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Skimming the news ... Another resort sold for condo conversion, page 15. Anna Maria Tihe Islander BaLtte up, page 2.4. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org - - . .. .... w -s 1 e Then and now The ,,'n.li S, l v ,, Brid4. .1,! u ,,t a l' il ...'. i<, i .. il,. -, ill ,'., iiJ span (far left). The north- bound span 'i,. l ..ri W: ,m i .C', ,l: ,/m. m ,,-,., .t,.- ,. ..'. and a thorough safety i .a .': tili,,: new bridge opened in 1987 with its trademark "sunshine" cables, shown on the right still undergoing construction. The old Skyway was demolished for the most part, with only the approaches remaining today, refurbished for fishing piers the "longest in the world" 3 1/2 miles into Tampa Bay just from the Manatee County side. Islander Phqto: Jack Elka Standoff ends peacefully in Bradenton Beach Volume 13, No. 27 May 11, 2005 FREE Dredge trucks may rumble through Anna Maria City By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Ecosystems .Administrator Charlie Hunsicker said he will have discussions with the contractor for the upcoming U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency Island beach renourishment about avoiding the need to truck sand to the Anna Maria portion of the project. Because Anna Maria's portion of the beach renourishment is-funded by state and local funds, not federal, the contractor has no plans at present to pump sand to Anna Maria, at least at this point, said Hunsicker. Under the county's arrangement with the Corps for the Anna Maria renourishment, the county is buying dredged sand from the contractor for'that city. The contractor's main line for dredged sand from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to be near the Manatee Public Beach, with extensions north and south, but not into Anna Maria. Hunsicker said he n.ade a proposal to pump sand to Anna Maria, once the contractor is named by the Corps on May 16. "I'm still talking to the Corps, and I'll talk to the contractor as soon as possible," he said. If the contrac- tor can't pump the sand directly to the affected beach areas in Anna Maria, it will have to be trucked from the main collection point. Hunsicker noted that if the sand is trucked, the PLEASE SEE SAND, NEXT PAGE A dramatic one-hour standoff last Thursday in Bradenton Beach between police and a barricaded sus- pect who threatened to shoot police ended peacefully when Eliseo Saldano, 24, of Tampa, surrendered with- out a struggle. The incident took place at the Sandpiper Mobile Resort on Gulf Drive. Bradenton Beach Police Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz said officers initially responded to a 911 call about a domes- tic dispute from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 1:52 p.m. and went to 2607 Gulf Drive N. No. 50.1 at the Sandpiper. There, Lt. John Cosby of the BBPD found Barbie Zipperer, whose parents own the property, and Mat- thew Mitchell involved in a dispute. Mitchell, accord- ing to police, was "uncooperative" and was eventually handcuffed for the "safety" of all concerned. .,. .-.. .. ,...- .. .. VI- Bradenton Beach standoff Law enforcement officers from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach along with the MCSO SWAT team were at the Sandpiper Resort in Bradenton Beach last Thursday after a suspect barricaded himself in a bedroom and threatened to start shooting police. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Cosby then asked Mitchell if there was anyone else in the trailer. When Mitchell replied that there was, Cosby entered a bedroom and saw Saldano dive under a bed. The suspect yelled that he was armed and there would be a "bloody shootout" if police came in to get him.. Sgt. John Kenney of the MCSO substation in Anna Maria arrived at the scene as backup and began a dis- cussion with Saldano. During negotiations for Saldano to surrender, the MCSO SWAT team was called in the event Saldano carried out his threats, said Diaz. "We had to assume he was armed," Diaz noted, particularly after a loaded .45-caliber handgun that Saldano claimed was his was found in the trailer when Saldano asked officers'to find his medication. After more than an hour of negotiations, Kenney convinced Saldano to surrender peacefully. He was not armed when taken into custody, Diaz said. Police later recovered a loaded 9-mm handgun from the trailer along with a loaded .380-caliber auto- matic weapon. That afternoon, said Diaz, police learned that Saldano was wanted by Tampa authorities for his ap- parent involvement in a shootout two weeks ago dur- ing a drug deal. Saldano was arrested for aggravated battery, false imprisonment and obstruction while Mitchell was charged with domestic violence. During the incident, police blocked off traffic in the north and southbound lanes of Gulf Drive for about one hour, forcing motorists to detour back to the main- land. Normal traffic resumed about 3 p.m. Pizza makes AME kids, PTO happy Arianna Collins, one of Karen Ellsworth's third-grade students, can think of nothing she'd rather do in school. than eat pizza, particularly when it'sfree because her class made the most money for the Anna Maria El- ementary Parent-Teachers Organization during.a Domino's pizza fundraiser. To date, AME classes have raised $288 for the PTO and that makes Collins a happy young lady. Islander Photo: David Futch i I I I I I I PAGE 2'It blAY 1 1 2005 1 THE ISLANDER Bradenton Beach pier open to fishers, walkers By Paul Roat The Bradenton Beach City Pier reopened Saturday after being closed to the public for two months. The pier was closed to the public due to safety concerns March 10. The pier's restaurant was closed Sept. 10, 2004, after Hurricane Frances damaged the Sand to be trucked to Anna Maria CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 impact to Anna Maria will be minimal. Anna Maria is getting only about 35,000 cubic yards for renourishment. That's only a few truckloads and work should be finished on the .6 mile section of Anna Maria's beach in a few days. Emergency beach renourishment for 17 Florida beach areas was authorized recently by the federal gov- ernment following the severe beach erosion caused by four hurricanes striking Florida beaches last year. Hunsicker noted that the emergency renourishment will just replenish the sand that was lost due to the hurricanes, not return the shore to the size it was fol- 'lowing the 2002 beach renourishment project. Following the 2002 project, Island beaches that were renourished had about 125 to 200 feet of.beach from the dune line to the mean high-water mark. Ma- rine scientists had predicted that size would gradually shrink until the beach area from the dunes to the wa- ter stabilized at about 125 feet. Following the beach erosion from the four hurri- canes of 2004, however, some beach areas on Anna Maria Island had less than 40 feet of sand from the dunes to the high water mark. The Corps renourishment project will not benefit the residents in Anna Maria between 755 and 761 N. Shore Drive as that area was not included in the 2002 renourishment project. To halt erosion, property own- ers there are paying for a private seawall currently un- der construction (The Islander, May 4). Those owners may elect to purchase sand from the dredging contractor at their own expense to shore up the beach in the affected area. roof and prompted. the city commission to enact a clause in the franchise agreement with restaurant op- erators Karen and Jake Gallo to terminate their lease. A number of repairs were made to the pier to bring it into compliance with safety standards, including improvement of the rest rooms at a cost of about $3,800 and railing bolstering to the tune of about $1,000. Still to come is the architectural renovation of the pier restaurant, which was determined to be out of compliance with city codes and an inspection report indicated the best step for the structure was demolition. O'Brien and Smith Architects of Bradenton Beach is conducting the architec- tural review of the pier building. Cost of the revised scope of work is $17,886. . ,,.'. ~1 '~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ .' ,.i- ,- ,.~;~Z+ ";.""~1:~: -, ..~.. ~-' S '- Holmes Beach officials visit Florida's holy city Holes Beach Mayor Carol \1in i,'-,,, Holmes Beach Police ChiefJay Romine, Monica David and Jennifer Foster at the Florida Police Chiefs Association Legislative Breakfast on the top floor of the capitol building. Romine is president of the FPCA, David is the chairperson for the Florida Parole Commission and a Manatee County native. Romine said they attended sixth-grade together at Bradenton Elementary, and Foster, who is Rep. Bill Galvano 's legislative aide,.is also a Manatee County native and Romine's niece. Islander Photo: Courtesy Lt. David Folsoin TRlalk Is Cheap! Our Prices -- W.I f~Lowes rcsi aae Count on Qalit Estae an Lots of Used Swivel Rockers starting at ............................... ....... ...... $59 Large Selection of 'lice Sleeper Sofas Out of Estates from .......$159-$399 Rattan Sleeper Sofa and Loveseat ........... .:............... ........ .... $259 Lots to choose from! I: : ,--:..- r ,. . ;.& :,-::- .: "Kig"SoidChrr 6pc Bedrom Se Beatifl 1 p. ptiose ESAT BEDROO~ J ] 1..]c!Eil Wh u rs swoo when y y BRADENTON BARGAIN CENTER 1910 14th St. W. Bradenton (North of Autoway Ford and next door to new Family Dollar) Fast Delivery MC, Visa & Discover Financing Available Hours: Mon-Fri-9-6:30 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 10-4 755-9394 747-2959 J" Continental Bistro You'll love our Beef Wellington. A tender filet mignon topped with Chef Damon's pate, wrapped in puff pastry, baked golden, and served with Bordelaise sauce. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees and other favorites. \7 IM 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 -r --- -- I --II I---,__ I WICKER, WICKER, WICKER ESTATE DINING SETS I :i; - ;~- :: "" 1. 'Z ... - I t : --- i :"; "- 'iL:~;"---1'--:`: I-- :- ; ---: 1- -.;. ;-i I i-'. r-. -' :--- -; i-_.--;- -----I-;.. .i- -- - ~-----"i --i; i 1-- ; Pii sL~E~R P frtAI~ 1aO E~ RAGPE'2 Landowner wants city to halt Tidemark road use By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Just when the embattled Tidemark project is ready to finish with the federal bankruptcy court and begin construction of its long-awaited project, another stum- bling block has been thrown onto its path. Already faced with negotiating a new lease with Holmes Beach for the marina just north of the Wachovia Bank, Tidemark has been hit with a letter from adjacent landowner Dan Howe, who claims Tide- mark can't use Sunrise Lane for emergency access. In a letter to Holmes Beach City Attorney Patricia Petruff, Ocala attorney James Gooding, representing Howe, objected to the site plan approved for Tidemark in August 2001 that allows the development to use Sunrise Lane for emergency access. Gooding said his research shows that Sunrise Lane ' is a private road oi ned b\ the adjacent residential pi-pert\ o\ ners and use of it as an emergency access for Tidemark is "inconsistent with Florida law." In addition, said Gooding, "The 'emergency ac- cess' point on Sunrise Lane provides an opportunity for Tidemark to use the entrance for non-emergency pur- poses as I understand has occurred with other develop- ments in Manatee County." Based upon his research, Gooding continued, "It is No decision in Hunts vs. Anna Maria By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner gave no decision May 4 after he heard oral arguments in the lawsuit against the City of Anna Maria brought by Robert and Nicky Hunt of 303 Pine Aye. He did, however, promise to "have an announcement soon." City Attorney Jim Dye and Alan Roddy, attorney for the Hunts, spent less than 30 minutes in total pre- senting each side of the issue. The Hunts had sued the city after the commission, in a.3-2 vote, rejected their site plan last August for a three-story commercial-residential unit in the city's residential-office-retail area along Pine Avenue. Roddy argued that even Dye himself presented the commission with a legal opinion that the site plan was buildable under city codes. He also noted that.both the city's building official and engineering firm had given the same approval and the site plan was recommended by-the planning and zoning board. He said essentially that the city does not prohibit a third floor for a residence in the ROR, as the Hunts had proposed. He noted that a business or residence in the ROR could build to 37 feet as allowed under the compre- hensive plan and have three floors of habitable space. The question before the court is, "Are you prohib- ited from a third floor?" if you want the ground floor and half the second floor for commercial space, with Food drive Saturday: Leave items at the mailbox The postal letter carriers' annual food drive to help feed the needy will be Saturday, May 14, and postal patrons are to leave perishable foodstuffs at their mail- boxes that day. Needed are canned goods and other types of food that will last on a shelf no fresh food, please. The postal workers will pick up the food as they make their. rounds delivering mail that day. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are affected, since they are the Island cities that have postal deliy- ery service. In Anna Maria, which doesn't, donors may leave their food at the post office, 101 S. Bay Blvd. After the food is collected and turned over to Meals on Wheels Plus for feeding the needy, that organization needs volunteers to help sort it and pack it. Last year it took six weeks to sort through the many bins, said Carol Schechterle of Food Bank. Those interested in volunteering may call her.at 747-4655. clear that the use of Sunrise Lane, permitted by the city- approved site plan, is impermissible." He requested that the city "take immediate action to preclude Tidemark from using Sunrise Lane in any manner inconsistent with the original grant or the 1996 modification," in which ingress and egress were not permitted to and from a portion of property now owned by Tidemark. Gooding also sounded a warning on possible future legal action. "If Tidemark is permitted to utilize the easement pursuant to the site plan, Mr. Howe intends to pursue 'all available remedies." Mayor Carol Whitmore, however, said the city isn't going to take any action, despite Gooding's impli- cations on future litigation. She said she's spoken with Petruff and the city has no response to the letter. "It's an issue between Mr. Howe and Tidemark," she said. The city has approved the site plan and emer- gency access to Tidemark was a requirement by the West Manatee Fire and Rescue under a county ordi- nance. Tidemark managing partner Nick Easterling was perplexed by the letter. Tidemark has no intention of using Sunrise Lane for anything. "We don't have ingress and egress on Sunrise i, ik S, ,' .-. I , -o-. -- *:. the remaining second floor and entire third floor for a residence. He maintained the site plan is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, which does not specifically prohibit a third floor for arjsidcncc in the ROR district. There was no evidence to the contrary presented at the August 2004 city commission meeting and no pro- fessional testimony against the site plan, he argued. Dye, however, responded that under the "strict scrutiny" test, the comprehensive plan has to be read along with the code. There is no doubt that the compre- hensive plan states that the residence will be on the second floor, he said. The intent of the writers of the comprehensive plan was to limit a retail-office-residential unit in the ROR district to just two floors, he contended. The city codes cannot go against the comprehen- sive plan. The comp plan takes precedence, he ob- served. But Gilner did not appear satisfied. The compre- hensive plan, he told Dye, never states that someone can't have a third floor in the ROR. "Under 'strict scrutiny,' we have to presume that there is no allowance for a third floor," Dye responded. He agreed a 37,foot-high structure could be built, but only if it is strictly a residence or business. 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 devoted to their own residence and the other 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 inter- pretation of the city code from Building Official Kevin Donohue, who has since been instructed by the mayor and commission not to give opinions. Lane, just the fire department. We aren't going to use Sunrise for anything. It's only used for emergency use by the fire department. Our lawyer hasn't responded because he doesn't know what to say," he said. Emergency access is a requirement under a county ordinance, Easterling noted, and that emergency access on Sunrise Lane is also for the homeowners on that road. Access on Sunrise Lane for emergency vehicles is not affected by the 1996 modification agreement, he said. "If Mr. Howe has an issue, he should take it up with the county or the fire.tdepartment, not us." .West Manatee Fire and Rescue Chief Andy Price, however, said that it appears the issue is between Tide- mark and Mr. Howe. "All we require is emergency access for our ve- hicles," the chief said. Any use of the road by Tidemark would be a private matter, he added. And Tidemark apparently won't have to submit a new site plan, even though the original company, Tide- mark Partners LLC, has sold the property in a court- approved refinancing agreement to Tidemark-Reliance Partners LLC. According to Holmes Beach Building Official Bill Saunders, the site plan stays with the property, regard- less of new ownership. Sweet, slow Magnolia Gary Thorpe of the Anna Maria Public Works Department puts the finishing touches on some traffic "stoppers" on Magnolia Avenue at the Tarpon Avenue intersection. The measures were instituted by Mayor SueLynn after numerous complaints from nearby residents that traffic was not stopping at the intersection. The mayor said the "stoppers" are an experiment and will be evaluated after 30 days. She invited public input on the measure..Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Meetings Anna Maria City 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 POSTPONED. May 12, 7 p.m., city commission work session. May 17, 3 p.m., Sunshine Law and public records class. May 19, 7 p.m., special city commission meeting on Sandbar restaurant. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach May 12, 3 p.m., city commission work session. Agenda: Discussion of city rights of way and alleys. May 17, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. May 19, I p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach May 19, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting May 19, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina.Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest May 1 1, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operation Center meeting CANCELED. May 16, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. May 18, 7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall. / L d__ ' i , ; ~. ::. :.:.. I.'i ? . PAGE 4 E MAY'11,-2005 U THE ISLANDER Gulf Drive landscaping, improvements presented By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The landscaping and look along Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach in that city's Central Redevelopment Area district could undergo a major facelift if all of the suggestions presented by Wilson Miller Inc., the city's engineering firm, are adopted. Mitch McKnight of Wilson Miller presented the suggestions along with a newly drawn survey of the right of way along Gulf Drive to the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity at its May 3 meeting. Among.the suggestions are the addition of several observation decks along the west side of Gulf Drive. The decks would be handicap accessible, rise several feet above the ground, contain a parking area and bi- cycle ramps, a ramp to the beach and outdoor showers for beachgoers. McKnight also proposed some new sidewalks that would double as bike paths, including the area in front of the Banana Cabana restaurant at 103 Gulf Drive. The current pavers in front of the restaurant would be re- moved and parking would be eliminated at that loca- tion. Other suggestions included a beach access at Fourth Street, a trolley stop across from city hall, a flashing pedestrian crosswalk on Gulf Drive, landscap- ing at the BeachHouse Restaurant and other locations on Gulf Drive within the CRA. Other beach access lo- cations were also proposed. But several right of way issues remain, noted McKnight, including a previously unknown city beach access west of the Cortez Road-Gulf Drive intersection. The new survey has revealed that the city "appears" to own a beach access lot in this location. While that area might make an ideal location for a beach access, McKnight said it's not likely that the Florida Department of Transportation would approve any access. "If we want beach access," suggested Vice Mayor Bill Shearon, "could we make it an access to the Regina?" Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter sug- gested the city look at a beach access across from Sixth Street North, where the wreck of the Regina is located about 100 feet offshore. "We may already have a beach access" in that lo- cation, she said. Shearon said beach access at the Regina would be ideal for a multi-use path, pedestrian walkway, a board- Bike Rack I I I -I I cI iGulf Drive \ ro e-- Sidewalkar *- Trolley Stop (large) Observing the beach Observation decks along Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach that include a ramp to the beach, ADA access and outdoor showers are among the improvements suggested by Wilson Miller Inc. in its initial presentation to the city's Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity. Map: Courtesy Wilson Miller Inc. Public input requested Bradenton Beach Vice Mayor Bill Shearon urged the public to attend the city workshop with .the scenic highway committee and city commis- sion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Commissioners need input before making any suggestions or recommendations on the Wil- son Miller proposal for improvements along Gulf Drive, he said. "I encourage the public, especially busi- nesses along the Gulf Drive corridor, to attend and give us input. Hopefully, we'll have a large turnout," Shearon said. walk or dune walkover. "It's a good idea for the city. The Regina is one of only 10 registered historical dive sites in Florida," he observed. "It would look great for the city," Shearon added, but admitted the project might take two to four years to complete. McKnight did give the city a potential gold nug- get when he said that the new survey "appears" to show that Bradenton Beach owns a 50-foot-wide lot between the BeachHouse Restaurant .and the Gulfview Condominiums. "Maybe the city owns it, but we're still not sure," he said. Further title search will be done before the is- Pre-Construction Profit Insider Secrets to Investing In Florida Real Estate at 10% Below Appraised Value and $3,500 Down! Amazing Return On Investment Up to 50% per year secured by residential real estate. Completely Passive We collect rents and manage property. You sit back, relax and watch your investment grow. 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Three chambers join for tourism lunch Three barrier island chambers of commerce will join forces Thursday, May 12, for their annual Tourism Week luncheon at the Longboat Key Hilton, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Each chamber's "shining star" will be named at the luncheon. These are tourism-related employees whose employers, fellow workers and guests have deemed them best on their island. "Dealing With the Changing Tourism Landscape," otherwise known as condo conversions and their effect on tourism, will be the topic of guest speaker Bill Geist. He is founder and president of Zeitgeist Consulting Co. and former president of the Greater Madison Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau in Wisconsin. Also on the program will be Larry White, executive director of the Bradenton Convention and Visitors Bureau, who will discuss local issues, including condo conversions' ef- fect on tourism here. The affair will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Reser- vations may be made at-383-2466. Snowbirds Vehicle Transportation Fast and dependable transport service to northern states so no miles or wear on your vehicle. Call Andy, Insured arid bonded carrier. (810) 459-4979 h EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN I* -l IIi _: .. .. ... '.J " liI-, irI I- UghI, H :.i,,tel or il FP ',irh l .LIf r Loop Road Farm Market yur source : OUR OWN GRAPE TOMATOES r tasty OR STRAWBER S Frod uce T o, wJr ,* .* .... ..- 0. OPEN Monday thru Saturday 10-4 9812 Ninth Ave. NW Bradenton ot~cu tDecki THE ISLANDER U MAY 11, 2005 N PAGE 5 Woodland withdraws Anna Maria parking request By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria City Commissioner Dale Woodland still supports the proposed Plan C for parking in the city as presented by Commissioner Duke Miller at the April 28 commission meeting. But he's changed his mind about allowing certain streets to opt out of the plan, as he suggested at the meeting. "Plan C is simple and exceptions like opting out will add unnecessary complications and may pro- mote others to seek exceptions. Plan C is truly a compromise in that those who desire open parking Parking on workshop agenda The Anna Maria City Commission will dis- cuss specific details of Plan C for parking on beach-access zone streets at its May 12 work session in preparation for a future ordinance. The public is invited to attend. get half of what they want and those who desire no parking also. get half of what they want. I agree ev- ery street should share the burden as well as the re- lief," Woodland said. He specifically mentioned Willow Avenue, whose residents wanted to maintain open parking on that street when Commission Chairman John Quam's Plan X for parking was discussed last year. At the same time, however, Woodland believes that thoroughfare streets such as Gulf Drive, North Shore Drive, North Bay Boulevard and South Bay Boulevard should be "dealt with separate from Plan C so as to keep Plan C simple." Plan C essentially calls for each street within the already defined beach-access zone to have open park- ing for a one-year period followed by one year of no parking. Privateers' Whitey Horton golf tourney Sunday By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent: Getting a startling sendoff with a one-gun cannon- ade from the big gun on the Privateers' ship, the Whitey Horton Memorial Golf Tournament will get under way at 1 p.m. Sunday at El Conquistador Coun- try Club. This is the 11th such tournament, and it will add to the 60 scholarships its predecessors have financed over the years, said Eric Rushnell, president of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. Most of the berths are filled, he said, but the Pri- vateers can make room for a few more latecomer four- The first race for the Commodore's Cup of the Cortez Yacht Club will be Sunday afternoon, May 15, with three more sailing races to follow during the spring-summer season. There are two classes, cruising and non-cruising. Competition is open to any Coast Guard-approved sailboat with a Performance Handicap Racing For- mula certificate on file with the club or provide one before the race, said the club's commodore, Bill Hoffman. Only club members are eligible for the cup. Entry fee is $10 for club members, $15 for non- members. There will be a captains' meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Grego's Almost to the Beach Tavern, 4332 IThe Islander Since 1992 somes in the tournament. The golf course is at 4350 El -Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Prizes include a $24,000 fishing boat for a hole-in- one on a hole not yet named, and $5,000 for the- win- ner of the 60-yard putt-off among four winners of 40- yard putting contests. There are several lesser prizes for' holes-in-one and putters, too.. Registration and contests will begin at 10 a.m. After the cannon shot, play will begin with a best ball .scramble. Cost is $100 per golfer in every foursome. The Privateers will get some help from members of the Hernando DeSoto Crewe of Conquistadors from Bradenton, who will be special guests and special as- Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton, where charts of the course will be provided. The race will start at 1 p.m. off Marker 2 at the mouth of the Manatee River. The course-is 10.9 miles. The first leg is north to R26, Mullet Channel, course 007 degrees true. Next leg is west to R22, course 216 degrees true, then southeast back to Marker 2, course 152 true. The committee boat will be east of Marker 2 at the start and west of the marker at the finish. Right after the race there will be a commodore's poolside barbecue at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Details are available from Hoffman at 322-4551. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20.00! Call Rebecca or Nancy 7',- 978 The Islander wwmI.il-nder org) sistants. The recognition banquet will follow golf play at El Conquistador's dining room. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams and to individuals in a number of categories. Named for a co-founder of the organization in 1951, the tournament helps raise money for youth on the Island and around the mainland./That includes the scholarships given every year to Manatee High School graduates, the Anna Maria Island Community Center and Snooks Adams Kids Day, whidh is coming May 21. Additional information may be obtained by calling 729-9039 or 721-4075. Comp plan review continues -The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning board finished its review of the traffic, housing and in- frastructure elements of the proposed new compre- hensive plan May 5 and scheduled another worksession for 6 p.m. May 23. At the May 23 meeting, the board will discuss the recreation and open space, inter-governmental, capital improvements and coastal and conserva- tion elements of the plan as presented by the city's ad hoc review committee. Discussion of the land-use elements of the plan will take place at a workshop after May 23: The public is invited to attend any of the board's workshop sessions. I.. J~. LaPENSEE S PLUMBING 941 778-5622 S5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 4SS MflIOUfLINIl VOV. R AT(UM di'villnN il ito aval ity. 'c ill lat Ilile timei. WilliCih (~IW('I- .m~wic 11cpisiie. I ed c. s . Let us. ceist nlomZc !your I itceliti V1 isit off il I IlIC Is m l io oomo f CABIN ETSUnlimitec 8700 Cortez Road West Bradenton (941) 792-8656 Cortez Commodore Cup race Sunday S i .c .t; '" . 5'3 11 gull dri\e :... .., anna maria island 7"8.540( L-a b* I PAGE 6 0 MAY 11, 2005 E THE ISLANDER opinion Mayday Summit Venture Pilot John Lerro made his mayday call at 7:34 a.m. May 9, 1980. Lerro: Mayday, mayday, mayday. Coast Guard. Mayday, mayday, mayday. Coast Guard. Coast Guard: Vessel calling mayday. Vessel in distress. This is United States Coast Guard, St. Petersburg, Florida. Request your position, the nature of distress and number of persons onboard. Over. Lerro: This is get all the emergency all emergency equip- ment out to the Skyway Bridge. Vessel just hit Skyway Bridge. The Skyway Bridge is down. Get all emergency equipment out to the Skyway Bridge. The Skyway Bridge is down. This is a mayday. Emergency situation. Stop the traffic on that Skyway Bridge. Coast Guard: This.is Coast Guard St. Petersburg, roger. What size is the vessel that hit the bridge? Over. Lerro: It's a large vessel. Stop the traffic on the Skyway Bridge. There is some people in the water. Get emergency equip- ment out to.the Skyway Bridge now. Coast Guard:-This is Coast Guard St. Petersburg, roger. What vessel are you on? Over. Lerro: The Summit Venture, Summit Venture. Coast Guard: Summit Venture, Coast Guard St. Petersburg, roger. What is the size of your vessel and can you assist? Over. Lerro: Cannot assist. We are 606 feet long, light ballast. We' cannot assist. We hit an abutment. Stop all the traffic on the bridge, send some vessels out here to render assistance. People are in the water. It was one of the worst disasters aside from hurricanes to befall the area, the state, the Island of Anna Maria wfiich views the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from much of the northern, eastern shores. It remains one of the country's worst bridge disasters. The tragedy had a morose effect particularly for those who went to the scene for the former Islander newspaper headed by Don Moore. It destroyed John Lerro. Wesley MacIntire of Gulfport, went off the bridge, his truck and the roadbed slamming the deck of the Summit Venture, and then bouncing to the water, sinking in Tampa Bay. MacIntire escaped but never spoke to reporters or told the story of his trauma. SHe died in 1989, but was present for the ceremonial ride across the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge for its official open- ing in 1987. In the meantime, one entrepreneur sold scrap "souvenirs" of the old bridge, and the ride over the remaining "northbound" span, converted to two-way traffic in the interim of the new bridge opening, was one-long, tall, scary ride, with many sideways glances across Tampa Bay for oncoming freighters. It was a sad, anxious day for many, recalls then photog- rapher/reporter Paul Roat, our editor, who raced to the toll booth, sprinted up the northbound span, and shot every roll of film he had for The Islander. It was the Skyway Disaster. The Islander MAY 11, 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 ads@islander.org Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) ~- ~l q~l1993-04 > iAw living R Nevipaper 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 PHONE 941 778-7978 FAX 941 778-9392 S i I ; I' I '; i l, -, ~l d t. if SLICK 'Skyway remembered' By Egan Opinion Remember ., To Mr. Diamant from Anna Maria who wants to secede from Manatee County (The Islander, May 4), I just needed to respond First, for a ''pub- lic" school such as the one on Anna Maria, if there was any problem with someone being unrespon-. sive to your ideas and plans for renovations, take it up with the school, board. They are a totally separate entity from Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. Any permitting for con- struction on a "public" school goes through the state, not through the local county. Don't blame county government if you are dissatisfied with that, speak to the school board or the State of Florida. Second, if you think the people from Longboat Key are willing to secede with you, think again. Even though many on that island are in Manatee County, they consider themselves part of Sarasota. Most think Anna Maria Island is a poor-stepchild. I remember at one time they pro- posed a toll on the bridge over Longboat Pass to stop those from Anna Maria Island from freely going onto their island, yet they want free access to Anna Maria Island. Larry Tudor, Bradenton And now, 55 years later... Ever since the cities of Holmes Beach and Whitmore was quoted as saying, "E ery city is so different. Maybe .the citizens should have a vote. E' ci', one is afraid to give up theirit\ indi\ idual- :ity." :.I:am aleearchin-2 ne\n papers from the early '50s to glean information for the net hitor, book, covering from 14 -1.1- I60.- Editor of the Aina Maria Ke\ Neo Ellenl Biackin spoke out strongly in fa.oi of iIland incorporation. In the April 13, ,1950, ,.si ue.. R ault,:- l Jai ck larlshalI. \V. ho -later became Ellen' -..itIhsband. said -"\\e ha e a fast-grobwing commurii i. "liLchli houl d be brouLh-11 under one Islandwide irii.oip iil .-ti,'.:n ji't earliest possible date.' James Forester, then vice mayor of Anna Maria City, asked in the :.ame pAp.-i''. \Wlat is. the big obstacle preventing incorporation? I think it is because the majority of leadership: on the Island has not put real democracy to work. They .cater to the thinking of small groups which can't help but end in special privileges. Incorporation to me spells better health and happiness, progress and protection for all." Robert Pethick of Bradenton Beach expressed his feelings by saying, "I hope the people of Anna Maria Island will not let this question of incorpora- tion slide back into a state of lethargy and finally oblivion. If this happens you citizens will be permit- ting our sectionalized Island to thwart itself and eventually each section will burst at the seams. The bradenton Beach were incorporated in the early Island is too small for separate boundaries." 1950s (Anna Maria was incorporated in the '20s), It will be interesting to see what, if anything, wil the question of Island consolidation has come up be done 55 years later periodically. Carolyne Norwood, Anna Maria Island Histori In your, ..-pri4f7 t'nq,t -- o'H. leniti'ise!. medi aE/ a V: 1A. .- , l By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Things are looking up for the cast and crew of "Metamorphoses," prize-winning Manatee Players production that is on its way to seek the biggest one of all. They need at least $20,000 to make the trip to Center's 'Bioquest' summer camp registration begins Registration has begun for "Bioquest," the 2005 summer camp of Anna Maria Island Community Center. "Bioquest" is open to youngsters going into first- through sixth-grades, with kindergarten stu- dents accepted on a trial basis. Registration forms are available at the Anna Maria Elementary School office, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, and the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The camp will begin May 31 and last through Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with pre-camp 7:30-8:30 a.m. and post-camp 5-6 p.m. It will be "an adventure camp," said the Cen- ter, featuring biodiversity, wildlife and the envi- ronment. There will be trips to Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Big Cat Rescue, Cypress Gar- dens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Jungle Gardens and Adventure Island. Also on the program will be arts and crafts, sports, swimming, bowling, movies and skating. Campers are to bring their own lunch daily, with juice andsnacks provided twice a day. Costs are a $15 registration fee and $85 per camper per week, pre- and post-camp fees extra. Additional details may be obtained by calling the Center at 778-1908. 'Kalamazoo, Mich., to compete against nine other com- munity theater organizations to be tops in the country. Already they have $8,000 in hand from donations by theater patrons and from raffle ticket sales during the current Players production, the musical "Always Patsy Cline." Donations may be made by calling 748- (0111. Still to come are proceeds from "Metamorphoses" staging at Venice Little Theatre June 3-4 and at the Players' Riverfront Theatre in Bradenton June 9-11. And of course continued ticket sales for the raffle of four dinners at the Beach Bistro on the north end of Anna Maria Island and four dinners at its sister restau- rant Mangrove Grille in Palmetto. The dinners are be- ing donated by the Island's Sean Murphy, proprietor of both restaurants. There will be two shows at 8 p.m. both nights at Venice and at 8 p.m. June 9-10 and 2 p.m. June 11 at Riverfront. A bon voyage reception is scheduled after the show June 11, followed immediately by loading the production's necessities aboard a truck and hauling freight for Kalamazoo. At stake there is the title of "best of all" in the United States as determined in competition at the American Association of Community Theaters national shootout. "Metamorphoses" won the Florida title last No- vember and southeast regional honors in March. Mana- tee Players had to raise funds to finance those compe- titions, too. Tom Aposporos of Anna Maria, a theater veteran in the area, is one of the 18 members of the cast and is eager to get to Kalamazoo. A family trio in the cast are father Fred, mother Laurie and son'Jaz Zimmerman of Bradenton, no relation to the play's author, Mary Zimmerman. Another stalwart is Rick Kerby, managing artistic director of Riverfront who directs the production of "Metamorphosis." He said proudly that he will be driv- ing the truck to Kalainazoo. 'Metamorphoses' travel funds coming in, more needed R e e ., aw ,F E E t o o GlCANL INVOLVING JUDGE PAULA, CONTES- TANT ROTTEN RALPH Come-in and find out what happens before it actually happens. 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Date Name shown on card: MAIL START DATE: The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 VIS CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 [ OR ONLINE AT islander.org Sm N 0a mEx am m muDaE mUaUaU RUaaUaE mE mEmUaEmEm THE ISLANDER U MAY 11, 2005 E PAGE 7 TI 1dXer THEBES413YEARSI Ten years ago in t ay 11, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Tampa's Channel 13 TV station named Bradenton Beach as the worst police department in the Tampa Bay area because of its low rate of solving crimes. Police responded that the vast majority of crimes are against tourists at Coquina Beach, which is actually operated by Manatee County. The Florida Legislature approved, a $47 million package for compensation to commercial fishers who will soonr be out of work because of the impending statewide ban on gill net fishing. The Save Anna Maria organization asked for an administrative hearing on a Florida Department of Environmental Protection notice that it "intends" to issue the Florida Department of Transportation a per- mit to build.a 65-foot-clearance, fixed-span bridge to replace the Anna Maria Island Bridge along Manatee Avenue leading to the Island. -Temps S & Drops ,.., on 'A Mi. Ail Date Low High Rainfall May 1 67 80 1.60 May 2 70 82 0 May 3 70 87 Trace May 4 70 78 .50 May 5 70 79 .10- May 6 69. 86 0. May 7 68 84 0 Average Gulf water temperature 770 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. I PAGE 8 i MAY 11i, 2005 THE ISLANDER SKYWAY DISASTER .. .. r ,- .: .,. . . ...- '". .' -.-- -- . ..... . :V S,. :- -' .. ., : . M ,,.p., I,.... ... : .. , *0.r ': --: i. h :, .f ?. 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It was one of theworst bridge disasters in the nation's history. Thirty-five people lost their lives that morning. The 'Summit Venture' May 9, 1980, dawned but barely on Tampa Bay. A heavy fog dropped visibility to only a few yards, and a fast-moving squall was heading toward the mouth of the bay when Harbor Pilot Capt. John Lerro and Bruce Atkins, co-pilot trainee, boarded the "Summit Venture" in the Gulf of Mexico to guide the ship to the Port of Tampa. The freighter was en route to Tampa to on-load 28,000 tons of phosphate, then on to ihe Orient. It was empty as it passed Egmont Key-, its 608-foot-long hull riding high in the water. Lerro and Atkins boarded the ship at 6:25 a.m. The ship's master, Capt. Hsuing Chu Lui, relinquished con- trol of the "Summit Venture" to Lerro, who let Atkins take the helm. As the Sunshine'Skyway drew near, the squall hit. Visibility dropped, and a trio of lookouts went to the bow to watch for the markers that guide ships through the 800- foot-wide opening of.the bridge. Lerro took over from Atkins. But as the "Summit Venture" neared a tricky turn in the channel, the storm hit with a vengeance. The empty ship skittered across the water under the force of the wind, estimated at 50 mph.'A break in the rain provided one of the most horrible sights a ship captain could imag- ine a bridge abutment loomed out of the darkness dead ahead, fully 800 feet from where it was expected to have been. Lerro ordered the anchor dropped and the engines full astern. It was too little too late, and the 19,734-ton ship hit the southern bridge piling, crumpling the metal roadbed into the water, at 7:38 a.m. Car after car after truck after bus drove off the edge of the bridge until one car, creeping through the storm, To hear the audio "mayday" recording, go to www.islander.org scleeched to a ha1 llt onl 1-4 llll- ies lhum tIhel ) a.\ning gap. Its four occupants scrambled for safety and began stopping other vehicles., Of the'eight passenger vehicles and one Grey- hound bus that went over the edge, only one person survived the plunge and was pulled to safety aboard the "Summit Venture." On board the ship, the lone lookout who remained at the bow survived the bridge span's collapse by ducking between two huge stan- chions and crawled out from beneath the 90 feet of roadbed that came to rest only inches above his head. The recovery Recovery of the 35 bodies claimed by the bridge took almost a week. The twisted debris required explo- sives to break and cranes were needed to lift the ve- hicles to the surface. The fdrce of the ci al ripped the top of the bus along its klngih. Divers recovered many bodies that day and trans- ported them to Mullet Key's Fort Desoto Park. Others washed ashore days later. Clearing the channel of de- bris so other ships could pass through tlhe bridge took weeks. The aftermath: Capt. John Lerro Lerro was no stranger to problems in his career as a Tampa Bay harbor pilot. In his 42-month tenure he had had seven accidents. Less than three months ear- lier he was piloting a 720-foot freighter toward the bridge when the huge ship failed to respond quickly enough and its stern nudged the bridge, causing $40,000 of damage. For all the mishaps, though, Lerro was never found to be at fault and no charges were ever brought against him until the "Summit Venture" May 9. Lerro's harbor pilot license was revoked by a spe- cial panel, which said in part that his action "amounts to incompetence and neglect. -Na*W 9. 19SO [h'I,'t. " "Capt. Lerro took no action to halt the ship, change the course of the ship or drop anchors until the ship was in immediate peril of striking the bridge. Capt. Lerro had no idea where he was, no idea of how to get through the bridge and made no effort to stop. He took unnecessary risks and the bridge was struck." Lerro appealed the license rel ocaion, and \% s rie- instated later in I N81i after the U.S Coat Guard derer- mined the accident as .a C an act t God. He continued to pilot ships into Tampa Ba', uniil ;a year-later, when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis He moved to New York and taught at his former alma mater the Maritime Academy, ihen Liter moled back to Tampa and enrolled-at the Uni\ers~i\ of South Flh.rid.. v. here he eventually received a. m.ater's degree in counseling and worked with paroled cri nlial Eventually, thouLIh, the disease caused 1him 1t stop work, he spent much of the end of his life bed- ridden or in a wheelchair, li'. in on a pension and disability payments. Lerro died Aug. 31, 2002. He v. .s i59 There were also charges .iaxinst the harbor pilot .tsciatioli i frr la\ trainnl ,. .And the Florida Depart- Ient n .if Tianpoittu ion .a's taken to tak as vell for not pro'. hiding adequate pir,-tectioni around thle bridge pilings that could have halted a -hip before it stri.ick the bridge itself. Also. the bi id'-e opening ', a.s ti:' narrow for modern ships to safely navigate, critics charged. Even the channel leading to the Sun l ine Sky- way Bridge took some heat, as its odd dogleg eastbound was less than a mile from the span. The marker where the tui ii tale place is only seven boat lengths from the bridge. leaving scant time to make any last-minute course corrections. PLE SE SEE SKY\\ AY,INEXT PAGE )~~;-.. ~......... : M 1, 1r~~r*\ THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 11, 2005 N PAGE 9 Skiwa shooter: Firsthand Artsh thIue aNd 9, 6 By Gene Page III Special to Thelslander Editor's Note: Photographer Gene Page raced to the scene of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster May 9, 1980, shortly after the Summit Venture struck the western span. The foll', ,ni. ni, i an account of the morn- ing. I remember making up to the noise of strong wind from rhe o.esi beating the rain, horizontally, onto our v. mndov. s where we lived on 77th Street in Holmes.Beach. Probably 10 minutes afterwards, I got the phone call from my Coast Guard friend. I then called .Charlie Gerdes who lived two blocks west of me and told him I had to get to the scene. No problem for Charlie, wholhad pro'. iousl| spent 20 years in the Coast Guard prior to moving to Holmes Beach and getting into the marina business Meeting me at the marina, he already had one of his two Blackfin 28-footers ready to go. The huge, deep-V boat had twin 488-cubic-inch engines and a beam of 12 feet, the latter telling you how stable it would be li/alidi Plhoto.: Ge(. Page Ifl .xn. 17. .I" ,. in heavy weather which it was, thank goodness! We quickly got going and about the time we made the Intracoastal Waterway I got a call on my walkie- talkie from Sarasota Herald-Tribune Managing Editor Ed Pierce screaming about hearing something about the bridge being hit by some boat, and did I know anything about it? After he knew what I knew and the fact I was enroute to the scene by boat, he really started scream- ing! Of course, you'd have to have known Ed to fully appreciate him and his ways. Passing four Coast Guard boats from Cortez and bouncing around a bit, it still only required about 30 minutes for us to get there. With the Summit Venture still in the process of backing off slowly from both the bridge and the debris to a safe distance, Eckerd College had two boats on scene with divers already in the wa- ter. There were some floaters but, of course, most folk, especially those in.the bus, were still down. I shot what I could, trying not to miss anything as the weather be- gan to calm down and the first Coast Guard boats from St. Petersburg began to appear. They paid us no atten- tion for about the first 20 minutes or so until they re- alized all we were doing was shooting pix. Then, as the Cortez boats arrived, they backed us out and established the 600-foot perimeter. I switched to a longer lens and kept shooting, mostly of folk be- ing dragged aboard the Coast Guard boats. Ed Pierce called back and wanted to know.where I thought staff photographer Phil Skinner should go. I suggested Bayboro because that's where the Coast Guard was al- ready ferrying bodies. Also, I had Skinner meet us near the shore on the south side so I could throw him sev- eral rolls of film I had finished. He would then pass that film to a "runner," who came up in a separate car. We .stayed on the scene about two hours and then went to Ba) hbo-, to take Skinner's place, who was now shooting from the bridge. What impressed me most of all through the entire ordeal was the eerie quietness about '.. .- ;" , -.. the scene once the weather !, calmed down. Everyone there Just went about doing their re- spective jobs with little or no radio traffic or talk between boats. Actually, the very same solitude prevailed days later when we were all back out there for the raising of the bus, various cars and addi- tional bodies that had been trapped inside the bus. I left Charlie's boat and went ashore to return to the Bradenton office of the Herald-Tribune about noon and then on down to Sarasota to talk to a reporter for a sidebar story on my trip to the scene. Much-later in the day I went out on the northbound span with Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Mike Rush- ing so he could stop his car long enough for me to take the shot I sent The Islander showing the remains of the southbound span silhouetted against the late day sun. That shot later became the cover for our book. r + + From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points inbetweenr you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There z' - so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain, to find the treasure you're looking for. L. j ) _/7k Q ANTIQUE MALL S "10,0Q0 feet of air-conditioned showroom" WE BUY AND SELL ESTATES 1250 10th St. E. Hwy 301 N. 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It does have a sturdy fender don't peer anxiously left and right to see if another system around its pilings, a wider opening for ships to freighter is bearing down on the bridge, and reflect on pass through, and with the new construction has a chan- that early morning 25 years ago. -cxr : r;ma--/... A '''f.-. r-a' .*' ?rrl *"*"A '* .* a tb r r ut a -ta s**{ a d r'rs *-(.: --.o ?~- i 3 *^ 5 6 ft ft O 4 I) f P' ,e' ^ <*;' i(S ^ I "<' :1 )r t JANE DOUYht AGE 29 (AGAIN) ON MAY 11 AKA Loaf Lady, the Muffin Maniac, Focc-Face, the Bun Broad Last seen wearing pink oven mitts with little strawberries embroidered on them. Wanted for luring unsuspecting shoppers at Ginny's Antiques into her bakery and plying them with the tastiest baked-goods this side of San Quentin. If you see her, ask for a scone! 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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 Summer love, manatee style A pod of nine manatees worked its-way up the shoreline in Anna Maria to Bean Point, flirting and mating in shallow water along the way, then turned back.south upon reaching the rip: current at the north end, to the delight of a following of beachgoers. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Blue stars, yellow ribbons honor families By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Blue Star families, those with someone in the mili- tary, will be recognized for their sacrifices next week on the Island, the mainland and wherever there are Americans. It will be Armed Forces Week, and all of the country's armed forces will be honored along with every individual serving in them. The week will climax with special ceremonies Saturday, May 21, Armed Forces Day. The community is asked on that day to fly an American flag, tie yellow ribbons around trees and mailboxes and leave outdoor lights on except for those visible from the beach, in deference to the sea turtle nesting season. These gestures will serve as heartfelt messages to the troops: "Come Home Soon." Businesses with message signs are asked to display "We Support Our Troops" or "God Bless America." The Anna Maria observation will be all over the Island with yellow ribbons put in place at the behest of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island, and focus at 10:30 a.m. on the Manatee Public Beach, which ends Manatee Avenue. The ceremonies will be part of the Blue Star Salute organized by American Legion Kirby Stewart Post No. 24 with Len Sirotzki in charge. The Island is a "Point of Celebration" in the Blue Star program. A flyover by planes from MacDill Air Force Base is to take place during the observance. A Point of Tribute ceremony will be at I 1-a.m. at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, where each Blue Star family will receive a Blue Star banner and a certificate of service to America. Such families are those with members in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard or reserves. Other "Points of Celebration" include Green Bridge, where Blue Star families will gather at either end and form a "Hands Across the River" walk at 10 a.m.; G.T. Bray Park at 1 p.m., which will include live music, free hot dogs and soft drinks; Lakewood Ranch High School gymnasium at 1 p.m.; and the DeSoto Super Speedway at 5 p.m. Blue Star is a revival of a custom made.popular during World War I and continued through World War II, after which it lapsed in the American consciousness. A blue star signified that someone from that house was serving in the military. If that service person was.killed in the war, the blue star was replaced by a gold star. Any family that qualifies for Blue Star treatment and wishes to participate in the Armed Force Day events may call Sirotzky at 761-3324. Yellow ribbons honor troops All next week scores of trees on Anna Maria Island will wear yellow ribbons to indicate "our support for the troops who are supporting us around the world." The ribbons are tied by members of the Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island, St. Ber- nard Women's Guild, and the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island, originator and sponsor of the Yellow Ribbon Celebration. The celebration will climax on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, with ceremonies starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Manatee Public Beach, where Manatee Avenue meets the Gulf of Mexico. That event will open with martial music by Bob LoPiccolo, followed by an invocation by the Rev. Frank McGrath, presentation of the colors by the Bayshore Junior ROTC, Rich Bohnenberger in- troducing the three Island mayors to recognize the military services, and Carl Jones leading the crowd in the national anthem, pledge of alle- giance, and "God Bless America." MacDill Air Force Base military planes are to make a fly-by during the ceremonies around 11 a.m. Details may be obtained from Kiwanis spokesman Don Maloney at 778-4865. Longboat readies for golf tournament May 20 The program is all organized, registrations are coming in and there are still some sponsorships avail- able for.the 17th annual Longboat Key golf tournament May 20 at Islandside golf course. The sponsoring Longboat Chamber of Commerce said the $2,500 presentingg sponsor" slots have been filled, as have those for refreshment/banquet sponsor for $600. Remaining open are a few positions at title sponsor, $1,000; corporate sponsor, $500; clubhouse sponsor, $350; golf cart sponsor, $250; and green/tee sponsor, $125. There will be trophies for first and second places, and prizes for third place, high gross, closest to the pin for men and women, longest drive for men and women, most accurate drive, lucky roll of the dice, and several hole-in-one contests. A "big item" raffle is on the program, and a 50/50 raffle, plus other golf prizes. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. on tournament day, the driving range will open at 11:30 a.m., the shotgun start will be at I p.m., and the awards banquet at 5:30 p.m. Additional information is available at the chamber, 383-2466. .------- --- '"' -' 5 -, Hot Lips rivalry torrid, bash Saturday The competition is hot, pitting five Manatee County female heavy hitters including two with strong Island interests, for the title Miss Hot Lips 2005. The winner will be named Saturday night, May 14, at the M*A*S*H Bash in the Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrotta Blvd., Bradenton. Dress for the 6:30 p.m. event is Army fatigues or medical scrubs or semi- casual. Hopes were for many dressy women wearing combat boots, but the footwear hope died early when the women put their foot down. It is a major fundraising event for the Manatee County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It is based on the old Korean War TV program M*A*S*H, which is still popular in reruns. The program's setting was the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and its stars included nurse Major Hot Lips Houlihan, target of romance for a few and jokes by the many. Entrants have piled up votes by piling up dollars for the Red Cross, $1 for one vote, and the Red Cross said it's a fine showing by the contestants and their supporters. County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann is a leading competitor. She lives in Cortez and her district includes Anna Maria Island. Another contender is Sandi Layfield, co-owner and administrator of Wedebrock Real Estate Co., which has offices in Holmes Beach and on Longboat Key. Others in the race are Dottie McCarthy, president of McCarthy Investments; Evelyn Treworgy, president of Coastal Construction Co.; and Pat Whitesel, former mayor of Palmetto who now is with Keller Williams Realty. There's still time to register votes for candidates, von Hahmann reminds supporters. Vote with your check, she said made out to the Red Cross and 'mailed to 2905 59th St. W., Bradenton FL 34209, specifying the candidate of choice on the memo line of the check. You can call in a pledge, too, von Hahmann points out, as long as you pay up soon. Also available there are tickets to the MASH Bash at $50 per person. "It's really heart-warming to know I have so much support," von Hahmann said. "Best of all, it's for a wonderful cause where would we be without the Red Cross?" HART announces Web site The recently'formed Homeowners Against Run- away Taxation, an offshoot of the Citizens Against Runaway Taxation organization, has announced a Web site for property owners interested in the organization, or signing the HART petition. Winnie Nelon of HART said the Web site is www.floridapropertytax.org and the e-mail is H.A.R.TAX@comcast.net. The petition will be presented to the Manatee County Commission requesting that the commission enact a cap on property tax increases for non-homesteaded properties at 3 percent or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, and rollback taxes to 2002 levels. "Since the establishment of HART, we have re- ceived hundreds of signatures on our petition, numer- ous calls from homeowners expressing their concern over their tax increases, and offers of time and funds to help support our effort," Nelon said. In addition to non-homesteaded property owners, a number of homesteaded owners have called the organiza- tion because increasing tax levels are impacting their abil- ity to sell their homes or move, since taxes for the buyer are assessed on the purchase price of the home. For more information on HART, e-mail the orga- nization or request information at P.O. Box 185, Longboat Key, FL 34228, or call-Nelon at 383-1793. Museum closing until July The South Florida Museum/Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton will be closed Mondays until the end of June, the facility announced. "The museum at 201 10th St. W. is open seven days a week from January through April and the month of July," a museum spokesperson said. "All other months it is open six days a week, closed Monday." Hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for se- niors, $6 for students, $5 for children aged 5-12, chil- dren under are admitted free. Additional information is available at 746-4131. THE-ISLANDER4JMAY.- 1-, 2005 a-PAG& L1l 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com Democratic comedy Political satirist and songster Dave Lippman deliv- ered sharp send-ups of topical subjects ranging from weapons of mass destruction to sport utility vehicles in an evening of comedy at Island's End. Lippman, disguised in C.I.A.-style sunglasses, also performed pop musical parodies as his alter ego "Committee to Intervene Anywhere" agent George Shrub. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Book club organizational meeting May 18 at Tingley A "face-to-face" book club is being orga- nized at Tingley Memorial Library, with a meet- ing planned to flesh out the details set for noon Wednesday, May 18. "If you love to read, this will be a great op- portunity to get together and talk about books," according to the library. The library is at 111 Second St., Bradenton Beach. Further information is available from Twink Brown at 383-2751. Health screenings Friday at Island Baptist Church Four screenings will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Brought here by Life Line Screening, the screen- ings will be carotid artery for stroke prevention, ab- dominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. The first three are $45 each or $109 for all three, the osteoporosis screening is $35, or all four for $129. Registration for procedures is at 1-800-324-1851. Health professionals needed as school volunteers Professionals in just about any field of health care are badly needed to help as volunteers in Manatee County schools, including Anna Maria Elementary, says the county. Robin Keene, registered nurse who is chief of the volunteer program, said she has one physician and two nurses from the Island who volunteer with the school program of the Manatee County Health Department. Needed.are any licensed RN, LPN, ARNP, physi- cian, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist, dental hygienist, pharmacist, physical therapist, speech/language thera- pist, audiologist, nutritionist, dietician, retired nurse or any other licensed health-care provider, she said. They help students in health education, assessments, first aid, nursing procedures, health screenings and follow- up, distribution of fluoride and "being a positive role model," one of the most important aspects. Volunteers may get in touch with her at 748-0747, ext. 1296, or 720-5241. Young performers sought Auditions have been scheduled for 10 a.m. May 28 to find young performers to take part in the annual Manatee Children's Summit in August. The auditions will be at the Riverfront Theatre, 1102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Those auditioniing in five-minute appearances are to appear wearing cos- tumes appropriate for young audiences. Details are available at 748-01 11. C ---:2 <,9 .. 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Soon after, the cat owner noticed the screen was torn and the cat gone, only to be found at the neighbor's house with the neighbor saying she found the cat two years ago, had been caring for it and that she was the rightful owner. May 2, missing ornament, 100 block 68th Street. A woman reported an ornament was missing from the front entrance to her home. May 4, driving while license suspended, 2700 block Gulf Drive. A woman lost her license plate and police found she was driving while her license was suspended. May 4, burglary to residence, 100 block 47th Street. A Michigan woman arrived to take care of her mother, cleaned the house and removed a number of items to rid the house of too much stuff. The woman had some help from two men and when she arrived the next morning, she discovered someone had broken into the house and stolen an old map of Anna Maria Island, a Chinese vase, a wood carving of oriental figures, a framed painting of a townhouse in New York, a glass bowl and a pellet gun. May 4, theft, 200 block 85th Street. A fisherman reported someone stole the license plate from his boat trailer. May 4, driving under the influence, 7100 block Palm Drive. A B'radenton Beach man was arrested for driving under the influence after failing field sobriety tests. Chris- topher P. Kallaras, 35, was swerving and driving over the center line on Marina Drive and going 25 mph in a 35- mph zone. Kallaras' blood-alcohol content was measured twice, once at .297 and the other at .292. Id I 4% ~e New officer Officer Brian Copeman, 26, is the newest addition to the Holmes Beach Police Department. Formerly with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Copeman joined Holmes Beach's finest a month ago and said he thinks it's far better working on the Island than in town. Islander Photo: David Futch Victim thanks West Manatee Fire & Rescue crew The West Manatee Fire & Rescue District paramedics Kim Grier and Ann Marie VanDerschouw and firefighters Nate Bergbom and Chris O'Kelly met recently with a Bradenton man they saved. In late March, Daniel Keller suffered from car- diac arrest at his Bradenton home and was uncon- scious when emergency personnel arrived. Keller and his wife personally thanked the crew for.saving his life and giving the couple "another chance to enjoy our children and five grandchildren, to watch more beautiful sunsets together, smell the roses and spend more quality time together." "These'and many more opportunities to make memories are possible because of the fast response and precision teamwork," said Keller. .The. 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That is the word from Charles Listowski following Manatee County commissioners' putting the project at the top of the "to do" list. Formal approval in the form of a letter of request to Listowski is expected at the commission meeting May 24. That will clear the way for him to call for bids, let a contact and get the dredging going in July or August, to finish in Septeinber. Obituaries Leo Francis Jette Leo Francis Jette, 75, of Palmetto, died May 6. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., Mr. Jette moved to Mana- tee County in 1980. He was a graduate of the Univer- sity of Rhode Island and Rivier College in Nashua, N.H., where he received a master's degree in history. He.served in the U.S. Army as a pilot during the Ko- rean War. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller. He-owned Island Woodworks and Island Glass Shops and worked for Manatee as a citrus canker inspector. He was a member of Delta Chi fraternity, Moose Lodge of. Bradenton Beach, American Association of Sailmakers, Bradenton Elks and Kirby Post No. 24, Bradenton. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Shannon Funeral Home, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. He is survived by wife Judy; sons David of Seattle, Wash., and Michael of Oroville, Calif.; stepchildren Tod Hauge of Bradenton, Kelly Nielsen of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dana Keele of Heber, Utah; and six grandchildren. J. Donald MacShane Jr. J. Donald MacShane Jr., 80, of Perico Island, died may 4. Born in New York, Mr. MacShane moved to Manatee County from the British Virgin Islands in Dr. Diane Michaels Chiror'actic Physician i%~~' m.i~~f~l mE" ~ Massage therapist t on Staff Provider fIor mosl IItsurance 501 \;ii._ Green Parkway Bradenton, Florida 761-0210 (I block east of Albertsons on Manatee Avenue) 1998. He was an actor, appearing in 175 television commercials, films and soap operas. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and was an avid sailor. There were no memorial services. Memorial con- tributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. W., Suite 136, Bradenton FL 34205; or Visiting Nurse Association, 3021 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Manatee Avenue Chapel, was in charge of ar- rangements. He is survived by son Brian of Niskavuna, N.Y.; brothers Donald S. of San Jose, Costa Rica; and Dou- glas of Westport, Conn.; and two grandchildren. Scott David Scranton Scott David Scranton, 36, of Holmes Beach, died May 7. Born in Rochester, N.Y., Mr. Scranton moved to Manatee County from Altamonte Springs 10 years ago. He was a self-employed electrician. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. Visitation will be private. Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11,,at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home Island Chapel, 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 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Tom Yarger of the county project management department said the dredged channel will be 7 feet deep at mean low water, 30 feet wide and 1,500 feet of the length of the channel. That's most of the channel, which runs from A.P. Bell Fish Co. to Cortez Bait & Seafood Co. The residents.of Cortez, through the Florida Insti- tute for Saltwater Heritage, have accepted the plan to use a small portion of the FISH Preserve to be cleared, leveled and covered with impervious sheeting. Dredge spoil will be dried there, mixed with topsoil and hauled away for landfill layering or as fill for other land. Af- ter the dredging job is finished, Listowski said, the site will be covered with topsoil and planted with native species. That'will mean significant savings in time and money, he said "moving spoil is very expensive if you have to take it very far. This is excellent." 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Information: 383- 2466. Thursday, May 12 9 to 10 a.m. Muscles and More fitness class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9:30 to noon Beginners watercolor class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Beginners Pilates at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 6 to 7p.m. Tai Chi at the Anna Maria Island Commu- Anna Maria Elementary menu Monday, May 16 Breakfast: Waffle Stix, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Breakfast on a Stick, Potato Triangles, Apple Slices, Pineapple and Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, May 17 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit- Lunch: Pizza Sticks with Marinara, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Steamed Green Beans, Happy Birthday Cupcake Wednesday, May 18 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Patty on Bun, Steamed Broccoli, Veggies with Dip, Fresh Seasonal iruit Thursday, May 19 Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Tacos with Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese Cup, Steamed White Rice, Steamed Vegetable Blend, Mandarin Oranges Friday, May 20 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Steamed Corn, Lettuce and Tomato Salad, Mixed Fruit Juice and milk are served with every meal. 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) nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 8p.m.- Opening night of "The Farndale Avenue Hous- ing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Murder at Checkmate Manor" at the Island Players, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information: 778-5755. Fee ap- plies. Friday, May 13 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. --Health screenings at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 1- 800-324-1851. Fee applies. 9 to 10 a.m. Mixed Movement fitness class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9:30 a.m. Friends of the Island Branch Library board meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sarasota Bromeliad Society show and sale at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, U.S. 41 and Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Information: 358-4953. Fee applies. 5 to 7p.m. Opening reception for the Congressional Arts Competition Exhibition at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. 7 to 9p.m.- Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Saturday, May 14 8:30 a.m. Sierra Club hike at Emerson Point Park in Palmetto. Information: 723-3929. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club presents "How I Got Here" with Mike Snyder at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pilates at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.-- Tai chi at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sarasota Bromeliad Society show and sale at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, U.S. 41 and Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Information: 358-4953. Fee applies. ,-2 p.m. "Frankly.Sinatra" musical tribute at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main Street, Bradenton. Informa- tion: 748-5875. Fee applies. 6:30 p.m. American Red Cross "MASH Bash" at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarotta Blvd., Bradenton. Information: 792-8686. Fee applies. Sunday, May 15 7 a.m. Island 5K run and family fun run/walk at Bayfront Park on North Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Informa- tioh: 747-8726. Fee applies. 10 a.m. Privateers Whitney Horton Golf Tournament at El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Information: 729-9039. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sarasota Bromeliad Society show and sale at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, U.S. 41 and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood Salurd', 5 prn Service of Celebration Sundari 9 3':, arr Worship Service S .. Nursery '..ailable ai 9 30.arn 4a ur" S" 608 Marna Drre Holmes Bea-.:h 778-1813 (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Information:.358-4953. Fee applies. 10:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club Yellow Ribbon Celebration begins at the Manatee County Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4865. 1 to 3 p.m. Baby bird shower at the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. In- formation: 388-4444. 4 p.m. Florida Wind Quintet at First United Method- ist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 747- 4406. Monday, May 16 Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club meeting with guests David Zaccagnino and Stacy Smith at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-9287. : ' 1 to 3 p.m. --Stepping-stone craft class vwith Glen LeFerve at the Anna Maria Island Co:mmunil Center, .407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Inlormation-r 7"-1908. Fee applies. - 4 p.m. Island film festival feature "Palmetto" at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Hlmn-es Beach. Information: 778-0492. Tuesday, May 17 9 to 10 a.m. Muscles and More.fitneSs class-at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies: 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Iniermediat'e waterco.lor class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10:30 to 11:30a.m. Beginners Pilates at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Noon to 3 p.m. Friendly bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 6 to 7p.m. Pilates at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908..Fee applies. Wednesday, May 18 '9:30 a.m. to noon Sewing group at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Stepping-stone craft class with Glen LeFerve at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Ongoing: "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Murder at Checkmate Manor" at the Players Theater, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, through May 22. lnformation:'778-5755. Fee applies. Congressional-Arts Competition Exhibition at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through May 27. Information: 746-4131. Riaser 4hemnt-rial (!ntrnmnitu (1Turcd An Interdenominational Christian Church' Rev. Gary A. 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I > : j way. 778-2204 www.islanddentalspa.com Creating beautiful smiles on Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key The Islander The best news on Anna Maria since 1992 IPEti .:.ri Fr'i m-'. rr S Ir -Lr H- .l. a - WALK-INS WELCOME Ce. ) K NVif -'P ,: iil :r.iK r,-, r-.t- r. 11Luci urc:l 611 ft riccdl Fever/Infections Minor Lacerations Simple Fractures Sprains PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 315 75th Street West Bradenton 941-761-1616 MAY MAAGEC[ "MADMNE[" S During the month of May, our licensed Massage therapist Judy Rup, will be I.tH rn. / I \ \ new clients a one-hour full body massage at a reduced rate of $45 (Reg. $55). If you have always wanted to try a massage but have -/' 1 been putting it off, now is your chance. Gift Certificates Available tGeat Mothert' Day Present! j Island Chiropractie Center Please call to schedule your appointment. Space is limited so don't delay. 3612 East Bay Drive,* H.1- .lu, Beach 778-0722 MASSAGE I massage in the peace, quiet and convenience of '": your home! Gifts Certificates available for Mom. Call Nadia 795-0887 ..4 , L66king 46 r the perfect outing? [Loc4 no further Tlif Islander I Anna Maria Island Beach Resort sold The Anna Maria Island Beach Resort at 105 39th St. in Holmes Beach on the Gulf of Mexico was re- cently sold for $4 million to two area businessmen: The resort was owned by Milt and Brenda Boyd-May. Barry Gould of Island Vacation Properties, who represented the buyers in the sale, said the new own- ers plan to completely renovate the 11-unit property, but will not add units or change the look and "ambi- ance" of the facility. Prices will start in the low $400,000 range, said Gould, giving the "small investor a chance to own in- come-producing property." Gould, an Island resident, said he was happy that new owners Gary Schmeichel and Mary Slovacek will renovate the resort and keep the units-affordable. "Instead of tearing it down and building something only the rich can afford, they decided this was'an op- portunity to keep the long-standing and historic struc- ture and ambiance, while providing the opportunity for the small investor to have a piece of Anna Maria. These units will be a good value for rental income and appre- ciation," he noted. "I want to see the Island stay the way it looks as much as possible, and I'm really happy the new own- ers feel the same way. We need to keep the Island ambiance as long as possible." The resort currently has nine one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units. Renovation plans include new kitchens, bathrooms and other fixtures, along with some new outdoor land- scaping and cosmetic improvements. One feature just installed at the resort is the Bright House cable company's "wi-fi" system. Essentially, the system provides a wireless Internet connection for any guest at the resort with a computer, either laptop or PC. Just set the computer down, activiate the card and an Internet connection is avail- able, said Gould. Real estate transactions Up-to-date Island real estate transactions as com- piled by Doug Dowling for The Islander are available online at www.islander.org. :1- ---r-- i : j .....~ '!- ~I"~- i ; - ~~,~~;i -r'~ Z;5'~ C'~3r ;-?t 3`s--I~ F iir- 4ma ~ri--2 li'~ii~ Z~gE-~-~L~'~as~:-.~.~: : ... ..2- ... -.- ., 4* .- , Condos will keep Island look The Anna Maria Island Beacli Resort in Holmes Beach has been sold for $4 million to two Tampa Bay businessmen who plan on converting the units to condominiums, but will retain the Island-style architecture and ambiance of the beachfront prop- erty. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin "This is the first test of the system on the Island, and only the second in Manatee County," he noted. "We think it's an exciting feature to offer our clients and future owners." Anna Maria Island Beach Resort will keep its name and on-site management team, said Gould, although he will be a back-office manager. He's also handling sales of the condominium units when they become available after the renovation project, which is expected to be completed by Decem- ber 2005. "We've already gotten some early interest and I expect more enquiries once the renovations begin." Currently, he's keeping a list of persons interested in a condominium, and anyone who needs more infor- mation on Anna Maria Island Resort condominiums should call Gould at 448-5500. i:th Annual AMIPrivateers AAh.A A A "' -- .;- I..-.- ' :j i:.- it- ii. 1.-.-. .-.- 1- I -` i sa';-~-~ ..; ~ .i. :. ,s~. ~-~;-a?iA :r~~-~: - ~; '-, ~-'-----' ' I-i i~i-rii' ;- t---r.l-1 ~- i.. J--- 1"; ~I '". ; .- -,;~:-;~ .-: -.. sl~ i r. "'~ :... --- - '' ... ; 1~...:..~... 1.,. ~~I. rz Golfers Mhaded Spo ssori s500 GOID A")" ^r ot a 1i00 raa i,. -: =': .. .i( Pick up a registration form at Th/e rsanderC 5404 Marina Drive. Holmes Beach, or Community service advertising courtesy The Islander THE ISLANDER N MAY 11, 2005 0 PAGE 15 Nominations sought for PTO The Anna Maria Elementary School's Parent- Teacher Organization is seeking nominees for its executive board to serve during the 2005-06 school year. The position of president has to be held by an executive board member. All other positions may be filled by any member of the PTO. The president oversees all meetings and is the spokesperson for all board decisions. The same person can only hold the presidency for two years. The position is presently held by Lynda Hicks, who is eligible for renomination. The vice president assists the president in any way needed and stands in for the president in the event he or she is absent. Donna Perez presently holds the position. Perez has stated that she does not plan to be part of the PTO executive board next year. The treasurer is responsible for all-money col- lected and spent by the PTO. The accounting is kept on computer and knowledge of Quick Books is helpful. The position is currently held by Maggie Cucci, who is eligible for renomination. The secretary records minutes of all board meetings and Laura Keegan currently holds the position. She is also eligible for renomination. Forms are available in the school administra- tive office to nominate any member of the PTO for these positions. Nominations must be received by May 14. The next PTO meeting will be held in con- junction with the kindergarten play at 7 p.m. May 17. 000PS A photo of Ashley Michele Romine, 19, daughter of Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine, at the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society Ball that appeared in the May 4 edition incorrectly identified the photog- rapher, who was her uncle, Gene Page III. A photo in the April 13 edition incorrectly identi- fied Faye Boyd among the donors at the Anna Maria Island Community Center's annual auction. We apologize for the errors. PAGE 16 E MAY 11, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 1,.. blat ft Looking back to 1950, Manatee High graduation By Jack Egan Islander Cartoonist Question: Where is the Cache Drive-In where we hung out during high school? Answer: It's a car. wash now. Question: How about the State Theater where we could go on Saturdays and see two feature films, two cartoons and a serial for 9 cents? Answer: Gone. Question: Where is Pelot's Drug Store in Manatee? Answer: It's still here, but the location is called East Manatee, and there's something East of that called Lakewood Ranch. These and many more questions were asked dur- ing Manatee County High School's class of 1950 cel- ebration of its 55th reunion. Class members from as far as California got to- gether to swap stories and share memories about the "good ol' days" in Manatee County. Just about everything has changed, but the one thing that still could be recognized is the village of Cortez. That's where the'alumni gathered for a luau at the picturesque Bayside Banquet Hall overlooking beautiful Sarasota Sound. Blue Fulford, a native of Cortez and a member of Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame, was the honored guest speaker. He is from the high school's class of 1948. Blue shared memories of growing up in Cortez and how the village is working to retain the character of a working, commercial fishing commu- nity. In 1947, the school board established Manatee County High School when they combined Palmetto and Bradenton High Schools. It became only one of two high schools in the county. Students from all over the county got together and had to decide on the new school's colors and mascot. The choice of red, white and blue was more or less an economic decision. Palmetto's colors were red and white, and Bradenton's 3232 East Bay, Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 SANY 3 299 v 3 FOOT-LONG I R I UI BUTRY YOR SUB I L---- -- -- -------.:;:: '':": '. I D Capalbo'si House of Pizza I SBuffet Special 0 I $39with the .3" purchase of I Ja soft drink. o S 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON* EXPIRES MAY 31, 2005 --- -- -- -- -- III llal l .- ,- ' ,'-. .'..- .y; *All To Remembering 1950 Blue Fulford, a native of Cortez, was the guest speakerfor the 55th reunion of Manatee County High School's class of 1950. The festivities were held at the Cortez Bayside Banquet Hall. Blue was presented with an original Jack Egan Islander cartoon, and the class also donated a $200 check to go toward the restoration of the historic Cortez Schoolhouse. were blue.and gold. The band couldn't afford new uni- forms, so they combined the old uniforms and marched with alternate red and blue lines. The Hurricanes be- came the chosen name for the athletic teams, due to the number of storms that passed through the area that year. The name Red Tide came.in a close second in the voting because of a large bloom of the algae in the Gulf OLD IHAMBURQ G 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 "The best hamburgers and. the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." - ,fHiss s uffy A Pat Geyer, Proprietress ICE R% OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH-& MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 CONTINENTAL BISTRO Award-winning cuisine without surfside pricing! BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wed.-Sat. 1 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH from 8 a.m. DINNER Wed.-Sun. from .5:30 p.m. (Closed Mon./Tues.) Dinner Reservations Requested 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 when school started that fall. Although most of the old landmarks are now gone, until just recently Pelot's Drug Store still served up a bowl of lima bean soup and cornbread. Linger Lodge still exists, but the Hubba-Hubba Drive-In in Palmetto has gone by the wayside. That is probablN a blessing as nobody uses that expression anymore. It's not politi- cally correct and it would be too difficult to explain to the grandkids and great-grandkids of the membersof the dlass of 1950. Historical society to elect officers before film The Anna Maria Island Historical Sic ie) v\ iil elect officers for the coming year when it meets at 3 p.m. M iol - day, May 16, before the last movie of its film fest. The election meeting will be at the Holmes Beach City Hall, and the film "Palmetto" will follow there at 4 p.m. President Thea Kelley will preside, and Kim- berly Kuizon of Holmes Beach will be presented with this year's scholarship at the meeting. Tickets for the movie, filmed partly on Anna Maria Island, are still available free of charge courtesy of the Holmes Beach City Commission. The tickets may be picked up at the city hall or the society's museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-0492. Longboat chamber event set for Island clinic The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will have a "business after hours" social session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Island Chiropractic Clinic, 3612 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, with Dr. Kathleen Goerg as host. Details may be ob- tained at 383-2466. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11:30amn-1Opm Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza ? ' DiSCOUNiT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGl Coupon Good May 11-17, 2005 Popov Vodka r r. 'T ; 'iTif -~ IKahlua Coffee Liqueur 1 299 I- I "[F'I N[IN IM LTR LI 1 -T BEVERAGE DEALER! 1 LTR FEEL UKE GOING OUT TONIGHT? Find just what you're looking for ... The Islander a.p. BeLL fisH CompaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, " Panfish and much more. SPlanning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY' See you at our docks! 794-1 249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Floridat----___ ne p -li : - ~iii Players open mystery comedy The Island Players will open their final presentation of the regular 2004-05 schedule Thursday, May 12, at the Players Theatre, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. It is "The Famsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Murder at Checkmate Manor." It will run through Sunday, May 22. Curtain times are 8 p.m. daily except for 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, no performances Mondays. Tickets at $15 may be purchased at the box office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily except Sundays and one hour before performances, or arranged by phone at 778-5755. The plot swirls around the dramatic society's produc- tion "Murder at Checkmate Manor." Players are Cir,:'l.n Zaput, Sylvia Marnie, Robin Rhodes, Laura Morales and Sandy Barton. Kelly Wynn Woodland is director, Dorothy Eder stage manager, Mark Woodland set designer, Don Bailey costume designer, with Chris McVicker handling lighting and Bob Grant the sound. STHE ISLANDER Mf-i'AY 11, 2005 i PAGE 17 ' Hijinx, laughter befall drama society "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Murder at Checkmate Manor" opens May 12, featuring, left to right, Sandy Barton, Laura Morales X i (seated), Carolyn Zaput, Sylvia Marnie (seated) and Robin Rhodes. Director Kelly Wynn SWoodland commented on the I numerous staged bloopers that make this "the hardest play I've ever done. Trying to make it look easy makes it very very --.;.... hard. Fortunately, the actors are brilliant!" Islander Photo: Bonner Joy . .'..: "e:o ; '.,^ Island Players set schedule for '05-06 With their current theater season not yet closed down, the Island Players are already well into the next season. The current season-closer will run from May 12- 22, and Shakespeare will fill in a summer program July 13-17, and "a song and dance extravaganza" July 28- 27 will help fill the summer gap. "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society: Murder at Checkmate Manor" will finish up the regular 2004-05 season from May 12-22 at the theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Five plays are on the program for next season, and the planning is so efficient that the producers know already when most of the auditions will be. A sure winner on the schedule is a Neil Simon work. I /Ihe're the locals bring their friends! NOW OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Kenny! Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Friday & Sun Tom Mobley "Mon' & Tes Malark Cravens TACO & rWAJTA BUFFrT Every Wednesday 4pm-8pm All-You- $795 - Can-Eat ........ *4 ** * ,, ,. FRIW FISH FRY ~ 2-8 pm o ,,.C^, with fries and slaw /' ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf hegins! 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 The schedule for next season: "The Foreigner," by Larry Shue, Oct. 6-16. Charlie, an extremely shy.young man, is thrust into a Georgia fishing lodge by a pal who protects him by telling all that Charlie doesn't speak English. He is exposed to conversations the participants would rather nobody else heard. It all leads to a funny, satisfying climax. "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman, Dec. 1-11, auditions at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. The tranquility ofa married pair of art dealers is shattered by the arrival of her sister, the sister's husband and mother, all obsessed with saving a college daughter frdm a life of sex. Then mother gets involved with one of the couple's best clients, and .... S"Murder by -Misadventure," Edward Tyler, Jan. 26- Feb. 12, auditions 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Writer partners (* ,,:, ,Frost.ed Old Florida Stile An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat I lam-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 WERE NOT JUST YOUR GRANDDADDY'S FISHING PIER. The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING .. .. , r^ *^*''. come to hate each other. One is conservative, the other has gone the booze-women-gambling route. Mr. Con- servative wants to split, the reprobate can't afford it. Murder may be the only solution. "Chapter Two," Neil Simon, March 23-April 9, auditions 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. A widower and a divorcee try very hard to work things out in what the New York Post called, "Lovely, whimsical and touching, always funny. Most of the time downright hilarious." "Mixed Emotions," Richard Baer, May 18-28, audi- tions-7:30 p.m. March 26. A widower of 65 and widow 61 are just old friends until she decides to head for Florida and he asks her to stay in New York and mary him. The movers don't even slow the suitor down. Additional details may be obtained by calling 778- 6878. -I:- .. : 'l ,O T E .. .. l r" l l ^ lK l l I l S' Your neighborhood hot-spot! ,CElE} ING OUR S NIVERSARY Wednesday May I I I lb. Snow Crab $995 T h isda y M ay i2 ^^^ ^^^ Ci outper Enpa' adla $995 Friday May 13 Fried Scallops & Shrin-imp $995 Saturday May 14 Dungeness Crab 5995 ANNIVERSARY WEEK CELEBRATION ONE FREE REFRESHMENT Glass of House Wine, Draft Beer or Well Drink W ITH THIS : .' 1 r THI:'-.I.I.: H r*I I 4 1 4 . l a il r : 1a "1 l A6 New Dec;w Co;meq' Durini;g c.inir-cc r \' cek a;r ii7icr Vntii rce i ,-" Sa ,1 MAr0l4 I v ,- PAGE 18 N MAY 11, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Good fishing continues; fishing tourney coming By Capt. Mike Heistand Despite the nagging cold water, fishing is getting better and better, with lots of good-size trout, redfish and catch-and-release snook being caught in the bays. Snapper and grouper continue to be an excellent catch offshore as well. Tarponreports from Tampa Bay are starting to roll in as well, and the silver kings should start to make their appearance off the beaches soon. And don't forget the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center's fishing tournament June 17-19. There \ ill be three divisions offshore, inshore and youth ac- cording to this year's event chair Steve Bark. Pre-reg- istration by June 6 is $200 per boat, sign-in after that is $300, and the event begins at 6:30 a.m. June 18 and runs until weigh-in at 8:30 p.m. at Anna Maria City Pier and Mar Vista Restaurant on north Longboat Key. The first 50 entries will receive a 7-foot-long Star Backwater rod, and there will be raffle items and a si- lent auction. A captain's meeting will be June 17 and the award's banquent June 19. Further information is available by calling 778-5900. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez -Road said he's getting into lots of catch-and-release snook, redfish to 24 inches and a-slew of nice-sized trout, all caught on artificial and whitebait in either Terra Ceia Bay or Sarasota Bay. Bill Lowman of Island Discount Tackle at Catcher's Marina said fishing is good right now, i h plenty of redfish coming in from Sarasota Bay as well as some big trout. Whitebait is plentiful too, Bill said, Sand a.perfect bait for any inshore action. In the Gulf, grouper and snapper are hitting in about 90 feet of water. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said that "fishing is fantastic right now. We are probably at the peak of kingfish season ai his mrn. The kings were running larger this weekend than most of this spring. Jeanne Voschelle of Bradenton caught her first kingfish on Saturday, which weighed in at about 35 pounds. Our clients caught other kingfish the same size, as well as lots of gag grouper, red grouper, scamp and mangrove snapper, on variety of live baits and frozen Spanish sardines in about 85 feet of water in the Gulf." Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishing has been slow of late, but there are still a few catches of mackerel, redfish, black drum and lots of blue runners V':M -:14 Np. tqfg =-F kNO; and jacks. Cliff Alcorn at the Anna Maria City Piei said catch-and-release snook are coming on at night only. Mackerel are a good target in the daylight hours, espe- cially on strong tides, plus anglers there are getting into flounder and small sharks. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said snapper are being caught by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge ship channel, with some fish ranging ip to 17 Runners for kids to cover much of north end The Island Run 2005 will start early in the morn-, ing and cover a lot of territory at the north end of Anna Maria Island Sunday, May 15. It is a "5K run and 1-mile family fun run/walk," said the sponsor and beneficiary, Children's Acad- emy of Southwest Florida Inc. of Bradenton. There are still openings for sponsorships at vari- ous levels, said Barbara Turner of the academy. SThey are platinum angel for $5,000;. gold angel, $2,000; silver angel, $1,000; mentor, $500; guard- :ian, $250; believer, $100; friend, $25 and up. Those interested may call her at 704-8908. Registration for the run will begin at 7 a.m. at. Bayfront Park, Anna Maria. Entry cost is $15, with checks made payable to Children's Academy of Southwest Florida Inc. and mailed in advance to the academy at 923 26th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205. The first 125 registrants will receive goodie bags and T-shirts. Divisions are male and female overall, grand masters and grand masters plus, and 14 divi- sions by age from 10 and under to 7.0 and over. All families that cross the 1-mile finish line will get rib- bons. The run will start at Bayfront Park and go on to UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash S !* PComplete auto detailing SQuick lube MERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 S MAJOR CREDIT CARDS &,PEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED, - North Shore.Drive,. to Palm Avenue; to Magnolia Avenue, to South Bay Drive, to Spring Avenue, to Crescent Drive, to Bay'Drive again, to finish at Bayfront Park. Quality prizes, entertainment and refreshments are promised. Additional information may be qb- tained from Turner, 729-9771. Horseshoe winners Winners in the May 7 horseshoe games were George McKay of Anna Maria City and Karl Thomas of Bradenton. Runners-up were Herb Puryear and Kathy Stoktzfus, both of Anna Maria City. Winners in the May 4 games were Day Disbrow of Holmes Beach and Peter Watson of Anna Maria City. Runners-up were Bill Bartlett of Holmes Beach and Tom Skoloda of Anna Maria City. The weekly contests get under way every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. T Certified Full Automotive Repair -3 ~":- Iult [C rli.- *F Holrnes EBe.ch 779-0487 ,t. [ the co mrnerr ,2-,_.r --. 1 -ri .' .- - -,- -,------ --.. - . ,.: j; ...-; ._ /IIIEF:~. "i Take these fish! Ro,,s' Beiiinin of BIiadt n ,l,1 Beach, left, Chrtis Go,.rchalk and Tom Alen:it, both of Clarkston, Mich., had a good day f'Thinl.;g with Capt. Glenn CordIer. Clihis even caught a hiog rtish. Grouper fishers galore Jacob and Callie Alonso, son and daughter of Glenn and Kim A lonso of Thonotosassa, holding a couple of ".. nice gag grouper they caught May 8 with Capt. .. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Char- w_, ters. inches in length. There is also good trout action com- ing out of Terra Ceia Bay, as well as redfish fiom ilihe Manatee River. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, the word is snapper from the Skyway ship channel, big trout in Terra Ceia Bay, plus mackerel off the piers. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said catch-and- release snook, redfish and trout were his big features last week, with limit catches of reds on most every trip in the backwater. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, big-size trout are still a good catch off the seagrass flats south of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. There are also good reports. of big redfish in Palma Sola Bay, and offshore action for grouper remains excellent, with lots of good fish- ing coming in the 85-foot depths in the Gulf. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said catch-and-release snook fishing is very good right now despite the closed season, but he's putting his charters onto lots of redfish to make up for the lack of actual cooler-fillers. -Trout are also a big-ticket item in the bays, he said. On my boat Magic, we caught trout to 23 inches this week, plus lots of redfish on most trips and a few flounder, snapper, bluefish and mackerel. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news @islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more infor- mation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. '. 5 O Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW May 1 1:10 2.5 9:20 -0.2 May 12 1:52 2.5 10:13 -0.1 May 13 2:41 2.4 11:10 0.0 SMa 14 -- -- 3:44 .2 - S May 15 12:07 0.1 4:56 2.0 - IFQ NMav 16 9:08 1.5 12:59 0.2 6:15 1.9 1208 1.4 S May 17 9:15 1.6 1:45 0.3 7:41 1.S 1:50 1.2 : May IS 9:30 1.7 .2:28 0.5, 9:12 1.7 2:56 0.9 :;. Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later .T _-_ ..... .. TIE ISLANDER 0 MAY 11, 2005 0 PAGE 19 Hurricanesupply tax holiday coming June 1 This is the time of year when the usual harping about starting to stock up on hurricane supplies begins. Usually. This year, you should wait a few weeks. The Florida Legislature adopted a bill this year offering a sales tax break on most of the stuff we need to buy to prepare for a storm between June 1-12. Gov. Jeb Bush is expected to sign the bill any day now., The list of tax-free goodies is pretty extensive.'It includes flashlights and portable coolers up to $20, first-aid kits, batteries up to $30, tarps and tie-down kits up to $50, and portable generators up to $750. One of the biggest expenses, plywood, was not included in the tax "holiday." The tax break is expected to save Floridians up to $9.3 million. Hurricane season, by the way, begins June 1. Help find Daisy Although the chances are slim that she's on our coast, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion officials are asking everyone to keep an eye out for Daisy in the next few weeks. Daisy is a tagged, radio-equipped manatee that was released back into the wild in March. The tracking gear stopped working a while back, and her last sighting was in Biscayne Bay near Miami. She has ared and \\ hiue tag, sort of a "manatee belt" with the markings "E 4" on it If you spot her, call FWC 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). Daisy was rescued as a small orphan calf suffering from cold stress on Feb. 19, 2003, in,Brevard County. She was treated and eventually released north of Homestead. She was last headed toward Key Largo. Exploding toads in Germany Our feathered friends are suspected in the death of thousands of toads just outside of Hamburg, Germany. It's not a pretty picture. The big toads females grow to almost 5 inches in length apparently are fine during the day. Then, at night, the toads swell to three times their normal size before bursting. None of the usual toad disease issues are present in the toad-oscopies that were conducted on the remains, but researchers did note that the toad-detritus didn't include any liver parts. Scientists therefore suspect that birds had attacked the critters, eaten the livers, the toads then recovered and, as gases built up in them, they just went "boom." "It looks like a scene from a science fiction movie," a resident who lives near the upscale public park where the massacre took place said in the St. Pe- tersburg Times. What do you bet there is indeed a movie coming to a theater near us'soon. "Toad bombs from Germany!" would be .my- suge;2jted title. Got a favorite fishing hole? ,WC wants to know : ,,- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion wants to know where your favorite fishing holes are, Sand due to what it callsan "overwhelming response" is ,giving fis)iers until Ma, 15:to add their spots. "We hope to get at least. 1,000 respondents, and Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE ,SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 Until S36 12:00 Noon + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART 28 12:00 Noon $28 Until 2:30 pm + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART $25 After 25 2:30 pm + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART BIG SUMMER CARD $25 Until 12:00 Noon $21 After 12:00 Noon Call 74.7-943 Tee THimes 7 DAYS.^ in advance^tH^^^^^^ RATSuSUBJEC3~vT TO HANG By Paul. R at. . -. we're about halfway there," according to Darrell Scovell of the agency. "The comments we receive will be used to set priorities for conservation efforts and guide our agency into the future, so we decided to give our anglers extra time to give us feedback. No, the FWC officials aren't interested in stealing your favorite locations for snook and redfish well, maybe they are at that but they really want the in- formation to formulate-plans to better manage past practices of fishing rules. "We hope to identify areas that need attention, for- mulate a game plan and direct staff to better manage our state's precious resources," the FWC said. You can do the survey in about 15 minutes by go- ing online at www.surveyroOm.com/FisheriesInput Dead zone grows in northern Gulf Every spring to fall, a huge area of oxygen- depleated water forms in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The "dead zone" is fatal to any fish who happen to be caught there, and the area threatens the Gulf's $26 bil- lio.i-a-year fishing industry. The culprit behind the dead zone is stormwater runoff conveyed.by the Mississippi River, scientists believe. The Mississippi carries water from 31 states, including New York and Montana,.and brings with it all the toxins along the way: Fertilizers, sewage treat- ment waste water, animal waste, industrial pollutants and other bad stuff. The nitrogen from the fertilizer is probably the big- gest problem. It causes an explosion of algae, which then gobbles up all the oxygen in the area before it dies. Once dead, it sinks to the bottom and decomposes, denuding that region of any oxygen as well. .The dead zone has grown and grown in the-past 50 years, and at times is as large as Massachusetts. That means that there's this huge black hole out there in which nothing lives. And.that's our Gulf, which is basically an inland lake with very poor flushing action to cleanse itself. SScientists, according to the National Oceano-` graphic and Atmospheric Administration's magazine "Coastal Services," have proposed a $1 billion cleanup effort for the states upstream of the Gulf. The plan is projected to reduce the stormwater runoff threat by one-fourth by 2015. The-plan calls for creating and restoring wetlands along the Mississippi to produce what amounts to a green filter to keep the chemicals out of the main stream of water. There are also incentives for farmers to reduce the amount.of fertilizer they use, as well as sewage treatment plant upgrades and industrial waste outfall improvements. Of course, nobody's got any money to make any of the improvements or any real idea where to get the funds. Let's see, a.$1 billion plan to reduce pollution over the course of 10 years to salvage a $26-billion-a-year industry nah, makes too much sense, of course that's why it's blocked. Sandscript factoid About 40 percent of all the stormwater runoff in the lower 48 states in the United States ends up in the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Mississippi River. Cortez preserve gets $30,000 grant By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The Florid Institute of Saltwater Heritage Pre- serve in Cortez has a $30,000 grant from the Ocean Trust to clean out and restore the 95-acre nature preserve. The money is to'be spent on removal of non- native and invasive species of trees and shrubs, and replacing them with native stock, said Roger Allen, site manager. Another beneficiary of the project is Manatee County and the West Coast Inland Navigation Dis- trict, which will oversee dredging of the Cortez wa- terfront boat channel. The crucial step virtually guar- anteeing that project.was taken by the Manatee County commissioners last week when they placed it at the top of the dredging priority list. A small part of the Preserve will be cleared and S OPEN HOUSE WAVES This Siturda:,! 1 1ani-3pm BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB WIN A SIX-MONTH MEMBERSHIP' WE PROVIDE THE BOATS, THE TRAINING, THE INSURANCE, YOU PROVIDE THE FUN! (941) 795-1600 i C Wt.u ! _1 1 1i 127 Sir..l V C':lriz r .I I.. iihe -eal jd .;lld:l r : r, .l I.iir , SCapt. Mike's Charter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed - -- - -. -.- , prepared to store and dry the spoil from the dredging so it can be hauled to a landfill for disposal. When dredging is complete, the Preserve land will be.covered with topsoil and planted with native species. FISH has arranged a "partnering project" with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, which will fi- nance the documentation and recording required to fulfill the Ocean Trust grant. The Sarasota Bay Pro- gram has hired Scheda Environmental Services to do the required mapping. NEP also is to handle the contracting of many parts of the program, and has promised to hire as many local workmen as possible to do the work, Allen said. The Bay Program has been-involved with the Preserve in the past, doing a fairly large habitat res- toration project two years ago, clearing the channel that connects Lake Davie in the Preserve with Sarasota Bay, and removing exotic growth. WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 state C 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 PAGE 20 5 MAY 11, 2005 M THE ISLANDER ITEMAFOR A SALEGARGEALE WHITE RATTAN WALL unit, $250; sofa love seat, white wicker coffee table, end table, sofa table, $250; dinette table with four chairs, $250. (941) 778-7833. CHERRY COMPUTER HUTCH: New, was $500. Sell, $125. (941) 778-7672. FINAL MOVING SALE: Rattan kitchen set with glass top, beige couch, computer desk, lamps, linens, dishes and three sheets 5/8-inch plywood. (941) 778-4432. 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. MOVER'S HANDTRUCK: $25. 778-1102. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday,-Thurs- day, 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: 8am-noon Saturday, May 14. Bikes, books, clothes, golf gear, office equipment, many household items. 309-B 61st St., Holmes Beach. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS & Antiques. Weekly special 60-75 percent off precious gemstones, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines, etc; all sterling jewelry 50 percent off; select gifts and antiques 25-70 per- cent off. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. ... . ". ' NEW LISTING! Lowest priced single-family home in Bradenton Beach! Gulf view and only steps to the beach! Beautiful i: un: h: i I Tn : i : i no ll .... ,.1. 1 P, 1E, LA tut ,irt. l '. g .a To t I up,1 n h: ?'L~:,' .. .. .. ,, ::uld [~rtu ,,, turn "h, d ,.ji1h Listed as the Surf Shack at www annamrlparajraclse corn Call Dennis Clark or Sue Carlson for your buying and selling needs! IAl 941-779-9320 An Island Place Realty ,:" -- ,". 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria ~f~: A. AL;ml z". :, Ilk i- i : ? ";'i1,1', .: '" '! i! !il!! % " sii! ti t .'. 'r ^ -i ,f ur -. ,. A ,,, *, . .*! l: .r!" i!ll : .V : : ,,' ...,;:". ...;.'i i ,t ; UNIQUE GULFFRONT Several possibilities. Motel/condo use. Presently six turnkey units with small heated pool. $2,999,000. Mike Norman Realty INC 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 3101 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH ~rrN$TNA A ,.fflr- .fl ? ~ .fl 'nil,,t~ C'rr SPRING CLEANING SALE: 9am-noon Saturday, May 14: Clothes, toys, bike, television and more! 522 Loquat Drive, Anna Maria. No early birds. KIDS WANTED! For speech and language sum- mer camp. 9am-noon, June 6-10 for 3- to- 5-year- olds and June 13-17 for 5- to- 7-year-olds. -15 hours/week filled with oral motor exercises, sound/letter associations and language-based activities. Registration limited! Giraffic Park Therapy Center, Cortez Road, Bradenton. (941) 758-3559 or e-mail Giraffic 105@aol.com. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Expe- rience the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail.. $12 PC, or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a per- sonalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butter- fly Park. Tvo lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander.or call, (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission. Free at The Islander news- paper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be.sorry, be safe. HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS for sale. 18-years experience. Complete on-the-job certified training. One full year's support free. Probable earnings $100,000 first year, $200,000 with two employees. Exceptional opportunity for a man or woman to run from home office located anywhere. $75,000, $45,000 down and seller will finance $30,000, or $60,000 cash. (941) 778-4606 or (407) 467-8666. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL Ao ' i' iU 1 4,.,h ~Q Magnificent custom built duplex with a crow's nest office and sundeck overlook- ing the waters of Anna Maria Island. Both unique homes are 3BR/2BA. Tiled court- yard with heated pool or walk to Gulf beach. Built in 2001 with energy efficiency in mind, wired for networking, fire alarm, sprinkler system and constructed on 18- foot pilings. Pine floors or mexican tile. Custom kitchen, front and back porches and their own private garage, Very comfortable island living and-income too is what you can have with this Key West style home. This is not the same old duplex. $925,000 for quick sale! Virtual Tour: www.flrealtour.com/mls0312052/realtor. Anne HiAber, Realtor (941) 713-9835 SUTTON GROUP REALTY Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. Competitive rates. Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. Up-front approval* at the time of application. As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. Loan amounts to $6 million. Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave.W. Holmes Beach panmvoorhees@ countrywide.com on Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HouING. LENDER 2003 CovNTRYWIrDE Ho.'M LOANS, INC. TI ADEOSERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANDIOR ITS SUBSIDIARIES ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAI UP-1 RONT APPRO''Al SilUIFCT TO SAlISFACTORY PROPERlY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CO(NI)IllN. SOME- iHi ,(,; MAY NMO Rf: AVA IABLE IN Al STAI.FS, PRICES AND GLIIDELINiE CRITTER.SITTER nine .years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774. 1994 FORD TAURUS: Four-door, white sedan, good condition, low mileage. Full electronic equip- ment. Asking $2,000 or best offer. (941) 778- 6517. 1999 MERCURY GRAND Marquis: White body, gray interior, automatic. Excellent condition, full history. Asking $6,250. Call Keith, (941) 794- 8027. 1995 EVINRUDE 200 HP. All cables, control box, key switch, propeller. Less than 100 hours on rebuild. $3,500. (941) 723-1107. 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LET "MEL" FIND IT FOR YOU! 3001 Cull Drive Ilolmes Beach, FI 34217 - KEY ROYALE HOME Beautiful Key Royale home with ,. family room, formal dining i,. room and eat-in kitchen. ^ - Located on the end of canal and .. . across the street from Bay. New ..... tile flooring and kitchen com- TT pletely remodeled with cherry ..' -* wood cabinets, corian counter -, 1- :. .I......- .,- t .rl-, I I.: j. :d .::.. overlooking canal with two-car garage. Fantastic bay view if second addition was added. $1,200,000. SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION Duplex or single family home located on Sarasota Bay with gorgeous open water views of .b. mangroves. Intracoastal and bay. Home consists of 4BR/ 4BA, newer kitchen and master bath with jacuzzi tub and two S boat docks with vacant lot on I bay. Offered at $959.900. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super oppolrtLunity to own Island business! Olered at: i $199.500 & Inventory. Deborah Thrasher ,* ,, RE/MAX Excellence . i-; (941)518-7738 , *1 'I S... THE ISLAN.DFR I MAY 11, 2005 PAGE 21 ', FSI &CSID 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! Tif- fany and Trish. (941) 778-3275 or 779-0964. BABYSITTER: RED CROSS babysitting and first-aid certified. Enjoys playing with kids. Call Alexandra, (941) 778-5352. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recom- mended. 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 li- cense, 14 years old, friendly and responsible. (941) 778-2469. 13-YEAR-OLD girl will babysit all ages in your home. Reasonable rates and knows CPR. Call Jessica-Lord, (941) 747-2495. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great- with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. O it .g 0) * ,,ht.f' i.. Be"' I- I I 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. .. .._. ..",'-" 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 ;K 1LANDt -- RPHONE: 941.718.6849*TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACATION FAX: 941.779.1750 PROPERTIES. LLC Licensed Real Estdte Broker Ann Coron KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT k ' 607 Concord Lane Super-clean 2BR/2BA beauty on big -,: lot with water views fore and aft. Deep water canal. New lanai. Many, many extras. $795,000. Call Chris and John 941-778-6066 S( y' REAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw, N A [ 1A IS AI, SI. IC. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 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 Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Computer ad designer for weekly newspaper, Web site. Knowledge of adver- tising design and layout essential. Candidate must be familiar with desktop publishing. PhotoShop, Il- lustrator, PageMaker and Acrobat. Some experi- ence required and/or associate's degree or techni- cal school certificate preferred. Team player. 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. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En-' glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. HOLMES BEACH CANAL FRONT CONDO Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your screened lanai overlook- ing a canal. Updated, furnished 2BR/2BA condo in move-in condition. Heated pool and spa. tennis courts and lush i.opical surroundings makes this a per- S lecct island retreat. $485,000. 1B#504847. .% .' HAWTHORN PARK Beautiful 4BR/3BA pool honic in desirable Hawthorn Park. Large eat-in' kitchen, living room and dining room, family room with fireplace, cathedral ceilings, garden tub, large lanai and tropical landscaping. $495,000. Denise Langlois (941) 751-1155 (800) 448-6325 "We ARE the Island!" Open plan, beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace and a bright cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook. Great Gulf views from all living areas and bedrooms. Deck offers tranquil spot for waterfront dining and evening sunsets. Perfect tropical island getaway. $1,500,000. Aiinn Maria Realty S941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amreally@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for busy con- struction office. (941) 761-7770. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch.and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. LPNS/CNAS NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cab- bage palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. 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 ser- vice and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reason- able, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CLASSIFIEDS continue on page 26 .. Buying a home-condo $125,000-? Waterfront or inland Longboat Key family compound Waterfront/Ruskin opportunity Build up to 34 condo.s/1.65 acres 1-, ,* .." 'A... . - .,2. 2.7,,.": Superlative caftssmnanship enhances these 3BR/3BA land condos vith 2,300+ sf of living space. Smart-wired den/ fourth bedroom, three screened verandas, granite countertops. GE Profile appliances, bamboo flooring. nine- foot ceilings, croAn molding and two-car garage. Grand master suite vith private retreat, his/her walk-in closets. .dual sink vanit), glass block shower and Jacuzzi tub Two to choose from staring at $795.900. *u* Recently renovated and tastefully decorated 2BDi3BA townhouse with hardwood floors and carpeted bed- iooms. Cook's kitchen with lots of storage. Extended liv- ing area has huge screened deck overlooking large heated pool and garden ,ith 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 DUNCAN S Real Estate, Inc. 310 Pine Avenue P 0 Box 1299 Anne Mar FL 34216 Offie 779-0304 Fax 79-0308 To6 Free 866779-0304 ww.teamdumn.com I osloG -, 1 ' *,. ,' , " Simply the Best ~: BAYFRONT Panoramic view of the bay. Very pri- vate, lush landscaping. -2,200 sf. Hardwood Floors. Very large master bath with Jacuzzi and walk in shower. Big garage and workshop, screened porch facing the bay. Dock with 10,000 lb davits. :. BAYFRONT ZONED DUPLEX Large 2BR/2BA with, separate guest house. Dock and sailboat water. A must see! $1,350,000. i .... :,- ,o .. :,, C,,' KEY ROYAL CANAL Remodeled 3BR/2BA, tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, all new appli- ances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end with great view to Bimini Bay. Very large lot with room for pool or expansion. $805,000. % .At, ' S-----1 f1'4 Lis *. r, .. .. .. . **.! BIGDUPLEX WITH VIEW Almost 3,000 sf, 2BR/2BA on each floor. View of both Gulf and bay Large verandas. two blocks to beach, one house to bay. $799,000. ..- *=a : ,- two blocks to beach, one house to bay. $799,000. \. : -. .:. -. A SHOW STOPPER New Listing. Fabulous 4BR/ 4BA, 75-feet to the beach. View the award winning artists heated pool through the living room floor. El- evator and too many amenities to mention here. For those who want the best! 4BR, 400 FEET TO BEACH Nicely refurbished is- land home with large living area, new appliances, well landscaped patio area and a pleasure to see. $599,000. P . DOUBLE LOT Pecky Cypress accents and Mexican tile. 2BR/1BA with private lagoon and beautiful set- ting. Two blocks to beach, see it from your front yard. $499,000. N ..4c. i.| := 'JE .. -' '. *S . o 7 ;; s- GULFFRONT CONDO Rarely available 2BR/2BA, direct Gulffront at "Coquina Beach Club". Turnkey furnished, heated pool, open balcony. $920,000. 100+ Gulffront rental units with hun- dreds more just steps from the beach. Mike *800-367-1617 No ma 941-778-6696 Norman 3 G3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH L www.mikenormanrealty.com - If-Bay Realty S of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 7~ < t(de ot fde4tL' "4ai4e4 GULFVIEW LUXURY ISLAND HOME Executive Anna Maria home with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience paradise in luxury one house off of the beach on a quiet, desirable location. This home offers 3BR/2BA, hardwood flooring, quality doors; windows and fixtures, custom cabinetry, Corian countertops, custom lighting, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. Tastefully furnished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. ,~--' . p...... . 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 blockto 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. .'S'^ ,' .-'J -. . S" ,"; --' ~. .. " 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. : '1 DUPLEX LOT-BUILD 2 CONDOSI 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 .. ',.' : , DELGHTRlL 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! 1 (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com ' ', .^... #i. -. ... .:. .- . . .... :.* > .-T .:'. . g- ;. e -...;.:. ,' ; .. Ramona Glanz RE/MAX Excellence . S(941) 383-9700 www.islandslr.or ANNA MARIA S ,,ISLAND i SimCoast REAL ESTATE LLC TERRA CEIA WATERFRONT 2-3BR/3BA Waterfront home on Terra Ceia Bay. Updated, open floor plan, new kitchen and master bath, ceramic tile, caged in-ground pool, metal roof, boat dock. Gorgeous view. $739,900. GULFFRONT MARTINIQUE NORTH 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Beautifully renovated, all new! Ceramic tile, turnkey furnished, deluxe kitchen, new windows, power storm shutters and arage. Panoramic view of the Gulf, the bcKach mnd rom the east balcony, the Skyway bridge' 3lk to restaurants and shopping center. Elegant! $969,900. ISLAND TOWN HOUSE 2BR/1.5BA courtyard-patio town house. Central Holmes Beach, very close to shopping, restaurants and beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, ront and rear porches, balcony, renovated. Excellent rental. No condo fees. $469,000. HOLMES BEACH D EX 2BR/ 1BA each. Very a G -:m One- car garage, r iramo gl shed. Ap- pliances w wsla wsher/dryer, resi- dential ar or pool. $675,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 2BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey furnished in intimate, private complex withgorgeous view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile, beautiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent rental. $850,000. DUPLEX PLUS COTTAGE Three rental units. 2BR/1.5BA and 1BR/1BA du- plex 2 lus 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 i-n ground pool. Beautifully designed and decorated. Ceramic tile, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, separate bedroom plan, vaulted ceiling, walk-in clos- eos, 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. $739,900. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Contal.os/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Just sHolmes Beach, Florida 4217 wgrw.suncoastinc.com I,~ I I v m THE ISLAND DE~it U-MIAY 11, 20.Q5 1 PAGE 23 Island By- RFRick Catlin Return to roots When Will Bouziane III was growing up on Anna Maria Island, he al- ways knew that someday he wanted to come back to live and work in paradise. "I was born here and my family's lived here all their lives. Even when I went away to school, I al- ways knew I wanted to come back," said Will. He recently realized that dream when he joined the sales staff of Duncan Real Estate at 310 Pine Ave..in Anna Maria as a real estate associate. Even though he has his bachelor's and master's degrees in bui ness A --"", r e s m Stetim-on Uni- S erii, in De land, ;- \VI Iill always Bouziane wanted to be in real es- tate, particularly on the Is- land. "I'm fascinated by real estate. I really 1Ive doing what I do, and it's fantastic I'm doing it on my home: island. And I can still be close to mom and dad." Indeed, mom is part- owner of Mister Roberts clothing and beach apparel store in Holmes Beach, and his family still owns and operates the Bali Hai Re- sort at 6900 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. "As a native Islander, I think I'm in a very good position to know the real estate market, what's sell- ing, what's good and what's available that will fit the buyer's needs. I'm really looking forward to working at Duncan." To reach Will, call 224-3528 or 779-0304. Restless native returns Kim Wilson was in the resort/rental business in Bradenton Beach for nearly 12 years until she sold her property last year and was looking forward to a possible retirement. "But I really. missed the Island and the people," she said. "I just didn't know what I wanted to do. I thought I would travel, so my boyfriend and I were going to Aruba for. a few days." Needing someone to look after her cats, she looked in the Islander newspaper classified se.c- tion. Right above the ad for a cat-sitter was a notice that the Restless Natives Restless no more Kim Wilson and Keith Shoulta recently purchased the Restless Natives art gallery at 5314 Marina Drive in the Island SlI,l'ippn, Center in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Art Gallery at 5314 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach was for sale. "Talk about fate," said Kim. "Igot intrigued and came in to talk to the owner. As soon as I walked in the door I thought 'This is me. I can do this.'" She and boyfriend Keith Shoulta purchased the art gallery April 25 and plan no major changes. "I'm just so happy to get back to the Island. The next few months will give me a chance to meet the lo- cal artists already on dis- play in the gallery, and find new ones interested in showing their talents." Restless Natives is not limited to just paintings, but features art work in a variety of motifs, including pottery, jewelry, T-shirts and prints, beads, neck- laces, mosaics, stained glass and acrylics. "We're always looking for new artists, so anyone who has something of in- terest is welcome to con- tact me," said Kim. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 779-2624. Chiles looks east Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles has signed an agreement to purchase property in Ellenton near the site of the now-closed Leverock's Restaurant. Chiles said if the pur- chase agreement is com- pleted, he plans to build a complete restaurant from scratch. "It's exciting to plan a new restaurant exactly the way you want it," he noted. A possible name for the ies.iurant is "Riverhouse," Chiles said. Chiles also owns the Mar Vista restaurant on Longboat Key and the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. Realty Raves Gulf Bay Realty at 5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach has named Jesse Brisson and Robin Kollar as its top selling agents for April. The top listing agent was Denise Fleese. Island Real Estate at 6101 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach has named Alan Galletto as its top list- ing agent and top sales agent for the most closings during April. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new product or service, an anni- versary, a new hire; or an award-wining staff member? Call Rick Catlin at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or. e- mail rick@islander.org. Travel north in style The Snowbirds Vehicle Transportation Co. provides fast, dependable transport service to northern states so winter residents don't have to add more miles or wear and tear on their vehicle. For more information, call Andy at 810-459-4979. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Cindy M. Jones GRI, CRS, Sale Associate SDUNCAN Real Estate, Inc. 779-0304 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 %!vh t 3reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com Just paradise? You can keep up on the Island "action" with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island.". You'll get news about three Island city governments, Island people and more. Call (941) 778-7978 and charge it to MasterCard or Visa. Or visit our office and subscribe in person - 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. Subscribe online and visit our weekly limited edition: www.islander.org JUST LISTED! NORTH LONGBOAT KEY >. Wk Two bedroom, two bath West of Gulf of Mexico Drive and just a short stroll to beautiful Gulf beach! $499,000 re en en 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 The libsten Team 4, Profess;ional REALTORP S repre',entinf bui ei and -ellers v ith Heather i 941-807 H,- 3r-,hp, Ct ,-. n,; Absten -4661 L.', 5h.:.,:, ._,-,:n. Honesty, Integritye Results! GULFVIEW LUXURY ISLAND HOME Executive Anna Maria home with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience paradise in luxury one house oif of the beach on a quiet, desirable location. This home offers 3BR/ 2BA, hardwood flooring, quality doors, windows and fix- tures, custom cabinetry, Corian countertops, custom light- ing, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. T.I. .-,.ll furnished with a touch of island lavor. Offered at $1,495,000. y- h)~5 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. Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 7^0 i< te ^Ht4et 44^d- 10 Jennifer Absten, PA 941-345-7002 J lnnri r.t.'. trir 'i' srs -ico ~i""~) L)G;o0 ~1 .4. n~+----ir PAGE 24 E MAY 11, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Team Bordes claims eighth consecutive win By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Team Bordes defeated Central Sarasota No. 1 by a 9- 2 score in senior league baseball on Saturday, May 7, behind a solid pitching effort from Pat Cole: Cole started and allowed two runs on three hits while striking out five in four innings of work. Team Bordes fell behind 1-0 in the first, but bounced back for four runs in the bottom of the inning. Nate Mozeleski got things started when he walked and stole second, from where he easily scored on Scott Wollett's single to right. Wollett stole second to set the table for Sean Price, who came through with an RBI single mak- ing it 2-1 Team Bordes. Cole helped his own cause with an RBI double to deep center to score Price. Cole ad- vanced to third on a single to right by Shane Pelkey and later scored for a 4-1 lead they would not relinquish. Team Bordes 9, Braden River No. 2 4 Team Bordes captured its seventh consecutive victory behind a combined pitching effort from Chad Wickersham and Ryan Srith for a 9-4 win on Tuesday, May 3. Wickersham pitched four innings and allowed only one hit while striking out eight. He closed the game out by striking out the last five batters. Smith pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two. A two-out rally in the fifth inning allowed Team Bordes to take control of the game. Justin Wollett walked in front of Braun Balsai and Smith, who both reached on infield singles to load the bases. Carl Ricciardi ripped a two-run single to right-center, scoring Wollett and Balsai. With Smith on third, Ricciardi stole second and both scored when Nate Mozelski singled to leftfield giving Team Bordes a 7-2 lead. Team Bordes staged another two-out rally that pro- duced two more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Walks by Shane Pelkey and C.J. Wickersham set the table for Tan- I-Bay Realty /" of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Foea 34219 S~...5 y- .. .......... .. Updated Duplex Two,.2BR/2BA units. Spacious.open and sunny. Delightful new heated pool, mature landscaping and a large 90X 100lot. Bonus storage and two garages. One block from the beach in the best part of the Island. $879,000. Call Robin Kollar (941) 713-4515 Duncan Real Estate pitcher Glenn Bower deals during Little League action at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy ner Pelkey, who plated brother Shane with a double to left- center. Wickersham later scored on a passed ball to com- plete the Team Bordes scoring. Next up for Team Bordes is a 7 p.m. game against the Warriors on Wednesday; May 11. They follow that game up with a road contest against Central Sarasota No. 1 in Venice. AAA pennant race tightening up Morgan Stanley won two games last week to pull to within one game of first place in the Anna Maria Island Little League AAA division. Morgan Stanley defeated Duncan Real Estate 12-8 on Friday, May 6, and edged WMFD 5-4 on Wednesday, May 4. Duncan made 'I' ..j I V .5; 5BR/3BA Key West-style home with pool in Anna Maria, steps to Gulf beaches. Asking $875,000. Possible one-year lease-back. Call Pat Staebler at 941.705.0123 for showing. Anmex Realtl Serices LLC o l.H Rojn~9d l.nna 614 -af-"' ^Ot'.-'?'^ 911't^..We- "'&. WMFD 0-for-2 for the week after defeating them 14-10 on Monday, May 2. With only two weeks of games left to play, plus any. needed makeup games, it's a wide-open pennant race in AAA. Morgan Stanley 12, Duncan 8 Morgan Stanley defeated Duncan 12-8 on Ftiday night for its second win in a row. A five-run fifth inning broke a 7-7 'tie and Zach Even balanced Four walks with three strikeouts to close out the game-for Morgan Stanley. Matt Bauer and Daniel Janisch each had two hits and two runs to lead the Morgan Stanley offense that also re- ceived a 3-for-4 hitting performance from Sarah Howard and two hits and one run from Blake Rivers. Kyle Parsons and Zach Evans both added a single and one run scored, while Giorgio Gomez reached base four times and scored one run. Jordan Sebastiano continued his torrid hiiling, going 2-for-2, including a triple, two runs scored and lhree RBIs to lead Duncan at the plate. Troy Kozewski also had a big game with two hits and, two runs scored, while Austin Wash singled and scored once. Travis Belsito and Trevor Bystrom rounded out the Duncan offense with a single and one run scored. Morgan Stanley 5, WMFD 4 Morgan Stanley rode the complete-game pitching effort of Matt Bauer to a one-run victory over first-place WMFD Wednesday night. Bauer allowed only five hits and three earned runs while striking out 12 WMFD bat- ters to.earn the pitching win. WMFD pitchers Joey Hutchinson and Blake Wilson were also effective, allowing a combined two hits and five' runs.. Giorgio Gomez led the Morgan Stanley attack with PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT-PAGE Mike Norman *t Realty IN 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell ( .;" I ]Is I. ..i .' ,,e, Gabe Buky Best Team! Charles Buky 941-374-5772 Best Properties! 941-228-6086 R E EO P T I SFO ANAM I A DB A Pill LLr ;i~~ KEY ROYALE. N1II.l.col,.Ir b,, prmm.3 in be Full tni~ ~rh.,, -ov. oe,bI. .v C C'M ---U~t F ul, h.iI t p-v i. I.j r I : r r, *:Sir,.m homrE t Iockr lc.L ,I c,.reIZ. k Reduced! $1,890.500 teny, hayes @sothebysrealt,. coin C' , r - HOLMES BEACH. Brand r.,nd horm. ,,.Eh dedd bC. al E p.6p~r jii n .. c-m dlrsi ch 7 BR. 2 EA.. rrpicjl .oI CICse E6 t,,, b-chi : - 3nd Ihoppr' L -rn ECh ~ mCn~h: ; n I73P-63 Oered GtI 4.00o ANNA MARIA ISLAND 410- 'tLps 10 while sand, bieah Irom tlfi 2'F:'. 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WMFD was led by Tommy Price, who had a mon- ster game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs scored. Shawn Conover added a triple and one run while Max Moneuse and Joey Hutchinson each singled in the loss. Duncan 14, WMFD 10 Jordan Sebastiano singled, tripled, scored two runs and drove in three to lead Duncan Real Estate past WMFD on Monday night. Kyle Crum added a single and a triple and one run scored to the Duncan attack, which also re- ceived a pair of singles and three runs scored from Trevor Bystrom and a pair of singles and one run scored from Austin Wash. Troy Kozewski, Travis Belsito and Daniel Pimentel each added a single and a run for Duncan. Shawn Conover singled and scored a pair of runs for WMFD, which also received a single and one run scored from Justin Succa and Tommy Price. Alex Burgess, Connor Cloharty, Max Moneuse, Elijah Toussaint and Michael Dolan each added one run scored in the loss. Don't miss Privateers' golf tourney The 11 th Annual Whitey Horton Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at the pres- tigious El Conquistador Country Club for only $100 per golfer a good deal for a very good course. The tournament is named after Whitey Horton, an original founder of the Privateers, and helps fund the col- lege scholarships the organization provides annually. Tournament check-in is at 10 a.m. and the four-man scramble commences with a cannon start at 1 p.m. Prior to the cannon's roar, there will be a putting contest where for only $5, you can compete to qualify for a chance to sink a 60-foot putt and win $5,000. Roller hockey schedule May 12 6:30 a.m. Practice (all teams) May 14 10:30 a.m. Sun'vs. True Value May 17 .7 p.m. True Value vs. Play It Again At each par three, contestants have a chance to win a $24,000 boat, a week-end in Las Vegas, a Sony camcorder and two airline tickets if they shoot a hole-in-one! In addition to the hole-in-one contests, there will also be a longest and shortest drive contest and prizes for first-, sec- ond- and third-place overall winners. For more information, call 941-650-6136 or 729- 9039. Key Royale Golf Club news Joyce Brown and Jean Holmes each shot 35 to tie for first place in the ladies' Class AA division Tuesday, May 3, low net tourney at Key Royale Golf Club. Nancy King and Del Reppenhagen finished in a tie for second with a score of 36 over nine holes. Class A winners include Dorothy McKinna and Tootie Wagner, who both shot 29, while Lorraine Man- ning and Grace Sales tied for second with 33. Marlene Eichorn was the Class B winner with a 27, while Dolores Jorgensen and Shirley Cessna each shot 34 to tie for second. Helen Klos shot a 35 to win the Class C division over Sally York and Pat Rice, who finished a shot back at 36 for second place. Margorie Petring shot 35 to claim the Class D divi- sion by two shots over Pat Weingart, who finished with a 37. Sylvia Price, Gaye Ganos, Jean Trout and Helen Brown each shot 39 to finish in a tie for third place. Congratulations ladies, and thanks for reporting your results. Sign up now for youth football, The Anna Maria Island Community Center an- nounces another season of Dolphin football. Players can join the program that produced the 2002 Police Athletic' League junior varsity Superbowl champions. Interested players will have a mandatory meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Center. This'meeting T-SHIRTS M,L,XL $1.0, '' XXL $12. -: iii. r -- i-sl ndr t rg 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach .. ^^^^^^^ ,A it'-- -, will be to share information about the PAL football league and to gauge the interest level among Island youth. PAL has four age/weight divisions, starting with flag football for players age 6-7 as of September 1. Flag foot-s ball carries no weight restrictions. Mighty Mites must be age 8-10 and under 125 pounds, while JV is for 11- to 12- year-olds under 145 pounds. The oldest division is varsity for ages 13-14 under 165 pounds. For more information, call the Center's Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Another signup: Monster Jam The third-annual Monster Jam 3-on-3 basketball tour- nament is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Turnout is usually high for this popular event. Cost is $75 per team with the entry deadline Friday, May 13. Players receive a 3-on-3 T-shirt and at least two games of action. Age divisions start at 8-9 and progress up to 16- 17 with additional age divisions for 18-29, 30-39 and 40- and-above. Plan for an all-day event with a schedule for;< different age groups to play on either Saturday or Sunday, not both. For more information, contact the Center at 778-1908. AMI Little League schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) May 11 6:30 p.m. Morgan Stanley vs. WMFD May 13 7 p.m. Duncan vs. WMFD May 16 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. Morgan Stanley AA League (ages 8-10) May 12 5:30 p.m. May'12 7 p.m. May 17 5:30 p.m. May 17 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) May 13 5:30 p.m. May 14 9 a.m. May 14 10a.m. MS-Harcon vs., Bark Betsy Hills vs. Cannons MS-Harcon vs. Cannons Betsy Hills vs. Bark Island Starter vs. Harry's Coast Bank vs. Island Starter BeachHouse vs. Boyd Property Management and Leasing I, .. L,,,,., \L .. '4 Tolal Island Properties For Sale: 209 .1.., I '- Judy Karkhoff Realtor Median Pnce: $795,000 Total Pending: 132 Median Price: $647,000 Total Sold Since 1.1,'05: 136* Median Price. $562,500 Call us for .A nual (aid Seasonal Rentals /1M4V I Gulfstreanl1- . RF Realty (', 941-778-7777 AAA8-OAA-O11 aor attn Anna Maria Elementary Sool, UnversityJ 1N (BA) nd UCLA BusnessS Riealtor attended Anna Maria Elemenlary School. University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School *WIW ., -,c 7 .: , "*' 4 ; ,s %;" F j .- : __ _: *' .- . . .:; .. ,..*.-- ^', =i-... .i'* ._., .^ :.,-. '* ' .-: : .: ". "v- :- . ,~~i..1- i ." :c '; b : ''' ,- Building now for long-term investment value while focusing on personal livability A-A ;"-, ; *.l ; ," *3 .,., .: , "::`' "" ; -" " V ,t i..\ ,,i7 ... . Outstanding 3 Bcdrobm, 3.5 Bath Uits under $2,00,00 Ann Caron, Licensed Real Estate Broker Units under $2,000,000 Contact Barry Gould at 941-448-5500 or Ted Schlegel at 941-518-6117 ANNA HNAgIA CANAL HlleiHB 2v .-A ":j: Beautifully renovated pool home in Key Royale. Over 2.300 sf. Bright open layout with huge family room overlooking pool canal. New dock, boat lift, deep water canal. no bridges to b and Gulf. $969.000. (941) 920-1363 I, -ealty '-- ........ *fm-,M-M ------- : .:: i-"- : Beautifully renovated pool home in Key Royale. Over 2.300 sf. Bright open layout with huge family room overlooking pool canal. New dock, boat lift, deep water canal, no bridges to ba ^A. , and Gulf. $969.OOO. }':/'- -',,i' Call Phil Paxton wri/iAA v Gulfstreariri . (941) 920-1363 Realty " qi ,r I ..- i I, .1 ~; J~i~f~~ ~- I fl -* ji- Pj") a C ~d~i~i~t ~,~ Wft . I , i . :-,- ;te .7,s PAGE 26 N MAY 11, 2005 M THE ISLANDER I S .L A N D ER --A jSF I ED 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. JACKSON HOLMES PAINTING: The Island's honest and dependable painting service. Interior, exterior, faux painting; cabinet refinishing. Refer- ences. Free estimates. (941) 795-2771: e- BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home management/watch, housekeeping, mainte- nance. (941.) 730-5318. TOM'S WINDOWS: Get your plywood hurricane panels now! Cut, primed, installed, with easy-mount fasteners. $78/sheet complete. (941) 730-1399. 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. DO YOU NEED a house sitter? Retired, Christian couple will house-sit free just to stay on the Is- land. References, furnished. (770) 832-7319. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom por- traits, weddings, beach photos. (941) 447-8892. LIVE ON THE Island and need help? Sarasota air- port runs, $40. Gardening, weeding, light house- keeping, pet sitting and walking, help with moving. On Island, (941) 803-0610. Spectacular Interior Updates N.J dldail was over- looked in this 3BR/ ,, 2BA island home! : ..4Tris home offers awesome granite counters, beautiful Sravenine natiiral sto. .ne lioors, 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. C'. MURALS BY Mark Burdette. Interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Be- ginning to advanced. Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrig- eration. Commercial and residential service, re- pair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For depend- able, honest and personalized service, call Will- iam Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! wwwjackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S Relaxing, healing massage in the com- fort of your home. (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reason- able price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resi- dent, 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 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Lawns, na- tive plants, mulch, trim, haul, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. Pa PalmeriBates Pat Palmeri-Bates 3 ..: ',." .., John Luchkowec Team Pinnacle 'Reyutation ~ Pesources ~ ResuCts SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Phone: 877-469-4753 Fax: 941-751-1728 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Gar- den Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, treework. 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 Remodel- ing contractors. In-house plan designs. State li- censed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free es- timates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. Time l ibiscus- brand new ' S' Mediterranean flats nestled between the azure blue waters of the Gulf-of Mexico and picturesque Coquina Reef. R I Carefree water-front living with all the .luxuries and conveniences one would .' .. .- .." r: : r m..:" ..i- di .' :.' .' ..'.Wt. p' 'l :,;.rh,,. :..,.:l h,.: .i-ill, .:.:.l,,ll e el- j 1S toe open Dail Sarng, ar S8S5 000O S Tina Rudek (941) 920-0303 cruff TORTUGA IN'NBEBEAC-H RESORT fiei j 'w 'Lill- *t __________ a c' .wit- t "Ih, ~&~ {. 'pf tIlt;Ig~&. I' 1 ir' 'p tii in I In I . 1 .'. -, .* --"" -' 1 .- " ,;, .. ^,, ,, = *; . ~i; . .': .' ".. zT.. t "flip. -9m 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 1BR/1BA apartment. Five-car garage, duplex with five-car garage. Private one short block to beach, direct beach open decks, large picture windows, access, peeks of Gulf. Move-in condition, great views of lake. Asking Seawall and dock. Zoned duplex. Extras! $750.000. MLS 502297. Asking $850.000. MLS 502321. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 920-5156 or Frank Migliore, (941) 778-2307. ,., ., ERVING TO ,- A. ,Sl1N4 1?9 7, ... MLS :::. THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 11, 2005 E PAGE 27 .1 , CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construc- tion. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions; screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa.. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION ex- pert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and paint- ing. Insured. 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 insilled Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941)'792-1367, or 726-1802. S Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 4217 (941) 778- 7244 The Terrace This beautiful 2bed/2bath turnkey town home is just 100 yards to the beach and has no rental restrictions! With a pool, 3 decks, -and peeks of the gulf this unit has great.income potential. $459,000 , Call Jesse Brisson at (941) 713-4755 for more info MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All.masonry work and repair. Cinderblock work, brick work, glass block work, paver and brick driveways. Call Chris, (941) 795-3034. License #104776. Insured. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light haul- ing, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. STEVE'S REMODELING & repair service. Free estimates, 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 experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: .Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, deck: Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can' read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org, And it's FREE! :Dia'F'11111)1 Io S] lw 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 Gulf Coast Real Estate 151 ul f DriveNor IM Is e .r 44 Bi~ I . RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. VACATION & SEASONAL Private beach. Units are complete. Rates seasonally adjusted. $425-$975/ week, $975-$2,975/month. (800) 977-0803 or (941) 737-1121. www.abeachview.com. 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. STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you appreciate someone who believes in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals. lNicole Skaggs Island Specialist" A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach S941-778-4800 I & S Toll Free: 800-237-2252 The Big Picture...it's all about the real estate! " New Listing: Large home, North Point Harbor. Feature Canal dock,'lboalt lift, patio d screenied porch,;3BR/2.5BA a kitchen, livrii-cand family roc Beautiful fireplaces on first a ond levels, open plan, two-ca and much more to see. Easy with appointment! $1,425,00 .: ; ,. : -. .. . S ...... .............. 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. Tffany Place condo offers great. year round living or a great year round rental. $825 000. beautiful .:. .. .' s include: eck, pool ind large Dms. ., ,- nd sec- . ar garage to show 0. a 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. k i SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 *PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 ?..I" ,, ,a : I '' SUNDANCE COTTAGE Located directly across the street from the beach, this inviting 3BR/2BA hideaway offers peaceful views of the glistening Gulf of Mexico! The spacious kitchen of- fers an expansive breakfast bar and handy adjoining wet bar. There are airy vaulted ceilings with fans and pretty French doors which open onto a Gulfview wrap around deck. Easy care vinyl siding and shell landscaping make mainte- nance a breeze! Located at the tranquil tip of Anna Maria Village, this wonderful beach house won't last long! Priced at $1,150,000. : 1 ENCHANTING COTTAGE NEAR THE SEA This captivating 3BR/2BA hideaway is located on the secluded north end of Anna Maria, steps to the beach. Spacious split bedroom design, French doors, ceramic tile floors, open kitchen with oak cabinets and white appliances, vaulted ceilings in the master suite, walk-in closet, paddle fans and lush tropical landscaping. $775,000 furnished. CL'IP. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com W. r . i a PAGE 28 0 MAY 11, 2005 N THE ISLANDER SSandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Law n wCelebrating 20 Years of Ser ice Quality & Dependable Service. 778,1345 and hardscape needs. SLicensed & Insured Residential Commercial Check our references: 'Quality work at a reasonable price." Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 S :I Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured-* Island References Lic#CBC056755 S, WAGNEQ -EALTY S 2217 CGIL DOIVE NOTOII* 1 RADENTON BEACll, Ii 34217 -. . 61NCE 193l HADOLD SMALL REALTOR. . Office: (941) 778-2246* 792-8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com SHARON VTTJ,TARS Plm Realtor (941) 2Direct (941) 920-0669 wwrw.rentalsonannamaria.com RO/MX Gulfstream Realty ELITE CAB 539-6374 Serving Manatee County, Sarasota Bradenton & Tampa Airports BAY WEST I LAUNDRY On vacation orjust hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LAUNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton 720-3622 ISLAND LUMBER AN HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 U's]Ii ~0 r~~b rj ~I m'~rjM'AT I Affordable 6 Month I Trustworthy Guarantee Dependable 747-3427 25 Years Experience Certified, Licensed, Insured S$5 Off First Visit Free Estimates C IVCM WINDOW CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES Professional Experienced Trustworthy Call Chris Myers Ask About Our Special Discounts! 4ww&ai6"ly Anyone can take a picture. A professional creates a portrait. SELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.comr 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 available March 2005. Steps to beach and shop- ping. Refurbished and nicely decorated. Small pet OK. Accepting 2006 reservations. (941) 807- 5626. WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, 1 BR/1 BA, $500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/ week; island duplex, 2BR, $890/week; Northwest Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $950/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Cristin Curl at Wagner Realty, (941) '778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (90-1) 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. -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 Re- alty, (941) 778-7500. FULLY FURNISHED: Ready to move in. 1 BR/ 1 BA near Bradenton Beach. $750/month, utilities included. Six-month lease, first, last and deposit. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. 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. CORDOVA VILLA: 2BR/2BA with wood floor, modern pool, clubhouse. Close to beach, pets OK. $950/month, including water/cable. (941) 780-3109 or 758-7571. 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. SUMMER VACATION Rentals: 2BR/2BA Palma Sola townhouse with boat dock, $499/week; Perico Bay 2BA/2BA villa, $1,200/month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA Holmes Beach wa- terfront villa. Fantastic view! Nonsmoking, pet ne- gotiable. $1,000-$1,200/month. (941) 778-2100 or 224-6521. THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria. Elegant 4BR/3BA French Normandy home, two houses from beach on quier street. Available May 2005-2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202. 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. 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: West Bradenton furnished 2BR/2BA ground-floor unit. New kitchen, appli- ances, washer/dryer, pool, lanai, tennis court available. Walk to shopping, 10 minutes to beach. Nonsmoking. Small pet OK. $800/month, includes cable TV. (941) 778-4225. HOLMES BEACH GULFVIEW 2BR house. Av- enue F off 31st Street. Annual lease. Nonsmok- ing, no pets. Ideal for one or two people. $900/ month, plus utilities. Owner, (800) 894-1950. 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 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. ANNUAL: 2BR/2BA elevated duplex in. Bradenton Beach, one block to beach. High ceil- ings, clean, no pets. $900/month. (941) 778-4665 or 725-2549. 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/510A.htm. PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA bayfront condo. Light and bright, community pools, tennis, guarded gate, assigned covered parking. Annual, $1,400/ month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. WATERFRONT SHORT-TERM rental: 2BR/2BA and 1 BR/1 BA. Dock for fishing and less than 200 feet to Gulf of Mexico white sand beach. Walk to nearby park. Best location on Island, must see to appreciate.-Phone (941) 779-9074, cell (703) 587-4675. E-mail gwalker43@hotmail.com. HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA duplex. Close to the beach, carport, washer/dryer and enclosed Florida room. Annual, $1,100/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL DUPLEX: BEAUTIFUL 1BR/1BA with new ceramic tile. Steps to beach. Quiet Holmes Beach location. $775/month, includes water. (941) 778-9196. HOLMES BEACH 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Recently updated, steps to beach. Annual, $700/monrth. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. SANDPIPER MOBILE PARK: Bradenton Beach 55-plus community. 1BR/1BA with lanai. Annual $700/month. No pets. (941) 778-4053 or 778-1140. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: Pine Bay Forest, 2BR/2BA condo with vaulted ceilings and screened lanai. Annual, $1,100/month. Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. pyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Pro "% I..a I a uk-Ir U riders" Is ISLANDER DECLASSIFIED RENTALS Continued I RENTALS Continued I I d''t~ Qi '" ~oj~rc~ -_ . THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 11, 2005'IPPAGE 29 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE with therapy room for rent. Includes utilities and office equip- ment. Great location, Cortez Road, Giraffic Park Therapy Center. E-mail: giraffic1105@aol.com. ANNUAL: NEW 2BR apartment one block to beach, new tile floor, peek of Gulf. $1,000/month, includes all utilities. (941) 545-61.18. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA furnished condo. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,700/month. (708) 532-2149. DOWNTOWN SARASOTA: 2BR/2BA bayview condo on the eighth floor. Wonderful location and great amenities. Annual $2,900/month. Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. RENT 2BR/2BA inclusive turnkey, $1,000; 3BR/ 2BA pool home built in 2000; 3BR3BA villa, pool, tennis. Coastal Properties, (941) 794-1515. BEAUTIFUL DECOR 2-3BR/2BA condo rental. Tennis, nature trail, pool, large lanai. Nonsmok- ing. Three-month minimum in season, $2,800/ month. (724) 941-2585. ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR in Holmes Beach. $600/ month, plus security and utilities. (941) 778-6541 or 504-3844. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA ELEVATED duplex with screened porch, deck, Mexican tile, covered parking, large bonus room, washer/dryer, yard care. $950/month. Marina Pointe Realty Co., (941) 779-0732. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1 BR/1 BA or 2BR/1 BA 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 cathedral ceilings,'open-floor plan, tile and oak flooring. $795,000. (941) 778-3875. KEY WEST-STYLE pool home: Renovated 3BR/ 2BA with deeded boat slip. Lush tropical land- scape, brick-paver deck and patio, privacy fence, screened lanai and hot tub. Interior features in-- clude open-floor plan, cathedral ceilings, terra cotfa tile, wood flooring, gas fireplace, new kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and maple cabinets. Many custom features. Turnkey furnished in island decor. $679,900. By appoint- ment only. (941) 518-9275. Web site http:// mysite.verizon.net/reso3zm0 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. PALMA SOLA Bay 2BR/2BA newly remodeled furnished townhouse. Pool and boat slip. Real Estate Mart, $ 342,000. (941) 756-1090. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $309,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. MOBILE HOME: Great location, one block to beach and bay. Large rooms, plus lanai. New appliances, central air conditioning, laundry room, plus storage shed. $90,000. By appointment only, (941) 778-2655. ON THE BEACH, condo for sale. View of Gulf from every room. Walk out the front door onto the white sandy beach. No long arduous trek. Totally new from the studs out! 2BR/2BA, sink in laundry. Don't pay a million six plus. $899,000, principals only. (941) 779-1013 or (717) 392-4048. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard: $495,000. Excalibur Realty Inc., (941) 792-5566. POINTE WEST BEAUTY on creek, very.private backyard looking over wooded area. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, family room, lanai, real hardwood floors throughout. Good appliances, very clean. Near Blake hospital on quiet street. $255,000. Easy to see. Call Yvonne Higgins, Re/Max Gulfstream Realty, (941) 518-9003. 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. 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. GOLF-VIEW BARGAIN! $198/month. Nicely' wooded homesite in upscale golf community in the Carolina mountains between Asheville, N.C., and Greenville, S.C. 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Call Junioi, 807-1015 " LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? SCall Michelle dr Steve ... today! Prudential Michelle Musto P.r wdjl .:1 941-809-3714 Palms Realty 941-518-6096 www.michellemusto.com www.myrealtorstevewatson.com *We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing Maintenance (941) 746-4191 OCEAN-AIRE S CONDITIONING, INC. . 6 6 RA0034333 I S LA N R -L A*S SI I TI D 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. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see the beautiful, peaceful mountains of western moun- tains. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Chero- kee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. LOOKING FOR MOUNTAIN PROPERTY? Gated Community 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. In- terested 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. NORTH CAROLINA Mountains: 'Panoramic views and mountain streams in high elevation between Boone and Asheville. Tracts range 1-5 acres with access and utilities from $49,900. (800) 455-1981, ext. t48 FIVE MINUTES to Greenbrier Resort mountain land bargains, 20 acres and up. www.liveinwv.com. DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! NEW MEXICO: 20 acres, $29,900. Scenic-re- gion, views, canyons, trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Enjoy hunting, hiking, horses, great climate. Power, great access. 100 percent financing. Call (877) 822-LAND! ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the Foothills of North Carolina. Deep-water lake with 90. miles of shoreline. 20 percent redevelopment discounts and 90 percent fi- nancing. No payments for one year. Call now for best selection, www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE. GUADALUPE RIVERFRONT! Spectacular wide riverfronts, prime Texas hill country location. 10-32 acres with lots of water frontage, huge trees, pan- oramic views. From $300s to $400s. Limited num- ber available, call now before they're gone. (800) 609-7042, ext. 110. Brokers/agents welcome. GRAND OPENING May 21 and 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 teem- ing with deer and turkey. Save $10,000. Plus get up to $10,000 toward closing costs! Great fi- nancing, little down. Call toll-free (866) 352- 2249, ext. 436, or www.fllandbargains.com. NORTH CAROLINA mountain property. One-of- a kind. log cabin on creek. High elevation 2/1. Fireplace, porch, mountain view on 5.31 acres. Good rent history, $189,500. Ralph L. Crisp, Re- alty Co., Andrews, N.C. (800) 438-8621. ^^. r REAlTOR. S29Years of Professional 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 1 BR, room for pool. Great investment. $849,000. OWNER FINANCING. TOWNHOUSE VILLA 3BR/3BA with two screened balconies and open balconies on greenbelt adjacent to bay. Spotless, tastefully decorated. Pool/gazebo. $470,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com We e teH :ot st F. P-ara -eeat.co.*80-27-25 SPACIOUS ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA with freshly painted and new carpet. Heated pool, tennis courts and boat access. Close to beaches and shopping. $349,000. Contact Cindy Grazar, 778-4800. I ..- . NEED A VACATION? An investment? 1BR/ 1BA condo. New kitchen and new tile floors. Balcony overlooking pool. Comes furnished, ready to move-in. Weekly rentals allowed. Re- sort-like atmosphere and close to the beach. $325,000. Call Denny Rauschl, 725-3934. .- ... j. BREATHTAKING 2BR/2BA condo with breathtaking view of Gulf and beach. Deeded beach access. Upstairs unit with parking-be- low. $925,000. Contact Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. TRIPLE TREASURE Breezy, beachy income producing triplex across from the beach. Up- stairs, a cozy 1BR/1BA with great-reading porch and massive sun deck. Downstairs are two 2BR/1BA units. Ample parking, tons of Mexican tile, newer kitchens and baths. A must see. $659,000. Call Nicole Skaggs at 778-400nonr 795-5704 .. .... '---'.++, : ,, _ SPECTACULAR BAYVIEW CONDO. 2BR/ 2BA turnkey furnished with good rental his- tory. Large fishing pier and community boat dock. Laundry room in unit. $589,000. Contact Dave Vande Vrede, 778-4800. - ,9. ., ., .-.._ .. :,, . 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. 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The Islander. * 0 WTATERINMG RESTRICTIONS S Rules in effect for Manatee County: . > Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days . Sa week. >- Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M): * Tuesday and Saturday. >- Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): SWednesday and Sunday. 0 > Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- * rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) > Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long * as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the . Scar on the lawn to wash!) 0 >Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- * lowed for ten minutes daily. > Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- * ted any day. 0 Questions or coommensl t ouwst Florida Water ManarihlnMarisintQCwlflOi r)iaeacHT85D-34 -1 76. , 0 9- 404 V V 4a^' s i f S * 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com .'i ,,,. <'. .. . * * ** * 0' 0 0 0 * 0 0 I I NORTH END Unique educed!' 3BjR 2B:A hl:nie on north price end ot Anna Maira Steps Sto '..hie sand' beach hes of Gullt ba,. Twc wood burn- ,... ,...: In fireplrice.. M aster S' uills has Gull v I,, from -;" scrtened porch. Over- sized shower, new ceramic tile. New roofs 1st Fl 2000 & 2nd Fl 2002. Asking price $769,000. Please call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. Gale Sim son Schulz... BROKER, ASSOCIATE, PROPERTY MANAGER A., ... has some fabulous properties available for rent! Holmes Beach Vacation Rentals: 2BR/2BA condo, heated pool, across from the beach 2BR/2BA Gulf Sands Gulffront condo, heated pool. Bradenton Annual Rental Unfurnished unit available in Pebble Springs. Spacious 3BR/ 2BA ground-level condo. Walk out the door to the pool. Conveniently located. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX FOR SALE offered at $450,000 Call for details, 778-4847. Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www. i m a n de rso n r e a ty .co m e-mail: imsreal t yco@aol.com Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with 'oacious open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master suite on main floor. Tile floors, screened lanai and a large open deck-great for tanning! O'.'eried fouir-car garage.. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Tropical Broker Realtor 725-1074 ^OPtes (c~m I u t I ]H[IEA\ID5 1U[IP "More-than-a mullet-wrapper" hats $12 Tb `n Islander r O ;.540 larin.a Drive H oimes Beach FL 3-421 ... ... .::'," 941-778-7978 Fax 778-9392 AVOID REMODELING $319,000 S. 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 ; ,THE'ISLANDER MAY, 11; 2.00 I PAG'E'31 LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. S1st 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. -(941)779-2113 S. 502 72nd Street '..3. Holmes Beach Don' rgett check us outonline at www.islanden.org Tr ~ :1 . 1:01D IDE V- ,r C.: 'A F.L!r P, 1V^1, '. , VILLA 3ENr "r A'ILL., SORREN'TO ..'.-, ROil VILLA MILAH . C40C5 i aTH AIVE. -'J ? -TH' E. .'j : iT ,v -100., sT-:. A' VE. The Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residential/investment development in the Island's history. Pre-construction prices with permanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnilicient 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fire- places, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A hall block to public beach, restaurants. boutiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1.250,000. 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 V. L~LULTIWT -' ,3y,3) I .33.13~v~C ' .se .-'. - E BEACH COTTAGE 5525.00U One half block to bay and Gulf. Walk to all the trendy restaurants and bou- tiques. Room for pool. Is. --------- ........ I I s . . . . CHARMING IMMACULATE 3f l r I :- c. r q1jr,,^e b,.:.r,', ,ih n',,bm ,, :.:-ph. :ti.:."l" j r.,r,._d '.:h.e J aill. *:*: r..r .l. : i, l-I l . :. ,, ,1.. ', '. .. I I -',i : N., .'.o. rdn J rth.,l THt 5,-J F1l.j.: l1 .. .:.l tl-l ,'-,,It f,.-,r, fI Jr L ,tt.,ll .,...r .:h ld i-f l.-J e. or.-,'d *:.. .d r:.jl: E .,l .1 r .nI-. l ...'. a,-, ,nd . n. .1:. 3 i:,,. 3. . ." !'3 .-f l f", " THESE EXQUISITE PRIVATE RESIDENCES , b.rlirid no ? 2 ... :.: [r,, .. IF, IL. r l .-E -. .:.i l : Ih d .-. : I .. .:. h-. .,' - .I: TURNKEY FURNISHED .rd -ad i.. I....: ,,,,l-ht ,r Er, :. ,.la,.d l ,. r, lr h,: .1i I 5.I? 1. .lr. t-d .:., ,'h ,h,-,, .h d J: r,.ta,, t.:. ,, S : :.:., *.:-. ... r.Iar. .3 ,' ,,d :l.:-r.o - .' .-jlll.r,." d .l:h. r, :. I:. 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Ii' 'F -ii H'-' rI-. s :~ 4 B ,I 1. PAGE 32 N MAY 11, 2005 E THE ISLANDER No sa "Copyrighted Syndicated Co Available from Commercial M a Material ntent '- News Providers" a Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it toVisa or MasterCard. I WAGNER I) REAL Y 2CN t. 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com ul V- 21--"- U -. -. ----~1 VILLAS AT HOMES BEACH Exclusive, gated en- clave of just nine townhomes being constructed on the Intracoastal waterway. 3,100 sf of living space, two-car garage and large bonus room. Marble and wood floors, gourmet kitchens and much more. Karen Day, 778-2246. Pre-construction $2,500,000. WARNER'S BAYOU HOME Great family home with 4BR/4BA, 3,415 sf. Enjoy the 15'x30' pool, ready for summer fun and fish off the sea wall. Two boat docks, one with davits. Jane Tminwortn 761.3100 507977 $839 900 .".,, A RARE FIND! Anna Maria Gulf Front lot. Becky Smith or Elfi Starrett. 778-2246. #504998. $2,000,000. .I. . TIFFANY PLACE Unique Gulffront townhouse with great Gulf views. Fully furnished 2BR/ 2.5BA 1610 SF. 2 balconies, heated pool, el- evator and fabulous beach. Dave Moynihan. 778.22-6 '5'i- 5. :f9819 .rli- SPECTACULAR RENOVATION L.:.:ai- a canal with partial bay views, this designed home will feature 4BR/4.5BA. A grand foyer is one of many amenities. Karen Day. 778-2246. #503717. Pre-construction $1,500,000. KEY WEST NORTH Fabulous Gulf and bay views from this furnished.2BR/2BA unit in a small, extremely well-built complex in 1999. Secured elevator and heated pool. Dave ,.:.-,,, r,,-, 2n 7 a.2 6 50 3:'63 1.':Q 09i::, 0 REAL ISLAND LIVING! Key West home offers open plan with 17-foot ceilings and decks spanning both sides that overlook gardens and pool. Plus a dock! Karen Day, 778-2246. #507772. $849,000. ANNA MARIA CONDO Pirlil Gull and ba, views. Great opportunity for owner/investor, turnkey, furnished, rentals already scheduled. Approximately 1.300 sf, 2BR/2BA. Laurie D. llli,:.rr- 77-.22-16 2,56 tS 5i 5 '.J58 9(00 I V w II .0 -----------::: :: ':.- - r.rrrlrn wuc b~tia-i'li Peoulh: Roane sfuce 1 9-.W.I%: |