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Skimming the news ... School starts Monday details inside. T Anna Maria The Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islanderorg Volume 13, No. 39 Aug.3, 2005 FREE Georgia up to speed on consolidation studies By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter While the Florida Institute of Government has little ' information on the cost of a feasibility study to consoli- date the three Island cities, its counterpart in Georgia has considerable experience in that area, having done a number of studies on consolidation recently. And the cost of such a study is surprisingly lo .- Harry Hayes of the Carl \inson Institute of Gov- ernment at the Uni\ersit of Georgia in Atheis said a "ballpark" figure for a transition cost stud\ for all three Commission rejects rental moratorium By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Holmes Beach city commissioners rejected a rec- ommendation from its planning commission for a moratorium on short-term rental licensing at its Juh\ 26 workshop. In an effort to present a rush on applications for short-term rental licenses in the sinrle-famil1 R-l1,and multi-family R-2 districts, the planning commission recommended that the cit\ commission issue a mora- torium, or zoning-in-progress notice, retro-active to June 15. Sue Normand, planning:commission chairperson, told the commission the restriction would allow time for the completion of the planning commission's re- view of the land development code and update of the comprehensive plan, while "keeping the 'status quo' of short-term rentals legally licensed in the city." Normand stated that the planners believe "the city Sis losing the residential, family character in the R- 1 and R-2 districts, and that in limiting rentals in these areas to 30-day minimums, as has already been implemented in the R-1AAA district [Key Royale], it will-be a step toward maintaining the residential character of these areas while still allowing tourist rentals of 30 da. s or more." Normand pointed out that nightly rentals would ,still be permitted in the hotel-motel district, seven-day rentals would be permitted in the R-4 district and for condominiums in the R-3 district, as well- as legally licensed motels currently in the R-2 district. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore began the commission discussion by noting that although she has always been in favor of rental restrictions, she believes the time to impose them has already passed. She said figures show that of the city's 3,900 parcels only 1,421 are homesteaded: Commissioner Pat Morton likened the effort to try- ing to catch a horse running in a field. He stated that the rental limitation would put people out of business and that it wouldn't cause a "ripple effect," but rather a "tidal wave." He said, it would amount to a "major kill for this Island. The taxes are bad enough, it would be suicide to tell them they can't rent for less than 30- days." The commission has been receiving letters in pro- test of the planning commission's recommendation since the debate began a month ago, but three residents Island cities would be between $25,000 and $40,000, "depending upon the scope of work." Consolidation has become popular in Georgia the past decade, he said. Three cities, including Athens, ha\e merged with their respective counties, and the CVIG is currently preparing studies on two other con- solidation efforts. But the feasibility study the CVIG did last \ear on the consolidation of Sea Island and St. Simons on Georgia's Atlantic coast might be the model that most closely resembles Island consolidation. And the CVIG did that study for a mere $33,000. Sea Island and St.'Simons are cities in Glynn County and have a minority of the entire population of the county, but because of rising property values, pay the vast majority of taxes in Glynn County. Sound familiar? The 2004 CVIG study found that consolidating the two cities would save about $500,000 in annual gov- ernmental expenses and actually reduce taxes. But don't think the stud\ Was biased from the be- PLEASE SEE GEORGIA.PAGE 3 TOP NOTCH: 'Snack' sixth weekly winner This wild green parrot photo was captured on a visit by Vic Baker of Zionsville, Ind., near the Anna Maria Island Club. 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 certificatefrom Mister Robert'sResortwear, a premium bottle of champagne from Time Saver, dinner for two at either the Sandbar, BeachHouse or MarVista, and framing of their winning entry from Decor Gallery and Framing. Entry forms/info inside, page 4. Holmes Beach says 'No' to heli-port Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore told commissioners that she received an unusual in- quiry from a prospective Gulffront homebuyer. The buyer is apparently interested in landing his helicopter on the roof of the house and the city has no ordinance to address the request. Whitmore said the inquiry came from someone living in the "middle states" who wants to come down by helicopter on weekends. The commission's willingness to allow he- licopter landings at the prospective property, Whitmore indicated, would be a deciding factor in whether the purchase is finalized. Although no law in the city prevents it, the commission consensus was to oppose the request due to potential noise and disturbance to neigh- boring properties. Craft princess First- grader Sydney Elliott demon- strates her design talent in a photo frame she crafted in a class at the Island Branch Library. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan ii rr ~1CL I I r III(I rIr I I Oft h,,r,. I i h i m! L', od. liage 18. PAGE 2 N AUG. 3, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Moratorium on rentals nixed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stepped forward at the work session to offer support. Resident Al Weidorn questioned whether property owners illegally renting were paying the appropriate taxes and Commissioner Sandy Haas Martens assured Shim as a member of the tourist tax council that the matter was being looked into. Weidorn also refuted the idea that a moratorium would necessarily mean people wouldn't be able to visit the Island. "Is that not what a motel is for?" David Zaccagnino told the commission that he used to live in a residential neighborhood. "I attended the city's visioning process with neighbors that I don't" have anymore." He said the short-term renters light fireworks at night, leave trash and, if he called the police every time problems occur, they wouldn't be available to do their job elsewhere in the city. "If you look at the statistics, you'll see we're los- ing children at the school and there won't be enough voters. We'll be serving people who live elsewhere," said Zaccagnino. SJoan Perry, another resident, concurred. She added that the commission was disobeying the comp plan and that if it didn't want to restrict rentals, then attention should be paid to the cost of an increasing need for trash pickup and law enforcement. "I'm.so tired of people making abuck off my hide," Perry said. "My neighborhood is changing, too. There is no call for overnight visits in the R-1 district unless it's family. Why should Key Royale get special treatment?" The commission, minus Roger Lutz, who was ab- sent, indicated it was a dead issue and would not move the agenda item to a regular meeting. The planning commission, which met the fol- lowing Thursday, came to a consensus that it will stand firm on its recommendation. The suggestion to restrict short-term rentals will still be included when it forwards its entire review to the city commission in a few months. Planning Commissioner Mike McCaleb is the only one not in favor of the recom- mendation. He previously recused himself from the voting process. CA USi-i i Ir-- You'll love our Beef Wellington. A tender filet mignon, topped with Chef Damon's pate, wrapped in puff pastry, baked golden and served with Bordelaise sauce. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees, specials and other favorites. PRUiLD MEf-tlif BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 Renourishment continues despite red tide smell Workers from Goodloe Marine handling the beach renourishment effort along the beach donned masks and goggles last Friday to deal with a sudden outbreak of red tide. Larry Chapman of Goodloe Marine said the resulting odor was so strong, he brought in surgi- cal masks and goggles for the crew to keep work-, ing. A respirator was also on hand in the unlikely event any worker was overcome by the odor of rot- ting fish. The smell is "horrible," Goodloe noted, but crews are still working. "It's going according to plan, we just have to work through the red tide," he said. Crews had pumped sand from 80th Street to 69th Street in Holmes Beach by Tuesday. - "~i~--- ~ Moving on down The Island beach renourishmentproject had made its way from 80th Street south to the 6900-7100 block of Gulf Drive at the Nautilus and Tiffany Place condominiums and Bali Hai resort at presstime. Work crews from Goodloe Marine last week continued pumping sand for the beach renourishment project, despite a sudden outbreak of red tide in the Gulf of Mexico that brought dead fish and an accompanying odor to Island shores. Islander Photo: Jack Elka 7,77^-W ? ~--'~~' ~--: ; THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 3, 2005 PAGE 3- Red tide again kills fish off Island's shores Patchy red tide blooms in the Gulf of Mexico have. again killed fish and westerly winds have driven the carcasses onto the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Fish ranging in size from white bait to Goliath grouper littered the shore of the Island late last week, although the red tide counts appeared to have abated early this week. According to the Fish and Wildlife Research Insti- Red tide outbreak ... This Goliath estimated at about 200r pouits, irashied ashore nearrie - beh ach cess ill f Holtmes Beach Friday morn- ing. the victim - of the rtcent "" outbreak or red tide. Islander Photo: Rick Catliin tute in St. Petersburg, "Distribution of the current red tide bloom is patchy along coastal areas of Southwest Florida from northern Pinellas County, into Tampa Bay, and south to Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County. "Low to high counts of Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, were found in Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. No K. brevis was found south of Sarasota Bay. Res- piratory irritation was reported along shore from Holmes Beach supports consolidation language Holmes Beach city commissioners discussed studies to explore the feasibility of consolidating. language for a non-binding referendum to pursue Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger stated for the consolidating the three Island cities. record that he isn't in favor of "doing any of this." At its work session July 26, commissioners Commissioner Pat Morton said he wanted to see reviewed proposed referendum language presented something move forward for public input and asked by city attorney Patricia Petruff, which would ask that it be put on the agenda forthe next regular com- voters if they support the city's participation in mission meeting. Georgia knows consolidation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ginning. Bill Jones III, president of the Sea Island Co. real estate development firm, was a staunch opponent of consolidation, but agreed to pay $25,000 of the cost just for some actual data. The remaining $8,000 was paid by the Residents for United Planning and Action pri- vate citizens group. After the CVIG study concluded that taxes would actually be lower and consolidation would save the taxpayers a lot of money, Jones changed his tune. In a letter to the Sea Island Club, Jones said he is "convinced that incorporation is the best way for island residents to receive the full measure of services they pay for." Jones said he did not previously support con- solidation because his company thought taxes would increase and it would be better to work with the exist- ing governments for planning and development. Providing a cost estimate for a feasibility study., however, isn't exactly a black-and-white issue, said Hayes, and the CVIG normally doesn't go into another state for research. "Typically, we do studies in Georgia, but we'd be happy to talk with the governments in Florida" inter- ested in consolidation, he said. "We have to know what will be the focus of the study," he said. Do the three Island cities want to merge all three governments, or just certain services, such as police, parks and recreation, building departments and waste collection? Once the institute knows the study focus, experts prepare an estimate for a "transition cost study," he said. That study would include a cost estimate on con- solidation, Hayes added. He cautioned that Islanders looking at the Sea Is- land-St. Simons feasibility study and costs and the Island's needs might not be comparing "apples to apples," not until the CVIG knows exactly the scope of any Island consolidation study effort. Going outside Florida for.a feasibility study might be the quickest answer for any Island. consolidation effort. Consolidation of cities in Florida is a rarity, said Virginia Harrell of the Florida Institute of Government at the University of South Florida in Tampa. It's so rare, the institute has never dealt with any consolida- tion of Florida cities. "I don't even have an idea of costs to do a feasibil- ity study on consolidation," she said, although she-has spoken to Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney about estimated costs. "The institute is far-reaching, but this office has never done this before. I'm trying to find someone now who can give an estimate, or who has prior experience with consolidation," Harrell said. She hopes to have an idea of costs within the next few weeks, she said. The only "consolidation" in Florida that Harrell is aware, of was in the late 1960s when Melbourne and Eau Gallie "merged" into the City of Melbourne. About 12 years ago, the City of Gainesville and Alachua County discussed a possible merger, but talks proved fruitless, according to Gainesville City Clerk Ken Lannon. He added that consolidation of fire services be- tween city and county was discussed recently, but the two entities never proceeded with a merger plan. According to the City of Melbourne Web site, Eau Gallie and Melbourne "merged" in 1969 following several years of discussions and an approval vote from the Eau Gallie voters. Eau Gallie retained its distinction as a "district" in Melbourne, much as Cortez or Palma Sola are considered districts in Manatee County, but the "district" is within the Melbourne city limits. An official with the MelboOrne city clerk's office said records on the merger and associated costs are available at city hall, but no one associated with the merger is still working for the city after 36 years. Online archive records at the Florida Today news- paper in Melbourne dfd not extend back to 1969. Clearwater and Indian Shores in Pinellas County, and fish kills were reported at Madeira Beach,-Johns Pass, St. Pete Beach, Fort DeSoto, the Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay. Fish kills were also reported from northern Longboat Key and Longboat Pass in Manatee County." Red tide is caused by blooms of a tiny marine or- ganism called a dinoflagellate. The microscopic plants produce powerful toxins that can cause extensive fish kills, contaminate shellfish and can cause respiratory irritation to humans. The current red tide outbreak began in January and has been sporadic, since. Red tide blooms have been documented in the Gulf since the mid-1800s. A particu- larly bad bloom occurred in 1947. Another 18-month- long bloom lingered off Southwest Florida in 1995-96. Quite the mess in Bradenton Beach - literally Bradenton Beach employees are dealing with a particularly nasty problem in the Bridge Street area: Someone has been dumping human waste in the trash receptacles. Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter said the practice apparently began about nine months ago. "It's a health hazard not only for our employees but for the community," she said, adding that "it's very hard for our employees to empty the trash without getting it on their legs or shoes." Poindexter and Police Chief Sam Speciale suspect the culprit is a "resident"of one of the boats moored southeast of the Bradenton Beach City Pier. Special, who just a few weeks ago was finally able to have four city police officers deputized by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to enforce the areas on the water just offshore of the city, said they would be receiving training in boarding boats and conducting safety inspections. The target will be to try to find the mysterious poop monger. "We had planned to leave the boaters alone," Special said of the expanding mooring field off the city, "but whoever this person is has forced us to move. It's disgusting that public works has to deal with that kind of thing." He said he expected boat inspections to be under way within the-next few weeks. Meetings Anna Maria City Aug. 4, 3 p.m., mitigation committee meeting. Aug. 4, 7 p.m., city commission work session. Aug. 10,-6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting continued dn comp plan review. Agenda: Traffic, hous- ing and infrastructure elements. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Aug. 3, 3 p.m., re-scheduled city commission work session on city pier. Aug. 4,7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: First reading on emergency preparation, city pier discussion, city stewards discussion, RFP for grant writer, mutual aid agreement approvals, RFQ for stormwater master plan, invoice payments and commission reports. Aug. 9, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. Aug. 9, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Aug. 10, 3 p.m., special city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Aug. 9, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Aug. 11,7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Aug. 10, 11 a.m., Islander Emergency Operations Committee Meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4.- PAGE 4 N AUG. 3, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Consolidation talks stall in Anna Maria City By Rick Catlin 'Islander Reporter Islanders know full well that Anna Maria likes to be different. While the Holmes Beach City Commission took just a few minutes to ratify language for a non-binding resolution on Island consolidation that would be on the November ballot, Anna Maria city commissioners de- cided to hold town meetings for public input on the draft proposal, citing lack of information and the need for more specific language in the draft resolution. The non-binding referendum question would sim- ply ask voters if they want the three cities to "move forward" and hire a consultant to study the pros and cons of consolidation, including costs, Mayor SueLynn said. While the referendum is "non-binding," said the mayor, the exact language on the-ballot has to be ap- proved by all three Island cities and submitted to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections by Sept. 19. Commissioner Carol Ann Magill, however, said the issue suddenly arose after being dormant for a num- ber of years, and this is the first she's heard about it. Neither she nor residents she's talked to are in favor of consolidation. "I was left out of the loop. They are trying to rush us at the 11th hour and I'm leery of putting this on the ballot" Citing the need for more information, she said she would "prefer a workshop with public input first." Commission Chairperson John Quam agreed with the basic resolution wording; but added that the refer- endum language needed to be specific about how much each city would spend for a consultant, if the voters approved the question. He would not want the Anna Maria portion to exceed about $35,000, he said. And the cost for any consultant should be pro-rated on population, not an equal split, he added. SueLynn admitted that she did not have informa- tion on the cost of a consultant to prepare a consolida- tion feasibility study, but added that that was not rel- evant at this point. The vote needs to be done first. Commissioner Dale Woodland also had no real problem with the ballot language, but wanted public input before any commission decision. "This is an im- portantstep. I see enough time to discuss it further." He noted that the consolidation issue is being pushed by Holmes Beach and any consultant hired would obviously return a biased opinion favoring con- solidation. He suggested hiring two consultants, one for each side of the issue. "To be fair, we would have to present both sides," he said. Commissioner Linda Cramer wanted discussions about an Islandwide manager, while other commission- ers were concerned about law enforcement, addresses, staff and taxes. SueLynn cautioned, however, that now is not the time to get bogged down in specifics of consolidation. "This is what happens when you start talking about 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 allowsfor extended eligibility. Pho- tos previously published (in any format/media) or entered in any Islanderor 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: Draft language on non-binding consolidation referendum The draft language prepared by the three Is- land mayors for a non-binding referendum on the- November ballot is: "Should Anna Maria participate in studies to explore the feasibility of consolidating the Island cities? "A 'yes' vote on the referendum question will give the elected officials of each city authorization to expend funds to retains consultants to analyze the pros and cons of consolidation. "A 'no' vote on the referendum question will result in no further action on the consolidation issue by the elected officials," according to the current draft language. consolidation. We shouldn't deal with issues now, just ask people if they want the three cities to explore the possibilities," she said. If any city rejects the referen- dum, that ends the process. "We need a vote first, be- fore we should proceed.", Besides, the referendum is non-binding, she em- phasized again. A city electorate could approve the measure, but a commission could elect to take no fur- ther action. "It's like an opinion poll," said City Attorney Jim Dye. "The city does not have to be bound by the results." Resident Jim Conoly cautioned the commission that it might be "putting the cart before the horse" by holding town meetings. The commission, however, scheduled two town meetings at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Aug. 23 for public input. Quam said that after that input, the commission could vote on the ballot language at its Aug. 25 meet- ing. 2005-06 budget Commissioners voted unanimously to establish the tentative millage rate for the 2005-06 budget at 2.23 mils and scheduled the first public hearing on the budget for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 (see separate story). Local communications tax The commission also learned that the city has not been charging a local communications tax on tele- phone, fax, cellular and other communications as au- thorized by the Florida Legislature. The state has been sending the city about $19,000 annually, based upon a 1 percent tax, said the mayor, but the city could raise the rate up to 5.6 percent. At a 5.22 rate, the city would garner about $75,000 annually in comnu- nications tax as city revenue. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach currently have a 5.22 rate, she noted. A second reading of the ordinance to set the com- munications tax at 5.22 percent will be on the Aug. 25 regular meeting agenda, Quam said. 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 and affixed to the back of each print, or listed similarly in the e-mail message along with the digital photo attachment. One e-mail per photo submission. Mail entries to The Islander Top Notch Photo Contest, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. E-mail digital entries to topnotch @ islander.org. 5) Entrants by their entry agree that The Islander may publish their pictures for local promotion. Entrants must be able to furnish NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO. WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this en- try is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT: Hunt lawsuit In other business, commissioners voted not to ap- peal the decision by Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner that quashed the commission's de- nial of a mixed-use site plan by Robert and Nicky Hunt for 303.Pine Ave. Dye said there is no new evidence in the'site plan, so the commission does not have to reschedule public hearings, just take another vote The commission put the site plan \ ote on the Aug. 25 agenda. County cable TV consortium Assistant County Attoiney Robert Eschenfelder addressed the commission about joining the county cable consortium to negotiate contracts with new cable providers such as Verizon. The advantage for the city is that the consortium provides the expertise on cable TV contracts, handles consumer complaints, deals di- rectly with.the.company, and absorbs the vast major- ity'of the legal and staff expenditures. The annual cost to the city would only be $329, he noted,'and no currentsubscriber to Bright House would have to take Verizon cable TV, if and when that com- pan\ establishes er\ ice in the city. The city's franchise with Bright House is not exclusive, he noted. While commissioners were generally in favor of the consortium, the "fl\ in the ointment." however, is that the city charter states that all franchises must be done by ordinance, said Dye. Verizon probably wouldn't like to negotiate with the county-consortium, then have to make another presentation to the city. Dye and Eschenfelder agreed to meet and work on that issue and will make a report at the Aug. 25 com- mission meeting. Community Center The commission unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance vacating an alleyway through the Anna Maria Island Community Center property. The vacation \\ ill allo\ the Center to proceed with its expansion plans. Surplus sale The public works department has 15 surplus items that will be offered to the public for bid in the near future, including a 1987 Chevy Blazer in "good condi- tion," PWD Director George McKay said. Other items include mowers, tools, water pumps and tool boxes. Additionally, the city has some surplus computers and a copier that will be up for sale. McKay said he did Ir' l et h ave the dates the pub- lic can view the items, but the complete list of items and accompanying pictures are available at city hall. Forestry line-item transfer The commission also approved a line-item trans- fer of funds from bridge repairs to cover the cost of PLEASE SEE CITY, NEXT PAGE the original negative or original digital image if requested by the contest editor. All photos submitted become the property of The Islander. Photos will not be returned. The Islander and con- test sponsors assume no responsibility for negatives, diskettes, CDs or photo prints. Entrant must know the name and address of any recogniz- able persons appearing in the picture and those must be en- closed/attached with the entry. 6) Employees of The Islander and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the contest. 7) Any taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners. Any cash prize won by a minor will be awarded to a parent or guardian. Prize rights are not transferable. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this en- try is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT: THE ISLANDER M AUG. 3, 2005 PAGE 5 Fines levied in Jewfish Key channel dredging case The case against several people charged with ille- gal dredging off Jewfish Key has been resolved with fines. Senior Judge Stephen Dakan of the Twelfth Judi- cial Circuit, Manatee County, found four people guilty of dredging channels on the east and west sides of the island southeast of Bradenton Beach in LongboatPass. One of the channels was 850 feet long, 30 feet wide and about 5 feet deep. Dakan fined Raymond Guthrie III of Cortez to one year's probation and 50 hours of community service after he pleaded no contest to dredging without a per- mit. He operated the boat that dredged the channels. Raymond Guthrie Jr. also pleaded no contest to the first-degree dredging charge and fined $3,500. Carl D. Mora pleaded no contest to a third-degree felony of supplying an illegal boat decal. Judge Ed Nicholas withheld adjudication on Mora and sentenced him to time served. Mora owned the boat that con- ducted the dredging. Found guilty in having the dredging done without a permit were Jewfish Key property owners Farley Blackman, Ranae Farrah and Randy Broach. Farrah and Broach were fined $2,500 each, and Blackman was fined $5,000. Joan Bergstrom also had adjudication withheld. She allegedly told the three Jewfish landowners that a City issues addressed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 removing exotics from city property. The mayor said that due to an error, not enough mone- was put in the 2004-05 budget for removal. At the same time, the bridge repairs were under budget, so the funds were available. Alcohol on the beach Magill questioned why the Manatee County Sheriff's Office had made no arrests for drinking alco- hol on the beach during the June 14-July 25 reporting period. The mayor said she would discuss the matter with Sgt. John Kenney of the MCSO. EEEC appointment Jo Ann Mattick was appointed as a member of the city's environmental education and enhancement com- mittee. rt -Io gj[ IIlIIS[] i; a "Award-Winning" Grooming ' -All Natural, All Organinc, and All Holistic Never Tranquilized - Just Loved! Advantage & Frontline Flea Protection aS A (S5 FEATURING S Solid Gold *Wellness '- Innova {,' L -i *Pinnacle S Cal. Natural W Avo w'* iEagle 4 Canidae S ...and more! 761-WOOF (9663) 7338 Cortez Road W. Bradentoh HAPPY BACK-TO-SCHOOL to all the ^ i- "school kitties" (and their parents!) permit was not necessary. The incident began in early 2004 when the chan- nels were dug. Longboat Key code enforcement offic- ers noticed the channels last summer and, after an in- vestigation that included myriad state and local law enforcement agencies, issued charges. -' z 'S- -" d - By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Just when you thought-it was safe to go in the wa- ter. No, "Jaws" hasn't come calling, it's the quality of the saltwater in some locations in Manatee County that might make it unsafe. Two weeks after lifting a health advisory for the waters off Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach and Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, the Manatee County Health Department has issued a similar advisory for the waters of north Palma Sola Bay, just across the cause- way from the former Bongo's restaurant location. Manatee County Environmental Health Director Charles Henry said the July 26 advisory for Palma Sola Miriam Newman Senior Loan Officer Over $40,000,000 in closed loans for 2004! Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials are still pursuing filing civil charges in the dredging in the hope to restore the channels to their previous conditions. It was estimated that about three- fourths of an acre of seagrass was destroyed by the dredging. E -..;l. -,, Water line -" Members of Anna ... Maria's mitigation planning committee 'visited several sites in the city after a recent t. rainstorm to get a first- S'hand look at how stromwater runoff is - or isn't managed. Members saw examples Sb of standing water, clogged drains, working ......' swales and a flapper valve. Pictured are Facilitator Alan Garrett, George McKay and Joe i i I/ firc. The committee meets at 3p.m. on Thursday at city.hall. Islander Photo: Cour- tesy Kevin Donohue Bay was issued based upon the marine water bacteria indicators issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A warning/advisory indicates that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease, par- ticularly for susceptible individuals, Henry said. It is not uncommon for bacteria levels to increase after heavy rainfall due to stormwater runoff. In addi- tion, said Henry, the presence of the enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which can come from stormwater runoff and pets, wildlife, and human sew- age. 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While summer doesn't end until fall begins Sept. 22, the heat will likely continue well into October. But summer ends for Island kids this week when they head back to the classroom. School starts for Manatee County students Aug. 9 and, as we do every year, we urge you to watch out for kids at school bus stops, walking and biking to Anna Maria Elementary School. and at trolley stops, too. Hot in the Atlantic, too The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to heat up even more if you can believe the forecasters. A mid-season prediction of "95 to 100 percent chance of an above-average 2005 hurricane season" was issued late Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Duh, With five named storms in July alone the busiest July in historj and a total to date of seven named storms, two of them major, it doesn't take a meteorologist to figure that yep, we're in for another wicked season of storm activity. The forecast now is for 18 to 21 tropical storms (average is 10), with nine to 11 hurricanes (average is 6) and five to seven of those storms to be major (aver- age is three.) Yikes. Although the chance, statistically, of Florida hav- ing a repeat of last year's nightmare is slim, what do you figure the odds are that two hurricanes Frances and Jeanne would follow the almost-identical track across the Sunshine State. Or, perhaps more causti- cally, the "Plywood State." Stock up now, make sure you've got a plan and your hurricane kit is packed and ready --and hold on. We could be in for yet another bumpy ride. Throw the dog another ice cube. Th Islander AUG. 3, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 39 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial. 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By Egan Opinion Critique from Anna Maria I only made it to page 7 (Your Opinion, June 29), and my world was rocked. Herb Ditzel and Ron Pepka's letters could be construed'as correct, however they are not. There is a lot of room at Anna Maria-City Hall to reconfigure to provide additional parking and rest -rooms. There is no need to pave, rip out native plants, etc. The million dollars quoted is ridiculous. The community center getting through the first hoop was great news. The editorial thanking Ed Chiles could run every week and not even touch the tip of the iceberg of contributions he makes to out community. Don Maloney cracked me up as usual. Hope he is braced for a huge Canadian backlash over the license plate comments. He really relishes stirring the pot, to my great amusement. The very informative insurance article has me send- ing the husband to see our longtime insurance guru Mark Mixon. And, speaking of the husband, he read me the Robert Byrne saga of the boat and the informed and suc- cinct comments by Scott Rudacille, whom I have come to regard as the reincarnation of Batman. I have already called him myself for help with great results. I love your paper. It is full of important and inter- esting stuff, and even though I sometimes want to kill the messenger, it is very cleverly and well written. Now I can move on to page 8. Keep it up! Janet Aubry, Anna Maria Keep it as is The City of Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board held its first public hearing July 21 for revisions to its comprehensive plan. I was surprised at the low turnout. The future of small lots, duplexes, small mo- tels, and businesses is at stake. These are not just issues that concern business owners, they affect every property owner and resident. If the current recommended changes are accepted, all duplexes, motels and lots under 7,500 square feet would be nonconforming. That means if a hurricane destroyed your home, you may not be able to rebuild. It could also mean that if you had two adjoining small lots with two houses, you might only be able to rebuild one. The recommended changes encourage single-fam- ily residential and discourage business. The current comp plan protects the business district from incompat- ible residential uses and residential from incompatible commercial uses. Let's keep it that way. The business district is currently small and very well defined. Webster defines a city as "a center of population, commerce and culture." A city is supposed to be self-supporting. You cannot do that without busi- nesses, duplexes .mJl sinll moiels The local bu I i nes owners do ac l. t tl support the com- munity. E\ er\ lost business affects us all. Let',\ ork to- gether i, main;inl hiat \\e have and-improve it; We all want to present e the chaml- a.nd chairacltei ,df our cit%., we just differ on i hat is the Ibst \vi to .icompli'h that. The meeting wits continued until Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. It is itall\ kimpot.int that e\ eri;' one participate infthis process, and you ,must .iprt iipate in this meeting to preserve 3 our legal landingg Hopei to see you there. Sandy QOlil,,i. Anna Maria. Greed in our haven - Rick Catlin's outstanding article "My Island in the sun" (Islander, July 13) expresses my sadness elo- quently. The politicians and the builders and the rich seem not to care about what is happening as long as they keep building and making money, even if the house they built sits empty for month after month. When is someone going to stand up and stop this? When will letters to the editors arid lawsuits and con- stant calls to city hall actually make a difference? Our country is so full of greed already and now it's showing up in the one place that is a haven for many of us. Anna Marie Stock, Bradenton ''' 11 - -:::::::::::::::: Planning commission recommends grandfathering short-term rentals By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Planning Commission will recommend that the city commission grandfather ex- isting, legally licensed, short-term rental properties' in the R-1 (single-family) and R-2 (medium density) residential districts and limit future rentals in those neighborhoods to a minimum monthly stay. Planning Commission Chairperson Sue Normand opened last Tuesday's meeting by stating that the recommendations under consideration are not a "knee-jerk" reaction to citizen complaints, but rather an effort to protect the residential character of these neighborhoods. She further expressed her belief that the commu- nity has a misconception of which properties would be impacted. "We're only talking about 23 proper- ties in the R-1 district and 48 properties in the R-2 district," she said. Holmes Beach Public Works Clerk Susan Lonzo added that many people complaining are not legally operating rental properties. She said that of 30 op-- position letters received in the past week, 15 of those complainants were not legally licensed to operate rental properties. Commission member John Monetti reiterated that the recommendation is not a knee-jerk reaction and that it is an effort to be "forward-thinking" in protecting residential character and limiting short- term rentals in the appropriately zoned neighbor- hoods. Commission member Gary Hickerson said he wants to live in a neighborhood where people are home and it's the same people those who can exchange keys and helping hands. One property owner took exception to Hickerson's comments, suggesting he recuse himself due to an apparent bias against renters in favor of long-term residents. But Hickerson also pointed out that the city has seen a decline in its number of registered voters and students registered at the Island school, suggesting that the pendulum may be swinging too far toward vacation rentals and away from single-family homes. The only planning commissioner to recuse him- self from the vote was Mike McCaleb, who said he has a conflict of interest since he would be finan- cially affected by any decisions made on limiting rental terms. Despite a public outcry that limiting rentals in the single-family residential districts to a 30-day minimum would drive away business for house cleaners, day boat captains, gift shops, restaurants and other businesses, the only issue the board put up for debate was whether to grandfather existing li- censed short-term rental properties in the R-1 and R- 2 districts. The planning commission agreed that hotel/mo- tel establishments such as Haley's Motel, which has been in business in the R-2 district for more than 50 \ears, are non-conforming uses and can be grandfathered as such. Planning commissioners then came to a consen- sus to recommend that existing licensed short-term rentals in the R-1 and R-2 districts be grandfathered for five to 10 years. The rationale of the commission is that this time frame would give property owners time to "recoup" investments and amend future plans. The recommendation is not only an attempt to prevent short-term rentals in these two districts from growing disproportionately to full-time residents, but also restricts short-term rentals to the more ap- propriate A-1 or R-4 district, the board reasoned. Ultimately the decision will be left to the city commission. 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Sloko, who was in Anna Maria at the request of the mayor and Hunsicker, is involved in the grant application and awards process for the DEP. She and Hunsicker took a tour of the eroded areas and Sloko said she would sched- ule a much longer.meeting with SueLynn and city officials in August to review the erosion. The mayor said Sloko and Hunsicker were ex- tremely interested in seeing the report on beach erosion currently being conducted by Dr. Robert Dean of the University of Florida. Dean's conclusions carry signifi- cant weight in awarding grants to cities with severe erosion problems, Sloko noted. "Charlie said a Dean study will go a long way in obtaining a state grant," the mayor added. The problem with erosion on the bayfront is that the area is not considered part of the Gulf of Mexico, at least according to Sloko. As a result, that beach is technically Double feature offered in Holmes Beach The final offering in a free summer series of youth- oriented movies showvn at Holmes Beach City Hall and sponsored by Janae Haupt, daughter of Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, will be the children's movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," starring Gene Wilder, at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. It will be-followed at 4 p.m. by teen surf movie "Blue Crush." City hall is located at 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 704-9656. GAS ELECTRIC CHARCOAL 0 GRILLS! : Plus all your grilling needs! EItl LL STORE 5350 Gulf Drive, HB 779-9594 Free assembly, delivery on the Islands (S&S Plaza, next to post office) -ls Iq b's rr -. . AK IT CH EN S 'I'm Gonna Sing' gospel singers a hit Island Baptist Church offered free "casual and fun" summer concerts to Islanders and visitors. Sunday night's event featured, from left, Carl Jones, Bendy Payne, Marcia Weick, Sandy Taylor, Marion Duncan, Fuzz Meneley, Howard Payne, and on drums, Jami Rack. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann not eligible for renourishment with federal and state funds, although the DEP did approve renourishment for a simi- lar beach in Pensacola several years ago. Hunsicker, however, said he's heard from some longtime city residents that the bayfront was designated part of the Gulf of Mexico many years ago and prom- ised to investigate the issue with the DEP. Sloko is also giving the mayor a list of DEP staff and programs that could offer some immediate relief. "While nothing positive came out of the meeting, at least she's coming back for an extended tour," said the mayor. "And, she's well aware of our problems and has promised whatever help she can give." 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"Some of mi buddies quit school right away and joined up, but I still had two more eurs to go. I figured I would either join or be drafted. but I wasn't t going to miss out. I knew I was going in. one \% a\ or another," Chuck said. A fe\\ weeks before graduatin- from hich school in June 1943. Chuck got his draft notice tor the U.S. Marine Corps Ten days after graduation, he and 900 other young men were inducted into the Nlarines in Chicago. "W re wereent to San Diego tor basic traiining. It was obvious to everyone we were going to the Pacific to fight the Japanese, and we began training for am- phibious assault landings," Chuck remembered. It was during this training that the freak accident occurred that may have'saved Chuck's life during the war. One day, while his outfit was practicing landing an assault craft on a beach and advancing toward an en- emy position, Chuck was one of the first men to jump from the landing craft onto the beach. "Everyone'had a full pack on and a rifle, so that was about 20 to 30 more pounds, plus you were in a combat uniform. It was tough:to move around and jump with all that gear on, so we were training on how to properly jurmp off the landing craft, swim to the beach, then begin an assault." But something went terribly wrong during the ex- ercise. "I was in the lead jumping off and, suddenly, the guys behind me stumbled and everyone just fell on top of me. My knee was crushed and bent sideways. I started yelling for everyone to get off, but it took sev- eral minutes. A buddy of mine had to physically pull the guys off before I got crushed to death." Sent to the base hospital, Chuck spent a week with his leg immobilized while doctors tried to figure out what was wrong. Eventually, a doctor decided that the ligament across his knee had completely separated. "He said he \N as going to sel\ it back together, but he had ne\er heard of any ligament like this growing back. He said I would probably walk \ ith a limp all my life." Rotarians hear of 1,200 needy Manatee children Some 1.200 needy children in Manatee Counity use the Children's Academy of Southwest Florida every day of the %' eek, and they ieed help, the academy's e\eciur\e director told Island Rotarians. Speaking at Rotary's regular meeting, the academy's executive director, Dr. Geri Pasquarella, said the children are from the inner city and include babies. Quite a few are born crack- addicted because of their mother's addiction, she said. "We serve children from the first day of their lives to 12 years old," she said. Parents are ex-. pected to pay something for the instruction, nurs- ing care, food and other services their children re- ceive. The academy is with the Manatee County Nursery School Inc. and receives no federal funds, she said. It operates primarily on county funds and donations from many private organizations "such as the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island," she said. The Rotarians took the hint and President Birgit Sesterhenn presented her with a check. Pasquarella said children need clothing and school supplies, which may be taken to the academy's quarters at 2601 Seventh Ave. E., Bradenton. The phone number there is 746-3503. After the surgery, Chuck's leg was in a cast for four months before he could begin physical rehabilita- tion. To the surprise of the doctors and Chuck, the liga- ment grew back together. "The best part of rehab was.that we went down to the San Diego Yacht Club every day where some vol- unteer girls would help us with swimming and other exercises. I ended up dating one of the gals and we got a little serious, but my dad talked me out of getting engaged." Nine months after the surgery, Chuck was dis- charged back to active duty. He walked with a limp and a knee that could bend backwards if he wasn't careful. "But I was able to do everything, so they kept me in the Marines and assigned me to a physical training outfit where we had to teach guys judo, swimming, jumping from a cliff and so on. The best part was when we got to ambush the '90-day wonders,' which is what we called the new lieutenants." Chuck and his crew would lie in the bushes at night waiting for the lieutenants to come along a path on a night exercise. They would jump the last man in line, put a choke hold on him., then strip him naked. The embarrassed lieutenant was forced to walk back to camp in the buff. "That was a lot of fun, but after 14 months, I went to my C.O. and asked for a transfer to a combat unit. I wanted to get into the action." In mid-1945, he was transferred to the 4th Marine Division on Maui, Hawaii. At that time, the division was training for the invasion of Japan, an assault where the casualty rate was predicted to be 80 percent or higher. Around this time, Chuck learned the fate of the men he had trained with for amphibious assault of Japa- nese-held islands. "Nearly all of them were wiped out in the invasion of Saipan," Chuck said. "If I hadn't gotten hurt, I would have been with them. I don't know what would have happened to me, but only a few of them survived. My mother said everything happens for a purpose. I was prepared to go into combat, but the accident kept me out. I've always wondered what would have happened had I not been injured." Chuck's duty with the division was teaching swim- ming. Classes were held on the beach at Maui, and the local girls really took a liking to the Marines, especially those in top physical shape like Chuck. "Let's just say it was great duty and there were a lot of off-duty pleasures that we enjoyed and leave it at that," said Chuck with a laugh. Still, the division was getting ready for combat. "We had heard the invasion of Japan would take SFormer Anna .Maria mayor and ex-U.S. Marine Chlun1 Shumard enjoys swimming at his Cortez Road condominium. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin about 800,000 soldiers and the Japanese would defend, their islands to the death. We had no illusions. We knew a lot of us wouldn't be coming back. We were told.to be ready for the inm asion in October or Novem- ber of that year (1945)." Then, on Aug. 5, 1945, the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and the Japariese surrendered a few days later. "We didn't know what an atom bomb was, but we were sure happy that it worked. Some people have complained that we.shouldn't have used the bomb, but think of all the American lives it saved." Rather than head to Japan for invasion or as an occupying force after the surrender, the 4th was or- dered to China and received-winter clothing. "I don't know who had the idea we were going to China, but-I ended up going to the island of Peleliu in the south Pacific. The winter clothing didn't work too well in that heat. We were there to clean up the mess, relieve the troops, and get everything ready to be shipped back to the States." Sailing to Peleliu on an aircraft carrier, Chuck found out what a small world he lived in. He ran into two guys he knew from Thornton High School in Chi- cago who were on the same ship. On Peleliu, he found two other former classmates, and when his basketball team played the Air Corps team, another ex-classmate showed up on the other team. Chuck was discharged from the Marines in June 1946 and returned to Chicago. "I guess I was just lucky. I never got into combat, but I was prepared to do what the Marines wanted me to do. I still think about that accident, and all the guys who were later killed. It makes me sick to thirik about it. I would have been there with them." After the war, Chuck went to the University of Il- linois where he majored in business administration and advertising. He got married in 1949 and spent 30 years with Sears Roebuck. He retired in 1979 and moved to Anna Maria where his mother lived. He was eventually talked into politics by Ray Simches. After serving on the Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board, he won election to the city commis- sion, then was elected mayor of Anna Maria two years later. He served one term as mayor before stepping down. Eventually, the taxes and upkeep on his Anna Maria home became too much for him and he sold the house to his niece and bought a condominium on Cortez Road near 66th Street. He enjoys swimming and his grandchildren. His daughter lives in Bradenton. "It's been a good life," said Chuck, who still has a limp from his war-time accident. "My injury changed what would have happened to me in the war. Would I have been killed? I'll never know, but I do know I ended up with a great wife, two children and four won- derful grandchildren. I was prepared to go into combat with my outfit, but never made it. They were a great bunch of guys. I would have done anything not to let them down. I'd go through it all over again if I had to." Just another member of the Greatest Generation. "The Greatest Generation" column is fbr Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any al- lied country (United State, Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978. Chuck Shumard, right, with two of his Marine Corps buddies during. World War II. 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Froin left, Olivia Marie Braida S- Chiusano, certified botanical S artist and Ringling School ofArt and Design's Botanical Art CU rtificate program creator, Voyles and Melanie DuToit, third-place winner in the graphite scientific drawing category. OnStar brings cops to unlucky criminal Bradenton Beach resident James Greig probably They quickly located the vehicle at a gas station inSa- never knew before hiis dinner at the Sandbar restaurant rasota," Kenney said. "We immediately called Sarasota July 27 that most new vehicles are equipped with County Sheriff's Office for assistance and they were OnStar, the electronic wireless system that can imme- there within seconds." diately find the exact location of any car with the de- While Greig was still filling up the gas tank, SCSO vice installed. deputies swooped inand arrested him. He was trans- He does.now, and because of OnStar,-he's facing charges of grand theft auto, defrauding an innkeeper, resisting arrest with violence, burglary and carrying a concealed weapon. According to Sgt. John Kenney of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation in Anna Maria, Greig and his fiancee were at the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria July 27 celebrating their upcoming marriage. The couple ran up a $141 tab, then Greig report- edly refused to pay. An MCSO deputy was called and after questioning Greig about the bill, a fight ensued, during which what appeared to be an automatic weapon fell from Greig's waist. Greig, however, managed to elude arrest and ran from the restaurant. Backup officers were called, Kenney said, including police units from Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and other MCSO areas. "Unfortunately, he eluded the dragnet," said Kenney, but police learned the next morning that Greig had stolen a 2005 Cadillac from an Oak Avenue resi- dence in Anna Maria. "The car had OnStar in it, so we just called them. ported to the Manatee County jail pending his first court appearance on the charges. The gun that police initially thought was an automatic weapon was later identified as a BB gun, but that's still considered a e, \apon. Kenney said:. In addition to the charges Greig will face in Anna Maria, Kenney said Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach police are investigating Greig for any connec- tion to recent burglaries in those cities. According to available on-line records at the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Web-site, Greig has two prior con- victions for burglaries committed in Holmes Beach in the late 1980s. Greig, 38, listed his current address as 117 Seventh St. S. in Bradenton Beach. Kenney said Greig served time in prison for the prior burglary convictions and was released in March-2003. "He probably never heard about OnStar while he was in jail, but he knows about it now," quipped Kenney. Bail for the charges against Greig had not been set by press deadline. Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City July 26,400 block of Magnolia Avenue, informa- tion. A driver was stopped for multiple traffic viola- tions and the vehicle was towed due to lack of insur- ance. Bradenton Beach July 18, 1300 block of Bay Drive North, burglary. A man reported some fishing poles, a GPS computer and tools stolen from his docked boat. July 23, 200 Bridge St., city pier, warrant arrest. Officers assisted a man found in the water next to a sinking canoe. According to the, report, the man refused medical assistance despite having been in the water more than an hour with an injured leg. While running the subject's identification, the officer discovered a Sarasota County warrant for the man. Holmes Beach July 22, 3236 E. Bay Drive, China One, dog bite. According to the report, a mother was walking with her 2-year-old daughter and saw a couple of kids petting a German shepherd that was chained to a bike. Thinking the dog was friendly, the woman allowed her daughter to approach, but the dog turned and bit the toddler on the cheek. According to the report, a man picking up a pizza at Solo's Pizza claimed responsibility for the dog, which he said belongs to his roommate. The dog was taken by animal control for a 10-day observation period because the owner was unable to provide vac- cination documentation. July 23, 300 block of 58th Street, theft. A woman reported that she saw a man enter her storage unit and remove her bike. According to the report, she con- fronted the man, although he left before the police ar- rived. Officers found the suspect sitting behind the Anna Maria Island Art League and arrested him. Ac- cording to the report, the suspect also had in his pos- session several stolen items, including a digital camera, pearl bracelet and Social Security cards. July 23, 3200 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A man reported that his second-floor residence was broken into and several items, including cash, vehicle titles, insurance papers and a deed to a burial plot, were sto- len from his freezer. The man told police he stored these belongings in the freezer believing it would be unlikely to burn in a fire. July 24, 5410 Marina Drive, D. Coy Ducks, theft. A woman reported her car stolen from the parking lot at D. Coy Ducks. She told police she didn't remember how she got home, but thought she left her car at the parking lot at the bar. The bar owner stated that the vehicle was not towed, so the woman told police she rode her bike around the city to see if she had attempted to drive home and had abandoned the car along the way. Officers found her car the following day in the 100. block of Palm Avenue parked along the side of the road. According to the report, nothing appeared to be out of place. July 25, 8300 block of Marina Drive, domestic. Of- ficers responded to a 911 call where there had been a do- mestic dispute between two adults. According to the re- port, a man hit his girlfriend in the face. He told officers that not only were they dating, but she also worked for him at his company. The man offered to move out and offic- ers stood by as he retrieved his belongings. According to the report, he told police he was ending the relationship and notified the woman she was fired from her job. She agreed and signed a waiver of prosecution. July 25,7700 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A man reported his wallet stolen from his car. July 27, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, theft. A woman reported her digital camera, bag and keys stolen from the picnic area. ;..; ;~~r-~. ~~--~; I-~ .-~ L DOT tells Cortez third lane coming soon THE ISLANDER M AUG. 3, 2005 M PAGE 11 778-4751 By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The-left-turn in Cortez Road "will be built, no doubt of that, and a lot of people won't like it but we'll. get used to it." That statement was Allen Garner's summary after a meeting between Cortezians and representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation last Thursday night. Garner is president of one of the village's lead- ing civic action organization, Florida Institute for Salt- water Heritage. "I'm sure most people here think it's a waste of money," Garner said. "Butit's in contract and will start in a couple of weeks. We'll live with it. "I didn't hear anyone supporting it at the meeting, but there was some negative comment." Albert Rosenstein, engineering manager working at DOT's Sarasota Operations Center, explained to a standing-room-only audience that construction will begin Aug. 15 and finish uipnext spring. APAC Southeast Inc.; which-has the $2.5-million contract, was represented at-the meeting by Susan Kinney, construction administrator. The project will extend from H-19th Street to just east of the Cortez Bridge. The main artery through Cortez, and the main road from Bradenton to south Anna Maria Island, will end up with the turn lane at its center, an 11-foot-wide traffic lane on each side, a "pe- By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners trying to bal- ance the proposed 2005-06 budget at their July 26 workshop might have felt like they were trying to put the proverbial round peg in a square hole. The commission wants to include $785,000 in capital improvement projects in the $2.7 million budget and develop a five-year plan for completing many long overdue capital improvement projects, but to meet that goal will take a 2.23 millage rate and some long-term financing that would require a line item for debt service in the budget. Commissioners weren't interested in both in- creasing taxes and putting the city into debt, but to hold the tax rate at the current 2.0 millage rate and borrow money for capital improvements they have to cut some $150,000 from the proposed budget. Mayor SueLynn, however, cautioned commis- sioners that many equipment updates and city main- tenance and repairs were long overdue, as are the capital improvement projects. "Do we have to do it now?" she asked the com- mission. "No, but that's what the city has done for years. We say no to all these things." The city al- ways puts off doing improvements and projects, but some day, the city will be in too deep a hole to climb out, and the costs will have risen significantly by then, she noted. "You can do these projects now, or pay more later." destrian oasis" in the center, sidewalks and bicycle paths on both sides, and some drainage improvements. The latter were questioned b\ some attending the meeting, for flooding is an occasionally severe problem in the historic fishing \ village. Both DOT's Rosenstein and APAC's Kinney were reassuring, sa ing there \ would be ditches on each side that \ ill be deeper and \\ider and cleaner than those no\\ existing. The outfall 'capacity will be increased 71 percent. Kinne\ said. The absence of designated pedestrian crosswalks drew some fire, too. How are people going to cross .safely in traffic? Rosenstein said DOT doesn't put crosswalks-in state roads. Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann wanted to be sure the 119th Street intersection was handled as well as possible. She lives nearby and has been concerned about it for years. Rosenstein said the traffic control light there would be redoubled one on the south side of the road and one on the north. When it was noted that in addition to safety factors, DOT's aim is to expedite traffic to Anna Maria Island, Mary Fulford Green said, "Does the Island know about that? Everyone I know there thinks there are already enough cars on the Island."- DOT said, "The construction will require lane clo- sures between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., but a minimum of one lane in each direction will be maintained at all times." .Commissioners ag reed that the city needed to start on capital improvements now and went over each line item in an effort to'reduce the budget by $150,000 to meet its goal of a $2.7 million budget based upon a 2.0 millage rate and include a debt service payment. By the time the meeting adjourned, however, they had only managed to find about $7,000 to cut from the budget after reviewing about half of the expense items. Every line item the commission con- sidered reducing in the budget was defended as nec- essary by the mayor and city staff. Another budget worksession was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2. The consensus among three of the four commissioners present was to establish the millage rate at 2.23 mills, then work to lower that figure. Once voted on by the commission, a tenta- tive millage rate can be lowered during public hear- ings on the budget, but can't be raised. Commissioner Dale Woodland, however, is adamantly opposed to both higher taxes and putting the city into debt for capital improvement projects. Ad valorem tax-revenues have increased by 20 percent already, said Woodland, and raising the millage rate to 2.23 would amount to a 30 percent increase in taxes. "If we can't live with a 20 percent increase in tax revenues, then something's wrong," he said. The commission was to set the tentative ad va- lorem tax rate at its July 28 regular meeting (see separate story). Teen programs head August schedule Lectures and demonstrations on the graphic novel and jewelry making highlight the August pro- gram for teenagers at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The schedule for the month: Wednesday, Aug. 3,5:30 p.m., illustrator Jon Scott will discuss his first graphic novel and demonstrate drawing. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m., Friends of the Island Branch Library Book Club; 5:30 p.m'., Nica Rose store co-owner John Malan will show teens how to make cowry shell necklaces and jewelry. Wednesday, Aug. 17,5:30 pm., "Graphic Novels" program, giving teens information on drawing and cre- ating their own graphic posters. Saturday, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m., family origami. 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Both strongly recom- mend that you get your name on the list right away to be sure of a place at the "challenge" on Saturday, Aug. 27. Registration closes Wednesday, Aug. 24, at The. Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; Duffy's Tavern, 59th Street at Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; and the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. All the proceeds will go to the Center's youth sports programs. Cost is $20 per bowler, which includes three games and bowling shoes. The action will be at the AMF Bradenton Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road, Bradenton. There's where everyone will sign in between 5 and 6 p.m. Bowling will begin at 6:15, and the O'Connor wives, Sharon and Sue, say all the score sheets will be handed in by 9p.m. They are the organizers, say Bill and George, "and .they're tough." The party will begin as soon as bowlers end their sport and start arriving at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. There the results of the challenge will be an- nounced, and assorted'prizes delivered to winners of the raffle whose tickets will be sold at the bowling al- ley. The prizes include dining certificates, merchan- dise, liquor and other items contributed by area mer- chants and business owners, including a big-screen TV contributed again this year by The Islander. There will be food, full bar service, music and other highlights, Billy O'Connor said. And likely, knowing Bill, some hijinks, too. The TV prize can be viewed 10 days prior to the "challenge" at The Islander newspaper office. Addi- tional details may be obtained by calling Bill at Landscaper's Advantage, 792-9099, or the Center at 778-1908. 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 The whole gang showed up in 2002 to bowl in the annual O'Connor Bowling Challenge, Scheduled this year for Aug. 27. Early registra- tion is urged, Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Opposition group in Anna Maria grows to 21 By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter SThe group of Anna Maria businesses and property owners opposed to a number of proposed changes in the future land use element of the comprehensive plan has grown to 21 members since professional planner Bob Schmitt made the group's views on the FLUE first known at the July 21 planning and zoning board meeting. One of the main issues of concern for the group is the FLUE recommendation to limit all structures in the retail-office-residential district along Pine Avenue to "two habitable residential floors, or one habitable floor above a commercial or office floor." 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Thursday, Aug. 4 5 p.m. Back-to-school night at Anna Maria Elementary School; 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525. 8 p.m. Manatee Players present "Vaudeville Follies" at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 748-5875. Fee applies. Friday, Aug. 5 2 p.m. Children's movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," starring Gene Wilder, featured at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4 p.m..- Teen surf movie "Blue.Crush" featured at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Final of- fering for summer movies sponsored by Janae Haupt.) Saturday, Aug. 6 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Manatee Children's Summit at the Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmrretto. 7:30 a.m. to noon Felts Audubon Preserve nature walk at 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 737-3169. Wednesday, Aug. 10 5:30 p.m. Cowry shell jewelry class for teens with John Malan of Nica Rose jewelry shop at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. All materials provided. Ongoing: "Bioquest" summer camp at theAnna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through Aug. 5. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Manatee Players present "Vaudeville Follies" at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Aug. 14. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. Susan Oberender stained-glass exhibit at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Aug. 31. Infor- mation: .787-6648. Upcoming: Sierra Club presents "Mangroves: Love Them and Leave Them (Alone That Is)" at Phillippi Estate, Sarasota Aug. 11. "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance?" at the Bradenton Woman's Club Aug. 13. Teen program: Create a graphic-novel poster at the Island Branch Library Aug. 17. Genesis Exterminating INC. 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It hasn't been all celebrity for the magicians of bas- ketball. They started with a creative manager and five gifted players, grew and expanded to a permanent team with impermanent players. They came and went, fabulous ball handlers who played themselves into retirement and .were replaced by new talent. Green has it all, as well told as the Trotters played so well. Chappie 'holds' on consolidation Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie put the con- solidation issue on the back burner last week. Chappie indicated at the July 20 Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting he would introduce the draft ballot question to his commission at its next meet- ing, July 21, and "see what they say." The draft language has to be approved by all three cities and reach the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office by Sept. 19 for inclusion on the No- vember ballot. Anna Maria commissioners opted to hold public meetings on the topic, while Holmes Beach quickly approved the ballot language. But Chappie has not yet brought up the matter for a vote and at presstime it was not on the city's agenda. for the Aug. 4 meeting. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 Green is a descendant of the Greens and Fulfords who created the historic fishing village of Cortez more than a Century ago. His mother, Cortez historian Mary Fulford Green, is his most staunch fan and a very proud Mom in- deed. All during school and college he spent his summers I and holidays here, and comes back at every op- portunity. SHe was here for the Fulford family reunion in early July, his umpteenth trip "home" in his trav- Sels, and of course stays with Mom in her liistoric family home on the Cortez waterfront across the W road from the old Fulford Fish House. S For years now on the faculty of Florida State, University, he has written about Cortez in his book "Finest Kind." And about the "Soldier of Fortufie murders," made into a TV movie, "When Love Kills." And about Harry Moore, first orga- nizer of the NAACP in Florida killed by a bomb in 1951. The University of Florida has just reissued the Moore book, "Before His Time," in paperback. "Spinning the Globe" is available in all major book- stores for $24.95, Green said. He will be in the area this week working in Sarasota and staying with Mom in Cortez. As mothers do, she said she has saved up a bunch of repair and maintenance projects for Ben around the house. He's used to that, he said. In fact, "I had to get in a round of golf on the way, she won't give me time for it once in Cortez." Obituaries Patricia Ruth Diehle Patricia Ruth Diehle, 85, of Holmes Beach, died July 30. Born in Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Diehle moved here in 1974. She was a retired medical assistant. She attended Island Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held at a later date. 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Hayes said parents should be aware that school hours have changed. Students will start their day at AME at 8:45 a.m. and the final bell will be at 2:45 p.m.; the "tardy" bell rings at 8:35 a.m. and breakfast is served at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria. Teachers are back on campus this week to prepare for the school's open house. Hayes said parents are encouraged to attend. The open house for parents and families to.meet teachers will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. There will also be class-specific school supply pack- ages for sale in the school auditorium. With the growing number.of kindergarten students enrolling at the Island school, Katie Boesen will again join teachers Maureen Loveland and Melanie Moran tp Anna Maria Island Community Center will offer its Time for Learning Creatively program beginning Monday, Aug. 8, at Anna Maria El- " ementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. A before-school program will be held from 7 to 8:35 a.m. in the school cafeteria for kindergar- ten through fifth-grade students. The cost is $10 per week with a one-time registration fee of $15. The after-school program will also be held in the school cafeteria until 6 p.m. for all grade levels. The cost is $35 per week, plus a one-time registration fee teach a third kindergarten class. Last year Boesen taught first-grade. The vacancy left by first-grade teacher Lynn Drolet's departure will be filled by Janie Ensworth, who taught third-grade last year. Hayes said AME "lost a teaching unit" and has not hired another full-time academic teacher, although the district may re-evalu-. ate and adjust the staffing allocation after the start of the school year. Still, AME welcomes two new faces to its staff this year. Loryn Haber is the new music teacher, stepping in for Betsy Evans, who retired. Haber previously caught at Manatee School for the Arts and Hayes said that, in addition to being a skilled violinist, Haber has a lot of experience with dramatic productions. Also new is teacher'saide Janae Schook from Seabreeze Elementary School. Schook is replacing, Monica Johnson. who has accepted a teaching position at Sugg Middle School. Another welcome change at AME is the addition of $15. There is an additional charge of $15 for days when school is not in attendance and $7 for district half-days. Both programs will meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, on Fridays, School's Out days, holidays and summer camps. Registration information will be available at the AME open house beginning at 4:30 Aug. 4 in the school auditorium. Scholarship and financial aid information is also available. For more information call Sandee Pruett or Sara Dynan at 778-1908. of the gifted program. Previously students qualifying for the program were sent to Palma Sola Elementary School once a week. Hayes said the initiative to offer Sthe gifted program at AME means less disruption in the school day for both students and teachers as well as a lower staff to student ratio. Art teacher Gary Wooten will be leading AME's gifted program. Later in the year, Hayes said, students can look forward to transitioning into the ne\\ school building. Construction is still on schedule for the main building to be ready for students when they return from winter break in January 2006. Hayes said most of the work is moving indoors with the start of the school year and should be les, dis- tuptive to students.. Manatee County School District project manager Jane Dreger said work is being done to tie in the school's underground \ after utility\ \ ith Harbor Lane this month. She said it should not impact the main park- ing lot, and will try to impact adjacent homeo\ nersas little as possible. Demolition of the old building is tentati el\ sched- uled for Februarn and then \ ork \ ill begin on reno at- ing the auditorium and the music-art wing in building three and landscaping. Renovations include improved air quality control and a covered canopy walk adjoin- ing building. three with the auditorium, and possibly some cosmetic touches to the exterior. Dreger said the total site completion would be Summer 2006. "So far W.G. Mills has done a great job coming in at budget," she added. Community representatives Suki Janisch, Michael Pierce and Don Schroder continue to meet regularly with construction team members, says Hayes, and will continue to provide updates to the School Advisory Committee. The SAC will begin meeting again in September and will be actively seeking community representatives to join. 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Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 (Located across from Publix) (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com ERser fikemorial Trmmnitt OlIhrrlt An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 I *'/ *aK - Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: O1am Children's Church School: 10am . Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 .I ..' ,.( I ..q Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood i" ' S Salirday 5pm Service of Celebration S [L,. Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service SNursery available at 9 30am Swv',,,,,'W gW'lriade ,uireran com s ; 6608 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1813 | Dr. Diane Michaels Chiropractic Physician Massage Therapist on Staff Provider for most Insurance 501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton, Florida 761-0210 (I block east of Albertson's on Manatee Avenue) Center offers before- and after-school program at AME THE ISLANDER N AUG. 3, 2005 0 PAGE 15 Children are counting on you to be aware of school zones, buses Sand bus stops and crosswalks' As you hurry to and from work and appointments, kids are hurrying to and from school. Keep an eye j I" out for youngsters waiting for buses, walking to and from school, and ridiing the trolley Remember to observe school-zone speed limits and as always. allow pedestrians to cross at the crosswalks. And, please thank these merchants for sponsoring this reminder... AR AUGe w r Id Please watch out for our Island kids! A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa Store 5311 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-5400 A Paradise Realty 5201 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-4800 American Car Wash 5804 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1617 An Island Place Realty 411 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 779-0733 Andrew Vac REMAX Excellence 510 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key 383-9700 877-383-9700 Anna Maria Island Liquor and Wine 5321 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-5434 Anna Maria Realty Inc. 9805 Gulf Dr. Anna.Maria 778-2259 Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Meets Noon Tuesdays at the Beach House Bradenton Beach Bailey Printing 4220 59th St. W. Bradenton 795-5131 Barnett Blinds My Mobile Showroom Comes to You! 778-3526 730-0516 BIM LUr-. Ih H R,*M 6 1. 3 't 5 C 0 1 @ 3 A 8 C seacn ouuse nestaurantii 200 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach 779-2222 Ben Cooper & Associates 3909 E. Bay Drive, #110 Holmes Beach 778-6118 5 Bridge Street Interiors 114 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach - 782-1130 Bridge Tender Inn 135 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 778-4849 C Carol Whitfield Independent Beauty Consultant Mary Kay Cosmetics 752-9202 704-8113 Century 21 Alliance 1 6203 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 795-4700 Chapae: 101 S. Bay Blvd. # A5 Anna Maria 778-6728 Christie's Plumbing 5508 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-3924 Crabber Tom's Seafood 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-9383 Diamond Shores Realty 1501 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach 779-1811 Duffy's Tavern 5808 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-2501 Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning 5400 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2882 Fran Maxon Real Estate 9701 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 778-2307 800-306-9666 .Fun and Sun Parasail 135 Bridge Street at the Bridge Tender Inn 795-1000 Green Real Estate 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 778-0455 Griffith-Cline Funeral Home 6000 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-4480 Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7244 Home True Value Hardware 5324 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2811 The Islander Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach 778-7978 The Island Florist 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-4751 Island Vacation Properties 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-6849 Jessie's Island Store 5424 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-6903 Jim Anderson Realty 401 Pine Avenue Anna Maria 778-4847 Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-2253 Key Income Tax 5500 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5710 Longboat Cardiology Dr. Colleen Healy 5650 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key S383-7300 Longboat Limousine ,I www.LongboatLimousine.com 383-1235 800-525-4661 SMar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub S 760 Broadway St. N. Longboat Key 383-2391 Mike Norman Realty 3101 Gulf Dr.* Holmes Beach 778-6696 C/ O'Brien and Smith Architecture 300 Bay Drive S. Bradenton Beach ) '778-3113 Ooh La La! Bistro 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 . Oswald Trippe and Company, Inc. 5203 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-2206 awsitively Pets & Property Services Jane & Steve Futch A 761-7511 SQuality Builders 5500A Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-7127 e7 ft 5 3 P' B C Rader's Reef ' 5508 Marina Dr..* Holmes Beach 778-3211 Restless Natives 5314 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-2624 Sandbar 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria 778-0444 Sandy Rich Real Coffee and Realty 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 779-0034 Smith Realtors 5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0770 SunCoast Real Estate 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-0202 Surfside Realty 8208 Cortez Road #4 Bradenton 798-9191 888-774-6880 Tortuga Inn & Tradewinds Resort 1325 and 1603 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach 778-6611 *779-0010 Wagner Realty 2217 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach 778-2246 - I ii I I , ) PAGE 16( AUG. 3, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Dress code for Anna Maria Elementary school Anna Maria Elementary School will be following the Manatee County School District dress code this year. The following is a checklist of apparel/items that should not be worn or brought to school: Sunglasses. Hats, visors,.bandanas, or other head apparel. Visible, pierced-body jewelry other than worn on the ear. Cut-off pants or shorts. Unbuckled belts. Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, Aug. 8 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Ravioli, Breadsticks, Mixed Vegetables, Juice Bar, Sliced Peaches Tuesday, Aug. 9 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese, Trout Bites, Fresh Baked Roll, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Aug. 10 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Hamburger Gravy on Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Veggies with Dip, Sliced Pears Thursday, Aug. 11 Breakfast: Pancakes with Apple Topping, Cereal, Toast, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Hot Dog, Taco Salad, Potato Smiles, Winter Veggie Mix, Applesauce, Chocolate Chip Chortles Friday, Aug. 12 Breakfast: Fresh Baked Blueberry Muffin, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Burrito, Corn, Garden Salad, Fruit Cup Juice and milk are served with every meal. Clothing that exposes the midriff. Ill-fitting sweat pants or warm-ups. Suspenders hanging down, including overalls. Shirts advertising alcoholic beverages, drugs, or bearing questionable language or artwork. Known gang-related symbols. Spandex-type dresses.' Beachwear. Any clothing, accessories, jewelry, or hair style that may be a distraction to self or others that have ob- scene or drug-related phrases therein. Jeans with holes, cuts, or slits above the knee. Gym shorts or soccer shorts that are not proper length (two-thirds of the length from waist to middle of knee). Footwear not secured at the heel. Electronic equipment to include, but not limited to, boombox, camera, CD plaNer, camcorder, cell phones, pagers and laser pointers. Glass containers. Male students choosing to \ ear a 'net" shirt must also %\ear an undershirt or an o\ershirt that buttons. Tank tops are allowed, but should not be loose around the arms, and female students should be sure that straps cover undergarments. Dresses should cover the entire back, and the neckline should not plunge. Spandex skirts,,shorts and pants can onlh be worn if covered by an overgarment of fingertip length. However. Spande\- type shorts and trousers are not deemed appropriate for males. For more information, call Anna Maria Elementan School at 708-5525. Making a connection .4 group of R.boys pl.,- a gille ot Connects Four -with a camp V"counselor at Maria Isl/and Conmmunity Ceter, - S Bioqic itr caoltip. 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Bay Drive Holmes Beach !,232F East Bav Drr..e Ne>,i [,:, Walgr enr S _-778-7878 r ---------- - ANY3 SFOOT-LONG 2 9 I SUB TY YOUR SUB V1i it \ TOASTED..,, MM.M l1ru r- DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOLINGE S Codpon Good Augusl 3-9, 2005 " Crystal Palace V(odkal Jay Crawford Jack Daniels Black 1 99 175 appearing 979 1 75 U LTR August 4, 11,18 25 LTR By Diana Bogan SIslander Reporter Andrew Nicol with the Florida Scenic Highway pro- gram presented the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway committee with a new promotional brochure that high- lights the Island city among other scenic highway locales. The brochure will be distributed to chambers of com- merce, visitor's bureaus and welcome centers throughout the state to promote the scenic highway program and the state's designated scenic high ays. Currently there are 14 designated scenic highways throughout the state, Bradenton Beach and Palma Sola included, andapproxi- matel3 10 candidate highways a waiting approval. The brochure includes photographs and highlights attractions found along the scenic highways, such as the Coquina Ba\ Walk at Leffis Key, the Cortez school house and picnic areas. Brochures will also be handed out at promotional events. Nicol said at a recent e\ ent he handed out 25,000 brochures and he's been invited to attend a Harley Davidson Bike Rally in the fall to promote the program. Nicol told the Bradenton Beach committee that the\ are encouraged to submit an\ promotional mate- rials of their own to be handed out at these functions. He also said the committee can have promotional items, such as Frishees. \ atcr bottles, T-shirts, playing cards and more, silk-screened with the scenic highway a.p. BeLL fisH compaVyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great, selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp:. Panfish and much more. ~ Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAYe See you at our docks! 794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida -- w -- i i' Capalbo's House of Pizza Buffet Special With the purchase of 3 a soft drink. 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11 am-1Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2005 - --III- --IIIU logo and city name for use at Island events to help raise awareness of the program, Nicol acknowledged that some scenic highway groups don't want to draw too much traffic, so addi- tional marketing strategies are left up to the group. Bloodmobiles schedule visits The Florida Blood Services mobile collection vehicles will take blood at four locations on Anna Maria Island in August and September. The service, with which the Manatee County Blood Bank merged some months ago. has three bloodmnobile., one of which will be at each loca- tion at the specified times: Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Sept. 3, noon to 7 p.m.. Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, and BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Sept. 19; 4 to 7 p.m., Ibland Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Eligible to give blood are those o~ er 17 years of age, \. eighine 110 pounds or more, and not on antibiotics. Additional information may be ob- tained by phoning 746-7195. / www.islander.org Where the locals bring their friends! OPEN DAILY RAIN OR SHINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER l, *** ****** **,.* Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Fri & Sun Tom Mobley Mon & Tues Mark Cravens * * * ** * TACO & FAJlTA Every Wednesday 4pm-8pm All-You- $795 .. Can-Eat I FRIPAY FISH FRY 2-m o with fries an law ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ', --_ $8 95 OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On ... ..' MAanatee Beach where Manatlee Are. ends and the ( c 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." - MslBis fuffu .i~~i'i~i, Proprietress l -<*' H tS SP OPEN 11-8 Closed Tues 59TH & MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-2501 PAGE 18 A AUG. 3, 2005 1 THE ISLANDER Trout catches good, plus reds; mangroves everywhere By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing has slowed somewhat, but every day seems to be getting better a typical summer fishing cycle. Inshore action for trout and redfish is good, man- grove snapper are being caught near the Intracoastal Waterway, and catch-and-release snook are.moving inshore under,the docks and bridges. Offshore action on snapper and grouper remains strong, plus dolphin and wahoo for those willing to venture to the 100-mile mark in the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been fishing Joe's Bay with artificial lures and has been catching and releasing snook as well as keeper redfish to 23 inches, trout to 18 inches, and one 16-inch flounder on a Mister Twister Exude. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said inshore action for redfish and snapper is the best bet he's hearing right now. Inshore structures are where the action is at this point for backwater fishing. For those anglers going offshore, Bill said anybody willing to go 100-plus miles offshore should get into lots of American red snapper and mangroves to 10 pounds, plus some dol- phin and wahoo. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's finding no red tide after getting about 10 miles offshore. Fishing action has been good for gag grouper to 30 pounds, he said, as well as reds 'to 25 pounds, lots of red snapper, plus some blackfin tuna. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said snapper is his best bet right now, as well as good catches of black drum, some pompano and a few redfish. Dave Sork at the Anna Maria City Pier said an- glers there are catching mackerel, black drum, a few flounder, mangrove snapper and some snook at night. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said lots of redfish came onto the dock in the last week. Trout seem to be running on the small side, but there are lots of big hookups of mangrove snapper off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, he said. Nice catch! Melissa Slhple'y hnd dad Skip, both of Orlando, caught a nice set of grouper while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he thought that most of the red tide was gone and he put his char- ters onto snook and redfish off Longbar Point in Sara- sota Bay. Reports from Perico Island Bait and Tackle in- clude improve fishing, with wade fishers catching red- fish and trout on the seagrass flats south of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Boating anglers are reeling in lots of mangrove snapper along the Intracoastal Waterway in Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay. Offshore ac- tion includes grouper, which is picking up according to the long-range boaters. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include red- fish being caught in Miguel and Terra Ceia bays, plus some small sharks. There are also good takes of limit trout up to 19 inches in length being caught near Joe's Island. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said Ron Zacharias and sons Kyle and Bubba, visiting from Fayetteville, N.C., braved the rain, wind and lightning one morning last week and were rewarded with some decent action with redfish, mangrove snapper and jack crevalle, plus a couple of "too big for our tackle" inshore groupel "Without a doubt, mangrove snapper are the big catch," Capt. Zach said. "They are fat and feisty and provide the makings for a top notch fish fry due to their abun- dance and a somewhat liberal bag limit compared to other species right now. A slow tide and a little structure will produce the tasty pan fish if offered the right sized bait. Small hooks, light leader, and a minimum of \ eight will produce limit catches of the toothy critters." He said that reds seem to be scat- tered but available, snook are moving into-the back- waters under the docks, trout are also scattered but seem to be hitting on \ hitebait, small pinfish, select shrimp, and any number of soft-bodied jigs. and there are also catches of Spanish mackerel. bluefish and small sharks. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide, Callhim at 723-1107 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital iilmaie of your catch are als,' wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islaider, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islander.org. Please include ideiuiicatiii for persons in the picture along with !infi,,matii.l'i on the catch and a name and phone number for more infor- mation. Snapshots-may be relieved oni e tiu;v appear in the paper. Raccoons dig turtle eggs, screens in place By Jim Hanson ,Islander Correspondent Working as a team, at least two raccoons dug up six sea turtle nests on Coquina Beach during the week- end, apparently enjoying midnight picnics. To combat the little masked rascals, Anna Maria Is- land Turtle Watch volunteers are laying heavy screening over the other nests in the area and staking them out. "We saw in the morning where two raccoons - teamed up to try to move the screen," said Suzi Fox, Turtle shower benefits Wildlife The annual Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch baby shower will be Saturday, Aug..6, with a couple of changes from previous years. For one, it will be in the morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, rather than Coquina Beach as in the past. For another, a goodly portion ofthe gifts and proceeds will go to Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Inc. Suzi Fox, who heads Turtle Watch and is the state permit-holder for sea turtle preservation, said the shower will be a catered breakfast c6or- tesy of the Jackson family and Green Real Estate of Anna Maria. It will be the annual membership meeting of Turtle Watch and volunteer appreciation day, : open to the public. Wildlife, in Bradenton Beach, needs such items as surgical and medical tools, gauze, tape, gift certificates from Home Depot and Staples, plastic bowls, paper and cloth towels, large jugs of laundry soap and dishwasher soap, as well as cases.of bottled water for volunteers. Turtle Watch's needs are more or less the same, with special emphasis on sheets, bath tow- els and paper towels. All money donated at the baby shower this year will go-to Wildlife, Fox said. Further information may be obtained from Fox at 778-5638 and Gail Straight of Wildlife at 778-6324. who holds the state's marine turtle preservation permit and heads Turtle Watch. "It was obvious from tracks and other signs that they had a heck of a time trying to move the screen, get under it anything to get at the eggs they love," said Fox. They didn't make it, not then or for the following three nights. No more nests were broken into. All of the burglaries were at Coquina Beach, other beaches ignored by the raccoons. This, Fox attributes to Coquina's attracting more people than the others and therefore more of the garbage that gourmet coons find irresistible. The only problem now is that some nests are due to hatch in the next couple of weeks, and the screens could be a problem for hatchlings breaking out ot their eggs, struggling to the surface and scrambling to the Gulf. So Turtle Watch volunteers will mount guard at, night and move the screens from nests that show signs of birthing activities, said Fox. There are 89 nests on the Island beach now, exactly the number last year at this time. Fox is hoping to at least equal last year's 104 total, and it was about half the average over the years "That's how desperate we are about the fall-off in nests," Fox said. Twenty-eight of the nests are in Anna Maria, 31 in Holmes Beach, 30 in Bradenton Beach. Nearly all have had to be moved to safe upland locations to spare them Sthe disruptions of beach renourishment operations. ^^- ,~ I'm free! I'm free! Walker, a 240- pound female loggerhead sea Startle, was '2- released back into the Gulf of Mexico last Wednesday. She Shad come ashore on a Longboat Key beach June S.. e15, became if disoriented after laying her eggs S- and was taken to Mote Marine S. Laboratory's Sea Turtle Rehabilita- ..tion Hospital Jbr Str eatment of an infected front flipper. Islander .i.. Photo: Paul Roat THE ISLANDER AUG. 3, 2005 0 PAGE 19 Some wet.weather thoughts to save a few bucks Although it's hard to think about times of drought during Florida's wet-weather season, it's really not too early to think about how to keep plants and grass green during the drought times. Jane Morse, the environmental horticulture agent' with the Manatee County Extension Service passed along an interesting article written by Julie Waters with the University of Florida that deals with solving lawn watering issues: Soil sensors. "The devices can cut sprinkler system water usage by more than half," she wrote. It seems that the sensors "continuously check soil moisture levels and prevent sprinklers from operating when watering is not needed," said Michael Dukes, an assistant professor of agricultural engineering with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Smart homeowners have been using automatic sprin- klers for years that turn on the system for a set period of time at a certain time of day. Really smart homeowners have tied their automatic lawn sprinkling systems into a device that measures the amount of rainfall that has hit the area. The idea has been that if we get a couple of inches of rain, th4 automatic sprinklers automatically don't wa- ter for a spell if the little rain gauge is showing water. The.problem is that there's no measure of the mois- ture in the soil taken, so if.it's been dry for a while and we get a few inches of rain, the chances are good that the ground will be dry again in a short time. Not with these soil sensors, though. "We conducted a survey of Florida homeowners from 2002 to 2004 that showed mostly grass land- scapes are typically given two-and-a-half times the water they need. The monitors we studied, priced from $75. to $350, could pay for themselves within one year in areas where the cost of water is high." The article stated that, "On average, U.S. homeowners use almost 50 percent more water out- doors than indoors, and because lawn care accounts for most outdoor water use, homeowners who reduce un- necessary irrigation can save big on water bills." 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Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 RECYCLE! Be a good Islander and invest in the future. The Islander develop a shallow root system that can make the turft more susceptible to drought conditions and disease. During the UF tests, it was found that the soil sen- sors caused a 56-percent reduction in water usage over even those once-high tech sprinkler monitors, and had a 70-percent water-use reduction over a'standard auto- matic system. Another nice thing about the soil sensors is that you set 'em and forget 'em. With the rainfall readers, you've always got to fiddle with them. Apparently the moisture monitors have sensors that can figure out how wet the ground is and then talks to the sprinkling system to shut it down if the water level. is sufficient. The soil moisture readers have been around for a while, but glitches in earlier models have been worked out and the products out there today work pretty well. And with drinkable water being the only limit to development in Florida, conserving water is a very, very good thing especially if you can conserve and save enough in one year to pay for the little readers. Bugging you? Speaking of Manatee County Extension Agent Morse, she's bugged about bugs this wet season. "The bloodthirsty bites of the female mosquito cause many of us to have red, swollen, itchy.bites that drive us to scratch our skin. Mosquito bites can also spread deadly diseases. West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis are two diseases that mos- quitoes can spread to humans." Sure, you've probably read the tips to keep skeeters at bay dozens of times, but every year when The Is- lander runs a bug story, I find myself going around the house and dumping gallons and gallons of standing water out of buckets or pots or something or other. Standing water is the breeding ground for mosqui- toes and anything that can hold water for a few days will turn into a skeeter nursery. Morse added a few places to look that I-hadn't thought of this year, too. "Clean debris from rain gut- ters, get rid of water on and around structures like flat roofs and air-conditioning units, change the water in birdbaths and wading pools weekly, change the water in pet bowls daily, stock ornamental ponds with Gam- busia fish and encourage other insects like dragonflies and aquatic beetles that feed on mosquitoes. Although almost everybody is living in the air con- UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! W -. 24-hour self-serve car wash : I Complete auto detailing S* Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED rnxislander.org ditioning this time of year, there is still a need to check your screens and repair any rips or tears, especially on screened porches if you're going out for a while in.the evenings or for a cup of coffee in the cooler mornings - both prime mosquito-bite times. "Keeping mosquitoes off our skin is best done by using mosquito repellant, avoiding infested areas, and wearing light-colored, loose-fitting protective cloth- ing," Morse said. "The Center for Disease.Control rec- ommends only three repellents: DEET-(diethyl toluamide), Picaridin, and Oil of Lemon-Eucalyptus. There is no scientific evidence that sound emitting de- vices, or that eating garlic, vitamins, onions, or any other food will repel mosquitoes." She said to be sure to check the label of the bug goo to make sure it will keep off the bugs you want to keep off, and.check the concentration percentages to deter- mine effectiveness length. "When using DEET, a con- centration of 10-35 percent is plenty," she said. "OFF! Deep Woods with 23.8-percent DEET provides an av- erage protection time of five hours, while Skin-So-Soft bath oil provides only 10 minutes protection time." Morse added that you can check bug stuff effec- tiveness on a UF Web site, edis.ifas.ufl.edu, by going to search, then "mosquito repellents." Bet you can't predict where the next storm will hit ... actually, though, you can. University of Miami professors, in conjunction with the Iowa Electronic Markets, are soon to operate an electronic futures market that lets "traders" read. gamblers to put their money where their prediction is for a hurricane landfall. According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, "Investors can open accounts by sending anywhere from $5 to $500. All IEM transactions are made elec- tronically and posted in real time." According to one of the organizers of the Miami Hurricane Event Market, and you've got to love the acronym MAHEM, the traders who buy or sell at the right time can cash in. The University of Miami organizers hope to pull in the local knowledge of hurricane waters in the system to increase the information available on storm landfalls. A fifth-generation commercial fisher, say, may have a better grasp of a prevailing offshore current during September than one of the National Hurricane Center computer models, UM folks offer. MAHEN's Web site is mahem.miami.edu. It is scheduled to be up and running in time for the next named storm. Good luck. Sandscript factoid According to Morse, you can promote plant health by "watering in the early morning when dew is still present. Water grass only when it wilts and soil is dry. Apply 3/4 inch of water to turf each time you water." CHATER REEL FAST CHARTERS Charter only for the best * 4 hours * 8 hours * Weekends * Week trips Departs from Galati Marina * Covering the West Coast Captain and Bahamas Glenn Corder 9.41' 941.713-5 captain- .--- ; 941-778-1203 94-713-5900 captain.glenj@wA rjet WOOD DOCK & SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 s SSu'- PAGE 20 M AUG. 3, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Birdie Tebbetts Field: If you build it, will they come? By Kevin Cassidy Islander Sports Those words were uttered in the hit movie "Field of Dreams," and indeed, old-time baseball legends came back from the dead to play a game of baseball on actor Kevin Costner's field of dreams. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case in Holmes Beach where Birdie Tebbetts Field sits empty and unused throughout most of the year.- Before the new Holmes Beach City Hall was built, there was a large lobbying effort to get Birdie Tebbetts Field built because it was needed for base- ball players who had outgrown Little League and the ., field at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. I was one of the people -who attended several meetings on the subject, though I was lobbying for a regulation-size soccer field not a baseball field. Allegedly the final plans included a way for the baseball field to be converted into a soccer field by simply having removable fencing along one side of the field. That plan obviously went on the back burner when landscaping was put in along the perim- eter of the permanent outfield fence. Thlro-, in the fact that no sod was ever laid they opted for seed- ing the field and then the well water turned out to be saltwater and the result made the conversion to a soccer field nearly impossible. Wh\ i-Birdie Tebbetts Field not being used? There are myriad answers to that question, starting with something that I pointed out during the initial planning phase. There simply aren't enough kids playing Babe Ruth/Junior League baseball on the Island., Back when I "graduated" from the Little League field,I had friends who continued to play and moved up to the big field, but they played on a team that had players from Bradenton because there weren't enough players to field a full team. Last year, The Islander sponsored a Junior League team and fielded 10 play- ers to start the season. It won six of its first eight games before some players started missing games,-which re- sulted in several forfeitures before the team eventually Folded. This season, several Islanders played Junior League ball in Bradenton at G.T. Bray Park or Babe Ruth ball at Palma Sola Park, but there were not enough players to field an all-Island team. That begs the next question: Why can't the field be used by the leagues at G.T. Bray or Palma Sola Park? S- According to Manatee National Little League President Tom Barrett, teams have used the field for practices on occasion, but not for games. When asked why, he stated that the lack of lights is one reason, but a bigger reason has to do with the $40 fee that Holmes Beach charges for using the field and the absence of a conces- sion stand. If you build it, will they come? Only if we let them. He went on to explain that fees for using the fields at G.T. Bray are built right into player registration and parents and coaches are reluctant to pay additional fees S just for the right to play on Birdie Tebbetts Field. If you build it, will they come? Only if we let them. Though Birdie Tebbetts Field has some weed prob- Partici- X" pants in -- i session I . two of the i. ;* Anna : 1 Maria .. Island : * ': Commu- I nity v Center's ? summer basket- - ball camp pose Jbr a picture with their :,0 " award " "hard- ware. , Islander 4 ... .- Photo: Courtesy AMICC -r " ~~re itu K .9 A- .- -0VR--A -..~.. r -; ~ j 4.. Tic rc iaI; iniii: fiitimt ni /te Bi(lic TebbiLus Fieli 'ticiall' ilopned tfr Ius. it lhas rmaiineid mnii t\ /uified since then. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy lems due to irrigation issues, the field is being main- tained. Holmes Beach hired Dick Dotterwich, whose only job is.to maintain the field. Dotterwich, who has been on the job-for less than a year, recently put new clay on the infield and is working hard to alleviate the irrigation and weed problems. Dotterwich will soon have more responsibilities. Due to renovations at the Center, Holmes Beach has agreed to upgrade the field to the south of the baseball field for use as a soccer field for the season that starts this month. The city brought in fill to level the area and will extend the irrigation system and lay, some sod. In previous seasons, the Center's soccer games were mostly played on weeknights (in cooler temperatures) under the lights. The league will now have to schedule most or all of its games on Saturdays during daylight hours. And so it appears, that if you build it, they will come - just with cleats and soccer balls. Basketball swish! 'The Anna Maria Island Community Center held session No. 2 of its summer basketball camp July 25- 29. Players received instructions on shooting, passing and defense and had a-lot of fun throughout the week. All participants received medals and basketballs while kids with perfect attendance also received a bas- ketball pin. Awards were presented to Taylor Wilson for sportsmanship and Blake Wilson, who took home the "hot shot" award. Brandon Gengler brought home the defensive player award, while Stephanie Schenk was judged most improved player. Congratulations to all of the players who partici- pated in the camp. Center soccer registering now Boys and girl age; 5-16 are enc(uiraged to sign. up now for the 2005 Ann.i M1ari. Island Community Center fall soccer sea, on. Registration for soccer runs through Saturday, Aug. 13-. Cost for fall soccer is $45 for the first child and $40 for each additional child of the same family for Center members. Non-member fees are $60 for first child and $55 for each additional child. Players will receive a uniform, which includes a team shirt and matching socks. Each player is responsible for his/ her shin guards and black shorts. Everyone who sigii' up for the league will be placed on a team, but for parity of the league, play- ers must attend the mandatory one-hour tryout listed below for their appropriate ae group. Ages 5-7: Aug. 15 at 6;30 p.m. Ages 8-9: Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 10-11: Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 12-13: Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 14-16: Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Center will also host a soccer camp for new and returning players to get them geared up for the upcoming season Aug. 10 through Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for members and $40 for non- members. Coaches are also sought for the upcoming season. For more information, contact the Center's Andy Joiatzke at 778-1908. Last chance for football The Anna Maria Island Community Center is still accepting applications for Police Athletic League Dol- phin football. Player physicals.are scheduled for Aug. 6 and all players must be signed by that date. Don't miss out on the chance to play competitive tackle football. For more information, call the Jonatzke at 778-1908. News from the 'pits' Debbie Rhodes of Cortez and Anna Maria's George McKay defeated Steve Doyle of Anna Maria'. and Gary Howcroft of Holmes Beach to capture the July 30 horseshoe competition at the Anna Maria City Hall park. Wednesday, July 27, John Johnson of Holmes Beach and Tom Rhodes of Cortez bested Bill Bartlett of Holmes Beach and Ron Pepka of Bradenton in a playoff match after both teams had compiled a 3-0 record during match play. Play gets under way every Wednesday and Satur- day'at 9 a.m. at the pits next door to Anna Maria City Hall at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue. Warmup begins at 8:45, followed by random team se- lection. There is no fee to play and plenty of parking is available. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. THE ISLANDER U AUG. 3, 2005 M PAGE 21 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 REALTORS .r~ii~,8s Annual Rental SINGLE FAMILY- Unique 3BR/2BA north end home, 2,600 sf, just steps to the beach! Pool coming soon. $2,200/month including lawn and pool service. Non-smoking. Available August 1. 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 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.. '... _-. C?5'' :. . 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. t Maria SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marice Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizdn.net Web site www.annamariareal.com l 401 aGulfstream Realty Ril/401 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach e YOU DESERVE PROFESSIONALISM AND EASE WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. Contact Annique t, Lesage-Potocki to find out how Easy it can be. Call me at (941) 448-4939 Cindy M. Jones ~ GRI, CRS, Sale Associate 4 t.."UNCAN Real Estate, Inc. 779-0304 773-9770 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria % If-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 5309 #d6 0u e SHo 64es Beae, Fd 34217 : -{ --- * s. .., Northwest Bradenton Waterfront Home. Beautiful waterfront home on a quiet street in Shaws Point. One of the finest waterfront locations in Bradenton, sailboat water, no bridges! Split-floor plan, two-car garage, screened in lap pool and jacuzzi, new dock with 16,000 lb. lift and room for three boats. A must see! $749,000. Call Jesse Brisson (941) 713-4755 ANNA MARIA SniCoast SLND 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. $1,099,000. 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 restaurants. $359,900. 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. PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA Elegant condo in superb Gulffront complex. Beautifully turnkey furnished, totally renovated. This is an outstanding unit in one of the Island's finest condominiums. Jacuzzis, tennis,.secured heated pool, under-building parking. Gorgeous walking beach. $799;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. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA 3 MLS SiiAiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com CRACKER COTTAGE Zoned ROR with a great Gulf view. Cute as the devil. 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, built in 1930. Even has an attic workshop and a big backyard. Half a block to the bay. $550,000. GREAT LOCATION, just li.' niiurites t.:. the b.ia:ch 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. BAYFRONT Large 2BR/2BA, new dock and sailboat water. Also has guest cottage/mother-in-law- apartment. Zoned duplex. $1,275,000. m GREAT SETTING with private pond on extra lot. Remodeled 3BR two blocks to beach. The perfect get-a-way at $595,000. 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. $699,000. CUTE AS A BUTTON Remodeled 2BR/2BA. Short walk to beach. Tile floors throughout, large living room and heated pool. $685,000. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman 941-778-6696 Norman 3101 GULFDRIVE RealtyINC HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com Simply the Best A LANDMARK POPULAR Gulffront restaurant with Slots of parking. Grosses about \ \ two million yearly. Owner S\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 of the line everything. $469,000. PAGE 22 M AUG. 3, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Cortez morning bus schedules Anna Maria Elementary School Route 70, Bus 122 Time Bus stop description 7:38 4370 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Patti Georges) 7:41 Gulf of Mexico Drive & St. Judes Street 7:43 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Emerald Harbor Drive 7:43 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Dream Island Roac 7:44 Gulf of Mexico Drive & General Harris 7:44 Gulf of Mexico Drive & De Narvaez Drive 7:45 Palm Drive & Broadway (Rear of Chevron 7:53 Gulf Drive & 11th Street South, Bradenton Beach 7:53 Gulf Drive & Seventh Street South 7:54 Gulf Drive & Second Street North 7:57 22nd Street & Avenue C 7:58 Avenue C & 24th Street 8:02 Avenue C & 25th Street 8:03 Gulf Drive & 28th Street 8:04 Gulf Drive & 30th Street . 8:12 Marina Drive & 67th Street 8:12 Marina Drive & 68th Street 8:13 Marina Drive & 72nd Street Route 89, Bus 107 Time Bus stop description 7:50 Marina Drive & 75th Street .7:51 Marina Drive & 82nd Street 7:53 Gulf Drive at Palm Avenue 7:55 Spring Avenue & Tarpon Street 7:56 Spring Avenue & Bay Boulevard South 7:57 Bay Boulevard & Crescent Drive 7:58 Bay Boulevard & Hibiscus Avenue 7:59 Bay Boulevard & Alamanda Avenue 8:00 North Shore Drive & Gladiolus Street 8:01 780 North Shore Drive 8:02 North Shore Drive & Newton Lane 8:02 North Shore Drive & Linda Lane 8:04 North Shore Drive & Pine Avenue 8:06 Gulf Drive & Oak Avenue 8:07 Gulf Drive & Peppertree Lane 8:08 Gulf Drive North &75th Street 8:08 Gulf Drive North & 72nd Street 8:09 Gulf Drive North & 68th Street 8:10 Gulf Drive North & 65th Street King Middle School Route 80, Bus 561 Time Bus stop description 7:51 75th Street West & 24th Avenue West 7:52 75th Street West & 18th Avenue West d (east side) 7:52 Manatee Avenue West & 107th Court West ) 7:52 Manatee Avenue West,& Perico Bay Boulevard. (north side) . 8:08 11901 Manatee Avenue W. (7-Eleven) 8:12 Manatee Avenue West & Sixth Avenue West (north side) 8:14 Gulf Drive & Harbor Drive 8:15 Gulf Drive & 51st Street 8:17 Marina Drive & 62nd Street 8:18 Marina Drive & Key Royale Drive 8:25 Sixth Avenue & Manatee Avenue West 8:26 Sixth Avenue West & 35th Street 8:26 Gulf Drive &35th Street 8:27 Gulf Drive & East Bay Drive 8:29 Gulf Drive & 28th Street 8:30 30th Street & Gulf Drive North 8:31 31st Street & Avenue E 8:33 East Bay Drive & Sunbow Bay 8:36 Manatee Avenue West & Perico Bay Blvd. (south side) 8:37 Manatee Avenue West & Bristol Bay Drive 8:38 Manatee Avenue West & Flamingo Drive 8:42 24th Avenue West & 75th Street West, Route 87, Bus 566 Time Bus stop description 8:01 Pine Avenue & Crescent Drive 8:01 Pine Avenue & Tarpon Street 8:02 Tarpon Street & Spring Avenue 8:02 Spring Avenue & Bay Boulevard South 8:03 Bay Boulevard & Pine Avenue 8:04 Bay Boulevard &.Crescent Drive 8:05 Bay Boulevard 8 Poinsetta Avenue 8:05 Bay Boulevard & Jacaranda Avenue 8:06 North Shore Drive & Gladiolus Street 780 N. Shore Drive North Shore Drive & Newton Lane North Shore Drive & Linda Lane North Shore Drive & Coconut Avenue Gulf Drive & Magnolia Avenue Gulf Drive & Oak Avenue Gulf Drive & Peppertree Lane Marina Drive & 71st Street Palm Drive & 76th Street Palm Drive & Clark Drive Sugg Middle School Route 89, Bus 107 Time Bus stop description 8:26 Avenue C & 26th Street 8:27 Avenue C & 24th Street 8:28 Avenue C & 22nd Street 8:28 Gulf Drive & 12th Street 8:40 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Gulf Side Road' (north LBK) 8:45 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Centre Shops) 8:46 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Companion Way 8:47 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Dream.Island Road 8:49 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Bay View Drive 8:50 Palm Drive & Broadway (Rear of Chevron) 8:57 Gulf Drive & 11th Street South, Bradenton Beach 8:58 Gulf Drive & Fifth Street South 8:59 Gulf Drive & Second Street North Bayshore High School Route 62, Bus 40 Time Bus stop description 6:43 Cortez Road & Waterway Apartments 6:44 Cortez Road & 101st Street West 6:45 Cortez Road & 107th Street West 6:46 Cortez Road & 115th Street West 6:47 Cortez Road & 123rd Street West 6:47 'Cortez Road & 127th Street West 7:05 .Gulf of Mexico Drive & St. Judes Street 7:05 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Juan Anasco Drive 7:09 Broadway & Palm'Drive 7:18 Gulf Drive & First Street North 7:19 Gulf Drive & 12th Street North 7:21 Avenue C & 22nd Street 7:25 Cortez Road & 1241h Streei West 7:28 Cortez Road & 101ist Stree- West 7:29 Cortez Road & Coral.Boulevard 7:31 86th Street Courn West & -l4ir Avenue Drive West .. . 7:33 86th Street Wesi & 541h Avenue Wesi 7:38 Cortez Road & 80th Sireel West Manatee High School Route 76, Bus 523 Time Bus stop description 7:01 Gulf Drive & 29th Street 7:02 Gulf Drive & 31st Street 7:04 East Bay Drive & Manatee Avenue (Publix) 7:07 Gulf Drive & Haverkos Court 7:08 Gulf Drive & 46th Street 7:13 11901 Manatee Avenue W. 7:14 Manatee Avenue & Perico Bay Boulevard 7:15 Manatee Avenue & Flamingo Drive Route 87, Bus 543 Time Bus stop description 6:50 Pine Avenue & Crescent Drive 6:51 Pine-Avenue & Tarpon Street 6:51 Pine Avenue & Bay Boulevard 6:52. Bay Boulevard & Crescent Drive 6:53 Bay Boulevard & Poinsetta Road 6:54 Bay Boulevard &Alamanda Raod 6:56 North Shore Drive & Newton Lane 6:57 North Shore Drive'& Cypress Avenue 6:58 North Shore Drive &Coconut Avenue 6:59 Gulf Drive & Magnolia Avenue 7:00 Gulf Drive & Willow Avenue 7:02 Gulf Drive & Oak Aienue 7:03 .Gulf Drive & 85th Street. 7:04 Palm Drive & 77th Street 7:05 'Palm Drive & 71st Street 7:06 Palm Drive & Key Royale.Drive 7:07 Marina Drive & 63rd Street 7:09 Marina Drive & 57th Street LOWEST PRICE HOME IN ANNA MARIA 2BR/2BA elevated Key West style, convenient to activities at community center. Sharon Annis 778-3730 or 705-5915 TOTALLY RENOVATED WITH FABULOUS POOL 3BR/2BA groundlevel, completely renovated inside- must see! Large pool with enclosed patio. Barbara Eilert 962-1298 or 792-0902 1 g orida 7?e a, ~Company k 2501 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach www.oldfloridarealty.com SSales/Rentals (941) 778-3377 Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 I www.surfside-realty.us Mike Norman *v Realty mc 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office S(941) 778-4364 Fax Kathy Caserta 1. on.?6 .61 -T ll:. R eal .Ir GI. i i-R.. 4': -I,41.; ,-2 1-': Property Management and Leasing Manatee MLS as of 07/20/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 200 (SFR, Condo, Duplex) Median Price: $849,000 ,.tA e Total Pending: 103 Median Price: $715,000 Total Sold Since 1/1/05:292 Median Price: $595,000 V'I Call us forAnnual and Seasonal Rentals MGul stream IW RG51t Judy Karkhoff 941-778-7777 Realtor 866-266-9911 Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School UI I I I I IIIIII I I I I IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE 3BR/2BA custom home just two blocks from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac. Very well maintained, large bedrooms, master suite with dual showers plus oversized two-car garage with work- shop area in back. Bonus recreation area downstairs and lots of storage! Large side yard with plenty of room for a pool! $875,000. NORTHWEST BRADENTON WATERFRONT HOME Beautiful waterfront home on a quiet street in Shaws Point. One of the finest waterfront loca- tions in Bradenton, sailboat water, no bridges! Split- floor plan, two-car garage, screened in lap pool and jacuzzi, new dock with 16,000 lb. lift and room for three boats. A must see! $749,000. GULFVIEW LUXURY ISLAND HOME Executive Anna Maria home with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience paradise in luxury one.house off of the beach on a quiet, desirable location. This home offers 3BR/2BA, hardwood flooring, quality doors, windows and fixtures, custom cabinetry, Corian countertops, custom lighting, dumbwaiter and plenty of storage. Tastefully furnished with a touch of island flavor. Offered at $1,495,000. .. "CU -ED -rtrEv\" r. i. ;1 *'M.- BEST BUY ON LONGBOAT KEY! 2BR/2BA freestanding villa with wood floors: Private beach access, marina, boat slips, 55-plus. $329,000. I30:GjI Divc- Ims CC American Home Mortgage 'With more than 20 years of mortgage experience we continually strive for excellence and a superior client experience." /' The lowest fees and competitive rates Streamlined application process you can expect from a national lender. saving you time, effort & money. / The service and relationship you Nearly 2000 different expect from a local lender. mortgage programs to fit your individual needs. McCarthy Associates ,. Office: 941-761-9035 . Nationally Licensed Mortgage Banker Uo. . ., B in N 5 st...nd EW O C U ,t00103 H to g .... t THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 3, 2005 M PAGE 23 dBiz SRick Catlin By Rick Catlin Bradenton couple provide online advertising When Linda and Mike Fleming moved to Bradenton several years ago, they fell in love with Anna Maria Island and its numerous small businesses, art galleries, gift shops and boutiques. They also discovered a similar love for down- town Bradenton and other areas of Manatee County. "We found a lot of great little shops and made lots of friends," said Linda. "With our background as small business owners, we were concerned when many of our new friends said they were unable to compete with the chain stores because of advertising." Looking to establish their own busi- ness, the Flemings hit upon the idea of online advertising for small businesses. "We.came up with the idea of a Web site for a small business where they can advertise their store and products and .services without spending large amounts of money." Indeed, the Flemings have estab- lished ShopManatee.Com, which has quickly become a "unique and effective way to bring shoppers and small busi- nesses together," Linda said. "It's a great tool for a mom-and-pop business that doesn't have a large adver- tising budget," she said. Small businesses are at a disadvan- tage in trying to compete with the large ad campaigns of the chain stores, but ShopManatee.Com is the solution. It's better than the yellow pages or other business, directories because ads can be easily changed as new products and services are put in place and maps to the business location are provided through a link. ShopManatee.Com is divided into directories for easy use, said Linda, so Users can quickly find their category and locate the business they're interested in. "Our goal is to make ShopManatee.Com a household word and the first place area shoppers go to find their business to fill their needs," added Linda. "We're really excited about this, particularly as Manatee County contin- ues to grow. New residents and visitors just need to know your business is there and how to find you." ShopManatee.Com provides a vari- Lovely landlords Kacey Whidden, left, and Carol Bernard of Island Real Estate. Is- lander Photo: Rick Catlin Now online Linda and Mike Fleming have established ,ShopManatee.Com as a Web site where small tha't:' il businesses can advertise their products and services. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy ety of services, including links to an existing e mail address or personal Web site. Full Web pages at ShopManatee.Com are also available that include up to four pictures that can be changed from month to month to ad-. vertise specials, new products or ser-. vices. For. more information on ShopManatee.Com, call Linda or Mike at 753-6707. Islanders attend property management seminar Carol Bernard and -Kacey Whidden of Island Real Estate at 6101 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach recently attended the Florida Landlord and Tenant Law educational seminar in Tampa. The seminar was presented, by Lorman Educational Services and a number of prominent attorneys familiar with the law served as speakers. Topics included proper tenant notices, collec- tions, evictions, security deposits and ethics. In an effort to further the real es- tate education of its staff, Island Real Estate encourages its staff to attend seminars and educational classes in real estate. ,Kacey has been at Island Real Es- tate for six years, while Carol has more than 1 years with the firm. For more information on Island Real Estate, call 778-6066 or visit the company Web site at www.islandreal.com. Custom roofing by Sargeant Holmes Beach. resident John Sargeant has been in custom painting and design for more than 30 years, and he and business partner Amy Betz recently.established MadJax Custom Creations for cus- S.i: tomized paint work -' and air brushing of SSargeant tin ceilings. John and Amy offer some of the most exquisite and highest-quality ceiling tiles for their clielts. Once a desi n is selected, John and Amy go to work-on the custom paint colors and air brushing re- quested. While John does not do installation, he does offer a referral service to an Is- land company that's experienced with his work. Locally, John has done custom ceil- ings for the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Sharky's Restaurant in Bradenton Beach and a number of homes and busi- nesses in the Bradenton-Sarasota area and on Anna Maria Island. Both he and Amy are graduates of the prestigious Parson School of Design in Manhattan. For a complete review of the styles and colors, John suggests a visit, to the company Web site at www.madjaxcustomcreations.com. Or, call John at 778-1206 or 224-4887. PLEASE SEE ISLAND BIZ, PG. 25 LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. Ist and 2nd mortgages. No closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those baid t(c -~i ~ o-place loans. (941) 779-2113 502 72nd Street Holmes Beach ^ v^1 REALTORF. 29Years of Professional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results MARTINIQUE SOUTH Spectacular gulf and beach views from 4hfloor 1/1 condo with ceramic floors and expanded living area. Turnkey. $590,000. MANSION IN THE SKY Bayfront 5BR/5.5BA penthouse, 5000+ sf with guest quarters. $6,900,000. KEY ROYALE LOT 90x105. $795,000. Exclusive. 4 UNITS ANNA MARIA Some with bay view. One 2BR, three 1BR, room for pool. Great investment. $849,000. OWNER FINANCING. TOWNHOUSE VILLA 3BR/3BA with two screened balconies and open balconies on greenbelt adjacent to bay. Spotless, tastefully decorated. Pool/gazebo. $470,000. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 PALM New Luxury Villas PERICO ISLES 3BR/2BA with community pool, clubhouse, exercise. Seasonal. 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 4 reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com REL STTEOPORUNTIS ORANA ARA NDBEON tern % have,,. (QsothlJ e.1Isi ea/t1'71f :. :.no f c Ei~ SI,m Th,. 'zrurrie i r.:-** f t .,u i. i,,rIII : rhr,.uch-.,c. i j i ,. 1k: sr.- ':. .n ,iW ' IT, t ,r I I.I r i jnd -~IhI n ~. bI. I I: I I r I I I I p rOfr.k :an ,rirc g00 C i i , I ""- _" .... : '^, KEY ROYALE r.li.:n d..ilr t.,, [r .:.,,m :. ,, ..: HOLMES BEACH. erarn. n: -. K.: T a:- 1. 4 .1,Ci.. l:.: r r, n r tJ .-. l: r, ": jL :,r-, l. 1:.3 p1 .: ,:, d:.,. r I h..l,, : ,,; r ,- l Z .,,, ,u F ll,:.,j. d i r r, .. l-,.:: :' 6.r. -'E;*E F. ,,tlJI ,-, 3 .,:J. .: ii JI.. ccl 1 -.: i' :'1'" n: .r,[l [ R ;.,,I:,I840u O offered at Incr:. .d leValue.! L85,ssoo O .._ ___.. l.79 1,000 N ir1al. lours & PIomos %\% .skliarasta..om Terry Hayes SKY Sothebys *" j it E F -. o'.* i'. I' E L... DICK MAHER AND DAVE JONES ISLAND SPECIALISTS . Simplify Your Search! Call anytime for a consultation. le PAGE 24 M AUG. 3, 2005 T THE ISLANDER W; U hi=D ;i bE~,k~L A D E C L S S FI ORDER NOW! Inspirational book as told by black lab guide dog. Educational for all ages! Contact author by e-mail cowanpt@aol.com. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience.the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $1.5, Mac. www.robertsondesigrstudio.com. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condominiums" 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. MOVING SALE: 8am-2pm Saturday, Aug. 6. Du- plex, indoors. Must clean out remainder, including sleeper sofa, loveseat. 106 79th St., Holmes Beach. YARD SALE: 8am-? Friday; Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 5, 6, 7. Recreation hall at the Sandpiper.Re- sort, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. THREE DAY.SALE! 10am-2pm Friday; Aug. 5; 9am-2pm Saturday, Aug. 6; noon-4pm Sunday, Aug. 7. This sale is so large it will take three days to sell everything! Royal Doultons: 129 HN figu- rines, 58 jugs, 50 Bunnykins, Country Manor series, Peter Rabbit items, Lambeth ware, vases. Moorcroft: 51 vases and plaques. Hummels: 98 mostly old marks, over 1,000 beanie babies, bear collection, Heritage Village North Pole, Dickens Vil- lage, Snow Village,--New England, sports :col- lectibles, Canon and Olympus cameras, 33 Barbie dolls, other collectibles. Furniture: China cabinet, two rattan etageres, trundle bed, Casio keyboard, Schwinn and Columbia bikes, two TVs, two vacu- ums, PVC pool furniture, nine boxes of new clothes, lots of Juggage and bags, holiday decorations, lamps, chairs, tables, mobility chair, yard and ga- rage tools, kitchenware, hundreds of items not listed. 1012 62nd St. Ct. W., Bradenton, Corner of 11th Av- enue West near Village Green. Sale by Julie Mc Clure. SALE AT NIKI'S Gifts & Antiques,. Visit Niki and her staff to decorate your new condo! Select gifts, col- lectibles, art, antiques, vintage and costume jewelry, 30 to 70 percent off; all sterling jewelry, 50-percent off. Shop our cow palace, trolls by Russ, Coca-Cola col- lectibles, Cabbage Patch dolls, Precious Moments, cook books. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9:30am- 5pm, open seven days. (941) 779-0729. MOVING- SALE: 7am-3pm Saturday, Aug. 6. Wicker furniture, gas grill, sound system, books, miscellaneous household items, frames. 309-B 66th St., Holmes Beach... SALE: 8am-2pm Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6. Lowery Fiesta organ and lots of bargains. 676 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. No early birds!, HUGE YARD SALE: 9am-5pm Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6. Furniture, appliances and much more! 2907 Avenue B, Holmes Beach. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restau- rant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Is- lander 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 $50,000, plus inventory. Confidentiality agree- ment required for complete details. Longview Re- alty, (941) 383-6112. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000.. BLACK LAB: FOUR years old, absolute doll! Has special needs. Adoption.fee, $80. (941) 723-0496. 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. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please-call (941) 922-0774. 1984 MAZDA 626: Low miles, runs great! $800. (941) 778-3900 or cell 447-6668. 1989 NEW YORKER: 87,000 miles, good transpor- tation car. $400. (941) 713-1655, after 6pm. 1997 BUICK CENTURY: Low mileage :landau top '. $5,550, or best offer. (941) 778-0593. ,.-"" - STEAL PEARSON-26: 1973 sail cruiser. Excelleht 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. 1974/1995 28-PLUS-foot Winner hardtop custom cabin cruiser. Sleeps six comfortably, full head. 320- plus mile range. Fish & Cruise. radar, loran, Furunob fish finder, VHF, autopilot, hailer. 11.5-foot beam. Livewell, fresh and saltwater wash down. Crusader 454/350 FWC. $30,000.00 firm. (941) 920-7249. 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 S VINTAGE ISLAND ''. HIDEAWAY SO CLOSE .. TO THE GULF YOU ,* CAN HEAR THE SURF! This delightful 4BR/3BA captivating island retreat is situated on Iwo platted lots located directly across the street from the beach' Amenities , include lush tropical landscaping and blooming flowers, a wonderful stone fireplace, soaring cathedral ceilings of knotty tongue-in-groove pine, loft area with adjoining mother-in-law apartment, French doors and a wonderful secluded lanai. This choice, high and dry hideaway offers unlimited possibilities for expansion or renovation. Priced at $750,000 for the home and-$500,000 for the buildable lot. 60x85', across street from GULF $500,000 52.5x110' desirable building lot on CANAL $595,000, 57.5x1 10' across street from BAY $675,000 77x145' with GULF view $1,250,000 100x224' two BAYFRONT lots $2,500,000 each SVDEoim Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com i I SWith a dedicati Classic Coastal Archil Bungalows offer ope plans, front and rear hardwood floors, countertops, pools, r hard plank siding an amenities throu m $795,( Call Greg Ross: Boyd 4] ES 1 952 Catchers Marina 5505 Marina Drive (94 market on to lecture these n airy floor sun decks, granite netal roofs, .d upgraded ghout. )00 773-2296 Realty Office 1) 778-8388 !'L i i Tu Sit the Bu wa En col co in Bir S.. Tw Bu siti we Wi toa has -- -- -- -I I II I I b rtle Crawl- uated on Holmes Blvd. :se two Beach ingalows are a short lk to the beach. ,joy the modern nveniences of new instruction while living a pristine location. rds of Paradise - 'o brand new Beach ngalows ideally uated on a quiet street st of Marina Drive. thin walking distance all that island living s to offer. - -M II A PARADISE REALTY WELCOMES MARY BURKE! For years Mary Burke has used her boundless energy balancing a career as a High School Math Teacher and a Realtor with Stovroff & Herman in western New York State. Her husband's job transfer precipitated'an early retirement and a move down south. After a short, but sweet retirement, Mary is channeling all of her real estate expertise, people skills and energy into her new career as a Sales Associate for ,, "A Paradise Realty" on Anna Maria Island. Mary and her husband, Greg fell in love with Anna Maria Island, , purchased their dream home, and began their new tropical lifestyle Now she is ready to assist others in their search for their dream home in "Paradise". Pa adse 778480 Office wwwParadiseRealtcom HI 5201 Gulf Drive, www.ParadiseRealty.com Holmes Beach, FL 34217 r ; ................... II THE ISLANDER -AUG. 3. 2005 M PAGE 25 Island Biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Artistic photography by Rolf Award-winning artistic photographer Rolf Bertram, shown with wife Maria and son Johann, has opened his own studio at the Anna Maria Island Art League Center at 5312 Holmes Blvd. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Fine art of photography Holmes Beach resident and re- nowned panorama photographer Rolf Bertram has opened.Bertram Images photography studio and art gallery at the Art League building in Holmes Beach. An award-winning artistic photog- rapher, Rolf has his work exhibited at Art League exhibitions on Ainn Mar ia Island, in addition to those on Longboat Key and in Sarasota. He -pecialize in portraits and panoramic views and has been featured in a number of loc.il pub- locations for his awards and work. SInterested parties should call Rolf at 779-3937 or go on-line at www.BertramImages.com. Native rentals coming Native Rentals is moving from the S&S Shopping Plaza in Holmes Beach to a new location in the Island Shopping Center adjacent to the Sun N Surf shop.. Owner Sean Duytschaver said all the paperwork has not yet been com- pleted to move from the old location, but he's already begun preparing the new store for the move. Econolodge now Club Bamboo The Club Bamboo Resort at 2502 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach is no longer associated with the Econolodge hotel chain. As the Econolodge Surfside Resort, it was the only chain accommo- dation on Anna Maria Island. Garden party Ginny and Jane E hosted the July Anna Maria Island r mChamber of Com- merce business card exchange at their shop and bakery located at 9807 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria with a Beach Living for SYour Home and Garden" theme. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Manager Marge Moran said all ser- vices will continue as before, including daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Only the name has changed, she said. For more information on Club Bam- boo, call 778-6671. First National 'Bank sold First National Bank of Bradenton, which has a Holmes Beach branch, has been sold to Whitney National Bank. Whitney operates in five states, includ- ing Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- bama and Florida. The bank's parent company, Whitney Holding Corp., is headquar- tered in New-Orleans. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, oran award-win- ning staffmember? Call Island Biz at 778- 7978,fax v,,,-my ,in i ,., 778-9392, or e- mail us at news@islander.org. Honored Pictured is Mary Ann Brockman at her desk at the Anna Maria Island Cham- ber of Commerce, just back from Kissimmee and the convention of the Florida Association of Chamber of Commerce Professionals. She was honored with a plaque recognizing "advancement of the chamber bf commerce profession" for 10 years. Real estate transactions Up-to-date Island real estate transactions as compiled by Jesse Brisson for The Islander are avail- able online at www.islander.org C LI1 (471.1q Want personalized service while you buy or sell properly this summer? Let Carol help make your dream come true . S 6016 N lanatec Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 78-8-i 8 4 Visit our Web site at www.floridamioves.com ******** ** -****************** SARASOTA BAYNVEW! SUPER LOCATION rDupl ...:r -ingle family home * I.:..:jt.~d ..rn Sarasota Bay with .- rn' r.:.-', Intracoastal and * : H.:.r, consists of 4BR/ * 4e, ,I-, i-..-r kitchen and mas- * -* i',.'L : ..r 1,th[ th jacuzzi tub and ,-, lav Oill.red at $959,900. Ke KEY ROYALE HOME ** * Beautiful KeyRoyale i:': I.. *h: Switch family room, formnrl 1- ing room and eat-in k,. I.- - SLocated on the end ol r:.,-. .i Sand across the street frci L. "- .. New tile flooring and r,:h..- completely remodeled *l-. * cherry wood cabinets, corian counter tops all corian in bath. * Heated pool overlooking canal with two-car garage. Fantastic * bay view if second addition was added. $1,200,000. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! * .* Offered at: $199,5Q0 & Inventory. * * * * "Deborah Thrasher * * ." 't RE/MAX Excellence . *i-;T L t '(941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com - ***** *.** **** ************ ***,** ******** ** i A Great Place To Live... A Wonderful way Of Life! This fantastic 3BR/2BA with a two- car garage screams island living at its best! Open floor plan with large kitchen area and stairs leading down to the large bonus room for the kids or storage. One block off of the breath taking shores of Anna Maria Island. Priced to sell at $599,000. Call Dean Jones at (941) 345-7335 Realtor with Brenda DeArmond Realty TORTUGA INN BEACH R ESORT "'The Best RestWt on thel Islan. "'A Pn\r ac O)v.incrslL p S' .pp.._rrui. .'.2 lu jrv, furn id.lcd, 2-btcdir i, n. 2-b.db ,.'ndJ mini- -im i. p.rtmenitc i'.' a' .il.ble. many '.'.iih spccIaiuljr Cult .r Bay views. Spacious floor plans. The gorgeous property runs from the private Gulf beach to Sarasota Bay, and has 3 pools, Fountains and garden courtyards. Private dock with 14 boat slips , available for sale. Hotel managed by ResortQuest International. Construction pricing available w - AMWWI a W "W. r ir .: * r -,- r '? .r -rcr- PAGE 26 AUG. 3, 2005 U THE ISLANDERi Bradenton Beach wildlife clinic is lifesaver By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent. They may be running short of space, but not of devotion for the sick and injured wild creatures they make whole and send home,to nature. Gail and Ed Straight see more wild creatures close up every day than most people see in a year. They work at their.special calling around the clock, 365 days a year, and they never tire enough to think of anything but helping more birds and animals. For 18 years they have provided care and treat- ment for all manner of wildlife at their Bradenton Beach home, which they have converted to clinic, hospital, operating room, and recovery center for thousands of creatures. As more people bring more and more birds and animals to them, the space is getting more and more cramped. There is relief in the offing, though..All that's needed is patience.. And the work of volun- teers. And a few prayers couldn't hurt. Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage has just what the Straights need, the Cortez activist organi- zation feels. The place is far from ready yet, but with work it will be. Maybe a year, maybe less. It is a four-bedroom house on part of the FISH Preserve, which the organization has bought to pre- serve a piece of old Florida and to frustrate any de- velopment there. It is at the eastern end of Cortez. FISH has offered it to the Straights, in good part through the efforts of Linda Molto, Cortez artist and 4 -I' Straight with another yellow-crowned night heron, this one without the funky look. Ed Straight wth a yellow-crowned night-heron with a shocking "haircut." Islander Photos: Edna Tiemann friend of the Straights. "It's ideal," Molto said. "There is quite a bit of room in the house, and the grounds will be just great. It still needs a lot of work, though." The house is structurally sound, but it has been a haunt of the homeless and some Cortezians are sure it has bqen a crack house for years. The yard and everything around it have been a dumping ground for decades, everything from garbage to old tires to old cars to yard trash. "It's beyond dirty," said Molto. "We're still hauling trash out and people are still sneaking in and dumping stuff. We've got the house empty of junk and in the fall we'll get at the grounds again, and fix the roof and the windows and floors in the house." It's all volunteer, and slow going. The Straights, meanwhile, carry on their hu- manitarian work on Anna Maria Island. At the moment they have two fawns, which will stay six weeks and go to a more spacious facility, Straight said. "As soon as they can jump the fence, we take them to a bigger place." Some people try to rear the lovable baby deer themselves, but that al- most always ends badly. It's illegal, too, with a $500 fine. They have had just about any Florida wild crea- ture you can name. Raccoons are regular patients. "People trap the mom and move her away, and then they find her young ones," Straight said. "We once had 27 bab) raccoons we had to bottle-feed at the same time. "Four years ago after Hurricane Hugo we had 300 baby squirrels. We get a lot of baby opossums, too. And birds, lots and lots of injured and sick birds. We've got two ospreys now, and some gulls red tide, mostly. During one red tide we had 50 cormo- rants all at once." They provide care for the birds, sending some of the most serious cases to the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary on City Island. The Straights live in the same house they rented 32 years ago and subsequently bought. The)' have the only rehabilitation center on the Island, and could well be an endangered species themselves - others who started rehabilitation have faded away since the state made licenses hard to get, Straight said. They get no government support. Their funds come from annual blood drives and the booth they maintain at fairs and shows, and from such special events as Saturday's Turtle.Watch "baby shower," which will provide some funds and supplies. Other- wise they rely on Ed's income as a retired EMS chief for Manatee County. The Straights met through their work, he on an ambulance and she as a hospital nurse. They need many things to handle the increasing load at their special mission medicines, instru- ments, animal and bird food, bandage material, tape, all the things involved in treatment of life. They need, also, volunteer help. Maybe 10 come in regularly now, and that many more would be hardly enough. They need money, of course, and it can be donated through calling Wildlife at 778-6324. They need space, perhaps to move their whole operation into or maybe just to house their e\pand- ing flock. That, they are likely to get in Cortez. It can't happen too soon. The flsien Team SProfessional REALTORS representing ', 1 P buyers and sellers with Heather Absten, P.A. Honesty, Jennifer Absten, P.A. 941-807-4661 Ileg it 941-345-7002 HeatherAb3ter,@y3hoo corn I te jernnferAbster@mnisn.com Results! 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 .- q ^ .^a- "a^ : t;.:..^ 1'--? ^ ,.uh.. IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom home just 2 blacks from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac. Very well maintained, large bedrooms, master suite with dual showers, oversized 2-car garage with work- shop area in back bonus recreation area downstairs, and lots of storage. Large side yard with plenty of room for a pool! $875,000. f'iulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holnes Beach 7as M aee oda 4te4 SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO complex on the Gulf of Mexico. 2BR/2BA furnished and ready to move in! Pool, tennis, spa, elevator and hurricane shutters. A great place to live. $659,000. BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3B1 Bay. Only steps to a ver Teak hardwood floors, g and much more! $1,200, 4 ia3 NORTH POINT HA! pool home. On canal w kitchen and living are extras! $1,425,000. The Big Pictu A top producer at Isla/ 1-- MARIANNE CORRELL ,',*",', REALTOR'," ", I HOME with view of Tampa y private beach area. Brazilian granite counters, two balconies 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. RBOR: Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA uith dock and boat lift. Large eas. Two-car garage, lots of ..*.a, HANDYMAN SPECIAL 2BR/1BA on a 50x100 lot. As is with right to inspect. $459,000 ire...it's all about the real estate! nd Real Estate Inc., Call Marianne at (941) 778-6066. RK EAL ESTATE S OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND, INC. 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-6066 1-877-778-6066 THE ISLANDER M AUG. 3, 2005 M PAGE 27 BOA TS BWin BOAT SLIP: WANTED to buy along 85th Street or Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (407) 230-3902. 20-FOOT SHAMROCK 1977 open fisherman with 1997 inboard, 302 Mustang V-8, newer trailer. $7,500, or best offer. Steve, (941) 504-8735. 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. NURSES NEEDED.for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morn- ing and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953.- NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953, ALL POSITIONS: Caf6 on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Apply in person. PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER: Nonsmoker, English speaking. Call (941) 778-5405 or apply at Haley's Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach. HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak En- glish, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0. 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. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. Paradise Realty 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 Li- brary. 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. 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. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent refer- ences. 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. 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 fishing. $2,190,000. Virtual tour: www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor.. SSUTTON GROUP REALTY ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, up- grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate to- day. Affordable'rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repairs and replacement. Sales, service, parts. E-mail metrohs@msn.com. (941) 730-1399. CLEAN POWER WASHING. Driveways, patio, con- crete, pool decking, fences, boats and more. Satis- faction guaranteed. (941) 224-6627. COMPUTER WIZ Acquisition, installation, training, support. For investor, small business and families. Many years experience. Call Greg, (941) 704-0667. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Odd jobs, honey-do list, clean up, packing and moving, light hauling, hang pic- tures. How may I help you? Scott, (941) 538-0664. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning 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 personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795- 7411. RA005052. 4 -? ISLAND DUPLEX:Steps to beach. Reduced to $699,000 before remodeling continues. Investors and builders bring your imaginations. Gulfviews possible. 2BR/1BA on large corner lot. Anne HAL4ber, Realtor (941) 713-9835 (:racious Bayfront Residence Dazzling GulL to Bray Views Dadrling pa~noramlic bay, skviirle anld -- -- ------ ---- ~~5~-- ----- NEWLISTING Offred at$1,399,000 SUI~Seiviews r~om -' ~I~. ~1,11 f ronl ie~idemo v vitihpanomnnllicwato: I p -1. 1 J'' lk I p m *ii i4 - a~ 4 m ii,,llll 11. ,1 11 Ii II 1 I*,ii II ~1 111 I 1 I rI LUIIIL-` J'1 7I4I) Tropiail OLui~s- NXV Execati'e Ih r,11 ,.1 ,1 1,- -II Ij t I-- I t1S1.1 (?l 1. r':~: i t ,Iil'. llj 11 i I-, I v I-, otterea it ig-ig on)'.ll Ther C.litillidii on Lc'1lLs oat i jlt t-l III , 1-1 11 I- I .h ~i;~itr~l wm Ijlllllll~IIed of S K9 900 111 Longboat Key, Fk34229 (4I920;*303 STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you-appreciate someone who believes in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals. Nicole Skaggs 'Island Specialist SParadiseRealty.com S- 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 j Toll Free: 800-237-2252 TeamParadisel @aol.com U- 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 lanai and a large open deck-great for tanning! Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000.. Larry Albert Trocal . Broker- Realtor Tr opIc e 725-1074 11111111 11 Il:' 1 1- II 1 i l 1.1, I I 111 ''. 1 11 II I Ii:, I 11 11-1, 1 y, i "i" :i. s I -------- ---- I '"I .A Seducitive wa~tert'l-ourt V'illa PAGE 28 0 AUG. 3, 2005 M THE ISLANDER ISLANDER DECLASSIFIED Cotne OE IMROEMNT -.iue Paradise Improvements 778-4173 .. Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows -^s ~Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References FLic#CBC056755 .,WRAGNIQ R EALTY -l2?ADt ON 5EACH. ii,. i 4 -- 2217 CGULF DIVE NORTI* 1I ADENTON BEACH. l 34217 .. 61I\CI 19)9 HADOLD MALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com BAY WEST t LAUNDRY On vacation or just hate doing laundry? Why bother? BAY WEST WILL PICK-UP, LAUNDER AND DELIVER. Full Service Wash/Dry/Fold/Iron PU/Delivery -Self Service Cool & Clean 627 59th St. W. Bradenton 720-3622 FIVE STAR AUTO BODY SDodge Volkswagen Hyundai General Motors European Asign Specialist (941) 751-0122 or 756-5152 -~" l '. 4901 15th Street East Bradenton . Bertra m agles.com Photography by Ron Bertram 779 3937 Award Winning Panoramas Fine Art Portrait Studio House Panoramas inside and outside Studio C GallerI in Art: League Building Open by appointment 7 days a week 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. CAC1814449 Anyone can take a picture. n -. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHICS 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.comr WATERING RESTRICTIONS Rules in effect for Manatee County: > Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days . . -* a week. -. > Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M): . Tuesday and Saturday. 0 0 0 > Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): . S Wednesday and Sunday. > Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- . rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) 0 0 > Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long . as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the 0 Scar on the lawn to wash!) * > Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- * Slowed for ten minutes daily. > Hand:watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- Sted any day. Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water * Management District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. 0e0*** 0***** 0** *0** 000***000 ANYONE CAN-TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. 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, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Ir- rigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es- timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 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, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778- 2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- .ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online'at www.islander.org. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured.. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711, TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres- sure washing and tree trimming. .Call (941) 778- 6170 or 447-2198. 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, cable T.V, 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. GULFFRONT CONdOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/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, ten- nis, elevator and protected deep-water boat dock. Call Dave Moynihan, Realtor/owner, (941) 778- 2246 or 720-0089. SPACIOUS ISLAND VILLA: 2BR/2BA split plan with Florida room, garage and laundry. 1,300-plus sf. Fruit trees, walk to White Avenue beach. Annual, $1,225/ month. Unfurnished. (941) 745-Q959 or 778-1589. ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA home with large boat dock on canal. Walk to beach. (941) 545-6118. Available from Commercial News Providers" -! .___ L--L- 1 WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide variety 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. ANNUAL: 2BR/1BA, Anna Maria, washer/dryer hookup, newly remodeled, steps to beach, shop- ping and restaurants. Available now. $950/month. (941) 778-5482. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.BA 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. 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. 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. VACATION RENTALS in the Village of Cortez., Adorable 2BR updated-apartments in a very quiet setting. Walk and bicycle the 75 acres of preserva- tibihtfails 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 730-0587for 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) 778-3'143. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN Sarasota: Unfurnished 1BR/1BA apartment. $650/month for six month lease. References, first, last and deposit.-Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA luxury condo, down- town riverfront Bradenton. Great view, gated com- munity. $1,250/month. (941) 240-1712. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA furnished condo. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,700/ month. (708) 532-2149. DIRECT GULFFRONT HOME: Elevated 2BR/1 BA with pristine beach right out your back door. $1,900/ month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to.$500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. VACATION RENTAL: Runaway Bay, 1BR, sleeps four. Pool, tennis, golf clubs, rackets, fishing poles. Through Nov. 30, $600/week. (941) 778-9378. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA 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 @betsyhil!s.com. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED: Lakefront, pool, short block to beach, elevated duplex. 2BR/1BA, $1,200/month or 2BR/2BA, $1,500/month. (941) 962-4933. SIT AND WATCH the dolphins play as the sun sets! Bayfront condo 2BR/2BA with gated community and pool. $1,100/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. PALMTREE ESTATES professional home man- agement and vacation rental service. Bi-weekely specials for cleaning services and senior discounts. For cleaning, call (941) 778-5810. For vacation rent- als visit www.palmtreevacationestates.c6m. ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach 1BR. Available Aug. 6. $600/month, plus utilities and deposit. (941) 778-6541 or 504-3844. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1 BA convenient, quiet location close to beach. Two units available in August, $850-$875/month, including garbage. (941) 778-2113. ANNUAL FURNISHED: Gulfview, steps to beach, 1BR/1BA mobile home, 55-plus. $700/month. (941) 962-4933. ANNUAL: WEST BRADENTON, Perico Bay, gated community, end-unit villa, heated pool, tennis, cov- ered carport. 2BR/2BA furnished, $1,200/month or 1BR/2BA unfurnished, $950/month. (508) 574- 3352. E-mail a.desmarais@comcast.net. SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus com- .munity, fully equipped 1BR/1BA beachhouse with greatroom and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. Rent weekly to annually. No pets. E- mail Tennishofo@aol.com. (317) 873-3307. ------------------------------------------- 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. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). CLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $10 for up to 20 WORDS. Additional words: Each additional word over 20 is 500, Box: $3, One- or two-line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA! You can charge your classified advertising in person or by phone. We are sorry, but due to the high volume of calls we can not take classified ad copy over the telephone. To place an ad by phone, please be prepared to FAX or e-mail your copy with your credit card information. (see below) USE THIS FORM FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: One word per blank space for minimum charge 20 words. --------------------------------------------------- 1 2 1 3 Run issue date(s) Amt. pd Date Please indicate: Ck. No. or Cash For credit card payment: J i I / No. Exp. Date Name shown on card: Billing address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill E-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] The Islander ,Fax: 941 778-9392 5404Marina Drive T he Islan d r Phone: 941 778-7978 *Holmes Beoch F 34? 17 '-' L F- rlr, i-:ic aicnrlOr or L L- - -- -. .- -- .. .. -, S AN A FD ;uad P flu a1#21 Just visiting paradise? The slander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7975. Online edition: wA/wA/A/ iclqnHrAr nrn HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: August 22 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 3, 2005 N PAGE 29 A a PIe TYGu'l/lb ElaineeJgeffha/ etf/ff/a "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 778 5594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured J.7 778-3468 CHS IJa'mes King 7 : Painting & Renovation 4I For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed &R Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING B DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing "' Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Watts Towing 24-Hour Towing T v* Break Downs 8I208 C Br All accidents P"ool4jZ Special yRe quests 751-0122 756-5152 After Hours 737-6089 ISLAND LUMBER ANM HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. 'Y. mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. -. '-. Call Junior, 807-1015 J Advertise here and reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20! T1e Islander .. St ., H.Call 778-7978 Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty.agent in your area? l J nCalSl Michelle or Steve i hr today! t o", o in oPrudlential i Palms Ralty -a 'Iino .a. w a? .1,4 .iIl 4Palnis Realty 941-518-6096 www.mi- ellemusto.com www.myrealtorstevewatson.com PAGE 30 M AUG. 3, 2005 M THE ISLANDER RETLCni uR ALCOIDASATRALSAT -ANNUAL RENTALS: Flamingo Cay, beautiful canalfront 3BR/2BA, screened pool, new boat dock with lift, tile floors, $1,800/month, includes pool and lawn service; Sunbow Bay, 2BR/2BA condo, cov- ered parking, pool, tennis courts, washer/dryer, close to shopping, $1,100/month, no pets. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA new Manatee River condo; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details. ANNUAL: 6700 HOLMES Blvd. 2BR/2BA. Cat, small dog OK. Laundry. All terrazzo, steps to beach. One-year lease. $855/month, $900 deposit. (941) 778-1259. ANNUAL RENTAL HOLMES Beach: 2BR/1BA, newly remodeled with brand new appliances. Just minutes to beach. A must see! (941) 778-8499. ANNUAL LEASE: Beautiful 1BR furnished apart- ment. Block to beach, close to restaurants and shopping. $800/month, plus utilities, first, last month and security. (941) 778-4451. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941). 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA beachfront condo, 55-plus, $1,200/month; 2BR/1BA Anna. Maria, $900/month; 2BR/1BA Holmes Beach duplex, across from beach, $800/month; 1BR/1BA duplex on Peacock Lane, $700/month. Call An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-0733. 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. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. BEAUTIFUL TURNKEY MOBILE home. Steps from Intracoastal, 1BR/1.5BA, possibly 2BR. Low lot rent. $59,900. (941) 704-6947. BUILDABLE R2 lots: 9,000 sf, $799,000 and 10,000 sf, $890,000. Also, canalfront homes, $900,000 to $1,100,000. (941) 448-0596. ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION! 11am Saturday, Aug. 13. 373 Halifax Drive. Ormond Beach, Fla. Half mile to beaches. 3BR/2.5BA home, great location, 1,972 +/- sf living area, antiques, furnishings, china, pictures, lawn equipment. Preview 1-5pm Saturday, Aug. 6. (800) 257-4161 www.higgenbotham.com. Higgenbotham Auctioneers ME Higgenbotham, CAI FL Lic #AU305-AB158. 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. NEW RELEASE 20-percent discount for reservation holders only. Coastal Georgia gated deep-water ac- cess. Wooded, lagoon and golf course homesites. Call for reservation information, (877) 266-7376. COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA waterfront pre-con- struction grand opening! Two-plus acres, $299,900. Deep boatable water fronting on ICW! Panoramic views, private setting. Paved road, underground utilities. Aug 13-14 only. Call (800) 732-6601, ext. 1345. Charles Watkeys, broker: GEORGIA COAST: Large wooded access, marshfront and golf course homesites. Gated with tennis, kayaking, canoeing. Limited availability, mid $70s and up. Call today (877) 266-7376, SPECIAL OFFERS: Pre-construction condos: Ala- bama, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Ne- vada, South Carolina condos from $199K to $2M. www.BeachClublnvestments.com FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL options provided by www.allpointe.com. Free pre-qual.ification. (877) BCI-5020 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western N.C. moun- tains. Homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. THREE-WEEK BUILDING sale! 20 by 24, now $2,320; 25 by 30, $3;490; 30 by 40, $5,170; 40 by 50, $8,380; 40 by 60, $10,700; 50 by-100, $15,244. Others. Ends/accessories optional. Priced to Sell! Pioneer, (800) 668-5422: IAYSIDEI COTTAGE This adorable cottage is one of five original fishing cottages on one lot from the 1920's. Just steps to the City Pier in Anna Maria! Nicely restored, complete with original wood floors. Picket fence and beautiful garden. Fully furnished and rented for season. This one is TOO CUTE! Don't miss the chance to own on Anna Maria! Offered at $425,000 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA S 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive Visit our Web site www.greenreal.com SWe go (aZmost everywhere. Bf^ In fact, we're global times 1,400 plus! More than 1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander by mail out of town, out of state and in foreign countries. We go to J Alaska, England, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearly all points inbetween. These news-hungry Subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria'lsland." Of course, we also provide home delivery on Anna Maria Island and vicinity, resorts; bulk delivery to hotels/motels and business locations on Anna Maria island, Longboat Key, and from Lakewood Ranch to down- town Sarasota and St. Armands. And we can be found in newsracks everywhere! And we're on the World Wide Web. "Read all about it!". The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 Web: islander.org e-mail: news@islander.org P-ru A-tSC 3j 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. r- n lm; ~I r'~yTT 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. $ ...- ..- THE PALMS AT SHOREWALK Terrific 5 years new condo with lake view. Completely furnished. Close to the recreation facilities. Shopping and beaches nearby. Great rental or retire in a resort. Super investment prop- erty! $179,000 Call Dave Jones at 778-4800. . & I 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, large picture 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. SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS * 0 - I r -- r -rr I 1 41 * " THE ISLANDER M AUG. 3, 2005 0 PAGE 31 AMY GORDAN REALTORR" Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. SThe JEWEL of Gulf.Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your S REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. Competitive rates. SLocal experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. SUp-front approval* at the time of application. As little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. SLoan amounts to $6 million. [ Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach S. pamvoorhees@countrywide.com SCountrywide HOME LOANS (941)586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. owv- '\n i1h NEW LISTING! Penco Island Condo! Beautiful water views from this private lakeside setting on Perico Island! 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished, original owners, newer AC, all rncluding Rd courts, Hurryl Thls.wonT last long! $345.000 Call Sue Carlson at An Island Place Realty_ 941-720-2242 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria '- .- -. MTV j Hqk Pult:., ," : D;,,,-,, VILLA SIENNA 4005 4TH AVE. * SALES * RENTALS * PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Gulf Front Residence for Sale Stunning 2BR condo- minium. Margaritas and Jimmy Buffett music welcome you to your piece of paradise. Team Pinnacle 877-469-4753 www.flrealestateassistance.com teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com a~~Hi~,-aa~a~i= %~sr~p~~~.r~;-a~8s~i~' xurll ~ it~lrBLLI No wonder in 34 years of /, International Real Estate, I have / ,/ ; . never had a property not sell! m I Eb ::;.',i Island Aussie Geoffrey Wall, G.R.I. P.A. (941) 545-0206 www.AussieGeoff.com VILLA SORRENTO VILLA ROMA 4003 4TH AVE. 4004 5TH AVE. 322- Eas2 By rive -(941).T78-O7iTO} '-- ~- I c6M 1 ,1 VILLA MILANO 4006 5TH AVE. The Jewel in the crown completes the most successful residential/investment development in the Island's history. Pre-con- struction prices with permanent financing available for qualified buyers. These magnificent 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villas feature: expansive great rooms with fireplaces, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite finish, elevator and private swimming pool. A half block to public beach, restaurants, boutiques and market with partial Gulf and bay views. $1,250,000. V:*i- A- -. --jo .-- I.. ..- 17 GULF WATER VIEWS irorr inr,, I -B 3BA BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3BA .,e i die ,,r s,: 1l.3r d l c n.j rir ) under C,:,'nsirul:iHrH Irhe Tampa Bay and e.a:r ,:rnl, l|p5s L.' Bhi.,,. F. 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Enjoy the bay views and walking trails on a private island setting. Privacy abounds with acres of protected natural preserves, a clubhouse, heated pool and clay tennis courts. Lovely 3-4BR/ 2.5BA, single family home with ground level enclosed parking. Lois Horn, 722-2246. #508182. $1,315,000. I U--, . ap :-!-6 ,. r VILLAS AT HOMES BEACH Exclusive, gated enclave of lust nine townhomes Deng constructed on Ihe irlracoastal 3,100 st, plus two-car garage Marble and wood floors, gourmet kitchens Marketed in or-njunction with RJ Really Karen Day, 778-224-6 509339. $2,500,000 ift ."<'"w """=.,--'- '*---T- -..f. .- .. ....."..- l **. ,- ,*_- ., ,.. 'I BREATHTAKING VIEW! A full view of the Sunshine Skyway bridge from your own private master suite. Gourmet kitchen, maple cabinets with granite counters Two electric boar litrs Tracye Hurley. 741-2500. #508869. $1.980,000. PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Spectacular 4BR' 2 5BA baylront residence with 1.20-leel on the bay and 80-ieei ol canal froniage Dock, vertical lilt, solar heated pool. Bay-view. Close to beach. Dave Moynihan. 778-2246, ft09147. $1.695,000. rVW% z. f........... ... .............. LUXURY CONDO ON SARASOTA BAY FABULOUS GULF VIEWS Prime furnished ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA HOME Completely Breailtaking bay view! 2BR'2BA renovated in end-unit oltering spacious floor plan wilh updated and immaculate Tropical setting Tuscan theme, granite counierlops and ear-in kitchen, breakfast bar, walk-ir' closels, boasts lush plantings and Iruii trees. Custom Jacuzzi tub Close to IMG Academy with golf fireplace and two balconies Dave Moynihan, stained glass blue heron window and etched course, tennis and while beaches Judy 778-2246 #507333 $675.000 glass front door Becky Smith or Elli Starrell. McCauley. 751-0670 #510332. $675,000. 7-8-2246. #509374 $675,000. ANNA MARIA HOME Charming 3BR,3BA Key West-slyle reminiscent of Swiss Family Robinson. Large corner lot, quiet street. Lush foliage. Fenced. New roof and kitchen. Pnvate dock privileges Melane Johnson 761-3100. #508390 $895,000 .. ........... . OWN OR RENT A PIECE OF PARADISE 2BR/2BA Runaway Bay Condo Very well maintained, turnkey furnished. Close io pool and beaches Great amenities. Snannon Persaud, 727-2800. #511045 $409 900 A Lo W - S a- I I * o o W - o 0 m o r & |