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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map inside, page 10-B. SAnna Maria Tle Islander St. Patrick's Day pics, 1-B "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Safe! Island Little League season under way Duncan Real Estate's Blake Wilson slides safely into home as WMFD catcher Jake Rappe desperately tries to get the ball during Little League action at the Longboat Key Recreation Center For more on Island Little League, see page 4-B. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy New 100foot ladder truck coming to WMFR Station No.1 By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter West Manatee Fire and Rescue District commis- sioners approved the purchase of a new 100-foot ladder truck to replace an existing firetruck at Station No. 1 in Holmes Beach. A committee of representatives from each work shift spent five months researching trucks and gathering information for a recommendation on which vehicle to purchase. WMFR Chief Andrew Price told the commission that members of the committee test' drove a similar model vehicle as the one it hopes to purchase from tip to tip and across the Island. "We wanted to get an idea of where we could maneuver the truck and where it might not fit, but had no trouble," Price said. "The truck was able to make a two-point turn on Key Royale and driving through Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach was not a problem." Price said the new truck will enable firefighters to pro\ ide better safety and rescue operations. With the amount of new construction on the Island reaching heights of 37 feet, firefighters-have a hard time reach- ing the top of structures with the present ladder truck. Truck 123, the one to be replaced; only reaches the fifth floor of the Martinique condos, the Island's tallest structures, he said. Price also told the commission the new truck will be accommodate four adults in the rescue bucket, an improvement that will enhance the district's rescue capabilities. Price said the replacement cost of the vehicle was BRIDGE OPENING MEETING MARCH 29 AT HOLMES BEACH CITY HALL For more details, see inside not taken lightly and commended the committee for taking a "hard look" at the needs of the station and determining whether the purchase was necessary at this time. The total price of the vehicle is $870,000. After the commission unanimously approved the purchase, Chairman Jesse Davis said, "Andy, go get your truck!" In other business, Price announced that each shift is undertaking a "community risk reduction" project to help reduce risk to members of the local community. He said A Shift chose a project based on experience gained from a recent boat fire. Shift members would like to have street addresses visible on seawalls in order for rescue teams on a boat to quickly find a location. They are developing a plan of action. B Shift chose to expand a previous project and will visit all Manatee County elementary schools to pro- mote bike helmet safety. C Shift is working on a boater-safety program to carry out at area boat ramps. Price said the objective is for WMFR to be more proactive. He said people view the fire district as response-oriented, but risk reduction is just as impor- tant and believes the community will see more of these initiatives in the future. Price also announced to the commission that the district is accepting applications for a training officer. Currently 19 applications have been received and administration is working out a time schedule for short- listing and interviewing applicants. Price said a new component to the process is for applicants to prepare a training demonstration to ensure the applicant is capa- ble of handling the position. Price also announced two staff promotions. Thomas Owens has been promoted from firefighter to lieutenant and Carlo Valente completed his probation period and is now a firefighter. The next WMFR commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. April 20 at Station No. 1 in Holmes Beach. Volume 14, No. 20 March 22, 2006 FREE Spring break, Easter bonus for Island trade By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It doesn't take much for Islanders to figure that the Island is packed with visitors. All one has to do is take the car for a ride along Gulf Drive any afternoon to figure this one out, or try to find a parking spot at Manatee Public Beach any time after 10 a.m. And many of the visitors seem to be families on spring break. Florida universities took their spring break last week, while secondary schools in Manatee and Sara- sota counties are on break this week and next week. While most spring breakers head for the night life of Panama City Beach or Daytona Beach, many fami- lies look for the peace and quiet of Anna Maria Island during the break, said Susan Estler of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. From figures supplied by the Manatee County Area Transit on daily usage of the Island trolley, it would seem the Island is getting a bonus from three separate weeks of spring break, not to mention the added bonus that Easter-isn't until mid-April. In fact, the Island is so full of people that MCAT recorded the highest number of daily passenger usage on the Island trolley in its four-year history March 11 when 2,787 riders boarded the free service. On Sunday, March 12, the trolley had 1,999 riders, while the Landside-Beach Shuttle brought 188 passengers, also a record. The three-day total of Island trolley pas- sengers for March 10-12 was 6,808, another record. If that wasn't enough people, the trolley set another a mid-week record for passengers on Thursday, March 16, with 2,529 riders. George Mendez of MCAT said he was a "little con- cerned" that the trolley system was being overloaded, but having the- trolley certainly keeps a lot more cars off Island roads. You couldn't tell that by all the traffic on the Island, said Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine. "Thisis the heaviest traffic I've seen," he said, and he's been a law enforcement officer in Holmes Beach for nearly 20 years. "Every year, we way this is the busiest, but this is, in my opinion," he added. Romine also noted that the Island is in its traditional "spring break" period for the next two weeks, but with Easter not until mid-April, PLEASE SEE SPRING, NEXT PAGE 2. I.. . ...... I: i"-"-. i.' : -" Happy campers Adults, students and kids have been packing the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach the past few weeks, much to the delight of area businesses. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin mum- 2-A A MARCH 22. 2006 U TIHE ISLANDER Wife stalker arrested Special to The Islander by Mike Quinn Bradenton Beach police assisted the Manatee County Sheriff's Office in making an arrest Friday of a man wanted for stalking. According to reports from BBPD and MCSO, Gary Talarino, 57, was arrested for stalking after he followed his wife, Colleen, to a Bradenton grocery store. Gary Talarino was named in numerous police reports detailing harassment and break-ins and Braden- ton Beach police did a harassment report listing Gary as the suspect after Colleen reported her estranged hus- band for following her to work in Bradenton Beach. On Friday, Colleen asked the Winn-Dixie man- ager to call police, although her husband fled the store before deputies arrived. A short time later, a Bradenton Beach police officer spotted Gary Talarino traveling south on Gulf Drive arrested him. SPRING TRAFFIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A Island streets are likely to stay crowded for another month. "People are calling us every day asking us what we can do. There are just too many cars for our roads to handle," he said. Romine's best advice to Islanders and winter resi- dents: "Leave early and if you don't have to drive, stay home." He also advised motorists to watch out for pedes- trians and bicyclists, drive carefully and especially have patience. "Everyone just has to coexist until this slacks off," he said. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale agreed that traffic is extremely heavy this year, but noted that because of repairs along Cortez Road just east of the Cortez Bridge, the road is often just a single lane. This backs up traffic leaving the Island and traffic coming onto the Island, he said, observing that on some occasions when just a single lane on Cortez Road is available, he's seen traffic back up on Gulf Drive north to Holmes Beach for nearly a mile. But the high traffic volume is good news for Island Drive carefully This motorcyclist was apparently not seriously injured Friday when he swerved to avoid a vehicle turning on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. With the winter tourist season in full swing, Island law enforcement officers are advising motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to be especially careful on the roads. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin accommodation owners. Marge Moran at the Club Bamboo Resort in Bra- denton Beach said her resort is booked solid for the next two weeks, and she's had a lot of "walk-in" traffic the past few weekends. "We're doing great, even with the pipes still on the beach. We're getting the families on spring break coming the next two weeks. In fact, we're full up the whole month." Likewise said Tom Buehler of Haley's Motel in Holmes Beach. "We're packed," Buehler said. "We've got nothing available until next month. I wish we had a few more units," he added with a laugh. As at the Club Bamboo, Buehler said he's getting families coming on spring vacation, people looking for the peace and quiet of Anna Maria Island. Not everyone, however, is enjoying the fruits of all the traffic and visitors. Tjet Martin at the Linger Longer guest house in Bradenton Beach said she had some vacancies the past few weeks, although her units are now completely booked from next week through mid-April. While the traffic might be a concern to Island resi- dents, the people are good for the entire Island, she concluded. Exactly, added Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Ann Brockman. "The Island appears full and that's great for all the businesses. I drove down Gulf Drive the other day and saw a lot of 'no vacancy' signs. And I haven't had any complaints from members that business is slow." With Easter coming late in the season this year, Brockman said she's hopeful the boom will last until the end of April. 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Cuisine ss Wine s & Ales il~lN, I Bridge schedule hearing March 29 THE ISLANDER MARCH 22. 2006 0 A-3 _* ^7 ^ -- :.. :- The U.S. Coast Guard has scheduled a public hear- ing at the Holmes Beach City Hall for 5 p.m. Wednes- day, March 29, on a requested change to the schedule of "timed" openings for the Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges. Presently the Cortez and Anna Maria bridges open upon boaters' request on the hour and at 20-minute intervals from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bridge openings from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. are not limited. The three Island cities and Longboat Key have peti- tioned the Coast Guard to change the on-demand open- ings for boats to twice hourly, on the hour and half- hour. The request also calls for "no-openings" during peak traffic hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to expedite vehicular flow onto and off the Island. Michael Howe, executive director of the Sarasota- Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, has said that the changes in the timed openings were tentatively approved by the Coast Guard but, during the "open comment" period when the alterations were published in the Federal Register, concerns were raised by resi- dents about the matter, hence the hearing. He also said that the curfew period surrounding the 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. hours would likely not be approved by the Coast Guard. More than 20 letters were sent to the Coast Guard. Many of the letters were from members of sailing and boating organizations in the area objecting to the reduc- tion in bridge openings. G. B. Thompson, commodore of the Manatee Sailing Association, said, "The greatest problem and danger that I see in having restricted opening times of the bridges will be the congestion of boat traffic at the bridges while waiting to pass through." He added that "the solution seems to be to replace both bridges with new high-level bridges," but urged that any timed- opening change be done on a trial basis "with a review after a period, such that any further adjustments may be made." Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash, an avid sailor, supported the 30-minute opening schedule, but said he was "not in support of closing the bridges during rush hours. I also would request the rule reflect openings for emergencies or vessels with limited steer- ing." Bradenton Beach resident, former city commis- sioner and bridge "guru" Jim Kissick urged a staggered timed opening schedule for the two bridges. "You are urged to consider altering the subject proposal to one bridge on the hour and half-hour, the other on :15 and :45," he said. "The Intracoastal Waterway is my highway to work," said Capt. Charlene Graeber of Bradenton. "The people on the barrier islands made a choice to live and enjoy the access to the beach, they seem to want to control the waterway as well. The people on the islands need to take into account the bridge might need to open and put that into their schedule." "I feel that those who favor the changes are only concerned about convenience while driving their cars and have not given a thought to the rights or safety of boaters," said Richard Meier of Palmetto. "Maritime navigation takes precedence over land transportation on the public waterways for good rea- sons," said Robert M. Lund of Bradenton. "Commer- cial vessels such as barges and tows face substantial risk if they must h old in restricted waters for a bridge opening." "There is no need to change the schedule," said Capt. Ed Hartung of Spice Sailing Charters of Anna Maria. Bacon's strip flocked In celebration oJ John Bacon's 80th birthday, daughter Debbie covered his Bradenton Beach comer lot with pigs. He said he got a kick out of waking up St. Patrick's Day his birthday to find the plai ti pcigs and sign reading "You've been Flocked: Happy 80th Birthday, Dad. You big Hambone." With their family name they're used to playful ribbing. A permanent pig sign out front designates the corner as "Bacon's Strip." Jo;ih and his 1 itte hai lived in Bradenton Beach since 1972. He is a World War II veteran who served in the Navy, and retired fromqi thie new'papeI industry in Flint, Mich. As for the "Bay of Pigs," as one neighbor deemed the' front lah n: they' were L ollected the day after his birthday. John joked, the pigs may be picked up, but "not the droppings." Islander Plhoto: Diana Bogan. Whitmore says no to county commission seat Holmes Beach MIayor Carol Whitmore has made it official: She's not going to run for an at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission this November, although she remains firm that she will not seek re- election as mayor. "I just don't feel I can commit to running for an at- large seat and be mayor for another eight months," she said. In addition, she said she's got a lot of work to do \\ ith the process 'of iheconoloidation study now under way with Bradenton Beach, and she didn't want any- thing to detract from that effort. But Whitmore may not be retiring from public office this November. "I'm definitely not running for mayor this fall, but I have not ruled out running for a seat on the city com- mission," she added. Whitmore was a Holmes Beach city commissioner from 1991 to 1998 before winning election as the city's mayor, a post she has held for eight years. ....... . Four arrested in Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Det. Sgt. Lenard Diaz is pictured with some of the drugs and paraphernalia officers confiscated Sunday at 103 Fourth St. N. Working off a tip from an informant that marijuana was being sold there to high school students, Diaz and other officers investigated the residence for two month and an undercover officer made two buys before a search warrant was executed. Arrested on marijuana posses- sion and sales, as well as possession of drug para- phernalia, were two unnamed juveniles, Robert R. Gordon, 54, and David A. Lanzillo, 20, all of Braden- ton Beach. Officers seized about 50 grams of mari- juana and upwards of 30 pipes. "It was pretty bold to be selling this stuff a block away from the police department," Diaz said. Islander Photo: Paul Roat City ponders Pine Avenue buy Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn will ask the city com- mission at its March 23 meeting to consider purchasing property on Pine Avenue for use by the public works department. The property at 425 Pine Ave. is currently owned by planning and zoning board member Randall Stover. It's being offered to the city for $850,000 and includes ample parking and a free-standing building that is "ideal" for the PWD, the mayor said. "I think it's perfect for our maintenance department. It's a rare opportunity to get an existing structure for our needs," SueLynn said. She also thanked Stover for allow- ing the city to consider a purchase of the property. Efforts by the mayor last year to have the commis- 11on purchase one of the five vacant lots for sale at the former Ilmnd Marine were unsuccessful. Those lots \\ ere each offered at just under $600,000. Meetings Anna Maria City March 22, 7 p.m., neighborhood workshop regarding 608 N. Shore Drive. March 23, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Consent agenda, reports and updates, zoning resolution request for 203 Spring Ave., final reading and public hearing on sign ordinance, final reading and public hearing on travel expense reimbursement policy, final reading and public hearing on site-plan procedure, first reading on line-of-credit for road/drainage matters, dis- cussion on acquisition of property at 425 Pine Ave. March 27, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130: Bradenton Beach March 23, 4:30 p.m., code enforcement board meet- ing. March 27, 4 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. March 30, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 GulfDrive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach March 28, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest March 27, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan -Planning Organization meeting, Sudakoff Hall, USF- New College Campus, Sarasota. March 29, 5-7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard meeting at Holmes Beach City Hall on changing timed bridge openings at Anna Maria Island Bridge and Cortez Bridge. .......... ........ 4-A M MARCH 22, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER Seaweed invasion sours tourism on Island By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Seems that seaweed likes Anna Maria. Last week, Anna Maria's beaches from Bean Point south to past the Sandbar restaurant were treated to invasion of the noxious weed, spoiling a few vacations and creating an unpleasant smell. The invasion was most prevalent from the Sandbar restaurant to Bean Point. That could be because a sandbar in the area has been growing rapidly the past year and is likely pre- venting the seaweed from being spread along the Island, said a scientist with Mote Marine in Sarasota. While seaweed, known scientifically as sargassum, might make for a delicacy in some diets, getting rid of its smell and getting the grass removed from the Beach is no delicate matter. Anna Maria Public Works Director George McKay said it's the responsibility of the Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department to clean up the beach, but it often takes that department sev- eral days or even a few weeks to schedule a beach cleanup. Unlike a red tide kill, when political pressure can force the department to move quickly, a seaweed inva- sion is low on the list of priority cleanup, a department official said. "We have a schedule we go by. We'll try and get it on the schedule, but it could be a few weeks," the official said. AMP-06 --- ;f: A - Beachgoers on the northern part ofAnna Maria Island last week were treated with a barrage of seaweed that washed ashore, creating an unpleasant smell and souring the look of the beach. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin McKay said he would contact the county's depart- with the cleanup," he said. "Other times, we have to do ment supervisor, Cindy Turner, to see if he could expe- it ourselves if the county isn't moving fast enough." dite a cleanup. Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach both utilize "Sometimes, we can get county prisoners to help county services to rake the beach weekly. 52 entries already in Cortez boat show By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter With a week and a half still to go, the Small Craft Festival in Cortez already has 52 entries registered, several competitors in its Way Out Island Regatta, and people lining up for the "In Their Own Words" por- trayal. The Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, in the his- toric fishing village at the mainland end of the Cortez Bridge from Anna Maria Island. It will feature traditional wood boats, restored clas- sics or hand-built replicas of the original craft that worked the Gulf, the Keys and the Caribbean. Some were built, others restored, by volunteers in a special program centered in Cortez. The Way Out Island Regatta is patterned after the Out Island Regatta in the Bahamas, in which island workboats compete --"and we're way out from there," said Roger Allen. He is historic site manager for Manatee County's program for historic preservation in the Cortez area, in conjunction with the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, the sponsoring agency for the regatta and fes- tival. The festival will be focused at the N.E. Taylor Boat Works, Bayside Banquet Hall, Cortez Kitchen and Cortez Bait and Seafood at the waterfront end of119th Street. An informal host will be John Banyas, descen- dant of a fishing tradition and owner of the sprawling layout there who "is letting us take the whole complex over for the weekend," Allen said. General admission to the big festival is $5. For the festival plus its dinner event and entertainment by Robb White Saturday night at the banquet hall, $55; FISH members will pay $35. White is an author, journalist, ex-tugboat captain, boat-builder and humorist. "In Their Own Words: Perseverance and Resil- ience in Two Florida Fishing Communities" will be presented free of charge in the hall at 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 31. It combines oral histories with documentary photography to portray life in Cortez and Cedar Key, both nearly destroyed by the 1995 ban on inshore gillnet fishing. It was created by maritime anthropologist Michael Jepson and photo-journalist Carlton Ward Jr. They spent considerable time in Cortez during the research phase of the work. The Way Out regatta will race restorations of the classic Abaco dinghy and Bahamas sloops, and Allen and his crew of boat-building volunteers are rushing to complete restoration of their Island Girl in time for the race. It is an Abaco dinghy and a gift to the program from Chuck Nord of Bradenton. Festival registration will begin at noon Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1, with the festival running until 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional information may be obtained by calling 708-4935. 'Mayors for Meals Day' is being celebrated "Mabors for Meals Day" is being observed Wednesday, March 22, as part of the program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County, with some Island officials participating. The observance is designed to "raise awareness of senior hunger and encourage action on the part of communities," said Meals on Wheels. Participating are Mayor SueLynn of Anna Maria, Deputy Mayor Rich Bohnenberger of Holmes Beach, Mayor Wayne Poston of Bradenton, and Mayor Larry Bustle of Palmetto. Additional details on the special day and on Meals and Wheels may be obtained by calling 747-4655. Picking out the good stuff John and Kay Zachman mull over the jams and chutney offered by church volunteer Jeanne Colwell, left, at the Church ofAnnunciation White Elephant Sale. Pickles and canned items made by church members fly off the "shelf" at the annual event. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy .- . Church volunteer Jean Tourt, left, signs up Ginny Albanfor some raffle tickets and a chance at winning a prize at the White Elephant sale. -F~JW:~TF.'I ~~~- "licsr~~i~ i"- TIE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22. 2006 U A-5 Planning commission reviews zoning conflicts By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing March 16 to discuss a small plan amend- ment proposal to redesignate the properties located east of Gulf Drive, between 52nd Street and Anna Maria Elementary School, from low density to medium den- sity on the city's future land use map. The amendment encompasses approximately 5.7 acres, including Haverkos Court and Peacock Lane. The area is currently designated as low density, but is zoned R-2, which is medium density. There are cur- rently 32 residential structures jn this area, of which 25 are duplexes. Bill Brisson, of Brisson Planning Solutions, explained to the planning commission that duplexes have historically been, and continues to be, the predom- inant use in the are involved. The area to the north is occupied by newly built duplexes on the former More- land Marine property. The area to the northwest is com- mercial, and west across Gulf Drive is a mix of single- family and duplex uses. The amendment would bring the land-use category in compliance with the historic development of the area. Brisson said usually when there is a conflict of this nature, the course of action is to modify the zoning to be consistent with the designation on the FLUM. However, in this instance, the current low-density resi- dential land use is considered inappropriate because the area does not meet the criteria for that land-use cat- egory, nor the city's intent to retain the current character of the area. Brisson noted that of the single-family homes that exist in this area, none appear to be on lots large enough to accommodate a duplex not even by combining lots and he believes it's very unlikely density could be increased. Holmes Beach Building Official Bill Saunders told the commission the amendment would essentially legalize the structures there, making it possible for the property owners to improve the quality of what they have without worrying about the underlying zoning. He emphasized that it did not allow them to extend their structures. The planning commission voted to recommend the city commission move forward with the amehd- ment based on the city staff's recommendation since it is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The vote passed unanimously, with architect Mike McCaleb recusing himself. The planning commission also addressed three other similar conflicts between land use and zoning. The commission discussed the Driftwood Motel prop- erty, including the vacant lot to the west. The motel is zoned R-2 with a commercial land-use designation. The property owner, Patricia Mahen, told the com- mission that she prefers to retain the residential zoning and that she plans to build a home on the vacant lot. Brisson noted that changing the land use' to medium density would be in keeping with the sur- rounding area. Saunders said he didn't understand how a motel ended up in a commercial, or R-2, zone, saying, "It's nonconforming to both." Brisson told the commission in this case there was no overriding factor suggesting whether the land use should be changed versus the zoning designation. 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Brisson said it is a mixed duplex/single-family area and any changes, such as additional duplexes being built would be minimal. He said every lot big enough for a duplex already has one. The area is comprised of a mix of 50-50 duplex versus sin- gle-family structures. The commission voted in favor of rezoning the area to R-1 to be consistent with the FLUM. The planning commission's recommendations will be forwarded to the city commission. The next planing commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 6.. Dessert party Several ladies enjoyed a game of bingo while others played board games and card games at the Valentines Day Dessert Party held at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose EmV1ISIAHDLR.OhU Choose a new Yamaha and get 3 years additional warranty* on 30-250 hp four stroke outboards-or 150-300 HPDI two stroke outboards. A savings of up to $2,600! S..rr,,[ [:, j aIblsh r.: :k .. .- ail-r inventory sold and delivered before March 31, 2006. 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Recently, the Island cities and Longboat Key petitioned the open- ings to be changed to twice an hour, plus an hourly curfew at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., all to expedite vehicular traffic flow onto and off the Island. The timed drawbridge openings have been dis- cussed for decades. Although the actual time of a draw being raised to allow high-masted boat or boats to pass through is generally less than five minutes, the vehicu- lar traffic backups can last much longer. During high season right now the increased waterway and road traffic often leave the platoon of drivers waiting to cross the bridge stuck in the cue as yet another sailor comes along to open the bridge and halt vehicular traffic. Gridlock, in other words. The Coast Guard, which oversees bridge openings, has received a slew of comments so far on the timing change. Most of the commentators appear to be sailors. Most object to the impediment to their day on the water that reduced bridge openings would entail. There are some good points made in some of the comments. Sitting in a car in a thunderstorm waiting for the bridge to close is an inconvenience; circling in a small, sailboat waiting for the bridge to open in a thun- derstorm can be a very, very scary thing. But the timed bridge opening change pretty much. comes down to numbers one sailboat versus 100-plus cars. We urge you the folks who have complained so vehemently for so long about the congestion and delayed traffic after a bridge opening to attend this important meeting and be heard. If you want to see the law changed in order for the bridge/roadway to take precedent over the waterway, we urge you to appeal to your U.S. congressional rep- resentative to change the act of Congress that created the waterways in the first place. We further urge the Coast Guard to proceed with reducing the on-demand openings for the Cortez.and Anna Maria Island bridges. It's about time. 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Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shoppinrg Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX9417-8-992 ..'P.te, -E,-9 ,, t77.97 FAX 941 7-8-9392 'PHOrjE' 9-41 778-7978 "" ' CAMT., WCX-4 4c LOT OF CCOMME.MI', .J-rros .P tmxAk1V v *4LQ, 1 ZAYT T 6 1vt "OMFI OF l= ~e qAnewreaNt I VAC.MTrCW S -iI PORT q A.M4AI Asou- ~ erift 9IRAXEI tilt, Momo 40T tprmR l*, A Yh(A41T CA T5, AI TIA1J CVL.A-N% m PV-Al Av*. A // A3Y 1',LA~DO!3)~P -#G3 Cv" BAW SLICK By Egan Elderly drivers, problems There is much call these days to raise the age for teen drivers to 17. Before we do that, let's do something more important, like testing those over 70 for their abil- ity to even operate a car. On March 13, there was an emergency vehicle trav- eling south otf Gulf Drive with its siren and lights on. Lo and behold, one of our famous snowbirds in their Buick with Michiganplates is at a complete stop wait- ing to turn left onto 30th Street. The emergency vehicle could not get past him and was now also at a complete stop. The emergency driver hit the air horn. I do not know how loud that is in deci- bels, but you could feel the noise it created. However, the driver and the other deaf ones in the Buick didn't even turn around to notice the emergency vehicle behind them. Eventually the driver was able to make his left turn (of course no directional signal, they don't make Buicks with them, right?) and the emergency vehicle was able to move forward. I hope when one of these elderly drivers have a need for 911 services, that the people on the road are 17 to 21 years old at least they know that one gives the right of way. to the emergency trucks, they can hear a siren and air horn, and they can see and might notice the six-ton vehicle with flashing lights on behind them. Kevin Fitzgerald, Holmes Beach Teen drug use Regarding "Anna Maria Island reality: Teen drug use" in the March 1 issue of The Islander: You smeared a lot of good people with your request for money. You manipulated kid facts how pitiful. You also abused confidentiality, gave a lot of clues to who this 12-year-old is. How many others have narrowed it down to two or three girls? .* '*.*."* As far as kids :,djrilt, id\''petffehif ,f .fi,, ,drtuh.,','; S I" .-.. I I 1J t 4-.. I s.r, *, $ I . 1 .' 1 *. i *. l *1- I l.s i P.I.I J t ,4 --A 4 b~..* ...t,, and alcohol,;how many were telling the truth? Ms. Dale, how could you accuse 50 percent of your charges of using drugs? Stating that kids not in cotinseling will likely do drugs is ridiculous. Not every kid needs it. Half the kids on the Island have no one to look after them, true, but this story by Rick Catlin who interviewed Pier- rette and Pam, makes us look like a little drug haven for teens. Again, because you want money. Being in a single-parent family does not assure drug abuse. Actually, some of them act better because of the extra* pressure of being the other adult. Then there are the families where both parents work. They too. bring their kids to school, leave them at the Community Center, pick them up near 6, go home, get baths and dinner, then it's bedtime. When was the time to, discuss anything single or both? Kids are kids. Kids will be kids. We raise them the best we can and hope for the best, right? You make yourselves sound like saints to the moth- ering of these Island unfortunates, when you are using their stories to get money. Debbie Scott, Holmes Beach Straightened record It is nice to know that Mr. Bal ... sorry ... Malo- ney is happy that he considers himself as Irish as they come. So I am assuming that it is with tongue in cheek that he advises all other Irish people to "raise a stein"? (German vessel for beer drinking, I think) of Guinness and drink a glass of Jameson's Irish whisky "on the rocks" to toast St. Patrick's Day. As every self-respecting Irish man or woman knows, we drink a "pint" of Guinness and never, never drink our Jameson's any way but "straight up." "No ice," as you Americans would say. And while we are at it, St. Patrick's Day should never be referred to as St. Patty's, St. Paddy's or any other variation on that name. .. -What a.sense of humor yerself.has, Mr. Maloney. i t-.: .t, H ,0 -' AlC *l l .A l J-'..l, *. tAn -l *F,.I ,t.-l..,,.(.- 1 t 0 It 0 ..4,1, .0,11.. .t,#, f. *14, f t I t-t J-- f 4 ,f t kk; 9. -- ---- -- I ;22 1' THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22, 2006 0 A-7 ngwngy you slice it... Sit' sv)alonev! S B, t.-rne-r H.-:lmes Beach City ,:.rTmis,..:. on-r Don Maloney Gasping over gas The other day, after filling my gas tank, I made the mistake of pushing the "Yes" button on the pump and it handed me a receipt. Mistake, because I'd already seen the $26.77 price on the pump window and it was only rubbed in deeper with that reminder in print. I don't know if you've ever read one of those receipts, but after you've just paid a pump that made you put in your own gas, it reminds you that it never ever offers to check your oil or wash your windshield all that an attendant used to do for you with a smile in those 'good old days.' Instead, it has the nerve to say, "Thank you and have a nice day" after the total price. Nice indeed, but how nice can it be, pray tell, after paying $26.77 to that pump which is about four times as much as you used to pay a live attendant? Until I got home and picked up the newspaper called USA Today, I was really feeling sorry for myself. There on the front page was a very sad story about the fact that there are only 887 hippos left in the Congo. Only a few years back, there were more than 29,000. Because of their obesity, they are being killed off for their meat for food and their teeth for ivory. Their disappearance also triggers serious secondary effects, they say, because hippo dung provides vital nutrients for fish there. Anyway, that story bothered me more then the gas pump because even though I have some minor obe- sity problems myself, they're not nearly that serious. Besides, my body is mostly fat, the doctor says, and I can now remove all my teeth anytime all by myself. So I switched some of my depression to those poor hippos -also to any surviving fish down there and the natives who eat them. The paper's second page eased even more of my self-sorrow. There it was reported that the Greenland glaciers, thanks to global warming, were falling off and floating around as icebergs. Same thing, it said, is hap- pening to floes in northern Siberia. That, too, made me feel much better, because Wife Sarah and I had ruled out a cruise this summer before we even knew another Titanic was now possible in both oceans. That melting ice is killing reindeer at the poles, too, they say. Because the new plants that now grow where the ice used to be is killing the kinds of plants that Reindeer usually ate, they're starving. Again, I felt better. The only time melting ice both- ers me is when it waters down my bourbon on the rocks, and besides, even if the environment causes changes in my normal menus, I'll survive -just like I survived Dr. Atkins. Another sad story in that paper that day told how a Bald Eagle collapsed in Indiana suffering from mercury poisoning that it probably picked up because it ate fish from local waterways. I never knew Indiana had water- ways or fish. Thank heaven for our local Bald Eagles that eat out at the Manatee County landfill and never fly west. Even more relief from my low feeling that day came from the entertainment section of that paper. That's because I had been considering buying one of those iPods- you know, those little music players that hold up to a thousand songs and other acceptable noise. But, I've changed my mind after I read there that walking around all the time listening with those "ear buds" that you need in both ears if you want to hear anything might cause, and I quote, development of "older ears on younger bodies." I don't dare risk that --or today's music at my age. Anyway, next time I get gas, I'm going to ease what I know will be the resulting gloom. As soon as I leave the pump, I'm going to buy another copy of USA Today, which I'm sure will tell me how lucky I am not to be other things, like a hippo or a reindeer, or to be living in places like Greenland, Siberia or Indiana Best of all, I'll get that relief for only 75 cents an issue and they don't add an annoying .9 cents to their price. 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AT islander.org ULN.u.UuiEUUUUUUU*uUUUUUUUUlUUUNUNUNUNNiEE*** 8-A E MARCH 22, 2006 N TIIE ISLANDER Anna Maria board says 'junk' boat must go away By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Members of the Anna Maria Code Enforcement Board ruled at their March 13 meeting that a boat located at 319 Tarpon St. has been 'abandoned" and :ordered the property owner to get rid of the vessel by March 20 or face a fine of up to $250 per day until the boat is removed from the property. Code Enforcement Officer Gerry Rathvon said she's been trying since Nov. 30 to get property owner Paul Pelletreau to remove the boat, since it does not have a current license, is partially dismantled and is apparently inoperable. Rathvon told the board that the boat violates the city code on abandoned vessels and vehicles. She said she sent a notice to Pelletreau on Nov. 30 and received no response. She inspected the prop- erty on Jan. 3, but found no change in the status of the boat and sent Pelletreau a notice of violation on Jan. 4, giving him 30 days to come into compliance with the code. Pelletreau did not contact her during this time, she said, and she reinspected the boat again on Feb. 15, but found no change. The property was posted on Feb. 22 for a code violation and a certified letter was then mailed to Pelletreau. Rathvon said she never received the certified mail receipt, but upon inspection of the property prior to the March 13 board meeting, found the violation notice had been removed. "The.boat is in the same place and remains aban- doned and inoperable," she told the board. In the absence of Pelletreau from the March 13 hearing, the board quickly ruled unanimously that he St. Bernard pancake feed to be Sunday morning A pancake breakfast served by the men of the Holy Name Society will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 26, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Details are available at 778-4769. Ac i 1 6 6 2 ": "t ..-? was in violation of the'city code and gave him until March 20 to remove the abandoned vessel. If the prop- erty is "not brought into compliance" by that date, the board has the authority to assess a fine of up to $250 per day for each day the property is not in compliance with the code. The board will meet April 4 to determine if the boat 6-y immunity b r *. ve' Adultt *' - d3~ vy ^.' "' d' Towns Center VS.W WvQ1 hri* I-i~t~~UP 9D i -tB~~ ~. CA4 ~ia~' ia ~:~B ll~id (~s Cflhi~ R:4n; has been removed and if any fines are appropriate. In other business, the board learned that the English property on North Shore Drive was now in compliance regarding the maximum fence height code. The board also learned that CEB vice chairman Gordon Atkinson is moving to North Carolina in late April and will vacate his position. 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Islander Photo: Rick Catlin .,1 I A' I I t, I ; A i; ; a 1. 4- A. I j -i - TIE ISLANDER M MARCH 22. 2006 U A-9 'Chapter Two' opens Thursday night The Island Players theater is nearly sold out for "Chapter Two," but a few tickets are still available. . The play's special dress rehearsal performance . Tuesday benefited the American Cancer Society and the Islander Relay for Life team. The team will partici- pate in the big run/walk/campout at Coquina Beach in May, sponsored by the Manatee branch of the cancer 1 k.._--- ' society. X - Tickets for the preview were $10, while the regular run of the play will bring $15 per person. Tickets are '' available at the theater's box office, 10009 Gulf Drive,. ' Anna Maria, or by calling 77.8-5755. Box office hours '--- are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and one hour before performances. . "Chapter Two" has been called the best play by the best, certainly the most successful, playwright of the time, Neil Simon. It is about the growth of love amid confusion, two lonely people struggling to overcome their individual pasts to create a joint future based in good part on Simon's own life with wife Marsha Mason. -. Director is Phyllis Elfenbein, with her cast Gino -'... .; ::- -' Norman, Robin Rhodes, Rick Kopp and Racheal \ '"- . Steckel. Opening this week The performances will be at 8 p.m. weeknights, 2 Left to right, Robin Rhodes, Racheal Steckel, Rick Kopp and Gino Norman, form the cast of Neil Simon's p.m. Sunday, from March 23 to April 9. "Chapter Two," opening Thursday at Island Players in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Bradenton Beach WAVES committee looks for waterfront vision The Bradenton Beach WAVES committee is look- ing forward toward to development of a plan to enhance the city's waterfront. The group met last week with facilitator Dr. Thomas Taylor to develop the process with which it will proceed to enact the group's goals Waterfronts: Accessible, Viable and Environmentally Sound. Taylor was joined by Michael Conrad of the Florida Depart- ment of Community Affairs, the agency which oversees the two-year program. The group agreed to a set of programs that will involve a host of different groups to interact with the WAVES committee. The groups include a variety of state, regional and local agencies that have interests ranging from historical, cultural, business, tourism and other realms. Methods to inform the various interest groups, as well as citizens, were also discussed and agreed upon. There was also an agreement that the entire plan- ning process would be "consensus driven" and a scor- ing system will earmark the degree of consensus for the group. Most important, though, was tentative establish- ment of the beginnings of a "vision statement" for the program. That visioning process will be conducted later this year, and will include: Improving public access to the waterfront. Hazard mitigation plans to reduce vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters, such as derelict boat removal and stormwater-runoff reduction. Environmental and cultural protections to ear- mark ways to expand biological diversity of the waters around the city and beyond. Development and enhancement of environmental and heritage-based tourism and business. Calling All Artists auction to benefit the Manatee High school art program donate a select item of your work and join the fun April 14 at the reception and silent auction hosted by T- ", .---For- infoFoc ll, '8"-7978.' '----,. ". - --- S '. r;~i !FZ e~P ~ ~ :f S 1 , -- :. '-v_.o. _. ,__,+.. . 10-A N MARCH 22, 2006 TIIE ISLANDER Curves AT CURVES, WE'RE TAKING SHAPE! COME JOIN THE FUN! 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W. 798-9585 Tues-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT & ATM CARDS VACUUM 'EC FREE 139 95! ANTY! IE -^ 0 to pick iik wling hall. AYS A WEEK Value I i 482 TririSriinteLn ings Plaz - 4"M4181IM Read Across Manatee Each class at Anna Maria Elementary School had a guest from the community to read books to them. The visits were planned as a "Read Across Manatee" activity to instill the love of reading in students. Patti Bishop, pictured here, read "The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon" to Toni Lashway's class. Islander Photos. Diana Bogan ~- - -.4 Anna Maria Elementary School menu. Monday, March 27 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Bagel, Fruit Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or Ravioli, Breadstick, I Mixed Vegetables, Sliced Peaches, Juice Bar I Tuesday, March 28. Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cdreal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese or Trout Bites, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit Cocktail I Wednesday, March 29 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Hamburger Gravy on S Mashed Potatoes, Veggies with Dip, Sliced Pears I Thursday, March 30 I Breakfast: Pancakes with Apple Topping, Cereal, I Toast, Fruit I Lunch: Hot Dog or Taco Salad, Potato Smiles, Winter S Veggie Mix, Chilled Applesauce, Chocolate Chip I Chortles IFriday, March 31 Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Burrito, Corn, Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit Cup Juice and milk are served with every meal. Down with reading Read Across Manatee vol- unteer Win Bishop, gath- ered on the floor with Debbie Thomas' class for an interac- tive discussion about the book "Stone Soup." All schools in Manatee County celebrated read- ing with various activities March 17. L 7 *i I$j I 4. i~- * ~ I.JS 'A ,~V: I: I, I 0 iI Boxcar children Nancy Dunne reads from "The Boxcar Children" to second-grade students in Phyllis Omilak's class at Anna Maria Elementary School. Dunne's visit was part of Read Across Manatee, a program to get stu- , dents excited about i ,J. i f ' :-i- d I 1 -I s - l I -'I- - - - -I I I Guild honoring art Jenny Orlando is being honored by the Artists Guild of Anna Maria. Island as Art Student for March, and her works are on display in the gallery through the end of the month. The Southeast High School student's works have been exhibited in the Gamble Plantation Show, the Art Calling all artists, art lovers: The Islander newspaper is looking for a few good artists. There is but one requirement for the job at hand: The artist must be generous. Based on the success of previous year's events, many artists have already offered to participate in the fifth annual "For Art's Sake," a silent auction/benefit to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, on the sidewalk at the newspaper office in the Island Shopping Center. Proceeds will again benefit the Manatee High School art program, which will be much appreciated by Islander/teacher/artist Rob Reiber. Past events have provided more than $4,000, which Reiber said went toward the purchase of an art printing press. The public is encouraged to attend the outdoor auction and reception, hosted by its sponsor The Islander. Last year's roster of artists included Woody Can- dish, Rhea Chiles, Sue Curry, Joe Hutchinson, Linda Molto, Ines Norman, Carrie Price, Rob Reiber, Andre Renard, Richard Thomas, and Joan and Carl Voyles and many more. Reiber's students will also be contributing select art work for auction and displaying. their future "promise" in the arts, as well as assisting with the event. Donated works range from sculpture to original oil paintings to watercolors, prints, custom jewelry and photography, To offer artwork for auction, or for information on the event, call The Islander's event coordinator Carrie Price at 747-9397 or The Islander at 778-7978. Join us for art's sake it's all for the kids. 'How Many Gods?' question for Inquiring Minds Dr. Raymond Huntley,.associate professor of com- parative religions at Manatee Community College, will speak at a meeting and discussion of Inquiring Minds Tuesday, March 28. He will discuss "The God of the Jews, the God of Christians, the God of Islam How Many Gods?" at the session from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Inquiring Minds is an informal program under the All Islands Denominations, the organization of Anna Maria lslabd' cL'hi rhes Details may be obtained by callirig.778-4579.: . TIHE ISLANDER N MARCH 22, 2006 U A-ll v.A__ 1 _1 -d if ~C~~ n~ii~~3~ ~" EL 21 1 i t: ~ ~ola*p~i~h~ gj .r: I- -r~T~ :f~9ij~ -?. ~c~-,~. ; .r 5 has announced. She said her program will continue at the location, 26th Street and 53rd Avenue West, at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Saturday. The Holmes Beach resident has been teaching ballet here for six years, and is a volunteer instructor of "Mo's Mixed Movements" at 9 a.m. Friday at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Additional information is available at 779-1108. Rummage sale set Saturday at St. Bernard Church A rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Sponsored by the Women's Guild, it will include such items as jewelry, books, housewares, toys, cloth- ing, exercise equipment and more, said the guild. More information is available at 778-2508. "-'* -2 T J 3 men (20-70) 1 woman (55-65) 7:30 pm Sunday March 26 (Run date May 18-28) Carole Kleinberg, director 232-4123 Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria Artist joins Guild Midge Pippel with her artwork on display at the Artists Guild Gallery ofAnna Maria Island, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. She is a recently retired teacher and school superintendent from Mich- igan now living on the Island. She paints landscapes, floral and still life works in watercolors. Details are available at 778-6694. I~IC~ Honored ISlana ureams-- A Art teacher . Barbara Relocation 'Sale Tey lKn 30-40% OFF all items honored stu- Located at the corner of dent Jenyd Spring Avenue and Gulf Drive Orlando and Phyllis 778-4050 Cogan, direc- tor of the gal- lery qf the Artists Guild the ofAnna Stli T M iMaria Island. er ng j' *, anvil HANDCRAFTED WISHBONE EARRINGS .CE19 student for March STERLING $18 14K GOLD $84* Center's Summer High School Competition and the prices subject to change Village of the Arts Emerging Young Artist exhibition. She is a Visual and Performing Arts Academy stu- 5341 Gulf Drive / Holmes Beach, FL 34217 / (941)778-3636 dent, member of the school's art club and National Art On Anna Maria Island Honor Society. Her art teachers are Barbara Tapley- Kenney and Kathy Campbell. Dye dancing program finds new Island PlaIyers home on mainland OPEN AUDITIONS The "Dancing Through the Ages" adult ballet pro- gram, which originated on the Island, has found a new hnme at Allison's Dance Center in Rradentnn Mn Dve 1 IX ED E M OTIO NS 12-A M MARCH 22, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Obituaries Gilbert Theodore Bergquist Jr. Gilbert Theodore Bergquist Jr., 56, of Tallahassee, died March 13. Mr. Bergquist was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a graduate of Wheaton (Maryland) High School, Shepherd College in West Virginia, and received masters and doctorate degrees in government from Florida State University. He was the chief of the Bureau of Housing and Commu- nity Development for the Florida Department of Community Affairs, chief planning officer in charge of the Office of Plan- ning and Research for the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and for the last 10 years program administrator for the Program for Environmental Policy and Planning Systems, Institute of Science and Public Affairs, Florida State University. After 32 years of public service, he retired in April 2005. He enjoyed traveling and cooking, belonging to a gour- met club for more than 20 years. He was a strong supporter of the environment and enjoyed hiking, kayaking and photogra- phy. For the last six years, he was a volunteer in the Guardian Ad Litem Program, and coached Little League baseball and youth soccer teams. He was an avid FSU sports fan, attending virtually all home football games for 38 years. The family received friends March 17 in Tallahassee. A celebration of his life will also be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Advo- cates II, P.O. Box 3992, Tallahassee FL 32315, or 1,000 Friends of Florida, P.O. Box 5948, Tallahassee FL 32314. He is survived by wife of 37 years Constance Anne; sons Gilbert T. "Ted" III of Tampa and James Leigh "Jamie" of Tallahassee; father Gilbert T. "Gib" Sr. of Anna Maria; sister Deborah Bergquist Ross and husband Art of Columbia, Md.; half-sisters Laura of Little Rock, Ark., and Marisa of New York, N.Y.; and half-brother Kevin of Anna Maria. Edith 0. Headley Edith O. Headley, 85, of Anna Maria and formerly St. Paul, Minn., and Belmont, Mass., died March 3. Mrs. Headley's love of baseball brought her and her family to Anna Maria Island in 1950, and she became a resi- dent in 1999. Memorial services will be held in Massachusetts at a later date. She is survived by son Geoffrey of Houston, Texas; daughter Meredith Slavin of Anna Maria, owner of Antie Em's Laundry and Dry Cleaning in Holmes Beach; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Charles Theodore Huss Jr. Charles "Chuck" Theodore Huss Jr., 78, of Inverness and formerly Anna Maria, died March 10. SBorn in Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Huss moved to Manatee County from St. Petersburg in 1983, where he had lived for 50 years..He was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School. He was a retired auto body collision technician The scales of justice could bankrupt you! Rs our business liability insurance is here to protect you if you ate sued. But, as your assets grow, so should your protection. 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She'taught school for 25 years in Greenwood, S.C. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Leesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lake/Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares FL 32778. She is survived by sister Grace S. Atkins of Holmes Beach and Chelsea, Mich.; son J.M. Jr. ofYalaha, Fla.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. James Vernon Morgan James Vernon Morgan, 75, of Bradenton, died March 11. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Mr. Morgan was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He was executive vice president of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Bradenton Beach. He was Christian. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memo- rial contributions may be made to Beta Theta Pi "Men of Principle," 5134 Bonham Road, Oxford OH 45056, or to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude St., Boulder City NV 89005. He is survived by wife Sandra "Sandee"; daughters June of Penrose, Colo., and Ann Silver of Broomfield, Colo.; and five grandchildren. Helen Cole Stewart Helen Cole Stewart, 92, of Bradenton, died March 10. Born in Varnado, La., Mrs, Stewart moved to Mana- tee County in 1979. She graduated magnum cum laude -* with a degree in music from Loui- Ssiana State University. She entered -. the foreign service, U.S. Staue Depart- Sment, in 1947 and worked there for _I .26 years, living in part in Italy, Bel- grade, Germany, Morocco, Tuirkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and France. She loved music, reading and garden- Stewart ing. She was Baptist. m g W-4* A A SImprove the Quality of Your Life I \ OCarol Greer Siemaszko l B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych CERTIFIED COUNSELOR S, AND LIFE COACH 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL -i PASTOR -J STEPHEN KING Sunday 9:30am 779-1912 www.harveymemorial.org 300 CHURCH AVE. BRADENTON BEACH 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF BRIDGE ST. CLOCK TOWER There were no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by niece Victoria Freeman of Bradenton; nephew Kent Freeman of Dallas, Texas; great nephews Kent Freeman and Reid Freeman; and great-great nephew Connor Stewart Freeman. Earl W. Winslow Earl W. Winslow, 89, died March 16. Born in Mattawan, Mich., Mr. Winslow came to Mana- tee County from South Bend, Ind., in 1970. He was retired from Ace Auto Parts. He was a member of the Key Royale Club, the Elks and a former member of Kiwanis Club. Visitation was March 21 and a memorial services was held March 22 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 5420 Bay Center Drive, Tampa FL. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Manatee Avenue Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by daughters Carolyn Spangler of Tucson, Ariz., and Marcia Perry of North Palm Beach; daughter-in-law Ruth of Mishawaka, Ind.; brother Harry B. of Palm Beach Gardens; six grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. 'Stations of Cross' to be staged at St. Bernard Parishioners of St. Bernard Catholic Church will present a dramatic rendition of "The Living Stations of the Cross" on two Friday evenings during this Lenten season. The performances will be at 7 p.m. March 31 and April 7 at the St. Bernard Activity Center, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. They will be free of charge, with a free-will offering only. A church spokesperson said, "It is a dra- matic rendit io of the timeless' str\ of dhe pas- sion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, with costumed Biblical characters and music throughout the portrayal of this epic event." Further details may be obtained by calling 778-4769. 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Tom Wilcox of BDI said he anticipated an eight- to 12-month time frame to complete all of the roads, with Contamination being halted in Tidemark basin Holmes Beach Public Works Superintendent Joe Duennes said last week that efforts to halt the decontamination of the Tidemark boat basin are now under way. The Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion identified the contamination several years ago as originating from the tanks at the gas station at Marina and Gulf Drives, and was seeping into the city's drain- age system, which discharges into the basin. Duennes said the stationrecently installed 12 net- worked well points that will penetrate the water table beneath the station's pumps. The system creates a "dirty" air mass which is filtered before being vented back into the atmosphere. The process to clean the area could take up to two years, he said, and the DEP will monitor the project monthly. 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BDI will supervise all road projects with an on-site construction manager who will report directly to him, Wilcox added. BDI will keep the mayor and public works direc- tor informed of the progress of each road on at least a monthly basis, he said. The mayor will then provide a status report to the commission. Commissioners also passed a motion accepting the $263,000 bid from DeJonge Excavating Contractors of Venice for the Gladiolus/North Shore Drive drainage project. Although DeJonge was the low bid of the four received, the amount was $80,000 over what the city had budgeted for the project last September. Wilcox explained that the rapid increase in con- struction costs since September, along with the addi- tional engineering needed for the project, both contrib- uted to the overage. Commissioners agreed to transfer $80,000 of the $185,000 budgeted for debt service to cover the additional cost for that project as the city will only have two line-of- credit payments this fiscal year instead of the four that Mayor SueLynn had anticipated in the budget. The commission will hold the first reading of an ordi- nance amending the 2005-06 budget on March 23., Public pancake breakfast set A pancake breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Roser Memorial Commu- nity Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The event in the church fellowship hall will be open to the public, with $4 tickets available in advance at the church office or across the street at the thrift shop. Tickets will be $5 at the door of the breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee are on the menu. 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Commission will hear expansion plans next week The Holmes Beach City Commission will hold a public meeting March 28 on a request by Sean Murphy for an expansion of a non-conformity at 101 67th St., the Beach Inn Motel. The expansion would move the sliding-glass doors of each of the 14 units 13 feet toward a new lobby, expanding the rooms and allowing the bathrooms to be upgraded. The present internal courtyard would be converted to an enclosed, two-story lobby. A total of 2,885 square feet would be added to the property, of which 900 square feet would be lobby. The planning, commission recommended approval of the request by a 4-0 vote on Jan. 26. At the planning commission hearing, Building Official Bill Saunders said the request does not contra- vene the city codes or the comprehensive plan. No need to go street shopping ini New York City... 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Thursday, March 23, will see the opening reception for the Art Center Sarasota event at 5 p.m. at 707 N. Tamiami Trail, with the show there to run through April 15. Longboat's affair will have an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive. That show will through April 16. Members of each organization are invited to enter the other group's show, with the goal to "expand the reach of exposure for area artists." It is the first paired-show program for them. Jurying the shows will be Patton Hunter for Sarasota show, Anthony Hopkins Rice and Karen Haraminac the Longboat exhibit. Details may be obtained by calling either 383-2345 or 365-2032. 'Crisis in Santa's Workshop' seminar on Longboat Key Another seminar in the "Crisis in Santa's Workshop" series will be presented from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the office of the Longboat/Lido/St. Armands keys Chamber of Commerce, 6969 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Presenting the seminar will be Dr. Thomas Davenport of Manatee Community College. His presentation is designed to "get people to work together, take responsibility and focus on what needs to be done." Cost of the seminar is $49, and reservations may be made with the chamber at 383-2466. *) SUNSHINE TAX SERVICE 7830 Cortez Road (941) 761-8353 (Just West Of 75th St.) Bradenton, FL "Knob, Knob." "Who's there?" W4 461$^ -Mr. Conch, Ms. Seahorse, Mr. Starfish Mrs. Turtle is nesting! See our huge collection of cabinet hardware ... Homeless man arrested inside Key Royale residence Holmes Beach police arrested a homeless man inside a Key Royale residence Monday, March 13, . J~ ; B. Meei, -'- Meekins after he was discovered inside the home without permission. Calvin Meekins, 19, told police he was planning on sleep- ing inside the house in the 700 block of Key Royale Drive, but admitted he had not been given permission to enter the premises. He was unable to give police a permanent address. Meekins was arrested and charged with burglary. He was taken to the Manatee County Jail where he was held on $10,000 bond. According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office records, Meekins has been arrested twice before for burglary and once each for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of mari- juana, possession of cocaine and domestic battery. Sayin' goodbye After 12 years of service to the city of Holmes Beach as deputy city clerk, Angela Sain is moving on. Sain's last day of work was March 17. She is taking a posi- tion with the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court in the employer relations department. Although she will miss the Island staff she is looking forward to starting her new job later this month. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan 2005 SMALL BUSINEss PERSON OF THE YEAR Island Chiropraetic ent Dr r. Kathleen Goerg Now Offering Thai Massage! Lic# MA33390 778-0722 3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Visit our Web site: www.Islandchiro.com Don't worrq, Ma'am, he won't bug.9 eu nLfnry re! -vi /y"T^\I ~-- - "Tropical Bugs Need A Tropical Service" CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Beaches Bradenton Sarasota Parrish 778-1337 794-1005 365-2893 776-0779 Full Service Exterior and Interior Now Accepting Visa 3 and Mastercard a Island Pest Control Inc. SERVING THE ISLANDS ,MORE THAN 20 YEARS Sta.e CeniliertLcensed and Insured Locally owned and operated O0000000 00000000 Wednesday, March 22 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at The Vollmer Financial Group, 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Thursday, March 23 10 a.m. Heritage Days walking tour of Fogar- tyville departs from Lewis Park, 3100 block of First Avenue West, Bradenton. Information: 749-7165. 5 to 9 p.m. "Crisis in Santa's Workshop" at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Com- merce, 6950 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Infor- mation: 383-2466. Fee applies. 7p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 23rd Street and Avenue C, Bradenton Beach. Informa- tion: 778-1915. 8 p.m. Neil Simon's "Chapter Two" opens at the Island Players, Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: Friday, March 24 9 a.m. Nature walks at Desoto National Memo- rial, on the north end of 75th Street northwest, Braden- ton. Information: 722-4524. 11:30 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce presents "Flip Flop Fare" fashion show at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Braden- ton. Information: 778-1541. Fee applies. 6 to 9 p.m. Smooth Jazz with the Mike Macar- thur group at St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Information; 388-1554. 6 to 10 p.m. Bradenton Gecko Gala at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 747-0823. Fee applies. Saturday, March 25 8 to 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Roser Memo- rial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Nominations for Shining Star award being accepted Nominations for the annual Shining Star award to an outstanding hospitality industry employee are being sought by the sponsoring Longboat/Lido/St. Armands keys Chamber of Commerce. Deadline for nominations is April 14. The award will be presented at the annual Tourism Week luncheon May 18 at the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort. Details are available from the chamber at 383-2466. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. Box 265, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Quality Pet Sitting Reliable Property Services 761-7511 Bonded Insured INTERNATIONAL Information: 778-0414. Fee applies. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Boat Smart class at the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bra- denton. Information: 714-0449. Fee applies. 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Safe boating "The ABC course" at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, G.T. Bray Park, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 795-6189. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m.- Kiwanis Club meeting with guest Tom Vaught at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rummage sale at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2508. Sunday, March 26 8 to 11:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. Fee applies. 2 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra "Mozart Celebration" concert at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Tuesday, March 28 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. Noon Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island lunch meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 713-0042. 4 to 6 p.m. Inquiring Minds presents "The God of Jews, the God of Christians, the God of Islam - How Many Gods?" with Dr. Raymond Huntley at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4579. Wednesday, March 29 8 to 10 a.m. "Good Morning Longboat Key" pro- gram and blood drive at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce office, 6980 Gulf of SMexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Ongoing: "Many Faces, One Story" Manatee Heritage Days exhibition at Family Heritage House Museum, Mana- tee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through March 30. Information: 752-5319. Watercolors by "Lolly" Loretta Owens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through March 31. Russian artists of the Surikov Institute exhibit at Wallace Fine Art, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, through March 31. Information: 387-0746. "Shalom de Cuba: Lives of Cuban Jews" photo exhibit by Beth Reynolds at Manatee Community Col- lege fine art gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through April 6. Information: 752-5225.. "Chapter Two" at the Island Players, Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through April 9. Informa- Pr esen.s Op op are "ai, An Island Fashion Show andLuncheon 1 1:30afn-2pnm 1' Fri 1'' March 24 Ij Br.dentoi Courntr, Club S44(3 9th Ave W Braidenton Drawing, raffle and Chinese auction. P f:t ,Prize for best flip flops. S. Tickets are 25 INVESTIGATION Our firm is investigating an accident that occurred on Via de Luna in the early morning hours of August 4, 2002. The accident involved a pedestrian wVho was struck by a cement truck. If you have any information about this accident, please contact us: 850 441 4402 Kerrigan Estess Rankin McLeod& Thompson, LLP .ITTU( R N E S T LAW 400 E. Government Street Pensaiola. Florida 32502 .. .: i .Tij i .L' . ....'iqj ltiir n. n .a.: ^ '.. . .'- ""' :', ,: "r J' rJ I ^ -" : ivt." ,"" b 1*:1 r'l 4 .' 1 n [ i t j ii l ta i i 'y ,. ....'' "r ....r- .."J ,,,J.. ;" iu. ,. '-. i** ^.-'ijl' j .^ -'*(. i.; ; i .. *. u I i.' 1 I '. i. L *' 7yi >S 2- . THE ISLANDER M MARCH 22, 2006 U A-15 Friends to help Edna Busselle celebrate 90th birthday Family and friends have arranged a birth- day celebration for Edna Busselle's 90th birth- day Monday, March 27. It's open to all well- wishers, said Mary Seine, who has done much of the arranging. It will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. There will be refreshments, said Seine, and "your presence is your gift." She said Ms. Busselle still lives alone, drives when necessary, and "plays a fantastic game of bridge." Her two children will be here from the Midwest to help her celebrate. Originally from Memphis, she vacationed on the Island for many years before moving here permanently. Details may be obtained by calling Seine at 778-6082. tion: 778-5755. Fee applies. Upcoming: Heritage Days walking tour of downtown Braden- ton March 30. Florida West Coast Symphony at Neel Performing Arts Center March 31. Boat expo at the Sarasota-Bradenton Interna- tional Convention Center March 31. The Living Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard Catholic Church March 31. Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum and Tradi- tional Small Crafts Association water craft festival in Cortez March 31-April 2. Island Garden Tour April 1. Historic Belle Haven art show April 1. Village of the Arts Garden Walk April 1. SGuitarist Rex Willis at Bishop Planetarium, Bra- denton April 2. National Library Week April 2-8. Save the Date: Island Baptist Church Block Party April 8. Cortez Picnic April 8. Healthy Kids Day at the Manatee YMCA April 8. Earth Week at Mote Marine April 17-23. Kindergarten roundup at Anna Maria Elementary School April 19.. Turn to West Coast ll ' Air Conditioning H i & Heating, Inc. for technical e'-pertise. -. ,.-- customer satisfaction and Carrier systems that are second to none. * Family-owned and operated since 1972 * Factory-trained technicians * Residential and commercial * Ask about our 12 months same-as-cash financing* WEST COAST AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC 778-9622 5347 Gulf Drive, No. 4, Holmes Beach Business Center, Holmes Beach Cfl~. ~ jUc ~ l[l. .,11 1. :r~lr rip, lh fAAII,,F-. vomII In, 1.;IN f ;C F-In-IWINDMbn', I- ,-rF IdIuri Ill If I L r.l [ I. r I pr I. t, I j.p 1-1. 1 1 e. pw III I II n -111-1 !-- I Pj I klljat a C.F. -Lr I I rig ii m.lni A i rj I i L ma hd .II I P. rr FI[ .I , Unry.u.-U'Ll 11 I biird V. a .. I a 16-A M MAR'CII 22, 2 006 0 THIE ISLANDER Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City March 12, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island Manatee County Sheriff's Office Substation, found property. A person turned in a cell phone found on the Island. Bradenton Beach March 10, 500 block of Gulf Drive South, resist- ing arrest. A caller to 911 insisted a neighbor was "in critical condition" and "in danger of dying." Accord- ing to the report, when the officer arrived at the scene, the man allegedly in need of assistance appeared to be sleeping. When the officer attempted to speak with the man, the woman who had called kept interrupting and was asked to leave the room. She refused, became bel- ligerent and eventually pushed the officer, and she was arrested for obstruction. According to the report, the man in question told police he was sleeping, that he has no medical condition and has no idea why the woman called police. March 10, 119 Bridge St., Two Sides of Nature, theft. A clerk reported her purse was stolen from behind the counter. March 11, 200 Gulf Drive N., BeachHouse Restau- rant, theft. The restaurant manager reported a server had been allowed to go home early due to illness, but failed to make her "server drop" before leaving. The manager had been unable to reach the server by phone to retrieve the money owed the restaurant. March 13, 100 block of Seventh Street South, grand theft. A woman reported that her 1994 red Chevrolet Geo Tracker parked in front of her resi- dence was stolen. According to the report, the keys were left under the front seat and the doors had been left unlocked. March 13, 2600 block of Gulf Drive North, DUI. Amy Murray, 41, of Holmes Beach, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol when an officer responded to a car accident involving Murray. Accord- ing to the report, she was driving when she hit the rear end of another vehicle, causing damage to both. March 13, 1800 Gulf Drive S., Leffis Key, Coquina Beach, burglary. Two wallets were stolen from a vehi- cle. Holmes Beach March 10, 3000 block of Avenue F, theft. Two sets of golf clubs left in the back of a vehicle overnight were reportedly stolen. March 10, 5324 Gulf Drive, First National Bank, fraud. A woman reported that review of her bank state- ment revealed 10 unauthorized charges to her bank debit/credit card. The woman told police she had not lost her card recently, and that it has remained in her possession and she does not know how someone else was able to access her account through the ATM and make purchases. March 11, 700 block of Manatee Avenue, license. An officer stopped a vehicle that ran a red light. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license and charged with obstruction for giving a false name. March 11, 200 block of 68th Street, battery. A couple came to the station to report an incidence of road rage. According to the couple, the driver of an SUV approached their stopped vehicle and threatened them with a small baseball bat for cutting him off in traffic. According to the report, a passenger in the SUV alleg- edly struck the complainant, the driver, on the forehead with an open hand. March 12, 3007 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, disorderly intoxication. According to the report, an intoxicated male refused to leave and was causing a disturbance. The man was arrested. March 12, 700 block of Key Royale Drive, bur- glary. An officer was contacted by Longboat Key police regarding.a juvenile runaway believed to be hiding out in the city. The female juvenile was found at a home under construction. One of two males on the premises attempted to escape through the back door, but the offi- cer in pursuit caught him. He was found hiding under the deck of a nearby home and was arrested. He and the other male in the residence with the juvenile were charged with burglary of a structure. How many? Maureen Bald- win of Holmes Beach said as E she read her favorite newspa- per at the foot of California's 4 General Sher- man tree,. largest ..... living thing on earth, she won- dered how many newspaper pages could be pro- .. ..duced from a tree .this size. ACH 1b, (STPO 404404 "...the best little restaurant in florida" JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION Beard Invitation-September 2005 ZAGAT GUIDE: Best Food and Service in Florida Top Restaurants in America FLORIDA TREND: Golden Spoon Hall of Fame Eight Golden Spoons WINE SPECTATOR: Award of Excellence: 12 years 941-778-6444 6600 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island, Surfside www.beachbistro.com ~VtccT p:est ice Crclm 7 Ye.drs I)C Vt~: .1 .. t t-I N.O Ro3pw! AG C* 1 f .-fy .0'hyre .ki~c-! - Vanifae CstarJ teppedT with c amy Corpmel, Hot;, Fudge, Bu tta-Proasted ecops, n d whip M cherry eeVterrie5 FROZEN CUSTARD& EATERY 2881 Clark Road 4500 Manatee Ave. W. Sarasota, FL 34231 AND Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 929-7322 (941,) 750-6771 .,.. :.I THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22, 2006 N A-17 Kindergarten registration, immunization at AME Kindergarten registration for the 2006-07 school year will take place at Anna Maria Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 19. The Manatee County Health Department mobile immunization van will be at the school during registra- tion hours to provide free vaccinations for children of all ages. The following vaccines are mandatory for kinder- garten entry: Five doses of DPT, unless the fourth dose was given on or after the fourth birthday. Four doses of polio, unless the third dose was given on or after the third birthday. A second dose of measles vaccine, preferably measles/mumps/rubella, spaced at least one month apart with the first dose given on or after the first birth- day. Three doses of the hepatitis-B vaccine. One dose of Varivax, or a documented case of the chicken pox. To register students for kindergarten, parents should bring the child's birth certificate with an official seal, Social Security card, immunization record, proof of physical exam within the past year and proof of resi- dency. A school nurse will be available to review records and answer questions during the day. AME is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 708-5525. East meets west Anna Maria Elementary School third-graders sculpted a scaled-down version of the Great Wall of China out of sand at the Holmes Beach 47th Street beach access. The beach excavation was a grand finale to a class unit on China. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Helping hands AME third-grader Elena Huston, left, is assisted by classmate Maddy Driscoll and her dad, Allan Huston, in building a portion of the Great Wall of China on the beach. f Stone Crab Restaurant * "l--- ON THE BAY-END OF BROADWAY, N. LONGBOAT KEY COME MRY OUR NEW w AR w 4-6u fSEAFo, SMEs, I BAR MEWU (BAR NLY) ? si SPEC#IALS CHICKEN r PASTA I , Lu~w H seIPEcA 3:30 5:30 .FRESS NEi j . 11:3o.0-3:30PM Mw uG C nAs DA.R EVERYDAY SrwOE Au I Mu5I5ARGE CHLWDRwfS XL Wm oua=EsainEr Rv WOrsw s Mae 941-383-1 748 7 DAYS A WEEK 11:30AM 9:30PM The best news anywhere... I 'L 18-A U MARCH 22. 2006 U THE ISLANDER By Ric Catlin- By Rick Catlin .1$ 7-r /1 Former Gulf Drive Cafe owner Thomas Chipain is now a financial advisor with the investment firm of Morgan Stanley. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Island drive to financial planning Tom Chipain spent 25 years on Anna Maria Island as the owner of the highly successful Gulf Drive Cafe in Bradenton Beach, so he's well known to many Islanders. Now, after leaving the restaurant business, Tom has turned his attention to financial planning, something that started out as a "hobby" but has become his new career. "It was something I started to do part-time for my family," he said. "Grad- ually, I realized it was something I was interested in. I had a great 25 years on the Island, but the time came when I wanted to be in financial planning." He's done just that as he recently joined the staff of the investment firm of Morgan Stanley at 240 S. Pineapple Ave. in Sarasota. S"I like to say I've moved from serv- ing great food to people to serving people with great financial plans," he said. "I'm really looking forward to financial planning for new friends and all my old Island friends." To reach Tom, call 957-5570 or e-mail him at thomas.chipain@morganstanley.com Melissa has a million Melissa Murray of Bradenton knows that women love fashion acces- sories and she's launched a business to make it easier for women on the move to get updated with all the latest acces- sories. Her Million Wishes business brings the latest fashion accessory trends direct to women through in-home parties. "Today's busy woman doesn't have a lot of time to keep up with fashion, but she does want to be fashionable," said Melissa. That's where the in-home party that Melissa arranges comes in handy. Melissa brings an exclusive line of Jones Apparel Group's trend-setting jewelry, handbags and belts to the party. Jones is the parent company of Jones Melissa Murray with just a sample of items from the Million Wishes cat- alogue. Islander Photo: Courtesy M. Murray New York, Nine West, Enzo Angioline, Anne Klein and a number of other famous brands. "This is a fun, hassle-free shopping experience," exclaimed Melissa. "I'm U~I: lt'., : K 'c-c -s t WERE NOT JUST YOR GRANDADDY'S FISHING PIER The City Pier Restaurant WE'RE WHERE YOU'LL FIND.. THEFRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE BEST VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING n .. ..L C .: lrt r-L ' "Old Florida Origincai" An Anna Maria Island Landmark Est. 1952 Eat in Take out Tues-Thurs 11-8 Fri & Sat 11-9 Sun 12-8pm *.Closed Mon Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 www.floridasecrets.com Capalbo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET -$4.99 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.29 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm .Sunday noon-9 C : - 4 I a.p. BeLL f H compaNry iNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910. Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip" Call about our big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! 941-794-1249 - 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, FloridCf2" ftSifcf. ,, ^ Harry's is a winner Chef and owner Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens at 525 St. Judes Drive on Longboat Key was recently honored by Wine Enthusiast magazine with its 2005 Award of Dis- S tinction as one of North America's most wine-friendly restaurants. The award is based on the quality of the wines served, not just the size of the wine list. The .judges considered ser- vice, individuality, value and selection in its S* il award. Both Harry and son Hal, the general man- ager are Master Som- ; melliers. Islander Photo: : ... .'. Courtesy S. Christensen here to help today's busy woman update her look in the easiest way possible, with a new belt, handbag or piece of jewelry. With Million Wishes, you can be classic at 20 or trendy at 60." Million Wishes parties are held in homes where the hostess invites friends for a get-together in a relaxed setting to view Melissa's samples and catalogue. "I like to think I have a flair for fash- ion," said the smartly-dressed Melissa, "and I also think this is a rewarding way to meet new friends. I'm having a great time." Million Wishes accessories are sold only through independent style consul- tants, she said. For more information on Million Wishes or to arrange for a fashion show, call Melissa at 962-2334. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Long- boat Key ? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-winning staff member? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at news@ islander.org. THE ISLANDER U MAIRCI 22, 2000 M A-19 Turtle Moon here Sara Gafvert, left, has just opened the Turtle Moon boutique in the former U.S. Post Office building on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Mom Jane Gafvert was on hand for the opening. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Skaggs is 'five star' real estate agent Nicole Skaggs in Holmes Beach has been chosen by her real estate clients as a "Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent," as rated in.Sarasota magazine. Her selection will be printed in the July issue, the magazine has notified her. Fewer than 7 percent of all licensed real estate agents in the Sarasota-Manatee county area were chosen, said the magazine. Skaggs is'a licensed agent for A Paradise Realty in Holmes Beach. Some 19,000 recent home btlyers, mortgage lend- ers and.title companies were asked to vote on the area's agents. Details may be obtained by calling 778-4800. OLD IAIRU H SClINITZELHAUS lu The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Polk 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. Bay Drive Holmes Beach Smirnoff Vodka MANATEE COUNTY'S orbel Brandy $199e #1 INDEPEINDANT 99el BEVERAGE DEALER I T 'euw /Continental SBistro trees cAfcr \ aQy A'urnig%, 1 5-:3o aot te 6or 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5320 ... Chamber plans mini- calendar for 2007 The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, saying it is encouraged by the success of its Flip Flop cookbook, plans an expanded program for its calendar of events. It is starting to gather information of 2007 happenings to put on a base the size of a compact disc, in a plastic CD cover. It is asking Chamber members to provide information on open houses, special events, big sales, classes, book sales, art shows and so on. It also seeks photographs that may illus- trate a months' events. To meet printing schedules, it needs the informa- tion by April 1. Forms for submittals are available at the Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. O Restaurant & Dinner Show Wed. March 22 Don't miss this limited engagement. '' J Early Bird dinner show. $24 5' "Ruby & the Tomcat" Thursday March 23 Tribute to Patsy Cline. $2491 Dinner and Show Limited engagement. Fri. March 24 Sat. March 25 Brenda Miller as "The Divine Miss M Bette Midler" From Las Vegas Legends in Concert Wed. March 29 Early Bird Show. Frank Anthony "The Voice of Englebert" Dinner and show 1995 6713 14th St. W. (US 41) Bradenton . Call for reservations:' (941)- 751 .4800 Featured sale: This home at 108 Willow Ave., Anna Maria, sold August 2001 for $265,000 and March 2006for $800,000 for a 201 percent increase. The cost per square foot is $657. It was on the market for 69 days before the recent sale. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson Island real estate sales 6406 Gulf Drive, Unit 6, La Plage, Holmes Beach, a 2,132 sfla / 2,442 sfur 3bed/2bath condo built in 2003 was sold 02/28/06, Point South LLC to Island Paradise LLC for $1,800,000; list $1,990,000. 108 Willow Ave., Anna Maria, a 1,216 sfla / 1,831 sfur 2bed/2bath/lcar home built in 1947 on a 50x110 lot was sold 03/01/06, Snyder to Horvat for $800,000; list $825,000. 4225 Gulf Drive, Unit 106, Island Village, Holmes Beach, a 1,865 sfla / 2,302 sfur 3bed/2bath condo built in 1981 was sold 03/02/06, Rosche to Anderson for $588,000. 3705 E. Bay Drive, Unit 201, Sunbow Bay, Holmes Beach, a 917 sfla / 1,018 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1980 was sold 03/01/06, Lampman to Kistner for $307,500. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty ofAnna Maria, can be reached at (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. 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N I 2-B M MARCH 22, 2006 N THE ISLANDER Bug season may start early this year; heavy metal tales Florida's past two devastating hurricane seasons have done more than flatten houses, splinter trees and inundate islands the rampage also took a toll on marine life. Even some unlikely forms of marine life. Bowing to complaints from representatives of the state's commercial lobster trap fishery, members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider modifications to the harvesting season next month. The complaints stem from the setbacks to the industry caused by all the storms, both damage to the traps on land and the churning of the waters caused by all the hurricane winds and waves. The proposed solution is to open the season in July for commercial trappers, rather than the traditional August. July 15 versus Aug. 6, to be exact. The season runs through March 31. "Industry representatives believe they would have a better opportunity to reap the economic benefits stem- ming from early season lobster catch rates if they can launch the trap-fishing season earlier before the height of hurricane season," according to the FWC. The sport season for divers would not change, and would be July 26-27. "The Aug. 6 opening of the regular lobster fishing season for commercial divers, bully netters and recreational fishers would also remain unchanged," according to the FWC. The matter will be decided by the FWC in its April. 6 meeting in Tallahassee. Another crustacean tale A group of researchers have identified a new spe- cies of crustacean in the Pacific Ocean off Easter Island, a critter they're calling a "yeti crab" due to its white color and long hair. Yep, it's like the abominable snowman, but deep in the water, and it's unlike any other crab found to date. Discovered near a newfound hydrothermal vent, "It was huge," one scientist told the journal Nature; "It was 7, inches long, and eyeless and hairy. We all realized it was really dif- ferent, but we didn't have any specimens to compare it with, or DNA techniques on board to analyze it." The scientists eventually classed it as a new crab family, Kiwaidae, since Kiwais the goddess of shellfish in Poli nesian mythology. Thed gave the crab the proper name of Kiwa hirsute. "The function of crab's 'hairs,' which feel like toothbrush bristles, is Siill utnknov n," according to the journal, although some scientists "think they might be used to comb edible materials from water or mud. The hairs are almost like feathers. They have secondary and tertiary branches that facilitate all kinds of things stick- ing to them." . Don't expect to find theyeti crab on any menu soon, though: Since the critters hang out near hydro- thermal vents reeking with sulfur, researchers postulate that "they are probably not very tasty." Extinct woodpecker sighting debunked The thought-to-be-extinct ivory-billed woodpecker probably is still extinct, a noted bird\\ catcher and author has announced. The bird was sighted two years ago b. S_ Thanksforsaying "Isawitin i Thle Islander j[Ae.^ ,. ( FISHING LICENSE* LIVE & FROZEN BAIT TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS I *PENNV SHIMANO* ST CROIX L everything You Need for Florida Fishing FHILWND DI9CUIVAT; 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) q--1 By Paul Reoa~' -' t , a team of birders from Cornell Lab of Ornithology in the wilds of Arkansas. The birding world went wild when the blurry video was made public, since the last ivory bill was seen in 1944. Of course, there was controversy regarding the images. And since nobody else has seen the bird, which is/was the biggest of the woodpeckers found in the United States, despite lots of trips through the swamps of the Razorback State. Now, noted birder and author David A. Sibley has told the New York Times based on an article in the jour- nal Science, the bird looks to him like a pileated wood- pecker, a common bird that is even spotted on Anna Maria Island upon occasion. The pileated looks a lot like Woody Woodpecker, and is about the size of a big gull. The ivory bill is even bigger. "I think that this identification is wrong and I feel that I'm obligated to correct that," Sibley is quoted as saying about the ivory bill. It will be interesting to see what Congress has to say about the debate, since there is a bill floating through the halls there that would earmark up to $10 million for the bird's conservation and care. This seems to be-one story that isn't going to fly away any time soon. Metals becoming rare, too Intense construction throughout the world, specifi- cally China, has caused the price of raw materials to skyrocket as high as the skyscrapers that are being built. Steel, aluminum, iron anything metal is getting incredible prices on the commodities markets.. And thefts of those materials are getting pretty 'Snooty' TV star now, with his own show Snooty, the most famed of all manatees on the Gulf Coast, is about to become more famous.-He's starring in his own television show. A new. webcam has been installed in his tank at Parker Manatee Aquarium at the South Florida Museum, and can be accessed at www.southforidamuseum.org, Of-course, you can visit him personally any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SSaturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, at 201 10th St. SW., Bradenton. Admission is $13.75 for adults, $11.75 for seniors, $8.75 for children. Details are available at 746-4131. DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Cleaning Painting Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured BEN COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE Need your refunds early? We offer electronic filing. Da\ and evening appoint-ment- available. ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ~ OPEN YEAR ROUND We prepare indi. dual, 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 , ,;- j: ', ,',H -- "* 7:,;,;i :i,"i r,',aii, e -,pc(.9 ;4g : |.: '^.i.r-,, . . incredible, too, as people try to scrape together some big bucks from scrap metal. The latest hot market in the black-market metal trade appears to be beer kegs. In England last year, 250,000 kegs were taken out of circulation by thieves, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. The kegs are made of stainless steel, nickel and chrome, and are an easy target because they're easy to carry off. The story gets more weird, though. The metal market is so hot right now that hot-metal crooks are scarfing up any type of scrap metal they can lay their hands on, including road and bridge guard- rails. In Belgium, the main railway station has lost almost all of its 800 aluminum baggage carts. In Germany, thieves have levered up and hauled off 3 miles of railroad track. In Beijing, 25,000 manhole covers have disap- peared since the start of 2005. How much is all this bringing in, and how much of a demand is there for metal? An empty keg brought about $5 on the metal market afew years ago. Today, you can look to get up to $21. Since a new keg costs about $90, beer brewers are reeling at the added expense to make their bever- ages. That new-keg cost is about triple of what is was a few years ago, too. Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Perhaps we could put the following in the faith- based category of products, and I do hope that some- one will let me know if this thing actually does as claimed. A Salt Lake City manufacturer has come up with an outboard motor propeller guard that is manatee- friendly and more, they claim it also increases prop thrust more "get out of the hole" power. Man\ prop guards are despised by boaters because of the efficiency loss of their engines.if installed. And they say the guard disperses and reduces carbon monoxide levels that the engines spurt into the water. According to my buddy Bob Ardren; En\ iroProp makes a Suproguard that does all that good stuff. based on the company's Web site, enviroprop.com. I guess I'll buy into the manatee-friendly aspects; Since marine engines pump something like 180 times the carbon monoxide into the air and water as a car, due mostly to less stringent federal requirements. I guess I can bu\ into the green aspects of the prop guards. But I'd be recall interested in finding out about engine efficiency % ith something that has to produce some drag on the boat. I hope it works. Sandscript factoid You can tell the metal market is lucrative just by this little snippet: Groundskeepers at the Royal Johor Country Club in Malaysia last month discovered.that thieves had taken 12 of the aluminum cups out of the tees on the golf course, presumably to sell on the metal commodities market. UN LE PETE WANTS YOU DTO DRIVEE A CLEAN AR! 24-hour self-serve car wash /'O, Complete auto detailing Quick lube ; " AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MlAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED C.eri f ied Full Automotive Repiol 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 .* ,, -, gt.teqqre f,9 ulf apllpiiclqrivq], ., . & c;,L .. : .y t l :^ < ,. t ,- L Ik 4, 0, AL ^ ., .*~ *.. ..t r tb - .. . . . kb ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Iir &. .*,I CSSS &SS tS9C tSCC - I- I I I L L r ft 1.4 THE ISLANDER M MARCH 22, 2006 0 B-3 Whitebait here! And spring can't be far behind By Capt. Mike Heistand Harbinger of spring must be whitebait, as that tasty treat for hooking bigger fish is starting to appear near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and in the Manatee River. Backwater fishing for sheepshead remains terrific, and there are good reports of trout, snook and redfish coming in as well. Offshore action for grouper and snapper is superb. Mackerel are starting to show, a hoped-for indicator that the kingfish run this year willbe a good one. Here's a note for all the charter captains or other reporting locations: Go green, help the environment, and get a monofilament line recycle box. Keep Manatee Beautiful has a slew of the boxes, w which are ... well, boxes that are designed to hold mono line. When full, you can seal and send it off to Berkley Pure Fishing Co. in Iowa at no charge, I understand and the line is recycled into other prod- ucts. Mono line takes something like 600 years to disin- tegrate in the "wild," so recycling is the way to go to avoid killing the marine life we all love. Give Keep Manatee Beautiful a call at 795-8272 to get a box, or shoot an e-mail off to keep@manateebeautiful.com. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's getting his charters onto lots of sheeps- head, but they're doing even better with trout, redfish and an occasional shook on an artificial bait. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing "could not be better, with good reports of gag grouper to 15 pounds, mangrove snapper to 5 pounds, amber- jack to 50 pounds and, closer to shore, snapper to 4 pounds and sheepshead to 6 pounds." He added that there was a huge turnaround in the action in the past week spring fishing is finally here. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said he's seeing pompano, some mackerel and sheepshead to 4 pounds coming onto the dock. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said bait is starting to show up around the pier, and fishing is changing with mackerel catches, some snook and "tons" of sheepies being caught near the pilings. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said snook are starting to bite as the water finally starts to warm, and whitebait is starting to show around the Sun- shine Skyway Bridge and in the Manatee River. There are still lots of sheepshead being reeled in from almost any structure in the bays or out in the Gulf, he added. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said snook are hit- FRI & SAT NIGHT SNAPPER 6PM 8am-3pm "'c.. is. Sailing Daily Daily from Annie's S" a Bait & Tackle iwW.LAHIRIONI6RO Lunker of a linesider Bob Bragg, of Maryland, caught this 32-inch snook while fishing with Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams out of Holmes Beach. ting better and better as the water warms, but he's also putting his clients onto trout and sheepshead. He too is getting into the whitebait mode, with the shiners start- ing to show up in schools. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include sheepshead as the No. 1 fish of late, but there are still good and getting-better catches of trout and redfish from Palma Sola Bay, with better and better reports expected in the weeks ahead. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include some legal-size grouper from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge area, plus sheepshead and a few mackerel. There was also a catch of a 12-pound sheepie last week, which must be some sort of record in our area. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's putting his charters onto plenty of nice-sized snook up to 36 inches on whitebait fishing the seagrass flats and mangrove SCharter Boat "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out 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 USCG Licensed Snook" Trout Redfish *Tarpon Grouper" Cobra 941-704-6763 sumoti mefishing.com Capt Mark Howard Inshore/Nearshore USCG licensedilnsured areas. "Some large reds were found around the docks off Longboat Key," he said, "and we are looking for- ward to more sizzling action in the weeks to come." Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez said he took Anna Maria Island winter visitors Ray and Tom Schmitz and Karom Gurges out fishing last week and they "put the hammer down on some huge Spanish mackerel and juvenile kings." The group also did well in Palma Sola Bay, catching redfish and snook. "The big mackerel signaled the beginning of the annual run and, once again, they are. big, fat, and healthy," he added. "Look for this action to continue for a number of weeks and throw in some kings and cobia as well.' On my boat Magic, we are averaging more than 25 sheepshead per trip, plus some pompano, whiting, permit, flounder and a couple of redfish. Good luck and good fishing. - Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW LQ Mar 22 3:40 2.2 - Mar 23 12:53 -0.3 5:01 2.1 - Mar 24 2:07 -0.4 6:52 2.1 - Mar25 11:12 1.4 3:03 -0.5 8:18 2.1 1:55 1.2 Mar26 11:04 1.4 3:46 -0.4 9:31 2.1 3:07 0.9 Mar27 11:11 1.5 4:21 -0.3 10:33 2.1 4:05 0.5 Mar28 11:24 1.7 4:53 0.0 11:32 1.9 4:58 0.2 NMMar29 11:38 1.9 5:18 0.3 -- 5:47 -0.1 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later-lows 1:06 later A-A A EARLY RISER 7-8AM TUES-FRI$45+ taxREESFEE 8:04AM-12:52pM 60 + tax CART GET 3 FREE LOGO PINNACLE BALLS 1:00-2:00M $52 t GREE FEE CARTFEE 3O GREENS FEE AFTER 2:00PM $30+ tax CART CART CHARTER BOATJAN MARIE Laa,. captain.glenn@verizon. net 4-B U MARCH 22, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Duncan off to good start in Island Little League By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Duncan Real Estate batted around the order in the pivotal fifth inning to rally from a 6-4 deficit on the way to an 11-7 victory over WMFD on March 18 in Anna Maria Island Little League AAA action at the Longboat Key Recreational Center field. WMFD jumped out in front by a 1-0 score in the top of the first inning when Trevor Bystrom led off the game with a walk and proceeded to advance his way around the bases via a passed ball and a stolen base. He scored when a Blake Wilson pitch got past catcher Michael Dolan. Duncan Real Estate tied the score in the bottom half of the inning when Glenn Bower's grounder was mishandled for an error. He then advanced his way around the bases and scored on a passed ball to tie the game at 1-1. Duncan's pitcher, Wilson, plunked Daniel Pimental to lead off the second, but then proceeded to strike out the next three WMFD batters to end the inning. With one out in the bottom of the second, Connor Cloharty walked. Duncan teammate Dolan then sin- gled to right field. WMFD right-fielder Jerry Mayer attempted to throw out Dolan at first, but Dolan beat the throw. Cloharty aggressively attempted to make it to third, but WMFD first baseman Daniel Janisch threw him out at third for the second out of the inning. Then Dolan alertly moved up to second on the play and scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball.. Bystrom was again walked to lead off an inning and after a pair of passed balls, found himself at third with Jake Rappe at the plate. Rappe grounded out to first, scoring Bystrom to tie the game at 2-2. Walks by Price and Pimental sandwiched Janisch reaching on an error to load the bases, but Wilson got Carson Wooten looking at a called third strike to'escape any further damage. Duncan Real Estate scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the third when Shawn Conover lined a two- out single to right. Conover stole second in front of Wilson, whose single to right field got past the WMFD right-fielder, allowing Wilson to motor around the bases and score on a close play at the plate for a 4-2 Duncan lead. Patrick Edwards and Bystrom both walked to lead off the top of the fourth. Rappe followed with a single to right, scoring Edwards. Price followed with a blast over the right-field fence for a three-run home run and .-.. .. ..- ptfrt .1 rc "W'AwS -064'~ WMFD's Tommy Price didn't quite catch up to this fastball, but he did connect during the game on two other balls that he blasted over the right-field fence. Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy a 6-4 WMFD lead. Price held Duncan scoreless in his fourth and final inning, but Glenn Bower came on in relief for Duncan to start the fifth inning. After allowing a lead-off single to right by Pimental, Bower struck out the next three batters in succession to set up the big fifth inning for Duncan that saw them score seven runs. Bower started the rally with a single to center that turned into a triple thanks to an error. Walks by Conover, Wilson, Cloharty, Dolan and Caster were sandwiched around an Alex Burgess single. Bower - in his second at bat of the inning -ripped a bases- loaded double to drive in Caster, Dolan and Cloharty and make the score 11-6. Bower then closed the game out with an effective sixth inning, except for the laser that Price hit over Glenn Bower struck out four batters in two innings of relief work to earn the pitching win for Duncan Real Estate in their 11-7 victory over WMFD. the right-field fence to earn the pitching victory for Duncan. More AAA Little League action: Prior to the matchup with WMFD, Duncan Real Estate opened the Little League season on March 15 with a 6-5 victory over Morgan Stanley behind a 2-for-2 game from Alex Burgess that included a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Glenn Bower added a single and two runs scored for Dundan, which also received a pair of singles and one run scored from Blake.Wilson and one run from Connor Cloharty in the victory. 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Tli hIslander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org- Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4-B Conover combined to limit Morgan Stanley to only one hit while striking out eight batters. Morgan Stanley was led by Lee Bergeron, who managed the only clean hit when he singled to right in the third. Connor Field led Morgan Stanley with two runs scored, while Bergeron, Derek Allen and Martine Miller each scored single runs in the loss. Horseshoe news Adin Shank and Sam Samuels defeated the team of Herb Puryear and Dean Rowe 21-13 to win a three- team playoff and capture bragging rights at the Anna Maria City Hall pits on March 15. Samuels dramati- cally ended the championship match with a two-ringer "six pack." Shank and Samuels advanced to the finals by defeating the team of Ron Pepka and John John- son. In March 11 horseshoe action, six teams emerged with undefeated records from the 13 teams that started play, but the team of Leo Hutton and Rod Bussey came out on top. They defeated Bob Lee and Hank Huyghe 22-20 in the finals. 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 every at 1 p.m. Monday-Friday at Anna Maria City Hall. Anyone interested in playing, regardless of skill level, is invited to play. Key Royale golf news Jean Holmes fired a one-under-par 31 to win the Class AA women's low-net golf competition at the Key Royale Club on March 14. Cindi Mansour and Diane Miller tied for second with a pair of 33s, while Mari- lyn Thorton finished in fourth place with a 34. Joyce Brown, Gloria Doudera and Joyce Rieth tied for fifth with 35s. Marian Mulroy's incredible six-under 26 paced flight B and was eight shots ahead of second-place fin- ishers Margie Jacobs, Jane Winegarden and Meredith Slavin. Nell Bergstrom's even-par 32 earned her flight C bragging rights and put her three shots ahead of second- place finisher Pat Rice, while Markie Ksiazek finished in third with a 36. &E a W IE i." ; WIT... aJ:-''OF r'lb~ec* c~i0- 10 -mr R~lk ov a~a ~,,~~o~I, wvv~: Connor Cloharty slides into third base for his Duncan Real Estate team as WMFD's Daniel Pimental awaits the throw. REALTORS FLAMINGO CAY Newly renovated single family 3BR/2BA split plan, Jacuzzi bathtub, two-car garage, screened lanai overlooking pool and deep water canal. Large corner lot. $739,900 DUPLEX- One block to beach. 1BR/1BA each side, Remodeled 2004, $560,000. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker 545-9591 evenings. DUPLEX With boat dock 2BR/1BA each side corner lot. Designated boat dock access across street (with city approval). Current survey available. Sold as is. Right to irpei:l $694,900. Call Carmen Pedota, Realtor 284-2598 evenings. WATERFRONT CONDO 2BR/1.5BA Gulfside condo, updated, turnkey furnished, glass porch, detached carport. Complex has two pools, one heated. $629,000. Call Suzy Pieler, Realtor 447-1100 evenings. GREAT LOCATION 3BR/3BA Key West elevated home. Like new! Dining room, four-car garage, lanai, workshop, elevator, pool by 3/06. Views of Gulf and Intercoastal. $1,300,000 Call Mike Carleton, Realtor 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker 545-9591 evenings. 5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com J SGulf-Bay Realty SJesse Brisson ~Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 ONE BACK FROM BEACH: A 3BR/2BA Gulf view home on two platted lots. $2,200,000. Pending VALENCIA GARDEN: 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with golf course views and pool. $289,000. SANDY POINTE 2BR/2BA impeccably maintained condo with good rental history. Must see. $355,000. FEET TO THE BEACH: Spacious 2BR/2BA bath condo with pool and great rental history. $599,000. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: A 2BR/2.5BA, 1,500 sf condo with' pook $599,000. ....... ..... "..... ..... ........ ... Immaculate 2BR-2BA villa on a corner lot. Close to beaches, shopping and restaurants. Amenities include pool, shuffle board, putting green. Pool conveniently located close to your back door. Beautifully kept neighborhood. Available for $275,000. Call Piroska Planck 941-730-9667 piroska.planck@floridamoves.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. Just visiting Paradise? / ThIslander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. -Online edition: . .www.ila.ndeorg... March 28 March 30 March 30 March 31 April 4- April 4 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) March 31 6 p.m. April 1 9 a.m. April 1 10 a.m. IRE vs. M. Stanley IRE vs. Bark Bistro vs. M. Stanley B. Hills vs. Bistro Bistro vs. Bark IRE vs. B. Hills A&E vs. Harry's Harry's vs. Ross Dev. LPAC vs. Sandbar Flight D winner was Sally Mauer, who fired a 32 to finish ahead of Janet Stokes and Terry Westby, who both shot 35. Grace Sayles sank an approach shot on hole No. 3, while Marilyn Thorton's approach shot found the cup on No.4. Senior tennis for Special Olympics The fourth annual tennis fundraiser for seniors will be held Saturday, April 8, at the El Conquistador Rac- quet Club in Bradenton. The event, which is a fund- raiser for the Manatee County Special Olympics, will be followed by dinner at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar which is included in the $35 entry fee. For more information or to register, call JoAnne Driscoll at 778-9150. Anna Maria Island Little League standings Team -Won Lost AAA League (ages 9-12) Duncan 2 0 WMFD 0 1 M.Stanley 0 1 :ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT: Natural setting surrounds This 3BR/2BA home with open water views, boat: * dock, hot tub, steps to- ^* -" beach and turnkey furnished! Offered at $899,000. S 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. -, ~ - ; Deborah Thrasher ,A' ii .a" RE/MAX Excellence .(. 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The perfect family beach house!. www.betsyhills.com UI U _I- THE ISLANDER U MARCH 22, 2006 E B-5 Anna Maria Island Little League schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) March 27 6:30 p.m. Duncan vs. WMFD March 29 6:30 p.m. M. Stanley vs. WMFD April 1 10 a.m. M. Stanley vs. Duncan April 3 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. M. Stanley AA League (ages 8-10) March 28 5:30 p.m. B. Hills vs. Bark r.r I 6-B N MARCH 22. 2006 T THE ISLANDER S L A, N .rnBT~iff^ COFFEE TABLE WITH two end tables, $75. Tall bar table with two swivel chairs, $150. Stairmaster, $100. Call (941) 920-0518. PICKET FENCE: TREATED natural wood. 300 feet, three gates and posts. $250 or offer. (941) 779-2391. D-DAY ALLIED INVASION documentary LP. Authen- tic happenings as they unfolded. Excellent condition. $80. (941) 794-8177. HOSPITAL BED, EXCELLENT condition, $400. Sch- winn recumbent bicycle, like new, $100. (947) 778-4691 or (813) 545-4361. 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 toyour door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies avail- able at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. HONEYBELL. TANGELOS now ripe in January, on sale by the AMI Kiwanis Club. $31-$36 for a bushel. Shipped free anyplace in USA. Call to receive an order blank. (941) 761-8834 or go online WWW.annamariakiwanis.org. 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. GARAGE SALE: 9am-3pm Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26. Household stuff, jewelry. 508 65th St., Holmes Beach. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor S778-0455 .-- L . REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com $e & ave Reduced Reduced ~*;* IXW a 1~lr 02 AUDUBON DR. 1BR/1BA furnished, 03 SANDERLING CIR. 2BR/2BA villa, garage. 265 SPOONBILL LANDINGS 2BA/2BA villa, lakefront 06 ESTUARY DRIVE 2BR/2BA beautifully furnished 6 WATERSIDE LANE 2BR/2BA lakefront was $315,000 now $295,000 was $395,000 now $378,000. was $399,000 now $380,000 was $420,000 now $399,000 -was $459,000 now $399,000 ALL GOOD STUFF! 8am-noon Friday, March 24.214 83rd St., Holmes Beach. GARAGE SALE: 8am-2pm, Friday and Saturday, March 24-25. Fishing equipment, furniture, cars, boats, tools, nice bikes, etc. 5601 Flotilla Drive, behind library. GARAGES SALE: 9am Friday and Saturday, March 24-25. Crafts, chairs, kitchen items, patio furniture, etc. 308 67th St., Holmes Beach. SALE: 8am-lpm-Saturday, March 25. Antique Hoo- sier, corner hutch, oak pub table with four chairs and lots of great stuff. 12308 42nd Ave. W., Cortez. MOVING SALE: 7:30am-noon Thursday-Saturday, March 23 through 25. Butterfly plants, furniture, misc. No tools or antiques. 109 77th St., Holmes Beach. FLEA MARKET: 9am-4pm Saturday. Niki's Gifts and Islander Market Antiques parking lot. Lots of collect- ibles, furniture, jewelry, bric-a brac, books, fun stuff. 5351 Gulf Drive, next to Time Saver, Holmes Beach. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS and Antique Mall. Weekly spe- cials; all Depression glass 40 percent off, all sterling jewelry 40-70 percent off. All Michael Fish watercolor prints 50 percent off. Salvador Dali prints and sea- scapes in oils 40-50 percent off, collector spoons 50 percent off, select costume and vintage jewelry 50-80 percent off. There's more, stop in and browse. Open seven days 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729.5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. FOUND: FOUR KEYS on chain with yellow tag near Minnie's Beach Cafe/Holmes Beach Post Office. Claim at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. MISSING CANOE: 16-FOOT aluminum "Gruman" canoe. I.D. # 2051. Square stern for motor. Please call (941) 778-4588. Last seen in Leverock's area. 3704 6TH AVE HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA condo turnkey furnished. Steps to the beach, shopping, and great dining. Fenton Realty, Ben Guth, Realtor, S(941) 812-1236. Real Estate AgentsFor Today's MIrket i". ., ; ~: - CisT~tl' R~~~ 2820 NORTHWOOD WAY, SARASOTA Charming two story, 5BR/3.5BA log Cabin on a large wooded lot in a private cul-de-sac. $499,000. 2511 AVE. C, BRADENTON BEACH. Elevated duplex. 2BR/2BA and 3BR/2BA. One block to beach and two blocks to bay. All.offers considered. $699,000. mo'IVMW - 2871 WRENWOOD COURT, 5721 BENTGRASS DRIVE, #21.1, SARASOTA. '3BR/2BA former SARASOTA. 3BR/3BAtownhouse model home with many extras. with large attached one-car garage. Large lanai and pool area. Tranquil view and lush landscap- $429,000. ing. Pets welcome. $270,000. PrudentiallRalty Maggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1358 S Jo: 941-587-9156 n, EseAfI. . AnMbj f hdrraged : 9e41m 780 98ent 8 eaFE Ate Mattt . LOST: GREEN CHEEKED CONURE. Flew away from Haley's Motel. 8102 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Call (941) 778-5405 or (941) 720-1192. LOST: ALL BLACK Labrador/Terrier mix. Name is Roxie. Ran away Saturday, March 11 in Holmes Beach. Please call, (941) 526-6641. KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visit www.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. BINGO WEEKLY: "Smoke-free" at Annie Silver Com- munity Center, 23rd Street at Avenue C,.Bradenton Beach, Thursdays at 7 p.m. All welcome. Refresh- ments, prizes. Information: (941) 778-1915. ANGIE ADKINS, former owner Angie's Hair Styling now at Hair It Is Salon, 8108 Cortez Road W. (941) 761-8410, or evenings, (941) 792-7044. FREE HOUSESITTING: RETIRED Christian couple with much experience available anytime. References furnished. (770) 832-7319. REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restau- rant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person- alized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. Iiden Lake Condo 7. 4 1: 3. :' M :':: '- .' B I I ]I ,.t,i.j, lRiljl, ......~. ~ .. .. - Brand new! Move in now! No long construction wait. Beautifully appointed large 2BR on lake hear pool. $347,000. Call Bobye Chasey, Chasey Realty. 941-713-1277 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker SKimberly Roehl, P.A. 941 447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities r 100-FOOT CANAL FRONTAGE: Home featsuretileroofpor- ,,rs, updated SIlicrr covered ; pal,, rii, 1 wet-bar -... arej. do::,10,0001b lIf rni no bridges S I Ta mpa Bay. 'i ^- ^ s ---- CHARMING BEACH BUNGALOW: C:mn. MOTIVATED SELLER: Ellat jedBR, S .A pletely updated 2BR/2BA duplex. Turnkey villa with enclosed garage and workshop with everything new! Terrific location, only area. Onlytwo blocks to beach. Bring all one block to the beach. $679,000. offers! $379,000. ..;, | NEW PRICE fjW i .. .- F- OUTSTANDINGBAYWATERFRONT:Capturng GULFWATCHCONDO. iuririrl.,uii,,'.rne.i expansivebayviewsthisimpeccablyrenovated light and open end unit with all the extras. Key Royale homeoffers2653 sf of living area. Ready for your enjoyment. Pool .and Dock and 10,0001b lift. $2,299,000. deeded beach access. $469,000. www.michaelsaunders.com ,,. imqeipqrlyRpoehl@mijcagelsapp,dde.r,s,o ,, * .VT~A'artf84.t^ U I THE ISLANDER N MARCH 22, 2006 N B-7 I D -R 4S S IFIEDS 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. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head,new batteries, stereo and much more! $8,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565. WANTED TO BUY: Deeded boat slip on Anna Maria Island, deep or shallow. Please call, (941) 778-2581. 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: 90-hp Mercury. Lots of extras. Call (941) 792-0902. 16-FOOT WINDMILL Fiberglas sailboat with trailer. $925. (941) 778-5217. SEARAY: 1999 210 Sundeck. 5.0 liter, electronic fuel injection, V-8, 244 hours. Excellent condition. $17,500. (941) 795-7012. 2005 19.8 DLX Carolina Skiff, center console. 140-hp 2005 Tohatsu (8 hours). Road King trailer, many extras. $14,850. (941) 795-0424. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fish- ing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. FISH FOR REDFISH, InshoreSlam.com. Capt. bait and tackle included. 477-7657. Snook and trout with Jim Savaglio. License, (941) 238-7597 or (813) GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE: Mowing, weedeating, etc. Full or part time welcome. Drug-free workplace. Call John, (941) 778-4598. WAITER, CHEF, DISHWASHER with experience in Italian food. 5610, Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. (941) 383-0013. SEEKING PART-TIME individual for laundry and exterior grounds maintenance at Tropical Isle Inn. Please call Preston at (941) 778-1237. PART-TIME HELP wanted for small resort motel on Anna Maria. Call evenings, (941) 778-4206. SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED: Apply in person, ask for Ted. West Marine. 3323 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. GROUNDS POSITION FOR condo on Longboat Key. Full time with benefits. Call (941) 383-3571 for inter- view. SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER needs certified teachers for part-time tutoring. Please, call (941) 795-1246. HOUSEKEEPER OR LAUNDRY room assistant: 10-30 hours per week. Weekends required. No smok- ers. Apply in person at Haley's Motel or call (941) 778-5405. PART-TIME SALES: SELL ads on commission for worthy cause, Anna Maria Island Chorus and Orchestra. Call (941) 778-1716. FREE EXERCISE: FITNESS tech needed for Island Curves. Will train. Need energetic multi-tasker, posi- tive attitude required. 7am to 12:30pm Monday-Fri- day. (941) 779-2878. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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 suc- ceed, fax or e-mail a letter and/or resume to (941) 778-9392, sales@ isla0nder.org. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953. BUSY BISTRO hiring full-or part-time servers for lunch and dinner. Prep person and dishwasher. Apply to Chef Damon, Wednesday-Saturday, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. 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 His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. BEER/WINE SALES: Ideal for owner/operator. Bra- denton Beach. $99,900. Sam Watkins, Coldwell Banker. (941) 321-8323. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and inter- mediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First aid- 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. SECLUDED WATERFRONT PARADISE! Nestled in th- heart of Tampa Bar is a ualerfront paradise that h/is an active resort liJestyle second to none on the Gulf Coast of Florida. . !- :-.-* "- J. A,, -,'1-_i ; -~~~tEEmmIblljb~:T THE i HEART OF TAMPA BAY.-. i! i%':u 'e bern I i ,lok u, I-" irtr.:ni n flonLd.i o.rfni-. nrr) Ih II : i:ci'lrlli I,, :jil; J, l il ),101 r u: I,',[,i j h':,ui: lirn. iil erra (elia Ba (ountr) Cllb i.L)cltJ ULI u' -'r. P.ilh.TII.., rli:'nd.l-,.- i di h i.lc; ,:.I Sierra Cua Ba) bctvcen barjLsot1 and St. P.taerzbirg- We provide the perfect starting point to explore and experience all the sights and activities that the Sun-Coast of Florida has to offer! * Spectacular Waterfront Residences * Gated Community on Terra Ceia Bay * Panoramic Views of Terra Ceia Bay, Tampa Bay & the Gulf of Mexico * 18-Hole Golf Course Tennis Facility ,. 500' Fishing Pier & Nature Boardwalk * 30,000 sq ft Club House Featuring Seagrape Restaurant * Complete Fitness Facilities & Programs 7I rw>1 U., Only 20 minutes South of It.Petersburg and 20 minutes ,Aorth of Sarasota you can .ec the Skt ua from your balcony! SM 5 $475,000 TORTUGA WN $339,900 GCLU BAMBOO 1 SOUTH In noe producing ohdos with dired Gulf views In a lpWios. Totally renovled in 2005. Aflordable Island utiits S j 'l Wellappointed unifscome turneyfumished indcdiig fuylleipped permilltig siglilly renttis,- with an .o-site felljol kitchens. Invest this nature lovers paradise ustin ime n for f emnt offi. Heated pool and deede.d-beach- access. Pei fct S(omplex offerigreolrenlpTlogrom, .weekend gelqwoyl CfI"ommI II m .. .... .-'- ^'*" ^ ''" ^' ^ T 1^ ""^ 1" ^ ..... .... ..M' ^ -- iat_ o *:T*-*^ PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING AVAILABLE BAY POINTE UNITS AVAILABLE STARTING IN THE $400's T/f"IPA E'IA BAY CtQ N [f-&CLUB 941-721-6280 I 5. a ;.- - frf i J l h atinon'in 2003,'idud- $495,000 ai d$4199,90;- .CUl BABOO SO H ! Ing h6Awir. furniture Extensverenovations completed in.2005,. be- Gulffront us. Spackoge Gret invest- oDffersxltrior covered porchs overlooking thkeeatedi poot anld Bi n 7entrdopportunity the gIrgeous Gulf oasunseh Nightly renrfols permitted .fi maximum oienti--. 'R S RT, SEST . $419,999- RUNAWAY BAY 4030 Gl f Mexico Drive 2BR/2BA vocan, easy 1t showmto d ready for a new owner All new carpel and tile Both batIhoons have benbeauifullly updated. Brand Longb at ey F 342 new furniture In every room has never been used Wonderful lake view with shoring foantab e sa outdoors in. ~a into the pool and poth to deeded . Terra Cela Bay's Newest Addition BAY CLUB Condominium AY CLUBR Located 1) tween Sarasota and St. Petersbun, in Palmetto in the Terra Ceia Bav Countn' Club Go West on 23rd Street, off of Business 41 to T7FT"rCMTr'.MTOUI1trV ClUb entrance 1 2802 CeiL Bay BINA 9 Sales center open daily in [lie dt'llbouse I 8-B 0 MARCH 22, 2006 M THE ISLANDER n^^ 1EBE ^^E RH 1110EB EJ ENSUREYOUR CHILD'S safety while you relax. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. Responsible, reliable and experienced 10th grader with a love for children. Red Cross Babysitting and First Aid certifications. 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. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE: 42 years experience, area references. No lifting. (941) 746-9246. Leave message. ADULT CARE IN my home. If you have any health care needs, call (813) 770-0967.. Veterans included. No agencies, please. Licensed. Valrico area. MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com- puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements: Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. (941) 779-9320 www.anislandplace.com 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria ANISH STYLE 3BR22BA near the GULFFRONT Condo 2BRi28A airy acn' Brand new interior wnh and spacious! Miles ot while sand i rnkey furnished! $699,000. Call nished! $795.000 Call Sue Carlsor, e Carlson. 720-2242 720-2242 BEACH COTTAGE Cor'mpletelA rearini- r;,l0P' I1BR IBB turnw e,'lur- nizrvd. %rjij r 'dr'.r Ecrji Deal Ire rPrionr ac roc IE 1l- lmme Dejcl P'' 29. 000 Can Sup Carison NEARBEANPOINTJusiepslo the beacnl Immacultre, newly tied and updaled 2BR,2BA home with screened lanai. w1ith glimp oleoitaw1-.r! Tumrkeyftmishid, Ilaegrag eandwortshopare3a $849.o00 Call Sue Carson, 720-2242 tL-^-: KEY ROYALE CANAIFRONT One ')t InC Iov,~.I prrledr 1<1', Rlr,',le o.ral l rrm s' Trr 2?PF.-12 56A ha: an oPen flooir plan rev d' .. arid rooni "ra pool' VL495 I000'Call SliE Carl .u,, -.20-2212 ANNAMARIACANALFRONT2BR'2BA. Boaters' delight Beautiful canalfronl setting with sweeping wood ceilings and bambo floors! Extra large lol, privacy galore! $999,000 Call Lrry Hinds. 178-8168 CUTE DUPLEX vrr i BRiBA earn SUNBOW BAY BR ?BA iujrrlin, ;.ld~ ~ jr, jrj j 0,5al-ri ajild lurnjshEiJ bil3h h wi l jllliil wjith a: j' rnpo r.l.~ uew'Iin,) pir tipaed youij Bi'/ er-ljrw le Ia t $2-9ci 0:1 ui o d i Clfa lu O'.'.r,'t11) c ia 3 '$e1''iJ oj ,:.r )ouilhmr r 6 V-151 j 11.13 0 14f'l,3ij D ,i' A 41'.1 1 *7S56 7itv PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire- less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, (941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air condi- tioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage dis- posal, other household items. Honest, dependable. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. MR. BIL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm bandy to have around." (941) 778-4561. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solv- ing for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, (941) 778-3455, or cell (941) 720-4152. CUCCIO TILE AND handyman services. Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137. ABOUT GROUT: CLEANING, sealing, staining (paint- ing of grout), tile and grout repair, caulking of showers/ kitchen. Bonded and insured. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128. INCOME TAX SERVICE: Individuals and small busi- nesses. We also do all states. Contact Pat at Kenney Tax Service. (941) 761-8156. COMPUTER SERVICE SPECIALIST: Repair, upgrade, install, data recovery. Virus/spyware removal, wireless networking, beginner/advanced. Call Gene, (941) 383-7861. SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional clean- ing and decorating island references available. For unbeatable service, call 798-9484. S &Pr-udential Palms Realty M MAticChelle MVkusto Reallor Fine Homes Specialist 941-809-3714 www.michellemuslo.com PFesidenl's Circle Recrplent BAYWATCH: BRADENTON BEACH 1301 N. Boy Drive. Direct bayfronl, 2BR/2BA, 1,079 sf, nicely furnished S524.900. PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON , .- . _. LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDG * WUa~41i * ,*4,* **aA 920 Waterside Lane- Lakefronlvilla, 2BR/2BA. I 132 sf, breathtaking sunsets, turnkey fur. nished. S399.000. 827 Waterside Lane. Villa. 2BR/2BA. 1,069sf, new furnishings, remod- eled from lop lo borlom S475,000. E: SARASOTA 230 Londonderry Drive Lakefron home, 3BR,'3BA 2.338 f. dining room. den, Ihree car garage S529.900. . 9 p 9 ... r ":. t4.~ t.?,p~4'4' 4r_ iKt k~s ~.4# ~ .t.,r r, rtt ~ ~~!aa, 7),rj $$k .*)9%S. J -~.t..l Ct 91 tj ISLAND HOUSE CLEANING and interior repairs. Honest and dependable. References. Call (941) 778-9585. GET "MOORE" FOR your money: Tree and land maintenance. Garage, shed, estate cleanup. Lew, (941) 755-5559. Serving the Island for eight years. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 758-0395. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refriger- ation. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, (941) 795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appoint- ment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CLEANING COUPLE: A few open slots for offices, condos, houses, etc. We do errands and hurricane checks also. Honest and dependable. (941) 448-7119. SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Handyman service, also housesitting and maintenance when you're out of town. (941) 538-0664. 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. :fr`F`9 Mana -a-S". LLC 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941.387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com q1 RFIiiiil,(E1FirFiK VE A (Ph11 NEW LISTING Ocean Park Terrace Condo. 2700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA Great Gulf Views! Asking $850,000. NEW LISTING 4BR/3BA Home with mother-in-law apartment. 716 N Shore Drive: Priced Right at $675,000. ADJOINING PLATTED LOT 716 N Shore. Offered at. $475,000. VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD & REEL 607 N Bay Boulevard. 2BR/2BA home. Reduced to $659,900. ANNA MARIA 5BR/2BA Duplex, 760 Jacaranda Listed at$710,000 HOME WITH BOAT DOCK 229 85th St, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA. Offered at $659,900 NORTH END DUPLEX 711 North Bay Boulevard. 4BR/2BA. Priced to sell at $647,000. GREAT LOCATION Great beach access! Anna Maria Village 208 Palmetto Ave. Reduced to $699,000. ATTENTION WATERFRONT INVESTORS 1.3 acres with direct access to Terra Ceia Bay and over 355 feet on the water. Asking price $1,400,000: i .', SERV.INGTHE'AREA SlhlNE~ fP~d LS-' tiS 1-0-0-96 4-7820 SP be ME CO cur Su N i "I~q~ 1 iv vl-:1-- - ~;.i nc~ I I ., i' ''~'? :''$.:.L:'~;.' i::'~)~I!\J;-: THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22, 2006 0 B-9 S LN A 9L S F ED CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING:Top quality lawn and land- scape maintenance. Now acceptingnew accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. 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 Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. .. .?........ .. A: AMY GORDAN REALTOR \* Dedicated to service SExperlise in renovation and reriabililiaon .properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. S- The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! S741 1" 1': -A 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. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. 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, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor 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. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years expe- rience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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, trir, cabinets, paint- ing, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. CARL V. 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. RANDY'S REMODELING: WINDOWS, door, insu- lation, drywall, interior, carpentry, finishing, texture. (941) 320-2506. 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. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly. 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. * Pay oft taxes * Refinance with large cash outs * Lower your monthly payment * Featuring optional fast track/ bi-weekly payments * Fast and inexpensive * Foreign Nationals no credit required * Featuring stated and no-doc loans Let me help you with a low rate monthly payment new mortgage. Take advantage of your home's equity before prices fall and you lose it! Bobby Edington bob rstequtyn. 94,1-74. 4-6906II I L-. : AL I 1. r I I' i ': l i .l ,Il.:.- i Ij i Y 1: IN l .. r. 10-B U MARCH 22, 2006 T THE ISLANDER pCa r-l~Si MINIM9 61C *47~ LL a > .4 4- C.. 477 a CL ba t U) c o "'7 -' .. 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Phu,.,- n Y '; - OWNERS Contact Judy Karkhoff for Professional Property Management Services 401 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach 941-778-7777 or . B ] 866-266-9911 ifs tream www.gulfstreamfrst.com urnusream ( .9 COTTAGE OR CAPPUC NO Il.AC(ili IONT OR BREAII'.T .... S LETI. US I I1. P YOU K 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria e[ (941) 779-0034 -] -l- ~iIb " 7. W r U) j< 4:, F," -I ai ~ H IHmI $4A .4 Aa -b o .4' ~ a P hb a d~ ~C is" ._. . - .- 4-4 i~E ~ *- ~~,, THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22. 2006 E B-11 I -' 0 V ; ; .. ""' - .ri %-. ;, .. HOME OF THE MANGO-MACADAMIA ENCRUSTED GROUPER F .REES t . S or a piece ot Key Lime Pie wih any two regular priced dinners, with thisad. S -Open Day -- L .-. : E\ver& dag; 4-6 pin Buy one entrere gelr ,,rr ,n entr.- ei Where the locals and the stars love to dine! 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WI -0U K a a On a 36Catamiar n' Daily Ie orna resfrom lhe Se1tind Shuck lMariAa K to o. 2 w4t- n.: w..r iamaIdflndsailing.lcum SDma lph. Sls , -Snset Sails; , Egmont KEy - I: Check out our new, chic dining area and wine bar! 5406,Marinar Drive Holmes Beach. 77-53620 5 OUT OF 4 PEOPLE SHOP AT GINNY'S at Ginny's and Jane E's at the old IGA Ginny's vintage furnishings with 3 a coastal-living F flair and - 0 M ani r. 4R~aJihna ie E's, -Internet cafe and bakery ]ultf [lI ., Alrna, Mala 7', 31 l r7 74 8i I i. 7 i, ? 11 S .. ca ni;', ] i in"rgny'* A i-' qu.es a"-? Ar - 1 s,. ,60 trm 'r:-r-w. HoUi .Lt ba- 5 Open '7 d' :0 : .: i n ':'9.-1? 3 NV 00 - . N a uO L 'E N.U I QLT 4 % 2 4 LO mr LM Il Or Z0 ojn a C. rn t o r ) C I -) ?C - A lho jinD 1. _ S-LL,', O mm ui air ici if- i r i Tro r- ;W jas a 12-B S MARCH 22, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER .IA S L AN WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201. BEACH LIVING: SEASONAL, Furnished one room efficiency. Utilities included. Gulf views and large decks. (941) 505-1962. ANNUAL RENTAL: Perico Bay Club; 2BR/2BA villa with garage, small pet OK. Heated pool, tennis, gated community. $1,200/month. Hidden Lakes; 3BR/2BA condo, all new, pool, small pet OK. $1,400/month. Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com. SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus. 1BR/1BA, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA, $1,400/month. Nonsmok- ing, clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (775) 825-9492 or (775) 338-9492. otuohy@prodigy.net.. 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. Seasonal,$1,100/month. Annual, $750/month, includes cable. (863) 688-3524 or (863) 608-1833. E-mail: chickenplucker@webtv.net. MARTINIQUE: ANNA MARIA Island. 2BR/2BA beau- tifully decorated condo. Lanai overlooking ocean, all amenities. Available December through April, two- month minimum. (423) 884-2598. 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. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex-$1,100/month. (941) 725-0578 or.(941) 794-2912. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Waterfront mobile resort. Steps to beach. Nice 1 BR/1 BA. April $950. May-Sep- tember $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. 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. BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA home located four houses down form beach! Free trolley picks up at end of block. Available by the week. Adja- cent two-bedroom apartment also available first half of March. Call (616) 225-1589. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month mini- mum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. 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. HOME ON TROPICAL Anna Maria Island, Fla:, Novem- ber 2006 through April 2007. Lovely 2BR/1BA 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. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach. Three-month mini- mum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 1BR $1,500/month. (941) 752-1737. 1BR, LARGE APARTMENT. Water view, nonsmoking, no pets. $475/week. (941) 779-0420. 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. 600-SF OFFICE with rest room. $500/month. 8799 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Call (800) 952-1206. PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH shared dock, Old Florida- style 2BR/1BA, screened porch, deck, fenced yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Weekly, monthly. Special rate April 1, 2006. (941) 485-1874. ANNA MARIA: 2006-07 season. Attractive 2BR/1BA house. Also remodeled 3BR/2BA house. 150 feet tb the beach. (941) 778-7933. 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. HOUSE FOR RENT: 2BR/1BA across from Gulf. Newly redone. A tranquil artist retreat. $1;175/month. (941) 753-8866.102 Fourth St., S. Bradenton Beach. WATER VIEW: Sandpiper, 55-Plus, 2BR/1BA, remod- eled, furnished, covered parking.. Annual $650/month. First, last. Vacation, $1,000, plus tax or $300/week. Deposit. Turnkey. Available April 1. (941) 545-8923 or (941.) 778-9504. ANNUAL AVAILABLE APRIL 1: 2BR/2BA villa, Holmes Beach. Bayfront, fishing dock. No pets, no smoking. $1,100/month. (941) 224-6521. STEPS TO THE beach: Large 3BR/2BR, plus den, townhouse in Holmes Beach. Pool, laundry, beauti- ful and quiet surroundings. $1,800/monthly/annual lease. Call today, (941) 447-6278. VALR'CO AREA: INCLUDES washer and dryer, near shopping area. $500-600/month. (831) 770-0967. MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES SS G,. POPULAR NORTH BEACH VILLAGE with. S_, II i--- 'is unique park-like setting- Sand open airy floor plan. Two-car attached garage With large utility room.Two ; : decks, plus nice screened .l ; j porcr. Unit #52 turnkey furnished. Offered at .-.- ." $645,000. MLS# 516601. we r www.flrealtour.com/ S i 110905625/vtour/index.html For Expert Advice On Island Properties CALL THE ISLANDERS ACROSS FROM SENSATIONAL BEACH rajvn,. Iir.n ar, r.1via3e l:oc.tion foryears to come. This 3BR townhouse with an easy care design offers triple sky-light living area with soaring ceilings, labor-saving kitchen, liberally-sized closets, inviting master suite and lazy loft upstairs, creatively sized two-car attached garage with 150 sf work area and a j80 sr fle room Grjb a rjre find in Island Village' Reduced to $649 000 Jim D'Ale,-si,,. 19-111 37-0606 R E R ESTATE INC. Ji345n PlaceEst*radnt BL^^BILI^ 44 p~; ' AlU UCHRIS & JOHN 941-778-6066 CH"M'riJrr- T. S&"A'.r,0 JiHr!J ,.sr J,/JI HI:U. LI'.H'; 0 I ISLAND REAL ESTATE or ARINA DR HOLME BD.IA.H 6101 MARINA DR HOLMEi BEACH CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 IP_ "I. DEEPWATER CANAL FRONT 4BR/2BA. Two-car garage. Priced below appraisal. See it today! $715,000. 3BR/2BA. TWO-CAR - GARAGE HOME. Beauti- ' fu canal-front community. Seawall, dock, access to I Sarasota Bay. Priced to sell $514,500. .j ISLAND BEACH V I-, COTTAGE 2BR/1BA with garage. A block from beach and bay. Many upgrades. $505,000. REAL ESATE COMPANY vwww.WEDEBROCK.COM 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE H HOLMES BEACHi ' Vicki Gilbert, Realior, (941)Y 713-0195 1 r -- -- I-~-I-IL-II~--L~II II - ! 3FSB Es S~B~ii~ i~j~i THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22, 2006 0 B-13 A D ER- C-LA-SSIFIED ANNUAL RENTAL;,3BR/1BA single-family home. Updated kitchen, large patio, tile floors. New everything. Available May 1. City of Anna Maria. $1,650/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. FOR RENT/SALE: 1BR, one large bath, with am'eni- ties. Reasonable rates, weekly or monthly. Steps to beach and bay. Sandpiper #406. (941) 962-4600. SEASONAL RENTALS: November-April for $2,700/month. Elevated home, four houses from Gulf of Mexico. Must see! Furniture and amenities like home. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. 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. ANNUAL RENTALS: 3BR/2BA home on canal $2,300/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, P.A. at (941) 778-2291 or e-mail: Jason@betsyhills.com. COZY EXPANDED MOBILE home in 55-plus resort. bayside, furnished, parking, walk to beach/trolley. $800/month, annual. $1,400/month, seasonal. (518) 473-1169 or rgumson@mail.nysed.gov. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2.5BA. Fully updated, vaulted ceilings, washer/dryer, tile floors, large clos- ets. West of Gulf Drive. Small pets may be consid- ered. $1,350/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. RIEAlTfrCR 31 Years ofProfessional 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, carport, 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 1BR. $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 SEASONAL RENTALS: HOMES, condos available for the months of March, April, May 2006. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. BOXBOXBOX SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus, 1BR/1BA, inside and out sitting areas, turnkey. $1,200/month, $450/weekly. (941) 962-0262. #418 with anchor. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA BRADENTON Beach. Bay views, close to beach. 2319 Ave. B. $1,000/month. (941) 778-3875. CORTEZ COTTAGE: IMMACULATE 1BR/1BA fur- nished. Quiet, lush setting. Starting at $750/month. Also available weekly/monthly. Smoke/pet free. (941) 795-8077. ANNUALS OPENING UP! Several to choose from! 1BR/1BA furnished near the beach $800/month. 1BR/1BA with sunroom, furnished in Gulffront com- plex with heated pool! 55-plus, $950/month. 2BR/2BA furnished in Gulffront complex with heated pool! 55-plus, $1,150/month. 3BR/2BA unfurnished with garage on Perico Island with association pool and tennis courts, $1,600/month. 3BR/2BA Island home, furnished or unfurnished, $2,000-$2,200/month. Please call Adele at An Island Place Realty, (941) 587-6328 for rental information! GREAT BUILDING SITE Put your plans in place to construct a lovely contemporary structure on this duplex zoned lot. Possible to remove existing structure and utilize the 11,000 sf lot to create a private retreat. Tropical foliage and trees plus your added landscaping gives you opportunity to be unique with design. OWNER ANXIOUS! Asking $695,000. OTHER CHOICE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. CALL TODAY! SINCE 1957 "We ARE the Island!" Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com LIDO BEACH STUDIO, 1 or 2BR apartment. Delight- ful and modern with porch/lanai in garden setting. Across from beach, walking distance to St. Armands Circle. Eight minutes to Sarasota Main Street. Fully furnished, including full kitchen and laundry room. Special weekly rates from $400/week or monthly dis- count. Phone (941) 383-2566. WATER VIEW: Sandpiper, 55-Plus, furnished, 2BR/1BA, remodeled, covered parking. Nonsmoking. Annual $650/month. Deposit. Vacation, $1,000/month or $300/week, plus tax. Available April 1. (941) 545-8923 or (941) 778-9504. ANNUAL RENTALS: HOME with bay views. 2BR/2BA, two-plus car garage, screened lanai. $1,350/month. 2BR/1.5BA duplex apartment $850/month. 2BR/1 BA north end, washer/dryer, screened lanai, $875/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307. ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR/1BA, oversized bedroom, recently updated, tile throughout. Views of canal, $800/month. Available April 1, 2006. Call Island Real estate, (941) 778-6066. BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED ON bay: 1BR unit and 2BR house for March/April. (941) 779-9074. www.annamariabeachcottages.com .5, Great investment opportunity. Over 80 percent occupancy. One of the best-kept secrets on the Island. Just fifty yards from the beach. Successful, clean, intimate resort of 11 cottages. Turnkey furnished. Heated pool. On-site rental office. 3BR/2BA house, $669,000. WAGNER REALTY Melanie Johnson Realtor 941 704-7394 Smelaniebythe beach@yahoo.com ea father Absten, P.A. 4.1-807-4661 I eatherAbsten nyahoo.com a .: .-- - iay Realty fr Hohnes Beach MMw CMMKLnb WCAUIDI, WALK TOEIanHM V mit. En f I tv, rku Iu : luii i] .r room i v. 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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE- STYLE in this large 3BR/2BA remodeled California/Santa Fe-style home located on a 10,000 sf lot zoned R-2, one block from the beach. Offered at $945,000. FIRST TIME BUYER OR INVESTOR Thr i.chrrmiing hime i.F DEEP WATER CANAL HOME: Loc:aled near Sread Island 100 cenirally located and orithr. sBRilBA wmn large eat-in Filcnen lee or bial dbt l. with hi True rlamily homi e wlh 4BR/3BA The home has had orre updating and I; n nwed ol aj Irt Ii l lnesi'play area Woiaerill cook' Kiicher Healed pool. hot TLC Greal home or irS[rirnim uyer or inveu-ilr $169 000 Ca3ll lub'!sp Gdeai home tOr enienarning. 100 many perks. tlo li Si.in Barr 191 7793-9191 9$350 000 rCall Sccn B)rr .l 1941) 793-9191 a - 1.4 '4. r n 2- PLEASE CALL GAYLESCHULZ FOR SHOWINGS AND MORE DETAILS. 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O Creallml,,hon *mnal r311 4141) j1.1J99 SPO Box 1789 401 -B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 M;i-iijnrteiee L, w(ririnir Ti,iii-iLeni ri iv ; n li.e 8 I a .." ., ,| 941..778.4847 toll free 1.800.77?,3,23$ ... .. .... r i',"d..untiq ry,"r 'lg2la l.':' ji"r' rli9.14,4 1 .. .. ... . .j-m- I. ders-* il.'.o-..r nr l .1 3err, ol ir.rqV. 4 F 18.3.8 2818. .317 8 A ./ 1 t.- .- ,. '' < ** -, .. . .*. ; ":..,.\.t .,. . .L ..- .I~-. ._. 14-B a MARCH 22, 2006 U THE ISLANDER S A A ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA large duplex, remod- eled bathrooms, fabulous screened porch. Available now, $1,500/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNA MARIA: TWO blocks to beach, excellent neighborhood, 3BR/2BA, totally furnished, ground level. $1,995/month, $800/week. (941) 812-6487. BOXBOXBOX DUE TO FAMILY emergency tenant released from lease. 2BR/2BA canal home now available April 1. (717) 392-4048. ANNUAL AVAILABLE APRIL 1: 2BR/2BA villa, Holmes Beach. Bayfront, fishing dock. No pets, no smoking. $1,100/month. (941) 224-6521. BOXBOXBOX ANNUAL NORTH END Anna Maria. 2BR/1 BA duplex. Large screened porch, high ceilings, washer and dryer hookup, energy efficient, steps to beach, pet considered. Large yard. $925/month. (941) 778-4837 or (941) 704-8674. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA elevated home. Large bonus room, over-sized two-car garage. $2,000/month. Call Carla Price, (941) 720-8746. Bark and Company Realty, Inc. ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA $1,100/month and 2BR/1BA $950/month. Great location to beach, clean, updated. (941) 778-5482. EASTER VACATION RENTALS: April 2006. Palma Sola Bay townhouse, 2BR/2BA, pool and boat dock, $650/week, $1,500/month. Longboat Key 2BR/1BA village home, $1,200/month. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1 BA or 2BR/1 BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restau- rants. (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. KEY ROYALE/HOLMES BEACH. Owners must sell, canalfront. 603 AND 605 North Point Drive.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. Also, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, ranch home, new seawall, dock and 20,000-pound lift. Over $275,000 reduction at $968,300 each. Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. PERICO ISLAND: 1,170 sf, lovely 2BR2BA condo. Great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Concrete built. $325,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. FIVE MINUTES TO BEACH: Perico Island, beautiful designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage. Pool, private. $520,000. Best value! Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828. 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. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $539,000. (941) 778-4036. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. $864,900. (941) 779-1512. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOME: Steps to the beach! 3BR/2BA with den. Designer upgrades. $599,000. (941) 447-6278. www.Highland-lnvestments.com. ANACA IRAIVIA NNA L HO1VIE .4dA: 2 v.R $1r1 C1.) OCjr, Lec ivo i~ n 3 .aizn i 1,10 Hun ',UU7 ~ sied I.. ,n : Ii :jicA i jnr, i.- Liii n jco ir n. i ,rllj co Ru 'm n i 4 c iv i n i i2 1 -o.2'$ UPDATED FLORIDA- STYLE ISLAND DUPLEX Zoned R-4 for inves- tors! 1BR each side, .g.... .B. ... new roof, carpet, paint, and more! Tropical back yard, privacy fenced and large covered porch area. 3012 Gulf Drive. $495,000. Call Collandra & Co. Real Estate, Edie Force, 920-0129 WOW REDUCED $50,000* WOW STEPSMTOT BEACH 2BR/2BA, 1 AIINEWRoof, SII1 B" l Baths, Harwood, A/C, Paint, Decks. S .. Nothing like .. O.NrY t t t"iis. .. PRICE... WOW! : ..... .."':,' ONLY $519,000 2908 AVENUE C HOLMES BEACH 941-779-3724 UNIQUE SAILBOAT WATERFRONT HOME with 39 foot boat- house and mother - in law apartment with heated pool, on t-end canal. -3BR,"'2.5BA in main house rebuilt and enlarged three years ago and 1 BR/1BA full mother-in-law apartment. Gourmet main kitchen, DCS gas stove top, double oven, double dishwasher, double wine coolers, granite counter top, outside kitchen with triple sink, dishwasher and built-in B-B-Q. Two zone central vacuum, intercom, 15 footceiling and see-through gas fireplace in great room to outside pool. 4900 S.F.U.R. PAO 502 72nd St., Holmes Beach A must see at $2,250,000. Ted E. Davis, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner. By appointment, (941) 778-6155. 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. If You Haven't Found It - YOU SHOULD! HiddenTake 9)-m. e itifhla ,iteshij.t & 62 SFOR SALE -- ...-.I 'a.,- ," ;., ,. '' -,' --- nf JON KENT ..9- nAr832 5 EMERALD LANE Seller has authorized me to reduce the sales price of 625 Emerald Lane to $798,000 for 10 days only! Call me today to see this SKey Royal Canalfront Home! This may be an opportunity Syou don't want to miss! Call Jon 4 Real Estate Direct (941) 920-0832. . fErning Islander's Trust for Over 22 Years! See all my homes for sale! []^^ i,*Log on: IslandReal.com : SS. .. il iBi..--:,,- -.-*-i?-^ ran ev- . *Gated Community *Attached Garage wlElectric Door Opener *Beautiful Lakefront Homes *Heated Pool & Spa *Minutes to the Gulf Of Mexico *Four Models To Choose ( From *Gorgeous Clubhouse Choose Your Interior Luxury Cond 6404 7th Ave. Cir. W. Colors e . tominiums Designs 761-0444 .6-1 THE ISLANDER E MARCH 22, 2006 U B-15 A : F A E 9D S! ISLAND SPECIAL! SELLING Island real estate? Save big money, Florida Prime Realty LLC offers sell- ers commission as low as 1.5 percent! Call (941) 778-1098 or e-mail: floridaprimerealty@gail.com. 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: 2BR/2BA condo. Fully fur- nished and equipped. Best-kept condo complex on the Island. Beautiful beach, pool, hot tub, sauna and sun- sets. No more left on the Island like this! $1,200,000. (317) 873-3307 for instructions on virtual tour. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: By owner. 2BR/2BA each side, one lanai, secluded street, steps to beach and downtown. New appliances and air handlers. Beautiful maintenance-free 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. DUPLEX: 2411 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach. Great loca- tion. Will consider trade. $690,000. (941) 915-0684. ANNA MARIA ISLAND beach getaway cabana. Bay view, updated, large deck, boat slip available. Pines Trailer Park, 55-plus. $26,000. (941) 778-4820. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOUSE: Steps to the beach. 3BR/2BA. Pool, designer upgrades, granite counters, new appliances, tile floors, two-story home. $599,000. Call (941) 447-6278, or view online at www.44smart.com. 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. PINEBROOK CONDO ON golf course. Fifth-floor views, 2BR/2BA, beautifully furnished, next to pool. $269,900. By owner, (941) 794-8954, leave message. WATERFRONT KEY WEST-style: stilt, vaulted, open- beam cedar ceilings, dock. Sailboat water, no bridges. Turnkey, extra-large lot. Willow Avenue. (941) 778-8168. 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. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOUSE: 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 mobile home. Dead-end street. $120,000. (941) 792-2120. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR/2BA immaculate open- style ranch. Lagoon swimming pool in private botani- cal garden setting. Open Sunday, 1-5pm. 504 70th St, Holmes Beach. Must see. (941) 778-4256. PALMA SOLA PARK: 3BR/2BA. 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. 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. EXCEPTIONAL MUST SEE: Colony Cove, 2BR/2BA furnished doublewide. 1,675 sf, views of the Manatee 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. WESTBAY COVE: 2BR/2BA condo for sale. Heated pools. Tennis court, ground-floor corner unit. Enclosed lanai, new air conditioning, turnkey furnished. $480,000. (941) 778-6172. MOUNT VERNON ON Sarasota Bay. Unique proper- ties all beautiful and one is for you! From $185,000. Boat docks available for $25 fee. Donna Bucher, RoseBay Real Estate, (941) 713-0203. 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. CHARMING OLD FLORIDA home. Unobstructed Gulf view, Anna Maria. Fraction of waterfront cost. 1912, five-room cottage. Citrus, room for pool. $1,200,000. (941) 778-4894. BAYFRONT KEY ROYALE: Rarely available cul- de-sac location. Beautiful bay views. 4BR/3BA. $2,300,000. Brokers: 4 percent. Owner, (941) 778-3751. 604 Crestwood, Holmes Beach. $45,000 WILL BUY 566 sf of living space next to Bradenton Beach City Pier. Excellent condition. All appliances, central air conditioning/heat, washer/ dryer and storage. Satellite and TV plus all furniture. Boat slips available to members of boating club and owners. A steal! (941) 778-8125. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Island since 1992. This spacious duplex is just steps to the beach on the North end of Anna Maria. A total of 4BR/3/BA with lush landscaping, private pool, completely furnished with awesome tropical flair. Offered at $989,900. Ken Jackson 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts 778-0072 r.e e" Maureen Dahms 778-0542 Marilyn Klermish, 778-7627 S REAL ESTATE Kate Eiseler, 778-5115* Evelyn Mitchell, 778-1952 S OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.com i~ree~ I 2,445,sf35?d 206 66/AfS/rel S Ore,,ons/ruclion pricmy rom $995900. ,1ese weff-appoi1fedsiny e- farmIyAnomes boas/peefs ofiJde 9uffofi 2exco andare only s/eps lo /Ae /eacA 2our covered anars afowr trfulyen/ oiews of/f'e sJranlfandosurroundo62y beauay. Coasalo estinsfea/urri2 wood canel/ry, yrani' e lops, ban oo ffoormy anolcuslomfix/%ures. RCB PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE ..or more informaczion o /o wivai. rcoprop. comn A.....A.:.A, ;.*..;,:,: *:T dl~j F.1U W733A-90V:Ld,..*:: *,. .,.. -- FEATURE .j4~ .4 'A h~.~ C D LISTING BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x S106 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. 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. SANDY POINTE: Impeccably maintained 2BR/2BA condo in central Holmes Beach within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach! No rental restrictions make this condo an instant income producer. Heated pool, covered parking, storage, washer dryer, and new water heater! Don't wait come'see this tastefully done unit today! $355,000. CENTRAL LOCATION! WALK TO EVERYTHING! Enjoy fabulous.sunsets from your rooftop deck! Just one block from the beach and centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Walk to Historic Bridge Street, restaurants, shops, and marina. Cute 1BR condo, turnkey furnished & ready to rent. New heated pool and rooftop deck! Wonderful island escape! $375,000. 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. $289,000. GREAT CANALFRONT VALUE IN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA home with won- derful open-beam ceilings, new flooring, new dock, no bridges to bay. Short walk to beach, botanical park and a great restaurant. Build up for bay views! $779,000. 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 onto a wrap- around deck with bay views. Easy boat access Bay aid 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 swim- ming pool and much more all close to beach access! This is a must see! $889,000. STEPS TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo. Heated pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excellent rental history with no rental restrictions! A must see. $599,000. FANTASTIC GULF VIEWS: Original nautical themed home modeled after a Mississippi Lighthouse. 3BR/2BA, separate carriage house and garage all on two platted lots and only one house back from the beach! $2,200,000. Pending. 539 ul rie HlesBec Iglfay.ealt.c S 4 rU It T t 16-B N MARCII 22. 20060 T'lIE ISLANDER d Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandys Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of S rice Quality & Dependable Service. SCall us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 V-WAGNEQR EALTY .. 2217 CGIF DRIVE NO2 D'li [IDADENION BEACH. F1, 34217 meINC E 1939 22,GcE NOlom .-.. HADOLD SMALL REALTOR. .. Office: (941) 778-2246* 792- 8628 / " E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com U S A FENCE ALL KINDS Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 941 5 -750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-2217 B3e rtraW-l MSM comn/ 779-3937 7 Photoc~raphy *r., Thanks forsaying "Isawitin .... ^ The Islander Advertise here and reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20! Tr hfIslalcde Call 778-7978 TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS STILE 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. #CCC13257421 W \WW.ISLANDER.ORG Original art by local artists 5314 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-2624 FUeelUvIEc lttLe ... RT MARiK SCAPRWTrA WMSSSW? WASI-I1NC 'Fest ser\4oe a Vol -P3Yioe writtevv, "Larot vtee H i ALL ~se nti.cfl tnd Brsi.v'es .oof sectl'LL a o'd Dck ieolz ALL se vies .* MCI r've noo iT/V S-pec-uCllL t Loeosec4 c wd lsL-.red +tlovestU.-t lteorvtU avwt f ~vL Marvz scaperotto ( 94:0) 544-iLocc - ,- - IfSLA N9 R'C- LASSI I 9DS 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. THIS IS THE FINEST CONDO in the entire complex! Runaway Bay direct bayfront! Absolutely everything is new, including electric, air conditioning, water heater, flooring, wash rooms, kitchen and all interiors. Profes- sionally decorated. The best view in the complex of all water. $509,999. George, (312) 321-7501. 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. NOW PRE-SELLING! New, maintenance-free villas. The villas at Palma Sola Trace by Henderson Brothers Homes. 1,950 sf, starting in the $360s. Prime northwest Bradenton location. Act now for $3,000 in free options. Call or e-mail Jonathan Valdez at (813) 643-9551 or jonathanv@hendersonbrothershomes.com. KEY ROYALE, HOLMES Beach. Owners must sell canalfront 603 and 605 North Point Drive. 4BR/3BA, five -car garage with new lap pool, spa, waterfall, spa and dock; or right next door, 2BR/2BA, Two-car garage renovated ranch with new seawall and dock, 20,000 Ib lift. Both with community pool and tennis. Over $275,000 reduction at $978,250 each. Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. BY OWNER: 3BR/2BA, canalfront view of Bimini Bay. Priced below appraisal at $889,000. Brokers wel- come. (941) 778-2336. TIFFANY PLACE: 7000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA 1,259 sf-plus, Gulf view condo. Complex directly on the beach. Heated pool, elevator. Available September. By owner $749,900. (941) 778-0320. OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Bay- view and canalfront with pool. 2BR/2BA open plan, new kitchen. Totally upgraded. Dock, three davits. Owner motivated. Not a drive-by, must see inside! By owner. Call Herb Dolan, (941) 705-4454. 404 21st Place. Bradenton Beach. CONDO UNIT DIRECTLY on Gulf. Call (504) 819-0867 or (504) 391-0324. $45,000 WILL BUY 566 sf of living space next to Bradenton Beach City Pier. Excellent condition. All appliances, central air conditioning/heat, washer/ dryer and storage. Satellite and TV plus all furniture. Boat slips available to members of boating club and owners. A steal! (941) 778-8125. FOR SALE by owner. Move-in condition, 2BR/1BA each side. Lot size 85x90 feet. $700,000. 206 73rd St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-2658. GULFFRONT LOT WANTED with or without home. I'm not a Realtor. jfosterwi@hotmail.com or (920) 242-3068. No Realtors. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT HOME: Flamingo Cay. 1,500 sf 3BR/2BA, private dock and davits. Sailboat water. 130-plus feet of seawall. Room for a pool. Ready for remodel or build new. Incredible full bay views. $999,000. Mike Faber, (941) 504-6345. RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty. UNBELIEVABLE: MINUTES TO beach. 2BR/2BA on canal. Docks available, turnkey furnished. Immedi- ate possession. Senior community. $319,900. (941) 761-2266 or (9410 726-1482. RUNAWAY BAY 2BR/2BA second-floor condo with great view of pond and fountain. Everything new in 2006, including: carpet, tile, furniture, pictures, paint, kitchen items, beds and more. All new bathrooms. Air conditioning has about a six-year warranty for new owner. $399,000. George, (312) 321-7501. LONGBOAT KEY SAND Cay: Gulf side 2BR/2BA condo. This large condo has been completely remodeled in a great complex. Great views of the pool, grounds and a view of the Gulf. Great rental complex with onsite man- agement, pool, tennis, shuffleboard and more. Priced to sell at $689,900. George (312) 321-7501. BY OWNER: PERFECT location in West Bradenton. Upgraded 3BR/2BA with garage on large fenced lot. Finest schools, restaurants, shopping, medical, beaches.. -.No deed restrictions. $258,000. (941) 737-3424. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Unique find located at the desirable north end of Anna Maria Island at 704 Gladiolus St. Duplex has been totally updated. New hot tub and pool. Furnished and ready to move in! 3BR/ 3BA. $799,000. Call Tim at (941) 778-5746 or (231) 218-6600. ANNA MARIA LOT: 75-by-116 on sailboat canal. $695,000. For details, photos, survey and optional house plans, call Sheryl, (610) 247-9496. Visit http:/ /mysite.verizon.net/talbotl/. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Adorable Key West-style bungalow located on desirable 12th Street North in Bradenton Beach. All newly renovated. New ceramic, restored southern pine floors. All new appliances and cabinets. Large lot. Just steps to the Gulf. 3BR/ 1.5BA. A must see! $679,000. Call Tim or Kathy (941) 778-5746 or (231) 218-6600. PERICO ISLAND OWNER: 3BR/2BAplus den town- house. Private end unit with water view. New floor- ing throughout, turnkey furnished, clubhouse, heated pool and tennis. Great bike and walking area, five minutes to beach. Easy to show. $450,000. Informa- tion, (941) 795-3778. WESTBAY POINT MOORINGS: Turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA, heated pool, spa and tennis. Perfect Island retreat. $424,900. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker (941) 725-4425. VILLAGE GREEN: TURNKEY furnished 2BR/2BA villa, two-car garage, 2,154 sf sparkling pool, minutes to the beach. No flood insurance required!! Best buy. $288,000. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker, (941) 725-4425. VILLAGE GREEN: IMMACULATE 2BR/2BA villa, 1,800 sf, two-car garage, shows like--a model. Pets allowed! Located on quiet cul-de-sac. $310,000. Denise Langlois, (941) 725-4425. VILLAGE GREEN: BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA villa, 1,900 sf, two-car garage, tropical surroundings, close to doctors, hospital, restaurants, shopping and minutes to white sandy beaches. Priced to sell, $285,000. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker, (941) 725-4425. VILLAGE GREEN: 2BR/2BA well-maintained split- design single-family home. Two-car garage, glass- enclosed lanai, new eat-in kitchen. Pride of owner- ship; a beauty!! $299,900. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker, (941) 725-4425. MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL: 509 59th St. Holmes Beach. Canal house for sale. $795,000. (717) 392-4048. HOUSE BEAUTIFUL IN Bradenton! This updated 2BRi2BA home is ready to enjoy! $289,000. Carol Heirze, (941) 778-5059. Coldwell Banker. OPEN HOUSE: HOLMES Beach, 1-4pm Sunday, March 26. Steps to the beach from this 3BR/2.5BA home with attached, separate entrance 1 BR/1 BA apartment. Over- sized lot zoned R2. Many possibilities! Fresh and move-in condition, nicely landscaped. 204 57th St. Doug Sanders, Realtor, Wagner Realty, (941) 383-5577. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Spec- tacular views with 155-foot bay frontage on deep sail- boat water. Boater's dream with two lifts (50,000 Ib and 10,000 Ib), heated pool, Jacuzzi. $1,375,000. Call (941) 720-1712. LOCATION, LOCATION: BY owner. 3BR/2BA family room, large kitchen. Great lot on deep-water canal. $875,000. Open house 1-4pm Sunday, March 26. (941) 778-1407. 519 72nd St., Holmes beach. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! . "Copyrighted Material ; Syndicated Content i Available from Commercial News Providers" %Pr" "' *, THE ISLANDER MARCH 22, 2006 U B-17 AL .. KEY ROYALE CANAL waterfront 3BR/2BA. Tastefully remodeled, new Corian kitchen and appliances. New baths, designer tile throughout. Pool, spa,. boat dock. Vacant, move-in ready. Below appraisal $20,000. For sale at $899,900. Call owner/Realtor direct at (941) 356-1456. LONGBOAT KEY VILLAGE: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, upgraded and new loft addition. Below appraisal at $719,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. PALMA SOLA BAY 2BR townhouse, upgraded. Pool and boat slip, $225,000. No rent restraints. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. TARA GOLF COURSE villa: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage. Lowest priced at $339,900. Shop and com- pare. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. WEST BRADENTON ON private lake. 3,200 sf, 5BR/2.5BA, only one year old. $449,000. Also avail- able, two other homes and building lot on adjacent properties. For a family compound. Call Fred Flis for details. Owner/Realtor, (941) 756-1090. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY includes real estate. Nine beds at $727,000, expandable to sixteen. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. COLLEGE AREA DOLLHOUSE: 3BR/2BA plus den. Master bedroom has mother-in-law entrance. All - remodeled, new kitchen, etc. $189,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. PICKWICK LAKE WATERFRONT development on a TVA lake, approximately 90 miles long in Northeast Missis- sippi. A small gated community with private 30-foot cov- ered boat slips, pool and spa. There are only 13unde- veloped lots left. The lots are priced from $49,900 to $150,000, including boat slip. Property taxes range from $500-$1,500/year. Call Bailey at Bailey Williams Realty for more information. Office (800) 748-9051. Cell (662) 415-7999 or Anna Maria, (941) 778-1356.You will be glad you called! 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. 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.rakesiderealty-tn.com. NORTH CAROLINA COOL mountain air, views and streams, homes, cabins and acreage. Free brochure, (800) 642-5333. Realty Of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! '--Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western NortifCarolina Homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee MountainiTealty-GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure, (800) 841-5868. WE BUY HOUSES! Sell yours quick and easy. Fast cash, fast closing, any situation OK. www.buymymansion.com. (877) 239-9761. FINAL CLOSEOUT: 'Lake bargains! April 8-9. Water access from $34,900 with free boat slips! Huge $5,000 savings on beautifully wooded parcels at 34,000-acre Lake Tennessee. Enjoy unlimited water recreation. Sur- rounded by state forest. Excellent financing! Call (800) 704-3154, ext. 722. TN Land Partners LLC. NEAR BAXLEY, GA., 6,200-sf cypress house/lodge on 95 acres with three-acre pond. Excellent location, beautiful home. Hunting and fishing paradise. $650,000. (912) 632-8916. WATERFRONT BARGAINS! Lake access from $202/month! Direct lakefront starting at $99,900! One- day only land sale! Saturday, March 25. Just 20minutes from Augusta, Ga. Excellent financing available. Call today for an early appointment! (888) LAKE-SALE, ext. 1030. Based on purchase price of $39,900 with 10 percent down, fixed rate of 6.75 percent for five years, 15-year term with balloon payment due at the end of five years. Terms and rates subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited by law. MURPHY, NC: Aah, cool summers, mild winters, afford- able homes and mountain cabins, land. Call for free bro- chure, (877) 837-2288. Exit Realty Mountain View Proper- ties. www.exitmurphy.com. MOTIVATED INVESTOR wants to liquidate two units in Jade Beach, Sunny Isle, Fla. 38th floor Unit "E" and 28th Floor Unit "C". E-mail: rmw@rocklandfinancial.com or call Robert, (818) 224-4555. REAL ESTATE AUCTION: Thursday, March 30, two Gulf access lots, Cape Coral, Fla. Friday, March 31, Four new builder houses. Gateway Development, Ft. Myers, Fla. See Web site: www.scottauctions.com (888) 283-7058 Bruce Scott. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN/lake lots. Deep-water dockable lots from $134,900. New properties now avail- able! NClakefront.com Realty, (800) 659-6017 or (828) 228-6199. www.nclakefront.com. LOOKING TO OWN LAND? Invest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront prop- erties. 20 to 200 acres. Free monthly special land reports: www.land-wanted.com/sw. LARGE MOUNTAIN LAND bargains, high elevation. Adjoins pristine state forest, 20-plus acres to 350 acres. Sweeping mountain views, streams. www.liveinwv.com. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres on moun- taintop in gated community, view, trees, waterfall and large public lake nearby, paved private access, $119,500. Owner, (866) 789-8535. www.NC77.com. TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE Gated mountain community bordering a large lake. Spectacular views. Community boat ramp, private boat slips. Between Chat- tanooga and Knoxville. Call today (866) 292-5769. Gates of the River. TENNESSEE WATERFRONT MOUNTAIN property: Scenic homesites surrounding Lake Barkley. One- to six- acre view sites and five- to forty-acre privacy sites from the $40s..90 minutes to Nashville. Grand opening of Phase II on now! Call (866) 339-4966. ASHEVILLE, N.C., AREA acreage. Private, gated moun- tain community with over four miles of riverfront. One- to- eight-plus acres from the $60s. Incredible views! Custom community lodge with mountain spas, riverwalk. Call (866) 292-5762. Bear River Lodge. GOLF LOT SALE! Blue Ridge Mountains! Near Asheville, N.C. Beautifully wooded homesites on 18-hole Dye-designed golf course. Unbelievable incen-- tives. Call toll free (866) 334-3253, ext. 1047. cherokeevalleysc.com. COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA waterfront! 1.5 acres, $99,900. Beautifully wooded, great views, pristine shore- line, deep boatable water! Enjoy access to ICW, sound, Atlantic. Paved road, underground utilities. Excellent financing. 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Online edition: S. www.islander.org JISLANDER DECLASSIFIED] 18-B 0 MARCH 22, 2006 M THE ISLANDER -w i- 0 - I a w % p or I I- "Copyrighted Material w / Syndicated&Co-ntent a Available from Commercial News Providers" t t t Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge itto Visa or MasterCard. NW BRADENTON RIVER'S RIDGE: Gorgeous executive pool home built 2003. 3BR/2.5BA plus office/study with two-car side entry garage. Options and upgrades galore, short wallkto DeSoto Memorial Park! Offered at $635,000. Details and virtual tour online at www.JanetReardon.com or call Janet Reardon at (941) 962-5611. BRAND NEW HOME ON PERICO ISLAND Just Minutes From TREETOPS AT NORTH 40: Meticulously maintained 2BR/2BA, the Beach. Gorgeous 2br/2b with Den, Open Plan, Upgraded two-car garage plus office with built-ins, cathedral ceilings Kitchen, Luxury Master Suite and Fabulous View. Community and an oversized caged lanai overlooking a preserve! Offered Pool, Tennis, Clubhouse and Lawn Maintenance. $475,000. Call at $309,900. Call Melissa Prosser at (941) 737-2632 for an Debbie Detweiler 527-7221. appointment. WEST BRADENTON SABAL PALMS CONDO Great location! Minutes to area beaches, shopping, dining. Turnkey fur- nished, updated 2BR/2 full bath unit overlooks pool. Not age-restricted. $170,000 Details and Virtual Tour online at www.JanetReardon.com or call Janet Reardon at (941) 962-5611. CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE! Across from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico rests this enchanting beach cottage. Light and bright living area with wrap around windows and Mexican tilethroughout. French doors from master bedroom lead to private deck. Add a pool with tropical landscaping for a peaceful garden oasis. Located amongst multi-million dollar homes. Build up for unobstructed water - views. $749,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. BRADENTON BEACH GULFFRONT CONDO at The Capri. Fabulous 2BR/2BA tastefully turnkey furnished unit with excellent rental his- tory, just steps from historic Bridge Street. Being offered "as is" at $875,000. Details and virtual tour online at www.JanetReardon.com or call Janet Reardon at (941) 962-5611. VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE ideally located on a quiet street. Within steps of the sandy beaches of the Gulf. Relax and enjoy the sparkling view of the water. Tommy Bahama furnishings and beadboard kitchen cabinets enhance the island feeling. Potential galore for the creative buyer. Build up for a spectacular vista of the turquoise sea. Plenty of room to add a pool for a tranquil private escape. Best price in the.area. $799,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. SUPREME LOCATION and quality craftsmanship combined for BEST OF BOTH SHORES! Within steps ofthe powder sand beaches a quality lifestyle and investment. Last remaining land condo ofthe Bay & Bean Point Soaring cypress ceilings & celestory win- with 3-4BR/3BA featuring: 2,500 plus sf smart-wired living dows abound foran open airy essence. Spltfloor plan for maximum space, security system, three verandas, crown molding, gran- privacy. Professional remodel w/ Travertine floors, wood cabinets, ite countertops, wood flooring, nine foot ceilings, SS appli- granite countertops, SS appliances & Plantation shutters. Master ances, glass block shower, whirlpool tub, paver-brick drive, bedroom suite w/sliders to open patio. Elevated sun deck for spec- tropical landscaping and more. Room for a pool! $849,000. tacular sunset views. $925,000. Bring all Offers! Call Liz Codola at Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455. ,i41)81 -3455. LOCATED IN PALMETTO'S HISTORIC DISTRICT, New carpet, PALMA SOLA BAYRONT HOME Flamingo Cay. 1,500 sf. paint and air conditioning. Updated kitchen. Wonderful fenced 3BR/2BA, private dock and davits. Sailboat water. 130-plus yard with fruit trees! Call Melissa Prosser, (941) 737-2632. feet of seawall. Room for a pool. Ready for remodel or build new. Incredible full bay views. $999,000. Mike Faber, (941) 504-6345. . SS^ ATTENTION!i! INVESTMENT PROPERTY OWNERS Contact Judy Karkhoff for Professional Property Management Services 941;778.7777 or 866.266.9911 www.gulfstreamfirst.com IM ~-~h~ ,. i.-I i sc ~7r;.; r 't :1- aJ~BB~sBC:l~!'j UB * THE ISLANDER 0 MARCH 22, 2006 E B-19 Simply the Best CORTEZ VILLAGE Adorable cottage located in historic fishing village. Hardwood floors. Large garage/workshop. Rarely available.., don't delay. $275,000. STONE'S THROW TO THE BEACH from this 2BR/2BA fully furnished home already in a rental pro- gram. A must see! Only $550,000 PALMA SOLA PARK Exceptional 1950's classic. Huge 3BR/2BA, open plan. Beautiful terrazzo floors. Thirty foot Florida room. Light pours through lots of windows. Spectacular, move-in condition. $475,000. KEY ROYALE Huge canal lot with plenty of room for big new house or expansion or pool, etc. 3BR/2BA new tile floors-tsrf-ighout. New kitchen and baths. View to -bayou. Outstanding value at $699,000. OLD BRIDGE VILLAGE The view doesn't get any better from this condo. Overlooks entire bay. 3BR/3BA turnkey furnished. Elevator and upgrades galore.. KEY ROYALE Lowest price on Key. Beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and down canal with boat slip. Tastefully landscaped. View of bay. Only $679,000. Great value. DUPLEX Wonderful ground-level. North Holmes Beach. Spacious 2BR/1BA main house and 1BR/1BA rental apartment. Room for pool. 85x140 foot lot. Two blocks to beach. $779.000. - $289,000. VACANT BUILDING LOT in quiet neigh- borhood near beach. Cheapest cleared lot on the Island. Mike 800-367-1617 No m an 941-778-6696 Norman I 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en esp~inol www.mikenormanrealty.com ANNA MARIA SiiuCast 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. HOLMES BEACH GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA nicely furnished first floor unit. Just steps to heated pool. View of beach, tennis, great rental, on-site manager. Ceramic tile. $950,000. CLOSE TO BEACH, LARGE LOT HOLMES BEACH 4BR/2BA elevated house, just steps to gorgeous beach. Furnished, breakfast bar, eat-in kitchen. Seller may finance! $1,450,000. 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. KEY ROYALE'S NORTH POINT HARBOUR 2BR/2BA waterfront home. New seawall, 20,0001b boat lift. Community heated pool, tennis. Island's finest residential area. $968,300. 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. GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished condo. Views of Gulf. Tennis, heated pool, beautiful beach. Excellent rental with liberal rental policy. $950,000. PERICO ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished. Close to Island beaches. Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse/fitness room. Carport. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. $349,900. 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. $359,900 HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct access to bay. $849,900. SECLUDED BIMINI BAY HOME 4BR/3BA with 250 feet ofwaterfront. Custom kitchen, ceramic tile. Master suite with fireplace -and Jacuzzi, - heated pool, lush landscaping. Two docks; davits, sprin- klers, well, oversize two-car garage. $1,875,000. FABULOUS GULFFRONT OCEANA CONDO 3BR/2BA, turnkey-furnished condo on beautiful walk- ing beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, walk-in closets, elevator. Small 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. TRADEWINDS RESORT 1BR/1BA Turnkey-furnishedvilla. Heated pool, steps to deeded white sandy beach access. Rental program in place on-site manager. Small pet. $349,900. 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. $2,250,000. NORTH POINT HARBOUR- KEY ROYALE 4BR/3BA waterfront home. Auto-clean lap pool, hot tub and waterfall New seawall and dock. Direct-acess to Tampa Bay. Five-car garage. $968,300. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com I - _* '- ~- ''. r -i-'.s ;. .sU ^ -! t -y'g ' I .;, ''' ." ,- .- '-' ,-. -,. ' Anna Maria Island Homes 47,03 W. 89ln St $379 000. 1804 M"a.rove Point Dr $920,000 1! 242 GlIdicilus St $579.,00O. -. 69 Jacaranda Rd. $649.000. J i -- .-.-. "- ------ .- .-.:- iI Anna Maria $669900.Island Homes 70 W. G 9in St 3Ave.. 0000. 514 North Bay Blvd S1,210,000. 806 North Bay Blvd $1,399.900. S 04 Mple Arove 795Point Dr. 920,00 al'Iwdl-d 803 North Shore Dr. $3 199,000. 5800 De Palmas Ave. $499.000 5806 Imperiore Ave. $549,000. 309 A 66hdlu St .$59.000 -W : ;308 66tih J aRSt.. $669,900. 2 20 conuSt Ave.. $699,9 00. 6201 nHolre B Blvd 9. 120000. 213 th Sy d $849,0 3900. : 586101 A and B Holmes Blvd... $ 849.000 each. 625 Emeraldniore... $859000. 305 A 63rd St.. $859 000. S4108 6th Ave. $895,000. 20 85th St .. $899,000 609 Emerald Ln. $799,000. S213 74th St $8499,00 6101 A anHolmes Bolmes 999d... 84,00 0 each. ..'! 625 Emerald Ln... $1 1859.000.99 7800 B Gulf Dr .. $851,099,000 6402 North int Dr .$1,425,000. 621 Key Royale Dr $ 899,000 713 Key Royale Dr... $9900,000 ,, 511 74th St. $899 900 7005 Holme BayBlvd... $99,000. 614 Emerald Ln $1 199,999 S 7800 B GSrlf Dr.. $1,099,000 602 Noh Point Dr .. $1,425,000. 621 Key RoyaleDr .. $1,895 9,000 713 Key Rovale Dr... $2.900,000. 61N.4 Guava St... 58699,000. 301 N.76th Snor Dr.. $67 9,000 105 Mangrove64th St.. $ 890,000. 12 Aen7th St... $895.000. 238 ladstone Ln... $88195,000. 5614 Guah St... $58995,000. 210 76worth St .. $16149,000. 300 N. 22nd St .. $49000 509 77th St... $875 000. i ^^ 617 Gladstone Ln... $889,000. 210 67th St... $995,000. 614 Foxworth Ln... $1.149,000. 300 M. 22nd St .. $549,000 101 Gull Dr... $689.000. 207 N. HarDor Dr... $869,000. 2516 Avenue A. .$1.495,000. 502 Bayview Dr. $725.000. S 12108 Gulf Dr... $1.999,000. 703 N. Shore Dr... $4,200,000. 320 29th St NW... $1,290,000. 242 Hoosier PI .. $200,000 Anna Maria Island & Area Condos - Perico Island... $349,000. Perico Bay CluD .. $295,000 $495,000. Slam Gardens... $210,000 $599,000. Shell Point.. $359,900 $385,000 West Bay Point & Moorings... $455,900 $599.000. Sun Plaza West $659,000 $975,000. North Beach Village... $655,000. Nautilus... $669,000 Waters Edge .. $799,000. Tiffany Place .. $765,000 $810,000. La Casa Costiera .. $2,695,000. ClOD Bamboo.. $475.000. 901 S Gull Dr. #5 .. $599,000. Bradenlon Beach Club... $598,000 $924,000. Sandcastle. $1,499,000 $1.629,000. Summer Sands... $1,599,000 Palm Court... $369,000 Village Green of Bradenton ..$268,900 $335,000 5400 Condos... $850,000 $899,500 4200 Gulf Dr #206 $875.000. Marlinique Soutl & North...$899,000 & $999,900. 750 Nl. Tamiami Tr #806. $359,000. Parkvay Villas... $139.900. Tropical Sunset. $649,000. Gulf Views... $849,000. Anna Maria Island Duplexes 770 Jacaranda Rd... $669.900. 214 Fir Ave $2,000,000., 311 63rd St.. $599,000 S 207 75th St $799,000. 6602 Holmes Blvd. $545,000 203 67th St.. $749,000 #'i Aii saie;, \.-,,- Ma;.ia Ehiarnd P, eai Estate r !" ins, anr Annia Maia slarnd Tc. ai; ;*! i. i o. to 3?and'aic'- . . 20-B l MARC 22, 2006 U THE ISLANDER S y bfi ii ~ ~ .I., .*.I SThe Islander rv mmEW ir:ngiag People Nc lFe'atured T ANNA FRONT C This 3-4E residence I ii 10-1tool c( dock litt. (941) 77 $1,299,50 IPI jNVST0R- OPPdlTUNJTY Islad duplex PANORAMIC VIEWS OF TAMPA BA' dn quietastreit sdavd fori'codobcbnversion.- 2BR/2BA ohe-car garage townrouse witl _ine side' ear y- 2.000-st;f;dlose .o white tireplace,-prya el ock, deeded bobt ramp -sandy beaches arid fine dinringiKare bDay, elevator rooftop'sundeck with wet bar ani -(9411 778-22-16. 4 517 27; $1.050b000.. hol tub Beverly Moor.e (94)1-778-2246 #518812. $975,000. -LUXURY 'N THE, ISLAND;b.eautiful UPDATED IONGBOAT'CONDO Spectacu S.townhorne.Newvin2005,4~BF25tBAtWo- ar lar sucsejls rom ,this updated 2BR'2/BA ; garage, n eaied'popl-;elevator, 0'ihnan.d Gulf-view Mrido.Open floor plan ilth 164( i-:tile.Watch the uns~tts' frbm vto bilconles! sf of 'l;vig area. All the extras. Curl Bell o.~oyn!Joe Coodrpy. (941.j t~6-3300. (941)761- 100. #524252. $795,000. :240 ;$799,"000. - -Im COASTAL LIFESTYLECONDO Wonderful LONGBOAT HAIBQUR 2BR/2BA With beside tennis r'egi and commrijnity'GreatL. goo view ofDayafd lhtracoastalWatitray. ,s-asonal rental opportunitforjusl a relaxing Large nlli, lust needsyourpersonal touches. 'we kernd.gelaway-'coriojoKelly. Beliste, Great complex with many amenities.: S t(P41j 7.5i-067Q,52245. 25,000; Peggy Henger.- 941) 383-5577; #30420,3 ,-. 449;000. . --s *11*.*r; ,..i ^ ,.-- .'- L ^ *, * R~st 5184(193 Y QUALITY LONGBOAT HOME 3BR2BA CORAL SHORES Lovely 3BR/28A -home:. th Spacious immaculate horne, screened on deep saliater canal. -1890 sf: /-, new ;-. balcony, natural canal, Iruit trees, huge. pool, dock. covered t'ot ~ ill and many ;,-. downstairs amilyrroom, largerwo-cargarage more extras Anrie Millei:.(941) 778-2246 ;. with great slorage.'worksilop: Dorothy Cook. 1515655. $350,000. (941.) 383-5577, #304222. $865.000. K tIr a ~i2 BEACH DUPLEX Prime Holmes Beach CORAL SHORES GEM Boaling paradise , location within steps of the beach. Unique 10,000 lb litt, private dock, saltwater 0 duplex .9BR/2BA.ground floor un;i .and canal, minutes from Gull, shopping, restau- a iBR/'1BA.unit above. Dave Moynihan. rants and more Furnished. Joe Corbo. (9411-778-2246, 1524807. $775,000. (941) 778-2246. 1519236. $649,000. TWO FUILDABSL.EAoI Sto tedoqnttropical .a Holmes Bea. 8-'S ,o- walk 1x- .beach and shopping. Build- yuk .beach house, tere and -build one for eariend, Napcy -Alleni (941) 761-3100, #53399. $825,000 WIDE-OPEN VIEWS COdPO 2R/2BA Spectacular viev of docks 'and bay. Sit on your deck or in your living room and. watch the actionr.:Dolphins playing anpd' waier sports. -Relax! Joan. Oliszewski. (941 )761:-310l0:,, 50927. $ 60',A000.:- -- "'4,, OLD FLORIDA CHARM You'll love this BRAND SPANKING NEWI Light, bright RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available spotless wonderully located hideawBy corner. 3BR/2BA Hidden Lake condo, several 1 or 2BR-utins. bayront; pool side- reson Fresh water heated pool, deeded minutes from beach, vaulted ceilings, and other views Some updated: On-site- beach,-largefishing pier. Becky Smith or screened lanai, one-car anachea garage, rentals. Pnced $349,000:$494,6000,Phone ElIl Stlae.ft. (941) 778-2246. #524057. lake-view, pool. spa, fitness. Penny Bray. for details, (9411778-2246. j$-405,000: (941) 778-2246. 4523.475. $359.900.. -.' I- l~7i*'* -'*i ll,fs J 4 :1b E. i. Ei '_ a _- . .. '-I.-. r *--.. : ,- I.-y '.* ."- f. 1.-. j-3 ? Island home delivery: 778-7978. ,- ,I .. .- --- I_ -.-- :- ---"' t.1-- |