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Skimming the news ... Islander Top Notch photo prize winner, page 2. Anna Maria The Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 42 Aug. 24, 2005 FREE Holmes Beach canals a 'big can of worms' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It's too bad sal\\ after fish don't go for worms. If they did, Holmes Beach canals would be a fisherman's paradise, considering the "big can of worms" the city study of canals has unearthed. In fact, the "can of worms" wouldn't even be open if the city wasn't trying to solve the problem for prop- erty owners along the Sunrise basin and T-end canals in Holmes Beach to use the clrwi-o\i ned canal-bottom Sfor private docks. The cit\ ma\ ha\ e uninientioniall created an even bigger nightmare, but not a fisherman's Paradise. That's what the commission learned at its special worksession oh canals and docks Aug. 17. Solving the Sunrise and T-end canal situations are "easy" said Mayor Carol Whitmore, compared to find- ing a solution for all the issues raised in the canal study done by city planner Bill.Brisson. "We have opened a major can of worms," the mayor said. That's because the Brisson study, along with input from City Attorne, Patricia Petruff and Building Of- ficial Bill Saunders, has revealed that bottom land on some other city canals such as alongside Baronet Lane has been dedicated to the city, many docks in the city do not meet the code, and some property owners may or may not have ownership of the bottom land where their docks stand, among a host of other problems. Other questions that arose in the Brisson study in- PLEASE SEE CANALS, PAGE 3 Old Anna Maria school to new: January move on target Anna Maria Elementary School's new two-story building is on schedule for completion-by the end of November, says Principal Kathy Hayes. Students and teachers will transition to the new building with the start of the New Year after undergoing what Hayes says has been the longest planning phase of any school in the Manatee County School District. The new building will be more economical to heat and cool, according to the planners, offer wireless classrooms,-each with bathroom access, and a reading nook in the second-floor media center.will offer a pan- oramic view of the bay. The new dining facility will also have bathrooms and feature an outdoor picnic area and atrium. Hayes said plans now call for the auditorium and building slated for the music and art complex to be renovated beginning in November with completion in January for the start of the second semester. Hayes noted that when the old building is razed it will allow for more parking and drop-off space, allevi- ating traffic on Gulf Drive. Additionally, parents have suggested the old ca- boose be transformed into an AME museum, since it will no longer house office'and class space. Fire assessment maxed in new budget A little off course This golfcart which was apparently stolen fiom Catcher's Marina some time overnight was observed awash in the Gulf of Mexico near the 80th' Street beach access in Holmes Beach apparently off course and in the "rough" following a night of beach cruising an illegal activity on any of; :h Ila- 's three cities' beaches. Islander Photo:.J.L. Robertson By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter West Manatee Fire and Rescue District residents will see their annual fire assessment go up in the up- coming year's tax bill, but not to worry. It's going to be at the maximum allowed by the Florida legislature and can't go higher without a change in the law. The district can, however, add the "personal income growth" factor to future assessments. The WMFRD commission at its Aug. 18 meeting approved the increase when it passed a record $4.57 million operating budget for the 2005-06 fiscal year. According to the budget, the base rate for single- family residences, condominiums, travel trailers, mixed residential and mobile homes will be $125, up 6 percent from the current $118 base assessment. Du- plexes.will be charged a base of $250, while commer- cial buildings climb to a $300 base rate. Vacant lots will pay a $15 base rate. The increase in assessments will net the district an estimated increase in revenues of $206,000, according to the budget. WMFR Chief Andy Price has said previously the maxed assessment will allow the district to operate within its budget for the next few years, but without a change in the statute or the ability to levy a tax on prop- erty owners, the district may face financial difficulties within a few years. In 2004, district voters rejected an ad valorem tax for the district three times in balloting. Total revenues in the 2005-06 budget were put at $4.57 million, with wages and benefits accounting for $3.6 million of that figure, or 78.8 percent. On a brighter note, the district will have $4 million in its reserve accounts, and Price told the board there is a good chance the district will get a $303,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the near future. Key Royale informational workshop tomorrow Representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation will hold an informational workshop at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at St. Bernard Catholic Church on construction of the new Key Royale Bridge in Holmes Beach. St. Bernard is located at 248 S. Harbor Drive in Holmes Beach. I II- I I I I I I I I Il I-*nI- I~ .~ PAGE 2 M AUG. 24, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER 'YEE HAAAA' grand prize winner Jacob Talucci takes flight above the pool thanks to a launchfrom Uncle Nate in this "Kodak moment" snapped by Aunt Amelia. It is the grandprize winner in the eight-week TOP NOTCH Islander contest. Amelia will receive $100 from The Islander, a $50 gift certificate from Mister Robert's Resortwear, a Premium bottle of champagne from Time Saver, dinner for two at either the Sandbar, BeachHouse or MarVista,. and framing of her winning entry from Decor Gallery and Framing. Runners up in the annual Top Notch contest will publish next week, Aug. 31. Special thanks to judges Jack Elka, Kelley Ragen, Paul Roat and Julia Robertson. Island turtle Sstrandings go down, hatching up By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent After last week's horror story of a dozen sea turtles stranded on the Island, Turtle Watch volunteers are almost relieved at "only" five strandings this week. Still. fi\ ie s more than double the norm for the sea- O,,"n, ~olid SL zi Fox, who holds the state marine turtle preser daitn permit and directs Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Turtle all uip and do\\ ni Florida's beaches hate stranded in. record numbers in the past i o \ eekl. land the reasc0n still is \ague. Red tide i the priniary sus- pect, for the unusual standings and hea\ \ red tide co- incide. A turtle hat \\ ashes up on the beach. for \\ ha.e\ er reason, is a stranding. F( ,,aid MiAen Fole. strandin-- coordinator of the Floridd Fchi anld W\ildlife Conlserlitioni Commission, told he [lie ]10-\ear average for the area from Pinell;,s to Sarad ota i, Ne\en strandinss in thle Jul. 24 1-. 6ue. l1 period, but this year there were 89. Most ere logger- heads., Of the five strandings on the Island on this week's log, four were dead loggerheads and one was a live Kemp's ridley. The latter is now at Mote Marine Labo- ratory for treatment. On the. other side of the turtle ledger, 673 baby turtles hatched from nests on the Island beach, to join the 792 others hatched earlier thisMay-October season. Turtle Watch volunteerr salvaged a bucketful of hatchlings that turned up in a nest the volunteers were excavating to see why it hadn't yet hatched. They put '.. '-, .'''-. 2 them all in a pail and held them to be released the next night. Further information is available at 778-5638. S GNfr T NyW!V 1 Ch boq! Are we ever goCal hayve . (Ourthis qe4r! U 0 -i.. 0l1^ Bowlii-ng Challenge Sponsored by: Tle Islander :BNRAIcDE l NTO YBT j NaL 3ES 6: I L)I~ SAT. .* A X.T. :27 $20 pp, including 3 games & shoes! Par and wa-WWto fo llow atf/eBeachIwotte FROM THE ISLANDER AND TONS OF OTHER FUN, COOL PRIZES FROM AREA MERCHANTS & RESTAURANTS! *Sign in 5-6, Bowl @ 6:15 Register at The Islander, the Center or Duffy's Tavern. For information, call the Center, 778-1908. Presented by Bill & George O'Connor and The Islander to benefit youth sports at the Anna Maria Island-Community Center. ~p~ L. P 'sAIl* I THE'ISLANDER 0 AUG. 24,:2005 N PAGE 3 Islanders overwhelmingly favor consolidation vote Good will Pamela Reed, the secretary of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue Volunteers,'presented a S5,000o check to WMFR Chief Andy Price at the district's Aug. 18 meeting. The funds were raised by the organization for goodwill projects of the WMFR firefighters. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Canals prompt confusion CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.. elude how many docks can be built at one property , how wide the docks can :be, whether docks can be rented, and how does the city solve the setback issue for a'dock for the property owners at the end of a ca- nal. Brisson also found instances where people have built docks without permission, and some areas where there is not enough space to meet setback requirements and build a dock. The commission, he said, must ad- dress the 10-foot setback rule and the current 20-foot maximum length for a boat dock. The commission must also deal with property own- ers at the end of a canal and those directly perpendicu- lar to the end. If it's not a city-owned canal, the prop- erty line for each owner extends outward into the ca- nal 20 feet. But there is an overlapping area of owner- ship between properties at the end and iltose directly perpendicular to the canal end. Does the city want these owners to share a dock, or simply understand there is an overlapping area extending into the canal and let them fight it out? : Confusing? "Well, I said it was a can of worms," replied. Whitmore. The city probably didn't want to open the can, but "to be fair to everyone, we have to address the entire canal situation in the city, said the mayor:., . SCommissioners did agree that because the city owns the-bottom land in the Sunrise ba-inand:T-end Scandals between 72nd Street and 77th Street, new docks with uniform length, width and spac' i should Sbe built,. SBuilding new docks w ilh a uniform,. jidir in the T- end canals would create additidnai:d6cks,-allowing the' 12 property owners currently on the wait list to get a slip. But that didn't sound too good for some T-end resi- dents, including Irene Flynn. Those docks are in good shape, she said. "Don't tear these down at taxpayer expense. It makes no sense. Why open a can of worms?" The present docks aren't costing the city any money, she added. "Why spend money when you don't have to?" Sunrise basin property owners, who have been waiting for the past three years for a solution, had no disagreement with new docks, but owner Madonna Fox argued against sharing the docks, as suggested by the commission. Solving the Sunrise issue, however, is easy, as Islanders want the righi to vote on whether or not the three cities should proceed with consolidation. NinetN -three percent-of slanders who responded to The Islandei survey on consolidation in the Aug. 17 is- Ssue said Island voters should be allowed to vote on the issue of consolidation. In the same sur% e\, 56.3.percent said Island voters should first be asked to oite on funding of a study on consolidation. \while 59.6 percent said Island elected officials could decide on the need for a stud\ and re- l ated costs. The survey was not a vote on consolidation, just whether or not Islanders should \ore if the\ want the cities to proceed or not with any consolidation study. Whitmore said. Petruff's suggestion \~as that the city tear down all the docks on canal bottom land it ow ns, and rebuild them to uniform specifications, then lease the docks back to the owners.. That would apparently\ include the docks at the end: of the canal between Baronet and Concord lanes on Key Royale. That canal bottom has been deeded to the -city. Petruff said, although there have been no com- plaints from any dock owners. Commissioner Roger Lutz, however, said it was his understanding that some dock owners along Bar- onet Lane are renting docks to people coming'from i:Lakeland and other cities. That makes it a business and that's illegal, said Petruff. The commission agreed to eliminate dock rent- als. . Not all canal basins, ho\ ever, are owned by the c. it. Some canals don't belong to the city, but all docks are governed by city code. And there are some "oddities." People living along 85th Street have deeds to canal docks, but it is un- known if the canal basin has been dedicated to the city. Also, some people own more than one dock, but it's again unclear how this happened. Brisson also discussed a non-buildable lot owned Sby five people that has four docks on it at present. He found several areas where docks are in disre- pair, or where people are parking on a city right of way. In the Marina Court canal area, some docks are falling down, others are under water. He and Petruff also discovered areas where some land-locked property owners have managed to get deeds to a narrow "sliver" of land allowing them ca- nal access, but not enough footage on the canal to legally build a dock. Yet, some of these owners have a dock. Confusing? "It is a really big can of worms," concluded- Whitmore. Petruff said the city needs ,to address all the canal issues now, even if some of them while technically violating the canal ordinance aren't causing a prob- lem. She's aware of about 10 ''situations" the past few years of an "inconsiderate neighbor" building a dock or having a boat that-extends into the property line of the adjacent owner. That violates the ordinance and the city must solve these issues before "more and more conflict" takes place as people rebuild houses on canals to add a dock. The city also has to find out exactly what bottom land it owns and what is privately owned. STen years ago, said Petruff, the city's canal com- mission had recommended to the city commission that it conduct an engineering survey of all canals to estab- lish ownership, but that was never done. The city has the liability and responsibility for governing docks on canal bottom land it owns, while the city dock ordinance governs docks on canals where the bottom is legally owned by private citizens. But who owns what is still at issue. Brisson and Petruff will prepare a list of questions the commission will discuss at its next canal workshop following the Sept. 13 regular meeting. "It's going to take a lot of meetings to solve the canal issues," concluded Whitmore, iri a bit of an un- derstatement. The planned Aug. 23 regular meeting, however, won't-be included in solving canal issues. The commis- sion decided they didn't have enough business to dis- cuss and Chairman Sandy -Iaas-Martens got a consen- sus to cancel that meeting. Anybody got any more worms? Holmes Beach city commissioners have adopted language for a non-binding referendum on consolida- tion that will be on the November ballot..Anna Maria Sand Bradenton Beach elected officials are still consid- ering the measure. ---.---------------. rO I Iour I 0I i. 1 S Islander readers are asked to I respond to the following questions S(MARK ONE BOX FOR EACH QUESTION): I Should Island voters be allowed to I 1 vote on the issue of consolidation? I 'I Yes. 0No .I I : Should Island voters first be asked I to vote on funding a study of consoli- dation? I Yes. No I I;. Should Island elected officials I Decide on the study and related costs? I I 'Yes O No-0.- I Are you a registered voter of I I AMO, BBO, or HB ?- I Name, address and phone number* (optional for publication): S Additional comment (name required for publica- I tion):. I I I ,I Required, although address and phone numbers will NOT be published. I 'I The Islander Deliveryourresponse in person, by mail, fax or e-mail to: The Islander "Straw Pole," 5404 I Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217; Sfax 77& 9592; e-mail news@islander.org. L ----------------J Meetincqs Anna Maria City Aug. 25, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Aug. 30,6:30 p.m., city commission budget work ses- sion. Anna Maria City'Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Aug. 25, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Agenda: Major development plan for lifeguard station at Coquina Beach, continuation of public hearing on major development at 110 Sixth Street South, and con- tinuation of major development at 101 22nd St.'N. Sept. 1,5 p.m., board of adjustment meeting on Tropic Isles-Osprey Development project at 101 22nd St. N. Sept. 1, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Aug. 25, 9 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Agenda: Starfish Beach LLC at 2913 and 2915 Avenue E expansion of non-conforming use. Aug. 25, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Aug. 25, 5 p.m., Key Royale Bridge informational workshop sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. PAGE 4 M AUG. 24, 2005 T THE ISLANDER Island property: Still best value on Gulf Coast By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Real estate on Anna Maria Island continues to be one of the best values among Florida's Gulf Coast communities, according to many local real estate agents, but the boom in values the past four years may be slowing slightly. People, however, still want Island property,-the agents say. "The demand for Island real estate is still strong, but buyers are being more selective in their purchase," said Dave Moynihan of Wagner Realty in Holmes Beach. "We've had such a significant increase in values and buyers the past four years that it's hard to. maintain that pace. Values are still going to go up," he observed, but probably not at the high rates of the past four years. The real estate boom has not been limited to the Island. The average selling price of a home in Mana- tee County reached $336,800, a 40 percent increase from June 2004, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. That increase was a bit higher than the Island. According to the just-released Anna Maria Island Prop- erty Sales Report, the average sale price of a single- family home in July was $773,000, hp 27 percent from the $609,000 average for June 2004. The average price of an Island condominium jumped from $543,000 in July 2004 to $698,000 in July 2005, a 28.5 percent climb. The increase in land values has not been limited to Manatee County, said Moynihan. "It's not just the Island and Florida. The boom has been everywhere," he observed. While the Island is in the traditional slow real es- tate season (August to November), Moynihan still sees a good deal of interest for any Island property, although the inventory of properties for sale is low. "People still want the Island, they're just looking a lot longer before buying," he said. But compared to other Florida Gulf Coast islands, this Island is a bargain, said Moynihan. "Even with our values up, we are still the best buy -Euroyean syc ic Help reunite loved ones. Advice on business, love, marriage, and personal problems. Holistic help with health concerns. ' Private Parties and Special Events 2111 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton 747-1155 518-5641 SI ~ ~ :~ ~r. ~ - a'I~ pqtyr I' _--*E.Bt P i~P Going up The.value of these condominiums under construction on 53rd Street in Holmes Beach at the site of theformer Moreland Marine is increasing rapidly, according to local real estate agents, even though the units have not yet been put on the open market. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin on the Gulf Coast," he believes. Compared to other barrier islands along the Gulf, such as Sanibel, Marco, Captiva and Boca Grande, Anna Maria Island real es- tate is a great value for the.price. "People have discov- ered Anna Maria Island," he observed. Agreed, said Barry Gould of Island Vacation Prop- erties. "People are discovering the Island," he noted, par- ticularly national and international media. Articles about the Island in Conde Naste, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post have all been published the past year. "The Island is not an undiscovered place anymore," he noted.. And with discovery comes the idea of purchasing a little piece of paradise. "There is still a desire for Anna Maria Island prop- erty," said Gould. While concerned about how high Accounting Services Payroll & Payroll Taxes Financial Statements Income Tax Preparation Condo Associations Bank Reconciliations Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. BEN COOPER, E.A. KAREN COOPER 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach FL 34217 L,:.',iI ,I acn r(, ; I r,,1li Piu l, ihI (941)1778-6118 Fja ,941-i73-623) ben. oc'plr'*,'jol I com property values can climb on the Island, Gould antici- pates a "leveling-off" of the recent meteoric climb in values, particularly for condominiums. "I'd like to see a good, steady, 10- to 12-percent annual growth," he said. "But it's not happening yet." While the number of inquires may have slowed because of the summer season, Gould said he has many clients who are "waiting for the right deal to come to- gether to.fit their needs." At the same time, however, Gould observed that the Island's property values are only catching up with other barrier islands in Florida. "The future looks bright. I don't think we've reached the top," he said. Brerida Boyd May of Boyd Realty was also opti- mistic about the Island real estate market. PLEASE SEE REAL ESTATE, NEXT PAGE Genesis Exterminating INC. Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties Since 1991 Fumigation Termite Control Subterranean Termite Tenting Florida one house at a Time! FREE ESTIMATES SA Valued Client Speaks Mark Goodson Goodson Electric, Palmetto Boyd Insurance has always been there - for me. I look at them as a partner in. : my business, rather than a vendor. They have always looked out for my i' best interest and I cannot say enough . good things about their company. 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Real estate values still climbing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 "I see a rosy future for the next few years," the veteran real estate agent said. While there may be some slight hesitations in the market, Boyd May said the wise seller will adjust the asking price accordingly to "leave room" for future buyers and sellers to realize a profit. "It's still a seller's market and some expecta- tions are high.. The properties that sell quickly.are those where the seller is priced accordingly," she added. Although Island real estate prices may be catching up with other Gulf Coast barrier. islands, Boyd May said prices on the Tland are still.a great value. And it's still-a."seller's market." she added. -, . Indeed. The AMIPSR said the 22 condo. units sold - in June 2005 wasnearly, triple the number sold in July 2004. In addition, ,only. seven of the,22: units sold for less than the asking price, andthe average difference was just 4.6 percent. "Prices," echoed Boyd May, "will never be lower." AVEDA lifestyle-salon spa. store experience the difference hair nails skin body 5311 gulf drive anna maria island S ..- .778.5400 "It's bad form to participate in.discussion and only recuse yourself from the vote," Schroder commented. "You can be persuasive and convince or sway the other board members' vote [by participating in discus- sion]." The other board members concurred with Schroder, who stated he was very uncomfortable with board members participating and with the way the pro- vision is written. Singer advised that the city commission does not have a resolution in place that prevents members of any board from participating in discussions, only from voting. "It's a valid question to ask, 'Who makes the Barrier island prices Compared to other barrier islands along the Gulf Coast, Island real estate is bargain basement. An informal survey of real estate advertise- ments from recent newspapers published on Boca Grande, Sanibel and Marco islands respectively found the following prices: Boca Grande: The lowest priced single-family home advertised for sale was $799,000 for a two- bedroom, two-bath house not on the water. The lowest priced condominium advertised was $399,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bath unit on a canal. The highest priced single-family home went for $3.7 million directly) on the Gulf, while the top listed condo was for a cool $2.3 million. : Sanibel: The cheapest single-family home was offered for $1.1 million, while the least expensive condo was advertised at $499,000. Marco Island: The lowest price for a single- family home advertised was $750,000, while the * cheapest condo was'offeied for $549,500. decision?' It's a substantive matter," he told them. "You have a right to participate." Singer said he would research-whether the board could pass something more stringent or if it's an issue that the city commission would need to address. In other business, Holmes Beach Code En- forcement Officer Nancy Hall reported that Robert Byrne has come into compliance since the board ordered him to remove an illegally moored vessel from a 74th-75th Street T-end canal. Byrne has been in compliance since July 18, Hall noted. July sales report totals for Anna Maria Island The August issue of the Anna Maria Island Property Sales Report said that 22 condominiums sold on the Island in July for a total of $15.35 mil- lion. The average sale price was.$698,000, a.28.5 percent increase from the $543,000 average in June. 2004. Eighteen single-family residences sold in July at an average sale price of $741,500, up 30 percent from two years ago, and a 13.7 percent gain from the July 2004 figure of $652,000. In July 2004, however, 22 single- family-homes sold on'the Island. 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Ask dealer mtr details. t heCa 9n: r Eblya E1ifiaww. ;u ~b I : PAGE 6 0 AUG. 24, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Docks vs. worms Resolving dock issues, such as property ownership, docking rights, who owns what and who has deeds to docks, and what should be done about the T-end canals in Holmes Beach ranks right up there with parking problems in Anna Maria. Sorry., but it's a can of worms. It appears the City of Holmes Beach will now at- tempt to regulate dock rentals and apparently even more questions about docks came about from the city attorney and a study conducted by the city's planner How many docks can be built at one property? How wide can the docks can be? How does the city solve the setback issue for docks at the end of a canal where property lines appear to overlap in the water? How does the city establish ownership of bottom land where docks now stand? The city commission appears headed toward tear- ingdown docks in the T-end canals and at the Sunrise subdivision boat basin, and, at city expense, building new uniform docks that will be utilized by either adja- cent property owners, present users, or those whose -names are at the top of "the list." Sunrise property owners have been attending meet- Sings, awaiting a resolution-for nearly three years, while T-end dock owners have had issues for some 10 years, including payment of fees which weren't collected last year but came due again this year. A long-ago city canal- commission had recom- mended that the city survey all canals to establish own- ership, but it was never done. Who owns what is still at issue. And everyone in limbo deserves some answers. Ownership is not the question where city and Tide- mark property converge in the basin along Marina Drive. The city owns the seawall plus some two to three feet of bottom land along Marina Drive and Tide- mark has proposed to pay the city $11,200 annually for the docks there --although the company has removed the docks and, apparently, awaits lease approval before installing new docks. With dock space leasing elsewhere for $60 a foot, on average, 20 docks with 20-foot boats would yield $12,000 per month for Tidemark. Not bad, but citizens of Holmes Beach deserve more. They deserve some docks reserved for public use for transient boaters, day boaters and occasional trips to a store or restaurant in the business district. And a, place for the water taxi, if it ever comes. Otherwise, eat worms. T-,,e Islander AUG. 24, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 42 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price J.L. Robertson V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org T Office Manager , Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormiok, ads@islander.org Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) ?|tW turd Wining Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan . .. . Way to go, Rick Rick Catlin has written an outstanding article in The Islander, "My Island in the sun," (July 13). It ex- presses perfectly the frustration and sadness that many longtime residents of Anna Maria Island feel as they try not to.notice what has been torn down and what has been built in its place. The numerous blue crabs have disappeared from the Gulf, green spaces are gone forever, and the "old Florida" ambiance will never be the same. Thank you, Mr.Catlin, for writing what so many people believe, and doing it so well. Nancy Bergstresser, Bradenton Toxic threat to the.north The bird that puts his head in the sand so as not to become frightened is the ostrich. We, the wise ones, say how foolish. Which of us is the fool? We sit with the Gulf of Mexico at our door, the wonder and beauty not to be equaled. We rest in hope that the scientific minds will show us the way to solve our problems. Let me put this in the hat for openers.. Not 50 miles north of our Longboat Key is a pile of phosphate mine waste totaling millions of cubic yards. A mile wide and high, this caustic and danger- ous waste pile is a lingering danger to our sea life. This beast sits and waits, a break here and a leak there, even- tually causing an uncontrollable deluge of caustic ma- terial. Bishop Harbor can tell of the results of a small break in this wall, killing sea life in undetermined num- bers. Our governing fathers have been given cause to take steps to unsuccessfully pump the material into barges. This project failed miserably in a short period of time. In a short time the barges were discharging not 200 miles out to sea but something less than 100 miles at sea. The race between the pumping and barging and hurricanes was a defeat for sea life. Some near-20 years ago a French concern by the name of Gardinier [Phosphate] left us with a problem. Our state legislators out to lunch. The Gulf of Mexico takes a small part of the Gulf Stream, going along the Mexican coast and on to the Texas coast. Soon rounding the top of the Gulf, the stream takes a southerly direction soon out from Tampa and soon south toward Sarasota.in its path toxic conditions may havb caused this kill area of all sea life. Twenty years ago I, as an equipment salesperson locating new and used equipment for contractors and developers, knew of and discussed the problem.,Every time that I pass this mound of waste material I am- forced to look the other way, yet we keep giving per- mits to mine phosphate to supply farmers around the world. Sept. I -lwas bad for America and New York. This pile of killer toxic waste will be Sept. 11 for our sea life. Bob and Gail Keller, Longboat Key Elitist agenda Just because one commissioner, representing a hand- ful of people with personal agendas in the entire City of Anna Maria persists in putting forth their elitist agenda that would keep people from parking near the beach, doesn't mean that anyone should pay any attention to her. Since she is rarely present and leaves early any- way, I propose that we disregard her entirely until we next get a chance to vote. If I was in town, which I am not, I would go down to the commission meeting and tell them personally that we need to put this parking issue behind us once and for all. Now. Period. Janet Aubry, Anna Maria Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. Letters are published on a space-available basis with regard to timeliness of the material. Address letters-to Editor, The Islander, 5404 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to 941-778- 7978, or e-mail to news@islander.org. THE ISLANDER M AUG. 24, 2005 0 PAGE 7 The Manatee County Health Department has lifted an advisory for the waters of north Palma Sola Bay,just across the causeway from the former Bongo's restau- rant location. Manatee County Environmental Health Director Charles Henry said-the ban was lifted after water samples collected Aug. 15 complied with both the the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. The warning/advisor for Palmn.iSola Bay north issued July 26 indicated that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease, particularly 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. Sample tests of water last week at other county beaches were within state and federal guidelines, he said. The county began testing saltwater at 10 se- lected sites in Manatee County in August 2002 under a federally funded monitoring program. Palma Sola Bay waters OK ider Ten years ago in the Aug. 24, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Holmes Beach City Commission rejected a plea from Shirley Howden-Gillett to change the city code to allow her to keep a pet pig at her home. The commission declined to change the ordinance prohibiting farm animals from being kept inside the city limits, and a pig is a farm animal, Commissioner Don Maloney said. The Florida Department of Transportation and De- partment of Environmental Protection pointed the finger at each other in an ongoing investigation as to which agency authorized Misener Marine to illegally dump oil- soaked wooden timbers and other construction material across the Seven Mile Reef west of the Island. City commissioners in Anna Maria discussed participating in the planned 2000-01 beach renourishment project after voting three years ago to opt out of the 1992-93 project. Temps. v, & Drops on A.M.I. Playing at 95 Longtime bridge devoil e fitchc" Mitchell, left, celebrated his 95ti birthday with friends, from left, BubbaStewart, Doris Jones and Joan Aghazarian at: the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Bridge play is from noon to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, $2 per person. For information, call the Center at 778- 1908. Queen and cremwe The Conquistadors crewe and the DeSoto celebra- tion royalty helped observe the annual Children's Summit at the Manatee County Civic Center: From left, Crewe Capt. Chris Atkinson, DeSoto Princess Katie Moore of Bradenton Beach, Queen Melissa Trippy, and Dr. Thomas Sprenger of Holmes Beach as DeSoto himself. Special guest at the summit was Francisco Jesus Padilla Falc, recently arrived exchange student from the original OcS i'o's birth- place Barcarrot4, Spai . Date Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Low 77- 79 80 78 79 77 80 High 91 93. 93 94 94 96 95 rainfall .50 0. ,40 .40 AO .10 0 0 Average Gulf water temperature 90 24-hour.rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. as always, FREE BEER tomorrow'. IV%, th IwhCu Pitchers of Bud& Miller Lite Only $7 2 for $6 Mimosa Bloody Mary TE quila Sunrise Screwdriver ROTTEN RALPH'S So WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria o Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 RALPH'S .-: PN T E ALLYO-CN-ET IS & HIS.AL DA -EVRY AY $.9 SWe'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- * fect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. SMore than 1,400 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid subscribers are already a receiving The Islander where they live ... from Alaska to Germany and SCalifornia to Canada. 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The budget and tax rate can be further reduced, but cannot be raised. The proposed upcoming budget has few surprises from the current operating plan for the city. Some de- ---3qw. Parent round-up It's not just back-to-school time for kids, but parents, too. The Anna Maria Elementary School Parent- Teacher Organization rounded up volunteers for its many activities at an organizational meeting Friday, ..ug. 19. Even if you missed the "pow-wow," there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved with PTO sponsored dinners and fundraisers. One of two large fundraisers is the annual.Fall Festival, featuring carnival games and a costume parade. The first Fall Festival planning meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the school. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan -c.n't w6rr, Ma'arh, he won't b 'Luy u anlrnre! 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However, Police-Chief Sam Speciale has recei ed commission- approval to purchase $61 419 worth of radios and com- puters in the current fiscal year to upgrade the commu- nications system to bring Bradnton Beach in line with other cities and the Manatee Count\ Sheriff's Office. Administration for fiscal year 2005-06: $385,567, down from the current $396,700. However, this year's budget separates city commission salaries and expenses to another category, including a $10,000 line-item for contributions to various other entities in the area. Planning and development for fiscal year 2005-06: $242 252, up from the current $188,262. Much of the in- crease is due to additional staff within the department. Facilities management for fiscal year 2005-06: $151,096. up from the current $51,204. Storm~vater management for fiscal year 2005-06: $128,687. up from the current $79,445. Officials have said that the proposed budgetbetter reflects the revenue generated by the cit) s stormwater fee. Streets and roads for fiscal year 2005-06: $134,721, down from the current $178,242. Sanitation department, for fiscal year 2005-06: $333,447, up from the current $325,000. Sanitation revenue is generated from the garbage. trash and'recy- cling fees. Capital impro\ ement projects total $782,828, and include other funding sources and transfers for the new bike lane at the south end of the city at $250,000:and pier reno\ nations at $200.000. both of \ which are from other fuindim categories. The first public hearing to establish the tentative property tax rate and budget \ ill be at 7 p.m. Sept. 8, with the final public hearing and approval.of the tax rate and budget set for 7 p.m. Sept. 22. Both meetings will be at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. - -- - M on II I THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 24, 2005 0 PAGE 9 Neighborhood Watch meeting Friday in village of Cortez By Jhim Hanson. A .. Islander Corresponident A Neighborhood Watch is in the making for Cortez. a necessity say .some, though others question the need for t iii a' illige tlhe\ say is one big neighbor- hood \.here et er\ one is preit\ wafcful'already. The or;,anizationmal meeting[ willibe: atip.im Fi-i- da.. Aug. 26. at the Cortez Comnnunit. Center, 4523 123rd St Ct.A.-A deputy\ from the lIanatee County Sheriff's Office will eplmin a Watch anid how to get one going . Organizers of the effort are' ` ar .Ann lE lis aind Mary Fiilford Greein, both off ,\ horn iha e h.ild ui nfortiu- nait experiepces.,invol\ ing property thett. iGreen said a prime' reason for her participation is her sorrow at seeing "kid,' I ve known since they were in diapers, now gro%% n into adult skeletons from drug use, and becoL iin' thiei es to support their drug habits. . SElli's said he and her husband had a new golf cart stolen, and the project to rehaifilitate the old schoolhouse at the east side of the village i n missing its lawn inioi er. which,is badly needed fol r tle splacious ground,,. LindaiMolt, another mon\ er in \ illa:e matters. said neighbors already \A iatch. out loii each other and their Renourishment moving rapidly CrewV and LeuipmciiiLi J1r,0n beach rcni miishIit'l f-. -:" iii cuA.-t ell G-ou'l S S l.i n i/Uleacht d -L ith ill S.'ire /l l P,! iwei. iiih1d .., * .Ihouild h'lt t ili' Al Aiuitu ''f Pibhlik Beach ti ~lu i iA. INll icr Phr,:" .l,-Ak Ella " We'll pay you when your income stops. Sur plan is designed to provide you money when your income stops if you are disabled from sickness or accident. With disability income protection from Autd-O'.ii 0 i I-Insurance, you're protected anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day,.on or off the job. For more details, contact our agency today! -Auto-Owners Insurance Lle Home Car Business 7ha',P ,g.."&1p Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach (941),778-2253 OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. 50% OFF Carpet & Fabric Protector! When we clean your carpet and upholstery. ATCAT Carpet & Upholstery Carpean & Up ry Tile and Grout Color Cleaning and Stain Control! LARRY & NANCY HOUSE, OWNERS S 778-2882 or 387-0607 ,,I www.FatCatCarpetCleaning.com properties,-and adding another organization "would be kind of redundant." "We're already doing quite well, thank you, pull- ing together and getting things done," she said. "If something bad happens. we just find out who did it. We have always laken care 'of each other as neighbors, without going through the county." Green and other villagers have complained repeat- edly to law enforcement officials about homeless per- sons and drug addicts "wandering around, sleeping in the woods and back \ ards. Someone slept the other night on the Few Miller dock, and.when ve cleaned out the old store in oider ti move it, we found 40 hypoder- mic needles." But the sheriff's office has its hands full without mo\ ing homeless around, she acknowledged, so Cortez hasi to ha ndle most of its own problems. Hence, Neigh- borhood \'atch. Deputy Dawn Stroup is scheduled to outline for- nmation and function of such an organization at the meeting Friday. Four such meetings are required before a Watch is recognized and eligible for any ax.sistiince - one on organization.. others oni residential security . personal safen and ,cams and thefts. Details ma\ be obtained b\ c.illing 795-7121 www.islander.org SHOWER YOURSELF COOL IN THE HOT DAYS OF SUMMER V 9 .1 THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER LaPENSEE PLUMBING 941 778-5622 LIC. CFC057548 5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 0i Demonstrators These ballet dancers have entertained at two retirement centers and are ready for more, demonstrating that one can dance and move to music at any age, said their teacher, Mo Dye. The volunteer group, ages 20 to 70, formed a month ago. Dye is kneeling at center, seated are Kathy Doepfrer, left, and Sue Conte, and standing are, from left, Hiroko Wedd, Cathletn BitUi'it. Hilai Chamberlein, Mary Zion and Diarn Baiii. Skateboarder heads program for teens at library Art Harris will explain his favorite sport, skate- boarding, and give tips and advice when hie speaks at, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in a teen-designed pro- gram at the Island Branch Library. The rest of the library's schedule for the month: Saturday, Sept. 10, family origami, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, Friends of the Library Book Club, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16,Friends board meeting. 9:30 a.m. The library, at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, opens at 10 a.m. daily except Sunday and closes at 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Further infor- mation may be obtained by calling 778-6341. Florida Department of Transportation INFORMATION WORKSHOP % ; -. i. ,;1,,, /.c-, J \ I . # .,-j -.. /" t ... ,1-7-,=- 1 J " til/I \ -p= r; ~k"` ~i ~j~7? ~I~ L -r~l) "' ~ i, o~\ ... .I .?' ~ i ..lr *`"" I ill C:i:h ,- ~E; r! LL~p \I ;' i _~ u The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an Information Workshop concerning the planned replacement of the Key Royale Bridge over Bimini Bay in Holmes Beach. The workshop will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2005, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. atthe St. Bernard Catholic Church activity center, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. FDOT representatives will be present during the two-hour meeting to receive comments about the bridge replacement, the construction schedule, and a proposed detour for boat traffic that will be necessary during the construction of the new bridge. The workshop will be held in an open house setting. You may attend at any time during the 'two-hour meeting. There will not be a formal presentation. Construction plans ind poster boards with project information will be' displayed. A project handout will be provided. Comment sheets will be -available to complete at the meeting or take home, complete, and return to the FDOT to be postmarked by September 6. The two-lane, low-level fixed span bridge will be replaced with a slightly longer, 153-foot, two-lane low-level bridge. Wider 12-foot lanes and sidewalks will be included on the new bridge. Approaches to the bridge will also be improved with 12-foot lanes and a five-foot sidewalk on the south side of the road. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times during construction. INFORMATION WORKSHOP DATE: Thursday, August 25, 2005 TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PLACE: St. Bernard Catholic Church 248 South Harbor Drive Holmes Beach, Florida PAGE 10 0 AUG. 24, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Islander Reunions Four generations Mary Ann Brockman, executive director of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, met three succeeding genera- tions in Orlando for a visit. From left are Brockman, grand- daughter Erin Flanagan of Charles- ton, W. Va., daughter Beth Flanagan of Heidelberg, Ger- many, with great- granddaughter Carlie Flanagan of Charleston. GAS EIfECTRIC CHARCOAL 0 GRILLS! Plus all ,.: r iingl needs! 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I. hlianning of Holmes Bea'chi, Ilcfi, iiitr til Plabstfamily,for- inerl3 of/ Holmit s Batch now living in a 500- Ycur-old biilai'ig,' iiht began life as an inn iln lih .A41li/qt t tioai of Germany.'The Plabisi l/' it il r.; iree years while the hu.ibatnd ,indfttilir, Rainerd, researched inmark t p ~. ri'iliti s .for his solar water heating iivntii\tntii They ultimately.put their Holmes Bt.ea It Ihoii on the market, went bac. to Gt rmainy and bought the ancient Srit. i l.I i iO 'lic opr e l is l i "I llollllllllt proiC cied I retlhiiiinlli. From left are Jloha7iniliiil nd Onma. Rainerd with daugh- i( r La.i i anl Tina ,id son Lucas Plabst. Summer reunion Ed Kirk of Anna Maria hosted his extended. family from New Jersey for a visit to Anna Maria Island and Ooh La La! Bistro. Family and friends, left to right, Warren Rybak, Vincent Colacci, Steven Rybak, Kelly Westrate, Jenn Rybak, Michael.Fritz, Arlene Rybak and Kirk. Islander Plho.o: Bonner Joy Family reunion The Hufffamily reunited at the Anna Maria Beach Cottages and spent some family time on the beach. "We had so much fun and fell in love with your peaceful, friendly island," said one family member. Islander Photos: Courtesy Donna Torrent N -9- Located in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 773-1204 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Mention this ad, get 10% off Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 - 1 .. .. .. .. . .4 Big bowling challenge coming Saturday The big day is just ahead, the 15th annual O'Connor Challenge bowling tournament for prizes and glory and mostly for lun Saturda.,. Aug. 2.'. There's still room for mnoie bo ilers in the popular event. It will be at the AMIF Brudenion Lanes..4208O CortezRoad, Bradenton, \l here sign-in ill be trom 5 to 6 p.m. with bowling starting at 6 p.m. When the bowling is through, the awards parLt will' begin at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradentori Beach. Results will be announced and prizes given to winners of the raffles, tickets for which will be sold at the bowling alley. Prizes include dining certificates. merchandise. li- quor and other items contributed by merchants and businesses. including a big-screen TV donated again this \ear bh challelige-sponsor The Islander. Regis-traronr is :mil open at The Islander, 5404 MNarina Drive. Holnme Beach; Duffy's Tavern, 59th Street at Marina Dri\e. Holmes Beach; and the Anna Maria Ifl.ind Conmm niit Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, which will benefit from the proceeds. George O'Connor, who with his twin brother Bill sponsors the big event every year, said so many bowlers have signed up that he isn't sure of the num- bers, but he said there's still room for more. Information may be obtained from Bill O'Connor at 'Q9-9099. or the Center. 778-1908. AKL l .K*i - Al.l 4A ._ab~ -' .A~' THE ISLANDER U AUG. 24, 2005 U PAGE 11 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com 4 CrrjzknN 300-METER Eco-DRIVE PROFESSIONAL DIVERS WATCH ed^ teams ca if 4eM aqtt wet Phaf ejatatat For mixed gas diving Reinforced urethane band 6 mm non- L reflective Curved crystal SRacheted Selapsed-time bezel Screw-back case and screw-down crown $375 OTHER STYLES AVAILABLE AT 40% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE. Jewelry & Watch Repair 7358 Cortez Rd. 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Further information may. be obtained by calling 778-6648. Charter changes on way to November ballot B\ Paul Roat The final two proposed Lchanges to the Bradenton Beach charter have been approved by city commirnssion- ers, and language will be drafted toplace the revision on the Nov. 8 ballot for \ otei, appro\ al or rejection. Commissioners last week agreed to cap building height to no more than 29 feet above the minimum flood elevation established by federal, state or local laws. Similar language currently exists in the charter but the revisions are more concise, commissioners agreed. The city commission also included lot-size lan- guage in the charter. The new section and addition reads: "Within the City of Bradenton Beach, the pre- dominant platted lot size is 50 feet by 100 feet. For the purpose of development and redevelopment, under the city comprehensive plan and city land de- velopment code, an existing platted lot of record shall be deemed conforming when the lot size mea- sures a minimum of either 50 feet by 100 feet or 5,000 square feet." Within the other elements of the charter slated for voter decision, probably the most controversial is elected officials' term limits. Currently, city commis- sioners and the mayor may serve three two-year terms. The change offered would expand the number of times an elected official may serve consecutively in the same office to four terms. As part of a "glitch" solution to the present char- ter, there is language that requires the mayor to live in the city City Attorney Ricinda Perry said that cur- rent language does not require the mayor to be a city resident, There is also a training requirement for elected officials, although the exact nature of the training is not specified. Two public hearings on the charter changes are scheduled for September before the revisions go to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office for inclusion on the ballot Nov. 8. Perry will present commissioners with ballot lan- guage, which will be somewhat brief, and commission- ers agreed to a mailing to all city voters explaining the ramifications of the proposed changes prior to the elec- tion, Mikinda Ads Inc. presents ShopManatee.Com BRINGInB SHOPPERS AB SIMAl BUSINESSES TOGETHER! ShopManatee.com was created to provide the small business person affordable and effective advertising and to assist shoppers in locating small businesses to fill their shopping and service needs. 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Fee applies. 8 to 11 p.m. "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance?" at the Bradenton Woman's Club, 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 773-0177. Fee applies. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Wednesday, Aug. 31 8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning Longboat: Key" breakfast and blood drive at the Longboat Key Cham- ber of Commerce, 6960 Gull of Mexico Drive, SLongboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Ongoing: Susan Oberender stained-glass exhibit atlIsland Gallery West,-5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Aug. 31. Information: 787-6648. Mammoth fossils unearthed at Palma Sola Trace on display at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Upcoming:- "Pippin" at the Riverfront Theatre Sept. 1. Blood drive at the Sandbar and BeachHouse restaurants Sept. 3. Pier regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier Sept. 7. Jazzercise at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Sept. 7. Save the Date: Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce golf outing at El Conquistador Country Club Sept. 23. , "Startoberfest" Sarasota Pops Orchestra featur- ing the Sarasota Brass Quintet at the South Florida Museum Oct. 2. AID dinner and dance at St. Bernard Catholic Church Oct. 6. Island Players present "The Foreigner" Oct. 6- 16. Passage Key's 100th Anniversary Oct. 10. Island Bayfest Oct. 15. Tn-chamber business after hours event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Oct. 20.. S* Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival and Parade Oct. 29 Trail of Treats Oct. 31. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Tamara Wood Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sundayv 930 am Worship Service Nursery avaaihbie at .'.30am m.""';iv"r;;w ,.'.t'A gl,:. .,:lEiiu rii ri cCorn 660j8 r.,lannd Drive H,:clne:- Beach 778-1813 2005 SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR By Jim Hanson S Islaider Correspondent Marty Higgins of Anna Maria is back from a crowning moment, expressing once again his and com- rades' gratitude for deliverance by Nisei troops from certain annihilation by German troops 61 years ago. He was principal speaker at the commemoration cer- emonies at the monument for the heroic event, located in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. As a first lieutenant he was acting commander ot "the Lo.it Battalion" for tihote fiight- ful six days when heroism almost wasn't enough. Military historians rate the battle as oi:ne of the 10 nmost significant battles,he noted,but i? all but forgot- ten by the public in both America and Japan; Both the Lost Battalion and its rescuing Nisei unit suffered ter- rible casuallie.. and the Nisei achievement is almost incredible, Hicggins n-aid. He was acting commander of the battalion because the other 17 officers had been killed. He and his men were Man charged in Cortez fish swindle Richard E. Wilkinson o f Norti\ e,t Braden- ton has been charged in a swindle that authori- ties sa\ netted him and a cohort $5,000 from A.P. Bell Fish Co., Cortez. Wilkinson, 36, was arrested last Friday and Grady Sullivan is sought on a charge of grand theft. Wilkilnson posted $5,000 bail on his felony charge of scheme to defraud, and was released from custody. Authorities say Wilkinson, a former Bell em- ployee, stole tickets that fishermen receive when they bring in fish. Sullivan posed as a fisherman and cashed the tickets, according to the charges. Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City No reports. Bradenton Beach Aug. 12, 1700 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, bur- gLiar .A woman's purse was stolen from a vehicle parked near the picnic area where her family was-hav- " in- a cookout. Holmes Beach Aug. 17, 200 block of North Harbor Drive,infor- mation. Officers responded to a domestic argument. which was resolved amicably. Aug. 18, 100 39th Street, Manatee Public Beach, drug arrest. According to the report, an officer saw Tony Colwell seated in a parked vehicle holding a: metal .mnoking pipe. Colwell, 51, of Holmes Beach. was charged with possession of drug parapheinaiia OPElI M:.r -Fri -''ari-7pm Sat. Suri H.-.ii, .. -.in-5p:r WALK-INS WELCOME W f~- ~-D!, ,, 5.s I,:., [te I,- -^ 5>"''-our' urgnt r,:'-are neeas Fever/Infections Minor Lacerations Simple Fractures Sprains I PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER. 315 75th Street West Bradenton 941-761-1616 I",i Ma I I Higgin. 1Ai] nlia M/ana gilSt I ii linl :ip'al dtldlt t, at the G, fri, Bricl.c ,llMoIl, i Tribute in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. It is the memorial to Japanese American ..i/ldi ,i i lih r ,' it /diet' "Lost Battalion" Jfr Nazi attackers in World tI, r II. "Go for Broke" i ali di, Nisei ,orif'ii'o battle cry, he said. surrounded by Germ.an toopn in the Vosge Mountains of northern France, attacked aid r yelled almost constantly. The strongest of efforts by their parent 36th Division filed. and the Japanese Arferican 442nd Regimental Combat Team was ordered to break them out. -What followed was one of the bloodiest battles in the-history of the U.S. Army. All.of the soldiers in the RCT were Nisei, second-generation Japanese Amreri- cans. So were all the casualties from then on 1,000 men-out of a roster of 3,000. They fought every step of their way in to the belea- guered Lost Battalion, and every step on the way out. "To say we were thrilled is an understatement," said Higgins. He hasn't ever forgotten. Four years later, in 1948,, Higgins, by then a civilian, took up the battle to have Congress grant citizenship to parents of Nisei soldiers killed there, an effort that took four years to accomplish. He has worked all these \ (ears for recognition of the heroic "little giants," as he calls them. They were sons of people who had been uprooted fiom ithe home- they had worked all their lives to establish, he said, "old and young thrown into concentration camps, their property lost, all hope taken away. Still, their sonis joined the Army and fought alongside their persecutors, offen heroicaili -; for which I am thankful, I wouldn't be here without them." Higgins left the Army as a captain after five years, married, and spent 33 years with a plai ing card company before ietiiing in 1979. He.spent the next 18 years-or so ,ailniin and rolling in South Carolina. His wife died in 1997 ;ad lie \\ as at loose ends until coinin heretwo years later to join daughter, v. ho o\' ins property in Anna N ltriaa. In Little Tokyo he met foir the first trime Dr. Ken- neth Inada. \ wounded iie he ihtin' : to reli e the Lost, Battalion Noti 89. Higgins is still active, still works out three dji\ a week, still\ works for his Nisei heroes. He plans to take part in a reunion of Japanese .mneri- cans in Las Vegas. - oma 10- am 1i i.i Service 8I ...l.'. (JNursery available) Sermon "Fashion Me a People" Rev. Marilyn Johnson Soloist: Sharon Ohrenstein 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key (941)383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com I IR a nd Chiropractie Centat e/ 5' D .r .a .h : *..^: ".; ; _*:>.._.-.: ., Dr. Kathleen Goerg Massage Therapy Also Available! Lic# MA33390 778-0722 3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Visit our Web site: www.Islandchiro.com WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida MULLET SALE HATS S12 T-SHIRTS M,LXL $10, . 941-778-7978 or www.islander.org 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 1_ 1_1_1 I ". - d B 09i %~x~- : ' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Area Transit Director Ralf Heseler came to Holmes Beach Monday to talk to Is- landers about the planned purchase of four new trolleys for the Island route. Instead,.Heseler got an earful of all the long-stand- ing complaints about the trolleys: Too noisy and too big, they start too early and run too late. Gulf Drive resident Glen Purves suggested MCAT look into electric or gasoline-powered trolleys that would be much quieter than the current or even future trolleys. "It would be nice to have an electric trolley," he said. He noted the trolley starts its route at 6:30 a.m., often waking him up. At night, the trolley operates until 10 p.m., often keeping him awake. Heseler promised that the four new trolleys would be "much quieter" than the current version, and were being purchased from a company on Florida's east coast with a "solid reputation" in the trolley manufac- turing industry. The same company does produce an electric trol- ley, but the cost and infrastructure needed would be much more than the $630,000 the four new ones will cost. In addition, an electric trolley system would need a charging station on the Island,.and the county likely would have to introduce a fare for the trolley. The cur- rent Island trolley service is free. Purves, however, observed that because 50 percent of the cost is funded by the county, the trolley is tech- nically "not free" because it's subsidized by taxpayers. AME seeks business partners Anna Maria Elementary School is currently accept- . ing and updating its business partners. There are-many aspects to the partnership program including opportunities for tours of businesses, speak- ers in classrooms, financial help and in-kind services. Businesses interested in partnering should call the AME school office at 708-5525. He suggested that 50 percent of Islanders don't want the trolley. Others in attendance praised the trolley and sug- gested more than 50 percent of Islanders "love" the service. While Purves and others at the meeting questioned the late hour the trolley operates, Island accommoda- tion owners complained that their visitors want the trol- ley to operate even later. Jane Ferrel of Holmes Beach asked Heseler to add a lower.step to the trolley entrance to make them more accessible for older riders with physical problems. Heseler said he believed the new trolleys would have an additional step, but all trolleys have a lift for wheelchairs and riders with physical difficulties. Some people asked Heseler to change.the route system so they wouldn't have to walk a few blocks to a trolley stop. Heseler said he would look into the issues raised at the meeting, but could not promise any changes. "Just give the new vehicles a chance," he asked. The new trolleys will also have air conditioning in both the front and back sections, and individual fold- down windows for the back section in the event of rain. They should require far less maintenance than the current trolleys, he added, because the chassis will be built with aluminum that can withstand salt air and sand better than the current trolley. Heseler- said he expects delivery of the trolleys within three to five.months, once the contract is ap- proved by county commissioners. He also noted talks are "ongoing" about extending the trolley route from Coquina Beach south to St. Armands Circle and Lido Key and into downtown Sa- rasota and return. During the winter tourist season, Heseler noted, the trolley averages more than 2,000 riders per day, keep- ing about 1,000 cars off Island streets during the sea- son. Purves conceded the trolley does a lot of good for the Island, he'd just like to see something a lot quieter. Heseler said he would keep that in mind. 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By approving the order to be effective from the date of the initial bankruptcy filing on Jan. 21, 2004, Easterling will get about $170,000 in back payments. Since its reorganization with the Reliance Prop- erty Group, Tidemark has moved forward with instal- lation of a new seawall at its property along Marina Drive just north of the Wachovia Bank. Easterling has not yet set a sales price for any of the planned 40 units, but the current average sale price of a condominium on Anna Maria Island is more than $700,000. When Tidemark was first announced in 2001, Easterling had planned to sell the units for about $400,000, and a number of Island investors had put up an escrow deposit for a unit.'Those escrow ac- counts have been returned to investors. Business card exchange set for this evening A business card exchange will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the First National Bank & Trust. 5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, it is designed as a festive Island affair, and participants are to wear "festive Island-luau apparel." Details are available at 778-1541. cV PAGE 14 0 AUG. 24, 2005 T THE ISLANDER Obituaries Cortez Road James P. Broom James P. Broom, 83, of Anna Maria and formerly of Northvale, N.J., died July 26. Mr. Broom served in the U.S. Marines 1stMarine Division in World War II in the South Pacific Theater and in Guadalcanal. Before his retirement, he was a textile dyer for 40 years at Consolidated Bleaching in North Bergen, N.J. Funeral Mass was July'29 in Tappan, N.Y. He is survived by daughters Marie D'Amico of Harrington Park and Paula Criqui of Waldwick; son Warren of Northvale; sister Rozelle Hooper of South Carolina; and five grandchildren. Lawrence Lee Carnes Lawrence Lee Carnes, 64, of Tallahassee and for- merly Holmes Beach, died Aug. 16. Born in Jasper, Ind., Mr. Carnes moved to Holmes Beach with his family at age 18. He attended the Uni- versity of Florida and received a pharmacy and finance degree. He attended Florida State University and re- ceived a law degree and a master's degree in urban planning. He was a staff director for the Florida Sen- ate Health and Rehabilitative Services. He was a man- aging attorney for the Tallahassee law firm of Epstein; Becker, Borsidy and Green. He retired as a patent and Island Players se The Anna Maria Island Players have selected their first production of the season and chosen the cast, and everything is ready to go into rehearsals. Opening the season will be "The Foreigner," staged from Oct. 6 to 16 at the theater at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Kelly Wynn Woodland returns as director, just coming off another successful summer Shakespeare production in July. "The Foreigner," according to the Players, "is about a shy young man named Charlie who is afraid of talking with strangers and is thrust into a Georgia fish- ing lodge, where a well-meaning friend spreads the word that he speaks no English. So he hears things not 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 ANY3 --------------------- IFOOT-LONG 1 T- ... Wilh this coupon --- TOASTED... rB. u yi,,3 l G3ANDDABD1irSFISIg rIEIL ..The City Pie Restauiran ..':' WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND.. THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING -t 1. I trademark attorney. Memorial services were Aug. 19 in Tallahassee. Memorial contributions may be made to Down Syn- drome Association of Tallahassee, 8830 Minnow Creek Drive, Tallahassee FL 3,2312, or to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee FL 32308. He is survived by wife of 33 years Jennifer; daugh- ters Amy Carnes Etter, Renee Carnes Carlson and Melissa Carnes Roy, all of Tallahassee; son William Benjamin of Tallahassee; brother Tom of North Palm Beach; mother Martha of Dowling Park; and seven grandchildren. Clifford J. Lanning Clifford J. Lanning, 85, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Holmes Beach, died Aug. 22. Mr. Lanning had been a winter resident of the Is- land since the 1940s. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 24, and memo- rial services will be Thursday. Aug. 25, in Grand Rap- ids. Zaagman Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrange- ments., He is survived by wife Jean;-daughters Holl\ Jean Pitzer and Linda Doezema; son Clifford II; brother Kenneth; and eight grandchildren. t first production intended for his ears. in confusion and comedy." MaxlMa.erhofer plays Charlie. backed by actors David Y; Smith. Mlona Lipp. Stan Koci, Sage Hall, Sam McDowell and MNichael Hoffman. Working backstage with Woodland are Ruth Stevens as stage manager: Chris NlcVicker, set de- signer: Don Bailey, costtumes: Bob Grant, sound; and Koci. set designer. Curtain time is 8 p.m. except for tw o Sunday mati- nees at 2 p.m.., o shows on Mondays. Tickets are $15, with the box office open from 9 a.m.- I p.m. daily start- ing Sept. 26. with reservations made at 778-5755. Sea- son tickets are $656 - EAT.IN OR $100 OFC I IQ TAKE-OUT $10" OFF A I Any Size Pizza I S. FREE DELIVERY! I , I OMA PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT Specializing in Veal Chicken -Fish Pasta Makers of the World's Largest Pizza Open 7 Days 11 AM to Midnight 201 N. GulfDr. Bradenton Beach L in 778-0771 or 778-0772 1 Capalbo,'si House of Pizza Buffet Special with the 3I purchase of a soft drink. 7.92-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11 am-1Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES SEPT. 30, 2005 work ahead: Stay away!.. A host of road improvement projects are slated for the, next few months on Cortez Road by the Florida De- partment of Transportation. In no particular order, the road projects include:: At the Cortez Bridge, crews will be making re- ' pairs to the bridge. The work will-be conducted at night from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Motorists should expect. short delays. Between the east end of Cortez Bridge and west of 119th Street, a construction project consisting of roadway widening, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation and milling and resurfacing will stretch Through the winter season. "During construction there may be lane closures during daylight hours," DOT of- ficials said. "Expect delays." : : From 75th Street West to 26th Street West. another construction project will include resurfacing the road. Also included in the project is road widening, drainage repair, signalization and street lighting improvements on:the ap- proximately 2.9-mile stretch. The effort is expected to be finished by the end of September. For all of Cortez Road from U.S. 41 to the Island, intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures are planned during daylight hours through the end of Au- gust as crews trim and remove trees oerhanging the roadway and side alks. At Cortez Road and 14th Street, as well as at 44th Avenue East, a "permanent closure of First Street West between 42nd A\enue East and 44th Avenue Eastc will take place as \workers build the new signalizedijntegre - tion at Cortez Road and 44th A. enue East Coinnectgr. The $5.1 million project "includes the addition of turn Ilnes, highway lighting, traffic signals,.oerhead signs-arid mill- ing and resurfacing parts of State Road 684/CortezRoad' U.S. 41." 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Cortez, Florida- "....iiii "in Cort THE ISLANDER N AUG. 24, 2005 N PAGE 15 Anna Maria beneficiary of Eagle Scout project Anna Maria City has eight small sheds for garbage cans, li:hnks to ni Anna Maria Boy Scout leader and a Bradenton Eagle Scout candidate. Nathan Cook. a .Boy Scout from Troop 8 in Bradenton, built the structures from inweption1 to place- ment on the streets of Anna Maria. With help from fel- -lo), Scotts and leaders, of course, but it was his idea and hisproject. He got the idea from seeing some garbage cans along the streets of Anna Maria, and took it to his as- sistant Scoutmaster..Don Hall, who ga\ e the go-ahead alone x ith fellow leader Chris Collins of Anna Maria. Cook formed his own plans from structures already in use elsewhere in Anna Maria, and developed the list of materials needed. Using. the Manatee Communit\ College w workshop. he and his helpers pre-cut the wood so that an.assem- bly line of Scouts could assemble the-parts and nail them on the follow ing Saturday. O:" On Saturday 'mionin... Aug.13,atMCC,16 Scouts and six adult leaders went to work:and in four hours had finished the eight shelters. The follow\ ilng MondlAid Anna Mlaria ciN employees put them \ here the\ be- longed in the cliti. -Nathan said he fiLgured the shelters helped the'eity by'hiding garbage barrel from \ie \. keepingIanimals away, and protecting the trash. barrel .. . .Both Hall and Cook are on the facultvi.f MCC. Guessing game PIliIt n sp,.inr 0d two clhtict s for Anma ,'lnatII El ciittiit' 5 I,.oI uiit itiu t', ,0t /I oCitprizes hiltn I ill /lp .litti thiiis h- d iiil e ii Simli fi rst ir t at, c iin hait. Li at Qiuesin the iiimber oj bitt-- sized Snil tti s contained in a nmail jar; the 11 iii I.will rL cL I La social paI(in4Gt I'ront ilt Holu s Beach Publli \later rhii imlulh Stuld nts wert Ialsro il/c i,, 1w r a/L dra(it i_ .(/'Ilor. a free Leap PAd lIL'In,,ii,e system.. c'tf nI ia/l cd away from if u Puit.ll\ rable ulnmpr -liandidt Charlene Doll from the Holmes Beach un hanial out free b ,rk .,.i'' rs. coiloiitn b ooks.'L piL nicrfobtaiM and more at the open house. IIulii Phl.'io Diana B,'n a l Hub Bub The Anna Maria Elementary School auditorium was a hub of activity during the school's open house. Several organizations were on hand with sign-up sheets, including the Parent-teacher Organization, Island Boy Scouts, Anna Maria Island Community Center after-school program and more. Gellincg s.,c help. Eagle Scour camdidaic Nailhan Cook is iurirvuied by helpers building trash barrel dseliers. .Isahdlcr Photos: Chris Collins Eagle Scout prospect Alrihan Cook works on his project, trash barrel shelters for use in at beach accesses in Anna Maria. Lashway's lioness Sarah Quattromani is excited to be among Toni Lashway's .C several years ago. Anna Maria Elementary menu Monday, Aug. 29 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Maxx Sticks with Marinara Sauce, Broccoli with Cheese, Garden Salad, Sliced Peaches Tuesday, Aug. 30 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch. Mini Corn Dogs, Sloppy Joes, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Aug. 31 Breakfast: Cheese Omelet, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chlicien Patty on Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup with Half a Deli Sandwich, Crinkle-Cut Baked Fries, Green Beans, Applesauce Thursday, Sept. 1 Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Tacos with Cheese, Oven-Roasted Chicken, Rice and Beans, Pineapple Tidbits Friday, Sept. 2 0Breakfast: Sausage Gravy with'Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Barbecue Sandwich, Corn, Coleslaw, Sliced Pears Juice and milk are served with every meal. PAGE 16 U AUG. 24, 2005 U THE ISLANDER ------ ---s -- --- 0 RE Open 7 Days I LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thurs. Sun. Retail Seafood Market KItCHEN '"^m Not only do we ser\e coffee and conraderie... WE SERVE YOU! Two:. 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I -^* {^ '1iti LA L-/4lkIL PA) T x-3 C) Ll V/1, ) CALL US liG.1-7 AW/'Y FII I-LHE LEST DLI/ALS! ill 1-7'7971t I'f t r'll t.' iS.l -I ifU it- u -' -7 B l hIa lh; O_ )n'c, _/-Id I i7. *- tiOcfI 941-779-0773 84 & Reel Pier 0 I rm ~-Z I3. mC') um >- wn 0 o0 LU - 0 o cn S AIiaol:In9 zOl C.) 0 Lc N a. OZ' irLZ a:I 1- I-~ Cl) CN ca I--0 i !"'`' ~ ~ Z'" " ~ in ~i h ~i~ ~n N = PAGE 18 0 AUG. 24, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Red tide begone please? as fishing picks up By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing is still good, despite the high water tem- peratures 90 degrees in the Gulf and bay -and a stubborn, lurking red tide, and mangrove snapper-ap- pears to be the best bet out on the water. The "dead zone" doesn't reach to 140-plus feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, and there have been great grouper and snapper catches coming from there. The dead zone runs offshore from approximately 10 miles out in the Gulf to 30 miles out. Backwater action for redfish and catch-and-release snook and a few trout are also features at this time of year. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's ,"I am happy to report that we have enjoyed a full week free of red tide issues in the immediate vi- cinity of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Cortez. SThe water is looking really clean and clear. Bait is plen- tiful and the various inshore species have been re- sponding well on the big full moon tides this past week."' Capt. Zach reports catching lots of redfish up to 29 inches in length, snapper to 17 inches, using pilchards or small pinfish as bait, as well as some good catches of snook, flounder, gag grouper, and trout. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been fishing the Seven Pines area and has been catching redfish, catch-and-release snook, and big yellowtail jacks, as well as mangrove snapper to 14 inches by. the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore grouper and snapper action has been excellent of late in about 100 feet of water. Inshore fishing for redfish is also great right now, and there are lots of trout catches plus plentiful mangrove snapper.. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said the best bets from the dock last week were snapper, pompano, afew catch-and-release snook and yellowtail jacks. Andrew Morris at the Anna Maria City Pier said there are lots of snook hookups in the mornings and late at night. Other action includes pompano, mangrove snapper and some sharks that had been lurking around the pier. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's seeing lots and lots of mangrove snapper come onto the dock, plus catch-and-release snook reports, flounder catches and sharks coming in from around Big catch, big smiles Courtney Brinson, 10, and Dad Barry proudly display the 38-inch " snook she- caught and . released in Bimini Bay and photo- graphed at Gib Bergquist 's dock during his 81st birthday celebration Sunday, Aug. 14. UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! S 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED Really red Left to right, Steve T/l.mas. Tom FraIcoIL', 1and Rick Carlisle, all-of Carilisl and Company. Si sia K\-. show. off just one of many red snapper caught on a recentfishing trip with Capt. Larry, AcGu ire,. :. Terra Ceia Bay. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's getting into good snook action plus plenty ofredfish, but he's finding trout fishing to be a little slow of late, but the bountiful mangrove snapper more than make up for the lack of any trout. He noted that inshore fishing is not affected by the dead zone, which is farther out in the Gulf.: At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports feature mangrove snapper, trout on the seagrass flats around the Island, plus a few sheepshead. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include lots of sharks being caught in Tampa Bay at night, redfish coming in at Miguel Bay, and plenty of mangrove PURE Beach uRE Gas nd Ser '. c StO:ti.-n 0L Certified Full Automotive Repair 53 :3 Gulf Drive Hulmes Beach 779-0487 |-,r rl- -,-r,-,-,,-,-,: 1,- ,- ,,lt -1 1 ,,,, -, -, I | snapper.off the Sunshine Sk\ \\ a\ Bridge area., Capt. Ton Chaya o n the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he caught lots of catch-and-release snook. redfish and a bunch of trout last week and he's finding that red tide is all but gone from the area. - Capt. Larry McGuire of Show R le The Fish Charters said he's been putting his charters onto gag grouper, red grouper. red snapper in the deeper waters. mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper. harks and bar- racuda. Most of his action has resulted from water depths up to about 145 feet. Capt. Ray Markham on the Flat Back II that "the day is definitely not the time to fish right now, but despite the heat, we've been able to find a few reds, snook, flounder and small trout that have been willing to eat. Some'of my best days latel\ hai\ e been while we moved around incoming storms with heavy cloud cover. The rapidly dropping barometer, brisk winds, cooler air temperatures, and slight drop in water surface temperature seems to trigg e r the bite, even if the chew- ing lasts only a short time." He's working Terra Ceia Bay, plus Tampa Bay for some flounder. He also did a "wade-fish soiree with about a dozen guys from around the Tampa Bay area" last week and, as he put it on what was classed as a "one-lure tournament," well, "while no one caught a legal fish, most did have some kind of success." He said that things are looking up for most of the local fishing. On my boat Magic, we caught more than 40 red- fish last Thursday and Friday in Miguel Bay and near Joe's Island. Other action included a slew of mangrove snapper and some good-size trout. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. i like Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to pi : id" fishing report. Prints and di,'ital ilnalys of .'tir catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed t i I u \'iKluahc, rg. Please include idtii 'tif. itilt for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more information. Snapshots may be retrieved once ti/ v 1tj'1 ii, i lic paper. ' Lr .:' '- " Moon Dai. AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PrM -. "4 II I 14 I~ I" 2" . .t h I '4 4 .4 " ,-,:,e-,: H,.r, T,..- n ,nrul.- 1: .r : .- I,.' 1 ,. I. , ti / It' THE ISLANDER U AUG. 24, 2005 M PAGE 19 What in the world is going on out in the Gulf? First it was the red tide that hit the coast of South- west Florida, and fish started to die. Then, as the bloom of tiny plants continued to ex- pel toxins and gobbled up the available oxygen in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the bays, more crit- ters died. The bloom was then pushed to the bottom of the Gulf through a water temperature anomaly. An area from Pasco to Sarasota counties stretching out about 30 miles in the Gulf was impacted. Killed were conchs. crabs, Goliathi grouper, bottom-dwelling fish and hard and soft coral. The affected area is estimated to cover more than 2,QOO square miles. Then sick and dead sea turtles and some dolphins started to wash ashore, possibly victims of swimming through the red tide zone. According to Mote Marine Laborator "From July 24 through Aug. 16, the state recorded 89 sea turtle strandings from Pinellas ount\ south to Sarasota. County. The strandings included 50 loggerheads, 29 Kemp's ridleys, eight green turtles, one hawksbill and one sea turtle whose species could not be determined. Twelve of the turtles were found alive and taken to Mote Marine Laboratory or the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for rehab." What's going on out there? The original Gulf of Mexico dead zone Historically, an annual "dead zone" is formed in the Gulf of Mexico every summer off the coast of Loui- siana. It can encompass more than 7,000 square miles, and is caused when oxygen levels become too low to support marine life. "The dead zone forms each spring as the Missis- sippi and Atchafalaya rivers empty into the Gulf, bring- ing nutrient rich waters that form a layer of fresh wa- ter above the existing salt water," according to Eliza- beth Carlisle in "The Louisiaina Environment: The Gulf of Mexico Dead, Zone and Red Tides." "It lasts until late August or September wheh it is broken up by hurricanes ortropical storms. The nutri- entsprovide a i\ orble conditions for excessive growth of algae that utilize the water's oxygen supply,fdr res- piration and when decomposing," Carlisle writes. "The Mississippi River Basin covers 41 percent of the continental United States, contains 47 percent of the nation's rural population, and 52 percent of U.S. farms. The waste from this entire area drains into the Gulf of Mexico through the Mississippi River. Included in this agricultural waste are phosphorus and nitrogen, the pri- mary nutrient responsible for algal blooms in the dead zone. Overall, nitrogen input to the Gulf from the Mis- sissippi River Basin has increased between two and seven times over the past century. In addition to agri- cultural waste, inadequately treated or untreated sew- age and other urban pollution is also dumped into these waters. "Rivers carry greater quantities of water in the spring, along with greater quantities of dissolved nutri- ents, as the snow melts in northern areas and rainfall increases. Sunlight also increases in intensity and du- ration during this period, accompanied by warmer weather and fewer storms, all of which encourage al- gal growth." We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome at The Islander. Just give us a call at 778- 7978, or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. E-mail news@islander.org. The Islander 941778 7978 Our dead zone Scientists speculate that the dead zone off Central Florida started with. a red tide bloom that has lingered off the coast since January, A thermocline a layer of water either warmer or cooler than usual pushed the red tide organisms close to the bottom of the Gulf. The red tide couldn't move through the layer of water, so it just sort of lingered near the bottom. As it killed the marine life there, decomposition of the dead critters and the bloom gobbled up all the available oxygen, and the mortalility rate was exacerbated. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the University of South Florida, scientists have made several excursions into the deep to take water samples and assess the damage, the latest early last week. Sampling water both on the surface and on the bottom in an area generally north of Tampa Bay, the scientists found "well oxygenated surface waters in all but one station safnpled. Anoxic (no. oxygen) and hy- poxic (low oxygen) conditions on the Gulf bottom were observed at selected stations sampled between north- ern Pinellas and Pasco counties during the cruise. "The affected zone lies approximately 10 miles off- shore. Comparison of these cruise results with data col- lected in previous weeks from the transect at the mouth of Tampa Bay-suggest that the low oxygen conditions are transient; higher concentrations of oxygen are already returning to the southern area. High concentrations of red tide were documented in both surface and bottom waters sampled in the nearshore region, and high concentrations of red tide were found in surface waters offshore of the affection legion. A strong thermocline was observed throughout the region sampled during the cruise. "Researchers conducted dives at eight sites during the cruise and observed variable effects from site to site. Sites that were affected had high hydrogen sulfide levels and low visibility. Unaffected sites looked like typical live, soft bottom Gulf of Mexico habitats and were located on the western fringes of the hypoxic region." A similar dead zone, also apparently caused in part b. red tide. occurred in 1971 across "only" about 500 square miles of the Gulf. Bottom life returned in about t\\o ears. What does it mean? Well, the offshore dead zone probably means that offshore recreational fishing is severely hamstrung for a while. If preliminary reports are accurate, the zone stretches out to 30 miles from shore from Sarasota north to Hernando County. Anybody hoping to do any bottom fishing closer than about 40 miles from shore could be out of luck. r r ,L Charter only for the best * 4 hours Departs from * 8 hours Galati Marina * Weekends * Week trips 'A . 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Scientists have for years argued that phosphate and nitrogen found on land-based stormwater runoff had little impact in red tide bloom. However, in the past few years, there have been a few lone voices which have argued that the nitrogen loadings and red tide blooms are linked. And it's an awfully odd coincidence that, since early 2003, there have been upwards of a million gal- lons a week of treated effluent from a defunct phos- phate plant running into the Gulf to the north of us, and now we've had nine months of red tide off our coast. Scientific data indicates the Piney Point discharge isn't playing a part in the red tide outbreak, but the co- incidence of the two events sure seems suspicious. More studies are in the works, Gov. Jeb Bush is apparently considering declaring the area a natural di- saster which would open up federal assistance, and the whole matter will bereviewed at length. As they say, stay tuned. Sandscript factoid Bringing things into a perspective that we can all understand is the hallmark of an expert, and land use planner Tony Arrant has proven that he does indeed know of which he speaks. Arrant has offered the following regarding shrink- ing data down to anyone's level of comprehension: If we could shrink the Earth's population to a vil- lage of precisely 100 people, with all existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look like this: Thdre would be 57 Asians, 21. Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere, including North and South America, and eight from Africa. Fifty-one would be femald,and 49 would be male. Seventy would be non-white, while .30 would be white. Sixty-six would be non-Christian. Eighty would live in substandard housing. Seventy would be unable to read. Half would suffer from malnutrition. One wouldbe near death, and one would be near birth. Only one would have a college education. One would have a computer. Two-thirds of the entire village's wealth would be in the hands of only six people, and all six would be citizens of the United States. Like boating, but don't want the hassle and cost of boat ownership? g &4U" We provide the unlimited use of new boats, insurance, maintenance, training, etc WAVES *OPEN HOUSE* ATSO This Saturday! 10:30 am-2:30 pm BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB 4110 127 Street W. Cortez iNext to the Seafood Shacki (941) 795-1600 .. ..-., :,iuor:,, -PAGE 20 M AUG. 24, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Golf and bowling challengers go head.to.head By Kevin Cassidy Islander Sports Saturday, Aug. 27, is shaping up as a very busy day for some Island-area residents, including this writer. Check-in for the Her-icane golf tournament, which ben- efits the Manatee Her-icanes girls' soccer team for which I am the coach, gets started at 10:30 a.m. with a putting contest plus the always-important mulligan and raffle sales. Some locals, such as Matt Bowers, Rick Lease and Jim Weaver, are planning to participate in both fundraisers. This will require some godd planning, good timing and a little bit of luck, but certainly it can <- be done. Her-icane Golf Challenge participants will tee it up at approximately 1 p.m., which would put them into the Bradenton Country Club banquet room some- where around 5:30 or 6 p.m. Some quick bri,._ing about their rounds, a sandwich and some drumettes for the road and they are golfers-turned-bowlers. That is if they've registered and paid their $20 in advance! If you haven't registered when you're read- ing this, you could miss the proverbial boat. Two-hun- dred-eighty bowlers laced 'em up last year at AMF Bradenton Lanes and the 15th annual challenge figures' to be just as packed. , Each participant gets three games and shoes if you can find your size for the low, low price of $20. Participants also get a chance to hobnob with local Is- land personalities some famous and infamous - while supporting a. worthy cause in-the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Bowling funds are dedi- -. cated to youth sports programs at the Center and help- provide much-needed equipment for soccer, basketball and baseball leagues. After the bowling,.everyone will head out to the Pelican Man needs volunteers Toni Borman is looking for people, any people, over 18 years of age who have a few hours a week to spare and a willingness to help injured birds. She is education and volunteer director for the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary on City Island, at the south end of the New Pass Bridge. "While people ex- perience a somewhat slower pace in the heat of sum- mer, activity at the sanctuary heats up," she said. She needs many volunteers to help with bird rescue, rehabilitation, release and education, she said, and almost any experience will qualify can- didates to service. Interested persons may call her at 388-4444. Bowl with the 'bros' Twins Bill and George O'Connor, /i i ht i iA t-i ing Christmas WAY BACK \ HE.\ (and hoping there are matching bowling ballh andt r the tree), invite everyone to participate in their. O'Connor-Islander bowling challenge Aug. 27. Sign up now at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Duffy's Tavern or The Islander newspaper. The challenge has been a sellout for several years and advance registration and payment of $20 per bowler is required. For more information, call the Center at 778-1908. BeachHouse for the awards banquet to see who won, who stunk, and who wins the big-screen (32-inch) tele- vision donated by The Islander. Now get registered! There's still time and space for teams of five bowlers per lane. If you don't have a team, you'll be assigned one. Call the Center at.778-1908, or visit Duffy's Tavern, Marina Drive at 59th Sti eer, or The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, to re~iistei and pa\\. See you there! Island soccer season around the corner Soccer camp and soccer team tryouts have come and gone and now coaches and players are practicing and planning for the start of the regular season, which gets under way on Sept. 12. There was a tremendous turnout for tryouts, pro-. ducing 23 teams in the Anna Maria Island Community Center league that includes five: age divisions, 5-7, 8- S9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-16. The kick-off-the-season banquet, again catered by Sean Murphy of Beach Bistro, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7..Players, coaches and parents and families will enjoy a nice meal for A for adults, $5 for kids traditionally spaghetti and Caesar salad some do- nated prizes that will be raffled, desserts brought b) par- ents, and the distribution of unifonn,- and season sched- ules by the coaches. Sept. 8-10 i sSpirit Week, a v.eek-long celebration of the stan of soccer season. Teams will play exhibition games to work out any kinks, while p.rients. Iriends and faiil iiimember, are encouraged to wear team colors aid make as much "positive noise" as possible. Center officials ill be careful monitoring the spirit levels of each team's fans and will crown a champion in each age division. The spirit winners will have theiri teim photo i pl,; cd in the Center, while players arid coaches of the most-spirited team N\ ill recei e cenificate; for a free ice cream cone from Dips Ice Cream in Anna Maria. Spirit Week culminates on Saturday, Sept. 10, with fun day and picture day. For more information, contact Center athletic director Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Register now for beach soccer The first-ever Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Sand Blast Beach Soccer Tour will be held Sept. 16-18 at the Bilmar Beach Resort, located at 10650 GulfBlvd. at Treasure Island Beach.. The Sand Blast rour:niillmeit iets started with aFri- day night racket ,electiii pa.iirt, fol \\ ed bh tourila- ment play all day Saturday. The Pabst Blast pai t\ will highlight Saturday night,, while Chlimpin :'hip Sunday boasts more ifa,-paced beach soccer action. To register yourself or,a tei.im of players, or for more information, visit www..sandbl.t:loccr.ci m. Horseshoe news -- -- On Situird -\i '.u\ '11. Kath\ Stol ztus of .Anna ";lan:i and Ron Pepka of Bradjnton defeated Debbie -Rhodes of Corte and Jay: Disbrow. of Bradenton. after a one-game playoff for first place ; On Wedinedav, Aug. 17, Disbrow teal-e'd tip v. ith Tom Rhodes of Cortez in the championship winner's circle. Steve Doyle of Anna 11lII.I .and .lohn Jo -hnson of Holmes Beach won a playoff game for second place brag- ging rights. Play gets under \\ a\ e\ er\ Wednesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. behind Anna Mlaii. City Hall at theli ciner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue..' . 1. T11 bt1len Team - a. Professional REALTORS representing S buyers and sellers with . Heather Absten, P.A. 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'-cl THE ISLANDER I AUG. 24, 2005 0 PAGE 21 His world is dark, his attitude bright By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent From the craziness of night clubs to. the peace of churches, from rage and despair to faith, Larry Lambert has spent a lot of time on life's rougher roads. The road has smoothed out a bit on his ideal, Anna Maria Island. But it still stretches far and uncertain as he tries to make a better life of music and work and practical worship. He can't see where it's all going. He can't see at all, in fact. He has been blind since he was 14, a gifted athlete whose vision faded so gradually he barely noticed. It became apparent when he ran to the wrong huddle in a football game. He had to be.led by the hand off the field where his coach said he'd have to hang it up. "It was the most tragic thing of my life then," he said, "next to losing my father. I loved football, made first string at 14 with only peripheral vision." A CAT scan found a tumor in his skull, big enough to move his brain. It had to go, and that saved his life but not his vision. He credits his mother with keeping him going, helping him through high school, reading to him of worlds that set him dreaming: "A wonderful woman." His father had died when Larry was 9, killed in a con- struction accident. He became interested in guitar "as a way to meet girls," and started writing country and rock androll music. After high school he began to play in night clubs - "I went the way of the world," he says now, "alco- hol and drugs and letting the girls chase me. I just had too much time on my hands." He took up with the Billy Ray Cyrus band there on the Ohio River, and was toying with Nashville, with some 70 songs already written. But.... "In the music business, the higher you get the less Songs by the.heart Larry Lambert, new resident of Anna Maria Island, strums and sings his way into people's hearts in spite of having lost his sight at age 14. Islander Photo: Courtesy Preston Palmer you have to do with music and creativity and freedom. It may not be the best way to find God, but the wild- .ness and insanity of the music world led me to conver- Kathi Diamant starring in play in San Diego Kathi Diamant, sometime Islander who wrote the definitive book of Franz Kafka's last love, now is starring in a somewhat controversial play in San Diego. It is "Munched," the story of a mother con- victed of Munchausen Syndrome by proxy and the daughter.she lost custody of 25 years ago, playing at the Fritz Theater through Sunday, Aug. 28. The syndrome is "a psychological disorder in which a mother deceives a doctor into treating her child for an illness that-she herself induced in an Leo5ki ng f6r the perfect fT lathner TIhe Islander effort to receive the attention, affection and status of being a tragic and heroic mother," according to the theater. Diamant's "Kafka's Last Love, the Mystery of Dora Diamant" was published in 2003 to acclaim in literary circles and from scholars. She is a long- time actress, TV and radio broadcaster and an ad- junct professor at Sam Diego State University. Daughter of Peggy and Bill Diamant of Anna Maria, she was partially reared here and visits the Island several times a year. Your Island' Getaway! S -, 2BR/1BA, ? r *.-light, bright,, wonderful '. ".' :. ." '"; f water views! S-Mi-. Quiet park ";- setting, boat access. Fish, sunbathe, dine or shop nearby. Paradise is yours row! Two-week minimum rentals. $425,000. Call Laura McGeary 941-704-3708 I Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc MLS Property Management and Leasing Manatee MLS as of 08/4/05 Total Island Properties For Sale: 213 (SFR, Condo, Duplex) Median Price: $849,000 'A U Judy Karkhoff Realtor Total Pending: 94 Median Price: $743,500 Total Sold Since 1/1/05:304 Median Price: $594,000 Call us for Annual and Seasonal Rentals I/MP Gulfstream ! Realty 941-778-7777 866-266-9911 Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School sion. I was born again in May 1994." He began to play and sing at churches, schools, coffee houses, anywhere he could do some good. He began to find that young people especially responded to him and his music. But he had to become independent, he knew, and he turned to that goal with dedication seldom seen. For 'example, he estimates he spent 8,000 hours learning JAWS "Job Answering With Speech," a program that lets the blind work with a computer by converting text to speech. He hungered for information, yearned to read books again after 25 years, and he made it. It led to work in telephone marketing, which gave him the independence he craved. When he was 5 his parents had taken him to Vir- ginia Beach, where he found an attachment to the sea. That finally brought him to Florida and the promise of a job teaching in an Atlantic Coast business school. He was jubilant until he got there. No job. He went to the computer and put out 30-some re- sumes, gctliing one response. Itled to ajob in sales and customer sen\ ice for a-construction company. He worked himself out of the job, developed so much.busi- ness that no more would be needed. He came to Lido Key, but the construction noise during the day was so confusing to a blind man that he went back to that computer and found an apartment through Islander classified ads. He moved, the last time for awhile; he hopes. He has a game plan now, to teach guitar to finance his schooling in massage therapy so he can help people, especially the elderly, he said. He's not likely to many soon, he guesses, for he still feels the sting of-an en- gagement broken. For now, he walks the beach and keeps house and cooks for himself, none of which. is easy for a.blind man. Nothing is, really, right down to telling time: He has a talking wrist watch. On the beach, he counts his steps going and coming. He won't have a seeing-eye dog, though. He feels more independent with the white cane he spent two summers learning how to use. He still is a prolific songwriter, still country and rock but with a spiritual message that the young seem to like, he said. He speaks at church and civic gatherings, and by all accounts reaches young and old alike. He may be reached at larrylambert@earthlink.net Life may be baffling, stifling as it did his sense of sight, but if it brought any bitterness he has long since banished that. In giving him challenges that are great, some would say monstrous, it has strengthened his faith and son.ieho' brought him hope. SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave.,Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 SPECTACULAR ., BAYFRONT SS SHOWPLACE -^r .~ JUST LISTED! 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W..nd ilful :ci- d, d i.il .IL-d. $1,250,000.: ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 : ,AjrN A MARIA 3 ML SUnLoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Maureen Dahms Realtor 941 -778-0455 3reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA ww greerireal.omrr __ ___ t, . ,cd )ri'~ e~Fr~ - --:r-1 ~tg~l~C,!~;b~i j ,4 ;..._ u THE ISLANDER E AUG. 24, 2005 N PAGE 23 British travel program features Anna Maria Island A film crew from the British Broadcasting Corpo- . ration shot footage of the Island and interviewed two business owners for Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's well-- known British travel program. , The visit was coordinated by Susan Estler of the Manatee Convention and Visitors Bureau and featured the Anna Maria Beach Cottages on Oak Avenue and Ginny's and Jane E's at the Old IGA, both in Anna Maria. Llewelyn-Bowen's travel program aimed its cam-: era lens at the Island to showcase the unspoiled and .. undiscovered Florida. The hook for the show, which will air on the BBC this fall, lets \ let er knows\ \% here to plan an un-Dishey vacatioiaton Florida and see "the real Florida." Maggie and Nigel Brown, owners of the- beach cottages and fellow Brits, shared why theycame to the Island. NMaggie said tlle rew seemed "tickled" by how: laid back and tiunrpoiled the Nland still is. She remembers watching the program as a child. 6e- - and says it will gi e the laind good exposure. "It's a steal for us." Also :interviewed about her Island business was Cecilh Bowen talks to the camera about Anna Maria Island from Ginny's Art and Antiques in Anna Maria for the Llewelyn-Bowen travel program to be aired on the British Broadcasting Corporation network. Real deal A BBCfilm crew reeled in footage of local Island businesses, including Ginny's and Jane.E's at the Old IGA, to be featured on a well-known British travel program later thi ilear Ginny Dutton enjoys getting "wired" as her interviewer Cecile Bowen looks on. Islander Photos: Nancy Ambrose Ginny Dutton of Ginny's Art, Antiques and Garden Party at her Anna Maria location. She said she was contacted by Estler after the film crew peeked in the windows of her shop and apparently liked what they saw. Llewelyn-Bowen's daughter Cecile conducted the interview, which lasted "just a few minutes," but was fun, Ginny said. After filming wrapped up, the crew lingered for some espresso and smoothie drinks. "I'm thrilled," Ginny said. "It was their first visit to Florida and the Island. They liked what they saw and the whole ambiance. "It was neat. They were, quite charming," she added. . .'r- t ~. I' Price Reduced Come to the Beach! Lowest priced single family home in Bradenton Beach! 1BR/1BA turnkey furnished. $349.000 CALL SUE CARLSON TODAY! 941-720-2242 941-:779-9320 An Island Place Realty 11] Pine Ave Anna'Maria OPEN HOUSE 1-4PM SUNDAY AUG. 2 DUPLEX-One block to beach. IBR/IBA each side, remodeled in 2004. 203 75th Street, Holmes Beach. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor at 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker at 545-9591 (evenings). REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772-* OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com SAMY GORDAN V REALTORR" Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation S." 7 sand rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The. JEWEL of Gulf Coast.Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your .' ... : REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 R ILSTT OP O T NTE iJOiNAM RAA iN E i a A A A A A A A B,,,,,,, ~my i i Q: r:,.u. : " . *16: ~ k~tr; terry.hayes i7 ',,b ,i %, .I',/ ..",., CORTEZ BEACH Welcome to a one-of- a-kind bay front paradise! Custom home ' located on the south end of Anna Maria Island just one block from the Gulf' This stunning residence features creative use- of natural materials, light and color blend together to create an authentic .ork of arc Highlights include a boa- dock. courtyard with spectacular water wall and open pool. private and separate guest quarters. 360- degree water views froni the office hide- away. SAR#271645 Offered at $2,450,000 KEY ROYALE Million dollar bay panoramas can be yours! Take advantage of this incredible Anna Maria HOLMES BEACH Brand ne.'. Ke, WVst Island opportunity. Full bay view lot in very desirable iljnjr, il.: l, i.- ,..ne h [rp.:pi.:l pool. community. Fully landscaped and ready for new ope:.r d:.i;n. hlih end custom firnshe . custom home. Boat dock allowed. MAR#510291 3 Br 2 Bi C..mpleted in 3 nm.n.nh; Incredible Value! $1,850,000 r R# 5068-40 Offered at 5791,000 Virtual Tours & Photos www.skysa rasota.com SKY' :1b Ud 7; h Terry Hayes Sotheby's INTERNATIONAL REALTY (941) 302-3100 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 S ParadiseRealty.com 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 TeamParadisel @aol.com m m PAGE 24 M AUG. 24, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER '[slfd d Biz By Rick Catlin wingit When brothers Bill hnd George Nikitopolous sold their restaurantin east.Manatee County a few-months ago, they looked around for another location for their famous chicken wings. With 14 years experience in the area, the brothers knew what they wanted and they found it at Beachway Plaza at the intersection of Manatee` Avenue and 75th Street in Bradenton. "The plaza was really trying to im- prove itself," said George, "and the new style fit with what we wanted to do." What they wanted and got - was the Wing Station, which features wings of all sizes and all types of sauces,. including atomic fuel for iho:e who like . their wings explosively hot. The best buy is the jumbo wings, but the Wing Station also features Philly cheesesteaks, gyros and chicken skewers On Wednesday, the Wing Statilon gets really special with wings for just 39 cents each, as many as you can eat or.. carry out. The brothers also have take- out service and calling ahead saves a lot of waiting time for Islanders looking to get back from the mainland to the beach. Plaza "\-:' "o"" ago, and get occasional heIlpfrii Bill' ,"-':i'. Ch i nJ --..... . 2 -- The wing brothers . BorlH.i Bill and G ,'O, NikitopclOus opened !hL ., ing Sriti-, in 1/i. Beach,, Ll' Plaza~nr r' Ioirih ago, and get occasional help t:lai,, BII: ., .,'a'. Clih, ,l Dimitri. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Operating hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ftida .and Saturda\. The \\ing Statuon is located at the east end of the plaza. For moir information on the WVingi! Station or to place an order, call 794- 1000. D&D Game Zone open D&D Game Zone at 66l() M:anatee Ave. W. held its grand opening in earl\ August. and Islandei no\\ ha e a nearb\ store for all their electronic gam- ing needs. A ,,- :: ; But'owners Doug. Ray and Dae Hildebrandt h.i e taken their -garme" a. few steps further than the competition. .: They've built two private game- pai in'g rooms, each, equipped \ Ith Dolby .Surround-Sound. a 32-inch plasma TV and the'latest in comfortable chairs ti thie ultimate pl.i in g e peri- ence. What's more, D&D has,:iide than 1,000 pre- pla ed ganes. Poliential pre- played buyers are in\ ited to pla\ their game of choice in the prin ac ofthecus-- tom play room. Doug and Da\ e alo buy and sell used equipment and L rimes and Ieca.catea gamers Doug Jl'a. lI'f. adt Diav Hildeibraidt recently opened D&D Game Zone iat 66010MJt L .aitc .A1t. W. foIr all iI0ngs1 gaming, including 1 pri ',t/' game-pilav room ( complfti iub Dolbysurround, oitnd. l5 liderfihqtq: Rick'Callin accept trade-ins The\ -ial. guarantee theii gaime:'rices \1ll be lower than their com pet itors. "\e offer pla before you pay ser- vice," said Daye with a laugh. "Nobody else can in ket that offer." The private roolmi, can be rented for parties and D&D will soon be hosting their ownl tourniament- in the play rooms. The pr\ ate game room is com- puter-equ ipped to allow-tth player to go online for came action \ ith other plam - : D&D als.h'la..a full stock;of;X-Box, Ps2. Gamecube. PsP. DS'and Gam boy equipment and games. SStore hours are 11. am.' to 9 'p.m. PLEASE SEE BIZ, NEXT PAGE 4 -a..i. y' a. '.,. ;:~~~) i V -;ri -a 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 ALAMANDA VILLAS Eight large luxury 1 BR/1 BA condominium units at the beach with hotel license. Fully renovated with new furnishings and accessories' Price Range: $550,000-$599,000 Located next to Cafe on the Beach _ CL: LLQ LCLI L-E 11 am-3pm Saturday, Aug. 27 102 39th St., Holmes Beach Court Zoller, Broker (941) 737-7108 Louis Najmy, Realtor (941) 713-2760 beachrentals@sandpebble.com One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in H your own backyard. cn %iJ choose (2h.ls J1 ,1 52 c A.rI .I n d a i' iii . h,.b. l ; r. le -. hin d. ' I ,-I 5 I I. I hI le U rii.a R()N rIi l e h... k-lle Ron Hayes I.." i A .i - [.- I I cc ,'.L,_ l[at,, Al>i -[ It i l tc lulab. i ,_,.,. a pr] n.' r :.-ll Ron r hi-, i ree cuaI LltIni. i ni( (. i9411 61-9808 224 hours or (800) 559-8025. E. CHASE ". "3""'- onn rr" M. On. g e C'.-". c T .'- ' I jhnapu -a' I.'L '1 ID -~5 A V V4CTIO SETAL valP~J4 EB Available Winter 2006 Direct Gulffront Martinique South 2BR/2BA with updated interior, heated pool and wonderful Gulf views! Just one of many great properties available for season! Call for rates and terms (941) 778-2307 or view at www.franmaxonrealestate.com Representing Buyers and Sellers For prompt and professional service Please call Robert Hinds Realtor S941-545-7453 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 .MLS :; D '' ., ~14-; . cC CLw THE ISLANDER M AUG. 24, 2005 M PAGE 25 Island Biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Monday through Thursday and on Sat- urday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday: For more information on D&D, call Doug or Dave at 795-7080. Native Rentals relocates Native Rentals has mo\ed into its new location at 5-16 Marina Drive in the Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach. Owners Shawn and Julia Dutschaver previously operated Native Rentals from the S&S Plaza, and now they're right next door to Sha\\ n 's dad's business, Sun N' Surf. Native Rentals has kayak and bi- cycle rentals, in addition to sales of new bikes and kayaks along with all accesso- ries. Store hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 778-7757. Realty raves SWagner Realty at 1801 Gulf Drive N. in Bradenton Beach has named Penny Bray of the Anna Maria Island office and Cathy Meldhal of the Longboat Key branch as the top listing agents for July. The sales leaders on Anna Maria Island were Becky Smith and Elfi Starrett, and on Longboat Key, Cathy Meldahl took the honors. In the closed \olume category, Da\e Melonihan topped the Island of- fice. \ while Dee Dee Burke took the title on Longboat Key. Island real estate sales 529 75th St., Holmes Beach, a 3,840 sfla / 4.286 sfur 3bed/3bath bayfront home built in 1969 on a 113x172 lot was sold 08/ 01/05, Tiplady to Websterfor $2,300,000. 509 68th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,546, sfla 3bed/2.5bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 2005 on a 80x102 lot was sold 08/05/ 05, Rhoads Morgan LLC to Kaleta for $1,495,000; list $1,500,000. .7300 Gulf Drive, Unit 10, La Casa Costiera, Holmes Beach, a 2,045 sfla 3bed/ 2.5bath condo built in 2004 was sold 08/05/ 05, Lacasa Costiera LLC to Resmondo for $1,475,000. 8104 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,247 sfla / 1,553 sfur 3bed/2bath pool home built in 1980 on a 58x90 lot was sold 08/04/05, Courtney to Haleys Hotel Inc. for $1,200,000. 602 Baronet Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,333 sfla / 2,304 sfur 2bed/2bath canalfront home built in 1963 on a 86x111 lot was sold 08/04/05, Cooper to Schroder-Jorgensen for $739,000; list $739,000. 5200 Gulf Drive, Unit 201,- Martinique South, Holmes Beach, a 1,057 sfla / 1,169 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1970 was sold 08/01/05, Swindall to Nimro for $650,000. 2218 Avenue A, Bradenton Brach, a vacant 50x126 bayfrontt lot was sold 07/06/ 05, Barlow to O'Neill and Pearce Invest- ments LLC for $645,000. 7100 Gulf Drive, Unit 106, Nautilus Apartments, Holmes Beach a 1,081 sfla / 1,185 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1973 was sold 08/05/05, Harris & Maggard to Young for $585,000. 234 Gladiolus St., Anna Maria, a 1,096 sfla / 1,588 sfur 2bed/1bath/icar home built Featured sale: This home. at 602. Baronet Lane on Key Royale in Holmes Beach sold recentlyfor $739,000, amounting to a 24 percent increase over 14 months since it sold in June 2004 for $595,000. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson in 1971 on a 75x100 lot was sold 08/02/05, Falvella to Cesare for $539,900; list $539,900. 1003 Gulf Drive S., Unit 5, Coquina Beach Resort, Bradenton Beach, a 950 sfur 2bed/1 bath condo built in 1981 was sold 08/ 01/05, Steve Parisian Construction Co. Inc. to Eagle Nest Botel Inc. for $526,040; list $549,900. 6200 Flotilla Drive, Unit 264, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a. 1,114 sfla / 1,426 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 08/05/05, Theohar to Carter for $451,000. -5400 Gulf Drive,.Unit 17, 5400 Gulf Drive Apts., Holmes Beach, a 968 sfla / 996 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1964 was sold 08/02/05, Blow to Koehnke for $432,000; list $449,000. 446 63rd St., Holmes Beach, a 740 sfla / 796 sfur 1 bed/1 bath home built in 1962 on a 16x100 lot was sold 08/04/05, Schroder- Jorgensen to Falvella for $375,000; list $375,000. 1603 Gulf Drive N., Unit 2, Tradewinds, Bradenton Beach, a 540 sfur lbed/1bath condo built in 1971 was sold 08/01/05, Tay- lor to Eagle Nest Botel Inc. for $363,500. 5400 Gulf Drive, Unit 24, 5400 Gulf Drive Apts., Holmes Beach, a 810 sfla / 838 sfur 1 bed/1bath condo built in 1964 was sold 08/05/05, Deur to Lockhart for $339,000; list $339,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach, can be reached at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf- Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2005. It's official Surfside Realty held a ribbon-cutting for its Bradenton location at 8208 Cortez Road Tuesday, Aug. 16. Pictured, left to right, are Laurie Miller of Surfside; Barbara Murphy and Nancy Ambrose, ambassadors of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce; Keith Shell, Scott and Tammy Barr, Jonathan Wright, Robin Cox and Susan Hall, all of. .Surfside; and Don Schroder, AMI , Chamber president. -- CASH COW C CONDOS $ The sixteen suites at Siam Garden Resort at 512 Spring Avenue in Anna Maria are now available for private purchases. $ Private suite ownership in successful resorts generates the highest occupancy rates and income. $ There are 14 one bedroom suites, one two-bedroom and one studio suite. Pur(hase prices starlet aS210 000 $ Ihese enchaningly decolalid suies share a large heated pool surrounded by lush gardens which was the star of the 2005 Island Garden Club tour. $ 12:1 ratio investment. The average new:purchase price on Anna Maria Island has a purchase price to gross rent ratio of 25 to 1. Siam Garden Resort Suites enjoy an outstanding 12 to 1 ratio, more than twice the average. Example: One SGR suile priced at $350,000 generates about i $30,000. annually. To reserve your cash tow ondo in paradise, (all Barry Gould (448-5500) or Ted Schlegel (518-6117) (f L A A,.---- 7/aP" 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 "Arc r t/ PHONE: 941.778.6849*TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 V4C NATION 'TF M.IN. .-1:) PROPERTIES. LLC e SEASIDE GARDENS VILLA =. .-,-. f .. : 4 -1. ...7. -v 2BR/2BA waterfront villa with private dock. Updated kitchen, baths, windows and more! Enjoy the fantastic bay views from the terrace. $499,900. Call IMl krli Trl 'et i R,:cilto: (941) 778-6066 H,:ni. 792-$4-. ALL THE BEST IN ANNA MARIA! 4B['\. 5 B V pi i .-k p I L IFi *:- ':' I 209 Coconut $999,999. 718 Hollv $819,000. Custom Designed renovation...techno-zen with computerized electronics and water features, top appliances. .^ #e'' REALTOR. 29Years of Professional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results MARTINIQUE SOUTH Spectacular gulf and beach views from 4'hfloor 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 Commercial or Cottage, Vintage Anna Maria 9707 Gulf Drive $995,000 Condo with Dock Rental near City pier, walk to e\ evilline ..or lake \our boL t. Sandy Rich Realty 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria 779-0034 Call Carolyn or Sandy today! M.Oi-aW.&Wh -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 Troi ., Broker- Realtor Trl optl s 725-1074 opertis S ~ ~a8~r-~ ~;? c i ~iL PAGE 26 M AUG. 24, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER LANLAS I F I ITM O A- E 0 ARAGE ALE oniud-USNS OPRTNT COMPLETE 55-GALLON marine aquarium: Wood cabinet stand, bio-filter, protein skimmer, lava rocks, coral, gravel. $800 new, asking $500 or best offer. (941) 447-7776.. ANTIQUE WICKER DESK: Excellent condition, painted white. One center drawer, two side shelves. Raised wicker railing surrounds desktop. 37.5 wide by 23 inches deep. $375. (941) 778-1102. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! -Experience the Island on your computer desktop. SAvailable at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. FULL-SIZE FUTON: Premium mattress, seldom used, $80. (941) 778-1102. 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. SALE AT NIKI'S Gifts & Antiques. Weekly specials: Miniature pelicans 50 percent off; all sterling jewelry 50 to 70-percent off: select vintage and costume jewelry, collectible- art, gifts, Cabbage Patch dolls, Salvador Dali prints and books, 50 to75 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm.- 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0729. : HUGE ESTATE/GARAGE.sale: 8am Saturday, Aug. 27. Dining room, beds, desks, clothing and lots of miscellaneous items. 8921 ninth Ave., northwest Bradenton. YARD SALE: 8-10am, Saturday, Aug. 27. 307 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. MOVING SALE: 8am-noon, Saturday, Aug. 27. Household goods, stereo. equipment, clothing, tool box, grill, breakfast bar, lots of stuff. 412 Poinsettia. Road, Anna Maria. DOUBLE CARPORT. sale: 9am-5pm Friday-. Saturday, Aug. 26-27. Antique and collectible furni- ture and other good stuff. 5806 unit A and B Holmes Blvd. No early birds. STOP IN! Niki's Gifts & Antiques. See the renown Key West artist K. King's turtles and starfish in copper relief. Also, see the Brazilian and African artist-crafted masks in wood and metal. Fabulous! Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0729. YOGA WITH PRESTON Whaley Jr. at Anna Maria Art League, Beginning to- intermediate level. Morning and evening classes. (941).778-3996 : REWARD FOR information in the Walerfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa,; (813) 890-1904.:. .. BUTTERFLY PARK .BENEFIT:. Purchase a personalized brick .in .the' Anna- Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pickl up: form at The Islander or call' (941) 518-4431 for tiore information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy. 'of- the -Florida Fish :and;. Wildlife' Conservation Commission. Free at The Islander. newspaper office,. 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online-with our se- cure server? Check it out at www.islander.org, where you can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. GIFT SHOP: UNIQUE Longboat shop sells creative gifts for fun people. You only need $59,500 and a good sense of humor for, a great turnkey opportu- nity. Longview Realty, (941) 383-6112. CRITTER SITTER nine years in'pet care. 24 years Sas an Island resident. Lots of TLC-for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, -(941)720-1411. ADULT CATSin desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All pplicahtsscre'ehed. Please call (941) 922-0774. LOST CAT: BLACKISH brown; l g-i iair,'esix fees, aanswersIt Sassy. Lost approximately W weeks ago.around.58th Avenue and De-Palrias. (9441') 778-0404. -27-FOOT CARVER twin 1'qO-hp Mercitiiser. Runs great, good'fborfishing,"Ceranfield, air condition- ing, water heater, shower, head, new batteries, Sstereob.andtirfiichR ie! $10,000, or best offer. (941)778-1565.-- '- 19.74/1995,28-PLUS-foot Winner-hardlop custom cabin cruiser. Sleeps six comfortably, full head. 320-plus mile range. Fish & Cruise. radar,.loran, Furuno, fish finder, VHF,o,autopilot, -hailer.. 11.5-foot beam. Livew;ell fresh and saltwater wash down. Crusader 454/350 FWC. $30,000.00 firm. (941) 920-7249. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.- i .. . STUNNINGWATERFRONT i.El i :.? HOME w/50FT boat dock at Riviera Dunes on the Manatee River. Tile, marble flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,fireplace & tray ceilings. $1,899,500. Peggy Horlander, 932-7199 or Jody Shinn, 705-5704. 51184 w Fm m. TIDY ISLAND TOWNHOME Customized ENJOY SPECTACULAR SUNSETS, views "Eclipse" model, over 3100 SF of living of the bay, stunning skyline and Ughts of area, extended glass conservatory w/ Sarasota. This beachfront complex is many upgrades. Sarasota Baywaterfront close to St. Armand's Circle. $700,000. community, 24 hr. gated entry, pool and Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. tennis. $779,000. Ruth Lawler, 748-6300 509997 or 587-4623. 508295 ENJOY GORGEOUS SUNSETS from this 5BR home on Palma Sola Bay. Over 5,000 SF, elevator, game/exercise room, 4-car garage, pool area & boat dock. $3,500,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 507665 A BEACH LOVER'S DREAM in a Gulf front condo! 38R, granite countertops, eat-in break- fast area, marble floors, his & hers private master baths. $2;190,000. Jody Shinn, 748- 6300 or 7055704. 511155 SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT witf 5BR/4.5BA, pool and over 4300 SF. This home offers convenience to Gulf beaches. $1,800,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767.510882 BAYFRONT home w/full views of Terra Ceia Bay. 3-4BR/3BA, fireplace, family room & large pool area. Dock accommodates 60 ft. boat & a 13,000 Ib lift. $1,595,000. Jody Shinn, 748- 6300 or 705-5704.506922 EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY to remodel existing home or build new on this deepwater canal in Country Club Shores. $1,175,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. THE LOOP OF NW BRADENTON Fantastic pre-construction home in gated community. Open plan with 4-5BR/3BA, pool & 3 car garage. Oversized corner lot. $935,000. Jody Shinn, 705-5704. 511608 MAGICAL TROPICAL SUNSETS! 2BR/2BA top floor condo across Gulf Dr. from the beach. Turnkey furnished. $899,900. Barbara Jennings, 748-6300 or 773-0180. 509904 ELEGANCE & CHARM in gated Mariner's Cove. Beautiful water view from this 3BR/2BA condo w/lofffor a 4th BR/office. $825,000. Patty Brooks, 748-6300 or 545-1194. 511178 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this lot w/open water views of Palma Sola Bay. This property is being sold under appraised value. $550,000. Kathy Valente,748-6300 or 685-6767.507880 t. ['MaJdn M'I l .\S I, 5 t -- i. ~N, t..- i Wi e'- H f-at 6. st ,"-r.t Frvkt" hr tat 7.A r Wl PV wver I o Visit u...,iw.isldm i't. om Uul i I r"n L ESIAT[ I' s. -,-- .- . -. -. .- .. ...- ,r. --,: www.islander.org SSARASOTA BAYVIEW! SUPER LOCATION. * Duplex or.single family home * rt* located on Sarasota Bay "...lth '* gorgeous open water views of S....mangroves, Intracoastal and * bay. Home consists of 4BR/ * 4BA, newer kitchen and mas- S. ter bath with jacuzzi tub and * t wo boat docks with vacant lot * . .... on bay. Offered at $959,900. . KEY ROYALE HOME * Beautiful Key Royale h:.i'-: i * *with family room, formal di.- * * ing room and eat-in kitcr-.ii * Located on-the end ofc -,,i. al *and across the street from B:. * * New tile flooring and kit:hl-.r . * completely remodeled ** iil- * * cherry wood cabinets, c'r nj .:.:..'i..n :r i .: .II ll .:. r ii: ti.l * * 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.$199,500 & Inventory: * .' Deborah Thrasher " RE/MAX Excellence ". * (941)518-7738 S (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com * *** ** A*** ******* ** ** * "" Want personalized ser ice whilee you buys or sell property this sum mer? Let S Carol help make your : dream come true. 601.6 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton. (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floidamoves.,com ;i.llilll 1" ltih,'l~. r,, - .- ,, P-'' NEW LISTING Duplex, btDih units upda-~d ihrcouIghoui 2BER' 2BA upstairs and 1 BR/1 BA downstairs. Great Gulf view from upper unit. Centrally located. Asking price $538,000. Call for showing. Ted'Schlegel, 518-6117 or Barry Gould, 448-5500. L1AHND --"/" "^ 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 a "-',',, h PHONE: 941.778.6849*i OLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACATION 1C FAX: 941.779.1750 PROPERTIE LLC Licensed Real Estate Broker Ann Caron STUNNING WATERFRONT rii.me ... Tampa Bay views from every room. Two 25 ft. screened lanais, private beach, dock & boat lift. Chef's kitchen, elevator, loft/ office, home theatre system. $2,420,000. Barbara Jennings, 748-6300 or 773- 0180.510770 FR .11. . THE ISLANDER M AUG. 24, 2005 0 PAGE 27 !ISLA NDER CLA SS I F I E D S -20-FOOT SHAMROCK 1977 open fisherman with 1997 inboard, 302 Mustang V-8, newer trailer. $7,500, or best offer. Steve, (941) 504-8735. 27-FOOT HARBOR Craft, 350-cubic-inch engine, cuddy cabin, chart plotter, fish finder, S.S. radio, large cockpit. Excellent condition, reasonable. (941) 795-1947. 1994 PONTOON BOAT: 18-foot, 40-horsepower Yamaha. Very good condition. $3,900. (941) 792-8442. 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.cIce, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107., 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. OFFICE POSITION: Part time, knowledge of QuickBooks a plus. Reservations, general office work; Seahorse Beacth Resort, Longboat Key. Call for an appointmenti;(941) 383-2417. Fi(LL-TIME GOLF course maintenance. Mowiing, flymo ard wwedd-ieating. $8.50/hour'to start. Call (941) 778-4598 ' WANTED: SERVERS, PART-time, good pay with golf privileges. Call' Iey Royale Club,:'(941 )'778-3055. - CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT: Looking for energetic, reliable individual to assist doctor fulltime. Experience not necessary, will train. Call (941) 778-0722. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! * SALES * RENTALS * PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *- -i '"i Gulf Front Residence for Sale Stunning 2BR condo- minium. Margaritas and Jimmy Buifett music welcome vou to yolur piece of paradise, Team Pinnacle 877 169-4753 WUlww.flsrealer~ltikwrsgl:luno~cinC~ teampinnalefl Q yahooecor of".Iy MfiiiRealilty ~~~ Atimi.it Masts Imul~ I ihue iew ttif Oro ii iifg tfill V~~hti Tht (IIW :1U 4fod~t 'i h -m 4uifIlcf Asty Ni obweh 1--Mygo njul *yoa Ad I)f ~Ka J~'-or i~fl)f .-j1i* WANTED: PART-time cooks. Good pay with golf privileges. Call Key Royale Club, (941) 778-3055. 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 ,intermediates. Free skimboard use, with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. NEED A BABY-SITTER or pet-sitter? Eighth grade, 13-year old girl, very responsible. Great with animals and kids. Call Kendall, (941) 779-9783. WANT AN IRISH baby-sitter? Responsible, experienced 15-year old. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certified. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen will make and deliver sandbags to your Island residence. Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order. MALE PRACTICAL NURSE available for private duty. Excellent references. Contact Jeremy, (941) 735-2225. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. Latitude 27 fraporty Managemcnt, LLC Attn: Owners We need properties Annuals Seasonals CHARTING NEW LEVELS OF SERVICE 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Londboat Key 941.387,9004 Tracy@L27financial.con www.Latitude27.com INVESTORS: GREAT MONEY MAKER Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week Income will exceed your expectations. One year old BillrI!,l)A Enlljoy the SGonvenience of an Indoor elevator and 1* outside spiral staircase,. 3.,mliluly furnished and tiled throughout. Four-car garage, lush heated pool overlooking the bay, private dock and great fishing. SRelduc e $2,190,000. Virtual tour: www.flrealtour.co,0 /mlsO31305/realtor, x - MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, mainte- nance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent .references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed; insured. (941) 778-0944. GONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, Upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repairs and replacement. Sales, service, parts. E-mail metrohs@msn.com. (941) 730-1399. CLEAN POWER WASHING. Driveways, patio, concrete, pool decking, fences, boats and more. Satisfaction guaranteed. (941) 224-6627. NEW VISIONS: PAINTING, exterior/interior, pressure washing, waterproofing and restoration, handyman services, etc. We get 'er done for a good price! Call (941) 538-3052, local guys. GARAGE DOOR OVERSTOCK: Hurricane ready, quick turnaround and free estimates. Double- and single-car doors available. Service also available. (941) 484-0060. F/MI l Gulfstream Realty 0 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach YOU DESERVE PROFESSIONALISM AND EASE WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. Contact Annlque Lesage-Potocki to find out how S easy it can be. Call me at (941) 448-4939 Waterfront homes and conao's from IhN $500,000's. Properties In all areas - some with acreage. Call for details! Barbara Ragan 322-6203 or 545-6371 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 HI ber, Reattor (941) 713-9835 81 TON GROUP RLALTV FREE DELIVERY! do lo VOi r nia tl ~i ,*^1 ^r^P dolivv On Ailnn MuinaMai ll.- d, ....-. 1 1 Ld 1 1 . . . . . PAGE 28 N AUG. 24, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy'S Established in 1983 awn Celebrating 23 Years of Servi e Quality & Dependable Service. Call us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist 11 -.- Replacement Doors and Windows -_ Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 INWAGNER REALTY 217 CULF DIVE NODT1I IRDADENTON IeAWc. 'i34217 IHAOLD (SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com (j Bertraminm ges.cotm Digital Composite Studio 779 3937 Svwim suit Panoramas Advertise here and reach more-than 20,000 people weekly withnyour ad -for as little as $20! SThe Islander t l. Call 778-7978 A .de.. ise-l ,ere, al ,:,,,r ha We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoorair quality-UV, Hepa, Duct.sanitizing Maintenance (9411 746-4191 SOCEAN-AIRE CONDITIONING, INC. CAC1814449 ,THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE I massagein the peace; quiet and convenience of your home! NMore than 10 years on Anna Maria Island. SCall Nadia 941.795.0887 Anyone can take: - a picture. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 www.jackelka.c -ii ISLANDERCLAS IDS WEST COAST NUISANCE Wildlife Services: Critter problems and nuisances. Raccoons our specialty! Live trapped and relocated'. State licensed by FWC, (941) 778-3455, or mobile 24- hour emergency, 720-4152. RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS and maintenance: Over 20 years experience. Equability is our trademark. We will help you with your plan from start to finish. (941) 538-3520 or 448-1956. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Odd jobs, honey-do list, clean up, packing and moving, light hauling, hang pictures. How may I help you? Scott, (941) 538-0664. COMPUTER SERVICE and repair. Training, maintenance, virus and Spyware protection. Island native. Call John Baird with Matrix PC, (941) 708-6541. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER from Switzerland' offering private or group lessons in German or. French conversation and grammar. $10-20/hour. Call Nicole, (941) 705-0051. DRAPERY CURTAINS, valances, new dresses from your own material. Also, alterations. Call (941) 778-5153. DESIGNATED DRIVER for hire. Your car driven while you relax and enjoy. $10/hour. Call Joe, (941) 795-7370. HANDYMAN SERVICE: DRYWALL, :painting,. cabinets, tile, lots of "other" jobs. References, free estimates. Call Drew Hudson, conscientious handyman, (941) 812-5073. MARK SCAPEROTTA .Power Washing: Residential, marine, RV. Best price, quality and. service guaranteed. Let me give you a little sparkle! .:.' Licensed and insured. (941) 544-1066. SEWING: CALL Narci for all your sewing needs. Affordable and professional. (941) 778-5892. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration: SCommercial 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. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates 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 appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941 ) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, .5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441, .. ., -. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and inslallalion. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941)-729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066.. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Is- land references. Bill, (941) 795-5100.- JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTIONRemodejing contractors. Ii-house plan designs-. State licensed and insured. i Manyl Iland rireferences. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow. at: .ateir itmeters. (FL#RF003811.8) (941.) 778-3924 or:778-4461:... TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. " ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths., Free estimates. License #CGCO61519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.:- !- - CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In- sured. Member of Better Business Bureau, Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. "Copyrighted Material, .Syndicated Content " Available from Commercial News Providers" M" 0" 4 :r.MIzEIMPR mad I Continue I THE ISLANDER U AUG. 24, 2005 U PAGE 29 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 restoration. Quality- work. Over 20 years experience. Insured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming:.Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Call (941) 795-1947. Lic#RR0066450. OVER THIRTY YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 932-7580 or cell, 518-3316. COMPLETE ROOFING A to Z. Your best choice for roofing. Fully insured, license #CCC-057523. Gerald Cagnolatti, roofing contractor. (941) 224-2184. HOME IMPROVEMENT: Repair, painting, tile. Local references. 25 years experience. Call John, (941) 778-3713. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 6r 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. Managed 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 TV, washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/j weekly or $6,000/monthl[y Catl 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay. rr'cofi.. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/1BA 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 living area. Gated community with heated pool, tennis, elevator and protected deep-water boat dock. Call Dave Moynihan, Realtor/owner, (941) 778-2246 or 720-0089.. 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. SEASIDE BUNGALOW: Summer rates $1,800/ month, $500/week. One short block to Anna Maria City Pier. Very cute! 2BR/1BA, pet friendly. Call Maureen (941) 778-0542 or 730-0587 for more information. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA luxury condo, downtown river-front Bradenton. Great view, gated community. $1,250/morth. (941) 720-1712. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA furnished condo. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,700/ month. (708) 532-2149. SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus community, 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. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $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. HOLMES BEACH: DEEP sailboat water on canal with dock. 3BR/2BA updated home, new kitchen with granite countertop. Water views, walk to beach. Annual. (941) 545-6118. COMMERCIAL SPACE: 1,600 sf on Gulf Drive, next to Holmes Beach shopping center. Available Sept. 1. (941) 778-2694. CORTEZ COTTAGE: Breezy, quiet area. Fully furnished, no pets, nonsmoking. $850/month or $500/week, includes utilities. Two-person maxi- mum. (941) 778-8168. www.divefish.com. HOW TOPLACE 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 ai 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. 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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 I5404 Marina Drive T ISlan der Phone: 941 778-7978 iHolmes Beach FL34217 I Is u l e E-mail classifieds@islander.org L --- - - - - - - -; -- - -_ James King L' Painting & Renovation _i For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & 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 & DESIGN, INC. SFaux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Z11 SCREENIsEISeeI RESCREENING POOL CAGES, LANAIS, ETC. (941) 962-0395 Free Estimates 3-Year Warranty with Complete Rescreens We use only professional equipment and #1 quality Phifer screen MC & Visa Accepted Financing Available Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. -: -. mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. -.--:-.' Call Junior, 807-1015 Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? Call Michelle or Steve today! - : JELrWEN. 6 is f WINDOWS a DOoKS t Impact Windows Sand Doors SExclusive Distributor Weatherside, LLC b 1 r g1 941-730-5045 .... -.'. .. .. *. 0. 0 I 0 I ." J .- , * 0 SWATERIN("G RESTRICTIONS S 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. * * >- Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): * Wednesday and Sunday. f* Irrigation not allowed front 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- r igation with treated waste water allowed any time.) > Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long * as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the car on the lawn to wash!) Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors. is al- 0 lowed for ten minutes daily. >- Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- Sted any day. SQuestions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. 00000000000 0.00 000@000 PAGE 30 M AUG. 24, 2005 T THE ISLANDER ISA N I E C iL A SI I F I E D RENALS oninud-ENALS Continue RENALSCntne HOME EXCHANGE in United Kingdom: 2BR cot- tage, heated, appliances, situated on beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. Drive 40 minutes to historic York, two hours to Scotland, three-hour train ride to London. Exchange required Oct. 31 to Nov. 14. Return.exchange dates open. Call U.K., 011-44- 1580-852231, or e-mail adrem@fsmail.net. MONTHLY RENTAL: Holmes Beach duplex. 2BR/ 1BA, one unit with pool. (941) 448-0596. OFF-SEASON DEALS: Furnished Perico Bay Club villa, 2BR/2BA, garage, $1,000/month; Palma Sola townhouse, 2BR/2BA, boat slip and pool, $990/ month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. LOVELY ISLAND 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished home with dining room and den. Available 2005-06. Now, $1,950/month. See at http://Groups.MSN.com/ TwinPalmsAnnaMaria/rent.MNSW for all rates. (941) 778-5522. SHORT WALK to pier: 1 BR/1BA. Take a short walk to the bayfront or to the warm Gulf waters. $850/ month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA half duplex, $1,250/. month; 2BR/2BA home,,$1,650/month; 2BR/2BA home on-canal, $2,000/month; 3BR/2BA home on canal, $2,000/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A., (941) 778-2291, or e-mail: Jason@ betsyhills.com. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/1.5BA Holmes Beach, $825/month; 2BR/2BA riverfront condo, $1,250/ month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details. DIRECT GULFFRONT HOME: Elevated 2BR/2BA with pristine beach right out your back door. Call Island Real Estate, ,(941) 778-6066. -o I-,-k I~n~l 9 ~ hQ ROOMMATE WANTED: 104 31st St., Holmes Beach. Private bath, mostly furnished, across street from Gulf. $590/month, includes all utilities. Call Bill, (941) 518-4222. SHORELINE TO SHORELINE: 1BR/1.5BA plus den with wood beams and natural light in the heart of Anna Maria. $850/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. SEASONAL/ANNUAL 2BR/1 BA apartment for rent in Bradenton Beach. Adorable, newly renovated, furnished. Walk to beach: (941) 778-1919. ANNUAL RENTALS:-1BR/1BA upstairs apartment, quiet side-street location, $675/month, plus utilities. Charming upstairs efficiency, Gulffront, $775/ month, plus utilities. First, last, security required for both apartments. No pets. Anna Maria Realty Inc. (941) 778-2259. 1BR/1BA GROUND-FLOOR condo: Gulffront, 55- plus complex in Holmes Beach. Two pools. Now available through January. Two-month minimum. $1,800/month. (941) 747-8454. TWO 1BR/1BA, APARTMENTS: One furnished near Bradenton Beach, $750/month; second is near downtown Sarasota, $650/month. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. SHORT STROLL to warm Gulf waters: 2BR/2BA, recently remodeled, elevated duplex in quiet north- Holmes Beach. $1,100/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. ANNUAL LEASE: UNFURNISHED 1BR in City of Anna Maria, near Gulf. $725/month, plus utilities. First, last, security, nonsmoking. '(941) 778-5439. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 Screen REAL ESTATE SOF ANNA MARIA --:-'? www.greenreal.com WESTBAY POINT & Moorings: 2BR/2BA end unit with beautiful views.. Newly updated interior decor and furnishings. Please call (616) 676-1941 to view. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 Swww.surfside-realty.us a, ,, ;OD O iCO Prvt ut w eshpa h w r-inig IMG RE RSR nsl o del atsi rvIet-uc e rc ai.Bethaigbat na rnulstig #:r6AV A AIN PRQL T clgBryGudg4850) rTdShlgl( -11)*LcnsdRa. stt rkr n ao ,. a ;'", .... ...' '. . .., , $279,900 IN NORTHWEST BRADENTON! SHELL POINT- Lovely, well-maintained 3BR/ BREATHTAKING 2BR/2BA condo with 2-3BR/2BA home located in desirable area of 3BA in private secluded area. Beautiful new breathtaking view of Gulf and beach. Deeded Bradenton. Great schools. Mother-in-law suite kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Non-age re- beach access. Upstairs unit with parking complete with kitchen and bath. Must see to stricted. Deeded. Carport. $409,000. Call Cindy below. $925,000. Contact Quentin Talbert, ip ,nr "Ispan L 'I J U A^^ nI dl I I 0"9 84770 appreciate. UDial" Debbie Diual at 778-4800 or 400-1172. *9 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. Sat (941) 3U54-617061 UIUor IckdMahe, I7-78-6 i. BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX- Fixer upper or build new. 2BR/1BA each side, across street from Gulf. Zoned R-3, lot size 55x100. $775,000. Call Dave VandeVrede at (941) 725- 4800. i i o-"-ouu. 77 .8- 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. ATTENTION INVESTORS You can be creative and utilize over 11,400 sf of land zoned duplex, currently with single family structure. This is an attractive site with 182 feet of frontage on .Marina Drive in quiet Bay Palms subdivision. Remove structure for two unique townliouses for the individualist buyers or refurbish. You decide! $775,000. M ar uMaria S SINCE 1957 " "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin. Lic. Real Eslale Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com WATCH THE SUNRISE from your deck: 2BR/2BA spacious bayview home in Anna Maria City.'$1,400/ month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL: 2BR/1 BA CONVENIENTLY located near shopping, postioffice and beach. Great back yard. Quiet, friendly: neighbors... First, :last,: ,security required. Garbage, lawn service.included $875/ month. (941) 360-0618. ANNUAL: ANNA MARIA -Gulffrornt home. Very unique. Furnished 3BR/2BA with garage. $2,450/ month, utilities included. (941) 776-1789. ANNUAL RENTAL: Lovely 1BR apartment in Bradenton Beach. Steps to the beach, shopping and restaurants. $750/month. First, last, plus $300/ security. (941) 778-4451. 1BR APARTMENT: CLOSE to beach with water views. Sleeps four. Quiet area. $500/week or $1,850/month. Nonsmoking. (9,41) 779-0420. ANNUAL: ANNA MARIA: newly remodeled 2BR near Rod & Reel Pier. $800/month, plus utilities. No pets. (941) 778-6088. 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. N,7 L L I -r -I I I I MIR I 'THE ISLANDER. *AUG. 24, 2005 0 PAGE 31 REALESTTE ontnuedI= EALESTTE Cntiued lrLORIA, UT-F-SATE EALESTTE HOLMES BEACH: 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. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY includes real estate and owner's separate living quarters. $729,000; Call Fred for details. Real Estate Mart, (941). 756-1090. NORTH ANNA -MARIA: Adorable cottage with views-of the bay! $425,000. Please call:Maureen, Green Real.Estate; (941) 778-0455. FAMILY COMPOUND: Centrally located in Braden- ton on.private lake. Consists of one new 5BR/ 2.5BA, 3,200-sf home: one 5BR,2BA older home; 1BR cottage;: separate building lot. $1,100,000. Real Estate Mart, (941).756-1090. .,:. : WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR.2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $850,000. (941) 779-1512. - LONGBOAT: UNIQUE 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, located on the north end in historic village. Has.400 sf main bedroom suite with sun deck, wet bar, wine cooler, 15-foot ceilings and lots of French doors and private entrance. $729,900. Real Estate Marl, (941) 756-1090. .. i .: -: : BOAT SLIP: WANTED to buy along 85th Street or Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (407) 230-3902. RUNAWAY BAY CONDOi Rarely available 2BR/ 2BA. Remodeled-kitchen, completelyrepainted in- terior. Air conditioner two years old. Reduced to $399,900. Don't wait! Call Harold Small, Wagner Realty, (941) 7411-1768 or 778-2246. THE ISLANDER. The best news on.Anna Maria Island since 1992. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Sunday, Aug. 28.203 75th St., Holmes Beach. Call Smith Realtors, (941) 778-0777; ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT lot. Best lot on Anna Maria Island. 110-feet of direct beach frontage on the-north end of Anna Maria. Call owner/Realtor, (941) 228-6086 for more information. WATERFRONT: COLONY Cove, Ellenton. 2BR/ 2BA turnkey furnished. 55-plus, marina, pools, pets OK. $27,500. (941) 721-4890. DUPLEX WITH Pool on 9,600-sf lot in Holmes Beach. Zoned R2. Sold as is. Great investment. $895,000. Owner, (941) 448-0596. METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$. Buy direct from manufacturer. 20 colors in stock with all accesso- ries. Quick turn around! Delivery available. Toll free, (888) 393-0335. NORTH.CAROLINA: cool mountain air, views, streams, homes, cabins, acreage. Free brochure, mountain property, (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Escape the heat in the cool beautiful peaceful mountains of western N.C. mountains. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealtV.com. Call for free brochure, (800) 841-5868. HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE 1,488 builder's lots in fast growing areas, Florida and Arkansas. From $11,000. Buy one or buy.them all! (954) 319-7954 or (954) 661-6509. BUY GEORGIA properties www.farmandtimber.com. Sell your property in one hour! www.sellfarmland.com. SPECIAL OFFERS pre-construction opportunities Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina. From $199,000- $2,000,000. www.beachclubinvestments.com (877) BCI-5020. Flexible -financial options provided by www.allpointe.com. Free prequalification. NORTH CAROLINA Mountains 3.43 acres on mountain top, view, trees, waterfall and large pub- lic lake nearby, $49,500. Owner, (866) 789-8535, www.nc77.com. SELL YOUR HOME INSTANTLY AND FOR FULL VALUE! More for your property guaranteed! Try with no cost or commitment. (800) 462-1428. NEW RELEASE 20-percent discount for reservation holders only. Coastal Georgia gated, deep-water access. Wooded, lagoon and golf course. homesites. Call for reservation information, (877) 266-7376. GEORGIA BEAUTY! New home in Ballground, Governor's Preserve, 4,416-sf brick and frame, two- car garage, 4 BR/3.5BA, custom cabinets,, granite countertops, island with custom design bar, view from family room. 9-foot ceiling in living room, hardwood floor, stacked stone fireplace to ceiling, large deck, full basement, swimming, tennis. Must see! $411,000. By owner, (706) 253-4121 or (770) 894-1988. See it at www.usnewspapers.com/ballground. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer blowout! 24 by 24, $3,850; 36 by 40, $6,090; 48 by 90, $13,890. Must sell! Call Bob, (800) 863-9128. L II- -~'~lr~' i "I~ rr- :i,:r--._-7~ ;7-7"~~ '" 1, --;; 4 ~Si '~; ~ PAGE 32 0 AUG. 24, 2005 M THE ISLANDER p I . I1 "Copyrighteid'Mate ral SyndicatedContent % Available from Commercial NewsProviders" I I 4w Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe tothe "best 0- C ~- 41 -77 A' i is or r s ard. 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH AN 1941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com S, .. www.wagnerrealty.com 401"gi4g Peo.ple .oiSu Si"w 939 -- i F IM_ .CIIII1~~L Cld' reatiw1/d ir peiI qt f/ t RIVER FRONT HOME Magnificent balcony views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from this spacious 4BR/2.5BA 3,8.00 sf home. Upgraded eat-in kitchen, granite counter tops and island. Living/dining room, brick wood-burning fireplace and stunning marble floors. 10,000 Ib boat lift. Richard Horton, 778-2246. $995,900. SARASOTA BAYFRONT Gated entry provides privacy for tris 3BR 2tBA SI Arrriands rnome. Floor to celinrg windows Separate gueIt. le. Pool. -pa. doclk- and tbol lift Dee Dee Burke. 383-57; '276667 . 05 500 rJ 0C Ii Orlii , ... 1 ^!^ Ill*l; ISLAND TOWN HOME Newl .:conslrucle,3 :3B 2BA lo', inh.:.,e .-lleitng 1.725 SI of living area A forrner model, ins unii has rnmerou. cusionr lea,-ie" Healed puool. private garage and near Beach Da'.e M.loyniran, 7-7&-2246. 0509928. $599 900 jo ~3 ~ .e .#-. ""~ VILLAS AT HOMES BEACH E.clusive. galed encl9'e .-I jusl nine tu!Yvnricries being curnsrluct.1d on the lrvciC-la :.t:3CI s1-0l piU lus. wcar grrag-m Marble rifi Arln tlfc-r-, oc-urmelat hfiien, Marktied in coiunl:tiijrn ,wito i J R alt,. Karrn 7 77P "-.14E. ('9 39. i.2.loioc ojnl OJ IH H I VI-VSt.; l.h ,.Ucl l -r'.. r-i Longt:.atl K'., and S.ariola :k-', lirne CornIdo wilh 2BF: 2BA plus ren Enjov, naIure at IIs beSt' Suirsei'l. bDrd rIle, dolphins plain ng. Near Deaches I.MG Academy. cultural e.venis.. Carol Greern.ald .51-0670 # 510999. $52E5.000. 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From $250.000 THE LAKES Ultra modern upda.ls.i Originally 2BR 2B4 inc 1e I.,. -m.all baths are now large balhs iin |lacuz:i and spacious shower An deco kitchen with sol.d surace-counter tope Ouality condo' BecKy Smith or Eli Starreln. 778-2246 $215.000 I o - c - M .-. I I If - |