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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map inside, page 10-A. SAnna Maria Tile Islander s rowie's got a CD, pa.qe-8-B "The Best ____3;HB- .News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org 1-4' Gift of life for pets Firefighter-Paramedic John Stump, left, demonstrates use of the pet oxygen mask with arson dog Laurel to WMFR Firefighter-Paramedic Buddy Brown and WMFR Lt. Tom Owen while Forrest "Goober" Gump, a "contributor" to the program, looks on at Station No. 1 in Holmes Beach.. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Island home inventory climbs, but housing market still strong By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Despite record levels of single-family homes, con- dominiums and duplexes for sale on Anna Maria Island, the market is still strong and people are still buying, Island real estate agents say, although prices may be leveling off. The record increase in listings is fueled by the fact that with the current demand for Island living and rise in prices, many investors who bought within the past four years are now "testing the market," and some longtime residents are considering "cashing out" their equity by selling, agents say. According to the multiple listing service used by Island real estate agents, there were 240 single-family homes listed for sale on Feb. 1, along with 174 condo- miniums and 78 duplexes. That's a hefty increase in inventory since Dec. 31, when-the Anna Maria Island Property Sales Report's year-end review listed 167 single-family residences up for sale, along with 174 condominiums and 57 duplexes. But there's no cause for alarm in the industry and Island real estate is not yet a buyer's market, said Gail Tuteweiler of Wedebrock Real Estate. S"Pnces are still holding and people are still buying," she said, although successful sellers are open to negotiations to be competitive. "We are still getting a lot of inquires and sales are still going through," she added. The rise in properties for sale could be due to a number of factors, Tuteweiler believes, but it's just "natural" that some people on the Island considering retirement are "downsizing" by selling their home and moving elsewhere to a less expensive property. "'There's still a hea\\ demand for Island living, just more properties to choose from," she added. While the apparent large invenrorN on the Island might make the real estate market look "slow," that's not the case according to the AMIPSR, which said gross sales of Island properties were up 46 percent in 2005 compared to 2004. And property values are still increasing, said Barry Gould of Island Vacation Properties, just not at the same rate seen in the past fe\\ \ ears. "A home purchased a Iear ago for $1 million wouldd no\\ be selling for $1.1 million." he said. "There ma\ be a lot of properties on the market, but the market is just mo\ ing to%%ard normalc 'There are still bu ers and still sales." And, he noted, listings on the Island have only increased by about 80 percent from last year at this time, while in Manatee County, the number of list- ings increased by more than 300 percent for the same period. The normalcyc" could be a bit different than last year, when the AMIPSR reported that average price paid for a single-family home on the Island rose 28.2 percent compared with 2004, with the average single- family home selling for $764,000 in 2005 against the $615,600 average for 2004. The average condominium sale price jumped from $436,000 in 2004 to $601,000 in 2005, a 37.8 percent climb. Gould said a number of people who purchased property the past few years as investments or for rental income are now looking at the prospects of "cashing out," which has caused an increase in the number of .listings the past few months. "They are not anxious to sell, but want to be in the marketplace as the high season approaches," he added. .. He expects a number of sales the next three months asmore and more winter visitors arrive for the season. Buyers, however, are now looking more at the long PLEASE SEE REAL ESTATE, PAGE 3 Volume 14, No. 14 Feb. 8, 2006 FREE Bohnenberger 'yes,' Whitmore 'no,' Haas-Martens 'maybe' By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter With Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore offi- cially announcing last Thursday that she won't seek re- election this November, City Commissioner Rich Boh- nenberger wasted no time in tossing his hat into the ring for the position. "I am taking this opportunity to announce that I am a candidate for the office of mayor in the City of Holmes Beach," Bohnenberger said last. Friday. ' "My public service as a city commissioner and Bohnenberger, yes former mayor, as well as the formal training I've received in the Florida Certified Public Managers pro- gram, provides me with the qualifications, experience and administrative skills to lead this city into the future," he said. Bohnenberger said he had been considering another run at the mayor's position for some time, but made up his made last month after it "became obvious Carol was not going to continue," he said. "I have a lot to offer the city and my election would be a smooth transition for the city after Carol." A 16-year resident of the city, Bohnenberger was mayor of Holmes Beach from 1994 to 1996. Another Holmes Beach resident often mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor is City Commissioner Sandy Haas-Martens, but the commissioner said she's not made any decision. "It's much too early in the ballgame. We don't have to file until July. I've had people ask me to run for the past several years and I have a lot of contemplating to do before making any decision," she said. According to Whitmore, she never told anyone she wasn't going to run again, she had just been thinking about it until last Thursday, when she made her deci- sion. "Now, I can officially say I'm not going to seek another term. I've been mayor since 1998 and it's time to look at other options in politics." She declined to comment on what her other options might be, but has previously made it no secret that she is considering a run for the county commission, now that County Commissioner Pat Glass has announced that after 26 years on the commission, she is stepping down this November. Glass holds an at-large seat on the board. Whitmore took time to wish Bohnenberger and "everyone else who wants to be mayor of Holmes. Beach all the best. I'm sure the city will be in good hands with whomever is elected." The Holmes Beach election is Nov. 7. Whitmore, no Haas-Martens, maybe rrs~rap~Rlrr-, b--~riia~P--~i~5~s~'gBs8B"~Bilb1~4~lh~E tr . - ------------ c 2-A M FEB. 8, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER Commissioner fined in road rage incident By Paul Roat A Bradenton Beach city commissioner has been levied $2,000 for what has been described as a "road rage" incident shortly after she took office in 2003. Lisa Marie Phillips was elected to the Bradenton Beach Ward 2 post in November 2003. On Jan. 3, 2004, she pulled behind a car driven by Ronald Ockerman, who had stopped on 22nd Street in Bradenton Beach. According to findings of fact reached by Division of Administrative Hearings Judge Carolyn S. Holifield, "When Ock- erman slowed down or stopped at the intersection, Phillips became impatient and blew her horn. "Ockerman responded by directing an obscene hand gesture, colloquially known as 'shooting the bird,' at Phillips. Ockerman then slowly drove his truck east through the intersection toward an alley on the right that ran behind the Ockerman's home just down the street. "Phillips drove her car through the intersection past the Ockermans and Manatee Players' program to be Rotary topic Plans for the Manatee Players will be discussed by the group's develop- ment director, Janene Santos-Witham, at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island Tuesday, Feb. 14. The meeting will be at the Beach- House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, at noon for a $10 lunch. Further information may be obtained by calling 713-0042. pulled around at an angle on the road in front of their truck, thereby requiring Ockerman to stop prior to the alley. "Phillips then exited her vehicle and -walked toward-Ockerman's truck. Ock- erman also exited his vehicle. When Phillips reached the area close to where Ockerman was, she waived her middle finger at Ockerman, imitating the obscene gesture he had directed at her, and asked him, 'What's this, what's this?' Phillips also commented that 'this is road rage.' "At some point during the confron- tation, Ockerman advised Phillips that he was going to call the police. Phillips responded by challenging Ockerman to 'go ahead and call the police.' Phillips then told Ockerman that she was a city commissioner, that she 'owned' or con- trolled the police, and that the police worked for her. Phillips also told Ock- erman to follow her because she was going to give him a ticket." Holifield concluded that "the evi- dence clearly and convincingly demon- strated that Phillips knew at the time she made her intimidating statements that they were inappropriate and inconsis- tent with the proper performance of her public duties. "In sum, the clear and convincing evi- dence presented at the final hearing estab- lished each of the requisite elements to prove that Phillips violated [Florida statutes] by using her position to threaten and/or intimi- date Ockerman." Phillips, who earns $4,600 annually as a city commissioner, has until Feb. 15 to appeal the decision. A crewfrom Accurate Asphalt Maintenance in Sarasota was in Holmes Beach last week installing a system resembling paver bricks at pedestrian crossings to make it easier for motorists and pedestrians to recognize crosswalks. Police Chief Jay Romine said f -. Pi Ce the crosswalks are the first step in a number of "traffic-calming" measures that could include another signal light on Marina Drive. Holmes Beach Public Works staff and the police department assisted with the installation. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy l sg- -' 5 l:ill - Accepting itine's Day reservationss Ex-ptional Cuisine world Class Wine ique Lagers & Ales .,RE-D4SCO4EE 0444 4,044 4444%9 Lc~dd.~H;4. REST AU RANT 111 SouthBay Boulevard Anna Maria Island: 941-778-1515 Northern Tip Of Anna Mria Island: Acras From The City Pier Breakfast: Sat &-Sun 8am 30aInm : Lunch; EverygDay 11:30am-4pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs'40pm-9pm : Fri & Sat 4:30pm-9pm www.thewaterfrontraetauant.net 1 po WA~ERFRON THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 8, 2006 M A-3 Scientists predict bleak future for Florida islands By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Islanders concerned about global warming have good reason to worry. If the experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists are right, about half of Anna Maria Island could be covered by the Gulf of Mexico in 100 years. That would put most beachfront, waterfront and canalfront homes under the sea, leaving a much smaller Anna Maria Island for human habitation, said Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel of the UCS in Washington, D.C. Those findings are based on the 2001 report the UCS and other scientists around the world compiled for the United Nations-based Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change. "Sea levels around the world are rising, primarily from the melting of the polar ice caps and the warming of the oceans," Dr. Ekwurzel said. Water, as every high school chemistry student knows, expands when heated. Since the average ocean temperature rose about two degrees Fahrenheit between 1958 and 1998, the oceans have expanded correspond- ingly, explained the doctor. Add in the melting of polar ice caps, glaciers and the ice around Greenland, and the oceans are expanding. She said the projections from the 2001 IPCC report are that sea levels on the Florida barrier islands south of Crystal River, including the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys along with islands on Florida's east coast from Cape Canaveral south, will rise between a half-foot to 3 feet by the year 2100. "A 50 centimeter (about 1.75 feet) rise in sea level will typically cause a shoreward retreat of coastline of 50 meters (165 feet)," she said. Hardest hit would be the Florida Everglades, which is already at sea level, and the Cape Canaveral area bar- rier islands. "If the highest point on Anna Maria Island is six feet above sea level, then the worst-case scenario is about half the Island would be underwater," Ekwurzel predicted. The "worst-case scenario" is if governments around the world do nothing to halt the emission of 4 4 . :-" .,. _".-.1 Awl- A-- '' t'rj). \i,J Ma p Cl hrmOl.J 31,rI I, 11 Disappearing coastline The Union of Concerned Scientists has predicted that sea levels along much of Florida's coastline will rise anywhere from one-halffoot to 3 feet by the end of the century. Islander Photo: Courtesy UCS heat-trapping gases, she said. "I believe we have about a generation to turn this around. We have the technology to do it, it's just getting governments to agree. We have to start now because it takes a long time to implement new energy resources," concluded Ekwurzel. While Dr. Ekwurzel offered hope for the future of barrier islands, she also noted that the next IPCC report will be published next year, and its predictions are likely to be even gloomier than the 2001 report. "I'm not at liberty to say what we've found the past five years, but it's fair to say we didn't find any change for the better." Unfortunately, said Dr. Ekwurzel, there's not a lot AME's ship comes in The new sliip-slhaped pliay-vroind ii lppialas has arrived for Anna Maria Elementary School's kindergarten/first- grade playground. Theplay aica still awaits thefinishing touches, but will soon feature a new covered pavilion nearby and a inew tricYcle path wd'il vIuround the primary grade playground. The plastic banners on the new play piece are engraved rah tihe school mascot and name. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Real estate's wild ride CONTINUED FROI PAGE 1-A term and consider a home purchase on the Island as a livable unit. not as a rental or investment propertN. Gould believes. "Market increases, are now just normal. There is still a great demand for Island property and al\t a s \\ ill be. No one \\ill ever lose mone3 buying Island real estate," he said \' ith confidence. :; ' The report also said that as of Jan. 16, 2006, there were 21 sing le-famil\ home sales pending on the Island \\ ith an average listing price of $923,000. Public hearing on bridge opening times in March Sarasota--Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organi- zation Director lMike Howe said the U.S. Coast Guard has scheduled a public hearing on changing the opening times for the Cortez Bridge and the Anna Maria Island Bridge for 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Holmes Beach City Hall. The three Island cities and Longboat Key had peti- tioned: the Coast Guard to change the opening times from every 20 minutes on demand to every half-hour on demand, citing the heavy backup of traffic during the openings, particularly during the winter tourist season. that a barrier island of just 7,500 people can do. "It's up to state and national governments to initi- ate action, but the people along Florida's coastline can start demanding action now so that future generations will still have an island," she said. But the UCS predictions are for a future 100 years from now and many Islanders are likely more con- cerned about what the weather is going to be today or tomorrow. Of more immediate interest might be what the weather will be like during the 2006 hurricane season? Not good, according to the National Weather Ser- vice, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmo- spheric Administration. NOAA's most recent report says that four of the five hottest years on record have all been within the last decade, and the fifth hottest was 1988. And 2005 was the hottest year in the United States since NOAA began keeping records in 1871. "And 2005 had the most active hurricane season we've ever seen," said Dan Noah of the NWS in Ruskin. Warmer temperatures mean warmer-oceans, which means more hurricanes, he said. According to preliminary NWS predictions for the 2006 hurricane season, there is a 95 to 100 per- cent chance of an "above-normal Atlantic hurricane season." NOAA said to expect 18 to 21 tropical storms, with nine to 11 becoming hurricanes and five to seven of those becoming major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). At least three of those major hurricanes will likely strike the U.S. mainland. Noah said hurricanes are becoming stronger and more frequent because the sea temperature is warmer than normal. Warm water causes more hurricanes to form, and that same warm water acts like jet fuel for a hurricane, making them larger and stronger. And, said Noah, it's only a matter of time before a major hurricane strikes.the Tampa Bay area directly, causing major inland flooding, with most barrier islands becoming wasteland like the coast of Mississippi and Alabama last year when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore. For the Tampa Bay area and Anna Maria Island, "It's not na quieslon of if. but\ lienn" fhe said. Meetings Anna Maria City Feb.9, 7 p.im. cit\ cormmiShsion work sessioni.Agenda: Review site plan procedure ordinance; PODS/trailer storage; condo conversions; sign ordinance discussion: building ordinance; line of credit; county fuel tax; tabletop speed controls. Feb. 13, 7 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., .environmental education and enhancement committee meeting. Feb. 16, 3 p.m., bids open for Gladiolus-North Shore Drive drainage project. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Feb. 9, 2 p.m., city commission work meeting on city pier. Feb. 9, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comprehensive plan. Feb. 16, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m., celebration honoring past and pres- ent female mayors of the city. Feb. 16, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 .Marina Drive, 708-5800..: t Of Interest Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operation Center meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall. 4-A M FEB. 8, 2006 M THE ISLANDER New Parrot Cove Marina may go on market By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Bob Gertz thought he'd be in the marina business, spending a million and a half dollars and a year and a half of stressful time on it, but now he's not sure he'll stay there. ' His Parrot Cove Marina just east of Cortez on Palma Sola Bay is a brand new facility, the old marina there uprooted and a new one built piece by piece in its A place. It has room for 36 boats up to 50 feet in length, . with 5 feet of water at mean low tide throughout the ";" B boat basin which opens directly on Palma Sola Bay. - It's just what Gertz envisioned when he bought the ' property two years ago come spring for $450,000. He .F .. ..- ' has sunk an additional $1 million into the removal of i.. - the old docks and pilings and replacement with what is .-"-"-; " now a new marina. H ' But he's having second thoughts about staying in .. the slip-renting business, what with an encouraging .; . appraisal and even more encouraging expressions of '* . interest from some folks seeking to buy it.. - The appraisal found the property worth between A $2.2 and $2.5 million, Gertz said, based on market ....:' values of last summer. One interested person said he' k:- -. '" could live with that and hinted he'd put a yacht club .- there there's a two-story building which Gertz had :.. PLEASE SEE PARROT COVE, NEXT PAGE Could the Parrot Cove Marina go onthe market? Islander Photo: Paul Roat s""I-n AVEDlllAlB j lifestyle salon Sspa e store Er1U 11 experience the difference hair nails skin body C 'AH5311 gulf drive D HUGE anna maria island '_l "i 'P 778.5400 -. im ;!tU 4!" fei f -%%".a2salonandspa.com ..n. 2994 SAVINGS ON MAi IHtSStS Factory Overruns Factory Blemished Discontinued S. .5070% OFF INCLUDING PILLOWTOPS MEMORY FOAM 20,000 Sq. 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Anna Maria adopted a cell tower ordinance three. years ago that governs the size, location and style of cell towers, but no wireless communications company has yet applied to build a facility. Bellflower and Verizon officials met with Building Official Kevin Donohue in December to "informally" discuss the application process and ordinance. Under the ordinance, approval of some cell towers, depending upon size and location, must come from the city commission, although the city administration can approve some facility locations. Verizon has not yet indicated where they would like to construct their tower, but a preferred location could easily be the Roser Memorial Community Church or at city hall. The company had a deal with the church in Sep- tember 2001 to build a cell tower on top of the church steeple, but the deal fell through following a public Parrot Cove for sale? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4-A planned to refilrbish as a dwelling. Another looked at it for de\ elopment. \\ith its 320 feet of waterfront. :Those tentative explorations are "getting more and more attractive," Gertz said, though he'd just as soon keep the marina open to the public. Hle hasn't heard 'of any interest on the part of Manatee Count\. whichh has a small park adjacent to the marina. The county's parcel has some 800 feet of waterfront. "I guess Parrot Cove could be turned into the maritime museum I keep hearing about," he said. "It's got that boat ramp on the north end, and there's plenty of water and access to open water. "But I don't know. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with it, now that the work and the challenge are over." outcry against the project. After consulting with cellular communications expert Ted Kreines of California, the city learned that under federal law it could not prevent construction of By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Nearly two months after Goodloe Marine halted the Island's beach renourishment project, the U.S. Palma Sola waters unhealthy Bathers and beachgoers using the Palma Sola Causeway should be advised there could be a health problem in the water on the south side of the eastern end of the causeway. Manatee County Environmental Health Director Tom Larkin said the most recent five-week average of tests at the causeway's southeast Palma Sola Bay loca- tion near the mainland "indicates that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease, par- ticularly for susceptible individuals." The advisory was based on high levels of marine water bacteria as established by the Environmental Pro- tection Agency and the State of Florida, he said. . The Palma Sola waters were to be tested on Feb. 6 and again Feb. 8 to determine if the bacteria le\ els were at acceptable levels for human contact. An increase in bacteria levels could be related to the recent heavy rains and associated storwater runoff, he added. When excess enteric bacteria is found at a test site, it's an indication of fecal pollution, said Larkin. The pollution could come from stormwater runoff, pets, wildlife or human sewage. Under a federally funded program, .the county, monitors 10 area saltwater locations. When levels of fecal coliform or other bacteria exceed the accepted EPA standard for a five-week test average, a warning is issued. Seven test locations are on Anna Maria'Island, but no ! health advisories for those locations have been issued. personal wireless services facilities, only regulate cer- tain aspects of size, style, location and height. That led to the 2003 adoption of a master plan for personal wire- less services facilities and accompanying ordinance. Army Corps of Engineers still has no idea when the project will resume, what to do with the pipes and equipment currently clogging the beach south of the Manatee Public Beach, or even if Goodloe will be allowed to continue the project. That's the word from Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore following her conference call Monday, Feb. 6, with Corps representative Charles Stevens, Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Manatee County Ecosystems Administrator Charlie Hunsicker. Whitmore said she and Chappie expressed concern about the safety issue of pipes remaining on the beach and the economic impact on tourist rentals because of the spoiled beach. Whitmore said Stevens was the Corps-chief spokes- person during the call, but he didn't have much to say. "He said he is acutely aware of our issues and would take our concerns to his supervisor this Thursday and discuss them," she said. That's the.same story Whitmore and Chappie have i.beeniherring since earli Januanir.hen the Corps said it would have an announcement at an tfimie about the Future of the project. "I told him that in all m \ear of politics. I'\e i gotten the mostphine.calls about this issue. Everybody here is looking to us for answers. We're on the hot seat, not them." Those words, however, appear to be like silent rain- drops to the Corps. "He couldn't comment on any of our questions, just that he'd take up the issue with his boss. but w e' e been hearing that story the past two months. He said he wasn't authorized to say an\ more," \Vhitmore said. "I've requested removal of the pipes and equipment if the project is not going to-resumeiin the next fe\% weeks, "she said, "and he said he'd get back to me as soon as he got an answer." 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From searching somewhat anxiously for water- front sites for nautical purposes, Manatee County is unexpectedly offered four prospects for its maritime museum and boat-launching ramps in Cortez. Suitable waterfront land has become steadily cost- lier as it became more scarce, especially in big enough parcels to accommodate such use. True, the county has gotten richer, too, but still .... The developing Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum has outgrown its temporary quarters in the Cortez Community Center its classic wooden boat- building program alone is bursting. It's going some- where, and thoughtful planning now can ease the stress of growth. Boat ramps are a natural association with the museum. The most attractive location by far is the Seafood Shack property just north of Cortez Road. It includes a big building, a 68-slip boat moorage, extremely desir- able waterfront, and vacant acreage. The Cortez Trailer Park on the water across Cortez Road from the Shack is another possibility. The owner is in negotiation with the tenants, and if that falls through it may be suitable, but the county would have to displace the residents. The Holiday Cove RV park just up Cortez Road would make a suitable location ass-well, although its small canal and-alow bridge to open \\ after could make it a hard sell for the traditional sailboats of the boat- building program. The just-rebuilt Parrot Cove Marina is a fourth possibil- ity. It has 320 feet of waterfront and a boat ramp adjacent to a county park with about 800 feet of shoreline. Urgent though the need is for boat ramps, we are at least as interested in the maritime museum, which needs and deserves a suitable home. It will preserve and promote the marine traditions of Cortez and Manatee County, traditions that built what we have today and are fast dwindling. It promises to be a showcase for the county. The Seafood Shack is the worthy home for these endeavors, and the other possible sites are not far behind. There is opposition, as always. But remember the old saying,- "If you want to catch heck, just do some- thing." The protesters have real concerns, but any fea- sible use of the Shack will raise similar issues. None of these properties \\ ill be available for long, nor will they. get less costly. The county has a limited deadline to act, and it should do it while it can. Tick. Tock. Thi Islander FEB. 8, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 14 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial , Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson David Futch Robert Noble :Carrie. Price 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) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25: cents each. 1992-2005 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 "WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9892' PHONE 941 778-7978 IA~X~~O S SLICK By Egan inion Get in touch Regarding the dredging equipment on the beach, why should the officials from Anna Maria try to get a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? When they are not responding, contact your con- gressman, senator, governor. Alex Alma, Lake Zurick, Ill. Poison pill ordinance Will someone have to die before the City of Anna Maria takes steps to protect its citizens by securing adequate cell phone service? -Last November I fell and broke my hip. I was in my house. I had my cell phone with me. However, because the cellular service in this city is so poor, I was unable to call 911 or even my own house phone. I could not move and just had to lay there. It is common knowledge that falls which result in broken hips frequently lead to death for senior citizens. Fortu- nately, my wife found me within a half-hour, and I am now on the mend. The City of Anna Maria has written an ordinance which sets conditions so high that it has effectively pre- vented the phone companies from providing this life- saving service. Its stance is that, "If the phone coimpa- nies want to provide better service, all they have to do is comply with our ordinance." The poison pill ordinance has worked. What we have here in Anna Maria is a failure to communicate. The City of Anna Maria is not proactive in obtaining adequate service, and thereby is derelict in providing this important potentially lifesaving service: William M. Diamant, Anna Maria On being thankful Having extensive knowledge of the subject, please note my response. As for pain, mine is a constant situ- ation as I am 100-percent disabled and, at 81 with a crushed spine from flying dive-bombers in the Navy, I know the feeling. - I have used Island bridges since the old wooden one, which had a manually operated swing section. But also I have a college degree in meteorology, am a fifth-generation local, and have worldwide experience in typhoons and hurricanes on some 19 aircraft carri- ers, relying on data furnished by the NOAA hurricane center. Due to "ground effect," our bridges are subject to only 29 percent of cyclostrophic velocity (29 and 31 feet). The Sarasota bridge at 81 feet would be sub- ject to 50 percent. Statewide, all megabridges therefore are closed at cyclostrophic velocity of 42 mph. Regu- lar cars are imperiled at 46, high-profile vehicles and towed boats at 38. We computed some 62 percent of our Islanders would be trapped by high bridges should a hurricane hit us directly. Mrs. Martini does know whereof she speaks. Jim Kissick, Bradenton Beach A caring community My children and I have been overwhelmed with the support, kindness and generosity of everyone during :this challenging time. We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and for all the wonderful stories about Jim that you've taken the time to share with us; We feel blessed to have been his family and blessed to be sur- rounded by such a caring community. Pidge Taylor, and Courtney, Nick and Kelsey, Holmes Beach Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. Letters are published on a space-available basis with regard to timeliness of the material. Writers are limited to one published letter per month. Address letters to Editor, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to -.. .944ts77,-9392,, or'e-.mail to news@islander.org. THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 8, 2006 M A-7 ' slice it... it's cMlalonev! IiIri.-.rn 7H.:irT;l -.- Lr,a r o. On', c.r,-re r j lir.-r School daze Some stories I've read recently about schools in our area have brought back many memories about by school days in New Jersey. There was first St. John's Grammar School in Bergenfield and then Teaneck High both in Bergen County. The story about that father who punched the teacher that he thought was picking on his daugh- ter, for instance, reminded me instantly about St. John's. That's because if I had ever come home back then and reported to my father that Sister Ursala was picking on me, he would have imme- diately decided I deserved it and spanked me - not punched her. Thinking back to St. John's also came from reading about the auction our Island grammar school just had to get rid of some things no longer needed in the new school. I missed that because I already have five grandsons who went to that old school and don't need any other AME prod- ucts. Besides, I didn't recognize most of the things advertised to be up for bid. It did, however, make me feel bad that St. John's never had an auction that I knew of. If it did, I certainly would have loved to bid on at least one of their blackboard erasers. That's because I loved it when the nuns sent me out in the lawn to clap the chalk dust out of them. Even a slate blackboard itself would have interested me. I feel sorry for the kids with the new plastic boards that produce nothing to clap. Another treat was being chosen to empty the pencil sharpeners in the garbage. I miss pencils, too. They all had an eraser on the end just in case. My old St. John's desk is something I'd still like to have, too. In the upper right hand corner of every desk back then was an inkwell, filled with real ink. I enjoyed very few things more than dip- ping the ends of Alice Bolinder's long blond hair in my well when she sat in front of me. And how about a pen like the one that I also dipped in that well and used instead of pushing a button to make a ball pen possible to write with like they do today? That desk had a hinged top, too, and the com- partment held all my books and things I didn't have to take home for homework. Now, the poor kids have to carry everything on their backs in a knapsack, homework needed or not. I would also love to have one of those old com- position books we had the ones with the black and white cover and lined pages inside that were strung together in there somehow. The attraction was that the book had a label on the cover for my name and room number, and the back had the multiplication table right up to and including 12 times 12. Why we had to learn that, I'll never know. Nobody ever asked me how much 12 times 12 turned out to be and, besides, why did they stop there and leave out 13 X 13 and more? Still, I'd love one of those books just to show my grandchil- dren how easy it was back then to get an answer without pocket calculators. I would have bid on all those things at a St. John's auction. Had Teaneck High School ever had an auction, I would have bid on my old gym locker, because its aroma would have brought back many memo- ries. And I often wonder whatever happened to the little pocket-sized beetle clicker Charlie Daley had? Squeezing that thing by an appointed watcher was how we were warned that a teacher was about to come into the boys rest room when we were sneak- ing a cigarette in one of the stalls, and so it gave us a chance to flush down the shared butt. I would only have bid on that clicker, not on the boys room stall. But you know, even if there had been a New Jersey school auction back then, I probably would have wound up with nothing more than an eraser, because all I had was my 25-cent monthly allow- ance. y, Bring Your Sweethearts Sto Rotten Ralph's for Valentine's Day! Y Pitchers of Bud & - Miller Lite Only $7 ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 A- -^_. ../ f Mexico ALLY AN-AT IS*&CIP 3AL A -EVRYDY!$89 Ten years ago in the Feb. 8, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Residents of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key agreed to form a task force to fund research into stopping red tide after meeting with area scientists and environmental officials on how to solve the problem. Holmes Beach Supervisor of Public Works John Fernandez submitted his resignation to take a similar position with Longboat Key. The Florida Department of Transportation announced there would be a four-week delay in an administrative judge's decision on whether or not the DOT can proceed with construction of a 65-foot-high, fixed-span bridge to replace the Anna Maria Bridge. The DOT said it had failed to provide the judge with transcripts of certain public meetings on the issue. Date Low High Rainfall Jan. 29 59 76 0 Jan. 30 63 72 .20 Jan. 31 61 68 0 Feb. 1 45 73 0 Feb. 2 52 74 0 Feb. 3 68 77 .10 Feb. 4 61 66 .40 Average Gulf water temperature 650 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 i.m. daily. SWe'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the perfect , Sway to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. More Than 1,400 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid subscribers are already receiving * The Islander where they live ... from Alaska to Germany and California to m SCanada. 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Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Valentine jewelry 'trunk show' soon at Longboat gallery A Valentine "trunk show" by jewelry designer Mia Katrin will be at the Wallace Fine Art Gallery on Long- boat Key Feb. 9-11, with the artist's reception Thurs- day, Feb. 9. Among the high-end pieces will be a one-of-a-kind necklace of 32.4 carats of Colombian emeralds with diamonds and other jewels. The reception will be from 6 to. 8 p.m. Friday. The artist will be available as a jewelry fashion consul- tant and help with gift suggestions during the "trunk show." Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1'0 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Details are available at 387-0746. Medicare part D questions answered at chamber Questions about the Medicare part D enrollment process will be answered by Michael Vejins in a series of meetings at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Vejins, a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and member of the New York Stock Exchange, will be at the chamber from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, and subsequent' Tuesdays through May 2. The consultations are free, the chamber said. Further information may be obtained by calling 778-1541. St. Patrick's Day breakfast is right on course If St. Patrick's Day approaches, can Don Maloney be far behind? He is the perennial chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast here, and in charge of crowning the 2006 Island Irishman (woman) of the Year. He's already warning that you can be left out if you don't make your reservation soon. The breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 17, at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Only paid reservations will be honored, Malo- ney warned, and tickets.at $7.50 are available from wife Sarah Maloney at 778-4865. A ticket gets you a full breakfast, dessert as an Irish version of Danish pastry, Irish songs and stories, the Island's Irish Ceili Dancers and the coronation of the year's Irish sovereign. Passing along the 2005 title will be Islander Publisher Bonner Joy. Maloney suggests that because parking is sure to be a problem, those attending "ride the free green trol- ley" that will be running up and down Gulf Drive on that special day. Mote Florida mystery writers schedule is arranged Mote Marine Laboratory has established a sched- ule for authors' appearances in the Mote Mystery Writ- ers With a Florida Connection series. Lectures and book signing will be on the Mote campus, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, on City Island off the south ramp of the New Pass Bridge to Longboat Key. The $10 admission fee will go to the Mote research library, a spokesperson said. The schedule, with appear- ances at 2 and 7 p.m.: ThuirsJj. Feb. 9, James:O. Born, author 'of "Escape Clause," at the Keating Education Center. Tuesday, Feb. 28, James Swain, "Grift Sense," "Funny Money," and "Mr. Lucky," Buchanan Room. Thursday, March 16, Bob Morris, "Bahamarama" and "Jamaica Me Dead," Keating Education Center. Thursday, April 27, Ward Larsen, "The Perfect Assassin," Buchanan Room. Further information may be obtained by calling 388-4441, ext. 333. The program's spokesperson said that next year Women Mystery Writers With a Florida : Connection will be the program. Africa/Carib music will be played in concert Friday Music from Africa, the Caribbean islands and the Americas will be presented in a concert from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Education Center on Long- boat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive. African beats, samba, bossa nova and Afro-Cuban will be played by Thomas Carabasi, drummer; Avon Griffin, percussion; Dick Reynolds, piano; and Patrick Bettison, bass. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non- members. Additional information may be obtained by calling 383-8811. Sailboat race sponsored Sunday by Cortez Yacht Club The Cortez Yacht Club has scheduled a "Valen- tine's Day Massacre" sailboat race starting at noon Sunday, Feb. 12, at Marker 2 at the mouth of the Mana- tee River. It will cover an 8-mile triangular course in Tampa Bay, with trophies going to winners based on corrected overall times. It is open to any boat 22 feet or longer with a securable cabin. Captains' meetings will be at 9 a.m. at the Seafood Shack in Cortez and the Twin Dolphin Marina, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, with breakfast at the Seafood Shack and a post-race barbecue at the Twin Dolphin. Entry is by registration at either captains' meeting. Further information is available by calling 792-9100 or 780-3547. Parent Support Group meets at Center next Wednesday The Parent Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Child care will be provided and pizza served. Shir- ley Romberger, the Center's family therapist, will be facilitator for the meeting. Parents may register and obtain further information by calling 778-1908. Art group to show works at Center tomorrow The art group studying under Sue Lynn Cotton will have a special exhibit from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Many of the students have been working with Cotton for three years, the Center said. Art will be avail- able for purchase. Details are available at 778-1908. Thieves market, mullet smoke set by Privateers The Anna Maria Island Privateers will sponsor a combined thieves market and mullet smoke from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Coquina Beach. It will be at the south parking lot, free of charge and with plenty of parking, the Privateers said. It is a fundraiser to finance youth scholarships and commu- nity services. There will be "vendors selling plundered goods, treasures, antiques, collectibles and a lot more," said a spokesperson. More than 60 vendors have signed up, With more space available. The Privateers will smoke fresh mullet overnight, and will sell their delicacy starting in the morning, fresh off the smooker, until all is gone. Furtherinformation is available at 778-1512. 'Romantic Rhapsody' Saturday for Valentine Pops A "Romantic Rhapsody" concert by the Florida West Coast Symphony will be at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Neel Performing Arts Center, Manatee Com- munity College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. It will be the 21st annual Valentine Pops concert sponsored by.the Manatee Symphony Association to raise funds for the symphony. A dinner gala will precede the concert at 5 p.m. at El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 E. Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton. Vocalist Dru Minte will be featured, and dancing will be to Mike Ash and the Notables. A ticket package for the dinner and concert is $175 per person, available at 792-8608. Tickets for the con- cert alone are $38, $33 and $29 and may be obtained by calling 953-3434. - Tai chi to treat arthritis to be demonstrated Tuesday Sherry Fideler will demonstrate the use of tai chi to treat arthritis at a class at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fideler is the Center's fitness instructor and stressed that tai chi's benefits are not limited to arthritis but are also helpful for other physical problems. The regular class will run for six weeks beginning Feb. 21 for $25 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Details are available at 778-1908. Post-Civil War Judaism to be topic in series "American Jews From Post-Civil War to the Early 1900s" will be discussed in the "Judaism in America" lecture series Sunday, Feb. 12, on Longboat Key. The lecture will be presented by Rabbi David Starr of Hebrew College in the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, from 3 to 5 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 383-8811. Cost is $25. Stained-glass stepping-stone classes scheduled at Center Classes in the creation of stained-glass garden step- ping stones will be conducted by Glen LeFevre from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Cost is $55 for members, $60 for nonmembers. Deadline for registration is 'Feb. 13. Details may be obtained at 778-1908. Longboat chamber to lunch in Bradenton Beach' The Longboat/St. Armands/Lido Keys Chamber of Commerce will have a networking lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Sun House Res- taurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. "Essential Skills for Business Success" will be discussed by Larry Face of Next Level Achievement. Reservations may be made at 383-2466 for the affair, which will be $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. 'Good Morning Longboat Key' breakfast set for Feb. 22 A "Good Morning Longboat Key" breakfast is planned by the Longboat/St. Armands/Lido Keys Chamber of Commerce from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the chamber office, 6969 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Reservations may be made and further information obtained by calling 383-2466. THE ISLANDER FEB. 8, 2006 M A-9 Island Dreaams j Cottage-style ffinsfor your beach house Located at the corner of Spring Avenue and Gulf Drive 778~4050 AT CURVES, WE'RE TAKING SHAPE! COME JOIN THE FUN! JOI NO AN GE 50%*OF service fe 4228 60th St. W., Bradenton 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 794-2878 779-2878 -0 00 0 teo alNd or. p cvioui a p al uIder FREE GiftWrap. . S- . SLdi-es' & ll en'Resortwear *=j S & Sn3S-i es 'Beach 778-4505 . 00... 4 o ........ G V-. I * :.aa> t *"'>,. i *^*j-i B a^ -- ! Vn 5 ">. ( I . 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Asking price for the 783-square-foot single-family home on a 50-byl00-foot lot owned by Robert Allen Bodell is $400,000. There are no plans for what the city will do with it, but it's "an opportunity," Mayor John Chappie said. Before the property could be utilized for city purposes, it would need to be rezoned from its cur- rent residential to governmental zoning, a change that Building Official Ed i Ic Adam said would not be difficult. S"I could not believe how confined public works was," Commissioner John Shaughnessy said. "Public works needs to expand, and I'm all for us to get this before someone else gobbles it up." Funding for the property would come from the city's community redevelopment agency funds, which currently amounts to more than $1 million. Not everyone was pleased with the acquisition, though. "I can't vote on something without doing a little ,more research," said Commissioner Bill Shearon. "I don't see the big rush with this. I believe we're opening ourselves to a real can of worms without the rezoning." 'Cloak and Dagger' author Hall to be here Roger Hall, author of "You're Stepping on My Cloak and Dagger," will be on the Island Thursday, Feb. 23, for a presentation at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. He will speak on a program here at 10:30 a.m. The book has become a "cult classic," a humorous account of his experiences during World War II with the Office of Strategic Services, forerunner of the CIA. For sale This prop- erty at 306 Church Ave. could _,.well be ~- purchased S:" by the City of Bradenton Beach and .. .. used to S- .expand the ... works 4 offices, pictured in the back- ground. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Dead turtle stalls renourishment By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter The dead turtle is gone and the dredging gear is back at work after Longboat Key beach renourishment was shut down for the better part of a week. A dead green sea turtle was found in an intake screen of the pumping equipment aboard the dredge Bayport Jan. 25, and work stopped as required by the project's permit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized resumption of operations Tuesday, Jan. 31. The town of Longboat told contractor Manson Construction Co. to go back to work quickly so as to complete the job before marine turtle and seabird nesting seasons begin May 1. The dredge was pumping sand from a borrow area several miles offshore, said the town, and the death, or "take" in dredging parlance, occurred despite turtle deflectors and exclusion devices on the dredge's drag head. A fishing trawler also was working the area to clear marine life from the dredge head, in accordance with permit conditions, but the big green turtle slipped through and was sucked into the equipment. This was the second turtle death in the Longboat project. The first was last November, and it brought about the additional protection of the trawler to avert such incidents. Since November, according to Longboat records, the trawler has safely removed 45 turtles from the dredging borrow sites 22 loggerheads, 25 Kemps ridleys, seven greens and one hawksbill. The town said its renourishment project is 75 per- cent complete on its way to completion in April. Center is tops in 'Be More' The Anna Maria Island Community Center was honored as one of the top five in special events awards at the WEDU-TV "Be More" awards in Tampa. The Center "far surpassed many others in the awards category," the sponsor noted. Attending the ceremonies were. Pierrette Kelly, executive director of the Center; Don Schroder, member of the board; and Aida Matic-Chaffee and Scott Dell of the Center's staff. The Center is ai 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, telephone 778-1908. VALENTINE'S DAY TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Island Florist... You Know Why LOVING HUSBANO.DEVOTED FATHER. 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He is a waiter at the Gulf Drive Cafe, where a diner choked on a piece of roast beef and seemed in really terrible shape, said fellow staffers. "Everyone was startled, me too," said Higgins. "I won- dered why isn't anybody doing anything for the poor guy? Then I realized I wasn't doing anything either. "So I jumped over and grabbed the man around the middle and started wrenching on him. The beef popped right out of his mouth, just like you see on TV." He credits television with showing him how to save that life: "I never took any first aid lessons or anything, just saw how to do it on TV shows. "You know, you don't think about heroics or any- thing. You see a problem like that and just figure if nobody else is handling it, you have to jump in. It's your normal duty as a human to help out in trouble." Not everyone seems to think that way, but Bill Johnson is very glad Higgins does. He's the diner whom Higgins grabbed around the middle to pop the strangling bite from his throat. Johnson subsequently sent his benefactor a note "along the lines of it's great that there are still people who help people," said Higgins. Higgins was reared on the Island but left eight years ago for Philadelphia, where he was content as a graphics illustrator until a casual acquaintance said, "You're from an island in Florida? What in the world are you doing here?" The young man came home to Anna Maria three years ago, and both he and Johnson are glad. "After it happens you have a different outlook," Higgins said. "You just go along living, and then this happens and you think wow, maybe I could do this for others. "You realize you've got something you didn't know you needed." That's why he's looking into becoming an emer- gency medical technician, and maybe ultimately a full- fledged medic. S -. ..... ... Jeff Hig- .- gins, a tlwaiter at Gulf Drive Cafe, .-T saved a patron's I life through his quick thinking. 4. .Islander "- Photo: s ]A.-. Paul Roat .., -,. Last chance for King Middle School fundraiser, auction tickets A limited number of tickets remain for Saturday's Cocktail Party and Auction benefiting the new King Middle School Media Center. The event will be held at the home of Kelly and Cindy Tutterow, 5944 Riverview Blvd., Bradenton, from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11, and will feature hors d'ouevres provided by the Sandbar, Publix, Jane E's, the Chop Shop, Woodson Brother's Seafood Grill and more. There will also be a champagne fountain where, for a small fee, guests can refill their glass all evening. More than 100 items will be available during the silent auction, including gift certificates for local restau- rants and businesses. Of note on the auction block are a four day "park hopper" pass to Walt Disney World, two passes to Universal Studios, scuba lessons from Scuba GO GREEKS 2ND U Four Days of SGreek Celebration! THURS-SAT..11 AM-9 PM SUNDAY....NOON-8 PM ADMISSION $3 PARKING FREE! Live Greek music & folk dancing "; Authentic Greek food and pastries Greek Market Place featuring crafts & jewelry ? Church tours highlighting magnificent Byzantine mosaics Children's activities I. Yia Yia Attic Treasures Le Le Nails Professional Nail Carefor Ladies & Gentlemn Visit Jimmy, Rose & Lee! I An extra 10% off for wedding groups .Full SOt 1 ca E*La F-e.1 RoadWes_10 '76~1-7~sr89?! Quest and IMG golf lessons, football helmet signed by Tampa Bay Buccaneer's John Gruden, and a chance to be a model for a Beall's advertisement. There will be a raffle for a television and guests will have the opportunity to purchase a book, which ,, they can sign and donate back to the school library. So far $40,000 has been raised in corporate and family sponsorships, says Islander Susan Thomas, and all the funds will be used for books and materials to help fill the 5,500-square-foot media center in the new King Middle School building scheduled to open for the 2006-07 school year. 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' S14-A 0 FEB. 8, 2006 T THE ISLANDER QOooO Wednesday, Feb. 8 Noon Minnesota Club meeting at the Bradenton Elks Lodge, 2115 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-3573. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.-"Chart Smart" boating course at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 714-0449. Thursday, Feb. 9 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m, Mystery Writers with a Florida Connection presents author of "Escape Clause" James Born at Mote Marine Laboratory's Keating Education Center, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Informa- tion: 388-4441. 3 to 5 p.m. Anna Maria Island Historical Society Jazz Fest in the parking lot of the Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Bring your own chair. Dona- tion suggested. 6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception for jewelry designer Mia Katrin's Longboat Key Trunk Show at Wal- lace Fine Arts Gallery, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Long- boat Key. Information: 387-0746. 8 to 11 p.m. Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club "Sweetheart Dance" featuring the Bob Zimmerman Orchestra at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Friday, Feb. 10 8:45 to 10 a.m. Yoga with Dolce Little at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. 3 to 4:30 p.m. "In the Footprints of the Griot" pre- Ssented by Thomas Carabasi at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies. Professional Nail Care & Spa :i'' 5HPPE5 OF PARADISE BAY S7342 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton .... 794-8888 RECEIVE FREE EXFOLIANT 5CRA/IB WITH A MANICLARE AND PEDICIARE Gift Certificates Available - -E. . Saturday, Feb. 11 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market at Coquina Beach south parking lot, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-4512. 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. "French Market" at the Village of the Arts, between Ninth Street West and 14th Street West, Bradenton. Information: 730-5030. 10 a.m. to noon Watercolor painting demonstra- tion by Caroline Whitmore at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6648. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. "The Highwaymen Sym- posium: A Celebration of the Florida Landscape" friends and family day at South Florida Museum, 210 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Admission applies. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Greek Glendi Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food for Life cooking class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 5 to 9 p.m.- The Highwaymen Symposium panel lecture and artists reception at the South Florida Museum, 210 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. Box 265, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Quality Pet Sitting Reliable Property Services 761-7511 s INTERNATIONAL 76 1 INTERNATIONAL 'Bonded Insured Mears works are February feature at Gallery West Paintings of Lee Mears will be featured through February at Island Gal- lery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. She paints nature in -r ~f~: ii' ;br~ :J 'h--J ' ~ VII r -~~~~ ~c~`; uda~ .a '~La~ :~L~b ;N- I 1 75 f | 0 H 1 from7 MANN'S GIN 0i SMUGGLER A, KARKOV VODKA from VODKA 1 $$ 99 $ 99 17 299,, a 16 ,, s6os 10 1 "5 "1 n SARK JILD TURKEY 1010 BLACK VELVET L PEN SEE 599 5 i $2999,,s 7 1499 17- 99 $ 1.9$999 9 $ S PLUMBING $799 FolonariuPG rig.roii $699 Micheile c 7.99 Glen Ellen 1.5 $7.99 941 778-5622 #CFC057548 icrorju $.8.99 BlackSwani. $8.99 5 2 Glf Dr H i Bc 10 iCr.,ai -7o $10.99 RedwoodCreek 15 $8%99 C 5362 Gullf Dr., Holmes Beach ())11( ~1.( . . . '1 4 0- ('t-*'4 ~r ) '4`~i~ IT'S MKE NORMAN Why Should You Work With Mike? Because he has more than 30 years experience sell- ing on Anna Maria Island, a terrific team backing him up, and lots of contacts. Past performance may not be the only measure of success, but can you think of anything more reassuring to go by? Buying or selling... Mike Norman Realty, Inc 941-778-6696 800-367-1617 www.mikenormanrealty.com _ 5 ,; ,1,-- !, :. .,I - watercolors and pastels, and also works in mixed media and collage. She is managing secretary at the gallery. Details may be obtained by calling 778-6648. 6 to 10 p.m.- Cocktail Party and Auction to benefit the new King Middle School Media Center at the Tut- terow home, 5944 Riverview Blvd., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 778-4457. Fee applies. 8:30 p.m. Valentine Pops: Romantic Rhapsody with the Florida West Coast Symphony at Neel Per- forming Arts Center, Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 953-3434. Fee applies. Sunday, Feb. 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cortez Yacht Club's "St. Val- entine's Massacre Race" in Tampa Bay. Information: 792-9100. Noon to 8 p.m. Greek Glendi Festival at St. Bar- bara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. 2 p.m. "An Afternoon in Vienna" Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra concert at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Donation requested. 3 to 5 p.m. "American Jews from the Post Civil War to the Early 1900s" presentation by Rabbi David Starr at the Education Center of Longboat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE Hc~lS~ Let.K~m pas '=:--~;"~gf~: THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 8, 2006 M A-15 Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14-A Monday, Feb. 13 8:45 to 10 a.m. -Yoga with Dolce Little at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9 a.m.- Widowed persons support group presen- tation on "Identity Theft" at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Infor- mation: 778-1908. 11:30 a.m. Democratic Women's Club of Mana- tee County Black History-Month celebration at the Holi- day Inn Riverside, Bradenton. Information: 795-7608. Fee applies. 1 to 4 p.m. Valentine Dessert Card Party at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. Fee applies. 4 and 7 p.m. "Of Marine Mice and Men: The Immune System of Sharks and Humans" lecture pre- sentation by Carl Luer at Mote Immersion' Cinema, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Fee applies. Tuesday, Feb. 14 8 to 9:30 a.m. "What Winning Has Done For Me" seminar featuring Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" winners at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. 9 to 11:30 a.m. "Rally for a Cure" golf day at the Key Royale Golf Club, 700 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-7170. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Questions about Medicare Part D enrollment answered by Michael Vejins at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1541. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Literary critic Johh Mellon discusses lan McEwan's book "Saturday" at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 4 p.m. -Tai Chi demonstration by Sherry Fideler at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Mari. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Wednesday, Feb. 15 10:30 a.m. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna OPEN Mon.-Fri. 7soam-7in a. 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Paintings by Lee Mears at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Feb. 28. Infor- mation: 778-6648. "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: Manatee County Audubon meeting at First Pres- byterian Church, Bradenton, Feb. 16. Family caregiver support group at the Island Branch Library Feb. 17. Florida West Coast Symphony Masterworks at Neel Performing Arts Center Feb. 17. Service Club of Manatee Antique show at the Manatee Civic Center Feb. 17-19. White Elephant sale at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation Feb. 18. Bead class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Feb. 18. Save Anna Maria Inc. meeting and election of offi- cers at the Island Branch Library Feb. 18. "Heaven Can Wait".at Manatee Community Col- lege Feb. 18-25. Cortez Fishing Festival Feb. 18-19. Piano/organ concert at First Presbyterian Church, Bradenton, Feb. 19. "Religion in the Public Square" lecture at the BeachHouse Restaurant Feb. 20. 'The Sensory World of Manatees" at Mote Marine Laboratory Feb. 20. Stepping-stone craft class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Feb. 20 & 22. *Volunteer recruitment coffee at Mote Marine Lab- GO 'Ks jLS~ FAT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Stain & Odor Control Tile and Grout Color, Cleaning and Stain Controll 778-2882 or 387-0607 www.FatCatCarpetCleaning.com LARRY & NANCY HOUSE, OWNERS Anna Maria Heritage Day vendors being sought Vendors are needed for the annual Island Heritage Day, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, with a 50/50 cash drawing a star attraction. The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, sponsoring the annual event in Anna Maria City, said tickets for the cash draw are available for $1 each, $5 for six, at the historical museum and at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Vendors may pick up application forms at the museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Arts and crafts vendors pay $25 and food vendors 20 percent of sales. Deadline to return the applica- tions is Feb. 18. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Details may be obtained by calling 778-0492. oratory Feb. 21. Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at the BeachHouse. Restaurant Feb. 21. Author Roger Hall at the Island Branch Library Feb. 23. Save the Date: Religious Art & Artifacts Exhibit at the Church of the Annunciation March 3. Island Heritage Day March 4. Dream Classics Concert/Dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center March 10. Celebrate Longboat Key at the.Longboat Key Club March 11. St: Patrick's Day breakfast at the Moose Lodge"- March 17. Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes March 18. BEN COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE Need your refunds early? We offer electronic filing. Day and evening appointments available. 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AME teacher Karen Newhall said the Harcourt sci- ence series is teacher-friendly and because the student workbooks can be kept by each child to use from kin- dergarten'through fifth-grade, the series will save the school money, , Students are currently raising money for a Science V 'k-A-7' ,-ri to be held Feb..14, in order to purchase a .an -- 1 ,'' s ssiblc. Spon-) S YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Prime Delight is a delicious pomegranate juice with CoQ 10 and plant adoptogens. AMS Health Sciences (AMEX AMM) I Call Loretta Owens (941) 778-2658 or visit The Good Earth Northwest Promenade 6717 Manatee Ave. W. "Knob, Knob."::' "Who's there,? 4r Mr.rhch ^~ 'Ms. Seahorse,: ,^ '"Mr. Starfish ... Mrs''Turtle is nesting! See our huge collection of cabinet hardware ... SiAND Ii ;B -ANO:A DW A : 213 54thSt.,Hm es'B1 each 78*308' :0 sorship opportunities are available by calling the school at 708-5525. Vintage jewelry being sold at museum's gift shop Some heirloom pieces and other jewelry have been added to the stock of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society's gift shop, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. New pieces are coming in every day, said a museum spokesperson, and further donations "are gratefully accepted." The shop also has Island books, pictures, and special items, and on Wednesdays has fresh "early settlers bread" for sale. Hours at the museum and gift shop are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. : '.-iys, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. SWe're Totarly .l Go0bal! In fact, we're global times 1,400 plus! More than 1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United'States. WeI go ut Aljska England Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearI all point in tiIl-letn These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." 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Holmes Beach Jan. 27, 600 block of Ambassador Lane, animal report. A woman reported that while walking her two dogs another dog ran out from a home, charging towards her. A man came outside and called the dog back before it reached the woman. However, the woman reports that on her return trip past the same residence, the dog broke loose from the home again and this time she had to fend the dog off as no one retrieved the dog. - Jan. 27, 4400 block of Second Avenue, battery. A man told police that he was checking on the progress of the construction of his pool and stone walkway. When he advised the workers that they had extended the walk- way too far there was a disagreement and he asked the workers to leave. According to the report, the hom- eowner alleged that as the workers were leaving one of them turned and struck him in the mouth with a 'hammer. The construction worker admitted punching the h6imeowner after he allegedly pushed him, but stated he didn't have a tool in his hand. Jan. 28, 100-block of 47th Street, theft. A man reported his money clip was stolen from his resi- dence. Jan. 29, 6504 Gulf Drive, White Sands. Resort, criminal mischief. A fence and trash container were spray painted with graffiti. Jan. 31, 6400 block of Holmes Boulevard, miss- ing person. A woman reported her 57-year-old brother missing when he did not return home to their shared residence for more.than a day. She told police that he has been ill and doesn't usually leave the house. Feb. 3. 30(17 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, theft. A man reported ite bike he left in front of the business had been stolen. SUNSHINE TAX SERVICE 7830 Cortez Road (just West Of 75th St.) (941) 761-8353 Bradenton, FL Subject to credit-approval. Products are serviced by hsbc taxpayer financial services inc. Bank products provided by hsbc bank, usa, n.A. Member fdic. Our fast claims service is "No Problem." ur agency is well known for providing fast, efficient. and fair claims service. 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Wednesday, Feb. 15 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Bagel, Cereal, Toast, Fruit I Lunch: "Celebrate Daytona 500" Nascar Nachos su with Meat and Cheese or Inside Track Trout Melt S Sandwich, Spanish Racing Rice, Winner Winter Mix Vegetables, Speedway Sliced Pears, Special 0 Daytona Dessert Alaska b d Thursday, Feb. 16 Alaska bound Breakfast: Fresh Baked Muffin, Cereal, Toast, 0 Island scouts raised $400 selling poinsettia's during the holiday season, money that will help finance a 0 Super Donut, Fruit camping expedition planned this summer in Alaska. Scouts also hosted a spaghetti dinner for the Anna Maria Lunch: Student Planned Menu Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization as well as a hot dog sale at Lowes on State Road 70. The 0 Friday, Feb. 17 scouts meet weekly at the Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach. Pictured selling poinsettias are Dalton No School. Hicks and dad Robert. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy .IE ,,, ,i ,. ,,,, ..... ,, ^ A B C D E F G H 4" d o-i1,jA?. 2 I 8 Jr ^L n The Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week, 6 a.m. to .,.-,., ,:;.,, 10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals at all 3 u"i. 3,"'.. 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. 4 Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in S' Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to.the city pier along 5 KEYRLEOR. 5 Pine Avenue, where it turns around. -' ..Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna .6 '2W 6 -Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach. 2 '-.:' ,.i..j.j Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the 5 Thie Islander way and at all the stops, "The Islander" 71 .. ,,,,,,, ,,,i ll ,: i,,,-,< 7 sent m e! Tt 'f Free MCAT ride guides available at The Islander, 5404 Tik Islander fk / 1,-( e i er Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) 8 :8 Islander Info: 941 778 7978 SMCAT: 749-7116 S: ",, ,'faI satee Co.wty Area Tnmit S-,. 1 .GULF BEACHES "iri au J ."i h TiI. *l a n dij j ej2r' i 12 '^,. IUI' 1jUij JiI ;1Jjij. j 1T ,;is-n d e _- :2,_tCounty Area Transit ... .. ->B' Ii t.. U L I-~ _ 18-A U FEB. 8, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Obituaries i Robert J. Campbell . S Robert J. Campbell, 77, of Anna Maria Island, died - Jan. 27. I ,i , Born in Springfield, Pa., Mr. Campbell moved to . the Island from Aston, Pa., in 1993. He was retired after 44 years as vice president at Keystone Printing Inc Co. in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Spring- . field High School. He enlisted in " the U.S. Army where he served .' in Alaska and was later called pH '' - back as a U.S. Army Reservist to ' serve in the Korean War. He wasa .' . active in coaching various sports A '.*q I for his children and enjoyed golf .. Memorial services will be ..;.. , and travel.C held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, Campbell -- . at the Roser Memorial Chapel, 'i 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. A memorial Mass for , family was held Feb. 4 at St. Joseph's Church, Aston, % Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell '-' - Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota He is survived by his wife of 55 years Kathleen; Young artist honored children Michael, Robert Jr., Brian and Colleen Muckel Yu a- h o r - S, Max Gardner center, a senior in the advancedplacement program at Bayshore High School, Bradenton, of Pennsylvania, Maureen Brennan of Florida, and M Gade, a n t a a r dn of Pennsyania, Maureen Brenan of Floida, d proudly displays his painting, "North End," at the Anna Maria Artists Guild Gallery in Holmes Beach, the Kathleen of Texas; sister Margaret of Pennsylvania; 15 Kathleen of Tas; s r Margaret o Penn 1 second in a series of recognized high school students to display at the gallery. With Gardner are teacher Kathy grandchildren; and four grea-grandchildren. Cocciolone, left, and guild president Shirley 0 'Day. Gardner is president of Bayshore's National Honor Society and a student advisor for Fine Arts in a Meaningful Education. 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Along with the masks were plaques for each fire station honoring pet owners who donated to the pro- gram, and honoring and remembering their pets. The masks come in three sizes: medium snout; long, large animal snout; and a smaller one for cats and small dois.. Aiimials rescued froni fires with smoke inhalation \\ill iha\e o\ pien through their own special masks from noi\ on.: Smoke inhalation has been a major problem with pets as well as \\ith people during fires, especially home fires, said Fire Chief Andy Price. Often a pet pro- vides the main companionship and affection for seniors burned out, and a pet's death is a major catastrophe added to the trauma of fire. The Bower sisters launched their "Big Breath, and Bark" drive within the ManaTEENs' program Pet Awareness With Seniors (PAWS), designed to provide seniors and low-income adults with pet food to help both people and pets, so they don't have to share the same food. 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The small buffet proved that the seemingly odd food combination is quite compatible, making judging the competition hard for the contest's three "celebrity" judges Bonner Joy, Janette Dunnigan and Bob Pitt. Among the entries were salads and salsas that judges described as "tart," "bright" and packed with "jalepeno action." Interesting blends and textures also surfaced among cooking styles one would never think to find with mullet a Greek Mullet Salad or Asian- inspired Grilled Mullet with Mango Cabbage Salad - but worked terrifically. Pitt, a Florida native who loves to fish and more importantly loves to cook and eat mullet, said judging was tough as "they were all good." The judges assigned points to each dish for taste, presentation and originality, and totaled the points to arrive at winners from among the 11 tasty entries. Many of the cooks rose to the challenge with a cre- ative spin, trying out new recipes that tested the palate rather than tried-and-true family favorites. When Frank Dolan from Sarasota read about the contest in the newspaper, he said, "Qooh yeah, that's for me." Dolan, who loves to cook and is a fan of mullet, entered a brand new dish he created with fresh mullet he smoked over hickory and tangerine wood, then flaked into hot grits and served on a bed of mango chipolte sauce. "The smoky mullet blended with hot mango is a great flavor combination and was fun to make," Dolan said before the competition started. "I thought it was good from the get-go." And so did the judges, awarding him first place. Second place went to Kim Ibasfalean's Greek Mullet Salad and third place went to Betty Anderson's dessert, Mango Crisp. "Who would have thought? I'm thrilled," exclaimed Anderson, who lives in Bradenton. She said the recipe is an old pioneer recipe, which she altered for the contest. Anderson also entered mango chutney. The final prize went to Anita Jenkins from Cortez, who is a repeat winner, having won first and second prize in last year's cooking contest. This year she was awarded the prize for "most original" recipe for her Grilled.Mullet with Mango Cabbage Salad. Jenkins said she had some help from her mom coming up with the salad, which was based on a dish her aunt makes. They modified the Asian salad, and Anderson said the addition of mango gave it a totally different taste. Dunnigan noted that she wouldn't have associated an Asian flavor with mullet, making it an interesting entry. Jenkin's sister, Carolyn Doig, also entered the contest with Mango Pecan Bread and Mango Cream Cheese topping that was noteworthy and gobbled up. Also of interest around the table were two entries by the Ortwein family from Cortez. Gigi Ortwein sub- mitted a Chunky Mango Salsa that packed a kick of jalepenos that judge Joy liked. Ortwein's husband Rick entered a mullet spread that evolved as a collaboration with a friend. Although the Ortweins didn't take home a prize, their fish spread got high praise from Dunnigan, a Man- atee County circuit court judge. "Overall I love the dip," said the judge. "It has great texture, chunks of pepper, celery, a sweet pickle relish - it was just perfect." The recipes featured at the cookoff will be included in a cookbook sold at the festival, said Mary Fulford Green, one of the organizers of the cookoff and the festival. For those who can't wait until Feb. 18 when the festival begins, the winning recipe follows. Cortez Combo by Frank Dolan Smoking the mullet: Dolan smoked locally caught mullet fillets over hickory and tangerine wood after marinating overnight in a solution of water, kosher salt, soy sauce, brown sugar, worstershire sauce and hot sauce. For the cakes: Stir 1 1/2 cups of grits into 6 cups of boiling slated water and allow to cool slightly. Then stir in 3 1/2 cups of flaked, smoked mullet and turn into buttered loaf pan to cool overnight in a refrigerator. Melt butter in skillet and pan-fry slices of mullet-grit "cakes" until crispy. For the coulis: Process 1 cup of peeled, seeded local mango in a food processor. Sieve to remove any strings and add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a scant teaspoon of chipolte/passilla sauce. The lemon juice comes from Dolan's own Meyer lemon tree and the chipolte/passilla sauce is prepared with two dried passilla and 8 dried chipolte chilis reconstituted in 1 cup of boiling water, and run through a food processor and then sieved. Creative cook Frank Dolan of Sarasota entered an original recipe, Cortez Combo, featuring pan sauteed cakes of home- smoked mullet and grits served on a mango chipotle coulis, in the Cortez Fishing Festival's Mullets, Mangoes and Music cooking contest. His entry took first place at the Feb. 4 cookoff Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Judge foodie Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Janette Dunni- gan mulls over Kim Ibasfalean's Greek Mullet Salad. A huge, friendly fishing festival due in Cortez By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter There will be so much going on all around at the big festival in Cortez that you won't know where to begin or where you will end up. Except that for sure you'll end up full of great food and tired with that contented exhaustion that follows a fine time, and with memories of a truly unique day in a historic village's colorful past. That is partly what the 24th annual Cortez Com- mercial Fishing Festival Feb. 18-19 is about a trip through the past of a hard-working, hard-playing cul- ture in a more easy-going, friendly time. Theme of the event is "Mullet, Mangos and Music," of which Cortez has almost an overload in its history. The mullet is the fish that pioneers came here in the 1880s to catch and sell and eat, the basic underpinning of the village lifestyle. The mango grows thick in the village, in many of the yards of the small unique cot- tages. Music came with those pioneers from North Car- olina and grew with them and their families on Hunter's Point, which itself grew into Cortez. So there will be seafood all around, including mullet cooked in every way gourmets can devise. There will be all varieties of mango mixes. The Cortez Village Histori- cal Society is cooking up its strawberry shortcake, and arranging to serve mango delicacies next door. There will be delicacies galore in the food booths, so many of them that some vendors had to be turned away. Same with the arts and crafts booths. So many wanted in, wooed by Cortez artist Linda Molto in chair- ing that part of the festival, that she had to shut off exhibitors while the line was still forming. "Pirates" will launch their vessels at Coquina Park on the Island across Anna Maria Sound, sail and paddle and drag them over to Cortez for their annual "raid," then display the traditional vessels on the waterfront during the festivities. They will include boats hand-built in the vil- lage, prize-winners at Chesapeake Bay and the Carolina coast. A classic sailing dinghy will be raffled. Music will be by the village's own Richard Cul- breath and his ag gregation. and the Anna Maria String Band, Manatee River Bluegrass and the Magic Tree Conspiracy of Anna Maria. Capt. Kim Ibasfalean will show movies of inter- views with Cortezians and a historic mullet fishing film will be shown, both programs in the Cortez Community Center on 123rd Street Court West. Children won't be left out, with plenty of activities designed just for them. Plus it's a family event, built around the family and not just the adult parts of it. The fish houses along the waterfront will be open, and the 1912-built schoolhouse at the east end of the village probably will be fully rehabilitated by then though not yet cleared for people. The 95-acre FISH Preserve beyond the school may be viewed from its edges, though no tours are planned yet. It was purchased by the Florida Institute for Salt- water Heritage, sponsor of the festival, partly with pro- ceeds from past years' events. Admission is $2 for adults, free for children under 12. Information may be obtained by calling 708-4935. 2-B 0 FEB. 8, 2006 T THE ISLANDER Shark tales: Makos make a showing off Southwest Florida You just never know what you'll find out there in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of tran- sects of the Gulf. Boaters seem to hug the shore as they vie between Galveston, New Orleans, Tampa or Key West. The deep Gulf is pretty much no man's land, at least as far as any research is concerned. A few years ago, scientists found a bunch of sperm whales out in the hinterlands of the Gulf, a species that was historically spotted and big-time harvested for oil and other products in the late 1800s but not really expected to have made any kind of resurgence. Now, a few fishers have been reeling in mako sharks from the Gulf in waters only 40 miles or so to our west. Makos are common in almost all of the planet's oceans, but are pretty uncommon in the Gulf. What was especially weird was that it was not a lone shark caught, but two, with a few more hookups reported, one esti- mated at better than 500 pounds that got away. As one of the Sarasota-based anglers described it to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, "They seem pretty thick out there. It's kind of unheard of." The pair that were caught were in the 7-foot-long range and tipped the scales at about 250 pounds. Makos will grow to better than 1,000 pounds. Mote Marine Laboratory shark experts confirmed the catches as makos after some doubts, since they're so rare in our waters. And they apparently are great eating, "sort of like the prime rib of sharks," one happy fisher reported. Another critter report Here's something that seems to be more of a pas- sage from a "tales of the weird" category: Habitat loss is such that a federal agency has suggested that Florida panthers in South Florida be relocated to other states. In what has to be one of the wackiest pro-devel- opment ideas ever floated, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has suggested that development in the state is constricting the roaming grounds of the panthers, the official state animal. Rather than offer some curbs to development growth, the agency has suggested what appears to: be a "throw in the towel" strategy'and offered a ilan to capture the few cats left and move them to Georgia or Arkansas. By the numbers, there are an estimated 80 panthers in the wilds of Florida, according to a report in the St. Petersburg Times. The big cats are on the national and state endangered species list, and once roamed throughout much of the state. Today, the critters are pretty much hunkered down around the tip of Southwest Florida. The feds estimate that the "sustainable population" of the panthers needs to be at least 720, maintained for at least 14 years. Any numbers less than that and the cats face a real threat of extinction, something that the species has had to deal with for at least 50 years. The problem lies in the fact that panthers value their privacy, and like to have something like 50 square miles in. which to roam. Obviously, you can't put in a golf course or subdivision and expect a panther to share the community, so the constriction of habitat has forced the diminishment of its population. And, of course, although the feds know all of 8:04AM-12:52PM 6 + tax FEE CART GET 3 FREE LOGO PINNACLE BALLS 1:00PM-2:00PM $52 tax CR CART AETED 9-nnflD $ r GREENS FEE A~UE~I LII~E.4- +I ~ ""' CR the problems with encroaching growth within panther lands, the permits just keep getting approved for more and more houses, shopping centers, resorts and other human-motivated activities in prime cat habitat. Arkansas has already vetoed the panther relocation proposal, probably based on a disaster about 10 years ago in North Florida that followed similar lines. Seems the state wildlife folks released about a dozen Texas cougars in a rural section of the Panhandle, a very similar species to the Florida panther. It wasn't pretty! The big predators took out horses, hogs, cows, deer, and anything else they could find. The test project ended up with seven dead cougars and a whole lot of Ser), verI irate residents. So here we go again? Jeez. Happy trails to us Here's your chance to offer your thoughts about how to protect and what to do to enhance some valu- able critter habitat in our area. Public hearings are scheduled for later this month to discuss the "Comprehensixe Conservation Plan" for Wildlife refuges in our area. specifically Egmont Key, Passage Key and the Pinellas Refuges. Egmont and Passage are just to the north of Anna Maria Island at the mouth of Tampa Bay; the Pinellas Refuges are farther to our north. The plans will outline the scope of work needed for the next 15 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the sponsoring agency for the workshops. "The plan will address the management of wildlife and fish populations, endangered species, plant species, cultural resources, public use, education, and research and partnership opportunities," according to the agency. "The public meetings will involve an informal work- shop hour where the public is invited to talk with staff and view maps and information about the refuges. A presentation on the refuges and CCP process will follow the workshop hour." The local meeting of the plan will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Manatee Civic Center, Anna Maria Room - fitting, isn't it? at One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. You can also offer written comments through April 1 to the agency at 1502 S.E. Kings Bay Drive, Crys- tal River FL 34429, c/o Tampa Bay Refuges CCP. For more information, call (352) 563-2088. A funny Here's one for,almost all of us at least those born from the 1930s through the '70s, compliments of David Reid. "First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. 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"Then, after that trauma, our baby cribs were cov- ered with bright colored lead-based paints. "We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets, and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention the risks we took hitchhik- ing. "As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags. "Riding in the back of a pickup on a warm day was always a special treat. "We drank water from the garden hose, not from a bottle. "We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this. "We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we weren't over- weight because we were always outside playing. We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on - well, on the Island, until it got too dark to be able to find the baseball. "No one was able to reach us all day. And we were OK. "We did not have Playstations, Nintendos, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround sound, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! "We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. "We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and" although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes. "We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just yelled for them! "Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had t,, garn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that. "The idea of a parent bailing usiout if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! "This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all. "And we are one of them." As David put it, "Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?!" Sandscript factoid Although the jury. appears to be out on the exact speed, mako sharks are thought to be one of the fastest- swimming creatures in the water. Scientists are pretty much in accord that they can go up to 22 mph; some argue that they've clocked the sharks at 60 mph. Oh, and they also like to jump out of the water. Enjoy your day offshore. DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks www.Iinksatgreenfieldp-antation'co AbveSR64-2 ils as f -7 Eit20 raeno THIE ISLANDER F FEB. 8. 2006 B B-3 Sheepshead rule inshore; grouper good offshore By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing has slowed down a bit in the past few days, although there are still excellent snapper and grouper catches coming out of the Gulf of Mexico in less than 100 feet of water. Backwater action is pretty much focused on those tasty sheepshead, with a few redfish, trout and a couple of big snook thrown into the mix. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include a few redfish caught near the rocks in Palma Sola Bay, some trout on the seagrass flats, but most of the action is sheepshead near the bridges and piers in the bays. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he caught some redfish in Palma Sola Bay and sheepshead along the beaches off the Island, plus a 30-pound snook off the beach. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been putting his charters onto snook, redfish and a few trout, caught mostly using artificial bait, and some sheepshead caught with live shrimp. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing for gag grouper and mangrove snapper is excellent, with most of the best catches coming from less than 100 feet of water out in the Gulf. Inshore fishing for sheepshead is also excellent, with the striped fish being "every- where" right now. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said sheesp- head were about the only catch spotted on the deck last week. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said it was pretty slow last week, with sheepies pretty much being the only catch being caught. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's seeing black drum, sheepshead and mangrove snapper come onto his docks, with most of the catches coming from the artificial reefs. The rubble off Port Manatee is a particularly good spot, he added. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include sheepshead and whiting off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge piers, and lots of sheepshead to 4 pounds near the channels around the big bridge, plus a few man- grove snapper. On my boat Magic, we are averaging 25 sheeps- head per trip, plus some mangrove snapper to 16 inches in length. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. 'Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 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. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more informa- tion. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper CAPT _ZIaEd CHAiu^^^ERS^ GuIF/Ga^llf~p^ 4** -k ' w'E~ 37 A first! Mitch Houston, of Ontario, Canada, with his first-even gag grouper caught with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. -~ -" -" "-- - "'.*' *-,,' -. ...: ,.. - ")G: xii' Dolphin Bonnie dies, Clyde going free One of two stranded dolphins being treated at Mote Marine Laboratory died Friday, and her companion has recovered from multiple ailments and will go home Friday. She was a Risso dolphin saved from being stranded last July near Caxambas Pass, south of Marco Island. Another dolphin died there and two others were so far gone they were euthanized on the beach. 'Boat Smart' course to be offered this evening The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron will offer a "Boat Smart" course from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednes- day, Feb. 8, at the squadron building, 11200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. The free class is designed to help boaters read local nautical charts, plot a course, and cover the Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key waters. For details and reg- istration call 714-0449. DEEP SEA FISHING ... Sailing Daily from Annie's Bait & Tackle ..,o ;- .- 75' SEA FOX . For Reservations Call 9t41-795-1930 The surviving female and a male companion were rushed to Mote for treatment at the Dolphin and Whale Hospital. Mote personnel named them Bonnie and Clyde. Both were suffering from an unknown virus at the time of the stranding, and had multiple health problems that emerged over the course of their treatment. Clyde has battled pneumonia, a gastric ulcer and an intestinal infection, said Dr. Charles Manire, Mote's chief veterinarian. Clyde's health has been cleared up, Manire said, and is ready for release. That has been held up by Bonnie's problems. Bonnie had several serious gastric problems and viral infections, he said. She was even pregnant for a time. She seemed to be improving and was to be released into the Gulf of Mexico with Clyde Friday, Feb. 10, but relapsed and died. A necropsy found the cause of death pulmonary embolism, a clot that blocked blood from her lungs. Manire is still planning to release Clyde Friday. 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', -;" -.- .:'I Cati captih~~enn~Verz.l46 ~\f\. -II II ............... .. ............. .. 4-B 0 FEB. 8, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Basketball: Shackelford sparks Beach Bistro past Dips -By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Luke Shackelford scored eight of his game-high 18 points in the third quarter to lead Beach Bistro past Dips Ice Cream 26-13 in Division III basketball action on Feb. 4. Bistro grabbed a 10-7 lead in a close first- half battle between the two teams. Beach Bistro opened the third quarter with an 8-0 scoring run that started when Shackelford scored down low from a nice pass by Trevor Albers. A steal and a layup by Shackelford was followed by a steal from Denver Hardy, who drove, stopped and popped from the foul line for a 16-7 Bistro lead. Albers and Shackelford hooked up again with Shackelford banking in a shot from 10 feet for an 18-7 lead with 1:07 to play in the third quarter. Dips finally got on the scoreboard when Johnny Mattay swished a three-pointer from the right wing to pull Dips to within eight points, but Shackelford answered with a 10-footer to give Bistro a 20-10 lead at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter lacked any drama as Bistro closed the game out on a 6-3 scoring run. Mattay did manage another three-point bomb, but two baskets by Shackelford and an offensive rebound putback by Albers put the game away. Albers finished with four points, while Hardy and Stephanie Purnell each added two points to the Bistro victory. Dips was led by Mattay's 10 points and three points from Brandon Gallagher in the loss. Division II (ages 8-9) SKumon defeated Jessie's Island Store 14-10 in overtime during DivisionIII basketball action on Feb. 4. Sam Azmi scored seven points to lead Kumon, which also received four points from Neil Carper. Madison Driscoll added two points and Jake Parsons scored one point for Kumon in victory. Bo Gurski scored eight points and Blaine Jenefsky scored two points to lead Jessie's Island Store in the loss. Azmi scored 10 points and Carper scored nine during Kumon's 22-7 defeat of previously undefeated Dips Ice Cream on Feb. 2. Joey Salinas added two points and Madison Driscoll scored one point in the victory. Mattay scored six points to lead Dips Ice Cream, which also received one point from Chris Burdick in the loss. Beach Bistro defeated Jessie's Island Store 14-7 on Jan. 31 behind 10 points from Shackelford and two points apiece from Lexi Moore and Gigi Belsito. Gurski nailed a three-pointer to lead Jessie's, which also received two points each from Billy Eddy and Josh Zawistoski in the loss. Division II (ages 10-11) Duncan Real Estate defeated Saleaway Cruises 16-10 on Feb. 3 in Division II basketball action at the Center. Molly McDonough paced Duncan with five points, while Savannah Schield and Jake Rappe each added four points. Kayla Aritt scored two points and Arianna Collins chipped in with one point to complete the Duncan Real Estate scoring. Kelly Guerin and Travis Belsito scored four points apiece to lead Saleaway, which also received two points from Julian Botero in the loss. Duncan Real Estate overcame a scoreless first quar- ter to rally for a 20-16 victory over Sun House on Feb. 1 behind 10 points from McDonough. Schield added four points, while teammates Aritt, Rappe and Taylor Luke Shackelford drives for two of his game-high 18 points during Beach Bistro 26-13 victory over Dips Ice Cream. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy Wilson each finished with two points in the victory. Five points from Glenn Bower and four points apiece from Kalif Mora and Justin Gargett paced Sun House in defeat. Twelve points from Hailey Dearlove and six points from Stephanie Pumell helped Island Family Physi- cians to a 30-14 victory over Harcorn Corp. on Jan. 31. Becca Butler added five points for IFP, which also received fofir points from Danny Krokroskia and two points from Daniel Pimental in the victory. Emily White and Jordan Hinton each scored four points to lead the Harcorn Corp. scoring effort. Pat- rick Edwards, Jerry Mayer and Sheldon Phillips com- pleted the Harcorn scoring with two points apiece in the loss. Division I (ages 12-13) Justin Dearlove poured in 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out four assists to lead A Par- adise Realty past Longboat Observer 40-30 during Feb. 3 Division I basketball action..Jordan Sebastiano added 10 points and six rebounds forA Paradise, which also received four points from Martine Miller and two points each from Daniel Landesberg and Chandler Hardy. Kyle Aritt led the Observer with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Forrest Schield added nine points. Chelsea Crowton and Blake Rivers each scored two points, while Zach Evans grabbed nine rebounds and finished with one point in the loss. Brandon Gangler scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Blake Wilson added 15 points and five assists to lead Homes of Distinction past Air & Energy 47-36 on Feb. 3. Nash Thompson and Ally Titsworth each finished with eight points in the Homes victory. Jason Rappe scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Matt Bauer added 12 points and five assists to lead Air & Energy in the loss. Emma Barlow added eight points and Alexa Crawford finished with two points for A&E. Garrett Secor's 22 points and 24 rebounds led Danziger Allergy & Sinus past A&E 41-29 on Feb. 2. Chris Callahan's 14 points and four points from Molly Slicker completed the A&E scoring in the vic- tory. Rappe led Air & Energy with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Emma Barlow finished with seven points in the loss. Brandon Gengler exploded for 26 points and 17 rebounds, while Blake Wilson added 11 points and six rebounds to lead Homes of Distinction past the Observer on Jan. 30. Thompson added seven points and Titsworth finished with six points in the Homes vic- tory. Thirteen points and 12 rebounds from Aritt and 12 points from Schield paced the Observer scoring efforts. Evans added seven points and eight rebounds for the. Observer, which also received three points from Donna Barth and two points from Rivers in the loss. Justin Dearlove's 24 points and six assists paced an A Paradise performance that saw every player score during its 50-23 victory over Danziger Allergy & Sinus Concession confession Islander cartoonist and golf hacker Jack Egan S... -attended the grand open- ing of the Concession S- Golf Club. Pictured are Jack Nicklaus, Tony Jack- lin and Tony's son and caddy Sean. Egan said he was "very impressed with the golf layout" and the exhibition match played by Sthe two golfing-legends. He also noted that the big- gest difference between the pros and his usual golfing group was not only in their skill and course management, but the fact that the p'os didn't carry ball retrievers in their golf bags. Islander Photo: Courtesy Whalen Strobhar on Jan. 30. Miller added eight points, while Hardy and Landesberg each finished with six points. Daniel Janisch, Raphael Kasser and Jordan Sebastiano each finished with two points with Sebastiano also contribut- ing five rebounds to the victory. Secor's 16 points and 13 rebounds paced Danziger, which also received seven points from Callahan in the loss. Premier Division (ages 14-17) Island Real Estate blew out West Coast Air Con- ditioning 79-25 in the Center's Premier League bas- ketball action on Feb. 1 behind David Buck's triple double. Buck finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while Eric Distelhurst added 20 points and four rebounds. Jacob Shubring and Zach Schield each added 12 points with Schield also grabbing seven rebounds for IRE. Celia Ware completed the IRE scor- ing with eight points in the victory. Al Barrett scored nine points and Kevin Grunke added five points to lead WCAC. Phelps Tracy and Sammy Samap each scored four points, while Matt McDonough finished with three points in the loss. Publix edged Anna Maria Glass & Screen 60-54 on Jan. 30 behind 26 points and eight rebounds from Tyler Bekkerus and 24 points from Mike Wallen. Jordan Graeff chipped in with six points for Publix, which also received four points from Jake McDonald and two points from Joe Karasiewicz in the victory. Franklin Moore's 25 points and 19 points and 15 rebounds from Chad Reed paced Anna Maria Glass & Screen in the loss. Corbin Kitchen and Luis Leon each scored four points with Leon also grabbing 15 rebounds, while Breann Richardson added two points. in defeat. Island Little League announces registration Anna Maria Island Little League is back and better than ever, according to the Center organizers. Every player who signs up by Feb. 10 will receive a free ticket to the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays game on March 12. The Pirates game is part of the League's opening weekend, which includes a parade, pictures and baseball games starting March 11. The League is for boys and girls ages 5-17. Cost will be $65 per player for divisions that feature live pitching or the pitching machine, while tee-ball will cost $55 per player. Additional siblings receive a $5 discount. Registrations are now being taken at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Interested junior or senior league players can register for $75 by calling 778-9637, and Saturday, Feb. 10 is the last day for the older players to register. Everyone who tries out will be placed on a team, but for parity of the league, mandatory tryouts are at the following times: S10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, ages 10-12. PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4-B Noon Saturday, Feb. 11, and 6:30 p.m. Wednes- day, Feb. 15, ages 7-9. For more information, call the Center at 778-1908 and ask for Andy Jonatzke. Islander inducted to Devil Rays Fan Wall of Fame Longtime Holmes Beach resident Carol Dennis will be inducted to the Pepsi/Tampa Bay Devil Rays Fan Wall of Fame. Dennis, who retired last may from Manatee High School after 37 years of teaching math, was nominated by sister Diane Wallace. He has been a Devil Ray season ticket holder since 1998 and averages attendance at more than 60 games per season. Now that she's retired, she's hoping to make all 81 games this season. Inductees are nominated by someone who in 25- words or less can communicate why the nominee is a "super fan" and is worthy of induction into the Wall-of Fame. Wallace wrote that since Dennis purchased two season tickets in 1998, she had brought over 223 dif- ferent guests to the Devil Ray games. Inductees receive permanent recognition on the Wall of Fame at Tropicana Field, two tickets for one game, a commemorative plaque, an official "Wall of Famer" jersey and some Pepsi/Devil Rays merchandise. The official induction will take place at Devil Rays Fan Fest on Feb. 18 Congratulations Carol! Horseshoe news A record, number of participants turned out for horseshoes at the Anna Maria City Hall pits, but none of the 32 players were better than Adin Shank and Sam Samuels. Shank and Samuels defeated Al Norman and Rod Bussey 22-15 in an exciting final match that pro- duced nine lead changes and numerous ringers. Samuels emphatically ended the match with a Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with yourad -for as little as $20 Call Nancy 778-7978 Th Islander www.islander.org double ringer "six pack" to claim the championship trophy. Samuels and Shank advanced to the finals by defeating Bob Lee and Bob Trunse in the first playoff match 22-9. Don Miller helped partner Chris Lee defeat his dad, Bob Lee, and Debbie Rhodes 21-13 to win the horseshoe competition on.Jan. 28. Lee and Rhodes advanced to the finals by defeating Tom Skoloda and Fred Huyghe 21-10 in the first playoff game. Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warm ups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Key Royale golf news Penny Williams fired a one-under par 31 to win the Center Basketball League standings as of Jan. 27 Team Premier League IRE6 Publix WCAC AM Glass Division I Paradise Homes Danziger Observer A&E Division II Physicians Duncan Sun House Saleaway - Harcon Division III Dips Kumon Bistro Jessie's Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker Kimberly Roehl, P.A. 941 447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities CHARMING BEACH BUNGALOW: Corn- GULFWATCHCONDO:Turnkey-furnished pletely updated 2BR/2BA duplex. Turnkey light and open end unit with allthe extras. witheverythingnew!Terrificlocation, only Ready for yobr enjoyment. Pool and one block to the beach. $679,000. deeded beach access. $499,000. OUTSTANDINGBAYWAERFRONT:Captuing 100-FOOT CANAL FRONTAGE: Home features expansivebayviewsthisimpeccablyrenovated tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen, Key Royale home offers 2653 sf of living area. covered patiowithwet-bararea, dock, 10,0001b Dock and 10,0001b lift. $2,299,000. lift and no bridges to Tampa Bay. $649,900. -- .2- m, .- - SPECTACULAR CANAL HOME: Enjoyyour MOTIVATED SELLER: Elevated 2BR/1.5BA tropical palm oasis that features granite, villa with enclosed garage and workshop travertine, fireplace, pool, large dock and area. Only two blocks to beach. Bring all 10,0001b lift. $699,900. offers! $379,000. Swww.michaelsaunders.com KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com 4400 Manalee Ave. W. Bradenlon 941.748.6300 Wins Losses 4 4 .7 2 4 4 .8 TIE ISLANDER FEB. 8, 2006 0 B-5 Class AA division of ladies low net golf competition at the Key Royale Club on Jan. 31. Judy Crowe followed with a 33 for second place, while Dorothy McKinna was a shot back in third place. Class A winner was Diane Miller, whose 33 was one shot better than Cindi Mansoudr and Nancy King, who tied for second. Rose Slomba captured Class B with a 33, one shot better than Marian Mulroy and two better than Mary P. Miller. Markie Ksiazek and Cheryl Kinerk both shot a 33 and tied for first in Class C with Helen Klos finishing in second with a 36. Class D winner was Jean Tourt, whose 34 was one better than Theresa Schutt and two ahead of third place finisher Teddy Morgan. Tourt and Schutt both had chip- ins on hole No. 4, while Jean Holmes chipped in op No. 5. AMICC basketball schedule Premier (ages 14-17) Feb. 8 8 p.m. Feb. 11 Noon Feb,11 1 p.m. Division I (ages 12-13) Feb. 10, 7p.m. Feb. 10 8 p.m. Feb. 13 7 p.m. Feb. 13 8 p.m. Division II (ages 10-11) Feb. 8 7 p.m. Feb. 10 .6p.m. Feb. 11 2 p.m. Feb. 11 3 p.m. Division III (ages 8-9) Feb. 11 10a.m. Feb. 11 11 a.m. WCAC vs. Publix WCAC vs. AM Glass IRE vs. WCAC AParadise vs. Homes A&E vs. Observer Danziger vs. Paradise Observer vs. Homes Harcorn vs. Duncan Island Family vs. Duncan Harcorn vs. Sun House Physicians vs. Saleaway Kumon vs. Bistro Dips vs. Jessie's Instructional League (ages 5-7) Feb. 8 6 p.m. ReMax vs. LPAC Feb. 11 4 p.m. ReMax vs. Oden-Hardy Feb. 11 5 p.m. Oyster Bar vs. LPAC Feb. 13 6 p.m. Ross vs. ReMax FOR SALE BY OWNER COLLINS COMPANY LLC Specialist in Residential Remodeling and Decorating 525 67th St. Holmes Beach. CANALFRONTcustom designed and furnished 3BR/2BA split floor plan. Pool/spa with extensive landscaping, new seawall and dock. $1,150,000. GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY located on quiet cul-de-sac just a short walk to the beach. Custom remodeled 3BR/2BA mediterranean - style home. Turnkey furnished for immediate occupancy. $699,000. OTHER WATERFRONT PROPERTIES 61 1 BARONET LANE Canalfront; three homes from Bimini Bay. 2BR/2BA with large lot for remodeling possibilities. $849,000. LONGBOAT KEY Cedars West condo. Rarely available first floor walkout to pool and beach. 2BR/2BA 1,500sf with lan'ai, recently remodeled stone floors,.granite and designer decorated. Turnkey-furnished. $929,000. For additional information, please call Jim Collins, (941) 779-1058. 110 BWL2 9aO *riz<' '^'tr * - U s~ ~U ~4z3 do) ~D J F~A S The Islander sl ~y~u Gorma~ Of A~raa ~ 6-B 1 FEB. 8, 2006 U THIE ISLANDER 'Nuisance' animals not necessarily so Joe Santino is a different kind of businessman - he spends about as much time talking people out of using his services as he does selling those services. He has Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, which traps and moves nuisance animals from private property on Anna Maria Island. Trouble is, he loves the little guys and doesn't think they're always such nuisances. "What is the animal doing to offend you?" he asks people who want a wild animal removed. If the prop- erty owner is convincing or adamant, Santino or his partner Adam Hager will trap it and put it elsewhere. Mostly it's raccoons, possums, armadillos, sometimes foxes' To those who fear a wild animal will go berserk and attack them and give them rabies, he says "I've never found a rabid animal on this Island." In the hope of promoting better understanding of the creatures, he has written.the following in the first person for and by the animals: Why and what we do on Anna Maria Island Our raccoon brothers and sisters have been on the move this week as our habitat has been growing and the snowbirds are returning. We have been spotted on the north end of the Island as well as more centrally. These areas have been great for food hunting as some of you humans have not been securing your trash. You forget we have very dexterous hands and fingers, thus the need for you to use bungee cords on your trash cans. You also feed your pets some excellent fare outside in your yards. Mmmmm. Now that's a sure invite for us to come onto your property and stay awhile, even climb into your attics where we can come and go at all hours of the night and even raise our young. It's not because we want to cause you problems, it's because we live here too and real estate is very hard to come by for us. So we want to let you know some of the do's and don't of how to keep us from your nice homes. Word ip. the woods and mangroves has it that if some humans see us during the day, they think we're sick, some even say rabies. Well, we raccoons some- times venture out in daylight to move, or because the smell of food has blown up our noses, or because our homes have been readjusted. 213 70th St. $849,000 3BR/2BA, furnished, heated pool. 511 74th St. $899,000. 4BR/2BA. See inside. Pool, dock and lift. 4107 Royal Palm Drive $699,000. Beautiful, see inside. Dock and lift. No bridge. 207 N. Harbor Drive $945,000.. 4BR/3BAool, dock, cute 621 Key Royale Drive $1,899.000 3BR,2BA on Tampa Bay, best view' 625 Emerald Lane $859,000. 2BR'2BA, pool. dock. good boat water. 617 Gladstone Lane $945,000. 3BR.2BA. pool, dock and lift. Shell Point 6300 Flotilla ft 71. $359,000. 2BR'2BA. ground level, carport. Village Green 6701 12th Ave. W. $279,900. Ground level, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. Westbay Point 6400 Flotilla #25 $455,900. Turnkey-furnished. 2BR/2BA. Westbay Point 6400 Flotilla #11 $499.000. 2BR,2BA, ground level, updated. Perico Bay 503 Sanderling Circle. $395,000. 2BR/2BA, garage, lakefront. 5804 Marina Drive $1.750.000. Across from City Hall. Zoned C-3 U al m hms fr ala Also your state fish and game people have been dropping vaccinating baits for us to eat, to keep us from getting that sickness some of you think we have. Word has it too that you think we always wash our food before we eat it. Not always true, sometimes we just eat it. Word also is that we like to use your pools Elizabeth Cline of Holmes Beach appreciates a grandson who appreciates Anna Maria Island and grasps it better than most adults and expresses it better. Back home in his fifth-grade class in St. Louis, he put it down on paper for an English assign- ment: HOLMES BEACH DUPLEXES 3 Blocks to Beach $575,000 each or $1,100,000 for-both 3reen REAL ESTATE (ug" OFANNA MARIA .. ,, 941 778-0455 Ken Jackson, 778-6986 9906 Gulf Drive Kathy Geeraerts, 778-0072 Maureen Dahms, 778-0542 Anna Maria Kate Eiseler, 778-5115 www.greenreal.com Evelyn Mitchell 778-1952 I , I- if iiEi'. a : : i:: " Nei\ 3BR/2.5 BA home on large loi in quiet north- \\est Bradenton neighborhood. Lots of upgrades. '$598.000. Call Greg at 720-0932 for :all the details. and spas for the bathroom to do our deeds. Well, yes, there are a few that do love to use your facilities, so add some extra chlorine to the pool if you see we have used it. We apologize. And don't feed us, it's not good for you or us and besides, it's against your law. Anna Maria Island By Ty Rhoads In Florida there is a beautiful and tropical Island called Anna Maria' Island. The sun is as bright as; 100-watt bulbs. If you go to the beach the sand is like laying on clear soft carpet. The water soaks me when I jump into the pure blue sea. When I pick up the clear sand it feels so smooth when it drops out of my hand. When we go back home I can hear the ripple of the sea and the sweet sound of the seabirds. Whenever I'm at Anna Maria Island it feels like I'm in another world of paradise and never want to go home. 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. 3-Ba] Realty 5309 Gul thre '778-7244 72 1'dBeach, 7' 34217 NORTH BEACH TROPICAL VILLAGE SUNSET mnai: ulate 2BR,'2BA.- Almlost on the beach open and airy JNorth ,"' bul with out the gulf- Beach Village condo : trrit priieH Spacious Largest flcir pl.anr al 2BR/2BA condo feet over 1,500 st under air to the beach in quiet and over 2,001 under area 01 Holmes Beach. i Great 0a ir. Pool, covered parking, e,.ilted pi:ol. twO-dr roil lop sundeck with garage. hurricane siut- sweeping gulf views, and ;ers and a greal potenidal nc rental restrictions! A bor rentals. $675,000 great value. $599,000 Call Jesse. Brisson Broker Associate, GRI (941) 713-4755 11 .year-old comprehends beauty when he sees it THE ISLANDER U FEB. 8, 2006 0 B-7 Real Estate Island real estate sales 524 77th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,398 sfla / 3,268 sfur 4bed/2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1952 on a 85x107 lot was sold 01/13/06, Harper to Jenkins for $1,143,000. 3215 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,404 sfla / 1,594 sfur 4bed/2bath duplex built in 1957 on a 67x83 lot was sold 01/10/06, Monaghan to Beach Daisy LLC for $725,000. 100 73rd St., Unit 202A, Coconuts, Holmes Beach, a 660 sfla / 780 sfur lbed/lbath Gulffront condo built in 1972 was sold 01/09/06, Gulf Beach Management to.Thornhill for $685,000. 3217 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,225 sfur 2bed/ 2bath duplex built in 1971 on a 50x70 lot was sold 01/10/06, Springer to Beach Daisy LLC for $650,000; list $650,000. 3221 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,260 sfla / 1,508 sfur 2bed/2bath duplex built in 1968 on a 50x100 lot was sold 01/10/06, Quinn to Starry Beach LLC for $600,000; list $600,000. 3202 Sixth Ave., Holmes Beach, a 1,450 sfur 4bed/ 4bath duplex built in 1971 on a 50x100 lot was sold 01/10/05, Traina to Starry Beach LLC for $550,000; list $550,000. 3219 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 902 sfur 2bed/ Ibath home built in 1953 on a 50x100 lot was sold 01/10/06, Unzicker to Beach Daisy LLC for $550,000; list $550,000. 519 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a 982 sfla / 1,356 sfur 2bed/lbath home built in 1923 on a 48x145 lot was sold 01/09/06, Call to Martin for $525,000. 2800 Ave. B, Holmes Beach, a vacant 50x100 lot was sold 01/10/05, Nickbarg to Anthony for $510,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 176, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla / 1,140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1978 was sold 01/09/05, Gellman to Bar- tone for $386,000; list $419,000. 512 Spring Ave., Unit 12, Siam Gardens Resort, Anna Maria, a 442sfur lbed/lbath condo was sold 01/09/06, Siam Gardens Partners LLC to Sammer for $318,000; list $340;000. 243 Willow Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,232 sfla / 3,678 206 66iz6Sfref -V 2 -ararg e-wru-o pricmnfrom $92J,200. .7I`eaerweb-4poin/esi~nyfe- fazn4omes O~zpe, Dazno/ sleps /oL~eeaci2 Delurcoverec landis affowrndu{enf iowws ofL~e (Joarndslcide~ta~nriyns/aleriy ve casinefry,yrani./e/op~pn am600 ~/foorinyan'"cuslomixlenre RCB PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT RF.AI. ESTATE .E'or more i12foma2iion2g o cuv vv. rc6prop. corn or cac'941-753-901'. DESIRABLE BEAN POINT! a t* . .'* **:.. ; a 8 i Rare 5BR/3.5BA, across from beach access with spacious,open floor plan. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. iMaster 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 Nopicfa , Broker- Realtor r 725-1074 4o es sfur 3bed/2V2bath/3car canalfront home built in 1985 on a 75x148 lot was sold 01/19/06, Urbanek to Leech for $871,725; list $895,000. 230 Gladiolus St., Anna Maria, a 1,558 sfla / 2,034 sfur 3bed/2bath home built in 1968 on a 75x100 lot was sold 01/17/06, Hord to Ramsey for $585,000; list $635,000. 2314 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach, a 864 sfur 2bed/ 2bath duplex built in 1967 on a 50x100 lot was sold Featured sale: The Roser Cot- tage at 519 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, .- sold in Sep- tember 2003 Si for $388,700 L yand at the beginning of this year for S.i $525,000 for a 35 percent increase. The costper square foot is $534. Islander Photo: Jesse S, Brisson 01/20/05, Samitz to Smith for $379,500. Last year there were five sales recorded in the Gulf Coast Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc. for the week of Jan. 20-27. This year saw four sales recorded in Manatee MLS during the same period. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Holmes Beach, can be (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2006. Luchkowec named president of Island Rotary John Luchkowec has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, to be installed along with other officers and directors July 1. Pamela Schlueter was named vice president, Birgit Sesterhenn secretary, Ed Misner treasurer, 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. ReaEstate Agents Fr Today's Market Real Estate Agents For- Today's Market I OPEN HOUSE S1-4pm Sat., Feb. 11 and Sun., Feb. 12 ALI~::";. r 2511 Ave. C Priced to sell $699,000 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. Buill to 1996 hur- ricane standards. Great storage on ground floor. ( Prudential Realty Maggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1358 Jo: 941-587-9156 Maggie: 941-780-9888 www.hutterandrutstein.com An owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Patti Bishop international service director, Jeff Cappello and Laura McAdams-corununiry direc- tors, Andrew Minor vocational service director, Stephen Schlueter club service director-,and Ned Perkins and David Zaccagino Rotary Foundation co-chairs. NEW LISTINGS 802 Audubon Drive 1BR/1BA Great views Reduced to $295,000 503Sanderling Circle 2BR/2BA, nice villa $395,000. 706 ESTUARY DRIVE 2BR/2BA beautifully furnished first floor. $420,000. 1112 ROSEATE CT Largest villa. 2BR/2BA plus den. Lakefront. $455,000. 1265 Spoonbill Landing 2BR/2BAlakefront. $399,000. 886 Waterside Lane 2BR/2BA lakefront, furnished. $459,000. 1227 Edgewater Circle 2BR/2BA bayfront, model. Furnished. $470,000. 1163 EDGEWATER CIRCLE 3BR/2BA, furnished. Grand bay views. Second floor only. $575,000. and more My newest Perico Island listing 11339 Perico Isles Circle 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. Reduced to $498,000. . . . . . . . . 8-B FEIB. 8, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Local string musician Banfield releases 'Gulf of Mexico' By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Howie Banfield has been playing music professionally since the age of 12, but it has been 29 years since he took the first leap into recording an album of his own. Why the long wait? By his own admission, the last one "was a stinker." But Banfield's current endeavor, "Gulf of Mexico," is sure to please anyone who enjoys a broad range of music, most of which can be heard on the Anna Maria City Pier, where Ban- field plays twice a day every day for sea- sonal crowds. Banfield grew up in Canada and musical talent ran in the family. His dad played guitar and harmonica and sang on the radio when he was as young as 13 years old. Banfield's uncle was also famous in Canada for his piano playing. Banfield picked up the guitar, con- verted piano music for guitar and taught himself to play. At age 12, he began hiring himself out for birthday parties. "It paid more than cutting the grass," he said. And so his career began. In his early 20s, he and younger sister Barb Young, who sings and plays Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .' <~' i,<-^ -, reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com r THOUSANDS OF HOMES ONE ADDRESS ' VWWW MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM " 4,.1 ig a . SUPER SAN REMO SHORES. Buy cana front and restore/remodel for great return. Sellers building boat dock to accommodate up to a 22-foot boat A unique waterfront opportunity. $644,900. Victoria Horstmann 748-6300 or 518-1278.517919. * -, , WATER WAY. Enjoy incredible canal to bay views from this 28R condo, which comes with a boat slip on deep, sailboat water with no bridges to bay. $459,000. SVictoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278. 518374 i-. .^ MARINER'S COVE. Enjoy the sparkling TIDY ISLAND TOWNHOME Impressively waterfront views nestled away in the private customized "Eclipse" model with over3100 settings of Mariners Cove. 2BR condo SFoflivingarea,extendedglassconservatory offering Florida Living at its best! Tennis,two and many more upgrades. Unique Sarasota swimming pools, jacuzzi and deeded boat .. Bay waterfront community with 24 hr. gated slip. $695,000. Patty Brooks 748-6300 or entry.$749,000. Ruth Lawler, 587-4623 or 545-1194.511974 Maryann Lawler, 586-8257. 508295 MANGO PARK. Enjoy lake and preserve views from this spacious 4BR home w/fireplace, oak flooring throughout, tile in kitchen, crown molding, french doors & 12 ft. ceilings. $624,900. Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278. 520744 PINEBROOK. Fantastic views from this 5th floor condo of golf course and lakes. Enjoy the close proximity of the pool and clubhouse and the reasonable maintenance fees. $249,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 520767 DOWNTOWN RIVERWALK 2BR furnished condo. Built in 2003 & rarely lived in. High ceilings, pool & barbeque area. $269,900. 748-6300. Sandy Drapala 725-0781 or Kathy Marcinko 713-1100. 514542 WOOD FLOORS, cathedral ceilings and charm will sell you on this 2-3BR home in Cordova Lakes. Fenced back yard. $269,999. Judy LaValliere, 748-6300 or 504-3792 or Ann DeBellevue 720-7614.511161 HERITAGE WEST. Open & spacious 2BR floor plan. Features include newer roof & A/C, oversized (30x23) 2 car garage & a large privacy fenced rear yard w/newer 26x12 deck. $279,900. Ruth Lawler 748-6300 or 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler, 586-8257. 515603 WESTFIELD. Charming 1920's, 3-4BR, traditional 2 story home. Relax on your enclosed porch overlooking beautiful inground pool and lovely formal garden. $299,900. Colette Gerrish 748-6300 or 713-6557. 517375 MANGO PARK. Meticulously maintained home w/large master suite w/sitting room overlooking screened lanai & heated pool/hottub. Fourth bedroom has own bath and entrance to pool area. $618,000. Cindy Pierro 748-6300 or 920-6818. 520899 PALMA SOLA PARK. Beautiful custom built 3BR home. Guest suite w/separate entrance. Kitchen has built-in island w/granite countertop. Sparkling inground pool overlooks lush landscaped vard. $649.900. Colette Gerrish 748-6300 or 713-6557. 520517 gui0itar, banjo, flute and piano, seLt Ou 1on land, pertiornnng around the \world in 17 the road performing. They played the ski countries. resorts in Canada, and traveled together Banfield settled on Anna lMaria to Bermuda, Japan, England, and Hol- Island 25 years ago, w while his sister set- l- * ATTENTION BOATERS! Deep wafer canalfront. No bridges to bay from this 4BR/2BA, two-car garage home with dock and 120001b lift. New kitchen, other upgrades, heated pool and spa. Priced below appraised value. $745,000. Easy to see call Vicki, (941) 713-0195. w. ate _k.,sn www.wedebrock.com 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE HOLMES BEACH VickiGlber ,..:: r.- i T 19 BUjING, qFLELNB vREN TIN VE CANm HP! S VIEWS OFTHE BAYAND ROD & "; REEL! Elevated home on North Bay Blvd., nestled between Bean Point and Bayfront Park. ,i Reduced to $659,900. Call SStephanie Bell, Broker, (941) 920-5156. NEW LISTING: ANNA MARIA 5BR/2BA duplex. Jacaranda Road. Great annual tenants in place. Listed at $710,000. Call Frank Migliore,'Realtor, (941) 713-7575. MLS # 520275. HOME WITH BOAT DOCK Holmes Beach Well Maintained home with many updates and upgrades. Deeded Boat slip with Dock. 90x1.00 lot. Offered at $659,900 Call Stephanie Bell, Broker (941)920-5156 for details. NORTH END DUPLEX North Bay Blvd. 4BR/2BA, short block to Gulf and bay. Priced to sell at $647,000. Call Stephanie Bell, Broker, (941) 920-5156. MLS#519578. GREAT LOCATION, GREAT BEACH ACCESS! Anna Maria Village, Short stroll to the beach. Reduced to $699,000. Call Frank Migliore, Realtor, (941) 778-2307 or direct (941) 713-7575. MLS#513240. ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS! The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay. 1.3 acres with direct access to Terra Ceia Bay and over 355 feet on the water. Asking price $1,400,000. For specifics, call Stephanie Bell, Broker, (941) 920-5156. WR l ib Sales.adRetl Stringing along Howie Banfield performs here at a local art festival, but he can be seen and heard - Sweekly at the : --- historic Anna ':"':' Maria City Pier Restaurant. S Islander Photo: Bonner Joy tied in IndiJ4upolis. He became a U.S. citizen in 2002 and has been happily making music on his own and with the PLEASE SEE HOWIE, NEXT PAGE FEATURED PROPERTY Priced reduced on this lovely building site presently improved with a smaller home but zoned DUPLEX! Includes 182 foot frontage and over 11,000 sf for con- struction of two family dwelling. Tropical foliage offers a private retreat. Be cre- ative with a unique design to be individ- ual from all others. Reduced to $695,000. A. few winter rentals available weekly or monthly. Gulffront and short walk to the beach. Call for details. Maria j SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com For Expert Advice On Island Property CALL THE ISLANDES I-.,.: is.. THIS JEWEL-BOX : a ij v airi rion tage is readi, t rn ove into 2BR 1BA liwo-L.r garage and 7 500 f i O I one tloc,- from Tampa Bay Furnished %5;9 000 Go online to see our other listings: www.CallThelslanders.com RENAISSANCE, SRO 1BR 1BA rondo Cit viiew $359.000 SHELL POINT 2BH 2BA condo redone $385.000 4812 W. 61ST AVE. 3BR.2BA tiwoa-rr garage pool $399,000 PERICO BAY CLUB 2BR 2BA Djy views $495 000 300 22ND ST. 2BR. 1 BA two-car garage $5-19.000 509 77TH ST. 3BR 2BA twi-car garage pool,. a:nal $899,000 7800-B GULF DR. 3BR..3BA. elevator $1,099.000 614 FOXWORTH -IBR -IBA, pool, canal $1,379.000 S- ALL CHRIS & JOHN --.; -... 6941-778- 6066 Fa '.i. jL.? f, A, LL i l-'L :' :'-r.1 i - (Hn ,. r T j J / ISLAND S. REAL ESTATE ,, ,. __ or \ I IsA mI A Sn.nl I .. a1 --_ iobl1 MARINA DR HOLMES BEACH [. SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 4400 MANATEE AVENUE WEST BRADENTON, FL 34209 941,748,6300 I I MLS 4 4 Howie ( I(-N INIET 1 D Fl li P.-GE 1-B - inn M a.ria I-l..I ,l u in 2; B.anii hi,. Ban ehld. a ,,elf-taught musli- L Ii I ih I''' ' n"i. no \ '-.nli l'is the ... ,M ' '.i-Ir' j. l t h \'. -bu it .ils- 'the iH bianilo. M.iand-c.cli. indol ld I jand mriidoin In tact. lie pl'. a fja mLnouN ir inJ11.'lin \ tIle StradiiriLiu ot Mla.indo- IlIs" \OLu m 11"'1 "I,. HI 1'4-23 Ll,:,\ d LI '.i MN a.iind lini is one'i1't -t 2111.1 %.,1Ild% de I L ,.,l ov. ned b% 'lfimoNs miusilialn Bill MlonlOcf fetchcld a. much .. $1.2 million 1 lie ne'C. CD leaul es B.incld on all tlihee irnis Hnelits iand \o;a.ilsK 'Is \el! a. Peg, \ Giblin accoinpai- 1\ II L on \oc.'ls. the liddlI and nIui,- Cal '.it'.. Giblin is alsOi .1 membeiCir of the tiring band i'u '\e piobablh, held them pla \ \\ ih other string plIes \\hlo fill out the string band on occasion -- Chaz Trippe. Ste\c Page, and \hoei'er elke i a\adilable at the local arts and craft fairs. Bantield likes "root" music that gets to the source of a genre literally its music roots. He started off in bluegrass, enduredd into western n s\ irn1 then mo'ed to ic-ttime and \en- ruring into folk and ne"\ age acoulsu intisic. "Gulf of Mexico." is a compilation of rag- ONE BLOCK FROM BEACHES ANEDSSHOPPING Nicely upgraded 4BR/2BA with four-car garage. Huge lot with room for pool. MLS# 513452. $895,000. Call Lisa Helmer at (941) 720-4704 R+W 4 (Gulfst reani PAreall) Ic B F i A '" can Li\e a musician? The CD sells for $i12 and Banfield has them along for sale on the pier "heinevei he pla\ s. For more information, call 778-7726. I 1 l-;;; llC;~I.iii IjIJ l' -,r u A'Ti :'r''j 11i' 11 (r 01)t'.i : in~,1, ''orn rv 1.) In,: t~ij., I F lil .in,: opporflunovv Inij-ri i,,j cw 3 1:if-i I,. iI j Ij : III hi N IihIvidb Nili.VIW ......... -V a. -Md BAYFRONT HIDEAWAY Tucked away on a secluded, dead-end street, this cozy and inviting 4BR/2.5BA pool home offers endless views across Anna Maria Sound! Includes canalfront boat dock and lift, gazebo, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen and sundeck, and enormous bayside master suite. Privacy plus! $1,597,500. CANAL FRONT CHARMER Inviting 3BR/2BA home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and wonderful waterside deck! Features boat dock, electric lift, lush landscaping, sprinkler system, and widow's walk with panoramic view! Priced at $969,000. Itp Lt ADORABLE VINTAGE HIDEAWAY Captivating 2BR/2BA fully refurbished cottage is steps to Gulf! Offers Mexican- tiled floors, white beadboard walls and ceilings, Bermuda shutters, and private rear patio. Affordably priced at $689,000. Don't miss it! West side of Gulf Drive! Visit our Web site at SUNDANCE COTTAGE This lovely 3BR/2BA beach house offers panoramic Gulfviews! Amenities include vaulted ceilings, expansive kitchen with breakfast bar, French doors, and wrap-around deck. Priced at $980,000. The perfect family beach house! www.betsyhills.com FEATURED LISTING ... -- A WATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful master suite with a grand deck overlooking the bay, 4 -,. .r guest suites + a grand room, and a gourmet S kitchen opening up onto a wrap-around deck .. with bay views. Easy boat access Bay and Gulf. SOffered at $2,795,000. 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. VALENCIA GARDENS Renovated ground floor end unit, 2bed/2bath condo with great views of El Conquistador golf course! Turnkey furnished, ready for you to move in. Close to beaches, IMG Academy, private courtyard, pool, spa, and lanai. Florida living at it's best. $299,900. 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. 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! $649,000. GREAT CANALFRONT VALUE IN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new dock, no bridges to bay. Short walk to beach, botanical park and a great restaurant. Build up for bay views! $789,000. GREAT VALUE! HOME WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighbor- hood. 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. 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! $810,000. MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite counter tops, wood floors, brand new carpet. Move right in. $775,000. STEPS TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS: Rarely available 3BR unit, overlooking canal. Spacious bedrooms and eat-in kitchen. Over 1600 sf, heated pool and spa in a beautifully maintained bay-front com- munity. $599,000. 539 ui DIV -HimsBEC --~ -r -- r -A Setf Al y9feaS l&RtateL SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 - --- ~--~q- -- .i:. IT ~y :J ~- I .~cc- ,I MA^. ..... .....~ ". I IEUII~F ,,.'TIE. 1E IST.ANDER FEB. 8, 2006 B-9 II11eC t,_ i I- i p puli muiisic with selections such a. I' 11hi Han l -idJ s "Gentle on My Mind," ', Strl- n Fo-.tei's 'Oh Suzanna," Dave Van .' Ri..'. "Si L.'iis Tickler" and the Bea- tie's \ ihen ni 64." F Tlike CD even includes an origi- \ nal Banfield tune "Sweet Love." S The album was recorded with 1,' Robert Cleery at Cool Breeze Record- in. in n n Sarasota with Greg Voorhees I .Allman Brother's Band fame as the solniid engineer. Banftieid said the whole record- V iii' process was an eye-opener i him Technology has changed since he made his original vinyl record for example, now O can visually edit unwanted ,' pounds like a stray tap on S a guitar, by tracking it on a Inionitor. The CD features 16 songs, and Banfield said he has plenty more and that .. he wouldn't mind going -' -- through the recording -- '-.. process again. With this s (CD, he focused on p f' compiling the songs he hkeI to play. And isnI' that ala a Is the best kind request you 10-B M FEB. 8, 2006 T THE ISLANDER 9 9 FRSLE79CRCC LS ADFON Cnine BICYCLES: MEN'S AND ladies' 26-inch bikes. Excellent condition, $35. (941) 792-3775. ROLL-TOP DESK and chair, 150-inch drop-leaf dining table and four chair set, 175-inch round dining table, four captain chairs. $200. (941) 779-0171. DOUBLE BED, MATTRESS, box spring and frame $50. Computer desk and chair $25. Two-hundred pieces new jewelry $35. Glass-top coffee table $20. Lamps $5-$20, sweeper $10. (941) 778-4451. PVC PIPE: 3/4 inch. 500 feet. Cost $100 will sell for $50. (941) 778-4814. USED KING-SIZE pillow-top mattress set for sale. $150. Price negotiable. (941) 778-1534 or (941) 720-4941. GREEN LEATHER SOFA with end recliners $500: Dining room table, light oak with green tile top and four chairs, $300.00. Call (941) 778-9818. TANNING BED, new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941) 798-3448. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies avail- able at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. reputation fResources- Results J.- J. ~. Island Paradise Directly on the Gulf Island Paradise Directly on.the Gulf of Mexico 2BR/1.5BA furnished unit. of Mexico Beautiful 2BR/1.5BA turn- Kitchen and both rooms have been totally key furnished end unit with direct "Gulf renovated. To many upgrades and ameni- Front Views". Heated pool and gorgeous ties to mention them all here. Call for your sunsets. Call for your showing. Offered at showing. Offered at $950,000. $849,000. Sales Rentas Property Mana ement COLDWELL S't BANKER , .i::l K"? TeamP innacle 877-469-4753 I gi teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com Pat Palmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.com John Luchkowec ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30am-2pm Tues- days, Thursdays, Fridays. 9am-noon on Saturdays. Sales racks, children's clothing. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. SIDEWALK SALE: 8am Saturday, Feb. 18. All pro- ceeds to benefit the Anna Maria Island Relay for Life, American Cancer Society Manatee Unit. The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. SALE: 10am-1pm Saturday, Feb. 11. Designer clothes, fine art, jewelry, miscellaneous gifts. 912 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. CORAL SHORES 10th ANNUAL garage sale: Thirty families. 8am-1 pm Saturday, Feb. 11. 9200 Cortez Road. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS and Antiques: Weekly specials: All collectible spoons 50 percent off. All sterling jew- elry 50-70 percent off. Select antiques, salt and pep- pers, bone china, cups and saucers, prints, dolls, glassware, gifts, jewelry 40-90 percent off..Open seven days. 9:30am-5pm, (941) 779-0729. FOUR-FAMILY YARD sale; 8am Saturday, Feb. 11. Dishes, clothes, Oster bread maker, small patio table and two chairs, juice maker and much more. 4090 72 th St. Holmes Beach. YARD SALE: 9am-5pm, Saturday, Feb. 11. Furni- ture, home accessories, etc. Three family sale. 107 12th St. N., Bradenton Beach. GARAGE SALE: 8-11:00am Saturday, Feb. 11.2914 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. MOVING-IN SALE: 8am-noon, Saturday, Feb. 11. Antiques, household, full mattress, lots of neat stuff. 114 White Ave., Holmes Beach. LOST: BLACK SHOULDER purse contains North Car- olina driver's license and cell phone. (941) 778-8124. SRIfEAUlTOR. 31Years of Profesional 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. $699,000. BAYVIEW- 4-5BR/4BA, including guest quarters. Large master suite. $1,500,000. GULF VIEW- Holmes Beach duplex or 4BR/2BA home. $1,199,000. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX- Large lot, 2BR and 1BR. $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 .. .. a .- S --. .0 *, ANNA MARIA ISLAND 4BR/3BA, NEW TOWNHOME Very spacious IDEAL LOCATION Elevated and two-story. Beautifully turnkey-furnished, 3BR/2BA with two-car garage. Recently updated duplex. 2BR/2BA each side, updated 2001-, canalfront home, .boat built. $749,000. Quentin Talbert, short stroll to the beach. Tons of storage. dock, wih remole. garage. $1,350,000. 778-4800. $619,000. Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. Please "Dial" Debbie Dial, 400-1172. r-- -- ,. .. .- ,, ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Direct CANAL HOME Large Key Royale home TRIPLEX. A fixer-upper with three one Gulffront, great value. 2BR/2BA turnkey with dock, davits and boat lift. 4BR/3BA bedroom apartments. The R-2 lot is worth furnished. Pool front, elevator, nicely 'turnkey furnished. Pool, hot tub, new A/C. the asking price! Tenants are in place and furnished. Pristine Gulffront complex. $1,100,000. Dave Jones, 778-4800. the owner says sell it! Call Dave Jones at $989,000. Lynn Hostetler, 778-4800. A Paradise Realty. 778-4800 $440,000. LOST: ONE GOLD, oval hoop earring and pair of prescription tortoise-shell sunglasses. (941) 387-1387. KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through senior. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. BENGEL HYPNOSIS CENTER. Quit smoking, lose weight. Renowned Pittsburgh hypnotist available February, Anna Maria Island. Appointments only. Call (412) 215-2158. www.BengelHypnosisCenter.com. JAMMERS WANTED: Non-professional snowbird guitarist looking for musicians to jam afternoons. Cortez/Gulf Drive area. Classic rock, country. (941) 778-2937. BINGO WEEKLY: "Smoke-free" at Annie Silver Com- munity Center, 23rd Street at Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, Thursdays at 7 p.m. All welcome. Refresh- ments, prizes. Information: (941) 778-1915. CERTIFIED TEACHER IN MATH/Science has open- ing. Private tutoring for student. Kindergarten-col- lege level subjects. Plenty of references and experi- ence. (941) 524-4177. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Res- taurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. ********* *********************** ************* NEW LISTING! * * * , .*, Natural setting surrounds , t ,this 3BR/2BA home with * open water views, boat- * dock, hot tub, steps to. beach and turnkey .':. furnished! Offered at ".- .$899,000. * * BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay! S3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home * with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay. * * Offered at $969,900. * ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS * Super opportunity to own Island business! * Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory. *- * .." Deborah Thrasher ; * 'RE/MAX Excellence * '- -' (941)518-7738 * (941 383-9700* DebMThrash@aol.com ) MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES JUST LISTED Tranquil Island home. Large corner lot, across the street from the bay and in walking distance from the beach. Large rooms, ceramic tile floors and cathedral ceilings give this home an open, airy, island feel. Inground pool and screened lanai provide for spacious outdoor entertaining. $799,000. POPULAR NORTH BEACH VILLAGE with ;.ii'i its unique park-like "Bi -^. setting and open airy floor plan. Two-car attached garage with 'lIII.. large utility room. Two .3 ,, ". :. decks, plus nice S .- a"-CL screened porch. Unit AR.' #52 turnkey furnished. Offered at $695,000. CALL JOHN ZIRZow 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 "- I ...~ ; ; Ir. THE ISLANDER M FEB. 8, 2006 M B-11 A: DEBl 3 A SS I Fa -1 1 E3D S FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard- ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best inter- est of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call (941) 744-9473 or visit www.12circuitgal.org. 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. PET PHOTOGRAPHY IN the comfort of your home. Visit snaparts.com to view my work. Fine art avail- able. Local artist will also do commissioned work. Snaparts. Call Paula, (941) 356-7303. 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE: Silver, leather, North- star. Telephone Onstar. Excellent condition. $7,000 or offer. (941) 778-1620. GOLF CARTS FOR sale: Two-and four-passenger club carts, night lights and mirrors, like new. Phone (941) 729-8766. 1993 MERCEDES 300SL: Silver, gray, both tops. Looks, runs well. $12,000. Books and records. (941) 779-0420. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. Bobby Edingfon Presents FOR SALE BY OWNER Closing Costs Paid* Plus One-Year Pre-paid Hazard, Wind and Flood Insuramne WJSOMEXEUOrVEME H.. 2709 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 .. . 3BR/3BA views of Gulf and Tampa o Bay from this beautiful executive homewihmasterbedroomondspa 'c,. encompassing entirefloor.Woterfall . landscapedentry.Three-cargarage. $950,000. Open house 1-3pm, Sun. Call(941) 744-6906. A4 LONGBOATKEY Executive home with swimming pool. Completely updated 4BR/2BA. Located in historic - Longboat Key Village, across P..- from Mar Vista, just two blocks to the beach. New lower price. $745,000.751 Broadway, LBK. Call (941) 744-6906. HOMESBEA(H DUPREX -v-A, .. 2BR/1 BA, 5x9 foot lot. 7,971 . sf, 500 steps to beach. 206 -- 73rd St. Beautiful landscape ,y "i with grapefruit, mango and .4 , gumbo limbo trees. $749,000. -, Call (941) 744-6906. Closing Costs Include: All Bank Fees All Title and Related Charges One Year Pre-insurance: Hazard/wind/flood** Services provided by Bobby Edington First Equity Financial 941-744-6906 www.FirstEquityFin.com cf-l / */Insurance & Finanial Services. M& Svs941n-776-9969 Team Title Servires, Inf. 941-752-7551 '*or borrowers with 650+ scores. If World Savings is unable to complete the financing, the dosing value con be transferred up to S950. Title fees include owner's policy, all related doc stomps and court filing charges. In case of a condo: a premium will be paid for So100,00 inleriorconlents. Soles price is between buyer ond seller.The bank, title company and insurance company play no role ' in the sales price. first Equity Finonciol, LLC. Agents under LI./lHUD for World Sovings Bank, a Federal savings bank/Golden West nancial. c number ME000 760 90 Hrr son ree Oaknd, CA. 94612. Loans originate In Utah '** ** ** > i' > ** 0* *' < > -e > > 1965 CORVAIR MONZA convertible: Very low miles. One owner, estate vehicle, $13,500. Trophy winner. (941) 526-3190. 1996 ROADMASTER, LOADED: 55,000 miles, one owner. $5,600. 1994 Cadillac Eldorado, 62,550 miles. $2,500. (941) 778-2968. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head,newbatteries, stereo and much more! $8,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565. DEEP-WATER BOAT slip: north end of Anna Maria. Easy Gulf access. (941) 794-8877. THIS 2005 25-HP Johnson Bombadier rope-start two-stroke outboard, has less than the initial ten hours break time on it. Purchased new in May for $2,592, it includes fuel tank and line and wheeled motor carrier (my add-on). Owner's manual and pur- chase receipt (including warranty) included. Super buy! (941) 778-1605. 28-FOOT REGAL LSR-2001: Only 160 hours, like new! Great day cruiser/party boat, even has a head! Always kept on a lift, new custom mooring cover and much, much more. $43,000. Call Pam or Phil at (941) 778-8281 or (941) 704-7445. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. FISH FOR REDFISH, Snook and trout with InshoreSlam.com Capt. Jim Savaglio. License, bait and tackle included. (941) 238-7597 or (813) 477-7657. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! UNIQUE SAILBOAT WATERFRONT HOME with 39 foot boat- house and mother - in law apartment i "'.' -"" '... t.' with heated pool, on t-end canal.. 3BP, -.5BA In moin house rebu.il and enlarged Ihree year. ag,. and 1 BR/1 BA full mother-in-law apartment: Gourmet main kitchen, DCS gas stove top, double oven, double dishwasher, double wine coolers, granite counter top, outside kitchen with triple sink, dishwasher and built-in B-B-Q. Two zone central vacuum, intercom, 15 footceiling and see-through gas fireplace in great room to outside pool. 4900 S.F.U.R. PAO 502 72nd St., Holmes Beach A must see at $2,250,000. Ted E. Davis, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner. By appointment, (941) 778-6155. PART-TIME HELP wanted for small resort motel on. Anna Maria. Call evenings, (941) 778-4206. MAINTENANCE, PART-TIME: 32-unit motel, eve- nings. Monday-Friday. Apply in person. Blue Water Beach Club, 6306 Gulf Drive, Holmes beach. Drug- free workplace. TOP ADVERTISING sales position open at The Islander newspaper. Great territory, commissions, training. Previous-outside sales helpful, but not nec- essary. If you possess a willingness for strong com- munity 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. BUSY BISTRO hiring full-or part-time servers for lunch and dinner. Prep person and dishwasher. Apply to Chef Damon, Wednesday-Saturday, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. ENERGETIC, CONSCIENTIOUS salesperson wanted for busy Bradenton Beach gift shop. Must be reliable and able to work flexible.hours, Background check required. Call (941) 448-1076 for details. DISHWASHER/UTILITY PERSON wanted. Days, no weekends. Apply in person at Minnie's Beach Caf. 5360 Gulf .Drive, Holmes Beach. SING! IF YOU can carry a tune and would help lead a singing congregation, please join with Gloria Dei Luther- an's choir, Sundays at 9:45am.Two miles north of Man- atee Bridge on Anna Maria Island. (941) 778-1813. COOK/PREP: Twenty-plus hours. Good pay for dependable worker. Fun atmosphere. Reliable/ transportation. (941) 778-7769 or (941) 779-9671. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. AMY GORDAN REALTORR Dedicated to service SExpertise in renovation Sand rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. S The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate P Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 Own, .' 12-B M FEB. 8, 2006 l TIE ISLANDER 1HELPt V E. 'C onI tinu 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 intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First aid- certified, 13-year old, eighth-grade female, great with kids and animals. Call Kendall, (941) 779-9783. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. WANT AN IRISH baby-sitter? Responsible, experi- enced 15-year old. Red Cross babysitting and first- aid certified. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs. Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends. Zach, (941) 779-9783. BABYSITTING, RED Cross first-aid and babysitter certified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352. LOCAL CAREGIVER: I can offer.loving, reliable, live-in care for your loved one. Excellent references. Please, call (239) 595-9964. Thank you. MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. 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. Experienced certified technician for communica- tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire- less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, (941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais,. windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air condi- tioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage disposal, other household items. Honest, depend- able. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. Latitucte27 Property Na-icmcnt. LLC Ourfamilyrservihng yourfamily CHARTING NEW LEVELS OF SERVICE Annuals Seasonals 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941.387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27'com MR. BILLS HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction 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, West- coast Nuisance Wildlife Service, (941) 778-3455, or cell (941) 720-4152. WE CAN HELP! Does your property need TLC? Lew can fix it. Give me a call. (941) 755-5559. AAA WIFE AND husband: Cleaning your house and windows with confidence. Good references, reason- able rates. Licensed and Insured. (941) 812-0499. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Handyman service. How may I help you? Scott Reinhart, (941) 538-0664. - CUCCIO TILE AND handyman services. Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137. HANDYMAN FROM HOLLAND: 20 years experi- ence in "old world craftsmanship." No job too small. Painting, repairs, shelves, woodworking, cleaning, etc. Please call Peter, (941) 447-6747. Guaranteed satisfaction. YACHT SERVICES: DIVING and detail services. Waterline Yacht Company. James, (941) 792-7595. SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional clean- ing and decorating island references available. For unbeatable service, call 798-9484. ABOUT GROUT: CLEANING, sealing, staining (painting of grout), tile and grout repair, caulking of showers/kitchen. Bonded and insured. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128. INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small busi- nesses. We also do all states. Contact Pat at Kenney Tax Service. (941) 761-8156. AFFORDABLE PARADISE Looking for affordable living in Anra Maria? Consider rnis charming, well maintained, fully-furnished duple<. Live in half and rent half. Each side consists of two bedrooms, one full bath, kitchen, dining area, living-room and a Florida room. if what you are looking for is a quiet residential location in the City of Anna Maria, a short walk from a public beach, shops and post office,:this is your solution. Two'complete, living units for only $719,000. For more information or to visit call, (941) 704-4646. Best New Construction-Value. on Anna Maria Island. Enjoy short strolls to the beach and all that the island living has to offer in these charming beach bungalows. Located west of Marina Drive, these homes are situated close to the beach on a quiet and peaceful street in beautiful Holmes Beach. Theses home include the following luxury amenities: * Hardwood floors * Pools with paver decks * Outside h6t/cold shower * Intercom system Central \acuum Upgraded kitchens aid baths Granite countertops Metal roofs Hardi Board siding rCIi fnr fiirthpr detqie andl flnnmlanQ CHARMING 1,700 sf 3BR/2BA $695,000 %-dil 1 IUI UICIIV UUVLCaIl b anu numpain.U Z' FlIPRT lp - J J II II, U I MiK Prudential H Palms Realty lMichelselle Musto Reallor Fine Homes Specialist 941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON ITO 940 Waterside Lane: -" Lakefronl villa, 28R/2BA, 1,292 sf, beautifully fur Snished, loads of upgrades. S485,000. _- *- ..... "920 Waterside Lane- a kefront villa, 2BR/2BA, r- ... 1,132 sf, brealhloking sunsets, turnkey fur- nished 5429,000. 827 Waterside Lane: Villa, 2BR/2BA, 1,069 sf, new furnishings, remod. eled from top to bottom. S. s485,000. LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDGE: SARASOTA .. : --. : ". 230 Londonderry Drive: "" Lakefront home, 3BR/3BA, 2,338 sf, dining room, den, ,hree-tor garage. S574,900. OUTSTANDING 2,225 sf 3BR/2.5BA $795,000 Mi THE ISLANDER N FEB. 8, 2006 U B-13 A 4 DLr / "D C, LA S- S I F IE SEVCE oniue ANSAPN HM.IPOVMNTCntne PRESSURE WASHING: MOST driveways $85. Call Shane, (941) 538-9891. COMPUTER SERVICE SPECIALIST: Repair, upgrade, install, data recovery. Virus/spyware removal, wireless networking, beginner/advanced. Call Gene, (941) 383-9861. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refriger- ation. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is broken, we can fix it. Call (941) 778-2581. 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. AWESOME BAYFRONT OASIS Wonderrul 5BR5'BA home is a lop island producer. up lo $3.900 wepe Incredible viewS Irom all rooms and multiple balconies Bring ll the cars Healed pool. ele- valur and su nucn more. $2.190,00. Call Anne Hubter (941) 713-9835. NEW PALMETTO VILLA A music see' Tnrs 3BRj2BA oters over 1.620 st or living space to enjoy. Sleps 3way irom community pool Rela.: and ericy maintenance Iree living. Low monlhly maintenance of only $78 $2-49.900 Call Keidn Shell 19411713-1305. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti- mates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel- ing contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. Utlinl 1-AMILY IhUMI LOIS 01 cn3racier, oedauil[U nrrO- wood Iloors and updated kitchen. New rocl in 2005 and updated electric. n 2005 Large bar.card with alley access. plenty of room lor a pool. Walk to Manalee High Scnool Priced at $259.900. Call Anne Huber a 19411 713-9835 BAYSHORE ON THE LAKE This nhird iloor condo offers 2BR.2BA, new carpel, new glass-lop range. new relig- erator Located in a park-like sending. Enjoy community pool and active lifestyle. $129,900. Call Keith Shell. 19411 ;13-1305. CI941-798-9191 TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cab- inets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres- sure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY-SIXYEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpen- ter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. L...JI L, WIN~ DOLPHIN HARBOUR AT MARINA ISLE.,r- jrirIuraricrn-.rrur iar Tnt T lrni R5 5BA Key-W I sre re ce it a wiolepavwerr. dE rE Enlrqr' lbuictus vl'i~r irofn your rriajvr uae overloovinil Tarnp Baa.jnd Cjljli. Majrina v' vriirw Suntririi SIm-adv,3 rn I ht: diji r? ,lpS P Jdk it a ni yuur Io l lipy ouflean esy *iccf in brr Tjnpa Bay arid in'~ Gull oiJ M .: a reatl lnIn jininci rc paie n %va t a titIIIyw mi esiiread qurmi rmri opening up tc a spar. ius g.rarnd fJrn -nirod.3jrjp irrtur) dec Ar 3m.zr) prrijl 1311i rviriji ,li onerza ji $2S.5 r9Oi0 LIVE ON THE BEACH IN 2BR/2BA with stack A GULF SANDS BEACH- washer/dryer and a FRONT CONDO WITH large, hea oll GORGEOUS VIEWS! l heated pool! Super central Holmes Beach location. Turnkey ". furnished. Makes a Ar- great rental. Offered at ,. 4 $829,000. NEW LISTING Live the Island lifestyle in a large 3BR/2BA, remodeled California/Santa Fe style home located on a 10,000sf lot zoned R-2 in a prestigious Anna Maria neighborhood, one block from the Gulf of S" Mexico beaches. Pleasing open floor plan, beauti- ful Mexican tile throughout. Two-car garage and S new.pavers. Numerous fruit trees complete with a .1..' wine grape arbor. Offered at $995,000. PLEASE CALL GAYLE SCHULZ FOR SHOWINGS AND MORE DETAILS. 1 Gay:G yle Simyson Schulz Broker/Associate S Jim Anderson Realty Company ., PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 '' www.jimandersonrealty.com email: jimsrealtyco@aol.com LONGBOAT KEY CANALFRONT Elvwilld 3BR.2BA nri rmi wilh wi:,ndertul opentram ice.ilng.s new i loonngr, ilewi lc-, l n)rf vjl.' Io he tieac-h, Oi in,: ji p3jr and reDurari Hurry' i 9000. GREAT VALUE! HOUSE & DEEDED BOAT SIP Grear winter reisi.d n:e r pcienial3 0 build up Open anra nghi, rori for a p ool iust [hrt shorn blocks rrom ine Ieacrn and sep': Irojm your bOaI liip $575.,00 75> 106f lo loti lair ed jcr)ss tronm thep f ,l.rin ce[nral Holmes Beacr r Walk10 inops and restaurInB Archiei plan: available ifr a beautrul cuIoml-aeSined, ground-level rome or build up lor views ol the Guill 627.500. Jtj"3.rj>..J..S.,...4.$,2,.-~.... ,...a4..,...h ~..,... S........ " 14-B U FEB. 8, 2006 U THE ISLANDER OME -. A n, STEVE'S MAINTENANCE & REPAIR: If price and reliability are important, then for all your remod- eling, maintenance and repair needs, call the right team, call the SMART team. (941) 400-6350. stbradenton @verizon.net. TWO DUDES with tools: Tile, trim, cabinets, paint- ing, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long _ hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for free esti- mates. BOXBOXBOX BAY CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL: (941) 720-1089. Renovations, repairs, remodel. Insured. License no, CBC1252807. IS YOUR PAINT peeling? Is it in need of healing? Then call Shaman Painting and Pressure Washing for free estimate. Call Dan or Gina for appointment. Office (941) 527-1465 Cell (941) 779-3595. ROB'S RENOVATION AND REMODELING: Tile, hardwood flooring, drywall, carpentry, paint, pres- sure cleaning, rescreens, windows and doors. Free estimates! We will beat any estimates. Call Rob, (941) 526-5010. RICK KUNKEL PAINTING: 30 years experience. Licensed, insured. Free estimates. Local references. (941) 932-0940. CARLV. JOHNSQN JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair, prices. Lic#RR0066450. Call (941) 795-1947. DOCK CLEANING, STAINING, repair. Professional service, insured. Make your dock or deck look like new. (941) 779-1839. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. 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, 1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462 @ aol.com. SANDPIPER RESORT on Gulf Drive: 55-plus com- munity, fully equipped 1BR/1BA beachhouse with greatroom and kitchen. Brand new! Steps to the beach or Intracoastal. All utilities including trash, except phone. Rent weekly to annually. No pets. (317) 873-3307. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. COMMERCIAL SPACE: 1,600 sf on Gulf Drive, next to Holmes Beach shopping center. Available now. (941) 778-2694. 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. 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 one room efficiency. Utilities included. Gulf views and large decks. (941) 505-1962. 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. GULFFRONT RESIDENCE: PRIME Holmes Beach location. Available seasonally, November-April 2006. Renovated 2BR/2.5BA private residence in quiet area of Island with open floor plan and large terrace overlooking the Gulf. From $1,750/week with discounted monthly rate. Call Dave at (941) 720-0089. ANNUAL RENTAL: Hidden Lakes, 3BR/2BA, second floor, all brand new, garage, pool, small dog OK. $1,400/month. Sun Coast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. 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. BEACH STEPS AWAY: Large 1BR/2BA, fully furnished, washer and dryer. $595/week or $1,995/month. Pets OK. www.gulfdriveapartments.com. (941) 778-1098. SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus. 1 BR/1 BA, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA, $1,400/month. Non- smoking, clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492 or (775) 338-9492. otuohy@ prodigy.net.. 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. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex-$1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. 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. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA on canal in Holmes Beach. No pets. (941) 778-7039. REALTORS 941-778-0777 1-800-741-3772 5910 Marina Dr.e* Holmes Beach, FL 34217 e-mail: info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com DUPLEX One block to beach. 1 BR/1BA each side, remodeled 2004. $589,000. PEACEFUL SERENITY 3.4BR/2BA single-family home in perfect location, One-plus acre, zoned SRF3, private access road, newly remodeled, large caged poolnew air conditioning. $849,000. DUPLEX WITH BOAT DOCK. 2BR/IBA each TARA First Floor. Condo in move-in condition with side, corner lot. Designated boat dock access across a fontstic golf view. This unit is deeded with a (loss sireel (with cily approval). Current survey available. A Golf Membership. 2BR/2BA, one-car garage. Sold as is. Right to inspect. $694,900. Turnkey-furnished. $274,900. WEST BRADENTON Gorgeous bay view in this 2BR/2BA condo, turnkey furnished, lanai, walk-in closets, breakfast bar, minutes to beach, boat dock available. $319,000. WATERFRONT 2BR/1.5BA Gulfside condo, updated, turnkey-furnished, glass porch, detached carport. Complex has two pools, one heated. $629,000. EKkAI LUATIIUN 3BK/IBA Key West elevated: home. Like new! Dining room, walk in closets, four-car garage, lonai, workshop, elevator, pool by March 2006. One block to beach views of Gulf and Inlracoaslal. 51,300,000. MICHEL CERENE MIKE CARLETON ZEE C NEW LAKESIDE HOME 3BR/2BA single family BIRD KEY Mediterranean-stylehomeoncanalfront, NEW LISTING 2BR/1BA Sea Pirates, rental- FLAMINGO CAY Newly renovated single-family with three-car garage in new community.Too many 90-foot sea wall with dock, large pool house, producing condo across from Gulf, heated pool, 3BR/2BAsplitplan,Jacuzzibathtub,two-cargarage, upgrades to list. $350,000. superb location, Sold as is with right to inspect, professionally decorated. $455,000. screened lanai overlooking pool and deep water $2,239,900. canal. Large corner lot. S765,900. .. ...... BSME SUT( PIEL~R MARION RAGNI CARLEEN WEISE (ATAN[SE BILL DONNELLY LORI GUERIN PAULA KIEGAN BOCK SUSAN KLEMENT JOY MURPHY (ARMEN PEDOTA THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 8, 2006 B-15 S"][ D.E R CLfT S r F I E D S RN ALSCnine ETASCntneAENASCotne 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. YOU WILL LOVE this Ringling retreat at Lido Beach: 2BR/1 BA modern, fully-furnished duplex of historical background in garden setting. Walk to beach and St. Armands restaurants and popular shopping center, 15-minute bus ride-to Main Street, Sarasota. Please phone (941) 383-0244 or (941) 383-2566. E-mail kang870 @aol.com. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Waterfront mobile resort. Steps to beach. Nice 1BR/1BA. April $1,130. May- September $625. 55-plus. 2601 Gulf Drive N., Unit 425, Bradenton Beach. (941) 778-5417. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL rental. 2BR/1BA, two blocks to beach. $900/month annual, includes cable, water, sewer, trash. Seasonal $700/week or $2,100/month. (941) 778-0714 or (941) 730-6349. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: Available January and February 2007.2BR/2BA, totally remodeled in 2006. Call (813) 781-7562. NORTH-END FURNISHED beach villas, One or two bedrooms, 1BA, with screened porch. 100 steps to beach. Great views! Starting at $1000/month. (941) 219-1042. twoodsbton @ netzero.com. PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH shared dock, Old Flor- ida-style 2BR/1 BA, screened porch, deck, fenced yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Weekly, monthly beginning April 1, 2006. (941) 485-1874. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex $1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. 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, 3,1 79 sf. Wrap-around driveway, underground irrigation system, mature landscaping, room for a pool, $1,195,000. No agents. (941) 778-7417. visiting paradise? Thi Islander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'llget , .. ALL the best news,; delivered .: I'r.iic mailman every week.. It'sa.lmost as good as a letter from home! 'Visitus at 5404 Marina Drive, island " Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org .. WESTBAY POINT: 2BR/2BA, beautiful condition, overlooking canal. Available February, March, April. $2,600/month. Call (616) 291-5116. UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS ON Palma Sola Bay. Utilities included. Security deposit of one month's rent. Studio $700/month; 1BR/1BA $740/month; 2BR/1 BA $950/month. Call Jerry, (941) 448-8100. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA, Holmes Beach. Tile through- out. Washer and dryer hookups, double carport, large storage room. Steps to Gulf with view. $1,100/month plus utilities. First, last and security. (941) 778-3427. BRADENTON BEACH: Newly remodeled 1BR/1BA suite with full kitchen, fully furnished, one block from Bridge Street, three-minute walk to beach. Sleeps four only. No pets. Now taking reservations for summer, Available weekly, monthly or seasonal. (941) 776-3696, or e-mail bjustin628@tampabay.rr.com. ANNA MARIA: ADORABLE cottage. Steps to beach. All utilities, cable, nice yard..No pets. $1,400/month. Seasonal. (813) 388-0444. HOLMES BEACH GULFFRONT: 2BR/2BA, beauti- ful view of Gulf. On the beach, weekly rental. Avail- able now. (941) 779-2701 or (608) 332-9272. BRADENTON BEACH: Large 2B/2B condo, ele- gantly furnished, heated pool, spa, two private balconies overlooking beach and Sarasota Bay with private dock. April 15-29. $950/week. (207) 783-8088. ANNA MARIA: One bedroom beachfront villa, sleeps four. Full kitchen, heated pool, spa. April 8-15. Gorgeous sunsets. $1,000/month (207) 783-8088. CHARMING 2BR/2BA canal house close to bay. Avail- able April 1, 2006, for annual rental. (717) 392-4048. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA beach cottage, 1.5 blocks to beach. Fully furnished. $550/week. (941) 587-1456. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1 BR/1 BA half duplex, upstairs, with oversized garage. $800/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, PA., at (941) 778-2291, or e-mail: Jason @ betsyhills.com. WATERFRONT SEASONAL: January, March, April. One, two and three bedrooms available. 1BR $1,800/month, 2-3BR $3,000/month. Price reduced after April. 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach. (941) 779-9074. AVAILABLE NOW: Accepting annual and seasonal leases on select homes at the new Waterside Club. 2BR homes available from $795/month. Make new friends and join the fun, all community activities and amenities are available. Waterside Club is a retire- ment community in central Bradenton. 3301 Cortez Road W. Contact Neil Johnson, (941) 756-7068. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated apartment.Car- port, washer and dryer, large storage, deck. $850/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. HOUSE: 2BR COMPLETELY furnished in historic Bradenton Beach village. Half block to beach. Bay, shopping, restaurants. $2,000/morith or $700/week. (941) 778-4451. BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA home located four houses down form beach! Free trolley picks up at end-of block. Available by the week. Adja- cent two-bedroom apartment also available first half of March. Call (616) 225-1589 . HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1 BA duplex available now through Easter. $1,500/month. (810) 614-6962.203 Peacock Lane, Holmes Beach. 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 REDEFINE YOUR RETIREMENT __ -f Homes from $140,000 to $200,000 S' -' Lakeside lots available 4 ,,*g 5 -*,. ..SYearGoldKeyWarranty i Palm Harbor Homes designed exclusively for Waterside Club S_* Club Privilege Package includes - use of clubhouse, swimming pool, landlease, lawn service, fitness 7, room, computer room, library, lake S' activities, and private activity room I Make newfriends with active, 'Ii; 1 F1 friendly neighbors *.. 2005 Award Winner for Resident Z Satisfaction Watersile Club is a 55+ ,, a p:rRetirementCommunity 3301 Cortez Rd. West -, Bradenton, FL 34207 R W Contact: Nell Johnson 1 ... AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS 756-7068 CLUB 'L ,A- S16-B FEB. 8, 2006 TIIE ISLANI)ER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Serie Quality & Dependable Service. S ice Call us for your landscape 778-1345 and hardscape needs. I LLicensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 S.. .... Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Su- Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault .'r Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Li !1 Lic#CBC056755 :k-WAGNEQ REALTY i SINCE 1 2217 CGUL DIVE NORLTII BADENION bEACII. F, 34'217 THAQOLD MALL REALTOR .. Office: (941) 778-2246- 792- 8628 f E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com "- ' USA FENCE KALL Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 94 21 -750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. .720-2217 AirpoR TIANSORT:iO &n 1sS~ic ~ ECE V t'N r.NG REHOOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr., MIaintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured (Lic. #CCC13257421 (^M~i/yai4 Anyone can take a picture. A professional creates a portrait. e AELKA IPHOTCOORAPHICS -'*fflBBINill dFully/ 1 p SH--- nUUiW.ISLANDER.ORG JUST VISITING PARADISE? -Don't leave the Island without r. I time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered bythe mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org The Islander - .)..:.~~~ 'I- ANNUAL OR SEASONAL 3BR/2BA Palms of Cortez condo. Pet OK. $1,200/month annual, or $2,500/month seasonal. Clean and new. Call (941) 704-7394. DELUXE WATERFRONT HOME to share. Bedroom with private bath $1,200/month, without private bath $900. Mature man or woman, nonsmoker, non- drinker. Maid service. Furnished north-end home. (941) 779-0088. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month mini- mum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex, one block to beach, completely remodeled, ground level. $1,150/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1 BA duplex, near commu- nity center, ground level. $1,000/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA single-family home with carport. Less than one block to beach. Ground level. $1,100/month. Available March 1, 2006. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. GULFFRONT DUPLEX: Second floor, 2BR/1BA, newly updated, open floor-plan, 12-by-12 deck. Holmes Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, lush gardens. $950week, $3,200/month. (941) 778-0905. ANNUAL RENTAL: Perico Island large 3BR/2BA home with two-car garage. Association, pool and tennis courts. $1,600/month plus utilities. Call An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-0733. ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BR home with boat dock and private yard. Fireplace, washer/ dryer. $1,600/month plus utilities: Call An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-0733. ANNUAL RENTAL: Available March 1, 2006. Anna Maria 2BR/1BA duplex across from beach. $950/month plus utilities. (941) 778-7003. SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus, 1BR/1BA. Nice, clean unit. $1300/month. Nonsmoking, club-. house, laundry; steps to beach. (941) 779-1112. ;-;BOAT KEY VILLAGE: 2BR/1BA updated .-ie. Completely furnished, $2,400/month. Avail- able immediately. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month mini- mum.,2BR, $2,000/month. 1 BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1 BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to. beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com. 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 Span- ish-style home. Two-minute walk to beach. Fully fur- nished, rental ready. Quiet Holmes Beach private setting on cul-de-sac. Custom details, tile, granite. New cabinets, windows, doors, A/C, ductwork, stain- less appliances. Paver drive/patios. (941) 778-4560. $699,000 KEY ROYALE/NORTH Point Harbor: Two homes, next door, in Island's finest community. 4BR/3BA, five-car garage, elevated home, beautiful views of Tampa Bay, new lap pool, spa, waterfall, seawall and dock. $1,249,000. Also, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, ranch home, new seawall, dock and 20,000-pound lift. $1,249,000. Buy both for $2,450,000! Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. PERICO ISLAND: 1,170-sf, lovely 2BR2BA condo. Great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Rented until 8/06. $325,500. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. MUST SEE: Manufactured home has everything. Colony Cove. 1,600 sf. Views of Manatee River. 2BR/2BA, pets, 55-plus, five pools. $58,500. (941) 721-4890. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: 2BR/2BA condo. Fully furnished and equipped. Best-kept condo complex on the Island. Beautiful beach, pool, hot tub, sauna and sunsets. No more left on the Island like this! $1,200,000. (317) 873-3307 for instructions on vir- tual tour. 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. 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. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $599,000. (941) 778-4036. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach. CANALFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, turnkey-fur- nished, pool, tennis, pets allowed, just unpack and enjoy Island living. $449,900. Denise Langlois, Cold- well Banker, (941) 725-4425. CUSTOM EXECUTIVE HOME: 2709 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 3BR/3BA views of Gulf and Tampa Bay from this beautiful executive home with master bedroom and, spa encompassing entire floor. Waterfall landscaped entry. Three-car garage. $950,000. Open house; noon-4pm Sat- urday and Sunday. Call (941) 744-6906 or email Bobby@FirstEquityFin.com. LONGBOAT KEY: Executive home with swimming pool. Completely updated 4BR/2BA. Located in his- toric Longboat Key Village, just two blocks to the beach. Priced to sell. $775,000. Call (941) 744-6906 or email Bobby@FirstEquityFin.com. HOLMES BEACH: 2908 Avenue C. Wonderful 2BR/2BA; two-car garage. Elevated home. All new baths, hardwood floors, roof, air conditioning and paint. Wrap-around deck, porch, steps from the beach. Only $549,000. Motivated seller. Agents also welcome. (941) 779-3724: BY OWNER: BEACHFRONT 2BR/2BA, office/ sleeping loft. 1,575 sf. Deeded parking space under building. Heated pool, $1,500,000. (847) 494-5748. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, pool, $495,000.6250 Holmes Blvd. #24. Excalibur Realty Inc. (941) 792-5566. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. V FAULT vvjivviJ m'rvuu Irvi ui 5 Syndicated Content ; Available from Commercial News Providers" 0 W Aw- rw ~Ii ,AN E R CLASS F IE D S wwwju keku.Lm . L~ ' -I THE ISLANDER E FEB. 8, 2006 M B-17 S S *.I A6 IS ANDER C ASSED S BEAUTIFUL ISLANDTOWNHOME: Steps to the beach! 3BR/2BA with den. Designer upgrades. $599,000. (941) 447-6278. www.Highland-lnvestments.com. KEY ROYALE: TASTEFULLY remodeled 3BR/2BA. Pool. spa, boat dock. Canalfront home. Priced at $929,000. Call owner direct at (941) 356-1456. ISLAND SPECIAL! SELLING Island real estate? Save big money, Florida Prime Realty LLC offers sellers com- mission as low as 1.5 percent! Call (941) 778-1098 or e-mail: floridaprimerealty@gail.com. 4BR/4BA ELEVATED TURNKEY-furnished duplex with many possibilities. Two short blocks to beach. Can convert to 1BR/1BA and 3BR/3BA, 2BR/2BA and 2BR/2BA or 4BR/4BA. $648,500. Call Maria at Bark & Co. Realty, (941) 778-59.00 or cell (863) 559-8559. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Duplex, 2BR/1BA each side. Exclusive north end Anna Maria. Build up for spectacu- lar view. $835,000. (941) 778-7003. FOUR TRIPLEXES: $1,200,000. $98,000 annual income. Call (941) 792-5566. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. (941) 778-8677.406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach. wbcaudill@verizon.net. HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT: Three duplex build- ings, all feature 2BR/2BA, porch, lanai, garage, dock and ramp. $799,000 each or package deal for all three. 8005 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. By appointment only. (941) 778-9691. BRAND NEWDETACHEDvilla:2BR/2BA, 1,245sf under air conditioning, plus 1.5-car garage. Only $78/month maintenance fee. All ages. Pets OK. Heated pool. Great location. $235,000. Call Bill, (941) 518-9300. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: By owner. 2BR/2BA each side, one lanai, secluded street, steps to beach and downtown. New appliances and air handlers. Beautiful maintenance-free land- scaping. Dog-friendly fenced yard. $650,000. (941)794-9940. SARASOTA HANDYMAN: 4BR/2BA, 1,100sf. New roof, electric, outgoing plumbing. Large yard, good schools. Tenant would stay, $949/month. $199,000. (941) 954-4312. ANNA MARIA LOT: 75-by-116 on sailboat canal. $725,000. For details, photos, survey and optional house plans, call Sheryl, (610) 247-9496. Visit http:// mysite.verizon.net/talbotl/. FOR SALE BY owner: Open during remodeling. New paint, inside and out. 2BR/2BA, two-cargarage condo in Village Green, 1,800-plus sf on small lake on quiet street. 6813 Seventh Ave.W., Bradenton. 34209. $299,900. Call Ken, (352) 267-6498, or Lori, (480) 874-1432. ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA north-end home. Gulf, beaches, bay, piers. $595,000. (941) 778-2934. BRADENTON BEACH: Large 2B/2B condo, elegantly furnished, heated pool, spa, two private balconies over- looking beach and Sarasota Bay with private dock. April 15-29. $950/week. (207) 783-8088. ANNA MARIA: One bedroom beachfront villa, sleeps four. Full kitchen, heated pool, spa. April 8-15. Gorgeous sunsets. $1,000/month (207) 783-8088. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA beach cottage, 1.5 blocks to beach. Fully furnished. $550/week. (941) 587-1456. ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA half duplex, upstairs, with oversized garage. $800/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, PA., at (941) 778-2291, or e-mail: Jason @ betsyhills.com. WATERFRONT SEASONAL: January, March, April. One, two and three bedrooms available. 1BR $1,800/month, 2-3BR $3,000/month. Price reduced after April. 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach. (941) 779-9074. AVAILABLE NOW: Accepting annual and seasonal leases on select homes at the new Waterside Club. 2BR homes available from $795/month. Make new friends and join the fun, all community activities and amenities are available. Waterside Club is a retirement community in central Bradenton. 3301 Cortez Road W. Contact Neil Johnson, (941) 756-7068. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated apartment. Car- port, washer and dryer, large storage, deck. $850/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. HOUSE: 2BR COMPLETELY furnished in historic Bradenton Beach village. Half block to beach. Bay, shopping, restaurants. $2,000/month or $700/week. (941) 778-4451. BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA home located four houses down form beach! Free trolley picks up at end of block. Available by the week. Adjacent two- bedroom apartment also available first half of March. Call (616) 225-1589. HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1BA duplex available now through Easter. $1,500/month. (810) 614-6962. 203 Peacock Lane, Holmes Beach. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL 3BR/2BA Palms of Cortez condo. Pet OK. $1,200/month annual, or $2,500/month seasonal. Clean and new. Call (941) 704-7394. DELUXEWATERFRONT HOME to share. Bedroom with private bath $1,200/month, without private bath $900. Mature man or woman, nonsmoker, nondrinker. Maid service. Furnished north-end home. (941) 779-0088. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, BayviewTerrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach.Three-month minimum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1 BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex, one block to beach, completely remodeled, ground level. $1,150/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1 BA duplex, near community center, ground level. $1,000/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA single-family home with carport. Less than one block to beach. Ground level. $1,100/month. Available March 1,2006. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. GULFFRONT DUPLEX: Second floor, 2BR/1BA, newly updated, open floor-plan, 12-by-12 deck. Holmes Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, lush gardens. $950week, $3,200/month. (941) 778-0905. CHARMING 2BR/2BA canal house close to bay. Avail- able April 1, 2006, for annual rental. (717) 392-4048. ANNUAL RENTAL: Perico Island large 3BR/2BA home with two-car garage. Association, pool and tennis courts. $1,600/month plus utilities. Call An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-0733. - - - - - - HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with credit card information, 778-9392, at our Web site (secure server) www.islander.org, and by direct e-mail at classifieds@islander.org. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). CLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $10 for up to 20 WORDS. 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Date Name shown on card: Selling address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill SE-Mail address: [for renewal purposes only] The Islander -Fax: 941 778-9392 I5404 Marina Drive i I l Phone: 941 778-7978 SHolmes Beach FL 34217 LE-mail classifieds@islander.org ------------ -- -- -- -- - - - -- -- The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build LONGBOAT KEY PAINTING & DESIGN, INC. Faux painting Cabinet refinishing Furniture restoration Custom painting Jackson Holmes, owner (941) 812-3809 ISLAND TAXI Providing islanders with personal service to and from central and south florida airports, etc., Since 1991. Bruce Collins (941) 778-6201. Advertise here and reach more than 20,000 .people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20! TiT Islander Call 778-7978 Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. >..-" mulch, trip, hauling and cleanup,. 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Call An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-0733. ANNUAL RENTAL: Available March 1, 2006. Anna Maria 2BR/1 BA duplex across from beach. $950/month plus utilities. (941) 778-7003. SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus, 1BR/1BA. Nice, clean unit. $1300/month. Nonsmoking, clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (941) 779-1112. LONGBOAT KEY VILLAGE: 2BR/1 BA updated home. Completely furnished, $2,400/month. Available imme- diately, Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, BayviewTerrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach.Three-month minimum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1 BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Beachfront 1 BR/1BA condo. End unit, fabulous view, heated pool, excellent rental. $589,000. annamariabeachplace.com. (330) 565-7693. ANNA MARIA ISLAND beach getaway cabana. Bay view, updated, large deck, boat slip available. Plnes Trailer Park, 55-plus. $35,000. (941) 778-4820. DUPLEX: 2411 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach. Great loca-, tion. Will consider trade. $690,000. (941) 915-0684... LONGBOAT KEY: 2BR/2BA villa. Completely fur- nished. $575,000. (941) 383-5370. FIVE MINUTES TO BEACH: Perico Island, beautiful; designer patio home..4BR/3BA, two-car garage. Pool, private. $535,000. Best value! Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Duplex, 2BR/2BA each side. Quiet area, close to beach. Tenants in place. Leave; message, (941) 755-4445. By appointment only. BRADENTON:TWO NEW construction properties, meet hurricane codes, Braden River access. 3BR. Gated community with recreation center. $559,000 on nature preserve near golf course. $449,000, maintenance fee includes marina. Closing bonus. (941) 741-2502; 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. MANASOTA KEY: One acre +/- direct beachfront with newer beach home and separate guesthouse. Also zoned and engineered in progress for five to six condos, pool and clubhouse. Also OK for private beach club. Priced under market at $2,500,000. (941) 474-6633. FED UP WITH overpriced waterfronts here? Try the pristine blue waters of Lemon bay and the Gulf of Mexico off the Cape Haze peninsula just a few barrier islands south of you in the Englewood area. Five deep- water seawalled bay lots from $529,000. Waterfront 2BR/2BA home $679,000. Owner, (941) 474-6633. UPDATED ISLAND DUPLEX: 3BR/2BA total. Zoned R-4. New roof, carpet, paint, Big yard. $534,900. Edie Force, Collandra & Company, (941) 920-0129. FREE VACATION: Purchase this 3BR/2BA two-car garage updated home. Non-deed restriction. Open house: 1-3pm Sunday, Feb. 12. 2112 42nd St:W, Bradenton. We offer rental management, and full ser- vice selling and buying. Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-1515. Suzanne Wilson, broker. SUNBOW BAY Spacious, turnkey 2BR/2BA condo with superb water views. Elevator, heated pools, tennis, cov- ered parking. Includes 14-foot boat at communal dock. Close to public beach. $462,500. (941) 795-8066. WATERFRONT FOR SALE by owner: On Braden River, close to Manatee River with dock. 3BR/2BA, split-plan, family room, two fireplaces, pool with Jacuzzi, pool cage. 2,400 sf on .46 acres, upgraded, new tile throughout, air conditioning and duct work, custom kitchen. More details at owners.com/TPA9932, or call (941) 708-9475. $625,000. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOUSE: Steps to the beach. 3BR/2BA. Pool, designer upgrades, granite counters, new appliances, tile floors, two-story home. $599,000. Call (941) 447-6278, or view online at www.44smart.com. BRIGHT AND AIRY: 2BR/2BA Gulf-view condo in four-unit building with heated pool. New kitchen, screened balcony, washer/dryer, new air-conditioning system.Turnkey ready. wonderful home or great rental. $650,000. (941) 779-1013. 59 th STREET CANAL home: view of bay, brokers wel- come.$845,000. (717) 392-4048. DUPLEX FOR SALE by owner: lovely 2BR/2BA home and charming 1BR/1 BA; each with private screened porch. Extra large garage, well landscaped lot large enough for land condo. Brokers welcome. $799,000. Call (941) 779-0120. BEACH CONDO FOR sale: Out the front door onto the beach, incredible views and southern exposure make this home cheery and pleasant, enjoy breathtaking sunsets year- round from spacious living room, tender loving care, completely redone. Everything new, designertumkey ready. Ownerfinanc- ing available. $941,800. Brokers welcome (717) 392-4048. VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. Completely updated. Open Sunday. 6608 12 th Ave. W., Bradenton. (941) 448-8502 or (941) 761-2575. LOT FOR SALE: Holmes Beach. One block to Gulf. 57.75 x 114 feet. Neptune Lane. $569,000. (941) 778-4246. SUNNY SHORES, 2BR/2BA with carport. Shows like a model.Two miles to Coquina Beach.View of Palma Sola Bay. Community boat ramp. Turnkey furnished. No deed restrictions. Land owned. Perfect winter retreat, seasonal rental or full time residence. Price reduced to $199,900. Chard Winheim, Horizon Realty, (941) 713-6743. A COUNTRY VILLAGE 2BR/2BA end-unit condo. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Conveniently located close to shopping, beaches, restaurants and hospital. Active 55-plus community with beautiful pool and club- house. Elevator for easy access. Low-cost holiday living! $184,900. Ask for Nancy, (941) 722- 8551. BOATERS BEST BUY: 2BR on Palma Sola Bay. Intracoastal Waterway access. Updated townhome, heated pool and boat slip. Only $335,000. Call Fred, Real -Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. BELOW MARKET FOR quick sale: Like new, two- year -old lakefront home. 4BR/3BA, formal dining, huge kitchen and media room. $495,000. Call Gwen direct, (941) 720-2548. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT home: tastefully remod- eled inside. Corian kitchen, ceramic tile and Berber carpet. Pool and spa. Boat dock. Exceptional value at $929,900. Call owner direct, (941) 356-1456. LONGBOAT KEYVILLAGE: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage. Huge new loft addition can be separate guest quarter. $739,900. Call to see: Fred at Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. SHADYBROOK TOWNHOUSES: _3BR/ 2.5BA. S$159,000 and $169,000. For handyman. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. '-. DEEP WATER ACCESS in a fully refurbished home with pool, LONGBOAT KEY SLEEPY LAGOON PARK Fabulous RIVER'S RIDGE NW BRADENTON Newer pool home on. ADORABLE 2BR/2BA HOME in absolute move-in condition! new seawall and large dock Walk to beach or jump in the boat jniotiiruwipi baiv view and located on a deep-water canal. lake, great for entertaining! $635,000. Details and virtual New air conditioning, new roof, new master suite, new flooring. 'ui your hi, dioir Call the waterfront specialist Captain Jeff ri.iq,' inc r:hrmin home now or build your dream home. tour at www.JanetReardon.com or call Janet Reardon at Freshly painted and landscaped. A definite must-see! Reduced Braaten 941-792-3484. Short walk to the beach. $1,200,000. Details and virtual (941) 962-5611. $219,900. Call Melissarosser, (941) 737-2632. tour at ww.JarietReardon.com or call Janet Reardon at - (941) 962-5611. DEPWTRACS naulyeubse~oeihpol LNBA.KY SEPY LGO AK Fblu IVRSRDEN RONONNwrpo oeo.AORBE2R2AHM nasouemv-ncniin new eawll nd arg doc. Wlk o bachor jmp n te bat n,:E, lu,:ed vvie andloctedon dep-waer ana, lkegret fo enertinig! 635,00.Detilsandvirtal ew ir ondtioingnewroo, nw mstersuie, ew looing ,:u~pr ,,: i:,:r alteatirntpcilstCpti ef !h,,,,It, :r)m,,; oe o r uldyurdea oe.tura wwJae~aro~cmorcllJnt erdnat Feslpinean ndcpe.dfiiems-seReue Braaen 41-72-384.. Shrt alkto te bach $1,00,00. etals nd vrtul (41) 62-611 $21,90. Cal Mlisa'P~sse, (41) 37-632 toi" t .aitdadojomo all JaetRaroa 7- 1 CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE! Across from the sparkling SUPREME LOCATION and quality craftsmanship combined waters of the Gulf of Mexico rests this enchanting beach for a quality lifestyle and investment. Two land condos with cottage. Light and bright living area with wrap around 3-4BR/3BA featuring: 2,300 plus sf smart-wired living space, windowsand Mexicantilethroughout. French doorsfrom master security system,: three vera ndas, crown molding, granite bedroom lead to private deck. Add a pool with tropical countertops; wood flooring, nine foot ceilings, SS appli- landscaping for a peaceful garden oasis. Located amongst ances, glass block shower, whirlpool tub, paver-brick drive, multi-million dollar homes. Build up for unobstructed water tropical landscaping and more. Room for a pool! $849,000. views. $749,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. .-.- --7 'i7 TRADEWINDS! 1BR/1 BA Bradenton Beach condo has proven VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE ideally locate on a quiet street. rental history! Fully turnkey furnished and recently updated Within steps of the sandy beaches of the Gulf. Relax and enjoy with island decor tropical complex has true Key West feel! the sparkling view of the water. Tommy Bahama furnishings Awesome pool overlooks the intracoastal, with private Gulf and beadboard kitchen cabinets enhance the island feeling. beach access onsite management can't be beat! $369,900. Potential galore for the creative buyer. Build up fora spectacular Rebecca Samler, Realtor, (941) 737-7955 Direct Line vista of the turquoise sea. Plenty of room to add a.pool for a tranquil private escape. Best price in the area. Asking $799,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. EXTREME MAKEOVER IN VILLAGE GREEN 730613th Ave West. MAXIMUM INCOME FOR OWNER: Condo documents allow for HARBOUR LANDINGS HOME on a deep saltwater canal. Custom ENJOY THE WINTER SEASON WITH A POOL: Beautiful 3BR/2BA Completely renovated 4BR/3BA with beautiful pool. New granite weekly rentals! Two-unit condo complex has quiet Holmes Beach designedforunobstructedwaterfrontviews.Privatelyowned 38-foot home stylishly decorated, located in Village Green near Manatee counters, wood cabinets, ceramic tile. New Whirlpool stainless location. Rare3BR/2BAunits,veryspaciousandturnkey-furnished! dock, with 10,0001b lift, and electric. Heated pool and spa, with built Avenue West and 75th St. Only minutes to the beaches. $3,000 steel appliances. Roof and pool cage new in 2004. $475,000. Brand new pool is great bonus! Check'em out! $579,000 each unit. in gas BBQ area. Many upgrades! View at www.SharonVillars.com per month or call for weekly rate. Call Judy Karkhoff, Property Please call Martha Marlar, Owner Agent at 941-758-7777. Rebecca Samler, Realtor. (941) 737-7955, direct line. (941) 920-0669. Offered at $1,800,000. Management at 941-778-7777 or 866-266-9911 toll-free. -.-.. . .- .- .- .- .- .- .- .- .- - THE ISLANDER M FEB. 8, 2006 U B-19 simplY the Best A4 f/Ji s i? Ar-1 /- Ar y(- q 4,- 4 c | tAt r;:5| i ,- --' 1. it .. T A Ke a 4'78-6,6- *2 0 1 AwY l RR7ltyIC t ^ ^~O sricis e 4v O .ot; 94LIrAN AO 4A ,p 96A- Of*[ 79f6 4t /Pk A fG f ) r&01 'AYRAYF vd PY *"- t/ v poY,54i -rbw of wwwtmirkenor manrealt c 9om I~tkJ;LA' AA. h-t1R6 JtY eJ r tm/ c7W^rl .# 13q, X6V- ~IC 4p -.4 pri f7ooTe Norman P4 .1-778-6696 W wtmiU01 GULFmaDRl .co Kr VL'? ) f ~~www.mikenormanratco ANNA MARIA ISLAND SiihCoast REAL ESTATE LLC PERICO ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished. Close to Island beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse/fitness room. Carport. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. $359,900. HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct access to bay. $899,900. 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. TRADEWINDS RESORT 1BR/1BA Turnkey-furnished villa. Heated pool, steps to deeded white sandy beach access. Rental program in place on-site manager. Small pet. $375,000. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished condo. Views of Gulf. Tennis, heated pool, beautiful beach. Excellent rental with liberal rental policy. $997,500. WONDERFUL WESTBAY COVE 2BR/2BA condo. Bright corner unit. Close to pool. Ceramic tile, shutters, glass enclosed lanai. Near bank, doctors, shopping and restaurants. $369,900. 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. $729,900. 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. KEY ROYALE FAMILY COMPLEX Two adjacent North Point Harbour homes. Deep water, community pool, tennis. A. 2BR/2BA. B. 4BR/3BA. Both houses, $2,400,000. 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. GULFFRONT HOME & GUEST COTTAGE 3BR/2.5BA and 1BR/1BA guest house. One of Anna Maria's finest beaches. Furnished, vaulted ceiling. French doors, fireplace, garage. $3,650,000. CONTEMPORARY ANNA MARIA HOME 4BR/2BA, turnkey-furnished, beautifully designed home. Open plan, vaulted ceiling, breakfast bar, eat-in kitchen. Bamboo flooring, elevator, private setting near beach. Four-car garage. $1,350,000. SECLUDED BIMINI BAY HOME 4BR/3BA with 250 feet ofwaterfront. Custom kitchen, ceramic tile. Master suite with fireplace and Jacuzzi, heated pool, lush landscaping. Two docks, davits, sprin- klers, well, oversize two-car garage. $1,875,000. FABULOUS GULFFRONT OCEANA CONDO 3BR/2BA, turnkey-furnished condo on beautiful walk- -ing beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, walk-in closets, elevator. Small per. $1,999,000. ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT HOME 4BR/3BA. Miles of beautiful walking beach. Gulf side deck and gazebo. Riparian rights. View of Gulf, bay, Egmont Key and Skyway bridge. $2,650,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA .MLS nast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com lC 20-B 0 FEB. 8, 2006 N THE ISLANDER - v 14"- I 1% I ,,,U or "Copvriqhted Materii w Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" a'i 't e - Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge itto Visa or MasterCard. ,, -. -- --. .. I WAGNER REALTY B onig PNo$e horme Siar 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com Nam. _i i N o r --- -- .. U d~ie T1 eek ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Panoramic Gulf views t S_ ', ._' from this fully furnished r i i- 2BR/2BA top floor, open _1 ;_ i. ., __ :..-; r:'S .!;'.8 plan condo.Well-maintained, heated pool, secured eleva- tor, covered parking. Dave S -.- Moynihan. (9411 778-2246. t1f518199.$997.500. STORYBOOK COTTAGES Just sleps to the COOUINA MOORINGS Bay and Gulf views WATERFRONT DUPLEX Island duplex in BEACHFRONT CONDO Top floor middle WIDE OPEN VIEWS-CONDO 2BR/2BA each. A.2BR/IBA cohage with a 1BR/1BA from this 2BRi2BA end unit. Offered turnkey- waterfront sertng. 2BR/2BA plus family room unit with fabulous views of Gulf. 2BR/1BA Speciacular view of docks and bay Sit.on bungalow.'Live in one and.rent the olher furnished with heated pool, deep-waver and 2BR/IBA currently leased Located In condo in a well maintained T0-unit complex your deck or in your living room and watch or, rent both. Anne Miler, (941) 778-2216. dockage and sleps to beach.Weekly rentals quiet area ol Island. Canal with dockage, in quite area of Holmes Beach. Healed reaction. Dolphins playingandwater sports. 4518824.$825,000. ok.DaveMoynihan.(9411778-2246 #521559. Dave Moynihan (941) 778-2246. 1#518143. pool. Near restaurants Dave Moynihan Relax! Joan Oliszewski. (941) 761-3100. S-- $799,900. $799.500. (941) 778-2246. f516964. $635.000. 4520927. $560.000. DIRECT BAYFRONT CONDO Spectacular views from inis 2BR/2BA top floor end unit. Complex offers healeo pool, tennis. beach access rental office. Kalny Tobin. (941)?78-2246. #518578. $469,500. _ : ,-,,' BRADENTON BEACH CONDO 2BR/2BA Beautifully updated kitchen, lurnkey-fur- nished, private walk to beach. Largest heated pool on Island, tennis courts, exercise room James R. Zoff. (941) 778-2246. #520878. $449.900. BREATHTAKING VIEWS Updated 2BR/2BA condo, view sunsets and nesting birds over the lagoon. Private dock for your boat. Located minutes from the Gull Joe CorDo (941) 778-2246. #513320 $434,000. i-- p RIVERFRONTCONDOThistopfloor end unit has a nver view! Carpon. neater pool. tennis. glass-In balcony, near marina, shopping. churches. Becky Smitn or Eiii Siarrect. (941) 778-2246 #521375.$295.000 MOUNT VERNON LAKEHOUSE Affordable condo with dock. 2BR/2BA approximately 1500s siverlooking lake and fountain. Minutes to beaches. New carpet, ile and appliances. Turnkey-turnisned. Heated pool, Jacuzzi. Lisa Anthony. (941) 727-2800. #521436. $274,900 - A I -.- ' r.~ ... ...\ ........ - 4, |