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Skimming the news... Anna Maria Island map in this edition, page 16. T Anna Maria Thle Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 27 May 4, 2005 FREE History made: Commission agrees on parking By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles called the April 28, 2005, Anra Maria City Commission meeting an ."historic day" in the city. Indeed, after more than 80 years of trying to solve the parking problem in the city, commissioners finally hit on a solution maybe. Commissioners unanimously agreed to use Com- missioner Duke Miller's proposed Parking Plan C as a "basis" for a future parking ordinance. The plan only affects streets in the already established beach access zones and would essentially allowing parking on one side of each of those streets for one year, then switch parking to the other side for the next year. Even Commissioner Dale Woodland, who has op- posed a variety of plans submitted by Miller, agreed. "We've been at opposite ends on this issue," Woodland told Miller, "but if you can live -with it, I can." Miller, an original proponent of resident-only park- ing; said he came up with the compromise solution af- ter so many stalemates on the commission the past three years in trying to find an acceptable parking plan. "Some people are carrying an undue burden" with parking on their street, while their neighbor across the road has no parking, he noted. His plan would have everyone on a beach access street "sharing the burden" 50 percent of the time. Commissioner Carol Ann Magill said she was "pleasantly surprised" at the compromise. She sug- gested changing no parking every six months, but Miller noted that parking increases during the winter tourist season and thus, one year seemed the optimal time. Commission Chairperson John Quam said he was in favor of using the plan as the basis for a new park- ing ordinance, but noted thatsome areas might be ex- cluded from parking for "safety" reasons. "We have many areas to look at" before an ordi- nance can be adopted, he said. Some streets might want to opt out of the plan and allow open parking year- round, he noted. S PLEASE SEE PARKING, PAGE 3 Beach Bistro owner Murphy buys Beach Inn By David Futch Islander Correspondent Beach Bistro owner Sean Murphy serves some of the finest food on Florida's Gulf coast. Now a deal he struck Monday will allow Murphy to bed down his dinner guests just across the parking lot from his award-winning restaurant. Beach Inn owner Frank Davis sold the Beach Inn and two adjacent parcels to Murphy and a group of investors which includes new Tidemark development principal Ken Dardis for a reported $5.2 million. Murphy, Dardis and two unnamed partners formed three limited liability corporations, one for each of the three properties purchased. PLEASE SEE BEACH INN, NEXT PAGE Seawall savior Residents between 755 and 761 N. Shore Drive in Anna Maria have finally thrown their towels into the Gulf of Mexico in their efforts to prevent erosion and are colistructing a seawall to halt further loss of their beach. Work crews from James Annis Marine Construction in Holmes Beach were at the location last week constructing the seawall. The area suffered severe beach erosion from the four hurricanes that struck Florida last year, but is not included in the upcoming emergency renourishment project for Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Island Baptist wants one city, Holmes Beach By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The Island Baptist Church has asked Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore if her city can annex that portion of church property currently in Anna Maria. Whitmore said she received a letter from the Rev. Dale Lawson of the church last week asking for a meet- ing with the mayors of both cities to discuss annex- ation. The letter did not specifically mention which city the church wanted. "When I called him up and asked him what the church was looking for, he said they wanted to become part of Holmes Beach," Whitmore said. In his April 26 letter, Lawson said a major reason for annexation is the physical address. While the church entrance is located on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, the mailing address is an Anna Maria post office box, making it often difficult to receive parcels, shipments or get credit cards for the church. In addition, the church believes it would be better to have one city to deal with for law enforcement, zon- ing, public works and building permits. The church has some upcoming improvement projects and two juris- dictions with two sets of rules might present difficulty, Lawson wrote. Other problems concern emergency and safety, services such as Waste Management Inc., and represen- tation to one city commission instead of two. Whitmore said she has directed City Attorney Michelle Hall to look into the annexation process for presentation to the city commission. 7 No more splits The Island Baptist Church at 8605 Gulf Drive straddles the city limits of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin _______ A.. R ., . - -= -e ICI Cle9-=~ ~r I= 1 "i PAGE 2 E MAY 4, 2005 U.THE ISLANDER Beach Inn bought by Murphy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The transaction is the result of a.long-standing agreement between Davis and Murphy, who have been business neighbors and friends for more than a decade. "The Beach Inn will be operated consistent with the high standards set by the Davis family until the fall when an extensive renovation will be con- ducted," Murphy said in a press release dated May 2. "The Beach Bistro has the best food on the Gulf Coast we are confident that the Beach Inn-will be the best inn." Murphy, who has garnered a number of the pres- tigious Florida Trend magazine Golden Spoon awards designating Beach Bistro as one of Florida's top-10 restaurants, also is a partner with contractor/developer Mike Carter of Bradenton in the Mangrove Grille res- taurant in Palmetto. Murphy said he had no plans to expand the Beach Bistro or move it to the Beach Inn. He did say the part- nership is looking into adding two units on the site of the former Plantation House, which is presently a park- ing lot. "I have no interests in any other restaurants," Murphy said. "The Beach Bistro and the Mangrove Grille are the only restaurants, and considering Mike Carter is my landlord and partner, we're on sound foot- ing. "What we plan to do at the Beach Inn is make it more upscale. We will apply for a permitting change in four or five months and will know more about what we want to do with the Beach Inn by then." Running from Gulf Drive west to the beach at 66th Street, the.three parcels include the parking lot on Gulf Drive; the Inn-Between, a duplex rental of four units; and the Beach Inn on the beach. The Beach Inn has 14 units, each with kitchens. From May 1-Dec. 22, prices are $109 per'night for a bungalow unit and $199 for a Gulffront room with fire- place,,king-size bed, bath with Jacuzzi tub and a deck overlooking the water. Winter rates currently run from $159 per night to $239. Murphy was a partner in the Beach Inn for a short time 12 years ago before it was owned by Davis. I . Policing Anna Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jules Dengler has spent the past 14 years with the MCSO substation in Anna Maria and will retire from active duty on June 13. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Anna Maria citizens to honor MCSO deputy Anna Maria residents will hold a retirement party May 27 for Manatee County Sheriffs Office Deputy Jules Dengler, who has been in Anna Maria for 14 years. Karen DiCostanzo said the party will be a "won- derful celebration complete with live music and a 'roast' of Jules." Dengler will be presented with a scrapbook of his stories and memories of his 14 years in Anna Maria, she said. "I'm going to miss the people," said Dengler. "Af- ter 14 years, we've become like family. My heart will always be in this city." The retirement party will start at 6 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the Sandbar restaurant. Anyone interested in attending, or who has a "Jules" story for the scrap- book, should call Karen at 779-2428, Leni Hagen at 778-8535, or Bev Calhoun at 302-2320. -_.- - Continental Bistro You'll love our celebrated bouillabaisse from a recipe originating in Provence. Ours includes lobster, grouper, shrimp, scallops and more. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees and other favorites. p... PpOauIL MEM[E~' BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun, from 5:30 Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 1th Annual AMI Privateers -l1PM SAT-n IT-AY L ( V .-B *~ . Sponsors and dofers ~ anted! Deadline May 6! * 4250 Si ler i:: , -"C :' ,30 ( riv :'i i i,,+i Pick up a registration form at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or " Ca, 650-6136 or 729-9039. - S Comn unity service advertising courtesy The Islander I III I r I-I s~j~J- THE ISLANDER N MAY 4, 2005 0 PAGE 3 City to Tidemark: 'Make us an offer we can't refuse' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Representatives of the planned Tidemark hotel/ condominium/marina project in Holmes Beach learned from the city commission April 26 that it's ready to make a deal on a new lease for that section of the boat basin at the project that the city owns. But it wants Tidemark to make the first pass. "Make us a proposal." slid Coinmiiiisioner Rich Bohnenberger to atiorne, Bob Green, representing Tidemark. The cit\ oided it: $I100-per-\ear lease to Tide- marl. for its 5-foot-% ide space into the basin along Marina Drite lasi month matter learning it could do so because Tidemark v.a-s in bankruptcy At that meeting. Commlnnssioner Roger Lutz had indicated thit $100 a Sear \\:is too little-for the city treasury, and he also wanted proof that Tidemark owned the basin bottom. Green said he had proof of ownership, but no pro- posal to make to the city at this- time. He claimed that the company that now owns Tide- mark, Reliance-Tidemark LLC, has a policy from Chi- cago Title Co. indicating it owns the basin bottom. "The basin was artificially created and.is privately owned," he said. The city only owns a portion along Marina Drive extending outward about five feet. The city area includes the two feet of seawall, he added. He also brought commissioners up to date on Tidemark, noting that the new ownership group is Re- liance-Tidemark LLC, with Reliance Realty Partners of Connecticut as. the holding company. He claimed the company has construction financ- Don't fence me in IU ,r ce si l ,t; i'h tk inc,. J in flit area for the planned Tidemark hotel/marina/condominium at Gulf and Marina drives in Holmes Beach in preparation for property improvements prior to the start of construction, although no start date for construction has yet been set and no building permits issued. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin ing in place, but later in his discussion said that financ- ing should close in about 30 days. He also refuted any suggestion that Tidemark wants the city to implement traffic calming measures or landscaping along Marina Drive. l Rathvon wears two hats on Island While Island officials discuss the merits and pit- falls of consolidating services between the three cities, a quiet consolidation-has already taken place in the form of Gerry Rathvon. Rathvon holds the title of code enforcement officer for both Anna Maria City and Bradenton Beach. She works part-time at both positions Anna Maria has her Tuesday and Wednesday, Bradenton Beach Monday and Thursday "but that can be shifted around," she said. Code enforcement in both cities is reactive to com- plaints by residents or businesses, Rathvon said. "There aren't enough hours in the day for me to be able to be proactive on violations," she said. Code enforcement duties are generally clerical in the form of notifying the violation of the infraction. Most comply; some require more strict action in the format of the city code enforcement board. The most recent violator in Bradenton Beach is the Gulf Drive Cafe, which will be the focus of a board meeting Thursday at 4:30 p.m., when owner George Kokolis will begin having fines of $250 per day charged to him for failure to install a fence around property he owns near the popular restaurant at 900 Gulf Drive N. "If the city wants to improve that area, we'd like to participate, but if not, it's no problem," Green said. "We've not requested that the city give us anything" for landscaping. Well, the city is not going to accept nothing in the new lease, countered Commissioner Don Maloney. "The original commission that accepted $100 a year is no longer here," he observed. Maloney said that the city could lease the space to another party, noting it has received a letter from an- other attorney asking about leasing the boat basin. Maybe you can lease your space to someone else, responded Green, but Reliance-Tidemark still owns the bottom. "Then, it's a Mexican stand-off," joked Maloney. Not quite, said Lutz, who suggested Green return to the commission with proof of ownership of the basin and a proposal for a new lease as soon as possible to get ne- gotiations started. He cautioned, however, that the start- ing price shouldn't be another $100-a-year lease. "Make us an offer we can't refuse," Lutz said. Meetings Parking plan promised CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Woodland added that the commission shouldn't "over-complicate" the plan. "If we try to solve everyone's problem, we'll be here for the next two years." Even members of the public affected by thepro- posal seemed in agreement and congratulated the com- mission for finally "doing something." "This is a high-water mark for this board after years and years" of discussion, said Chiles. Although he said he's often thought that parking in Anna Maria could never be solved, Plan C "comes right in the middle and it's equitable. It's fair. Congratulate Com- missioner Miller and the commission. I can't wait to see the headline." Fer Street resident Bill Cunningham, who has had considerable difficulties with public parking at.his prop- erty for a number of years, said he was prepared to sup- port Miller's plan, although it's not exactly what he wanted. But at least it's fair, or should be, he observed. "Whatever the commission does should apply equally and we think this one does," Cunningham concluded. Alternate-street or alternate-side-of-the-street park- ing and no-parking as a solution was first proposed by Mayor SueLynn three years ago, but commissioners at that time did not agree with the concept. Miller was then in favor of resident-only permit- based parking while Woodland leaned toward open parking. Irr early 2003, Quam brought forward "Plan X" for designated parking and no-parking locations within the beach access zone only, and the commission spent more than $10,000 in an eventually fruitless study to determine exactly where parking should be allowed in the zone. Plan X was also eventually rejected. Two years ago, Miller came up with a compromise solution by allowing some parking on the right of way, but this, too, was tossed out by other commissioners. Squabbles among commissioners and residents over parking have continued the past three years, at least until Miller's'April 28 proposal. Now that the commission has a consensus on a plan, it remains to be seen if a parking ordinance can actually be drafted, said one BAZ resident. Opinions on the new plan, which was just pre- sented to the public; will be heard at the commission's May 12 workshop, where parking will be the No. 1 item on the agenda. "At least we're going forward," said Cunningham. But not every commissioner is on board with Plan C. Commissioner Linda Cramer, who was unable to attend the April 28 meeting, said she could not support the plan "as presented" because it would allow beach access parking in areas that have been designated no- parking for a number of years. "I don't think it's fair to those people who bought a home where there was no street parking, now the city is going to tell them the public can park in front of their house," she said. Cramer did, however, pledge to discuss the proposal at the May 12 workshop in the "spirit of cooperation." v ,: i .. ,, . Anna Maria City May 5, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board work session on comprehensive plan elements. May 11, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. May 12, 6 p.m., special city commission meeting on Villa Rosa final plat approval. May 12, 7 p.m., city commission work session. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Guf Drive, 708-6130. Bradcntoi. "each May 5, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Pub- lic comment, public presentation on pool-chemical dangers, RFQ on surveys, board of adjustment recom- mendations, land use review process discussion, north park playground equipment discussion, charter review committee discussion and commission reports. May 5, 4:30 p.m., code enforcement board meeting on Gulf Drive Caf6 violation. May 12, 3 p.m., city commission work session. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.. 778-1005. Holmes Beach May 4, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. May 10, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. PAGE 4 0 MAY 4, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 'Regina' shipwreck off Bradenton Beach dedicated Sixty-five years after .it was grounded off Bradenton Beach, the remains of the vessel "Regina" were formally included as a Florida Archeological Pre- serve. About 60 people attended dedication ceremonies Saturday at the BeachHouse Restaurant, within sight of the remains of the 247-foot steel steamer which sank March 8, 1940. -The nomination of the shipwreck in the state list- ing, the 10th in Florida, includes brochures, dive infor- mation of the site and posters and a plaque on.the ship itself. The "Regina" was being towed from Havana, Cuba, to New Orleans when a winter storm forced the ship aground about 100 yards off Bradenton Beach. The crew of eight was eventually rescued, but not before one man, the ship's cook, drowned in the heavy surf. Among those receiving certificates of thanks for their assistance in the nomination process and dedica- tion were: Pete and Lorraine Athas, Sea Trek Divers; Anna Maria Island Historical Society; Bradenton Her- ald; The Islander; The.Sun;Silver Surf Resort; Mana- tee County Commission; Manatee County Clerk of Court; Manatee County Environmental Management Department; Bill O'Shea; John Noll; Manatee County Planning Department; Michael Wood; City of Bradenton Beach; Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie; Clayton and Pauline Adams; Greg Cook; Cathy Slusser; Roger Allen; Manatee County Histori- cal Commission; Mary Fulford Green; Cortez Village Historical Society; John and Kathy Bass; Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum; Leo and Pat Dioguardi; Janet Elms; Jim and Beverly Humes; Gary and Susan Humphreys; Rick and Tina Lee; Jeff and Ashley Moates;-Brian Morse; Ben. Shaul; Ed Sterba; James Sterba; Kacy Knope; Chris Hall; John Hebert; Rich Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie thanked everyone for their hard work in have the shipwreck of the "Regina" listed on a statewide list of notable shipwrecks for divers. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Meier; Joseph Neville; Joe "COZ" Cozzi, Mote Marine Laboratory; Ed Chiles, Beach House Restaurant; Rot- ten Ralph's Restaurant; Bowman Diving Inc.; AmeriaQuick Printing; Cortez Kat Charters; Cortez Parasail; Manasota Business Network Inc.; Delta En- gineering & Inspection Inc.; Sign-A-Rama; Sea Tow; East County Business Network; and Jeff and Denise Holmes Beach vacation requests need answers By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Holmes Beach city commissioners appeared reluc- tant to grant either of the two vacation requests pre- sented at the April 26 commission meeting until the applicants could supply more information. The first request was from Mary Menendez of 407 42nd St., who wants the city to vacate its right of way on Fourth Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Menendez owns property on both sides of the right of way at this intersection. Attorney Mark Barnebey, representing Menendez, argued that although the street was platted in 1903, it was never built and it's obvious that-it's "just a paper street." There's no purpose in the city retaining the street. If the commission would vacate the right of way to Surprise birthday party, roast for Forssell Manatee High School music teacher of 34 years and Voice of the Hurricanes (football team) for 41, James Forssell will turn 72 on Tuesday, May 10. "For MHS alums, being part of the vocal depart- ment was the high point of their high school years," according to former Islander and party organizer David Reid. "Many studentshave kept in touch with him over. the years, even since his retirement from teaching." A birthday 'surprise" get together will take place at the Shake Pit you know the hangout by MHS - at 3801 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, starting at 4:30 p.m. May 10. Former students, co-workers, chorus and choir students and associates throughout the years are welcomed and asked to help spread the word. Support is also sought for donations to the James Forssell Scholarship Fund at MHS, for which Forssell, his son Jim and the music department head choose the student recipient each year. Contact Lu Files at lu@asapflorida.com for more information on the scholarship fund. For more information about the birthday party, contact David Reid at forssell72@aol.com or Nina Wiley at nwiley@access-bank.com. his client, said Barnebey, Menendez would put in con- crete pipes where the present swales are located, add a sidewalk from 42nd Street down Gulf Drive to Mana- tee Avenue and donate $50,000 to the city to address stormwater drainage in the area near the vacation. But the vacation would give Menendez about two lots to build on, said Commissioner Pat Morton, and he wanted to know how much those lots would increase the value of the property already owned by Menendez. Barnebey could only guess that it would add about $150,000 in value. He said his client has no plans to build on the property "at this time." "What about in the future?" asked Commissioner Roger Lutz. That's likely, Barnebey replied. Following complaints from some members of the public that granting the vacation would only increase density in the area, which is zoned for multiple-family dwellings, Commission Chairperson Sandy Haas-Mar- tens asked if Barnebey's client would agree to build no more additional units than what can be built at present, if the commission were to grant the vacation. "It's obvious there is a'concern for density" in the area, she noted. Barnebey said he would have to check with his client and return to the commission with that information. Lutz also wanted a clearer map of the area, infor- mation from the Florida Department of Transportation on connecting Fourth Street with Manatee Avenue and some follow-up on whether or not the Southwest Florida Water Management District would allow con- crete pipes to replace the grassy swales in the area. The commission voted to hold another public hear- ing on the vacation request at its May 10 meeting. Moreland Marine Commissioners also heard a request from Brian Quartermain of Moreland Marine on 52nd Street to vacate 8. feet of right of way to its condominium project, currently under construction at that location. The vacation would allow the project to build one ad- ditional condominium unit. Before Barnebey, now representing Moreland Marine, could make his presentation, however, Haas- Martens noted there was a problem. The address con- tained on the public notice and on the meeting agenda were different. City Attorney Patricia Petruff suggested the com- mission could still hold the public hearing because of the people who had come to voice and opinion, but Mayor Carol Whitmore intervened: "Let's do it right the first time," she said, noting the city had been sued over the Frank Davis variance re- quest because the meeting was held despite an alleged improper notice. Lutz agreed that the best course of action was to continue the public hearing to another meeting until the correct address was properly notified to all adjacent property owners. Although the hearing was discontinued, members of the public got a chance to voice their opinion on the request during public comment at the end of the meet- ing. Tom McGannon said he was representing three other homeowners on the street. He said his "group" is not opposed to the vacation if the developer will install an appropriate fence between his group's property and the condominiums and also build a suitable entrance to the condo development. In addition, his group would like Moreland Marine to fund about $12,000 in sewer improvements for the group. Barnebey said he would speak to his clients about the fence and funding for sewer improvements. City hall mold issues Commissioners were hung up on whether or not to approve $117,450 to Kenyon and Partners to remove existing mold and mildew conditions in the city hall air- conditioning system. Public Works Director Joe Duennes said he did not know when the company could start, or how long the project would take. He suggested the commission give him authority to negotiate with both the low bidder and second lowest bidder who was $15,000 higher - and determine which could start and finish the earliest. "Let's get the damn thing done," said Commis- sioner Don Maloney, noting that it's been almost two years since the problem was discovered, and he doesn't want to sweat out another hot summer in the commis- sion chambers without air conditioning. Commissioners agreed to authorize Duennes to go with the low bidder if they can start within 30 to 45 days. If not, he can contact the second lowest bidder to see if they have a better start and finish time. The commission also approved $80,000 to C.F. Huffman Inc., the sole bidder on the storm drain reloca- tion project at the Gulf Drive-Marina Drive intersection. THE ISLANDER M MAY 4, 2005 M PAGE 5 No stormwater fee in Anna Maria this year By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners at their April 28 special meeting agreed not to implement a stormwater utility fee for the 2005-06 budget. Instead, commissioners believe that $200,000 of the 2005-06 budget can be dedicated for stormwater improve- ments and other capital improvement projects as desig- nated by the capital improvements advisory committee's priority list of projects. In addition, the city believes it can obtain grant money from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and other sources, making the fee unnecessary, at least for this coming fiscal year. But Commissioner Dale Woodland noted the com- mission is not done with the fee, even though the bud- get and grant money should eliminate the need for the fee this year. "All we've done is postpone the stormwater util- ity fee to next year," he said. "I still want a special meeting to discuss the entire process. We're eventually going to have to go through this." Agreed, said Commission Chairperson John Quam. Woodland said he would contact Steve Minnis of Swiftmud to attend the special meeting and make a presentation on Swiftmud's grant process and what funds are available. Commissioner Duke Miller reminded the commis- sion that it needs a professional to manage any capital improvement projects and avoid the fiasco of the Tar- pon Street-Oak Avenue paving project of 2003-04. Woodland preferred a qualified volunteer from the city, but Commission Chairperson John Quam sided with Miller. A paid professional is needed to supervise such projects, he said. The.commission also thanked Chris Collins, who spent the past six months preparing charts and tables for revenue flow and projects completed for various stormwater utility fee amounts. Collins said he understood the "political pressure" not to implement a fee, but the commission is assum- ing grants can be obtained. He said the fee could be as low as $45 annually over a 20-year period for a single- family home, but commissioners set his suggestion aside, at least for this year. Anna Maria's Hunts day in court tomorrow By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Robert and Nicki Hunt of 303 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria will get their day in court in their lawsuit against the city starting tomorrow, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Manatee County Courthouse. Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner will preside. The Hunts' site plan for a three-story commer- cial-residential unit in the city's residential-office-re- tail area along Pine Avenue was turned down by the city commission last August in a narrow 3-2 vote. The defeat came despite an opinion from City Attorney Jim Dye that the city codes did not pro- hibit a three-story structure in the ROR district. In addition, the site plan had favorable opinions from Building Official Kevin Donohue, the city engi- neering firm of Baskerville-Donovan Inc. and a recommendation for approval from the planning and zoning board. At issue for the commission was whether or not language in the city code pertaining to the ROR district allowed three-story structures with a residence on the top floor and commercial space on the two lower floors, or just two floors of habitable space. The Hunts had proposed office-retail units on the lower two levels and a residence on the third floor, with half of the second floor devotedto their own residence and the dther half for commercial space. The entire third floor would be the remainder of their home, and the site plan fell within the city's 37-foot height restriction. Their original application was based on an interpreta- tion of the city code from Donohue, who has since been instructed by the mayor and commission not to give opinions. The Hunts appear to have had bad timing in the purchase of the property in November 2003. Within a month, Anna Maria adopted a building moratorium while new site plan review procedures were being developed by the P&Z board. When those mea- sures were adopted by the commission in late March 2004, the moratorium was lifted and the Hunts were the first to apply under the new procedures. Problems with the new procedures, including the second site plan application, which was submit- ted for the Waterfront Restaurant; eventually prompted then P&Z board vice chairman Charles Canniff to suggest a meeting among the P&Z board, city commission, city attorney and building official to iron out problems before more problems- developed. That proposed meeting might be a moot point. The new site plan review procedures will now be tested in court rather than in commission cham- bers, 18 months after the Hunts purchased their property to build their "dream house." As resident Mike Holman of 311 Pine Ave. told commissioners last August, "If the laws can't be trusted and are subject to interpretation, then how can anybody plan?" He and his family have planned on investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in an ROR project on Pine Avenue, but he suggested nobody would "have any intention of investing" in the city without clear direction and guidelines. 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The Florida Department of State, Division of His- torical Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research has recognized the "Regina" as the 10th underwater archeological preserve in Florida, the only shipwreck so named on the West Coast of Florida, and the most readily available of the underwater dive-site preserves. The designation means that divers from throughout the world will now be able to read about and see firsthand the 247-foot-long molasses barge'that lies on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico where it wrecked March 8, 1940, only a few hundred yards from the shore of Bradenton Beach. And, with eco-tourism becoming a greater and greater attraction to the state, the increased attention to the shipwreck by tourists during the quieter summer months prime diving time should be welcome. Kudos to Lorraine and Pete Athas of Sea Trek Divers for their hard work in bringing about the recognition. Annexation?! It's the first occasion among our collective memo- ries that any entity on the Island has asked for annex- ation from one city to another. Not withstanding our suggestion, of course, that Bradenton Beach annex Cortez, or that Holmes Beach, with hindsight, should have long ago annexed Perico Island. Surprisingly, this week Island Baptist Church, which has several parcels of property in both Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, is looking to call one city home and, apparently, the church overseers have de- cided Holmes Beach is their city of choice. They say its main entry is on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, but the mailing address is an Anna Maria post office box, making it difficult to receive parcels, ship- ments or get credit cards for the church. In addition, the church believes it would be better to have one city to deal with for law enforcement, zoning, public works and building permits. The church also has some upcoming "improvement projects" and twojurisdic- tions with two sets of rules could cause difficulties. Duh? It could prove impossible, depending on the type of "project" proposed. One set of rules is enough, and the church doesn't pay taxes. So pick a city of your choice. And, we wonder, are there others who wish to join them? Th& Islander MAY 4, 2005 Vol. 13,. No. 27 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org" Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price J.L. Robertson V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org Jocelyn V. Greene, ads@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) --* 1993-04 Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan )inion , ,- . Secede from Manatee Although I have always been opposed to the con- solidation of the three cities on Anna Maria, it is be- coming increasingly clear to me that some machinery to combine resources must be found. And yet I remain convinced that each city should retain its identity. Perhaps instead of combining it might be useful to consider a different higher.level of government. Manatee County has always regarded Anna Maria Island as a cash cow but seems unresponsive to our needs and concerns. The' best example is the method that the county delayed and ran roughshod over our ideas and plans for the reno- vation of the Anna Maria Elementary School. It may be time for the Island to break away front Manatee County and become Anna Maria County. If the islanders on Longboat Key who are also in Mana- tee County wish to join us, I believe that we should accommodate them. In this manner I believe it would be possible for many services to be combined, maximize our local fi- nancial base, and at the same time address the indi- vidual policies of each city. Can we and should we secede from Manatee County? My answer is yes. Bill Diamant, Anna Maria First and last visit The following letter was sent to the mayor and city commission of Anna Maria and the chamber of com- merce: We visited the City of Anna Maria for the first time today. It will likely be the last time. Let us explain what happened. At the request of some friends from Cincinnati we were looking at rental property and stopped for lunch and some shopping in your city. During that time we stopped at the Rod & Reel Pier for a drink. The parking lot was full so we avoided the side streets that were signed "no parking" and parked on the street in front of the pier. We avoided parking in front of people's driveways and parked behind other cars along the street. We stayed at the Rod & Reel for approximately 30 minutes enjoying the charm and the view. When we returned to our car there was a $30 parking ticket for parking with our tires on the road! Anne Thorp in the citi clerk's office explained that we should have parked off the road on what appeared to be people's lawn, which she explainedwas city right of way. There is absolutely no way any visitor could have known this ownership. It appeared to us that we were legally parked. S We feel we have been treated unfairly as visitors and iequesi [ltU you return our $30. We recommend that you change your parking enforcement method and clarify the.signage of the appropriate place to park. We are going to explain to our friends (and anyone else who will listen) that the City of Anna Maria does not provide a welcome environment for visitors. We plan to recommend that they rent somewhere else next winter-season. Phyllis and Roger Barry, Sarasota A pleased Irishman Having just returned from a three-week vacation in Florida I must write to you to compliment you on a fabu- lous island, it really is a little piece of paradise. We stayed at Bridge Walk and our host Barbara was very friendly and helpful and the accommodation was excellent. My wife and two children really enjoyed our stay on Anna Maria Island and look forward to visiting again in the future, we are also recommending it to anyone who will listen to us. SAll the people we met were very friendly and help- ful, a special mention must go to Publix, a wonderful su- permarket, and to the Sun House as a special restaurant. I hope you realize how lucky you are to live in such a special place. Kieran Ruttledge, County Kerry, Ireland THE ISLANDER E MAY 4, 2005 N PAGE 7 Sunrise at last in Holmes Beach, maybe The THE BESJ 3der By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter After nearly three years of investigation, discussion and preparation, the Holmes Beach City Commission was ready for an ordinance at its April 26 meeting that would lease space in the Sunrise subdivision boat ba- sin to existing dock owners and absolve the city of any liability. Although it took three years to prepare, the ordi- nance may have raised more questions'than it an- swered. Mayor Carol Whitmore said she went to the Sun- rise boat basin located along Avenue C last weekend and talked to several boat owners about the proposed lease. The first question came from a boat owner who operates a charter fishing service out of Boca Grande and local waters, picks up fishermen in Cortez, but keeps the boat docked in Sunrise where he lives. "There was some concern about running a business from a boat," she said, because the ordinance prohib-, its such activity. Commissioner Roger Lutz, an attorney, said in his opinion parking your boat in Holmes Beach and pick- ing up passengers in Cortez is not "operating a business in Holmes Beach." He suggested that based on his 30 years of civil litigation, any circuit court judge would make that same decision. City Attorney Patricia Petruff, however, disagreed. The intent of the ordinance is to lease dock space to plea- sure craft associated with a single-family residence. "The issue becomes one of degree," she said. Is it permissible to dock a tugboat or barge in Sunrise, even though it's used elsewhere? What about a shrimp boat that unloads in Cortez, but is docked in Holmes Beach? There's also an enforcement issue involved, she sug- gested. Petruff also observed that technically speaking, the docks are not going to be owned by the people under this lease, although they will have the liability. That raised a red flag to Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger. What if a dock starts falling down? "Is the city to be the judge of what's safe or not?" he asked. Commissioner Pat Morton said maybe the city should tear down all the docks and install new ones to ensure conforming safety standards are met, but added, "Who wants that price?" Commission Don Maloney agreed with tearing down all the docks and starting over. Lutz, however, noted that the city already wears the hat that determines when structures are safe or un- safe, and it should fall on the lessee of the dock to re- pair or build a dock to meet city safety standards. Petruff noted that the 1995 ordinance governing the T-end canals in the northern part of the city had language that the public works director could deem a dock unsafe. Maloney, however, reiterated that starting all over again was the best way for the city to proceed. At that rate, said Chairperson Sandy Haas-Martens, the work won't be finished "in our lifetime." Lutz noted that Sunrise residents are getting frus- trated by the entire process, which has taken nearly three years to get an ordinance to the commission. There are only a few revisions in language needed to approve the measure, he maintained. Then bring the corrected ordinance back to another workshop, suggested Haas-Martens. That solution was deemed wise, and the three- years-in-waiting ordinance will now have at least an- other month added to its lifetime. The Sunrise dock issue came up several years ago when the seawall in the boat basin begin to crumble. The city learned that it owned the basin and seawalls, including the docks, and was responsible for mainte- nance and upkeep of the area. The ordinance was pre- pared to allow present-day dock owners and residents to continue to enjoy a dock at their residence, but the city would transfer liability under a lease agreement. R m ,. aly o E BEE "- tomrrow' Happy; ; her's Day Bring your Mom 0, for Rotten Ralph's Fish & Chips All-You-Can-Eat O o only... or choose-from our special Mother's Day entrees Ralph at age 3 with his mother Ralphetta. GREAT LIVE MUSIC! DRINK SPECIALS Tom Mobley Pitchers of 2 for '6 Every Sunday thru Thursday Bud & M r-/ ioa Joe Bill loudermilk Miller Lite loodyBI / iary Friday May 6 Only $7 equila Sunrise Ryan Stroh " Saturday May 7 "'ROTTEN RALPH'S / WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria o o Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 RO TTE- N- So 0 -rn- -ONTOtRES :- ,:.ulf .-i - 0 BUTigSETH & CHIP' I *xffDY$. EU U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U .u..U...U.UU. Ten years ago in the May 4, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria announced plans for a $400,000 renovation and expansion plan at the church that will include a new fellowship hall. The Holmes Beach City Commission defeated an ordinance that would have allowed "artistic" busi- nesses, such as a piano teacher, to have a home occu- pational.license because the ordinance would have al- lowed business traffic to the "artistic" residence. Bradenton Beach city commissioners overruled Police Chief Jack Maloney and reinstated officer Jason Joel after he was suspended by Maloney for five days for using a patrol vehicle for personal use. 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They went through a less demanding ritual in win- ning the state honors last November, and again on the way to sweeping the field in the Southeast Theater Conference contests in Greensboro, N.C., in March. They raised enough then, and they are sure they can now. They must, he said. They're using the play and generous theaters to accomplish their goal with performances of "Metamor- phoses" at the Venice Little Theatre June 3-4 and at their parent theater, the Riverfront, June 9-11. All pro- ceeds are to go to the fund to get the cast and crew to Kalamazoo and back. Curtain times are 8 p.m. both nights at the Venice Little Theatre, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 9-10, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June' 11 at Riverfront. Immediately after the Saturday matinee there will be a bon voyage reception at the theater, and the sets and costumes will be loaded on a truck which will depart forthwith for Kalamazoo. The 18 - members of cast and crew will follow. But those efforts probably will fall short, Play- ers spokesperson Denny Miller said, so other means are being organized. Already Island restaurateur Sean Murphy has offered a dinner for four at the IL 1fIf i Anna --aaL 1 Maria's SI Tom S- Aposporos Sin "Meta- morpho- ses" in Michigan next month in a "national competi- Stion. a : I 1r I.Ir H ll Beach Bistro and the same at the Mangrove Grille, to be raffled at an event even now being organized. Players also are offering season tickets to be raffled, and donations or raffle ticket purchases from other patrons of the arts are being sought to "sweeten the pot." For raffle 'tickets, call Aposporos at 778-8456. 'Menopause' music director guest of Off Stage Ladies May 11 The woman who has spent four years with "Meno- pause" will speak to the Off Stage Ladies Wednesday, May 11. She will entertain the members of the Island Players auxiliary at a luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. It will be a one-woman show, an Off Stage spokes- person said, but not "Menopause, the Musical" itself. The speaker/entertainer is C.T. Hollis, who has been musical director of the off-Broadway hit since its in- ception in 2001. Master Stylist & Colorist is now at Looks Salon 7455 Manatee Ave. West M (next to Albertsons) Call 792-4999 S713-7223 Hollis is the professional name of Catherine Tho- mas, daughter of Linda and Larry .Thomas of Bradenton. Her mother, an attorney with a deep inter- est in stage herself, is president of the Riverfront The- atre Guild. She plans to be at the Off Stage Ladies lun- cheon. "Menopause" is a musical comedy about the dif- ficulties and chuckles of menopause. It has played in 35 cities in the United States, with 13 companies per- forming it today somewhere in the world, and it is still playing in New York. Still Off Broadway, of course. This fall a 56-city tour is planned, with proceeds to benefit research for ovarian cancer. Hollis will direct the music on that demanding tour, too. Hollis is no newcomer to Bradenton. Reared in Syracuse, N.Y., she graduated in music from Florida State University in 1991. She taught music in private schools in the Manatee/Sarasota area and then in West Palm Beach. While still there she joined "Menopause," and now is responsible for musical casting, vocal ar- rangements and the show's bands. Details may be obtained by calling 778-4865. r LTTINA 6L(qo INTER R-A5 AWARD-WINNING T IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME SCALL 941-779-2106 ,f :^ U .T r:L. T,,: ::-,,_- _-, .. .~iM3nike it Llstl thf wa'a.- ishe likes it' w ~ith~ .- -. 5321 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (Fitness Center Building) 778-5434 Please Drink Responsibly -U--,- RESEARCH CENTER TM REMEMBER MOM wth a beaut fiowerinf Earthbo 01l e7j Eath X : ... . - Large selection of wave petunias and geraniums. Rows of beautiful planted Earthboxes and plants for you to plant yourself. Local author's book available now at Earth Box --, '^, ,: ... .. 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Bradenton Beach April 14, vehicle burglary, 1800 block Gulf Drive South. A Michigan couple were the victims of a bur- glary when a thief broke into their car parked at Leffis Key and took a wallet containing $180 and credit cards, which later were used at a drugstore and several gas stations. The couple had left the windows of the car cracked for ventilation, a move police said probably led to easy entry. April 23, bicycle theft, 1500 block -Gulf Drive South. A bike was stolen after the owner left it un- locked at Coquina Beach. April 25, vehicle burglary, 2500 block Gulf Drive South. A foreign resident told police someone broke into her car at Coquina Beach and stole a purse contain- ing cash, credit cards and passports. April 29, domestic battery, 2100 block Avenue B. A woman reported that her husband had been abusing her, and pushed her to the pavement in front of their apartment, causing a wrist injury. The woman told po- lice her husband was abusive to her approximately 20 days of every month. April 26, driver's license violation, 2400 block Avenue C. A man was arrested after police stopped him forrolling through a stop sign and found his driver's license restricted him from driving except for going to and from work. May 1, drug arrest, 2100 block Gulf Drive South. A man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Richard C. Bouknight, 4708 26th Ave. E., Bradenton, was arrested by police patrolling Coquina Beach after midnight. Police approached the man's truck to tell him the park closed at sundown and smelled the odor of burning marijuana. Bouknight was asked if he had any marijuana and responded, "I'll give you all I got." He gave police a small baggie of mari- juana and a brass pipe made of plumbing material. May 1, drug arrest, 100 block Bridge Street. Two men were arrested in a parking lot for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a minor. Christopher J. Martinez, 1431 30th Ave. E., Bradenton, 21, and Kevin Tupin, 4403 101st St. W., Cortez, 20, were arrested in a parking lot at 116 Bridge St. Earlier in the evening, Martinez had approached a plain-clothes officer and asked him if he wanted to smoke some marijuana and steal a car. Martinez left with Tupin and went toa conve- nience store but police followed them back to the parking lot. When police discovered the marijuana on Martinez, Martinez said, "I knew I shouldn't have had this." He also told police he was violating his probation on aDUI charge. Holmes Beach April 23, theft, 5400 block Marina Drive. Two Lakeland men were arrested after allegedly shoplifting two 12-packs of beer from Jessie's Island Store. Michael Harley, 20, of 3490 Summer Wood Way, and Eric Custred, 5921 Lake Victoria Dr., were arrested and charged with the theft after police chased them to the Publix parking lot. Both denied the theft but were identified by several witnesses as the men who took the beer and drove off in a hurry. April 24, theft, 63rd Street boat ramp. Tag stolen off a boat trailer. April 24, driver's license, 6200 block Gulf Drive. A woman was issued a ticket for driving while license suspended without knowledge of the suspension. April 25, DUI, open container, failure to turn on headlights, 700 block Manatee Avenue. A Sarasota man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after police stopped him on the east side of the Anna Maria Bridge.'Julian Trejo, 1705 Fifth-St., Sarasota, had turned east to head off the Island when police noticed he failed to turn on his headlights. As he was crossing the bridge with police in pursuit, Trejo turned on his lights, but crossed the center line twice. When he stopped one-half mile east of the bridge on Manatee Avenue, police noticed an open container in the middle console of the car and beer cans strewn on the floor in the front and.back seat. Trejo was able to tell police he couldn't speak English and he was taken to the Manatee County Jail where he failed sobriety tests and was arrested. , April 27, burglary, 4000 block of Gulf Drive. A Mas- .sachusetts woman was the victim of a car burglary when a thief was able to enter her car through an open window. The thief took $300 cash and a Bank of America debit/ credit card, which was later used at a CVS store and Walgreens, each time in the amount of $90. April 30, vehicle theft, 4300 block Gulf-Drive. A woman's boyfriend was suspected of stealing her car and police are on the lookout for the man and a silver Hyundai Elantra. THE ISLANDER N MAY 4, 2005 0 PAGE 9 - i,1J E C T P < N? A LOCK!.8N M!S8fWT !N YOUR HOMB TraV lng gunlock program tomorrow The road show designed to encourage gun owners to put locks on their guns to protect children will be at three Island stops, including The Islander, Thursday, May 5. It is part of Project ChildSafe, the program to pro- vide free gunlocks and educational materials to.law enforcement agencies and other focal points, which. distribute the cable-style locks to local residents. Arriving in Manatee County Wednesday, May 4, it will spend the first day with the Palmetto and Bradenton police departments and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. The next day, Thursday, it will start with lock.dis- tribution at 9 a.m. with several Island stops: Holmes Beach Police Department, 5801 Marina Drive, at ap- proximately 10:30 a.m. followed by a dropoff at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive in the Island Shopping Center to replenish exhausted supplies, and from there to the Bradenton Beach Police Department, 403 High- land Ave., approximately between 11:30 and noon. Then it's on to Longboat Key and Sarasota for the 26- foot distribution truck. This is the second year the program, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, has included Florida. Paul Turner, ChildSafe representative who travels with the project, said 450,500 locks will be distributed in Florida this year, bringing the two-year total to 1,105,500. The program will distribute more than 12 million free firearm safety kits, following the 20 million of last year in all 50 states. ChildSafe is funded by two grants from the U.S. Justice Department that total $30 million, Turner said. A gunlock on every firearm is an important part of fire- arm safety around children, he said, but it's not all: The most important part is for gun owners to keep their weapons far from the reach of children. Anyone wishing to obtain a free gunlock may call The Islander at 778-7978 or visit the office or either police department. Silver and Pearls, Perfect for Mother's Day |Mm., m. B-im mogi aB 'This 7l hothier 'Dailgive hter the gift that oi0 fA e'r ot t of the itchlen foreve.... so she can cook your food outdoors! j GAS, ELECTRIC OR CHARCOAL 1. r- T I i *i rl 1 ''I 1 r 1" 1 II r.i1 1.j l : j j. I I7- C.4 -4 ILI_ STORE 5 0 Gulfl Drive Hojrlmes Be ct-h fr.. aisein a .n .l, .... O ..n I ,,,, ISI.117dS 779-9594 YOU'LL BE TIC a When you see I :w BEACH KLED PINK the all new N .' * ., ii . 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Islander Photos: Paul Roat ... and Bradenton Beach Burkl idon Beach got S ogl ither to see the new Spalidih stopper at the Herb Dolan Bayfront S" .V'rtli Park. From left ..a .. 'I I e M ayorB ill E e o Shr et, oi n and Levit, AF I,\l h\irv John Chappie, l, c i't,. Gould, Co. ,n, s ioner Lisa Anna-- Mai Islad ,cr sa.11ar awa Phillips, Shack, p)i d,h, i works Corey Li -% aad Rob Greer, San d C commissionerr S -I- Ix b tAJ, h laughnessy. S ... Holmes Beach, too Holmes Beach officials 1e. planted trees off 77th Street. From left are .... to mal k Mayor Carol Whitmore, John Zaccagnino, ; public works director *: a 4Joe Duennes, Keep Manatee Beautiful's SKathy King, Keegan, S" a Tte I-uir Commissioner Sandy Haas-Martens, Jim '' Dunne with Anna Maria Island Rotary Club, Gould, Steve Schlueter, 6 "Little and Shack. Eyes down for turtles, up for birds By Jim Hanson Wildlife Conservation Commission asked if her volun- Islander Correspondent teers would lend a hand. They figured they were on the beach at first light Last .year they took care of three colonies of least looking for sea turtles, they might as well keep an eye terns and one of royal terns, she said. "You can tell if out for birds too. a royal has mated it seems to make his toupee get Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers, who all ruffled up." took to the beaches Sunday to care for turtles coming Especially appreciated are the oyster catchers, soli- ashore to nest, will make it their business to care for tary nesters, "very pretty and pretty much everyone's nesting birds too. favorite." They won't be counting birds or even species, but The Turtle Watch volunteers will walk designated just making sure nesting birds get a chance to repro- sectors, covering the beach from Bean Point to duce. They aren't experts but they can tell if a pair of Longboat Pass, every morning about dawn until the .birds seems especially amorous, or if some seem to be turtle nesting season ends Oct. 31. sitting on eggs. They will be especially alert for large They will be seeking "crawls," big zipper-like gatherings of birds that seem to be nesting. tracks left by the big loggerhead turtles as they crawl The turtle protectors will carry signs and stakes appro- up the beach at night. They dig down a couple of feet, private to mark bird nests, as they will mark turtle nests, deposit about 100 eggs the size of golf balls, cover with colored tape to warn people off the nesting areas, said them and go back to sea. Two months of so later, baby Suzi Fox, who heads Turtle Watch on the Island. turtles claw their way to the surface and scramble This will be the second summer for bird protection, downbeach to the Gulf. she said. It started last year when the Florida Fish and Details may be obtained by calling 232-1405. Mothers honored on their day Sunday By Jim Hanson Islander-Correspondent Thanks to a loving and persistent daughter, SMother's Day will honor her mother and all others Sunday, May 8. Island restaurants are no doubt preparing extra din- ners for mothers and their offspring on this special day, n .d florists expect the usual crush of Mother's Day business some of it with a guilty tone as younger men just plain forget until the last minute. The Island's churches plan no special programs to note the day, though every pastor has plans to make special note of Mom in the Sunday sermon. The daughter who started it all was Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, who believed at the death of her mother that all women with children, should be remembered. She found sympathetic ears everywhere and President Wilson in 1914 signed orders making it a national holiday. Americans are far from the first to take special note of mothers though, as detailed on the Internet. Ancient Greeks celebrated their version in the spring, honoring Rhea, '"mother of the gods." The Assam tribes in Af- rica have always called their groupings "maharis," or motherhoods, not families. Japan's imperial family traces its descent from Omikami Amaterasu,-or Mother of the World. Hindiu scripture credits the Great Mother, Kali Ma, with in- venting writing through alphabets. picto'graphs and beautiful sacred images Ancient Egyptians believed that Bast was the mother of all cats on earth, cats being sacred in Eg i pt. Eve, of course, is the biblical "mother of all the living." During the 1600s England celebrated "Mothering Sun- day," when servants all went home with cakes and sweets to moms, a custom called "going a-niotihei ing " Don't forget Mother Goose, a most popular enter- tainer of children for generations. And for heaven's sake, don't you dare forget the Mother who was so generously issued to you. Anna Maria Sunshine Law meeting May 17 Anna Maria's annual mandated meeting with City Attorney Jim Dye to discuss what city officials and staff need to know about Florida's Government in the Sunshine laws will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Mayor SueLynn said all staff, newly elected offi- cials and members of city committees or boards ap- pointed in the last year are required to attend, and the meeting is open to the public and other city staff and officials who would like to learn about public records. "I would invite anyone on the Island to come to the meeting to learn more about how our government op- erates under the Sunshine Laws," the mayor said. 'Cinco de Mayo' celebration tomorrow at Center A "Cinco de Mayo" celebration is'planned for Island teens at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. It will kick off registration for the REACH teen club with food and games. "Bring a friend, bring some- thing from Mexico" where the great Cinco de Mayo celebrations originated, said the Center. Live music by Magic Tree Conspiracy is on the program. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-1908. Acupuncture will be topic for Arthritis Foundation "Pain Relief and Pain Management" with empha- sis on acupuncture, acupressure and meditation will be discussed at St. Mary Star of the Sea .Church on Longboat Key at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. Dr. Douglas Dowe of Bradenton will speak and demonstrate treatment techniques at the church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive. It is one of a series being spon- sored by the Arthritis Foundation. Details may be ob- tained at 794-1400. 'Teen Night' every Friday Starting this Friday, May 6, the Anna Maria Island Community Center is hosting free "Teen Movie and Pizza Night" from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday in May. Details may be obtained at 778-1908. O'Clair-Gardner wedding Judy O'Clair, daughter of Euli O'Clair of Fort Fairfield; Me .'and Glenn Gaoiier, son of Kim and Jack Gardner f Anna Maria and Deerfield, N.H., were married on the Island beach. Attendants were Heather Morrison of Naushon Island, Mass., daugh- ter of the bride, and Jay Gardner of Boxford, Mass., brother of the bridegroom. The couple will live in Nottingham, N.H. Islander Photo: Kelley Ragan Another Cortez cleanup needs help Help Wanted: Cortez has a big cleaning job on its hands, so big that the historic fishing village can't do it alone Saturday, May 7. Even 75 or so man-hours couldn't get the job done during the annual cleanup March 16, when 25 volun- teers filled six Dumpsters at a new site in the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Preserve. The site is three lots and a four-bedroom house, which FISH bought some months ago to fill out own- ership of the Preserve. At the eastern end of Cortez, the village through FISH bought 95 acres as a nature area and buffer against development encroachment. The property was stacked with junk and garbage, including several old window air-conditioners, eight refrigerators, concrete rubble and plumbing fixtures and similar useless collections, as well as tree cuttings and the like. Although the volunteers on cleanup day cleared away a lot of it, about four Dumpsters worth of junk remains, said Karen Bell, treasurer of FISH. The original six Dumpsters were donated by Waste M ,nLage menit .and Manatee County; now FISH is hop- rn, _r p,:, ii-:is : to donate four more. If they don't get the Dumpsters, volunteers will have to resort to plas- tic bags, and four Dumpster loads is a bunch of bagfuls. Volunteers are also badly needed, Bell said. Any- one willing to.work from 8 a.m. until midafternoon will be most welcome. They should show up then at 4404 116th St. W., on the south side of Cortez Road just across from the Sunny Shores entrance. Further information may be obtained and help do- nated by calling 794-1249 or 708-4935. Boy Scouts strut their stuff in show this weekend Manatee County and Island Boy Scouts will show what their program is all about and what they get out of it in the annual Scout Show Saturday, May 7. The big show will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sutton Park, Sixth Street West and 10th Avenue West in Pal- metto. It will feature "scouting skills in action," a pine wood derby car race, demonstrations by Palmetto po- lice and the Manatee County sheriff's boat and mobile command post. A special feature this year will be Capt. Kim Ibasfalean of Cortez with her marine touch tank and the car she drives doing stunt work for movies and TV.. 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Garden club installation Members of the Anna Maria Garden Club held an installation. ceremony for its new officers. Jean Taylor, program chairman, offers flowers to newly installed president Katherine Van Zile. Outgoing vice presi- dent Susan Fernald is also pictured. Other club officers for 2005- 06 include recording secretary Mary Manion, treasurer Barbara Marcheck and vice president Suzanne Pelletier. Queen's court Ashley Michele Romine, 19, daughter of Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine, is presented at the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society Ball where she is a member of the queen's court for the DeSoto Festival. Romine, a freshman at Manatee Community College, was nomi- nated along with 150 young women for the honor, which was narrowed down to the final 10 for the court. Ashley won the Ambassador Awardfrom the DeSoto Society, the chief said, adding, "We were thrilled " Islander Photo: Gene Page IV Historical Museum summer hours The Anna Maria Island Historical Museum is on a summer schedule, open from 10 a.m. to-noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, said museum ad- ministrator Carolyne Norwood. The museum, at 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, keeps expanded hours during the tourist season. Details may be obtained by calling 778-0492. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 AID scholar. Kimberly Kuizon ofHolmes Beach has won a $1,000 scholarship awarded by All Island'Denominations. She said she plans to attend Manatee Community College for two years, then the University of Tampa with an eye to becoming a TV newscaster. 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Call for more details. eating &Air Conditioning WEST COAST Sl AIR CONDITIONING aina & HEATING INC 0 LASTS AND LASTSAND LASTS. M 778-9622 5347 Gulf Drive, No. 4, Holmes Beach Business Center, Holmes Beach At Gallery West Roy Stoy has been named Artist of the Month by the members of Island Gallery West, his work to be on special display throughout May. A native of Vancouver, B.C., he paints scenes from his travels in watercolors and acrylics. Hi.!tri at the gallery, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Details are available at 778-6648. Registration deadline nearing for stepping-stone class The deadline has been set as May 9 to register for the class in making garden stepping stones of stained glass at the Anna Maria Community Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. The class, taught by artist Glen LeFevre, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. May 16 and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 17. Cost is $55 for Center members, $60 for nonmembers. 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It will be observed as well throughoutthe United States and around the world wherever there are Ameri- cans.-The tradition predates the'founding of the United States: The Continental Congress set aside a day of prayer in 1775. Congress in 1988 designated the Na- tional Day .of Prayer as the first Thursday in May. On the Island, all six churches will join in the ser- vice at lla.m. at the Island Butterfly Park, 5801 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. A half-hour service is planned, with prayers, scripture and singing. Details may be obtained from Roser Memorial Community Church at 778-0414. The national and state observances are supported by proclamations and official statements by both Bushes, the president and the governor of Florida. President George W. Bush noted that on this spe- cial day American troops will be fighting for democ- racy and freedom throughout the globe and explained that this year's theme is taken from Hebrews "Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Gov. Jeb Bush said such prayers acknowledgee our dependence upon God, give thanks for the many blessings our country has received from Him, recog- nize our need for personal and corporate repentance and renewal and invoke God's blessings upon our leaders and ask God to protect and bless our nation." Adult ballet class Her adult ballet program will continue through the summer, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., said instructor Maureen Dye. It will be at the Sinclair Dance Academy, 7451 Manatee Ave. W., -Bradenton. Details are available at 779-1108. THE ISLANDER 0 MAY.4, 2005 E PAGE 13 Mother's Day garden tour May 8 in Sarasota The Sixth-Annual Rob Branch Mother's Day Garden Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in Sarasota. The free-admission garden tour will feature thousands of exotic tropical plants. The garden is at 1315 38th St. in Sarasota, just north of Myrtle Avenue off Cocoanut. The 1-acre garden is home to one of Central Florida's largest collections of bromeliads, palms, aeroids and other plants, nestled along a winding creek. The garden has more than 1,000 varieties of bromeliads, 175 varieties of palms, and scores of other various tropical plants, many under a canopy of live oak trees. "This has always been a terrific time to allow people to share the joys of tropical landscaping," Branch said, "and it's always a lot of fun." For more information, call 358-4953. Obituaries Walter Balducci Walter Balducci, 79, of Anna Maria, died May 2. Born in New Britain, Conn., Mr. Balducci moved to Anna Maria from Sarasota in 2003. He was a retired engineer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was Catholic. No memorial services are scheduled. Memorial- contributions may. be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. He is survived by wife Eleanor; sons Phil and David; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Dorothy G. Bodell Dorothy G. Bodell, 89, of Bradenton Beach, died April 29. Born in Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Bodell moved to Mana- tee County from there in 1939. She was a legal secre- tary and bookkeeper for attorney Frank Masari. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Cortez Church of Christ, 12011 45th Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34210. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Is- land Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by son Robert of Bradenton Beach; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Robert Mattia laniri Robert Mattia laniri, 87, of Holmes Beach, died March 6. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Ianiri moved to Holmes Beach from Bexley, Ohio, in 1980. He was a cost accountant for Jeffrey Manufacturing Co., now Dresser Industries, until his retirement after 39 years. He was a member of Bexley United Methodist Church. Memorial services were April 29 and 30 in Ohio. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Asso- ciation, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg FL 33742.. He is survived by sisters Vivian M..and Virginia Kraner, both of Bradenton. George G. Mazza Sr. George G. Mazza Sr., of Bradenton, died April 22. Mr. Mazza moved to Bradenton to serve as busi- ness manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was man- ager of Runaway Bay condominiums in Bradenton Beach. He served in the U.S. Army, was a scout mas- ter with Boy Scouts of America and past.president of the parks and recreation division of Pittsburgh, Pa. A gathering of friends and family.will be May 7. He is survived by wife of 55 years Betty Jane; sons Gregory G. Sr., Joseph M. Sr., August F. Sr. and George G. Jr.; sister Rita V. Weiss; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. 'Palmetto' to climax film festival on Island By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Free tickets are available for "Palmetto," which created quite a stir when scenes were filmed here, the closing movie of the current Island film festival. The picture will be shown at the Holmes Beach City Hall at 4 p.m. Monday, May 16, to cap the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Film Fest. The Holmes Beach City Commission has made the tickets available free, said Carolyne Norwood, administrator of the so- ciety. They may be obtained at the city hall, 5801 Ma- rina Drive, and the society's museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. A climactic kidnapping scene with Woody Harrelson was filmed in 1997 on the Anna Maria City Pier and the parking lot there. Harrelson shared the billing with Elisabeth Shue, but not the local spotlight - she wasn't in the Island scenes. He arrived aboard a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, worked all day and still mingled with the crowd of on- Gathering on the boulevard Movie professionals, equipment, trucks and sightse- ers, star searchers, onlookers and movie-extra wannabes filled Anna Maria's Bay Boulevard looking south from the humpback bridge during filming for "Palmetto." Islander File Photos lookers far into the night. Even those who arrived af- ter midnight got moments with the star. Many local residents appeared as extras, earning $25 for hanging out in the background, and up to $800 for a close shot of beach-walking-type feet. COMPOSITE DECKING & RAILINGS BY Wild for Woody. Fans of Woody Harrelson went wild for autographs during the filming of "Palmetto." 9:30 am Adult Study/Discussion Rev. Charlie Shook 10:30 am Traditional Service with Choir Rev. Kenneth Gill (Nursery and Sunday school) Come worship and enjoy warm fellowship YOUR CHURCH AWAY FROM HOME! 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34228 (941)383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com PAGE 14 0 MAY 4, 2005 N THE ISLANDER G000O00 Wednesday, May 4 7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., An'na Maria. Information: 778- 7062. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies. Thursday, May 5 9 a.m. Project ChildSafe truck promoting firearm safety visits Island police departments and The Islander throughout the day. Information: www.projectchildsafe.org. 11 a.m. National Day of Prayer observance at the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0414. 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. "Micro-Irrigation: Just the Basics"-presented by Manatee County Extension Services at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 6 p.m. Cinco de Mayo celebration for teens at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Friday, May 6 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Artists reception for the Manatee High School art exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. 7to 9p.m. Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Saturday, May 7 7:30 a.m. Nature walk at Felts Audubon Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 737-3169. 8 a.m. Environmental cleanup at the FISH Preserve, 4404 116th St. W., Cortez. Information: 708-4935. 9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 752-5973. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boy Scouts of America 2005 Scout Show at Sutton Park, Sixth Street West and 10th Avenue West, Palmetto. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classic Corvette car show at St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Information: 366-3200. 10:30 a.m. Wild bird rescue training class at the Peli- SAssisted Living Quality Accommodations for Seniors S Sunny Bower Bradenton Marella House Bradenton SOur Island Home Anna Maw.J SFamily Owned (941) 219-2106 & Operated Assisled Living Facility Affordable Monthly'Rental Ns. 5178.9577.10140 Full Range of Services www.anniesfamilyhomes.com For Off Stage Ladies Falcon-Aires S : '-: ~entertain members ~' p of the Island Players Vi auxiliary, Off Stage Ladies, at a lun- cheon meeting at the Anna Maria Island C. Oyster Bar. The Falcon-Aires are a group of seventh- graders at St. S .: Stephens Episcopal ;.. .. School directed by .. teachers Preston S Boyd and Joan ..! f 4;. Frankel. can.Man's Bird Sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4444. 4 to 6 p.m. Sierra Club walk at Myakka State Park. Information: 484-4113. Fee applies. Sunday, May 8 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mother's Day Garden Tour at 1315 38th St., Sarasota. Information: 358-4953. Monday, May 9 6 to 8 p.m. "The Basics of Global Positioning Sys- tems" at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Tuesday, May 10. 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. Appoint- ments: 749-3030. Wednesday, May 11 S9 a.m. Horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. 10:30 a.m. Friends of the Island Branch Library book club at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies. 1:30 to 3p.m. "Acupuncture, Acupressure and Arthri- tis" with Dr. Douglas Dowe at St. Mary Star. of the Sea Accounting Services Financial Statements Secretarial Services Payroll & Payroll Taxes Income Tax Preparation Electronic Filing BEN COOPER, E.A. Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 (Located across from Publix) (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Informa- tion: 794-1400 ext. 224. Ongoing: "Shells: Gems of the Sea" exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through May 8. Infor- mation: 746-4131, ext. 37. Fee applies. Manatee High School art exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes'Beach, through May 31. Information: 778-2099. Upcoming: Lifeline screening at Island Baptist Church May 13. Friends of the Island Branch Library board meeting al the Island Branch Library May 13. Bromeliad show at the Selby Gardens May 13-15. Letter carriers food drive May 14. American Red Cross "MASH Bash" at Bradenton Mu- nicipal Auditorium May 14. Frank Sinatra musical tribute at the Riverfront Theatel May 14. Sierra Club hike at Emerson Point Park May 14. Baby bird shower at the Pelican Man's Bird SanctuarS May 15. Island 5k run and fun walk at Bayfront Park May 15. Privateers/Whitey Horton Memorial Golf Tournamen at El Conquistador Country Club May 15. Florida Wind Quintet at First United Methodist Church Bradenton, May 15. Stepping stone craft class at.the Anna Maria ISlant Community Center May 16. "Palmetto" film viewing at Holmes Beach City Hall Ma 16. 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WMFD defeated Morgan Stanley 10-6 on Monday, April 25, and followed that up with a 15-11 win over Duncan Real Estate on Wednesday, April 27, to extend its winning streak to five games. WMFD hasn't lost a game since their 13-4 loss to'Duncan Real Estate on April 11. Duncan Real Estate bounced back from its loss to WMFD on Wednesday with a 13-4 vic- tory over Morgan Stanley to move back to the .500 mark in the standings. With only five or six games remaining-to be played, WMFD has given itself a little breathing room, but with two games remaining between Duncan and WMFD, anything can happen stay tuned. Duncan 13, Morgan Stanley 4 Troy Kozewski, Jordan Sebastiano and Kyle Crum combined to limit Morgan Stanley to two hits and four runs for Duncan Real Estate's 13-4 victory Friday, April 29. Crum came on to close the game out and struck out five batters in two scoreless innings of work. Duncan was led at the plate by Sebastiano who was 2- for-2, including a pair of doubles, three RBIs and two runs scored. Kozewski scored three runs on two walks and a single, including one on a steal of home. Trevor Bystrom walked twice and scored two runs, while Patrick Edwards, Daniel Pimentel, Travis Belsito, Austin Wash and Jake Rappe scored one run to contrib- ute to the Duncan total. Morgan Stanley was led by Daniel Janisch, who singled and scored one run, and Martine Miller, who had an RBI double in the second inning. Giorgio Gomez, Zach Evans and Katie Hunt each scored a run to round out the Morgan Stanley scoring in the loss. I aitpl't-M.e the QLal.i tL f }'t.u Lie. C(arol (Greier Siemaszko S.. 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Price proceeded his big third inning with a two-run home run over the left-center field fence making him the first player to leave the yard this season. Toussaint matched Price's .3-for-3 hitting performance, while Wilson added a pair of singles and two runs scored for WMFD. Conover finished the game 1-for-2 with two runs scored, while Succa finished with a single and one run scored. Duncan Real Estate received another big hitting performance from Jordan Sebastiano, who drove in Ever considered trying contacts? Need to update your current contact lenses? j Now is the perfect time! " Island VisiLo Can e . is offering FREE Contact Lens Fittings and r. Douglas K Black Trial Pair of Disposable Contacts BoaCertifiedan with the purchase of a complete eye examination. 10 Years Exoerieince Call today for an appointment! SIsliani Visiov Care ^ DooNtlas K. Black, O.D. 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 202- Longboat Key 387-8772 Get rid of unwanted hair PERMANENTLY! 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WMFD 10, Morgan Stanley 6 Tommy Price went 2-for-3 including an inside-the- park home run and two runs scored and Joey Hutchinson counted a two-run double among his two hits and one run scored to lead WMFD past Morgan Stanley Monday night. Hunter Parrish and Blake Wil- son each singled and scored a pair of runs for WMFD, which also received a single from Justin Succa and one run scored from Alex Burgess and Michael Dolan in the victory. Morgan Stanley was led by Giorgio Gomez, Matt Bauer and Kyle Parsons, who each singled and scored one run. William Brusso, Daniel Janisch, Zach Even and Katie Hunt each added a run for Morgan Stanley in the loss. Island hockey league action Wally Stem's hat trick in the second period helped the Sun to a hard-fought 5-4 victory over Home True -Value Hardware Saturday, April 30, in roller hockey action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Wally Stern finished with four goals and one assist, while brother Trey Ster added a goal and one assist. Darren Phillips rounded out the Sun scoring with one assist. Travis Belsito led True Value with three goals while teammate Zach Facheris added one goal in the loss. Play It Again 8, True Value 6 Patrick Anderson scored four goals in the third period to help rally Play It Again Sports to an 8-6 come-from-behind victory over Home True Value PLEASE SEE SPORTS, PAGE 18 -, Do you care for an elderly loved one? "I GE )YOURSELF A BREAK WITH OUR AF FOR ABLE SENIOR DAYCARE. Days.* Nights Weekends Exceptional Individual Care ANNA MARIA CARE ASSISTED LIVING 2202 Avenue B Bradenton Beach 779-0322 PAGE 16 M MAY 4, 2005 M THE ISLANDER -- oo-a------ CORTEZ 0 LIVE Retail KItCHEN )pen 7 Day ENTERTAIN Thurs. Sun Seafood I -- --- -- ii T U) T T T I I cri I- xI- u-J cr L c r'.cm CIF)~ 7,INK MOM j ____ BEaeHhou.e/ 7M0 Bsraik SA n n. Ixgarmga KF 20 Gulf Dr.. 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Don't miss Whitey Horton Golf Tourney The 11 th Annual Whitey Horton Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Privateers is set for Sunday, May 15, at the prestigious El Conquistador Country Club for only $100 per golfer. The tournament is named after the late Whitey Horton, an original founder of the Privateers, and helps fund the Privateers' college scholarship program. The Privateers are a non-profit organization founded in 1951 that raise money for youths in and around the area. The pirate members are all volunteers, giving of their time and energy and covering their own cost for beads and costumes. Tournament check-in is at 10 a.m. and the tournament commences with a big cannon shot at 1 p.m. Prior to the cannon start, there will be a putting.contest where, for a mere $5, golfers will compete to qualify for a chance to sink a 60-foot putt and win $5,000 cash! At each par three, contestants will have a chance to win a $24,000 boat, a week-end in Las Vegas, a Sony Camcorder and two airline tickets if they can shoot a hole-in-one. In addition to the hole-in-one con- tests, there will also be a longest- and shortest-drive contest and prizes for first-, second- and third-place overall winners. The tournament is also looking for sponsors. For $500 you get two tournament entries, a large sign on the tee box, two banquet tickets and recognition at the Islanders Roller May 5 6:30 a.m. May 7 10:30 a.m. May 10 7p.m. Hockey schedule Practice (all teams) SSun vs. Play It Again Sun vs. Play it Again 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 r -- EAT-IN OR $l OFF I TAKE-OUT $100 OFF 1 Any Size Pizza I FREE DELIVERY! 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Team Bordes wins six in a row Team Bordes improved to 6-2 on the season after Island Little League schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) May 4 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. Morgan Stanley May 6 7 p.m. Morgan Stanley.vs. Duncan, May 9 6:30 p.m. Duncan vs. Morgan Stanley AA League (ages 8-10) May 5 5:30 p.m. May 5 7 p.m. May 10 5:30 p.m. May 10 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) Cannons vs. MS-Harcon Bark vs. Betsy Hills MS-Harcon vs. Betsy Hills Bark vs. Cannons May 6 5:30 p.m. Harry's vs. Boyd May 7 9 a.m. Coast Bank vs. A&E May 7 10 a.m. Beachlyu s Island Starter DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGEj Coupon Good May 4-10, 2005 - Smirnoff Vodka IMANATEE COUNTY'SI Jack Daniels Black $10 1.75 #1 INDEPENDENT $2999 1.75 S8 LTR BEVERAGE DEALER! 9 LTR (IN ,J Best Mexican Cuisine . 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He allowed only two hits and one walk while striking out two in three innings of re- lief. Scott Wollett provided Cole with a little extra breathing room when he led off the sixth with a triple and later scored on a past ball. Next up for Team Bordes is a 7 p.m. game at G.T. Bray against Central Sarasota No. 1 on Friday, May 6. Sign up now for May Monster Jam The third-annual Monster Jam 3-on-3 basketball tournament is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Turnout is usually high for this popular event so it is advised to sign up teams ASAP. Cost is $75 per team with an entry deadline of Friday, May 13. Teams are allowed a maximum of four players with each player receiving a T-shirt. Teams are guaranteed at least two games. Age divisions start at 8-9 and progress up to 16-17 with additional age divisions for the 18-29, 30-39 and 40 and above wannabe players. There will also be a dunk contest and three-point shooting contest in each age division. Plan for an all- day, event. The schedule will assign different age groups to play on either Saturday or Sunday, not both. For more information, contact Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Anna Maria Island Little League AAA standings as of April 27 Team Name Won Lost Tied WMFD 6 3 0 Duncan Real Estate 4 4 1 Morgan Stanley 3 6 1 Loop Road Farm Market Greg and Arlene Geraldson, Owners our source : OUR OWN GRAPE TOMATOES SStas M florid '"da-gro -,.' tej Produce R Open Monday thru Saturday 10-4 9812 9th Ave NW, Bradenton a.p. BeLLfisH compaNyiNe. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, g Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip? Call about our o big, selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY S See you at our docks! 794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florid--- ..x- ~~ -^ -- ..... Capalbo'sp I HI House of Pizza Buffet Special d I I S 99 with the purchase of a soft drink. I 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11 am-1 Opm Sunday Noon-9pm | PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES MAY 31, 2005 .... -. == .=-- .= -= =-- ==, . ...~--. THE ISLANDER E MAY 4, 2005 0 PAGE 19 Extinct woodpecker discovered in wilds of Arkansas "What once was lost, now is found ..." Researchers have found a male ivory-billed wood- pecker in eastern Arkansas. The bird, the largest in the woodpecker family, had been thought to be extinct for the past 60 years. It looks a lot like our pileated woodpecker, but is bigger and has some distinctive white wing mark- ings. "It is a landmark rediscovery," Scott Simon, director of the Nature Conservancy's Arkansas chapter, reported in the journal Science last week. "Finding the ivory-bill in Arkansas validates decades of great conservation work and represents an incredible story of hope for the future." According to the experts, the ivory-billed wood-. pecker is known through lore as a "bird of beauty and indomitable spirit. The species vanished after extensive clearing destroyed millions of acres of virgin forest throughout the U.S. South between the 1880s and mid- 1940s. Although the majestic bird has been sought for decades, until now there was no firm evidence that it still existed." Besides the excitement of finding the thought-to- be-lost bird, there is now an ancillary move afoot to preserve its habitat, a huge series of wetlands - 550,000 total acres which is mostly bayous, bottom- land forests and oxbow lakes and is called, appropri- ately, The Big Woods. They're original and blunt about what they name things in Arkansas, I guess. According to Simon, the Nature Conservancy has conserved 18,000 acres of critical habitat in the Big Woods, at the request of the partnership, since the search began. "It's a very wild and beautiful place," Simon said. Other property now may also be sought. The process started about 14 months ago when this big, red-crested woodpecker showed up along a river and was spotted by a kayaker. He thought it was the extinct bird and started working the phone to noted national birders. As the feathers flew among the birding community, more and more people started hot-winging it to Arkansas, and at the end a flock of more than 50 ~ppy BiAthd ( Arldma Skirml rripLj Pirthdag rcatrvr i i~i. aCelebMa yat! -I i~ade WMayo h~Ei > Demnocray 2-6prn s <* J f( Crawford 6-lOprm An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 By Paul Roa." people from research institutes throughout the United States.were at one point or another tramping through the swamps in search of confirmation of the ivory-bill. To call the event anything less than emotional is to put it mildly. "When we finished our notes," one researchers wrote in Science, "my colleague sat down on a log, put his face in his hands and began to sob, saying, 'I saw an ivory-bill. I saw an ivory-bill.'" His associate con- curred: "Just to think this bird made it into the 21st century gives me chills. It's like a funeral shroud has been pulled back, giving us a glimpse of a living bird, rising Lazarus-like from the grave." There is some bad news about the bird, though. There's only been one ivory-bill sighted, and it's a male. Plans are in place to expand the search area in The Big Woods and hunt for at least one female. Because only'a single bird was observed at a time, researchers say they don't yet know whether more than one inhab- its the area. The good news is that the discovery of the ivory- bill will give environmentalists a boost in acquiring more public land for land acquisition and preservation. There is a 10-year goal to restore 200,000 more acres of forest in The Big Woods. "The effort will include conserving forest habitat, improving river water quality, and restoring the physi- cal structure of the river channels, focusing in locations Brunch/Lunch 11-2:30 Wed.-Sun, Breakfast Sunday 8 a.m. Dinner from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5320 WE'RENOTIUSTI.R GRANDgADDY'S FSHItfiL The Ci.ty P er RestaLuranf , --- i BRING MOM INFlX ' THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING ., ', ,, ..-, . , ",2 '' '' "" _ _. : .. "_, j with maximum benefit in reconnecting forest patches and protecting river health," according to the experts, one of whom added, "The ivory-bill tells us that we could actually bring this system back to that primeval forest here in the heartland of North America." A pretty neat Web site is out there on the bird, by the way, at www.ivorybill.org. .Sandscript factoid Perhaps the Florida Legislature should consider a new motto: "Florida, the invasive species state." "In a prime example of how Florida is becoming a haven for exotic pests, a South American moth is attack- ing valuable ornamental cactus plants used in landscaping and could be a threat to the nation's $70 million cactus industry," according to scientists with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The moths were first spotted about 15 years ago in the Florida Keys, and have since spread.td South Caro- lina. The fear is the little bugs could work their way to the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, where natural and cultivated prickly pear cacti the favorite food of the moths flourish and are a prime cash crop for both cattle food and ornamental plants. And as with many things of late, the UF research- ers are blaming Florida's four hurricanes last year with exacerbating the moth spread. "The moth can fly short distances, but it is believed to spread primarily via transportation of infested plants," according to a UF scientist. "Female moths deposit stacks of tiny eggs on the sides of the fleshy cactus pads, and the stacks resemble inch-long cactus s spines. When caterpillars hatch from the eggs, they burrow into cactus pads to feed, leaving tiny holes that ooze a green, slimy fluid. "The caterpillars, which are tan or orange with dis- tinctive black traverse bands, can be found by cutting open infested cactus pads. Adult moths are gray and white with a wingspan of about 1 inch." If you see any of the above, call (850) 656-9870. 3232 East Bay Drive SNext to Walgreens 778-7878 i- - ANY3 3$i FOOT-LONG 2 I SUB lt YUR 1Fr mi SUB ----ou--u - L. TOASTED.... .a. ,r ,0 . ._ont f tach Where the4 ocals bring their friends! NOW OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Evenim~ entertainment! 4-8pm 0 *, Wed Kenny! S Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd S'. 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Offshore action is good for grouper and snapper in water depths of less than 80 feet in the Gulf of Mexico, and for those willing to venture farther offshore, am- berjack are reported to be thick "and hungry." There are also some reports of mackerel and a few scattered kingfish closer to the Island. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he caught some big keeper-snook on the waning days of the season, and he's also been putting his charters onto redfish in Sarasota Bay, with white- bait being the best choice for the hungriest of the fish. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said he's hearing good" reports of redfish being caught in Sarasota Bay in the past few days. Snook season went out with a bang, and all he's hearing is good things about linesider action being big and plentiful. Trout are still spawning, Bill said, and big ones are still being caught but, please, release any trout bigger than 24 inches to let them be caught another day. Offshore ac- tion for grouper and snapper remain steady in the 100- foot depths in the Gulf, and farther offshore amberjack are pretty much everywhere and hungry. Trolling ac- tion for the pelagics hasn't really started to happen just yet, but should any day, Bill added. S Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said action there includes a few redfish, some small sharks, mackerel and pompano and the sheepshead have "definitely left the dock" for the summer. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Pier said some good-sized snook were-caught just before the season closed May 1, as well as a few mackerel, some big bonnethead sharks and some flounder. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, the word is redfish in Privateers aid 5K run/walk to fight alopecia areata Anna Maria Island Privateers are making prepara- tions for a 5K run/walk in June to help battle the dis- ease alopecia areata, which causes hair loss. The event will begin at 8 a.m. June 11 at the Twin "Dolphin Marina, 1100 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Regis- tration will be from 6:45-7:45 a.m. The course will be along the Manatee River through Rossi Waterfront Park. Entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for those 12 and under before registration, $20 and $15 on race day. Award categories are from pre-12 to over-70, with 12 divisions in between, plus overall, masters and grand master, male and female. Several other organizations and businesses are joining Privateers in sponsorships. Proceeds will go to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. The disease, which affects some 4 million people of all ages in the United States, results in the loss of hair, starting with small round patches. Additional information may be obtained at 747- 5582. C P ,*,I UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash S* Complete auto detailing Quick lube TERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED It takes two hands Vicki Cochran of Palmetto caught a couple of nice- sized grouper while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire last week Terra Ceia Bay, mangrove snapper by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and its piers, plus some grouper caught trolling the ship channel in Tampa Bay-last week. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said there were lots of big snook caught in the last days of the season from Terra Ceia Bay. There were a few youthful anglers that brought in a 23-inch flounder to the dock last week, and he's still seeing lots of trout coming from in front of Terra Ceia. Kingfish were also a good catch for the Gulf fishers, he added. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's catching plenty of trout and redfish, with limit catches happen- ing on almost all of his charters. At the Perico Island Bait and Tackle, snook were coming on strong before the season closed of course - plus lots of red fish from Palma Sola Bay and around Longbar Point in Sarasota Bay. Offshore action for kingfish is good in about 55 feet of water in the Gulf, and grouper are coming on strong in the 70-foot depths of late, according to reports. Capt, Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said with the end of snook season he's targeting redfish right now, and hav- ing very good luck on the spotties as well as trout, snap- per, mackerel and flounder. Capt. Brian Kuslic said he's had a bunch of good days of great catches of redfish and trout. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said, "Fishing is hot right now, when you can get out in between the fronts, rain and wind. We have been catching gag grouper to 15 pounds, red grouper W.. OPEN HOUSE WAVES This Saturday! BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB WIN A ONEYEAR MEMBERSHIP! WE PROVIDE THE BOATS, THE TRAINING, THE INSURANCE, YOU PROVIDE THE FUN! (941) 795-1600 C A" g/et! 4110 127 Streel W C-rirez (N .1c 10 the Sealood Shack) -. ,.,3 i.. l l l l it :.:, *A, .~.'- UPURE Beach jS:. rU j -1.' Smtation .r J- -,. r ice tir Certified Full Automotive Repair 3' 3 I ,Gulrf Dri'.e Hoiln-iCe E:'a- -h 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] All smiles James Marshall, 11, caught this big redfish while fishing at Boca Del Rio in the Manatee River in northwest Bradenton. to 12 pounds, blacktip sharks to 6 feet in length, bar- racuda to 5 feet, mangrove snapper to 5 pounds, and lots of school kingfish chummed up to the back of our boat." Capt. Larry said most of his best fishing is com- ing from inside the 100-foot-depths in the Gulf, and added that he's still catching some kingfish on live bait and.spoons. On my boat Magic, we've a eraged 20.redfish caught per trip, plus lots of trout to 25 inches in length and a few bluefish to 4 pounds. :. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome 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 information. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. Global positioning system seminar Monday night "The Basics of GPS" is the topic of a free seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron at the squadron's building, 1200 71 st St. N.W., Bradenton. The seminar "provides an overview of basic Global Positioning System functions including establishing waypoints, routes and danger zones," said a squadron spokesperson. Details may be obtained at 714-0449. WELCOME We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome at The Islander. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center. Holmes Beach. #nnoa aorta s lanl TiOes Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW May4 10:34 1.9 3:36 0.3 10:35 1.7 4:08 0.6 May 5 10:52 2.0 4:08 0.5 11:41 1.6. 5:01 0.3 May 6 11:04 2.2 4:33 0.8 5:46 0.0 May 7 12:44 1.5 4:55 1.0 11:22a* 2.4 6:28 -0.2 NM May 8 1:37 1.4 5:09 1.1 11:44a* 2.5 7:07 -0.3 May 9 2:41 1.4 5:20 1.2 12:07 2.5 7:49 -0.3 May 10 3:45 1.3 5:22 1.2 12:34 2.6 8:34 -0.2 May II 1:10 2.5 9:20 -0.2 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later THE ISLANDER M MAY 4, 2005 M PAGE 21 AME 'Luau for Learning' a big success Anna Maria Elementary School's "Luau for Learn- ing" spring fundraiser was a sold-out event that raised Anna Maria Elementary menu Monday, May 9 Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Mini Corn Dogs,. Potato Chips, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Applesauce Tuesday, May 10 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Fruit, Muffin, Cheese and Yogurt Plate, Roll, Peas and Carrots, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, May 11 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Bagel, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Hamburger or Cheeseburger on Bun, Sloppy Joe on Bun, Tossed Salad, Steamed Carrot Coins, Chilled Peaches Thursday, May 12 Breakfast: Chicken Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal; Toast, Cheese Toast, Fruit Lunch: Student-Planned Menu Friday, May 13 Breakfast: Sausage Buscuit, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Grilled Chicken Patty on a Bun, Tossed Salad, Steamed Corn, Fruit Cocktail Juice and milk are served with every meal. $40,000 twice the committee's financial goal. "The business owners, parents, artists and friends of Anna Maria Elementary outdid themselves," said event chairperson Jamie Walstad. ''I am truly in awe of the support Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton, and Sarasota business owners gave to our little school by the bay." This is the third year the school PTO has sponsored the event to give staff a night out and raise money for unfunded needs at the school. For the first.time, the event drew a sold-out crowd of 350 people and sur- passed the $25,000 raised in previous years. FCAT writing scores good Results of the narrative and expository writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test show Anna Maria Elementary fourth-graders scoring higher than state and district averages. The FCAT writing test, which students took in February, grades student writing skills from a low of 1.0 to a high of 6.0. State and districtwide averages in narrative writing are 3.7. AME fourth-graders average score is 3.9, slightly lower than last year's average of 4.1. In expository writing, the state average is 3.7 and district average is 3.6. AME students' average score is 3.8, slightly higher than last year's 3.6.average. Eighty-two percent of AME fourth-graders scored 3.5 or above on this year's writing exam. FCAT results for third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade reading and math will be released later this month. The PTO will utilize "Spring Fling" funds to pur- chase new library books, laptop computers for the mobile lab, and new equipment for the auditorium. "We have the purchase order ready for $10,000 worth of books and educational material for the li- brary," Walstad said. "The PTO will be able to pur- chase five laptops for the mobile lab, including five projectors, so teachers and students can advance their use of technology in the classroom." AME students produce their own morning televi- sion program, and Walstad said the PTO will be able to contribute to that program with a new camera, color printer, scanner and a laptop computer with a Digital Video Disc recorder and new educational software. The new equipment will also help students create a full- color yearbook inhouse next year, saving the PTO more than $5,000. Walstad.added that every child will receive a free yearbook thanks to school sponsors. Thanks to a "cash call," an additional $11,200 was raised for the art department. The PTO plans to pur- chase a kiln and pottery wheels, and a soundboard, mi- crophones, cables and amplifier for theater produc- tions. Any funds remaining will be earmarked for light- ing needs, such as a dimming board, for the school's soon-to-be-renovated auditorium. Recently renovated and tastefully decorated 2BD/ 3BA townhouse with hardwood floors and carpeted bedrooms. Cook's kitchen with lots of storage. Extended living area has huge screened deck overlooking large heated pool and garden with stairs to pool. Open decks on all levels. Stunning water views! Come see this one! A good buy at $679,000. Call Liz Codola, Realtor 941-812-3455 UNCAN S- Real Estate, Inc. 310 Pne Avenue P O.a8o1299 M Anna 1Mara, FL 34216 Office 779-0304 Fax 7790308 *Ta Free 866-779-0304 www.teainduncan.com S-- REALTOR. 29Years ofProfessional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results MANSION IN THE SKY Bayfront 5BR/5.5BA penthouse, 5000+ sf with guest quarters. $6,900,000. KEY ROYALE LOT 94x105. $795,000. Exclusive. EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX 2,368 sf of living area with elevator lift. Owner's side 2BR/2BA, fireplace, great-room, 40x10-foot and 48x6-foot porches. Large garage and bonus room. Tenant side has 2BR/2BA with screened porch and extra storage. New owner can sell units separately. $784,500. 4 UNITS ANNA MARIA Some with bay view. One 2BR, three 1BR, 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 REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com NORTH END Unique r ed.e .ced 3BR/2BA home on north Prend of Anna Maria. Steps to white sandy beaches of Gulf/bay. Two wood burn- .ing fireplaces. Master S. i suite has Gulf view from screened porch. Over- sized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs 1 st FI 2000 & 2nd Fl 2002. Asking price $769,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. PAGE 22 E MAY 4, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER NEW LISTING Beautiful 4BR/4BA with stunning Gulf views. Newer construction, top of the line ameni- ties, 75 feet to the beach. Heated pool, elevator and many extras! 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike 800-367-1617 L 941-778-6696 Norman t3o11 GULF DRIVE RealtyINC HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormari6ealty.com 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. Sn1B y. Realty of Anna Maria Inc. S778-7244 56 tde &caotae"t "&ea" 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 No detail was over- looked in this 3BR/2BA island home! This home offers awesome granite counters, beautiful travertine natural stone floors, all new appliances, paint, furniture, landscap- ing and much more! And, it's all less than a block to the beach! Call today for an appointment. $649,900. 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 BKK: -'"T^Wai^M~F DEIGHTFUL ISLAND DUPLEX Great location just one block from the beach on a quiet street. Each side has 2BD with screened-in lanai. New landscaping and a fresh look! Great in- vestment or seasonal home with rental unit. $625,000. CALL TODAY! I (800)171-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com KEY ROYALE HOME Beautiful Key Royale home with family room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Located on the end of canal and across the street from Bay. Newv tile flooring and kitchen com- pletely remodeled with cherry wood cabinets, corian counter tops all corian in bath. Heated pool overlooking canal with two-car garage. Fantastic bay view if second addition was added. SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION Dupki or single family home I.,,:ar.-d on Sarasota Bay with orgaeou. open water views of niomarigr., es, Intracoastal and bay. Home consists of 4BR/ S. 4BA, newer kitchen and master boat docks with vacant lot on ba\ Offered at $959,900. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. Deborah Thrasher , RE/MAX Excellence (941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE LLC DUPLEX PLUS COTTAGE Three rental units. 2BR/1.5BA and 1BR/1BA du- plex plus 2BR/1BA cottage. Great investment! Watch the sunsets as you collect rent from these three charming units. Nicely landscaped, furnished. Just steps to beautiful beach. Rapidly growing area. Call for appointment to see. $749,000. KEY WEST-STYLE POOL HOME 2BR/2BA Spectacular home with very private in- ground pool. Beautifully designed and decorated. Ceramic tile, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, separate bedroom plan, vaulted ceiling, walk-in clos- ets, screened porch overlooking pool area. Really elegant! Large garage could accommodate several cars, boat or motor home. Fenced yard, very private. Immaculate, North Holmes Beach. Short walk to private beach. #774,900. PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulffront com- plex. Beautifully turnkey furnished, totally reno- vated. This is an outstanding unit in one of the Island's finest condominiums. Jacuzzis, tennis, se- cured heated pool, under-building parking. Gor- geous walking beach. $879,900. ISLAND TOWN HOUSE 2BR/1.5BA courtyard-patio town house. Central Holmes Beach, very close to shopping, restaurants and beach. Open plan, breakfast bar,.front and rear porches, balcony, renovated. Excellent rental. No condo fees. $469,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile, beautiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent rental. $850,000. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX 2BR/1BA each. Very close to beautiful beach. One- car garage, patio. One unit turnkey furnished. Ap- pliances both sides. Utility with washer/dryer, resi- dential area, room for pool. $675,000. VILLAGE GREEN POOL-0 ME 3BR/2BA split plan Vil a iG t residential area. New rop heated pool, walk-in cl L. two-car garage. Close to Blake 319,900. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA EMMLs SUCfl REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Hohnes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 4, 2005 N PAGE 23 Island Biz .I -l .... .. .. ., .' :. ,i ,. . The care team The Acute Care Team for personal and hospital medical equipment recently celebrated its ninth anniversary in Anna Maria. From left are Christine Latimer, Steve Gago, Heidi Richert, Kris Suarez and Michelle Burke. The store is located at 9908 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin -. Medical care equipment Acute Care Team Inc. at 9908 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria recently celebrated its ninth year of pro- viding top quality medical equipment for personal needs to Islanders. Owners Jeanne Ferguson and Nancy Wood started Acute Care in 1996 on Pine Avenue and later moved to the Gulf Drive location, site of the former U.S. Post Office. Heidi Richert of Acute Care said the team provides hospital beds, bathroom accessories, electric wheel- chairs, orthopedic equipment and a host of other per- sonal medical needs, particularly for handicapped in- dividuals. The store was recently accredited by the State of Florida medical licensing division and also specializes in respiratory therapy. Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Acute Care also provides 24-hour emergency service. For more information call 778-2641. A haven for health Jan and Debbie Champion of the Haven Health NeV --. - .t- ihe i iscl us x~ I nd nor,. % 4 ci .j d k r (r,(j 9)idr.u cciuina Reke l U IrP .urCTL T .j r r rTlec i. ra ull ,h:, a i .i nI ,. 3r, eJ r 1o, r ,,rr,- e.1e -o, "" Model Oiii Dil' Slaning at 895,000. - -;.--ix Tina Rudek (941) 920-0303 2 0-- Club at 6737 Manatee Ave. W. are expanding their club's exercise programs and are now accepting people under 40 for their special "quick-fit personal training" workout called "Power of 10." While Haven memberships are for adults over 40, Debbie said the new workout is so exciting and afford- able, she and Jan decided to introduce "Power of 10" at Haven for the under-40 crowd. "It's just once a week for 20 minutes," said Debbie. "Anybody and can find 20 minutes a week. You'll get great results and get in shape quick," she promised. The "Power of 10" workout was recently featured on the CBS show "48 Hours" and enthusiasts of the program include Lesley Stahl and Barbara Walters, who, swear the program is better than an everyday cardio-vascular workout, Debbie said. The program does not utilize traditional cardio exercises, nor a Stairmaster or treadmill. It's designed around weight training and exercising- the proper muscles. When combined with the right diet, the weight loss is incredible, CBS reported. New York "plus-size" model Kelli Dunn lost 15 pounds and 8 inches from her chest and thighs in just five weeks, all from just one 20-minute workout each week. Her identical twin sister stayed with her daily cardio workout, but only lost 4 pounds and 4 inches, the CBS program said. "I was putting in five hours a week, while she was doing just 20 minutes," said Vanessa Dunn, according to the program. Haven Health.Club is at 6737 Manatee Ave. W. in the Northwest Promenade shopping plaza, Bradenton. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more information on the "Power of 10" per- sonal training program, call 798-9993 or 907-9552. Concrete focus of meeting About 50 U.S. Navy and industrial executives and scientists will be on the Island from Wednesday to Fri- day, May 4-6, to seek ways to make structural concrete last longer in seawater. Meeting at the Holmes Beach City Hall, experts from around the United States and abroad will discuss data developed over the past two years under a Navy contract designed to give concrete structures longer life. Such structures slowly deteriorate in seawater, said one longtime expert and Holmes Beach resident, Jan Skalny. He handled much of the arranging of the meeting, not an easy task, assembling half-a-hundred busy high- level specialists. He represents one of the companies co- sponsoring the gathering along with the U.S. Navy. The Navy contract called for a thorough study of just how long a certain type of structure made with a certain mix of concrete can be expected to last, and why. Representatives of industry will also be here from Korea, Norway and Canada, as well as other maritime nations. Business exchange Island Gallery West hosted the April Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce Business Card Exchange. Gallery artists Lee.Mears, Dee Pastoris, Ceci Richardson; Helen Deforge, John Bonser, Reda Reynolds, Shirley Dean Rush and Norma Lienhard posed with Chamber Executive Direc- tor Mary Ann Brockman, second from left. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Call me about the |, : new fishing resort W Little Harbor Waterfront resort pre-construction from $500,000-$ 1,500,000 SDeborah L. Brady (813) 810-7270 125 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach toll free (866) 316-7253 www.firstinbradenton.com O.D B f Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com S A N A 5 0 T'A B I Ii 1 Ih J ~ i I ii 1' n *I %IT i I II -IT,.I L ( illl. I~in' ptni jI. lJi.''Jll1 p-. 111.litl Il O lr 1i11,1C llA n'l rIn Li .I t.c 2 'piil, I.( t Jr %.n h- -ji u',.. (Ii c i in If.)r m i rt I.11 11 -tk1 11I .11"il , Pbricecs from S795,00J0. WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE! 607 Concord Lane Quarter-acre lot with canal in back, marina view from front, 1668 sf, two bedrooms, two baths, new lanai, many, many extras. $795,000. SCall Chris and John 941-778-6066 SISLAND Rhrine T. Sw EAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw, or ANNAr M AIIA ISI.ANMD, lNC. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach PAGE 24 E MAY 4, 2005 N THE ISLANDER I A AD A S 9FE - FURNITURE: BEDROOM suite with queen, faux- leather couch and armchair, dining room table, twin beds with headboards. All in great condition. (941) 778-3006. QUEEN-SIZE HIDE-a-bed sofa. Good condition, $100. Call (941) 737-9173. MOVING SALE: Kitchen and patio furniture, couch, lamps, dishes, wicker dresser, octagon mirror, etc. Call (941) 778-4432. JOYRIDER TRIKE-BIKE, red, like new. Cost $500, sacrifice $275. (941) 778-7830. MOVING SALE: Dining table with six chairs, $400; three barstools, $60; queen-sized platform bed, mattress, chest of drawers, $150; pull-out sleeper couch, $100. (941) 778-5453. 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 SALE: 8am-2pm Saturday, May 7. 105 77th St., Holmes Beach. GARAGE SALE: 9am-1 pm Saturday, May 7. Downsizing for move. Dishes, kitchenware, clothes, books, hand-pow- ered garden tools, lawn mower, fishing gear. 406 Bay Palms Drive, off 71st Street, Holmes Beach. FOR SALE: Enjoy the stunning Gulf views and glo- rious sunsets from this 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. The beach is located directly across the street. Soaring ceilings in master bedroom, walk-in closet, updated fixtures, hurricane window film, and storage galore. Enjoy the private heated pool while sitting on your.garden terrace. $439,500. Paul T. Collins, PA _ 941-928-4062 941-954-5454o paultcollins@comcast.net Properties SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE This enchanting home looks like it came from a Coastal Living magazine. Tropical paradise with private gardens and in-ground pool. Just steps from the shores of the Gulf beaches! Offered a $1,600,000. (reenn 9 Of f)n .^*^ REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA ,-- 941 778-0455 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 9906 Gulf Drive Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Anna Maria Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 www.greenreal.com Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 YARD SALE: 8-11am Saturday, May 7. Scooter, miscellaneous jewelry, toys, books, clothing. 411 Poinsettia Rd., Anna Maria. Rain or shine. BIG SALE: NIKI'S Gifts & Antique Mall. This week's special: Bone-china thimbles 60 percent off; all ster- ling jewelry 50 percent off; select gifts, antiques, jewelry 25-70 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. SALE: 9am-noon, Saturday, May 7. Living room, dining room furniture, bedrooms, etc. 107 47th St., Holmes Beach. ESTATE SALE: 9am-2pm Friday, May 6. Phillip Laverne table, sterling, silver plate, Karastan rugs, bronze and glass table. Tea cart, mahogany dining- room set with matching server, bookcase, old books, cat collectibles, lamps, stemware, oriental accessories, coffee and end tables, desk file, rocker, sofa bed, linens, kitchen items and more. 205 76th St., Holmes Beach. Sale by Julie McClure. 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. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a per- sonalized 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. One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in V1 your own backyard. T pXVJen you choose Chase you VV are guaranteed by a variety of products offered by one of the nation's top mortgage lenders. Plus, the knowledge of loan officers like Ron Hayes who are familiar with and dedicated to your local community. RON HAYES So, whatever your mortgage needs fixed rate, adjustable rate, jumbo, govern- ment, call Ron loca for a free consultation at (941) 761-9808 (24 hours) or (800) 559-8025. S=iCHASE I S Manhottan Mortgage Corporation SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA! BUY ONE OR BOTH! 302 North Shore Dr 3+BR/3BA with 300 North Shore Dr 4BR/2.5BA 1 BR/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 MLSI SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS FREE GUN LOCK' Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. LOST: MEN'S GOLD ring with Elfenbein on top; in reverse. Elephant trunk on each side. Johnny, (941) 778-4412. Reward! CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000. LOVING ISLAND family wants to adopt cockatiel to replace departed loved one. (941) 778-0899. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774. 1999 MERCURY GRAND Marquis sedan. Four-door, white body with gray interior, automatic, low mileage. Excellent condition. Asking $6,500. (941) 794-8027. 1993 FORD ESCORT Wagon. Runs good, looks good. Great Island car! $900. (941) 224-8764 or 778-6189. 1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning, has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great! $1,800, or best offer. (941) 778-1102. /7 ulf-Bay Realty \ of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 J -/ 5309 94LZ Dru WW< HomA Bach FA 34217 LY f WA1 ... ;i Updated Duplex Two, 2BR/2BA units. Spacious,open and sunny. Delightful new heated pool, mature landscaping and a large 90X100 lot. Bonus storage and two garages. One block from the beach in the be& part of the Island. $879,000Call'Robin Kollar (941) 713-4755 "We ARE the Island!" -A. 75-toot direct (...- Gul lffront plus 2BR' SIBA. furnished beach hhouse on .-\nna SMlaria' nlrtli end. '- )'. Open plan. beamed ceiling, %o.Jd 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. Afi I Maria Realty Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 4, 2005 N PAGE 25 A AIG SO H teEW Don 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propeller. Less than 100 hours on re- build. $3,500. (941) 723-1107. CLASSY BLACK-and-white 1992 Four Winns-325 Cruiser, twin engine, all electronics,.air conditioning, full galley head, sleeps six, new carpet, new can- vas, new bottom paint. Ready to cruise. (941) 778- 0805 or 345-3482. WET SLIPS AVAILABLE: 30-50 feet. Cortez Cove Marina. (941) 761-2487. FOR LEASE: DOCK space with davits. Deep ca- nal, near Galati Marina. $25/month per foot. (941) 778-5793. BOAT SLIP WANTED to buy or rent for 22-foot- walk-around. Fully insured. (813) 731-7832. JON BOAT: Metal, 14 foot, $100; trailer, $175. See at 526 Key Royale, Holmes Beach. (941) 356-1456. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@ presswoodlaw.com. $12,900 or best offer. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, (941) 779-9783. NEED A CHILD or pet sitter? Call one number and get connected to two wonderful sitters! Tiffany and Trish. (941) 778-3275 or 779-0964. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers . .. j -- - v~iiU V ElC, I ci 2BR/2BA Condo one block from the beaches in Holmes Beach. Partial Gulfview. Turnkey furnished and newer appliances make this condo a great buy! Two covered parking spaces. Rental his- tory available. $489,000. Call Ted Schlegel (941) 518-6117 or Barry Gould (941) 448-5500. 2'.L.AN _n.-*r/,""^' 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 SXIQLANI~O *-- PHONE: 941.778.6849*TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACATION FAX: 941.779.1750 PROPERTIES LLC. Licensed Real Estate Broker Ann Coron I wa'IilaJl. iopr el scl[IeIJJI o]s.i sl sll^J ,[]Io i[lo]ii ONE-OF-A-KIND BAYFRONT HOME One year old 5BR/5BA, four-car garage and elevator. Outside spi- ral staircase leading down to lush heated pool area overlooking bay. Beautifully furnished and tiled throughout. Private dock and great fishing. Excellent rental his- tory in place. Call Anne Huber (941) 713-9835. www.flrealtour.com/mls031 305/realtor ^ 'r SUTTON GROUl' REALLY BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first- aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids. Call Alexandra, (941) 778-5352. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in- termediates. Free skimboar ise with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. PETSITTER, DOG WALKER, 13-year-old mother's helper, odd jobs. Call Kendall at (941) 779-9783 or 779-9803. EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER with CPR license, 14 years old, friendly and responsible. (941) 778-2469. 13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your home. Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jes- sica Lord, (941) 747-2495. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia or Kari, (941). 761-1569 or 730-5889. Both Red Cross certified. SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen- will make and deliver sandbags to your Island resi- dence. Call Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not franchised." Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. HOUSEKEEPER EMPLOYMENT: Island luxury hotel. Experience required. Transportation required. Weekends required. 15-20 hours/week. Good start- ing pay with raises. Call (941) 778-1237. La Costa, directly on the beach, 2BR/2BA furnished condo. Breathtaking sunsets.from your lanai. Pool, saunas and tennis. $769,000. Marilyn Trevethan, Realtor (941) 778-6066 H,:,m1: 792-S477 , Tile Islander The best news on Anna Maria Island is now online: www.islander.org Heather Abste 941-807-46f Hc.,therAb:tleni-' ,ahoo Great Income Potential... with this fully rented 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/1 BA duplex located one lot from the Intracoastal Waterway. Close to the Gulf in the heart of Holmes Beach, near restaurants and throughout with -ir:pi.a,: $450,000. call Gayle schulZ Broker/Associate 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria www imoandersonrealty.com .." ik I GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Advertising layout and de- sign for weekly newspaper, some Web site produc- tion. Knowledge of advertising design and layout. Candidate must be familiar with desktop publishing. PhotoShop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Acrobat a plus. Some experience required and/or associate's de- gree or technical school certificate preferred. Re- sumes: e-mail humanresources@islander.org, fax 778-9392, or mail/deliver to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. CONCIERGE/SECURITY: As needed, part time in- cluding weekends. Longboat Key condo. No expe- rience needed. Must be service oriented and out- going. Background check. Competitive pay. Call Kevin (941) 383-8876, or fax resume 383-9051. PERMANENT PART-TIME administrative assistant. Word and computer skills needed. 20 hours/week, $12/hour. George, (941) 779-0088. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak English, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. HELP WANTED: FULL/part-time, driver, lifting, vari- ous duties. Key Cleaners, (941) 383-1222. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and din- ner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, companion/caregiver available to assist senior living independently in their own home. (941) 758-0049. CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org.- This pampered beauty is only 225 yards from the beach. The main house is 2BD/2BA, updated with lots of extras, very private patio with a covered Jacuzzi. Attached mother-in-law apartment, 1BR/ 1BA, living room, patio and separate entry. Offered at $658,000. Ramona Glanz RE/MAX Excellence S. *(941) 383-9700 k, ramona@ramonaglanz.com IIc IIlUMLC I LC IIl Professional REALTORS representing buyers and sellers \ ith n Honesty, Jenn 6I Integity 941 R 9 Jsenlts! Results! ifer Absten, PA 1-345-7002 erAbstm nir ,rn' n.r'ro BRING YOUR BOAT SHOES AND YOUR FLIP-FLOPS! 300 feet from the beach! Completely renovated home with heated pool surrounded by lush, tropical landscap- ing. Beautiful flooring, natural stone and red Oak. Taste- fully turnkey furnished. Perfect beach house! Separately deeded deep water boat dock included! $829,000. DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX in a great location. 2BR each side, screened-in lanai, new landscaping and a fresh new look. Just one and a half blocks from the beach! Great investment property or sea- sonal home with rental potential. $649,000 $625,000. SkiG ulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach wr t4e ot it "ea4 PAGE 26 MAY 4, 2005 THE ISLANDER SEVIE ISEVCE Cnine ISEVCE Cnine MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage palms, patio gardens, trimining, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent ref- erences. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, r 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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! HOLMES BEACH CANAL FRONT CONDO Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your screened lanai overlook- ing a canal. Updated, furnished 2BR/2BA condo iii move-in condition. Heated pool and spa, tennis courts and lush tropical surroundings makes this a per- fect island retreat. $485,000. IB#504847. HAWTHORN PARK SBeautiful 4BR/3BA pool home in desirable Hawthorn Park. Large eat-inh kitchen, living room and dining room, family room with fireplace, cathedral ceilings, garden tub; large lanai and tropical landscaping. $495,000. lj Denise Langlois (941) 751-1155 (800) 448-6325 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. BAREFOOT ESTATE9iANAGEMENT: Home man- agement/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. (941) 730-5318. CORTEZ WELDING CO. 1211 Cortez Rd. Alumi- num welding, $45/hour. By appointment only. (941) 737-8667 or 798-3589. Free estimates. MIKE & KATHY'S Cleaning Service: Providing a standard of excellence for all your interior, exterior and window cleaning needs. Residential or vacation rentals. (941) 722-4358.. SCS CONTRACTING: Got water damage? Want to prevent water damage?.We do storm panels, sliding glass doors, windows, waterproofing and more! Pro- fessional, meticulous to detail. Bonded, insured. John Myers, (941) 586-2033. 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. TOM'S WINDOWS: Get your plywood hurricane panels now! Cut, primed, installed, with easy-mount fasteners. $78/sheet complete. (941) 730-1399. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. S" (941) 779-2113 | i 502 72nd Street SHolmes Beach a 6.rn= SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 SI HAPPY HOUSE WITH CARIBBEAN FLAIR This inviting 2 bedroom, 2 bath, super clean waterfront retreat reflects pride of ownership and exquisite taste. Cheerful Caribbean colors of vivid yellow, soft blue, and mint are some of the captivating wall colors you will discover in this enchanting waterfront hideaway. White plantation shutters enhance the wonderful is- land style, and a spacious guest room floor plan is complimented by a white kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled backsplash. The sunny lanai faces south, overlooking a beautiful back yard landscaped with a canary island palm and orange, pink grapefruit, and avocado trees. There is a newer seawall with boat dock, and a handy enclosed outdoor shower. Other features include an automatic sprinkler system,separate laundry room, barrel tile roof, and storage shed. Truly a must see! Priced at $749,000. MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN MANSION This superlative 3-4 BR/3.5BA waterfront retreat offers privacy plus an exclusive location on the end of a cul-de-sac in beautiful Key Royale. Countless amenities include gorgeous granite countertops in the kitchen and master bath, Pella windows, Roman-style Jacuzzi tub with gold-plated fixtures and a wonderful brick wood-burning fireplace. The preferred split bedroom plan is enhanced by ceramic-tiled floors and dramatic 25-foot tongue-in-groove vaulted ceilings with fans and clerestory windows. Live the island dream and drop anchor at this fabulous hideaway! $1,775,000. VIDEO TOUR Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com i BROCHURE wh 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. IRONING: FOURTEEN items, $20. Call Kelli, (941) 778-5427. DO YOU NEED a house sitter? Retired, Christian couple will house-sit free just to stay on the Island. References, furnished. (770)'832-7319. BRADEN RIVER Photography. Portraits of babies and pets. On location at homes, parks, beach. Call (941) 228-3710. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom portraits, weddings, beach photography. (941) 447-8892. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- . ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and per- sonalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! rat Palmeri-uates Jo IH LICHKOwec Team Pinnacle Reputation ~ sources 'Results SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Phone: 877-469-4753 Fax: 941-751-1728 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com The Big Picture...it's all about the real estate! 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. New Listing: 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. Quaint Island cottage 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. iW, m l I THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 4, 2005 N PAGE 27 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. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it; Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. 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 in- stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. DON'T FORGET! The Islander has "mullet" T-shirts. Stop in our office at 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes SBeach or order online www.islander.org. GORGEOUS SUNSETS over Palma Sola Bay from this elegant 5BR home. Offer- ing over 5,000 sf, elevator & 4-car ga- rage, luxurious pool area & boat dock, $3,500,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 507665 WARNER'S WEST BAYOU 5BR water- front home with spacious eat-in kitchen, formal/informal living areas, fireplace & heated pool. $895,000. 748-6300. Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 507913 REGAL WATERFRONT home with Tampa Bay views from every room, elevator & 6-car park. Private beach, dock & boat lift face the Skyway Bridge. :$2,249,000. Barbara-Jennings, 748- 6300 or 773-0180. 504606 SHAWS POINT Great 2BR/2BA ranch style home on a large lot with caged pool, circle drive & fenced backyard. This home has great potential. Owner/Agent. $309,000. Jason Suzor, 748-6300 or 725-3660.507882 BAYFRONT 3-4BR/3BA pool home w/full views of Terra Ceia Bay. Private dock for 60 ft. boat & 13,000 Ib lift. $1,495,000. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 506922 CANALFRONT 3BR/5BA home w/large pool. Solarium above the garage. $1,300,000. 748-6300. Judy LaValliere, 504-3792 or Ann DeBellevue, 720-7614. 504175 REMODELED 4BR/4BA canal front home w/heated pool, spa, private dock & 2 boatlifts. $800,000. Victoria Horstmann, 518-1.278 or Joanne Jenkins, 228-7878. 503137 DIRECT BAYFRONT LOT on Palma Sola Bay w/magnificent views. Property has adjoin- ing lot for $550,000. $750,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 507879 RIVERS RIDGE 3BR/1BA pool home w/wood floors, crown molding, fireplace, granite counters, courtyard & fishpond. $684,500. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704.507994 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this lot w/views of Palma Sola Bay. Being sold under recently appraised value. $550,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 507880 WATERFRONT HOMESITE overlooking Terra Ceia. Approx. 1.4-acres on serene aquatic preserves w/pond. $475,000. Ruth Lawler, 748-6300 or 587-4623.'507350 LOCATION, LOCATION Large 3BR split plan home in The Crossings w/an enclosed Florida room. $288,000. Bill Stufflebeam, 748-6300 or 730-1858. 506283 PROFESSIONALLY UPDATED 3BR/2BA pool home in Casa Del Sol. New kitchen, master bath & pool deck. $269,900. Elizabeth Gardini, 748-6300 or 356-0096. 507939 --A" I A I_ A. A:t_4-145 SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti- mates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 748-3356. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066.. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Dan or Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778- 2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. i1-od SoeflfjIn Ly~ r icenedRel stteBrke AMY GORDAN REALTORR" * Dedicated to service * Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. * Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. Contact Amy at (941) 779-1811 for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! The JEWEL of Gu l The JEWEL of Gul f Coast Real Estate 1501 Gulf Drive Norti h BradentonBeac ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/isa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of, carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. 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 restora- tion. 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 es- timates, 35 years experience. (941) 795-1968. 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. K S 0 -8448 BAN (800)778i c.] ^ lb __________ Avoid Remodeling $319,000 From the roof in 2003 to the new appliances this month, this 2BR/ 2BA home is like new. Just move in and avoid the remodeling drudgery. Great Village Green location. IB507867. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com RA@sotherhbysrealty. comN BRADENTON BEACH. Whimsical bayfront paradise just one block from Gulf. Artisan details thru out, boat dock, new seawall, Indonesian courtyard, pool with waterfall, sep. guest quarters, circular stairways,360-degree water views from office hide-away. MAR #505567 Offered at $2,590,000 ,- 1 S l i HOLMES BEACH. Brand new island-style home with deeded boat slip, open design, custom finishes, 3 BR, 2 BA, tropical pool. Close to bay beaches, dining and shopping. Completion in 3 months. SAR #273743 Offered at $814,000 Virtual Tours & Photos www.skysarasota.com SKY' Sothel INTERNATIONAL KEY ROYALE. Million dollar bay panoramrn can be yours! Take advantage is this incredible Annri a3r., Island opportunity. Full bay view lot in ver> de iLe able community. Fully landscaped and ready lor re.v custom home. Boat dock allowed; MAR n505818 Offered at $1,890,500 SeSARASOTA. H,. rr j residence with rI.:i .- '- '3 of charm and character,3 bed- rooms, updat-ed kitchen/baths, wood floors, high ceilings, 2 porches, ; -.' ';., .- S private setting, replace, 2-cargarage with French doors could beartist's studio or office. Fabulous location near Siesta Key beaches! SAR #270393 Offered at $619,000 Alke Terry Hayes' R A Y:'' .... . ..a s b y ,,',-^. '' " L REALTY .. --- ---- ----- -- ---111 PAGE 28 M MAY 4, 2005 M THE ISLANDER ISLANDER DECLASSIFIED HOEIPOVMN oniud Y .RNALSCotiue 11 11 11 M I11TINK I Residential Commercial Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price." Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Marid Island Since 1986' 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 pr Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 NWAGNEDR R REALTY I -' vc 179 ULF DRIVE NOQRH BRADENTON BEACli, FL 34217 - HADOLD &SMALL REALTOR . Office: (941) 778-2246* 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com 1 AI . 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A professional creates a /Iportra7 . ELKA SP-IO 1,COGR4FHIC- . 4 .y_. -. : .. "' .- ... -'--% 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.conl HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bath- rooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years ex- perience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. 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 Sand 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. 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, $900/month, $500/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, 1 BR/1BA, $700/week; island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Northwest Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $950/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Cristin Curl at Wagner Re- alty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1BA, 1BR/ 1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462 @ aol.com. 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. PERICO BAY CLUB Villa: Available now. 2BR/2BA two-car garage, nicely furnished, sunny end unit. Close to Anna Maria beaches and stores. Owner, (941) 387-9702. GULFFRONT VACATION Rental: Anna Maria Beach, two 3BR apartments, fully equipped. Porches, sundecks, tropical setting. Immaculate! Owner, (941) 778-3143. YEARLY RENTALS: Half duplex, 2BR/1BA, washer/ dryer hookup, carport, $900/month; 3BR/2BA, washer/ dryer hookup, $950/month; 2BR/2BA, $725/month. No pets. Dolores Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/1BA, Anna Maria, $875/ month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. ANNUAL: 2BR/2BA elevated duplex in Bradenton Beach, one block to beach. High ceilings, clean, no pets. $900/month. (941) 778-4665 or 725-2549. 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. FULLY FURNISHED: Ready to move in. 1BR/1BA near Bradenton Beach. $750/month, utilities in- cluded. Six-month lease, first, last and deposit. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. CLOSE TO BEACH, 2BR/2BA elevated, clean, no pets. Annual $800/month. Also available seasonal $2,000/month, three-month minimum. (941) 779-1112. NORTH LONGBOAT BEACH cottage. Low sum- mer vacation rates. 2BR/2BA with screened porch and patio. Sparkling condition, walk to beach. (941) 954-0066.. 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. ANNUAL RENTAL unfurnished. Spectacular water- front view. Huge living/dining area, floor-to-ceiling 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. Waterfront, north Anna Maria. 3BR. $1,400/month. (941) 748-5334. BRADENTON BEACH Annual: 2BR/1BA, steps to beach, big yard, laundry, pets welcome! $950/ month, plus utilities. 22nd Street and Avenue C. (216) 469-2857. JUST MOVING? Looking for real estate? Stay here while you find your dream home or complete your own renovation. Six-month lease available. Newly-, . remodeled Anna Maria 3BR/2BA home with large two-car garage. Close to beach, shopping and Anna Maria Island Community Center. $2,500/ month. (941) 345-7002. ANNUAL: 2BR/1BA. 2818-A Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. $800/month, plus first, last, security. (941) 730-0977. CANALFRONT: 20-foot dock, summer vacation rental. One-week minimum. $550/week or $2,000/ month. (941) 778-5793. PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA bayfront condo. Light and bright, community pools, tennis, guarded gate and assigned covered parking. Annual. $1,400/ month. Call. Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. CANALFRONT 2BR DUPLEX: AVAILABLE 2005- 06 season. Price adjusted to time frame. Ask me about six-month fee. (941) 778-5793. HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA duplex. Close to the beach, carport, washer/dryer and enclosed Florida room. Annual, $1,100/month. Call Island Real Es- tate, (941) 778-6066. .: ,. : "Copyrighted Material .Syndicated Contentp ^ Available from Commercial News Providers" ----------------- I I IS A DE C -A A AIFED ANNUAL 2BR/2BA ELEVATED duplex in Holmes Beach, one block from beach. $950/month plus utili- ties, no pets. First, last month, plus security. Refer- ences. Call Ed, (860) 227-5142. HOLMES BEACH 1BR/1BA apartment. Recently updated, steps to beach. Annual. $700/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. CORDOVA VILLA: 2BR/2BA with wood floor, mod- ern pool, clubhouse. Close to beach, pets OK. $950/month, including water/cable. (941) 780-3109 or 758-7571. WATERFRONT: BIMINI BAY, 1BR/1BA or 2BR/ 2BA. Available May and June respectively. Annual $850 or $1,050/month, water/garbage included. (941) 360-0618. http://ed.goff.tripod.com/51 A.htm. 2BR/2BA HOLMES BEACH: one-and-half-blocks to beach. Large kitchen, dishwasher, disposal, micro- wave, washer/dryer, central air, lanai, pool and fans in each room. $950/month, plus utilities. Available now through January. (941) 778-3104. SEASONAL RENTALS: WEEKLY and monthly, availability now through 2006. Duncan Real Estate, (941) 779-0304. ANNUAL: ELEVATED 2BR/2BA duplex, tile, fans, vaulted ceiling, skylights, porch, washer/dryer hookup, large storage room. Steps to park and beach. $900/month. Nonsmoking, please. (239) 822-6680 or (239) 945-3493. CANALFRONT HOME WITH boat dock: 3BR/2BA with two-car garage in Coral Shores. $1,550/month, includes lawn care. (815) 351-5052. ANNUAL RENTAL; West Bradenton furnished 2BR/2BA ground-floor unit. Washer/dryer, pool, lanai. Nonsmoking. Small pet OK. 10 minutes to beach. $800/month. (941) 778-4225. S SUMMER VACATION Rentals: 2BR/2BA Palma iSola'townhouge with boat dock, $499/week; Perico Bay 2BA/2BA -villa, $1,200/month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. 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 BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA, each level with parking underneath. Views of Gulf and bay from large covered balconies. This property has great investment potential. Top floor has wood ca- thedral ceilings, open-floor plan, tile and oak floor- ing. $795,000. (941) 778-3875. CANALFRONT HOME: 3BR/2BA in Flamingo Cay. Two-car garage, caged/heated pool, boat lift and davits. Great waterfront community convenient to everything. $669,000..(941) 761-8407. r LI I I |I KEY WEST-STYLE pool home: Renovated 3BR/ 2BA with deeded boat slip. Lush tropical landscape, brick-paver deck and patio, privacy fence, screened lanai and hot tub. Interior features include open-floor plan, cathedral ceilings, terra cotta tile, wood floor- ing, gas fireplace, new kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and maple cabinets. Many custom fea- tures. Turnkey furnished in island decor. $679,900. By appointment only. (941) 518-9275. Web site http://mysite.verizon.net/reso3zm0 HOLMES BEACH CONDO: 2BR/2BA. For sale by owner. (813) 285-1801. Principals only. WEST OF GULF Drive, eight homes from beach. Large 2BR/2BA home, master with den/study and bath has whirlpool tub with separate shower. Guest bedroom has a bay view. Elevator, furnished, lots of storage, low maintenance yard with room for a pool and much more! 140 50th St., Holmes Beach. $699,500. (941) 388-5238 or 778-3203. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 1BR/1BA condo with great Gulf view. Totally remodeled in 2004. For sale by owner, (941) 545-5870. Principals only. LOCATION, LOCATION 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. VILLAGE GREEN Villa. 2,000-sf 2BR/2BA. Large lanai. Upgraded throughout. Lakefront, pool back. $284,900. Call (941) 792-9192. LONGBOAT KEY: Great value. North end, quaint village. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage. 400-sf master suite, cathedral ceiling. Under the stars hot tub. Steps to Sarasota Bay. $649,900. Call Fred Flis direct, Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. RIVERVIEW LANDINGS by owner: Manatee's most "desired neighborhood, northwest Bradenton, walk to beach, state park and river. Dazzling, executive custom 4BR/4BA with 5,300 sf under roof. Solar/ gas, pool/spa, fireplace. 2002 renovation top/bot- tom, in/out. Soaring ceiling, open floor plan. $769,000. 2378 Landings Circle. (941) 792-2247. Broker protected. SHADY BROOK townhouse 2BR/2.5BA. Lanai, pool. Near Holiday Inn Airport-Marina in Bradenton. $134,900. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CANALFRONT HOME with boat dock: 3BR/2BA with two-car garage in Coral Shores, 1,600 sf. New roof. $539,000. (815) 351-5052. PALMA SOLA Bay 2BR/2BA newly remodeled fur- nished townhouse. Pool and boat slip. Real Estate Mart, $342,000. (941) 756-1090. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD I DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. 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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 30 n MAY 4, 2005 U THE ISLANDER FLORID CA S F 9- A 5ES NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Panoramic views and mountain streams in high elevation be- tween Boone and Asheville. Tracts range one to five acres with access and utilities from $49,900. (800) 455-1981, ext. 148. VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS: Helena, Montana. 4.7 acres $79,990. Ride out your back door to mil- lions of acres of national forest! Awesome lake and mountain views, close to Canyon Ferry Lake. Minutes to Helena. Soils tested, utilities, ready to build on. Call owner (888) 770-2240. 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. LAKEFRONT BARGAINS Starting at $89,900. Gor- geous lakefront parcels. Gently sloping, pristine shoreline, spectacular views. Across from national forest on 35,000-acre recreational lake in east Ten- nessee. Paved roads, underground utilities, central water, sewer, Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3145, ext. 617, Sunset Bay LLC. COASTAL GEORGIA: Water access marshfront homesites. Gated community, tennis, golf, kayaking, canoeing. Preconstruction discounts, lim- ited time. From mid-70s. (877) 266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com. SOUTH GEORGIA. Coastal property three-plus acres of deepwater ocean access from $345/month! Ready to build in gated community with many amenities. Near St. Simon's and Jacksonville. Call now! (877) 426-2326, ext 853. (Monthly payments of $344.57 based on $79,900 with 10 percent down. Interest only payment. With 5.75 percent fixed rate for two years. Converts to a 15-year variable loan. Rates subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited.) :7:7 IV An 'slan Plapce Reslty Inc 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, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. REAL ESTATE AUCTION! 10am Saturday, May 14, Lake Placid, Fla. Development potential. 43+/- acres in nine platted parcels, three absolute! 33+/- acres currently grove Preview noon-4pm Saturday, May 7. (800) 257-4161 www.higgenbotham.com Higgenbotham Auctioneers M.E. Higgenbotham, CAl FL Lic #AU305/AB158. GRAND OPENING! Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22 Ocala/Gainesville area. 20 acres from $195,000. 100 acres from $450,000. New semi-private gated community featuring parcels with frontage on the Wacassassa River. Gorgeous woodlands teeming with deer and turkey. Save $10,000. Plus get up to $10,000 toward closing costs! Great financing, little down. Call toll-free (866) 352-2249 ext. 436, or www.fllandbargains.com, GUADALUPE RIVERFRONT! Spectacular wide riverfronts on prime Texas hill country location. 10- 32 acres with lots of water frontage, huge trees, panoramic views. From $300s to $400s. Limited number available, call now before they're gone. (800) 609-7042, ext. 110. GOLF-VIEW- BARGAIN! $198/month. Nicely wooded homesite in upscale golf community in the Carolina mountains between Asheville, N.C., and Greenville, S.C. A sanctioned Golf Digest teaching facility, Call toll-free (866) 334-3253, ext. 863. www.cherokeevalleysc.com. Price: $49,900, 10 percent down, balance finance 12 months at 4.49 percent fixed, one-year balloon, OAC. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. C1NEW LISTING! ' CONt Original owner's back UFij g unit overlooking the large lake and wildlife area on Perico Island! Beautiful .. 2BR/2BA condo has @ p.r i .~ wat!e--view.syin. o ^-'I-: ....... -\.-.. ;342,000 ". *- ", . Call me for your buying and selling needs! I' Sue Carlson at An Island Place Realty r BB T The Terrace -This beautiful 2bed/2bath turnkey town home is just 100 D yards to the beach and has no rental restrictions! With a pool, 3 decks, 941 -720-2242 and peeks of the gulf this unit has great income potential. $459,000 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria .' Call Jesse Brisson at (941) 713-4755 for more info ^Hf~^^^i^Hfi~jB~r~i~s^Ri^^^^l^^I^^^^^^^^Z^^a^^wi^^^ ~r,, ~ 7 LAY-Z LIV-N Your place in the sun! Light and bright island style turnkey furnished 2BR condo, one block from the beach. Beautiful pool and low condo fees. $289,000. Contact Nicole Skaggs at 941-778-4800. 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. .IFI BRIDGEPORT Furnished 2BR/2BA unit. Heated pool and extra storage. Just steps from the white sandy beaches, shopping and dining. Gulf view at $475,000. Elevator ac- cess. Contact Cindy Grazer at (941) 504-6176. 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 fumished, ready to move in. Weekly rentals allowed. Resort atmo- sphere, close to the beach. $325,000. Call Denny Rauschl at 725-3934. 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. 9 S-o~s'- I* 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 unit'. Ample parking, tons of Mexican tile, newer kitchens and baths. A must see $659 000 Call Nicole Skaggs, at 778-4800 or 795-5704 LOOKING FOR MOUNTAIN Property? Gated com- munity near Hot Springs, N.C. Spectacular view and river homesites. Clubhouse, paved roads and more! Call (866) 411-5263, Bear River Lodge. 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. FIVE MINUTES to Greenbrier Resort mountain bar- gains 20 acres and up www.liveinwv.com. TENNESSEE LAKE PROPERTY Sale! Parcels from $24,900. 6.5-acre lot $59,900. 27-acre lake estate $124,900. Cabins available. Call toll-free (866) 770-5263, ext. 8, for details. STEEL BUILDINGS: Factory deals Save $$$. 40 by 66 to 100 by 200 foot. Example, 50 by 100 by 12 = $3.60 sf. (800)6 58-2885. www.rigidbuilding.com. TIME SHARE RENTALS and resale rent or own dream vacations, great location and prices. Super deals in Mexico. Global Resort Services, (800) 736- 8250 www.globalresortservices.com. MARCO ISLAND Beachfront condos and waterfront homes for rent/ sale. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a small island. Century 21 First Southern, (800). 255-9487; www.c21 marco.com. W i.s 111.0rgl Spectacular Interior Updates No detail was over- looked in this 3BR/ 2BA island home! This home offers awesome granite counters, beautiful ` travertine natural stone floors, all new appliances, paint, furniture, landscaping and much more! And, it's all less than a block to the beach! Call today for an appointment. $649,900. Kimberly L. Clark, P.A. Sales Associate Realtor 941-447-9988 KimberlyClark_realtor' yahoo.com fGulf-Bay Realty S K ii s ,*'*. 0 ,'^-,: i' .' i :. 941-778-7244 R 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach p U-- - Gail Tutewiler Top Producing Realtor 941-705-0227 Toll Free 1-866-587-8559 GailTuteRE@aol.com CHOOSE FROM THESE ISLAND GEMS: CHARMING ISLAND HOME: Nicely updated elevated home with open porch and wrap-around balcony. 2-4 car garage, paver-tile drive. Just steps to the beach! Only $529,000. OVER $100,000 In UPGRAive Gulf views from gorgeous condo. .OV each and bayside p z.\e, Only $849,000 er appraised value). AFFORDABLE BEACH/BAY CONDO: Ground floor end unit in Gulf to bay complex, close to pool. 2BR/2BA with redesigned kitchen. Amenities: Private beach, heated pool, clubhouse, bayside patio and fishing pier. Walk to shops and restaurants. Low fees. A bargain at $345,000. DIRECT GULF VIEW BARGAIN: Upstairs 2BR/2BA condo with awesome Gulf views in Gulf to bay complex in Bradenton Beach. Association owns the beach iin front. Only $450,000. 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE SHOLMES BEACH REAL ESTATE COMPANY ......-~ I. L~ ~SF~ ~6~BT 5 ~ii~P :~~:'i~rP;c~b~;"~.it~4~' THE ISLANDER U MAY 4, 2005 U PAGE 31 Sra W F L a o4' 7 Total Isla I 1Properties F1 Sale: 209 -. --. --:-, .... ....... "-.. ..- ......... .- --.-........-.. .......................- -_-9,. -'----- A.a : El---ota l h ole n ivedsing :-. 1 M edi ..an C PBe...ui -_:.-.l.. _ SSPRR, Condo, Dupler)t Median Pdce: $79o,000 -5 Total Pending: 132* Median Price: $647,000 :Total Sl.d Siinc 1/ /05:1:36 Median Price: $56 00 aid Seasonal Rentals 4 i Gu"trA- eat S 4005 4TH AVE. 40034THAVE. 40045THAVE. 4006 5TH AVE. S&ud ..... -6-7777 The Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residentiallinvestment development in the Island's history. Pre-construction prices with I -- permanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnificent 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fire- 111? places, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A half block to public beach, restaurants, o n t fo rg et boutiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1,250,000. 0 G O--4 -- -.. .-. ..-.' 3224 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach (941) 778-0700 No wonder in 34 years of International Real Estate, I have never had a property not sell! Island Aussie' Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com Buy Me! ULTIMATE BEACH COTTAGE $525,000 One' half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all the trendy restaurants and bou- tiques. Room for pool. 'H ".A g "'I -J - .. f-. ELEVATOR AND POOL! ::F: 3 58'. land coand.:I I ud;H -ig I tic,:lh rea granite ider bol o:.ri, screened polio melarl roof l.rnd'::pe *prinkler 2, e.lm and a r.t.o car qaraqe No *e-rpeirte p.aried fr i.H; Lordo' "II H qi.al.r, bulih and ver; lu. NtW 25RK/2BA LUNUU on ihc th.\Unaree R..er rin .jc' .. d o,,c r, Bradienlon t.\an, arrimerii ie'. ncl.diding heald pool ele..oor ..-parii atcrage gate sciurir, oand hir. .:erier 3.:27' :0 t.[LS# 5-0J-27 BEAUTIFUL AND NEW. Great lo.:ait.,rn ,,:lIe QUAINT ISLAND COTTAGE: CLue inm.de c'. the beach and on a large lot 28P 26P,. ne.' Berber .:orpet ne.. k.i.:hen and appli ricel, updated nie.. siding ne. roof ne e.' ances a rmur jsee CIlo:e to beaches or en I 30. mph mnpac. ...indo'..s ne-.- hard..ood Io ihe large :.:reeined porch and shad,'back floor and ne.. carpet Open flocr plan yard ..,th roori for a pool $499 000 MtLS# $625 0 0C. r.tLSn 5':'l7C'0 5051 l' 'A. EXCELLENT CANAL FRONT LOCATION! Nce 28R 2B6 home ith a r.o.-cor garage iustl one ho,'e frnom open end of ':nal Do.:k lei JM inir.r.c C..ni I th huge back ,ard ud .ld up for great .'ie.. c t il. l. ,,-.i,, ?; .LS 505142r h.- THESE EXQUISITE PRIVI brand ne 3BR 2 5B parltil and tlher; ...iih '- GIlf i fler corriplelion i ih.r.,iti.; WILL BE INCREASED $.2 50u 000 ,,,' ,,: .""_ -r._- -.. - l.. i roc,,n tor a pool If Ihe Ba :,' 879 000 -. . ,IrA,;. 1-"t .- .. . : l ,, ? . ATE R A unr h Jdre n l.\ Nc, .. NEAT, CLEAN, CUTE HOME ....ih knorr, pine interior '.oall: greol lorno plus carport && ul.l it, room ne..' r.:..f 2001 Ipi.: & pan ir, ide6 ',ou mul ..ee ,o.'ll lo.e ,i! prritine condition $ i 29 000 MILS# 504.139 LUWtlS PKILtU LANALrKUNI home on II-,e ilond Thi 28R '2BA home ;n Sea.,ide Gar- dens ii neal and :lear lurnke, furnished v.,ith . ailier and drner Pr..ate dock has room for tv..o bo3at Great home or rental $479 0300 M.LS# 505983 ESIDENCESare BEAUTIFUL NEW TOWNHOUSE acr,:.,s ihe THIS BEAUTIFUL TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE li. ;omne ..iih street from the beachih.38R 2 5Bi .. ith a haI 3BP 3Ba and. ,- is steps to the beach cl -e:. o at the r..o.car garage Se.:jrir, ,'iiem and porile Gorqeous .ie'-. of ihe Gulf and, Bay from the , 2005 PRICES .le.ator Beac:h frnit acc:es and lurnkey, fur top deck Ne...l, remodeled ft.aster bedroom S. $1 20) 000i0- ni.hed $.195 C'000 I.mL. 50'.128 ha; Gul ie.. and marble hr-plce oand both ho0 m- arble floor ..'rth .h.:.'.er and fireplace n l..rnq area 11 0 00 (t ALS# 98602 "- -" .- .. ...- _: .-'r 2 .."_;J -. .-- -. ;. -," -.- --,; --'.. SUPERB DUPLEX on- block to ihe beah Compleiel, renc,.oled 2BR. 28 Bon each s de .1 .1 1 f ..1 .. , .'.ith garage parking Beautifull, tflrnHhed and o'.- ma.nienance $689 000 t.LSn 50i 168 Mcl Paiiq l Chir Sh a SUCCESSFUL ITALIAN RESTAURANT on . h,,loric Bridlrq Slreel in Bra.denion Beach Corner r I.it ..i, ihbeachiron ,. iev.'.i and pleriry of parkin. Ha; 28R I BA oaprlmeni up'.tairi .A. Ith Gulf ie.. Price I ir business nMjnIrn Trtnthiri and real esiale $1 995 000 '' ftILSu50386 6 -'. . .. " ...... :..1 ... -- .. -, -" -, .-, ,, -, .- --. FI a-, D.-1 B. Rikhard FiLcmnj, I I I Jip hrinl 'Tom Ndsuri r I .i11 .11I ~61~--~ ~ US~IWG I I '-- ?-L VOW PAGE 32 E MAY. 4, 2005 N THE ISLANDER * * . . *1* C C - i- "Copyrighted 'Material Syndicated'Contentw Available from Commercial New~ Providers" SS I I Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best n~ ~ n 1778-7~' ii ;a itto Visa or asterl [ER REALTY 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com 9 www.wagnerrealty.com ealltiid lepeii of tfie w1 Week REAL ISLAND LIVING! Light and bright living area, featur- ing 17-foot ceilings and clerestory windows. Opens to a large screened deck overlooking pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Bedrooms walkout to private decks. The grounds are surrounded by an 8-foot privacy fence and walk- ways wander through Florida plantings. Deeded boat dock only steps away. Karen Day, 778-2246. #507772. $849,000. ;;V, ' A RARE FIND! Ann.:, I.1.aria ,u Fron hI.i SPECTACULAR RENOVATION Li.:.a:-d o:r a SNEAD ISLAND RIVERFRONT 5..a:,, :. Beck Sn ilh .,r Ell i l rr ll _4-- 4 : 3r. l ..Il-ih p, rhlil L.a ,' .ie.'s. 1 : : I ,ir-- w14i D :. Irna linr -r Fl:,r,:i in Qu l #'049'0 8 ._ in 00 rn.-m .*..ill .te31Jur -IBR 4. A.BA "T ,rand 1....w ; r is pn ,. 11 in r ,-. I .l rnil-. Ri. r Triu. 'n marn r.-irnenli .e K.irn Da .--. 1.'4 .: -r..-,] J inrr-p.- : I Cr e- i Fl o d 8.10 San.:l,' #50: 7- Pr -.:ner.:.r li. n 1 I00I '- Harrn.'r. 7'22.1 3-7 #ii 74 1,7 1 '.1 500 0'. /,i~~ka -~i I FABULOUS GULF VIEWS! Prnim luin i-.li 4 n,. 1 inl o l,-rin, .p 5: .-1i u Il''r pl, ilh .al- irn i i.'l'i n r-,r .a l -r i a r W 3 1 -.n .:1-: :.1r in r - 'placr In o t.a'3.:nie 6 ., .1:;nrha 77&- wj6. #51j7 333 I.7 O'. i HEMAHKABLE DUPLEX HOUME E,- 'C--Lir .:.,v.ri Si end~r .r I.- r~, rE ilni ?B lp E~rAJr~l cwr-r ,idE. and e.- I BR 2.4 UL'dai~j %air 12. incri Wde,'Aidflaw: iE .E-virc.Aardio co'.3riC' aitic-ners 1 ir lrarage Tvc- n rI iryri LE3ri Jane Tinc 76n1. --31 C ij n50,r4283 $59Q.1-101. FABULOUS ISLAND DUPLEX 1j."iJ, rem%-d- .eld HIrlmn: P~-a'h Jupl-. -'B 1E4 Ea.:h i.- c:lio I, eel-..i'. A reri d Ii -n annual lenanl B lurnrlhi J perl~-I: ,isla.r rcElill Owsinr Agrin Jay H-eaderty 722:'7P.I, p501 3r.1 $588.CC,0 ANNA MARIA CONDO P.;r1iA iault 3rd ri, HOLMES BEACH BUNGALUW Carrrnrol - Cwnii e r'rI ni, icr Cml r i,n .Eor 'BH ..84'A e 3-h n ~~Brigti .n- ;.jriri., lurrk.,- lrhi m d, rEnt-iF aired Scr,?uldLI wonlcjiope~'n iwor pwIai ndcarp-ri 'om rilri to~ Apprrreirn ni 1 Q)'IV JBR B2B LauriE Pii : B iear n- a near ::ppirr ani r.5Laur3fis Dwamn V1N6 00656 $15 90) Sn, Greek 7NON PQTK9iWO &K WAGN frilgin& Peopkl eRame Since 193 -3 "I -- ..._. _.~.. i 1. ,-. */ -. - * O Q ~n~L_. |