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Skimming the news ... Bob Arzeburger: Greatest Generation, inside. S ItAnna i Maria The Islander Basketball final, page:4-B -..''_-:;.. ... '_ -::... '.:= ::- 2 :"._ :. z--' .:;:k; --':.!--'.TY, 2 -; "-. ...r ...- -.. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Gas leak, cleanup, traffic woes West Manatee Fire & Rescue responded to the Cirgo .* as* ratl A. . Saturday morning on East Bay Drn e .: . at Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach due . to a malfunction at the pumps that " apparently spewed gasoline on thl drive-up area. The cleanup oper- ation took some time and traffic " was rerouted, causing a backup of vehicles for most of the morning. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy Meanwhile, back at the station Chris Sheperd, president of the West Manatee Firefighters Association a i - a district lieutenant, flippedflapjac-s for a morning pancake-and-sausage .. ..f fundraiser at the West Manatee Fire.. &Rescue Station No. 1 in Holmes t - Beach, while firefighters responded to the Citgo station gas leak. Island Heritage Day is Saturday Volume 14, No. 17 March 1, 2006 FREE Pipes won't be moved after all By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker has asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers not to remove and store the pipes currently on Anna Maria Island used for beach renourishment because of several factors, not the least of which is.that contractor Goodloe Marine would have to put back the pipes in a mere three weeks. Hunsicker had recently won approval from the Corps to have Goodloe remove and store the pipes at beach street ends until the project resumes on April 1, but encountered difficulties in determining the street- end boundaries between public and private property. In addition, Goodloe said it would need three to four days to remove the pipes, then another three or four days to reinstall the system. At the most, said Hunsicker, the Island would enjoy only about three weeks of "peace and quiet" without the pipes until graders, bulldozers and trucks would return to the beach to shatter the tranquility. Goodloe is scheduled to resume renourishment on April 1, but has to begin its preparations on March 115. The present situation, with pipes on the beach and beach walkovers for public access, is not the best solu- tion, said Hunsicker, but it doesn't completely disrupt the beach as would the effort to remove the pipes, then return in three weeks to repeat the process. "We don't want to completely disrupt what wehave now," he added. Keeping the pipes in place for a few more weeks "is not the best solution, but the better solu- tion." He regretted that some Island accommodation owners and beachfront residents would be inconve- nienced by the pipes staying in place, but that should be outweighed by the turmoil the trucks and equipment would cause removing the pipes, then coming back in three weeks for another few days of contractor activity that would disrupt the beach. Hunsicker added that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to extend the renourishment permit for 60 days until June 1, if Good- PLEASE SEE PIPES, NEXT PAGE By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Complete with the children's and pet parades whose - popularity are making them a tradition, the Island Heri- tage Day Saturday, March 4, will be a celebration fit for the Island. It will be a colorful but laid-back festival of music, arts and crafts, food, and Island folk from the old days and the present, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Pine Avenue in Ania Maria City. The program calls for an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., Tom Benjamin at his keyboard on the front porch of the historical museum at 11, children's decorated bike parade at noon, Belle Haven Preservation Band at 1 p.m., pet parade at 2, Jimi Gee and the Swinging Cats of RM thim at 3. Pine Avenue from Gulf Drive to Tarpon Street will be closed to vehicles to make room for the event. The Anna Maria Historical Society's museum, 402 Pine Ave., will be open throughout the celebration, with Old Settlers bread for sale, along with Island history books, T-shirts, and photos. Whittlers, quilters, basket weavers, and artists will demonstrate their art forms, and vendors will offer arts, crafts, food and refreshments. Musicians will play all day on the porch of the museum. Planks engraved with the names of choice will be sold, to be installed a part of the decking that sur- rounds the Belle.Haven store. Youngsters on decorated bicycles will cruise up and down the avenue, with their parade starting at noon on Pine. The pet parade will start at the museum at 2 p.m., trying to outdo last year's variety of goldfish to turtles to rabbits, cats and dogs. Additional information may be obtairied by calling 778-0492. Only about 20 feet of beach remains infront of the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach at high tide, and any further beach erosion could likely cause waves to crash against the rocks protecting the estab- lishment from the Gulf as was the case four years ago before the last beach renourishment project. The cur- rent beach renourishment project has yet to reach the restaurant's location on the beach. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin 2-A U MlARCH 1,( 2006 TIHE ISLANDER Real estate listings soar on Island as prices dip Island property owners looking to cash in on the increasing equity in their property have flooded the Island real estate market since Jan. 1 with "for sale" list- ings. Since the first of the year, listings have increased by 46.6 percent, according to the Anna Maria Island Property and Sales Report for February, climbing from 431 properties offered on Jan. 1 to 632 as of Feb. 13, the report said. At the same time more properties are for sale, Pipes to stay on beach CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A loe starts operations on April 1, weather permitting. If Goodloe can't get up to speed by that date, the DEP said the permit would expire May 1 and the renourishment project would shut down. In January, Hunsicker had attempted to get the Corps to have Goodloe remove the pipes under a contract provision that the pipes would not inter- fere with the upcoming turtle nesting season, but the Corps apparently turned a blind eye to Hun- sicker's effort. Because the emergency renourishment project is entirely funded by the federal government, Man- atee County had little say in the project and was unable to step in at its own expense and remove the pipes in January after Goodloe halted renourish- ment in mid-December. The project began at the Holmes Beach-Anna Maria city limit and moved south along the beach until halting at 19th Street North in Bradenton Beach. Goodloe claimed it didn't want to hurt the tourist season by working on the beach during the winter months, but many Island accommodation owners say leaving the pipes on the beach for three months and not completing the project has already cost them a good season. The project was scheduled for completion in November, but Goodloe said mechanical problems and bad weather forced numerous delays. apparently asking prices have dropped just slightly. The AMIPSR said the average listing price of a sin- gle- family residence currently on the market is $1.115 million, down just $17,000 from the $1.132 million average price reported at the same time last year. Condominium prices also dipped the past year, fall- ing from an average listing price of $819,000 in January 2005 to a $799,500 average in January 2006. The average price of a duplex, however, increased about 6 percent, climbing from a $1 million average in January 2005 to a reported $1.06 million average for January 2006. .4-. -, .-- Open house Several people gathered at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum's Belle Haven cottage for an open house. Historical Society director Sissy Quinn announced plans to make the cottage available to the public for movie nights, art shows, weddings, poetry or book clubs and other social gatherings. The cottage can hold 16 people and a donation for the historical society is requested. For more information call 778-0492. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan . optional Cuisine 6 rldtlass Wine ueLakers & Ales 4AOl ii0 'lo idasty Olk-l~d y; 04/OtDO 40 4 ~4i441 W"TER IU4UE EI~l~~llSZP~LI RESTAU RANT 111 South Bay Boulevard Anna Maria Island : 941-778-1515 Northern Tip Of Anna Maria Island : Across From The City Pier Breakfast: Sat & Sun sam -1130am : Lunch: Every Day 1 1:30am-4pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4:30pm-9pm : Fri & Sat 4:30pm-9pm www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net You'll love our Potato-Crusted Grouper. Tender fresh grouper is sauteed and crusted with flaky potato and served with Pommery mustard sauce...Mmmm. Open 7 nights for dinner Sunday brunch 8-1:30 NEW! Happy hour with 2 for 1 wine and beer at the bar Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 ;dl -.r, rB r$- ~ h 5" .i. na Illr, ___. I I --~ -- ---- --- ~CIIIPZ: THE ISLANDER M MARCH 1, 2006 U A-3 'Gentleman' gunman strikes in Bradenton Beach As polite as a man with a gun can possibly be, two couples out for an evening stroll reported an encounter with a "gentle-speaking" gunman who took their money and stealthily disappeared on foot. Bradenton Beach police were alerted to an armed robber who approached two couples and demanded money while they were out walking Friday, Feb. 17. The first couple was approached just before 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Gulf Drive South. Ross Hodel, 62, a visitor from Illinois, and his female friend noticed a man walking nearby as they left their con do with a group of friends. According to Hodel, the suspect approached the pair and stated, "I'm sorry to bother you, I don't want no one to get hurt. I got a gun. I want your cash and your jewelry. I don't want your wallet." Hodel told police that the man brandished what appeared to be a black semi-automatic firearm. Hodel gave the man $40 in cash, and his friend gave the robber $4. The robber replied, "Sorry to bother you, but I'm in a bit of a bad spot," and walked away. He was seen walking south along Gulf Drive and then eastbound onto Fifth Street South. Bradenton Beach Officer Roy Joslin arrived on the scene of the first robbery and brought in backups from Holmes Beach and Longboat Key police departments and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to assist in searching the immediate area for the suspect. While some officers were setting up the perime- ter, an officer from Longboat Key was approached by another couple stating they had just been robbed at gun- point. Brad and Sheryl Schleif told the officer they were walking on Fifth Street South, when they were approached from behind by a man who stated, "Folks, can I talk to you? I don't want to hurt you." wrmitman ..ws, we, '.: ,*. m a.-r o Calling the shots David Redeker calls the bingo numbers at the weekly gathering of players at the Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach. The games begin at 7p.m. Thursday nights. Islander Photos: Edna Tiemann Game on Ann and Sam Kaplanfrom Enfield, Conn., put their game face on at the Annie Silver Com- munity Center where they have come to enjoy an evening of bingo. Democratic chair here to discuss party's future Karen Thurman, who chairs the Florida Democratic Party.-will discuss "The Future of the Party" at a gather- ing at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Sandbar restau- rant, 200 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Also participating in the session will be a number of candidates for political office, including those who seek to displace U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris. This will be a fundraiser for the state Democratic Party, hosted by the Democratic Women's Club of Man- atee County. Minimum contribution for the' event is $40. Checks should be made out to the Manatee Count\ group, and reservations should be made by contacting Patricia Benson at 758-4610. Others on the program will be Jan Schneider, Michael LaFaver and Christine Jennings, congres- sional candidates; Mrs. Rod Smith, wife of the candidate for governor, who said he can't attend due to a scheduling conflict; and Sarah Brown of Broward County, president of the Florida Demo- cratic Women's Club. According to the report, he then brandished a black semi-automatic and began to chamber the firearm while standing in front of the couple. He asked them for money and Schleif asked the robber how much he needed. The suspect replied "$100." Schleif gave him $5 and the suspect replied, "I'm glad I didn't have to hurt you" and walked away. Shleif's wife then asked the gunman where he was going, to which he replied, "I'm not telling you." He was last seen walking westbound on Fifth Street South and then north on Gulf Drive. Both couples describe the suspect as a white male, 19-23 years old, 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches tall, approximately 150 pounds, with light colored, short- to medium-length straight hair. The suspect was clean shaven, "polite speaking," and dressed in a white, fleece-type hooded sweatshirt with "Nike" written on it. The suspect kept the hood pulled over his head during the robberies. Bradenton Beach Police Detective Lenard Diaz said that anyone with information should call him at 778-6311. 'Save Anna Maria' being rejuvenated The organization that killed a high fixed-span bridge to the Island, quiet for some years since then, will be its old dynamic self again if the new president has her way. Sheila Hurst was elected to head Save Anna Maria when Joan Perry declined to run again for the office. Named with Hurst were Jay Hill as vice president, Nancy Deal secretary, and Billie Martini treasurer. Hurst said she plans a series of educational meet- ings where Islanders can "come and tell us what issues bother them," so committees can get to work. The meet- ings will be monthly, she said. She is appointing several committees to go into sub- jects of general and specific interest, such as wildlife on the Island; Australian pines, Brazilian peppers and other invasive, non-native plant species; red tide; and a bridge from Perico Island to Manatee Avenue for faster evacuation in an emergency. After the organization 10 years ago led the success- ful battle against a high-rise bridge from the Island to the mainland, members scattered to other interests, she said, and SAM "was quiet for awhile." After living on the Island for 10 years, she left in 2001 -for work in her nati e New York City "where I spent three miserable \ ear-.." Now% she. isback living in Holmes Beach and %w working for the nonprofit Manatee Glens. Meetings Anna Maria CitI March 8, 6:45 p.m., eci ironmental education and enhancement committee meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach March 1, 2 p.m., city commission work meeting. March 1, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. March 2, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Second reading and public hearing on newsrack ordi- nance, resolution approving 2005-06 budget, Austra- lian pine removal approval at Sandpiper Resort, consent agenda and commission reports. March 7, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive.N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach March 1, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting CANCELED. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive; 708-5800. Of Interest March 8, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Center meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4-A N MARCH 1, 2006 T THE ISLANDER And the survey says: More surveys needed By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Some disputed pilings installed along the waterway between 56th Street and Sunrise Lane in Holmes Beach may or may not be interfering with navigation and may or may not be within the city limits. The issue has put the Holmes Beach Building Department in such a quandary that the city commission recently autho- rized Mayor Carol Whitmore to order an engineer's survey of that area, along with a survey of the city limits for the King- fish Boat Ramp and the south end of the city where it meets Bradenton Beach. The pilings in question were installed by Sunrise Lane resident Lance Spotts, but no permit was issued, according to Holmes Beach Building Official Bill Saunders. That's because Spotts didn't apply for a permit and Saunders doesn't know from the available maps if the city limits encompass the pilings. In other words, he doesn't know if he would even have authority to issue or deny a permit, and he doesn't know if he has authority to have the pilings removed. A letter from acting City Attorney Ed Conrad to Whitmore says it is Con- rad's understanding that the pilings were installed in the waterway adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Spotts property. "It is further my understanding that these pilings are interfering with navigation between the marina and the bay," contin- ued Conrad. Take my city, please Holmes Beach will have a professional engineer conduct a survey to determine exactly where the city's boundary limits are in several areas, including where it meets Bradenton Beach. A condominium apparently straddles the currently recognized boundary and some residents pay taxes to both cities. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Since Saunders is unclear "where exactly the city's boundaries end," he is also unclear "where the city's authority to enforce ordinances over Mr. Spotts' activities begins," Conrad noted. He also said he reviewed the 1875 government survey of the area, but was still "unable to determine exactly where the city's boundary is in relationship to the new pilings." He recommended that the city conduct a professional survey of the area and contact the Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protection "to determine if that agency has jurisdiction over the installation of these pilings." Whitmore said she's been in. touch with the DEP and it is investigating on that end, while the city proceeds with a survey. Because of the recent controversy surrounding which entity has jurisdic- tion at Kingfish Boat Ramp Holmes Beach, Manatee County or the Florida Department of Transportation Whit- more and the commission agreed to have the survey include that area. Pines coming down Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Whitmore have agreed to share the cost of remov- ing some Australian pines on Gulf Drive that straddle the border between the two cities. Whitmore said Bradenton Beach hired a professional pest control company that has deter- mined that the trees are infected with termites and can't be saved. Every effort was made to save *the pines, said Whitmore, but the pest control company said any fur- ther effort is futile. But wait. The survey says more. There's been an ongoing dispute the past 50 years between Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach over exactly where the two cities meet on Gulf Drive (State Road 789). According to one source, the bound- ary is actually a few feet north of where the present city limit signs are and the current boundary divides a condominium complex between 'the two cities. Res- idents of that complex reportedly pay taxes to both cities. "We just felt it was time to clear the air on all these boundary issues," said Whitmore. If the Sunset survey shows that Spotts' pilings are actually within the city limits, Whitmore said she would refer the issue to city staff for further action. Palma Sola Scenic Highway dedication planned The Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity will host a Palma Sola Scenic Highway sign dedica- tion ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. This event will commemorate the installation of the official Florida Scenic Highway signs designating the Palma Sola Causeway as one of 14 scenic high- ways in Florida. The ceremony will be at the scenic Applications for Privateer scholarships available now Applications for scholarships to be awarded in July are being accepted now by the Anna Maria Island Priva- teers, Island-based philanthropic organi- zation. The scholarships in 2005 ranged up to $3,000, but the amounts and the number of awards this year won't be calculated until the Privateers' fundrais- ing efforts are completed. Seven were awarded last year for a total of $10,000. Applications are due in Privateers' hands by May 1. The forms may be Obtained at the guidance offices of Manatee and Baysihore high .schools, -or from Privateer Liz Christie-Cline at 778-8519. highway sign located on the north of the causeway, east of the picnic pavilions. The Palma Sola Scenic Highway extends between 75th Street in Bra- denton and East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. The corridor was officially des- ignated in 2005. The CME has already initiated sev- eral enhancements to the causeway, including extensive planting of native landscaping, painted trash receptacles, and receipt of state and national grant funds for future improvements, includ- ing new rest rooms and construction of a small boat ramp. The Scenic Highway Program was created by the Florida Legislature to increase awareness of our state's his- torical and intrinsic resources cul- tural, historical, archeological, recre- ational, natural and scenic. The Palma Sola Causeway embodies all of these aspects, said a spokesperson. The dedication program will include comments from Andrew Nicols, rep- resenting the Scenic Highways Pro- gram; Michael Howe, executive director, Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization; and officials from Manatee County, Bradenton and Holmes Beach. The general public is invited to attend. Florida Scenic Highway items such as Frisbees, bubble pens, jar open- ers and playing cards will be given away. For more information contact CME member and event chair, Kathleen King at 779-0160. Island gardener Maureen Hirthler a Holmes Beach resident, displayed many of the items she grows in her garden, including orchids and vegetables even loofah sponges! Hirthler was a guest speaker at the February parks and beautification committee's seminar on the environmental impacts on our waters from use offertilizers. Hirthler described how she manages an environmentally friendly garden and produces a bounty offresh vegetables and beautifulflowering plants. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan THE ISLANDER M MARCH 1, 2006 M A-5 River cleanup Saturday, ours later The annual Great American Cleanup will be launched Saturday, March 4, on the upper Manatee River, with Bradenton to follow the next weekend and the Anna Maria/Cortez edition with the county drive in April. The Manatee River event will be from 9 a.m. to noon, cleaning trash from the Christian Retreat to the Lake Manatee dam. Volunteers with boats are needed for cleanup and transportation. Cleanup volunteers are to meet at 9 a.m. at Ray's Canoe Hideaway, 1247 Hagle Park Road: The following Saturday, March 11, volunteers will continue the Bradenton beautification campaign, and they should call Bradenton Front Porch Florida at 747-8054 or Keep Manatee Beautiful at 795-8272 for assignments. Another part of the March 11 campaign will be curbside pickup that day. City residents are to clean up WAVES work party scheduled March 4 The Bradenton Beach Waterfronts: Accessible, Viable, Ecological, Sustainable Committee is holding a volunteer work party at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4, to plant a rain garden at city hall in Bradenton Beach. The work party will begin at 9 a.m. at 107 Gulf Drive N. Volunteers are urged to bring sun protection and work gloves. Refreshments will be provided. Further information is available by calling 778-1005, ext. 227. lifestyle salon spa store experience the difference hair nails skin body .. 51 golf. dive anna maria Ilartd . 778.5400 wwwA2.salon and sna.cnm their neighborhood roadsides and vacant lots. The city Road. will provide residential pickup for yard waste, trash and Bradenton Beach, BeachHouse Restaurant parking tires where such items are left at curbside by noon. Call lot, 200 Gulf Drive N. Ricardo Ramos at 708-6340 for details. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Saturday, April 22, will see the countywide cleanup, Holmes Beach, Kingfish Boat Ramp at the Island including Anna Maria Island, Cortez and Palma Sola end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge on Manatee Causeway from 9 a.m. to noon, with a countywide Avenue. multicultural picnic from noon to 3 p.m. at Palmetto's Palma Sola Causeway, pavilions on the north side Sutton Park, 10th Avenue and Seventh Street West. of the road. Volunteer check-in points for the April 22 cleanup Additional details may be obtained by calling are: the cleanup's sponsor, Keep Manatee Beautiful, at Cortez, FISH Preserve, entrance at 11601 Cortez 795-8272. Rhea Chiles joins push for funding Rhea Chiles, former first lady of Florida and chair of the Lawton Chiles Foundation, made official her sup- port for greater funding for a program her late husband helped create. She gave her backing to efforts by State Sen. Burt Saunders to boost spending to nearly $58 million a year for the youth-oriented anti-smoking campaign created in 1998 while Lawton Chiles was governor.' Saunders, who chairs the health and human services appropriations subcommittee in the Florida Legislature, also proposes that the program include an advertising component. "I am confident," said Rhea Chiles, "that increased funding would result in a significant drop in youth ,,sp I".- a.-, .y,.., Choose a new Yamaha and get 3 years additional warranty* -on 30-250 hp four stroke outboards or 150-300 HPDI.two stroke ouEboards. A savings of up to $2,6001 . "L.....d r:. .i l.,3 :r.:. r j. j wlr inventory sold and delivered before lj.; ,i Ca,'-.:-; r laina for complete details. OYAMAHA When you want the best Cannons awarded MP the 50th top marina RS in Boating Industry I 1 Magazine's 2005 Top 100 Boat Dealers I CANNONS 41& M A R I N A COMPETITIVE QUALITY COMMITMENT SINCE 1955 6040 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. cannons.comrn 941-383-1311 We're worth the triple smoking, as it did after the program was started. Some reports credit the program with reducing smoking by 18 percent among high school students and 40 percent among middle school students." 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The image of a rooster roaming Bridge Street, with folks from the drinking and dining establishments chasing it around, joined by the cops and some other well-meaning folks and the wildlife crews well, you get the picture. And for what? Did the rooster need rescuing? Where did it come from? How'd it get there? There aren't really a lot of farm animals on Anna Maria Island, and certainly no chicken coops we know of ... so what to do? Then it struck us. It likely escaped from Key West - the southernmost city in the United States. They're trying to unload their overburgeoning chicken population and this rooster may have been looking for greener pastures (so to speak). He might have tired of ruling the roost at Blue Heaven, the popular breakfast eatery where chicks and chickens share the outdoor dining area with custom- ers, who dine on, of all things, EGGS! Suspecting the worst for his kind, this rooster may have hitched to Anna Maria Island with some unsuspect- ing tourists by hovering under the engine. It was reminiscent almost of the peacocks that used to roam the Island back in the 1970s, before they were banished to Longboat Key. They were the symbol of our elementary school until none of the changing popula- tion of kids knew of them. But, alas, this rooster won't be populating our Island. He was finally captured by a woman who apparently led the chase on Bridge Street with a cardboard box for about an hour before she managed to drop it on the unsuspecting fowl. And thank goodness for Gail Straight of Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. in Bradenton Beach, who came and took this wild little cockerel to her place, at least until his fate is determined. Do you think he'll crow.in the mornings? If so, he could replace the bell tower for wake-up calls in the south- ern-most city on Anna Maria Island. Or maybe you know someone heading to Key West who wouldn't mind a little company? You just never know on AMI the new frontier. ThIe Islander MARCH 1, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 17 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 Don Maloney David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price J.L. Robertson V Advertising Sales. Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Btannon, connie@islander.org- V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org S Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) ttvf. M10, Iw.o Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2006 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392. PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan oi. i., Why basketball? We live by the Holmes Beach City Hall and its park. Our question is why did the city build a basketball court there? We have no children living,in our neighborhood. With high taxes and insurance, families no longer live- here. Minorities love to play basketball but they can't afford to live here either. Senior citizens don't play bas- ketball. This expenditure indicates how the city commission squanders tax money without public opinion. Stephen Evans, Holmes Beach Penny sale thanks. The Sandpiper Resort's Women's Club would like to extend a warm "thank you" to all the merchants that made generous donations to our annual penny sale ben- efiting the Anna Maria Island Privateers. It was a huge success and we were able to meet one of the recipients of the Privateers' scholarship fund. Again, thank you for your continued support. Theresa Kunje, Bradenton Beach Not right, though In your editorial regarding possible locations of the Florida Gulf Coast Marine Museum (Feb. 8), a passing comment is made about displacing residents of Cortez Trailer Park. While these residents are tenants, not landowners, their forced removal is easier than eminent domain tac- tics, but harsh nevertheless. Being uprooted against your will is never an appealing option. What if the remaining residents were grandfa- thered-in and made a part of the museum? Few things say Florida like a mobile home park. And perhaps those folks would become docents for the museum. The idea of moving these people for the sake of progress is downright American. But that doesn't make it right. David Reid, Bradenton and Hollywood, Calif. Bad idea The Manatee County Commissioners are to be con- gratulated for unanimously voting against the purchase of the Cortez Seafood restaurant. It took guts. They rec- ognized one of the major problems with the bad deal - money. A lot of money to buy it in the first place, nX which could be betterused elsewhere, and a bottomless:money pit to keep it going. Pieces of this place fly off or fall in the water in wind storms as it is badly deteriating and in an exposed position. There are many other issues - traffic, roads, narrow bridges, safety etc. The Seafood Shack area is residential and has its own character. The few people who instigated this bad. deal haven't really taken any of this into serious consideration. The Cortez School House, which is an historical building, was recently purchased for among other rea-. sons, a Cortez Maritime Museum. Renovation has not been completed. The land around the school offers room for unlimited expansion in the FISH preserve and has all kinds of truely historic maritime possibilities in the adjacent historic district. The Seafood Shack is a bad idea and we should look elsewhere for a more suitable and reasonable solu- tion both monetarily and in keeping with the theme that at one time Cortez was a small, unique fishing village of transit fisherman and a dozen or so permanent fami- lies. AlHoward, Cortez 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 941-778-9392, or e-mail to news@islander.org. THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 1, 2006 E A-7 By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Islander newspaper will be furnishing Anna Maria Elementary School with new shelving to make distribution of the Island newspapers more efficient and aesthetically pleasing. Islander Publisher Bonner Joy met with AME Principal Kathy Hayes, School Advisory Committee Chair Michael Pierce, AME Media Specialist Lynn McDonough and Parent-Teacher Organization President Lynda Hicks after concerns were raised by Pierce that the newspapers were being left outdoors, causing undue waste. It was not until the staff and students made the transition from an outdoor to an indoor environment did it become apparent that a new distribution system would be needed to ensure all students have access to the weekly editions of The Islander and school news. In the past, the paper was retrieved by fifth-grade students, who counted out and delivered enough copies for every student in every classroom. This could be accomplished in the breezeway where the bundles of papers were left, but with students indoors, Hayes said there isn't room for students to count out the papers. In addition, because the paper is delivered prior to Rotary tour The Anna Maria Island Rotary Club was escorted by Anna Maria Elementary School Guidance Counselor Cindi Har- rison and a few fifth-graders for a tour of the new building. Third-grade teacher Karen Newhall invited the group to see her new classroom and speak with stu- dents about the transition. Many students report they like being on the second floor, in a classroom that will overlook a land- scaped front lawn once demolition of the old school is cleared. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan school hours, the papers have been sitting in front of the cafeteria doors, exposed to the elements. Joy has been providing AME with free newspapers since November 1992 with the intent that it be distrib- uted to each student as their personal copy. She said it was hoped that teachers could utilize it as a resource for students to learn about the Island community and grow up reading the news. She also noted that AME is unique in having a reporter dedicated to covering its news, activities and student achievements in the county, and maybe in the state. "One of the most rewarding experiences early in my career was seeing an Island student show and discuss stories and photos in The Islander with his mother," Joy added. All agreed to the value of students having access to the newspaper, even though teachers may not neces- sarily utilize the paper in their lesson plans each week. Joy agreed to furnish the school with attractive shelv- ing units for two high-traffic areas where copies for the paper will be available to students'to pickup. Joy also said it was no problem for The Islander to deliver when school is open and, in doing so, this would give the delivery person an opportunity to assess the volume needed, thus minimizing waste. 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Date Name shown on card: S MAIL START DATE: The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 * Z CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 m : OR ONLINE AT islander.org nunUUEEEnEUUUUEEUEEUnUUUUEUEEEnEUUnUUnEnEEEmmUlh |T J| '. -- .. -z ). -. ..... .. - SINCE 1992 In the Feb. 29, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The expected reopening of the Cortez Bridge was delayed another two weeks by the Florida Department of Transportation after several days of nightly fog forced workers to halt operations early. Several Bradenton Beach residents called for the resignation of Mayor Leroy Arnold after he admitted that he had called a female city staff member a homosexual. The new owners of the Anchorage restaurant in Anna Maria appeared before the city commission to ask for help in overcoming a city ordinance that requires any establishment selling alcoholic bever- ages to be at least 2,500 feet from any church. ~F~8~1~!~ M. v~tuf~p vluwa 8-A M MARCH 1. 200( THIE ISLANDER Anna Maria Island reality: Teen drug use By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It's not something the Island likes to brag about, and you won't find it mentioned in any tourism bro- chure. In the evenings, even on school nights, she'll hang out with her friends at the Manatee Public Beach, walk Gulf Drive with those same friends, or go to another friend's house whose parents aren't home. There, she and her friends will drink some beer or other alcohol that an older friend has brought or smoke marijuana. On occasion, she'll engage in sexual activi- ties. She could be as young as 12 years old. At the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Executive Director Pierrette Kelly said she's had teen- age girls in the center's counseling program admit to using drugs and alcohol and having sex, including one who was just a 12-year-old. Kelly should know. She's been overseeing the teen 'Europa' This photo on canvas from Mon.et's Garden in Giverny, France, is among those in the "Europa" exhibit by Tampa photographer Richard Stewart fea- tured all during March at the Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Details are available at 778-6648. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. every day except Sunday. and pre-teen counseling service at the Center since 1993. Since the program started, Kelly has observed Island teenagers using and abusing drugs and alcohol every year. Some years seem worse than others, but the problem never disappears, she said. Of the 72 teenagers currently in the counseling pro- gram, about 15 have admitted to counselors that they've used drugs and alcohol. "They almost brag about it, while the others won't admit that they've used," said Kelly. Agreed, added counselor Pam Dale. "I'd say it's more like 50 percent of the kids (in the program) have used drugs." The Center has nearly 300 teenagers and pre-teens that use its facilities and Dale said it's likely other teens not in the counseling program have used drugs or alco- hol. According to Kelly, the kids say they all have older friends who provide them marijuana or alcohol. If they don't have an older friend, many of the kids say they get their booze or marijuana from their parent or parents. Half of the teenagers in the counseling program live with either a single parent or grandparent, said Kelly. In some cases, the parent or both parents work evenings, so the teenager is left unsupervised at critical hours. "There are a lot of kids on this Island that don't have anyone to look after them during the afternoon or evening," said Kelly. "That's why you can go down Gulf Drive at 9 p.m. on a school night and see groups of kids walking down the road or just hanging out. There's no one home supervising them." That's not to say that teen drug use is something new to the Island. "Drugs have been a problem with teenagers on the Island since I started here 17 years ago, and I'm sure it goes back further. Some years, it's worse than others, but the counseling program has had some successes," said Kelly. Every year, two or three former drug users will "get their act together" and start studying in school and give up their former lifestyle. "They become our success sto- ries, but it's real hard for them to resist the peer pressure from the other kids," observed Kelly. The few success stories often seem outweighed by the many. troubled teens who use the Center's counsel- ing services, she said. The Center provides a safe haven for these "at-risk" teenagers. "They come here because they know they'll feel valued here," said Kelly. "We listen to their problems. Here, they will talk about their problems and they're not doing drugs, alcohol or engaging in sexual activities here. Away from here, many are poor students who just want to drop out of school and hang out. "These are not bad kids," said Kelly, noting the majority of teens who use the Center don't have drug and alcohol problems. "But in many cases, the ones we see in counseling are just neglected or without a father figure at home. Many have no self-esteem and their problems cross all social barriers. "It's not just one group of kids doing drugs," she added. Kids from some rich families have serious prob- lems with drugs, while some kids from a poor family have no problems at all, she observed. At-risk behavior has no specific profile, she concluded. And every year, said Kelly, it seems some of the teenagers who are in counseling will be involved in an automobile accident where alcohol was involved, often with tragic results.- "Each year, it seems we hear about one or two of our kids who was killed in a car accident. It's just a shame," Kelly said. And every year, about 50 Island teenagers will be arrested for possession of illegal drugs. In 2004, a total of 49 juveniles were arrested by the three Island law enforcement jurisdictions on various drug charges, said Kelly. The arrest figures for 2005 have not yet been compiled, she said, but they are likely to be about the same, if not higher. True, said a local law enforcement officer. The number of Island teenagers arrested for drug possession is just about the same every year, he said. The problem doesn't seem to get worse, but it also doesn't go away. "And those are just the ones who get caught," added Kelly. But the Center can only do so much. With Florida Department of Counseling and Family Affairs restrictions that prohibit teenagers, pre-teens, youngsters and adults from mixing events at the same time without separate rooms and enough floor space, the Center can't schedule programs for everyone at the same time. "That's why we're expanding the facility," said Kelly. Those plans include a performing arts center, a culinary center, computer room, technical room, game room, library and more counseling rooms. The enlarged facility will allow the Center to oper- ate youth, teenager and adult programs at the same time, but in different rooms within the Center. The Center has raised $2 milliorr of the $3 million needed for expan- sion. 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They've done a number of consolidations in Georgia, Kentucky and throughout the south. He took some information from us and said he'd send us back a proposal along with costs on 'information gathering' for consolidation. So, we're progressing." The Islander newspaper asked Hayes for advice on consolidation of the three Island cities in 2005, and reported the results in September. Hayes was asked then by The Islander to review the budgets of all three Island cities for areas of potential savings through consolida- tion. Based on that preliminary study of the budgets, Hayes concluded that Bradenton Beach gets the most revenue per capital from its residents and also spends the most, despite having the lowest population. Hayes told The Islande;r "The materials we reviewed gave us a sufficient picture to conclude that the issue of tri-city consolidation may be worth further exploration." Whitmore said Hayes could not give a date when his proposal will be submitted to the two cities, but once that's received, Whitmore said she and Chappie will go to their respective commissions to discuss the proposal and associated costs. According to Whitmore, Hayes' proposal is to determine how the two cities could consolidate and how much money taxpayers would save living in one city. Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn has been attending the Whitmore/Chappie consolidation meetings strictly as an observer because that city commission declined to even put the non-binding referendum on the November ballot. Mayors' meeting Sunshine Law violation? At the Barrier Island Elected Officials meet- ing Feb. 15, Holmes Beach City Commission Rich Bohnenberger questioned the legality of the three mayors meeting in closed session, saying he thought the meetings should be in the "sunshine" in accordance with Florida's Government-in-the- Sunshine Law. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore responded that anyone, including Bohnenberger, could attend the meetings, but the meetings did not violate the Sunshine Law as the respective mayors do not sit on the same elected board. That was also the opinion of Holmes Beach City Attorney Patricia Petruff, according to Whit- more. "She said I could meet with anyone since I don't have a vote on the commission," said Whit- more. "Rich is certainly welcome to attend any of our meetings on consolidation." Board says clean up eyesore home By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Owners of an Anna Maria home that has been a visual eyesore for a number of years were given until March 29 by the code enforcement board to clean up the property or face a fine of up to $250 a day for continued code violations. The board heard testimony at its Feb. 13 meeting from code enforcement officer.Gerry Rathvon that the property at 237 Chilson has had "ongoing" violations for several years. Among the current violations are unlicensed and abandoned vehicles in the yard, a non-working pool, PVC pipes, mulch bags and plywood stored outside the home and an outside shed that encroaches on the set- back. The violations were first noticed in November after a complaint was filed and Rathvon inspected the prop- erty, she said. While there has been "some improve- ment" in the condition of the property since November, a number of violations still exist, she added. Rathvon said she and several other city residents voluntarily went to the property last year and mowed the grass and picked up the yard to "assist the hom- eowners," but the violations have returned. But Robert Louloudes, the grandson of the owners, said it's not easy being the sole support and caretaker of his grandparents. Louloudes, who has lived at the property for 14 years with his grandparents, said he recently broke his leg playing semi-professional football, his grandfather has Alzheimer's, his father has dia- betes and can't work, his grandmother recently had a stroke and he's the only household member able to work. He said his work schedule and recent injury have prevented him from cleaning up the property and as-the only income earner in the household, there's not enough money to hire outside help. "I'm embarrassed by the house," he said, "but I really have no excuse. I'm just not making the money right now." The board found the owners were in violation of various city codes, but gj\ e Louloudes until March 29 to come into compliance with the noted violations. After that, the board could impose a fine of up to $250 a day against the property if the violations are not fixed. /I // AAeAdult. 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Commission Chairperson John Quam and Commis- sioner Dale Woodland argued for a resolution establish- ing procedures that the city will utilize for all aspects of the loan, including balance, payments, bid process, draws and interest, and keep the commission informed regularly. Sorry, replied SueLynn, but the commission is over- Sstepping the boundary between legislative and admin- istrative duties with such a resolution. Doesn't the com- mission trust the city staff and herself? "With all due respect, I believe the commission is crossing the line and showing a lack of trust in myself and staff. The procedures are redundant," she said. The mayor said the line of credit would operate similar to how the city prepares the budget. There are no Two yard sales set Saturday by Coldwell Banker Community yard sales at two locations are being sponsored Saturday, March 4, by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, both Starting at 8 a.m. They will be at 3614 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, and 3915 Cortez Road, Bra- denton. Proceeds are to go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in May. The company said it would welcome donations of articles householders and busi- nesses no longer need, which can be sold at the sales for the Relay for Life. To arrange donations and obtain further information, call Pat Palmeri-Bates at 778-2261. Turn to West Coast Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. for technical expertise, customer satisfaction and Carrier systems that are second to none. Serving the Island communities for 34 years, we'll make sure you're as comfortable with us as you are with yourhome comfort system. * Unmatched Carrier expertise, efficiency and reliability * Factory-trained technicians * Residential and commercial * Ask about our 6 months same-as-cash financing* WEST COAST AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC " 778.96 2 5347 Gull Drive, No. 4, Holmes Beach Business Center, Holmes Beach r7 i :, Turn to M Nhe'i 6trdV )$I Via~'prIIme i? ~2%'Iip~pnmi "Iv ...-.-.-- -...h~n~j I~lplt~nmnmy Iinq481o:~- (: .;*l o rhc EEpcrti established procedures in the city charter for the budget, but it gets done every year in the same fashion and the commission is informed throughout the process. "My issue," the mayor told Quam and Woodland, "is that your procedures already exist. There's no reason to suggest these won't be done. You are crossing the line and it feels like micro-management." Maybe, replied Quam, but the procedures are still not written down. "I'm looking for a formal procedure. I need something final," he said. "But we're already doing that," replied SueLynn. "Then where is it?" countered Quam, suggesting that a new administration might change the "proce- dures." "I do feel this is administrative," he added, but the procedures just need to be developed by the commission for future city leaders to follow. Agreed, said Woodland. "We need to have our hands on this for the life of the line of credit." Woodland's proposal was that information on the current state of any line of credit be funneled regularly to the commission, while Quam was more interested in guidelines to ensure successive administrations follow the procedures. "But you're both talking about what we'd be doing anyway," responded SueLynn. Maybe, but commissioners eventually approved - without dissent a resolution combining Quam's- guidelines and Woodland's record-keeping as city pro- cedures for the line of credit, a decision reluctantly accepted by the mayor without a major cat-fight. "It's just what we're already doing," she said with a sigh. County gas tax increase But the mayor and commission weren't at odds on every issue at the meeting. Neither side could support a request from Manatee County for a commission resolution in support of the county's proposed gas tax increase from 1 to 5 cents per gallon to finance more road improvements in the county. The current county gas tax is 4 cents per gallon, a figure that has not been increased since 1985. SueLynn said county officials have said Anna Maria's share of any new gas tax would be about $25,000 per year. S Professional Nail Care & Spa S 5HPPE5 OF PARADISE BAY ,.* -. 7342 Cortez'Rd. 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"When the county considers giving us the same proportion of return as we pay in ad valorem taxes, then I'll consider supporting the increase," he said. Woodland suggested the commission pass its own resolution against the county resolution. In the end, the county's request died for lack of a motion from any of the five commissioners. Trailer ordinance A suggestion to have City Planner Alan Garrett look into an ordinance regulating the storage of trailers on private property was defeated by a 3-2 vote. Miller said the city needs to control the front-yard storage of trailers, including RVs and boat and travel trailers and personal on demand storage units called PODS. Both he and Quam said they'd received calls com- plaining about the long-term storage use of trailers such as PODS, but Building Official Kevin Donohue said no code enforcement complaint has been filed. He noted that the current code does not regulate trailers on private property unless they are in the right of way or used as living quarters. There's no language in the code prohibiting a stor- age trailer on private property, he said. Miller said he didn't think the ordinance covered PODS, but could not gain a majority of commissioners to proceed with an ordinance. City committees/boards SueLynn said planning and zoning board chairman Chris Collins has resigned for health reasons and vice chairman Doug Copeland will assume the chairman- ship. She also said she'll ask the commission in the near future to reduce the P&Z board size from seven to five members and request that the city use an outside mag- istrate for administrative hearings. Additionally, the mayor said there are two openings on the environmental education and enhancement com-. mittee and she's looking for volunteers. 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He and the church are inviting the community to attend the service and meet the new pastor. The church is at 300 Church St., Bradenton Beach. The rotation of visiting ministers began with the departure the first of January of the Rev. Bill Grossman, who was all set to retire when he received an offer he couldn't refuse. He is now senior of four ministers of the 1,800-member DeWitt Community Church at Syra- cuse, N.Y. Rev. King grew up in Tampa and graduated from the University of South Florida, then from Vanderbilt Divinity School with a master's degree in 1983. He spent 24 years as pastor of two United Meth- odist churches, but left the denomination upon being divorced two years ago. From then until now he has been working with Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa and developing his own consulting business. Now, he said, "I'll get back to doing what I love, preaching the word of God and leading a church." He lives in Palm Harbor, where his children also live, and at least for awhile plans to commute to Anna Maria Island weekends and come here other times as needed. "I'm really looking forward to being with a good church and working with its fine people," he said. . St. Bernard priest on long detour The Rev. Tomasj Ochez, newly assigned as assistant pastor of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach, remains in his native Poland on his way to the Island. He was assigned here early in the year but hadn't been officially seated before family problems in Poland summoned him home. He is expected to come to the Island when the troubles there are over, a church spokesperson said. Ochez (pronounced Ohay), 35, immigrated to the United States about 14 years ago, said the spokesperson, ard attended the Venice Diocese seminary before being ordained in the diocese. pUkIIMr~ 0l] k t ll~l^WUkA^MIA SAssisted Living Quality Accommodations for Seniors Sunny Bower Bradenton Marella House Bradenton Our Island Home Annit. Mian i * Family Owned (941) 219-2106- & Operated Assisted Living Facility * Affordable Monthly Rental Nos.5178. 9577,10140 * Full Range of Services www.anniesfamilyhomes.com Religious art exhibit, reception Friday The third annual exhibit of religious art and artifacts will be Friday, March 3, but there is plenty of time for anyone with suitable items to get into the show. It will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The event is free of charge, sponsored by All Island Denominations organization of the Island's churches. "The show and reception have been well received, and especially appropriate for the early Easter season," said Trudy Horigan of AID. Islanders are being urged to look through their col- lections of art, jewelry, artifacts etc., and bring any- thing of religious nature to the show. That includes items exhibited previously, Horigan said. They should bring them to the church hall and arrange their displays by 5 p.m. and take them home after the exhibit is over. Tables will be pro- vided. Additional information may be obtained by calling the church at 778-1638 or Horigan at 778-1716. 'King of Blarney' at St. Bernard Hal Roach has been called the King of Blarney and Ambassador of Mirth, among other things, but March 15 he will be the headliner at St. Bernard Catholic Church's "Night of Laughter and Fun" and funds. It will be a fundraiser for the church, said a spokes- person, and the public is "most welcome." Tickets are $30 for the evening in the church's activities hall, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. They are available at the church office or by calling 778-4769 or 792-5983. The party starts at 7 p.m. Roach "must have a long-standing love affair with the Blarney stone," wrote a London newspaper. A paper in Africa said he was "the cleanest comedian ever to play Capetown: Four stars." Australia: "In a brogue as thick as an Irish stew, Hal Roach (is) Ireland's greatest comedian." Miami Herald: "The Bob Hope of Ireland." Los Angeles Times: "He's the funniest man in the world." He has been the star-of Jury's Irish Cabaret in Dublin for 27 years, says his agent, has entertained five American presidents and to the late Princess Grace of Monaco was- "the jewel of Ireland." YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Prime Delight is a delicious pomegranate juice with CoQ 10 and plant adaptogens. AMS Health Sciences (AMEX:AMM) Call Loretta Owens (941) 778-2658 or visit The Good Earth Northwest Promenade 6717 Manatee Ave. W. Obituary Ruth I. DuBois Ruth I. DuBois, 92, of Ellenton and formerly of Bradenton Beach and Jackson, Mich., died Feb. 22. Private services will be held at a later date. Memo- rial contributions may be made to Memorial contribu- " tions may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 3355 26th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205. Mansion Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by sons George of Ellenton and Gibson of Williston; daughters Mary Jo Grimes of Jackson and Cheri Anderson of Great Mills, Md.; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Islamic leader to address Inquiring Minds Ahmed Bedier, Islamic leader and spokesman for Muslims around Tampa Bay, will be the speaker when Inquiring Minds meets Tuesday, March 7. The meeting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Inquiring Minds developed through All Island Denomi- nations, the organization of Island churches. Bedier will speak on "The Religion of Islam - What Is It Really?" He is the Central Florida director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, established in 1994 to "promote an accurate image of Islam and Muslims in America." CAIR has grown to the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group in the United States, said a spokes- person. Bedier lectures on Islam, media relations, civil rights, hate crimes and the Middle East. Since 9/11 he has emerged as a spokesman for the Tampa Bay and Florida Muslim community, said the spokesperson. He was selected last year by the Tampa Tribune as one of the top 25 people to watch in 2006. Details may be obtained by calling 778-4579. Editor to address writers group Alan Bourne, former editor of the giant publishing house McGraw-Hill, will speak at a meeting of the Gulf Coast Writers organization Monday, March 6. Bourne, who also was an editor for the American. 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Improve the Quality Sof Your Life Carol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych / CERTIFIED COUNSELOR r AND LIFE COACH ', 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton 3Rser fitnemtrial (ommnunit Tg pucrd An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ March 1 Ash Wednesday Services Chapel 10am and 7pm Worship Service: 9am and 11am Adult Church School: 10am S. Children's Church School: 9am li.: Youth Church School: 9am Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 www.rohserchurch.com Blast off Anna Maria Elementary School first-graders took family and friends on a musical ride through the galaxy with their recent performance of the play "Blast Off!" at the monthly Parent-Teacher Organization meeting and dinner Islander Photo: Jim Meena Anna Maria Elementary School dedication May I The new Anna Maria Elementary School building will be dedicated at 5:30 p.m. May 1. Former staff, stu- dents and the public are invited to attend. In the meantime, AME Principal Kathy Hayes and BEN COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE Need your refunds early? We offer electronic filing. Day and evening appointments available. ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS OPEN YEAR ROUND We prepare individual, corporate, partnership, homeowner association and LLC tax returns. We also do intangible and tangible tax returns. Ben Cooper, E.A. 3909 E. Bay Drive, Suite 110 Holmes Beach, Fl 34217 (941) 778-6118 Fax: (941) 778-6230 e-mail: benacooper@aol.com Dr. Diane Michaels :.. Chiropractic Phi sician 'A. 4 .a. Mal'ac e Therapist on Staff Provider for most Insurance 501 \ illie Green I'lr..a.\ Bradenton, Florida* 761-0210 (1 block east of Albertson's on Manatee Avenue) Guidance Counselor Cindi Harrison are considering inviting small community organizations to take a "sneak peek" similar to the Rotary Club's recent tour of the facilities. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. ELCA Pastor Richard Baker S Saturlav 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 and 10-30 am -Worship Services Nursery available ai 10:30am sr ion. luiria eu rarn c.m 6608 Marina Drive .. Holmes Beach 778-1813 OPEN Mon.-Fri. 7aoam-7pm Sat., Sun., Holidays 73oam-5pm WALK-INS WELCOME We're available to tend to your urgent care needs Fever/Infections Minor Lacerations qiTnnipFractures S rains PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 315 75th Street West Bradenton 941-761-1616 The best news anywhere... I I I - Gentle, Naturat Heaft6ca-re, D 11 THE ISLANDER E MARCH 1, 2006 E A-15 Wednesday, March 1 7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "Many Faces, One Story" Manatee Heritage Days exhibition at Family Heritage House Museum, Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 752-5319. 1 p.m. Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island meeting at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parent support group meets at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Babysitting fee applies. Thursday, March 2 Noon St. Bernard Guild Fashion Show at 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. Fee applies. 3 to 5 p.m. Saltwater fishing six-week course begins at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies. 5 p.m.- Have a "Rotten" dinner with your kids and meet other families in an informal gathering at Rotten Ralph's Res-. taurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. 7 p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 23rd Street and Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-1915. 8 p.m. Manatee Community College Jazz Ensemble performance at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 752-5252. Fee applies. Friday, March 3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood drive at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1541. 5 to 7 p.m. Religious Art and Artifacts exhibit and reception at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1716.. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Artists reception for the student exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Art Walk in the Village of the Arts, Ninth Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 746-2223. 6 to 10 p.m. "Movie and a Martini" featuring the film "Frida" at the corner of 12th Street West and 11th Avenue West in the .Village of the Arts, Bradenton. Information: 741-4970. 6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception for "Shalom de Cuba: Lives of Cuban Jews" photo exhibit by Beth-Reynolds at Man- atee Community College fine art gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 752-5225. 8 to 11 p.m. "Gotta Dance" featuring the DreamClas- sics at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag- nolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. CANCELED. Saturday, March 4 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, le le Naiils I Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen I Visit Jimmy, Rose & Lee! IAn extra 10% off for wedding groups Full Set 1 HBH9Hr~ ju .r 1 M:At IL Hors Mn.Sa. amP Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.-The Great Manatee History Mystery Tour at Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Information: 749-7165. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Longboat Key Home and Garden Tour, various locations. Information: 383-8030. Fee applies. 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.- Heritage Day featuring a bike parade at noon and a pet parade at 2 p.m. at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-0492. 11 a.m. to,4 p.m. Art Walk in the Village of the Arts, Ninth Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 746-2223. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food for Life cooking class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Sunday, March 5 7:30 a.m. Run for the Turtles fun run or walk at Siesta Key Public Beach. Information: 388-4331. 3 p.m. Karen Thurman, chairperson of the Florida Democratic Party, will speak at the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 758-4610. Fee applies. 4 p.m. Musicians Out of the Box concert at First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 747-4406. 5:30 p.m. Jazz Connection performance under the stars at Bishop Planetarium, 201 10th St.W., Bradenton. Infor- mation: 746-4131. Fee applies. Monday, March 6 10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meeting with guest Alan Bourne, former McGraw-Hill editor, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 761-9036. 4 and 7 p.m. "Mote Science Divines the Comedy of Charlotte Harbor" lecture presentation by Ernest Estevez at Mote Immersion Cinema, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sara- sota. Information: 388-4441. Fee applies. 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. Historic tour of Manatee Settlement, Indian Springs Park, 14th Street West and Second Avenue East, Bradenton. Information: 746-2035. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pickle-ball demonstration at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Tuesday, March 7 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. 4 to 6 p.m. Inquiring Minds group presents "The Reli- gion of Islam: What is it really?" with guest Ahmed Bedier at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes. Beach. Information: 778-1813. Wednesday, March 8 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -Terra Ceia Village RV Resort craft fair at 9309 Bayshore Road, Palmetto. Information: 723-2425. Noon Minnesota Club luncheon at the Bradenton Elks Lodge, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 794-3573. Ongoing: "The Highwaymen," Florida's African-American land- scape painters exhibit, at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th WILLS TRUSTS ESTATE PLANNING JAY HILL Attorney-at-La w 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN 1 *r : 3. :, WHY LEAVE .'"- THE W-. Interior Srlks S~Pon, Fnamed Ar ISLAND?? L irnjocapnq 1c~n Poirrv| .;, .sh...,u .Li,:r, WE HAVE IT .'" .,[ F' lmn" T-e .: Dishle Ll1ht -I SI *l I:,r L Wroughi Iron HERE! *rhrutL. Gj heboi SIRru. 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"Many Faces, One Story" Manatee Heritage Days exhi- bition at Family Heritage House Museum, Manatee Commu- nity College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through March 30. Information: 752-5319. "Shalom de Cuba: Lives of Cuban Jews" photo exhibit by Beth Reynolds at Manatee Community College fine art gal- lery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through April 6. Information: c- 752-5225. Upcoming: Sarasota Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine Aquarium March 9. Walking tour of Palmetto March 9. Blood drive at the Anna Maria Island Community Center March 9. Pickle-ball demonstration at the Anna Maria Island Community Center March 9. Dream Classics Concert/Dance at the Anna Maria Island Community Center March 10. Florida West Coast Symphony "Masterworks" at Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton, March 10. Art Fest in Cortez Village March 10-11. Book sale at Tingley Memorial Library March 10-11. Celebrate Longboat Key at the Longboat Key Club March 11; Flea market at Harvey Memorial Community Church March 11. Anna Maria Island Privateers Thieves Market at Coquina Beach March 11. Spring Hobby and Craft Fair at Gulfshore of Longboat -- Key March 11. 57th Anniversary Celebration at DeSoto National Memorial, Bradenton, March 11. "Adventure on Dolphin Island" family program at Mote Marine Laboratory March 11.. Model ships and boats at the Manatee Civic Center March 11-12. Springfest Fine Art and Craft Fair at Holmes Beach City Hall March 11-12. Line dance fundraiser at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center March 12. Dolphin research speaker at the Island Branch Library March 14. Save the Date: St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Moose Lodge March-- 17. Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes March 18. Island Garden Tour April 1. Griffith-Cline has been serving Anna Maria families for over 45 years. We honor all competitors prearranged funeral contracts and encourage price comparisons. 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The witness provided a deputy with the auto tag number and the woman was contacted at her home regarding the accident. Feb. 21, 100 block of South Bay Boulevard, driv- er's license. A man was arrested for driving without a license and cited for lacking proof of insurance and having faulty equipment on his vehicle. Feb. 21, 307 Pine Ave., Pine Avenue Store, theft. A man reported the bicycle he left outside his business was stolen. Feb. 23, 200 block of Gladiolus Street, littering. A man reported his neighbor for allegedly dumping yard debris in the canal behind the suspect's home. Accord- ing to the report, at high tide the debris floats into the canal. The man also reported his concern regarding an electrical wire placed in a boat left tied to his neighbor's tree, because the wire hangs into the water during high tide. After visiting theproperty, the deputy filed a capias request against the resident. Bradenton Beach Feb. 13, 200 block of Gulf Drive North, drug arrest. Mary Vermiss, 26, of Bradenton Beach, was stopped when an officer saw her vehicle swerving along the road and noticed the driver's side of the windshield was smashed. A K-9 unit arrived as backup and, according to the report, the dog signaled narcotics were present. According to the report, several different types of pills, including methadone and Xanax were found in her pos- session and she apparently lacked a valid prescription. Feb: 20 1301 Gulf Drive N., Silver Surf Resort,- burglary. A man reported that the. canvas roof of his convertible rental car was sliced open and. a jacket was stolen from the front seat. Holmes Beach Feb. 17, 200 block of 52nd Street, theft. Exterior light fixtures were reportedly removed from several urifs of a construction sin.. SFeb. 17, 600 block of Baronet Lane, trespass warn- ing. A woman requested an officer stand by as she removed her belongings from a residence. The remain- ing occupant requested a trespass warning be issued after the move was completed. Feb. 18, 6200 block of Holmes Boulevard, battery. A woman reported that her boyfriend grabbed her by the neck and pushed her. According to the report, the boyfriend admitted to the incident and was arrested. Feb. 19, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, suspicious inci- dent. Two teenage girls reportedly purchased White- Out, an office product, from the store and dumped the contents on a vehicle belonging to a teen employed at the store. The liquid apparently caused no damage to the vehicle. Feb. 20, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, burglary. A woman reported her purse was stolen from the trunk of her car and that one of her bank cards had been used for purchases. Feb. 21, 100 block of 75th Street, theft. A woman reported her grandson's bike was stolen from her garage. Feb. 21, 7300 Gulf Drive, Coconuts, theft. A man reported that he found a man rummaging through his car and when confronted the suspect said that he thought it was his grandmother's car and was looking for his hat, and then he left. Later, the man realized his sunglasses and some cash had been.stolen from the car. Feb. 21, 4100 block of Gulf Drive, driver's license. A woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Feb. 22, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, warrant. A man was arrested on two warrants, one from Volusia County and one from Brevard County, both for a suspended driver's license. Venice firm bids low on Anna Maria contract DeJonge Excavating Contractors Inc. of Venice was the low bidder in Anna Maria for the city's Gladiolus Street-North Shore Drive drain- age project. The company bid $263,000 for the project, about $50,000 less than any of the other three bids submitted. Longboat home/garden tour Saturday The 30th annual Longboat Key home and garden tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, with five homes to be open. The homes are those of Judy and John Kepecz, 551 Putter Lane; Ellen and Joel Fedder, 3590 Mistletoe in Bay Isles; Richard Perlman, 6512 Dandham Place; Linda Lasota, 6830 Hughes St. in the village; and Neva and Peter Pacsani, 6673 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The tour will include a stop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts for a demonstration, and refresh- ments in Joan M. Durante Park. Tickets at $15 may be purchased on the tour or in advance on Anna Maria Island at Dee's Boutique Gift and Christmas Shop, 3228 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. The tour is sponsored annually by the Longboat Garden Club and is chaired by Susan Landau. Details may be obtained by calling 383-8030. Island real estate sales 418 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a vacant 52x110 lot zoned ROR was sold 02/02/06, Gryboski to Harris for $555,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 123, Club Bamboo South, Bradenton Beach, a 430 sfur studio condo was sold 02/03/06, S and S Beach Properties LLC to Dung for $462,000. 2914 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, a 1,190 sfla / 1,462 sfur 2bed/lbath pool home built in 1950 on a 50x100 lot was sold 01/30/06, Brooks International Inc: to Schlegel for $380,000. 1710 Gulf Drive N., Unit E, Bradenton Beach Club,. Bradenton Beach, a 2,468 sfla / 2718 sfur 4bed/2bath condo built in 2003 was sold 02/07/06, AMI Bayshore Development LLC to Hazlett for $800,000. 116 78th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,266 sfla / 1,939 sfur 2bed/lbath/lcar home built in 1953 on a 64x80 lot was sold 02/09/06, Cagnina to Backus for $702,500; list $699,000. Last year there were seven sales recorded in the Manatee Multiple Listing Service for the week of Feb. 10-17. 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Quality Antiques S & Collectibles lfander' M arket P Im ANTIQUES & ART c ,-%L. 778-8687 5351 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach THE ISLANDER N MARCH 1. 2006 U A-17 m:GREATEST S;IENEIRATION by Rick Catlin Join the Navy, train at home Bob Arzeburger of Davenport, Iowa, was just 16 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. A number of his classmates immediately joined the armed forces to get into the fight, but Bob had his sights set on the United States Navy and being an aircraft carrier pilot. "I had seen enough land in Iowa. I had grown up with a love of airplanes and built many model planes, so I wanted to see the world, fly and do something for my country, so the Navy's V-5 flight school program was perfect," Bob remembered. "But you had to be 18 to get in, so I joined the pro- gram, but had to wait until January 1944. I was a fresh- man at the University of Iowa and had just played col- lege football when I was called to active duty in Janu- ary," remembered Bob. He had visions of training in an exotic place like California or Florida, but the Navy, in its wisdom, assigned him to St. Ambrose College for basic pre-flight training. St. Ambrose was in Davenport, just one block from his mom's house! "I must have been the only guy doing basic training in the Navy who could wave to his mom as he marched by, then get to go home for dinner. I joined the Navy to see the world and ended up getting sent home," Bob said with a laugh. Unfortunately for Bob's plans to be a fighter pilot, the Navy canceled the V-5 program after just three weeks of training. The United States was winning the war and not that many naval pilots were getting shot down. The pilot program was changed to the V-12 pro- gram or officer candidate school for the Navy. Bob would spend another year at St. Ambrose, still waving to his mom and getting home-cooked meals on many nights. In early 1945, Bob and his classmates shipped out to New York to complete midshipman's school. Just 19 years old, he was commissioned a U.S. Navy ensign on July 1, 1945. Bob did get his exotic assignment when he was sent to Miami and joined an LST (landing ship tank) crew preparing for the invasion of Japan. "We were told to get ready for the invasion and that we could expect 800,000 to 1 million casualties. We were young and wanted in on the action. We wanted to : t':QC., 'Bob Arzeburger in ,',',. the U.S. Navy's offi- : '"' cer training pro- .gram in 1944. +~~~~~~ -,+ -+:+.++.,,;+ do our part." But on Aug. 6, 1945, the news came over the ship's radio that an atomic bomb had been dropped on Japan. "We didn't know what an atom bomb was, but we learned fast. We were relieved and dejected at the same time. We weren't going to invade, but we wouldn't see any fighting." That didn't mean, however, that the Navy just dis- charged Bob back to Iowa. After completing his training, he was assigned to -- PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE VoteJ '1ost Ice Creom r~ 37ers ID) 9ow e I -ft~ I.. 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While on Guam awaiting his orders, Bob and his fellow officers were called into formation one evening - and every other officer was told to take one step forward as their names were called. They were being assigned to Manila in the Philippines. The remainder would be sent to Yokohama for duty. Bob was one of the even numbers and didn't called for the Philippines assignment. "I remember the guy next to me had become my buddy. He had taught me to play bridge and he stepped forward, shook my hand and said he'd see me again. It was the last time I ever saw him. The plane taking the guys to Manila crashed just before landing and every- S-one was killed. I was just lucky. I wouldn't be.standing here today if I had been called out that day." It was just one of the ironies of war. "I was just lucky. I was in the right spot in line." Even though the war was over, Guam wasn't that safe for American troops. Many Japanese had fled to the hills after the surrender and would take shots at men in the main compound. "One day, a Marine got killed by sniper fire. They used to have daily patrols up into the hills to find these Japanese who refused to surrender," Bob said. He finally got orders to a ship rounding up Japanese on small islands and atolls who had been ignored by the advancing allies. By the time Bob and his crew reached the Japanese on these small islands, they were more than ready to give up. "They were starving," remembered Bob. 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On one island, the ship's commanding officer ordered all the Japanese to stack their rifles and samurai swords, then told the crew to take one of each as sou- venirs. Bob still has his sword and rifle today. But not just the Japanese soldiers were starving. When the ship would return to Yokohama, civilians would send their sampans alongside the ship, begging for the leftover food tossed into the garbage cans. AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING a~~~~~--- !i~wi8SSj^SS "So, we gave them our garbage. They were happy to get it. I remember that Yokohama had been burned to the ground by our air force. There was nothing left standing except a railroad. The people were in bad shape." Bob's ship was sent back to the States in 1946, stop- ping in Hawaii for six weeks of repairs that didn't work. The ship finally had to be towed back to San Diego for decommissioning. In San Diego, all the crew had enough points for discharge except Bob, who was just 19 years old. "I got the job of decommissioning the ship. The Navy sent me five 17-year-old seamen just out of boot camp and they didn't know anything." One day, returning from lunch, Bob noticed the ship was sinking. He burst into the wardroom to discover the five new sailors playing cards, oblivious to their impending doom. "We had to get down into the hold and find that leak or I was in real trouble," laughed Bob. "Then, I heard some old officer screaming down at me to fix this ship or else. We finally discovered that these recruits had turned on the freshwater hose at the dock to replenish our freshwater tanks, but had forgot to turn off the hose. The water was coming out with pressure like a fire hose and it didn't take long for the bow to start going down. We were tied up to another ship and it was starting to sink. All I could think of was I was going to the brig." Luckily, the naval investigation of the iricident concluded that Bob wasn't entirely at fault and the Navy decided not to pursue charges against a young officer. That was enough of the Navy for Bob. He finally got his discharge papers in late 1946 and returned to the University of Iowa, graduating in 1949. He spent 35 years in the credit and collection busi- ness, retiring in 1985. He became a winter resident of Holmes Beach eight years ago after a daughter and son- PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE SCHINITZELHAUS E The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coasi Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork knuckle with bread dumpling and red cabbage) Please phone ahead 24 hours Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre -'3246 E. 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The couple met at a bridge tournament in Iowa in 1998 and between them, they have seven children and 11 grandchildren, including Kay Paulzek, the current Miss Iowa. "It's been a good life," said Bob. "I have no regrets about my service. I got lucky three times. Once, when I didn't get sent to Manila, once when they dropped the atom bomb and we didn't have to invade, and once when the tsunami that struck Hawaii in 1946 was reportedly headed our way, but fizzled out just a few miles from swamping our ship. "The Navy was great and I'd join up again if I had to. I didn't get to fly, but I got to see the world and do my small part for my country." Just another member of the Greatest Generation. "The Greatest Generation" column is for Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any allied cotintry (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philip- pines, etc.) during World War II. 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S' i , S I. 1 TradJan.il ihoimcs hom the $500s including hornsile 4 1-792-..3.3.3, Toll-frcc. 866- 792-5.33.3 Maintcnane-free homes from the high $400s. including hoImesalc 91-792-33j06. Toll-frec: 877-792-3366 S.' hii IIL' i ,ct-I i M.,m ni n.in Fl'lo da 4200' Mr.odlw opcrn daily- iO a m. 5 it p.m sundsv. Noon 5:00 p.m Strt~itfW -:Ji ~Q'~.'.at I-e SPerico Harbor Stewanr Elementary School . Anna Maria island & Gulf Beaches Geraldson Farms Produce SRobinsont Preserve King Middle School 4. Botanical Garden Park U.S. Post Office SRivenrown Marina Urgent Care Medical Center NIEALC,\ /iUN TI ES Building. Home. Life. wwww.neolcommunities.com .,m '. --3 h F . ~I r 1 Their I slander . .' -.- .- .-- .- ... ... -... --" -. .- - .- .-. .*, _, -- ., .: . -... .. ,.. *04- i' -_'' ; =- "z.. . -. ., : .. ; -- . : ..,,< .. .. .,' ., :, ,-- Serengeti visitors Barbara Stegeman and Rick Gomberg of Anna Maria pay a call at Serengeti National Park while on a visit to Tanzania. In Hawaii Carol Vary and Richard Haring of Holmes Beach enjoy their hometown paper and the beauties of Poipu, Kauai, one offour Hawaiian Islands they visited. Mountle Arlene andAnd,' Barihr share their hometown paper with a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police while on a trip through the Rockies. In Nova Scotia Ellia and Duane Temple ofAnna Maria and Excelsior, Minn., pause at the Peggy's Cove lighthouse in Nova Scotia during a National Public Radio cruise. Vegas visitors Former Islanders take their newspaper lucky charms to Las Vegas: Jim and Sharon Ansted and Art and Pat Whitacre, all now of Bradenton. Ms. Whitacre is treasurer of Harvey Memorial Community Church. . -M ,^W' t ,: t;' '-*." ,, *. ;:S..*'*rii M -,' o . Crewe in Minnesota Representing the warm climate of Manatee County at the St. Paul, Minn., Winter Carnival are, from left, Chri, Atkinson, captain of the Crewe of Hernando de Soto; Katie Moore ofAnna Maria, De Soto princess; Melissa Trippy, De Soto queen; and Tom Sprenger of Holmes Beach, retired brigadier general who holds the office of Hernando de Soto. 2-B 0 MARCH 1, 2006 M THE ISLANDER 2005 manatee counts: Fewer, or poor counting? Manatee census counts have been completed for 2006 and, if you can imagine a sea cow cat fight, some- thing similar to that event has indeed evolved regarding the totals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion's annual census of the endangered or is it threat- ened this week? manatees came up with 3,116 marine mammals in Florida. The count is what the agency calls a "synoptic" survey, which "provide researchers a minimum number of manatees in Florida waters. In addition, the surveys provide a snapshot of manatee distribution around the state. The survey results are not used directly to evalu- ate the manatee population." But the various groups arguing for or against mana- tee protection or deregulation are using the numbers to vent. Loudly. Pro-manatee protection advocates state that the numbers are down from previous years, deaths from red tide and boat strikes are up into alarming numbers, and the endangered status should be maintained at the very least. The marine mammals must be further protected, in other words. No-need-to-protect-manatee folks state that the count is bogus and should not be considered as any- thing more than a snapshot of what's out there in mana- tee land: Everyone knows there are at least 3,600 mana- tees, more than enough to maintain the critters in a sus- tainable population base. No need to protect the marine mammals any more, in other words. OK, so here's the skinny on the count. There's a bunch of gals and guys in airplanes that go up one day, fly along the shore, and basically count what they think are manatees in places where manatees usually hang out. The day of the count is usually calm, clear, good water quality, bright sunny skies. The counters, one would hope, are experienced in differentiating between manatees and logs, the sun isn't in anybody's eyes, and there isn't any chop in the water to mess up the count. But the counts are not an accurate census of man- atees, as all the pro- and con-manatee folks readily admit. Hey, there's a sun flare, you miss a pod of 20 manatees, multiplied by all the planes out there, you've got a serious oopsie. Probably more to the point in the whole manatee issue is the fact that 396 recorded deaths last year, 81 from red tide, 80 from boat-sea cow interactions. And there are reports that 60 have died so far this year, and we're barely into March. Maybe the 3,116 number, and not the estimated' 3,600 figure, is more accurate? And how many will we count next year? Egmont, Passage keys plans begin If you've got a thought about what should be done ,Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Marl 12:20 2.0 6:32 -0.1 1:00 1.6 6:44 0.0 .. Mar 2 1:18 1.7 6:56 0.2 .1:25 1.8 7:40 -0.2 Mar3 2:23 1.4 7:12 0.5 1:50 2.0 8:42 -0.3 ii Mar4 3:34 1.1 7:23 0.7 2:18 2.1 9.45 -0.3 Mar5 5:12.0.9 6:57 0.8 2:51 2.2 11:34 -0.3 FQ Mar6 -- 3:33 2.1 - Mar7 -- 12:40 -0.3 4:29 2.0 - Mar8 2:08 -0.3. 5:57 1.9 - S .Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 late t Ii EARLY RISER 7-8M TI-FRi$I45 GE FCAE " 8:O4A -12:2rM ~E~ +lax R~lE ARFE 8:04AM-12:52PM $60 RCA'RT GET 3 FREE LOGO PINNACLE BALLS 1:00-2:oM 2 GREENS FEE 1 :O0-2:OOPM$52 tax C CART 2 PREENS FEE ,AFTER2a:n $30+ ta CART Abv R6 ie as f17 xt20Ba dno to preserve and protect Passage and/or Egmont Key, now's the time to put forth your thoughts. Comprehensive conservation plans for those islands north of Anna Maria Island are being solic- ited by the feds, in a 15-year cycle to upgrade the guidelines for the refuges. Public comment is being solicited through April 1, based in part on public comment gleaned from some public hear- ings in February. "The Pinellas Refuges, Egmont Key, and Passage Key, were created for the benefit of nesting and resting birds," according to the basic U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dictates. New thoughts include: Acquire submerged land leases around refuges, especially Egmont, to give refuge law enforcement authority to stop "visitors" who may be getting too close to sensitive closed bird areas. This means that vis- itors now can walk right up to the shoreline on Egmont or Little Bird.where birds are nesting a few feet away and officers cannot issue a citation if needed. Erosion issues on Egmont, Passage and some of the Pinellas Refuges: Public use on Egmont Key. Is there too much public use, just enough, too little? Eradication of exotic plants and continued control. Should fire be used on Egmont to reduce the threat of wildfires and bring the ecosystem back to the way it historically was? Does the refuge have a specific plan to implement immediately in the event of an oil spill in the Gulf or Tampa Bay that may affect the refuges and the foraging grounds of the birds that frequent them? How can disturbances to the birds in the sanctuary areas and in public-use areasbe eliminated? Your comments are welcomed via e-mail to Chassahowitzka@fws.gov with Tampa Bay CCP in the title line or mail comments to USFWS, in care of Tampa Bay CCP, 1502 S.E. Kings-Bay Drive, Crystal River FL 34429. El Nino, La Nina ... whatever, it's bad news You've probably seen the pictures and heard of the devastating landslide in the Philippines last month that killed more than 1,800 people. Scientists are now starting to realize that the weather event that spurred the mud was the result of La Nina, a Pacific Ocean \weather e\ ent that can cause global climate changes,. According to the journal Nature. "some 50 centi- UNE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! So 24-hour self-serve car wash Jlj -Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr.* Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED I WOOD DOCK S& SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS* SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design *.Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies S792-5322 State. S12044 Cortez Rd., W. CR0049564 meters of rain fell in this area in the first two weeks of February more than twice the average for the entire month. It would certainly have left the soil completely sodden and prone to sliding." Cause of the rainfall "was linked to a periodic weather pattern known as La Nina, which usually leads to a shift in jet-stream winds that delivers more rain to the Philippines. The weather system of the Pacific Ocean oscillates between La Nina and El Nino, which sees a warmer surface temperature every three to five years." The mudslide was similar to what one would see during a tsunami, or tidal wave, except it was in the mountains and not along the shore. According to sci- entists who study such events, "the landslide saw mil- lions of cubic meters of mud flowing from near the top of a large mountain. The mass would have been moving at tens of meters per second when it reached the vil- lage, and people would have had little chance of getting away." Just as an FYI: La Nina is bad for us regarding hur- ricanes, since the condition seems to heighten Atlantic storms, although it's bad obviously for the folks in the Pacific rim area, which get more wet weather. El Nino is good for us, since it seems to sheer wind tops and stifle Atlantic hurricanes. Sonar strife strikes offshore waters There seems to be a bit of a dispute between two federal agencies regarding underwater noise..Who shouts the loudest is still in doubt, and the eventual outcome is yet to be determined. Seems the U.S. Navy wants to install an under- water sonar training range in the Atlantic Ocean, a necessary feature to.protect our shores from for- eign submarines attempting to enter our waters. Sonar is basically underwater sound waves that can target all sorts of things. Enter the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That federal agency has blasted, lit- erally, the Navy's proposal, stating that the Navy has jackedup the volume at least 100 times more than what it recommends, with potentially dire results to whales and other marine mammals. Right whales, the most endangered of all marine mammals, do an annual migration down the east coast of the United States, passing right through.the Navy's proposed sonar field off North Carolina. "CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?" NOAA says to the Navy, in other words. Sandscript factoid "Singing" humpbackwhales, the most "vocal" of the sea's marine mammals, have been detected by humans up to 15 miles away. Other whales have been recorded at distances of 100 miles by humans. And these whales aren't talking to us. Are they can "shouting" to one another? l Charter Boat S"MAGIC. Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 milesout in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCGLicensed THE ISLANDER MARLCIH 1, 2006 M B-3 Sheepies still No. 1 inshore, grouper hot in Gulf By Capt. Mike'Heistand It's still all sheepshead all the time in the backwaters, with fish coming in at better than 5 pounds for most folks. Other inshore action includes a few redfish, some trout, an occasional snook and a couple of flounder. Action is still hot for grouper, snapper and amber- jack offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters said that "as the bay warmed up, the redfish and sheeps- head action went into overdrive with big catches of crit- ters for everybody. Out on the Gulf, the big snapper bite brought smiles all around as the fish boxes filled with mangrove snapper, gag grouper and one heck of a big 10-pound porgy caught on a live jumbo shrimp. Good things are also happening in Sarasota Bay. We're seeing a few manatees in the channels along with some huge snook, which are taking up residence under dock lights at night. We're looking forward to some excellent eve- ning snooking this week." Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Char- ters said he put his clients onto amberjack to 40 pounds, red grouper and gag grouper to 25 pounds, mangrove snapper to 7 pounds, yellowtail snapper to 4 pounds, plus margates, porgys and blacktip sharks to 4 feet in length." He said he's been fishing in the Gulf at 155-foot depths, with the best bait for grouper being frozen Spanish sar- dines, and live shrimp for the snapper. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said he took Joe O'Meara, son-in-law Scott Nelson and grandsons Andrew and Shawn Nelson from Fargo, N.D., to a mixed bag of snook, reds, sheeps- head, bluefish, speckled trout and gray trout. "Andrew Nelson managed a backwater slam of trout, snook, and redfish, which is a red-letter catch in February around these parts," Capt. Zach said. "The recent run of above- normal temperatures brought the nearshore Gulf to 68 degrees and backwater areas to 73 degrees. Look for some Spanish mackerel and maybe some cobia to be on the scene in the next'few weeks." Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he put his charters onto a few small redfish and trout last week, with artificial working the best as bait, plus sheepshead on live shrimp. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing is hot, with lots and lots of grouper, snapper, triggerfish DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Cleaning , Painting Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT ,pleat A4 Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 1"'. Not-so-sheepish sheepie Harold Andersen of Longboat Key caught this whop- per 6-pound sheesphead while out with Capt. Tomn Chaya. and amberjack on the artificial reefs off the Island in the Gulf. Backwater fishing includes a few redfish by Sister Keys in north Sarasota Bay and plenty of sheeps- head from the bridges and docks. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishing improved a bit last week, with a few more sheepshead being caught, but action is still not up to normal winter standards. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said fishing there is a bit slow, but there are still a slew of sheepshead coming onto the deck. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's been seeing mainly sheepshead in the past week, plus a few mangrove snapper and a couple of nice-size FRI & SAT NIGHT SNAPPER 6PM Mon-Fri 93 93 Sailing Daily Sat 8-4 -from Annie's Sun 12-4 Bait & Tackle 75' SEA FO For Reservations. Call, 941-795-1930 -r All smiles Sandra Tucker of Indiana caught this 23-inch-long sea trout while fishing with Capt. Tom Chaya last week. flounder. There are also reports of redfish coming out of Terra Ceia Bay, he added. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said sheepies were his catch last week, with some fish coming in at better than 5 pounds. He also caught a few snapper and floun- der near the docks in Palma Sola Bay. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports included sheepshead from the Anna Maria Island Bridge and a few redfish from the canals on the east side of the Island. On my boat Magic, we're averaging up to 30 sheepshead hookups per trip, plus a few pompano, whiting, black drum and some big trout caught near the beaches. Snook' Trout' Redfish 'Tarpon Grouper' Cobla TV 941-704-6763 sumotimefishing.com Capt Mak Inshore/Nearshore SUSCG licensed/Insured O0 p p *"' LIGHT TACKLE SPORTFISHING H CAPT. RICK GROSS H (941) 7943308 1/2 DAY & FULL DAY CHARTERS Catcher's Marina-5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach visit geocities.com/captrickgross Ie a a --- *~, -* FISH TALES WELCOME We'd love to hearyour fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. Tlie Islander FISHING UCENSES LIVE & FROZEN BAIT i TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS S PENN SHIMANO ST. CROIX Everything You Need for Florida Fishingd, IL A ND'o D O _, V 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) CHARTER BOATJAN MARIE I - --.': 3 '. t,; \"~d 5d ~~~ 4-B M MARCH 1, 2006 M THE ISLANDER F,,, 'I " Champs: Homes of Distinction, Division I Brandon Gengler Troy Kosewski, Stephanie Poelsha, Nash Thompson, Ally Titsworth and Blake Wilson. ... Champs: Island Family Physicians, Division II Becca Butler, Hailey Dearlove, Mallory Kosfeld, Danny Krokoskia, Daniel Pimental, Stephanie Purnell and Chris Pate. Coach Keith Dearlove Last week, regular season B.ball produces no surprises By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Four champions were crowned on Feb. 24 and 25 to close out the 2006 youth basketball season at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Though there were no surprise champions, there were dramatic end- ings in the Division III and Division I championship games. Congratulations to the players, coaches and fans of Island Real Estate, Homes of Distinction, Island Family Physicians and Dips Ice Cream for their championship seasons and congratulations to all of the participants in the league for another great season of basketball. Division III. Dips Ice Cream overcame a 13-11 deficit in the last minute of the game to defeat Beach Bistro 14-13 and win the Division III title on Feb. 25 thanks to some clutch foul shooting by Johnny Mattay. With Beach Bistro nursing a 13-11 lead, Mattay grabbed a missed free throw and dribbled the length of the court where he was fouled attempting a layup. Mattay made one of two to pull to within a point at 13-12. Beach Bistro then attempted to run the clock out, but got called for an over-and-back violation, giving Dips the ball with 12 seconds remaining. Mattay dribbled to his right before firing up a three-point attempt. His shot missed, but he was fouled on the play, sending him to the foul line with only three sec- onds remaining on the clock. Mattay calmly sank his first two attempts from the charity stiipe to lift Dips to a 14-13 lead. Mattay's last shot bounced right back to him and the clock ran out, giving Dips an exciting 14-13 victory and the Division III championship. Dips had led Beach Bistro for most of the game, but Luke Shackelford got a steal and a layup to pull Bistro to within 11-10 to open the fourth quarter. After the teams traded possessions, Samantha Purnell grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to give Beach Bistro its first lead with time winding down. Shackelford extended the lead when he grabbed a long rebound off of a Mattay three-point miss and took off for the basket. Mattay hustled back and fouled Shackelford, sending him to the foul line where he made one of two shots to give make the score 13-11 with 1:27 to play a score that stuck to the end. Dips made it to the finals with a 16-2 victory over Jessie's Island Store on Feb. 23. Mattay and Lee Bergeron led the way with six points apiece, while Brennan Gallagher chipped in with four points in the victory. Billy Eddy paced Jessie's with two points in the loss. Beach Bistro advanced to the finals with a 19-13 upset of second-seed Kumon on Feb. 23. Shackelford exploded for 15 points, while Trevor Albers and Samantha Purnell each added two points. Sam Azmi led Kumon with eight points, while Neil Carper added five points in the loss. Division I Homes of Distinction edged Danziger Allergy & Sinus 41-40 to win the Division I championship on Feb. 24. With one second remaining on the clock, Homes of Distinction ran an inbounds play underneath its basket to perfection, resulting in a game-winning layup by Blake Wilson. Five seconds earlier, Katie Hunt looked like the hero after she converted a pass from Garrett Secor to give Danziger a 40-39 lead, but it just wasn't meant to be. Ally Titsworth led Homes of Distinction with 16 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Bran- don Gengler added 12 points. Wilson added 11 points and Nash Thompson scored two points to complete the scoring for Homes of Distinction. Secor led all scorers with 27 points, while Hunt and Chris Callahan each scored six points for Danziger in the loss. Homes of Distinction advanced to the finals by defeating Longboat Observer 38-34 on Feb. 22. Gen- gler led the way in that game with 18 points, followed by 14 from Titsworth. Troy Kozewski, Stephanie Poel- sha and Wilson each added two points to the victory total. Kyle Aritt led Observer with 12 points, while For- rest Schield and Zach Evans each added eight points in the loss. Danziger made it to the final on the strength of a 42-38 victory over A Paradise Realty on Feb. 22. Secor scored 22 points and Callahan added 14 to lead the Danziger scoring effort in that game. Justin Dearlove scored 16 points to lead A Para- dise, which also received 10 points apiece from Jordan Sebastiano and Martine Miller in the loss. Division II Hailey Dearlove poured in 14 points to lead Island Family Physicians past Duncan Real Estate on Feb. 24 and take the championship in Division I basketball. The game was close through three quarters, but Dearlove scored six in the fourth quarter and Stephanie Purnell scored two points to fuel an 8-4 scoring run to close the game out. Savannah Schield led Duncan with six points, while Molly McDonough added three points. Jake Rappe scored two points and Kayla Aritt added one to complete the Duncan scoring in the loss. Island Family Physicians made it to the finals by defeating Saleaway Cruises 19-16 on Feb. 20. Hailey Dearlove again led the way with 11 points, while Chris Pate scored six and Becca Butler finished with two points. Travis Belsito and Kelly Guerin each scored six points to lead Saleaway Cruises, which also received four points from Julian Botero in the loss. Duncan Real Estate advanced thanks to a 22-9 vic- tory over Sun House on Feb. 20. Molly McDonough scored eight points to lead Duncan, which also received four points apiece from Taylor Wilson, Jack Titsworth and Jake Rappe in the victory. Kalif Mora scored eight points to lead Sun House, which also received one point from Justin Gargett in the loss. Premier League Island Real Estate foreclosed on any chance of a PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Island Real Estate, Premier Champs David Buck, Eric Distelhurst, Grant Lukitch, Zach Schield, Jacob Shu- bring, Alisha Ware and Celia Ware. Coach Gene Dis- telhurst Champs: Dips Ice Cream, Division III Lee Bergeron, Phillip Dudevoire, Brennan Gallagher, Kieran Grumley, Johnny Mattay, Zach Stewart and Chris Burdick. Coach Vic Mattay TIE ISLANDER N MARCH 1, 2006 0 B-5 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4-B Publix upset behind the hot shooting of David Buck in the Premier League championship game. Buck took over in the second quarter to blow open what had been a fairly close game. Buck finished with 41 points and Zach Schield scored 24 to lead IRE, which also received eight points from Eric Distelhurst in the 76-54 victory. Michael Wallen led Publix 18 points while Tyler Bekkerus finished with 15 points in the loss. Island Real Estate advanced to the finals by run- ning past Anna Maria Glass & Screen 67-49 on Feb. 20. Zach Schield led all scorers with 34 points, while Eric Distelhurst added 20 points. Franklin Moore scored 28 points and Luis Leon added 11 points to lead Glass & Screen in the loss. Publix moved into the finals by defeating West Coast Air Conditioning 56-44 on Feb. 22. Tyler Bek- kerus led the way with 23 points, while Mike Wallen added 16 points in the victory. Jordan Graeff chipped in with eight points, while Jake McDonald finished with six. Thirteen points from Matt McDonough and 12 points from Al Barrett paced the West Coast Air Con- ditioning offense that also received nine points from Sammy Samap and six points from Kevin Grunke. Islander medals in six senior events Tony Webb of Holmes Beach competed in the Gulf Coast Senior Games Feb. 19-25 and earned medals in Cindy M. Jones ;'r' R" ", rR' qDI r Q 1 Aocnriito Tony Webb of Holmes Beach. six events in the 60-64 age division. Webb opened his medal haul by earning a silver medal in table tennis on Monday. Tuesday, Webb got busy. He won bronze in basketball free throw shooting, spot accuracy shooting and timed accuracy shooting at the G.T. Bray gym. Wednesday saw Webb fire a 78 at Buffalo Creek to claim a bronze medal in golf. He followed that effort with a gold medal in horse- shoes on Thursday. Webb then earned two bronze medals in tennis on Friday. He won in men's singles and men's doubles. Webb culminated his week by winning the gold medal in football passing accuracy by hitting the target seven out of ten tries at Manatee High School's r ,", ;.".* ~ -"- V UPDATED FLORIDA- STYLE ISLAND J "DUPLEX Zoned R-4 for inves- ." .dr, ...... -. ~ tors! IBR each side, .. new roof, carpet, paint, and more! Tropical back yard, privacy fenced and large covered porcharea. 3012 Gulf Drive. $495,000. Call Collandra & Co. Real Estate, Edie Force, 920-0129 Hawkins Stadium. The 2006 Gulf Coast Senior Games are a qualifier for the National Senior Games, which will be held June 2007 in Louisville, Ky. All Gulf Coast qualifiers will now focus their energies for the Florida State Senior Games, which take place in December in Fort Myers. Horseshoe news Anna Maria's Rod Bussey and Jim Durrough of Cinncinnati defeated Jay Disbrow of Bradenton and Leo Hutton of Lancaster, Pa., by a 25-9 score on Feb. 22. Durrough 85 years young emphatically closed out the match with a two-ringer "six-pack," his fourth six-pack that day and adds up to a full case. Four teams emerged from pool play on Feb. 18 with Fred Huyghe of Youngstown, Ohio, and Ron Slagh of Bradenton edging Herb Puryear 21-19. Puryear defeated the team of Don Buchholtz of Dayton, Ohio, and John Johnson of Holmes Beach 21-9 in the first semifinal, while Slagh and Huyghe defeated Tom Rhodes of Cortez and John Crawford of Braden- ton 21-10 in the other semifinal 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. If horseshoes isn't your game, how about shuffle- board? The Anna Maria Shuffleboard Club plays Mon- day-Friday at 1 p.m., also at Anna Maria City Hall. Anyone interested in playing, regardless of skill level, WITH RARE B SINESS OPPORTUNITY! 6BL -IeA :r al nalne on n, n irn ,-nd ri, Aria Marna Bo.ail dol:k. h arn no trag.i c i tre ibay Bu'.ir''n;. ocipprlunaiv" Rur .'Our own jas.iled living ljailv zoning in plc CaLjll Mjra Houl-inger,. Rcjltor. Colawvell BjnrP:r. tIday. icr mTort Sinlornimilon (941 920-1 26t BUIIN, SELLING, RENTING VE CAN hLP! NEW LISTING: 4BR/3BA HOME with mother-in-law apartment. 716 N Shore Drive. Priced right at $675,000: Adjoining-platted lot offered at $475,000. Call Daphne Pearson, (941) 778-2778. VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD & REEL. 607 N Bay Blvd. 2BR/2BA elevated home. Reduced to $659,900. Call Stephanie Bell, Broker (941) 920-5156. ANNA MARIA:5BR/2BA DUPLEX, 760 Jacaranda Road. Great annual tenants in place. Listed at $710,000.-Call Frank Migliore, Realtor, (941) 713-7575. HOME WITH BOAT DOCK 229 85th St, Holmes Beach. Well maintained home with many updates and upgrades. Deeded boat slip with dbck:and davit. 90x100 foot lot. Offered at $659 900 Call Stephanie Bell, Broker (941) 920-5156. NORTH END DUPLEX- 711 North Bay Blvd. 4BR,'2BA short block to Gulf and bay. Priced 1o sell at $647.000 Call Stephanie Bell, Broker (941) 920-5156: GREAT LOCATION, GREAT BEACH ACCESS! Anna Mara Village 208 Palmetto Ave. Reduced to $699,000. Call Frank Miglore (941) 713-7575. : ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS! The Tarpon Lodge on Terra Ceia Bay.'1.3 acres with direct access to Terra Ceia Bai arid over355 feet on the water. Asking price $1.400.000. -r specific s call Stephanie.Bell, 3roi.er 194 11920-5156. Weeklyand Mnth m 1.80-30 -966 94-77-20 SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 One of the biggest names in mortgages-is right in your own backyard. W her, ,kh:.:.hr .F[ p ,,d '_, .[ :. >:i-rcd I., F f. ,,t" _4., -. '. ' ,he n.ui. r i',p '.:. [ h:nd.r. - t'l r i,. I,-._. l d^-, .-.t !.:. ,, *. ^ k I :,tier e Ron Hayes .o l .ire famd, 'r v'.i[h i. nd didiCatcd . to '..ur lo r, c rmmu , e[ ,Si:[i iTi, L. n i.. ic nccd. t...cd r.te ,jlu:.c l:, e tc i jumbr o. ..ern'.r cJIl Ron 't.. r tree cor,. uIr m, n a[ (9411 -61-9808 i24 hours or 800i ;59-8025. 0 CHASE | UM!pq3d8vW I '< Gulf-Bay Realty / Jesse Brisson Broker Associate, GRI I 941-713-4755 SONE BACK FROM BEACH: A 3BR/2BA Gulf view home on two platted lots. $2,200,000. VALENCIA GARDEN: 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with golf course views and pool. $297,900. WESTBAYPOINT &MOORINGS: 3BR/2BA canal view condo over 1,600 sf. $599,000. FEET TO THE BEACH:-Spacious 2BR/2BA Sbath condo with pool and great rental history. $599,000. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: A 2BR/2.5BA, S1,500 sf condo with pool. $599,000. A DUPLEX: 6BR/4BA in prime location NEW TOWNHOME Very spacious ANNA MARIA ISLAND 4BR/3BA, .west of Gulf Drive. Steps to beach. Top 3BR/2BA with two-car garage. Recently two-story. Beautifully turnkey-furnished, ol ihe line appliances, turnkey furnished. built. $749.000. ,-Quentin Talbert, updated 2001, canalfront home, boat New heated pool and patio. $ 1.350,000. 778-4800. dock, with remote, garage. $1,350,000: Dave Jones, 778-4800. Please "Dial" Debbie Dial, 400-1172. TRIPLEX. A fixer-upper with three one IDEAL LOCATION Elevaled and, CANAL HOME Large Key Royale home bedroom apartments. The R-2 lot is worth updated duplex. 2BR/2BA each side, with dock, davits and boat lift. 4BR/3BA the asking price! Tenants are in place and short stroll to the beach. Tons of storage. turnkey furnished. Pool, hot tub, new A/C. the owner says sell it! Call Dave Jones at $619,000. Nicole Skaggs, 778-4800. $1,100,000. Dave Jones, 778-4800. A Paradise Realty. 778-4800 $440,000. [ANNA MARIA CANAL H .: .- ',O ., "., .. ., ,.. S, .--- .. ,,..,.....,~-. .~-p. BXKJMV-- A& ' I- - ffM',A-vffJPRMi" %-, rtFil, -R 39MOMMIA M MLS 6-B M MARCH 1, 2006 N THE ISLANDER Key Royale Club's Rally for a Cure nets $2,000 The Key Royale Club's women golfers held a Rally for a Cure golf day, appropriately for heartfelt senti- ments on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The tournament raised more than $2,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The members and their guests had a fun time with the Pink Ball Tournament in which captains kept an accounting of their team's score as well as the score for a pink ball. Individual low-net winners were Rose Slomba and Dolores Jorgenson. Golf was followed by a luncheon provided by the Key Royale Women's Association and some anony- mous donors, enabling more money to be donated to the foundation. Co-chairs for the event were. Caye Hudson and Sue Hookom. Committee members were Rose Slomba, Tootie Wagner, Del Reppenhagen, Sally Keyes, Markie Ksiazek, Sally Maynard, Marlyn Thornton, Penny Wil- liams and Lorraine Towne. Bettylee Kral, Lois Biel and Ruth Heitmann judged the "Unique Pink" contest. The committee offered a heartfelt "Thank You" to the event participants, both those who played in the tournament and those who sponsored pink flags to line the tees, as well as to all who donated prizes for the event. ;~C" u ~81 IIrt~l~~ ,; ~nrr~Pe~ .* i '"- P~ r;" P '' ~~ ~.:. ~ ,~t; )jt~' P- *'C` b~L~- i.* .. I .... ~ .. Cindy Miller, Doleres Jorgensen, Teddy Morgan and Joyce Reith won a prize fJ -orting the most pink during Key Royale Club's Rally for a Cure golf day. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Guide dog program benefit walkathon A walkathon to raise funds for the Southeastern .: ceremo s at 11:30. Guide Dog School is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, Those rai. ng $1,750 or more will get to name at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto. puppy that become a guide dog in the future, ani The walk will begin at 8 a.m. but registration will the pups w be around during the walkathon alonE be open from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Entertainment and lunch th working guide dogs and breeders. Anyone whc will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with raffle drawings s at least $75 in sponsorship will be eligible for a d g o a Ig.. '- :REALTOR. 31Years of Professional Service EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS ARBORS 2BR/2BA, golf course, turnkey, clubhouse. $263,900. MARTINIQUE N.-Direct Gulf view, corner with garage, storage. Updated. Shows beautifully. $899,000. HOLMES BEACH-Neptune Gardens. 2BR. 1,100 sf, airport, short walk to beach. All for $479,000. 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. $1,099,000. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX- Large lot, 2BR and 1 BR. $720,000. 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 ANNA MARIALWATERFRONT : "* S Natural setting surrounds this 3BR/2BA home with open water views, boat dock, hot tub, steps to beach and turnkey r, furnished! Offered at -, $899,000. BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay! 3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay. Offered at $969,900. ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $199,500 & Inventory: S r, Deborah Thrasher : S"'RE/MAX Excellence '. : .(941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com - % o0o 0* 0000o000 S0000aW 00- *.@@.SS@@@S*ee@.O@ c T-shirt and lunch. Additional information may be obtained by phon- inm 729-5665. 3704 6TH AVE HOLMES BE'^CH ..7 2BR,2BA condo turnkey furnished. Steps to the beach, shopping, and great dining. .... Fenton Realty, Ben Guth, Realtor, (941) 812-1236. i .. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as$20: Call Nancy 778-7978 Te Islander www.islander.org Jrucay( fAe Jr &P (gu'ary 0. f (A IT'S FUN DAYS AT WATERSIDE CLUB SHOT DOGS/SNOW CONES/SOFT DRINKS AND POPCORN TOUR OUR MODEL HOMES SNEW HOMES AVAILABLE NOW FROM $139,900 GAMES MUSI Waterside Club is a55+ : FISHING CONTEST Retirement Community SPRIZES- 3301 Cortez Rd. West SFREE GIFTS Bradenton, FL 34207 Contact: Neil Johnson Wakerskid CLUB Family Owned Since 1976 REDEFINE YOUR RETIREMENT DURING FUNDAYS AT WATERSIDE CLUB 756-7068 ASK-ABOUT OUR "SMOOTH MOVE" " AND "PICKYOUR NEIGHBOR" PROGRAMS, .-- . THE ISLANDER E MARCH 1, 2006 N B-7 i w m : I E D S BEAUTIFUL KRAFTMAID CUSTOM four-piece entertainment center. Center cabinet will accom- modate 36-inch TV, lighted etagere, wine cabinet/ bar with wall-mounted cabinet. $1,250/or best offer. (941) 778-8677. ITEMS FOR SALE: Household goods, queen bed, washer/dryer, loveseat, more. Ray, (941) 779-0713. Best time 5-6:30pm, leave number. ACORN OUTDOOR STAIRLIFT: only used two months. Manufacturer warranty applies. Call (941) 773-4664 for details and to arrange a dem- onstration. COMPLETE LIVING ROOM set: rattan couch, love- seat, chair, coffee table, end table, picture, area rug. Very good condition. Best offer. (941) 778-6871. TWO ISLAND PLAYERS tickets to Neil Simon's "Chapter Two." Opening night, 8pm, March 23. $30 or best offer. Money goes to the American Cancer Society, Manatee Unit. Nancy, (941) 518-4431. KING-SIZE PILLOW-top mattress and box spring for sale. $75. (941) 778-1534 or (941) 720-4941. 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 available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. HONEYBELL TANGELOS now ripe in January, on sale by the AMI Kiwanis Club. $31-$36 for a bushel Shipped free anyplace in USA. Call to receive an order blank. (941) 761-8834 or go online WWW.annamariakiwanis.org. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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. THE BIG ONE IS HERE: 8am-till? Saturday, March 18. Annual neighborhood sale. Boating community, over 200 homes. Items of every description, drinks and snacks. San Remo Shores. Cortez Road and 100th Street, Bradenton. ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: 9am-3pm Saturday, March 4. Baked goods, clothing, jewelry, linens, tools, books, white elephants, furniture. Come and have lunch with us. Mt. Vernon clubhouse. 4701 Independence Drive, south, off Cortez Road, Bra- denton. MOVING SALE: TOOLS, lawn mower, household goods, appliances. 8am-2pm Sat. and Sun., March 4-5. 2101 Bay Drive North. Bradenton Beach. HUGE SALE: 9am-1pm Thursday and Friday, March 9 and 10. Antiques, fishing tackle, decorative items, too much to list. North corner of Cortez Road West and 123rd Street, in Cortez, Bradenton. FLEA MARKET: 9am-4pm Saturday, March 4. Park- ing lot, Niki's and Islander Market Antiques. Lots of collectibles, furniture, jewelry, Oshkosh children's clothes, bric-a-brac. Also sale at Niki's shop, weekly specials. All sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off, select collectibles, art, books, jewelry 40-80 per- cent off. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. Dealer space available $10. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. FOUND: LISLE WOODRIDGE fire district jacket. Navy, extra-large. (941) 741-3900. FOUND: SIAMESE-LOOKING cat. Beautiful light blue eyes, stripes on front leg. Found on Bay Bou- levard near BayView Place, Anna Maria. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. WANTED: MAD, PLAYBOY, comic, sports pro- grams, autographs, auto brochures, political but- tons, tin toys, cast iron banks and door stops, pre-1968 only. $$$. (041) 587-1456 or e-mail ocmuseum3@juno.com ATTENTION! ONCE-A-MONTH check on your resi- dence. While you're away, have peace of mind for pennies a day. Island resident. (941) 778-1916. Benchmark Home Improvement. WANTED: PAIR OF nightstands with drawers. White or light colored wood. 15-19 inches maximum width. (941) 779-2081. LET'S TAWK! New York-New Jersey social club. Snowbirds, renters, residents of Anna Maria Island. Meet for informal "cawfee" and idea exchange. For information, (941) 779-9458. PRIVATE LENDER FOR purchase and rehab choice properties. Short-term loans.(941) 739-8758. BINGO WEEKLY: "Smoke-free" at Annie Silver Community Center, 23rd Street at Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, Thursdays at 7 p.m. All wel- come. Refreshments, prizes. Information: (941) 778-1915. CERTIFIED TEACHER IN MATH/Science has opening. Private tutoring for student. Kindergarten- college level subjects. Plenty of references and experience. (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 per- sonalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butter- fly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. For Expert Advice On Island Properties CALL THE ISLANDERS CA CLL CHRIS & JOHN 941-778-6066 CIFil: tiui.: T SHA ,r ,1 ' ISLAND S REAL ESTATE OFi 6101 M R1N DR, HOLMES BD 6101 MARINA DR HOLMES BEACH Just visiting paradise? TM Islander Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. It's almost as good as a letter from home! Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach - or call 941-778-7978. SOnline edition: www.islander.org Michael Saunders SO& Company Licensed Real Estate Broker Kimberly Roehl, P.A. 941 447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities ji) CHARMING BEACH BUNGALOW: Com- pletely updated 2BR/2BA duplex. Turnkey with everything new! Terrific location, only one block to the beach. $679,000. Eaj rv OUTSTANDINGBAYWAIERFRONT Captunng expansivebayviewsthisimpeccablyrenovated Key Royale home offers 2653 sf of living area. Dock and 10,0001b lift. $2,299,000. GULF WATCH CONDO: Turn'ey-lurnished light and open end unit with all the extras. Ready for your enjoyment. Pool and deeded beach access. $499,000. ,.;. . 100-FOOT CANAL FRONTAGE: Home Ieaures tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen, covered patowithwet-bararea, dock, 10,00lb lift and no biidgesto Tampa Bay. $649,900. PENDING NEW PRIG .,--- SPECTACULAR CANAL HOME: Enjoy your MOTIVATED SELLER: Elevated 2BR tropical palm oasis that features granite, villa with enclosed garage and wo travertine, fireplace, pool, large dock and area. Only two blocks to beach. B 10,0001b lift. $699,900. offers! $379,000. www.michaelsaunders.com KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com 4400 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton 941.748.631 !E rkso rkshop ring all 00 FEATURED LISTING -t.EAM A1 AiiU AWAUJ JAN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA home with wonderful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new dock, no bridges to bay. Short walk to w i beach, botanical park and a great restaurant. o Build up for bay views! $779,000. 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 community. $599,000. 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! $599,000. A WATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful master suite with a grand deck overlooking the bay, 4 guest suites + a grand room, and a gourmet kitchen opening up ohto a wrap-around deck with bay views. Easy boat access Bay and Gulf: Offered 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, 2BR/2BA 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. $297,900. 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. GREAT VALUE! HOME WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighborhood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. Short walk to the beach and just steps from your boat. Great winter residence or investment/renovation potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. 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 sun- deck with great views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. FANTASTIC GULF VIEWS: Original nautical themed home modeled after a Mississippi Light- house. 3BR/2BA, separate carriage house and garage all on two platted lots and only one house back from the beach! $2,200,000. ,30 Gul -L e olms Bac -A I X T&TT TAT 8-B 0 MARCH 1. 2006 N THE ISLANDER ISLAN DE RA I F 3 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. FREE SIAMESE MIX KITTENS with blue eyes. One male, one female, spayed and neutered. All vac- cines current. Eight months old. Come by Island Animal Clinic. Please, no phone calls. 5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 900, Holmes Beach. 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER SE. Handicap van or great work van. Ten-inch lowered floor and ramp. $3,200. (941) 779-2131. Leave message. BOATS & BOATING 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head,riewbatteries, 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. WANTED TO BUY: Deeded boat slip on Anna Maria Island, deep or shallow. Please call, (941) 778-2581. WANTED: PRE-OWNED 17 foot, center console Boston Whaler/Hydra sports or similar in good con- dition. Preferably four-stroke and sound trailer. (902) 521-0466. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEXES 3 Blocks to Beach $545,000 each TAKE YOUR PICK! 3reen n.A' REAL ESTATE OFANNAMARIA r...-.a 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 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. 2004 20-FOOT PONTOON boat, 90-hp Mercury. Lots of extras. Call (941) 792-0902. NINE-FOOT FIBREGLASS row boat. Very stable. Six oars. Three seats. Will handle 20-hp outboard. $200. R.K. Dykema. (941) 779-1605. 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. WAITER, CHEF, DISHWASHER with experience in Italian food. 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. (941) 383-0013. PART-TIME HELP wanted for small resort motel on Anna-Maria. Call evenings, (941) 778-4206. NURSES NEEDED for long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Four-hour morning and overnight shifts. (941) 383-6953. ACE HARDWARE OF Holmes Beach seeks perma- nent full-time cashiers and sales associates. Retired trades people welcome. Apply in person. 3352 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED: Apply in person, ask for Ted. West Marine. 3323 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. LTD MORTGAGE INC. The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis Licensed Mortgage Brokers Conforming and jumbo loans. 1st and 2nd mortgages-...._ SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. *Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. (941) 779-2113 S502 72nd Street Holmes Beach 71M -r- I'M 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 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE HELPER: Full or part time. Great pay. Island work. Please call (941) 284-5132. GAP OUTLET and Banana Republic FS in Ellen- ton now hiring part-time seasonal sales and stock associates. Apply in stores. SERVERS, PREP COOK needed immediately. Fit To Eat Restaurant 5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-0411. 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 Restau- rant, 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 dish- washer. Apply to Chef Damon, Wednesday-Sat- urday, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. SING! IF YOU can carry a tune and would help lead a singing congregation, please join with Gloria Dei Lutheran's choir, Sundays at 9:45am. Two miles north of Manatee Bridge on Anna Maria Island. (941) 778-1813. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. GULFFRONT CONDO Breathtaking views, 2BR/2BA newer unit, private elevator, great rental history. Rarely available, don't miss this one! $989.000. Call 374-1527 owner/agent KLER WILIAMS. R E A I T PERICO ISLAND (No drawbridges to the mainland) JUST LISTED ',.- ,." 11202 Longwood Court. Quiet area, unique patio home. 2BR/2BA with pri- 9 pit -vate pool. 399,000. -" JUST REDUCED Circle. Immaculate ne wAoo 3BR/2BA pool home on lake. Only $498,900. onal olow -- I PNMMMMRPM -lK IMM. THE ISLANDER U MARCH 1, 2006 U B-9 m 9m SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recom- mended. 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 refer- ences. Edward (941) 778-3222. COZY RETREAT 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, S.airy, island feel. Inground pool and screened lanai pro- vide for spacious outdoor entertaining. $799,000. www.flrealtour.com/01160231j/realtor. CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. BOXBOXBOX 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. ! Mike Norman Realty, IN 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office Kathy Caserta (941) 778-4364 Fax Realtor, GRI CRS 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free Realtor, GRI, CRS (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell JMR MAINTENANCE and handyman services. Honest and dependable. Jon Reding, (941) 773-9911. 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 con- ditioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage disposal, other household items. Honest, depend- able. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. 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. CUCCIO TILE AND handyman services. Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137. ABOUT GROUT: CLEANING, sealing, staining (painting of grout), tile and grout repair, caulking of showers/kitchen. Bonded and insured. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! AFFORDABLE PARADISE Looking for affordable living in Anna Maria? Consider this charming, well maintained, fully-furnished duplex. 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. Illl I i Nkil getsBya&s gea1&state4 . SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 HOLMES BEACH HONEY Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA beauty with vaulted, beamed ceilings, ceramic-tile floors, new white kitchen, new central air conditioning and more! Affordably priced at $569,900. GORGEOUS GULF VIEW HOME Stunning 3BR/3BA showplace, offering bamboo floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, paneled elevator, tiled foyer, sundecks and. brick paved driveway. $1,150,000. - _, ...... -v! ANNA MARIA HIDEAWAY NEAR GULF Tasteful CANAL FRONT CHARMER Inviting 3BR/2BA home and elegant 3BR/2.5BA home within steps of the with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and wonderful Gulf! Amenities include stainless steel appliances, waterside deck! Features boat dock, electric sunny Florida room, circular driveway, outdoor lift, lush landscaping, sprinkler system, and shower, sprinkler system, and lovely landscaping. widow's walk with panoramic view! Priced at $799,900, furnished. $939,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com II S: village. uiierT aearn -_ ,a ouess. Trpical turnkey furnishings. Just bring FROM $475,000 TORTUGA INN your tooth ush to Income producing condos with direct Gull views in a tropical oosi,. island (ottg es Pro 'Well appointed units come turnkey furnished induding fuBy equipped dures greaf renlal kildhens. Invest in this nature lovers paradise lust in time for season! income Wlith oleiMe Cpnplex off Fe grtl re*1rnl program.- l j jT r i5LuJ tl ental program 3. 9,900- S $599,900- CLUB Unique Gulffront rental i development. Some .. iIB. B T ..J units offer direct Gulf .t-. ,, t|f Bi il B- L ~ views. bEdenxver reFeo- va' tlon in 2003, incud- $499,900- UlB AMBOO SOUTH ing newer furniture Extensive renovations completed in 2005, 1he -Guffront unlts Package. Great invest- offer exterior covered porches overlooking the healed pool and meet opportunity. the gorgeous Gulf Coast sunsets. Nightly rentals permitted. fo maximum rental potential. 10-B) IALA E M H I12006E fil ISLANDER I ~~-i ~u m:U.~~wu~m z INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small businesses. We also do all states. Contact Pat at Kenney Tax Service. (941) 761-8156. COMPUTER SERVICE SPECIALIST: Repair, upgrade, install, data recovery. Virus/spyware removal, wireless networking, beginner/advanced. Call Gene, (941) 383-7861. ISLAND HOUSE CLEANING and interior repairs. Honest and dependable. References. Call (941) 778-9585. SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional clean- ing and decorating island references available. For unbeatable service, call 798-9484. 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 mas- sage 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. WE PROVIDE LOW interest rates on all first and second mortgage loans. Business, personal and investment loans. No upfront fees. Good or bad credit accepted. Call today, (800) 621-3155. Please contact Michelle Staffe. mstaffescg @hotmail.com. (877) 621-3155. FRESH AND CLEAN: Professional house cleaning service, office cleaning. All supplies and equipment at no charge! Free phone quotes! (941) 518-4140, Godfrey or Shelia. DOGSITTING in my N.W. Bradenton home. Fenced yard, quiet dead-end street, tender loving care. $20/day. (941) 761-8536. 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 landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. -. .'i, I. 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. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor w e778-0455 OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com WATERFRONT CONDO! 2BR/2BA Bay Hollow condo with den. Very spacious, open and airy, charming with lots of extras such as wood-burning fireplace, plantation shutters, lots of ceramic tile; and large inviting kitchen, a real home! Condo also offers private dock/deeded boat slip, sailboat water! A real bargain at $459,900. Rebecca Samler, PA, Realtor-RE/MAX Gulfstream 941-737.7955 If You Haven't Found It ... Hiddenlake ( omne. ttil'i a c7 i 7 esIt/ie *Gated Community *Attached Garage w/Electric Door Opener *Beautiful Lakefront Homes *Heated Pool & Spa *Minutes to the Gulf Of Mexico *Four Models To Choose From *Gorgeous Clubhouse Gulf of Mexico z m 75TH ST WEST m T S Behind the ieans I 5 Pleaa 59TH ST WEST Choose Your Interior Colors & Designs Luxury Condonminiums 6404 7th Ave. Cir. W. - I -- - - 761-0444 761-044471 206 66a ScS eel I "... .? z 7re-.conslruclion .:-- II[ pricnf :rom $995,900. -a .7ese weff-appo0inesng.yfe- famimifomes boas/peeAs of ae 9rufof3Jlex*co anforare onlfy S" -- slepsol e/ e / acA o 0urcoveref -[--- faais aflo hoifufyen /okws ofIe --" l- Jsfan a.nd surrounao my eau.. Coas/afdfesinsfeawrmiy wood 2,44.rsf,/3SIItf2 caine/ry, yrafie lops, a2 oo Jex/Weu ow'e-ar qwe eLeoar pooi Jfloorinayandcuslomfiraures. RCB PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE ,Yor more irforma/iobn yo /o www. rco.prop. corn or caff 941 -753 -9011. riM1'""'1 ~P ~I ~~IC3i~riTli;JLIII~~CiU THE ISLANDER MARCH 1, 2006 U B-ll Amain= 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, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS. are posted early online at www.islander.org. PRICED REDUCED You can build two units on this building site over 11,000 sf and 182 foot frontage. Create your space for less than purchase of new duplex. Tropical foliage and trees offer a perfect lot for your private retreat and you can bike to the beach. This lot is for you as an owner wanting something unique. Reduced to $695,000. OTHER CHOICE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. CALL TODAY! SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com W," -Prudential Palms Realty M aichelle I Musto Renllor Fine Homes Specialist 94 941-809-3714 www.mirhellemusto.com PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON 940 Waterside Lane SLakefront villa, 2BR/2BA, 1,292 sf. beautifully fur. nished, loads of upgrades. S415,000. 1920 Walerside lone Lukefront villa. 2BR/2BA, S. .1,132 sf, breathtaking S .- ; sunsets, turnkey fur 827 Waterside Lane: SVilla, 2BR2BA, 1.069sf, new furnishings, remod- eled from top lo bottom. S475,000 LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDGE: SARASOTA -!=man 230 Londonderry Drive: Lakefont home, 3BR/3BA, 2,338 sf, dining room, den, lhree-car garage. S549,900. 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-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpen- ter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898. 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. CARLV. JOHNSON 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. 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. ANNUAL RENTAL: Available March 1, 2006. Anna Maria. 2BR/1.BA duplex across from beach. $925/month plus utilities. (941) 778-7003. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island .duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. SEASONAL FURNISHED new- home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. WOWiun ub"MANDWI bnI hua b" bL5ao Mom TO xom .L. u L.ay C Un 1 rl. it :. 1.J rJ Lrtk. L. LoWeryQ urmonthly.':pay ~:-: , Featuring optionalfast tracdki. ! bi-weekly payments Fast and inexpensive Foreign Nationals no credit :" required . Featuring Stated and no-doc o4.: Let me help you with a low rate monthly payment new mortgage. Take before prices fall and you lose it! Bobby Edington @^frstequoifku l S ii- First Equity Financia4l' .-941' 744-6906.' l ,. ,- W& Fi- ijn1 1 l.ii i 'Ir!i i tilo 1 ii] I.-.. t -.r .L : tLr-sIwe n.,uitr Maria Gail K T1tewiler Top Producing Realtor S 941-705-0227 SToll Free 1-866-587-8559 GailTuteRE@aol.com NORTH BEACH VILLAGE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, Gulf Drive, across from beach: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, 1,320 sf, enlarged kitchen area, wrap-around porch and screen room with.hot tub. Turnkey furnished. $595,000. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, 1,206 sf with wood floors, hurricane shutters and Gulf views. $585,000. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE CONDO ASSOCIATION, 6250 Holmes Blvd. (All 1,536 sf living area) #36: Two master suites, 2.5BA, two-car garage with open plan. Four porches, air conditioned bonus room. $635,000. #35: Two master suites, 2 5BA [iao-.'3r garage, designer upgrades and furniture. Four porches. $649,900. #62: 3BR/2.5BA two-car garage, open plan, light and bright near- pool, turnkey furnished. $629,000. ISLAND CONDOS MARTINIQUE SOUTH GULFFRONT: Great Gulf view, first floor up, white carpet and cupboards $719,000. " PANORAMIC GULF AND BAY VIEWS from the sixth floor, $300,000 upgrades, turnkey furnished. $889,000. GULF TO BAY CONDOS with four-month renters willing to return, Gulf views from porch. $329,900 and $344,900. BAY VIEW TERRACE 1BR upstairs with Gulf and bay views $319,900. LONGBOAT KEY GULFFRONT at Longbeach condos with full Gulf view,beautifully upgraded, TKF $819,000. HOMES/DUPLEXES ELEVATED ISLAND HOME: 1,800-plus sf living area. Shows like a model! Annual renter available $599,000. WEST OF GULF DRIVE: 2,400-plus sf, 4BR, two.two-car garages, upgraded, 10,000 sf duplex corner lot. $849,500. ISLAND DUPLEX on 9,060 sf lot: Totally renovated in 2003 $650,000. VILLA SOFIA: Built in 2003, Spanish Mediterranean home 3BR/3BA, 2,200 sf, two-plus-car garage, private pool, cash flow. $1,400,000. VILLAGE GREEN: Beautiful home, recent upgrades. Two master suites, Florida room, two-car garage. $314,900. ( (edeb3224 EAST BAY DRIVE REALESTTE COMPANY HOLMES BEACH I9p;" 12-B 0i MARCH 1, 2006 U TIE ISLANDIERI I- S L A:. N1 1 r 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 Jan- uary, 2006-April, 2006. $3,900/month. Call (813) 948-1267 or email kkl@tampabay.rr.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: Perico Bay Club; 2BR/2BA villa with garage, small pet OK. Heated pool, tennis, gated com- munity. $1,300/month. Hidden Lakes; 3BR/2Ba condo, all new, pool, small pet OK. $1,400/month. 7104 Marina; 3BR/2BA, pool, two-car garage, fireplace, pets OK. $1,500/month. 572 2nd Ave.W., Bradenton; 2BR/2BA home, garage, pets OK. $1,500/month/ Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. 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.. 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. Bra- denton Palms Mobile Home Park. Hot tub, pool, four-six month rental. $1,000/month, includes cable. (863) 688-3524 or (863) 608-1833. E-mail: chickenplucker@webtv.net. ...4 A .. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Three dupli-.e :r quiet street in Holmes Beach including 100 feet of canal frontage with dock, ramp and direct access to Tampa Bay. All units are 2BR/2BAwith balcony; enclosed garage, screened lanai and great rental history. Take a look at 8004, 8005, 8006 and 8008 Marina Drive. $2,100,000 for all four properties. Brokers protected. (941) 778-9691. By appointment only. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Steps from Bradenton Beach. One hundred yards from bay. Spacious 1BR/1BA with parking. Available for yearly rental. 55-plus. (614) 517-7147. LONGBOAT KEY VILLAGE: 2BR/1BA updated home. Completely furnished, $2,400/month. Available immediately. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. MONTHLY RENTAL: 2BR/2BA with den. Furnished condo on canal. West Bradenton. Five minutes to beaches. $2,100/month. June through November 2006. (708) 532-2149. YOU WILL LOVE this Ringling retreat at Lido Beach: 2BR/1BA modern, fully-furnished duplex of historical background in garden setting. $75/week. Also studio, $550/month. Walk to beach and St. Armands restau- rants 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 $950. 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. iiffl~mfliT F ur11 _u _'i -- .. . .y ." ..4. . -' 1 -i ": -" . 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, 1 BA, with screened porch. 100 steps to beach. Great views! Starting at $1000/month. (941) 219-1042. twoodsbton @ netzero.com. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA duplex on canal in Holmes Beach. No pets. (941) 778-7039. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex $1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/2BA beach cottage, 1.5 blocks to beach. Fully furnished. $550/week. (941) 587-1456. 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. 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. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Ter- race. Pool on bay, one block to beach.Three-month minimum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1 BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. 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, pluswave-runner davit, Total under roof, 3,179 sf. Wrap-around driveway, underground irrigation system, mature landscaping, room for a pool. $1,195,000.941-778-7417 313-550-0862. .e - OUTSTANDING 2,225 sf !3BR/2.5BA $795,000 Best New Construction Value at 312 61st St., Holmes Beach 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. These homes include the following luxury amenities: * Hardwood floors Central vacuum SPools with paver Upgraded kitchens decks and baths * Outside hot/cold '* Granite countertops shower Metal roofs * Intercom system Hardi Board siding Call for further details and floorplans. '-t S P. . CHARMING 1,700 sf 3BR/2BA $695,000 -. h .. r ANNA MARIA ISLAND FOUR-PLEX Only i.lt :ieps I ri ianj lIull bjirihts Trh, pruprr' r,3,. lur unii w niri a in l Bi J.,'- ,A anid 3 20iu0 l sI 1u I, r Ilving spaie o1 Enriv LoC'ald ii in hiri :ric unllge o C Bradilrri B(r.ih. uprIlr unll oner; eF-parive ljull vwij.i il adtri p sunsets nightly. Property is zoned commerical. Tons of possibilities. Owner agent. $1,500,000. Call Scott Barr at (941) 798-9191. TRADITIONAL FLORIDA LIVING Welcome iome t10 Irhi adior- Dile 2EbR,' A dream Hardw,)ond l rrng Ir0m Ir,:nil por[hc ri)nl inrougn living and bedroomrn Me.iracn liie in remrineled gour- riet kqilh(nn and family room Two liripla,:ts, prn.dcy lenced back yard wilrh pavers Crown morCilinign. Irougnoul A must see Derlined one-car garadg anid alrmosl 1.80(1:1 under roof.- $299 000 Call Jonrialhn Wrni a31 (19411 301-9992 I $ 4 AWESOME ISLAND OPPORTUNITY T h,: iuli. uole s 2BR1 BA ei.:h '.llle jnd lrnrii: 2,i2' IO s u dir cr rtoil IUpdalcd 1Ilhen and living areas with new tile and carpet. Large corner Gulf Drive lot in Holmes Beach. Investors and builders welcome and bring imaginations. Much larger than appears from outside. $659,9000. Call Anne Huber at (941) 713-9835. SDEEP WATER CANAL HOME: Locaile near Sread Island. 100 leei ol cr bl dloci' iin lit True Ijmily hrom(, wh 4BRi.BA, filness.plav area Wonderlul iool's rihnen Healed pool nou lub/spa Greal homr- or enernarininga io manyv perk 10 li $850,000 Call Scon Barr atl 94t 7-98.9191 S941-798-9191 'Heather Absten, P.A. ----:.941-807-4661 eatherAbsceniti-yahoo.com ay Realty '.001008 Beach -vj: I' *i-- IEl Ln( a LONGBOAT KEY CANAFRONT new flooring, new dock, short walkto the beach, botanical park and restaurant Hurry! $779,000. _a4 M DOLPHIN HARBOUR AT MARINA ISLE rurrernirv under construction. This am.ning qugIiB. I :' . SBR'5.5BA Key-Wesi sryle resoidenre is a /aterlover s dream EnlrJvo fabulous vistas fr-,m your "';l luurious masier sulle overlooking Bimini Bay ano Tampa B.ay win the Sunshine Skyway in ine distance. Steps dway Ircirmn vur bOal clip wiln easv di.es' lio Tampa Bay and the Gulf GREAT VALUE! HOUSE &DEEDWp BOT SUP of Me.,ico Great pnienlnirina cipace win a bejuilullr deigneij gourmet kitchen opening Greatwinterresidenceorpotentialtobuir up. pen and bright up to a spacious grand room and a wrap-arounrd de. An amazing private bayfront retreat romforapoolustthreshortblocfmmthebeachandses onered atd2 795 00 from your boat slip. $575,000. NEW C ONSTIWCT0NI DECBAOTRIFUNISHED R~jJ II:I m~jyiB Cornarde~gn? ri witrLiar,. r..jr1:01 i~lll, gjtqr1rdrL, u ufifrF ~j.jOKA r1101:A ~ ucr. por i pru. iu: ma a Vupgraa o uEC c t..r n cx c,- IcyS.rkl 75x106footlocatedacrossomR e Beach. Walkto shops and restaurants. Ar for a beautiful custom-designed, ground-I for views of the Gulf! $627,500. c~in central Holmes chitect plans available level home or build up . ' THE ISLANDER r MARCH 1, 2006 E B-13 :I W-DE -R iC ; inA SSI F IE D S 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. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Ter- race. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month minimum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. 1BR, LARGE APARTMENT. Water view, nonsmok- ing, no pets. $475/week. (941) 779-0420. NORTH-END FURNISHED beach villas, One or two bedrooms, one bath, screened porch. 100 steps to beach. Great views! Starting at $1000/month. (941) 219-1042. twoodsbton @ netzero.com. 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. SEASONAL RENTALS: HOMES, condos available for the months of March, April, May 2006. 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 ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex, one block to beach, completely remodeled, ground level. $1,075/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA single-family home, very private backyard with canal. City of Anna Maria. Available March 1, 2006. $1,500/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. 1 BR GULFFRONT APARTMENT: Available March and April, by the week or month. (941) 778-3805. Bradenton Beach. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. DELIGHTFUL ANNUAL RENTAL: Experience great beach living, direct beachfront 2BR/2BA condo, 55-plus community. $2,000/month plus utilities. (717) 392-4048. ESCAPETHE SNOW: seasonal/winter rentals, Anna Maria Island, across from beach. One or two bed- room, newly remodeled. www.beachesndreams.net. (888) 841-8474. HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA 1,300 sf, close to beach. $895/month. First, last, security. Avail- able April 1. (585) 473-9361 or (941) 778-5412. RETIRED COUPLE SEEKING six-month seasonal rental November-April. 2-plusBR/2BA. Garage, dock, pool. Annual considered. (941) 761-9326. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED 1BR/1BA, close to beach. Great location. $800/month. (941) 779-2131, leave message. ANNUAL AVAILABLE APRIL 1: 2BR/2BA villa, Holmes Beach. Bayfront fishing dock. No pets, no smoking. $1,100/month. (941) 224-6521. NOW BOOKING TWO homes in Anna Maria. Coconut Bayou canalfront 2BR/2BA home, $3,400/month. Willow beach cottage, 3BR/2BA 100 feet to Gulf, $4,200/month or $1,550/week. (847) 838-2448. www.vrbo.com/81047. ANNUAL RENTAL HOME with bay view. 2BR/2BA, large two-car garage, screened lanai. $1,350/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. SEASONAL RENTAL: Available for April 2006, $1,500 plus tax. 1 BR/1 BA with boat dockage. North end Anna Maria. Bright and cheerful with tile floors. Nonsmoking, no pets. (941) 778-5445. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1.5BA elevated apartment. carport, washer/dryer, large storage, deck.$850/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. ANNUAL FURNISHED 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Steps to the beach. No pets. $600/month, including utili- ties. (941) 778-1086. ANNUALS RENTALS UNFURNISHED: Island, Perico Bay Club, Coral Shores. 3BR/2BA canal, boat dock, Jacuzzi. 55-plus 2BR/2BA Meadowcroft condo. Anna Maria Gulf Coast Properties, (941) 782-5609. 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. HOME ON TROPICAL Anna Maria Island, Fla., November 2006 through April 2007. Lovely 2BR/1 BA or 3BR/2BA with large living and family rooms. Carport and patio under mango trees. Ground level, no stairs to climb. 1.5 blocks from Gulf of Mexico. (813) 690-9762. MARTINIQUE: ANNA MARIA Island. 2BR/2BA beautifully decorated condo. Lanai overlooking ocean, all amenities. Available December through April, two-month minimum. (423) 884-2598. 600-SF OFFICE with rest room. $500/month. 8799 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Call (800) 952-1206. PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH shared dock, Old Flor- ida-style 2BR/1BA, screened porch, deck, fenced yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Weekly, monthly. Special rate April 1, 2006. (941) 485-1874. MARCH RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 1 BR/1 BA duplex. $1,500. (810) 614-6962. ANNA MARIA: 2006-07 season. Attractive 2BR/1 BA house. Also remodeled 3BR/2BA house. 150 feet to the beach. (941) 778-7933. GULFFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, pool, tennis, eleva- tor. Magnificent views, walk to shopping, restaurants and more. Available April 1, 2006. (941) 778-6288. CUTE AS A BUTTON: 2Br/2Ba house on Gulffront lot, all newly decorated, washer/dryer, $1,200/month. Duplex 2BR/1 BA, carport, washer/dryer hookup, $900/month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. ATTENTION BOATERS! Deep water canolfront. No bridges to boy from this 4BR/2BA, two-car garage home with dock and 120001b lift. New kitchen, other upgrades, heatedpool and spa. Priced below appraised value. $745,000. Easy to see call Vicki, (941) 713-0195. '-- . CHARMING CANALFRONT with access to Sarasota Bay. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage. Split floor plan. Move-in ready, opportunities for Personal updates. Priced for quick sale at $514,500. i " www edte'ek.com 3224 EAST BAYDRIVE HOLMES BEACH VickI gilbert Realtor, (941) 71301 95 REACTORS RARELY AVAILABLE: 1,566 sf 3BR/3BA home with newly built guest quarters nestled in a park-like setting in Anna Maria city. New washer/dryer, updated electric in 2004. New air conditioning/heat unit 2005. Updated kitchen. Insulated, vaulted ceiling. Sailboat water, no bridges to bay. Short walk to the beach. Shuffleboard court. Room lor a pool. Turnkey furnished. $819.000. Call Lori Guenn, Realtor, (941) 773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor, (9411 284-2598. K 5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com j -ohs ,. ; 1I 1EW ~ ~~~ ~.. 41V Tortuga Inn Beach Resort "The Best Resort On Quaint Anna Maria Island" Torruga Inn Beach Resort is a natural paradise v. th sr le & charnn to spare Here is an excepnonal c.pporrtinmi, t o.wn a spacious nei. apartment on a gorgeous beach-to-ba', property Offered for sale are 15 urits in the final phase of this 55-unit lu\xur old Florida condominium resort. All furnished 2-bed 2- bath tifleble apartments are read\, for occupancy starting March 15, 2111,6. % ith granite counter tops, full kitchens, laundry rooms. terraces & whirlpool spas Most ha\e unobstructed \ ie- s of the Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Ba', Owners can keep their umt for personal use. or include it for rent a part of the resort under the expert rental management of Resort Que'st. This a aard- inning property features * Pn\ate beach on the Gulf of NMe'co with spectacular smibet \iews * Sugar \lute sand &: sparkling turquoise afterr * Pn\ate boat dock\ %ith fourteen slips on Sarasota Ba, * Direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico * Fi\e Mediterranean t', le buildings in lush tropical gardens * Three heated pools spa & fountain- * World class game-fishing and boating * Excellent golf and temuns available at nearby clubs * Extraordinary restaurants nearby , * outstandingg I nesrment opporrunmir for capital appreciation * Professionally managed by Resort Quest Click on: Ip m .. *. .-tu.-.,i i c!i i _! .. foi r price list. perform. cash tlow & other financial informanon Call 09-I41 7 S-'-156 for more information Em ail: j1.1 id_,,_ [I '_ilcI-, ru I. -Ip.. i.,n- Brokers protected 1325 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 http., v\ ,v.io'ruugainn.,:orn ... .. IA *~&~~*i A~5*~ Lt . 4 goo- ........... I F ?r . In- 14-B 0 MARCH 1, 2006 T THE ISLANDER I S L AN CHARMING 2BR/2BA canal house close to bay. Available April 1, 2006, for annual rental. (717) 392-4048. ANNUAL RENTAL: Cute as a Button, 2BR/2BA house on Gulffront lot, all newly decorated, washer/ dryer, $1,200/month. Duplex 2BR/1BA, carport, washer/dryer hookup $900/month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. Immaculate 2BR/2BA home. Eat-in kitchen, enclosed lanai, fruit trees, two-car garage, close to everything and minutes to the beach. $1,350/month, including lawn maintenance. (941) 725-4425. VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: Rarely available for rent. Annual, spacious 1,900 sf, 2BR/2BA with pool, cable and two-car garage on a quiet cul-de-sac. Close to everything and only minutes to the beach. 55-plus community. $1,350/month. (941) 725-4425. ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/1 BA ground level duplex, near community center, big yard, pet OK, fridge/stove, washer/dryer hookup. $1,100/month. (941) 778-4187. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. 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 land- scaped entry. Three-car garage. $950,000. Open house: noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Call (941) 744-6906 or email Bobby@ FirstEquityFin.com. 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, sea- wall and dock. $1,190,000. Also, 2BR/2BA, two- car garage, ranch home, new seawall, dock and 20,000-pound lift. $1,140,000. Buy both for $2,250,000! Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. Open house 1-3pm Satur- day and 11 am-1 pm Sunday, March 4-5. PERICO ISLAND: 1,170 sf, lovely 2BR2BAcondo. Great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Concrete built. $325,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. 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 virtual tour. FIVE MINUTES TO BEACH: Perico Island, beauti- ful designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage. Pool, private. $520,000. Best value! Agents wel- come. (941) 792-7828. 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 loca- tion 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, Coldwell Banker, (941) 725-4425. 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. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: 2BR/2.5BA, pool, $495,000. 6250 Holmes Blvd. #24. Excalibur Realty Inc. (941) 792-5566. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOME: Steps to the beach! 3BR/2BA with den. Designer upgrades. $599,000. (941) 447-6278. www.Highland- Investments.com. KEY ROYALE: TASTEFULLY remodeled 3BR/2BA. Pool. spa, boat dock. Canalfront home. Priced at $929,000. Call owner direct at (941) 356-1456. MUST SEE LARGE 2BR/2BA Gulf view condo. New kitchen. $650,000. (717) 392-4048. ISLAND SPECIAL! SELLING Island real estate? Save big money, Florida Prime Realty LLC offers sellers commission as low as 1.5 percent! Call (941) 778-1098 or e-mail: floridaprimerealty @gail.com. FOUR TRIPLEXES: $1,200,000. $98,000 annual income. Call (941) 792-5566. 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. LONGBOAT, KEY VILLAGE: 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. $159,000 and $169,000. For handyman. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. IL J. STERLING, REALTOR SALES ASSOCIATE (941) 962-2374 rvB gIsland Office (941)778-7777 GU fIfste r n www.gailjsterling.com SIf youwant a SALE! CALL GAIL! ~A .. Gulf-Bay Realty Jesse Brisson 941-713-4755 or Robin Kollar, 941-713-4515 AHOY! THIS NAUTICAL 'LIGHTHOUSE-THEMED' HOME is uniquely positioned ON TWO LARGE LOTS that capture superb views and stunning sunsets of the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include cute nautical decor, large sundeck, partial red oak flooring, gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, redwood beams, single garage, two carports, screened porch, and a replica lighthouse tower that can be accessible for an even greater view! Also on the property is a detached, two-story custom-built 'Carriage House' workshop. A rare opportunity to own one of the island's original landmark homes. Offered at $2,200,000. Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. o Competitive rates. I Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. fUp-front approval* at the time of application. IAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. I Loan amounts to $6 million. IConstruction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave.W. Holmes Beach pam_voorhees @ countrywide.com www.pamvoorhees.com Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 1M NEW LISTINGS 802 Audubon Drive 1BR/1BA Great views. Reduced to $295,000. 503 Sanderling 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/2BA lakefront. $399,000. 886 Waterside Lane 2BR/2BA lakefront, finished. $459,000. 1227 Edgewater Circle 2BR/2BA balofiont. model. Furnished $470,000. 1163 EDGEWATER CIRCLE 3BR/2BA, furnished. Grar nd ba .'iews Second floor only. $575,000. and more My newest Ferico Island listmg 11339y erico 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 $498,900. ISLAND PROPERTIES: 110 12TH ST. SOUTH BRADENTON BEACH. Beautiful water views from this 2BD/2BA condo at Gulfto Bay Moorings. Includes boat slip. Asking $575,000. WEST BAY POINT MOORING 6200 FLOTILLA #286 Best value in Holmes Beach for this waterfront 2BR/2BA end condo unit. Asking $749,000. 2312 AVE. C UNIT #5 LAY-Z-LIVIN CONDO. Ideally located 2BR/1BA condo situated only steps to the beach. Asking $325,000. 314 63RD ST., HOLMES BEACH. Island Walk 3BR/2.5BA townhome with pool. Asking $739,900 401 80th STREET, HOLMES BEACH Impec- cable 3BR/2.5 BA surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Asking $899,000. 759 NORTH SHORE ANNA MARIA 2BR/2BA ground level, direct gulffront "Old Florida" cottage. Asking $1,986,000. 3810 6TH AVE This 3BR/2BA Village at Holmes Beach condo has it all, including heated pool with pool house. Asking $589,000. 6006 GULF DRIVE #207; Playa Encantada Pristine 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, beautifully turnkey furnished. Asking $749,000. 513 56TH STREET, HOLMES BEACH Waterfront 2BR/2BA home with dock, boatlift, open view of Intracoastal waterway. Asking $1,650,000. 2711 AVE. C, HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA newly renovated Island home with large master bedroom. Asking $529,000. 521 LOQUAT; ANNA MARIA 3BR/3.5BA home with heated pool on deep water canal. Asking $1,255,000. 1801 GULF DR.; BRADENTON BEACH Rarely available 1 BR/1 BA condo-at Runaway Bay with flexible rental policy. Asking $355,000. 509 BAYVIEW DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH Fully renovated 3BR/3BA home with panoramic views of Intracoastal waterway; Caged, heated pool, covered boat lift, new seawall, turnkey furnished. Asking $1,050,000. 598 NORTH SHORE; ANNA MARIA Ground level duplex. Both units are 2BR/2BA. Asking $775,000 SOUTH BEACH VILLAGE, a condo community in Bradenton Beach, has eighttownhomes intotalwith 3,300 sq feet under roof. Prices starting at $1,275,000. 603 BUTTONWOOD DR., LONGBOAT KEY Canalfront lot with architect's plans for 3-4/BR home. Asking $925,000 for lot, $2,000,000-with home. MAINLAND PHUPi-lH IES: 7612 4TH AVE. WEST, PINE BAY FOREST Nice, bright and open 2BD/2BA condo with recently updated flooring throughout. Asking $249,000. 7611 4TH AVE WEST, PINE BAY FOREST 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with updated air conditioning and appliances. Asking $259,900. 4503/4505102ND ST. WEST; BRADENTON Investors stop here! Great updated duplex only minutes to the beach with tenants in place. 2BR/2BA ovep 1,000 sf each: Walk-in closets, covered parking, ample storage, and room for a pool. Asking 325,000. 600 DEER HAMMOCK RD, SARASOTA five- acre lot with water frontage in convenient location off Fruitville Road Asking $4,95,000. 3213 AVE. A, BRADENTON Lush landscaping inthis 2BR/1BA newly renovated home. Asking $264,500.. 4508 ARDALE ST., SARASOTA Tremendous potential consisting of two lots with single-family 2BR home. Asking $349 000 2905 63RD ST., BRADENTON MORNING- SIDE CONDOMINIUMS Convenient ground level 28R 2BA with vaulted ceiling. Asking $209,900. 6107 EVERGREEN CIRCLE; BRADENTON 2BR/2BA ground level condo at. Close to Blake Hospital Villas at Pointe West. Asking $209,900. 3017 7TH AVE. CIRCLE EAST; BRADENTON Exquisite views of Braden River from 3BR/2BA home with 130 feet water frontage. Asking $574,600. 632 NW 15TH STREET, CAPE CORAL Build on this 80x125 foot lot. Fast developing community. Askiing$116,900. DUNCAN Real Estate. Inc n...:nuu -_TernmDunrn-cmn ,nm : . THE ISLANDER U MARCH 1, 2006 B-15 ANNA MARIA ISLAND REAL ESTATE LLC 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. $2,995,000. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished condo. Views of Gulf. Tennis, heated pool, beautiful beach. Excellent rental with liberal rental policy. $997,500. 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. 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. 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 HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct access to bay. $849,900. SECLUDED BIMINI BAY HOME 4BR/3BA with 250 feet of waterfront. 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 pet. $1,999,000. SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO 2BR/2BA Turnkey furnished corner unit. Gulf view. Secured entry, pool, tennis. Beautiful white sand beach. Close to shopping and restaurants. $729,900. 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. 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. 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. 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. BAY PALMS WITH HEATED POOL 3/4BR/2BA canalfront home with dock and boat lift. Beautifully updated, ceramic tile, gourmet kitchen/ granite counters, heated pool and Jacuzzi. $1,250,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA ISLAND E.. MLs Su REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com ~ 16-B MARCII 1, 2006 TIIE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandys Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of teiC \ Quality & Dependable Service. Service Call us for your landscape 77814345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist l- Replacement Doors and Windows '-,-1-. Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault .. Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 *IkWAGNED REALTY . SINCE 1939 2217 GUIf DDIVeI NO Tl BrADEN'IK1N BEACII. FI, 34217 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR ',. Office: (941) 778-2246* 792- 8628 , E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com U S A FENCEKINDS Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-2217 ISLAND LUMBER Ap HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5* SATURDAY 8 to 12 Gicldee Ca nvoas Se'ascape Portraits C o'$.1 ,r.i n I .. f .l. .. D -' '. ':'' : i+.eaw rom 446 S Io io ic20H Sa 300 *001Bpll nod i, Hc.*tnotiToo7 26211 ' I emmLl k .-..e:com ?77 '9-5937 . .... f .. : t "ITER R S protect paoparty and landscaping (941) 729-0619 bdguttergm7@verizon.net f^&X2f B Sr^a L c m Lz Kei, 1LC TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured (Lic. #CCC1325742) IWWW.IISLANDER.ORG * 3l.stleKNstfxes J Original art - by local artists 5314 Marina Drive o Holmes Beach 779-2624 , 0^ naiEf S:Feelvte) 'a Ug e ... L MARKC SCAP6RO1TA W MSSStKtT WWASI1N4 eset ~s cwic 4 PrvO( tie* w'vi~ten ~tcuvctv-kee! I' ALL Retsoaevuticl L ao oC.iVgS( Roof secl aLog CvuCa-1eckz- P ALL sev'Loe-s Mctrne c a v./v v speoLCtlst ioenwe 4 lvi rsvrned HvonestU, lwteorvtU ciwo(Prvode Marlz sociperottco 04L) 544-+--f operctor/SoLe Prop-Eetor 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 DUPLEX: By owner. 2BR/2BA each side, one lanai, secluded street, steps to beach and downtown. New appliances and air han- dlers. Beautiful maintenance-free landscaping. Dog- friendly fenced yard. $650,000. (941)794-9940. ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA north-end home. Gulf, beaches, bay, piers. $595,000. (941) 778-2934. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Beachfront 1BR/1BA, Holmes Beach condo. End unit, fabulous view, heated pool, excellent rental. $559,000. annamariabeachplace.com. (330) 565-7693. ANNA MARIA ISLAND beach getaway cabana. Bay view, updated, large deck, boat slip available. Pines Trailer Park, 55-plus. $33,000. (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. BRADENTON: TWO NEW construction properties, meet hurricane codes, Braden River access. 3BR. Gated communitywith recreation center. $559,000 on nature preserve near golf course. $449,000. Maintenance free, includes marina. Closing bonus. (941) 741-2502. 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 $499,000. Waterfront 2BR/2BA home $639,000. Owner, (941) 474-6633. UPDATED ISLAND DUPLEX: 3BR/2BA total. Zoned R-4. New roof, carpet, paint, Big yard. $495,000. Edie Force, Collandra & Company, (941) 920-0129. CEDAR KEY GULF views: 2,000 sf, custom fire- plkce, GoBolt wind protection, wood cabinets, many ,-r custom features by artisan owners. T. Dolly :.g Real Estate, (941) 773-6581. $795,000. bEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOUSE: Steps to the beach. 3BR/2BA. Pool, designer upgrades, gran- ite counters, new appliances, tile floors, two-story home. $599,000. Call (941) 447-6278, or view online at www.44smart.com. 59th STREET CANAL home: view of bay, brokers welcome. $845,000. (717) 392-4048. ANNA MARIA: TRUE beachfront paradise with breathtaking view of the bay. 4BR/3BA, 2,933 sf, $1,800,000. THE Agency, (800) 813-9180. HOLMES BEACH: 12,500 sf R2-lot with duplex suit- able for land condos. Back has view of Spring Lake. Two blocks direct walk to beach. $699,000. (941) 400-9346. 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as .a den/office/ playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bed- rooms. 1,400 sf, county water/sewer, citrus trees, near Brentwood school in Sarasota. Reduced to $274,900. (941) 379-4196 or (941) 954-7474. ,P1NEBROOK CONDO ON golf course. Fifth-floor views, 2BR/2BA, beautifully furnished, next to pool. $269,900. By owner, (941) 794-8954, leave message. WESTBAY POINT AND MOORINGS: Lovely end unit in the trees with light/bright exposures, over- looking heated pool and tennis court. Beautifully furnished. Move-in condition. Call (941) 778-0042 for viewing. WATERFRONT KEY WEST-style: stilt, vaulted, open-beam cedar ceilings, dock. Sailboat water, no bridges. Turnkey, extra-large lot. Willow Avenue. (941) 778-8168. VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. Completely updated. Open Sunday. 6608 12th Ave. W., Bradenton. (941) 448-8502 or (941) 761-2575.. BRIGHT AND AIRY: 2BR/2BA Gulf-view condo in four-unit building with heated pool. New kitchen, screened balcony, washer/dryer, new air-condition- ing system. Turnkey ready. Wonderful home or great rental. $650,000. (941) 779-1013. 4BR/3BA Bed and breakfast. $535,000. West Bra- denton. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. BEACH CONDO FOR sale: Out the front door onto the beach, incredible views and southern exposure make this home cheery and pleasant, enjoy breath- taking sunsets year-round from spacious living room, tender-loving care, completely redone. Everything new, designer turnkey ready. Owner financing avail- able. $941,800. Brokers welcome (717) 392-4048. WEST BRADENTON: $135,000. Furnished 1 BR/1BA condo, attached carport, enclosed lanai, new washer and dryer. Nice. No pets, no age restrictions. Pool, clubhouse. (941) 778-2585. BEAUTIFUL ISLANDTOWNHOUSE:3BR/2BA, pool, steps to beach. Designer upgrades, granite counters. $589,000. Lease option available. (941) 447-6278. PARADISE BAY ESTATES: 55-plus waterfront com- munity with pool. 2BR/2 full baths. 2005 central air conditioning and heat. Turnkey-furnished, dead-end street. $120,000. (941) 792-2120. LOT FOR SALE: 57.75 x 114 feet. One block from Gulf. $569,000. (941) 778-4246. Neptune Lane, Holmes Beach. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR/2BA immaculate open-style ranch. Lagoon swimming pool in pri- vate botanical garden setting. 504 70th St, Holmes beach. Must see. (941) 778-4256. HOLMES BEACH: Spacious turnkey 2BR/2BA condo with superb water views. Elevator, heated pools, tennis, covered parking. Includes 14-foot boat at communal dock. Close to public beach. $452,500. (941) 795 8066. ANNA MARIA IDEAL condo. 2BR/2BA turnkey fur- nished, steps to beach and shops. Pool. $490,000. (941) 779-0853. VILLAGE GREEN BEAUTIFUL turnkey-furnished. 2BR/2BA villa, two-car garage. 2,154 sf, close to everything and only minutes to the beach. No flood insurance required. $304,900. Denise Langlois. Coldwell Banker, (941) 751-1155. ML523039. PALMA SOLA PARK: 3BR/2BAX Lovingly restored with new kitchen, bath and roof. Freshly painted inside and out. Move right in. Large corner lot. $429,000. Call for appointment, (941) 778-5445. WESTBAY COVE: 2BR/2BA condo for sale. Heated pools. Tennis court, ground-floor corner unit. Enclosed lanai, new air conditioning, turnkey fur- nished. $490,000. (941) 778-6172. 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. 9475. $625,000. More details at owners.com/TPA9932, or call (941) 708-9475. REDUCED: 2BR/2BA, garage, elevated; extra large lot, two blocks to beach. Lots of new updates. Reduced to $495,000. Call (941) 792-8898. 2919 Ave. C, Holmes Beach. ANNA MARIA LOT: 75-by-116 on sailboat canal. $695,000. For details, photos, surveyand optional house plans, call Sheryl, (610) 247-9496. Visit http:/ /mysite.verizon.net/talbotl/. 0 * SSyndicated Content' Available from Commercial News Providers" L" 0am .A 9. CAS 9 THE ISLANDER U MARCH 1, 2006 a B-17 777 sl 1~ JS ANDER C ASSFID EXCEPTIONAL MUST SEE: Colony Cove, 2BR/2BA furnished doublewide. 1,675 sf, views of the Mana- tee River. 55-plus. Pets, marina, five pools, fishing pier etc. $49,500. Or, 2BR/2BA picturesque water back, insured, furnished. $35,500. (941) 721-4890. TIFFANY PLACE: 2BR/2BA 1,259 sf-plus, Gulf view condo. Complex directly on the beach. Heated pool, elevator. Available September and October. By owner $749,900. 7000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. tpcgulfdrive @aol.com. INVESTORS: THIS IS the one you are waiting for! Club Bamboo South. Direct Gulffront condo. Unit is $20,000 less than the last several sold for. Building was just completed, everything new inside and out! Crown moulding, granite and more. Great rental complex with nightly rentals'allowed! Motivated seller to save you money. $480,000. George, (312) 321-7501. TWO MONTHS FREE rent with annual lease, fully furnished and ready for you! 2BR/2BA plus two-car Carport, raised patio, utility shed, washer and eat-in kitchen. Enjoy a new life in this 55-plus Lakeside retire- ment community. Close to everything! $795/month. Sorry, no pets. Call Neil (941) 756-7068 at Waterside Club, 3301 Cortez Rd. W., in Bradenton BAYFRONT: BREATHTAKING ANNA Maria Sound views. Private, charming 2BR/1BA, office plus screened ro om and attached garage. Total 1,560 sf. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace. Pool, boat lift, decks, dock. Paver driveway and pool deck. Landscaped. By appointment. $1,195,000. Brokers protected. (941) 778-0029. BEACHFRONT CONDO FOR sale: Out the front door onto the beach, incredible views and southern exposure make this home cheery and pleasant. Enjoy breath- taking sunsets year-round from spacious living room. Tender-loving care, completely redone. Everything new, designer turnkey ready. Owner financing available. $941,800. Brokers welcome, (717) 392-4048. DUPLEX FOR SALE by owner: Lovely 2BR/2BA home and charming 1BR/1BA; each with private screened porch. Extra-large garage, well land- scaped lot, large enough for land condo. Brokers welcome. $799,000. Call (941) 779-0120. HOLMES BEACH: Deep-water canal home. Com- pletely updated, with sparkling caged pool, spa, large new deck and new 10,000 lb. boat lift. 522 68th St., Holmes Beach. Call Nancy, (941) 720-0941. VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: Beautiful turnkey-furnished 2BR/2BA villa, two-car garage, 2,154 sf, close to everything and only minutes to the beach. No flood insurance required. $304,900. Denise Langlois, Cold- well Banker, (941) 751-1155. ML523039. WESTBAY POINT AND MOORINGS: Turnkey fur- nished 2BR/2BA on canal, heated pool and tennis. Light and bright, just move right in and go to the beach. $449,000. Denise Langlois, Coldwell banker, (941) 725-4425. END UNIT COUNTRY Village: 2BR/2BA, open plan, vaulted ceilings, very active clubhouse with large heated pool. Conveniently located. $184,900. Call Nancy, (941) 720-0941. KEY ROYALE: TASTEFULLY remodeled 3BR/2BA. Pool. spa, boat dock. Canalfront home. Corian kitchen, ceramic tile and Berber carpet. Priced at $929,000. Call owner direct at (941) 356-1456. LONGBOAT KEY VILLAGE: 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. $159,000 and $169,000. For handyman. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. 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. WEST BRADENTON: One year new, 5BR.2.5BA on private lake. $450,000. Adjacent properties available with two more houses and buildable lot for family com- pound. Exclusive. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. RETRO-HOUSING COMES to Anna Maria Island. Not since the 1960s could you buy a virtually new ground-level cottage with large private court- yards, heated pool, pet-friendly and close enough to the beach to hear the surf. Come home to Starfish Beach. Visit www.starfishbeach.net or call Barry Gould, (941-448-5500), or Ted Schlegel, (941-518-6117). Island Vacation Properties. HOLMES BEACH unique 1,800 foot, 3BR/3BA with large efficiency, boat dock, financing, make offer. Owner, (513) 378-9100. CHARMING CONCH COTTAGE on extra-wide corner lot in Anna Maria City. Large detached shed. Unique beach getaway. $605,000. (941) 224-1453. ELEVATED DUPLEX 4BR/2BA with enclosed down- stairs. Built for third floor addition or easily make into single home. Newly remodeled, $579,000. (941) 807-5449. TENNESSEE: BY OWNER. New, 3BR/2BA home. Beautiful neighborhood. Cherokee Lake view, access. 1.5 lots. $219,900. (865) 475-6411 or (423) 948-9117. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868. MOUNTAINS OF NORTH Georgia. The very best of riverfront, lakefront, acreage tracts, building par- cels from one to 195 acres direct from owners. (706) 276-7773. LAND AUCTION 200 properties must be sold! Low down/E-Z financing. Free catalog. (800) 937-1603. www.landauction.com. NORTH CAROLINA GATED lakefront community, 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. Never before offered with 20 percent pre-development discounts, 90 percent financing. Call (800) 709-5253. WATERFRONT! Two acres +/- $159,900. Gorgeous acreage, great views, pristine shoreline and deep boat- -able water! Near Bath, N.C. Enjoy access to ICW, Sound, Atlantic. Paved road, underground utilities, well water, septic approved. Excellent financing. By appoint- ment only. 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LAKEFRONT AND LAKEVIEW properties nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at (423) 626-5820, or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. WESTERN NEW MEXICO- 20 acres starting at $39,990. Scenic region, views, trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Family retreat, hunting property or year 'round home. Power, 100 percent financing. NALC (866) 365-2825. OPEN HOUSE: Thoroughbred horse farm estate liquidation! 9am-3pm Saturday, March 11. 67 acres: $689,000. Historic stone home, huge barns, indoor riding arena, acres and acres of quality fenced pasture with more available! Awesome views, gorgeous setting on quiet country lane near state forest and more riding opportunities! Less than 3.5 hours .from New York City! Call (877) 909-5263 now or go to http:// horsefarm.upstatenyland.com for photos and directions! Brokers welcome. LOOKING TO OWN LAND? Invest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront properties. 20 to 200 acres. free, monthly special, land reports: www.land-wanted.com/sw. AMY GORDAN REALTOR Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The JEWELof Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-181, 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. l 3BR/2BA Island home with 1,800 sf of living area and 360 yards from the beach. Split plan. On a duplex. lot. $700,000. Bring offers. I 3BR/2BA pool home in Seaside Gar- dens. Really pretty inside. Remodeled kitchen, Jacuzzi tub in master, don't miss this one. $549,900. 2BR/2BA condo (half duplex) - totally remodeled with too Much to list. 360yardsfrom the beach. Large back yard and one-car garage with extended Storage. $550,000. SGulfs trsean5 t I 7 ------ -- - - 74 j)r Aston, Real Estate Consultan )07 Manatee Ave. West Bradenton (941) 758-7777 Cell: (941) 545-3417 Fax: (941) 756-8805 @mayaston.com* Website: www.mayaston.com May L. 30 SOffice: -mail: maya E i- r _ THE ISLANDER U MARCH 1. 2006 U B-19 f I., pro b "Cop) Syn Available from rightedd Mater indicated Content Commercial'News I . Providers" I READY TO BUILD YOUR TWO UNITS. Bonus. even comes with a pool and is jusl Ihree blocKs Irom the beach. Lot is approximalely 95/ 102xl115x9'9 feel $695,000 MLS# 512932 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA CANAL HOME wtin direct Gull access Jet SkI i and 1l0,00 It boat iih on 45 to1tdolclk I w water and electric Beautitrul hted pool with sp Den witn wood burning fireplace. Large family room wlh pasi through wet bari l pool New oo1. $920,000 M1LS3 518063. PERICO BAY CLUB: beaultul galed community with many amenities, minutes 10 the Gull beaches 2BR'2BA upstairs Osprey model witn vaulted ceilings Turnkey furnirhed and water .views $345.000 MLSY 512511 10.0 BAY FRONT LUXURY CONDO. Direcl baylront town home. Amenities include heated pool, elevator, wood cabinets and solid surface countertops $934,000. MLS, 512713. ...,:_ ..'.... , SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE SPARKLING BA from your spacious glassed lanai This 3BR/2E one-car garage condo is located in a pristi gated club community The unit includes a sir balcony is lurnkey lurnisned and is iust minute away Irom the beautilul Gulf beaches. $575,00 MLS# 520482. #1 in sales on Ann: AY 3A ne de es 10 THIS MAGNIFICENT 3BR/3BA TOWN HOME has a fabulous roollop entertainment level thai provides spectacular Gull vistas There are Gull views Irom Ihe living and dining areas as well. Solid wood cherry cabinets and tile countertop with top-of-the-line appliances, elevator and two-car garage $1.099,000 MLS# 517335 ""a ~ *41 '- MAGNIFICENT BAY FRONT RESIDENCE The view is breathtakingly beautiful Skyway Bridge, Egmont Key, Gult of Mexico. 4BR/4BA lour-car garage, 3,472 under air, furnished. New rile root and newer seawall. $2.900,000 GREAT WATERS EDGE CONDO wilh elevator, lennis court and pool Views ot Ihe Gull With a little updating 3ol Inh 2BR/2BA plus den, you'll have a great rental or second home Turnkey lurnshed. $799,000 MLS# 516674 0 '*'- ~ BAY VIEWS AND FINE TASTE WILL AMAZE YOU when entering this two level 3-4BR/4.5BA condominium. Luxury master suite has Jerusalem marble bathroom, gourmet kitchen has three GE ovens spacious sunroom media room with surround sound, arid many other surprising deals. $1,599.000. MLSE517931 _- _ CANAL FRONT WITH BOAT LIFT. You'll love the water ,iew irom thus immaculate San Remo Shores Alan Garno canallronmome i leatures2BR/2BA family room,. F':J Florida room, bCoal hr, dock and Jet Ski lit Move nght In! $699.900 MLS 2 511280 i on hnl . .. ., HOME. Includes. 4BRIIwo master suies)/3BA two-car garage This property features a caged healed pool, beaulliul lurnkey furnishings and Circular drive Truly a beautifulhome. 1,250 000. MLSk 518485 Kathleen While r. I F j-J -lp,,, i PA .:,-^-^... -. f .'". , '^ ,Sv f 'Jo h n van , A Lrl 4lrta FL DUPLEX IN GREAT LOCATION TO ENJOY - ISLAND LIVING. Only steps to the beach and I withinwalkingdistancelooneolthetoprestaurants ' in Florida. Live in one hall and rent oul the other. Mar-n -ethan wesI side 2BR/1BA east is 2BR/2BA. PRIVATE .,.-, PATIOS, separate laundry area and outside .auj.: wi showers 5749,000 MLS" 522410. a NMaia Islsirid Real Estate -iand #1 in istirhit '1 o ln ka M~lariai Island! To see all of our listings lioc rn tPin oIshindRea.com I I c II--~ 9 C~-~--~----J le Frank Dasi. Lu Bb3ndlk'rd Mehrndi Boidcc Mariannw concti Bob Ferno *~1 ~.:1,1. Wendy Foldes ~C~L"--~--" ~~U~APaR;~ss~j~D~"L~e~g~II~I~BWB~IIBIL ~ o .1! A, 20-B 0 MARCH 1. 2006 M THE ISLANDER B ~1, : i I rI r > - ..-.'I,., l 2 Th Islander Sii' .__ ___- *9 U, s~. 4 .or Jr QI' BriD4.aw Pteopte fiam. Sinte 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADEN- TON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com 'Fea~turead 'ir eited fotfit te)Veek I.r -.B~I~ am ma r i_ .- --"l*~mz-=-aC -- --~~L~iiagiE '. LIFE IS GOOD...WVhen whl~ S. .. ;.. r t-esan cll o 'aches are i:r.ly sleps f, rom viur doo.r andv Yur ,lw 1 ''^ .lI .^-^"' t '^.L- *. I prislrie 2BR 2BA i:cornijdo: i :-n a tbeachtroni coplrrplex .. .. ..:. Karen Day, 9411 778 -2246. - .. .. __- 512655. $679.00. -^f---~-----^-~.--i i _--^--- i a PRIME HOLMES BEACH LOCATION Gulf views rom thistoptloor2BR/2BAendunii directly on beach. Well maintained, updated, turnkey turmishea, heated pol, resident manager, rental program -Dave Moyrnhan. (9411 778-2246. #522439. $949,500. - DIRECT GULF FRONT Fabulous Gulf view! Furnished 2BR/2BA top Iloor end unit with additional windows. Covered parking and great walking beach. Weekly rental OK. Dave Moynihan. (941) 778-2246. #513253. $949.000. .. '- --- .. .. -- _ CASA DEL MAR! New li.onhome 350 reel from beach, partial Gulf view, upgrades, elevator, iwo balconies.. ACt no.w ior pre-construction price. Carolyn'Joe Cordrey, (9411 776-:3300. 0516070. 899,900. - ESSENCE OF TROPICAL BUSS Elegantly casual 3BR/2BA Island home only a few steps o tme beach. French aoors opera onto a large secluded tropical yard Betty Arnold, '(941) 761-3100. #517930. $850000. STORYBOOK COTTAGES JUSt Sieps to-tie beach A 2_BR/3IA cottage with 1BR/1BA bungalow. Live in one and rent the other or rent bolh Anne Miller, (941)-778-2246, t18824. $825,000. VISTAS ATWILD OAK BAY! Luxurious, totally CORAL SHORES GEM Boaring paradise .renovated condo with breathtaking water view, 10.000 lb. lilt, prlvale dock saltwater canal, Watch the sunsets over Longboat Key, be minutes tron Gulf, shopping, reslauranls and close to the Gulf beaches, IMG Academy and more. Fumished. Joe Corbo, (9-11 778-2246. Sarasola. Juay McCauleyrThe, R6yal Team, t5!9236. 649.000. 1941) 751-0670. #519277. $675.000. I- lp *~ -AM WATERFRONT RESIDENCE Updated FABULOUSGULFVIEWSPnrmeendfurriShed 2BR2BA with private tropical setting, bled floors unit ofiernng spacious floor plan wth eat-in and large screened porch. 115 loot canal froni kitchen, breakfast bar, walk-in closes, fireplace with dock, vertical lift and dock canopy Close and two balconies Dave Moyrnian. 1941) to beaches. Dave Movnihan, (941) 77-2246. 778.2246.1 507333.$599.500. #519025. $634,900. P7 -AAI I ;c~Y~ ~ 5~'~: FI~r~r"1j U ISLAND OPPORTUNITY! One of the lasr BREATH TAKING VIEWS Updated 2BR2BA undeveloped lots on Anna Mana.lsland Close condo, view sunsets and nesting birds over lo gorgeous Gulf beaches, Bring your builders the lagoon. Pinvale dock for your boal Located Gina.& Peler UllaroiThe Royal Team, (941) minutes irom Ihe Gull. Joe Corbo. 19411 .41-2500. #518795.$417,000, .' 77,8-22416. #513320 $393000. 'I , RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available RIVERFRONT CONDO This lop floor end several one or rwo bedroom undis bayronL pool urni has a nver viewr C'rport. heated pool. side and other views Some updated On-sie lenns., glass-in balcony, near manna shopping, rentals Phone ordetals.19411778-2246 Priced churches. Becky Smrth or Elli Slanen (9411 $34-9,000-$494.000. 778-2246. 1521375 $295.000. UNBELIEVABLE BAY VIEWS! Seventh floor end unit 3BR/2BA in tne Estuanes It at Terra Ceia County Club Many upgrades, underneath parking. Gorgeous decor Alice Onmie, 1941) 761-3100 #511238 $465.000. HOLMES BEACH Sludro apanmenl wtih Michenene and rull bath with shower upstairs Ground floor has one-car garage and half bath. Unique property. Becky Smith or Elfi Starretn 9411 778-2246. #5128-4.$199,500. Li _-- 32. '-.: - Shome delivery: 778-7978. |