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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map, page 10. Anna Maria Thie -IS Umom I s la n d eBasketball shots, page 4-B. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 10 Jan. 11,2006 FREE Holiday week flat for some, but outlook strong By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It was the season to be not so jolly for a number of Island retail store and accommodation owners from Christmas through New Year's. Some retail stores reported holiday sales were well below previous years and Island accommodation owners said Christmas week occupancy while gen- erally good failed to meet last year's levels. Restau- rant owners, however, reported that people were still eating out for Christmas. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce execu- An evening fire in Bradenton Beach Dec. 22 has been classed by firefighters as arson. West Manatee Fire & Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Kurt Lathrop said the blaze was a "set, intentional fire and is under investigation." The fire was in a duplex at 100 Seventh St. S. Lathrop said damage estimates were placed at $10,000, but smoke damage could cause the final total to be much higher. tive director Mary Ann Brockman said she's been get- ting mixed signals from retail store members. "Some stores did very well, while others reported that sales were off. Overall, the Christmas week did not seem as strong as previous years," Brockman said. Signa Bouziane of Mr. Roberts Resort Wear in the S&S Shopping Plaza in Holmes Beach, one of the Island's oldest retail clothing establishments, said Christmas week was "very slow. We were ready for the shoppers but they didn't come. Business was well off from past years and I don't know why." Shoppers appear to be buying more online or Terrier trail Leandra Lirle and husband Steve Weinberg of New Jersey nilk tdhir six Norwich terriers along South Drive in Anna Maria while visiting city resident David McGough. Thel are in 4e area for t1 ral dog shows, the Sara-Ba Kennel Club and Manatee Kennel'Club shows in Sarasota and the \ivcikindl KC/Eukanuba show in Tampa. They will be showing Little by Littlefield, third from the left. Islander Photo: Courtesy David McGough Hold that bridge, at least for a few months Islanders and Longboat Key residents expecting that the U.S. Coast Guard this month would change the bridge opening times for the two bridges con- necting Anna Maria Island to the mainland from every 20 minutes to half-hour openings have got a "longer wait".coming. Manatee-Sarasota Metropolitan Planning Orga- nization Director Mike Howe said he was informed by the Coast Guard last week that because of some opposition to the proposal from area boaters, the. USCG has determined that a public hearing on the issue 'is warranted. Because of the lengthy advertising process, said Howe, the earliest meeting isn't likely until March. -After that, he said, "government is slow and we will have to wait until all the right steps are taken. We may not see any implementation until April, May or June." In other words, said Howe, the bridges will open every 20 minutes on demand for yet: another tourist season. No. one was present in the rental duplex when the fire started, and no one was hurt. The fire began in a downstairs unit and the upstairs apartment sustained smoke damage. Lathrop.said the duplex owner is Ryan Snyder. Lathrop added that the fire did not appear to be related to five other suspicious fires that were set on Thanksgiving morning in Bradenton Beach and Cortez. . giving gift cards, she said, and Islanders and winter visitors were heading inland to the large discount stores for the Christmas deals. If Islanders are going "off- Island" for retail shopping, that could spell bad news for the Island's retail stores. "It's a concern when you sit here stocked with a store full of clothes for Christmas sales and people don't show up," Bouziane observed. But there is some good news on the horizon. "Strangely, sales for early January have picked PLEASE SEE HOLIDAY, PAGE 3 Woman charged with roommate's murder On woman was found dead and another charged with murder in Cortez Jan. 2. Mimi Pace, 42, of 3707 115th St. Ct. W., was found by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on the floor . of a mobile home she was moving into \\ith her boy- friend, Scott Conklin. Tammy Lynn George, 44, had allowed the pair to move in with her in the Sunny Shores residence. According to deputies, the two women had an argument that morning, and Gteore George stabbed Pace, who was declared dead at the scene b% paramedics. George was arrested and charged with murder. Neighbors told deputies that the\ believed George and Pace had both been involved in drue-related acti\ i- ties. Conklin said George admitted to killing Pace. and neighbors outside the mobile home concurred as to hearing her confession. She is being held \\ thout bond atthe Manatee County Jail. Pace had had numerous charges filed against her for drug and domestic violations in the past few years, and %\ as arrested forhaving drugs and paraphernalia by Florida Highway Patrol troopers Nov. 11, 2005.-- George had been:arrested Dec. 23, 2005, on domestic violence charges against her boyfriend. Pace's death was the first in Manatee County in 2006. Privateers Thieves Market'due at Coquina Beach The Anna Maria Island Privateers will have "a bit of everything" for sale at its "Thie\ es Market" from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 14 at Coquina Beach, said a spokesperson. The event will be near the small pavilion, and will benefit the civic organization's scholarship program. Last year some $12,000 in scholarships was distributed among students. Largest is the annual Whitey Horton scholar- ship for $3,000. The others range from $500 to $1,000. To sell items or participate in the market, contact Michelle Delibert at (727) 827-5444, or e-mail her at michelle.delibert@verizon.net, or call Connie Brannon, (941) 778-1512. Fire intentionally set in Bradenton Beach 2-A M JAN. 11, 2006 M THE ISLANDER DOT plans to pay for Key Royale Bridge in two years By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Holmes Beach residents and city officials can breathe a little easier about getting paid back for con- struction of the Key Royale Bridge, slated to begin within the next few months. The Florida Department of Transportation announced its tentative five-year work program in late December and placed $2.95 million for construction of the bridge in its 2007-08 budget. But remember, that's only tentative. The city has agreed to borrow the funds for con- struction of the bridge now at 2005-06 prices in return for a contract with DOT for repayment in a future budget. If DOT follows through with its "tentative" pro- gram, the city will get its money back in two years and would only be liable for the two years' interest on the construction loan. But "tentative" means the money has not been for- mally approved in the DOT's 2007-08 budget. Mayor Carol Whitmore, however, said she had no problems with the "tentative" plan. "We're locked in for repayment in the 2007-08 budget. We have a contract with DOT," she said. Still, based upon its history of agreeing "tenta- tively" to fund a new Key Royale Bridge in a particular budget, then withdrawing that pledge, Whitmore had to agree that "tentative" is not a 100-percent guarantee. "I'm 99 percent positive we'll get our money back that year," she responded. The DOT has been promising to build a new Key Royale Bridge since 1995. In other good news for Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach residents should be enjoying a DOT bonus starting in the 2006-07 budget cycle. The DOT has "tentatively" placed $261,000 in its 2006-07 budget for enhancement of State Road 789 in Bradenton Beach along with $287,000 in the same budget for the city's bicycle path. The city also scored well in the 2006-07 "tentative" budget with $11,500 for S.R. 789 landscaping. The entire Island will come in for $300,000 worth Royale flush Construction of a new Key Royale Bridge should begin within the next few months and the Florida Department of Transportation has "tentatively" pledged $2.95 million in its 2007-08 budget to return to Holmes Beach, which is borrowing the money to get the project under way. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin of landscaping of state roads in the same budget cycle if the DOT follows through with its proposed five-year plan. In addition, the DOT said it would replace the traf- fic lights on state roads in Holmes Beach during the five-year plan. Mayor Whitmore gets USA Today mention Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore was men- tioned in a recent issue of USA Today in a story on how many municipalities across America are consolidating services and governments to save money. Whitmore was quoted as saying "It doesn't make any sense for a 7-mile stretch of beach to have three governments." Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach plan on meet- ing in the near future to discuss consolidation of ser- vices. Anna Maria opted out of any talks. Kceptioial Cuisine Wo riod ss Wine 04V;& Beer ,"E (~ es ;~47,; VOCV4 4044 4,4%,44%I*; '~ olk lle,4z4 4111! 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S BRUNCH and LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST and LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 Islarid Shopping Center, 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 C100#4 4,44 -04% THE ISLANDER JAN. 11. 2006 0 A-3 Whitmore wants equipment storage elsewhere By Rick Catlin against any proposal to store Goodloe Marine's pipes neers asking that Goodloe store its equipment else- Islander Reporter and equipment at Manatee Public Beach which is where, rather than take up a large number of parking With the emergency beach renourishment project owned by Manatee County until the project resumes spaces used by beachgoers at the popular beach. stalled for the winter tourist season, Holmes Beach in the spring. Holmes Beach has "thousands of visitors a week Mayor Carol Whitmore has gone on the offensive She's sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- on Manatee Public Beach during the season," said Whitmore, and storing the equipment there would not only take up valuable parking spaces for visitors but "could pose a safety issue." Whitmore contended there are a number of other areas locally where the equipment could be stored with- out causing a major inconvenience to the city's tour- ist season. Those areas could include unused areas of 'Coquina Beach or the Palma Sola Causeway, As of Jan. 6, the Corps had not yet made a decision on when the project would resume, but has announced a suspension of work until either April 1 or May 1. -. Goodloe's pipes and equipment have remained strung along the beach south of the Manatee Public '. -*- Beach since the work stopped prior to Christmas and Shave not yet been moved, apparently pending a deci- sion on a storage site. Brandy Booth is the new administrative assistant at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Fine Island Brandy at chamber Island resident Brandy Booth assumed her new position last week as administrative assistant at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Prior to taking up her new post, Booth was in office management with a retail company in Sarasota. Her new duties include maintaining the chamber's Internet and computer programs, dealing with the many e-mail enquries the chamber receives daily, publish- ing the chamber newsletter, keeping track of chamber members and accounts and marketing to individual requests. Booth has degrees in both marketing and fashion rlci;m and n ha l-livd on Anna Maria Island for six be sold out for February and March," he predicted. UOS . Holiday season flat Marge Moran of the Club Bamboo Resort on Gulf years "It's a great place to.live and now 1 get to work on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Drive in Bradenton Beach also sees reservations pick- the Island" she said "What could be better?" iing up after a lackluster Christmas. Booth lives in Bradenton Beach with her son. up, thankfully. We're hoping the trend continues." said \While Christmas week visitors to Club Bamboo hto. Bouziane. n ere better than expected three weeks ago, "it was still Ginn\ Dutton, \ ho with her sister owns Ginny and slow." she said. Jane E's Antiques and Art \ itli oes at 5602 Marina "ButI'm getting alot of reservations for late JaInu- M Drive in Holmes Beach and 9807 Gulf Drive in Anna ary and February, March and April. The long-term out- eet n g laria. said business was "OK," but "nothing like previ- look for the season is looking better and Ihope it keeps ous Chnistnas week's. up for everyone on the Island." "We seem to be missing a lot of foot traffic, a lot If restaurant sales are-any indication, Island Anna Maria City of walk-in customers. It's strange. There's no red tide retail and accommodation owners can expect a solid Jan 12.7 p.m city conunisson meeting. Agenda: Dis- and no hurricanes, so I wonder if the Island has priced winter season. cussioonon coastal overla\ district and .selection of legal itself out of the market." "Our business was up" for Christmas week com-.; firm for second opinion on the proposed ordinance, She thought some accommodation owners had to pared % illi last year, said Damon Presswood of Ooh, re\ ie\ of qnin ordinance, site plan extension request raise their rates to meet their ever-increasing tax bills, La Lal Bistro in the Island Shopping Center in Holmes by the Anna laria Island Community Center, village an idea that Sabrina Musil-Buehler ofHaley's Motel at Beach. .reimbursement adjustment, line of credit agreement. 8 102 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach did not discount. And we've had an increase in customers since New fence amendment ordinance and public conunent. She's had to increase her rates to meet her 2005 Year's. So far, the season is a bit better thanlast year." Jan. 18. 6:45 p.m., environmental education and tax bill, which jumped 55 percent from the previous Restaurateur Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar res- enhancement committee meeting. year. However, there's a limit on how high a room rate taurant in Anna Maria, the BeachHouse in Bradenton .Ania MAira Cir Hall, can go. Beach and the Mar Vista on Longboat Key, said the 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. "Christmas week wasn't too bad, but overall, book- excellent \ earlier during Christmas week helped keep ings weren't as good as past years," she said. all three restaurants busy. Bradenton Beach . But starting Jan. 2, visitorss and reservations at Hal- "That week was real solid for us." said Chiles. "It Jan. 11, 2 p.m., city commission work meeting. ey's began coming in at a steady pace. was about as good as last year and last year \\ as excel- Jan. 19, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. "We're starting to fill up, but we need 100 percent lent. Good weather was the key and \\ith the weather Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 GulfDrive N., occupancy for the next three months just to meet the holding, all three restaurants are still doing \ ell for 778-1005. tax bill for last year." early January." She said at the end of this winter season, she After the slow start to December. Chiles \\as Holmes Beach and husband Tom will have to make a decision glad to see business pick up that \\eek. "It helped Jan. 18, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee based upon the winter season on whether or not us pay some bills and with good weatherr we'll meeting. to sell the property for condominiums or try and stay strong." Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, make it through another season and hope for some If the trend continues, Chiles expects all three oper- 0- 5800. tax relief. nations to be extremely busy from February 1 to the end Island accommodation owners can't keep raising of the season, which is late this ear as Easter arri\ es Of interest rates to keep up with rising taxes. in mid-April. Jan. 11. 11 a.m.. Island Emergency Operations Center "If our tax bill goes up 55 percent, you can't raise And itlAooks like the trend will continue; said meeting. Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, your room rate.55 percent and hope to have anybody Brockman. Holmes Beach stay with you," she observed.: On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the day the chamber reopened Jan. 18. 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning At the White Sands Resort on Gulf Drive in after the New Year holidays, there were 765 e-iiail'- Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. Holmes Beach, Jeff Gerry agreed that this past Christ- inquiries about the Island and 105 people walked in the; Ja Ja.18, 7 p.-m, Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Offi- mas season was not what it usually is. door asking for information about Island accommoda- cials, meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall. "We.were at 90 percent occupancy, but normally tions, restaurants and shops.: , we'd be 100 percent booked that week," he said. "I think the season may have started slow, but Holiday closures Advance reservations, however, might indicate the we're staring to get a lot of people e-mailing us and The City of Anna Maria offices will be closed Monday, Island could still have a solid winter season. coming in for information. Tiat-a gooed sign"i eon-"- Jarr.w4i6, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King "We're picking up for the rest of Januarn and should cluced Brockman. Jr. holiday. 4-A M JAN. 11, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER Mother Nature unsure of bayside beach By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Mother Nature can't seem to make up her mind about the beach along North Shore Drive in Anna Maria from the Rod & Reel Pier to the northern trip at Bean Point. Four years ago, the beach had nearly disappeared and waves at high tide regularly breached the seawalls in front of many residences along the east side of North Shore Drive. That prompted a number of concerns from resi- dents and got Mayor SueLynn to get the city commis- sion to agree in December 2003 to hire marine scientist Dr. Robert Dean from the University of Florida to do a study of beach erosion in the area. But Mother Nature pulled a few more surprises. The beach sand in this area of the city returned for a short period during the spring of 2004, then nearly disappeared completely following Hurricane Dennis in July 2005 and a few other hurricanes that passed near the Island. That disappearance prompted a renewed call for Dean to complete his study and concerned residents asked the mayor to look into potential grants for beach renourishment in that area. The Florida Department of Environmental Protec- Mother Nature returns Today, that same area from the Rod & Reel Pier north along the shore to Bean Point has seen a resurgence ' of beach area. A photo taken at high tide last week shows sand has returned in front of several homes along the shore. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Fickle beach Just 18 months ago, waves at high tide along Anna Maria's east shore just off North Shore Drive lapped over the seawall at many residences in the area and many homeowners were concerned about beach erosion. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin tion then became involved in determining if the city's bayside beaches are considered "critically eroded" and thus eligible for a state grant for renourishment or other j. M., .:. '*T^ - '' - beach-saving measures. But both the mayor and the DEP are anxiously awaiting the results of Dean's two-year study because his conclusions carry significant weight when the DEP decides to award a grant for erosion control. The problem with erosion on the bayfront is that the area is not considered part of the Gulf of Mexico, according to Nancy Sloko of the DEP. As a result, that beach is technically not eligible for renourishment with federal and state funds, although the DEP did approve renourishment for a similar beach in Pensacola several years ago. Sloko did tell the mayor that documents discovered by the DEP last summer may prove the city's east coast line is actually considered part of the Gulf of Mexico. SueLynn said she's expecting Dean's final report in the near future and will meet with Sloko and other DEP representatives to review that report and its conclusions PLEASE SEE BEACH, NEXT PAGE S-CHRISTMAS ITEMS Pqlonaise e Nutcrackers SFib~r'Optics Fabriche Santas Ornaments and Much More. f ,Ti ,FASHIONS ljJ 'Plus Jewelry and Accessories -, GIFTS GALORE Dolls Tea Sets Lamps Art Glass Frames "- and Much More ii - ti, Ell! iWe go (almost) ever yFwTere In fact, we're global times 1,400 plus! More than 1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander by mail out of town, out of state and in foreign countries. We go to Alaska, England, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearly all points inbetween. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." Of course, we also provide home deliv- ery on Anna Maria Island and vicinity, resorts; bulk delivery to hotels/motels and business locations on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and from Lakewood Ranch to downtown Sarasota and St. Armands. And we can be found in newsracks everywhere! And we're on the World Wide Web. "Read all about it!" The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 *Web: iSlander.org e-mail: news@islander.org - i. "'- TIE ISLANDER M JAN. 11, 2006 M A-5 By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Diane Beck reported her Kia Sportage stolen Jan. 4 from her home in the 4100 block of Holmes Beach. According to the report, Beck's son Daniel McGrath was driving the Kia and stopped home to change clothes, leaving his friend, Kevin McCants, waiting in the car. When McGrath went back out- side, he discovered McCants had driven away with the car. McCants did not have permission to take the car and later when he called to say he would be returning the car, McGrath notified police. McCants asked McGrath to meet him at the Circle K, but later changed the location to Via Roma motel, but instead of McGrath, Island officers waited in various loca- tions along the route to the Island. The 17-year-old suspect was seen driving the stolen vehicle in the 700 block of Gulf Drive, and police officers report- edly pulled their cars in front of. and behind the vehicle, at which time McCants drove over a lawn and around a patrol car, turned north on Gulf Drive and acceler- ated with the police in pursuit. The chase continued north to East Bay Drive, turned east on Manatee Avenue and continued onto the cause- way toward Bradenton at high speeds. Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies were waiting at 75th Street and Manatee Avenue where they had blocked traffic and placed stop sticks on the ground. But McCants avoided the road block and the pursuit continued east on Man- atee Avenue with the suspect running numerous lights before he turned south, eventually sliding into the front yard of a residence in the 2900 block of 22nd Street West. According to the report, McCants bailed out on foot, jumped a fence and ran into a residence. A K-9 unit was used to apprehend him. He was charged with grand theft auto, felony fleeing to elude and driv- ing without a license. He also had active Manatee County warrants and was taken to the juvenile detention center. Police chase young car thief, stolen car PILL 5 P L I > SAFE > ACCURATE >A TM -. ----,-rMf TTER > EASY-TO-USE Nude.triggered ban lifted, art sought By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter A ban against art displays in Mana- tee County public libraries, imposed after nude portraits were hung at the Island Branch Library, has been rescinded and art works are being actively sought again.. The prohibition was imposed by the county system in the fall of 2004 when someone complained about nudes by artist Ginger White at the Island library. They were exhibited on the wall that leads to the children's area, .the com- plainant said. Artists generally objected to losing a venue where their works could be seen by the public. Island artist Woody Can- dish, for one, had expressed disappoint- ment-that everyone was prohibited from displaying art because of one incident. Without referring to the prohibition, the library system announced that a "dis- play policy has been approved, and that during the month .of January we will be soliciting exhibits for display from Feb- ruary through June 2006." John Van Berkel of the Central Library refused to comment or provide background, saying he didn't want to "rehash the whole thing, with our new policy we are moving beyond it." Island Branch Librarian Ava Ehde noted the whole mess started before she took over the librarian position. The library system's announcement said "items that will be considered for Beach changes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 when it's available. Sloko is then expected to 'have a definitive answer on whether or not that section of city coastline is part of the Gulf of Mexico or greater Tampa Bay. In the meantime, however, Mother Nature has done something that's not so strange to many longtime Anna Maria residents. The.'beach along the b.ayside -of the.'- - exhibition must be owned or have been produced by a Manatee County resident or entity, or deemed by the county to be relevant in some way to the history, industry, culture or geography of Mana- tee County." Those interested in offering material for display must fill out a ':loaned mate- rials display ofcfi" form available at a library or downloaded from the library's Web site, www.co.manatee.fl.us/library/ master.html. Environmental grants offered The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is accepting applications for 2006 Bay Partnership Grants. Purpose of the Bay Partners Grant program is to promote envi- ronmental education, awareness and stewardship and to improve the overall quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries, according to bay program officials. Businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, academic institutions and civic organizations located in Sarasota and Manatee counties within the Sarasota Bay watershed are eligi- ble for the $3,000 grants. Applica- tion deadline is Jan. 18. Grant applications are avail- able by calling Julia Burch at 955-8085 or via e-mail at julia@ sarasotabay.org. city appears to be making a comeback. A check at one high tide last week found 10 to 15 feet of beach sand between the seawall and water in front of some houses in the concerned area. Many longtime city residents such as Tom Turner of North Shore Drive have said the beach in this area continu- ally comes and goes. 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The city is requesting an expansion of its boundaries to encompass some of the waters of Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The city limits currently end at the water's edge; the expansion would run out to the Intracoastal Waterway in the bay and 500 feet into the Gulf. The hope is that by having police authority in the near-shore waters, a better handle on errant boaters can be achieved. Beyond the law enforcement aspect, the city also wants to have a greater authority over the burgeoning mooring field just south of the city pier off Bridge Street. That area has become a haven for a score or so of boats, many of them causing problems in the form of illegal dumping of waste tanks and detrimental environmental impacts to seagrasses and other marine life. It's not all the boats, of course, but a few that cause the issues. City officials hope that by regulating the moor- ings through as-yet-undetermined means that the area can become a proper safe haven for boaters, and is working with consultants to define the parameters of the process and its implementation. Unfortunately, Bradenton Beach's anchorage has become home to many of the boaters who were driven from other anchorages in the area, most notably the area south of Marina Jack restaurant in Sarasota. After more than 15 years of debate, our neighbors to the south began to crack down on what had evolved into a floating home- less camp about a year ago. It was so bad there that two sailors of sorts - lived in a huge packing crate that was jammed onto the bay bottom and camouflaged to look like a boat, complete with a tree limb for a mast. Law enforcement officers in Sarasota told boaters there they had to get out unless they had safe lines anchoring their vessels to the bottom, and functioning holding tanks for waste. Those that couldn't comply were told to leave. They left and some then anchored at Bradenton Beach. The boundary.expansion is the first, and arguably most crucial, step in the process. It's not quick or easy it will take state approval from the Florida Legislature and the governor, plus voter approval to change the city's charter, which delineates the boundaries of the city but it's an important step. The alternative to this form of growth could well be an expansion of a whole new generation of citizens with a whole new definition of "waterfront living." The Islander JAN. 11, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 10 _V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, .bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson S Contributors '. C i ,. kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price J:L. Robertson V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Brannon, connie@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) ^^C, 1993-04 if kmiard inning _ Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive HolAes 4 8ea 7,FL3,427P ..... ... .; '...... ...... EB,.,SITE:,islnde.9rag78-939, PO 9 ,41 i,79.8 , *_: FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK Bradenton Beach Circa'Y6 2006 By Egan / io Opinion A.^;!feM^^^g ;^^;^^I. g Challenge thanks from Center director On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, volun- teers and participants, our heartfelt thanks to every- one who accepted the Lesters' and The Islander's chal- lenge and supported the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center's endowment fund. A very special thank you to Chuck and Joey Lester for their leadership, inspiration and financial support making the Center's endowment trust a reality, and to Bonner Joy for co-sponsoring the challenge since its inception and being instrumental in spreading the word and helping raise the much-needed funds. As a not-for-profit entity, the Center is always chal- lenged to raise the funds needed to meet the human service and recreation needs of our Island commu- nity. Please know that your support and gifts are well invested. The-interest from the endowment trust helps sustain and grow the youth development and adult/ senior programs and your gifts to this fund are a perma- nent legacy which, when fully matured, will contribute to the financial stability of the Center's programs and services. Thank you for caring and for investment in our community. It is only by the personal commitment of ah a inrlividual resirlnt that nnr TWlandrl community wi ;ll museum, but it's not about whether it's a good idea it is, and it will be a great asset provid- ing many local educational and student teamwork benefits as well as showcase Cortez nationally - it's the location that is in question. There has already been substantial taxpayer dollars invested in buying the schoolhouse site and in the extensive building renovations. And to preserve the area's seafaring culture, a special historical overlay dis- trict was enacted by Manatee County. To change locations now would put the museum well outside this historical district and cost perhaps $14 for the Seafood Shack purchase and tens of millions more for road and facility improvements. Where do we draw.the line for spending tax- payer money on this single FISH endeavor? The museum's director is a paid county employee and has a paid assistant. The museum's Web site is also provided at taxpayer cost and hosted on the county's site. I'm sure other area nonprofit orga- nizations would love to have Manatee County- funded staff and Internet support.. SThe schoolhouse site is the best location for the, museum with many advantages if only our commis- sioners would think it through. Joseph Curley, Cortez develop its best potential. In helping others, you shall Have your say: help yourself, for what good you do for others comes Here's our letters policy back to you. The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- Pierrette Kelly, Center executive director ion letters. The Islander accepts original letters of up to 250 Kill the Shack, words and reserves the right to edit for length and according to one Cortezian grammar. Manatee County commissioners are attempting to Letters must include the city you reside in for pub- fast-track the purchase of the Seafood Shack and make it location and a phone number (for verification only). the new home of the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heri- Anonymous letters will not be printed. All letters to the tage Maritime Museum and a public boat ramp, while editor remain on file at The Islander and available to directly ignoring public concerns on the project. the public. The idea of constructing a public boat ramp that Letters are published on a space-available basis will direct towed-vehicle traffic on inadequate narrow with regard to timeliness of the material. Writers are residential streets is not smart thinking, and no amount limited to one published letter per month. of roadway improvements could remedy the dangerous Address letters to Editor, The Islander, 5404 situation the rampwls create.. e is the mart.....me. ...., a .,Drio m:,Beacl j.',L s,. The second part of tlie issue is the mari-ti-me '941f177 6'&-7h or mail to news@'Lsandier.org, . TIHE ISLANDER M JAN. 11. 2006 m A-7 yJway Vyou slice it... it's taloneyv By former Holmes Beach City Commissioner Don Maloney Be it NOT resolved.... It's a few days late, I know, to get my 2006 New Year's resolutions together, but I wanted to give them some special thought this year. And, that thought finally arrived and is, indeed, very special: I'm only going to resolve what I WON'T do in 2006 rather that come up with the usual positive prom- ises that I have never kept in the past. Like "diet" will not appear on my 2006 list. When it was on dozens of lists in past years, in just the first few months of those years I figure I lost a total of 486 pounds. However, in all the following few months, I gained a total of 564 pounds. So, no 2006 diet resolution. And I'm resolving NOT to go to the City of Anna Maria this year. For one thing, if our Holmes Beach mayor gets her wish to charge their citizens for using her roads, they will certainly want to sue us when we're using theirs. Besides, I have not kept up with their park- ing laws, and who knows how much the sheriff will ticket me for parking on the wrong sides of even the right streets? That might not be a risk until the sheriff himself understands those laws, but why take a chance? Plus, I've sneaked through stop signs before and I want to avoid paying their $118.50 fine for such criminal acts. Also who knows where their new cell tower may fall down if it ever goes up? Another resolution: No way will I run for city com- mission again. They've had the guts to already run a couple of meetings without me and incredibly, they survived. It's just as well I've been un-elected, anyway. In the future, some friends of mine might want the city to vacate a piece of public property, or stop the cut- ting down of trees, or build a gazebo, or fight off the possibility of a professional city manager. My votes against all that would kill my political career for sure, just as some previous ones have. So, I'm just going to sit back until our Island is a single city, and then I'll run for mayor. I've also decided not to resolve generally giving up a bourbon-on-the-rocks now and then. Instead, I'm going to specifically resolve not to down a Jack Daniels version of that combination. Then, if I decide to instead take in a Jim Beam or Wild Turkey, I won't be breaking the resolution. There will not be any resolutions to celebrate any birthdays in 2006 either not mine, anyway. Since I had to tell how old I was for Social Security and Medi- care, I stopped counting. I only re-counted once since then, last year, but going from the number of trombones in that famous parade to the old TV address on Sunset Strip back then was enough. While I, as already mentioned earlier, will not make any resolution regarding my own personal waist-man- agement this year, which includes NEVER getting on that Publix scale again until 2007, I will do my best to remember what side of that other Waste Management's green garbage can faces the street when I roll it out. Nor will I even once try to beat out another car at that Palma Sola merge coming back to the Island from the mainland even if it has a Canadian license plate. Too often when I've done that in the past, the bridge has gone up and embarrassed me by having to wait in front of the merger-loser after rushing in vain. If I've left out anything you would rather I not do this year, please let me know. I will do one positive thing, however, if you've read this far, and that's to wish you a happy new year! Holmes Beach has board, committee openings The City of Holmes Beach has vacancies for citi- zens interested in serving the city. The personnel board has two seats available, each for a one-year term; the board of adjustment has .two alternate seats, each for a three-year term; the code enforcement board has one seat and one alternate vacancy, each for a three-year term; and the parks and beautification committee has an opening for a one-year term. Applications for any of the vacancies may be picked up at city hall or downloaded from the city's Web site at www.holmesbeachfl.org. Ten years ago in the Jan. 11, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced that: The Holmes Beach City Commission by a 3-2 vote approved a measure to begin design drawings for a new city hall complex. The estimated cost of the com- plex was put at $1.2 million. Nearly 80 percent of the 50-plus people who attended a public meeting at the Anna Maria City Hall on a proposal by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commis- sion to ban the taking of live shellfish in Florida waters voiced approval of the measure. Bradenton Beach city commissioners post- poned discussion on several controversial measures, including a merger of the public works and building departments, after a majority of commissioners con- cluded they needed more information before making a decision. Date Low High Rainfall Jan. 1 60 75 .35 Jan. 2 67 77 .40 Jan. 3 67 73 .10 Jan. 4 63 70 0 Jan. 5 57 74 0 Jan. 6 58 65 0 Jan. 7 48 60 0 Average Gulf water temperature 610 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. Pitchers of Bud & Miller Lite Only $7 Still in the same old place and kicking' bass! Mimosa Bloody Mary Tequila Sunrise Screwdriver 2 for 6 ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE / B902 S. 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Reebr s las, RE ERto orw 8-A J JAN. 11, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Construction feud brewing in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat A contractor has charged that the building official in Bradenton Beach is "not qualified to perform this job and he should be dismissed." David Spicer of DRS Construction Inc. of Bradenton was -hired by Egan Halfhide to remodel a home at 2313 Ave. B last year. After a number of inspections in which Building Official Ed Mc Adam failed the work performed, Spicer said in a letter pre- sented to the city commission Jan. 5 that Mc Adam "has demonstrated his inability to perform his job as required by law. He has repeatedly turned down inspec- tions for reasons he could not give and codes he could not produce." Spicer took Mc Adam to task for a letter he wrote to him Dec. 27 after giving a temporary occupancy permit in which he pointed out 19 items on the site "in an effort to prevent further difficulties in the comple- tion of the dwelling." The contractor charged that many of Mc Adam's comments were inappropriate or not based on Florida construction law. "At this time we have no choice in the matter," Spicer wrote. "Mr. Mc Adam has broken several laws and codes and cost both my company and my clients thousands of dollars." Mc Adam said Spicer had made several accusa- tions that were false. Me Adam further said that prior to retaining DRS, the Halfhides had purchased the single-family home and retained the services of a "handyman," who removed the interior walls and the second floor, leav- ing a shell. A stop-work order was issued due to lack of permits, Mc Adam said, until an architect could cer- tify that the renovations to date had not exceeded fed- eral rules that prohibit more than 50, percent of the structure's value to be remodeled unless the structure is elevated to certain height rules. When the architectural plans were received, DRS Construction had been retained to do the remodeling. A request for inspections was made and the inspections_ were performed Dec. 19, in which Mc Adam failed three of the construction elements. Mc Adam said the homeowner wanted to move @AVEDA lifestyle salon .' spa m store experience the difference hair nails skin body 5.111 gulf drive anna maria island 78.5400 wsliw.A2salon and spa.com L.. I. . / .,. /. . / C -f' -. - Stepping stone Artist/instructor Glen LeFevre helps Gerri Cannon work on her stained-glass garden stepping stone in class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. He will lead another series from 1 to 3p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, and 1:30 to 2:30p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Registration deadline is Jan 16. Details may be obtained by calling the Center at 778-1908. into the building before the holidays and came to his office to plead with him to issue a temporary occu- AID to elect, discuss pancy permit. "Things got a little out of hand," Mc AID to e, Adam admitted, and he asked the homeowner to leave ch his office. "It was a case of the homeowner transferring name change their anger from the contractor to me," he said. The organization that has been known as All The work was done on the home, though, and Mc Island Denominations will discuss a name change, Adam issued the temporary occupancy permit Dec. now that it is one short of "all," at its annual meet- 23. ing Wednesday, Jan. 11. Mc Adam said Spicer later called his office and left The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard a threatening message. Mc Adam said he planned to Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes file a police report regarding the phone message. Beach, with election of officers on the agenda as Spicer claims the Halfhides should not have to pay well. for reinspections on work that Mc Adam failed ille- AID had all six Island churches as members .gaily. He further claims that the Halfhides should not until late December, when Island Baptist Church have been required to vacate the homeor obtain a tern- resigned. A poster promoting an AID fundraising porary certificate of occupancy. event that included an offer to bring alcoholic bev- Spicer detailed other claims in his letter to city erages last summer was blamed. Some members commissioners that some items required by Mc Adam of Island Baptist objected and the church pulled to pass inspection were not included in the Florida- out of AID. building code. .;---. SEA ROSE -' 'i COTTAGE -" New and Located at )" ESSENCE OF TIME , ,.. Nice selection of freshly painted cottage-style e .: accent furniture, accessories and o-illecubles. i "' \\lhim /\ i tage/Old/New and Nev. Y\ou. 5306 Holmes Blvd. T- -- Holmes Beach ..- --:. 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Islander I stalls Seafood Shack proposal proposal for Manatee County to buy the Seafood Shack Feb. 14 to give the county administrator an estimate of in Cortez is stalled for the moment. value, though earlier it was thought it would be done d and Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hah- by Dec. 31 and then by the middle of January. on a mann, who lives in Cortez, said the appraiser has until But County Administrator Ernie Padgett said that was overly optimistic and the Feb. 14 contract date is more likely for delivery of the appraisal. Von Hahmann pointed out that the county must try to score high on grant-application basics so Manatee can try for help on a purchase from, for instance, the Florida Communities Trust. "If we can't get grant funds, I don't know if we could take it on," she said. It's a valuable property, she noted, and it could well be out of the county's reach if the appraisal comes out high. On the other hand, Sarasota County to the south has overcome such obsta- Sles on a waterfront land deal of its own. Padgett said that a middle-range appraisal could ?? -. make it possible but "if it's too high, the county can't do it; if it's too low, it won't be attractive to Mr. : Jones." Ham Jones of Longboat Key is the owner, having founded the Shack 30 years ago and operated it since as a restaurant seating 550 patrons plus a large paddle- -,.. .: wheel party and dining boat. He has expressed interest in selling but has not set a price. --Support for the county buying the property and turning it to public use as a maritime museum, possibly S' with boat-launching ramps, has been strong in the his- S- toric fishing village of Cortez, but across Cortez Road .'"- ; among newer residents of more upscale homes, opposi- -: tion has developed. S-Some Cortezians cite Sarasota County's paying 45 percent above appraisal for land at Blackburn Point for a boat ramp. Some real estate interests there said the county paid too much for 11 acres at $16 million, but county officials defended it as "a wise investment." Such waterfront property won't be available for long at any price, they said. The property's owner proved to the county that under construction on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria on the site of he had a firm offer for $16 million, which the county a could have purchased thefive lots comprising the property two matched. Photo: Rick Catlin ~%f~t~P~S1Fa~Bi~P~P"^T~:;~"p"pl";~:~yj~~ ..11 iT~ ~CX;i r : L: ~ ~I i -1. .I. :' :1 ; I:'? -:c. r.- ... ' ~:.. ~Et / '" ;: ';"'"~; ...; -ii '~I'''' .? '- i '~f~ ''`' ;i '' 222 SP'ORTFISH $1,500 REBATE available, onl\ unill March I Choose a ne',- '.imaha a3nd er 3 ',c.a'.s r-ended -er,. ie" on 3ri(-250 ht F.ui c 'u .-: l.e ucb acd: or' 1.0-?i IIi HPDI r..,o i:rok, ouboards. A savings of up to $2,600! 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OL4ldoor Kitchken odel Nlow Avcilcable Stop by to see our portfolio for ideas Charcoal ~as Grills Snokers fifraed drillss _fi&^ ^T) 5350 Gulf Drive 5Lw3i; fv '_ Holmes Beach .r ic L- OHo.......S ,.e ..o.. 779 9594,,, (S&S Piaza, nexti o poslgoffi e) -'':" Novelist Bachmann-Milligan immortalizes age-gapped love By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter When Helena Bachmann-Milligan speaks of December/May and long-distance and electronic romance, she knows whereof she speaks. And speak she does, variously around the area while introducing her warm, funny novel "Teeth in a Pickle Jar." Its locations are mainly on Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. She is 15 years older than her husband, Bob Mil- ligan, and she said the age difference is immaterial: "Love is ageless, it's not about numbers." Nor is it about initial proximity their romance started on the Internet and blossomed at 4,000 miles distance and across an ocean. Everything seems against it, but it's been working just fine, thank you, since long before their marriage in 2003. Even before he told her he loved her on the Anna Maria City Pier. They are in Florida now until their Switzerland second homeland warms up a bit. She talks about their love and her book in such venues as the Mana- tee Central Library, Anna Maria Island Community Center and, Tuesday noon, before the Island's Off Stage Ladies meeting at Freedom Village. Her novel should ring bells with women and men of all ages, but especially those of "a certain age." It tells swiftly and wittily of an older woman and younger man who meet on the Internet and overcome all kinds of obstacles to be together. Kiwanian bell-ringers raise $13,343 for Salvation Army Members of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island raised $13,343 ringing bells over the holidays at Publix at Holmes Beach, all of it going to the Salvation Army. Russ Olson, who organized the annual fundraising effort, stressed that while Kiwanis sponsored the ring- ing, many non-Kiwanians volunteered also to help the campaign. Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cafe on the Beach where Manatee Avenue stops at the Gulf of Mexico, the club will hear Jim Bryce discuss "Who Are the Masons and What Do They Want?" The following Tuesday, Jan. 17, club members participating in the Adopt a Grandparent program will get together with their Anna Maria Elementary student "adoptees" for Environmental Day at noon at the Epis- copal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Each grandparent is to bring cans with coins inside to be distributed at assigned locations. Additional details may be obtained- by- calling' 778-8444. Helena Bachmann-Milligan and her novel, set par- tially in Anna Maria Island.. Her own situation makes the story even more tell- ing: 15 years her husband's senior, she met him on the Internet while buying an item from his online store, and it all went along from there at 4,000-mile and months- long intervals. He was running his business in Pennsylvania, she was in Geneva where she was, and is, Switzerland correspondent for Time magazine. They connected again in Bradenton, where she has owned a winter home since 1995, and he finally moved his business to Geneva to be with her and finally they married. Inspired and convinced by her own.experience, she validated it by writing it and it's now the book she is promoting here and there. She recommends that people follow her pattern if they feel like it "Take a chance on love," she says. The novel is available from Amazon.com for $10, from her Web site www.teethinapicklejar.com for $14.99, and will be in bookstores about Easter, she said. Friends of Library expands Friends of the Island Branch Library have bought two new computers and updated the others to expand the service to eight computers for public use. The organization launches its 2006 travel series when Mel Brenner talks of his travels in Alaska at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Friends had scuba diver/ photographer Bob Hills on its lecture program Tues- day, discussing "The Other Atmosphere." Blake Whisenant will be there at 10:30 a.m. Tues- day, Jan. 24, to tell of the Earthbox growing system he developed that "gives anyone a green thumb." The Teen Writing Contest, which, was to be launched this month, has been postponed until summer, a spokesperson said, because teenagers "have so much to do during the school year that few would have time for another load." Other highlights of the library's January: Jan. 11, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Friends Book Club. Jan. 14, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., family origami. Jan. 20, Friday, 9:30 a.m., Friends of the Library board meeting. Jan. 23, Monday, 8:30 a.m., Internet class (advance registration required). The library opens daily except Sunday at 10 a.m., closing at 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is at 5701 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. The phone number there is 778-6341. Table designs to be discussed Cindy Perez, a master flora designer, will make a presentation on "Table Designs" to the Anna Maria Garden Club when it meets at noon Wednesday, Jan. 18. The meeting.will be at the,Roser Memorial Cpm- munity Chuibh, 512 Piie AVe., Anna Maria.. Additional details are available at 778-3665. .r- ,rii7i,. ISLANDLR U iAN. 11. 2006 M A-13 White Sale ~ Everything 25% oj Island Dreams Fine Linens and Gifs for the Home _.. em F .s ? ', -- Music for holidays The Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra assembled full force and full talent for its annual holiday concert at the Island Baptist Church. The concert featured Handel's "Messiah," which audiences by acclamation through the years have established as an Island tradition. Islander Photo: Courtesy the Rev. Jim Meena Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City Jan. 1, 200 block of Oak Ave., grand theft. Several items were reportedly stolen from an empty lot. Jan. 4, 500 block of Bayview Place, dog bite. According to the report, an occupational therapist returned to her patient's home minutes after leaving to retrieve her sunglasses. She entered the home unan- nounced and the owner's dog, which is contained during therapy sessions, was loose. The dog report- edly attacked the woman, biting her forearm. She was transported to Blake Medical Center. Jan. 5, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria Island Community Center, vandalism. A juvenile reportedly threw a rock toward a vehicle, causing damage to the rear window. Jan. 5, 2500 block of Avenue C, assist other agency. Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies from the Anna Maria substation responded to a stolen vehi- cle report, assisting Holmes Beach police in pursuing the suspect. Bradenton Beach Jan. 1, 112 Bridge St., Enchanted Keepsakes, theft. The-shopkeeper reported a glass dish was shoplifted and she believes the incident occurred while she was busy assisting another customer. Holmes Beach Dec. 31, 500 block of .75th Street, burglary. A scooter was reportedly stolen from a garage. Jan. 1, 500 block of Manatee Avenue West, drugs. Samual Weeks, 19, of Bradenton, was stopped by an officer for playing his car stereo too loudly. Weeks had reportedly received a written warning for the same offense earlier the same day. According to the report, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana and Weeks admitted to having a small amount. A glass pipe, two partially smoked cigar butts containing mari- juana and approximately one gram of marijuana were found in the vehicle. Jan. 1, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, burglary. The passenger window of a vehicle was broken and a purse stolen from inside. Jan. 2, 6306 Gulf Drive, Blue Water Beach Resort, theft. A man's bike was stolen from the property. According to the report, the owner of the bike left it outside his unit in the evening and found a different bike in its place in the morning. Jan. 2, 5900 block of Marina Drive, criminal mis- chief. The driver's side vent window on the cab portion of the Anna Maria Island Privateers float was found broken. Jan. 2, 6200 block of Marina Drive, criminal mis- chief. According to the report, a juvenile waiting at a trolley stop threw afirobject onto the road in front of an approaching vehicle, causing a flat tire. Passengers in the vehicle told police the juvenile picked the object up from the road and ran away. The officer found the juvenile in the vicinity and a passenger in the vehicle identified him. The matter is to be reviewed by the state attorney's office. Jan. 2, 4900 block of Gulf Drive, verbal assault. A woman was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest. According to the report, she was intoxicated and became verbally abusive to her husband. The woman continued to threaten her husband in the presence of responding officers and was taken into custody. Jan. 3, 5354 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach Post Office, burglary. A man reported that he went to the bank to cash his check before stopping at the post office. He left the bank envelope on the passenger seat of his car and on returning to the car the envelope was gone. Jan. 3, 5341 Gulf Drive, Sterling Anvil, counterfeit. A man used a counterfeit $50 bill to pay for merchan- dise. Jan. 3, 300 block of 59th Street, information. A man reported that his wife was solicited for some maga- zine subscriptions and he was concerned the solicitor was actually "casing" his home. Jan. 4, 2700 Gulf Drive, criminal mischief. A man reported all the tires of his van had been punctured and flattened. Jan. 4, 3602 E. Bay Drive, Beach Unlimited, bat- tery. According to the report, two former employees entered the store and refused to leave when asked by staff. An ex-employee followed the manager to the storeroom and reportedly began verbally and physically assaulting her. According to witness reports, the suspect was grabbed by her husband and they ran out of the store together. Jan. 4, 200 block of 83rd Street, Baker Act. A woman was taken into custody under the Baker Act after a friend discovered she had ingested a large dose of over-the-counter medication in an attempt to harm herself. Jan. 5, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, driver's license. A 15-year-old driver from Boca Raton was stopped for traffic violations and was cited for driving without a license. Jan. 6, 4000 Gulf Drive; Cafe on the Beach, burglary. Officers responded to a burglary alarm. A window was broken and the door unlocked. No one was found inside. The door was found open to the room containing a safe and in an attempt to find money, the safe and four cash registers were pried open by the sus- pect. The outer shell of the ATM in the middle of the building was pried open and a large sum of money was reportedly stolen. The front door of the adjacent busi- ness was also broken and, according to the report, that's what sounded the alarm. The shop did not appear to havebeen.entered., '., ..,,, ,. NEW YEAR... NEW YOU! 4228 60th St. W., Bradenton s i 794-2878 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach rtm 779-2878 SQ, v Just ask for me I'll be the bag behind the counter SNo need to go street .: popping in New York City... 1 i ,ji all the famous designer names! I. ,,, II ...... Leathe Metall hanlCpanj1Id -,' I,.il :j* A o" ce o 0es J uielu Located in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 773-1204 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Mention this ad, get 10% off YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! 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It was an ordi- nary Wednesday morning and Tom told his wife he put the Island papers in the car so they'd have something to read on the plane. Sissy said she picked up The Islander while on the way to the airport and read the news of Carolyne Norwood's retirement from her position as executive director of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. "I knew immediately that I wanted to apply and as soon as we got to the airport I called the number in the paper. I told Carolyne I was interested and asked if she could wait a week before making a decision so I could have an interview," Quinn said. And the rest of the story, as they say, is history. Upon her return, Quinn met with Norwood and was approved by the historical society's board of directors for the position. Quinn has been a member of the historical society since she moved to the Island with her husband of 42 years in 1994. With a background as a hospice volun- teer for more than 20 years, she knew her experience as a volunteer coordinator would be valuable. "I thought it was a volunteer position, and I know recruiting members and volunteers is usually the hard- est part and it's something I'm good at," said Quinn, who will receive a stipend for her efforts. Just a day after she was hired, Quinn put her secre- tarial background into action, spending hours cleaning and reorganizing the files at the Island museum. She admits she likes order. "The museum has an incredible ambiance. I love the feel of the place and it feels right to be there," she said. "I love to be surrounded by old stuff." Quinn and her husband are fulltime residents of Anna Maria where they live in a 1920s cottage they restored. "It was condemned when we bought it in 1992," she said. Although she admits the thought of tearing down the old structure crossed their minds, they didn't have the heart to follow through, instead choos- ing to preserve its historic value, something she would like to encourage other homeowners on the Island to do. The home on the corer of Crescent Drive and North Shore Boulevard has twice been featured in the Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes and Quinn plans to host a volunteer appreciation coffee there for museum volunteers later this month. "Volunteer appreciation is very important to me and I like to be in touch on a personal level," she said. She will be transitioning into her new position with Norwood's guidance over the next few months. She is looking forward to manning the front desk at the Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. 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Pic- tured behind the wheel of her 1919 Model-T Ford with retiring executive director Carolyne Norwood, Quinn said of her predecessor, "She has been a driving force behind the historical society and I have big shoes to fill." The community is invited to meet Quinn at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the historical society gathering at Anna Maria City Hall. Islander Photo: Courtesy Andrew Little museum to meet visitors and she's making plans for volunteer recruitment and an upcoming membership drive. The Quinns' Model-T Ford draws a lot of atten- tion, and they plan to attach a magnetic banner adver- tising the historical society and its museum on the car's back end. The couple has driven the vintage car with an attached AMIHS.banner in the past, and following one local parade, Tom, who was sitting on the front a I r SIlmprove the Quality / ,^ of Your Life -/ Carol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych CERTIFIED COUNSELOR AND LIFE COACH S' 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton FATSC AT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Stain & Odor Control Tile and Grout Color, Cleaning and Stain Controll S778-2882.or 387-0607 www.EatCatCarpetCleaning.com LARRY & NANCY HOUSE, OWNERS porch of their cottage, overheard a passerby remark, "That's the cute little cottage where the historical soci- ety keeps its Model-T Ford." Quinn hopes the rolling advertisement will also draw visitors to the museum and potential members and volunteers to the organization. She would like to see membership grow so that the AMIHS could increase the number of educational scholarships it gives to college-bound students. Coming up, both Quinn and Norwood will speak at the AMIHS meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Anna Maria City Hall. Heritage Day plans are in the works and the AMIHS Jazz Fest begins Jan. 26, featur- ing concerts from 3 to 5 p.m. in front of the museum on Pine Avenue every Thursday through season. "I hope to be around just as long as Carolyne has," Quinn said. "I think it's a lovely thing to do with the rest of my life and, at 62, I think I get better at things as I get older. I just hope I have enough sense to know when it's time to move on. "Carolyne has been so gracious and has put a lot of faith in me. She has really been my best advocate. Just filling the shoes of this remarkable woman is a tall order." Quinn and her husband have two sons, Thomas, a teacher in Pennsylvania, and Shaun, who lives in Sef- fner and works as a marine mechanic. Husband Tom is employed.as a clinical associate professor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medi- cine branch in Lakewood Ranch. Sissy has been active in the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Anna Maria Island Artists Guild and PelicanMVan's Bird Sanctuary. She also con- tinues to provide hospice care to Island patients as a volunteer with Hospice of Southwest Florida. For more information about membership or volun- teer opportunities, call Quinn at 778-5120. Star greeting Cowallr'v and Itesernt singer Lec G(rcnwood, lho rei'o tly' t l p'c'h(/wSCd 2a con- hnidoiinihm in Holn S l Beach, inithd Mlavor Catul it'hitmore and P, liEI Chief Ja)vy Roiiilc to S"hi Dec. 15 con- S..i.l t1 1i Crystal G 'ic in Snrasota. City COrlclilitOrler Saihid Hau s- 0io' a 'iftt of G-ei'i -- od at the e'ilt. 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Fee applies. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pastel art demonstration by Claire Chevarie at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach..Information: 778-6694. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Basics of Interior Design four- week class with Betina Sego at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Friday, Jan. 13 8:45to 10 a.m. -Yoga with Dolce Little at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to 2 p.m. Family caregiver support group at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 747-4655. 6:30 p.m. Harvey Memorial Community Church musical at 300 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach. Infor- mation: 792-8409. Saturday, Jan. 14 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting presents "Who are the Masons and what do they do?" with Tim Bryce, at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.. 9:30 to 11 a.m.--- Island Baptist Church's R.E.A.L. 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Sunday, Jan. 15 4 p.m. Sarasota Opera Studio artists at First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 747-4406. Monday, Jan. 16 8:45to 10 a.m. -Yoga with Dolce Little at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 4 and 7 p.m. "Mote at 50 and Forward" lecture presentation by Mote Marine Laboratory Presi- dent Kumar Mahadevan at Mote Immersion Cinema, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Fee applies. Tuesday, Jan. 17 1:30 p.m. -Tai Chi six-week beginner's class with Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 7:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical Society meeting featuring Manatee County History Fair award winners and new Executive Director Sissy Quinn at Anna Maria City Hall. Information: 778-0492. Wednesday, Jan. 18 10:30 a.m. to noon Latin dance class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Noon Anna Maria Garden Club presentation on table designs with master floral gardener Cindy Perez at the Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3665. Ongoing: SNational Watercolor Society member Jacquie c i CH IR P R A C TIC |S (Jieiuo 6kww-...o n t c r Chiropractic is the health care. J 941.792.3777 Dr. John Baldwin 6607 Third Ave. W. Bradenton Chiropractic Physician f 'l" i 1^ 1. d ,t. t:,-; l .' ,,K ; ..f ,l~. .. ." ,', ,' ..-. i ." THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 11, 2006 E A-15 Clark window exhibit at the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 20. Information: 778-6694. James Pay Memorial Exhibit at the.Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, through Jan. 27. Information: 778-2099. Contemporary and traditional art exhibit at Wal- lace Fine Art Gallery, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, No. 103, Longboat Key, through Jan. 30. Information: 387-0746. "The Highwaymen," Florida's African-American landscape painters exhibit at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through March 12. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Upcoming: Poetry reading at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Jan. 19. Shaman Band concert at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 20. Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Extravaganza Jan. 21. Anna Maria Island Privateer's Mullet Smoke at Publix Jan. 21. Pancake breakfast and "Everything Goes" thrift sale at Roser Memorial Community Church Jan. 21. Anna Maria Island Democratic Club at the Beach- House Restaurant Jan. 23. "Bottlenose Dolphins and Noise-making Fish: An Arms Race between Predator and Prey" at Mote Marine Laboratory Jan. 23. Internet class at the Island Branch Library Jan. 23. Stepping-stone craft class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Jan. 23 & 25. Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Key Chamber Awards Breakfast Jan. 24. Earthbox presentation at the Island Branch Library Jan. 24. "Mystery Writers with a Florida Connection" at the Mote Keating Education Center Jan. 24. Save the Date: Island Players "Murder by Misadventure" Jan. 26. Winemakers' Dinner for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Jan. 26. Sarasota Pops. Orchestra "Myakka Blues" at Bishop Planetarium Feb. 5. Kiwanis Club Sweetheart Dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Feb. 9. *.King Middle School Media Center fundraising party/auction Feb. 11. The Olde Post Office Antiques and Ececibles Antique Flea Market 8am-2pm Sunday Jan. 15 Parking Lot 64 E And 9th Street East Great Stuff, Refreshments and Stores Open, Too! 817 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton Open until 8 on Fridays Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun Noon-4pm 708-3500 XCo mailer Ao0 far ou raveL ere pe's no place fife home.r j '01 .I .H.Lp I "Knob, Knob." 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She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard P. Goldthwait. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 PineAve., Anna Maria. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria FL *34216. She is survived by daughters Susan Carlson of Englewood, Colo., Betsy Atkinson of Anna Maria, and Jane of Celo, N.C.; son Thomas of New London, N.H.; sister Sylvia Snyder of Bradenton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Jeffrey Hromnak Jeffrey Hromnak, 40, of Bradenton, died Dec. 31. Born in Dover, N.J., Mr. Hromnak moved to Bradenton from Homosassa in 1995. He was a techni- cian at Air & Energy of Holmes Beach; He was an animal lover. He was Catholic. A Celebration of Life was held Jan. 6. Manasota Memorial Funeral Home Chapel was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by fiance Evelyn Zavala of Bradenton; parents James and Joan of Homosassa; brothers James G. of Homosassa and Mark of St. Louis, Mo.; maternal grandmother Rose Maita of Lecanto; paternal grandmother Catherine of Homo- sassa; and two nieces. 'Gene' Wiley Eugene Moss "Gene" Wiley Eugene Moss, 81, longtime resident of the City of Anna Maria, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at Blake Medical Center. Arrangements and a full obituary were not finalized at press time, although a memorial ser- vice will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Raymond B. Sultenfuss Sr. Raymond B. Sultenfuss Sr., 82, of Anna Maria, died Dec. 26. Born in Tampa, Mr. Sultenfuss retired to Anna. As the $50,000 Lester/Islander Challenge drew to a faltering close, an Island businessman e-mailed dozens of clients with a plea that brought $550 and more to the total. The challenge was to Anna Maria Islanders to make donations to the Island Community Center's endowment fund with Chuck and Joey Lester matching contributions dollar for dollar up to a total of $50,000. As the drive ended, it was far short of the $50,000 to reap the maximum benefit, as Barry Gould learned in discussions with co-sponsor Maria in 1991. He was retired after 31 years in the oil industry as general manager of Fina Oil Co. in Macon, Ga. He was a graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa and the University of Tampa. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a member of the Newman Club and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 667, and the Father Tyrell Assembly, fourth degree. He was a Past Faithful Navi- gator and a Past Grand Knight. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Bradenton Beach. Wake service and visitation was Dec. 30, and Funeral Mass Dec. 31, both in Tampa. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa, was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 53 years Mary; sons Ray Jr. of Tampa, Steve of Longboat Key, and Larry of Anna Maria; brother Joseph of Tampa; sister Theresa Zorn of Tampa; sister-in-law Esther McCall of Tampa; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Islander publisher Bonner Joy. He and his wife and business partner Dantia promptly e-mailed the clients of their Anna Maria Island Property Sales Report of the drive's plight. Clients responded with a total of $550, with the amount in another pledge not specified.. The challenge drive ended up the year with $28,232. And the Lesters, said the Center, are going to donate their whole $50,000, which means the fundraiser will have netted $71,768 altogether. Details are available at 778-1908. DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE/ I, Coupon Good Jan. 11-Jan. 7, .-'O'. 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C oritez, ......_ ...... 1 th.hour message nets hundreds I----- -I----- Church to unveil Candish work By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter A Woody Candish sculpture of the patroness of gardeners, St. Dorothea, will be unveiled in the church garden after 10 a.m. services Sunday at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Anna Maria Island sculptor worked "not full- time, not exactly part-time, more like most-time" on the sculpture for six months in his Cortez studio, he said. The work was commissioned by the church through the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, said the Rev. Harry Parsell, rector of the church. Petty Potter, church member and president of the Guild, was instrumental in the planning of the sculpture. Standing alongside a pond in the garden, it is about 7 feet tall, a mosaic of ceramic tiles and glass, Can- dish said. It is similar to European tile/stained-glass works. "It is one artist's interpretation," he said, "how an artist expresses his knowledge and thoughts and insights about a young girl" who lived almost 900 years ago. Dorothea was a "virgin and martyr, suffered during the persecution of Diocletian, 6 February 311, at Cae- saria in Cappadocia," according to the Catholic Ency- clopedia. "She was brought before the prefect Sapri- cius, tried, tortured and sentenced to death." On the way to execution a lawyer mocked her: "Bride of Christ, send me some fruits from your bride- groom's garden." So she sent by messenger her head- dress, which was filled with a "heavenly fragrance of roses and fruits." The lawyer converted to Christianity on the spot, was put on the rack and died. The unveiling Sunday will be somewhat informal, with no formal reception planned but plenty of coffee, Saint in garden Island sculptor Woody Candish, left, and the Rev. Harry Parsell, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Annnci- ation, with the church-commissioned sculpture of St. Dorothea. Father Parsell promised. It is open to the public. "I hope people like her," said sculptor Candish. Caregiver support unit sets meeting at Island library The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Sponsored by Meals on Wheels Plus, the group is designed for people caring for an older adult friend or family member with chronic health or memory prob- lems, including Alzheimer's disease. Details are avail- able at 747-4655. THE ISLANDER 0 JAN. 11, 2006 E A-17 Boundary expansion approved by county for Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat Bradenton Beach has received the blessing of Manatee County officials to expand its bound- aries into Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. Manatee County commissioners last week offered no objections to the boundary expansion, but did recommend to the Florida Legislature that the total expansion be limited to "extra-territorial law enforcement powers." Full boundary expansion, as recommended by the county commission, could take place only for those waters to be included in the city's pro- posed mooring field, an area south of the city pier off Bridge Street. The city has been discussing the boundary expansion for several years in order to better enforce marine-related laws in the waters off the city. The city limits currently end at the water's edge. "We will be able to enforce the county's ordi- nance on the water," said City Attorney Ricinda Perry, "but the city cannot enact any of its own." The measure now has to be approved by the Florida Legislature, then the bill signed by Gov. Jeb Bush. The question will then be placed before voters in the form of a charter amendment. 'Basics of Interior Design' course to begin tomorrow A four-Thursday course in "Basics of Interior Design" will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 through Feb. 2 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Island interior designer Bettina Sego will instruct the classes. A room in the home of one of the partici- pants will be chosen as a class design project. Cost is $65 for members of the Center, $70 for nonmembers. Details are available at 778-1908. MOORE'S KP Stone Crab Restaurant S -- f" C IrJ[ THE EBA-ErNIJ OF BROADWA,'. N. LONGrOAT KEY No morning Crabby-Stone Crabs are here Open 7 days a week 1130 am to 9:30 pm For a Long Time 941-383-1748 WINTER HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK 11:30AM 9:30PM Beard~) Invtaio-Sptmbr 00 Top( Restaurant 1s in A eric WINESPECTATOR A f l 1 941778,-6444 18-A J JAN. 11, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Fire district honors The West Manatee Fire and Rescue District held its annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner in Decem- ber and named Paul Hopkins as Firefighter of the Year. Keith Miller was given the Rookie of the Year award. It was also announced that WMFR Inspector Tom Soleau is the recipient of the Inspector of the Year award from the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association. Hurricane Deployment awards went to Battalion Chief Rich Losek and firefighters Nate Bergbom, Dion Niemo and Ben Dillon as part of Manatee County's engine task force to Hancock County, Miss., following Hurricane Katrina. Deputy Chief Brett Pollock received recognition for his deployments to Hurricane Katrina and Wilma as part of a State of Florida Incident Man- agement Team. Also honored with service awards were Capt. Ernie Cave and Niemo for five years service; Firefighter John Stump for 10 years; Battalion Chief Barry Brooks and Lieutenant Rich Jasinski with 15 years each; Battalion Chief Dennis Dotson, 20 years; Deputy Chief Brett Pol- lock, 25.years; and Capt. Steve Pontious, 30 years. Capt. Steve Pontius of West Manatee Fire and . Rescue retired Jan. 7 after : nearly 31 years of service. Pontius began his career in 1975 as a volunteer with the West Side Fire Control District and became afulltime fire- fighter in 1977. Islander . Photos: Jack Elka - .4,~z - Inspector Tom Soleau Firefighter Paul Hopkins Islander Meneley runs 'on her mark' The fifth Manatee River Run, put on by Bradenton Runners Club and its pres- ident Neil Longhurst of Anna Maria on Dec. 31 at Emerson Point Park in Pal- metto, attracted a record 358 finishers. Among them was Island resident Sandy Meneley, who won the Grand Masters (50 and over) division in the 5-mile run in a time of 36:06, breaking her own 2003 course record by 18 sec- onds. Other Island runners were William Huth (29th overall); Norelle Longhurst (second in Women 75 and Up); her grandson Ryan Longhurst, (35th overall, and third in Men 25-29); Erma McMul- len and Paula Termini. Overall winners were Nate Krah of Lakewood Ranch and a student of Bow- doin College, and Mary Ann Prost of St. Petersburg. Nate's win was particu- larly fitting, as he was a 2004 recipient of the Bradenton Runners Club scholar- ship, which the race helps fund. Bradenton Runners Club weekly runs continue each Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Coquina Beach south pavilion (3-6 miles); and Sunday, at 7:30 a.m. from Manatee Public Beach (3-11 miles). Island residents and visitors are invited to join these runs; walkers are welcome at all BRC events. For more information, visit www.bradentonrunnersclub.com, or call Longhurst at 778-1171. Sandy Meneley checks her record course time at the finish of the Dec. 31 Manatee River Run. Capt. Steve Pontious Battalion Chief Dennis 21 The Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals at all 3 75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9- 10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m., from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier. S Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along Pine Avenue, where it turns around. S Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna --6 Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach. S Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the way and at all the stops, "The Islander" 72 sent me! Free MCAT ride guides available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) 81 Islander Info: 941 778 7978 SMCAT: 749-7116 GUL-F .P8 ~~ISC9EI -.l~~1 The Islander A . C D E F G ... H II / ( l ;-;-, THE ISLANDER U ,JAN. 11. 2006 A-19 AME auction sales amount to new school enhancements By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Last call for items from Anna Maria Elementary School's old building, set to be demolished Jan. 16, ended after a four-hour auction Saturday morning. More than 130 people registered to bid on nearly 300 lots of items ranging from student desks to water fountains. Bidding began at 9 a.m. and items were slow to move at first, some going for as little as a $1. Early bidders snagged deals such as 25 chairs for $10, two student desks for $5, and, at one point, auctioneer Mike Holzman offered bidders $1 to take a storage cabinet that was drawing little interest. Later in the day as bidders warmed up, items began fetching higher prices, $110 for wooden teach- er's desks, $300 for a pottery kiln, and one of the high- est priced items of the day, $2,000 for the pirate ship play equipment. Mostly AME parents and community members were among the bidders, but the auction also drew folks from other auction companies, private schools and salvage companies. The first bidding war, you might say, came when Holzman decided to auction off the contents of the classrooms as one lot. Bidding went back and forth between two people, with Mike Walter having the final say at $50. Walter has two sons, Jack and Seth, who attend .AME. The kids just wanted a desk and a map, and ended up with everything from the chairs to the bath- room sink from one of the rooms. When he saw all the chairs, first-grader Seth said a round of musical chairs might be fun. Second-grader Jack had a grander idea resell- ing the extra items online at eBay. Walter did a make a deal to sell some of the items to another bidder, a woman purchasing items for her daughter, who home- schools seven kids. Former AME teacher Joyce Ellis returned to campus to bid on items of sentimental value. She took home her desk. the doorto-her classroom, which while [eachiing she kept decorated with photos and work by her students, and the chalkboards that she formerly used to write welcoming and farewell remarks to her Dee Graham back briefly in pulpit By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Dee Graham is back in town, this time as a minister in the pulpit at Harvey Memorial Community Church. The Rev. Ms. Graham will speak Sunday, Jan. 15, on "Making Difficult Decisions in Difficult Times," which she finds very fitting on two counts: It's Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, and she has been working with African-American ministers in St. Petersburg. Born in Bradenton, she has lived in the area much of her life and in the late 1970s and early '80s worked. on the old Islander with then-publisher Don Moore and then-staffers Bonner Joy and Paul Roat, now of current Islander. She went on to the Starr King School for the Minis- try at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, Calif., and was ordained in 1993. Returning to the.Tampa Bay region, she has been active in the. Interdenomi- national Ministerial Alliance in St. Petersburg, which she describes as an historically African-American group working across racial lines. She is in her final semester for ainaster's degree in journalism at the Uni\ ersir, of South Florida St. Peters- burg. She lives in Pinellas County just out of St. Peters- burg. Harvey Church, on Church Avenue in Bradenton Beach, has been without 'a pastor since the first of the year when the Rev. William Grossman tried to retire but was then called to active duty as senior pastor of four ministries at DeWitt Community'Church in Syracuse, N.Y. -The church is seeking a permanent successor to Grossman, said Scott Crayton, trustee of the congrega- tion. Meanwhile, a series of interim pastors are filling the pulpit. The Rev. John Foulkrod. retired pastor living in Mt. Vernon in Cortez, \\ ill be here Jan. 22 and the Rev. Ste- phen King will coin~ehere an. 29 "frorfi Tampa.. fifth-grade classes since she came to the Island school in 1974. Ellis said it was hard to return to the school and see the items auctioned. A handmade airplane from her room carrying some AME history went to a man from Sarasota Architecture Salvage for only $30. The plane was crafted by the husbands of Ellis and former AME kindergarten teacher Billie Coles. Also at the auction to say goodbye to the old school were Erik Stahr and father Michael. Stahr is a high school senior and attended Anna Maria Elemen- tary during the administrations of past Principals Jim Kronus and Tim Kolbe. He has lived just two blocks from the school his entire life and his father helped create the school's television studio. Stahr was one of the parents to help the students learn to produce their own morning news show, and thought it might be nice to take something.home from the old studio. Erik did manage to win a bid on a desk from the principal's office. "I wanted something and I needed a new desk," he said. Several items will find a new home at Children's Galaxy Preschool in Bradenton, which is owned by Islander Carol Daniel. She and daughter Kristen Terrell managed to pick up several items for their tots, includ- ing the coveted pirate ship from the kindergarten play- ground. The playground equipment was the focus of another bidding war. Bidding started at $1,000. One father , thought the ship would fit well in his backyard where he has built a two-story play area for his kids. Also bidding were Pastor Brian Royer and wife Paula, who wanted to replace the old wood playground pieces at Harvest Chapel Christian Fellowship Church in Bradenton. Daniel outbid both at $2,000 and has until Thursday to relocate the ship. She said she has been pricing brand new play equipment similar to AME's and the average cost is $8,000 to $10,000. A few AME parents came.to the auction looking for specific items. Parent-Teacher Organization Presi- dent Lynda Hicks and her husband brought home some trapezoid tables and chairs for her outdoor playroom. Donna Perez purchased a clock for her family's game room. And Judy Arnold was happy to bring home two wooden chairs from Melanie Moran's kindergarten room for her grandchildren. Some other big ticket items included a pottery kiln, $300 and the cafeteria's milk cooler, $275. Marcia Brockway's desk fetched $105 and the wooden chalk board on wheels used in the auditorium sold for $80. The school board will decide what to do with items that did not sell, according to an auction representative. One lot in particular that did not sell was the pair of marquee signs on Gulf Drive. Also of little interest to bidders were the bricks from.the school entryway. AME Principal Kathy Hayes Workshops to prepare for 3 dances Two dance workshops in preparation for upcoming dances are being offered in January at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Directed at "having fun on the dance floor," they will be led by Robin Rhodes, dance and theater pro- fessional. She will instruct foxtrot, waltz and swing in her "Smooth Dancing" class from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 11, and "Latin Dancing" from 10:30 to noon the following Wednesday, Jan. 18. Fees apply. SThe dances will begin with the Shaman Band with I-ts "Ruic From Sinatra to Aerosmith" starting at 8 pm. Jan. 20. The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual "Sweetheart Ball" Feb. 9 to celebrate the Valentine season. The Dream Classics will return to the Island with their "Little Band With the Big Sound" on March 10. EEEC vacancies Anna Maria's environmental enhancement and education committee has two vacancies on the committee and is looking for volunteers inter- ested in serving the community on the board. Interested parties should attend the commit- tee's 6:45 p.m meeting Jan. 18 at city hall or con- .,t. J y hall at 708-6130. Pre-K bidders Several items from Anna Maria Elementary School will continue to benefit children at Children's Galaxy Pre- :school in Bradenton, which is owned and operated by Islander Carol Daniel and daughter Kristen Terrell. The mother-daughter duo bid on furniture, learning equipment and the pirate ship playground. Daniel said she has been pricing playground equipment for her pre- school and was thrilled to outbid two others for the school's pirate ship. She also purchased for $10 some child development equipment, shown here, with posters, puppets and role play scenarios worth about $500 new. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan told the auctioneer she would personally:take charge of the bricks and stated she would work with the PTO to come up with a plan to offer them to parents and others for whom they might hold sentimental value. 'Year of New Beginnings' brunch set by Baptists The Island Baptist Church's REAL Women minis- try will have a "Year of New Beginnings" brunch from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. It will be in the church's fellowship hall, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. REAL is the acronym for Refined, Enlightened. Accepted and Loved women. Robbie Leech will be the principal speaker and Sarah Moir will be vocalist. Also on the program will be an AMI West fashion show "with compliments of 'the little salon,'" said a spokeswoman. Reservations may be made and further information obtained by calling 778-0719. Anna Maria Elementary menu Monday, Jan. 16 S Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Tuesday, Jan. 17 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit SLunch: Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Muffin and Yogurt Plate, Steamed Carrots, Chips, Fresh I. Veggies with Dip, Peaches Wednesday, Jan. 18 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Bagel, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Nachos with Meat and Cheese or Trout Melt Sandwich, Spanish Rice, Winter Mix Veg- I tables, Sliced Pears . Thursday, Jan. 19 Breakfast: Fresh Baked Muffin, Cereal, Toast, | Super Donut, Fruit Lunch: Student Planned Menu * Friday, Nov. 18 Breakfast: Pancakes, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, | Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Hot Dog, Corn, Caesar Salad, Juice Bar Juice and milk are served with every meal. * ... / .: ,' / ',x . . 20-A M JAN. 11, 2006 T THE ISLANDER /w tu martin geac mesort 3 Days Only am-4pm an. 13-15 Call Gail for your appointment today SAIL J. STERLING, REALTOR SALEs AsSOCIATE RE/MAX Gulfstream Island Office www.gailjsterling.com If you want a SALE! CALL GAIL! IOffite 94 1 778-7777 ' r; I Anna Maria, Tie Island Wecome to new Anna Maria Elementary School 7z &U.~4 Rhyming rules Along with a new school come some updated rules. Anna Maria Elementary School Guidance Counselor Cindi Harrison introduced upper class students to the second story, which houses third- through fifth-grade classrooms. Some of the student rules include "Walk the line every time," indicating students must follow white lines on the hall floor, a good way to keep from getting lost. "Keep it neat, no hands and feet," refers to not touching the walls, and "Hold the railing so you don't go sailing," which is for safety on the the stairs. Islander Photo: Damon Presswood tI` Lunchroom hub The new cafeteria is a hub for school activities. It's a gathering place in the morning for students before heading to class. Until the path is. cleared for the main entrance to the school, the double doors adjacent to the cafeteria serve as the main entrance. The picnic tables from the old patio area have been relocated to the front of the cafeteria for outdoor dining. Islander Photo: Damon Presswood Orderly chaos prevailed outside the new AME on the first day back from winter break and first day in the new building - as students and par- ents looked to find where to go. Principal Kathy Hayes directs "traffic" on the left. Islander Photo: Else Hellem-Brusso Students are told to "walk the line in the hallways of the new AME. Islander Photo: Else Hellem-Brusso "'-, . Carly Carlsward, left rear, and students in their new first-grade classroom. Islander Photo: Else Hellem-Brusso B :; g 1-- ; -; --- saP! ~Ua- o P.-t r:7 2-B U JAN. 11. 20060 THE ISLANDER Manatee death toll awful; current problems? 2005 was a deadly year for manatees off Florida's coasts. And some people are blaming the death toll in part on Hurricane Katrina. A total of 396 manatees died in Florida's waters last year, the second-worst year since mortalities have been recorded. Red tide was suspected in at least 81 deaths, while boaters killed another 80, up from a decline of boat-manatee deaths for the two years prior. And Katrina's impact? It seems that law enforcement officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission went to Mississippi and Louisiana to aid in relief efforts after the storm made landfall. With a dearth of about 100 officers, errant boaters here were left without any oversight, and speeding boats struck and killed more manatees as a result. Jeez, does it take a water cop looming over one's shoulder to keep a boater from speeding through mana- tee waters? I guess so.. It was in 1996 that manatee deaths spiked since record-keeping began in 1974, when 415 sea cows died. That year also saw a high incidence of red tide off the coast, and 149 succumbed to the toxic brew that the algae produced. To help bring the numbers into per- spective, there were only four manatee deaths attributed to red tide in 2004, versus 2005's 81. The red tide mortality figures could also climb as some of the 105 "undetermined" deaths of manatees are further studied, according to the St. Petersburg Times. There are an estimated 3,000-plus manatees pad- dling around the waters off Florida, and the next aerial manatee census is expected, to take place later this month. Red tide anniversary We're past the one-year mark of the latest red tide outbreak that has plagued Southwest Florida. Reports last Friday indicated low readings off New Pass in Sarasota, a moderate reading off Pinellas County in the Gulf of Mexico, and patchy reports elsewhere, none of any real note. Is it still out there? Sure, it is always lurking in the. background. Can the algae bloom again? Sure. What causes the blooms? Dunno for certain. When, or if, red tide returns is one of those wait- and-see elements that makes living on the edge of a big body of water so interesting. It's like waiting for that Category 5 toxic plume to hit you know it will someday, you just don't know when. Ocean current change = dramatic climate change? Here's another one of those bad sensationalized Chicken barbecue scheduled The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron's sixth annual chicken barbecue will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the squadron quar- ters, 1200 71st St., Bradenton. Cost is $6 per person and carryout will be available. Details may be obtained at 778-8408. TV weather movies: Global warming spurs melting of the polar ice caps. The inrush of freshwater into the world's oceans warms the seas, causes a shift in the currents and, instead of the nice warm water flowing via the Gulf Stream to moderate western Europe, icy water flows in its place and the region is plunged into an ice age. According to the journal Nature, scientists have found that something similar to the sci-fi scenario did take place about 55 million years ago, according to fossil records just uncovered. Apparently, way back then, ocean temperatures shot up by something like 8 degrees Celsius. It is pos- tulated to have been spurred by the warming of the planet. Most deepwater ocean currents travel from south to north, from the warm equator to the chilly poles. The cold water is generally more saline that the warmer waters. Apparently, there is some evidence that when the cold water surfaces by the ice caps, and runs into fresher water, it warms. Enough warming, and the traditional south-to-north flow can flip, with globally disastrous results. The evidence is indicated in microscopic critter analysis that has been taken from deep core samples in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans by a team of scien- tists. As Nature described the shift: "Perhaps most remarkable is how abrupt the changes were. 'The switch in circulation took just a few thousand years,' said one researcher, 'but then it took 100,000 years to revert. So if the ocean flips on us we may be living with that change for a long, long time. It's sort of ,frightening.'" Another frightening thing about all this current current change is that there are definite signs that indi- cate that the seas are indeed warming, the ice caps are indeed melting, but the degree of warmth or melt is not yet known to be sufficient to cause the currents to flip. Still cruising My buddy Stan Zimmerman is again offering his "Cruising (with) Class" course at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, and any sailors or any boaters, for that matter should give some thought to attending. Itis free, after all. The course has begun and will continue through February at.7 p.m. Monday nights. It's geared for the novice or the experienced waterperson and offers some good tips that Stan has learned the hard way after spending three decades on sailboats. WAVES BOAT & SOCIAL CLUB FREE DINNER with tourS SCertified Full .utoirntve Repaoir "' 5333 Gulf Drive Hoirres Beoch 779-0487 [at the corner of'Gulf and Marina Drive] Topics include local weather and currents, coastal navigation without electronics, cooking and provision- ing, safe anchoring, simplified sail handling, stormy weather tactics, useful gunkhole anchorages along this coast and useful knots cruising sailors should know. As Stan puts it, "Even old salts can learn some- thing new and new salts certainly will benefit from the instructor's trial-and-error lessons of 30 years along this coast. You are expected to take notes, so bring paper and pencil, as well as 6-foot hank of line to practice your knots." The class is held on the Squadron porch in Ken Thompson Park, east of Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island in Sarasota, which is just across the bridge from Longboat Key. Sandscript factoid This is without question the worst clean joke I've heard in years. Thanks, Doris Silverthor, for inflicting it upon us all. A frog walks into a bank and approaches the loan officer. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. "Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday." Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's OK, he knows the bank manager. Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral. The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed. Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says, "There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral." She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what in the world is this?" The bank manager looks back at her and says ... "It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old man's a Rolling Stone." You're singing it, aren't you? Yeah, I know you are. Horseshoe history sought Former Island resident William Bartlett Sr. is looking for information on the history of horseshoe playing as an organized activity in Anna Maria. He's looking for Island residents both former and present who may have first-hand accounts from friends or relatives of horseshoe playing as a gathering of family and friends. He's also looking for any photographs of people playing horseshoes. Anyone with information is asked to call Bartlett at 794-3736 or e-mail him at yobillybob@earthlink.net. UN E PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! S*24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED Accounting Services Payroll & Payroll Taxes Financial Statements Income Tax Preparation Condo Associations Bank Reconciliations Ben Cooper and Associates Inc. BEN COOPER, E.A. KAREN COOPER 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 (941)778-6118 Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 Fax:(941)778-6230 (Located across from Publix) benacooper@aol.com ( FISHING LICENSES LIVE & FROZEN BAIT TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS .. *PENN* SHIMANO*ST CROIX 'Everyting You Need for Florida Fishing/ THE ISLANDER JAN. 11. 2005 B1-3 Cold weather puts chill on inshore fishing, offshore still great By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing has been a little slow of late for backwater fishers, what with the cold fronts. Sheepshead, redfish and a few trout are being brought back to the dock, but other species seem to be hunkered down to avoid the cold. Try afternoon fishing when the water warms a bit for a better catch. Offshore action for grouper and snapper appears to be unaffected by the chill, with excellent catches of grouper and snapper coming out of the Gulf of Mexico in water depths of 50 to 100 feet. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez said he found fishing action to be good over the holidays. "Most of the action on Manatee County waters consisted of sheepshead, scattered reds, snook, trout, pompano and bluefish," he said. "Live shrimp accounted for a lot of the suc- cess but artificial jigs and soft-bodied lures did the trick as well." Capt. Zach said the weekend cold front will probably suppress good fishing for a few days, but things should bounce back after the chill is gone. He's fishing mostly in Anna Maria Sound, Palma Sola Bay and North Sarasota Bay, with the heavily structured areas proving to be the most productive. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's catching lots of trout using artificial bait, mostly Exudes or DOAs. He's also catching some redfish around the docks in Terra Ceia Bay on shrimp. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said grouper action in the Gulf is still excellent in 50 to 100 feet of water, with gags being an especially good bet right now. Snapper fishing is excellent as well, with some fish tipping the scales at better than 5 pounds. Backwater action for sheepshead is the best it can get, and Bill said he's also heard reports of good-sized red- fish being caught near the Island docks. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's been putting his charters onto lots of large gag grouper, limits of snapper mangrove, yellowtail and lane with some, porgies and even a 5-foot blacktip shark. We had a great trip with Dave Spencer, Karen Sommerland, Steve Pearce, Trevor Widick, David Cobb and special guest Capt. Mike Heistand a few weeks ago, and "there was a lot of pressure to perform and catch fish with Capt. Mike," Capt. Larry said. "We started catching big gag grou- Charter Boat (!"MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing e Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed DEEP SEA FISHING .. Sailing Daily from Annie's ......Bait & Tackle "a. ^." ..-. .. 75' SEA FOX ,-M For Reservations Call-W9Wi795 1930 Good catch! From left are Steve Pearce, Karen Som- merland, David Cobb and Dave Spencer with their catch after a day on the water with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. per with an intense bite. When the gags slowed up in the morning, we moved and started catching lots of large mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper and some more grouper." By the way, Capt. Larry will be at Boat- ers World near DeSoto Square Mall at 7 p.m. Jan. 24, teaching a seminar on grouper and snapper techniques and other offshore fishing tricks. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said sheepshead were the No. 1 catch for pier anglers last week, and about the only species that made it to the dock. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said sheepies were the best bet for his pier fishers last week, too, and he suggested that shrimp, sand fleas or blood- worms work the best as bait for the bigger catches. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's seeing a lot of mangrove snapper coming in from around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge ship channel. There are some black drum being caught in the Man- atee River, he said, and some really big snook are hanging around the dock but they don't seem to be hungry. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Painting Cleana:ing Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured trout coming off the seagrass flats near or in the sandy holes during the day. Early mornings and in the eve- nings, the best action seems to come from deeper water for the bigger fish. Sheepshead are still coming on strong by any of the docks in Anna Maria Sound. At Skyway Bait & Tackle, reports include a few redfish catches in the backwaters. Try waiting until the afternoon to go out, since the water tends to warm a bit more then and the fish get a little hungrier. Good catches are coming in near the oyster beds in Terra Ceia Bay, using shrimp as bait. There are also lots of sheeps- head being caught by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. On my boat Magic, we've been catching lots of sheepshead, a few redfish and mangrove snapper to 16 inches in length by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 779-9607 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news @ islander org. bnna a3orio Moon Date AM HIGH AM Jii II 4 _".. 1n I -- s jan FNFMJn 14 f i, 1 II 4( p- 2 I - S an 1- ,-, I- 1 _' 2 -4 J nlr 1. 1 1 I I,,5 /slonY39Ji3es PM HIGH 1u 11 2 .7 I I LOW - FISH TALES WELCOME We'd love to hearyour fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes each. 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The Center has basketball action in five age groups, with an instructional division for the young- est players ages 5 to 7. There are no scores or stand- ings kept in the Instructional Division, which focuses on learning fundamentals and having fun. Division I (ages 12-14), Division II (ages 10-11), Divi- sion III (ages 8-9) and the Premier Division (ages 14-17) are competitive leagues with all teams vying for first-place position and trophies. In Division II basketball action, Island Family Physi- cians overcame a cold-shooting first half to defeat the Sun House Restaurant 28-16 on Jan. 7 at the Center. Both the Sun House and Island Family Physicians struggled with shoots in the first half and the largest lead was two points until a steal and a layup by Heather Dearlove gave IFP a 10-7 lead -which it took into half time. IFP coach Keith Dearlove passed on the normal halftime talk and instead had his players work on their shooting during the intermission. It must have worked as IFP went on a 6-0 run to open the second half. Dearlove opened the second-half, scoring with a 15-foot jumper along the baseline. She followed with two more points by backing her defender going down to the basket before hitting a turn-around bank shot for a 14-7 lead. A steal and a layup by Dear- love opened up a 16-7 lead before Grant Bower broke -through for the Sun House with an offensive rebound putback to pull to within 16-9. Becca Butler answered right back with an offen- sive rebound and a layup of her own to restore IFP's nine-point lead. IFP continued to pour it on, opening up a 26-9 lead when Stephanie Purnell scored down low with 2:12 left to play. That's when the Sun House's Glenn Bower got hot. He banked in a shot from 12 feet to pull the Sun House to 26-11, but Daniel Pimental grabbed an offen- sive rebound and alertly passed it back to IFP teammate Butler, who banked in a shot for a 28-11 lead. Glenn Bower answered with a 15-footer with 50 seconds left to play and then hit a three-pointer just before the buzzer sounded to end the game with IFP on top by a 28-16 score. Dearlove led IFP with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Butler added 10 points and six rebounds. Purnell finished with seven rebounds to go along with her two points in the victory. Glenn Bower led the Sun House with 11 points and five rebounds, while Grant Bower added three points and Kalif Mora finished with two points in the loss. More Division II action Saleaway Cruises held Harcom Corp. scoreless in ONE BLOCK FROM BEACHES :ANSHOPPING 3 Nicely upgraded 4BR/2BA!witlifo6-r-car garage. Huge lot with room for pool. MLS# 513452. 5895,000. Call Lisa Helmer at (941) 720-4704 *' lM/ KvGulfstream IqYr IV I Realty Hailey Dearlove drives to the basket as KalifMora defends during Island Family Physicians'28-16 victory over the Sun House. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy Wilson each scored two points to complete the Duncan scoring. Harcorn received two points apiece from Patrick Edwards, Sheldon Phillips and Emily White in the loss. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Anna Maria Island Community Center basketball schedule Premier (ages 14-17) Jan. 11 8 p.m. West Coast vs. IRE Jan. 14 12 p.m. Publix vs. IRE Jan. 14 1 p.m. West Coast vs. Glass & Screen Jan. 16 8 p.m. IRE vs. Glass & Screen Glenn Bower receives a pass on a fast break as Hailey Dearlove defends during Division II basket- ball action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center the second and third quarters as it jumped out to a big 16-7 lead before barely holding on for a 19-18 victory on Jan. 7. Kelly Guerin led Saleaway with eight points and Travis Belsito added six points to the victory. Wyatt Hoffman played a major role in the Saleaway victory by scoring three of his five points in the pivotal fourth quarter. Jerry Mayer led Harcorn with six points, while Sheldon Phillips and Stephanie Schenk each added five points. Patrick Edwards completed the Harcorn scoring with two points in the loss. Duncan Real Estate foreclosed on Harcorn Corp. with a 13-6 victory on Jan. 6 in Division II basket- ball. Duncan rode a balanced offense that saw five different players score, led by Savannah Schield's four points. Molly McDonough chipped in with three points, while Kayla Aritt, Jake Rappe and Taylor LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. S1st and 2nd mortgages. SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 -, "502 72nd Street Holmes Beach Division I (ages 12-13) Jan. 12 8 p.m. Jan. 13 7 p.m. Jan. 13 8 p.m. Jan. 16 6 p.m. Jan. 16 7 p.m. Division II (ages 10-11 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Division Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 A&E vs. Danziger A&E vs. Homes Paradise vs. Observer A&E vs. Observer Paradise vs. Homes ) 7 p.m. Duncan vs. Sun House 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. III (ages 8-9) 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Instructional Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Duncan vs. Saleaway Saleaway vs. Harcorn Sun House vs. Physicians Sun House vs. Saleaway Dips vs. Kumon Jessie's vs. Kumon Bistros vs. Dips Dips vs. Jessie's League (ages 5-7) 6 p.m. Oyster Bar vs. Oden-Hardy 6 p.m. Ross Dev. vs. ReMax 4 p.m. Ross Dev. vs. Oyster Bar 5 p.m. Oden-Hardy vs. LPAC 6 p.m. Oyster Bar vs. LPAC Brand new! Move in now! No long construction wait. Beautifully appointed large 2BR on lake near pool. $347,000. Call Bobye Chasey, Chasey Realty. 941-713-1277 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Division III action Johnny Mattay scored five points to lead all scor- ers during Dips Ice Cream's 9-0 victory over Jessie's Island Store on Jan. 7 in Division III basketball action. Phillip Dudevoire and Brendan Galagher each added two points in the victory for Dips. Neil Carper exploded for 12 points to lead Kumon past the Bistros 13-9 on Jan. 7. Sam Azmi completed the scoring for Kumon with one point. Luke Shack- elford scored nine points to lead the Bistros scoring efforts in the loss. Jacob Blue, Billy Eddy, Bo Gurskis and Josh Zawistoski each scored two points to lead Jessie's Island Store past Kumon with the score 8-2 on Jan. 5. Madison Driscoll led Kumon with two points in the loss. Premier Division heats up court Island Real Estate doubled up on Anna Maria Glass & Screen 50-25 on Jan. 7 in Premier Division basketball action in the Center league behind a bal- anced scoring attack that saw every player score. David Buck scored 13 points and pulled down five rebounds, while Zach Schield added 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead IRE. Grant Lukitch added eight points and six assists for Island Real Estate, which also received seven points from Jacob Shubring in the vic- tory. Franklin Moore scored 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead Glass & Screen. Luis Leon added eight points and eight rebounds for Glass & Screen, which also received three points from Corbin Kitchen and two points apiece from Breann Richard- son and Ben Valdivieso in the loss. West Coast 45, Publix 43 Matt McDonough scored 19 points, including going 6-for-6 from the foul line in the pivotal fourth quarter to lead West Coast Air, Conditioning past Publix 45-43 on Jan. 7. Kevin Grunke added 10 points and six rebounds, while Whitney Bauer and Al Barrett both finished with six points and two rebounds in the victory. Tyler Bekkerus led Publix with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Mike Wallen added 13 points and four boards in the loss. Latitude 27 property Managemcnt, LL.C Our family serving your family CHARTING NEW LEVELS OF SERVICE Annuals Seasonals 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941.387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com Division I play Brandon Gangler scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Homes of Distinction past Dan- ziger Allergy & Sinus 42-34 in Division I basketball action on Jan. 6. Ally Titsworth added 14 points, includ- ing a pair of three-pointers and Blake Wilson scored eight points to contribute to the Homes of Distinction victory. Danziger Allergy & Sinus was led by Garrett Secor, who led all players with 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Chris Callahan added six points and Sarah Howard scored two points in the loss. Justin Dearlove had 12 points, seven assists and four rebounds to lead A Paradise Realty past Air & Energy by a 38-18 score on Jan. 6. David Landesberg added 10 points for A Paradise, which also received. eight points and 10 rebounds from Jordan. Sebastiano in the victory. Matt Bauer led A&E with 10 points, while Jason Rappe scored four points and pulled down five rebounds in the loss. Garrett Secor scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead] Dan z iCec Allergy & Sinus past Long- boaat Observer 24-2- on Jan. 5 Chn: Callahan and Kelly Dodson each scored four points and Sarah Howard added two points to complete the scoring in EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME ON DEEP CANAL IN HOLMES BEACH Complete quality renovation includes new master suite addition, private bath and lanai. Laundry room, three guest bedrooms and bath, large closets, large living room, kitchen and family room. Tile floors. New roof and air conditioning. Attached 2.5-car garage, 10,000 Ib, boat lift, plus wave-runner davit, Total under roof, 3,179 sf. Wrap-around driveway, underground irrigation system, mature landscaping, room for a pool, $1,195,000, No agents. (313) 550-0862, SReal Estate Agents For Today's Market * .... ...o:-.--.--,- ~..-.:", _ 1 ,. -, f-: ,**." i ",',f' *.^ ^ ,," ^ .' t DUPLEX FOR SALE S. . . ." 3/2 & 1/1 .Walk to Beach or shopping. Located on quiet street with beautiful landscaping and an updated exterior. Lots of curb appeal. Tile throughout both units and updated bathrooms. Great investment. New air handler in 3BR. $615,000. Principals only, call (813) 760-1998 (941) 807-5626 (941) 735-5375. 2511 Avenue C Perfect duplex for investors or live in one yourself. One block from beach, two blocks from bay. The west unit is 2BR/2BA, the east unit is 3BR/2BA. Built to 1996 hurricane standards. Great storage on ground floor. Offered at $749,900. *A"" -Palms 9, Phi.l t_ t ia n Realty M aggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1358 Jo 941-587-9156 lhaggea n-11-7Tej-988e w vew hutteranuCrutstei n. com THE ISLANI)ER JAN. 11, 2005 1 B-5 Kalif Mora leads the fast break for his Sun House S1. basketball team during -. Division II basketball action at N.' 4' the Anna SMaria 4 Island SCom- munity Center the Danziger victory. Forest Schield's 13 points and 10 points from Kyle Aritt paced Observer in the loss. Anna Maria pit news Adin Shank and Norm Good defeated the team of John Johnson and Bob Lee by a 21-12 score to win the first horseshoe competition of the year on Jan. 4. Shank and Good advanced to the finals by defeat- ing Charlie Apuzzo and Rod Bussey 21-12. The other semifinal saw Johnson and Lee defeat Jay Disbrow and Art Kingstead 21-9 in a match that saw at least 15 ring- ers between the two teams. Adin Shank and Steve Doyle defeated Art Kings- tad and George Landritus 21-16 in a very exciting final on the last day of the year. All of the players stayed for the final match to cheer on the 83-year-old Landritus, who played magnificently all morning. W t Di 0 I- I 213 70th Street $839,000 3BR/2BA, steps to Gulf, pool. 6300 Flotilla Drive $359,000 Shell Point condo, 2BR/2BA, carport. 503 Sanderling Circle $395,000 Perico Bay Club 2BR/2BA, lakefront. 6701 12th Ave.W. $279,900 Village Green, 2BR/2BA. 6400 Flotilla Drive $499,000 WestBay Point, 2BR/2BA, ground level. 511 74th St. $899,000 4BR/2BA, 40x20 pool, dock and lift. 621 Key Royale Drive $1,899,000 3BR/2BA, on Tampa Bay, best view! 4107 Royal Palm Drive $699,000 2BR/2BA, dock, lift, no bridge, beautiful. 625 Emerald Lane $859,000 2BR/2BA, pool, dock, good boat water. 5804 Marina Drive $2,300,000 Across from City Hall, Zoned C-3 6-B J JAN. 11. 2006 U THE ISLANDER s2sl d Biz By Rick Catlin Ten years of sunshine Nicole Heslop was a successful real estate broker on Anna Maria Island a little more than 10 years ago when she decided to quit smoking. She took up gardening to keep her hands busy and used to buy all her supplies and plants at Everything Under the Sun Garden Center at 5704 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. One day, she walked into the store and found the owner putting up a "for sale" sign. "I remember thinking, 'What am I going to do with my hands if the store closes?'" Luckily, husband Jon Westergard was a professional landscaper and it didn't take much for her to convince him that the two of them should go into business together by buying the store. "It was the coldest day of the year when we took over," remembered Nicole. "We had to cover up all the plants to keep them from freezing. We wondered if we were going to survive that night, but it's been uphill since then. Here comes the sun Jon Westergard and Nicole Heslop will celebrate their 10th anniversary this week as owners of Everything Under the Sun at 5704 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. Traveling fun Fantasy Travel of Cortez held its Second Annual Travel Show Nov. 30 at the Elk's Lodge #1511 in Bradenton. More than 30 vendors participated and guests enjoyed refreshments, door prizes and a day of travel specials. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Ti -' I 1k jFHu~4ELSAIiblDEF Islander Photo: Rick Catlin We're still here, still married and still working together." And Everything Under the Sun lives up to its name. Jon handles the professional land- scaping side of the business, while Nicole takes care of everything from plants and flowers including freshly cut stems to Mexican pottery, Tiki furniture, wrought-iron decorations and the fresh fruit and juice bar.. "You name it and we have it," beamed Nicole. They also offer fresh citrus and juices during the winter season by driv- ing to Mixon Farms during the week to pick up fresh products. "We like the fruits and juices because there was no reason for our Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .* ~ .= _, . 'v - .i~..J '1 ENJOY FULL PANORAMIC VIEWS of beautiful Terra Ceia Bay. 2BR/2BA condo in a gated golf course community that offers a Clubhouse, exercise room, heated pool/ spa, tennis & fishing pier.$365,000. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 515197 3 *t . J . ENJOY INCREDIBLE CANAL TO BAY VIEWS from this 2BR condo, which comes with a boat slip on deep, sailboat water with no bridges to bay. $459,000. Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278. 518374 :...^W, . ENJOY THE ULTIMATE FLORIDA LIFE- STYLE in this beautiful maintenance free 2BR patio home! Open floor plan. fire- place, private pool in a courtyard set- ting. $399,900. Lisa Creech, 748-6300 or 228-8712. 513561 TIDY ISLAND TOWNHOME with extended glass conservatory. Unique Sarasota Bay waterfront community w/24 hr. gated entry, lush nature preserve, pool and tennis. $749,000. Ruth Lawler, 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler, 586-8257.508295 BEACH VIEW OF MANATEE. Very well priced elevated 2BR condo with new tile, tastefully deco- rated. Overlooking the pool and area to relax. Very close to the beach and shopping. Great value. $529,900.748-6300. Chuck West 374-3211.514355 WILDEWOOD SPRINGS. 1550 Model w/a wonderful backyard courtyard w/its own sprinkler system. This open floor plan has 2BRs, brand new carpet and paint. Add your own personal touches with some updating. $259,900. Debbie Capobianco 748-6300 or 704-2394.518989 SPRING LAKES. This ground floor 1BR is rarely available. Designertouches through out new wood laminate floors, fantastic view of pool and greenbelt. Greatforfull time residence, winter retreat or investor. Hurry, this wont last. $199,999. Debbie Capobianco, 748-6300 or 704-2394.515807 OLDE WESTFIELD. Classic 1920's Spanish home, hardwood floorsthrough out Large comer lot. Spacious rooms, wood burning fireplace, arched opening between main rooms. Fenced side and rearyards. Neighborhood charm abounds in this West Bradenton location. $259,000. 748-6300. Ruth Lawler, 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler, 586-8257.516828 HISTORIC WARES CREEK. Captivating classic bungalow is sure to appeal to the romantic lover of the vintage era. Exquisite condition, professionally restored wood floors. Large 36 x 10 deck overlooks lush rear yard. Wood burning fireplace. $299,000.748-6300 Ruth Lawler 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler 586-8257.518249 HISTORIC WARES CREEK AREA. Charming cira 1924 home.3BR, 2 Story home on comer lot w/fruit trees. Features hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, newer appliances and endless possibilities! $319,000. Patty Brooks 748-6300 or 545-1194.514462 WHITNEY MEADOWS. This gorgeous 2004 3BR home is conveniently located near 1-75 and the Ellenton Outlet Mall. Come enjoy pristine lake views from your magnificenttiled lanai. Don't let this one get away. $385,900. Ryan Carbery 748-6300 or 7447587. 517950 R^ EAL ESTATE SOF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com NEW LISTINGS 802 Audubon Drive 1BR/1BA Great views $315,000. 503 Sanderling Circle 2BR/2BA, nice villa $395,000. 1265 Spoonbill Landing 2BR/2BA lakefront. $399,000. 886 Waterside Lane 2BR/2BA lakefront, furnished. $459,000. 1227 Edgewater Circle 2BR/2BA bayfront, model. Furnished. $470,000. and more My newest renco islna iisnng 1133a renrco Isles Lircie Exciting, single family home. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage. Large, heated pool and spa, inviting front porch, in home owners association club house, exercise room, tennis, pool, club room. Only $524,000. customers to drive all the way out east to get those things. We get them real early in the morning so everything is fresh," Nicole said. She'll also have fresh strawberries within a few weeks, as soon as the har- vest season starts. "It's been a great 10 years," said Jon. "We're Holmes Beach residents and we're happy to still be here. We'd hate to have to leave the Island." For more information on Every- thing Under the Sun, call 778-4441. JavaMoon is here Island residents William and Maritza Aleman and daughters Chris- PLEASE SEE JAVAMOON, NEXT PAGE FOR SALE BY OWNER Anna Maria Duplex This turnkey-furnished ground floor duplex in the City of Anna Maria is an easy walk to the beach. Situated on quiet streets and built back to back, each of these well-landscaped apartments has terrazzo floors, two large bedrooms with a full bath and a separate drive- way from different streets. With a great rental history they make a good investment. Up to 50 percent owner financing available. Asking $799,900. (941) 778-4745. Principals only. VW W:-IS0-c"- N E _. ORG Gail Taitewiler Top Producing Realtor 941-705-0227 Toll Free 1-866-587-8559 SGailTuteRE@aol.com NEW LISTING! Upstairs condo with views of the Gulf and bay. Relax in bayside pool, chat with friends at the bayfront park or walk just a few steps to the beach. No age restrictions. Just $339,900. NEW LISTING-GOLF COMMUNITY: Beautifully upgraded and turnkey-furnished ground floor condo at Ironwood. Golf, tennis, pools and more. Just five minutes to the beach. Only $155,000. LONGBOAT KEY BEACH FRONT: One of the best views! Many upgrades and furnished beautifully. Tennis and heated pool. $819,000. VILLA SOFIA: Almost new 3BR/3BA Spanish Mediterranean home just steps to the beach with a private pool. $80,000 per year in rental income. $1,400,000. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: Elevated Key West-style townhomes in north Holmes Beach with community pool and two-car garages. From $635-673,000. THIS IS THE LIFE! Turnkey-furnished 2BR condo with Gulf views from the porch. Updated and four month rental in place. Heated pool, fishing pier, beach, clubhouse. $349,900. PANORAMIC GULF AND BAY VIEWS: Sixth floor Gulffront end unit, magnificently upgraded Garage included. Heated pool, club- house, tennis. $684,900. S3224 EAST BAY DRIVE HOLMES BEACH Island Biz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 tina and Amanda recently celebrated the grand opening of JavaMoon Coffee at 3409 Cortez Road W. in Bradenton. The store offers the highest qual- ity coffee and tea, including organically grown, along with Cuban espressos, smoothies and a family atmosphere. JavaMoon will also showcase the work of local artists and host a Java- Moon Nights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 13, where the sounds of live Latin jazz and poetry will pro- vide a relaxing evening. Painters, writ- ers, photographers, filmmakers, come- dians, poets, musicians and dancers are invited to the open microphone ses- sion. For further information on Java- Moon call 375-2656. Richard's recipe contest Richard's Whole Foods at 5344 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach is pub- lishing a recipe book with all profits from the sale of the book donated to All Faith's Food Bank, which distrib- utes food to the needy in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The book will contain favorite reci- pes from Island residents and the only requirement for someone. to enter a recipe for inclusion in the book is that at least half the ingredients must be avail- able at Richard's. Entry forms may be picked up at Richard's or downloaded at www.richardwholefoods.com. For more information, call Karen or service, an anniversary, a new hire, Abbattista at 377-6266, ext. 5. or an award-winning staff member? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your yoe to, 7708-9392 or p-mail usa nt Realty raves Gulf-Bay Realty at 5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach has .named Heather and Jennifer Absten as its top listing and selling agents respectively for Decem- ber. Island Real Estate at 6101 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach honored Alan Galletto as its top listing agent for December, while John van Zandt received the top sales agent award for the most closings during the Month. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Long- boat Key? How about a new product news @ islander org. Island real estate sales 510 Bayview Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 2,124 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1972 on a 75x120 lot was sold 12/20/05, Lepley to Gilbert for $900,000. 503 83rd St., Holmes Beach,.a 1,296 sfla / 2,273 sfur 3bed/2bath/lcar canal- front home built in 1973 on a 90x109 lot was sold 12/20/05, Maxwell to Beer for $810,000; list $815,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 223, Club Bamboo South, Bradenton Beach, a 450 THE ISLANDER ,JAN. 11. 2005 U B-7 Featured sale: This canalfront pool home at 510 Bayview Drive, S Holmes Beach, sold in October 2002 .for $420,000 and December 2005 for $900,000, amounting to a 114 percent increase in three years. The cost Super square foot is $763. Islander Photo: Jesse Bris- son sfur studio condo was sold 12/19/05, S and S Beach Properties LLC to Kent for $495,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 119, Club Bamboo South, Bradenton Beach, a 430 sfur studio condo was sold 12/22/05, S and S Beach Properties LLC to Mercan- detti for $462,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 117, Club Bamboo South, Bradenton Beach, a 430 sfur studio condo was sold 12/22/05, S and S Beach Properties LLC to Terry for $495,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach, can be reached at (941) 713-4755 direct, or at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate trans- actions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2006. k' Blhl-Bay Realt y 5309 Gf 2inve /of WIm Maria h - 1 78-124h4 ', 81. ea4ac, F4 S4217 NORTH BEACH VALENCIA VILLAGE GARDEN Immaculate 2BR/2B Renovated ground floor open and airy Norteh .: end unit with great views Beach Village condo. of El Conquistador gol0 Largest froor plan at ': course! Turnkeyfurnished, over 1,500 st under air ready for you to move in. and over 2,000 under Shows beautifully Close to root! Great location, beaches & IMG Academy. heated pool, two-car Private open courtyard, and garage, hurricane Shul- .* lanai, walk 1o the pool & ters and a great potential spa. Florida living at it's for rentals. $675,000 best. $299,900 Call Jesse Brisson Broker A.ociate. GRI 19411713-4755 REACTORS BRADENTON LOCATION: 2BR/2BA home. Fenced yard, new roof 2003. Quiet neighborhood. $249,000, Please call Zee Catanese, Broker Associate, (941) 742-0148 evenings or Smith Realtors, (941) 778-0777. 5910 MaiinaDrive *Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals-778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com Reputation- Resources- Results ," .~,,*',, "[ . :.':" -, ,"' .... "7 A '. Island Paradise Directly on the Gulf Island Paradise Directly on the Gulf of Mexico 2BR/1.5BA furnished unit. of Mexico Beautiful2BR/1.5BA turnkey Kitchen and bath rooms have been furnished end unitwith direct"Gulf Front totally renovated.To many upgrades and Views". Heated pool and gorgeous sun- amenities to mention them all here. Call sets. Call for your showing. Offered at for your showing. Offered at $950,000. $849,000. Safes oRentafs Property Mana cement COLDWELL BANKER .- 'Team Pinnacle 877-469-4753 S teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com PatPalmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.com John Luchkowec a se Rea ty 778--480 -- J~i~ ~"T M Welometo Pra ise' Hundreds of1%Propertiesto ChooeFro 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 prop- erty. $579,000. Call Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. NEW TOWNHOME Very spacious 3BR/2BA with two-car garage. Town- home recently built. $749,000. Quentin Talbert, 778-4800. IDEAL LOCATION Elevated and updated duplex. 2BR/2BA each side, short stroll to the beach: Tons of storage and charming outdoor living space. $619,000. Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. llI' i i ll 1, 111 ,, i 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Direct Gulffront, great value. 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished. Pool front, elevator, nicely furnished. Pristine Gulffront complex. $989,000. Lynn Hostetler, 778-4800. HOLMES BEACH LOT Heavy wooded lot. Least expensive on the Island. Build your home just steps from the beach. Look for sign. $415,000. Ken Rickett, 778-4800. Outstanding Building Site Pristine spacious lot now includes smaller home, but zoned duplex. A contemporary two-family structure ideal for shape of lot and you're surrounded by tropical foliage to create your private retreat. Call for additional details. Asking $775,000. Gulffront Location Charming 2BR/1BA cottage in quiet Anna Maria which offers direct views from living area and both bedrooms. Cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook plus dining area and newly refurbished deck for outdoor entertaining and viewing our lovely Island sunsets. Excellent rental and now reduced to $1,375,000. Choice weekly and monthly winter rentals still available. Inquire today! SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lie. IR.: E Iic Bi,:- -r 941778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site wwv. annamariareal. corn a 9 1 '~'~''~''iii~i ~i 8-B .JAN. 11, 2006 N THE ISLANDER ANNA MARIA ISLAND Snih oast REAL ESTATE LLC 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. TRADEWINDS RESORT 1BR/1BA, Turnkey-furnished villa. Adorable beach hideaway. Updated with heated pool, just steps to deeded white sandy beach access. Rental program in place oh-site manager. Small pet allowed. $375,000. 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; 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. 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. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA MIS SuiiLCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217- www.suncoastinc.com . ;;a ,'. K ~ Di t6L tOn ; ~ 71i GREAT VIEW Beautiful 4BR/4BA with stunning Gulf views. Newer con- struction, top of the line amenities, 75 feet to the beach. Heated pool, eleva- tor and many extras! , ; .- _. ... ... :. : c. -. GULFFRONT Two large 3BR/2BA homes on this large Gulffront property at the north end of Anna Maria. Built in 1970 and maintained in immaculate condition! $2,950,000. -a.-~' SPECTACULAR 4BR/4BA custom home in city of Anna Maria. Pri- vate area with heated pool and tropical landscaping. You must see! HISTORIC CORTEZ Original one-room schoolhouse from the 1800s. Now a 3BR/1BA. $475,000. 2BR/2BA. Short walk to beach. Tile floors through- out, large living room and heated pool. $665,000. ', *, POOL HOME NEAR BEACH Remodeled 2BR/2BA. Short walk to beach. Tile floors through- out, large living room and heated pool. $665,000. ii i Itl GULF SANDS CONDOMINIUML T,:. [,r.it r 1- ,bl.i' 2BR/2BA direct Gulffront units, heated pool, open porches to enjoy sunsets and a great location! Turnkey furnished. $869,000. CRACKER COTTAGE Zo.ne.d ROR .ritl-i a gqeat (ult view. Cute as the devil. 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, built in 1930. Even has an attic workshop and a big backyard. Half a block to the bay. $545,000. iL1K LUPKI1UION inve minutes to mtne eacn. 55-plus park where you own the land. 'Triple-Wide" 2BR/2BA. Large enclosed lanai. A lot for the money $120,000. Mike ,_ 800.367-1617 orman 941-778-6696 Nornman f 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH www.mikenormanrealty.com 4.. ........ . Simply the Best Cindy M. Jones GRI, CRS, Sale Associate S.LUNCAN Real Estate, Inc. S779-0304 773-9770 S310 Pine Avenue Aina Maria j. 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 $289,000. Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667 piroska.planck@floridamoves.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. Closing Costs Paid* Plus One- Year Pre-paid Hazard, Wind and Flood Insurante44 4,(HOMRONTI WXUIRY Ot IT 2BRi28A turnkey completely -I '0 '"' updoIed ith power exterior hulK one shulleis 55( commu- n ay designer inlenor. 5400 Gulf Dr. b36 Holmes Beach. Bes value on the Island. S985,000 S" .-: ..:.all. : 1 (all941)7144-6906. GULFRONIMARTINOUE NORTH 5300 Gulf D. #105, HlmesBeach. 3BR12BA Undergoing (omplei renovation Call now to custom ize MoNt ted .sller. SI 100 000 (al 1941) 144 6906 WWPL ON DOUBl LOF 2BR/2BA and IBRIIBA. 303 741h SI, Holmes Beahd Approved for two additional land condos. Positive cash flow. 5799,000. C(all(941) 744-6906. HOLES BEAI WDPiX 2BR/I BA. 85x90 foot l. 7.9/1 sf, 500 sleps to beach 206 13rd SI Beautiful landscape with grapefruit, mango and gumbo limbo trees. 749.000. Call (941) 744-6906. Closing Costs Include: All Bank.Fees AllTitle and Related Charges One Year Pre-insurance: Hazard/wind/flood" Services provided by Bobby Edington First Equity Fiancial 941-744-6906 (. t Insurance & Financial Services ficAf ff 941-776-9969 Team Title Services, Inc. 941-752-7751 ',Fr t1crrt,1 wiltu 05- c.,If ar r h ljan.l aj. 5ur s uijant li corpi iraril c inr n nrq v ,- i, valje can be Ila", rrI 0 up :.' i. ) TVil) e iee., l rcliluE ul. i1 "aill '-la W ii re -I.iu. 1ran ae .OuTI r.ilng Cr irges I'if .as o j ,.0,ba is~n 1,ium an l Iit i psil r I .: 10I O c[innI r coinrr S.tle: pnae, bI-u e tWer ,au e wr Tle tban] rjlS.a tirpfpa n r ,r'iariurL: .' ,ao .,p3il I play no.3 i r nr mhe ale. prl.' fel Fully Firui,.1 l LiC Ant, uis,; LI !.HJD l. r vn t l.l d r t1i-". 3 Ftdl51 i.Iflai]r to"i o.i ll: F ijr.ijl. Li I. ri(er[i r MEiJrlIS;k 6 19lJi HL ,i 'rf tIl UlJ r J i] A 4 1l. ,jlill ir L ir IJ$J W Le )S *- Refinance with large cash outs Feoturingoas track/ v h bi-weekly payments S *' Loa" with option arms S- choice of payment ,' '" -i%',' Fasl and inexpensive : Foreign Nationls - No credit required ~Bobbk,^I Anna Mario Island Resident (94l )6 *( r....r , f,-i iej.. i, ",n,,,i ,: 1. ;,r j' nn. nj". ',r UI; ,'u ...4 i B.- vdr enu I...-. ' . , 4( ; . 8~:; "R-' ~ . THE ISLANDER N JAN. 11, 2005 0 B-9 A : : E, ID ANTIQUE 1870s VICTORIAN cottage bedroom set, Depression-era kitchen cupboard (original paint), dressers, sea-glass jewelry, nude oil painting, vintage dog collection. 50 percent off sale in booth 40. Three new dealers. Come in and browse! Essence of Time, 5306 Holmes Beach Blvd., Holmes Beach. 10x13 ORIENTAL RUG, $600. Antique oak hat rack with beveled mirror, $125. Gun cabinet,.$150. Hand- made quilt, $70. (941) 792-8340. HENRY LINK Seven-piece living room furniture. White wicker with floral fabric. Very good condition. $700. (941) 778-9691. BICYCLES: MEN'S AND ladies, 26 inch. Excellent con- dition. (941) 792-3775. $35. TANNING BED; new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941) 798-3448. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and pur- chase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Condo- miniums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. HONEYBELL TANGELOS now ripe in January, on sale by the AMI Kiwanis Club. $31-$36 for a bushel Shipped free anyplace in USA. Call to receive an order-blank. (941) 778-3446 or go online WWW.annamariakiwanis.org. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30am-2pm Tuesdays, Thursday, Fridays. 9am-noon on Saturdays. Sales racks, children's clothing. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. GARAGE SALE: 9am Saturday, Jan. 14. Lawn furni- ture, small freezer, household miscellaneous, chain saws, ladder and more. 2803 Ave. C, Holmes Beach. SALE NIKI'S GIFTS and Antiques: All matted Florida watercolors, famous artist Michael Fish, size 8x10, 9x12, 12x16, 70 percent off. All sterling jewelry, 50-70 per- cent off. All cookbooks, 20 percent off. Select antiques, depression glass, vintage and costume jewelry, gifts, 40-90 percent off. Open seven days. 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Ilf-Bay Realty .rf a Maria Inc. I wide variety of vacation rentals frio beachfront to bayfront and everything in between! Call now forfall specials, " B1LJN(, LLIN|, R iTTN? VIE CANI ELP! VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD & REEL : 3 Q Ouie north end location on North Bay Blvd. r '. Nestled between beautiful Bean 'Point and a eaylron[ Park. Offered at $735,000. Call S Stephanie Bell, Broker. (941) 920-5156. MLS#515508 GREAT LOCATION. GREAT BEACH ACCESS! "isE '.~r. Anna Maria Village. Short stroll to the beach. ._: .-.,i'.li;i : Listed at $699,000. Call Frank Migliore S 78-2307 or Stephanie Bell 920-5156. : MLS#513240. ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS! S Ofp The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3 ar res with direct access to bay and over 355 S._ f on the water. Asking price $1,400,000. For specifics call Stephanie Bell, Broker 920-5156. MLS#514229. ,:,;,SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970. MLS KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restau- rant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Cour- tesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guardian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best interest of chil- dren who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call (941) 744-9473 or visit www.12circuitgal.org. 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. 2004 BUICK LESABRE: By owner. Custom, white, 8,000 miles, air conditioning, power six-way driver's seat. Perfect condition. $16,000. Cell (941) 702-1914, or residence (941) 798-9860. 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. ALDEN 16 ROWING shell with Oarmaster II, white. Must sell, new boat arriving. $395. John, (941) 387-7077. BAYVIEW DUPLEX! * What a deal! This duplex * comes with lot across street open water views from your .. 3BR/3BA duplex and rent out * Sthe 1BR/1BA. Super location * on quiet street with boat docks SI and some updating. Can be S. single family home 4BR/4BA 4, or remain duplex. Call for more info! Offered at: $969,000 ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS * 'Super opportunity to own Island business! * * Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory * Deborah Thrasher ; S.'. ',.. .RE/MAX Excellence f (941)518-7738 a. (941 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fish- ing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. PART-TIME 4-6 HOURS a day. Must be responsible, dependable, able to bend, lift, multi-task, work indepen- dently. Clerical experience helpful. (941) 778-1911. NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. OFFICE POSITION FOR busy electrical contracting company. Buying, inventory and billing experience required. Knowledge of electrical parts a plus. Multi- tasking. Call (941) 778-4454. KIND AND RELIABLE driver needed every Thursday for older woman. Must have own car.. For details, call (941) 779-2855. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE HELPER: 30-40 hours per week. Island work. Must be reliable. Great pay. Call (941) 778-2335. SING! IF YOU can carry a tune and would help lead a singing congregation, please join with Gloria Dei Lutheran's choir, Sundays at 9:45 am., two miles north of Manatee Bridge on Anna Maria Island. (941) 778-1813. DAY SHIFT DISHWASHER and prep. Will train. Apply Wednesday-Saturday.-Ooh la la! Bistro, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. PREP COOKS, SERVERS, dishwashers: Immediate openings. Fit To Eat restaurant. 5315 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-0411. TOP ADVERTISING sales position open at The Islander newspaper. Great territory, commissions, training. Previous outside sales helpful, but not neces- sary. 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 Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. I R -e I U `- = - ~ .:*1- I'.- ~g i . ~- ; ~~S(i .,, , .i s. .~II "~- i i~i~ rr :li: i~Fi: (' '"*"' -F- CHARMING NORTH ANNA MARIA HOME with mother-in-law suite Large, fenced y,ard Boatdockprivi- leges. $895,000. lol :. -10-B W JAN. 11, 2006 C THE ISLANDER 1 -I Z' II' I '' - BUSY BISTRO hiring full- or part-time hostess and servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednes- Sday-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 His- torical 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. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and inter- mediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First aid-cer- tified, 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 cer- tified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352. LOCAL CAREGIVER: I can offer loving, reliable, live-in care for your loved one. Excellent references. Please, _call (239) 595-9964.Thank you. CAREGIVER: ABLE TO live in, can travel, very dependable and honest. Good references. Non- smoker/drinker. Experienced with Alzheimer patients. (941) 744-0800 or 812-8948. MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard- working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com- puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Expe- rienced certified technician for communication elec- tronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air condition- ers, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage disposal, other household items. Honest, dependable. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. MR. BILLS HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solv- ing for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, (941) 778-3455, or cell (941) 720-4152. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander: ISLAND CLEANING: HOMES, rentals, condos.Weekly, biweekly, seasonal move-ins/move-outs. References. Reasonable rates. Call (941) 518-5346. ISLAND HOME SERVICES: Minor electrical, plumb- ing, carpentry and improvements for your home, condo or business. References, over 20 years experience. (941) 538-3520. RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Carpentry, dry- wall, finishing, windows, door installation, texture. (941) 320-2506. TWO DUDES with tools: Tile, trim, cabinets, painting, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest arid person- alized 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 appoint- ment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years expe- rience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and com- mercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup; hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 'or 962-6238. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native, plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and land- scape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. BAYFRvIOT SERENnfY .V..- --- -.-i ,) - : M5i ... .- :'. ^ ^ L -'*i "" -'- ....-J . I ", l'" :r .. ; __ : 1 -' :i -. ...... :....- ;-:- , DOLPHIN HARBOUR AT MARINA ISLE cu:rrenlty underr L:i):j ruil on Thli aimaina 5BR 5 5BA iKev-WWe srvle ri-d-, nce i 3 waltrloivErs dream Enjoiv labulous vislas Irom :yur luxurious niastlr suiv i:lovrloo h1ru*,l Tampa Ba, ar.d Galall.' M[Vjrin wilh I[rn Sunnrrne Syjway in irne dilan,-:e SletpT awJVy Iroun (Oiur ial ,'lip wrh e'i jaC:e ito T3nmipaj Bj,' .rin Ine iGullol M cl 'ii ire 1jl Arintjn firing '-p3C: 'wl j Lejulillully ilde .:;ri:-ij gOiur fl -I l,, i :n -rip:,rn up 11:1,3 a 5sp, i.ru5 rr ld rliNm and a wrip-jrjarund dea':. An am.rnir privale Djyirrnl retre-at ,ered ji .2 5 .1 000 IMMACULATE KEY WEST STYLE HOME NEW CONSTRUCTION! LOW MAINTENANCE Ouiet location on j greja culi-d: -sa. luSI tree blos frm Ihe Ready 1' movie Ini Coaslvade'igned 3BI%. 5BA nomr wrilh Eigh- beacn 3BRP'2BA screened deik. eat-irn k when. dining room learn iool selling gr.mie routnler wiod IIl c r sLiin-le. -ppih- i,,i:re aa rea, ri rom, wvorkshop uverWicd rwo-c.r garage, room arie'.s Eight lIo: Frerri n door.t opren up :uo twiro c t a j wimmin. tI,:r j large pool. great locallo n' 875.000i p0ol. plus mrnvy upgriad Close li0 e. an aLtcss' $895 0010 Great winter residence or Dpoential It build up. Open and bnrghL room o1r a pool. lus three shorn locks hIrnm te Deacr and steps rrom your boal slip. $575.000. IWU UANALI-HUNI CUNUUS SIUt BY SIDE. Une 2BR.1.5BA and one 1BR'1BA Two edeed boal docks on sailboatD water Bort lor only $725,000. or $350,000 and $375.000 -eparaetly. Call Anne Huber at 713-9835 ISLAND QUAD-PLEX Panoramic views of the Gull ot Me,'iro... and juls sleps to the beach. Located in hls- loric village u Bradenton Beai and zoned commer- cial This is a real Inrone producing property with 5BR.4 SBA $1,5)00,000 Call Scon Barr at 798-9191 NEW WESTSIDE LISTING This 4BRi2BA Westside home oilers beautiful hardwood floors and ceramic ble New win- dows throughout the home Remodled bathroom, newer rofi and A.C Close to 59tn SI boat ramp Trhs home owners lease opton. $299,900 Call Anne Huber at 713-9835. BAYSHORE ON THE LAKE WINNER 2BR'2BA charmer wilr brjnd new glass top range new re[rdg- erator, new ijrpel Ihroughoul Elevator and HEATED POOLS. $132,900 Call Kellh Shell at 713-1305. O) w941-798-9191 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker S 4400 MANATEE AVENUE WEST BRADENTON, FL 34209 941.748.6300 0 Kimberly Roehl, P.A. 941 447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities SPECTACULAR CANAL HOME VIEWS OF SPRING LAKE BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75' 106lOb foOul Oc iOtied ac'ros..s Irom Ihe be~acr, in centr3j HolmeS Beach. Wall to sriops and restaurants. Arc.rivcti plans available lor a Deajtitul cusrom-desiiried ground-level home or DOuild up for views o0 tne Guhll $627.000 Enjoy your tropical palm oasis in this four-bedroom 2,600 st home. Features include granite, travertine, fireplace, pool, large dock with lift and direct access to Manatee River with no bridges to Tampa Bay. $699,900. Elevated 2BR/1.5BA single-family villa with enclosed garage and workshop below. Quiet Holmes Beach location with several tropical fruit trees and only two blocks to the beach. Terrific secondhJome or investment opportunity. $379,000. ,Wwww.michaelsaundeirs.com s Kimberty.oehI@miohaeisaunders.com I ,..,,,, TIE ISLANDER JAN. 11, 2005 U B- 1 "--- -I 'I..-.-'-M- ,--- lA l C n inue - PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installa- tion. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irriga- tion. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free esti- mates, no overtime charges .Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGCO61519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Cover- ings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Life- time warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898. CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Lic#RR0066450. Call (941) 795-1947. STEVE'S MAINTENANCE & REPAIR: If price and reliability are important, then for all your remodeling, maintenance and repair needs, call the right team,. call the SMART team. (941) 400-6350. stbradenton @verizon.net. HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for free estimates. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. JUST VISITING PARADISE? Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL.the best news, delivered bythe mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina [Pi .l: d Shopping Center, I Ir :,i or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: wwwislanderorg. The Islander t~ ReIEATIOfR. 31 Years ofProfessional Service EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS MARTINIQUE N.-Direct Gulf view, corner with garage, storage. Updated. Shows beautifully. $939,000. HOLMES BEACH-Neptune Gardens. 2BR. 1,100 sf, carport, short walk to beach. All for $499,000. KEY ROYALE-Canalfront lot. 9,450 sf. Golf course view. BAYVIEW- 4-5BR/4BA, including guest quarters. Large master suite. $1,500,000. GULF VIEW- Holmes Beach duplex or 4BR/2BA home. $1,000,000. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX- Large lot, 2BR and 1 BR. $720,000. IRONWOOD 1-2BR. Extra storage. $134,900. Great buy! HARBOUR VILLA CLUB- 2BR/2BA, turnkey, boat dock. $824,900. BAYPOINTE- 4BR/3BA villa. Eight month new. $255,000. VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 i , '*d SHIP ON SHORE IMMACULATE BAYFRONT HIDEAWAY! This beautifully maintained 2BR/2BA home offers endless views of sea and sky and reflects pride of ownership throughout! The comfy great room floor plan is enhanced by vaulted ceilings with-fans Sand endearing shabby chic barn-plank paneling. The fully-equipped kitchen includes newer appliances and a handy breakfast bar plus pass-through window to the new, waterside Florida room. Other features include storm awnings, outdoor shower, lovely brick-paved driveway, and a spacious double-car garage plus store room. Maintenance is a breeze with easy care vinyl siding and oyster shell landscaping. There is an expansive concrete patio and newer seawall overlooking the Sunshine Skyway and friendly City Pier! Don't miss this rare and wonderful bayfront offering! Priced at $1,500,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com _EPPr-L I I :. r - ^ .,,.-.h .' ". --, *.- " VALENCIA GARDENS Renovated ground floor end unit, 2bed/ 2bath condo with great views of El Conquistador golf course! Turnkey furnished, ready for you to move in. Closeto beaches, IMG Academy, private courtyard, pool, spa, and lanai. Florida living at it's best. $299,900. I A WATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful master suite with a grand deck overlooking the bay, 4 guest suites + a grand room, and a gourmet kitchen opening up onto a wrap-around deck with bay views. Easy boat access Bay and Gulf. Offered at $2,795,000. i. %' GREAT CANALFRONT VALUE IN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA' home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new dock, no bridges to bay. Short walk to beach, botanical park and a great restaurant. Build up for bay views! $789,000. ..'L GREAT VALUE!HOME WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighborhood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. Short walk to the beach and just steps from your boat; Great winter residence or investment/ renovation potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite coun- ter tops, wood floors, brand new carpet. Move right in. $765,000. *.... '.. ,, .. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x 106 lot across the street from the beach in central Holmes Beach. Walk to shops and restaurants. Architect plans available for a custom designed, beautiful ground level home permissible on this lot, or build up for gulf views! $627,500. ^ 1 RARELY AVAILABLE NORTH BEACH VILLAGE UNIT. Largest floor plan over 1,500 sf With three decks. Choice location, private condo with two-car garage, nicely maintained, heated pool and close to the beach! $675,000. NEW CONSTRUCTION! LOW MAINTENANCE HOME! Construction complete! Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home with 18-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless appliances,wood floors, 8-foot French doors, two open decks, Hardi Plank siding, a swimming pool and much more all close to beach access! This is a must see! $895,000. INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 sf duplex lot, with the bonus of a recently renovated duplex. Don't miss this one! 6BR/4BA and plenty of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details! $799,000. STEPS TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excel- lent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. 53.9 GUF DRIV HOLMS BEAC ti i 12-B E JAN. 11. 2006 U THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy'S Established in 1983 Laun Celebrating 23 Years of LSeri c Quality & Dependable Service. ServICCall us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. 8 -Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist -: Replacement Doors and Windows *. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Se ;z Lic#CBC056755 :'WAGNEQ REALTY . SN 2217 GIULF DRoIV NO T II 1 B AI)E2'ION BEACII, FI 34217 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246. 792-8628 l E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com . U S A FENCE IDS Specializing WaHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 94 -7 -750-9300 TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE.ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured (Lic. #CCC1325742) L~- :-t mCh'eiUeOicruA WWWII.ISLANDER.ORG m.uW....U-N.U...U.!IL A Original art by local artists 5314 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-2624' SBWWWW'lgDEg J When's the last ; time you tasted - __ coffee in an j old-fashioned "diner" mug? The Islaln(ler ,5404 r,*I r Lu '..'! ~ F',.-,r,, ':4 I -- (1~' Anyone can take a picture. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA P PHOTOGRAPHIC . .. IS ANDER C ASSFID SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly. Call (941) 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299. or e-mail captko462 @ aol.com. SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus commu- nity, fully equipped 1BR/1BA beachhouse with great- room and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. 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. SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201. BEACH LIVING: SEASONAL, Furnished 2BR/2BA. Utilities included. Gulf views and large decks. (941) 505-1962. BAYVIEW TERRACE, Bradenton Beach: 2BR/1BA condo, second floor, completely furnished. Three- monthminimum rental. (708) 562-1601. GULFFRONT RESIDENCE: PRIME Holmes Beach location. Available seasonally, November-April 2006. Renovated 2BR/2.5BA private residence in quiet area of Island with open floor plan and large terrace over- looking the Gulf. From $1,750/week with discounted monthly rate. Call Dave at (941) 720-0089. ANNUAL RENTAL: 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/1 BA, newly updated, open floor-plan, 12-by-12 deck. Holmes Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, lush gardens. $950/week, $3,200/month. (941) 778-0905. SEASONAL RENTAL: Available December, January, February, March and April. Cheerful, 1BR/1BA, non- smoking apartment. North-end Anna Maria Island. $1,700/month, plus tax. (941) 778-5445. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex-$1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. SEASONAL: GORGEOUS, OCEANVIEW home. 5BR/3BA, fireplace, cable TV. One hundred yards from Gulf. Two scenic decks. Available January, 2006-April, 2006. $3,900/month. Call (813) 948-1267 or email kkl@tampabay.rr.com. BRADENTON BEACH: Newly remodeled 1 BR/1 BA 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 outdoor, smoker/grill, lush land- scaping, two-car garage, 5 TVs- 1 56" screen, 4 DVDs, HD Cable, Gourmet kitchen (ss, granite, wine cooler) washer/dryer, quality furnishings, fully equipped and golf cart to cruise the Island, super location. $1900/week, $7000/month. Non-smoker. Call (863) 581-3252. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. 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. 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. BEACH STEPS AWAY: Large 1 BR/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.Florida- 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, laundry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492 or (775) 338-9492. otuohy@prodigy.net. BRADENTON UNFURNISHED CONDO: 3BR/2BA, garage. Free water and cable, minutes to beaches, annual, $1,200/month. First, last and deposit. (941)" 761-0807 GULFFRONT CONDO, GROUND level. Breathtaking sunsets. Furnished 2BR/1BA. Walk to restaurants, shops, grocery, trolley. Winter/spring dates available. $2,000/month/ $600/week. (813) 264-0639 or (352) 592-5870. CANALFRONT: BRAND new Anna Maria luxury home. Gorgeous views. 3BR/2BA. Available now, February, March and April. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. $3,800/month. (813) 269-9917. SEASONAL, JANUARY, February and March. $1,500/month, plus tax. One-bedroom apartment, very nice. West of Gulf Drive. Anna Maria City. (941) 778-4499. SEASONAL OR MONTHLY: 3BR/2BA condo on Palma Sola Bay. Seawall and dock. Furnished with kitchen, linens and all appliances. $2,750/month. Call (863) " 557-7809. PERICO BAY CLUB: 2BR/2BA, great water views, gated, pool, tennis, covered parking, One mile from beach: Annual rental. $1,200/month. Call Maria at (941) 720-1712. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: Nice 2BR, furnished mobile home, gated community on creek. Bradenton Palms Mobile Home Park. Hot tub, pool, four-six month rental. $1,100/month. (863) 688-3524 or (863) 608-1833. E-mail: chickenplucker@webtv.net. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Steps from Bradenton Beach. One hundred yards from bay. Spacious 1 BR/1 BA with parking. Available for yearly rental. (614) 517-7147. 2BR/1.5BA, tile throughout, steps to beach and shopping.$950/month plus utilities and waste pickup. No pets. (941) 778-7912. Call for applications. Holmes Beach. SEASONAL RENTAL: Palma Sola. 2BR/2BA com- pletely furnished, lanai, pool, tennis, elevator, close to golfing. $2,300/month. (859) 380-8138. MONTHLY RENTAL: 2BR/2BA with den. Furnished condo on canal. West .Bradenton. Five minutes to beaches. $2,500/month. June through November 2006. (708) 532-2149. ANNUAL-2BR/1BA. Washer/dryer hook-ups, clean, close to shopping and beach. Great neighborhood. No pets. $900/month. Holmes Beach. (941) 737-9662. SSyndicated intent Available from Commercial News Providers" - am 0m *a 941i I _Anlll~ _I _*_ _I^__RI i .c\ 1': ".- flriyljdp THE ISLAND)EIR JAN. 11. 2005 13-13 RETL 'Continued T Conteinued. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex. One block to beach, completely remodeled, ground level. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA. Large canal home, boat lift, hot tub, extra large closets. Ground level. Pet friendly. $1,700/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage,. Village Green home. Large closets, large hot tub, ground level. $1,400/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. YOU WILL LOVE this Ringling retreat at Lido Beach: 2BR/1BA modern, fully-furnished duplex of historical back- ground in garden setting. Walk to beach and St. Armands restaurants and popular shopping center, 15-minute bus ride to Main Street, Sarasota. $750/week or discounted monthly beginning April. Please, phone (941) 383-0244 or (941) 383-2566. E-mail kang870@aol.com. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, Holmes Beach. Tile throughout. Washer and dryer hookups, double carport, large stor- age room. Steps to Gulf with view. $1,100/month plus utilities. First, last and security. (941) 778-3427. ANNA MARIA CANALFRONT: 2BR/2BA full gourmet kitchen, sunset view, walk to Sandbar, fishing piers, desirable north-end location in quiet area. $3,400/mo. or $1,250/week. (847) 878-1461. CORTEZ/BRADENTON BEACH: Spacious 1BR/1BA apartment, furnished resort style. Utilities and cable included. Laundry. Community boat ramp and marina. Available Jan 15. $1,950/month, seasonal. (941) 761-2725. CANALFRONT HOME with boat dock in Coral Shores, Bradenton. 3BR/2BA, Jacuzzi, two-car garage. $1,550/mo. Available now. (815) 351-5052. BARGAIN RATE FOR February. Martinique North, 2BR/2BA. Awesome Gulf and bay views. Heated pool, tennis. (941) 761-4153. ANNUAL VILLAGE GREEN home. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, large eat-in kitchen, Florida room. Small dog OK. Lawn care included. Nonsmoking. $1,350/month. Call (941) 778-9626. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Waterfront mobile resort. Steps to beach. 1BR/1BA. April $1,200;. May-Sep- tember $625. 55-plus. 2601 Gulf Drive N., Unit 425, Bradenton Beach. (941) 778-3494. 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. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. BEAUTIFUL, NEW, RENOVATED 3BR/2BA Spanish- style home. Two-minute walk to beach. Fully furnished, rental ready. Quiet Holmes Beach private setting on cul-de-sac. Custom details, tile, granite. New cabinets, windows, doors, A/C, ductwork, stainless appliances. Paver drive/patios. (941) 778-4560. $699,000 ANNA 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! $1,200,000. (317) 873-3307 for instructions on virtual tour. KEY ROYALE/NORTH Point Harbor: Two homes, next door, in Island's finest community. 4B.R/3BA, five-car garage, elevated home, beautiful views of Tampa Bay, new lap pool, spa, waterfall, seawall and dock. $1,249,000. Also, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, ranch home, new seawall, dock and 20,000-pound lift. $1,249,000. Buy both for $2,450,000! Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. WATERFRONT: 3BR/2BA Sixth house from the bay. New dock and dredged deep-water canal. $899,000. 504 58th St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-5183. (941) 704-6062. FIVE MINUTES TO beach. Perico Island, beautiful, designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage, pool. $549,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. 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. DIRECTLY ON THE BAY in pristine, gated Perico Bay Club. Turnkey-furnished, 2BR/2BA, garage, pools, spa, tennis. $399,000..Call owner, (941) 794-1081. NORTH ANNA MARIA: Large residential vacant lot. For sale by owner. 85x101 with bay view. $675,000. Call (941) 778-8405. DIRECT GULFFRONT.CONDO: Furnished end unit, 2BR/2BA. Enjoy sunsets year 'round from sofa, lanai or beach. Low association fee. Weekly rental allowed. $975,000. (504) 810-0867. 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) 744-6906. OCEANFRONT LUXURY CONDO: 2BR/2BA turnkey, completely updated with power exterior hurricane shut- ters, 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. Undergoing complete renovation. Call now to customize. Moti- vated seller. $1,100,000. Closing costs paid. (941) 744-6906. DUPLEX ON DOUBLE LOT: 2BR/1BA and 1 BR/1 BA. 303 74th St., Holmes Beach. Approved for two addi- tional land condos. Positive cash flow. Closing costs paid. $799,000. Call (941) 744-6906. BEACHFRONT CONDO: 1BR/1BA, new construc- tion. Designer furnished, spa, pool, excellent location near restaurants, shopping. Excellent rental. $529,000. (901) 301-8299, or captko462 @ aol.com. ISLAND CONDO: Great view. 2BR/2BA, Cove at SSandy Point, Unit 205. 3601 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. $375,000 Call (941) 778-1640. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. SUNBOW BAY OWNER: 1BR/1BA condo. End unit, rarely on market. Many amenities, turnkey, heated pool, tennis, water view. $325,000. Cell (941) 224-0555. BONUS! CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. 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Online edition: www.islander.org Tei Islander Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Train in Florida *National Certification Financial Assistance SJob Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com *; '" 14-B J JAN. 11. 2006 M THE ISLANDER --- _A A A ADL A AASII E D MINUTES TO BEACHES: Open house 1pm-4pm Sat- urday, Jan.14, and Sunday, Jan.15. 2BR/2BA villa on lake. Boat dock available. $279.900. (941) 761-2266. 4509 Lexington Cir., Bradenton. 2BR/2BA, garage, elevated, extra-large lot. Two blocks to beach, lots of new updates. Asking $525,000. 2919 Ave. C. (941) 792-8898. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1,282 sf condo. 2BR/2BA waterfront. Gulf water views. Brokers protected. $579,000. (941) 778-8446. OPEN HOUSE: 2pm-4pm Saturday, Jan. 14.718 Holly Road, Anna Maria. $819,000. SUNNY SHORES: Minutes to beaches! 2BR/2BA with carport. Totally remodeled. Shows like a model! Two miles to Coquina Beach. View of Palma Sola Bay. Com- munity boat ramp. Turnkey furnished. No deed restric- tions. Perfect winter retreat, seasonal rental, or full-time residence. $209,900. Chard Winheim, Horizon Realty, (941) 713-6743. ANNA MARIA ISLAND beach getaway cabana. Bay view, updated, large deck, boat slip available. Pines Trailer Park, 55-plus. $36,999. (941) 778-4820. CEDAR KEY GULF views: 2,000 sf. Custom fireplace, GoBolt wind protection, wood cabinets, many other custom features by artisan owners. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, (941) 773-6581. $795,000. RECENTLY REMODELED Canalfront 3BR/2BA with pool and spa. New floors, granite, appliances, electrical, plumbing. 525 67th St., Holmes Beach. $1,150,000. (941) 779-1058 or (800)757-7219. Agents welcome. WEST BRADENTON: 3BR/2BA, family room, caged heated pool, two-car garage, fenced, nice lot. New paint, carpet. Ready to move into. $329,000. Yvonne Hlggins, Re/Max Gulfstream Realty, (941) 518-9003. ANNA MARIA LOT: 75-by-116 on sailboat canal. $725,000. For details, photos, survey and optional house plans, Sheryl, (610) 247-9496. Visit http:// mysite.verizon.net/talbotl/. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Direct beachfront condos. 2BR/2BA $985,000 and 3BR/2BA. $1,100,000. Bro- kers protected. Owner financing available. (941) 779-1013 or (717) 392-4048. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Duplex, lot large enough for land condo. $799,000. Brokers protected. Call (941) 779-0120. VILLAGE GREEN: 2BR/2BA villa, two-car garage, completely updated. $334,000. 6608 12th Ave. W., Bradenton. (941) 448-8502 or (941) 761-2575. V'-~A i044A- %ei I t.uvy Paop OW~ie~ P~dM ILwta (~1Ilg Pres begin al 571M per itek Call "oll Free 877-778-6066 or visit www.islando-cal.cor toddav! 4 I S ILA INDr N: AMY GORDAN REALTOR * Dedicated to service * Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. * Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 mi SPECTACULAR BAY AND Gulf views: 25,010 sf. On bay, half block from Gulf beach. Huge pool and two new docks. Complex consists of a duplex, two cottages and elevated owners unit. Upgrade options include ultra luxurious home or homes, possibly 10 luxury condos. Total cost $4,900,000. Large reduction for package deal: Call (941) 779-9074. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $599,000. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach BY OWNER: LOCATION, location. 3BR/2BA, one-car garage on Holmes Beach canal. Open House. 1 pm-4pm Sunday, Jan. 15.519 72nd St. Holmes Beach. 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. COASTAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA Large, wooded, water access, marsh-view, lakefront, and golf-oriented homesites from the mid-$70s Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. (877) 266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES ...- -'lll F~l~l POPULAR NORTH BEACH VILLAGE with its unique park-like setting and open airy floor plan.Two-car attached garage with large utility room. Two decks, plus nice screened porch. Unit #52 turnkey furnished. Offered at $695,000. CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 h, LOCATED IN PALMETTO'S HISTORIC DISTRICT. New carpet, paint and air conditioning. Updated kitchen. Wonderful fenced yard with fruit trees! Call Melissa Prosser, (941) 737-2632. KEY ROYALE CANAL HOME: Opportunity knocking! Lowest price per sf canal home under-$1 million on Anna Maria Island. Spacious home offers water views from just about every room. Oversized family room, eat-in-kitchen,.dock, seawall, deep waier, 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 Manatee county MLS at: bradentonhomesandcondos.com. aicra iu Inc Dr ,cnm uo.oou5i a. reflect island says it all with this 3BR/2BAhome in Holmes.Beach. Convenient to shop- ping and steps away to the white sandy beach. Tropical land- scaping, abundant fruit trees and room for a pool. Great invest- ment propertywith a fantastic location. Offered at $639,900 by Sharon Villars, (941) 920-0669. CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE! Across from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico rests this enchanting beach cottage. Light and bright living area with wrap around windows and Mexican tile throughout. French doorsfrom master bedroom lead to private deck. Add a pool with tropical landscaping for a peaceful garden oasis. Located amongst multi-million dollar homes; Build up for unobstructed water views. $749,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. ADORABLE 2BR/2BA HOME in absolute move-in condition! New air conditioning, new roof, new master suite, new floor- ing. Freshly painted and landscaped. A definite must-see! Call Melissa Prosser, (941) 737-2632. 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 vera ndas, crown molding, granite countertops, wood flooring, nine foot ceilings, SS appli- ances, glass block shower, whirlpool tub, paver-brick drive, tropical landscaping and more, Room for a pool! $849,000. Liz Codola (941) 812-3455. . ^ ..,- -.'^ ^ ':-. ' RIVER'S RIDGE NORTHWEST BRADENTON: Gorgeous, newer pool home, great for entertaining! $635,000. MLS # 515984. Call Janet Reardon'for details, (941) 962-5611. TRADEWINDS! 1BR/1 BA Bradenton Beach condo has proven rental history! Fully turnkey furnished and recently updated with island decor tropical complex has true Key West feel! Awesome pool overlooks the intracoastal, with private Gulf beach access onsite management can't be beat! $373,900. Rebecca Samler (941) 737-7955 Direct Line SEASONAL RENTAL AT NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2BA lown. house Sejsonal rfiljI wilh (umiTiunlty hnaled pool ore tilo I clo bea:h Call Judy Karknol, Property Management at (941) 778-7777 or (866) 266-9911 toll free. MARTHA CONDO: 1BR/1BA ground floor unit. Patio over- looks sand dunes and Gulf of Mexico. Direct beach access. $2,500 per month. Call Judy Karkhoff, Property Management at 941-778-7777 or 866-266-9911 toll free. ^ y ^ -.' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^se .^ ii f B PB I. . . . ENJOY THE WINTER SEASON WITH A POOL: Be.iulilul FABULOUS BAY AND SKYWAY VIEWS! 2BR/2BA .leepi cI. 3BR/2BA home stylishly decorated, located in Village Green Heated pool and dock available weekly or monthly. Call near Manatee-Avenue West and 75th St. Only minutes to the Judy Karkhoff, Property Management at 941-778-7777 or beaches. $3,000 per month. Call Judy Karkhoff, Property 866-266-9911 toll free. Management at 941-778-7777 or 866-266-9911 toll-free. ,1~~1.\Gulfstreaml : ... :::::1::::;1:1 -... ::::: :: .. THE ISLANDER E JAN. 11. 2005 0 B-15 I 0I 6i u [91ftiM7 B.L":..IDA.OUT-.TAJE.!.ninued FLORD,,T-AOUI' OFSTAT. Cnti.u BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. MURPHY, N.C.: AAAH, cool summers mild winters. Affordable homes, mountain cabins, land. Call for free brochure. (877) 837-2288. Exit Realty Mountain View Properties, www.exitmurphy.com. 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 NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. LARGE MOUNTAIN LAND BARGAINS: High elevation. Adjoins pristine state forest, 20-plus acres to 350 acres. Sweeping mountain views, streams. www.liveinwv.com. 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. reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 W 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria - www.greenreal.com p, NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Log cabin $89,900. Easy-to-finish cabin on secluded site. Million-dollar views available on one -to- seven-acre parcels. $29,900-$79,900. Free information available! (828) 256-1004. 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. MOVE TO TENNESSEE! Looking for lake lots, lake homes, land, farms, Victorians, investment or marinas. We have it all at affordable prices. Executive choice real estate in Tennessee, (865) 717-7775. Charlotte Branson, agent, or visit my Web site: www.executivechoicerealestate.com or www.charlottebranson.com. GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED HOMES! $0 or low down! No credit OK! Bank and government repossessions avail- able now! HUD, VA, FHA. For listings (800) 749-2750. am a. Ne, BR./2.5 BA-X homue on Lu-ge Io[I n qUiel 10ni1 \ et Bradenrun neig'hborhood. Lokt. of upgaIde,,. $59%.O)OLt. Call Gre'2 X 7'-"(--I ')93- fori all die dearik. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: 10.51 acres on mountain top in gated community, view, trees, waterfall and large public lake nearby, paved pri- vate access. $119,500, owner (866) 789-8535. www.NC77.com. TENNESSEE LAKEFRONT HOMESITES: One-six acres from the $40s. Spectacular lake, mountain and wooded nature sites newly released. Just 1-1/2 hours to Nashville. Don't miss out! Call (866) 339-4966. TENNESSEE LAKESIDE RETREATS: New gated community. Incredible lake and mountain views. One- to-five-acre building sites from the $40s. Lake access, boat ramp, private slips (limited). Don't miss out. Call (866) 292-5769. ASHEVILLE, N.C. area: Peaceful gated community. Incredible riverfront and mountain view homesites. One-eight acres from the $60s. Custom lodge, hiking trails. Five miles to natural hot springs. Call (866) 292-5762. DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! U]. "- -., Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious, open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Master suite on main floor. Tile floors, screened lanai and a large open deck great for tanning! Oversized four-car garage. $1,240,000. Larry Albert Tropcalt Broker- Realtor T ropi e 725-1074 05% bg-e ~~: :'- CIO ::)::: 16-B M JAN. 11, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER 56 %- "Copyrighted Matriall - Syndicated'Co intent " Available from Commercial News Providers" aso - 0 ~00 SWantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941 778-7978 and charge itto Visa or IasterCard. WAGNER 'REALTY Bringing People Iome Since 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com j^. 'Featured 'lrvperj ojftfie TVeek PANORAMIC VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY Intracoastal to Skyway Bridge. 2BR/2BA, one-car garage townhouse ,; with fireplace, private dock, deeded boat ramp, elevator, rooftop sun deck with wet bar and hot tub, pool. Beverly SMoore or Jo Warren. (941) 778-2246. $975,000. -;P: ."u a.a'. -'" .,,a .. .. ,.:-^;- f ,.-i ,,., :. -^ " HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX Delightful 3BR/2.5BA main and attached 1BR/1BA. Large 117x75 lot nicely landscaped and steps to Ihe beach. Rare lind in Holmes Beach. Doug Sanders. (941) 383-5577. #514757. $849,000. WIDE OPEN VIEWS: CONDO 2BR/2BA Spectacular view of docks and bay. Sit on your deck or in your living room and walch the action. Dolphins playing and waler sports. Relax! Joan Oliszewsk.. (9411 761-3100. #513174. $569,000. ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA Old Florida-style ANNA MARIA HOME Cnarm;ng 2BR/2BA RELAX IN YOUR HOT TUB! Enjoy a piece HOLMES BEACH HANDYMAN Spectacular beach cottage. Excellent rental history. Key West nome on large lot with bonus of Island paradise in your 2BR/2BA villa view from this canalfront handyman home greal income. Turnkey-lumishea, fully mother-in-lawlBR/1BA Newroot,newsiding, surrounded by tropical landscaping, winding on Holmes Beach. Plans available lor a updated Steps to the beach. Management new kit. Large, double garage. Lush tropical paths and private sending in Seaside Gar- three story home with pool. Laurie Dellalorre. staff already in place. Melanie Johnson. setting Boat dock privileges Melanie John- dens. Mary Kegley (941) 741-2500 #512552. (941) 778-2246. #514174. $850,000. (941) 761-3100. #514885. $749,000. son. (941) 761-3100. #508390. $895,000. $439,900. ", k,.. FABULOUS ISLAND 3BR/2BA HOME This recently updated home has granite coumer- lops in the kitchen and bath. 16" Travenine ile throughout. Located jusi steps to the beach. Agent/Owner. Jay Heageny. (941)727-2800. #515219.$750,000. BEST EVER IN RUNAWAY BAY 2BR/2BA near pool. Everything is new. Come see, seller is ready now! Harold Small. (941) 778-2246. #515401. $459.900. U YU T.nTR LUXURY ISLAND TOWNHOMES 350 feel from beacon. loaded with upgrades, elevator, 3BR/2.5BA plus den, two-car garage. Enjoy sunsets from two balconies Completion May. Carolyn/Joe Cordrey. (941) 776-3300. #516070. $925,000. STORYBOOK COTTAGES Just steps to the beach A 2BR/1BA cottage with a 1BR/1BA bungalow. Live in one and rent the other or rent both. Anne Miller. (941) 778-2246. #518824. 825,000. I v 5- w %'I I i EE~;RF3:;r~S~.Y~t~31i~j;~12~$~'~"~ai~s26 --- -- - IIC~DI~I~C --- ------ ---------- ~-- ---- I I- I - ' - 40101M. :-o vow.- m:.!:' . . ................ w : VIAL& _4 C.10, WE |