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Skimming the news .. Anna Maria Island map in this issue, page 16. Anna Maria The Islander Butterfly help, page 25. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 44 Sept. 7, 2005 FREE at dea door' Island native, wife survive Hurricane Katrina By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Island native Scott Blackwell and his wife Diana stared death in the face and lived. Scott Blackwell grew up on Anna Maria Island and graduated from Manatee High School. His mother once had a beauty salon in- the Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach. When he moved to Waveland,' Miss., about 25 miles west of Biloxi. he was already' accustomed to hurricane \warnings and evacuations. "Waveland reminded me of old Bradenton Beach," said Scott, who opened a graphic art studio 10 years .ago in the artist's colony then developing along Mississippi's Gulf Coast. After he and Diana got the w\ warning that Hurricane Katrina had grown from a Category 1 to a Category 4 hurricane, they wisely decided to head inland and got a room at a motel 12 miles from the shore. At the same motel were a few police officers, firemen and sheriff's deputies, and.about 175 people v ho thought they'd be safe from nature's wrath. Older residents who went through Hurricane Camille in 1957 said the storm surge could never get that far. Scott and Diana figured they'd be safe and sound that far from the raging waters. They were wrong. "We heard Sunday morning it was a Category 5, but by then it was too late to leave. I thought we were far enough away, but the water started to rise in the parking lot and people started to get a little worried," said Scott. When the storni surge burst through the ground- floor doors and air-conditioning units, Scott knew they were in trouble. First-floor occupants moved to the sec- ond floor as the water soon engulfed all the vehicles in According ' to the : Blackwells, this man lost ' his house, : : - mother and .. . a niece in the storm. $ He now lives " under a canopy, i drinking _ beer and trying to cope with the. catastrophe. Islander - Photo: Courtesy Loren Ryan Scont and Diana Blackwell stand in front of all that remains of their. screen-printing business in Waveland, Miss. Isilnder Photo: Courtesy Loren Ryan the parking lot, and reached within a few inches of the second floor. Scott estimated the water rose about 16 feet and that was 12 miles inland from the coast. After the \ inds hit 162 mph. some people, espe- cially the elderly occupants of the motel, started to' panic. "People were frantic. I had to stay calm because other people were starting to really panic. I figured if they saw someone who was calm, they'd relax. Ijust started telling everyone we'd be OK," said Scott, who is a member of the Waveland Planning and Zoning Board. ''But we were very worried that we'd drown," he added. The group made plans to head to the roof if the water breached the second floor. "We started to see bodies floating.by, including some people who were still alive. One guy had tied his boat to a tree and it just floated up with the water. He swam over to his house, got the boat started and res- cued 16 people from the current, but he couldn't get all of them. It was like a giant river flowing past the mo- tel." "Definitely scary," said Diana, who admitted that she wanted to panic, but kept up a good front for the others who were "losing it." When the waters receded, everyone expected help to arrive soon, but no one came. Only a few rescue vehicles looking for dead bodies showed up. "Nobody came to give us anything, no one came to tell us what to do." said Scott.. No cars nr trucks worked,there as no electricity, no order. no cleanup crews, no water,'no toilets and no. food. "I suddenly realized we were on our own if we wanted to live," said Scott. He and a few other people made it across the tree- and debris-littered road to a supermarket thathad been torn apart by wind and water. They took essential food items for 175 people, mostly ribs and steaks, water and canned goods. "We took what we needed to survive," said Scott. "Other people, both black and white, just looted every- thing. They cleaned out a jewelry store and I saw People carting away refrigerators and other appliances from a Sears store. It was disgusting." In a stroke of luck, Scott had packed a gas grill in his car that Diane had given him as a present. Amaz- ingly, even after being under water, the grille still worked and had a full tank of gas. "I started cooking for 175 people. I thought I'd only have to cook for a day or two, but I ended up cook- ing for four days. We made sure everyone got at least one hot meal and we took care of the elderly, the kids and babies first. Most of the people were in a daze. They didn't understand what had happened to them." Scott admits that he didn't want to understand what had happened, but he had to learn the truth about his business and the couple's home. By Wednesday, the National Guard had cleared - much of the road leading back to Waveland. Scott got a ride from a friend who had stored.his vehicle much farther inland. He and Diana got within two miles of downtown Waveland before debris blocked the road. They walked the remaining distance. "I was not prepared for what I saw," said Scott. "I "People were frantic. I had to stay calm because other people were starting to really panic. I figured if they saw someone who was calm, they'd relax." Sco ff /BAcktell PLEASE SEE KATRINA, NEXT PAGE rr~ra~ 'I I ~ ~ ~' I II I'I ti~tq~t .I I II 19 "'' I II- PAGE 2 M SEPT. 7, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Katrina devastation explained CONTINUED FROMPAGE 1 knew there'd be damage, but what I saw looked like some- one had dropped an atomic bomb on Waveland. It looked like those pictures you see of Hiroshima after the bomb. There was,literally, nothing left of the beachfront houses and businesses except a few concrete slabs." One wealthy businessman.had built a $2 million waterfront mansion that was advertised as "hurricane proof," said Scott. "It wasn't and it isn't there any- more." For a 25-mile stretch along Mississippi's Gulf Coast, Katrina had turned a once thriving tourist economy into nothing more than a large scrap heap of concrete dust, wood timbers and mud. "Everything is gone," said Scott. "It's hard for people here to understand by just seeing what little is left on television. You have to experience it first hand. We're still in shock." The scope of damage is unimaginable, according to the Blackwells. Highways were moved off their foundations. Railroad tracks were pushed 20 feet. A five-foot bed of mud covered the roads. Where once office buildings and residences stood, only a pile of brick rubble or water-logged timber remains. Elegant casinos built to take millions of dollars from gambling- hungry tourists are reduced to millions of pieces of wood and mortar, pulverized like some gigantic ham- mer pounding rocks into dust.' "It'g unbelievable, unimaginable," said Diane. Scott suggested that Islanders who think they could ride out a storm with the force of Katrina should think again. A storm like Katrina would "wipe out the entire Island," he said. People who chose to stay on the Island through Hurricane Charley last year would now be pushing up daisies, if the storm hadn't made a sudden move to the right near Port Charlotte, he predicted. "I grew up here. I love this Island, but don't think for a minute that those winds and waves like Katrina would leave anything standing on this Island or leave anybody alive. The storm surge for Katrina was 35 feet," he said. "And it moved 20 miles inland." That would have meant water in downtown Bradenton and likely farther east if the storm had We're bcafr ':: ----_ ".2_.? ."- ^ -~~~~~~~ "^ Tyris' jin- '~f ;.r3,~~~-~-:I~ ;{ a-: ' -T.--; ~- ~/ ,2 Continental Bistro You'll love our Beef Wellington. A tender filet mignon, topped with Chef Damon's pate, wrapped in puff pastry, baked golden and served with Bordelaise sauce. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees, specials and other favorites. I -e~l I\-\r (ii~rI l's \f Se~ BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 u-I~a w- ri- -7 esesW-r" )L, aseebs .I Jes.5 The supermarket across the road from the motel where the Blackwell's sought refuge from Hurricane Katrina was nearly pulverized by the storm's fury. Islander Photo: Courtesy Loren Ryan pushed up through the Braden River. After discovering their worst fears about their home and business-were true, Scott and Diane still had nowhere to go but back to the motel, and still cut off from the outside world. Finally, on Wednesday, someone got a generator going and those with cell phones were able to charge their batteries and start calling. Diane got on the phone and reached Scott's .iN.ter in Bradenton. "I said, 'Don't ask how we are, just get in a truck and come get us,'" she said. Scott's brother-in-law Greg and friend Loren Ryan jumped in a van and drove niiontop to Mississippi, reaching the stranded couple Thursday evening. "We just cried to see,them," said Diane. "They were the most beautiful sight." SThe couple grabbed what they had and tumbled in the van, overjoyed at the prospect of finally being able to take a bath after five days and getting out of their hell hole. "We were starting to smell a little stinky," said Scott. "I sure was happy to see Greg and Loren, but a lot of people, especially the elderly, weren't so lucky. They had no place to go, no one to help them. When we left, the Red Cross and FEMA still hadn't shown up. They are still stuck there waiting for help, and the TV media doesn't seem to care about Mississippi. All you hear about is New Orleans." 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Ask seller for details All credit plans subject to normal cred policies Participating Dealers only Energy Star' Logo, the Symbol for Energy Efficiency. li ,................ Ia II -MEM MMMIM I - - finally arrived with food and water. For Scott and Diane, however, reaching Bradenton and the Island was like their deliverance. "We were looking at death's door back in Missis- sippi," said Scott, "but we survived. I felt I did a stu- pid-thing by not evacuating completely, but no one fig- ured the storm surge would get that far inland. On the other hand, I did a very good thing being able to cook for 175 people for five days and helping them survive." A friend has given them an apartment in Braden- ton Beach to use for the next few months, while they sort out their lives. Their future looks neither bright nor clear. "The support system here for us has been great, but I still think of those people back in Mississippi who weren't so lucky. It's nice to be here, but I still worry about them and the economy. How will we rebuild? What's the first step?" For Diane, Vermont looks like a good place to live, but Scott said he's got to go back and see what can be salvaged, from. their home, which thankfully wasn't destroyed, just under water for 12 hours. He's also going to try to help rebuild the city. "I don't know what's going to happen, but I feel a responsibility." He and Diane admitted they are still "in shock" from their experience, but one day soon will have to face the reality of their future. The economy of the Biloxi area has been destroy ed. perhaps for a long, long time. "I'm self-employed and Diane worked just part- time at the post office. I don't know if we'll start over again back in Mississippi, but-I do know I've got to go back." Safe now in Bradenton Beach, both Diane and Scott said they now pay very close attention to weather forecasts and hurricane predictions. If even a tropical storm is forecast to come ashore anywhere near Anna Maria Island, "We'll be-on I-75 heading to Vermont that same day," said Diane. For messages of good will'or offers of assistance, Scott and Diane can be reached -at 720-7670, or mail and e-mail in care of the Blackwells can be addressed to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, or news@islanderprg. For how you can help Katrina victims, see page 8. THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 3 Tourism vs. red tide, schools, gas, nature By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island tourism this past summer could easily be all things to all people. Island accommodation owners and managers reported a very mixed bag of oc- cupancy for the summer tourist season. While. June and July tourism appeared to be the same as or better than last year, the red tide, beach renourishment, Hurricane Katrina, high gas prices and the early August start for Florida schools all contrib- uted to a "slow" month for Island tourism. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Execu- tive Director Mary Ann Brockman said she's had good reports of summer tourism from members, but the La- bor Day weekend was shaping up to be "soft." Brockman noted a number of factors that may have affected August tourism. "July was very good for our members, but the Florida kids went back to school in early August," she observed, comparing it as the "Grinch who stole sum- mer vacation." Indeed, summer is a traditional month for Florida families to head to the Island, but two years ago, the Florida Legislature mandated that school start in early August instead of the traditional day after Labor Day opening. "We've lost a lot'of family business from that," Brockman said. Island gas nearly runs dry :Panic buying caused by rumors of a gasoline short- age due to Hurricane Katrina sent Island motorists scur- rying to the pumps over the Labor Day weekend, but at least one of the.Island's four gas stations had:fuel the entire weekend. While pumps ran dry at three stations, the Pure Oil station in Holmes Beach was able to offer at least pre- mium-grade gasoline the entire weekend, but that sup- ply was running low on Tuesday. But tanker trucks were coming to the Island, refut- ing fears that gas would not be available. The Ready Citgo at 3015 Gulf Drive in Holmes . Beach got a delivery Monday and its pumps were open for business. The Circle K-76 in Bradenton Beach ran out Friday evening, but it also got a delivery during the week- end and was back selling gas by late Monday evening. Jesse's Island Store in Holmes Beach had only premium-grade gas for much of the weekend, but had run out by Monday afternoon. A fuel tanker was sched- uled to make a delivery Tuesday afternoon. Viens helps feds Accused drug dealer David Viens of Holmes Beach turned the tables on his alleged supplier last week as he aided federal authorities in arresting Adrian Duarte of Kansas on felony charges of trafficking in marijuana. Viens, the former owner of the Beach City Market on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, was arrested in January 2005 on federal drug charges, including pos- session of marijuana within 1,000 feet of Anna Maria Elementary. At that time, Viens lived at 129 49th St. in Holmes Beach. While Viens was formally arraigned in March, fed- eral authorities never set a court date, and Viens appar- ently has cooperated with officials in an effort to get a reduced sentence. According to federal officials, Viens agreed to contact Duarte in early August to make a marijuana delivery of 300 pounds to Viens in Bradenton, When Duarte tried to deliver the marijuana to Viens Aug. 30 at the Shorewalk rental condominiums on 46th Avenue West in Bradenton, law enforcement officers swooped in and arrested Duarte. Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies say the case is ongoing. While no court date for Viens has been set, he has been allowed to move his principal address from Holmes Beach to Lake Okeechobee City. Viens used his Holmes Beach house as collateral for bail when arrested in January. But having a-good summer tourist season could also depend upon location. Accommodations along the beachfront in Holmes Beach appear to have taken the brunt of any tourism decline due to red tide and beach renourishment. "August was the worst I've ever seen and we've been here 30 years," said Jeff Gerry of the White Sands. Resort in Holmes Beach. The beach renourishment project with its accom-- panying pipes and equipment ran right in front of the White Sands during late July and August, he noted. In addition, the red tide problem didn't help. "And school started early, so we lost a lot of families," he added. Gerry did note that June and July were better than normal months for visitor arrivals. While he expected Labor Day to be a sellout at the White Sands, his advance reservations were slow for that weekend: After that, "the next three weeks look very slow," he said. Up in Anna Maria, where beach renrourishment hasn't even started, Nigel Brown of Anna Maria Beach Cottages, said his August arrivals have been "very good. Better than last year." He acknowledged, however, that last August the Island was threatened by two hurricanes, which didn't Help tourism. And with the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, advance reservations for September are a bit slow, he observed. "Whenever there's a hur- ricane around, people don't think about a vacation and, this September doesn't look as good as last year." At the same time, reservations from European and United Kingdom visitors for late October and early November are steady. "When they ask me the best time to come, I always tell them late October. The weather turns nice and prices are down. Hopefully, they've been listening," he said. At Surfside Econolodge and Club Bamboo in Bradenton Beach, manager Marge Moran said red.tide has really hurt business during July and August, while June was a fairly good month for occupancy. "This is'the longest period for red tide I've ever seen," she said. "It's really affected us, and you have to tell people before they come, otherwise they get very irate. We have to be honest." She also noted that advance reservations for Labor Day weekend were slow. On Friday, she said the resort is normally sold out for the holiday weekend, but a number.of units were still available. S"Hopefully, we'll have a lot of walk-in traffic," she said. Red tide combined with rising gas prices and the effects of Hurricane Katrina could all-be contributing to the apparent slowdown. PLEASE SEE TOURISM, NEXT PAGE i, ;U',.'.. lb losmemsgMS4 --- ,An .... ------ Holding Work crews from Goodloe Marine have been leveling the recently pumped sand on the beach near 35th Street in Holmes Beach and getting ready to install more pipe south to Bradentori Beach, while waiting for the company dredge to resume renourishment operations. In the background is the pier at the Manatee County Public Beach. Islander photo: Rick Catlin Katrina stalls beach renourishment By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Emergency beach renourishment efforts have been halted by the effects of Hurricane Katrina as the Goodloe Marine dredge was forced to retreat to safer waters near Anna Maria's Bayfront Park about 10 days ago. 'As of Friday, Sept. 2, the dredge had not yet re- turned to its station off the northwest coast of the Island to. resume pumping sand to the beach. Goodloe Marine crews had worked feverishly to renourish the beach before the hurricane was predicted to pass near Anna Maria, and had reached near the 35th Street beach access in Holmes Beach south of the Manatee County Beach before the project was tem- porarily halted. Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker praised Goodloe for rearranging its sched- ule so that renourishment would be past the Manatee Public Beach by the Labor Day weekend. "They've worked very hard with us and the Corps to have that beach done by Labor Day," Hunsicker said. "It was a great effort." He said he expected the dredge to be back in posi- tion this.past weekend and dredging operations should resume some time this week, but he did not have a spe- cific date. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave Goodloe Marine 120 days to complete renourishment after the contract was.awarded in early June, but added contin- gencies for weather and other delays. Goodloe was scheduled to start dredging and pumping operations in late June, but the company waited until July 5 to begin after a number of Holmes Beach accommodation owners asked Goodloe to hold off until after the busy July 4 weekend. Ben Goodloe of Goodloe Marine has said previ- ously the job would be completed on time depending upon the weather. Efforts to reach Goodloe Marine for comment on when the dredge might resume pumping sand from the borrow area to the beach were unsuccessful. Efforts to reach- the Corps for comment on the dredging were also unsuccessful. S t tt t. - PAGE 4 M SEPT. 7, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Red tide remains; 'dead zone' may have dissipated The red tide bloom that has plagued the waters off Southwest Florida apparently was not dissipated by Hurricane Katrina's passage in the Gulf of Mexico, although the infamous "dead zone" may have been somewhat dispersed. Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory last week reported, "The red tide affecting the Florida Gulf Coast appears not to have been dissipated by Hurricane Katrina. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Insti- tute reports variable concentrations from Lee County north to Pinellas County. Sarasota Bay samples varied from low to medium to high throughout last week. Offshore conditions reflect a very complicated distri- bution of red tide ranging from low to medium to high, depending on the depth and distance from shore." FWRI scientists concurred., stating that "Hurricane Katrina appears to have produced enough turbulence to mix the water column and alleviate low-oxygen-condi- tions offshore but not enough to disrupt the bloom ei- ther inshore or offshore. Distribution of Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, remains patchy, with high concentrations found at selected inshore locations in Pinellas, Sarasota and Lee counties. "Several fish kills consisting mainly of large red drum were reported this week along Pinellas County beaches, and large numbers (more than 1,000 since Aug. 27) of dead red drum were reported from the lower Tampa Bay area; mild respiratory irritation was reported at Anna Maria Island." Beachgoers and bay watchers along Anna Maria Island reported large numbers of dead fish throughout the weekend anda lingering smell of dead fish. Red tide is a naturally occurring marine organism that inexplicably "blooms" periodically. The blooms can cause fish kills and respiratory irritation in humans. The current red tide outbreak has been found sporadi- cally off Southwest Florida since December 2004. Perhaps the lone good note on red tide and Hurri- cane Katrina comes from the apparent diffusion of the "dead zone," a suspected 2,000-square-mile swath of sea bottom from Sarasota to Hernando counties in the Gulf that has exhibited a tremendous loss of life due to a red tide outbreak that was pushed to the bottom and suffocated marine life there. With the high surf associated with the then-Cat- egory 5 hurricane's passage far to the west, the waters were stirred enough to dilute the red tide lurking near the bottom, scientists believe. "The effect from Hurricane Katrina on the bottom mortality zone is being monitored by FWRI this week Five-star smile Principal Kathy Hayes accepted the "Five Star School Award," ea ,in td fr dic second year by Anna Maria Elementary School, at a recent Manatee County School District board nicftinii AME is among nine elemen- tary schools in the county to re. ( i-e tIl a'ardfirom the Florida Dcparnieni of Education based on its volun- teers, business partnerships, family involvement, active Sc hool Adi Lisory Council and student community service. "Its wonderful to be recognized for something AME has been doing for 20 years," Hayes said. "We've just formalized it by providing documentation." Documentation gathered to gain the school recogni- tion can be viewed in a binder kept in the school administration office. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Tourism slows on Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE'3 Susan Estler of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, however, was upbeat about tour- ism this summer. Her feedback from members indicated that June and July were good months for tourism, but "as soon as the. kids went back to school in August, it got a little soft." CVB figures for July show occupancy for all Manatee County accommodations dropped slightly compared with July 2004, declining from 70.5 percent to 68.9 percent, but revenues from the bed tax in- creased. But there's good news for Island accommodation owners and those who depend upon tourism for eco- nomic survival. The CVB has an active marketing and advertising campaign under way with AirTran as the airline is now offering direct flights from Boston and Chicago to Sa- rasota-Bradenton International Airport. Estler antici- pates that the direct service and accompanying adver- tising about the area will lure visitors from those mar- kets to the Island's shores. Estler said it's too soon to say if rising gas prices will affect area tourism and she's confident visitors will continue to drive to Anna Maria Island. "At this point, who is to say what will happen?" On the restaurant side of the ledger, beachfront eateries have had to face the red tide problem. "We have struggled with red tide," said Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria along with the BeachHouse in Bradenton Beach and the Mar Vista on Longboat Key, all waterfront locations. "Our numbers are up from last year, but last Au- gust; we were closed three days because of the hurri- canes. This year, there's no question that red tide has affected us." There could well be another problem looming for Island accommodation and restaurant owners, observed Chiles. "We're very concerned right now about the effect rising gas prices may have on discretionary income," he said. People may decide that can't afford to eat out because their extra money has been burned up by high prices at the gas pump. and Mote scientists will undertake a three-day sam- pling trip this week to-assess conditions in the Gulf from Tampa Bay to Naples," according to Mote re- searchers. "It is anticipated that the high waves and turbulence could mix the water column, ending the anoxic conditions along the bottom." Bayfest getting ready for '05 blast The big Bayfest celebration is gearing up for its fifth edition Oct. 15, and it is already ahead of earlier fests in terms of already-signed-up participation. It will run full blast from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Anna Maria, taking up almost all of Pine Avenue, said Cindy Thompson, who is again chairing the event. Sponsorships are available at all levels, she said, from classic car sponsor at $1.,000, music stage and beer and margarita booths sponsors for $500 each, to dining tent and children's play area at $100 each. The sponsors enjoy various advantages and divi- dends during the entire Bayfest period, she noted. There will be music all day on two stages, i6 res- taurants that have already signed up to serve at food booths, a busy and carefully supervised children's play area, arts and crafts booths, retail and nonprofit orga- nizations' booths, and 100 classic cars on display with a DJ spinning classic records from the bygone era. Proceeds will go to the nonprofit groups that are sponsoring booths, and to,the scholarship fund of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. To sign up for a sponsorship or receive additional information, call Thompson at 761-4766, or.chamber Director Mary Ann Brockman a 779-9412. Meetings Anna Maria City Qualifying continues for city commission elections through noon Sept. 20. Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m., city commission meeting and first public hearing on tentative 2005-06 budget and mill-, age rate. Sept. 8, 6 p.m., city commission special meeting. Agenda: Pending final site plan at 303 Pine Ave., and amended final site plan at Waterfront Restaurant, 111 S. Bay Blvd. Sept. 8, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Sept. 12, city hall closed for Patriot Day. Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Anna Maria City Ha/ll. 10005 GulfDrive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Sept. 8,4:30 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Sept. 8,7 p.m., city commission meeting and first pub- lic hearing on tentative 2005-06 budget and millage rate. Sept. 13,6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comprehensive plan. Sept. 15, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Sept. 15,4:30 p.m., board of adjustment meeting. Sept. 15, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Qualifying continues for city commission elections through noon Sept. 20. Sept. 7, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m., city commission meeting and first public hearing on tentative 2005-06 budget and mill- age rate. Sept. 8, 7 p.m., planning committee meeting. Sept. 12, 2 p.m., police retirement board meeting. Sept. 15, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Sept. 14, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Cen- ter meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 5 Charter amendments appear destined for ballot By Paul Roat The "lucky 13" charter amendments have been ten- tatively approved for Bradenton Beach electors' con- sideration on the Nov. 8 general election. City commissioners unanimously approved the proposed changes to the city's guiding document last week. A second public hearing and final determination on the matter is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sept. 15. Still being worked on is an amendment that would clarify an existing provision in the charter that limits height of buildings in the city to no more than 29 feet above a federal or state guidelines for minimum eleva- tion. City commissioners directed staff to clarify lan- guage to make sure that commercial, as well as residen- tial, buildings are included in the height ban. The 13 charter amendments are somewhat brief in their title and description. City Attorney Ricinda Perry advised, and commissioners agreed, that a more com- prehensive description of the ballot questions would be mailed to all electors in the city in advance of election day. The questions before voters are: BALLOT 1: Clarifies when charter review com- mittee formation would occur every five years. BALLOT 2: Requires residency within each of the city's four wards for city commissioners, and clarifies language to ensure that the mayor remains a city resi-. dent while serving in office. BALLOT 3: Clarifies language establishing com- pensation for elected officials in the city. BALLOT 4: Requires elected officials to maintain minimal continuing education standards. BALLOT 5: Clarifies language that calls for elected officials to forfeit their office if they move from their elected ward or from the city. BALLOT 6: Increases term limits for elected offi- cials from three two-year terms to four. BALLOT 7: Provides for 10 working days, rather' than 10 calendar days, for verification of signatures on .any citizen-initiated petition regarding ordinances, and calls for the supervisor of elections office, rather than the city clerk's office, to verify the signatures as being valid electors. BALLOT 8: Provides for 10 working days, rather than 10 calendar days, for verification of signatures on any citizen-initiated charter amendments, and calls for Anna Maria considers business license tax By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Aside from the consolidation referendum, the Anna Maria City Commission did consider other busi- ness at its Aug. 25 meeting, including the first reading of an occupational license tax ordinance. The city had an OLT up until September 2003, but that measure was disallowed by the Florida Legislature because the commission that adopted the measure many years ago had done so after the required deadline. The ordinance would require anyone operating a busi- ness or profession, including a home occupation, to obtain an annual license from the city. The fees are nominal and in line with that charged by the prior ordinance. City Attorney Jim Dye noted the tax will only give the city information and revenue, it won't regulate what's taking place or enforce any.city code. The commission passed on purchasing a used gen- erator with a one-year guarantee for $13,000 to run city. hall in the event of an emergency, but will consider leasing the machine for September and October. The lease would cost about $1,850 per month, in addition to an up-front charge, Public Works Director George McKay said. The generator is currently on loan to the city on a trial basis at no charge. Commissioners also passed the second reading of an ordinance to'increase the local communications tax from- 1.5 percent to 5.2 percent as allowed by state law. Other Manatee County municipalities and the county are at a 5.2 percent rate. Commissioner Carol Ann Magill voted against the measure. the supervisor of elections office, rather than the city clerk's office, to verify the signatures as being valid electors. . BALLOT 9: Provides-for 10 working days, rather than 10 calendar days, for notification of sufficiency on any petitions, and calls for a standardized form for any such petitions be provided by the city clerk's office. BALLOT 10: Calls for no building height to be greater than 29 feet above the Federal Emergency Management Agency's established base-flood eleva- tion standard, with some exceptions. BALLOT 11: Establishes that a conforming lot is any existing platted lot of record of a size of 50 feet by 100 feet or 5,000 square feet. BALLOT 12: Clarifies removal of appointed offi- cial thrii:;Uil forfeiture, vacation or.expiration of term of ottice. BALLOT 13: Establishes a number of technical changes to the city charter. In a related matter, the city commission authorized City Attorney Ralf Brookes to draft language in con- cert with members, of the local delegation to the Floiida Legislature to extend the city boundaries 500 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and to the Intracoastal Waterway in Anna Maria Sound. The matter will come back to the city commission at a later'date. The boundary expansion would likely require a charter change at some point, since the city limits of -Bradenton Beach are established N% ihin [he charter. The extension requires approval of the'Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate as wellas gubernatorial approval. City limits currently are at the mean high-tide line. The request has been prompted by the city's stated desire to better manage nearshore waters. 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If a storm like Hurricane Katrina burst upon our coast, there likely wouldn't be an Island. Our homes would be gone. Retail shops, too. And businesses that service all the above. No restaurants, no gas stations, no place to grab a grouper sandwich or a cold drink.. And based on what Hurricane Katrina is.ramming home to our neighbors on the northern Gulf Coast, that hard, cold fact of economic life would likely continue for weeks, and months perhaps years to come. It could be us rather than them. Let's.think if it were indeed us. Island cities have each set aside a reserve from its annual revenues that range from 49 percent in Anna Maria to 71 percent in Bradenton Beach to 91 percent in Holmes Beach. The numbers pale when you start to realize that the post-storm income for any city would be zilch. Cities would have to continue to operate and rebuild? on reserves for a very, very long time. If the devastation the Mississippi Gulf Coast has undergone is any indication, there would not be a sig- nificant number of habitable structures, operational businesses, or tourist destinations for months.-Maybe years. That would mean that revenue from taxes and fees would be nil. Just getting bulldozers here to clear the debris would be a formidable task. The bridges would be gone for at least a year, seawalls, docks and piers would be nonexistent, and all needed items would have to be barged somehow to the Island. So we've got an Island filled with rubble. For a year or so. Maybe longer. Without residents. Without businesses. Without much in the way of life. .Could we rebound? Would we want to? We'll have to watch and see what our Gulf Coast neighbors do, and learn from the lessons rammed down their throats. Literally. Do we have an emergency plan to deal with a cata- strophic loss the likes of the Louisiana, Missippippi, Alabama Gulf Coast? Do our local governments, unlike New Orleans, have a plan for the worst-case Category 4 or 5 hur- ricane scenario? Do you have an evacuation plan that takes you far, far inland to safety? The Islander SEPT. 7, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 44 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org. V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price J.L. Robertson V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander:org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org S.Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) 1iO-R '? 1993-04 S Sd liingi 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 L5FT TO By Egoan SLICK OInion. Let them speak I don't know if consolidation of the Island cities would be good for the citizens or not; I don'tknow enough to make an informed decision yet. But regard- less of whether mayors, commissioners or other indi- viduals are for or against the idea atthis point, it seems wrong to deny the-citizenry a chance to weigh in on the matter.. As I understand it, the non-binding referendum question is to find out if residents would like to ex- plore the matter; nothing more, but nothing less ei- ther. By denying a vote, a couple of people have spoken for all. What if a handful of people had the power to force consolidation on them? How would they feel about not having a vote'in the matter then? I hope Island elected officials will reconsider and encourage their citizens to cast a vote on whether to- thoughtfully and carefully explore the pros and cons involved in such an important matter. Have enough respect for the people who elected you to let them speak for themselves, on the issue. Anna O'Brien,former city coninissioner, Braden- ton Beach Behavior contemptible I have attended many commission meetings where there have been significant differences of opinion re- garding the topic under discussion, but never in my life have I witnessed sucl an excoriating, unwarranted per- sonal attack on an elected, official as that which oc- curred at the Aug. 25 meeting. This city and its residents have many important decisions to be made in the coming months and inci- vility and negativity do not serve us well. The topic that generated this unwarranted and un- founded attack was a proposed referendum to be placed on the November ballot that would permit all of the registered voters in the City of Anna Maria to voice their opinion regarding whether or not we should fur- their investigate the pros and cons of consolidation of the three Island cities. I believe every citizen's opinion has value, how- ever, how can anyone make an informed,.objective decision without having facts upon which to base that decision? All to often, those who are against something have undue influence on the decision-making process in our city because the rest of us fail to participate. Are we going to let the future of our city be determined by a handful of people? Think about it. Many important decisions face us in the coming months when we are revising our comprehensive plan and land development regulations. I urge you to be- come informed and attend the upcoming planning and zoning board meetings, as well as future commission meetings, where your input is invaluable in making choices that will affect our lives for many years to come. Don't let the minority determine what the future holds for the majority. Jo Ann Mattick, Anna Maria Appalling situation Two people in Anna Maria have essentially de- cided for all of us against Island consolidation. I hear repeatedly how diverse the three cities are. We all have flooding streets, parks to maintain, zoning and growth issues. We all have garbage to pick up and police patrolling our city. We all have tourists and resi- dents. This is not a slippery slope to the abyss Of "Big Brother Government," this' is simply a chance for all of the people to be heard instead of the handful that rou- tinely rattle the cages in Anna Maria. What's unique in the City of Anna Maria? You drive slower and you let two people decide this impor- tant issue. Jo Ann Meilner, Bradenton Beach THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 7, 2005 PAGE 7 opinion 17 Help in tragedy To the Anna Maria community: How do I begin to express the many heartfelt "thank you's" to everyone from myself, my husband Dennis and our children Dennis III, Brendan, Karissa and Max? Recently we experienced an unimaginable tragedy, our daughter Bridget Laurie Miller was killed in a car accident. In the midst of all that is terrible came the most amazing response of love, support, kindness and prayers. We need to let you all know you have meant so much for us in this time of need. Loving friends re- sponded in the most astonishing ways with incredible acts of kindness .... Damon Presswood of Ooh La La! Bistro took over my home and created the most wonderful feast for all of the people who came home following Bridget's memorial service and removed any thinking, planning or doing on my part. Rob Hicks and his family of Moore's Stone Crab sent over food and my children were still eating for days and were so very happy. My best friend Laura Gianpietro from New Jersey, upon hearing of this tragedy, tried to contact multiple stores on the Island and no one would deliver food to my home, until she finally came upon the Pine Avenue General Store and Sandy and her young daughter showed up at my home with sandwiches, homemade chili and so much more. I was able to feed all our guests for days. And to others: The Holmes Beach Police Department's love and support for my family is so incredibly touching. Bonner Joy ofThe Islander for quickly setting into action an amazing AMI Privateers scholarship fund that will continue to bring Bridget life through helping other children each year. . My husband Dennis's hockey team, I mean the whole team, showed up at my door and came-here and hugged my family and gave, us a beautiful marble bench in memory of Bridget. Andy and April and the AMI Community Center for everything, especially chairs I had plenty of places for everyone to rest and eat. The best mother-in-law in the world, Mary Ann Miller, for just being here with so much love and sup- port. Doug and Hope Miller for running my home like it was their own and keeping everyone comfortable. Our family from New Jerseywho were all here in the blink of an eye, keeping us all together during this time. SThank you to Miss Hasely, the most wonderful school bus driver; the Buky family for love; great la- sagna and cookies; my working family at Goodwill Industries; the Marnie family; and all of Bridget's friends, all our friends and our Willow Avenue neigh- bors for flowers, poems, happy and sad stories, prayers and mass cards, songs written by the kids, beautiful books and touching handwritten cards. I do not know what we would have done without all of you, you are a huge part of our lives and you helped hold and keep us together during this time. When the phones stopped ringing and everyone went home, I know that you are here with us now and always will be. I realized how lucky we are that when we come over that bridge we are home and my children feel sur- rounded by love and community and I thank you for everything. . Thank you, Anna Maria Islanders, from me, from Dennis and from all the Miller children. Diana L. Miller, Anna Mlai-ia Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. .The Islander accepts original letters of up to 250 words and reserves the right to edit for length and ,grammar. Letters must include the city you reside in for publication and a phone number (for verification only). 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. In J A Marin THE THE BESM ider '13 YEARS Ten years ago in the Sept. 7, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced that: Claiming the city owns the street and rights of way, Anna Maria city officials erected no parking signs on Gulf Boulevard as the city commission agreed to discuss a permanent solution for parking in the city at its next meeting. The Holmes. Beach City Commission said it would consider an ordinance allowing residents to park pop-up campers and travel trailers in their yards, a prac- tice previously prohibited by the city. Some 75 Anna Maria Gulffront property owners are expected to attend a coastal management seminar as a prelude to asking that the city join the 2001-02 beach.renourishment project. Many of the property owners were opposed to the 1992-93 beach renourishment project on the Island. Temps & Drops on A.M.I. 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Island resident Rick Almarode owns the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Parlor on St. Armands Circle and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. today, Sept. 7, he's offering "free" ice creams cones in return for a donation to the Red Cross for Katrina victims. The Islander newspaper will sponsor an Islandwide blood drive Oct. 7 that will in lude a dJ.ona- tion of $100 per unit of blood from n .iaon\ mnoii do- nor to be paid directly to the Salvation Army, All donors to the June Islandwide blood drive thal benefits the A.nnia N I ta ilanid Privateers, Anna Maria Island firefighters seek aid for Hurricane Katrina victims West Manatee Fire & Rescue firefighters are col- lecting supplies through Friday for victimss of Hurri- cane Katrinai. The supplies are targeted to go to resi- dents in Hancock County. Mississippi. Needed are bottled water, baby items, non-perish- able food and personal hygiene products. Local firefighters will personally deliver the sup- plies to the needy in the hard-hit coastal county. Supplies may be dropped off at Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or Fire Station No. 4, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton. Further information is available at 741-3900. Island deputy fire chief helping Katrina victims West Manatee Fife and Rescue Deputy Chief Brett Pollock is assisting a Florida Disaster Response Team with providing relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. WMFR Chief Andy Price said Pollock will be gone for up to two weeks as a member of the team. He was assigned to a National Guard unit in Mis- sissippi as. a supply coordinator, said Price. In addition to Pollock. Wl IFR has one engine and four firefighters on alert to be sent to the stricken area, Price added. SHe expected the call to come any day to send the crew, which would be part of the relief effort organized by the Florida Fire Chief's Association. Publix donations for Katrina victims Publix is donating 10 truckloads of bottled water to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina in the devastated Gulf States. "We are deeply saddened by the .destruction Katrina has left in her wake, and our hearts go out to our neighbors in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi," said Clayton Hollis, Publix vice president of public affairs. "And while the damage is outside of our mar- ket area, we feel compelled to help our neighbors." Currently, Publix is working with emergency man- agement officials to coordinate the delivery of donated water to affected areas. Publix Super Markets Charities has pledged $250,000 to help disaster relief efforts through the Sal- vation Army and in just the first three days since cre- ating the fund, associates and customers have donated in excess of $500,000 to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which will go directly to the American Red Cross. Island Community Center.-West Manatee Fire District Volunteers and Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. are urged to participate. Florida Blood Services mobile units \\ ill be at the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach and the Island Shopping Center and Publix Super Market, both in Holmes Beach. An FBS spokespersonn said the i mediate response to Hurricane Katrina produced 800 units of blood lo- cally with a shelf life of 42 days and the need will be great as the relief effort pro re-,se' in the weeks to come. Meanwhile, some refugees" from Hurricane Katrina are arriving on the Island. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Wi-it-ir-oire and husband Dr. Andre Ren.rd .elco-mied the arrival this v eel, on A-na, Marlia Island of his dauIChter. Alexandra Ko', alski, and her huI.h.ind Both are safely established on Anna laria Island af- ter fleeing from their Bil\ .i. Miss., home in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Ko\\ alskis had just moved to Biloi ,i\ weeks ago after Ale\andra's husband. a neuroqurgeon in the U.S. Air Force, was stationed at nearbN Keesler Air Force Base. Alexandra is a securities atlonmeN. Whitmore said the couple is living temporarily on 30th Street in a rental unit. She said they've learnedthat their brand ne%% house in Bilox\ sur\i\ed the storm fairly intact, but the\ ha'e heard reports of looting in the area. Island Rentals in Holmes Beach supplied the couple with kitchen uten,.il' and other lih ing essentials. Mike Norman of Mike Norman Real Estate had offered the Kowalskis a house in Cortez. Another Island accommodation owner said she had an apartment where Katrina victims could.stay free of charge for several months.. Anyone needing a place to stay because of Katrina, or who is sponsoring a fundraising effort for hurricane \ iciini", can call The Islander at 778-7978 for further information. Kids for Katrina relief Island kids (and their folks) banded ;ogethil- to bake and sell cookies to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. From left, Julian and Ai. iV'c Botero and Mallory and MacKenzie KAi;.isid hawk cookies to pat ii b in front of Gi, li's Antiques in Holmes Beach, while Daniel Janisch and mom Suki, and Erin and Scott Kosfeld handle sales under the tent. Suki Janisch said Islanders were "very generous," most often contributing $5 to $10 for-a bag of thic oI-;kic The "sale" sent $398.71 to the Red Cross Katrina ,i lifffhid. slanidcr Photo: Bonner Joy Eco-technology symposium due A symposium looking into how technology can impro\ e environmental protection and management will be Sept. 14-16 at Mote Marine Laboratory. NASA, Smithsonian, universities and Mote will show how satellites and other teclhnoli \ can detect changes in tree coverage, the mix of plants, water and air quality, and characteristics of wildlife habitats. Co-hosts of the symposium along with Mote are the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, Earth Balance, Kimberley-Horn & Associates Inc., and Biological Research Associates. Reservations for the symposium close on Sept. 5 and may be made by calling 309-1200, ext. 201. Cost is $95. All sessions will be at Mote, 1600 Ken Thomp- son Pkwy., Sarasota, on City Island off the south ramp of the New Pass.Bridge to Longboat. Key. Cortez Watch meeting off until Sept. 9 The Manatee County Sheriff's Office spokesper- son who was to lead Cortez to a Neighborhood Watch was busy with hurricane-associated special duties, so last week's organizational meeting had to be post- poned. Deputy Dawn Stroup will be there, though, on Sept. 9 when Cortezians gather for their initial Watch meeting at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 4523 123rd S. Ct. Additional details may be obtained at 795-7121. I- -rr .1 - -I I "A Young hands helping Katrina victims Anna Maria Elementary student Chasten Whitfield, 5, wanted to do something for the young kids who are victims of Hurricane Katrina, so she took her piggy bank to the Red Cross as a donation. She had opened a lemonade stand and was going to buy herself some toys until she heard alout kids her own age who didn't even have any water, said her mom Kapi. Dad Billy is a paramedic with Cedar Hammock Fire and Rescue. Islander Photo: Courtesy K. Whitfield THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 9 Wednesday, Sept. 7 7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062. 9 to 10 a.m. Jazzercise with Barbara Manson at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9:30 a.m. to noon--Sewing group at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-1908. Fee applies. 5:30 p.m. Teen program with skateboarder Art Harris at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Thursday, Sept. 8 7 p.m. -.Sarasota Shell Club "Show and Tell" at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Infor- mation: 739-0908. Bring your best find. 7p.m. Manatee Sierra Club presents a discussion on aquaculture and sustainable life with Mote Marine Scientist Kevan Main at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 Tamiami Trail, Sara. sota. Information: 925-9000. Saturday, Sept. 10 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Safe boating "The ABC Course" at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, 5807 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 795-6189. Fee applies. 10:30 a.m. Family origami class at the Island Branch Li- brary, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 7 p.m. Bradenton Christian surfers chapter presents "Noah's Ark" at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-4038. Monday, Sept. 12 9a.m. Yoga al the Anna Marna Island Community Cen- ter, 407 Magnolia Ave.. Anna Maria. Inlormallon: 778-1908. Fee applies. S 10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-3209. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Noon Anna Maria island Rotary Club meetingdat the BeachHouse Restaurant. 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. 6 p.m. The "9-to:5 Networking Group" meeting at Denise's Beachway Cale, 7224 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 778-3444., Fee applies. 7p.m. Rick's Tricky Dogs family program at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 709-5525. Wednesday, Sept. 14 10:30 a.m. Friends of the Island Branch Library book club meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information-778-6341. 5 to 9 p.m. "Generations in Your Workplace" seminar at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key: Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Ongoing: "Pippin" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Sept. 18. Information: 748- 5875. Fee applies. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. Quality Pet Sitting Services in Your Home Property Services During Your Absence Bonded & Insured Jane & Steve Futch 761-7511 Babies go home Newly hatched loggerhead turtles scamper down Coquina Beach to their home in the Gulf, to the applause of Many -spectators. There were about 200 of the hatchlings., saved by Turtle Watch volunteers from flooded nests and, in one case, an ant-infested nest. All but 25 of the Island's nests have hatched, said Turtle Watch director Suji Fox. She said that Tuesday morning volunteers excavated nests on the north end that were "vrjay over- due, and their turtle-packing bucket overflowe~d with young-'uns. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Streetlife Island police. sports Anna Maria City No reports., Bradenlton Beach.,, Aug. 1 8, 25-13 Gulf Drive N., Circle K parking lot, theft.- A man reported that three rental, videos were taken fromn the front seat of his car. Aug. 20d, 1600 Gulf Drive S., Cooluina. Park; theft. Two beach bags left on top of a picnic table wert re- ported stolen. Aug .,22, 900 block of Gulf Drive' North, criminal'' mischief. Acciordinig to the report, a forklift left at. a construction site was v rayed with a fire ext~inguisher~ ahd the. engine oil cap wag removed. Aug. 2 21, 2600, block of Gulf Drive north, driver's license. A man was arrested for driving With a sus- pended license. Holmes Beach Aug. 26, 2700 block of Gulf Drive, trespass. Three people were issued trespass warnings after taking up residence in an empty rental unit. Aug. 29, 7 100 block of Palm Drive, information. A ,, 49 cc FOUR-STROKE STREET LEUL ~~ SCOOTER O $1199with V $1199this ad ON T ONNA TIME~I ... Gas and Electric Scooters SALES -SERVICE 0'PARTS -*R'EPAIRS; 6605 Manatee Ave. W -, Bradenton Outlet Mail a 941-812-5323 -woman reported~her boyfriend's vehicle stolen, but offic-' ers ad-v i s;d he r that fie had already ~ made a report. Accord- ing to a report, ilievehicle was recovered in Sarasota with the stereo missing. The boyfriend also reported receiving threatening phone calls-. Aug. 30, 5400 Marina Drive, laundromat, Itheft. A laundry basket left atop a washer was reportedly stolen. Aug. 30, 4000 Gulf Drive ~Manaitee Public Beach, larceny. A skimboard Valued at $400 wiai.-reportedly stolen %% lien the ow-nerll left if: near the~pier to go swim- ming.. Aug. -31, 5424 Marina Drive, Jessie s Islanld Store, theft. A clerk reported-that a woman placed~a six pack of N I i e's:Hard Leffionade in her~backpack before ex- iting the store. When confronted by the- clerk~in the parking lot, she reportedly returned the merchandise. 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I 5404 Marina Dr. 7787978 islander.org Free assembly, delivery on the Islands M- I, Happy 81 Gib Bergquist, known to many on Anna Maria Island as "The Cracker" for his tales of old Florida, and son Kevin celebrated his 81st birthday with lots offriends and family and food, including Gib's homemade sangria, garlic olives and plenty of other "Cracker" specialties. Islander Phoro: Dennis Ecklund' Consolidation talks scheduled for Sept. 15 City to ponder Lanu :c.e that could allow voters to decide on con- fate f Pine Avenu solidating all three cities on Anna Nlarria Island will be fat of Aven discussed and a decision on whether or not to place the m e* matter before Bradenton Beach voters this fall should develop be determined by city commissioners Sept. 15. Mayor John Chappie said that City Attorney Ricinda aga n- Perry was working on ballot language in concert with at- torneys for Anna Maria and Holmes Beach and should By Rick Catlin have wording prepared by the end of this week. Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach city commissioners had agreed in Nearly two years after first buying property -concept to placing the matter on the Nov. 8 ballot.ear- at 303 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria with dreams of lier this summer, Chappie said, adding that the contro-- turning the vacant lot into their piece of para- versy that has embroiled in the other two Island cities dise, Robert and Nicky Hunt should be facing has not been evident in the southernmost municipality, the last obstacle in their odyssey tomorrow "It's not as controversial here," he said. night at 6 p.m. in-a special city commission Whether or not the matter will appear on the bal- meeting. lot in Bradenton Beach may be moot, though. The commission is slated to vote on the final Anna Maria city commissioners have deadlocked site plan for the retail-office-residential property on placing the issue before voters there last month and, the Hunts first proposed in April 2004. Approval with one city vetoing the matter, the consolidation is- for that site plan was denied by the commission in sue Islandwide is dead, according to the three Island August 2004, a decision overturned by Manatee mayors at a recent Barrier Island Elected Officials County Circuit Court Judge Marc Gilner just a meeting. A special Anna Maria City Commission few months ago. meeting was scheduled at presstime Tuesday night, The Hunts have proposed a three-story ROR Sept. 6, to reconsider the matter, although the "swing unit, with the ground floor and 50 percent of the vote", Commissioner Duke Miller, had indicated he second floor occupied by retail space and the re- 'did not favor putting the question to a vote. mainder by their residence. The ballot language, which would be non-binding, Controversy erupted when a majority of city asks voters if the matter should be researched further. commissioners decided at the August 2004 site Many more votes by electors, hearings and related de- plan hearing that the city's comprehensive plan cisions would be needed before any Islandwide munici- meant only two floors of habitable space could be pality became a reality. built in an ROR unit. Proponents of the consolidation drive cite cost savings Experts and legal advisers, however, had ad- if the three cities were united. Opponents fear the indi- vised the commission that the application met the vidual character of each of the communities would be lost. city's development requirements because the Supervisor of Elections Bob Sweat said the 'comprehensive plan did not clearly limit an ROR deadline for placing referendum issues on the ballot is structure to just two stories. The Hunts took the the first day of candidate qualifying which, for Braden- commission to court and won. ton Beach, is Sept. 19. The commission is now faced with the deci- So h F a M m c g sion of whether or not to approve the site plan, as South Florida Museum closing ordered by Gilner, or deny the application once The South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium again. Such a move would likely result in further and Parker Manatee Aquarium will be closed from legal challenges. Monday, Sept. 5, through Thursday, Sept. 22, for an- At the same special meeting, commissioners nual maintenance and new exhibet installation. will also reconsider the final site plan for the Wa- The entire facility will reopen Sept. 23 featuring terfront Restaurant, which was closed by fire in "The Highwaymen: Florida's African-American Land- March 2004. scape Painters" in the East Gallery. Owner Jason Suzor has already received one The Bishop Planetarium will also release two new final site plan approval, but several modifications shows: "The Search For Life: Are We-Alone?" and to that order require him to resubmit the final plan. "Rock Hall of Fame." The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. The South Florida Museum is located at 201 10th 8, and will be followed by a commission work- Street W., Bradenton. For more information, call 746- shop session. 4131. I -II I Il--C- Holiday open house being organized for Anna Maria A holiday open house is being put together for Anna Maria, with $1,000 already donated and more being sought. Doing the organizing are Mayor SueLynn, busi- ness owners and residents, with Sandy Oldham of Pine Avenue General Store in the lead. The open house will be from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 17, with live entertainment. Longtime resident Rex Hagen has donated $1,000 toward holiday decorations, said Oldham, and offers to Match donations from other sources. The donations may be made at Ginny and Jane E's iat the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive; Tropical Treats, 9903 Gulf Drive; White Egret, 101 Bay Blvd.; Pine Avenue SGeneral Store, 307 Pine Ave.; and Chapae, 101 Bay Blvd. The plan, said Oldham, "is to purchase lighted Decorations and banners to place on telephone poles, initially down Pine Avenue from city hall to the city pier. With sufficient funding, they will be extended to Gulf Drive between Magnolia Avenue and Pine, and south on Bay Boulevard. to Magnolia. "Anyone who would like to participate, make do- nations or share their talent can call me," Oldham said, at 779-9200. Women's Bible study to begin The Anna Maria Island Women's Interdenomina- tional Bible study will begin Sept. 8 \ith Dorothy Swanberg leading a study of the book of Mark. The session will be in the fellowship room of. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, at 9:30 a.m. It is described as a' "come and go" meeting open to everyone, with special accom- modation for people coming and going on trips. Details may be obtained at 778-1130. Four generations in workplace explored on Longboat Impacts on individuals of generational conflicts in the workplace and how to help will be discussed in- depth at a. course next Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce on Longboat Key.- It will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Sept. 14 in the chamber's offices, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Called "Generations at Work," the course will ex- plain the differences between the "veterans genera- tion," people born from 1922-43; "boomers,"-1943-50; "genXers, 1960-80; and "nexters," 1980-00, all of whom are converging in the work environment. Explored will be why people do what they do, how this causes discord in the workplace, and what to do about it. The aim, said the chamber, is to help "turn your organization into a motivated, productive and Happy team." Cost of the course is $57, and registration is open at the chamber, 383-2466. Florida Coastal Cleanup. scheduled for Oct. 1 The 20th annual Florida Coastal Cleanup in Mana- tee County to keep waters clean and safe for aquatic life has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and Keep Manatee Beautiful, volunteers are needed to pick up trash along the beach and waterways, while Adopt-a-. Highway/Road/Shore groups will clear up their adopted sites, said Yvette Little, operations manager. In this area, volunteers may check in at the follow- ing locations at 9 a.m. on cleanup day: Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. BeachHouse Restaurant parking lot, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach at the west end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. FISH Preserve, 11601 Cortez Road, Cortez. Palma Sola Causeway pavilions on the north side of Manatee Avenue. Divers will sweep the seas for their annual under- water cleanup, being arranged by Kathy Moon, 377- 0878. Some 1,500 volunteers are expected to participate, said Little, and Tropicana is to provide free beverages for all. Last year, 897 Manatee County volunteers picked up 86,977 pounds of trash, mostly cigarettes, food wrappers, straws, beverage containers and the like. Additional details may be obtained from Little at 795-8272. THE ISLANDER S SEPT. 7, 2005 U PAGE 11 778-4751 R; t L S ,-- .--^'"-(L.____ .- ". _. . First class promotion Fireman Chris O'Kelly is promoted to Fireman First Class by West Manatee Fire atd Rescue District Chief Andy Price. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin '50s Sporty Cars stamps to be unveiled at Mote An unveiling of the ne est postage stamps featur- ing "Sport\ Cars of the '50sJ" ~ ill be at 1(0 a.m. Satur- day, Sept. 10, at lMoe Marine Laboratory, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Ser\ ice arid the Skyway Corvette Club. The stamps will feature a 1952 Nash Healey,-'53 Corvette, '53 Studebaker Starline, '54 Kaiser Darrin and a '55 Thunderbird. SAt the unveiling will be some 30 Corvettes from the 1950s and beyond, and music of the period will background the classic cars. "Both entertaining and educational, this unique attraction showcases the fascinating marine life and the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory," a Mote spokesperson said. Mote will offer buy-one-getone-free tickets all through September buy a $15 adult admission ticket and get one free, same with $10 tickets for those under 12 years of age. Additional details are available at 388- 4441. Chapel fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina victims A Cajun-style dinner with all the trimmings at the Longboat Island Chapel at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Tickets are $10 per person and spokesperson Jim Heyer stressed that all funds from.the event will be donated to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. Tickets are available at the chapel office, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, or call (941) 383-6491. Two Manson programs starting at Island center Two programs with instructor Barbara Manson are starting at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Jazzercize starts Wednesday, Sept. 7, featuring el- ements of dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga and kickboxing, to continue weekly at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Manson's yoga class will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, with mats available atthe Center. Fees apply in both instances, with details available at 778-1908. 'Hope for Hooters' breast cancer bake sale Saturday Team "Hope for Hooters" will host a bake sale and fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Publix Supermarket, 3900 E. Bay .Drive, Holmes Beach. "Hope for Hooters" is a team entered in the Breast Cancer 3-Day 60-mile walk to raise money for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. The walk will be Oct. 7, 8 and 9 around Tampa Bay. The team will distribute literature on breast can- cer and offer a team T-shirt signing at the bake sale. Islanders on the team are Peggy Douglas, Ilona Kenrick, Sandee Pruett, Grace Cuff, Michele Schenk, Jill Hunter, Tammy Trainham and Nancy Sanders. 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com Master Stylist & Colorist Kaj Thibaut S is now at Looks Salon 7455 Manatee Ave. West (next to Albertsons) SCall 792-4999 713-7223 I cie * All .sizes available. * Hand-stitched- . 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The SAC is meant to represent the voice of the community, with 51 percent of the board comprising parents and members of the community. Members are not required to have children or grandchildren attend- ing the school. The SAC serves as a liaison between the commu- nity and the school and assists in the enhancement of decision-making, the development of educational pro- grams, and serves in an advisory capacity to the prin- cipal, The committee is also responsible for reviewing and approving the AME School Improvement Plan. Members usually receive an update on'the status of the School Improvement Plan at the first meeting. Meetings generally.run until 4 p.m. and childcare is available.. Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, Sept. 12 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Shrimp Poppers or Quesadilla, Steamned Rice, Veggies with Dip, Chilled Peaches Tuesday. Sept. 13 Breakfast: Chicken Patty Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Corn Dog or Baked Breaded Chicken, Baked Crinkle-Cut Fries, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Sliced Pears Wednesday, Sept. 14 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Turkey Gravy on Mashed Potatoes or .Breaded Beef Patty, Steamed Peas, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple Thursday, Sept. 15 Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Cereal,-Toast, Bagels, SFruit Lunch: Student Planned Menu Friday, Sept. 16 Breakfast: Glazed French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Grilled Chicken Patty on Bun, Garden Salad, Steamed Corn, Ice Cream Cone Juice and milk are served with every meal. -6a1 10 am'- W Worship Service SlI (Nursery available) Rev. 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The fundraiser is being done in cminimiticlion with Tom Burton of the Bradenton Elks Club Lodge on 75th Street in Bradenton. The last Wednesday of each m,,oni. studLn ,s will collect the "pop tops" from the jugs and weigh-the tabs. Funds are earned per pound and are used to purchase therapy sessions and equipment for home use. Students will also chart and graph theirfundraising progress. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan AME PTO dinner, Rick's Tricky Dogs, too The Anna Maria Elementary School Parent- Teacher Organization will host its first family din- ner night of the school year Tuesday, Sept. 13. Shells Restaurant is sponsoring the PTO dinner from 5-7 p.m. with a special menu. Meal tickets can be purchased prior to the dinner in the school ad- ministrative office or the evening of the meeting at a cost of $7 for adults and $5 for children. Following dinner, there will be a special presen- tation by Rick's Tricky Dogs. The Tricky Dogs Show is a family-friendly circus-style dog act featuring the Natural clowning abilities of four little terriers, one poodle and their favorite human, Rick Martin. It is described as a high-energy vaudeville-style variety act that has been specifically structured to serve as an en- tertaining and educational school program. For more information, call the school adminis- trative office at 708-5525. 3 LOCA I ONSIN RADI 3NT ON &ANNAMARI -- Assisted Living Quality Accommodations for Seniors S Sunny Bower Bradenton Marella House Bradenton Our Island Home Anna' i1 * Family Owned (941) 219-2106 & Operated Assisted Living Facility * Affordable Monthly Rental Nos.5178, 9577.10140 * Full Range of Services www.anniesfamilyhomes.com 2005 SMALL BUSINESS PERSON Island Chiropraetie Center I Dr. Kathleen Goerg Massage Therapy Also Available! 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Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 (Located across from Publix) (941)778-6118 Fax:(941)778-6230 benacooper@aol.com :~iaq. t~6rj; kf:- THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 7, 2005 U PAGE 13 Expansion of nonconforming duplexes approved By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Board of Adjustment unani- mously approved a request by Pat McConnell to en- large two duplexes located at 2913 and 2915 Avenue- E. At the Aug. 25 board meeting, Emily Anne Smith, of O'Brien & Smith Architecture, spoke as the agent for the applicant, outlining the merits of the application and speaking to concerns raised by nearby landowners regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain requirements. Smith stated that the application was before the board of adjustment because of the property's noncon- forming use. "Nonconforming ground-level structures are improved throughout the city every day with the approval of the building department," she said, "which are not required to come before the board." The difference is nonconforming structures versus nonconforming use, and in this case, the property in question.fits both categories. The property is noncon- forming because it is a ground-level structure, and it is nonconforming in use due to its higher density. In both situations, Smith explained, there are rules that must be followed to enlarge or improve the struc- ture. First, the cost of improvement cannot exceed 49 percent of the appraised value of the existing structure - that is its market value. According to Smith, FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program give building officials and design professionals exact requirements of floodplain ordi- nances and requirements. "These NFIP guidelines have . been made part of the city's Land Development Code," Smith said. "All improvement cost data is submitted with the building permit application and is completely monitored by the city's building department." Smith said the owner of a nonconforming property has two options, to make improvements within the 49 percent appraised value of the existing structure, or demolish the structure and build a new elevated struc- ture, meeting all applicable codes. "These new raised homes, to many on the Island MASSAGE I massage in the peace, quiet and convenience of your home! Gifts Certificates available for Mom. Call Nadia 795-0487 i C- Improve the Quality of Your Life f ) Carol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych CERTIFIED COUNSELOR AND LIFE COACH 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton who want to keep the character of the small cottage homes," Smith said, "have come to call these new structures MacMansions." SAssistant Superintendent of Public Works Bill Saunders stated that at some point the duplexes were per- mitted and allowed as a nonconformity. Today, the code allows improvements of a nonconformity and if McConnell's property met the, density requirements, he would not.need the approval of the board. Ground-level single-family homes are granted variances by the build- ing department regullarly, said Saunders, and cited the many homes on Key Royale Drive adding second floors as examples of permitted expansions of nonconformityy' The difference is McConnell plans to expand the footprint of one of the two duplexes, adding a second bedrobm and bath to the rear of each unit. S"Expansion is expansion," said Saunders. The same requirements that apply to homeowners expand- ing upwards app1\ to cConnell. "He is within the 30- percent land coverage. under the 49-percent FEMA requirement, under the 40-percent impervious coverage and meets all the setback requirements those are all the criteria I can use," Saunders told the board. Kathleen Toale, a neighbor opposed to the expan-. sion, raised concerns that flood insurance would be suspended or increased if the project were approved. "Nonconformity means just that it does not conform to what we are required to do," she said. "Holmes Beach's participation in NFIP is based on your ability to adopt and enforce sound floodplain management." Ignoring rules places all citizensin jeopardy, she stressed. At the worst, FEMA could suspend all flood insurance, putting all homeowners at risk for financial loss.,"Suspension by FEMA might seem drastic, but what if they looked at the way we managed our.flood- plains and just changed our rating?" According to Toale, FEMA rates a community from 1-10 with 10 being the worst. "We are at an 8," she said. "Not even near the middle of the scale. Every- point means a 10 percent increase or decrease in our insurance premiums. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Sa3urLJay 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service ., Nursery available at 9:30am "--:' -. WVJww giorladeiluTn eran.'rCo iS "..- '. -S 6608 Marina Drive SHolmes Beach 1. 778-1813 RECYCLE! Be a good Islander and invest in the future. Tie Islander "This city should be doing everything-possible to lower our rating by mitigating flood damage, not in- creasing its probability," she told the board. "We are on FEMA's radar screen. They are very interested.in how seriously the rules of sound floodplain management are enforced." Saunders countered that comments regarding FEMA made by Toale are correct, however, the city operates utilizing FEMA guidelines that have been adopted into the city's LDC. "That's what we work with, we're not knowingly putting our citizens in dan- ger of losing flood insurance or increasing rates." In fact, Saunders lamented that .it's the homeowners who-add bathrooms and livable space to the ground floor of their elevated homes after the city has signed off on it that are causing problems. That is not being permitted. by the city, he said, and "it be- comes a code enforcement issue and that's not my problem." Board chairman David Moynihan commented that he had reviewed the code in search of guidelines. "As a board, it's not ourposition to rule whether this com- plies with FEMA," he said. "That's going to be the building department's job when it comes to the permit- ting process." Fellow board members Robert Douglas, Alan Guy and Mark Kimball voted in favor of the expansion. Several neighboring property owners also spoke in support of McConnell's plan, won over by the prospect of renovations in concert with existing homes and his goal to provide "more affordable housing" to prospec- tive families.in search of full-time Island housing. In McConnell's view, improving ground-level homes will promote affordable housing, to the extent anything is affordable on the Island. According to Smith, only three out of 225 two- bedroom units for sale on the Island were under $500,000. "My goal is to be at the bottom of [the price structure] available," says McConnell. With the board's approval of the expansion, the next Step for McConnell will be to obtain a building permit. 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WESTCOAST 778 O622 AIR CONDITIONING 7 "9 & HEATING INC 5347 Gulf Drive, No. 4, Holmes Beach Business Center, Holmes Beach CARDIOLOGIST is pleased to announce the opening of his solo practice ... Now Accepting New Patients 2225 59th St. W., Suite D Bradenton 761-8955 Board Certified American Board of Cardiology M -dicar irccrpte Blake Medical Center Manatee Ave. W. 65 LO 21st Ave. W. Tanglewood Cortez Road W. ..~ ,~. ~ PAGE 14 0 SEPT. 7, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Budget still stalled in Anna Maria By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria, city commissioners were still unable to agree on a budget for 2005-06, despite nearly two hours of discussion at their Aug. 30 workshop. Commissioners Dale Woodland and Carol Ann Magill are still opposed to raising the millage rate and borrowing money to fund long-term capital improve- ment projects, while Commission Chairperson John Quam and Commissioner Linda Cramer favored such a measure. Commissioner Duke Miller was absent from the meeting. Three budget scenarios with millage rates of 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 were presented. The current rate is 2.0 mills, or $2 per $1,000 in assessed property value. The commission has been trying to balance the budget at the same time providing .enough funds to complete some long overdue capital. improvement projects through long-term financing. The city's capital improvements advisory commit- tee and city engineer Tom Wilcox of Baskerville- Donovan Inc. have a priority list of projects totaling about $1.6 million at today's construction costs. The city could fund these projects through long-term fi- naincing, but Mayor SueLynn has estimated the annual debt service would be about $200,000 for the life of the loan. To pay for that, the city would have to increase its millage rate. Li i '" "" e -i r . '2 "- '- - Maria IlndMoose L. 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. .- -eeran o- th, BeachHou-se ild Cin Pier' S. ,. .. kirches., Ih said he plans to keep iMany ot the current weekly specials and add some new items. He will retain +vii vii, spaghetti Thursday, dinner Friday and brunch Sunday. Details may be obtained at 778-4110 or 778-5630. Mai lhd ~~seld't, 1 Gulf Driv. Bradno Bea h.4vtrno B"hote tt i"Pe kinhnh adh l st ept~yQ h u/(/ weelyspeias nd ddsoe nw tem. e iltreai Ohde to marry Strong next spring Courtney Ohde, daughter of Lisa Williams of laind Beach Resort, where she has won number of Holmes Beach, and Brian Strong, son of Carol and awards. She is granddaughter of Sandra Walsh and SMichael Peabody of Naples, and James and Diane John Ohde of Bradenton.. Strong of Lynn, Mass., have announced their en- The bridegroom-to-be'is a 1997 graduate of gagement and:plans to marry in May 2006. Pathfinder Vocational Technical High School in A 1997 graduate of Barron Collier High Palmer,.Mass., and is employed with Earth Tech School, she is'in administration at the Hilton Marco Enterprises. Robertson announces Ward 3 candidacy in Bradenton Beach Janie Robertson has announced her intention to file foi the Ward 3 city commission seat in Bradenton Beach. Qualifying for that position, as well as Ward 1 and the mayor post, is from'noon Sept. 19 through noon Sept. 23. "Bradenton Beach is unique among Florida's coastal cities," she said, "and I hope to do what I can to protect the small community life we resident Island- ers enjoy and appreciate." Robertson is a 10-year resident of the city. She served on the comprehensive plan review committee and is a member of the city's scenic highway committee. Incumbent City Commissioner Rob Nachtigal said he was not going to seek re-election, Robertson said. The city election is Nov. 8. Obituary Gordon D. Barnes Gordon D. Barnes, 74, of Cortez, died Sept. 1. Born in Gahagan, La., Mr. Barnes moved to this area in 1980 from Marine City, Mich. He was a retired Air Force air traffic controller. He was a charter mem- ber of the City Pier Regulars in Anna Maria, a long- time member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers, and a member of the American Legion. Services will be announced at a later date. Memo- rial contributions may be made to the-American Can- cer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton FL 34205, or Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Bradenton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by daughter Toni Marie Radley of Bradenton; sons'Jeffrey of Cortez, Steven of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Anthony of Bradenton; sister Pat Durr of Pleasant Hill, La.; brother Jerry of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. JMSBEARDFONDAIO Under New Ownership! 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Drivers carry less than $20. 2005 Domino's Pizza, LLC 2005 Domino's Pizza, LLC AJ PIZZA AND CHICKEN] THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 7, 2005 U PAGE 15 Boat modeler charts program in Cortez By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent A university administrator who has been building boat models for years has begun to share his hobby and his enthusiasm with others at the Cortez-Community Center. Harold N. Pelta has even begun setting up a model exhibition, scheduled for March 11-12 at the Manatee County Convention and Civic Center in Palmetto. He has been a sailor all his adult life, he said, sail- ing in Miami waters and off the northeast coast when he lived in the New York City area. He even trained as a coxswain at one time in his long career. He loves models, he said, especially of river steam- boats. But "I cheat. For the ones with really hard prob- lems, I buy a kit or sometimes the model itself." He seems to be a natural-born modeler, for his other consuming hobby is model railroads. He even went so far as to work as a volunteer on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad in the northeast, learning the ropes to apply to his modeling, and incidentally applying some of his modeling knowledge to the for-real rail- road. In his college administration career he served at Columbia University in New York City, the University of Miami, and Rowan University where he was direc- tor of research and planning. He even spent a two-year sabbatical at Mote Marine Laboratory, living in Holmes Beach. After retiring and moving to Ellenton, he heard of the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum, being estab- lished in Cortez. He got in touch with the museum's main organizer, Roger Allen, and they began organiz- ing a group of people interested in model ships and boats. They named it the Gulf Coast Model Boat Guild, headquartered along with the museum in the Cortez Community Center, 4523 123rd St. W. The brand new organization meets on alternate Sat- urdays, the next meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 10. Alternat- ing.with the guild are the Forebitters, a group of men who sing sea chanteys; their next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Community Center. Allen said the singers compete with the howl of saws and sanders in the museum's shop next door, where full-size tradi- tional wood boats are being built by dedicated volun- teers. At the moment, the guild is recruiting members and participants in the model exhibition in March. Pelta asks that modelers, and for that matter any- one interested in boats and their construction, get in touch with him at 722-8860 or Allen at 708-4935. I VIA ITALIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO by ChefFrancesco of Sarasota I I I '"~ I I Lunch -. .: I Tues-F 1 .3 -2.3 Dinner Tues-Sun_" SClosed Monday 792-5332 Dine in or take-out 6777 Manatee Ave. W. in the Northwest Promenade --- ---. ..--..---------- ---.-.. I Capalbo'sI I House of Pizza Buffet Special 0 I *0 Purchase of a soft drink. i 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11 am-10 Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES SEPT. 30, 2005 ~~~-- ---~~l~a~~~ ~r ll?9~. ~ I. 7 . k p I S- :'-.f-~ -. ", S - f^ > -= .- "S" -E~a -- - JA It's never too early to get in on a good thing, and Island businesses, offices and individuals are being asked to sign up now for the annual Halloween Trail of Treats. The sponsor, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, is organizing the event now, well in ad- vance to assure no last-minute complications. Children will begin the festivities at the chamber's headquarters, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, for judging in the Halloween costume con- test. After the judging they get their first treat, plus a map showing where the participating businesses are located. Then they hit the trail, spreading out the length and breadth of the Island, checking into businesses, offices, and even some individuals' homes to get the promised treats. Merchants and others interested in providing treats for the youngsters should make their interest known by Oct. 17 to give the printers time to put them on the map, the chamber said. This may be done by calling the chamber at 778-1541. AARP two.day safe driver course starts tomorrow The AARP's safe driver course to help seniors will be from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 8 and 9, with the Island's "Stretch" Fretwell in his 10th year as instructor. The course will be at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and Fretwell will emphasize calming methods for "Road Rage." The in- struction is free, with $10 fee covering the cost of the textbook and test papers. ". s" , Where the locals bring their friends! OPEN DAILY RAIN OR SHINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER S+--*' * *. + * * Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Fri & Sun Tom Mobley Mon & Tues Mark Cravens TACo & AJiTA Every Wednesday 4pm-8pm Au-You- $ 95 Can-Eat 795 **...* ..... **/ FRI MFISH FRY ~ 2 m Switch fries an law / 7. '' ,' '-. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT OP' $895 8*+*9*********** OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beautifid Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 *-w u r 'j *.r.i ; .- ii n K F a i -j :- ., -' i *; d > L -.asi ; u -2 d -a i *- i Attendance at the full eight hours of the course will qualify a driver to a reduction in the next three years' auto insurance premiums. Advance registration is re- quired at 776-1158. Fretwell, who lives in Holmes Beach, explains his long tenure in a voluntary, nonpaying, sometimes unap- preciated job: "It helps me recognize the problems we senior drivers all have, and it can help anyone recognize the hazards of today's increasingly crowded highways." WERE NOTIUST YOUR GRANDDADDY'S FISHING PIERL The City Pier Restaurant -. ? WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING .. .- .' .. -I .4.' Harold N. Pelta and one of his models. Businesses signing up now for 'Trail of Treats' . . . I 'r PAGE 16 M SEPT. 7, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Not only do we serve coffee and comraderie... WE SERVE YOU! Two businesses, both service oriented 2 rLU 00 c o w I2 cZ < 1- I OO P-o S 0:0< cr < ; Lu Z =,: LU0 zI z- 'A, CL) - '.4 s~ NIP Ile- g % F e \ ep' '7 .4 al '4 ftlp A .l \h AAIAp1 A "i :" 4.. 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I I cv 4.-.. -- 011, view our rentlt4l prcyerties at: iviw-a iit a iizriapa radise.coni '~~ ~ tbo4iB Ala vinza Drivie, Ji-c fes Beti S 94-1-779-0733 E LlS2IJL3 VAV ~-, X 3Ay W GA B,1 3o~ AV C) C C') -J 0: aro SLLI mqm o :cJ Wj- 4:r00 U Uw 4: zluj 0 CL a ia to E CDL CD 1.0 ommmmm r M-.) LUI U.. C4:'4:4:<4:, 1 Cl) N LAL i 3:43: N N ca < Cf) 00( Lu Z F- - -It--C'0 LUz cr: 0 W EF-0 irr~ o1~~ .1 :i - ---- -- - "~ '' AMI. AIL AM s Zd ' Fz _3 PAGE 18 M SEPT. 7; 2005 M THE ISLANDER NXTC surfing has deep, new Island roots By Kevin Cassidy Islander Sports During one of the early summer s\% ells brought on by tropical weather in the Gulf in June, 4-year-old Christian Daniels was spotted tearing it up in waist- high surf on a custom-made NXTC surfboard at the White Avenue Beach near the imaginary line between. Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. You might find it sur- prising to see a youngster like Christian surfing, but it's not that surprising when you consider that his Dad is NXTC owner/operator Tommy Daniels. Christian's first foray into surfing came at the ripe old age of 18 months with dad. Tommy pushed son into his first wave then, which Christian promptly caught, stood up and rode to the beach. Christian's mom Beth caught all the action on the family's camcorder. Daniels, a life-long resident of Anna Maria Island, has been making surfboards under the NXTC label since 1992. NXTC Surfboards, located at 4523 30th St. W. in Bradenton, produces 300-400 custom surfboards a year and ships them to places like Central America, Texas, New Jersey, New York and the Carolinas, and all up and down the east coast of Florida. "We're probably operating at about 50 percent of our potential output due to a variety of issues ranging from employee issues to all the associated issues that go with building a new house on 65th Street in Holmes Beach," Daniels said. Tommy got into the surfboard business right after graduating from Manatee High in 1990.-Instead of Going to college like a lot of his classmates, he opted Sfor an excursion to Hawaii where he first found work in the surfboard building industry as an airbrush artist. He then worked into fixing dings in the boards before moving up to glassing and shaping surfboards. He worked in Hawaii for two years, before returning to Anna Maria Island. Tommy then worked for renowned surfboard- maker Juan Rodriguez in Sarasota for six years before deciding to start his own business in 1990 and it took off from there. Daniels' NXTC surfboards are also sponsors to some good surfers both locally and on the east coast. Local products include 18-year-old Blake Tyre and 31- year-old Matt Varriot, who were both competing in the past weekend's 20th Annual National Kidney Founda- tion Labor Day Contest in Daytona Beach. Tyre is competing in the junior men's division, while Varriot is in the men's division of the contest, which has local roots in the Salick brothers, who grew up on and around the Island. Their sister Joanie Mills and brother Wilson Shymanski both live here still. Other surfers using NXTC boards that are doing well include 12-year-old Mikee Fitts and his 15- year-old brother Mickey Fitts of St. Augustine Beach. Daniels also sponsors 16-year-old Amber Collier in the junior women's division and her father Roger Collier, who has "worked up" to the master's This photo, a runner-up from the annual Islander Top Noich photo contest. hoIll's Christian, Daniels' surfing form on a \'waist- high wave at the \i'hite Avenue Beach on the Island. Islander Photo: Courtesy TDniels Daniels division. Amber recently captured first place in the Hunington Beach contest in Hunnington Beach, Calif., on Sept. 3-4. Daniels, his son and wife of 10 years Beth, also a life-long area resident, reside in Holmes Beach. For more information on NXTC Surfboards, contact Tommy at 755-5878. Islanders claim volleyball title Bradenton Beach residents Sand\ Young and Bob Johnson prevailed over the team of Abbey Beasley and Brian Rockwood to claim the coed BB division of the Hess Express/Zephyrhills ProAm beach volleyball tourney held Aug. 13 at Coquina Beach. Young and Johnson, who moved to the Island from: Key West last October, have been playing beach vol- leyball togetherfor eight years, though never in an or- ganized tournament the likes of the Hess Express/ Zephyrhills tourney. "We're both basically beach volleyball junkies," stated Young. They usually just enjoy the social scene in beach volleyball, often traveling to Siesta Key to play on the weekends. Young, who is 37, and Johnson, 43, defeated nine other teams to claim the title and were the oldest couple in the tournament, but that didn't deter them, even if they were a little rusty. "We were both out of practice," stated Young, "but like riding a bike, you never forget those motor skills." Young and Johnson each won a brand new beach vol- leyball, beach shelters, beach towels, hats, and coolie cups for their efforts. Young and Johnson had hoped to play in the Clearwater Beach tourney Aug. 27 to defend their title, but Hurricane Katrina canceled that event. For now-, the twosome will have to be content with Bradenton Beach residents Sandy Young and Bob Johnson team up in competitive volleyball. w weekend trips to Siesta Beach to satisfy their competi- tive cravings. -Key Royale Golf news Sally Keyes posted a one-iinder par 31 to win the Key Royale ladies low net competition on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Key Royale Club. Tootie Wagner fin- ished in second place with a 34, while Nancy Grimme's 35 was good enough for third place. Wagner also managed a chip-in on hole No. 9, while Jean Tourt had a chip-in on No. 8 and Joyce Brown chipped one in on No. 7. Center offers adult soccer on Saturday The Anna Maria Island Community Center is of- fering adult soccer 9-11 a.m. Saturday mornings. Cost is $2 per player. For more information, contact Center athletic director Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. 'They couldn't believe somebody cared' By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent "An incredibly rewarding experience, seeing the look on the kids' facess" said Islander Steve Schlueter, back from the Bahamas where he and his wife passed out hundreds of books to needy children. They and the books were delivered by a cruise ship, scene of the Rotary International district con- ference. Last year's president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, he and wife Pam participated in the district's project in Nassau. The project was to distribute to children the hun- dreds of books gathered by district Rotarians. The youngsters were in an orphanage, a hospital, or a home for abandoned children in Nassau. The latter were abandoned by their parents and just about everyone else, Schlueter said, and he wanted to take his share of the books there. But so did everyone else on the cruise, and he and his wife drew the orphanage. "The orphanage also housed some children who had been removed from situations where they had been abused or neglected," he said. Islander Steve Schlueter and friends. "The kids were so happy to see us, their faces just shone. They couldn't believe somebody cared." The Schlueters, along with the others in the 30- Rotarian group at the orphanage, served lunch to the youngsters and then "spent a couple of hours read- ing stories and playing games with the kids. Their response was heartwarming and-sincere." He has been with the Island club for the five years they have lived in Holmes Beach, and be- fore that he was a Rotarian in Wisconsin for many years. He has a contract electrical manufacturing firm, semi- retired now and telecommuting with the home firm and leaving its operations up to the staff he developed over the years and left in place when he moved here. The Bahamas charity was only one of many undertaken by the Rotary club, he said, citing the big project of providing dictionaries to every third- grade student in Manatee County, including Anna Maria Elementary School. "I'm sure the new president (Birgit Sesterhenn) will have projects every bit as good for the coming year," he said. "She's a great leader with excellent ideas." I THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 19 Young poet captures heart of Anna Maria Island As a proud grandmother, Vicki Varga can't say enough about 14-year-old granddaughter Emily-V. Patrick's passion for writing and our Island home. Patrick,, whose grandparents and great-grand- mother live.in Bradenton, visits Anna Maria Island each year around April or May and stays with her fam- ily at the Gulf Sands. Resort. Varga says she has been visiting for the past 10 years and she just can't get enough time on the beach. Varga says she remembers her granddaughter first sharing her talent for writing around age 11. At age 12, Patrick penned a poem about the Island and, by age- 13 had written a novel titled "To Be An Angel." Varga says the 122-page book has been shopped to different agents and publishers and received positive feedback, which has encouraged Patrick to write two additional books, both tied to her first novel. Emily describes the novel in its prologue as a time- less novel about a girl's incredible journey after death. Through the characters that touch her main character's life, readers will see her grow and let go. "She's a pretty deep thinker," Varga says. "We hope we might have an author in the family. We've been really impressed." Varga says as far as she knows, Emily is interested in following her love of animals in pursuit of a veteri- nary degree, which she aims to obtain at a Florida uni- versity. But that could change by the time she gradu-, """ '~.:K a.. .|, wfs9 -^48~ r;; .i z -.~ ~s~f~- Aspiring author's family Young Emily Patrick, now 14, is seen here with,from left, great-grandmother Shirley Anderson, father Scott Patrick and grandmother Vicki Varga. The teen from Greenville, Maine, looks forward to her visits with family in Bradenton and vacations on the Island. a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910- Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip? Call about our 03 big selection of frozen bait! S DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY g See you at our docks! 794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida----- 't'- 7'. r- '" Son Anna Maria Island, Perico island and Flamingo Cay. Tie Islander .;-s. now that covers areas north of it. The many birdbaths S' ,' .-- have barely ever had a thin layer of ice on them. The-wildlife on my favorite island is unbelievable! SFlocks of wild parrots and flamingos, fly overhead. '.p, Emily Small lizards sunbathe by the pool. My favorites, the .. Patrick dolphins, can be found on all the beaches it seems. They-watch over the humans as though they are life- guards. They love to show off: Jumping out of the water with amazing grace. Their skin repels the water. .Small beads form and catch the sunlight both blinding and fascinating their onlookers. Even schools of tarpon swim with the dolphins, while stingrays look curiously I. at the intruders of their underwater palace. The hotels smell unused. Allbright colors protrude from everywhere. Small soaps wait patiently by the sinks. When I wake up, I can stroll out onto the balcony ates from hih school she allows. and witness the sun rise of sunrises. Many tell the story In the meantime, Emily has, through her own ini- of t gee flas If you're lucky, you may see a burst of the green flash. If you're lucky,'you may see a burst iati\e. taken up correspondence with-U.S. troops sta- ' S 6of green on the horizon. It barelY ever occurs, and it tioned in Iraq and maintains a straight "A" average at lylasts for a mere secondMy great-grandmother, only lasts for a mere second. My great-grandmother, a school. She also shares her grandmother's artistic skills resident of Bradenton, Fla., claims to have seen it. and enjoys playing piano and saxophone.- That's a bit off track, however. In the afternoon, I Varga' is -looking forward to seeing her grand- usually find my way to the beach. You have to be care-. daughter again in the spring, along with Emily's ful not to cut your foot on the vast variety of shells.-But mother Heidi, sister, Eva.May Patrick, 1, and stepfather the points on your bre feet really do "hurt so good." Tomn St. Jean. .Most of the ti me. I aimlessly make my way down Here is Emily's vision of Anna Maria Island. thelong strip of sand. The beach never ends since it's an island; it only goes round and round like a Ferris Anna Maria Island wheel. I look down at my feet and sometimes spot a By Emily V. Patrick shark's tooth or a perfect shell. I can hear the ocean (Written at age 12) forever in these natural works of art. My favoriteplace in the world is, without question, Another thing that amazes me about the island is Anna Maria Island, Florida. all the different cultures. People around the world ap- Anna Maria Island is where anybody in the world parently feel the same way about the island. You can can forget their problems and feel the pure white sand travel to Anna Maria and see African-Americans or between their toes. people dressed like they're from Asia. (If they are, Anna Maria Isle is a place'with beautiful beaches, there's no-way to tell.) The different languages are in- pristine-waters of 5pphire, and great fishing. I can go teresting.If you see a crowd, you'd.think it was a rain- there, slip on a bathing suit, and go bake like a salmon bow with all the different skin tones. on the almost deserted beaches. I have to mention the restaurants before I end this On Anna Maria, there are tons of souvenir shops. piece. There's nothing like eating out in Florida. The Some sport blown up alligators, where others modelthe restaurants are always cleanand unique. I can usually latest styles of bathing suits. look out the windows of the restaurant I'n diininn at I can'texplain the beauty of this small island. Large aid see water. It seems that, although the restaurants exquisite flowers bloom on every bush. The beaches are busy, they still manage to make scrumptious food. aren't the only locations worthy to be in a portrait. 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Help Us Help Katrina Victimns Jessica's Beach Bring in canned goods, bottled water, baby supplies or toiletries and get one FREE draft beer with donation. III 7th Street N. Bradenton Beach (next to the Green Turtle) 778-0830 ~""Cr~ S PAGE 20 M SEPT. 7, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Stories of Katrina, deep ocean critters, wacky parade The stories and photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's landfall have been-horrific. Images that are more-common from Third-World countries have been produced from one of the most fashionable cities in the United States as residents of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana try to survive one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to have struck the country. Former Islander Joe Bird moved to Jackson, Miss., late last year with his wife Susan and twin.sons Rowan and Gavin. He offered the following account of what he had to go through. As he put it, "It may be too melo- dramatic, or stream of unconsciousness, but what the hell as a writer, I make a really good graphics guy." Joe, by the way, is a graphic artist specializing in elec- tronic media. I feel somewhat sheepish. Here I am, typing away at my computer, in the relative comfort of my air con- ditioned home. I'm in Mississippi, right after Katrina punished the Northern Gulf Coast with a massive Cat- egory 4 hurricane. Here's the thing: I'm approximately 165 miles north of the Gulf Coast, usually a safe distance from the wrath of hurricane nma hem. Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, took a pretty good hit from Katrina. In Jackson, three deaths are blamed on the storm, one from a falling tree that hit a woman as she sat in her home. This is particularly disturbing, as she.was fol- lowing the official guidance from local authorities, who advised, "stay home, don't travel." Initial estimates claimed a 98-percent power out- age in the metro area. Thus, the sheepish feeling. Last night, on a walking tour of-the adjacent neigh- borhood, I observed at least three large trees felled per block. Most of them cleverly sought out power lines, cars or homes. People this far north are suffering si- lently. They know that their neighbors to the south are enduring a Dante-esque hell of death, destruction and heat. Locally, refugees crowd local shelters, gas. is un- available, and the light at the end of the tunnel is on a power truck. How did I end up in the enviable state of having power and creature comforts when so many suffer? For one, I live in a relatively new neighborhood.with all un- derground utilities. This feature, combined with a large electrical substation about three quarters of a mile away, kept the power on through hurrican-force winds. We've been hosting many house guests, mostly rela- tives. SBeing former Islander, I was used to the pre-hur- ricane drill. Get the water, batteries, ice, canned foods, . etc. Even though I was spared, the prep work paid off. Fueling up the vehicles now-seems a stroke of genius. Water, the bottled variety, is now as valuable as gas. You see, pretty much the entire state is under a boil- water advisory. I'm'not gloating about my good for- tune, but as it relates to preparedness. a few simple things can make your own and other's lives more en- durable under some pretty bad circumstances. Do what is advised as far as stockpiles, heed all notices and never underestimate Mother Nature. The people of the Northern Gulf Coast desper- ately need your.help. Monetary donations are the best way you can assist. Please seek out a reputable charity, like the American Red Cross Disaster Relief I*0MI nI 'I"g@*jjMiH''0gaAMaE LIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING -f CAPT. RICK GROSS S(941)794-3308 W 1/2 DAY & FULL DAY CHARTERS Catcher's Marina-5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach visit geocities.com/captrickgross O U :* ' Like boating, but don't want the hassle and cost of boat ownershipP "Jt T CQ4" We provide the unlimited use of new boats, insurance, maintenance, training, etc WAVY- OPEN HOUSE WAVES BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB This Saturday! 10 am-3 pm BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB 4110 127 Street W. Cortez 0, I F,, I ,: i, ,,- ,,: _. According to Mark Zaloudek of the Sarasota Her- ald-Tribune, the National Weather Service in Ruskin has determined that July-August 2005 are the hottest recorded in the Tampa Bay area in the past 115 years ? that records have been kept. We \ e had a bit of a break here south of the Tampa crowd, but e\ en our temperatures have been really up there, ranking No. 3 in the 60 years records have been maintained at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. You may think that the July average of 1.4 degrees warmer than usual isn't all.that much, but in the world of weather, that's a lot. And August's 1.8-degree above-average reading is even more significant. It's not that the high highs have been, well, all that high thit's contributed to the heat wave,.but the fact that the low temperatures haven't bottomed out any- S where near normal. In fact, there have only been two- days in the past two months where the overnight low was "normal," with all the rest soaring. Ah, summer in Florida! Ya gotta love it. A.. S ... ' A 'luhortsn t" i /t' w ha '.s jnst o i e <,ffle o 11 /tr1 d critters found in the deep Gulf of Mexico. Islander Photo: Courtesy Hi arhir Branch Fund, and give today. SThe Red Cross may be reached at (800) HELP- NOW. You can also drop off bottled water, baby. items, non-perishable food and personal hygiene products to the West Manatee Fire and Rescue dis- trict Fire Station No. 1 up to Friday. Firefighters are going to Hancock County, Mississippi, to hand-de- liver relief supplies. Fire Station No. 1 is at 6001 Marina-Drive, Holmes Beach. More ahead Hurricane Katrina doesn't appear to be the finale of the 2005 hurricane season. Colorado State University's Dr. William Gray has predicted five named storms, four of them reaching hurricane status and two of them for September alone being severe. September is the most active month for Atlantic. Ocean hurricanes. October could see three named storms, two becom- ing hurricanes and one being major, Gray and his team of hurricane forecasters have said. To further add to the grief; Gray has said that those numbers indicate that there is a 43-percent chance that an intense hurricane will hit the States in September, with a 15-percent for October. The long-term average is 27.percent in September, 6 percent in October. ''We've already had 110-percent of the average season through August," Gray told the Associated Press, "and you're only 40-percent of the way through the season. Gray updated his forecasts on Sept. 1 for the rest of the year. He and his team have been offering hurri- cane predictions for more than 25 years with unfor- tunately a very, very high degree ofaccuracy. Hot, hot baby If you too have been thinking that it's been ex- tremely hot of late, you're right. [Beach PURE Gas and Service Station Certified Full Automotive Repair 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] CAPTi US CHARTIER Too weird: Fish tale No. 1 Gi\ in Off and Stephen Bauman of the Charlotte Sun-Herald ha\ e reported one of the strangest events seen in the fish world-of late or maybe ever. -Seems that there \\as something of a "fish parade" off the beKlches of Englewood Aug. 25. "The fish were moving in a narrow band in about 18 inches of water, going south in the Gulf,- and stretched for about mile," according to the newspa- per. "Included in the swarm were clouds of shrimp, blue crab, grouper, snapper, redfish and flounder. They \\ ere joined by more usual species, including sea rob- ins, needlefish and eels." There were "thousands and thousands of them," according to one resident. Why? "According to some scientists, it could have been a pred:aor-al oidance technique,although there were no signs of sharks in the water near the fish. It could have been spurred by a red tide avoidance tactic too, although'no red tide was noticed by beachgoers, in the region. Some scientists said there could be a "stealth" red tide moving in an offshore current that the critters detected and decided to get ahead of the bloom. And don't forget that Hurricane Katrina was mov- ing across the state that day, and perhaps the low pres- sure had something to do with the fish migration - although that theory loses credence when you take into account that the critters were.moving toward the storm, not away from it. Weird fish tales, No. 2 Despite having to dodge and dive out of Hurricane Katri na's path, a group of scientists made it back to port last weekend with results of a deep-water expedition. -into the Gulf. The findings were pretty spectacular. "The group has discovered a mysterious visual capability in a deep-sea crab; captured new video of a large, recently discovered-squid species; and took clear video of the world's first known fluorescent shark," PLEASE SEE SANDSCRIPT, NEXT PAGE U.S. Coast Guard CAPTAIN'S LICENSE Bradenton Starts Sept. 19 $39900 Includes All Equipment & Books SNo Hidden Charges Test after the class with Capt. Mike Adams TOLL FREE 877-447-1950 We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome at The Islander. Justgive us a call at 778- 7978, or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. E-mail news@islander.org. TIfe Islander ,n 1 -.-/ 7979, I P STHE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 21 Snook season starts out with big 'gulp' of fish By Capt. Mike Heistand Snook season has started out on an excellent note, with lots of big, hungry linesiders coming onto the hooks from most of the bays in the area. There is also some great backwater action produced by redfish and big trout. Offshore fishing for grouper and snapper is also excellent for anglers willing to go at least 30 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Zach Zacharias onf the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said he made it out a few times last week, catching snapper, snook, reds and trout. "The snapper were the only volume catch," he said, adding that "fish- ing seems to be kind of inconsequential considering the circumstances to the north. I guess in time it may be therapeutic, however." Capt. Zach also added another sobering comment: "The fuel issue is getting out of hand as well." Bill Lowman at. Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes-Beach said inshore fish- ing is hot right now, with a "very good opening day for snook season" Sept. 1, and reports of big linesiders. Redfish action is also good on the outgoing tides. Off- shore fishing action for bottom fishing is also very good, but the very best reports are coming from fish- ers venturing more than 30 miles out into the Gulf. Grouper and snapper are the catches out there. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he has been catching some nice-size snook on artificial bait, mostly Mister Twister Exudes, near Terra Ceia Bay and Miguel Bay. He's also bringing back redfish to 22 inches and trout to 20. Capt. Ray Markham said that he's been catching "a variety of fish snook, trout, redfish, flounder, jack crevalle, ladyfish, and juvenile gag grouper were on the list. By far, snook and redfish highlighted the catches. Few trout were in the catch, and is .seems that trout were hurt tremendously by previous bouts with red tide. Numbers and sizes of fish have been way down compared to the norm here in Terra Ceia, but still, it's possible to catch and release a couple dozen trout on a day's fishing, but with the sizes being down, I try not to target these fragile fish." He's been working in Bishop's Harbor, Joe's Bay.and Champaign Bayou. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include lots of keeper-size snook in Palma Sola Bay and near the Perico Island shoreline at higher tides..The redfish seem to be scattered, but mangrove snapper are still lurking under the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers there are catching lots of redfish, black drum, man- grove snapper and some snook at night. Justin Morrison at the Anna Maria City Pier said fishers are getting into some reds to 24.inches in length, a few snook in the mornings and mangrove snapper almost all the time. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's been tar- geting snook every day since the season opened with good results limit catches every day. Trout and red- fish are also plentiful and hungry, with most of his ac- tion coming from north of the Manatee River. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said reports of snook are coming in, some fish stretching to Anna oaor-ia dslan tes Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW. PM HIGH PM Sep7 2:03 2.2 8:25 0.5 3:12 2.0 8:14 Sep8 2:28 2.4 9:14 0.4 4:12 1.8 8:32 Sep9 2:57 2.5 10:13 0.4 5:26 1.6 8:43 Sep 10 3:32 2.5 11:29 0.4 - FQ Sepll 4:17 2.6 1:01 Sep 12 5:28 2.6 2:31 Sep 13 7:04 2.6 3:43 Sep 14 8:40 2.6 4:38 LOW 1.1 1.3 1.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1-06 later Capt. Mike's Charter Boat S "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish *Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike He s mnd USCG Licensed 34 inches. He's also seeing lots of mangrove snapper coming from near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include red- fish near Joe's Island on the higher tides, with the best action coming near the mangroves. There are some nice-size trout coming from the front of Miguel Bay and some keeper-snook in Terra Ceia Bay. - On my boat Magic, we've been catching up to 20 redfish on every trip this week, but only a couple of Lkeeper-size snook. Big trout to 21 inches helped round out the week. Sandscript CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 according to Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce. The researchers, using a deep-diving submersible craft capable of reaching 3,000 feet down, targeted a coral mount 200 miles west of Tampa and another about 140 miles south of New Orleans. Chief Scientist Tammy Frank, a visual ecologist from Harbor Branch, has been working with animals collected in special light-tight devices that avoid dam- age to delicate deep-sea eyes. She found a species of deep-sea crab that can detect ultraviolet light, despite there being no known ultraviolet light in deep water. "The reasons for this seemingly bizarre ability are not clear, but the sensitivity could point to a deep-sea light source about which researchers are not aware, or to some unknown characteristic of known light sources such- as bioluminescence the light chemically pro- duced by countless open ocean organisms," according to Harbor Branch. Last year, on a similar trip to the deep Gulf, scien- tists found a 6-foot-long squid believed to be a new species.."This year, at a site hundreds of miles away, an underwater camera with special low-light capabili- ties caught footage of what appears to be the same spe- cies, which would suggest that the squid is not rare, and. would also illustrate how poorly explored the deep sea remains if such a large animal could have gone undis- covered," Harbor Branch scientists said. And about that glowing shark ... Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20.00! Call Rebecca or Nancy 778-7978 ThI Islander www.islander.org Artificials do work Capt. Ray Markham has graphi- cally illustrated - that artificial S ,. .. lures do w'- ork to catch. --. -" snook. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name'and phone number for more infor- mation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. , Boating safety, seamanship course on two Saturdays "America's Boating Course," a two-day boating safety and seamanship program, is being offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 on consecutive Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17. The classes from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. will be at the flotilla's building, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton, in G.T. Bray Park. Cost is $30 for the two days. Additional information is available at 795-6189 and 798-9544. Mike Matz, of the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory in St. Augustine, used powerful lights in front of the submersible to catch sight of glowing crit- ters of the deep. He and others caught a glimpse of what was believed to be the first-ever fluorescent shark last year, but the images weren't all that clear. Thisyear, Matz "was ecstatic when he came upon a shark kind enough to rest on the bottom in front of the sub, allow- ing him to record incredible video footage of the animal's intricate fluorescent pattern." There's lots of weird stuff out there. Sandscript factoid Even the usually refreshing waters of the Gulf of Mexico aren't much help in cooling anyone off from the heat wave. Water temps have been hovering around the 90-degree mark in the past few weeks. 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H-,buiy was partici- La"ra Boder of Anna Maria didn'torget her Island news when she visited the gating with the Charlotte (N.C.) Youth Choir. lnutdcr Photo: Daunui) Russian River area of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Fishing with daughter Linda Presswood1 ai d,. John, she cuat either lini if red Saln. the first day. l .... 'i ',--- - aella producers Bonnie and Norm Langeland ofBradenton Beach and Kalamazoo, Mlich., show off their Islander in orky Jeronimo of Anna Maria, far right with Islander, lends a hand to making paella with companeros in lmunecar, Spain. Jeronimo and wife K. C make their home in the Spanish city when away Anna Maria Id, Der Sixth Corky are, from left, Miguel, Paco, Pepe and Gabriel of the Vizcaya restaurant, left background. na a k. i At u fm --1 5-,,s5- tHello pri o cersmBonne an-Nrm- aneladfBadntoBac .. ?. .Y ilith.. Cok are fro lef:i Miu',P-;; i ai=e fte icy rsarnt etbakr TL - ... .:...-:. -.. ....~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ .::;--,- ,.. ..:_:.'-=- .1 _~~~~~~~-r .;. ,.. .". .. ... ' --~~ -s; g :-: ----_ -.. Z =,:_ .__ .. -.- .. m-, ... . . i...,v:, : %- .- -_- :..- . :: :5-:. : ..-; .d -. _.. = . +kn =It' ': irn q"-: =-~~~ng ; : ='- Longtime friends Nadia Tryciecky and Christian Ulanch take time out to catch up St. Johns excursion on hometown news while touring Alaska in July. Ulanch of Anna Maria is an avid Melinda Lampariello and Terry Weaver, owners of Fit to Eat Restaurant in photographer with family in Alaska and Tryciecky of Bradenton has offered Holmes Beach, vacation on the St. Johns River with her brother and sister-in- massage services to Islanders for many years. law, Richard and Patty Fernandez, along with "Rhea the poodle." CI PAGE 24 0 SEPT. 7, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER d Biz By Rick Catlin A Billy beach bum Bill and Linda Staley have been vacationing on Anna Maria for the past 17 years, and Bill has been coming to the Island since he was a little boy. When the opportunity arose for the Brandon couple to purchase.Neumann's " Island Beach Store at 427 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria, it didn't take the Staleys long to make a decision. Once they pur- chased the store, they renamed it Beach Bum Billy's in honor of Bill's lifelong goal. "I always wanted to be a beach bum," said-Bill with a laugh, "and Id guess this is as close as I can come." With their background in sales and retail, the couple plan on adding a few new items to Beach Bum Billy's. Linda .plans on bringing in handcrafted handbags, some natural bath and beauty products, and more unique gift items. Beach Bum Bill\'s already\ has ka\ak and bicycle rentals, and a coin- plete inventory of beach accessories, including clothing, chairs, towels; lo- tions and kid's beach items. They are also considering adding scooter rentals in the future. "I'm going to put in a lot of things women would like to see that will add to the fine gifts, jewelry and clothing we already have," said Linda. "I think people will really enjoQ their visit here." Also a3 ailable re fishing rod rent- als for trips to the local piers, stroller, crib and car seat rentals, and Billy's can even arrange for fishing and sailing Pet sitting' Shelley Cluinbcrlin recently opened Shelley's Island Pet Sitting service for Island. Corte: and Perico residents. charters and day trips to Egmont Key. "I just love the beach and this Is- land," said Billy" "We're just thrilled to be here," added Linda. "Billy' is open at 9 a.m. daily. For more information on Beach Bum Bill's. call 778-3316. Shelley's Island pet sitting Professional pet sitter Shelley Chamberlin is now sitting in Anna Maria as Shelley's Island Pet Sitting. and the service is the perfect answer for Islanders needing a place to keep their: pets when needed. In addition to pet-sitting ser' ices. Shelley also checks the house, beings in mail and papers, takes oit the garbage, waters plants and alternates lights to make it appear the resident is still home. She also provides dog walking and pet taxi services. "Pet sitting allows pets to say. in their home en\ ironment." said Shelley. "Even though you may not be home, your. pets are more comfortable and secure in their familiar surrounding's and visits are scheduled to maintain you pet's routine a. close as possible. There :-; are no new places or other pets to get used to, and when you return, your pet welcomes you at the door." Shelley visits a house one to three times a da\ to check on the pets under her care and ensures they get plenty: of.. attention. Currently, Shelley's service is avail- able on the Island, in Cortez and in-the Perico Island area. - For more information, call Shelley at 779-2080, or %isit her Web site at www.islandpetsitting.com. Islander joins- Saunders Kimberly Clark.joined Michael Saunders Real Estate this week and will specialize in Island real estate. She was formerly with Gulf-Bay Realty in Holmes Beach. Realty raves Karl Esterbrook, Jamie Miller- Culbreath and Rich Wiles recently joined the staff of Duncan Real Estate at 310 Pine A e. in Anna Maria as sales associates. Jean Hutcherson has joined the staff at T. Doll Young Real-Estate at 5508 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach as a, sales associate. She was formerly with the U.S. Department of Defense Depen- dents School s\temn and has tied in Europe and the Pacific.: i,'- .; Island Real Estate at 6101i marina' Drive in Holmes Beach has named ,ri Kent as its top listing agent for August,, while Alan Galletto garnered the top sales agent award for the most closings during the month.: i; :.. r CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE: Ine nlsten Ieam Professional REALTORS representing buyers and sellers with ,P.A. HonestO, Jenni SIntegrity, 94 Results! 1-I 'W,, fer Absten, P.A. 1-345-7002 er~b .;VnZ-ni n :.on, DEVELOPER WANTED! Build two land condos on a 13,728 sf lot. Room for large units and two pools. Rent out.duplex until you are ready to build. 4BR/3BA, large kitchen, recently renovated, plus 2BR/1BA with covered parking. $849,000. RARE FIND IN ANNA MARIA! Cute and ready to be lived in! Enjoy island living just three blocks from the beach and the bay in the heart of Anna Maria. Walk to everything! Nicely remodeled, custom tile work in bath rooms, beautiful tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings and much more. Tons of charm! Must see! $799,000 IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom home just two blocks from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac: Very well maintained, large bedrooms, master suite with dual showers, oversized two-car garage with workshop area in back. Bonus recreation area downstairs and lots of storage. Large side yard with plenty of room for a pool! $875,000. NEW LISTING! CANALFRONT, GREAT PRICE!. 3BR/2BA canalfront home on Longboat Key. No bridges to open water, short walk to beach, Joan M. Durante park and a great restaurant. Won't last at this price! $789,000. If-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach ?ou 'i te "wtet 44te4 Jr I~~_il ~tr Ilileal , -- ~if~ ?~t~ 1 FRESH mot HATS $12 T-SHIRTS M,LXL 5$10 XXL $12 Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals '/17 office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 --- www.surfside-realty.us 941-778-7978 or ww.islader.org f e '5404 Marina Drive. Holmes Beach I. SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO complex on the Gulf of '. .". 1 Mexico. 2BR/2BA furnished and ready to move in! SPool, tennis, spa, elevator and hurricane shutters. A ip. i great place to live. $659,000. BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3BA HOME with view of Tampa , Bay. Only steps to a very private beach area. Brazilian . teak hardwood floors, granite counters, two balconies " and much more! $1,200,000. 1" TIFFANY PLACE CONDO on the Gulf of Mexico. SRemodeled and very beautiful, all furniture and furnish- .* ings to stay, view of the Gulf from patio and'the master ... bedroom. Tiffany Place condo offers great year-round l giving or a great year-round rental. $810,000. NORTH POINT HARBOR: Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA -, - pool home. On canal with dock and boat lift. Large ... .,.. kitchen and living areas. Two-car garage, lots of , extras! $1,425,000. The Big Picture...it's all about the real estate! A top producer at Island Real Estate Inc., call Marianne at (941) 778-6066. SIS[LAND REAL EST E A- OF ANNA MARIA ISL4A1 ?INC MARIANNE CORRELL 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, F13'4217 REALTOR 941-778-6066 1-877-778-6066 ' Heather Absten 941-807-46 H aLheir A.t rEnair ) ho I *e: THE ISLANDER U SEPT: 7, 2005 U PAGE 25 This week's featured sale Thi home at 623 C(,'i o ,rd. Lamu on Ke-V R,.'\ale iin H',hii.c Beach sold last month for $1 million, amounting to a $220,000 increase over three months since it sold in June 2005 for $780,000. It sold in April of 2004 Jbr $610,000 Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson Island real estate transactions 820 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria,, a 3,953 sfla / 5,125 sfur 4bed/4bath/2car home built in 2001 on a 75x100 lot was sold 08/17/05, Hall to Hoch for $1,900,000; list $1,999,000. 623.Concord Lane, Holmes Beach, a 1,718 sfla /2,680 sfur 4bed/3bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1967 on a 100x115 lot was sold 08/16/05, Hynds to Anderson for $1 million. 522 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,878 sfla / 3,056 sfur 3bed/2bath/lcar canalfront pool home built in 1967 on a 100x124 lot was sold 08/15/05, Holloway to Masters for $950,000; list $995,000. 107 Elm Ave., Anna Maria, a vacant 50x100 Gulffront lot was sold 08/17/05, Negele fo Buky for $850,000. *405 41st St., Unit 4, Fourth Ave. Condo, Holmes Beach, a condo, was sold 08/15/05, Gaprop -nc. to Baez for $842,243. i1800 Gulf Drive N., Unit 110, La Costa, Bradenton Beach, a 952 sfla / 1,088 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulfront condo built in 1979 was sold 08/15/05, McVey to Gallehue for $735,900; list $769,000. 2175 Avenue A, Bradenton Beach, Rotary help The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island gets going on a long-term community service pro.iteci Helping keep the Island butterfly park.in shape. Two mimibellrs work in the park the first Sanur- day of each month. Shown are Andy Minor, who is in charge of the project for Rotary, and Nancy Ambrose, founder-director of the butterfly park between Holmes Beach City Hall and the Island Branch Library on Marina Drive. a 2,402 sfla / 3,344 sfu'r 3bed/2bath/ 2car home built in-1974 on a 100x100 lot was sold 08/18/05, Lott to Gale for $650,000. 504 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,384 sfla / 2,380 sfur 2bed/ 2bath canalfront home built in 1961 on a 96x117 lot was sold 08/16/05, Monfort to Mione for $639,350; list $625,000. 1800 Gulf Drive N., Unit 201, La Costa; Bradenton Beach, a 1,130 sfla /1,160 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1979 was sold 08/19/05, Walters to Hollis for $537,500. 2109 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, a 858 sfla / 918 sfur 2bed/1bath home built in 1950 on a 50x100 lot was sold 08/18/05, Toilette to Korinek for $485,000; list $495,000. 205 76th.St., Holmes Beach, a 1,384 sha / 1,927 sfur 2bed/2bath/1car home built in 1968 on a 90x78 lot was sold 08/17/05, Warren to Mischke for $469,000. 210 Haverkos Ct., Holmes Beach, a 1,368 sfla / 1,992 sfur 1 bed/1 bath home built in 1956 on a 68x98 lot was sold 08/ 05/05, Westbrook to Schmitzerle for $430,000. 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. Preston's yoga Island resident Preston W 7mh'v Jr. Partners Sign Up recently completed level land level.II of Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Tias Little's Yoga Teacher Training members, John Luchkowec. vice program in New Mexico. He has president, and Pat Balmeri- both ofColdwell Banker Te nacle, sign the club's agree. partner and provide assist. events and tutoring of stude Anna Maria Elementary Sc, Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Micae auo an THCUS.J 1 IDCE. -'.UF H:,.1E.- :NE -CDIIF.EO . WWW.VV.IICHAELSAUNDERS COM 1 ..:,.... ... - ENJOY FULL PANORAMIC VIEWS of beau- tiful Terra Ceia Bay & stunning sunsets from your glass-enclosed lanai. 2BR/2BA condo in a gated golf course community that offers a clubhouse, exercise room, heated pool/ spa, tennis & a fishing pier. $365,000. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 508210 THAT, . THIS HAWTHORNE PARK BEAUTY has it all! 4-5BR/3.5BA pool home w/newer carpet, granite countertops in the kitchen, lanai, large private backyard, 3-car garage & 2 newer A/C units. All this & just 10 minutes to the beach! $710,000. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 508713 .4- ;, tkel> > -> y BEAUTIFUL SHAW'S POINT 3BR/2BA pool home on a sparkling lake within a1/2 acre lot, in a quiet and serene neighborhood. House features a.split floor plan, extra-large screened and tiled Florida room, plus a 2 car garage w/extended driveway. $425,000. Cind. Pir,,:, 13 630:i,,, 90.h i 508530 a .1 .t- ... -' SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT with 5BR/ 4.5BA, screened lanai and pool and over 4300 SF. This home, which is on large lot offers privacy and convenience to Gulf beaches. Contemporary architecture with a new Barrel tile roof. $1,800,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 510882 PALMA SOLA PARK. Beautiful custom built 3BR/3BA home, guest suite w/separate entrance. Sparkling inground pool overlooks lush landscaped yard. $675,900. Colette Gerrish 748-6300 or 713-6557. 512016 MARINER'S COVE. 2BR/2BA condo offering Florida Living at it's best! Tennis, two swimming pools, jacuzzi and deeded boat slip. $695,000. Patty Brooks 748-6300 or 545-1194. 511974 GLENN LAKES lovely 3BR/3BA/3CARgarage home on the beautiful 32 acre lake. Den could be a possible bedroom. 48x20 screened lanai w/heated pool. $569,000. Leah Secondo, 748-6300 or 545-4430. 512485 GLENN LAKES Pristine condition 3BR/2BA. Sandpiper Model. Private wooded setting, room for a pool.Close to dining, shopping, beaches & IMG Academy. $414,900. Leah Secondo 748-6300 or 545-4430. 511742 CORDOVA LAKES. 2-3BR home w/cathedral ceilings. Close to hospitals, shopping and G.T.Bray Park. Fenced back yard. $269,999. Judy LaValliere, 748-6300 or 504-3792 orAnn DeBellevue 720- 7614.511161 TIDY ISLAND TOWNHOME Impressively customized "Eclipse" model. Unique Sarasota Bay wa- terfront community with 24 hr. gated entry, lush nature preserve, pool and tennis. $779,000. Ruth Lawler, 748-6300 or 587-4623.508295 THE LOOP OF NW BRADENTON Fantastic pre-construction opportunityto own in gated commu- nity. Open plan with 4-5BR/3 BA, pool & 3 car garage. Oversized corner lot. $935,000. Jody Shinn,705-5704. 511608 TRADITIONAL NW Bradenton 4BR pool home on 1/2 acre lot w/lush landscaping & cul-de-sac. Bonus room off the 3-car garage. $699,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 508754 PINEBROOK 2BR condo on the 3rd floor. Wonderful amenities, across from pool and reasonable maintenance fees. $235,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767.511748 "'SS AT ?A A A3 T 6Ta ". 63 Bates, am Pin- ment to Beach to include beginning and interme- nce for diate classes and private sessions. nts with Instruction incorporates classical yoga hool. postures and breath and meditation. To reach Preston, call 778-3996. _frr1*" .. :- a :F v -:- .- --. :k -" "1 S .. -4 io, "nit wi.-- h--t .1eil --j5 t~ltmttic, n Hsire. hatin iaf 1fjf~bOO k a'- L .- -lit Cttl! 't< ll t''c-7e 17- j/86-C i ort v it. \vmvj ds$r!it10tl t( dty! _,. :-"' -i7/;:- {.^ ..- . .... 1 4.e- It _-,/ -8 6 6 S.. ..... tky ..... S 1 4. 1_1.1-: (11_ 4c_. a,__ 11 -t a, . R AL SATEO P R U IISF RANNAMARIA ANDtBE *OND CORTEZ BEACH Welcome to a one-of- a-kind bay front paradise! Custom home located on the south end of Anna Maria l: rnd ijnr ,one block: f h.:-r h- ,,ulf Th,; :ur.ririI r4edcr:ide' i : :jrur,- :r.: u ji a ,- '' .:.1 naru l i_, ,k. li,ht jiid .:l;. bl,-nd " r,,:;.n*:th.'r r-.-: ,: r,-: [," ;n "iu[1hctri..: .-., 1' I t r.i Hi.h1.. r ***:1u r* art..-;' r. .:.*. '*1 .~hl -l,r: ,,-,,:,.,: O t..:,tr .a.:.4c .:5: .,0,0 .1 0 . F ,r in.! :. ; p i" r- -' u ; r. .1 q I.r ,n : ., ,lI i^ ^ ^ kIn d -.:- r *r,: ,,. .. Il'.:.,l .l ,, :, t,,:,? l,,'J,.; y: . .,, : -I 5:.4 Offered at 52,450.000 ,. ; '!' -- -. S-- KEY ROYALE Million ,r, l,:l, bia., pan.,,ri .::r, tb ONLY ONE LEFT! yours! Take advanta e o.i .,i-i: i .,l.: .i..i -n-i rnra -ir-i HOLMES BEACH Braird r-ne.. K.e, >-t Island opportunity. :"ul tti .- .. lI,.r ..: d.::n j l,: I :i d-. r I,- hon'.- ...r.h cr'.ropical p ol. community. Fully ladjicjapid anr,. ,ad, t. e... .:.per, d-ei.a-In hih .rid c:ust[C m .n: h ei.:. custom home. Boat do.:,l. I.:...s d .Ir-P#S102'l 3 : r 2 B Cc.rr plretd in 3 mn.:,r,ch; S Incredible Value! S1,850.000 rM P =506840 Offered at 5791,000 Virtual Tours www.skysara SKY S& Photos sota.com Terry Hayes Sothebys (941)3023100 INTERNATIONAL REALTY 302-3100 expanded his teaching schedule at the Anna Maria Art League in Holmes Kimberly L. Clark, P.A. 941-447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities teircurp-n .'es . r _.~..~. . PAGE 26 SEPT. 7, 2005 C THE ISLANDER GAR-SLS A A C -. a P .r tdE A Ci YARD SALE: 8am-noon Saturday, Sept. 10. Interesting stuff! 504 83rd St., Holmes Beach. YOGA WITH PRESTON Whaley Jr. at Anna Maria Art League. Beginning to intermediate level. Morning and evening classes. (941) 778-3996. TUPPERWARE PRODUCT or party. Fantastic September specials for both. Contact Zora Lykken, (941) 378-8271 or 928-4792. KEY WEST FANTASY Fest: Five days/five nights aboard 65-foot sailing vessel Lex-Sea. $595/1 person, BYOB and attitude. Departs Oct. 26. (941) 713-8000. www.annamariaislandsailing.com., SUNSET PILATES on the beach. Ten sessions, you will feel the difference; 20 sessions, you will see a difference; 30 sessions and you will have a whole new body! For information call Julia, (941) 730-3965 REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a.personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Free at TheIslander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes. Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, (941) 720-1411. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774.- FOUND CAT: male, neutered. Large, white under- belly with raccoon-like markings, pink nose. Approximately two years old. Odd habit, which you can tell me if you know him. (941) 778-2935. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing. Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head, new batteries, stereo and much more! $10,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565. SAILBOAT: 12 feet, 6 inches, 1972 ZEF. Complete with a newer Supreme galvanized trailer, a full set of sails, life jackets and oars. $500. (941) 778-8225. 2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com. $12,900 or best offer. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107: 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. NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. 'INVESTORS: GREAT MONEY MAKER Curreenly renting for $2,900-$3,900/week Income will e 'ceed your expectations. . S "One y ear old 5BR'5BA. Enjoy the. .. *, (orv:ni,-ric o- irn indoor elevator and . S ulsi utIld *ini .l'r: Beautifully -- .. ... ...L - lurnished and tiled Inroughout. Four-car Sgarjale lui rIjeate pool overlooking the ISLAND DUPLEX: Steps to beach. Reduced to $699,000 iba',, pr..ate dol- and great fishing, before remodeling continues. Investors and builders bring your RPeduced $2.190,000 Vinualtour: imagination. Gulf views possible. 2BR/1BA on large corner lot. ""' www.lrealour (o.r'mis031305/realtor. AV.e HIuber, Realtor (941) 713-9835 SSUTTON GROUP REALTY 4l1/A Gulfstream Realty Ir?/MA401 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach YoU DESERVE PROFESSIONALISM AND EASE WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. ..: -' Contact Annique ,_ jLesage-Potocki to find out how easy it can be. Call me at (941) 448-4939 Watertront nomes na condos m the $500.000 s. Propedies in all areas - some with acreage. Call for details! -Barbara Ragan 322-6203 or 545-6371 Property Management and Leasing A lam ire AILS as I/)9l05 (.FR. CoinJ,. Duplei I . Total Island Properties For Sale: 227 Median Price: $849,000 S Total Pending: 88 Median Price: $699,450 I Total Sold Since 1/1/05:339 Median Price: $600,000 , Gulfstreani Sm Realty S941-778-7777 866-266-9911 Judy Karkhoff Realtor 1isit us at hn 'll'w.i/ll/hn ., t//Ic!in K't/alism *n.t, ,'t Realtor aiterided Anna Mairi Etementary Srhooi Uniefsirv of NHllB CBA; and UCLA Business S'hocl HOTEL ON ANNA Maria Island seeks manager. Looking.for a full-time, hands-on manager to facili- tate all aspects of management and staff. You must be a self starter and computer literate, have at least three years in hotel management. People skills are a must. Mail resume to PO Box 1384 Holmes Beach FL 34218 or e-mail rickyroberts12 @ hotmail.com. DEVELOP AND INSTRUCT children in after-school activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth for children in grades K-5. Ideal candidate enrolled in education degree program or willing to obtain 40-hour DCF childcare certification and first aid/CPR certified. Valid CDL a plus. Part-time Monday-Friday, 2:30-6pm. Pay between $7.50-$13.50/hour, depending upon experience. Full-time with benefits package available with office responsibilities. E-mail resume kjoyce@tampabay.rr.com, or fax (941) 778-9511. GOLF COURSE Maintenance: full-time, $8.50/hour to start. Mowing, weedeating, Flymo. Drugfree workplace. Call John, (941) 778-4598. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. - (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include-..checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. *-SFR -HR CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Zachary, (941) 779-9783. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in- termediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 ";: reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com Latitude 27. Fropcrt. Management, LLC Attn: Owners We need properties Annuals Seasonals CHARTING NEw LEVELS OF SERVICE 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941.387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com www.islanderorg tf REALTOR. 29Years ofProfessional Service YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experience Reputation Results Martinique- Spectacular Gulf/beach views from fourth floor 1 BR/1 BA condo with ceramic floors and expanded living area. Turnkey furnished. S590,000. Mansion in the Sky- Bayfront penthouse, 5BR/5BA. $6,900,000. Key Royale Canalfront Lot- Exclusive. S795,000. Pinebrook- 2BR/2BA, turnkey updated. $250,000 firm. VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 Palm- New Luxury Gulffront Villas Perico Isles- 3BR/2BA, community pool, clubhouse, exercise room 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com *www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com w ATTENTION INVESTORS Ail " . :; ,.;: .,, -,, V' "'.. .; '- .. ,I- ... .i ,- A -,' t 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 townhouses for the individualist buyer or refurbish. You decide! $775,000. OWNER MOTIVATED! Please submit realistic offer on $1,425,000 asking price for charming Gulffront cottage! Call today for details, (941) 778-2259. SINCE 1957 V "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Brokerc 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amnrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com l~ell _____________ U . ..I -I , .. .AAI I. t im4 ,a aak -*9 - - - - THE ISLANDER SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 27 S L~ A DS -I E 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. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service- and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. hIf-Bay Realty 5309 Gaq 2rw of Anna Maria Inc. 778-7244 omdee4 ea4d, 5d 34217 Turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA condo, steps to the beach with great rental history. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck and close to everything! $599,000. Call Jesse Brisson (941) 713-4755 SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 - ,- "1. Incomparable Gulf Front Residence --.'------- This sumptuous 4BR/3.5BA Gulffront masterpiece offers breathtaking views of sea, sand and sky on Anna Maria's spectacular north end! Firstclass construction, quality craftsmanship, superlative appointments and I stunning decor combine to form this splendid showcase. ^ ,| The living room offers sliding glass doors opening onto S the dazzling beach front veranda. Other appointments include a striking wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker and SCorian countertops plus a high tech built-in entertain- ment center with a six-fo.ot TV screen and surround sound. There is a lovely marble, gas heated fireplace. The cheerful, gourmet eat-in kitchen has handsome white lacquered cabinets, black granite countertops, subzero refrigerator and handy butler's pantry with deep sink and extra refrigerator. There are 12-foot ceilings with delightful Casablanca fans throughout and beauti- fully tiled floors and bathrooms with first class fittings and fixtures. The master suite is nothing short of luxurious, offering.a 6-footjacuzzi plus deck side hottub, spacious sitting area with fireplace and built-in entertainment center, his and hers walk-in cedar closets with'built-in drawers and shelves and a raised platform bed with ..f i fabulous Gulf views. Other features include a paneled --- -. elevator, lovely curving staircase with tile and marble -... steps, security system, 4-zone central air and heat sys- tem and electronically controlled storm shutters. The dis- tinctive brick driveway is designed in a pretty fan pattern and the beautiful double front door boasts an etched II, blue heron and sea grasses. Showings by appointment only. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call.(941) 713-5333. NEW VISIONS: PAINTING, exterior/interior, pressure washing, waterproofing and restoration, handyman services, etc. We get 'er done for a good price! CaJl (941) 538-3052, local guys. COMPUTER SERVICE and repair. Training, mainte- nance, virus andSpyware protection. Island native. Call John Baird with Matrix PC, (941) 708-6541. 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. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. ,)I- -4, .4.- ' "* -.*?; Want personalized service while you buy or 'sell property this summer? Let Lr Carol help make you dream come true. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com HOUSE AND OFFICE cleaning: Wife and husband with over six years experience. Excellent references, licensed and insured. For a free esti- mate call (941) 812-0499. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE AND Aircraft Detailing: Come to you service or drop-off and pick-up service. Experienced, referenced, affordable, careful! Call anytime, (941) 773-9834. IRENE & GARY'S cleaning services, home repairs and remodeling. Honest, dependable, reliable. For a free estimate, (941) 447-9130. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICEair conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. CAC184228. 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 ap- pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. 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. NIicole Skaggs Island Specialist ParadiseRealty.com 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 TeamParadisel @aol.com ISLAND'S IEST IUYS FRIENDLY NtIHOHROHOOD Spacious 3BR/2BA family home in north Holmes Beach. Large lot, two blocks to the beach with separately deeded deep-water boat slip. Offered at $595,000. UAYSIIE COTTAGE This adorable cottage is one of five original fishing cottages on one lot from the 1920s. Just steps to the city pier in Anna Maria! Nicely restored, complete with original wood floors. Picket fence and beautiful garden. Fully furnished and rented for season. This one is TOO CUTE! Don't miss the chance to own on Anna Maria! Offered at $425,000 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 -Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 L"?:. Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 ,. ''-;"*.J-%- 3reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive Visit our Web site www.greenreal.com I -4;. 1 A4 n i..4 .] 11)~ 1! ) ,,--c--~e--S1C '`" ' .a, 40.a" PAGE 28 M SEPT. 7, 2005 E THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Ser' ,ie Quality & Dependable Service. 778.1345 and hardscape needs. S1Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References S Lic#CBC056755. HAACNE[ QEALTYQ .A...LD.. ALL.... - E rr i rIr Iar rri Owneandper bS .e---,- I--. z~z ]-M~h~rzi,'l,. ,,JL~ :ro~l ..()~ 17 SCREEN FI'H1.W1 RESCREENING POOL CAGES, LANAIS, ETC. (941) 962-0395 Free Estimates *.3-Year Warranty with Complete Rescreens We use only professional equipment and #1 quality Phajer scrCen MC & Visa Accepted Financing Available I * We service all makes/Flat rate pricing * Free replacement estimates * Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing * Maintenance (941) 746-4191 OCEAN-AIRE CONDITIONING, INC. CAC1814449 le ( 'Ioff Anyor:e cian tke apicntre. A prcofc ssiunal creates a p,':' Itri ELKA PHOTOIGRAPHICS 941-778-27111 .. www.jackelkaci .o m :WATIEARING1 RESTRIClIONS 0C~ 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. Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) > Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the car on the lawn to wash!) > Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- lowed for ten minutes daily. > Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- ted any day. Questions.or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. e e e o s e e e c Z: 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, trimriing, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the-Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes.Beach. (941) 778-4441. 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 Lvan Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-. ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO .PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island. references. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-hOuse plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references.. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction.. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters.. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! * * 0 0 * * * 0 0 0 0 * 0 . * * 0 * * 0 * * * * * * * * * * *' * * * * * 0 0 0I MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimmirrg. 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 Y'EARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 932-7580 or cell, 518-3316. INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall repairs, hand and spray texturing, acoustic ceilings, painting, tiling and shower doors. Clean, honest, reliable. Free estimate. Credit cards accepted. F.A.W. Remodeling, (941)" 586-4695. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years- experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two .master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/ dryer-, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/ weekly or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. .GULFFRONT CO.NDQS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462@aol.com. 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, down- town river-front Bradenton. Great view, gated community. $1,100/month. (941) 720-1712. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA furnished condo. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,700/ month. (708) 532-2149. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. "Copyrighted Material' Syndiated Content Available from Comercial News Providers" 0 0 *0 0 *0 0 0 * 0 0 *0 0 0 0 0 *0 0 0 SLANDERING~ CLASIFED ni W.-. AL~ p 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) 873-33071 WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. CORTEZ COTTAGE: Breezy, quiet area. Fully, furnished, no pets, nonsmoking. $850/month or $500/week, includes utilities. Two-person maximum. (941) 778-8168. www.divefish.com. COMMERCIAL SPACE: 1,600 sf on Gulf Drive, next to Holmes Beach shopping center. Available Sept. 1. (941) 778-2694. 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. A1BR/1BA GROUND-FLOOR condo: Gulffront, 55-plus complex in Holmes Beach. Two pools. Now available through January. Two-month minimum. $1,800/month. (94,1) 747-8454, FREE MONTH with year's lease: apartments on Cortez's Palma Sola Bay, studio, $680/month, plus security; 1BR/1BA, $740/month, plus security; 3BR/ 2BA, $1,050/mqnth, plus security. Utilities included. (941) 526-9091 or 448-8100, 8am-6pm. PERICO BAY: West Bradenton, lovely 2BR/2BA end-unit villa in quiet, gated community. Pool, tennis, carport, washer/dryer, turnkey furnished. Annual, one-year lease, $1,100/month, cable and water included or $3,200 seasonal. (508) 574-3352 or e-mail a.desmarais@comcast.net. MONTHLY RENTAL: Brand new 3BR/2BA home, unbelievable view, 100 yards to beach. West of Gulf Drive on Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. Still available for December 2005, January and April 2006. Call (800) 828-8116, ext. 212, or e-mail dougruggles@mscoinc.com. SEMI-ANNUAL: Anna Maria Gulffront 3BR/2BA furnished home. Unique, nautical decor. Garage, washer/dryer, balcony, gas fireplace. Utilities included. $3,000/month, six-month minimum. (941) 776-1789. KEY WEST Time.share Oct. 1-8 available! 2BR/ 2BA condo overlooking Galleon Resort in down- town. Sleeps six. Regularly $2,460, now only $1,800. (941) 518-4431. PALMA SOLA 2BR/2BA townhouse, turnkey fur- nished. Pool and boat dock. $550/week, $1,250/ month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA home in Anna Maria, $1,400/month; 2BR/2BA Riverfront condo, $1,250/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates-available. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. UNFURNISHED ANNUALS: Remodeled house, west of Gulf Drive, 2BR/2BA, Florida room, dish- washer, washer/dryer, $1,400/month; 1BR 'apartment, $650/month. No pets. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 2BR/2BA on canal. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. (941) 778-7039.. BRAND NEW LUXURY Gulffront condo in Holmes Beach. $2,500/week. This is the best you can get! Call Mike, (973) 462-9345. www.mcbproperties.corm. BRAND NEW HOME 2005-06 winter monthly rental: December, January and April still avail- able. 3BR-/2BA, 100 yards to.the beach on Mag- nolia Avenue. Elevator, screened porch, very nice. (800) 828-8116, ext. 212, or e-mail dougrugglesl @miscoinc.com. SANNUAL CONDO: Martinique North, fifth floor, 1BR/ 1.5BA Gulffront. Condo approval required. Nonsmok- ing, no pets. $1,400/month. Call Mike Carleton, Smith Realtors, (941) 737-0915 or 778-0777. PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA villa with two-car garage, sunny private end unit, close to Anna Maria beaches and stores. Nicely furnished. Nonsmoking. Available now or as winter rental, two-month minimum. Call owner, (941) 387-9702. ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR/1BA in Anna Maria. Tile floors, pets OK. $800/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941)778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: SABEL Palms condo, 75th Street West. Lovely 2BR/2BA with porch, washer/ dryer, turnkey furnished, pool and clubhouse. Five -minutes to beach and shopping. $925/month, first, last and $300/security. (941) 778-4451. RENT: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage fabulous pool home in northwest Bradenton. $950/week, discounts for longer. Call Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-151,5. www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA recently remodeled, elevated duplex in Holmes Beach less than one block to beach. $1,100/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. NEAR BRADENTON BEACH: 1 BR/1 BA furnished apartment. $750/month, includes utilities. Month to month lease. References. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. ANNUAL ELEVATED 2BR/1.5BA available Nov. 1 $950 plus utilities. Call 941-730-2606 HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by Direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. 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Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00.AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design -Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. 3 Faux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 ~ .=$ PAGE 30E SEPT. 7, 2005 T THE ISLANDER L A -NA.A R AL ANNUAL RENTAL: Bradenton Beach, 2BR/2BA, elevated, unfurnished, walk to beach. Bay and Gulf views. $1,100/month. (941) 778-3875. 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. RECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $850,000. (941) 779-1512. 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. 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 Mart, (941) 756-1090. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $525,000. Excalibur Realty Inc., (941) 792-5566. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY includes real estate Sand owner's separate living quarters. $729,000. Call Fred for details. Real Estate Mart; (941) 756-1090. 3BR/1BA HANDYMAN special. College area. $185,000. Exclusive Real Estate Mart,(941) 756-1090. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. S1st and 2nd mortgages. No'closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 S- 502 72nd Street *'^ *-..'-:-,: Holmes Beach S "_. ," SHELL POINT- Lovely, well-maintained 3BR/ GULF WATCH 2 BD/2 BA with almost 1,300 3BA in private secluded area. Beautiful new sf of living space. Tile throughout. Nicely kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Non-age re- furnished & rental friendly too. -Walk across stricted. Deeded. Carport. $409,000. Call Cindy the street to white sandy beach. Asking at(941) 504-6176 or Dick Maher, 778-6791. $459,000. Call Cindy 941-504-6176. 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. NORTH CAROLINA mountain homesites. Spectacular new riverfront community near Asheville. One-plus acre homesites from the $40s. Onsite community amenities, nearby national for- est. Call today: (866) 411.-5263. LAKE NANTAHALA N.C. region. Closest route to Smokies. Lakefront, lakeview, mountainview, lots, cabins, acreage. Republic Realty of Nantahala- Andrews. www.jennsrealty.com, www.MyNantahala.com. Toll-free (866) 249-3178. NORTH CAROLINA mountain cabin on mountain top, view, trees,,waterfall, large public lake nearby, 2BR/1BA. $175,000. Owner. (866) 789-8535. www.NC77.com. WESTERN NORTH, CAROLINA mountains. Ex- traordinary home sites in gated Fall Branch Estates. Wooded .lots, panoramic mountain views, from $60k. Current phase, pre-construction pricing. (877) 774-3437 www.RidgesLife.com. HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE 1,488 builders lots in fast growing areas Florida and Arkansas from $11,000. Buy one or buy them all! (954) 319-7954 or 661-6909. Dia^mond^Shores RealtyInc ^J^J^J^^Licensed Real Estate Broker AMY GORDAN R REALTOR Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation 5 and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area S lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate ? Contact Amy for all.of your. |e, REAL ESTATE needs! 11-779-1811 10GuDi.Not Ba I'h SPECTACULAR BAYVIEW CONDO, 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished with good rental history. Large fishing pier and community boat dock. Laundry room in unit. $579,000. Contact Dave Vande Vrede, 778-4800. LISTING TO NEW FOR PHOTO WILDWOOD SPRINGS Spacious updated 2BR/2BA condo, ceramic tile laid on the diago- nal, glassed-in lanai, lush manicured grounds and heated pool. Night security a plus. $259,000. Call Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. xd -f- S .. .A I. ^S [V1 " TIDY ISLAND Breathtaking 2BR/2BA condo with direct-views of the open water. All new flooring and very comfortable layout. $589,000. Call Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. OVER 350 RENTALS From elegant luxury on the Gulf to cute little bungalows on the bay, we've got them all Big & Small. Mike 806-367-1617 941-778-6696 Nor man q 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC WWW..MIKENORMANIEALTY.COM HOLMES BEACH www.islander.orl --t ;. LivG0, III te 1 ,I,'1'1111110 W t'A- - 2BR,'2BA with stack washer,/ dryer Enjoy the large ,. heated pool! ' Super central. Holmes Beach i location. Turnkey furnished. Makes a great rental! Offered at $869,000. For more details call ,, , Gayle Simpson Schulz... BROKER/ASSOCIATE Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-8 Pine Avenue* Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www.jimandersonrealty.com i i m@jimandersonrealty.com .FOR SALE BY owner: Runaway Bay, 2BR/2BA second-floor condo. Great view of pond and foun- tain and close to beach. Newer air conditioning, water heater, stove and more. Great rental income, ready for you to furnish. Completely repainted Au- gust 2005. Asking $385,900. George, (312) 321-7501. 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. LAKESIDE BUILDING LOT. Central location; Bradenton. $129,900. Exclusive. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. W I LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY: New release, home sites from $39,900 and waterfront sites from $99,900. Great amenities! Call Clear Water Marketing, (252) 633-2059, ext. 417. www.cwmktg.com. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: cool mountain air, views, streams, homes, cabins, acreage. Free brochure; mountain property, (800) 642-5333. Re- alty 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.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure, (800) 841-5868. GEORGIA BEAUTY! New home in Ballground, SGovernor'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! $449,000. By owner, (706) 253-4121 or (770) 894-1988. See it at www.usnewspapers.com/ballground. WATERFRONT HOME SITES from $99,900. SEastern North Carolina. Clear Water Marketing, (252) 633-2059. ext. .315. www.cwmktg.com FLORIDA LAND BARGAINS! 10 to 40 acres, starting at $79,900. Grand opening Sept. 24-25! Beautiful ranch properties, convenient to Gulf of Mexico! Easy access, utilities, excellent financing. (800) 455-1981, ext. 510. THREE-WEEK BUILDING Sale! Last chance! 20 by 24, now $2,320; 25 by 30, $3,490; 30 by 40, $5.170, 40 by 50, $8,380; 40 by 60, $10,700; 50. by 100, $15,244; others. Ends/accessories optional. Pio- neer, (800) 668-5422. A P ~;__.,-.l,"it~fhr~e~EL THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 7, 2005 M PAGE 31 Reputation ~ esourceses ults One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. V "hen you choose Chase you W are guaranteed by a variety of products offered by one of the nation's top mortgage lenders. a., ,: Plus, the knowledge of loan ' officers like Ron Hayes who are familiar with and dedicated Bi to your local community. RON HAYES So, whatever your mortgage needs fixed rate, adjustable rate, jumbo, govern- ment, call Ron locally for a free consultation at (941) 761-9808 (24 hours) or (800) 559-8025. CHASE OM Manhattan Mortgage Corporation WONHMENT*A*LS *I~Ci li 'II$5 Irs Available Winter 2006 Direct Gulffront home in Anna Maria. Old Florida charm, 2BR/2BA with updated rs. Ist es I furnishings and wood floor S, Fabulous Gulf views! Ju -- one of many great property -: available for season! Call for rates and terms (941) 778-2307 or view at www.franmaxonreaestate.com SALS0ND 0ENAL Cal.ovs it us nline 1-800 .0696677-2307 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970' MLS REACTORS DUPLEX One block to beach. 1 BR/1 BA each side. Remodeled 2004. $649,000. Call Mike Carelton, Realtor, 737-0915, or Michel Cerene, broker 545-9591 evenings. 5910 Marina Drive 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 DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! r.^ Stunning 2BR condominium. White, sandy beach and romantic sunsets welcome you home to paradise. Offered at $950,000. New 4BR/3BA condo close to beaches and shopping. Gated community. Offered at $269,000. Safes entafs Property Manaqement -- Team Pinnacke I 877-469-4753 .,''. teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com Pat Palmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.com John Luchkowec. New Listing! Key West North with panoramic views! SBeautiful 2BR!2BA .- condo with open-floor plan and heated pool .. ,., Located across the street from the Gulfl .,, $1 $4,225,000. p ._ ,^ _.- Sue Carlson Dennis Clark Adele Holland 941-779-9320 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria .:r~ A- T"T-- Frank Da,.; - F.... ... .. r,, ; - P. I R-1- ,. - PERICO BAY CLUB-Waterlront corLdo! Beautiful gated community with many Ur B andford amenities, close to beaches and shopping. BR 2 ,,BA .%i .. -jalte i eiirig. Enl:.% irhe Iri.... -,i sc ,ried I.nr,a, win iranquii i aiter .,ewiS. $355.i:i00 MLStt 51:-51 1 ISLAND STYLE-Fabulous, furnished and only one block to the beach. A true island home and a great rental. 3BR/2BA home i, a ropE- l or ei n. in,.gr. pr, .:..ol r3a.1. I,: reni i, eri|, ,y ,:,r ,..ur.ell S'.i8".9 ii;i0 MLSL# .1J .t,, ONLY A FEW HOMES ON THE ISLAND ARE FOR SALE FOR LESS THAN $550K! This attractive 2BR/2BA is close to the beach anri t.r a liuljlI 'ull G cu M -.:.i.:.-.' 'r1.ened p.-.rCrh alloiw- you.:.u I: iri,'v Ihe C. :,:l Sea brm z".e . Lowi malinlinanl-:. yard ior inal I.IdJ-bac3ik IS land lel-sriyle 5J-I 00 r1L# ML: 1'4 WE~i -RI 3BR/2BA TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO in Gulffront complex. Features Alan Galletto include: 9.5-foot ceilings and granite Broker/Associate .::.,unl-rl;.ps. in -..i.:,her j and. bair All iris i" arnd r .-.re rin a ta ulj.uI -ij .Crnp:pl:< Witlh healed pool and eleaior i .499.000 I1LS# 508- 7 Jorn him. -.. .. .. ~=, wi ;t- be BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3BA .'i-v 10i die ior .:ot THIS ANNA MARIA ISLAND RESTAURANT FABULOUS WESTFIELD WOODS HOME- 100 STEPS ihe Tampa Ba., and t.earch oril, sleps ii a flaia'i.: I. aclrn and in greadi :ccindii. Inside rha 2: BR BA irp.r.A:e. arnil., enrd o01 rnni aa ve ic:f l dinj:] d rs and Tile tormn r o ,rner ran a ,.'.*r SuceCsi.iin. r-.:om., -r:e dj I3anali .ih h iu lub. ari.ohe'd- .'i rn .'w inndows vlMasler suine irn luij.usry spa Ltair tlusiness and included are all ine lirlings. garage and lencei-ir yard Mov.e righi in' build vour dr, Mur.,ian walk-in srhowr and i balc:ornes xlues.equipenlandthreedelivery soolers $,325 000 MLS~s 511560 viewsoihe '. e ,,i rlookling ihe eauilulul s:IaI e locaiionl Tris 1 100 si Cuilin iis rnhi across from ihe -; $1 200,0o00 MlLS# 508799 tea.c:h $l.0.I00i L LS# 507830 i ir -- .. , WONDERFUL ISLAND RETREAT tor i.:- CHARMING BEACH DUPLEX Lar" LARGE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY or FURNISHED nature- lover Parlicipale in tie lutile waich ground-ilo.:ir unii wiih cedar walls, a li:llh Anna Maria island Many puyiiCiliinea Waaie up I.- Sir.: -. 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I.I" 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 Oversized four-car : .i deck great for tanning! garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Trica Broker Realtor Topia 725-1074 opertics I PAGE 32 M SEPT. 7, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER - ,~, S * 9 0 w w o S"Copyrighted MaterialF Syndicated'Content? Available from Commercial News Provi n fli ers' * - S ~- * - S * ~. * ~. *~ * - - 0 ~- 0 ~ . 4 4111w,- M m-4 0,-o WAGNER ivT~ 2217 GULF DR. N. RE-ALT YBRADENTON BEACH SI(941) 778-2246 1A Ik (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com .enn.uaIu*** lt m Brinigig People tf omone Since 1., 939 www Sir tiwhne d P1L'pej' i 'ft/ic 1Vke | :- .-- ISLANDTOWNHOMES Rare offering of four spa- S-- cious townhomes with full, unobstructed views of Sg -:-i the Gulf of Mexico. Each spacious unit offers 2BR/ Ss .-.. 2BA, open floor plans, large master suite, four Balconies and comes turnkey furnished. Dave :,; Moynihan, 778-2246. #511527. $3,200,000. N.N .W ,. ,. BREATHTAKING VIEW! A lull ievw of e 6 Sun- ,hine Sk'iav Bridle trom voulr owrn pro..ale m3s ter suite. rmeriires include granite. coiur'iterliop anid noney maple cabinets in te gourmet kitchen Tw.o bora doc.ls .with eleclri. boal lihs A mi.s se .vevi :, er :lockin D Biri Biav' Trac,e; HLurle\ 741-25iC. 450rJS6j $1 .98d00 * u f^MiAH~ ANNA MARIA HOME Charming 3BR 2BA Key West slile renminiscenil of Siss Famnli Robins'ron. Large corner lui quiet slreet Lusn lolliae [eInceriJ, nrew roof, new kitcnien and man\ eilras' Pr1,.ate dou.ck prijileges A must see' Melanie Johnson, 761-3100. #508390 4995.:00C0 FABULOUS GULF VIEWS Prime furnished end-unit otlering spacioCus iloor plan wiTh eat-in kitchen, breakfast bar, walk-In closes., fireplace and iwo balconies Da'.e MoV'nihan b8-22-6. #507333 I675,0C00 In. ISLAND TOWN HOME Newly constructed 3BR/,BA itowr.nhme offering 1.72' st of living area A former model.ihis until .as numero.:us custom features. Heated pool, private garage and near Beach. Dave MPoynihan, 778-2246 #509928 S599.900. P.ad a"W .l & . RARELY AVAILABLE bH .dAM i3 Jill v21i' in Rurnjv.a EaP. RRemcrdled c lieri trErh pi3ni inrfuulhc.-ut. .A C .asnpr dr, r li e neuv D'n. ni va'll Harold Small 77d Y'46 $4 10,01,10. ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA HOME Compleiel. updaled ard irrimraciualeII Tropic-i setting beaslS lush planhfings and fruit Irees Custom siaineclgla-is blue hercrn design wnind.ow and etried.-glass from door Beck,; Smith or Eli, Siarren 778*-246 #509374. $635,000 PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Fabu:lou bta PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Specraciular 4BR Sew- tfrrn ,his upJdaled 3BR. 3BA res.ern.ce on 2 5Ba ta-vironi riesidenc:e wlin 120-feel on large corner 1ol with 11 0-lforr .'- Ironiage io .n Ihe ba, anr, od 8 .lei of canal trontage. Dock. ihe.bay 2.33. sI of l,.,ngarel p open lloor plin eriical 11 solar healed pool Bay view. Docak h Dave Movnihan 78E-224-i #511366 Closie to beach Dave Movnithn. 778.2246 $1.395.000 #509147 1.69500 . S w ** I I a * a - ,-~* . I ' I I~WiuL~xrr~s~l;r_~rj~;~rurc;uj~i~r~b~,i~ -u~irruL------ -------------- : :~ck :;'' F ~ qT;1 i;, LI .1 ~-''-J J I'll"-' ^ w |