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J Skimming the news ... Islandwide blood drive Friday ... see page 3. Anna Maria The Islander Helping victims, inside. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 13, No. 48 Oct. 5, 2005 FREE Hurricane Katrina for Anna Maria Island? A question of when, not if... By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter An island covered with 5 to 10 feet of mud and devoid of any signs of life. Majestic homes and historic buildings reduced to unrecognizable piles of rubbish. Roads and bridges smashed as easily as a Lego set. A 15-foot-high storm surge moving 10 miles inland to the interstate highway, or beyond, devastating everything in its wake. Winds of 150 miles per hour toppling light poles like matchsticks, tearing up railroad tracks, de- stroying bridges and flooding entire towns. Sounds like Hurricane Katrina that recently struck the Louisiana-Mississippi Gulf Coast, right? Actually, that's the description that experts with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration give for Anna Maria Island and Bradenton when a Category 4 hurricane such as Katrina makes landfall just north of the Island. And it's not a question of if, but when, said meteo- rologist Dan Noah of the NOAA's Ruskin office. "The storm surge would be 11 feet of water, plus 5 more feet from the wind," said Noah. If the storm hit at high tide, the surge would be even greater. In other words, expect at least a 16-foot storm surge to wash over the Island. "The surge would scour the Island clean," pre- dicted Noah. "Even a tall building would have its first floor knocked out." Single-story block and wood homes would simply be pulverized or washed off their foundations into the bays. People in the newer stilt houses might be lucky and have just their ground floor flooded and the structure might survive the storm, he said, emphasizing "might." The storm surge wouldn't stop at the Island. Katrina's surge pushed about 20 miles inland, and was still 16 feet when it was 13 miles from shore. When Katrina hits here, downtown Bradenton would be under about 11 feet of water, said Noah, and areas directly south of Bradenton near Sarasota would be covered with 14 feet of water. The surge would cover all land areas west of Interstate 75 and would push the Braden River back into low-lying areas. "All those areas would have to be evacuated," Noah said, and that's just because of the storm surge. The accompanying 131-155 mph winds would destroy nearly all the vegetation on Anna Maria Island and blow the roofs off of almost all structures. PLEASE SEE HURRICANE, NEXT PAGE Backed up Traffic along Second Avenue West in Holmes Beach near the 52nd Street intersection is backed up because of the detour on Gulf Drive due to a new sewer line installation on Peacock Lane. The delays are expected to continue. For more information, see inside. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Passage Key noting 100th birthday By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Passage Key, the constantly changing tiny island a mile north of Anna Maria Island, will be 100 years old as a National Wildlife Refuge Monday, and a Teddy Roosevelt descendant will help celebrate the birthday. Passage Key is the second such refuge established by President Theodore Roosevelt, who formally named it Oct. 10, 1905. It is part of what is now a 540-refuge system around the United States. The birthday party will be mostly confined to dig- nitaries and press, the little islet being off limits to ev- eryone the year around. The schedule calls for a boat trip around the island for dignitaries at 10 a.m., wind- ing up with- the official ceremony around noon on nearby Egmont Key, likewise mostly off limits. Participating will be Mark Ames, great-grandson of President Roosevelt; U.S. Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young; ex-Rep. Sam Gibbons; and various U.S. Fish and Wild- life Service representatives as well as those from orga- nizations that have had a hand in Passage Key's suc- cess. When Roosevelt established the key as a national wildlife refuge it was a 60-acre mangrove island host- ing 102 species of birds. Much of it was destroyed by the infamous hurricane of 1921, and today is a me wandering island of about five acres. Neighboring Egmont Key.was designated a wildlife refuge in 1974 Cortez commercial fishermen recall when Passage Key was much more prosperous, as such islands go. "It used to have a big farm on it," said lifelong Cortez fisherman Thomas "Blue" Fulford. "I don't know wha they could have raised. Asa Pillsbury worked there he lived in a shack over the water on the Manatee River neai Boca del Rio and went to work by boat. "Passage Key was a gunnery range during Work War II and we stayed away then. It was a good island to fish, you could run 1,000 yards of net along it. Af- ter the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was built in 1950-51 the tidal flow changed and cut half of it off." The hurricane destroyed what was then a mangrove island with its,own lake, incidentally destroying much of Cortez at the same time. The sea gradually rebuilt it ravaged it again, rebuilt it yet again. Until recently it was host to the largest royal tern and sandwich tern nesting colonies in Florida, as well as habitat for wa- ter birds, including laughing gulls, brown pelicans black skimmers and oyster catchers. Mystery FEMA man identified SBy Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Dan McDonald is not Dan McDonald. Well, Dan McDonald is Dan McDonald, but the man who came to Anna Maria Sept. 8,2004, reportedly claiming he was Dan McDonald from the Federal Emergency Management Agency was not the Dan McDonald who works for FEMA. This guy's name is Don Morris of Nashville, Tenn., and he might want to auditionfor the remake of "The Great Impostor." Don Morris is a senior econo- mist for PMCL@CDM, a planning and management consulting company that does subcontracting work for FEMA. According to Mayor SueLynn and Dave Smith of Waste Management Inc., Don Morris identified him- self as Dan McDonald of FEMA when he met with them to review the contract for emergency waste haul- Sing after Hurricane Charley had passed near the Island. Morris/McDonald gave the "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" to the contract, indicating that FEMA would reimburse the city $53,000 for the emergency hauling (The Islander, July 27). Imagine the mayor's surprise when FEMA not only refused to reimburse the city for the vast major- g ity of the money, it claimed Dan McDonald had never visited Anna Maria. FEMA claimed the contract did not meet its specifications. Foul, cried SueLynn and Smith. t PLEASE SEE MYSTERY, NEXT PAGE Passage Key in its "larger" days. Islander Photo. Jack Elka -a I"r ~L-cl~l~a -i~l~ L -c; --lr--- I-- I ill I r 1 I PAGE 2 0 OCT. 5, 2005 S THE ISLANDER Hurricane horrendous for Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Together, the storm surge and wind would cut the Island in half. The mud left by the surge would render the Island uninhabitable for quite some time. Damages would be in the billions of dollars and life would never be the same after the storm hits if people could even return to the Island. People who stayed on the Island in the inane belief they could ride out a Category 4 hurricane would be in serious jeopardy. "You would be playing Russian rou- lette and likely would no longer be with us" after the storm passed, Noah said. When Hurricane Charley in 2004 was forecast to make landfall at the mouth of Tampa Bay directly north of Anna Maria Island, some Islanders decided to ride out the storm. Noah said those people took their lives into their own hands and it was only because Charley took a slight turn to the east as it approached Port Charlotte that Anna Maria Island was spared. In addition to making that right turn, Charley's eyewall was only 10 miles wide. Katrina's was 60 miles wide, causing total destruction along 25 miles of Mississippi's Gulf Coast. If you want to picture what the Island'will look like after a Category 4 hurricane, just look at the pictures of that area of Mississippi, he said. "That's a pretty good comparison." And don't.think it's never going to happen here or that NOAA is just guessing. The agency has computer models of the tracks of all the hurricanes that have struck Tampa Bay and Florida since 1850. In the past 155 years, 19 Category 3 or higher hurricanes have passed within 60 miles of Anna Maria Island, including the unnamed Category 3 hurricane of 1921. In 1950, Hurricane Easy came close to making a direct hit on the Island, but fortunately stayed out in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes come in cycles. While NOAA does not subscribe to the popular media theory that more cata- strophic hurricanes are occurring because of global warm- ing, they do say the Atlantic basin is in a "peak" cycle of hurricane activity. Historically, these cycles seem to oc- cur every 20 to 25 years. And Category 4 and Category 5 Trash hauling rates up for Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Waste Management Inc., the contracted debris At the same time, commercial rates will also and trash-hauling service for both Holmes Beach increase accordingly. and Anna Maria, has announced a base rate increase Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don effective Oct. 1,2005. Maloney said the new rates are due to increased The new base residential rate in Holmes Beach is charges for dumping at the Manatee County Land- $14.63 per month, up from $14.27. Anna Maria cus- fill, which recently raised its rate from $25 per ton tomers will also see a base increase, officials said. to $28 per ton. 1 , (ceter squre oap) i te past 15 years. And don't complain too much about the lack of '- f rain in the area durin -- Z I. good chance of being hit. History not on Island's side NOAA has tracked 19 Category 3 or higher hurricanes that have passed within 60 miles of Anna Maria Island (center square of map) in the past 155 years. hurricanes striking Florida are also an historical fact. And don't complain too much about the lack of rain in the area during September. That high pressure that sat over Florida during the month that kept the tra- ditional rains away also held the tracks of Katrina and Rita south of Florida and pushed them to the west be- fore they turned north. Without that high pressure system, Florida stood a good chance of being hit. So, it might be this hurricane season, it might be next year, or it might not happen for 100 years, said Noah. But sooner or later, a Katrina-like hurricane is going to come up the mouth of Tampa Bay with Anna Maria Island on its east most powerful side. Noah's advice when it happens: "Evacuate," and do it quickly. Mystery semi-solved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "Regardless of who he was, he was representing FEMA, and as such, FEMA should pay the money," the mayor said. "We signed the contract on his advice." Too bad, replied FEMA. The agency did say Anna Maria was eligible for reimbursement of $19,000, and that amount has been paid. According to the mayor, FEMA is conducting an internal investigation into the 2004 meeting and trying to determine exactly who met with SueLynn and WMI. At least that's what FEMA has been saying to. SueLynn for the past six weeks. "I'm frustrated," she said. "It feels like we are be- ing stonewalled by FEMA every time we call for an update." In other words, FEMA will only say the inves- tigation is continuing. Any investigation by FEMA may not be the end of the issue. "We are looking at our legal options," pending a final determination from the agency, the mayor added. But Don Morris and Dan McDonald are real people and do exist. In fact, they may both have the same acting coach. Reached at his Nashville office, Don Morris said that all questions about his work for FEMA should be directed to the FEMA regional office in Orlando. When Dan McDonald was asked about his role in the Sept. 8, 2004, mystery in Anna Maria, he also said all inquir- ies should go through the FEMA regional office. Morris did admit that he does subcontracting work for FEMA, but did not comment on whether or not he had ever been to Anna Maria. Efforts to reach FEMA for comment on the McDonald/Morris affair were unsuccessful. A'4 L O' 4 Pcezce. T fHE WAT-}1 FF0 N(I S 0 PE PIET EVEl r YA[ F P ER FRI Ii E 4- ,~ r= '3 A-'~;p~ -1. L Un i - . 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Goodloe Marine has claimed the approximately 200-yard-long stretch of pipes in front of Coconuts Beach Resort on 73rd Street in Holmes Beach aren't being stored by them and the company has refused to remove the pipes, despite numerous requests from Coconuts management. In the background offshore is Goodloe's dredge, the Millennium. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Delayed beach renourishment project returns to action By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter After nearly four weeks of waiting for weather in the Gulf of Mexico to bring calm seas back to Anna Maria Island, Goodloe Marine has resumed its renourishment operations. The dredge Millennium returned to its position off the northwest coast of the Island last Friday, said a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Renourishment sand should begin flowing through the pipes to an area around 36th Street in Holmes Beach this week. The renourishment project will be nmoviig south through Bradenton Beach to Coquina Beach before: Goodloe turns its: attention to the .6 mile. portion of Anna Maria beach slated for renourishment. But hurricanes haven't been the only problem Goodloe Marine has encountered the past month. Take my pipes, please Coconuts Beach Resort manager Joyce Ware would like to have the pipes on the beach in front of the 73rd Street resort removed. They're an inconvenience to her guests, particularly,the elderly, and they've been sitting in front of her resort since July, when the beach renourishment project moved through the area. Trouble is, Goodloe Marine claimed two weeks ago that they didn't have any pipes stored in front of Coconuts. If that's the case, said Ware, then who owns them? S"I'm frustrated. I can't get anybody to claim re- sponsibility and move the pipes. They (Goodloe) have -been gone from our area since July. We are losing busi- nessbecause people can't get a Gulf view room or have an easy walk to the beach." - Ware said she's been trying to have Goodloe or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers get the pipes moved the past two months. She believes Goodloe is keeping the pipes in front of Coconuts because she dared to speak out and complain about their continued presence. But Ware got some hope from the Corps late last week. She said Goodloe Marine has apparently recon- sidered its position and indicated they would remove the pipes on Monday. Unfortunately, only one piece of pipe was taken away that day and the remaining sections were still in place on Tuesday. Efforts to reach Bettie Goodloe of Goodloe Marine for comment were unsuccessful. SThe Corps said the company is using 24-inch pipe to pump the sand through to the beach from the borrow pit. Every time the company tried to re-connect the pipes to resume dredging operations in September, swells from either Hurricane Katrina or Rita would cause a break. "A 24-inch pipe is a fragile pipe. It never would have been a problem without the storms," said the Corps spokesperson. A 30-inch pipe would have been a stronger pipe, but the Corps contract with Goodloe only calls for a 24-inch pipe. The spokesperson said because of the weather de- lays the past six weeks, the Corps is considering an ex- tension of the renourishment contract. At the same time, Bettie Goodloe of Goodloe Ma- rine said in an e-mail to the Corps that her company is "doing our best to get this job completed in a safe, ef- ficient manner. I ask that everyone remain steady and hopefully the storms are over and we can get this job completed." She also noted her company has lost $240,000 due to the delays caused by the inclement weather. Goodloe's contract with the Corps is for approxi- mately $5.9 million. Shoreline trashed An "alert reader" says garbage has littered the shoreline ofBayfront Park recently, as evidenced in this photo. The Anna Maria resident says she walks the bayfront daily and clears Coke cans and other debris, but large boulders of "foam" and long lengths of yellow and black rope remain. She sus- pects some of the debris is being discarded by workers of the dredge project, which has equipment stored offshore of the park. lander, 5404 Marina Driver, Holmes Beach. An anonymous benefactor will give $100 to the Salvation Army for each unit of blood donated. Tick- ets to the Orlando Magic game against the New Or- leans Hornets Oct. 15 will be awarded, and the first 150 donors will get free T-shirts. A donor must be 17 or older, in good health and have a photo ID. The blood will go to the Manatee County Blod Center, which is providing the bloodmo- biles. Details are available at 746-7195. Mar Vista wall comes down The cash walls at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub on north Longboat Key came tumbling down in a $2,931 rain of cash when staff went to work for hur- ricane victims. That was the yield when the dollar bills attached to the walls by patrons over the years were removed by manager Anthony Cucci and his staff. The money was bagged and sent to the bank after a telephoned warning that it was dusty and dirty, said Cucci. It will join other donations by staff and diners and matched up to $20,000 by restaurateur Ed Chiles. All of it will be donated to the Red Cross, earmarked for Katrina victims. Wait staff, kitchen denizens and others at Chiles' restaurants have been giving generously ever since Katrina devastated the north Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans, said Cucci. The other Chiles restaurants are the BeachHouse and Sandbar on Anna Maria Is- land. With the vacant wall challenging them, patrons are expected to start filling it up again with currency. Sunrise boat dock cost' The story in the Sept. 28 issue of The Islander on the cost of constructing new boat docks should have noted that the $29,000 estimate is only for rebuild- ing the eight boat docks currently in the Sunrise boat basin. Meetings Anna Maria City Oct. 10,;7 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Oct. 12, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Education and En- hancement Committee meeting. Oct. 13,7 p.m., city commission work session. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Oct. 6, 1 p.m. city commission workshop on mooring field. Oct. 7,7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Pub- lic hearings on land development code revision, signs, flood protection, supplemental code enforcement and adult entertainment; pier discussion; board appoint- ments; invoice approvals; planning and building con- struction fee revisions; and consent agenda. Oct. 11,6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Oct. 5, 5 p.m., parks and beautification commission meeting. Oct. 11,,7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. Oct. 12, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., long-range transportation plan workshop sponsored by Sarasota-Manatee Metro- politan Planning Organization, Sudakoff Hall, USF- New College campus, Sarasota. Oct. 12, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Center meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. PAGE 4 0 OCT. 5, 2005 ITHE ISLANDER Newsrack ordinance again proffered in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat Regulation of newspaper boxes is again under de- bate in Bradenton Beach. The city's planning and zoning board was sched- .uled to discuss the matter at presstime Tuesday, Oct. 4. The city commission has the item on its agenda for Thursday. Both agenda items are for discussion only - public hearings must be scheduled and public input taken before any final action is reached. City commissioners began discussing the idea of newsrack proliferation in 2001. After heated exchanges between media outlets and commissioners, it was de- termined that the news organizations would attempt to regulate themselves as a means to cut down on the free- standing newspaper boxes in the city. Modular newspaper racks call them newspaper condos were installed in several key locations in Bradenton Beach and elsewhere on the Island. How- ever, earlier this year the city's scenic highway com- mittee noted that free-standing newspaper boxes were again sprouting up and suggested the new law. The ordinance, modeled after a similar law in the city of Sarasota, prohibits free-standing newspaper boxes on public property within 250 feet of a modular rack, among other elements. Ordinances elsewhere in the state often generate a firestorm of controversy, as newspaper publishers ar- gue First Amendment rights with officials. In the city of Sarasota, for example, the eventual ordinance regu- lating newspaper boxes took three years to write and ..- Problem? .' a .. Freestanding newspaper boxes placed next to existing modular newsracks have been Sr -. described as a problem in S. Bradenton Beach. Offi- ........... cials are 4 ... Suggesting anr ordinance to regulate the racks be S. ., .- approved. Islander Photo: Paul Roat generated a number of lawsuits. "The whole idea is to eliminate the huge number of single boxes and all the bunches of boxes in the city," Mayor John Chappie has said. Anna Maria City fence remains in code board limbo By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria resident.Mark English of 776 N. Shore Drive doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. The city's code enforcement board deadlocked 2- 2 last July on whether or not he had committed a code violation because his fence may or may not have ex- ceeded the height restriction. At that time,-Code Enforcement Officer Gerry Rathvon said a tie vote allowed the property to continue as it is without any correction. The board decided to re- vote on the case at its upcoming Oct. 10 meeting, but agreed that the absent board member should not be involved in the proceedings. Another tie vote would have resulted in no action against English. Now, however, City Attorney Jim Dye is recom- mending the entire board rehear the case. English wants to laugh because the city doesn't seem to know what it wants to do. He wants to cry because he's already spent $8,000 in legal fees in the process and now may have to go through the entire hearing process again at further expense. "I'm opposed to rehashing this case," said English. "If the city does not want to accept the decision of a four-member board, then the city should not have set the meeting in July knowing only four members would be present," he argued. Further, said English, "I should not bear any more fi- nancial burden because the city wants to avoid another possible split vote. There are provisions for split decisions and that is to default in favor of the property owner." Rathvon said yesterday she did not yet know if the case would be reheard on Oct. 10. She had just returned from vacation and had not yet had time to confer with Dye on the issue. She also said she did not yet know if a code viola- tion complaint for a fence height violation at 801 N. Shore Drive had been filed. A complaint letter about the property was given to city hall last week, but Rathvon was still sifting through documents and issues needing her attention Tuesday and had not yet found the complaint. IRLA I ITY DPEDAILIT. 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By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Islanders using Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach bet- ter get used to traffic delays and detours around 51st Street during the weekday for the next few days, per- haps even longer. SThe Manatee County Utilities Operations Depart- ment is installing sewer pipes on Peacock Lane near 51st Street to link up with the county-owned system on Anna Maria Island. As a result, daytime traffic during the week has been detoured around Gulf Drive between 50th Street and 51st Street, creating some delays and backups for motorists, particularly when the school day ends at Anna Maria Elementary School. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore said last week she was told by county officials that the detour was only until Thursday, but the county later informed her it would be finished by Friday. But the detour signs were still up yesterday (Oct. 4), despite assurances from the county the work would be completed last week. Whitmore added that after the Gulf Drive detour is taken down, the county will still need to detour traffic on 51st Street from Gulf Drive to Second Avenue "on and off' until the project is completed in late December. Efforts to reach a spokesperson for the project management office of the MCUOD to determine ex- actly when the Gulf Drive detour will end were unsuc- Cortez Road road project starts in earnest By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter With the preliminary chores pretty well completed, construction crews this week begin tearing up Cortez Road to add a center turn lane. APAC Southeast, which has the $2.5 million con- tract for the project, has been preparing for the heavy construction work since mid-August. Last week it fin- ished removing rocks from the roadside ditches so the roadway can be contoured. ~ ~ -9 '5 e- nrn ~ I r ii, s 1. ~i~l~t~ ~, ~6~ 1W~ ti x 'T7' Biker cited for claiming roadway A Saturday afternoon altercation between a bicyclist and a car driver in Holmes Beach wound up with a large audience and the biker cited by Holmes Beach Police Officer Robert Velardifor failing to drive to the right and obstructing traffic. The biker, Michael Campbell of Wallingford, Pa., apparently was disturbed when the driver of the car, Joey Mattay, attempted to pass him while he reportedly rode below normal traffic speed in the middle of the roadway and Campbell slapped the car. Fortunately for both parties, a Bradenton-police officer was following both of them and he prevented the disagreement from escalating and acted as a witness. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy It's a Party Every Day at Rotten Ralphs! Drink Specials! 2 for $6 Mimosa Bloody Mary Tequila Sunrise Screwdriver Pitchers of Bud & Miller Lite Only $7 ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria SLocated at Galati Marina 778-3953 quRALP-H e-.,o "ONToWS S- Gulf of Mce.,'o AL* O-A-A FIH CIP LLDA -EVR DY!$89 This week APAC began widening the road on its north side. That will mean one-laning traffic inter- mittently, said Cindy Clement-Adante of the Florida Department of Transportation district office in Bartow. "It won't be so bad," she said, "no worse than it absolutely has to be. A lane won't be closed all the time, and some of it will be at night." Workers also are continuing to work on the storm drains on the north side of the road. This phase is expected to be finished in about three weeks. Then will come a major job and major interrup-. tions in traffic, only for a brief time, while APAC lays the storm drain across the road near the Cortez Cafe. The project runs from 119th Street to the Cortez Bridge. It vill add a left-turn lane in the middle of the widened Cortez road, along with traffic-calming de- vices, bike paths and .sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, a pedestrian oasis in the center, and enhance- ment of the signal system. Completion is expected next spring. Just up the road, meanwhile, APAC on another contract has completed the resurfacing, traffic, signal and lighting improvements of Cortez Road from 75th Street to 26th Street West. And a bit farther yet, at the Cortez Road intersec- tion with U.S. 41, APAC is relocating the storm drain, a job it-is doing at night and expects to complete by Oct. 20. It is part of a $5.1 million contract. We'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- Sfect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the dust Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust Folks are doing the "condo mambo" Islandwide as more and more motel and other multi-family designated properties convert from single owners to multiple own- ers by way of "condoization." No one is more chagrined, however, than Anna Maria voters, who in the 1970s thought they had eliminated fu- ture multi-family dwellings and condos. Now they can join the conga line. Praise the Lord Our Island elected officials often come under fierce criticism from the public for decisions.taken or not taken. That's how a democracy works. It's now time to heap praise where praise is due - albeit a few years late on the Anna Maria City Com- mission for finally taking a stand on the parking problem. Shedding the mantle given it by the mainland media of a city that doesn't care about the public outside the city, the commission approved a parking plan that establishes desig- nated public parking locations on specific streets and switches those locations to the opposite side of the street every year. And it only took them 85 years to come up with a plan! Well, better late than never. The plan, obviously, does not please everyone. Some residents still opt for permit parking while others cling to the belief that there is no parking problem in the city. Still others want open parking everywhere. As Ben Franklin-said after he signed the U.S. Con- stitution, "I agreed to the constitution not because it's the best constitution or because I even like it, but because it's the best we can get by compromising." Hats off to the commissioners who agreed to compro- mise. A.compromise was the only way any resolution of the parking issue would ever be established in this city that thrives on being "unique" and "contrary," and four of the five commissioners agreed. Compromise. It's not often any legislative body gets'any praise, and certainly not in Anna Maria, where many commission meetings are taken up with a litany of complaints from a complaining public. Not.this time. Congratulations. The slander OCT. 5, 2005 Vol. 13, No. 47 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org SDiana Bogan, diana@islander.org Ri aiiri, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch. Robert Noble Carrie Price < V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org Rebecca Barnett, rebecca@islander.org S Office Manager Connie Brannon, connie@islander.brg .. F. . F f,, :,,, :,r, .. ,: ,;. . .. ,( -11. .l-_.:': .:. ,ni, l- :a.:Ji l l r,,i r ,:,o rg : :' ^ K K .-II,_ I urTell, I. 11,- ,r I m.i, ,j. i org V Distribution "ijiL.- -; r.e B.-: t, Lisa Williams (All .-.*,, ,-i news@islander.org) :" 1993-04 - S W AvudWrining ~ Nevspper' r Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. -1-992-2005 *- Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes-Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org -FAX 941 778-9392 -PHONE. 941 778-7978 - YOO -A4ZA Pr MJOTe Vt vi- I SLICK CO -- . SLICK 'jou nTAV jI NOr~LAT,; ztA boQ THEMM3 CoN'c2~*. o'-E4' By Egan 1ni1on Our community A few daysago I sat in on a meeting at Anna Maria City Hall called by the city commissioners to get a line on what Anna Marians thought about "Consolidation." What followed was the airing of strident demands that there be no change in-how their territory should be governed from three or four residents. The outcome was that the Anna Maria commissioners turned down even the consiiideration of allowing all those who live in Anna Maria to vote on the proposal. It may bedtime for all of us who live on this beau- tiful Island to appreciate that we can preserve our com- munity and the sense of well being we share in being here. We do this in our churches, Rotary, KiWanis, the community center, the chamber of commerce and in many activities. However, we may be stuck in a time warp about our three "cities." Years ago, we could afford only the generosity of non-professional volunteers to run nitty- gritty municipal problems. Fortunately, we can now afford professional management answerable to elected commissioners and deserve to enjoy where we live without arbitrary lines of limitation and separation. Don Knode, Holmes Beach Wake up, Anna Maria owners The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board is, currentlyy reyising the city's comprehensive plan and. Sfuture iln'd ute regulations. Their recommendations, if adopted by the city commission, would forever change the face of this Island and could have a tremendous fi- nancial impact on every property owner. At the Oct. 3 meeting, it was the consensus of the board that all owners of 5,000 square-foot lots throughout the entire city should only be permitted to build a 27-foot-tall building. -In other words, if you currently own a 5,000 square-foot lot and want to build a new house, or there is an existing ground- level house which is voluntarily torn down or de- Sstroyed due to a hurricane or fire, you would be lim- ited to 27 feet in-height. They would, however "grandfather" all existing 37-foot-tall structures built on.5,000 square-foot lots. I believe this would wreak financial havoc on the city as it would artificially inflate the value of already ex- isting three-story houses, whilee deflating the value of the ground-level single-story residence. They have used the rationale that a house built on a 5,000 square- foot lot has a greater impact on-their neighbor than one built on a 7,500 square-foot lot. This is faulty lIolc as there is a maximum cover-/ ag6 permitted of 35 percent regardless of lot size and all of the setbacks are the same, This once again dem- onstrates the flawed approach to decision making in this city. O'er the past year, some members of the P&Z board and the city commission have been attempting to limit the property rights of owners in the ROR district. Now it would appear that the goal of the P&Z board is to do the same thing citywide. Maybe this latest pro- posal will be enough to mobilize every property owner to stand up for their property rights, as well as those of their neighbor, and say enough is enough. We are all in this together and, as a community, we should speak up and seek justice for all not just our own self in- terest. Jo Ann Mattick, Anna Maria Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. The Islander accepts original letters of up to 250 words and reserves the right to edit for length and grammar. Letters must include the city you reside in for publication and a phone number (for verification otly). Anonymous letters will not be printed. All letters to the editor remain on file at The Islander and available to the public. Address letters to Editor, The Islander- 5404 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to 941-778- 7978, or e-mail to news@islander.org. THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5. 2005 U PAGE 7 'Sallie Adams' lau By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent No sooner was she built, named and launched than Sallie Adams was put to challenges first in a kind of beauty contest and second in a knock-down, drag- out race. Named for the first bride in Cortez, she was built in the historic fishing village by devoted volunteers and launched with the tide last Wednesday on the Cortez waterfront near where she was built. Early the next morning she was trailered to Chesa- peake Bay along with six other hand-built Cortez boats to St. Michaels, Md., to vie for appreciation with other boats in the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival over the weekend. Judging was on traditional hand-tool meth- ods used and their results. On the way home the boats paused-at Beaufort, N.C., for the first annual United International Sprits'l skiff regatta and races sponsored by the maritime mu- seum there. The pioneer Gulf settlers and Cortez founders came from Carteret County, Beaufort's terri- tory, and brought the first sprits'1 skiffs and other boat designs with them. Sallie Adams was the fabled "Mama" to nine chil- dren and "Grandma" to 41, said Cortez historian Dr. Mary Fulford Green, one of the nine children born to Sallie Adams and her husband, "Cap'n Billy" Fulford. "How did she meet the love of her life?" Green wrote this week. "It is most probable that she met her future husband, William Thomas Fulford, at the Fogartyville stdre" where the orphaned Sallie was help- ing her stepfather. "I am sure he was impressed by this quiet lovely woman with her beautiful red hair. They were a perfect match as he was a kind, generous and caring young man with the deepest blue eyes ... Will, as she always called him, was 21 when they married in July 1888. Sallie was almost an old maid at age 18. "I believe that Grandpa asked Sallie to choose the site of her first home. She chose the lot (on property he had bought) far from the water, as she had endured the storms along that Carolina Coast. That first house, built in 1889, is today one of the most treasured in Cortez. nched, put to work THEBE S Brand new sprit-rigged Cortez skipjack Sallie Adams launched after christening with a traditional libation of rum poured on the stem head to enlist protection of the immortals. That foliage atop her mast is another tradition: A gumbo limbo branch to distract and deflect malevolent gods. This was the home of the first family in the village. All nine of the children were born in that house ... The second house, built in 1905, was close enough for Will (Captain Billy to all others) to keep an eye on his boats and the net camps along the shore. "Grandma Sallie was known as a meticulous housekeeper and a warm welcoming hostess ... Cap- tain Billy was recognized as one of the most success- ful fishermen and his bride was a good woman along the side of this good man. They leave a rich heritage of respect for God, care of family and love of work." ider '13 YEARS Ten years ago in th'e Oct. 5, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Anna Maria City Commission decided to name an interim commissioner to replace ex-Commis- sioner Mark Ratliff by drawing a name out of a hat. All persons interested in being a commissioner were in- vited to a meeting to submit their names for the draw- ing. The lucky commissioner will serve until the Feb- ruary 1996 elections, the commission indicated. Manatee County gave the Anna Maria City Com- mission an ultimatum to make a decision now on whether or not the city wants to be included in the beach renourishment project planned for 2001. The county has until Nov. 9, 1995, to ask the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers to renourish the Island's eroded beach areas. Manatee County commissioners were expected to discuss allowing beer and wine to be served at the Mana- tee Public Beach restaurant, but restaurant operator Gene Schaefer said the Holmes Beach City Commission needs to first make a decision before any county action. Temps V". - & Drops on A.M.I. 1 Date Low High Rainfall Sept. 25 78 90 0 Sept. 26 76 90 0 Sept. 27 76 90 0 Sept. 28 70 91 0 Sept. 29 76 90 0 Sept. 30 76 91 0 Oct. 1 76 90 Trace Average Gulf water temperature 840 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. OWo weekends, iFridaV'. Safurda & SundaVr -T1 I-;San2 ~A* Oct 7-9 Oct 14-16 (Fri 3-11) (Sat 11-11) (Sun 11-7) Rain or Shine ALL ISLAND DENOMINATIONS PRESENTS Under the Harvest Moon -... 1 EI, I 11. 11 111h Entertainment Food Prizes Kid's Hctivities Biergarten Continuous [ive German music miss Oktoberiest Suncoast/USH Pageant Suncoast mummers String Band Admission $7-Children.12 & under FREE with an adult FREE admission anytime you wear your dirndl or lederhosen! No pets, coolers, food or drink may be brought in! Visit Oktoberfest Suncoast both weekends Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Fruitville Rd., (941) 708-3456 E-mail info@OktoberfestSuncoast.com www.oktoberfestsuncoast.com This advertisement is a community service of The Islander newspaper Dance the night away at St. Bernard Church and enjoy a fabulous dinner, prepared by AID church members and served by Island church pastors. 6 p.. Thursday* Oc6 Join the fun for $25/perswo (BYOB) Tickets available at Island churches and The Islander newspaper. Proceeds benefit All Island Denominations Inc. SPONSORED BY Tli W *ut9II 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 778-7978 Episcopal Church of Annunciation, 778-1638 St. Bernard Catholic Church, 778-4769 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 778-1813 Harvey Memorial Community Church, 779-1912 Roser Memorial Community Church, 778-0414 Island Baptist Church. 778-0719 .. .. .. . to PAGE 8 O OCT. 5. 2005 a THE ISLANDER Double whammy for no permit in Holmes Beach If you're not sure whether or not you need a per- mit from the city for renovations, repairs or remodel- ing of your home, call your friendly local building de- partment. Kerry Vandergrind of 2819 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach could have used that advice last week. Now, it's going to cost him double to complete the planned im- provements for the residence. Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Officer Nancy Hall issued a stop work order on the property last week after she discovered Vandergrind did.not have any of the required permits. Following that, Building Official Bill Saunders spoke with Vandergrind and informed him that he had to apply for a permit for a number of different issues and because he had started the work without any autho- rization, each permit would cost him double the normal price. "He said he didn't realize that he needed a permit for what he is doing," said Saunders. "My advice is that any time you're doing any remodeling, repairs or reno- vations to your home, call first and ask us if you need a permit. It will save you a lot of headache in the long run .' n: Saunders indicated that man\ renovation projects do not require a permit. particularly if structural issues are not involved. "But call first and we'll tell you what .... '-. Stop --+-- : rSt opHolmes Beach -- ~-; ".-; Code Enforcement ; issued a stop work x, order last week for a renovation con- 1 i struction at this house at 2819 Gulf S'Drive after it was discovered the io-wner did not have a building permit for the work. Islander Photo: .... Kelley Burdette you need." he reminded the public. Vandergrind, to the regret of his shrinking wallet, has now learned that lesson. More condoization: Anna Maria Beach Cottages go By Rick Catlin S Islander Reporter Following the trend set by the Siam Garden Re- sort in Anna Maria, another 11-unit motel in that city is in the process of having its individual units sold as condominiums. .But Anna Maria Beach Cottage owner Nigel Br6o n. a leader of the Island's business community and an advocate of the small "mom-and-pop" ac- commodations on the Island, said the rising taxes on his property was not the only issue involved in his decision to sell the units. "Taxation is just one of the reasons, but r can't truthfully say that's the only reason," he said. Brown said sales have been going well and nine units have either been sold or are under contract. The units will continue to be used for accommodation rentals, as is the Siam Garden, Brown said. Friends of Nigel and wife Maggie, however, need not worry that the Browns will be leaving the Island. "We are moving on to other business ventures, but we plan on staying on Anna Maria Island. We love the Island," said Nigel. Gone condo The Anna Maria Beach Cottages are being sold as condominium units. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin the heart! Is a de13 Blood Drive 1n-7 Fria Oct. Three locations: BeaehHouse, Publix & The Islander n RFLOitA x.100 to the Salvation Anny BL-CXD for your blood to aid Gulf S. R: YS :. Coast hurricane victims! Information: The Islander 778-7978, FBS 746-7195 *- - ,- TIlE ISLANDER (OCT. 5, 2005 M PAGE 9 Helping, adopting pets after Hurricane Katrina By Lisa Williams Special to The Islander Right after Hurricane Katrina hit and the horrors came to light on television, I signed up to volunteer with the Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. But they were so busy the first two weeks that they e-mailed for me to wait it was dangerous and more help would be needed soon, they said. The weekend before Hurricane Rita came along, I received e-mails with desperate pleas for help NOW. The first round of volunteers was leaving, more ani- mals were arriving at the staging areas and time was running out. I heard the same story from every other volunteer I met in Hattiesburg, Miss., where I wound up after originally planning on making my way to Gonzalez, La. The new hurricane was threatening that area and volunteers were directed toward safer places. The weather was good as I drove through the night, but not long before sunrise, the wind and rain began and I saw a sign on Interstate 10 that read, "New Orleans 99 miles," and decided to turn off onto the next exit to get my bearings. Reality hit hard then. to see at ihe e\it there was nothing. No businesses were open or would be open anytime soon. After trying a few times, myself and another volutneer who rode up with me, Islander David Mariotti, discovered a McDonalds operating \\ ith a limited menu. Haitiesburg \ as almost e\actl\ north of - where we \\ ere ,o we headed up for the Forrest County SMultiPurpose Ceiner, right outside Hattiesburg. SArri\ ing just after 8 a.m., we filled our a form and "ere given Humane Societ\ T-shirts and badges, then assigned to areas. I \\ent to cats and David went off to dogs. Immediately, I went to work feeding, changing water, and cleaning out cages and litter boxes for cat after cat after cat. From the sweet cats to the grouchy old cats, every one had fear in their eyes. They were all confused, lost and, I could only imagine, wondering MULLET SAIL 941-778-7978 or www.islander.org 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach a .~ .,-d .... t6 ~ Ile Lisa and the dog she rescued from Hattiesburg. what the heck had happened. Some cats wore collars, some were strays, some pregnant, some nursing, and there were many kittens without mothers. All wanted attention and love. All were overheated. We had fans in every pen and we made little baggies filled with ice for each cat. We scrubbed out litter pans, washed bowls and swept away what we could, When that was finished, the multitude of cats needed fresh water again. After that, each of the hundreds of dogs needed walking. Every kind and every size of dog wound up there, from poodles to rottweilers, mutts to purebreds. 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The Islander F/-/ -- Pets receive care post-storm CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 got to go for a five- or ten-minute "stretch." It was an endless routine of take a dog out, bring him back and grab the next one in line. They were overjoyed for the chance to go out, to have a little attention and freedom. There were so many animals there, people could work all day long and it still wouldn't be enough. Special teams were brought in to care for all of the lost and abandoned horses, some of them skinny from fending for themselves in a barren and toxic environ- ment and some of them obviously well cared for until very recently. Goats and pot-bellied pigs scuttled about, as friendly as can be. It was apparent that most of these rescued animals had been important members of families. The little bit of touching and love we could give them was in no way enough to make up for the loss of their homes and people. In talking with the other volunteers, I found that they had come from places as far away as Bermuda, California, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Massachu- setts. Everyone came to work hard and the heat was extreme. Everyone worked at feeding, cleaning and then doing it-over, to keep the animals healthy and as happy as they might be in this awful situation. Veterinarians volunteering services ran as fast as they could, making sure every animal was checked thoroughly and taken care of as quickly as humanly possible. I heard more than one veterinarian state that they didn't want to "fall for these animals," but they just couldn't help themselves. The scene was so dramatic and so very sad that hearts were breaking to know what they'd all been through already and to guess at what was-to come. I've always been a cat person but found myself totally in love with a certain greyhound/shepard-mix dog that I came to know on frequent walks. When it was time for me to leave, I asked if I might backup offer "because it didn't seem fair for me to arrange for the prospective buyer to compete with the government he'd have to go to for permits." Jones said he's willing to entertain offers from the county now. Padgett was out of town, but James Seuffert, di- rector of the Manatee County Financial Management Department, noted the Shack "is one of several prop- erties the county is negotiating for at this time, and entering negotiations doesn't mean we'll buy." He noted too that the county will have to have an appraisal of the property before it can make an of- fer. Nobody is talking about price right now, but Cortezians believe it is in the neighborhood of $14.5 million for starters. The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, the main civic organization in the historic fishing village of Cortez, would like to partner with the county in acquiring the property. Its suggestion is to convert the restaurant to a maritime museum and wooden boat-building facility while the county would put in public boat-launching ramps. The marina would re- main in operation. The Seafood Shack Restaurant in Cortez be -. his f r_.,.-I paent bthis the Sc focus of Manatee wityi i- County attention as a f t possible marine a o lee hi. a- Islaneder Photo: Bonner 1Miss -1. a I a telld 1 t n ti ha p me "' ". ". - be his foster parent but there were rules and only shel- ters could actually take the animals out. So I left a note with my information in his packet, should he be in need of a home. I gave him treats and said my goodbye and for the first time since I'd met him, he barked. My heart ached to leave him all of them. On our way home, we drove south to Gulfport, Miss., and I can tell you that nothing had prepared me for this, not television, not visiting Punta Gorda last summer nothing. There aren't words to adequately describe theabsolute horror. Down near the beach, a bridge ends in midair, a. casino sits on top of something else, boats are inside of hollow buildings and lying across railroad tracks. Huge semi-trailers lie upside down in heaps. Broken glass and downed power lines were everywhere. A few military trucks were driving around and there were a couple of roofers on one or two buildings. Except for them, it was silent. Walking through the piles of debris, I felt sick. It's too much and too terrifying to comprehend. I know this, if they say to evacuate, I will. And I will take my pets. Two days after I was home, my mother told me she heard on the radio that the Sarasota Humane Society was going to the Hattiesburg shelter. I e-mailed them right away, asking if they would look for the dog I loved and if they were able to do so, to bring him back with them. I thought it was a long shot, but to my sur- prise, they said they would do just that if he was still there. One day later, they called and I learned my Missis- sippi friend had taken a ride to Sarasota! I could come get him after work! I got there as fast as I was able and I was surprised that it really was him. Now my foster dog newly named Barry Manilow is recuperating from his trauma by receiv- ing lots of love and attention. I wish we knew who his owner was, so at least he or she could know that this darling is being taken care of through this very trying time for all of them. And if they cannot reunite, he has a new home for as long as he lives. , .- ,Y, --y 4- And the winners are ... The team of Jason Capozella, Lee Crosby and Scott May, pictured from left,. are the top prize winners in the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce golf tournament held Sept. 30 at IMG Academies Golf & Country Club at El Conquistador. Missing from the -photo is team member Gris Bettle. Closest-to-the-pin winner was Merritt Fineout and Larry Haymore took honors for the longest drive on No. 4. Play directors will address Off Stage Ladies Three directors of Island Players productions in the, coming season will speak at a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, of the Island Players auxiliary, Off Stage La- dies. This first nieerin :of the sealion will be a luncheon at the BeachHoue ResLtaiurtn. 2,0i Gull Dn\ e N., Bradenton Beach. A reception \iill be at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon. .. ; Directors \ ill .m\e information .in notes on their productions and in,\%er ques-tionii. The3 are Kelly Woodland, Sam McDowell and Carole Kleinberg. Reservations should be made by Friday at 778- 7865 or 761-7957. 'Hob Nob Island Style' set on Longboat Key The annual Longboat Key "Hob Nob Island Style" will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Mattison's Steakhouse, 525 Bay Isles Pkwy., Longboat Key: It is sponsored by the Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce to bring business people together with government officials in a casual atmo- sphere.-RSVPs are to be made with the chamber at 383- 2466. - New College professor to address Democrats Dr. Keith Fitzgerald, professor of political science at Ne%\ College, will bring "New.Vision for Demo- crats" when the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club meets at noon Monday, Oct. 10, at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Reservations are hot required for the $12 luncheon. Details may be obtained by calling 778-4176. 'Mixed Movements' resume The "Mixed Movements" class will resume at 9. a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The "dance/exercise perpetual motion" will be taught by Maureen Dye. Cost is $5 for members, $8 for nonmem- bers. Details are available at 778-1908. Art classes resume Tuesdays Two art classes taught by Sue Lynn Cotton are re- suming on Tuesdays at the Anna Maria Island Commnu- nity Centei, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Sketching will be taught from 9 to 10:15 a.m., helping students learn about drawing shapes and shad- ows, as well as form and perception. Cost for Center members is $8.75 per class, nonmembers $10. Intermediate watercolor instruction will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m: It will stress how to make a better painting with less effort and to "find your own style.". Cost is $15 per class for members, $16.25 for nonmem- bers. Additional information may be obtained and res- ervations made by calling 778-1908. ~P~ THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 U PAGE 11 778-4751 Former Holmes Beach police officer hospitalized Retired Holmes Beach Police officer Chuck Steams is in serious condition at Blake Medical Cen- ter following his collapse on the Key Royale Golf Course last Thursday. A medical report from his wife, Linda, said he is currently "not responding" to treatment. Stearns, 57, was known as "Officer Friendly" to Holmes Beach and Island residents. He retired from the HBPD in March 2001. Stearns was also active with the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District, serving on the board of commis- sioners for six years and on the district's pension board for a number of years. 'Walk for Action' Oct. 8 to help mentally ill A "Walk for Action" is planned for Saturday morn- ing, Oct. 8, at G.T. Bray Park to raise funds to help the mentally ill in Manatee County. The walk, to begin at 9 a.m. at the park at 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton, is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, several of whose officials live on Anna Maria Island. There is no entry fee for the event, but participants are asked to volunteer at least $10, or checks from walkers and anyone else may be made out to NAMI P.O. Box 855, Afina Maria FL 34-116. NAMI treasurer Robert Taylor, who lives in Anna Maria, said this is a support and advocacy group for family and friends of persons with mental illness. "All the money is spent on the mentally ill in Manatee County," he said: "It can go for rent, electric- ity, medication and other necessities of life, up to $300 per year per person. We want to help needy people in this group to maintain their residences." The "Walk for Action" is one of two major fundraisers for NAMI, he- said, the other being a fash- ion show in the spring. Other officials of the organization include two Holmes Beach residents, past president Gaye Wells and vice president Linda Davis. Further information may be obtained by calling 778-6465. Manatee Players schedule 'Bat Boy: The Musical' The cast has been selected and is in rehearsal for "Bat Boy: The Musical," scheduled Oct. 13-30 at the Manatee Players theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. The plot revolves around a boy who is half bat, discovered in West Virginia caves and is taken in by a family that adores and despises him. Rick Kerby is director and choreographer of the musical and Rolf Winkler plays Bat Boy. Others in the cast are Steve Dawson, Dianne Dawson, Buzz Herron, David Covach, Justin Clement, Scott Lightwine, Cairlin Longstreet and Heath Jorgenson. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets at $20 may be ordered by calling 748- 5875. Registration is under way at Longboat center Registration has begun for.all three terms of the 2005-06 season of the Education Center, 5370.Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, with 150 programs of- fered. Programs range from art to yoga, with emphasis on the fine, applied and liberal arts and social sciences, plus recreational offerings. Also on the schedule is an on-site lecture and performing arts series through Sa- rasota.Ballet, Sarasota Opera and Burns Court Cinema. Classes will begin Monday, Oct. 17. Details are contained in a brochure which may be obtained by call- ing 383-8811. Manatee troupe will sell Halloween costumery The Manatee Players theatrical troupe will have a costume sale from 8 a.m..to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at 102-Old Main St., Bradenton. They promise some odd and spooky costumes for the season, and warn "We'll be lurking for you." Details are available at 748-0111. 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FL 34217 Quality Pet Sitting Reliable Property Services 761-7511 1 Pet sitters International Bonded -Insured -J-S.Futch@att.net PAGE 12 OCT. 5. 2005 N THE ISLANDER Celebrate National School Lunch Week Parents and grandparents are invited to play an "instrumental" part in National School Lunch Week beginning Oct. 10 at Anna Maria Elementary School. National School Lunch Week is a federal pro- gram organized by the American School Food Service Association and the same "fun" menu items will be offered to students at public schools throughout the country. This year's theme is, "It's Instrumental," and Cafeteria Manager Renee Harper said there will be music, games and prizes in addition to fun food. Some of the week's menu items include "Soul" shrimp poppers, "Acapella" quesadilla, "Baritone" breaded beef patty and "Melody" macaroni and cheese. The program is an annual event geared to at- tract interest in the school lunch program. To make lunch reservations, call Harper at 708-5525, ext. 202. Anna Maria Elementary School menu National School Lunch Week: It's Instrumental Monday, Oct. 10 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Soul Shrimp Poppers or A-Cappella Quesadilla, Steamed Rappid Rice, Veggies with Dip, Piano Peaches Tuesday, Oct. 11 Breakfast: Chicken Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Corn Dog or Baked Breaded Chicken, Country Music Crinkle-Cut Fries, Brass Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Chocolate Chip Cookie Wednesday, Oct. 12 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Turkey Gravy on Mashed Potatoes or Bari- tone Breaded Beef Patty, Symphony Steamed Peas, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple Thursday, Oct. 13 Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Cereal, Toast, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Melody Macaroni and Cheese or Pop Pop- corn Chicken, G-Clef Breadstick, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple Jazzy Tidbits Friday, Oct. 14 No School. 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With families displaced by the past month's hurricanes trickling down to the Island, Smith asked his school guidance counselor if he could start a penny drive to help hurricane victims get "food and stuff." Smith said he thought that by collecting pennies, students could do a lot more to help people from the Gulf Coast. He met with AME guidance counselor Cindi Harrison and AME Principal Kathy Hayes to discuss his idea and "Dollars for Diapers" was born. "It would take a long time to count pennies and we could raise more money with dollars," said Smith. Smith will use his fundraiser idea to help a family through the Island Hurricane Evacuation Assistance and Relocation Team that needs diapers for their three- month-old twin girls. As the spokesperson for the fundraiser, Smith has designed a logo for collection boxes, which will be distributed throughout the school, and will present the idea to students on the school's morning news show. The drive kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 5, and will last 10 days.The money collected will be.used to pur- chase a gift card the family can designate for diaper purchases. Since storage space is an issue, Smith and HEART are focusing on collecting a diaper fund.. Smith is part of Phyllis Omilak's AME class. His sister Ariel and older brother Taylor also attend AME. His dad, Richie, is a City of Holmes Beach employee. Big thinker Second-grader Caleb Smith has initiated a "Dollar for Diapers" drive at Anna Maria Elementary School to help the Peralta twins. The three-month-old twins and their family, who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina, are getting some a isttanice from the Island Hurricane Evacuation Assistance and Relocation Team and their primary need is small-sized diapers for their infant daughters. Smith, who is helping HEART members organize the drive, collected the first dollar from AME Guidance Counselor Cindi Harrison. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Manatee County History Fair seeks judges The Manatee County History Fair is right around the corner and volunteer opportunities are still available to judge student entries. The history fair is open to students in fourth- through 12th-grade and will take place from Nov. 3-16. Students can submit projects in three catego- ries: papers, documentaries and performances or exhibit boards, for which volunteer judges are needed to critique the work and recommend prize winners. Judging of the written essays will be done Nov. 3-10, documentaries and performances will take place Nov. 15 and exhibit boards Nov. 16. A judges training session will be held for all project categories at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 20. A second training session for exhibit board judges will be held at 8 a.m. Nov. 16. For more information call the Manatee County Historical Commission at 749-7165. 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While the female suspect was being questioned in one room by police, the male suspect Reportedly fled, still handcuffed, from the Anna Maria substation and wa-, re-apprehended on Spring Avenue. Bradenton Beach Sept: 20,300 block of Bay Boulevard North, sto- len tag. A tag was reportedly removed from a motor- cycle trailer parked in front of a residence. Sept. 20, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, drug ar- rest. Justin Rutherford, 21,'of Sarasota, was a passen- ger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation- Accord- ing to the report, he was initially arrested on a Mana- tee County warrant, but the officer found a marijuana cigarette inside a duffel bag near the passenger's seat. According to the report, Rutherford admitted owner- ship of the marijuana. Sept. 20, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, warrant arrest. A driver stopped for a traffic violation was ar- rested for violation of probation out of Sarasota County. Sept. 23, 120 Bridge St., Drift In, warrant arrest. A woman in Wisconsin called to report her motorcycle stolen. She noted the man riding it has a warrant issued for his arrest. According to the report, the suspect and motorcycle was found at the Drift In and the suspect was arrested. Sept. 23,i1800 block of Gulf Drive North, traffic arrest. Employees of the BeachHouse Restaurant noti- fied police when they suspected a job applicant was intoxicated and saw him get into the driver's seat of a vehicle. The officer reported that, although he wit- nessed the suspect fail to control his vehicle, he was not found to be intoxicated. The suspect was arrested.for driving without a valid license, a tag assigned to a dif- ferent vehicle and providing a false name to the officer. Sept. 24, 700 block of Gulf Drive, traffic arrest. A man was arrested for driving an unregistered ve- hicle, and for attaching an expired tag and dealer decal. Sept. 24, 1900 Gulf Drive N., Marbella Villas, domestic disturbance. A couple was given domestic violence pamphlets after admitting to having an argu- ment that escalated to physical aggression on both their parts. The male agreed to leave the area and gathered his belongings and left. Sept. 25, 118 Bridge St.,-Sports Lounge, grand theft. A woman reported that she left her purse at the bar and someone took it. She told police the purse con- tained a handgun and Genesee County, Mich., Sheriff's Office badge. The purse was found in the women's room toilet with no items missing. According to the report, the officer contacted the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and learned that the woman was not an officer with their agency. The woman claimed to work with the county as a civilian instructor. She had a valid Florida concealed weapons permit, but she was told by the officer that the permit did not allow her to carry a firearm into the bar. Sept. 26, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, drug ar- rest. Brian Lockhart, 25, of Sarasota, was arrested for possession of hydrqcodone pills after a traffic stop. He was also reportedly in violation of probation in Sara- sota County on two counts of DUI with serious injury. Holmes Beach Sept. 24, 400 block of Manatee Avenue, DUI. Sally Sale, 44, of Holmes Beach, was stopped for reck- less driving after an officer watched her drive her ve- hicle onto the shoulder of the road several times to pass other vehicles. According to the report, Sale failed a field sobriety test but refused a Breathalyzer test. The officer reportedly found bottles of vodka and cranberry juice and a coffee mug containing a cocktail in the ve- hicle. Sept. 24, 6608 Marina Drive, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, theft. A man reported the theft of his bicycle. Sept. 26, 3015 Gulf Drive, Citgo. gas station, driver's license. A man stopped for driving through a red light did not have a valid license and his vehicle was not properly registered. Sept. 26, 3902 Gulf Drive, Westcoast Surf Shop, fraud. A store employee reportedly received a iorth- less check from a customer. Sept. 26, 100 block of 68th Street, information. A woman:reported that her ex-boyfriend stole keys to her condominium and has been staying there. WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO FROM 1-BEDROOM a F nna ma a APARTMENTS Gu f Co ast TO -u t 5-BEDROOM R E N T A L S EXECUTIVE HOMES 5319 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (West side of Island Fitness Plazal TEL. 941-778-3699 TOLL FREE 1-8jj00-865-0i800 FAX 941-78 2-5606 E-mail vacation@amgcrenals .corr Web w v,'.adni-gernials corn AVEDA lifestyle salon spa store experience the difference hair nails skin body 5311 gulf drive anna maria island 778.5400 Sept. 27, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, theft. A man was given a trespass warning after attempting to leave the store without paying for items. Sept. 27,500 block of 77th Street, battery/obstruc- tion. A woman reported that her brother had been drinking and attacked her. The brotherwas arrested because he appeared to police to be intoxicated and the marks on his sister were consistent with a recent bat- tery. According to the report, while at the station for booking, the man became agitated and reportedly uri- nated in his pants and on the floor and attempted to kick it toward the officer. He was subsequently charged with resisting arrest after being uncooperative and aggres- sive toward officers. Sept. 28,200 block of 52nd Street, theft. A portable concrete mixer was reportedly stolen from a construc- tion site, Sept. 29, 2800 block of Gulf Drive, theft. Numer- ous power tools were reported missing from the garage of a residence under construction. Sept. 29, 2900 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A man told police he had just returned from a long trip and reported his television and video-cassette recorder had been stolen from his home.: 'Bar stool racing group' organizing this evening An organizational meeting of the Anna Maria Island "bar stool racing group" will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Solo's Pizza, 3244 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, near Walgreens. Tom Stockebrand, who is organizing the group, said "We're looking for people who tend to have too many projects and need a short social/ discussion break once in a while. In future meet- ings members will have other show and tell projects to talk about." At 6:30 p.m., before the initial meeting, an "electric vehicle show and tell" h.a- been orga- nized by Stockebrand. Further information is available at 778-0033. Healing Mass coming to St. Bernard Church Eileen Dropic of Our Lady Queen of Grace Heal- -ing Ministry will lead a healing Mass at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. 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The play features, seated from left, Sage Hall, Maximillian Mayerhofer and Mona Upp. Back row, left to right, Sam McDowell, Stan Koci, David Y. Smith and Michael Hoffman. Curtain times are 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday, no performances Mondays. Season tickets are $65 for allfive plays of the season, single show tickets are $15. The theater is at 10009 GulfDrive, Anna Maria. Box office: 778-5755. Beach wedding Starlene Barnes and Gary Linn, both of Crawfordsville, Ind., were married by Hon. Kelley Cohen in a double-ring ceremony on the beach ofHolmes Beach. After a honey- moon on the Island, they are at home in Crawfordsville. oata 10.am Worship Service MflC U (Nursery available) Rev. 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Before his :retirement in 1990, he was the Mellon professor of humanities. He was the author of more than a dozen books on cultural beliefs. His criticisms and essays appeared in many newspapers and magazines. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Memorial services were private. He is survived by wife Margaret; daughters Joel of Montgomery, Ala., and Megan of Cambridge, Mass., sons Benj and Tom, both of New York; sisters Geor- gia of East Norwich, N.Y., and Louise Orr of Hendersonville, N.C; and six grandchildren. Lillian A. Ledin Lillian A. Ledin, 90, of Bradenton, died Sept. 24. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Ledin came to Florida 22 years ago. She was retired from the Cleve- land Press. She volunteered with the Bradenton Beach Police Department, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Blake Medical Center. Memorial services will be private. Memorial con- tributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Covell Cremation and Funeral Center is in charge of arrange- ments. She is survived by daughters Victoria Walter of Lake Orion, Mich., Judy of West Lake, Ohio, and Jan of Bradenton; and two grandsons. Wiley J. Valley Wiley J. Valley, 71, of Bradenton Beach, died Sept. 30. Born in Deep River, Conn.. Nr.- Villey mnoved'to Anna Maria Island from Redwood CityC.altf.. in 1989. He was retired after 26 years as \ warehouse manager for Susan Bates Inc. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion and Senior Friends of Manatee. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and memorial services at 5:30 p.m. at Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 604 43rd St., Bradenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238: He is survived by wife Camille; daughter Diane Nicholls; sons Jonathan and James; step-daughter Lau- rel Baxla; step-sons Mark Shotwell, Michael Shotwell and Wade Highlen; sister Yvonne McAuliffe; brother Jack; and grandchildren Dylan Nicholls- and Jamie, Wiley, Jake and Cheyenne. Bronislaw 'Ben' J. Wieclaw Bronislaw "Ben" J. Wieclaw, 86, of Bradenton, died Sept. 30. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Wieclaw was a re- tired punch press operator for Philpott Rubber Co. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, : He is survived by wife Theresa E.: daughter Bar- bara Ann Morris of Bradenton: sisters Helen Rogalski of Seven Hills, Ohio. and Wanda of Polandflrand- daughter Patty Ann Mazzie; and great-grandchildren Sabrina and David Joseph Mazzie. Bloodmobile to collect blood at Center A Florida Blood Services bloodmobile will be Every donor will get a buy-one-get-one-free at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 ticket coupon for the Manatee Players' show "Bat Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. from 9 a.m. until Boy:,The Musical" as wellasa T-shirt and a wellness noon Tuesday, Oct. 11. checkup. Details are available at 778-1908. 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They used to enjoy dining at the Sea Horse at 12012 Cortez Road and they became intrigued when they learned the Back in the biz. Anna Maria residents Al and Sylvia Marnie recently opened Pelican Pete's seafood restaurant at 12012 Cortez Road, site of the former Sea Horse restaurant. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin restaurant was for sale. "We wanted to get back in the busi- ness and we wanted to stay close to the Island," said Al. "We spotted this place and loved the location. Indeed, the newly named Pelican Pete's opened two weeks ago and Al and Sylvia are having a blast. "We love the Cortez lifestyle and we're just across the bridge from all our friends," said Al. While Pelican Pete's will feature seafood as its main fare, it also has the house specialty of genuine English fish and chips, with the chips (french fries) made in their kitchen from real potatoes, not store-bought. Pelican Pete's also has New En- gland clam chowder, hand-shucked oys- ters, U-peel shrimp, calamari and grou- per, chicken wings and other Island fa- vorites. The best part is that all entrees are priced under $9. Chefs Ethan Canton and Sean Curran have worked for some of the best restaurants in the area, in- cluding the Terra Ceia Grille, the Beach Bistro and Rotten Ralph's. Al and Sylvia are having karaoke night on Friday and Saturday evenings following dinner, which usually finishes around 9 p.m. Pelican Pete's is open at 11:30 a.m. except Monday, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday. To reach Al or Sylvia, call 792-4822. Skinny's anniversary Skinny's Restaurant at the inter- section of Gulf Drive and Manatee Av- enue in Holmes Beach will hold its third anniversary party Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the band Democracy in addition to a Featured Sale: This Village at Holmes Skinny's original Beach condo at 802 Sixth Ave., Unit Janice and Skinny Freeman in 1952 in 3802, Holmes Beach, sold in July of front of the original Skinny's restau- 2002 for $385,000, amounting to a rant in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: $170,000 increase over three years. Courtesy of the Freeman family The price per square foot amounts to special guest band. Live music starts at 12:30 p.m. and an outdoor tent will be provided for guests. Skinny's will have food and drink specials throughout the day and patrons are invited to bring their own folding chairs to sit under the tent and enjoy the music. Actually, the Freeman family has owned the property since 1952 when Janis and "Skinny" Freeman opened a restau- rant. The restaurant was later leased to Pat Geyer for a number of years. Estella Freeman said the anniver- sary party is the family's way of saying "thank you" to all of Skinny's custom- ers who have supported the establish- ment since the family reopened the res- taurant in 2002. The family will also be accepting do- nations to the Anna Maria Island Priva- teers for the purchase of a new smoker, which enables them to raise funds for scholarships through mullet "smokes." For more information, call778-7769. $321. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson Island land sales 2412 Avenue B, Bradenton Beach, a 2,984 sfla / 5,375 sfur 4bed/4bath pool duplex built in 2001 on a 50x100 lot was sold 09/16/05, Law to Baker for $825,000. 419 Clark Dr., Holmes Beach, a 2,362 sfla / 2,854 sfur 3bed/2bath pool home built in 1967 on a 100x110 lot was sold 09/15/05, Burns to Siam Garden Resort Group LLC for $720,000. 310 61st St., Unit B, Birds of Paradise, Holmes Beach, a 1,850 sfla / 2,500 sfur 3bed/ 2.5bath/2car home built in 2005 on a 45x100 lot 'was sold 09/16/05, Island Restoration LLC to Clark for $649,000; list $649,000. 519 67th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,447 sfla / 2,044 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1971 on a 82x110 lot was sold 09/15/05, Klimke to Siam Garden Resort Group LLC for $640,000; list $660,000. 6400 Flotilla Drive, Unit 44, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 985 sfla /1,377 sfur 2bed/2bath bay-view condo built in 1977 was sold 09/12/05, Miller to Kennedy for $575,000; list $599,000. 3802 Sixth Ave., Unit 3802, Village at Holmes Beach, Holmes Beach, a 1,725 sfla / 2,593 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car condo built in 2002 was sold 09/15/05, Stollman to Methven for $555,000; list $599,900. 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Information: 778- 7062. 7:45 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce new member "Sunrise Breakfast" at the Sun House Restaurant, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. Reserva- tions: 779-9412. 8 a.m. Anna Maria Elementary School "Walk to School" Day departing from Manatee public Beach, Mr. Roberts Resortwear in the S&S Plaza or Fat Cat Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners in the Island Shopping Center. In- formation: 778-0268. 1 p.m. Woman's Club of Anna Maria "Welcome Back" meeting at the Anna Maria Island Community Cen- ter, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778- S 5083. 5:30 p.m. Teen program with Island illustrator Alexandra Lillis at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Thursday, Oct. 6 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Flu shots at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-1908. 1 p.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis class demonstration with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Cen- Capalbo'sI House of Pizza Buffet Special { $399 ! 399 with the purchase of a soft drink. 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat* 11 am-10pm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES OCT. 31, 2005 .---------------- -I-l ter, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778- 1908. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. "Hob Nob Island Style" with the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Key Chamber of Commerce at Mattison's Steakhouse, 525 Bay Isles Pkwy., Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. 6 to 10 p.m. All Island Denominations Dinner- Dance at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. 8 p.m. Opening night of "The Foreigner" at the Is- land Players, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. Friday, Oct. 7 9 a.m. Mixed-movement class with Mo Dye at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Islandwide Blood Drive with blood mobiles at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach; Publix, 3700 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach; and The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Oktoberfest Suncoast, Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Fruitville Road. Fee applies. In- formation: 708-3456. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faculty exhibit opening reception at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Saturday, Oct. 8 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Safe boating class at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Braden- ton. Information: 795-6189. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art and crafts festival at St. Armands Circle. Sarasota. Information: 388-1554. 11 a.m. to 1:15p.m. Children & Youth Program Fo- Artist of month Dee Pastorius is "Artist of the Month" for October at the Island Gallery West. She is a longtime watercolorist whose works include this one of a girl on the beach. She said children are her favorite subjects "because they are so busy." The gallery, at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is open from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Saturday. Details are available at 778-6648. rum at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-0719. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE OLD IAMrBURG SCHNITZELHAUS CELEBRATING OKTOBERFEST Enjoy Our Special Menu All Month and Oktoberfest Beer on Draft Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork Knuckle with bread dumpling and red cabbage) Please phone ahead 24 hours SERVING DINNER: MONDAY-SATURDAY 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach 778-1320 Please call for reservations CONTINENTAL BISTRO Award-winning cuisine without surfside pricing! tres cic r I HAP Y ,HU NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! Saturday and Monday thru Sundays riy4pFuOpen at 8am Friday 4-6pm Ful Breakfast Menu! rt.Full Breakfast Menu! C ofGul Dr.&PamtoAe Dinner Reservations Requested 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 Under New Ownership! rip 2FG fS ISAMJJ A&j PIGSKIN PACKAGE E' Lurin.j 1l College & Pro Football Games S 20 Wings & A 95 Pitcher Of Bud Domestic Beers 5 For 10 Wear Your Bucs Jersey On Sunday & Your 1st Draft Is Free S778-6641 5606 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-11pm Fri-Sat 11am-12am Sun 11am-11pm WE DELIVER Lm NEW S L D G 7 l 1i Try our new salads at our I 1 Pizza With 3-Toppings Plus Order Of special introductory prices. I Domino's Buffalo Chicken Wings Or I Domino's Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers Garden Salad $3.50 Medium Lar e Grilled Chicken Caesar *4.50 3.99 $1 5 99 Limited time Offer I Deep dish and additional toppings extra Expires 11/20/05 Expires 11/20/05 Drivers carry less than $20. Drivers carry less than $20. 02005 Domino's Pizza, LLC 0 2005 Domino's Pizza, LLC L- Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oktoberfest Suncoast, Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Fruitville Road. Fee applies. In- formation: 708-3456. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fashion Show for American Red Cross at the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 518-8189. Proceeds benefit hur- ricane victims. Sunday, Oct. 9 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art and crafts festival at St. Armands Circle. Sarasota. Information: 388-1554. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oktoberfest Suncoast, Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Fruitville Road. Fee applies. In-. formation: 708-3456. Monday, Oct. 10 11:30 a.m. Democratic Women's Club of Manatee County lunch with guest Linda Young of the Clean Water Network at the Holiday Inn Riverside in downtown Braden- ton. Information: 795-7608. Fee applies. Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club presents "New Vision for Democrats" with guest Keith Fitzgerald at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Braden- ton Beach. Information: 778-4176. Tuesday, Oct. 11 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sketch class with Sue Lynn Cot- ton at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9 a.m.-to 12:30p.m. Blood drive at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. SPlanning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! S DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY 0. "-A See you at our docks! 794-1249 S i4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florid --_- 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intermediate watercolor class with Sue Lynn Cotton at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778- 1908. Fee applies. 6p.m.- "9 to 5" Working Women's Networking Group of the Democratic Women's Club meeting at Denise's Cafe, 75th Street and Manatee Avenue, Bradenton. Res- ervations: 778-3444. Fee applies. Wednesday, Oct. 12 7:45 to 9 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce new member breakfast at the Sun House Restau- rant, 111 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Reservations: 779- 9412. 11:30 a.m. Off Stage Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 761-7957. 7p.m. Healing mass with Eileen Dropic of Our Lady Queen of Grace Healing Ministry at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4644. Ongoing: "The Foreigner" at the Island Players, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through Oct. 16. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society "Open Aqueous Show" at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive, Longboat Key, through Oct. 21. Information: 352- 796-4994. Faculty exhibit opening reception at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Oct. 28. Information: 778-2099. . Art by Dee Pastorius at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Oct. 31. Information: 787-6648. "The Highwaymen" Florida's African-American land- scape painters exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th Street W., Bradenton, through March 12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Oktoberfest Suncoast, Sarasota County Fair- grounds, 3000 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, second weekend Oct. 14-16. Fee applies. Information: 708-3456, CRABBER TOM'S SEAFOOD You'll Love Our , SCALLOP LOVER'S BASKET $795 " A while they last Open Tuesdays.thru Saturdays Eat in or take out 5318 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 779-9383 THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 a PAGE 19 Upcoming: Sarasota Shell Club presents "Shells of Tonga" at More Marine Laboratory Oct. 13. Sierra Club presents "Walk with the Animals: A Na- tive American's View of Mother Earth" at Phillippi Creek Estate Mansion Oct. 13. "Bat Boy" opens at the Riverfront Theatre Oct. 13. Island Bayfest Oct. 15. "Do Ya Do Ya Do Ya Wanna Dance" at the Braden- ton Woman's Club Oct. 15. "POPStoberfest" at Neel Performing Arts Center and later at Old Munich Restaurant Oct. 16. Pianist Lillette Jenkins-Wisner at the First United Methodist Church, Bradenton Oct. 16. Sierra Club conservation committee meeting at Synovus Bank, Bradenton Oct. 17. Flu shots at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce Oct. 18. "Just For Grins" third-grade play at Anna Maria El- ementary School Oct. 18. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Key Chamber of'Com- merce networking lunch at the Sun House Restaurant Oct. 19. Save the Date: Tri-chamber business after hours event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Oct. 20. Bradenton Woman's Club Halloween Party Oct. 22. Goblin Gathering at G.T. Bray Park Oct. 28. Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival and Pa- rade Oct. 29. "Food for Life" cooking class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Oct. 29. Trail of Treats Oct. 31. Taste of Manatee downtown Bradenton Nov. 5. Jazz at the Ranch with Spyro Gyra Nov. 6. Florida West Coast Symphony Masterworks at Neel Performing Arts Hall Nov. 11. St. Bernard's Christmas Bazaar Nov. 19-20. Anna Maria Island Cdmmunity Chorus and Orches- tra Fall Fanfare at the Island Baptist Church Nov. 20. 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THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING T 13. Where the locals bring their friends! OPEN DAILY RAIN OR SHINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Fri & Tues Tom Mobley Sun & Mon Mark Cravens ***+*********+****. TACO & 4FAJITA ! Every Wednesday ! 4pm-8pm All-You- $795 Can-Eat .,** ** *.****.* * FRI tFIS FRY ~ 2 m )~) m)i with.fries an law ,~ )~-)'-- ALL-YOU-CANEAT S6$895 E JKOBERFESEI BUFFET Thursday* Oct. 13 4-8pm $ 995 -Carved Porkloin, Knockwurst, Bratwurst, Potato Pancakes, Pork 9 and Sauerkraut and More! Plus beer specials and music by Rick Boyd OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier On beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 Still Standin After 53 Years! Celebrate with the Freermans Original owners since 1952 11-7 Saturday.* Oct. 8 1Me GuestBard 12-1:30 M S%(-. Vernecr.cr 2-7 Taking donations for Privateer smoker -; Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 *^ LIDNRAIITFNT M PAGE 20 M OCT. 5, 2005 T THE ISLANDER The most beautiful time of the year is here "After one has lived in those latitudes long enough the changes of the seasons become as important there as anywhere else and the man, who loved the island, did not want to miss any spring, nor summer, nor any fall or winter. "Sometimes the summers were too hot when the wind dropped in August or when the trade winds some- times failed in June and July. Hurricanes, too, might come in September and October and even in early November and there could be freak tropical storms any time from June on. But the true hurricane months have fine weather when there are no storms. c- "The man had studied tropical storms for many years and he could tell from the sky when there was a tropical disturbance long before his barometer showed its presence. He knew how to plot storm and the pre- cautions that should be taken against them. He knew too what it was to live through a hurricane with the other people on the island and the bond that the hurri- cane made between all people who had been'through it. He also knew that hurricanes could be so bad that nothing could live through them. He always thought, though, that if there was ever one that bad he would like to be there for it and go with the house if she went." Ernest Hemingway's island is Bimini in the pas- sage above from his posthumous novel, "Islands In The Stream," but he could have been describing Anna Maria. And Hemingway would have loved October here, the most beautiful month there is. Fall is just a hint in -- the air, the.humidity has dropped and there is usually a light breeze. Since it's been so dry, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the bays are clear and have a special teal color over the sandbars in the passes. Water tempera- tures have.cooled just enough to make the water com- fortable again after the hot-tub August swelter.. Summer tourist season has diminished, and the winter "high season" is off in the distance, so visitors are few, mostly snowbirds of six-months or more. Lo- cals fill the restaurants and lounges these days, friends not seen for a while. Even the red tide has waned.. Enjoy. Good news on that plume Preliminary results.are in fromwater-sampling .- ruidie; in the northern Gulf, and the data state that the dangers feared to be a feature of the plume are naught. 'Water and sediment samples, collected two weeks ago off Panama City by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, revealed little environ- mental impact from Hurricane Katrina iin that area," according to a release. "There was no indication that Mississippi River water had moved alongshore into the Florida Panhandle." Scientists had feared that a huge plume of muddy Skater, spotted(by satellite imagery shortly after Hurri- -, cane Katrina's landfall in the North Gulf, might con- tain a toxic cocktail from-the flooding in Nc Orleans and surrounding areas. Not so, though, at least so far. The studies aren't over just yet. "The National Oceanic and'Atmospheric Administration also is as- sessing the oceanography and water quality of the Gulf of Mexico," according to FWC officials. "The federal agency recently completed a sampling transect from the DryTortugas to the Florida Panhandle, and more measurements and water sampling will take place in the northern Gulf Oct. 6-16. The federal agency's S* South Florida program will modify its regular field study to sample the Southeastern Gulf thoroughly a few days later." Current patterns in the Gulf generally take water from SBeach PURE Gas and Service Station Certified Full Autorrot,..'e Repoir 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] the north and pump it south until it catches the beginnings of the Gulf Stream between the Florida Keys and Cuba. The water then makes its way to Ireland. The researchers have been dropping what they describe as "oceanographic drifters," which are float- ing devices that collect temperature; speed and direc- tion information in the Gulf to monitor water quality and also aid in tropical storm forecasts, and more are being added weekly. One element that helped with the suspected Katrina toxic brew was Hurricane Rita, which apparently in- deed "mixed the post-Katriria plume water substan- tially, which would essentially dilute concentrations of soluble contaminants," according to the FWC. Researchers tested the water for a host of substances, finding low to no readings for mercury and pesticides. Red tide was found in many samples, but in relatively low lev- els. Nitrogen-readings were also slightly higher than usual, but still met the "low" parameters. Iron and aluminum in the deeper water were at higher levels than usual, findings that scientists believe were spurred by sediment stirring as the big storms passed through. One more item to scratch off the environmental worry list. Only about a zillion to go. Ice ice baby oops! Here's a Federal Emergency Management Agency hurricane tale that would be funny if it weren't so serious. The feds ordered up 91,000 tons of ice to cool off Hurricane Katrina sufferers. Yes, tons. To bring the enormity of the quantity of ice into perspective, an 18-wheel semi-trailer will hold 20 tons. Yes, that's 45,000 big rigs. However, as reported by the New York Times, the delivery took on a Keystone Cops morass of misdirection as truck drivers went from point to point in the country as FEMA tried to figure out where the ice should go and how it should get there. One driver told a "wonderful" travelogue about his fruitless ice delivery. He picked up his load in Pennsyl- vania and took it to Missouri to a staging area. No, he was told, you need to go to Alabama. No, Mississippi, they said. When he got there, he was sent back to Ala- bama, where he was told to go to Virginia. He spent seven days idling his refrigerated truck full of ice there until the feds finally decided they didn't need all the ice they'd ordered after all and sent him to Nebraska, where he unloaded the cargo in a storage facility to await the next disaster. Total cost of giving the 91,000 tons of ice a tour of the country about $100 million. Sandscript factoid Hurricane frequency) is what is most discussed of, late rightly so, with, Stan, the 18th named storm this year, chugging its way toward Mexico. What's as imponirt.in is inten-ii\ a- those in the northern Gulf Coast can attest following Category 4 Katrina and Category 3 Rita landfalls. Some scientists believe both frequency and inten- sity are on an upswing. The statistics aren't good, es- pecially in the intensity front. The following is from the Oct. 3 issue of "Time" magazine: "In a study published in the journal 'Nature' last month, Kerry Emanuel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology surveyed roughly 4,800 hurricanes in the North Atlantic and North Pacific over the past 56 years. While he found no increase in the total number of hurricanes, he found that their power measured by wind speed and duration had jumped 50 percent since the mid-1970s. 'The storms are getting stronger,' Emanuel said, 'and they're lasting longer."' Grouper season is about through By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondeit -Commercial grouper fishing ends next Mon- day, Oct. 10, in state waters and Nov. 1 in the fed- eral waters farther offshore, and fishery officials are meeting this week to try to prevent such drastic clo- sures in the future. Recreational grouper fishing continues until Nov. 1 at a reduced rate than it has enjoyed-in the past. Karen Bell of Cortez is in St. Petersburg for a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Manage- ment Council on which she serves, which is seek- ing solutions to the over-fishing problem. She is considered a leading expert on-commercial fishing, her family having operated A.P. Bell Fish Co. for decades. "We may recommend cutting the per-trip lim- its more," she said.-"We had hoped the reductions made this year would.do the job, but the fishermen just fished harder and reached the quota now." The quota this year is 5.3 million pounds of red grouper, the fish most popular with diners and the one that is most profitable for commercial fisher- men. SReaching either that total or the shallow-water grouper quota of 8.8 million pounds automatically Snna Oario ZslanCdTies Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Oct 5 12:39' 2.4 7:28 0.2 2:26 1.9 6:59 1.3 Oct6 1:01 2.5 8:10 0.1 3:26 1.8 7:11 1.4 Oct7 1:29 2.6 9:02 0.1 4:43 1.7 7:22 1.5 Oct 8 2:05 2.7 10:03 0.1 - Oct 9 2:51 2.7 11:23 0.2 - FQ Oct 10 3:50 2.6 12:50 0.2 Oct 11 5:22 -2.5 2:11 0.2 Oct 12 7:07 2.4 10:59 1.8 3:11 .0.2 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later triggers a season closure. The federal regulators earlier had set Nov. 1 as the closing date for grou- per for retail consumption. A similar closure last year that shut off grouper fishing in November and December had near-ca- lamitous effects on the Cortez commercial fisher- men and this year's closure will be three weeks longer. Sports fishermen were cut back in August, the bag limit dropping to three grouper, one bf which may be a red: That, too, has had drastic effects on the charter fishing trade in this area. All recreational red grouper fishing will be prohibited for the last two months of this year, too. Commercial fishermen are voting now on whether to go ahead with a federal boat buy-back program to take some fishing boats off the water to relieve some of the pressure on the Gulffishery. Commercial fishing in 2005 was limited to 10,000 pounds of grouper per trip, as of last Jan. 1. Under the federal formula, that was reduced to 7,500 pounds and then to 5,500, and even that is by the board now. The Gulf fisheries council meeting now in St. Petersburg will hear testimony from the public on the future of commercial and sports grouper fishing regulations. FRESH MULLET SALE O1re than a mullet wrapper, .g -- --- --- J". .- ....... ._ - Th Islander FRESH MULLET T-SHIRTS! S,M,L,XL $10 THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 0 PAGE 21 Island fishing doesn't get much better than this By Capt. Mike Heistand Excellent fishing has been reported by both inshore and offshore anglers in the past week, with expecta- tions of even better catches ahead. In the backwaters, snook are big and hungry and coming on strong to both shrimp and artificial lures. Mangrove snapper are still to be found along the Intracoastal Waterway, and flounder catches are pick- ing up by the day. Offshore action for grouper and snapper is also terrific, but the best catches are coming from about 45 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fish- ing is fair to excellent right now, with good catches of grouper and snapper coming in as well as some big amberjack, all caught in about 150 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. "This has been one of the best years ever for mangrove and American red snapper," Bill noted. Backwater fishing for redfish is also great near Long Bar Point in Sarasota Bay and near the Perico Island shoreline. Mangrove snapper action continues to be good along the Intracoastal Waterway, and flounder are finally starting to make a good showing. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business put of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said snook fish- ing is excellent right now, with linesiders making their move into the back bays near the mangroves. He's caught some fish up to 34 inches in length. He's also been able to limit-out on redfish on almost every trip. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers have been catching a few snook, some snapper and whiting, plus mackerel and a couple of sheepshead. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said fishers there have also caught a few good-size snook, plus redfish, mackerel, mangrove snapper and whiting. Whitebait has finally started to show up around the dock, and fishing has improved as a result. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been putting his charters onto snook, redfish and trout using Mr. Twister Exudes. For some reason, he's doing better wading than fishing from his boat in the past few trips. Dave Johnson at Snqad Island Crab House said whitebait are all over Terra Ceia Bay, and there are good reports of redfish and snook in the whitebait wa- ters. Mackerel have finally started to show up again in Tampa Bay, and there are lots of flounder coming onto the dock from bay fishers. Ed Sterba is 2005 Sadie wini At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include redfish near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and in Perico Bayou, with the best hookups coming from using shrimp as bait. Snook are lurking around the docks and seawalls in the bays, and whitebait is starting to show up again in the passes, although artificial seem to be working well for snook hunters. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include good catches of redfish off Joe's Island, with the best hook- ups coming on Exudes in the darker colors. Mackerel have also made a belated appearance around the Sun- shine Skyway Bridge. Mangrove snapper are also to be found, and caught, in the ship channel in Tampa Bay, with some fish stretching to 16 inches. The shop also now has a full line of tackle. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's finding fishing.to be good offshore, putting clients onto gag grouper to 20 pounds, red grouper, scamp, mangrove snapper and yellowtail snapper in about 110 feet of water. On my boat Magic, I took Lewis Christman of Terra Ceia out last week and caught several redfish to 28 inches, trout to 17 inches, flounder to 18 inches and some small snook. Good luck and good fishing. w ATurtle Watch By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Ed Sterba, vice president of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch Inc. and long one of the "truly faithful" sea turtle protectors, has won the Sadie award from the organization. The award is given annually to the person judged to have'"stretched far beyond what's expected, in ma- rine turtle preservation," Turtle Watch's director noted at the annual awards banquet Saturday at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Suzi Fox, who holds the state's sea turtle preserva- tion permit for the Island as well as heading Turtle Watch, noted that the award is named for the logger- head that cracked her bottom shell falling off a jetty in 2000. Islanders rescued her and Mote Marine Labora- tory doctored her. "It has been very hard this year, with red tide and storms and beach renourishment and beach walkers having to pick their way between dead fish and storm debris," she said. "I can't express.how proud I am of the way the volunteers worked all.through this hardest of all seasons." The "egg finder" award went to Ed Oliver "who has the uncanny ability to find nests hidden in a 6- square-foot part of the beach so we could relocate them to safe ground." She noted that the last thing a mother turtle does before heading back into the Gulf is cam- WAVES BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB Social Club Open House! Cal (41 75M60 (If- FISH TALES WELCOME We'd love to hear your fish stories; and .pictures are welcome, too. Just give usa call at 7787- 7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach;_ TIe Islander ouflage her nest. Rookie of the Year turned out to be plural Sue Spigel, Marlene Killian and Pam Weaver, who were "diligent beyond belief" in their first year as Turtle Watch vol- unteers who patrolled the beach in weather fair or foul, every dawn, looking for nests made overnight. Only three nests remain on Anna Maria Island beaches, all of them at Coquina. They may hatch momentarily, Fox said. They are the last holdouts of 94 The last of the 2005 turtle nests on Anna Maria Island are due to. hatch .any minute now. Islander Photo: Paul Roat nests this year, about half the nor- mal crop. The 91 nests hatched so far have sent about 3,000 hatchlings into the Gulf, nearly all of them loggerheads. The total is somewhat low,, Fox said, due to inundation of many nests by stormy weather and to raids by raccoons until they were controlled with heavy screening over nests. Additional details may be ob- tained by calling 778-5638. Bradenton Beach tops Coastal Cleanup With 110 volunteers clearing 1,470 pounds of trash from beach and bay, Bradenton Beach would have won the weekend's Coastal Cleanup if it had been a contest: It wasn't, though, and the real winners were the newly cleaned communities and the birds and marine critters saved from who knows what, no longer endan- gered by that particular trash. Other totals, from Yvette Little of the sponsoring Keep Manatee Beautiful: Holmes Beach, 46 volunteers picked up 700 pounds. CAPTNS 0 Charter Boat MAGICI" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed Anna Maria, 67 volunteers, 578 pounds. Palma Sola Causeway, 88 volunteers, 805 pounds. In the Manatee County part of Longboat Key, the north end, saw 33 volunteers picking up 300 pounds. Smokers contributed most of the garbage, Little said, in the form of cigarette filters. Otherwise, plastic lids and'soda straws and monofilament fishing line were heavy contributors to the junk pile. Next on the calendar of volunteer trash-clearing is the Great American Cleanup April 22. O0 F RM i c O,. SLIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING - 4 CAPT RICK GROSS I ~ (941)794-3308 . 1/2 DAY & FULL DAY CHARTERS Catcher's Marina-5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach S visit geocities.com/captrickgross' *' S S O A ' REEL FAST CHARTERS Charter only for the best * 4 hours * 8 hours * Weekends * Week trips * Covering the West Coast and Bahamas ^ A i -_a.. . Departs from Galati Marina I Captain Gi6enn4 Cb~i~1 9#kTTS-17 O $1-fl3-5 900 .......... PAGE 22 E OCT. 5, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Island Real Estate lone team with perfect record By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Island Real Estate won two games last week to remain the lone team with a perfect record in the Anna Maria Island Community Center's youth soccer league. The Division II team destroyed Harry's Continental Kitchens on Sept. 28 before winning a 6-4 shootout over winless West Coast Strf Shop on Friday to close out soccer for September with a six-poilftlead in the Division II standings. Previously undefeated Air & Energy ran into a determined Danziger Allergy & Sinus squad which .. .. ....... .- GREAT VALUE! HOME WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighborhood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. Short walk to the beach and just steps from your boat; Great winter residence or investment/ renovation potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. BRADENTON LOT 53x118 lot on Riverview Boulevard. Views of.the river and convenient to everything. 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Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. ^^^^^^^^KvTT. a' -lj^~~jj^B|I^'B!yt|l was looking for its first victory of the season. Danziger came out on top by a 3-0 score over A&E, which proved to be mortal minus the high-scoring brotherly duo of Joel and Adam Hart. Division I boasts one undefeated tearfi in Mr. Bones, but Bones only earned one victory and had three ties, putting them five points behind first-place LaPensee Plumbing. Longboat Observer and West Coast Air Cofditioning are t\ o point back. \\hile ReMax Gulfstream Realty holds down last place.. n) team with Ben Valdivieso'must be reckoned with, so don't count out ReMax just yet. On Sept. 28, Valdivieso showed why Division I ReMax must not be overlooked in a 5-5 tie with Mr. Bones. Mr. Bones opened up a 4-0 lead midway through the first half. Austin Martin opened the scor- ing for Mr. Bones when he carried the ball up the left side and hit a beautiful left-footed shot from an im- possible angle to give Mr. Bones a 1-0 lead. Three minutes later, Sean Edwards found space on the left side as well. He cut back against the grain and curled ANNA MARIA ISLAND SiiiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC WONDERFUL WESTBAY COVE 2BR/2BA condo. Light, bright corner unit with view of green belt, close to pool. Ceramic tile, shutters and glass enclosed lanai. Near shopping, doctors, bank and restaurants. Excellent residential complex. $399,900. GULFFRONT WATERS EDGE 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo. Fabulous view of Gulf and gorgeous walking beach. Turnkey furnished, updated, ceramic tile. Excellent mid-island location. Pool, secured lobby, under-building parking. One of the Island's finest locations. Call to see. $995,000. SPECTACULAR BIMINI BAYFRONT HOME 4BR/3BA home. 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The second half saw Valdivieso notch two more goals, while teammate Matt Bauer found the back of the net once to earn a 5-5 tie. Austin Martin scored the lone second-half goal for Mr. Bones, which had to be disappointed after holding such a commanding lead. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE I DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! I r THOISANrDS OF HOM.IES ONE ADDRESS WWW.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM S. *.... w.-.,- sa .L .y '" PERICO ISLAND. Maintenance free 2BR/ TWO STORY 4BR/3.5BA home w/caged 2BA patio home! Open floor plan, heated pool. Extensive remodeling cathedral ceilings, fireplace, private pool makes this home nearly new! in a courtyard setting. $409,900. Lisa Gorgeous kitchen, all new flooring, Creech, 748-6300 or 228-8712. 513561 m int rinodelPd bqth ti699'90nn -*. A4 -. 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Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 506922 STUNNING WATERFRONT 3-4BR/3.5BA HOME w/50FT boat dock at Riviera Dunes. Outstanding boating community on the Manatee River. $1,899,500. Peggy Horlander, 932-7199 or Jody Shinn, 705-5704. 511814 Sa g r : | ( ".i g Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious, open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master suite on main floor, Tile floors, screened lanai and a large open deck great for tanning! Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Trpical Broker Realtor 725-1074 poperties THE ISLANDER 5 OCT. 5. 2005 0 PAGE 23 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Division I (ages 12-14) Longboat Observer tied West Coast Air Condi- tioning for second place in the standings thanks to a 5-4 victory on Sept. 30. Blake Wilson led the way with two goals, while teammates Celia Ware, Forest Schield and Kyle Aritt each added one goal for the Observer. West Coast Air Conditioning's Martine Miller led all scorers with four goals in defeat. LaPensee Plumbing won its only game of the week to vault-into first place by two points, thanks to a 4-3 victory over second-place Longboat Ob- server on Sept. 26. Joey Hutchinson led the way with a pair of goals, while teammates Heldino Gomez.and Adina Dicus each notched one goal in the victory. Kyle Aritt scored two goals to lead the Observer, which also received one goal from Celia Ware in the loss. Mr. Bones and West Coast Air Conditioning battled to a 2-2 tie on Sept. 26 in Division I soccer action. Cory Wash scored two goals to lead Mr. Bones, while Broderick West notched two goals to lead WCAC. Division II (ages 10-11) Paulo Fonseca found the back of the net four times to lead Island Real Estate past West Coast Surf Shop with a 6-4 final score on Sept. 30. Austin Wash added two goals for IRE, which improved to 5-0 in the standings with the victory. Stephanie Purnell scored a pair of goals to lead the Surf Shop, which also received one goal apiece from Jerry Mayer and Giorgio Gomez in the loss. Island Real Estate foreclosed on Harry's Conti- nental Kitchens on Sept. 28 with a 7-1 victory keyed by four goals from Chandler Hardy. Paulo Fonseca, Mallory Kosfeld and Austin Wash each added a goal to the victory total. Daniel Pimental scored the lone goal for Harry's in"the loss. Pine Avenue Store rode a hat trick by Alex Hall to a resounding 4-1 victory on Sept. 27 over Harry's Continental Kitchens. Pine Store also received a goal from Jake Rappe to complete the scoring in its win. William Brusso avoided the shutout for Harry's with one goal in the loss. Division III (ages 8-9) Cannons Marina defeated Danziger Allergy & Sinus 3-1 on Sept. 29 for its first victory of the sea- son. Hunter Parrish notched a pair of goals to lead the way for Cannons, which also received one goal from Max Monuese in the victory. Danziger Allergy & Sinus was led by one goal from Andrew Crowton in the loss. i i. r i i I ,i -.i - I r iA "~t; f; ;sF LY 1i Duncan Real Estate's Kaleb Smith cuts back as Barnes Walker defenders Miles Fischer and Anna Albers challenge for the ball during instructional league soccer.action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy Joel Hart poured.in five goals and Trevor Albers j-a -' . added one goal as Air & Energy pummeled Mike - Norman Realty 6-0 in Division III soccer action at the Center. Danziger Allergy & Sinus infected Air & Energy with its first loss of the season on Sept. 27. Josh Zawistoski scored two goals to lead the way for ~ - Danziger, which also received one goal from An- - drew Crowton in the victory. Horseshoe news Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Ron Pepka of Bradenton is clearly on a roll. At the conclusion of the Oct. 1 horseshoe action, Pepka had cap- tured his 18th consecutive victory. 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Not age-restricted. $287,000 PERFECT SUNSETS AND AWESOME DIRECT GULF VIEWS from this second floor turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA condo. Building eleva- tor, undercover parking, heated pool and private beach. $679,000 NORTH BEACH VILLAGE! Beautiful 3 BR/2 1/2 BA townhouse with two-car garage. $618,000 SALE PENDING BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEWS from this 3BR/2 1/2 bath townhome at Bermuda Bay Club. Just $724,900. SALE PENDING Great time to get your property on the market! If you want the best... I'm your Gail! S Ieblro 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE e EHOLMES BEACH. REAL ESTATE COMPANY SALE AT NIKI'S Gifts & Antiques: Shell, abalone jewelry 40-70 percent off; all sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off; select gifts, collectibles, art, crystal, vintage jewelry, furniture 30-70 percent off. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Open seven days 9:30 a.m.-5.p.m. (941) 779-0729. GARAGE SALE 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 8. Bookcases, office set, upright freezer, small appli- ances, furniture, prints, fishing and boating equip- ment. 604 Foxworth, Key Royale, Holmes Beach. MOVING SALE 9 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9. Contents of 2BR Westbay Cove condominium must be sold. 600 Manatee Ave. W., Unit 118, Holmes Beach. MOVING-IN SALE: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7-8. Upscale furniture; contents liv- ing room, dining room, bedrooms, kitchen, lots of neat stuff. 114 White Ave., Holmes Beach. LOST CAT: MAINE coon with white paws. Has medical injury with sutures under front leg. Lost in area of 71st Street, Holmes Beach. Answers to "Bootsie". (941) 730-1086. Your Island Gelaway! i....I 2BR,1BA. light, S .. bright, wonder- 1 ful water views! 4 "Quiet park aJ setting, Doat access. Fish, sunbathe, dine or shop nearby. Paradise is yours now! Two-week minimum rentals. $425,000. Call Laura McGeary, S941-704-3708 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc MLS Latitude 27 propetrt Management. LLC Ourfamily seeing yourfamily CHARTING NEW LEVELS OF SERVICE Annuals Seasonals 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941.387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com Kil:e % REALTOR. EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS WE ARE A ONE-STOP SHOP Market knowledge (product and pricing) Database for multiple listing and FSBO's Knowledge of local and state land-use and building codes. Feature Key Royale Canalfront Lot- Exclusive. $795,000 VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS 101 Palm- New Luxury Gulffront Villas Perico Isles- 3BR/2BA, community pool, clubhouse, exercise room 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com *www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com ,I n is i~ u F' : ..: lt ,' ir-- I GREAT NORTH END LISTING! ls *3BR/2BA with large screened i lanai, two-car garage just m ,, minutes from the beach and the / ~-I"., Rod 'n Reel Pier! All new S Italian porcelain tile, great open -.`' --' floor plan! Must see! $879,000 Great buildable lot on the north end! . One of few available! $495,000 M1 ANNUAL RENTALS: 2B/1B completely redone, ready to move into on the north end! $900/month. Call Sue Carlson -.. 941-720-2242 An Island Place Realty - 411 Pine Ave, Anna Maria Sue Carlson REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized 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. THE ISLANDER. The'best hews on Anna Maria Island since 1992. Looking for a local Prudential Palms Realty agent in your area? Call Michelle Musto today at M l ( Prudential Palms Realty S941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com ********** *. * **. ******** SBAYVIEW DUPLEX! * * .'h.i .. .Jl' ..iuplc :..m; .-. viLt h l.,t ,_ocr,.s r-it[ o:r, .air" : *. -_er4 Ba.1 Enl,:i.' r-v .-_, open1 * l* home.v mai h 4BRu ,BA l r -r' * * main dupl: C.,r. rl tr. .:u i, * " 1 IBA SOr c.r,,d at 1969,000 *. ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS * * Super opportunity to own Island business! . Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. * * .; :. Deborah Thrasher l^l RE/MAX Excellence ".- i S' .(941)518-7738 * i(941) 383-9700* DebMThrash@aol.com * ********* **************** ******* .t l-Bay Realty 5309 'te f S.na Ma riah 34S17 -' Tropical Sunset Spacious turnkey.furnished 2BR/ 2BA condo just steps from the beach!! Pool, rooftop sundeck, storage, covered parking, and'a great rental history with no restrictions!$599,000. ,Call,Jeyse Brisson Broker/Associate, GRI (941) 713-4755 Center Soccer standings Team Won Division I (ages 12-14) LaPensee 3 Observer 2 West Coast AC 2 Mr. Bones 1 ReMax 1 Division II (ages 10-11) IRE 5 Harry's 2 Pine Store 2 Surf Shop 0 Division III (ages 8-9) Air & Energy 4 Mike Norman 2 Cannons Marina 1 Danziger 1 League Sept. 23 Tie Points as of Lost 2 2 .2 0 3 0 3 2 4 AMICC Soccer League schedule Date Time Team vs. Team Division I (ages 12-14) Oct. 5 7:15 p.m. Mr. Bones vs. Observer Oct. 10 6 p.m. ReMax vs.. Observer Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. WCAC vs. LaPensee Division II (ages 10-11) Oct. 5 6 p.m. Oct. 11 7 p.m. Division III (ages 8-9) Oct. 6 6 p.m. Oct. 6 7 p.m. Oct. 11 6 p.m. Harry's vs. Surf Shop Pine Store vs. Surf Shop Norman vs. Danziger A&E vs. Cannons Danziger vs. A&E Instructional League (ages 5-7) Oct. 5 6 p.m. B. Walker vs. Sparks Oct. 5 7 p.m. Tropical T&E vs. LPAC Oct. 6 6 p.m. M. Stanley vs. LPAC Oct. 6 7 p.m. Rotten Ralphs vs. Tropical T &E Oct. 11 6 p.m. Bistros vs. Sparks Oct. 11 7 p.m. B. Walker vs. Ralphs TIHE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 P PAGE 25 Island students advance in punt, pass, kick competition By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Third- through fifth-grade students at Anna Maria Elementary School have been participating this fall in the National Punt, Pass and Kick Contest '' - during their physical education class. The competition offers boys and girls the oppor- tunity to compete, matching their skills in punting, passing and place-kicking a football. Each partici- pant receives a certificate and ribbons are awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winner of each group. A combined total of the three skills is used to de- termine who advances to the sectional competition - at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton, which will be held - at 1 p.m. Oct. 9. This year's winners in the boys divisions are -- Joel Hart (ages 8-9) and Elijah Pellegren (ages 10- 11). In the girls divisions Kyla Nipper (ages 8-9) and Hailey Dearlove (ages 10-11) will move to the next round of competition. This is the second year Dearlove has advanced "_ to the sectional competition at G.T. Bray Park. Winners at the sectional competition will ad- vance to the final competition, which will be held prior to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game. AME students who finished second and third in their age groups include Anthea Rokop, Gussie Lardas, Reina Glavan, Sam Azmi and Christian Elston (ages 8-9); Kaylee Harrop, Kayla Aritt, Cliff Pascal, Taylor Smith and Mike Dolan (ages 10-11). Key Royale Golf news Cindy Mansour shot an even-par 32 to capture the two shots back of Mansour with a pair of 34s. Class A, ladies low-net golf competition on Sept. 20 Class B winner was Sally Keyes with a 35 that at Key Royale Club. Mansour also won the tee-to- placed her two shots ahead of Rose Slomba, Markie green half-handicap conpetion as well. Nancy Ksiazk and Jean Tourt. Nancy King managed a Grimme and Tootie Wagner finished tied for second, chip-in on number nine. Punt, pass, kick winners Hailey Dearlove, Kyla Nipper, Joel Hart and Elijah Pellegren are the top candidatesfrom Anna Maria Elementary School advancing to the sectional punt- pass-and-kick competition at G.T. Bray Park Oct. 9. The competition is sponsored by Pepsi and the Na- tional Football League. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com STRAIGHT TALK I believe that Real Estate is a business that requires clear communication. If you appreciate someone who believes in talking straight, give me a call today. Find out why I am one of the area's leading Real Estate professionals. cole Skaggs Island Specialist ParadiseRealty.com 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-4800 Toll Free: 800-237-2252 TeamParadisel @aol.com Simply the Best S - Carl I Matianne Lisa Rochelle Sall. OVER 350 RENTALS From elegant luxury on the Gulf to cute little bungalows on the bay, we've got them all Big & Small. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman 941-778-6696 Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC WWW. MIKENORMANREALT.OM HOLMES BEACH Lakefront Village Green Condo Large "D" Model, 1,803 sf, 2BR/2BA, two-car W -, garage. -$299,900, OPEN HOUSE (650) 714-5966 1-4pm, Oct 8 & 9 6813 7th Ave.West When's the last time you tasted coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? Tlien Lslan(ler Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive PHONE 941 778-7978 FOR STRAIGHT TALK ON SELLING ISLAND PROPERTIES CALL THE ISLANDERS, CHRIS & JOHN I 1- I.' I 1- 4 1 i l i' L " I IIrllll, I..-I,! I,.]l I, .*',t-, l.i tI,, r,-l k S349.000 CAL CHRIS & JOHN -" At 778-6066 ISLA NlD -^ c' REAL ESTATE M 1MM HH1HIInI~~lMa . WATERFRONT .ACREAGE -": " ..-- ... .. :. . Approximately 6.3 acres of secluded old Florida bayfront, almost 900 feet of shoreline on pristine Terra Ceia Bay. Spectacular sunsets. There's nothing like it left on the Suncoast. Truly one of the very last opportunities to build that quiet, secluded, boatable, waterfront estate you've always dreamed of, Old Florida living, yet very near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, 1-275/1-75 interchange, ten minutes from St. Pete, and just 30 minutes from Sarasota and Tampa International Airport, For sale by owner. $1,900,000. Call Jeanne at (941) 721-7974. (3 points for win, 1 point for tie) .. I - 1 PAGE 2G6 OCT. 5, 2005 A THE ISLANDER PTCot IneAEL I Cn ue o1FOHC' In in ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call (941) 922-0774. FREE to good home: two male tabby cats, two years old. Neutered, declawed, shots. (941) 730-6163. RV: 2002 ROADTREK 190 Versatile. Fully loaded. 14,000 miles. Call (317) 873-3307, e-mail docfornd@aol.com or see details at http:// www.rvtrader.com/rvdetail 110025.htm 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. 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. FISH FOR REDFISH, Snook and Trout with InshoreSlam.com Captain Jim Savaglio. License, bait and tackle included. (813) 477-7657. 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. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE equipment operator. Full or part time, $9/hour. Call John, (941) 778-4598. Drug-free workplace. PART-TIME OFFICE receptionist at local area S motel. Phone (941) 778-2780. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. 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. Residential and commercial mortgages. - Private money available for those 1hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 502 72nd Street Holmes Beach PAGE 26 [] OCT. 5, 2005 [] THE ISLANDER SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and in- termediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified.. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. -, AMY GORDAN ,, REALTOR Dedicated to service Expertise in.renovation and rehabilitation properties. SIsland, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. 5 The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 1I501 Gulf Drive North-BradentonB*each BUSY BISTRO hiring full- or part-time hostess and servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply to Chef Damon, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. HELPER WANTED for landscape and property maintenance. Call Chris, (941) 778-2837. HOTEL ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND seeks assistant manager: Full-time, hands-on assistant manager to facilitate all aspects of the hotel's management and staff. Must be a self-starter and computer literate and have at least three years in hotel management. People skills are a must. Send resumes to PO Box 1384, Holmes Beach FL 34218, or e-mail rickyrobertsl 2@hotmail.com. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE supervisor for condo complex in North Longboat Key. Year-round, full time. Hours may include some Saturday work and availability for emergencies. Candidate must be dependable, friendly, honest, energetic and be able to follow-thru on tasks and take initiative. Compensation based on experience with lodging possible for single person. Position is.available now. Call (941) 383-5454 for job description, application and interview time. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. I"~ Want personalized service while you buy or sell property this summer? Let N Carol help make you dream come true. 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton (941) 751-1155 (800) 778-8448 Visit our Web site at www.floridamoves.com r REA ETAEAN AMARIAAN CORTEZ BEACH Welcome to a one-of-' ... .- a-kind bay front paradise! Custom home L located on the south end' of Anna Maria Island iust one block from the Gulf! This stunning residence features creative use of natural materials, light and color blend together to create an authentic work of art. Highlights include a boat dock. courtyard with spectacular water wall and open pool, private ard separate guest quarters. 360- degree water vews from the office hide- away. SAR#271645 Offered at $2,450,000 1 iV KEY ROYALE Million dollar bay panoramas can be ONLY ONE LEFT! yours! Take advantage of this incredible Anna Maria HOLMES BEACH Brand nev. Key W'e.t Island opportunity. Full bay view lot in very desirable island-s[tle home A ith tropical pool. community. Fully landscaped and ready for new open desin. high end custom ninlrths. custom hoirre Boat dock allowed MAR#510291 3 Br. 2 Ba Completed in 3 months Incredible Value! $1,850,000 MAR4506840 Offered at $791,000_ Virtual Toarrs & Photos www.skysarasota.com SKY I Sothel INTERNATIONAL IeSol .I1/1, yo l Terry Iayes by's R '")302-3100 I.- .,L"01 thelc 10Ll in ,r a Gid rsaL 2BR/2BA with stack washer/ dryer. Enjoy 1;,: the large heated pool! Super central Holmes Beach location. Turnkey furnished. Makes a great rental! Offered at $869,000. We Still Have Some Great Vacation Rentals Available, Too! For more details call Gatyle simpyson schulz... BROKER/ASSOCIATE Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 401-8 Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 L- toll free 1.800.772.3235 Swww. im anderison realty.com m' jim@ i ma nderson rea lty. com mm NEED A BABY-SITTER, pet-sitter or dog walker? 13-year-old eighth-grade 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. DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs. Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends. Zach, (941) 779-9783. PRIVATE DUTY LPN: 30-year Bradenton resident. Excellent references. (941) 795-8112, leave message. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gardens,, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excel- lent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports,.cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air con- ditioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage- disposal, other household iteins. Honest, depend- able: 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. CO W M 94)71115 - i~ds8lib iSI i,. -~-- THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 U PAGE 27 AAF I D -, *Cntned. -TMCotnud AN ARDN.onine CUSTOM MARINE FIBERGLASS: Mobile unit. Exterior, interior. Structural, painting and gel-coat repair. 25 years experience, all work guaranteed. Licensed and insured. USCG registered. Jim Hathaway, (941) 713-5462. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. CLEANING BY HELENE: 30-year Island resident, great references! Weekly, biweekly. Call for a free estimate, (941) 730-4477. PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island.since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. HOUSE AND CONDO CARE! Handyman. Watch your place, fix things. Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key. Call, fax, Wern, (941) 778-1040. E-mail wernerhoecker@yahoo.com. 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. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS handyman service. Odd jobs: packing, moving, hauling, cleanup, minor construction, painting, yard work. Pickup truct avail- able for moving and cleaning. How may I help you? (941) 306-9767. SUNCOAST CLEANING SERVICES seeking new clients for window cleaning. Family owned and operated. Great references. (941) 722-4358. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. - JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. GARY WOOD LAWN service and landscaping. Also, light tree work. Call (941) 812-7273. HOLMES LAWN MAINTENANCE and Phil Brewer Tree Service: Serving the Island's yard needs with total lawn care! Call us today. (941) 812-9146 or 545-4770. 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. Is- land references. Bill, (941) 795-5100. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad - for as little as $20.00! Call Rebecca or Nancy 778-7978 The Islander www.islander.org FLAMINGO CAY- Single family 3BR/2BA canalfront home with pool. Under complete renovation. Chance to pick floor and wall coverings. MLS# 13084. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker 545-9591 eves. 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 g SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941-) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 -4 II As NEWLY REMODELED! 'IE~ , Beautilul 3BR,2BA elevated home. ' overlooking natural mangrove canal, in the village of Anna Maria. Spacious, open floor plan, splil ' bedroom design, high cathedral -' ', ceilings, woodburning fireplace with coral stone mantel, granite countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances, tiled floors, walk-in closets, screened lanai, and wooden deck overlooking brand new pool. Brick paver patio surrounding pool. Priced at $875,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com SThe bsten Team' S Professional REALTORS representing " j .A buyers and sellers with Heather Absten, P.A. Honesty, Jennifer Absten, P.A. 941-807-4661 941-345-7002 He3therAbsten@yahoo.com l JenniferAbscen@msn.com Results! DEVELOPER WANTED! Build two land condos on a 13,728 sf lot. Room for large units and two pools. Rent out duplex until you are ready to build. 4BR/3BA, large kitchen, recently renovated, plus 2BR/1BA with covered parking. $849,000. GREAT VALUE! HOME WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP ..Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighbor- S-: ,. hood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. SShort walk to the beach and just steps from youi- S boat. Great winter residence or investment/renova- tion potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. RARE FIND IN ANNA MARIA! - Cute and ready to be lived in! Enjoy island liin.' ' just three blocks from the beach and the bay.in the l heart of Anna Maria. Walk to everything! Nicely Ii ' remodeled, custom tile work in bath room. beautiful tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings a.nd i much more. Tons of charm! Must see! $765,51001i IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE / 3BR/2BA custom home just 2.5 blocks from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac. Very well maintained, | .B large bedrooms, master suite with dual showers, l'll I 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. S ulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. 5309 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 74/{ ,e ^twwte t Ime ^1 ... .. .: PAGE 28 0 OCT. 5. 2005 N THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy'S Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of aerice Quality & Dependable Service. SCall us for your landscape 778*.1345 and hardscape needs. tLicensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 -- : Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist -.. Replacement Doors and Windows -. ----.. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References ___ Lic#CBC056755 WAGNER REALTY , 217" ( TcII. NO). 'll Il.AI)IN'i'ON I ('I, t'L 217 HAQOLD (SMALL REALTORo Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 f ( E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com *.,., 1Z11 SCREEN SIT I IE11 RESCREENING POOL CAGES, LANAIS, ETC. Free Estimates 3-Year Warranty with Complete Rescreens We use only professional equipment and #1 quality Phifer screen MC & Visa Accepted Financing Available We service all makes/Flat rate pricing Free replacement estimates Indoor air quality-UV, Hepa, Duct sanitizing Maintenance (941) 746-4191 OCEAN-AIRE CONDITIONING, INC. CAC1814449 ~otha~ydw Anyone can take a picture. A professional (C(l -4._'Et creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941-778-2711 www.jackelka .Cco, * ******* ******. ** WATERING RESTRICTIONS : Rules in effect for Manatee County: > Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days * a week. 0 >- Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M): Tuesday and Saturday. >- Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z): Wednesday and Sunday. -0 Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir- * rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.) 0 Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long as they use a.hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the car on the lawn to wash!) > Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al- lowed for ten minutes daily. Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit- ted any day. Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmuid) toll-free: 1-800-423-1476. o ***O ** Or ****O *************** O JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294.' KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home.lmprovements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and resto- ration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. In- sured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. 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 is too large or too small. References., 20 years experience. (941) 538-3520 or 448-1956. CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Call (941) 795-1947. Lic#RR0066450. TWO DUDES with tools: Tile, trim, cabinets, painting, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. 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. TOM'S WINDOWS/Metro Home Supply Inc. Professional-grade doors, windows, hurricane protection, siding, soffits. Sales, service, repair. Visa/MasterCard. (941) 359-3799. THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 518-3316.or 778-6898. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. . Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA villa with two-car garage, sunny private end unit, close to Anna Maria beaches and stores. Nicely furnished. Nonsmoking. Available now or as winter rental, two-month minimum. Call owner, (941) 387-9702. 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 1BR/1BA, beachhouse with greatroom and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. Rent weekly to annually. No pets. (317) 873-3307. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. COMMERCIAL SPACE: 1,600 sf on Gulf Drive, next to Holmes Beach shopping center. Available now. (941) 778-2694. NEAR BRADENTON BEACH: 1 BR/1 BA furnished apartment. $750/month, includes utilities. Month to month lease. References. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. BEACH LIVING: Furnished 2BR/2BA. $1,800/ month, utilities included. (941) 505-1962. BIMINI BAYFRONT HOME with beautiful views! 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. $1,800/month. Call Gabe Buky, (941) 374-5772. WATERFRONT: SAN REMO condo, 2BR/1BA, annual/seasonal. Furnished, on canal with dock, nonsmoking. Rates dependent on length of stay. (941) 794-8368. SEASONAL: HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/1BA ground- level duplex, completely furnished. One house from the Gulf. No pets, nonsmoking. (8.13) 689-0925, or e-mail HLMSBCHRNTL@.COM. LUXURIOUS VILLAS, enchanting gardens: seasonal or weekly rentals. 1 BR/1 BA or 2BR/2BA, conveniently located. (941) 778-4636. www.islandgardenvillas.com. ANNA MARIA, GULF beach. Beautiful 1BR apart- ment open for season. Second floor, fully equipped, tile shower, queen-size bed. (941) 778-3143. kjupyiYllIIU IVicdltldi ; %Syndicated Content 1 Available from Commercial News Providers" r 4 MM HM I M n I E EN I ti 1e 5' ALS ontnue * * * . * '* * * * - * * * * * *0 * * * * 0* 0' * 0 1 0* 0 * * 0 * 0. * 0 ISANDERCASSFIDS RETAS otiue-RNALSCnine- HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 2BR/2BA on canal. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. (941) 778-7039. SANDPIPER: 55-PLUS. Seasonal 1BR/1BA, steps to the beach. $1,200/month. Also, 2BR/1BA, $1,400/month. Nonsmoking. (775) 338-9492. NEW ULTRA LUXURY Gulffront condo in Holmes Beach: 3BR/2.5BA, everything top-of-the-line. 2,000 sf. $2,500-$2,800/week. Call Mike, (866) 869-0824. www.mcbproperties.com. PALMA SOLA 2BR/2BA townhouse, turnkey furnished. Pool and boat dock. $550/week, $1,250/ month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: November 2005-April 2006. 2BR/1 BA or 3BR/2BA, either way. 1,750 sf home, ground-level with carport, living room, dinette, washer/dryer room, family room, patio. A real beauty and just 200 yards from Gulf! From $2,500 to $3,500/month. Nonsmoking, no pets. (813) 690-9762. 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. OFFICE SPACE for lease: Anna Maria, perfect location on Pine Avenue. Up to 1,500 sf. Close to shops, pier, etc. Please call owner for details, (941) 779-1044. IMMACULATE 2BR/2BA CONDO in adult community, Bradenton. Half mile to Gulf, unit faces pool with canal view. Fully furnished, cable TV, full kitchen. Three-month minimum $2,250/month, de- posit, required. (336) 210-7804 or (859) 653-8436., PERICO BAY: 2BR/2BA bright and quiet ground- level turnkey villa with all amenities. Annual, $1,100/ month plus utilities, or seasonal $3,000/month, utili- ties included. (508) 790-4645. E-mail a.desmarais @comcast.net. WESTBAY COVE: Beautiful ground-floor condo. 2BR/2BA, newly redecorated, washer/dryer, pool, tennis. Available October, November, December 2005, and May through December 2006. New York (914) 238-3711, or e-mail Sbokos @ aol.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: Charming 2BR/2BA elevated duplex in Bradenton Beach. High ceilings, clean, one block to beach, no pets. $875/month. (941) 778-4665 or 725-2549. 2BR/1 BA BEACH house, totally furnished, only 1.5 blocks from Holmes Beach. $550/weekly. (949) 813-4900. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: Beachfront condo, 2BR/2BA, fully equipped. Anna Maria Island, Florida. Available all year. (317) 873-3307. ANNUAL ANNA MARIA 2BR newly renovated near Rod & Reel Pier. $800 month. (941) 778-6088. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL rental: 1BR/1BA apartment, one block to Gulf and on Lake LaVista Bayou. One person, non-smoking, pet possible. $745/month. Call (941) 778-9158. ANNA MARIA CANALFRONT: 2BR condo, turnkey furnished with private .boat dock across from bay. Available Oct. 10 to Dec. 10. $1,000/month. (941) 778-4451. SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8- person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA home, Anna Maria, huge garage, deck with bay view, $1,400/month; Gulffront condo $2,100/month; 2BR/2BA riverfront condo $1,250/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate. (941) 778-2307. franmaxonrealestate.com. HOLMES BEACH annual/seasonal. $1,600/$2,100. Elevated 2BR/2BA. Quiet area. Furnished. 1.5 blocks to quiet beach. Go see! 304 63rd St. (941) 356-0334. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. SEMI-ANNUAL: Anna Maria Gulffront 3BR/2BA furnished home. Unique, nautical decor. Garage, washer/dryer, balcony, gas fireplace. Utilities included. $3,000/month, six-month minimum. (941) 776-1789. SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201. 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. HOLMES BEACH: IMMACULATE 3 BR/2.5 BA cul-de-sac home with three-car garage, workshop and rec room in a quiet Holmes Beach neighbor- hood. $2,450/mo. Unfurnished.7-12 months. Call Heather at Gulf-Bay Realty, (941)807-4661. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: Beautiful executive home, 4 BR/2BA two-story, two-car garage, large kitchen, great floor plan. Available 7-12 months. $2,150/month. West Bradenton seasonal: 1BR/1.5 BA condo close to beaches, pool, washer/dryer, newly renovated. $1,400/month. Call Heather at Gulf-Bay Realty, (941) 807-4661. BRADENTON BEACH: Newly remodeled 1BR/1BA suite with full kitchen, fully furnished, one block from Bridge Street, three-minute walk to beach. Sleeps four only. No pets. Available weekly, monthly or seasonal.- (941) 776-3696 -or e-mail bjustin628@tampabay.rr.com. - -- -- -------------- ----------------- ------ ---- ---------7 HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. SWeaccept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by Direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). SCLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $10 for up to 20 WORDS. 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YVONN HIGG 77I-77I S James King Painting & Renovation For all your home improvement needs (941) 778-8431 Licensed & Insured The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 Junior's Landscape & Maihitenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. :.S mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup...:' -p' Call Junior, 807-1015 - ,, - JELDIWEN. WINDOWS DOORS Impact Windows and Doors S A,- -. Ex(lusive Disiribulor Wealherside. LLC i'r. r ,,, i Based in Holmes Beach S' :; call Bob Slicker I k l m 941-447-0103 S-I | # .. 1 . 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Online edition: www.islander.org HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next class: Oct. 24 Train in Florida *National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com PAGE 30 0 OCT. 5, 2005 U THE ISLANDER I S A E CASFI D ANNUAL CONDO: Martinique North, fifth floor, 1BR/1.5BA, Gulffront. Condo approval required. No pets, no smoking. Annual single-family: unique 3BR/2BA north-end home, 2,600 sf. Just steps to the beach. Pool coming soon. No smoking. Lawn and pool service included. Call Mike Carleton (941) 737-0915, or Smith Realtors (941) 778-7077. WATERFRONT 2/3BR/2BA cottages with sunroom. Seasonal rental only. (941) 779-9074 or (941) 587-4675. gwalker43@hotmail.com. SUNNY SHORES: Large 2,000 sf, two-story duplex with garage. 2BR/1BA, Close to beach. $800/ month. (941) 792-9005 or cell (941) 962-8181. GREAT CORTEZ LOCATION: Largest 1BR/1BA end, ground-floor condo. Patio, pool, tennis, fitness, laundry, gated, luxury, no pets/smoking. $850/ month. (941) 807-3201. TEMPORARY MONTHLY ISLAND rental, possible annual. Furnished 2BR/1BA includes most utilities. One block to beach or bay. $875/ month. (941) 807-5449. ANNUAL RENTALS: Gulffront condo, $2,100/ month; 2BR/2BA riverfront condo, $1,250/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. STEPS TO BEACH: 1BR/2BA, courtyard, very clean, tile floors, kitchen, cable, etc. $495/week plus tax. Call (941) 778-1098. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. NORTH ANNA MARIA: Adorable cottage with views of the bay! $425,000. Please call Maureen, Green Real Estate, (941) 778-0455. One of the biggest names b in mortgages is right in your own backyard. V W y/ihe n iou chois-ie Chaseu "7iL ': VV are g. 1.r1r,[cd bn ,.d1: a;. r '.ic L pr-d1.:n,.,iered 1 t, ,n d ,,th e N anorn sl [op mortg~g'e lender. : i tl er_ :ke Ron Hayes .ho c' are lmi iar i th anid dediae[ .,-,.,r local o.. mmnrrv. ONH S,,,. h,[.' er \our mrrtgaRON H ES needs fi ed ru[e. adiusiable ai.e. |umb,,. go\ern-i- n r[, ;ill Ron L .J! 'i[ j,, i t; c-r c rnul[a!n-in i[ *, 1 941)1-61-9808 124- hours or 18001) 5i9-8025. L2CHASE t limp uC~r ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY includes real estate and owner's separate living quarters. $729,000. Call Fred for details. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $850,000. (941) 779-1512. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Duplex, 2BR/1BA and 1 BR/ 1 BA with garage, one block to beach, large corner lot. For sale by owner. Great rental history. $720,000. Call (941) 685-7756 for appointment showing. WOODED LOT ON Wares Creek: 1 BR/1 BA mobile home on large wooded lot with fruit trees and fence. Central location, room for pool and lots of room for RV or boat storage. Dead-end street with 125 feet on Wares Creek. Possible rezone for "best use" PDR. Five units. $118,000. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. FAMILY COMPOUND: Centrally located in Braden- ton on private lake. Consists of one new 5BR/ 2.5BA, 3,200-sf .home; one 5BR/2BA older home; 1BR cottage; separate building lot. $1,100,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. LONGBOAT: UNIQUE 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, located on the north end in historic village. Has 400 sf main bedroom suite with sun deck,'wet bar, wine cooler, 15-foot ceilings and lots of French doors-and private entrance. $739,900.-Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090.. DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE home: Land owned, 2BR/ 1.5BA, computer room, deck, furnished. Five miles to beach. Royal Gardens, Lot 39, 6904 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton. $98,900. (941) 795-7340 for appointment. COMPLETELY RENOVATED ISLAND home blocks from beach and local shopping. Fabulous pool! R-2 zoning. Call Barb at Old Florida Realty, (941)792-0902 or 962-1298. Reputation ~ sources ~ esuts ,- qw-3,111I NN" Stunning 2BR condominium. White, sandy beach and romantic sunsets welcome you. home to paradise. Offered at $950,000. HIN 7. -,..-' -. T .- -.; -. New4BR/3BA condo close to beaches and shopping. Gated.community. Offered at $269,000. Sales Rentas oPropcrtj Ma emnnt ;^k 'Team Pinnacfe " . 877-469-475 a. " *i^ L.. 11 teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com Br n Pat Palmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.comn John Luchkowec WATERFRONT HOMES FOR sale: Ruskin riverfront 3BR/2BA with stunning view of bay. In-law apartment, boatlift and .five-acre lot. $679,000. Jim Grannon at Paul B. Dickman Inc., (813) 610-3485. WATERFRONT: SPECTACULAR views from living room, guest bedroom, office, deck. 2BR/2BA, partially furnished doublewide, 12-by-10-foot patio. 55-plus. Colony Cove, Ellenton. Pets allowed. $27,900. (941) 729-3660. HIDDEN LAKE CONDO: Brand new, move in now. No long construction wait. Large 2BR. $337,000. Call Bobye Chasey, Chasey Realty. (941) 713-1277. WATERFRONT: COLONY Cove, Ellenton. 2BR/ -2BA turnkey furnished. 55-plus, marina, pools, pets OK. $27,500. (941) 721-4890. HOME FOR SALE by owner: Canal home, concrete block, 3BR-2BA, two-car garage. Terrazzo floors, Casablanca ceiling fans all rooms, 40-by-20-foot pool. 509 77th St., Holmes Beach. $875,000.,(941) 778-9333. OPEN HOUSE: 208 Palmetto Ave., Anna Maria, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. 2BR/2BA, short block to beach. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. OPEN HOUSE: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. 129 52nd St., Holmes Beach. $925,000. Huge 4BR/ 2BA, four-car garage. Upgraded. Re/Max, Lisa Helmer, (941) 720-4704. NORTH CAROLINA GATED Lakefront Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. Never before offered with 20 percent pre-development discounts, 90percent financing. Call (800) 709-5253. LAND & LOTS Supply+Demand=Florida Land Boom! Cheap 1/4, 1/2, 1 Acre Lots. 5-10-13-20 Acre Parcels. Highlands, Hendry, .Hardee,: Okeechobee. Aask for Lawrence (800) 796-6569. ff Kimberly L. |. Clark, P.A. 941-447-988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities wwwA~,michRaeit'~uls~F.- aun -1der.com Kimery~ar~mihalsuner.co. -,tip BUYING, SELLING, RENTING? WE CAN HELP! 6S ANNA MARIA ELEVATED HOME- S'Great location, great beach access! Built in 1 986, updated interior, 1,751 sf under roof, Sr 52x110 lot, two decks, enclosed garage and S- lots of storage. Turnkey furnished, as 1 vacation rental and booked for season! SListed at $745,000. ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS! The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3 SAcres with direct access to Terra Ceia Bay 1 It".' .and over 355 feet on the water. Site .... developed with eightunit motel with coastal S" living appeal. Enjoy the quiet lifestyle of Operating a quaint waterfront motel or de- -..wa i '- ; : velopthe property withfuture land use Res- 6. Intoductory asking price $1,400,000. Call for Frank,Migliore (941) 778-2307 or Stephanie Bell (941) 920-5156 9B SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS I THE ISLANDER 0 OCT. 5, 2005 M PAGE 31 IS L A -. -- a I -. -D -S RelEsae u-o-taeCotnudRelEsae u-f-tteCntnedRalEtaeOu-f-tteCntne GRAND OPENING SALE! Lake Bargains! Water access from $34,900 with free boat slips. Pay no closing costs! Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 & 16. Huge pre-construction savings on beautifully wooded parcels at 34,000 acre lake Tennessee. Enjoy unlimited water recreation. Surrounded by state forest. Lakefront available! Excellent financing! Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 658. NC MOUNTAIN CABIN on mountain top, view, trees, waterfall and large public lake nearby, 2BR/ 1BA. $175,000. Owner (866).789-8535 www.NC77.com. TENNESSEE -NEW LAKESIDE community. Spectacular homesites from the $30s. Private boat slips, limited availability. Close to downtown Chattanooga. Lake access from community. Call to- day: (866) 292-5769. ASHEVILLE N:C. AREA- Mountain homesites. Gorgeous riverfront, river view and wooded privacy homesites. 1+ acres from the 40s. Gated community with amenities. Call today: (866) 292-5762. COASTAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA Large wooded water access, marsh view, lakefront, and golf-oriented homesites from the mid $70s. Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. (877)'266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. EAST TENNESSEE PROPERTIES: Sold and financed by owner. Log homes, lots and acreage near Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. Call Ricky Bryant (423) 623-2537. COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA Waterfront! 3+/- Acres, $99,900 Beautifully wooded parcel on deep boatable water with access to ICW, Atlantic and sounds. Prime location close to town. Paved rosds, underground utilities, county water. Excellent financing. Call now (800) 732-6601, ext. 1405. WHITEWATER LIVING in the smokies. Gated waterfront community riverfront and mountain views available, prices starting low as $46,900. Final phase limited lots call now! No closing costs, buy direct from developer, save thousands $$$. (800) 559-3095, ext. 327 .www.rivercrest.com *Some restrictions apply. WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS- Extraordinary home Sites in gated Fall Branch Estates. Wooded lots, Panoramic mountain views, from $60k. Current phase: Pre-Construction pricing. (877) 774-3437. www.RidgesLife.com. NC-MOUNTAINS: 10+ Acres from $39,900. Grand opening Oct. 22-23. Spectacular long-range views! Near Blue Ridge Parkway and Boone. Excellent financing, roads and utilities. (800) 455-1981, ext. 210. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA mountains cool air, views, streams, homes, cabins, acreage. Free brochure of mountain property. (800) 642-5333. Realty Of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. escape the heat in the cool beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for Free Brochure (800).841-5868. MOUNTAIN LAND for sale by owner. Beautiful mountain views in North Georgia. 1.5-3 acre parcels. Commons area on trout Stream. Call (706) 636-2040. ALL STEEL BLDGS! UP TO 50% OFF!! Engi- neered for Hurricane Coast! Ship Factory Direct for quick delivery. 24x30 Up to 100x200! Call Eddie now! (800) 499-6401. BUILDING SALE! "Last Chance!" 20x26 Now $3955. 25x30, $5700. 30x40, $8300. 40x60, $12,900. Many others. One end included. Pioneer (800) 668-5422. INVESTORS: GREAT MONEY MAKER , Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week Income will exceed your expectations. One year old 5BR/5BA: Enjoy the .. ... convenience of an indoor elevator and S.. outside spiral staircase. Beautifully 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. Two canalfront condos side by side. One 2BR/1.5BA and one 1BR/1BA. www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor. An e H 1ber, ReaLto (941) 713-9835 Two deeded boat docks on sailboat water. Both for only $700,000. SurTdN GRoUP REALTY SUTroN GROUP REALTY :-% "-"- 100 STEPS TO THE BEACH at the north WONDERFUL TIFFANY PLACE- view of end of Anna.Maria Island. Rent out this the Gulf from lanai and beautifully iz Blandford home with new roof installed in 2001 or furnished. Updated from floor to ceiling with SalesAssociate build your dream house to include amazing granite counter top and wood cabinets. Miami Beach. FL views of the Gulf. $990,000. MLS# 511680. Exceptional design and colors. A statement of perfection. $810,000. MLS# 508208. Ri. rd h_. em vi :. ... ..._-,I KEY ROYALE WATERFRONT Enjoy BRAND NEW HOME only two blocks to smooth sailing or boating from this canalfront beautiful Gulf beaches and close to shop- Alan Galetto home, or cool down in your pool, relaxing on ping, restaurants and marina. 3BR/2BA, two- Broker/Associate the large, tropical lanai. Home has open floor car garage. Exceptional floor plan with fine Rochester. NY ,plan and ceramic tile.floors throughout, office/ details like an elevator, bamboo flooring and den can be third bedroom, two-car garage and granile .coLunienops Sun deck and room ijr dock with.boat lift. $899,000. MLS# 511191. back-yard pool $849.000 MLS# 509772 FABULOUS WESTFIELD WOODS HOME- Inside has 3BR/2BA, fireplace, family room, screened lanai with hot tub, attached garage and fenced-in yard. Move right in! Mariann Correll$313,000. MLS# 511560. 3 i -,,.,=n RECENTLY REMODELED ISLAND DUPLEX Close to the beach, shopping and marina. 2BR/2BA each side with wood deck and large carport. One side has been seasonal rental and is turnkey furnished and the other is an annual renlal Great location, no need lo do a mting, lus1 enjoy! $649,000 MLS# 510878 WATERFRONT PERICO BAY CLUB - Beautiful gated community with many amenities, minutes to the Gulf beaches. 2BR/2BA upstairs Osprey model with vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the screened lanai with beautiful waler views. Turnkey lurnished. $349.000 MLS# 512511 BEAUTI-UL 4BH/3BA view to ade Jor or the Tampa Bay and beach only steps away.. New roof, siding, doors and windows. Master suite with luxury spa bath and walk-in shower and two balconies overlooking the beautiful seaside location $1,200.000 MILS 508799 aft h 4- r 3BR/2BA TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO in Gulf Ironl complex Feaiures include Granile counlenops in kilchen and balr, 9.5 lool ceilings, healed pool and elevalor $1.499.000 MLS3 504823. FURNISHED MODEL in La Casa Cosinera Wake up ic sounds : of me ieaguii and a vieve of the Gull from this brand new te.irach condo home Large pool $1.475 000 Chri, Shw &1 John van Zardt I' ... ... ' OPPORTUNITY TO BUY a .weii-.elalh.ned LUXURY 2BR .BA ,:rdna turnkey i-.er.'o:.e company ,r;:.e- .CLustomrs are lurnisrned arnd Ecai:h a.C .- Brand primarily :rn Anna Mana islanr'd and LongtLoal siainies apliances: vailk.n .'oels Ke\ Pro:viding m.anagemeneniL Er.uces i9wn Screened porcr arnd granile counter lops care. vericle mainirenance. riame-vwaltc-and Outside includes isring pier and healed housekeepingl Over 100 cients goodwill. p:,oil $719.000 MLS# 502603 .. equipmnrrie and good references $279 000 r., ,, MLS# 511607 r Bob Finro Wen3 oldti Sm A n."..~1 ~WI~ .-.:- .. ..~... ap~a~k~ki~unn --r~irr~l~apllrar~IF ~1 PAGE 32 0 SEPT. 28. 2005 0 THE ISLANDER w - -- V "Copyrighted Material Svndicated'Cbnte-nt. J Available from Commercial'News Providers" ..- . ,a~p c- Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. I WAGN IER REALTY wgMins Peop HaeM we 5u 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com 'fatined 1,0pe tr/ --ftie leekc PENINSULA AT RIVIERA DUNES Absolutely gorgeous 4-5BR/3.5BA waterfront home with tranquil views of the Manatee River. 12-foot ceilings, large open kitchen with granite counter tops. three-car ga- rage, screened lanai. Gail Adams, 722-2246. #509666. $1,699,000. A RARE FIND Anna Maria Gulffront lot. Becky MAGNIFICENT RIVER VIEWS Incredible PANORAMIC RIVER VIEWS Spectacular PANORAMIC BAYIRHUN I raoulous Bayviews Smith or Elfi Starrett, 778-2246. #504998. sunsets! All from completely remodeled Key custom 3-4BR home overlooks the Manatee from this updated 3BR/3BA residence on large $2,000,000. West-style home. 4BR/3.5BA, 3,000 sf. Large River and Bradenton skyline. Wrap-around corner lot with 110 feet t-frntage on the bay. pool and cabana with exercise room. Boat dock' porches, Maple floors, 18-foot ceilings. A 2332 sf of living area, open floor plan. Dock/lift. JaneTunsworth. 761-3100. #510511.$1.650,000. music see! Jane Tinsworth. 761-3100. Dave Moynihan. 778-2246. #51.1366. #509120. $1.495,000. $1,395,000. auuin caEAn VILLI. E..u- ounuuIIIiIIUInI lownnomes on Anna Maria Island. Eight Key West- sryle units with 3,300 st under root. 3BR'2 5BA. Iwo-car garage Designer rumished, Gulf ard Day ,iews with beacni access Slan Rulstein. 727 2800. #510225 Siarling at $1,249.000. ESSENCE OF TROPICAL BLISS Eleganly casual 3BR'2BA Island home only a lew steps 10 1he beach Frencn doors open onio a large seclude tropical yard Berry Arnold. 761-3100 #512612 $999.999 DIRECT GULF FRONT Fabulous Gull view! LIFE IS GOOD when white sand beaches are Furnished 2BR/2BA lop-lloor end unii wilh onlr Eips Iromn your door and your home is a additional windows Covered parking and pristine 28R,2BA condo in a eiachironi complex! great walking beach. Weely rental OK. Dave Karen Dva. 778-22-16. n512655 $750 000 loynrnan. 778-2246 #513253. $989 500 I i I I -e a I ** - 4N*48P |