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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island street map in this edition, page 20.


Anna Maria



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Islander


Spring training ends, inside.


"The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992"

Island


real estate


still booming
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Island real estate sales and values are still in the
midst of a boom, say Island real estate agents, and now
is still the'best time to buy Island real estate.
At Mike Norman Realty in Holmes Beach, busi-
ness has also been booming.
"Inquiries have been very high all season," said
Norman. "Sales have been very, very good and we've -
had several recent sales of more than $1 million. There
doesn't seem.to be any slowdown."
And property values on the Island are still a bargain
when compared to other Florida barrier islands, he said.
Condominiums can still be found in the $500,000-
plus range, while on Sanibel Island, the cheapest con-
dominium is a one-bedroom, one-bath in the $800,000-
plus category.
"I see the demand continuing and prices are never HistOI
going to be lower," Norman concluded. State an
"Prices will never be lower," agreed Gail Tutewiler day for t,
of Wedebrock Real Estate in Holmes Beach. archilhi
Last year, said Tutewiler, condominiums could still Henness
PLEASE SEE BOOM, PAGE 3 Galvano


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria residents who rejoiced following a
decision by the planning and zoning board in February
2004 to reject Island Marine owner Jeff Van Hoose in
his variance request to build five residential units on the
property may soon be halting that celebration. The
board at that time said Hoose didn't have enough
square footage on each lot to build five houses, just
under four.
An apparent "loophole" in the city code, however,
appears to allow for five residential units on those piop-
erties. At least that's the opinion of City Attorney Jim
Dye after reviewing a request from attorney Scott
Rudacille, who represents prospective purchaser Jacob
Martin.
Rudacille said Martin has a sales contract to pur-
chase the property from Van Hoose for the five lots on
the Island Marine property.
The attomey-recently told the city it was his under-
standing that the five lots are approved for R-1 con-
struction, according to the city codes, and he asked Dye
to confirm that opinion.
In response, Dye agreed that five residential homes
S could be built on the five lots, an opinion that appears
at odds with the P&Z board's Feb. 23, 2004, vote de-
nying Hoose a variance to build a residential unit on
each of the five lots, which are all in the residential-
office-retail zone.
Oops!
The P&Z board at that.time had cited a Nov. 12,
2003, letter from Dye to Mayor SueLynn which out-
lined the city's requirement that residential lots had to
be a minimum of 7,500 square feet, while the Island
Marine lots only measured 52.5 feet by 110 feet. The
board had indicated Hoose could build 3.8 residential


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units, but not the five he wanted.
Dye at that time said the lots were too small for a
residence, but could be used commercially. He also
said they "appear eligible for a variance procedure."
While Hoose took his variance application to the
P&Z, he declined to pursue the issue before the city
commission after the 4-1 P&Z vote recommending
denial.
But Rudacille cited a section of the city code which
has a subsection stating that "building lots platted and
accepted by the city, which lots may be somewhat
smaller than specifications established by this chapter,
are approved for R-1 construction providing other
regulations of the R-1 areas are complied with." The
subsection only ruled out some lots in the Shore Acres
subdivision. The Island Marine lots are in the Anna
Maria Beach subdivision.
Double Oops!
Dye responded after reviewing the subsection that
if the city has "accepted" the lots, even though they are
non-conforming, then "my view is that the platted lots
within the R-1 and R-2 district can be built upon even
if they are non-conforming because of size, so long as
they are built in accordance with the R-l regulations."
If three-story homes can be built on each lot, the
units still have to meet setback requirements and other
criteria in the'R-l district, noted Building Official
Kevin Donohue. That's another issue. Rudacille might
claim that some-of the property is submerged land in
Lake LaVista and Martin might be able to use that
square footage to meet any setback requirements.
Donovan also said that construction of an indi-
vidual residence on each of the lots does not require site
plan approval, only a building permit. The five lots are
PLEASE SEE LOTS, NEXT PAGE


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ric schoolhouse groundbreaking signals new beginning
d local dignitaries, as well as Cortez village residents, attended the groundbreaking ceremony Mon-
he renovation of the historic 1912 school. Pictured, from left, are FISH President Allen Garner,
SLindal Sti'enioni. MItlatacl Coaunry C,'-mmiisi,'iwt i Jane von Hahmaiti., I''r''Fc ii1naa.ir Brian
y, Manatee County Comwiait iii ii ,r D, 'fli Ha.Yi .Cortez's MIa, FaulirdIl (G'an i and Fla. Rep. Bill
. Islander Photo: Paul Roat


Non-homesteaded

property owners

fight back
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Faced with property tax increases of between
100 and 150 percent during the past five years,
non-resident homeowners on Longboat Key and
Anna Maria Island have formed Homeowners
PLEASE SEE TAX, NEXT PAGE


Tyler goes fishing
Tyler Ferrell, 10, and brother Toby, 8, went fishing
Findango during their trip to the Island. More inside.


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Lots cause lots of controversy
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
not contiguous and are owned separately by Island
Marine LLC and Island Deli LLC.
Although Rudacille claimed Martin has a "con-
tract" to purchase the property, no transaction on the
five lots in question has been recorded by the Manatee
County Clerk of the Circuit Court and no application
for a building permit has been filed at city hall.
SRudacille said he would contact Martin for any
comment,. but as of press deadline, no response had
been received.

Tax revolt on Islands continues
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.
Against Runaway Taxation.
The group is similar to the Citizens Against Run-
away Taxation organized last September by business
owners on the Island and Longboat Key concerned that
increasing property values and corresponding higher
taxes were forcing them out of business.
Because non-residents cannot homestead their
property, the increased taxable value of the property is
not capped at a makinmum of 3 percent annual increase.
Madeline Stewart, who organized HART along
with Bob McRae. said the group is circulating a peti-
tion asking Ihe Manatee County Commission to cap
annual property tax increases in Manatee County at a
maximum of 3 percent, or the Consumer Price Index,
whichever is lower. In addition, said Stewart, HART
also wants the commission to roll back taxes to 2002
levels.
"The burden of taxation is falling on the numerous
non-resident homeowners who cannot homestead their
property," said Stewart. "We don't believe it's fair and
equitable."
She said that the increased taxes are affecting the
real estate industry because a new buyer fora house has
to pay taxes at the current assessed value, even if they
can homestead the property. Prospective non-resident
homeowners face a tough decision when looking to
purchase property on the Island or Longboat Key be-
cause they will be paying the non-homesteaded prop-
erty tax rate.


High five?
Five separate
residential
units, each up
to 37feet _
high, may
soon replace
the vacant
land at the
site of the
former Island
Marina if a,
proposed sale
of the prop-
erty to
businessman
Jacob Martin
takes place.
Islander
Photo:
Rick Catlin


In addition, because of the increased taxes, be-
tween $7-8 million dollars in discretionary spending is '
diverted from the economic to the count\ ireasurN ev-
ery year by non-homesteaded property owners. "This
trend will continue until the tax issue is addressed.
"We're also requesting a tax rollback to 2002- tax
levels for non-homesteaded owners to help remedy the
unfair burden placed on non-homesteaded owners and
to establish an equitable base for the tax caps going
forward," Stewart said. "The tax rollback credit would
be spread over a three-) ear period, assuming the owner
continues to hold the property."
Stewart said the Manatee County budget reserve
has shown a significant increase the past few years, and
the current operating fund reserve is 80 percent of the
county's tax collections in 2004.
"Runaway taxation will drive away the prospective
noin-homesteaded property owner, who is a backbone of
the beach community real estate industry," Stewart said.
SFor more information on HART, contact Stewart or
Bob McRae at 383-2533.


Historical society

to show

'Great Expectations'
Free tickets to the movie "GreatExpectations"
are being given away by the Anna Maria Island
Historical Society as part of the group's film fes-
tival.
The movie was filmed in.part at Alcee Taylor' s
1920s home in Cortez and at the Ringling Mu-
seum. It will be shown at 4 and 8 p.m. April 18 in
the Holmes Beach City Hall. The city is sponsor-
ing the showing along with the historical society.
The tickets may be obtained-at the historical
museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, and at the
Holmes Beach City Hall. Additional information
may be obtained at 778-1514 or 708-5800.


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THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 6, 2005 0 PAGE 3


Viens arrested on

federal charges
Already facing drug charges in Manatee
County, Holmes Beach resident David Viens
was arrested March 31 by federal agents and
charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana. .
He was released on $250,000 bail the same day.
Viens, 41, was first arrested by Manatee
County Sheriff's Office deputies on Jan. 6 and
charged with possession of marijuana with in-
tent to sell or distribute within 1,000 feet of a
school, possession of a schedule II (opium de-
rivative) controlled substance, possession of a
firearm by a convicted felon and trafficking in
marijuana for an amount between 50 and 2,000
pounds. The federal arrest is related to the Jan.
6 arrest, but is a separate charge, federal officials
said.
Viens, the former operator of the Beach
City Market & Grille in Bradenton Beach, has
entered a plea of not guilty to three of the four
state charges against him. His court date is
scheduled for April 23.
Viens was first represented by a public de--
fender but has now retained the services of at-
torney Brett McIntosh, a former Island resident.
According to MCSO records, Viens was
previously convicted in 1993 in Vermont of vio-
lation of the Federal Narcotics Act.
The Beach City Market & Grille opened in
April 2003, but closed shortly before Viens'
January arrest. The property was originally
listed for sale at $850,000, but the price has
since dropped to $695,000.
Viens and wife Dawn also operated the Is-
land Kitchen in Anna Maria several years ago
before opening the Bradenton Beach market.


Trolley sets


passenger


record

By Rick Catlin
Islander.Reporter
While some Islanders might think that Island roads
were jammed during spring break, often causing near
gridlock, the Island trolley did its part to keep vehicles
off the streets and people moving about the Island.
Ralf Hesseler of Manatee County Area Transit said
the Island trolley set a record Tuesday, March 29, with
3,027 passengers, but the sheer volume of traffic often
put the trolley behind schedule.
"The schedule was difficult to maintain because of
all the traffic, but just think of the number of vehicles
if the trolley wasn't operating," he observed. "The most
important thing was that we kept operating."
One trolley broke down and was out of service for
a few hours one day last week, but that was the only
disruption to the service.
"The trolley did what it's supposed to do,"
Hesseler said.
He also noted that some people have complained
that the trolley did not stop at a location when they
were waiting for pickup.
"When the vehicle is full and can't take any more
passengers, the drivers don't stop. They are supposed
to signal to waiting passengers that they have a full
load, but people sometimes don't see the signal,"
Hesseler noted. He apologized for any inconvenience.
Hesseler added that plans are still under way for
new trolleys to be introduced, but no contract for pur-
chase will be signed until after a series of public meet-
ings on the Island to get input from residents. Those
meetings will be in the "very near future," he pledged.


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New construction is onypart of the reason the Island is a "hot spot"for real estate. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin
New construction is only part of the reason the Island is a "hot spot"for real estate. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin


Boom resonates in real estate
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

be found in the low $300,000 range. This year, a con-
dominium priced in the low-to-mid-$400,000 area is
hard to find and "usually sells quickly," she said.
And for the next six weeks, Tutewiler expects sales
to increase. "A lot of people look early in the season
and buy late. I've got a number of people coming in
April and May, when many winter visitors have left, to
look at real estate."
Tutewiler expects Anna Maria Island to continue
to be a "hot spot" for people looking for a second home
or a nice, quiet place to retire. "Baby boomers are now
looking at retirement or a second home, and we're still
priced a lot less than many other Florida barrier is-
lands," she said.
And the value of Island property continues to in-


crease.
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Barry Gould, publisher of the Anna Maria Island
property sales report and a Realtor-with Island Vaca-
tion Properties in Holmes Beach, reported that 43
single family homes sold on the Island during the first
three months of 2005 compared with 31 for the same
period last year. The average sale price rose from
$552,000 last year to $690,000 for the first quarter of
2005, a 25 percent increase.
Condominium sales were even better for the first
three months of 2005 compared with last year at the
same time, he reported. There were 47 condominium
sales during the reporting period against 31 last year.
The average sale price of an Island condominium rose
from $355,000 for the first quarter of 2004 to $530,000
this year, an astounding 49.3 percent jump.
Tutewiler was impressed by the numbers. "Island
real estate is a pretty good investment," she observed.
Gould agreed. "The time to buy is now. Interest
rates are still good, and values are excellent," he


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St. Bernard remembers Pope John Paul
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach has
erected a memorial to Pope John Paul II. Islanders
and visitors wishing to pay their respects may do so
at the church at 248 S. Harbor Drive in Holmes
Beach. In addition, The Islander is lookingfor
anyone who may have a picture of themselves taken
with the Pope to publish in a future edition. Please
call the newspaper office at 778-7978for more
information. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin



Meetings

Anna Maria City
April 8, Administrative offices closed, public works
and building department offices open.
April 11, 4 p.m., code enforcement board meeting.
April 11, 6 p.m., special city commission meeting on
stormwater utility fee ordinance.
April 11, 7 p.m., special city commisSion meeting on
Sandbar restaurant alley vacation request.
April 12, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board work ses-
sion on comprehensive plan revisions.
April 13, 6:45 p.m., environmental education and en-
hancement committee meeting.
April 14, 6:15 p.m., special city commission meeting
on right-of-way appeal.
April 14, 7 p.m., city commission work session.
Anna Maria City Hall,
10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
April 7, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:
Public comment, second reading on early voting rejec-
tion, pier business, board appointments, action on
board of adjustment recommendation denying variance
at 110 Sixth St. S., approval of attorney invoices, safety
issues on sanitation building discussion and commis-
sion reports.
April 14, 3 p.m., city commission work session.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
April 11, 5 p.m., Palma Sola Scenic Highway Commit-
tee meeting.
April 12, 7 p.m., city commission work session with
work session to immediately follow.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,
708-5800.

Of Interest
April 13, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Management
Operations Committee meeting, Fire Station No. 1,


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The work-
ing water-
front of
Cortez has
undergone
dramatic
changes in
the past
decade.
Islander
Photo:
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Grouper coming ashore again in Cortez


By Jim Hanson
Islander Correspondent
The grouper fishery is back and life is looking up
for commercial fishers working out of Cortez.
Three weeks into the newly opened shallow-water
season for the prize fish, the catch is good and prices
are holding up. New federal rules are sure to make the
prosperity temporary, for the season will end when the
established quota of grouper have been caught.
But for now fishing is fine. Crews are working hard
to make their living before the season closes again, 20
boats coming and going at the A.P. Bell Co. fish house
in Cortez. Bell owns half of the 52-footers, the others
are individually ovned.
A 4,000-pound trip is a good one, said Karen Bell
of the family-owned company, and most are that good
this season. Prices are pretty good, too, around $2.60
a pound. Divided between the boat and captain and two
crewmen, it amounts to a fair living.
A boat stays out in the Gulf of Mexico, working its
lines day and night, until it has a good load. It comes
back with its cargo of gutted and iced fish, unloads,
takes on supplies and fuel and heads back out as soon
as possible. It has to go out beyond, the 20-fathom line,
50 to 100 miles into the Gulf.
The government has imposed a limit of 10,000
pounds per trip. It also limits the catch of all grouper


for the season, 8.8 million pounds for shallow-water
grouper and 5.31 million pounds for red grouper. If half
of the quotas are caught by Aug. 1, the trip limit will
be cut to 7,500 pounds.
Purpose of the limits is to slow down the fishing so
it won't have to be controlled by closing a season, said
Bell. "Closures hurt everyone."-
She would know she serves on the Gulf of
Mexico Fisheries Management Council, which advises
the federal government on how to keep the resource
healthy and productive. It's a frustrating position for
her: "The council has 16 members and it is supposed
to look after the resource, but each member ends up
looking after the interests of the people where he's
from." She is one of only two people on the council
from the industry.
Another matter is being debated in the Florida Leg-
islature, where some legislators want to expand the mesh
size of nets. It is two inches now, and that catches baby
fish as well as big commercial grouper, said Bell. Pro-
posed is a four-inch mesh, which will let the smaller fish
through and catch the big ones. There seems little prospect
for the legislation this year, say Tallahassee reports.
A statewide referendum in 1994 established a con-
stitutional amendment prohibiting the use of gillnets in
inshore waters, effectively killing most of the fishing
industry based in Cortez.


SThat resulted in expansion in the use of the castnet
as a fish-getter, and Cortez is busy there one lifelong
fisherman in the historic village, Blue Fulford, makes
castnets by hand for the young and strong.
And it takes a strong young man to cast a net and
haul it out with a load of fish all day, Bell said. "They
are a new breed, following the fish wherever they are
from North Carolina to the Everglades." There is some
resentment of them in Cortez.
Bell sells nearly all of its grouper fresh, its markets
in Miami, Georgia and as far away as California. Other
fish and other processes take Bell fish to Italy, Taiwan
and points beyond.
The sole large surviving fish house in the \ illaie
handles just about any kind of fish from the Gulf of
Mexico: grouper, snapper and dolphin from offshore,
mullet, trout, sheepshead and pompano from inshore
waters.
Fourteen fulltime employees keep the business
buzzing around the clock, for fishermen must have
access to ice, fuel and other supplies day and night,
whenever they unload a catch and get ready to go back
to sea.
"It's sad about the fish houses when you look
back," Bell said, for there are two now where there
used to be five. "It's getting harder and harder.
"But this looks like a pretty good year."


Back home again
This "information station"
display has come home to
Cortez, as mysteriously as it
vanished a dozen years ago.
It was one of several created
under a Florida Humanities
Council grant in the early
1990s, which were displayed
around the historic fishing
village. This one was in front
ofAlcee Taylor's Boatworks
during festival in 1993 and
was gone the next morning.
It ended up at a Longboat
Key home, whose occupant
last week called the Florida
Institute for Saltwater
Fishing, which sent a
delegation, to recover the
old 4-by-6-foot display. It
reposes at the Cortez
Community Center awaiting
restoration and disposition.
Village historian Mary
Fulford Green expressed
indignation at what she sees
as a "lack of respectfor
Cortez" at the theft and said
it is "personally hurtful."


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THE ISLANDER U APRIL 6, 2005 0 PAGE 5


Whitey Horton

golf tourney

sponsorships still open
Several sponsorships remain open in the Anna
Maria'Island Privateers Whitey Horton golf tourna-
ment, scheduled for May 15 at El Conquistador Coun-
try Club, Bradenton.
A $5,000 putting contest and a shot at a $24,000
boat or a weekend in Las Vegas headline the tourna-
ment. The $100 fee per golfer includes 18 holes of golf,
cart and green fees, four hole-in-one contests, longest
and shortest drive contests, and the awards banquet.
Some sponsors already have signed up, including The
Islander, gold; LaPensee Plumbing, silver; Island Pest
Control, bronze; and First National Bank & Trust, green.
A gold sponsorship costs $500, silver $250, bronze $100,
cart $75, green $50. Each rewards the sponsor with many
advantages, Privateers Tim Thompson said.
Income from the tournament, named for a Priva-
teers founder, goes to the organization's scholarship
program.
Full information may be obtained by calling 650-
6136 or 729-9039.

Local band competes

in St. Pete
Local band Koko Ray and the Soul Providers is
one of four bands selected to compete Saturday, April
9, in a Battle of the Bands showcase sponsored by
WJST 94.1 FM.
The competition will take place at BayWalk in
downtown St. Petersburg beginning at 3 p.m. with
Koko Ray and the Soul Providers taking the stage from
5 to 5:30 p.m.
Two of the competing bands will be selected to
open for the WSJT Jazz Festival April 22-23 at Coach-
man Park in Clearwater.
The winner will be chosen by audience vote, so
come out and support local area musicians Koko Ray
and the Soul Providers.


Waterfront rising
Waterfront Restaurant owners Leah Suzor, left, and Jason Suzor, kneeling, with managers Chris Dale, next to
Leah, and Bill Hard toast the start of construction on the new Waterfront. Bob Dale Construction is in charge.
For more than a year, the Suzors have been going through a rigorous permitting process after an arson
burned down the old building. Suzor said there is still a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the
arsonist. "It's been a long rough year," Jason Suzor said. "Once the restaurant burned, it was like opening
Pandora's box going through the permitting process. We should be open by mid-August." Islander Photo:
David Futch


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What would we-do?
What would we do without the Island trolley serv-
ing huge numbers of riders throughout the height of
Easter and spring break?
What would we do without the roaring, blaring
trolley blazing past us, then backing traffic up at every
stop?
Pull out a little more hair, grow a little more pa-
tience and wait for Manatee County Area Transit offi-
cials to schedule public hearings on new trolleys and
the future of the service.
Islanders are bound to have plenty of opinions and
advice to share when, after three years of trolley service,
county officials can learn first-hand how many appreciate
and some curse the buses in trolley disguises.
It's fun if you ride, not if you follow. It's a godsend
for elderly folks who'don't or can't dri\ e. absolutely
fantastic as a "kid taxi," and pretty darn great for get-
ting tourists from one location to another.
It's a good thing ... and a water taxi, er, trolley,
may be just the partner we've been looking for to keep
things moving.

Thanks Tyler
A young boy from Harts, Va., came to Anna Maria
Island last week to celebrate life and a spend a dream
vacation on the beach, thanks to the Kids Wish Net-
work, a nonprofit organization that sees to such things
for kids in need.
Tyler turned 10 the week of his dream vacation,
and he put behind him the surgery arid other medical
problems he routinely addresses for some time at the
beach and the "time of his life."
It couldn't have started out better than the meeting
with the Anna Maria Island Privateers, who made Tyler
their captain and put him on the.Privateer "pedestal".for
the night. The family boarded the ship for a trip around
the Island and it was as if Tyler became Peter Pan
in Fantasyland.:
He said at one point he was sure the ship could fly.
It was "a better wish than he had dreamed," he
commented.
Other Islanders showered Tyler, his two younger
brothers and parents with gifts, meals and plenty to do;
from fishing to fine dining, as they worked their way
into the hearts of all they met.
Thanks to all who helped the Ferrells, they were
very grateful, and felt unbelievably welcome -they'd
"found new family," they said on parting.
Thanks to Tyler for being such a great kid. Wel-
come to the "AMI family."


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Out of control
I was born and raised in the great state of Florida.
Boy, how things have changed. Can't fish, can't have
bonfires on the beach.
In the summer I was roasting a marshmallow on
the beach and I was nervous that I was going to be ar-
rested for breaking any turtle laws (sea turtle rules and
regs are out of control). Personally I love sea turtles and
when I go overseas turtle stew is one of my favorite
meals. (People are scared to speak up, but Suzi Fox is
out of control.)
Ed Chiles and the Chiles family have done nothing
but great things for our state and our community. The

outdoor dining issue will ruin Anna Maria and hurt its
economy. This issue should be a no-brainer. As a Florid-
ian, an "old Floridian" because I think the new Florida is
junk, when will you put me on the reservation as we have
done to so many other great Americans?
.We just keep making the same mistakes over his-
tory. Protect our rights and our history, that's what's
hacking me off. I'm tired of keeping it inside of me.
Peter T. Barreda, Bradenton Beach

Many thanks
The Tour of Homes is an Island event that involves
nearly 1,500 individuals, many who travel from all over
Florida for a touch of our Island hospitality. Under the
direction of Kay Beverly and her hard-working team, they
worked tirelessly with all the volunteers preparing to make
this year's Tour of Homes so successful.
Over the last 11 years, the Tour of Homes has con-
tributed more than $206,425 to the Anna Maria Island
Community Center. Unbelievable! On behalf of the
board of directors, the staff and the children we serve,
a heartfelt "thank you" to the committee, volunteers,
sponsors and their families.
Thanks to the awesome 2005 Tour of Homes com-
mittee (Herta Bowes, Parke Finold, Zita Gavin, Marcia
Powers, Penny Reinholz, Priscilla Seewald, Ellie
Thomasser, Chris Toilette and Colleen Walter), the
Eyeland Needlers who created ,tle ~panps, treasure ,


"Island Images: A Retrospective" quilt and those vol-.
unteer bakers and crafters who donated countless hours
to making the Island Tropical Treasures boutique the
best ever.
Thanks to all five gracious homeowners on the
tour, and thanks to the generous tour sponsors. Thanks
to all of the wonderful volunteers who were inside the
homes as well as outside helping with parking. Thanks
to Charlie Makovek and Dan Joyce, our Center's
shuttle drivers. Thanks to Green Real Estate for spon-
soring the quilt. Thanks to the Beach Bistro for offer-
ing wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. And finally,
thanks to The Islander for great tour coverage.
Pierrette L. Kelly, executive director, AMICC

A Perico desert
The picture on page 2 of The Islander for March 16
(a Jack Elka aerial photo of Perico Island) has a differ-
ent desert look for our tropical island. I walked through
the area years ago, and it was beautiful.
Bring on Bob Hope and Bing Crosby and camels.
Keep a lookout for Morocco. Does Arvida Arthur
Vining Davis know how to build trees? That would
be nice.
At least it would give us another landing strip like
we used to have on the Island for the likes of Esther
Williams.
Gene Moss, Anna Maria


Thank you Dr. Bystrom!
My family and I took our son free-boarding Sun-
day afternoon on the last day of spring break. While we
were on the boat, our dog Sting Ray swallowed a long-
shank fishing hook. We rushed home and called Island
Animal Clinic and within minutes we were on the
phone with Dr. Bill Bystrom. He and his son met us at
the clinic right away and they were able to remove the
hook. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to
a great vet and his son.
Capt. Mike and Sally Greig, Holmes Beach
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Keep outdoor dining
I have written the following to the city commis-
sioners of Anna Maria:
I have been following the Sandbar saga with inter-
est. It is important to me that you know my wishes so
that when you vote on these issues you will be repre-
senting more of your constituency than you have been.
At first I blamed you for representing a small vo-
cal minority, but it occurs to me that if the many people
I know who think as I do and live in Anna Maria would
make their thoughts known to you, then you could.do
a better job. In that spirit, I offer these comments.
The Sandbar is a tradition in Anna Maria so
steeped in our history that I cannot remember when it
wasn't here, and I'm going back to my childhood 40-
some years ago, way before Ed Chiles owned it. It has
had several owners and has taken on many shapes over
the years, but it has always been the place where my
family and many others both local and visiting have
spent many happy times.
Anyone who has sat on the deck at any time of the
day or evening, had something to eat, watched the sun-
set and the kids playing on the water's edge, couples
strolling on the beach in the last pink light of evening
will never forget those times.
Since many of us are. not fortunate enough to live
Gulffront, the Sandbar is our club. It is a club that does
not discriminate and does its very best to please and
serve a variety of people looking for a variety of ser-
vices from food to drink to music to swimming to en-
tertainment and yes, even a place to shower and change
for the ride.back to town.
I live on the same street as the Sandbar. My fam-
ily and friends and I love it there. My two daughters
who grew up on this Island both are looking forward
to having their weddings there someday. This has been
our home for a very long time and we hope the Sand-
bar and we are here forever. Why would you live in a
beautiful place like this and not want to continue to


enjoy the experience that is the Sandbar?
When L voted for our present mayor and commis-
sion members who wanted to keep our city as it is, I just
assumed that the commercial establishments so conve-
nient to those of us who live here, and so necessary for
those who support their families by running them,
would be considered integral to our existence.
I have been very-saddened by the blatant inconsid-
eration shown to many of the fine people in the com-
mercial sector of our city through the unmanageable,
complex, unfriendly, unbusinesslike and unnecessary
systems that are being instituted.
I don't know anyone who doesn't like outdoor din-
ing on one of the many great days we have here. I sure
don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy a little Jimmy
Buffett-style music and possibly a pina colada on the
deck after a great day on the beach or after a long drive
home from work or on a vacation. I have never met
anyone who is bothered by the lovely wedding ceremo-
nies that are held occasionally under the beautiful and
sun-shading white tents.
Please represent the majority of us and keep the
Sandbar open to outdoor dining and consider letting
other restaurants have outdoor dining as well. No need
to grandfather some and exclude some and make every-
thing so complex and convoluted.
This is a simple place. A nice place. An outdoor
place. Let us all enjoy it and each other in peace.
Janet Aubry, Anna Maria
Disgusting!
I need to vent frustration over this issue!
Every Easter Sunday, Coquina Beach becomes a
garbage dump. People appear to converge at Coquina
Beach every Easter Sunday to drink and litter the en-
tire area with no regard. It was disgusting to see all the
trash they left behind.
They should not be allowed to use Coquina Beach,,
but should stay at home and throw the litter in their
homes and yards.


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to keep this from happening.
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Ten years ago in the April 6,1995,
issue of The Islander, headlines
announced:
The National Weather Service is investi-
gating a "rogue wave" about 10 feet high that
struck Anna Maria Island around 11 a.m. Satur-
day, April 2. The wave tossed beach chairs and
umbrellas back onto property along Gulf Drive
and drenched beachgoers. It also created some
giant tidal pools on Gulf Drive, but did little
apparent damage.
SThe Save Anna Maria organization has
sold more than 70 "imaginary" stock certificates
at $10 each for a piece of the Anna Maria Island
Bridge as a fundraiser for legal fees in its oppo-
sition 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,"
said SAM officials, but is just an "exciting" way
to fight the proposed bridge.
Some Holmes Beach residents complained
to the code enforcement officer about trash
blowing from the dumpsters at the Anna Maria
Island Centre onto their property. The city was
preparing a case against the property for a code
violation, but is attempting to get the owners to
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PAGE 8 0 APRIL 6, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER


Sex offender complaints fall on deaf ears


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
COMMENTARY
Did you know that the family of 9-year-old Jessica
Lunsford in Homosassa Springs, who was recently
abducted, raped and killed by a convicted sex offender
living just two blocks away, did not know that a con-
victed child molester was living in their neighborhood?
Did you know that the man convicted of killing 11-
year-old Carlie Bruscia of Sarasota in 2003 was also a
convicted sex offender who lived just a few blocks
from her home, yet the family was unaware of his pres-
ence?
The reason: Florida law does not require local law
enforcement agencies to inform neighbors when a con-
victed sex offender is living in their midst, only a con-
victed sexual predator.
The sex offender is just required to give his or her
address to the Florida Department of Law Enforce-
ment. The FDLE does list names and addresses of con-
victed sex offenders on its Web site and informs local
law enforcement to keep tabs on the offender, but that's
it. It's up to parents to track down sex offenders and
make their children aware of their presence.
When legislators passed the law requiring con-
victed sex offenders to register their address, liberal
lawmakers didn't want the convicted sex offender to
suffer undue harassment and publicity by having police
inform his or her neighbors that a convicted sexual
molester was living next door.


Tidemark seeks

bankruptcy dismissal
The Tidemark hotel/condominium/marina project
in Holmes Beach is finally ready to emerge from bank-
ruptcy court with a new refinancing plan and all credi-
tors paid off.
Attorney Stephen Leslie of Tampa, representing
Tidemark, filed documents March 31 in the federal
bankruptcy court in Tampa asking Judge Alex Paskay
to dismiss Tidemark Partners LLC from bankruptcy.
Paskay has not yet set a date to rule on the motion, but
creditors and other interested parties have been notified
of the motion.
STidemark entered bankruptcy in January 2004, and
has since been reorganized with approximately $5.6
million from the Reliance Property Group of Connecti-
cut. Paskay has approved the reorganization plan.
Tidemark's plan to build a 40-unit condominium/
hotel with accompanying marina on the site of the
former Crabby Bill's/Pete Reynard's restaurant in
Holmes Beach was approved by the city commission
in August 2001.


Yard sale, 60-mile walk set
A yard sale Saturday, April 9, will be the opening
event of an ambitious program a Holmes each woman
is imposing on herself to fight beast cancer.
Michele Schenk said her yard sale will be at 513
67th St., Holmes Beach, from 8 a.m.-noon. It is part of
her effort for Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, an annual
drive to raise funds for the Susan G. Colman Founda-
tion and its program to treat breast cancer and seek a
cure.
She has to raise $2,100 for the program in order to
be admitted to a 60-mile, three-day walk. She is rais-
ing money from sponsors of her walk, and is actively
seeking help from them. The Islander is supporting that
effort, and will accept donations at 5404 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach, phone 778-7978.
Otherwise, donations may be mailed to Breast
Cancer 3-Day, 7610 Paysphere Circle, Chicago IL
60674, with checks made out to Breast Cancer 3-Day
and "Michele Schenk 71166128" in the memo section
of the check.
"A dollar for every mile I'll be walking would be
a wonderful boost from sponsors," she said. "But any
amount will be helpful."
The walk will be in October, and meanwhile she is
training by walking five or six times a week for a total
of 10 miles each week.
"I'm doing it for all women," Schenk said, "espe-
cially for the ones who can't walk themselves."


Oh, really?z
Tell that to the Bruscia or Lunsford families.
Do you think it's time the legislature changed the
law, as other states have done, and inform everyone
living within a mile of a convicted sex offender before
another young girl, or boy, gets kidnapped, raped and
murdered, and nobody knew the molester lived next
door?
This newspaper has periodically published the ad-
dress of all convicted sex offenders living on Anna
Maria Island, Longboat Key and in Cortez.
Island police, including Holmes Beach, Bradenton
Beach and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office in
Anna Maria, do keep track of sex offenders living on
the Island, but what if an.offender slips through the
cracks and local police don't pick up on his presence?
After each such story, without fail, one or more of,
the registered offenders comes to the newspaper.office
to plead his case, how he was framed or how he's in-
nocent, even that's he's "done his time" and why are
we picking on him?
Yes, it's amazing. Everyone in prison is innocent.
Everyone was framed, everyone was set up by the cops.
Sure. And I got beachfront property in Nevada you
can buy dirt cheap.
Hey, tell it to the judge. Take it to the FDLE and
tell your story to get them to remove your address from
the convicted list. Don't tell me. Your story is not news.
Your address is.
Where you live is now a matter of the public


record, and if printing your address causes neighbors,
parents and police to harass you to the point where you
move off the Island, too bad. You did the crime, now
face the civic punishment. And as a matter of courtesy,
we don't publish your name, although we certainly
could because it's on the FDLE Web site.
If publishing the addresses of convicted sex crimi-
nals living on the Island prevents just one Carlie
Bruscia or Jessica Lunsford, then we don't have a prob-
lem doing it. We may never know if it prevents such
an incident, but after reading the Islander story on the
presence of convicted sex .offenders or predators Is-
landers can't say they didn't know they were living
next door.
If you don't like having your address and crime
printed in a newspaper, then leave. And we don't have
a problem with that either.
For all interested parties, a list of convicted sex
offenders living on Anna Maria Island, or anywhere in
Florida, can be obtained by going to the Florida Depart-
ment of Law Enforcement Web site at www.fdle.com.
Look for convicted sexual offenders on the right
hand side of the home page. Open that link. You can
type in the city you are interested in or the zip code. A
list of offenders will appear, including a name, photo-
graph and information about the offenders conviction,
and whether or riot they are still under police supervi-
sion for their offense. If no offenders live in the city or
zip code you asked about, the Web site will state that
as well.

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I Artist Ruby C. Williams,
9 p left, chats with Palmetto
Youth Center director Van
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art and her lovefor
Painting. The PYC is to
i receive a donation from
the art sale hosted by The
S Islanderfor Williams on
April 1. With them is
Carrie Price, show
organizer. Williams has
been highly recognized for
S her folk art, which began
to flourish at her produce
stand on State Road 60
between Bartow and
Brandon. Islander Photo:
Bonner Joy


'Economic Perfect Storm' topic
Dr. Stanle\ Katz, economist who has held many l
top positions in the federal government, will address
the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club when it meets
Monday, April 18.
The meeting will be lunch at the Beach House
Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, at noon
with no reservations needed.
Dr. Katz will discuss "Budget and Trade Deficits:
An Economic 'Perfect Storm.'" He is a former deputy
assistant secretary of the Commerce Department and
vice president of the Asian Development Bank.
Details may be obtained by calling 761-4098.


Temps

& Drops

on A.M.I.


'Date Low High Rainfall
March 27 70 86 0
March 28 70 76 Trace
March 29 64 76 0
March 30 64 86 0
March 31 70 86 0
April 1 70 87 0
April 2 64 74 .60
Average Gulf water temperature 75 degrees
24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily.


Give me shelter
The trolley stop in front of the West Manatee Fire
and Rescue station in Holmes Beach was damaged
March 12 when an errant driver slammed into the
structure around 11:45 p.m. Public Works Director
Joe Duennes said the city is currently getting bids to
repair the structure and will then seek reimburse-
ment from the driver's insurance company once the
repairs are completed. Pending repairs, however,
trolley riders will have to stand in the open awaiting
the trolley. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin






THE ISLANDER M APRIL 6, 2005 0 PAGE 9


Groundbreaking at Cortez school draws village, applause


By Paul Roat
"Perserverance," as Manatee County
Commissioner Jane von Hahmann put it
Monday, paid off big-time as officials and
Cortezians gathered for the
groundbreaking ceremonies to refurbish
the 1912-built schoolhouse in the village.
The $527,000-project, scheduled to
be completed no later than July 2006,
will bring new luster to the old building
and transform it into the Gulf Coast
Maritime Museum. It took decades of
work and a slew of grants to bring the
project into public ownership and, even-
tually, its historic prominence in Cortez.
"It's the citizens of this community
that made this happen," von Hahmann
said. "This village has so much to be
proud of, and I'm so happy to finally see
the start of this project."
She was joined by Fla. Rep. Bill
Galvanb in offering kudos to the spirit of
Cortez. "A community like this is a bea-
con of times past, and times to come,"
he told a crowd of about 50 who
watched the ceremonies. "It's an honor
to see this school be refurbished."
Funds for the restoration came from
a host of sources: Florida Division of
Historical Resources, Manatee County,
Manatee County Clerk of Court, Cortez
Village Historical Society and the
Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage.
Speaking on behalf of Clerk of.
Cpurt "Chips" Shore, who was absent
due to illness, Manatee County Com-
missioner Donna Hayes said that her
district "is in the eastern part ofthe
county, where everything is new and we
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toration of the property and the school-
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Cortezians pass across its wooden floors
during its time as a public building from
1912 to 1961. The property was bought
by artist Robert Sailors in 1974, who


Paint-a-Shirt workshop Tuesday at Center

A "Paint-a-Shirt (or anything 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. ton. Cost is $15 for members, $20
else you've got)" workshop will be The workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. will for nonmembers, with a $5 supply
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death in 1995 at age 85.
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and its 4 acres in 1999 with the intent of
refurbishing the building. Also planned on
the property is placement of the former
Burton Store and Pillsbury Boatworks,
both historic buildings slated to be moved
there and also restored.
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Regina dedication


set for April 30
Dedication of the Regina, the latest in the state's
underwater archeological preserves, will take place
April 30 at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton
Beach.
The Regina is the 10th preserve in offshore Florida
waters and the closest to shore of the batch of ship-
wrecks that have become popular spots for sports fish-
ers, divers and those interested in the state's maritime
history.
According to the Florida Department of State, Di-
vision of Historical Resources:'
Regina was a steel steamer built in 1904 in Belfast,
Ireland, by the Workman, Clark & Co. shipyard for the
Cuban Molasses Transportation Co., based in Havana,
Cuba. She was 247 feet in length, with a 36-fooL beam,
a 14-foot draft, and was rated at 1,155 gross tons with
a net tonnage of.669. Designed with a single deck and
a single propeller powered by a 850-hp triple-expan-
sion steam engine, the steamer was also rigged as a
schooner for auxiliary power and was fitted with elec-
tric lighting.
Converted to a tanker barge, Regina left Havana on
March 5, 1940, under tow by the tugboat Minima,
bound for New Orleans with a cargo of more than
350,000 gallons of molasses. Two days later, a cold
front swept across the Gulf of Mexico from the north-
west, accompanied by 8- to 12-foot seas, gale-force
winds and freezing temperatures. Waves crashed over
Regina, contaminating her freshwater tanks, and push-
ing the tug and tanker toward shore. Minima attempted
to alter course toward the shelter of Tampa Bay, but
before she could reach safety her tow lines parted near
Egmont Key and Regina drifted helplessly toward
Anna Maria Island. A local resident caught sight of the
rolling tanker on the afternoon of March 8 and advised
the St. Petersburg Coast Guard Air Station of her or-
deal. Through heroic efforts of local residents, all but
one of Regina's crew was saved.
Regina's cargo of molasses drainedinto the Gulf
and her hulk eventually sank under the waves. Over the
years, the shipwreck became home to a variety of ma-
rine life and is a popular snorkeling and diving desti-
nation.
Jn 2001, the wreck of Regilna as nominated by Pete,


and Lorraine Athas of Set Trek Divers to become
Florida's 10th Underwater Archaeological Preserve. In
2004, archaeologists with the Florida Bureiiu of Archeo-
logical Research traveled to Bradenton Beach to \\i rk
with local divers to record the shipwreck and create an
accurate site plan. Sea Trek sponsored an orientation to
underwater archaeology for sport divers N workshop. and
graduates of the course helped to map the wreck, clean the
site of debris, produce photographs and video and iden-
tify a location to place a bronze plaque.
The underwater offshore preserve program was
made possible in part through the Friends of Regina.
The dedication will be at at 10 a.m. Saturday, April
30, at the Beach House. Reservations are not required.
For more information, contact historical resources
in Tallahassee at (850) 245-6317, or Sea Trek, 105
Seventh St., N., Bradenton Beach. 779-1506.

'Yoga on the Beach' offered
on north Anna Maria
A weekly program of "Yoga on the Beach" is be-
ing offered on fair-weather Saturdays at the north end
of Anna Maria Island.
The sessions meet at 9 a.m. on "every Saturday that
it is not raining or storming," said the meetings' leader,
Jasmine Boss. It is open to everyone,, she said, suggest-
ing comfortable clothing and a beach towel.
Donations will be accepted. Additional informa-
tion may be obtained by calling 778-4977.

'Serengeti Trek' theme of Roser
Roser Memorial Community Church has chosen
"Serengeti Trek, Where Kids Are Wild About God" as
theme of this year's vacation Bible school.
The school will be every morning from 9 a.m.-
noon June 6-10 at the church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna
Maria. It will focus on children age 4 through fifth-
graders, and older children are also welcome to attend,
said a spokesperson.
Registration information may be obtained by call-
ing 778-0414.

Garden club's final meeting
The Anna Maria Garden Club will wind up its sea-
son with a luncheon at noon April 20 at Roser Memo-
rial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria,
president Patricia Seewald announced. Additional in-
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By Jim Hanson
Iluandetr Correspondent
Cortez Cove Marina is not. Hasn't been and won't
be, despite old optimistic signage.
Cortez Cove BoaC\\orks, no\\ -that's a different
and happier story. It's fine with the historic fishing vil-
lage of Cortez. A marina is not.
The fully equipped Cortez Cove Boatworks will be
ready for business in a couple of months, managing
owner Karen Bell said. That's when a big new Marine
Travelift will be operational.
It will be able to hoist boats up to 70 feet long and
weighing 60 tons. It will move them from water to land
that has been cleared, leveled and surfaced with shell.
A shop will offer mechanical and other repairs.
The big lift has been assembled and awaits the
course that will get it over the water. That consists of
two piers extending.from alongside the main building.
They will be built.by contractor Michael Faarup, who
is held up now by permits that are working their way
through Manatee County government.
The property has had a fairly tumultuous history,
with long-ago gunrunners in residence and other activi-
ties unrelated to fishing. Junior Guthrie bought it in
1979, but ran into unrelated problems and lost it, sold
on the courthouse steps to Chester Bell. He in turn sold


it to Tony Huang, Oriental businessman and financier
who in turn ran into troubles of his own with the U.S.
government and headed for Taiwan.
Piero Ri\ olta. Milanese businessman, developer and
entrepreneur, bought it in 1999, dredged the basin, rebuilt
the boat slips and tried to develop it into a marina with
some townhouses and cottages. He ran into a firestorm of
Cortezian objections and the property lay fallow until last
May, when Bell and partners bought it.
When the boatlift is operational about June, they
will have a boat repair and maintenance yard with 34
slips, next door to the boatworks which the Banyas
family has operated in recent years.
The Cortez Cove property includes a slim neck of
land where a sizable part of the Denzel Washington
movie "Out of Time" was filmed. Bell noted that as a
location, the movie company built a little house on the
long dock there, Florida style of course, but after the
filming it had to be demolished it was in a stand of
mangroves.
The Cortez Cove purchase strengthened Rivolta's
regard for Bell as a business operator, and she is now
considering going into partnership with him in a "paint
booth" to finish boats he is building in Sarasota. It
would be of frame and canvas with plenty of ventila-
tion, she said, but couldn't fit in anywhere in Cortez.



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Remember Hot Lips Houlihan of M*A*S*H fame on
TV? Well, our own Jane von Hahmann is in a torrid race
to be the 2005 Hot Lips, via a Red Cross dance and party.
The event will be May 14 and called the
M*A*S*H Bash, a major fundraiser for the Manatee
County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Manatee County Commissioner von Hahmann,
who lives in Cortez, is competing against four other
luminaries of the county for the Hot Lips title. They are
selling votes at $1 each, and the candidate who raises
the most cash at $1 a shot will be crowned at the bash
at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005
Barcarotta Blvd.
Others in the contest are last year's winner, Dottie
McCarthy, president of McCarthy Investments; Sandi
Layfield, administrator of Wedebrock Real Estate Co.;
Evelyn Treworgy, president of Coastal Construction;
and Pat Whitesel, former mayor of Palmetto who now
is with Keller Williams Realty.
Voters may register their choice with a tax-deduct-
ible contribution to the Red Cross, 2905 59th St. W.,


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date of choice on the memo line of the check.
The M*A*S*H Bash will swirl around the TV
sitcom and its wacky crew from the 4077th Mobile
Army Surgical Hospital, and guests are to arrive-in
.Army fatigues or medical scrubs for some R&R,


known to civilians as rest and recuperation.
Tickets are $50 per person, including dinner, beer,
wine and entertainment. They are available at the Red
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.Passports arranged

at local post office
New passports may now be arranged and old ones
renewed through the Bradenton Beach Post Office,
Postmaster Charles A. Shannon has announced.
Appointments for the service are from 11 a.m. to
3p.m. Monday-Friday at the Bridge StreeC location. An
appointment may be made by calling 779-0067. Appli-
cants must present a valid permanent state driver's li-
cense and a certified birth certificate, certificate of citi-
zenship, a naturalization certificate or a consular report
of birth abroad or certification of birth.
Fees for passports are $67 for people 16 and up,
$52 for those 15 and younger. Expedited two-week
service may be obtained for an additional $60 the
normal time frame is five weeks, Shannon said. There
also is a $30 execution fee for new applications.
Two passport-type photos are required, and they.
also are available at the Bradenton Beach Post Office
for $15 or at other locations in the area.
Application forms may be obtained at the
Bradenton office or online at www.usps.com/passports.
"One more thing," Shannon emphasized, "don't
sign the application form." The signature must be wit-
nessed by an official at the post office.

'Crafts and clutter' sale
correction
The "community crafts and clutter" sale at Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, will
be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturda April 9. An error is last
week's Islander had the wrong day, right date.
Anyone can sell items at the event with a fee of $10
per table. Participants can set up their own for $5.
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Nicknames can be cruel, lifelong joke


By David Futch
Islander Reporter
People can't think of anything better to do than
make fun of other people by handing out ludicrous
nicknames. Family members are notorious for it. My
Boca Grande relatives have had to live them down all
their lives.
I never thought names like Shug, Brick, Porkchop,
Babe, Dumplin', Muddy, Dunk or Tee Wee were
funny, just a cruel joke.
Venerable Cortez native W.H. "Snooks" Adams of
Holmes Beach a.lifelong resident of the area and as
much a Cortezian as anyone didn't think much of
the monikers I mentioned.
"Cortez names beats those hands down," Adams
said. "We had some doozies."
There was Clam Digger, Ding-Dong, Goose,
Sharkey, Sting Ray, Tater, Hoot, Yonks, Talking
Charlie, Bubba, Little Bubba, Big Bubba, Bud, Burr,
Bunks, Boogie, Blue, Clabber, Dutty, Fido, Forty,
Farmer, Gumps, Gator, Hambone, Henkie, Hog, Kid,
Moon, Nez, Peaks, Popeye, Pig, Rat, Sweetpea, Tink
and Toodle.
Toodle-who?
Many of these names Adams borrowed from his
cousin Doris Green's book "Fog's Comin' In." The
book retraces the history of Cortez commercial fisher-
men/farmers.
In her book, Green writes, "Few fishermen escaped
having a nickname, usually given as a child and last-
ing a lifetime. Newcomers were immediately renamed,
some of the colorful names fitting the personality or
characteristic of the one so honored."
Branded rather than honored would be a better way
to put it.
"Many have been gone for years," Green explains
in her book, "but their names live on. There was Cooter
Fulford, Big Bull Carver, Tater Few, Tink Fulford,
Forty Acres Ezell, Farmer Capo, Gator Mora, Boots
Crain, Judge Millis, Pee Wee Roberts, Gay Boy Gar-
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was the only place in the United States that never re-
ceived any federal relief during the Great Depression,
before, during or after. It's a testimony of how the
people caught, hunted or grew whatever they ate and
shared theirs with others.
Some of names Green recalls are of people who
came through on boats and stuck around for awhile.
Like Cortezians.dutring the Depression, these "outsid-
ers" knew how to survive.
Laddie was from Ireland, Smokey cooked every-
thing over buttonwood and never took a bath and al-
ways smelled of smoke. Clam digger you get the
idea.
Floy Bell Taylor married a guy named Manley
Bell of AP Bell so her name was Floy Bell Bell and
we nicknamed her Floy Ding Dong," Snooks Adams
said.
Sharky caught the biggest shark around here, a
great white, Sharky's catchy, but Ding Dong? What's
that about?
Life in Cortez was hard. Until 1920 or thereabouts
fishermen still used fishing boats fitted with sails,
Green writes in "Fog's Comin' In."
"During the sailing era, fishermen didn't work too
far from Hunter's Point, as the area around Cortez was
known," Fulford writes in her book. "They would sail
up to Terra Ceia or down the Bay to Sarasota and vi-
'cinity, depending on the tide and wind. When the wind
was very calm, they poled the boats around close to
home. Their catches were first carried by schooner to
Cedar Key where the railroad ended.
"They came about once a week with ice and re-
mained until there were enough fish for a load. In 1906,
two fish houses were on the waterfront, but before that
time the fish were iced down in the schooner. The first
fish house was on the wharf where the steamers landed.
When the railroad was extended to Tampa, John
Savarese's run boats then'picked up their fish and de-
livered them to Tampa and St. Petersburg. They were
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Names from childhood last
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14
paid about a penny a pound for mullet, 2 cents for
mackerel, 6 or 7 cents for pompano and other varieties
similarly priced."
Think of it in these terms. Six or seven men who
worked together and caught 100,000 pounds of mullet
would gross $1,000.
The guy name Gump (Warren Bell) was named
after Andy Gump because he had a wattle under his
chin.
Hoot's family name was Gibson. Had a bad cough
when he talked. Couldn't get anything out without
coughing.
Rusty Taylor got his name because he had so many
freckles he looked like he had rust all over him.
Major Hall named most of these people.
Burr Lewis had a short hair cut and he was so
called for his burr head.
Clark Culbreath swore so much he was called
Cusser.
Moldy Fulford, now called Big Mo, had dirty feet
he'd never wash as a kid and it looked like he had mold
on his feet.
Big and Little Bubba. Twins and one bigger than
the other. Big was the nicest and Little was the mean-
est guy you ever saw.
A whole bunch of Bubs and Bucks and Buddys.
Forty (Gray Fulford) got his name from a man
named Acres who was called Forty Acres because he
was so big. Gray took on the name Forty because they
hung around together so much.
In the late 1920s, the three Capo brothers moved
to Cortez. One was named Farmer because he was a
farmer, but later became a good fishermen. Dewey
Capo was named Hambone because somebody cooked
a ham and cut all the meat off and he was seen walk-
ing around gnawing on the bone.
Kid Riley Lewis ran around with the big giant that
worked for Ringling. Kid would ride around with him
and the giant would say, "This is me and the kid."
Moon Pringle had a big round face.
Popeye Lewis, brother of Kid, was a big man with
huge arms.
Walton Tink Fulford, one of the best fishermen
ever in Cortez, Green says, and who started Fulford
Fish Company: "Don't know how he got that name."
But Adams gets the last laugh. His name comes
from a cartoon character popular in the 1920s Baby
Snooks.
Snooks and his wife Liz offer a good "moniker" of
their own when you come calling at their house. At
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Island police reports
Anna Maria City
March 30, found property. A public works em-


'Murder at Checkmate

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by Island Players
Carolyn Zaput heads the cast of the Island Players'
May production of "The Farndale Avenue Housing
Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Mur-
der at Checkmate Manor."
She will portray a woman who struggles without to-
tal success to restore a situation at a theater where every-
thing goes wrong on opening night collapsing scenery,
missed cues, strange sound effects, forgotten lines.
The comedy will be staged May 12-22 at the Island
Players' theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Cur-
tain times are 8 p.m. daily except for Sundays' 2 p.m.
no performances Monday.
Joining Zaput in the cast are Sylvia Marnie, Robin
Rhodes, Laura Morales and Sandy Barton. Kelly Wynn
Woodland is director, Dorothy Eder stage manager,
Mark Woodland set designer, Don Bailey costume
designer, Chris McVicker lighting director and Bob
Grant sound engineer.
Tickets at $15, may be obtained by calling 778-
5755 or at the box office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting
May 2.

Off Stage meeting next Wednesday
SThe Falcon-Aires will entertain the Off Stage La-
dies, the Island Players theater auxiliary, at a luncheon
at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13.
The Falcon-Aires, creative seventh-graders at St.
Stephens Episcopal School, will sing, perform skits and
present a dramatic monologue under the direction of
their teachers, Preston Boyd and Joan Frankel. Boyd is
a dramatics director who stages many Island Players
performances.
The gathering will be at the Anna Maria Island
Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton.

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April 2, vehicle theft. A British tourist went for a
two-hour walk with his family and discovered on re-
turning someone had stolen their rental car.

Holmes Beach
April 1, theft. A Holmes Beach man reported
someone stole the tag off his moped.
April 1, found property. A cell phone was found in
the parking lot of Griffith-Cline Funeral Home and is
in the property locker at the Holmes Beach Police De-
partment.
April 2, giving a false name. A Holmes Beach man
who was stopped for riding a bicycle without a head-
light was arrested and charged with giving a false name
to police. The man admitted he was under house arrest
and was due in court April 4 and gave police a differ-


ent name because he didn't want to get into more
trouble.
April 2, criminal mischief. Someone stole two
signs off the north side of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
April 2, leaving scene of accident. A Holmes
Beach woman was charged with leaving the scene of
an accident after she backed her car into a truck and
fled without attempting to contact the owner.

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A Plant City man was charged with driving on a sus-
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ran his name through their computer and discovered
Perez had an outstanding Hillsborough County warrant
for knowingly driving on a suspended license. When
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Hurricane relief slow, but coming for Bradenton Beach


By Paul Roat
Call it the "check's in the mail" syndrome.
Bradenton Beach officials hope that disposition on
damages sustained to public property by last year's
three hurricanes that impacted the,Island of the four
that created havoc in Florida will be finalized by the
end of this week.
The city has already received $9,243 in the wake
of Hurricane Charley, which made landfall and caused
wind and water damage to the city, according to
Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby, who also
wears the hat of the city's emergency management
chief.
Outstanding, though, is the $34,000 the city sus-
tained from Hurricane Frances on Labor Day weekend,
plus an estimated $2,685 caused by Hurricane Jeanne
three weeks later. Although both storms made landfall
on Florida's east coast, they had severe effects on the
Island, with Frances taking off much of the roof at the
city-owned Bradenton Beach City Pier on Bridge
Street.
"We've had some hurdles with the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency," Cosby has told city com-
missioners, "but no real problems."
Cosby said the four hurricanes that made landfall
in Florida last August-September will definitely make
an. impact on insurance carriers in the state, but that
impact may not be as serious to Islanders as to residents
in the center of the state.
"There are about 250 individual insurance carriers
in Florida," he said, "and 22 have received approval to


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Stuart R. 'Bob' Heithall
Stuart R. "Bob" Heithall, 81, .of Bradenton, died
March 23.
Born in Newark, N.J., Mr. Heithall moved to
Bradenton from Newark, Del., in 1980. He was a re-
tired civil engineer and was also a nuclear quality as-
surance engineer and non-destructive examination spe-
cialist. He served in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He was a graduate of Lehigh University in
Bethlehem, Pa. He was a member of the Alpha Chi Rho
National Fraternity. In Florida, he worked in property
and condominium management. He was a member of
the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April
8, at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610
Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Florida Sheriff's Boy's Ranch,
Manatee Chapter, 751 Rye Wilderness Road,
Bradenton FL 34212.
He is survived by wife of 56 years Barbara; sons
Ric of Frederick,. Md., Jeff of Sparta, N.J., and Steve
of Elkton, Md.; and eight grandchildren.


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Anna Maria Deputy City Clerk Diane
Percycoe says the city received 100 percent of the
reimbursement for expenses incurred as a result
of Hurricane Charley $1,432 --last February.
The city also received $39,262 for Hurricane
Frances last week, and expects to receive $28,889
for Hurricane Jeanne later this week.
Holmes Beach City Treasurer Rich Ashley
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Hurricane Charley, but a combined $70,929 for
Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne collec-
tively remains.outstanding. He said he anticipates
a partial payment check of $12,000 within 30 to
45 days from FEMA, but the balance could take
considerably longer.


raise their rates. They are in the high-risk policy areas,
which we are already in. Basically, I would expect to
see the whole state become a high-risk zone after the
2004 hurricanes.
"Our insurance rates probably won't go up as high
as the central part of the state, where rates could go up
as much as 75 percent," he added.


Anna Maria Elementary

School menu
Monday, April 11
Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup, Cereal, Toast,
Yogurt, Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Burrito, Spanish Rice,
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Applesauce
Tuesday, April 12
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal,'Toast,
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Quesadilla, Mini Corn Dog, Baked
Lays. Potato Chips, Peas and Carrots, Mixed Fruit
Wednesday, April 13
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Bagel, Cereal, Toast,
Fruit
Lunch: Hamburger or Cheeseburger on Bun, Sloppy
Joe on Bun, Tossed Salad, Steamed Carrot Coins,
Chilled Peaches
Thursday, April 14
Breakfast: Chicken Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast,
Cheese Toast, Fruit
Lunch: Student-Planned Menu
Friday, April 15
Breakfast: Sausage Buscuit, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt,
Fruit
Lunch: Pan-style Pizza, Grilled Chicken Patty on a
Bun, Tossed Salad, Steamed Corn, Fruit Cocktail
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County to develop a mutual aid agreement in post-di-
saster recovery and hoped to bring a presentation back
to the city commission prior to the start of hurricane
season June 1.
"We're not equipped to handle the paperwork with
FEMA and the state," Cosby said of the morass of forms
required for any municipal reimbursement for damage
from natural disasters. "What we can do under the mutual
aid agreement is use the county's ender, and they'll do
the paperwork for us if we want them to."
Cosby also offered a few grim statistics regarding
post-hurricane recovery based on historical models
from other communities.
About 40 percent of businesses don't reopen after
a hurricane, he said, and, of those that do, about 60
percent don't remain in operation for more than two
years.
On a brighter note, though, Cosby said that Sanibel
Island did perform a yeoman's effort of recovery after
Hurricane Charley's passage Aug. 13, 2004, and over-
came the depressing statistics "and came back
quickly."


Engaged
Cori Lenore Gonzales ofBradenton and Ben Grant
Rigney of Holmes Beach are engaged to be married
June J8. The ceremony will be in the Palma Sola
Presbyterian Church. She is daughter of Frederico and
Connie Gonzales of Bradenton, he is son of John and
Cherri Rigney of Holmes Beach. Both are 2004 giadu-
ates of Manatee High School and attend Manatee
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Blue Star families to be honored May 21

By Jim Hanson
Islander Correspondent
The wartime "Blue Star" is being revived with
observances around Manatee County, including on
Anna Maria Island, to honor families with members in
the U.S. military. m %..
The effort will climax with a "point of celebration"
at Manatee Public Beach, on Armed ForcesIDay May r
21, one of several such-events. They will provide "the :
opportunity for every citizen to join in one'grand, bold '.
show of honor, respect and support" of servicemen and .i 'I '
women.
At the celebrations, every identified family Blue
Star family will receive a
CC4^ -Blue Star banner, a Cer-
C /-T.t" tificate of Honor and a. :.
Certificate of Seivice to
America. t ..
An Armed The celebration on .
Forces Day
celebration the Island will begin at 11 i

Beach. All families with a _
'7sl e 5 a member currently on ac-
tive duty in a military ser- l
vice or in the National
Guard or a military reserve 'are eligible to be included .
in the ceremonies. They should call co-chair Karen i
Mauriello at 792-1160 or pick up a registration form at
The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Others helping. organize the affair here are the Salute
Anna Marie Island Kiwanis Club and the Island Rotary Peg Millard and Nancy Ambrose display a poster announcing the Blue Star Salute to be held at, among other
Club. Manatee County locations, Manatee Public Beach on Armed Forces Day, May 21.
Co-chair Len Sirotzki of the county observance
explained that "The Blue Star banner was designed in
1917 during World War I and it quickly became the BLUE STAR SALUTE REGISTRATION FOR
unofficial symbol of a child or other family member in BUE STAR. SALUTE REGISTRATION FORM
"The tradition of displaying the Blue Star banner
continued in World War II. If a loved one died while the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves. Each family will be pesened ith a
contined in World War II. If a loved one died while
in service, the Blue Star turned to Gold. Blue Star Banner and a Certificate of Service at McKech ie Field du ri n, a tribu e to begin
-"Blue Star ser\ic ue banners seemed [L lade aBaac at 11 a.m. We must first identify all.eligible families. If \ ou are one of our Blue Stat
with Korea. After Sept. 11,2001, the Amineica Legion families, please complete the form below and send information n as indicated. Thank you.'
decided to rekindle the spirit of pride in honoring our
men and Omen rwho serve in the armed services, Na-
tional Guard or reserves." Name of person
He quoted President Kennedy, who said, "Word to
the nation Guard zealously your right to serve in the Branch of Service
armed forces, for without them there will be no other
Blue Star family members) to attend May 21tribute:
rights to guard. And (our servicemen and women) are
evidence of a harsh but inescapable truth that the sur- Name(s)
vival of freedom requires great cost and commitment,
with great personal sacrifice." Address
Other "Points of Celebration" include the Palmetto
fishing pier, G.T. gray Park, Manatee Community Telephone or E-mail
College, and Lakewood Ranch Regional Park. Mail to:.American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 24, Attn: Karen, PO. Box 14816, Bradenton FL
The sponsors are seeking financial support for the
observances. Checks should be made out to Blue Star 34280-4816, or contact Karen at (941) 792-1160, or by e-mail: parrot53 @aol.coim.
observances. Checks should be made out to Blue Star
Salute and mailed to the Manatee Veterans Council, SPONSO(RED BY THE ISLANDER NEWSPAPER
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THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 6, 2005 0 PAGE 19



'My Anna Maria Island dream vacation' Tyler Ferrell
I fished, swam, flew kites and played on the beach.
I had the time of my life!
We had a great place to stay at Bali Hai thaniki to
Al Bouzianne and we were right on the beach. I
budd6ed with the Privateers, who let me captain their -
big ship and we rode all the way to the end of the I.-
land and back again. I took my family to dinner at the
Sandbar with an escort of Privateers and another
nieht \ e went to the Anna Maria Oyster Bar where
She\ insisted we all take dessert home 'cause kke
7- \Cere too stuffed to have it there.
NI\ brothers and I wore chef hats and helped
S" Chef Daimon cook French toast at Ooh La La'
Sand ,. all had a great lunch at his restaurant.
Tobk and Ihad our favorite meal- steak and '.:.
n.imashed potatoes and I had bordelaise
... .. ,~-'+-*'. sauce for the first time. Mmmmmm. .
-.. ..... ;' I sa~ dolphins and turtles and sharks at
More and birds and gators at Jungle Gardens.
5W5e went fishing and sailing and I caught more f'1sh
than m\ daddy, I even took a break so he could catch .i
some and Capt. Brandon Kelly and his crew on the
Findango were terrific.
-:. -.--.-. .- -_ .....-.. -:.- W e all took lots and lots of photos thanks to Tich
Islander and I'll never forget my trip or my new friend;
on Anna Maria Island. E\ er\ one we met was reall- "
great. I loved my vacation and I just couldn't beltie e
how great everyone was to me and my family on Anna
SNlaria Island. There were-so many things to do that t\ e
Z .didn't get to do them all.
i When we were getting ready to leave, my morn and
dad said they felt like they had family. here and
we're all coming back!
Thank you Anna Maria Island from me and Toby,
Teddy "Bear" and my folks, Connie and Phillip Ferrell
of Hatts, W.Va.

Editor's note: Thanks to you Tyler and yourfamiliy
.for becoming such great friends on your trip to Anto
Maria Island. You're a brave young man with a
heart of gold and we hope to see you back again
soon. Tyler's vacation was sponsored by Kids
Wish Network, a nationally recognized non-profit
organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating
happy memories, and improving the quality of
life for children in need. He is 10 years old and
suffers from a rare heart ailment.





Lmd 'Coffee house, open mike' due
2 : Li, '-+: Showcasing "the other arts," the Artists Guild of
,./'. 1 1 r Anna Maria Island will have a "coffee house with open
Mike" at the guild's gallery Friday evening, April 8.
S-From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., "the public is invited to
share a talent such as read a poem or prose, sing or play
an instrument" at the open house at 5414 Marina Drive,
Sri.0 Holmes Beach. A harpist will be the featured musician.
Also featured will be the artworks on display in the
gallery. The guild has works of more than 65 artists in
fine arts, crafts and photography. Hours are 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
r .Details are available at 778-6694.


fr .Stepping-stone class
April 11
A class in making stepping stones with
stained glass will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday,
April 11, and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday,
April 13, at the Anna Maria Island Community
Si_-Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Cost is
$55 for members, $60 for nonmembers. Further
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Island Biz


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Islander Photo: Rick Catlin

A loving pause for the Island
Anna Maria resident Mady Iseman loves dogs and
animals so much, she recently went through a training
course to become a certified pet massage instructor.
Certificate in hand, Mady recently opened Loving
Pause, where she teaches dog owners how to massage
t-their dog for complete health care.
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10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals at all
75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9-
10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m.,
from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier.
Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm
Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in
Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along
Pine Avenue, where it turns around.
Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna
Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach.
Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the
way and at all the stops, 'The Islander"
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also a licensed massage therapist, so she knows from
where she speaks.
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niques they will use to massage their dog. It also helps
the dog understand what the owner wants. Dogs re-
spond extremely well to the proper massage."
Mady is a member of the International Association
of Animal Massage and Bodywork;
For more information on Loving Pause, call Mady-
at 779-2929 or 545-7130.

New to the chamber
The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
held its monthly business exchange March 23 at Gulf
Bay Realty in the Island Fitness Center building in
Holmes Beach. The following new members were
welcomed at the exchange:

Accommodations:
Sandy Pointe II United, N. 205, Kim Phillips,
Holmes Beach.
Baytide Condo No. 111 and Coquina Beach Club
No; 109, Neece Officer, Bradenton Beach.

Financial:
Key Mortgage Corp., Brian Morrissey, 2516
Ave. B, Bradenton Beach.
UBS Financial Services, William Sanders, vice-
president, 1819 Main St., Sarasota.

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Chamber welcome at the Gulf
The staff and owners of Gulf Bay Realty in Holmes
Beach welcomed the Anna Maria Island Chamber's
monthly business card exchange for March at Gulf
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Island Biz
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22
Restaurants:
Rotten Ralph's, Dave Russell, 902 Bay Boule-
vard, Anna Maria.
Prego Italian Restaurant, Bret Hagelberg, 7467
Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Professional Services:
Owen McCarthy, M.D., P.A., Owen & Dottie
McCarthy, 4701 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

Convenience store
Time Saver, Mondher Kobrasly, 5353 Gulf
Drive, Holmes Beach.

Services:
A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa, Amy Welch,
5311 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
101 Things to Do, Dave Ettinger, 2100 Constitu-
tion Blvd., Sarasota.
Inshore Fishing, Craig Madsen, 7104 Ninth Ave.
N.W., Bradenton.
Sunshine Dock & Seawall, Mark Ibasfalean,
4215 129th St., Cortez.
Four Seasons Nail & Skin Care, Kiev D. and
Dennis Clark, 5604 Marina Drive, Suite C, Holmes
Beach.
Bailey Priniing. Susan Bailey, 4220 59th St. W.,
Bradenton.


Gould heads Phi Beta Kappa
Holmes Beach resident Dantia Gould was recently
elected president of the Sarasota-Manatee Phi Beta
Kappa Association.
Dantia and husband Barry have been residents of
Holmes Beach since 1999.
In addition to her involvement with Phi Beta
Kappa, Dantia is secretary of Keep Manatee Beau-
tiful and a member of the Holmes Beach parks and
beautification committee. She is also editor of the
monthly Anna Maria Island Property Sales Report
newsletter.


Island real estate transactions
102 49th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,980 sfla / 4,527
sfur 3bed/2.5bath Gulffront home built in 1992 on a
100x135 lot was sold 3/25/05, Wilson to Marshall for
$2,575,000; list $2,800,000.
.2914 Ave. E, Holmes Beach, a 2,257 sfla / 2,827
sfur 4bed/4bath/lcar home built in 2001 on a 50x100
lot was sold 03/25/05, Baker to Simplot for $1,245,000;
list $1,495,000.
5806 Gulf Drive, Waters Edge.Unit 210, Holmes
Beach, a 1,078 sfla / 1,260 sfur 2bed/2bath gulffornt
condo built in 1975 was sold 03/24/05, Wendt to Taaca
for $910,000.
527 77t' St., Holmes Beach, a 1,944 sfla / 2,826
sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1966 on
a 109x90 lot was sold 03/25/05, Raczka to Copeman
for $700,000; list $729,000.
807 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria, a 2,024 sfla /
4,098 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1980 on a 62x100
lot was sold 03/21/05, Wilson to Carbonell for
$690,000; list $729,900.
308 58th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,984 sfla / 2,374
sfur 4bed/3.5bath/lcar pool home built in 1960 on an
11,021 sf lot was sold 03/21/05, Kaleta to Ellis for
$650,000.
307 59'h St., Holmes Beach, a 1,286 sfla / 1,832
sfur 2bed/lbath unit built in 1954 on a 90x100.lot was
sold 03/25/05, Kimball to Schreiner for $565,000.
801 .Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria, a 1,288 sfla /
1,980 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car home built in 1979 on a
50x121 lot was sold 03/24/05, Marlowe to Gottschalk
for $551,000; list $575,000.
6400 Flotilla Drive, Westbay Point and Moorings
Unit 43, Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla /1,426 sfur 2bed/
2bath condo built in 1977 was sold 03/24/05, Saxton to
Helgeson for $450,000.
6400 Flotilla Drive, Westbay Point and Moorings
Unit 291, Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla/ 1,426 sfur 2bed/
2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 03/25/05, Stabeck
to Hammer for $450,000.
1000 N. Gulf Drive, Beach House Resort Unit 8,
Bradenton Beach, a 450 sfur lbed/lbath condo was
sold 03/25/05, BHA LLC to Brooks International Inc..
for $425,000; list $425,000.
2910 Ave. C, Holmes Beach, a 1,040 sfla / 1,050


Brisson

sfur 2bed/2bathhome built in 1979 on a 50xl00 lot was
sold 03/21/05, Neill to St. John for $420,000.
201 35th St., Anna Maria Beach Place Unit 3,
Holmes Beach, a gulfview condo was sold'03/25/05,
AMBP Properties to Stellas for $399,000.
1325 N. Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, Tortuga Inn
Beach Resort, a 675 sfur 2bed/lbath condo built in
2003 was sold 03/23/05, Stellas to Rhoda for $395,000.
600 Manatee Ave., Westbay Cove Unit 124,
Holmes Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 1,567 sfur 2bed/2bath
condo built in 1977 was sold 03/23/05, Annis to Bokos
for $341,000.
2309 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach a 50x100 va-
cant lot zoned R2 was sold 03/24/05, Lavick to Oasis
Development for $325,000; list $375,000.
313 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a 52x145 vacant lot
zoned ROR was sold 03/21/05, Flagg to Antioho for
$275,000; list $285,000.
Compiled by Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at
Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach. He can be reached
at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-
7244...
Current Island real estate transactions may also be
viewed on the Web at islander.org. Copyright 2005.


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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.
6 p.m. "Parenting with Love and Logic" work-
shop at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407
Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908.
Fee applies. Pre-registration required for babysitting
services.

Thursday, April 7
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AARP tax assistance at the
Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: (888) 227-7669.
8 p.m. Opening night of "Amedeus" at the
Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Infor-
mation: 748-5875. Fee applies.

Friday, April 8
5:30 to 7:30 p:m. Open mic coffee house night
S.at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 778-6694.

Saturday, April 9
7:20 a.m.-- Manatee Audubon Society "mini bird-
a-thon" meets at the northeast side of the Palma Sola
Causeway. Information: 746-1991.
8 a.m. Community crafts and clutter sale at
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1813.
8 a.m. to noon Breast canceryard sale'at 513
67th St., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-7019.
8:30 a.m. Kiwanis club presents "How to Stay
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Blake Whisenant, who invented the Earthbox gardening program, was assisted by Peter Coates in demonstrat-
ing his gardening techniques to a full house at the Island Branch Library March 14. Islander Photo: Nancy
Ambrose


Macneel at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach,
4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes 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. Donations accepted.
9 to 11 a.m. -'"Marine Science Technology &
You" family program at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600
Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-
4441.
11 a.m. to 3p.m. Garden party family festival at
the Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road,


Sarasota. Information: 358-3180. Fee applies.
2p.m. Leon Merian's Big Band Extravaganza at
the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton.
Information: 748-5875. Fee applies.
5p.m. An Affaire to Remember, the Anna Maria
Island Community Center's premier social event and
fundraiser at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Har-
bor Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies.

Monday, April 11
9 a.m. Widowed persons support group with
guest author Marguerite Loucks Dye at the Anna Maria

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Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna
Maria. Information: 778-1908.
1 to 3p.m. Stepping-stone craft class with Glen
LeFevre at the Anna Maria Island Community Center,
407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-
1908. Fee applies.

Tuesday, April 12
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.
2p.m. Friends lecture series with botanical artist
Charlotte Staub Thomas at the Island Branch Library,
5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-
6341.
2 to 4 p.m. Paint-a-shirt craft class with Sue
Lynn Cotton.at the Anna Maria Island Community Cen-
ter, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-
1908. Fee applies.
7 p.m. --Manatee Players presents "Quilters" at
the First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W.,
Bradenton. Information: 747-4406. Fee applies.

Wednesday, April 13
9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City
Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
11:30 a.m. The Falcon-Aires perform for the
Anna Maria Island Players Off Stage Ladies Auxiliary
at the Anna Maria Island Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St. W.,
Bradenton.
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.

Ongoing:
Italo Botti exhibit at Wallace Fine Art, 5350 Gulf
of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, through April 11. Infor-
mation: 387-0746.
Basket-weaving class with Pam McMillen at the
Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd.,
Holmes Beach, through April 12. Information: 778-
2099.-Fee applies.
*. Sarasota Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine
Aquarium April 14.
AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Li-
brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through April
15. Information: (888) 227-7669.

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fined to natives, will be Saturday, April 9, with
attendees urged to "bring whatever goes with
fried fish" to eat and share.
It will be at Star Fish, 12306 46th Ave., from
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., dining to begin about noon.
The fish will be provided, suitably fried, and the
accompanying dishes are up to those attending,
said Mary Fulford Green of the sponsoring Cortez
Village Historical Society.
She emphasized that the picnic is "open to
everyone who feels friendly toward Cortez and
fried fish." Details are available at 795-7121.

Manatee Players presents "Quilters" at the First
United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton,
through April 17. Information: 747-4406. Fee applies.
"Amedeus" at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old
Main St., Bradenton, through April 24. Information:
748-5875. Fee applies.
Art by Dee Pastorius at the Gallery of All Angels
by the Sea Epicopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road,
Longboat Key. Information: 383-8161.
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.
"Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South
Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through
May 8. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies.

Upcoming:
Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club presents animal
photographer Larry Allen at the Sudukoff Center April
14.
Keep Manatee Beautiful's Great American Beach
Cleanup April 16.
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Celebrate
Longboat Key Gala" at the Longboat Key Club April 16.
"Sidewalk Astronomy" with the Deep Sky Observ-
ers at the South Florida Museum April 16.
"Tips on Safe Sailing" at Cafe on the Beach April
16.
Boat Smart class at the Anna Maria Island Power
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began as a Catholic abbey and was reconstructed in the
19th century as a Protestant church.

Walk April 17.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society Film presen-
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Anna Maria Island Democratic Club lunch at the
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Grim boating stats, new Boca Grande tarpon rules


The 2004 boating statistics are out, and the news
isn't good.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission has said that boating fatalities reached 68 last
year, up from 64 in 2003. That increase reflects a
deadly upward trend since 2000.
Pinellas County was No. 2 with seven fatalities.
Monroe County, which includes the Florida Keys, led
the list with 57. Palm Beach County had the highest
property damage in boating accidents at $8.69 million.
There are now 982,907 boats registered in the Sun-
shine State, up from 978,225 in 2003.
"Even the good news wasn't really good," accord-
"ing to a FWC spokesperson. "The statistic that recre-
ational boating accidents dipped to 743 from 1,005 in
2003 reflects a change in the amount of damage an
accident has to involve before it counts. In 2003, an
accident had to involve $500 damage to be included in
the statistics. It had to involve $2,000 in damage to
make the cut in 2004 due to a change in the law."
And it's not new boaters that are causing the prob-
lems out'on the water. "More than half the boat opera-
tors involved in fatal boating accidents last year had
more than 100 hours of boat operation experience,"
according to the FWC.
"The typical boating accident victim is not a child
or adolescent," according to FWC statistics. "He's a
22- to 50-year-old male with many hours of experience
in operating a vessel. In most cases, if he sustained an
injury, it was not life-threatening. If he did not survive
the accident, most likely he drowned, because he
-thought it uncomfortable, unbecoming or unnecessary
to wear a life jacket even if he couldn't swim.
Drowning continued to be the leading cause of death
in Florida's boating accidents 65 percent."
New life jackets aren't all that bulky or cumber-
some these days, and the FWC said, "It's like the
seatbelt in your car. If you aren't wearing it when you
find yourself a few seconds from a collision, you may
have waited too late."
Alcohol continues to be a leading contributor to
fatal boating incidents. Remember that the effects of
booze are exacerbated by the hot sun and physical
strain of being on the water all day. FWC suggests you
find a designated driver for a boat, just as if it were a
bunch of folks out for a pub crawl on a Friday night.
Don't forget to take a boating safety course if you
haven't gone through one in a few years, and remem-
Sber that boat operators under the age of 21 are required
to take the course. The Power Squadron and Coast
Guard Auxiliary offer the courses all the time; check
the announcements in The Islander for the next offer-
ing.
And, please, be careful out there.

Crazy times due in Boca Grande Pass
Some of the most congested waters in the state lie
within Boca Grande Pass during tarpon season every
spring. It's not an exaggeration to say that you can lit-
erally walk on water from boat to boat during the height
Sof the silver king run.
FWC officials are usually out in force to keep the
boating crazies at bay, and this year they're going to be
enforcing some new tarpon rules that went into effect
last Friday.
Prohibited is the use of more- than three fishing
lines per vessel to harvest any species of fish in Boca
Grande Pass during April, May and June. Yes, any
species and, yes, no more than three lines in the water
at a time, regardless of how many people are aboard the
boat and how big the boat.
There is also a new rule that targets all the fishing
detritus that ends up on the bottom of the pass. With
thousands of fishers losing tens of thousands of hooks,
jigs, sinkers, leaders and other stuff, the bottom is re-
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yanked tons of lead weights, crab traps, anchors and
other material off the bottom, but there's lots left.
So to reduce the clutter, a new rule "prohibits use
of breakaway gear to harvest any fish in the pass dur-
ing April, May and June. Breakaway gear is defined as
'any bob, float, weight, lure or spoon that is affixed to
a fishing line or hook with wire, line, rubber bands,
plastic ties or other fasteners designed to break off
when a fish is caught."'
The breakaway rule will take an educational slant
this year, with FWC officers explaining rather than
ticketing. Next year, though, expect to have to pay a
fine for any breakaway fishing items.
You can get more information by going online at
myfwc.com/marine/Tarpon-brochure.pdf.

Good red tide news
'FWC officials are cautiously optimistic about the
diminishment of the red tide bloom that has plagued
beachgoers with scratchy throats and sneezy noses for
the past few months.
"The red tide bloom along the Southwest coast of
Florida appears to be dissipating," the FWC said Fri-
day. Unfortunately for us, though, "The only above-
normal concentrations -of Karenia brevis, the Florida
red tide organism, in this week's coastal samples were
from Manatee and Sarasota counties."
There were low readings in Palma Sola Bay and off
Cortez, as well as in New Pass just south of Longboat
Key. There were also a few dead fish found around
Mullet Key just north of Anna Maria Island in Tampa
Bay, and in Longboat Pass.
Let's hope the reports signal the end of red tide for
a while like forever.

Mangrove 101
Perhaps a little mangrove primer is in order.
Mangroves are a vital element of the food chain in
bays or estuaries throughout the world, providing food,
habitat and sediment containment.
There are three species of mangroves: red, black


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and white, or buttonwood.
Red mangroves are generally found closest to the
water. They're easily distinguished by bright red "prop
roots" that arch out into the water. As the roots grow,
bay bottom becomes trapped within the root structure,
forming land and giving the trees the .name "the plants
that-walk." Red mangroves have a whitish-gray bark
and the seeds are up to 12 inches in length, shaped kind
of like a cigar, and drop and float in the water until
finding shore and starting another colony.
Black mangroves, although sometimes found at the
water's edge, are generally more removed from the
wave action at the shoreline. Blacks are easily distin-
guished by their pheumataphores, upside-down grow-
ing roots that serve as a salt emission device for the
trees. Black mangroves also have darker bark than the
other varieties.
White mangroves, sometimes called buttonwood,
are found in the sandy uplands. They look a lot like
Brazilian pepper plants.
Wetlands, including mangrove forests, have suf-
fered a general decline since Florida's first white set-
tlers arrived in the 1850s..It has been estimated that the
state had 20,325,000 acres, of wetlands in 1850; thanks
to dredging, filling and other waterfront development,
more than 9,287,000 acres had been destroyed by 1985.
That 46-percent loss works out to about 100 square
miles per year, according to Mote Marine Laboratory
Senior Scientist Dr. Ernest Estevez.
In the Sarasota Bay area from the north end of
Anna Maria Island south to the Venice jetties in
Sarasota County -wetland loss from 1950 to 1990 was
estimated to be 39 percent. Unfortunately, Anna Maria
Sound suffered the greatest loss of wetlands and man-
groves at 89 percent. Anna Maria Sound is from north..
Anna Maria Island to Longboat Pass.
Federal, state, regional and local officials have rec-
ognized the benefits of mangroves and other shoreline
plants and have haltingly enacted stringent restrictions
on their pruning or cutting. Based on the numbers
listed, it's a little late to save some of the larger man-
grove forests, but there are still pockets of near-pristine
habitat that have been protected and preserved. The
Island has two such nature preserves at Grassy Point in
Holmes Beach and Leffis Key in Bradenton Beach.
And the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is working
on restoring mangrove areas by acquiring property and
planting wetland species in an effort to restore some of
the lost productivity of the plants around the region.
About 200 acres of wetlands have been planted in the
last decade, with more plantings to come in the years
ahead.
At least the premise by development interests in
the 1950s and '60s to "get rid of that foul swamp and
replace it with nice, clean seawalls and pretty concrete
houses" has been changed for the better regarding man-
groves.

Sandscript factoid
In the mid-1980s, Florida officials decided that any
mangrove pruning had to involve putting the cut
branches and leaves in the water. It seems that they had
received a study that mangrove detritus, the decaying
plant debris, was a wonderful source of food for a
whole gamut of marine critters, and the officials fig-
ured they could assuage the environmental outcry
about allowing pruning of plants by dumping the de-
bris back into the environment.
There was just one flaw with the reasoning about
the detritus, though. Mangroves are a tough wood.
Sure, when it's rotten it breaks down easily, but a
freshly cut mangrove branch was found to have a half-
life of something like 17 years before it broke down.
SThink petrified.
State officials quietly eliminated the dumping
policy a couple of years after implementation.





THE ISLANDER M APRIL 6, 2005 M PAGE 27


It doesn't get much better than this for fishing


By Capt. Mike Heistand
It's that time of year: Fishing is getting better and
better as the weather and water warms up.
Backwater action continues to be terrific for trout,
redfish and snook. Flounder are also a good bet for
backwater anglers.
Offshore kingfish action is finally starting to pick
up, with the full-bore run expected to start any time
now. Mackerel are also a good bet off the docks and
passes.
Bottom fishing for grouper is also still good, and
snapper are big and hungry right now.
Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish
Charters said "kingfish are.finally here. We are catch-
ing kings up to 20 pounds, as well as lots of blacktip
sharks to 6 feet in length, gag grouper to 18 pounds,
mangrove snapper to 8 pounds, plus red grouper,
scamp, triggerfish and porgies." Capt. Larry said he's
been putting his charters onto good catches in about
100 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, using frozen
sardines as bait for much of the catch and shrimp for
snapper.
Capt. Ray Markham aboard the Flat Back II said
he's been putting his charters onto "some great action
over the past week or so. Weather fronts are still caus-
ing some problems getting out and I've had to cancel
a few trips, but the days we've fished have really been
productive." Ray reports catching snook, redfish,
speckled trout, silver trout, flounder, bluefish, and
Spanish mackerel,,with the action ranging from lower
Tampa Bay, a small area of Terra Ceia Bay and the
flats there. Capt. Ray said the new moon toward the end
of the week "should be very favorable for flats fishing
for snook, trout and reds. I'll be looking for cobia,
Spanish mackerel and bluefish to be amongst the string
stretchers." Did he really say "string stretchers?"
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria
said anglers there are catching lots of redfish, sheeps-
head and pompano, plus a few mackerel.
Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said the
cold front over the weekend slowed fishing a bit, but
sheepshead, mackerel and some snook at night still
made most anglers' days.


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An armful
Robin Bass of Orlando caught this grouper while
fishing offshore with Capt. Glenn Corder aboard the
charter boat "Deep South."


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Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of
Annie's Bait and Tackle in Cortez said he took Jim
Ware out last week and caught a 20-pound snook on
10-poind gear a good fight there! and he's find-
ing that snook fishing is getting better by the day. He's
- also catching a few redfish, plus flounder and kingfish.
At Perico Bait and Tackle, last week's wind hit
fishing in an adverse manner, but there were still good
reports of some snook, redfish and mackerel, plus a few
kingfish.
Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said
anglers there were bringing big trout back to the dock
from Terra Ceia Bay, as well as sheepshead lots of
sheepshead still around all the structures but espe-
cially near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Big snook are
starting to show up around the cut in the Manatee River
right now, he added.
At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include whit-
ing, sea bass, small grouper and lots of mackerel
around the Skyway, plus good catches of redfish in
Terra Ceia Bay.
Capt. Rick Gross said wind really hit him last
week, but he was able to get out a couple of days and
caught lots of redfish as well as keeper-size snook.
Capt. Tom Chaya on Dolphin Dreams said his
best action included mackerel and redfish, but he also
was able to put his charters onto a few snook and trout
from the bays.
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On my boat Magic, we've been reeling in lots of
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McKechnie Field faithful bid farewell to Pirates

By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
Another season of spring training baseball has
come to an end at McKechnie Field and scores o' other
baseball parks across Florida and Arizona. Teams have
packed their bags and moved north for the regular sea- : ,
son, which officially got started on Sunday night when- .Ii :-
the defending World Series champion Boston Red.Sox I t .'.
took.on the New York Yankees. .
It was another very successful spring for the Pitts- r .
burgh Pirates, who have trained in Bradenton since .
1969. The Pirates welcomed 68,562 fans to McKechnie 'I a. .I
Field almost 5,000 per game for their 14 home "
games. Beautiful weather and a strong schedule that
featured teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, Twins andi
Phillies produced a record six sellouts making the Pi- iss 1
rates very successful at the ticket gate.
Success on the field is something Pirate.fans have .," -' I
been hoping for since 1992 when the team went 96-66
to win the National League East division for its last
winning season. Pittsburgh is currently working on a 1 !
12-year streak where they've finished with a record -
below .500 and, judging fromth6ir 13-14 spring record, _
that streak could be extended to 13 seasons.
Having grown up in New Jersey rooting for the
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For fans of the Pirates and Devil Rays, speaking
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even when the story involves the Pirates or Devil Rays.
The Pirates open the regular season hosting the
Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh with a
young and unproven pitching rotation led by veteran
righty Kip Wells and second-year southpaw Oliver
Perez. Perez earned the opening-day start after compil-
ing a 12-10 record last year, including 239 strikeouts.
Beyond Perez and Wells, the starters are long on talent,
but short on experience. Six-year veteran lefty Mark
Redmond joins right handers Josh Fogg and Ryan
Vogelsong and lefty David Williams in a six-man ro-
tation.
The pitching is going to have to be good if the Pi-
rates are to approach a .500 season. New rightfielder
Matt Lawton should help the offense, but replacing
departed catcher Jason Kendall with the ancient Benito
Santiago will not. Craig Wilson (.264, 29 HR, 82 RBIs)
is the Pirates best offensive player, but he doesn't even
have a starting position. He splits time at first base with
lefty Darryl Ward and will log time in left and right
field. Shortstop Jack Wilson (.308, 11 HR, 59 RBIs)
was the team's lone all-star last year, but he came into
camp weak from an appendectomy and only appeared
in 16 spring games.
Others who are expected to contribute mightily for
the Pirates include 2005 rookie of the year Jason Bay
(.282, 26 HR, 82 RBIs); centerfielder Tike Redman
(.280, 51 RBIs, .18 SB); and new third baseman Ty
Wigginton, who hit .261 with 17 HR and 66 RBIs for
the Mets last season.
If the stars align perfectly for the Pirates, they
could overtake the Brewers and perhaps even the Cin-
cinnati Reds in the National League Central, but that's
unlikely It looks fairly certain that the Pirates will be
a step closer to the all-time record of 16 straight losing
seasons from 1933-1948 set by the Philadelphia
Phillies.
Trying to remain upbeat and positive about the
Tampa Bay Devil Rays chances got worse and worse
with each passing day in spring training. Sure there's
young stars like Carl Crawford, Aubrey Huff and
Rocco Baldelli, and a ton of young pitching talent, but
having to play the Yankees and the Red Sox 18 times
each puts the Rays in a serious bind.
Throw in the fact that two players the Rays signed
during the off season to improve the team (Roberto
Alomar and Danny Bautista) retired at the end of spring
and Alex Sanchez, who the Rays claimed off waivers
to replace Bautista, became the first player this season
to be suspended for failing a steroids test makes the
Rays situation difficult to say the least.
Any talk on the Rays chances this season rests with
their starting pitching. Youngsters Dewon Brazelton
(6-8, 4.77 ERA, 61 SO) and second-year southpaw
Scott Kazmir, who struck out 41 batters in 31 innings,
lead a rotation that also includes 6-foot-9-inch lefty
Mark Hendrickson (10-15, 4.81 ERA), Rob Bell (8-8,
4.48 ERA) and veteran righty Hideo Nomo, who is
attempting a comeback from an injury-plagued 2004
season.
If the Rays staff can give manager Lou Pinella six
quality innings on a regular basis, the Rays strong
bullpen could give them a chance to surpass last
season's 70-win total and may even challenge the Bal-
timore Orioles for third place.


THE ISLANDER E APRIL 6, 2005 0 PAGE 29


Pirate ace
pitcher
Oliver
Perez led
the Major
Leagues
last season
with an
average of
10.91
strikeouts
per nine
innings.
Islander
Photos:
Kevin
Cassidy


The Rays, who went 13-16 in the spring, received
pretty good pitching efforts from most of their staff, but
offensively they averaged just over four runs per game,
which won't cut it going up against the offensive jug-
gernauts that the Yankees, Red Sox and even the Ori-
oles field.
When you talk about the Rays offense, it has to
start with Aubrey Huff (.297, 29 HR, 102 RBIs), who
is coveted by virtually every contending team. Huff
will start the season playing right field, but could end
up moving back to third base if converted shortstop
Alex Gonzalez can't hit somewhere around his weight.
Leftfielder Carl Crawford (.296, 11HR, 59 RBIs) was
the Rays all-star selection last year after he led the
majors in steals with 59 and 19 triples while also'play-
ing gold-glove calibur defense.
Other strong contributors on offense include short-
-stop Julio Lugo (.275, 7 HR, 75 RBIs), young second
baseman Jorge Cantu (.301 20 doubles in 171 at bats),
and centerfielder Rocco Baldelli (.280, 16 HR, 74
RBIs), who is expected back from knee surgery some-
where around the all-star break in July. Newcomers
Travis Lee, Josh Phelps and Sanchez, if he gets his ste-
roid use accusations behind him, could all provide an
offensive boost for the Rays this season.
There's also a lot of young talent down on the
farm, but for now the Rays are going to let them play
every day in the minors, rather then force-feed them at
the major league level. Shortstop B.J. Upton and out-
fielder Delmon Young are future superstars who could
be playing for the Rays before the season is half over.


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Who will meet in the World Series? In the Ameri-
can League, it appears to be a three-way battle between
the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the New York
Yankees and the defending champion Boston Red Sox.
In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals, the
Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies will do
battle, with the Yankees emerging to take on the
Cubbies. Last year ended the Curse of the Bambino.
This year ends the Curse of the Goat. Cubbies win,
Cubbies win!
Sorry there's no Devil Rays versus Pirates World
Series in the cards. And since area baseball fans sup-
ported the Pirates so well for spring training, they
Mt should get on up to Tropicana Field and support the
Devil Rays. It's fairly inexpensive as far as sporting
events go and if you don't support them, there won't be
a baseball team in the Tampa Bay area.

Roller hockey league kicks off season
The Anna Maria Islanders Roller Hockey League
gets started Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Play It
Again Sports will be on hand to sell new hockey equip-
ment at "greatly discounted" prices.
Team photos will be taken at 11 a.m. with games
immediately following. Hot dogs, drinks and snacks
will be sold in the Center lobby. For more information,
call the Center's Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908.

Anna Maria Island Little League
baseball schedule
AAA League (ages 9-12)
April 6 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. Duncan
April 8 7 p.m. Morgan Stanley vs. Duncan
April 11 6:30 p.m. Duncan vs. WMFD


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UPOATED RANCH on a corner lot in NW Bradenton. 3BR/2BA home w/private 3rd BR
suite & large rear yard. $265,000. Peter Fisher, 748-6300 or 713-0125. 506519
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Central West Bradenton 3BR/2BA home w/over2,000 SF &
an extra lot No deed restrictions. $230,000. Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278.506777
DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT gated community offers this newer 2BR/2BA condo w/
underthe building parking. $219,900. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 506527

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SAt Special Olympics
,I i Tom Creed, second from left,
: ,' .i i i and Patti Bishop, on his left,
S-I : coaches of the Special Olympics
L ,lI I .dm. _tennis team for Manatee
S County, took their players to
_Hilton Head, S.C., for the
J 91 Special Olympics Tournament.
They reminded supporters that
play for seniors to raise money
for the Special Olympics will be
at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9,
at El Conquistador Racquet
Club, 4511 Bay Club Drive,
Bradenton. Dinner after tennis
play will be at the Bradenton
Ale House, 4401 Cortez Road,
and will be included in the $35
entryfee. For registration and
information call 778-2636.


Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor
778-0455




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REAL ESTATE
OF ANNA MARIA
www.greenreal.com


SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT
PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA!
BUY ONE OR BOTH!


302 North Shore Dr 3+BR/3BA with 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA du-
1 BR/1BA 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.








SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS


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-
da. d land retreat. $485,000. IB#504847.


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GOLF FRONT CONDO
2BR/2BA furnished condo directly on
the golf course in excellent condition,
screened lanai and lush tropical sur-
roundings. Heated pool and spa, tennis
court, sauna, clubhouse, exercise room
and billiards. Close to beach, shopping
and hospital. $189,900. IB#505061.

Denise Langlois
(941) 751-1155 (800) 448-6325


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Lovingly cared for 2BR/2.5BA townhome offers hardwood
floors and immaculately remodeled kitchen with built-ins
Easily converted to 3BR. Living area flows to extended
screen porch for true Florida entertaining. Professionally
landscaped garden area with heated pool for hours of en-
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
F941-812-3455


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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.

VINTAGE BAMBOO DINING table and four chairs.
Great Florida fabric on seat cushions. $250. (941)
778-0805 or 778-0904.

BALDWIN DIGITAL PIANO, used two years. Natu-
ral sound, many extras, full keyboard. (941) 794-
1033 for full details.

SOFA, BLUE/CORAL, 6 feet long, $65; two blue La-
Z-Boy swivel chairs, $45; 48-inch rattan round table
with four chairs, $50. (941) 778-5793.

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.


EXPERIENCED ITEMS FOR dale: 9am-5pm Friday-
Saturday, April 8-9. 102 Pelican Drive, Anna Maria..

TWO-FAMILY GARAGE sale: 9am-2pmn. Friday-
Saturday, April 8-9. 149 Crescent Drive, Anna Maria.

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thursday,
9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales
racks. Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733.

THE BIG ONE is here again! 8am-?. Saturday, April
9. Annual neighborhood garage sale. Boating com-
munity. Items of every description including drinks
and snacks. San Remo Shores, Cortez and 100th
Street, West Bradenton.

GARAGE SALE: Sattrday, April 9. A little bit of ev-
erything! 715 Holly Road, Anna Maria.

GARAGE SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, April 9. Rat-
tan dinette set, tons of miscellaneous, some col-
lectibles. 509 83rd St., Holmes Beach.


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FOR SALE: Enjoy the stunning Gulfviews 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 4M P
941-954-5454 Properties
paultcollins@comcast.net Properties


END OF SEASON sale storewide: Niki's Island
Treasures & Antique Mall, 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach. All sterling jewelry 50 percent off; select
gifts, antiques, collectibles, vintage and costume
jewelry 25-75 percent off; Waterford crystal glasses
50 percent off. Visit our new vintage room. Farewell
tourists, we love you, return soon! Open seven
days, 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729.

GARAGE SALE: 9am-4pm Saturday, April 9.
Power tools, boat stuff. No early birds please. 2412
Avenue B, Bradenton Beach

MOVING SALE: 8am Saturday, April 9. 716 N.
Shore Drive, Anna Maria.

SHED SALE: 8am Saturday, April 9. Bamboo chair
with ottoman, dresser, file cabinets, folding table,
gas cans, kitchen stuff, toy box, tree ring and more.
318 Spring Ave., Anna Maria.

ESTATE SALE: 9am-2pm Friday, April 8. 1920s
dressing table, 1930s twin beds, dresser, 1900s six-
drawer chest, marble-top server, buffet, tilt mirror,
two Victorian parlor chairs, R. Dbulton jugs, rattan
sofa table, pie crust table, limoges, milk glass, 12
Myott Chelsea red plates, wrought-iron bench,
tools, lamps, settee and much more! 2500 Gulf
Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Sale by Julie McClure.

ART YARD SAL am-2pm Saturday, April 9,.
Lots of great stuff from local artists. 303 28th St.,
Holmes Beach.


ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience
the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The
Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC
or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com.

NEED A GIFT? Artists will design and create unique
art, stained glass, paintings, painted furniture and
morel Restless Natives, Island Shopping Center,
5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2624.

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.


Pat Palmeri-Bates John Luchkowec
Team Pinnacle
,Reputation ~ Resources ~ Results

SALES RENTALS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Phone: 877-469-4753
Fax: 941-751-1728
www.flrealestateassistance.com
teampinnaclefl @yahoo.com


BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person-
alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park.
Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The
Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information.

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking.
Courtesy of the' Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper
office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be
sorry, be safe.



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.

BUSINESS FOR SALE: Wonderful Island gift and art
consignment boutique. Please call (941) 779-2624.


LOST: BLACK Tag Heuer prescription sunglasses.
Lost Cortez Beach on March 29. (4'19) 351-5523.
Reward!

LOST BRACELET BELT, copper and Mexican sil-
ver, four masks, butterflies. Great sentimental value.
Lost March 16 in Holmes Beach Four Seasons Spa
and Da Giorgio area. Call (941) 778-1577.


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.

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


Spfctlacular Interieor Update
1! No detail was overlooked in
This island home! This 3BR/
2BA home offers granite
counters, travertine tile
throughout, new interior and




throughout home, new tropical landscaping and much more!
And, it's all less than a block to the beach. This home won't last
long! Call today for an appointment. $679,000
Kimberly L. Clark, P.A.
Sales Associate Realtor
941-447-9988
KimberlyClarkrealtor@yahoo.com

of ana Masia Inc.
941-778-7244
5309 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach


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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. .

1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning,
has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great!
$1,800, or best offer. (941) 778-1102.


PADDLE BOAT: Sea Runner, two seats, 8 by 4.5
foot. Good condition, $300. (941) 778-5558.

BOAT LIFT RAILS for Vee hull, new with hardware
for 20-22 footer. Call Joe, (941) 778-7683.

12-FOOT SAILBOAT and trailer. Fully equipped. In very
good condition. $700. (941) 794-0970, Village Green.

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. $12,900 or best offer.


.LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on
the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater
fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided.
(941)723-1107.


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.


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SP sparkling pool. Recenrii compeleled
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BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first-
aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids.. Call
Alexandra, (941) 778-5352.

SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in-
termediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10
per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended.
Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944.

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

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

13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your home.
Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jessica
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.


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

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

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.

SALES CLERK FULL/part-time. Apply in person at
the Beach Shop, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach,
Manatee Public Beach. Ask for Rosie or Dee.


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BEACH ATTENDANT: For five-star resort in
Longboat Key. Must have excellent interpersonal
skills, sailing and boat maintenance experience.
Schedule will include some weekends. For addi-
tional information call (941) 383-5511 or fax resume
to 383-0402.

VETERINARY CLINIC in west Bradenton seeking
friendly, dependable employees. Several positions
open, full/part time. Fax resume, (941) 795-8179.

PART-TIME: Year-round sales clerk. Retirees wel-
come. Apply in person, Green Turtle, 701 Gulf Drive
N., Bradenton Beach.

LOOKING FOR RELIABLE driver, one to two days/
week for several hours for an older woman. Please
call (941) 526-7500 for details.

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST: Weekday schedule
for busy vacation-rental company. Must enjoy work-
ing with people and possess good computer skills.
Deliver resume to Anna Maria Gulf Coast Rentals,
5319 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, or fax (941) 782-
5606. Phone (941) 778-3699

AVEDA SALON & SPA: Now offering careers with
Aveda, full/part-time. Hair stylists, nail specialists,
assistants, salon coordinators, estheticians and
massage therapists. Excellent commission and
hourly rate, benefits and exciting education oppor-
tunities. Join the tribe! For an appointment, please
call (941) 778-5400, or fax resume to 778-8481.

HELP WANTED: FULLpart-time, driver, lifting, vari-
ous duties. Key Cleaners, (941) 383-1222.

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.

THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is-
land since 1992.

SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION
Duplex or single family home
located on Saraso:ta Bay with
gorgeous open water views of
mangroves, Intracoastal and
bay. Home consists of 4BR/
4BA, newer kitchen and master
bath with jacuzzi tub and two
boat docks with vacant lot on
bay. Offered at $959,900.
ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS
Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at:
$199,500 & Inventory.
i: Deborah Thrasher -
SRE/MAX Excellence
(941)518-7738
(941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com


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RETIRED NURSE/CAREGIVER available. No lift-
ing. Evenings, overnights. References. Reasonable.
(941) 746-9246.


RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Demo, car-
pentry, drywall, finishing texture, windows, installa-
tion. Call (941) 778-0540 or 320-2506.

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 com-
puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and
private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice.
(941) 545-7508.

ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results,
wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable,
reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941)
778-0944.

CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist.
Experienced certified technician for communication
electronics offers wireless and cable networks, up-
grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training.
Call Robert, (941) 778-3620.


BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Package of potential on Holmes Beach. Long
established island pizzeria for sale. Ready to make a
profit for you. Serious inquiries only. $199,000.
Call Quentin Talbert 941-704-9680.


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

INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small busi-
nesses. 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.

JACKSON HOLMES PAINTING: The Island's hon-
est and dependable painting service. Interior, exte-
rior, faux painting, cabinet refinishing. References,
Free estimates. (941) 795-2771.

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.

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

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.

HOUSE AND CONDO care. I will watch and fix
things while you are gone. Anna Maria/Longboat
Key. Call or fax Wern. (941) 779-1040.

CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org !


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TOM'S WINDOWS: Get your plywood hurricane
panels now! Cut, primed, installed, with easy-mount
fasteners. $78/sheet complete. (941) 730-1399.

AUNTIE M's HOLMES Beach Coin Laundromat offers
professional dry cleaning and wash/fold, Monday
through Friday. Call for hours, (941) 77r8-6772. Self-
service 24/7. Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom portraits,
weddings, beach photography. (941) 447-8892.

MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior
or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637.

MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin-
ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration.
Commercial and residential service, repair and/or re-
placement. Serving Manatee County and the Island
since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized
service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052.

ANYONE CAN-TAKE a picture. A professional cre-
ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding!
www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.

NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in
the comfort of your home. Call today for an appoint-
ment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.

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

ABOUT GROUT: All repairs and installation. Done
right! Grout cleaning, sealing, staining. Showers,
kitchens, pools, re-caulks. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128
or 569-8888.


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

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floors and high textured :ellrin several Gulfside balconies and a convenient tri-level elevator. Other features
include Trex decking, storm proof windows, sturdy Hardiplank siding and a charming metal roof. There is still
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boasts a comfy great room floor plan enhanced by beamed cathedral ceilings and ceramic tiled floors. The white
kitchen features Corian countertops and breakfast bar. Many French doors open to breezy covered verandas
and the sparkling, heated swimming pool! The private elevated master suite offers cathedral ceilings, walk-in
closet and a Jacuzzi tub in the master bath. Don't miss this captivating island retreat! Priced at $799,000.
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INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS! PRIME LOCATIONS!
R-2 lot 89x100 feet, located in the 200 block, one lot back from Gulf Drive
in Holmes Beach. Build two villas/condos with views of the Gulf or reno-
vate existing duplex. Separate addresses! Won't last long! $749,000.
S BRING YOUR BOAT SHOES AND
YOUR FLIP-FLOPS!
S^i2 'I 300 feet from the beach! Completely renovated
home with heated pool surrounded by lush,
S-- tropical landscaping. Beautiful flooring, natu-
ral stone and red Oak. Tastefully turftkey fur-
S nished. Perfect.beach house! Separately deeded
Deep water boat dock included! $829,000.



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Delightful duplex in a great location. 2BR Renovated duplex with extra large lot
each side, screened-in lanai, new land- plus 6BR/4BA. Each side has private en-
scaping and a fresh new look. Just one trance and patio areas. 4BR unit has large
and a half blocks from the beach! Great kitchen for the chef! Live in one side and
investment property or seasonal home rent the other. Lot size over 13,700 sf,
with rental potential. $649,00 $625,000. 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.

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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.

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.

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. Hauling:
all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti-
mates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone"
(941) 720-0770.

KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-
ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City
of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857.

NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and
installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen-
tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941)
748-3356.

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ONE BLOCK FROM
THE RIVER
$189,900
Well-loved and maintained


older 2BR/1BA home just on
~ block from the Manatee Rivei
Room for a pool. IB506680.

6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
(941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448
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STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-ups,
shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for
hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066.

DO YOU NEED tree work done on your property?
We can help! Call Lew, (941) 755-5559. Servingthe
Island seven years.


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 certifying back
flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-
3924 or 778-4461.

TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup-
plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt,
reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941)
726-3077.


ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel-
ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens,
baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519,
#CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting
MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.

CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert.
All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In-
sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul.
Beauregard, (941) 779-2294.


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.
SResidential and commercial mortgages.
Private money available for those
hard-to-place loans.


(941) 779-2113
502 72nd Street
Holmes Beach


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


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


MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All masonry
work and repair. Cinderblock work, brick work,
glass block work, paver and brick driveways. Call
Chris, (941) 795-3034. License #104776. Insured.

MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto-
ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In-
sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-
man, light plumbing, electrical, 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.

CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor.
New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work
and fair prices. Call (941) 795-1947.
Lic#RR0066450.

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.

CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at
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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.
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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.


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with this.fully rented 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA duplex loc
from the Intracoastal Waterway. Close to the Gulf in
Holmes Beach, near restaurants and shopping.
throughout with fireplace. $450,000.

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Simply the Best


Great Investment Opportunity
ISLAND FAMILY
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Three homes,
.- 7BR/5BA, tiki bar
and pool.

S~$ --I' Trude Moyer (941) 518-8189
*..... I6 125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach
toll free (866) 316-7253 www.firstinbradenton.com

Two villas 2BR'2BA.
elevator lilt, greal room,
Fireplace, bonus room,
garage, two porches and
lush landscaping,
$469,000. Also, 2BR/2BA,
Screen porch, covered
parking and storage
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REAL ESTATE LLC
GULFFRONT MARTINIQUE NORTH
2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Beautifully renovated,
all new! Ceramic tile, turnkey furnished, deluxe
kitchen, new windows, power storm shutters, garage
and fabulous view of Gulf and beach. Mid-Holmes
Beach, walk to restaurants and shopping center.
Elegant! $995,000..
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.
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.
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.
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. $850,000.
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-heated pool,
walk-in closet, foyer entry and two-car garage. Close
to Blake Hospital. $319,900.

ANNUAL RENTALS
From $700 / month
SEASONAL RENTALS
Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month
779-0202 (800) 732-6434
ANNA MARIA

MLS SUiiiCoast
REAL ESTATE LLC
Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com


iulf-Bay Realty
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BEST BUY IN BRADENTON BEACH Great investment
property in a wonderful neighborhood. This 2BR/2BA el-
evated duplex boasts tile floors, cathedral ceilings, 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.



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RUNAWAY BAY, updated 1 BR/i BA condo just steps to
the beach. Great rental property. Turnkey furnished,
heated pool, tennis courts and community fishing dock.
$355,600.


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.


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


DELIGHTRL ISLAND 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. $625,000.


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!
I (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244
5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach
www.gulfbayrealty.com


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


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.
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BAYFRONT Panoramic view of the. bay. Very pri-
vate, lush landscaping. 2,200 sf. Hardwood Floors.
Very large master bath with Jacuzzi and walk in
shower. Big garage and workshop, screened porch
facing the bay. Dock with 10,000 Ib davits.


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.


BAYFRONT CONDO Professionally designed end
unit townhouse. Three levels, 2BR/2BA with gym,
den, and over $300,000 upgrades. A must see to ap-
preciate. $999,000.




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

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





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.

100+ Gulffront rental units with hun-
dreds more just steps from the beach.
Mike / 800367.1617
Nor a 941-778-696
Norman 10 3101 GULF DRIVE
Realty INC HOLMES BEACH
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CONDO FOR RENT: Available May through Novem-
ber. Boat dock. Turnkey furnished. Flamingo Cay.
References required. $950/month. (941) 792-8852.

ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BA 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.
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.

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.
FULLY FURNISHED VILLA in beautiful Mt. Vernon,
two miles to beaches. 2BR/2BA, no pets, nonsmok-
ing, age 55-plus. Minimum three months. Peak sea-
son, $2.,500/month; annually, $1,500/month. (941)
721-1784.

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.

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

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2319 Avenue B, Bradenton
Beach. 2BR/2BA, Gulf and bay views. $1,100/
month. (941) 778-3875.
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.
RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The
Islander.


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.
BEACHFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, pool, Jacuzzi
and tennis. Available winter 2006, also summer and
fall this year. (941) 794-8877.
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/
1 BA 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, 1BR/1 BA apartment Elevated
with deck. All utilities supplied, shared laundry room,
off street parking. $975/month. (941) 761-2725'
ANNUAL/SHORT-TERM Rental: Bradenton Beach,
across from beach. 2BR/1BA, new kitchen, laundry,
small pets OK. Available May 1. $900/month, plus
utilities. (941) 779-0701.
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 backyard with
privacy fence, two lanais, updated. Call (941)773-0248.

ANNUAL RENTAL unfurnished. Spectacular
waterview 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 distance. Free
trolley for shopping nearby. 3BR waterfront in north
Anna Maria. See for yourself by calling (941) 748-
5334 for details.


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UNFURNISHED RENTAL: DUPLEX, 3BR/2BA,
washer/dryer hook-up, close to beach, no pets.
Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500.
CONDO FOR RENT: Available May through No-
vember. Boat dock, Flamingo Cay. Turn key fur-
nished. References required. $950/month. (941)
792-8852.

FURNISHED 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. Modern,
clean, comfortable. Heritage Village West. Pool,
clubhouse, lake. Very close to Gulf, bay, river, Wal-
Mart, hospital. Annual $950/month; seasonal
$1,900/month. Call (941) 750-0648 or cell 302-1971.

MIRROR LAKES Condo, Bradenton. Great location!
Unfurnished 2BR/2BA. Tennis, pool. Annual $1,350/
month. Available May 1. Sue Carlson, An Island
Place Realty, (941) 779-0733.

ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/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 bay View condo, $2,900/month. Call Island
Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.

ANNUAL WITH POOL: 3BR/2BA furnished. 3205
67th St. W., Bradenton. $1,500/month. Available
May 1. Sue Carlson, An Island Place Realty, (941)
779-0733.

AIR-CONDITIONED STUDIO: May-November
2005. $75/month, lavatory in studio, use of kitchen-.
ette/bath. Call before April 26. (941) 778-1577.

ANNUAL ISLAND DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA, nice yard and
patio..convenient location. $850/month. Call Mike
Carleton, (941) 737-0915 or 778-0777. Smith Realtors.

GULFFRONT CONDO 3BR/2BA, tennis, heated
pool and Jacuzzi. Available 2006 winter season.
Ne.wly decorated, well equipped. (941- )794-8877.
ONE BLOCK to beach! 7205 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach. Furnished 1BR/1BA annual $800/month.
Available May 1. Sue Carlson, An Island Place Re-
alty, (941) 779-0733.
BEACHFRONT CONDO 2BR/2BA, pool, Jacuzzi
and tennis. Available winter 2006. Also, summer and
fall this year. (941) 794-8877.

3BR/2BA HOME, Bradenton Beach: Private court-
yard, heated pool, pets OK. Short or long term.
$1,500/month. (941) 720-2915.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 2514 Avenue C, ground-level west
unit, Bradenton Beach. Efficiency, pet friendly, common
laundry. Water/electric included. $750/month. Available
immediately. A Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800.

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WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide variety of
condos/houses starting at $1,500/month. Annual
rental 2405 Avenue B, 2BR/2BA, $1,000/month;
Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA, villa, pool, tennis,
$1,200/month; townhouse with garage, $1,500/
month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202.
www.suncoastinc.com.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2913.Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.-
One block to beach. 2BR/1BA unfurnished. $1,350/
month. Available May 1. Sue Carlson, An Island
Place Realty, (941) 779-0733.
6203 HOLMES BLVD., north unit, Holmes Beach.
2BR/2BA, ground level, shared pool, possible pet.
$1,100/month. Available May 1. A Paradise Realty,
(941) 778-4800.
CANALFRONT SEASONAL 2005-06: 2BR duplex,
18-foot dock with lights and water. Prefer four to six
months. Fee adjusted to time frame. No pets. (941)
778-5793.
SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH: 150 yards from Gulf in
prime Holmes Beach location. 2BR/2BA in lovely
single-family home with private caged/heated pool. No
pets, nonsmoking. $3,500/month. Call (941) 779-0680.
DIRECT GULFFRONT: Furnished 2BR/2BA annual.
5400 Gulf Drive #31, Holmes Beach. $2,000/month.
Available May.1. Sue Carlson, An Island Place Re-
alty, (941) 779-0733.
ANNUAL RENTAL: MODERN 2BR/2BA plus den,
deluxe freestanding villa, private heated pool, two-
car garage. Palm Court in El Conquistador. $1,300/
month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090.
DIRECT GULFFRONT: Furnished 1 BR/1BA'annual.
5400 Gulf Drive #20, Holmes Beach. $1,350/ronth.
Available May 1. Sue Carlson, An Island Place Re-
alty, (941) 779-0733.


WATERFRONT HOME: 3BR/2BA. 6601 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 725-4488. Priced to-sell.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION: 2BR/2BA great
Gulf view and beautiful beach. Great rental property
or build your dream home with government grant
moneys to assist. $725,000. 2916 Avenue E,
Holmes Beach. Call Andy Woods at Signature Re-
alty, (813) 299-9017.
NORTHWEST BRADENTON River Ridge: Taste-
fully decorated Florida-style home with custom fea-
tures, including stainless appliances and granite
counters with marble fireplace. Flooring is tile, wood
and carpet. Pool and spa electronically controlled to
heat with either gas or electric. Full security system
is active. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees. Par-
tially furnished with occupancy negotiable. $664,900.
(941) 794-0216. No brokers please.
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BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA, each
level with parking underneath. Views of Gulf and bay
from large covered balconies. This property has
great investment potential. Top floor has wood cathe-
dral ceilings, open-floor plan, tile and oak flooring.
$795,000. (941) 778-3875.

AFFORDABLE BOATING CONDO: 2BR/1.5BA
townhouse, updated. Heated pool, boat slip.
$289,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090.

FOR SALE BY owner: 2BR/2BA Holmes Beach
Gulffront condo. Fabulous view, gorgeous walking
beach, turnkey furnished, updated, ceramic tile. Ex-
cellent mid-Island location. $1,100,000. Information,
call (608) 238-8519.

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.

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.

DON'T LET YOUR lender take advantage of you.
Save your home now! We will help. (941) 778-4495.

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.

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Beautiful waterfront villa on Perito Is-
land! 2BR/2BA updated unit wi4 h ca-
t, hedral ceilings, open floor plan, two
Scar garage, and lanai overlooking the
CC I water! Association amenities include
"i 9 heaedpool, ani tuno, m,
IN exercise room. S349,000.

If you'd like yours sold....

Call Sue Carlson, Broker
941-720-2242 '
411 Pine Ave Anna Maria


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.


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.

PARADISE BAY, 1BR/1 BA, turnkey, mobile home,
55-plus. Six-month lease, available April, $550/
month, plus utilities. (941) 778-5613.

VACATION RENTAL: Holmes Beach. Great for
large groups, reunions, receptions, etc. Sleeps 18-
20. (941) 232-4585.

TWO TRAILERS: Waterview: 2BR/1BA, $70,000; and
1BR/1BA, $50,000. Pines Trailer Park, Bradenton
Beach. 55-plus. (941) 778-4820 or 778-0346.

4BR/2BA POOL HOME: Two-car garage, large lot.
Shaw's Point, Northwest Bradenton. Ten minutes to
beach. $349,900. (941) 721-8288.

ELLENTON RIVERFRONT, 2BR/2BA, 55-l1us,
lease park, mobile home. Dock allowed, pets OK.
(941) 776-2531.



WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. Where
there is cool mountain air, views, stream homes,
cabins, acreage. Call for free brochure of mountain
property sales. (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy,
317 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906.
www.realtyofmurphy.com.

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, NC
www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free bro-
chure (800) 841-5868.


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RIVER OAKS 2BR/2BA, dock, tennis, pool, low maintenance. $199,900.
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 has 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 MARINADRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807
yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com


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


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.


DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Completely remod- BRIDGEPORT Two units available. Both
eled island duplex. 3BR/2BA on both sides, furnished 2BR/2BA units. Heated pool and ex-
Beautiful ceramic tile throughout this breezy tra storage. Just steps from the white sandy
floorplan. Kitchens and baths newly updated, beaches, shopping and dining. Your choice of
too. Turnkey and already rented for the sea- Gulf view at $475,000 or Bay view at
son. $1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at $439,000. Both have elevator access. Contact
713-4800. Cindy Grazer at (941) 504-6176.


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

SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF Homesite $208.03/
month. Upscale golf community set amid Dye-de-
signed 18-hole course in Carolina mountains. Breath-
.taking views. Near Asheville, N.C. A sanctioned Golf
Digest teaching facility! Call toll-free (866) 334-3253,
ext. 832. www.cherokeevalleysc.com. Price $59,900,
10 percent down, balance financed 12 months at
4,24 percent fixed, one-year balloon, OAC.

LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $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 utili-
ties, central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing.
SCall now (800) 704-3154, ext. 609. Sunset Bay LLC.

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.

GUADALUPE RIVERFRONT! Spectacular wide
riverfronts on prime Texas hill country location. 10-
32 acres with lots. of water frontage, huge trees,
panoramic views. From $300s to $400s. Limited
number available, call now before they're gone.
(800) 609-7042, ext. 110.


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
i 3BR/2BA home on north
end of Anna Maria. Steps
to white sandy beaches of
Gulf/bay. Two wood burn-
ing fireplaces. Master
suite has Gulf view from
--". screened porch. Over-
sized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs 1 st 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 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker
545-9591, evenings.


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Property Management and Leasing
Manatee MLS as of 3/30/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 232
(SFR. Condo & Duplexes) Median Price: $775,000
7 Total Pending: 128 Median Price: $645,000
Total Sold Since 1/1/05: 82 Median Price: $572,450

Annual Rental: 2BR/2BA
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VILLAS AT HOMES BEACH Exclusive, gated en-
clave of just nine townhomes being constructed on
the Intracoastal waterway. 3,100sf of living space,
two-car garage and large bonus room. Marble and
wood floors, gourmet kitchens and much more.
Karen Day, 778-2246. Starting at $2,500,000.


WHY WAGNER?

Jerry Martinek is very
professional and per-
sonal, will definitely
recommend your agent
Sto others.
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SPECTACULAR RENOVATION Localed on a
canal with partial bay views, this designed
home will feature 4BR/4.5BA. A grand foyer is
one of many amenities. Call agent for details.
Karen Day. 778-2246. #503717. $1,500,000.


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JEWFISH KEY WATERFRONT Elevated cy-
press home with wrap-around decks on two
levels. 70 ft. dock. Included vested interest in
mainland community property with docking.
Anne Miller, 778-2246. #100997. $1,950,000


ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT Key Royale
canalfront residence on large corner lot over-
looking the golf course. 2-3BR/2BA, open floor
plan, 1,972 sf, tile floors, lanai, boat dock. Dave
Moynihan, 778-2246. #505411. $799,500.


KEY WEST NORTH Fabulous Gulf and ba, RUNAWAY BAY 2BA/2BA on Gull Dri.e All HOLMES BEACH BUNGALOW Charming ISLAND BAYFRONT En.:,y ihe panoramic
news Irom r-is furnished 2BA'2BA until in a new appliances in kilch-n new A C and wa. 3BR'2BA beach Dungalo.w Brigh and sunny inlracoasial view Irom your balcony or from
small, extremely well-buili complex in 1999 ier heartr ,Nice lake view plus Iniracoasial wilh ..pen floor pl anan carport Shor walk 10 your new dock 2BR 2BA lurnkey furnished,
Secured elevalorr and heated pool Dave Don'i wail irhis one will sll Harold Small Gull Beaches near shopping and restaurants perfect island geiaway One block to Gull
Moyninan. 778.2246 50i.335 $595.,00 778-2246 #5015-13. $39'9 500 Sandy Greiner. 794.2246 n505859 'C450.0.00 bear, Becky Smin or Eli Siarrell. 77-82246
U504461 $439.900


A RARE FIND! Anna Maria
Gulf Front lot. Becky Smith or


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