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Skimming the news ... Dr. Roy Davis: Greatest Generation, inside. T Anna Maria T1se Islander ..1 L~ii-thday~ bash, B-i. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No.21 March 29, 2006 FREE 'Drop dead' date looms over beach renourishment By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Maybe somebody's been listening to the old Johnny Paycheck song, "Take this job and shove it. I ain't working' here no more." Goodloe Marine Inc. has until April 7 to either resume the beach renourishment project it began last July or take its equipment off the beach. The company was scheduled to restart the project April 1, but has shown no indication it will be able to be in operation by that date. Manatee County Ecosystems Administrator Char- lie Hunsicker said the company's permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expires April 7. "They either have to restart by that date, or have all their equipment removed from the beach by May 1," he said. If Goodloe is able to resume renourishment by April 7, it will have until June 1 to finish the project, Hunsicker added. Spirited dancer Kylee Moscato, 3, granddaughter of Praise Team singer Carl Jones, sprung to her feet and danced the night away to the, lively gospel music performed at Island Baptist Church. The Island Baptist "Praise Team Singers" performed a gospel concert March 19 at the church in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann Way Out Regatta, 'Own Words' on horizon Charles Stevens of the Corps said his organization is working diligently to "have our contractor resume the renourishment beach project prior to April 7." Stevens would not comment on any alternative plans to finish renourishment if Goodloe misses the "drop dead" date and has to take remove its pipes and equipment from the beach. But May through October is the height of the sea PLEASE SEE BEACH, NEXT PAGE Olson, Galvano efforts spur DMV contact information change By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Thanks to efforts by State Rep. Bill Galvano on behalf of Christine Olson (The Islander, March 15), the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles has said it will begin working immediately to "create a mechanism" where emergency contact information can be added as part of an individual's driver's license or personal iden- tification card. Olson's 22-year-old daughter Tiffiany was killed tragically in an auto accident last December along with friend Dustin Wilder, but it took the Florida Highway Patrol nearly seven hours to reach Olson because emer- gency contact information for Tiffiany's family is not part of a driver's license record. In memory of her daughter, Olson had begun a petition to get a "Titffian) Olson La' "" requiring that such information be part of a driver's license. After hearing her story, The Islander contacted Galvano's office and Olson met with Galvano's admin- istrative assistant Jennifer Foster, where she found a willing ear. A followup call by Galvano's office to the DMV apparently spurred the DMV to immediate action, rather than waiting on a state statute. DMV Legislative Affairs Administrator Steve Fielder told Galvano on March 21, "We are prepared to begin a voluntary program" where drivers can provide personal emergency contact phone information through the DMV Web site, which will "become part of that PLEASE SEE TIFFIANY, NEXT PAGE By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Cortez visitors and natives will be immersed in his- tory afloat and ashore in the very words of historic fig- ures this weekend in the historic fishing village. The first annual Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, is drawing entries and racers in its Way Out Regatta from seaports around the country, at least one from as far as San Francisco. All events will be at or near the Banyas boatworks/ fish house/banquet hall complex on the waterfront at the end of 119th Street. The wood boats that are the focus of the festival will be on display there throughout the weekend. A special feature will be the pre-festival presenta- tion of "In Their Own Words: Perseverance and Resil- Sience in Two Florida Fishing Communities" at 6.45 p.m. Friday, March 31, in the Bayside Banquet Hall. Free of charge, it combines oral histories with doc- umentary photography to portray life in Cortez and Cedar Key; both have pulled themselves up by their own main strength after being nearly destroyed by the prohibition of inshore gillnet fishing as of 1995. The Presentation includes interviews with Cortezians and Cedar Key residents. The Way Out Regatta is patterned after the Out Island Regatta of workboats in the Bahamas, and it will feature a triangular-course race just off the Cortez Bridge, pitting traditional hand-built and restored boats from the past, many the products of the boat-building program over the past few years in Cortez. Among the participants will be a felucca built by aficionados in San Francisco, and traditional boats from PLEASE SEE CORTEZ, NEXT PAGE Christine Olson and daughter Tiffiany at the Rod & Reel Pier in better days. Both women worked at the pier before Tiffiany's death in December ----- ------;;------- --;-l':~~----F .i i I-I-. .1;~;t .,Fs~f~iA :. ~'- -ri~hbi~LBIT~2;C~.~s-~i ..1 1. -I -L- ~; 1 -~t~~-t~2?- , _11L_1~. 2-A 0 MAII('II 29. 2006 IT THE ISLANDER Tiffiany action promised by state CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A individual's record." Fielder said the number would only be made avail- able to law enforcement when a driver's license was run through the DMV computer. The computer software program to make this pro- cedure part of the licensing process at a driver's license office will come at a later date, he said, after the DMV learns what types of law changes are slated to take place during the 2006 Florida legislative session. "We are committed to implementing this new pro- gram and will keep you abreast of its implementation as we continue," Fielder told Galvano. Olson said she was thrilled to have such immediate action and promised to continue working to ensure that emergency contact information becomes a required part of obtaining a drivers license and not just voluntary. "I really want to thank The Islander for pointing me in the right direction and for everything they've done, and I have to thank Rep. Galvano for his effort. This was all about Tiffiany and I still hope to have a law requiring this information named after her." Cortez boat-building history CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A Maine, Connecticut, the Carolinas, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and several parts of Florida. For the youngsters, Cortez artist/musician Stan Terryl has created a pattern of paddleboats which he will help the kids make and race. There will be paddling races with canoes and kayaks men's, women's and children's all at the same time down the waterfront Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening at 6:45 the festival banquet will begin in the Bayside Banquet Hall, with awards for tra- ditional boats entered in the show, regatta victors, and entertainment by Robb White, author, journalist, ex- tugboat captain, boat-builder and humorist. General admission for the boat events will be $5. Entries in the boat show itself will pay $55, which includes the banquet only $35 for members of the sponsoring Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. ' Additional information may be obtained by calling 708-4935. For the love of reading Don Fernald of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island pit senLis ile club's check for $2,863 to Anna Maria Elementary School principal Kathy Hayes to fund the Rotary Reader Patch Club. The program promotes a love of reading by awarding patches to students who read the required list of books and the patches are then sewn onto sashes. Funding covers each student for the entire time they attend AME. Islander Photo: Pam Schlueter Beach renourishment deadline CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A turtle nesting season and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Goodloe started the renourishment project last year on July 6 and was scheduled to complete the project by No\. 1. Weather and equipment delays, however, put , the project well behind schedule. The company halted operations just before Christmas because it said jt did not want to interfere with the Island's winter tourist season. Unless Goodloe restarts the project by April 7, it could lose out on a large portion of its $4.6 million con- tract yet to be paid the company by the Corps. Accord- ing to Corps records, Goodloe has only received about $350,000 of the contract price. Efforts to reach Goodloe Marine for comment on an3 anticipated start date were unsuccessful. optional Cuisine o aiss Wine .e ers & Ales The soul of o n a REIDISCOVER Ovo.4kd 4 ftw w T" 9fj 44 RE STA!U RANT 111 South Bay Boulevard Anna Maria Island : 941-778-1515 Northern Tip Of Anna Maria Island: Across From The City Pier Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am -1130am : Lunch: Every Day 11:30am-4:30pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4:30pm-9pm : Fri & Sat 4:30pm-10pmr www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net Special thisweek:Veal Chop alla Milanese. "A 12-ounce Provimi veal chop, sauteed alla Milanese and finished with mushroom Madiera demiglace. S Happy hour at the bar 5-6:30 nightly 2 for 1 wine/beer Open nightly for dinner ~ Sunday breakfast/brunch 8-1:30 941.778.7878 www.oohlalabistro.org - - - IV~DAIRC THE ISLANDER N MARCH 29. 2006 U A-3 Musical accompaniment for Island garden tour Music will fill the air April 1 during the Island Garden Tour, with musicians scheduled to play at three of the five featured gardens. The five gardens featured on the tour are: Island Garden Villas, 5607 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Bob Wurzel, Charles and Christy Krauss. 208 75th St., Holmes Beach, William Bierbaum and Kent Williford. 513 South Drive, Anna Maria, Andy and Diane Gladsden. 122 Hammock Road, Anna Maria, Janet Russell, homeowner; Rob Crafts, R Crafts Landscaping. 703 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria, Harry and Karen Lockwood. The Manasota Saxophone Quartet will play from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the home of William Bier- baum and Kent Williford, 208 75th St., Holmes Beach. Their repertoire includes classical, jazz, rag and con- temporary music. Two groups willplay at Island Garden Villas, 5607 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The music begins at 10:30 a.m. with Robin's String Trio, comprised of Mary Page, Beverly Whitby and Karolyn Sillbaugh. At 2 p.m., the flute trio of Lita Tyler, Paul and Elly Diesing will also play at Island Garden Villas, 5607 Garden delights An Island garden tour benefiting the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra will feature five , gardens throughout the Island April 1. Islander Photo: . Courtesy Dantia Gould Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Howie Banfield, an Anna Maria musician who excels on numerous string instruments and regularly plays for the dinner crowd at the Anna Maria City Pier Restaurant, is scheduled to play at 10 a.m. at the home of Andy and Diane Gladsden, 513 S. Drive, Anna Maria. The Island Garden Tour benefits the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra. Advance tickets cost $10 and are available at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313' Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Ginny's Antiques & Art, 5602 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; Ginny's & Jane E's at the Old IGA, 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria; Robyn's Nest, 7427 Manatee Ave., Bradenton; and Susan Stribling's, Two Avenue of the Flowers, Longboat Key. Tickets will also be on sale the day of the tour at the five gardens featured for $12. The other gardens featured, without musical accompaniment are located at the home of Janet Rus- sell, 122 Hammock Road, Anna Maria, and the home of Harry and Karen Lockwood at 703 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. A variety of artisans will display work at differ- ent gardens, including Barry Gould, photographs; Joaft S6 - -- ;. ,. Poland, mosaics and stepping stones; Jean Murray, clay sculpture; Judy Jones, watercolorist; Betsy Smith, nature-inspired mixed media; and Kim Wilson, owner of Restless Natives, with work from her collection of artists. For more information, call Dantia Gould at 778-1880. Meetings Anna Maria City None scheduled. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach March 29, 4 p.m., WAVES committee meeting. March 30, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. April 4, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Agenda: Sandpiper Resort major development with special exception request; Bradenton Beach Marina and Resort request for-major development planned unit development request; and Island Inc./Beach Develop- ment Inc. request for comprehensive plan change and large-scale development plan change. April 6, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach April 5, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest 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. sl~ I~'infl. ~~_._~m p~r wNunusraasce~rr~~ ~i ---t-~rr;: ca~ -.sB~ -. -- calling All Artists Join your fellow artists and artisans in The Islander's annual 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 TIhe Islander. For info, call 778-7978. - L I I I I-...... I , 4-A E MARCH 29, 2006 E THE ISLANDER 'Sign' of Anna Maria times: Infringing on property rights By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Plans by the Anna Maria City Commission to pass a new sign ordinance at its March 23 meeting to reg- ulate the size and number of signs on commercial and residential property were curtailed after City Attor- ney Jim Dye recused himself from the discussion and some members of the public and Island real estate industry blasted the commission for even considering the issue. Limiting the size and number of signs for a real estate agent or a business is "hurting capitalism," said Holmes Beach resident John Cagnina, who owns prop- erty in Anna Maria. "The City of Anna Maria seems like it always wants to infringe on the rights of the businessman," he alleged. "Do you feel morally comfortable" with this action?, he asked. Just a minute, said Commissioner Duke Miller. The business community came to the city and asked for new regulation of signs. "It wasn't our idea," he responded. Cagnina admitted he had not been at any of the initial meetings on the issue. As if public outrage at the ordinance wasn't enough of a "sign of troubled signs," Dye took himself out of the advice business on this ordinance because he owns rental property in Anna Maria. "There may be a perception," he said, if he gave the city an opinion. "So I should just stay away" from the ordinance. The commission agreed to retain Sarasota attorney Mike Connolly for advice on the sign ordinance, which was prepared by City Planner Alan Garrett. And make no mistake, Garrett told the com- mission, sign ordinances are probably the "most- challenged" ordinances in the nation. At issue is the freedom of speech guaranteed in the U.S. Constitu- tion. Indeed, under the proposed ordinance, a residence could only have one sign on the property with a max- imum of three square feet and a limited number of words. So, asked Commissioner Linda Cramer, if a resi- dence already has a sign outside the premises with a name like "Casa de Allan," the owners would be pre- cluded from putting up a "for rent" or "for sale" sign under the ordinance? Correct, replied Garrett, who said he modeled the ordinance after a similar law on Longboat Key. But it's up to the commission if it wants to allow any exceptions or modify the ordinance, he said. Real estate agents also complained that the three- square-foot limit was too small and the ordinance did not consider canalfront property. Realtor Don Schroder said a "for sale" sign is often placed along the waterway of a waterfront property because many potential buyers "cruise" the Island's -..* Meanwhile, in Holmes Beach, signs proliferate. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy canals looking at houses for sale. Resident Bob Barlow said that while he was pleased the city was trying to "clean up the real estate sign issue," the proposed ordinance appears "far too restrictive on homeowners." He suggested the commis- sion consult real estate agents on how a sign ordinance could be written to everyone's satisfaction and he also questioned how the ordinance would be enforced. Commission Chairperson John Quam agreed to discuss the ordinance further and will place the issue on the commission's April 13 workshop agenda. He also invited members of the city's real estate and business community to the workshop for input. In other business, the commission agreed that Amador Salinas and his family got the short end of the stick when the city commission of June 24, 1997, passed a motion allowing for a zoning change from commercial to residential for his vacant property at 9907 Gulf Drive. Unfortunately, when Salinas went to build his house last year, he was told by Building Official Kevin Donohue that the property is zoned commercial and he could not issue a residential building permit. Seems the commission of 1997 did everything right, but forgot to pass an accompanying ordinance for the zoning change. Salinas said he was "frustrated" because the prop- erty had been split and another family had been allowed to build a house several years ago, but now he was being denied that right. That house was constructed before Donohue became the building official. While Salinas asked the commission to pass a motion for his building permit, Dye told commission- ers that the legal way.to clear the.situation was to enact a zoning change ordinance. That, however, will require Salinas to go before the planning and zoning board for a public hearing, then to the city commission for public hearings. In addition, said Dye, as a legal matter, the city also has to pass a small change amendment to its compre- hensive plan and go through that process. The two procedures could go through the process "side by side," but the amendment would then have to go to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and there is a 30-day waiting period for it to become effective. He estimated it would take two months at the city level to get the changes effected, providing everything went smoothly. Dye did say Salinas might want to submit his plans to the building official for review and be ready to go if everything is passed. Former planning and zoning board chairman Tom Turner, however, said that when he was on the board several years ago, the commission granted building per- mits to several people who wanted to build a residence in a commercial district. He suggested that procedure could be done immediately to help Salinas, but the commission did not consider that in its discussions. Miller told Salinas that there's "not a soul in this room who doesn't want you to have a house, but we need to hear the most expeditious way. That's what- we're trying to do." Mayor SueLynn said she would help Salinas fill out the proper request for a zoning change and get the accompanying small plan amendment to the comp plan from Dye to go to the P&Z board at the same time. The commission also turned down a request from the mayor to discuss a possible purchase of 425 Pine Ave. for use as a maintenance storage shed for the public works department. The property was purchased several months ago by P&Z board member Randall Stover for $550,000. Stover had offered it to the city for $875,000. Register or lose signs in Bradenton Beach Aesthetics are all in the eye of the beholder Under the proposed Anna Maria sign ordinance, this sign would not be permitted in the city. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy By Paul Roat If you have a sign in Bradenton Beach, register it with the city or expect to lose it come Monday. Bradenton Beach enacted a tough new sign ordinance last year that goes into effect April 1. Building Official Ed Me Adam has said that unli- censed signs will be confiscated beginning Monday, April 3, with a $35 fee levied for the sign's return. Mc Adam said the sign law would be vig- orously enforced. Mayor John Chappie said he expected the city to have a storage trailer on hand for storage of the confiscated signs. - Real estate companies will probably feel the most impact from the ordinance, due to their "for sale" or "for rent" signs. The new law requires the signs to be free-standing and attached "to a maxi- mum of two 4-by-4 support posts with the top of the supporting arm located a maximum of 4 feet from the ground." The cost of sign permits is pro-rated this year at $25 for new signs, and decals are required for all signs. As of Oct. 1, 2006, cost of real estate signs will be $50 each per year for new signs, $25 for annual renewals. For more information or to apply for sign per- mits, contact the building department at 778-1-005. ;-; ~gW" -gr THE ISLANDER U MARCH 29. 1006i A-5 Traffic, traffic everywhere, not a i By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Understating the obvious for Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials at its March 21 meeting held a discus- sion on traffic problems confronting the four member cities. While every BIEO member and its invited guests, such as Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian and Mike Howe of the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, agreed that traffic on the barrier islands is a problem, no one had an acceptable solution. LBK Town Commissioner Jeremey Whatmough suggested a consolidated traffic study of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island to come up with possible solu- tions, but Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore coun- tered: "What's the point?" "We might be spending a lot of money for noth- ing. It's tourist season out here. All the people are coming from eastern Manatee and Sarasota counties to the beach at this time of year, or staying out here," she said. Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway ends at city line Thanks, but no thanks. Members of the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity decided last week that they weren't interested in expanding the official des- ignation of Gulf Drive north to merge with the Pahna Sola Scenic Highway. Holmes Beach City Commissioner Sandy Haas- Martens had appeared before the Bradenton Beach group earlier this year asking for the closure of the "missing link" between the two entities. The gap runs through Holmes Beach, she said, and already has exten- sive landscaping and trolley shelters to bring to the table. But the Bradenton Beach group, led by Chair Michael Pierce, decided that it would prefer to continue on its own without involving its neighboring city. Scenic highways are so designated for their historic or natural beauty and are then available for receipt of federal and state grants. There are three scenic high- 1;ais in the area: Bradenton Beach. Palma Sgia and the Tamiami Trail through Manatee and Sarasota coun- ties. The problem is only for about four months during the year, particularly during February and March, she noted. "We just have to live with it. We're not about to four-lane State Road 789 (Gulf Drive). What's left?" Actually, what's left is another plan for a bridge direct from the mainland to Longboat Key, an idea often proposed, but always vetoed on Longboat Key. Whatmough noted that the U.S. Coast Guard will hold a public hearing Wednesday, March 29, at the Holmes Beach City Hall to take public input on chang- ing the on-demand bridge opening times from every 20 minutes to every half-hour. That move could certainly improve traffic flow, he said. The BIEO has worked the past two years to get the opening times changed and the Coast Guard is seri- ously considering the request, but opposition from sail- ing groups in Palmetto and Bradenton has surfaced. Getting the opening times changed would help the traffic problem, particularly during the season, What- mough argued. "Traffic often backs up from the Cortez Bridge down S.R. 789, across the Longboat Pass Bridge and down Gulf of Mexico Drive for three or four miles," By Paul Roat A plateful of controversial issues could be in front of the Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday, April 4. Bradenton.Beach Marina owner Allan Bazzy is requesting a major development within a planned unit development to create a 12-unit boatell," or motel for boaters docking at the commercially zoned marina; which is just south of the Cortez Bridge on Anna Maria Sound. The motel units are proposed to be one bed- room with a living room area, kitchen and bath, and the motel would replace the present storage building at the marina. - Island Inc./Beach Development Inc., 1402 and wE. ISIAN1816 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 $2,6001 *Limited to available stock in dealer inventory sold and delivered before .March 31, 2006. Visit Cannons Marina for complete details. 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That's likely the same percentage for traffic headed west on S.R. 64 (Manatee Avenue) and Cortez Road in Manatee County, Whitmore predicted. After much discussion, the Island elected officials agreed to study the results of the Longboat Key study, but made no promises regarding acceptance of any potential solutions. At least all the BIEO members agreed on one thing. Traffic along the barrier islands is everyone's problem, but the cure might be worse than the disease, 1404 Gulf Drive N., across the street from Bermuda Bay, is requesting a comprehensive plan change for a large-scale development. The city commission had rejected development of the Gulffront property six years ago, but subsequent court rulings reversed the city's denial and orders came through to proceed with two planned-duplexes, as envisioned by the developer. There is also a major development application with a special exception on the table for the. Sandpiper Resort, 2601 Gulf Drive N. 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Marina, Gulffront development, dock on Bradenton Beach P&Z agenda 6-A M MARCHI29, 2006 U TIIE ISLANDER Opinion Buyer, seller, planner beware? In terms of real estate deals, it's a "buyer beware" world. Sometimes, you may not really know what you're getting into. We've seen deals in the past for duplexes that weren't duplexes, motels that weren't motels, and sales that weren't sales, owners that weren't owners ... and so on down the road. You may want to think that if it looks like a duplex, it is a duplex. If it walks like a "triplex," it is one. Not so. Since the Federal Emergency Management Agency enacted building limitations in the the mid-1970s, lots of renovations "behind closed doors" have resulted in illegal units in existing structures. Suffice it to say, if a bedroom or kitchenette is behind the garage door, it may not be "kosher." Some buyers have had to find out the hard way, meaning they had to remove illegal units at a painful price because planned "income" goes out with the false walls and twin beds. Now we have what seems like a host of motel-to- condo conversions in the marketplace. And we have folks who really don't like the idea too much, and while they cite a loss of motel accommodations, it appears to us that most of the conversions here have remained overnight rentals. As one city commissioner put it some time back, "Who cares what the ownership is?" so long as it's being rented. Well, maybe the tax collector cares if what we've heard is true and some of those owners are claiming homestead exemption. And who wouldn't want to run a motel if someone else paid the bills to own and maintain it? Unlike the loss of the Holiday Inn on Longboat Key to mega-buck residential condos, most of the Anna Maria Island conversions have remained viable rental units. It's market driven, like the conversion of several marinas to condos. We're quickly losing dock space, maintenance and boat storage for those folks who don't live on the waterfront. Perico Harbor is going private, a marina on Pine Avenue is homes, the Holmes Beach marina is condos, and Galati Marine serves only its boat-buying customers. So what's an island without marinas? Bradenton Beach planners will be faced with that question when they consider a request to change the use of much of the only marina there to motel. And, planners take note, those so-called motel rooms look more like condos .... If it waddles, swims and quacks, is it a duck or a condo? Thie Islander MARCH 29, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 21 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Don Maloney David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Brannon, c6nnie@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org V Distribution SUrbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) 'IeSaw *^ Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2006 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 "PHONE '941 778-7978 "' SLICK Opinion ..2 Historical society's thanks As the new executive administrator of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the people who supported us and Island Heritage Days on March 4. Thanks to newspapers for the interest they created with well-placed publicity and colorful ads, commented on enthusiastically by a visiting retired journalist from the north and most appreciated by all of us here at AMIHS. Thanks to all our volunteers who worked for months coordinating vendors, parades, publicity and people to work the different venues on the day of the fair. To the City of Anna Maria for helping us file the necessary papers, the sheriff's office and public works department for their help, prior to and after the fair, and all the wonderful people who worked that day, giving so freely of their time. ,Thanks to the chamber of commerce and'the Anna Maria Island Island Community Center, who helped with information and supplies. To the bands, clowns and all the talented demonstrating craft persons and vendors who joined us on the most perfect day Mother Nature could have provided. It was a real community event. L.%W P\L 'Th~i~E\ INC2ll~ TO P ) L-S> Tfr~eL sp I t- I- I~' G~OIt~cf-r BE- A %OLAtt4 CFEA-L IFOMC otjat.191 U3 9EFNt~ 1VIE\ COc4JOS I Nrv, fLt$o, ,L4RNt rJPTJ 0 t4 By Egan by an incredible crew of volunteers including Jake Spooner, Darren Phillips, Peyton Phillips and Cathleen Burnfield. These volunteers,-along with Commissioner Janie Robertson and Mayor John Chappie, did back- breaking work in the sun for three hours on a wonderful Saturday morning. Huge thanks to Joe's Eats and Sweets for their incredibly generous donations, which enabled us to provide free ice cream and hot dogs to attendees. Our Expo was made possible by a grant from Southwest Florida Water Management District, Manasota Basin Board, but would not have been possible at all without the hard work of city staff and all of the vendors who showed up to educate and help our citizens. Thanks to Manatee County Utilities for delivering our rain barrels and congratulations to Mike Bazzy-of Bradenton Beach Marina, who won our rain barrel giveaway. Please remember to consider the health .of our waterways when you dump things in the storm drains or apply fertilizers and.pesticides. Please don't litter and use smart watering practices. Plant coastal salt- tolerant landscaping and don't take plastic bags to the beach. Hope to see you again at next year's Expo. Vice Mayor Lisa Marie Phillips, Bradenton Beach It's the prices Sissy Quinn, Anna Maria In TheIslander dated Feb. 22, 2006, titled "Island Artists guild generous tourism nosedives, thanks to pipes," that is not so, in s g my opinion. The Artists Guild and Phyllis Cogan, director, have I spoke to several different businesses from Long- been so supportive of my book "Riparian Rites." They boat Key to Anna Maria and they told me their business hosted a special "open mike" and book signing as well was down in January and some of February also. as carrying my book amid their beautiful artworks. But as a tourist for 22 years in that area along the Their organization is so welcoming to aspiring art- Gulf Coast, some resorts have raised the rent by more ists living in and visiting this community, than $100 a week in 2005. These resorts with outra- Victoria Underwood, Holmes Beach geous increases are guilty of driving the middle class Eco E o t s people away. I do not believe your real estate taxes Eco Expo thanks have increased that much. There are so many people to thank for the success The pipes are not pretty, but how else are you of our 2006 Eco Expo held.in Bradenton Beach. going to get renourishment done? S-The planting of the raimgarden \\;]s fpcUltaed .::;., i..4I/br, .j'2 .D. ) ..Aanm ,lu .,n .'; ,': ... . 2 "". .. .. .. 2 .*:... ...... ",' '.......... .'a, .;' ;.' .' .... 7 /111"B"!7 d-~fd- '66 THE ISLANDER M MARCH 29, 2006 U A-7 Spring forward Sunday and blame it on Ben Franklin By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter It's that time again, time to move the hour hand ahead by one hour and join the reluctant move into Daylight Saving Time. And it all began with that venerable and venerated statesman and founding father Benjamin Frank- lin. He brought it up just whimsi- cally in an essay he dashed off in a moment of boredom while an American delegate to Paris in 1784. An Englishman named William Willett started taking it seriously in a pamphlet in 1907, proposing advancing clocks 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April and retarding them again on four September Sundays. It didn't take hold but after some experimentation and frustration amid large British guffaws, in 1925 Par- liament enacted a law that Summer Time, as it was called then, should be from April to October. Florida being nearer the equator than the rest of the U.S., DST isn't as useful here as it is generally accepted to be in more northern climes. Or more southern, for that matter. The argument is that it reduces demand for electricity for lighting. In the summertime, people who rise S before sunup use more energy in the morning than if DST B were not in effect. Though ei 70 percent of Americans rise before 7 a.m., this e waste of energy from having less sunlight is more than offset by the savings of energy that result from more sunlight in the evening. So goes that line of thought, according to the Internet. The United States adopted DST in 1918 and has used it pretty much ever since. Other countries accept it or don't, according to the local logic. The purpose is to make better use of daylight, moving an hour of daylight from morning to evening in summers, reversing it in winter. The rule is to "spring forward, fall back." May as well conform, to avoid confusion, and set your clock ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 2. Forward, ho! The Florida Blood Services bloodmobile will be at Island Fitness Inc. Monday, April 17, one of four blood drives in the area during the month. It will accept blood donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fitness center, 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Other drives during the month will be Tuesday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fantasy Travel, 6630 Cortez Road, Bradenton; Monday, April 10, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Curves for Women, 4228 Sixth St. W., Bradenton; and Thursday, April 13, from 8 to 11 a.m., Pinnacle Medical Center, 315 75th St. W., Bradenton. Amy L. Lee, manager of this territory for Florida Blood Services, outlined parameters for blood donors: Donors must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds or more, and enjoy generally good health. "Good health" means you should not have a cold, flu or sore throat symptoms, with an acceptable iron level in the blood, and the iron content will be tested as part of the dona- tion procedure. Excluded from giving blood are pregnant women, people who have had hepatitis or major surgery lately, or "participated in activities that put you at risk for the HIV/AIDS virus." A . INC -. In the March 28, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota said they did not yet have an explanation why nine dolphins and six sea turtles have been found dead the past two weeks along the Island's shores. Island elected officials and members of the public have blasted a proposal by the Manatee County Department of Public Safety to take its ambulance off Anna Maria Island and station it elsewhere. Holmes Beach city commissioners began discussion of a smaller new city hall with a $950,000 price tag after a number of citizens railed at the original $1.2 million cost for the planned building. Date Low High Rainfall March 19 64 84 0 March 20 70 86 0 March 21 68 -84 0 March 22 67 83 0 March 23 64 76 .20 March 24 62 72 0 March 25 54 70 0 Average Gulf water temperature 690 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. 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Date Name shown on card: S MAIL START DATE: S The Islander , Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 E CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 . OR ONLINE AT islander.org *. .U.UUUEUU. >EU.UEEU.UU .U UU E-.E *** Four area blood drives planned in April 8-A M MARCH 29, 2006 N THE ISLANDER Cortez maritime museum is statewide now By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter The maritime museum organized over the past few months in the village of Cortez has suddenly become a statewide entity the Florida State Mari- time Museum. Formerly called the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum, the upgrading name change was engineered by Richard "Chips" Shore, Manatee County clerk of the circuit court and pretty much the father of the museum. Shore told the meeting last week of the sponsoring Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage that the name is only logical, since this is the only maritime museum in the state. Besides, it will give him added leverage with state officials from whom he is seeking funding help for the museum a statewide outfit will draw broader support than its regional predecessor. He seeks funding to buy a home for the museum, which now is in the overcrowded Cortez Community Center and has been envisioned as the chief tenant of the Seafood Shack restaurant. The county had expressed some interest in buying the big property for the museum, but that interest died when proposed boat ramps there aroused strong opposition. Shore is keeping the prospect alive through discus- sions with owner Ham Jones, who has expressed a pref- erence for selling it for the museum, although the prop- erty is not being actively marketed. It remains open and lively, serving customers daily. Among possible contributors to such a public pur- chase are various foundations, private interests, inde- pendent government agencies, and a number of state agencies, and Shore is hitting them all. "We are going to make this happen," he told FISH. As clerk of court, Shore and his large department -are responsible for all things historic in Manatee County, and Cortez is an officially designated historic village. Anna Maria City board nixes lot split By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria's planning and zoning board March 20 voted to recommend that the city commission deny a proposed lot split at 204 Archer Way because it said the lot to be split was not a trapezoid, but a rectangle and thus did not meet the city requirement for lot shape in a split. The subject property has 10,625 square feet of space and each new lot would have enough square foot- age to meet the current city code for lot size of a single- family residence in the R-2 zone. The original lot was rectangular, said City Plan- ner Alan Garrett, but the applicants changed that to a trapezoid because the city code prohibits splits in the residential-2 (duplex) zone that result in tworectangu- lar lots. He noted that the code is "silent" on splitting an irregular-shaped lot such as a trapezoid to build two single-family units. The applicant admitted to changing the shape of the lot. But attorney Mark Barnebey, representing the lot Fran Barford was elected chairper- son of the Anna S: Maria Planning -. and Zoning Board March 20, *'. replacing Chris S '. Collins, who recently resigned the position. Barford is a former mayor of Temple Terrace. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin owners, argued the lot shape is a trapezoid. "This is a simple petition. The lots are not rect- angular," he said, and single-family homes are more compatible with the area than a duplex. The proposal would not be increasing density, since the applicants are already allowed to build a new duplex. Barnebey, a former math teacher at Manatee High School, said the lot is a trapezoid, but board member Frank Pytel pointed to the future land use map of the city's comprehensive plan and said it shows the lot is a rectangle. Rectangular lots can be no less than 7,500 square feet for construction of a single-family home, he said, but agreed the code makes no mention of split lots that are not rectangular. Garrett said that the city code appears to be incon- sistent when dealing with a "non-rectangular" lot less than 7,500 square feet for a single-family home in the R-2 district. The board was tied 3-3 in its initial vote to recom- mend approval or denial of the lot split, but voted 4-2 to recommend denial in a second vote. The city commission will have the final vote on whether or not to approve the board's ultimate recom- mendation. TREE TURTULE rJA Unique Gift Shop ' FREE Shell Necklace i i -- (with Ad) 701 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach (941) 778-2943 SHELL LAND I^ Yr Beach and Shell Shop i FREEr Shell Necklace (with Ad) 301 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach (941) 778-8607 THLE ISLANDER N MtARICHI29. 2000 a A-9 'Neighbor vs. neighbor ends for many Florida cities By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn will ask the city com- mission to look at retaining a special magistrate to pre- side over code enforcement violations and variance requests, a procedure that many Florida cities and coun- ties have willingly adopted the past few years to bring impartiality to such proceedings. Sharon Barrian of the Florida League of Cities said more and more cities and counties are adopting the pro- cedure because "it takes 'neighbor vs. neighbor' out of the equation." A special magistrate is an attorney who has had intensive training in land use and code enforcement issues and is generally board certified by the Florida Bar Association. Their function is to act as a "judge" and settle code disputes or variance requests..They can also be involved in traffic cases, she said. In addition, Barrian said, the special magistrate must have a thorough knowledge of the city codes of every city that retains his or her services. The Florida Supreme Court has upheld use of a special magistrate because variance and code violation hearings are considered "quasi-judicial" in nature, she said. SueLynn said she's long considered asking the commission to establish a special magistrate to make decisions on code enforcement and variances and feels the time is right to make the switch. "I want to eliminate having one neighbor make a decision about another neighbor. I think we should take personal opinion and friendship out of the proceedings. A special magistrate is a trained lawyer who does not live in the city and can make an impartial decision," she said. Amen, added Sonya Williams of the code enforce- ment office for Deltona, located halfway between Day- tona Beach and Orlando. "We've had a special magistrate for two years and it's worked out well. It cuts through all the neighbor- hood feuds. You have an impartial person paid by the city, but who represents all parties. He goes strictly by the book," she said. The city turned to the special magistrate system after experiencing a number of "neighbor vs. neighbor" incidents where nobody on the code enforcement board could agree to make a decision against a friend and neighbor, she said. Some decisions left bitter feelings on one side of the issue or another, accusations were hurled and some people became extremely "vehement" about a decision. "But the special magistrate has worked out very well. He doesn't live in the city, so he has no special interest in either party. He acts like a judge and must be an attorney licensed by the state, and nobody is 'under pressure' to make a favorable or unfavorable ruling like we had in the past," said Williams. In addition, the special magistrate system cuts down on the time it takes to reach a decision. "We used to have cases drag on for months. Now, the magistrate either makes a decision that night, or gives a decision the following month after studying the city codes. But the rulings are always based on impar- tiality and the law," she added. In Deltona, with a popu- lation of about 80,000 people, the magistrate holds a hearing every month. While the magistrate's rulings are binding, the amount of the fine can be appealed to the city commis- sion, she said, and often is when a fine has accumulated for a number of months or even years. Deltona uses the services of attorney Charles Cino of Ormond Beach. Cino said he is a magistrate for a number of other communities in the Daytona Beach- Deltona area, in addition to magistrate for the Volusia County traffic court. Barrian said most major counties in Florida now use a special magistrate for code enforcement, includ- ing Manatee, Dade, Broward, Brevard, Duval, Hills- borough and Pinellas counties, among others. SueLynn said she anticipated the commission would discuss the item at its May workshop. City Planner Alan Garrett will present a package of information on the special magistrate system to com- missioners at the workshop, she said. ", i- : Relay for life -' s. On sale at Publix were tickets for a sneak preview of the Island Players Neil Simon production S "Chapter Two" sponsored by The Islander newspaper's Relay ^t!i for Life team. Proceeds from x'' 4--.] the March 21 performance ben- ._ efited the American Cancer Soci- ety. Pictured are, from left, stand- ing, Mike Hurst, Troy Conley S and cancer survivors Mary Smith Sand Maureen Morris. Seated are S cancer survivor and Islander Relay for Life team captain Nancy Ambrose and Bobby Edington. Islander Photo: S.. ... Edna Tiemann EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN . *,.,i? ,WOOEl ] yWHY LEAVE *. .lMul.:h ',hell Soil THE Interior Silks Si.: Fon-, Fr3mE1Ar, ISLAND?? L*.1r Pr-a.' r teLr L WE HAVE IT r,.r 1Wrwoug h Iron HERE! G^lVd~Can,, \ ,,p.J? I: MIXON FARM.1S T iru7Tre. Por R. bk3hs, Tb IX JN F.A RhIS Ch rairs and More *I*. r,t-u ,- ,:- I ,51,,I - peteV .LOCAL PRODUCE 5704 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH 778-44-11 lifestyle saon .! spa a store experience the difference j- .;.-r hair noils skin body ".l 5311 gulAldsia B B anna maria island 778.5400 www.A2salon and spa.coma an &4rtmfrd tA-ccent to jlom &23itk ..o .:. Active Adult Communiqy _* Villas available. for': :-:--_ inimnidiate_ occupancy; *W. 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Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Club's penny event 'a huge success' No need to go street Shopping in New York City ... 1I j i all the famous designer names! Iil l:I' I..... 1 LeatWher Metallic hanclpaiile hiaicld s AecesSories Jewelq OPENING OUR SECOND LOCATION: APRIL 1 AT" 412 10TH AVE. W. PALMETTO Located in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 773-1204 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Mention this ad, get 10% off GIoeING: TI /I H T The Anna Maria Garden Club's "penny contest" and plant sale was "a huge success" as a fundraiser and a social event, said a spokesperson. In all it raised $1,018.10 for the club, she said: Raffle tickets $404, plant sales $299.70, bake sales $164.95, coin.votes $126.60; refreshments $22.85. First-place winners in the flower arrangement competi- tion, chosen by people voting with their coins, were: Life in a shell, Ginny Garland; green theme, Dawn Haskins; beauty of the geisha, Priscilla Seawald; coun- try style with pitcher, Seawald; basket of love, Suzanne Pelletier; geometric design, Seawald; horticulture, Sea- wald; picnic at the seashore, Carol Surko and Anne Ricci tied with Susan Femald. Complete details may be obtained by calling 778-4683. 'Open exhibit'-submissions sought for April show The Anna Maria Island Art League has set per piece, \ ith a limit of three pieces per artist. April 4 as the date to receive submnilioins for its The opening reception will be from 5:30 to "open exhibit" April 7-28 at the league's gallery, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7. .5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues- Open to all artists, the submissions will be day through.Friday. 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I REPAIRS 7 DAYS A WEEK IlI OIFRIECK Vacuums of Sarasota Hous: on-Fr., 0-, St.,105, un 12-51 941-924-1841 AMI 1 ~7r n I Tour group Helping out with the annual Tour of Homes to benefit the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center are commit- tee members, seated, left to right, Ann Home and Marcia Powers, and standing, from left, Kethy MacKenzie, Aida McAffee, Betsy Smith, Penny Reinholz, Joan Pettigrew and Dolores Harrell. In the back- ground is the quilt made by the Eyeland Needlers, which was the featured raffle prize. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Tour nets $37,382, Cortez festival $65,000 Sponsors of two recent fundraising events in the area have completed their tabulations and are jubilant at the results. The Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes March 18, with five Island homes opened to the public, realized some $37,000, said the sponsor and beneficiary, Anna Maria Island Community Center, including the Center's share of The Islander's special publication. Across Anna Maria Sound, the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in mid-February has compiled its fig- ures, paid all the bills and banked some $65,000. It will go toward the purchase of property within the FISH Preserve. The purchase will fill in a blank spot in ownership of the Preserve by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, said FISH President Allen Garner. The Pre- serve was purchased with proceeds from four earlier fishing festivals. I I I I I - --F ".".T--! -- -- -- ---- I I Library to note poetry week with guest speaker Blinn National Poetry Week will be noted at the Island Branch Library with Lucia Blinn read- ing from her new book, "Lucia, Passing for Normal," at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11. Blinn is a poet, author and retired advertis- ing director who lives on Longboat Key and has read her works on National Public Radio and at a number of cultural events in Chicago, Texas and Colorado, as well as Florida. The sponsoring Friends of the Island Library note that her poems have been described as "witty, wise and bittersweet, which ... gives us a glimpse of ourselves." The Friends' programs at the library, 5701 Marina Drive, are open to the public free, and the organization asks that attendees be seated before 10:25 a.m. Details may be obtained by calling 778-6341. Writers meet Monday The Gulf Coast Writers organization will meet at 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 3, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Partici- pants are to bring original writings to read. Details may be obtained by calling 761-9036. Belle Haven art show scheduled for Saturday The first art show at Belle Haven cottage will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society has.announced. It will be the initial event of many planned around the historic cottage that was at the end of the Anna Maria City Pier until a storm sent it into the bay in 1926. It was recovered and put to use as a residence until its restoration by the society over the past few years. It is at the Anna Maria Island Historical Park, 416 Pine Ave.. A-nna MalNria. During the art show and sale April 1, Carolyne SNorwood, former director of the. society, and its museum, will-sign copies of her book, "Anna Maria Island, the Early Days." In charge of artworks for the show is Zoe Von Aver- camp, former -director of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island. She has signed up these artisans: Gloria Hall Cropper, basket weaving demonstra- 'tion; Shirley O'Day, wood carving demonstration; Peggy Potter, watercolors; Fay Neirman, mixed media; Jean King. potter: Carla Neirman, garden sculptures; Joan Voyles, watercolors and prints of Island land- marks; and Mark Alonzo, natural media. Additional information may be obtained from the society 's director. Sissy Quinn, at 778-5120. Six-week cancer cooking course set A six-Saturday course designed to help its students prevent and survive cancer through the food one eats will begin April 8 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. The cooking course will "not only teach people what foods are good for them, but show them how to make foods taste good," said the sponsoring Cancer Project, headquartered in Washington, D.C. A low-fat vegetarian diet will be proposed, heavy in fruits, vegetables and whole grains with less fats and substitutes for dairy products. It will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the follow- ing Saturdays: April 8, "Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods." April 15, "Favoring Fiber." April 22, -Disco\ ering Dairy Alternatives." May 6, "Replacing Meat." May 13, "Planning Healthy Meals/Antioxidents and Phytochemicals." May 20, "Immune-Boosting Foods/Maintaining a Healthy Weight." Ellen Jaffe Jones will guide participants through preparation of recipes. The course is free and classes will be at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Details may. be obtained.by calling 778-1908. Authors pack island Branch Library for library week Nearly two dozen local authors, illustrators and photographers are scheduled to present informal talks at the Island Branch Library Apri81 3-7 for National Library Week. The schedule of events includes the following. April 3, 3-5 p.m.: James Stanley Barlow, "Appa- lachia and Beyond: Yarns and Yearnings;" Gene Domienik, "I Remember the Yorktown;" Jack Hub- bard, "Patriot's Will;" and Patricia McCroy, "Deatgh Be Proud: Art and Anthropology of Final Resting Places." April 4, 10 a.m.-noon: Bree Hill, "Cooking Secrets, Our Love Affairs with Food and Travel;" Ralph Hunter, "From Calusas to Condos: A Pictoral History of Long- boat Key;" Andrew Clyde Little, "Before Whispers Become Silence;" and Carolyne Norwood, "Anna Maria Island: The Early Days, 1893-1940." April 5, 10-11:30 a.m.: Gene Ciliberti, "I've Never Been Old Before;" Charles Entwistle, "The Promise;" and Sigfried Mauritz, "The Road Home." April 5, 3-5 p.m.: Jude Hatcher Bangs, "The Elf King;" H. Terrell Griffin, "Longboat Blues: A Mys- tery;" James Macomber, "Art Part;" and Bruce Allen Wallis, "Muggs Mulcher." April 6, 10 a.m.-noon: Jolie Bell, "Poor Tugger;" Ralph Fondes, "From the Attic to Military Museums: How to Honor Your Family by Donating and Pre- serving Military History;" Justin Noyes/Joan Condon, "Snuffy the Magical Dragon;" and Patricia McCroy, "Death Be Proud: Art and Anthropology of Final Rest- ing Places." April 7, 10 a.m.-noon: Ciliberti, Griffin, and Macomber. The Island Branch Library is located at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Further information is available at 778-6341. Featured sale: This custom home at 3104 Ave. F Holmes Beach, sold in October 2004for $1,735,000 and in March 2006for $2,391,000, amounting to a 37-percent increase. The cost per square foor is $1,141. It was on the market for 103 days. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson Island real estate sales 3104 Ave. F, Holmes Beach, a 2,094 sfla / 3,048 sfur 3bed/2bath/3car Gulffront home built in 2003 on a 50x135 lot was sold 03/07/06, Bartizal to Minkovitz for $2,391,000; list $2,499,000. 3715 Gulf Drive, a vacant 88x100 lot zoned R4 was sold 03/07/06, Coleman to Johnson McCaleb Development LLC for $800,000; list $800,000. 1800 Gulf Drive N., Unit 108, La Costa, Braden- ton Beach, a 952 sfla / 1,088 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1979 was sold 03/08/06, Messer to Oak- land Partners LLC for $700,000. 6300 Marina Drive, Unit 10B, Island Walk, Holmes Beach, a 1875 sfla 3bed/2.5bath/2car condo built in 2005 iwas sold 03/07/06, OM Island Properties LLC to Wessels for $645,000; list $695,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 301, Club Bamboo South, Bradenton Beach, a 480 sfur studio condo was sold 03/06/06, S and S Beach Properties LLC to Lewi- son for $550,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 222, Runaway Bay, Bra- denton Beach, a 691 sfla / 771 sfur lbed/lbath condo built in 1978 was sold 03/08/06, Baake to Ksiazek for $305,000; list $315,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at ww i i;lI.. i. i .., I.. C. ; ilt 2006.. THE ISLANDER MARCH 29. 2006 0 A-ll Island Dreams<-- o# Relocation Sale 30-40% OFF all items Located at the corner of Spring Avenue and Gulf Drive 778~4050 Cruise the Mediterranean ]CamialStyle CARNIVAL LIBERTY 12 day Mediterranean OCT. 10 with air from Tampa, inside cabin From $2,599 pp Bloodmobile ~ April 4 ~ 10am-2pm RSVP Please *Rates are per guest, double occupancy, capacity controlled and cruise only. Government taxes/fees ($17-$74) are additional per guest. Rates available on select sailings only. Restrictions apply. 2006 Carnival Cruise Lines. All rights reserved. Ships Registry The Bahamas and Panama. 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While efforts t6 confirm a potential purchase with Tidemark managing partner Nick Easterling were unsuc- cessful, the same business owners said they have been told that Tidemark wants the businesses to remain. The building is owned by Sunrise Landings LLC, for which the principal owner is John Belsito. According to a real estate agent with Gulf-Bay Realty in the center building, Tidemark had an option Son the property and since it was listed for sale, it is assumed they chose to exercise the option. The list price was reported to be more than $2 million. The Islander's source said Tidemark is expected to raze the building to build additional residential condo/ motel units over office/retail space. Efforts to reach either Belsito or Ken Dardis of SReliance Property Group and Tidemark Partners LLC were unsuccessful. Mayors turn to commissions for consolidation study funding Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie and Holmes Beach Mayor John Chappie will ask their respective city commissions to split the $25,000 cost of a study on the feasibility of consolidation that they proposed would be done by the Carl Vinson Institute of Govern- ment at the University of Georgia. SWhitmore said she and Chappie have discussed the study with Harry Hayes of the CVIG and he's outlined the parameters and costs for an initial study. According to Whitmore, Hayes said the $25,000 plus expenses is for the team to come to both cities for "information gathering" for a study to determine if - consolidation of the two cities is feasible. Voters in both cities last fall approved a non-binding referendum that each city should explore the feasibility of consolidating Island governments. The Anna Maria City Commission declined to put the measure on its ballot. Hayes and his governmental team have done a number of consolidation studies throughout the south- eastern United States, including a study for Sea Island and St. Simons in Georgia, that found taxpayers in the two cities would save a minimum of $500,000 in administra-- tive expenses annually through consolidation. !-4 The Island Experts since 1972 l. N Turn to West Coast Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. for technical expertise, customer satisfaction and Carrier systems that are second to none. 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The Island Fitness Center building in Holmes Beach is reportedly being sold to the developers of the Tidemark Resort, which is under construction adjacent to the property. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Get tickets early for i Tickets for the 2006 edition of the Affaire to Remember are going on sale, and sponsors advise get- ting them now because the event frequently sells out early. It will begin with champagne and hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the St. Bernard Catholic Church activity center, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Black tie is optional for the event, whose opening reception will be followed by dinner, open bar, wines, desserts, live and silent auctions, diamond raffle, plus TV and PT Cruiser golf cart raffles. After the auction will-be dancing will be to music by the Shaman band. Tickets are $150 per person and are available at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, sponsor and beneficiary of the big fundraiser. 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Mffaire to Remember Raffle tickets are offered at: AMI Oyster Bars, 6696 Cortez Road and 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton, and 1525 51st Ave. E., Ellen- ton; Anchor Inn, 3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Braden- ton Beach; Duffy's Tavern, 5808 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Also Hurricane Hank's, 5346 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Mar Vista, 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key; Minnie's Beach Cafe, 5360 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Mlr. Bones BBQ, 3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; Rotten Ralph's, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria; Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria; and Home True Value Hardware, 5324 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-1908. fulmtltng *rrae Checkirng * Free Online Banking * Free Online Bill Pay O Over 32.OCO ATM's COAST BANK OF FLORfDA 1-877-CO4STFL iu it.roati .com , "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 -,,_- and Mastercard ". Island Pest Control Inc. SERVING THE ISLANDS MORE THAN 20 YEARS StalE Cenlied, Licensedi and Inriurea LOC31rl' Co neJd and ,rper aler I- 11 I Ll. II I Obituary Helen Cole Stewart Helen Cole Stewart, 92, of Bradenton and formerly Holmes Beach, died March. Miss Stewart grew up in a little town in Mississippi and later graduated magnum cum laude from Louisiana State University with a degree in music. She played the piano when she was a young girl and loved music all her life. She entered the foreign service, U.S. State Depart- ment, in 1947, and lived and worked for the foreign ser- vice for the next 26 years. Italy was her favorite country, and she spent a number of years working at the embassy in Rome and also at the consulate in Naples. She lived in Belgrade (then Yugoslavia) right after World War II, and also spent time in Bonn, Germany. She had a tour of duty in Morocco, and later worked in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Her final post was in Paris, where she lived and worked for the last five years of her career. She loved walking on the beaches on Anna Maria Island and spent many hours at the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach. She loved music, reading and gardening. She is survived by niece and nephew, Victoria Free- man, of Bradenton, and Currey Freeman, who lives near Dallas, Texas; great nephews Kent Freeman and Reid Freeman; and great-great nephew Connor Stewart Freeman. THE ISLANDER M MARCH 29, 2006 U A-13 -I *' .- ;II ..-'" f... .. ' 1-.P. MOM S&E:j Mayors for Meals Participants in the Mayors for Meals program of Meals on Wheels of Manatee County were, from left, Larry Bustle, mayor of Palmetto; Dick Gerhardt, volunteer; SueLynn, mayor ofAnna Maria; Bill Griffin, volunteer and granddaughter Paige; Ellen Campell, executive director of Meals on Wheels; Richard Bohnenberger vice mayor of Holmes Beach; and Larry Guizar volunteer. Islander Photo: Courtesy MOM Greg Ward Manatee County land-use workshops Thursday at Civic Center in Palmetto Two Manatee County workshops on land use issues will be Thursday, March 30, at the county's Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. 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Island Mail carries over 60 sizes of cartons as well as gift mailers and a wide variety of office supplies, mailing tubes and envelopes, and more. The store is located at 3230 East Bay Drive in the shopping center south of Publix. They may be reached at 778-191.1'. '. .... :.. ... :. .., . -1. 14-A 0 MARCH 29. 2006 M THE ISLANDER Laughter, tears, applause for Island Players 'Chapter Two' By David Futch Neil Simon has written some of the finest works of Sthe 20th century and his outing with "Chapter Two" offers up the witty repartee he is known for and the.deep inner feelings he is not. Chapter Two at the Island Players theater in Anna Maria gives us a close look at the machinations of his relationship with wife Marsha Mason, revealing all that is good and bad in second marriages. The stage set is the first clue into the dichotomy of personal angst so evident in all marriages, specifically marriage No. 2. Phyllis Elfenbein, who also directs Chapter Two, and stage crew chief Jack Abene have recreated two Manhat- tan apartments side-by-side, one is the upper east side and the other on Central Park's lower west side. And while the stage takes you to two New York apart- ments, the lighting takes you from one apartment to the other with ease and expectation thanks to the skills of lighting design of Chris McVicker. Sound design for "Chapter Two" and some impec- cable timing is by Bob Grant and the stylish costuming is achieved by Don Bailey. An invisible wall between the apartments sets the stage for laughter and tears, yin and yang. First act, laugh- ter. Second act, tears. Any second-marriage couple will relish what Simon put on paper and what Island Players has brought to the stage. Robin Rhodes as Jennie Malone is superb in bring- ing to life what Mason must have been feeling before and after her marriage to Simon. Island Player's newcomer Gino Norman offers up a George Schneider filled with misgivings after the death of his first wife. Norman bares his soul and gives the audi- ence some possible second thoughts about their second marriages. And there's nothing like a stage actor who can show us vulnerability. Norman does so in a manner not often seen in community theater. One-liner after one-liner characteristic Simon - invade the first act. Introspection invades the second. In 1999, Janos Smal of Budapest, Hungary, wrote about "Chapter Two" in a way common to every man and woman going into second tries. Smal wrote, "Shortly after the'death of his beloved Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Richard Baker Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 and 10:30 am -Worship Services Nursery available at 10:30am .gloriaadeiluierarn corn 6608 Manrna Drve I --. w 'Holmes Beach 778-1813 IRoser memoriall xCmmunitt C1prcly An Interdenominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. 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Contact us today, and let us earn . your loyalty through our quality service and products at "No Problem" prices. ,auto-Owners uwncwe Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Dr.* Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach .. i,.-:..... ::I(941) 778-2253i.. .". :V .. .. ,,*^ I .-.-i wife, a witty but man-of-moods writer falls in love with a temperamental and equally witty actress, being encour- aged by his full-blooded brother Leo and her romance- hungry best friend Faye Medwick, who have problems of their own. "Simon's autobiographical play no doubt rewards his addicts with several bright one-liners and also some per- missive, gloomier-than-usual domestic drama. "Jennie Malone: 'I am wonderful, I'm nuts about me, and if you're stupid enough to throw someone sen- sational like me aside, you don't deserve as good as you've got.'" Schneider's brother Leo, played by Rick Kopp, plays "matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match" all the while making a surreptitious affair with Chapter Two's other matchmaker, Faye, played by the gorgeous and tal- ented Rachael Steckel. Island Players is lucky to have the obnoxious pair and here's hoping they win more soothing roles in the future. The synopsis of the play comes in the second act when Jenny Malone says to George, who is dealing with the death of his first wife: "What do you want? Bitterness. Anger. Fury. Oh, how we hurt each other." The more you love someone, the more they hurt you. Therein lies the crux of the matter. Simon knew this all too well and Elfenbein is due tremendous credit for bringing out the best in four actors Ga'd Adma zvp Creatvme d BLOCK PARTY 10-3 *Satuda Aprl 8 0 Food Music Entertainment Games. Prizes, i \ /Drawings Live Animals Moonwalk and more!u / riT ,ttet community / ) -.^ k land ptit Church ( 8605 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 778-07,19 BRADENTON BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE Annual sign permits are T required The new sign regulations Share now in effect SAll signs should be checked for compliance Signs not in compliance are subject to removal For more information contact the Planning & Development Department (941) 778-1005 ext. 210 C CH I 7 OP 1 A C TIC i NOW " OFFERING 1 , MASSAGE j- j One hour 1 . S massage $50 i S941.792.3777 Dr. John Baldwin 6607 Third Ave. W. 9Bradenton Chiropractic Physician . ,g. ',-. : Left to right, Robin "' : Rhodes, Gino Norman, Racheal Steckel and Rick SKopp in Neil Simon's "Chapter Two" now on S 4 stage at Island Players in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy and two acts. The audience feels it. Again, laughter in the first act, angst in the second. Not so unusual for Simon, who always seems to bring out the best and worst in his one- liner plays. Think "Plaza Suite," "The Sunshine Boys" and "Barefoot in the Park." In the opening of the first act, George has just returned from an extended vacation to London, Paris and Rome and is aloof when brother Leo shows up at his door, castigating George for leaving sour milk in the fridge and water dripping in the bathroom where icicles have formed on the open window and shower stall. George is not fazed, barely paying attention to brother Leo's comments. Says George to Leo, "I'm supposed to come home and make believe I didn't have a wife of 12 years. I went shopping in London and a clerk in the store asked me, 'Do you see what you want?' I turned to him and said, 'She's not here.'" Then to no one in particular save the audience, George says, "Chapter Two in the life of George Sch- neider. One night at a time, folks." This is a tale about remorse and rediscovery. If we all could be so lucky to firid that second someone. 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We honor all competitors prearranged funeral contracts and encourage price comparisons. FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (941) 778-4480 www.griffithcline.com OQ0oooQo Wednesday, March 29 8 to 10 a.m. "Good Morning Longboat Key" program and blood drive at the Longboat-Lido-St. ArmandKeys Cham- ber of Commerce office, 6980 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Thursday, March 30 10 a.m. to noon- Heritage Days walking tour of down- town Bradenton departs from Manatee County Historical Records Library, 1405 Fourth Ave. W., Bradenton. 5 to 7p.m. Preview reception for "The New World in the Eyes of Explorers" at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131 ext. 20. Fee applies. Friday, March 31. 11 a.m. to 7p.m. Boat Expo at the Sarasota-Braden- ton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sara- sota. Information: 355-9161. Fee applies. 7p.m. -The Living Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor- mation: 778-4769. 8 p.m. Florida West Coast Symphony "Masterworks" at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 953-4252. Fee applies. Saturday, April 1 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art show at Belle Haven Cottage, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 416 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-0492. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Island Garden Tour of various loca- tions to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra. Tickets available at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 402 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden walk at the Village of the Arts, between Ninth Street West and 14th Street West, Bra- denton. Information: 747-0823. 11 a.m. to 7p.m. Boat Expo at the Sarasota-Braden- ton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sara- sota. Information: 355-9161. Fee applies. OPEN Mon.-Fri. 73oam-7pxm Sat., Sun., Holidays 73oam-5pm SWALK-INS WELCOME : S % C ~. We're available to tend to your urgent care needs-: Fever/Infections Minor Lacerations Simple Fractures Sprains 1 PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 351 75th Street West *-Bradenton 941-761-1616 Sunday, April 2 11 a.m. to 7p.m. Boat Expo at the Sarasota-Braden- ton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sara- sota. Information: 355-9161. Fee applies. 5:30 p.m. Classical guitarist Rex Willis and flutist Lisa Barbanera at Bishop Planetarium, 201 10th St. W., Braden- ton. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Monday, April 3 8:30 a.m. Internet class at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Registration: 778-6341. 10:15: Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 761-9036. 3 to 5p.m. National Library Week meet and greet fea- turing authors and illustrators James Stanley Barlow, Gene Domienik, Jack Hubbard and Patricia McCroy at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-6341. Tuesday, April 4 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Questions about Medicare Part-D enrollment answered by Michael Vejins at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1541. 10 a.m. to noon National Library Week meet and greet featuring authors and illustrators Bree Hill, Ralph Hunter, Andrew Clyde Little and Carolyne Norwood at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa-. tion: 778-6341. 10 a.m. to 2p.m.- Bloodmobile at Fantasy Travel, 6630 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch meeting with guest Ashley Brown, executive director of the Women's Resource Center, at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Information: 713-0042. Wednesday, April 5 7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at Anna Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062. 10 a.m. to noon National Library Week meet and greet featuring authors and illustrators Gene Ciliberti, Charles Entwistle and Siegfried Mauritz at the Island Branch Library, 57001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Duplicate bridge at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information:778-1908. Fee applies. 2p.m. Sarah Pappas, president of Manatee Commu- nrity College, presentation at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drivb,Holmes Beach. Information: 779-2299. 3 to 5 p.m-. National Library Week meet and greet featuring authors and illustrators Jude Hatcher Bangs, H.Ter- rell Griffin, James Macomber and Bruce Allen Wallis at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes'Beach. Information: 778-6341. \ A\ TIlE ISLANDER M MARCH 29, 2006 a A-15 6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception for Italo Botti exhibit at Wallace Fine Art, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #103, Longboat Key. Information: 387-0746. Ongoing: "Many Faces, One Story" Manatee Heritage Days exhi- bition at Family Heritage House Museum, Manatee Commu- nity College, 5840 26th St.W., Bradenton, through March 3;. 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 College fine art gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through April 6. Informa- tion: 752-5225. Shakespeare on the Bay "The Comedy of Errors" at Powel Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, through April 7. Information: 722-3244. Fee applies. "Chapter Two" at the Island Players, Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through April 9. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies." Island fiber artists Cyndy Custis celebrates 30 years of weaving with a display at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through April 30. Information: 779-9118. 'The New World in the Eyes of Explorers" at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradentori, through June 4. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Upcoming: Manatee Personal Computer Users Group at Freedom Village, Bradenton April 6. National Library Week continues at the Island Branch . Library April 6-7. Spring open exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League April 7. Living Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard Catholic Church April 7. Juvinile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk at Prime Outlets, Ellenton April 7. Art walk at Village of the Arts, Bradenton April 7-8. Island Baptist Church Block Party April 8., Cortez Picnic April 8. Healthy Kids Day at the Manatee YMCA April 8. Cancer prevention and survival cooking course at the Anna Maria Island Community Center April 8. Family origami at the Island Branch Library April 8. S"Rub, Buff and Shine" Rotary Club's Relay for Life team fundraiser April 8. 41ki49 for the perfect oe Island furter . The Islander YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Prime Delight is a delicious pomegranate juice with CoQ10 and plant -adaptogens. AMS Health Sciences (AMEX:AMM) Call Loretta Owens (941) 778-2658 Free tasting at The Good Earth During Super Tuesday, April 4 Northwest Promenade 6717 Manatee Ave. W. WILLS TRUSTS ESTATE PLANNING JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 . Anna Maria; Florida WHI-EN ONLY THE. BEST WILL DO FROM 1-BEDROOM an nna maria APARTMENTS GCulf Coast 5-BEDOOM R E N T A L S EXECUTIVE HOMES 5319 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (West side ol Island Fitness Plaza) TEL. 941-778-3699 *TOLL FREE 1-800-865-0800 FAX 941-782-5606 E-agilvac.atip @grpgere.ntals.com Web www amgcrentals.com I D R G Y ATR 0 S 1 (;-A U0iMARCH'II29. 200(1 U E' ~EISIANDLE Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City March 23, 200 block of Pine Avenue, driver's license. A driver was stopped for running a stop sign. A records check revealed he had no driver's license. He was given a traffic citation. Bradenton Beach March 16, 600 Gulf Drive S., Cortez Beach, bur- glary. Two women claim they locked their purses in the trunk of their car and when they returned discovered their cash and credit cards were missing. Holmes Beach March 18, 4000 Gulf Driye, Manatee Public Beach, drug arrest. David Lawson, 48, of Bradenton, was found sitting in the sea oats at the public beach. He was asked to empty his pockets and was found in pos- session of marijuana. He was given a notice to appear. March 19, 5800 block of Gulf Drive, suspicious incident. A woman reported her husband missing. She advised that he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and somehow had left the residence. According to the report, he was found by the officer walking in the 5400 block of Marina Drive and was taken home. March 19, 5410 Marina Drive, D.Coy Ducks, drug equipment. Officers responded to a report of a distur- bance. When they arrived, the persons involved had dis- persed, except for Joshua Floyd, 23, of Holmes Beach, who was found hiding behind a vehicle. According to the report, he admitted to taking part in the disturbance. In the process of conducting a pat-down for weapons, the officer discovered a pipe used to smoke drugs in the defendant's pocket. March 21, 4307 Gulf Drive, Caymen Cay, burglary. A woman reported that someone entered her car and went through the center console leaving the contents on her front seat. March 21, 600 Manatee Ave., Westbay Cove, bur- glary. A woman reported some jewelry missing from a dresser drawer. March 22, 3407 E. Bay Drive, Sandy Pointe 2 con- Bradenton Beach man charged with home invasion A Bradenton Beach man was arrested by Man- atee County Sheriff's Office deputies shortly before 8 p.m. March 22 after being found nude inside a Bradenton home that deputies said he had entered illegally. Darius Buri, 34, of Bay Drive South in Bra- denton Beach, had apparently attempted to enter a house in the 7800 block of 78th Avenue Drive West in Bradenton, prompting the woman in the home to call officers. According to the report, he had banged on the door of the occupied home and tried the door handle, then had gone around the back of the house and had started banging on the sliding glass door. A woman inside the house called 911 and said she was afraid for herself and her children and that she didn't know the man who was later identified dominium, theft. A woman reported her bike and fish- ing poles were stolen from her carport. March 22, 3324 E. Bay Drive, West Marine store, theft. According to the report, an employee was alleg- edly making false merchandise returns and keeping the cash. March, 22, 2700 block of Avenue C, burglary. A man reported that someone entered his unlocked vehi- cle, which was parked in his driveway. According to the report, the perpetrator found a set of keys in the pocket of the car door and attempted to-start the car with them, however the keys were not for the vehicle and a portion of one broke off in the ignition. March 23, 600 Manatee Ave., Westbay Cove, assault. Officers responded to a vehicle crash in which the driver of a Jeep struck a tree. When officers approached the scene, the driver reportedly became enraged, yelling and swearing at them. According to the report, he began punching the hood of a police vehicle.' He was placed under arrest. as Buri. When the sheriff's deputies arrived they found a neighboring home with the door open and Buri, pantless, sitting on the sofa. According to the report, Buri admitted he did not live in the house and became belligerent with officers, eventually scuffling with a deputy before he was handcuffed. He was taken to Mana- tee Memorial Hospital for observation because, according to the report, "he was so wild and out of it." While at the hospital, Buri punched a security guard, according to reports, then was taken to jail. He was charged with attempted occupied burglary, battery and resisting arrest with violence. Mike Quin, publisher of NewsManatee.com contributed to this story. Gospel and jazz concert coming April 1 The Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach will host a concert titled "Music for the Soul" at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1. It is the second annual Friends in Music live performance and selections will include gospel and jazz standards performed by soprano Carole Cornman, who is the choir director at the church, and jazz pianist Tom Benjamin. There will be light refreshments following the performance. A donation of $12 is requested. The church is located at 4408 Gulf Drive. 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F ..., I r --a I I ~i~i Castgrsd tpp with, )EINIRATATIION by Rick Catlin Navy gave Anna Maria man leadership, skills to be physician Anna Maria resident Dr. Roy Davis was already attending Hope College in Michigan as a freshman, studying pre-medicine and on the football team, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. "After the war started, I got a student deferment, but I was still registered for the draft. I knew eventually I'd have to decide on the draft or join. I always liked the Navy's uniforms, so that made up my mind and I joined the Navy's V-12 program." That was the U.S. Navy's equivalent of officer can- didate school, but Roy wasn't taken immediately. In the fall of 1943, just after the football season ended and Roy was elected captain of the football team, the Navy decided it needed a new ensign and ordered him to report to Plattsburgh, N.Y., for officer training. "We graduated on June 5, 1944. Half the class went to Europe and the rest to the Pacific, which is where I was sent. The Pacific sounded good to me because I heard they had a lot of lush, tropical islands." Roy was to see a lot of these lush tropical islands, but mostly from the deck of his ship as it assisted in the invasion of these "lush tropical islands." Sailing on a troop ship from San Franciso to Gua- dalcanal, Roy remembers that he was with a lot of other newly commissioned ensigns. "We knew we. were doing the right thing. We all wanted to be part of the action. I guess we were too ,.1 . Roy Davis as a Lieutenant (junior grade) in the U.S. Navy in World War II. young to be scared until we were actually in combat. We just wanted to do our part. We really didn't know that much about war." At Guadalcanal, Roy received his ship assignment. 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I knew then I was in the war, but I was still too dumb to be scared. I guess I just trusted in the good Lord." The LCIs were the forward part of the invasion and fired on Palau from about 1,000 yards offshore. The Japanese quickly returned fire and Roy could see the Japanese artillery shells splashing closer and closer to his ship with each round. "The last one hit about 10 yards from us. We weren't damaged, but we knew the next one would be on target because they had been advancing their fire about 10 yards closer with every.shell. It was obvious they now had the range. We waited for the next one to hit us, but it never did." Some other ship apparently got its own range on the Japanese shore battery and put it out of action with some well-placed shells before Roy's LCI ended its first and last combat. "I just thanked the Lord for watching over me - and somebody taking out that artillery," he said. LCI455 participated in a number of other invasions in the South Pacific, but was forced to the island of Ulithi in early 1945 to ride out a typhoon. "That was the only time I got off the ship in 15 months," said Roy with a laugh. "We had been just too busy." While on Ulithi, Roy had a brush with the powerful and famous. Rounding a corner one day in a hurry, he PLEASE SEE GREATEST, NEXT PAGE 18-A 0 MARCH 29. 2006 U TIIE ISLANDER Greatest Generation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17-A he almost knocked down an admiral, who turned out to be Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, the Navy's top commander in the Pacific and a man known to every sailor in the Pacific for his "no nonsense" manner. "I almost flattened him, but he just gruffed and kept on going. I swallowed hard and saluted as best I could. Luckily, he decided it wasn't the right time to chew out a young ensign in a hurry. So I can always say I sort of met Admiral Halsey." Then came the big invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. The Japanese put up a fierce resistance and began sending kamikazes over to the fleet at anchor every night. "Our job was to put up a smoke screen to keep the Japanese pilots from finding the ships. So, the Japanese started sending boats through the smoke to blow up our ships." One night after putting down a layer of fog, Roy's LCI was on patrol on the outer edge of the fleet, looking for kamikaze boats. "They really didn't want to blow us up, they were looking for the battlewagons and car- riers," he remembered. A mess steward on watch said he saw a Japanese kamikaze boat hiding in the fog, but he refused to fire his cannons. "I finally got him to follow orders and shoot. He. missed with the first shot, but every other gun on the ship found the mark, and within 30 seconds the boat was blown up. After Okinawa ended in late May, LCI 455 was eventually ordered back to Pearl Harbor to prepare for the invasion of Japan, expected in the fall of 1945. "We had our orders to leave Pearl and proceed to a spot near the Japanese coast to get ready for the inva- sion. I can tell you we weren't looking forward to it, but we were ready to do our duty. Then, we got word that the atom bomb had been dropped. We didn't know what it was, but a few days before we were to sail, we heard Japan had surrendered and our orders were can- celed." That touched off a wild celebration among the gun Today, Dr Roy Davis is a retired physician who enjoys the quiet life ofAnna Maria. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin crews of the more than 500 ships docked at Pearl. "Everyone was firing into the air. It was a wild celebration and it's a wonder nobody got killed," Roy said, laughing at the memory. "We sure were a bunch of happy sailors." The Navy sent Roy and his ship to Kauai Island for three weeks after the surrender while it figured out what to do with them. "That was the time of our lives. It was a beautiful island. We had three weeks to do nothing but swim, fish and surf. That was great." Unfortunately for Roy, however, he didn't have enough points for a discharge when the time came for OLD HAMBURQ i # SCHNITZELHAUS , The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast SEvery Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork knuckle with bread dumpling and red cabbage) SPlease phone ahead 24 hours Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MOr-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre -*3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach _.U S Italian American To0 rr Restaurant & Dinner Show AAAAA***AAAAAAAAAAA*AAAAA*AAAA* Wed. March 29 Early Bird Show. Frank Anthony I, '.. "The Voice of Englebert" " Dinner and show $19 i SAAAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAA*AA* ** ** A A Thurs. March 30 Tribute to Elvis ' Dinner and Show only *191 - AAAAAA****AAAAA**AAAAAAAAA****A Fri. March 31 Sat. April 1 Cara Lee as "Cher" From Las Vegas Legends in Concert If you like Cher ... you'll love Cara!!!! *AAAAA**A********AA**AAA***A*** Wed. April 5 "The Best of Elvis" ^ Performed by local tribute artist Early Bird Show 19 9 Back by popular demand The Briefcase Blues present their "Tribute to the Blues Brothers" 6713 14th St. W. (US 41) Bradenton Call for reservations: (941) 751-4800 i'_ ll~ll~tl~ll~ll~lL most of the crew to head home. He was made captain of his LCI with just a skel- eton crew and was sent to the Philippines with his ship, where it operated between islands as a ferry service for Naval personnel and civilians. After nearly a year of this post-war duty, Roy was finally ordered to sail his LCI to San Diego for decom- missioning. He took his discharge and returned to Hope Col- lege in Michigan. The G.I. Bill would give him enough money to complete his medical studies at Wayne State University. He graduated as a medical doctor in 1951. He originally wanted to be a medical missionary. Newly married, he and his wife went to Nigeria in 1953, but his wife suffered an illness and they returned to Michigan after just six months. Roy went into private practice as a family physi- cian for 13 years and became extremely busy. He then took a job as head of the student health services at Ferris State University for 10 years, and concluded his public service career with a community hospital. He retired from practice in 1984, but lost his first wife in an auto accident in 1988. In 1989, he was able to fulfill his lifelong ambition when he went to Niger in Africa as a medical mission- ary, then to Nepal. Roy married his second wife, Vivian, in 1992 and retired for good to Anna Maria in 1994. For many years, Roy attended reunions of the LCI 455 crew, something that always gave him a sense of pride in its accomplishments and the men who served on board. He gave a speech at the 2005 reunion, the last scheduled for the dwindling numbers of men of LCI 455. "I always say I was a member of the 'Fortunate -Generation,' and I was so proud to serve with those men. I'm proud of who we were andwho we are. "The Navy was a very positive experience. When I became captain of the ship, I learned a lot of leadership and character then, and this helped me later in life. I wasn't a hero. The heroe- are still o\er there. And I'd do it all over again with the same group of guys if I had to." Just another member of the Greatest Generation. ^'. DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE /' Coupon Good March 29-April 4, 2006 Jim Beam Bourbon N.iNTEc couLrN s Kettle One Vodka 99.'75 |#1 INrDErPENDANT $3499 ". "21 LTR. BEVERAGE DEALER 4 R5 - ---- -.. ---...... W =I. 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Everyone is welcome and a free-will offering will be taken. For information, call 778-4769. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Praise team The Island Bap- tist "Praise Team Singers" per- formed a gospel S concert March 19 at the Island Bap- S tist Church in Anna Maria. Members include Carl Jones, Bendy Payne, Judy Duncan, Marion Duncan, Marcia Weick, Fuzz Meneley, Sandy Taylor, Howard Payne and Jamie Rack on drums. Islander Photo: S Edna Tiemann THIE ISLANDER E MARCH 29. 2006 U A-19 Quinn to address Kiwanians at Saturday breakfast Sissy Quinn, executive director of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society and its museum in Anna Maria City, will speak at a meeting of the Island Kiwanis Club Saturday, April 1. The meeting will follow the club's weekly break- fast at the Cafe on the Beach, at the Gulf end of Mana- tee Avenue in Holmes Beach. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-8444. Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, April 3 Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Shrimp Poppers or Chicken Quesadilla, Steamed Rice, Veggies with Dip, Peaches Tuesday, April 4 Breakfast: Chicken Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Corn Dog or Baked Breaded Chicken, Crisp Salad, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Sliced Pears Wednesday, April 5 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Turkey Gravy on Mashed Potatoes or Breaded Beef Patty, Steamed Peas, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple Thursday, April 6 Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Cereal, Toast, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Grilled Cheese, Breadstick, Mixed Vegetables, Pineap- ple Tidbits Friday, April 7 Breakfast: Glazed French Toast Sticks, Graham Crackers, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: French Bread Pizza or Grilled Chicken Pattie on a Bun, Garden Salad, Steamed Corn, Bananas with Strawberries Juice and milk are served with every meal. :-I. 20-A U MARCH 29. 2006 U THE ISLANDER -, ~;; AA A a. -.cc --'A *P_,1 ": L *1 .11 ~ ~f t Wisteria Park is a new neighboliJouLd in No!th\ cst Brad.cnton offered by Neal Communities. 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Life. \vww. neolconmmunities .com Cn Ihf Ir-r I- ir r-r-l,---..-lr. ---ri T snna, Maria The Islande a > .-' o'-- ,s , By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter and Mom Belle Haven Cottage was the locale of choice for an old-fashioned garden tea party hosted by Piper Leigh Hansen, 4, of Bradenton. The March 25 gathering was the first private event held in the historic home since Anna Maria Island Historical Society Director Sissy Quinn announced plans to offer the facility for special events. The tea party was a birthday celebration for Hansen, who turned 4 March 5. The party was delayed, Hansen says, because the Historical Society, "was having a festival on my birthday." She was referring to the Heritage Day celebra- tion held at the museum the day before her actual birthday. The party took place in the main room of the cottage. The table was covered in a butterfly printed tablecloth and place mats their were actual puzzles featuring either a butterfly, sun, or gecko in bright shades of pink, yellow and purple. Tea pots of various sizes filled with iced tea lined the table, along with tea pot candles. Place settings included an old tea cup and saucer. Hansen, with the help of her mom, spent the weeks before her party rummaging through thrift stores and antique shops for cups that no longer belonged to a set. The mismatched set of cups was an eclectic touch.that brought a bit of old-fashioned charm to the party. Six girls ages 4 and 5 arrived dressed in their favorite party/dress-up dress most of which i ere floor length. Guests included Katie Krokros- kia, Emily Lathum-Turner, Hannah McCracken, Cayden Perry and twins Annie and Tori Walter. As each arrived they were asked to pick the tea cup they liked best, which was theirs to take home after the party. While waiting for other guests to arrive, the girls decorated old-fashioned brimmed bonnets with fabric markers and felt flowers and butterflies. Hansen was a proper host, pouring tea for each girl and offering home-made sandwiches and other light fare. Choosing a more traditional tea time menu, it featured banana honey sand- wiches, cucumber sandwiches, ham and cheese sandwiches, mini quiche and mini lemon pound cake muffins. In keeping with the "garden" aspect of the theme, sandwiches were cut into flower and butterfly shapes, and she offered some a "caterpil- lar" cookies. The birthday cake was a chocolate raspberry cake made from scratch and decorated to look like a lady bug. After tea, the ladies gathered in the garden for a scavenger hunt. The length of their gowns didn't hamper any of them from racing around the cottage in search of Piper's pinwheels, which were carefully hidden among the flowers. Small, old-fashioned prizes, such as a paddle ball, yo-yo, slinky, and dress-up jewelry were given out. Emily Lathum-Turner was the big winner, finding 23 pinwheels. She had first pick of the prizes. After the search, all guests were sent imme- diately to jail. The whole gang eagerly lined up at the old Anna Maria City jail adjacent to the cottage where a dragonfly piriata was strung-up. Each entered the jail to take a swing at the pifiata and once the candy filling was free they all rushed in to gather their.loot. The party ended back inside the cottage for birthday cake and more tea and lemonade. Dad "Koko" Ray played happy birthday on flute, before letting Piper make a secret wish. Piper said she was "so excited" to finally have a tea party, which she has been asking her mom to host for-at least six months. She said the party was so much fun and that aill herfriends were "beautiful."' : All' w, *.w A bevy of 4- and 5-year olds dressed in their favorite party/dress-up clothes gathered in the garden of Belle Haven Cottage located at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum in Anna Maria for a tea party. After sipping iced tea and munching on finger sandwiches, the girls enjoyed running through the gardens unhampered by their long dresses. From left are twins Annie and Tori Walter, Katie Krokroskia, Cayden Perry, Emily Lathum-Turner, Hannah McCracken and Piper Hansen. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan . .." 1_ ; .--:. -. . Piper Hansen, 4, welcomed guests to Belle Haven Cottage in Anna Hanna McCracken is picture perfect as she explores Belle Maria for a garden tea party in celebration of her March birthday. Haven cottage in a flowing purple party dress. -A ; 2 7. - Birthday girl Piper Hansen, 4, swings at a pifiata hanging in ilic old Amiu Maria City jail. A good hostess, Piper Hansen, 4, pours iced tea for guest Cayden Perry, 5. i. \.":; 1 ..,P,~ !1. I r~ll - , ,= 6n~jII2 ^ ^ 2-B N MARCH 29, 2006 T THE ISLANDER Springtime thoughts, Katrina Cottages Spring has finally sprung, although you wouldn't know it after the weekend's hoped-to-be last cold front passed.through and dropped temperatures into the 40s in the region, and the low 50s here on the Island. As winters go, we've seen a mild one. Near as our records indicate, we had one night of temperatures in the high 30s, and lots of moderate highs through the coldest months of January and February. Just remember what it's like to have to wear a jacket come next August and September, when temps never seem to drop below 90. Happy birthday It seems hard to believe that Apple Computer will celebrate its 30th birthday Saturday, and no, it's not an April Fool joke. Two college dropouts, Steve Jobs and Steve Woz- niak, started the fledgling company with a do-it-your- self computer kit. The pair followed with the Apple II micro-computer in 1977, then kept advancing with the Apple IIC, then Apple Macintosh products. The Apple "core" belief was that the simpler the system; the better for users. Eschewing the more com- plicated operating systems of rival IBM, the pair came up with a basic operating program based on pictures rather than numbers and letters, a system that was the forerunner of today's Microsoft Windows programs. With only a few blips over the years, I've almost always used Apple products. Sure, I've been in the minority as far as computer users are concerned, but the desktop and art programs thatApple has always excelled in have always been in the forefront of the computer age, and Apples are most of what I've been using for all these years. We even used the Apple IIC back in the mid-1980s when there were no computers delegated to the gang in Tallahassee with the Florida Legislature. Can you 'imagine having to type bill amendments and draft leg- islation on an IBM Selectric typewriter today? Apple has about a 4-percent share of the worldwide PC market today, but its entertainment products can vou say iPod? have given it a huge revenue stream. It had revenues of $14 billion in 2005. Not a bad birthday gift, eh? Post-Katrina cottages are stylin' Somebody finally got their act together and came up b onno bdarto .slann3'0es Moon Date SNMMar 29 j Mar30 Mar 31 April Apr2 F~ r I i Fj, *r i *C(' AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW 11:38 1.9 5:18 0.3 5:47 -0.1 12:31 1.7' 5:37 0.6 11:57a* 2.1 6:36 -0.3 1:31 1.5 5:57 0.8 12:22 2.3 7:28 -0.4 2:41 1.3 6:05 0.9 12:50 2.4 8:24 -0.4 5:05 1.1 7:00 1.0 2:23 2.410:26-0.3 -r ? II 11 - I I, .1,1 1 s _. 11 i :,r 7 Hi r T I.' Kma,,I,'ult Iil.e r Irfj._: 1 I. Ii, ler WOOD DOCK S& SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 StateCrt 12044 Cortez Rd., W. Rc Charter 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 ------ C pt Mike Heistand-, U.SQQe,, e..i.... ,-, ,.. I ,} , By Paul RoaIt~ ) with a pretty elegant little cottage that is cheap to build, quick to construct and able to withstand 140-mph winds perfect for the reconstruction efforts along the Loui- siana and Mississippi coasts after Hurricane Katrina. According to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the "Katrina Cottage II" is the brainchild of noted urban planner Andres Duany, a principal in the design and construction of famed Seaside community in the Flor- ida Panhandle. Englewood contractor Home Front Inc. is the builder of the cottages. Their version is a larger model of another cottage unveiled in January. The Katrina Cottage II has 770 square feet of living space and a 330-square-foot sleeping loft. It has a metal, pitched roof, a front porch, a small kitchen and bathroom with a stand-up shower no tub. The original Katrina Cottage was 330 square feet, with a sleeping area for four, a 100-square-foot porch, bright yellow paint and a design that is in keeping with the grand mansions of the Northern Gulfcoast just on a smaller scale. Car wash offered by Rotary Island Rotarians are offering to "Rub, Buff and Shine" cars and provide their drivers with a mini- manicure and back massage to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The big event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the parking lot of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Soci- ety Relay for Life from the Anna Maria Island SRotarN Club, which has a team in the May. 5-6 event at Coquina Beach. S The mini-manicure and massage are being donated by the A2 Aveda Lifestyle Salon arid Spa, said Holmes Beach City Commissioner David Zaccagnino, captain of the Rotary Relay for Life team. ' S '- "" . as Beach PURE Gas and Service Station SCertilied Full Autornotle l Repoir 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance .Painting Cleaning Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured UNCLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 - =-, ,iM/AJOF3ROREDtT-eARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTEDO"''' The price of the smaller version was pegged at about $25,000, which I understand is about the price of one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency trailers. It can be built on-site in about two days, or pre- fabricated and moved to a homesite. And it looks nice, too, and is not a temporary home. Something that's only 770 square feet sounds tem- porary, you might think. Hey, it's all in how it's laid out. I've spent more than seven years living in an 800-square-foot apartment. It's got a weird layout - the bedroom is elevated and triangular, like the bow of a boat but its wide-open design of the kitchen flowing into the living room makes it look much bigger than it is. The office is also more than big enough for all of the piles of paper I accumulate every week. The place seems especially spacious compared to a 430-square-foot beachfront apartment I had before I moved into the more spacious digs. Could a family of four be happy in a 770-square- - foot house? Probably not. Could a couple be comfortable in 770 square feet? Of course. A buddy just sold a bayfront mansion on Long- boat Key. He, his wife and teenage daughter had eight bedrooms, nine baths, including his-and-her master bathrooms that are about as big as my place,. He said he had to make a conscious effort to remember to go through and flush all the toilets once a week, since hardly anyone went into some parts of the house. New urbanism, which Duany touts and is evident in his Seaside project, is all about maximizing the space you've got. These little cottages that will apparently begin to appear soon in Mississippi and elsewhere do that maximizing in an amazing way. Like was said earlier, somebody is finally starting to think. Sandscript factoid From the Herald-Tribune article by Nicole L. Reber regarding the Katrina Cottages- comes this coin- ment: "In a country where the average new house is around 2,500 square feet, homes of less than 800 square feet are jarring concepts for sure, but in the huimcane- prone Southeast, size doesn't matter in the aftermath of a high-category hurricane. Katrina and the resulting levee breaks caused more [physical] damage than the terrorist strikes on the World Trade Towers, ultimately generating the need for some 70,000 homes of any size." INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT ,pleatA% Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 When's the last time you tasted coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? The Islander1 l;aid S.h.'pn Lp r I c .r 5-n4 M-i,-,rj Dr.- Prh .n, '-'4 I ,': .'* ." ~I -- in THE ISLANDER M MARCH 29, 2006 M B-3 Cold front chills spring arrival, but great things ahead By Capt. Mike Heistand Just when things started to get really great ... a cold front blasted through the area. Springtime fishing had just started when the cold winds hit over the weekend, chilling the upcoming spring action for snook, redfish, trout and other species in the bays. The cold didn't seem to impact the offshore fish- ing, though, with continued reports of terrific catches of red and gag grouper offshore, plus snapper and amber- jack. With what is hoped to be the last cold front of the season behind us, look for an improvement in fish- ing. There are even a few reports of kingfish starting their annual spring run offshore and that's welcome news. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's still finding snook fishing to be hot, averaging more than 20 fish per day with plenty of the linesiders coming in at better than 26 inches. "Kingfish and Spanish mackerel were on the increase following bait schools in the 40- to 50-foot depths in t he Gulf," he said, "and quite a few mangrove snapper were being caught over hard bottom in the same areas." Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said his charters caught some small redfish and snook in Miguel Bay last week, with artificial working best as bait. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing is great, with lots of big grouper and snapper catches being reported, but a little farther offshore than most fishers would prefer. Even deeper in the Gulf, amber- jack are hitting well near the reefs. In the backwaters, look for lots of sheepshead still, but snook are start- ing to.get hungry and come onto the hooks of fishers, although last weekend's cold front could chill the action a bit. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include sheepshead catches near the bridges, a few trout on the seagrass flats and redfish coming out of Palma Sola Bay. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include small grouper, sheepshead and shark from the Sun- shine Sk) \ ay Bridge area. Snook and redfish are also coming out of Miguel Bay. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said the action there included a bunch of sheepshead and some pom- pano. He added that a big Goliath grouper used to be. known as jewfish has been hanging around the pier. It's on the taboo list of fish to catch and keep, though, so it appears to only be a tease for fishers. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said mackerel and sheepshead are the best bet during the day, with some big snook being caught at night. Sheep- ies are the No. 1 catch, he added. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said snook action was hot before the cold weather appeared Snook' Trout Redfish Tarpon Grouper Cobia 941-704-6763 sumotimefishing.com Capt Mark Howard Inshore/Nearshore ,. USCG licensed/insqred Good grouper catch offshore Larry Bethke, left, ofBradenton, and buddy Matt Wisted ofDolutch, Minn., caught these and more gag and red grouper while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. late last week. Whitebait was out there for a while, but it too may have gone south to escape the cold, Dave predicted, but sheepshead are still out there and are coming onto the docks. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez offered a common fisher lament: "Things were rolling right along with some solid spring action when an unseasonable cold front rolled through the area over the weekend." He said that before the front he took Vic and Patrick Houfec and Tyler Beckman, from Appleton, Wis., out to catch "some really decent redfish ranging in size from 18 inches to 27 inches and a number of snook to 25 inches. All of the action came on an incoming tide using both shrimp and whitebait in north Sarasota Bay and Palma Sola Bay. Earlier in the week my charters did similarly well with the addition of Spanish mackerel." Next up? Capt. Zach said, "Look for sojne really strong snook action inside, along with cobia and kingfish on the beaches once the weather settles into a normal spring pattern." Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's finding some nice-size; snook for his charters, plus a few red- fish. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Mal,, 5' Charters said when he was able toget out last week, things "were fantastic. As in weeks past, we had to con- tend with windy days that kept us from being able to get out there offshore. We had a good catch of gag and red grouper, mangrove, lane and yellowtail snapper, as well as some porgys. We hooked into some king- fish that broke off. I predict, as the water temperature rises, the grouper, kingfish, and large blacktip shark bite will improve greatly." He is fishing out to 110 feet in the Gulf, using various live bait fish, live hIu:lnp, and frozen Spanish sardines as bait. On my boat Magic, we're still catching sheepshead up to 6 pounds, but we're finding more and more red- fish on each trip, and Gwyn Matthews caught some nice-size pompano while out with me last week. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 .to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome and.may be dropped off at The Islander 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news @ islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more informa- tion. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. FRI & SAT NIGHT SNAPPER 6)PM 8am-3pm "' Sailing Daily Daily from Annie's Bait & Tackle 75' SEA F. For Reservations Ca1L9_4,1795-1930 FISH TALES WELCOME We'd love to hear y3ur fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island 'iO. '.-'. i Center, Holmes Beach. Tle Islander (4 FISHING LICENSES LIVE & FROZEN BAIT I TERMINAL TACiKE SUNGLASSES & HATS PENN SHIMANO *ST. CROIX <\Ever yhing You Need for Florida FishingQ 2 :' . . ISAND DISCOUliNt I.TACKLE - V 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) CHARTER BOAT JAN MARIE -- 'IIlr I- ._I - 4-B U MARCH 29, 2006 E THE ISLANDER Tennis tourney nets winners all, Little League needs By Kevin Cassidy .. Winners, Islander Reporter all love The fifth-annual Alan James Memorial Tennis a l tennis Tournament was played March 22-23 at the Anna .- Left to Maria Island Community Center tennis courts. The right, event, a yearly culmination of the Island tennis season Senior for the regulars at the Center, is named for the late long- Tennis time winter resident and avid tennis player Alan James tournament of Canada. James helped organize the tournament every organizer year before his death in 2001 at age 89 and helped to Jimmie establish the Center's tennis seniors. McSwain The tournament is a round-robin doubles competi- with win- tion in which randomly selected teams play and each ners and game is worth one point. At the conclusion of the game, their tro- the teams split up, the winners move, the losers stay phies, PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE Peter and. Kathleen milt, 1Horrocks .M.iii!.and Tom Elrick. Left to right, Stan Heishman, Jimmie McSwain, Tom Elrick and Dolce Little. I ~ ~E -. v '-'. -- ' Left to right, Tom Elrick, Kareen Gilbert, McSwain. Shirley Wisnewski and Jimmie Shirley Wisnewski and Jimmie i- Left to right, Jimmie McSwain, Kathy Rose, Kathryn Sandbert, Emily Bean and Tom Elrick. 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Anna Maria Island's longest-running, most award-winning newspaper ever is favored by Islanders and visitors at newsstands and by mail-order subscribers. And Baby Evan Talucci of Holmes Beach highly recommends reading The Islander every week. The Islander SINCE 1992 Web site: www.islander.org %A TIE ISLANDER U MARCH 29. 2006 N B-5 Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4-B and split so that in the end, every player has played with all participants in the tourney. Each player accumulates individual points to determine an overall winner. Kathleen Horrocks of Yorkshire, England, will head home with the news that she earned 38 of a pos- sible 48 points to win the overall title. Husband Peter Horrocks took second in Division I with 31 points, while Stan Heishman came in third with 30 points. Kareen Gilbert and Shirley Wisnewski tied for first in Division II with 30 points. They were followed in the standings by Dolce Little, who finished with 28 points, while Kathy Rose came in third with 27 points. After play concluded, the players retired to the Sandbar restaurant where everyone enjoyed a buffet dinner and the winners received their trophies. Little League needs equipment Little League and Junior League baseball are under way, but apparently all is not good. Most of the safety equipment that is vital to youth baseball is old and dam- aged and needs to be replaced. The Anna Maria Island Little League board of directors is seeking sponsors to raise money to purchase new equipment. For $500, "grand slam" sponsors will receive a field banner advertising their business and a spot on the permanent sign'under the press box listing all contributors. Out-field banners are also available for $150. For more information, contact board member Dawn Wash at 725-1403. Horseshoe news Four teams advanced from pool play with unde- feated records during March 22 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. The first semifinal saw Fritz Erdich and Tom Rhodes defeat the team of Ron Pepka and Debbie Rhodes, while Ron Slagh and Rod Bussey got past Norm Good and Harry Stoltzfus to advance to the championship match. Slach and Butse easil \\ .on the championship match or).,Erdich and Rhodes b\ a 22-11) score ':eSt61lzfius teamed up nhli "pit rookie" Tim Anna Maria Island Little League standings Team Duncan WMFD M. Stanley Won/Lost Holton to defeat the team of Ron Pepka and Leo Hutton to capture the March 18 horseshoe competition. 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. The Anna Maria Shuffleboard Club welcomes players Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. at Anna Maria City Hall. Anyone interested in playing, regardless of skill level is invited to play. Key Royale golf news Barb Carr, Jean Holmes and Dorothy McKinna each fired an even-par 32 to win the ladies flight AA low-net golf competition at the Key Royale Club on March 21. Nancy Grimme was a shot back at 33, while Lois Biel and Sara Falk each finished with a 34 to tie for fourth place. Flight B winner was Meredith Slavin, whose 32 was one shot better than Joy Nelles and two shots ahead of Dolores Jorgensen and Sally Keyes, who tied for third. Nell Bergstrom and Sharon Conlon each fired a three-over 35 to tie for first in flight C, while Terry \Westb 's two-under 30 was good for first place in flight D. Sally Mauer finished in second place with a 33, while Jean Tourt shot a 35 to finish in third. Jane Winegarden caused a stir in her group when she sank her approach.shot on the always dangerous hole No. 9. Senior tennis tourney to benefit Special Olympics The fourth annual tennis fundraiser for seniors will. be held on Saturdu\. April at the El Coinqm-utador Anna Maria Island Little League schedule Junior League (ages 13-15) Date Time Teams April 1 10 a.m. Braden River vs. Islander at Birdie Tebbetts Field April 4 6:30 p.m. Islander vs. Rock Steady at Bradenton Christian Field AAA League (ages 9-12) 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 30 5:30 p.m. March 30 7 p.m. March 31 7:30 p.m. April 4 5:30 p.m. April 4 7 p.m. T-Ball (ages 5-7) March 31 6 p.m. April 1 9 a.m. April 1 10a.m. 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 be followed by dinner at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, which is included in the $35 entrance fee. For more information or to register, call JoAnne Driscoll at 778-9150. Pickleball comes to Center Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the United States, is being played at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Pickleball, a combination of tennis and bad- minton, is played by two or four people using wooden paddle/racquets and a whiffle ball. If you are over 21 years of age and interested in this exciting new game, come on down to the Center. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Little League quiet R.icqlui Club in Braidention The e\ent. \ which is a ft1n'~,. There \\ere no scheduled games for raiseriritr the jelinatee C(ount Special (O)lympics. w 1. due' to prin break for Island kids. [le pa.t %dk~t i-B N MARCH 29, 2006 U THE ISLANDER ANNA MARIA 8S ISLAND 7 SuniiCoast REAL ESTATE LLC PERIWINKLE COTTAGE 2BR charmer, close to beach! Great income producer with view of Gulf! Italian tile, fireplace, furnished. Patio with pavers. $649,900. 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SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit. 100% purchase money mortgages. Residential and commercial mortgages. Private money available for those hard-to-place loans. LI ~ h (941) 779-2113 502 72nd Street Holmes Beach 60 U I 1 - BUjING, q LING, RENTING VE CAN HELP! NEW LISTING Ocean Park Terrace Condo. 2700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA Great Gulf Views! Asking $850,000. UNIQUE 4BR/3BA HOME with mother-in-law apartment. 716 N Shore Drive. Priced Right at $675,000. NORTH SHORE 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. - SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS $ee & S$ave Reduced Reduced i erticitai .. .. .. .. 802 AUDUBON DR. 1BR/1BA furnished. 503 SANDERLING CIR. 2BR/2BA villa, garage. 1265 SPOONBILL LANDINGS 2BA/2BA villa, lakefront 706 ESTUARY DRIVE 2BR/2BA beautifully furnished was $315,000 now $295,000 was $395,000 now $378,000. was $399,000 now $380,000 was $420,000 now $399,000 886 WATERSIDE LANE was $459,000 2BR/2BA lakefront now $399,000 " : :~:':': id Biz - R By Rick Catlin Holmes Beach resident and registered nurse Michele Garden recently started The Information Nurse to provide health- care information to area residents. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Healthy information, please Growing up on Anna Maria Island, Michele Garden always wanted to be a nurse. She fulfilled her dream in 1975 when she became an licensed practical nurse, then added the registered nurse designation a few years later. Now, she's putting her skills to work in her new company, The Information Nurse Inc., which provides vital health- care information to people who often feel lost in the medical world. Michele provides a ital service, particularly for people suffering a serious injury or ill- ness and faced with extensive treat- ment. Michele explains test procedures and treatments in terms easy to under- stand. She also helps people "remove some of the fears and concerns by letting you know what to expect and when." She provides information on topics such as diagnosis, hospitalization, administration, medication and finding an assisted living facility. Other RNs are also available to provide information services, including an oncology nurse. "There is a huge need for this ser- vice," Michele said. "It's so hard to hear everything said to you when you get a diagnosis and many doctors and nurses don't have the time to explain what's going on. This service avoids the 'infor- mation gap' and I'm easy to reach. "I meef clients at their house, the hospital, an ALF or wherever they feel best." For more information on The Information Nurse, call Michele at 812-7353. Mark takes care of cleaning pressures Mark Scaperotta has started the perfect business to bring cleanliness to the outside of Island residences and, businesses. He's just started Mark Scaperotta Pressure Washing and pledges to clean those hard-to-clean areas around your house. But Mark is not just washing up your home or business. Mark is also a specialist at cleaning marine equip- ment and RVs and does roof sealing and- deck painting, in addition to providing a Mark Scaperotta of Scaperotta Pressure Washing. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin number of other services. All work is guaranteed and Mark is licensed and insured. "Honesty, integrity and pride is our motto," said Mark. For more information, call 544-1066. This old bag is new Patty Zavadil of The Bag Lady at 6605 Manatee Ave. W. in the Bradenton Outlet Mall is adding her a second Bag Lady location April 1 in Palmetto. This new Bag Lady will be at 412 10th Ave. W. in the city across the river and Patty promises to cany all the latest high fashions in handbags, accessories, hand painted bags and jewelry at the new store. She added that customers with a coupon from The Islander news- paper will receive a 10 percent dis- count. "No need to go street shopping in New York City," said Patty. "We have all the famous designer names right here." To reach Patty, call 773-1204. Robin now nesting on the Island Noted batik artist and painter Robin Zimmerman recently nested in Holmes Beach from her native Ohio and she's fallen in love with the Island, its people, flora and wildlife. Her signature style of original batik paintings of snowy egrets, loggerhead turtles and bird of paradise flowers will be shown all during April at the Island Library Robin's work can be seen and pur- chased locally at Restless Natives in the Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach and the Turtle Moon Boutique in Anna Maria at the site of the former U.S. post office on Gulf Drive. To reach Robin, call 778-1297. A million apologies The phone numberfor Melissa Murray of Million Wishes fashion accessories was incorrect in last week's Islander news- paper To reach Melissa and arrange a Million Wishes fashion show, call ; 962-21.34.: Islander Photo:.Courtesy M. Murray sql wwww.TeamDuncan.com ~fl ~iI~biP Ilb THE ISLANDER E MARCH 29, 2006 0 B-7 ISLAND PROPERTIES: 1906 GULF DRIVE NORTH COQUINA BEACH CIRCLE: 2BR/2BA unit with priceless Gulf views. Turnkey furnished. Asking $899,900. 618 DUNDEE LANE: 3BR/2BA Key Royale canalfront residence with caged pool and patio. Asking$979,900. 3301 GULF DRIVE: SEA PIRATE VILLA Unit #8 offers 2BR/1BA with an excellent rental history for $419,900. PLAYA ENCANTADA UNIT #205: 2BR/2BA beautiful new furnishings and decorator linens. Asking $ 849,900. 110 12TH ST. SOUTH BRADENTON BEACH. Beautiful water views from this 2BD/2BA condo at Gulf to Bay Moorings. Includes boat slip. Asking $575,000. WEST BAY POINT MOORING 6200 FLOTILLA #286 Best value in Holmes Beach for this waterfront 2BR/2BA end condo unit. Asking $749,000. 2312 AVE. C UNIT #5 LAY-Z-LIVIN CONDO. Ideally located 2BR/1BA condo situated only steps to the beach. Asking $325,000. 314 63RD ST., HOLMES BEACH. Island Walk 3BR/2.5BA townhome with pool. Asking $739,900 401 80th STREET, HOLMES BEACH Impeccable 3BR/2.5 BA surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Asking $899,000. 759 NORTH SHORE ANNA MARIA 2BR/2BA ground level, direct gulffront "Old Florida" cottage. Asking $1,986,000. 3810 6TH AVE This 3BR/2,BA Village at Holmes Beach condo has it all, including heated pool with pool house. Asking $589,000. 6006 GULF DRIVE #207; Playa Encantada Pristine 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, beautifully turnkey furnished. Asking $749,000. 2711 AVE. C, HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA newly renovated Island home with large master bedroom. Asking $529,000., 521 LOQUAT; ANNA MARIA 3BR/3.5BA home with heated pool on deep water canal. Asking $1,255,000. 509 BAYVIEW DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH Fully renovated 3BR/3BA home with panoramic views of Intracoastal waterway. Caged, heated pool, covered boat lift, new seawall,'turnkey furnished. Asking $1,050,000. 598 NORTH SHORE; ANNA MARIA Ground level duplex. Both units are 2BR/2BA. Asking $739,900. SOUTH BEACH VILLAGE, a condo community in Bradenton Beach, has eight townhomes in total with 3,300 sq feet under roof. Prices starting at $1,275,000. 603 BUTTONWOOD DR., LONGBOAT KEY Canalfront lot with architect's plans for 3-4/BR home. Asking $925,000 for lot, $2,000,000 with home. MAINLAND PROPERTIES: 7810 4TH AVENUE WEST PINE BAY FOREST: 2BR/2BA condo with GE profile appliances in a custom kitchen. Asking $279,000. 1102 BRAMBLING COURT: This 3BR/2BA spacious Grand Bermuda model in Greyhawk Landing offers a large master suite that opens out to the caged pool area and lanai for $599,900. 7917 4TH AVE WEST PINE BAY FOREST: Large 3BR/2BA with fireplace and wood vaulted ceilings. Asking $279,000. 7601 SAN JUAN AVE.: Rarely available in Palma Sola Park. Lovingly restored with the buyer in mind. This 3BR/3BA home won't last long. Asking $429,000. 314 63RD ST. ISLAND WALK: This former builders model offers 3BR/2BA with over 1,800 sf of living area. Asking $739,900. 14865 SKIP JACK LOOP ROAD: Brand new at Greenbrook Walk in Lakewood Ranch. 3BR/2.5BA plus one-car garage. Asking $269,000. 6228-38th ST. EAST BRADENTON: Beautiful 3BR/2BA home recently built in 2001. Close to 1-75 and 301. Asking $299,000. 7612 4TH AVE. WEST, PINE BAY FOREST Nice, bright and open 2BD/2BA condo.with recently updated flooring throughout. Asking $249,000. 7611 4TH AVE WEST, PINE BAY FOREST 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with updated air conditioning and appliances. Asking $259,900. 4503/4505 102ND ST. WEST; BRADENTON Investors stop here! Great updated duplex only minutes to the beach with tenants in place. 2BR/2BA over 1,000 sf each. Walk-in closets, covered parking, ample storage, and room for a pool. Asking 325,000. 600 DEER HAMMOCK RD, SARASOTA five-acre lot with water frontage in convenient location off Fruitville Road Asking $495,000. 4508 ARDALE ST., SARASOTA Tremendous potential consisting of two lots with single-family 2BR home. Asking $349,000. 2905 63RD ST., BRADENTON MORNINGSIDE CONDOMINIUMS Convenient ground level 2BR/2BA with vaulted ceiling. Asking $199,900. 6107 EVERGREEN CIRCLE; BRADENTON 2BR/2BA ground level condo at. Close to Blake Hospital. Villas at Pointe West. Asking $199,900. 3017 7TH AVE. CIRCLE EAST; BRADENTON Exquisite views of Braden River from 3BR/2BA home with 130 feet water frontage. Asking $574,600. 632 NW 15TH STREET, CAPE CORAL Build on chis 80.B:125 foot lot Fast developing communiNy Asking $116,900 8-B N MARCH 29, 2006 T THE ISLANDER ISLA w- w.D R- N;AmSwIFwI E D N THREE YEARS NEW white leather sofa with queen sleeper (never used), matching love seat with two electric recliners. $1,200. (941) 792-9200. STRIPED BURGUNDY COUCH with hideaway bed, like new mattress, $50. Navy-blue futon, two years old, good condition, $30. Storage cabinet, six drawers, counter space and shelves, $30. Please call, (941) 778-3092. FURNITURE FOR SALE: Entertainment center, curio cabinet, leather love seat and generator. Call (941) 779-2151 or (941) 713-3214. TANNING BED, new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941) 798-3448. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your'door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. HONEYBELL TANGELOS now ripe in January, on sale by the AMI Kiwanis Club. $31-$36 for a bushel. Shipped free in USA. Call to receive an order blank. (941) 761-8834 or 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. ANNUAL 69th STREET neighborhood garbage sale: 8am-noon Saturday, April 1. Something for everyone. 500 block. Holmes Beach. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. SALE! NIKI'S GIFTS and Antique Mall. All sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off. Select gifts, collectibles, spoons, salts and peppers, vintage jewelry, books, art, crystal, costume jewelry 50-80 percent off. Drop in and say good-bye before you leave, we love y'all! Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf 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 Leverocks area. LOST: ROXIE ALL black Lab/Terrier mix. Ran away March 11. Please, call (941) 526-6641. FREE BABY GRAND piano! You pay moving cost. Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7250. WANTED:. CANCER SURVIVORS to become part of our celebration and walk the first lap with me at Relay For Life, May 5-6 on Coquina Beach. Your strength and courage will be a testimony to others. After our walk, I would be happy if you would join me in our survivor's tent, where we will have food and refreshments, a hug and a chat. Call Annie Close, (941) 778 7842. ATTENTION: ONCE A month check on your resi- dence. While you're away have peace of mind for pennies a day! Island resident. Benchmark Home Improvements. (941) 778-1916. KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call (941) 807-1734 or visitwww.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. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Forms at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard- ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best inter- est of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call (941) 744-9473 or visit www.12circuitgal.org. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, (941) 720-1411. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call (941) 922-0774. FREE: 3-YEAR-old, white-and-black cat. Very lov- able and friendly. Spayed and declawed. (941) 338-3013. 1986 BRONCO II V-6, good on gas. Runs, looks decent. Tow package. Needs muffler, minor tune-up. $850 or best offer. Call (941) 778-7770. 27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air condition- ing, 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. SECLUDED WATERFRONT PARADISE! vj"i -tilln ../.J: t ofWnpa 3(1' is a & y /rolsiawal /o .teitrotil actie W. *: resorl Iitli'sYle second to none oi the Gul f C) oat ofFi0i0da ,..-w A-_ -- .. illffM M-i-. .. .... __ . ::_ '... < -. If you've been looking for a waterfront Florida community that's centrally located, then you've found ,. .1 hu.ni here at Terra Ceia Bay Country Club. Located in sunny Palmetto, Florida-on the shores of Spectacular Waterfront Residences Terra Ceia Bay between Sarasota and St. Petersburg- Gated Community on Terra Ceia Bay We provide the perfect starting point to explore and Panoramic Views of Terra Ceia Bay, experience all the sights and activities that the Sun- Tampa Bay & the Gulf of Mexico Coast of Florida has to offer! 18-Hole Golf Course Tennis Facility S500' Fishing Pier & Nature Boardwalk :.' ,- -: -' 30,000 sq ft Club House STARTING IN THE $400'S Featuring Seagrape Restaurant Complete Fitness Facilities & Programs 1"" ... sTr-arla hs 0.: ,- i :.941-721-6280 -'i -.7 ': : : 7 ; : a : -_ .-- . '. r ^ t i ^ SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 AS FEATURED ON THE ISLAND TOUR OF HOMES Conveniently located in the heart of the Anna Maria village historic district, within easy strolling distance to both the City Pier and the beach, this enchanting 2BR/2BA coastal . cottage has undergone a white glove restoration, resulting in a truly captivating Island retreat. Some of countless amenities include Brazilian teak floors, white beadboard wainscoting and cabinets, solid quartz countertops, 17th century Delft tiles, cozy fireplace framed with splendid Spanish tiles, and a fabulous cast iron claw-and-ball foot slipper tub. The beautiful master suite has French doors opening onto a shady cabana, overlooking the 15x27 foot heated, navy blue bottom swimming pool and spa with waterfall and rock surround. Enclosing the back yard are 22 new, tall areca palms and five mature mango trees, ensuring privacy. Comfortable furnishings include old wicker and whimsical upholstered chairs and accessories. Framed by a white picket fence and capped with a charming tin roof, this storybook chalet will capture your heart! $1,200,000, turnkey furnished. Visit our. Web site.at www.betsyhills.cQm .I .. .. ...'. .. ... : . "" THE ISLANDER MARCH 29, 2006 E B-9 S-I EA D S THIS 2005 25-HP Johnson Bombardier rope-start two- stroke outboard, has less than the initial 10 hours break time. Purchased new in May for $2,592, it includes fuel tank and line and wheeled motor carrier (my add-on). Owner's manual and purchase receipt (including war- ranty) 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. 1999 SEARAY 210 Sundeck. 5.0 liter, electronic fuel injection, V-8, 244 hours. Excellent condition. $17,500. (941) 795-7012. PONTOON BOAT FOR sale: 1991 20-foot Fiesta. New cover and Bimini top. $1,200 or best offer. (941) 779-2228. 2001 BOSTON WHALER Outrage. 26-foot cabin cruiser, twin 225-hp Mercury Opti-max, full electron- ics, low hours, full cover. $55,900. (941) 713-5900. FISH FOR REDFISH, Snook and trout with InshoreSlam.corm.Capt. Jim Savaglio. License, bait and tackle included. (941) 238-7597 or (813) 477-7657. FRESH MULLET SALE Afore than a riUet wralapper The Islander FRESH MULLETT-SHIRTS! S,M,L,XL $10 LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater and near shore fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107. WAITER, CHEF, DISHWASHER with experience in Italian food. 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. (941) 383-0013. PART-TIME HELP wanted for small resort motel on Anna Maria. Call evenings, (941) 778-4206. GROUNDS POSITION FOR condo on Longboat Key. Full time with benefits. Call (941) 383-3571 for interview. 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 smokers. 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. SEEKING PROPERTY MANAGERSS: Small beach resort on Anna Maria Island. Flexible hours with availability as needed on site. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to (863) 644-5937 with contact number. FULL-TIME POSITION available for a maintenance, repair and delivery technician for a home medical equipment company. Call Steve, (941) 778-2641. FULL-TIME AND part-time housekeepers for Long- boat Key resort. Excellent benefits and pay. Year- round position. Must work Saturdays, be depend- able and have own transportation. Call for appoint- ment, (941) 383-2428. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or.call (941) 778-3953. BUSY BISTRO hiring full-or part-time servers for lunch and dinner. Prep person and dishwasher. Apply to Chef Damon, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320. ISLAND COTTAGE WITH GUEST HOUS IN BRADENTON BEACH $640Q1 B~Li~` -r ~ ~ ~ I *.- - * 7;i'' * ~ r O n ~, S ,.i VILLAS AT OAK BEND Jul completed 3BR'2BA spll-plan ri me in areai commrruniry V)ulled Cillings, and aIrge open klichen wdin brea.1351 bar Mainlenance Ire e jan monrihly maintenance io only $i8 Close to communary nealed pool $244.900 Call Keith Shell at 19411 713-1305. - .r GREAT DUPLEX IN NORTHEAST Nice clean duplex in quiet area. Cereal ienanl in pi1jlae rJnrn i .lR-6.4 and near Chrl.Iian retreat Druble income producer grel Iir irve;:r r r Owner occupant 28R.18A ejih ide $225,000. Call ScoI Barr al (941) 798-9191. 4 ~ -;' II1~'.* -----' FREE SUNSETS NIGHTLY Inc redile Anna Maria Island quacd- pie.. win 3.200 sl of living space 5BD/48A in tolal Just sIeps to the beach, shopping, dining and more Upstairs until has e 3nsive views ot the Gull Zoned commercial. Owner agent. $1.500.000. Call Scord Barr ja 9411 798-9191 TRADITIONAL FLORIDA LIVING Welcome nome n to ns ador- able 2BR/1BA dream Hardwood Ilioring Ir Irori pijri r ngh nirougn Ilning and Dedrooms Mei. Ican Itl in remodeled odur- met iflenen and family room Two tieplaces. $299 000. Call Jonathan Wrinht at 1941i 301-9992 i >'941-798-_9191 Yet99/& Vl dCealt Sstateat SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine.Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 ADORABLE VINTAGE HIDEAWAY Captivating SERENITY BY THE BAY Captivating 3BR/2BA 2BR/2BA fully refurbished cottage is steps to Gulf! recently updated home offers 72feetofwhite sandy Offers Mexican-tiled floors, white beadboard walls beachfront! Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, blue granite and ceilings, Bermuda shutters, and private rear countertops, white beadboard cabinets, and blue patio. Affordably priced at $689,000. Don't miss metal roof. $1,895,000, furnished. it! West side of Gulf Drive! Visit our Web site at ww, ;b? tsyhils.co i "1 i4/,UUU IUKIUUAI . nicomw pradudng codos wlfl direct Gulf ewi hia Imlaopnt oasis. Wallfppointed units nire lrnlky furriased induding fufy equipped kItcemn in t is nrtura lovs p sr t inie season (Cnipitexoffe~ agreawt.tetlpmrogram. $339,900 .CL III- IBAMBQO SOtio Totalfly ren vF d in 2005. AFaridohbleIsland emHis permilling r iWbtIh rauils -witl an -oi--Slle eninal office. eleit-p 6d'l enddeeted heari aciess. Perfett weekoodsO, dwyl Vi Ft EXtnwiI 1 tono-M oo Sl'votonin 203 ; Indld- $495,000 antit499900 St.LU# BAI SOl.l i .neWer furniiiure Etensive renoiiiorlt onampIBtTi205 l. liw~ Gin ni paodqge 6reant I nves ffer xtio ov edfpborre elookior i'npb iitBefipool lndI "penl opportunity. the'-gogeMo Gulf C kst sunAets~ igslly renbls partitted ,or maoxIu _u rfpold L to,- S. -R E:-' :-..'-= $419,999 RUNAWY BAY f'4030 ufr Of MexcoDr 2BR/2BA vami, easy lo show andreidy fr a n Aw owner All nw * Carpet and e Ball bother ir s hove been beautifuldy. pdatedgrand : neAfmilwrni in everyroonihasevwbeenused, Wonderful lOkeviewl : ,.. wi g aaw n ounk ins h o'-d.- tin. -" o .t pol end dlb todeeded beah.M okesa qreb _rit~n l. !k~!~! I g ~11~;!__asC 10-B N MARCH 29, 2006 T THE ISLANDER I SW LWAmN:D SING! IFYOU can carry a tune and would help lead a singing congregation, please join with Gloria Dei Lutheran's choir on Sundays at 9:45am. Two miles north of Manatee Bridge on Anna Maria Island. (941) 778-1813. 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 intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recom- mended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First-aid certified, 13-year-old, eighth-grader, female, great with kids and animals. Call Kendall, (941) 779-9783. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S safety while you relax. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. Responsible, reliable and experienced 10th-grader with a love for chil- dren. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certifica- tions. DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs. Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends. Zach, (941) 779-9783. RED CROSS first-aid certified babysitter certified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE: 42 years experience, area references, No lifting. (941) 746-9246. Leave message. 'A *~- nIA1 nI 77n_noonl SPNiMSH Sf9'LE 3BR/28ApeoF the .GUQLFFR6NT Con6o ?Vf?;AU i iie! brnT,-ellintrior adclousl. Ml whitbesan Mecic~nr- thle irob ghdut. rgranit. beaoli; two pbols,- qui&'r uompWi c6 M~ipfsjtairnie iairis- centrally. located, luf.nkoy fur- tumlse' ldxnisigdl_ $9;oeoO, Call .nishfd! $7G9,OOO. CallSue CarIsou, 5uJl a earls. . BEACHCOTTAGE Cormpletelyredorln NORTH END! Spacious 3BR'2BA inside! B1.iB turnkey lurnishea, home wlin large screened lanai ar,] wajsher'drver, can't beit the price two-car garage South ol the Rod riant across irom the beach.! n Reel Pier and :close o tIhe Deach! $299.00 Bring an other! Call Sue Brighi and airy wiln open floor plan Carlson, 720-2224 Must see' $795.000 i ,. 1, ttimacuiiar,1e~riionapai~qodenv;t~~icirrn. hanfim MTti i2Wt- ativll;~ueC~ia,720-2242~. ~1', - CUTE DUPLEX vvh 18R IBA am'cr situr, Sr, cicSse ir. he Dejcli and sror )s5ocialrior, or"il privileco'i Bu, ,r'jrjlov it 3 L[2 OuN 3na ,Sl,-ri:I or toi gther ljr vi59.000 .ur C arron. 20 I -9:ettrip' w Qs epdp~r p~ wv~edbeilings --and Oba ib 00 od'b dl-'.vFg large-lbtk linds 5Fr6B- -4 .,.a SUNBOW BAY 2BlA.'?BA urni-,y rurriiined corndo.' with teauillyl virws' Firnii rwr. rwaled pod' 3f0d i l'.iE. ic CCCvervi nr I 1 a MUST SEE' 1 1-4t1C- Ciii D.?n ii Ciar 3 -5 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, cleanup, edging, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent refer- ences. 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 computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communica- tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and- home. Instal- lation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web ser- vices, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, net- work engineer, (941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945. Mike a. Norman "_.. Realty .c 3101 Gulf Drive, .'" Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office Kathu Caserta (941) 778-4364 Fax Re lt,:r (-Ri I R 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell ^ Michael Saunders S & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker Kimberly Roehl, P.A. -- 941447-9988 Inr eting iln Property Leads to Opportunities NEW LISTING PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BA ,i:,nl'o IprlIIlrnl 100-FO1O CANAL FRONTAGE: HI:mi ljl, ijr: imTiplhE. Turril.elurni,'neli heatedpool/spa, tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen, 1-ilir: ,:o:urn, Shun-.tir::ijj,'clubhouse, coveredpatiowithwet-bararea,dock,10,0001b Saun nd ,j p.inr i Gu .w ,ri .95. 000 lift and no bridgesto Tampa Bay. $649,900. NEW PRICE CHARMING BEACH BUNGALOW: Cm-r MOTIVATEDSELLER.Il 1,I2BH 15 BA pit Vl' updi eld 2BRF: iBA duplex. Turnkey villa with enclosed garage and workshop iln ,ii~r rylh ii- I i; I Trriti: locationonly area. Only two blocks to beach. Bring all ,n tI:, ,,' i*n ,r,:r 'i,.619,000. offers! $379;000. NEW PRICE A - OUTSTANDINGBAYWArERFRONT:Capturing GULF WATCH CONDO: Turnkey-furnished expaji:,,ie ;ia yvi.v,. irii. inmotie:,ablyrenovated light and open end unit with all the extras. -;, ',. :,-ra:nome r: ;.'i.:f of livingarea. Ready for your enjoyment. Pool and i,:> and 1:11:11:11 ib ii 299 000. deeded beach access. $469,000. www.michaelsaunders.com KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com -1400 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton 941.748.6300 CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. APPLIANCE & AC DOCTORS: We repair air con- ditioners, refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven, garbage disposal, other household items. Honest, depend- able. 20-plus years experience. (941) 650-9293. MR. BILLS HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. CUCCIO TILE AND handyman services. Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137. ABOUT GROUT: CLEANING, sealing, staining (painting of grout), tile and grout repair, caulking of showers/kitchen. Bonded and insured. Call Jeff, (941) 545-0128. 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. CLEANING COUPLE: A few open slots for offices, condos, houses, etc. We also do errands and hurricane checks. 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. FREE HOUSESITTING: RETIRED Christian couple with much experience available anytime. Refer- ences furnished. (770) 832-7319. Real Es ate Agents For Today's Market .a*I .. .- .. .*:. .<.. ,..- 2820 NORTHWOOD WAY, 2511 AVE. C, BRADENTON SARASOTA Charming two story, BEACH. Elevated duplex. 2BR/2BA 5BR/3.5BA log cabin on a large and 3BR/2BA. One block to beach wooded lot in a private cul-de-sac. and two blocks to bay' All offers $499,000. considered. $699,000. S g ...l y . 2871 WRENWOOD COURT, 4802 51ST ST. W. #1119, SARASOTA. 3BR/2BA former BRADENTON. Large gated model home with many extras. 2BR/2BA condo. Wonderful ame- Large lanai and pool area. nitiesand homewarrantyincluded. $429,000. Great value at $219,900. ." Prudential alms Maggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1358 Jo: 941-587-9156 Maggie: 941-780-9888 www.hutterandrutstein.com SA o nvyhndd operated member o T re ruds ntl s Reai Estate Afflltes,nc. THE ISLANDER S MARCH 29, 2006 E B-11 DER CLASEDS PRICE BUSTERS ISLAND cleaning and errand service. No job too small. All houses and yard work, also trash removal and personal shopping. Call between 8am-6pm for more details. (941) 592-2353. ATTENTION: ONCE A month check on your resi- dence. While you're away have peace of mind for pennies a day! Island resident. Benchmark Home Improvements. (941) 778-1916. 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. Waterfront Property FOR SALE BY OWNER On deep water canal, no bridges to bay. 10,000 Ib boat lift and 155 feet of seawall! Near Sarasota airport. 3BR/2BA with open floor plan, custom kitchen, heated pool and much more. Asking $795,000. Call (941) 753-6801.. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage -in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance,-land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is broken, we can fix it. Call (941) 778-2581. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul- ing, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015. I ~ UPDATED FLORIDA- STYLE ISLAND "' DUPLEX "i. :; Zoned R-4 for inves- i .- : tors! 1BR each side, 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 PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti- mates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen- tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean- ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. AMY GORDAN REALTOR S* Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1 811 I aI i1 I a/ I.~LL .IL SPay off 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 SFeaturing 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. borsequyi/n.wom 941-744-6906 ac i I' i.. L. l ', I 1 h .. .,. I', .. %1 ," 1, I: I.".. hll '.' .., II'..h _0 ,... :LIZ , At sonL~ini' ~ Tortuga Inn Beach Resort 1''1h(2 i I3Ct Lhk11[1I )11 i tldi I) I AnnlaM "arld aIl nd" 1 ornc~i ill, I ic' c I K,,% irt v.~ -I I mim j I pora, I i e It~. l 'I \I k- A!l T j%.wll. lc'. I'imi'cI 011 . ( fi'crc! -i i l,: Ic is 15unil1 11 010ilicInaiI phii...ct%1 Olk 55 iroil hojI II \ihlL Jl\iiC pl lili dr rLc Icad Ic''ioul 0%%U rIlv ir i N- irch i. 211Iirl %'%till cilL.jllc!c.uin1c I i q-. ['`ill kilchen,. lIUIIdrN Li'Ic~ & I~`l 'r % livilp.' NJI .pae Ni ujijIi q e l: CIe -(IrIJc i,!Li :Ie.. * I.UII'-[ I1 L- -11 l\'c AAWl~l l ~ilIN kllHICep 11 1cil 01111 frr''i~l h~w i i roi. 11' l:. IM 11 12.i l i .l 1i r i i`d pi ii- ico rc I- lL 110 -\[let I ici i ccI n Oi f R I Iuc.l 4 Suioal w'Iiic 'aind & .l.lnp iurqu'iieL v aer 0 Pli' dL kmb aL Ju'k V irlllULCc I il. 011 SLrdF&.'ca [3d',, 0 rlCicci 11hId lL ,CC ~ Ii'IILk('11111 Ofi NLcXick' *IivaccNIliic iiuiiPL., ;I Sh, Id .11.il iiIul c1'ci 2rk, * 1\cllzior ,oclcr mid iormi'c iv.ihi e !I o I. lt- * .uisimlII,in IIInc iii'S11ic,:crI .' ~Il r1II(ii f. n.cal.11 ;li ipIrCi.IilhrI * Prof-4i-.111i N h i nlly ~i.1.cd hV Rc..oi Qi t ll 1')4 11 778-111 56 ImanonllliI3~ii 1.I oi 1 11 i0I I IIUDd- 1.32i Cult' Drive Nor-th Btl-adeuton Beach, Fi- 34217 ilk "iI 1 M-41 fr ~ *~ -. 4 'I IIA~ I Xr ~~ R MW 12-B E MARCH 29, 2006 E THE ISLANDER A L A 4' 9. R ,,.,., VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel- ing contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cab- inets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. . Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY-SIXYEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway. paint. Dan Michael, master carpen- ter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898. TWO DUDES with tools: Tile, trim, cabinets, paint- ing, drywall, glass block, brick, stonework and more! Many references. Call now! (941) 812-4269 or 448-6961. CARL V. JOHNSQN JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Lic#RR0066450. Call (941) 795-1947. 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. PAINTING AND IMPROVEMENT by Carlos. Licensed and insured. Wallpaper hanging, interior. and exterior painting, pressure wash, faux finishing, drywall repair. Phone (941) 753-5936. Cell (941) 580-2421. Fax (941) 752-3109. FEATURED LISTING SJ FULL GULF VIEWS! Unobstructed views ''_ of the Gulf from this adorable 2BR/IBA turnkey condo in Bradenton Beach. Lovwe .association fees, no rental restrictions, and zero maintenance. $499,000. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x 106 lot across the street from the beach in central Holmes Beach. Walk to shops and restaurants. Architect plans available for a custom designed, beautiful ground level home permissible on this lot, or build up for gulf views! $627,500. 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 aid centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Walk to Historic Bridge Street, restaurants, shops, and marina. Cute IBR 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. New kitchen! $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 upfor 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 and Gulf. Offered at $2,795,000. NEW CONSTRUCTION! LOW MAINTENANCE HOME! Construction complete! Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home with IS-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 BE ACH! 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. 5309 S.6 GufDiv ome ec 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. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941). 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: Brand new Bradenton Beach 3BR/3BA plus office, steps to beach. Balconies with ocean and bay views, elevator, 8-person Jacuzzi, granite counters, marble floors and baths, Jacuzzi in master, washer/dryer, designer furnished, fully equipped. One of the finest rentals on Island. $4800/ monthly 813-277-4336. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. 1BR, LARGE APARTMENT. Water view, nonsmok- ing, no pets. $475/week. (941) 779-0420. One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. W hmn'n ch,,'o ,'u: W, b, 1 rb;ra f pr idutj ofererid b i,n iri,' b 'of. the nation, top mortgage lenders Plu .-, h kno,.-ledge of Ic, r office. like Ron Hayes .h. h ire ftamdliar v. ih and dcdicared to ,our local comnmun;n S,:,, h.,.hatcher v,:,ur m,:,r[,..-age ne;ds h:..ed rite idiijtable rate. iumnb:. o ernmnent. call Ron Ioc.li l a f:r i re co:nsjltadon it (941) "61-9808 12-4 hours, or 18001 559-8025. 0 CHASE IB 161 .harrn r.aea ic.Tlc i Just visiting paradise? The Islamder SINCE 1992 Don't leave the I-. l.1 r ,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.islander.org 206 661A /irele ..'-conslrucfion --- ---- --- SI pricm from $9R9,90. .: i ^ Jaese wef-appoinledsihyle- f gar omes oaslpeees of/lie St9uffof/Cexco andare only sleps lo l^oe eaca. &our cooerecf F f.. anais aow mnduen okews ofl te S-, /an-ancdsurrounc eau/y. Goasia/odesins fea/urhy woodo 2,445,s 93 e2J.3Saf ca6ine/ry, yranile lops, Lam oo fex/l car anqeW%" efoar,, pool[ fR/ooriny anodcus/om figures. RCB PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE .r more information go /o widw. rc6prop. com ,;:::::^;I:;;:; r caff94/-753-90O1. 2 THE ISLANDER M MARCH 29, 2006 U B-13 A 9 '- A 9SSIFIEDS 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. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex-$1,100/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. BRADENTON BEACH: NEWLY remodeledlBR/ 1BA suite with full kitchen, fully furnished, one block from Bridge Street, three minute walk to beach. Sleeps four only. No pets. Now taking reservations for summer. Available weekly, monthly or seasonal. (941) 776-3696, or e-mail bjustin628@tampabay.rr.com. ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA $1,100/month and 2BR/1BA $950/m6nth. Great location to beach, clean, updated. (941) 778-5482. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: Nice 2BR, furnished mobile home, gated community on creek. Braden- ton 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Steps from Bradenton Beach, One hundred yards from bay. Spacious 1BR/1 BA with parking. Available for yearly rental. 55-plus. (614) 517-7147. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach, clean duplex. $1,200/month. (941) 725-0578 or (941) 794-2912. ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT : S, 0t Natural setting surrounds 6*& this 3BR/2BA home with open water views, boat dock, hot. tub, steps to beach and turnkey ": furnished! Offered at $849,900. 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. J ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $169,000 & Inventory. Deborah Thrasher f: RE/MAX Excellence (941)518-7738 (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. If Competitive rates. if Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. IUp-front approval* at the time of application. eAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier, If Loan amounts to $6 million. Bf Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave.W. Holmes Beach pam_voorhees @ countrywide.com www.pamvoorhees.com Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT 1O SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANC AL "::. ,', _'Sl, - ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Waterfront mobile resort. Steps to beach. Nice 1BR/1BA. April $950. May- September $625. 55-plus. 2601 Gulf Drive N., Unit 425, Bradenton Beach. (941) 778-5417. ANNA MARIA: TWO blocks to beach, excellent neighborhood, 3BR/2BA, totally furnished, ground level. $1,995/month, $800/week. Now renting for next three months. (941) 812-6489. 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. BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA home located four houses down from beach! Free trolley picks up at end of block. Available by the week. Adjacent two-bedroom apartment also available first half of March. Call (616) 225-1589. CONDOS: BRADENTON BEACH, Bayview Ter- race. Pool on bay, one block to beach.Three-month minimum. 2BR, $2,000/month. 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. 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 Flor- ida-style 2BR/1BA, screened porch, deck, fenced yard. Half block to beach. Pet OK. Weekly, monthly. ..Special rate April 1, 2006. (941) 485-1874. I :t.~~ II:: '' i------' r..- 194- '' s;e ACROSS FROM SENSATIONAL BEACH makes this an enviable location foryearsto come. This 3BRtownhousewith an easy care design offers triple sky-light living area with soaring ceilings, labor-saving kitchen, liberally-sized closets, inviting master suiteand lazy loft upstairs, creatively sized tw0-car attached garage with 150 sf work area and a JimD m e 7~4752~dPae9 E a3s-Bird6t ANNA MARIA: 2006-07 season. Attractive 2BR/1 BA house. Also remodeled 3BR/2BA house. 150 feet to the beach. (941) 778-7933. WATER VIEW: Sandpiper, 55-Plus, 2BR/1BA, remodeled, 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. 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, PA. 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. SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT: 55-plus, 1 BR/1 BA, 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 1 BR/1 BA fur- nished. Quiet, lush setting. Starting at $750/month. Also available weekly/monthly. Smoke/pet free. (941) 795-8077. LIDO BEACH STUDIO, 1 or 2BR apartment. Delightful 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. Call for special weekly rates, (941) 383-2566. www.WEDEBROCK.COM 3224 EAST BAY DRIVE HOLMES BEACH Vicki Gilbert, Realtor, (941) 713-0195 DEEPWATER CANAL FRONT 4BR/2BA. Two-car garage. Heated pool/spa. Priced below appraisal. See it today! $715,000. 3BR/2BA. TWO-CAR GARAGE HOME. Beautiful canal-front community. Seawall, dock, access to Sarasota Bay. Priced to sell $514,500. ISLAND BEACH COTTAGE 2BR/1 BA with garage. A block from beach and bay. Many upgrades. $505,000. mI 5W w As AS "~ 14-B 0 MARCH 29, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER !I S L A N ANNUALS OPENING UP! Several to choose from! 1BR/1BA furnished near the beach $800/month. 1BR/1BA with sunroom, furnished in Gulffront complex 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! WATER VIEW: Sandpiper, 55-Plus, furnished, 2BR/1BA, remodeled, covered parking. Non- smoking. Annual $650/month. Deposit. Vacation, $1,000/month or $300/week, plus tax. Available April 1. (941) 545-8923 or (941) 778-9504. VALRICO AREA: INCLUDES washer and dryer, near shopping area. $500-600/month. (831) 770-0967. BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED ON bay: 1BR unit and 2BR house for March/April. (941) 779-9074. SEASONAL RENTAL WANTED: Two bedroom, December through April 2007. Senior man and Springer Spaniel, both clean and well-behaved. References. (941) 761-2526. HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA 1,400 sf house, 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Totally furnished with all appliances. $1,200/month, first, last and security deposit. Avail- able April 1. (941) 587-1456. NEAR BEACH: FURNISHED 1BR/1 BA. $750/month with utilities. Seven-month lease, first, last and deposit. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. GULFFRONT CONDO FOR rent in Holmes Beach April 22-29 and April 29-May 6, 2006. (Rent one week or two). Sleeps six, two baths, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities. Full 180-degree views of the Gulf! Asking $700/week. Call for details, (941) 778-1708. 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. EASTER VACATION RENTALS: $650/week. Palma Sola townhouse 2BR/2BA, pool and boat dock. Also 2BR Longboat Village home, $650/week. Call for low monthly rates. Real estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. CLOSE TO THE beach, Island duplex for rent. 2BR/1BA, $800/month. First, last and security. No pets. Call 8am-4pm Monday-Friday, (941) 761-7600. PALMS OF CORTEZ gated 2BR/1BA condo. Pool, tennis, fitness, Small pet OK. Very clean, third floor unit, $1,100. (941) 778-8277 or (941) 748-5113. HOLMES BEACH MASTER bedroom for rent in 1,400 sf 2BR/1BA beach house, 1.5 blocks from beach. $650/month. First, last, security deposit. (941) 587-1456. 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. 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. SEASONAL 2BR/2BA: undercover parking. Large- deck, $2,500/month. 210 81st St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-2695 or (813) 962-0817. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2.5BA. Fully updated, vaulted ceilings, washer/dryer, tile floors, large closets. West of Gulf Drive. Small pets may be considered. $1,350/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA large duplex, remod- eled bathrooms, fabulous screened porch. Available now, $1,500/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2.5BA large townhome.Two- car garage, three porches, washer and dryer, com- munity pool. Available April 1, 2006. $2,100/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. UNFURNISHED 2BR/2BA ground-level duplex with washer and dryer hook-up. Two blocks from beach, references required. $950/month. Available April 1, 2006. (941) 778-3960 or (941) 545-9503. CHARMING 2BR/2BA canal home at 509 59th St., Homes Beach. Available for rent April 1, 2006. (717) 392-4048. ANNUAL: 2BR/1 BA DUPLEX with carport. Washer and dryer hook up. Nice! $900/month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500. SPACIOUS 2BR/2BA Key Royal canal home. Dock, double garage, large Florida room. No pets. $1,200/month. (941) 779-9470. BRADENTON CONDO: MORNINGSIDE 2BR/2BA with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Pets welcomed. Carol Heinze, (941) 778-5059. Goldwell Banker Real Estate. 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" : . *Gated Community *Attached Garage wlElectric Door Opener *Beautiful Lakefront Homes *Heated Pool & Spa *Minutes to the Gulf Of Mexico *Four Models To Choose m From -I sAMMOs .(] *Gorgeous Clubhouse : 1 Choose Your Interior Coloirs Designs Luxuy" Condoriniunms 6404 7th Ave. Cir. W. 761-0444 rr~~il~2~n~l~5~31rg ro -~ Prudential S Palms Realty Michelle Musto Realior Fine Homes Specia/ist 941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com President's Cir/le Recipient BAYWATCH: BRADENTON BEACH a.w, 1301 N. Bay Drive. s;..... r. ... ." ',~' Direct bayfront, 2BR/2BA. :1,079 sf,nicelyfurnished. -S524,900. PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON ....j g 920 W laerside Lane: Lakefron villa, 2BR/2BA, 1 132 sf, breathtaking -:". sunsets, turnkey fur- fnI ished. S399,000. 827 Waterside Lane: Villa, 2BR/2BA, 1.069 sf, eled from top to bottom. .S475,000. LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDGE: SARASOTA 230 Londonderry Drive: S" "'Lakef nlhome, 3BR/3BA, S.. 2,338 sf, dining room, den, three-car garage. S529,900. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20 Call Nancy 778-7978 Ti Islander ww.islander.org ~~I I- I~-I -u -:-:-- ~;~gtib~sa~~,~.-~-n~-. a THE ISLANDER N MARCH 29. 2006 M B-15 WATCH THE SUNSETS from this Gulffront 2BR/2BA ground-level condo. $949,000. Carol Heinze, (941) 778-5059. Coldwell Banker Real Estate. ANNUALS OPENING UP! Several to choose from! 1BR/1BA furnished, near the beach, $800/month. 1 BR/1 BA with sunroom or 2BR/2BA, both furnished in Gulffront complex with heated pool! 55-plus, $950/month or $1,150/month. 3BR/2BA home, fur- nished or unfurnished, $2,200 or $1,800/month. Cute 2BR/1 BA furnished north-end, $1,000/month. 2BR/2.5BA canal home unfurnished, $1,600/month. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, (941) 587-6328. BEACH STEPS AWAY: Large 1BR/2BA, fully furnished, washer and dryer. $495/week or $1,795/month. Pets OK. www.gulfdriveapartments.com. -(941) 778-1098. STILL AVAILABLE FOR Easter week: 2BR/2BA duplex one block from Gulf beaches. Newly remodeled and very clean. Laundry. $545. (941) 807-5449. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Closeto beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. OPEN HOUSE: 1-3pm, Sunday, April 2. Key Royale/Holmes Beach. Owners must sell, canal- front. 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 $978,250 each. Lynrn Bankuly, Realtor, Suncoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .. '-.. i REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com FIVE MINUTES TO BEACH: Perico Island, beauti- ful designer patio home. 4BR/3BA, two-car garage. Pool, private. $520,000. Best value! Agents wel- come. (941) 792-7828. BEACHFRONT CONDO: 1BR/1BA, new construction. Designer furnished, spa, pool, excellent location 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. 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 furnished and equipped. Best-kept condo complex on the Island. Beautiful beach, pool, hot tub, sauna and sunsets. No more left on the Island like this! $1,200,000. (317) 873-3307 for instructions on vir- tual tour. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: By owner. 2BR/2BA each side, one lanai, secluded street, steps to beach and downtown. New appliances and air han- dlers. Beautiful maintenance-free landscaping. Dog- friendly fenced yard. $650,000. (941)794-9940. ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA north-end home.. Gulf, beaches, bay, piers. $595,000. (941) 778-2934. DUPLEX: 2411 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach. Great location. Will consider trade. $690,000. (941) 915-0684. BEAUTIFUL ISLAND TOWNHOUSE: Steps to the beach. 3BR/2BA. Pool, designer upgrades, gran- ite counters, new appliances, tile floors, two-story home. $599,000. Call (941) 447-6278, or view online at www.44smart.com. JH I3 REALTOR. 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, induding 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 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. 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 pic- turesque water back, insured, furnished. $35,500. (941) 721-4890. REALTORS OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY 1-4 PM: 203 75th St., Holmes Beach. Duplex one block to beach. 1BR/1BA each side, Remodeled 2004, $560,000. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor, (941) 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545-9591 evenings. FLAMINGO CAY Newly renovated single-family 3BR/2BA split-plan, Jacuzzi bathtub, two-car garage, screened lanai over looking pool and deep water canal. Large corner lot. $739,900. 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 inspect. $694,900. Call Carmen Pedota, Realtor, (941) 284-2598 evenings. GREAT LOCATION 3BR/3BA Key West elevated home. Like new! Dining room, four-car garage, lanai, workshop, elevator, pool by March 2006. Views of Gulf and Intracoastal. $1,300,000..Call Mike Carleton, Realtor, (941) 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545-9591 evenings. K 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 Y^ Gulf-Bay Realty Jesse Brisson Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 FULL G ULFVIEWS: Unobstructed views from this adorable 2BR/1BA turnkey condo. $499,000. VALENCIA GARDEN: 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo with golf course views and pool. Completely updated! $289,000. SANDYPOINTE: 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 pool. $599,000. Annual Rental Available Village. of Cortez Quiet and adorable, large 2BR/1BA. Completely remodeled. Private garden style setting. $1,200 per month Call Maureen Dahms . screen A REAL ESTATE -- I J OFANNAMARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.com 2 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, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty @veizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com 10-B N MARCH 29. 2006 U TIlE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. 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Enclosed lanai, new air conditioning, turnkey fur- nished. $480,000. (941) 778-6172. CHARMING CONCH COTTAGE on extra-wide corner lot in Anna Maria City. Large detached shed. Unique beach getaway. $605,000. (941) 224-1453. 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! (321) 242-8882. INVESTORS: THIS IS the one you are waiting for! Club Bamboo South. Direct Gulffront condo. Unit is $35,000 less than the last several sold for. Build- ing 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. $465,000. George, (312) 321-7501. THIS IS THE FINEST CONDO in the entire com- plex! Runaway Bay direct bayfront! Absolutely everything is new, including electric, air condition- ing, water heater, flooring, wash rooms, kitchen and all interiors. Professionally decorated. The best view in the complex of all water. $499,999. 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 Hen- derson 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. BY OWNER: 3BR/2BA, caged pool, canalfront, 10,000 lb. lift with dock, view of Bimini Bay. $30,000 below recent appraisal. Owner will lease back or sell turnkey. $869,000! .(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) 778-032Q. 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. DUPLEX FOR SALE by owner. Move-in condition, 2BR/1 BA 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. HOUSE BEAUTIFUL IN Bradenton! This updated 2BR/2BA home is ready to enjoy! $289,000. Carol " Heinze, (941) 778-5059. Coldwell Banker. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT HOME: Flamingo Cay. 1,500 sf 3BR/2BA, private dock and davits. Sail- boat 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. 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 bath- rooms. Air conditioning has about a six-year war- ranty 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 management, pool, tennis, shuffleboard and more. Priced to sell at $689,900. George (312) 321-7501. 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. 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. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Spec- tacular views with 155-foot bay frontage on deep sailboat water. Boater's dream with two lifts (50,000 Ib and 10,000 Ib), heated pool, Jacuzzi. $1,375,000. Call Lynn Parker, RoseBay Realty, (941) 321-2736. VACANT LOT: Build your Island dream home one block from beach. 52x145 feet. Walk to the beach, sunsets, shops, restaurants. This area is truly a favorite among locals and vacationers. $479,000. Phil or Kym Paxton, Remax, (941) 920-1363. LOT FOR SALE: 57.75x114 feet. Great location one block from Gulf beach. 125 Neptune Lane, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4246. OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm SUNDAY APRIL 2 203 75TH ST., HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX REDUCED: One block to beach. 1BR/1 BA each side. Remodeled 2004, $560,000. Call Mike Carleton, Realtor, (941) 737-0915 or Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545-9591. WATERFRONT DUPLEX: RARE canalfront duplex with private setting, docks/lifts, peak of the bay and short walk to the beach. Offered at $799,500. Call Dave Moynihan, (941) 720-0089. Wagner Realty. MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL: 509 59 th St., Holmes Beach. Canal house for sale. $795,000. (717) 392-4048. "Copyrighted Material SSyndicated Content * Available from Commercial News Providers" ~~5%.-D yJWSANER C;A.SJEZED'X1 THE ISLANDER MARCH 29, 2006 0 B-17- OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm SUNDAY, APRIL 2 238 CHILSON AVE., ANNA MARIA CANALFRONT 3BR/3BA HOME with new guest quarter. Updatedelectric in 2004, new air condition- ing and heat. Updated kitchen, vaulted ceiling, no bridges to bay. Turnkey furnished. $819,000. Call Carmen Pedota, Realtor, (941) 284-2598, or Lori Guerin, Realtor, (941) 773-3415. BY OWNER: PERFECT location in West Braden- ton. Upgraded 3BR/2BA with garage on large fenced lot. Finest schools, restaurants, shopping, medical, beaches. No deed restrictions. $258,000. (941) 737-3424. 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/. STOP LOOKING! You've found the best value on the Island! Two bedroom, extra large bathroom and kitchen, bay view, Gulf beach just steps away! Only $229,900! Call Jill Sullivan, Keller Williams Realty, (941) 232-9783 today! GOLDEN GATE POINTE townhouse: Great loca- tion, great investment near marina, downtown St. Armands, Lido Beach. Available now. $535,000. (941) 792-0509. OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2. Wonderful views, totally remodeled, designer colors, stainless-steel appliances. Must see! 5400 Gulf Drive, #16, Holmes Beach..Clyde Helton, (941) 720-4173. 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. OPEN HOUSE: 11AM -1PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or anytime by appointment. 9814 Desota Court, # 24A, Casco Dorado condo, Aposporos -& Son Realty LLC, Bob and Lu Rhodeh, .(941) 758-3939. MARTINIQUE SOUTH, UNIT 408: 3BR/3BA, move-in ready, angular Gulf view, double garage. $865,000.-(941) 779-9566. BELOW APPRAISAL: BURST our bubble! Key Royale 3BR/2BA, boat dock, pool, spa. All new interiors. $899,000. Longboat 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, unique artist loft home. $719,000. Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. SWEEPING BAYFRONT VIEW from this 2BR/2BA condo with carport and 35-foot-deep-water, boat dock. $559,000. Open house 1-4pm Sunday, April 2, or call (941) 807-5449. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. PICKWICK LAKE WATERFRONT development on a TVA lake, approximately 90 miles long in North- east Mississippi. A small gated community with pri- vate 30-foot covered boat slips, pool and spa. There are only 13undeveloped lots left. The lots are priced from $49,900 to $150,000, including boat slip. Prop- erty 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! NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Quality lake home on 100 feet of prime Burt Lake frontage, 20 minutes from Pellston Airport. $650,000. (941) 792-1399. 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. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Winter season is here! Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina. Homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free bro- chure, (800) 841-5868. LAKEFRONT AND LAKEVIEW properties nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. 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Free monthly special land reports: www.land-wanted.com/sw. FINAL CLOSEOUT: Lake bargains! April 8-9. Water access from $34,900 with free boat slips. Pay no closing costs! Huge $5,000 savings on beauti- fully wooded parcels at 34,000-acre Lake Tennes- see. Enjoy unlimited water recreation. Surrounded by state forest. Excellent financing! Call (800) 704-3154, ext. 724, TN Land Partners, LLC. LARGE MOUNTAIN LAND bargains, high eleva- tion. Adjoins .pristine state forest, 20-plus acres to 350 acres. Sweeping mountain views, streams. www.liveinwv.com. MONTANA MOUNTAIN.PARADISE: Great mountain views! 2.29 acres just $59,990. Ride out your back door to millions of acres of national forest. Close to Canyon Ferry Lake, minutes to Helena. Soils tested, utilities, ready to build. Call owner, (866) 365-6103. DUPLEX FOR SALE 7 ;. -. .. 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. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Three acres on mountaintop in gated community, view trees, waterfall and large public lake nearby. Paved pri- vate access, $58,500. Owner, (866) 789-8535. www.NC77.com. TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE: Gated moun- tain community bordering a large lake. Spectacu- lar views. Community boat ramp, private boat slips. Between Chattanooga 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 40 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 mountain community with over four miles of riv- erfront. One- to- eight-plus acres from the $60s. Incredible views! 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Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. Classified ads may be submit- ted through our secure Web site: www.islander.org or faxed to (941) 778-9392 or delivered/mailed to 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. We are located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shop- ping Center. More information:(941) 778-7978. MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES COZY RETREAT Tranquil Island home. Large corner lot, across the street from the bay and in walking distance from the beach. Large rooms, ceramic tile floors and cathedral ceilings give this home an open, airy, island feel. Inground pool and screened lanai pro- vide for spacious outdoor entertaining. $799,000. MLS# 519760. www.flrealtour.com/01160231j/realtor/ CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171 OFFICE 753-1620 I -- - - r .1 THE ISLANDER U MARCH 29, 2006 E B-19 "Copyrighte( Syndicated Available from Commerc I J Material Content, ial Newst Pr IS I. . oviders" 0r ?=,, Ir LeLII ~i-r: C'- ;- ~~$ s fi:~----- .: i ..-i-~..-T 1 i., fill. ' -r ; ~ : yrl----~ -; ~ --''~ ~~ :: _-.;~1 h-^^-'.........-................ ...' -. I .. :..... _....... .. ...- ....... ENJOYTHEWATER VIEW from this immaculate canallront home. Lush landscaping in back yard, easy care front yard. 10.000 Ib boal litt, dock and S Jet ski lit tIool Beautiful wood flooring.$669,900 MLSt 525254. Lu Btandlard NORTH BEACH VILLAGE CONDO Located Mhnda Botd in a lush setting Trls 3BR/2.5BA has 1.536 sf ,-,,-...; plus two-car garage with lots of storage and .r., private screened porch Beautiful community healed pool and close o1 the beacn $620,000 MLS# 518538. Marianne Corrill NAUTILUS CONDOMINIUM. A Gulffront corn- plex; this 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished until overlooks the pool and garden area, great rental complex. Renis weekly, popular condo win great beach, lennis and pool $669,000 MLSO 517167. Bob Filttr-o 1);. A ./ , THIS MAGNIFICENT TOWN HOME offers luxurious appointments in an elegant, 3BR138A residence in just over 1,800 st A fabulous 'F1,' porcelain-ile roohopenlerrainmenl level provide l i u..-. T,.lrr, ,' a 270 degree panorama wilh spectacular Gull vistas. $1 099,000. MLS# 522918. #1 in sales on Anna I a um-s; wa -----` m m IBR/1BA UNIT IDEAL FOR RENTAL and DUPLEX IS LOCATED AT THE DESIRABLE occasional owner use. Light bright and totally NORTH END OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND: renovaled this cozy condo is iust across Gull walking distance to tre Gull and Rod & Reel Pierl Drive Irom white sands, has healed pool on-site. 2BR/2BA and 1BR.'BA. this property features $329.000. MLS# 525145. a new in-ground healed pool, a six-person hot tub $799 000. MLS# 525195. KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA TWO-CAR GARAGE FABULOUS GROUND-LEVEL VILLA. Wonder- HOMEwitlhpool.boalliftanadoconacanal Top ful friendly community wilh clubhouse. heated condition throughout Move right in and enjoy te pool and activities. Large 2BR11BA with one- 'Island life' $839.000. MLSt 520643 car carport Fully furnished. needs nothing $139.000 MLS# 523847. FABULOUS ISLAND CONDO. Westbay Point & Moorings 2BR/2BA condo Tropical setting, turnkey furnished and ready to movein. you'lll like this one $449.900 MLSU 520389 UPDATED GULFFRONT DEVELOPMENT offers real rental income easy invesimenl/second humel Direclly on the sand!Gull with a heated pool, elevator, on-site rental office, and owneriguest lounge. $449 000 MLS# 514125 .r CAPE CORAL CANAL LOT. This 125.'80 fool ADORABLE COTTAGE atine north endof Anna cleared tot is on a desirable sail-water canal. Maria has beenhrecently renovated Walk up to Only one 11 fool bridge to the Gull Close Ir the lop deck and be surprised by views of the Day Coral Oaks Goll Course, Tropicana Parlway, and Rod & Reel Pier. Tasiefully turnkey furnished good shopping ano new development i325.000 lor a laid back Island leel. Private lenced yard MLSS 518637. $i'. 000. MLS# 5201604 Maria Island Real Estate and #1 in listings on ro see all of our listings log on to IslandReal.cor "iad Fman BRAND NEW 3BR,2BA two-car garage is one o- two adjacent residences. Exceptional floor plan with elegant spacious teeiing and line details like an elevator, bamboo floorng and granite countertops. Sun deck and room lor back yard pool. $799,000 rLSq 509772 AIn Galleno fcr.::; .i , Jon. en 2BR/2BA PERICO ISLAND CONDO. Nicelyv r. turnkey furnished wirt newer carpeting, floor tile and paint Complex includes. lenn;s, pool and r-' . clubhouse Close to the beaches. shopping and downtown' 349,000 MLS# 513838. Tr.tmNdson LARGE NATURAL CEDAR CANALFRONT i-l car.. HOME with 40x20 loot pool. dock and boatl Iis.-.: : lift. Enloy Ihe Island breezes Irom the decks P',..:l""p.. " o'erlooking pool and canal. Make sure you see inside $749,000. MLSi 518222. 1 .t Chris Shaw & John van Zandl Anna Mar.U, R. ISLAND FAVORITE This former Anna Mara - Island restaurant is in a fantastic location and n n great condition. 1,100 sf building sits right across frrnm the beach and amongst upscale new cc'ndo Mant .'rni. .:jnsirucilon $,85.000. MLS# 507830 ., Anna Maria Island! 11 L ,WA rbL~ -"~~" -piC~~~L -386~ sllrr u ri uFm m .-.-. -_ "..:...;~ I-: ' .'.." 20-B U MARCH 29, 2006 U THE ISLANDER aSFJ.--ri *- ,-.. Ti j-c. lbLz.a.2 -- ;t~c2 >~~f 4 i Vp1,. f- -I. - Li C....- C' Thi Islander .; __ __ -: ... -..... . . WAGNER REALTY Binging Pople Hae Since 1939 -- ~ jr -tt ~-~~-. rr~-- _~_gmssr~el~=. wr=----PB "~L=-F IqFi -- ~--nr~a 'rop lerties of t'ie 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADEN- TON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com a leek UNIQUE BOATERS PARA- DISE Over 150 feet Long- boat Key bayfront with six- slip boathouse. Well-main- tainred 3BR,3BA Renovate, expand or start over. Pan- oramic views. Cathy C. Mel- dahl, P.A., (941) 383-5577. #281127. $3,595,000. DIRECTGULFFRONT!!! Enbjy sunsel views PRIME HOLMES BEACH LOCATION Gulf STORYBOOK COTTAGES Jus sleps to ire GULFFRONT COMPLEX COVERT II COOUINA MOORINGS Bay and Gulf Views Irom screened lana, lha also overlooks views Irom in;s top-IIoor 28R.2BA end beach.A2BR/ilA coinae wiilra 1BRilBA 3BRi2BA for retlremrnt dream or family irom Ihl 2BR/2BA endunit.Otfered urnkeye pool. Unil has never been renred. Turnkey unit alrectly on beach Updated, turnkey bungalow. Live in one and rent Ine other beach home Beverly Moore or Jo Warren, furrnished with heated pool. deep-water furnished.2BR/2BApluslaurndry.KarenOay, furnished, healed poo."l, president manager, or rent both Anne Miller, 1941) 778-2246 i9411 778-224-6. 521717. $919 000 dockage and sleps to beach. Weekly (941) 7782246. 515942 $989,000 rental program. Dave Moynihan 19411) 518824 $825,000 rentalsok Dave Moyninan. (9411778-2246. 778-2246. #522439. $949,500. #521559 $799,900 WATERFRONT DUPLEX Island duple: in walerlront serting.2BR/2BA-plus family rcom and 2BR/1BA currently leased. Located in quiet area ol Island. Canal wilh dockage. Dave Movnihan, (941) 778-2246. #518143. $799,500. BEACHFRONT CONDO Top.iloor middle unit with fabulous views ol Gull 2BR/1BA condo in a well mainlained ten-unil complex in quile area of Holmes Beach Healed pool. Near restaurants. Dave Moynihan (941) 778-2246. #516964 $635 000 ESSENCE OFTROPICAL BLISS Elegantly casual 3BR/2BA Island home only a lew sleps to ihe beach French doors open onlo a large, secluded tropical vard Betly Arnold. (941) 761-3100. #517930 $795,000 CANALFRONT HOME Opp.onuniry to own DIRECT BAYFRONT CONDO Spectacular in desirable community of Coral Shores views from ihis 2BRI2BA top-floor end East Freshwater canal, new dock and unit Comple, offers heated pool, Tennis, seawall in Ite works Peter Feuers einn beach access, rental oNice. Kathy Tobin. 19.41 778-2246. #519417 $495,000. 1941) 778-2246. f518578. $469,500. PERICO BAY CLUB Beautifully maintained RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available RIVERFRONT CONDO This lop-floor end and furnished 2BR/2BA villa in gated several 1 or 2BR units, bavfronl, pool unit has a river view Carporl, heated community two'mries to Gulf beaches. Move side and other vivws. Some updated. pool tenniss, glas--:ericlosed balcony, near in and start to enjoy. Kalhy Tobin,. 941') Phone for details. On-site renrals. Priced marina, shopping. churches. Becky Smith 778-2246. 524318. $425,000. $349 000-$494,000. 1941) 778-2246 or Elhi Slarrelt. 1941i 778-2246. 4521375. $295,000. TIDY ISLAND EXCLUSIVE HOME SITES OFFICE FOR SALE Holmes Beach Ideal Island resort Iilestyle along beauilul for small business, groundaloor has one-car Sarasota Bay This siIe has a par-IIlke garage and 1:2 balh. Studio apartment senilng facing a prolected nature preserve. upstairs with kitchenefle and full bath witn so peaceful' Shannon Persaud (9411 shower Becky Smith or EIIn Siarren, (941) 727-2800 #508465. From $250,000 778-2246. #512811 $195,000 _ __~~ ~~_~ ~_~_ I 1 ~I 1 : L' ~S~b~liT--r t~ rr. '' ~I 8' I~T '1~ ~ ~~ I -I : :: I: ::: :-:-:: :::'l:::i:: ::~:- i .- -' " -, l derorg Island home delivery: 778-7978. |