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Skimming the news ... Islander Top Notch photo contest gearing up, page 4. Anna Maria he Islander J.-lil .r.iil'. page 8. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.iSlander.org Volume 13, No. 31 June 8, 2005 FREE Fire guts Anna Maria home, pets destroyed B\ Rick Catiin Islaidcer Reporter A fire Saturda3 morning .t a duplex at 20) S* - camore St. in Anna Maria resulted in about 'i200.(000 in damages to the property and the loss of fi\e dogs and three cats trapped upstairs in the blaze. No one \ is injured in the fire, but West Manatee Fire & Rescue - District firefighter Ruan Moore \ as taken to Blake :' Medical Center for heat exhaustion \\here he \\as treated and released. Capt. Ernie Cae of \\'MFR said units -ere dis- patched at 9:26 a.m. .ifter neighbors reported the fire. The fire apparently started in an upstairs electrical outlet, C'. e said, and spread quickly\ The occupants of the unit tere not home at the time. but firefighters k ere able to sae ; number of other pets that \%ere in the do%% nstairs unit. including rabbits., gunea, pigs and land turtles. Cave said the uptirrs unit. .nd possible the entire structure, is likely a total loss. The occupants were Warren and Jennifer Radcliff, PLEASE SEE FIRE, NEXT PAGE Anna Maria fire kills pets II ;i d.uiei Fi, nd IR R L i Diicitfirefighters battled a fire lIu- Sauidaim irniinv at ,i duplet on S - camore Street in Anna Maria ;lhlt r l//q ,/ in the death of several dogs and cats trapped in the fire upstairs, pictured above and below. No one was home at the time of the fire. Islander Phi 'ir, Bonner J'v - Planners: End short-term rentals By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter SThe Holmes Beach Planning Commission wants to revise the city's new comprehensive plan to limit rentals in the residential single-family and medium density zones to a minimum 30-day stay. Such a move would eliminate the "non-conforming" shorter-term rentals that presently : occur in those zones, said commission.member John S Monetti at the commission's June 1 meeting. Conmmis.,ion clihirpeirson Sue Normand agreed. "\Ve are trying to keep residential neighborhoods resi- dential," she said. Investors are continuing to buy homes in these resi- dential zones and rent them out for a few days, Normand observed. Bui city planning consultant Bill Brisson, who is assisting the commission with revising the city's com- prehensive plan and land development codes, sounded a note of caution. Dock ban to be lifted A two-year U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mora- torium on construction of new docks in Manatee County will be lifted in the near future, said Manatee County Natural Resources Administrator Doug Means. The moratorium was imposed'by the Corps based upon a recommendation from the U.S. Fish and Wild- S life Service that there was inadequate protection for the Florida manatee on the county's waterways. Means said the USFWS has "indicated verbally" it will lift the moratorium as soon as speed-limit signs and buoys to protect the manatee are installed on county waterways. Certain areas along the Braden River, however, will continue to have the moratorium in place. Signs for Anna Maria Island waterways and the adjacent waters should be installed by the end of the summer, he said. "You have the right to recommend no grandfathering [of non-conforming uses] to the city commission, but I guarantee lawsuits will follow." Short-term rentals of less than seven days are "legally" allowable in the R-1 and R- 2 districts at present, he said. "Then there has to be a legal way of protecting the city," responded Normand. "Allowing.short-term rent- als [in the R-1 and R-2 zones] is against the compre- hensive plan." Brlj.,on-.Jid he would discuss the legal aspects of such a proposal with City Attorney Patricia Petruff and report those findings to the commission at its next meeting. Normand suggested recommending to the city commission a "moratorium" on short-term rentals un- til a new comprehensive plan is adopted, but Brisson said a better idea might be "zoning in progress." This measure allows the non-conforming use to continue until the comprehensive plan revisions and ac- companying ordinance are adopted. "It's not a mora- torium," he said, but more like a "short-term permit." The commission also learned that there are presently six residential homes in the city owned by corporations that are used by the company's guests and clients on a short-term basis. The short-term use of these houses might be eliminated by a new minimum-stay requirement. Commission members also discussed non-con- forming lots in residential areas, including some used for co n mei c i a purposes. If the present structures were ever torn down or destroyed, the commission ques- tioned what could be rebuilt on those lots. Four properties in the city's residential district are used for commercial purposes, said Susan Longo of the building department, including Skinny's, West Coast Surf Shop, Island Real Estate and at 2810 Gulf Drive. Longo told the commission that the city has a num- ber of non-conforming lots. A number.of 64-feet by 80- feet lots are on 78th Street and 79th Street. Gone Warren and Jennifer Radcliffof 208 Sycamore survey what's left of their home and possessions after a Saturday morning fire destroyed virtually everything the couple owned. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin ::v ~ ; ,, ~, ,,i:j-., ~: ~.~; ... ~~; :. :,::.~ ~B~B~XI~~ IP -"LI~ --~-------~----- 1 I" PAGE 2 N JUNE 8, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Devastating loss "We've lost virtually everything we own," said Jennifer Radcliff as she stood in front of what's left of .her and husband Warren's residence at 208 Sycamore St. in Anna Maria. A fire Saturday morning wiped out the top floor on their two-story duplex, killing five dogs and three cats the couple had as pets, along with a num- ber of other animals and reptiles the couple raised. "Unfortunately, we lived on the top floor," said Jennifer Radcliff. "All our personal items are gone." She also had several marine aquariums full of tropical fish which were on the ground floor. Those were saved along with some pet turtles and rabbits, and the fish have been given to Mote Marine Aquarium. The house and contents were insured, said Warren Radcliff, but he.did not have any information on the amount of coverage. "We're still waiting for the ad- juster to show up. We're hopeful.we can get some liv- ing expenses." The couple were in DeL.md Saturday when the fire broke out. "It's er\ ntrance," Radcliff said. The fire "appar- ently" started at an electrical connection, but every- thing was off at the time, he said. "We don't know what happened. That's just what the fire department said as the 'unofficial' cause. They're still investigating." In the meantime, the couple are trying to figure out Nk here the\ \ ill live and how they will survive, -"We'll get through this," Warren Radcliff said. "But it hurts to lose our pets. They were like fanril ." He diid friends are establishing a trust fund at an Island bank for donations to help the couple. Fire guts Anna Maria home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 son and daughter-in-law of owner Patricia Radcliff of Lakeland. Five units were dispatched to the fire, including one truck from Longboat Key and another from the Bradenton Fire Department, Cave said. According to Manatee County property records, the wood-frame house was originally built in the 1920s, with some remodeling in 1994. Costly Anna Maria homeowners I between 755 and 761 N. Shore Drive were recently MP forced to pay for construc- tion of this seawall to -- prevent further beach. erosion because the area wias not part of the 2002 state and federally funded beach renourishment project. Anna Maria beaches that were part of the project will be renourished at no expense to homeowners. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin 2009-2011 beach renourishment planning starts Manatee County. Ecosystems Administrator Charlie Hunsicker said the county has received a fed- eral grant to study eroding beaches in Anna Maria that were not part of the 2002 beach renourishment project, and will not be renourished under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project scheduled to begin this suninner. The upcoming beach erosion study is the initial phase required for the next Anna Maria Island beach renourishment project, expected to begin between 2009 and 20-11, he said.. The grant ,was offered to the county after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection rec- ognized the "continuing beach erosion problems that are experienced from Bean Point south to the Anna Maria city limits," Hunsicker said. If the city and county are to address the erosion problems in the study area through a future renourishment project, he said, "the feasibility study must be completed as a prerequisite to state grant fund- ing." He also noted that part of the study must address the "sufficiency of public parking and public access to all Gulffront beaches within the city," including "suf- ficiency criteria." While Anna Maria currently has enough public. Contractor named for beach work The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last week. named Goodloe Marine of Apollo Beach as the contractor for the Anna Maria Island emergency beach renourishment project. The contract is, for $4.6 million. Efforts to reach Goodloe \lMariine for comment: on the project were unsuccessful. Manatee County Ecosystems Administrator: Charlie Hunsicker said the company has not yet given him an exact date when it will start the project, but USACE spokersperson Barry Vorse said the company should being moving its dredge and equipment to the Island by mid-June at the lat- est. Goodloe Marine will have 120 days to com- plete the project, Vorse said. parking to meet state requirements for beach renourishment funding, he cautioned the city commis- sion to "keep these minimum standards in mind as the city works to create a parking ordinance." The commis- sion recently agreed to move forward with an "alternate street" parking plan. 1^ .II3Q s b i RIt'sILI To SLopIA TrN U' T It's flard ToSwop A Tri Cash Back Buy a Trane Comfort System before June 30, 2005, and get a mail-in rebate up to $1,000. Enjoy the Ideal Home Environment. The ultimate in humidity control. Save up to 67% of your cooling costs. 'I j.. .WIO Ulp. P.I I. j .. T L n,,- I You may be eligible for I I ,I 'I,,.,,IT pre,,. 1 A .j .. 'I. r iT:II r p r,,, I, SIr L. I Sr bebateslrom your localiutilrty. 1. 1- I T W jqe hI 1 Iil.-'' I' ili: I :L.- IM h '.11 11li jl ~j~l~lIll~l1111 11I Energyy Slar' Logrj 11%6Symbol lor~ E!lcgy Elficierqr. You'll love our Bouillabaisse Marseilles. 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Now, the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Offi- cials has proposed that all three Island city commis- sions consider a non-binding referendum on consolida- tion that would be on the November 2006 ballot,,or possibly by the November 2005 election. The mayors of each city have pledged to place the question on a city commission agenda as soon as possible. Maloney already has his Irish eyes set on the next step, assuming the vote is to move forward. Soon after a favorable vote, said Maloney, the three Island city commissions should hold a public meeting for the purpose of "agreeing that their desire is to form an entirely new city government, not merge any two into a third." Considering that past efforts at consolidating Is- land services such as law enforcement and building de- partments have had as much success as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, that could be a pretty tall order. Assuming agreement "in principle" is reached to form an Island government, the hard work begins. The Island would need a charter that would specify the size of the Island commission and how.they are elected. The commission could have an elected, non-voting mayor, he suggested. But any Islandwide charter is going to take a long time to prepare and the charter meetings could become "heated." Maloney suggested that an outside facilita- Attorney John Shubin, who vacations at his fam- ily beach house in Holmes Beach frequently, showed up this week thinking he'd get some house work done. "I was surprised to see workers staking out the yard next door," where property owner Frank Davis has plans to build a four-unit condominium. Shubin and his family have sued to stop the project from going for- ward. The lawsuit filed in 2004 by Shubin's relatives Ruth McLean and Barbara Coloney of 5620 Gulf Drive against the Holmes Beach Board of Adjustment ap- proval of a lot-width variance for the Davis property was heard in February by Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner, but.no decision has been rendered. Shubin called city hall and asked building official Bill Saurders, "What's going on?" to which Saunders replied he had issued a permit according to the site plan submitted by Davis. Longboat 'nooner' next Wednesday A "nooner" networking and business card ex- change event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 6814 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. "Nooner" stands for "networking opportunities opening new enterprising relationships," explained the sponsoring Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce. Details are available at 388-2466. Holmes Beach City Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger does not share Commissioner Don Maloney's enthusiasm for consolidation of the three- Island cities into one government. "On the surface," said Bohnenberger, "the one city concept appears to be the best thing since sliced bread, but is it?" He cautioned that consolidation needs "very careful thought," because once consolidation takes place "you can never get it back." He's concerned about what's in it for taxpayers, what does consolidation ask them to give up and what do they get in return, and have the citizens asked anybody to do this? Bohnenberger also wants to know the "cost benefit" of a merger and what would any "transi- tion" cost the taxpayers. Representation on any Islandwide government would be a key issue, he said. To establish "equitable representation,". Bohnenberger said wards or districts would have to tor from either the Florida League of Cities or the Florida Institute of Government be used in the process. An Island government is "obviously going to take quite some time and a lot of debate and compromise," said Maloney, but ultimately, an Island government would save taxpayers millions every year. The three city governments waste so much taxpayer money with Shubin contends Saunders can't do that-because the lawsuit has not been settled and the site plan is sub- ject to the variance approval. Saunders says he can do that because the city passed an ordinance creating a "savings clause." That ordinance essentially allows- owners of legal lots of record that existed in 1989 but did not meet frontage requirements to build without a variance although Shubin contends it does not apply "after the fact" to the Davis property. Saunders issued the building permit for 5622 Gulf Drive on Nov. 4, 2004. He said he didn't recall if the "savings clause" came into effect before or after Davis's site plan application and that he was "letting the attorneys handle it." At the February hearing, attorney Greg Hootman represented Holmes Beach and Peter Mackey was the attorney for Davis. Hootman sent a letter Tuesday, June 7, to Saunders advising him that "issuance of the permit was in error" due to the pending lawsuit. He states that Saunders is to "immediately take steps to stop work at the site and nullify the erroneously issued building permit." The Islander reported last week that Davis had moved the existing house at 5622 Gulf Drive to the Harrington House Bed and Breakfast Inn, which he also owns. be established, and revised after each census to "en- sure representation by population." He had previously told the Holmes Beach City Commission that any Island elected government would have to have a majority of its members from Holmes Beach because the city has more people than Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach combined. "My advice is look before you leap. There many not be any water in the pool." But Mayor Carol Whitmore, who along with Anna Maria City Commissioner Linda. Cramer brought up the consolidation issue to the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials recently, re- minded Bohnenberger that the issue before the commission is not consolidation. "It's just to decide if we want to present a non- binding referendum on consolidation to the voters first," she said, stressing the word "non-binding." What Bohnenberger is talking about are de- tails that wouldbe discussed if the non-binding ref- erendum passes, Whitmore observed. three police forces, three building departments, three public works departments and three administrative staffs. All that for an Island with less than 10,000 per- manent population, he noted. But a major stumbling block is that "people worry they won't have any city," Maloney observed. His sug- gestion is that the three cities retain identity much like the five boroughs of New York City. If all three city commissions agree to present Island voters with a non-binding resolution, "I'm hoping we can have a vote in November 2005," he said. If any one city commission doesn't agree to plac- ing the measure on the ballot, "then we don't have a deal." Consolidating cities in Florida, although rare, is not a new process. Sharon Barian of the Florida League of Cities said that the north Florida cities of Maclenny and Glen St. Mary are currently negotiating-such a step. In 1968, the cities of Melbourne and Eau.Gallie on the east coast consolidated, while in the early 1960s, four separate beach municipalities on the,coast near Panama City merged to form Panama City Beach. Any merger or consolidation of cities requires ap- proval from the Florida Legislature, she said. Meetings Anna Maria City June 8, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. June 9, 6 p.m., special city commission meeting on Villa Rosa condominium project. June 9, 7 p.m., city commission work session. June 13, 7 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. June 14, 7 p.m., special city commission meeting on drainage. June 16, 3 p.m., mitigation planning committee meet- ing. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Islandwide blood drive 2005 scheduled The fifth edition of the Islandwide blood drive is scheduled June 11-12 at three locations, with the first 250 donors getting a free T-shirt and duffel bag and kids getting a special benefit from their elders' gen- erosity. The blood will be taken at three locations in the three Island cities: Marina Pointe Storage/A Pine Avenue Salon, 314 Pine Ave., Anna Maria; The Is- lander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; and BeachHolise Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. An anonymous benefactor will again make a $100 donation in each donor's honor to the Anna Maria Island Privateers, Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, Wildlife Education and Rehabili- tation Center of Anna Maria, and West Manatee Fire & Rescue volunteers. The Florida Blood Services is the real winner at the event, collecting more than 200 units of blood during a traditionally slow donation period. A special reward is free meal on either day at the BeachHouse for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult who has donated to the day's blood drive. Sponsors of the drive are Marina Pointe Stor- age, Tropicana, Pepsi, BeachHouse, A Pine Av- enue Salon, Bradenton Herald and The Islander. Details may be obtained by calling 746-7195. Bradenton Beach June 14, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. June 14, 4 p.m., charter review committee meeting. June 14, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. June 16, 4:30 p.m., board of adjustment meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach June 14, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. June 16,7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest June 8, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Center meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach CANCELED. ... while consolidation opponent cautions City attorney: Davis building permit 'erroneous' r i u h : 3LLir, PAGE 4 0 JUNE 8, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Another fine Anna Maria City mess By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter In a city that seems to reel from one inconsistent lahd use code to another and occasionally one legal opinion to another Anna Maria city commissioners agreed to hire a professional planner to help rewrite the land development regulations in conjunction with the comprehensive plan now undergoing revision. The decision came at a special meeting June 2 as commissioners tried to clarify.the controversy sur- rounding a Feb. 18 opinion by City Attorney Jim Dye that single-family homes that do not meet the required 7,500 square feet of lot space could be built on each of the five lots comprising the former Island Marine prop- erty on Pine Avenue. That opinion appeared at odds with prior legal ad- vice Dye had given the planning and zoning board on Feb. 23,2004, when it heard a variance application by Island Marine owner Jeff Van Hoose to build a single- family home on each of the lots. The board said Van Hoose would have to combine the five lots into four to meet the 7,500 square feet code requirement for a single-family home and recommended denial of the application. Van Hoose, however, never went to the city commission for a final decision. Dye told commissioners June 2 that at that time, Van Hoose did not raise the issue of grandfatheringg" platted lots in the ROR that are.now non-conforming since new regulations were enacted with the 1989 com- prehensive plan. But earlier this year, attorney Scott Rudacille, rep- resenting a potential buyer of the Island Marine prop- erty, brought up grandfatheringg" at a meeting with Building Official Kevin Donohue and Dye. Donohue asked Dye for an opinion, based upon Rudacille's claim of an exception in the city code that essentially states that if a lot is "grandfathered," a single-family home can be built, even if the lot is un- dersized and is in the ROR district. Dye's Feb. 18 opinion agreed, even though the density in the ROR is zero to five units per acre. Following Dye's opinion, Ruidacille's client, Jacob Martin, purchased the property for $1.9 million. The five lots are being sold for $595,000 each. One lot has been sold to Island contractor John Agnelli, while three others are under contract. Dye told commissioners the city's comprehensive plan does not say that lots less than 7,500 square feet have to be combined before a house can be constructed. And the city code states that if a lot is grandfathered,' "You can go ahead and-build," Dye said. There are two sections in the code which say "you have to combine," he added, "but it does not say so in the ROR, only that if you have a non-conforming lot in the ROR, you can build on it." Under a legal interpretation, the .people who drafted the code did not require lots to be combined in the ROR for single-family home construction, he added. Section 114-135-2 of the city code "protects" grandfathered lots. "Do you stand by your letter of Feb. 18?" asked Commission Chairperson John Quam. S"Yes," replied Dye. "I have not found anything in the code that says the\ can't build [residences] on a 5,000-square-foot lot in the ROR." So, noted Dye, one section of the code requires vacant non-conforming lots to get a variance, while another section states those lots don't need a variance. As Stan Laurel would say, "Another fine mess you've gotten me into, Ollie." In other words, if the owner of a lot in the ROR district wants to build an ROR structure, they only need 5,000 square feet of lot. If they want to build just a single-family home, they may or may not need a vari- ance, depending upon the legal opinion of the day. Commissioner Duke Miller was upset. "We've heard over and over that the comprehen- sive plan takes precedence over the code. Why can people build if they don't meet the requirement?" Because the Pine Avenue- lots are in a mixed-use area and the codes for mixed use don't cover a single use in an ROR district, Dye noted. The comprehensive plan does not absolutely prohibit single-family homes in the ROR. Miller also questioned Dye about his prior legal opinion to Van Hoose in February 2004, noting that it appears the city attorney has given two different opin- ions on the same subject. Dye agreed the opinions appear to differ. In February 2004, he had said the Island Marine lots were undersized, but Van Hoose never "came back" and asked about the grandfather clause. "It didn't come up the first time," Dye said. Miller responded that first the lots were too small and now they aren't too small. Dye did'tell commissioners that they could change the requirements for lot size in the ROR with a new ordinance,, because his opinion that led to the property being purchased was not an "article of reliance." If someone has purchased a Pine Avenue lot, but hasn't done anything, such as apply for a building per- mit, hire a contractor or develop plans, the commission can legally "change the rules," he said. "In this case, my opinion was not an 'article of faith.'" ' But the commission was reluctant to venture down PLEASE SEE LOT SIZE, NEXT PAGE 'Top Notch' photo contest under way in June If you've got a great snapshot, we've got a contest you could win. The Islander photo contest will begin publishing weekly winning photos on June 29. Eight weekly win- ning pictures will be featured on the cover of The Is- lander and one photo will be a grand prize winner with prizes and gift certificates awarded by the newspaper and local merchants. The weekly deadline is noon Friday throughout the contest with the first deadline June 24. Judging begins with a selection of pictures that may include abstract photos, still life pictures, land- scapes and scenics, candid unposed snapshots, action, holidays, humor and animal pictures. Nothing is over- looked, including great kid pics, sentimental moments and moments of personal triumph. Send or deliver your favorites (no limits) weekly to Top Notch Contest Editor, The Islander, 5404 Ma- Islander photo contest rules 1) The Islander Newspaper's Top Notch Photo Con- test is strictly for amateur photographers. Amateur photogra- phers are those who derive less than 5 percent of their income from photography. 2) Black-and-white and color photographs taken after Jan. 1, 2004, are eligible. This allows for extended eligibility..Pho- tos previously published (in any format/media) or entered in any Islander or other competitions are not eligible. 3) Photographs may be taken with any make of camera. No retouching or other alteration (except cropping) is permit- ted of negatives, prints or electronic photo files; no compos- NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this en- try is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT: ,v ... ,*r . ;' ,-, ,: ;. '- -: . "2,^ -, . accepted. 4) Entrant's name, address and phone number must be writ- ten clearly, in ink, on the contest label and affixed to the back of each print, or listed similarly in the e-mail message along with the digital photo attachment. One e-mail per photo submission. Mail entries to The Islander Top Notch Photo Contest, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. E-mail digital entries to topnotch@ islander.org. 5) Entrants by their entry agree that The Islander may publish their pictures for local promotion. Entrants must be able to furnish NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this en-. try is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT: rina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Digital contest entries should be submitted in the original JPG format via e-mail to topnotch@islander.org or on CD. No retouching, en- hancements or computer manipulation is allowed. Complete rules and entry forms for the contest are published below. Please attach a photo contest label to each photo or CD you submit. E-mail entrants must submit the label information in the text of the e-mail, one photo attachment per e- mail. Photos without entry forms will be disqualified. Additional photo labels are available at the newspaper office or they may be copied. Top notch dolphin shot Dr. Gy Yatros won the weekly contest in 2002 with this dolphin smile. the original negative or original digital image if requested by the contest editor. All photos submitted become the property of The Islander. Photos will not be returned. The Islander and con- test sponsors assume no responsibility for negatives, diskettes, CDs or photo prints. Entrant must know the name and address of any recogniz- able persons appearing in the picture and those must be en- closed/attached with the entry. 6) Employees of The Islander and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the contest. 7) Any taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners. Any cash prize won by a minor will be awarded to a parent or guardian. Prize rights are not transferable. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this en- try is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT: THE ISLANDER JUNE 8, 2005 PAGE 5 Non-conforming lots buildable, board recommends By Paul Roat Two 5,000-square-foot lots are buildable in Bradenton Beach, according to one advisory board, contrary to an;opinion by the city's building official. The Bradenton Beach Board of Adjustment last week unanimously agreed that two 50-by 100-foot lots in the 2200 block of Avenue A are both buildable de- spite the fact that 5,000-square-foot.lots are considered non-conforming in the city although 7,500 square feet or greater is required, according to sections of city code. The issue is somewhat convoluted. Marcia and Bob Barlow bought the two lots in 2002. A home straddled the two lots, making the property conforming to sections of the land develop- ment code that call for-the 7,500-square-foot lot area. The Barlows conferred with then-Building Official Bob Welch and received a written confirmation that the two lots upon which the house straddled, were both buildable and sold one of the lots, leasing it back from new owner Donna Jarrett in order to maintain use of the house. The Barlo\\s demolished the home in November 2004 after ascertaniing that reno\ nations would be too costly and later applied for a building permit for the lot they retained. The permit \\ a, denied by current Build- ing Official Ed Mc Adam, who cited a.section of the land development code that states in part: "A single-family structure may be constructed on any non-conforming lot of record, existing as of July 24, 1990, [in residential districts] provided, however, that the owner of such lot does not own any adjacent vacant land which would create a con- forming lot." Mc Adam contended that since there once had been a conforming house, the demolition made the property. non-conforming. Barlows' attorney, Robert Hendrickson said that the lot sale to Jarrett was contingent on a previous building official's opinion. In addition, he said, his in- terpretation of the city codes indicate the lots were plat- EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN Gur se^ ., a ^tase 0 aret "1j 1),,.'. Sie .F r;in Framed Ar I L :, tIihl,r .. Lig .is WreLrIgr Ircn '..rGut, 3Leebos ,,u T PoC RatCks. T blez Chjiri. and More 5704 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH 778-4441 ted in 1911 and, although non-conforming, did meet the requirements of the city codes. Barlow was more direct in his comments. "Where I come from, a man's word is his bond," he said, "and a municipality should follow the same. You can'tchange the rules, If the city's interit is to not build on 50-foot lots, then hold a public hearing and change the land development code." . Board of adjustment members agreed. "We have two lots of record," board.member John Burns said. "This does not involve, a lot split. The Welch letter put the city on notice that the city commis- sion would have to make some changes in the code. No changes were made. I believe the intent of the code is that any new subdivision would have to have 75-foot- wide lots. I think the decision of the previous building official is correct." The other members of the board concurred and recommended the Me Adam decision to deny the build- ing permit was in error. The city commission will bring that legal road. Commissioner Linda Cramer said she could just see the resulting lawsuits. She and Commissioner Dale Woodland agreed with Dye that the Pine Avenue lots in question are buildable, platted lots and suggested the city hire a professional planner. The commission concurred and decided that many of the city's land development regulations did not correspond to the comprehensive plan. Quam asked Mayor SueLynn to get a cost estimate on hiring a part-time planner towork with the planning and zoning board while it reviews the future land-use element of the revised comprehensive plan and deter- mine what codes are inconsistent with the plan. Planning and, zoning board member Doug Copeland, who was also on the city's ad hoc.commit- tee that presented the revised comp plan to P&Z, dis- GAS ELECTRIC e CHARCOAL 0 GRILLS! 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The board recommended denial of the variance request for Bell tothe city commission, which will also take the matter up next month. agreed with Dye's Feb. 18 opinion, but agreed that P&Z.could use the services of a professional planner during its comp plan review. From the discussions, it's obvious there is a prob- lem between the comprehensive plan and the land-use regulations, he observed dryly. SueLynn said she would present estimates for a professional planner to assist P&Z at the city's June 23 meeting. "The sooner the better," said Miller. "We sit through all these special meetings and we are not get- ting anywhere." The P&Z board is set to begin discussion of the future land-use map of the comp plan at a June 27 workshop. Following that workshop, the board will schedule the first of a series of public meetings on the revised comprehensive plan, 8708 Cortez Road W. (941) 792-9099 A) yw r ar'& Le rtee& Mulch Stone Soil Loppers Pruners Rakes and much more! 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EC0003053 Lot size controversy continues in Anna Maria City CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 gat~F~i~ t ""'~ P-Y!:I ~bB~bF~E PAGE 6 E JUNE 8, 2005 U THE ISLANDER SQinion0 Who turned up the heat? Temperatures on Anna Maria Island finally hit the 90-degree mark last week, following a week of mid. 70s, and coming.over the Memorial Day weekend the heat and humidity seemed to settle in like a large boul- der.' Based on experience sans weather forecasts, sea- soned Islanders know they're looking at 90 degrees plus every day through September, afternoon thunder- storms and all the surprises that'come with our summer weather patterns. Call it "steam heat." Along with the jump in temps, there was a marked increase in police reports for the week. Holiday high 'jinks and revelry are suspected. What else can explain the theft of 11 large land- scape boulders from a church parking lot, or the owner of a to\~ed, seemingly abandoned car showing up at the "cop shop" complaining about the whereabouts of the. car, although it had been reported stolen earlier in the month? Who can account for a report in a local daily news- paper claiming snook among the "catch and eat" prizes in a fishing contest in Cortez, although snook are clearly out of season? (For shame.) Or the boat they reported stolen from its trailer before the tournament got under iay, its trailer m r seriously returned. (Oops sources tell us the boat was repossessed.) Hubcaps and wallets were stolen, friends fought at a beach wedding, someone drove a vehicle on the beach and a missing man turned up at Where else'? home. The heat on Island consolidation went up a notch last week among city officials, which in turn prompted TV-media hounds to descend upon the Island, snoop- ing out the who, what and why on the issue. Folks who protect turtles, looking to move nests away from the planned renourishment area, apparently decided to transplant turtle eggs to an area where sev- eral endangered bird species are nesting. Huh? How in heck could a bird nesting area be preferred for turtle nests? Who will tell the bird colonies to steer clear? What's next, summer? 98 in the shade? Fourth of July?! Folks are already asking us at the newspaper if the police will enforce the ban on fireworks this year. The answer to that is a whopping "We hope." Our beaches are desecrated annually (and increasingly) by amateur fireworks celebrations, and the onslaught of debris left behind. Bring on the air conditioning. The Islander JUNE 8, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 31 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 Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) I ., W 1adl993-0 innin Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan m m w Why pines? As a resident of Anna Maria, a taxpayer, I feel that I have to voice my opinion about your decision to de- stroy the beautiful Australian pines in our City. It seems to me that you are singling out these trees for destruction when you should be concentrating your efforts, if you must, on other more invasive and din- gerous trees and vegetation like the Brazilian pepper and Norfolk Island pine. I have been a year-round resident for 22 years, peacefully cohabitating with Australian Pines. Now in the past three years or so, it seems that on are bound and determined to destroy these trees at whatever cost to we taxpayers. Over the years that I have lived here, I have actually seen more de,.truction in storms and threatening hurricanes by palm trees, which have no root system, only rpot.ball. High v inds and mini-tor- nadoes about five years ago in the area of the beginning of lorth Shore Drive made these palm trees airborne missiles that smashed windows and took out roofs. Most trees in very high winds and hurricanes, tor- nadoes, etc., will be just as dangerous, if not more, than the Australian pines. Once you destroy these wonder- ful trees, the Island will never be the same. Is that what you in government want to leave as part of your legacy? Please rethink what you do. Susan Hatch, Anna Maria Leave those pines alone We have addressed the following letter to Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn: As residents of the City of Anna Maria we want to join our voices to the many who have expressed strong opposition to the prospect of losing the Australian pine trees at Gulffront Park or elsewhere on public land in our city. In addition to the many other arguments that have been raised, Australian pines are ideal in providing shade without obscuring the light. Their wide and high canopy filters the sun and allows light and air to pass. For this feature they are the most pleasant trees to have in-parks and along pathways. They provide a carpet of -soft needles that prevents puddles and offers a good playing surface. Australian pines are part of the landscape provid- in welcome shade on the beaches. At their present li ei gh the\ offer shade that no replacement tree could offer for many, many years. The.airument that they could be destroyed in a hurricane is weird. Probably 30 percent of all utility poles in Ania Maria could also be destroyed in a hur- ricane. Is this a reason to remove them ahead of time? The "rot native" argument is another red herring. Are we using ethnic cleansing on the environment? The legal que stion is another one. The trees are public property, owned by the citizens of Anna Maria. Short of a referendum, who has the legal mandate to destroy public property when so many citizens and property owners are opposed? The misguided idea of simply destroying these trees is simply astonishing. Think about it: This wrong action would be irreversible no matter now many ad- mit in the future that they made a mistake. The tax money targeted for this removal would be far better spent on improving the drainage in thecity. Philippe and Stevie Coppin, Anna Maria A fond farewell After 13 years of living on Anna Maria Island, we are leaving with many wonderful memories of great tires and very special people. There will never be an- other place quite like this and we feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to share in some of the unique events on this beautiful Island. We hope that our many friends will stop by and see us if they are up in the North or South Carolina area. Thanks and love to all who made our time here so en- joyable. Mary and 2od'-Jo'rdan, Holmes Beach'- 'Deep Throat' For much of the past week, various media have devoted major attention to the unmasking of "Deep Throat," the code name of the anonymous source who aided the Washington Post in its investigation of the notorious Watergate burglary of the Democratic Na- tional Headquarters some 33 years ago. As most of you who are age 45 and over may recall, the investigation resulted in the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon and the return of 35 criminal indict- ments of members of his White House staff and others involved in the burglary and attempted coverup. As you now know, the mystery man turned out to be the former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Inves- tigation Mark Felt, who in fact revealed himself, bringing Small Business Week climax tomorrow on Longboat Key The grand.finale of the 12th annual Small Business Week will be an awards breakfast Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Re- sort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Three awards will be made: Small Business Person of the Year With 10 or Fewer Employees, Small Busi- ness Person of the Year With 11 or More Employees, and Rookie Small Business Person of the Year. One person from.Anna Maria Island is among the nominees. She is Dr. Kathleen Goerg, whose Island Chiropractic Center in Holmes Beach is a wellness practice encompassing traditional chiropractic care and physiological therapies, spinal rehabilitative care, mas- sage therapy, and nutritional and orthopedic products and supplies. The breakfast comes at the conclusion of four days of meetings and seminars, centered at the Hilton. closure to a well-kept and long-speculated secret. - The Cracker was flabbergasted. You see, during the period of the botched Watergate break-in, the Cricker was on a 14-year assignment to FBI Headquar- ters in VWashi n ton. D.C.,and came to know Mark Felt in the normal course of everyday bureau business. The Cracker has always had a great respect for Felt as a fellow FBI agent. Most of the Cracker's tenure at the bureau was served under Director J. Edgar Hoover, who died on May 2, 1972, just a little over five.weeks before Watergate. Ironically, it was President Nixon who de- livered the eulogy at Mr. Hoover's funeral. These were perilous times in American history. The Cracker remembers well the night of May 3, 1972, visiting the U.S. Capitol, where Mr. Hoover's body reposed in state and viewing the bonfires of discontent blazing down the mall in protest of the Vietnam War. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and this coun- try also continued unabated, President Nixon went outside the bureau to appoint an ineptpolitical crony, L.Patrick Gray, as the new FBI director, passing over more qualified bureau personnel, including Felt, who stayed on as Gray's Deputy Direc- ,tor. This action was a devastating blow to FBI morale and an obvious attempt to put the bureau in the President's pocket. so to speak. The normal chain of command from the FBI to the White House is through the Attorney General, but since the President and his AG John Mitchell were both suspect, Felt found himself between the proverbial rock and a hard place. His pained solution was to turn to the press to save his beloved FBIfrom a White House takeover, and at the same time, expose a corrupt administration. He made'clandestine contact with reporter Bob Woodward at the Washington Post, and the rest is his- tory. The story of Watergate is a great victory for free- dom of the press and the use 6f anonymous and confi- dential sources in seeking and sorting out the truth. The old saying, "The truth will out," still holds, even though it took more than 33 years in-this case to do so. As a whistle blower, Felt is being vilified by some and praised by others who are more discerning. In the 'Cracker's humble opinion, Felt is a true patriot who used the Fourth Estate to save and protect the First, SSecond and Third Estates. What do you think? THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 E PAGE 7 The/Maider THE BES1I3 YEARS Ten years ago in the June 8, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Manatee County Commission turned down a proposal to install a traffic light at the Gulf Drive- Coquina Beach intersection after the measure was op- posed by the Bradenton Beach City Commission and Police Chief Jack Maloney. 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There she plans to pursue a graduate degree in Audiol- ogy and an undergraduate degree in Communication science and disorders. Though Kara says that she's been influenced by many people around her, it's been her parents who've inspired her to achieve over the years. Amanda Sebastiano Amandd will be attending the Univer- sity of South Florida at the end of the summer in hopes of becoming a journalist. Inspired by her high school writing teacher Ms. Riedel, Amanda said, "Writing is something that 1 enjoy, so what better field to enter than journalism." Courtney Taylor Courtney will be going to Manatee Community College in the fall and is presently undecided on her career plans. When asked about the past fbur years of her life, Courtney said that high school was great and she'd love to stay in Bradenton. Courtney's currently the leader of Wild Life, a Christian youth group formed through Young Life but designed for. middle schoolers. Wild Life meetings are held in town weekly. -no Whitney Price Whitney will be leaving for Florida Stiot University at the end of the summer, where she will be studying nutrition. With thoughts of the change in lifestyle that both college and career plans entail, Whitney said, "Even though I'm pursuing a new life, the Island will always be my home." Kim Kuizon Kim is going to begin her college years at MCC, from which she hopes to leave with an associate degree in communications. From there, she' plans on going to the University of Tampa to study broadcast communica- tions. Kim first became interested in broadcast news in-her third-grade TV production class at Anna Maria Elementary. Kim says that she's an "Island girl for life" and hopes to eventually become a local newscaster. James Sterba James will be entering the U.S. Navy where he says he may serve a 20-year term "if he likes it." On leaving the Navy, he plans to enter law enforcement. James's main inspiration for joining the Navy is his general love of the water and, in particular, diving. In addition to diving locally for recreation, James recently attained a third level of certifi- cation for rescue diving. David Rogers David will be starting out at MCC in the fall before going on to Full Sail (entertainment college) in a couple of years. Once at Full Sail, David plans on pursuing a career in film direction, a natural progression from years of being an avid movie-watcher. Kayttie Hearn Kayttie will be goingto USF in the fall where she will be majoring in English education with a minor in theater. Since an experience in the sixth grade where she had to teach a chapter of a history book to her class, Kayttie has known that a career in teaching was for her. As she put it, "I like feeling that I've had an impact on someone's Slifet, especially through teaching." Chase Parker Chase will be attending the University of North Florida this fall. Although his career path is currently undecided, Chase said that his parents have encouraged him to pursue higher education wherever it may take him. Isaac Haseley Isaac will be serving in the U.S. Army as an airborne ranger for at least four years. When asked about why he chose this path, Isaac stated simply and selflessly, "I want to serve my coun- try." Lauren Bucci Lauren is beginning her college yeais at MCC before making the switch to either UF or the Savannah College of Art and Design where she will pursue a career in interior design. Years of working with her father at his floor covering and window treatment business gave Lauren a taste for what interior design is really about. Lexa Murphy Lexa will be attending Oxford College at Emory University to study English literature and child psychology. Lexa was inspired by her 12"'-grade literature teacher, Ms. McCarthy, among others in the English field. Her experiences volunteering at Camp Boggycreek, a summer camp for chronically ill chil- dren, inspired her to want to work with and to help children. Thomas Aposporos I'll be starting ot t 1ifCC in the fall, and from there I'm not sure where I'll be headed in terms of college. Regard- less of that indecision, my plan is to enter the field of journalism. Magazine writing would be ideal, an area that allows for creative freedom. On that note, I've been thinking in terms of truly creative writing fields, such as a novel and short-story writing. I am interning for the summer with The Islander newspaper. 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J ie ,- 'i. ., Marina .'vei"E -Pointe T Islander ,A p------b.~:. .~' .; - '1 i i, Baghdad to Anna Maria, Murphy relaxes guard SB\ Moll\ Sinclair McCairne\ Special to Tit Islandc For the past three months. .ashington Post re- porter Caryle MurphI has 'been based in \\ar-torn Baghdad writing about bombings. kIdnappinlg., politics and the electrical power shortage. This week she's taking a break from the \ violence of Iraq and \ isiting peaceful littleAnna Nlaria Island She's walking the beach, watching the birds and catching up with friends. She's also preparing a talk about her e\pe- rience in Iraq and her recently published "Passion for Is- lam," a book about the roots of Islamic terronrim. Murphy, who won the Pulitzer Prize for her co\ - erage of the first Gulf War in the earl\ 1990s. is sched- uled to speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. June 9. at the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton. Her topic \\ill be "Dateline Baghdad," and she will offer an eye\% witness account of what has been happening in Iraq-and the Middle East. The event is sponsored by Forum 2005, a nonprofit, nonpartisan discussion group that puts on programs about national and international issues. In the 30 \ears plus since Mlurph\ began her re- porting career, she has covered t\ ars. politics and reli- gion in Africa and the Middle East. She became chief :of the W\ashington Post's Cairo bureau in 1989 and until mid--1994 \ as responsible for co ering the Arab world. Nlturph) was awarded the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for SInternational Reporting and the George Polk Award for Forei n Reporting for her coi erage of Iraqi-occupied Join patriotic parade now The Anna Maria Island Privateers are deep into or- ganizing their Fourth of July parade, and once again They are seeking rollers, not strollers. It will have a patriotic theme, as always, this year/ "The Good Old US of A" Because it's from end to end of the Island, too long to negotiate afoot, it is limited to those with wheels, and any wheels count trucks, cars, buses, motorcycles, bikes, "or even tricycles." The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Fourth at Co- quina Beach, roll north on Gulf Drive and Marina Drive to culminate at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria. Participation is open to anyone with wheels, busi- nesses and individuals and nonprofits and professional g roups. Call 729-9039 to register. A party at the Cafe on the Beach, at the Gulf end of Manatee Avenue, will follow the parade and the Privateers College scholarships will be announced there. THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 0 PAGE 9 Ribbon-cutting for Jessica's C1ambIr of C_,m1C I reCe /i. "' I J CS iil'.S.Bc 1hul h Lbao,- ar /I /l St i tLh St..V.. Bradtlnm , Btoch. F ,_nt rit hlti h., rk l, arL. Bob Hir, d. Kim lbasftiman. Erm V, Garnet. Lois Giti. ...,]ct' ica' Os i 1,te, Liti 4a nd *h/iia C,..4in. DonU i CMt. GBL irci.'ch Hr-ibach. A.tnb /osi.."Ke Glltet -M -- ..and i Er t nSul/liv ii. Islander Phto: David Fruit punch dream comes true Melissa and Luis Col6n made lemonade of lem- ons, so to speak. turning Jessie's Lounge in Bradenton Beach into Jessica'- Beach Lounge. N le- lissa fornier1 worked in a spa "up nornh" and told clients she wanted to make fruirt drinks on the beach. Husband Luis then 2ot a position at the Cenmesik Corp. ofSarasota manufacturing! diamonds and the family mo\ed to Florida with daughter Je.s- sica, 13, and Luis junior, 16. They were driving around the Island and saw Jessie's bar for sale and thoughtiit \\ as the place Kuwait and the subsequent war. Earlier this year she volunteered for a temporary reporting assignment in Iraq. Her editors at the Post arranged for her to undergo a week of security train- ing before sending her to Baghdad. The training, which was conducted at a camp in Virginia, included a mock kidnapping, tips on how to avoid capture and what to do if she was abducted. Murphy is a graduate of Trinity College in Wash- ington, D.C., and Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. She did the research for her book, "Passion for Is- for them especially since the name was so close to their daughter's name. Now Melissa serves a concoction called Mis y's Fruity Drink and they serve burgers and fried "beach pies." Entertainment w ill be offered. ,\'ith Nlagic Tree Conspiracy. a local southh band. pla\ ing at 7 p.m. Saturday. June 11. Jessica's is open Nlonda_ -Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunda\ s at noon and close at midnight or later. It is located at 111 Seventh St. N. in Bradenton Beach and can be reached at 778-0830. lam." during the earl\ 1990s while e based in Cairo. Using Egypt the largest and most influential of the Middle Eastern Arab countries as her laboratory, the book examines in-depth the currents.that have swept the modern Islamic world and seeks to address the question: Why do they hate us? As she says in the book, "Islam's revival is reshap- ing Egypt and other Arab countries in ways beyond violent politics." For tickets to the Forum 2005 program featuring Caryle Murphy, call 941-349-8350 orvisit the Web site www.forum2005.org. Just visiting paradise? Tle Islander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. It's almost as good as a letter from home! Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org :ROT COVE MARINA I New Marina on .- Palma Sola Bay "/ :O ein ooiS,. 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The bride-to-be is a took a honeymoon cruise to Grand Caymans, !lo,'al fin n trainer and Romeo is a carpenter for Cozumel and Belize, and are residing in Palma Sola Joe Ungvarsky Construction Co. in Holmes Beach. Village, Bradenton. Islander Photo: Courtesy Bella Babies Photography Still awaiting beach advisory signs By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The near decade-long Manatee County project to construct beach advisory signs for motorists heading to Anna Maria Island i-s "on hold," members of the Bradenton Beach Corridor Management Entity Scenic Highway Committee learned at their May 31 meeting, and not likely to be completed in the near future. CME member Bob Herrington of the Sarasota- Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization said he actually began the project with the MPO in 1997. Originally, some 30 signs were considered, but about four years ago, Manatee County decided it could get the changeable signs built cheaper and faster. "But it's still not done," said Herrington, even though the county now wants to build just five of the advisory signs. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said he would talk to Manatee County Administrator Ernie Padgett for a status report on the project. In other business, Herrington along with Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Lisa Marie Phillips gave a report on the Fort Lauderdale water taxi service they visited two weeks ago. Manatee County is considering a water taxi service in several location, including from the Crosley Mansion to the Bradenton Beach City Pier.. Funding for the water taxi will not be a problem, Phillips said. The Fort Lauderdale service is funded by federal grants, and the $5 all-day fare thai includes free bus service pays for about half the operational cost. The Fort Lauderdale taxi is run by a private corporation. Herrington said Manatee County should consider a one-year pilot project with a private provider such as the Fort Lauderdale operator. "A turnkey operator would come in with boats, li- censed captains and know everything about the busi- ness," he explained. The CME also discussed a previously proposed idea to use the parking lot at Coquina Beach as a "park- and-ride" location for employees of many businesses in the city, particularly restaurants such as the BeachHouse. Chappie said it was discussed with Manatee County operators of Coquina Beach several years ago, but he's heard nothing since. He'll ask Padgett for an update. 9:30 am Adult Study/Discussion Rev. Charlie Shook 10:30 am Traditional Service with Choir Rev. Kenneth Gill (Nursery and Sunday school) Come worship and enjoy warm fellowship YOUR CHURCH AWAY FROM HOME! 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34228 (941)383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com Hope for Hooters team Anna Maria Island's "Hope for Hooters" Breast Cancer 3-Day team has raised mare than $17,000 for breast cancer research. Team members who walked the Island to raise awareness and donations recently include, front row from left, Marti Ryan, Michele Schenk, Ilona Kenrick and Denise Johnson. Back left, Carla Gertsner, Holly Carnes, Jan Essenwein, Pilar Alonso, Pam Karpf Peggy Douglas and Nancy Sanders. For more information, visit www.the3day.org. Islander Photo: Courtesy Michele Schenk JI Beach House resort-condo work progressing Despite a slight glitch with a state agency, renova- tions are moving forward at the Beach House condo- resort in Bradenton Beach: The 10-unit resort is converting to condominiums. The southern portion of the property is mostly done- phase I and the northern portion should start in Sep- tember, according to Barry Gould of Island Vacation Properties. The glitch, according to Bradenton Beach Building Official Ed Mc Adam, came from the Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protection, which issued vio- lations stemming from some landscaping issues on the beachfront property at 1000 Gulf Drive N. Once the DEP is satisfied, Mc Adam said, he ex- pected to issue a certificate of occupancy. A temporary certificate has been issued. ., ., .- :. ,,, .- ; ': .: a i ., .:. -.. ... , ";-"" r'"v. .." "'p' . .i .:" St. Bernard hosts ordainment Proud mom Cornelia Zanetti of Holmes Beach with son Gordon M. Zanetti following the service hosted by St. Bernard Catholic Church Monday, June 5, in which Gordon was ordained by Venice Diocese Bishop the Rev. John J. Nevins, D.D. Also ordained was Leonard Gioeli. A reception followed the ceremonies. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Winners announced in Cortez fishing tourney The Second Annual Cortez Yacht Club "Catch 'en and Cook 'em" fishing tournament was a rous- ing success, according to event organizers, % it h 19 boats entered in the Friday-Saturday festivities. The threat of rain didn't materialize, accord- ing to event coordinator Randy Stewart, and every- body had a good time. Winners in the inshore division included: First place: Capt. Keith Pratt and Scott Dalton. Second place::Capt. Zach Zacharias, Curt and Ann Miller and Bob Young. Winners in the offshore division: First place: Capt. Randy Stewart, Frank Padilla and Dave Stewart on Li'l Toot. Second place: Capt. Frank Gaugler, Tony, Bob and George on Suz Q. Third place: Capt. Sam Campbell, Renee Bennett, Kathy, Peter and Mark on the Legend. In the junior division: First place: Ben Valdivieso. Second place: Alcizar Mejia. Teen talent show planned at Center June 25 A talent show by teenagers is planned for June 25 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, with teens urged to,sign up now to display their abilities. The show will be at 3 p.m. at the Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Additional information may be obtained at 778-1908. 'Serengeti Trek' vacation Bible school scheduled St. Bernard Catholic Church's vacation.Bible school will be June 13-17 with the theme "Serengeti Trek," and registration is open now. Forms for youngsters' registration are at the church office, 248 S. Harbor Drive; Holmes Beach. The school will be Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Details are available at 778-4769. THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 M PAGE 11 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com -J Just ask for me - I'll be the bag behind the counter '., No need to go street S. .. hopping in New York City... 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He served in the U.S. Army and trained as a-high-speed radio operator for the China-Burrha-India theater. He worked for the Kalamazoo public school system for more than 30 years as teacher and special education counselor. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo. Memorial services were held in Kalamazoo. Me- morial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 South Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo MI 47007, or to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1935, Holmes Beach FL 34218-1935. He is survived by son Michael of East.Lansing, Mich; daughter Diana Wilcox of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Thelma G. Slaughter Thelma G. Slaughter, 87, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died March 16. Born in Scottdale, Pa., Mrs. Slaughter was a long- time member of trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo. Memorial services were held in Kalamazoo. Me- morial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 South Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo MI 47007, or to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1935, Holmes Beach FL 34218-1935. She is survived by son Michael of East Lansing, Mich; daughter Diana Wilcox of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Jon A. Thornburg Jon A. Thornburg, 81, of Bradenton, died May 17. Born in Wayne County, Ind., Mr. Thornburg was a.retired postal inspector. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a certified P.S.E. operator. Mr. Thornburg was a founding member of the Art- ists Guild of Anna.Maria Island, .past president of the Island Garden Club, a member of Kirby Stewart American Legion Post, and the Friends of the Island Branch Library. Memorial services were May 22 in Blue Springs, Mo. Memorial services will be held locally at 5 p.m. June 11 at Gloria Dei Lutheran. Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. A celebration of life and a buf- fet will follow the service at the church's Fellowship Hall. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 27 years Mercedes; sons Jon of Piano, Texas, Jay C. and Jeff, both of Blue Springs, and Joe of Wellington, Mo.; daughters Becki Lowry of Centerview, Mo., Georgia Coats of Garfield, Ark., Gloria Hickman of Riverside, Mo., Gina Chavez and Glida Brinkley, both of Blue Springs; sisters Judie McIntire of Brockwell, Ohio, Bernice Mercer and Bliss Price, both of Englewood, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Robert James Van Maaren Robert James Van Maaren, 69, of Bradenton, died May 29. Born in Royal Oak, Mich., Mr. Van Maaren moved to Manatee County 26 years ago. He worked at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, for five years. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Sh- annon Funeral Home, Westview Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. 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Information: 778-6341. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Com- merce presents "A Road Map to Success" with Larry Face at the Longboat Key Hilton, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Thursday, June 9 7:30 to 9 a.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards breakfast at the Longboat Key Hilton, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Informa- tion: 383-2466. Friday, June 10 7to 9p.m. Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magndlia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 8 p.m. "A History of Intolerance in America" at the Baha'i Faith Center, 6404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. In- formation: 741-4922. Saturday, June 11 8:30 a.m. -Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach; 4000 Gull Drive, Holmes Beach. 8:30 a.m. Yoga on the beach with Jasmine Boss at Pine Avenue beach access Anna Maria. Information: 778- 4977. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Islandwide Blood Drive at Marina Pointe Storage A Pine Avenue Salon, 314 Pine Ave., Anna Maria; The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 746-7195. 10 a.m. to 5p.m. "Selby Saturdays: Tapestry of Giv- ing" free family admission and children's activities at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Selby Saturdays free admission and family activities at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131, ext. 37. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Village of the Arts open house walk, between Ninth Street West and 14th Street West, Bradenton. Information: 730-5030. 8 to 11 p.m. "Do Ya, Do Ya, Do Ya Wanna Dance?" at the Bradenton Woman's Club, 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 773-0177. Fee applies. Sunday, June 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood drive at Marina Pointe Stor- GENESIS EXTERMINJITING Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties Since 1991 INC. Fumigation Termite Control Subterranean Termite Residential & Commercial "Tenting Florida Free One House Estimates at a Time!" 941-723-0303 Liceniea Inwred 32 95*MemberFPCA m By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The double-winning "Metamorphoses" makes its last stand on a local stage Saturday, then it's off to seek the ultimate triumph, the na- tional title. The Manatee Players' production will do its swan song at the Riverfront Theatre.June 11, cur- tain time 2 p.m., and after the post-play "bon voy- age" party the cast, crew and set will head for Kalamazoo, Mich., and the contest finals.. "Metamorphoses" already has won the state competition and then the regional, and only Kalamazoo is left as a world to conquer. Tom AposporosofAnna Maria has been a vital performer in the play, and will go on to the national with it.. Kalamazoo will be the site of the all-America shoot-out, with the top 1.0 community theaters giving their all. It is the year's climax for the American Association of Community Theaters, as well as for the players. Since their regional victory in March, the age/A Pine Avenue Salon, 314 Pine Ave.; Anna Maria; The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Informa- tion: 746-7195. Monday, June 13 9 a.m. to 3 p;m.- Exploring Florida's Waterways na- ture camp with the South Florida Museum at various loca- tions. Information: 746-4131, ext. 22. Fee applies. Tuesday, June 14 2 p.m. Folktales for children presented by Katie Adams at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 5p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Hurri- cane Party" at the Longboat Key Club, 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Wednesday, June 15 11:30 a.m. to noon- Longboat Key Chamber of Com- merce "nooner" at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 6814 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Ongoing: "Serengeti Trek: Where Kids are Wild about God" va- cation Bible school at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through June 10. Information: 778-0414. Fee applies. Art Smart summer camp at the Longboat Key Center Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 aIjOrUUi VOUiJT UII(4 The latest in lixiuriois periodl- styled kitchens. Cabieo turns your Sdrealis into reality. " \We provide premium quality ^i u.^.^'1^^ r -? ,,{ :: ,Y , _.. .... ..: : --. -, S- *' i i : .. cabinetryt that is beautilful., unctional and represents a value that will last a lifetime. With Cabico - the Iossibilities are endlless... Imagine lte possibilities... 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From Wednesday on it's competition until Satur- day, and the winner will be announced at the ban- quet that night. Coming home, the cast will fly and their direc- tor will drive the truck back. for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key, through June 16. Information: 383-2345. Fee applies.. "Summer Solstice" art exhibit by Susanna Spann at the Arts Council of Manatee County, 926 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, through June 27. Information: 746- 2223. SArt by Ruth Cade at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through June 30. Information: 778- 6648. "Hooray for Hollywood" summer'enrichment program at Miller Elementary School, 4201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, through.July'l. Information: 741-3300. Fee ap- plies. Exploring Florida's Waterways nature camp with the South Florida Museum at various locations, through July 15. Information: 746-4131, ext. 22. Fee applies. "Bioquest" summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Upcoming: Family caregiver support group at the Island Branch Library June 17.. . Friday Fest on the Bay with Les Sabler and Citiheat at the Van Wezel, Sarasota, June 17. Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Expo at the DeSoto Square Mall June 18. Sierra Club outing at Oscar Scherer State Park June 18. Publix Family Fitness weekend at Sarasota Area Sports Authority June 18-19. "Signs of God's Love" vacation Bible school at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church June 20. 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. 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June 1, 100 block of Sycamore Avenue, distur- bancb. A resident got into an argument with a man who parked in his driveway. June 2, Willow Avenue beach, information. A woman reported witnessing three teens remove A beach bag from the beach that she believed did not belong to them. June 4, 100 Spring Ave., Sandbar restaurant, bat- tery. At least two guests at a wedding reportedly got into a fight over comments made about the complainant's friend. The complainant believes two or three other guests may have also hit him. June 4,200 block of Sycamore Avenue, residential fire. A fire erupted at a residence and several animals were trapped inside and died. Animal control, was sum- moned to the scene to remove pets that were not af- fected. Heat damage was reported to the vinyl siding of an adjacent home costing approximately $1,500. Bradenton-Beach May 25, 2500 block of Gulf Drive North, grand theft. A woman reported that a ring was stolen from her apartment. May 29, 900 block of Gulf Drive, information. According to the report, a co-owner of the Gulf Drive Cafe suggested a police officer issuing parking tickets near the restaurant was attempting to run off his cus- tomers. After a discussion regarding parking laws, the owner reportedly allowed customers to park on the vacant lots adjacent to his restaurant. The officer filed a report to forward to the city building official. May 30, 1800 Gulf Drive, Coquina Park, disor- derly conduct. Two juveniles were arrested for disor- derly conduct when a patrol officer witnessed the girls engaging in a fistfight. May 30, 105 Bridge Street, Magnolia Resort, bur- glary. A couple reported a purse and wallet stolen from their motel room. May 30, 200 Bridge Street, city pier parking lot, towed vehicle. A vehicle that appeared to be abandoned FRESH MULLET SALE HATS $12 T-SHIRTS M.L.XL $10, XXL $12 " 941-778-7978 or www islander.org 5404 Manna Drive, Holmes Beach was towed from the city parking lot. According to the report, officers had issued several parking citations and the vehicle had not been moved..It appeared to be in use as a shelter for someone and the owner could not be located. After the vehicle was towed, the owner report- edly showed up at the police station demanding to know the whereabouts of her vehicle. According to the report, the woman has been known to loan her vehicle to transients and had reported it stolen in early May. May 30, 200 Gulf Drive N., beach parking lot, theft.-A man reported his wallet stolen.. May 31, 100 block of 12th Street North, battery. A woman reported that her sister entered her home, caus- ing a scene by breaking her china and grabbing her by the arm. June 4, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Sandpiper Resort ' mobile home park, theft. A woman reported that the hubcaps were stolen from her car. June 4, 200 Gulf Drive N., BeachHouse Restau- rant, trespass warning. A couple was issued a trespass warning after becoming intoxicated and causing a dis- turbance. Holmes Beach May 27, 4408 Gulf Drive, Church of the Annun- 'ciation, theft. Eleven large landscape rocks were sto- len from the church parking lot. May 28, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, drug arrest. William Monette, 24, of Orlando, was arrested for giving an officer a false name during a routine traffic stop. While searching the vehicle for Monette's identifi- cation, a large bag of marijuana and digital scale were found in the back of the vehicle. According to the report, '"+ --' Do you care for an `a C elderly loved one? GI\E YOURSELF A BREAK WITH OUR AFFORDABLE SENIOR DAYCARE. i Days Nights Weekends Exceptional Individual Care ANNA MARIA CARE ASSISTED LIVING 2202 Avenue B Bradenton Beach 779-0322 LUTZ, BoBO & TELFAIR, P.A. i i " i .,,.' :' :: ".. 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A man was cited for driving his Jeep onto the beach in an attempt to load his boat and got the Jeep stuck in the sand. A Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion officer also reported to the scene to document dam- age done to the sea oats. May 28, 3800 block of Fourth Avenue, trespass. A man was charged with trespassing after entering a ve- hicle and rummaging through a suitcase. May 30, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, trespass. A man was arrested for trespassing. Accord- ing to the report, a man was seen sitting in a car parked in front of the children's playground watching children at play through field glasses. According to the report, the man was intoxicated and refused to leave at the officer's request. He was then taken into custody and reportedly told the officer he was there people-watch- ing for sexual gratification and the officer had spoiled his fun. May 30,4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, burglary. A woman reported her debit cards stolen from her vehicle. May 31, 5900 block of Marina Drive, criminal mischief. A plank on the back of a wooden bus-stop bench was broken. STsunami relief ,i i, Rev. Bill SF Grossman and Diane Beer of SHarvey Memorial = i Community - Church in .* *' Bradenton Beach S- ? received certifi- Ni| fr^^ cate of apprecia- tion from Church S i i World Service for V'I I the Island -, congregation's contributions to tsunami victims in Southeast Asia. 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"I was born and grew up in Ybor City in Tampa, but back then, there was nothing going on because of the Delpression." So, he headed north to New York City, where he had relatives. He worked as a busboy and waiter in a restaurant, but by 1941, everyone knew a war was coming. He decided he would join the Army and serve his duty before the draft board grabbed him. Raul got married, then enlisted on Oct. 8, 1941,just two months before Pearl Harbor. Originalik a.silned to the Coastal Artillery, he was sent to the Panama Ca- nal after Dec. 7, 1941. "We thought the Japanese were going.to attack the canal, but nothing happened." After his unit returned from Panama, the Army, in its wisdom, decided that Raul's test scores on first aid and medicine were high enough to qualify him for the Medical Corps. After completion of his training as a medic, he was assigned to the 614th Medical Company as part of the 90th Infantry Division and sailed to En- gland aboard the Queen Mary in January 1944. The unit landed on Utah Beach on June 24, 1944, a few weeks after D-Day, and was sent to Gen. George ~r3 Young medic Raul Santee, far left in the back row, as a U.S. Army medic in France during World War II. Patton's 3rd Army. "We were never on the front lines, but we were right behind them. The combat medics treated the wounded first and sent them right to us. I was a surgi- cal technician. We were lucky, the combat medics had it rough." Stationed just a few miles from the front, the Ger- man artillery was indiscriminate about the big red cross on the field hospital tents. "When we heard a shell flying over, we jumped. We had to dig foxholes right by the tents. The artillery was firing all the time, but luckily, nothing ever hit us. 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Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: 10am ,, Children's Church School: 10am a aillI a iS Dr. Kathleen Goerg Massage Therapy Also Available! 778-0722 3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (between Publix and Ace Hardware) Visit our Web site: www.islandchiro.com We always figured sooner or later one of them shells was going to get us, but it never did." Then came Patton's break-out at St. Lo, and the 3rd Army began liberating 30 to 50 miles a day of German- occupied territory. "We would stop for a day, treat the wounded, then pack up and move out the next day. We were moving fast. Patton would come driving past us telling us to get moving. Our nickname for him was 'blood and guts.' Our blood and his guts." After a few months at the front, Raul learned that the best way not to be emotional about casualties was not to think about them. "But there are some things I've seen I can never forget, even to this'da)," he said, speaking with emotion. "We even treated German wounded. We treated them the same as we did ours. We didn't discriminate. Our job was to save lives and we did it as best we could." Eventually, Patton's drive to Germany and the Rhine River stalled in the fall of 1944, when supplies were diverted to other Allied armies. Raul's unit was halted near Toule in eastern France, just a few miles from the German border. One day, he was told to go outside, someone wanted to see him. "I wondered who the hell would want to see me, but when I went outside, it was my brother, who was with the 7th Army. He had hitchhiked about 50 miles from his unit to find me. We had a nice reunion." After the Battle of the Bulge in December, Patton and the 3rd Army went back-on the offensive in earl' 1944, and by March, Raul and his fellow medics "be- gan to believe we might make it after all." In April, the Germans were surrendering by the thousands and Raul knew the war was over. Then, his unit went to one of the concentration camps that the Nazis ran in occupied Europe. "It was sickening. We had heard they had commit- ted atrocities, but to see this in person really hit home. I had seen a lot by then, but this was truly unbelievable. You would never believe men could do this to other human beings." PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE I. o I SladC useigSerics . ..... .ll 'Rlti~RWO~1~? The quiet life- Raul Santee and wife Alma moved from Tampa to Anna Maria in 1978. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Greatest Generation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 After the Germans surrendered, many of the med- ics in his unit figured they would be assigned to the invasion of Japan, but Raul, being a married man, had enough points to be sent back stateside. Raul took his discharge in 1945 and immediately landed a job with the U.S. Post Office in New York. In 1957, he and wife Alma "returned home" to Tampa where he took another job with the post office. He retired to Anna Maria in 1977. Today, he and Alma enjoy dancing, music, cruise vacations and the quiet life of Anna Maria. "But I can't ever forget some things. I try not to think about them. I was just lucky. I think of all the guys who didn't come back and I choke up. I'm proud "of my service, but I hate war." Just another member of The Greatest Generation. THE ISLANDER E JUNE 8, 2005 U PAGE 15 Flags to go up for 'Freedom Fest' Longboat Key's Bay Isles Road will become a boulevard of patriotism, lined with flags from end to end, on the Fourth of July. In its third annual Freedom Fest, the Longboat Chamber of Commerce is putting on a "wonderful old- fashioned Fourth event that attracts our visitors and families," said the chamber. The flags are the most spectacular feature of the cel- ebration, and the chamber is taking orders from people and businesses wanting to sponsor a national ensign. Cost is $50 each for a 3-by-5-foot flag on a 10-foot pole. "'The people buy their flag and they are welcome to take them away when the fest is over," chamber spokesperson said. "But most just give them to us and we store them for use next year." The sponsor's name will be on a sign beside the flag. Anyone interested in sponsoring a flag or further details may call the chamber office at 383-2466. The festival itself is geared mainly to families and children, with games for kids, barbecue, hot dogs, ham- burgers, corn on the cob, sno-.cones, beverages and prizes. It will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening the festivities will be a parade at 11 a.m., open to everyone and featuring kids and pets, most decked out in red, white and blue again this year. Disaster preparedness meeting SThe third annual-seminar on hurricane prepared- ness for businesses will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tues- day, June 14, at the Harbourside Dining Room in the Longboat Key Club. Two experts will discuss the problems: Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center, and Greg Frith of Fireservice Inc. Also featured will be table- top displays by Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members stressing preparedness, mitigation and cleanup. Additional information may be obtained by calling 383-2466. - I From Anna.Maria to Ellenton and points inbetween, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. ANTIQUE MALL WE BUY AND SELL ESTATES 1250 10th St. E. Hwy 301 N. Palmetto 729-5282 Dennis Dick, Proprietor Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun noon-5 DEALERS WANTED! Call your advertising sales representative, Rebecca Barnett or Nancy Ambrose, for information! Feature your business here - cash in on The Islander! Call 778-7978. ; bw^ Post Bn iques and more Office '- "' 511 10th St. E 817 Manatee Ave. E. 815 Manatee Ave. E. 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"'" 111' -0(i The Islander *I - A--. 7- r\ Smith n wnual ~F~~w$LwRR _ ,, __ LL -I --II- II ~ --- -I r, -1 -I I a L;- ----------- ------------------------ - r PAGE 16 I JUNE 8, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER A busy holiday for Egmont Key bird protectors By Nancy Ambrose Special to The Islander Tampa Bay area residents who love the bay, birds and the Egmont Key Wildlife Refuge volunteered from dawn until dusk the three days of the Memorial Day weekend, making sure birds nesting on Egmont weren't disturbed. Members of the Manaitee Counti Audubon Soci- ety, Friends of Taimpa Bay Refugesand Tampa Bay Watch served as marshals, monitoring the closed-area bird sanctuary there. They kept watch to make sure that boats, swimmers, dogs and walkers did not enter the closed area and disturb birds nesting on the beach. They also were there to educate the public with post- ers, maps, brochures and fact sheets. Egmont Key is one of 545 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge system. The refuge was established on the island in 1974 and takes up 237 acres of the 286- acre island. It is managed by the U.S: Fish and Wild- life Ser\ ice, along \ ith to\\ other refuges Puasage Key and Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge. The Egmont refuge shares its island with a 39-acre-state park and with marine pilots guiding ships in and out of the bay. The Tampa Bay area hosts 25 species of colonial \ after birds, approximately 160.1100 birds. These, in- elude nearly two-third of the statewide population of black skimmers and royal, sandwich, Caspian and least terns, as well as birds such as plovers and oystercatch- ers. Some of the most important bird colonies in Florida are protected by the Egmont sanctuary. A sur- vey in May counted 12,000 laughing gull nests, 1,600 royal tern nests and so on down the line to just three of the rare oystercatchers' nests. Altogether, the key supports at least 117 species of nesting, migratory and wintering birds, and last year had 30 loggerhead turtle nests plus hosts many land- dwelling gopher tortoises and box turtles. Egmont also has nearly 85,000.human visitors a year, most of them during the critical nesting period for coastal birds and sea:turtles. A holiday weekend there is very busy with boaters -Memorial Day weekend saw as many as 400 boats in a day. People walking nearby flush the birds from their nests, which leaves eggs and babies unprotected from the many predators there. The area will be monitored by volunteers again over the Fourth of July weekend. USFWS boats will pick up volunteers at Anna Maria City Pier, and any- one who would like to join the group should call me at 518-4431, or Barbara Howard at-(727) 512-4914, *I Come meet Henry Raines, C;J. and Jeff of "American AM" Talk Radio 1490 Sunday, June 12, 4-6pm OPEN 11-8* Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 Capalbo'sI House of Pizza . Buffet Special with the 3 99 purchase of 3 -a soft drink. 792-5300 10519 Cortez Roa'd W. Mon-Sat 1lam-1Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2005 -I n -i-i "-.. ...- i I On the beach At Egimont Key Wildlife Refuge, volunteers and professionals shooed intruders away from nesting seabirds during the busy Memorial Day weekend. From left, in front row, are Tom Trojan of Tampa Bay Watch; Richard Meyers, assistant refuge manager; Nancy Ambrose, Bunny Schneider and Barbara Singer of Manatee County Audubon Society; and Phyllis Cole, Tampa-Bay Watch; back row, Steve Black, David Ambrose and Jack Schneider of Manatee Audubon; and Stan Garner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer. Egmont residents Birds populate the Egmont Key beach, wherefirst there are no boats near in the re- stricted area, then no birds at all and a regular fleet of boats beyond the line. 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Cortez, Floridt ii l -J c. wes.M!-'- SiF _ S/ t11 "'. ftl , Old Florida Style An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Tues-Sat 1 lam-8pm Sun 12-8pm Closed Mon Eat in Take out Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 Bird nesting territory squeezed for turtles By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Beach.reserved for nesting seabirds at the north end of the Island has been shuffled northward to pro- vide more room for turtle nests displaced by beach renourishment. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent staff here last week to look into a request for more beach in the nesting area that had been staked out for birds several weeks ago and they ended ip mo' ing the bird-nesting reserve. The stakes delineating the nesting area were moved north, leaving similar space but away from the area where Turtle Watch Director Suzi Fox:indicated her desire to relocate turtle nests. Fox had indicated to Manatee Couin Auduboni Society representative Nancy Ambrose. I\ ho aiisted in marking the endangered bird nesting area, that she wanted to move turtle nests there from beaches that will be renourished. There was a brief flap over who did what when, and how nesting birds would react to people digging nests in their "area." Bird protectors believed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee was contacted by Fox to get into the act and approve moving turtle nests to the bird area, which Fox now denies. At any rate, the turtle nests are getting room next to the bird nests and FWC biologists and Audubon representatives are elated at discovering many more rare birds in the area than they had expected. The bird reserve was posted a month ago when Anna Maria resident (Islander editorial cartoonist) Jack Egan noted huge numbers of nesting birds on SCHNITZELHAUS "1l The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: TUES-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11 30am-10pm Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza THE ISLANDER U JUNE 8, 2005 1 PAGE 17 PROTECT NESTING SHOREBIRDS! SHOREBIRD NESTS ARE EASILY DISTURBED. Avoid walking near posted ". nesting. area. Flushing birds off nests exposes eggs anrd chicks to the sun and predators. Watch where you step. Eggs and young of shorebirds are not easy to see. Can you find the chicks in these two photos? Between March and September, shorebirds nest in colonies on open, sandy beaches. They need areas away from human disturbance in order to nest and raise their young successfully. - 1f BIRDS APPEAR AGITATED OR TAKE FLIGHT, YOU ARE TOO CLOSE! For the birds Signs are posted to educate beachgoers about the bird-nesting season from February to August on the beachfront. National Audubon Society members, who oversee the posting, want to protect the nesting sites of rare birds such as skimmers and ternsfromfoot traffic that disturbs the nests. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose his beach and some people bothering them. He talked with Ambrose, who with Nancy Douglass of FWC staked off the area. But Turtle Watch got more room without the bird reserve losing anything, for the bird area was expanded northward, said Ambrose. She and FWC biologist Alex Kropp said they were elated at the unexpected numbers of least terns and black skimmers nesting there 140 tern nests, *^- -.-^^~ ^ DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNQGj ^ Coupon Good June 8-14, 2005 " Gilbey's Vodka MANATEE COUNTY'S Seagrams VO Canadian 1 99 1 75 # "INDEPENDENT $920199 175 $ 2I 9 LTR BEVERAGE DEALER! LTR C C fit onebtaeh Where-the locals bring their friends! NOW OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Evening entertainment! 4-8pm S' 'Sat Rick Boyd Mon & Tues Mark Cravens Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun Tom Mobley TACO & FAJ ITA B Every Wednesday ' 4pm-8pm All-You- $ 95 Can-Eat I795 FRI Y FISH FRY ~ pm S -- with fries an law Y )X m ----^ ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT $111 $895 ** ** ** ** ** ** OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 at least 80 skimmers. They are endangered, and this may be the biggest colony in the state, said Ambrose. Turtles, meanwhile, got serious about nesting season with nine nevw nests over the weekend, bring- ing the total to 14, all on beach destined for renourishment, so all were relocated to the Anna Maria safe site except for one in Bradenton Beach, said Fox. 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 --- ----- ---- ----- ANY 3 3JA9 FOOT-LONG $ 9 I SUBS I TOASTED 11,,, ,, ..l ,:, I10h I EP-CMI I irl WERE NOT JUST YOUR GRMDANDDYA S FISHING PIER The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING 2" ' F. A .: i i ;, .. ; Y, 1 - f'^S~~ln ^^^iSrl^f PAGE 18 M JUNE 8, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Tarpon season in full bloom off Island beaches By Capt. Mike Heistand Tarpon action has definitely picked up in the past few. days, after last week's wacky weather and the fickle nature of the silver kings. The fish are thick in Tampa Bay, off Egmont Key and along all the beaches right now. Backwater action for trout is excellent now. Span- ish mackerel are also hanging out near the pier and passes off Anna Maria Island, while offshore fishing for snapper and grouper, both reds and gags, is good about 30 miles out. There are also some godd reports of big permit caught about 7 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Thor Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he has returned to the airwaves on WWPR- 1490 in a different time slot. "On the Water with Capt. Thom" is now an hour format at 6 p.m. Thursday. Please, listen in! Capt. Wayne Jenthner of Wolfmouth Charters of Longboat Key said he's catching lots of grouper, kingfish, snapper, blackfin tuna and amberjack on his offshore trips. Backwater fishing is excellent for trout, redfish, catch-and-release snook and large tarpon, he added. Paul Templin at Island Discount Tackle said tar- pon are really starting to heat up after a very slow time last week. "We were bouncing bait off their heads last week with no hookups," he said, "but it's really hot right now." He said trout are thick and hungry near Tidy Island and by Long Bar Point in Sarasota Bay. Redfish reports are slim, but Paul said they should be massing near the mangroves on outgoing tides. Catch- and-release snook are moving out to the beaches, but a good bet for linesiders near any of the bridges at night on outgoing tides. Spanish mackerel are also a good bet Here's looking . at you Bob.Michal, visiting from Cornishy, N.H., : caught this 3 1/2- foot-long shark -- ' while fishing off the north end of .Anna Maria - Island. UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU S TODRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24 hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED by the piers or near Egmont Key, he said, and red and gag grouper are a good catch for offshore fishers.will- ing to go out 30 miles or so. Permit are also being caught about 7 miles out in the Gulf, he added. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said "they're catching lots of different fish, but not many of them." The action there includes some big reds, a few catch- and-release snook, snapper, pompano, mackerel, black drum and whiting in the shallows. Dave Sork at the Anna Maria City Pier said -iy^ Beach un"" Gos andc Serv.ice Sto lon Certified Full Automotive Repair 5333 Cult Drive Holn-mes Beach 779-0487 .- ,r r C ,, -,: i-r jIt a ,d [ -ari .. I i t~ k. T o he bHoly gag S grouper! "17 .Pastor Joseph sd f as Schroeter with i- i Church On The Rock, Pal- metto, caught o this nice-sized gag grouper while fishing with Capt. SLarry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. mackerel "have really cut loose this week" for pier fish- ers, with lots and lots of big catches coining onto the deck. Tarpon have been rolling by every day, but they haven't been all that hungry as yet. One lucky angler did catch a 60-pound cobia from the dock last week, though, Dave added. Ken Haagenson at Perico Island Bait and Tackle said fishing has generally been good, with big trout and redfish coming off the seagrass flats in the bays, catch- and-release snook and whiting filling in the surf zone along the beaches and lots of good reports of good-size tarpon from Tampa Bay or along the beaches. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said "the gag grouper bite is very good in between rains. We have been putting our clients on gag grouper up to 12-pounds, red groupe, scamp, man- grove snapper, lots of black tip sharks up to 5-foot in length, as well as some straggler kingfish and mackerel, plus some hookups of dolphin from about 100 feet of water offshore water near the floating seagrass mats. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said all the rain has somewhat stymied his fishing action and pretty much curtailed any offshore action, but his backwater charters "have been just OK considering the new moon tides should be producing some of the best inshore action of the year. Sporadic red tide blooms continue to make bait gathering a chal- lenge, the bait is readily available but a trick to keep alive in the well." Despite the roadblocks, he's doing a lot of catch-and-release snook fishing, reds to 25 inches, plus flounder and trout to 24 inches. Capt. Zach said he and Ann and Curt Miller, along with Ann's, brother Bob Young, fished in the Cortez Yacht Club's fishing tournament Saturday, taking second place with a banner catch of spotted sea trout. Good luck and good fishing. INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT r e AFull & Half Day Trips Suf Zi Custom Trips Available Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished ) Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 T'- TTV 1' 4 i ,Li June O11.1 A 'algaa Maila ot Marinla Poinfsae sfonwv O n aPim. A-euulpae. H~olme's B-eaeh at The Islanderar. VW44 lliaiihin DrrB~ve. i3'd~nlalfcufmg 0 ihe He I"Iell House, 200 GuR RhDI N. $100 Donation for each blood unit to the donors charity of choice: Anna Maria Island Community Center Anna Maria Island Privateers West Manatee Fire & Rescue Volunteers Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation 2s* _): l .'' f h ood . rina Dinte tore The Islander MMMOSA Ibb~lddddl(lrrC~`I''( ~Pr)~POBOOaOdPI(I i) I .. I I :* i I- : I I .......... I r 11 -111-11--". Spinee Avenue~rut MOP''~ THE ISLANDER M JUNE 8, 2005 M PAGE 19 The oily truth about Florida's nearshore waters The Florida Cabinet has finally flinched in the oil and natural gas fight off the state's west coast and po- nied up $12.5 million to Coastal Petroleum Co. to buy up the rights to any oil under the waters of the Gulf of Mexico from St. George Island to Naples. The decision last week ends almost 60 years worth of dispute, arguably one of the longest staring matches in history. Coastal bought out the right to e plore for and de- velop oil and natural gas rights in coastal waters in 1947. Periodically, the company it's pretty much a storefront office in Apalachicola with a bunch of other companies involved as the board of directors threat- ened to start the petroleum production game, forcing the state to go to court to block its attempts. Lawsuits have been ongoing for at least 18 years as state officials tried to block the proceedings. Last week, the state bought out Coastal with the vow that no oil rigs will ever be off our.shores. "That chapter of Florida's history is over; It's a great day for our state." Gov. Jeb Bush was reported as stating in the Tampa Tribune. Could Coastal ever had been permitted to start pumping oil or gas offshore? Probably not, but that pesky threat as as ] a ays looming over our heads. Would oil coming from the western Gulf have been all that bad? Yep. The threat of oil'spills is great, and all it would take would be a little oil to pollute a whole lot of our beaches. Besides, it isn't real certain just how much oil or gas there would be out there in the first place. So is the $12.5 million "bluff' the state agreed to a good deal? Probably at one point, Coastal officials had said the rights were worth at least $1 billion. Aren't our pristine beaches worth protecting for $12.5 mil- lion? Cannons kudos Cannons Marina received a special state designation last week, becoming the first marina and boatyard in Manatee County to receive a "clean" designation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Clean " David and . Lucille Miller, left, received a proclamation last week from Longboat Key Mayor Ronald Johnsonfor the designation of Cannons Marina as a "clean" boatyard and ' marina by state officials. Is- * lander Photo: ' Paul Roat I - q nno ra orm ZslOnJ7Fi3es Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Jun 8 12:16 2.6 ,8:24 -0.2 Jun9 12:56 2.6 9:03 -0.1 | Jun 10 1:44 2.5 9:49 -0.1 Jun 11 -- 2:36 2.4 10:29 0.0 Jun 12 6:19 1.5 8:35 1.4 3:32 2.3 11:11 0.2 Jun 13 6:40 1.5 10:10 1.3 4:34 2.1 11:50 0.3 FQJun14 7:02 1.7 11:44 1.2 5:50 1.8 - Jdn 15 7:24 1.8 12:29 0.5 7:10 1.6 1:12 1.0 SCortez High Tides 7 rhinutes later lows 1:06 later Capt. Mike's SCharter Boat "MAGIC". Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing *' Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 S-. Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed pp 'I ' ". By PaL WIO af' '^ : "The designation of Clean BoatNard and Clean Marina is a testament to the commitment of this marina to meet-the highest standards of environmental protec- tion," according to DEP Southw\ est District Restoration Manager Rose Poyner: The designation is the result of a partnership be- tween federal, state and private businesses. The thrust of the program is.to keep pollutants -- gas, gla$s. oil, and other material out of the \ after. David Miller and his family ha% e.run the Longboat Key marina for 50 years. "We encourage every boatyard and marina within the state of Florida to achie\ e this designation to pre serve what we can for the future of Flbrida's marine en- vironment and wildlife," Miller said. "This is our com- mitment to protect the fragile ecosN stems while ensur- ing the enjoyment of boating and of our waters." 'Out of 2,000 marinas or boatyards in the state, Cannons is the 104th marina and 18th boatyard to re- ceive the state designation of being "clean." ... now, if the beaches could just get cleaner Texas marine experts are facing a quandary with their beaches. Sure. they would like nice, vhite, pristine beaches for visitors and residents to enjoy. just like e\ er) body else despite the problem \with all the oil spills they 've got to contend with over there from the off- shore rigs. But their springtime issue of having lots of wide clean beaches is-empered with an influx of sargassuni WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS *SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design e Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies L .... ...... 792-5322 State Cert 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 seaweed, which tends to wash ashore this time of year. The stuff is stinky, unsightly and a general turnoff for tourists who don't want to deal with the stuff. Sargassum is also a good thing for the beach, help- ing accumulate sand and serving as a food source for birds and other shoreline critters. And every spring the stuff just rolls in. And in. And in. S As one guy told the Knight Ridder newspaper group, "It'almost looks like the Gulf of Me\ico threw up and it landed on our beaches. I was standing on a pier the other da\ and you could look out and just see acre-size pieces of it as far as the eye could see." Yuck. Sargassum is generally a deepwater seaweed that forms huge floating mats that serve kind of like reefs in the deep Gulf of Mexico. Fishers know of the weed and use it as a spot to fish for all sorts of species. Baby turtles use the stuff as a place of refuge as well. The bro;\ n ish red stuff is definitely a good thing in, the deep Gulf, but not a very nice issue to deal with on shore. We're lucky that pre\ ailing winds and currents keep most of the sargassum off our shores on the Is- land, but we occasionally do get apatch on the beach Sbut ndt in the "throw-up" quantities that Texas is dealing with these days. : New hurricane forecast now 'very active' Dr. William Gray and his team of meteorologists at Colorado State University have come out with a re- vised forecast for hurricane activity in the Atlantic ba- sin for 2005. In short, we're looking at a "very active" season - again. "We estimate that 2005.will have about 15 named storms, the average is 9.6. with eight hurricanes (aver- age is 5.9),.75 named storm days (average is 49.1), 45 hurricane days (average is 24.5). four intense storms of Category 3 or higher (average is 2.3) and 11 intense hurricane days average e is fi\ e)." Gray said May 31. "We expect this ear to continue the past-decade trend of abo\ e-a erage hurricane seasons." Great. : . Gray bases his predictions on a host of data includ- ing Pacific Ocean temperatures, wind shear off Africa, water temperature in the northern Atlantic and many other factors. He and his crew also look at historical models of weather from 1949 to today, where similar weather patterns then can be:pushed forward to what the weather is doing now to aid in their forecasts. The late-May prediction is higher than earlier ones Gray had proffered "due to continued Atlantic Ocean warming and a decreased likelihood of the develop- ment of an El Nifo this suminer and fall. Conditions in the Atlantic are very fa\ ordble for an active hurricane season." I Sandscript factoid Sargassum seaweed inhabits all of the world's oceans except the Antarctic. WOLFGANG SCHULZ Marine Engine Services MERCURY AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS OPEN MON-FRI 8-5 778-2873 At Catcher's Marina, 505 56th St., Holmes Beach Visit our Web site: boatonline.us Cl CAI CAPT PASICE'S CHARTERS LGLud F Local c2ldlo_" -N clq EL, c -1- i s i . I PAGE 20 E JUNE 8, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Islander Travelers .At Rushmore SBarbara J. Miller ofBradenton Beach shows George Is-- /. -,".--_. Beijing, China -from left, Mac, Grace, Susan, Maeve and C At Rushmore tn Barbara Miller of Bradenton Beach shows George Washington her Islander as she visits Mount Rushmore At I for a reunion of her father's Army buddies. Mi/ S ,, .* .....k,- Forbidden territory The Harris family of Anna Maria and Media, Pa., visits the F ii " I In Panama Nancy Ruth House takes the news to Panama on a recent cru Cleaners, in the Island Shoppingrente,,HpnMes Beach. 4- IL. Pisa e Davis of Holmes Beach visiting Pisa, Italy, and helps hold up its famed off-center tower. orbidden City in arlton. In Bahamas Janice Teeter of Holmes Beach takes her hometown paper to Westin Lucaya Resort on Grand Bahama Island. She was therefore a meeting ofMelaleuca wellness manufacturer representatives, among whom her husband Fred is a leader. ise. She and husband Larry own Fat Cat Carpet Reunion in Mexico Beverly Long of Holmes Beach and Kenneth Schadt ofAnna Maria share their news with Tulum, Mexico. There, Schadt met with his daughters and their spouses, Marilyn and Gary Garlock of Madison, Wis.; Sharon and Al Flitcraft of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and Shirley Kutz of Anna Maria. c s.' THE ISLANDER i JUNE 8, 2005 U PAGE 21 Islander, Chicago survive invasion of Brits By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter I attended the international friendly soccer match between England and the U.S. men's national soccer teams at Soldier Field in Chicago Saturday, May 28, with eight British friends who live here in the Bradenton-Sarasota area. Little did I know that I would also be a minority in the crowd of 50,000 fans, many of whom sported English flags embellished with their club team of choice. Soldier Field was completely cov- ered with the Union Jack while British songs and chants filled the air on the sometimes cool, wet day in Chicago. Let me get this out of the way quickly. I had envi- sioned an opening line something like this. "Flight to Chicago: $123. Hard Rock Hotel share: $60. Tickets to the game: $38. Being the.only American with eight British friends celebrating a U.S. victory over England: Priceless!" It didn't quite work out the way I had envisioned, but I along with my Biitish friends had a "bril- liant" time. England defeated the U.S. team 2-1 in a fairly well-played contest that saw both teams hold out some of their bigger stars. No David Beckham, Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen for England and no Eddie Johnson or Demarcus Beasley for the United States. England did have Kiernan Richardson, though \Manchesier United thought so little of Richardson that they loaned, him to West Biomit ich Albion and helped them avoid relegation to the first di\ ision. Manchester United management might want to keep him for their own team after watching him score both of England's goals. The first goal came on a free kick in the fourth minute that caught U.S. goalie Kasey Keller flat- :footed.. Richardson's second goal came in the 44th minute when Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole got loose up the right side for a cross to Richardson, who slid a shot past Keller for a 2-0 Brit lead. Though the U.S. team had its chances, they were unable to capitalize until the 79th minute when Clint Demsey headed in a rebound to cut England's lead to 2-1.. After the game, it was time to enjoy the downtown Chicago nightlife. The next day, my British friends departed for Florida while I headed north on the "L" (elevated train) to my sister Kelly's house. Next on the agenda was a Sunday afternoon base- ball game at Wrigley Field between the Cubbies and the Colorado Rockies. A friend of mine, Tom McMahon, a.k.a. "Chicago Tom," arranged the tickets for me from his son-in-law and Cubbies' hitting coach Gene Clines. That put my sister's family and myself in the Cubbies family section of Wrigley. There I had the pleasure to meet U.S. women's soccer star Mia Hamm, who is married to Cub shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. Also in attendance were her U.S. teammates, Julie Foudy and Kristine Lilly. Being a high school girls' soccer coach, I couldn't have picked better seats or better company. SI spent the rest of the week seeing the Chicago sights, such as Second City, Millenium Park and Navy Pier, while also taking in a White Sox game on the south side of town. I also had the pleasure of "baby sitting" my neph- ews, Josh and infant twin brothers Daniel and Ethan, on Memorial Day. Until you've experienced the "joy" Alex Silets and Kelly Cassidy with their children . Daniel,, Josh and Silets take in a game ,. at historic Wrigley Field. " of dealing \ ith two infants crying at once, )ou really\ haven't lived. Not exactly the "priceless" moment I'd been striving for. I survived as did the babies, though I was concerned for a while, If you've never visited Chicago, I encourage you to check it out. Just be prepared to walk a lot. Team Bordes overcomes snafus, takes third A bases-loaded walk by Chad Wickersham scored Carl Ricciardi'with what turned out to be the winning run in a 9-8 Junior League baseball victory over Braden River No. 1 on Monday, May 23. Ryan Smith led off the inning with a base hit to left field for Team Bordes, which then received walks from Ricciardi and Nate Mozelski to load the bases. A passed ball scored Smith to tie the score at 8-8 before Scott Wollett reached on an error to reload the bases and set the stage for Wickersham's RBI walk. Unfortunately, Team Bordes felt it should have been playing for a chance at first place, but phantom - protests over player eligibility knocked them into the third-place game. Who started the protest, who voted on the outcome of said protest and whether or not the protest was legal are all issues that arose after the fact. It's doubtful that Team Bordes will get to replay any games over this, but Little League officials will have to penalize those that didn't follow proper protocol in a situation such as this one. In the third-place game, Braden River jumped out to an early 5-0 lead after three innings as pitcher Michael Cass retired the first nine batters he faced. That changed in the top of the fourth when Wickersham lined a two-out single to center and Zach Thomas walked. Wickersham scored when Sean Price reached on an error with Thomas moving to third. With Pat Cole at bat, Thomas stole home to make the score 5- 2 and Cole followed with an RBI single to left-center to make the score 5-3. The rally was cut short when Cole got 'nd-area residents Nc- Jetkins. Neil Fellowes. Nell lacre. Alan Fricker. Dave the Alechanic. Billy Bob Thorion. 7 Jones and Sltei Allen at Soldier Field in Cliciago. gunned out trying to stretch his hit into a double. Team Bordes then took advantage of a couple of errors to take its first lead of the game. Shane Pelkey and Mozeleski both reached on errors, sandwiching a single by Ricciardi that brought Pelkey across home plate with a run. Wickersham reached on another Braden River error, scoring Ricciardi before Thomas doubled home Mozelski and Wickersham for a 7-5 Team Bordes lead. Braden River staged a two-out rally in the bottom of the fifth to take-the lead and set the stage for Wickersham's bases-loaded walk to win the game for Team Bordes. Price, who pitched three innings got the win for Team Bordes, who.also received a strong relief pitch- ing performance from Ricciardi, who got the save. Wickersham and Ricciardi both singled and scored two runs to lead the Team Bordes offense that also re- ceived a two-run double and one run scored from Tho- mas. Cole added an RBI single and Ryan Smith singled and scored to round out the Team Bordes offense. Join Her-icane golf challenge The Manatee High School Her-icanes girls' soccer team is hosting a fundraising golf tournament at the Bradenton Country Club at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. For only $100 per golfer, you can test your golf skills at Bradenton's most exclusive and challenging layout in a four-person scramble. All players who register before the Aug. 1 deadline will receive a goody bag, cart and greens fees, a post- tourney banquet and guaranteed fun throughout the day. Also on tap are a straightest-drive contest, two closest-to-the-pin contests, a putting contest and raffles for tons of prizes. The field is limited.to the first 100 golfers, so don't delay. The Her-icanes are also looking for sponsors for the tournament. For $800, your business can purchase the Hat Trick package, which consists of a foursome including the banquet, a tee or green sign on the course and a banner which will be displayed at all Manatee Her-icane home soccer games. A golden goal sponsor- ship package includes a foursome and a tee or green sign on the course for $500, or you can simply purchase a tee or green sign for the tournament for $175. To sign up your foursome, list your four players and their phone numbers with a check written out to Manatee Girls Soccer Booster and mail it to fie at 3610 York Drive, Bradenton FL 34205. For more informa- tion, call me, Her-icane Coach Cassidy, at 807-1105. Weeky horseshoe winners Ron Pepka and Kathy Stolzfus of Anna Maria were the winners of the June 4 horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall Park. Runners up were George McKay bof Anna Maria and Tom Rhodes of Cortez. The weekly contests get under way every Wednes- day and Saturday at Anna Maria City Hall Park located at 10005 Gulf Drive;There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. ,rt t I I I I ~L~9P i~a t~ PAGE 22 0 JUNE 8, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Simply the Best SEASIDE GARDENS Waterfront 2BR/2BA. Tile floors. Immaculate move-in condition in the heart of Holmes Beach. $495,000. ROYAL GARDEN ESTATES Great location, just five minutes to the beach..Quiet, 55-plus subdivision. Turnkey furnished, nice corner lot. "Triple-wide" 1- 2BR/2BA with spacious enclosed lanai and spectacu- lar fragrant jasmine over carport. Perfect winter re-' treat. $140,000. I ----- K *.. -- CUTE AS A BUTTON Remodeled 2BR. 2BA. Short walk to beach. Tile floors throughout, large living room and heated pool. $685,000. KEY ROYAL CANAL Remodeled 3BR/2BA, tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, all new appli- ances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end with great view to Bimini Bay. Very large lot with room for pool or expansion. $895,000. LARGE DUPLEX Wonderful floor plan. Almost 3,000 sf. 2BR/2BA each floor. Views of Gulf and bay. Large verandas for sipping mint juleps and tell- ing stories. $799,000. -' J - aULFr o3iNU3 o t.~LI MIYUNIUmi woI 1 units avail- able! 2BR/2BA direct Gulffront units, heated pool, open porches to enjoy sunsets and a great location! Turnkey furnished. $915,000 each. .," '. fli Il I I "La Plage" Anna Maria's newest luxury Gulffront condos ... All Gulffront, security gates, enclosed ga- rages, pool/spa, high ceilings. 3BR/2.5BA, up to 4,200 sf. Starting at $1,875,000. 4BR, 400 FEET TO BEACH Nicely refurbished is- land home with large living area, new appliances, well landscaped patio area and a pleasure to see. $589,000. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman941-778-6696 JNorman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com ,.--. i -aE.--,-C .' - www.Eslanuieder.org 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 light- ing, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. Tastefully furnished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. BEST BUY IN BRADENTON BEACH Great investment property in a wonderful neighborhood. This 2BR/2BA elevated duplex boasts tile floors, cathedral ceilings, skylights and balconies! Close to everything, 2 blocks to the gulf. One block to bay or park. Low maintenance and newer appliances. Plenty of storage. $549,000. GsaMWs7SgM-;.,, 7 ,.- `7-1.7" --- - SPECTACULAR INTERIOR UPDATES No detail was overlooked in this 3BR/2BA island home! This home offers awesome gran- ite counters, beautiful travertine natural stone floors, all new ap- pliances, paint, furniture, landscaping and much more! And, it's all less than a block to the beach! Call today for an appointment. $649,900. GULF VIEW TOWNHOME Fabulous Gulf views from this well maintained 2BR/2.5BA turnkey furnished townhome. Large balconies overlook the Gulf from both floors, watch the sunsets every evening! Weekly rentals are allowed and the property has storage and covered parking. $599,000. OCEPD " 0,ie I - A- . 2 ,. 1 BEST BUY ON LONGBOAT KEYIII 2BR/2BA freestanding villa with wood floors. Private beach access, marina, boat slips. 55- plus. $330,000. DELIGHTFUL 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 investment or seasonal home with rental unit. $589,000. (800)771-6043 (941)778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach www.gulfbayrealty.com KEY ROYALE HOME Beautiful Key Royale home with family room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Located on the end of canal and across the street from Bay. New tile flooring and kitchen com- pletely remodeled with cherry oa wood cabinets, corian counter tops all corianin bath. Heated pool 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 mangroves, Intracoastal and bay. Home consists of 4BR/ 4BA, newer kitchen and master bath with jacuzzi tub and two boat docks with vacant lot on bay. Offered at $959,900. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. Deborah Thrasher RE/MAX Excellence ,(941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com ~www in erior ANNA MARIA S ISLAND REAL ESTATE LLC GULFFRONT WATERS EDGE 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Fabulous view of Gulf and gorgeous walking beach. Turnkey furnished, updated, ceramic tile. Excellent mid-island.location. Pool, secured lobby, under-building parking. One of the Island's finest locations. Call to see. $1,100,000. PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulffront com- plex. Beautifully turnkey furnished, totally renovated. This is an outstanding unit in one of the Island's fin- est condominiums. Jacuzzis, tennis, secured heated pool, under-building parking. Gorgeous walking beach. $879,900. GULFFRONT MARTINIQUE NORTH 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Beautifully renovated, all new! Ceramic tile, turnkey furnished, deluxe kitchen, new windows, power storm shutters and garage. Pan- oramic view of the Gulf, the beach and from the east balcony, the Skyway bridge! Walk to restaurants and shopping center. Elegant! $969,900. 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. ISLAND TOWNHOUSE 2BR/1.5BA courtyard-patio town house. Central Holmes Beach, very close to shopping, restaurants and beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, front and rear. porches, balcony, renovated. ExcellerIt rental. No condo fees. $469,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous view of Gulf. Very nicely-furnished, Sautillo tile, beau- tiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent rental. $799,900. PERICO ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA Turnkey condo. Nicely furnished in great Westside location. Close to Anna Maria Island beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse with fitness room, carport. Short drive to shopping and restau- rants. $359,900. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA .. SS Si Coast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com mmmmmmwft mb- ~ `I (7, j A* " B~F :':~ I. ~C THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 M PAGE 23 Isld Biz S-4 By Rick Catlin Viva Italia Italian Chef Francesco Mucci has the real thing at his Via Italia restaurant at 6777 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The Italians food should be real. Francesco is a native of Italy and gradu- ated from the prestigious Bari School of Culinary Arts. After spending 28 years in Europe *as a head chef, including a stint as the special events chef for the Porsche fam- ily of automotive fame, Francesco got an offer three years ago to open an Ital- ian restaurant in Sarasota. He and his SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE This enchanting home looks like it came from a Coastal Living magazine. Tropical para- dise with private gardens and in-ground pool. Just steps from the shores of the Gulf beaches! Now offered at $1,400,000, Screen 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 Just visiting paradise? Thi Islander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL-the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. It's almost as good as a letter from home! Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: Sw,w.jslander.org Real Italian flavor Chef Francesco Mucci recently opened the Via Italia restaurant at 6777 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin business partner also opened Villa Francesco on U.S. 41 in the same city.. But Via Italia will be his finest cre- ation, he proclaimed. Fact is, he loves to create his own uwislander~org dishes, including Orrecchiette La Francesca, which is pasta with sweet Italian sausage and Francesco's own seasoning. Restaurant patrons have already made his special sauteed grouper a house favorite, along with Francesco's fresh salads, stuffed pasta, veal. and chicken dishes. All pasta is hand-made on the premises for fresh flavor. Francesco also has a fully stocked wine cellar with the'finest Italian wines. "I have a very good name in Sarasota," said Francesco. "So, it's im- portant that I do things right at Via Italia. A lot of people are already driving from Sarasota to see me and enjoy the food. It's real Italian. I've opened a lot of res- taurants and trained a lot of chefs, but having my own restaurant is what I al-' ways wanted." Via Italia is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily\ except Monday. Take out service is available. For more informationo. call 792- 5332. SPECTACULAR VIEW 2BR/2BA Shell Point condominium overlooking the bayou, Key Royale bridge and bay. You'll love it! Features: carport, recreation building, tennis court, putting green, turnkey furnished. Won't last long! $525,000. *Jean Holmes Realty 778-2644 cell: 730-7017 mmislanderorg -..I - _. :- .... _-.._ . ,. f i" --:: -. :.. ::'=- : S{.-:'S .., .-' -. .. ...- Superlative craftsmanship enhances these 3BR/3BA land condos wih 2.300+ s+ of smart-wired living space, den/fourth bedroom,. three verandas, granite countertops, wood floo ing, nine-toot ceil- ings. crown molding and two-car garage Grand master suite with pi vate retreat, his/her walk-in closets, dual sink vanity, glass-block shower and Jacuuzi tub. Two to choose from starting at $795,900 WALK. 69 &... -.. .-" -.,- ., -U Recently reno.ated and tastefully decorated 2BRP3BA r.ownhouse with hardwood floors and caipeced bedrooms. Cook's kitchen with lots of storage Extended living area has huge screened deck overlooking large heated pool and garden with stairs to pool. Open decks on all levels Stunning water views! Come see this one' A good buy at $645.000. Call Liz Codola, Realtor rF 941-812-3455 UJUNCAN Real Estate Inc. S 310 Pin Avenue PO. Box 1299 Anna Maria, FL 34116 S Office n779304 Fax 779-0308 Ton Free 866-179-0304 ww.teamdiucan.com Harry's is tops Harry and Lynn Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens on Longboat Key accept the Manatee County. Chamber of Commerce 2004 award for best small business in their category of annual sales. Islander Photo: Courtesy MCCC Harry's is small business winner Harry's Continental Kitchens at 525 St. Judes Drive on Longboat Key was recently honored as the 2004 Mana- PLEASE SEE BIZ, PAGE 25 SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 I GULF VIEW SPECTACULAR! '~ -,! R:~~~ i . '*::'.~n~'`a~ 'i , . -vs-- 6;;** L*ji^1-" . This brand new 3BR/3BA showplace is tucked away on a quiet street in the village of Anna Maria, offering panoramic views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico! Offering a gen- erous 3,500 sf under roof, this first class hideaway includes custom kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, beautiful wooden floors and high textured,ceilings, several Gulfside balconies and a convenient tri-level elevator. Other features include Trex decking, storm proof windows, sturdy Hardiplank siding and a charming metal roof. There is still time to choose your own colors! Priced at $1,150,000. ' .~"" '' ' , . ::ls ; . ur u ' 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. SVIDEOUR BROCHURE Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com iii,;T l\. F,- DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! 4 ., I I'i I b ary e Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious 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-.'r.i.ed four-car garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert T i Broker- Realtor Tropical 725-1074 A oper I p-- ~~. .; P~";~g ~~ ~t~: ~3s_. PAGE 24 E JUNE 8, 2005 N THE ISLANDER I -O A C C *M A*D a d = FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo:.Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Always sales racks. Pine Avenue, Arina Maria. (941) 779-2733. SALE AT NIKI'S Gifts & Antique Mall, Weekly spe- cials: Miniature porcelain dolls 55-percent off; Waterford crystal 60 percent off; Abalone necklaces, rings and earrings 50 percent off; select gifts, art and antiques 25 to 75 percent off. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.' YARD SALE: 9am-lpm Saturday, June 11 only!' Furniture and lots of good stuff. Corner of Palm and North Shore Drive, Anna Maria. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, S(813).890-1904. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you appreciate someone who believes in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals. Nicole Skaggs Island Specialist W A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 SToll Free: 800-237-2252 ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experi- ence the Island on your computer. Available at The Islander, or purchase ohline or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50.0Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for'more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GIFT SHOP: Great mom-and-pop opportunity in outstanding resort area. Good location, good lease. Just $238,000, including inventory. Confidentiality agreement required for details. Longview Realty, (941) 383-6112. 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. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, (941)720-141.1. ADULT CATSin desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774.. . LOST: SNORKELING GEAR in white net bag at Bayfront Park beach on Saturday, May 21. Reward! (727) 421-6583. WANTED: BOAT LIFT for 25-foot runabout. 8 foot, 6 inch beam, 5,000 Ibs. Owner, retired school teacher. Call (941) 798-3809. SAILBOAT FOR SALE: 1990 32-foot Beneteau, 17-hp diesel inboard, furling jib, safety equipment, propane stove, radio, VHF. Bimini over cockpit. (863) 646-2452. 25-FOOT PONTOON: No motor, trailer needs repair. New Bimini top. Docked at 8310 Marina, Anna Maria.. $500. (941) 761-3565. Cindy M. Jones GRI, CRS, Sale Associate I 4DUNCAN Real Estate, Inc. f779-0304 773-9770 S310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria TORTUGA INN BEACH RESORT SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA! BUY ONE OR BOTH! MiT&0e R nt R nethe o In ths lanid." i ,amW 0TVrS1i11p (4)ppo:tinxty lOW Al3dbl(. zn.r M IM h V .lwnh CiuM o &-rrBLray vifn s. 5.1p-tmcku floort PUIi 1C r gtu.1 gcml! pi ..uper IT lls trum lite p3 I 'IvoItt Gult hua? (jSarmra RSPid'av. ewdh v.I ptc F' 'I" iuth~l% .wd a's COIaldrs. Pnv: .dokrL%% k Ihb14 buait slip~ tvidlatbleki ,de, 1 lo!.h1 nintm.ted 11)y RQ i~rtC,)utczaInc'eIi-ot irnw l Consr siction ppricing Lrallaible I6IMao$l1 :i, Why buy "half" when you can have entire duplex for the same price? 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. BOi NGIS'UMMIERNTL BU IN ,-ELIN EN IN ? E ANHE P Foru e fute nf1aincl Er ii s nie SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS $100 Donation for each blood unit to the donors charity of choice: Anna Maria Island Community Center Anna Maria Island Privateers West Manatee Fire & Rescue Volunteers Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation F -i u l' ]i '. i Pine no venueAvel a my .Salof St. -i~f I bC"AJ , Marina (A\ Pointe Ttoi Tle Islander b -r. '-1 77- 77S I .~ ni Mow ~l eiola BPoi on 5)j ni 'The -",:.d. -amde5 '. 54,-'141 ir 'Ar, l ,.' w MR, X -NIEll N-I Jane 11,12 9 glain -"I' ' I I ..~ .L i ~-, *- _ ~L? ----- -- -- C r-ls. - THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 0 PAGE 25 Island biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 tee County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year in category. Harry's was named the winner over 49 other businesses. Owners Harry and Lynn Christensen started their business in 1979 as a small take-out service. The full restaurant was added'in 1985. -In accepting the award, Harry paid tribute to Lynn, saying, "She's the back- bone of everything. She runs the busi- ness," while he's content to do the cook- ing. The couple credited their staff with the success of the restaurant and the award. A number of staff have been at Harry's for 17 years since its inception. "The end result is a team effort that excels in creating great food and provid- ing superb service for patrons," Harry said. For more information on Harry's, call 383-0777. Radio talk show at Duffy's Duffy's Tavern at the intersection of 59th Street and Marina Drive in Holmes Beach will host the "Henry Raines and Friends" radio talk show from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. The show is heard onWWPR 1490 AM radio and on WDCF 1350 AM radio. UPS now at Island Real Estate Island Real Estate recently teamed up with United Parcel Service to offer a 24-hour drop box at the company's loca- tion at 6101 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. Supplie- .-c pro% ided \ ith the box. Hayes JH l joins SKY Former Island V resident Terry 4 Hayes has joined Sthe sales staff of SKY Sotheby's International Realty in Sarasota, where she will specialize in Anna Maria Island properties. Islander Photo: Courtesy ofTBCC Brian is back Islanders driving to Palmetto can now enjoy a taste of home when they get hungry. After selling his two Sunnyside Cafe locations one in Holmes Beach and the other in Cortez 15 months ago, Brian Schultz is back in the restaurant business. Brian Schultz recently opened Brian's Corner Deli and Cafe at 727 Seventh St. in Palmetto in the Corner Plaza shopping center. "Breakfast is still our specialty," said Brian, "but we're also offering real Chicago-style Italian beef on our lun- cheon sandwiches. We've also got the genuine Chicago bakery buns and we have daily specials." He'd like all his old friends from the Island to stop in for a visit. "If you'go across the Green Bridge, we're at the corer of Seventh Street and Eighth Street. And. the food is just great," beamed Brian. Brian's is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 729-6556 for more information. Realty Raves Heather and Jennifer Abstenwere were recent honored by Gulf-Bay Re- alty at 5309 GulfDrive in Holmes Beach as the company's top selling and listing agents for May. Island Real Estate at 6101 Marine Drive in Holmes Beach has named Marianne Correll as its top listing agent for May 2005, while Tom Nelson won top selling agent honors. For more infor- mation on Island Real Estate, call 778- 6066. Real estate sales 2412 and 2503 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, a 12,476 sfla / 17,649 sfur 25 unit Gulffront hotel/motel built in 1978 was sold 05/09/05, G & G Motel Asso- ciates Inc. to S&S Beach Properties LLC for $7,100,000. 426 Magnolia Ave., Anna'Maria a 2,200 sfla 3bed/2bath/2car home built in 2005 on a 52x145 lot was sold 05/13/05, J.E. Murray Builder Inc. to McCormick for $819,000; list $829,000. 611 Emerald Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,728 sfla / 2,436 sfur 2bed/2bath/lcar canalfront home built in 1969 on.a 95x115 lot was sold 05/11/05, Basler to Sato for $610,000. 223 Gladiolus St., Anna Maria, a 1,596 sfla /1,959 sfur 3bed/3bath/lcar canalfront pool home built in 1969 on a 75x106 lot was sold 05/13/05, Kee to Phelps Properties LLC for $600,000. 201 54th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,176 sfla / 2,320 sfur 4bed.2bath home built in 1947 on a 71x120 lot was sold 05/10/05, Ksiazek to Sayko for $565,000. 4808 Gulf Drive. Holmres' Beach, a 1,976 sfla / 2,060 slur 3bed/4bath triplex built in 1953 on a 100x90 lot was sold 05/10/ 05, Safos to Island Restoration 5 LLC for $537,500; list $575,000. 6200 Flotilla Drive, Unit 253, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes-Beach, a 1,622 sfla /1793 sfur 3bed/2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 05/12/05, King to Blevens for $535,000. 102 Third St. N., Bradenton Beach, a 928 sfur 1bed/1bath home built in 1946 on a 50x103 lot was sold 05/12/05, Thompson to Massik for $510,000; list $519,000. 6200 Flotilla Dr., Unit 267, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach a 985 sfla /1,377 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 05/10/05, Johnson to Daughtery for $479,900; list $479,900. 2310 Gulf Dr. N., Unit 203, Shell Cove condo, Bradenton Beach, a 2bed/lbath 651 sfur Gulffront condo built in 1981 was sold 05/13/05, Hornyak to Welcome- for $479,000; list $479,000. 2409 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, a i,674 sfla / 2,529 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex built in 1985 on a 50x100 lot was sold 05/09/ 05, Degaris to Atwater for $465,000. 2204 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, a 1,148 sfla / 1,520 sfur 3bed/2bath duplex built in 1958 on a 50x105 lot was sold 05/10/ 05, Denham to Lucas for $423,000. 3501 Sixth Ave., Unit A, Holmes Beach, a 1,340 sfla / 1,400 sfur 3bed/2bath half duplex built in 1972 on a 45x100 lot was sold 05/10/05, Mitchell.to Bachard for $340,000. 3705 E. Bay Drive, Unit 116, Sunbow Bay, Holmes Beach, a 1,121 sfla/1,222 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 was sold 05/ 12/05, JMJ LLC to Tomasovic for $330,000. 2211 Avenue B,. Bradenton Beach, a 1,011 sfla / 1,071 sfur 2bed/1bath half du- plex built in 1969 on a 50x100 lot was sold 05/13/05, Connors to Young for $200,000. 830 and 834 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, a 100x222 and a 100x224 bayfront lots were sold 05/19/05, Deporre to WK Developers Inc. for $3,550,000; list $5,000,000. 6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 6,232 sfla /8,156 sfur 14-unit hotel/motel built in 1973 on a 107x158 lot was sold 05/ 06/05, Davis Land Development LLC to Beach Inn Partners LLC for $2,940,000. 408, 412 and 418 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, two 52x100 lots and a 66x110 lot were sold 05/17/05, Island Marine LLC to Gryboski for $1,825,000. 105 66th St., Holmes Beach, a 800 sfla /1,120 sfur 2bed/2bath home built in 1951 on a 50x108 lot was sold 05/05/05, Davis to Beach Inn Partners II LLC for $1.650.000. 1955 Gulf Dnve N.. Bradenion Beach, a 2,876 sla 3610 slur 6bed.4Dath duplex built in 1998 on a 50x100 lot was sold 05/16/05, Stalleti to Martin for $765,000; list $795,000. 205 72nd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,312 sfla / 1,504 sfur 3bed/2bath pool home built in 1971 on a 61x105 lot was sold 05/19/05, Hawkins to Walker for $710,000; list $729,000. 210 Gulf Drive S., Unit B, The Capri, Bradenton Beach, a 900 sfla / 1,042 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 2001 was sold 05/18/05, Douglass to Noriega for $670,000; list $699,900. Compiled by Jesse Brisson, broker/asso- ciate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach. He can be reached at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed on the Web at islander.org. Copyright 2005. I % Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. Thinking about Selling? Call me to learn more about a no commitment listing agreement that you can cancel anytinm if you're unhappy with my " performance. I .srive to be the most knowledgeable, experienced. professional Realtor on the Island and 'miwilling to put my . ski/ls to the test. Guaranteed! Call Jesse Brisson Broker-Associate (941) 713-4755 KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT COLDUI MB{c (941) 751-1155 FLORIDANA $69,900 2BR 2BA mobile home in a pet and chil- dren friendly park! Community pool and ci ubhouse. Washer/dryer. IB 507060. A-OID REMODELING $299,500 Fron'i the roof in 2003 to the new appli- .rice, this ri.,nth, thi 2BR 'B \ h.-me is . le new. Jt-i nimoc in and avoid the lemi-deling drLudlcr,. Gieci Village GicLen location. IB50 i >h.- 6(16 Ilanatee .Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155. (800) "-8-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com This pampered beauty is only 225 yards from the beach. The main house is 2BD/2BA ujd.jlui with lots of extras, very private patio with a covered J.jiCu::j ^iiacr'i mother-in-law apartment, 1BR/ 1BA. I virng room, patio and separate entry. Oi:eredi .11 1649,90., Ramona Glanz RE/N1MLX Excellence ;a- S941 383-9700 Sramiona ra nionaglanz.co :. ra Ilona@'ra nona glanIIz.coll I'' ,l J 1, j lpa a a IIII ~lljlill~llII jill jlllll '?-i11 I I Illlil 1111?111!; ?:1:11 l lljllldh I 'pjI jf.. Ii -~-l~l~~eg~i I II I( :CIil~lj l'1 I CIlIlll Fll, [1I C I1I II Ii I ''I"' jlI n~l.~ i'l~:lIn il' ~III h- 111 1 "jl RV7--: "MThe Gardenia r.l,ire-r ,n :r,- :r, Th ih n: H ibi ls u Cj.ir.l:l -. ,rll -tr ", I' 1, ,,'.- iF ] = Ih- ) Inn" IIC I-n j JC-nnl i-Ij I I I- u: 1 -l 1 -ll 1: 1- ll u1 .9f", $. .tit~t :~ ~ ~~ ~~.~ ."_, ,,!':' ..~9, l Lodngbou Key. F134228- JLJJ~~gj~~ 7L-I" ~91i34W3 54(B0fl3 65kls (9_4-1t) 9'2-ZO)-3O3K' Call Chris and John 941-778-6066 rsT / S REAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw, s__^ or ANN MA A ts AND, ~,C. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach . J =F -., PAGE 26 M JUNE 8, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER r-*a '~ J~ -7 BOAT SLIP NEEDED for 4 1/2-foot draft sailboat. Holmes Beach or Anna Maria. Power and water availability preferred. (863) 646-2452. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com. $12,900 or best offer. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. REAL ESTATE: Tired of paying office fees? Two experienced agents needed for fast-paced, high traffic Island office. Top splits, sign-on bonus. Call Wedebrock Real Estate today! "Personalized, not franchised." Call Joe Pickett, (941) 383-5543: NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. ALL POSITIONS: Caf6 on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Apply in person. SALES ASSOCIATE: Seeking reliable individual for busy hardware store, must enjoy working with customers. Full-and part-time positions available. No evenings. Apply in person at Home True Value Hardware, 5324 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Condominiumr on Longboat Key has opening in building maintenance. Applicant should have experience in all phases of building maintenance and have knowledge of basic pool care. Call (941) 383-3571 9am-3pm for an appointment. PROPERTY MANAGER: excellent eating potential! Fast-growing Holmes Beach real estate office needs friendly, licensed salesperson. Full time, flexible hours. Call (94,1) 778-6849, or fax resume to 779-1750. Island Vacation Properties LLC. NOW HIRING FOR two positions: Experienced deli person and night cashier wanted. Apply at Jessie's Island Store between 8am-3pm. 5424 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 'V. -_______ 1 'T -- GULFFRONT CONDO FOR SALE! 2BR/2BA, laundry room, completely updated. In a Gulf- to-bay complex with heated pool. 1 elevator, plenty of parking. Walk to Bridge Street, piers, shops. $429,000. YVONNE HIGGINS, PA. EALTOPR LICENSED TO SELL REAL ESTATE IN FLORIDA 941-518-90035 frMea m Property Management and Leasing Manatee AILS as of06101/05 Total island Properties For Sale: 199 (SFR, Condo. Duplex) Median Price: $829,500 ....Total Pending: 126 Median Price: $699,000 Total Sold Since 1/1/05:191 Median Price: $560,000 Call usfor Annual and Seasonal Rentals 5 4 Gulfstream W44. Realty Judy 1arkhoff 941-778-7777 Realtor -866-266-9911 Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School S -. -' "- "--' -. .,-- '- -.-_. T - ._ .. ,. . '. : 0:. ,. -._..- .:.. ,' -. , FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE person for Longboat Key resort. Must have reliable transportation and work Saturdays. Good pay and benefits. Call (941) 383-2428 for appointment. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for family-run resort. Part-time, weekends a must. (941) 778-1503. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! 4014 Mana unve, noimes ueacn uuuu,,, ,Lm.Om SThe lbsten Team Heath' i Professional REALTORS rrepreunting buNrs and seller, I irh Heather nP.A. J, ennifer Absteni, P.A. 941-807-661 ones, egrty, Results 941-345-7002 HeatherAbsten@yahoo.com Jennifer Abstern@msr.com Brand New Construclion Under $800,000 with Pool Tw\o new Key Westst-style town homes under consti utioni. 3BR'2.5BA, wto-car garage. metal rool,hardy plank siding, Exergrain decking, granite coLunters. 20-foot cellins m in l\ii airea. 9-l'ool -4-inch ceilings in inaiter bedroom and toi zone air condmlionlng. $799,0001. Call for more deitilsI GULFVIEW ARCHITECT'S DREAM HOME Executive Anna Maria home with views of the Gulf of "'- Mexico. Experience paradise in.luxury one house off the beach on a quiet, desirable location. This home offers 3BR/ : r - 2BA, hardwood flooring, quality doors, windows and fix- 'C i tures, custom cabinetry, Corian breakfast bar, custom light- ing, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. Tastefully furnished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. BRING YOUR BOAT SHOES AND YOUR FLIP-FLOPS! .. .? 300 feet from the beach! Completely renovated home 1 'l with heated pool surrounded by lush, tropical land- scaping. Beautiful flooring, natural stone and red Oak. Tastefully turnkey furnished. Perfect beach house! Separately deeded deep water boat dock included! $829,000. lm =.EEo ^ ! DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX ) Great location. 2BR each side, screened lanai,.new land- B - scaping and a fresh new look. Just one and a half blocks . from the beach! Great investment property or seasonal home with rental potential. $589,000. S ulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach ^^y ^ t~e e^wwt~eet "d^e6 $100 Donation for each blood unit to the donors charity of choice: Anna Maria Island Community Center Anna Maria Island Privateers West Manatee Fire & Rescue Volunteers Wildlife Edueation and Rehabilitation Bene'fitin, the Florida Blood Servi-ces marina to, e The Islander * ree. ')IO..t'Iit).''II. I..d Itimni:. 'I bree bloodmobile~ll locatiobs:S Alima 'Mria a tMarina Pointe Sforar I'l on pine Avecnle. Hiolmes B-acl' -a The Islasnde, 5404 Marin-a Drive. Bradentin-mi leikh at (lie lB'o.b ehit jc.20, P0 fl h r. N. *. .... ......... ..,- I . .......... I.i .:l.. *.. .; , HEATHER HILLS Affordable, spacious, open, bright and well maintained 2BR/2BA home with large kitchen and breakfast bar. Newer appliances, air-conditioner and hot water heater. offered at $82,900. For more information... Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9687 or Laura McGeary 941-704-3708 Cnldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. r . . . . 4 P- - ---~ I it anFifthjAnn"*ql 'dw*de -"Iood ]Dr'o I) ive F ' THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 0 PAGE 27 .E A R A S S I F I E D KIS ORHRESEVCE-CninedSRVCE onine CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Zachary, (941) 779-9783. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496, NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen will make and deliver sandbags to your Island residence. Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. 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, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. S:Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE .YOU! Shopping, medical appointments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! pf . Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 tax (941) 778-0595 e-mail SurfsideRealty@aol.com www.surfside-realty.us Scott and Tammy Barr 713-7200 Jonathan Wright 812-0239 Robin Cox 730-3169 Direct Gulffront ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. BAREFOOT ESTATE MANAGEMENT: Home management/watch, housekeeping, maintenance. (941) 730-53-18. TOM'S WINDOWS:. Door and window repair/re- placement. Plus, get your hurricane panels now! Cut, primed and installed with easy-mount fasteners. $78/sheet, first story. (941) 730-1399. E-mail metrohs@msn.com. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. -Over., 30. years- experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." '(941) 778-4561. MIKE & KATHY'S Cleaning Service: Providing a standard of excellence for all your interior, exterior and window cleaning needs. Residential or vacation rentals. (941) 722-4358. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. L Mike VT Norman ;.* Realty ic 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax Kathy Caserta 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home Realtor, GRI, CRS (941) 704-2023 Cell ELITE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: Providing quality commercial and residential cleaning services, party help, bartending, etc. Call Maria and Steven, (941) 753-9906. VIOLIN LESSONS: GROUP, private, in-home. Start June 13. Contact Pam, Rowlett School's teacher, member Anna Maria Island Orchestra. (941) 794-3145. E-mail pgreen10@tampabay.rr.com. DO YOU NEED tree work done on your property? We can help! Call Lew, (941) 755-5559. SerVing the Island seven years. MARK'S PRESSURE-Washing and detail service: Residential, Marine, RV. Best prices guaranteed with: written estimate! Mark Scaperotta, (941) 544-1066. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Custom portraits, weddings, beach photography. (941) 447-8892. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning.to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and'residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Is- land. since 1987. For dependable, honest and per- sonalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052. SANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- .:-ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2741, FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. THERE"S A TREASURE HIDING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND -1 SLET "MEL". FIND IT FOR YOU! ,"(1aLAtD "' 1- VA.ATEIN 'W..--"E 3001 Gulf DrPRiveERHolmes. Beach, Fl 3421 3001 Gulf Drive -- Holmes Beach, -FI 34217 INVESTORS . SGREAT.MONEY MAKER SOne year old05BR/5BA, four-car garage and , , .- 1 elevator. Outside spiral staircase leading -. S" down to lush -3I:d1 piri area overlooking " bay. Beautifully furnished and tiled _. . throughout. Private dock and great fishing.. ' ... Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week,. with excellent rental isiorly in pla" : ISLAND DUPLEX:Steps to beach. Offered at $715,000 be- $2,490,000. 33Virtual tour: fore remodeling continues. Investors and builders bring your .. www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor. imaginations. Gulfviews possible. 2BR/1 BA on large corner lot. i SUTTON GROUP REALTY Anne Hb1er, Realtor (941) 713-9835 REO R.. ". .MN \'v lcorr, r.L. one-ol-a-kind bli0ront pir'idlie' Irr ri art, - and d:cli,.hthully pla..fjl cutlom honi.: lcitcd r. [Ihe soulh . end oflAnna Mjr-i Islind just one black Irom the Gulf Thi, stunning residrice features Trt';n djtiil' throuJghout ind A [h creatrvi u.e of natural materials. lichh and color blend r together [o create: .in utheraric .ork oft ,rt Highlihts include. bo.:t d.,ck ne~w si.iEaall Indoncc.ian couriard with ,pectacular v-.,ter ..all and opcr p.ol0 witVh Waterfall private and sepIrate guest quarter,. h.ird.tooled tE-k' kitchen cabinets Austrtlian granite, hand-painted cI.:s hand- S plastered walls. hand-carved Irndan doors, circular srcalways i and, balconies, inrd 360-dcgree watcr views i rnm the .ffc c hide.awae Sir,oa ,a MLS 271645. Manatee MLS s505567o Offered at $2,.590,000 KEY ROYALE. Million dollar bay panoramas can be yours!, Take advantage is this incredible Anna Maria Island opportunity. Full bay view lot in very desirable community. Fully landscaped and ready for new custom home. Boat dock allowed; MAR #505818 Reduced! $1,890.500 Virtual Tours & Photos www.skysarasota.com SKY Sothel INTERNATIONAL Wlkli iiOd ill -k4. ..74r.^ 1 , j -- i ~. r. HOLMES BEACH. Brand re.v Ke.- West island-style home with tropical pool, open design, high-end custom finishes, 3 BR,2 BA. Completed in 3 months. SAR #273743 Offered at $791.000 Terry Hayes' bys (941) 66-8777 REALTY 3 6 8 -. ..a-t C~. ?wrrl .,,... I:fl ,r bd-II. * ~~: iic. ~~s~_ :;; Charming cottage built on low-rise pilings in 1955...ideal for Gulfside and ahead of it's time with a lovely open plan, beamed ceilings plus bedrooms with private, direct Gulf views! Later renovation provides bright kitchen with breakfast nook and lovely deck for outdoor din- ing and beach access. In "quaint" Anna Maria and a true tropical island getaway! Owner motivated, submit an offer. Asking $1,500,000. SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com - -- -- I- I -y~ . ';'' PAGE 28 0 JUNE 8, 2005 U THE ISLANDER -Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of I Se'rvica Quality & Dependable Service. S ServiCe Call us for your landscape 778,1345 and hardscape needs. 78 3Licensed & Insured lH dflr MInTING 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 T Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist -.. :... Replacement Doors and Windows ,. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 IWAGNER REALTY '2217 CULF DIVE NOQTH DADENTON EACII. FL 34217 SINC\ 1939 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246* 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com BAY WEST E LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LAUNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton 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 FIVE STAR AUTO BODY SDodge Volkswagen Hyundai General Motors European Asian Specialist (941) 751-0122 or 75b-5152 4901 15th Street East Brodenton ..... We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct.sanitizing Maintenance (941) 746-4191 OCEAN-AIRE CONDITIONING, INC. RA0034333 S. ... L EXPERTS. Retired Class "A" Building Contractor experienced in custom tile and light carpentry. No job is too small. Creative and easy to work with. "I love working with my tools" CallAI (941)748-6146 ---B---- ------- H ff---- r firiS Anyone can take a picture.. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.com NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping; cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn landscape maintenance, shell, planting, clean-ups, palms trimmed. Fiee estimates. References, insured. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and Installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SSHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. 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. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941)' 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for-hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial,. interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- Sing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. DON'T FORGET! The Islander has "mullet" T- shirts. Stop in our office at 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach or order online www.islander.org. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA-DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, couritertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711.., TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service.-Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. MASON: 27 YEARS of experience. All masonry work and repair. Cinderblock work, brickwork, 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. Insured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or.795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations,, kitchens, bathrooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall repairs, hand and spray texturing, acoustic ceilings, painting, tiling and shower doors. Clean, honest, reliable. Free estimate. Credit cards accepted. F.A.W. Remodeling, (941) 586-4695. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for.a fre.e. in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. 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 .Apartments, (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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! I* 'Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" ISLANDER CLASSIFIED SEVIE otiue T -OM IPOVMET otiue t: ~ 1-- ---h.. ,.,,.,...,--- ISLAND RCASIID SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two.minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard *setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/ weekly or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. NEW FURNISHED 2BR/2BA 55-plus, across from beach. Furnished. Annual $1,150/month, seasonal $2,200/month. (941) 725-1074. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH: 1BR duplex avail- able March 2005. Steps to beach and shopping. Refurbished and nicely decorated. Small pet OK. Accepting 2006 reservations. (941) 807-5626. WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, 1BR/1 BA, $500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/ week; island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Northwest Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $950/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Cristin Curl at Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/1BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e- mail captko462@aol.com. WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide variety of condos/houses starting at $1,500/month. Annual rental 2405 Avenue B, 2BR/2BA, $1,000/month; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA, villa, pool, tennis, $1,200/month; townhouse with garage, $1,500/ month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA furnished condo. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,700/ month. (708) 532-2149. RENT 2BR/2BA inclusive turnkey, $1,000; 3BR/ 2BA pobl home built in 2000; 3BR3BA villa, pool, tennis. Coastal Properties, (941) 794-1515. 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: 2BR half duplex, washer/dryer hookup, carport, $900/month; 2BR/2BA, $725/ month; 1BR/1BA, $650/month. Dolores Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. No pets. OLD BRIDGE VILLAGE: Bradenton Beach, third floor 3BR/3BA. Cable, high-speed Internet, heated pools, hot tub. A great view! $4,000/month. Please call (918) 348.0961. MARINERS COVE: Annual unfurnished 3BR/ 2.5BA bayfront unit with fabulous views and 2,158 sf of living area. Gated community with heated pool, tennis, elevator and protected deep-water boat dock. Call Dave Moynihan, Realtor/owner, (941) 778-2246 or 720-0089. GULFFRONT: FURNISHED updated 1 BR/1 BA on the sand with cable TV, phone. Walk to shops and dining. Weekly or monthly rentals. (941) 713-1983. ANNUAL RENTALS: ONE month free rent includ- ing utilities! Efficiency, $690/month, plus $690 se- curity deposit; 1 BR/1 BA, $740/month, plus $740 security deposit; 2BR/1BA, $950/month, plus $950 security deposit. Call Jerry 8am-8pm, (941) 524-5205 or 448-8100. ANNUAL EFFICIENCY apartment: Holmes Beach. Near beach, shopping, library. No pets. First, last, security. Call (941) 778-7039. CORTEZ COTTAGE fully furnished, nice breezy, quiet area. Seasonal, $900/month, $500/week, $100/night. (941) 778-8168 or 794-5980. www.divefish.com. CANALFRONT HOME WITH boat dock: 3BR/2BA with two-car garage in Coral Shores, $1 550/month, includes lawn care. (815) 351.-5052. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria. Elegant 4BR/3BA. French Normandy home, two houses from beach on quiet street. Available now through May 2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202. FURNISHED RENTAL for six to eight months, June- January. Newly renovated and decorated 2BR/2BA. Bradenton Beach condo, Runaway Bay. $1,500/ month. Nonsmoking, no pets. (941) 355-4027. DIRECT GULFFRONT HOME: 2BR/1BA with pris- tine beaches at your back door. $2,000/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA duplex. Fully furnished, close to the beach. $1,200/month, plus utilities. Owner, (941) 761-3308. DOWNTOWN SARASOTA: 2BR/2BA bayview condo on eighth floor. Wonderful location and great amenities. Annual, $2,900/month. Island Real Estate, (941.) 778-6066. PRIVATE GULF BEACH: 1BR/1BA condo with pool, bayside fishing dock, clubhouse, fully furnished, 55-plus. Seasonal $1,800/month or an- nual $1,200/month. Owner, (813) 681-7229. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! NORTHWEST BRADENTON: Pine Bay Forest, 2BR/2BA condo with vaulted ceilings and screened lanaL Annual $1,000/month. Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. CHARMING KEY ROYALE house: 2BR/2BA with den, updated kitchen, tropical pool area with heated spa and two boat lifts. Annual rental,$2,200/month, plus utilities. Available Aug. 1. Call (941) 730-1086. HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. 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Date Name shown on card: IBilling address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill E-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] The Islander Fax: 941 778-9392 5404 Marina Drive TH e Islan der Phone: 941 778-7978 S Holmes Beach FL 34217, ll Isla E-mail classifieds@islander.org L: ns -- i ; -- - - - - - - ---~ THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 8, 2005 M PAGE 29 PIfI WVTiG yElaineDeffen6arf/h "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 778-5594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 7 778-3468 James King Painting & Renovation For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Corte, Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. SFaux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Watts Towing 24-Hour Towing ..;--- All accidents o. Break Downs 0* Special Requests 751-0122 756-5152 After Hours 737-6089 Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants, . mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. -- - Call Junior, 807-1015 Advertise here and reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20! The Islander Call 778-7978 Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? Call Michelle or Steve today! .. Prudential Michelle Musto Steve Watson 941-809-3714 Palms Realty 941-518-6096 www.micdellemusto.com www.myrealtorstevewatson.com Just visiting paradise? The slander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING .FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: June 20 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com PAGE 30 0 JUNE 8, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER I SI L" A N SSIFIED.Sl RETL-oniud rRA SATE IaFLORIDA CASSFIDS PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA bayfront condo. Light and bright, community pools, tennis, guarded gate, assigned covered parking. Annual, $1,200/month.. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. RETIRED COUPLE LOOKING for two-yearlease on your canalfront home. Can pay $1,500/month. Will pay two years in advance. References. (941) 739-8077. RECENTLY REMODELED unit in heart of Holmes Beach. All new interior. $650/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/1BA Anna Maria, $765/ month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate for details,'(941) 778-2307. CHARMING TURNKEY furnished 1BR apartment, half block to beach. $400/week or $1,200/month. Call (941) 778-4451. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA hquse, large canal, Holmes Beach. $2,000/month plus security deposit. (941) 545-6118. VACATION RENTALS in the Village of Cortez. Ador- able 2BR updated apartments in a very quiet setting. Walk and bicycle the 75 acres of preservation trails around the village. Stroll to great local fish restaurants and still only one mile to the beach! Well behaved pets allowed. Call Carol, Green Real Estate, for more information, (941) 778-0455. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL rental: 1 BR/1 BA duplex, one block to the Gulf and on Lake LaVista bayou. One person, nonsmoking, pet possible. $745/month. Call (941) 778-9158. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA half duplex in Holmes Beach. $875/month, landlord pays .water, trash. Call (773) 398-4708. SPACIOUS ISLAND VILLA: 2BR/2BA split plan with Florida room, garage and laundry. 1,300-plus sf. Fruit trees, walk to White Avenue beach. Annual, $1,275/ month. Unfurnished. (941) 745-0959 or 778-1589. ROOMMATE WANTED for summer and potentially year long. Pool. Partially furnished. Just across the street from the beach. $425/month, including all utili- ties. (941) 545-0486: SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 7' ;.' i.'. 502 72r , .. Holmee 79-2113 id Street s Beach PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake condo- miniums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $309,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. BEAUTIFUL TURNKEY 1BR or possibly 2BR mobile home. Close to beach and completely remodeled. Low lot rent. $79,900. (941) 704-6947. BEAUTIFUL TURNKEY Mobile home. Steps from the Intracoastal. 1-2BR/1i5BA. Low lot rent. $59,900. (941) 704-6947. WESTBAY POINT & Moorings: Anna Maria's finest and most private community. Near Gulf, next to pool, tennis. First-floor end unit. 2BR/2BA, updated. Bay view. Principals only. $479,000. (800) 696-3050. MOUNT VERNON CONDO: 2BR/2BA, kitchen, baths upgraded. Lake and bay views. Boating community. Clubhouse, pool. $325,000. (941) 761-8477. 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. GOLDEN GATE POINT townhouse. Rare investment opportunity. View marina, Ritz, downtown. Near St. Armands Circle and Lido Key beaches. $385,000. (941) 792-0509. WESTBAY POINT & Moorings: Phase I, end unit with view of Skyway bridge. Carport, deeded boat slip, turnkey. (941) 778-5087. VILLAGE GREEN: 55-plus, 2BR/2BA plus den. 1,913 sf, kitchen upgrades, walk-in shower, community pool. No brokers. $279,900. (941) 761-8515 for appointment. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. On the beach condo for sale. View, view and more view, beach and Gulf views from every room. Out the front door onto the beach, no arduous trek. Totally new from the studs out. Pristine. $899,000. Principles only. (717) 392-4048. . I '" ".- _r-i - For all your buying and selling needs, call Sue Carlson or Dennis Clark SAn Island Place Realty 941-779-9320 , 4111 Pine Ae Anna Maria Paraise ealt 77-4800 - 11 Na. ,-Atii re~* aiarf , 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. 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. TRIPLE TREASURE Breezy, beachy income producing triplex across from the beach. Up- stairs, a cozy 1BR/1BA with great reading porch and massive sun deck. Downstairs are two 2BR/1BA units. Ample parking, tons of Mexican tile, newer kitchens and baths. A must see. $659,000. Call Nicole Skaggs at 778-4800 or 795-5704. beach access. Upstairs unit with parking be- low. $925,000. Contact Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Completely remod- eled island duplex. 3BR/2BA on both sides. Beautiful ceramic tile throughout this breezy floorplan. Kitchens and baths newly updated, too. Turnkey and already rented for the sea- son. $1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at 713-4800. 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. ATTENTION "INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the Foothills of North Carolina. Deep-water lake with 90 miles of shoreline. 20 percent redevelopment dis- counts and 90 percent financing. No payments for one year. Call now 'for best selection. www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see the beau- tiful, peaceful mountains of western mountains. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. LAKEFRONT BARGAINS: Starting at $89,900. Gorgeous lakefront parcels. Gently sloping, pristine shoreline, spectacular views. Across from national forest on 35,000-acre recreational lake in east Tennessee. Paved roads, underground utilities, cen- tral water, sewer, excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3145, ext 617. Sunset Bay, LLC. VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS: Helena, Montana. 4.7 acres, $79,990. Ride out your backdoor to millions 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. East Alabama mountain property for sale one hour west of Atlanta in Piedmont, Ala. Great for enjoyment, or investment 15 acres, $54,250.00; 512 acres, $1,485,000. More information, call Gary McCurdy (526) 239-8001. FINCASTLE, VA: 75-acre estate featuring 3,760 sf manor home with dramatic views of Blue Ridge. Guest cabin, barns, garages, streams and pond. 15 minutes from -Interstate 81. $1,250,000. Bill Gearhart, Anne Lee Stevens. Coldwell Banker Townside, (540) 989-3311 640 ACRES: Tallahassee, Florida. Abundant wildlife surrounded by national forest. Beautiful creek. Excel- lent ranch sites. $3,900,000. (850) 576-5271 or cell, (850) 566-4325. Owner financing available. TENNESSEE LAKE PROPERTY from $24,900! 6.5- acre lot, $59,900; 27-acre lake estate, $124,900. Lake parcel and cabin package available, $64,90.0 (866) 770-5263, ext. 8, for details. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! Spectacular Interior Updates eeded No detail was over- S eedl looked in this 3BR/ BacrU j 2BA island home! This home offers awesome granite counters, beautiful travertine natural stone floors, all new appliances, paint, furniture, landscaping and much more! And, it's all less than a block to the beach! Call today for an appointment. $649,900. i"' '" :'":- Kimberly L. Clark, P.A. Sales Associate Realtor 941-447-9988 KimberlyClark realtor Syahoo.com j-iGulf-Bay Realty S941-778-7244 5309 Gulf Drive Hnlmes Bearh Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. Competitive rates. SLocal experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. SUp-front approval* at the time of application. SAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. SLoan amounts to $6 million. Construction financing available. S Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach pamvoorhees@ countrywide.com SCountrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. - I llgiliiV "Imawii THE ISLANDER M JUNE 8, 2005 I PAGE 31 ia Shore s R eat y Inc 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! f Coast Real Estate 150 Gulf Drive Northa Bradenton*Beach OPEN HOUSE Sunday June 12 2-4 pm NORTH END-Location, Location, Location! Great beach house at north end of Anna Maria. Steps to white sandy beaches of Bean Point. Two wood-burning fireplaces, one in living/family.area, one in master suite that has Gulf views from screened porch. New first floor roof in 2000. Price re- duced. Seller will look at offers. $400 credit to buyer at clos- ing for replacement refrigerator. Asking price $699,000. Please call Susan Hatch/Realtor, (941) 778-7616, evenings. 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com P "J-. REALTOR. 29Years of Professional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results PERIDIA GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY Rutenburg model 2BR/2BA plus den, ceramic tile, lanai. Super nice! $379,900 firm. MARTINIQUE SOUTH 1 BR/1 BA, spectacular view. $629,000. MANSION IN THE SKY Bayfront 5BR/5.5BA penthouse, '5000+ sf with guest quarters. $6,900,000. KEY ROYALE LOT 90x105. $795,000. Exclusive. 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 I' ; : Team Pinnacle Reputation ~ sources~ ResuCts SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Phone: 877-469-4753 Fax: 941-751-1728 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com No wonder in 34 years of International Real Estate, I have / ' never had a property not sell! r i.T!.. -- Island Aussie East Bay r Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.. Ho-Ees E _- -)41; 7''8-0700 (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com S~ -W low., A L -- - Wonderful Tiffany Place. .. .vv or me Guit tr.,mI 3~,, .rdteat~u.. -iig lui rarwer,~ Liplaired l r.:,ntioor ic, ., ->71 r .rrI courmlr uiop and wuc'd t.iri el- E..'.epic3rja de qr"i, arto cr lors A mlerroerr wioferfe...icn 11) 01)c'c0:MrL'S # 11-139-1 3BR/2BA TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO in G1 ulllr':rni c" ompl:. Feature: n.:I.- 'd ,-Ir.,,.l ,: lnh .]S n a p0, rl an.1 ....1: ,r\ 1.1 4'9') i:""i' t.lLStt 5',83I - ... .... *.*.- ,... ?S -- -- CHARMING. IMMACULATE 3.-BR2BA ro- car .1 rage h.rme wal rri ~ any S:phl:.l i.:aie I,'-usrie Bu.B itll-in crilnrn.ainmeni .:.enler mrr.lrrred ar.:ned wAsiis 'corfplete wir, ii glas srl..nr,g ,;289900 ..1LS, 50810i ' WATCH THE DOLPHINS ilump ircm th,: .Jre.: G ulrtroni upI.l:aIrr, urnri T.ota-ll', rer,,.:, aled .3poriOi.:. 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BRADENTON BEAC--- (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com ,,, Rendering TeaI pe t/ie ' 1 .The VILLAS AT HOLMES BEACH Nine distinctive residences with ..:-- .-'...--l expansive interiors, private elevator lobby and bayfront or bay-view terraces. SElegantly paved circular driveway leads to the restricted entry. Pre-wired for home theatre and sound system. Even your own two-car garage! Marketed S_ .: | in cooperation with R&J Realty by Karen Day at 941-778-2246. $2,500,000 A RARE FIND! Anna Maria Gull Front lol EXCLUSIVE TIDY ISLAND It peace and BecKy Smirth or Elli Starrell 778-2246 Iranalu"lit are on your agenda consider Iisi #504998. $2.0000000 singie-lamily 3-4BA 2 5BA home Complete maintenance free. galed community Much more.. Lois Horn. 722-224-16 508182. $1 315,000 ANNA MARIA HOME CLarmincmm 3BR3BA Ke., West-style remninisceni ol Swiss Famll, Rc.oinson. Large corner lot. quiet street. Lusn foliage. Fenced. New roof and kicl'en Privale dock privileges A must see! Melanie Johnson 704-7394 #50839)0 $895.000 TIFFANY PLACE Unique Gulrfrotn lownrouse vlri, greal Gull views Fully furnished 2BR 2.5BA 1610 SF 2 Dalcones, healed pool elevator and fabulous beach Dave Movnihan 778-2246 #503775 $819,500 II i REMARKABLE DUPLEX HOME Be your own landlord and live in Ihe elegant 3BR/2BA owners side and lease the 2BR'2BA. Updated with 18- inch lile, wood floors, new rool and new air con- ditioners. Two-car garage. Two miles from beach. Jane Tinswonh. 761-3100. 1504283. $599,000. KEY WEST NORTH Fabulous Gull and bay views from ihis lurnished 2BR/2BA unit in a small, extremely weil-built complex in 1999. Secured elevator and healed pool Dave Moynihan. 778-2246. #506335 $595,000 HOLMES BEACH BUNGALOW Charming 3BR'2BA beach bungalow. Brghl and sunny with open floor plan and carpon Shon walk, i, Gulf Beaches, near shopping and restaurants Sandy Greiner, 794-2246. #505859. $450,000. NOTHING BUT VIEW! Decorator touches are ihe bonus in Ihis 3BR,2BA condo oilering sweeping views 0o protected wetland area and Terra Ceia Bay! Kelly Belsle 751-0670. H508687 $419.900 - S ~ars;IpOOMM1111 gill a -01!j 1-Imm M. c m |