 4 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Super Donut, Fruit Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Ravioli, Garlic Breadsticks, Baked Beans, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Minute Maid Juice Bar Tuesday, April 5 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Turkey Gravy on Mashed Potatoes, Fish Shapes, Fresh Biscuit, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches Wednesday, April 6 Breakfast: Egg Patty Square with Toast, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Steamed Peas, Bananas and Strawberries Thursday, April 7 Breakfast: French Toast, Cereal, Toast, Muffin, Fruit Lunch: Baked Chicken Nuggets, Yogurt, Fruit and Muffin Plate, Tossed Salad, Steamed Green Beans, Pears Friday, April 8 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Corn, Orange Slices Juice and milk are served with every meal. Kindergarten registration, immunizations at AME Kindergarten registration for the 2005-06 school year will take place at Anna Maria Elementary School on April 22. The Manatee County Health Department mobile immunization van will also be on site that day from 9. a.m. to 5 p.m. offering free vaccinations for children of all ages. The following vaccines are mandatory for kinder- garten entry: Five doses of DPT, unless the fourth dose was given on or after the fourth birthday. Four doses of polio, unless the third dose was given on or after the third birthday. A second dose of measles vaccine, preferably measles/mumps/rubella, spaced at least one month apart with the first dose given on or after the first birth- day. Three doses of the hepatitis-B vaccine. One dose of Varivax, or a documented case of the chicken pox. To register students for kindergarten, parents should bring the student's birth certificate with an of- ficial seal, Social Security card, immunization record, proof of physical exam within the past year and proof of residency. A school nurse will be available to review records and answer questions. AME is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes. Beach. For more information, call 708-5525. Twist and shout Phillip DuDevois does the twist at Anna Maria Elementary School's sweetheart dance. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan The best new-s anywhere,6,., THE ISLANDER W MARCH 30, 2005 N PAGE 13 Author of Florida butterfly caterpillar book to speak Dr. Mark C. Minno, co-author of "Florida Butter- fly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants," will discuss his book at a meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 9 at the Rocky Bluff Branch of the Manatee County library system. 1He will also present a slide show and sign copies of the book. Islander Nancy Ambrose, who formed and maintains the Island Butterfly Garden adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall, said the book is sure to be- come "the classic guide to southern butterfly caterpil- lars and their host plants." Minno is senior regulatory scientist for the St. Johns Water Management District. The library is at 7016 U.S. Highway 301 in Ellenton. Details may be obtained by calling Ambrose at 518-4431. Shelter funds presented Ilona Kenrick of Marina Pointe Realty, right, presented Anna Maria Island Rotary Club President Steve Schlueter with the remainder of the $22,500 promised in matching funds for Rotary shelter boxes to aid the Asian tsunami victims. With Kenrick's funding from an anonymous foundation, the Island Rotary Club raised more than $61,000 for this project. The shelter boxes purchased with the Island funding will house more than 6,000 people. Each shelter box costs $900 and will house and provide for 10 people. 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Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 5624 26th St., Bradenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. 'He is survived by sisters Cynthia Zaagman and Mary M., both of Bradenton, and Carol Bonifila of Fort Pierce; and brothers George F. Jr. of Anna Maria and John P. Sr. of Lakeland, Ga. Arthur L. Langlois Arthur L. Langlois, 92, of Bradenton, died March 20. A native of Worcester, Mass., Mr. Langlois served in the U.S. Army and was a French interpreter to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II. He received the Bronze Star.. He retired after 42 years with Heald Machine Co. Memorial services were March 28 at Saints Peter And Paul the Apostles Catholic Church; Bradenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Brown and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 59 years Dora; daughters Denise Langlois of Bradenton and Michelle Langlois of Nantucket, Mass; one brother; two sisters; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Esther R. Meltzner Esther R. Meltzner, 91, of Holmes Beach, died March 19. Born in Elmira, N.Y., Ms. Meltzner came to Mana- tee County from Hollywood, Fla., in 1991. She was a sales clerk. She was Jewish. No services were planned. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by sons Irvin of Holmes Beach and Joel of Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Nina L. Young Nina L. Young, 85, of Burlington, Vt., and for- merly Holmes Beach, died March 21. Mrs. Young was born in Belmont, Vt. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Weathersfield, Vt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, P.O. Box 1139, 338 River St., Montpelier VT 05601. She is survived by son Cary of St. Albans, Vt.; daughter Naoma Hill of Springfield, Vt.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spring fling The Perico Bay Club of residents of Shoreline Terraces had its final "spring fling" at the clubhouse. Shown are Leonard and Harriet Roth, Jack and Ruth Gulden, John Daddio, Janet Heller, Carl and Carolyn Wencker, Robert and Ann Adams, Jack and Carolyn Templeton, Sheldon and Linda Dean, Jim and Vivian Ragsdale, Jackie Walker, Jon and Renate Van Beurn, Mary Lee, Charles and Betty Beasman, and Bob and Marge Ebel. Spring tuning Toccoa Falls College Choir visited Island Baptist Church on its spring tour Friday. The choir is recognized as one of the nation's finest Christian college choirs. Islander Photo: J.L. 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She is in charge of the decor for the"Affaire to Remember." If you find the name not quite familiar, check out her name before a wedding changed it. She was born Jessica Holmes, of the Holmes Beach Holmeses. And she's proud of it. The theme of the Affaire this year is "Provence Market Square," and Webb is seeing to it that a lot of Island volunteers and a sizable part of the Manatee High School student body get it right. They're all work- ing to give the "Affaire" a touch of France the night of April 9 to make it indeed an "Affaire to Remember." She has deep roots on Anna Maria, generations of them. Her father is Hugh Holmes Jr. and her grandfather John Sr.,.about as Holmes Beach as a heritage can get. With a degree in interior design from Hillsborough Community College, she came back to'her Island to live with her father for a year, then moved to Bradenton Beach where she bought a home on Avenue A. For four years she has worked for and with Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design Inc., perhaps the premier firm in its field in Sarasota. She helps in all aspects of projects, and is in charge of seeing them through on- site, residential and commercial. The work has taken her to New Hampshire and Ohio, as well as many places in Florida. She and her husband are.waiting, he for word from a university accepting him in veterinarian school, and she for state certification as an interior designer so she can take another big step in her career. The Affaire to Rememiber xw as a different affaire as she remembers first being aware of it at age 10. It was mostly an auction then, she said, but exciting even in its early days. Her father and stepmother were involved in it for years, and the Center welcomed Jessica back to it this year. Jessica Ho/in sW ebbl' She only regrets that she didn't have to go to Provence itself to get this job done. Turtle Watchers prepare for season Lost boat This sailboat washed ashore last Thursday near the Bridgeport condominiums in Bradenton Beach. Police were attempting to.contact the owner. If the owner doesn't recover the boat, it will be towed by a private company to a safe harbor. Islander Photo Courtesy of Jo Ann Meilner *7 I I7NT7_I Iof AWARD WINNING S'IDEAS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR -: YOUR HOME CALL 941-779-2106 id IrII .: i Dr' T" 1I.:CZe 1 r.:. i i By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The chief of Anna Maria Island's Turtle Watch has returned from a seven-week cruise, just in time to bury the first casualty of the year. The body of a loggerhead turtle washed ashore in Bradenton Beach Tuesday morning, the since Christ- mas said Suzi Fox of TW. Turtle Watch volunteers and a front-end loader fronl the cit) buried the corpse. Fox spent from Januar) until late March on a 70- foot yacht cruising the Gulf of Mexico and Guatemala \\ aters, working as a:crew member and keeping an eye out for sea turtles there. There weren't any, she found, at least where her boat spent most- of the time, up a large river. The marine turtle nesting season begins May 1, and Turtle Watch volunteers will get together April 27 for their annual sring training session and c'rgnizational meeting. That \\ ill be at 6 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall. While Fox was gone, the Turtle Watch retail store closed for lack of interest, with nearly all of its stock sold at big discounts. The store manager, Linda Kapisak, has returned to the retirement she left to run the store. Fox is storing the remaining items, mostly RAI)DER'S REEF SHELLS & GIFTS The Island's Largest Selection Shells Shell Craft Supplies Sea Life Mirrors Jewelry and Handmade Seashell SChristmas Ornaments 778-321 1 5508 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Across from library things that deal with nesting and items useful in Turtle Watch display) s at festivals, she said. The store opened in the Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach and did some business, but Fox said the rent was crippling, although Kapisak differed, saying business in that location was good. It was Fox who decided the operation would move to Bradenton Beach where it died. The replica leatherback which attracted so much attention and the turtle nest cutaway were sent to the Reptile Shack in Lakeland, an educational operation. They will be returned here when and if a suitable dis- play place is donated, she said. Fox said Turtle Watch plans to monitor the Ann Maria Island beach renourishment project this summer, as it did the last renourishment. It will be during the May-October turtle nesting season, she pointed out, which means many nests must be moved to areas safe from disturbance. Turtles come ashore night, dig nests, lay up to 100 eggs, cover them, and go back to the Gulf. Turtle Watch volunteers locate new nests each morning, monitor them to keep them safe from intrusion while they hatch, and move them to safety if necessary to escape a threat. WeO' oe Not Foolii^ .o Let's talk about... HUMIDITY CONTROLS Are you going away and closing your home for even a short while? A dehumidistat will help pre- vent mildew formation. Installed onto your present A/C unit, it works in conjunction with the thermo- stat to run your unit only when the two mildew forming conditions, heat and humidity, are met. For only $1 1 4 you can buy "peace of mind." Let us install one for you. 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"I was playing ball across the street from our house outside Woodbury, N.J., when someone came over and yelled that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor and we were at war. I wasn't sure where Pearl Harbor was, but I learned real fast," said Bill. While a lot of his older friends were in a rush to join up and fight, Bill, just 14 at the time, had to con- tent himself with staying in school and waiting his turn. His older brother Hank The Islander, Greatest Generation, Jan. 19, 2005 -joined the Army while Bill stayed home. "I wanted to do my part, but I was too young to join." Just 16 by 1944, he got a job working at the Phila- delphia Naval Yard, % while brother Hank was sending home letters about his World War II experiences fight- ing in Europe. "Those letters convinced me I didn't want to go to Europe. I was going to be drafted when I turned 18, so the Navy started looking pretty good, and I joined the reserves as soon as I was 17." Two weeks after enlisting, Bill was called to active duty and headed to boot camp. "I was just a kid then. I knew I wanted to do my part, but I really had no idea what was happening," He learned quickly in the Navy. Boot camp was supposed to be 13 weeks, but the Navy shortened the training to nine weeks because it needed seamen in the Pacific Theater. After boot camp, Bill and his fellow seamen headed to San Diego to get their first assignment. r. .4,, '' " Ready for sea Bill Howey and his crewmates aboard the U.S.S. McGowan in San Diego in 1945. Bill is at the far right in the back row. A lot of the men were sent to ships in the western Pacific, where the fighting was still intense. Bill and five other seamen, however, reported for duty aboard the U.S.S. McGowan, a destroyer stationed in San Di- ego. "She had just come back from three years of fight- ing in the Pacific and the word was she wasn't going back for awhile. 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The McGowan was assigned to coastaltpatrol, and everyone figured they'd be in on the next big invasion: PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE 'TjI.pvm e-ttie Qtialitv c'fc tui Lif' '.Py t:* e- f i. u l '? : Carol Greer Siemiaszko T i CEKRTIFIEUD COIUNS ELOR 1... I9 1nd lir.9 1 ,. 1941 794-1492 WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida We'll pay you when your income stops. 0 ur plan is designed to provide you money when your income stops if you are S disabled from sickness or accident. With disability income protection from U Auto-Owners Insurance, you're protected anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, on or off the job. For more details, contact our . agency today! qAuto-Owners Insurance Lsle Home Gar business Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. Tlih Islald(er Friends and family that live afar will surely appreciate keeping in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria - it's like a letter from home. Keep in touch with a gift subscription. You can charge your subscription to MasterCard or Visa by phone or visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, 'Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978 ~,. ~ Ti;u-a~rr'-:ru ---;- r:; Greatest Generation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Japan. Then, in August 1945, the atom bomb was dropped on Japan. "We didn't know what it was, but the scuttlebutt was that this would finish the war. That was good news for me and the younger guys, because we thought we were going to be reassigned to ships in the invasion of Japan." The war was over for the McGowan and its crew. Japan surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945, and the crew of the McGowan was a pretty happy bunch. "Most of the guys had seen enough combat. I.just accepted the fact that I got lucky getting assigned to that tin can. The ship was decommissioned and many of its crew discharged. Bill was at the bottom end of the points system that discharged servicemen, so he spent several months on another destroyer. He was discharged from active duty in 1946, but remained a member of the inactive reserves. After a stint as a barber, Bill got another job at the Philadelphia Naval Yard when the Korean War broke out in 1950. Part of his job was refitting and testing WWII sub- marines for the modernmera. "I was more scared in that job than I ever was in the Navy," Bill'said. One day, a submarine he and his co-workers were testing headed straight to the bottom. "It was pretty scary getting that sub upright and back to the surface, I'll tell you that," he laughed. From the naval yard, Bill enrolled in electronics school and went to work for RCA. He eventually was hired by the Fischer-Porter Industrial Instruments Co. where he became a senior instructor and technician. He retired in 1990 after he and wife Ida had raised three children. Since brother Hank had been in Cortez since 1959, it was a natural choice for Bill to head south to Cortez for retirement. He and Ida live in the Cortez Trailer Park, just a stone's throw from'Hank's place. "I was too young to get into a lot of the fighting, so I don't have much of a war story," said Bill mod- estly. "Those guys who went.into action were the real heros. But I was prepared to go and glad to do my part. I'll tell you, I matured in the Navy. I went in as a 17- year-old kid and came out as a young man. Through- out my entire life, I've been a better man, husband and father than I ever would have been without my naval experience. I'd join up again in a second if I had to." Just another member of the Greatest Generation. ". 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According to Bradenton Beach police, the bridge was closed at 12:10 p.m. and reopened at 1:15 p.m. after a worker from the contractor cur- rently repairing the bridge was able to secure the locks. Traffic, already heavy due to spring break and Easter vactioners, backed up on Longboat Key and through Coquina Beach into Bradenton Beach while the repairs were under way. Efforts to reach the Florida Department of Transportation in Bartow at presstime for com- ment on the incident were unsuccessful. IIM Happy Cortezian Bill and Ida Howey enjoy the quiet life of the Cortez Trailer Park, where they live just afew yards away from Bill's brother Hank. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin 8708 Cortez Road W S(941) 792-9099 Alluit la sc ape r-e Mulch Stone Soil Loppers Pruners Rakes and much more! Open Monday thru Friday 7-4-:20, Saturday 7-noon .......................... ...... ..................... ............... .....:{ 9:30 am Adult Study/Discussion Rev. 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Cost is $5 per adult. Details are available at 778-1908. Cafe is back The popular Cafe on the Beach at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach reopened Easter weekend -finally, following seven month's renova- tions and longtime manager Darlene Powell was all smiles as hungry customers lined up for break- fast. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 Get rid of unwanted hair PERMANENTLY! S No more waxing, tweezing, shaving, or using Sdepilatory creams. Eliminate shaving bumps. LASER HAIR REMOVAL AND ELECTROLYSIS by Pansy Heger, CCE, CME Located in Hair's To You Salon fP"P" 3218 East Bay Drive ' Holmes Beach ( (941) 685-7368 by appointment only available evenings and weekends Free Consultation PAGE 18 E MARCH 30, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Roser 'Last Supper' re-enactment celebrates Holy Week AllembcIs 0o Ros.et Anllenofil CoMnmunit\' Chllch irCe e-c t.ILc.J Lcoihari D.a ni li' "La'f Supp1 r" tableau on Holy Thursday preceding Easter. Church members Roger Roark, Doui DeiLolng Ron Vandemann, Bill Willis; Chris Waiters, Lyle Kuhlmann, Bernie Ris, Mark Foxon, Renal Hook, Jim Coleman, Ed Kirk and John Staal were SJie dsciple~ at the Lord's Table,. and then delivered communion to the c onLg l I1.rin. Ilaiindr Photo: Bonner Joy Easter basket. Sinners ":' ""' Sainanhitli Moreland, of Sherman, Ill., won an Easter basket of goodies while vacationing on Anna Maria Island from Shells Restaurant in Holmes Beach. Pictured with Saniantha from left, are Shells General Manager Willie Hill, mom Amy and Manager Jeremy Patton. Also winning an Easter basket last Sunday was John Mattay of Bradenton. Pictured with John are, from left, Patton, mom :,Kathy and Hill. Accounting Services Payroll & Payroll Taxes Financial Statements Income Tax Preparation Secretarial Services Electronic Filing BEN COOPER, E.A. Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 (Located across from Publix) (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com .. ... .:., ..^ *;--.- .,. % .-, -....- or. .: . Key Income Tax & Business Services Inc. For appointment, call 778-5710 5500 Marina Drive, Suite 1,Holmes Beach ,Roser lHRemorial JItmnmnity prcky An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: 10am SAdult Church School: 9am Children's Church School: 10am Youth Church School: 10am Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 www.roserchurch.com Glria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA S' Pastor Tamara Wood P Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 am & 10 30 am Worship Service SChildren's Sunday School & Nursery at 10:30am rj .. Adult Bible Study 9 am .www.glorladellulheran com -' 6608 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1813 Swr /OiO THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE 19 Easter Sunday, Island style i4 -: .. :: ,. .:.: :::. : ;.:4. .:.:.:::.- - &~ ... .. .:I- On guard .,- ,:- ............. ........ ..... ..- -.-. Manatee County Marine Rescue's Jim Pritchard has All serving All Island Denominations been working at the beach for much of 21 years, From left to right, the pastors of the Island churches participating in the sunrise service are the Rev. Gary since 1974 with a couple of "leaves," and has Batey of Roser Memorial Community Church, the Rev. Tamara Woods of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, All attended the Easter sunrise service for many of those Island Denominations President Frank McGrath, the Rev. Deacon Alfred Gaspari of St. Bernard Catholic years, most recently, allowing The Islanderphotog- Church, the Rev. Bill Grossman of Harvey Memorial Community Church, and the Rev. Dale Lawson of Island raphers access to the lifeguard tower and the unique Baptist at the podium for the Scripture reading at the Island Kiwanis Easter sunrise service. At far right, perspective of the large crowd in attendance for the musician Steve Wicker, who provided vocals and keyboard music. Easter service. The hunt is on for these spry youngsters in the St. Bernard Catholic Church Easter Egg Hunt. .... ". : .'. Is it the Easter bunny? Gosh no, but these youngsters indicated a good substi- tute is the Rev. Robb Mongiello of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Islander Photos: Nancy Ambrose and Bonner Joy I m r n -i 'c a i- T r --" T v n ?'T ^ t - - - --- , Chad Morrison, age 2, visiting from E & .. Colorado, collects his first Easter egg Sela Zaccagnino, 3, of Bradenton and on the hunt sponsored by St. Bernard Holmes Beach. Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. .wss wy; 1.: -:.i p : -, .. *. : 76. v.- .. --. ..N '". -" "" :,;:. / ':'-"''7 .-" .- ^ A V - Myriah Deal, age 7, of Holmes Beach, andXavier Franzyk, age 8, visiting from Illinois, check their eggs after the Easter Egg Hunt at St. Bernard Catholic Church to see if they have won one of the special prizes hidden inside. .- -.. ..-- -.- -, .-.- ......- -- .:.. PAGE 20 0 MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Life with boats continues in Cortez By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent He's been into boats most of his life, building them, sailing them, raising kids on them. Now he's in the ideal place, Cortez, and in the ideal program there, boatbuilding. He is Sam Geiger, maybe past the age when young men's fancy turns to thoughts of circumnavigation cruises, glad now that he has the memories of wonder- ful and terrifying days and nights at sea. Never too old for building, though. He lives alone in Bradenton and comes to Cortez a few days a week to join new-old buddies and, with them, hand-build wooden boats in the old way with old tools and the old results: Lovely new boats. He always has a boat of his own under construction to be sold, just, in fact, sold a 10-foot dinghy at the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in February. He builds his own in a rented storage area in Bradenton; his volunteer work in Cortez is strictly for the learning- and-doing boat program. That program was instigated and overseen by Roger Allen, a man of many hats who is director of the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum that he is creat- ing in Cortez. Boatbuilding by hand is part of-the mari- time program he envisions for his adopted village. It is housed in the community center but is destined to join other facets of the program in the old school building now undergoing renovation for the museum. Geiger has already started work on another 10-foot dinghy, this one a sailboat, which he figures is about six to eight months' work. He's still doing his bit in the Cortez program, of course. "I don't like to not finish what I start," he said. He started building boats the first year of his mar- riage in the 1950s, probably to help keep him on the straight and narrow after abandoning bachelorhood, though he won't say so. The\ were living in Connecti- cut along the shore of Long Island Sound, and he was working in quality control at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He built a 14-foot Blue Jay sloop, which was fine. But he met another amateur builder who had just fin- ished an 18-foot tugboat with outboard power, which intrigued Geiger to the point he built one himself. He was sunk at that point, bitten and downright devoured by the boatbuilding bug. He's been at it ever since, making dinghies and sailboats up to 26 feet and selling them when he fin- ished so he could start another: "I never made any money on them, just enough to build another boat." In 1974, he started building the boat he'd wanted all along, a 42-foot Fiberglas ketch. That took him three years, working in a 44-foot barn he had built for the purpose, all the while sticking with his job at Pratt & Whitney. He loved that boat. Still does in absentia. He retired from his job in 1983, loaded his enthu- siastic wife and four of their five children aboard and headed east. The eldest brother was in college and had to be restrained from dropping out so he could go along. He was right, as it turned out, for that year on the Atlantic and cruising Europe was "the greatest time of all their lives," he recalls. He kept on sailing after his wife died in 1988, sometimes alone and sometimes with friends, to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico and the South American coast. Finally he just outgrew that phase, he thought, so he sold his boat in 1995. He tried the Florida Atlantic coast, found it too hectic for him and came to the Gulf Coast to stay. He brought his boatbuilding passion along. One day he chanced across an Islander with an article about Roger Allen's boatbuilding program in Cortez, made one phone call and found a maritime home. "It's a perfect paradise for me," he said. Altogether he figures he has built about 25 boats of varying sizes and styles, "a Idbor of love, all of them." Sam Geiger works on a boat in Cortez. Islander Photo: Courtesy Roger Allen He suspects he is probably past the years when he might be building big boats. He's staying put. Well, "I may sail to Venezuela with a friend." That's coming sometime, no hurry, just the way a sailor does it sometime. : i.-.-: : '. .`i'--:'.'::: ::---::' ... :. - ---------::---:-: --. ----1 -- ;=. -- --- THE ISLANDER E MARCH 30, 2005 U.PAGE 21 'for - Phillip and Connie Ferrell and their three boys, Tyler, Toby and Teddy "Bear" drove to Anna Maria Island from Harts, W.Va., to fulfill the wish of Tyler to visit the beach he remembered from a trip to Anna Maria Island several years earlier. They have complimentary accommodations and meals and gifts and plenty of attractions and activities planned, all thanks to the generosity of Islanders and local businesses. It was all made possible by Kids Wish Network, which granted a "wish" made by Tyler, age 9, who suffers from a critical heart 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 do its work. He has some learning disabilities, tires easily and must be constantly hydrated. But as the Anna Maria Island Privateers learned Monday evening, Tyler is all boy, all smiles, and very grateful to have been the focus of their attention on his first evening on Anna Maria Island. The Privateers brought their "boat/float" to The Islander office, where the Ferrells met up with them. That's when President Eric "A\ Mon" Rushnell wel- comed Tyler and his family) to the Island, bestowing on Tyler special Pirate booty, beads, an official Privateer pin, e e patch, sword and other goodies, and pro- claimed Tyler honorary captain of the ship. Privateer Eric "Ax Mon" Rushnell ties on a pirate scarf for Tyler, who was named "Captain 6f the day" by the Privateers. Tyler and brothers Toby, 8, and Teddy "Bear," 3, received Privateer shirts, beads,. sword, eye patches and more, before their tour of the Island on the boat/float. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy Tyler ordered his crew aboard and off they went on a tour to Coquina Beach. One Privateer noted that as they passed an open view of the beach and the sun was just about to set, Tyler commented that he "couldn't have dreamed a better wish." Onward they rode on the ship to the Sandbar, where on disembarking, the Privateers formed a sword arch "salute" and accompanied the Ferrells to their table, where they presented Tyler with some Privateer "spending bounty." "Ax Mon" invited Tyler to return to captain the Privateer ship in the future, and a somewhat over- whelmed little boy "beamed" and rolled his eyes up- ward. The family has plans to fish aboard "Findango," travel to Mote for a special day behind the scenes, din- ner at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, sail on the "Enter- prise" out of Sarasota, dine at the Beach Bistro and brunch at Ooh La La! Bistro. They also have an invi- tation for an ecological tour of the bay with "Capt. Cathy," one of the Capt. Kim's Boat Tours crew. The Islander furnished Tyler with a "bunch" of throwaway cameras, which he will use to "record" his vacation and the newspaper will compile in a DVD scrapbook. It's an incredible "wish come true" for Tyler, who will celebrate his 10th birthday on the Island on Friday. F% cm, t'I T'/'iJ ii t t 1cJllh'I ic L Pova~icter 'it, **d si It/Ifc. /ith P, bo ,i 1.141u "'. /1 b' 1I h ufl.i T,.b'' rIe Sathil' PAGE 22 i MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Wednesday, March 30 8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning, Longboat Key" S breakfast and blood drive at the Longboat Key Cham- ber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 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. Thursday, March 31 S 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: (888) 227-7669. 4 to 6 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Com- merce "Meet, Greet & Eat" at the Stella Maris recep- tion hall, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Friday, April 1 8:45 to 10 a.m. Yoga with Dolce Little at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 2 p.m. "Blue Crush" film showing at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5833. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Opening reception for the Anna Maria Island Art League Spring exhibit, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. 6 to 9p.m. "Art to Go" artists reception at Kaos Gallery South, 1122 12th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 747-0823. I 8 p.m. Florida West Coast Sympony "Master- works" at Neel Performing Arts Center, Manatee Com- S munity College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 953-4252. Fee applies. 8p.m. "Introduction to the Janist Religion" at the Baha'i Center, 6404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Informaiton: 746-0779. Saturday, April 2 6:50 a.m. Audubon Society field trip to Ft. DeSoto departing fronr the Post Office parking lot, 824 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 376-0110. Bring a bag lunch. 8:30 a.m. --Kiwanis club presents "Getting Old and What to do About It" with author Gene Ciliberti at Cafe on the Beach, 2200 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973. 9 a.m. Yoga on the beach with Jasmine Boss at the Spring Avenue beach access, Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-4977. .10:15 a.m. Holmes Beach Civic Association roundtable discussion with Holmes Beach Commis- sioner Sandy Haas-Martens at the Island Branch Li- 'Coffee house' of Hobbits, artists A "coffee house" motif with open mike and an appearance by the Island Hobbits was the feature of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island for its March program of "second Fridays." Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4 p.m. Harp recital featuring Jufia Martin at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1638. Fee applies. Sunday, April 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden tour of various Island locations. Information: 778-4868. Fee applies. Monday, April 4 10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meeting with Guest Patrika Vaughn of A Cappella Publishing at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 761-9036. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Basket-weaving workshop with Pam McMillen at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. Tuesday, April 5 Noon to 3:30 p.m. Friendly bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to 4 p.m. Veterans service officer at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Appointments: 749-3030. p U ~ Old Florida Stile An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat Ilam-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 Capalbo's *,HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $4.89 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.09 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday noon-9 S1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Basket-weaving workshop with Pam McMillen at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. 4 to 6 p.m. Inquiring Minds discussion group presents "Marriage and Divorce in the Church" at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4579. Wednesday, April 6 7 to 8 a.m. Pier regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd.,.Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-7062. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Noon Minnesota Club picnic near-the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 794-3573. Noon Anna Maria Island Woman's Club spring lunch at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 778-4060. 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. 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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. Infor- mation: 387-0746., ; Basket-weaving classwith 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 Li- brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through April 15. Information: (888) 227-7669. Youth art classes for ages 5 to 12 at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through May 3. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies. . S:*"Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through May 8. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies. "Art to Go" exhibit at Kaos Gallery South, 1122 12th St. W., Bradenton, through May 14. Information: 747-0823. Upcoming: "Amadeus" opens at the Riverfront Theatre April 7. "How to Stay Safe Inside and Outside Your Home" at Cafe on the Beach April 9. Garden party at the Ringling Museum of Art April 9. Leon Merian at the Riverfront Theatre April 9. Marine science technology & you at Mote Marine Aquarium April 9. Audubon Society "mini-bird-a-thon" at the Palma Sola Causeway April 9. Community crafts and clutter sale at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church April 9. 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 "BEST REUBEN I'VE AVlu0 HAD!" RoL, S. L,.:AL REALTOR S ..:...' .~-P Jus Other Great Sandwiches S Piz'a Homemade Soups! ,XDaily Specials Salads -'"~, ~.l010 Mexican Specialties and more' Eat in or Takeot! and more Congratulations to Mike Stringari of Corvallis, Oregon! He's our "3000th Smoothie" Winner! THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 E PAGE 23 'Much Ado About Nothing' will open at Crosley "Shakespeare on the Bay" has scheduled its World War II era reflecting the Crosley's use by the second season, with "Much Ado About Nothing" Army Air Corp during that period." It is at 8374 N. April 19-29 on the lawn at the Powel Crosley Mu- Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. seum. The shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Satur- It is a two-hour show with one intermission, day, 2 p.m. Sunday, no performances Monday. said artistic director Gary Mazzu, and the produc- Tickets at $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and chil- tion "will be unique\ adapted to suit the post- dren, may be obtained by calling 722-3244. Red Crested Snowbirds The red hat club from Anna Maria Island, the Red Crested Snowbirds, attended the races at the Sarasota Kennel Club, where several members were selected to present a trophy for one of the winning dogs. From left are Betty Fuess, Shirley Bullard, Pat Fraser, Janet Gnaedinger, Barb Jons and Julie Caron. Widowed persons support group at the Anna Maria Island Community Center April 11. Stepping-stone craft class at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center April 11 & 13. OLD HAMBURG I SCHNITZELIAUS 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 Botanical artists Charlotte Staub Thomas at the Island Branch Library April 12. "Quilters" musical at First United Methodist Church opens April 12. 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 -.----------J8?7 ANY 3 s$299 I 9 FOOT-LONG TOASTEDI "iih'I"I^'''Jupur)n L"1051 PAGE 24 E MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Another active storm season predicted for 2005 It would appear that another active hurricane sea- son is in store for us in 2005. Dr. William Gray, a.Colorado State University meteorologist who has been offering storm forecasts for the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea for the past few decades, said he expects there to be 11 named storms, with six of them becoming hurricanes and three of them severe. An average hurricane year sees nine-10 named storms, six of them becoming hurricanes and two of them severe. Gray said the Atlantic is entering into a more in- tense hurricane pattern for the next 30 years, with more storms predicted and more intense hurricanes than we've experienced in the past 40 years. The reason, he told attendees at the National Hur- ricane Conference in New Orleans last week, is an in- crease in salinity and faster-moving ocean currents. As the current velocity accelerates, the amount of heat in the water increases, exacerbating storm development. Gray saidthat a "new era" of storms began in 1995. "In the past 10 years, we've had more storms than in any period on record." Gray and his team of researchers study global fac- tors to determine Atlantic hurricane activity. Much of the basis of their predictions comes from-what he calls the "great ocean conveyor belt," a Moebius strip-like series of surface arid deep-ocean currents that upwells in the South Atlantic, flows along the surface to the Labrador Sea in the North Atlantic, then dives deep and flows southeast until upwelling in the Indian Ocean. S The conveyor belt mixes salinity of seawater. Greater salinity means warmer temperatures and more Atlantic storms; lesser salinity means colder seawater and fewer storms. Another element of the global weather pattern that Dubious honor for Islander cartoonist Islander cartoonist Jack Egan was recently honored by the newspaper stafffor being named to the Top 100 list ofAnna Maria Island taxpayersfor the 2003-04 fiscal year. Egan made the list at No. 100. It was an honor that Egan said he would happily give up toisomeone else, and was reluctantly proud that his tax payments help support the massive bureaucracy of county government. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin OPEN HOUSE April 2 2-6pm WAV2 ES Seafood Shack Dock BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB Hors d'oeuvres and Ibeerdges RSL'P Unlimited Boating!! Use any of our boats at anytime. We pay for everything except the fuel. The best alternative to buying or renting a boat! (941) 376-4541 Q tCA 4 Wtwe! 4110 127 Street W. Cortez (Ne)l to the Seafood Shack) __,,' 't.'=.a. t,:a, cluh t ,..,,rrn UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube ERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED Gray and his team monitor to make storm predictions are weather patterns in.Africa.-When the region there is wetter than usual, hurricane formation in the Atlan- tic is generally increased. Another key element in Gray's forecast is the tem- perature of the waters off the United Kingdom and in the western Pacific Ocean. Gray said the North Atlantic was warmer in the 1950s and 1960s, a period of time that saw more tropi- cal storms in the Atlantic. Starting in the 1970s, water temperatures dropped, as did storm activity. In the mid-1990s, though, the water began to warm and storms began to form. '"It's shifting again," Gray said, "and we're enter- ing a higher mode of hurricane activity, especially with major storms." Other factors Gray and his group take into account in the forecast include a high-pressure ridge located near the Azores in the North Atlantic, temperature and pressure readings in West Africa, Caribbean sea-level pressure readings, temperature readings about 54,000 feet above Singapore and wind speed globally at about 40,000 feet. All it takes is a measure of the 2004 hurricane sea- son to get a glimpse of what is in store for us in the years ahead. Last summer and fall saw 15 named storms, nine of which became hurricanes and six of them were major storms. Four of those hurricanes criss- crossed Florida. This year also has a 69-percent chance of a major storm making landfall in the United States, Gray said. His next storm update will be Friday, and he said his forecast may rise. However, the probabilities of Florida being hammered again are slight, Gray added. Manatee deaths continue Manatee deaths off Southwest Florida have risen in number to 43, apparently caused by the lingering red tide outbreak off the coast. Most of the sea cow deaths have occurred in Lee and Charlotte counties, although one dead manatee was found in Sarasota Bay off Longboat Key. Red tide, although a naturally occurring phenom- enon, occasionally bursts into bloom, with an accom- panying aerosol toxin that is irritating to air-breathing creatures. Manatees, being at water level to the red tide toxins, are adversely impacted by the bloom. Another problem for the slow-moving marine mammals resluts from eating seagrasses that are cov- ered with the red tide microorganism. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-. vation Commission, "The Florida red tide bloom off the coast of Southwest Florida is still present along- shore between Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Along- Islrand Scooter Rentals at SILVER SURF 1301 Gulf Dr. N.* Bradenton Beach $25 SPECIAL LOW RATES MZ Authorized Dealer We rent bikes, too! WE SELL TO LOCALS 726-3163 Certified Full Automotive Repair 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] shore samples collected last week from the bloom area contained very low to medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism. "No positive counts were found south of Sarasota Bay," the FWC spokesperson said. "No offshore samples were received, but dead fish were reported early in the week offshore of Fort Myers. Dead fish and birds (two pelicans) were also reported in lower Tampa Bay. No reports of respiratory irritation were received. Additional dead manatees were recovered this week; cause of death is suspected to be red tide related. South- westerly winds last weekend could contribute to more noticeable effects, such as fish kills or respiratory irri- tation, at the beaches and coastal areas." It's important to remember that the red tide. bloom is spotty; one stretch of beach may be a sneeze zone, but go a mile or so up or down the coast and it may be toxin-free. A good tip would be to take a walk and find your "perfect" (red tide free) spot. African dust coming to us soon Actually, dust from Africa has been a problem for hundreds of years for Floridians. Today, though, it has been the focus of scientists who are not discounting the impact the pesticide-riddendust may have on our atmo- sphere. According to the Tampa Tribune, scientists are finding more and more herbicides, pesticides and fer- tilizer contained in dust samples that they have found originated in the Sahara Desert. And a Mote Marine Laboratory researcher has found bacteria that are usually found only in desert en- vironments in sea urchins off Panama. Could the dust from Africa prompt red tide blooms off Florida? Some scientists haven't rejected the pos- sibility. Nonetheless, the dust is a potential human health problem. As a 2004 U.S. Geological Survey report stated, "It is clear that a-very diverse population of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria and viruses is moving. vast distances in Earth's atmosphere, and 20 percent to 30 percent consists of species capable of causing disease in a wide range of organisms, includ- ing trees, crop plants and animals." The Africa-Florida conveyor isn't the only such dust transfer worldwide. The Nevada area is a source of dust to the northern Pacific ocean and, eventually, Asia. Asia contributes its share of the crud to the Pa- cific Northwest. South America ships its airborne par- ticles to Australia; that continent passes it along to the islands in the Pacific. And on it goes. Gas masks, anyone? Sandscript factoid It seems the wily octopus has developed a means to literally walk away from trouble. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have noticed that two species of octopi have demon- strated a technique of wrapping six of their arms - legs? around their bodies while backing away frorr bad things on their remaining tentacles. The researchers told the Associated Press that th( critters "looked like a clump of algae tiptoeing away' as they did their little underwater dance. Aonna &dMorToa slon Tiaes Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Mar30 4:14 1.1 6:32 1.0 1:39 2.4 9:43 -0.3" Mar 31 2:21 2.4 11:07 -0.3 LQ Apr 1 3:23 2.3 - Apr2 12:35 -0.3 4:52 2.2 - Apr 1:53 -0.4 6:38 2.1 - Apr4 11:49 1.4 3:49 -0.4 9:11 2.1 2:51 1.2 Apr5 11:50 1.5 4:31 -0.3 10:27 2.0 4:04 0.9 Apr6 11:58 1.6 5:03 -0.1 11:27 1.9 5:01 0.6 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later FISH TALES We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome at The Islander. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. THE ISLANDER N MARCH 30, 2005 6 PAGE 25 Kings starting to show offshore, plus mackerel By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing doesn't get a whole lot better-than what's going on out there right now. Grouper and, snapper continue to be excellent catches offshore right now for the bottom fishers. Mackerel are starting to hit big-time offshore as well, and kingfish are starting to show up on their migration and should start to really hit very, very soon. Backwater action for redfish is still great, as are trout catches. Snook are also starting to hit better and better as the water temps gradually rise. And sheepshead are either at their peak or just a few days away from prime size and hunger potential - from either the fish or human perspective. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been working in Sarasota Bay of late and catching trout, redfish and snook, with the reds going to 29 inches and tipping the scales at better than 11 pounds. He's also putting his charters onto flounder to 20 inches in length, with shrimp being the best bait for the hottest action. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said mackerel and kingfish have started to move offshore, and action should keep getting better and better in the next few weeks. Snook fishing in the bays has been excellent, and there are lots of redfish being brought back from Sarasota Bay. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said pier fishers are reeling in lots of sheepshead, redfish, bluefish, mackerel and pompano, but the sheepies still are No. 1 for the pier, with mackerel coming in a close second. Sounds like a horse race, doesn't it? Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said mackerel, sheepshead and some small sharks were the best action for the pier last week, with mack attacks getting better daily. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said redfish are the hot ticket in Terra Ceia and Miguel bays, plus plenty of mackerel and snapper from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge area of Tampa Bay. Sheepshead are still thick and hungry around the docks of the Manatee River, he added. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said his charters caught a good mix of species last week: Mackerel, trout, redfish and some good-size snook, plus he's find- ing that whitebait is starting to show up in larger schools now. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports by wade fishers for trout and redfish on the lower tides in the backwater are still great. Snook fishing is starting to pick up, and boating fishers have said there are "tons of mackerel" by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include lots coming out of redfish in Terra Ceia Bay, plenty of mackerel near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and big, big sheepshead from near any of the structures in the bays. Capt, Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's finding lots of mackerel, cobia and bluefish out in the Gulf, plus red- fish and snook in the backwaters. Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 EARLY RISER SPECIAL $40. Tues Fri w +TAX 7-8am $55 Until Noon +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $4= Noon-2 pm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART $2 After2spm +TAX GREEN FEE AND CART CallN FE4AND9CART Look at the spots on that fish! Larry Mahoney with a multi-spotted redfish he caught while fishing with Capt. Ray Markham in Terra Ceia Bay. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's finding fishing "to be hot right now in between the fronts. Our clients have been consis- tently catching red grouper to 25 pounds, gag grouper to 20 pounds, limit catches of mangrove snapper to 6 pounds, plus lane and yellowtail snapper, triggerfish and sheepshead." Capt. Larry said he's been out to 40 to 130 feet of water in the Gulf, using live pinfish, grunts, frozen Spanish sardines or live shrimp for the snapper,.., Capt. Ray Markham said he put winter Longboat Key residents Larry and Annie Mahoney onto a few good days of fishing, with "terrific action on big trout to 24 inches. In fact, one half-day fishing trip produced Power Squadron charts 'Boat Smart' course Anna Maria Island Power Squadron will spon- sor a "Boat Smart" class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the squadron's building, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. It will cover boating safety, laws, weather, types of boats, rules of the road, boat handling and distress signals. Cost is $17, including lunch. Inter- ested persons may register and receive further in- formation by calling 714-0449. S- Capt. Mike's Charter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed well over 100 fish ranging from 14- to 24-inches, plus grouper, nearly 30 bluefish to 3 pounds, a number of redfish to 28 inches, snook to 24 inches and flounder. That would have been enough, but at day's end, I spot- ted the first pair of tarpon I have seen this season near Port Manatee." Capt. Sam Kimball on Legend charters out of Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said he's getting into lots of gag grouper, yellowtail, mangrove and lane snapper, as well as grunts, triggerfish and sea bass. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said mackerel are coming on strong for his charters, as well as redfish and trout in the backwater, plus snook action is really starting to turn on. On my boat Magic, we caught redfish to 27 inches in length, snook to 26 inches, trout to 20 inches, snap- per to 15 inches and all the mackerel anybody could 3 want. Whitebait is plentiful at the Skyway in Tampa Bay as well. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a 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 n in the paper. DEEP SEA FISHING Sailing Daily 9am- 3 pm 75' SEA FOX For Reservations Cai 5-1 930 WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 PAGE 26 0 MARCH 30, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Morgan Stanley opens Little League season with victories By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Morgan Stanley opened the Anna Maria Island AAA Little League regular season with victories over Duncan Real Estate on Monday, March 21, and West Manatee Fire District on Wednesday, March 23, to serve notice to the rest of the league that they're the team to beat in 2005. Monday's opening-night victory was sparked by strong pitching performances by William Brusso and Matt Bauer. Brusso started the game on the mound and limited Duncan Real Estate to three hits and one run in almost three innings of work. Bauer finished the game <- on the mound after relieving Brusso with two outs and two on in the top of the third inning. Austin Wash led off the game for Duncan by -reaching on an error, but he was erased at second when Jake Rappe grounded into a fielder's choice to short. Brusso struck out the next two batters to end the inning unscathed. The second inning saw Brusso give up a single to left field by Glenn Bower before bouncing back with three consecutive strikeouts to keep the game scoreless. Duncan pitcher Troy Kozewski was also effective, with two shutout innings. He allowed only a single to Zach Evans in the second inning while striking out three. Duncan took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third when they touched Brusso for one run. Daniel Pimental led off the inning with a single and moved to second on a passed ball. Pimental got cut down trying to steal third. before Alex Hall and Wash reached via walk. Rappe Stopped out to Brusso on the mound for the second out, but Kozewski singled to center to bring Hall home with the first run of the game. Bauer relieved Brusso on the mound and induced a ground out by Kyle Parsons to end the inning. Bauer helped his own cause in the bottom of the inning when he drew a one-out walk. Three passed balls.later, Bauer slid across home plate with the tying run. Morgan Stanley took the lead for good in the bot- tom of the fourth inning when Giorgio Gomez and Katie Hunt drew one-out walks. Gomez and Hunt moved to second and third after a passed ball and eas- ily scored on Blake Rivers' two-run single to right field for a 3-1 lead. Morgan Stanley added an insurance run in the fourth when Bauer led off with a double down the right-field line and scored when Zach Even's ground ball was booted for an error. Duncan threatened in the top of the sixth when Kowewski and Glen Bower worked Bauer for walks, but Bauer struck out the last batter to end the game with Morgan Stanley on top by a 4-1 score. Bauer got the pitching win with three scoreless innings that saw him allow one hit while striking out five. Bauer also led the way at the plate with a double and two runs scored, while Evans and Rivers each con- tributed one hit apiece in the victory. Pimental, Glenn Bower, Kozewski and Trevor SBystrom each managed a single for Duncan in the loss. Morgan Stanley 15, WMFD 7 Morgan Stanley jumped out to an 11-2 lead over WMFD through four innings, before withstanding a late rally that saw WMFD score five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Zach Even was the winning pitcher, allowing one hit and six runs while striking out seven batters. Even also led the way at the plate, going 2 for 4, including a triple and three RBIs, while Daniel Janisch added a pair of singles and four runs scored. Lead-off hitter Martine Miller reached base and scored all four times at bat with a single and three walks and Matt Bauer singled and scored three runs for Morgan Stanley. Sarah Howard added a single and onerun for Morgan Stanley, which also received single runs from Kyle Parsons and Zach Evans in the victory. Joey Hutchinson led the WMFD attack with a single and three runs scored, while Tommy Price singled and scored once. Mikey Dolan added a single for WMFD, which also received runs from Elijah Toussaint and Hunter Parrish in the loss. Islanders team up, capture Sarasota Senior tennis title Bradenton Beach resident Richard Gellman and Boyd Realty pitcher Alexandra Howe puts the tag on Harry's Continental Kitchens' baserunner Alex Siegal during T-ball action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy "What happened to the ball?" Andrew Ross, Heaiy May and. Izzy Gomez all hustled out to left field, but they couldn't seem to find it. b~J~4 '. '- :'i J .- 4 *4 . 'I +. .4J~i ~ ~~~i ....'., 4*'~ '444: i ~ :'~ ;"': ; Tsd .~1 'I '' ' i. 'i ' ; I. r ~-.n 1. .d Y .* pit ..I.. ... 4'- '., 444 ,;i -TRY. ..4 '4 44.' '.4 4 -.4' .- ''z ..... ..... . . I "4" i4~i.-' L loss, Ustraf ~~ P '' 1 : t I~; m m PLEASE SE.E SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Boyd Realty's Healy May couldn't quite come up with this hard-hit ground ball during T-ball action at the - Anna Maria Island Community Center. .. I ^5 THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 E PAGE 27 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 Holmes Beach's Glen Schwanberg teamed up to cap- ture the Sarasota Senior Tennis League's doubles championship in the 70s division. The league, which consists of more than 1,000 players, started back in No- vember 2004 and played through March 2005. Gellman and Schwanberg ran away with the title by compiling an impressive 35-13 record, four full games ahead of second place Longboat Key Country Club's 26-16 record. Horseshoe winners Winners in the March 26 horseshoe games were Bob. Lee of Anna Maria City and Adin Shank of Bradenton. Runners-up were Ron Pepka of Bradenton and Herb Puryear of Anna Maria City. The March 23 games were rained out. The weekly contests get under way every Wednes- day and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. Anna Maria Island Little League baseball schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) April 4 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. Morgan April 6 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. Duhcar April 8 7 p.m. Morgan Stanley vs April 11 6:30 p.m. Duncan vs. WMFD AA League (ages 8-10) April 5 5:30 p.m. April 5 7 p.m. April 7 5:30 p.m. April 7 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) April 8 5:30 p.m. April 9 9 a.m. April 9 10a.m. SStanley . Duncan D M- -... ..- - League Islander Photo: Bnner Joy Team captain Dick Gellman, left, of Bradenton Beach, and Glen Schw.nbergof Holmes Beach, representing the Walton Racquet Center, captured their 70s division title in the Sarasota County Senior Men 's Tennis Morgan Stanley vs. Cannons Betsy Hills vs. Bark Betsy Hills vs. Morgan Stanley Cannons vs. Bark Island Starter vs. Harry's Coast Bank vs. Beach House A&E vs. Boyd Realty ; ... -t-y -....... . 1 ?'' ; i d' ,: .-* `:,; , S .,.-.-:" : '. .': "., ," .... ~ ~ ~ ,5,:'t, .. ,:,': :':.' .-. .. . Island Starter's Brandon Mills hustles home with a run during T-ball action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. .*i.~.'.?il.,..I ,~ -'t ~ : ;,-.- 4 P'~r~l-s .1I;? ,,,kv: b'' r J .,'. *a~ 4j Harry's Continental Kitchens' second baseman Zach Stewart shows good form on this ground ball during T- ball action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? THE ISLAND'S TOP 10 We've got 10 top reasons for you to advertise in The Islander, proven success stories, a targeted market and expert advice for achieving results. Ask the experts with 13 years dedicated service to Anna Maria Island. Thie Islander Call Nancy or Rebecca to arrange a visit to your business 778-7978. ~~ ?. I' ' ;Y~C-~ ' Y'AGE 28 0 MARCH 30, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Island Travelers q- .. '"-' -... . ,. < 3Rq '-* .- .F ,--: , a .- ;.;ss *.."- ; .'." "-..-, <^ g -- . ,':- .- .'" 4 ,. : .. .. .. "" 2 Afghan fan Marine Cpl. Nathan "Jeff" Barnes of Cortez-brings home news to Afghanistan. He is the son of Anna and Jeff Barnes of Cortez, owners of Jeff's Rescreen. uortez contrast Marine Cpl. Nathan "Jeff" Barnes, son of Anna and Jeff Barnes of Cortez, with indigenous buddy in Afghani- stan. Note gentle background, including persons obscured in the landscape, as contrasted with his home territory along Anna Maria Sound. THERE'S A TREASURE - HIDING ON '.-- - 1^.. 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GRI, CRS, Sale Associate Real Estate, Inc. 779-0304 773-9770 S310 Pine Avenue i Anna Maria THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE 29 Island Biz Amy is two Amy Welsh of the A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa in the Island Fitness Center in Holmes Beach is all smiles as she has returned to her roots. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Amy is too, two much Amy Welsh couldn't be happier. She grew up on Longboat Key and the Island and always dreamed of the day she could come back to the Island lifestyle.with her own business. That day is here..Amy is now the proud owner of A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa at 5315 Gulf Drive in the Island Fitness Center in Holmes Beach. "I always wanted to come back here. This is such "a great place for me and my kids. I couldn't be happier, especially with what we're doing at the salon," said a smiling Amy. After traveling throughout Europe and the Carib- bean as a salon consultant and trainer, Amy figured it was time to "return home" as her daughters got older and what better place to raise her two environmentally conscious daughters than her hometown slice of "Old Florida." "Once you leave here, you can't wait to get back," said Amy. "Now that we're back, we're not going to leave, and what we're doing at the salon is just fantas- tic. "We're not your mom's beauty salon. We're going to be fashion-forward and environmentally friendly and conscious." Indeed, Amy offers only the natural herbal prod- ucts manufactured by Aveda, one of the world leaders in environmentally friendly skin and hair products for salons. But A2 is not just a salon with quality services by experienced professionals. Amy also offers pedicures, manicures, facials and massages in separate rooms from the styling salon, and has another area for body and massage treatments. Dedicated to the Aveda environmental lifestyle, Amy is looking to give back something to the Island environment. With Earth Month coming up, Amy will be donat- ing time and services to the local Reef Relief organi- zation. "We've definitely made a commitment to give back something to this wonderful community. People have really supported us and we, like Aveda, are dedi- cated to the environment." To reach Amy and A2 Salon, call 778-5400. The best in yacht repairs, restoration Holmes Beach resident Tommy Solomon has re- located the headquarters of his Tommy Solomon Yacht Repair and Restoration company from Maryland to Holmes Beach. Tommy provides custom mobile repair and resto- ration services to yacht owners and brings more than 20 years experience in the business for area yacht own- ers. "I'm really excited to move my headquarters here," said Tommy. "This Island is really special. It's a great place for boaters and yachting and a great place to live. And it brings me closer to my clientele. I'm able to travel all over southwest-Florida for my clients." Tommy's clientele include the U.S. Coast Guard .aWJ.DQnnzj Bictai and.e'.s.traveJed as far as California and British Columbia for ;;: yacht restoration. ' Tommy's not just limited to Fiberglas re-- :. " pair. He's an expert on gelcoat repair and refin- ishing surfaces, deck re- bedding and seaming, wet deck and core replace- ment, wet bottom and peeling, osmotic blister- ing repair, bottom coat Solomon protection, major and mi- nor structural repairs, hull retrofits and refit conver- sions, project management, port replacement, leak de- tection, non-skid decking and hull extensions. Fully insured and bonded, Tommy's services are available for any size yacht, sailboat or power boat. In addition to on-site work, Tommy also has haul- away capabilities. "I like to. think I can handle any type of yacht or sailboat repair or restoration," he said with a laugh. Tommy was featured in the March 19, 2004, issue of Ira Black's "Nor'easter" magazine for his restoration of a 1976 42-foot Sparkman and Stephens yacht and was profiled in the June 2003 issue of "Soundings" magazine for his work on an 18-foot Sea Otter. For more information on Tommy Solomon Yacht Repair and Restoration, call 993-3664, or visit his Web site online at www.TommySolomon.com. Sunny chef Darrell Mizzell, a graduate of the Culinary Institute ofAmerica, is the new head chef at the Sun House Restaurant and Bar at Bridge Walk in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo Courtesy of Sun House. Sun shines bright on this house Award-winning Florida chef Darrell Mizell has brought his legendary culinary experience to the Sun House Restaurant and Bar at BridgeWalk in Bradenton Beach. He was formerly the.head chef at Christopher's Tropical Fine Dining on Lido Beach and was the ca- tering chef at Mattison's American Bistro and Cater- ing in Sarasota. A" graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Darrell has won five culinary awards and has more than 25 years experience in Florida cooking. He was instrumental in developing Floribbean cuisine, a blend of foods and cooking styles from the Caribbean, Florida and the tropics. Floribbean cuisine features fresh regional ingredi- ents and the fusion of fresh herbs and spices. "I'm really looking forward to meeting people at Sun House and creating some exciting new dishes for everyone to enjoy," said Darrell. The Sun House is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant recently introduced lower menu -prices-with an "early diner's-special"-from-4 p.m..to 6 p.m. For more information call the Sun House at 782- 1137. Welcome new businesses The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce held its monthly business card exchange Feb. 23 at the Island Chiropractic Center at 3612 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach and welcomed the following new mem- bers: Accommodations: The Magnolia Apartments (Amanda Edge) at 105 Bridge St. in Bradenton Beach. Financial: Morgan Stanley investments (David Zaccagnino) at 1401 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton. Real Estate: Edge Sharff Properties (Amanda Edge) at 105 Bridge St. in Bradenton Beach. Goldstar Properties (Paul Sharff) at 105 Bridge St. in Bradenton Beach. RE/MAX Excellence (Andrew Vac) at 510 Bay Isles Road on Longboat Key. Restaurant: Sharkey's'Steak and Sea Grill (Anton Lulgiuri) at.2519 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach. Professional services: Island Vision Care (Dr. Douglas Black) at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key. Services: Anna Maria Care ( Monique Saplenya) at 2202 Avenue B in Bradenton Beach. Bella Babies and More (Laura Manning) at 5345 Gulf Drive No. #400 in Holmes Beach. Loving Pause Pet Massage (Mady Iseman).in Anna Maria. NXGEN Payment Services (Dennis Hassell) at 9423 Portside Terrace in Bradenton., RHOCS Inc. (Chris Rivera) in Anna Maria. Snips Hair Design (Pam Di Vlio) at 9807 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Travel Now (Barb Murphy) at 922 79th St. W. in Bradenton. Convenience Store: Pine Avenue General Store (Sandra Oldham) at 307 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. Island property transactions 401 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, a 5,010 slur office building built in 1979 on a 32,000 sf lot was sold 03/17/05, Benderson to Sanders Realty for $1,025,000. 4003 Fifth Ave., Holmes Beach a 2,012 sfla / 2,840 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car condo built in 2003 was sold 03/15/05, Gaprop Inc to Hood for $899,000; list $899,000. 503 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, a 2,031 sfur office building built in 1980 on a 32,000 sf lot was sold 03/17/05, Inland Southeast Holmes Beach LLC to GHG&D Holmes Beach for $835,000. .620 Dundee Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,840 sfla / 2,626 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car canalfront home built in 1968 on a 95x115 lot was sold 03/15/05, Quade to- Manning for $759,900; list $815,000. 5200 Gulf Drive, unit 202, Holmes Beach, Martinique South, a 1,057 sfla / 1,169 sfur 2bed/2bath gulffront condo was sold 03/17/05, Nagy to Bowes for $650,000; list $679,000. 606 Ambassador Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,380 sfla./ 1,912 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1966 on a 85x105 lot was sold 03/16/05, 1399915 Ontario Inc. to Westray for $588,000; list $588,000. 408 Poinsettia Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,502 sfla / 2910 sfur 4bed/3.5bath/2car home built in 1984 on a 6,798 sq/ft lot was sold 03/14/05, Loewen to Jiro Associates LLC for $527,500; list $545,000. 201 35th St., No. 1, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Beach Place, a Gulfview condo was sold 03/14/05,.AMBP Proper- ties to Nugent for $490,000. 6005 Gulf Drive, No. 118, Holmes Beach, Playa Encantada, a 1,011 sfla / 1,179 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 was sold 03/16/05, McLaughlin to Sturtz for $435,000; list $469,000. 201 35th St., No. 2., Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Beach Place, a Gulfview condo was sold 03/18/05, AMBP Proper- ties to Leonard for $385,000. 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 Is- land real estate transactions may also be viewed on the Web "at islanderorg.6opyright2O05:- ...-* .. ** **.*. *. PAGE 30 F MARCH 30, 2005 THE ISLANDER r [i::!J'I?!. 2J'' SOFA BED, QUEEN, like new! Dark blue/green print. Best offer. 7711 Fourth Ave. W., Pine Bay Forest. (941) 761-0282. 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. 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. GIRL SCOUT COOKIES available at The Islander, assorted varieties, $3.50 box. All proceeds paid to local Girl Scout troop. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery'to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. HOUSE READY TO explode! Yard Sale, 213 Peri- winkle Plaza, Anna Maria. Saturday, April 2, 9am-1 pm. Tons of stuff including 1989 Buick Station Wagon. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales racks. Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. YARD SALE: 9am-4pm, Saturday, April 2. House- hold items, furniture and more! 8006 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. END OF SEASON clearance: Island-style accesso- ries and furnishings, jewelry, books, garden d6cor and linens. Essence of Time, 5306 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-9396. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. Gayle Sizmson Schulz Broker/Associate... vi r -.L~: * V'p Trust a professional with more than 20 years experience to handle your real estate needs. Home Sales Property Management Commercial Leasing Vacation Rentals Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www. imandersonrealty.com e m a i i ms rea tyco@ao co m 4$AIMAfIA4 Since ' .- 1 957 4 MARIE LIC. REAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gulf Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrlty@gte.net Web site www.annamariareal.com 'Beautifully maintained! Owner .-*." occupied plex reflects pride of < nd includes 2BR/ .nit with 840 sf side and rental unit 576 sf. Immaculate structure, brand new roof, 12x16 utility cdnve- nient to rear unit plus lovely fenced back yard. Tranquil location with Gulf beach access only a few steps away and close walk to bay. Asking $625,000. By appointment. 75-foot direct Gulf front plus 2BR/1BA furnished beach S .house on Anna Maria's north A end. Open plan, beamed ceiling, r wood burning fireplace and a ;i .{, s bright cheerful kitchen with .-" ',.-' breakfast nook. Great Gulf views from all living area and bedrooms. Deck offers tranquil spot for waterfront dining and evening sunsets. Perfect tropical island get away. Reduced to $1,500,000. BINGO! Annie Silver Community Center. Play 7pm Thursday March 31 (last week). 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. PILATES ON THE beach. Ideal for beginners. 7- 8am. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, call Julia, (941) 778-1416. -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 $1.5 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. NEED A GIFT? Artists will design and create unique art, stained glass, paintings, painted furniture and more! Restless Natives, Island Shopping Center, 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2624. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Is- lander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission. Free at The Islander newspa- per office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. 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. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. 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- S land retreat. $485,000. IB#504847. GOLF FRONT CONDO S2BR/2BA furnished condo directly on ; *i the golf course in excellent condition, W screened lanai and lush tropical sur- roundings. Heated pool and spa, tennis court, sauna, clubhouse, exercise room Sand billiards. Close to beach, shopping and hospital. $189,900. IB#505061. Z ~Denise Langlois (941) 751-1155 *(800) 448-6325 Island Living floors and immaculately remodeled kitchen h bui-ns. 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- joyment 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 $679,000. Call Liz Codola, Realtor S941-812-3455 -I IDUNCAN S..- .. Real Estate, Inc. s '1 310 Pine Aenue PO oi 1299. Anna Mana, nL 4l16 Offie 779-0304 Far 779-0308 Toll Free 66-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com LOST: CANON S400 digital camera with black case. Old Bridge Street area, Bradenton Beach. (941) 779-0761. Reward! LOST: WOMAN'S SEIKO watch. Silver with blue face. Lost-in Holmes Beach near 3200 Gulf Drive on Friday, March 18. Please, call (941) 778-3962. Reward! 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. 1992 LINCOLN TOWN Car. Mint condition. Must see! $2,000. (941) 778-2665. GARAGE NEEDED FOR storage of very small car. Prefer annual, but will settle for May through October. Also, 1959 Triumph TR3 for sale. (941) 725-0376. 2003 INDIAN VINTAGE motorcycle. 100-cubic inch engine. Custom leather, stainless-steel polishing. 2,000 miles. (941.) 727-1919 or (479) 206-0880. $23,500. 1996 CHALLENGER 35-foot travel trailer: Full kitchen, central heat and air conditioning, roll-out awning, one full-size bed, one studio couch. Super clean and very nice. $10,500. Call (941) 761-3742. 1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER: Two-door convert- ible, seats four, V-4, five-speed, new tires and bat- tery. Cold air, CD player. Dark blue with pinstripes. Runs great! Only 52,700 miles. Terrific Island car! $4,495 or best offer. (941) 752-3817. 2001 PT CRUISER: 50,000 miles. Purple, sunroof, ice-cold air, leather interior. Garage kept. $9,500. (941) 778-3875. I B REALTOR. 29Years ofProfessional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results RIVER OAKS 2BR/2BA, dock, tennis, pool, low maionenanc. Si 99,900. EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX 2,368 sf of living area with elevator lift. Owner's side 2BR/2BA, fireplace, great-room, 40x10-foot and 48x6-foot porches. Large garage and bonus room. Tenant side hds 2BR/2BA with screened porch and extra storage. New owner can sell units separately. $784,500. 4 UNITS ANNA MARIA Some with bay view. One 2BR, three 1 BR, room for pool. Great investment. $849,000. OWNER FINANCING. TOWNHOUSE VILLA 3BR/3BA with two screened balconies and open balconies on greenbelt adjacent to bay. Spotless, tastefully decorated. Pool/gazebo. $470,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com *a *d 'IL~r~ 'fHk&^B&JP~ i'i '. f *" 'i il j.ill I l 'dl l il i' 'iJ" .- .... -- ." :. f1[.- ';"- ',f *'.,', k,'. -- -L Y, *": ;" / : "' ,.. .-, , UNIQUE GULFFRONT Several possibilities. Motel/condo use. Presently six turnkey units with small heated pool. $2,999,000. Mike 800-367-1617 SNor..an 941-778-6696 N1orman i 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH L www.mikenormanrealty.com THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 N PAGE 31 SAL .A N D ER C LA SSI-IE A D * 1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning, has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great! $1,800, or best offer. (941) 778-1102. SAILBOAT: 12-FOOT Butterfly class with trailer. Originally over $4,000. Very good condition. $1,200. (941) 794-0970. 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propeller. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3,500. (941) 723-1107. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call .(941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com. $13,750 or best offer. 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 two 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. This hrnm- ull ert grarnle ;,':,uruT-.r io 1:., Ira..z rlirie hie ir r:.u- l',.',ui. cri ,. pair .rll ri .., lurnilhnriini :. inc.ludinri a ltrpi.3al ? ";' -.-.? r, iern Pe ripe,;:r. ne%, Ir. ,p caIl --.::- landncaFpinrg and nich mrnoire S. \AIl les Ithar, a bioCk 10ir I .eacrih Tnhi. r,:-me ',or, i last ilong Caii ilu,,1a .r 1 .7 '-: , Kimberly L. Clark, P.A. Sales Associate Realtor 941-447-9988 kimberlyClarkrrealtor@ yahoo.com 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 j6bs. 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. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia or Kari, (941) 761-1569 or 730-5889. Both Red Cross certified. SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen will make and deliver sandbags to your Island resi- dence; Call Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. P A I TE REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not franchised." Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay, Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! T"'h l illi.meini G',r r,7.. "'-',. -- ... r. lil.ne rr.n,,.r- la r ,' ,-,'1 ,,r ,,-n San l re .--, ari,-uri-dialic. un in, .- Model Open Daly Starting at S895.000i S : .,;:., TinaRudek (941)920-0303 '"^.. ... 5n941-778-7244 ": _. .. .. .-- 5309 Gulf Drive -Holmes Beach SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA! BUY ONE OR BOTH! BIG LEAGUE HAIRCUTS: 74th Street and Cortez Road, needs full/part-time stylists/barbers. $9/hour and/or 45 percent commission. (941) 798-3854 or apply in person. SSALES CLERK FULL/part-time. Apply in person at the Beach Shop, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Manatee Public Beach. Ask for Rosie or Dee. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En- glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, 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. HELP WANTED: FULL/part-time, driver, lifting, vari- ous duties. Key Cleaners, (941) 383-1222. SECURITY HELP WANTED: Part-time afternoon, evening hours. Longboat condo association. Call (941) 383-5568, ext. 2. 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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from service advertising! - o Mike Norman * Realty IN 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax Kathy Caserta 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home Realtor, GRI, CRS -(941) 704-2023 Cell ,.i.-. - Gabe Buky Best ream! Charles Buky 941-374-5772 Best Properties! 941-228-6086 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! nreen . REAL ESTA OF ANNA MI 302 North Shore Dr- 3+BR/3BA with 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA du- 1BR/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 SOLD! GULF DRIVE $685,000 ; ..-.. .s. ."' Call for details, ,, 1 -^.. -: + Stephanie Bell, Broker 778-2307 or 920-5156. MLS# 103353. For fu ffr cllorviituso lne! BAYFRONT HOME with 245 feet on the water. 4BR/3BA and extra large lot. All new and awesome views. $2,895,000. 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria www.greenreal.com ATE ARIA 1, ,, Ken Jackson, 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 LaRae Regis, 779-1858 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS BAYFRONT HOME, 3BR/2.5BA. $1,650,000. There are 35 homes for sale that are canal, bay or beachfront, starting at $479,000. (941) 387-1864 Coldwell Banker Previews 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34229 PAGE 32 S MARCH 30, 2005 THE ISLANDER SERVICES ContinuedComtinue, d ~vT RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Demo, car- pentry, drywall, finishing texture, windows, installa- tion. Call (941) 778-0540 or 320-2506. MATURE, RESPONSIBLE 40-year old medical stu- dent will house-sit/pet-sit for summer or monthly. Available immediately. Call Pat, (941) 746-6844 or 932-5599. LIVE ON THE Island and need help? Grocery shop- ping, errands, weeding, gardening, Sarasota airport runs, light housekeeping, short-and-long-term housesitting, petsitting. References. (941) 803-0610. 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 computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, up- grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. S Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for yoilr free estimate to- day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. 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. SIlNicole Skaggs Island specialist A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 STORTUGA INN INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small businesses. We do all states and electronic filing. Call Pat (941) 761-8156, Kenney Tax Service. 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. SJACKSON HOLMES PAINTING: The Island's hon- est and dependable painting service. Interior, exte- rior, faux painting, cabinet refinishing. References. Free estimates. (941) 795-2771. WEST COAST NUISANCE Wildlife service: Critter problems and nuisances. Raccoons our specialty! Live trapped and relocated. State licensed by FWC (941) 778-3455 or mobile 24-hour emergency, 720-4152. TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repairs and replacement. Sales, service, parts. E-mail metrohs@msn.com. (941) 730-1399. FREE HOUSESITTING: Retired Christian couple seeks furnished house near beach. Available any- time. References. (770) 832-7319. BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home management/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. . (941) 730-5318. COMPUTER SERVICE and repair. Training, main- tenance, virus and Spyware protection. Island native. Call John Baird with Matrix PC, (941) 708-6541. 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. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. ONE BLOCK FROM THE RIVER $189,900 Well-loved and maintained older 2BR/1BA home just one block from the Manatee River. Room for a pool. IB506680. .6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com BEACH RESORT 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, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795- 7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE.AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable Price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. 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. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. 4' ,- 'i':* ,." - 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. SLAN PHONE: 941.778.6849 TOL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACA TI L FAX: 941.779.1750 .' 'PR PERT.E ". Real e Broker Anni Ca ron r T FX ...779l75 ---- ,,- ,- e r 7., i 'il ~ll| [i,|Ill~~lI~l[ ( .l ll[, ;--J [Illl [g||Il' ll -t# B~ C..m Hwomc to Qot.y . . . .-.. ...., '.. .-..'.. .'.'... .'...-.".. 4 I .... . .: B f l I : oil1: lk lfI.itrIlcr1 i lr'k 11 Ji.M 1A ill ll .t 0 0 '. '. I V 0, 1._ -1 Id "I'. * .4,,. f ';'"'r r---- I ' d~ P ~ I- ~ `~~s s~i~ -~" ~i 1; ;:i ;1 ~i~. ::~; "; .4. fat's 9 4 a a I r THE ISLANDER i MARCH 30, 2005 N PAGE 33 Just visiting paradise? TH Islander .SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 I ,Li n-r.i Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org I Te Islander ONE OF-A-KIND BAYFRONT HOME One year old 5BR/5BA, four-car garage'and elevator. Outside spi- ral staircase leading down to lush heated pool area overlooking bay: Beautifully furnished and bled throughout. Private dock and great fishing. Excellent rental his- tory in place. Call Anne Huber (941) 713-9835. www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor / \ fk STTrroN GROUP REALTY Since 1992 1 ANNA MARIA ISLAND 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/1.5BA courtyard-patio town house. Central Holmes Beach, very close to shopping, restaurants and beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, front and rear porches, 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. VILLAGE GREEN POOL HOME 3BR/2BA split plan Village Green. Quiet residential area. New roof, in-ground caged solar-leated 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 GARD 2BR/2BA family homr tG ighborhood. North BaysJh p y at-in kitchen, well and s pL nicely landscaped, fenced yard and 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 ANNA MARIA [1 MLS Sii0Coast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.comi P7 If-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. S~ 778-7244 BEST BUY IN BRADENTON BEACH Great irnE tment property in a wrornderiul n. ,hborh.,:,d This' 2BR '2BA el. evated duplex b:oa-t tile fie-r.r., icahedral c-:lling,, skylights and balconies! Close to everything, 2 blocks to the gulf..One block to bay or park. Low maintenance and newer appliances. Plenty of storage.'$549,000 SPECTACULAR INTERIOR UPDATES This home offers granite counter tops, travertine tile throughout, new paint, all new furnishings including, a tropical theme decor, new tropical landscaping and much more! All less than a block to the beach. This home won't last long. Call today! $679,000. A& 'ii -i -.... 0 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. 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 Drive! Great income potential! $459,000. -"F .. .... ,. " DUPLEX LOT-BUILD 2 CONDOS Duplex on 89' x 100' lot, zoned R-2. Located in the 200 block, superb Holmes Beach location. Build 2 "villas/condos" with Gulf views or renovate existing duplex with separate addresses! $749,000 DEUGHTFULISLAND DUPLEX Great location just one block from the beach on a quiet street. Each side has 2BD with screened-in lanai. New landscaping and a fresh look! Great in- vestment or seasonal home with rental unit. $649,000. 4t !&. ~i 1 RENOVATED DUPLEX with 6BR/4BA! Each unit has a private entrance and patio area. Live in one side and rent the other. Lot size 13,700 sf, zoned R2. $749,000.00. CALL TODAY! 1 (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.g ulfbayrealty.com . SimPy the Best LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Older mobile home to rehab or replace. Third :hr-- fri- the bay with beautiful view. Deeded rights to boat ramp. Lot 75x130. $225,000. r., AV ---..m -r w" DOUBLE LOT Pecky Cypress accents and Mexican tile.:2BR/1BA with private lagoon and beautiful set- ting. Two blocks to. beach, see it from ,..:'i.i fr':,-t '.',~rd $499,000. ... .1 . i ... .t --- . 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. KEY ROYAL CANAL Remodeled 3BR/2BA, tile throughout, new carpet in.bedrooms, all new appli- ances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end with great view to Bimini Bay. Very large lot with room for pool or expansion. $895,000. "' ', "' *'" .. , .0, . BAYFRONT Remodeled 2BR/2BA with large Florida room. Zoned R-2 with. 1BR/1BA guest cottage or mother-in-law quarters. New air conditioner, new tile. Dock on sailboat water. $1,350,000. "La Plage" Anna Maria's newest luxury Gulffront condos ... All Gulffront, security gates, enclosed ga- rages, pool/spa, high ceilings. 3BR/2.5BA, up to 4,200 sf. Starting at $1,490,000. I' lll fllll' :.^. l i . I ... .. .. ..... , BIG DUPLEX WITH VIEW Almost 3,000 sf, 2BR/ 2BA on each floor. View of both Gulf and bay. Large ve- randas, two blocks to beach, one house to bay. $799,000. 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. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. M ike 800-367-1617 T 941-778-6696 Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH , www.mikeno.rmanrealty.com :, . I I --C1I~ ab:P 45.f ml~ PAGE 34 0 MARCH 30, 2005 M THE ISLANDER AS 'L A N D E R C- L S S -FIE LAWNANDGARDENCon dE EHMEIM ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn landscape maintenance, shell, planting, clean-ups, palms trimmed. Free estimates. References, insured. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. 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. 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. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Resi- dential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 748-3356. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Dan or Bill, (941) 795-5100. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL Magnificent custom built duplex with a crow's nest ._... -. -:,. office and sundeck overlooking the waters of Anna '- '., Maria Island. Both unique homes are 3BR/2BA. i,~,,,-i, i. Tiled courtyard with heated pool or walk to Gulf beach. Built in 2001 with energy efficiency in mind, wired for networking, fire alarm, sprinkler system and constructed on 18-foot pilings. Pine floors or r mexican tile. Custom kitchen, front and back porches and their own private garage. Very com- .. fortable island living and income too is what you can have with this Key West style home. This is not the same old duplex. $925,000 for quick sale! Virtual Tour: www.flrealtour.com/mls0312052/realtor. PAINTING AND HOME repair: Local references, free estimates. I take pride in my work. Your satis- faction guaranteed. Call John (941) 778-3713. 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 certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. DON'T FORGET! The Islander has "mullet" T-shirts. Stop in our office at 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach or order online www.islander.org. GREAT ISLAND HOME WITH OPEN'BAY VIEWS Hurry and buy this great home with panoramic views at this affordable pre-remodeling price. Offers 2BR/2BA, living area with wood-burning fireplaces and water views. Also, domed kitchen with newer appliances; office or extra space. So, begin your island lifestyle and make this house your home. Sit on old cracker-style porch and watch the boats go or walk over to Gulf beaches. Nicely furnished with an island flair. Before remodeling begins $625,000. SUTTON GROUP REALTY 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. Licehse #104776. Insured. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- .sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR; Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres- sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778- 6170 or 447-2198. STEVE'S REMODELING & repair service. Free estimates, 35 years experience. (941) 795-1968. PAINTING: SAVE BIG! I will beat any professional estimate! Work guaranteed. Free estimates. Call Rick, (941) 778-5086. Leave message. 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. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms; decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA single-family canal home, $1,600+/month; 1 BR/1BA half duplex, one house to beach, $725/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, $2,900/month; Renais- sance condo 1BR/1BA.eighth floor in Sarasota, $950/month. Call Island Real Estate (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA home on Bimini Bay with dock, $1,400/month; 3BR/1BA Anna Maria, $875/month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/ month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778- 2307 for details. VERY NICELY REMODELED DUPLEX IN HOLMES BEACH SConcrete block, with new air conditioning and -- kitchens. 2BR/1BA each j', f? ^^.Bel side with bright interiors, convenient to everything. S .Priced reduced won't last at $560,000. Anne Huber, Realtor (941) 713-9835 RE LETT PO T NTE.FRANN*.6*0 A MARIA AND BEYON teny.hayes @sothebysrealty.'com .. . i' HOLMES BEACH. rrP j ra :.,r,:tr.cI,:n ...rh op5 r d dEr- igh Ar- ,jfin;h i bedruo m 2 2 birhs C ]:-:E 1 t-, t- chEh : J. r. r.p ir f :- P.r. C.:,nplF t .rEhi r.3r R t;",'369i0 Offered at $791.000 Virtual Tours & Photos %% %% %%.sI sarasota.coni Sothel IN TERNATIOi IAL . .. . ..... .... i I rd oi.ppc.rturi[, Full b I, i ?.'. l .'..[ -:r, dir. i .rr. .un.K, Full, Ij,,L.; p. d j ,nd re J fI.r r.e . ':u:l J' :..TI h.:l T". B-:'.U d.,Cik jll.:.'.'. r .' .P "Bi3'.'.B1i Offered at $2,000,000 SARASOTA. :i.:I r A-c.Ae Lh rt : : r, r l r. ,: i, i I I ChErr bn r S .pr 1are t ,r ri.i Fit uloukiE Ih_'.: ..; : r n.1h Offered at $649,000 Offered at $649,000 iiTim Terry Hayes' by's 04114-0 ") REA LT A, CHA ,;'" m : ;P Nicely, g"-,|" _*.,. _i~i--.-" "P 6 opel -v balcon drive AFFORDABLE BEACH/BAY CONDO: End unit in Gulf to bay complex. 2BR/2BA with redesigned kitchen. Amenities: private beach, heated pool, clubhouse, bayside patio and fishing .pier. Walk to-shops and restaurants. Low fees. A bargain at $329,000. OVER Expansi .. 1900 and bay Totally 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE. HOLMES BEACH Gail Tutewiler Top Prroducing Realtor 941-705-0227 [oll Free 1-866-587-8559 GailTuteRE@aol.com RMING ISLAND HOME: updated elevated home with n porch and wrap-around y. 2-4-car garage, paver tile e. Just steps to the beach! Only $529,000. $100,000 IN UPGRADES ve gulf views from this over Sf condo with private beach /side pool, hottub and dock. new inside! Only $874,900. SKY --- -I - -- _L -._19-.__1-. 1 THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 M PAGE 35 A A U ,S I F. I E 0 S RENALS oninud ENALSontiued-RENALS Cntiue ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1 BA ground-level duplex. Bay and Skyway bridge view. Dock; boat slip, hurricane shutters. Unfurnished, non-smoking. 226 S. Harbor #A. $1,100/month. (941) 778-1319. PENTHOUSE OVERLOOKING PALMA Sola Bay. Beautifully furnished 3BR/3BA split-level condo with amenities. Annual, $2,000/month or seasonal. See www.VRBO.com/55700. Call (941) 358-7560. LONGBOAT KEY: SEASON 2006 or annual. 1BR/ 1BA, 55-plus, private beach, marina, active club- house, central air/heat, furnished. (941) 751-9495 or 388-4421. ELLENTON RIVERFRONT, 2BR/2BA, 55-plus, lease park mobile home. Dock allowed, pets OK. (941) 776-2531. 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 (941) 720-2276. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665., RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. f .. .- .'.. One-of-a-kind, immaculate, 3BR/2BA downstairs, corner unit with boat dock. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, water views, direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf. -Heated pool and spa, tennis courts, glass enclosed lanai and wet bar for great entertaining. Close to beach, shopping and restaurants. $545,000. 4.A 4'-- .' '. :- '. - ...- ... .. . Beautiful 3BR/2BA home with private dock. No bridges to Gulf. New kitchen, bathrooms, windows and doors. Newly painted inside and out. Tile floor throughout. Near white sandy beaches, shops and restaurants. $729,900 Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. VACATION & SEASONAL Private beach. Units are complete. Rates seasonally adjusted. $425-$975/ week, $975-$2,975/month. (800) 977-0803 or (941) 737-1121. www.abeachview.com. NORTH SHORE DRIVE beachfront. Four spacious 3BR/2BA homes. Please call (813) 752-4235, or view Web site: www.AhhSeaBreeze.com POOL HOME AVAILABLE for vacation let. Near Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA with all amenities. Man- 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. SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION Duplex or single family home located on Sarasota Bay with i.:.rgeous open water views of ..... ........,. mangroves, Intracoastal and j bav. Home consists of 4BR/ 4.iBA, newer kitchen and master ~ ath with jacuzzi tub and two S: b.:a docks with vacant lot on bal.- Offered at $959,900. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $199,500-& Inventory.. Deborah Thrasher 4 ). RE/MAX Excellence ,. (9:4,) 3(941)518-7738. @a . (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.coni -m The Islander Don't leave the Island without us. Call 778- 7978 to subscribe. SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN MANSION _-. _ti[S This superlative 3-4 BR!3.5BA '" waterfront retreat offers privacy plus an exclusive location on the end of a cul-de-sac in beautiful Key Royale. Countless amenities include gorgeous granite countertops in the kitchen and master bath, Pella windows, Roman-style Jacuzzi tub with gold-plated fixtures and a wonderful brick wood-burning fireplace. The preferred split bedroom plan is enhanced by ceramic-tiled floors and dramatic 25-foot tongue-in-groove vaulted ceilings with fans and clerestorywindows. Live the island dream and drop anchor at this fabulous hideaway! $1,775,000. VIDEOTOU Vist urWebsiteatwww.betsyhills.com BROCHURE Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com A' .I; FULLY FURNISHED VILLA in beautiful Mt. Vernon, two miles to beaches. 2BR/2BA, no pets, nonstnoking, age 55-plus. Minimum three months. Peak season, $2,500/ month; annually, $1,500/month. (941) 721-1784. NEW FURNISHED 2BR/2BA 55-plus, across from beach. Furnished. Annual $1,150/month, seasonal $2,200/month. (941) 725-1074. 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 1 BR/ 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, 1 BR/1BA duplex, $1,500/ month; 3BR/3BA condo, $2,800/month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com 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.. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. 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. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those ha rd-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 502 72nd Street Holmes Beach of Anna Maria Inc. ( lIfl-Bay Realty Heather Absten, P.A. "'778-7244 A professional REALTOR representing buyers and sellers with Honesty, Integrity, Results! INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS! PRIME LOCATIONS! R-2 lot 89x 100 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! 300 feet from the beach! Completely renovated home with heated pool surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Beautiful flooring, natu- ral stone and red Oak. Tastefully turnkey fur- nished. Perfect beach house! Separately deeded deep water boat dock included! $829,000. ~AL ,.-nzzT Delightful duplex in a great location. 2BR each side, screened-in lanai, new land- scaping and a fresh new look. Just one and a half blocks from the beach! Great investment property or seasonal home with rental potential. $649,-00 $625,000. Renovated duplex with extra large lot plus 6BR/4BA. Each side has private en- trance 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 right into this beau- tiful 2BR/2BA condo with wonderful Gulf views. Must see! Offered at $ 829,000. 941-807-4661 heatherabsten@yahoo.com ---- -e~p --~i-i-~ -i--- i i-i ~;a~~:C~1z~ii~"s~s~BD~888B .~8-~s~f~ J 1 j 'c; si i---- PAGE 36 E MARCH 30, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. ndY' Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of Serie Quality & Dependable Service. SCall us for your landscape 778-1345 and hardscape needs. SLicensed& Insured Residential Commercial Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price." Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist S.*i bReplacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault. Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 S^WAGNE- REALTY, INE 12217 GUL DRIVE NOTH DBADENTON BEACH, FL 34217 . IHA OLD &MALL REALTORe .: Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 " E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com SHARON VTT,AIRS P btn Realtor r^ ~Direct (941) 920-0669 ,www.rentalsonannamnria.com ' 4WM CGulfstream Realty ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County. Sarasota/Bradenton & Tampa Airports BAY WEST E LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LAUNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery *Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton 794-5053 ISLAND LUMBER SA HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 I Affordable 6 Month I ITrustworthy Guarantee Dependable 747-3427 25 Years Experience Certified, Licensed, insured $5 Off First Visit Free Estimates CM WINDOW ^ CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES Professional Experienced Trustworthy Call Chris Myers Ask About Our Special Discounts! -- - Anyone can take - a picture. A professional s" creates a portrait. ELKA : PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 . wwwv.jackelkai.com ,. r. WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, 1BR/1BA, $500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/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 Re- alty, (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. LONGBQAT KEY, NORTH end. 2BR/2BA Spanish Main villa, 55-plus, beach, pool, active community. Unfurnished annual, just remodeled. $950/month. (941) 779-0088. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL: 2BR/2BA, one block to beautiful beach. Screened lanai, washer/dryer included. Annual, $1,200/month, seasonal, $2,100/month. Unfur- nished or completely furnished. (813) 689-1880. 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. 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. New tile and carpet. 55-plus community. No pets. For sale or rent. (941) 795-0413. PARADISE BAY 2BR/1BA turnkey mobile home. Two miles to beach. Available now. Rent weekly, monthly, annually. 55-plus. Call Jim, (941) 725- 1717 or 779-9174. HOLMES BEACH GULFVIEW 2BR house. Avenue F off 31st Street. Annual lease. Nonsmoking, no pets. Ideal for one or two people. $900/month, plus utilities. Owner, (800) 894-1950. BEACHFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, pool, Jacuzzi and tennis. Available winter 2006, also summer and fall this year. (941) 794-8877. THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria. Elegant 4BR/3BA French Normandy home, two houses from beach on quiet street. Available May 2005-2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3875. Web site 2spinnakers.com CORTEZ/ BRADENTON BEACH area. Nicely fur- nished and spacious, 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Elevated with deck. All utilities supplied, shared laundry room, off street parking. $975/month. (941) 761-2725. WATERFRONT SUMMER RENTAL: 1BR and 2BR, newly remodeled, docks for fishing, 100 yards walk to beach, $1,200 and $1,800/month, all utility and cable included, fully furnished. Call (941) 779-9074. 1 BR APARTMENT close to beach with water views. Sleeps four. $500/week or $1,850/month. Nonsmok- ing. Quiet area, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0420. ANNUAL RENTAL: BRADENTON Beach, across from beach. 2BR/1BA, new kitchen, laundry, small pets OK. Available May 1. $900/month, plus utilities. (941) 779-0701. STEPS TO BEACH: 2BR/1.5BA elevated duplex, great Gulf and bay views. Annual, $875/month plus utilities. No pets. (941) 922-2473 or 928-3880. ADORABLE NORTH CAROLINA cottage near Asheville/Lure. Restaurants, hiking, river and much more! 2BR/2BA, fireplace, furnished cute. $500/ - week.-(941) 748-6146. HOLMES BEACH HOUSE for rent:. Spacious 1,800 sf, 3BR/2BA, fireplace, pool, spa, secluded back. yard with privacy fence, two lanais, updated. Call (941) 773-0248. ANNUAL RENTAL unfurnished. Enjoy a spectacu- lar view from your huge living/dining area, your floor- to-ceiling plate-glass windows and 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. STEPS TO BEACH, Large i BR/2BA, washer/dryer, kitchen, telephone, cable, courtyard. No pool. $1,695/ month, $495/week. www.gulfdriveapartments.com or (941) 778-1098. HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA annual. Downstairs, two blocks to beach, clean, no pets. $1,050/month. Available now. First, last, security. (941) 725-0578. NORTHERN TIP ANNA Maria: 2BR/1BA duplex with screened-in porch, fenced-in back yard. Dogs welcome. Laundry, large patio. Two blocks to bay and fishing with your grandchildren at Rod & Reel Pier. Only available April 2-9, 2005. (631) 891-8855 or (941) 779-0402. Rented through July 20. CONDO FOR RENT: Available May through No- vember. Boat dock, Flamingo Cay. Turn key fur- nished. References required. $950/month. (941) 792-8852. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. \v,.Islaridreal c. . THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE I massage in the peace, quiet . and convenience of your home! ' More than 1 0 )ears on Anna Maria Island. Call Nadia I 941.795.0887 We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates. Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing Maintenance (941) 746-4191 -OCEAN-AIRE mg CONDITIONING, INC. RA0034333 "Copyrighted Material 11 SyndicatedContent Available from Commercial News Providers" "*' I '. S AN ILASI D RENALSCotiue RNALSCntne t-%lr 11F.VV.vv.lm ur..cr rnwru hir I I THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 0 PAGE 37 A R- A 1 D RNALS ontnu- RAL SATEontnue - oul .b g y cl YVONE IGISPA ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated duplex, storage, screened porch. $800/month. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, (941) 778-0807. UNFURNISHED RENTAL: DUPLEX, 3BR/2BA, washer/dryer hook-up, close to beach, no pets. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. ATTENTION INVESTORS: 225 yards to beach. 2BR/2BA main house and 1BR/1BA apartment. Rent both units or convert to large 3-4BD/3BA single-family home. Fully furnished with lots of up- grades. Walking distance to restaurants and shop- ping. Don't miss this excellent opportunity. Offered at $699,000. For more information, call Ramona Glanz, Re/Max Excellence, (941) 383-9700. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $309,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. BEST BUY ON the Island: For sale by owner. Bradenton Beach, direct bayfront condominium. 2BR/2BA, Gulf-to-bay community with deeded pri- vate beach pool, clubhouse, patio and fishing pier on the bay. $369,000. (941) 779-0234. WHITNEY BEACH: Orily unit available! 1 BR/1 BA, possible 2BR conversion. Approximately 1,000 sf. Pool and Gulf views. Private beach, boat dock. $410,000. (941) 724-3519. LOCATION -LOCATION LOCATION: 2BR/2BA great Gulf view and beautiful beach. Great rental property or build your dream home with govern- ment grant moneys to assist. $725,000. 2916 Av- /ernue E, Holmes Beach. Call Andy Woods at Sig- nature Realty, (813) 299-9017. WATERFRONT HOMES and lots: bay lot, $559,000; one near tip lot, $459,000; three homes from $349,000, all seawalled, deep water, no bridges. Also, bayfront tip lot and direct bayfront top- floor penthouse flagship condo. (570) 943-2516. NORTHWEST BRADENTON River Ridge: Tastefully decorated Florida-style home with cus- tom features, including stainless appliances and granite counters with marble fireplace. Flooring is tile, wood and carpet. Pool and spa electroni- cally controlled to heat with either gas or electric. Full security system is active. Beautifully land- scaped with fruit trees. Partially furnished with occupancy negotiable. $664,900. (941) 794- 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 qualified buyers. $449,000. Realtor negotiable. 1511 82nd St. N.W. (941) 792-4552. AFFORDABLE BOATING CONDO: 2BR/1.5BA townhouse, updated. Heated pool, boat slip. $289,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. WEST OF GULF Drive, eight homes from the beach. 2-3BR/2BA, furnished, painted inside/out, peek of bay. $699,500. (941) 778-3203. 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. DON'T LET YOUR lender take advantage of you. Save your home now! We will help. (941) 778-4495. FOR SALE BY owner: 2BR/2BA Holmes Beach Gulffront condo. Fabulous view, gorgeous walking beach, turnkey furnished, updated, ceramic tile.. Excellent mid-Island location. $1,100,000. Informa- tion, call (608) 238-8519. CANALFRONT HOME in Flamingo Cay. Minutes to bay and Gulf by car or from your own dock. 3BR/ 2BA, two-car garage, split plan. Heated caged pool, boat lift, davits. $669,000. (941) 761-8407. SUNSET TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS:.2BR/2BA 1,340 sf under roof, million dollar view directly on the Gulf. Tile, Berber carpet and wood throughout. Washer/dryer, heated pool. Covered parking. $849,000. Call Paul, (863) 859-2584, or Pam cell (863) 698-5174. PARADISE BAY 2BR/1BA turnkey mobile home. Two miles to beach. 55-plus. $15,000. Call Jim, (941) 725-1717 or 779-9174. TRAILER 12-by-40 in Pines Trailer Park, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. Central heat/air, screened lanai, 24 by 10 feet. Prime location, near water, 55-plus. $59,900. (716) 572-2484. jP./IJVTI.Vib{ Efa7He#efinauf "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 7785594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 3 James King- - Painting & Renovation -J 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 Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? Call Michelle or Steve today! vi Prudential . Michelle Musto evt WaioIn 941-809-3714 Palms Realty 91i518-619s , www.michdlemusto.com www.myrealtorstevewatson.com 0216. No brokers please. DELTA E N G I N E E R S WANTED: ANY CONDO on Island on water with w INSPECTOR S BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA, each pool in need of upgrades. By owner. Call Russ, N S T R U C T I O N level with parking underneath. Views of Gulf and (612) 868-6098. After April 3, (952) 935-6002. M A N A G E R S bay from large covered balconies. This property Developer Turnover Studies has great investment potential Top floor has wod ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place Construction Defect Consulting C l has great investment potential. Top floor has wood classified ads and subscribe online with our secure Concrete & Wood Frame Restoration l cathedral ceilings, open-floor,plan, tile and oak Reserve Studies flooring. $795,000. (941)778-3875. server? Check it out at www.islander..org, yqu can Moisture intrusion Investigation read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. 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Includes: Separate laundry, all upgraded appliances; washer/dryer, refrig- erator, range, microwave and dishwasher. Turn-key, custom Plantation shutters. Must be seen to appre- ciate. Immediate occupancy. All the amenities: Pool, jacuzzi, tennis and private boat dock. Asking price $525,000. For sale by owner, (941) 778-3614. No, Realtors please. BAYFRONT CONDO FOR sale: 2BR/2BA. Golf course, pool, beautiful sunsets. $299,000. Call (941) 722-4800. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (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. ISLANDER. CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! .. '. .- .- -. ,*-., .'. , ixv, Introducing Bay Pointe at Cortez, West Bradenton's newest condo residences. Starting low $100,000's. 1,2,3,4br units available now. Close to beaches & shopping. Call SJohn Luchkowec or Pat Bates at 877-469-4753 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. Or 941-350-4326 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) 709-1AKE. GATED MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY Near Asheville, N.C. Spectacular wooded lots, great views! Paved roads, clubhouse, world-class trout fishing, hiking trails and more! Bear River Community. (866) 411-5263. WE DO RENTALS! Southern Vermont's rental center. Mt. Snow, west Dover, Vt. By week, weekend, month or season! Includes recreational, cultural activities. We offer hillside condos, town houses, chalets, (large/small homes). Mountain Resort Rentals, P.O. Box 1804, West Dover, VT. 05356. www.mountainresortrentals.com, e- mail: rentverm @ sover.net. (888) 336-1445, (802) 464- 1445. SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF Homesite $208.03/ month. Upscale golf community set amid Dye-de- signed 18-hole course in Carolina .mountains. Breathtaking views. Near Asheville N.C. A sanc- tioned Golf Digest teaching facility! Call toll-free (866) 334-3253, ext. 832. www.cherokeevalleysc.com Price, $59,900, 10 per- cent down, balance financed 12 months at 4.24 percent fixed, one-year balloon, OAC. 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.cooperspointcom. (877) 266-7376. NORTH CAROLINA LAKEFRONT Awesome views, fishing, much more. Huge lake one-two acres from $39,900. Call for details, MLC (866) 920-5263. ..., .r, r,- i ,': -'- --- ". a'- " 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 941-928-4062 M 941-954-5454 paultcollins@comcast.net Properties Paraise -Rea t 778-4800. -~ rAY.,, - ...... ..... NEAR r~ KEY ROYALE 3BR/3BA CANAL HOME has been totally renovated. The master bath boasts a bidet, jacuzzi and shower. Turnkey furnished for the boaters and beachcombers at heart. $749,000. Contact Dave Jones at 713-4800. FOR THE F)UN OF LIFE or an investment. 1 BR/ 1BA condo; .ingly updated last year, ready to use or rent this New kitchen, new tile floors. Bal- cony overkltg. pool. Comes fumished, ready to move in. Wv iy 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, cen- tral water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 609. Sunset Bay LLC. 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 financ- ing, little down. Call now. (866) 352-2249, ext. 379. 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. STEEL ARCH BUILDINGS! Genuine Steel Master buildings, factory direct at huge savings! 20x24, 30x60, 35x50. Perfect garage, workshop, barn. Call (800) 341-7007. www.SteelMasterUSA.com. STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory deals. Save $$$. 40x60 foot to 100x200 foot. Example: 50x100x12 foot= $3.60/sf. (800) 658-2885 www.rigidbuilding.com. HOW TO ADVERTISE: DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday publication. CLASSIFIED RATES for business or individual: Minimum $10 for'up 20 words. Each additional word over 20 words is 500. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. Classified ads may be submitted through our secure Web site: www.islander.org or faxed to (941) 778-9392 or deliv- ered/mailed to 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. We are located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shopping Center. More information:(941) 778-7978.. SGulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217.(941.) 778,7244.: -..' .. . The Terrace This beautiful 2bed/2bath turnkey town home is just 100 yards to the beach and has no rental restrictions! With a pool, 3 decks, and'peeks of the gulf this unit has great income potential. $459,000 Call Jesse Brisson at (941) 713-4755 for more info REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com NORTH END Unique S3BR/2BA home on north Send of Anna Maria. Steps S to white sandy beaches of Gulf/bay. Two wood burn- L I .ing fireplaces. Master S- suite has Gulf view from screened porch. Over- sized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs 1st Fl 2000 & 2nd Fl 2002. Asking price $795,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. SINGLE FAMILY PLUS Mother-in-law suite, 2BR/1BA and 1 BR/1 BA or convert to 3BR/2BA. New air conditioner, roof, plumbing and exterior paint. Lot zoned R-2 to build up. Won't last long! $449,900. Please call Mike Carleton, Realtor (941) 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker 545-9591, evenings. I I - THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 30, 2005 U PAGE 39 --Property Management and leasing S! .... Now Accepting 2006 Reservations!: [F, 1' .Available beginning April 2005. Lowest priced 2BR/1BA .. house, one block to beach. Weekly or monthly Perico.,Ba 2BR/?2BA with loft. Annual for $1200/month. 4 Coriez San Rem c2BRIIBA condo. $1.000/month for six mimonths or longer with boat slip! rW~IMP Gulfstrea Judy Karkhoff K Realty.in 4 a I t-. .- 99t1 . i Realtor 941-778-7777 866-266-9911 rw _X w "Realtor attended Anna Marla Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLABusinessSchool Don't forget to check us out online at .islander.org B .~i .. -- 14. r- ...-.,"~~~i . -I r r A : __. r h ~_ VILLA SIENNA 4005 4TH AVE. VILLA SORRENTO 4003 4TH AVE. VILLA ROMA 4004 5TH AVE. VILLA MILANO 4006 5TH AVE. The Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residential/investment development in the Island's history. Pre-construction prices with permanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnificent 4 bedroom. 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fire- places, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A half block to public beach, restaurants, boutiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1,250,000. .i=ir,~!- ~-~i'rz~ia ](,E L b titLdIC~ No wonder in 34 years of International Real Estate, I have never had a property not sell! Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com ULTIMATE BEACH COTTAGE $525,000 One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all the trendy restaurants and bou- tiques. Room for pool. ^ ^ -^ *^.: ... .. .. ,-.-... .... ......... --. . -$1110 000. MLS. 506656 vews. ,79 000 MLS. 506602. -nd u., gated :ommunt ....h healed porch and sha backyard v.ith room- :-.f ,. Sc. or a ool $49 000. 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