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jP Skimming the news ... Happy New Year from the staff of The Islander!

Anna Maria



The Islander


Helping out, 2-B.


"The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992"


www.islander.org


Movin' on up at Anna Maria Elementary School
Work is proceeding on construction of the new Anna Maria Elementary School. Students and staff are ex-
pected to enter their new classrooms when school starts Jan. 4. Islander Photo: Jack Elka



Little time left to meet


Lester challenge for Center


Just a few days remain for Islanders to come up
with enough donations to meet the $50,000 challenge
posed by Chuck and Joey Lester for the Anna Maria
Island CommunitN Center.
The) issued the challenge in mid-November, mak-
ing the condition that donations to the Center's endow-
ment fund by the end of the year would be matched
dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
The total reached $21,467 by early this week,


Volume 14, No. 8 Dec. 28, 2005 FREE


Christmas


tourism lagging
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Island accommodation owners and hoteliers are
hoping the Christmas tourism season will bring an
overflow crowd to the Island, but preliminary indica-
tions are that holiday reservations are lagging.
"It's been a slow start, but from Christmas on it
looks good," said Mary Ann Brockman of Anna Maria
Island Chamber of Commerce. "People are waiting
until after Christmas."
Because Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, she
believes many families have opted to hold off on that
Island vacation until after Christmas.
Brockman said her office has been getting "lots of
calls and e-mails" inquiring about an Island vacation,
but some members were saying they were not getting
the "early arrivals" for Christmas. Others, however, say
advance reservations for the holidays are good.
Last Wednesday, the chamber office got 125
e-mails asking about accommodations, either for the
Christmas holidays or later in the season.
"So we are getting the interest, and I'm hopeful
those will turn into reservations. I'm optimistic,"
Brockman said.
Susan Estler of the Bradenton Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau said it's too early to say if the
Christmas season will be good for area hotels and ac-
ASti ESEE TOURISM NEXT PAGE
PLEASE SEE TOURISM, NEXT PAGE


leaving quite a load to go and almost no time at all.
Donations may be made at the Center, 407 Magno-
lia Ave., Anna Maria, or arranged by phone with the
Center at 778-1908 or at the co-sponsor, The Islander,
at 778-7978.
So get with it, folks, the challenging offer ex-
pires New Year's eve give the Community Cen-
ter something special to celebrate on that festive
night.


Renourishment on holiday
Equiment used by Goodloe Marine Inc.for the Island beach renourishment project sits idle and the company has
asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a suspension of the project for afew months because of the upcoming
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Happier times
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers football coach Tony
Dungy with son Eric, 12, at the Holmes Beach City
Basin during a 2004fishing trip with Capt. Justin
Moore of Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

Dungys were frequent visitors
to Anna Maria Island
Former Tampa Bay Bucs head coach Tony Dungy,
his son James and other family members, friends and
players, have visited Anna Maria Island on many oc-
casions, usually heading to Galati Marine for an off-
shore fishing trip with Chris Galati. He also fished the
backwaters with Capt. Scott Moore and son Capt. Jus-
tin Moore of Holmes Beach.
James Dungy, 18, was found dead in a Tampa
apartment last Thursday, the victim of an apparent sui-
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Tourism starts slow this season
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
During the past few years, visitors to the area have
tended to wait until the last minute to make a reserva-
tion, rather than booking well in advance as they have
in previous years.
The Island and the Manatee area could use some
good tourism news.
Although Estler said visitor figures for November
were not yet available, visitor arrivals to the Bradenton
area were already down about 5 percent from last year
through September. High gas prices, red tide and the
belief among many potential visitors that hurricanes
had damaged the Island and surrounding area all con-
tributed to the decline, she indicated.
But gas prices are down, the Island didn't get hurt
by Hurricane Katrina and the red tide has disappeared.
"People need to know we're here and open. We
haven't been affected by the hurricanes and the red tide
is gone," said Brockman.
Indeed we do, noted Tom Buehler of Haley's Mo-
tel in Holmes Beach.
"It's still pretty slow. We're 50 percent down for
Christmas week from last year at this time. We're hoping
it picks up real soon. I thought the cold weather up north
would bring people here early, but it hasn't happened. By
February, however, we should be OK," he said.
Marge Moran at Club Bamboo Resorts in Braden-
ton Beach wonders where are all the visitors.
"This is the slowest I've ever seen. I just don't
understand it. Usually, when it gets cold up north,
people head for the Island, but not this year."
She has noted that many guests have complained
about the pipes on the beach left by Goodloe Marine for
the beach renourishment project.
"When people rent a beachfront unit, they don't
want to look out and see rusting pipes on the beach. It's
a tough sell. I'm hoping they'll get rid of those soon."
But Island visitors tend to arrive at the last minute,
she conceded. Although advance reservations for the
Christmas-New Year's week were slow, Moran is ex-
pecting walk-in traffic will pick up. As a daily rental
accommodation, Club Bamboo often gets people who
have just arrived on the Island and have just started


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Island beaches have been nearly deserted the past few weeks as the Christmas holiday vacation season has
apparently gotten off to a slow start. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin


looking for a place to stay.
"We usually get a lot of drive-up traffic Christmas
week," she said. "Let's hope they're still coming."
At the White Sands resort in Holmes Beach, Jeff
Gerry said the week before Christmas was the slowest
of the entire year.
"Usually, we're at 80 percent occupancy the week


before Christmas, but not this year. I just think a lot of
it is bad publicity about the Island with the hurricanes,
red tide and beach renourishment," he observed.
This week, however, business is picking up.
"We're at 85 percent occupancy for Christmas
week, so, hopefully, people are just holding off their
vacation plans."


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Tidemark sales brisk, project on 'fast track'


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
If anyone's interested in purchasing a unit at Nick
Eastlering's planned 40-unit Tidemark hotel and con-
dominium in Holmes Beach at today's prices, they'd
better act fast.
Only five of the 20 units offered at pre-construc-
tion prices are still available, said Easterling, and he
doesn't expect those to stay on the market much longer.
The remaining 20 units will be offered for sale "once
the buildings are substantially on the ground," he said.
Considering the Island's rising real estate values,
where prices could double in a week, reserving a unit
now could turn out to be a bargain.
Easterling, the managing director of Tidemark, is


keeping the second 20 units off the market because he
understands some people might still be "skeptical"
about the project.
"Once people see the buildings under construction,
they'll understand we are for real," he said.
Installation of the pilings for the building frame
began last week and Easterling anticipates at 15-month
buildout. The resort should open in the first half of
2007.
While Easterling struggled for a few years to get
the project off the ground after receiving Holmes
Beach City Commission approval in August 2001, the
project is now on the fast track. Easterling credited a
financing plan by new partner Ken Dardis of Reliance
Property Group with pushing Tidemark in the right


Tide piling up
Equipment began arriving at Tidemark last week for installation of the pilings that will provide the framework
and support for the main building at the resort. Islander Photo: Rick Catliq


direction.
Easterling also noted that the prestigious Orvis
Company Inc. of Vermont, an international catalogue
and guide for hunting and fishing equipment and lodg-
ing business, is interested in endorsing the lodge once
it's completed. Orvis has only two approved destina-
tions in the United States and wants Tidemark as its
third, he said.
Tidemark's sales office is on site at the intersection
of Marina Drive and Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach by
the Wachovia Bank. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. weekdays.


Meetings

Anna Maria City
None scheduled.
Anna Maria City Hall,
10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
Jan. 5, 7 p.m., city commission meeting.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
Jan. 4, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee
meeting.
Jan. 5,7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,
708-5800.

Holiday Closures
City offices in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes
Beach and Longboat Key will be closed Jan. 2 for the
holidays.
Garbage, trash and recyclable collection in Anna
Maria, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key will not oc-
cur on Dec. 31, with the alternate pickup date being
Wednesday, Jan. 4. There will be no change in service
in Bradenton Beach.


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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 mo an 3,400 Island residents last year.

Please send donatia o their lenge, P.O. Box 253,
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4-A M DEC. 28, 2005 U THE ISLANDER


Canal dredging projects planned for 2006


By Paul Roat
In a project short in scope but long in process,
Bradenton Beach officials hope to dredge the city's
two canals by mid-2006.
The bayside canals, in the 2100 block off Avenue


A, have been filling with silt since the last dredging in
the late 1960s. Residents have complained of poor
navigation and odor from the sediment-crammed ca-
nals for years.
And it's taken years to work through the process to


Blazing
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St. S. in Bradenton Beach Dec. 22. The building was unoccupied at the time, and was quickly extinguished.
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dredge the pair of basins, according to Bradenton
Beach Public Works Director Dottie Poindexter. She
and Ward 2 City Commissioner Lisa Marie Phillips
called a neighborhood meeting last week and explained
the projects to a dozen residents.
Dredging will scour out a channel in the middle of
the canals about 3 feet in width, Poindexter said, which
should protect the seawalls and any marine life grow-
ing on the sides of the canals. The length of the chan-
nel will depend on the scope of work the as-yet-unde-
termined contractor quotes for the project. Funding for
the dredging, $88,000, will come from a grant from the
West Coast Inland Navigation District.
Still to come, Poindexter said, are permits from the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She
said she hoped to have the permits in hand and a con-
tractor selected so work could start by April. The
project should be completed by the end of June.
The dredged material will be taken by truck to the
Herb Dolan North Park, where it will be stockpiled and
allowed to drain. Odor-blocking chemicals will be ap-
plied daily, she said, and the material will then be taken
to the county landfill.
The storm-drain outfalls will also be replaced as
part of the project, Poindexter added.


Interdenominational women's
Bible study to begin Jan. 5
A special 10-week Bible study open to all will be-
gin Thursday, Jan. 5, sponsored by the Thursday Morn-
ing Interdenominational Women's Bible Study group.
The study will be at 9:30 a.m. and for nine more
Thursday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Ma-
rina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Each lesson will have a videotape of Beth
Moore's study, "A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling
Place." Dorothy Swanberg said those planning to
attend should call her at 778-1130 so she can order
the study book.


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THE ISLANDER U DEC. 28, 2005 M A


Community Center a whirlwind as year begins


The Anna Maria Island Community Center, always
busy, will be a beehive of activities early in the new
year. Classes and exercises and dancing you name
it and chances the Center will have something that fits.
The Center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria,
and is operating full blast separated from expansion and
construction action which will refurbish and enlarge fa-
cilities. There are charges for most of the programs, but
not all.
Call the Center at 778-1908 for complete informa-
tion on the programs and fees. Among the functions in
January:
Food for Life A cooking class on preparing
food that helps prevent breast cancer and other cancers
returns for a repeat series after the one last fall. Spon-
sored by the Cancer project of Washington, D.C., it will
be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Registration required.


Bridge Lessons Professional player Larry
Auerbach will lead an eight-week series from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Friday from Jan. 6 to Feb. 24.
Line Dancing For enjoyment and exercise, no
partner needed, from 10:30 a.m. until noon Fridays
from Jan. 6 through March, with Bunny Burton in
charge.
Irish Dance This "Ceili" folk dance will be
taught by John Corbett from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Monday starting Jan. 9. The first half-hour is for not-
quite-Riverdance advanced dancers, from then on it's
wide open.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Sherry Fideler will
present a free demonstration of this form of therapy at
1 p.m. Thursday, Jan 5. Developed to ease symptoms
of arthritis, it is beneficial to everyone as a general
health program, she said.
Basics of Interior Design The program returns


under the tutelage of Bettina Sego, a four-week seri
from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday starting Jan. 12. A rooi
of one of the class participants will be chosen as a d
sign project.
Scrabble Participants are to bring their ow
game and a kitchen timer to keep things honest, pla
ing from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday starting Jan. 4
Beads Class An artist from Chloe's Bead Sho
in the Village of the Arts will instruct a one-day world
shop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14.
Yoga Class meets from 8:45 to 10 a.m..o
Monday and Fridays until May, with Dolce Littlehil
structing.
Widowed Group The Widowed Persons S$
port Group will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, for "co
fee and conversation." Tom Breiter of Breiter Capit,
Management will discuss "Income Production an
Preservation."


Island Art league sets classes for '06


The Anna Maria Island Art League has set up its
schedule of classes for the winter season of 2006,
with classes to be at the league gallery, 5312 Holmes


Blvd., Holmes Beach, unless otherwise noted. Reg-
istration forms are available there or may be ar-
ranged by calling 778-2099. Fees apply in all cases.


Historic visit
With pens and notepads poised for note taking, Anna Maria Elementary School students toured the Anna
Maria Island Historical Society Museum with longtime society administrator Carolyne Norwood. Islander
Photo: Andy Little


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sition Through the Lens, Chris Galanopoulos instru
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Drawing and Watercolor in the Tropical Landscap
Ginger White instructor, classes at historic Crosle
Mansion; March 6-April 10, Mondays from 1:30 to
p.m., tropical landscape classes at sites on Anna Mari
Island.
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April 18, Tuesdays 4:30 to 6 p.m. Youth Trad
tional Arts for youngsters ages 5 to 12, Diana Glov
instructor.
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from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Classical Figure Drawing, Gil
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O1ini0n


Looking forward...
With the new year fast approaching, it's traditional
begin to make some pesky resolutions that often make
all the way through January before being broken.
Aside from the promises we mean to keep lose
eight, exercise more, give more back to our Island com-
unity there are a few resolutions that perhaps our lo-
d elected officials could consider for the coming year.
We hope that 2006 will see the culmination of the
ree cities' comprehensive planning processes. The
ng-term planning document to guide growth in the
ties is meant to last for 20 years. It seems it has taken
most that long to sculpt the revisions to the original
)89 documents.
Let's hope it can be completed this year.
Also ahead for Anna Maria is enacting a solution,
sorts, to a decades-long parking problem. Hey, maybe
e plan as proposed isn't the best, but, folks should at
ast give it a chance for a year.
Bradenton Beach has a few nagging issues that need
be addressed in 2006 the pier restaurant recon-
ruction and the search for a concessionaire there and
e fulfillment of the city's challenge to become a Wa-
rfronts Florida community. Both of these issues have
en dragging and need resolution. Let's hope that the
,w year will provide some new incentives to the com-
unity to implement the process.
In Holmes Beach, a more tangible resolution should
me to fruition the construction of a replacement for
e Key Royale Bridge. Although the current bridge
n't yet failing, its lifespan is limited and the city and
e Florida Department of Transportation have agreed
at a new span is needed.
Unfortunately, construction costs have spiraled out
control in all things made of concrete, and the con-
ruction bids promise to offer all kinds of surprises
hen they're opened early this year. Let's hope that the
liars borrowed won't be too "grand" and the bridge
n be built this year.
And in a more regional arena of resolution, let's
pe that the water taxi can become more than a draw-
g-board concept. The incredible success of Manatee
county's Island Trolley in keeping traffic off the al-
ady-constrained roads on Anna Maria Island should
ovide ample evidence that alternate means of transpor-
tion can indeed work.
The idea of taking a boat to and from the airport, or
wntown Bradenton, or downtown Sarasota, is an idea
hose time has come for our region. All that's left to do
)w is fund it.
Happy New Year, y'all!



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Opinion


Thanks from Privateers
The Anna Maria Island Privateers want to thank all
of you who made our recent parade such a success. A
special thank you to Pat Geyer and the Duffy's gang for
providing hot dogs and to Cafe on the Beach for the
buns that fed the little pirates and some big ones at the
after-parade party. The community support was awe-
some and much appreciated.
The Privateers would also like to thank everyone
who supported our activities during 2005 and in past
years. Without your support the group wouldn't be able
to support the youth of our community and their activi-
ties that is the main purpose of our organization. The
Privateers hope that 2006 is just as successful, even
more successful, than the past years and with your con-
tinued support it will be.
The Privateers wish all of you a very happy,
healthy and prosperous 2006. We'll see you at next
year's events.
With a hearty AARRRGG and smooth sailing to
you all.
Scott Hirsch, President, Anna Maria Island


Frustration
We wish that the people who were opposed to a
fixed-span bridge [on Manatee Avenue] had been in
line with us on Dec. 13 when the gate to the Island did
not go up and we were on our way home after an
outatient surgical procedure.
Jim and Lottie Barnes, Holmes Beach

Thanks from Center
The Anna Maria Island Community Center extends
a heartfelt "thanks" to sponsors Chuck and Joey Lester and
The Islander for the Family Fun Day. We are grateful also
to John Home of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Publix in
Holmes Beach, Santa and Friends of the Library.
Kudos to Pat Geyer and Duffy's Awesome Grill
Team, the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club, the Rotary
Club of Anna Maria Island, the Manatee High School
High Key Club and everyone else who helps make the
Family Fun Day a reality.
Sandee Pruett, Business Manager, Community
Center


Privateers Thank you, Holmes Beach
Join us! Thank you Mayor Carol Whitmore and the Holmes
To all the Islanders who joined The Islander Holi- Beach Beautification Committee for the marvelous holi-
day Lighted Boat Parade in spirit: day celebration at Holmes Beach City Hall on Friday,
This was our first boat parade and to see all the Dec. 2, and for making the butterfly garden a part of it.
canal homes packed with people as well as the piers Thank you, too, to Sean Murphy and the Beach Bis-
made it all worthwhile, but the next day, as we were tro for the yummy hot cocoa and cookies, thank you to all
taking the lights down, we wondered why there weren't the beautification committee members that came and
more boats in the parade, helped set up and serve the guests at the Butterfly Garden.
Sure, it took a little work to decoate the boat, but Thank you all and the people who came for treats
that was part of the fun. So next year come out and who donated $40 towards the butterfly garden. This
join us. money will help the garden purchase some much
Who knows? We may have some extra lights you needed new plants after losing so many to the effects
Scan borrow. ,- of Hurricane Wilma. .
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SRotary honors,
surprises Ambrose
' Nancy Ambrose, account
executive at The Islander
newspaper, was presented
with the Rotary Club Paul
Harris Fellowship by Island
Rotary members Bob
LoPiccolo, left, and Jim
Dunne, right, Dec. 20, at the
club's weekly meeting at the
Beach House Restaurant.
Harris was the founder of
Rotary International and the
fellowship was initiated in his
honor in 1957. The honor is
given to those who have
significantly contributed to
the club's humanitarian and
educational programs. The
club may designate a "Fel-
Slow" with a $1,000 gift to the
international annual pro-
grams fund and each Paul
SHarris Fellow receives a
commemorative certificate, a
Paul Harris Fellow pin and a
medallion.


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SINCE 1992

Ten years ago in the Dec. 28, 1995,
issue of The Islander,
headlines announced that:
Anna Maria Fire District commissioners ap-
proved a pay raise for firefighters and administrative
staff, the first such raise in more than three years.
Anna Maria Vice Mayor Chuck Shumard an-
nounced he will challenge Mayor Dorothy
McChesney for her seat in the Feb. 13 citywide elec-
tions.
In a run-up to the Feb. 1 vote on whether or not
the city should participate in the next beach
renourishment project, Anna Maria announced it will
hold a forum on the pros and cons of renourishment
two weeks before the vote.


Recovered sea turtles to be returned to Gulf today


Two sea turtles nursed back to health by Mote
Marine Laboratory were scheduled to go home to the
Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the areas
where they came out of the water.
They have been healthy enough for release for sev-
eral weeks but were held at Mote because of red tide
blooms.
Red tide is blamed for a number of sea turtle
deaths, and Mote didn't want to risk the ones they've
worked so hard to save.
Hook is a sub-adult Kemps ridley found entangled
in fishing gear under the Port Charlotte Beach Park pier


last October. Two hooks were removed from the mouth
and throat.
Rachel is a young loggerhead found floating off
Boca Grande in September. Suffering from a combina-
tion of health problems, Rachel was treated for anemia
and red tide toxicosis.
Mote scientists explained that it is important to put
marine turtles back into the sea as near as possible to
where they grew up, for they instinctively return to
their natal beach to nest.
Additional information may be obtained from
Mote at 388-4441.


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2005: An Island view of the year in review


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter

January
FEMA Mess: Anna Maria City faced a crisis on
getting a beach berm for its north shore under a federal
emergency program when the Federal Emergency
Management Agency lost completed forms necessary
for approval. Mayor SueLynn hunted down the docu-
ments in a FEMA office in Orlando. It worked: The
city ended up with a FEMA windfall of $29,500 for the
work.
No thanks: Mayors of all three Island cities laid
plans to protest vigorously against a proposed Mana-


tee County charter. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol
Whitmore said it was "nothing more than the same old
battle" between County Commissioner Joe McClash
and Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston over the city's
annexation of Perico Island for Arvida-St. Joe devel-
opment.
Tsunami relief: Islanders rushed to give money,
clothing, food and other help for the monster tsunami
that on Dec. 26 devastated hundreds of square miles of
low-lying southeast Asia areas.
Real estate boom: Real property values on the
Island continued to spiral, said Gale Tutewiler, top
sales agent for Wedebrock Real Estate. Land values
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tember.
Convicted: In the first-ever murder conviction for
Bradenton Beach, a jury found Kim Bean guilty of sec-
ond-degree murder in the beating death of Carol Fore-
man over crack cocaine in February 2004. He was sen-
tenced to life in prison without parole.
Big Times: An article in the Los Angeles Times
about vacationing on Anna Maria Island prompted
more than 200 phone calls to the Anna Maria Island
Chamber of Commerce "unprecedented," said the
chamber's executive director, Mary Ann Brockman.
New at the Helm: Charlie Shannon was named
postmaster of Bradenton Beach, with territory includ-
ing that city and Holmes Beach.
What's new? The parking problems in Anna
Maria City were chewed over without decision for the
third or 30th or 300th time by the city commission.
Pierless: Bradenton Beach remained without pros-
pects of a restaurant on its city pier, as the only bid
received was rejected by the city commission.

February
Wet driver: West Manatee Fire and Rescue per-
sonnel pulled Michael Evasick of Bradenton from the
chilly waters of Anna Maria Sound after his vehicle
rear-ended another vehicle on the Anna Maria Island
Bridge and then plunged through a guardrail into the
water.
Finally: After months of preliminary work, con-
struction began on the new Anna Maria Elementary
School building.
Leave us alone: After a three-hour meeting with
more than 40 public officials from all area government
agencies wrangling, the consensus was, leave us alone,
keep everything as is, regarding the proposed county


charter.
Park as you do: After 80 years of squabbling over
parking on Anna Maria city streets, the city commis-
sion adopted an ordinance OKing existing parking,
while emphasizing that it still had no plan to really
solve the problem.
Cortez wildlife center: Making an old residence
into a permanent home in Cortez's FISH Preserve for
the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center was
proposed by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heri-
tage.
Arvida among us: The Arvida-St. Joe Co. was
looking for property on the Island to complement its
Perico Island condominium project, asking Nick
Easterling if he were interested in selling his Tidemark
holdings in Holmes Beach. Easterling said no, but a


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CART in action: The Coalition Against Runaway
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present its proposals for tax relief to the Manatee
County Commission. CART said business owners
were being taxed out of existence.
Ramps wanted: Manatee County commissioners
instructed staff to start looking seriously into three sug-
gested boat ramp locations, including one west of San
Remo Shores on land owned by Manatee Fruit Co.
New Island Ender: Island restaurateur Ed Chiles
has arranged to buy the Island's End restaurant at Gulf
Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria, nearby to his

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Sandbar.
Other Times: Following closely on the Los Ange-
les Times' article praising Anna Maria as a vacation
spot, the New York Times weighed in with its own
laudatory piece on the Island. Some Islanders feared
the double boost would bring too many visitors here.
Cortez glitch: A problem developed in the project
to refurbish the old Cortez School for public use when
it was discovered it had been left out of the zoning
overlay that permitted the historic fishing village some
exception to requirements. Some figured if let stand, it
would require the building to be 11 feet off the ground.
The county rushed to fix the glitch, and succeeded in


Homeless
A family of six were left homeless after their apart-
ment burned in February.

record time.
Gunslinger: A Holmes Beach man faced multiple
charges after allegedly brandishing a handgun and
threatening neighbors and the dog that he said threat-
ened his wife and her dog.
Fire victims: A newcomer family of six was left
homeless when a fire destroyed their apartment and all
their possessions in Bradenton Beach. An Islander-led
appeal was credited with helping them find lodging and
getting them started toward recovery.
Cortez festival: The 2005 edition of the Cortez
Commercial Fishing Festival attracted a crowd of
12,000, enabling the Florida Institute for Saltwater
Heritage to make the final payment to purchase the 95-
acre tract at the east end of the village as a nature pre-
serve, which it named the FISH Preserve.
Anchorage eyed again: A "boat parking lot"
seemed nearer official establishment just south of the
Bradenton Beach City Pier when University of Florida
officials met with local residents and outlined possible
solutions to problems there.

March
Red Tide: Bringing a few dead fish and some ir-
ritation to the eyes of people on the beaches, red tide
reached Anna Maria Island but Jay Moyles, Manatee
County marine rescue chief, thought it was a minor
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bloom driven ashore by a single day's storm. It was
proving deadly to manatees and other marine life,
though.
Turtle Watch fatality: The store operated by
the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch was closing
because of a severe drop in business since the store
was moved from Holmes Beach to Bradenton Beach.
Turtle Watch director Suzi Fox was crewing on a
trawler en route to Central America and could not be
reached for comment.
Heritage: It was Anna Maria Island's day in the
spotlight as the Manatee County Heritage Days con-
centrated on the Island. A daylong celebration with
parade, music, entertainment and history took over the
City of Anna Maria and the Island historical museum
there.
One Way: Members of the Holmes Beach Police
Pension Board told the city commission they wanted
the commission to consider the board's plan for addi-
tional retirement funding, or consider nothing at all.
Notion abandoned: Members of the Bradenton
Beach City Commission rejected the idea of the city
operating the concessions on the city pier. The pier has
been closed to all but fishers since Hurricane Frances
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Slow start: Tourism on the Island got started
slower than usual, with occupancy in Island accommo-
dations at 37.5 percent, down 9.3 percent from the pre-
vious year.
Nightmare: A two-month, $600,000 remodeling
of the Manatee County-owned Cafe on the Beach still
had not been completed six months later. The cafe was
operating out of a trailer for sandwiches and other
short-order items.
Anna Maria fees: After months of dispute, Anna
Maria city commissioners approved an annual
stormwater assessment fee of $80 per environmental
resource unit for property owners.
Taken to task: Rick DeFrank, long a critic of
Anna Maria city government, claimed that Mayor
SueLynn ignored a commission directive to begin work
on capital improvement projects on North Shore Drive
and Gladiolus Street.
Island star: Anna Maria's Tom Aposporos was
jubilant when the play in which he shared top billing,
"Metamorphoses," won the Southeastern U.S. regional
competition for the Manatee Players.
Island benefactor: Earl Mowry of Holmes Beach
was on his way to Haiti with a planeload of goods that
people there badly needed, an annual undertaking for
the Islander.
Perico cleared: Arvida-St. Joe Co. began clearing
land on Perico Island to make way for its 686-unit con-
dominium project. It was annexed to Bradenton six
years ago in a controversial city council move.
Welcome visitor: Nine-year-old Tyler Ferrell,
West Virginia boy with a congenital heart ailment, was
getting his fondest wish a week on Anna Maria Is-
land, courtesy of the Kids Wish Network.
Cortez shock: Sales proposals of property near the
center of the FISH Preserve sent shock waves through
Cortez, whose residents just finished buying the nature
preserve. Listed for $1.2 million were three lots total-
ing half an acre.
Buffett rescued: Jimmy Buffett-style music is OK
in Anna Maria, whose city commission worked out a
compromise allowing amplified music until 10 p.m.


Quite the 'Affaire'
The 2005 Affaire to Remember raised $726,000 to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center.


Left turn: Work was to begin on the left-turn lane
in the middle of Cortez Road from 119th Street to the
Cortez Bridge.

April
Tax fighters: Faced with property tax increases of
between 100 and 150 percent during the past five years,
nonresident homeowners on Anna Maria Island and
Longboat Key formed Homeowners Against Runaway


Taxation.
New old school: Ground was broken to begin reno-
vation of the historic 1912-built school in Cortez to
bring it to standard and convert it to public use, possi-
bly as a museum and community center.
Grouper coming in: Three weeks into the newly
opened shallow-water season for grouper, the catch
was good and prices holding up, a temporary prosper-
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THE ISLANDER 0 DEC. 28, 2005 M A-15


wednesday, Dec. 28
12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna
aria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,
ina Maria. Information: 778-3390. Fee applies.

Saturday, Dec. 31
7:20a.m. Manatee River Run 5-mile run and
alk presented by the Bradenton Runners Club at
-nerson Point Park in Palmetto. Information: 778-
171. Fee applies.
8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on
e Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive,
almes Beach.
10 a.m. Watercolor painting demonstration
ith Barbara Orear at the Island Gallery West, 5368
ulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6648.

onday, Jan. 2
6:30 p.m. -The Artists Guild of Anna Maria pre-
mnts 'The Seven Points of Perspective" with Ginny
tman at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation,
t08 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-
394.

.esday, Jan.3
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open submission for the
ina Maria Island Art League James Pay memorial
't exhibit exhibit, 531.2 Holmes Blvd., Holmes
each. Information: 778-2099. Fee applies.

Wednesday Jan. 4
7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna
aria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Infor-
ation: 778-7978.
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open submission for the
nna Maria Island Art League James Pay memorial
t exhibit, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Infor-
ation: 778-2099. Fee applies.
12:30 to 3 p.m. Scrabble at the Anna Maria
land Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna
aria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Bring
)ur own game and timer.
1 p.m. Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island
resents "Travels with Theresa" at the Anna Maria
land Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna
aria. Information: 778-6083.

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Photographer Rolf Bertram window exhibit at
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National Watercolor Society member Jacquie
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Contemporary and traditional art exhibit at
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12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.

Upcoming:
Tai Chi for arthritis demonstration at the Anna
Maria Island Community Center Jan. 5.
Bridge lessons at the Anna Maria Island Com-
munity Center Jan. 6.
Line dancing at the Anna Maria Island Commu-
nity Center Jan. 6.
Open Mic Night at the Artists Guild Gallery Jan.
6.
James Pay memorial art exhibit at the Anna
Maria Island Art League Jan. 6.
Food for Life at the Anna Maria Island Commu-
nity Center Jan. 7.
Florida Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft As-
sociation dinner at the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime
Museum Boatshop Jan. 7.
Sarasota POPS Orchestra at Bishop Plan-
etarium Jan. 8.
"Jazz in the Chapel of the Arts" at First United
Methodist Church, Sarasota, Jan. 8.
Irish dance at the Anna Maria Island Commu-
nity Center Jan. 9.
Widowed persons support group at the Anna
Maria Island Community Center Jan. 9.
"Cracker Culture in Florida History" at the
Manatee Village Historical Park Jan. 9.
Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island
Branch Library Jan. 9.
Bob Hills underwater photography lecture at
the Island Branch Library Jan. 10.

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No reports available.

Bradenton Beach
No reports available.

Holmes Beach
Dec. 17,200 block of 85th Street, burglary. A man
reported finding damage to his car stereo and told po-
lice it looked as if someone had ransacked the glove
box and center console of his unlocked vehicle.
Dec. 20,500 block of 77th Street, information. A
man reported that some checks had been stolen from
his home and presented evidence that some checks had
already been cashed.
Dec. 20, 2700 block of Gulf Drive, assault. A man
was arrested for allegedly threatening his adult son with
a knife.
Dec. 22,5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Police
Department, information. A woman stated that she re-
ceived a harassing phone call from her ex-boyfriend
while she was out of state and she wanted to file
charges now that she had returned to Holmes Beach.
The officer advised her that a report should have been
filed at the time of the incident.


Save the Date:
Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market
Jan. 14.
Southeastern Guide Dogs open house Jan. 14.
"Mote at 50" lecture at Mote Marine's Immer-
sion 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. Armands Keys Chamber
Awards Breakfast Jan. 24.
Island Players "Murder by Misadventure"
Jan. 26.
King Middle School Media Center fundraising
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By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
It was a long 20-month struggle for Jason and Leah
Suzor, owners of the Waterfront Restaurant on South
Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. But by October 2005,
they were back in business at the remodeled restaurant
that has stood in Anna Maria for nearly eight decades.
A kitchen fire in March 2004 severely damaged the
building and closed the business, taking away their
livelihood and that of their loyal employees.
"The fire was one of the worst days of our lives at
that point," said Jason. Little did he know what was to
come.
While the fire was catastrophic to the Suzors, their
business and staff, their trials had just begun. The
Suzors made the decision to rebuild, rather than just
trying to sell the property and letting someone else deal
with the headaches.
"We felt we owed it to the community to rebuild
what had always been here. This building has been here
since 1922. It's part of the history of Anna Maria and
we're Island residents. We wanted to preserve that his-
tory, and there was no guarantee a new owner would
keep the same architecture or ambiance," said Jason.
But in dealing with insurance companies, planning
and zoning boards and city commissions, Jason, to put
it mildly, admits he became discouraged at times.
"If your house burns down, at least you still have
a job to go to. Here, we lost our job and income, but we
still had a mortgage, taxes and insurance to pay, and an
employee payroll. We made the decision to rebuild. We
wanted the same restaurant, but there were a lot of


The Waterfront family
Jason and Leah Suzor are finally back in business at
the remodeled Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria
20 months after afire closed the establishment.
Islander Photo: Rick Catlin

unforeseen obstacles. If I had to do it again after what
we went through, I'd probably rethink that decision."


Indeed. The Suzors had to wade through a mass I
red tape, not just from the insurance company to rea<
a settlement, but with countless meetings with tl
city's planning and zoning board and city commission
over their site plan for the remodeled restaurant.
"We were closed for 20 months," said Jason, 13
which were spent in getting approvals to rebuild. TI
actual reconstruction only took seven months.
"It was one of the most frustrating times for us," 1
said, and there were times when he considering sellix
the property and just getting out.
Needing an income, Jason opened Moveable FeE
on Longboat Key, a prepared foods delivery servile
that has done quite well.
"But we're now back in business here and I'd li]
our regular customers from both the Island and mai
land to know we're here," he added.
In fact, many regular winter patrons were disa
pointed last year to find the Waterfront closed. "Hop
fully, they'll get the word this year that we've reopen
with a much nicer facility."
The Waterfront menu still features seafood, but t]
Suzors have added some new dishes. And they've bei
able to keep much of the original Waterfront staff ai
chefs.
"We're just happy to be open, even though it
been a bit slow. It should pick up this week and aga
in late January."
The Waterfront is located at 111 S. Bay Blv
across from the city pier in Anna Maria and is open f
lunch and dinner daily and on weekends for breakfa
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Year in review
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14

ity since the season will end when the quota is caught.
Hurricane relief: Bradenton Beach received
$9,243 insurance money for damage done by Hurricane
Charley, and hoped it was an indication of bigger
things to come $34,000 more for Frances damage on
Labor Day weekend and $2,685 for Jeanne a few
weeks later.
Blue Star: The World Wars I and II "Blue Star"
was revived on the Island and Manatee County for
families with someone in the military service during
the war in Iraq.
Pier coming back: The Bradenton Beach City
Commission agreed to a number of "fixes" to the city
pier so it could be reopened at least for fishing. It was
closed the previous month for damage from Hurricane
Frances.
For the birds: A "bird-a-thon" by members of the
Manatee County Audubon Society counted 58 species
on Anna Maria Island and Perico.
Big Affaire: Led by Ed Chiles and Trudy Moon,
the 2005 Affaire to Remember raised $726,000 to the
Anna Maria Island Community Center. Chiles chaired
the "cash call" for pledges to the capital campaign
fund, Moon chaired the Affaire itself.
Consolidation: Holmes Beach Mayor Carol
Whitmore suggested to the Coalition of Barrier Island
Elected Officials that at least a "straw poll" of Island-
ers should be conducted to determine if they wanted
consolidation of at least some functions of the three
Island cities' governments.
Protecting babies: Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission and Audubon Society members
cordoned off a football-field-size stretch of beach to
protect nests and chicks of rare least terns and black
skimmers, saying the north end of Anna Maria City is
one of the finest habitats left in the state for these birds
to rear their young.
St. Joe takes all: St. Joe Co., formerly Arvida,
added Perico Harbor Marina to its holdings, comple-
menting its land where it plans to build a 686-unit con-
dominium complex on Perico Island. The company
also asked the state for permission to dredge the marina
for deep-draft boats, build docks for more than 200
boats, and eliminate the dry-storage facility.
Center delayed: The Anna Maria Planning and
Zoning Board delayed until June a hearing on the Anna
Maria Island Community Center's plan to renovate and
expand the Center. Proper notification had not been
made of the April hearing.
Hyatt storm: A survey team for "Hyatt" stirred
speculation in Holmes Beach when it was seen check-
ing lots in the city, but the owner of the lots, Steve
Lardas, revealed with a laugh that it wasn't the hotel
involved, but a surveying company named Hyatt.
Senior of seniors: Ann Perkins Swann Goodrich
of Holmes Beach, believed the oldest native-born Flo-
ridian, died at the age of 109.
Water taxi? The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan
Planning Organization concluded after a study that
water taxi service was feasible for the area and sent the
suggestion to local governments for discussion, par-
ticularly about funding.

May
Solved?: After 80 years of trying to solve the park-
ing problem in the city, Anna Maria commissioners
finally agreed on a solution, agreeing to use Commis-
sioner Duke Miller's plan as a basis for a future ordi-
nance.
Beach, Beach, Beach: Beach Bistro owner Sean
Murphy and partners struck a deal to buy the Beach Inn
just across the parking lot from his award-winning res-
taurant.
Annexation requested: The Island Baptist Church
asked Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore if her city
could annex the church, part of which is within Anna
Maria. The church entrance is on Gulf Drive in Holmes
Beach, the mailing address is an Anna Maria postal
box.
State designation: Sixty-five years after it
grounded and sank off Bradenton Beach, the remains
of the vessel "Regina" were formally dedicated as a
Florida Archeological Reserve.
Peaceful surrender: A dramatic one-hour stand-
off in Bradenton Beach between police and a barri-

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tern and
other
shore-
bird
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Coming here, it is hoped
Water taxi service in the Manatee-Sarasota area was proposed, similar to that found in Fort Lauderdale, but
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Snooks
and kids
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Adams
annual Kids
Day drew
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: for food and
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, A house on
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Street in
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Maria
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in June,
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in damage.







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Year in review
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17
caded suspect who threatened to shoot police ended
peacefully when the man surrendered without a
struggle. The incident grew from a domestic dispute at
the Sandpiper Mobile Resort.
Pier opens to fishers: The Bradenton Beach pier,
closed for two months for safety concerns due to dam-
age from Hurricane Frances, reopened to fishers and
pedestrians.
Sad anniversary: The 25th anniversary was ob-
served of the collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
over Tampa Bay when a freighter smashed into a
bridge support.
All about kids: The 51st Snooks Adams Kids Day
was hosted by the Anna Maria Island Privateers at
Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, honoring Adams as the
first police officer on the Island and retired Holmes
Beach police chief who founded Kids Day.
Closing?: Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant in
Anna Maria was threatened with closure after 17 years,
with its lease not renewed by Galati Marine. But a deal
was worked out and the restaurant remained in busi-
ness.
No stormwater fee: Anna Maria city commission-
ers agreed not to implement a stormwater utility fee in
the 2005-2006 budget.
Condo conversion, again: The Anna Maria Island
Beach Resort in Holmes Beach was sold for $4 million
to two Tampa Bay businessmen who planned on con-
verting the units to condominiums.
Finally!: Twenty-six years after he first bought the
Sandbar restaurant and thought he had it, owner Ed
Chiles finally got it an alleyway vacation and land
swap that will let him build a rest-room facility that will
meet requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act.

June
Best of times: Anna Maria Island chalked up the
best tourist season since Sept. 11, 2001, "and we still
have some accommodations full," said the Island
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smiles to Holmes Beach city commissioners, Tidemark
developers offered to raise their annual lease payments
for the city-owned portion of the boat basin from $100
to $11,200, a boost of 1,110 percent.
Cleanup grant: The Florida Institute for Saltwa-
ter Heritage was cleared for a $47,000 grant from the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to clean up and rehabili-
tate its FISH Preserve in Cortez.
Costly blaze: A fire in Anna Maria did $200,000
worth of damage to a home on Sycamore Street, killed
several dogs and cats trapped upstairs, but did not cause
personal injuries.
Moratorium?: The Holmes Beach Planning Com-
mission recommended that the city's new comprehen-
sive plan eliminate short-term rentals in residential
single-family and medium-density zones, and commis-
sion chair Sue Normand suggested a moratorium on
such rental licenses until the comp plan was adopted.
Dock ban lifted: The U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers notified Manatee County that its moratorium on
construction of new docks in the county would be
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Fight over: The Florida Cabinet finally flinched in
the oil and gas fight off the state's west coast and po-
nied up $12.5 million to Coastal Petroleum Co. to buy
the rights to any oil under the waters of the Gulf from
St. George Island to Naples. It ends almost 60 years of
dispute, one of the longest staring matches in history.
Cleanup not: After cleaning up newly acquired
FISH Preserve lots with great effort, six Dumpsters
worth, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage was
outraged to find three truckloads of trash newly
dumped in the area.
Helping: Some 278 donors volunteered their blood
at three Island locations, bringing $23,499 to four Is-
land charities from an anonymous benefactor who had
offered $100 for every unit of blood given.
Saved: A 38-year-old tourist from Puerto Rico
nearly drowned while swimming off Egmont Key,
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pulled ashore and receiving CPR from bystanders.
Close call: A potential disaster was averted when
firefighters put out a blaze aboard a boat moored on the
long dock fronting the storage building at the Braden-
ton Beach Marina.
Another conversion: Siam Garden in Anna Maria
was being "privatized," the units to be sold to indi-
vidual investors while keeping the resort as a resort.
Real estate agent Barry Gould said privatization might
be the answer to saving small resorts from condo-
minium conversion.
Honored: Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete
Lannon was selected from among hundreds as officer
of the year by Florida Drug Abuse Resistance Educa-
tion. He works with Anna Maria Elementary School
staff and students as their community resources officer.
Closed: Commercial fishing for deepwater grou-
per in the Gulf of Mexico was shut down until the end
of the year when the National Maritime Fisheries Ser-
vice determined that the fishery limit of 1.02 million
pounds had been reached.
$1 million: The average listing price for all Island
single-family homes in June rose above the million-
dollar mark, and condominiums were not far behind.
Over another hurdle: The much-anticipated ex-
pansion plan for the Anna Maria Island Community
Center passed its first obstacle when the Anna Maria
Planning and Zoning Board approved an alleyway va-
cation and three variance applications for the Center.
New Pres: Birgit Sesterhenn was elected president
of the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club, first woman to
hold the post.
More beach a'comin': Renourishment of the
Anna Maria Island beach was to get under way, with
the northern section to be done first. Longboat Key,
meanwhile, began its own renourishment program.
Aack: Red tide continued to plague the Gulf of
Mexico, but was mainly north of Pinellas County and
south of the Island at New Pass in Sarasota, most of it
missing Anna Maria Island.

Next week: The rest of
the year in review.


Demonstration
Barbary Orear will demonstrate "Watercolor Paint-
ing" at Island Gallery West, 5368 GulfDrive, Holmes
Beach,from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Dec. 31.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through
Saturday. Details may be obtained at 778-6648.
Countywide 'photofest'
looks for photographic entries
The Arts Council of Manatee County is looking for
photographers and their works for the first annual
"photofest," scheduled Jan. 14 and 15.
It will be "riding the wake" of the Nautical Ex-
travaganza boat show those days in the Manatee Con-
vention and Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto,
said Glen Swope, council president.
The exhibition is aimed at "exposing fledgling and
progressing photographers to the process of exhibiting
and selling their work," he said. It will be from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Jan 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 15.
Judging will proceed both days, with cash prizes
for top photos and booths. Exhibitors' fee is $50 for
show space. Applications and full information may be
obtained by calling the council at 746-2223.


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'Seven Points of Perspective'
topic at guild's meeting
Ginny Eitman will present a program on "The
Seven Points of Perspective" for the Artists Guild of
Anna Maria Island when it meets Monday, Jan. 2.
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal
Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes-
Beach. Additional details may be obtained by calling
778-6694.

Gallery features Clark's artwork
Jacquie Clark will be the featured artist on exhibit
in the front window of the guild gallery of the Artists
Guild of Anna Maria Island from Saturday, Dec. 31,
through Jan. 20.
She has exhibited there and at other venues for 10
years and teaches watercolors in Manatee and Sarasota
counties. The gallery is at 5414 Marina Drive in the
Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. Hours are 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday. Further information is available at 778-6694.



Generosity pays
Fellow Kiwanians,from left, Russ Olson, Ralph Bassett
and Dick Herman, organized 30 days of bell-ringing for
the Salvation Army at the Island Publix Super Market
in Holmes Beach. With the help of island Rotary, Island
Women's Club and Key Royale Club members, Island
Kiwanis kept the bell ringing for 8 to 10 hours a day.
Thanks to Publix shoppers' generosity, almost $12,000
was collected for the Salvation Army. Islander Photo:
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Island churches and their members have been
working overtime to celebrate Christmas and ensure
the less fortunate are not forgotten.
While some may say there aren't a lot of needy
families on Anna Maria Island, Island churches all have
the spirit of Christmas and had programs to help the
not-so-fortunate, particularly among migrant workers
on the mainland.
At St. Bernard Catholic Church, a "Giving Tree"
program allowed parishioners to choose a migrant
family or family of a person in prison to sponsor.
Parishioners provided the children of those families
with clothes, shoes and toys, while ensuring the family
had plenty to eat on Christmas Day.
Members of Roser Memorial Community Church
gave donations of food, clothing and toys to Our Daily
Bread in Bradenton, ensuring a Merry Christmas for a
number of needy families.
Island Baptist Church is sponsoring a Food Basket
program for migrant workers that will run through the
Christmas season and into January. Members are urged
to bring food items to all services or drop off items at
the church offices.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has been collecting
food, clothing and toy donations for the needy.
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation has
been working with Sister Anne and Catholic Charities


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cates to needy migrant families.
But Christmas is not the only time the Island
churches look to help the less fortunate.


As one Island church official said, "All the Island
churches work all year to help the needy, not just at
Christmas time. That's just when we get the most pub-
licity."


Many thanks
Jo Davis, left, thanked guests attending the holiday
social of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com-
merce held recently at Harrington House Bed and
Breakfast, which she owns with husband Frank, right
front. Also present in the gazebo are Don Schroder,
Patti and Mark Davis and Mary Ann Brockman.
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lighted holiday village at Janice and Dick Oaks' Holmes Beach home, so she took them to look at the collection
and meet the collectors. The holiday village can be seen through a display window designed to fit the Oaks'
garage opening. Owning more than 100 pieces, the Oaks' display includes houses, shops, churches, skating
ponds and even Santa's North Pole, which all light up at night and stay on display until early January.
The public is welcome to stroll by and take a close look. The lights go on in the village nightly from 6
to 11 p.m. The Oaks' home is at 5607 Holmes Blvd. on the corner of 57th Street and Holmes Boulevard.
Islander Photo: Diana Bogan


Ho, ho, ho!
Off Stage Ladies celebrated the holidays with a
Christmas luncheon and skit at Freedom Village Dec.
14. The event included a delightful Christmas skit
featuring members Carol Cozan, Bob Ebel, Marilyn
Moroni, Robin Rhodes, Bobbie Berger, Marjorie Ebel
and Alice Doeden. Off Stage Ladies provide support
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2-B 0 DEC. 28, 2005 0 THE ISLANDER


Cold weather stories to read around the fireplace


With winter officially here and the temperatures
dropping into the 40s OK, 48 isn't all that chilly for
places like North Dakota, but it's pretty cold for Anna
Maria Island here are some cold-weather stories. One
is wacky, one is useful, and one is just plain weird.

He's gotta be nuts
According to the journal Nature, "British swimmer
Lewis Pugh this week broke two world records, for the
most southerly swim ever undertaken in the ocean, and
the longest-duration polar swim ever completed."
It seems that he swam a kilometer in the ocean off
the Antarctic Peninsula where, thanks to be water being
extra-salty, the temperatures get colder than freezing.
It took him a little more than 18 minutes probably
the longest 18 minutes in his life.
A couple days later it took him more than 30 min-
utes to swim a mile to set a record for the longest time
spent in frigid water. As one scientist who accompanied
him on the swim, in a boat, of course, put it, "I did not
believe it possible to swim for 30 and a half minutes in
2-3 degrees Celsius water in just Speedo trunks."
"Normal people" tend to freak out when they
get into cold water. We start to hyperventilate, which
believe it or not tends to constrict the lungs. Heart rate
goes through the roof, and the icy feeling is more akin
to a burning on extremities. Even Pugh the Superman
admitted he felt "screaming pain" as soon as he got in
the water.
His trick to survive? Practice, and going low and
slow, believe it or not.
"In the weeks leading up to his swim," according
to the Nature article, "Pugh took frequent cold show-
ers as well as training in icy water. Of course, prevent-
ing the body from shutting down is just half the battle
- Pugh and his support team also had to ensure that
his body temperature remained above 35 degrees Cel-
sius, which is generally regarded as the cut-off point
for hypothermia."
There is also something called "anticipatory ther-
mogenesis" that Pugh had going for him. "Just the sight
of icy water is enough to send his body temperature
ratcheting up to 38 degrees Celsius, giving him a head
start against the ravages to come," according to the
article. In short, his body heat jumped up just before he
jumped in the water, giving him a few more degrees of
heat to work with.
He also swam pretty hard, steadily, to maintain his
body's heat.
And although there's no mention of it in the article,
it would appear that he's kind of a bulky guy.
Women, believe it or not, are generally better
at long-distance swimming in cold water than men
because they've got a different fat-to-muscle ratio.
More fat over muscles means more heat retention and
less of a chill factor. In fact, the previous record holder
was Lynne Cox, who "has attributed her success in part
to her 36-percent body fat." Most women have a per-
centage in the 20s.

Keep the growing going
Our friend Jane Morse has offered a few more plant
tips to help us as we wind through the winter season.
She's a University of Florida/IFAS Manatee County
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months.
First, as she puts it, "Proper plant selection and
placement are the most important steps toward having
a healthy landscape. Cold-sensitive plants should be
placed in the warmest sites on your property, usually
a south-facing area protected by walls, fences or ever-
green plantings. Poorly drained sites result in weak,
shallow-rooted plants that are more likely to suffer
from cold damage. Best choice choose plants that
will easily tolerate the temperatures you are likely to
receive.
"Fertilize, if needed, at the right time. Plants in
south central Florida can be fertilized in February, May,
August and November. In the fall decrease the amount
of fertilizer to half the standard rate because plants
are not actively growing and use less water and plant
nutrients. Always use slow-release fertilizers because
they provide nutrients over a longer period of time
and decrease the likelihood of nitrogen getting into our
water supply.
"Plants in shady areas go dormant earlier and
remain dormant later in the spring. Tree canopies
also provide protection from 'radiation' freezes, which
occur on cold, clear, still nights because heat 'radiates'
from objects into the air. Mulches help to protect the
roots, and coverings such as cloth or plastic protect
more from frost than from extreme cold. Covers need
to be raised above the plant and go all the way to the
ground. Cardboard boxes large enough to cover the
entire plant work great."
Morse added that "Watering landscape plants
before a freeze can help protect plants, but avoid having
the soil saturated for a prolonged time." A little goes a
long way, in other words.
She and the rest of the gang at the extension service
offer really valuable resources to place next to your
shovel or watering can, and you can tap into them -
free with a phone call at 722-4524.

Extraordinary weather
forecasts from a tusk
Narwhals are one of the weirdest critters in the
seas. They're small, gray-colored whales that are found


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ivory tusk spouting from their foreheads that can grow
to 9 feet in length. The tusks grow in a counterclock-
wise spirals as the whale sees it and the tooth looks like
the world's largest corkscrew.
Ancient sailors thought the tusks were used for
battle, kind of like a sword. There were reports that nar-
whals used the tusk to ram sailing ships, and they were
even handed off as unicorn horns up through the 17th
century. There were also stories of the tusks being used
to punch through the ice so the whales could breathe.
Recent studies have revealed something truly
amazing about the tusks, though, that apparently has
shocked the scientific community. Like something from
a sci-fi story, the tusks appear to be alive.
According to a report in The New York Times, the
tusk "forms a sensory organ of exceptional size and
sensitivity, making the living appendage one of the
planet's most remarkable, and one that in some ways
outdoes its own mythology."
Apparently a bunch of researchers captured a nar-
whal and cranked up an electron microscope on it. They
found that instead of a tooth, albeit a very, very large
tooth, the tusk actually had more than 10 million nerve
endings that linked with the nerve than runs inside its
length.
"The scientists say the nerves can detect subtle
changes of temperature, pressure, particle gradients
and probably much more, giving the animal unique
insights," the Times said.
As one researcher put it, "This whale is intent on
understanding its environment. The tusk is not about
some guys duking it out with sticks and swords."
Another team of researchers captured a narwhal
and changed the water salinity near its tusk. Brain wave
activity was monitored and changes were noted. The
speculation was that the whales can detect changes in
the water and help provide data for when the ice may
solidify or help offer insights into where the cod and
other fish the whales eat may be going.
And get this: Narwhals often stick the tusks out of
the water as they're moving around in the Arctic. Think
weather probe, and you've got the same idea that the
scientists are working on.
There is speculation that "the long teeth might
sometimes serve as sophisticated weather stations, let-
ting the animals sense changes in temperature and baro-
metric pressure that could tell of the arrival of cold
fronts and the likelihood that open ice channels might
soon freeze up."
More studies, of course, are planned.

Sandscript factoid
Narwhal tusks have been found in history since
about 1000 A.D., when they were sold as unicorn
horns. That myth was debunked 600 years later, but the
tusks were still highly prized. Queen Elizabeth received
one in the 16th century that was valued then at 10,000
pounds about the cost of a castle.
Even Jules Verne ran across narwhals in his adven-
tures, writing in 1870 that the whale's tusk "could
pierce ships clean through as easily as a drill pierces a
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Sheepies No. 1 fish from local waters


By Capt. Mike Heistand
It's all sheepshead all the time for local anglers,
with cold weather and gusty winds keeping most fish-
ers close to the dock.
Trout season re-opens Jan. 1, so any catches are
being released. Ditto for snook. Redfish action is fair,
though, and there are a few pompano and black drum
reports in the past week.
Offshore fishing for grouper and snapper is good
on the days the wind dies enough to get out in the Gulf
of Mexico.
Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said
sheepshead are the No. 1 fish being caught now, but
the cold has slowed the action somewhat. Temperatures
should warm next week, though, and he said the fishing
should pick up accordingly.
Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of
Annie's said he took Bob Lamb from Brevard, N.C.,
out to a catch of sheepshead to 5 pounds on a cold,
windy, low-tide day just before Christmas. "We are
getting into a solid winter pattern now and most days
will produce good sheepshead action along with reds
around docks and structure," he said. "On warmer days
with good tides there will still be catch-and-release
snook action in canals and creeks. Trout open back
up on January 1 and hopefully there will be some big
winter trout migrating into the area as is usual in Janu-
ary and February."
Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catch-
ers Marina in Holmes Beach said with snook and
trout out of season right now, the best bets are redfish,
sheepshead and mangrove snapper.
Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez
Road said he's getting into lots of sheepshead in the
Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay, with a few redfish
also coming onto the boat.
Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said grou-
per fishing offshore has been stable and good, as well as
snapper catches. Inshore action is pretty much limited
to redfish and sheepshead, he added.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishing has
been slow due to the cold and winds, but there were still
a few sheepshead caught by the more hardy fishers.
At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include
sheepshead from the Anna Maria Island Bridge and a
few catch-and-release trout caught by wade fishers.
At Skyway Bait & Tackle, reports include sheeps-
head from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge area of Tampa
Bay and a few pompano.
On my boat Magic, we've been catching catch-and-
release snook, some redfish, sheepshead and one big
black drum.
Good luck and good fishing.
Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing
guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide a fishing
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The fifth annual Manatee River Run starting
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attract 300 or more runners, joggers and walk-
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Islander Neil Longhurst, president of the sponsor-
ing Bradenton Runners Club.
The five-mile course is flat, shell and asphalt,
within the park and closed to vehicular traffic.
Overall and age group awards will go to three
leading places in five-year age groups, plus door
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Proceeds are to go to the club scholarship fund,
which provided five $1,000 scholarships to local
high school students in 2005.
Further information may be obtained from
Longhurst at 778-1171 or online at
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Longhurst added that Islanders and visitors
may join the club runs Saturdays (except Dec. 31)
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Center's indoor
By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
And then there were four champions, that is.
The 12th annual Anna Maria Island Community Center
Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament came to a close on
Dec. 21 with champions being crowned in the U12 and
U14 boys divisions. U12 and U10 girls' winners were
decided on Dec. 19.
Once again there was no shortage of fast-paced,
end-to-end soccer action in the week-long tournament
and, once again, there are no all-Island champions to
celebrate. There were two championship teams that had
some Island flavor in Stephen Thomas for IMG United
and Joel Hart for the U12 Manatee Magic team. The
U12 Islanders, featuring players like Trevor Bystrom,
Jack Titsworth, Chandler Hardy, Paulo Fonseca, Kyle
Crum and others, were a strong team, but they found
themselves up against traveling teams from the Braden
River and Manatee Magic soccer club that participated
in the week-long tournament.

IMG United 9, Mash 2
IMG United swept through the U14 boys division,
outscoring their opponents by a 48-7 margin in four
games that were never even close. Mash a Braden
River team kept it close in the championship game
for a half, but they eventually succumbed to the more
talented team. IMG held only a 4-2 halftime lead, but
that quickly swelled to a 9-2 IMG victory when the
final whistle blew.
Tournament MVP Kevin Harvey scored a hat trick
to lead IMG, which also received three goals from
Taran Pennebacker and two goals from Islander Ste-


soccer tourney champs crowned
I- U10 Girls
-Iv Champion,
Braden
River Rage:
V-. Angelica
ARigo,
t IMonica
Clifford,
Gabriella
Areda,
Olivia
Ortiz,
Morgan
Salmon,
Megan
Carr,
Taylor
Shreve and
-Scarlett
Burghart.


phen Thomas in the victory.
IMG defeated the Bangers, the Yams and Mash
twice along the way to claim the championship
trophy.

Manatee Magic 4, Mustangs 1
The U12 Manatee Magic playing with no subs
- defeated the Mustangs 4-1 to win its division of the
Anna Maria Island Community Center's indoor soccer
tournament. Life-long Islander Joel "Rooney" Hart
(hey, England is an island, too,) was named tournament


MVP in a vote by his teammates after scoring all four
goals in a very competitive championship game.
The Magic defeated the Rage and the Patriots as
well as twice defeating the Mustangs to win the trophy.
The Mustangs advanced to the title game by defeat-
ing the Rage 6-0 after losing to the Magic 2-1 in the
winner's bracket finals.

Rage 14, Lemon Drops 0
The Braden River Rage stampeded over the Lemon
PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE


U12 Boys Champion, Manatee Magic: Conner McCullen, Matthew Jones, Austin
Fort, Hannah Howell, Joel Hart, Kobus Reed, Logan Paynter and Coach Marc
Jones.


U12 Girls Champion, Braden River Rage: Emma Biasetto, Alexander Cardenas,
Kaitlin Deglman, Amber Falkner, Deana Haller, Taylor Halligan, Kristen Hoff,
Haley Martin, Fiona Morley, Sarah Schields, Ashley Speaker and Sarah Wolfe.


KEY ROYALE CANAL HOME: Oppo:nunirv rn,:'. :nl L:w-l.I pri,: LOCATED IN PALMETTO'S HISTORIC DISTRICT. New carpet,
per sf canal home under $1 million on Anna Maria Island. Spa- paint and air conditioning. Updated kitchen. Wonderful fenced
cious home offers water views from just about every room. Over- yajn3 wi nil rui:' Iree Call Melissa Prosser, (941) 737-2632.
sized family room, eat-in-kitchen, dock, seawall, deep water, no
bridges to bay and Gulf. $850,000. Phil Paxton (941) 920-1363.
Virtual tour of this home and every other home for sale in Mana-


SUPREME LOCATION and quality craftsmanship combined for
a quality lifestyle and investment. Two land condos with 3-4BR/
3BA featuring: 2,300 plus sf smart-wired living space, security
system, three verandas, crown molding, granite countertops,
wood flooring, nine foot ceilings, SS appliances, glass block
shower, whirlpool tub, paver-brick drive, tropical landscaping and


lep t luriMv M d t31 rl rihnl um, i-ril; rib. rrn mi Room for a 19 $9g5 '1 1nn L-. Codr4h (94 1 )812-419


DEEP WATER ACCESS in a fully refurbished home with pool,
new seawall and large dock. Walk to beach or jump in the boat
out your back door priced to sell quick at $949,000. Call the
waterfront specialist Captain Jeff Braaten 941-792-3484.


SEASONAL RENTAL AT VILLAGE GREEN: 3bRF: A wilh c: ji e
pool located minutes from the beach near 75th and Manatee w'' s
Avenue West. One month minimum at $3,000 per month.
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MARTINQUE: 2BR/2BA; heated pool and activities. Second Heated pool and dock available weekly or monthly. Call
floor unit with screened lanai overlooking Gulf of Mexico and Judy Karkhoff, Property Management at 941-778-7777 or
sandy beaches., Open Jan and Apr at $3 300 per m)rnlh .866-266-99J1 tpl(free.
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Sports
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
Drops by a 14-0 score to win the U12 girls division
tournament title. Hailey Martin was voted tournament
MVP for overcoming an injury to participate in the
tournament. Martin scored one goal in the title game
to support Genna Biasetto, who scored seven goals in
the final game. Fiona Morley added three goals, while
Sarah Shields and Taylor Halligan each added two
goals to the final total. Goalie Ashley Speaker allowed
only two goals for the tournament while the dominant
Rage scored 38 goals in three games.

Rage 5, Mini Hurricanes 0
The Braden River Rage proved to be too strong
and powerful for the Mini Hurricanes in the U10 girls
championship game as the Rage rolled to a 5-0 vic-
tory on Dec. 19 to take home the championship trophy.
Olivia Ortiz led the Rage with two goals while Angelica
Rigo, Gabby Areda and Megan Carr each added one
goal.
The Rage defeated the Blue Dolphins once and the
Mini Hurricanes twice to win the title.
The Mini Hurricanes battled the Rage hard in two
games despite fielding a lineup of mostly U8 players
defeated the Blue Dolphins 3-2 behind two goals from
Hailey Smith and one goal from Jessica Shafer. Zoey
Clark was named tournament MVP for her outstanding
all-around play while teammates Hailey Coulter, Gil-
lian Cassidy and Heather Gaunt were lauded for their
aggressive play.

Key Royale Club news
Jean Tourt finished the Dec. 20 low-net women's
golf competition at the Key Royale Club with a four-
under 28 to finish three shots ahead of Eunice Warda
and five shots better than third-place finisher Margaret
Schuller.
Flight AA gross winner was Penny Williams with
a 41, while Joyce Brown shot a 45 to finish in second.
Dorothy McKinna and Schuller each shot 47 to tie for
first in Flight A, while Dolores Jorgensen's 52 was
one stroke better than Sally Keyes and Mary Miller
in Flight B. Eunice Warda's 49 earned her top honors

Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor
778-0455
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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.
Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667
piroska.planck@floridamoves.com
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An islran4 PInce i"-eay
Wishes you a bountiful year in 2006!


And-many thanks for your business and
friendship during 2005! .. -
411 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (941) 779-9320


in Flight C, three shots ahead of Markie Ksiazek,
while Jean Tourt captured first place in Flight D with
a 49, nine shots ahead of second-place finisher Teddy
Morgan.

Weekly horseshoe report
Art Kingstad, the one-man walking team, defeated
Debbie and Tom Rhodes to win the Dec. 17 horseshoe
competition. Three teams advanced out of pool play
with 3-0 records. Team Rhodes defeated Carole Watson
and George McKay in the first playoff game.
After the game, the horseshoe players celebrated




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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.
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14 Boys Cham-
pion, IMG
United: Ste-
phen Thomas,
Chris Kuritz,
Bryan Hop-
kins, Charlie
Dye, Alex
Wright, Kevin
Harvey, John
Voychik, Taran
Pennebacker
and Coach
Scott Lindsey.


the holidays at the home of Cathy and Harry Stoltzfus.
Bill Bartlett roasted everyone with a "Carnak the Mag-
nificent" performance in which he answered questions
before opening the sealed envelopes like the great
Johnny Carson used to do on his late-night TV show.
Bartlett teamed up with Norm Good on Dec. 21 to
capture the horseshoe competition by defeating Ron
Pepka and Art Kingstad in the finals.
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.


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MARTINIQUE NORTH-Direct Gulf and bay view 2BR/2BA
corner unit with garage/storage. Updated. $939,000.
HOLMES BEACH-Neptune's Gardens 2BR home. Over 1,000 sf.
Near beach. $499,000.
KEY ROYALE Canalfront/golf course view $795,000.
HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX Gulfview, 2BR/1BA each side or
4BR/2BA house. Great investment at $1,199,00.
ANNA MARIA DUPLEX, large lot, 2BR/1 BA; 1 BR/1 BA $720,000
VACATION, SEASONAL & ANNUAL RENTALS
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VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD & REEL
\#e' nil.t li" Quiet north end location on North Bay Blvd.
p Nestled between beautiful Bean Point and
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S. SStephanie Bell, Broker. (941) 920-5156.
MLS#515508

St !i. GREAT LOCATION. GREAT BEACH ACCESS!
itS i ^Anna Maria Village. Short stroll to the beach.
. .0.. Listed at $745,000. Call Frank Migliore
S .'-- .; 'Si.t 778-2307 or Stephanie Bell 920-5156.
2~sl MLS#513240.
Sm ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS!
ltr0t' ".1 The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3
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S. For specifics call Stephanie Bell, Broker
a. ."- 920-5156. MLS#514229.


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Island real estate sales
509 65th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,852 sfla / 2,360
sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1972 on
a 90x94 lot was sold 12/08/05, Mattick to Gaus for
$829,000; $849,000.
517 67th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,783 sfla / 2,873
sfur 3bed/2bath/2car canalfront home built in 1977 on
a 80x110 lot was sold 12/07/05, Vanwinkle to Absten
for $815,000; list $829,000.
6300 Marina Dr., Unit 3B, Island Walk, Holmes
Beach, a 1,875 sfla 3bed/2.5bath condo built in 2004
was sold 12/07/05, OM Island Properties LLC to
Whitaker for $723,435; list $679,900.
222 85th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,645 sfla / 2,290
sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1958 on a 90x100 lot was
sold 12/05/05, Kennedy to Rudacille for $570,000; list
$595,000.
6200 Flotilla Drive, Unit 294, Westbay Point &
Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 985 sfla / 1,377 sfur 2bed/
2bath condo built in 1979 was sold 12/07/05, Wingate
to Curtin for $549,000
2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 219, Club Bamboo
South, Bradenton Beach, a 430 sfur studio condo was
sold 12/06/05, S&S Beach Properties LLC to Hynds
for $495,000.
412 79th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,001 sfla / 1,439
sfur 2bed/1bath home built in 1960 on a 75x100 lot was
sold 12/07/05, Fisher to Gryboski for $465,000.
1303 Gulf Drive S., Unit 3, Gulf Reach, Bradenton
Beach, a 613 sfur lbed/lbath condo built in 1971 was
sold 12/08/05, Pennetti to Koenigs for $378,000; list
$379,999


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2004for $279,000 and this month for $378,000, amounting to a 35 percent increase. The cost per square foot
is $616. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson


Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty
of Holmes Beach, can be reached at (941) 778-7244.


Current Island real estate transactions may also be
viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2005.


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This stunning 3BR/3BA Island home offers lovely bamboo floors, granite
countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, handsome millwork on the
interior banisters, and several breezy sun decks with stunning views of the
sparkling Gulf of Mexico! There is a paneled elevator, brick paved driveway,
ceramic tile entry foyer, beautifully textured volume ceilings with recessed
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By Rick Catlin


Bizzy Bees wants

kids to get a head

start on learning
Youngsters who attend the Bizzy
Bees daycare and preschool at 5382
Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach this Janu-
ary could have a jump on learning by the
time they reach kindergarten.
Sheila Riches of Bizzy Bees plans
to introduce the VPK (voluntary pre-kin-
dergarten) program to her students ages
4 and up who will be attending kinder-
garten next school year.
The accredited program is designed
to teach children how to learn at that
young age and what learning looks like,
said Sheila.
The program introduces the chil-
dren to the educational disciplines of
language and literacy, math, world cul-
ture, physical health and science, and
also teaches social skills.
"It teaches them how to learn at a
preschool age so that when they get to
kindergarten, they won't be behind other
students who have been exposed to simi-
lar programs. It's very effective," said
Sheila, who is a licensed Florida Charter
Development Associate.


Research has shown that by the time
youngsters enter kindergarten, those
who were not exposed to the VPK or
similar programs are already behind
those students who had such training.
"We also teach the children social
skills they will need in kindergarten in
the program. Our goal is to ensure our
students are ready for all phases of kin-
dergarten," she said. Parents have the
option of enrolling their child in the
VPK program or in the traditional day-
care plan offered by Bizzy Bees.
While the VPK program is only for
those Bizzy Bees students who will be
attending kindergarten next year, the


school accommodates youngsters from
six weeks of age to 5.
Bizzy Bees is open from 7 a.m. to
6 p.m. weekdays and provides all meals
and snacks to its students.
For more information on the VPK
program and Bizzy Bees, call Sheila at
778-2967.


Key expansion
Key Cleaners and Linen Service
on Longboat Key has expanded its oper-
ations to include Anna Maria Island.
The company provides linen and
cleaning services for hotels, accommo-
dations, condominiums and beach cot-


Busy as bees
Sheila Riches, left, and Anne
S Vogler with a class of students
at the Bizzy Bees preschool in
Holmes Beach. Islander Photo:
Rick Catlin















tages. Pickup and delivery service is
provided at no charge.
Located at 5390 Gulf of Mexico
Drive on Longboat Key, the company
has been in business for 18 years.
For more information, call
383-1222.

Got a new business going up in
Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Long-
boat Key? How about a new product
or service, an anniversary, a new hire,
or an award-winning staff member?
Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your
news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at
news@ islander.org.


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


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lot. Least expensive on the Island. Build
your home just steps from the beach. Look
for sign. $415,000. Ken Rickett, 778-4800.


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IDEAL LOCATION Elevated and ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Direct
updated duplex. 2BR/2BA each side, short Gulffront, great value. 2BR/2BA turnkey fur-
strpll to the beach. Tons of storage and nished.Poolfront, elevator, nicelyfurnished.
charming outdoor living space, $6,19,pqQ: Pri'tirne'Gulff rrit c6rhlex.,$989;0'00,'Lyiri
Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. ', ,",',','dosfeflir; 78-480''


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


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

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

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VIEW OF SPRING LAKE-Elevated 2BR HERITAGE HARBOUR. Buy one of Heritage
single family villa w/enclosed garage & Harbours veryfewfree-standing villas. Over-
workshop below. Quiet Holmes Beach loca- looks a lake from its cul-de-sac location. Brand
tion w/several tropical fruit trees & only 2 new w/ile through out except for bedrooms.
blocks to the beach. $379,000. Kimberly Golf course community. $379,900. Victoria
Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 515444 Horstmann, 748-6300 or518-1278. 518582


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NORTH PALMETTO. Impressive custom ANNA MARIA ISLAND. Magnificentviews of
home nestled under Oak trees on almost the bayand skyway bridge.Totally renovated
2.5 acres. Enjoy view of pond & trees from top to bottom. 2BR's and a loft w/an
from caged pool area. $649,000.748-6300, office. A beautiful big open deckto watch the
Ruth Lawler 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler dolphins play. $1,950,000. Debbie Capobi-
568-8257. 517563 anco 748-6300 or 704-2394.518330
CONVENIENT WEST SIDE LOCATION. 3BR, 2 large master suites. No deed restric-
tions, room for pool. Separate office in garage and large workshop. $269,500. Jody
Shinn 748-6300 or 705-5704. 518480.
RIVER BREEZE. Desirable River District home on charming street. Fenced back
yard, room for a pool. Updated kitchen w/stainless appliances & wood cabinets.
Family room with built-ins looks out to large screened lanai. $349,900. Cindy Pierro
748-6300 or 920-6818. 518574.
RIO VISTA. Wonderfully open vintage home w/hardwood floors & plaster walls.
Almost 1/4 acre corner lot, lushly landscaped. Wood burning fireplace. $525,000.
748-6300 Ruth Lawler 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler 586-8257. 517234
RIVERFRONT. Spectacular river views from this charming riverfront home w/boat
dock & direct access to gulf waters. Vaulted wood ceiling, fireplace, crown moldings
& gracious master suite w/sitting room. $1,450,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or
685-6767. 517482
VILLAGE GREEN. Gorgeous 2BR, 2 car garage villa with over 2100 SF Pristine condi-
tion and a great location on a quiet cul-de-sac in Village Green. $310,000. Kathy
Valente 748-6300 or 685-6767. 518580.
RARELY AVAILABLE 2 BR condo w/exceptional Bay & Gulf views and boat dock
on Bay. Less than 1 mile to Longboat Key. $849,900. Kathy Marcinko 748-6300 or
713-1100 or Sandy Drapala 725-0781. 512981
YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS VIEW! Enjoy unparalleled sunsets from this recently remod-
eled TKF 2BR condo overlooking the Gulf. End unit. Tommy Bahama style furnish-
ings, solid countertops, 18" ceramic tile, and.new. A/C. $1,095,000, Jody.Shinn,
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who made this a successful year.
Personalized sales and rental services
remain our specialty. We look forward to
year 2006 and may you have a

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


SINCE 1957
"We ARE the Island!"
Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker
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Business only $139,000.

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SALE AFTER XMAS: NIki's Gifts, Jewelry and
Antiques. Storewide, all Xmas decorations 50 per-
cent off. All Sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off,
porcelain dolls 40-60 percent off, wicker furni-
ture 40 percent off. Select art, gifts, antiques
and jewelry 40-70 percent off. Open seven days
9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive,
Holmes Beach.
DINING SET: Light-colored rattan, 41-inch glasstop.
Four chairs with brocade fabric seats. Like brand
new. $250. (941) 778-3668.
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.
AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and
purchase 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 Con-
dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies avail-
able at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. (941) 778-7978.


ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30am-2pm Tues-
days, Thursdays. 9-noon Saturdays. Sales racks,
children's clothing. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941)
779-2733.


LOST CAT: She comes to the name "Dunkie" and
has a big black-and-white swirl on her side. I miss
her. Please call Carmel if you see her. Cell (941)
518-0239 or home (941) 803-0635.



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PANORAMIC GULF AND BAY VIEWS: Truly the penthouse view! Sixth
floor end unit with views from every window. Magnificently upgraded
(over $300,000). Even the Cadillac included! Heated pool, clubhouse,
tennis. $984,900.
NORTH LONGBOAT KEY GULFFRONT: One of the best direct Gulf
views at Longbeach Condos. Beautifully turnkey-furnished with inside
laundry. Tennis and heated pool. $819,000.
VILLA SOFIA: 3BR/3BA Villa built in 2003 in the exclusive 5th Avenue
Holmes Beach neighborhood. Steps to the beach with a private pool
and roof top deck. Plus approximately $80,000/year in rental income.
$1,400,000.
NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: Gulf views from this beautiful 3BR/2BA
townhome at North Beach Village. Maintenance fee $100/month.
Covers lawn, cable TV, pest control and pool. Closest to beach and
you own your lot! $650,000.
THIS IS THE LIFE! Turnkey-furnished 2BR, with Gulf views from the
porch. Updated and four month rental in place. Heated pool, fishing
pier, beach, clubhouse. $349,900.
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FOUND: available for adoption to a good home,
a sweet orange and white long-hair female cat.
Spayed, shots, no dogs. 795-7421.
LOST BRACELET: while attending the Community
Center Christmas party or after at Hurricane Hanks.
Sentimental. Reward. Call (941) 773-8595.


KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through
adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit
www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com.

REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Res-
taurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal,
Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa,
(813) 890-1904.
BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a per-
sonalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly
Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up
form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for
more information.
FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking.
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper
office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be
sorry, be safe.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard-
ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the
court to represent and advocate for the best inter-
est 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.
BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early
online at www.islander.org.


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or Alslt waisanudreaLecom todayl
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FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to
foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough
for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie,
(941) 720-1411.
ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes.
All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened.
Please, call (941) 922-0774.
KITTEN TIME: Home-fostered kittens available from
the humane society. Variety of colors. Have been
tested. Shots, spayed, microchipped. Only $35 to
good homes. (941) 365-1687.


1987 VOLKSWAGON Cabriolet convertible, auto-
matic, 125,000 miles, new transmission, red with
white interior, great running Island car, $1750. Call
(941) 778-6207.

1992 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE: White, boat
hitch, excellent condition. $1,550. (941) 727-5492.
1990 MAZDA R-X7 convertible: $4,000 or best offer.
Telephone (941) 778-6985.


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.
1989 GRADY-WHITE 23-foot Gulfstream. No
engines or bracket hull and hardtop only. New 150
hp.Yamaha. Make offer. (941) 713-5900.


LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on
the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater
fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided.
(941) 723-1107.
SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.






AMY GORDAN
S :.- REALTOR
Dedicated to service
Expertise in renovation
and rehabilitation
properties.
Island, waterfront and
S area lifestyle specialist.
--The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate
Contact Amy for all of your
REAL ESTATE needs!

941-779-1811

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NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady
with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and
overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953.
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, commis-
sions, training. Previous outside sales helpful,
but not necessary. If you possess 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.
NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten
pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restau-
rant, 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.
Wednesday-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, dish-
washer -- 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, reshelving,
and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann
Adams, (941) 779-1208.
SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.



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CHARTING NEW LEVELS OF SERVICE
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Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com


SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and
intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10
per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended.
Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944.
BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with
kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496.
BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First aid-
certified, 13-year old, eighth-grade female, great with
kids and animals. Call Kendall, (941) 779-9783.
NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941)
761-1569. Red Cross certified.
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
certified. 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. Sun-
shine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941)
778-5476.
COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com-
puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and
private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941)
545-7508.
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ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results,
wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable,
reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941)
778-0944.

CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist.
Experienced certified technician for communica-
tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks,
upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train-
ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620.

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

PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com-
puter solutions for business and home. Instal-
lation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web ser-
vices, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, net-
work 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 clean-
ing and decorating island references available. For
unbeatable service, call 798-9484.

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


Prudential FEATURED LISTING
Palms Realty




Perico Bay Club Updated villa,
water views, 2BR/2BA, gated
Call Michelle Musto community,tastefullyfurnished.
Fine Hoes Specialist Onlytwo miles towhite-sandy
941-809-3714
www.michellemusto.com beaches! $485,000.


HOLMES
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DUPLEX
S" 5613 Guava St.,
Holmes Beach.
2BR/2BA and
2BR/2BA.
;;I, .. Walk to beach,
new appliances and new air handlers in both units.
Secluded location, close to downtown, great land-
scaping. $650,000. Principals only. (941) 794-9940.
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This elevated home features 3BR/2BA and is just steps to the beach
on the north end of Anna Maria. Vaulted ceilings, tile floor and
open floor plan. Glass doors to a large wooden deck. Turnkey fur-
nished and rented for upcoming season. Just listed at $749,000.


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Maureen Dahms 778-0542
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$598,000. Call Greg at 720-0932 for all the details.


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NORTH BEACH
VILLAGE
Immaculate 2BR/2BA
open and airy North
Beach Village condo
Largest floor plan at ',.
over 1,500 si under air :: '
and over 2,000 under
roof! Great location,
heated pool, two-car
garage, hurricane shul-
,ters and a.grealtpotential
'forrentals. $675,000


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Renovated ground Iloor
'' end unit with great views
of El Conquislador golf
course! Turkey fumished,
ready lor you to move in
Shows beautifully! Close to
beaches & IMG Academy.
Private open courtyard, and
lanai, walk to Ile pool &
spa. Florida living at iI's
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MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service.
Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con-
struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941)
778-4561.

HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy
Inc. Retired banker, Island resident converting life-
long hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for
free estimates.
NEED A HAND? Call us today, we can help. Car-
pentry, doors, windows, drywall, painting, cab-
inets, general clean up. We're handy! Lowell,
Randy Young. (941) 720-1644 or (941)
720-3169.
MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet.
Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941)
792-0160.
BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refriger-
ation. Commercial and residential service, repair
and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and
the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest
and personalized service, call William Eller, (941)
795-7411. CAC184228.
ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre-
ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding!
www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.
NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage
in the comfort of your home. Call today for an
appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.
TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.


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


ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair.
If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates.
Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or
962-6238.
JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul-
ing, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call
(941) 807-1015.
CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn
and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new
accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335
or 284-1568.
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
landscaping. (941) 812-7273.


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

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

KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch,
clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and
more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941)
448-3857.

NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and
installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen-
tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941)
729-9381.


STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-
ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work.
Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941)
727-5066.


VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/
exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer-
ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100.
JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel-
ing 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 estimates, no overtime
charges. Now certifying back flow at water
meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or
778-4461.

TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup-
plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt,
reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941)
726-3077.


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

CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All
phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured.
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TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and
installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many
references. Free estimates, prompt service.
Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or
726-1802.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-
man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres-
sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170
or 447-2198.
WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more.
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RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal.
Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or
(800) 749-6665.


SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR
(two master suites)/3BA, house on canal.
Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock,
cable TV, washer/dryer, garage, designer fur-
nished with tropical yard setting. One of
the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly
or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail:
gamiller@tampabay.rr.com.
GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA,
1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi,
walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly,
monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail
captko462@aol.com.
SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus com-
munity, fully equipped 1BR/1BA beachhouse with
greatroom and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the
beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash,
except phone. Rent weekly to annually. No pets.
(317) 873-3307.
WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa,
1BR/1BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR,
$800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR,
$1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club,
2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim
Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246.
www.wagnerrealty.com.
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, Flor-
ida. 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.


BAYVIEW TERRACE, Bradenton Beach:
2BR/1BA condo, second floor, completely fur-
nished. 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.
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 overlooking the Gulf. From $1,750/week
with discounted monthly rate. Call Dave at (941)
720-0089.
ANNUAL RENTAL: Hidden Lakes, 3BR/2BA, second
floor, all brand new, garage, pool, small dog
OK. $1,400/month. Sun Coast 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. $950week, $3,200/month. (941)
778-0905.

SEASONAL RENTAL: Available December, Jan-
uary, 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.
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.
ULTRA LUXURY HOLMES Beach Home: "View
Gulf from every room", 3BR/3.5 BA, three-
story, elevator, heated pool and spa, ss out-
door, smoker/grill, lush landscaping, 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.
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.


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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. Nonsmokers please. $2800/mo. Call
Jonathan Wright with Surfside Realty, (941)
798-9191.

SEASONAL, VACATION, Gulf beach apart-
ments. Choice of one, two or three bed-
rooms. 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.

SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus.
1BR/1BA, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA,
$1,400/month. Nonsmoking, clubhouse, laun-
dry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492.
otuohy@ prodigy.net.

SEASONAL RENTALS: Burgundy 1BR/1BA, 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

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.

ANNUAL/SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach,
newer 2BR/2BA, elevated, enclosed garage, two
blocks to beach. Call (941) 713- 2150.

ANNUAL RENTAL: Hidden Lakes, 3BR/2BA, second
floor, all brand new, garage, pool, small dog
OK. $1,400/month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941)
779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com.

CANCELLATION GULFFRONT rental: $300/week
or $1,200/month through January. (941) 778-3805.
Bradenton Beach.
MARTINIQUE NORTH: 2BR/2BA. Awesome Gulf
and bay views. Heated pool, tennis. Available Janu-
ary, February, April and May. (941) 761-4153.

55-PLUS MOBILE HOME resort: Steps to Gulf or
bay, 1BR/1BA, turnkey, available January through
April. Nonsmoking, no pets. $1,250/month. (941)
778-5152.


JANUARY RENTAL SPECIAL: One and two bed-
room units at Westbay Cove. Ideal island loca-
tion. From $2,500/month. Other months also
available. Call Sharon, (941) 713-9096 or (941)
713-9094. Old Florida Realty. Licensed Real
Estate Broker.

PERICO BAY CLUB: 3BR/2BR condo. gorgeous,
spacious, newly furnished. Tennis, pools, trails. Two
miles to beach. No smokers. $2,800/month. (724)
941-2585.

BEACH STEPS AWAY: Large 1BR/2BA, fully
furnished, washer and dryer. $595/week or
$1,995/month. Pets OK.
www.gulfdriveapartments.com. (941) 778-1098.
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.
PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH shared dock, Old Flor-
ida-style 2BR/1BA, screened porch, deck, fenced
yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Week, month,
season. (941) 485-1874.

SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus.
1BR/1BA, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA,
$1,400/month. Nonsmoking, clubhouse; laun-
dry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492 or (941)
778-3051.

8799 CORTEZ ROAD: 600 sf office, $500/month.
900 sf office, garage, storage, two 10-foot over-
head doors, $750/month. 8803 Cortez Road, 1,200
sf, former real estate broker. Available February
1.1-800-952-1206.
BRADENTON UNFURNISHED CONDO: 3BR/2BA,
garage. Free water and cable, minutes to beaches,
annual, $1500/month. First, last and deposit. (941)
761-0807

NORTH END OF ANNA MARIA: Winter and
spring dates available. Two blocks north; sun-
rise, fishing and dining at the Rod & Reel
Pier. Two blocks west; sunset, beaching and
swimming at Bean Point. One-story home, two
bedrooms, renovated kitchen and bath. Large
screened-in porch, landscaped, fenced-in back-
yard with patio and heated pool. Pet friendly!
(941) 779-0402.

2BR/1.5BA, tile throughout, two blocks to beach.
$950/month plus utilities and waste pickup.
No pets. (941) 778-7912. Call for applications.
Holmes Beach.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/3BA single-family home
completely remodeled with fireplace, one-car
garage. Close to college. $1,350/month. Call Island
Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.
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ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/1BA duplex across from
Community Center. $1,000/month, unfurnished. Call
Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.
2BR/1.5BA, BEAUTIFUL DECK, many coconut
palms, steps to the beach. $1,890/month. Avail-
able immediately and until end of March. (941)
448-0995.

GULFFRONT CONDO, GROUND level. Breath-
taking sunsets. Furnished 2BR/1BA. Walk to res-
taurants, shops, grocery, trolley. Winter/spring
dates available. $2,000/month/ $600/week. (813)
264-0639 or (352) 592-5870.


PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden
Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to
beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941)
761-0444.
NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, one-car
garage. Unit 24, Holmes Boulevard. $525,000.
Excalibur Realty Inc. (941) 792-5566.
BEAUTIFUL, NEW, RENOVATED 3BR/2BA Span-
ish-style home. Two-minute walk to beach. Fully fur-
nished, rental ready. Quiet Holmes Beach private
setting on cul-de-sac. Custom details, tile, granite.
New cabinets, windows, doors, A/C, ductwork, stain-
less appliances. Paver drive/patios. (941) 778-4560.
$699,000

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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, beauti-
ful, designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage,
pool. $549,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828.
PERICO ISLAND: 1,170-sf, lovely 2BR2BA condo.
Great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Rented until
8/06. $345,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828.
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.
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.
BRADENTON BEACH: 2BR/2BA condo, end unit, pool.
Across from beach. Anna Maria Island. (989) 450-6042.

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garage. Huge lot with room for pool.
MLS# 513452. $925,000.
Call Lisa Helmer at (941) 720-4704

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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, separate 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 appli-
ances, 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 hard-
wood 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
breathtaking 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.

BAYVIEW TERRACE CONDO: 1BR/1BA furnished.
Steps to beach, heated pool on bay, no age restric-
tion. Price reduced to $349,900. (941) 778-9331.


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HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA, 85-by-90-
foot lot. 7,971 sf, 500 steps to beach. 206 73rd St.
$749,000. Call Bobby, (941) 744-9606.
OCEANFRONT LUXURY CONDO: 2BR/2BA turn-
key, completely updated with power exterior hurri-
cane shutters, 55-plus community, designer interior.
Closing costs paid. 5400 Gulf Drive, No.36, Holmes
Beach. $985,000. Call (941) 744-6906.
GULFFRONT MARTINIQUE NORTH: 5300 Gulf
Drive, No.105, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA. Undergo-
ing complete renovation. Call now to customize.
Motivated seller. $1,100,000. Closing costs paid.
(941) 744-6906.
DUPLEX ON DOUBLE LOT: 2BR/1BA and
1BR/1BA. 303 74th St., Holmes Beach. Approved
for two additional land condos. Positive cash flow.
Closing costs paid. $799,000. Call (941) 744-6906.
ANNA MARIA LOT: 75-by-116 on sailboat canal.
$725,000. For details, photos, survey and optional
house plans visit http://mysite.verizon.net/talbotl/
Sheryl: 610-247-9496.
MARIA ISLAND CLUB: 2BR/2BA condo. Fully fur-
nished and equipped. Best-kept condo complex on the
Island. Beautiful beach, pool, hot tub, sauna and sun-
sets. No more left on the Island like this! $1,300,000.
(317) 873-3307 for instructions on virtual tour.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: Direct beach front condos.
2BR/2BA $985,000 and 3BR/2BA. $1,100,000. Bro-
kers protected. (941) 779-1013.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: Duplex, lot large enough
for land condo. $799,000. Brokers protected. Call
(941) 779-1013.
ISLAND BEACH COTTAGE: For sale by owner.
2BR/1BA, large one-car garage concrete block
home. Fenced 50x100 foot lot located a block from
beach and bay. Call (941) 795-8979. $525,000.


WATERFRONT PROPERTY: 4BR/2BA, two-car
garage, deep-water canalfront home. Private dock,
12,000 lb. lift, no bridges to bay. Heated pool and
spa, new kitchen. $755,000. Call Vicki Gilbert, (941)
713-0195. Wedebrock Real Estate, Holmes Beach.

WOW! DROP-DEAD gorgeous, full bay views. New
tile, carpeting, turnkey-furnished. Spotless. Westbay
Point and Moorings. $585,000. Call Cindy Grazer,
(941) 504-6176 or Dick Maher, (941) 448-0758. A
Paradise Realty, (941) 778-4800.

LOCATION! LOCATION! Looking to move off the
Island? Well cared-for 2BR/2BA, approximately
1,400 sf. two-car garage. $3,000 credit with accep-
tance of offer. Reduced to $279,000. Call Cindy
Grazer, A Paradise Realty, (941) 504-6176.
SUNNY SHORES, minutes to beaches! 3BR/1BA
with garage. Two miles to Coquina Beach. Fur-
nished. Perfect winter retreat or seasonal rental. Just
reduced! $149,900. Chard Winheim, Horizon Realty.
(941) 713-6743.


MICHIGAN LAKEFRONT LOTS: Large, wooded,
lakefront 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.
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.
MURPHY N.C.: Cool summers, mild winters, afford-
able homes and mountain cabins. Call for free bro-
chure (877) 837-2288. Exit Realty Mountain View
Properties www.Exitmurphy.Com.
SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.


BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see beau-
tiful and colorful fall foliage! Western North Caro-
lina mountains homes, cabins, acreage and invest-
ments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real
Estate, Murphy www.cherokeemountainrealty.com.
Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868.
TENNESSEE WATERFRONT 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.
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 information available! (828) 256-1004.
COASTAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA Large wooded
water access, marsh view, lake front, and golf-oriented
homesites from the mid-$70's Live oaks, pool, tennis,
golf. (877) 266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com.
EAST ALABAMA MOUNTAIN property for sale One
hour west of Atlanta in Piedmont, Ala. Beautiful view.
48 acres, $144,000. $14,400 down. $1,087/month,
owner financed. Call Glenn (850) 545-4928.
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.
TENNESSEE ACREAGE FOR SALE near Chatta-
nooga. Beautiful new lakeside community. One-five
acre homesites from the $40s. Limited number of pri-
vate boat slips. Call for appointment. (866) 292-5769.





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turned into condcominiumrs Wholesale prices
lor Ihe investor. Karen Day 19411 778-2246.
#517727.$1 050,000.


FABULOUS GULF VIEWS Prime.end tur-
nished unit offering spacious floor plan with
ear-in kitchen. breakfast bar, waik-in closets.
fireplace and two balconies. Dave Moynihan.
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Furnished 2BR/2BA top-floor end unit wilh
additional windows. Covered parking and
great walking beach. Weekly rental OK.
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$989,500


BREATHTAKING VIEWS Updated 2BR/28A
condo, view sunsets and nesting birds over
the lagoon. Private dock for your boal
Located minutes from the Gull Joe Corbo.
(941) 778-2246. #513320. $434.000.


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CORAL SHORES Lovely 3BR/2BA home
on deep salrwater canal. 1390 sf +/-, new
pool. dock, covered boal lit and many more
extras' Anne Miller. k941) 778-2246. #515655.
$850.000.





RUNAWAY BAY 2BRi2BA CONDO-Great
for a rental until. Overlooking the lake, steps
to tne pool, path to deeded beach'access.
Ground-level unil Laurie Delialorre. t941)'
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