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Skimming the news ... Gift guide, parades, street map and more inside. a Maria Isl e Island der Privateer parade fun, 1-B. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 6 Dec. 14, 2005 FREE Island real estate in transition By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Real estate buyers who think Anna Maria Island is like the mainland and in a buyers market with a glut of homes for sale should think again. Island real estate agents agree the Island real estate market bears little re- semblance to its mainland counterpart. While many Manatee area real estate agents claim they are in a buyers market with an overload of homes for sale, local agents say the Island market is in transi- tion. Just where it's headed and when it will get there, however, won't be determined until later in the season. "We are absolutely a different market than the mainland," said Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate in Holmes Beach. Unlike the mainland, with its vast tracts of landlocked homes, "We're like an enclosed waterfront market and waterfront properties are always in demand." He noted that while the inventory of homes for sale in east Manatee County is up 300 percent from last year, the Island's inventory only climbed 50 percent during the same period. And, he added, sales of Island real estate are al- ways slow at this time of year. He and other real estate agents won't have a better "handle" on which way the market is headed until later in the season. "Historically, sales pick up around December, then peak between March and May. We'll know then if it's a buyer's market or seller's market," he said. "But Island real estate values aren't' going down. What we may see is a slowing of the rate of apprecia- tion. We've been getting a 30-35 percent annual in- crease in value," he observed. That rate of increase isn't likely to continue, but Galletto predicted a steady 15 percent annual rise in property values. "And that's still a good rate of return," he added. "So, we're not a seller's market or a buyer's market yet. The next few months will tell us." Barry Gould of Island Vacation Properties agreed the market is changing. "The market is definitely in transition," he said, but it's more of "getting to a level playing field. We don't know where the transition will end." Buyers and sellers shouldn't take what's happen- ing on the mainland as an indication of where Island real estate is headed. Anna Maria Island, as residents are keen to say, doesn't like to follow the trend of the mainland. Remember, Gould added, "There is only so much space on the Island," while subdivisions and new houses are springing up almost weekly in east Mana- tee County. But while some Island real estate buyers might be waiting, early December is not the best time to deter- mine the Island market. It's the traditionally slow time for sales. "Sales will pick up proportionately as the season progresses, so let's wait and see if sale prices go lower," Gould said. There is, however, still a demand for Island real PLEASE SEE TRANSITION, NEXT PAGE Everything Under the Sun Garden Center's 'It's Only Money.' Islander Photo: Jack Elka And the winner is ... The top prize winner of The Islander Lighted Holi- day Boat Parade are Everything Under the Sun Garden Center owners Nicole Heslop and Jon Westergard. Their boat "It's Only Money" was decorated with a flashy pink "moving" flamingo, green and gold palm trees, loads of lights and twinkling snowflakes and lots PLEASE SEE BOAT PARADE, NEXT PAGE Verizon proposes Anna Maria cell tower ByRick Catlin Islander Reporter It may have taken just a bit more than four years, but as Verizon promised in 2001, the company is back in Anna Maria, this time with a proposal for a 125-foot- high cell tower in the city. Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn stressed, however, that Verizon has not made any formal application un- der the city's cell tower don't call them cell towers, call them personal wireless services facilities ordi- nance adopted in 2003 after Verizon tried unsuccess- fully to place a cell tower atop Roser Memorial Com- munity Church in October 2001. After that effort was thwarted by citizen outrage and.the church backing out of the deal, Verizon of- 'Tis the season for more Island scams By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter There must be something about Anna Maria Island in winter that seems to draw scam artists from around the globe. It appears the infamous "check deposit for a rental accommodation, then return the money" scam is again making its way around the Island (The Islander, Nov. 16). - The latest rendition of the scam took place at the Anna Maria Island Beach Resort when some- one who claimed to be a "bishop" from Ghana booked a room via e-mail. Someone else, alleg- ing they were his American sponsor, sent a check PLEASE SEE SCAM, NEXT PAGE ficials gave the Arnold Schwarenegger reply, "We'll be back." And they are. Building Official Kevin Donohue confirmed that Verizon representatives along with attorney Laura Bellflower met with him Dec. 7 to discuss "informally" placement and construction of a cell tower. Nothing was decided at that meeting, said SueLynn, although Verizon indicated it had four loca- tions in mind: Roser Church, the Anna Maria Island Community Center, city hall and the city public works garage. The mayor said the city may have some control over any cell tower application for the three public properties, but any application for a cell tower at Roser Church, which is private property, would only have to meet the requirements of the ordinance. "They really just wanted to find out how receptive the city would be to the idea," SueLynn said. Bellflower and Verizon wanted a direct meeting with her to discuss specifics, but the mayor replied that if Verizon wants the tower on public property, the com- pany should deal directly with the city commission. "I can't speak on behalf of the commission. They need to talk to commissioners to find out if they are re- ceptive," she said, indicating it would likely not be until January that any cell tower request could be on a com- mission agenda. "At this point, it's just talk about a tower, but it would appear Verizon is determined to build one in the city," the mayor observed. Following Verizon's failed 2001 effort to get a cell tower in Anna Maria, the city learned that federal law would not allow a city to prohibit construction of a cell phone tower, but the city did have the ability to regu- late its location, height and appearance. Those criteria were established in Anna Maria's cell tower ordinance passed in November 2003. The lights were bright in Bimini Bay. Islander Photo: Jack Elka "Evolution III" led the boat parade. Islander Photo: Courtesy Dara Caudill s Ir-l JI- ~L~-~PlrP-- 3sF a ---L~ iL"--"Lb-~""""""""-~L""IL" -dL 2-A D DEC. 14, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Transition real estate watchword CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 estate. Properties are being bought, sold or placed on pending every day, even in December. Gould agreed that sellers who have been willing to negotiate a sales price have been doing better than oth- ers. "I think the buyers who come during the holidays and meet the seller who will negotiate will do very well. There are always some excellent values in the Island market." At Mike Norman Real Estate, Mike Norman also agreed the market is "in transition," but stood with his colleagues, saying it's too early in the season to predict where the transition will lead. Wait until mid-March or mid-April. Some sellers may be waiting until later in the sea- son to negotiate, he indicated, but right now, a smart seller will listen to a reasonable offer and adjust accord- ingly to effect a sale, and a smart buyer will start look- ing now, rather than waiting until later in the season. If the traditional demand for real estate picks up at the end of the season, buyers now will be getting a bargain. However, added Norman, "It's fair to say prices are leveling off." And Island properties are still selling, just not quite as fast as last year. There were 11 sales in November 2005 compared with 15 for the same month in 2004. So, what does it all mean for the Island real estate buyer? Start looking now before the seasonal rush, said Norman, and find a seller who will negotiate. Both Norman, Galletto and Gould agreed: Island real estate values aren't going down. Prices, however, appear to be in a state of "transition." Boat parade winners CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 folks aboard having a great time, prompting judges to declare it a "Florida Christmas." Judging the event were Nancy Ambrose and Paul Roat of The Islander, Nancy's husband David and dad, Doc Walker, CD Dashiell of CD's Nails on the Island Rising waters Crews working on the Manatee County water system accidentally broke a water main Monday, Dec. 5, at Holmes Beach and 60th Street, resulting in flooding conditions that caused the loader in the background to nearly disappear into the abyss. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy salon and Kevin Shonkwiler of Jess Jewelers of Bradenton. Running an absolutely close second with the judges was Jerry McKee's "Evolution III." It sparkled with what appeared to be thousands of lights and a bouncing, dancing crowd that included Mickey Mouse. Other participants, including the "Cuzen Bill," Earl Eitchie's 33-foot sailboat with twinkling lights from top to bottom, Jim Humes "Down Time" and George Glaser's "Mystic Dolphin," entertained large crowds at the grand canal end by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and on the Anna Maria City Pier and Rod & Reel Pier. Co-sponsor of the event with The Islander, the Anna Maria City Pier, donated gift certificates, as did Mama Lo's and. the Chiles group, the Sandbar, BeachHouse and Mar Vista restaurants. Scam attempt made on Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 drawn on a Missouri bank for $5,750 as a deposit on the unit. The next day, the "bishop" e-mailed that he was canceling his vacation and requested a refund. An unsuspecting manager might have already depos- ited the check and sent a perfectly good refund check to the bishop, but AMIBR manager Carolyn Wells was pretty sure it was a scam, and took the check to her local bank for investigation. The check was worthless. The incident was reported to the Holmes Beach Police Department and was logged online as a fraud with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The "deposit scam" is not new to the Island and similar incidents should be reported to local law en- forcement and online to the FBI at www.ifccfbi.gov. RE-DISCOVER wiqWi4 4". OUt-FAie-4k ~Fi :1 :ai F'.$ Outn~ icULt Taifs 9d <^ cf Hee s. e^ i i -L.: I' : .. . Q: :* r, d, .', " ; .2 . *C e iLL -- '--- ; '**1 *'- 941 7.78 1515 11.1 SjLl Bay ; ,- Maria island I R E S T A U R A N T w w thewaterfrontrestaurant. 6tj SContinental SBistro You'll love our Bouillabaisse Marseilles. We prepare the celebrated seafood stew of Provence with an assortment of fresh fish, lobster and other shellfish, saffron, garlic and herbs. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees, specials and other favorites. RESERVE NOW FOR NA NEW YEAR'S EVE! SJ' BRUNCH & LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 -. Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 2i I I z I FJgpa I i i~us .I~kM ~a*aB~i~ rasy- " 'I THE ISLANDER U DEC. 14, 2005 A A-3 Thanksgiving fire investigation continues Meetings By Paul Roat The investigation into five suspicious fires on Thanksgiving in Bradenton Beach and Cortez is con- tinuing. Bradenton Beach Police Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz said that he has identified "persons of interest" in- volved in the early morning blazes, but declined to elaborate on the ongoing investigations. There were no injuries as a result of the fires. "All of the fires were intentionally set," West Manatee Fire Marshal Kurt Lathrop has said, "and there were similarities in all five." Firefighters responded to the first fire shortly after midnight Thanksgiving Day at the rear loading dock of the Bradenton Beach Post Office on First Street. Bins filled with undeliverable third-class mail had been set aflame. The fire caused smoke damage to the exterior of the post office and melted several of the plastic bins postal employees use to transport mail. Damage was estimated at $2,500. As West Manatee Fire & Rescue firefighters were ^" f ^ L: :" wrapping up the post office fire, another call came in to the north. A boat on a trailer in the 100 block of Ninth St. N. had burst into flames. Firefighters from Station No. 2 were able to put out the'fire, which destroyed the vessel, and were still on scene when they were called to another fire next to a house in the 2200 block of Avenue C. That fire was quickly extinguished as well. In the morning light, firefighters were called back to the city when yet another blaze next to a building, this time in the 100 block of Highland Avenue, was discovered. The next day, a cleaning woman at the Cortez Post Office on Cortez Road reported evidence of a fire on the outside of the building. Again, no significant dam- age was evident. The investigation is continuing among the West Manatee Fire & Rescue District, Bradenton Beach Police, postal investigators and the state fire marshal's office. Diaz said anyone with information regarding the fires should call him at 778-1005, ext. 223. Greetings from AMI ...:- ^ The Longboat Key S ,--Chamber of Com- merce held its. monthly breakfast on e '"-"'- ;-'- Nov. 30 at its office iand three Anna Maria Islanders and Longboat Key Chamber Ambassa- dors were present to greet the guests. They ''*e 'are Dr. Kathleen Goerg and Ben and Karen Cooper. Islander Photo: -a Nancy Ambrose Anna Maria City Dec. 14, 6:45 p.m., environmental education and enhancement committee meeting. Dec. 15, 6 p.m., special city commission meeting on 104 Maple Ave. variance, with regular city commis- sion to follow. Dec. 19, 6 p.m., 204 Archer neighborhood workshop. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Dec. 15, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: .Second reading and public hearing on newsracks, update on Bradenton Beach Pier Cafe mediation, discussion on extending city boundaries, update on project administrator position, approval of mayor's nomination for vice mayor, approval of invoices, consent agenda and commission reports. Dec. 17, 9 a.m., Ward 2 neighborhood meeting with Commissioner Lisa Marie Phillips and Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter at Annie Silver Commu- nity Center, 103 23rd St. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach None scheduled. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Dec. 15, 6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commission meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall - CANCELED. Winter break for schools Winter break for students.in Manatee County will begin Monday, Dec. 19. Classes will resume Wednesday, Jan. 4, al- though administration offices will reopen prior to the students' return. 50,000 Maltching-Fund Challenge * -le BUILDING OUR FUTURE! Holmes Beach residents Charles and JoAnn Lester are offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for contributions made by Dec. 31, 2005, to the Anna Maria Island Community Center Endowment Fund. And your contribution is tax deductible. The Center provides a critical human service need on the Island and provided more than 1.5 million hours of service to m an 3,400 Island residents last year. Please send donati tbl Ilenge, P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 3 owment Fund. Tihe Islander Tiis advertisement is sponsored as a community ...i .. : .,-, i3'pEiimr;:i i.~n'ri the,l esters by.The Islander. -- '- = -- =. YES, COUNT ME IN FOR THE LESTER-ISLANDER CHALLENGE! I I I Name IAddress Phone Q Amount $ I I would like my gift in honor of: I I I would like my gift to be in memory of: I I I Please bill me for my pledge amount. Please make checks payable to the AMICC Endowment Fund and mail your matching-fund contribution to P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 34216. L ---- I--- ----m m im m . I I 4-A M DEC. 14, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Bradenton expected to OK Perico Harbor plan By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter The Bradenton City Council at its Dec. 14 meeting was expected to approve the preliminary site plan by Paradise Pointe LLC a company owned by the St. Joe Company, formerly the Arvida Corp. for a re- tail-office-restaurant complex at the east end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The St. Joe Company al- ready has approval from Bradenton for a 686-unit con- dominium project adjacent to Perico Harbor Marina on the north side of Manatee Avenue. Approval of the site plan is expected without any serious opposition. Only Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey has ever voted against Arvida's condo project throughout the nearly five-year history of the development process. Under the Paradise Pointe site plan, the current convenience store, along with the former Leverock's Restaurant and the boat storage facility at Perico Har- bor Marina, will be torn down to make room for two buildings, both two floors over parking. The buildings will accommodate a restaurant, a liquor store, banquet hall and retail/office space. A small "one-way" gas station would be retained at the site where the convenience store is located. The "one-way" gas station would apparently be intended only for motorists exiting the marina. A minimum of 190 parking spaces are proposed, with more available after the boat storage facility is torn down. ManaSota-88 Executive Director Glen Compton said previously he was not surprised that the St. Joe Company was able to circumvent its agreement with Manatee County over development of its 686-unit con- dominium complex on the property, which is directly east of the Perico Harbor Marina. St. Joe had agreed to withdraw its plan for a retail- office complex in that agreement, but gave no guaran- tees that it would not acquire other adjacent or nearby properties for its commercial venture. Perico Harbor Marina has already gained approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion to dredge its boat basin to construct wet slips and convert the facility to accommodate deep-draft boats. The marina will have direct access to the St. Joe con- dominium project. Garbage instructions Jail birds Students from Anna Maria Elementary School were taken to jail the old Anna Maria City Jail on the site of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum, that is. Students toured the museum, jail and Belle Haven Cottage with art teacher Gary Wooten and recently retired historical society administrator Carolyne Norwood. Islander Photo: Andy Little Now that Waste Management Inc. has distributed its new garbage containers in Holmes Beach for the start of "automated" collection service, the company has also issued instructions to the public on how to use the containers. The instructions read: "Place all garbage in this cart. Drain all liquids and bag or wrap all refuse prior to placing it in the cart for removal to prevent spillage or litter. "Do not place yard waste, recyclables, hazardous waste materials or construction debris in this container. "Place cart at edge of curb with the handle towards your house with lid opening facing the street. Carts must be placed away from objects such as mail boxes, telephone poles, trees, etc. "If you request a second cart, place it as outlined above. Carts must be placed at least two feet apart from each other. Additional-carts are $2 each per month, "Any additional garbage is to be securely bagged and placed at curbside at least two feet away from your cart for accessibility. Please do not place in regular garbage can.. "Bulk items such as sofas. dressers and all other large furniture items must be placed at curbside and will be picked up on our second regularly scheduled pickup day by a separate truck. "All large appliances should be called in to Waste 'Management at 753-7591. Waste Management will then schedule it for pickup. "Pickup removal days and procedures for yard "FLORIDA'S OWN RODNEY DANGERFIELD" WILLIAM PETERSON S2(0 years of looking like. sounding like and acting like Rodney Dangerfield. * Rodney and \~ ie. Joan. sa\\ my act and thought it as spooky3". * Reserve no\% for January. February and March. A\ailable for pri\ ate parties. fund raisers. corporate functions. special events, retirement Villages. clubs, golf tournaments, radio. television and film. Book your vein ca rl\ 781-367-0339 www.comedy .conu'BBRodney waste and recyclables will remain the same. "REMINDER: Tie your tree and similar trimmings into bundles of four feet in length, two feet across and 50 pounds or less. Items such as hedge clippings, grass clippings, leaves and vines are to be containerized in bags or cans." Wasted Waste Management Inc. has distributed its new trash collection containers in Holmes Beach in prepara- tion for automated pickup service. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy oli 10 oam Worshi Service ^cN'Sr.' -ysery avaiW . Rev. Dr. Kenneth Gill "Peacemaking: God's Family Business" Chapel Choir and Guests Featuring selectionsfrom Handel's Messiah Adult Education Class 9am with Rev CharlesShook 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key (941) 383-6491 Web site: www.islandchapel.com J., a' ,__L-..1___,--_t_";.- N y 1 ACAT Carpet & Upholstery Tile and Grout Cleaning Cleaning and Stain Control! f! -778-2882 or 387-0607 LARRY & NANCY HOUSE. OWNERS gotocarpetcleaning.com g-I l www.ethicalservices.com .~..~.100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE;:,.L;;;~. THE ISLANDER M DEC. 14. 2005 M A-5 Traffic patterns change for elementary school When school resumes at Anna Maria Elementary School Wednesday, Jan. 4, parents will have a new traffic route for dropping off and picking up students. The front of the campus where the bus loop is cur- rently utilized will be a construction zone in January and parents and visitors will be directed to enter the south parking lot from Gulf Drive. Students will be Beach burglar busted By Mike Quinn Special to the Islander Holmes Beach Police, assisted by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 47-year-old man on a charge of burglary after he was discovered in a vacant apartment Sunday. SAccording to the report from the HBPD, Thomas McCann (no residence) broke into ,_: Sailfish Apartments, 3718 Gulf Drive, Unit 2, entering through a ... bathroom window. He was discov- ered asleep in bed in the unit by the Building manager. Manager Patrick Janos told police he yelled at the person in bed M and had to back out quickly when McCann McCann suddenly rose up out of the bed. McCann fled, but Sheriff's Deputy Thomas Franklin and his K-9 Quinto tracked him to where he was hiding in some seagrape trees and bushes in front of the home af 3502 Fourth Ave. He was taken into cus- tody by Holmes Beach Officer Jim Cumston. dropped off or picked up at the gazebo. Cars will then be permitted to exit onto Harbor Lane. Buses will enter campus through Harbor Drive and drop students off at the side entrance to the new cafete- ria. Buses will then exit onto Harbor Lane. AME Principal Kathy Hayes said bus riders will be dismissed 10 minutes prior to car riders in order to give the buses a chance to exit and avoid traffic congestion. Hayes said the traffic-flow pattern has been worked out with the Holmes Beach Police Department, safety inspections have been done by the bus transpor- tation department and the route is sufficiently wide to accommodate buses making turns onto the roadway. This traffic flow will be in effect until March. More parking will also be available at the start of the second semester. There will be staff parking on the south side of campus. Visitors are welcome to park in any unoccupied spaces. There will also be a temporary parent parking area behind the new building. Overflow parking will be available on 49th, 48th and 47th streets, across from the school. For more information, call the school at 708-5525. Anna Mana Eknmo y Scho AME traffic flow Parents will return to find a new traffic pattern in place at the start of the second semester at Anna Maria Elementary School. The diagram shows the parent dropoff and pickup route, entering campus from Gulf Drive and exiting through Harbor Lane. Oyster Bar hosts holiday events for two schools' staffs The Anna Maria Oyster Bar Monday evening Dining at the Cortez restaurant were Prine El- hosted dinners for teachers at two elementary schools ementary School administrators and staff, and at the at two of its restaurants and a Christmas party for Ellenton location, Blackburn Elementary staff. The Oyster Bar staffs at the third location -Monday third location, Landside, was site of a party for the evening, staffs of all three Oyster Bars. The manager made a positive identification of McCann as the person he found sleeping in the Sailfish unit. McCann was arrested and charged with burglary at approximately 10:30 p.m. Holmes Beach police said the defendant is known to them and had been "Marchman acted" the previous night and also has been.banned from the Island trolley. ive theg it of spa certificates starting at $20 -experience the difference hair nails skin body J|^hAVEDA S lirfestyle salon S spa store 5311 gulf drive. anna maria island. -/. vw .7,8;54 .00 ;. " ." '. .:,' '* w.3 ,al drao nudspa..co'm- :,-..- -, *. WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO SF FROM 1-BEDROOM anna mar ia APARTMENTS Gulf Coast TO 5-BEDROOM R E N T A L S EXECUTIVE HOMES 5319 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (West side of Island Finess Plaza) TEL. 941-778-3699 TOLL FREE 1-800-865-0800 FAX 941-782-5606 E-mail vacation@amgcrenlals cor Web www amgcrenials.com 4 1:... I .I :i i :-:" 'i;; ~: -i With warm r, appreciation to our customers and friends. Have a wonderful'! Holiday and Happy New Year. Boyd Insurance & Investment Sert ces We're doing all we can to insure your future! BOYD INSURANCE & INVESTMENT SERVICES 717 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 300 807 10th Avenue \Wet- Bradenton, Florida 34205 Palmetto, Florida 3422 1 941-745-8300 Fax 941-745-2571 941-722-0564 Fax 941-729-3312 www.boydinsurance.com Boyd Insurance & Investment Services' staff members are licensed b)te r -rc ..t Fl,-.r.i:J . iii mar "aay' a' Ac t'e' d-i, sor' --r rar 'ce, aln u. 6-A E DEC. 14, 2005 T THE ISLANDER 011inion Ready or not Whether residents of the City of Anna Maria are ready or not, there will be in the near future a cell tower built and service will be improved for cell phone users in the city that fights progress and change at every comer. It seems now that Verizon is back in Anna Maria, having tested the waters some four years ago, this time with a proposal for a 125-foot-high cell tower. Not to worry. After all, nothing formal has yet been submitted to the city. Not to worry. The city worked and worked on an or- dinance to limit the probabilities and make cell towers more palatable. Not to worry. Verizon has several locations in mind and something will surely be acceptable. Fat chance. Of course, we can hope that the city and its citizens won't wind up in a lawsuit over the whole deal. There was a brutal battle against a cell tower in Holmes Beach, and that city lost in the end. In fact, opposition to the cell tower proposal in Holmes Beach led to a less than desir- able location for residential folks and the city lost the rev- enue prospects to private business. Let's just say, it's not good to fight "Mother Nature" or the Federal Communications Commission. Maybe Anna Maria will surprise us all and embrace the "wireless" future. Holiday spirit We can't thank folks enough for coming out in droves to The Islander-sponsored open house for the Holmes Beach "downtown" area and all the merchants and businesses who participated in this annual event., It certainly serves to provide the holiday "spirit" and start off the season of giving for.us and it's ever so re- warding to see that the community participates. The Privateers with their ship and sleigh were wel- comed back to the Island Shopping Center to the delight of everyone. The Manatee High School chamber orches- tra and the Island Hobbits set the "tone." Santa visited with all the children who were willing! Everyone had a merry time. Thank you for sharing this event with us. Season of giving Please take time to consider a gift to the Anna Maria Island Community Center endowment fund before the end of the year. Friends of The Islander and the Center, Chuck and Joey Lester, are willing to match all donations up to $50,000. It's a win-win for everyone and for the future of the Center. Happy Holiday! Thel Islander DEC. 14, 2005 Vol. 14, No. 6 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Brannon, connie@islander.org V- Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) r 1993-04 Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 .. . WEBSIT-E: iNlarider.org " FAX, 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK ByEgan 111inion '7 AMEEM-Tnl- _.n Green monster Who OK'd this plan to "give" me an unwanted huge garbage container? Nobody asked me if I wanted this. Who paid for it? Or who is going to pay for it? You and me, all the property owners of Holmes Beach. Gestapo regime. What's next? I am an 83-year-old female on a walker. How am I going to wheel this monster from my door to the curb? I was managing very well with the small amount of garbage I accumulate being placed in a tall kitchen plastic bag and deposited at curbside on pickup days. Please unburden me from this green monster and Gestapo ruling. Joyce Shannon, Holmes Beach Gas tax increase Wake up, people. One way to do it is to reject the 5-cent gas tax increase, leave the roads the way they are now, let the political leaders live and drive the night- mare they created. Maybe they will slow the growth to a crawl and keep what open space we have left. It is no more irresponsible than what they have already done. The poor working class cannot afford.to live in Manatee County any more because of this runaway train and the high prices they face, and now our lead- ers want to increase gas consumption 5 cents a gallon. Shame on all of them for being so greedy. Dale P. Schmitz, Tallevast Monstrosity of the year Time magazine names the person for the year, for better or worse, who had the most influence on the dll- Tli n T I pdiot (C td (/1.^niVTrP orO RiT.P Let's talk about the 5-cent gas tax increase the wuuu. 1kb Year I L C' ,t~ Io o.sUU y)IeLLa rLia . Manatee County commissioners will approve, and the I propose an annual vote on the home that did the reason why they have no choice but to approve it. most to destroy the character of Anna Maria City, as we This is what happens when our irresponsible com- know and love it. I can suggest four, there must be missioners and city council members allow developers more. to have their way, to build, build, build, all in the name One has pilings so deep it will probably sustain of "It's the economy, stupid" and deliberately ignore winds of a Category 7 hurricane. When, as implied by the fact that they are destroying the very quality of life Rick Catlin in a previous issue, the Island is wiped that the rest of us are trying to obtain away, this unit will look like an oil rig in the Gulf. Why have we allowed the economy to become I hope they have a boat. more important than life? Some will say you can't have Marty Higgins, Anna Maria one (in this country) without the other. If that's the Personal highlight case, then our days are numbered. We need a new vision or the end of this vicious Thank you Anna Maria Island Historical Society cycle will come upon us like a runaway train and we for a personal holiday highlight. Jimi Gee's six-string all lose everything we cherish. No matter how many Santa was precious and oh-so-classical. What a treat. roads we build or how many roads we widen. Are we Janie Robertson, Bradenton Beach city commissioner so ignorant and blind not to see the system we use in this great country of ours will become our demise if we Have your say do not change the same old song we live by? The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- Overcrowding our communities to the point where ion letters. people become enraged and start killing each other Address letters to Editor, The Islander, 5404 Ma- /,,,;be'cause we are being squeezed togetherlike,sardines,.. ,,rina Drive, HohmesBeach,EL 34217,,.fax.to 9.41,.77.8, with no space, all in the name oY tec6iomy '-;, o7Y8oor.roe-m o nevstlaner.org. *** -,-. i i., *r *ii **,"*' .^'/ *df r k'_m *< H .n i j *. i. f1 *' r*'j tl' *t **.''*' * THE ISLANDER 0 DEC. 14, 2005 0 A-7 Opinion 'No' on Seafood Shack I have addressed the following letter to the Mana- tee County commissioners: I have lived in Cortez all my life. I worked with my parents and brother to build the road that goes past the Seafood Shack restaurant to the end and through Mari- ners Cove. Back then Cortez Road was made from crushed shells that came from Indian mounds. I went to school in the old schoolhouse on 119th Street. I was postmas- ter of Cortez for 20 years. Lots of changes to Cortez have happened in my lifetime. Most of them are very good, on both sides of Cortez Road. I hear that Manatee County wants to buy the Sea- food Shack for millions of dollars-and build a public boat ramp there. And FISH would put their museum in the building. In my opinion, that would be a very bad idea and very bad for the people who live in Cortez. Now, there is the Cortez drawbridge that opens every 20 minutes. When the drawbridge is open, traf- fic backs up. The traffic is getting worse and worse in this area because more and more people are moving to Bradenton and using Cortez Road to go to the beach. There have been lots of wrecks at the corner of 127th Street and the drawbridge. Also, trucks with boats on trailers park in the middle of 127th Street while they go into get bait at Annie's in the morning. That blocks the road. A public boat ramp would make more traffic on this road and a very dangerous situation at the corer of Cortez Road. I don't think FISH really wants a boat ramp on this property either. Also, FISH has been trying to finish the old schoolhouse in Cortez for a museum for years. Where is the money going to come from to make the Seafood Shack into a museum and boat-building place? That will take millions of dollars. We need better roads, not a boat ramp. We have lots.of boat ramps in this area. I think the Seafood Shack should remain as a res- taurant. The parking area should be fixed up. I am ask- ing the county commissioners not to spend our money to buy the property and build a boat ramp and museum. Wyman Caarsey, Cortez Seafood Shack a good move I applaud the county's consideration about pur- chasing this prime waterfront property. The long-term benefits to the general public of such an acquisition could do wonders for the quality of life here in Mana- tee County. Just imagine what it would be like for our commu- nity to have a thriving waterfront maritime museum, a Mystic Seaport of the South. Our community would become a destination that would attract lovers of mari- time history of our community and our country. I envision the facility being like the hub of a wheel from which all sorts of spokes would reach out into our environment providing opportunities for people to re- connect to the beautiful natural environment around us. Purchasing this property would validate the county's claim to want to enhance the eco-tourism in- dustry. Various entities that would provide excursions out into the water could work out of there. Let's face it, as everything gets developed around here it becomes more and more difficult for those of us who cannot afford to buy waterfront property to appre- ciate the coastline. When we talk about trying to recon- nect our youth back to nature, why shouldn't the gov- ernment provide access to nature? Already the projects at the museum are bursting the seams, and with such a gifted staff already assembled the potential for involving more of our community in historical and maritime ventures is limitless. Not only is this type of activity a tremendous physical and spiritual benefit to the elders, but our youth could be engaged in activities which not only teach the traditional methods of boat construction, per- haps building a fleet of rowing or sailing craft, but also would give them a more traditional peaceful under- standing of our relationship with nature. If we do not provide more access to the water, people will not care if it is saved or not. The alterna- tive is that Manatee County is just going to follow in the footpath of all of the other Floridian coastline places that have turned into a bedroom for the rich to enjoy the beauty around us. Jaime Canfield, Bradenton He's making his list, checking it twice, gonna find out who's rotten or nice! Your rotten friends and family will love gifts and gear from Rotten Ralph's *Gift Certificates *T-shirts *Golf Shirts Hats *Coffee Mugs: and more Hurry in today! ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 of Mexico F ALLYO-AN-AT IH&C!SAL A VRAY!*$8.99 Ten years ago in the Dec. 14, 1995, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Manatee County officials agreed to build a fish- ing pier at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach after Commission Chairperson Luke Courtney com- plained that the other two Island cities had piers, but Holmes Beach had nothing but a beach. A proposal by the Sarasota-Manatee Metropoli- tan Planning Organization to hold a meeting among all interested parties about construction of a third bridge to Anna Maria Island from the mainland was postponed for another month by acting MPO Chairperson and Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash. 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Supplements Located on the Island at 5344 Gulf Drive! S Frillilijil Floors Master Certified Sales Service Repairs Installation Carpet I Ceramic Tile Wood Laminate Residential and Commercial No job too big or too small ^C Call 941.914.5719 Fax 813.354.3333 ertidil 'rankyrn iC@verizort.net Engaged Jacqueline Danzer of Anna Maria and Ronald Pepka of Bradenton plan a seagoing wedding in August aboard an Alaska-bound cruise ship. She is a home health care nurse and the prospective bridegroom is a retired Navy captain. Parrot Cove Marina opens in Cortez By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter After more than a year of major rehab and major delays in permits, Parrot Cover Marina is opening for business this week. A jubilant Bob Gertz said. "We'll start bringing in boats about midweek. \Vc're open for business." S He bought the marina at Sunny Shores, at the northeast end of Cortez, a year and a half ago and vir- tually re-created it from the sea bottom up. He acquired it from Donald Gagnon, whose family had owned it for decades. It was built in 1951. It is newly dredged to 5 feet of depth at mean low tide, he said, has newly driven pilings to hold firm 30 new slips that will moor boats from 25 to 50 feet in length, with new electric and water lines. Fuel service is available. Gertz plans to charge $10 per foot for moorage. He plans to rebuild and eventually make his home- in an old two-story building at the water's edge, whose ground floor Gagnon used as a shop and lived upstairs. The marina is on Palma Sola Bay "two minutes from the Intracoasral Waterway and seven from the Gulf of Mexico by boat," Gertz said. Access is off Cortez Road \ ia 115th Street. The address of the ma- rina is 11510 36th Ave. W., Bradenton, phone 795- 0088. The property is half an acre with 320 feet of water- front, next door to a county park which itself has 800 feet of waterfront. He already has had half a dozen offers for the fa- cility, but he says that "after all the struggle to get it established, I'm not selling now." Spring fling volunteers sought The Anna Maria Elementary School Parent- Teacher Organization has put out the call for volunteers to help with the upcoming Spring Fling dinner and dance. The Spring Fling is a fundraiser at the end of the year for parents and staff. It includes an auction of items donated from local businesses as well as some crafted by students. Proceeds from the event are used for a special project, such as the purchase of comput- ers and books. The designated project and party theme will be announced soon, but Spring Fling chair Joy Murphy is calling for "all hands on deck" to begin planning the Seventh -'".-' -- For more information, call Murhl a't 730.'2812.') Challenge hits $10,000, little time to go The $50,000 challenge to Islanders has netted about $10,000 so far, said a spokesperson for the ben- eficiary Anna Maria Island Community Center. But she noted there are less than three weeks to go to "call" Chuck and Joey Lester on their offer to match dollar for dollar every donation through December up to $50,000 total. That's every donation to the Center's endowment fund. It swelled by $100,000 last year when Islanders donated more than $50,000, which the Lesters happily matched. This fund is apart from the Center's continuing operations fund that finances programs, and apart from the capital fund which pays for expansion and improve- ments to buildings now under way there. Donations may be made at the Center, 407 Magno- lia Ave., Anna Maria, or discussed with staff there or by phone at 778-1908, or The Islander, 778-7978. MCAT holiday schedule The Manatee County Area Transit has announced its holiday schedule for service from Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Jan. 2. Saturday, Dec. 24: The Island Trolley will operate from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Regular MCAT service will operate on an abbreviated basis ending at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25: The Island Trolley will operate its normal schedule for Anna Maria Island. The free Beach Express from the K-Mart on Manatee Avenue West at 75th Street to the Manatee County Public Beach will also operate as normal. Monday, Dec. 26: The Island Trolley and other fixed-route MCAT service will operate normally. Tuesday, Dec. 27: MCAT administrative offices will be closed, but MCAT fixed routes and the Island Trolley will operate a normal schedule. Saturday, Dec. 31: The Island Trolley and all fixed-route MCAT service will operate a regular sched- ule. Sunday, Jan. 1: MCAT will operate the normal schedule for the Island Trolley on Anna Maria Island and the free Beach Express. For more information on MCAT's holiday service, call 749-7116 or visit the Internet at www .co .manatee.fl.us. Demonstrator Cecy Richardson will demonstrate "Linoleum Block Prints" at the Island Gallery West from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17. The artists' cooperative is at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Gallery hours are frometails may b otaint.Mnday hraligh Satur- 6 - day. Details may be obtained by calling 778-6648.,*.) And the winner is ... In terms of success for sparking the holiday spirit, everyone at "Ye 01' Holmes Beach Business District" S. holiday open house was a winner. Refreshments at a 1 vi 1 variety of stores, clowns, music, visits with Santa and the Privateers and a big "snowfall" helped make the -i event merry. Even merrier are winners of a variety of gifts and gift certificates from participating merchants, includ- Sing top prize winner Don Lantz of Holmes Beach. 0. Lantz will claim a gift basket of prizes. Kathi Cowan, Martine Miller and Marie Simpson l. will receive merchant gift certificates. Contributing to the prizes were Mister Roberts, Garden Hut, Nica Rose, Rader's Reef, Anna Maria Liquor and Wine, Restless Natives, Richards Whole L Foods, Curves, Island Trader, Island Grill Store, Ooh La La! Bistro and The Islander newspaper. Merchants reported a "record crowd" for the event and plenty of holiday shopping occurred. The young "Hobbits" band was at hit at Mister Roberts in the S&S Plaza, as were the Manatee High School Chamber Orchestra at The Islander in the Island Shopping Center. The "snow" at the open house actually soap bubbles wasa hitfor the kids. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Pelican Man has crisis open house A "Save Our Sanctuary" open house is scheduled this weekend to raise funds to keep the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in operation. "Unless the sanctuary improves its immediate op- erational cash shortfall during this new donation drive, it may have to cease all operations," said Jeffrey A. Dering, executive director. The open house, part of the new "We are for the birds" donation campaign, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p:m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, at the sanc- tuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, on City Island off the south ramp of the New Pass Bridge to Longboat Key. Dering noted that since its inception the sanctuary has rescued and rehabilitated more than 50,000 wild birds, returning many of them to their home in the wild. But costs are rising rapidly, he said, and income has dwindled. As part of Saturday's open house the sanctuary will host "Vets in the City,".a full service mobile veterinary clinic operated by Drs. Jan Hale and Marcelo Arango, which will be on the grounds for dog and cat vaccina- tions at reduced prices. At 1 p.m. Saturday, Hollywood stuntman and na- tive Sarasota artist Mark A. Cuttin will demonstrate his "impact art" by hurling himself from a 25-foot tower onto a large paint canvas while covered in paint-filled balloons. In January he plans to auction off several "impact art" canvases to benefit the sanctuary and other non- Mote offers price reductions for food. donations Mote Aquarium and the Sarasota Bay Explorers have a food special going on from now through Dec. 23, with patrons getting a price cut in tickets for donating food, Aquarium and Explorers boat tour tickets will be $1 off for a food item donation, Mote Marine Labora- tory said. Visitors who are going to both attractions can get $2 off the combined ticket price of $30. The food items will be donated to the All Faiths Food Bank,. which helps feed the hungry of Sarasota and DeSoto counties the year around through a variety of pro- grams. The Explorer eco-tours run daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 and 4 p.m., leaving from the aquarium, which it- self is open from 10 a.m. to.5 p.m. 365 days a year.. Details may be obtained by calling 388-4441. Gulf Coast Writers to hear Longboat Key publisher The. Gulf Coast Writers group will hear Matt Walsh, publisher of the Longboat Observer newspaper and other Observers in the area, at a meeting at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina, Driv'e. Holntes.B.each, Details, ar~ valcr, abl~:Ut(76ii -PO~il- 9 ,-,'q *;> -i r J> aQ'y~ \ ~i $ w. '*rv!!L).5(~ 'I?! profit organizations. He is of a longtime circus family in Sarasota. Also.on Saturday, the sanctuary will have a holi- day sidewalk gift and book sale on the grounds. There is plenty of parking there, Dering said, and sanctuary staff, volunteers and board members will be on hand to guide visitors and answer questions. Details may be obtained by calling 388-4444 or at www.pelicanman.org. 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The bridegroom is a-2004 graduate of the University of North Florida in graphic design, She is the daughter of David and Marcia Brockway of Anna Maria and he is the son of John and Rita Ditze ofS-e. eaP...^ a.r -U., ;,-,^ r 5 1 .c,t,i, if i -,c S14-A M DEC. 14, 2005 M THE ISLANDER Anna Maria planners try to help the unwilling By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter In what some people might think is a rarity in Anna Maria, a city board is actually trying to help property owners who want to change their lot lines in the inter- est of safety. That's what the planning and zoning board told Mike and Nancy Yetter Dec. 6 when they appeared before the board requesting a lot line split for property they and Joe and Shirley McGuire own at 119 and 121 Park Ave. The owners had requested the lot line change so that the two adjacent lots would face Park Avenue, not SGulf Boulevard. Yetter said there was a safety issue involved with cars backing out onto Gulf Boulevard. The board consensus was to agree to recommend that the city commission approve that the lots be "turned," but stipulated that the owners should also have the lots replatted. City Attorney Jim Dye told the board that in his opinion there's nothing wrong with approving the re- quested split. However, he added, if the lots aren't replatted, they would technically become non-con- forming and unplatted lots. As such, at some point in the future, the owners may not have some legal rights afforded owners of platted, non-conforming lots. Building Official Kevin Donohue chimed in that legally platted lots are accepted by the city. Yetter, however, said he and the McGuires "do not have faith in the system to continue with a replat," unless they get assurances that a replat is "simple and - not too costly." He said it's taken them about a year just to get before the board and he's "frustrated" by the system. This was supposed to be a simple request, he said, and now it's "blown out of proportion." Board member Doug Copeland said the board has only had the request for eight days and this was the second hearing, and that the board is trying to move the process along as rapidly as possible. "Our attorney has said he will be more comfortable with a replat and I would not recommend this without a replat," Copeland noted. The Yetters eventually agreed to accept the board's stipulation with the understanding they might not pro- ceed with the replat if it proved too costly. - ~: ~-..i -- ,, 4~r ,, Helping out At a luncheon of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Bernard Catholic Church, members contributed presents for clients of Manasota Solve, an organization helping women with childbirth, parenting and adop- tion issues. Cornelia Zanetti of St. Bernard, left, and Donna Vellenga of Solve pose in front of the church's Christmas tree at the event. 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Information: 778-0523. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. "Celebrating Relationships" seminar with Angela Jackson at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Thursday, Dec. 15 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Food for Life cooking class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Friday, Dec. 16 9 a.m. Mo's Mixed Movements at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Beginners watercolor class with Susie Cotton at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna. Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 8 p.m. 'The Glorious Future of Mankind" video essay at the Manatee County Baha'i Center, 6404 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 741-4922. Saturday, Dec. 17 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting with guest Scott Hirsh of the Anna Maria Island Privateers at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 10 a.m. to noon Linoleum block print demon- stration by Cecy Richardson at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778- 6648. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Porsches in the Park at St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota. Information: 388-1554. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -Lester-Islander Family Fun Day at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 5 to 7 p.m. Santa at Haley's Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-5405. 5 to 9 p.m. Anna Maria Holiday Festival, down- town Anna Maria City. Information: 779-9200. 6:30 p.m. Bethlehem Walk at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-0414. 7p.m. Christmas Deck Party at Haley's Motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778- 5405. Sunday, Dec. 18 2 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra present "Messiah and More" at the Is- land Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Donation requested. 4 and 7 p.m. Carols by Candlelight at West Bradenton Baptist Church, 1305 43rd St. W., Braden- ton. Information: 748-6926. Tuesday, Dec. 20 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Holiday blood drive at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Wednesday, Dec. 21 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies. Ongoing: "Dickens at the Crosley" presented by the Crosley Museum Theatre at the Powel Crosley Museum, One Seagate Drive, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, through Dec. 22. Information: 722-3244. Fee applies. "Ann Casale: A Life's Workof Passion" exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30. Information: 778- 2099. Photographer Rolf Bertram window exhibit at the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 30. Information: 778- 6694. "The Highwaymen," Florida's African-American landscape painters exhibit at the South Florida Mu- seum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through March 12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. THE ISLANDER 0 DEC. 14, 2005 U A-15 Where's Woody? 'yard sale' Dec. 17 Island artists and friends of Island artists are invited to exhibit at the fun, free year-end artists' "yard sale" hosted by The Islander newspaper 9- a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, but signup must be completed by Friday, Dec. 16. What started as an outdoor yard sale at art- ist Woody Candish's Anna Maria home moved several years ago to The Islander and has grown to fill the walkways of the Island Shopping Cen- ter where the newspaper office resides. Many of the "yard sale" artists have been participants in The Islander's annual student art fundraiser "For Art's Sake" and many more are welcome to join the event, which is free to exhibitors. Shoppers must, of course, bring their wallets (and arrive early) to take advantage of the pre-Christmas bargains of- fered by the artists. For information, contact The Islander at 778-7978 or visit the office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Upcoming: Lee Mears art demonstration at Island Gallery West Dec. 24. Save the Date: Anna Maria Island Privateer's Thieves Market Jan. 14. Southeastern Guide Dogs open house Jan. 14. "Mote at 50" lecture at Mote Marine's Immersion Cinema Jan. 17. Shaman Band concert at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 20. Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Extravaganza Jan. 21. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Key Chamber Awards - Breakfast Jan. 24. Island Players "Murder by Misadventure" Jan. 26. King Middle School Media Center fundraising party/auction Feb. 11. 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Soprano Michelle Giglio heads the outstanding list of soloists from then on, recently returned from a suc- cessful five-year European concert and recording tour. Alto solos will be sung by countertenor Don Scheeler. After a successful career as a tenor, he switched to alto in 1993 and studied music interpreta- 'tion with teachers in the United States and abroad. Tenor solos will be sung by Enoch Sherman, who debuted in Carnegie Hall after graduation from Juilliard School in New York. For two decades since then he has performed leading roles in opera, oratorio and other venues all over the world. Richard Storm again sings the bass roles. In ad- dition to his vocal artistry he is executive director of Key Chorale and member of the board of Seaside Institute, where he is co-chair of the artist residence program and the new community performing arts hall project. Additional information is available at 778-1716 or online at www.amicco.org. Obituaries Old junk slows Cortez dredge job Alberto Caserta Alberto Caserta, 90, of Bradenton, died Dec. 11. Born in Naples, Italy, Mr. Caserta moved to Mana- tee County from Lakeland in 1965. He was a tailor with Caserta Tailors. He was a member of St. Joseph Catho- lic Church, Bradenton. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, and memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Burial will be at Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to National Emphysema Founda- tion, 15 Belden Ave., Norwalk CT 06850. He is survived by son Vic of Holmes Beach and Sister Emma of Bradenton. Tiffiany Maria Olson Tiffiany Maria Olson, 22, of Bradenton, died Dec. 7. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., Ms. Olson was formerly em- ployed at the Rod & Reel Pier. SMemorial services were Dec. 12 at Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Wachovia Bank, Tiffiany Maria Olson Anna Maria Island. She is survived by parents Christine Marie Olson and Richard C. Johnson of Milwaukee; brother Derek James; uncles Bradley, Dennis, Jeff and Lars; aunts Barbara, Carol, Judy and Raz; and grandmother Margie Hale. Ernst Otto Stalinski , Ernst Otto Stahinski. 60. of Anna Maria I island and 7 Honduras, has died. Born in Germany, Mr. Stalinski was a longtime :resident of the Island. He was buried in Honduras. Rosemarie Catherine Willis SRosemarie Catherine Willis, 75, ofAnn4 Maria, diefD Dc. 3. - Born in Ne\\ York City, Mrs. Willis moved to Manatee County from Wallingford, Conn., in 1995. She t\ as retired as secretarN in children's psychiatry at Yale Uni\ ersity in New Haven, Conn. She taught En- 1-Happy Holidas . ... 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The work is in the FISH Preserve, the large wooded area at the east end of the historic fishing village which has.been abused for many years by people dumping there. The Florida Institute for Salt- water Heritage is providing space in its, Preserve where the spoil dredged from the channel will be pumped, dried and eventually hauled to a landfill or, if it is clean enough, spread in the Preserve. Already cleared out are a number of derelict boats and a large rusted-out steel barge that have been there for decades. Under way now is clearing a roadway for the big pipes from the dredge to the spoil site, and a site where the dredge itself will be located. Next will come clearing of the spoil site. The dredging equipment will be moved to its pumping site in about a month, Listowski said. That's somewhat later than originally planned, but "We're not really off the schedule. We just ran into some things we hadn't expected. We're used to that, it happens on e\er) job." 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A vehicle tag was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked in the cohdo garage. Dec. 6, 2503 Gulf Drive N., Club Bamboo, theft. Ten chairs were reportedly stolen from the front of the property. Holmes Beach Dec. 3,2900 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, DUI/drug arrest. William Easton, 49, of Bradenton, was' stopped for a noise violation due to the stereo vol- ume of,his moving vehicle. He was given-a field sobriety test, which he reportedly failed and \\as arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. SHe reported consented to'a vehicle search that re- sulted in an additional charge for possession of drug paraphernalia when the officer conducting the search found a marijuana pipe. and small amount of mari- Juana. Dec. 4, 4700 block of Gulf Drive, expired tag. A driver was stopped for illegally passing thevehicle in front of her, which was making a left turn. 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The Municipal Service Benefit Unit now can be set up and the project proceed, said Tom Yarger, the project manager for the county who made the presen- tation to the commissioners. The new ordinance clears the way for a formal agreement between the county property appraiser and the tax collector for collection of special assess- ments for the project from property owners within the MSBU. Yarger said 73 percent of the owners registered approval of the project during a county staff survey. Under such an arrangement, MBSU property own- ers pay most of the costs, requesting some county as- sistance, Yarger explained. The proposed work would clean and restore all the canals in Coral Shores, though not the entrance chan- nel which was dredged five years ago in a major job for Mount Vernon next door. Both are east of Cortez "proper." The canals, constructed by the subdivision's devel- oper in the mid-1950s, are so silted-in as to be impass- able in some spots. At completion of the dredging, the canals are to be 90 feet wide overall, 5 feet below mean low water, and 15 feet from any dock or other structure. The county nowadays customarily retrofits or builds new silt boxes along roads to avoid the silting- up by catch basins that now drain into canals, Yarger said. Then county transportation department crews periodically clear out the boxes, which helps avoid extensive dredging. Holmes Beach has openings The City of Holmes Beach has vacancies for citi- zens interested in serving the city. The personnel board has two seats, each for a one- year term; the board of adjustment has one seat and one alternate, each for a three-year term; the code enforce- ment board also has a vacancy for a three-year term; and the parks and beautification committee has an opening for a one-year term. Applications for any of the vacancies may be- picked up at city hall or downloaded from the city's Web site at www.holmesbeachfl.org. Perfect gift? 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Stop shopping now and jn us at the biggest art "yard sale" of the year! TIe Islander Another Islander newspaper sponsored event. For more information call 778-7978 ..; -- `- -- '------'-'-~'- -" -- -~- Ito~ 18-A E DEC. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER AME's McDonough inducted into teacher's guild By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School media specialist ,. Lynne McDonough is one of the first of 23 teachers inducted into the Accomplished Teachers of Manatee County guild. The newly established guild was founded to recog- nize excellence in teaching and to enhance leadership and professional development opportunities to improve county schools. Criteria for membership selection includes demon- strated excellence in teaching and knowledge of sub- ject matter, effective leadership skills and successful facilitation of professional teaching development op- portunities. According to AME Principal Kathy Hayes, who nominated McDonough for guild membership, she is a great example of an outstanding leader. "She has successfully taught nearly every grade level at AME and, in her first year as media specialist, she transformed the school's media center into a haven for excellent reading initiatives and technology," Hayes said. McDonough has introduced many programs to improve student achievement and assist teachers in using authentic resources. Some of these resources in- clude Book Adventure, TextLink, Groliers Online, United Streaming and Nettrekers. In addition to her duties as media specialist, McDonough manages the television production studio, which airs the daily student morning news show. She composes the school's monthly newsletter "The Surfer" and produces the school yearbook. Some of the programs she has developed include the Birthday Book Club as a means to purchase current book titles for the library and she recently acquired grant money for a new "Book Badge" program to in- spire students to read books from various genres. McDonough has also updated the school Web site at www.annamaria.net with links for students to utilize at home. Students can access the library catalogue, reading activities, news, library skill games, research resources and television production information. those seeking to refine their skills; to participate in planning, implementing and refining district initiatives; and promote the education profession through commu- nity service and global outreach. The induction ceremony for new members was held at the Bishop Planetarium and was sponsored by the Manatee County School Board and Education Foundation. ATOM member Lynne McDonough is one of 23 teachers inducted into the newly established Accomplished Teachers of Manatee County, which recognizes teachers demon- strating excellence in teaching, enhancing leadership and professional development opportunities. Is- lander Photo: Diana Bogan In addition, she has trained and collaborates with a team of parent volunteers to assist in the media cen- ter and serves as a team leader and chairperson of the school's media advisory committee. The primary objectives of guild members are to facilitate ongoing professional development and de- velop resources to promote accomplished teaching for Reading coach Becky Levengood, Anna Maria Elementary School's part-time reading coach, spent her first week on campus getting acquainted. Levengood, who has been a teacher for 30 years, will split her duties with Palma Sola Elementary School. She is responsible for providing support and training to teachers in monitoring and improving student reading levels. 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Norwood was a reporter/photographer for the former Islander newspaper for almost 20 years. During that time she said she met many oldtimers. "I noticed historic memorabilia in their homes," she said. "Then they moved away or died and their families came from the north and threw away many of their belongings, including early photos of the Island." In the late 1980s, Norwood said then Mayor Ray Simches asked her to form an Island historical society. After holding a community meeting which approxi- mately 15 other Islanders attended, she noted there was enthusiasm for forming an historical group. In 1990 she co-founded the Anna Maria Island Historical Society as a non-profit educational organi- zation. "At first we had nothing," says Norwood. "No pic- tures or artifacts. We advertised and by word of mouth people started bringing their early Island items to us." The first Island museum was on Crescent Drive in Anna Maria where the podiatrist is now. "We soon outgrew it and I asked Mayor Simches if we could have the old Turtle House, 402 Pine Ave.,for a museum," she said. The commission approved the request and the or- ganization moved into the building in 1992 and spent $10,000 renovating it. The historical society has grown from a dozen members to nearly 200 members. It is hard to say how many people visit the museum each season even though a registry is kept. Norwood believes as many as 2,000 visitors pass through the Island museum yearly. "Hundreds of people from around the world visit the museum every year. Their glowing comments are most rewarding. Many children visit the museum. To get them interested in looking at the exhibits, we have a scavenger hunt. They love it." Norwood was the first president of the society and later became administrator. She was not only instru- mental in obtaining the museum's current location but also in having Anna Maria City's historic Belle Haven Cottage moved to the museum complex and restored. Belle Haven was built on the city pier in 1920 and fell into the bay six years later. It was brought back on land where it-was home to several families over the years. When she learned it was going to be demolished, Norwood, on behalf of the historical society, approached the city to have it moved to the museum complex. "My perseverance paid off and it was moved and renovated and now serves as our general store," she said of the accomplishment. Gail Garneau, left, and Carolyne Norwood at this year's Anna Maria Island Historical Society Christmas party. Norwood jokes that age might have something to do with stepping down as administrator. "I physically cannot do what I did years ago," she admits. "We used to put on a pageant and dinner every year. I wrote the play, got a director, found props and did not have much help. I finally stopped when I could not find a successor. My husband George was my right hand and greatest supporter. He helped with everything. He died three years ago and that's another reason for me to resign. It's hard to find help when you need it." Norwood will continue to be a member of the so- ciety. "This is something I have believed in and worked hard to make a success." In her spare time she looks forward to finishing a second book on Island history. Two years ago, she fin- ished her first history book about the Island "The Early Days 1893 to 1940." The next book will be Anna Maria Island 1940-1960. She did a lot of research last sum- mer and says she is ready to write. She looks forward to spending more time doing some of the activities she loves. She plans to spend summers at her small cottage in North Carolina near Boone at the foot of Grandfather Mountain. "Years ago I worked with stained glass and had to give it up as most of my time was devoted to the his- torical society. I hope I can take it up again. I have a large window in North Carolina and I visualize a stained-glass mountain picture there. "I love the outdoors and my hobby is taking pho- tos with my digital camera, printing or e-mailing them ~ to friends and family," she said. "I will bicycle and take long walks with my companion, Lulu, a wonderful Miami dingo." Her Island house is for sale and she plans to move to Palma Sola to be near son John and daughter Linda Kinnan. The historical society is looking for someone inter- ested in the Island and its history to take on Norwood's position. The candidate does not have to live- on the Island but it would be helpful. The administrator mainly sees that everything runs smoothly. He or she is charge of the volunteers and ensures that museum and Belle Haven General Store are open and staffed four days a week. Anyone inter- ested should give Norwood a call at 778-1514.. "I will be glad to tell them all I know." She thanks all who have given her support over the , years those who have donated funds and historical items and the volunteers who are the backbone of the historical society. -_-" I The Anna Mah 'iry Pier Restaurant City of Holmes Beach Holmes Beach Police Department Manatee Count\ Sheriff's Office Anna Maria Deputies Rod & Reel Pier Mlama Lo B\ the Sea Chiles Group Restaurants West Manatee Fire & Rescue U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 & 85 The I, l,nd/Ir mtaff _- ecinlall, Nancy A Judges Doc With Co $100 cas Ooh La "It's Oi and Jon Pit Thanks fo TI I 131WHI"fl [ Mall L I.I.ll mbrose, Paul Roat and Jack Elka CD Dashiell. Kevin Shonk\ iler, Walker and Da\ id Ambrose special thanks to Dave Sork and all the boaters! IgyratuMLtioIns ;h prize and gift certificates from a La!, Mama Lo's and Sandbar/ BeachHouse/Mar Vista for best decorated boat! nly Money, owners Nicole Heslop SWestergard of Everything Under the Sun Garden Center ... ik Flamingo and Palm Trees." to all the lighted boat participants r making it a grandparade! e Islander ,,:I- ~j~Le(9/' &3ilsizies Thank you to all the varticivants: A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon AMI Chamber of Commerce Anna Maria Island Liquor & Wine Anna Maria Artists Guild Gallery Boyd Real Estate Catcher's Marina Curves for Women Fit to Eat Deli-Restaurant Four Seasons Nail Salon Garden Hut Ginny's and Antiques Home True Value Hardware Hurricane Hanks Island Fitness Center Island Gallery West Island Grill Store Island Traders Jim Mixon Insurance Mister Roberts Nica Rose Silver Ooh La La! Bistro Restless Natives Rader's Reef Richards Whole Foods Sun & Surf Lifestyle Apparel SunCoast Real Estate Congratulations to the raffle prize winners ~ and thanks to the merchants for donating prizes! Top winner Don Lantz: gift basket including Island Grill Store grill tools; Garden Hut birdhouse; Nica Rose bracelet; Rader's Reef ornaments; Island Trader wine holder; Anna Maria Island Liquor & Wine wine; The Islander coffee mugs; and Mister Roberts, Restless Natives, Curves and Richards Whole foods certificates! Additional prize winner: Kathi Cowan: Ooh La La! certificate; Martine Miller Mister Roberts certificate; and Marie Simpson Mister Roberts certificate. T Islander . ., .. . ..i. M in i . A- u i4 rr cX7 ;Y;i-- ----r' ;-rZ-l :P. s:: 20-A M DEC. 14, 2005 U THE ISLANDER Evero e ' -Y, 0"~ I All three Island cities' residents, officials, kids, parents, grandparents Everyone! Absolutely everyone's invited to Family Fun Day. i~." Please, join us for an old-fashioned gathering of the A Anna Maria Island Family." "Chuck andJoey Lester m USW FAM-W MN Str Saturday * Dec. 17 * 11-2 p.m. MUSIC FUN GAMES FOOD PRIZES Santa Claus is coming to Fun Day, too! DUFFY burgers and Hot Dogs & Sodas All at Old-Fashioned Prices! All prepared by the Duffy's Grill Team! Big and small raffle prizes and much, much more! Family Fun Day ... Just like old times! Anna Maria Island Community Center 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria Information: 778-1908 Presented by Chuck & Joey Lester to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Co-sponsored as a community service by The Islander. vited., Islaride Ho id a c eer comes to Anna Maria Is an Hundreds of kids lined up for presents from the Priva- teers at Coquina Beach. Islander Photo: Paul Roat The Privateers' boat-float led the parade they sponsor every year on Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Paul Roat . . *o f ,p~f I rA Skating and strumming, one "rocking" parade participant led a horsedrawn carriage in the parade. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Happyhorseback riders were a special feature of this year's holiday parade down the length of the Island. Islander Photo. Bonner Joy. Ed Mc Adam, far right, helped orchestrate the appearance of the Myakka River Riders at the Privateer parade. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Kya Parsley, left, and Jewelee Bober were all smiles at meeting Santa Claus at Coquina Beach Saturday. Islander Photo: Paul Roat I VI - _ .asb~j~ 'f~,S~.~~~ ,i-~ Isuc r I I 4miac Mariar~ -Z A: 'i 2-B M DEC. 14, 2005 N THE ISLANDER Pre.Christmas weekend By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter There aren't all that many shopping days left before Christmas, but the last weekend before the holiday has some big events that needn't cost you a dime. The Lester-Islander Family Fun Day at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Saturday, Dec. 17, heads the list for many Islanders. It's a three-hour, fun- filled reminiscence of the old kind of Christmas where family and friends celebrated together. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Center will be alive with rock climbing, games, shows, music, food, and raffles. That evening, Roser Memorial Community Church will present its audience-participation Bethlehem Walk, retracing the story of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter for their little family. The walk will wend around an Anna Maria block, ending up at the stable's stand-in, the church fellowship hall at 512 Pine Ave. That will begin at dusk at the church portico. And all day Saturday the Anna Maria business owners will host holiday open houses. Next day, Sunday, the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Chorus and Orchestra will present its annual holiday concert, "Messiah and More," at 2 p.m. at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Nobody remains in the dark about what happens all through the weekend and the days and night preceding and following it: Shopping, shopping, shopping. And The Islander newspaper will help with that exercise, hosting the Woody Candish yard sale for local artists offering special deals on their "craft" at the office and along the sidewalks of the Island Shopping Center, Marina and Gulf drives in Holmes Beach. So shop, but don't drop save some of that energy for the holidays themselves. 'Largest Christmas display' scene of Haley's party Claiming "the largest Christmas display on Anna Maria Island," Haley's Motel will host a Christmas party with dancing on the deck Saturday, Dec. 17. The deck party for all ages will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the motel, 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, with 25,000 holiday lights. Santa will be there, a Haley's owner Tom Sabine said. Details may be obtained by calling 778-5405. ( I Pines party Thursday for Head Start kids The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach will host up to 20 children aged 4 and 5 from the Manatee County Head Start program at a holiday blast at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. It is an annual event sponsored by the trailer park at its clubhouse. Santa will hand out gifts of toys provided by Bradenton Beach Moose Lodge 2188, and the children can stuff themselves on cookies and candy made by women of the park, said Dee Prest, who annually organizes the party. Also on the program will be collection of cash donations to go to the Head Start school in Bradenton. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-6043. Fantastic Fish & Chips Seafood )ysters Stone Crabs King Crab Live Entertainment7-11 Saturday Night bpm-12 & SundayAfternoon 5-9 11i Oam to whenever Closed Monday 12012 Cortez Rtd. W. 792-4822 Counting down to Christmas ;.- ....-St. Bernard Catho- lic Church is deco- -,, rated this year with an unusual and beautiful Advent -wreath thanks to S ."- the creative hand of Cecil Warf. S.. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose V. t City Pier Regulars plan Christmas party Saturday The Anna Maria City Pier Regulars will host the annual Christmas party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the pier restaurant. Invited are "all club members and their relatives and friends ... and individuals wishing to become members of the Pier Regulars," said Frank Almeda, president. More than 100 donated gifts will be raffled, he said. Gifts will include dining certificates from restaurants, fishing gear, tools, T-shirts, discount vouchers and other items from local merchants, Almeda said. Additional information may be obtained from 778-7062. a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, SPanfish and much more. 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Peggy Horlander received a plaque as Volunteer of the Year for "taking on the chamber's golf tournament and doing such a superb job." She chaired the annual tournament, deemed a "huge success" again this year. Cindy Thompson was honored for developing and spearheading the "more successful every year" Bayfest festival. Nancy Ambrose of The Islander newspaper was honored as "Ambassador of the Year" for her many hours of service to the chamber's programs. Installed as chairman for his second term was Don Schroder, and Mary Ann Brockman was seated again as president. Mark Davis is chairman-elect, to succeed Schroder next year. Barbara Murphy was installed as secretary and Karen LaPensee as treasurer. Members of the board of directors installed in the ceremonies were Ken Gerry, Lois Gift, Judy Giovanelli, Dr. Kathleen Goerg, Kim Ibasfalean, Cindy Thompson, Amy Van Dell, Michael Vejins, Chuck Webb and Wendy Webb. Three-island chamber sets lunch on Anna Maria Island Members of the Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Chamber of Commerce will come to Anna Maria Island for a "networking luncheon" Wednesday, Dec. 21. They will be at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu for the day has such entrees as Bridgewalk Salis- bury Steak, Beach Street Salmon and Bay Side Caccia- tore. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. The chamber headquarters on Longboat. Details may be obtained at 383-2466. \ " 4 DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE Coupon Good Dec. 14-20, 2005 Crystal Palace Vodka MANATEE COUNTY'S I Kahula Coffee Liqueur S 29 #1 INDEPENDENT 1.75 1.75 BEVERAGE DEALER '75 LTR LTR Under New Ownership! Wi pFai rUWe ISM NEIGH'ORHOO .RILL PU saI *Sr Monday thru Friday llam-6pm NOW SERVING BREAKFAST! Sarurda, n Su nrd.a .I. Oren at ian-, Corner ofGufm AvAn 77839, v pna 1mMnFr,8mStadS V .e Entertaining 'gumbo' A mixed bag of music by local band "Gumbo Boogie" and guest harmonica player Wyman Coarsey of Cortez floated across Holmes Beach during their performance at the Winterfest craft show. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Winterfest winners announced Winner of the weekend Winterfest craft show sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League for best of show in the two-dimensional category is John Margerum for photography and in three-dimensional works the winner is Brian Sykes in wood. OLD HAMBUR, . SCHNITZELIIAUS 7: The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast December Specials Oven Fresh Pork Knuckle Hdaven Duckhling (Please call 24 hours in advance for ha,:en and duckling ) Reservations amust! 778-1320 HOURS: MON-SAT 5-9T30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive.* Holmes Beach WERE NOT JUST YOUR S6RANDDADDY'S FISHING PIEL. The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND... THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING SSpend $50 or more before Dec. 20 at the Cityn : Pier Restaurant, present this coupon and: Receive FREE a $15 certificate foThe Pier" i-ReIstaatffiror, 1 future isi^ It. .... .... .'^ '"* ^ '* ;*' 'V 's .-' *'** '. *,';^ ;.* : ; "-*.',. 'is ii :^^^ ^ First place awards went to Linda Molto for graph- ics and Rosanna Miller for jewelry. The annual December show is held on the field next to Holmes Beach City Hall. r '3232 East Bay Drive 1 I A Next to Walgreens E L IE ------ 778-7878 ANY 3 $i,99 FOOT-LONG I SUB 1TRY YOUR SUB lh ,i ,.:. L _-TOASTED- .,M 311, ih, i:..5 onthebeach/ 7 CHRISTMAS DAY I Breakfast 7-12 (W:1 Santa Arrives at 9am i/ Christmas buffet 12pin-5pm A JdelIIS lldA FlJJ ISt $ 4 995 i lli tlie rriiniii I 4 per p-ers.liN Evening entertainment! 4-8pm \\ed LiLn, Ri hI Thulr; & Sai Rick Bo, d Frlh (SI0I Tom NI hle\ *N I M)?n & Tie- MNIarl. 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Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said he took Gary Cox from Virginia, Fred Murrell from Cortez and Ed Zawadzky of Las Vegas to a catch of snook to 25 inches, redfish to 20 inches and sheepshead to 5 pounds on a half day trip last weekend. "A falling tide and live shrimp accounted for the action that took place mostly in north Sarasota Bay around deepwater docks," he said, adding that he also caught "a smattering of trout, flounder, jacks, ladyfish, bluefish and pompano." Capt. Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters said "inshore fishing for grouper has been yielding catches of gags within a few miles of the beach out of Big Pass and the Venice Jetty. Inshore by Longboat Key has been yielding catches of large mangrove snap- per and gag grouper in the 15-pound class, while'our Tampa Bay excursions are producing keeper grouper caught on both sides of the channel east of the main span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Snook and red- fish are active on our evening trips around the canal lights, and beach fishing out of Big Pass around the rocks has been producing big redfish, cobia, bluefish and sheepshead." Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he puthis charters onto lots of snook and a few redfish near the docks in Terra Ceia Bay, plus a few catch-and-release trout using artificial bait. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said off- shore grouper fishing couldn't be any better right now, with some legal-size grouper being caught within sight of the Island. Backwater fishing for snook is still good, but the season ends next week so go after the big line- siders now. Sheepies are also being caught everywhere there's any kind of, structure in the water docks, piers, rocks and of course near any of the artificial reefs. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers there are catching mostly sheepshead, plus a few legal- Saltwater fishing course set at Longboat center Classes in saltwater fishing will begin Jan. 5 at 'the Education Center on Longboat Key, running every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. for eight weeks. Capt. Ric Ellis, 37-year fishing guide in local waters, will cover all aspects of fishing and of fish that inhabit this part of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. The course will be at the center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Cost is $100 for members, $110 for nonmembers. Details are available at 383-8811. bnna daria ZsLan&Tlfies Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Dec 11 -," 16 4' -' -1 - FMN Dec 1 -5 5 10t. I SI 2 - Dec I 1 64 -0.6 10:57 2.4 - Dec I1 -- "04 -0 II 2.3 - Dec I -- -0.4 - Dec Ic 12: 2 22 S22 03 4 S I 2 6 36 1 1 Dec 2' 1201 1 -".If.01 -i 4 3t., I .- I Dce 1 I 215 : -. I3 3 4 10 I 1. 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Mike Heistand USCG Licensed 71 ;,' Lots of snook Bev Ware of River Wilderness caught this 36-inch- long snook while fishing with Capt. Tom Chaya aboard the Dolphin Dreams. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said sheepshead are thick around the dock. There are lots of smaller snook moving around, with bigger catches coming at night. Black drum are also very plentiful in the Manatee River. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said that he's catching lots of big snook and mangrove snapper to 4 pounds on the offshore artificial reefs. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include sheepshead by the Anna Maria Island Bridge and red- fish near Price's Key at the mouth of Palma Sola Bay. Shrimp is the best bait for the best action, by the way. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said "Offshore fishing is absolutely outra- geous right now. Lots of large gag grouper, big man- grove snapper and yellowtail snapper have moved into our area for the Christmas season, and they are mean and hungry." He said that gag grouper are running to 20 pounds, snapper to 7 pounds, and he's putting his charters onto blacktip sharks, a few catch-and-release Goliath grouper and some small amberjacks. "Decem- ber is my favorite time for grouper, so now is the time to get out there and get you some grouper," he added. Most fishing for him has been in about 110 feet of water in the Gulf, using live bait or Spanish sardines for the best results. Christmas catch Capit. Larry McGuire of Show Y Me The Fish 4g "-: "Charters led his clients, left to right, Lynn Osborn, Glen i -" McClinton and I Bill Mackson, all ofBradenton, to ,-'-', a mighty nice S' catch of gag k' ..' ,.-. :- grouper and snapper. McGuire says the Christmas season has the fish "mean and hungry." THE ISLANDER M DEC. 14, 2005 M B-5 Tell your tale, please, before next storm season As the 2005 Atlantic Ocean tropical storm season echoes its last gasp with the demise of Hurricane Epsi- lon, forecasters are already looking ahead to 2006. And it's not a very pretty picture. Phil Klotzbach and Dr. William Gray of Colorado State University have provided a glimpse of what to look for next June-November as far as storms are con- cerned. Gray, by the way, is taking "second chair" in the predictions to Klotzbach as he devotes time "to the global warming issue and in synthesizing my proj- ects and many years of hurricane and typhoon studies," including 22 years of forecasts. According to the team's Dec. 1 forecast, "the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season will be much more active than the average 1950-2000 season. We estimate that 2006 will have about nine hurricanes (average is 5.9), 17 named storms (average is 9.6), 85 named storm days (average is 49.1), 45 hurricane days (average is 24.5), five intense Category 3-to-5 hurricanes (average is 2.3) and 13 intense hurricane days (average is five). "The probability of U.S: major hurricane landfall is estimated to be about 55 percent above the long-period average," the researchers continued. Great. Just what we. wanted to hear. Klotzbach and Gray are using some different parameters to predict storms this year, lending greater weight to what they call "hindcasting," or finding what actually happened during a year when weather condi- tions mimic what is going on now. It's basically a his- tory lesson, where a whole slew of weather conditions are analyzed and then compared to storm activity in past years. "These forecasts are based on a statistical method- ology derived from 52 years of past data and a sepa- rate study of analog years which have similar precur- sor circulation features to the current season," the pair stated. "These evolving forecast techniques are based on a variety of climate-related global and regional pre- dictors previously shown to be related to the forthcom- ing seasonal Atlantic basin tropical cyclone activity and landfall probability. It is only through hindcast skill that one can demonstrate that seasonal forecast skill is pos- sible." None of that hindcast data works in the short term, of course, and doesn't help much in predicting if a storm will make landfall on Anna Maria Island versus Cedar Key, but it does help provide a broad-based advance approach to the season. And the team readily admits that forecasting is just that forecasting. "No one can completely understand the full complexity of the atmosphere-ocean system or develop a reliable scheme for forecasting the myriad non-linear interactions in the full-ocean atmosphere system," they rather bluntly, at least for scientists it seems blunt state. And they admit they bungled the forecasts from 1995-2001 due in part to giving greater weight to some traditionally reliable indicators rather than looking more closely at others. PTNZ .Es As they put it, "Our initial 6-11 month early December seasonal hurricane forecast scheme demon- strated hindcast skill for the period of 1950-1990 but did not give skillful results when utilized on a real-time basis for forecasts between 1995-2001. This was due to the discontinuation of the strong relationships we had earlier found between West African rainfall and the stratospheric quasi-biennial oscillation with Atlan- tic basin major hurricane activity 6-11 months in the future. We did not expect these relationships that had worked so well for 41 years to stop working from 1995 onward. We do not yet have a good explanation as to why these relationships have failed." However, they've come up with a new scheme this year which they hope will work better. Let's hope that the new data are very, very wrong and we have no hurricanes for 2006. Very, very rare On to a lighter note: There appears to be a new carnivore found in the wilds of Borneo. According to the journal "Nature," researchers have discovered a big-eyed, bushy-tailed critter in the heart of Borneo's jungle that has never been seen before. Still unnamed, although fancifully dubbed the "Borneo beast," it looks like some kind of fox-lemur mix. Its tail is about as long as its body, but the pic- tures taken of it don't show much of its head. As one researcher put it, "There are not many creatures [in Borneo] in this size range, and this doesn't look like- them, so the chances are it's something new. It's in the right size range for something like a secretive carni- vore." If the beast is indeed a new species, it will be the first new carnivore found in Borneo since the discovery of a ferret-badger in 1895. Pretty neat that there is new stuff being discovered with all our technology, isn't it? Speaking of technology, they're spottiln the rare beasts using what amounts to surveillance cameras in the jungle, setting out food arid cameras in "camera GREENS FEE EARLY RISER7-8AMTuES*FRn$42.+tax R FEET 8:04AM-12:52PM $50 + ta GREE FEE CART GET 3 FREE LOGO PINNACLE BALLS 1 : pM-2:OOPM $ 0 G REENS FEE 1 00PM-2:00M0` + tax A.+ CART AFT- 2-- E d ir*ND $ GREENS FEE rnu.I ~ $ *At CARTx + I REEL FASTCHARTERS ; Cha rer only for the best hours Departs 8 hours Galati MA :Weekends .. Week trips - S...Coveringthe West Coast cap ':1"Ci arina Ftarn -E ~--t--- traps" that are left for days at a time. The cameras just roll and roll, and eventually record all kinds of interest- ing stuff. Since the scientists think the critters use the trees to travel, and since they don't set up cameras too often, the images of the beast are few. Tree-climbing is scheduled next for the researchers in an effort to get a "heads up" on the Borneo beast. Once was blind, now I see ... There's the old adage that one weakness brings to the forefront other strengths. It would appear that recent studies indicate that an inability in detecting distinctions in some color spectrums has spurred an ability to dif- ferentiate other, usually undetectable color shades. It's kinda like finding a lighter shade of pale. According to scientists published in the journal "Current Biology," gleaned from another journal "Nature," there's some weird findings coming out of those who were or are classed as "color blind." Red-green color blindness is the most common, wherein about 6 percent of all men can't differentiate those colors. Women are for the most part exempt from the condition, it seems. But scientists studying the visual challenges, called deuteranomaly, have found that there's a whole world of new "colors" available to the red-green challenged. Something like 15 different shades of khaki, of all things. Using a kind of flash card, researchers tested red- green challenged with those who were not. "It proved to be almost impossible for people with normal vision to tell the [khaki colors] apart," according to the study and, as one scientist put it, "It made me realize what it's like for people with color blindness when they do the normal tests. It's immensely frustrating to be asked to look for colors that are to you invisible." And here's a nice boost to the ego for those who have been "challenged" by the red-green "blindness": At least one researcher.has hypothesized that the gene responsible for the condition may well have been an S"evolutionary benefit. For example, it may have helped them spot potential food items in complicated environ- ments such as grass or foliage." Or maybe the ripe versus non-ripe, elusive potato chip? Or that perfect french fry? Calling all 'real' Islanders Here's a real deal for long-time Islanders, or actu- ally anybody who's got a story to tell. ;,; StoryCorps, a national program which is document- PLEASE SEE SANDSCRIPT, NEXT PAGE 0* I) I " LIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING CAPT. RICK GROSS S(941) 794-3308 1/2 DAY & FULL DAY CHARTERS Catcher's Marina-5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach visit geocities.com/captrickgross '01 t ," i ,e ( FISHING UCENSES L LIVE & FROZEN BAITf TERMINAL TACKLE # SUNGLASSES & HATS *PENN*SHIMANO*ST CROIX EFverything You Need for Florida Fishingl 'ISLAND DISCOUNT TACKLE AT CATCHER'S MARINA \V/ OPEN DAILY 5503 MARINA DRIVE v 779-2838 (By Holmes Beach boat-basin), ,.. Major Credit Cards Call 747-9432~R Te ie 7DY n dac I RATS SUJECT O CHNGE 6-B 0 DEC. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER Cortez Cove Boatworks up and running By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Cortez Cove Boatworks was to haul its first boat out of the water with its brand new hoist early this week, said managing owner Karen Bell. First scheduled out of the water was a sailboat, whose deep keel made it necessary.to hoist it out at high tide. Right behind it are the Rachel and the Lisa and several other big vessels, their skippers getting anx- -ious. "The grouper season opens the first of January," Bell pointed out, "and every commercial fisherman is eager to get his boat's work done first so he's sure to be ready to head into the Gulf when the season opens." The final touch, installation of guard rails on the new Marine. Travelift, was scheduled for early this week and captains were keeping a watch on the lift. Running the boatyard is Arno Prigge, Swedish master boat builder who has contracted with the yard's owner. That is a consortium of Cortezians, in which Bell is a partner and spokesperson. The hoist can lift boats up to 70 feet long and Sandscript CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ing what it calls "everyday history and the unique sto- ries of Americans," is coming to St. Armands Circle in Sarasota Jan. 5-25 "to collect the stories of Florida resi- dents as part of the program's cross-country tour. This remarkable project is sponsored by National Public Radio, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the automobile company, Saturn." There will be a facilitator to handle the interview, take care of all the technical stuff and, at the end of the 40-minute session, you get a CD of the proceedings. If you want, a copy goes to the archives the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, where "it will become part of a high-quality digital archive. This collection will eventually grow into an oral history of America." Tampa-Sarasota-based WUSF 89.7 will air weighing up to 60 tons, move its load back from the objected so strongly that he dropped the plan and sold shore and roll along to where the vessel will rest on to the Cortez partners last May. ways while workers do what needs to be done. Cortez Cove includes a boat basin newly dredged Cortez Cove's name was changed to "Boatworks" by Rivolta, 34 boat slips and a large building Rivolta from marina, the designation previous owner Piero Riv- used for offices and a woodworking shop. It was the olta assigned it when he tried to develop it into a com- location for part of the Denzel Washington movie "Out plex with marina, townhouses and cottages. Cortezians of Time." Boat 'rackominium' accepted in Cortez By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter The 330-boat dry-storage complex in Cortez gained acceptance, though often grudging, in the his- toric fishing village following the developer's explana- -tion at a village meeting last week. Bradenton Boat Club has a proposal before Mana- tee County government to put up four storage buildings up to four stories high on the 4.7 acres of the old C&C Marina property on the north side of Cortez Road. Representatives of the developer explained to a full house in the Cortez Community Center that no resi- a selection of the local stuff, and NPR will pick up selected stories Friday mornings on NPR's Morning Edition. People interested in participating can sign up on the NPR Web site at www.npr.org beginning Dec. 19, or call Diane Egner at (813) 905-6903. So here we go, guys and gals: Billie, Snooks, Jim, Blue, Alcee, Karen, Chuck, Carolyne, John, Andy, Don, Carol, Wyre, SueLynn, Pierrette, Rhea, Joe, Helen and all the other folks who've made a difference on and off the Island. Please tell your tale. Sandscript factoid According to NPR, StoryCorps is the largest his- tory project ever undertaken, with more than 2,000 stories already collected in the project's first year and plans to collect more than 250,000 interviews over the next decade. dences will be built there. Specifically no condomini- ums, a dreaded word in the village. It will be for storage only, with no ancillary ser- vices, they said, and the canal to the property will be used for access only, no boats stored there. Land access will be from Cortez Road and 123rd Street, and neighbors have expressed fears that traffic on the latter would overload the narrow road. There were few protests at the meeting, mainly in the form of sharp questioning by residents. Allen Garner, president of the influential Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, said the main objection he has heard is the size of the four buildings so near Cortez Road, the main thoroughfare there and a major route to and from Anna Maria Island. "Most of us would be happy if the scale were reduced," he said. "In comparison with the one-story houses and buildings around it, it will be really mas- sive. I'm concerned about the noise of so many boats, too. "But the county will decide. It seems an appropri- ate use of the land, it continues what's been there for years." Thomas "Blue" Fulford, Cortez-born and life- long resident and community leader, said the complex appears to imply minimum impact, but .... "But it kind of rubs you wrong anyway. If you grew up in a place and learned to love it, it becomes part of you. You just don't like to see something change it, at least without great advantages for the people here." FOR FREE HOME4jVY OF THE IS N ANNA MMOMWlBD CALL 778-7978 Sorry, we cannot deli gle copies to conominium units or mobile homes. ~ r - ! THE ISLANDER 0 DEC. 14. 2005 0 B-7 Hutchinson named to regional Olympic development soccer team By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter It has been quite a successful year in soccer for Islander Joey Hutchinson. Just a few weeks back, he was named as the Anna Maria Island Community Center Division I recreational soccer league's most valuable player. That would be impressive enough by itself, but Hutchinson, 12, young enough at the begin- ning of season to play in Division II, has recently earned even more impressive accolades in soccer. On Dec. 3 and 4, Hutchinson traveled down to Cape Coral for the U14 Regional U.S. Olympic Development Program tryouts. Despite being one of the younger players trying out, Hutchinson did well enough to make the regional team and will now try and "kick it up a notch" when he tries out for the state ODP team. ODP is a U.S. Soccer Federation program that identifies and develops the best players throughout the country to represent their state, region and the United States in soccer competition. The U.S. national team eventually is selected from these pools of high-level players, so this is a great honor for Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who is a life-long Island resident and is a sixth-grader at Bradenton Prep, has been playing soccer since he was 8. He is a third-year player for the Manatee Magic, team captain and one of the leading scorers from his left wing position. U12 Magic coach Doug Goodman says, "He is our star left wing and pos- sesses a cannon of a shot." Hutchinson and his Magic mates are having a whale of a season thus far. They played in a tournament over the Nov. 25 weekend that had 144 teams and the Magic made it to the finals where they lost 6-3 to the Largo United soccer club. Hutchinson scored one goal for the Magic in the loss. Magic advanced to the finals by winning four straight games, opening with an easy 8-2 win over East Lake behind two goals from Hutchinson. Magic then upset HC United, the second ranked team in the state by a 2-1 score that included one goal from Hutchinson. He scored two goals in the Magic's 3-1 victory over Central Pasco and one goal in the 4-2 win over Coun- tryside. 4 i Y; -. .. ._... ~f Jc.tao Joey H,,.utchinson- challenges.a :lac'atc-plaer or-te bali M s a tT t'- '-' 'bo'= a l~+`:' .... : "i ,- "+" '% -''' -'2 w #>. .-:-ri;: .'"+ }, M .,'-}: 7. '+ L 2 :.+. +'. -'.i ..; .W ,, ,+:+4.y ,...;M ? ' '*" --.. ..' ": ""i- + T "';IP- *" ': i:""" + ''"'.-Li E ...: "' -"""" ''L +'++* ;-1 l%4, ,!! goey Hutchinson challenges a Blackwatch player for the ball in Magic soccer action at G.T. Bray. The U12 Magic have played in five tournaments this season and came in first three times and finished second twice. They won the Lakeland Spring Chal- lenge in May and finished second in the Dunedin Memorial Day tournament. They also captured the Magic's Kickoff Classic in September and won the Braden River Rage's Halloween Havock tournament in October. So far Magic has compiled a 4-1-1 record in the regular season, including an 11-1 victory over Black- watch Dec. 10 at G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton, behind a hat trick from Hutchinson. Hutchinson is one good player on a talented Magic team that includes Nick Tankersley, Bakie Goodman, Hunter Barcomb, Federico Brokate, Andrew Chlebina, Austin Garraus, Thomas Hritz, Brendan O'Connor and Justin O'Connor. SPORTS, NEXT PAGE GET IN THE GAME 50 game pick winner : Betsy N. Smith 50 Bucs contest winner Dois Jackon I. I r ll Vi lll I i lllll [I I lli l l 111. 11i' ! l l r11 ll infl IIII hIU 11 I lll In fil }il-liliY! i' l, .hil i .mlll r kill l h i l illy | 8708 Cortez Rd W Bradenton (9411792-8656 2. Jets at Dolphins I Home Hardware . 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Don't miss the indoor soccer action The Anna Maria Island Community Center's 12th annual indoor soccer tournament takes place Dec. 11-22 with evening games starting at 5 p.m. and going until 10 p.m. If you've never seen an indoor soccer game, you don't know what you're missing. It is end- to-end fast-paced action that any sports fan is sure to enjoy. For more information, contact Andy Jonatzke at the Center by calling 778-1908. Horseshoe news Ron Slagh of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria's George McKay defeated Bradenton's Bill Bartlett and Doug Yox of Cortez by a 21-8 score to emerge from a stairstep playoff. Slagh and McKay advanced to the finals by defeating the husband-and-wife team of Debbie and Tom Rhodes of Cortez. Cathy Stoltzfus of Anna Maria and Jerry Disbrow of Bradenton were the Wednesday champions, thanks to perfect 3-0 match-play record. Bradenton's Ron Pepka and Bruce Munro won a playoff for second place by defeating "walker" Art Kingstad. Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday in the park behind Anna Maria City Hall. Warm ups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Key Royale golf news Lois Biel, Nancy King, Dorothy McKinna and Cindy Miller each shot a two-over par 34 on Dec. 6 to tie for first place in the flight AA/A Key Royale women' golf competition.- Flight B, C and D winner was Sally Keyes, whose two-under par 30 was three shots better than second- place finisher Jane Winegarden. Rose Slomba -and The- ,, .T i. -. Your Island ""-.; ,s|( "'I"W-,3 f Getaway! .* : .". >--* "?-- M, 26R iBAlht, T .- br r, wonderful .. .. -. g,'",.*i^. ,'n'',g.I '"'S r boat3 sunbathe, dine or shop nearby. Paradise is yours now! Two-week minimum rentals. $425,000. Call Laura McGeary mB 941-704-3708 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc MLS -_ay Realty 5309, 9 qDe. <'U. 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Biel and Rose Slomba each had 15 putts to finish in a tie for second place. Best wishes to Biel for a quick recovery and return to the course following a fall at home that resulted in a broken leg. Biel is also known for managing the box office at Island Players and walking many miles in the mornings. Hurry back. FEATURED LISTING Perico Bay Club Updated villa, water views, 2BR/2BA, gated community, tastefully furnished. Only two miles to white-sandy beaches! $485,000. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 -- 'ree.n REAL ESTATE shopping and restaurants. Amenities include pool, shuffle board, OF ANNA MARIA " www.greenreal.com SodweBankerResidentialRealEstatenc. .. ... :;: -. .- 2 .. .*-" ,. ,-' -- -- -.. Immaculate 2BR-2BA villa on a corner lot. Close to beaches, shopping and restaurants. Amenities include pool, shuffle board, putting green. Pool conveniently located close to your back door. Beautifully kept neighborhood. Available for $289,000. 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Retirement came earlier this year after 20 years on the force and Dave headed to the Island where he recently purchased the Anna Maria Island Liquor and Wine store at 5321 Gulf Drive in the Island Fitness Center in Holmes Beach. "I'm really happy here getting to know everyone. I've just settled in, but we're ready for the holidays." Indeed. Dave is looking forward to serving the Island residents' needs better than the larger chain stores can. He can fill special request orders from his selec- tion of liquors, wines, mixers, beers and cordials and also offers a 10-percent dis- count on the purchase of a full case of wine. Dave also has gift sets available for holiday cheer or a special friend. "If it's out there, we can get it for you," he added. 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Gulf-Bay Realty at 5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach honored the sales team of Jennifer and Heather Absten as the top selling and listing agents for November. To reach the company, call 778-7244. Wedebrock Real Estate at 3224 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach awarded Dee Jorcyk its top selling agent award PLEASE SEE BIZ, NEXT PAGE Taking the subway Owners Dennis and Michelle Lochrie hosted a grand reopening-recently at their Holmes Beach Subway shop to celebrate their "new look" following extensive renovations. It is located in. the Anna Maria Island Centre Shops on East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose ************************ ****** ***** O 4 SBAYVIEW DUPLEX! * .i"h~t a deal! This duplex * c.,r,-es with lot across streetA * .:n Sarasota Bay! Enjoy these S:. -:n water views from your * ..-. & 3 BR/3BA duplex and rent out A * ~"IW t1.-_- 1BR/1BA. Super ::..: I.:.n S;r-,,j some updating. Can b?* in. ? nle family home 4E. E. -1 E, Si ?r main duplex. Call formore . IS int:' Offered at: $969,000 -A * ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS S Super opportunity to own Island business! * Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory * S';,"., Deborah Thrasher * RE/NLAX Excelence * (941l518-'-38 *( I41 383-1)71il) DeCbMThra.h,'aoil.com * *+ _*** -* _tA__ L*J **_*L_ *AJ*Jltkktl krtL_ *_-_ LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers SConforming and jumbo loans. S1st and 2nd mortgages. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. SResidential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 S I E-f, 502 72nd Street LM Holmes Beach .... .......... 10-B E DEC. 14. 2005 N THE ISLANDER Sean Murphy is 'Businessman of Year' By Jim Hanson Reporter Just in time to accept the honor after rushing from yet another contribution to his community, Sean 6 . Murphy was named "Businessman of the Year" on the . Island. He said he hurried to the Anna Maria Island Cham- ber of Commerce installation and awards dinner at the . Waterfront Restaurant from a dinner he was giving for the teachers of Manatee High School. The award is made jointly by the chamber and the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club to a business person selected from among many nominees, said John Lukowitz, who served on the selection committee for Rotary. "It is awarded for leadership in business, busi- ness ethics and integrity, and community participation," F Lukowitz said. The award cites Murphy's contributions to the community, ethics and honesty. Murphy started the Beach Bistro, 6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, in November 1985, he recalled, and has operated it ever since. Early this year he sold his other - restaurant, Island's End, to Rhea Chiles and son Ed. Murphy and his wife, Susan Timmnons, live in ' Holmes Beach. They have a daughter, Alexandra, 18, 5 I L 7 and son, Benjamin, 14. To cap a rewarding time, Murphy said he had just been informed that for the third year the Beach Bistro , had gotten the highest Zagat rating. 1 Island Biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 for the Holmes Beach office in November, while the team of Bruceand Jenine Meyer garnered the award at the company's Longboat Key branch. The top listing agents for November were Tina Rudek at the Longboat Key.office and Clyde Helton in Holmes Beach. For more information, call 778-0700. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new "S-2.i : E iiH B i ai Sean Murphy, owner of Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach, reacts to the announcement from Anna Maria Island Rotary Club President Birgit Sesterhenn and club member John Luchkowec that he is "business person of the year" Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-winning staff member? Call Island Biz at PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT BAYFRONT SERENITY Dolphin Harbour ai l.r.1 I:.e. curren-r.i unier, r :or*In u:,in. Trhi .arn.ia-il,1 'E, F. A .,-West style residence is a waterlovers dream. Enjoy fabulous vistas from your luxurious master suite overlooking Tampa Bay and Galati's Marina with the Sunshine Skyway in the distance. Steps away from your boat slip with easy access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Great entertaining space with a beautifully designed gourmet kitchen opening up to a spacious grand room and a wrap-around deck. An amazing private bayfront retreat offered at $2,795,000. " IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE HOME CEIRAL. LOCATION IN ANNA MARIA Quiet location on a great cul-de-sac just three blocks from the Completely renovated throughout, beautiful tongue-and-groove beach. 3BR/2BA, screened deck, eat-in kitchen, dining room, cathedral ceilings, greatattention to detail, large garage with room office area, rec room, workshop, oversized two-car garage, room for water toys! $765,500. for a large pool, great location! $875,000. 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at news@islander.org. Call the Islanders for Your Anna Maria Getaway! ,-a. r ." .-iEsd l- I; *,, This little leIel-tDu- of hnom i just about perfect. With 2BR 1BA, an ellirtt ent tniie-point kitl hn and a sepai.,te two-cajr gao,iage on a laige rlot it'll turnley ieady to moe111 in Priced ,ignt too., $579.00 '0 242 Gladiolus '. .i . (CALL CHRIS & JOHN . AT 778-6066 : ,':" ISLAND lll, I E T'111"E1 II 1 .11 . Rl. ^- h W IN l [lrIP HOLMES BAC H Reach more :than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little ,ias$20 CAll Nancy 778-7978,, The Islander www.islander.org GREAT VALUE! HOUSE & DEEDED BOAT SUP Great winter residence or potentialto build up. Open and bright, room fora pool, ijut three ihort blockrl from the be3jh and ~tep, irurri yov ur c,'i 'lip I'-5 I1i1) LONGBOAT KEY CANALFRONT Elevated 3BR/2BA home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, ne'wflooring new docl short wvilto the be3ch botanicl part' jrid resRaurant. Hurry $,79 '000 The S. fibsten Team Renie en P. Heather Abste, P.A. PROFESSION Jennifer Absten, PA. 94"i-807-4661 -. SIN .A 941-345-70.02 O--PM E. ; rRESLITsP. ;.efofer AbLe@n. :2:~: ~IcSM ,~?"I~~ cps;u' THE ISLANDER U DEC. 14. 2005 M B-11 Manatee County offering some water rebates Rebates for some water users are being offered by Manatee County Utility Operations in a major water conservation program. Up to $1,250 in rebates per property are available if the customer meets the established requirements. A participant is eligible if he or she has lived at the current property since October 2002, uses an average of 8,500 gallons or more of water during any six-month period, and if the utility bill is over $67.32. Incentive rebates listed in the conservation program are: Install an irrigation well ($1,000 rebate). Install a cistern holding 2,500 gallons or more ($500). Use an alternative water source for irrigation ($500). Repair or install a new irrigation system ($500 or $1,000). Replace landscape with Florida-friendly landscap- ing ($1,000). Install or replace a rain sensor ($125). Install or replace a moisture sensor ($250). Additional information may be obtained by calling 792-8811, ext. 5327. .,i~"L. .... ... Holiday village Merry grand opening A winter landscape stretches across the counter at Fit to Eat Deli in Holmes Beach. Lisa Louw did free face painting during the grand opening and holiday open The old-fashioned town, decked out for the holidays, was set up. by owner Melinda house of Island Trader in the S&S Plaza, Holmes Beach, Dec. 9. Sterling Louw Lamporiello, left, daughter Shauna, not pictured, and deli partner Terry Weaver is getting all decked out. Formerly known as Barefoot Trader the Island Trader who owns the collection. The cityscape is a festive touch to the busy deli. Islander offers beach supplies, home accents, T-shirts, gifts, pirate gear shells, swimwear, Photo: Diana Bogan sunglasses, sandals and kid's toys. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose C lkiVtMalVw Please join us at the holiday open house 5-8pm. Saturday, Dec. 17. 411 Pine Avenue. Anna Maria "pMNITU*ff f "is I REALTORS DUPLEX One block to beach. 1 BR/1 BA each side. Remodeled 2004. $599,000. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor, 737-0915, or Michel Cerene, broker 545-9591 evenings. 5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com Reputation ~ Resources ~ Resufts ;. L a . Stunning 2BR condominium. New 4BR/3BA condo close White, sandy beach and to beaches and shopping. romantic sunsets welcome Gated community. Offered at you home to paradise. $269,000. Offered at $950,000. Safes Rentas .* Property Management .. .. ; . Team innacle . 877-469-4753 :\ teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com PatPalmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.com John Luchkowec NEW LISTINGS 802 Audubon Drive 1BR/1BA Great views $315,000. 503 Sanderling Circle 2BR/2BA, nice villa $395,000. 1265 Spoonbill Landing 2BR/2BA lakefront. $399,000. 884 Waterside Lane 2BR/2BA lakefront, furnished. $459,000. 1227 Edgewater Circle 2BR/2BA bayfrront, model. Furnished. $4-70,000. and r moro r B 'r Z~ ~8~gnrmr~ -~!rk ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Direct BAY WATCH Direct bayfront unit with Gulffront, greatvalue.2BR/2BAturnkey fur- views to the Sarasota Skyline, Boat nished. Pool front, elevator, nicelyfurnished. dock, pool and two under cover parking Pristine Gulffront complex. $989,000. Lynn spaces. Newly furnished! Very good Hostetler, 778-4800. rental property. $579,000. Call Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. d- s~ -( ~5 I', yon 1. i, ~ !.1 ,r 4C~- - COCONUTS- 1BR/1BA poolside turn- IDEAL LOCATION Elevated and key furnished unit with Gulf view. Only updated duplex.2BR/2BA each side, short steps to the beach! Impeccably main- stroll to the beach. Tonsof storage and trained for your most discriminating buyer. charming outdoor living space. $619,000. S539.900 Mary Burke. 77S-4-00 Nicole Skags, -8-4800 NEW TOWNHOME Very spacious 3BR/2BA with two-car garage. Town- home recently built. $749,000. Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. DICK MAHER 448-0758 WESTBAY POINT AND MOORINGS Direct bay front 2BR/2BA furnished. Asking $585,000. WESTBAY POINT AND MOORINGS Ground floor end unit. Deeded boat dock and carport. $579,000. CINDY GRAZAR ~ 504-6176 SAN REMO 1 BR/1 BA on canal. Close to beach. Asking $138,000. LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA. Sailboat, water, pool. Asking-$989 000 , $Jil 11 1i9 IC -r I' C' ; " 12-B E DEC. 14, 2005 M THE ISLANDER IOW EXCEPTIONAL, BRAND NEW 3BR/3BA with heated pool. Turnkey furnished, two-car garage, beau- tiful interior, corner lot. $899,900. $ HUGE TWO FAMILY *l ~Wonderful floor plan. Almost 3,000 sf. '. I ...- 2BR/2BA each floor. -'Views of Gulf and bay. .:' Lmint juleps. Enjoy as is or convert to large single Family in a great neighbor hood. $699,000. 1935 BEACH COTTAGE Fully furnished cozy beach cottage. Just steps to either the bay or the Gulf. A must see charmer that even has a separate guest cottage. $595,000. '^ ;5r -**" .. .. i ,.;. :, . KEY ROYALE Faces bayou. Remodeled 3BR/2BA, tile throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, new appliances, new kitchen and bathrooms. Canal end. Very large lot for expansion or pool. $849,000. .... ....... CORTEZ VILLAGE The original one-room school house from the 1800's. Now updated to 3BR lovely home. One of a kind. CRACKER COTTAGE Zoned ROR with a great Gulf view. Cute as the devil. 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, built in 1930. Even has an attic workshop and a big backyard. Half a block to the bay. $545,000. NORTH END OF THE ISLAND Sailboat canal truly unique and artistic. 2BR/2.5BA. A one-of-a-kind plea- sure to see! 1,000 sf of decks. Heated spa. Beautiful yard with peek of Egmont lighthouse. $850,000. GREAT SETTING with private pond on extra lot. Remodeled 3BR two blocks to beach. The perfect get-a- way at-$594,000. Make offer. Mike 800-367-1617 Norman 3101 GULFDRIVE Realty INC HOLMESBEACH :,:, :.:, :...*.: v tnlilRootiari ralty:c t ..'.......,,:, - ANNA MARIA ISLAND SiiiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC LAKESIDE VILLAGE GREEN VILLA 2BR/2BA large, Village Green condo. Lovely view of lake, beautiful birds. Close to gazebo, pavilion and pool. Quiet, residential area. $379,900. GULFFRONT WATER'S EDGE 2BR/2A Gulffront condo. Turnkey furnished. Updated. ceramic tile. Excellent mid-Island location. Pool, secured lobby, under-building parking. $995,000. KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT 3BR/3BA home with direct access to Tampa Bay. Ren- ovated kitchen, master suite opens onto large, caged pool. Low maintenance yard, fruit trees, dock, tile roof. $895,000. GULFFRONT HOLMES BEACH CONDO 1BR/1.5BA seaside beach house condo. Turnkey fur- nished. Sautillo tile. Gorgeous view of the Gulf. Beau- tiful beach. Excellent rental. $799,900. GULFFRONT HOME & GUEST COTTAGE 3BR/2.5BA and 1BR/1BA guest house. Secluded, on one of Anna Maria's finest beaches. Nicely ren- ovated, furnished, vaulted ceiling. French doors, fireplace,security shutters, garage. $3,650,000. PERICO ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished. Close to Island beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse/fitness room. Carport. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. $359,000. NORTH POINT HARBOUR 2BR/2BA Canal home. New seawall. Dock, boat lift. Direct access to Intracoastal waterway. Vaulted ceil- ing, eat-in kitchen, ceramic tile, community pool and tennis. $1,249,000. HOLMES BEACH POOL HOME 3BR/2.5BA. Updated home just steps to prime beach. Split-plan, Corian, new windows, baths and kitchen. Large, heated, caged pool. $1,299,000. ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT HOME 4BR/3BA in Anna Maria city. Miles of beautiful walk- ing beach. Gulf side deck and gazebo. Riparian rights. Area of renewal and new housing. View of Gulf, bay, Egmont Key and Skyway bridge. $2,650,000. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA Central Holmes Beach turnkey furnished condo. Views of Gulf. Tennis, heated pool, beautiful beach. Excellent rental with liberal rental policy. $997,500. HOLMES BEACH GULFFRONT HOME Gorgeous home with incomparable Gulf views. Reno- vated. Large GULFFRONT lot. Inground pool, deck- ing, beautifully landscaped, fruit trees. Spectacular! $4,450,000. ISLAND'S FINEST COMMUNITY 4BR/3BA North Point Harbour. Lap pool, waterfall and hot tub. New seawall, dock, fruit trees, vaulted ceiling, deck, French doors. Multi-car garage. $1,249.000. SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO 2BR/2BA Turnkey furnished corner unit. Gulf view. Secured entry, pool, tennis. Beautiful white sand beach. Close to shopping and restaurants. $729,000. WONDERFUL WESTBAY COVE 2BR/2BA condo. Light, bright corner unit. Close to pool. Ceramic tile, shutters and glass enclosed lanai. Near bank, doctors, shopping and restaurants. $375,000. BIMINI BAY BAYFRONT HOME 4BR/3BA. Custom kitchen, ceramic tile, master bedroom/fireplace .and jacuzzi. Brick patio, heated pool, lush landscaping. Two docks/davits, sprinkler system/well. Hurricane film, two-car garage/reinforced door. $1,975,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA SMS,,S Coast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive L Holmes Beach; Florida 34217 www.suncbastinc.com FOR SALE BY OWNER Closing Costs Paid* Plus One-Year Pre-paid Hazard, Wind and Flood Insuranm e4( OAIFROuWWXuRYCOWND 2BR/2BA turnkey, completely I' | .' updated with power exterior hur- ,. :,_ ,;? :;: t ricane shutters, 55+ community, designer interior. 5400 Gulf Dr. S,. #36, Holmes Beach. $985,000. *'. Open house: 10am-2pm, Dec. 17 ..r and 18. Call (941) 744-6906. GULFRONT MARTNQUE NORTH 5300 Gulf Dr. #105, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA. Undergoing complete renovation. Call now to customize. Motivated seller. $1,100,000. Open house: 2pm-5pm, Dec. 17 and 18. Call (941)744-6906. DUIPEONDOUBLELOT 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA. 303 74th St., Holmes Beach. Approved for two additional land condos. Positive cash flow. $799,000. Call (941)744-6906. Closing Costs Include: All Bank Fees SAll Title and Related Charges SOne Year Pre-insurance: Hazard/wind/flood** Bobby Edington First Equity Finawial 941.744.6906 ma - Insurance & icA'^ ; Financial Services 941-776-9969 Team Title Services, Inc. 941-752-7751 'For borrowers wh 650 scores. IfWod Savings is unable to complete e financing, the dosing value can betransfeed up to $950.Title fees include owner's policy, all related doc stamps and court filing charges. In case of a condo:a premium will be paid or $100,000 interior contents. Sales price is between buyer and sellerThe bank, te company and'insurance company play no role in the sales price. First Equity Financial, LLC. Agents under LICMUD for World Savings Bank a Federalsavings banlkGolden WestFinancial. Lic . number ME0065760. 1901 Harrison Steet, Oakland, CA. 94612. Loans originate in Utah 30i3 iK IULGiiLi.uiiU 177M WIj r THOUSANDS OF HOMES ONE ADDRESS WWW.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM WHITNEYMEADOWS.Thisgorgeous2004 SUPER SAN REMO SHORES. This 3BR/2BA home is conveniently located near 3BR/2BA has an excellent footprint at the :,. -.J, 1-75 and the Ellenton Outet Mall. Come head of a deepwater canal. Sellers build- enjoy pristine lake views from your mag- ing boat dock to accommodate up to a nificenttiled lanai.$385,900. Ryan Carbery 22-foot boat. $644,900. Victoria Horst- 748-6300 or 7447587. 517950 mann 748-6300 or 518-1278. 517919. - --. ..'., THE LOOP. Exquisite NW Bradenton home in gated community. Featuring crown mold- ing, chef kitchen, fireplace, heated pool & hot tub. Lush landscaping w/night lighting. New carpet & tile, elaborate window treatments, large upstairs room w/2 walk-in closets. Huge master suite. $949,900. Cindy Pierro 748-6300 or920-6818.517839 -" -;tl^" UNIVERSITY PARK. Pruett built estate siu- ated on a private golf course lot Energy effi- cient 4-5BR/4BA home has a top of the line kitchen, elevator, oversized pooVspa, magnifi- cent summer kitchen, wet bars, surround sound system, bonus room & fireplace. $2,599,000. 748-6300. Jody Shinn 705-5704 or Mary Hell- hake 544-0763.517278 WESTFIELD. Charming 1920's,3-4BR, 21/2 BA,traditional2storyhome. Lotsofcharacter, 10'ceilings, hardwood floors, french doors, fireplace, 8" molding. Relax on yourenclosed porch overlookingbeautiful inground pool and lovely formal garden. $329,900. Colette Gerrish 748-6300 or 713-6557. 517375 NORTHWESTORIGINALOWNER4BR3BA on 180x136 lot Beautifully maintained with open design. Eat-in kitchen opensto family room w/fireplace. Maturefruittrees. Closeto Gulf Beaches & wonderful waterfront park. $482,500. Kathy Marckinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781.515244 TWO STORY 4BR/3.5BA home w/caged heated pool. Quiet, private cul-de-sac setting in wonderful NW neighborhood. Extensive remodeling makes this home nearly new! Gorgeous kitchen, all new flooring, paint & remodeled baths. $639,900. Sandy Drapala, 725-0781.513482 DOWNTOWN BRADENTON. Historic downtown Bradenton. Meticulously restored 1920's, 2 story home. 4BR/3BA w/gorgeous wood floors & 3 beautiful fireplaces. 748-6300. Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781 $659,900. 517761 STUNNING WATERFRONT 34BR/3.58A HOME w/50FT boat dock at Riviera Dunes. Outstanding boating community on the Manatee River.$1,899,500. Peggy Horlander, 932-7199or Jody Shinn, 705-5704.511814 HOLMES BEACH. Wonderful 2BR/2BA, tumkeyfumished condo. Priced to Sell and dose to beach. $519,000.748-6300. Ann DeBellevue 720-7614 or Judy LaValliere 504-3792.515967. TIDY ISLAND TOWNHOME Impressively customized "Eclipse" model with over 3100 SF of living area & extended glass conservatory. $749,000. Ruth Lawler, 748-6300 or 587-4623.508295 RARELY AVAILABLE 2 BR/2BA condo w/exceptional Bay & Gulf views and boat dock on Bay. Tumkey furnished. Georgeous white sandy beach & less than 1 mile to Longboat Key. $849,900. Kathy Marcinko 748-6300 or 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala 725-0781. 512981 lu lka5 ;~* ,; I~~~F; ' k~ t~ F.r.~;L- ,x~2' ~. I II W-,. zffifoo THE ISLANDER 1) DEC. 14. 2005 M B-13 .-/ .; U = .__~I F IWiE-- rVoti- 6dA CMENS Cntiue BARGAIN COLOR TV: Zenith 26-inch. $85. Perfect for Christmas. (941) 778-3228. BEATLES COLLECTOR'S ALBUMS: Good condition, all for $65. (941) 794-8177. VINTAGE JEWELRY, SIGNED and costume jewelry. Visit Victorian Rose at O'Donnell's Antique Collectible Mall. Route 41, 7870 N.Tamiami Trail (across from air- port). (941) 359-8032. HAMMOND L-100 SPINET organ in excellent condi- tion. Pedal keyboard, touch-precision percussion, tonal controls and many more! Asking $850. Call for details. (941) 527-1465. HENRY LINK: FIVE-piece living room set. White-wash wicker with pastel floral cushions. $800. (941) 778-9691. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and pur- chase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condo- miniums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. TANNING BED, new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941) 798-3448. AMI KIWANIS CLUB fruit sale. Mail-order, just in time for the holidays. $31-$46 for a bushel of navels, red grapefruit, tangelos and more. And no shipping fee. Call to order or to receive an order form. (941) 778-3411. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30am-2pm Tuesdays, Thursday. 9-noon Saturdays. Christmas decorations, children's clothing. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. ESTATE SALE BY Diana: 8am-3pm Dec. 16-17, South Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria. Look for signs. Furniture, mir- rors, signed prints, oils, old quilts, Tiffany & Co. flatware, and much more. For information call (941) 778-4201. DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! ....... Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious, open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master suite on main floor. Tile floors, screened lanai and a large open deck great for tanning! .Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000. *" Larry Albert Tropcnne Broker- Realtor "'" 725-1074 'reperes S Real Estate Agents For Today's Market I.. 2511 Avenue C Perfect duplex for investors or live in one yourself. One block from beach, two blocks from bay. The west unit is 2BR/2BA, the.east unit is 3BR/2BA. Built to 1996 hurricane standards. Great storage on ground floor. Offered at $749,900. SP udenltia Realty SMaggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1358 Jo: 941-587-9156 Maggie: 941-780-9888 .... -,; ,' t .' tK h ttranp ci[ts~jnct. tO --" )lffIMI?!!??s~.VAW<^flalzV-fflhsT?'A% '. FLEA MARKET: Saturday, Dec. 10, 9am-4pm. Niki's and Island Market Antiques parking lot, 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Tons of great furniture, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, books, fun stuff. Niki's is running a Christmas sale, all sterling jewelry 50 to 70 percent off. Select porcelain dolls, vintage jewelry, oil paintings, prints, china, crystal, depression glass, 40 to 80 percent off. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. ESTATE SALE: 9:30am-2pm Friday, Dec. 16. Two love seats, king and queen beds, mahogany tables, oak rock- ers, contemporary dining room table and chairs, two glass- top desks, occasional chairs, lamps and tables,"Chantilly" sterling silver flatware, nice kitchenware linens, collect- ibles. A nice sale. 3603 Fourth Ave. W., Holmes Beach. FOUND: available for adoption to a good home, a sweet orange and white long-hair female cat. Spayed, shots, no dogs. 795-7421. KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. CHESS OR SCRABBLE, anyone? Renting at Sand- piper until April, would love someone to play with. (646) 257-0063. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restau- rant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK.Yes, free. Just for the asking. Cour- tesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES POPULAR NORTH BEACH VILLAGE with its unique park-like setting and open airy floor plan. Two-car attached garage with large utility room. Two decks, plus nice screened porch. Unit #52 turnkey furnished. Offered at $695,000. * CALL JOHN ZIRZow 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 Outstanding Building Site Pristine spacious lot now includes smaller home, but zoned duplex. A contemporary two-fmily structure ideal for shape of lot and you're surrounded by tropical foliage to create your private retreat. Call for additional details. Asking $775,000. Gulffront Location POPULAR NORTH BEACH VILLAGE with its unique park-like Anna Maria which offers direct views settfrom living and open ary floor plan. Two-car attachth bed garage with large utility room. Two decks,breakf plus nice screened porch. Unit dinin#52 turnkey furnished. Offered at $695,00. CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 for outdoor enteanding Build viewing Site Pristine spacious lot now includes smaller home, but zoned duplex. A contemporary two-family structure ideal for shape of lot lovely Islandou're surrounsets. Excellent renttropical foliage to create your private retreat. Call for additinow reduced to $1,375,0 000. Gulffront Location Charming 2BR/IBA cottage in quiet Anna Maria which offers direct views from living area and both bedrooms. Cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook plus dining area and newly refurbished deck for outdoor entertaining and viewing our lovely Island sunsets. Excellent rental and now reduced to $1,375,000. Choice weekly and monthly winter rentals still available. Inquire today! GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guardian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to repre- sent and advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused, abandoned 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. 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: Five-month-old kittens, orange- and-white tiger, calico. Have been tested/shots/spayed/ microchipped, locally fostered. Only $35 to good home. Julie, (941) 720-1411. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head, new batteries, stereo and much more! $8,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565. LETS GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the char- ter boat "Magic' Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. Floral designer, full or part-time. Minimum of.two years experience, Island Florist (941) 778-4751. 213 70th Street $839,000 3BR/2BA, heated pool, furnished. 5804 Marina Drive $2,300,000 Across from City Hall, Zoned C-3 503 Sanderling Circle $395,000 Perico Bay Club 2BR/2BA, lakefront. 6300 Flotilla Drive $359,000 Shell Point condo, 2BR/2BA, carport. 6400 Flotilla Drive $499,000 WestBay Point, 2BR/2BA, ground level. 8019 Marina Drive $1,950,000 5BR/3.5BA, private, very special. S511 '74th St. $969,000 -4BR/2BA, 40x20 pool, dock and lift. 621 Key Royale Drive $2,300,000 3BR/2BA, on Tampa Bay, very large lot. 4107 Royal Palm Drive $699,000 2BR/2BA, dock, lift, no bridge, beautiful. 625 Emerald Lane $859,000 2BR/2BA, pool, dock, good boat water. Se al y oms orsae Logono s'1dralco SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty @verizon.net , Web. site www.annamariareakcom -. - 14-B M DEC. 14, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER SL N D R inCLS I F I I HEz.LP W~~k4ANTED Contpinud E KIDS FOR HINI:oninued SERVICE Continue PART-TIME AFTERNOONS: 4-6 hours per day. Pack and ship store. Must be responsible, dependable, able to bend, lift, multi-task, work independently, interact with customers. Clerical experience helpful. Flexible start date. Call (941) 778-1911 for appointment. MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEEDED in Holmes Beach to shop businesses. Apply online at www.secretshopnet.com TOP ADVERTISING sales position open at The Islander newspaper. Great territory, commissions, training. Previ- ous outside sales helpful, but not necessary. If you pos- sess a willingness for strong community involvement, positive outlook and drive to succeed, fax or e-mail a letter and/or resume to (941) 778-9392, sales@islander.org. BEN COOPER & ASSOCIATES SEEK entry-level cleri- cal help. $8/hour. Call (941) 778-6118 for appointment. CLERK ASSOCIATE NEEDED: beach shop. Must be available weekends and holidays. (941) 795-1115. 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. BUSY BISTRO hiring full- or part-time hostess and servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednes- day-Sunday. Sous chef, prep person and dishwasher needed, will train. Apply to Chef Damon, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. ALL KITCHEN POSITIONS: Sous chef, prep, dishwasher -- will train right person. Apply to Chef Damon, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, resheMng, and generallyassist- ing library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and inter- mediates. 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. Gayle Simpson Schulz... S' Broker/Associate Trust a professional with, more than 20 years expe- rience to handle your real estate needs. S -* Home Sales SI Property Management i^ "* Commercial Leasing i Vacation Rentals Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box'1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216' 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 www.jimandersonrealty.com e-mail: jimsrealtyco@aol.com NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. NEED A BABYSITTER? Petsitter 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, experi- enced 15-year old. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certified. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. 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 cer- tified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352. LOCAL CAREGIVER: I can offer loving, reliable, live-in care for your loved one. Excellent references. Please, call (239) 595-9964. Thank you. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming,.clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard- working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private les- sons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Expe- rienced certified technician for communication elec- tronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. -- Nicely upgraded 4BR/2BA wit jour-car garage. Huge lot with imin for pool: MLS# 513452. $925,000. Call Lisa Helmer at (941) 720-4704 SIn/A A Gulfstream qi rl./Wlr Realty ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGCO61519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, (941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional cleaning and decorating island references available. For unbeat- able service, call 798-9484. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air condition- ers, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage disposal, other household items. Honest, dependable. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. MR. BILLS HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. ISLAND HOME SERVICES and repairs. A wide variety of skills for your home, condo or business. Minor elec- trical, plumbing, carpentry and improvements. Refer- ences, over 20 years experience. (941) 538-3520. HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident converting life-long hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for free estimates. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Begin- ning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. 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 person- alized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. CACi84228. it' REALtRn. 31Years ofProfeional Service EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX Gulfview, 2BR/1 BA each side or 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 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com fur is ed* / 2 0 Gulf Drive I Diecl onSrst a,*zn- Badnwcosrcin /, Isadprds* ircl nSrst scpdlt ra d fo *utm wt po nH le Bec By&hl lc obah e e hoe.//61 Ky oah~le rie u-I.oepieinraeuo n B s"etLiigHmnS I-i,' jin, ELLIIq,, RENTJNQyE CAN HELP VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD & REEL It ,dl,' IS? Ouiel north end location on North Bay Blvd. iJ -;- -,.- MNeslied between beautiful Bean Point and SBayiront Park. Offered at $735,000. Call SStephanie Bell, Broker. (941) 920-5156. SMLS#515508 ___ GREAT LOCATION. GREAT BEACH ACCESS! i(,1O% ,i Anna Maria Village. Short stroll to the beach. ..."...... Listed at $745,000. Call Frank Migliore '~ .~~7' 1 778-2307 or Stephanie Bell 920-5156. _^- d'.I ;. MLS#513240. A T ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS! 0 J" Tne Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3 **- acres with direct access to bay and over 355 i feet on the water. Asking price $1,400,000. :'w For specifics call Stephanie Bell, Broker .-...- 920-5156. MLS#514229. I,; ; RI T*EIFA & 9: 1 I I I I ~, -r - THE ISLANDER M DEC. 14, 2005 0 B-15 LNDR CASS I ED1 SERVES ontnuedLAWN& GRDENContnue ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I/ want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.comr. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appoint- ment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years expe- rience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. COLLEGE GRADUATE, MOTHER language Span- ish. Will teach conversational or advanced Spanish to groups or individuals at home or your choice of location. Recently retired, reasonable rates. Call (941) 778-2215 for appointment. ISLAND CLEANING GIRL: Local references. Pay by the job, not by hour. Home (941) 778-4284. Cell (941) 705-1191. JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Painting, home repair, tile, car audio, alarms, custom wheels. Free estimates, fair prices. Call Scott, (941) 720-4873. RON'S SURF KAYAKING lessons: Free introductory lesson for rolling and playing in the surf. Call 778-4123. NEED A HAND? Call us today, we can help. Carpen- try, doors, windows, drywall, painting, cabinets, gen- eral clean up. We're handy! Lowell, RandyYoung. (941) 720-1644 or (941) 720-3169. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and com- mercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and land- scape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. HOLMES LAWN MAINTENANCE: Servicing your total lawn, site clean up, tree work, palm trees. Call us today! (941) 812-9146 or (941) 812-3583. GARY WOOD LAWN service, tree trimming and land- scaping. (941) 812-7273. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installa- tion. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irriga- tion. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and instal- lation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. 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 service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free esti- mates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. p~~~~~) CL:i wi iyi: *MS:i~ OLD FLORIDA CHARM This bay side cottage is one of five original fishing cottages on one lot from 1920s. Just steps to the city pier. Well-maintained and completely furnished. Don't miss the last chance to own on Anna Maria. Offered exclusively by Green Real Estate for $399,000. Ken Jackson 778-6986 -Kathy Geeraerts 778-0072 Maureen Dahms 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 Kate Eiseler, 778-5115 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.com 6Wetw Ui* & ea1& ostatel , SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave:, Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 ,o WATERFRONT KEY WEST-STYLE HIDEAWAY .. MASTERPIECE ,. COMPLETE! Beaulilully remodeled 3BRi2BA waterfront rereal lucked away in secluded Cocconul Bayou and has al1t ,~t Lovely. Iree-torm pool surrounded wilh beaulilul iri. I pavers and tropical landscaping, while picked lence. . brand new boat dock, several sun decks, a screened lanai with a westerly exposure, airy cathedral ceilings, split bedroom design, cozy, wood-burning fire- place, coral stone mantel, walk-in closets, great room design, gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and gorgeous tile floors plus Berber carpeting! Capped with an enchanting metal roof, this endearing island hideaway will capture your heart! Reasonably priced at $ 875,000, PRETTY SHELL POINT .f .E HIDEAWAY! 11 1 4 * This immaculate, 2BR/2BA, conveniently located l 1 ,; ground-level cordo comes completely furnished. ..... r and ready for immediate occupancy! Amenities A. j. include a cheerful all white, full-equipped kitchen . with tiled backsplash, spacious living-dining room 'O and a sunny adjoining family room featuring built-in bookcases and cabinets. There are beautifully tiled floors in the kitchen, utility room and both bathrooms. Also included is one covered parking space. Overlooking the manicured putting green and steps to the swimming pool, this adorable, blue ribbon hideaway won't last long!, Affordably priced at $349,000, ,, ,,,, . Visit .ourWpb sit 'at- www.b.etlsvhy3s ibrjil in Close to beaches, 'MG Academy, private courtyard, pool, spa, and lan. Florida living at it's best. $299,900. VALENCIA GARDENS Renovated ground floor end unit, 2bed/2bath condo with great views of El Conquistador golf course! Turnkey furnished, ready for you to move in. Close to beaches, IMG Academyprivate courtyard, pool, spa, and lanai. Florida living at it's best. $299,900. ,'A AWATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful mastersuite with a grand deck overlooking the bay, 4 guest suites + a grand room, and a gourmet kitchen opening up onto a wrap-around deck with bay views. Easy boat access Bay and Gulf. Offered at $2,795,000. 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. '.. 4 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 walkto the beach and just steps from your boat. Greatwinter residence or investment/ renovation potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. "Listing too new forphoto" BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x 106 lot across the street from the beach in central Holmes Beach. Walk to shops and restaurants. Architect plans available for a custom-designed, beautiful ground level home permis- sible on this lot,.or build up for gulf views! $627,500. ; ; i :- .. .,. ;* '^ , RARELY AVAILABLE NORTH BEACH VILLAGE UNIT. Largest floor plan over 1,500 sf with three decks. Choice location, private condo with two-car garage, nicely main- tained, heated pool and close to the beach! $675,000. GREAT LOCATION! IMMACULATE HOME! 3BR/2.5BA home just three blocks from the beach on a highly desir- able 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. INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 sf duplex lot, with the bonus of a recently renovated duplex. Don't miss this one! 6BR/4BA and plenty of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details! $799,000. MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully STEPS TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey fur- remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite coun- nished condo. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great ter tops, wood floors, brand new carpet. Move right in. views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! $765,000. A must see. $599,000. - -s S E2Ei ,j~Ag ~j:~~ er~41" r 9reen '" `REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA -- -r-- ---I . AFI 16-B 0 DEC. 14, 2005 T THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. SandyS Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Serie Quality & Dependable Service. erviceCall us for your landscape 77841345 and hardscape needs. l Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 ^ WAGNER REALTY , 2217 GULI, DRIVE NOR'IT* IiQRADNTION BEACII, fl 34217 HIAQOLD SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 . E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com U S A FENCE KINDSALL Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 94.1 -750-9300 Advertise here and reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20! Thet Islander Call 778-7978 TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured (Lic. #CCC1325742) MULLET Portraits Bertramlmages. comr 7-7 79 397 As unique as You! S -- 7/ See website for samples. (Yip1t 4 Anvo1 ne can r~K- - P dMeS Ll rInL . ELKA PHOTOGRAPH MCS -my 941-7'8-2-11 ir~jqkefajo~n': , ISLA DER 4 ILDS HOE MROEEN-CnineaRNTL-Cnine TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free esti- mates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen ,Floor Cover- ings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Life- time warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 518-3316.or 778-6898. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaugh- ern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks. Masonry, tile. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904. TWO DUDES with tools: Tile, trim, cabinets, painting, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. 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, 1BR/1BA 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 commu- nity, fully equipped 1BR/1BA beachhouse with great- room and kitchen. Brand new!.Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. SRent weekly to annually. No pets. (317) 873-3307. MONTHLY OR WEEKLY: Furnished rental. December and January only. 2BR/1 BA, just remodeled, must see. One block to beach. $795/month. (941) 807-5449. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagrrer 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. 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. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi -in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available.- Almost Beach Apartments,' (941)- " 778-2374. SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201. BEACH LIVING: SEASONAL, Furnished 2BR/2BA. Utilities included. Gulf views and large decks. (941) 505-1962. BAYVIEW TERRACE, Bradenton Beach: 2BR/1BA condo, second floor, completely furnished. Three- month minimum rental. (708) 562-1601. THE PALMS: 1BR/BA, pet friendly. $800/month, first, last, deposit. Available now! 1813 51st St., A Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800. BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA on Intracoastal, boat dock, short walk to beach. Modern with large rooms. $1,000/month, first, last and deposit. (727) 784-3679. SEASONAL RENTAL: Villa-Nova, 2BR/2BA. Luxury duplex in Holmes Beach. Gulf view. Steps to beach. $800/week. $2,400/month. Available Nov. 1, 2005, until Jan. 2, 2006. (941) 778-2307. 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: PERICO Bay Club. 3BR/2BA villa, two- car garage, fresh paint, new carpet, small pet OK, heated pool/tennis/gated community. $1,700/month. Suncoast real estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. GULFFRONT DUPLEX: Second floor, 2BR/1BA, newly updated, open floor-plan, 12-by-12 deck. Holmes Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, lush gardens. $900week, $3,200/month. (941) 778-0905. SEASONAL RENTAL: Available December, January, February, March and April. Cheerful, 1BR/1BA, non- smoking apartment. North-end Anna Maria Island. $1,700/month, plus tax. (941) 778-5445. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach,clean duplex-$1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. SEASONAL: GORGEOUS, OCEANVIEW home. 5BR/3BA, fireplace; cable TV. One hundred yards from Gulf. Two scenic decks. Available January, 2006-April, 2006. $4,800/month. Call (813) 948-1267 or email kkl @tampabay.rr.com. IMMACULATE 2BR/2BA CONDO in adult community, Bradenton. Half mile to Gulf, unit faces pool with canal view. Fully furnished, cable TV, full kitchen. Three- month minimum, $2,100/month, deposit required. (336) 210-7804 or (859) 653-8436. SEASONAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA in Anna Maria. Ele- vated, available December through April. Short block to beach. Washer, dryer, dishwasher. High ceiling living area. $2,000-$2,500. (813) 689-1880. SEASONAL RUNAWAY BAY: 1 BR/1BA tastefully deco- rated, ground floor, washer/dryer, pool, tennis, golf clubs. November to Jan. 15, February, April. (941) 778-9378. 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. Copyrighted Material S. Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" THE ISLANDER DEC. 14, 2005 U B-17 S S *. 6 1 S A N D C A SI I DS RNASCniued RNTAS-Cntiued- ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA single-family home in Holmes Beach, less than one block to beach. $1,500/month, fur- nished. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 788-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA single-family home with garage in quiet northwest Bradenton neighborhood. $1,300/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/3BA single-family home com- pletely remodeled, one-car garage. Close to college. $1,350/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ULTRA LUXURY HOLMES Beach Home: "View Gulf from every room", 3BR/3.5 BA, three-story, elevator, heated pool and spa, ss outdoor, smoker/grill, lush land- scaping, two-car garage, 5 TVs-1 56" screen, 4 DVDs, HD Cable, Gourmet kitchen (ss, granite, wine cooler) washer/dryer, quality furnishings, fully equipped and golf cart to cruise the Island, super location. $1900/week, $7000/month. Non- smoker. Call (863) 581-3252. ANNUAL RENTAL: Charming 2BR/2BA elevated duplex in Bradenton Beach. High ceilings, clean, one block to beach, no pets. $875/month. (941) 778-4665 or 725-2549. 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. ,CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month mini- mum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND canal, seasonal rental: 2BR/2BA on north end of Oak Avenue. Recent, entire renovation with new kitchen and baths. One block to beach. Boat dock and davits. Pets welcome. $2,500-$3,500/month. (813) 545-9490. 600 SF OFFICE: $500/month. 900 sf office, garage, storage, two-10 foot overhead doors. $750/month. 8799 Cortez Road. 1(800) 952-1206. ENJOY A WONDERFUL view of bayou and Tampa Bay. 2BR/2BAcondo, pool, tennis.$3,500/month, less 10 percent with ad. (941.) 792-6964. 2BR/2BA CONDOMINIUM for rent: Imperial House second-floor unit overlooking Intracoastal Waterway. Walk to beaches, dining and shopping. Fully furnished. Three-month minimum, 55-plus community. Nonsmok- ers please. $2800/mo. Call Jonathan Wright with Surf- side Realty, (941) 798-9191. 2BR/1.5BA, BEAUTIFUL DECK, many coconut palms, steps to the beach. $1,890/month. Dec. 15 until end of March. (941) 448-0995. THE PALMS RENTAL: Gated 3BR2BA, fabulous lake view. Open .kitchen, cathedral ceiling, balcony. Pool, fitness, more. Five minutes to beach, no pets or smok- ers. First, last and deposit. $1,075/month. 4820 51st St., Bradenton. (941) 792-7180. BEACH JUST STEPS away: Large 1 BR/2BA, washer/dryer, courtyard, BBQ, petsOK..$475/week. Call (941) 778-1098. SEASONAL, VACATION, Gulf beach apartments. Choice of one, two or three bedrooms. Fully equipped. Enclosed porch, sun deck, patio. Tropical setting. Owner, (941) 778-3143. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL : One and two bedroom condos. Pool. beach access, fully equipped. $500/week and $600/week. Dutch clean, mom and pop. (941) 778-1915 SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: Fifty-five plus. 1BR/1BA, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA, $1,400/month. Nonsmoking, clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492. otuohy@prodigy.net. BAY WATER VIEW: Sandpiper, 55 plus. 2BR/1BA remodeled, covered parking. Annual $650/month. First, last and deposit. Turnkey. Cell, (941) 545-8923. SEASONAL RENTALS: Burgundy 1BR/1 BA, heated pool, tennis. Available now and January, February and March, 2006. $1,300/month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. PALMA SOLA BAY Townhouse: 2BR/2BA, heated pool and boat slip. $1,000/month, December 2005. $2,800, March 2006. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090 HOLMES BEACH:2BR/1BA, 1,500 sf fumished beach house. One and one half blocks to beach. Available Jan.$2,500, FebJ$3,000 and March/$2,500. (949) 813-4900. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1 BR/1 BA half-duplex $800/month; 2BR/2BA half-duplex $1,250/month; 2BR/2BA home $1,650/month; and 2BR/2BA home on canal $2,000/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A., at (941) 778-2291, or e-mail Jason@betsyhills.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, newer 2BR/2BA, elevated, enclosed garage, two blocks to beach. $2,000/month. Call (734) 485-2484. HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 1,600/month. Seasonal, $2;100/month. Elevated 2BR/2BA, quiet area, fur- nished, 1.5 blocks to quiet beach. Go see! 304 W. 63rd St., Holmes Beach. (941) 356-0334. WANTED: FEBRUARY RENTAL near Gulf, Bradenton Beach area. Seniors. Bill Randolph, 318 Railroad, Hudson MI 49247. (517) 448-3593 after six. ANNUAL: CUTEAS A BUTTON 2BR/2BA house on Gulffront lot, washer and dryer. 2BR/2BA apartment, $825/month; 1BR apartment $700. No pets. Dolores M. Baker Realty (941) 778-7500. VACATION RENTALS: BURGUNDY1BR/1BA. $1,300/month; Longboat Key home 2BR/1BA $2,400/month;. Palma Sola townhouse, 2BR/2BA with boat slip: $2,800/month Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CHARMING BAYVIEW COTTAGE: Furnished 1 BR/1BA, washer and dryer. $850/month annual. Avail- able Dec. 15. 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(941) 778-4560. $699,000 WELCOME BACK NON-resident/foreign nationals: Buy your own island dream home with 30 percent down, no social security number needed. No credit required. .Bobby, (941) 744-6909. Also, Re-finance, cash out! NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $525,000. Excali- bur Realty Inc. (941) 792-5566. KEY ROYALE/NORTH Point Harbor: Two homes, next door, in Island's finest community. 4BR/3BA, five-car garage, elevated home, beautiful views of Tampa Bay, new lap pool, spa, waterfall, seawall and dock. $1,249,000. Also, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, ranch home, new seawall, dock and 20,000-pound lift. $1,249,000. Buy both for $2,450,000! Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. WATERFRONT: 3BR/2BA Sixth house from the bay. New dock and dredged deep-water canal. $899,000, 504 58th St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-5183: (941) 704-6062. FIVE MINUTES TO beach. Perico Island, beautiful, designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage, pool. $549,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. 1) N 4Mm u tirPriqa,-r ies. Vo II rnn'l N'l. (r prife4ibegin dl sJpit er Ws't CaU T'ol l Fee 877--778-6066 oAr \'ii www.i s UoiNd ieil.oni Udttv! 4sk YI UA8 N ~Q PERICO ISLAND: 1,170-sf, lovely 2BR2BA condo with great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Perfect renter in place until August 2006. $345,000. (941) 792-7828. FOR SALE: BRADENTON Beach condo. 1BR/1BA across from beach. Furnished, 55-plus, $329,000. Call (813)-996-2797 for more information. MUST SEE: Manufactured home has everything. Colony Cove. 1,600 square feet. Views of Manatee River. 2BR/2BA, pets, 55-plus, five pools. $58,500. (941) 721-4890. BRADENTON BEACH HOUSE: concrete block, zoned commercial in old, historical district. 75x100 foot lot. 114 Third St. S., Bradenton Beach. (941) 795-2896. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $525,000. Excali- bur Realty Inc. (941) 792-5566. RUNAWAY BAY: 2BR/2BA, ground-floor, end unit, southern exposure. $475,000. Country Village, 1 BR/1 BA. Ground-floor, end unit with garage. $135,000. (941) 730-2935. HOLMES BEACH: Xmas or investment. Unique 1958, 2000 sf 3BR/2BA. Detached efficiency. Walk to boat dock. $625,000 or best offer by January. Principals and realtor, co-op only. (513) 378-9100. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY: includes real estate and owner's separate living quarters. $729,000. Call Fred for details. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. Midden Lake Condo ,V: 'N ..... Brand new! Move in now! No long construction wait. Beautifully appointed large 2BR on lake near pool. $347,000. Call Bobye Chasey, Chasey Realty. 941-713-1277 FAMILY COMPOUND: Centrally located in Bradenton on private lake. Consists of one new 5BR/2.5BA, 3,200 sf home, one 5BR/2BA older home, 1BR cottage, sep- arate building lot. $1,100,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. LONGBOAT: UNIQUE 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, located on north end in historic village. Has 400 sf main bedroom suite with sun deck, wet bar, wine cooler, 15-foot ceilings and lots of French doors and private entrance. $729,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA and 2BR/2BA. Sandwedge to beach. Updated appliances, renovated, new air handlers, both units. Secluded location, close to downtown, great landscaping. $650,000. Principals only. (941) 794-9940. CHARMING HISTORIC HOME: Palmetto, one block from water. 3BR/1.5BA."Renovated, tile and hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings. Oak and fruit trees on two city lots. By owner. $245,000. (941)807-5209. ANNA MARIA: TRUE beachfront paradise with breath- taking view of the bay. 4BR/3BA, 2,933 sf. $2,500,000. The Agency (800) 813-9180. 2BR/2BA, garage, elevated, extra-large lot. Two blocks to beach, lots of new updates. Asking $525,000.2919 Ave. C. (941) 792-8898. .BRADENTON BEACH: 2BR/2BA condo, end unit, pool. Across from beach. Anna Maria Island. (989) 686-7334 or (989) 450-6042. -DIRECTLY ON THE BAY in pristine, gated Perico Bay Club. Turnkey-furnished, 2BR/2BA, garage, pools, spa, tennis. $425,000. Call owner, (941) 794-1081. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. D Ii nd Shoei i ins Real ty I n ci .. .. AMY GORDAN SREALTOR O ;. Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation and 'rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and Area lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of'your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 151 ul Dive-ort .raentn Bac FROMISLANDTOACREAGE:43 acres, cattleranch or horse ISLAND LIVING WITHOUT PAYING ISLAND PRICES! SUPREMIEOCATION&OUTSTANDINGCRAFISMANSHIP DEEP WATER ACCESS in a fully refurbished home with pool, farm. Two houses, both 3BR/2BA, bar, equipment building.. Located in Northwest Bradenton, this immaculately maintained combined for a Quality Lifestyle & Investment. Two land condos new seawall and large dock. Walk to beach orjump in the boat out $2,299,000. I also have a five-acre property with barn, apartment, 3BR/2BA home is bright and open. Large fenced in yard with with 3-4BR/3BA featuring: 2,300 + sf smart-wired living space, your back door priced to sell quick at $949,000. Call the water- pasture close to Bradenton and Sarasota. Reduced $325,000. Bar- plenty of room for a pool. Call Debbie Detweiler 527-7221. security system, three verandas, crown molding, granite counter- front specialist Captain Jeff Braaten 941-792-3484. baraRagan 322-6203 .tops, wood flooring, 9-foot ceilings, SS appliances, paver-brick drive, tropical landscaping and more. Glass block shower and whirl- pool tub. Room for a pool! $825.900. Liz Codola at 812-3455. FA IIII III IIIIII I k SEASONAL RENTAL AT VILLAGE GREEN: 3BR/2BA SEASONAL RENTAL AT COUNTRY VILLAGE: with caged pool located minutes from the beach near 75th 2BR/2BA; community pool and activities located minutes from and Manatee Avenue West. One month minimum at $3,000 the beach near Manatee Avenue West and off 75th St. W. 55+ per month. Call Judy Karkhoff, property management at Community.. Open Dec. Jan. 15th at.$1,650 per month. ,941-778-.7777 or 866-266-9911 toll free. Call Judy Karkhoff, property management at 941-778-7777 or ,* .,. ,... ... ,,..;. .; .% ,, ,, .. ,.866,-266-911 .tol!ffee, ,, ., ,, ., .. . .. ..& '-, : DIRECT GULF VIEW SEASONAL RENTAL AT MARTINQUE: 2BR/2BA; heated pool and activities. Second floor unit with screened lanai overlooking Gulf of Mexico and sandy beaches. Open Dec. and Jan. at $3,300 per month. Call Judy Karkhoff, property management at 941-778-7777 or Q(6.-6- .9(1-l toll free., ,,-. .; .. .. .., .,., . IIIKL GI LF VILr \r t SEASUINAL KRlINAL Al PRINCESS MARTHA CONDO: IBR/IBA ground floor unit. Patio overlooks sand dunes and Gulf of Mexico. Direct beach access. Open Dec. and Jan. at $2,500 per month. Call Judy Karkhoff, property management at 941,778-7777.or :on' 'i'6r.:' Qlloj free.' / '. ... .. .. ... ... '...'. "~' '"'~'^ """''~ ''"' THE ISLANDER 0 DEC. 14, 2005 M B-19 BAYVIEW TERRACE CONDO: 1BR/1BA furnished. Steps to beach, heated pool on bay, no age restriction. Price reduced to $349,900. (941) 778-9331. PERICO ISLAND OWNER: 2BR/2BA townhouse; rarely on the market. Private end unit with serene lake view. New tile and carpeted floors. Turnkey, club- house, heated pool, tennis. $450,000. Information: (941) 795-3778. SUNBOW BAY OWNER: 1BR/1BA condo. End unit, rarely on market. Many amenities, turnkey, heated pool, tennis, water view. $325,000. Cell (941) 224-0555. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Sunday, Dec. 18. Beautiful 2BR/2BA ocean-view cottage. 104 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Lot is zoned for duplex. $699,900. Contact Tim Byram, Realty Executives Solutions Lic. (941) 350-5014. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR/1BA Island cottage with garage. One block to beach and bay. $525,000. Call (941) 795-8979. MICHIGAN LAKEFRONT LOTS: Large, wooded, lake- front home sites on beautiful Horsehead Lake in the middle of the lower peninsula. Reduced pricing to year's end on select lots. Great investment! Call 1-800- 334-2764. www.hiddenharborlakefront.com. ESCAPE TO YELLOW TOP MOUNTAIN, Western N.C.. Easy access, paved roads, Privacy, gated, awe- some views! Acreage with creeks and log cabin shell from $89,900. Financing available. (828) 247-0081. 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. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA: must see beautiful and colorful fall foliage! Western North Carolina moun- tain homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cher- okee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free bro- chure (800) 841-5868. TENNESSEE WATERFRONT LAND Sale! Direct waterfront parcels from only $9,900! Cabin package from $64,900! 4.5 acres suitable for four homes and docks only $99,900! All properties are new to the market! Call toll-free (866) 770-5263, ext. 8. COASTAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA Large wooded water access, marsh view, lake front, and golf-oriented homesites from the mid- $70s Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. (877) 266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com. COASTAL LIVING AT IT'S BEST: Brunswick County, North Carolina. Homes and homesites. Call now! (800) 682-9951 Coastal Carolina Lifestyle Inc www.coastalcarolinalifestyle.info. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! MURPHY, N.C. cool summers, mild winters, affordable homes and mountain cabins. Call for free brochure. (877) 837-2288 Exit Realty, mountain view properties. www.exitmurphy.com. REFINANCE WITH OUR low fixed rates! No doc loans our specialty. Need holiday cash? Eliminate nasty credit card debt. Lighthouse Mortgage Associates. Toll free (877) 928-9696. ASHEVILLE, North Carolina area acreage one-eight acre mountain view and riverfront homesites from the $60s. Gated community, custom lodge. Near natural hot springs. Don't miss out! Call (866) 292-5762. NEW! LAKEFRONT ACREAGE on the Tennessee/ Kentucky border. one to six acres from the $40s. Incredible lake and sunset views. Own a private lake- front retreat. Call today. (866) 339-4966. TENNESSEE ACREAGE for sale Near Chattanooga. Beautiful new lakeside community. One-five-acre homesites from the $40s. Limited number of private boat slips. Call for appointment. (866) 292-5769. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: North Carolina Where there is cool mountain air, views and streams, homes, cabins and acreage. Call for free brochure of mountain property sales, (800) 642-5333. Realty Of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Log cabin $89,900. Easy to finish cabin on secluded site. Million-dollar views available on one-seven-acre parcels $29,900-$79,900. Free info available! (828) 256-1004. AFFORDABLE ISLAND DUPLEX: Only $699,000. Two canafront condos side by side. One 2BR/15BA and one DUPLEX ACROSS FROM BEACH 2BR2BA and 1 Eevated 2B2BBA. 1BR/1BA. Two deeded boat docks on sailboat water. Both for Furnished units and well maintained inside and out. Large privacy A MSHe tib e Realtor (941) 713-9835 only $725,000, or $350,000 and $375,000 separately fenced yard and each unit offers deck and screened porch. SURFSE REALTYkyt only $725,000, or $350,000 and $375,000 separately, fenced yard and each unit offers deck and screened porch. SURFS]DE REALTY '. I. -i-- -.. lipt* -. nS .2- ----c'--~ .-.:Fi~ - 2-;?i;~z~p:-73 af n' ~i '; ~ gr UNIQUE DUPLEX wrh a sur,,li vrew Totialy remodeled, turnkey furnished with 3BR/2BA each side with laundry room. $2,000,000. MLS# 515769. TUSCANY STYLED HOME. 3BR/3BA with 9.5 ft. ceilings, wood flooring, crown molding, tiled porches and pool. $895,000. MLS# 514400. - READY TO BUILD! Va:ani lot wilh 7500 sq ft, even :ome- with an ingroundpool.-A short walk to the beach. Adjacent house on duplex lot also available. $450,000:MLS# 516029. . ,_-ii-. -:,... : ^ :'^"."::-..-._-. -..- g. DIRECT GULF FRONT Fabulous views, end unit, pool, tennis, elevator, turnkey furnished $975,000. MLS# 517157. * ,, .,, -. @o,I:. ,.L :_j .. _- ... ,- , RARELY AVAILABLE ground-level condo in 100 STEPSTOTHE BEACH at ihe north end great condition. Ceramictile, view of pool and bay. of Anna Maria Island. New roof installed 2001. Ready to move in. $499,000. MLS# 516943. $990,000. MLS# 511680. HPMW' ^ S SSSSSE^- THIS 2BR/2BA is dose to the beach and Gulf of Mexico and has a screenedporch Low maintenance yard forthat laid-back island lifestyle.$529,000. MLS#510846. FABULOUS GROUND LEVEL, 2BR/2BA villa with heated community pool, tennis courts. $395,000. MLS#509222. ^Alto. Nick Patsios 4BR/3BA HOME with views ofTampa Bay New roof, siding, 3BR2BA, TURNKEY furnished Gulffront condo. Features FURNISHED MODEL in La Casa Costiera with viewsof BEAUTIFUL NEW KITCHEN with tile countertops, newbath- Broker/Associate doors and windows.Two balconies overlooking the beautiful include9.5ootceilings,granitecountertopsinktchenandbath, the Gulf from this brand new beach condo home. Large rooms custom skylights. Each unit is turnkey furnished and Cicao, IL seaside location.$1,200,000. MLS# 508799. heated pool and elevator. $1,499,000. MLS# 504825. ool. $1,475,000. indudes private carport withpergolas.$669,900.MLS# 514508. ChrisShaw & Gul views. Solid surface countertops, heated pool and beach Gulf. 2BR/2BA, recently remodeled and turnkey fumished. Beaches. 2BR/2BA with screened lanai with beautiful water stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, elevator and Marilyn Trevean access. $659,000. MLS# 512658. $549,000. MLS# 515421 views, and turnkeyfurnished.$349,000. MLS#512511. community pool.$1,900,000. MLS# 511864. SaksAssocate SMiAn > i Miukee, W. '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .'. .. ... Milwdukee, W l Fnnh Dawi flt:,l, ,r I',.r..:r LiU Blandlaid Evan & Me',rda Bordes Sr ,i -',. Richard F;iimar, Sak,- A. .iiW Alan Galletto Broker/Associate Rochester, NY Jon Kent Broker/Associate Sparta, NJ Tom Nelson Sales Associate Marshall, Mt Mriainp C.,nil Bob Fitmo w.,: FL Wendy Foldes Sales Associate Binahamtom. NY 20-B M DEC. 14. 2005 M THE ISLANDER v I I "Copyrighted F SyndicatediCc Available from Commercial U- late )nten 'News * *s - rial PProviders" Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941 778-7978 and charge itto Visa or MasterCard. .f .2217 GULF DR. N. WAGON ER REALTY BRADENTON BEACH T (941) 778-2246 -. r N(800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com BRinMgg Peopl fLae Sinbc 1939 www.wagnerrealty.com *...-- E;g STIDnV I L A I' -av .r hoaits avil- ..-i ,. .-''** .:.&..>.*..^ -. .:',ri- ". I:J^^-"- lS:"^ Tiny I.1 AMn .Q \/zrnl hnm ..it p.. nv/wil-I A RARE-FINDI Anna Maria Gulffront lot. Beck- Stith or.Elf Starriet, 778-2246. 5-0499 ;$2,000,000. - - ,S-: W m j - ISLAND WATERFRONT LOT Rare waler- fronr lorwith outstanding Day views and pro. tecied dockage. Located in quiet area of Holmes Beach. Short walk to beach. Lot is cleared. Dave Moynihan, 778-2246. 516981. $1 295.000. DIRECT GULF FRONT Fabulous Gull view! Furnished 2BR12BA loplloor end unit with additional windows Covered parking and great walking beach.Weekly rental OK Dave Moynrhan. 778-2246.4513253. $989,500. LUXURY ISLAND TOWNHOMES! Boln are 350 leel front beach, loaded with upgrades, elevator, 3BRi2.5BA plus den, two at garage Enjoy sunsets Irom two balconies. Comple- ion May..Carolyn/Joe Correy. 776-3300. #516070.$925.000/each. GULF TO BAY Situated on Sarasota Bay and across the street from-the Gulf. Fully furnished 3BR/2BA-unit with'fabulous water views Open, spacious lloor plan. Headed pool, deep water docks.-Dave Moyninan; (9411 778-2246. #516998. $835,000. ONT CONDO" :Nl6ormTinddle SOUGHT AiiTR ADDRESS Custom home 'ul.usews'd f Gu:lf:2BR/I:BA on nearly ,:3- ae wooded lot n Pier Point e-ll ma0inlt iedc nlitomple '-NW.-.3BR/2.5/BA and plenty o 1 room-or ra of:Holmes Beach. -eted tol. a pool. Spacious rooms with great room ,ranis,.Da.Ie Mo nirai, -778-2246. plan:.-omrnunity bat dock JareTlnsworh. 5 ."" : : 761-3100. 513188. $645,000. $.d~;; ~ f ! PERICO BAY CLUB 2BR/2BA-CONDO 24-hour security, heated-community pool, tennis. NeWericichen and minutes fromi spec- tacular-Anna laana Island. Wach the sunsets. and labuloust bay views Laurie Dellatorre. 778-2246. #51f.619 $489.000.. MOUNT VEnNUN LAKItnUSUb: R td/IA . Largesttloor plan,second flooreiduniLTumlky- furnished. New carpet, bleand appliances. Co- ered parking. Healed- pool. Minutes to Gulf- beaches. Active 55-plus. RV and boat storage Lisa Anthony. 727-2800. #511245. $279,00. meow Js I 1 . |