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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.


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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


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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 ...


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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


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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.


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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


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'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


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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.


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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-
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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.


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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.
Dye said. that, in his opinion, an E-1 zone would
be legal.
The commission will discuss the issue at its Oct.
13 workshop.


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Opinion


Sausage anyone?
... actually, there is very little in the way of excess
stuffed into any of the three Island cities budgets that
we can see. 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

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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.
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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
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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

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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."'


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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


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Scott Dell and
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Island Community
Center are joined by
Vil Vitas and Bill
Kimballfrom the
West Manatee Fire &
Rescue District in
loading a trailer with
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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-
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office, 5313 Gulf Drive; take part inlocal festivals; and
display works in local restaurants.
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town" area of the city.
Romine said the study confirms that there are some
problems along Marina Drive between Gulf Drive and
56th Street. A summary of the traffic related issues
include:
Northbound right-turn drop lane at 56th Street
creates driver confusion.;
Underutilized northbound right lane creates sight
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along the roadway. Field obser' actions showed errant
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on west side of roadway; resulting in vehicle conflicts
and creating safety hazard for pedestrians and bicycles.
Unsafe access at the commercial driveway leg of
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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.

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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
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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


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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-
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practice.
In 1944, the ship headed to the U.S. Naval Base at
.Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where it worked with U.S.
Marines on landing operations. 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."


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Fred and Lillian bought property in Holmes Beach
in the early 1970s and built a home on Key Royale.
They retired here in 1991. The couple have five chil-
dren, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
While Fred's naval career may not have been what
he wanted when he first joined up, he has no regrets
about doing his duty.
"It was the luck of the draw. I wanted to get in the
fight, and maybe I just got lucky. 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.

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Fred Meyer and his family have enjoyed the quiet
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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-
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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.
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Streetlife


Island police reports
Anna Maria City
Sept. 6, 101 S. Bay Blvd., Mama Lo's, theft. Ac-
cording to the report, thieves entered the ice cream
shop's office overnight and stole less than $300 in cash.

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.


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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-
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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.


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Obituaries


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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.


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Chamber golf tournament almost full


The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
still has a few open slots for golfers in its annual out-
ing, and some sponsorships still are not filled.
Peggy Horlander, who is chairing the event, said
the tournament has room for 100 players and nearly
that many had signed up by last weekend.
"So we can still handle a few more, but they should
hurry," she said. Signup is at the chamber's offices,
5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, or call 778-1541.
Sponsors likewise may call to reserve their places
in the lineup. BrightHouse Network has taken the only
top sponsorship, the platinum level for $1,500. Others
available yet include gold for $1,000, silver for $500,
tee for $100, and green for $50.


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Already in the sponsor lineup are such heavy hit-
ters as Verizon, Bank of America, LaPensee Plumbing,
Island Real Estate, Island Financial Mortgage, Publix,
Budweiser, Hooters, and Coca Cola, with others ex-
pected momentarily.
The sixth annual golf outing will start with regis-
tration at noon Friday, Sept. 23, at El Conquistador
Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Braden-
ton. 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-
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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.


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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- "
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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.



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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-
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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
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same source at the sarne time, and.people can look up
the information from anyplace they have access to a
computer.
No computer? Then visit the Island library and use
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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.


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Moscow State Circus to the Manatee Convention
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Save the Date:
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Manatee County Coastal Cleanup Oct. 1.
"Startoberfest" Sarasota Pops Orchestra featur-
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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.
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Tri-chamber business after hours event at the Van
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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.
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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
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Gulfstream Realty by one goal on Sept. 10. ReMax was
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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-
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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.
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and Saturday at the park behind the Anna Maria City
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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.
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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
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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.




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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.

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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


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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
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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


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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.


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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.






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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 .: ._.
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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;


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Call Toll Free 877-778-6066
or visit www.islandreal.com today!

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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


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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
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I 941-778-7777

"- 866-266-9911
Visit us at
Judy Karkhoff
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Realtor
Realtor attended Anna Maria Elementary School,
University of MN (BA) and UCLA Business School

SWhyay Island Taxes
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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!

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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
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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-
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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.

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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
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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.

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BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat,
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repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee
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honest and personalized service, call William Eller,
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ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional
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TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.


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commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-
scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured:
(941) 778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If
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car on the lawn to wash!)
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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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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


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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


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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.


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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.


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