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Skimming the news ... Fred Meyer: Part of the Greatest Generation, page 12. Anna Maria The Islander Fishing is great, page 21. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" Anna Maria defeats consolidation referendum By Rick Catlind Islander Reporter, If the Civil War were fought again, would the , South still lose the war? In Anna Maria, the city commission refought the consolidation referendum battle at its Sept. 6 meeting. this time with all five commissioners present. A pre\ i- ous commission vote on sending the non-binding ref- erendum on consolidation to the others on the Novem- ber election ballot had ended in a 2-2 dra'\. amounting to a defeat. Commissioner Linda Cramer called for a reconsid- eration of the motion before the ful commission, and this time she got a definitive answer: No. The commission voted 4-1 against placing the non- binding referendum language on the November ballot. Sending at least for now any talk of consolidation. Com- missioner Duke Miller. who was absent from the 2-2 vote, sided with Commissioners Carol Ann Magill and Dale Woodland in \ voting against the measure. But Commission Chairperson John Quam, who had originally agreed to allow the vote, changed his tune after his own "informal" poll of 107 city voters PLEASE SEE CONSOLIDATION, NEXT PAGE Basketball court slated for Holmes Beach city park Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore an- nounced that the city will install a basketball court in the parking area across from the tennis courts, near 62nd street. The city commission has approved spending $17,789 to pour. a concrete slab for the court. It will be high school regulation size and fenced in on three sides: Whitmore said the court would be utilized for overflow parking when large events take place on the multi-use field. The court will not be lighted. Funds for the court will come from the Hagan Family Trust and the estimated cost for the total project is $27,899. In other park news, the multi-use soccer field should be:sodded within the next week, and the vending machine will be removed from the skate park due to repeated problems. Superintendent of Public Works Joe Duennes noted that plans were being made to re- place the wax myrtle plants, which were ruined by the dredging spoil, on the field. He said the wax myrtle also caused the fence to rust, therefore the - city is considering replanting Alexander palms instead. The palms would be planted six feet from the fence and about 10 feet apart, making a ring around the outfield. www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 44 Sept. 14, 2005 FREE Center soccer starts Jasmine Rivera of Sparks Steel Art and Couftile'v Wash from Rotten Ralph's eye the soccer ball as it squirts free from the pack of instructional league players. For all the details o/n he start of the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center soccer season; see page 19. Islander Photo: .Kevin Cassidy $1 million plus projects in works for Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie gave the city's scenic highway committee corridor management entity some good news at its Sept. 6 meeting. At last week's Manatee County Commission work- shop, Chappie said, commissioners gave the verbal' "thumbs up" to the proposed .15-mile Coquina Beach multi-use path that the CME has been planning for sev- eral years. If the commission approves the project at a regu- lar meeting as expected the design phase of the $513,000 path could begin this year, with construction funding in the 2006-07 budget. "Everything is moving forward," said Chappie. "Hopefully the commission will not cut the project." He also noted that in addition to the multi-use path, the Florida Department of Transportation is favorably considering ,a number of grants for Gulf Drive for land- scaping and other improvements that would total about $600,000. "Everything seems to be coming together," Chappie told the CME, adding that the projects were "quite an accomplishment" for the CME and the city. In other business, Chappie told the CME that the city is moving forward with an ordinance to regulate newspaper racks on public rights of way. An effort three years ago to regulate the unsightly racks was set aside after a local daily newspaper said it didn't want the ordinance, Chappie claimed. The racks, however, have been appearing in inap- propriate areas and it's time now for the city take ac- tion. The ordinance will be based on a similar ordi- nance adopted by the City of Sarasota, he said. Chappie also updated the CME on the proposed lifeguard station at Coquina Beach. Manatee County officials, he said, prefer a location on the bay side of State Road 789, but farther south than originally pro- posed. Items collected for Katrina Items to help relieve the suffering inflicted on Gautier, Miss., by Hurricane Katrina are being collected at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Because of time constraints, they must be delivered by to the chamber by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The chamber is at 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The drive is being spearheaded by a chamber mem- ber, NELCO, an employee leasing company onMana- tee Avenue, Bradenton. The drive also is collecting cash donations, and the company promises to match donations up to $50,000. Needed are just about anything, said a spokesperson. Additional details may be obtained by calling 778- 1541. I I P PAGE 2 K SEPT. 14, 2005 1 THE ISLANDER Sittin' by the dock of the bay The Goodloe Marine dredge Millenium is still anchored off Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, more than two weeks after Hurricane Katrina forced it to leave its Gulf of IMex.ico location and seek safe harbor. Efforts to determine when the beach "-. rt'to rishnleni projei.ct iil /iresttnie were unsuccessful. New sand was pumped down to 34th Street in Holmes Beach before the pIroject halted. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin e~ -; L- -,~',,- -=-' -s,- Consolidation stymied on Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE I found just 39 agreed with placing the motion on the ballot. whilee 68 ere opposed. In addition, said Quam. when he h asked others if they were in falor of consoli- dation, four said "yes." five were undecided and 98 said "no." "I believe in mn poll." said Quam. "If 98 percent are not in favor of consolidation, that's wh' I \ ill not \ote for this." said Quam. "Why move it along" i ith those numbers against consolidation? Miller said-he ,as opposed to consolidation. but didn't have an% problem with putting the issue before the voters.He \\as confident the measure would fail in Anna Maria and "that's it." He did, however, disagree \with the resolution lan- guage that said if thereferendum passed.the city could: spend up to $40,000 in consolidation feasibility stud- It's our way of saying ... (AU CONTINENTAL BISTRO ies. In hisopinion.,even a non-binding resolution prac- tically obligates the city to spend money. Commissioner Carol Ann Magill suggested further tow~i hall meetings and information on consolidating services, but Miller pointed out that when he \went to Holmes Beach in 20014 to discuss consolidating police sert ices. that cit\ commission said the were 'not in- terested in working with your people." A 2003 effort to consolidate all three Island build- ing departments into a single unit also failed, after- nearlN nine months of discussions among the three Is- land mayors. Commissioner Dale Woodland maintained his stance against the resolution. "Anna Maria has e\er, - thing to lose and nothing to gain," he said. Members of the audience were di\ ided on sending the referendum to the voters. Herb Ditzel said that he didn't know if he was in falor of consolidation or not, but "We should have the /A OPEN WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY BRUNCH AND LUNCH 11 a m to 2.30 p.m SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8 a rr to 2:30 p m. DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5-30 p.m (Closed Monday,'Tuesdav) Island Shopping Center 5406 Marnna Drive Holmes Beach Please call in "special" reservations in advance 941 778 5320 right to oote." ':.: .-,. :; .- : - Others such as Tom Turner said there \ as no point in putting something on the ballot nthout more infor- mation. :.While some commissioners and residentsmight believe the citN should talk about consolidating ser- vices. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore said "don't bother." ::. The present city commissioners made it clear the\ do not \want to e en discuss consolidating an\ sern ices w ith Anna Maria. she said. "We're not interested," she said. "Holmes Beach will not consolidate any. ser\ ices with Anna Maria." Holmes Beach City Conmissioner Don Malone,. long a proponent of exploring the consolidation issue. was disappointed and perplexed. "Wh\ does the com- mission dodge the opportunity to give the public a chance to express themselves?" he asked. So. in the rematch, the South lost again. ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS PRESENTS O)der the Harvest Moo Silil.FEATFlRlIN ,, (I II- 1111111 .11 ll Ni1it I,;I 'l 1 Dance the night away at St. Bernard Church and enjoy a fabulous dinner, prepared by AID church members and served by Island church pastors. 6 p.'T rsday.eC ct.6 Join the fan for $25/person (BYOB) Tickets available at Island churches and The Islander newspaper. Proceeds benefit All Island Denominations Inc. SPONSORED BYThe Islander 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 778-7978 lirull'l lr ll\\ lslhl. l llrl'. l \lrr lr(1 --v .b '- * Episcopal Church of Annunciway ation, 778-1638 t. BernardCatholi Church and enjoy a fabulous dinner,778-4769 prepared byLutheran Church members and survey Memorial Community Cand church pastors. Roser Memorial Community Church, 778-0414 Island Baptist Church, 778-0719 Join the fun fer$25/pers n (BYOB) Tickets available at Island churches and The Islander newspaper. Proceeds benefit All Island Denominations Inc. SPONSORED BY Tlhio Is"lanler 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 778-7978 Episcopal Church of Annunciation, 778-1638 St. Bernard Catholic Church, 778-4769 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 778-1813 Harvey Memorial Community Church, 779-1912 Roser Memorial Community Church, 778-0414 Island Baptist Church, 778-0719 Anna Maria budget impasse By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It looks like the 2005-06 Anna Maria budget won't be agreed uponjuntil the city commission's final bud- get hearing on Sept, 21. .-- . :Annarlaria city commissioners at their initial pub- lic hearing on the budget Sept. 7 approved a $2.6 mil- lion budget with a 2.1 millage rate, but remained di- vided on whether or not $200,000 budgeted to finance capital improvement projects should remain separate or be placed in the capital improvements fund. The 2.1 millage tate would be an increase of .1 mill from the current 2.0 millage rate, but a 23.24 percent jump from the rollback rate of 1.7040, the rate needed to gen- erate the same amount of revenue as the 2004-05 budget. Commissioners Carol Ann Magill and Dale Wood- land are opposed to borrowing money and increasing taxes in the.same budget, while Commission Chairman John Quam said he was "not confident" the city had enough information on the proposed-drainage projects to put the city "into debt." He did favor resurfacing the city's roads, which would cost an estimated $788,000 and would be fi- nanced by a line of credit or other long-term borrow- ing methods. Quam, Magill and Woodland wanted the city's tax rate to remain at 2.0, ; Assistant City Clerk Diane Percycoe suggested that the commission could reduce the $200,000 in the bud- get as debt service on capital improvement projects to any amount needed to maintain the 2.0 millage rate. The city could then decide what capital improvement projects should be started and financed in the coming budgetyear. Quam suggested the contingency fund could be lowered from the proposed $79,000 to reach a 2.0 mill- age rate, or the $200,000 could be reduced. - Woodland said he \was lookingat the budget differ-' ently than his colleagues: He' wants to cut expenses;,iot the contingencyfutnd;because-that's just 'robbing our savings." He suggested lowering staff salary increases from 5 percent to:just 3 percent;,but Mayor SueLynn By Diana Bogan Islarider Reporter Holmes Beach held its first public hearing for the 2005-06 fiscal budget, which includes a reduction in millage from 2 to 1.9 mills. The reduced rate will gen-- erate an additional $359.100 in tax dollars for the up- Scoming year. This represents a 14 percent increase in: property tax income. The village rate \ as passed unanimously afterTrea- surer Rick Ahle. explained that city is part of Manatee County's incorporated area, which has a proposed mill- age rate that i .73 less than the unincorporated area of the county. AshleN said the cit\ levy would give the city a tax credit, making its effective millage rate actually 1.17. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger said he is al- ways in favor of lowering the village rate and the 1.17 effective rate is even lower than what he was going to .d. ocate. He s-iid the lo\\me.t he recalls the millage ever being set was 1.75 in 1992. The o\ erall total-proposed budget is $10,147,903, including the reserve and carryover amounts of $2,301,000. Included in the budget is a 3-percent cost of liv- ing salary increase for city staff. Also budgeted is $56,750 for nonprofit organizations and $1,500 for the. boat parade fireworks. The largest budget item is $2.6 million to replace By Paul Roat With nary a comment and in a record-setting 20 min- utes, Bradenton Beach city commissioners adopted a ten- tative budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Final ratification of the proposals will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 in city hall.- SNo qoje from the public spoke on the spending plan THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 14,-2005 U PAGE 3 -:J ., '-: ii 1 i, 'Doggie party' Holmes Beach neighbors got together with their pets for a "'doggy party during the "dog days of summer," with some pets getting dressy for the occasion. From left are Bob Bailey with Sonnier, Rita Bailey with Peanut, Doc Walker with Tasha, Nancy Ambrose with Dante, Janet Pea rson with Honzel and Cubbie, and Jake Terrel with Cheena Marie. noted this would only save the city about $4,400 in the upcoming budget. Magill agreed with slicing the sal- ary increases, but other commissioners remained cool to the idea and the 5 percent salary hike remained in the budget. ; Woodland also suggested the city notput a new roof on the city hall this year, thus slashing about $60,000 from the budget. The commission needs to look at "things that can be reasonably put off until next year," to trim the budgetr,not look at methods of in- cieasing revenues or taking money from reserve and contingency funds.:' Commissioners agreed to pass the first reading of ,the budget ordinance and leave final decisions until the Public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Meetings Anna Maria City ,Qualifying continues for city commission elections through noon Sept,.20. Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m.. Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Sept. 19, 7 p.m., continued planning and zoning board public hearing on comprehensive plan. SSept. 21,6:30 p.m.. final public hearing on budget for 2005-06. Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 GulfDrive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Sept. 15, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:, Second reading and public hearing on proposed-char- ter changes, proposed consolidation ballot question, presentation from Florida Department of Transporta- tion on safety training program, pier discussion, interfund balance discussion for Community Redevel- opment Agency and Tingley Memorial Library, contri- bution to city from Construction & Development Con- sultants Inc., and commission reports. Sept. 15,6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Sept. 19 through noon Sept.23, qualifying for Ward 1, Ward 3 and mayor positions. Sept. 20, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. Sept. 22, 7 p.m., final public hearing on budget for 2005-06. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Qualifying continues for city commission elections through noon Sept. 20. Sept. 15, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting - CANCELED. Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m', final public hearing on budget for 2005-06. Sept. 22, 9 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, Station No. 1 ,6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Sept. 15,6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commission meeting, Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. Sept. 21,2:30 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. the Key Royale Bridge. According to Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore, the city must up-front the money, which will be repaid by the Florida Department of Transportation in its 2007-08 budget. In addition to taking out a loan, the city has budgeted an additional $80.000 interest for the first year of the loan and again for the second year. S Whitmore said the $2.6 million is still just an esti- mate on the cost to replace the bridge. Bids on the project will be opened in January. Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney ob- jected to spending $80,000 in reserves to pay interest charges for the Key Royale Bridge. He believes the DOT, that the bridge is structurally sound and can per- form until DOT has the money to rebuild it. As far as he understood, the only fault with the bridge is that it Sis 10 feet wide, not 12 feet, as current standards dictate, and it has no sidewalks. Maloney believes there must be a better place to spend the money and benefit a greater number of people. The rest of the commission disagreed. Finally, funding was earmarked for maintenance dredging and stormwater improvements. The city has $471,000 earmarked for future drainage improvements. The commission passed the first reading of the budget unanimously. The second public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. for fiscal year 2005-06, which begins Oct. 1. The pro- posed budget is $3,155,023, up from the current $2,738,119, while the proposed property tax rate has dropped from the current 2.4932 mill to 2.4902. The city taxes for a home valued at $525,000, tak- PLEASE SEE BUDGET, NEXT PAGE ...Holmes Beach village OK'd ... Bradenton Beach, too PAGE 4 M SEPT. 14, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Holmes Beach moving forward with referendum By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Commission is committed to moving forward with the rionbinding referendum allow- ing residents to vote on whether the city should undertake a study on consolidating the three Island cities. Commissioner Roger Lutz suggested the city con- tinue with its plans despite what the other cities decide. If voters say "Yes," he suggested, the city treasurer could do an initial assessment of the numbers to see if consolidation would benefit Holmes Beach, the largest Red tide lingers off Island Red tide continues to impact the waters off Anna Maria Islandalthough its concentrations appear to be heavier to the north and farther south. Mote Marine Laboratory scientists studying the outbreak of potentially fish-killing organisms said that "while the bloom persists along Sarasota, Manatee and. Pinellas counties, the concentrations appear to be di- minishing in these northern regions of the bloom. Mass mortalities of bottom-dwelling organisms were re- ported offshore from Tarpon Springs to Sarasota." Researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg studying the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, said that, "Fish kills were reported along coastal areas from Pinellas, Mana- tee, Lee~and Collier counties. Dead fish and respiratory irritation may be possible at beach and bay areas as long as the bloom persists." And researchers from both institutions conducted water quality sampling in the Gulf of Me ico late last week in the area known as the "dead zone" and found "moderate concentrations of the red tide organism in bottom-water samples." Red tide is suspected of kill- ing bottom-dwelling creatures in as much as 2,000 square miles of the Gulf from Hernando County south to Sarasota County. Red tide is a naturally occurring marine organism that periodically "blooms," causing death to marine life and respiratory irritation to humans. The current red tide bloom has been located offshore of Southwest Floiida since December. Budget. passes muster CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 ing advantage of the homestead exemption, would be $1,245. City property value increases were up significantly from the current budget year to next the-property tax assessments rose from $434,981,500 to $547,400,323 in the past year, and with that increase property taxes rose. That increase means that the "roll-back rate," or the tax the city would levy to bring in the ..ame amount of dollars.next year versus this year, is actually up 26.55 percent, although the actual millage is slightly down. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value. The proposed upcoming budget has few surprises from the current operating plan for the city. Some de- partments have been combined or shifted- the parks department.is now included in the facilities manage- ment division, for example but overall expenditures are only slightly up across the board. Highlights of the budget: Police department for fiscal year 2005-06: $810,255, down from the current $812,048. Administration for fiscal year 2005-06: $385,567, down from the current $396,700. Planning and development for fiscal year 2005,-06: $242,252, up from the current $188,262. Much of the increase is due to additional staff within the depart- ment. Facilities management for fiscal year 2005-06: $151,096, up from the current $51,204. Stormwater management for fiscal year 2005-06: $128,687, up from the current $79,445. Streets and roads for fiscal year 2005-06: $134,721, down from the current $178,242. Sanitation department for fiscal year 2005-06: $333,447, up from the current $325,000. Capital improvement projects total $782,828, and include other funding sources and transfers for the new bike lane at the south end of the city at $250,000 and .pier renovations at $200,000, both of which are from other funding categories. of the three Island cities. Some concern was raised-that this was not a citizen driven initiative, but Commissioner Pat Morton:stated it- would provide an-opportunity to let the voters have their say and put the issue "to bed" once and for. all. The motion to adopt the referendum language was approved 4-1 with Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger dissenting. Bohnenberger disagreed with the way the draft resolution is x\ written, stating that the commission has not yet held meetings with public comment or dis- cussed the type of government structure and other is- sues. Commissioner Don Maloney said he was pleased Holmes Beach is taking the lead and asked to revive interest in asking for voters to also decide if they would C By Paul Roat Qualifying begins noon Monday for two ward po- sitions and the mayor's seat in Bradenton Beach. At least one race has become a definite vacancy- filler: Ward-3 Commissioner Rob Nachtigal has an- nounced he is moving from the city Sept. 30 and will vacate his seat at that time. Janie Robertson has said she will seek that office. Commissioners have the ability to appoint some- one to fill the vacancy left by Nachtigal, but have traditionally not done so when an election is so near. In Ward 1, incumbent John Shaughnessy has opened a campaign account and indicated he would like the city to hire a city manager-. He noted that the commission has had several presentations regarding the benefits a city manager could provide arid asked for a :nonbinding referendum to see how much citizen sup- port there might be. Commission Chair Sandy Haas-Martens said the subject would have to be placed on a work session agenda for future discussion, effectively shutting down the request. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore chimed in. that given the circumstances, "We may not have time for the next ballot." The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Of- fice indicated the deadline for ballot initiatives for Holmes Beach was Sept. 6. f~ r- :~.. ! ;r- 'i' -. ,: i:. .- :-;~~~i ; r, ~r ;'-J .91"rr': . :. i; ~ti-~I: ~:-; i .. Ftia ~' I'~ ~: r :e 'i f_aR~~l:~ ~~ i!i r...rp~:P""_'I1, ':. C~L '::';~i;R9~' .. '~ .*~ ? ~; .; r .L*~:- - c.'!~jrrZl~q:.^-rm- ~ ~c t, a*i ':~Lx i;~'PTr~.~3~7Z~:~:~*1; ~t~ p~; il2'. 1 :~~~1'*j~ ,;. 1 ...: Ilf..Ti 0".-r .,d ~~t i: ''' '''I '~'- ,... U `r :-~-~": 4~ ;- ~' 4r- I.- . 4 Looking good in the neighborhood A mural on the wallfacing Cortez Road near the footof the Cortez Bridge at the Bradenton Beach Police , Department is painted by Mark Burdette'of Bradenton with supplies donated by Scott Paint and funding from raffle sales and Bradenton Beach merchants thanks to the dilligent efforts of Nancy Ambrose in spearhead- ing and fundraising the beautification project. - Anna Maria, Holmes Beach candidates begin qualifying for November elections By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Four people have picked up election qualifying packets in Anna Maria in the race for the three city commission seats up for election in November. Incumbents John Quam and Dale Woodland have announced their intention to seek re-election, while Commissioner Carol Ann Magill has opted not to run for another term. Political newcomers Joanne Mattick and Christine "Chris" Tollette have picked up. election packets and Mattick has previously announced her intention to seek office. Toilette said she definitely plans to complete her packet and run for a commission seat. In Holmes Beach, incumbents Don Maloney, Patrick Morton and Rich Bohnenberger have picked up a packet in addition to David Zaccagnino, who ran unsuccessfully for a commission seat in November 2004. The qualifying period in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria ends at noon Sept. 20. seek a second two-year term.. Mayor John Chappie has said he definitely will seek another term in office which, if elected, would be his third as mayor. Candidates must open a campaign account, from which they must pay their filing fee for office $96 for mayor, $48 for commissioners. They must also have a petition signed by at least 10 electors in the city, and have been a resident of their respective ward for at least nine months, Qualifying paperwork and further information is available at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., or by calling 778-1005. Qualifying next week for Bradenton Beach city commission seats, mayoral post THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 0 PAGE 5 Anna Maria city parking plan coming for vote By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Is it possible that Anna Maria may finally solve the parking woes that have plagued the city since the first Model-T Ford full of visitors drove across the old wooden Anna Maria Island Bridge in 1925 and made a right turn to Anna Maria? It could be happening. The Anna Maria City Commission appears head- ing toward a decision on parking, something that has eluded the city for at least the past 25 years, perhaps even longer. Commissioners at their Sept. 8 workshop agreed to place Parking Plan C on the Sept. 22 agenda for a vote. Plan C calls for alternate-side of the street park- ing on streets in the beach access zone only, with the parking side to alternate annually. The commission suggested the plan begin Dec. I1. Some residents have opted outof the plan by re- questing that their street remain open parking and- *those streets will not be part of the plan. Commission Chairperson John Quam said.resi- dents of any street that want open parking should present their petition to him prior to the Sept. 22, meeting. There are a number of no-parking areas on streets, within the BAZ. .. Streets currently in Plan C that will have at least some open parking are Gladiolus Street, Fern Street, Newton Lane, Cypress Street, Spruce Avenue, Fir Avenue, Coconut Avenue,Sycamore Avenue, Elm Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, Palm Avenue, Palmetto A enue. Cedar Avenue, Maple Avenue, Beach Av- enue and Peppertree Lane The proposed ordinance also lists a number of areas on BAZ streets where no parking will be al- lowed. Plan C is viewed as a compromise by the com- mission after it has previously rejected a parking plan presented by the.city engineering firm of Baskerville-Donovan Inc., a plan presented by Com- missioner Duke Miller, Plan X proposed by Quam, and an alternate-street parking plan proposed by Mayor SueLynn. Miller presented Plan C to the commission May 12 after attempts to get a majority to approve the various other plans failed. Although Miller is a pro- ponent of resident-only permit parking, he has said he could "live" with Plan C as a compromise. The commission has agreed that. if Plan C passes, it will be reviewed on an annual basis-to see :if it's working for the residents and visiting public. Residents of a number of BAZ streets, including Palmetto Avenue and Palm Avenue, have presented petitions to the commission opposing Plan C. According to records available at city hall, the first parking committee formed by the city commis- sion to study parking problems and come up with solutions was in 1977. Occupational license tax In other business, the commission discussed the occupational license tax ordinance and agreed to have the second reading just prior to the Oct. .13 worksession. - The city had an OLT up until September 2003, but that measure was disallo%' ed b) the Florida Leg- islature because the commission that adopted the measure many years ago had done so after the re- quired.deadline. The ordinance would require anyone. operating a business or profession, including a home occupa- tion, to obtain an annual-license from the city. The fees are nominal and similar to the prior ordinance. When business owner Sandi Oldham pointed out that her business at 307 Pine Ave. might have to pay for multiple licenses because, of the variety.of items it sells, the commission agreed to discuss lowering the tax or setting a maximum that a business would have to pay. There was discussion that the'maximum could be $100, but no consensus. The commission said it would discuss the fee structure at the. Oct 13 meeting. City Attorney Jim.Dye said the city could lower the proposed fees. Currently, the proposed ordinance calls for the fees --which were established in 1995 - to double. He also noted the tax will only give the city information and revenue, it won't- regulate what's taking place or enforce any city code. Q uam said he has reservations because the ordi- nance has no regulatory power, but Mayor SueLynn pointed out that people and business owners volun- tarily complied with the previous OLT without any problems. And it's not designed'to regulate, she said, just to keep the city informed of "who is doing what. I just want to know what's here," she said. The OLT will also apply to a home business. E-1 zone Commissioners agreed with Mayor SueLynn that the city needs to look at establishing an environ- mental zone to prevent construction on land seaward of the coastal construction control line in the Bean Point area. Because, theie are some unplaited lots in. this area, a developer could buy these lots, several plat- ted beachfront lots, and .uLddenly have enough land to build a sub-division or, at the least, se eral large beachfront homes. "It's being done now in Siesta Key," said the mayor, and the city has already had several tele- phone calls inquiring about developing unplatted lots. Platted lots that are adjacent to each other could also be refiguredd," she said, giving a developer or investor enough land to build several single-family homes. 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In fact, for the first time in years, we'd actually like to see a little extra "turkey dressing" in a budget or two. It's all about the money higher property assess- ments make available to local government. Take Holmes Beach. A big hey, let's face it, a huge chunk of money is earmarked forthe ad- vance by the city toward the long-awaited recon- struction of the Key Royale Bridge. The' Florida Department of Transportation has pushed back and pushed back the dateof construction almost yearly, with a proposed date now of 2008. The city has agreed to pay for the bridge now and get reimbursed by the-DOT later. But-it would be prudent to await the final DOT funding process and let them build the bridge on their schedule. It's not like the bridge is going to fail. (DOT says it's structurally sound.) It's more like officials who want to see the job done on their watch and that's what we call a "tur- key." Obviously, $80,000 a year in interest payments on the borrowed money to build the bridge would go a- long way for.other.city improvements. On the other hand, it would be nice to see Anna Maria City officials get out of the debate mode, belly up to the table and pay for the infrastructure needs (roads and drainage) that have languished for so very, very long. Prices aren't going down any time soon. Remem- Sber the cost hikes that were incurred by dithering over remodeling city hall? Bring those turkeys on! And a new roof, too. Ditto with the city pier issue in Bradenton Beach. Bite the bullet and do it all at once pier restaurant, docks, mooring field ancillary facilities, water-taxi dockage,.the works. . And if )ou disagree with any of the abo e? Great! Please voice your. opinions at the upcoming budget hearings in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. For anIsland filled with such great voices on small matters, the most important thing any city has to do - adopt a budget is taking place in a virtual vacuum. It's your money. Isn't it time for you to make sure some turkey isn't gobbling it up? The Islander SEPT. 14, 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 Safes Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org V Office Manager Julia Robertson, julia@islander.ocg V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Kelley Ragan, kelley@islander.org 'Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) % A ardiEinis S1993-04 " 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 PORKz oft -rwr-NG5 \ 7'! By Egan SLICK op. llon SHARE shares it It is quite surprising.that so few people on our small Island are aware of the SHARE program. SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that builds and strengthens community through volunteer service. SHARE offers savings on food. Everyone who volun- teers just two hours a month is welcome to participate. There are-no income requirements, just a desire to make a positive difference in the world. On our Island, SHARE is one of the programs handled by the good folks at the Anna Maria'Island Community Center. Do you volunteer for or to any community on the Island? If you perform only two hours of service per month to our community, you qualify. Do you serve on a city board or volunteer for any city beneficial work? With only two hours per month you can, for example, purchase a guaranteed retail value of $36 (often more) of top-of-the-line food for only $18. Many consider the SHARE program quali- fication their "pay" for their volunteer service. SHARE is available to all who volunteer their service to our community, so if you volunteer, call our Center at 778- 1908 for details and join SHARE today. Chuck White, Anna Maria Remember your oath In regard to citizens' opinions on consolidation: When an elected official takes an oath of office, that person has sworn to do what is best for the citizens of that city: However, some mayors and commissioners have taken it upon themselves to deny the rights of citizens to vote. They listened to a select few who were opposed to consolidation and took this opportunity to turn it down. The Islander had already taken a poll, but it was to- tally disregarded. In my opinion the issue comes down Sto wanting to save their positions (jobs). Truly politics at work. All three cities started out on this issue by wanting to write their own wording for a nonbonding resolution. This was simply a stall tactic of two of the cities, -whereas the three city attorneys could have gotten to- gether to resolve the issue in a matterof a short time. They also know that if the issue was put on the ballot and passed, consolidation would go to the next step and hire unbiased professionals to e% aluate the issue. At this point, it could die or go forward. So, please, remember your oath of office and let the citizens decide; gi\e them the right to vote. Bill Arnold, former ice mayoi'or. Bradenton Beach Opposed I changed my mind about consolidation because in the last 10 years, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach have saturated their cities \\ ith condominiums and I don't want Anna Maria to look like them. John Bacich, Anna Maria Thanks for 'fabulous success' Our sincerest thanks go to all of the people who made the kickoff of the season soccer dinner such a fabulous success. This year's Anna Nrlaia Iland Com- munity Center soccer league has the highest number of children participating ever, with more than 240 boys an'd girls between the ages of 4 and 14. We are incredibly grateful for having people like Sean Murphy in our community. For the past 12 years his Beach Bistro has donated the banquet meals for the start of the soccer, basketball and baseball seasons. Also, thank.you to all the volunteer coaches and assistant coaches for your dedication and commitment, as well as the local businesses for your sponsorships and donations many of you have been participating in multiple sports programs year after year. The chil- dren in our community would not have these programs without your support and dedication. So many families have enjoyed the recreational and social aspects these programs bring because of your generosity and volunteerism. All of you truly make this community a better place to live. Scott Dell, assistant executive director, Anna Maria Island Community Center THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 7 MO tion 1der Let's take a look The last time I looked, Anna Maria Island was still part of a democratic republic, a place where we, the voters, send representatives to elected office to help administer the laws and do the work of government. We even went to war to show the world how great this system works, didn't we? So how come two people who purport to represent the people can decide the destiny of those of us in three municipalities who clearly are in favor of exploring consolidation? The poll conducted by The Islander is a clear in-- dication that an o\ erw\helming majority of residents in all three cities \ ant to in\ estimate the possibilities. I think the proposed referendum should be a two-part question: Should we investigate and should we spend the money to do so? Why delay the research another election period? And why reinvent the wheel? SThe Universit\ of Georgia, as reported in this newspaper, has the ability to conduct the research at a very reasonable cost, $30,000 to $40,000 ($5 to $6 per resident), a small price to pay for a possible annual saving of maybe $500 per resident. We all complain about the high taxes, now we have a chance to remedy some of that, so let's take a look. As far as those in Anna Maria who are afraid of losing your distinct identity: There aremany large cit- ies whose diverse sections have not been affected by a central city government New York City. with its five boroughs, Boston with its diverse, neighborhoods, and many more. So you in Anna Maria should cool out, see what happens. Don't bury your head in all that replenished sand. If consolidation happens, the resulting govern- ment will be representative and if the voters in each area send wisely elected officials to a commission with a mandate to protect and represent their constituency, it could work. After all, isn't that what the U.S.A. is all about? Al Ames, Holmes Beach Check it out I have addressed the following letter to Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn and members of the city commission: Commission Chairman Quam asked me at the post office if I felt the matter of municipal consolidation should be the subject of a referendum.-I said yes. Im- portant matters such as this one deserve the full consid- eration of the people of the city, as did the enactment of a new city charter just a few yeats ago. One of the things I have learned during the time I have lived on the Island is that our three cities each feef a gieat independence. In all the years I have lived here, consolidation has been talked about. People who have lived here much longer than me have said it will never come about because the cities all treasure individual identities. I appreciate that. I also think some services pro- vided by all three cities could be consolidated, though, L ith money saved by all three cities and no services lost to an \one of the three. So, in my opinion, the matter should be-explored. A referendum is a good way to find out how many people feel as I do or don't. I urge you to allow a referendum. I also believe there is a way to preserve the inde- pendence and identity of all three cities, even with con- solidation of services. The Anna Maria charter contains a section, 5.07, that provides for the appointment of an administrator. If the cities of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach had a similar section in their charters, all three cities could actually remain independent entities but employ one administrator agreeable to all of the cities to make rec- ommendations and, if therecommendations were ac- cepted, oversee certain consolidated services. (It is safe to assume that if the three cities can't agree on one administrator, they are not going to agree on consoli- dation of any kind.) Tom Aposporos, Anna Maria Ten years ago in the Sept. 14; 1995, issue of The Islanden Anna Maria resident Steve Spadoni was arrested by Holmes Beach police on burglary and arson charges after he allegedly attempted to burn down the Anchor Inn and vandalized the Island Package Liquors store. Police said Spadoni recently attempted to burn down his parents' house in Sarasota. The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended that the city com- mission approve a special exception for the Bradenton Beach Marina to operate an open-air tiki hut-style con- cessidn stand that would serve beer and wine along with food items. Extremely high levels of red tide algae have caused thousands of dead fish to wash ashore along the Island's beaches and on its bay side. Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory said the current red tide bloom is the worst they've seen.in years: Temps & Drops on:- A. M.. Date Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Low 76 77 75 75 76 78 78 High Rai all 91 0 92 0 92 0 .90 Trace 89 .60 88 0 90 0 Average Gulf water temperature 860 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. ISLANDER APPRECIATION SPECIAL! 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Date Name shown on card: S MAIL START DATE: Thle Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 I CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 M OR ONLINE AT islander.org *8 I I In Uai i WWW MM W MH Wnn H 'Im",Mari TnoBi~~ PAGE 8 0 SEPT. 14. 2005 T THE ISLANDER Pine Avenue project, Waterfront Restaurant OK'd By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The nearly two-year ordeal of Robert and Nicki Hunt of Anna Maria is over, at least in the "prelimi- nary" sense. As expected, the Anna Maria City Commission wasted little time in unanimously approving the Hunts' preliminary site plan for a retail-office-residential unit at 303 Pine Ave. The commission had originally rejected the site plan presented in August 2004, but the Hunts took their case to circuit court and won a reversal from Judge Marc Gilner. The Hunts propose to build a three-story ROR unit, with the ground floor and 50 percent of the second floor. occupied by retail space and the remainder to be their residence. Controversy erupted when a majority of city Rotarians chart storm fundraiser Anna Maria Island Rotarians will join other club members from Manatee and Sarasota counties to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, settling on an event Oct. 8 in Sarasota. It will be a cocktail party with buffet, live music, dancing and silent auction at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd. Because of restrictions to the private club, the event must be by invitation only, said organizers, and tickets are going out to Rotary Clubs for sale by mem- bers at $100 per person. Capacity of the club is 400. Additional information may be obtained by calling 518-4994. commissioners decided at the August 2004 site plan hearing that the city's comprehensive plan meant only two floors of habitable space could be built for an ROR unit. The Hunts' plan was rejected in a 3-2 vote, despite a recommendation for approval from the planning and zoning board. The Hunts must return to the commission for final site plan approval. Waterfront Restaurant While the commission dispensed with the 303 Pine Ave. site plan in just a few minutes, it spent more than an hour listening to amendments to the Waterfront Restaurant's final site plan, which had already been approved by the commission. The restaurant has been closed since March 2004 after an arson fire destroyed much.of the structure. Owner Jason Suzor discussed each of the more than 30 modifications to the final site plan-with the commission, and commissioners agreed that all but one item was not substantial enough to warrant Suzor's return to the planning and zoning board to again review the plans. However, the commission agreed that a railing Suzor added around the deck of the restaurant consti- tutes a violation of the city's setback requirements. Suzor,said he added the railing for the safety of patrons on the deck. Suzor could apply for a variance'or return the entire site plan to the P&Z board for a recommendation, but he opted to remove the railing and install landscaping around the.deck. Building Official Kevin Donohue said the land- scaping would not violate the setback rules. Once Suzor agreed to remove the railing, the conm- mission unanimously approved the amended plan. On the water Jason Suzor of the Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria hopes to reopen his restaurant in late Septem- ber or early October, now that the city commission has given final approval to the ) itijii;iiit's site plan. Islander Photo: Rick Cairliii Suzor said he hopes to open b) the end of Septem- ber or easily Octobe e to be-ready for the winter tourist season. ' -"It's been a 'long fina.neiial journey ." he said. '"We've beenoutifof business 19 months and we're e re- Sally looking forward to being in business. I think Anna Maria Will really like what we've done."' A .. .. .. D. ... .. ... ... E : -,-' -^3 i. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ H;.ilJj.l;JJ.].- iirr ijn l!rlll F G H / ~ 1 Ycb4 GCe44 ;tO 4IA(h khCt4 cs~a~J1 45\5' I 2j1; 1 5 44 Aillu .i-:i -i 7- - -1;.;j : -rr- i- j - x T UThe Isld ~~1~j~~, .~~:' 218 All wllll l~lllll A* 19f i. The. Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week,'6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals at all 75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9- 10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m., from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier. Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along Pine Avenue, where it turns around. Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna SMaria City Hall to Coquina Beach. Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the way and at all the stops, "The Islander" sent me! Free MCAT ride guides available at The, islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) Islander Info: 941 778 7978 MCAT: 749-7116 GULF BEMES The Islander : .r r" ' 1- " .;.~,,,,~.~ .~,,..t Beautification committee back to work By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Com- mittee is back to work after a summer hiatus. At a meeting held earlier this month, the group addressed two beautification projects in need of attention. The first project is landscaping the two traffic is- lands at the city's entrance at East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue. Previously these had been main- tained as an "adopt-a-spot," but proved to be difficult to maintain. :Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore advised committee members that the traffic islands are "high maintenance and high cost" and asked members to devise a plan for low-maintenance landscaping. She said she had already approached local landscapers and no one wanted to take on the project. Whitmore stated that part of the problem is ve- hicles pull off onto the traffic islands when pulled over by police or when there is a traffic accident, which obviously ruins the landscaping and irrigation. She noted that landscaping must be restored within 24 hours, putting'more of a burden on whoever maintains it, so she suggested the city be responsible for it. After some discussion, thegroup agreed to-try a joint effort between the city, Anna Maria Island Rotary Club andpossibly, the Home Depot. Jim Dunne. beautification committee member and Rotarian, said the Rotary Club had interest in adopting the two medians in the past and he will inquire as to Whether the club still has any interest. Subsequently, the Rotary Club board gave preliminary approval for the adoption of the traffic islands. The goal is for the city to maintain the landscaping, which is paid for by the Rotary Club. Two beautifica- tion committee members have agreed to design the space, keeping in mind the Florida Department of Transportation requirement for all landscaping to be less than t\o feettall to maintain traffic 'isibility. The second project members addressed is the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden, which is in need of vol- unteers to help maintain its landscaping. Again the Is- land Rotary Club'is sending help in the way of volun- teers to work in the garden \\ ith Nanc\ Ambrose, who oversees the garden, a few. hours each month. Committee chairman David Zaccagnino offered to THE HEAT IS ON! ; &"i'lt HA LaPENSEE PLUMBING 941 778-5622 oc arC,..5 IE 5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 0 THE ISLANDER N SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 9 ,- Help for Katrina Scott Dell and Sandee Pruett from theAnna Maria Island Community Center are joined by Vil Vitas and Bill Kimballfrom the West Manatee Fire & Rescue District in loading a trailer with water and canned goods. The items will be delivered to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Island community has pledged 300 cases of water and more than exceeded its promise. ask groups, such as local Scout troops, to help. And Whitmore said she would inquire about having a prison work group sent to help in the garden. Whitmore also told the committee she would like the garden to be showcased more and asked the com- mittee to think of ways to attract more people there. One suggestion was made to have hot chocolate and cookies served in the butterfly garden when the mayor plans to host a holiday drive-in movie this December. In other business,the committee assigned members to subcommittees to oversee projects previously dis- cussed in addition to a committee tasked with organiz- ing a winter workshop similar to the one held earlier this year on types of trees suitable for the Island. Another subcommittee, the Native Memorial Tree Committee, was also loosely formed. The idea is to have a subcommittee that can recommend the types of native trees and placement within the city for memo- rials. John Molyneaux, leader of Stop Taking Our Pines and new parks and beautification committee member, will be invited to head the memorial tree subcommit- tee. The committee will meet again at 5 p.m. Wednes- day, Oct. 5, at city hall. Artists Guild outlines program, notes 17th year Celebrating its 17th anniversary, the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island has announced its program for the fall and winter season. It will meet on the first Monday each month at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive. Holmes Beach, except for the Oct. 3 meeting u which % ill be at Shells Restaurant. 3200 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. SActii cities at the gallery, at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, for the fall-winter season include: Demonstrations from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the second Thursday each month. On the first Friday of the month the gallery will be Open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. as a "coffee house with open mic." For the last three weeks of each month, featured artists \N ill be displayed in the gallery's front window. Tv o side alk sales are planned, one in the winter and the other in the spring. Guild artists will bring a rotating display of paint- ings to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce office, 5313 Gulf Drive; take part inlocal festivals; and display works in local restaurants. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. De- tails are available at 778-6694. Retire Your "Old Fashioned" Mortgage for an Asset Manager Loan SM Cut Your Mortgage Payment In Half! With rates as low as 1.20% and up to 40 Years To Pay. Miriam Newman Senior Loan Officer Over $40,000,000 in closed loans for 2004! P S. Let me show you how to put your equity to work with our fully managed commercial and residential real estate investments! 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Unsafe access at the commercial driveway leg of the signalized intersection at Marina Drive and Gulf Drive. Romine said he will in\ ire the traffic engineer in charge of the study, Josh Robinson with the Robinson Group out of Tampa, to make a brief presentation to the commission on Sept. 20 after the budget hearing.,Some recommendations for improvements will be discussed at that time, he said. on program at Center their children's educational achievement,".she said, "as well as social and emotional development by imple- menting little things in their family life, such as eating dinner together, scheduling family play time and initi- ating conversations with their kids." Family Day. is sponsored by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Additional details may be obtained b. calling 778-1906. 3) 7338 Corte Road W. Bradenton 3) 7338 Cortez Road W. Bradenton Patient party Dentists at Orthodontic Specialists in Bradenton threw a party for their patients and families and 350 people showed up at the South Florida Museum. Shown are, from left, Dr. and Mrs. William Thompson, Melissa Gajan, and Dr. David E. Westerman of Anna Maria. Third host was Dr. Jeffrey S. Thompson. HELP US To H~lp Our Fellow AIerio&ns iftihzd By HurriC&the KWtrit% No'w Tkrou7L Sept. 30 Ft Cst Will Dohte 10% Of Our Sales To Hurricanee Relief FAT CAT. Carpet & Upholstery Tile and Grout Color, Cleaning Cleaning and Stain Control! 'A. ",'-" ,778-2882 or 387-0607 LARRY & NANCY HOUSE. OWNERS a www.FatCatCarpetCleaning.com a Bank looks for street vacation THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 N PAGE 11 778-4751 By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter A representative from Kirk Pinkerton law firm brought an informal request for the vacation of the right of way of Fifth Avenue between Manatee Avenue West and 39th Street, adjacent to'the Loggerhead Junction business complex. That portion of Fifth Avenue is un- improved. There are no plans by the city to improve this por- tion of Fifth Avenue and it is unlikely that it will be im- proved due to the current status of Manatee Avenue and the proximity of the right of way to the intersection of Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive. The widening of Manatee Avenue makes these two blocks smaller than others in the area and this vacation would allow the construction of buildings, which would otherwise encroach into the setbacks. The property is being considered for construction Neighbors turn out for Cortez Watch; next meeting Friday Enough Cortez neighbors have signed up to get the historic fishing village's Neighborhood Watch rolling, with two watchers for every street under a captain. At an organizational meeting last week at the Cortez Community Center, some 25 "concerned resi- dents" joined together to reach a consensus that a Neighborhood Watch "can work here." They will meet again at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the center, 4523 123rd St. Ct. W., to go further into the program. "We can videotape illegal actions to turn over to the, sheriff's office for action," said Mary Fulford Green, "and we.have a camcorder to do it. We can record prostitutes, and men urinating in public, and other such illegalities. "Especially, \e can get photographic e idence of .action, at local crack.houses, and we kno\\ \\ here they are. Altogether. Correz had 1 34 known criminal acts.in 2004, and 95 in the first.ix months of 2005." , Green is a prime mover in getting Neighborhood Watch organized in Cortez. Early plans call for identifying infirm and eld- erly residents who need help during an emergency evacuation, from teams of mothers of school chil- dren to monitor school bus stops to teaching children to yell and struggle against any would-be abductor and other safety measures,.she said. Deputy Sheriff Dawn Stroup spoke at the meeting.. outlining what the residents need to do to get their pro- gram organized. passed out crime prevention booklets, and discussed preventive measures in residences, such as securing sliding glass doors and locking doors even while a resident is working in the yard. Additional information maybe obtained bN calling 795-7121. of a new AmSouth Bank and is restricted by setbacks of 25 feet on all four sides. The applicant has two choices: Either request a vacation or request a setback variance. The street va- cation would allow the applicant to have a larger set- back and provide more landscaping. The applicant has expressed interest in providing through traffic to the adjacent Re/Max office, and pro- viding a landscaped pedestrian walk from the beach to the commercial district. Building Official Bill Saunders said there are no zoning issues and, of the two options, the street vaca- tion would be a much cleaner approach. The presentation was not an official request, only an attempt to gain a sense of commission inter- est. As Commissioner Roger Lutz put it, "Well, no one is saying 'hell no' but we're not saying 'great' either." Ex-congressional candidate to address Democrats Floyd J. Winters, Democratic candidate for Congress from the. 13th Congressional district, will speak on "Democrats. Out to Win" at the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club luncheon Monday, Sept. 19. The luncheon will be at noon at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Cost is $10, said spokesper- son Dale de Haan. Details may be obtained at 778-4176. Blood drive Monday at Island Baptist Island Baptist Church will host a blood drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Every donor will receive a buy-one-get-one-free ticket coupon for the show "Bat Boy" at.the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, plus' an "Are You My Type?" T-shirt and a checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Donors must be 17 or.older, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo identification. Additional information may be obtained by calling the church at 778-0719. Gloria Dei gets rotating pastors Gloria Dei Lutheran Church may begin to feel that it has been transported back to the old traveling preacher days it is being served by rotating pastors while it seeks one-of its own. The Rev. Tamara Wood has left the pastorate and a search committee has begun looking for a successor. Meanwhile, the congregation is being served by "supply pastors" weekend by weekend, said a spokesperson. The church is at 6608 Marina Drive. Holmes Beach. phone 778-1813. 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com CurVeFL GET FIT FOR FALL! 794-2878 4228 60th St. W. 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Islander Photo: Bonner Joy 5341 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-3636 upto7Q% No,/ Christmas Items 50-70% off Including fiber-optics, thousands of ornaments, music boxes, polanaise and more! Clothing, jewelry and accessories up to 50% off Register to win a $100 gift certificate saeecue/lrd ec-tl tm ~ PAGE 12 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 M THE ISLANDER . mi: G IEATEST yEiNEkAIATION by Rick Catlin Holmes Beach veteran sought war in Naval skies Holmes Beach resident and World War II veteran Fred Meyer would be the first to tell you that he "didn't do much in the war. It was pretty uneventful for me." That wasn't Fred's plan, however, when he was home on Dec. 7, 1941, and learned that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was now at war. Growing up in Hartsdale, a suburb of New York City, Fred always had a love affair with the air and sea. A few months after the war started, Fred volunteered for the U.S. Naval Air Cadet program. He had been working at an aircraft plant making PBY Catalina flying boats for the Navy and had be- come fascinated with Naval aviation. His dream was to be a U.S. Navy pilot and shoot down the Japanese. "There were a lot of guys joining up right after Pearl Harbor," remembered Fred. "I actually had to volunteer for the draft to get in the Navy because I was underage." But he did get accepted into the program. After completing pre-flight training, he went to flight train- ing in North Carolina. Alas, his dreams of Naval avia- tion took a nosedive as he washed out of the program. "You've never seen a more disappointed person," said Fred. "I had dreamed of being a naval pilot." Dejected but still determined to do his part for the war effort, Fred jumped enthusiastically into his next V for victory Fred Meyer aboard his ship during World War II gives the S "Vfor Victory" flag signal. /I / ,~I A Ii ' assignment, where the Navy trained him as a ship's quartermaster, the man in charge of navigation, steer- ing and the ship's daily log. After training, Fred was sent to the Norfolk Na- val Yard in Virginia, where he was assigned to an LSM (Landing Ship Medium) as a quartermaster. The ship, only 203 feet long, had just 54 crewmembers and began training in landing operations. "We did a lot of landing practice, and we all fig- ured we'd be headed toward the Pacific real soon," said Fred. One day, the entire LSM flotilla assembled in Chesapeake Bay, where all the LSMs were ordered to join the Pacific fleet. All but one, that is. Fred's ship had-no orders to the Pacific, so it re- turned to Norfolk where it became a training ship for other LSM crews. "We were disappointed. We were young and eager to do our part. It was tough watching all the other ships -sail off. It was a setback." The only reason Fred can think of why his ship was left behind was that the ship's crew had stood out in its training. "My guess is we were so good, the Navy wanted us to train others in landing operations." For the next two years, Fred's LSM trained other crews to head off to the Pacific. The LSM also partici- pated in gunnery exercises by setting off a radio-con- trolled aircraft for other gun crews to use for target PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE spa store experience the difference hair nails skin body 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 778.5400 WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO FROM 1-BEDROOM anna m aria APARTMENTS TO Gulf Coast ,o 5-BEDROOM R E N T A L S EXECUTIVE HOMES 5319 Gulf Dnve. 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The marines went off to the Pacific, the LSM sailed up the Mississippi River to Peoria, Ill., as part of a public relations tour for the Navy. "I remember everyone treated us great, like we were heros. We got invited to dinner, dances, picnics, everything. Of course, we had to tell them that we'd just been training crews for landing, but they didn't mind." Fred's ship headed back to Guantanamo in early August 1945, when he and the crew learned that the atomic bomb had been dropped and Japan had surren- dered. The LSM was eventually ordered to Bermuda, but Fred had earned enough points for a discharge, and he politely declined the captain's offer to stay with the ship. He was discharged in March 1946 and returned to New York. Because he had learned how to navigate and use complicated optical instruments in the Navy, the surveying field was a natural choice for a job. Fred became a surveyor for a company, eventually forming his own surveying firm in Lynbrook, a New York suburb, that later branched out into engineering. The company is still thriving today and is run by his Sson-in-law. Fred married Lillian Malley in 1947. He had met her in New York City at a dance one day while on shore leave from the Navy. Although Fred said that at that time the Navy hated the Marines, he remembered that he picked up a marine hitchhiking in New York one day and the marine said they should go to this dance he knew about and try and meet some girls. They did, and that's where Fred met Lillian . "So, that was another lucky break. Just because I picked up that Marine, I met the girl I would fall in love with. And I didn't e\en like the liMarines then," Fred. said with a laugh. "Now, I thank them." We'll pay you when yourincome stops. ur plan is designed to provide you money when your income stops if you are disabled from sickness or accident. 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I later learned that a lot of those LSMs that left Chesapeake Bay that day never- made it back to the States. But I did my part. I was pre- pared to go where the Navy would send me," he said. Just another member of the Greatest Generation. "The Greatest Generation" column is for Island,- . - 1---1. 5R~'C ' .. , Fred Meyer and his family have enjoyed the quiet -life of Holmes Beach since the 1970s. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any al- lied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philip- pines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978. Book illustrator to discuss her art at Island library Alexandra Lillis, children's book illustrator, will tell teenage Islanders and others interested about her art at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, highlighting the Oc- tober schedule at the Island Branch Library, 5701. Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Other features at the library during the month: Monday, Oct. 3 and 17, Internet class at 8:30 a.m., with advance registration required at 778-6341. Tuesday, Oct. 4, Family Sor time, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Friends Book Club meeting, OVER 350 RENTALS SFrom elegant luxury on the Gulf to cute little bungalows on the bay, we've got them all Big & Small. 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Bradenton Beach No reports. Holmes Beach Sept. 3, unknown address, burglary. A man re- ported a checkbook and credit cards stolen after discov- ering seven checks had been written on his account and. his credit cards were used at several locations. He be- lieves the items were stolen from his vehicle either at home or while he was at the public beach. Sept. 3, 100 block of 68th Street, burglary. A woman reported that she woke up in the middle of the night to get a drink and found her front door Open. Both occupants of the unit believe the door was secured with a deadbolt when they went to sleep. Sept. 3, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, Marchman Act. A man found sitting on a park bench was taken into custody under the Marchman Act. Ac- cording to the report, he appeared to be intoxicated and told the officer he was homeless. Sept. 4, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, obstruction. An officer was called to the beach by a lifeguard in reference to found property. Three skimboarders told the officer that a woman was in pos- session of a stolen skimboard. She claimed to have purchased it from an unidentified person. The board reportedly matched the description of one stolen ear- lier in the week and was confiscated. The woman, who continued to change her story, was arrested for obstruc- tion of an investigation. Sept. 6,2800 Block of Gulf Drive, driver's license. A man was issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended license. Sept. 7, 500 block of 74th Street, burglary. Tools secured at a construction site were reportedly stolen. Sept. 7, 200 block of 29th Street, Baker Act. A teenager was taken into custody under the Baker Act after his mother reported that he was acting violently due to a change in prescription medication. The teen advised the officer he believed he might hurt himself and he willingly left in the officer's custody. He was transported to Manatee Glens. Sept. 8,500 block of Key Royale Drive, burglary. According to the report, a property owner told police he believed a tenant, who had recently been evicted and removed from the property by Manatee County, Sheriff's Office deputies, had returned to the property. Upon investigation, officers found the tenant had in- Sdeed moved back onto the property. When advised he could not be there, the man reportedly told the officer he wanted a court date and would not leave until one was provided. According to the report, since the man refused to leave and insisted on being provided with. a court date, he was arrested for burglary and a felony court date was provided. Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, Sept. 19 Breakfast: Pretzel Cinnamon Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: French Toast Sticks or Cheese Omelet, Potato Smiles, ApplesauceFresh Fruit Cup Tuesday, Sept. 20 Breakfast:- Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Muffin and Yogurt Plate, Steamed Carrots, Chips, Fresh Veggies with Dip, Peaches Wednesday, Sept. 21 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Bagel, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Nachos with Meat Sauce or Trout Melt on Bun, Spanish Rice, Winter Mix, Sliced Pears SThursday, Sept. 22 Breakfast: Fresh Baked Muffin, Cereal, Toast, Super Donut, Fruit Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese or Popcorn Chicken, Breadstick, Mixed Veggies, Birthday Cupcakes Friday, Sept. 23 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Hot Dog, Corn, Caesar Salad, Juice Bar Juice and milk are served with every meal. N Dr. Diane Michaels A P PE L AT E L.&W : Chiropractic Physician I* L!.e. Therapist oti Staff Presswood Law Firm, PA 501 Village Green P'kirkv jl BraJ.l tii. Florida 7, I -i 210 (1 block east of Albertsoi's on Manatee Avenue) Rwoser v iaemAnriath Cimmunity Tiprc9 An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Ci'll and Criminal Indra D. Presiwood \ppeal; Emplo\mmni Laj 1806 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205, 749-6433 www.presswoodlaw.com Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: 10am Children's Church School- 10am Tranporitaorn & Nurser N\ ljaabkl 5 12 P..,c ., n.-.i Ml --I.j ;- .1 %w4W ri..s Fill-.-i :h I.OITI WILLS TRUSTS PROBATE JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida Visiting fisherman writes tale here Robert R. Bilbrey of Grasonville, Md., came here to fish from the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria, and ended up an author. His granddaughter told him that her third- grade teacher wanted grandparents to \\rite a story involving Flat Stanle the fictional char- acter created for just such situations. He com- plied, with this result: One day in early spring. Sammy the Shrimp was born as a tiny shrimp egg in the Gulf of. Mexico off beautiful Anna Maria Island, Florida. After a few weeks, the gentle tide and x a% es washed Sammy and his brothers and sisters into. the calm bay behind the Island where they- played and grew in the warm waters and pro- tected seagrasses. As Sammy grew to be a big shrimp, he started to swim back out to the Gulf. While on his way he was caught in a commercial shrimper's net, and along \% ith lots of other shrimp was sold for bait at the Rod & Reel Fish- ing Pier on the north end of the Island. One day later, Flat Stanley and his granddad went to the pier to fish. They bought a bucket of bait from bait master Bob. and Samm\ \was in the bucket. Getting read\ to fish. Flat Stanle\ reached into the bucket and picked up a shrimp. Guess what the shrimp was-Sammy. They both looked at each other and Stanley began to smile at Sammy. He then gently eased Sammy back into the Gulf waters to live and enjoy another day. As Sammy swam away,he thought bow lucky he had been to meet Flat Stanley. Five islands represented in chambers' displays SThe 2005 Tri-Cham be r Busineiss After Hours athletop display ) \ ill sho, case ,vorks,,frm five barrier islands, including Anna Maria, at Van \\ezel Perform- in gArtsHall:,. : . Taking part \ ill be members "f Ani~ a Mar-ia Island Chaniber of Commerce, Siesta'Key Chamber of Com- merce, and the Longboat Key-Lido Ke3 -St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce, headquartered on Longboat. Tabletops are being reserved no\ for $100 through Anna Maria's chamber, 779-9412. Tickets to the event will be $5 for members of any of the chambers, $10 for - guests. Van Wezel is at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. S ot t10 a*m llriy Service 'I.hirU r 13l ('nrery avaiklabe) SRev. Dr. Kenneth Gill "Smooth Stones: Part 2" Soloist: DoraIlns Cardona 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key (941) 383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com OPEN Mon -Fri 7'oam-7pm Sat., Sun. Holidays 7':am-5pm WALK-INS WELCOME We're available to tend to your urgent care needs Fever/Infections-o Minor Lacerations Simple Fractures-* Sprains PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 315 75th St reet. West Bradenton 941-761-1616 - r S-. ,, I ..1 . The Islander WWW.ISLANDER.ORG 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center f Holmes Beach 941-778-7978. c -a 'i .f"r, lilr, t THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 14, 2005 M PAGE 15 Obituaries '.rc k ,.. John W. Egan John W. Egan, 101, of Bradenton, died Sept. 6. Born in New York City, Mr. Egan moved to Manatee County from Las Vegas, Nev., 18 years ago. His business career started as a clerk in the New York Stock Exchange, and he later worked world- wide as a payroll officer for international construc- tion companies. He served in the U.S. Army. He was recognized for his international goodwill in estab- lishing the "Buck of the Month Club," in which American construction workers in French Morocco chipped in to help their less fortunate Moroccan neighbors. The club soon expanded to cover Marrakesh and other points of southern Morocco. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles mentioned Mr. Egan's efforts toward international goodwill in a speech before the Federal Council of Churches in America Dec. 12, 1952. Services were private. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by nephew Jack of Anna Maria and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Tossi Bernard Haskell Tossi Bernard Haskell, 81, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 7. Born in Lowell, Mass., Mrs. Haskell moved to 'Holmes Beach from there 50 years ago. She operated Four generations Jake Terrell of Holmes Beach visited family in Maine, and the upshot was four generations of Tetrells in one place: From left, Jake, grandson Christopher Hallett with his baby Jack, and Jake's daughter Pam Hallet, standing. Roser shop reopens The Roser Memorial Community Church thrift shop has reopened and is running a summer clearance sale all through September at its location, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The shop was closed during August. A spokesper- son said many new items have been added for this year. The shop is across the street from Roser Chapel on Pine Avenue. Details may be obtained by calling 779-2733. Genesis Exterminating INC. Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties Since 1991 Fumigation Termite Control Subterranean Termite Tenting Florida one house at a Time! FREE ESTIMATES Residential 4611US 41 N. 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A shotgun start will launch play at 1 p.m. Cost is $125 including green fees, cart, dinner, awards and gift bag, Horlander said. An awards banquet will follow in the El Conquis- tador clubhouse, with prizes for first-, second- and third-place teams, along with various raffles. ANTIQUE MALL S "10,000 feet of air-conditioned showroom" WE BUY AND SELL ESTATES 1250 10th St. E. Hwy 301-N.* Palmetto* 729-5282 Dennis Dick, Proprietor Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun noon-5 FThe WHITFIELD EXCHANGE 1 Consignment Shop Furniture Antiques Collectibles Accepting Quality Consignments "Simply the Best!" 6807 14th Street West. Bradenton 751-4045 Tues.-Fri. 10-5 pm Sat. 10-4 pm __ Griffith-Cline has been serving Anna Maria families for over 45 years. We honor all competitors prearranged funeral contracts and, encourage price comparisons. ^rj^ Cine FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (941) 778-4480 www.griffithcline.com a nursing home on Anna Maria Island for many years. She was a welder for the U.S. Navy during World War II. There were no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Select Group Homes Inc., 4730 30th St. W., Bradenton FL 34207. Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by daughter Michelle Garden of Bradenton; sons Frank of Bradenton, Steve of Ocala, and Joe of Palmetto; sister Bernice Perry of Massa- chusetts; seven grandchildren; and two great-grand- children. Wilbur 'Bur' Lewis Wilbur "Bur" Lewis, 85, of Cross City and for- merly Cortez, died Sept. 5. Born in Cortez, Mr. Lewis moved to Cross City in 1982. He was a previous owner of Fishermans Land- ing Restaurant and Bayshore Seafood, both in Cortez. He was Baptist. Visitation was Sept. 9 and graveside services Sept. 10. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by daughters Cathy Lewis Capo of Cross City and Sandra Markham of Lake City; sons Wade of Bradenton, and Charlie and Michael, both of Cross City; sisters Juanita Cogden of Cocoa Beach and Martha Tidwell of Merritt Island; brother Donald of Little Rock, Ark.; and five grandchildren. Commercial 1941-723-0303 PAGE 16 U SEPT. 14, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Library puts online resources, history at your fingertips By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter A wealth of information is just a click away, thanks ' to the online resources made available through the' * Manatee County public library system. According to Island Branch Librarian Ava Ehde, few people realize what's online. "The library buys access to online resources like you would buy a sub- ' scription to a journal," she said.- ." - Any library member in good standing can access ,, -: . these resources. To access the information, you can log .,' . on to the library Web site, enter the barcode informa- .. - tion off your library card and enter your pin number. .. Ehde says people can gather full-text journals and ,. news articles, chapters from reference books, consumer -- '':' ,--. ," health information, conduct genealogy research and ''- :" .A .. ' more. It's also a great homework resource for students ': '-.. of all grade levels and provides college-bound students . with access to the Peterson's Guide to Colleges and '- ... '' Universities. . To begin, go to www.co.manatee.fl.us, and click -- .. 'n .-, the link "Electronic Information Resources." - "Infotrac" is one of the library's largest catalogues. .A This link will take you to at least 25 other sources of ;nfonrmation nFor instanr- hde snac "OEhc nnanoin Viw- " nIlJII~a~lJ~. 1~31n~l~uA~~, ~ " Lll.101llUL10l1. I yl lLltLUL LIUV Na ",o, VppV6lll g IVg I points" is great for students who need to write a paper showing the pros and cons of an issue. Students will also find the "Literature Resource Center" link helpful, which provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analyses of authors from every age and discipline. The "Kid's Edition" series are great for younger students looking for information from newspapers, magazines and reference books on every subject from pop culture to art, science to history. All types of infor- mation, including pictures and maps, can be found. Those interested in business can track company Island's first |.. %. library i A volunteer catalogs books at the newly ' opened Island Branch Library, " Oct. 22, 1971. This was a storefront library in the Island Shopping Center. '. The library was replaced in 1982 by a large free-stand- ing building near the Holmes Beach City Hall. .L .. Old homestead Andrew Kitt Gowanlock homesteaded on Anna Maria Island's bayfront near the present Island Shopping Center. Tlh shorter man pictured is James Goddardfrom Barbados. Gowanlock came from Canada in 1882. In 1883, he married the widow Nicholsfrom Shaw's Point. The home, pictured here in 1908; is two stories with carved wood or shingles on the upper portion. A staircase leads to the upperfloor, while the lower floor seems to have been left unfinished. Before his death, he moved to a home just east of the downtown Bradenton Marina. He would routinely row a large boat from Bradenton to his Anna Maria Island home,.Gowanlock died there in 1911 at age 103. Islander Photos: Manatee County Public Library -3 : profiles dnd activities, review annual reports and more with the "General Business File" and "Business In- dex." All consumers can utilize the health-related links to find articles on pregnancy, nutrition, diseases, pre- scriptions and more. Ehde says these online databases are particularly useful for consumers.looking for infor- mation about a particular doctor; a diagnosis they have been given, or a prescription they are supposed to take. "One thing we do ina, public library now," Ehde _-says,"'is hejp people deal %k ith an issue by arming them with information. For example, finding out what side .effects a medication has, or what happens if you miss Sa dose." Other databases outside of Infotrac include "An- cestry" and "Heritage Quest," which h offer information of interest to genealogists. "lergent" pro\ ides finan- cial statements and annual reports for companies worldwide. "Wilson Web" is a database of biographies and "EBSCO" is a database of magazine and scholarly journal, articles, most of them full'text. "Infoweb" pro- vides full-text access to articles from more than 2,000 newspapers and magazines dating back to 1992. The online resources also pro\ ide "how to" infor- mation for auto repair. You can access the, make and model of your car and get step-by-step repair direc- PLEASE SEE LIBRARY, NEXT PAGE CrId doi Island home delivery: 778.7978. :," -. '. .' '- .". , 4 L'Q:-' - -' t i(*z.jr K:i The Islander Library offers history CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 tions, including diagrams. Ehde says its much more convenient to be able to print out the pages you need from a computer than to carry an entire Chilton's auto repair manual out to the car. If you aren't sure how to find what you're looking for, feel free to "Ask a Librarian." This service will link you with a librarian who can help guide you through your online search. The librarian can "chat" with you online, help direct you to Web sites, and find more in- formation on a topic. Ehde says the librarian on the other end of the com- puter can actually "take hold" of your computer, open- ing Web sites or pushing pages of information to you for consideration, or pointing your browser in the right direction. The Florida Ask-A-Librarian service is available Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you don't feel com- fortable with an online chat,'you can also opt to e-mail a question. Ehde says a huge benefit of the "EBSCO Host" databases is that it is a great place to find primary sources of information, something students participat- ing in the Manatee County history fair will surely find helpful. EBSCO also hosts a "Searchasaurus" link for kids that allows youngsters to search for pictures, maps, look-through dictionaries, encyclopedias and take tu- torials or find fun facts. In addition to these online databases, the library's online system allows cardholders to do much more, including a search through the library system to request material be held at the front desk for pickup, or to re- new an item. Another interesting online project is the database full of Manatee Count) historic photographs. Log on, t pe in a subject, such as Anna Maria Island, and up .(come images. which h ha e beeh scanned an uploaded by the University of South Florida from the main library's "Eaton'Room. ,; .: Ehde says the online databases are purchases by -the acquisitions librarian, the same as books are pur- chased. Databases are always being reviewed,she said,. and are selected based on current interests and "user Friendly" information. - A major benefit of these online sources, she note's Sis that an unlimited number of people can utilize the THE ISLANDER E SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 17 Cortez toll Construction workers A, finish constructing a toll booth S4 -- T at the Cortez SBridge. This was all part S" ofManatee County's 1955-1957 5-Bridge- Program. This photo from 1957 shows a ST- construction ti c r worker at the finished r_ :booth. same source at the sarne time, and.people can look up the information from anyplace they have access to a computer. No computer? 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SUNDAY BREAKFAST BRUNCH & LUNCH -2 i DINNER \,.3 un 30il H It.l, rCr.:. rie H .I.rrne' Be- :.h'i -778-5320 0 EN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11:30am-10pm Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Plaza JEE F I -D TI To esarnts inAmric Aw"-d ofExcelenc: 12year 941-778-6444`I PAGE 18 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 U THE ISLANDER The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is highlighted by lightning in this photograph by Rolf Bertram. Living with lightning all Islanders do it By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent We live in "lightning maxima," with more light- ning than the rest of the lightning capital of the world, Florida. It's one of the few flaws in Florida life. And of people injured or killed by lightning, many cases have occurred on Gulf of Mexico beaches, where humans are taller than anything else and thus attractive to ground-seeking electrical charges. That's the word from Charlie Paxton, science and operations officer at the National Weather Service sta- tion at Ruskin. He is "NOAA's lightning man" for this region, the expert for the National Oceanic and Atmo- spheric Administration which includes the weather service. Noting that Florida is the nation's lightning capital, he warned that the 50 square miles of the Tampa Bay area has the most lightning in the state: "Lightning maxima." ,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. 5 to 10 p.m. -Dine out for Hurricane Katrina at Sign of the Mermaid restaurant, 9707 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Reservations: 778-9399. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Thursday, Sept. 15 9 a.m. Anna Maria Village Merchants Associa- tion meeting at the Sandbar reiauran., 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Lightning is a tremendous electrical charge that forms through actions of the particles that make storm clouds, and it has to find an outlet. That usually is the ground, though sometimes it goes horizontal from cloud to cloud instead of vertical. It can even shoot straight up from its cloud into the blue sky. It normally takes the shortest route to the ground, the highest ground-connected object humans, build- ings, trees. That's why 25 percent of lightning victims in Florida are under trees, said Paxton. Eight to 10 people a year are killed by lighting in Florida, and many more are hit and live through it. You don't have to be directly under a thunderstorm to get it several years ago two people were killed and oth- ers injured on a Siesta Key beach by lightning from a storm 10 miles away. Lightning has killed eight people in Manatee County since 1959, when Ruskin began its record keeping. Friday, Sept. 16 5 to 9 p.m. Friday Fest on the Bay with Allon Sams and Friends outside the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 953-3368. Saturday, Sept. 17 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 ap- plies. Monday, Sept. 19 Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club presents "Democrats: Out to Win" at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-4176. 4 to 7p.m. Blood drive at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0719. Ongoing: "Pippin" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Sept. 18. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. Upcoming: Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce golf outing at El Conquistador Country Club Sept. 23. "Our Town" theater production at Manatee Community Hillsborough County has had 32 fatalities, Sarasota four. The entire United States has recorded 400. It strikes Manatee County about 20,000 times a year, and many of those bolts hit Anna Maria Island because we get more thunderstorms than the mainland. They're "thunderstorms" because thunder is lightning's voice. Making its hit on the ground, lightning instantly heats the air around it to 50,000 degrees and that heat- ing makes the noise. For protection, stay indoors if you can during a thunderstorm. A metal car is pretty safe, a convertible or Fiberglas car is not. Even then ... a man safely in a metal car was killed when a lightning bolt hit a tree that fell on the car and killed him. Remember, lightning likes tall things such as tall buildings in downtown areas, and people upright along a beach, field, airport tarmac, parking lot, golf course and the like. College Sept. 23. Family Day dinner at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center Sept. 26. Moscow State Circus to the Manatee Convention Center Sept. 29. Save the Date: S* "A Taste of St. Armands" Oct. 1. Manatee County Coastal Cleanup Oct. 1. "Startoberfest" Sarasota Pops Orchestra featur- ing the Sarasota Brass Quintet atthe South Florida Museum Oct. 2. All Island Denominations dinner and dance at St. Bernard Catholic Church Oct. 6. Island Players present "The Foreigner" Oct. 6-16. Islandwide Blood Drive Oct. 7. Passage Key's 100th Anniversary Oct. 10. *-Island Bayfest Oct. 15. Tri-chamber business after hours event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Oct. 20. Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival and Parade Oct. 29. "Food for Life" cooking class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Oct. 29. Trail of Treats Oct. 3-1. Florida West Coast Symphony Masterworks at Neel Performing Arts Hall Nov. 11. 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 778-7878 Feed Your Family and Help FEED aFamily: in Need. All sales on Sunday, Sept. 25, will be donated to hurricane relief. C .'a -- --Osiii--- :CapaIlbo's House of Pizza Buffet Special $ 99 with the 3 purchase of a soft drink. 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat- 1 lam-10Opm. Sunday Noon-9pm S PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES SEPT. 30, 2005 --..- -,----- SCHNITZELIAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast FRIDAY SPECIAL OVEN-FRESH BAVARIAN HAXEN Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: TUES-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach 1S We're Totally SGZoba! More than 1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United States. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." Th" Islander island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org THE ISLANDER S SEPT. 14, 2005 M PAGE 19 Spirit week: Soccer kicks off season at Center By Kevin Cassidy Islander Sports Soccer season got off to a spirited start with three days of exhibition games where teams played a couple of 20-minute mini-games as a dress rehearsal for the real deal, which got started Sept. 12. In addition to the exhibition games, the Anna Maria Island Community Center also hosted its annual kick-off-the-season ban- quet Sept. 6, and picture day Sept. 10. The winners of "Spirit Week," a competition for fans to display their best enthusiastic support, were Longboat Observer in Division I, West Coast Surf Shop in Division II, Air & Energy in Division III and Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant in the instruc- tional league. Each of these teams' players won free ice cream from Dip's Ice Cream and will get their photo prominently displayed in the Center for all to see. As for the exhibition games, aside from Division III (ages 8-9), where Air & Energy pretty much had its way with every team they played, the teams appear to be fairly even and should make for an exciting season of soccer. West Coast Air Conditioning won one game and tied another for the top mark in Division I (ages 12- 14), while Harry's Continental Kitchens and Island Real Estate had the best records in exhibition games in Division II (ages 10-11). Air & Energy has Joel and Adam Hart in addition to Trevor Albers, giving them a three-pronged scoring attack that will carry them to the Division III title. Danziger Allergy & Sinus and Mike Norman Realty both have strong defenses, but will have to find consistent scoring threats to challenge them for the title. Good luck to all of the teams as they embark on the 2005 soccer season. Division I (ages 12-14) Blake Wilson and Celia Ware each scored a goal to lead Longboat Observer past Mr. Bones by a 2-1 score on Sept. 10. Cory Wash notched one goal to lead Mr. Bones in the loss. West Coast Air Conditioning recei\ ed a goal from MIax Marnie:tQTbreak a scorele-.> tie in their 1-0 victory over Loingboat Obi'erver' n Saturdayv::, :' : LaPensee Plumbing received goals from Heldinb Gomez and Joey Hutchinson to defeat ReMax Gulfstream Realty by one goal on Sept. 10. ReMax was led by 'onegoalfrom Jordan Sebastiano in the loss. a.p. BeLL fisH compaNyie. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught o Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. o" Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! 794-1249 46I00 124th St. W. Cortez, FloridAi: wwwner.or" Marlin Ellis of Sparks Steel Art comes over from his sweeper position to deny Rotten Ralph's forward Courtney Wash during instructional league action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy Mr. Bones shut ouit LaPensee Plumbing on Sept. 9 behind one goal apiece from Chandler McClung, Ally Titsworth and Cory Wash. ReMax Gulfstream Realty and West Coast Air Conditioning battled to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 9. Martine Miller scored the lone goal for West Coast Air, while Matt Bauer notched the goal for ReMax in the tie. Division II (ages 10-11) Trevor Bystrom's goal held up as Harry's Conti- nental Kitchens defeated Pine Avenue Store in Divi- sion II soccer action on Sept. 10. Island Real Estate swamped West Coast Surf Shop by a 4-0 score on Sept. 10, getting a pair of goals from PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Under New Ownership! Mp F MfI eBW I sa~la PUU SII Monday thru Friday GO0 4-6pm Complimentary Sri Hors d'oeuvres! I I NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! Saturday and Sundays Open at 7am Full Breakfast Menu! Cone of. Gulf D &Plm to v ., na. ai family and friends with spaghetti and salad courtesy of Beach Bistrwasanother huge success. layers, *.1 of Beach Bistro was another huge success. Players were assigned teams and received uniforms and schedules for the upcoming season. Islander Photo: Amelia Talucci S on Ali tac Where the locals bring their friends! OPEN DAILY RAIN OR SHINE BREAKFAST LUNCH- DINNER U&It * * * * Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Fri & Sun Tom Mobley Mon & Tues Mark Cravens TACO & FAJITA | l Every.Wednesday 4pm-8pm All-You- $795 Can-Eat 7 FRI I FIS FRY ~ 2 pm S I, with fries an law a 'ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT 0 o $ 895 SWatfch For Our Famous Details coming soon! ( OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beaurifid Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the r( ,., ' 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 [ I riuum I r` PAGE 20 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Chandler Hardy in the victory. Paulo Fonseca and Austin Wash each added a goal for IRE in the vic- tory. Harry's Continental Kitchens and Island Real Estate battled to a 0-0 tie in Division II soccer action on Sept. 9 at the Center. Alex Hall scored a pair of goals to lead Pine Av- enue Store past West Coast Surf Shop on Sept. 9 in Division II action. Hailey Dearlove's stellar play in goal helped keep West Coast in the game. Goals from Daniel Pimental and Trevor Bystrom lifted Harry's Contental Kitchens past West Coast Surf Shop on Sept. 9. Giorgio Gomez scored the lone S goal for the Surf Shop in the close loss. Island Real Estate and Pine Avenue Store battled to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 8 in Division II soccer action. Chandler Hardy scored the lone goal for IRE, while Alex Hall found the back of the net for Pine Avenue. Division III (ages 8-9) Air & Energy rode the four-goal explosion from Joel Hart to defeat Mike Norman Realty by three goals on Sept. 10 in Division III soccer action. Mike Norman Realty was led by Ryan Gilman's lone goal in defeat. Danziger Allergy & Sinus defeated Cannons Ma rina 1-0 behind a goal from Josh Zawistoski in Di- vision III action on Sept. 10. Mike Norman Realty and Cannons Marina battled to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 8 in Division III action -at the Center. Ryan Gilman notched the goal for Mike Norman, while Max Moneuse found the back of the net for Cannons. Air & Energy rode a balanced scoring attack led by Adam Hart during its 4-1 victory over Cannons Marina on Sept. 8 in Division III. Joel Hart and Trevor Albers added single goals for A&E in the victory, while Hunter Parrish scored the lone goal for Cannon's in defeat. Danziger Allergy & Sinus and Mike Norman Realty battled to a 0-0 draw on Sept. 8. Air & Energy shut down Danziger Allergy & Si- nus 4-1 on Sept: 8 in Division III action. Adam and Joel Hart led the way with two goals apiece, while Josh Zawistoski notched the lone goalfor Danziger in the loss. Horseshoe News, winners Steve Doyle and George McKay, both of Anna :Maria, were the big \\ inner of the horseshoe com- petition on Sept. 10. They defeated the team of John Johnson of Holmes Beach and Ron Pepka of Braden- ton. On Sept. 7, Doyle teamed up with Herb Ditzler of Anna Maria to defeat Tom Rhodes of Cortez and- Pepka in a one-game playoff. Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the park behind the Anna Maria City Hall. SEveryone is welcome to play, regardless of skill level. qonno WaDorn 7sl/nJ toes Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Sep 14 8:40 2.6 4:38 0.0 Sep 15 12:23 1.7 3:16 1.5 9:59a* 2.7 5:19 0.0 Sep 16 12828 1.8 4:23 1.3 1 1:02a* 2.7 5:56 0.2 FMSep 17 12:36 1.9 5:19 1.0 ll:57a* 2.7 6:26 0.4 Sep 18 12:48 2,0 6:09 0.7 12:53 2.5 6:51 0.7 Sep'19 1:03 2.2 7:01 -0.4 1:48 2.3 7:16 1.0 Sep 20 1:24 2.3 7:50 0.3 2:45 2.0 7:35 1.2 Sep21 1:46 2.5 8:42 0.2 3:48 1.8 7:46 1.4 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later WOOD DOCK S& SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 ' ^ :12044 Cortez Rd., W. CRC049564 Pine Avenue forward Alex Hall races toward the goal Photos: Kevin Cassidy Center soccer schedule Date Time Division I (ages 12-14) Sept. 14 7:15 p.m. Plumbing Sept. 16 Sept. 19 Sept. 19 Team vs. Team Mr. Bones vs. LaPensee 7:15 p.m. West Coast Air vs. ReMax Gulfstream 6 p.m. Observer vs. Mr. Bones 7:30 p.m. LaPensee vs. ReMax Gulfstream Division II (ages 10-11) Sept. 14 6 p.m. Sept. 16 6 p.m. Sept. 20 7 p.m. Division III (ages 8-9) Sept. 15 6p.m. Sept. 15 7 p.m. Sept. 20 6p.m. IRE vs. Pine Avenue IRE vs. Surf Shop IRE.vs. Harry's Danziger vs. Cannons Mike Norman vs. Air & Energy Cannons vs. Mike Norman Instructional League (ages 5-7) Sept. 14 6 p.m. Rotten Ralph's vs. LB Kiwanis Sept. 14 7 p.m. Tropical Treats vs. Coastal Orthopaedic Sept. 15 6 p.m. LPAC vs: Tropical Sept. 15 7 p.m. Sparks vs. Duncan Sept. 20 6 p.m. Tropical vs. Sparks Sept. 20 7 p.m. Orthopaedic vs. Ralph's INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT W\1eat A,", Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 Capt. Mike's SCharter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a must Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed West Coast Surf Shop goalie Hailey Dearlove makes a save just before Pine Avenue Store forward Alex Hall arrives. UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube . AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr: Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED ITZ I THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 21 Mixed bag for inshore anglers this week in fishing By Capt. Mike Heistand Slightly cooler air and water temperatures appear to not only make the fishing more enjoyable for the fishers, but it's improving the appetite of the fish as well. Inshore action is about everything possible right now: Snook, redfish, trout, lots of mangrove snapper, flounder and pompano. Snapper action is very good right now, although the snook fishing is running a little small for some anglers. Offshore fishing for grouper and snapper is also great now, at least on the days when the wind is down, with good results coming from about 100 feet of wa- ter in the Gulf of Mexico. Terry Morrison at the Anna Maria City Pier said anglers there also caught a few of everything the Gulf or bays could offer: snook, drum, pompano, whit- ing, snapper and flounder, with mangrove snapper be- ing the best bet right now. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said snook fishing is still pretty good, with some catches up to 34 inches coming aboard his boat. He's getting limit-catches of redfish as well, plus some good-sized mangrove snap- per. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said people are bringing snook back to the dock almost ev- ery day now. There are lots of good-sized redfish be- ing caught on the lower tides, and snapper are near al- most every structure:in the bays. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fish- ing is improving in the Gulf of Mexico on the days when the wind dies down. He's heard of reports of grouper and snapper coming from about 100 feet of water out there. In backwater action, snapper is the hot ticket right now, with good reports of reds and snook as well. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishers there are catching some mangrove snapper, a few redfish, some whiting, pompano, black drum, flounder and a few snook. "There were no mackerel caught," Bob said, "but there was a little bit of almost everything else brought in." At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports are that flounder is starting to bite in Terra Ceia Bay, There are lots of snapper near the Sunshine Skyway reefs, and redfish are thick near Joe's Island. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports in- cluded lots of redfish action on the lower tides near Perico Island. There are still lots of folks having a hard time keeping bait alive due to the red tide in Sarasota Bay, but for those that can keep the whitebait or shrimp wiggling, there are lots of big trout coming off the seagrass flats near Key Royale and snapper along the Intracoastal Waterway. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said that "fishing has been improving since Hurricane Katrina. Places thought to be af- S MARINE SISz, U.S. Coast Guard CAPTAIN'S LICENSE SBradenton Starts Sept. 19 $39900 Includes All Equipment & Books . .No Hidden Charges r Test after the class with Capt. Mike Adams TOLL FREE 877-447-1950 XX=x x Until ";56 12:00 Noon + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART s*28 12:00 Noon 00 Until 2:30 pm + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART $^9 After I ^ A 2:30 pm + TAX, GREEN FEE AND CART BIG SUMMER CARD $25 Until 12:00 Noon $21 After 12:00 Noon Call 747-943 Tee Tim~es7DY ,:a~* L~iJ iii .II CYE i Keepers Melissa Shipley, 19, of Orlando, caught some nice gag and red grouper while fishing with her dad, Skip, aboard the Show Me The Fish Charters with Capt. Larry McGuire. /, .-:. -' ~~`~"4f~ fected by red tide the 'dead zone' are coming back. We have been fishing out to 85 feet of water in the Gulf, using frozen sardines and shrimp as bait, and have been catching gags, red grouper, mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, sharks and some barra- cuda." Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said that "Fishing was pretty good, with some truly productive days and others a little harder. The tides going into this week are looking pretty good and with a little break from Mother Nature it should be pretty good on. the angling front." He is catching lots of snapper near "any docks, shell. bars,: wrecks or ledges." Snook catches are plentiful but are running small for Capt. Zach, and redfish seem to be moving around a lot. He's expecting the next few weeks to bring in Spanish mackerel, and other pelagics should move early this.year due to the tur- SLIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING *CAPT. RICK GROSS S4-" (941)794-3308 1/2 DAY & FULL DAY CHARTERS Catcher's Marina-5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach visit geocities.com/captrickgross I.. *OM* .. O- O Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20.00! Call Rebecca orNancy- 778-7978 The Islander www.islander.org bulent waters in the northern Gulf. "This happened a few years back when the north Gulf Coast was impacted by several strong storms." On my boat Magic, we ran one trip last week but caught 20 redfish to 25 inches in length, several small. snook, four trout up to 20 inches, flounder to 18 inches and mangrove snapper to 16 inches. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a long-time local fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide fishing re- port. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome 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 numberfor more in- formation. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. 0 REEL FAST CHARTERS Charter only for the best * 4 hours * 8 hours * Weekends - Week trips * Covering the West Coast and Bahamas -,, ~ -T- Departs from Galati Marina Captain Glenn., b *i^^-W - ca~-vinn ,---~---- -,-- - i; ii ~i: '~P4E~, ~~sa ~ r. ~4 . - "' ... r `L~.~Saia~s~a~ ti~., - 'E~lI~:Z~L-ri~ai~L~igXF~~rarrao'' -*r,* PAGE 22 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Simply the Best 5 AVAILABLE WINTER 2006 VACAI R L Canalfront home in Anna Maria. VACATION Quiet north end location on se- SrNAc.' eluded street. 3BR/2BA nicely : .'. furnished, large screened lanai Switch tranquil views of a lush S, y tropical landscape and quiet i? canal. Just one of many great S- properties for season! Call for rates and terms (941) 778-2307 or view at www.franmaxonrealestate.com r3 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE LLC GULFFRONT WATERS EDGE 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Fabulous view of Gulf and gorgeous walking beach. Turnkey furnished, updated, ceramic tile. Excellent mid-island location. Pool, secured lobby, under-building parking. One of the Island's finest locations. Call to see. $995,000. ISLAND'S FINEST COMMUNITY 2BR/2BA canalfront home in North Point Harbour. New seawall, private dock, boat lift, direct access to Tampa Bay and Iitracoastal waterway. Vaulted ceil- ing, eat-in kitchen, foyer, elegant baths, ceramic cile, community pool and tennis courts. Wonderfu; resi- dential area. $1,250,000. PERICO ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA Turnkey condo. Nicely furnished in great Westside location. Close- Anna NlMria island" beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse with fitness room, carport. Short drive to shopping and, restaurants. $359,900. SPECTACULAR BIMINI BAYFRONT HOME 4BR/3BA home. Completely updated, custom maple kitchen, ceramic tile, master bedroom with fireplace, Jacuzzi tub. Watch the sunrise from your secluded brick patio overlooking Bimini Bay. Caged heated pool, lush landscaping, two private docks/davits, sprinkler system on well, hurricane film on windows and sliding glass doors, two-car garage with reinforced door. $2,295,000. VILLAGE GREEN CONDO 2BR/2BA condo in West Bradenton's finest condo community. Central location near shopping, medical; restaurants and short drive to beaches. Great floor plan, eat-in-kitchen, utility, walk-in closet, foyer en- try and garage. Green belt, community pool. $255,000. NORTH POINT HARBOUR 4BR/3BA waterfront home in prestigious North Point Harbour. Lap pool; waterfall and hot tub, community tennis courts and pool, new seawall, dock, fruit trees, large multi-car garage, vaulted ceiling, deck, french doors. Near Key Royale Club. The island's most el- egant area! $1,300,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO 1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile, beau- tiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent rental. $799,900. WOODED LOT ON WARES CREEK 1BR/1BA mobile home on large wooded lot with fruit trees and fence. Central location, room for a pool and lots of room for RV or boat storage. Dead end street with 125 feet on Wares Creek. Possible rezone for "best use" PDR. 5 Units. $125,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 SMis SiniCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Mariia Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. Competitive rates. SLocal experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. SUp-front approval* at the time of application. SAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. SLoan amounts to $6 million. [ Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees ,, Home Loan Consultant v;-'. *' *401 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach ,.: pam voorhees@countrywide.com ACountrywide 1 HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BEAVAILABLE IN ALL STATES: PRICES'AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WWWU Uin Ni BRADENTQN LQT_53a .18.lol.orj.Ryverview Boulevard. Views ol ihe river and convenient 1o everything Owner 3as plans to build a 5,040 sf under roof boasting 3,243 sl under air nome on :he iou Can choose builder price is for lot. $385,000. .,- ,' : -r . :"I .- Ab-' INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 sf duplex lot, with the bonus of a recently renovated duplex. Don't miss this one! 6BR/4BA and -plenty of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details' $849,000. I k ,i .. .- .. t ( " MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beaiifully remodeled home.located in Anna Maria. Granite counter tops, woodo ors- brand new carpel. Move rfght-in $799.000 GREAT TWO FAMILY vacation home/duplex with heated pool! Two spacious and tastefully decorated sun-filled units upstairs and 2,400 sf of bonus storage with garages below. A very short walk to a beautiful beach! All combine to make this a coastal liv- ing classic. $925,000. 200 FEET TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2bed/2bath turnkey fur- nish condo in small friendly complex. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. 5309 Gu^^^^ p UnivE HovLME f BEACH ss~ I I e ~ti THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 14,-200r51 PAGE 23 Jewelry demo John AMalt,n. co-owner of Nica Rose Silver, demonstrates his cowry shell jewelry-making technique to teen sibhiir" Gi ubilnd Isaac Galeone a the 'Island Branch Library. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Teen turn-out There was a large audience for John and Susan Malan's cowry shell jewelry-making demonstration at the Island Branch Library. The owners of Nica Rose Silver pro- vided materials and instruction on making necklaces, bracelets and anklets. iLicesdR.-ilLrkrFR ES H MillI FT Kimberly L. Clark, PA. 941-447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities n ii', 941.778.7978 or www.lslander.org 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine.Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 3396Y PILMS a "Cr.Iy Tnis 3EBR2BA Bay Palm; canallrornt beauty has . been Irovngly rrmania.ned Dv it s oriin ai owner, i.. features a spiti bedroom design handy pass-ti-ru Ioro kitcrhen to lanai. spacious family room, :.en "" Ital vacuum security system an oversized double car garage, an expansive screened lanai, and sprinkler system. This ground level home also has the benefit of an extra high and dry lot! You must see it! Priced at $829,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com Island aloha New Island transplant Jessica Pate showcases her designer's eye with a successfulfirst attempt at making a necklace and bracelet at the jewelry- making workshop held at the Island Branch Library. Shop talk Teens Anna and Katie Leggins and Alex Stemm swap the latest news while learning to string cowry shell necklaces at the Island Branch Library. John and Susan Malan, owners of Nica Rose Silver, provided the materials and instruction for the teen program. S 'ProfessioniaI REALTdRS iresm.mit1'' A buyers and sellers with Heather Absten, P.A. Honesty, Jennifer Absten, P.A. 941-807-4661In ri 941-345-7002 HeatherAbsten@yahoo.com Jntegl-Jy JenniferAbscen@msn.com Results! 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 Ma'n 7 .. 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. ,R fulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gul Drive, Holmes Beach {^^ 5^t~euc~uet IwwC~e~t"ae^ -;;.. 's~i-s ~p~C~- s~: .+ g~ : h~j~cI -~- ;z ~r;.js ~j'L +1 ;~.' i- I . r i i PAGE 24 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER By Rick Catlin Sign of the Mermaid helping Katrina victims The Sign of the Mermaid restau- rant at 9707 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from dinner today (Wednesday, Sept. 14) to the American Red Cross to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Owner Ed Spring said all food and beverage sales, including alcohol, will be donated. The restaurant will open at 5 p.m. and Ed said he would be serving until the last customerleaves. "We're trying to do our part, and we invite everyone to come out for a great meal for a good cause," Ed said. Anyone interested in a reservation should call Ed or Andrea Spring at 778- 9399. Stripes aims to improve parking problems Island resident Kenny Hoffman is doing his part to improve the look of the I t Stripes Ken Hoffman recently started Stripes. a parking lot maintenance company specializing in painting and mainte- nance of business parking lots. Is- lander Photo: Bonner Joy Islan lBi t'rd B'o Island business community. He recently started Stripes to im- prove the look of business parking lots in need of maintenance. The company specializes in installing and painting - parking stops and also supplies speed bumps. Units are custom-painted and Stripes utilizes rubber parking stops with yellow stripes. Stripes also installs traffic-control signs such as stop signs, handicap park- ing signs, visitor-only parking and no parking sugns. Other services include installation of traffic arrows and paint- ing of fire lanes. In addition, Kenny sealcoats park- ing lots with a highly durable sealer ap- plied at 58 to 62 percent solids, unlike conventional sealers that are applied at just 40 to 43 percent solids. For more information on Stripes, call Kenny at 756-0470 or 779-3345. Chamber business card exchange success The July Business Card Exchange for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce was held at Ginny and Jane E's at the old IGA store in Anna Maria with more than 100 people attending. The Chamber's New Member Sun- rise Breakfast for October will be at.7:45 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Sun House Restau- rant in Bradenton Beach. The event will be sponsored by Auntie M's Laundry and Dry Cleaning. The August breakfast was held Aug. 10 at the Sun House and was sponsored by Bright House Net- work. New members welcomed to the chamber are: Accommodations: Ania Maria "Lifestyles," La Casa Costiera, Michael Barnes, 7306 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Anna Maria Vacation, Shelina Martin, 765-795 N.Shore Drive, Anna - Maria, 3400 Sixth Ave., No. 5, Braden- ton Beach, and 1955 A&B Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Beach House Resort No. 4, Mike Sammer,1000 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Heron's Landing, Maureen Kesker, 114 Eighth St. S., Bradenton, Beach. INVESTORS: GREAT MONEY MAKER Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week "I W .a.._ bb PaF. Income will exceed your expectations. One year old 5BR/5BA. Enjoy the Si convenience of an indoor elevator and l S= ... outside spiral staircase. Beautifully -. AHL' furnished and tiled throughout. Four-car garage, lush heated pool overlooking the ISLAND DUPLEX: Steps to beach. Reduced to $699,000 bay, private dock and great fishing. before remodeling continues. Investors and builders bring your Reduced $2,190,000. Virtual tour: imagination. Gulf views possible. 2BR/1 BA on large corner.lot. www.flrealtour.com/mis031305/realtor. A nne H14,her, Realtor (941) 713-9835 SUTTroN GROUP REALTY .- -lan deriirii wwwlsianer.or Seldom offered 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished corner unit with direct Gulf views overlookingtropical landscaping, pool and the Gulf. You've found a piece of paradise in this lovely well maintained unit. Offered at $949,000. Contact Mel Neely for details 941-809-5565 ' 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 DUPLEX One block to beach. 1 BR/1 BA each side. Remodeled 2004. $649,000. Call Mike Carleton, 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 MEL NEELY, REALTOR 941-809-5565 l WWW.CELLWITHMEL.COM S MEL@CELLWITHMEL.COM CI^.LAMD "-7'_ 'P" 3001 GULF DRIVE*HOLIES BEACH, FL 34217 /^, a 'A N ,PHONE: 941.778.6849* TOLL FREE: 800.778.9599 VACA IC t FAX : 941.779.1750 PROPERTIE6. LLC Ucensed Real Estate Broker Ann Caron Boats: Cortez Welding Co. Inc., Marty Tupin and Judy Giovanelli, 7301 16th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Developers: Teitelbaum Developers Inc., David Teitelbaum, 115 Third St. S., Bradenton Beach. Fishing: Legend Charters, Capt. Sam Kimball and Capt. Mark Johnston, Sea- food Shack docks, Cortez. Wolfmouth Charters, Wayne Genthner, 629 Payne Parkway, Sara- sota. Financial Planning: Morgan Stanley, Jeff Cappello, 1401 Manatee Ave. No. 1110, Braden- ton. Parking lot maintenance Stripes, Kenny Hoffman, 2304 S. Radcliffe Place, Bradenton. Realty raves Wedebrock ReaJ Estate at 3224 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach has named Gail Tutweiler as its top listing agent for August, while Tina Rudek took. the honor at the company's Longboat Key office. Top selling agents for August were Wayne Harris in Holmes Beach, ,Tina Rudek on Longboat Key and Monica Hawkins at the Siesta Key office. Gulf-Bay Realty at 5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach has named Heather. and Jennifer Absten as the company'S topselling and listing agents for August 2005. I ITFFTT iFeatured sale: This condo at 2502 Gulf Drive ,n . _, .- N., Unit 106, Club Bamboo, Bradenton Beach, sold last month for $565,000 amounting to a $90,000 increase in the 10 months since it sold in |" November 2004 for $475,000. Using the most : recent sale, the price. -:.-. breaks down to $769 per =- ----v' square foot. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson Jessie's sale could be this week The sale of Jessie's Island Store at 5424 marina Drive to owners of the Time Saver Food Store on Gulf Drive is expected to close this week. No de- tails of the proposed sale have been an- nounced pending completion of the sales contract. Island real estate sales 891 N. Shore Drive. Anna Maria, a 1,997 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulffront home built in 1956 on a 50x 150 lot was sold 08/24/05, Schultz t Tennis Property Development LLC for $1,220,000. 309 S. Bay Blva., Arina Maria, a 2,100 sfla / 3,892 sfur, 3bed/2bFth home built in 1997 on a 65x101 lot was sold 08/24/05, Alexander to Byrne fori $1,195,000; list $1.195,000. 106 79th St., Holmes Beach. a~.8-896 Ssfla/2,152 slur 4bed/3bath/lcar duplex built in 1946 on a 64x80 lot was sold 08/22/05, -Landkammer to 106: 7th St. LLC for $975,000; list $999,000. 525 72nd St.,.Holmes Beach, a 1,429 sfla / 2,677 sfur,3bed/2bath/1car canalfront hnome built ini 1958- 6i a O'00xi 17 lot was sold 08/22/05. Fondoulis to Little Beach In- vestments LLC for $660,000. 2317 Gulf-Drive, Bradenton Beach, a 1,942 sfla / 3,054 sfur 5bed/3bath triplex built in 1948 on a 50x 100 lot was sold 08/26/ 05, Moses to Rodgers for $650,000, list $659,000. 5505 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,652 sfla / 2,484 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1966 on a 75x106 lot was sold 08/22/05, Merrill to Brownewell for $585,900; list $585,900. 2502 Gulf Drive N., Unit 106, Club Bam- boo, Bradenton Beach, a 735 stur lbed/ 1 bath Gulffront condo built in 1975 was sold 08/25/05, Pung to Pblivchak for $565,000. Jesse Brsson can be reached at Gulf- Bay Really at (94 1) 713-4755 or (941) 778- 7244. THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 25 IMS Ii SWING SET: you move, $50; wood headboard, full- size from Pottery Barn, $50; dog cage, $40; tanning bed, new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941) 798-3448. DRUM SET: PEVY, full-size with cymbals. Great condition, barely used. $250. (941) 232-4585. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Weight machine, elliptical trainer, pull-up/dip stand, bench press with free weights and dumbbells. Will separate. $800. (941) 232-4585. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. ANTIQUE WICKER DESK: Excellent condition, painted white. One center drawer, two side shelves. Raised wicker railing surrounds desktop. 37.5 wide by 23 inches deep. $375. (941) 778-1102. ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The Islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com. FULL-SIZE FUTON: Premium mattress, seldom used, $80. (941) 778-1102. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter, Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. FREE DELIVERY.to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. GA!RAGE AND BQK ,yard sale: 1-7pm Friday, Sept, 16; 8am-2pm Saturday, Sept. 17. Lots of tools, furniture, etc. 910 41st StfCt. W., Bradenton. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS ,are posted early online at www.islander.org. >eiu 'i .: ._. .. : -, .,I stern ov '********** *'*********************** .BAYYIEW DUPLEX! ' ha a& d,;l' This duplex comes S| .xlth lot across.street on Sara- :,ta.3 B5~' Enjoy these open ..ater ,.,;,.'.z rFr.om your 3BR/ * * .iBA duplex l< and rent out the * I BR.,' 1BA Super location on * S que .1trr'reet with boat-docks and * I :rr ,me upr ting. Can be single * 1. ~ I .... family hotrie 4BR/4BA or re- . -l-? ~ main duplex. 'Call for more * ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS * * Super opportunity to own Island business' * ; Offered ai: $199.500) & Inventory. ' Seborah Thrasher * W 4l^^ RE/ALX Excellence -* J".- lj (941)518-7738 + *Bfl- 1(9411 383-9700.* DebMThrash(L*aol.com * XXX-*************+**t***************** NIKI'S GIFTS & ANTIQUES. Weekly specials: Precious Moments collectibles, 50 percent off; two bags of shells, $1;. select collectible cups and saucers, 50 percent off; all sterling jewelry, 50 to 70 percent off; two Salvador Dali prints, 40 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0729. GARAGE SALE: 8am-2pm Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17. Furniture, bikes and stuff. 3819 117th St. W., Sunny Shores, Bradenton. MULTIPLE-FAMILY garage sale: 8am-noon Saturday, Sept. 17. Patio furniture, surf items, baby strollers, baby girls' clothes, boys' toys, clothes, furnishings, pictures and lots more! 2511 Avenue B, Holmes Beach. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am-2pm and Saturdays, 9am-noon. Summer clearance sale. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. 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/ person, BYOB and attitude. Departs Oct. 26. (941) 713-8000. www.annamariaislandsailing.com. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, : (:8-1:3) 890-1904. : - W" '. ...: Your Island Getaway,! S.. light, bright, wonderful 1S:. .. water views! S liai m ...-"-- Quiet park /j,*,, ISfi.; .'p setting, boat "access. Fish, sunbathe, dine or shop nearby. Paradise is yours now! Two-week minimum rentals. $425,000.. Call Laura McGeary S941-704-3708 E1 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc MLS BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personalized 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 The Islander 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. 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. RV: 2002 ROADTREK 190 Versatile. Fully loaded. 14,000 miles. Call (317) 873-3307 or see details at http://www.rvtrader.com/rvdetail110025.htm. MOPED 2002: RED, Lin Hai, 50cc with helmet cargo and hitch carrier. 900 miles. Excellent condition. $975. (941) 779-2521. 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; nciftS Newr m urv Ponplertif.- Pool fhrmes i tea Cnittage- S Prikes begin at 170t per week Call Toll Free 877-778-6066 or visit www.islandreal.com today! A k. S T'TE ST ^n %^ .bL; American Home Mortgage 'With more than 20 years of mortgage experience we continually strive for excellence and a superior client experience." W/ The lowest fees and competitive rates ,/ Streamlined application process you can expect from a national lender, saving you time, effort & money. S/ Tbhe service and relationship you expect from a local lender S Associates Office: 941-761-9035 Nationally Licensed Mortgage Banker , Nearly 2000 different mortgage programs to fit your individual needs. .a', j'.-~ i s. Old Bridge Village Bay Drive South on Sarasota Bay Two. spectacular 3 b/r, 3 bath furnished apartments on Sarasota Bay. Sweeping water views with private boat slips, lap pool, garden magic. Great rooms, soaring windows, high ceilings, open plan kitchens, granite tops. Top-of-the-line appliances, baths with double sinks, walk-in closets. One block from white sand Coquina beach and historic Bridge Street shops. .From $1,200,000 to $1,600,000 Tortuga Inn Beach Resort 1325 Gulf Drive North Six new condo/hotel furnished apartments for sale with construction pric- ing. 2 b/r, 2 bath furnished apartments with March 2006 Occupancy. Three resale Gulf View efficiency & 2 b/r, 2 bath'furnished units with cash flow. Beach-to-Bay with boat slips, pools, spas in lush tropical garden setting. Professionally managed by Resort Quest, with excellent rate. and occupancy 'From $475,000 to $1,600,000 Tradewirds-Resort 1603 Gulf Drive.North .Two extraordinary condo/hotel apartments for resale. Charming 1 b/r, 1 bath furnished apartments with'immediate occupancy. Beach-to-Bay.with Bay front pool and fishing pier. Professionally managed by Resort Quest, with excellent rates and occupancy From $375,000 ww~ldrdgvllgacm* w itruainco wwtrdwiis-eor~o - I PAGE 26 E SEPT. 14, 2005 U THE ISLANDER ~ I~ ,~ ~ 4 I - 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. HOTEL ON ANNA Maria Island seeks manager. Looking for a full-time, hands-on manager to facilitate 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 rickyrobertsl 2 @ hotmail.com. 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. Gulfstream Realty r I 401 Manatee Avenue* Holmes Beach YOU DESERVE PROFESSIONALISM AND EASE WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. Contact Annique Lesage-Potocki to find out how easy it can be. Call me at (941) 448-4939 CONCIERGE AS NEEDED: Part-time, including weekends, competitive pay. Longboat Key condo. No experience necessary, must be service oriented and outgoing. Background check. Call (941) 383-0492, or fax resume 383-9051. CHURCH OFFICE SECRETARY: Part-time, Monday-Friday. Ability to interact with people, communication, telephone, computer and editorial skills. Newsletters, bulletins, etc. Reply to PO Box 683, Anna Maria FL 34216. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Zachary, (941) 779-9783. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per .half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. Location, Location, Location Waterfront homes and condos trom the $500,000's. Properties in all areas - some with acreage. Call for details! Barbara Ragan 322-6203 or 545-6371 Property Management and Leasing . 'Almaiaic AILS a 0j9.'l/05 0 SFR. Conio, Do.i)upl Total Island Properties For Sale: 227 Median Price: $849,000 Total Pending: 88 Median Price: $699,450 " Total Sold Since 1/1/05:339 Median Price: $600,000 Gulfstream / ....Realty I 941-778-7777 "- 866-266-9911 Visit us at Judy Karkhoff i *Defaltor Wt'wi.island.'reiina.\,tgulfsieain.coi Realtor Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School, University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School SWhyay Island Taxes and' be tied up in all that equity? . : 3W T-- '- " -. . Sell your island home or simply refinance and buy this amazing Northwest Bradenton home today! Still only minutes to the beaches, for a fraction of the cost. Completely upgraded 3BR/2BA home on a large lot with a two-car garage. This home has been completely remodeled and features new carpet, new large kitchen with corian countertops and beau- tiful wood cabinets, new roof, crown molding, updated bathrooms, irrigation well and room for a pool. You simply won'tfind a better deal for only $324,900. Call Jay Tiravis 941.812.7277 R/ M K( Gulfstream Realty This elevated home features 3BR/ 3BA and is just steps to the beach on the north end of Anna Maria. Vaulted ceilings, tile floor and open floor plan. Glass doors to a large wooden deck. Turnkey furnished and rented for upcoming season. Just listed at $749,000. Sweeping Gulf views from this 3BR/2BA home with a brand new pool. Perfect family beach house on desirable north end. Just steps to the beach. Reduced to $1,195,000. Call Green Real Estate today! r ee n REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 KenJa 9906 Gulf Drive Kathy( Anna Maria Mauree www.greenreal.com Marilyn ckson, 778-6986 Geeraerts, 778-0072 in Dahms, 778-0542 Klemish, 778-7627 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 appointments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! I DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious, open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master suite on main floor. Tile floors, screened land and a large open deck great for tanning! Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Broker Realtor Trop 725-1074 4Lopertes ATTENTION INVESTORS I. w 0-1-17 E J 'l-A I 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. Mariap R SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 E PAGE 27 SLNDECLAU I FIED ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. 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. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE AND Aircraft Detailing: Come to you service or drop-off and pick-up service. Experienced, referenced, affordable, care- ful! Call anytime, (941) 773-9834. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. - -Mike Norman .. Realty, NC . 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Be,'.:h. FL 34217 . : 9411 l-7 4~-'I- ,. F. Kathy Caserta .R. :.?r- .l- T-11l-Fr.:. Realtor; GRI, CRS (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell IRENE & GARY'S cleaning services, home repairs and remodeling. Honest, dependable, reliable. For a free estimate, (941) 447-9130. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. HOUSE CLEANING: 10 years excellent references. Call (941) 761-7658 and ask for Sunshine. experience, 345-6768 or HOUSE AND OFFICE Cleaning: Pressure cleaning and window cleaning. Wife and husband with six years experience and' excellent references. Licensed and insured. For free estimate, call (941) 812-0499. CLEANING LADY: Weekly, monthly. Have experience and references. (941) 761-1569. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. Property Management, Sales, Vacation Rentals. office (941) 798-9191 toll free (888) 774-6880 www.surfside-realty.us II OVA S-RE-- & REALTOR. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE SHOPPE. Experie'eti Rtepration Resuits Martinique- Spedotaular Gulf beach viePs from fourth floor IBR,' IBA condo wilh terarmi Iloolr ond expanded living areo Turnkey furnished. S590 000 Mansion in the Sky- Bayfroni penthouse 5BR, 5BA S6.900 000 Key Royale Canalfront Lot- Eslduive. S795 000 Pinebrook- 2BR. 2BA. itlrnkey updoled S250.000 firm VACAIIONL SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 Palm- New L[aury Gulifronl Villas Perico Isles- 3BR.'2BA. community pool clubhouse exerase loom 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yreall7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. BEACH SERVICE air 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 appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured: (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA Swww.greenreal.com: . SAMY GORDAN REALTOR Dedicated:to service Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your "'il-. i1 REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 151GufDiveNrt IraetnIec -EA ESATEOPP RTU ITIS F R A NA ARI AN BEON SCORTEZ BEACH Welcome to a one-of- S. a-k.nd bay front paradise' Custom home located on the south end of Anna Maria " Island just one block from the GulP. This S stunning residence features creacve use of natural materials. light and color blend together to create an authentic work of art Highlights include a boat dock, courtyard with spectacular water wall and open pool. private and separate guest quarters. 360- degree water views from the office hide- away SAR#271645 Offered at $2,450,000 KEY ROYALE Million dollar bay panoramas can b ONLY ONE LEFT! yours! Take advantage of this incredible Anna Maria HOLMES BEACH Brand new Key West Island opportunity. Full bay view lot in very desirable island-style home with tropical pool. community. Fully landscaped and ready for. new open design, high end custom finishes. custom home. Boat dock allowed. MAR#510291 3 Br, 2 Ba. Completed in 3 months Incredible Value! $1,850,000 MAR#506840 Offered at $791,000 Virtual Tours & Photos www.skysarasota.com SKY I Sothel INTERNATIONAL Terry Hayes bys (94')302-3100 REALTY lenvllhav~S. PAGE 28 0 SEPT. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. andy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Sea ice Quality & Dependable Service. vCall us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows --. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault '' .- Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 "WAGNED REALTY 2L' 217 1 '... I1r DVE NO)TH I N'N A II. l'l, 4217 HAQOLD SMALL REALTORo Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com ISLAND LUMBER ANo HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes. Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY.8 to 12 portraits. architecture nature PCnorQUmlc Bertra m Images.- co 779-3937 We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoorair quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing Maintenance (941) 746-4191 OCEAN-AIRE -- CONDITIONING, INC. CAC1814449 - AN,) HA R (W ARE Anyor'. cain rai.ie Hle. 77 8.- a pictiri na tu A prot : ^ :l,,wl ' creates ii fr-,m ll lfr. ELKA SPHOTCOGFRAPHICS . www.jackelkL a.comI 0 'ATERIND RESTRICTIONS S Rules in effect for Manatee County: > Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days a week. > Addresses ending in even numbers (.or A M): Tuesday and Saturday. > Addresessending 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- Slowed for ten minutes daily. > Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- ted anyday. Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water V Management District (Swiftmud) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. * ****************************** I'S L A N.P R C. L A S S I F I EAD S LAW & ARan nui *I R7 onine JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. 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. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island. references. (941) 778-2993. License #GRC 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. CallNeil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. 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. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything - else in The Islander,; 778-7978. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. OVER THIRTY YEARS 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. ISLAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS and repairs: A wide variety of skills, no project too small. References, 20 years experience. (941) 538-3520 or 448-1956. 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 CONDOS: 3BR/2BA,' 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk.to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462 @ aol.com. 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. SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA.furnished condo. West Bradenton,.five minutes to beaches. $2,700/ month. (708) 532-2149. SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive:-55-plus community, fully'equipped 1 BR/1BA beachhouse with greatroom and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. Rent weekly to annually. No pets. E-mail Tennishofo@aol.com. (317) 873-3307. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classifieds at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! F bynaicatea ontent Available from Commercial News Providers" S ISLANDER; CUIA1SS FEDS. 17 7 S Continu e I, E'1*Jak4II1'U-1 WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. 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: 1 BR/1 BA upstairs apartment, quiet side-street location, $675/month, plus utilities. Charming upstairs efficiency, Gulffront, $775/ month, plus utilities. First, last, security required for both apartments. No pets. Anna Maria Realty Inc. (941) 778-2259. 1BR/1BA GROUND-FLOOR condo: Gulffront, 55-plus complex in Holmes Beach. Two pools. Now available through January. Two-month minimum. $1,800/month. (941) 747-8454. FREE MONTH with year's lease: apartments on Cortez's Palma Sola Bay, studio, $680/month, plus security; 1 BR/1BA, $740/month, plus security; 3BR/ 2BA, $1,050/month,.plus security. Utilities included. (941) 526-9091 or 448-8100, 8am-6pm. 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) 7,76-1789. KEY WEST Time share Oct. 1-8 available! 2BR/ 2BA condo overlooking Galleon Resort in downtown. Sleeps six. Regularly $2,460, now only $1,800. (941) 518-4431. 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.com. BRAND NEW HOME 2005-06 winter monthly rental: December, January and April still available. 3BR/2BA, 100 yards to the beach on Magnolia Avenue. Elevator, screened porch, very nice. (800) 828-8116, ext. 212, or e-mail dougrugglesl @mscoinc.com. -FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander,. 778-7978:. NEAR BRADENTON BEACH: 1BR/1BA furnished apartment. $750/month, includes utilities. Month to month lease. References. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. ANNUAL RENTAL: Bradenton Beach, 2BR/2BA, elevated, unfurnished, walk to beach. Bay and Gulf views. $1,100/month. (941) 778-3875. BEACH LIVING: Furnished 2BR/2BA. $1,800/ month, utilities included. (941) 505-1962. HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 2BR/2BA on canal. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. (941) 778-7039. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA half duplex, $1,250/month; 2BR/2BA home, $1,550/month; 2BR/2BA home on canal, $2,000/month; 3BR/ 2BA home on canal, $2,000/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A., (941) 778-2291, or e-mail: Jason @ betsyhills.com. -TEMPORARY: FURNISHED 2BR/1BA Island rental. One-four months or available weekly. Freshly remodeled. One block to beach or bay. $875/month. (941) 807-5449. EXCHANGE WORK FOR rent: Handy couple needed to fix. up 1BR cottage on bay. Will supply materials. Call for details, (612) 719-8830. BIMINI BAYFRONT HOME with beautiful views.! 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. $1,800/month. Call Gabe Buky, (941) 374-5772. 3BR/1.5BA ISLAND duplex: Lower unit, one block to beach, lanai, washer/dryer. No pets, nonsmoking, no trouble. Water, garbage and gas included. .$1,100rimonth and $550/security: (941) 798-9765, leave message. THE PALMS: 1BR/1BA ground-level condo..Will accept small pet. $925/month, first, last, deposit. Available now. 1813 51st St., A Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800. HOLMES BEACH: ANNUAL elevated 2BR/1.5BA. SAvailable Nov. 1. $950/month, plus utilities. (941) 730-2606. WATERFRONT: SAN REMO condo, 2BR/1BA, annual/seasonal. Furnished, on canal with dock, nonsmoking. Rates dependent on length of stay. (941) 794-8368. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA in Anna Maria. Two-car garage, fireplace. $1,400/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by Direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). 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Date Name shown on card: I Billing address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill SE-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] :The Islander .rT,1:,,,,, -U- 1 Fax: 941 778-9392 I5404 Marina Drive .H Isl n der Phone: 941778-7978 -LHolmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail classifieds@islander.orgj THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 14, 2005 U PAGE 29 --i James King iJ Painting & Renovation For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing 3 Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 JuiMor's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. - mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup. e. Call Junior, 807-1015 c Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? ors Call Michelle or Steve c today! 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Online edition: www.islander.org HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: Oct. 3 *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com PAGE 30 0 SEPT. 14. 2005 0 THE ISLANDER I -S L A M- D -ER -C ALSS-IFE DUPLEX, WEST SIDE: Pet friendly. $600/month, first, last, deposit. Available Oct. 1. 2902 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. A Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2.5BA recently remodeled, elevated duplex in Holmes Beach with vaulted ceilings. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. SEASONAL: HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/1BA ground- level duplex, completely furnished. One house from the Gulf. No pets, nonsmoking. (813) 689-0925, or e-mail HLMSBCHRNTL@AOL.COM. ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR/1BA in Anna Maria. Tile floors, pets OK. $800/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. SEASONAL RENTAL: NEWLY remodeled 1BR/ 1BA ,suite with full kitchen, fully furnished. Bradenton Beach, one block from Bridge Street, three minute walk to beach. Reservations accepted. $750/week, $2,500/month.. Call Shelly, (941) 776-3696. 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. LUXURIOUS VILLAS, enchanting gardens: seasonal or weekly rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/ 2BA, conveniently located. (941) 778-4636. www.islandgardenvillas.com. ANNUAL:-2BR/1 BA, two blocks to beach. New tile in large kitchen. No pets. $785/month, plus utilities. Call (941) 922-2473 or 928-3880. ANNA MARIA, GULF beach. Beautiful 1BR apart- ment open for season. Second floor, fully equipped, tile shower, queen-size.bed. (941) 778-3143. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. W (9)51 S(0 8 RESIENTIL RAL ETATEINC Want personalized service .nC~ ::* r r i p;"9 I & 'r while you property this Carol help buy or sell summer? Let make your dream come true. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com LARGE 2BR/2BA, plus den, unfurnished. Holmes Beach duplex. Unit available immediately. Lease three months or more. $900/month, first, security. (941) 778-7812. ANNUAL: TWO 1BR apartments, one furnished, one unfurnished. Steps to beach, shopping and restaurants. $725/month, first, last, security. (941) 778-4451. ANNUAL RENTAL: -2BR/2BA, ground-floor, poolside with bay view. Water and cable included. Old Florida Realty Co., (941) 778-3377. ANNUAL: NORTH-END Anna Maria efficiency on canal with large deck. $575/month, all inclusive. (941) 794-8877. 2BR/1.5BA, BEAUTIFUL DECK, many coconut palms, steps to the beach. $600/week, $1,850/month. (941) 448-0995. E-mail rainerscheer@yahoo.com to request photos. SEASONAL: 2BR/2BA, large bayfront condo with sweeping bay views, heated pool, boat dock and carport. Beautiful unit! Starting at $1,995/month. (941) 807-5449. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake con- dominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Start- ing at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. 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. 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. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. *100% purchase money mortgages. SResidential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those >^harrd-to-place loans. .i.F. f: (941)779-2113 502 72nd Street .P Holmes Beach WATERFRONT: COLONY Cove,.Ellenton. 2BR/ 2BA turnkey furnished. 55-plus, marina, pools, pets OK. $27,500. (941) 721-4890. NORTH BEACH. VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $525,000. Excalibur Realty Inc., (941) 792-5566. FOR SALE BY owner: Runaway Bay, 2BR/2BA second-floor condo. Great view of pond and fountain and close to beach. Newer air conditioning, water heater, stove and more. Great rental income, ready for you to furnish. Completely repainted August 2005. Asking $385,900. George, (312) 321-7501. FOR SALE BY owner: Runaway Bay, 2BR/2BA second-floor condo. Great view of pond and fountain and close to beach. Newer air conditioning, water heater, stove and more. Great rental income, ready for you to furnish. Completely repainted August 2005. Asking $385,900. George, (312) 321-7501. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $850,000. (941) 779-1512. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Duplex, 2BR/1BA and 1BR/ 1 BA with garage, one block to beach, large comer lot. For sale by owner. Great rental history. $720,000. Call (941) 685-7756 for appointment showing. CONDO FOR SALE by owner: 2BR/2BA. new appliances, newly decorated. Second-floor eleva- tor, tennis, pool, three miles to beach. $279 500. (941) 795-5072. : ; WATERFRONT: SPECTACULAR views from.living room, guest bedroom, office, deck. 2BR/2BA, partially-furnistied doublewide, 12-by-10 loot patio. 55-plus. Colony Cove, Ellenton. Pets allowed. $27,900. (941) 729-3660. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! -uIf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. .4 wide variety of vacation rentals from beachfront to bayfront and everything in between! Call nowjorfaUll peciaI :-.- ( .941) 7718-7244 Family owned and opered' Sr tidg^ui SEASIDE GARDENS VILLA SAILBOAT WATER BAY WATCH Direct bayfront unit with views to the Sarasota Skyline. Boat dock, pool and two under cbver parking spaces. Newly fur- nished! Very good rental property. $579,000. Call Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. 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. SHELL POINT- Lovely, well-maintained 3BR/ 3BA in private secluded area. Beautiful new kitchen and spacious bedrooms. Non-age re- stricted. Deeded. Carport. $409,000. Call Cindy at (941) 504-6176 or Dick Maher, 778-6791. 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. s -- -- BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX Fixer upper or build new. 2BR/1 BA each side, across street from Gulf., Zr.j R-3, lot size 55x100. $775,000. Call.Dave:VandeVrede at (941) 725- 4800. GULF WATCH 2BR/2BA with almost 1,300 sf of living space. Tile throughout. Nicely furnished and rental friendly too. Walk across the street to white sandy beach. Asking $459,000. Call Cindy, 504-6176. 2BR 2BA waterfront villa with private dock. Updated kitchen, baths, windows and more! Enjoy the fantastic bay views from the terrace. Reduced to $449,900. Call Maiil4 n Trtevet\thar, Realtoi" ',- (941) 778-6066 | Ho.ime 72-3477 , ,; 4 L. I SALES & VACATION RENTALS I Paradis Realty778-480 Welom t Prais HudrdsofPrpetie t Cooe ro THE ISLANDER S SEPT. 14,-2OXD11- PAGE 31 REAL__ ESTATE Continued O -T R L AO ST E S T RUSKIN: 55-PLUS PARK. Waterfront. Rent $230/ month. 2BR/2BA with carport, utility room. $10,000 or best offer. (813) 245-0563. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 17-18. Small beach house in dynamite location! 109 79th St., Holmes Beach. West of Gulf'Drive, fourth house from beach with private beach access. Also, by appointment. Marcus Prescott, Horizon Realty, (941) 321-5274. WANTED: CONDO or small home on Anna Maria. Private party looking to spend up to $450,000. No Realtor fees! Can close in 45 days. Call (702) 219-2055 or.205-8349. Ready to retire! 7801 SAN JUAN Ave., Palma Sola Park. 4BR/ 2.5BA pool home. $729,000. Rae Hayo, Boyd Realty, (941) 920-0364. CONDO: REDUCED to $175,000. 2BR/1BA totally remodeled, great white kitchen with Corian. West side location. Must sell! 2926 60th St. W., Bradenton. For appointment, call (941) 704-7013. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. SWhen's the last time you tasted coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? TI Ilslml(ler Island Shopping Cenler 5404 Marina Drive PHONE 941 778-7978 WATERFRONT HOME SITES from $99,900. Eastern North Carolina. Clear Water Marketing, (252) 633-2059, ext. .315. www.cwmktg.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 661-6509. 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. 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. 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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads ahd service advertising! GEORGIA TIMBERLANDS, farmland & recreational properties for sale. Call Peachstate, (866) 300-7653. Visit www.sellfarmland.com and www.farmandtimber.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. 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. 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. Pioneer, (800) 668-5422. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org, where you can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday. Maureen Cindy M. Jones Maen GRI, CRS, Dahms GRI, CRS, Sale Associate Realtor t r941 -778-0455 MiVAUNCAN e^"":- : Real Estate, Inc. - 779-0304 ree 773-9770 REAL ESTATE 310 Pine AVenue .Anna Maria OF ANNA MARIA S 310 Pine Avenue* Anna Maria ww.greenreal corn PAGE 32 0 SEPT. 14. 2005 M THE ISLANDER "Copyrighted I Syndicated C( Available from Commercial r --- I v later intent News F I F al providers " & m - C - -- . -N i a a 5- - .0. c hi * - S -- r~4w 0 -- * - - 0 * 0 ~. Want to keep in touch? Subscribeto the "best news!" Call 941778-7978and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. WAGNEF Brin UTiRV T 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 A ... A (800)_211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com Ir Sinc 94 .www.wagnerrealty.com JP|pte Homw SRowe 199 Feha tlut7 12i onueitj ?fdie lVeek PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Fabulous bayviews from this updated 3BR/3BA residence with open spacious q floor plan on large corner lot with 110 feet +- frontage on the bay. Lovely landscaping, dock with vertical lift and walking distance to the beach. Room for a pool. SDave Moynihan, 778-2246. #511366. $1,395,000. A RARE FIND! Anna Maria Gulttront loi. Becky Smith or Elfi Slarretl. 778-22-16. #i504998. $2,000,000 LIFE IS GOOD. When white sand beaches are only steps from your door and your home is a pristine 2BR/2BA condo in a beachfront complex' Karen Day. 778-2246. #512655. $750,000 PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Spectacular -4BR, 2 5BA baylroni residence with 120-feei on the bay and 80-teet ol canal rorntage. Dock. vertical lilt, solar heated pool Bay view. Close to beach. Dave Moynihan. 778-2246. #509147 $1,695,000. IELMLXA INY ruun Rnu I Un: rnjuy a piece. ui island paradise in your 2BR/2BA villa surrounded by tropical landscaping, winding paths and private setting in Seaside Gardens. Mary Kegley. 741-2500. #512552. $439,900 i ESSENCE OF TROPICAL BLISS Elegantly casual 3BRi2BA island home only a rev steps to the beach. French doors open onto a large secluded tropical yard. Berty Arnold, 761-3100 1#512612. $1,190.000. ISLAND HANDYMAN SPECIAL! Your chance to own a piece of tne Island.A touch of TLC will make tnis adorable beach cottage the perfect island getaway.A great value for the price! Gina & Peter Uliano/The Royal Team, 741-2500. #512880. $415,000 .. : ^ .. 7. i: :-'.- LONGBOAT KEY GULF FRONT Picture perfect direct Gulf-front views and laDulous sunsets Rarely available ground floor unit, two pools, tennis court Beverly Moore or Jo Warren, 778-2246 #512638. $865.000. .- .A. ISLANDS BEST VALUE Exceptional 2BR/1BA updated end unit condo with newer kitchen, appliances and furnishings. Shows great. Pool area, one block to beach. Weekly rentals permitted Dave Moynihan, 778-2246. #511572. $299,999. - -mI- 0 I .1 v ~~_Ic--------- ~b------ ~;.;-d~ ~r--~_---~ -- --""b--s~p~as^i~a~ia~irr - ------- --- --- RP o o o |