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Skimming the news ... Paul Kaemmerlen: Part of Greatest Generation, page 8. T Anna Maria Islander "The Best News onr Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.Org Supersize sailfish Bradenton Beach native Patrick Cole, 15, caught this 7-foot-plu, ailf'ili liilh fishing with Capt. Sam Kimball. The sail was caught and released about 20 miles west i! L'giq/l'-'i~, Pqo Cole, a soiph ,noreit' at Bayshore High School, is a catcher on the junior varsity baseball team. Tidemark needs new lease for boat docks from Holmes Beach By Rick Catlin , Islander Reporter The Tidemark hotel/condominium/marina devel- opment in Holmes Beach may be about to emerge from bankruptcy with debts paid and a fresh infusion of cash, but it still needs a new lease for the boat docks in the city's boat basin. On July .27, 2004, the city commission voted unanimously to declare the city's lease of the basin docks to Tidemark Partners LLC in default because the company was in federal bankruptcy court. The city had leased the basin to Tidemark when it approved the company's site plan for a 40-unit hotel/ condominium and accompanying marina in August 2001. Because of its financial difficulties, however, Tidemark was unable to offer financial assistance to the city last summer when it spent $106,000 to repair the basin seawall and sidewalk. City Attorney Patricia Petruff told commissioners at that time that they could declare the lease in default because of the bankruptcy, then ask for a portion of the repair cost when the city negotiated a new lease with the reorganized company. Mayor Carol Whitmore said Tidemark managing partner Nick Easterling has not approached the city about a new lease. That will be up to the city commis- sion, she noted. Easterling said the new company, Tidemark-Reli- ance Property Group, will sit down with the city in the very near future to talk about a new lease. "We're just about finished with the court and we're ready to move forward. There's going to be a lot of activity on the site very soon, and we plan on talking to the city about the lease shortly," he said. Tidemark went into bankruptcy in January 2004, but two weeks ago submitted a request to Judge Alex Paskay to be dismissed from bankruptcy. The company has reorganized with the Reliance Property Group of Connecticut, which has put in about $5.6 million to settle Tidemark debts and proceed with construction. Volume 13, No. 23 April 13, 2005 FREE Bradenton Beach pier repairs finally finalized By Paul Roat The Bradenton Beach City Pier "should open within a few weeks." That's the word from Vice Mayor Bill Shearon, the liaison to the popular facility on the east end of Bridge Street. The pier was closed to the public due to safety concerns March 10. The pier's restaurant was closed Sept. 10, 2004, after Hurricane Frances damaged the roof and prompted the city commission to enact a clause in the franchise agreement with Karen and Jake Gallo to terminate the lease on the restaurant. City commissioners last Thursday agreed to a num- ber of "fixes" to the pier to at least open it to fishers and those seeking enjoyment of the vista the pier offers to Anna Maria Sound and'Sarasota Bay: SImprovements to the rest rooms to bring them up to standards required by the U.S. Americans With Dis- abilities Act. LaPensee Plumbing will do the work on the rest rooms, except for floor iny .n tile work that will be done by the city's public works employees. Estimated cost for the rest room work by LaPensee was $3,800. Improvements to the pier itself, primarily the rail- ing. An inspection report on the pier by West Coast Inspection Services earlier this year revealed a host of problems, with a wobbly railing the most pressing for the pier proper. Building Official Ed Mc Adam said the railings could be bolstered by a dock contractor at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Five requests for qualifications were sent out last week, with Mayor John Chappie directed to determine the eventual contractor since his authority allows ex- PLEASE SEE PIER, NEXT PAGE W Going to the huke lau From left, Stephanie Purnell, Dalton Hicks, Megan Chambers, Nicole Pierce and Madeline Wilson in Marcia Brockway's art class at Anna Maria Elementary School paint one of the oars that will be auctioned at the Parent Teacher Organization's "Spring Fling, Luau for Learning" set for April 23 at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Islander Photo: Courtesy Elyn Hart _._... ..... ; r C ~ ~I Ib~""L~ ~L-L~ell -=~C_ C31~111~ PAGE 2 0 APRIL 13, 2005 M THE ISLANDER 6*year-old missing in Holmes Beach A 6-year-old boy vacationing from Minnesota with his family disappeared shortly afternoon April 8 from the beach along 68th Street in Holmes Beach when he ran away from the condominium where his family was stay- ing. But all's well that ends well. The boy was found walk- ing alone on the beach about one hour later at Bean Point by a beachgoer, who thought it strange the youth was by himself and alerted a police helicopter in the area. Officers from all Island law enforcement agencies Fond memories of pope Perico Island residents Joe and Gayle Gergorzek met- --- Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 1983following a . mass performed by the pope in eight languages. After mass, the Pope went to greet those who attended and personally ..-.- spoke for several minutes with Joe, who was holding a copy of Time magazine with the Pope's picture on it. The man between the pope and Joe is the pope's bodyguard. Islander Photo: Courtesy J. Gergorzek ? responded to the emergency call for the missing youth, said Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson. In ad- dition, eight Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with search dogs and the MCSO helicopter re- sponded to the call. The beachgoer who found the youth spotted the he- licopter and waved to get the officer's attention, said Stephenson. The helicopter then contacted a nearby unit from the Bradenton Beach Police Department that re- sponded to the call and returned the boy to his family. Pier repairs approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 penditures of less than $2,000 for city services. That decision was expected for later this week. Approval of O'Brien and Smith Architects to conduct a revised scope of work for overall pier repairs. The Bradenton Beach firm had been awarded a contract with the city to conduct a renovation of the pier's res- taurant last year, but the project was halted after the inspection report by West Coast Inspection Services indicated that the pier's restaurant was in dire straits. Among the problems were a host of issues: "The flat-roofed enclosed areas extending out over the pier to the east are in quite poor condition. The ceil- ing heights are too low for the intended use. The roof framing and uplift anchorage is questionable. The windows and doors need to be replaced. The thermal performance of the enclosing walls needs to be up- graded. The floor structure.needs to be repaired and the floor finishes restored to a sanitary condition. The 'shacks' long ago constructed on top of the pier are not suitable to be renovated.into a satisfactory restaurant space. "Renovation of these spaces would not be cost ef- fective. The existing enclosed areas are a hindrance to the proper improvement of the serviceability of the buildings." O'Brien and Smith have offered a five-part scope of work for pier improvements. The plan includes new design drawings for the structure east of the entryway of the pier the only part of the facility deemed sound by the inspection team as well as review with the city commission on the plans. There was also a pro- posal for final architectural drawings based upon city commission approval, structural engineering review of the 625-foot-long pier, and schematic drawings for a proposed harbor master station, including a city-owned dock due south of the pier. Cost of the revised scope of work was $17,886. Draft a request for qualifications for surveyors to determine the actual city ownership of the pier, adja- cent clock tower and nearby city-owned dock south of the pier itself.. Total cost for all repairs and professional services is unknown. SEARCHING FOR A FINANCIAL ADVISOR? Atre0 .r6ap0p boji t file r n p A )-o uoIr a,'(' ifils r ec c'If ir 1h h s' ro #..-P J.. Are ),nW strugglArigt') nM0004-9 ;Oul ll~ ~'. onr ol h tj tii t. J1) - ti~tbj(w Idtifi,' the m .c i rtjA-ex i ouiti x/~j .'],I I p o. 11r 11. 111A J I' li r ,, 10M swc~- L~ * *'A2*. ':r7 '4v-I4 . I jt. L- "I'-L 1 "1 Jll .' .. L j I ? -.1 .. . THEISLANDER M APRIL 13, 2005 M PAGE 3 AME school construction on schedule By David Futch Islander Correspondent . A report from W.G. Mills Inc. construction company indicates a good portion of the new Anna Maria Island Elementary is on track for completion in October. About one-fifth of the work had been completed by the end of February, according to a report to the Mana- tee County School Board issued by contractor W.G. Mills of Sarasota. By April 11, the second-floor of the building had been poured and workers were completing the con- crete-block walls. Demolition and site work began June 6, 2004, while construction on the new building didn't begin until October 2004. While substantial completion is set for Oct. 28, Mills states in the report to the board that the company has a total completion date set for May 8, 2006. The exterior is scheduled to be completed Aug. 16. The interior of the first floor is expected to be finished Sept. 8 and the second floor by Jan. 6, 2006. So far, there have been no change orders to the project with a $7.86 million price tag. Change orders typically involve unforeseen problems associated with construction and almost always involve an increase in cost. About $500,000 has been set aside to pay for reno- vations to the art and music class and the school audi- Construction is on scheduled at the Anna Maria Elementary School and classrooms Islander Photo: Bonner Joy, torium. AME school principal KathN Hayes said she e\pectr most of that inoney to pay for new air condi, tioning and heating units for both buildings and to re- should ope bhv October. move and block.in windows in the auditorium. The art class and auditorium are not expected to be renovated until next year. Holmes Beach planners want mixed use in comp plan By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach planning commission intends to include a section on mixed-use zoning in its upcom- ing draft revision of the city's comprehensive plan. Planning Commission Chairperson Sue Normand reminded committee members at their April 5 meeting to review land development codes that the committee had drafted a mixed-use ordinance two years ago at the request of the city commission, but the commission never put the ordinance on the agenda. ."We passed it on to the commission in 2003 and asked if they wanted to meet, but it was never put on a commission agenda," Normand said. Planners at that time had recommended mixed-use zoning in the city, similar to the retail-olfice-residential zoniiig in place. along Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Planning commission members unanimously agreed with Normand to place a recommendation for mixed-use zoning in the comprehensive plan draft that will eventually be forwarded to the city commission for public hearings. "The concept," said Normand, is "to increase resi- dential space in the city, increase the tax base while keeping overall taxes down, and to encourage redevel- opment of commercial areas. A downtown Holmes Beach 'to\\n center' was also envisioned, much like other Florida communities have achieved with old Florida charm combined with a feeling of community." Among LDC changes the commission agreed upon were to define "hardship" and "practical difficult" in the variance procedure, and give examples of practical difficulty. Commission members agreed that "financial" or "aesthetics" is neither a hardship or practical difficulty for a variance. City planner Bill Brisson, who is writing the drafts of the LDC and comp plan, noted that "practical diffi- culty" is more lenient than a "hardship," but needs to be defined in the city code. The commission also discussed increasing the city's current height restriction of 36 feet because of possible increases by the Florida Department of Environmental SProtection to the base flood elevation of the first floor (dis- tance from ground to the first-floor elevation). Commission member John Monetti said he didn't want houses to go any higher, but "the time may come due to circumstances beyond our control where we need flexibility" in the ordinance. SThe commission agreed and Brisson said he would School bus driver is convicted sex offender April 6 will certainly be a day Daniel C. Allwine of St. Petersburg won't forget. Bridge repairs delayed Lane closures have been halted until May 1 on the ongoing work on the Longboat Pass Bridge linking Bradenton Beach to Longboat Key. Florida Department of Transportation officials said the postponement was "in order to keep traffic mov- ing freely during this busy time of the year. Expect lane closures to begin again after May 1 to allow for painting of structural steel components." The bridge repair project began last spring and was scheduled to be completed by Spring 2005. However; more damage than anticipated was discovered and the completion date is now set for after summer. For boaters, the drawbridge will be locked down "Sundays through Saturdays between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m.," according to Longboat Key officials, "through May 3. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the bridge will open hourly, with one hour advance notice from mariners." Allwine, 54, was employed as a school.bus driver for the Gulf Coast Marine Institute school at 906 17th St. W. in Palmetto when he was involved in a traffic accident that day while driving the school bus in the 100 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach. Although none of the four teenage girls in the bus at the time were injured, Bradenton Beach police offic- ers conducted a routine check of Allwine's driver's li- cense and found he is a convicted sexual offender listed with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Police contacted Eric Hall, the school's executive director, as a routine procedure to inform him of Allwine's background. Hall, according to the police report, said Allwine's records had been expunged and expressed concern that Allwine's record would be available to the media. Po- lice told Hall that Allwine's criminal history is a mat- ter of public record and he is listed on the FDLE Web site for convicted sexual offenders and predators. None of the four teenage girls gave an Island ad- dress to police when interviewed. No charges were filed in the accident. According to the FDLE, Allwine is a convicted sexual offender for unlawful intercourse with a minor and child molestation along with an unspecified sexual offense in California. He has been released from super- vision, the FDLE.said. include a section on height in the comprehensive plan that would give the city commission such "flexibility" in.the event an outside governmental agency changed the base flood elevation. He said it would be better to place such a provision in the comprehensive plan rather than an ordinance because the ordinance can't go against.the comprehen- sive plan. When the coinmission finishes its review of the draft land de% elopmenc codes, it will tackle the compre- hensive plan review and future land use element and accompanying map. When completed, the land development codes, com- prehensive plan, FLUE and FLUM will head to the city commission for public hearings and further revisions. Eventually, all the documents will be forwarded to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for ap- proval or corrections. Meeting. s Anna Maria City April 13, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee meeting. April 14, 6:15 p.m., special city commission meeting on right of way appeal, 506 Magnolia Ave. April 14, 7 p.m., city commission work session. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach April 14, 3 p.m., city commission work session. Agenda: Employee health care benefit discussion, af- ter-hour code enforcement discussion and mooring field discussion. April 19, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. April 21, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. April 21, 5 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach April 18, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting. April 21, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. 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, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. April 18, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. ''' PAGE 4 0 APRIL 13, 2005 E THE ISLANDER FWC warns fishers, restaurants By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Independent fishermen in Florida, including those in Cortez and on the Island, have been warned by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that the FWC is stepping up its efforts to halt illegal sales and purchases of fish. Kim Jamerson of the FWC said that Operation No More Back Door is aimed at keeping Florida's seafood. -markets "safe and fair." Operating undercover, FWC officers are working to halt the "illegal backdoor sales of regulated fish to ensure that only licensed fishermen are selling prod- ucts," said Don Holoway, FWC deputy director of law enforcement. He said FWC officers may pose as recreational fishermen and attempt to make a "backdoor". sale to a restaurant, or switch roles and pretend to be a restau- rant owner looking to make a seafood purchase from a recreational fisherman. Furthermore, said Holoway, FWC officers are per- forming DNA testing on fish sold in supermarkets, fish stores and restaurants for accurate labeling of the spe- cies. Operators who purchase seafood from unlicensed individuals or who substitute one fish for another on a menu are violating the law and can be fined or arrested, he added. Karen Bell of the Bell Fish Co. in Cortez said she's pleased about the program. "We've been complaining about illegal sales for years. It's nice to see something being done," she said. She noted that restaurants can purchase fish from a licensed commercial fisherman if the establishment has a saltwater products license. In addition, Bell noted that if the fish is caught in federal waters offshore, the fisherman needs a federal permit to sell that variety of fish. "We're.real careful about who we buy from. We get about two or three calls each month from someone asking if we want to buy fish and our first question is 'Do you have a state permit or federal reef permit?'" t l.w.s -**,** +: *..,, .;:... ._ Si . I New sandbar accrues at Island's north end . A new sandbar extending out from the northwest shore of Anna Maria Island in the Gulf of Mexico hasformed during the past few weeks. At low tide it is said to create a wide expanse of sand, allowing beachgoers to walk out to the sandbar. The channel ct slack tide amounts to a "shooting gallery for the f7isht rman," according to Ed Chiles, Sandbar restaurant owner. Long-time Anna Maria residents say that over the years sandbars in this area typically come and go or "go south," as Chiles hopes, which would help aid beach erosion there. Islander Photo: Courtesy Ed Chiles Free tickets still available for 'Great Expectations' There are still a number of tickets available at up at city hall, 5801 Marina-Drive, and at the His- no charge for the film "Great Expectations," to be torical Society Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna shown twice Monday, April 18, at the Holmes Maria. Showings will be at 4 and 7 p.m. Beach City Hall. Many scenes in the movie were shot in The tickets are being provided free by the Anna Cortez. Additional information may be ob- Maria Island Historical Society. They may be picked trained by calling 778-0492. SA lot of people are unaware of the laws, she said. "Even people who come here on vacation and go deep- sea fishing often think they can sell their catch to us or a restaurant. They just don't know the law. 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SERVING THE ISLANDS MORE THAN 20 YEARS State Certified/Licensed and Insured Locally owned and operated THE ISLANDER U APRIL 13, 2005 0 PAGE 5 City limit sign may be in wrong location By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Traveling south on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, there's a sign near the Anna Maria Island Club condos that announces to motorists they're entering Bradenton Beach. The city limit, however, appears to be a few feet farther north. That's what Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie told members of the Scenic Highway Committee Cor- ridor Management Entity at their April 5 meeting. Chappie also noted that Holmes Beach has been "kind enough" to plant some trees along Gulf Drive that are actually in Bradenton Beach and he thanked Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore for her generosity. Put another way, the Holmes Beach city-limit sign on Gulf Drive that is directly opposite the Bradenton Beach city-limit sign may actually be in Bradenton Beach. Whitmore said she didn't know about the.signs being in the wrong location, but did acknowledge that the city limits of both cities bisect a condominium building on the northwest side of the 27th Street and Gulf Drive intersection. "I don't know how that happened. It's been that way for 50 years, as long as anyone can remember," she said. CME members wanted to use a $20,000 landscap- ing grant the city has to construct a new sign at the northern city limits and add some landscaping to some concrete poles in the area when Chappie informed them the sign should be moved to the correct location. CME member Judy Giovanelli suggested that plant boxes with flowers be placed around the bare poles as a "traffic calming and beautification" measure. Florida Power and Light Co. and the Florida Department of Transportation must give approval for that type of land- scaping, she noted, but have given a similar approval for landscaping in Holmes Beach. The CME's recommendation now goes to the city commission for approval. CME member Bob Herrington of the Sarasota- Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization said Ralf Hesseler of Manatee County Area Transit expects to announce the award of bids for construction of shelters for Island trolley passengers at a number of locations throughout the MCAT system. The shelters will be built in several phases and MCAT has agreed to place four of the shelters in Bradenton Beach in the initial phase. The CME can use its own design for a trolley shel- ter for the Bradenton Beach locations as long as the cost does not exceed what MCAT will pay for a shel- ter. Otherwise, the city has to pay the difference. A previous estimate of $6,200 for a shelter is four years old, Herrington noted, and the CME should get an up- dated bid. Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter agreed to see if Wilson.Miller, the city's engineering firm, would get an updated estimate and prepare the bids and scope of work for the project at minimal or no charge. Sandbar vacation plays to packed Anna Maria house By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The Sandbar restaurant's request to Anna Maria to vacate a city alleyway at its location in exchange for another owned by the Sandbar played before a packed Anna Maria City Commission meeting April 11, but commissioners made no decision after nearly three hours of testimony. "This was just the first reading" of the vacation request, said Commission Chairperson John Quam. The final reading and public hearing, along with the commission's initial site plan review of proposed changes to the restaurant, will be May 19 at a. special commission meeting. 'The Sandbar has proposed to swap an alleyway it owns with a city alleyway along the-restaurant build- ing that it has used since 1979 when owner Ed Chiles and his family bought the property. Chiles needs the city alleyway to build rest rooms that will comply with a lawsuit filed against his busi- ness under the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the same time, Chiles has proposed several modi- fications to the Sandbar. In exchange for the alleyway, Chiles has promised to spend about $175,000 improving the drainage along Spring Avenue and building a paved walkway from the parking lot to the restaurant that will also be used by the public to access the beach. Opponents argue the alleyway swap will only lead to expansion of the business, or conversion from a res- taurant to another commercial enterprise. The planning and zoning board has recommended approval of the vacation and swap to the commission. Sponsors sought for key tourney There are plenty of openings for sponsors and play- ers in the seventh annual amateur golf tournament of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce. It will go into action with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. May 20 at the Longboat Key Club's Islandside course. The Callaway handicap system will be in force. Players will pay $125 per golfer or $400 for a four- some, and the fees must be paid with a single payment. That will include the award banquet that evening. Sponsorships that are open are title for $1,000, corporate $500, clubhouse $350, golf cart $200, green/ tee $150. Complete information may be obtained by calling 383-2466. A master clerk Anna Maria City Clerk Alice Baird was recently accepted into the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Master Municipal Clerk Academy. The academy has four levels of education that eventually lead to a Master Municipal Clerk designation, the highest designation available. 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Karen Bell of the A.P. Bell Fish House and Star Fish Market and Restaurant vowed to seek better legislation for Floridians who were being "duped" by menus offering seafood that didn't quite live up to its name. Back then artificial crab was sometimes labeled "krab," but it wasn't required. Some restaurants, even ones.with "crab" namesakes, served Surimi, which is produced in Japanese factories with pollack fillets. Tales of scallops created by "punching" circles out of stingrays were frequent. Shark was sometimes sub- stituted for swordfish steak. Permit fins were clipped to resemble pompano. We even heard ofremoving the jaws from barracuda to resemble kingfish for unsus- pecting diners. The resources "way back when" for "manufacturing" desired menu items of less desirable resources was, well, creative, to say the least. Another story from past pages of The Islander told of a charter captain who returned late from a day of travails with weary customers who had yet another early charter planned the next day with a different cap- tain. All agreed their catch could be cleaned and claimed next day, but, alas, the fishers were unable to contact the captain to claim their catch and complained mightily to the newspaper. Talk around town, however, was that the large blacktip shark the fishers coveted from their catch had been filleted and sold to not one, but two restaurants - through the back door. But lo and behold, press releases from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission a few weeks back, lauded the crackdown on "truth on the menu" legislation and vowed to protect the Sunshine State's residents and make seafood markets safe AND fair. Sometimes the payoff takes awhile, but thanks to Bell's diligence, a grouper sandwich will be just what it claims to be. 'Bout time, eh? 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Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 F t-~5TAo VIJ4T, sl5 MARKKCT AP LOe.AL L\$A .. CR2AC-KER CAViA. . CRAW -A ... STOMV^? CXzA3S ,* a gi! *t, ^ f': ' FS I STICKS '.... ".-. CATCk. OF ,c1... ,. MANzgvME E:N2er .., 4OL--" o ii_ _. SMELLS FiT-W I IC*Zoo-'E^.^\eT T& E! I SLICK By Egan Opinion rant with my guitar on a busy night you would not hear a note, so let's stop pretending that's an option. Nobody should have to put up with loud music past 10 p.m., but the noise ordinance should simply be en- forced. That's what it's for. There are also acceptable and non-acceptable decibel levels by law for day or night. If someone breaks the rules, then fine them. Don't just cancel all music. I have lived near the Sandbar before and live near it now and I never had a problem. It would be hard to hear the faint sound of music over the noise of traffic on Gulf Drive, so I guess we'd better ban all traffic on Gulf Drive too. I am a professional local musician but this noise rule does not affect me professionally one bit. When I was younger every single person I knew lived on the Island, now nobody I know lives here. Like everyone else, I am also moving out east due to cost, but I'd like to keep visiting. Pretty soon there will be no reason to. Matt Brown, Anna Maria Navigation hampered Do you think it is fair for a new marina owner to move a boat dock anywhere from 14-19 feet toward a boat ramp and block a boat lift from being used safely, prevent boaters who ramp here from being able to back in again and turn around to have a safe day's boating? It is also not right to possibly prevent the channel from being dredged because the dock was moved too far east. Is it right to have dock and seawall damage because of boats not being able to turn around like they could before the dock was moved? Navigation has been severely hampered here. Bill O'Shea of the planning department said people could use the two boat slips here to turn round, and guess what? There are boats in both of these slips. This has all happened since Mr. Bob Goetz of the former Sunny Shores Marina took ownership and moved the dock. Robert R. Hoffman, Bradenton Volunteer week. During National Volunteer Week, I would like to take this time to honor our residents who share theii time and talents to make a difference at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and Tourist and Infor- mation Center. This year's theme, "Inspire by Example," sets the Stage to applaud the efforts to the volunteers and to also encourage others to get involved in helping strengthen our community. National Volunteer Week is a way of saying "thank you" to the volunteers who share their wealth of knowl- edge of Anna Maria Island with the visitors and tour- ists who come in every day. With an average of 1,600 people a month stopping by the Tourist Information Center, we would not be able to operate without our volunteers. Judy Giovanelli, chamber board of directors No more music? I have been an off-and-on resident of the Island since 1983. I have always enjoyed your newspaper and try to keep up with the local issues. Lately it seems I am somehow reading the Longboat Observer because what I am reading cannot possibly be about my beloved Anna Maria. No more outside music? Who are these people? No- body I talk to thinks this is a good idea and yet it passed easily. Can someone please explain the logic and fairness in allowing the Sandbar and Beach House to have outdoor music and nobody else? Grandfathered in? That's absurd. I have no problem with these places, but aren't these the very places the complaints are about in the first place? They already have great locations to give them an edge and now they also have the only outdoor live music? I have read that others will be allowed non-ampli- fied acoustic music. Might as well play a taut rubber band. If I sat in the middle of Oma Pizza and Restau- SCAL o ?5P I..J: L '' .:. 'I ." :* :' : *;*;'* " "'" ^'1 ' Birders flocked to the Island last Saturday to count birds for the Manatee County Audubon Society. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose 'Bird-a-Thon' finds 58 species on Island, Perico Fifty-eight species were spotted by members and friends of the Manatee County Audubon Society in the annual "Bird-a-Thon" Saturday. The bird-spotting event in which birders solicit sponsor donations was on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding bays. The number compared with 63 sighted in last year's bird checkup, said.the society. The birders found one they said they never ex- pected to see, a Wilson's Phalarope. Another semi-rar- ity was the Scarlet Tanager. Money raised from the event will go to the society's bird blind, being built in the Felts Audubon Preserve, Palmetto. Donations may be mailed to the society at P.O. Box 14550, Bradenton FL 34280-4550. Checks should be made out to the Manatee County Audubon Society with "Felts Preserve" or "bird blind" on the check's memo line. Further details may be obtained by calling 518-4431. THE ISLANDER U APRIL 13, 2005 U PAGE 7 Th der THE BES 13 YEARS Ten years ago in the April 13, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Florida Legislature has suggested that each commercial fishermen affected by the state ban on gill net fishing be compensated a maximum of $20,000 when the ban takes effect July 1. Holmes Beach City Commissioner Carol Whitmore has drafted an ordinance to place a minimum stay on rental units in residential areas. The ordinance comes after the city's planning commission had recom- mended no restrictions on residential rentals. The Holmes Beach City Commission will hold two special meetings this month on ownership of the T-end canals from 72nd Street to 75th Street. The com- mission will also discuss construction of a new city hall. Temps & Drops ?_ on A.M.I. J Date Low High Rainfall April 3 64 75 0 April 4 60 73 0 April 5 62 84 0 April 6 62 82 0 April 7 70 84 0 April 8 64 84 1.00 April 9 66 76 0 Average Gulf water temperature 750 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. JAY CRAWF D! Friday & Saturday Cath hlih Live both nights! But leave the children at home! Jay's show is very adult oriented. He uses four-letter words like WORK ... BEER ... and LOVE ... As in love that went wrong. Really, really bad wrong. MORE GREAT MUSIC! 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U U a U U U U U U U U U U U a U U U U U U U U U U U U EU PAGE 8 0 APRIL 13, 2005 E THE ISLANDER by Rik at lin- The quiet veteran Like many World War II veterans, Holmes Beach resident Paul Kaemmerlen is reluctant to talk about his wartime experiences. He saw enough action as a foot soldier in the 35th Infantry Division in Europe, lost enough friends and endured enough hardship that it's difficult to talk about his war experiences. But he jokingly said he always figured that he made two mistakes during the war. The first was in 1942 after he had completed his first year at Dartmouth University in New Hampshire. "I went and asked my local draft board in Hudson (New York) if I was going to be drafted, or should.I go back to school. That was my first mistake. They didn't say anything, but a week later, I got my notice," he said. Paul was supposed to get 17 weeks of basic train- ing, but after 13 weeks, he and his comrades were shipped out. "I guess they needed cannon fodder, but that's when I made my second mistake." Because he.knew how to drive a truck, he was asked if he wanted to stay at camp and be a truck driver. "I said 'no,' so they sent me off to the infantry. That was mistake No. 2," he said with a laugh. He ended up as a rifleman carrying an M-1 rifle ,with the 35th Infantry Division that sailed to France in May 1944,just in time for D-Day. "When we landed, we knew the invasion was only. a few days away because everybody was getting ready. We figured we were going, but we were held back for some more training." His division would land on Omaha Beach on July 6, 1944, one month after D-Day. That's when he saw the legendary Gen. George Patton driving a jeep by himself along roads leading from the beach. Paul didn't know it at the time, but the 35th would be assigned to Patton's 3rd Army in its drive across France, and Patton was getting his first look at the green troops that would form one of the most famous Allied armies of the war. "I never met Patton, but we had one officer who Sent to one of his briefings, and he came back and said Patton was the most foul-mouthed guy he'd ever met," remembered Paul with a smile. "He was a character, and we heard about him all the time." But before the 35th Division joined Patton, it had to fight its way out of the Normandy hedgerow coun- try. , "That was the worst fighting because the Germans were dug in and you couldn't get through these -- N Third Army veteran Paul Kaemmerlen of Holmes Bqach, pictured with wife Maryanne, has seldom talked about his World War II experiences, but considers himself very lucky after all the combat he experienced as part of Gen. George Patton's 3rd U.S. Army. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin hedgerows. That was real, real tough fighiini." In late July, however, Patton's army broke out at St. Lo and began liberating huge chunks of French ter- ritory as the Germans retreated before the onslaught. The 35th and Paul were right there. S"We were moving fast, sometimes 30 to 60 miles .a day. Other times we'd slow down, but only for a day or two." Although he saw plenty of action, Paul is still un- comfortable talking about it. "I lost a lot of good friends. I was lucky. I never even got seriously wounded. I had a lot of close calls, but let's not talk about those. Some things are best left unsaid. I got shot at and I did some shooting and let's leave it at that." One lucky break came when he broke his glasses and his long-distance vision was impaired. He went to his company commander and said he didn't want to shoot any of his own men by accident, so the CO as- signed him to kitchen duty and the mail room. As a mail clerk, he often had to return mail because the man had been killed in action or was seriously wounded. It gave him a new perspective on combat. "We were all scared when we first started, but we eventually settled down. After a while, you just became fatalistic. You figured if you were there long enough, you'd get it." He had no sympathy for some tough-talk- ing sergeants in the company who "turned chicken" their first week in combat. "We would do anything not to let our buddies down, and those guys just chickened out right away," he remembered. Paul even figured out that the turnover rate in his rifle company was 700 percent by the time the war ended. "So, I was lucky. Maybe that time on kitchen and mail duty kept-me from 'getting it.' I don't know." Eventually, Paul's glasses were fixed and he re- turned to his rifle company, this time assigned to the mortar platoon. By September 1944, the 3rd Army front lines, al- though just a few miles from the German border, had become "stationary" as fuel and supplies were diverted from Patton and other Allied armies for the ill-fated Market-Garden operation to cross the Rhine River at Arnhem in Holland. But in December 1944, the Germans began their last offensive of the war near Bastogne, Belgium, and the 35th Division was called to head the relief effort. It was the Battle of the Bulge. Paul remembers moving north by truck and on foot -hundreds of miles in extremely cold weather and snow, engaging the Germans along the way, until the division reached Bastogne and relieved the 101st Airborne Di- vision. Of course, the 101st still claims to this day they didn't need relief, said Paul with another laugh. "But remember, the GI in the 35th was in combat every day until he got killed or seriously wounded," noted Paul. The 35th never got sent to the rear area for reoutfitting and a few months rest like the airborne di- visions. After Bastogne, the 35th headed east to Germany in Patton's drive to cross the Rhine River. "After we got across the Rhine, we began to think we might make it. The German resistance was defi- nitely slowing. They were sending out old men and young kids to fight us, and we didn't like shooting at these kids. But they didn't mind surrendering to us, because the Russians were coming the other way." When the war in Europe ended on May 7, 1944, Paul and his company were past the Elbe River, sup- posed to have been- the demarcation line between Al- lied and Soviet forces. "We were just 40 miles from Berlin, but we were under strict orders not to go there because the Russians were going to liberate the city. We didn't mind that order at all. We. were one happy bunch." The happiness turned a bit sour when a lot of men were sent back to the United States, but those like Paul, who didn't have enough points for a discharge, were told the division would train for the invasion of Japan. "That didn't make us too happy, but one day in early August, we heard about the atomic bomb that had been dropped on Japan. We figured that would end the war and you've never seen a happier bunch of guys celebrate when Japan surrendered." Paul was eventually discharged from the Army and returned to Dartmouth, graduating in 1949. He met his future wife, Maryanne, on a blind date that year, They now have three children and three grandchildren. After graduation, Paul went into the hotel and res- taurant management business in New England, even- PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN. , SMu rl,:,.,i i I WHY LEAVE THE R:Inc r Silh, ISLAND?? -. -.,rl,," Frirmd Art WE HAVE IT HERE! eNIc.n PtlXEry S iDi 'hes,3 Lgh. liXON FAR 'S SFIilm Tr,,i Ewroughr Iron rr r ,i h '.ui Tr, POr R'.k, Tabl.i "-, LOCAL PRODUCE Ch3 i arin d Mor r .. 5704 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH 778-4441 A-AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALONoSPA experience spa 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 778.5400 54, -' Vpc 'I 'Pr+l~~ I -i Illp&R ~_ 1 THE ISLANDER M APRIL 13, 2005 U PAGE 9 Island cleanup, picnic Saturday; golf later The Great American Cleanup hits the Anna Maria Island area this weekend, along with a picnic and en- tertainment. Next weekend, Earth Day and golf. Saturday, April 16, will see hundreds of civic- minded people picking up trash along streets, roadsides and, in our area, mostly from the Gulf beaches and bay shores. It is open to anyone without prior registration, just show up at 9 a.m. at the site serving the area you prefer. After the cleanup, a "multicultural picnic" will be hosted from noon to 3 p.m. by the cleanup sponsor, Keep Manatee Beautiful, at Palmetto's Sutton Park, 10th Avenue West and Seventh Street West. The Sha- man Band will provide entertainment. The following Friday, April 22, will be Earth Day around the country and Keep Manatee Beautiful will celebrate it with a golf tournament at River Club Golf Course, 6600 River Club Road. Bradenton. The shot- gun start will be at 1 p.m. with many prizes at stake, including a Hyndai Tiberon from Buchanan Jenkins, An awards dinner will be at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's new Par Four the Course at the River Club. Also cleaning up their areas Saturday will be vol- unteers in Palmetto, Rye Wilderness Park in Parrish, Greatest Generation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 tually becoming owner of several successful ski lodges in Vermont. Paul's parents had retired to Longboat Key and he and his family were frequent visitors. He retired first to Bradenton in 1981, then he and Mary Ann moved to Holmes Beach in 1986 to be on the water and play ten- nis. "Obviously, I was very lucky. I was one of the few original guys left in the company when the war ended. It's always been tough to talk about the war, even now. 'There are a lot of things we don't need to talk about, especially all the guys who didn't come back. They are the heros. "But I'm proud of my service. I don't regret any of it. I was just one of the lucky ones who came home." Just another member of The Greatest Generation. "The Greatest Generation" column is for Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any al- lied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philip- pines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978. WIN A '2005 F2 ' MUSTANG C OR $15,000 CASH 2nd place: A week in St. Marten (air not included) 3rd Place: $300 cash Only 1',250 tickets to be sold, $50 each To purchase: Send check payable to: Church of the Trinity 755 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota FL 34243 or call (941) 355-0847 to charge to credit cards: Name: Address: Phone: ,limiir hi.- 'Raffle is open to citizens or permanent residents of the USA, 18 years of age or older. Payment of all applicable Federal, State and Local taxes are responsibilityof, and must be paid by the winnerss. r.'inii-,, I .I rl .. uci It lil Re ,u: ii I.,.T|,. I 1iii stating the value of the prize. No purchase necessary, winners need not be present to win. Cleanup volunteers are sought Saturday to pick up trash on the Island and elsewhere. Emerson Point Conservation Park in Bradenton, and Terra Ceia. Cleaner-uppers for Anna Maria Island and Cortez are to gather at 9 a.m. at: Beach House Restaurant parking lot, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Kingfish Boat Ramp alongside Manatee Avenue at the Holmes Beach end of the bridge. Palma Sola Causeway at pa. ilions on the north side of the road. In Cortez, at the FISH Preserve across Cortez Road from the entrance to Sunny Shores. This will be the 20th annual cleanup in the United States, designed to rally volunteers to eliminate litter, graffiti and blight from public places. Last year, 2.3 million volunteers collected 150 million pounds of lit- ter nationwide, while 1,328 Manatee County volunteers picked up 273,323 pounds of trash. Additional details may be obtained at 795-8272. Manatee County is suffering a shortage of O- negative and A-negative blood, and a call is going out for donors. Even given the best of circumstances, it-will take a week to recover from the shortage, said a spokesperson for the Manatee Community Donor Center. "Blood usage by local patients has continued high, making worse an already critically low supply," said Tim Malone, technical director. "Hospital orders are being shorted to maintain emergency supplies as blood is being imported from other regions. "As of now we have a one-day supply of O- negative and have no A-negative on the shelves. The availability of blood for importation is limited in Florida. We have imported more than 450 units of red blood cells in a week for local patients." Healthy people age 17 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can be donors. The nearest do- nor centers are Blake Medical Center, 2020 59th St. W., and the main donor center at 216 Manatee Ave. E. There will be a blood drive on Anna Maria Island June 11 and 12. A donor may provide blood every 56 days, which gives enough time for people to donate now and in the Island drive. Full information may be obtained by calling 746-7195. WINGS BY HANH KIEN And limited edition prints by well-known local artists 30% OFF 5 DAYS ONLY! Wednesday thru Sunday! Located in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 6605 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton rrOpen 1am-6pm Wednesday-Sunday Oriinl 0,In O I5-LE1 *., iOpepnay ay YOU'LL BE TICKLED PINK SWhen you see the all new BEACH SHOP BETTER THAN EVER! WE HAVE IT ALL! S- !mii,iar BeJach S'lhoc', and .-iindals. Fne Q, iatl F..-l-.I-,- t 1.'- c s r.._ A rt las-_ E,.ca]h T ', Ttur.qu,_j i .lT', - Dol_ -.u'. 'nr-r _i eat7-hirt i an.1 m uch n,'ri; -, I" ; -- ll' ... c . ,-^-4 nr Mantieh e Aa6emte eni arnid tWi~ Gulf begins 78-442';&' atthe Manatee County public beiach b . I - Fun Fashions Unique Gifts * From cruisewear to beachwear Hals, sandals, jewelry Dolls, candles & pottery Suncatchers & windchimes Nautical section including ships, birds, fish, seashells, manatees and morel Year-Round Christmas Shop Featurr,g Florida and .nna .Maria Ilornd-themed ornaments .In 228 EastSayDrive tsr^:1B~$:. r 7i -:W In the Anna Maria tsfan Cenritre l 77&4 66&";::- Blood shortage critical in county PAGE 10 0 APRIL 13, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Curves SPRINGjRoN! SPRING ACTION Our Exclusive Quickfit Circuit J takes only 30 minutes J burns body fat, not lean muscle J strengthens muscles and - cardiovascular systems E-E Give us 30 minutes, 3 times a week and you WILL see results! 4228 60th St. W., Bradenton 794-2878 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 779-2878 HOT-DIGGITY DOG DAY Wednesday *April 13 *10am-6 Hot dogs! Buy One SGet One FREE! OPEN Wednesday thru Saturday 10-6 Over 140 shops including food, crafts, clothing, fresh produce, unique.boutiques and much more! Isl airdl IIllIavyers Open Auditions: 7:30pm Sunday April 17 Play Dates: July 13-17 MNach Rdo Jboir Nothing Men and Women of All Ages Director Kelly Woodland: 794-8762 Co-Producers The Islander and Deryll Gross Island Players Gulf Drive & Pine Ave. Anna Maria All your landscape needs SFertilizer Pine Bart0 * MultCh Stone a Soil SLoppers Pruners SWheelbarr ows * Rakes * Shovels SCrona Tools " Woif-Garten SLittle Giant Ladders Open Monday thru Friday 7-4:30, Saturday 7-noon 8708 Cortez Road W. (941) 792-9099 Up to Chiles challenge Donors pledging $10.000 or more on the "challenge" of Ed Chiles to the capital building campaign of the Anna Maria Island Community Center at the Center's Affaire to Remember included, left to right, Carol Barnett of Publix and Islanders Rhea Chiles, Fran Boyd and David Teitelbaum. Chiles took over the event's former "cash call" and raised $368,600 in cash and pledges payable over the next 10 years for the building fund. Islander Photos: Nancy Ambrose Three diamonds, cheers' Affaire to Remember "Diamond sponsors" Jo Ann and Charles Lester with Center executive director Pierrette Kelly. Affaire raises $72 Led by Ed Chiles and Trudy Moon, the 2005 Affaire to Remember brought $726,600 to the coffers of the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Chiles led the "cash call" that raised $368,000 in cash and pledges payable over the next decade for the capital campaign fund, which will go into the new building for the Center. Moon chaired the Affaire again this year, and Cen- ter executive director Pierrette Kelly credited her "hard work, passion, commitment and enthusiasm" with the success of the major fundraiser for the Center. Moon also contributed a chuckle over her contri- Awwwww, shucks Auctioneer Bobby Smith and the Center's Scot Dell congratulate yellow lab "Puppy Love" for its choice of a new owner, Stewart Moon Jr. Actually, Stewart's parents, Trudy and Stewart Sr., donated the puppy, then couldn't part with it and won the bidding at $2,000. Vested fun A "loud" and colorful vest has made the rounds in the community among high bidders several years running at the Center's Affaire to Remember, including this year's winner, Carol Barnett, center, with past winners, left to right, Bob Johnson, Ed ;2Edwards, Stewart Moon Sr. and John Home. 6,600 for Center bution to the live auction she bought the puppy for $500 and donated it to the live auction, only to be over- come with affection for the pup and make the winning bid of $2,000 for it. The silent and live auctions raised $188,000 for the Center operating fund and an anonymous donor added $170,000 for a partial match to the live auc- tion. The raffled diamond went to a woman identified by the Center only as "Ms. Gunn," and Kendra Presswood won the 42-inch plasma flat-panel television set do- nated by the Lutz, Bobo & Telfair law firm. PLACE YOUR RDER NOW! 2, )'off Mother's rings and pendants! Great gift ideas! Gift certificates available. Jewelry & Watch Repair 7358 Cortez Rd. W. W 798-9585 -m Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 Accepting all major credit & ATM cards Island-garden tour success, $4,900 for orchestra The tour of outstanding Island gardens \\as such a success for the Anna Mfaria Island Communit% Chorus and Orchestra thaf sponsors are already planning a re- peat next ,ear. Monica Fleisch of the tour committee said the e ent raised $4.900 for the musical aggregation, ith 260 appreciate% e ,isitors meandering through the five gardens that homeowners opened to the public. "A special very appreciated addition \\as the mu- sic played bN nimember ot the orchestra at lihe Siam Gardens." said Karen Locki\ ood, \\ ho chaired the com- mittee. Boating skills, seamanship program on schedule Coast Guard Au\iliai\ Flotilla 81 %ill offer its course in boating skills and seamanship staring Nla\ 3 at the auxiliary's building in G.T. Bra\ Paik. 5si01 33rd Ave. Ct. W., Bradenton. The course \\ ill be for four weeks e\er\ Tuesda\ and Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. The program is free. but there is a $35 charge for textbooks. To regis-- ter and receive further information, call 753-4-83 or 798-9544. Family caregivers to meet at Island Branch Library The Famil) Caregiver Support Group'sponsored by Meals on Wheels Plus will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16. at the. Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. It is open to anyone caring for an older friend or fail5 member x% ith chronic health or nlemor prob- lems. Detai ,,are available at 747-4655. Woman's Club honoring past presidents at luncheon The Womnan's Club of Ann a hlMaia Island \% ill honor all past president at a poluick luncheon meeting at noon \\ednesda\ Na\ 4. at the 'Aninal nar Island Cominmutni\ Center. 407 NM.lnolia .-\e.. Anna NMaria. An education scholar-hip \ ill be presented to a locaIl high school ,enior during the luncheon. Members -care to bring a i-\ eied dish and table service. Details are available at 778-6083. Pastorius featured artist at Longboat church Dee Pastorius is the featured artist this month in the gallery of Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, emphasizing watercol- ors and children. The gallery is open from 9 a.m to I pm. Nlonda\ - Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Sunda Details are available at 383-8161. It's all about looking good Fashions elegant apparel to golf attire were modeled by members of St. Bernard's Guild of the Council of Catholic Women, including Jean Stanley complete with golf club, for the enjoyment of the club members and guests at a sell-out fashion luncheon held in the church auditorium. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 13, 2005 0 PA(.E 11 778-4751 8 Engaged Jesica'O L. Trumble andi EIuge e "Eirgi'e" \Ao. L ha i' .i. ailtudc dl their engagement and ittiifiir'ion for a iiddin on Lo.igboatKey, where til arlt in bast- nit s. lDaiueit i of the John A. Tirm,,iits if Wisconsin Dells. 'Vt-.. lht is a professional photographer. The prospLctici' bridegroom is son of Airelia Nock and the late Eugene S. Nock of Sarasota. He is a helicop- ter pilot. They have an entertainment company and a real estate business on Longboat Key. Second Celebrate Longboat Key auction, party Saturday Last year's affair was such a crowd-pleaser that the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is repeating the Celebrate Longboat Key auction gala Saiurday, April 16. the chamber said. It \ ill be from 6 to 10 p.m at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside dining room. $100 per person in- cluding hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and dinner.:Music will be by Big Z and the SophisiiKatz Dress is "smart casual '50ss. A silent auction, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will start the e enin g. followed by a lie auction and danc- ing. The prizes in the.li e auction include a kitchen inaii.co er b\ Kitchcns Direct and a week in the Chil- eanll ine country. Reser'. ations'm a\ be made and detailed informa- tion received by calling 383-2466. Nominations for 'Shining Star' award due on Longboat The deadline is Friday, April 15, for nominations for the "Shining Star" award by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, the chamber has announced. The award is given annually to an outstanding employee of a chamber member in the hospitality busi- ness. Any chamber member, employee, manager or ct usi-omer lma \ nominate prospective \ iinners. Nomina- tiorn mia.\ be turned in at the chamber oilices. 6(54 Gul f oflMeico Drive. The winner will be honored at special luncheon Sat the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort May 12 inotilng National Tourism Week. Additional information may be obtained by calling 383-2466. Islander's film to be shown at UNIFEM festival The first 16-mm film produced by a Manatee Com- munity College class, with two Islanders as co-produc- ers, will be shown Friday, April 15, as a feature of the UNIFEM Fesl\mal in Sarasota. The film, "Cut," was produced by Debra Hussong and Michael Stahr as an experimental narrative about a young woman obsessed with her long black hair. It will be shown at 4:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Players' the- ater, 838 N. Tamiami Trail. UNIFEM is the United Nations Fund for Women, and its mission is to help women in the third world. The subtitle of the festival is "Through Women's Eyes." Additional details may be obtained by calling 284- 1027. Longboat 'nooner' Wednesday A "nooner" for exchanging business cards and networking is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 6814 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Details may be obtained and reservations made by' calling 387-9515. 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com RAIDERS' REEF SHELLS & GIFTS The Island's Largest Selection Shells Shell Craft Supplies Sea Life Mirrors* Jewelry and Handmade Seashell Christmas Ornaments i . 778-321 1 5508 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Across from library MASSAGE I massage in the peace, quiet and convenience of, your home! More than 10 years on Anna Maria Island. Call Nadia 795 887 IITHE MUSEUM SHOPPE A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY FOR ITS PATRONAGE OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND ITS CONTINUED AND FAITHFUL SUPPORT DURING THE RECENT CLOSING OF THE BUSINESS. THANK YOU ALSO FOR THE KINDNESS, COURTESIES, LOVE AND PRAYERS EXTENDED ON THE LOSS OF MY HUSBAND ED HALL. I AM -MOST APPRECIATIVE AND WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. FLORENCE HALL Kisit limm), Rose & Tina! I An extra 10% off for wedding groups 18l e Ra $ L Hours: Mon.-Saf. gam-?Pm Coral Way Plaza (next to Post Office & KFC) 7828 Corfez Read Wesf PAGE 12 S APRIL 13, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Rotary shelterbox display at Anna Maria Elementary The public is invited.to join Anna Maria Elemen- tary School students in supporting the International Rotary Club's shelter box program next week'when the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club will display the con- tents of a shelter box, including a 10-person tent, on the lawn at the school. Students have been participating in several fundraising events for the Rotary Club's Asian tsunami relief efforts. AME fifth-graders in Anne Kinnan's class recently contributed $200 earned at a class car wash to the club's community shelter box challenge that netted $38,000. The results provided more than 65 shelter boxes. Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, April 18 Breakfast: Waffle Stix, Churro, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Breakfast on a Stick, French Toast Sticks with Sausage Patty, Potato Triangles, Apple Slices, Pineapple and Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, April 19 Breakfast: Breakfast Hot Pocket, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit. Lunch: Beef-A-Roni, Pizza Sticks with Marinara, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Steamed Green Beans, Happy Birthday Cupcake. Wednesday, April 20 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Super Donut, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Breaded Chicken Patty on Bun, Hamburger Gravy with Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Veggies with Dip, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Thursday, April 21 Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Tacos with Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese Cup, Turkey Fritter on Bun, Steamed White Rice, Steamed Vegetable Blend, Mandarin Oranges Friday, April 22 'Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pan-style Pizza, Barbecue Rib on Bun, Steamed Corn, Lettuce and Tomato Salad, Mixed Fruit Juice and milk are served with. every meal. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 More Islander classified than any other newspaper! Get rid of unwanted hair PERMANENTLY! 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Each box includes a three-compart- ment tent and basic survival supplies to accommodate 10 people for up to three months, in addition to sleep-. ing bags, water purification tablets,,a five-gallon flat- pack water container, collapsible plastic water carriers, basic cooking and eating utensils, ponchos, a tool kit and multi-fueled cook stove. At 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, students will gather near the display with Rotary Club members for a spe- cial ceremony that will also serve as the final celebra- Student 'shadows' Thomas Aposporos and Matt Liebert, both students at Manatee High School on the staff of the school newspaper, The Macohi, spent part of their spring break "shadowing" news staff members at The Islander. Aposporos also took photos at the beach and wrote cittlines and saw his effort.published in the March 30 Islander. 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The 300 tickets set aside for the dinner and auction at St. Bernard Catholic Church are nearly sold out. Students at the school are finishing up art pieces to r be auctioned, including brightly painted oars showing S off island critters. Also to be auctioned are gift baskets filled with goodies, a $400 membership to Cedars Tennis Center on Longboat Key and a weekend for four at the Tortuga S Inn in Bradenton Beach. For entertainment there will be bona fide hula and tire dancers. Restaurants from Bradenton, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island are donating their own special S dishes for the affair. 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April 1, resisting arrest without violence. A man was arrested for resisting arrest after refusing to give police information about himself and then walking away from police while they were questioning him. April 2, burglary. Police are investigating a burglary at the Gulf Drive Cafe which netted the thief $1,000. The thief smashed the rear window of the business and while inside used a fire extinguisher to break glass located near the front of the business, whidh contained a metal cash register box in small denominations and change. The owner, Wendy Kokolis, said her employees were the only ones who knew where the cash box was located. After the glass case was smashed, a computer fell to the'floor and was damaged. Kokolis said with the cash taken and items that were broken, the loss amounts to $5,000. April 2, drugs. A Palmetto man was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after police no- ticed him and a passenger in his car in Coquina Park at 1:30 a.m. The park closes at 10 p.m. Police arrested Johnny Boyd of-Palmetto after finding marijuana inside a napkin in Boyd's pocket. April 6, information. During a traffic investigation, police discovered that a bus driver for Gulf Coast Ma- rine Institute; Daniel Allwine, was involved in the ac- cident and is a registered sexual offender with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. At the time Accounting Services Financial Statements Secretarial Services . Payroll & Payroll Taxes Income Tax Preparation Electronic Filing of the crash, Allwine was.transporting children. Ac- cording to the report, the executive director of the Gulf Coast Marine Institute told police his school does thor- ough background checks on its employees and Allwine's criminal records had been expunged. Holmes Beach S April 4, theft. A Delaware woman's purse was sto- len after she left it on a towel and went for a walk with her daughter. April 4, driving while license suspended. A Holmes Beach man was arrested and cited for know- ingly driving on a suspended license. April 5, possession of drug paraphernalia. A Holmes Beach woman was arrested during a routine traffic stop and charged with possession of a stem used to smoke crack cocaine. Police stopped a driver be- cause one of his tail lights was out. The officer asked to search the car and the driver agreed. The passenger, Both Guglietti, of Holmes Beach, was arrested for pos- session of the crack stem after police said they saw her drop a pack of cigarettes, which then opened, reveal- ing the drug paraphernalia. April 6, burglary/theft. Credit cards and $200 were stolen from a van. The thief broke into the vehicle through a window left partially open. April 6, residential burglary. A couple lost credit cards and cash to someone who walked into their un- locked apartment. April 6, drugs. Police arrested a man for possession of drugs and paraphernalia after going to the man's apartment to serve an arrest warrant on another man. Tyler Maloy of Holmes Beach was arrested after po- lice went to the apartment and one officer who went to the rear of the apartment saw Maloy with a syringe in his hand and mixing a white powder into a bottle cap. April 7, theft. A man and woman ordered $19.15 worth of foodat Shells and left without paying. The waiter recognized the man as someone he went to school with at Bayshbre. High. April 7, burglary of a vehicle. A woman lost cash, two money orders and a payroll check at a Longboat Key service station when she went in to pay for gas and someone took everything from her glove box. April 9, theft. A woman had her wallet stolen at the public beach. April 9, obstruction. A man was arrested for giv- ing police false identification. April 10, burglary. Someone pried open a soda machine at Cedar Cove Resort and took $10. Obituaries Charles 'Chuck' Kennedy Charles "Chuck" Kennedy, 68, of Ellenton and formerly Bradenton Beach, died April 13. Mr. Kennedy moved to Florida in 1968. He served in the U.S. Marines. He was a supervisor and teacher at Tropicana, and owned many lounges in Manatee County and a trailer park on the Manatee River. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Westside Funeral Home; 204 Seventh St. W., Palmetto. A recep- tion will follow the services at Rocky Bluff Trailer Park, 5709 18th St. E., Ellenton. He is survived by daughters Susan and Laura; son Joseph of Holmes Beach; and six grandchildren. Mildred 'Milly" Leonard Mildred "Milly" Leonard, 70, of Sarasota and formerly Anna Maria Island, died April 8. Born in Milton, Ind., Mrs. Leonard was a graduate of the Methodist Hospital of Indianapo- lis-College of Nursing. She was an active member of Parkway Christian Church, Sarasota. Visitation was April 11 and services April 12. Kicliter FuneralHome was in charge of arrange- ments. She is survived by husband Robert L.; daugh- ter Lori Kline of Anna Maria; sons John and Bob, both of Palmetto, and Ron of Bisbee, Ariz.; sister Marjory Lester of Richmond, Ind.; and four grandchildren. BEN COOPER, E.A. Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 (Located across from Publix) (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com FAT6$CAT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Stain & Odor Control Tile and Grout Color, Cleaning and Stain Control! 778-2882 or 387-0607 www.FatCatCarpetCleaning.com LARRY & NANCY HOUSE, OWNERS Rainbow Title & Lien Inc. 3389 Sheridan Street. 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Fee applies. 1 to 3 p.m. Stepping-stone craft class with Glen LeFevre at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778- 1908. Fee applies.. Thursday, April 14 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: (888) 227-7669. 7p.m. Sarasota Shell Club meeting and sea shell presentation at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 739-0908. - 7:30 p.m. Sierra Club presents animal photog- rapher Larry Allen at Sudakoff Center, University of South Florida, 5700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Infor- mation: 755-4368. : Saturday, April 16 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis club presents "Tips on Safe Sailing" with Holmes Beach Marine Patrol Officer Vern McGowan at Cafe on the Beach, 2200 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Boat Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Fee applies. 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 a.m. Keep Manatee Beautiful Great American Cleanup check-in centers at the FISH Preserve house on Cortez Road, Beach House Restaurant parking lot in Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria City Hall in Anna Maria, Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach and the Palma Sola Causeway pavilions. Information: 795- 8272. 6:45 p.m. Sidewalk Astronomy with the Deep Sky Observers at the South Florida Museum north parking lot, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 518-8659. Monday, April 18 Noon- Anna Maria Island Democratic Club pre- sents "Budget and Trade Deficils: An Economic Per- fect Storm" with the former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Stanley Katz, at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 761-4098. 4 and 7p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical So- ciety Film Festival presentation of "Great Expectations" at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0492 or 778-1514. Free tick- ets required. 7 p.m. Sierra Club conservation meeting at United Bank on Manatee Avenue and 26th Street, Bradenton. Information: 752-3200. Tuesday, April 19 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. 7:30 p.m. Opening night of Powel Crosley The- atre Company's Shakespeare on the Bay featuring "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Powel Crosley Mu- seum, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 722-3244. Fee applies., Wednesday, April.20 9 a.m. Horseshoe games.at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Noon- Anna Maria Island Garden Club lunch at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3665. 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: AARP tax assistance at the Island Branch Li- brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through April 15. Information: (888) 227-7669. 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. Powel Crosley Theatre Company's Shakespeare on the Bay featuring "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Powel Crosley Museum, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, to April 29. Information:-722-3244. Fee applies. Art by Dee Pastorius at the Gallery of All'Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8161. Youth art-classes forages 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: Audubon Society potluck dinner at First Presby- terian Church April 21. Smooth Jazz on St. Armands Circle April 22. Keep Manatee Beautiful Earth Day golf tourna- ment at River Club Golf Course April 22. Sierra Club Earth Day camp-out at Myakka State Park April 22-23. Earth Day Celebration at Felts Audubon Preserve April 23. America's Bbating Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Palmetto, April 23 & 30. "Sip & Shop" at St. Armands Circle April 24. 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The treating of thou- sands of children by the Bishops and others is helping Rotary keep its promise to eradicate polio worldwide by year's end. So far, Rotary has inoculated nearly 1 billion chil- dren around the world, primarily in India. UNICEF, Rotarians and Indians all worked to- gether on this effort and gave drops to 1.3 million chil- dren throughout India. "We went to the slums and we go every 90 days to the same place and redistribute the drops," Win Bishop said. "The problem in India is there are no birth certifi- cates and millions of children are born every year." For the most part, it's like swimming against the current trying to get to every child. Despite that, Patti Bishop said it's a good swim. "It was a wonderful experience," Patti Bishop said. "It makes you realize how lucky we are to live in the United States and how much the rest of the world needs our help. My participation in this project has changed my heart and life forever. "I'd much rather go on a humanitarian effort like this than stay in a luxury hotel. We walked for hours to reach every child in Bareilly. We wore leis of flow- ers given to us by villagers so the people knew we were there to help." The Bishops said the most incredible experience of the trip was going to the Jodphur Limb Camp in Moradabad. It was also the most heartbreaking. One man carried his legless brother into the camp and by the end of the day, the brother walked out on his own. Another little girl did the same, holding a hand of one of the Rotarians who walked her out of camp. What makes the limb camp work is because of a selfless Indian man who invented the artificial limbs used at the camp and didn't patent his invention. That way no one gets royalties off his prostheses and they cost $35 apiece, making it affordable to those who can pay, and cheap for donors to buy to help people who lost limbs to polio. The limb camp serves 150 people a day who re- ceive custom-made limbs capable of allowing them to walk, run, jump and ride'a bicycle, Win Bishop said. Polio is spread through bad sanitary conditions. In many cases, the villages and slums of India have no running water and human waste sits in the streets wait- ing for the next rain to wash it away. Patti Bishop told a story about going into a Mus- lim home and at first being turned away because radi- cal Muslims had been spreading rumors that the Ameri- cans were giving the drops to children to sterilize them. "After meeting me and seeing I was sincere," Patti said, "I guess he believed me that we were there to help." According to Win, what has Rotarians frustrated in their efforts to wipe out polio are the continuing con- flicts, primarily in Africa. "There are five countries where we can't get in because of war," he said. "We do this at our own ex- pense. It's 10 cents a drop and we give them two drops. In the cities, people were passing and tossing children over their heads to Patti so their children could get the drops." Anyone interested in helping can contact Island Rotary by attending its weekly meetings at noon Tues- day at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. +~ From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points inbetween, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go ariquiing' that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. ANTIQUE MALL "10,000 feet of air-conditioned showroom" WE BUY AND SELL ESTATES 1250 10th St. E. Hwy 301 N. Palmetto 729-5282 Dennis Dick, Proprietor Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun noon-5 DEALERS WANTED! Call your advertising sales representative, Rebecca Barnett or Nancy Ambrose, for information! Feature your business here - cash in on The Islander! Call 778-7978. The Olde Post Office Anliques and Eclectiblcs --"- - ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET Neat old stuff! th e parking lot 8m In the 900) blold. 8am- .pl S R 64 E. ilanatee Sunday *April 17 nue East) 817 Manatee Ave E Bradenlon Tues-Sat 10-5 Sun Noon-4pm 708-3500 The WHITFIELD EXCHANGE Consignment Shop Furniture *Antiques Collectibles Accepting Quality Consignments "Simply the Best!" . 6807 14th Street West Bradenton 751-4045 li Tues.-Fri. 10-5 pm Sat. 10-4 pm i Qfo1 (Ille Tti4 S Like Shopping? Like tea pd oo ee?^4&ei fn? Then-you'll LOVE "nny's and .s Jrane E's. Ginny's Antiques & Art, 5602 MarinaDrive, 779-1773 Ginny's & Jane B's Bakery, 9807 Gulf Drive, 778-5170 ~ p---- ~ Ever dream of owning your own business? Restless Natives is for sale, and it could be just what you're looking for on Anna Maria Island. Please come by and see Amy for details! 5314 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-2624 I I L I -I I AWiTques Phntnaraghy Sculptures PAGE 16 0 APRIL 13, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Island Biz The landscaper's advantage Island resident Bill O'Connor is now.managing Landscaper's Advantage at 8704 Cortez Rd. W. offering lawn supplies for Island and west Bradenton homeowners and landscapers. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin 'Advantage' landscapers, homeowners Twenty-year Island resident Bill O'Connor, now living in Cortez, has taken his talents to the landscap- ing business, and that's a definite "advantage" for Is- land homeowners and landscapers in need of supplies and equipment. Bill is now managing Landscaper's Advantage at 8704 Cortez Road W., and the company will hold its grand opening from April 18-23 with a 20-percent dis- ----------------------- SG^allevy C GREAT FOOD AT A GREAT PRICE I r, "" i Serving breakfast and I I 10% I lunch 7 days a week. I O FF I Pinebrook Commons I I 4756 Cortez Rd. W. I WITH THIS AD (941) 761-1646 L T 941)761-1646 ----------- -- -- -- -- ---- _3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 ANY 3 jao99 I I FOOT-LONG $1 I SUBI I U TRY YOUR SUB.:.n L '.'O tr,, 1 i ,:, j \^^ w I fl^ i aeh Where the locals bring their friends! NOW OPEN D BREAKFAST LUNCH Evening entertain 4-8 FRI FISH FRY -2-8 p.m. /', Q' with fries and slaw 0 III-I o, All-you-can-eat $8.95 ***.*****. ****.* OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 count on all tools in stock. "Our major goal is to provide convenience to homeowners and landscapers on'the Island and in west Bradenton," said Bill. At Landscaper's Advantage, customers can drive their truck right into the storage yard to pick up mulch, shell, rip- rap, sand, rock or fill dirt. That's a lot more convenient than driving into Bradenton to Home De- pot, parking your truck, getting a load onto a cart, go- ing back to your truck and loading up. "We're definitely offering convenience. Here, you drive in and we load you up right in the I, rd. and we're a lot closer than the major stores," said Bill. And, he added, prices are competitive, \. ith mnny items at or below the chain-store price. In addition to supplies, Laindcjper's Advantage stocks a full line of tools, including loppers, pruners, saws, rakes and shovels. Brands include Corona, Wolf-, Garten and Little Giant ladders. During the grand opening, Bill will be giving away a fee pair of pruners to everyone who shows up with a business card. Bill is well known to Island residents as he and twin brother George have hosted an annual O'Connor Bowling Challenge for charity for the past 15 years. Store hours are from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information on Landscaper's Advantage, call Bill at 792-9099. Shades of boats -Marty Tupin of Cortez Welding at 12111 Cortez Road W. in Cortez is now building custom boat lift shades that are completely hand-crafted in a unique design for the client. 9 lk.o The best hamburgers and ie coldest mugs of beer 'is side of Heaven." - &ARiss BOuffLl at Geyer, Proprietress w ' OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR., HOLMES BEACH 778.2501 "7 th tl P, S .c S~- .-w Custom boat shading Cortez Welding at 12111 Corte Road W. in Cortez is now building custom boat shades for boats that promise. to look great and keep your boat out of the sun. This is a new concept in boat shades, Marty said. These shades are custom built for the client and not only protect your boat from the sun, but "save you time as there is no need to cover and uncover your boat, just enjoy more time on the water," he noted. In addition, the shades are hand crafted and come in a wide variety of colors and styles. These are ideal for the boat owner who has a dock and lift. No more hassling with putting that boat cover on and off, said Marty. The company can even install a boat cover system on dry land. Marty's custom boat shades are portable, and can be stored when necessary. To reach Marty, call 798-3589 or 727-8867. PLEASE SEE ISLAND BIZ, NEXT PAGE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK kdt:hen 11:30am-1l0pm Full Bar 11:30am til late nile Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza OLD HAMIBURr Pr SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach [4 THE ISLANDER U APRIL 13, 2005 U PAGE 17 Island Biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Not a rough diamond As a young girl growing up in Ohio, Amy Gordon was fascinated by the Gulf of Mexico when her fam- ily came for a vacation, and always wanted to live near the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island. Now, after relocating from Ohio a few years ago with husband Greg and her children, Amy gets to work on the Island, too. 'She's just joined the staff of Dia- mond Shores Realty at 1501 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach. With an extensive background as a private busi- nesswoman, as a logistics administrator and in sales, Amy understands the needs and challenges of her cli- ents. "I want to help others make their dreams come true and share with them a mutual love of our Island para- dise," said Amy. To reach Amy, call 779-1811. Realty raves Wedebrock Real Estate Co. at 3224 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach has named Lisa Varano as its top list- ing agent for March at the Holmes Beach office. The top listing team was Celesete Simms and Dick Rowse, while Tina Rudek was the top listing agent at the company's Longboat Key office at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The top selling agent for Wedebrock in Holmes Beach was Gail Tutewiler, while Tina Rudek took the same honors on Longboat Key. The top selling team was Cindy and Gary LaFlamme at the Longboat Key office. Wagner Realty at 2217 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach has announced that Dave Moynihan was the top Capal bo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $4.89 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET- $6.09 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat* 11 am-1Opm Sunday noon-9 A brother-sister gallery The brother and sister act ofRobert Hill and Anne Hill- Coffinan recently opened the Gallery Cafe at 4756 Cortez Rd. W. in the Pinebrook Commons Plaza. The two are familiar with the Island and Islanders, having spent a number of years working at the Gulf Drive Cafe. The newly refurbished Gallery Cafe will offer breakfast and lunch and mom and dad have promised to help out. For more ifluii;i ii ,n call 761-1746. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose agent for the Island office for March, while Karen Ankerstar took the same title at the company's Longboat Key location at 5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Moynihan was also the sales leader for the Island of- fice, while Jack McCormick won the honor on Longboat Key. Closed volume leaders for March were Becky Smith and Elif Starrett at the Island office, and Helen Bradshaw and Vera Freeman at the Longboat Key location. New to the chamber New Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce members met .fr breakfast April 6 at the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. From left, front row, are Mark Ibasfalean of Sunshine Dock and Seawall; Heidi Rickert ofActue Care Team, the event sponsor; and K.D. of Four Seasons Nail and Skin Care. In the back row, from left, are Jeniffer Peet and Sue Bailey of Bailey Printing, Bill Sanders of UBS Financial Services- and Dennis Clark of Four Seasons Nail and Skin Care. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Real estate transactions Up-to-date Island.real estatetransactions as com- piled by Jesse Brisson for The Islander are available online at www.islander.org. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-win- ning staff member? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at neAws@islander.org. a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, .S i rnp, Panfish and much more. o' Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! S DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY o See you at our docks! S/ Tres CONTINENTAL BISTRO Our new dining area and wine bar are open! Please join us for lunch, brunch or dinner and see what's new, including fashions by Sun and Surf at Wednesday lunch!! Brunch/Lunchl 1-2:30 Wed.-Sun. Breakfast Sunday 8 a.m Dinner from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beacl 778-5320 WE'RE NOT JUST YOUR GRANDDADDY'S FISHING PIEL The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING S 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florid-:--- ~~~~' alm- i. PAGE 18 i APRIL 13, 2005 M'TIHEI LANDER Excellent fishing now, both inshore and out By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing remains excellent both for inshore and off- shore anglers. In the backwater, look for some big, hungry snook, trout and redfish, with an occasional flounder thrown .in. For offshore anglers, the kingfish run is starting to heat up. There are also good reports of mackerel off the beaches, as well as cobia, grouper and snapper. Capt Thon Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he caught snook, redfish and trout last week, as well as some flounder up to 18 inches in Sarasota Bay. Bait-of-choice for Capt. Thom is whitebait and shrimp. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said fish- ing is at its finest right now, with reports of good-size snook, lots of trout and redfish coming from the back- water. Out in the Gulf of Mexico, look for that kingfish run, as well as mackerel, cobia, snapper and grouper. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishers there were catching lots of pompano, redfish, mackerel and a few sheepshead. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said one angler caught a barracuda from the pier last week. Other action includes sheepshead, mackerel and some nighttime snook. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's seeing lots and lots of trout coming to the dock, plus redfish. Billie Mclnnis was able to reel in a 34- inch snook from Terra Ceia Bay for the crab house's catch of the week. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's catching lots of good-size snook, redfish, trout, mackerel and a few flounder. At the Perico Island Bait and Tackle, fishing is excellent with lots of big trout and redfish coming in from the bays, as well as cobia and mackerel from just off the beaches of the Island. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's also getting into lots of big snook, plus Spanish mackerel along the beaches and a few cobia. Capt. Ray Markham with the Flat Back II said that "building toward and following the new moon, the bite was steady with frequent flurries of action on snook, trout, redfish, flounder, bluefish and a few Span- ish mackerel. We are approaching prime time for Spring fishing as water temperatures rise. Large bait schools are moving into the lower Tampa Bay area and south into Terra Ceia and Sarasota bays. Along with those schools, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish follow. Cobia and tarpon show as well, but few have been sighted. Glass minnows are around by the ton, and trout and snook are feeding on them voraciously. Com- ing down the backside of the new moon, we'll see some major dropping tides late in the afternoons. Snook fish- ing should be very good, and fly anglers should have a shot at some quality sight-fishing opportunities. Bot- tomed out tides should produce excellent results for reds and trout." At Skyway Bait & Tackle, the word is sheeps- head, as well as mackerel and redfish coming out of Terra Ceia Bay as well as a few reports of big snook. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he put his clients on a good kingfish run last week. "The kingfish have been up to 4-1/2 feet long," he said. "Our clients have also been catching lots of blacktip sharks that have been up to 7 feet long. We have also been catching mangrove snapper to 7 pounds and lots of gag grouper and red grouper. We have been fishing in 35 to 100 feet of water using a variety of live baits, frozen Spanish sardines and shrimp as bait. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said he's put his SIsland Scooter Rentals MZ Authorized dealer RETRO BIKE ^MW RETRO BIKE R RETRO PRICE 95 B PREP '1,2 IAND FREIGHT German-quality bikes since 1922 60 MPH NO INS. REQ. ,i SILVER SURF 1301 Giulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 726-3163 Killer kingfish Dr. Dick Lyons of Bradenton, formerly of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, caught this 27-pound kingfish while fishing with Capt. Keith Barnett aboard the Bubba Too. Lyons caught the fish using 15-pound-test line. - : .-.-.- --. .-. -.. ... ..... .- .---- % -. .-- .. -_ -. ._- ..-:- :- '- - "- c's^,^, ^,._^.^.- r. ," "j.: - "'aMWIF King-size kingfish Alexandra, 12, and Addison Arnold, 10, with first mate Jarrod Vinyard holding Alexandra's 4 1/2-foot-long kingfish caught while fishing offshore with Capt. Larry McGuire last week on Show Me The Fish Charters. charters onto snook, trout, redfish, flounder and some very big yellowtail jacks. He took Doug Shopa from Battle Creek, Mich., out last week and he caught a 42- inch snook using 10-pound gear talk about a fight! On my boat Magic, we caught snook to 32 inches and redfish to 27 inches. One of our trout, caught by Shirley Popham of Terra Ceia, was 28 inches long and tipped the scale at 7 pounds. We've also been catching flounder to 17 inches and snapper.to 16 inches. Good luck and good fishing. UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube ERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more infor- mation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. Si:;' Gas and Service~t'Sa irtified Full Automotive Repair 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] THE ISLANDER M APRIL 13, 2005 U PA; E 19_, Register now for 'Conference To Die For' Registration is requested for a Ma\ 19-21 mystery n writer's conference in Sarasota: Many of Florida's fa- \orite mister\ authors: will gather to discssi their \ works, meet readers and fans of Florida mysteries, and ,ign books. The e\enm will be ar Holiday Inn- Aiport" and M3irina and is presented by the Sarasota Cointy Film Commission and Circle Books. Authors scheduled to appear include Wa\ neBaiomlnb ("Blood Tide," "All Are Naked"), James 0. Bom I "Walk- ing Money," "Shock Wave"), Don Bruns t"-B:irbidos Heart," "Jamaica Blue"), Tom Corcoran (Alex Rutledge mysteries), Tim Dorsey ("Torpedo Juice," "Stingray Shuffle"), Leslie Glass (April Woo novels), Jonathon King ("The Blue Edge of Midnight," "A Killing Night"), Peter King (Gourmet Detective and culinary mysteries), Jeff Lindsay ("Darkly Dreaming Dexter," "Deeply De- voted Dexter"), Joanne Meyer ("Fortune Cookie," "Heav- enly Detour"), Barbara Parker ("Suspicion of Rage," "Suspicion of Innocence"), Les Standiford ("Raw Deal." "Bone Key"), James Swain (Ton\ Valentine no\ els i. and Diane Vogt (Judge Wilhemina Carson series ). There will also be speakers on forensic and DNA evidence. Cal Branch, noted John D. MacDoniald expert. will discuss the influence of iacDonald on the m \stery genre and today's authors. Anyone interested may register by calling the Sarasota County Film Commission at 941-955-0991. Conference registration is $99 and includes all panels and discussions, two continental breakfasts, a boxed lunch Friday and an opening night reception. As part of the conference, the Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter will hold a luncheon meeting on Saturday immediately following the conference. SCall today and I'll see you in May. 'Dead of night' highlights. one of Florida's worst problems Florida mystery-author Randy Wayne White gen- erally hits the highs and lows of the state's environmen- tal issues in his novels. In his newest book, "Dead of Night." White brings to the forefront the dangers posed by importation of non-native plant and animals into the state and country. SExotic species generally don't have any natural predators, and therefore breed or expand unchecked. I won't spoil White's story, but I will give you an excerpt to whet your interest. S"Four or five thousand exotic plant species have al- read\ established tiemselkes in the United Sties,. along with a couple of thousand exotic animals, all reproducing. Annually, these ex\otic cost us nullions a \ear. because jt e must assume the aggressive role of artificial predator. "Devastating examples of fecund-select exotics, came to mind: "The gypsy moth \ as brought to the Uniied States from France b. an entomologist who hoped to cross them \ith indigenous moths and create better silk. A few g. psy moths escaped multiplied, multiplied again. They were soon an unchecked cloud that defoliated entire forests throughout New England. "In the 1950s, government biologists turned calam- ity into cataclysm when they began spraying DDT to kill the moths. It took much too long for officials to Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 'Troper golf attire required" www.linksatdreenfieldplanttion.com Above SR'64 2 miles east of 1-75 Exit 220 [old Q] Bradenton, FL Call, 747-94.32. .-Tee"Tiryies 7 DAYS in advance QHNGE 6-05 I Sadmit that DDT also decimated our native insect and bird populations. Several species were poisoned to the brink of extinction eagles, brown pelicans and osprey among them. "Dragonflies, which prey voraciously on mosqui- toes, were among the earliest of DDT's casualties, so mosquitoes bred out of control which required spray- ing heavier concentrations of the chemical. "DDT is a potent carcinogenic, readily absorbed through the cell walls of pasture grasses, ripening veg- etables and herbaceous fish. It also seeped into our water -systems. A generation of children grew up drinking DDT- laced milk and water and eating DDT-contaminated food. Unknown thousands of that generation are still suffering the effects. All because of an exotic moth. "In Florida and neighboring states, there are too many examples of noxious exotics that breed, travel and destroy, unhampered by natural checks: The Cu- ban tree frog, the walking catfish, several species of tropical fish and, recently, the Indo-Pacific species of lionfish dangerous because its spines are lethal "Brazilian fire ants are some of the most vicious little bastards on Earth, and among the most ecologically de- structive. The ant, named for its fiery, bite, entered via ship through Mobile, Ala., in the 1930s the beginning of a long, slow nightmare. Fire ants sprout wings during their. breeding cycle, can travel miles during mating flights, and hatch copious numbers of eggs. "The ant was soon killing local populations of na- tive insects, whole-colonies of ground-nesting birds, and infant mammals, as they ate their way into neigh- horing states. Ironically .nd sadly I've yet to hear of an environmental group that has aimed its financial or political guns at this biological cancer. Annually, fire ants destroy more indigenous species than the most heartless of developers." Deep-sea fish farming feud looms Watery battle lines are being drawn over a proposal to open fish farming in the open oceans. Proponents hope to raise fish in huge nets affixed to derelict oil productions platforms in federal waters around the country, including oil rigs in the eastern Gulf of Me\ico b' Lousiana. Misisippi or Texas. Currently. the ocean fish fanning is limited to state %waters and nma be conducted thanks to proposed state permits. Advocates of the "mariculture" program said the farming would offset an estimated $7 billion deficit in the nation's trade \\ ith other nations for fish. Similar farming has been tried and is successful in Korea, Tai- "MAGIC" Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1 107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed Capt. Mike Heistand *USCG Licensed wan and China. The oil rigs make a perfect anchor for the fish farms: It's a solid base to tie the nets onto, there is. plenty of room to store fish food, lots of winches and other heavy equipment to aid in the harvest, and even quarters for workers to live in as they till the seas. Opponents paint a more grim picture of oceango- ing feedlots filled with pollutants. The fish food would be concentrated in small areas, providing a pollution "pulse" to the oceans. There is also the problem of genetically problematic fish escaping the nets and ad- versely interacting with the wild population. Pollution and genetic concerns were the basis for Florida officials to reject a proposal last year by some Pinellas County entrepreneurs to create a fish farm off- shore of Anna Maria Island. The group had hoped to anchor nets to the bottom and, using scuba divers, feed the fish until they were big enough to harvest. It would have been the first such fish farm in U.S. deep waters -.the proposal called for the mariculture facility to be in about 45-foot depths. Sandscript factoid Speaking of endangered species, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be updat- ing- the state's imperiled species listing process later this week. The group said if the proposed updates are approved "Florida will have the most effective, sci- ence-based, recovery-oriented process in the world." Part of the program involves bringing in guidelines ,established by the International Union for the Conser- vation of Nature, a globally recognized process. The proposed updates will further strengthen the process by involving a biological review panel throughout the evaluation process and requiring an additional peer review of that panel's assessment. Horseshoe winners Winners in the April 9 horseshoe games were Adin Shank of Bradenton and Carol Watson of Anna Maria City. Runners-up were Bill Starrett of Anna Maria City and Karl Thomas of Bradenton. Winners in the April 6 games were Mike Duff of Holmes Beach and Bruce Munio of Bradenton. Run- ners-up wereTom Skoloda of Anna Maria City and Jim Spencer of Bradenton. The weekly contests get under way every Wednes- day and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. Anno Moarih 2slVna39ies Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Apr 13 2:20 2.3 10:34 -0.1 Apr 14 3:02 2.2 11:42 0.0 Apr 15 3:56 2.1 FQ Apr 16 1:02 0.0 5:12 2.0 - Apr 17 -- 2:09 0.0 6:51 1.9 - Apr18 11:15 1.4 3:05 0.1 8:27 1.8 2:14 1.3 Apr 19 11:08 1.5 3:44 0.1 9:41 1.8 3:23 1.0 Apr20 11:08 1.6 4:16 0.2 10:40. 1.8 4:14 0.7 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later OPEN HOUSE WAVES April 16* 2-6pm BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB Seafood Shack Dock Unlimited Boating!! Hors d'oeuvres & Beverages FREE BOAT RIDES 2-5 PM SATURDAY Use any of our boats at anytime. We pay for everything except the fuel. The best alternative to buying or renting a boat! (941) 376-4541 Q(A t Wt w! 4110 127 Streel W Cortez (Next to the Seafood Shack) ti'f. m .ri-hbralClutb :on,, WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL -CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 12044 Cortez Rd.,.W. CRC049564 PAGE 20 E APRIL 13, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Puck drops on first Anna Maria Islanders roller hockey By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter The puck dropped and the action commenced in the first-ever games of the Anna Maria Islanders Roller Hockey League at-the Anna Maria Island Community Center. The end-to-end action got started Saturday, April 9, when Home True Value Hardware, Play It Again Sports and the Anna Maria Sun teams laced 'em up for a couple of games. Though the experience and talent levels vary greatly from player to player, there was no shortage, of fun for players, parents and fans that took part in the inaugural games. The Sun captured a pair of games to seize the early Lead in the standings for the league, which will run until. the end of May. The Sun took on Play It Again Sports in its second game of the afternoon and came away with an exciting 7-6 victory. Early on it appeared as if the Sun would skate away with an easy victory after Giorgio Gomez skated in alone to beat Play It Again keeper Rasheed Waliagha for a 1-0 lead. Minutes later, Wally Stern finished off a beautiful drop pass from brother Trey Stern to give the Sun a 2-0 lead. Play It Again Sports' Broderick West halved the Sun lead when he scored from the right slot two min- utes later, but Wally Stern answered when he stole the puck and banked it off the wall to elude one defender before beating Waliagha near post for a 3-1 Sun lead. The Sun extended its lead when Wally Stern car- ried the ball behind the Play It Again Sports goal and attempted wrap-around goal, but Waliagha playing his first game in goal made the save. Unfortunately he couldn't hold onto the ball and Trey Ster poked the loose ball past him and into the goal for a 4-1 lead. Play It Again Sports' Patrick Anderson then took things into his own hands when he won the face-off and split the defense before beating Sun goalie Max Miller top shelf to cut their deficit to 4-2. Trey Stem restored the Sun's three-goal advantage when he got loose on a breakaway. Waliagha made a AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL t -- S', .PASTOR BILL GROSSMAN =- Worship Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. harveychurch@earthlink.net 300 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach 779-1912 2 blocks north of Bridge Street Clock Tower * *y s -? ^^ ^ "- .i.. ..-! ../ ;;: '. The Simn's Wally Stern pulls up and prepares to shoot while Home True Value Hardware's Troy Koszewski applies defensive pressure during Islanders roller hockey action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. couple of saves, but Stern kept whacking away at the loose puck before finally-getting it past the Play It Again Sports goalie for a 5-2 lead. Trey Stern then stole the puck a couple of minutes later, skated into the cor- ner and hit a great behind-the-back pass to Wally Stern, who roofed Waliagha for a 6-2 Sun lead. Facing a four-goal deficit, Play It Again Sports rallied. Anderson started the rally when he stole the Glor" Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA SPastor Tamara Wood Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 am & 10 30 am Worship Service Children's Sunday School & Nursery a 10 30am S$ '. Adult Bible Study 9 anm 4 S I l gi lOniao-ii.ellj.cIrarirni 4'"'" 6608 Marina Drioe Holmes Beach l?1t ^778-1813 puck deep in his own end and skated up the right side before dropping the puck to a trailing Matt Shafer, who finished to pull to 6-3. Wally Stern got loose on a one-on-one with Waliagha, but the Play It Again Sports goalie stoned, Stern with a great save. Anderson picked up the loose PLEASE SEE SPORTS, PAGE 22 xauser Hfemorial Urmnmntitt (dipxrcl An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. 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News about the island .cities', happenings, stories about Island folks, kids, real estate and the best classified section of any local paper. Visit us at 5404 Marina DriVe, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach - or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org The Islander SINCE 1992 Beautiful 3BR/2BAhome with private dock. No bridges to Gulf. New kitchen, bathrooms, windows and doors. Newly painted inside and out. Tile floor throughout. Near white sandy beaches, shops and restaurants. $729,900 Contract Pending .- .-. ... 'lim ..':, '. j ,,"; "'..: 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. Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. Advertising works great in The Islander. ANNA MARIA %ISLAND W REAL ESTATE LLC PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulffront com- plex. Beautifully turnkey furnished, totally reno- vated. This is an outstanding unit in one of the Island's finest condominiums. Jacuzzis, tennis, se- cured heated pool, under-building parking. Gor- geous walking beach. $879,900. GULFFRONT MARTINIQUE NORTH 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Beautifully renovated, all new! Ceramic tile, turnkey furnished, deluxe kitchen, niew windows, power storm shutters and garage. Panoramic view of the Gulf, the beach and from the east balcony- the-Skyway Bridge. Walk to restaurants and shopping center. Elegant! $995,000. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS Fromn $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA MLS S ISLAND REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Iif-.Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 9&Z the 4s6toe4t "dieP" rr 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 morel All less than a block to the beach. This home won't last long. Call today! $649,900. S. ... '. . , RUNAWAY BAY, updated 1 BR/1 BA condo just steps to the beach. Great rental property. Turnkey furnished, heated pool, tennis courts and community fishing dock. $355,600. THE TERRACE A tastefully done 2BR/2BA turnkey condo with a heated pool, beautiful landscaping, private garage and only a block to the beach on the west side of Gulf Drive! Great income potential! $459,000. 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 9 -.0-_I . DELIGHTFUL ISLAND DUPLEX Great location just one block from the beach on a quiet street. Each sidehas 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. CALL TODAY! 1 (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com 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. ^.^Vsain.* g..gjSSlaCiSSS^'& S -r -*E LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Older mobile home to rehab or replace. Third house from the bay with beautiful view. Deeded rights to boat ramp. Lot 75x130. $225,000. 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. 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. 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. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman 941-778-6696 Norm an i4 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty IN HOLMES BEACH S www.mikenormanrealty.com 'iHE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 13, 2005 M PAGE 21 Simply the Best 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. :-PAGE'2B- APRIL 13, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Sports CONTAIN ED FROM PAGE 20 puck aid skated up the right side where he beat Sun goalie Miller with a wrist shot to pull to within 6-4. Shafei and West almost teamed up to pull Play It Again Sports to within a goal when Shafer found West in the crease, but Miller made the save for the Sun in goal to keep their two-goal lead. Play It Again Sports pulled to within one goal when Anderson stole the ball, skated up the middle and juked Miller to make it 6-5 with time running out. The Sun responded with a strong offensive push, but Jonah Castor broke up the three-on-one breakaway to temporarily deny the Sun. Darren Phillips hustled into the corner and stole the puck back and beat Waliagha near post to give the Sun a 7-5 lead as time ticked away. West answered with a goal immediately following the face off to pull to within 7-6, but the final whistle blew with the Sun hanging on for its second one-goal victory of the day. Sun 3, True Value 2 Wally Stern scored a pair of goals and Trey Ster added one as the Sun defeated Home True Value Hard- ware 3-2 in the first youth roller hockey game at the Center. True Value was led by t\ o goals from Zachary Facheris in the loss. Tie game punctuates return to Little League action Duncan Real Estate and Morgan Stanley battled to a five-inning, 6-6 tie on Friday, April 9, following the spring break, thanks to a league-mandated time limit that prevented starting another inning. -Troy Koszewski led Duncan at the plate with a 2- for-3 performance that included an RBI single in the Don't be last with an offer, call me FIRS i Deborah L. Brady (813) 810-7270 125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach toll free (866) 316-7253 www.firstinbradenton.com Morgan Stanley's Matt Bauer slides safely into second as Duncan Real Estate shortstop Jordan Sebastiano corrals the high throw during Little League action at the Center. first and one run scored. Teammate Jordan Sebas tiano added a double and two runs scored for Duncan, which also received a double from Glenn Bower in the tie. Kyle Crum and Jake Rappe each added a single to the Duncan offensive attack. while e Rappe pitched a com- plete-game four-hitter. Matt Bauer had an RBI double and one run. scored and Blake Rivers came through with an RBI triple and one run scored to lead the Morgan Stanley offense in the tie: Martine Miller added a.single for Morgan Stanley, which also received runs from K.atie Hunt and Zach Even. . ;Duncan 9. \MNIFD 3 Southpai\ Glenn Bom er pitched a complete game to shut down the West NManatee Fire District offense. allo\ ing only four hits and three runs \ while striking out nine to earn the pitching \ictor) Jordan Sebastiano provided the bulk of the Duncan Real Esate offense. going 2-for-3 including a triple and t,\o runs scored. while e catcher Kxle Crum added a pair of singles and one run scored. Tre\or B\ strom singled and scored a pair of runs for Duncan. which also received a single from Austin Wash and one run apiece from Glenn Bower and Troy Koszewski in the \ victory. Trent Marshall went 2-for-3 including an RBI single and one run scored and Justin Succa added a pair of singles to lead the WMFD offense. Tommy Price and Max Moneuse each scored one run for WMFD in the loss. WMFD 11, Morgan Stanley 7 Nine-year-old Elijah Toussaint pitched an effective three innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out six to help WMFD to its first win on the -season Monday, April 4. Joey Hutchinson pitched the final two innings and allowed two hits and four runs to nail down the victory for WMFD. Tommy Price went 2-for-4, including an RBI double and three runs scored to lead WMFD, which also recei\ ed a.single and two runs scored from Jonah Castor and a single and one run from Alex Burgess. Hunter Parrish added two runs scored, while Shawn Conover, Toussaint and Michael Dolan each crossed the plate once for WMFD. Zach Even had a huge game at the plate for Mor- gan Stanley, going 3-for-3 including an RBI triple and two runs scored, while Daniel Janisch provided some excitement when he connected on an inside-the-park home run in the first inning. Matt Bauer added a single and two runs scored and Giorgio Gomez had an RBI single to round out the WMFD offense in the loss.' MEnio1 the Charm... Gabe Buky 941-374-5772 ., AM .. l .a.' C set 'ro.i .. Buky Best Team! Charles Buky Best Properties! 941-228-6086 Come see us at 5604-B Marina Dr., Holmes Beach View our Web site: www.annamariaparadise.confi GaIle Simyson Schulz... BROKER, ASSOCIATE, PROPERTY MANAGER ... of this unique two-story home in the heart of Bradenton's prestigious "River District." 4,000 sf, 4-6BR/4BA with hardwood floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, guest quarters and master suite with decks offering river views. One-of-a-kind charm! $585,000. OPEN HOUSE APRIL 16 & 17 1-4PM 223 21st St. W., Bradenton (941) 746-2464 Island Living . a i,'I- KN. -"\_...- ANNA MARIA ISLAND 4BR.'3BA home, all new with aweisme views and 245 feet on Birnini Bay. Pool, bo:al dock, lift, sailboatl after ind eilra large lot. $2.895,000. ... has some fabulous properties available for rent! Holmes Beach Vacation Rentals: 2BR/2BA condo, heated pool. 2BR/2BA Gulf Sands Gulffront condo, heated pool. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Bay carnallronil liCme wilh 175 ieel n te":'l l wi after. OQ lailv renovating i hLilighOul' Ihis ,paCiOiis 4BR home Woojd-bLrriri g tr-placre pool. dock, lilt anrd deep water $1,995 i00 There are 35 homes for sale that are canal, bay or beachfront, starting at $479,000. (941) 387-1864 Coldwell Banker Previews 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34229 Bradenton Annual Rentals Two unfurnished units available in Pebble Springs. Spacious 3BR/2BA ground-level condos. Walk out the door to the pool. Conveniently located. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX FOR SALE suffered at $450,000 Call for details, 778-4847. Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www. j ima nderson rea -ty. co m e-mail : j imsrealtyco@ a o l .com Lovingly cared for 2BRi2.5BA 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 ,. 941-812-3455 I L. DUNCAN S" "''" Real Estate, Inc. 310 Pine Avenue P 0. Box 199- Anna Maria, F 34S16 Office 7790 790304 Fa7 8 Toll Free 86-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com THE ISLANDER M APRIL 13, 2005 0 PAGE 23 J7- - S i -OC k3u -p2-4i *' ,,'~ .''. .7)7 -; J Tennis farewell The fourth annual Alan James Memorial Tennis Tournament was judged a huge success by partici- pants. Following the day on the courts, players convened at the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria, where the crew bid farewell to Mary and Rod Jordan, pictured, who are moving to South Carolina. Islander Photo: Courtesy Neville Clarke Anna Maria Island Little League schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) April 13 6:30 p.m.. Morgan Stanley vs. WMFD April 15 7 p.m. Duncan vs. Morgan Stanley April 18 6:30 p.m. Morgan Stanley vs. Duncan AA League (ages 8-10) April 14 5:30 p.m. April 14 7 p.m. I April 19 5:30 p.m. April 19 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) April 15 5:30 p.m. April 16 9 a.m. April 16 10 a.m. Cannons vs. Morgan Stanley Bark Realty vs. Betsy Hills Morgan Stanley vs. Betsy Hills Bark Realty vS.'Cannons Air & Energy vs. Harry's Beach House vs. Boyd Realty Coast Bank vs. Island Starter r- -U-I ~ -si. 7-.. 7- 4. . -i.7 .7.. .7.` '*,- -. ~- -- 77.77. 1 ~...- ,-- ~-"~ ~4i~i~ ;g, 5; -- i, r; ~~r ~-~:--- -- 1~ 7-. ... -..-i-l 2; ..-.. u~f~'i: ,-l-C~t.~- ~~ .-;-: 1.-;--,~.-- j "' .r- :--- r ;: .-r J~ F .f: -1,. 777-- ~c V:73 Morgan Stanley's Matt Bauer makes it safely to thirdjust ahead of the throw to Duncan third baseman Glenn Bower. -.7p r . p-.-- -~ -.7 -. 71S 7-~7. -7 ..C7' 7. 77 7 .j4A~3i7 -.41-73 .B; 77-7 ..57777 THERE'S A TREASURE HIDING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND LET "MEL" S *A FIND IT FOR YOU! PR3fPERTIEl. LLc - 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FI 34217 - sn Two villas: 2BR.2BA, elevator lll, great room, fireplace, bonus room, garage, two porches and lush landscaping. $469,000 Also, 2BR/2BA, screen porch, covered parking and storage. $369,000. Exceptional quality and value' 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 ; t RairOR. yrealt7o'aol.com *www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com Kathy Caserta Realtor, GRI, CRS Mike - Normanq -* Realty INc 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell 7 c,5:~:~'7 'Qti` SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 ENCHANTING COTTAGE NEAR THE SEA This captivating 3BR/2BA hideaway is located on the secluded north end of Anha Maria, steps to the beach. Spacious split bedroom design, French doors, ceramic tile floors, open kitchen with oak cabinets and white appliances, vaulted ceilings in the master suite, walk-in closet, paddle fans and lush tropical landscaping. $775,000 furnished. Two high and dry building lots on Jacaranda Drive Don't miss these two rare lots, off ing potential Gulf views from an evated home! Take your pick t tween a 50x100 ft lot priced $435,000 or a 75x100 ft lot priced $515,000. Secluded and tranq neighborhood within steps of t beach! These choice parcels wo last long! " VIDEQEUR Visit our BROCHURE For Rent: Adorable Anna Maria beach house! -Perfectly charming cottage-style hideaway located on the er- west side of-Gulf Drive in quaint Anna Maria Village. The el- blue-and-white decor is complimented by Spanish style tiled be- floors and white wainscoating on the walls and ceilings. at There are several built-in bookcases, cupboards, ceiling I at fans, a handy outdoor shower and new windows with white luil Bermuda shutters. Framed by a white picket fence and the beautifully landscaped with jasmine and sweet potato n't plants, this endearing hideaway is the perfect island beach house! $2,850/month or $850/week. Web site at www.betsyhills.com- Tiffany Place Condo on the Gulf of Mexico: Remodeled and very beautiful, all furniture and furnishings to stay, view of the Gulf from patio and the master bedroom. Tiffany Place condo offers great year round living or a great year round rental. $825,000. , ; a .-, 7- .. :. * New L f ing: 3BR/2BA canal home on Key Royale. Light and bright, dock, boat lift and room for a pool. This home has many up dates including newer roof, windows, doors, beautiful new kitchen and breakfast area, new carpet and tile. Home has water views front and back. $739,000. ......... . . . ............... 7 7 in Holmes Beach: Spacious 2BR/1BA, large screened front porch, room for a pool, updated and very charming. Short walk to beautiful Gulf beaches is a plus! A great buy at $499,000. A top producer at Island Real Estate Inc.. Call Marianne at (941) 778-6066. - .. .. '--"- =i~-~-i I- ;-,,, .-r -i- ------ m m mm mw . w- i ;; ,,,. ~91 PAGE 24 A APRIL 13, 2005 I THE ISLANDER IESFRALIA 11 BSN S OPPRT I 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. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales racks. Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. MOVING/FURNITURE sale: 9am-lpm Friday-Sat- urday, April 15-16. 5605 Carissa St., Holmes Beach. FLEA MARKET: 9am-4pm Saturday, April 16. Last one for Niki's & Islander Market Antiques. Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, books, art, furniture, glass- ware, bric-a-brac, junk. Must clear, dog bone prices. Don't miss! 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach MOVING SALE: 9am-2pm Saturday, April 16. Lots of "guy" stuff, tools, bicycles, books, kitchen uten- sils, clothing and lots more. 608 Dundee Lane, Holmes Beach. YARD SALE: 9am-lpm Friday, April 15. Lots of treasures and some junk. 618 Gladiolus St:, Anna Maria. Cindy M. Jones 4 .UNCAN 310 Pine Avenue 9770 Anna Maria 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria PILATES ON THE beach: Lengthen and define muscles, flatten tummy, regain flexibility, improve .posture and balance. Perfect for beginners. 7-8am. Julia, (941) 778-1416. GET A REAL estate license in one week! Day and evening classes. Only $229. Be a part of the pros- perity! Professional School of Real Estate. Call (941) 744-1770 anytime. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experi- ence the Island on your computer desktop. Avail- able 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 more! Restless Natives, Island Shopping Center, 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2624. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Courtesy of the.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .." "_ ~ ^. green REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com STie Islander The best news on Anna Maria Island is now online: www.islander.org 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: RED/BROWN Dachshund, female, 16 Ibs. Very friendly, answers to Molly. Wearing no collar. Implanted microchip for identification. $50 reward! (941) 778-0767 or 448-9611. LOST PRESCRIPTION GLASSES: Burgundy color, lost on beach between 10th and 24th street, Bradenton Beach. Please call (941) 778-5136. LOST: BLACK Tag Heuer prescription sunglasses. Lost Cortez Beach March 29. (419) 351-5523. Reward! LOST BRACELET BELT, copper and Mexican silver, four masks, butterflies. Great sentimental value. Lost March 16 in Holmes Beach Four Seasons Spa and DaGiorgio restaurant area. Call (941) 778-1577. STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you appreciate someone who believes-in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals: Nicole Skaggs Island Specialist S- A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach S 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 -if-Bay Realty S ol Anna Maria Inc. rather Absten, P.A. \ 1 t7244 A professional REALTOR representing buyers and sellers with Honesty, Integrity, Results! INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS! PRIME LOCATIONS! R-2 lot 89x100 feet, located in the 200 block, one lot back from Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Build two villas/condos with views of the Gulf or reno- vate existing duplex. Separate addresses! Won't last long! $749,000. 4. iiBRING YOUR BOAT SHOES AND YOUR FLIP-FLOPS! 300 feet from the beach! Completely renovated ~.i home with heated pool surrounded by lush, S':i tropical landscaping. Beautiful flooring, natu- ral stone and red Oak. Tastefully turnkey fur- nished. Perfect beach house! Separately deeded deep water boat dock included! $829,000. Representing Buyers and Sellers Specializing in 1031 Real Estate Exchange Anmex Realtv Services LLC 72-i Holl\ Road, Anna Mlaria FL -14216 Offtic Phone ')-1411 -i 1 2(I 1 -- -,-- '_ _k " SDelightful 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. 941-807-4661 heatherabsten@yahoo.com i; r ; ""~~ E - He THE ISLANDER M APRIL 13, 2005 0 PAGE 25 A C L A S S, I;, I E D S KID FR*IRECotiuedHEP ANTE 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. 1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER: Two-door convert- ible, seats four, V-4, five-speed, new tires and bat- tery. Cold air, CD player. Looks great, runs great! Only 52,700 miles. Terrific Island car! $4,495 or best offer. (941) 752-3817. 1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning, has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great! $1,800, or best offer. (941) 778-1102. 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propeller. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3,500. (941) 723-1107. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, very meticu- lously clean, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or 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 backwa- ter fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle pro- vided. (941) 723-1107. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, (941) 779-9783. NEED A CHILD or pet sitter? Call one number and get connected to two wonderful sitters! Tiffany and Trish. (941) 778-3275 or 779-0964. BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first- aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids. Call Alexandra, (941) 778-5352. The Ilibisces ., r.jr ti., n,.'. p1 rliengpr A I I R.- ,I rll I t I' r ; rModel Open D al. Sling a l SS 5 000 Tina Rudek (941)920-0303 PRICE REDUCED! 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 residence. Call Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. SREAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not franchised." Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. 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. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE driver, one to two days/ week for several hours for an older woman. Please call (941) 526-7500 for details. 10 hil 11-- qThis sigin... .fr.. .- says it all! It's what you really want isn't it? SGreat Marketing Gets Great Results! Call Jon4RealEstate SDirect 941-920-0832 E-mail: Jr,'n JJ-r,4Ri alEE i ie ,om 6 Dfl TORTUGA HOUSEKEEPER EMPLOYMENT: Island luxury hotel. Experience required. Transportation re- quired. Weekends required. 15-20 hours/week. Good starting pay with raises. Call (941) 778-1237. PART-TIME WEEKEND delivery driver needed. Must be dependable and able to follow directions. Valid driver's license required. (941) 778-3441. HOUSEKEEPERS: Full/part-time for Longboat Key resort. Saturday work and reliable transportation required. Excellent benefits for full time. Call (941) 383-2428 for appointment. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. KITCHEN HELP apply in person to Chef Damon, Wednesday through Saturday at Ooh La La!, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. RETIRED NURSE/CAREGIVER available. No lift- ing. References. Reasonable. (941) 746-9246. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent ref- erences. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free ad- vice. (941) 545-7508. FISHING for a good deal? Look in The Islander! INN BEACH RESORT -s"jas .~I- &I .-t.. ... 2 N di I. 'A ( -- r k n4 Ci*Umrl ip pIp'I-"Al rrfit.'.r- I A. :~. iiri tlh" 1 .ul~j 2i-'J rid :n - 71 .%L J-A% n rJ :'r .1n Ip 4I rc i v,, 1 's'. r J: flmDI,rl '~j i u .l. .'j ib -.l 'a I *' t.u 'L1 '4L I Co h ',ir, I 'a J I p .., 'AM\ B~' 'a 1 V- IS LAND .. REAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw, '__e~j' ANN RIA M IA IsN. INC. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach n I - *U '-*>;'];>* i. PAGE 26 APRIL 13, 2b005 THE ISLANDER A C ASSIFIED ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, up- grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate to- day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small businesses. We do all states and electronic filing. Call Pat (941) 761-8156, Kenney Tax Service. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. 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: Crit- ter problems and nuisances. Raccoons our spe- cialty! Live trapped and relocated. State licensed by FWC (941) 778-3455 or mobile 24-hour emer- gency, 720-4152. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis' Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. No closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 S502 72nd Street .c ..." Holmes Beach 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. 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 Laqndromat offers professional dry cleaning and wash/fold, Monday through Friday. Call for hours, (941) 778-6772. Self- service 24/7. Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home management/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. (941) 730-5318. CORTEZ WELDING CO. 1211 Cortez Road. Alumi- num welding, $45/hour. By appointment only. (941) 737-8667 or 798-3589. Free estimates. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom por- traits, weddings, beach photography. (941) 447- 8892. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. ONE BLOCK FROM THE RIVER $189,900 S Well-loved and maintained S, older 2BR/1BA home just one B block from the Manatee River. Room for a pool. IB506680. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA! BUY ONE OR BOTH! n Ef W.AS.... Sweeping Gulf views from this 3BR/2BA home with a brand new pool. Perfect family beach house on desirable north end. Just steps to the beach. Offered at $1,295,000. Call Green Real Estate today! saaFi .gy B REAL EST) OF ANNA MJ 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria www.greenreal.com ATE $1W ARIA 4 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 LaRae Regis, 779-1858 302 North Shore Dr 3+BR/3BA with 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA 1BR/1BA apartment. Five-car garage, duplex with five-car garage. Private one short block to beach, direct beach open decks, large picture windows, access, peeks of Gulf. Move-in condition, great views of lake. Asking Seawall and dock. Zoned duplex. Extras! $750,000. MLS 502297. Asking $850,000. MLS 502321. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 920-5156 or Frank Migliore, (941) 778-2307. SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS SERVING THE AREA: SINCE 1970 M/$ MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Be- ginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792- 0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795- 7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. ABOUT GROUT: All repairs and installation. Done right! Grout cleaning, sealing, staining. Showers, kitchens, pools, re-caulks. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128 or 569-8888. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. JW. fp"'- REALTOR. 29Years of Professional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation -.Results 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 boy view. One 2BR, three 1 BR, room for pool. Great investment. $849,000. OWNER FINANCING. TOWNHOUSE VILLA 3BR/3BA with two screened balconies and open balconies on greenbelt adjacent to bay. Spotless, tastefully decorated. Pool/gazebo. $470,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com "We ARE the Island!" 75-foot direct Gulffront plus 2BR/ ." ;-i 1BA furnished beach / house on Anna '' Maria's north end. SOpen plan, beamed Ceiling, wood burning fireplace and a bright cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook. Great Gulf views from all living areas and bedrooms. Deck offers tranquil spot for waterfront dining and evening sunsets. Perfect tropical island getaway. $1,500,000. A SINCE 1957 I Aiia Mana Realty Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrlty@gte.net Web site www.annamariareal.com THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 13, 2005 U PAGE 27 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, cleanups, Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn landscape maintenance, shell, planting, clean-ups, palms trimmed. Free estimates. References, insured. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Ir- rigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441.. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 748-3356. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. DO YOU NEED tree work done on your property? We can help! Call Lew, (941) 755-5559. Serving the Island seven years. PReyutation ~ sources ~ Results SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Phone: 877-469-4753 Fax: 941-751-1728 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. SCompetitive rates. 5 Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. [ Up-front approval* at the time of application. SAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. S Loan amounts to $6 million. I Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant .. '. 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach S' pamvoorhees@countrywide.com c Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning; wallpaper. Island .references. Dan or Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel- ing contractors. In-house p~an designs. State li- censed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa: (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabi- nets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. More ads = more readers = better results! The Islander. SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION D.,r.lex or single family home I*.: j3ted on Sarasota Bay with :*g... eous open water views of S......... n..groves, Intracoastal and SbaH., Home consists of 4BR/ S. ~ 4BA, newer kitchen and master '- :,.rh- with jacuzzi tub and two i ,.ai docks with vacant lot on baiy Offered at $959,900. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. Deborah Thrasher l RE/MAX Excellence : "*,' (941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All masonry work and repair. Cinderblock work, brick work, glass block work, paver and brick driveways. Call Chris, (941) 795-3034. License #104776. Insured. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- .ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call.Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work; handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, 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. PAINTING AND HOME repair: Local references, free estimates. I take pride in my work. Your sat- - isfaction guaranteed. Call John (941) 778-3713. Items sell fast, fast, fast with ads in The Islander. Diamonid hr IsR IaIlt.III Licensed ~RealEstteBrokerH .4 AMY GORDAN REALTORR" S* Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation t and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. S. Contact Amy at S (941) 779-1811 for all of 8 your REAL ESTATE needs! The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate 50 Gl Div orh- raeto e a ch' ten-.hayes @sothebysrealty. conz BRADENTON BEACH. Wh.rn.,:al bvfront paradise lustc ,on bloc Irom G ul t r[:,in d, jil thru out. t',o:i docl, nevw seavall. Indorncsin courtyard. p,..,l ..,lh .. er-ill cp 1 'JeC- .u* rterS circular Mr.. .. d5360-d, re '.ader .v r .'.I firrr, olice hide-awa' !4"R t o5C:i556' Offered at $2,590,000 * ;ii.. -' 1 -& HOLMES BEACH. Brrnd ,-,e ,Ir,.j-s,[.i townhorn. ...rh j,i -. b:jr :1.p .prr ,j:..r-. custom frn,.he;. BKl BA [r.:.p.:i poo: l Cl e [o bay, beachl::. r .1 r, jrd I-,o .ppr- C..:. ple .r. r 1- months. .-P t7"':l'73 Offered at $816,000 Virtual Tours & Photos www.slk sarasola.coii SKY Ten Sotheby's ir CIITE IJ. .I4 L i .1 E4LTI SARASOTA. H;ST.. re sidi n c E '. h IoL. of :ha,,m adj charjc[-r.3 be.-j I o :r. s p-i 'it .1 : t~~EL tl woc'Od iioir:, Er. h ni' c cIhrrp:.. V2 iorchei I. e Cup frp !*i.:.-,crovr,eE .1hrI r.Frnnch door: .:.:.uIJ t.., rr-ar.ru,: I'KEt.-- t '0 2 C 393 Offered at $649.000 ry Hayes 'ie, 'A ~II. I& -I - I PAGE 28 0 APRIL 13, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of Quality & Dependable Service. Svice Call us for your landscape S778.1345 and hardscape needs. :Licensed & Insured AON ANHl P lNTINTIG Residential Commercial Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price." Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 ... Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist S Replacement Doors and Windows -.-. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault ,: Fully Licensed and Insured Island References ___ Lic#CBC056755 SVWAGNER REALTY ; 2217 CULI DRIVE NORTHl BADENTON BEACH. F 34217 -. SINCE 1939 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR -- Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com SHARON VIT.T,A*. S i CRealtor , (94" Direct (941) 920-0669 j www.rentalsonannamaria.com I IMIMKGulfstream Realty, ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County. Sarasota/Bradenton & Tampa Airports BAY WEST L LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LAUNDER AND DELIVER. Full.Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean *627 59th St. W. Bradenton 720-3622 ISLAND LUMBER AN HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 U, ~ ~ ~ ur~z ~x*a~w ~ ~ I Affordable 6 Month I ITrustworthy Guarantee Dependable 747-3427 25 Years Experience Certified, Licensed, Insured $5 Off First Visit Free Estimates CM WINDOW CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES Professional Experienced *Trustworthy Call Chris Myers Ask About Our Special Discounts! ~P~ibk~iI) Anyone cci ril:e a pictuil A profess i .il Ik .- creates a p r -t, i iri ELKA PHOTOGR4 PHICS 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.co,,r 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 charming ground-level duplex. Waterfront arid Skyway bridge view. Dock, boat slip, hurricane shutters. Unfur- nished, nonsmoking inside. 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. 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. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e- mail captko462 @ aol.com.: BEACHFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, pool, Jacuzzi and tennis. Available winter 2006, also summer and fall this year. (941) 794-8877. UNFURNISHED RENTAL: DUPLEX, 3BR/2BA, washer/dryer hook-up, close to beach, no pets. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. ARTIST STUDIO: May-November 2005. $75/month, lavatory in studio, air-conditioned, use of kitchenette/ bath. Call before April 26. (941) 778-1577. GULFFRONT CONDO 3BR/2BA, tennis, heated pool and Jacuzzi. Available 2006 winter season. Newly decorated, well equipped. (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. 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.. 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. THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria. Elegant 4BR/3BA French Normandy home, two houses from beach on quiet street. Available May 2005-2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202. HOLMES BEACH GULFVIEW 2BR house. Avenue F off 31st Street. Annual lease. Nonsmoking, no pets. Ideal for one or two people. $900/month, plus utilities. Owner, (800) 894-1950. ANNUAL ISLAND Duplex: 2BR/1BA, nice yard and patio, convenient location. No pets. $850/month. Call Mike Carleton, (941) 737-0915 or 778-0777. Smith Realtors. 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 Es- tate Mart, (941) 756-1090. VACATION RENTAL:- Holmes Beach. Great for large groups, reunions, receptions, etc. Sleeps 18- 20. (941) 232-4585. www.gulfcoastrentals.com "Coconut Villa". 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. ANNUAL RENTAL unfurnished. Spectacular waterview from huge living/dining area, floor-to-ceil- ing plate-glass windows and 30-by-12-foot screened deck, fronting beach-bay and park steps away with Gulf beach in easy walking distance. Free trolley for shopping nearby. 3BR waterfront in Anna Maria. (941) 748-5334. More Island rentals in The Islander than any other newspaper! "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial Nws Providers" R N L IYR N AC tnu d I I I % N.4 ISLAND RaAS IIE S STEPS TO BEACH, Large 1BR/2BA, washer/ dryer, kitchen, telephone, cable, courtyard. No pool. $1,695/month, $495/week. www.gulfdriveapartments.com or (941) 778-1098. CORTEZ ROAD CONDOS: Canal access to Gulf with dock. 1-2BR, furnished. Book now for next year. For more information, (863) 687-4052 or 686- 5705. ANNUAL RENTALS: VILLAGE Green, 3BR/2BA home, $1,300/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. WATERFRONT: 2BR/2BA and 1BR/1BA facing Sarasota Bay. 100 yards to Gulf of Mexico, dock for fishing, short walk to beach and park. Beautifully and newly remodeled. Rent short or long-term. (941) 779-9074. SEASONAL RENTALS: Weekly and monthly. Available now through 2006. Duncan Real Estate, (941) 779-0304. ANNUAL RENTAL only $1,300/month. 216 Peri- winkle Plaza, Anna-Maria. Large 3BR/2BA with garage. Large fenced backyard on canal with boat dock. Call Michelle, (941) 778-7033. BRADENTON BEACH lovely 1BR apartment, turn- key furnished, one block to beach and bay. Six-month lease. $900/month plus $300 security, includes all utilities. Bring your toothbrush. (941) 778-4451. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA villa in Holmes Beach with dock and bay view. No children. $1,000/month, water included. (941.) 778-2100 or S224-6521. WATCH THE Roseate spoonbills from magnificent waterfront ground-floor condo. 2BR/2BA, 55-plus, no pets. Available January, February and March. $2,700/ month. Call, we have more. (941) 795-0413. BAYOU CONDOMINIUM: ANNA Maria, beautiful waterfront 2BR. Turnkey furnished with boat dock. Six-month lease. $1,200/month plus $500/security, includes all utilities. Just bring toothbrush. (941) 778-4451. 1BR APARTMENT close to beach with water views. Sleeps four. $500/week or $1,850/month. Nonsmoking. Quiet area, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0420. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3875..Web site 2spinnakers.com WATERFRONT HOME: 3BR/2BA. 6601 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 725-4488. Priced to sell. 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. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION: 2BR/2BA great Gulf view and beautiful beach. Great rental property or build your dream home with goverri- ment grant moneys to assist. $725,000. 2916 Av- enue E, Holmes Beach. Call Andy Woods at Sig- nature Realty, (813) 299-9017. AFFORDABLE BOATING CONDO: 2BR/1.5BA townhouse, updated. Heated pool, boat slip. $279,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. NORTHWEST BRADENTON River Ridge: Tastefully decorated Florida-style home with custom features, including stainless appliances and granite counters with marble fireplace.. Flooring is tile, wood and car- pet. Pool and spa electronically controlled to heat with either gas or electric. Full security system is active. Beautifully landscaped with fruit trees. Partially fur- nished with occupancy negotiable. $664,900. (941) 794-0216. No brokers, please. BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA, each level with parking underneath. Views of Gulf and bay from large covered balconies. This property has great investment potential. Top floor has wood cathedral ceilings, open-floor plan, tile and oak flooring. $795,000. (941) 778-3875. HOLMES BEACH CONDO: 2BR/2BA. For sale by owner. (813) 285-1801. Principals only. WATERVIEW: PINES Trailer Park #70. Large deck, 1BR/1BA, upgraded. 55-plus. Bradenton Beach. $40,000. (941) 778-4820 or 778-0346. PEBBLE SPRINGS Condominium: 2BR/2BA, sec- ond floor. Priced to sell! (941) 795-5430. JUST REDUCED TRAILER: 12 by 40 foot on Anna Maria Island, next to historic Bradenton Beach Pier. Central air/heat, 10-by-24-foot screened lanai, steps to beach. 55-plus. Asking $54,900. (716) 572-2484. PRIVATE PARTY has cash for existing notes and trust deeds. (941) 778-4495. BRADENTON BEACH CONDO: Gulf Drive, fan- tastic view, 2BR/2BA, turnkey furnished. $669,000. 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Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: May 9 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com ! PAGE cII' APRIL 13, 2005 THE ISLANDER WATERFRONT HOME: Exceptionally nice 3BR/ .2BA. 6601 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 725- 4488. Don't miss out! Priced to sell.. 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. 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. Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 609. Sunset Bay LLC. SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF Homesite $208.03/ month. Upscale golf community set amid Dye-de- signed 18-hole course in Carolina mountains. Breathtaking views. Near Asheville, N.C. A sanc- tioned Golf Digest teaching facility! Call toll-free (866) 334-3253, ext. 832. www.cherokeevalleysc.com. Price $59,900, 10 per- cent down, balance financed 12 months at 4.24 percent fixed, one-year balloon, OAC. 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. LAND WANTED: Land investment company seeks large acreage in Florida and Georgia. Interested in waterfront, timber and agricultural lands. Must have road.frontage or good access. Cash buyer with quick closings. Call (877) 426-2326 or e-mail: landyetiveg @aol.com. COASTAL GEORGIA: Water access, marsh-front homesites. 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Spectacular Interior Updates No detail was over- looked in this Island home! This 3BR/2BA home offers granite counters, travertine tile throughout, new interior and exterior paint, all new furnishings with a professionally decorated tropical theme decor, all new appliances, elegant bronze hard-. ware throughout home, new tropical landscaping and much moreI And it's all less than a block to the beach This home' won i aI lstlong' all 3.Cav to'r an appo:inimenl .9.J 9o00 -i Kimberly L. Clark, P.A. Sales Associate Realtor 941-447-9988 KimberlyClark reallor@yahoo.com .1 ulf-Bay Realty .. ) 941-778-7244 S '- 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 521GufDive oms Bech- F.* Pr is. eatyco -80-27-25 -b~l~l ~ ~ e~~l BRIDGEPORT Two units available. Both furnished 2BR/2BA units. Heated pool and'ex- tra storage. Just steps from the white sandy beaches, shopping and dining. Your choice of Gulf view at $475,000 or Bay view at $439,000. Both have elevator access. Contact Cindy Grazer at (941) 504-6176. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Completely remod- eled island duplex. 3BR/2BA on both sides. Beautiful ceramic tile throughout this breezy floorplan. Kitchens and baths newly updated, too. Turnkey and already rented for the sea- son. $1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at 713-4800. .. .. r - 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. KEY ROYALE 3BR/3BA CANAL HOME has been totally renovated. The master bath boasts a bidet, jacuzzi and shower. Turnkey furnished for the boaters and beachcombers at heart. $749,000. Contact Dave Jones at 713-4800. FOR THE 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. 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. HOW TO ADVERTISE: DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday publication. CLASSIFIED RATES-for business or individual: Minimum $10 for up 20 words. Each additional word over 20 words is 500. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. Classified ads may be submitted through our secure Web site: www.islander.org 6r faxed to (941) 778- 9392 or delivered/mailed to 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. We are located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shopping Cen- ter. More information:(941) 778-7978. WATERING RESTRICTIONS: Rules in effect for Manatee County: Lawn and landscape watering is limited td two,days Sa week. * * S>- Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M): * Tuesday and Saturday. >- Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): * * Wednesday and Sunday. Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m: to 4 p.m: Ir- Srigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) S>- O'wners can wash their vehicles anytime as long * Sau the\ use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the * car on the lawn to wvash!) * Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- * 0 * lowed for ten minutes daily. * 0 S>- Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- * 0 * ted dan\ day. * Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water SManagement District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. 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. La Costa, directly on the beach, 2BR/2BA furnished condo. , Breathtaking sunsets from your lanai. Pool, saunas and tennis. $769,000. 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 r +n t ~'0` P eri; I i. .. ~1'4%a~ b~ NORTH END Unique 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 1st Fl 2000 & 2nd Fl 2002. Asking price $795,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. SINGLE FAMILY PLUS Mother-in-law suite, 2BR/1BA and 1 BR/1 BA or convert to 3BR/2BA. New air conditioner, roof, plumbing and exterior paint. Lot zoned R-2 to build up. Won't last long! $449,900. Please call Mike Carleton, Realtor 737-0915 or Michel' Cerene, Broker 545-9591, evenings. --e -rC I I I ---,~L THE ISLANDER U APRIL 13, 2005 U PAGE 31 . .. .. -- II ..._* I-1 NOW.. ... "- ....... 1" -.-' n --. --*' a Property Management and Leasing Manatee MLS as of 3/30/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 232 (SFR, Condo & Duplexes) Median Price: $775,000 Total Pending: 128 Median Price: $645,000 S Total Sold Since 1/1/05: 82 Median Price: $572,450 Annual Rental: 2BR/2BA I .with loft at Perico Bay Club -, DE/AAL Gulfstreanmw A^ ^,,,,.I. .Realty J Judy Karkhoff 941-778-7777 Realtor 866-266-9911 S_. Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School. University of MN.(BA) and UCLA Business School wsacheck u olia qnder.org VILLA SIENNlA VILLA SORREIJTO o-'o:5 -'TH .AVE. 4003 -ITH AVE. VILLA ROM'. VILLA MILAIJO 400-4 57H A';E. 4006 5TH AVE. The Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residentiallinvestment development in the Island's history. Pre-construction prices with permanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnificent 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fire- places, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A half block to public beach, restaurants, boutiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1.250,000. -A.... "t'i' ED1lay Drive i Rr Seach I*k1-41-0700iG .. '- ;" "" C" ,', '",. .ver 'ad a pro.p < -y . Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com '.~Lta~~4farcpni~fo jroLo (..&o.~ --"-' jowi-.'mIz~zrrvu -- . UJLTF~ATE BEACH COTTAGE $525,000 One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk iiijj)l.iij i^fl'.?T to all the trendy restaurants and bou- ' tiques. Room for pool. "-m;j ft".O-r4,"as'kHatl\i a ". '"~'5-"4,'t'c.-,'."*,l"Ii.:li-it."" 'lC-4...-...-. Frank Davis Broker/Owner Rochester, NY I r.&Mellndc WHAT IbLAND LIVING is all abouli Immaculate 2BR/3BA,'3-car garage with open floor plan Property features beautiful inlracostal water views of Anna Maria Sound, a charming dock v.ish a covered boallift. and a large pool. $2,259,000 MLS#507227 NEW MANATEE RIVERFRONT condo .n beauoiful Bradenlor 28R. 2BA upstairs unit .vth ne.v painlesss steel appliances Galed ,nanne(on u Complex and much more 5348 000 i: ...i. MLS 504826 Bob Firito v>.5. F 9 4 I. A S. 1 INN WQ IlOIC sl REDUCEs OPEN AND BRIGHT CANAL FRONT HOME ON KEY ROYALE Dock and boat lift already in place All updates have been done and ready for you to move-in Newer roof. and room for a large pool Great rental or live in year round $739 000 MLS# 507272 '-/^ :,,' .... ':. u '"' .. 4.r - THESE EXQUISITE PRIVATE RESIDENCES are brand new 3BR. 2 5BA unils some '.'lli parlial and other .vilh dire:l views of ihe Gulf Aler comple6on .n May 2005 PRICES WILL BE INCREASED No. $1.200.000. $2 500 000 .1_ l--~~ RARE 3BR/3BA CONDO AT SHELL POINT Some updating needed, and is turnkey furnished Complex amenities include - heated pool hard surface tennis courts and a putting green. $359,000 MLS# 5071 13 THIS IS THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE on the best street ;n Anna Maria Just five houses to Ihe beach 2BR/2BA elevated home room for a pool Fruit trees, perfect condi tion $769,000 MLSo 504422 W, ' BEAUTIFUL NEW TOWNHOUSE across the 3BR/2BA TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO in street from the beach 3BR/3BA v.lh a two Gulffroni complex Features include. granite car garage priale elevator beachfront a.:- counlenops in kitchen and bath. 9 5-foot cel cess $775 000 MLS 504830 ing., healed pool and elevator 11 499 000 MLS# 504825 SUPERB DUPLEX one block to the beach LOWEST PRICED CANALFRONT home on the QUAINT ISLAND COTTAGE: Cute insi.d WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY? Success. .wih garage parking Beauiifully furniihtd denr .m neao and clean turnke, furnished ...irh ance. a rmu:i eel Cloie to Leaches or en prime location Build.ng house I 600 Si res a and Io.,i mairitenan.:e $699 000 A.LS v,.'asher and dr,er Pr,%aie dock ha. room for 10, the large .,reened porch and -had-, back lourant and 1 200 f i spce .*..h e .,"'. tMLS# 505983 505117 :. i ,-j I4'. :;';.- :_,._.::_.- ..:Z'-i= ",'-:'..> `-.7 ....?.,-:.. :..j 2 `= --"-.....; : ? ... -" ':?''z z j "". .. .. .. ..r-.. .. .. ..._ -.-1.. ... .4 r: ,. ._- ,. _-: .. _. : "7< --. ., :.,;_ : __ -. .. Z < : ' 4'r -~- '-C-- ........ ------,.W.c --i(tT(~iUP I j=Jjr K 4, "t,2( '-.' i 32 i' Richard Freeman Sales Associate Boulder, CO -- Alan GajUno Jon henl Tom Nilion i I,, 11 r , 4 - Nkik Pi'., Chris Sha . .John r Z. 1,, 4? h" ii' t S Windi F r~s~sEgsra~8slld~--d~-*d-~~~E~)~i~bb Im I ; i - -~ 1 n Don't forget~ I~Lrfi*ko PAGE 32 0 APRIL 13, 2005 M THE ISLANDER -m so*w0 I e * "Copyrig htetd'MateFial Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Prov U s iders" Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941 778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. WAGN ' "%i ; "h 'Li, w $4 te Ih R ,,? .-, A- - tER, HR EA WY ~eo -- ..-- -- '2217GUi.LF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (9-44t)7782246: 7'. (800) 211.2323 ;-mail: mi@wagnerreaityicom www.wagnerrealty.com h~~a~~uied 7'Pnpay f h -, Old 7larida, CAarm at Sautf 'B7eacf, 'Village Cando.winitnuma Eight townhomes are now under construction in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy Gulf and bay views and access to the beach from your fully furnished three-bedroom, 2.5 bath unit featuring two-car garage, ample storage, numerous amenities and approximately 2,200 square feet under air. Key West styling, tropical landscaping and community pool add to the ambiance. Call Sian Rutstein for details. (941) 727-2800. #104439. Pricing begins at $ 1.250.000. (Conceptual rendering 'xt VILLAS AT HOMES BEACH Exclusive galed enr clave oi lusi nine lownromes reinrl corinrucled ':'n Ihe Inlracoasial walerway 3.100sl oi living space, rwo-car ga.'rage rian large bonus room Milarble and woord flotIcrs gourmel kr.'hens and imucr more Karen Day 778-.2-4.t Sianing ai $2.500.,000 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Beaulluully decorated 2BR 2BA reachlrorn condo. Waicn Ine sunsels and dolphins and lisiln to Ihe waves Owner ageni Frank Basile 778-2246 #501854 $949.u00 i :. -.i ':-1 . TIFFANY PLACE Unique GuIrlron i. c-nriouse wiih greai Gull views Full turnisrhed 2BR 2 5BA 1610 SF 2 balconies, healed pool el- evalr danr labulous beacrn Dav Moyninran 778-22-16 #503775. $819 E.00 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. ENJOY SUNSETS ON THE GULF Sp:er. 1I3,ul r lull i .'.. ..:I Ire l -_i Ir:.rni m e II.. .i,, r.:..:.m I rii- ER 'E'A up'lalirs :or nd.:, He- ,:enill updile. 'ar, n. iuD r.uir l ir : carpel C:ar- p,:,rl T,..: p1 :,,:,1 Jane T ,nse,'.rlh -r.1 -. l 00 ,2 1 0', ] : '1'** ,:,,:,,, ISLAND FOURPLEX in. lr,,rlurrl,, ..ri ,ii C.- u t Lrr -in Br lj,iroori i r i ro:ri-.E r t.T :.n- l ,,lf l t.-r'.uli ;;9L~r: n~.:l~F~j- tC Lmuri1:11: Ii RUnAWnAY Br Y/15L A.U L. NU : In, rir t~: cill ijri.-l ird~ Ti in uilill-, L ijjri.i SPECTACULAR BAYFRONT .BR :BA Daz zling bay views from almost every room. Premier golf course community with tennis, pools, nature trails, fishing pier, clubhouse and restaurant. Between St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Betty Arnold, 761-3100. #504987. $379,900. w w q- q v w v 1 2 AM'% 'aBsmssssisiiisiae E L------- ~ w .2., tit.:I I , : x ~.mt- ..;* -- ts~ts~Bir~,-~.vb;~';':~~rl`;q~l~:-. ~~ P- ~..~-.,:, ; a..; ~~:~,i |