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SSkimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map this edition, page 18.


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"The Best


News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992"


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Helping hands at crash scene
EMS workers struggled without success to save the life of a 77-year-old Bradenton woman last Thursday
morning after the vehicle she was driving was struck by an SUV and a delivery truck. The accident took place
at the intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 789 (Manatee Avenue West and East Bay Drive). At the
far left is the driver of the truck, who was not seriously injured in the crash. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


One dead, two injured in


Holmes Beach crash


A 77-year-old Bradenton woman died last Thurs-
day around 10:45 a.m. after the car she was drii\ ing was,
struck by a Suzuki sport utility vehicle, then a delivery
truck at the 1Manatee Avenue-East Bay Drive intersec-
tion in Holmes Beach.
According to Holmes Beachpolice, Mary Moore,
77, of the 6500 block of 10th Ave. W. in Bradenton,
was driving her 2002.Saturn westbound on Manatee
Avenue and attempted to make a left turn onto East Bay
Drive with a permissive green light. The vehicle turned
into the path of the eastbound Suzuki driven by Maria
Bertram, 41, of Holmes Beach.
The Saturn was struck by the Suzuki, sending it
into the path of a 2002 International delivery truck

Nov. 8 is Election Day
Voters from all three Island cities will go to the polls
Tuesday, Nov. 8, to decide a number of issues.
In Anna Maria City, electors will choose three out of
four candidates for city commission. Incumbents John Quam
and Dale \ oodlIljnd are being challenged by political new-
comers Jo Ann Mattick and Christine Toilette. Polling loca-
tion is at city hall, 10005 Gulf Drive.
In Bradenton Beach, electors will vote on 13 charter
amendments, plus a non-binding question on Islandwide con-
solidation. Polling location is at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.
In Holmes Beach, voters will choose three out of four
candidates for city commission and vote on the consolida-
tion question. Incumbents Rich -Bohnenberger, Don
Malone\ and Patrick Morton are challenged by David
Zaccagnino. The city polling location is at Glora Dei
Lutheran Church, 660i8 Masrina Drive.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more informa-
tion on the election issues, see inside.


driven by John Williams, 34, of Bradenton, who was
westbound on Manatee Avenue.
The delivery truck then collided with the driver's
side of the Saturn and pushed it off the road onto the
northwest corner of the intersection.
Moore was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bertram and Williams were transported to Blake
Medical Center in good condition.
Later, Bertram said she was traveling west on
Manatee Avenue at the intersection when Moore turned
in front of her, striking her vehicle. Moore then backed
up directly into the path of the oncoming truck.
Police said no charges have been filed and the ac-
cident is still under investigation.


Volume 13, No. 52 Nov. 2, 2005 FREE


Development


moratorium


coming in


Anna Maria
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Expect lawyers and big developers to be out in
force at the Nov. 15 Anna Maria City Commission
meeting.
That's because commissioners at their Oct. 27
meeting approved the first reading of a one-year mora-
torium ordinance banning new subdivisions seaward of
the coastal construction control line. The second read-
ing will be Nov. 15.
Mayor SueLynn pointed out the moratorium ap-
plies only to subdividing property, not to a currently
platted lot where an owner may build or rebuild.
The measure comes at a time when the city is faced
with increasing pressure from developers who want to
assemble enough parcels to create an acre or more of
land that would allow them to build six or more
Gulffront homes.
Commissioner Dale Woodland ,lid ithat in light of
the devastation to Gulf coast cities caused by Hurri-
canes Katrina and Rita, the moratorium is partially for
the safety of the city. He also noted the city has a re-
quirement to regulate its buffer zone and the compre-
hensive plan states the city will encourage development
away. from the coast.
City Attorney Jim.Dye noted the moratorium is
fairly broad-based as the definition of subdividing in-
cludes lot splits.
The commission is adopting the moratorium now
as city planner Alan Garrett and Dye prepare an ordi-
nance creating an overlay district for development sea-
ward of the CCCL.
Commissioner Duke Miller advised Dye and the
mayor to get a second opinion on the overlay district
ordinance. "We've already had attorneys advise us to
be careful," he said. "I don't want the city to become
the next Bert Harris," he added, referring to the Florida
property law that allows property owners to sue city
Governments if certain governmental actions harm the
future value of a property.
"We are going to be hit with an onslaught of law-
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'Ouch' just
kidding!
The Rev. Harry
Parsell, pastor of the
Episcopal Church of
the Annunciation,
hams it up for the
camera while receiv-
ing aflu shot at
Publix last week.
More than 300 shots
were administered by
Maxim Health Sys-
tems at the store in
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years claimed Miller. "I just want to be comfortable."
A second opinion is "money well spent."
The commission agreed and Dye will have another
land-use attorney present Nov. 15 to give his opinion
of the draft overlay district ordinance.
SueLynn said she would like the overlay district to
be in place within 60 days.
In other business, the commission approved by a 4-
1 vote the property debris mitigation ordinance that
requires property to be secured during emergencies
such as a hurricane. The ordinance primarily affects
buildings under construction during an emergency.
The commission also agreed to have Tom Wilcox
of Baskerville-Donovan Inc. apply for a multi-phase,
multi-year grant of $1 million from the Southwest
Florida Water Management District.
Donovan, who attended a recent Swiftmud semi-
nar on grants along with Miller and Woodland, said he
had identified three drainage projects Swiftmud was
likely to approve for a matching grant. While the city
is not likely to get funding in one budget year for all
three projects, Swiftmud would "probably" approve a
phased project, with funds coming in three consecutive
years for the three projects. The city already has one
Swiftmud grant for the Gladiolus basin project.
The three projects in order of priority in the grant
request are the North Shore Drive/Jacaranda basin; the
Crescent Drive/Gulf Drive basin; and the South Bay
Drive basin.
City resident Margaret Jenkins, however, asked
about Chilson Avenue, which she said has a serious
drainage problem. The project has been on the capital
improvements priority list for a number of years, but
never gets done, she said. Now, she indicated, two
neighbors have died and she's 82 years old. "I'd like to
see it get done before I die," she said.
Commissioners pledged to look at having the
$25,000 project at their next worksession.

Line of credit
After more than three years of wrangling and sev-
eral "no" votes, the commission voted unanimously to


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Scott Hirsch has become acting president of the
Anna Maria Island Privateers, succeeding Gregory
"Shiprek" Davidson, who died Oct. 17.
Hirsch had been vice president of the civic and
charitable organization.
He takes over just in time to ramrod the first mul-
let smoke of the season and to inaugurate the group's
new smoker. That event will be Nov. 12 at Publix at
Holmes Beach, 3900 E. Bay Drive.


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one as could be made and still be modern, a spokesper-
son said. "It's sure to be better than the old one, won't
have a lot of holes and dents in it."
The sale will start at 8 a.m. and continue until the
mullet is all smoked and sold, said the spokesperson.
And that may not be long, since for this breaking-in of
the new smoker, the Privateers will use only 350 pounds
of fish.
They obtain the fresh-caught mullet from A.P. Bell
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establish a line of credit for capital improvement
projects.
The city needs to show Swiftmud where its match-
ing funds will come from. In addition, the city can now
proceed with all its road resurfacing projects at current
prices, rather than waiting several years when prices
would likely have increased significantly.
The mayor, who first proposed the idea of an LOC


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Outgoing Anna
Maria City Com-
missioner Carol
Ann Magill received
a plaque from
Commission Chair-
person John Quam
and the city at the
commission's Oct.
27 meeting for her
service to the city
the past two years.
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seeking re-election
and the Oct. 27
meeting was her last
as a commissioner.
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several years ago, said she would have all the necessary
paperwork for the commission at its Nov. 15 meeting.
That meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, as nei-
ther the mayor nor Dye would be able to attend Nov. 17.
Commission Chairperson John Quam also an-
nounced that the organizational meeting for the new
commission following the Nov. 8 election will be at 7
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State: More right of way on Gulf Drive Meetintqs


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
A survey of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach
by the Wilson Miller Inc. engineering firm has brought
some good news to the Scenic Highway Committee
Corridor Management Entity.
Members learned at their Oct. 25 meeting that the
Florida Department of Transportation has more right of
way than is presently being utilized, said Director of
Public Works Dottie Poindexter.
In fact, there's enough "extra" right of way to build
the proposed Gulf Drive sidewalk along the property
line and put in some plantings and dividers in various
locations. And there's enough room to widen the
southbound turn lane at the Gulf Drive-Cortez Road
intersection and wide some portions of Gulf Drive.
But the survey also found that there are a number
of "minor" right of way encroachments along Gulf
Drive, particularly pavers and plantings at various con-


dominiums and motels.
If the city proceeds with building the sidewalks as
planed, the DOT would require that the encroachments
be removed, she said.
"But the problems are fairly minor," Poindexter
assured the committee, and some are being dealt with
by Code Enforcement Officer Ed Mc Adam.
In other business, the CME agreed to support a
letter Poindexter is sending to the DOT regarding con-
cerns she has with several DOT projects planned for
Gulf Drive.
The CME also made a recommendation to send a
letter to Manatee County Administrator Ernie Padgett
outlining its objections to placing a new lifeguard sta-
tion and training facility on the north end of the east
side of Coquina Beach. The CME and Mayor John
Chappie believe strongly the facility should be built at
the south end on the east side, near the present boat
ramp there.


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Islander Photo:
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Anna Maria City
Nov. 2, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting
on comprehensive plan.
Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Park Avenue neighborhood workshop.
Nov. 10, 7 p.m., city commission organizational
workshop.
Anna Maria City Hall,
10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
Nov. 2, 1 p.m., city commission work meeting on
project manager position description, planning fee
proposal and building charge proposal.
Nov. 3, 3 p.m., city commission "shade" meeting on
Beach Development Corp.-Island Inc. lawsuit.
Nov. 3,7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:
Pier discussion, invoice approvals, consent agenda
and commission reports.
Nov. 10, 6 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting
on newsracks.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
Nov. 2, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee
meeting.
Nov. 9, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,
708-5800.

Of Interest
Nov. 8, Election day for all three Island cities. Polls
open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations
Center meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach.

Holiday closures
Governmental offices in Anna Maria City, Braden-
ton Beach, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key will
be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of
Veterans Day.


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Anna Maria candidates different, yet similar


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
The four candidates in Anna Maria for the three
seats available on the city commission in the Novem-
ber elections expressed a variety of viewpoints on is-
sues at The Islander candidate forum Oct. 26. Incum-
bents John Quam and Dale Woodland are seeking re-
election, while political newcomers Jo Ann Mattick
and Christine Tollette have also entered the race.

Parking
The candidates were in general agreement on the
recently enacted ordinance governing parking along
beach access-zone streets.
Quam said he was "positive" the ordinance would
be workable, but observed there is no "right plan" for
the entire city. He also noted that alternate side of the
street parking was first proposed in 1975.
Woodland said he also supported the plan and said
it was a "tremendous occasion" for the city, because
prior commissions and committees had been unable to
compromise on the issue.
Mattick said that the current plan was "better than
nothing," but was concerned there will be "difficulty"
when the signs change from one side of the street to the
other. She was not in favor of resident-only parking.
Tollette said it will be "interesting to see what hap-
pens in the season," when more homeowners and visi-
tors are in the city. However, any plan is better than no
plan.

Comprehensive plan and
retail-office-residential
Candidates were asked their opinion on a change
in the proposed comprehensive plan to restrict new
construction in the retail-office-residential area along
Pine Avenue to just one floor of office or retail and one
floor of residential.
Woodland said his issue was with intensity and
density. He could support one floor of retail or office
space and one or two floors of residential area. ROR


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property owners should be able to utilize the current
37-foot height restriction for new construction.
Mattick said she favored the property rights of
owners and those who invest in ROR property should
not have to "sacrifice" a retail-office floor. She said it
was "ridiculous" to have just one floor of office-retail
and one floor for a residence. Owners in the ROR
should be able to have one floor of retail-office and two
floors for a residence.
Tollette also said she had "no problem" with the "2
over 1" concept in the ROR. It doesn't make "eco-
nomic sense" to have just one floor for office-retail.
However, she-said, all new construction should fit in
with the city's appearance and architecture as a beach
community.
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The city is studying the establishment of an over-
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line to halt a developer from acquiring enough parcels
to have an acre or more of land, then build a subdivi-
sion with six units per acre.
Mattick said that just like in the ROR, she was a
"property rights" person, and would need "more infor-
mation" on the overlay district proposal before reach-
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Tollette, however, said she agreed.with the concept
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of an overlay district to control further development
seaward of the CCCL. Nature iS adding more and more
land to the beach and she said she "couldn't imagine
the city losing Bean Point" to developers.
Quam said he favored a "moratorium" to prohibit
further construction beyond what is currently in that
area. He noted there is a safety issue with living so
close to the water and the city is supposed to "discour-
age" more development near the coastal zones because
of the potential for hurricane damage and flooding.
Woodland again referred to intensity and density.
He supported the proposed moratorium, noting the city
should not be increasing density seaward of the CCCL.
"It's a very important issue for our city," he observed.

Density per acre
Regarding any restriction on density seaward of the
CCCL, Tollette said that she was not an expert on what
the city can legally do to halt development and sug-
gested the city obtain "a very good attorney."
Likewise, Quam said he would defer to the opin-
ions of the city planner and city attorney.
Woodland said he was "comfortable" with the cur-
rent density requirements in the land development
code, while Mattick said the city needed to be "clear"
in its comprehensive plan on density. She would not
favor increasing density.

Building height limits
Candidates were asked their opinion of building
height limits.
Quam said he was not in favor of a proposed 27-foot
height restriction, but would like to "avoid" the 37-foot
high "boxes" that are being constructed. He suggested the
city could consider a larger setback for the top floor.
Woodland said he would listen to the proposal, but
was not in favor of such a change for non-conforming
lots. He also would like to have the top floor as some-
thing "other than a box," and would support the city
"encouraging" flexibility in design.
Mattick likewise disagreed with a 27-foot height


restriction for such lots. It would create "disparity"
because owners of conforming lots could build to 37
feet, resulting in a larger house than a neighbor on a
non-conforming lot.
Tollette agreed it was "unfair" to saddle owners of
non-conforming lots with such a restriction. She would
also encourage property owners to design a new house
to look like something "other than a box." The city
should allow "creativity" in new construction.

Capital improvement projects.
The candidates were asked their view on the city
borrowing funds now to start construction of the esti-
mated $1.6 million worth of capital improvement
projects needed in the city, as opposed to the city just
taking what it can find in each annual budget for capi-
tal improvements.
Woodland-said the city should look first to what
grants are available for stormwater drainage projects
from the Southwest Florida Water Management Dis-
trict. He is, however, "softening" his stance on borrow-
ing for road projects, but the city does "not have a good
track record" on recent road repair efforts. Once the
city has "credibility," he could support borrowing
funds for the remaining projects.
Mattick observed that if the city had borrowed the
money a few years ago when the idea was first dis-
cussed, the project costs would be considerably less. "It
makes no sense to put this off. I think we should bor-
row the money to do this," she said.
Toilette said the city should never have allowed its
roads to deteriorate to such a poor condition. Many are
a safety concern. Money can be borrowed at 3.5 per-
cent interest and the city should proceed with funding
to do the projects as quickly as possible. To delay will
only cost the city taxpayers more money in the long
run.
Quam said he favored a line of credit for the city
to do the roads and drainage projects now, then spread
the cost over seven to 10 years. "This will get the roads
done and get us started on drainage."

Administration oversight
All four candidates were asked their opinion of the
current mayor-city commission form of government


TIE ISLANDER U NOV. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 5
enacted two years ago that separated the mayor from
the city commission.
Woodland said he was "comfortable" with the cur-
rent system, adding it was "better than it was before.
It's a good system" of government.
Mattick said that there appears to be "too much
adversity" between the commission and mayor and the
mayor receives "too much flak" from the commission.
Tollette said she favored establishment of an over-
sight committee to review the work of the mayor's
administration and report to the city commission.
Quam, however, said he as comfortable with the
status quo. "The commission is policy, the mayor is
administration."

Consolidation
Candidates were asked their opinion on the recent
proposal to allow the Anna Maria electorate to vote in
a non-binding referendum on whether or not they
wanted the city to proceed with studies on Island con-
solidation. The commission decided not to place the
referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Mattick said that her belief is that it's "valuable"
to gain the opinion of the voters and the referendum
should have been placed before the voters. "There was
no reason not to since the referendum was non-bind-
ing," she said.
Tollette said that one reason she decided to seek
office was when the commission turned down placing
the referendum on the ballot. "I would have allowed the
citizens to have a voice."
Quam said he would favor a referendum on a study
on consolidation of services among the three Island
cities, but he was opposed to consolidation.
Woodland was also opposed to consolidation. He
said he had changed his mind on placing the referen-
dum on the ballot after attending town hall meetings
where the public had expressed no interest in a vote. He
did say that any consolidation vote should include a
"City Bill of Rights" to ensure each city retains what
elements it wants.

Islandwide manager
Mattick expressed interest in an Island manager as
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Ensure our comprehensive plan provides
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Opinion

3 out of 4 in 2
Electors in Anna Maria and Holmes Beach have
choices for city commissioners with three seats up in
each city and four vying to be the top choices.
Bradenton Beach didn't see a race this year, with
only Janie Robertson running' for the vacant seat left
when. a short-term appointed commissioner left the
city. She will be sworn in on Nov. 22 with Mayor John
Chappie and Commissioner John Shaughnessy, both
unopposed.
In Anna Maria, two incubents face two challeng-
ers. It's refreshing to find new faces new attitudes
- interested in serving the city.
And finally, after months (years?) of wrangling on
issues, we've seen compromises from this commission.
There's reason to hope that with one new voice, the
"party" can continue.
Incumbents John Quam and Dale Woodland will be
well served with the addition of Jo Ann Mattick or Chris-
tine Toilette, but we were most impressed with Toilette at
our forum. Her background of community service and
willingness to seek solutions with thoughtful insight and
oversight can serve the city best at this time.
In Holmes Beach, three incumbents hope to return
to the commission, with second-time challenger David
Zaccagnino putting in a serious bid. He's looking into
the future with a.younger mindset. He's smart, delib-
erative and energetic. It may be his time.
Both Don Maloney and Rich Bohnenberger have
much in the way of governmental experience and wis--
dom to offer the city, and Pat Morton, having just fin-
ished his first term as commissioner, also wants to con-
tinue the "good work."
The choice is a tough one, and the city stands to
come out the winner in this election with any of the
foursome, each willing and eager to serve.
In other election matters, residents in Bradenton
Beach and Holmes Beach have, at last, and in spite of
Anna Maria depriving its electors a choice, a vote on
whether their respective cities should study further the
concept of government consolidation.
Shame on Anna Maria commissioners for not al-
lowing their residents a voice on the matter. The non-
binding referendum on consolidation deserves a "yes"
to get to the meat of whether there are tax savings and
efficiency in a better, professionally managed govern-
ment of our-future.
Bradenton Beach also has a great deal of items on its
ballot with regard to charter amendments a matter
mostly of housekeeping all worthy of a "yes" vote.
Don't forget to vote Nov. 8.


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Vote for your future today
In the City of Anna Maria, tomorrow is here today.
This is an appeal to every resident and property
owner in our treasured jewel of a city.
A group of very dedicated volunteers and your
planning and zoning board, aided by one of the most
qualified planning consultants in Florida, is putting the
finishing touches on updating our city's comprehensive
plan.
The importance of thi' state-mandated process
couldn't be over-emphasized. If you cate about pre-
serving this most-unique-of-all island communities, it's
time to listen up, understand what's happening, get
involved, and to take a stand.
The comprehensive plan addresses virtually every
issue impacting the future of your community. One-
hundred percent of the future ordinances and land-use
regulations must comply with this plan. The direction
set forth in the plan takes precedence over all future
legislation. For instance, if our plan says we shall re-
strict development in one form or another; but a future
ordinance says otherwise, that ordinance is essentially
null and void. Further, the comprehensive plan takes
priority in any disputes that may arise over actions of
any future city commission with regard to interpreta-
tion of laws, making laws or extending variances.
What can you as an individual do?
Attend the upcoming hearings and support the
efforts to preserve what we share and the reasons we
came here in the first place.
If need be, shout down those with an agenda to
the contrary.
Take special heed to the upcoming election and
support the candidates you think are most suited for this
task. They will be charged with finalizing a compre-
hensive plan dictating your future for many years to
come.
In a recent conversation with two other commis-
sioners, one lamented the changes in the county, spe-
cifically the meteoric development east of Bradenton,


over-building, traffic congestion, etc. The other com-
missioner said, "Ah, if only we could bring back the
past." To which I replied, "With the new comprehen-
sive plan, looks like we'll be determining our future
today!"
See you at the hearings!
Commissioner Duke Miller, City of Anna Maria

A huge success
"The sky's the limit when your heart is in it," and
the fifth annual Anna Maria Oyster Bar Charity Golf
Tournament under the leadership of John Home and his
Oyster Bar team confirms their passion and commit-
ment to making a positive difference for Island children
and their families.
Thanks to Home and his hard-working team at the
restaurant, all the volunteers, and the tremendous sup-
port of businesses and individuals, the tournament was
a huge success. The event benefits over 1,200 youths
and their families who are otherwise unable to afford
quality before- and after-school care.
On behalf of all those the Center serves, the staff
and board of directors deeply appreciate the time, en-
ergy and commitment of everyone who worked to
make this event such an incredible success. We can't
thank you enough. Because of your generosity, no child
is ever turned away from any of our programs due to a
parent's inability to pay.
We remain deeply grateful for Home and all his
team for understanding the need and making the com-
mitment required to create life-changing outcomes.
Aida Matic-Chaffee, Anna Maria Island Commu-
nity Center

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Favorites
Pictures drawn by students at Stewart Elementary School in Bradenton grace the wall at school after being selected
as winners in the "My Favorite House" contest sponsored by Neal Communities. Each of the 400 students drew a
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she believes it would save all three cities money, par-
ticularly for major projects.
Tollette said she needed to study that proposal
more before rendering an opinion, while Quam said
that while it might sound like a good idea, he was not
in favor of the proposal.
Woodland said an Island manager would not save
any money and he was not in favor of such a measure.

Summation
In closing, Quam said that if re-elected, he will
serve as faithfully as he has done the past four years.
He wants to be part of the decision-making process that


will guide the city through a revised comprehensive
plan and retain the character of Anna Maria as a city
primarily for single-family homes. He said his accom-
plishments the past four years speak for his ability.
Woodland said he was seeking re-election because
he enjoys what he's doing. "I've been dedicated and I
take this job seriously. I believe I'm always well pre-
pared."
Mattick observed that some people seem to run for
office just to "impose" their viewpoints on other
people. "I approach every issue with an open mind and
I believe in being fair and balanced" on decisions.
Tollette said she was no "expert," but she's learned
how to talk with people and how to get organized. "I
think I would make a good and dedicated commis-
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Holmes Beach commission candidates open up


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
The four candidates seeking one of the three city
commission seats up for election Nov. 8 met at The
Islander candidate forum Oct. 27 and offered some
differing and similar views on issues. The candidates
are incumbents Rich Bohnenberger, Don Maloney and
Patrick Morton along with challenger David
Zaccagnino.
Maloney said voters should look at his past perfor-
rnince to the city, noting his participation on various
c. boards and committees before his election to the
commission eight years ago. He's active with the
Florida League of Cities and serves as commission li-
aison to Waste Management Inc.
Morton is seeking his second term in office and
said he has enjoyed his first two years as a commis-
sioner. However, the commission's work is not fin-
ished. There is a need for managed growth and he will
listen to the citizens. He'd like to see the commission-
ers work together and "keep private agendas to our-
selves."
Bohnenberger has 10 years of service as an elected
official, including two as mayor. He cited his work as
liaison to the Florida League of Cities and the number
of measures he's supported on the current commission
that have improved the quality of life in the city. A
major task of the new commission will be the compre-
hensive plan review and changes to the land develop-
ment code.
Zaccagnino is seeking office because he wants to
help steer growth on the Island toward the city's vision-
ing statement. He's also concerned with growth in east-
ern Manatee County affecting the city. Other issues he
wants the commission to deal with are taxes, density
and green space.

Comprehensive plan
The planning committee is expected to recommend
that the revised comprehensive plan eliminate short-
term rentals in the single-family (R-l) areas and require
rentals to be for a minimum 30-day stay.
Morton said he's talked to many people who are
upset with the short-term rental policy established a
few years ago. There is a "need" to establish some con-
-trol, but what the planning committee is proposing is
"overkill." Businesses will close down because tourism
will be lost if property owners can no longer rent for
less than 30 days. He suggested the city "go in a dif-
ferent direction."
Bohnenberger said the city had a problem a few
years ago with a person operating a house as a motel.
That prompted the minimum seven-day rental require-
ment. Regarding a 30-day minimum rental, he said he
wanted to know the need and basis for that recommen-
dation before he could form an opinion. The city would
"probably" end up in court if it passed such a require-
ment. At this time, he could not support the recommen-
dation without "solid evidence."
Zaccagnino said the issue highlights the differ-
ences between the comprehensive plan and land devel-
opment codes and how they differ from the city's vi-
sioning statement. Should the city enact a 30-day mini-
mum rental requirement, "you would see empty houses
or an abuse of the rules." The proposal would hurt the
city's economy, he said.
Maloney said he believes "we have to do it," al-
though he acknowledged the problem with any short-
term rental requirement is how the city should police
the code. He's convinced that the city's population is
not increasing, but its social makeup is. More investors
are coming to the city looking to buy property as a
rental accommodation.

Key Royale Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation in-
formed the city last week that the estimated cost of the
Key Royale Bridge has gone up, and the city should
have at least $3.9 million available for funding, up from
$2.9 million. The city proposes to borrow the money
at a low interest rate from the Florida League of Coun-
ties and the DOT has said it will reimburse the city.in
a future budget.
Bohnenberger said he absolutely supports borrow-
ing the money. He's been trying for the past 10 years
to get anew bridge. He's afraid that if the bridge isn't
built, the DOT will eventually delete the project from
its "to do" list and the city would end up paying the


entire cost. "It's a good deal," he said.
Zaccagnino agreed. The cost of the bridge is never
going to get cheaper in the future. It's a "tough call,"
but the city should proceed and build the bridge now.
Maloney noted his longstanding objections to a
new Key Royale Bridge, noting that the DOT has said
the bridge is "structurally sound." He suggested the city
not waste taxpayer money with the estimated $125,000
in annual interest payments. That money could go to a
"better place for the greater good,".he said.
Morton said it would be a big mistake not to build
the bridge now. It's going to have to be replaced even-
tually and the commission can't burden the taxpayers
in the future with a much higher price.

Consolidation
Zaccagnino said he's spoken to between 150 and
200 people about consolidation of the three Island cit-
ies and all are against the idea. However, he believes
that some services could be consolidated, although he
noted that it "seems we are always bailing out our
neighbors."
He said the city was not "proactive" enough in
getting services from Manatee County.
Maloney said he believes it would be an advantage
for the entire Island to have a single government. While
the amount taxpayers would save is not known, he sug-
gested a "professional study" of the issue. There is no
advantage to having three governments on a small is-
land, and a single Island government "speaks with a
powerful voice." He said the cities need professional
advice on how to start consolidation, even if it's just
services.
Morton wondered if the cost of consolidation was
even worth the effort. Other Island cities, he said, don't
like the idea of consolidation because Holmes Beach
is the largest city and would probably have more con-
trol. "If it's not broke, why fix it?" he said. He would
consider consolidation of some services such as pub-
lic works and building departments.
Bohnenberger said the city has looked at consoli-
dating services such as police and public works in the
past without success. Each time, he said, he found there
was "nothing in it for Holmes Beach taxpayers." He's
against a single Island city and there's no reason to
consider consolidation of services. He's against any
consolidation.

Islandwide manager
Maloney said he's been in favor of the idea for the
past eight years. "Bring in professional management,"
he said. That was not a reflection on the Island mayors,
he said, but just a "way of doing it better."
Morton disagreed, stating that he's opposed to the
idea of an Island manager because of the size of the city
and Island. The commission and mayor can handle
what's going on in Holmes Beach, he said. An
Islandwide manager is just a "bad idea," he claimed.
Bohnenberger observed that comparisons to
Longboat Key as an example of the need for a city
manager are inaccurate because Longboat Key has
more people and provides more services, such as wa-


Islander
Publisher
Bonner Joy,
left, and
Holes
Beach Cit.
Commission
S.. candidates
SPatrick
S/ Morton, Rich
Bohnenberger;
Don Maloney
and David
S o e s Zaccagnino.
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might be a good idea in the future. Right now, the city's
mayor is doing a good job, but what happens when she
leaves office? "We need stable management," he said,
Rick Catlin













ter and sewer, to its people. In addition, the and look at




Longboat Key. People moving into the city these days
Key town manager makes about $300,000 annually finally."

pay and benefits. He's opposed to the ideas/





accommodation properties
MortZaccagnino, however, said anre one of the biggest problems
might be a good idea in thesis future. Right now,thces every year.
mayor is doing a good job, but what happens when she






"leaves office? "e need stable Islanagem." He suggested
and the city get the Florida Legislate the and look at"in-
Longboat Key. People moving into their business these daysnd mo-





tels.
want "thienberger noted that what started the spiralinglly."
taxation of businaxes and small business Our Homes" ini-
tiative a few years ago thatimitson properties-
Mortton said taxesre one f the biggest problems in
the c ity' s small business owned to others every year.
eating measure getting taxed off the Island." He suggested
bthe ity get the "best possible use," not what they become "in





actually were. There's a need for intervention by the
Legislature, or a change in the sales tax collection laws,
which create a shortfall in revenue.
Zaccagnino said the city needs a "strong voice" to
volved," so people can keep their businesses and mown-
tels.







ers shouldberger noted tonhat stheyare, not the spiraling
taxation of businesses was the "Save Our Homes" ini-






tiative a few years agoid. that limits a homesteaded prop-
ertyaxes to a maximum three percent annual increase ity.
taxes. Property appraisers turned to oth revenue genack.
eating measures andfound they could tax motels and
businesses on the "best possible use," not what they






actually were."daThere's situa need for intervention. Property
Legislature, or a change in the sales tax colletion laws,mall
which create a shortfall in revenue.





business becagnino said the city needs a "strong voice" to
nessesgo to Tallahassee and change this in danger ofBusiness own-g its
character. Change need on what they are, not the Florida Leg-





islature.
Bosible use, he said. He noted that only 9.3 percent of
taxes paid to Manatee mariCounty come backturned into the city.
commercity needs more of this revenue back.nty, boat dock
Maloney noted that the ever-increasing taxes are






creating a "dangerous situation" on the Island. Propertycon-
sideralues keep going owners of dockthat's "no valease space to the small






boat owners?
business because of the increasing taxes. Small busi-
nesses aring" rapidly and the ity is in danger of losing itsbe valu-
character. Change city needs to lookstart the practicality of allow-Leg-
ing such a measure, but at this point, there's been no

support from dock owners for such an allowance.
Zaccagnino said more marinty has are tune well"into otherstab-
commlishing the Tenterprises in Manatee County, boat dock
space will soon be at a premium. Should the city con-
sider allowing owners of docks to lease space to other
boat owners?
Bohnenberger said commercial dock space is "dis-
appearing" rapidly and a waterfront dock will be Valu-



able. The city needs to look at the prehensacticality of allow-
ing such a measure, but at this point, there's been no
support from dock owners for such an allowance.
Zaccagnino said the city has "done well" in estab-
lishing the T-end canal and Sunrise dock ordinances,
but the city needs to look at the comprehensive plan
and land development codes for any "conflict" before
it approves such a measure.
Maloney said the issue of allowing canalfront own-
PLEASE SEE HOLMES BEACH, NEXT PAGE









Holmes Beach candidates
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8


ers to lease dock space brings the city back to the need
for "attention to growth."
Morton said the city is already working on a plan
that prohibits the sub-lease or sub-rental of any dock
space that the city owns and leases directly to a private
individual.

Adding lights to the ball field
Zaccagnino said the Birdie Tebbetts Field is not
presently used enough to add lights to create extra
hours of operation.
Maloney said the question has never come up
except some nearby residents have voiced an objec-
tion.
Morton said he would support lights at the field if
usage could be restricted and the lights and activities
don't interfere with the neighbors. He would support
whatever the residents in that area wanted.
Bohnenberger said he's not received any support
from the people in that area to add lights to the field.

Summation
Morton said that the commission still has a long
way to go and get its "finger" on the pulse of growth.
He believes the city gives too many variances and
vacations. "Don't give away city property," he said.
Bohnenberger noted that he's been involved at
all levels of city government and he was instrumen-
tal in getting the Florida Legislature to change its
revenue sharing with the cities from the cigarette tax
to sales tax. He also has the "time and energy" for
another term.
Zaccagnino said that while the present commis-
sion has "done a good job," it's "time for a change."
He wants to be "pro-active" as a commissioner and
be concerned about growth in Manatee County and
in the city. He believes the city should stop granting
variances and vacation requests.
Maloney observed that with him, "You are
aware of what you get." He's looking for the voters
to "continue to trust me" as they have the-past eight
years.,


THE ISLANDER 8 NOV. 2, 2005 0 PAGE 9


Policy issues on ballot in


Bradenton Beach Nov. 8


By Paul Roat
It will be a choice of policy, not people, on the
ballot Nov. 8 for Bradenton Beach voters.
Electors will have 13 charter amendments to either
ratify or reject, plus a question on whether or not to ex-
plore the issue of consolidating the three Anna Maria
Island cities.
The consolidation issue is probably moot, since
Anna Maria city commissioners decided not to ask


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The Rev. Robb Mongiello cuddles his new addition
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Yorkshire terrier. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


voters there to answer the question. According to an
informal agreement reached between the three Island
mayors, the matter must be approved by all three cit-
ies before any further effort toward consolidation is
taken.
The consolidation matter will appear on ballots in
Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. The question
reads:
"Should the City of Bradenton Beach consider, but
without being obligated to, conducting a study or stud-
ies on the merits and feasibility of consolidating the
three Anna Maria Island cities into a single Islandwide
local government as set forth in Resolution 05-704?"
The resolution states that residents on the Island
have considered consolidation for many years and that
Bradenton Beach officials "desire to seek an indication
from the voters as to the amount of support that may
exist as to undertaking a formal consolidation process."
The "lucky 13" charter amendments approved for
Bradenton Beach electors' consideration on the Nov.
8 general election, in summary, are as follows. Voters
will be able to vote "yes" or "no" on each question.
BALLOT 1: Clarifies when charter review com-
mittee formation would occur every five years be-
ginning in 2005 and have the city commissioners
appoint the committee within 30 days and have the
committee present the commission with a report within
180 days.
BALLOT 2: Requires residency within each of the
cities four wards for city commissioners, and clarifies
language to ensure that the mayor remains a city resi-
dent while serving in office.
BALLOT 3: Clarifies language establishing com-
pensation for elected officials in the city to be in rec-
ognition of public service and not for services rendered.
The question also clarifies that any change in the an-
Snual compensation for mayor and commissioners may
be done by ordinance and, if approved, may only take
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By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Holmes Beach city commissioners were placed in
a quandary at their Oct. 25 meeting when city planner
Bill Brisson pointed out that a portion of the future
land-use map approved with the 1989 comprehensive
plan is at odds with the current zoning for that portion
of the city from the former Morland Marine property
south to Anna Maria Elementary School.
The problem, said Brisson, is that while the FLUM
says this is a low-density area, the current zoning is
Residential-2, which allows duplexes. Under the cur-
rent FLUM, a duplex owner in this area could rebuild
only a single-family home on his or her property, not
a new duplex.
But the other problem is that under R-2 zoning,
duplexes can be torn down and rebuilt to a newer stan-
dard.
"The policy [in 1989] appears to allow duplexes,"

Bradenton Beach ballot
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effect after the next election of that office.
BALLOT 4: Requires elected officials to "receive
adequate training throughout the period of their active
term of office" and that "each elected official shall
meet certain minimum continuing educational require-
-ments."
BALLOT 5: Clarifies language that calls for
elected officials to forfeit their office if they move from
their elected ward or from the city.
BALLOT 6: Increases term limits for elected offi-
cials from three two-year terms to four two-year terms.
BALLOT 71 Provides for 10 working days, rather
than 10 calendar days, for verification of signatures on
any citizen-initiated petition, and calls for the supervi-
sor of elections office, rather than the city clerk's of-
fice, to verify the signatures as being those of qualified
voters..
BALLOT 8: Provides for 10 working days, rather
than 10 calendar days, for verification of signatures on
any citizen-initiated charter amendments, and calls for
the supervisor of elections office, rather than the city
clerk's, office, to verify the signatures as being those of
qualified voters.
BALLOT 9: Provides the city clerk's office to
notify any petitioner's group seeking a citizen-initiated
petition for ordinance changes or charter changes
within 10 working days of sufficiency on any petitions,
and calls for a standardized form for any such petition
be provided by the city clerk's office,
SBALLOT 10: Calls for no building height to be
greater than 29 feet above the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency's established base-flood elevation
standard. .
BALLOT 11: Establishes that a conforming lotis
any existing platted lot of record of a size of 50 feet by
100 feet or 5,000 square feet.
S BALLOT 12: Clarifies removal of appointed offi-
cials through forfeiture, vacation or expiration of term
of office.
BALLOT 13: Establishes a number of technical
changes to the city charter.
Voting Nov. 8 will be at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive
N. The poll will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


in this area, including rebuilding of such structures,
Brisson told commissioners.
If that's the current commission policy, a minor
comprehensive plan amendment is needed to make
such reconstruction legal under the comprehensive
plan, he said.
He noted that there are 18 duplexes and only nine
single-family homes in this area.
Commissioner Patrick Morton was concerned that
tearing down and rebuilding a new, larger duplex
"changes the character" of the city and rents increase
so high that duplexes are no longer considered "afford-
able housing." This. takes the city "down a train track
to de-rail," he contended.
Brisson responded that with the increased property
values, its likely that the only people who will be buy-
ing or renting these duplexes will be "rich people."
"There's always a problem with affordable hous-
iffg on a Florida barrier island," he contended.
Other commissioners, however, disagreed with
Morton andsuggested that duplexes are an integral part
of the city's housing market and owners have to be al-
lowed to upgrade.
The commission consensus was for Brisson to draft
a minor comprehensive plan amendment for the plan-
ning committee to study and forward to the commis-
sion with a recommendation. Brisson said he antici-
pated the entire process to implement the amendment
would take about six months.

Canals
Just when the commission was hopeful that the T-.
end and Sunrise canals boat dock issue would be re-
solved with a lease to qualified applicants, City Attor-
ney Patricia Petruff noted that if the city leases dock
space to a party, the city could be liable for county
taxes on the dock.
Although the city would pass on the taxes to the
lessee, she said the city would have to pay up if the
lessee defaulted bn the taxes.
Rather than lease dock space, she suggested the ,
city say it's a "concession" or a "user-license agree-
ment" such as Manatee County has for the restaurant
at the Manatee Public Beach.
"There would be a lot of issues with a lease," she
cautioned.
Maybe, said Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger,
but just make sure that the city is not obligated to pay
taxes on a "license" agreement that involves public
property. "Be careful," he warned.
Petruff will ensure that a license agreement ab-
solves the city and the "licensee" from any property tax
obligation and return to the commission \ ith her find-
ings.

Key Royale Bridge
Commissioners voted 3-1 to authorize City Trea-
surer Rick Ashley to prepare the paperwork for increas-
ing the amount the city will borrow for a new Key
Royale Bridge from $2.9 million to $3.9 million.
The need to increase the city's loan came after the
Florida Department of Transportation told Ashley two
weeks ago that its initial estimate of $2.1 million was
too low and had revised its in-house estimate to $2.6
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By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Manatee County appears to be moving very slowly
toward a possible offer to buy Ham Jones's Seafood
Shack in Cortez.
Richard "Chips" Shore, clerk of the circuit court,
told a meeting in Cortez that the county is to prepare a
letter to Jones making clear that the county is interested
in the property but can't make an offer until it gets an
appraisal, which will hold the property off the market
for a specified time.
His position carries with it responsibility for nearly
everything of a historic nature in Manatee County. He
is a member of the board of directors of the Florida
Institute of Saltwater Heritage, the main civic organi-
zation in Cortez, and he reported Thursday to FISH on
the Seafood Shack matter.
Jones said he had given the county the right of first
refusal on the property "If someone came around
with an offer the county could buy for that price, ahead
of the offerer."
He has held the landmark waterfront restaurant off


the market since earlier bidders had fizzled, he said,
and was waiting for the county to make a move.
"I just didn't like the feeling of standing by doing
nothing when there have been others who seem to want
to look at the Shack and maybe make an offer. So I told
Chips let's set a time limit, and he agreed. I understand
he has referred it to the proper people to draft a letter."
Jones won't advertise the property for sale in the
interim, he said, but will await an appraisal and try to
set up a price with the county, then see if the county can
actually buy it.
The county has expressed interest in acquiring
the large building, its 320-space parking lot, 68-slip
boat moorage and two acres across 127th Street. The
property includes the paddle-wheel Showboat dining
and entertainment boat, which is licensed for 324
passengers.
FISH has said it would like to partner with the
county in the Shack, probably converting it to a marine
museum and wood boat-building and teaching facility,
and the county would put in boat-launching ramps,
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Forrest Bogart is arguably the loneliest man on
Anna Maria Island he's a virtual committee of
one and he's looking for help.
Bogart is the only representative on the Citizen
Advisory Committee of the Island Transportation
Planning Organization, an advisory board to both
the ITPO and the regional transportation planning
group, the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning
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Key Royale Bridge price
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10
million. The DOT said bids returned by contractors in
January would likely be more than $2.9 million, per-
haps as high as $3.9 million (The Islander, Oct. 26).
The DOT needed to know if the city still wanted to
proceed, based upon the new estimate.
The city is borrowing the money now to build a
new bridge under a pledge from the Manatee-Sarasota
Metropolitan Planning Organization that the city will
be reimbursed the funds in the MPO's 2007-08 budget.
Commissioner Don Maloney has long opposed a
new Key Royale Bridge and argued instead that the
$125,000 in annual debt service could be better spent
by the city.
In response, Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger
said his concern was that if the city didn't do the project
under the reimbursement plan, the MPO would even-
tually drop the bridge from its projects list and the city
would have to bear the entire-cost of a new bridge.
By that time, added Morton, the cost could have
doubled or tripled.
Bohnenberger added that when he was mayor in
,the mid-1990s, the MPO said it would build a new


from all three Island cities to serve on the CAC. In
recent years, though, apathy has apparently stricken
the membership to Bogart.
"This volunteer work is not very demanding at
all," Bogart said, "but I need a backup to fill in for
me on those rare occasions when I'm out of town.
Of course, if my backup wants to attend all the
meetings and be as involved as I am, that's great,
too. The more, the merrier."
For more information, call him at 779-0102.

bridge within the next few years, but never did.
"I just don't think it's necessary," responded Key
Royale resident Maloney, citing DOT engineering re-
ports that say the bridge is structurally sound.

Am South Bank
Commissioners also held the first reading of an
ordinance granting a vacation of a portion of Fifth
Street South to AmSouth Bank.
The bank has a lease on the current complex and prop-
erty just east of the Re/Max Real Estate building on Mana-
tee Avenue and wants to tear down the existing structures
and construct a 3,820 square-foot building for a bank.
Mayor Carol Whitmore commented that the pro-
posed red brick building looks too much like a build-
ing that would be found in Bradenton and asked attor-
ney Scott Rudacille, representing AmSouth, to ask the
bank if it could design something more suitable to Is-
land architecture. "Think of a different color and not
the red brick," she suggested.
Morton objected to the vacation request, noting
that once land is given away by the city, it can't be
given back.
The vacation request passed by a 3-1 vote on first
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Thanksgiving food package
order deadline is Friday
The deadline to order Thanksgiving food packages
through the SHARE program is Friday, Nov. 4, the
Anna Maria Island Community Center has announced.
Each November SHARE food package will have a
whole turkey with stuffing and all holiday table trim-
mings, and may be ordered through the Center by call-
ing 778-1908.
A package will be $19 for participants in the Self
Help And Resource Exchange program. SHARE pur-
chases food from growers and producers and packages
it for its enrollees at 50 percent savings, the Center said.
The participants also contribute two hours of volunteer
service to their communities.
Parents support group
meeting this evening
The parents support group to share problems and
solutions will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
2, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407
Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
Shirley Romberger, the Center's family therapist,
will be facilitator for the meeting, cost of which is $5
per person. To register or receive additional informa-
tion, call 778-1908.

Classic comedy 'Harvey'
opening by Manatee Players
The Pulitzer prize-winning comedy "Harvey"
will open Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Manatee Play-
ers' theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, to run
until Nov. 27.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2
p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for stu-
dents. The box office will open at 10 a.m. daily except
Sunday, or tickets may be purchased by telephone at
748-5875.
Preston Boyd will direct the play, with his cast
Mark Shoemaker, Laurie Zimmerman, Diana Shoe-
maker, Jack Eddleman, Leona Campos, Kelly
Brewster, Anna Kozak, Herbert Stump, Tim
Kalinowski, Betty Lloyd-Robinson and Jay Poppe.


Early 'treats'
The annual "Trunk or Treat" followed the 10 a.m.
service at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Oct. 30.
Parishioners decorate the back of their vans or
trunks and kids go vehicle to vehicle to get their
treats. Everyone had a great time. Pictured are
Marilyn and David Dries in their decorated van
giving treats to Eliza and Anna Letourneau and
Jasmine Rivera. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose

Kiwanians to hear
four speakers in November
The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island has se-
lected its speakers for its meetings in November. The
club has a breakfast session at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach. The November program:
Nov. 5, Bill Brown of the Sheriff's Youth Ranch
will speak on "Take Stock in Our Children."
Nov. 12, Cindy Harrison of Anna Maria Elemen-
tary School, "AME Moving On."
Nov. 19, Mike Jones of Edward Jones Investments,
"Rules of the Road on Investments."
Nov. 26, Jack Repass of the Salvation Army,
"Serving in Christ's Name."
Additional information may be obtained by calling
778-4865.


Youth auditions Saturday
for musical 'Pinocchio'
The Manatee Players will audition young singers
for the new musical version of "Pinocchio" at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Players' theater at 102 Old
Main St., Bradenton.
Those auditioning should be ready to sing a song
of their choice, said director Stan Koci. Rehearsals will
begin almost immediately for the play, which will be
presented in two performances Saturday, Nov. 19.
Details are available at 748-0111.
'9 to 5' group to meet
The "9 to 5" networking group of the Democratic
Women's Club of Manatee County will meet at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, a makeup session for the canceled meet-
ing Oct. 11.
Sasha Taurke will highlight the meeting at
Denise's Beachway Cafe, 7224 Manatee Ave. W.,
Bradenton. Reservations are due by Friday, Nov. 4, for
the $15 dinner. Reservations may be made and further
information obtained by calling 778-3444.
Prayer workshop scheduled
A workshop welcoming persons of all faiths on
Centering Prayer will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248
S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
Bob Fasulo, a co-presenter, says the workshop is
for "those who may be new to this practice and are
seeking a deeper relationship with God by means of a
meditative practice."
Entry is $10, and participants are to bring their own
lunches. Registration is by phoning the church at 778-
4769, and further information is available at 778-3091.

Woolf's abstract techniques
feature of guild meeting
Jackie Woolf will demonstrate her distinctive style
of abstract painting at a meeting of the Artists Guild of
Anna Maria Island at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.
The meeting will be at the Episcopal Church of the
Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Addi-
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Wednesday, Nov. 2
7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at Anna Maria
City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information:
778-7062.
1 p.m. Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island
meets at the Anna Maria Island Community Center
Nov. 2. Guest speaker is Nancy Ambrose on the Anna
Maria Island Butterfly Garden. Information: 778-6083.
5:30p.m. Teen program featuring a sports logo
designer at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
6 to 7:30 p.m. Parent Support Group at the
Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia
Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Babysitting
registration and fee.

Thursday, Nov. 3
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flu shots at the Anna Maria
Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna
Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies.
Noon to4 p.m. AARP Driver safety program at
the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 776-1158.

Friday, Nov. 4
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Art League
Fall Open Exhibit artists' reception, 5312 Holmes Blvd.,
Holmes Beach.
6p.m. "9 to 5 Networking Group" of the Demo-
cratic Women's Club presents "Framing an Issue" with
Sasha Taurke at Denise's Beachway Caf6, 7224
Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 778-3444.
Fee applies.

Saturday, Nov. 5
.6:55 a.m. Audubon Society field trip to Bonner
Park and Boca Ciega Millennium Park, departing from
Bradenton's downtown Post Office at 824 Manatee
Ave., Bradenton. Information: 894-0374.
7:30 a.m. Nature walk at Felts Audubon Pre-
serve, 4600 24th Ave., E., Palmetto. Information: 737-
3169.
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Safe boating class with the
Manatee Sail and Power Squadron at Tropic Isle Yacht
Club, 509 Marina Drive, Palmetto. Information: 751-
4436. Fee applies.,
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bradenton Woman's Club or-


chid, plant and garage sale at the club, 1705 Manatee
Ave. W., Bradenton, Nov. 5.
8:30 a.m. Kiwanis club presents "Prevention
Works" with Bill Brown of the Sheriff's Youth Ranch at
Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Safe boating class at
the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 5801 33rd Ave. W.,
Bradenton. Information: 795-6189. Fee applies.
10 a.m. Audition of young singers for
"Pinocchio" at the Players' theater, 102 Old Main St.,
Bradenton. Information: 748-0111.
Noon to 4 p.m. AARP Driver safety program at
the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 776-1158.
5 to 9 p.m. Taste of Manatee in downtown
Bradenton along Old Main Street and the riverfront.
Information: 377-0717. Proceeds benefit Meals on
Wheels.

Sunday, Nov. 6
11 a.m. to 6p.m.- Taste of Manatee in downtown
Bradenton along Old Main Street and the riverfront.
Information: 377-0717. Proceeds benefit Meals on
Wheels.
2p.m. --"Jazz at the Ranch" featuring Spyro Gyra
at the Sarasota Polo Club, three miles east of 1-75 on
Lorraine Road, Sarasota. Information: 366-1552. Fee
applies. Proceeds benefit the Sarasota Jazz Club.
4 p.m. Sarasota Youth Opera performance at
First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W.,
Bradenton. Information: 747-4406.
5:30 p.m.- The Sarasota POPS Orchestra "Har-
vest Moon" at the South Florida Museum, 301 10th St.
W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131 ext. 14. Fee
applies.

Monday, Nov. 7
8:30 a.m. Internet class at the Island Branch
Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Registra-
tion: 778-6341.
10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meet at the Island
Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Speaker Joe Burt Jr., writer, poet and lyricist. Informa-
tion: 761-9036.

Tuesday, Nov. 8
10:30 a.m. "From Kennedy to Bush: Do Presi-
dents Lie?" with former Washington Correspondent
James McCartney at the Island Branch Library, 5701
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
7p.m. Sierra Club presents "Future by Design:
One Man's Vision" with futurist and inventor Jacque
Fresco at Phillippe Creek Estate Mansion, 5500
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 925-9000.

Wednesday, Nov. 9
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Book Club meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341.
Noon Minnesota Club meeting at the Bradenton
Elks Lodge, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information:
794-3573.

Ongoing:
"George M. Prout An American Illustrator" art
exhibit at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St.
W. at Manatee Community College Campus, Braden-
ton, through Nov. 17. Information: 752-5252.
"Poe at the Crosley" at the Powel Crosley Mu-
seum, One Seagate Drive, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, through Nov. 17. Information: 722-3244. Fee
applies.
Anna Maria Island Art League Fall Open Exhibit,
5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Nov. 25.
"The Highwaymen," Florida's.African-American
landscape painters exhibit at the South Florida Mu-
seum, 201 10th Street W., Bradenton, through March
12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.

Upcoming:
Food for Life cooking class at the Anna Maria
Island Community Center Nov. 10.
Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine Aquarium
Nov. 10.
"Harvey" at-Manatee Players Nov. 10.
Florida West Coast Symphony Masterworks at
Neel Performing Arts Hall Nov. 11.
"London Suite" theater production at Neel Per-
forming Arts Hall Nov. 12.
Family Origami at the Island Branch Library Nov.
12.
Centering Prayer introductory workshop for all
denominations at St. Bernard Catholic Church Nov. 12.
Privateers mullet smoke at Publix Nov. 12.
Sweet Adelines spaghetti dinner at Kirkwood
Presbyterian Church Nov. 12.
Privateers Thieves' Market Nov. 14.
AME-PTO dinner and play at St. Bernard Catholic
Church Nov. 15.

Save the Date:
Keep Manatee Beautiful Sandblast at the
BeachHouse Restaurant Nov. 19.
St. Bernard Christmas Bazaar Nov. 19-20.
Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Or-
chestra Fall Fanfare at the Island Baptist Church Nov.
20.
"Simon Day of Giving" at DeSoto Square Mall,
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Season's Island concert schedule announced


A four-concert schedule has been announced for
the 2005-06 season by the Anna Maria Island Chorus
and Orchestra, with the opening presentation Nov. 20.
All of the concerts will be at 2 p.m. at the Island
Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. They
are free, but a $15 donation is suggested.
They will be directed by Alfred Gershfeld, profes-
sor of conducting and director of orchestras at the New
World School of the Arts in Miami. He has been artis-
tic director and principal conductor of the Island group
since 1993.
The chorus and orchestra was founded by Holmes
Beach resident Willem Bartelsman in 1992. It has since
grown to be "one of the main cultural organizations on
Anna Maria Island," said a spokesperson.
Opening the season Nov. 20 will be a "Fall Fan-
fare" program featuring Haydn's "Symphony No. 104,
First Movement;" Beethoven, "Sextet for Two Horns
and Strings in E Flat (Opus 81);" Boieldieu, "Concert
for Harp in C;" and Mendelssohn, selections from
"Symphony No. 2 ('Lobgesang' Hymn of Praise)."
A holiday season concert will be Dec. 18, with
Haydn's "Toy Symphony" and Handel's "Messiah:
Selections From the Advent Portion."
Feb. 12 will see "An Afternoon in Vienna," with a full

Calendar
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
nity Center, Nov. 20.
Holiday Prelude on Bridge Street in Bradenton
Beach Nov. 25.
Island Players production "Social Security" Dec.
1-11.
American Craft Council show at Sarasota-
Bradenton International Convention Center Dec. 2-4.
Sarasota POPS Orchestra "Winter Skies" at the
South Florida Museum Dec. 4.
Holmes Beach Business District open house
Dec. 9.
Privateer Holiday Parade Dec. 10.
Islander Lighted Boat Parade and fireworks Dec.
10.
"Dickens.at the Crosley" Dec. 12-22.
Lester-Islanderfun day at the Anna Maria Island
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Obituaries


Rose Ann Bucher
Rose Ann Bucher, 68, of Bradenton Beach and
Tampa, died Oct. 25.
Born in Wabash County, Ind., Ms. Bucher was a
resident of the Sandpiper Mobile Resort.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in
Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to
Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand
Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238.
She is survived by lifetime companion Cathy Ord;
sisters Linda Martin and Doris Marburger, both of In-
diana; brother Max of Indiana; and many nieces and
nephews.

David D. Young
SMemorial services for David D. Young will be
held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Roser Memorial Com-
munity Church; 501. Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Formerly of Seekook, Mass., and Holmes Beach, Mr.

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He was a graduate of Fisher Business School. He served
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He also owned and operated two service stations in
Seekonk. He was elected to the school committee in 1962,
where he served for 16 years, six as its chair. He was a
member of the George R. Martin Elementary School and
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political office in 1992. He served on the Seaside Gardens
Association Board of Directors, Holmes Beach.
Memorial contributions may be made to the David
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Fall River Ave., Seekonk MA 02771, with donations
made to benefit the Anna Maria Island Branch Library.
He is survived by wife-of 53 years Alice "Betty;"
daughters Betty Martin of Danvers, Mass., Jody Amaral
of Bend, Ore., and Jeanne Potter of Somerset, Mass.; son
Doug of Mansfield, Mass.; and eight grandchildren.

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"The strength of these fibers make them the s.tron-,
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Smalley told The Islander from his home in Houston
in 1996. "It has the virtue to be strong in tension, but
we don't know about compression. Whether or not it
replaces steel will depend on whether it can be
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Smalley, who shared the prize with Harold Kroto
of Sussex University in England and fellow Rice Uni-
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mother Kate of Holmes Beach, who died in 2000. Fa-
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Margarelli's works spotlighted
at Artist Guild Gallery
The art of Joseph Magarelli is spotlighted until
Nov. 18 in the "celebrated" front window of the Artist
Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
He works in several media, the gallery said, from oils
on canvas to pen and ink, pastel and photography. Bor
in Bari, Italy, he is a veteran of the Italian Air Force, lived
in South America, and married an American-born Italian
woman in Brooklyn, where they made their home. They
will note their 43rd anniversary in December.
He was a mechanical engineer, retiring in 2004 to
move to Bradenton and continue drawing and painting.
The gallery opens at 10 a.m. daily except Sunday,
closing at 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday.
'Poe at Crosley' schedules
five thrillers on stage
The Crosley Museum theater has scheduled the
stage presentation of "Poe at the Crosley," five works
by the "master of the macabre," Edgar Allen Poe, start-
ing Nov. 1.
The presentations will run through Nov. 17 at the
theater, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, with curtain
times of 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Productions will be "Masque of the Red Death,"
"Premature Burial," "Tell Tale Heart," "Hop-Frog,"
and "The Oval Portrait."
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for juniors and se-
niors, and groups of 20 or more are $10 per person. For
tickets and more information, call 722-3244.

Sweet Adelines schedule
serenade-dinner Nov. 12
With Islanders in the chorus and on the serving
line, the Magic of Manatee Sweet Adelines will present
a serenade-spaghetti dinner Nov. 12.
The affair will be at the Kirkwood Presbyterian
Church, 6101 Cortez Road, Bradenton, with servings
at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets at $8 per person may be
obtained by calling 794-6807 or 751-1748.


Entertaining troupe
The Church Women of Anna Maria Island held its second annual luncheon at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in
Holmes Beach on Oct. 19. Entertainment was provided by the Asolo Theatre Company Guild Play Readers
with a presentation of "Rewrites, "four comedy sketches by Neil Simon. Pictured are "readers, "from left,
Harold Wolfe, Betty Comora, chairman Geoffrey Todd, Jim Stewart, Addie Rosen and Simeon Wittenberg.
Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose

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Tunnel vision
Sarah Wolfe of Deborah Thomas' class struggles against a Head of the class
tethered rope pulling at her back to get to the end of this AME kindergartners were at the head of the parade at this year's Fall Festival. Spooksters from each
inflated tunnel. The AME Fall Festival also featured a bounce grade level walked from Wachovia to St. Bernard Catholic Church where students from each class
house, inflated maze and slide. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan were judged in a costume contest.


Bouncing buddies
Rain Cooper and Lalita Garofalo, both 2 1/2 years
old, met while waiting to enter the Fall Festival
bounce house and took an immediate liking to one
another.


Clownin' around
Sara Green, a first-grader, was awarded a ribbon.
for best costume in Carly Carlsward's AME class.


Bad tidings
What else could scare a surfer away from our Island
beaches but Red Tide? Travis Belsito and Georgio
Gomez dressed as the dreaded tide for this year's
Fall Festival costume parade.


Festival sight
All classes of classes at Anna Maria Elementary School showed up for the annual Fall Festival
Saturday.


Tattoo do
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Islander Barbara Beckwith. The tough "cop" left with a pink
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Streetlife


Island police reports
Anna Maria City
Oct. 22, 100 block of Hammock Road, missing
juvenile. A woman reported her stepdaughter missing
when the girl did not return home from a shopping trip.
Oct. 24,700 block of North Shore Drive, informa-
tion. Electrical wires knocked down by Hurricane
Wilma were reportedly lying in standing water in front
of a residence. West Manatee Fire and Rescue re-
sponded to evacuate the occupants of the home.
Oct. 27, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, driver's li-
cense. A driver was arrested for driving without a li-
cense and cited for lack of insurance.

Bradenton Beach
Oct. 15, 100 Highland Ave., Marchman Act. A
woman found passed out along the side of the road was
taken into custody under the Marchman Act.
Oct. 17, .100 block of Eighth Street South, bur-
glary. According to the report, an X-Box game, stereo
unit and cutlery set were stolen from a home while the
owner was out of town.
Oct. 18, Cortez Road and Gulf Drive North, traf-
fic arrest. A man was arrested for driving without a
vehicle tag. According to the report, he was cited a
week earlier for the same offense.
Oct. 22, 2300 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, bur-
glary. According to the report, the door to lifeguard
stand No. 6 was kicked in and several items were
thrown from the tower onto the beach.


Holmes Beach
Oct. 21, 300 block of 56th Street, theft. A woman
reported her daughter's bicycle stolen.
Oct. 21, 3015 Gulf Drive, Citgo, theft. A man left
his 2000 Ford Explorer running while he entered the
Citgo store and reported that a man exiting the store at
the same time drove away in his vehicle. The vehicle
was stopped by police in St. Pete Beach and the driver,
Thomas Buck, was arrested.
Oct. 22, 2900 block of Gulf Drive, drug arrest.
Debra Dees, 45, from Bradenton, was arrested for
possession of 23 "rocks" of cocaine and a glass pipe
during a routine traffic stop. According to the report,
Dees was a passenger in the vehicle but the drugs
were discovered when the driver of the vehicle,
asked permission to smoke a cigarette. Upon check-
ing inside two packs of cigarettes officers found in-
side the vehicle, an officer discovered the cocaine,
which Dees stated did not belong to her. However,
she did reportedly admit to having a glass pipe hid-
den under her wig. Both Dees and the driver were
wanted on active warrants and were arrested. Dees
was also charged for possession of drugs and para-
phernalia.
Oct. 23, 200 block of 69th Street, theft. A woman
reported her bicycle stolen from her garage.
Oct. 24, 3200 Block of Avenue Six, assault. A
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property sales
204 71st St., Holmes Beach, a 1,224 sfla / 1,522
sfur 2bed/2bath pool home built in 1978 on a 65x105
lot was sold 10/11/05,204 71st St. LLC to Heffner for
$828,000.
120 White Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,782 sfla / 3,425
sfur 3bed/lbath home built in 1951 on a 104x106 lot
was sold 10/10/05, Theohar to Gryboski for $815,000.
206 56th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,314 sfla / 2,710
sfur 4bed/2bath pool home built in 1956 on a 93x117
lot was sold 10/14/05, Cooper to Greg Ross Develop-
ment Inc. for $714,000.
403 80th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,558 sfla / 1,892
sfur 3bed/2bath duplex built in 1951 on a 92x95 lot was
sold 10/10/05, Ellis to SM 80th Street LLC for
$675,000; list $675,000.
7100 Gulf Drive, Unit 214, Nautilus Apartments,
Holmes Beach, a 1,081 sfla / 1,185 sfur 2bed/2bath
Condo built in 1973 was sold 10/14/05, Coleman to
Dally for $649,000; list $649,000.
400 21st Place N., Bradenton Beach, a 1,100 sfla
/ 1,790 sfur 2bed/lbath canalfront home built in 1956
on a 75x80 lot was sold 10/11/05, Gryboski to Gallo for
$625,000.
2819 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, a 1,343 sfla /
2,621 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car home built in 1978 on a
50x100 lot was sold 10/14/05, Shachar to
Vandergriend for $430,000.
Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty
of Holmes Beach, can be reached at (941) 713-4755
direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244.
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Tiny tools in Village of Cortez to do big job


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
The tiniest, most precise tools imaginable are those
used in carving models, and Cortez is home now to a
classic collection of them.
They were donated by Herbert R. Edson to the
Model Ship and Boat Guild at the Florida Gulf Coast
Maritime Museum in Cortez. They were the personal
collection of a renowned model builder, Edson's
brother, the late Merritt A. Edson Jr., who among other
things made models that now grace the Smithsonian
Institution's collection.
Most of the miniature precision instruments are
from Germany, Edson said, and they are rare and valu-
able. Merritt Edson acquired them over a lifetime of
model-building. They have a big job ahead, building a
collection for the museum.
Both Edsons were U.S. Marines and sons of a
famed Marine, Maj. Gen. Merritt A. "Red Mike"
Edson, leader of Edson's Raiders in the South Pacific
in World War II. Merritt the younger was born in
Pensacola in 1922, and by the time he was 11 had a
deep interest in modeling, starting with airplanes.
His fascination with model planes must have ended
by his 14th birthday, Herbert said, for on that day his
parents gave him a copy of "The History of American
Sailing Ships" and he was sunk. His interest was sharp-
ened with the purchase of model Chinese vessels when
the family was living in China in the late 1930s.
The young man built his first model in 1939 and
his last in 1960, his brother recalls. He built 17 mod-
els of such quality that one was sold to the U.S. State
Department and presented to the King of Thailand by
President Lyndon Johnson. Three others were built for
the Smithsonian and four have ended up in the Wash-
ington Ship Model Society. He also restored 16 mod-
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death in 1994.
Herbert recalls attending 13 schools as his father
filled Marine Corps assignments in wildly differing
places. He was in the International Settlement in
Shanghai when the Japanese invaded China in 1937,
and all Americans were evacuated to Baguib in the
Philippine Islands.
Routinely, he said, housing units were cleared of
mice and rats by turning a python loose inside before
humans moved in the python got lunch and the oc-
cupants got vermin-free quarters, no small item then
and there.
He is not himself a model-builder, but a retired
major who was the first Marine to win an MBA from
the Wharton business school at the University of Penn-
sylvania. He was comptroller of the Third Marine Di-
vision and later of theIII Marine amphibious force on


Okinawa.
He went into health care upon retirement in 1975
and was chief financial officer of Mercy Memorial
Hospital in Monroe, Mich. He is executor of his
brother's estate.
In addition to the tool-steel instruments he gave to the
model builders who headquarter with the maritime mu---
seum in Cortez, he brought along lumber so rare it's
doubtful if it could be obtained on the market these days.
There is holly, maple, boxwood, pear and others of
the tight grain models have to have. Most of it came
from the 1950s, he said.
The day he brought his gifts to Cortez, he wore a
cap emblazoned USS Edson, named for his father and
christened by his mother in 1958. It was decommis-
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Cold front chills snook catch, but grouper good


By Capt. Mike Heistand
Kingfish aren't here yet, but the annual migration
should start within the next few weeks.
Cobia are starting to show up, though, and grou-
per fishing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico is really
starting to get good as the water temperatures start
to drop.
Inshore fishing for snook took a few days off due
to the cold front, but redfish, flounder and trout didn't
seem to mind the change of season.
Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at
Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fish-
ing for grouper is getting better by the day as the wa-
ter cools. Inshore action is still mainly snook and red-
-fish. Whitebait is still out there, although somewhat
scattered, but. shrimp are working well for most
catches.
Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on
Cortez Road said he's been catching lots of keeper-
size snook from Terra Ceia Bay, some redfish up to
26 inches, lots of small trout and a few keepers, all
Using whitebait.
Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish
Charters said he has found fishing to be great. "Fish-
ing has been incredible since the hurricane went
through. The fish are hungry and ready to feed." He's
been putting his charters onto gag grouper to 20
pounds, some red grouper, scamp, lots of mangrove
snapper and yellowtails. He's been fishing in about 110
feet of water in the Gulf, using live pinfish and frozen
Spanish sardines.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishers there
are catching some sheepshead, a few snook, whiting,
snapper and redfish, but no mackerel as yet.
Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said
snook are hitting at night and early in the morning, plus
snapper, flounder and bluefish. Sheepshead are also
starting to show up.
Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said
,.redfish are starting to get big, black drum and man-
grove snapper are good catches in the Manatee River,


Keeper
Julie Shaw from Largo fished with the Bob Mizerski
party on last week and caught this grouper aboard
Capt. Larry McGuire's Show Me The Fish Charters.


Red snapper season in Gulf
closed through April
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission officials remind Gulf of Mexico
fishers that red snapper season closed Nov. 1.
"State rules prohibit recreational harvest
and possession of red snapper Nov. 1 to April
14 in Florida waters in the Gulf," according to
the FWC. Federal rules also prohibit any red
snapper catch in federal waters through April
21.
"This closure occurs each year in order to
help rebuild over-fished red snapper stocks in
the Gulf," according to the FWC.

and some snook are hitting farther up the river.
Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of


Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's catching
his limit of redfish from Sarasota Bay. He found the
cold front slowed snook action for a few days, but
things started to pick up late last week.
At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include
lots of redfish being caught in Anna Maria Sound and
trout just south of the Anna Maria Island Bridge.
Flounder and snapper are, also being caught, with
shrimp working the best as bait.
At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include red-
fish being caught in Miguel Bay and a few mackerel off
the Sunshine Skyway Pier system. The cold front froze
the snook action for a few days, but it is expected to
pick up again as the winds die down.
Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of
Annie's said he took Dave Bittrich and Jerry Hotz from
New Jersey to a "banner catch of redfish. Around 30
were boated and ranged in size from 22 inches to 32
inches. The following day, Matt and Rick Fuchs from
Cincinnati enjoyed catching a mixed bag that included
several snook to 31 inches, numerous reds from 14
inches way up to 33 inches, several flounder,jacks and
a pair of sheepshead that weighed in at 7 pounds."
Capt. Zach had a tough time finding whitebait what
with the cold front, but it's still out there, as are pinfish
and shrimp for bait.
On my boat Magic, I took Lewis Christman of
Terra Ceia and Gywen Mathews of Palmetto Point out
last week and put them onto several redfish to 26
inches, keeper snook and trout to 20 inches.
Good luck and good fishing.
Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing
guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide fishing report.
Prints and.digital images of your catch are also wel-
come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to
news@islander.org. Please include identification for
persons in the picture along with information on the
catch and a name and phone number for more infor-
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The exotics are coming! The exotics are coming!


Restaurants to the rescue in preserving and protect-
ing fish?
As odd as that statement sounds, it's true. A project
called the History of Marine Animal Populations has dug
out restaurant menus dating back to the 1850s to determine
what people were eating then and using the information
as baseline data to help project fishery levels.
As explained in the journal Nature, the project "is
drawing on sources such as monastery records of fish-
ing hauls, taxes paid by fishermen to landowners, and
even the discarded papers of an Australian trawler
company, retrieved from a rubbish dump.
"The restaurant study looks at data from some
10,000 archived restaurant menus in traditional U.S.
seafood towns such as Boston, San Francisco and
Providence in Rhode Island," the journal article contin-
ued. "After adjusting for inflation, the rises in price of
delicacies such as oysters reflect their growing scarcity
as fishermen strive to keep up with demand, the re-
searchers argue."
And there is an argument that scarcity of a species
actually enhanced its desirability.
"One particularly striking example is lobster," ac-
cording to the researchers. "During the mid- to late-
1800s, the crustaceans were mostly eaten by servants.
But during the 20th century, as they became harder to
catch, they gradually acquired their current desirable
status." Prices went through the roof, too.
The same incredible price hike also holds true for
abalone, a big, tasty shellfish from California. From the
1920s through to the 1940s, price per pound was about
$7, adjusted to today's cost of living standards. Aba-
lone fishing was banned off California in 1997, and the
foreign market had to begin importing the shellfish -
at a cost of up to $70 per pound.

Too weird
Pythons are turning into a huge problem in Miami-
Dade County. The huge, non-native snakes have definitely
established themselves in the lush wetland areas in the
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population just keeps growing, though, since females
can lay up to 50 eggs at a time and can do so frequently.
Pythons can grow to be really big really fast, too,
with 10-footers not at all uncommon at age 1.
It's probably the size of the snakes that has caused the
outbreak of pythons in the Glades. People get one as a pet,
keep it for a few years and then, when the reptile gets too
big, they slip into the swamp and let it go free.
And then the snake starts eating all the dogs and
cats it can find in the subdivisions near the Everglades.
What about the alligators in the swamps? you prob-
ably ask. Can't we have some sort of feeding frenzy by
the gators on the pythons?
Nope. Seems in a gator-python match-up, the
snake usually wins. You probably saw that picture that
circulated recently in the media of a python that pretty
much exploded after it gobbled down a six-foot gator.
The python problem in the Glades has prompted
some discussion about coming up with a ban on all
imported critters into Florida, since it seems that no
matter what there is in an aquarium or pet store will
eventually end up out in the wind.
Walking catfish. Zebra mussels. Australian pines.
You name it and it's here in Florida, flourishing at
the cost of the native plants and animals.
Since I'm not much of a snake fan, I have to con-
cur with a snake expert at the Florida Museum of Natu-
ral History in Gainesville: "No one needs a python."

... and then there's killer bees
Remember the doom and gloom a few years ago
when it was reported that African bees were heading
toward the United States from South America? It was
the stuff of bad science-fiction flicks killer bees that
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According to the Tampa Tribune, 100 of the esti-
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in Florida in the past three years have been found in
Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Although it's thought that the bees have migrated here
from Mexico, there is an argument that some colonies may
have hitchhiked on a freighter from elsewhere and set up
camp in the Everglades and are now moving north.
So what?
Well, African bees are more aggressive than the
more docile honeybees we've got here. They also will
take over the native bee colony if they find it, killing
the natives in the process.
Actually, the "natives" are all from Europe, but
that's a moot point in this tale.
Bees are a vital part of the state's agribusiness. It
used to be that beekeepers were tolerated on farms.
Now, they're paid to bring their hives into the fields so
the bees can pollinate the melons, cucumbers or blue-
berries. Two-thirds of the citrus crop in Florida de-
pends on commercial bee pollination, since there aren't
enough wild bees to do the job.
Obviously, the intrusion of African bees is a serious
threat, because they really do go nuts if they're disturbed.
Just another wonderful day in the wilds of Florida.

Sandscript factoid
Although I'm not much of a snake fan, I do admit
to having a great fondness for bees, thanks to my old
friend John Zielonka.
John had a wonderful garden at his Sarasota home__
filled with all kinds of exotic, edible plants. He also had
a few hives and was very generous with both the honey
and a wonderful, drinkable byproduct mead that
would slam us on our butts after a few glasses.
John dragged me over the hives one afternoon -
yes, mead was involved opened a hive, scooped up
a slew of bees and dumped them in my bare hands. It.
was one of the most incredible sensations I've ever had.
Imagine a double handful of very, very warm cotton
that vibrates and you've got sort of a sense of what its
like holding bees. And no, I didn't get stung -John had
very, very gentle bees.
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By Rick Catlin





The man with
the plan
Keith Barnett of Suncoast Resi-
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Island from St. Petersburg about four
months ago for a weekend getaway with
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he's gotten more and more Island clients
just through word of mouth. In fact,
business is so good, he's opening an of-
fice in west Bradenton.
Keith emphasizes that his design
plans are much less expensive than an
architects, and Keith has a certified ar-
chitect and engineer on staff.
"We prepare the actual design
plans," he said, "and we charge a lot less
than an architect would cost." He esti-
mated his plans are about 30 percent less
than what an architect would charge and
they can be ready a lot faster.
The plans are certified and meet all
municipal code specifications.
While residential additions are the
company's specialty, Suncoast Residen-
tial Design also handles a complete set
of plans for a new house. Keith esti-
mated about 80 percent of his clients are
interested in additions to existing
homes.
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That's where we fill in the gap. And we
always suggest the client get his plans
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THE ISLANDER M NOV. 2, 2005 M PAGE 25


Loss ends season, high school careers for Islanders


By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Sports
The tears flowed freely following the Manatee
High School Hurricanes' 3-0 loss to Clearwater High
in the Class 5A Regional semifinals held at Clearwater
High on Oct. 29 that ended one of the most successful
volleyball seasons in recent Manatee High memory.
The Clearwater Tornados ended the Lady Canes'
season with a methodical three-game sweep by scores
of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-13, leaving the Hurricanes with
a very impressive final record of 24-5.
Due to a late bus, the Lady Canes arrived at the
match only 15 minutes prior to it's scheduled 2 p.m.
start and it definitely seemed to affect the team
spirit. They appeared flat and struggled with their
serving and passing. The Lady Canes fell behind 9-
3 in the first game, but battled back to trail only 12-
10. Unfortunately that was as close as the Lady
Canes got to a lead in any of the three games they
played that day.
So ends the high school volleyball careers of senior
captains Kim Kern and Christin Chiles. Chiles reflected
on what will probably be her last competitive volley-
ball match. "We had a good run in the playoffs and an
overall great season with a great group of girls. I wish
we could have somehow pulled it out, but it's been
fun."
Chiles says her high school athletic career is over
and is now looking forward to enjoying the rest of her
senior year at MHS.
For Kern, it's now time to move on to soccer sea-
son, which has practice on Monday in preparation for
the first game of the season, which takes place Wednes-
day, Nov. 2, in Port Charlotte. Kern also has more vol-
leyball in her future after signing a letter of intent to
attend the University of Tampa on a volleyball schol-
arship. Congratulations Kim!

Division I soccer battle down to the wire
The race for first place is looking like a potential
photo finish with still-unbeaten Mr. Bones and
Longboat Observer tied atop the Anna Maria Island
Community Center Soccer League Division I standings
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with 17 points and three games remaining to be played.
The two teams are scheduled to meet in what could be
a winner-take-all match Friday, Nov. 4.
Mr. Bones also has games against ReMax and
West Coast Air Conditioning remaining on its sched-
ule, while Observer takes on LaPensee Plumbing in its
only other remaining match. Stay tuned.
Divisions II and III soccer had essentially been
clinched for the past two weeks. Congratulations to
Island Real Estate in Division II and Air & Energy in
Division III both ran away with the first-place tro-
phies.

Division I (ages 12-14)
Broderick West and Martine Miller scored two
goals apiece to lead West Coast Air Conditioning past
LaPensee Plumbing by a 5-2 score on Oct. 28. Sarah
Howard added one goal for WCAC in the victory.


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Heldino Gomez paced LaPensee Plumbing with
two goals in the loss.
Longboat Observer defeated ReMax Gulfstream
Realty 5-4 on Oct. 26 to move into a tie with Mr. Bones
for first place in Division I. Observer was led by Celia
Ware's three goals and one goal apiece from Blake
Wilson and Forrest Schield in the victory.
Ben Valdivieso found the back of the net three
times for ReMax, which also received one goal from
Jordan Sebastiano in the loss.

Division II (ages 10-11)
West Coast Surf Shop handed Island Real Estate
only its second loss on the season with a 4-3 victory on
Oct. 28. Giorgio Gomez and Jordan Hinton scored two
goals apiece to lead the Surf Shop to its second victory
of the season.
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Sports
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

Island Real Estate was led by Paulo Fonseca's two
goals and one goal from division scoring-leader Chan-
Sdler Hardy.
Harry's Continental Kitchens and Pine Avenue
Store battled to a 1-1 tie on Oct. 26 in Division II soc-
cer action. Trevor Bystrom notched the lone goal for
Harry's, while Wyatt Hoffman scored the only goal for
Pine Store in the tie.
Pine Avenue Store received goals from five differ-
ent players in a 5-1 romp over West Coast Surf Shop
on Oct. 25. The Surf Shop received single goals from
Kyle Crum, Alex Hall, Savannah Hendrickson, Wyatt
Hoffman, and Jake Rappe in the victory.
Danny Krokroskia notched the lone goal for the
Surf Shop in defeat.


Anna Maria Island Community
Center Soccer League scoring
leaders as of Oct. 28
Name Team Goals
Division I (ages 12-14)
1. Joey Hutchinson LaPensee 26
2. Cory Wash Mr. Bones 23
2. Ben Valdivieso ReMax 23
3. Martin Miller WCAC 15
4. Matt Bauer ReMax 13
4. Celia Ware Observer 13
Division II (ages 10-11)
1. Chandler Hardy Island Real Estate 22
2. Alex Hall Pine Ave. Store 14
3. Paulo Fonseca Island Real Estate 12
_4. Daniel Pimental Harry's 10
4. Trevor Bystrom Harry's 10
4. Giorgio Gomez Surf Shop 10
Division III (ages 8-9)
1. Joel Hart Air & Energy 26
2. Andrew Crowton Danziger 13
3. Adam Hart Air & Energy 12
4. Ryan Gilman Mike Norman 9
5. Max Moneuse Cannons 7
5. Connor Field Air & Energy 7





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Division III (ages 8-9)
Ryan Gilman registered a hat trick to lead Mike
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Max Moneuse scored three goals and Ariana
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Andrew Crowton scored one goal for Danziger
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Connor Field. A&E also received goals from Trevor
Albers, Henry Bernet, Joel Hart and Adam Hart as it
improved to 9-1-1 on the season.
Blaine Jenefsky scored two goals and Andrew
Crowton added one goal for Danziger in the loss.

Basketball signup begins
The Anna Maria Island Community Center's 2005-
06 youth basketball season is just around the corer and
the Center welcomes players ages 5-17 to register for
the upcoming season weekdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
starting this week and running through Nov. 8.
The Center will hold special registration times
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, Nov.
1 and Nov. 3. League registration cost for Center mem-
bers is $45 for the first child in a family and $40 each
for any additional children. Nonmember cost is $60 for
first child, $55 each for any additional children.
Mandatory tryouts for each of the five age divi-
sions will be held at the following times and dates:
Ages 14-17, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Ages 12-13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Ages 10-11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
Ages 8-9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18.
Ages 5-7, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
Also on tap in November is an instructional basket-
ball camp for players ages 5 to 13. The camp will provide
specific instruction on offensive and defensive fundamen-
tals related to ability and age. Cost of the camp is $20 for
Center members and $35 for nonmembers.
For more information, call Andy Jonatzke at 778-
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Wilma stops Key Royale golf
The Key Royale Golf Club was closed Oct. 24-
25 due to Hurricane Wilma. A report from the club
indicated that the storm uprooted some trees and
plants and spread debris around the facility. The
course was open for play on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Center Soccer League standings


as of
Team Won
Division I (ages 12-14)
Mr. Bones 4
Observer 5
ReMax 4
WCAC 4
LaPensee 3
SDivision II (ages 10-11)
Island Real Estate 8
Harry's 4
Pine Store 3
Surf Shop 2
Division III (ages 8-9)
A&E 9
Danziger 3
Cannons 3
M. Norman 2


Oct. 28
Lost Tie


Points
17
17
13
13
10

24
14
11
7


(3 points for win, 1 point for tie)
Soccer League schedule


Date Time
Division I (ages 12-14)
Nov. 2 7:15 p.m.
Nov. 4 7:15 p.m.
Nov. 7 6 p.m.
Nov. 7 7:30 p.m.
Division II (ages 10-11)
Nov. 2 6 p.m.
Nov. 4 6 p.m.
Nov. 8 7 p.m.
Division III (ages 8-9)
Nov. 3 6 p.m.
Nov. 8 6 p.m.


Team vs. Team


WCAC vs. ReMax
Observer vs. Bones
Bones vs. ReMax
LaPensee vs. Observer

Pine Store vs. IRE
Harry's vs. Surf Shop
Harry's vs. IRE

Cannons vs. M. Norman
M. Norman vs. Cannons


Instructional Division (ages 5-7)
Nov. 2 6 p.m. Orthopaedic vs. LB Kiwanis
Nov. 2 7 p.m. Sparks vs. B. Walker
Nov. 3 6 p.m. Bistro's vs. LPAC
Nov. 3 7 p.m. Rotten Ralph's vs. Sparks
Nov. 8 6 p.m. Bistro's vs. Tropical T&E
Nov. 8 7 p.m. Orthopaedic vs. LPAC
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ANTIQUE OAK SIDEBOARD $695. Antique oak
prayer bed with side rails $795. Mahogany antique
china cabinet, $795. (941) 779-0025.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and
purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp,
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James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421.

ANTIQUE WICKER DESK: Excellent condition,
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Raised wicker railing surrounds desktop. 37.5 wide
by 23 inches deep. $375. (941) 778-1102.

LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con-
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available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978.

DOG CAGE, $40; tanning bed, new bulbs, $800.
Call Paige, (941) 798-3448.


YARD SALE Roser Thrift Shop. 9am 1pm Satur-
day, Nov. 5. Crib, lamps, child's bike, Christmas,
lots of misc. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

YARD SALE: Nov. 5. All Day. 103 4th Street South.
Bradenton Beach. Crafts, records, lots of stuff.

YARD SALE: Nov. 5, 8:30am 2 pm. Dishes, Xmas,
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SALE NIKI'S GIFTS and Antiques 5351 Gulf Drive,
Holmes Beach. All sterling jewelry 50-70 percent.
Select gifts,antiques, collectibles, salt and peppers,
thimbles, art, sailboats, costume and vintage jew-
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ATTENTION DEALERS AND neighbors, sign up for
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BARSTOOL RACING GROUP meeting, Wednesday,
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Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904.

BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal-
ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two
lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Is-
lander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information.

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking.
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper
office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be
sorry, be safe.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A
guardian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed
by the court to represent and advocate for the best
interest of children who have been abused, aban-
doned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call
(941) 744-9473 or visit www.12circuitgal.org,


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.

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stack washer/ "
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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

Ga yle simpson schlz,
S.BROKER/ASSOCIATE
S.,, Jim Anderson Realty Company
SPO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Mario, FL 34216
S941.778.4847
Stroll free 1.800.772.3235
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FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to
-foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough
for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie,
(941) 720-1411.

ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes.
All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened.
Please, call (941) 922-0774.

KITTENS AND MOM: Six-months old, gorgeous, one
six-toed, four females, one male. Tested, shots,
spayed, microchipped. Locally fostered. $150 value,
only $35 to good home. Julie, (941) 720-1411.



1995 CHRYSLER MINI van: Under 97,000 miles,
full power, V6, leather interior, cold air, runs great.
$3,800 or best offer. (941) 928-8735.


27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs
great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, wa-
ter heater, shower, head, new batteries, stereo and
much more! $10,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565.

SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.

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':1 3/ 2BR/1BA, light,
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Quiet park
setting, boat
Access. Fish,
sunbathe, dine or shop nearby. Paradise is yours
now! Two-week minimum rentals. $425,000.
Call Laura McGeary
m 941-704-3708
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CUSTOM MARINE FIBERGLASS: Mobile unit. Ex-
terior, interior. Structural, painting and gel-coat re-
pair. 25 years experience, all work guaranteed. Li-
censed and insured. USCG registered. Jim
Hathaway, (941) 713-5462.



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. (941) 238-7597 or (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.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS REQUIRED in Holmes
Beach to audit businesses. Apply online at
www.secretshopnet.com or call (403) 261-5000,
ext. 449.


Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor
778-0455




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Stunning 2BR condominium. New 4BR/3BA condo close
White, sandy beach and to beaches and shopping.
romantic sunsets welcome Gated-community. Offered
you home to paradise, at $269,000.
Offered at $950,000.


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BUSY BISTRO hiring full- or part-time hostess and
servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner.
Wednesday-Sunday. Dishwasher prep person
needed, will train. Apply to Chef Damon, 5406 Ma-
rina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for busy Longboat
Key Realtor. Detail oriented, excellent organiza-
tional, computer and interpersonal skills a must!
Self starter, multi-task, little supervision. Real estate
background a plus. Pay commensurate with expe-
rience. E-mail resume: Andrew@AndrewBers.com.

GULF DRIVE CAFE: Seeking dependable, experi-
enced cooks and hostesses. Top pay. 900 Gulf
Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

RETAIL ASSOCIATE: STRONG customer service. 35
hours/week, including some Saturdays. Fax resume to
the UPS Store, Longboat Key. (941) 383-8534.

PART-TIME: Four six hours a day. Must be re-
sponsible, dependable, able to bend, lift fifty
pounds, follow directions, multi-task, work indepen-
dently, interact with customers, clerical experience
helpful. Call (941) 778-1911.



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FLAMINGO CAY- Single family 3BR/2BA canalfront home
with pool. Under complete renovation. Chance to pick floor
and wall coverings. MLS# 513084. 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


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BAY WATCH Direct bayfront unit with
views to the Sarasota Skyline. Boat
dock, pool and two under cover parking
spaces. Newly furnished! Very good
rental property. $579,000. Call Quentin
Talbert, 778-4800.

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NEW TOWNHOME Very spacious
3BR/2BA with two-car garage. Town-
home recently built. $749,000. Quentin
Talbert, 778-4800.


DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Completely
remodeled island duplex. 3BR/2BA on both
sides. Beautiful ceramic tile throughout this
breezy floorplan. Kitchens and baths'newly
updated, too.Tumkey furnished with new pool.
$1,400,000. Call Dave Jones at 713-4800.






IDEAL LOCATION Elevated and
updated duplex. 2BR/2BA each side, short
stroll to the beach. Tons of storage and
charming outdoor living space. $619,000.
Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800.


WILDWOOD SPRINGS Spacious
updated 2BR/2BA condo, ceramic tile laid
on the diagonal, glassed-in lanai, lush
manicured grounds and heated pool. Night
security a plus. $259,000. Call Nicole
Skaggs, 778-4800.


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COCONUTS 1BR/iBA poolside turn-
key furnished unit with Gulf view. Only
steps to the beach! Impeccably main-
tained for your most discriminating buyer.
$539,900. Mary Burke, 778-4800.


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PEEKS OF THE BAY AND ROD N' REEL
.. 1 Quiet north end.location on North Bay Blvd.
Nestled between beautiful Bean Point and
SBayfront Park. Offered at $735,000. Call
SStephanie Bell, Broker. (941) 920-5156.
"MLS#515508
GREAT LOCATION. GREAT BEACH ACCESS!
0 i Anna Maria Village. Short stroll to the beach.
0"Cl r)"',, .' Lisled at $745,000. Call Frank Migliore
S 778-2307 or Stephanie Bell 920-5156.
;- l i_- MLS#513240.
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71. The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3
acres with direct access to bay and over 355
feet on the water. Asking price $1,400,000.
S For specifics call Stephanie Bell, Broker
at:iw t .t 920-5156. MLS#514229.


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CORTEZ VILLAGE Adorable cottage located in
historic fishing village. Hardwood floors. Large
garage/workshop. Rarely available ... don't delay!
$335,000.


GULF SANDS CONDOMINIUM Two units
available! 2BR/2BA direct Gulffront units,-heated
pool, open porches to enjoy sunsets and a great
location! Turnkey furnished. $869,000 each.


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EXCEPTIONAL, BRAND NEW 3BR/3BA with
heated pool. Turnkey furnished, two-car garage, beau-
tiful interior, corner lot. $899,900.
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GULF FRONT Directly on the beach with a broad
vista. This 3BR/2BA house is turnkey furnished and
a a great seasonal rental. $2,250,000.
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duplex. Over 10,000 sf. $1,275,000.


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KEY ROYALE Faces bayou. Remodeled 3BR/2BA,
tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, new appli-
ances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end. Very
large lot for expansion or pool. $849,000.

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FABULOUS GULFFRONT At north end with
spectacular views of Gulf, dunes and seaoats. Very
large 2BR/3BA, 2,400 sf.


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CUTE AS A BUTTON Remodeled 2BR/2BA.
Short walk to beach. Tile floors throughout, large
living room and heated pool. $665,000.


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No n 941-778-6696
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REAL ESTATE LLC

HOLMES BEACH GULFFRONT HOME
Gorgeous home with incomparable gulf views. Exqui-
sitely renovated, on large gulf front lot. Fabulous
inground pool, decking, beautifully landscaped with
many fruit trees. Miles of walking beach, sunsets,
sand & sky. Like a page out of House and Garden.
$4,950,000.
KEY ROYALE WATERFRONT
3BR/3BA Canal-front home with direct access to
Tampa Bay & Intracoastal Waterway. Renovated
kitchen, master suite opens onto large, caged pool,
nicely landscaped low maintenance yard, dock, fruit
trees, tile, roof. $895,000.
SPECTACULAR BIMINI BAY BAYFRONT HOME
4BR/3BA updated home. Custom maple kitchen,
ceramic tile, master bedroom with fireplace, Jacuzzi
tub. Secluded brick patio, caged, heated pool, lush
landscaping, 2 docks/davits, sprinkler system on well,
hurricane film on windows and sliding glass doors, 2
car garage with reinforced door. $1,975,000.
GULFFRONT HOME AND GUEST COTTAGE
3BR/2.5BA home and 1BR/1BA guest house. Prime,
secluded location on one of the Island's finest beaches
in Anna Maria City. Beautifully furnished, completely
renovated. Gorgeous view! Vaulted ceiling, french
doors, fireplace, security shutters, brick pavers, garage.
Private enclave for your family, friends or corporate
guests. Spectacular! $3,650,000.
ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT HOME
4BR/3BA home in Anna Maria City. Miles of
beautiful walking beach. Gulfside deck and gazebo
with boardwalk to beach. Riparian rights. Area of
renewal and new housing. Gorgeous views of Gulf,
bay, Egmont Key and Skyway bridge from upper deck.
Sun, sea and sky! $2,650,000.
PERICO ISLAND CONDO
2BR/2BA Turnkey condo. Nicely furnished in
great Westside location. Close to Anna Maria
Island beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse with
fitness room, carport. Short drive to shopping and
restaurants. $359,900.
ISLAND'S.FINEST COMMUNITY
2BR/2BA canalfront home in North Point Harbour.
New seawall, private dock, boat lift, direct access
to Tampa Bay and Intracoastal waterway. Vaulted
ceiling, eat-in kitchen, foyer, elegant baths, ceramic tile,
community pool and tennis courts. Wonderful
residential area. $1,250,000:
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.
DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO
1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey
furnished in intimate, private complex with gorgeous
view of Gulf. Very nicely furnished, Sautillo tile,
beautiful walking beach, heated pool, excellent rental.
$799,900.
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.
NORTH POINT HARBOUR
4BR/3BA waterfront home in prestigious North
Point Harbour. Lap pool, waterfall and hot tub,
community tennis courts and pool, new seawall, dock,
fruit trees, large multi-car garage, vaulted ceiling, deck,
french doors. Near Key Royale Club. The island's most
elegant area! $1,300,000.

ANNUAL RENTALS
From $700 / month
SEASONAL RENTALS
Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month

779-0202 (800) 732-6434
ANNA MARIA

MLS S Coast
REAL ESTATE LLC
Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com


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GREAT CANALFRONT VALUE IN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA
home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new dock,
no bridges to bay. Short walk to beach, botanical park and a great
restaurant. Build up for bay views! $789,000.
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GREATLOCATION! IMMACULATE HOME! 3BR/2.5BA home just
three blocks from the beach on a highly desirable cul-de-sac.
Screened deck, eat-in kitchen, office nook, rec room, workshop,
huge garage and room for a great pool in a wonderful neighborhood.
Must'see! 875,000.


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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. Owner has.plans to build a
5,040 sf under roof boasting 3,243 sf under air home on thelot. Can
choose builder, price is for lot. $385,000.


INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 sf duplex lot, with the bonus of a
recently renovated duplex. Dqn't miss this one! 6BR/4BA and plenty
of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details! $799,000.




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MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully
remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite counter tops, wood
floors, brand new carpet. Move right in. $765,000.

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GREAT TWO FAMILY vacation home/duplex with heated pool!
Two spacious and tastefully decorated sun-filled units upstairs
and 2,400 sf of bonus storage with garages below. A very short
walk to a beautiful beach! All combine to make this a coastal
living classic. $925,000.


200 FEET TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey furnish
condo in small friendly complex. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck
with great views, excellent rental history with no rental
restrictions! A must see. $599,000.







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Established in 1983
Celebrating 23 Years of
Quality & Dependable Service.
Call us for your landscape
S and hardscape needs.
Licensed & Insured


-Paradise Improvements 778-4173
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist
Replacement Doors and Windows
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Fully Licensed and Insured Island References
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SINCE 1939
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RESCREENING POOL CAGES, LANAIS, ETC.
(941) 962-0395
Free Estimates3-Year Warranty with Complete Rescreens
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Free replacement estimates
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Maintenance
(941) 746-4191

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WATER RING R1ESTI1CTIONS

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>Lawn and landscape watering is limited to two days
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> Addresses ending in even numbers (or A M):
Tuesday and Saturday.
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (or N Z):
Wednesday and Sunday.
>- Irrigation not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ir-
rigation with treated waste water allowed any time.)
>: Owners can wash their vehicles anytime as long
-as they use a hose with a shut-off nozzle. (Pull the
car on the lawn to wash!)


S>- Rinsing boats and flushing of boat motors is al-
Slowed for ten minutes daily.
S>- Hand-watering of plants, NOT LAWNS, is permit-
ted any day.
Questions or comments? Call the Southwest Florida Water
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Lawn
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778-1345


FUN JOB! ASSISTANT manager position at Curves
on the island. Enthusiastic self-starter, Monday-Fri-
day, 7am until 1 pm. Must be detail-oriented people
person, able to multi-task. Pay based on overall
experience, qualifications and attitude. Fax resume
to 779-2877. by Nov. 14.

TITLE COMPANY SEEKS an experienced closer/pro-
cessor for expansion into Anna Maria market. Com-
petitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Fax (813)
662-3750, or e-mail kambrosino@integrityft.com.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT wanted mornings and
some afternoons and weekends. Island Animal
Clinic. Call (941) 778-2445 or fax (941) 778-1797.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people,
learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island
Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
(941) 778-0492.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Li-
brary. Duties include checking books in/out,
reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons.
Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208.


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.

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, expe-
rienced 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 resi-
dence. 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.

BABYSITTING, RED Cross first-aid and babysitter
certified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352.


CNA NURSING CARE: Housecleaning,
cooking,doctor appointments. Local references.
$18/hour. (941) 778-4284 or (941) 705-1191.


MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar-
dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance.
Hard-working and responsible. Excellent refer-
ences. 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
S computer misbehaving? Certified computer service
and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice.
S (941)545-7508.


ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great re-
sults, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough,
reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed,
insured. (941) 778-0944.

CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist.
Experienced certified technician for communication
electronics offers wireless and cable networks, up-
grades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training.
Call Robert, (941) 778-3620.


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CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate to-
day. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool
cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333.

SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional
cleaning and decorating island references avail-
able. For unbeatable service, call 798-9484.

CLEANING BY HELENE: Honest, reliable. Excel-
lent references. Reasonable rates. Free estimates,
call (941) 730-4477.

SOLAR TINTING AND security films. Commercial,
auto, residential, marien, aero. We do it all. Call Carma
today for a free phone estimate. (941) 730-0303.

SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Handyman service.
How may I help you? 306-9767.

AUTO TRANSPORT:. Responsible man in his early
50s with great driving record available to drive your
car to Florida. (314)567-6478.

APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air con-
ditioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage
disposal, other household items. Honest, depend-
able. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293.

PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com-
puter solutions for business and home. Installation,
repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire-
less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer,
(941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945.MUSIC
LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to
advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160.

MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service.
Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con-
struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941)
778-4561.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera-
tion. 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 cre-
ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding!
www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.

NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage
in the comfort of your home. Call today for an ap-
pointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.

TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20-years
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.


CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and
commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-
scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured.
(941) 778-5294.

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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 ac-
counts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or
.284-1568.


PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal-
lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Ir-
rigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre,
5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441.

SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Haul-
ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free es-
timates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone"
(941) 720-0770.

KARA'Z 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. Residen-
tial 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, inte-
rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island
references. Bill, (941) 795-5100.

JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling
contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed
and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-
2993. License #CRC 035261.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti-
mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at
(941) 778-1730.

CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser-
vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction.
Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify-
ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118)
(941) 778-3924 or 778-4461..


ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel-
ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens,
baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519,
#CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting
MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.

CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert.
All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. In-
sured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul
Beauregard, (941) 779-2294.

KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc.
Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets
and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711.

TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed.
Why pay retail? Island resident, many references.
Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor
Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-
man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres-
sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-
6170 or 447-2198.

ISLAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS and repairs:
Specializing in interior renovations. No project is too
large or too small! References, 20 years experi-
ence. (941) 538-3520 or 448-1956.

WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more.
Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-
home consultation. Island references, 15 years ex-
perience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516.

TOM'S WINDOWS/Metro Home Supply Inc. Pro-
fessional-grade doors, windows, hurricane protec-
tion, siding, soffits. Sales, service, repair. Visa/
MasterCard. (941) 359-3799.

THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Inte-
rior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pres-
sure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master
carpenter. Call 518-3316.or 778-6898.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill
MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens,
bathrooms, decks. Masonry, tile. 30 years experi-
ence. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904.

CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor.
New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work
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RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal.
Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or
(800) 749-6665.


SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two
master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes
to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/
dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard
setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/
weekly or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail:
gamiller@tampabay.rr.com.

GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA,
1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi,
walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly,
monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail
captko462 @ aol.com.

SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus com-
munity, 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.

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ParadiseRealty.com
5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach
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Toll Free: 800-237-2252
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PRIME LOCATIONS AVAILABLE!

JUST REDUCED! DUPLEX ON 13,728 SF LOT R-2 $799,000!
Currently 6BR/4BA duplex. Build two land condos across from Island Walk.
GREAT VALUE! HOUSE & DEEDED BOAT SLIP
Great winter residence or potential to build up. Open and bright, room for a pool,
just three short blocks from the beach and steps from your boat slip. $575,000.
IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE HOME
Quiet location on a great cul-de-sac just three blocks from the beach. 3BR/2BA,
screened deck, eat-in kitchen, dining room, office area, rec room, workshop,
oversized two-car garage, room for a large pool, great location! $875,000.
LONGBOAT KEY CANALFRONT
Elevated 3BR/2BA home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new
dock, short walk to the beach, botanical park and restaurant. Hurry! $779,000.
CENTRAL LOCATION IN ANNA MARIA
Completely renovated throughout, beautiful tongue-and-groove cathedral ceil-
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Some of the countless amenities of this exquisite home include high
textured ceilings with crown moulding, recessed lighting, spacious white
kitchen with expansive tiled breakfast bar and pantry, handsome fireplace
and a sumptuous master suite with glass block shower and sitting area.
Other features include cheerful skylights, panoramic balconies, custorh
window coverings, bay windows, lovely rounded corners, tiled entry foyer,
brick paved driveway, tiled roof and brand new seawall plus sandy beach.
There is a security and intercom system plus a central vacuum system. The
dazzling views of Passage Key and the Sunshine Skyway are unsurpassed!
Don't miss this chance to live the island dream! Priced at $2,900,000.
Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com


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.

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 Club: Beachfront condo,
2BR/2BA, fully equipped. Anna Maria Island,
Florida. Available all year. (317) 873-3307.

SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton
Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balco-
nies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person
Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths,
Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer fur-
nished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on
Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336.

VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across
from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter
and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart-
ments, (941) 778-2374.

SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna
Maria.,Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through
April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201.

BRADENTON BEACH: Newly remodeled 1 BR/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.






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4BR/2BA house. Great investment at $1,199,00.
ANNA MARIA BAYVIEW 3,300 sf 4BR/4BA home with 600+
sf master suite plus home office. Or 3BR/3BA with five year
old guest quarters. $1,500,000.
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
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BEACH LIVING: SEASONAL, Furnished 2BR/2BA.
Utilities included. Gulf views and large decks. (941)
505-1962.

ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA half duplex, $1,250/
month; 2BR/2BA home, $1,550/month; 2BR/2BA
home on canal, $2,000/month; 3BR/2BA home on
canal, $2,000/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate,
P.A., (941) 778-2291, or e-mail:
Jason @ betsyhills.com.


LUXURY CONDO: 1BR/1BA including garage.
Near beach with pool, tennis and more! 2.5 years
old, gated. Annual $900/month. Call Denny at (941)
780-8789.


WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide variety
of condos/houses starting at $1,500/month. Annual
rental; Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA condo, pool/ten-
nis, small pet OK, $1,000/month; 3BR/2BA villa,
two-car garage, small pet OK, new carpet, $1,700/
month; 305 66th St., 2BR/1.5BA duplex on stilts, pet
OK, $975/month..SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-
0202. www.suncoastinc.com.

SANDPIPER: 55-PLUS. Seasonal 1 BR/1BA, steps
to the beach. $1,200/month. Also, 2BR/1BA,
$1,400/month. Nonsmoking. (775) 338-9492.

BAYVIEW TERRACE, Bradenton Beach: 2BR/1 BA
condo, second floor, completely furnished. Three-
month minimum rental. (708) 562-1601.


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TEMPORARY ISLAND RENTAL: One, two or three
months. 2BR/1BA, furnished. One block to beach.
$850/month, includes cable TV and water. (941)
807-5449.

SEASONAL: HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/1 BA ground-
level duplex, completely furnished. One house from
the Gulf. No pets, nonsmoking. (813) 689-0925, or
e-mail HLMSBCHRNTL@AOL.COM.

THE PALMS: 1BR/BA, pet friendly. $800/month,
first, last, deposit. Available now! 1813 51st St., A
Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800.

SEASONAL RENTAL: JANUARY through March.
Clean, modern duplex, 1BR/1BA, living room, din-
ing, kitchen, private outdoor patio, washer/dryer.
Walk to Gulf beach. $1,550/month, includes utilities.
(941) 778-5338 or (516) 526-5628.

BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA on
Intracoastal, boat dock, short walk to beach. Mod-
ern with large rooms. $1,000/month, first, last and
deposit. (727) 784-3679.

2BR/2BA ANNUAL: $1,200/month, first, last and se-
curity. References and lease required. Pet-OK.
Heated pool, washer/dryer, fenced, yard care. 201A
Peacock Lane, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-0473.

GULFFRONT RESIDENCE: PRIME Holmes Beach
location. Available seasonally, November-April 2006.
Renovated 2BR/2.5BA private residence in quiet area
of Island with open floor plan and large terrace over-
looking the Gulf. From $1,750/week with discounted
monthly rate. Call Dave at (941) 720-0089.


'ANNUAL RENTAL: COTTAGE in historic village.
2BR/1 BA, new appliances, well landscaped, private
backyard with vine-covered arbor/patio. Short walk
to Island and free Island trolley. $890/month. Call
Mike Norman Realty, (941) 778-6696.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA Holmes Beach water-
front villa. Quiet setting, spectacular view. $1,000/
month. Non-smoking. (941) 778-2100 or 224-6521.

SEASONAL OR MONTHLY: 3BR/2BA condo on
Palma Sola Bay with seawall and dock. Furnished
with kitchen, linens and all appliances. $2,750/
month. Call (863) 557-7809.

ELDERLY GOLFER NEEDS to rent golf cart space.
Call Tom Steele at (941) 778-2185.


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DOUBLEWIDE manufactured home. 2BR/2BA
Colony Cove. Water view. Three-month minimum.
$1,450/month. 55+, no pets. Excellent condition.
(941)721-4890.

UNFURNISHED 1BR apartment on Gulf Drive.
$700/month, plus utilities. (813)892-4768..

ANNUAL CONDO MARTINIQUE NORTH, fifth floor,
1BR/1.5BA. Gulffront. Condo approval required. No
pets and no smoking. Annual Single Family: Unique
3BR/2BA north-end home, 2,600 sq. ft. Just steps to
the beach. Pool coming soon. No smokers. Lawn and
pool included. Annual Single-Family: 2BR/1BA, steps
to Tampa Bay. Lawn included. No pets and no smok-
ers. Call Mike Carleton (941) 737-0915, or Smith Re-
altors (941) 778-0777.

LOVELY TURNKEY FURNISHED 1BR condo at
Sabel Palms. Pool, clubhouse, close to shopping,
six minutes to beach, $1,500/month plus deposit.
778-4451.

BEAUTIFUL ANNA MARIA canalfront condo. 2BR.
Turnkey furnished, across from bay. $325/week.
Available until Dec. 14. (941) 778-4451.

1BR APARTMENT CLOSE to beach with water
views. Sleeps four. $375/week or $1,850/month. Non-
smoking. Quiet area. Holmes Beach. (941) 779-0420.

RENTAL, FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE. 2BR/2BA.
Boat dock and heated pool. Available right now for
November and December 2005. $600/week,
$1,500/month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090.

NOVEMBER SPECIAL: STEPS to beach. Holmes
Beach, large 1BR/2BA. Tile, washer/dryer, kitchen,
courtyard. Only $350/week. Call (941) 778-1098.

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.

ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA two blocks south of
Rod & Reel Pier! $900/month. Call An Island Realty.
(941) 779-0733.

ANNUAL RENTAL. 2 BR/2BA pool home close to
Manatee River. Wood floors, fireplace. Pets. OK.
$1,600/month. Call Island Real.Estate., 778-6066.

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on canal. Fourplex in Holmes Beach, less than a
block to beach. $750/month. Call Island Real Es-
tate, (941) 778-6006.

SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA. Luxury duplex in
Holmes Beach..Steps to beach. $700/week.
$2,300/month. Available Nov. 1, 2005, until Jan. 2,
2006. (941) 778-7741.

ANNUAL CORTEZ 1BR, storage, carport, near boat
ramp. $635/month/ Phone (941)779-2710. after 10 am.

PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH shared dock, Old
Florida-style 2BR/1BA, screened porch, deck,
fenced yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Week,
month, season. (941) 485-1874.


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.

FOR SALE: SUNBOW Bay on Anna Maria Island,
condominium and marina. Rarely available! 2BR/
2BA, completely renovated, turnkey furnished.
$385,000. Call (941) 778-9684.

- COSTA RICA: ARE you ready to retire or looking for
that dream property? Pacific Ocean and mountain
view lots available from 1.5 to 10 acres. Fully titled
and ready to build with power and water. Low taxes
and building costs, land values rising fast. From
$35,000. Call today (941) 726-6702.

WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on
deep-water canal with large dock and views of
Tampa Bay. $850,000. (941) 779-1512.


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finest community. Buy both "as is" for $2,450,000.
4BR/3BA elevated home, beautiful views of Tampa
Bay, new lap pool, spa, waterfall, seawall and dock.
$1,300,000. Also, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, ranch
home, totally remodeled, new seawall, dock and
20,000 pound lift. $1,250,000. Lynn Bankuty, Real-
tor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420.
HARD TO FIND: Well-maintained west Bradenton
duplex. 2BR/1BA each side. Central A/C, concrete
block, separate meters, fully rented. Buy today and
start collecting checks tomorrow! $179,900. Chard
Winheim, Horizon Realty, (941) 713-6743.

WATERFRONT: SPECTACULAR VIEW from Shell
Point condo, 2BR/2BA, turnkey furnished. Jean
Holmes Realty, (941) 778-2644 or 730-7017.

BEAUTIFUL, NEW, RENOVATED 3BR/2BA Span-
ish-style home. Two-minute walk to beach. Fully fur-
nished, rental ready. Quiet Holmes Beach private
setting on cul-de-sac. Custom details, tile, granite.
New cabinets, windows, doors, A/C, ductwork,
stainless appliances. Paver drive/patios. (941) 778-
4560. $699,000

NON-RESIDENT/FOREIGN" Nationals: Island
home loans. 30 percent down bank loans. Call
Bobby, 1st Equity World Savings. 941-744-6906.
MUST SEE: Manufactured home has everything.
Colony Cove. 1,600 square feet. Views of Manatee
River. 2BR/2BA, pets, 55+, five pools. $65,500.
(941) 721-4890.







REALTORS
5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770
1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Web site: www.smiinreallors.com
Smith Realtors
welcomes their
newest associate
Susan Klement
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75 BY 100 FOOT LOT. Holmes Beach, three blocks
to Gulf. $400,000. (270) 304-4729.
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM. Recently remodeled
canalfront 3BR/2BA with pool and spa. New floors,
granite, appliances, electrical, plumbing. 525 67th
St., $1,150,000. (941) 779-1058 or 1-800-757-
7219. Agents welcome.
2/2 CANALFRONT HOME: Bradenton Beach.
Beautiful views of Palma Sola Bay. Third house
from Intracoastal. Dock. Great opportunity at
$690,000 "as is" or $750,000 after renovation. Call
(813) 781-0842.
PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA, tiled, major up-
grades, overlooking Palm Sola Bay, five minutes to
beach. Quiet, gated entry. For sale by owner. (941)
794-8757.

SUNNY SHORES: minutes to beaches! 3BR/1BA,
one-car garage. Two.miles to Coquina Beach; Fully
furnished. Perfect winter retreat or seasonal rental,
$159,900. Chard Winheim, Horizon Realty, (941)
713-6743.
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES, RUSKIN: vacant
lot, duplex, two great homes ranging in price from
$249,000 to $529,000. Be part of a booming area.
Judy Erickson,-Dickman Realty. 1-800-249-1651 or
(813) 468-0288.
ON THE BEACH CONDO for sale: 2BR/2BA. Ex-
pansive gulf views every room, totally renovated.
'You'll never want to leave'. Turnkey furnished, prin-
cipals only, $985,000. (717) 392-4048..




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CONDO FOR SALE directly on the beach. Spa-
cious 3 BR/2BA. large walk-in closets, 2 garages
plus storage room. $1,100,000. (717) 392-4048.
VILLAGE GREEN 2BR/2BA villa. 2 car garage. Com-
pletely updated. Open Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-
6. 6608 12th Ave. W., Bradenton. (941) 448-8502.
2BR/BA COVE at Sandy Pointe Condo. Beautiful
view. 3601 E. Bay Drive, #205. $375.000. Call (941)
779-0448.
VILLAGE GREEN BEAUTIFUL waterfront pool
home, 1,993 square feet of living space with fabu-
lous, lush, tropical landscaping and plenty of pri-
vacy. Asking $384,900..Denise Langlois, Coldwell
Banker. (941) 751-1155. IB 512699.
PALMA SOLA BAY furnished townhouse. 2BR/
2BA, new kitchen and upgradedthroughout. Boat
slip at your front door, heated pool. Exceptional
value at $379,000. Longboat Key.


ELLIJAY, GA (North of Atlanta) 1.5-3 acres. Tracts
level with mountain view and trout stream access.
Starting at $29,000. Call (706)636-2040.
NEW LOG CABIN-North Carolina Mountains. New
shell on secluded mountain site. $89,900. Hard-
wood forest. Great fall colors. Paved road. Near
parks and lakes. Acreage and financing available.
(828) 247-0081.
LAKEFRONT LOG HOME, $99,900. Lake Cumberland,
Ky. New, authentic 2,400 sf. Available Oct,29,2005.
Jamestown area. (800) 770-9311, ext. 822.


LTD MORTGAGE INC.
The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island
Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis
Licensed Mortgage Brokers
Conforming and jumbo loans.
1st and 2nd mortgages.
SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit.
100% purchase money mortgages.
Residential and commercial mortgages.
Private. money available for those
hard-to-place loans.
S. (941) 779-2113
502 72nd Street
Holmes Beach


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Beaches and Shoping


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Seasonal Rentals For 2006
LAKE BAYSHORE -,
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of lake, 55-plus.
Three month mini-
: mum. $1,400/month


North Beach Village 2BR/2BA.
one block to beach.
$2,800/month.


Call Judy Karkhoff, Realtor

REM Guftream

941-778-7777
866-266-9911
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looks this-huge lot also offering room. tforo-
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out. This 4BR/2BA split plan sits above your
recreational/work space and has a fantastic
four-car garage to store the toys
and more. MLS# 513452. .
$925,000 .
Call Lisa Helmer at :
(941) 720-4704 -
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EAST TENNESSEE PROPERTIES: For sale, sold
and financed by owner. Log homes, lots and acre-
age near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg. Call Ricky
Bryant (423) 623-2537.

BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Escape the heat
in the cool beautiful peaceful mountains of western
North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage and invest-
ments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real
Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com
Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868.

TENNESSEE WATERFRONT SALE! 2.4 acre wa-
terfront $9,900! Dockable building lots from
$14,900! Cabin package $54,900. Call now! (866)
770-5263, ext. 8.

WHITEWATER LIVING IN the Tennessee
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 thou-
sands. (800) 559-3095, ext 327.
www.rivercrest.com *Some restrictions apply.

NORTH CAROLINA GATED lakefront community,
1.5 acres plus 90 miles of shoreline. Never before
offered with 20 percent pre-development discounts,
90 percent financing. Call (800) 709-5253.


EAST ALABAMA MOUNTAIN property for sale, one
hour west of Atlanta in Piedmont, Ala. Great for enjoy-
ment or investment. 19.5 acres. $6,142 down, $510/
month. Information, call Glenn (850) 545-4928.

GEORGIA PROPERTIES AVAILABLE now. Resi-
dential, commercial, farm and timber tracts. Priced to
sell. Visit Peach State at www.Farmandtimber.com, or
call (866) 300-7653.

GRAND OPENING! LAKEFRONT acreage from
$69,900. Save $10,000 Nov. 5-6. Spectacular, new
waterfront community on one of largest and
cleanest mountain lakes in America! Large, estate-
size, deepwater parcels, gorgeous woods, pan-
oramic views. Paved roads, county water, utilities.
Low financing. Call now (800) 564-5092, ext. 266.

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Cabin on moun-
tain top, view, trees, waterfall and large public lake
nearby. 2BR/1 BA. $99,900. Owner (866) 789-8535,
www.NC77.com.

TENNESSEE LAKESIDE ACREAGE: New commu-
nity. 1+ acre homesites from the $30s. Private boat
slips, limited availability. Lake access/boat ramp.
Close to downtown Chattanooga. (866) 292-5769.

CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org !


ASHEVILLE, N.C. AREA: Mountain acreage, 1+ acre
riverfront, mountain view and wooded homesites from the
$50s. Gated community with custom lodge and river walk.
(866) 292-5762.

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN property: Two private
communities with hardwood trees, views, creeks and river
and lake access. Swim, fish, hike. Lots from $20,000 to
$85,000. (800) 699-1289 or
www.Riverbendlakelure.Com.

SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF: Homesite $342/month.
Breathtaking views. Upscale golf community set amid
Dye-designed 18-hole course in Carolina mountains.
Near Asheville, North Carolina. A sanctioned golf digest
schools teaching facility! Call toll-free (866) 334-3253 ext.
974. www.Cherokeevalleysc.Com. $69,900, 10 percent
down, balance financed at 4.94 percent fixed, 24-month
balloon, oac.

GEORGIA WATERFRONT PRE-Construction condos in-
clude top amenities, marina, four-star hotel and lots more!
Refundable $1,000 reservation deposit to hold. Incredible
opportunity. Realtor (877) 468-5687.

NEW MEXICO: 20 acres, $24,990. Scenic region, views,
canyons, trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Enjoy hunting, hiking,
horses, great climate. Power, great access. 100 percent
financing Call (914) 232-5100.

WESTERN N.C. MOUNTAINS: Extraordinary home sites
in gated Fall Branch Estates. Wooded lots, panoramic
mountain views, from $60k. Current phase pre-construc-
tion pricing. (877)774-3437 www.Ridgeslife.Com.


INVESTORS: GREAT MONEY MAKER
Currently renting for $2,900-$3,900/week


Two canalfront condos side by side. One 2BR/1.5BA and one 1 BR/1BA.
Two deeded'boat docks on sailboat water. Both for only $725,000.


Income will exceed your expectations.
One year old 5BR/5BA. Enjoy the
convenience of an indoor elevator and
outside spiral staircase. Beautifully
furnished and tiled throughout. Four-car
garage, lush heated pool overlooking the
bay, private dock and great fishing.
Reduced $2,190,000. Virtual tour:
www.flrealtour.com/mls031305/realtor.


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imagination. Gulf views possible. 2BR/1 BA on large corner lot.
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(941) 778-2246
(800) 211-2323
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PANORAMIC BAYFRONT Spectacular
4BRI2.5BA baylront residence with 120-leei on he
bay and 80-leei of canal fronlage Dock. vertical litt.
solar healed pool. Bay view. Close to beach. Dave
Moynihan, 778-2246. #509147 $1.650.000


DIRECT GULF FRONT Fabulous Gulf view'
Furnished 2B.~2BA top-loor end unit wiln
adaltional windows. Covered parking and
great walking beach Weekly rental OK Dave
Monihcnan 778-22-6. #513253 $989.500.


ANNA MARIA 3BR2BA old Florida style beach
cottage. Excellent rental history, great income.
Turnke/ furnished, fully updated. Steps to the
beach Management slaft already in place. Melanie
Johnson. 761-3100 #514885. $757,300


LIFE IS GOOD when while sand beaches are
only steps from your ocor and your home is a
pristine 2BR!2BA condo in a beachfront complex!
Karen Day 778-2246. #512655.$750.000


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HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX This 3BR2BA duplex
has a lot size of 9060 sf. Vaulted ceilings. screened
porches, in ground pool in a tropical serving. Laune
Dellatorre 778-2246.4515195. $749.000


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BREATH TAKING VIEWS Updated 2BR,2BA
condo. view sunsels & nesting birds over ihe
lagoon. Private oock for your oa31. Located
minutes from Ihe Gull. Joe Corbo 778-2246.
#513320. $479,000


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RUNAWAY BAY Beaut.lul pool view from OFFICE FOR SALE Holmes Beach ideal for
this 1BR/1BA Runaway Bay condo Top small business, ground tloor has one-car garage
floor unit Complex others heated pool tennis and nail balh Sludio apartment upstairs with
and deeded beach access. Laurie Dellalorre, r.tchenene, full bath w.th shower Becky Smith
778-2246 #514289 $345.000. or Ell Starrett. 7782246 #512811.$210.000.


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