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Skimming the news ... "Much ado" very much the hit, page 16. Anna Maria Tie Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 37 July 20, 2005 FREE Fire causes $300K in damage to Anna Maria home By Rick Catlin u t Islander Reporter U A house fire Monday morning in Anna Maria to- 'tally destroyed a residence at 764 Jacaranda Ave. and caused smoke damage to three adjacent structures. It- was the second time in the past six weeks that a fire has ,. *devastated a house in the city. Inspector Kurt Lathiop of West Manatee Fire and. - Rescue said the initial investigation has not yet turned up ,, .the cause of the blaze, but it appears to have started in a storage room on the ground floor of the t o-sor) over parking house. r ,, - NAt thik point,. %e knott the rooand ared af oringin S storage roomni. and probably the cause \\ ill be left as un- ,determined. There \was just too nmuch tufff in there to- tell," Lathro p said. .., According to owner Joan Zak, she was across the ~I i street at a neighbor's hoLtse, while her husband, Bob " Dancey, had driven to a nearbN store when the fire broke .ON . out. Zak saw the blaze and tried to put it out with water but i ts unsuccessful. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but the fire had spread quickl\I.. U i' I "The house appears to be a total loss." said No L Lathrop, noting that the % ood-frame house was built according to flood-plain requirements established by the Federal Emergency Mamnagemeni AgehncN. No PLEASE SEE FIRE, NEXT PAGE Renourishment project starts moving sand By Paul Roat Sand finally started moving ashore from offshore Anna Maria Island Monday in an interim beach renourishment project prompted by four storms that swept by the Island last year and was delayed by an- other that threatened last \ eek. Larry Chapman. project manager for Goodloe Marine of Apollo Beach, contractor for the $4.S mil- lion project, said that "sand.should start moving ashore Monday night" from the start of the effort at 78th Street in Holmes Beach. The project will pipe sand from barrow sites off the northwest tip of the Island and from the sandbar off the northwest side of Longboat Pass onto the beach for most of the length of the western shore of Anna Maria Island. "Everything is on schedule," Chapman added as to the timetable for the 100-day-long project. The additional sand will replace beach 1lst during the four hurricanes that hammered Florida last summer and fall, with funding authorized by the U.S. Congress through a special act that will'eventually have 17 beaches in the state see sand replaced onshore. The quality of the sand will be monitored to ensure that rocks and other undesirable elements are kept to a minimum. It is expected, according to Goodloe representa- tives, that between 500 and 1,000 feet of beach should be added daily during the 24-hour-a-day operation that will run seven days a week. However, about 1,000 feet of beach will be roped off from beachgoers at the site of the sand outfall for safety reasons. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch volunteers will monitor the beach for nesting sea turtles and relocate nests as needed to avoid the beach project. Gone Despite a quick response from firefighters, the home on Jacaranda A e'IUC .in Anna .M i iuts 1i: ,'iid de- stroyed by afire early Monday morning. No one was injured in the blaze, although two cats perished. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann I ~~, 7 ~i~ -~~ *j '~ TOP NOTCH: 'On the Mountain' fourth weekly winner Ed Chiles sent this fantastic nature shot taken on his travels and the Top Notch judges agreed that "it's a winner." He will receive a "More Than a Mullet Wrapper" Islander T-shirt, a bottle of wine from Anna Maria Island Liquor & Wine and a lunch certificate from Minnie's Beach Cafe. The photo will go into a pool with other weekly winners eligible for the contest grand-prize package, including $100 from The Islander, a $50 gift certificate from Mister Robert's Resortwear, a premium bottle of champagne from Time Saver, dinnerfor two at Ooh La La! Bistro, and framing of their winning entry from Decor Gallery and Framing. Entry info inside, page 4. I , o -z c r,- -- PAGE 2 0 JULY 20, 2005 M THE ISLANDER ..9 e . Island worth tops By Paul Roat Anna Maria Island is "worth" $3,329,135,845 up 24 percent from last year. The Island's "worth" includes total assessed prop- erties, plus personal property of businesses, as esti- matedby the Nlanatee County property appraiser. The figure does not include personal property in individual homes or other individual items like cars, jewelry, fur- nishings and the like. The actual taxable value of the Island is lower than that figure, since governmental buildings, churches, the Anna Maria Elementary School and not-for-profit buildings and contents are exempt from taxes. $3 billion this year The net taxable value of the Island is $2,586,410,752. That is the total Manatee County, the school board, the individual Island cities, theN Manasota Basin Board, West Coast Inland Na\ igation District and other entities will levy taxes against. Holmes Beach is the "wealthiest" of the three Is- land cities, with just value plus personal property com- ing in at $1,770,277,783, up 24 percent from last year. Anna Maria has just value plus personal property totaling $905,509,843, up 20 percent from 2004. Bradenton Beach has just value plus personal prop- erty of $653,348,219, up a whopping 30 percent from last year. Devastating loss An upset Joan Zak of 764 Jacaranda Ave. in Anna Maria talks with husband Bob Dancey across the street from their residence after a Monday morning fire destroyed the home they had lived in since 1992. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Fire devastates home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 one was injured in the blaze, but Lathrop put the initial damage estimate at more than $300,000, not counting personal property and a car that was also destroyed. Zak was de\ stated by the loss. All her personal possession were inside the house, including her purse and two cats.. "I didn't get anything.out," she said. She and her husband planned to spend the night w ith friends, but she did not know what their next step \\ ill be. The house was insured, she said. In early June, fire completely destroyed a residence on Sycamore Street that had been built in the 1920s. In that incident, the house,was under-insured and the structure was a total loss. 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On .-jSI IF,,u ~lI,.1 ..,-. 11.ill the SyFwbell finEnertdOki em. THE ISLANDER U JULY 20, 2005 U PAGE 3 Mayor, Maloney spat over consolidation process By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore and Com- missioner Don Maloney disagreed at Tuesday's city commission meeting on how to proceed with discus- sions on consolidating the three Island cities. Interest has been raised in placing a yes or no vote to a non-binding referendum to decide whether or not citizens approve of conducting a study on the merits of consolidating the three cities into a single city. -Maloney announced to the commission that he had already met with a group of interested citizens and drafted how they believe the referendum should be worded. The group, including a professional planner, attor- ney with municipal government experience and a re- tired Range Rider from the International City Manager's Association, also agreed that, should the referendum receive a positive vote from all cities in November, a study of how best to go about consolida- tion should be undertaken by an outside agency, who Should then present their recommendations to voters. Whitmore took exception to Maloney's actions, Stating in a letter to Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Anna Maria Mayor Suelyn that Maloney coordinated the meeting to"push the consolidation is- sue forward." Whitmore stated to the commission that she be- lieves Maloney "put the cart before the horse," disre- garding the fact that the three Island mayors already scheduled a meeting to discuss such a referendum later in the week. "The three mayors were going to get together re- garding wording for a referendum and then come to our respective governments for all three cities to agree on language," she said. "Mr. Maloney has decided he knows what is best for all three cities. If incidents like this continue, I feel that this may halt the process we have been working on for months." She added that the task needs to be done "in one organzied fashion, not here, there and everywhere." Maloney brought up the issue at the city commis- sion meeting only, it seemed, to encourage fellow com- missioners to attend the Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, in Holmes Beach. At that meeting Maloney intends to present his suggestion for the referendum wording and study rec- ommendations for feedback from each city's elected Good and ready Work crews from Goodloe Marine of Apollo Beach were on the beach near 81st Street in Holmes Beach Monday ready for the start of beach renourishment. Sand pumped from the dredge in the background began flowing onto the beach late Monday afternoon. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin AMICC approved finally by P&Z, commission next The Anna Maria Island Community Center got the nod from the Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday, July 12, after numerous false starts. With proper notice (again, finally) of the meeting and just a few more compromises and some creative juggling on the part of the attorneys and architect rep- resenting the Center, and with a positive forward thrust from P&Z board member Fran Barford, the plan now will be reviewed by the city commission based on the P&Z's recommendation. Numerous citizens spoke for and against the Center's proposed site plan for expansion of the facili- ties, but nearly everyone agreed that the Center is "a good thing." Some residents went so far as to suggest the Cen- ter move to Holmes Beach, but acknowledged the need for the services and programs offered. In its site plan, the Center is proposing an estimated $3 million expansion and renovation project that will add a second floor to house classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, a computer center, family support room, an area for teenage activities, a performing arts studio and an auditorium. Resident Hal Badger noted his pleasure with the purpose of the Center and his displeasure with the depth of some parking spaces, citing safety concerns, which prompted board member Frank Pytel to suggest replacing one of three tennis courts with a parking area. Pytel persisted, even though the architect offered to increase the depth of the parking spaces 3 feet, and when it came to the final vote, Pytel was the lone dissenter. Stipulations in addition to those already agreed to and amended on the site plan included having the applicant demonstrate that security-lighting poles do not interfere with vehicles in adjacent parking slots, that parking for events of 200 or more be arranged at a remote location such as what the Center has arranged with Roser Memorial Community Church with shuttle transportation, and/or parking on the playing fields with appropriate ingress and egress. The final vote was 5-1 to recommend approval of the site plan to the city commission. Board member Randall Stover was absent. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, July 20, in a special session to consider the Center's pro- posal. officials represented at that meeting. Maloney said the discussion began at a BIEO meeting and should be continued there, not behind closed doors, but Whitmore said that she will be un- able to attend the BIEO meeting due to previous ob- ligations. In other business, Whitmore reported that the cost estimate for repairing the Key Royale Bridge has changed from $1.3 million to $2.6 million. She said the project. slated for 2007-08. should still be reimbursed by the state and actual costs won't be known until October. Registration Saturday for 'Beach Blast' next week Youngsters will get an entertaining registra- tion time'Saturday, July 23, for their big "Beach Blast" event next week at the Island Baptist Church. The registration party for parents and chil- dren will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. There will be games, food, face painting and more, said the church. Both the registration party and the Blast will be free. The "Beach Blast" is a Club VBS presenta- tion which h \\ill be from Monday, July-25, through:Friday, July 29 It is-for children pre-kin- dergarten to sixth-grade from 6 to 8:30 p.m. daily at the church. It will feature a daily worship rally, Bible stories, beach crafts and "beach snacks." Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-0719. Meetings Anna Maria City July 20,7 p.m., Anna Maria City Commission meeting on Anna Maria Island Community Center site plan. July 21,3 p.m., mitigation planning commission meet- ing. July 21,7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comprehensive plan elements. July 26, 6:15 p.m., city commission work session on budget. July 28, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach July 21, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: First reading of emergency preparation ordinance, in- voices by city attorney and city auditor, recommenda- tions by the board of adjustment and commission re- ports. July 21,6 p.m., board of adjustment meeting. July 26, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. July 26, 4 p.m., charter review committee meeting. July 26, 6p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. July 27, 2 p.m., city commission budget work session. July 28, 2 p.m., city commission work session. July 28, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach July 21, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting - CANCELED. July 22, 1:30 p.m., police retirement board meeting. July 23, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, Sudakoff Hall, U.S.F.- New College campus, Sarasota. July 26, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. July 28, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting. July 28, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall,'5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest July 20, 6 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall. July 21,6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commission meeting, Fire Station No. 1,6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. r..r PAGE 4 0 JULY 20, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Hunts win lawsuit against Anna Maria City By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter In what some local legal experts had considered a "slam dunk" case from the beginning, Anna Maria resi- dents Robert and Nicki Hunt have won their lawsuit against the city for its denial of their siteplan for a three-story retail-office-residential structure at 303 Pine Ave. Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner ruled July 13 that the 3-2 city commission vote against the plan last August was "quashed" and the matter was "remanded for further proceedings that are consistent with this opinion." Mayor SueLynn said it was her understanding that the Hunts can re-apply to the commission for site plan approval. City Attorney Jim Dye will issue a clarifica- tion of Gilner's ruling to the city commission this week, she said.. The Hunts had sought a three-story structure that would contain, ground-floor retail while the second floor would have 50 percent retail and 50 percent resi- dential. The third floor would have been residential. The commission had denied the application based upon an interpretation of the city's comprehensive plan and relevant city code that "only" two-story structures in the ROR district were permitted. In his ruling, Gilner took issue with the word "only." The comp plan and applicable code do not say the word "only," he noted. While that may have been the intent of the compre- hensive plan, "A local government may not deny a development order based on criteria which are not spe- cifically enumerated in its land use regulation," he said. Some members of the commission, Gilner ob- served, "essentially read in the world 'only' to limit non-residential use to the ground floor and residential use to the second floor. The word 'only' does not ap- pear in either the comp plan or the code," he said. For the commission to "interject" this limitation is "inconsistent" with-the comp plan and code and "de- parts from the essential requirements of the law." There was "ample evidence" that the Hunts com- plied with the comprehensive plan policy and the rel- evant code sections. The commission "failed to com- ply with the essential requirements of the law," ruled Gilner, and he did not have to address whether or not the commission decision was based upon "substantial, competent evidence." Commissioners Carol Ann Magill, Dale Woodland and Linda Cramer voted against the site plan, while Commissioner Duke Miller and Commission Chairman : ''.. 0 - ~. .- '"" ~D~s John Quam voted for the proposal. Following the August 2004 commission decision, the Hunts in September filed suit against the city ask- ing for relief from the decision. One local attorney, who asked not to be identified,. said it was a "slam-dunk" case against the city from the start. "It was obvious to me that the commission deci- sion was not based'upon any evidence but just on their interpretation of what should have been in the comp plan, not what was in the plan. All the case did was cost everybody a lot of money," the lawyer said. Efforts to reach the Hunts to determine if they would resubmit their site plan to the commission were unsuccessful. -Scenic wonder Jan Marsico ofBradenton .. is adding "life" to the exterior walls ofAuntie M's Holmes Beach Coin Laundry at the Island Shlppiig Center. Marsico retired from 30 years with Sears of Sarasota but said, "I've been an artist all my life.". The finished landscape will include a vista.of palm trees. Auntie M's also offers wash and fold, ironing and drycleaning service, and now there's ambiance to enjoy while you wait. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy 'Top Notch' photo contest produces winners weekly If you've got a great snapshot, we've got a contest you could win. The Islander photo contest began June 29. The weekly deadline is noon Friday throughout the eight- week contest with the next deadline July 22. Four more weekly winning pictures will be featured on the cover of The Islander and one snapshot will be a grand prize winner with prizes and gift certificates awarded by the newspaper and local merchants. Weekly prizes include a "More Than a Mullet Wrap- per" Islander T-shirt, a bottle of wine from Anna Maria Is- land Liquor & Wine and a lunch certificate from Minnie's Beach Cafe. The grand-prize package includes $100 from The Islander, a $50 gift certificate from Mister Robert's Resortwear, a premium bottle of champagne from Time Saver, dinner for two at either the Sandbar, BeachHouse or Mar Vista restaurants, and the winning photo framed by Decor Gallery and Framing. 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: 3i- t Clyde Dickey, a visitor to Anna Maria Island from Texas, was a Top Notch wiinner in July 2003. ite pictures or multiple printing will be accepted. Digital photos may be submitted in their original JPG file format (via e-mail or disk) or a printed photograph. Slide (transparency) photos are not accepted. 4) Entrant's name, address and phone number must be writ- ten clearly, in ink, on the contest label aid 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: Judging begins by a selection of pictures that may include abstract photos, still life pictures, landscapes and scenics, candid unposed snapshots, action, holi- days, 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- rina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Digital contest entries should be submitted in original JPG format on CD or via e-mail to topnotch@islander.org. No retouching 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, or include label informa- tion in the e-mail text, 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. 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: Red tide still lurking in bays, off beach To take a phrase from real estate experts regarding the long-standing red tide bloom offshore: It's all about location, location, location. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission,red tide has been recorded in "low concentrations along Manatee and Pinellas county beaches, with low to high concentrations in Tampa Bay. Sarasota County beaches arid Sarasota Bayj re- mained medium to-high. The good news is that the bloom has diminished in southern Sarasota County with none reported in Charlotte aid Lee Counties." Off Anna Maria Island, there was a definite waft of dead fish late last week, a smell that appeared to dimin- ish over the weekend and earlier this week, according to Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Jay Moyles. He said lifeguards Friday and Saturday noticed a defi- nite odor of dead fish, but it seemed to fade as the weekend waned. FMRI researchers have said that "the impact from respiratory irritation and dead fish depends on local bloom conditions and the direction and intensity of the wind..Light winds and winds blowing offshore should minimize adverse effects, while strong onshore winds will bring adverse impacts on shore. It is important to note that, as atmospheric and oceanic conditions change, algal bloom conditions change as well, mak- ing forecasting very difficult." * Red tide is caused by blooms of a tiny marine or- ganism called a dinoflagellate. The microscopic-plants produce powerful toxins that cause extensive fish kills, contaminate shellfish and can cause severe respiratory irritation to humans. The Gulf of Mexico blooms, Karina brevis, typi- cally begin offshore and move slowly southeast toward the beach. As the bloom approaches the shore, dead fish begin to appear. There is also the characteristic burning sensation of the eyes and nose and a dry, chok- ing cough. Bivalve shellfish, particularly oysters, clams and coquinas, accumulate so much toxin they become toxic to humans. Some researchers believe that red tide is enhanced by stormwater runoff, particularly that which has received high levels of phosphorus from excess fertilizer use. ,Red tide blooms have been documented in the Gulf since the mid-1800s. A particularly bad bloom oc- curred in 1947, and another 18-month-long bloom lin- gered off Southwest'Florida in 1995-96. A tip to avoid or minimize red tide impacts, ac- cording to FMRI researchers, is to check wind direc- tion before going to the beach: Fewer red tide toxins will be in the air with offshore winds. One additional element to add joy to all the red tide grief that the Island has been dealing with for six-plus months is the presence of flies. Lots and lots of flies, apparently feasting on the re- mains of assorted dead marine life along the bayfront. "It's sounds like a violin playing one note, constantly," one Bradenton Beach bayfront resi- dent said of the sound of the fly hum in the morn- ing. "It's like a generator running." Manatee County Mosquito Control Director Mark Latham said flies are not necessarily a part of the insect eradication process his department is charged with, although he is often asked to deal with other critters that can become a.nuisance. fie said there are often complaints from resi- dents regarding blind mosquito outbreaks, which aren't actually mosquitoes at all but a sort of midge fly, and also love bugs. Flies present a special problem, Latham said, because while mosquitoes are mostly a nocturnal spray-and-kill matter, flies are active during the day when spraying is generally not done. Flies also take a special application of a pesticide above and be- yond what it takes to deal with mosquitoes, he said, or respond to a bait-and-trap program. Probably the best solution to the fly issue get rid of the red tide and subsequent rotting fish. THE ISLANDER U JULY 20, 2005 PAGE 5 The milkman did it To be more precise, the Velda Farms dairy delivery truck driver did it. Early Monday morning the dairy driver headed down the alley, actually Mango Lane, be- hind the Island Shopping Center at Gulf and Ma- rina drives to make deliveries. His tall truck encountered a low-slung power line, which snapped.the power pole and sent two transformers and power lines to three poles crash- ing into the alley. The driver wasn't injured, but the shopping center and the surrounding area, some 57 commer- cial customers, according to Florida Power and Light, were without service for the day some into the wee hours of Tuesday. Even Tuesday morning, some businesses in the center were without power as crews from the contract service provider for FPL replaced a trans- former for the third time and shut down power to business in the center from approximately 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.,and again in the afternoon. All the meters in the building that includes Sun N Surf, the Artists Guild Gallery, Jim Mixon Insur- ance, Ooh La La!.Bistro, D.Coy Ducks, SunCoast Real Estate, Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning and Auntie M's Laundromat were "fried." The meters and breakers were rewired and com- pleted around 11:30p.m. Monday by Rayco Electric x workers, but Pike Electric', FPL's provider, deter- mined at 12:30 a.m. that the transformer had "too much juice" and had to be replaced. It was replaced yet again Tuesday afternoon and some stores were again without power. If you're reading this, it's probably because folks at The Islander worked at home as much as possible and sweated out the power outages literally. 'Boat Smart' class starting The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron will spon- sor a "Boat Smart" class from 8 a.m. to.4:30 p.m. Sat- urday, July 30, at the squadron's building, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. The course will consist of an overview 'of various aspects of boating safety, laws, weather, rules of the road, boat handling and distress signals. Cost is $17, including lunch. Details are available at 714-0449. Griffith-Cline has been serving Anna Maria families for over 45 years. We honor all competitors prearranged funeral contracts and encourage price comparisons. FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (941) 778-4480 www.griffithcline.com 9 am Adult Study/Discussion 10 am Traditional Service with Choir Rev. 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We all listened to many suggestions from the friends at the table, attorneys, former municipal employee, retired and current business people, and we penned a question with "approval" in mind, hoping it w would first please the contingent of elected officials that we had put so much thought and energy into the process. The fact that Mr. Maloney called the super\ isor of elections to determine if.the "question" was in fact worded properly for the ballot should be of little inter- est to an\ one. I \\ould.expect no less from him. And I canassure ever :one that hle did not suegest this ,fi a "final"' ballot question. He then announced his"'plan" to his fellow city commissioners, as he believed he was obliged to.do. If there'.s any offense to the steps taken by Mr. Maloney and h i "dkiparate group of people" at this luncheon, as Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn termedus, then it must be attributed to territorial jealousy a power struggle over who will lead the consolidation "bandwagon." Whether they say it or not, territoryy" is the quest of every elected official," and we are left to wonder what the pouting mayors are looking to carve out for themselves in this process. As an elected official, one who has for some 10 years had various meetings. (breakfast, lunch and plenty of baloney) with most of us who were present to dis- cuss consolidation and a professionally managed gov- ernment, Mr. Maloney was the logical choice to carry our voice to the other elected officials. There should be a loud cheer of "hurrah," for fi- nally citizens are concerned, involved and helping fos- ter the effort of Islandwide cooperation. Shame on anyone who thinks otherwise or seeks to demean the consolidation process. 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FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 - SLICK ByEgan pinion ... p "o ll,:...j...... Referendum undermined? As I begin this letter: 1. I want to make it clear that I support writing a referendum to put the issue of consoli- dation of the three Island cities to a public vote, and 2. at the last Barrier Islands Elected Officials meeting, the three mayors were asked by those present to get together to develop a process and draft language for a referendum and to report back to the BIEO at its July meeting. I was quite surprised to read that Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney (who was present at the aforementioned BIEO meeting) took matters into his own hands and arbitrarily pulled together a disparate group of people who had a "secret" meeting to write the wording of a referendum. Not only that, Commissioner Maloney's letter of July 13 indicates that the wording was submitted to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office to de- termine the wording's legitimacy. Citizens have a right to meet as they wish about anything they wish. However, this was not a meeting to plan a neighborhood barbecue or even a citywide event. The topic that brought them together could im- pact every aspect of Island life for years to.come. Those attending were not also your average Island citizen. They included a prominent attorney, the presi- dent of the Island Chamber of Commerce, the editor of one of our local newspapers, the owner of the Island's best-known restaurants, a Holmes Beach commis- sioner, and the planner for Holmes Beach. Having said this, my major concern is not what they did, but how they did it the process. In having the meeting and submitting it to the election office, Commissioner Maloney and his group circumvented input from all three of the Island's legislative bodies and its citizens. How can he expect us now to honor the group's proposal when they have literally thumbed their noses at a democratic process? I hope the supervisor of elec- tions chooses not to involve his office in what has quickly become a political quagmire for the Island governments. SOne of the major-concerns I hear against consoli- dation is that Holmes Beach will "take over." With the large majority of those present at Maloney's meeting being residents of Holmes Beach and the controversy it has created, Commissioner Maloney's decision to take this action may have done more to undermine the: referendum getting on the November ballot than any consolidation opponent could have. However, I am confident the Island mayors and their respective commissions will still be able to move forward and assure that if or when a referendum ap- pears on the November ballot that it reflects the con- sideration of all three of the Island's duly elected leg- islative bodies and their constituents. SueLynn, Mayor, City of Anna Maria Island in the sun If you have or haven't lived in Florida, particularly the beaches, everyone should read Rick Catlin's article on page 13 of the July 13 edition of your paper. "My island in the sun, been this way since time begun?" tells it like it is. We have lived here on the Island close to 30 years and Mr. Catlin hit the nail right on the head we are letting all the paid officials of our cities, including Bradenton and Manatee County, give our area away to the developers and then wonder why we have so many problems, while they rake in the money. We must do something, letters, get out the vote, to let them know we don't like the way things are going. Vince and Larrie Mercadante, Anna Maria Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. Address letters to Editor, The Islander, Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to 941-778-7978, or e-mail to news@ islander.org. .. + THE ISLANDER M JULY 20, 2005 0 PAGE 7 Brett Fortenberry By,Diana Bogan Islander Reporter An Island family can sleep better knowing their dog, Murphy, is safe and sound thanks to the help of Good Samaritan Brett Fortenberry. He was on his way to check the surf after hurricane Dennis July 10 when he noticed a golden retriever on 68th Street. Some people were nearby and Fortenberry assumed the dog belonged with them. It was when he returned to his Holmes Beach home, driving again past 68th Street, that he noticed the people were gone and the dog had wandered across the street. Seeing the dog sitting in a puddle, lapping up the water, Fortenberry didn't hesitate to stop and take charge of the wanderlust canine. "You can't leave a dog wandering," said Fortenberry, who makes it a habit to rescue lost and weary pets. According to the tag on the collar, the dog's name was Murphy, and he was registered to a Snead Island address. One of Murphy's legs was shaved, indicating to Fortenberry that the older looking dog may be in- need of special care. He called Murphy by name, scooped him into his truck and watched as the dog rewarded his efforts by getting sick in the front seat. "It was no big deal, I just felt sorry for him," he said. Without hesitation, Fortenberry cleaned off the seat and took the dog home. He called thenumber on the tag and left a mes- sage, then called the local vet to see if the dog be- longed to a client, and then began searching the Is- land phone book just in case the dog's owner had a listing on the Island. Fortenberry said he found two listings in the phone book that matched the last name on the dog tag. One listing was disconnected, and the other was Murphy's owner. Apparently, the dog had wandered only three or four houses from his Holmes Beach home on 68th Street. Fortenberry learned that Murphy suffers from kidney failure and is accustomed to wandering away , dog's best friend .,. The from home. Fortenberry said if the dog had been registered to a Holmes Beach address, he would have taken him back to his home right away, but still he managed to find the dog's family within about an hour. "I love animals," Fortenberry said. When he sees an animal that doesn't look to be in the right place, he doesn't think twice about helping out. It's not the first dog he has rescued and returned safely home. TMEBE IB A good man An aging golden retriever named Murphy can be thankful for a guy named Brett. The dog, confused and injured, was drinking from a puddle of muddy hurricane-rainwater at 68th and Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach on Sun- day morning [July 10] when a neighbor and, I approached it to see if we could help. At the same time a vehicle swung into the 68th Street extension. The driver got out and immediately took charge. From the dog's tag he determined its name, the phone number of its owner and the location of its home. He called the number, left a message, and asked us for a bit of help as he made room in his vehicle for Murphy. The dog climbed, with assistance from the man, into the front seat and immediately threw up. Unfazed, the man cleaned up the mess, said goodbye to us, and took Murphy home to shelter until he could be reunited with his owner. Before the man drove off, I asked him his name. "Brett," he said. An inscription the side of his vehicle read "Stem and Stern." "A good man," I said to my neighbor. "There should be more like him," he re- plied. Dennis Twomey, Holmes Beach r emmbr ..asa w S Ro rw dsI r Due-to some S: complaints of S discrimination About last weeks ladies night... WE'RE DOING f J t MEN'S NIGHT! / R Every night this week men get in FREE! 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Temps f& Drops-. on A.M.I Date Low High -ainfall July 10 78 86 1.20 July 11 79 89 0 July 12 80 90 Trace July 13 79 94 0 July 14 78- 92 2.10 July 15 79- 94. 0 July 16 79 93 .20 Average Gulf water temperature 890 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. PAGE 8 0 JULY 20, 2005 I THE ISLANDER Consolidation on Maloney's mind at BIEO tonight By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don Maloney will present information he's received on the wording of a possible non-binding referendum for Island con- solidation to the Coalition of Barrier Island Officials meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in Holmes Beach., Maloney has been in touch \\ith Superv\isor of Elections Bob S\weat to ensure that the referendum lan- guage is acceptable by his office. Maloney held a meeting July 9 with a group of people to examine the pros and cons of Island consoli- dation, a meeting that drew a rebuke from Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn and Holmes Beach. Mayor Carol, Whitmore. SueLynn said it was her understanding that at the June BIEO meeting, the three Island majors were asked to develop the draft language for a.non-binding referendum and report back to the BIEO. "I was surprised." SueLynn said when she learned of the Maloney meeting and that the \ wording of a pos.- sible referendum had been submitted to S\teat for re- view. ". She said her chief concern \ as that N alone 's pro- cess may have "circum\rented" input from all three of the Island's legislative bodies. She \ as also worried that consolidation has quickly \ become a political .quagmire," despite that fact that a majority of commis-' sioners in each of the Island cities appear to support at the least a non-binding referendum on the November ballot. SueLynn was also concerned because one of the chief complaints she's heard against consolidation is that "Holmes Beach will take over." The July 9 meeting was composed primarily of Holmes Beach residents and that has. created a control, ers she claimed. "Ho% ever," she-added, "I'm confident that the Is- land mayors and their respect e commissions \ ill still be able to move forward." If a referendum does appear ;on the November ballot, it will reflect "the consider- ation of all three of the Island's duly elected legislative bodies and their constituents." Whitmore took exception that none of the mayors were notified about the July 9-meeting. Maloney countered that his desire was simply that the three Island mayors "have opportunities other than themselves to accomplish coming up with the best pos- sible product." He's been meeting with groups about consolida- tion for the past 10 years and because of past failures, he's anxious to "do everything right this time, if pos- sible." There is no "unwise act" on his part, he said, and he's only putting together all the information he's gar- nered the past 10 years and passing it on tonight to elected officials of all three cities.to make a judgment. His "act" is simply to "accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number" and will not affect the BIEO agenda, he said. And nobody asked either one By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent There's a certain set of people, man\ of them hang- ing out in Maitland and aquariums around Florida. w ho are tickled to death they hae a potato that looks like a manatee. .. A woman in Virginia found the spud among her dinner preparations and darned near skinned it before she recognized the resemblance. It's "cute," she.said. The Save the Manatee Club in Maitland is happy about it, and why not? It will get the proceeds from the Virginian's online auction of the potato, she named "Spud." The Internet address of the auction is so long and complicated, it may be easier to go to ebay and search for Spud or just contact www.savethemanatee:org or call 1- 800-432-5646. So manatee fans are intrigued, museum folks are 'Panoramic Explosions' show Friday at Artists Guild Holmes Beach photographer Rolf Bertram will be featured in a "Panoramic Explosions" exhibit and photo autographing session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Artists Guild Gallery in Holmes Beach. His panoramas are of Anna Maria Island locations, said the gallery, which is at 5414 Marina Drive. Bertram will sign prints and a drawing is sched u led. Details are available at 778-6694. smiling. The Virginia % oman. especially, said'she "'feels passionate about manatees." That's probably all \\ell and good. but \\ho asked Spud about it? \\1ho asked a manatee? For instance Snootr at Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton? Or an\ of the manatees in N lore Nlarine Laboratorv's aquarium? Just think of it. Snoot\ is at a dignified middle age io .ha\ ing celebrated his 57th birthday\ last Saturda\. Does he appreciate looking like something out of Idaho? A potato nia\ find being a quisi-manatee OK, but a full-grown manatee is notlikely to find lh.ppiness as a quasi-potato. Spud had to spring to life in Idaho or Maine, both notoriously frigid places, while manatees like warm so much that they put up with the stink and heaven knows what else so they can hang around in the warm water of industrial di,,ll.irge pipes. There is an apparent one-upmanship in all this: People have to make the effort to get to see old Snooty, while potatoes are sent to people to look at and see if they look like something else. Most don't, and seem content. All told, manatees are friendly folk, outgoing and pleasant and laid back, while it must be. pretty dull going for a potato. 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They will be at the Island Players' theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, for performances at 7 p.m. July 28, 29 and 30, plus a matinee at 1 p.m. July 30. Tickets at $12 are available at the theater box office or at SunCoast Real Estate in the Island Shopping Center, 5402 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or by phone at 813-289-4662, The ensemble will sing and dance medleys from Broadway, Hollywood, rock and roll, country, blues, patriotic selections. Singers/dancers were selected after two grueling days of auditions in Tampa in May. Some were re- turning troupers from last year and even earlier, for there is no free ride: Everyone must audition to join the revue this year. Some of those selected replace predecessors who graduated from high school and are ineligible to come back, and others who have gone on to greater glories. Jessica Sierra, for one, is on tour now with nine other finalists from "American Idol" competition; Willa Ford is carving out her own career as a pop- singer, now in the Billboard Top 10. The ensemble has a long, and distinguished re- umLne, appearing before President Bush and Califor- nia Gov. Arnold Schl\ arizeneger, in Tampa in May for a fundraiser: the "Today Show,"."CBS This Morning," "Star Search," and other TV shows, and at Busch Garden_, Disney World, conventions ga- lore, sports events, and so on. They do about 40 .shows a year. The organization began in 1989, growing out of a summer camp program run by then college student Cynthia Gries, who is its director to this day. They performed at nursing homes, gradually grew in num- bers and talent. Entertainment Revue is a nonprofit teaching/per- forming organization, with tuition $95 to $105 per month. iF- -J. ), .. ... LE_ I '', ,. T i., ,'j IJ[L -. .n , ,; as y COME SEE .! (D .) 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No cash value. Merry-,- Christ Just asiur, e me Ill1 be the bag behrin [he counler No N. ,7edJ to Meet- sPIhppiag in Naa )0 ko, 14 Se/Ithl amo s i eL gner ,famel Merry Christmas in July Located in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 773-1204 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Menhton thsad. get 10% oft Lxvt une s-Kvirwirmi OPEN Wednesday thru Saturday 10-6 Over 140 shops including food, crafts, clothing, fresh produce, unique boutiques and much more! 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton Located in the Fountain Court Shopping Plaza 794-5330 By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent You hear it along our beach, frequently with a for- eign accent: "Red tide? Can't something be done?" The best of science doesn't know what can be done about it, or even whether anything can be done. But a lot of those best are working on it from every front they know about. As with so many things here, it starts with Mote Marine Laboratory. The original impetus, though, didn't start there, it started with START. That is Solutions To Avoid Red Tide, which was formed through the curiosity and drive of a Longboat Key man, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jim Patterson. He was aware those solutions were being sought in laboratories in many parts of the world, but there was no central focal point where all the many questions and the limited answers could be gathered and examined. In 1996 he founded just such a focal point and con- jured up a name with a catchy acronym, START. Start- ing from scratch, a surprising lot has been done since then. Patterson has been sidelined by a stroke that he is conquering, but his work goes on along those many fronts. Before Hurricane Dennis, many feared the storm would roil red tide and blow it near shore. It was bad enough before the storm, killing marine life and mak- ing people cough and sneeze and their eyes water. That didn't happen, though. There's still plenty of the irritant around, but the storm didn't seem to affect it as far as the beach is concerned, Mote said. It brings up still another question: Why? Mote is pursuing that, too. Red tides are causedby a microscopic alga always present in the Gulf of Mexico and in most ocean areas. Periodically it "blooms," a population explosion whose causes are still not understood but whose effects are those dead fish and runny noses, caused by the gas the alga emits. Heading the scrutiny of the many aspects of the pesky alga as Mote's point person is Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, who is also on the START board. Her sci- entist husband, Gary Kirkpatrick, developed instru- ments that record red tide blooms. Barbara Kirkpatrick is directing a look into where and how a bloom starts; its effects on lihuman health, for ex- ample why it badly bothers people with lung problems; and the variations of the toxin in the air and water at dif- ferent times and under different conditions. She sends Mote's 46-foot research boat, the "Eugenie Clark," to Naples and back periodically, sampling the water and checking how a bloom moves with wind and tide. Mote is conducting a pilot project into the prospect of ozone controlling red tide, an application whose- early results seem promising. It has gone from the labo- ratory stage to treating a large tank of water, Kirkpatrick said. If that stage of the experiment shows promise, a small open-water experiment will follow. Meanwhile, she and Mote and START are show- ing the public what is known about red tide with exhib- its at aquariums, and offering video clips for public education. There still remain many more questions than an- swers, but more resources and people are being concen- trated on the problem, and it's a good, er, START. Red tide is addressed on Mote's Web site, www.mote.org and the toxin hotline at 888-232-8635, as well as START's Web site, www.startl .com. ... and flooding prompts beach, bay closures By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Red tide, hurricanes, rip tides and flooding rains have resulted in unsafe waters. Now comes a warning notice from Manatee County for Coquna Beach North at Bradenton Beach and Whitney Beach on north Longboat Key. An advisory notice for Bayfront Park (north) and Coquina Beach South has also been issued based on bacterial indicators. A warning/advisory indicates that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease. Official approval of water quality comes from Charles Henry, environmental health director of the Manatee County Health Department. He should know - his people test the water every week. They are looking for fecal coliform and intracocci bacteria, nasty organisms that bring nothing but woe PLEASE SEE WATER, NEXT PAGE AMI chamber talk focuses on coordinating holiday events The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. in the spirit of the holiday season (read that Christmas and I New Year's Eve), is hoping to facilitate a calendar of events that will see the weeks from Thanksgiving to the new year and from one Island city to the other plotted out in advance. Events such as the Prelude, Privateers parade, Holmes Beach business center open house, lighted boat parade and fireworks, art shows and Lester Family Fun . Day will now be "cataloged" in one calendar by the . chamber of commerce. The chamber will head up holi- " day lighting contests in all three cities. . The three Island cities' mayors, Liz Christie-Cline of the Anna Maria Island Priateers. Sandee Pruett of , the Anna Maria Island Community Center, chamber president Don Schroder, and Bonner Joy and Nancy Ambrose of The Islander met last week and also dis- cussed how the e ents the) organize can be spread evenly over the holiday weeks. " Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie said he is hoping the Christmas Prelude he has sponsored in the N- past will be sponsored by his city and renamed the Holiday Prelude. It takes place on Bridge Street in - Bradenton Beach on Thanksgi% ing night. Prelude spori-. I sor Legacy III, which has led the annual singalong for the past eight years, has said it will no longer produce the popular event, although the group has agreed to He wants you donate $1,000 to put on the show. Schroder offered to maintain a calendar and com- Recreating the old U.S. Army recruiting poster, Schroder offered to maintain a calendar and com- municate regularly with all interested concerns as to the "Uncle Sam Wants You," Don Goble led the Perico event schedule. Bay Club's first annual Independence Day parade Anyone wishing to notice events on the chamber's on Perico Bay Boulevard. After the parade, resident calendar should call the chamber at 778-1541, or con- magician Arnold Friedman entertained. Arlene tact Schroder directly at 778-2200. Thompson was chairperson. Red tide: Questions, few answers Capt. Kim takes her show to TV Capt. Kim Ibasfalean of Capt. Kim's Tours in Cortez has taken her show to cable televi- sion. She is producing a weekly tour show with.her crew that will take viewers on a boating eco-tour, to restaurants and sight-seeing locations on the water on Brighthouse Networks channel 96. Catch Kim every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For' more information or to reach her, call 920-3307. Planners OK rental moratorium S. B) Diana Bogan Islahder Reporter In an effort to prevent a rush on applications for short-term rental licenses in the R-l. single-fanmily. and R-2, multi-family zoning districts, the Holmes Beach Planning Commission is reconmmiending that the cit) conimission issue a moratorium, or zoning- in-progress notice, retro-active to June 15. The planning commissioners chose the June date because thai is when they began discussing limiting rentals in the R-l andR-2 zoning districts to a mini- mum of 30 days. Planners also discussed grandfathering legally licensed short-term rentals for 5-10 years, before requiring they comply with the 30- day rental limitation. The June date is only a recom- mendation and is subject to debate and decision by city commissioners. If the city.commission agrees, any rental licenses issued during the time designated by the moratorium, would be in limbo until a final decision is made. Holmes Beach Public Works Clerk Susan Lonzo clarified that if a moratorium were. issued, anyone licensed after June 15 would not legally be allowed ,.-seven-day rentals of his or her property until the plan- ning commission finishes its review of the entire land development code, and the city commission reviews that work. She said the process could take at least another eight to nine months. Lonzo said she forwarded the planning commission's recommendation to Commission Chairperson Sandy Haas-Martens to be included on an upcoming commission agenda. Water closures announced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 and suffering to humans unfortunate enough to contact either of them. They are human- and animal-caused, coming from the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Both are "indicator organisms," said Henry, and when they reach high levels in water, that water is un-- fit for human company. Henry sends out an alarm - like the one issued July 19 and it had best be heeded. He and his staff have 10 testing sites, all of them on or near Anna Maria Island. The wind and currents of the Gulf make for effi- cient and reliable changes of water around the clock, but the bay is a different story. It has no constant wave action, no sweeping currents near shore, and the wind isn't all that reliable as a cleanser. So the department keeps its testing gear there. There are two at the north end of Longboat Key, two at Coquina Beach, two at the Manatee Public Beach at mid-Island, two at Bayfront Park, and two along the Palma Sola Causeway. The causeway sees more warnings than any of the other four locations, Henry said. When the tests show a dangerous level of the or- ganisms, by standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, he issues an "advisory" or, if it's bad enough, a "warning." Tuesday was the first such advisory in eight weeks, he said. Red tide is another problem, which he is thankful does not fall in his jurisdiction. The tiny organisms that kill fish and cause discomfort to humans are not related to or affected by fecal matter, as far as science knows now. Wednesday, July 20 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Com- merce "Nooner Lunch" at the Sleepy Lagoon Grill, 5814 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies. 7 to 9 p.m. Family safety intervention specialist Sheila Hurst discusses teen substance abuse at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Thursday, July 21 4 to 7p.m. Wine and cheese tasting at Publix, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 6:30 p.m. Sierra Club full moon potluck and explora- tiori at Leffis Key, meet at the Bayside playground, Bradenton Beach. Information: 752-3200. Friday, July 22 I to 3p.m. Assisted living open house at Anna Maria Care, 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Information: 779- 0322. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Panoramic Explosions" exhibit and photo signing session v ;th Rolf Bertram at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6694. 7 to 9p.m. Teen night at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407,Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Saturday, July 23 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 11 a.m. Sierra Club walk at Carlton Reserve. Infor- mation: 484-4113. 1 to 3 p.m. Assisted living open house at Anna Maria Care, 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Information: 779- 0322: Sunday, July 24 11 a.m. Sandbar Beach Olympics at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1696. 6 to 8 p.m. Tibetan meditation class at 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-9074. Donations accepted. Monday, July 25 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Beach Blast" Vacation Bible School begins at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-0719. Tuesday, July 26 2 p.m. -"Fabulous Frame Crafts" for children second- grade and older presented by Laura Beard at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-6341. Pre-registration required. Wednesday, July 27 8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning, LBK" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6690 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9549. Ongoing: Tibetan meditation class at 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach, every day. Information: 779-9074. Donations ac- cepted. "Beach Blast" Vacation Bible School at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through July 29. Infor- mation: 778-0719. "Bioquest" summer camp at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Upcoming: "Song and Dance Extravaganza" at the Island Players July 28-30. "Boat Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron July 30. Artificial reef cleanup and treasure hunt with Mote Marine Laboratory July 30. Gulf Coast Writer's meeting at the Island Branch Li- brary Aug. 1. "The Basics of GPS" and "Chart Smart" class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron Aug. 2. Teen program with graphic novelist Jon Scott at Island Branch Library Aug. 3. THE ISLANDER E JULY 20, 2005 E PAGE 11 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com New Arrivals! i Mangiacotti Florals Liquid Soaps and Air Freshners Island Dreams Fine Linens 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 941.778.4050. BRIDAL & GIFT REGISTRY AVAILABLE PawsitivelyV Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded.& Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 Pup~~e "Award-Winning" Grooming All Natural, All Organinc, and All Holistic - Never Tranquilized - Just Loved! Advantage & Frontline Flea Protection FEATURING ,* Solid Gold a Wellness " Innova Pinnacle Cal. Natural Avo SEagle Canidae ...and more! 761-WOOF (9663) 7338 Cortez Road W. Bradenton i / o 0 PAGE 12 0 JULY 20, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Turtle business picks up on Island By Jim Hanson . Islander Correspondent Action has redoubled this week on the Anna Maria Island beach, with sea turtle nests totaling 77, renourishment work under way, Turtle \Va[ch alertfor more -turtles and its president patrolling the renourishment project for Manatee Count\. Suzi Fox, Turtle Watch president and holder of the state's sea turtle preservation permit, said the 77 nests at mid-season for nesting gives the organization hope for a better showing this year than last. The beaches hosted 104 nests in the 2004 season, and hopes are for "way over 100" this year. , Of the nests now on the beach, 23 are in the city of Anna Maria, 25 in Holmes Beach, 29 in Bradenton Beach. Most have been moved to higher, safer loca- tions from their original spots in the renourishment. project area. Fox patrols the beach daily for Manatee County to assure as much turtle safety as is possible. Turtle Watch has a $25,000 contract with the county for the job, which means Fox, since she holds the permit and'the county has to hire the permit holder, she explained. The county could contract with her directly, she said, but prefers to hi\ e tile nonprofit oiganiizliton the official contractor. Either t\a\. she recei% es the money and Turtle Watch pays her a salary out of it under a decision by the TW board of directors. The county is required to deal with the permit holder, she noted. She won't get the entire $25,000, she said, "more like $20,000 tops" when all is totted up at the end of the six-month contract. The rest goes to Turtle Watch for its expenses. The contract requires her to be available for any contingencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "That's quite a bit below minimum wage," she claimed. Charlie Hunsicker of the county manager's office said the pay ment schedule in the contract is calculated on the basis of "unit of services," equal to one calen- dar day per unit at $100 per day. Fox noted in defense of Turtle Watch that a simi- lar -ontract at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key is for $125,000, and that Mote Marine Laboratory is paid $90,000 for keeping track of turtles on Sarasota County beaches. Ed Sterba, member of the Turtle Watch board and vice president, said Fox is doing a fine job that has the organization's volunteers fired up so "you can't keep them off the beach, even during Hurricane Dennis." ,ASSISTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE ( 'Friday & Saturday, July 22-23 1-3pm Now Accepting New Residents ANNA MARIA CARE 779-0322 2202 Avenue B Bradenton Beach Who will give me $2? The final sale of ti.\xmi s; supplies and artwork at' :Island's End Bistro marked the end of its use as a restaurant. Some top items in the auction, which-was attended by curious and serious shoppers alike, and managed by professional auctioneers FW Auction, were 78 chairs that sold for $3,700 and'a player piano for $280. Some sculptures by Woody Candish did well, with item.iis IU lias wood-carved palm trees and dolphins and iron iailiniQs irlinini i filml $475 to $250. Here, Fred Pacheco is auctioning Woody Candish orgiiil iarn',n i.. Owner Rhea Chii' said the sale netted around $10,000 and she was "very pleased." Islander Photo: Bonner Joy DOT bringing turn lane Meeting to Cortez The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled an open house for Thursday, July 28, on the pending addition of a left-turn lane on Cortez Road in the village of Cortez. The public meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Cortez Community Center, 4523 123rd St. Ct. W.The DOT district office at Bartow said it will begin-with a 15- to 20-minute presentation by the department, then be opened for discussion. The department has contracted with APAC South- east to widen Cortez Road, put the turn lane down its center with a traffic lane on each side. It is to run from 119th Street to the Cortez Bridge. The department indicated the work would begin about Aug. 15, with the parts requiring lane closures to be done between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., "the same number of lanes currently available will be open to traffic." Holmes Beach prepares its 2005-06 budget By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Holmes Beach conimissioners last week discussed setting the maximum mi llage rate at 2.0 mills. State law requires atenitative tax rate be established by-all gov- ernments by Aug. 3. ; : " :A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of asissessd value of property less any exemptions. This rate can be lowered through the adoption of the budget ht the second hearing in September, but it cannot be raised by elected officials. The overall proposed budget for the City of Holmes Beach \v ill be scheduled for review at the first of two public hearings. . The proposed budget amount is $10,065,592, which includes reserves and carryover amounts from the 2004-05 budget. The actual operating expenses are proposed to be $7,159,666, up froi last year's $5,258,301. Residents will be allowed to comment on the pro- posed budget during t\\o public hearings in August or September, and copies of the preliminary budget are available at city hall. Thurells plan Cortez.style homes in Cortez Fulfilling a pledge made two ears ago when they bought Hunter's Hill lM.rina in Cortez (The Islander, April 4, 2003);-Peter and Eva Thurell have submitted plans to build 39 single-family homes on the 12.5 acre site at 12504 Cortez Road that \\ ll be done in keeping with the architectural style of Cortez. In.addition to single-fainilN homes, each i\ itha mini- mum lot size of 6,000 square feet, the site plan calls for seven townhouse units above a 7,000 square foot commer- cial building. Residents will also have use of a boat slip and lift. The site plan maintains that traffic patterns along Cortez Road will not be affected by the residences. Hunter's Hill Marina, which is also owned by the Thurells, is located adjacent to the project. The Thurells submitted a preliminary site plan to Manatee County two weeks ago. If approved, the project will be built by Whitehead Construction of Cortez. Originally from Sweden, the Thurells have lived in Cortez part-time for the past 20 years. Their children and grandchildren are full-time residents. "This village gets in your blood," said Peter in 2003. "We and our family love it here." The planned development is on the north side of Cortez Road. The Thurells are presently in Sweden and unavail- able for comment about the project. 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The ordinance, had it been voted upon, would have let the city lease docks to qualified boat and property owners. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger expressed liability is a big issue should the city eventually take charge. He still had other questions as well concerning whether the city should rebuild the docks uniformly, creating more spaces than currently exist. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said the commission has come "full circle"'debating recommendations she made early in the process. She suggested it would be helpful to have a work session to clarify how the com- mission now wants to proceed. She noted that in addi- tion to the Sunrise boat basin, the city has issues with how its ordinance addresses, docks in T-end canals. There is not optimum room to put in a boat dock for a decent-sized boat, she said. "We have a lot of is- sues," continued Petruff. "We need a more prudent evaluation to get a feel for problems that are popping up all over the city." Petruff advised the commission that statewide there has been no consistency in how cities are dealing with the same issues, so although there is not one quick fix, there are many ideas the commission can consider on how to approach the problems. "We've been trying so hard tp please everyone in Sunrise," said Commissioner Roger Lutz, "and it's getting too complicated. I agree we should bite the bullet and look at [rebuilding the docks] ourselves, uniformly.", SThe commission unanimously agreed.to hold a special work session devoted to all its waterway and dock issues in August. In other business, the commission also rebuffed a Streetlife Island police reports- Anna Maria City No new reports. Bradenton Beach No reports available. Holmes Beach July 11, 3200 E. Bay Drive, Shell's restaurant parking lot, burglary. A man reported his car stereo stolen, however during the investigation it was discov- ered his vehicle tag was registered to his motor home and the victim does not have a valid driver's license.. July 14, 3200 block of Sixth Avenue, driver's li- cense. A driver backed into a mailbox, destroying it. request from the Manatee County Planning Department and county commission to remove Brazilian pepper trees at Kingfish Boat Ramp. Although the commission was ameanable to having' some of the pepper trees removed, it did not want to au- thorize removal of trees in the western end of the boat ramp until the impacted condominium owners could be informed of the proposal to remove the non-native trees. Most of the property owners return in the fall. The commission also stated that they had no desire to see the space behind the city's welcome sign turned into additional parking for trucks and boat trailers utilizing the boat ramp, which is part of the county's proposal. Lutz said the county's proposal is not about remov- ing pepper trees. "This is the first step to putting more pickup trucks between two condos. That's what I ob- ject to, I don't care about pepper trees." The commission agreed to defer the issue. "We did a lot of landscaping on the entryway to the Island and I don't want to see it destroyed for 20 or 30 more park- ing spaces," said Whitmore. "What we need is more boat ramps." An officer contacted the driver, who volunteered to meet the officer to conduct a traffic crash report. The driver failed to report to the Holmes Beach Police De- partment on several occasions. After the office discov- ered the driver's license had been suspended in 2003, he was given the option to come to -the station on his own and be given a traffic summons, or continue hid- ing and have a warrant for, his arrest issued with a re- quest for increased boid. According to the report, the. driver failed to comply and continued evading law en- forcement. July 14, 5608 Gulf Drive, Sun Plaza West, crimi- nal mischief. The property manager of the apartments reported a pane of glass near the service area of the elevator had.been broken. Oops In last week's Islander, a picture of the wrong fence ran with the article, "How high is too high? Check back in October." Above is the fence that was the subject of the complaint, with Anna Maria Building Official Kevin Donohue standing next to it: WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida www.iislannder.org Save this coupon for your next electrical repair or upgrade. New lights? New circuits? New motors? Phone Lines? Computer Network? No problem. United Electric can help, Our employee-owned company includes more than 60 of the most experienced electricians in the area. S- Cut Out Coupon - ~sass~~ e aca United Electric - Powered by Service , $25 $25' S,.- ..[. .T.- I ig Save $25 on any new residential service call, N I Not valid with any other offer. 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Books, magazines and. movies specifically for youths age 9 to 17 can be found on shelves directly behind the children's enclosed reading section. In restructuring the teen section, Ehde said she found books that haven't been circulated more than once in the past decade. Its no wonder teens aren't uti- lizing the library, she said, and she figured it was time to update its teen image with not only new materials but also teen programs .; With approximately $800 in support from the Friends organization, Ehde ordered new materials that she hopes Island teens will be more enthusiastic about. This month, new reading material has already be- gun lining the shelves in the new section. Based on research from book lists and reviews, Ehde has pur- chased a lot of graphic. novels on a variety of subjects, including non-fiction. SSorg^-& lace Revue ""' July 28-30 Evenings 7pm *d Ipm Mafiee July 30 "Be preparedfor nonstop laughig fiom beginning to end of this producitbn" BOX OFFICE OPENS JULY 25* 778-5755 SOpen 9am-1pm daily, except Sunday Island Players Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria Miriam Newman Senior Loan Officer Over $40,000,000 in Closed loans for 2004! Graphic novels, referring to the primary use of images to relate information, are very popular with this generation of teens. Similar to some degree to comic books, graphic novels come in many art-styles and are full novels, some original, some based on classics and some are non-fiction. The library now houses graphic novel series like Jing, Peach Fuzz. InuYasha, B) the S\%ord and more. There are also graphic novel adaptations of novels by H.G. Wells and biographies of scientists such as Neals Bhor. In her selection of graphic novels, which are read from back to front, Ehde was careful to select series that appeal to both genders. She has also purchased new magazines and sport- ing books that she believes reflect the Island teen com- munity, such as skateboarding magazines and surfing books. Recent arrivals include an entire selection of surf books for girls: "Sister Surfer," "Girls Guide to Surfing" and "Surf Diva." Among new selections are popular fiction, how-to books on graphic-novel illustration styles, bead-craft and jewelry making, and books dealing with social is-' sues relevant to teens. She has books written by teens for teens, such as "Teens Cook" and "Guys Write for Guys Read." And, even with all the new selections coming in, the classicsreimain on the shelI es, too. So far, Ehde says, she has had trouble keeping the books on the shelves. "They're flying out of here as fast as I can order them," she said. But, it's not because the Island youth have taken notice. 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So far, she says, the Island library is taking the lead in appealing to today's.teens, and based on its success may provide an example for other area libraries. " The biggest challenge so far has been getting the word out to Island .~ouths. Ehde is seeking input on the reading, and especially music selections desired. In August, the Friends will kick off the first in its series of teen programs. Wednesday, Aug. 3, Jon Scott, a local illustrator will talk about his first graphic no\ el and give drawing demonstrations. Aug. 10, John Malan, co-owner of Nica Rose Sil- ver, will teach teens how to make their own co\\ r. shell necklaces, bracelets and anklets. All materials %ill be provided. Aug. 17, teens will have a second opportunity to learn more about graphic-no\ el illustration and create their ow\n poster. 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That entity is represented by a Naples developer, Norman Burke, who has revealed the plans for the property. It is to have wet and dry storage, mostly dry, for up to 300 boats. He plans to sell the spaces, not rent as has been the case with the much smaller C n C. It will substantially expand the Cortez capacity for keeping boats. There are many boats tied up along the waterfront, and quite a few up on blocks ashore. As for marina space, the Seafood Shack has 68 slips and Par- rot Cove 30. The latter has been completely rebuilt and is to open for business sometime in July. Still, the price of purchasing instead of renting dock and storage space will likely force some boat owners to sell their craft. Finding replacements for their C n C slips will be virtually impossible, especially at the C n C rate at $7.50 per foot of boat. John Banyas has some large boats stored ashore at his Cortez Bait & Seafood at the east end of the water- front, and Karen Bell will provide similar service at the Cortez Cove property next door. They don't rival the capacity of the proposed new operation at the old Cipriani site, though. The property has been in the Cipriani family since 1939, and they started the marina operation in 1976. Capal bo 'sI I House of Pizza Buffet Special I with the $ 3 purchase of a soft drink. 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11 am-lOpm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES JULY 31, 2005 Tis The Seascon C ToEi njo l Christmcs Coo Arna Maria Island Liquor & Wine 5321 Gull Drive Holmes Beach (Fiuness Cenler Buildingl 778-5434 Please Drink Responsibly PAGE 16 0 JULY 20, 2005 U THE ISLANDER 'Much Ado' scintillating summer entertainment By Robert Noble Islander Theater Critic Shakespeare is back at Anna Maria's Island PlaN - ers theater, and it's a time for rejoicing! Director Kelly Wynn Woodland has % hipped up a \ hirlik ind of merrimenr t %\ ith a gifted group of mum- imers, most of \ horn are up to her demanding le el for her fifth summer of merriment here in "Much Ado About Nothing." The physicality is audacious, the 'o- cal work generally sparkling, \\ith robust good humor and solrinii emotion that tumble over the entire play- house. Woodland moves her actions in a forward rush that is exhilarating, never losing clarity of thought, or emo- tional truth. Her staunchest ally is the dazzling work turned in by Dean Chandler Bowder as a magnificently mercurialy Benedict. A handsome, dashing young man with beautifully inflected, sharp, clear speech (some of it at a mile-a-minute speed), he is a director's dream, whether trading barbs with his Beatrice (Sara Trem- bly), carousing with his fellows, or falling head-over- heels in love. With focused energy and charisma to burn, this is a performance to be cherished and remem- bered at awards time. Other strong male performances came from Stan Koci, an excellent, authoritative Don Pedro; from S Ryland Jones, who brought an edgy darkness to brother Don John, the black-hearted villain of the piece; from S wonderful Richard Garcia,who lights up the stage with his buoyant spirit as Leonato, father of the wronged Hero (Lisa Marie Moscato). Herb Stump had a lot of fun with that rapscallion Constable Dogberry, bringing a lusty, low-comedy attack with his watch, three nuts on-the-loose named Seth Smith, Brian Gordon and Mark Silpa. They constantly brightened the proceed- ings with their kooky drill-work, some of Woodland's most inventive staging. Smith doubled as the Messen- ger and shows special promise. Mark Woodland added humor and a pleasant sing- ing voice to the role of Balthasar, and Steve Credeur had several strong moments as Antonio. There were two striking supporting performances from Brian Beau Bob Bailey, Dean Chandler Bowden, LisaMarie Moscato and Sara Trembly in "Much Ado" at the Island Players. Islander Photo: Jack Elka James Dennis as Conrade, and Damian Jeremy Stone as Borachio, followers of the nefarious Don John. Their alert, alive, clearly spoken work was most impressive. Tom Allen played Friar Francis with an innate good- ness that glowed. Rick Kopp and Bill Edwards made nice contributions in small roles. With such a strong male contingent, the ladies more than held their own. Trembley's Beatrice (in spite of a short, modern haircut that constantly got in the way of believing her as a Shakespeare lass) was full of temperament, wit and passion, with several wonderfully original touches. Moscato's Hero went from giddy bride to anguished victim with depth and grace. Her scene with friends Margaret (Heather Kopp) and Ursula (Corinne Wood- land the third member of the dynasty) was like a delightful bubble that never burst. Kopp and Corinne Woodland brought ebullience and imagination to their every scene that helped propel the play on its merry course. Unfortunately, Beau Bob Bailey's Claudio was totally lacking in energy and vocal equipment vol- ume, inflection, breath, and clarity were MIA. Costumes are obviously low-budget, but the boots and swords were gorgeous. And Bowden's choreogra- phy was a real plus, especially a spectacular duel be- tween Stone and Dennis on the lawn at intermission. Also, the Beatrice and Benedict fight with sword (her) against his metal vase, wooden stool and broom, end- ing in a sudden kiss on the mouth that left Beatrice melting in wonder magical! Koci doubled with a neat, serviceable set with plenty of entrances for the giddy comings and goings. Alise Hart's generally effective lighting had a few dark spots and Blair Dalton contributed a very pretty wed- ding gown for Hero. Highlights: The witty, blithe banter that started in the first scene and kept bubbling merrily through the evening; Garcia's rising to eloquence in the scene of Hero's shaming; H. Kopp's brightly played scene with Beatrice; the lovely lute music between scenes; and K. Woodland's double-whammy of two trios trying to convince Beatrice and Benedict (each of whom hides in the bushes) that they love each other. Great fun! Scintillating summer pleasures with the mighty Will Shakespeare. Thank you Island Players. Alas,This offering was short and the play has ended its run at the Island playhouse. But, looking forward, there's always next summer and the sixth annual Shakespeare on the Island. N FRIDYIG' 9 Diaer rpe lae July 15 adJ 16 St. toui s-Stye BBQ EibS and Chicken Enehilada Supreme The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... 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But mainly nowadays he's bringing the sport to kids and vice versa. "It's great for kids." he said. "It teaches them sportsmanship and competition, and it leads them to help each other v ith their machines. Most of all they learn ho" to \ in or lose with dignityy" He's becoming a long-timer on the Island. coming here in 1989 from Cle\ eland when his mother became ill. He worked for a\% while for a contractor on Longboat Key, then took off on his o%\ n to form the successful Gulf Coast Construction and Consulting Inc. in Holmes Beach. He moved his family to a large house on the Braden River, but they weren't there long for in 1999 his doctors found that he had a particularly nasty can- cer. He spent the next year on chemotherapy, sold his house to pay the bills and settled down for a long con- valescence. During that long and dull period he met Willy Herschberger, organizer of Harley Davidson motor- cycle racing at the Bradenton track. Mione's father had started him on dirt hikes when he was 8 years old, but lMemor Tony Mione giving Jordan Hinton sendoff. . the senior NMione died when Tony \\as 12 and he had drifted a\wa\ from biking. Herschberger thought drag racing would d do some- thing for Mione's cancer-induced depression, and he got Nlione started racing a HarleN in 2000. It took his mind off his suffering, all right from a standing start, a quarter of a mile in no more than 10 seconds, well o\er 100 miles an hour. He graduated to a Buell sport Harley. which he raced to that high national standing until he lacked that fence. After that lie sat out 2004 while building himself a special chassis with a hot Buell motor, his competition bike now. His pal Herschberger began promoting junior drag racing, and Mione quickly joined. He helped parents choose the machines for their children and then helped them learn to ride. David and Vanessa Wallace, for example, owners of David Wallace Air Conditioning in Bradenton, got two drag bikes, one for Christopher, 13, and one for Shawn, 9. Kids drag for one-eighth of a mile under the same racing rules as adults, everything imitative of the grownup racers right down to the protective and im- SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast ON VACATION JULY 21 REOPEN AUGUST 2 Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: TUES-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach Nine-year-old Payton Hinton checks her new drag motorcycle: Mione says she is absolutely fearless. pressive "leathers" they wear. In the adult divisions, women compete along \xith men. Mione hauls the local youngsters' machines along with his own in a large enclosed trailer lie tows with a big pickup, traveling hundreds and even thousands of miles for a competition. 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(Corner of Business 41 and 7th St. W. in downtown Palmetto) OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7A-2PM Phone 729-6556 Fax 729-6557 3 PAGE 18 M JULY 20, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Fishing slowed by storm, red tide, but picking up _-_. -- .- g Z .d*jtiim. .,ii-j By Capt. Mike Heistand Between Hurricane Dennis's passage and.the spo- radic red tide blooms, fishing has been hammered but not drowned in the past week. Offshore fishing for grouper remains steadily good, and snapper fishing is hot right now in the Gulf of Mexico in about 100 feet of water. There are also some dolphin hookups being reported. Inshore action for redfish is good as well, plus lots of trout, flounder and catch-and-release snook. Capt. Tommy Butler gets the "catch-of-the-week" honors for his 90-pound cubara snapper. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said fishing has been tough, but he caught redfish to 24 inches last week, plus catch-and-release snook, flounder to 17 inches and yellowtail jacks. He put his charters onto most of the fish by using artificial bait and lures. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said grouper fishing offshore is stable in upwards of 100 feet of water. Snapper fishing is also hot right now in the Gulf, and there were a few catches of dolphin the fish, not Flipper from last week's Desoto fishing tournament in Palmetto. Inshore fishing for redfish re- mains good and is Bill's best bet. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said action at the pier includes whiting, small catch-and-release snook, yellowtail jacks, black drum and flounder. Dave Sork at the Anna Maria City Pier said fish- ers there are catching mangrove snapper, a few mack- erel, flounder, black drum and sheepshead. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said There are lots of American red snapper coming in from the boats in the Desoto fishing tourney last week. In- shore action for black drum, flounder, mangrove snap- per, redfish and trout was from in and around Terra Ceia Bay. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, reports are that redfish are thick in Miguel Bay and near Joe's Island. Man- grove snapper are being caught near the Sunshine Sky- way Bridge artificial reefs, with some coming in at 16 inches in length, and there, are also a few flounder be- ing caught. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said that he's found "fishing to have been fantastic this past week. Our clients have been catch- ing lots of gag grouper, caused by Hurricane Dennis pushing new fish into our area." He said his charters have been catching gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, lots of mangrove snapper, many yellowtail snapper as well as lane snapper, black tip sharks to 5 feet and bar- racuda to 5 feet in length, mostly caught in about 100 feet of water." Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of GPS and charts to be topics of squadron's seminar "The Basics of GPS" and "Chart Smart" will be covered in a seminar from 6 to..8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Power Squad- ron. It will be free of charge at the squadron's building, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. The squadron said that if those attending have a global positioning system unit, they may bring it with instructions, chart of local waters, parallel rules, right triangle, pencil and eraser. Those interested may register by'calling 714-0449. REEL FAST CHARTERS Charter only for the best * 4 hours * 8 hours * Weekends * Week trips , Happy fishers Eric Jr. and Thomas Hollifield, sons of Eric Hollifield of Georgia, had a great time catching some gag grouper while on a six-hour charter with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said catch-and- release snook fishing is good right now, as are good- sized redfish plus a few nice-size trout. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include a few sheepshead being caught from the Anna Maria Island Bridge, some redfish along the Perico Island shoreline on the higher tides, and catch-and-release snook near Prices Key at the mouth of Palma Sola Bay, Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's finding-good fishing to be tough right now, but is able to hook a few catch-and-release snook, redfish and trout. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said "the current red tide outbreak after the passage of Hurricane Dennis has done nothing but add insult to injury" for nearshore fishing. "The couple of trips I made this past week have produced mixed re- sults," he added. "Matt Brown visiting from Kansas enjoyed some fair action on snook, mangrove snapper, and feisty jack crevalle early in the week. On Friday,. Jeff Simmons and a crew of-kids were highly disap- pointed with a morning of fishing that produced pre- cious few fish and a real lesson in what could have been by checking out all the dead and dying snook, reds, trout and flounder floating around Sarasota Bay and Anna Maria Sound. At this writing, offshore fishing is wide open and excellent according to all reports from about 70 feet of water. Even tarpon fishing is happen- ing out there. Optimistically, I hope the situation will improve dramatically in the coming week." On my boat Magic, we caught redfish to 23 inches, lots of small catch-and-release snook with a couple in the 30-inch range, as well as some mangrove snapper from the Skyway Ship Channel. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide fishing report. 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Label with names, catch, etc. Phone contact. 941-778-7978. * Covering the West Coast and Bahamas ---~I~------- ----- THE ISLANDER U JULY 20, 2005 U PAGE 19 Dennis teaches us new lessons, at cost to others Dennis hammered the Florida Panhandle last weekend as a major hurricane, making landfall just east of Pensacola. But some of the worst damage took place about 200 miles to the east, and the impact should serve as a lesson for Islanders. Alligator Point and St. Marks are some of the most beautiful and yet rustic areas of North Florida. Located about 30 miles south of Tallahassee, Alligator Point is a barrier island that separates Ochlochpee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. There are mostly summer houses, a Nw ide w hite-sand beach and dunes that are upwards of a dozen feet high. St. Marks is on the river of the same name, a small community of about 350 residences. There is a good- size marina, an old-style country store.and a couple of bars including the venerable Posey's, which has some of the best oysters and coldest beer in that part of the state. Dennis pretty much N\ iped both of them out. The Gulf is very, very shallow fora long. long dis- tance from shore up there. The hurricane's storm surge just piled up water like you wouldn't believe and then pushed it ashore. All ground-level houses on Alligator Point were destroyed. Elevated structures fared pretty well. but an\ stairs of structures on the ground were lost. The road is pretty much gone, and the utilities are out still and probably will be for quite a while. Angelo's,. a restaurant on the bay just before the bridge to the Point,was damaged to the point that the owners figure it will be at least two years before they can reopen. With an employment roster of about 80 people, it's the biggest employer in the area, so the impact is significant not only to restaurant patrons looking for a good seafood dinner, but also to'wait staff looking to put some food on their own dinner tables. St. Marks was hit even harder with an estimated 12-foot storm surge that drenched the already-low-ly- ing area. About 80 percent of the.houses sustained flooding. There were pictures of residents walking down the road in neck-deep water. ; Posey's, which is on the river, had more than 5 feet of water inside the structure. The owners hope to re- open within a few weeks, once everything dries out and all the restaurant equipment and stock is replaced. What's startling is that Hurricane Dennis passed Anna Maria Island out.in the Gulf at a distance of about 150 miles. We lost a little beach. had some water in the streets, had a few docks damaged one severely - and lost a few tree limbs. That was it. At a 200-mile distance, the same storm pretty much wiped out two communities, all due to a storm surge that piled up in a large, shallow bay a bay not all that different than Anna Maria Sound or Sarasota Bay or even Tampa Bay. There does indeed seem to be some kind of lesson there. Dennis quashes another myth? The following is from a National Hurricane Cen- ter discussion last week regarding Hurricane Emily. "While we often talk about the cold wake that hur- ricanes leave behind, it appears that Hurricane Dennis has actually made portions of the Caribbean Sea warmer and hence more favorable for the potential -development of Emily. Heat content analyses from the University of Miami indicate that westerly winds on the south side of Dennis ha\ e spread warm waters from the northwestern Caribbean eastward to the south and southeast of Jamaica, an area that could be traversed by Emily in three days or so." Sure enough, Emily did strengthen over the warmer waters and hit just south of Cancun Sunday. Won't this fun every stop? More north-south connections Speaking of lessons learned from our friends to the north, it seems that they ma\ be learning something - something bad from us in-the form of toxic algae. ..A tropical algae:has bloomed in some lakes in Michigan, an algae that has killed alligators in Florida and sickened visitors who inadvertently drank the wa- ter. Cylindrospermopsis can be toxic to humans and animals, according to Michigan scientists studying the outbreak and reported in the Grand Rapids Press. The algae bloom isn't a red-tide-like outbreak it's only found in freshwater and it is invisible to the eye, but is just as nasty. Researchers are puzzled as to why the algae has found its way all the way to Michigan from its usual South Florida lake climate. There is some speculation that global warming has heated the water up there enough to allow the tiny plants to flourish. Other thoughts follow the vein that the stuff thrives in phos- phate-rich water, and there are elevated levels of phos- phorous in the lakes in which it's been reported. Algae blooms: The tiny plant that keeps on giving and giving everybody a pain. ... and you can help The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is collecting data, both anecdotal and scientific, on "the biological status of the bald eagle, gopher tortoise, manatee and Panama City crayfish," with the information to be used during the beginning phases of its review of listing petitions for the four species. "Right now we are looking to gather scientific data and observations about the biology of these species," said Dan Sullivan, who is coordinating the FWC's re- view of the species. "We will be seeking broad public input during phase two, after we complete the biologi- cal assessments, but before the commission makes de- cisions about each species." The FWC is "specifically seeking information on population size and trends, distribution and range, threats to the species, published population viability models and specific aspects of the species' life history that may influence the status of the species," according to the agency. With the exception of Panama City crawfish, we've got all of the listed species in our area. Gopher tortoises, by the way, thrive on Egmont Key and, we're told, on Perico Island. To submit info on the critters in our area, write to the following by Aug. 31. Bald eagle: Dan Sullivan, FWC, 620 S. Meridian St., Mail station 2A, Tallahassee FL 32399-1600. Go- pher tortoise: Kevin Enge, FWC, 5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy FL 32351. Manatee: Dr. Elsa Haubold, FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 8th Ave. S.E., St. Petersburg FL 33701. FWC noted that, "The manatee is currently listed as endangered. The bald eagle is listed as threatened. The gopher tortoise and Panama City crayfish are spe- cies of special concern." Shark frenzy Speaking of our backyard, the St. Pete Times had a pretty neat set of photos taken by a woman on a dock in Tampa Bay at Egmont Key. The woman, Mary Mathias, was dangling her legs over a dock on the island just north of Anna Maria when she got bored with fishing and grabbed a camera to take some pictures of pelicans. She saw a fin, a big fin, and snapped a shot. The fin got closer, and she took another picture, then another, then realized the fin was coming right toward her dan- gling tootsies. Mary scrambled up on the dock, finger still pushing the shutter on the camera, as the 6-foot- long blacktip jumped about halfway out of the water, rolled over and died. Shark experts believe the shark's odd behavior - blacktips don't do a "Jaws" act and lunge out of the water to grab people was caused by its death throes as it succumbed to red tide. Mary just happened to be too close to the action. But she got the shots, bless her heart. Sandscript factoid Dennis did do one good deed as it passed: It straightened an offshore reef in the Florida Keys. The USS Spiegel Grove was a 510-foot-long cargo and amphibious landing craft that was decommissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1989. It was gutted and towed to just off Key Largo, where it was sunk in 2002 to be- come an artificial reef. The sinking was bungled, though, and the ship turned turtle and left about a quarter of its bow stick- ing out of the water. Artificial reef-sinking experts - yes, I guess there are such people were eventually able to get the ship to the bottom in about 130 feet of water, but rested on its starboard side, not straight on its keel as all had hoped. Hope for a straight ship was lost until Dennis came loping through last week, and the heavy seas and al- tered currents tipped the Speigel Grove up on its keel. "I was flabbergasted," one of the reef organizers told the Associated Press. "Nature took its course and put it where it belongs." Captain Steven Salgado INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. 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Maria Island Little League product Wyatt Easterling is now an in- tegral part of the North River American 9-10 Division Little League All-Star team. Easterling moved to Pal- metto back in December and played for Red Hoagland Oldsmobile in the 11-12 age division for current all-star coach Brad Vedder. Easterling had no trouble fitting in with a new group of players, according to Coach Vedder. "We love him," stated Vedder. "He's a good versatile kid who plays well wherever you put him." During the District 26 all-star tournament at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton, all Easterling and the rest of his North River American teammates have done is shock their competition. Much like Anna Maria's little- feared Little League program, none of the other pro- grams in the county fear playing against Palmetto's two annual entrants into the tourney, but this year, in part because of Easterling's contributions, North River American advanced all the way to the loser's bracket finals of the double-elimination tournament. Easterling didn't have much to say about switch- ing leagues after he moved, though he did answer "yes" when pressed about whether he was having more fun in this year's tournament after getting waxed playing for the Anna Maria all-stars during last season's tour- ney at Braden River. Easterling, along with Vedder's son Brett Vedder, formed a strong one-two punch on the mound for North River American, which was a major key to their suc- cess. Easterling has. contributed three complete-game pitching performances for North River, including an impressive five-hitter during North River's 4-2 victory over Manatee Central on July 5. Easterling also turned in complete-game performances during two losses to- Manatee National, which played Manatee East for the District 26 title July 18. Easterling and his teammates' season came to an end on Sunday, July 17, when they dropped a 10-5 decision to Man.atee East. Easterling played third base U.3. . A Tropical Island Vacation in Your Own Backyard! You have to see this property to truly appreciate it's uniqueness. 3BR/2BA, 2880 sq. ft. custom designed pool home with gourmet kitchen in Holmes Beach. Six-foot privacy fence surrounds this lushly landscaped island paradise! Deeded boat slip with dock included so bring your boat. Home Warranty provided. Don't miss this one! (941) 795-4700 www.bradentonhomes.net *"w bA -pr ,,. $ '~;. ~: " '' .. ,r ''i if- i - Wyatt Easterling. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy and was a solid 2-for-4 at the plate to finish the tour- nament with a steady .275 batting average and five runs scored. Other major contributors to the North River all- stars include ace pitcher Vedder, who doubled as the shortstop when he wasn't on the mound; third baseman and catcher Thor Miller; catcher and pitcher Eric Schappacher; Khalyd Cox, who patrolled second base; and first baseman Spencer Heintz. Centerfield was in the capable hands of Brian Waiters, who was flanked by left fielder Pervouse Goff and Tyler Williford, Anthony Bellemare and-Cody Deans, who each shared time in right field. 1 1) l^ ^\ ^ ^Si~nSSS Ni Want personalized service while you buy or sell property this summer? Let Carol help make your dream come true. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com Cirt-JcioLs lsIavfotit Resiciiece 0DazzA1iui Crd EIto dv View- LI. Ir VI1;LT-.--- I---I 7 NEW!LISTING i 39 OiR' j ,3. L1O I od I I ill I d. I,,.. Excellent cole. Property li 1 11, III 1 11 O ffir Ie -,I I I t. I Iee \S'Li te Isuli d i i ue III I'l t- -, ij III. 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Roswitha Fowler and Grimme came in sec- ond in the "tee-to-green" with a score of 25.. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE 1 Prime direct Gulf 4 &. ~g -1 view turnkey ... furnished IBD/IBA j .e B li siti condo with excellent S. rental history. 2006 home that exudes old Florida charm. New furnishings, wood floors, fireplace, i' I woodpicket fence just '' `' f steps to the beach. - Offered for $639,000. SMEL NEELY, REALTOR 941-809-5565 WWW.CELLWITHMEL.COM MEL@CELLWITHMEL.COM 3 l LANi /- 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 A A Ic A PHONE: 941.778.6849*TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 V A. A T .1 FAX: 941.779.1750 T p r h l .*, ...-.a :-p PROPEwRTIE3. oC Licensed Reol Estote Broker Ann Coron Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. Competitive rates. Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. Up-front approval* at the time of application. As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. Loan amounts to $6 million. f Construction financing available. S Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach pam_voorhees@countrywide.com Ea Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Horseshoe winners, Bill Starrett of Anna Maria and Howe Starrett of New Jersey claimed the top spot in the July 16 horse- shoe games at the Anna Maria City Hall park The brotherly team defeated George McKay of Anna Maria and Tom Rhodes from Cortez. Winners of the July 13 games were Rod Bussey of Kentucky and Bill Starrett of Anna Maria. Games get under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday morning, and are both free and open to the public. The park is located behind the Anna Maria City Hall building, at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to come and either play or watch the games, There's ample parking and teams are drawn at random prior to the games beginning. So come on out, have some fun and meet some of the Island residents and visitors. 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 $100, you can test your golf skills at Bradenton's most challenging layout in a four-person scramble and help out the soccer program. 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 for golf and the banquet, a tee or green sign on the course and a banner to be displayed at all Manatee Her- icane home. soccer games. A golden goal sponsorship 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. S! Maureen 4 I) Dahms Realtor 941-778-0455 3reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA wat..gQreneir-. l ia r m 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 me at 3610 York Drive, Bradenton FL 34205. For more informa- tioncall me, Her-icane Coach Cassidy, at 807-1105. Beach Olympics on Island Sunday With proceeds going to cancer kids, the Sandbar Beach Olympics will pit 20 teams of six athletes each against each other Sunday, July 24, at the north end of the Island. The starring event, the water race, is somewhat shaky and will be until it starts, or doesn't: It depends on the red tide that has periodically plagued our waters. If red tide cancels out the event,another just as good will replace it. That is the promise of the staff of the Sandbar Cindy M. Jones GRI, CRS, Sale Associate S- DUNCAN Real Estate, Inc 779-0304 S e 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria THE ISLANDER U JULY 20, 2005 U PAGE 21 .... :-- .. ,- -- North River . ., ;: American 9- 10 All-Stars: : Khalyd Cox, Wyatt. .,. .: ,, g SEasterling, Eric ,, .. ,1 '. _.. S Sch&ppacher, S..".. e Brett Vedder, a .. -,. .,:. A Pervous Goff, Thor Miller, 4 Al; Tyler . Williford, mer per t.e'm agans h c Cody Deans, Brian Waiters, Anthony Sellemare and Spencer Heintz. R Coaches: SBrad Vedder and Al Cox. restaurant, 100' Spring Ave., Anna Maria, where the events will take place. They have been working vir- tually around the clock to get this show on the road. The water race is a timed event, pitting six swim- mers per team against the clock. Other events on-the menu Sunday are a Frisbee throw, keg roll, tray race, volleyball and others that may crop up. It is open to anyone, said the Sandbar spokesper- son, with competitors forming teams of three female and three male semi-athletes, and can include chil- dren. The limit is 20 teams. Registration fee is $125 per team. T-shirts, food and beverage will be pro- vided. Proceeds are to go to the American Cancer Society's RACK program Reaching Out to Cancer Kids. Registration forms are available at the Sandbar, 778-1696. Sign-in will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, with the games to start at noon. DICK MAHER AND DAVE JONES . ISLAND SPECIALISTS ii Simplify Your Search! Call anytime for a consultation. Just visiting paradise? You can keep up on the Island "action" with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island." You'll get news about three Island city governments, Island people and more. Call (941) 778-7978 and charge it to MasterCard or Visa. Or visit our office and subscribe in person - 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. 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PAGE 22 M JULY 20, 2005 i THE ISLANDER Real Estate Transactions Island real estate sales 6500 Flotilla Drive, Unit 222, Westbay Point & Moor- ings, Holmes Beach, a 2,336 sfla / 2,600 sfur 3bed/2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 06/23/05, Milligan to Pollock for $600,000. 2908 Avenue C, Holmes Beach, a 1,040 sfla /1,050 sfur 2bed/2bath home built in 1979 on a 50x100 lot was sold 06/21/05, Kratz to Gurskis for $510,000: list $529,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 117, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sfla / 771 sfur 1 bed/1 bath condo built in 1978 was sold 06/24/05, Roehl to KsiazeK for $350,000; list $359,000. 7300 Gulf Drive, Unit 1, La Casa Costeria, Holmes Beach, a 1,818 sfla / 2,016 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 2004 was sold 06/30/05, La Casa Costeria LLC to Lamar for $1,500,000; list $1,500,000. 7300 Gulf Drive, Unit 2, La Casa Costeria, Holmes Beach, a 1 841 sfla / 2,016 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 2004 was sold 06/28/05, La Casa Costeria LLC to .KCA Enterprises LLC for $1,500,000; list $1,500,000. 615 Ivanhoe Lane, Holmes Beach, a 2,971 sfla / 4,071 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 2001 on a 90x105 lot was sold 07/01/05, Schoenke to MacLean for $1,250,000. 4003 Fourth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 2,592 sfla 4bed/ 4bath/2car pool home built in 2005 was sold 06/29/05, Gaprop Inc. to Hood for $1,220,000; list $1,250,000. 523 68th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,766 sfla / 2,390 sfur' 3bed/2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1970 on a 87x108 lot was sold 07/01/05, Meyer to Roehl for $900,000; list $929,000. 104 Gulf Drive S., Unit 105, Gulf View condo, Bradenton Beach, a 1,029 sfla / 1,065 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 was sold 06/28/05, Eastman to Mitchell for $780,000. 710 Gladolius St., a 1,477 sfla / 1,994 sfur 3bed/1 bath/ 1car pool home built in 1956 on a 50x100 lot was sold 06/ 28/05, Hayes to Huff for $735,000. L- 9* -1 Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 www.surfside-realty.us 5400 Gulf Drive, Unit 37, 5400 Gulf Drive apartments, Holmes Beach, a 1,188 sfla /-1,269 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1969 was sold 06/29/05, Turner to Moyer for $695,000; list $769,000. 215 66th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla/ 1,390 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1977 on a 54x105 lot was .sold 06/29/05, Roehl to JH 2 LLC for $649,900; list $649,900. 6405 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a-1;424 sfla / 2,263 sfur.3bed/2bath duplex built in 1955 on a 66x100 lot was sold 07/01/05, Strongbow Properties LLC to Kimball for $624,000; list $635,000. 6108 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,112 sfla /1,569 sfur 3bed/1.5bath/1car home built in 1960 on a 90x101 lot was sold 06/30/05, Borton to Saunders for $600,000; list $600,000. 2903 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,402 sfla / 2,707 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1998 on a 50x100 lot was sold 06/27/05, Island Investments Anna Maria LLC to Jarema for $550,000; list $569,000. 752 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria a 956 sfla / 1,296 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1968 on a 50x105 lot was sold 06/30/05, Wickenheiser to 3610 Gulf of Mexico LLC for $475,000. 601 Gulf Drive N., Unit 205, Gulf Watch, Bradenton Beach, a 1,282 sfla / 1,380 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1986 was sold 07/01/05, Mitchell to Gilroy for $445,000; list $449,000. 2914 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,190 sfla /1,462 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1950 on a 50x100 lot was sold 06/27/05, Gonzalez to Brooks lnlernalional Inc. for $428,000; list $450,000. 3303 Gulf Drive, Unit 2,Sea Pirate, Holmes Beach, a 700 sfur 2bed/1bath condo built in 1969 was sold 06/29/ 05, -Kratcha to.Tarka for $388,000; list $395,900. 1603 Gulf Drive N., Unit 5, Tradewinds, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sfur 1 bed/1bath condo built in 1971 was sold 06/28/05, Wieland to LaFlamme for $385,000. 1603 Gulf Drive N., Unit 15, Tradewinds, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sfur 1 bed/1bath condo built in 1971 was sold Mike Norman t ^ Realty IN 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office (941) 778-4364 Fax 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell 06/28/05, Blackledge to Lennon for $375,000. 214.Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a 716 sfla / 960 sfur 1bed/ 1bath home built in 1935 on a 52.5x110 lot was sold 06/ 30/05, Dagher to Woods for $350,000. 501 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach, a 1,540 sfla / 2,313 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1959 on a 85x116 lot was sold 06/27/05, Mathewson to Palawski for $350,000. 6300 Flotilla Dr., Unit 92, Shell Point, Holmes Beach a 1,151 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1973 was sold 06/ 27/05, Harter-to Dabah for $340,000; list $385,000. 3705 East Bay Drive, Unit 213, Sunbow Bay, Holmes Beach, a 1,146 sfla / 1,247 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 was sold 07/01/05, Amos to Frenay for $339,000; list $349,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 266, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 691 sfla / 771 sfur 1bed/1bath condo built in 1978 was sold 06/27/05, Warfel to Daniels for $315,000. 2201 Gulf Drive N., Sunset Beach Resort, Bradenton Beach, a 3,305 sfur hotel/motel with pool built in 1968 on a 21,000sq/ft lot was sold 07/07/05, J&D Westcoast Ven- Stures Inc. to Raps Development LLC for $3.5 million. 1325 Gulf Drive N., Units 157 and 258, Tortuga Inn, Bradenton Beach, a 1,260 sfla / 1,560sfur and a 1,320 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 were sold 07/07/05, Tortuga Partners LLC to Sea Breezes LLC for $1,591,000. 7300 Gulf Drive, Unit 3, La Casa Costeria, Holmes Beach, a 1,818 sfla / 2,016 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 2004 was sold 07/08/05, La Casa Costeria LLC to Barnes for $1.5 million. 7300 Gulf Drive, Unit 5, La Casa Costeria, Holmes Beach, a 1,818 sfla /2,016 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 2004 was sold 07/08/05, La:Casa Costeria LLC to Better Half LLC for$1.5 million. 1325 Gulf Drive N., Units 153 and 154, Tortuga Inn, Bradenton Beach, a 913 sfur and a 1,064-sfur 2bed/2bath and 2bed/1.5 condo built in 1976 were sold 07/07/05, PLEASE SEE REAL ESTATE, NEXT PAGE FRESH MULLELE HATS $12 T-SHIRTS M,L,XL $1 XXL $12 7y _-7 - 941-778-7978 or www.islander.org 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach I I .f - INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 SF duplex lot, w/ the bonus of a recently renovated duplex. 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Tastefully furnished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3BA HOME with view of Tampa Bay. Only steps to a very private beach area. Brazilian Teak hardwood floors, granite ?' ' counters, two balconies and much more! a .,-- $1,200,000. - TIFFANY PLACE CONDO on the Gulf of Mexico: '., Remodeled and very beautiful, all furniture and Furnishings to stay, view of the Gulf from patio and the master bedroom. Tiffany Place condo offers great year round living or a great year round rental. $810,000. NORTH POINT HARBOR: Beautiful 3BR/ ... 2.5BA poolhome. On canal with dock and boat lift. Large kitchen and living areas. Two-car ga- rage, lots of extras! $1,425,000. .- . 4- .,- 1IBR/IBA CONDO in fabulous Tradewinds S Resort. Fantastic income. Pool, on-site S. management. This Gulffront unit is a very short walk to the beach. $385,000. .,. I i .... II,. .. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICE! Paradise villa ,, .,i condo's at 305 63rd St., Holmes Beach. 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Private beach access, marina, boat slips, 55-plus. $329,000. 53 9 U6FDIVE-.lM~ isc 42M ,; , THE ISLANDER U JULY 20, 2005 U PAGE 23 Real Estate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Tortuga Partners LLC to Sea Breezes South LLC for $1,228,100. 5300 Gulf Drive, Unit 607, Martinique North, Holmes Beach, a 1,057 sfla / 1,169 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1971 was sold 07/05/05, Shardell to Wolf for $950,000; list $969,900. 527 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,497 sfla / 2,338 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1963 on a 100x108 lot was sold 07/06/05, Kohlmann to Harper for $855,000; list $879,000. 206 66th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,980 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex with pool built in 1956 on a 118x105 lot was sold 07/08/05, Granquist to RCB Properties for $825,000. 112 Fourth St. S., Unit 2, Old Bridge Village, Bradenton Beach a 1,902 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 2004 was sold 07/05/05, Old Bridge Village LLP to Brooke for $825,000. 7000 Gulf Drive, Unit 109, Tiffany Place, Holmes Beach, a 1,610 sfla / 1,790 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulfview condo built in 1978 was sold 07/05/05, Mahoney to Jones for $810,000; list $819,500. 2600 Gulf Drive N., Unit 27, Anna Maria Island Club, Holmes Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 1,339 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1984 was sold 07/07/05, Detterbeck to Gulf Beach Management Inc. for $800,000. 601 Ivanhoe Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,972 sfla / 2,909 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1972 on a 131x138 lot was sold 07/07/05, Humphreys to Richardson for $775,000; list $799,500. 1325 Gulf Drive N., Units 155 and 256, Tortuga, Bradenton Beach, a 464 sfur and 710sfla / 830 sfur, each 1bed/lbath condo built in 1976, were sold 07/07/05, Tortuga Partners LLC to Sea Breezes North LLC for $749,900. 517 70th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,180 sfla / 1,734 sfur 2bed/2bath/lcar canalfront home built in 1967 on a 85x104 lot was sold 07/07/05, Bowen to Carlsten for $730,000. 6407 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,520 sfla / 4,104 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex built in 1966 on a 67x100 lot was sold 07/06/05, Vasilantone to Misiorowski for $715,000; list $795,000. 215 84th St., Holmes Beach, a-2,064 sfla / 2,863 sfur 4bed/2.5bath/2car home with deeded boat slip built in 2000 on a 90x100 lot was sold 07/05/05, Moore to Godden for $672,000; list $699,900. 7304 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, a 1,592 sfla / 2,460 sfur 3bed/2bath pool home built in 1994 on a 89x90 lot was sold 07/06/05, Lecroy to Holmes Beachside Re- treat LLC. for $671,000; list $699,900. 2216 Avenue A, Bradenton Beach, a vacant 50x126 lot was sold 07/08/05, Jarrett to Gulf Coast Properties Florida LLC. for $645,000. 2218 Avenue A, Bradenton Beach, a vacant 50x126 lot was sold 07/06/05, Barlow to O'Neill & Pearce Invest- "~ ' jp/ --.-- ~ ~ i ----, .5 :3 " !f! BM. - !^, ^ ,,f Starz shine on Anna Maria Island Starz Real Estate has just opened its office at 2218 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach and broker Court Zoller, left, and sales agent Luis Najmy are ready for the stars to shine on Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose ments LLC. for $645,000. 781 Jacaranda Rd., Anna Maria, a 2,005 sfla/ 2,584 sfur 3bed/2bath/1car home built in 1959 on a 50x100 lot was sold 07/08/05, McNulty to Vanweelden for $645,000; list $665,000. 401 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,592 sfla / 2,408 sfur 3bed/2.5bath/2car half duplex built in 1989 on a 62x85 lot was sold 07/05/05, Mills to Meyer for $475,000; list $489,000. 3703 Fifth Ave., Unit 1, Seacrest, Holmes Beach, a 1,172 sfla / 1,444 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1985 was sold 07/06/05, Sammer to Brazier for $463,000; list $474,900. 1007 Gulf Drive N., Unit 221, Summer Sands, Bradenton Beach, a 1,259 sfla / 1,349 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1982 was sold 07/07/05, Menzies to Bradford Sutcliffe Insurance Associates Inc. for $450,000. 1801 Gulf Drive .N:, Unit 236, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla / 1140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1978 was sold 07/07/05, Schlegel to McGovern for $399,500; list $415,000. 611 Gulf Drive N., Unit C29, Imperial House, Bradenton Beach, a 858 sfur 2bed/1 bath condo built in 1969 was sold 07/08/05, Gonzalez to Robertson for $369,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 216, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla / 1140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1978 was sold 07/06/05, Wrightman to Stallas for $307,500. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach, can be reached at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2005. *lr --- igp A',-' The fibblelTed S? Professional REALTORS representing " buyers and sellers with Heather Absten, P.A. 941-807-4661 HeatherAbstenr@yhoo corn Honesty, Integrity, Results! Jenni 94 Jennif f?.'r *?, fer Absten, P.A. 1-345-7002 frAbsten@msn.com JUST LISTED INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 SF duplex lot, w/ the bonus of a recently renovated duplex. Don't miss this one! Six bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and plenty of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details! $849,000 MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite counter tops, wood floors, brand new carpet, beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, custom tiled showers and much more! It's a must see! $829,000 Brand New Construction Under $800,000 with Pool Two new Key West-style town homes under construction. 3BR/2.5BA, two-car. garage, metal roof hardy plank siding, Evergrain decking, granite counters, high ceilings and two-zone air conditioning $799,000. Call for more details! IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE S-_ 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom home just 2 blocks from Sthe beach on a quiet cul-de-sac. .Very well o. maintained, large bedrooms, master suite with __ dual showers, oversized 2-car garage with work- ...-i M0 b .,* shop area in back bonus recreation area 'WL downstairs, and lots of storage. Large side yard with plenty of room for a pool! $875,000. 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/ 2BA, hardwood flooring, quality doors, windows and fixtures, custom cabinetry, Corian breakfast bar, custom lighting, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. Tastefully fur- nished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. Property Management and Leasing Manatee MLS as of 07/12/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 203 (SFR, Condo, Duple) Median Price: $829,000 Total Pending: 109 Median Price: $695,000 Total Sold Since 1/1/05: 213 Median Price: $595,000 Judy Karkh Pealtor Call us for Annual and Seasonal Rentals, .t W Gulfstream WE/M Realty 941-778-7777 866-266-9911 Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School Gulfstream Realty 401 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach 941-778-7777 Start searching for your dream home today without leaving your house! Let me show you how! Save time, gas and frustration. Call or e-mail me for details Richard N. Armstrong, Realtor, CRS E-mail: IichA@eRealFloriadReolEstote.com Web site: www.RealFlondaRealEstate.com Direct: (941) 737-4457 Phone: (941) 778-7777 Fax: (941) 794-0208 Toll-Free: (800) 630-7497 pB\D\~\G COI\~BbC7~~*/. ~;;~t i ~I ; I 1 Lso~r , ulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach .1tBn* a Waterfront homes and condo's from the $500,000's. Properties in all areas- some with acreage. Call for details! Barbara Ragan, 322-6203 or 545-6371 pi S(ou deserve professionalism and ease when buying or selling your home. V Contact Annique S Lesage-Potocki to find out how easy W ; it can be. Call me \ at (941) 448-4939 There is no better time and location to invest in a second home but on one of the barrier islands. 7 7Adina Husak I speak English, German, Czech and Russian. ,, Call me for a market analysis at 224-8448 or 798-9567. E-mail: wahusak909a@aol.com -I-_ _ . .. .. .. .. -- - ~is~oser3l~a;;skpr~rPra,~ss~aprre~,~,~: ~.f~psPI--~-~a~~k':! B PAGE 24 J JULY 20, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Biz By Rick Catlin Splash for graphics Alice Domey of Bradenton Beach has opened Splash Graphics, a full-ser-- vice graphics design shop that special- izes in signs, decals and vinyl lettering. "I'll do signs, magnetics, decals, anything," Alice said. "If you need bow numbers on your boat, a special tag on a trailer or work van, refrigerator mag- nets, business cards --I do it all myself, as well as custom license plates." She will produce custom logos for businesses or individuals too, she said, as well as stationary and other products. Signage includes applications for real estate, OSHA requirements, yard sales, even parties and golf tournaments. Alice moved to the Island from northern Vermont, where she was chief financial officer for a meat packing plant. "After 20 years," she said with a laugh, "I decided it was time to get out of the north." Alice and Splash Graphics are avail- able by phone at 345-5520. 'Good Morning, Longboat' event next Wednesday A "Good Morning, Longboat Key" breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednes- day, July 27, at the Chamber of Commerce office, 6690 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Further information may be ob- tained by calling 387-9519. Open house Century 2-1 Alliance, the largest Century 21 company on the East.Coast, opened its doors at 6207 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 15. It is the first Bradenton location Century 21 Allhnct hai opeidii. The broker is Anthony Tiberini. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Cruise line award Fantasy Travel gets its "certificate of achieve- ment" from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines for "outstanding sales and service in 2004." From left are Pieter Hahn, Teresa Mairiqraf and Ben Mixter of Fantasy, Debby Meyers of Royal Caribbean, and Debbie Crissman of Fantasy. The travel agency is at 6630 Cortez Road. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose , IAMY GORDAN REALTORR" Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation -- and rehabilitation properties S* Island, waterfront and area ^ lifestyle specialist S ThA .IEl EL 0)l Gull Cijjl I:.il Estate Conlact Amyr for all of your i" REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 1501 GulfDivNtoi INN BEACH RESORT -i-fW 1 ^ df P-^ ... '-. : REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com DUPLEX: Elevated S2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA I-. enclosed lower area S r.- with garage and storage. Both sides i r :" ~rented. Property on SClark Spring Lake. Selling AS IS. $469,900. Please call Mike Carleton, Realtor, 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker, 545-9591 evenings. "The Best Resmnt on the Islamu."* A Private Ownersuhip Opporrunit- 23 lux-ur-, furnished. 2-bedroom. 2-bath condominl- um apartments no\w available, rmarnv with spectacular Gulf or Bay views. Spacious floor plans The gorgeous property runs from the private Gulf beach to Sarasota Bay. and has 3 pools. fountains and garden courrvards Private dock with 14 boat slips available for sale. Hotel managed by ResortQuest International. Construction pricing available S '-; : . . :,T;<&a 4A .- *, .--*-..': ... " S f-Bay Realty I of Anna Maria Inc. 7 778-7244 C 5309 Gu Zfrive boLea Beaed, FL5 34217 *B ? i . "d ** f i -.; .1 1* BEST BUY ON LONGBOAT KEY! Beautifully maintained 2BR/2BA unit in Spanish Main. Clubhouse, pool, putting green, boat docks and private beach access. 55-plus. Reduced to $329,000. Call Jesse Brisson (941) 713-4755 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. Micole Skaggs. Island Specialist A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 1. i" TORTUGA Diamond Shores Realty Inc I Licensed Real Estate Broker I ~ek; .~a~B~li~ THE ISLANDER E JULY 20, 2005 N PAGE 25 TV WALL MOUNT: Hammacher Schlemmer televi- sion wall mount. Holds up to 27-inch TV. Swivels 90 left or right, tilts 100 forward. Includes wall mount brackets and safety strap. $25. (941) 778-1102. KENMORE GAS Dryer, super capacity, new, white. $250. (941) 779-1165, after7pm or755-7275, leave message. MAPLE ARMOIRE: 76 by 48 by 24 inch. Excel- lent condition. New $1,200, asking $595. (941) 779-0021. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978.' 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. Dollar clearance racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS & ANTIQUES. Weekly spe- cials: shell, abalone, glass, turquoise, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, 50-60 percent off; all sterling jewelry, 50-percent off; collectibles, bone china cups and saucers; 25-percent off select gifts, antiques, art, vintage jewelry; storewide, 40-50-percent off. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0729 1998 CHEVROLET Camaro. Runs good, cold air. $1,900. (941) 518-5936. LEFT BEHIND: BLUE crate filled with birthday gift bags. Left at parade prep area, Coquina Beach, July 4; 10am. Debbie, (941) 778-0268. FOUND: NOKIA CELL ::;ho.ne neai 63rd Street boat ramp. Call (941) 778-1102. -FOUND: SPRINGER SPANIEL, male. Holmes Beach. (941) 720-0913. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Res- taurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bu- reau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCFREENSAVER! Experi- ence the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 .Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office; 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. 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) 720-1411. SELL it fast witn an ad in The Islander. SADULT CATS in desperate heed of loving homes. SAll are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774. STEAL PEARSON=26: 1973 sail cruiser. Excellent hull, clean deck and cabin. 9.9 MercUry. Honest' seller must move far west. $2,900. (941) 713-4946. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head; new batteries, stereo and much more!.$10,000, or best offer. (941) 778- 1565. 22-FOOT ANGLER:- Center console, older model, great hull. $2,500. (941):778-5900. SAILBOATS FOR SALE: 13-foot Sunfish, $250; 11- foot Mini-Sunfish, $600; 13-foot Zuma, $1,200; 17- foot Daysailor with 'new 3.5- hp motor, $1,400; 25- foot Catalina, $6,800). All located on Anna Maria. (941)778-0542. 1974/1995 28-PLUS-foot Winner hardtop custom cabin cruiser. Sleeps six comfortably, full head, 320- plus mile range. Fish & Cruise. radar, loran, Furuno fish finder, VHF, autopilot, hailer. 11.5-foot beam. Livewell, fresh and saltwaterwash down. Crusader 454/350 FWC. $30,000.00 firm. (941) 920-7249. 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. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. Saturday July 23 12noon-4pm 100 Sycamore Ave Anna Maria S* Well-known 3BR/2BA log cabin home on the beach. 100 feet of direct beach frontage. Rarely available and priced based on existing appraisal. Louis Najmy, Realtor (941) 713-2760 beachrentals@sandpebble.com Free beach cottage...When you purchase the direct Gulf lot now priced below land value. Magnificent views from the living room, dining area and both bed- rooms and the slate entry, fireplace, 50's bath and sunny kitchen are added compliments. Open-plan with beamed ceiling and private deck on the beach. Survi- vor of storms -for over 50 years. Reduced to. $1,425,000. .* ;. A .' t,: ,' .,, .., t(. '**f" " Attractive elevated home only 275 feet to beach. Area of prestigious homes on the Island's North end. 2BR/2BA and refurbished in 2002 with new kitchen, upgrades in bathrooms, new Amana heat pump system and eight runs of new ductwork. Lovely 16" tile throughout great room and kitchen with carpeted bedrooms. Freshly painted interior. Neutral decor... all you need is your furnishings. $725,000. SMaria SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin. Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com I PAGE 26 M JULY 20, 2005 M THE ISLANDER 1L ANE I -AA HEP ANTD UHL WNE Cnine ERIE NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. ALL POSITIONS: Caf6 on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Apply in person. PART-TIME WEEKEND office receptionist for area motel. Call Janet, (941) 778-2780. FRONT-DESK POSITION for busy electrical con- tracting company. Scheduling and dispatching ex- perience required. Heavy phone work, multi-task- S ing. Call (941) 778-4454. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En- glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. ACTIVITIES COUNSELOR: develop and instruct children in after-school activities designed to pro- mote social, physical and intellectual growth for chil- dren in grades K-5. Ideal candidates enrolled in edu- cation degree program or willing to obtain 40-hour DCF childcare certification, first aid/CPR certified. Valid CDL a plus. Part-time Monday-Friday, 1:30- 6pm. Pays between $7.50-$13.50/hour depending upon experience. Full-time available with office re- sponsibilities. E-mail resume, kjoyce@tampabay.rr.com. EXPERIENCED, KIND, mature childcare provider needed to come to our home. Please call for more information, (941) 792-3261. BEFORE SCHOOL COUNSELOR: Earn $75/week, Monday-Friday, 7-8:30am. Develop and instruct chil- dren in before school activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth. Outgoing individual with a passion for youth education and development. E-mail resume, kjoyce@tampabay.rr.com. ELECTRICIAN: ESTABLISHED SERVICE-ori- ented company. Must be able to troubleshoot. Minimum five years experience in the trade. Cer- tification a plus. Vacation and health benefits. Call (941) 778-1999. WANTED: ROADIE/soundperson for local, popular, busy band. Ambitious, responsible, valid drivers li- cense. Will train. (941) 778-1086. BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and din- ner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. 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 in- termediates. 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. NEED A BREAK? Red Cross certified sitter. Pre- viously head of church nursery. Call Elyse, (941) 779-2610. BABY-SITTER/PET-SITTER: Responsible, Red Cross certified, 14 and 19 years old. Experienced with kids and pets. Island references. Hilary or Natalie, (941) 778-5181. C&P: KIDS 4 Hire. Bathe, walk, sit your pet; weed, water, sweep your garden; provide light house- work. $5/hour. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. (941) 778-1147. SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen will make and deliver sandbags to your Island resi- dence. Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. WANT AN IRISH baby-sitter? Gemma, responsible, experienced 15-year old. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certified. (941)447-9657. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! INVESTORS GREAT MONEY MAKER , Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week with - excellent rental history in place. - One year old 5BR/5BA, four-car garage and elevator. Outside spiral -.-. , staircase leading down to lush heated pool area overlooking bay. - Beautifully furnished and tiled throughout. Private dock and great ISLAND DUPLEX:Steps to beach. Reduced to $699,000 fishing. $2,490,000. Virtual tour: www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor. before remodeling continues. Investors and builders bring your imaginations. Gulfviews possible. 2BR/1BA on large corner lot. IS SUTTON GROUP REALTY Awne Hlber, Realtor (941) 713-9835 R AL ST TE OP OR UNTI S .FOR ANNCMARIA A D3BEYON CORTEZ BEACH. .caomu ecc. a o ne.c,$-a-iond btilrc4 ' F. ,r d3. Imjjnna r, 4c a d lihchull, playful ..uirom hc, locarcd or. rhc ouh i,.nd lof Ar 'ria Island i rd one uc a block frcro th Grif Ti-. .rtunnint residence ferurES arvrcan detads throughc.ur rd ch.1 cro3Erc i us .o fiitrai m~rcrial;. I;gh rand color bird tcq,,thcr tu crcmct i authenr .,iorl ,j oarc Highlighcs iclude 3boal dock. ric seiw~ill, Incloneslir. ccrwrt,3r With spEitacular water will iEe~ nd open pool V-Lh warerfill. pri-me and sep~rate puist ~s ~ ~ ii~re~, harid-Looled reak kilchhr- cabinets. A.Mrr-ahan 8"".ir, Ec hnd-pa-rited rilc, hand -plasterecd wall!, hjnd~~~ cir-cd Indiin dooi o ircular srj).eway, nd balC nS jd~~i-. 360 e~grEE water Evers horn t the oft-ce h-de-iwal,~ 4H I MAR ,' ' z~i~H a05567 Offered at $2,590,000 KEY ROYALE. I lIll'or. .ldcd ba, psrcrar.i ,r. b: ;Iano, .,pfo rwna -. Fjli h *. %.. N ..1- n ii .er, i -Ii.bo e c:-Tm m itr E, ull, I pwj d ap'.d rnd i d, fLr rn. :uar hcr-im Ehnr jon acic. r M4 r.4 sl CIl Reduced! $1.850.000 Viriuanl Tour% & Phiotos %% %% %%.%k.% %arasotaxonil SKY Sothe I F [TE N TI f I - s ... - HOLMES BEACH. Brrjnd .:.. Y 'v :[ i .;r.d- si.,c l ,im ,,,l, 'rap ,. r i F':jl opicn d.?tin l'i t,..:-r.l :u'.r.onl iin.sh', 3 BP.. B"A Corri.lerd ir. r niirinth. rIAfk U6840- Offered at $791,000 ferr)',h.Ia'es (@sothebliSrealtn.com Terry Hayes' by's 6 i L .E-LT 1 :..' . MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE. TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great re- sults, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, rea- sonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, in- sured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician.for communica- tion electronics offers wireless and cable net- works, 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. TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repair/re- placement. Plus, get your hurricane panels now! Cut, primed and installed with easy-mount fasteners. $85/sheet, first story. (941) 730-1399. E-mail metrohs @msn.com. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Odd jobs, honey-do list, clean up, packing and moving, light hauling, hang pictures. How may I help you? Scott, (941) 538-0664. IMMACULATE CLEANING, detailing and decorat-. ing. Call Sandy for unbeatable service! Residential or commercial. (941) 798-9484. COMPUTER WIZ: Acquisition, installation, training, support. For investor, small business and families. Many years experience. Call Greg, (941) 704-0667. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. 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. 0 ) lean Holmes Realty .rW 778-2924 cell: 915-2430 www.islander.orgJ ************** ***************** * SARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION Dup i~) l. o:r single family home *I i:.i',r.. :,.n Sarasota Bay with * S1..I 'oi :' 1's open water views of S .. mrnanri~r.es, Intracoastal and ba,,' Home consists of 4BR/ * 4BA,. nr wer kitchen and mas- * i le r lalth with jacuzzi tub and * tw,:. b.:..t docks with vacant lot " * kSJ on br. Offered at $959,900. KEY ROYALE HOME * Beautiful Key Royale hcr.t * With family room, formal d ii Sing room and eat-in kitch-' * Located on the end of cir.jl and across the street from B.:.. t SNew tile flooring and kitchen r Scompletely- remodeled v. i * *cherry wood cabinets, corian counter tops all corian in bath. SHeated pool overlooking canal with two-car garage. Fantastic * bay view if second addition was added. $1,200,000. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS S Super opportunity to own Island business! * * Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. .* * '" Deborah Thrasher , RE/MAX Excellence _.,i,, * (941)518-7738 * I 1I I (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com * ***************-***tt* ****f****-********t I j II- - -. h ,, THE ISLANDER M JULY 20,.2005 P PAGE 27 A CI MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential.service, repair and/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and per- sonalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. RA005052. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years ex- perience. 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. MASTER YOUR Computer! No school; book or person can teach as much or fast as this retired computer teacher. Repairs. (941) 383-5372. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT ----- -- --- -- -" 607 Concord Lane Super-clean 2BR/2BA beauty on big lot with water views fore and aft. Deep water canal. New lanai. Many, many extras. $795,000. Call Chris and John 941-778-6066 REAL ESTATE Christine T. Shaw, or A.NA MARIA ISANOw, Me. John van Zandt, Realtors 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach .'' .~ ~*.' ~oN~. "b ,. I-~ I i. ... l ,.. .. ]i 7 ,--. . 4 ', .---,-.. ". .' Price Reduced Come to the Beach! Lowest priced single family in Bradenton Beach! 1BR/1BA turnkey furnished. $375,000 S -. ',:: Investment : Opportunity S, Current two 1BR/ S jl ''", .. 1 BA rental units steps from the beach! Duplex lot can be rebuilt. Check out "Stone's Throw" and "Shooting Star" at www.annamariaparadise.com. $749,000. Call Sue Carlson for more information on these great listings! 941-720-2242 941-779-9320 An Island Place Realty 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free.estimates. Senior dis- count. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn and land- scape maintenance. Great rates. Excellent Island references. Also planting and landscapes. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul- ing, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. 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. 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. Excellent rental. No condo fees. $469,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile, 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. 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. $799,900. MOBILE HOME ON WOODED LOT 1BR/1BA mobile home on large wooded lot with fruit trees and fence. Central location, room for a pool and lots of room for RV or boat storage. Dead end street with 125 feet on Wares Creek. Could divide into two lots. $125,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA n Ms SiiACoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com SimPly the Best A LANDMARK POPULAR Gulffront restaurant, with lots of parking. Grosses about / two million yearly. Owner r/\ retiring. Call for details. PALMA SOLA 4BR/2BA, two-car garage. 2,800 sf under roof, five minutes to beach. Truly move-in condition with top ofthe line everything. $499,000. CRACKER COTTAGE zoned commercial and only 200' to the beach. Cute as the devil. 2BR/1BA, hard- wood floors, built in 1930. Even has an attic workshop and a big backyard. $550,000. GREAT LOCATION, just live mninuite to the' beacl-h Quiet; 55-plus subdivision. Turnkey furnished, nice corner lot. "Triple-wide" 2BR/2BA with spacious enclosed lanai and spectacular fragrant jasmine over carport. Perfect winter retreat. $120,000. ~a .e~~ IA BAYFRONT Large 2BR/2BA, new dock and sailboat water. Also has guest cottage/mother-in-law- apartment. Zoned duplex. $1,350,000.- HUGE TWO FAMILY Wonderful floor plan. Almost 3,000 sf. 2BR/2BA each floor. Views of-Gulf and bay. Large verandas for sipping mint juleps. Enjoy as is or convert to large single family in a great neighbor- hood. $799,000. -7 GREAT SETTING with private pond on extra lot. Remodeled 3BR two blocks to beach. The perfect get-a-way at $595,000. CUTE AS A BUTTON Remodeled 2BR/2BA. Short walk to beach. Tile floors throughout, large living room and heated pool. $685,000. M ike aoj 800-367-1617 Norman 941-778-669 Norm an k- 3101 GULF DRIVE RealtylNC HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com W, Rkk.- r > PAGE 28 0 JULY 20, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service.Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 20 Years of Service Quality & Dependable Service. Se r;ce Call us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. t "7 1... .Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 S Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist I Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault .M. Fully Licensed and insured Island References A_____ Lic#CBC056755 R."AGNEQ REALTY 1T S 2217 GULf DRIVE N01RT11 "BRiADiFWON BEACII. FL 34217 . SINSC 1939. , IAQDOLD SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com BAY WEST Z LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LA UNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton 720-3622 FIVE STAR AUTO BODY Dodge Volkswagen Hyundai General Motors SEuropean Asian Specialist (941) 751-0122 or 756-5152 .'' 4901 15th Street East Braaenton ISLAND LUMBER AN HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 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. i~ CAC1814449 Anyone can take :- - a picture. P -. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA / PHOTOGRAPHIC ./941-778-2711 www .jackelka. com S00 00000000000000000 00000 WATERING RESTRICTIONS : Rules in effectfor Manatee County: Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days . a week. > Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M): o Tuesday and Saturday. > Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): Wednesday and Sunday. > Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) > Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the car on the lawn to wash!) > Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- lowed for ten minutes daily. 2- Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- ted any day. Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. 0 .000000 .....0*0000 .....000.e 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 refer- ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778- 2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778- 3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.- CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabi- nets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. 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. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and res- toration. Quality work. Over 20 years experi- ence. Insured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling; pres-. sure washing and tree trimming.-Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bath- rooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years ex- perience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall re- pairs, 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. RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Demo, car- pentry, installation, windows, drywall, finishing, tex- ture, doors. Call (941) 320-2506 or 778-0540. HOME IMPROVEMENT: Repair, painting, tile. Lo- cal references. 25 years experience. Call John at (941) 778-3713. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years ex- perience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. POOL HOME AVAILABLE for vacation let. Near Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA with all amenities. Man- aged by Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-1515. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cableTV, 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. WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, JBR/ 1BA, $500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/ BA, $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/2BA, 1BR/ 1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462@aol.com. MARINERS COVE: Annual unfurnished 3BR/2.5BA bayfront unit with fabulous views and 2,158 sf of liv- ing 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. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA ELEVATED duplex in Holmes Beach, one block from beach. $950/month plus utili- ties, no pets. First, last month, plus security. Refer- ences. Call Ed, (860) 227-5142. SPACIOUS ISLAND VILLA: 2BR/2BA split plan with Florida room, garage and laundry. 1,300-plus sf. Fruit trees, walk to White Avenue beach. Ah-" nual, $1,275/month. Unfurnished. (941) 745-0959 or 778-1589. ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA home with large boat dock on canal. Walk to beach. (941) 545-6118. BRADENTON BEACH duplex on Intracoastal wa- ter. Dock davits, laundry, modern with all appli- ances. First, last, security. Annual $1,100/month. (727) 784-3679. WANTED: WINTER seasonal rental. Prefer pool, dock and garage. (715) 747-3111. WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide vari- ety of condos and houses starting at-$1,500/ month. Annual rental; Ironwood, 2BR/2BA condo on golf course, $1,000/month; Sandy Pointe, 2BR/ 2BA, furnished, pool, seven-month rental, $1,100. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202, www.suncoastinc.com. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! J V L "Copyrighted Material I SyndicatedContent I Available from Commercial News Providers" im .e. a I SAN CLAS * * * * *' * * * * . * * * * * * * -. S 0 * * * 0 0t * 0 * * * * * 0 * * * * * * * THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 20, 2005 M PAGE 29 ISANDERCASSFIDS ;1 ~ ~RE. LS.)gJgill 5fJ ANNUAL: 2BR/1BA, Anna Maria, washer/dryer hookup, newly remodeled, steps to beach, shopping and restaurants. Available July 15. $950/month. (941) 778-5482. ANNUAL CONDOS: BAYVIEW Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach, ground level. Nonsmoking, no pets. 1BR $900/month, and 2BR $1,200/month. (941) 752-1737. 1BR/1BA DOWNTOWN Sarasota, theater district. Palm Avenue, Francis Carleton. Annual. $1,300/ month including water, cable, washer/dryer. (941) 685-8108. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA ground- level duplex. Completely furnished. One house from Gulf. No pets, nonsmoking. (813) 689-0925, or e- mail HLMSBCHRNTL@aol.com. FOR. RENT: ANNA Maria Island Club on the beachfront. 2BR/2BA fully furnished and equipped. Rent anytime. E-mail tennishofo@aol.com. (317) 873-3307. SANDPIPER MOBILE 55-plus, 2BR/1BA annual $750/month, seasonal $1,400/month; 1BR/1BA annual $650/month, seasonal $1,200/month. Non- smoking, Clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (941) 778-3051 or (775) 338-9492. VACATION WATERFRONT rental: 1BR and 2BR home, best location, dock, beach, walk to park, like new.. (941) 779-9074. E-mail: gwalker43 @ hotmail.com. BAYFRONT SOUTHWEST Bradenton: 2BR/2BA condo, boat dock available, spacious new interior, pool, tennis. $1,350/month. Available as four-month- minimum to annual. (941) 650-4197. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. 2BR/1BA BEACH HOUSE: 100 yards to beach. $475/week. (949) 813-4900. SEASIDE BUNGALOW: Summer rates $1,800/ month, $500/week. One short block to Anna Maria City .Pier. Very cute! 2BR/1BA, pet friendly. Call Maureen (941) 778-0542 or 730- 0587 for more information. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA Holmes Beach, $665/month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/ month; new 2BR/2BA riverfront condo, $1,300/ month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778- 2307 for details. THE "CASTLE ON Beach Avenue" Anna Maria. El- egant 4BR/3BA French Normandy home, two houses from beach on quiet street. Available now through May 2006. Inquire (941) 794-8202. 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. VACATION RENTALS in the Village of Cortez. Adorable 2BR updated apartments in a very quiet setting. Walk and bicycle the 75 acres of preserva- tion trails around the village. Stroll to great local fish restaurants and still only one mile to the beach! Well behaved pets allowed. Call Maureen (941) 778- 0542 or 730-0587 for more information. DIRECT GULFFRONT BEACH: Anna Maria vaca- tion apartments. Choice 1BR, 2BR and 3BR, fully equipped, tropical, private with porches, sundeck and laundry. (941) 778-3143. ANNUAL BEACHFRONT: 2BR/1BA Shell Cove condo. Tile, updated, unfurnished. Immediate occu- pancy. $1,200/month. Mt.-Vernon Property Manage- ment. Bonnie Bissett, (941) 957-4677, ext. 259. PALMA SOLA: one block from bay. 3BR/2BA, two- car garage, screened pool, large, lanai. Modern .kitchen. 1,645 sf. Nonsmoking, no pets. $1,600/ month. (941) 778-3051 or (775) 338-9492. 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 VACATION RENTAL: Runaway Bay, 1BR, sleeps four. Pool, tennis, golf clubs, rackets, fishing poles. Through Nov. 30, $600/week. (941) 778-9378. PERICO BAY CLUB: Annual rental, 2BR/2BA, first- floor condo with lovely pond view. Very reasonable. (941) 792-8737. HOLMES BEACH: FURNISHED 1BR/1BA, walk to beach and shops. Three to six months, $750/ month, including most utilities. No pets, nonsmok- ing. (703) 790-0077. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1 BA upstairs apartment, $525/month; 1BR/1BA ground-level apartment, $850/month; 2BR/2BA home, unfurnished on canal. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A., (941) 778-2291 or e-mail: jason@betsyhills.com. 1,200 SF DUPLEX: 2BR/1.5BA, pool, large kitchen, porch, fenced yard. Small pet maybe. August 1- January 1. $900/month. 206 82nd Street, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-3104 or 504-1330. GULFVIEW RESORT MOBILE home: 1BR/1BA recently remodeled, 55-plus. $850/month. (941) 962-4933. DIRECT GULFFRONT HOME: Elevated 2BR/1BA with pristine beach right out your back door. $1,900/ month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. OH SO CLOSE to the beach! 2BR/2BA very private with vaulted ceilings, wood beams. Water and basic cable included for $1,000/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. SIT AND WATCH the dolphins play as the sun sets! Bayfront condo 2BR/2BA with gated community and pool. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. - ------ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -------- -- -- --- 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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Online edition: www.islander.org HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: August 1 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com -1 A r~ ?- r ~ PAGE 30 I JULY 20, 2005 U THE ISLANDER ^-1 -. I: IA A CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN Sarasota: Unfurnished 1BR/ 1 BA apartment. $650/month for six month lease. Refer- ences, first, last and deposit. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2404 Avenue B. 1 BR/1 BA ef- ficiency. Steps to the beach/bay/park. For one or a couple in love. $550/month, $300 deposit. Water included, pet friendly. (941) 778-6690. LAKE CHATUGE, Hayesville, N.C. Monthly/seasonal rental. 3BR/1.5BA, one street from lake, boat slip - $900-2,000/month. www.chatugerentals.com or (800) 850-6544. PALMTREE ESTATES professional home management and vacation rental service. Bi-weekely specials for clean- ing services and senior discounts. For cleaning, call (941) 778-5810. For vacation rentals visit www.palmtreevacationestates.com ANNUAL 1 BR/1BA DUPLEX in Holmes Beach one block to beach. Fridge, laundry, stove. Unfurnished. $650/ month. (941) 778-5181. ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach 1BR. Available Aug. 5. $600/month, plus utilities and deposit. (941) 778-6541 or 504-3844. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake condo- miniums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $495,000. Excalibur Realty Inc., (941) 792-5566. LOWEST PRICE WATERFRONT condo, Holmes Beach. Just bring your toothbrush and bathing suit! Heated pool,' spa, tennis, pets OK. $479,000. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker. (941) 751-1155. CASH-COW Condo on Anna Maria Island. Takes in about $30,000 annually. Purchase price $350,000. What else do you need to know? Call Barry Gould, (941) 448-5500 or Ted Schlegel, 518-6117. Island Vacation Properties. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! GULF WATCH 2 BD/2 BA with almost 1,300 sf of living space. Tile throughout. Nicely furnished & rental friendly too. Walk across the street to white sandy beach. Asking $459,000. Call Cindy 941-504-6176. *-, '.^- ; ... .= *r .. w : BREATHTAKING 2BR/2BA condo with breathtaking view of Gulf and beach. Deeded beach access. Upstairs unit with parking below. $925,000. Contact Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Saturday-Sunday, July 23- 24. 6400 Flotilla Drive #11, Westbay Pointe & Moor- ings, Holmes Beach. First-floor, end-unit 2BR/2BA condo. Newly painted, tiled. Pool, tennis, fishing, docks nearby. (941) 778-1264 or (800) 696.-3050. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see the beauti- ful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina moun- tains. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the foot- hills of North Carolina. Deep water lake with 90 miles of shoreline. 20 percent redevelopment discounts and 90-percent financing. No payment for one year. Call now for best selection. www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE. GATED MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY near Asheville, N.C. Spectacular view and river lots. Clubhouse, paved roads, hiking, fishing. Grand opening Aug.12-15. Huge incen- tives! (866) 411-5263 www.BearRiverLodge.net. NEW TENNESSEE LAKE property from $19,900! Seven- acre parcel $34,900. Lake parcel and log cabin package, $54,900. (866) 770-5263, ext. 8 for details. VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS :::Helena Mont. 4.7 acres, S$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. EASTALABAMA MOUNTAIN property for sale one-hour west of Atlanta in Piedmont, Ala. Great for enjoyment or investment. 15-acres, $54,250; 512 acres, $1,485,000. More information, call Gary McCurdy (256) 239-8001. COOL SUMMERS/SKI WINTERS. Need partners to share new Beech Mountain, N.C .house. 5BR/.5BA. Two acres with waterfalls. Great view, 5300-foot elevation. Use six summer weeks, plus six other weeks each year. Only $130,000 per 1/4th interest. Call (704) 987-9295. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. SHOREWALK BATH AND TENNIS CLUB 2BR/2BA ground-floor end unit, light and bright! Low condo fees with fabulous amenities. $189,000. Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. BiwteW.,sn.amr umInal + l!' SPECTACULAR BAYVIEW CONDO 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished with good rental history. Large fishing pier and community boat dock. Laundry room in unit.$589,000. Contact Dave Vande Vrede, 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 season. $1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at 713-4800. BAY FRONT WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS. Turnkey 2BD/ 2BA unit with wide open water views. Covered parking and a boat dock, as well. Don't miss this one! $555,000 Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones 778-4800. LAKEFRONT LOG HOME, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. $99,900. Authentic 2,400 sf lakefront log cabin, Jamestown/Russell Springs area. Available July 30. Call now, (800) 770-9311, ext. 860. GEORGIA LAND FOR SALE. East-central Georgia 10 to 300 acres. Owner financed. Starting at $1,800/acre. Brashear Realty, (706) 722-4308. complete details, www.georgiacountry.com. GRAND OPENING! Winding River Preserve II July 30-31; Ocala/Gainesville Area. 20 acres from $195,000. 100 acres from $450,000. New semi-private gated community featuring parcels with frontage on the Wacassassa River. Gorgeous woodlands teeming with deer and turkey. Save up to $20,000! Great financing. Call toll free, (866) 352- 2249, ext. 517 or www.fllandbargains.com. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN property: lot 106 with great view, only $38,000. Private community with river and lake access. Swim, fish, hike. Other lots from $20,000 to $85,000. (800) 699-1289 or .www.riverbendlakelure.com. GRAND OPENING! Lakefront acreage from $69,900. Pay no closing costs*! July 30-31. Spectacular new wa- terfront community on one of the largest, cleanest moun- tain lakes in America! Large, estate-size parcels, gentle slope to water, gorgeous woods, panoramic views. Paved roads, county water, utilities. Lake access from $29.900. Low financing. Call now (800) 564-5092, exl. 215. 'Re- strictions apply. HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH Carolina Mountains. Very Upscale, new, 3BR/3.5BA Deltec. Small galed, quiet neighborhood. 3000 foot; cool, private. 10 miles off 1-26. Easy access..Reduced. $625,900. (828) 693-1218. Won't last! Acreage available. FLORIDA BUILDING BLOWOUT: Fla. product approved. 30 by 40, 40 by 60, 40 by 100. Limited offer. (800) 300- 2470, ext. 4. www.allbldg.com BUILDING SALE! Rock bottom prices! Final clearance! 20 by 30, now $2,900; 30 by 40, $5,170; 40 by 50,.$8,380; 40 by 60, $10,700; 50 by 100, $15,244. Many others. Ends/accessories optional. Pioneer, (800) 668-5422.. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS super sale! 24 by 30, $4,476; 38 by 38, $5,984; 48 by 30, $12,974. Save thousands! Call Bob, (800) 863-9128. 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. .... .- :i .. (941) 779-2113 *502 72nd Street A; .4 Holmes Beach PA T "a SIDE-BY-SIDE LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN ANNA MARIA! BUY ONE.OR BOTH! 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. Seawall and open decks, I.aie r.i.:lu,- windows, dock. Zoned duplex. Extras! Asking great views of lake. Asking $850,000. MLS 502321. $750,000. MLS 502297. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 920-5156, or Frank Migliore, (941) 778-2307. i I N INGoRElTIIN"C N I [ELP! 6 u- JUST REDUCED! NORTH LONGBOAT KEY Rarely available condo -:^ Two bedroom, two bath r West of Gulf of Mexico Drive and just a short stroll to S ,.beautiful Gulf beach! ^^^w^ $479,000 'r e en 941 77840455 www.greenreal.com RE ''k e E TE 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria ' RE AL E TATE Ken Jackson, 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 OFANNAMARIA e ,, :, MaureenDahm, 778-0542 Marilyn Kemish, 778-7627 11U11M 0%, iiu~~i~~4~'c ~ijir~~,-r~ ~-MA999 Gulf Front Residence for Sale Stunning 2BR condo- minium. Margaritas and Jimmy Buffett music welcome you to your piece of paradise. * SALES * RENTALS * HKOPI-t Y MANAGEMENT ., .. --* ~l Team Pinnacle 877-469-4753 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl @yahoo.com I DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! - 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 lanaiand a large open deck-great for tanning! Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Tr "Brker Realtor 725-1074 rptes THE ISLANDER M JULY 20, 2005 M PAGE 31 A Great Place To Live... A Wonderful Way Of Life! SThis fantastic 3BR/2BA with a two- S car garage screams island living at "- -, its best! Open floor plan with large l l', kitchen area and stairs leading down to the large bonus room for the kids 6 _,4 or storage. One block off of the breath taking shores of Anna Maria Island. Priced to sell at $599,000. S'... .... Call Dean Jones at (941) 345-7335 Realtor with Brenda DeArmond Realty I"irw.-smmnu rr.ur PAGE 32 0 JULY 20, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER * - * -.- - VW'WW' w' q m - *r I "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content ,t Available from Commercial NewsgProviders" - 4b - Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. 2217 GULF DR. N. WAGNER REALTY V.. ., -_(8001)211.2323 - e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com _______www.wagnerrealty.com ringWig People Hme Siwe 1939 . .. -. - Teatiued Iui peij of tie iWeek ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA HOME Completely updated and immaculate. Tropical setting boasts lush plantings and fruit trees. Custom stained glass blue heron window and etched glass front door. Becky Smith or Elfi Starrett, 778-2246. #509374. $675,000. _-7_r- ..' "- r- ---:.---- REAL ISLAND LIVING!!! Key West home offers open plan witn 17 toot ceilings and decks spanning both sides that overlook gardens and pool. Plus a dock!' Karen Day. 778-2246 #507772. $849,000 BREATHTAKING VIEW! A full view of the Sunshine Skyway bridge from your own private master suiie. Gourmet kitchen maple cabinets with granite counters Two electric boatlihs Tracye Hurley. 741-2500 #508869. $1,980,000. .- if . WATERFRONT AT TERRA CEIA! Enloy amazing sunseis from your lanai at this 3BR.' 2BA end unit in the Estuaries II' Great commu- nity with golf course, fishing pier and club- house Gina and Peter Ulhano, 741-2500. #508935 $330.000. A RARE FIND! Anna Mana GulHront lot. Becky Smith or Eli Starrell. 778-2246. #504998. $2.000,000. SNEAD ISLAND RIVERFRONT LOT Sailboat 6' depin-140' Dock Imagine Old Florida in quiet private setting on the Manalee River. Thousands in impact fee credits. Flood A-10. Sandy Harmon, 722-1347 #507417 $1,500,000 SARASOTA BAYFRONT Gated entry provides privacy lor Iins 3BR'2+BA St Armanas home. Floor to ceiling windows Separate guest suite Pool, spa, dock, and boal lith Dee Dee Burke, 383-5577. #276667 $5.500.00 RIVERVIEW LANDINGS CUSTOM HOME Perfect lor an active family Two-siory open plan on a cul-de-sac Cuslom oak entry drive, oak floors, ceilings up to 21 feet. Fireplace. cook center and sports room. Jane Tinswonn. 761-3100 #508293. $850,000. WATER FRONT! Unobslructed water view from this updated 3BR'2BA end unit in gated golf and tennis country club. Won't last long' felly Belisle. 751-0670 #508687. $419.900 I I Q Q |