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Volume 14,


No. 26 May 3, 2006 FREE


AME officially opens
The ties of ribbon guarding the
'a!.l. .,.., main entrance of the new Anna
Maria Elementary School were
soon cut, allowing scores of
... ... '- T-.;. .. ,.- i' .., ls J .. kids, parents and officials to
... e. A" .. enter the building for guided
tours and a reception at
the May 1 school dedication.
STrimming the ribbon (inset)
is Manatee School District
Superintendent Roger Dear-
S",ing, who had help from Princi-
g pal Kathy Hayes. A welcome
program and student enter-
tainment ih the newly remod-
S' eled auditorium, a flag salute,
f .. singing of the "Star-Spangled
school pledge preceded the
ribbon-cutting. Construction
crews worked nearly round-
'IF rthe-clock to put the finishing
", touches in place in time for the
7 dedication. Islander Photos:
.Bonner Joy


USCG OKs trial half.hour timed bridge openings


By Paul Roat
The U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to a trial program
of twice-per-hour, on-request drawbridge openings for
the Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges for a four-
month period during the winter "season."
The bridges currently open up to three times per
hour on demand from boaters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily, on the hour and 20 minutes thereafter. That
schedule would still be in place for the remaining eight


months of the year.
"This has not been an easy decision," said Coast
Guard Assistant Chief of Operations Michael Liebe-
rum. "The vehicle traffic counts and bridge logs do not
support changing the existing bridge regulations. On
the other hand, your area does have a serious vehicle
traffic problem during the winter months."
A "curfew" for openings during morning and late-
afternoon hours, proposed by Island officials, was


Wall Street Journal discovers


Anna Maria Island tax problem


vetoed by the Coast Guard.
What remains to be determined is what four
months constitute "season" for the half-hour schedule
adjustment, and that will likely be decided at the Barrier
Island Elected Officials meeting later this month.
"Please advise which four months out of the year
your vehicle traffic is the heaviest and we will write the
final rule," Lieberum wrote in a letter to the Sarasota-
Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The decision by the Coast Guard came after years
of urgina and debate. The most recent matter culmi-
nated after a public hearing on the Island earlier this
year, when boaters and motorists spoke to the change
in openings.


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
National publications are just now discovering
what Islanders, particularly business and non-home-
steaded property owners, have known for years. There's
a problem here with rising taxes and there's a problem
with the methods used by the Manatee County property
appraiser to determine taxable value, particularly on
commercial property such as motels and rental accom-
modations.
Former Siam Garden Resort owner Kent Davis was
recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the
Island's tax problems.
Davis has long been an outspoken critic of the
seemingly "harsh" methods used by Property Appraiser
Charles Hackney to determine value on motels. Davis
sold the resort last year in pan because his taxes had
increased by more than 500 percent in just a few years.
The WSJ wanted to know how the Island's tax sit-
uation "affected mN decision to sell the resort," said
Da is. "At first, I thought this was old news, but when
I rechecked my facts, I was shocked."
When Davis and his wife first bought the property
in June 2001, they thought it generated more police
calls than income.
After completely renovating the property and
solvev ing an expensive crime and law enforcement prob-
lem, my wife and I built a nice business and cleaned
up the neighborhood, which no doubt enhanced prop-
erty values for every building around us. What was our
reward?" asked Davis.


His property taxes for 2000 were $10,107, but fol-
lowing his renovations, jumped 24 percent to $12,577.
In fact, said Davis, because of the increase, he couldn't
make the full payment on time and had to pay a late fee
of $1,718 for a total of $14,295.
Taxes for 2002 were about the same, totaling just
$12,425, but climbed dramatically for 2003, rising 21
percent to $15,076.
In 2003, Davis' property tax bill rose an astounding
46 percent, coming in at $21,974, he said.
But the biggest shock was yet to come. The 2005 tax bill
was $36,286, a whopping 65 percent climb from 2004.
That's when he and his wife made the decision to
sell.
Davis wonders about the increased taxes.
"Did the county provide any additional services for
these increased taxes. No, in fact, they provide less ser-
vice because of our renovations."
When Davis and his wife made the decision to sell
Siam Garden, the new owners kept the usage the same
- motel but sold the units to individuals. It was not
a "condo conversion" said Davis, but simply a change
from rental unit ownership to individual owners.
What did the PAO do after the property was sold?
Davis asked.
It decided to assess each of the 16 units individually
as "condominiums," for its 2006 assessment, ignoring
the income assessment method, though the income of
the property was about the same as last year.
The result: property taxes on the Siam Gardens
PLEASE SEE TAX WOES, NEXT PAGE


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Treasures ... Emily Pearson, 5, shows off her
new treasure for her great-grandparents, Harold and
Nell Bergstrom of Holmes Beach. Bergstrom is a
gemologist, retired owner of Bergstrom Jewelry in
Minneapolis, and Emily lives in Duluth, Minn.






2-A M MAY 3, 2006 T THE ISLANDER
Tax woes on Island go national
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A
Resort this year totaled $115,982, a staggering 1,040
percent increase in just six years.
Davis predicted that the new assessment will take
between one-third to one-half of the gross income just
for taxes and these high taxes are forcing the owners to
"pay dearly" for the privilege of maintaining the "nice
business" that Davis and his wife built.
"We have predicted for a while that out-of-con-
trol property taxes would destroy the tourist industry.
Today, we have an Island filled with 'for sale' signs
and few buyers. I wonder if the real estate industry is
the next major victim of inequitable property taxes.
Who will want to buy property with tax costs like
these?" he wondered.
The Citizens Against Rising Taxation organization
was formed in October 2004 with Davis as a member
for the express purpose of fighting the perceived ineq-
uities in assessing business properties on the Island.
CART has enlisted the aid of State Sen. Mike Bennett
and State Rep. Bill Galvano to push for a change in
state laws regarding tax assessments, but, to date, the
Legislature appears uninterested.
One accommodation property owner on Longboat
Key, however, is fighting back.
Ed Woodland of the Rolling Waves motel has filed a
legal action against Manatee County Property Appraiser
Charles Hackney regarding the methods he uses to
determine appraised value (The Islander, April 26).
Under Florida law, Hackney can use either the
sales, income or cost method to determine taxable
value. The suit claims Hackney is ignoring the income
method because the "sales" method comparing
the sale of similar properties and using condomini-
ums as the benchmark always produces the highest
value.
Because Hackney is an elected official, the Man-
atee County Board of Commissioners has little con-
trol over the operation of his department. If Manatee
County were a charter county, under Florida law, its
property appraiser would fall under the auspices of
the commission and would be an appointed position.
Manatee County voters rejected the idea of a charter
county several years ago.


Island readies for Cinco de Mayo celebration


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Islanders and local law enforcement agencies are
prepared for the last major holiday of the winter season
this Friday, May 5, as many of the Manatee area's
Hispanic population are expected to head for Island
beaches to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mexico's inde-
pendence day.
Although it's on a Friday this year, upward of
25,000 people should descend on Anna Maria Island,
primarily to Coquina Beach.
That means busy, busy, busy for local law enforce-
ment departments.
Coquina Beach and other Island beaches will fill


Spring a leak, make a lake
A water main break Friday morning in the driveway
between Imperial House and Gulf Watch condos -
on the Imperial Watch "dime" since the drive is
theirs gobbled up some pavement and almost col-
lapsed the area where a car was parked before Man-
atee County Utilities Department staff got it under
control. Islander Photo: Larry Matzen


up early and Bayfront Park in Anna Maria is usually
packed by 9 a.m. Traffic slowdowns and backups on
and off the Island will be the norm.
"Historically, everyone gets here early to get
a good spot for the day," Bradenton Beach Police
Chief Sam Speciale said. "They bring their barbe-
cues and set up early." The biggest traffic crunch of
arrivals on the Island comes between 9 and 11 a.m.,
he said, while departures usually don't start until
about 5 p.m.
Early arrivals on the Island mean local police and
deputies from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office will
be on patrol early that day as well.
Lt. John Cosby of the BBPD said the city will have
regular and-reserve officers on patrol and performing
traffic police duties if necessary. The MCSO will have
a special contingent of officers assigned to the Island,
and there's a good possibility they'll have a mounted
(horse) patrol.
Cosby, however, was optimistic.
"Usually, when this holiday falls during the week,
it's not as busy as on a weekend," Cosby observed. "We
hope that's the case this year."
Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine said he
would not have any extra officers on duty that day
because Manatee Beach generally does not attract large
crowds on Cinco de Mayo.
Extra sheriff's deputies will be on patrol in Anna
Maria, said Sgt. John Kenney of the MCSO substation
in that city, where Bayfront Park is a popular gathering
spot for families celebrating the day.
"We just want to avoid any problems. We're advis-
ing people that no alcohol is permitted in the park.
That's usually the biggest problem."
Police want everyone to have fun and enjoy the
day and they're not expecting any trouble.
However, if it happens, they'll be ready as they
were five years ago on Easter Sunday when two men
clashed over a minor traffic accident on Coquina
Beach. One man was taken to the hospital with a
severe knife wound as a result of that incident and the
Coquina Beach parking lot was closed by the MCSO
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Anna Maria beach renourishment not until late 2006


Contractor delays, time

limit put city out of loop
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria residents expecting a quick beach
renourishment this month at the end of the current proj-
ect in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are going
to have to wait a little longer.
The planned renourishment of .6 mile of Anna
Maria's beaches near the Sandbar restaurant won't be
happening in the next few weeks, said Manatee County
Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker.
That's because the contractor, Goodloe Marine, is
behind schedule and must have its equipment removed
from the beach by June 1, the contract deadline. To
meet the deadline, the company will likely have to
start removing pipes and other equipment around mid-
May.
Renourishment of all areas "can't be done under the
current contract," said Hunsicker. "But we're hoping to
return to the Island in November or December under a
different renourishment contract," he added.
Under the new plan, the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency has agreed to pay between $1 million
and $1.5 million in mobilization costs to the contractor
awarded the project. The project would be engineered
by Manatee County and Coastal Planning and Engi-
neering, the county's marine engineering firm. Funding
for actual renourishment, not any mobilization costs,
would come equally from state sources and the Mana-
tee County tourism tax.
The present operation by Goodloe Marine was a
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project including
engineering specifications from the beginning, and
funded entirely by the federal government. The project
began in early July and was scheduled for completion
by Nov. 1.
This new effort, however, will be a Manatee
County-CP&E undertaking, and Hunsicker said he'll
also askcounty commissioners to approve renourish-
ment of Coquina Beach down to Longboat Pass after
Anna Maria's portion is completed.
"The current project was :ie\ er intended to renowr-
ish Coquina Beach. It was alta\ s going to stop just
south of the BeachHouse Restaurant and would not go
past the structures on the beach," he said.
Goodloe Marine's renourishment effort is currently
located near Katie- Pierola Sunset Park in Bradenton
Beach and moving south, with about one more mile of
beach to be renourished.
Hunsicker is confident the feasibility study for


Anna Maria may get groins

in 2010.12 project
By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Residents along Anna Maria's bay side from the'
Rod & Reel Pier north around Bean Point who are wor-.
ried about losing what little beach they have to erosion
have been breathing a collective sigh of relief since
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
included much of that area in its latest list of "critically
eroded beaches."-
That means many properties along North Shore
Dri\e are eligible to be included in the next full beach
renoutrishment project, said Nlanatee County Ecosys-
tems Administrator Charhe Hunsicker.
Planning on that project has already begun and
Hunsicker hopes renoirishment can begin between
2010 and 2012.
.He's also hat ing marine engineers look at the fea-
sibility of constructing groins in the area to fight the
constant ebb and lo\\ of sand.
"We could include groins (in that area) if tests
show they are a feasible option, but there are aggres-
sive currents in this area." he said. And groins could
add millions of dollars to the contract, Huinsicker also
noted.
Some rock pilings similar to groins were installed
along the waters edge of several North Shore Drive
properties just north of the Rod & Reel Pier many
years ago, although no one seems quite sure when, or
how, they got there. North Shore Drive resident Tom
Turner, who has lived in the city since the late 1960s
and is the former chairman of the city's planning and


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Work crews from Goodloe Marine were busy last week removing some of the pipes used for beach renourish-
mentfrom areas near the Manatee Public Beach. The current effort is now near Katie Pierola Parkin Bradenton
Beach and working its way south to the city limits. Islander Photo: Courtesy Mary Shaull


the new project will be ready for county commission
review in the next few months. If the commission
approves, bids would go out with new specifications
and a "load capacity" requirement much more demand-
ing than what the Corps had included in its renourish-
ment plan.
Current contractor Goodloe Marine will be allowed
to bid on the new project if it can meet the "increased
load capacity" the project will require, Hunsicker
added.
The November renourishment effort would be a
"24/7" operation, he said, and with the increased capac-
ity, it will renourish the beach faster than the current
operation and could be coripleted in just a few weeks
time. Anna Maria's portion would likely require only
a few days of work along the .6 mile of beach, he indi-
cated.
But Hunsicker's ambitions for this project also
extend to Longboat Key.
If the feasibility study says it can be done and if
Manatee County Commissioners approve Hunsicker
will ask the. Town of Longboat KeN to participate in
renourishing Beer Can Island.
"This entire project allows us to take full advan-
tage of the mobilization money from FEMA," observed
Hunsicker .


Save our sand
Some homeowners along North Shore Drive on Anna
Maria's bay side who are worried about losing what
little beach they have in front of their homes cold
be part of the next Islandwide beach renourishment
project scheduled to begin in about four to six years.
Islander Photo: Rick Catlin
zoning board, said the groins were already in place,
when he moved to his house.
Hunsicker advised that residents should wait for the
feasibility study results to conclude if groins are a viable
option or not, and it's going to be a few years before the
study is completed.
But planning for the next renourishment project for
all of the Island has begun and will likely include a
much larger area in Anna Maria than just the .6 mile
portion renourished in 2002, he concluded.


If a contractor is already mobilized for $1.5 mil-
lion to renourish just .6 of a mile in Anna Maria -
at a cost of around $300,000 why not renourish
Coquina Beach and Beer Can Island at the same time,
thus saving the mobilization costs of a separate project
for those areas?
Hunsicker said FEMA is still prepared to pay
mobilization costs for another renourishment project,
even though Goodloe will be gone after June 1.
"And it's not a complex operation," claimed Hun-
sicker. There's not a lot of permitting needed from the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
Coquina Beach renourishment, he maintained.
At this point, however, Hunsicker has no cost esti-
mates for the actual renourishment. The feasibility
study will provide those figures to county commission-
ers when presented.
Goodloe Marine's contract with the Corps was
for $7.8 million to renourish approximately 7 miles
of Anna Maria beach, while renourishment of the .6
mile in Anna Maria for about $300,000 would have
been a separate contract for Goodloe from Manatee
County.
The length of Coquina Beach to be renourished
under the Hunsicker plan is about one mile.



Meetings

Anna Maria City
May 3, 10 a.m., city hall re-roof pre-bid conference.
May 4, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on
comprehensive plan.
May 8, 7 p.m.. code enforcement board meeting.
May 10, 6:30 p.m., environmental education and
enhancement committee meeting.
May 11.-7 p.m., city commission meeting.
Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive,
708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
May 3, 6 p.m., WAVES committee meeting.
May 4, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:
Approval of the re-designation of the Sarasota-Manatee
Metropolitan Planning Organization, invoice approval
and consent agenda.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
May 4, 7 p.m., planning commission meeting.
May 5, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee
meeting.
May 9, 7 p.m., city commission meeting.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,
708-5800.

Of Interest
May 3, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Center
meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach.


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4-A 0 MAY 3, 2006 M THE ISLANDER


Legislature blows ill wind at Island insurance plan


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Thanks to the Florida Legislature, some Island
business owners are now scrambling for wind insurance
coverage, and some are even considering closing their
doors for good.
A bill proposed by State Rep. Bill Galvano to
include all of Anna Maria Island within the state's wind
zone coverage area was recently defeated in the legis-
lature, despite the fact that all of Sarasota, from Siesta
Key to 1-75, is considered a high hazard wind zone and
eligible for a wind insurance policy from the state-run
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Without a change to the law, businesses and
homeowners. not within 1,000 feet of the Anna
Maria Island coastline along the Gulf of Mexico are
considered outside the velocity zone and can't get
a Citizens policy. Those owners have to look for a
private insurance company with much higher rates
for coverage.
That's proved a daunting task and long-time Anna
Maria businesswoman Lois Finley of the popular
Mama Lo's eatery in the Bayview Plaza is consider-
ing closing the business. She and other business owners
in the plaza have been trying to purchase their indi-
vidual units, but have been unable to obtain a mortgage
because they can't get wind insurance.
The net result is that insurance and taxes have been
skyrocketing and shopping center owners have been
passing on their increased costs to their tenants.
Business owners in the Island Shopping Center in
Holmes Beach were hit last week with a $300 a month
increase in their rent because of the high cost of wind
insurance.
"It's killing all the businesses," said one owner who
asked not to be identified. "I'm paying $300 more'a
month just for wind insurance. I now have to have $300
more a month in sales or raise my prices. It's enough to
make me consider closing the store," he said.
Several other business owners in the Island Shop-
ping Center indicated they might close or move their
business elsewhere if rent and insurance premiums con-
tinue to climb.


The current law is inequitable, Christiaan Huth of
Oswald Trippe Insurance in Holmes Beach has said
previously, particularly when most of Sarasota can get
wind coverage from Citizens, saving taxpayers in that
politically connected city millions of dollars in insur-
ance premiums annually.
Huth handles several companies that sell private
wind insurance policies, but obtaining such a policy
outside the V-zone is often difficult and generally very
expensive for the business owner.
For example, Huth recently wrote a homeowner's
insurance policy for a Gulffront home. Not including
the wind policy, the homeowner's annual insurance
premium amounted to $700, while Citizens stepped in
with $2,300 in wind insurance for a total annual pre-
mium of $3,000.
"That same home in Key Royale in Holmes Beach
would have to pay about $4,500 for property and
wind insurance," said Huth, because it's outside the
V-zone.


Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies at the
MCSO's Anna Maria substa-
tion last Wednesday arrested a
New York man for failing to
.. register with the Florida Depart-
Sment of Law Enforcement as a
convicted sex offender.
S John McGrath, 48, of 420
Pine Ave. in Anna Maria, was
arrested without incident around
John E. McGrath 11 a.m. April 26.
According to the report,
MCSO Deputy Beau Greiner of the Anna Maria substa-
tion investigated McGrath and determined that he had
been convicted of a sexual offense in New York, but
had failed to register with the FDLE when he moved to
Florida several weeks ago.
McGrath was also arrested in Deerfield Beach in


If that sounds high, consider the case of one Island
resident who purchased a $1 million house, then found
it was 100 feet outside the zone. The wind policy from
a private insurance company came in at $17,000 a year,
while the homeowner's insurance premium is around
$1,500 annually.
Efforts to reach Galvano for comment on whether
or not he'll bring forth another wind insurance amend-
ment during the current legislative session were unsuc-
cessful. With the Legislature due to adjourn May 5,
however, it's unlikely Anna Maria business owners on
the wrong side of the 1,000-foot line from the coast will
get any insurance relief this year.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protec-
tion recently indicated it would include Anna Maria's
bayfront from the Rod & Reel Pier northward around
Bean Point in its list of critically eroded beaches and
the DEP considers this area to be part of the Gulf of
Mexico, as does University of Florida marine engineer
Dr. Robert Dean.


October 2004 for failing to register, but moved back
to New York after that arrest without informing Flor-
ida authorities, the MCSO report said. McGrath had
been living in Anna Maria for approximately five to
eight weeks prior to his latest arrest, according to the
report.
According to the FDLE, McGrath was convicted
in New York of attempted sodomy in the third degree.
Florida law requires anyone convicted of a sexual
offense in any state to register their address with the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement within 48
hours of moving to Florida, moving from one location
to another in the state, or leaving Florida.
For more information on Florida's convicted
sex offenders, visit the FDLE Web site at
www.fdle.state.fl.us.
Mike Quinn, publisher of NewsManatee.com, con-
tributed to this report.


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THE ISLANDER M MAY 3, 2006 0 A-5


Lutz, planner, mayor spar over comp-plan amendments


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Two proposed small-scale amendments to the
Holmes Beach comprehensive plan were questioned
by City Commissioner Roger Lutz at the commission's
April 27 meeting as he wondered what the "driving"
force was behind the amendments.
The first proposal presented by city planner Bill
Brisson applied to the area on the east side of Gulf
Drive between the Anna Maria Elementary School and
Peacock Lane. The area is about 5.7 acres and com-
prises 32 residential units, of which 25 are duplexes.
The problem, said Brisson, is that the area is zoned
to allow duplexes, but the 1989 comprehensive plan
and future land use map show the area as low-density
residential.
The proposal is to change the FLUM to make it
consistent with the current predominant land use, he
said.
"That's why we're here," Brisson added.
"But what's driving this?" responded Lutz. "Is
anyone complaining? Why are you spending time
and money?" he asked. Lutz has expressed concerns
that developers were behind the effort to change the
FLUM.
"Because the commission directed me," said Bris-
son, explaining that when he was hired, the commis-
sion directed him to find inconsistencies between the
comprehensive plan and the land development codes.
This is one area that's inconsistent, he said.
But if the commission has a problem with chang-
ing the FLUM, it can simply change the zoning instead,
he added.
Brisson also said that duplex owners in the area
have undersized lots and can't tear down and rebuild
if the FLUM were changed because they would need
8,712 square feet of lot space to build a new duplex.
Owners can, however, expand or renovate an existing
duplex.
Lutz was concerned about increasing density, but
Brisson pointed out that the owner of a single-family
home in the affected area would still need the 8,712
square feet to build a duplex, and few, if any, lots in the


area are that size.
Brisson also noted that the city is bound by Florida
statutes to make its land development codes and com-
prehensive plan consistent.
While Lutz was concerned about spending money
needlessly, he said if the neighbors don't object, he would
not stand in the way. The final reading of the amendment
will be at the May 23 commission meeting.
But Brisson wasn't done.
During the worksession following the regular meet-
ing, Brisson brought up "options" on the Sportsman's
Harbor area of the city, located primarily on the east
side of Gulf Drive and south of AME to St. Bernard
Catholic Church.
Brisson said this area is also an inconsistent as to
the FLUM and zoning. The comprehensive plan shows
the area is low-density residential, while the LDC has


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
R.B. "Chips" Shore has been cleared to go ahead
in his search for a way to acquire some of the Seafood
Shack restaurant property as home for the Florida Mari-
time Museum.
Shore has been trying for months to find funds to
buy the waterfront property across Cortez Road from
the historic fishing village, and progress has led to
a possible compromise to get. at least half a loaf -
enough property to hold the museum.
As Manatee County clerk of the circuit court, he
is in charge of all things historic in the county. He is a
devoted historian and member of the Florida Institute
for Saltwater Heritage. He brought the FISH board of
directors up to date at a meeting last week.
Through Roger Allen, historic site manager in
Cortez whom Shores delegated to pass along his word,
the FISH board heard that there is a possibility of work-
ing in conjunction with an unnamed developer who
wants to do something with part of the the Shack prop-
erty, and still end up with enough area for a museum.
The FISH "share".would be the Annie's Bait Shack


the area zoned R-2, which allows duplexes. Several
duplexes have been built in this area in the past few
years, he observed.
Brisson's suggestion is'for the commission to
change the comprehensive plan to medium-density res-
idential, but again Lutz questioned what was driving
this proposal.
He wondered if Brisson was acting on orders
from the mayor, but Brisson and other commissioners
pointed out that he was given a directive when hired by
the commission to find inconsistencies.
And, Brisson enjoined, the state law requires the
city to have the comprehensive plan and LDC consis-
tent.
The commission consensus was to bring the issue
to a regular meeting as a small-scale comprehensive-
plan amendment for formal discussion and vote.


property and the parking area across 127th Street.
FISH also would need a lot owned by Peter Thurell to
round out the land needed for the museum, Allen told
FISH.
What Shore sought was a,"go" or "no-go" vote
by the board to continue trying to work out a deal
with all parties, and the board voted unanimously to
go ahead. It was clear, however, that members would
prefer the whole Shack package to preserve the open
Cortez waterfront.
Shore still needs to find money for the project, as
he has been seeking for months since the county com-
mission turned down a FISH proposal for the county
to buy the whole package. The appraised value of $9
to $10 million was too high, the.commission said.
The state funding processes are too slow for the
state to fund the project until next year, Shore said,
and Shack owner Ham Jones may not wait that long
to sell.
As proposed, the compromise would provide
enough land to put in a museum "worthy of its name,"
said Allen. "If it isn't the absolute best,:it is the best
we can do for now."


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opinion

Blown away
Anna Maria Island is getting blown off. Again. And
it's not even hurricane season.
Unless our elected officials can pull off a fast one in
the waning days of the Florida legislative session, many
of our businesses and homeowners will have to endure
astronomical wind insurance premiums.
The stratospheric rate hike is causing businesses to
consider closing in the face of spiking rents and mortgages
as we enter what meteorologists are calling yet another
"above-average" hurricane season:
The reason: An arbitrary line in the Manatee County
sand 1,000-feet from the Gulf of Mexico was drawn in the
past for inclusion in the state's low-cost insurance pool.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
If you're outside of that line, you're out of the "wind"
pool.
It's befuddling and frustrating, especially since our
neighbor to the south, Sarasota County, has its line in the
sand running from the beaches almost to Interstate 75,
something like 12 miles from the coast.
For us, it means that some of the most storm-vulner-
able properties in the region are exempt from low-cost
insurance rates, while in Sarasota, the high-and-dry evacu-
ation zones are aided by the state.
How could this have happened? Was our legislative
delegation asleep at the switch in the late 1990s, when the
maps and lines were crafted?
At least there is some legislative action to conduct a
statewide study on who is eligible for the state pool.
It won't do much good for floundering businesses, or
help protect anybody during the 2006 storm season, but
it's better than nothing.
Barely. But we can put some pressure on still.

... and blowing sands?
To take "blown off" a bit further, Bradenton Beach
is getting it on the current beach renourishment project.
Anna Maria City, too.
Federal officials have decided to halt the beach-building
effort at Cortez Beach, just shy of Coquina, until November,
stalling further an already-lagging undertaking.
Anna Maria City's meager renourishment will also
be delayed until the winter.
This is a project that began last July, was supposed
to have taken only four months or so, and was merely
supposed to add to the beach that was unexpectedly lost
during two years of hurricane-driven erosion.
Now, we've-got another hurricane season to weather
before the sand is completed. Jeez, by then the whole
beach may need another cycle of renourishment.
One salve is that all of Coquina Beach is destined to
receive the offshore sand addition in November. Still, that
won't help much at one of the narrowest portions of beach
justto the north, a location that historically was an inlet. r
The solution to the wind and wave issues: Pray for no t
hurricanes this year like you've never prayed before.


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Thanks for your dedication
Thank you for celebrating Anna Maria Elementa-
y's new school dedication with us May 1. I am over-
whelmed with gratitude at this inspirational chapter in
he history of AME. The past five years have brought
is to a place where the hopes and dreams of our com-
nunity and staff have become a reality evidenced by
he beauty of our new school building and landscape.
I am indebted to Manatee County School Super-
ntendent Dr. Roger Dearing and the Manatee County
School Board for envisioning a school design that mir-
ors the unique environment of our Island commu-
nity. The lengthy planning phase was particularly chal-
enged by soaring construction costs. The support of
our school board and Dearing provided the additional
funding necessary to insure that our new school would
be a source of pride to all. I am especially grateful to
board member Harry Kinnan who served as a liaison
Dn our construction team throughout the scope of this
project.
Mike Pierce, AME's School Advisory Commit-
ee president, and Don Schroder, Anna Maria Island
Chamber of Commerce president, provided tireless
energy and dedication as community representatives
n our construction team. Both of these talented gen-
emen gave extraordinary amounts of time to over-
ee the details of new construction. Schroder orches-
rated the coordination of benefactors such as Trudy
nd Stewart Moon's donation of a dolphin sculpture
or the school's entry tower. Pierce donated his time
with the preparation of laying our tired old building to
est by coordinating the painstaking removal of flag-
:one, brick pavers, and the children's hand-tiles in
rder to salvage these precious keepsakes for our new
environment.
I marveled as I watched Pierce assist with the
istallation of the original letters from our old building
the new school's exterior. The name "Anna Maria
elementary School" again shines brightly, represent-
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Attention pickup drivers
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, pickup truck drivers and their passen-
gers are among the least likely American motorists to
regularly wear their safety belts.
In fact, 1,782 people were killed in pickup truck
crashes in the Southeastern states during 2004, includ-
ing 343 in Florida, and 71 percent of the pickup truck
passengers killed in those crashes were not using their
safety belts.
That is why the Holmes Beach Police Department
is joining forces with NHTSA, the Florida Department
of Transportation and other state and local law enforce-
ment agencies across an eight-state southeast region to
launch a high visibility enforcement initiative in early
May called "Buckle Up Your Truck."
No more warnings.-No more excuses. Too many
pickup drivers and their passengers are getting killed,
so they need to buckle up every trip, every time.
Our Buckle Up Your'Truck initiative immediately
precedes the intensive Click It or Ticket safety belt
enforcement mobilization set for May 14 to June 4.
We're going to step up enforcement efforts for the
simple step of buckling up ... which will increase your
odds of survival in light trucks by as much at 80 per-
cent in the event of a rollover.
Pickups are twice as likely to roll over as cars
because they have a higher center of gravity. The ejec-
tion rate for occupants of light trucks in a crash is
nearly double the rate for vehicle occupants, mostly
due to the lack of safety belt use.
No more warnings, no more excuses. To avoid a
ticket, Buckle Up Your Truck.
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Commissioner Don Maloney

I'm on a roll ...
Two things crossed my mind at once last week and
created a third. First along was all the news about what
appears to many to be immigration problems and the
second was generated when I caught a TV program
called "The Inventor," where people present new ideas
to sell.
You're going to love the third thing that combi-
nation brought to my mind, and I'm taking it to the
"Inventor." This invention was not originally my idea
- but it will be the first time it is introduced in the
United States. The following explains how it all came
about.
Years ago, when I was working post-war in Japan,
language was a real problem. None of us foreign busi-
nessmen really understood Japanese; the Japanese had
trouble with our various languages. Listening to com-
plaints now about the difficulty Latin immigrants have
with English speakers, and vice versa, reminded me of
the Japanese solution to such a problem: They started

Center auction results tallied
The Affaire to Remember Saturday night raised
$364,795 for the Anna Maria Island Community
Center, the Center's main fundraising event for 2p06.
It is a far cry from last year's $770,000, but that one
included special pledges for the Center's building fund.
This year's was "just splendid," said Pierrette Kelly,
executive director of the Center.
Some of the big prize winners that stood out among
the bidders for auctioned and raffled items included
a large-screen plasma TV won by Janet Bennigan of
Holmes Beach. The diamond necklace went to Rose Carl-
son, Bright House executive, while the PT Cruiser golf
cart was won by Herman Fernandez of Tampa. Darryl
Weaver was the winner of two Super Bowl tickets.


THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 3, 2006 M A-7


manufacturing rolls of toilet paper with language les-
sons printed on each sheet. I think, because of our cur-
rent circumstances, America is ready for the same.
The first rolls I intend to introduce will have a few
Spanish words for us natives to learn; a second collec-
tion will have English-language lessons on them for the
immigrants. I'll start with just a few words on each roll
and add a few more each month. "Regular" customers,
I believe, should be able to pick up 800 words the first
year. "Irregulars" will learn proportionally less.
The way toilet paper makers keep increasing the
number of sheets in each roll, I should have Webster's
Dictionary covered in no time at all.
Anyway, the choice of those first words on the
maiden rolls is critical, and a brief summary of their
meanings will have to be included as well. Critical,
because the first words on the Japanese rolls back then
were translations of "This is a book."
It didn't work out because they were afraid that
some Japanese who saw and understood that message
on their toilet paper might, the manufacturer worried, if
they ever picked up a real book before all the "roll" les-
sons were finished, they might think it was American-
style toilet paper and treat it accordingly. That's why I
say "critical."
The major concern I have for the possible success
of this particular teaching method in the States is the
obvious male chauvinist concern that women will prob-
ably pick up more new words each month than men.
And if I were Berlitz, it would crush me to see my
language laboratory move into the lavatory. But, that's
life.
There are, of course, some details that still have
to be worked out. I haven't yet come up with a suit-
able name for the product, and because it's such a new
idea, wouldn't it catch more attention if the paper was
something other than the traditional white?
How many rolls should be in a pack-dos, tres,
cuatro? Should other reading material be permitted
in the bathroom? If all those matters aren't properly
addressed, the new company could be wiped out rather
quickly.
I didn't "pooh-poqh" way back when the toilet-
paper language lessons idea in Japan, and I'm not going
to do that here. After all, it does represent a means to
an end.


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In the May 2, 1996, issue of The Islander,
headlines announced:
A second riot in as many weeks on area beaches
prompted law enforcement officials to increase offi-
cers and patrols on duty for the upcoming Cinco de
Mayo celebration May 5. The latest incident was on
the Palma Sola Causeway, where about 30 men were
arrested for fighting. Five people were injured. The pre-
vious incident was on Easter Sunday, when a crowd
of about 1,000 people gathered to watch some 40 men
involved in a fight over a minor car accident.
Fifteen-year Anna Maria resident Peggy Barron
told the city's planning and zoning board that code
interpretations by the city's building official are making
her reconsider investing in any city property that might
be redeveloped. She noted that Building Official Phil
Charnock is the city's fourth building official in the
past four years. "What happens if he leaves?" she asked
the board.






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Holmes Beach continues consolidation exploration


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
How do you consolidate a city of one?
Even though Bradenton Beach has now dropped
out of the consolidation study effort and Anna
Maria was never in it, the Holmes Beach City Com-
mission wants to continue at least preliminary stud-
ies of the measure as mandated by city voters last
November.
At its April 25 meeting, the commission directed
Mayor Carol Whitmore to get figures from each depart-
ment head on costs, manpower and equipment to deal
with a city encompassing the entire Island.
Whitmore had said she would like to continue the
effort to have a professional organization prepare a
feasibility study, but the commission winced at the
$25,000 estimate, opting instead to have the mayor get
figures from each department head.
The mayor balked at having department heads
spend city time providing the data and Commissioner
Roger Lutz wondered if Whitmore was opposed to a
study on consolidation.
On the contrary, responded the mayor.
"I'm the only one who has pushed. I supported
working on this even though it was an uphill battle"
with Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, she said,
although she would prefer the study be done by profes-
sionals, not department heads.
"But that's OK," she said, after commissioners
agreed with Lutz. "I'll get the numbers from the depart-
ment heads."
Commission members agreed that they were just
following the mandate from the November elections,
in which a large majority of the city electorate wanted
the city to look into the cost and feasibility of a study


on consolidation.
In other business, the commission approved an
application from R.G. Partners for a fourth commercial
antenna array on the cellular communications tower
at Smith Realty on Marina Drive and agreed to spend
$124,700 for the city's annual road repaving project.
The commission also held discussions on the
AmSouth bank site plan on Manatee Avenue.
While some commissioners had a problem with
the size of the proposed building, most applauded
AmSouth for designing the building with an "Island-


Refinement of Bradenton Beach vision continues


By Paul Roat
"Don't forget about the economic importance and
viability in the vision of Bradenton Beach in the future"
was a recurring theme of the most recent visioningg"
exercise in the city.
Members of the city's Waterfronts: Accessible,
Viable, Environmentally Sustainable committee, with
the guidance of Dr. Thomas Taylor, are drafting a plan
to guide the city through the next decade. Taylor is the
facilitator for the effort. The project is a central part of
a two-year grant as part of the city's designation as a
Waterfronts Florida community the Florida Department
of Community Affairs.
WAVES committee members met last week to fur-
ther refine goals of their vision plan. Added to a previ-
ous list were the need to maintain viable, traditional


businesses and provide a balance of residential mixed
uses, as well as maintenance of existing buildings.
There was also a desire voiced to identify areas
within the city for short-term rentals in addition to loca-
tions where traditional homes should be preserved.
In straw votes by those present, the business-pro-
tection goal took the lead, followed by the need to con-
trol traffic and parking. Also ranked high on the list of
goals was preservation of natural and native habitat and
historic structures, and removal of invasive plants.
Taylor said the next project for the WAVES com-
mittee is refinement of the host of objectives offered
by the group, as well as implementation strategies.
The next WAVES meeting will be at 6 p.m.
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style" appearance.
Commission Chairperson Rich Bohnenberger, how-
ever, pointed out to his colleagues that their only func-
tion was to determine if the site plan met the city codes,
not to discuss the "social issues" involved.
normal discussion and approval of the AmSouth site
plan will be on the commission's May 23 agenda, Boh-
nenberger said.
The commission also gave preliminary approval to
an annual fee of $408 for anyone renting a boat slip
in the Sunrise boat basin. Bohnenberger was careful to
point out the fee was only for slips in Sunrise, not the
T-end canals.
Lt. Dale Stephenson of the Holmes Beach Police
Department reported to the commission that the money
to pay for extra police retirement benefits is now avail-
able in the state-controlled excess insurance premiums
fund. A formal vote on approving those benefits was
scheduled for May 23.
The commission also held discussion on enforce-
ment of the city's sign ordinance, noting the brouhaha
that developed several weeks ago when the code
enforcement officer began removing signs located ille-
gally on residential properties.
"There are a lot of sign issues," said Bohnenberger,
suggesting the commission put complete enforcement
of the ordinance on hold while it considers any changes.
Commissioners agreed they need to look at the number
and size of signs allowed. The sign issue will be dis-
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THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 3, 2006 N A-9


Commission turns 'good neighbor' for Center


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Not wishing to saddle the not-for-profit Anna
Maria Island Community Center with nearly $60,000
in permit fees for its upcoming expansion, the Anna
Maria City Commission followed Teddy Roosevelt's
lead and turned into a "good neighbor" at their April
27 meeting.
The commission voted to amend its permit fee
schedule so that the maximum fee charge for a build-
ing permit is $20,000 and the maximumfee for rezon-
ing or a small-scale comprehensive-plan amendment
is $2,000, thus saving the Center about $36,000.
Mayor SueLynn, who brought the issue to the
commission, said she didn't think the city wanted to
"profit" from a non-profit organization, and commis-
sioners agreed.
Because the fee schedule is adopted by resolu-
tion, Commission Chairman John Quam said the com-
mission can change the schedule back at its May 25
meeting and Commissioners Linda Cramer and Dale
Woodland agreed to have a vote on returning the fee
schedule to its prior amounts at that meeting. Com-
missioners Duke Miller and Chris Tollette were unable
to attend the April 27 meeting.
With two commissioners absent, the remaining
three commissioners made short work of the night's
agenda, particularly after attorney Scott Rudacille
requested a continuance of the public hearing for his
clients' request for a proposed lot split at 204 Archer
Way.
The commission quickly granted that motion,
along with a request from Sandbar restaurant owner
Ed Chiles for a continuance of his preliminary site
plan approval until the proper notices for the public
hearing have been mailed and the hearing adver-
tised.
Commissioners granted Chiles an extension until
May 26. Chiles said he hopes to have the final site plan
ready for the May 25 meeting.
The commission also quickly approved a budget
amendment to include revenue from the upcoming
line of credit that will fund the city's road and drain-
age improvement projects.
The first reading of an ordinance creating an offi-
cial procedure for any city contracts was also quickly
approved.
Quam noted that the garbage, recycling and waste



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hauling contract with Waste Management Inc. is due to
expire March 31, 2007, and wondered if the commis-
sion was interested in putting the contract out for bid.
But after hearing from the mayor that WMI was the
only local trash hauling service, commissioners agreed
it was highly unlikely any company based in Tampa or
St. Petersburg would even be interested in bidding on
such a small contract.
"There's a good chance no one besides WMI would
bid," she said.
In addition, the mayor noted that, according to
Baskerville-Donovan Inc., the city's engineering firm,
the cost of preparing the bid package would be close to
$10,000.
SueLynn did say she would ask Bradenton Beach
Mayor John Chappie about the cost and feasibility of
having that city collect waste and trash in Anna Maria,
but she did not believe that city would respond favor-
ably.
In her report to the commissioners, the mayor said
she had "no good news to report tonight."
She noted that at a recent conference on hurricane
preparedness, state officials were advising cities and
residents that in the event of a hurricane, they should


be ready to operate and survive for at least seven days
without any outside assistance.
SueLynn also observed that at the recent Coalition
of Barrier Island Officials meeting, a health expert from
Manatee County advised that when the Asian Bird Flu
epidemic strikes the United States, cities and residents
should be prepared to survive four to six weeks without
county, state or federal aid.
With that bad news in mind, the mayor also
reported that getting companies to bid on government
contracts is difficult. Officials from Manatee County,
with its multi-million-dollar road and capital improve-
ment projects, have said many companies have declined
to even bid on those projects because they don't have
the staff needed to do the bid preparations.
Further, construction costs are rising daily, she said,
and that's also a problem for a small city with small
contracts, she said.
The mayor also confirmed that the city hall roof
project will again be put out to bid this week and she
anticipates that at least three companies will submit bids
by the 2 p.m. May 15 deadline. Only one company bid
on the prior packet, and its total was nearly $80,000
higher than the $60,000 budgeted.

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Holmes Beach parks and beautification member John Molyneaux, far right, shovels the first heap of dirt at the
city's Arbor Day ceremony. This Gumbo Limbo tree donated by Turner Tree and Landscapes is now located
at 59th Street near Holmes Beach City Hall. Attending the ceremony are teacher Karen Newhall and her
third-graders. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan


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foundation last week
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late Governor
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By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Former Florida First Lady Rhea Chiles said conver-
sion of the Island's End Bistro building in Anna Maria
to a multi-purpose building for non-profit use is under
way following the lengthy city site plan process -
and she's hoping for an October completion.
"We are moving along quite well and we plan to be
open in October, hopefully sooner," said Chiles.
While complete plans for the utilization of all the
space have not yet been finalized, one section of the
building will house the offices of the Lawton Chiles
Foundation. Other areas could be for a library, histori-
.cal displays or other nonprofit ventures.
Lawton Chiles was Governor of Florida from 1991
until 1998 and he and his family have lived in both
Lakeland and on Anna Maria Island for a number of


'Follies' musical will close out
Manatee Players' season
The musical "Follies" May 11 to 28 will
complete the 2005-06 season for the Manatee
Players at the Riverfront Theater.
Performances will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets at $20
for adults, $10 for students, may be purchased by
calling the box office at 748-5875.
The Stephen Sondheim play, which won
seven Tony awards in 1971, involves a reunion
of ex-Follies performers, setting the stage for a
parade of 1920s,'30s and '40s numbers, featuring
many of Sondheim's best-known songs.
It is being directed and choreographed by
Rick Kerby with musical direction by Rick
Bogner. The east includes Georgette Thomas,
Jack Eddleman, Al Jackson, Kellie Cordes, Rolfe
Winkler. Betty Comora, Vicki Kite and Meg
Newsome.


Islanders to note National Day
of Prayer tomorrow
The annual National Day of Prayer will be
observed again this year with a service at the Anna
Maria Island Butterfly Garden at 11 a.m. Thursday,
May 4.
Sponsored by All Islands Denominations, it will
include pastors and other representatives of all the
Island's churches, said the Re\. Frank McGrath, presi-
dent of AID.
He said. "It will be a short commemoration in
keeping with the design to counter Thanksgiving \\ hen
a \\hole day is celebrated as the harvest is in and the
work, atleast in an agricultural society, is done.
"This annual spring celebration is a prayer to God
to bless our work, t\ which t\e no\\ begin in earnest.
The theme this year is "America, Honor God,"
based on I Samuel 2:30: "Those who honor Me, I
will honor." It is a civic prayer, not a church function,
McGrath explained. The Butterfly Garden is adjacent
to Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
Additional details may be obtained by calling
778-4579.


years. Chiles died in office, just a few days before his
final term as governor expired.
He gained national and v'orldwide fame in 1970
when, as a former member of the Florida House of
Representatives from Lakeland running for the U.S.
Senate, he walked the length of Florida, from Pen-
sacola to Key West, drumming up voter support. He
easily won election and earned the nickname "Walkin'
Lawton."
Rhea Chiles said that while the offices of her late
husband's nonprofit foundation will be in the building,
she has not yet decided on a name for the structure.
"We have a board of directors and I'm sure they
will come up with the appropriate name in addition
to other uses for the space. The main thing we want-
is flexibility to add different programs and we should
have the space for many things," she concluded.

'Parents Night Out' is May 5
at Island Baptist Church
The "Parents Night Out" program of the Island
Baptist Church will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 5,
free and open to all Island children from potty-trained
to 12 years.
It will be in the church hall. 8605 Gulf Drive,
Holmes Beach. Free pizza, drinks. games and crafts are
offered, said Donna Perez. \\ ho coordinate-, the pro-
gram.
.People wanting additional information or to sign
up may call her at 778-2979.
-Perez noted that the program \ ill not be offered in
June and July, but will resume in August when public
schools are back in session.

SAM meets Saturday
Save Anna Maria Inc. will hold a business and
planning meeting at the Island Branch Library at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, May 6.
President Sheila Hurst asks everyone to "come
and share their concerns about our Island's community
life."
The organization meets at the library, 5701 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2549,

Historical Society elects officers
The Anna Maria Island Historical Society will elect
and install officers at, its final meeting of the season
Monday, May 8.
Marilyn Moroni, fonuer president of the society. \ill
swear in the new officers and directors at the meeting at
7:30 p.m. at Belle -Ha\en, the historic cottage on the grounds
of the historical museum, -102 Pine A\ e., Anna Nlana.
A scholarship will be a\x arded to an Island student.
An open house and party will be there during and
after the election and installation, with former officers
especially welcome. Additional information may be
obtained by calling 778-0173.,

Spring brunch Saturday
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Wales, world, Island Players


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Gareth Gibbs is home again, at least at his second
home or third or fifth or 50th; he's a man in
motion.
He is a native Welshman who has traveled the
world as an actor and director, from Shakespeare to
low comedy, and has been on the Island off and on for
decades.
He is here again to cast another production for the
Island Players. Right now he is preparing for auditions
at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, for "Quartet." Auditions
and play will be at the Island Players theater, 10009
Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
"Quartet" won't be staged until October, but he
wants to get the cast selected so he knows what he'll
be dealing with when he comes back from his summer
vacation. He needs two men and two women aged 60
to 80.
It's a play by Richard Harwood, who is English
Sand writes English plays, said Gibbs, but "don't worry
about getting an English accent, we'll take care of all
that."
He has been coming here for 30 years to take part
in guest productions by the Players Theatre of Wales,
based in Cardiff, the Welsh capital. The Wales drama


company presented plays of many flavors here, most
recently "Under Milk Woods" two years ago.
It started in 1976 when they came to Florida to
do a play for the U.S. bicentennial celebration. After
the play, the cast rested on Anna Maria, then went to
Delray Beach. There Gibbs met Philip Burton, brother
of Richard, who was living in Key West. He invited the
players back to the United States, insisting that Gibbs
be the star.
He has spent his life in theater, he said, and has
done everything act, design sets, direct, winning
awards in Britain. The troupe travels the world, usually
by local invitation, and has performed in such venues
as the Caribbean, all over Europe, and Korea where
they did Macbeth to rave reviews.
The 1976 visit was when "I began a love affair
with Anna Maria Island," he said. "By now I know
more people here than in Wales."
Two years ago he and his actress wife of 45 years
bought a home in Ellenton "We can't afford to live
on the Island." Until then they had been living year-
around in Gelligaer, a village near Cardiff.
After Sunday's auditions and casting the play,
they plan to leave for the summer May 25. They will
return in late August to begin work on "Quartet" for
its autumn production.


Plan now for all-Island blood drive coming soon


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
The countdown has begun for the Islandwide
Blood Drive in its June 10-11 incarnation on the Island.
Save the date, save your blood donation until the event,
and be prepared for a special this year: Personality
analysis while you're making your donation and earn-
ing $100 for charities.
That's right the analysis is all in fun, but it's
something to contemplate while you go about the seri-
ous business of giving blood to save lives.
This will be the sixth annual Islandwide drive, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday on that June
weekend, with bloodmobiles awaiting donors at the
BeachHouse Restaurant, The Islander newspaper and
Publix Super Market.
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A blood donor must be 17 or older, weigh at least
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during the previous eight weeks.
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Your weaknesses include vanity, jealousy and a ten-
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Type A You like harmony, peace and organiza-
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Type B You're a rugged individualist who's
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Wednesday, May 3
7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna
Maria City Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information:
778-7062.
6 to 9 p.m. "Boat Smart" class at the Anna Maria
Island Power Squadron, 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. Infor-
mation: 714-0449. Fee applies.
Thursday, May 4
11 a.m. National Day of Prayer sponsored by All
Island Denominations at the Anna Maria Island Butterfly
Garden, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information:
778-4579.
6:30 to 10 p.m. "In Living Color" still life in motion
fashion event to benefit SPARCC and Women's Resource
Center at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, 1620 Gulf
of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-7576. Fee
applies.
Friday, May 5
Noon Church Women United Friendship Day lunch
at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna
Maria. Information: 778-2069. Fee applies.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Artists reception for the Manatee
High School Student Exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art
League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.
Saturday, May 6
7:30 a.m. to noon Nature walk at the Manatee County
Audubon Society Felts Preserve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Pal-
metto. Information: 737-3169.
8 a.m. Chiles Group employee American Cancer
Society Relay for Life fundraising yard sale at 7519 First Ave.
W., Bradenton. Information: 580-2995.
8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting with speaker Ed
Etheridge, presenting "Keeping Sharp," at Cafe on the Beach,
Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. REAL Women's ministry spring
brunch featuring author and vocalist Katrina Kaiser at the
Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Informa-
tion: 778-0719.
10:30 a.m.- Save Anna Maria Inc. business and plan-
ning meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2549.
Sunday, May 7
7:30 p.m. "Quartet" play auditions at Island Players,
Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Information:
724-0896.



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Monday, May 8
11:30 a.m. Democratic Women's Club lunch with
guest speaker Sandy Osterich, Equal Rights Amendment
Florida Committee, at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in downtown
Bradenton. Information: 795-7608. Fee applies.
7:30 p.m.- Anna Maria Island Historical Society instal-
lation of officers at Belle Haven Cottage, 402 Pine Ave., Anna
Maria. Information: 778-0173.
Tuesday, May 9
Noon- Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch with guest
speaker from Children's Academy of Southwest Florida at
the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton
Beach. Information: 713-0042.
Wednesday, May 10
8 p.m. Democratic Women's Club Vaudeville Follies
fundraiser at the Riverfront Theatre, 201 Old Main Street,
Bradenton. Information: 758-4610. Fee applies.
Ongoing:
Hand-built pottery exhibit by Ginny Eitman at the Art-
ists Guild Gallery, 541.3 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through
May 5.
Cancer prevention and survival cooking class at Anna
Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna
Maria, through May 20. Information: 778-1908.
Manatee High School Student Exhibit at the Anna
Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach,
through May 26.
Art exhibit by Midge Pippel at the-Island Branch Library,
5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through May 31.
"The New World in the Eyes of Explorers" at the South
Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through June
4. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies.
Upcoming:
Stephen Sondheim's Follies at the Riverfront Theatre
May 11-28.
"Dinner and a Movie" at Island Baptist Church May
12.
"Pirates of AME" Spring Fling at St. Bernard Catholic
Church May 13.
"Rescue Rehab & Release" family program at Mote
Marine Laboratory May 13.
Family origami class at Island Branch Library May 13.
Save the Date:
"Mixed Emotions".at the Island Players May 18-28.
Armed Forces Day celebration at American Legion Post
24 May 20.
Snooks Adams Kids Day with the Anna Maria Island
Privateers at Bayfront Park May 20.
Skate competition at Holmes Beach Skate Park May
20.
Islandwide Blood Drive June 10-11.


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625 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 3,187 sfla
/ 3,900 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car bayfront home built ir
1968 on a 93x163 lot was sold 04/13/06, Ellenberger
to Butts for $1,733,000.
810 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 2,896 sfla /
5,843 sfur 5bed/3.5 bath/4 car home built in 1991 on
a 90x100 lot was sold 04/10/06, Selby to Hineman for
$1,300,000; list $1,240,000.
210 Palmetto Ave., Anna Maria, a 2,528 sfla /
3,217 sfur 4bed/4bath/2car pool home built in 1998 on
a 52x110 lot was sold 04/13/06, Handley to Bode for
$990,000; list $1,195,000.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 164, Tortuga, Bradenton
Beach, a 1,378 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was
sold 04/14/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to W&H Florida
LLC for $700,000.
212 77th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,304 sfla/ 3,319
sfur 4bed/2bath home built in 1954 on a 103x160 lot
was sold 04/10/06, Weaver to Island Restoration 8 LLC
for $660,000; list $660,000.
312 and 314 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, a 4,856 sfla /
5,376 sfur office building built in 1950 on a 105x110
lot was sold 04/10/06, JPIK Inc. to Taylor Family
Foundation Inc. for $550,000.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 169, Tortuga, Braden-
ton Beach, a 1,378 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1976
was sold 04/13/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to Priakos for
$550,000.
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ofAnna Maria, can be reached at (941) 778-7244.
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viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2006.

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Holmes Beach, whose story will appear in.the May 10
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Streetlife


Island police reports
Anna Maria City
April 22, 400 block of North Bay Boulevard, tres-
pass warning. A property manager for an unoccupied
residence reported a family with a small child for using
the outdoor shower on the property. According to the
report, the family didn't want to wait in line for the
shower at Bayfront Park, and a trespass warning was
issued.
April 26,400 block of 62nd Street, Holmes Beach.
information. While assisting Holmes Beach police with


a home invasion investigation, a deputy reported that
his taser gun cartridge fell and broke.

Bradenton Beach
April 18, 100 block of 25th Street North, criminal
mischief. The front window of a newspaper box was
apparently smashed with a rock.
April 21, 201 Gulf Drive N., Oma's Pizza parking
lot. Someone dented the top of the tailgate on the back
of a parked truck.
April 22, 200 block of Bridge Street, warrant. A
man observed sitting on a bench was arrested on a


Obituaries


Jerrad Budnick
Jerrad Budnick, 31, of Holmes Beach, died April
26.
Born in New Haven, Conn., Mr. Budnick moved
to Manatee County in 2000. He was owner of Island
Decks and Docks and former owner of Colorscapes
Landscaping. He was an avid boater and a certified
open-water diver.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
May 4, at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island
Chapel, 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Ser-
vices will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at St. Ber-
nard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes
Beach. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home is in charge of
Arrangements.
He is survived by sisters Debbi Blomgren and
husband John of West Haven and Karyn of Portland,
Conn.; brother Brian and wife Julie of Bradenton;
godson and nephew L. J. Blomgren of West Haven;
parents Sandi and Gary of Holmes Beach; his buddy
(pet) Snowko; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends.

Dwight A. Davis
Dwight A. Davis, 57, formerly of Holmes Beach,
died March 31 in Canton, Ohio.
Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Mr. Davis attended
McKinley High School- and Malone College and
served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam
War. He-was formerly employed by the Winn-Dixie
Super Markets in Florida and for the past seven
years by V&S Schuller Engineering. He was a past
president of the Island chapter of the Jaycees and
served as Boy Scout leader for the Anna Maria troop
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Services were April 5 at Reed Funeral Home in
Canton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to
Floyd Hughes Post of the VFW, 430 Walnut Ave. N.E.,
Canton OH 44702.
He is survived by wife Brenda; daughters Rachel,
Rebekah and Sarah Davis of Ashland, Ore.; stepdaugh-
ter Dacia Thornton of Canton; stepson Bear of Canton;
and sister Peggy Belt of Wooster, Ohio.

Ann Graham
Ann Graham, 84, of Longboat Key and formerly
Marin County, Calif., died April 22.
Mrs. Graham was a member of St. Jude Shrine in
Baltimore, Md. She was a world traveler.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Griffith-Cline Funeral Home is in charge of-arrange-
ments.
She is survived by daughters Judith Castle of
Longboat Key and Elaine Smith of Baltimore; son
Joseph Volker of San Diego, Calif.; brother James
Corse of New Jersey; granddaughters Suzanne Castle
Mundell, Cynthia Hathaway, Jennifer White and
Lisa Muller; and great-grandchildren Ariana, Isabelle,
Hilary and Alley.

Joan Taylor
Joan Taylor, 45, of Holmes Beach, died April 24.
Ms. Taylor was born in New York City. She was a
baker at Publix Super Market.
Visitation was April 28 and Mass April 29 at St. Ber-
nard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. Griffith-Cline Funeral
Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by father Robert of Holmes Beach;
brother Robert of Long Island, N.Y.; and sister Susan
Matejoz of Long Island.


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Holmes Beach
April 21, 3005 Gulf Drive, Mr. Bones BBQ park-
ing lot, battery. A woman reported that as she opened
her car door, she heard a popping sound and a projec-
tile hit her arm.
April 22, Fourth and 39th Street, traffic crash.
According to a witness, a blue Ford truck was speed-
ing east on 39th Street and attempted to turn south
on Fourth Avenue. The witness stated the vehicle was
going too fast and ran into the back of another vehicle,
pushing it into the vehicle ahead of it. The truck driver
backed up.and reportedly sped away, driving south on
Fourth and then was observed turning south on Gulf
Drive.
April 22, 5800 block of Gulf Drive, criminal mis-
chief. Someone defaced the side of a building with blue
and black spray paint.
April 22, 5400 block of Holmes Boulevard, war-
rant arrest. During a traffic stop, the passenger from the
vehicle was arrested on a Monroe County warrant.
April 23, 100 block of 31st Street, burglary.
According to the report, a couple returned home to
find a man in their home. The man allegedly told them
he saw his bike, which he claimed had been stolen,
in front of their house. Evidence suggested the man
broke into the home. The couple participated in a photo.
lineup and was able to positively identify the intruder.
A capias request has been filed.
April 24, 500 block of Key Royale Drive, fraud. A
woman reported receiving a bad check.
April 24, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A busi-
ness owner reported that for two weeks, numerous
landscaping items had been taken from the front of the
business.
April 24, 400 block of 62nd Street, battery/drug
arrest. During a domestic disturbance investigation,
Mark Zipperer, 48, of Holmes Beach, was found in
possession of Vicadin and Percacet without a valid pre-
scription for the controlled substances. The defendant
was booked for domestic battery and possession of a
controlled substance.
April 24,4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach,
burglary. A wallet and briefcase were reportedly stolen
out of a car.
April 26, 3200 block of East Bay Drive, criminal
mischief. A man reported that something was thrown
at his car, which smashed over his windshield and front
fender, leaving it wet. And officer detained a suspect
found at a trolley stop, and the victim positively identi-
fied him. After his arrest he admitted to throwing a cup
of ice at the car.






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tons of trash
The Great American Cleanup, Island/Cortez style,
brought out more than 500 volunteers who picked up
more than five tons of trash from shores and roads on
April 22.
Much of the trash was in the form of bottles, food
wrappers, cigarette butts, plastic bags, fish netting,
sparkler spines left over from the last Fourth of July,
and "a lot of personal hiking stuff."
Yvette Little, operations manager for Keep Mana-
tee Beautiful, sponsor of the cleanup, said the monofila-
ment fishing line recycling program seems to be effec-
tive, for less of that troublesome waste was found this
year than last.
Cast off around water, it winds around fish and bird
legs and strangles them, killing hundreds every year.
She suggested a good program for visitors would be
"What you bring to the Island, take away with you."
Bradenton Beach led the other Anna Maria Island
cleanup areas in every category, 130 volunteers gather-
ing 1,425 pounds of junk. The figures for Cortez, where
the FISH Preserve saw a whole Dumpster filled with
trash and clutter, were not yet tabulated but will be fig-
ured later.
Results for the rest of the Anna Maria Island area:
Anna Maria City, 40 volunteers put in 84 hours fill-
ing 34 trash bags weighing 608 pounds, plus 30 pounds
ofrecyclables for a total of 638 pounds collected.
Bradenton Beach figures: 130 volunteers, 326
hours, 111 bags, 1,315 pounds, 110 pounds recyclables,
1,425 pounds collected.
Holmes Beach 27 volunteers, 52 hours, 19 bags,
325 pounds, 325 pounds collected.
North (Manatee County) end of Longboat Key 14
volunteers, 28 hours, 14 bags, 240 pounds, 40 pounds
recyclables, 280 pounds collected.
Palma Sola Causeway 47 volunteers, 117 hours,
95 bags, 1,840 pounds, 875 pounds recyclables, 2,715
pounds collected.
Totals 514 volunteers, 1,222 hours, 532 bags, 8,416
pounds trash, 2,070 pounds recyclables, 10,486 pounds
collected.
Additional details may be obtained from Keep
Manatee Beautiful at 795-8272.


Volunteers for a good cause
In Bradenton Beach, officials volunteered par of their
Saturday to assist in the Keep Manatee Beautiful
Great American Cleanup. Pictured, from left, is Mike
Pierce, Keep Manatee Beautiful's Yvette Little, Herb
Stump,-Mayor John Chappie and Vice Mayor Lisa
Marie Phillips..Islander Photo: Paul Roat


Survey says: Expect a call
Manatee County's water department is conduct-
ing a telephone'survey of its customers in coopera-
tion with Awwa Research Foundation, which conducts
water research nationwide. The county wants to know
how you rate your water's taste.
The county provides water to the three cities on
Anna Maria. Island, the town of Longboat Key, and
to the City of Palmetto and other areas of the county
and it N% anis to know what customers think about their
water.
The sur\ve will be administered by telephone by
ETC Institute, a consulting firm, to approximately 200
randomly selected households.
For more information about the survey or your
water source, call 746-3020, ext. 228 or ext. 226.


How 'bout a mess o' crabs?
"Crabber Tom" Garbacyz ofAnna Maria, owner/
operator of Crabber Tom's restaurant in the Island
Shopping Center in Holmes Beach will now feature
hot, steamed blue crabs, direct from the bay waters to
crabber Anthony Manali Jr.'s boat to the restaurant's
crab pot and to your table. The crabs will be available
for $2 each Wednesday and Thursday, May 3-4. Tom
says, "come in and make a mess," and for informa-
tion, call 778-9383.


Long lines


harmful,


but not ours
By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Longline commercial fishing operations are deadly
to sea turtles but not our longliners and not our
turtles.
A furor in turtle protection circles last week had
the big fishing boats inadvertently killing loggerhead
and leatherback reptiles in numbers. And it is true, said
both fishing and turtle experts, but not in these waters.
Try the Atlantic.
Karen Bell of Bell Fish Co., which handles the
fish brought in by the 18 or so big fishing boats that
work out of Bell, was quick to defend her fishermen.
Sure, there may be some impact on turtles, she said,
but it's almost imperceptible compared with the evils
of development along the coast.
The way our grouper boats operate in the Gulf,-she
said, the lines are not likely to interfere with turtles.
Glen Brooks, who operates six of the big boats out
of Cortez, also said it may be so, but it's so rare that he
has never seen a turtle incident at sea and heard of one
or two only vaguely.
"We don't leave our lines down low for long
enough to interest turtles," he said. His boats use a
couple of miles of line per set, some of them up to 5
miles long. Others, the really big boats, can haul 10
miles of line.
Even Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Turtle
Watch, said her only experience along that line was a
couple of years ago when a loggerhead turtle washed
onto the beach of Anna Maria wrapped in the heavy
line that longliners use.
Dr. Tony Tucker, manager of the marine turtle pro-
gram at Mote Marine Laboratory, said it's a different
story in the Atlantic. Many such incidents occur in the
Eastern Atlantic, he said, where immature loggerheads
go to grow up.
Such incidents are much more likely to involve
Spanish and Portuguese fishermen, who use really long
lines.
"There are longlines and longlines," he said.
"Swordfish longlines are th'e worst,, and tuna lines.
Here we harvest mostly grouper, and the turtle mortal -
ity doesn't seem at all bad.
"That's not to say there isn't any, we just don't
have the data to work with. What is it law\ ers say?
-- 'the absence of evidence doesn't mean evidence is
absent.' We need to know more."


THE ISLANDER E MAY 3, 2006 6 A-17

Holmes Beach election

heats up early
It may be six months before you can vote in a
Holmes Beach election, but apparently the contest is
under way for several seats on the commission and the
mayoral chair.
Current City Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger
has already said he'll be seeking the mayor's slot
this November, leaving at least one incumbent seat
vacant.
Mayor Carol Whitmore announced upon being
sworn into office 18 months ago that she would not
seek another term as mayor --and, true to her word,
she has now announced she will seek a seat on the city
commission.
She squelched rumors last month of a run for a seat
on the Manatee County Board of Commissioners.
That leaves Commissioners Roger Lutz and Sandy
Haas-Martens, both up for re-election in November,
left to declare their intentions as to another term on the
city commission.
Lutz has said privately that he will not run again
for office in Holmes Beach, however, he has made no
public announcement.


Whitmore to seek city commission seat
Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore has already
announced she won't be seeking another term in the
November elections, but last week said she would
run for city commission this fall, a post she held for
several terms until her election as mayor in 1998.


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Breakfast: Pretzel Cinnamon Sticks, Cereal,
Toast, Bagel
Lunch: French Toast Sticks or Cheese Omelet,
Potato "Smiles," Applesauce, Fruit Cup
Tuesday, May 9
Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal,
Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit
Lunch: Cheeseburger or Muffin and Yogurt
Plate, Steamed Carrots, Chips, Veggies with Dip,
Peaches
Wednesday, May 10
Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Bagel, Cereal, Toast,
Fruit
Lunch: Nachos with Meat and Cheese or Trout
Melt Sandwich, Spanish Rice, Winter Mix Veg-
etables, Sliced Pears
Thursday, May 11
Breakfast: Fresh Baked Muffin, Cereal, Toast,
Super Donut, Fruit
Lunch: Student-planned menu
Friday, May 12
Breakfast: Pancakes, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Bagels
Lunch: Pizza or Hot Dog, Steamed Corn,
Garden Salad, Bananas with Strawberries
Juice and milk are served with every meal.






iS-A U MAY 3, 2006 i TIHE ISLANDER

Island preschool

offers free

summer VPK
By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
The School of Constructive Play in Anna.Maria is
enrolling students for its summer Voluntary Pre-Kin-
dergarten program. VPK begins June 1 and early regis-
tration quickly filled up the fall session at the school.
VPK is a program to prepare every Florida 4-year-
old for kindergarten. Enrollment in the summer session
is open to all children who will be eligible for kinder-
garten in August 2006 and did not participate in a VPK
program during the 2005-06 school year.
School of Constructive Play director Pam Bertrand
said there is no fee for VPK, which begins June 1 and
ends the first week in August. Classes will be from 9
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and parents
can also take advantage of before- or after-school care
for $10 per day.
Parents must complete a certificate of eligibility
with the Manatee County Resource Connection
for Kids. Applications are available online at
www.vpkflorida.org, or at the Manatee County School
District resource office at 302 Manatee Ave. E., Suite
200, Bradenton.
Bertrand said the school has partnered with local
restaurants to provide a hot lunch option. For $2, stu-
dents can have Domino's Pizza on Fridays. Rotten
Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant makes lunch Monday
through Thursday, supplying kid-favorites like chicken
nuggets, grilled cheese, fish, hush puppies, fruit and
vegetables.
School of Constructive Play will also offer VPK
for the 2006-07 school year. That program is a full day
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be open to students eli-
gible for kindergarten in 2007.
For more information, call the School of Construc-
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Bizzy Bees Day Care invites all children turning 5
on or before Sept. 1, 2006, to participate in its summer
voluntary pre-kindergarten program.
If your child has not already taken part in a VPK
program, he or she may participate in Bizzy Bees'
summer program. It begins May 1 and ends Aug. 1. The
program hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it is free.
Bizzy Bees also offers a "wrap-around" service,
which will include lunch and snack. The cost per week
per child will be $45.
Bizzy Bees will also be participating in the fall
VPK program, which begins Aug. 7.
To register for either VPK session, call 778-2967.
Bizzy Bees is located at 5382 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach.


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Dr. J.L. Pasquarella of the Children's Academy of South-
west Florida will discuss the academy's programs when the
Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meets Tuesday, May 9.
It will be a luncheon meeting at noon at the
BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton
Beach. Additional details are available at 713-0042.

'Keeping Sharp' Kiwanis topic
Ed Etheridge, president-elect of the Florida Retired
Teachers Association, will address the Kiwanis Club
of Anna Maria Island when it meets for breakfast Sat-
urday, May 6.
Topic of his talk will be "Keeping Sharp." The
meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Cafe on the Beach,
at the Gulf end of Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach.
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Basket for mom?
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basket committee chairper-
son, showcases just one out
of more than 100 baskets
prepared by AME home-
room moms for the Par-
ent-Teacher Organization's
dinner/dance fundraiser At
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'Our own show' will display
students' art
By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Manatee High School art students will show their
year's production in the 12th annual student art exhibit
sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League start-
ing May 5.
The exhibit will have 40 to 50 students' artworks,
said the school's main art teacher, Robert Reiber of
Holmes Beach. It will be at the league's gallery, 5312
Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.
The opening reception will be there from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, with the student artists on
hand to meet their public and discuss their works and
"celebrate making it through another year."
"It's not a competition, no prizes, no judging," said
Reiber. "It's our own show, to show parents and every-
one else what they've accomplished during the year."
Students from all classes from freshmen through
seniors, will show what they've been doing in art classes
with Reiber, Richard Vonende and Mark Bilter.
Several disciplines will be on exhibit, the visual arts
including painting in various media, photography, print
making, and digital.
It will be a welcome distraction from the hustle and
bustle of "trying to get them into colleges," said Reiber.
Several have been accepted at art schools already and
others are getting ready.
."This is a good way to end the year," he said.


The end of the busy winter season on the Island
doesn't mean that the Anna Maria Island Community
Center is shutting down, although action has slowed.
Center staffers have reminded everyone that.there
are still courses ongoing for adults, including:
Muscles and More, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and
Thursday, for all ages over 18, with fitness instructor
Sherry Fideler, $5 per class for Center members, $8 for
nonmembers.
Pilates, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thurs-
days for beginners, 9:30'to 10:30 a.m. Saturday for


Protection team
Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission and Audubon Society vol-
unteers arrived at the north end of Anna Maria
Island last week to post signs warning beachgoers to
"Please keep out" of certain areas where protected
species of birds have come to nest and protect their
young chicks. It has been deemed one of if not
the most important nesting area for least terns and
skimmers in the state. Pictured, left to right, are
Eric Seckinger, Nancy Douglass and Matt Singer,
all of FWC, and Bill Tucker, a nature photographer.
Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


intermediate practitioners, $5 for members, $8 for non-
members.
Mixed movement class, 9 a.m. Friday with Mo
Dye, $8 and $5.
Duplicate bridge 12:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday with
Barbara Parkman, 778-3390, $2 per person.
All sessions are at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave.,
Anna Maria, phone 778-1908.


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"Salad Luncheon" April 19, including, left to
right, Vice President Susan Fernald, President Mary
Manion, Barbara Callaghan as secretary and Joan
Malcolm as treasurer, with club member Nancy
Ambrose standing in and accepting the bouquet for
Malcolm. Each officer received a bouquet from See-
wald as they were installed.

Cortez Road work resumes,
one-lane traffic in offing
The final touches on the widening of Cortez Road
through the village has begun, and one-lane traffic is
expected for up to a month.-
APAC Southeast is to install decorative brick
imprint at the median islands and at the intersections
of 119th and 127th streets and Cortez Road. Work also
is under way to resurface the road east of 119th.
Under agreement with Manatee County, the com-
pany suspended work from April 1 to May 1 to facili-
tate winter season traffic. APAC has a $2.5 million
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Kiwanis Club president Al Guy and AME fifth-grader
Savannah Schield pose for a picture before leaving
the final adopt-a-grandparent celebration at
Coquina Beach.


Adopted grandkids
The Anna Maria Elementary students participating in the Adopt-a-Grandparent program with the Anna Maria
Island Kiwanis Club celebrated with an end-of-year picnic at Coquina Beach April 21. The program pairs
students without grandparents with volunteers from the service club. AME fifth-graders and their adopted
Kiwanis Club grandparents enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers at Coquina Beach during their last gathering
of the 2005-06 school year


Photo shoot
A unique feature at
AME's spring mini-
mall was a photo
booth in which stu-
dents were able to
dress up and have
their photo taken.
Mugging for the
camera are fourth-
graders Sam Albon
and Andrew
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Starting off the annual adopt-a-grandparent softball
game between AME students is "adopted" Kiwanis
grandparent Ralph Bassett with the first pitch of
the game. Fellow Kiwanis grandparent Bob LoPicolo
took a turn at bat to start off the game.


Shopping in style
Sarah Rappe made a stylish purchase of a handmade
shopping bag from the proprietor of "Beach Bums"
at the Anna Maria Elementary School student-run
"mini-mall" Thursday, April 13. The spring event
is run by fourth- andfifth-grade students who set
up shop with homemade goods and trinkets that are
purchased by students from all grade levels using
"money" or tokens earned throughout the semester
Beach Bums sold a limited number of bags such
as Rappe's, pillows, marshmallow people, picture
frames and more.


Shell shop
Molly Stoltzfus is the proprietor of this mini-mall
store offering her hand-painted seashells. Students
bought store items using "sand dollars" earned in
class throughout the semester. The mall was set up
in the school's covered play area and was open to
students in all grade levels.


Bridging differences
Deborah Monti visited Anna Maria Elementary
School with some "friends" to present the "More ,
Alike Than Different" program. She teaches students
that kids with disabilities have all the same likes
and dislikes as they do. Part of the presentation
utilizes dolls that depict different handicaps, some
obvious like the one Monti is holding a blind
doll and some not so obvious, like the one used to
spark conversation about learning disabilities.
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Probably-more than you wanted to know about beaches


With sand seeming to be the subject du jour this
week, as the beach renourishment effort on Anna Maria
Island stumbles through Bradenton Beach with no real
end in the long-term need for sand in sight, perhaps a
primer on sand transport, currents, shores and all things
beachy is in order.
So let's talk a bit about inlets, some of the most
dynamic changing of the coastal systems in
Southwest Florida.
The following comes from "A Historical Geogra-
phy of Southwest Florida Waterways, Volume One:
Anna Maria Sound to Lemon Bay." It was written by
the late, great Dr. Gustavo Antonini, David Fann and
myself, with graphics provided by Patti and Tom Cross,
and edited by Cathy Ciccolella and moi, and published
in 2000.

Inlet dynamics
Tidal inlets Floridians sometimes call them
passes are highly dynamic and visible features of
Southwest Florida's boating geography. Inlets provide
strategic points of entry and egress between the Gulf
of Mexico and the inland waterways, but can be intim-
idating to navigate because of their shifting nature,
strong ebb. and flood currents, and wave action -
including breakers, which may extend clear across the
inlet mouth even in a buoyed channel.
Waves propagating into an opposing current expe-
rience an increase in height and decrease in length,
resulting in steeper waves that are more difficult to
navigate. Offshore shoals continually shift because of
the moving beach sand, and it is sometimes not fea-
sible to keep buoys in the best water. Local watermen,
under such conditions, often leave the buoyed chan-
nel guided by their knowledge of local conditions and
of the dynamic history of inlet development, which
enables them to pick the best depth and avoid uncharted
obstructions.
Longboat Pass, New Pass and Venice Inlet are fed-
erally maintained waterways between Sarasota Bay and
the Gulf. They are periodically surveyed and, when
shoaling occurs,, are dredged by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers in cooperation with the West Coast Inland
Navigation District (WCIND).
Longboat Pass is a single-span lift bridge situated
near the inlet mouth. The bridge at Longboat opens
on demand for boaters from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and after-
wards on three hours" notice.
As a historical note, six inlets have closed during
the past century on this reach of the Florida coast:
Bradenton Beach, Little Sarasota Pass, Midnight Pass,
Casey's Pass, [Old] Stump Pass, and Bocilla Inlet.
Another historic inlet probably existed at Buttonwood
Harbor on Longboat Key prior to 1883.
Both current and historic inlets have formed, closed,
and reopened over their life span, due in part to natural
processes as well as to human intervention. Such events
directly affect the amount of water flowing through an
inlet during a tidal cycle, referred to as a tidal prism.
Dredging inlet "A" can rob some of the tidal prism from
inlet "B," situated several miles down the coast. Similarly,
the tidal prism of an inlet may be affected by changing
the area of the bay adjacent to it; an inlet may close due
to an abundance of sediment'and strong longshore drift
coupled with a small tidal prism.
There is considerable debate regarding the role
played by the dredging and filling of mangrove and marsh
environments along bay margins on decreasing the tidal
prism and the related closing of inlets. There is little dis-
agreement, however, in the potential for storm overwash
of the barrier islands and the creation of new inlets.

Inlet features
Inlets are natural or manmade channels connecting
the coastal Gulf to estuaries with strong tide-induced
currentswhich build up supplies of sand, called shoals,
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just inside or adjacent to their channels. Inlets may
close, open, migrate or stabilize in response to changes
in sediment supply, wave climate, tidal regime, and
back-bay filling or dredging. Changes in inlets occur at
different time scales, ranging from houis during severe
storm events to decades or even centuries.
For the mariner running the inlet, the most recog-
nizable feature is the steep groundswell which builds
up across the inlet mouth, caused by resistance created
by the sea bottom where offshore swells run into shoal
water. The transport of sediment along the beach face,
referred to as longshore drift, occurs on the Gulf side of
barrier islands and is generally.a north-to-south event.
Longshore drift is sand that moves up and down
the coast between the beach and the outer edge of the
breaker zone due to waves approaching the shore at an
angle. It's also called littoral drift.
Sand is deposited as shoals just inside and outside
the inlet due to the reduction in current speed in these
areas. Ebb-tidal deltas occur at the seaward margin -
outside of the inlet and retreat or bend in response to
the interaction between incoming waves and ebb tides.
Large inlets, like Big Sarasota Pass, build extensive,
visible, ebb-tidal deltas. The sediment sources include
material washed out from the bay, material eroded from
the main ebb channel, and longshore drift.
Material brought out on the ebb tide is deposited
on the swash platform call them sandbars outside
an inlet. The breaking waves that the mariner experi-
ences at the inlet entrance are a dominant feature of
swash platforms and help to create swash bars. Mar-
ginal channels may develop along the ends of barrier
islands where incoming (flood) tidal flow is reinforced'
by wave-generated currents. These channel features,
at boat deck level, appear to have the smoothest water
surface and absence of breakers and, under favorable
weather, may offer the mariner an alternative shorter
ioute through the inlet.
Spits occur where there.is a high rate of sediment
transport along shore and a small tidal prism. Spit growth
eventually may restrict tidal flow in the main channel and
cause downdrift migration or closure of the inlet.
Flood (incoming) tide transports sediment landward
through the inlet via the main channel, producing a simi-
lar shallow water, delta-like feature on the bayside of the
pass. The interplay of ebb and flood tides on this bayside
delta creates spits and spill-over lobes where ebb currents
run strong. However, flood tidal deltas are less prone
to change than ebb tidal deltas along this reach of the
coast. Over time, they become stabilized by seagrasses
and mangroves. They serve as nurseries for juvenile fish
and are important fishing grounds.

Types of inlets
Tidal and wave energies determine the form of sea-
ward flowing ebb-tidal deltas. The varying mix of these
two forces determines the movement and deposition
of sediments. The character of an inlet its shape,
dynamics, navigability may change over time as the
inlet adjusts to changes in the way tides and waves
interact.
Since Southwest Florida is a low wave energy
coastline and the mean tidal range is relatively small (2
feet), a delicate balance exists between tide- and wave-
dominated conditions. A slight decrease in tidal prism
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tide-dominated to wave-dominated conditions in inlets.
Likewise, a change in wave energy due to sediment
accumulation and spit development along the beach
face may cause development of an offset alignment to
the ebb delta.
In addition to these natural forces, shoreline engi-
neering through the construction of groins, jetties and
bulkheads features designed to stabilize the shore-
line by holding beach sand in one place can dra-
matically alter the supply of sediment and the course
of development and shape of an inlet. Another factor
leading to inlet alteration is beach renourishment activi-
ties, which can contribute to pass shoaling through sand
transport via longshore drift.
The signature features of tide-dominated inlets are
a well-defined main ebb channel with deposits of beach
sand on adjacent Gulf shores. Longboat Pass and Venice
Inlet fall under this category. These inlets have relatively
stable ebb tidal deltas. Mariners should exercise cau-
tion in approaching tide-dominated inlets from the Gulf
under ebb-tidal conditions because maximum ebb cur-
rent velocities are considerably higher than currents at
flood stage at these locations. A combination of strong
onshore winds and peak ebb tide can be especially
hazardous due to the amplitude and steepness of the
waves.
Furthermore, the Longboat Pass entrance channel is
more than 1 mile long and the bridge must be negotiated
within the throat of the main ebb channel, an area where
currents are particularly strong. Venice Inlet is jettied and,
while passage through this entrance channel is less than
0.5 mile, currents and eddies adjacent to the rock revet-
ments make for potentially precarious conditions.

Longboat Pass
Longboat Pass pre-development conditions, based
on a 1883 map, appears to have a mixed-energy offset
form. Flood channels on the bayside are extensive to
the north and south of the inlet. Storm overwash may
have created the small inlet approximately 0.5 mile to
the north. Photographs from 1977 indicate the inlet had
a similar shape and was in approximately the same loca-
tion. The channel has been dredged, and on the bayside,
it follows the natural flood course, but on the Gulf side it
cuts directly across the swash platform. A recurved spit,
Beer Can Island or Greer's Island, as it is also known,
has developed at the north end of Longboat Key and is a
popular destination for weekend boaters. The flood (bay-
side) tidal delta is extensive and the Intracoastal Water-
way has been dredged through the shoal. The 1995 aerial
shows present conditions at Longboat Pass.

And the point?
Notwithstanding the history of change, mariners
can use this knowledge of inlet history and fathom
the inlet's behavior and navigable condition. While the
focus of concern for safe navigation often is on the
Gulf side, it is important to remember that the bayside
of inlets, particularly their flood tidal deltas, play an
important role in the creation of important recreational
fisheries and bird rookery habitats.

Sandscript factoid
Yep, there apparently were inlets at about 14th
Street South in Bradenton Beach, and near Buttonwood
Harbor on Longboat Key.
The book quoted above is no longer in print, but is
available for you Web browsers. I'd give you all the let-
ters and numbers to find it, but it's probably going to be
easier for you to just go to Google, type in the title, "A
Historical Geography of Southwest Florida Waterways,
Volume One: Anna Maria Sound to Lemon Bay," and
download from there.
There's also-a second volume that runs'farther to
the south.


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Kings continue to run offshore in Gulf


By Capt. Mike Heistand
Kingfish continue to be the best bet for offshore
fishers, while small snook and redfish are a good bet
from the backwater.
The 20th Annual Kids Free Catch & Release Fish-
ing Tournament, sponsored by Manatee-Sarasota Fish
& Game Club and the Palmetto and Bradenton Kiwanis
'clubs, will be held Saturday, May 13, at the Green
Bridge Pier in Palmetto.
The Tropicana Echo group will be cooking hot
dogs and serving juice, compliments of Tropicana, at
the free event.
All children between the ages of 7 and 14 are eli-
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groups.
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8. Lunch is served at 10 a.m., and the awards ceremony
is at 10:45.
Further information is available at 794-2806.
Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams out
of Catchers in Holmes Beach said the kingfish run is
nearing its peak. "All charters were greeted with non-
stop action last week," he said, "with fish in the 8- to
20-pohnd class. We also caught lots of nice reds in the
bay and quite a few snook were landed."
Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said
they're catching mackerel in the morning, some snook
at night and still a few sheepshead.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said sheespshead
are all but gone for the season, but mackerel showed up
last week, plus some jacks, small sharks and whiting.
Capt. Thom Smith from Angler's Repair said
he's catching snook, redfish and trout.
Reports at Perico Bait and Tackle include good
snook action coming from the mouth of Palma Sola
Bay and trout from deeper in the basin.
Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said off-
shore fishing for kings is great, as well as cobia. Snap-
per fishing is red-hot, Bill said. Backwater fishing for
snook is great, with reports coming in of linesiders
better than 30 inches. Trout fishing is slow, but redfish
are thick during the lower tides.
Capt. Rick Gross said snook fishing couldn't be
better, with the fish big and hitting well.
Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish
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kingfish action providing "a strong bite, with limit
catches most days and the fish going to 25 pounds."
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Maryland started out the week in the Gulf with some
jumbo Spanish mackerel and snook in the bay. Their
second trip, later in the week, produced some super
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By Rick Catlin


: Wagner
agent
Opens
inter-
national
market
Real estate
Culliton agent Kay Cul-
liton of Wagner
Realty at 2217 Gulf Drive N. in Braden-
ton Beach recently attended the Interna-
tional Professional Program in Madrid,
Spain. The program focuses on the inter-
national second home market, one of the
fastest growing sectors of Florida real
estate.
At the program, international speak-
ers discussed comparisons of the U.S.
and European markets, new real estate
computer platform capabilities and the
opportunities for the growing Florida
real estate market.
While in Madrid, Kay became certi-
fied in the Transnational Referral System
(TRS). As a TRS member, Kay can
access the Internet's international refer-
ral network, which has more than 1
billion hits per day. She is able to
market her seller's homes on a world-
wide basis and can receive international
buyer referrals.
For more information, call Kay at
741-2500.


Breakfasters
Ellen Aquilina and
Angela Velardi of the
host Coast Bank of
Florida at the Anna
Maria Island
Chamber of
Commerce breakfast
at the Sun House Res-
taurant in Bradenton
Beach. Islander
Photo: Nancy
Ambrose


Chamber has busy
month
The Anna Maria Island Chamber
of Commerce set records in March for
the number of walk-ins asking for infor-
mation on the Island and the amount of
"hits" on its Web site.
The chamber reported 2,067 visitors
to its information center in the Island Fit-
ness building on Marina Drive during
March and 52,440 Web visits. For the
same month, the chamber had 7,105
e-mail inquiries and 852 direct telephone
calls asking for Island information.
In other chamber business, the
AMICC welcomed several new mem-
bers during March,
Joining the chamber were:
Signs Now, 5710 Cortez Road,
Bradenton.
Signs Now, 4804 Manatee Ave.
W., Bradenton.
Carol Lewis, CPA, 318 Tarpon St.,
Anna Maria.
Boyd Realty, 5505 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach.
The chamber also announced its


Wagner in style
An artist's rendition of the new Wagner Realty office at 7411 Manatee Ave. W.
in Bradenton.


At your service ...
Jim Seaton Sr, left, and Jim Seaton
Jr of Longboat Limousine turned their
driving skills into culinary art when
they hosted and cooked breakfast for
the Longboat Key Chamber of Com-
merce April 26. To reach Longboat
Limo, call 383-1235. Islander Photo:
Nancy Ambrose
May Sunrise Business Breakfast will
be at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at
the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton
Beach. The event will be sponsored by
the Harrington House Bed & Breakfast
of Holmes Beach.

Sea Tow new service
Sea Tow International has intro-
duced Sea Smart to the Manatee area
boating world.
This new communication service
utilizes the existing DSC-enabled VHF
radio on most boats to provide Auto-
matic Vessel Location, trip tracking,
position plotting, unlimited direct-to-
shore local and long distance calls and
24-hour marine operator service.
Sea Smart's marine voice and data
network connects to coastal radio towers
that connect to a national operations
center manned by professional marine
dispatchers and licensed sea captains.
Sea Tow president and chief engi-
neer Capt. Keith Cummings said there
has been a tremendous need in the
industry to provide boaters with a reli-
able, affordable communications mech-
anism while on the water.
Cell phones often can't locate a
tower and can be damaged by salt water,
while satellite service is too expensive.


Tennis biz
Holmes Beach resident Rainer Scheer,
owner of Design 0 Fresco studio in
Sarasota and a former tennis profes-
sional, recently teamed up with Andrea
Possehl, another Holmes Beach resi-
dent and owner of the Sand Dollar
boutique in the Island Shopping
Center, to play tennis at the city courts.
Possehl had not played in 18 years, she
said. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin
That's where Sea Tower and AVL come
in, he said.
The process of locating vessels in
distress is also streamlined with AVL,
Capt. Cummings said. The exact loca-
tion of a boat in distress can be deter-
mined in seconds and rescue aid dis-
patched immediately.
In the Manatee-Sarasota area, Sea
Tow is operated by Capt. Duke Over-
street. He can be reached at 756-3422.

Lo's may close
Anna Maria businesswomen Lois
Finley of Mama Lo's in the Bayview
Plaza has indicated she may be closing
the popular eatery because she can't
obtain wind insurance for a mortgage to
buy the individual unit.

New Wagner digs
Wagner Realty recently opened its
new office at 7411 Manatee Ave. W. in
Bradenton.
The company, which has been in
business since 1939, now has 10 branch
offices, including locations at 2217 Gulf
Drive N. and 1801 Gulf Drive N. in Bra-
denton Beach and an office at 5360 Gulf
of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
For more information on the com-
pany, call 727-2800.

Got a new business going up in
Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Long-
boat Key? How about a new product
or service, an anniversary, a new hire,
or an award-winning staff member?
Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your
news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at
news @ islander.org.


Networking
Mel Klein with Florida Power and Light, Ellen Aquilina with Coast Bank, and
Laura and'Colin McAdamsfrom the Beachway Plaza UPS network at a recent
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange. The next
network gathering will be April 26 at Fit to Eat Restaurant in Holmes Beach.
Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


Shining stars
Teens from the Anna Maria Island Community Center helped by their director,
Jeff Darwin, far left, lent a hand washing cars for the Anna Maria Island Rotary
Club fundraiser "Rub, Buff and Shine" held April 8. The club raised $980 by
washing 150 cars and one garbage truck to benefit the American Cancer Society
Relay for Life, which will be held June 16-17 at Coquina Beach. Islander Photo:
Pamela Schlueter


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THE ISLANDER N MAY 3, 2006 E B-5


Experience overcomes youth in baseball game


By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
The kids on the block gave it a valiant try, but in
the end, The Islander-sponsored Junior League players
came out on the wrong end of a 6-1 score at the inau-
gural "Spring Fling" baseball game April 29 at Birdie
Tebbetts Field.
Once again, Ben Valdivieso pitched solidly to keep
the game close until the final stanza. The old, er, expe-
rienced, guys took an early 3-1 lead before tacking on
three more runs in the top of the seventh inning.
Oldies pitcher Scott May retired the younger
Islanders in order to close out the game. Bob Gurskis,
Greg Ross and Jim Dudevoir shared mound duties with
May and all pitched effectively. Ross provided the lone
offensive excitement when he ripped a triple that one-
hopped to the fence.
Other members of the Islander Oldies team were
Chris Moneuse, Mike Brusso, Dave Pate, Steve
Titsworth, Mike Field, Andy Jonatzke, Phelps Tracy,
Tim Tedesco and Dawn Wash.
Before and during the baseball game, "base races"
were held in four different age groups. Jake Ross bested
brother Andrew Ross to win the 5-6 age division for a
family sweep.
Adam Hart captured the 7-8 age division, while
Sarah Green finished in second.
Joel Hart was the top runner in the 9-10 age divi-
sion with Connor Field finishing in second place.
Sean Conover out ran all competitors to win the
11-12 age division over second-place Kyle Parsons.
Congratulations to all of the participants and win-
ners.
Horseshoe news
Four teams advanced to the playoffs with unde-


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Scott May delivers a pitch for the Oldies team during
"Spring Fling" baseball action. Islander Photo:
Kevin Cassidy
feated records during April 26 horseshoe action at the
Anna Maria City Hall-pits. "Big" John Crawford was
the one-man team and emerged as the champion after
defeating the team of Charlie Aguzzo and Bruce Munro
by a 21-9 score.
Crawford advanced to the final match by defeating
Herb Puryear and Herb Dizler 21-5. Munro and Aguzzo
defeated Hank Hugyhe and Bob Tresne 21-16.


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In the April 22 horseshoe competition, Tom Rhodes
threw back-to-back "six packs" to lead the team of
Rhodes and John Johnson to a resounding 21-2 victory
over the team of George McKay and Carole Watson.
Rhodes and Johnson defeated the team of Ron
Pepka and Adin Shank by a 22-17 score. Rhodes and
Johnson were trailing 12-4 when Johnson ripped off
four consecutive ringers to rally the team to vic-
tory.
Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and
Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups
begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.
There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Key Royale golf news
Sally Keyes fired a three-under 29 to claim top
honors in the women's weekly low-net golf competi-
tion at the Key Royale Club. Mary Selby and Joan Tourt
tied for second place with 31, while Dorothy McKinna
finished in fourth place with an even-par 32. Nancy
Grimme and Marian Mulroy both shot 33 to finish in
a tie for fifth place, while Mary Anne Kammerlen fin-
ished in sixth with a 34.
There was a two-way tie for first place team in the
putting competition with 15.66 putts when Nell Berg-
strom, Roswitha Fowler ard Nancy Grimme finished
with the same number of average putts as the team of
Dorothy McKinna, Marian Mulroy and Jean Tourt. The
team of Phyllis Lamp, Diane Miller and Joyce Reith
finished in third place with a 16.33 average, while Sara
Falk, Jean Holmes, Sue Hookem and Nancy King fin-
ished in fourth place with 16.75 putts.
Holmes also managed a birdie on hole No. 8, while
Nancy King and Mary Miller each sank approach shots
during their rounds.


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French doors from the main house lead out to a dramatic covered
deck. A separate Swedish hot-tub room overlooks garden and
a huge new master suite. There's also a 650 sq.ft artist's studio
with deck, dock and lift. Fireplace and room for a pool make this
a home for all seasons. Seller is motivated. i 1,l 75,ti00.
Call Robin Kollar 713-4515

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Golf tournament on Longboat
Players are already signing up for the 2006 amateur
golf tournament May 26 at the Longboat Key Club's
Islandside golf course, and the sponsoring Longboat
Key-Lido Key-St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce
advises others to register soon for it fills up rapidly.
Cost is $125 per golfer, $400 for a foursome. The
entry fee includes greens fee, golf course, range balls,
tournament setup and scoring, goody bag and banquet.
Several hole contests will be run during the tourney.
Complete information may be obtained by calling
the sponsor at 383-2466.

Anna Maria Island Little


Team


Duncan
WMFD
M. Stanley


League standings
Won Lost


Little League
Name
1. Tommy Price
2. Daniel Janisch
3. Connor Cloharty
4. Trevor Bystrom
5. Martine Miller
6. Glenn Bower
7. Justin Suca
8. Daniel Pimental
8. Mike Dolan


batting
Batting Avg.
.677
.520
.500
.500
.438
.419
.379
.348
.348


leaders
Team
WMFD
WMFD
Duncan
WMFD
M. Stanley
Duncan
Duncan
WMFD
Duncan


Look, honey!
Cindy Miller of Anna Maria, who has been playing golf just shy of two years, shows off the ball she used to
score her first hole-in-one. Miller's hallmark shot was made April 27 with a 9-wood on the par-three No. 8
hole at the Key Royale Club in Homes Beach. Husband Duke said, "This shot was against a strong crosswind.
The ball sailed to the front edge of the green and rolled back to drop in the cup." Islander Photo: Anna Maria
City Commissioner (husband) Duke Miller


Little League schedule


Junior League (ages 13-15)
April 22 10 a.m. Tile with Style vs.
The Islanders
Field: Birdie


Tebbetts


AAA League (ages 9-12)
May 3 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. M. Stanley
May 6 10 a.m. M. Stanley vs. Duncan
May 8 6:30 p.m. M. Stanley vs. WMFD


AA League (ages 8-10)
May 4 5:30 p.m.
May 4 7p.m.
May 5 7:30 p.m.
May 9 5:30 p.m.
May 9 7 p.m.
T-Ball (ages 5-7)
May 5 6 p.m.
May 6 9 a.m.
May 6 10 a.m.


IRE vs. Hills
Bistro vs. Bark
Bistro vs. Hills
M. Stanley vs. Hills
Bistro vs. IRE

Ross Dev. vs. Harry's
Ross Dev. vs. A&E
Sandbar vs. Harry's


Spring
break
fever
Seniors from Knox
High School in
Knox, Ind., visited
Bradenton Beach
for their spring
break and all vow
to come bcick. From
left dre Bob and
Karen Reedy's
grandson Dustin
Inanns, Bo Boyd
and Ethan Combs.


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FOUR-DOOR GLASS cooler, $2,000. Two-door
stainless-steel cooler, $ 1,500. (941) 778-4441.
DINNERWARE: SERVICE for 12. Discontinued
coral reef pattern. Excellent condition, fun Florida
fish. $175. (941) 779-2307.
FOUR-PIECE WHITE bedroom set, $175. Beauti-
ful knotty-pine wardrobe, cedar lined, $175. Lane
cedar-lined blanket chest, $75. Two desks, $50
each. Maple eight-drawer highboy, $50. Gorgeous
painted Lane blanket cedar chest, $175. Floor
lamps, $35 each; floor shell lamp, $45; table with
leaf, $20; desk chair, $10. Service for six Nippon
China, $65; service for 12 Noritake china, $95.
Crystal lamp, $15; pictures $10-$35; ginger jar and
vase, $18. (941) 778-4451.
AIR CONDITIONING AND heat combo unit: never
used, $400-plus new, with window sleeve, 220-volt
single phase. Asking $250. Call Gary, (941)
779-1860.
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.


ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30-2 Tuesdays
and Thursdays. 9-noon on Saturdays. Always clear-
ance racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941)
779-2733.
MOVING SALE: 8am-lpm Saturday, May 6. Fur-
niture, stereo, household items, small appliances.
7400 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.


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ONE-DAY MOVING sale: 9am-5pm Saturday, May
6. 600 Manatee Ave., #208. Westbay Cove.
BIG SALE: NIKI'S Gifts, Antiques, Jewelry. Jane's
gone crazy, mark it down! Crystal sets, stemware
60 percent off. Three Dali framed prints-60 percent
off, collector's spoons, salt and pepper sets, depres-
sion glass 60 percent off. All sterling jewelry 50-70
percent off. Select oil paintings, gifts, antiques,
books, vintage jewelry, Mikael fish watercolors,
50-80 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm.
(941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

BUDGET BOX THRIFT Shop: Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm,
Sat. 10am-2PM. Sales. Closing May 27. Reopening
after Labor Day. 401 42nd St W, Bradenton.

FABULOUS MOVING SALE! 11am-7:00pm Satur-
day, May 6. Craft supplies, Christmas decorations;
furniture, jewelry, new store inventory, dishes, much
more. 208-1/2 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
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FOUND: MALE BEAGLE, neutered. Found on
Beach Avenue, Anna Maria Island, on Sunday, April
30. Please call, (941) 962-9555.


KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult.
Call (941) 807-1734 or
visitwww.islanddbjo.cmasdirect.com.

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.
SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.


MARKEY REALTY & ASSOCIATES

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CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171
OFFICE 753-1620


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.
LOVABLE 3-YEAR old male cat to good indoor
home. Orange and white, short hair. Neutered,
declawed, clean, shots. Call (941) 778-7845.
ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes.
All are current on vaccines. Alll applicants screened.
SPlease, call (941) 922-0774.
REGULAR AND SHORT-HAIRED kitties for adop-
tion. Spayed, neutered, rabies shots, litter-trained,
kid-compatible. $25 fee. Debbie Scott, (941)
807-6570. May 3-June 27.


WANTED TO BUY: Deeded boat slip on Anna
Maria Island, deep or shallow. Please call, (941)
778-2581.
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.
1985 32-FOOT WELLCRAFT St. Tropez. 100 hours,
new rebuilt 260-hp twin engines, new canvas, fully
equipped, turnkey. Moored locally. $39,500. (941)
795-1587.
FOR SALE: 1993 Johnson 200-hp outboard motor.
Low hours, runs great. $2,500 or best offer. (941)
778-6170.


UNIQUE SAILBOAT WATERFRONT HOME
with 39 foot boat-
house and mother -
in law apartment
with heated pool,
on t-end canal.
3BR/2.5BA in main
house "rebuilt and
enlarged threeyears ago
and 1 BR/1 BA full mother-in-law apartment. Gourmet main kitchen,
DCS gas stove top, double oven, double dishwasher, double
wine coolers, granite counter top, outside kitchen with triple sink,
dishwasher and built-in B-BQ. Two zone central vacuum, intercom,
15 footceiling and see-through gas fireplace in great room to outside
pool. 4900 S.F.U.R. PAO 502 72nd St., Holmes Beach
A must see at $2,250,000. Ted E. Davis, Licensed Real Estate
Broker/Owner. By appointment, (941) 778-6155.


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2003 TRIUMPH 19-FOOT Bay boat. Center con-
sole with T-top. Four Stroke Yamaha 115-hp
with 165 hours. Loaded with options, storage,
cooler, rod holders, casting decks. Excellent condi-
tion with recent bottom paint. $12,995. Call (941)
224-5015.
17-FOOT MAKO: 1990 with 100-hp Yamaha four-
stroke, 160 hours. $7,000, leave message. (941)
792-7979.


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.


PART-TIME HELP wanted for small resort motel on
Anna Maria. Call evenings, (941) 778-4206.
SING! IF YOU 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.
BUSY ACCOUNTING FIRM seeks full-time book-
keeper to assist with accounts, daily record keep-
ing, payroll. QuickBooks and Excel expertise a
must. Call Jamie, (941) 748-2683.


ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT:

CNatural setting surrounds
S. this 3BR/2BA home with
t open water views, boat
dock, hot tub, steps to
beach and turnkey *
furnished! Offered at
*Y E $799,000.
BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay!
3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home
with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay.
Offered at $969,900.
ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS
Super opportunity to own Island business!
offered at: $169,000 & Inventory. :f .
Deborah Thrasher
^g RE/MAX Excellence .
(941)518-7738
(941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com





REAU10OR.
31Years ofrofssional Service
EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS
TOWNHOUSE/VILLA: 3BR/3BA Heated pool, gazebo, upgrades. $598,000.
ARBORS 2BR/2BA, golf course, turnkey, clubhouse. $263,900.
MARTINIQUE N.-Direct Gulf view, corner with garage, storage.
Updated. Shows beautifully. $899,000.
KEY ROYALE-Canalfront lot. 9,450 sf. Golf course view. $699,000.
BAYVIEW- 4-5BR/4BA, induding guest quarters. Large master suite. $1;330,000.
GULF VIEW- Holmes Beach duplex or 4BR/2BA home. $799,000.
HARBOUR VILLA CLUB- 2BR/2BA, turnkey, boat dock. $794,900.
BAYPOINTE- 4BR/3BA villa. Eight month new. $251,000.
VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS
LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES
5508C MARINA DRIVE *778-0807 800-956-0807
yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com


POSITION AVAILABLE FOR person with minimum
one-year experience using RNS vacation rental
software. Job consists of training and supporting
customers with our rental management software
package. Some bookkeeping experience required.
Salary range based upon experience, $27,000-plus.
Send resume to apply@rental-network.com. (No
phone contact, please).
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE: Full or part-
time. $8-$9 an hour. 6:30am-2: 30pm. Drug-free
workplace. Call John, (941) 778-4598.
LIVE-IN CARETAKER wanted for delightful woman.
Separate duplex. (941) 778-0836 or (941) 704-1965.
SEEKING PIANO PLAYER evenings for Ooh La La!
Bistro. Music range from classical to jazz. Call Chef
Damon, (941) 778-5320.
NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay.
Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902
S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953.
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER looking for certi-
fied teachers. Part-time afternoon hours Monday
through Thursday. Please call, (941) 795-1246.


FOR SALE: LUCRATIVE Laundromat. Call Karen
at (800) 332-3000.
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT/MARKET 35 seats, two
outdoor tables, beer/wine, super Holmes Beach
location. Price cut to $99,900. Longview Realty,
(941) 383-6112.


DUPLEX LOT!
Choice building lot over 11,000 sf in lovely Holmes
Beach location. Surrounded with tropical foliage and
landscaping for your privacy. Remove the structure to
have open space ready to build! New price now $649,000.
OTHER CHOICE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
CALL TODAY!





"We AR ime Island!"
SINCE 1957
Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker
941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250
E-mail amrealty@verizon.net
Web site www.annamariareal.com


SWAGNER REALTY
JANE TINSWORTH
REALTOR

941.920.0282
$799,000 WALK TO THE BEACH!
Key West style 3 to 4BR/2BA home
f on 3 Palm Harbor Dr. Pella windows,
tray ceilings, oak floors. Paver brick
driveway. MLS#526246. Talk with
Jane at 920-0282.


$845,000 ENJOY ISLAND AMBIENCE!
Custom designed 2BR/2BA on 9
Palm Harbor Dr. Two large coy-
... .. *ered patios. French doors, fire-
place. MLS#524470. Talk with Jane
.. at 920-0282.
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CLEANING BUSINESS FOR sale. Established
for 13 years. Income projection, $60,000 to
$90,000/year. Please call (941) 773-5808.


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 children.
Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certifications.
DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs.
Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends.
Zach, (941) 779-9783.
RED CROSS first-aid certified babysitter certified.
Call Alex, (941) 778-5352.


MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar-
dens, trimming, cleanup, edging, maintenance.
Hard-working and responsible. Excellent refer-
ences. Edward (941) 778-3222.


Gulf-Bay Realty
Jesse Brisson
Broker Associate, GRI
CVA ~ I-71 A fl "CC


941-/71-4/33
MINI RESORT Two duplexes, four units in
Bradenton Beach directly across the street from the
beach. $649,900 each duplex.
FULL GULF VIEWS: Unobstructed views fromthis
adorable 2BR/1BA turnkey condo. $499,000.
VALENCIA GARDEN: 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished
condo with golf course views and pool. Completely
updated! $284,900.
SANDY POINTE: 2BR/2BA impeccably maintained
condo close to everything. Must see. $355,000.
FEET TO THE BEACH: Spacious 2BR/2BA bath
condo with pool and great rental history. $599,000.
NORTHBEACHVILLAGE: A 2BR/2.5BA,1,500 sf
condo with pool. Lowest price in NBV! $579,000.


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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. Installation,
repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire-
less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer,
(941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945.

CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate
today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed.
Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941)
713-5333.






AMY GORDAN
SREALTOR
Dedicated to service
Expertise in renovation
and rehabilitation
properties.
Island, waterfront and
area lifestyle specialist.
m* The JEWEL of Gulf Coast Real Estate
,W Contact Amy for all of your
REAL ESTATE needs!

941-779-1811
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PLAYA ENCANTADA: 2BR condo/Gulffront 100-FOOTCANALFRONTAGE:Homefeatures
complex.Tumkeyfumished,heatedpool/spa, tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen,
tennis courts, shuffleboard, clubhouse, coveredpatiowithwet-bararea, dock, 10,0001b
saunas, and partial Gulf views. $795,000. lift and no bridges to Tampa Bay. $649,900.





$25,000POOLALLOWANCE: Completely $10,000 REMODEL ALLOWANCE: 2BR
updated 2BR/2BA duplex. Turnkey with single family on Anna Maria Island for under
everything new! Terrific location, only one $400,000withwaterviews. Deededaccessto
block to the beach. $649,000. Spring Lake. Room for pool. $378,500.





OUTSTANDINGBAYWATERFRONTICapunrirg OWNER FINANCING OPTIONS POSSIBLE:
expansive bayviewsthis impeccablyrenovated Turnkey-furnishedlightand open end unitwith
Key Royale home offers 2653 sf of living area. alltheextras. Readyforyour enjoyment. Pool
Dock and 10,0O01b lift. $2,299,000. and deeded beach access. $459,000.
www.michaelsaunders.com
KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com
4400 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton 941.748.6300


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: Many Island references. Free esti-
mates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137.

AAA WIFE and HUSBAND cleaning your house
and windows with confidence. Good references,
reasonable rates. Licensed and insured. (941)
812-0499.

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.

FREE HOUSESITTING: RETIRED Christian couple.
Bondable, with much experience available any-
time. References furnished. (770) 832-7319.
Ewingwt@earthlink.net.
CLEANING COUPLE: A few open slots for offices,
condos, houses, etc. We also do errands and
hurricane checks. Honest and dependable. (941)
448-7119.
LEWIS MOBILE CAR wash service at your home,
office, anywhere inside or outside. Wash, vacuum-
ing, detailing. Henry Lewis. Cell (941).465-6963.


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 1,987. For dependable, honest
and personalized service, call William Eller, (941)
795-7411. CAC184228.
ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre-
ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding!
www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.
NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage
in the comfort of your home. Call today for an
appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.
TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years -
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.


CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and
commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-
scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. (941)
778-5294.
ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair.
Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is
broken, we can fix it. Call (941) 778-2581.
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, hauling, cleanup.
Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015.


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Tortuga Inn Beach Resort
"The Best Resort On Quaint Anna Maria Island"
Tortuga Inn Beach Resort is a natural paradise with style &
charm to spare. Heie is an exceptional opportunity to own a
spacious new apartment on a gorgeous beach-to-bay property.
O '' offered for sale are 15 units in the final phase of this 55-unit
... luxury old Florida condominium resort. All furnished 2-bed/2-
dth 1dflexible apllmeints are reddy for occupwyuiy starting March
15, 2006, with granite counter tops, full Kitchens. lauIdry' rolnts,
terraces & whirlpool spas. Most have unobstructed views of the
,. ..; CGulf of Mexico or Sairasrio, a ay ()wners can keep their unit for
personal use, or include it fo rent as part of the resort under the
expert mental management of Resort Quest.
This awaid- inning properly lluires-
Private beach on the Gulf ol M.exco wilh speelaculai sunset views
S* Sugar white sand & sparkling turqunise w\aler
S*' Private boat dock with fourteen slips on Sar,.iz. Bay
S .. I ^*i Direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico
Five MediterrnLean style huildings in lushi trolpial gardens
'I 'll healed pools spa & fountains
World class gaimeIisiiiig and oatn1pg
S* xcellet gaoll and ternis available at nearhy clubs
+* Extraordinary restaurants ncahy
O( outstanding in.'estinent opportunity for capital appreciation
a.'a f Professionally managed hy Resort Quest
(lick onl: i a 1 t, n 1,.ll.,mPi1 4 1i t ,'.it t'or price list,
IperlonIdii. c LI C 1o\ & XOlher fiiinea l il' I i111 iIttio.
^ ( ,i(Call (941) 778-0156 for more intforiiation


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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 (9411) 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, cleanup,
shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for
hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066.


VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/
exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer-
ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100.
JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel-
ing contractors. In-house plan designs. State
licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941)
778-2993. License #CRC 035261.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti-
mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at
(941)778-1730.
CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser-
vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction.
Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying
back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941)
778-3924 or 778-4461.

BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early
online at www.islander.org.







THOUSANDS OF HOMES ONE .ADDRESS
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nuLtmaco Drn uurntmllipudry 'I on
beach house on 3/4 acre lot on the
Gulf of Mexico. Open & screened gulf
view balconies & porches.$4,800,000.
748-6300.Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or
Sandy Drapala,725-0781. 527811

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BEACH BUNGALOW. 2BR with spectacular
kitchen & family room, wood floors, custom
kitchen cabinets, granite counters, stainless
steel appliances, porches, heated pool.
Owner/Agent$825,000.748-6300. Kimberly
Roehl, 447-9988 or 447-9988. 527574


SAILBOATWATERI Over150'ofwaterfront CORAL SHORES. Fabulous 3BR 1686 sq.
on Bimini Baywith waterviewsthroughout ft. Heated pool home. Serene setting,
Privatedock/deepwaterboataccess&davits private dock awaits on a canal within
forsmallboat 6BR updated pool home. No minutes to the intercoastal and Sarasota
deed restrictions. $2,349,000 Jody Shinn, $580,000. Leah Secondo, 748-6300 or
748-6300 or 705-5704.527474. 545-4430. 526334
GULFWATCH CONDO. 2BR turnkey fumished. Light & bright end unit has all the extras &
readyforyour enjoyment or ideal investment property. Located on the bay sidewith deeded
beach access. $459,000. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 521492.
PERICO ISLAND. Enjoy the ultimateFlorida Lifestyle in this beautiful maintenance free 2BR
patio home Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, fullytiled, fireplace, private pool in a courtyard
setting. $389,900. Usa Creech, 748-6300 or 228-8712. 513561
PARKSIDE. One of Palmetto's newest communities. Popular Key Largo Model. Easy
access to shopping, beaches and outlet mall. $284,900. Patty Brooks, 748-6300
or 545-1194. 527444.
VILLAGE GREEN. West Bradenton home is neat & clean with wood laminate flooring
throughout. Lush yard, & 26 x 11 Florida Room. Popular Malibu Model. $269,000.
748-6300 Ruth Lawler, 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler, 586-8257. 527169.
N.W. BRADENTON. Dramatically proportioned home on shaded 100 x 150 lot
with endless possibilities. Over 3200 sq. ft. living area & caged pool. 2 stone
fireplaces & 2 staircases. $549,000. Ruth Lawler, 748-6300 or 587-4623, Maryann
Lawler, 586-8257. 527717
.BRADENTON BEACH. Tr e Kimif onaoe '. Adorable, 3 BR clean and fresh cottage, 1 block
to the Gulf. Turnkey furnished, wood floors, fenced in yard & room.for.pool $669,000,.
,48-6300. Jody Snnr,. 705-5;04 or Berry Weller. 266-8204 521563
BAY LAE ESTATES. Absolutely pereci ranch wanin ir redieole lie views or a culde sac 5 mir,
frcm tie Deach Total yard crLprovided in thi1 manicirEd neighborhood Hurry rhi wl on
last 1,347000 KitriyVaelenl i48-63000or 656767 526803
THEOAKS. E.ceoplonialpriKelor3BRhcme loilcato inmu..iroLjgrilaaer Oske Toialr'jri
(are & rcmrrmuniLy pool. Aluminum root. newer AC & :z lioaled rn a private culr-., ai
$299.000 Kathy Valnle 748.6300 r685-6767 527159 & 52i1601
SUPER SAN REMD SHORES Buy canal iromi & rei.tore'rmcral 36R home lor gie.l
return Al Ih head 01 a 0detwater cTnjl Sll E butliUoilai Ddica dOC 10 k iOl accofimi,
up 10 i.'-l0oo Doar Unique waterfront opponurnry i615.000 Victorli Hcri'mar.r
;'4863l0i or' j ..8.2 a 517919
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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, cabinets
and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711.


TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed.
Why pay retail? Island resident, many references.
Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor
Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-
man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling,
pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941)
778-6170 or 447-2198.

WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more.
Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-
home consultation. Island references, 15 years
experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516.

THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior,
exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure
wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpen-
ter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898.

CARLV. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor. New
homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair
prices. Lic#RR0066450. Call (941) 795-1947.


P' rt.r Msnagem.nt. LLC
6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 9-11.387.9004
Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com




Real Estate Agents For Today's Market


2820 NORTHWOOD WAY,
SARASOTA Charming two story,
5BR/3.5BA log cabin on a large
wooded lot in a private cul-de-sac.
$472,000.



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ZUI1 WItNWUUU lUUUlI,
SARASOTA. 3BR/2BA former
model home with many extras.
Large lanai and pool area.
$429 000.


2511 AVE. C, BRADENTON
BEACH. Elevated duplex. 2BR/2BA
and 3BR/2BA. One block to beach
and two blocks to bay. All offers
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5721 BENTGRASS DRIVE, #211,
SARASOTA. 3BR/3BA townhouse
will large anached one-car garage.
Tranquil view ano lush landscap-
Ing. Pels welcome. $270,000.


Prudentiall Palmy
Maggie Hutter &Jo Rutstein
Realtors
941-552-1358
Jo: 941-587-9156
Maggie: 941-780-9888
www.hutterandrutstein.com
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HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy
Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-
long hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for
free estimates.



RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal.
Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or
(800) 749-6665.

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.
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SEASONAL FURNISHED new home in Anna
Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through
April. One block to beach. (813) 251-9201.
ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach,
clean duplex-$1,100/month. (941) 725-0578 or
(941) 794-2912.
BRADENTON BEACH: NEWLY remodeled BR/1 BA
suite with full kitchen, fully furnished, one block from
Bridge Street, three minute walk to beach. Sleeps
four only. No pets. Now taking reservations for
summer. Available weekly, monthly or seasonal. (941)
776-3696, or e-mail bjustin628@tampabay.rr.com.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Steps from Bradenton
Beach. One hundred yards from bay. Spacious
1BR/1BA with parking. Available for yearly rental.
55-plus. (614) 517-7147.

HOUSE FOR RENT: Unfurnished 3BR/2BA, lanai.
and porch, pool, hot tub, privacy fenced yard, fire-
place. Close to beach. Call (941) 773-0248.


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. 1 BR $1,500/month.
(941) 752-1737.

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
$199,900! Call Jill Sullivan, Keller Williams Realty,
(941) 232-9783 today!


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.
COZY EXPANDED MOBILE home in 55-plus resort.
bayside, furnished, parking, walk to beacl/trolley.
$800/month, annual. $1,400/month, seasonal. (518)
473-1169 or rgumson @mail.nysed.gov.

ANNUAL 2BR/2BA BRADENTON Beach. Bay
views, close to beach. 2319 Ave. B. $1,000/month.
(941)778-3875.

STEPS TO BEACH on Gulf Drive. 1BR/BA,
washer/dryer, courtyard, barbecue, WLAN,
$495/week, $1,495/month. (941) 778-1098 or
www.gulfdriveapartments.com.

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S. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS: Rarely avail-
able 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.

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! Lowest price in North Beach Village. $579,000.
GREAT VALUE! Home with Deeded Boat Slip. Ground level- 2BR/1BA home
in a quiet neighborhood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. Short walk to
the beach and just steps from your boat. Great winter residence or investment/
renovation potential. Priced to sell at 575,000.
MINI RESORT Four units in Bradenton Beach directly across the street from the Gulf! Room
for a pool, great rental.history, Gulf:views from roof top sundeck. Property is ripe for condo
conversion or just sit back and let the income roll in. Each duplex offered at $649,900.
1 AND 2 BEDROOM CONDOS Enjoy fabulous sunsets from your rooftop deck! Just
one block from the beach and centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Walk to Historic
Bridge Street, restaurants, shops, and marina. Turnkey furnished & ready to rent. New
heated pool and rooftop deck! Wonderful island escape! Starting at $329,000.
FULL GULF VIEWS! Unobstructed views of the Gulf from this adorable 2BR/lBA
turnkey condo in Bradenton Beach. Low 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,
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.
VALENCIA GARDENS Renovated ground floor end unit, 2BR/2BA condo \\ith great iews
of El Conquistador golf course! Turnkey furnished, ready for you to move in. Close to beaches.
IMG Academy, private courtyard, pool, spa, and lanai. NeV kitchen! $284,900.
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. $779,000.
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 completely
Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home with 18-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless
appliances, wood floors, 8-foot French doors, two open decks; Hardi Plank siding, a swim-
ming pool and much more all close to beach access! This is a must see! $849,000.
,STEPS TO THE BEACH! Spacious 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished condo in a small four-
unit complex. Heafed pool, rooftop sundeck with great views, excellent rental history with
no rental restrictions! Would be a great second home. A must see. $599,000.
INVESTOR ALERT! 13,728 sf duplex lot, with the bonus of a recently renovated duplex.
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NEAR BEACH: FURNISHED 1 BR/1 BA. $750/month
with utilities. Seven-month lease, first, last and
deposit. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165.

SANDPIPER 55-PLUS: Furnished 2BR/1 BA bright,
cozy mobile home. Large kitchen, wood deck, nice
location. $625 monthly. (941) 779-0556.
SEASONAL DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA with laundry.
Three-minute stroll to Gulf, north end of Island.
$2,200/month, three-month minimum. (813)
949-6891.

ANNUAL OR SEASONAL: New home, 55-plus park,
across from beach, turnkey furnished, 2BR/2BA,
central air conditioning, heat, washer and dryer,
carport. $1,100/month, call for seasonal rate. (941)
778-4349.

HOUSE FOR RENT: North end, annual 3BR,
spacious, clean, steps to beach, tranquil setting,
$1,500/month. (941) 778-3006.

1 BR/1BA UPSTAIRS, deck, new carpet, double-car
garage, quiet street, steps to beach. $900/month.
(941) 761-4040.2911 Ave. E. Holmes Beach.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/3BA penthouse condo.
Furnished, waterfront, pool, tennis. References
required. $2,400/month. (941) 724-0026.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1: Private home for rent annu-
ally on water. 2BR/2BA, enclosed garage, beautiful
view. Bradenton Beach. $1,300/month. By owner,
(941) 778-6170.

ANNA MARIA GROUND-floor duplex, 200 feet to
Rod & Reel Pier, fully furnished with all modern
amenities, $800/month. (941) 387-8610.
ANNUALS! TWO 1BR/1BA side by side opening
up across from beach, unfurnished. $800/month.
2BR/1 BA Anna Maria village, furnished, six-month
lease, $1,000/month. Call Adele Holland at An
Island Place Realty, (941) 587-6328.

DUPLEX: ANNUAL RENTAL. 2BR/2BA large utility
room with washer and dryer. $950/month plus utili-
ties. Available June 1, 2006. Holmes Beach. (941)
779-2265.


S ANNUAL 2BR/2BA elevated duplex with screened
porch, deck, Mexican tile, covered parking, washer/
dryer, yard care. Available now. $1,050/month. Call
(941) 720-8746.
MOBILE HOME for rent, new cozy 2BR/1BA, Octo-
ber-January, fully furnished with large deck. Sunny
Shores. $1,000/month. Nonsmoker and not pets
only. Call (815) 254-1864, (815) 210-6603.
ANNA MARIA GROUND-floor duplex, 200 feet
to Rod & Reel Pier, fully furnished, all modern
amenities. $800/month through November. (941)
st 387-8610.
Id LUXURY CONDO WEEKLY rental at La Casa Cost-
iera on the Gulf, $2,500.2BR/2.5BA, 2,000 sf. (866)
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ANNUAL RENTAL UNFURNISHED, large 3BR with
caged pool on-canal in Holmes Beach. Month-to-
month lease, $1,750. (941) 778-3006.

ANNUAL 3BR/2.5BA: Three porches, washer/dryer,
pool. Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.
ANNUAL KEY ROYALE home: 2BR/2BA updated,
pool, dock with lift. Island Real Estate, (941)
778-6066.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL rental: 1BR/1BA, par-
tially furnished, no pets. $750/month, plus deposit,
utilities. (941) 538-8200.
CORTEZ COTTAGE: SPACIOUS 1BR, laundry
room, furnished, utilities included. Quiet area,,
walk to restaurants, beach. Corner of 125th
and 45th. $900/month. (941) 778-8168 or (941)
794-5980.

ANNUAL DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA north end, steps to
beach, high ceilings completely upgraded, screened
porch, washerand dryer hookup, pet considered.
$925/month plus security. (941) 778-4837.


ANNUAL GROUND-LEVEL duplex: 2BR/1BA near
community center, large yard, pet OK. Fridge,
stove, screened lanai, washer and dryer hookup.
$1,100/month. (905) 354-5950.


PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden
Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to
beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941)
761-0444.

WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on
deep-water canal with large dock and views of
Tampa Bay. Reduced $795,900. (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..
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.

CLUB BAMBOO SOUTH: Direct Gulffront condo.
Unit is $35,000 less than the last several-sold for.
Building was just completed, everything new inside
and out! Crown moulding, granite and more. Great
rental complex with nightly rentals allowed! Moti-
vated seller to save you money. $465,000. George,
(847) 707-3859.

THIS IS THE FINEST CONDO in the entire com-
plex! Runaway Bay direct bayfront! Absolutely
everything is new, including electric, air condition-
irng, water heater, flooring, wash rooms,-kitchen and
all interiors. Professionally decorated. The best view
in the complex of all water. $499,999. George, (847)
707-3859

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.

PERICO ISLAND: 1,170 sf, lovely 2BR2BA condo.
Great water view/porch. Eat-in kitchen. Concrete
built. $325,000. Agents welcome. (941) 792-7828.

CONDO UNIT DIRECTLY on Gulf. Call (504)
819-0867 or (504) 391-0324.

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.

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! $969,000.
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ond-floor condo with great view of pond and foun-
tain. Everything new in 2006, including: carpet,
tile, furniture, pictures, paint, kitchen items, beds
and more. All new bathrooms. Air conditioning has
about a six-year warranty for new owner. $395,000.
George, (847) 707-3859

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, (847) 707-3859.

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.

KEY ROYALE: Holmes Beach. Direct bayfront, gor-
geous view of Skyway, 3BR/2.5BA, two-car garage,
private dock. $2,500,000. North Point Harbor canal-
front 4BR/3BA, five-car garage. Elevated with new
lap pool/spa/waterfall, seawall and dock. $872,500.
2BR/2BA, two-car garage, renovated ranch with
new seawall/dock/20,000-lb lift. $989,500. Both with
community pool and tennis. Call Lynn Bankuty,
Realtor, SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 737-1420.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: Beachfront 1BR/1BA,
Holmes Beach condo. End unit, fabulous view,
heated pool, excellent rental. $559,000.
annamariabeachplace.com. (330) 565-7693.
LOT FOR SALE: R2-10, 803 sf, 302 60th St. and
Holmes Boulevard, Holmes Beach. $795,000. Call
(813) 546-2444 or (941) 962-6747.
C P R: (941) 794.1515.
www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com. Sales, rentals,
property management. Coastal Properties Realty.
HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 4BR/2BA nicely
updated, close to beach. Excellent annual rental
income. By appointment only. $549,000. (941)
778-5482.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR/2BA immaculate
open-style ranch. Lagoon swimming pool in pri-
vate botanical garden setting. 504 70th St., Holmes
Beach. Must see. (941) 778-4256.

FOR SALE BY owner: Waterfront lot, 52x110
feet, zoned ROR. Pine Avenue. $695,000. (321)
783-1373.

YOUR FRIENDS WILL envy you! Completely
updated 2BR/2BA West Bradenton home. $284,000.
Call Carol Heinze, (941) 778-5059, Coldwell Banker
Real Estate.
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EVERYDAY'S A VACATION in this 2BR/2BA direct
Gulffront condo. Asking $949,000. Call Carol
Heinze, (941) 778-5059, Coldwell Banker Real
Estate.
LOT FOR SALE: 57.75x114 feet. Great location
one block from Gulf beach. $569,000. 125 Neptune
Lane, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4246.
WATERFRONT HOME WITH a pool. Only $575,000.
U.S. designed, built, and renovated by famous
architect (middle name Lloyd) must see. Call
Michael at Smith Real Estate. (941) 778-0777.
ANNA MARIA LOT for sale by owner. 117 Willow
Avenue, 50x110 (.1263 acre). Asking $500,000.
(813) 837-6224.
NEW 3BR/2BA WATER-view home in pleasant Pal-
metto. Fun floor plan and three-car garage, only
$320,000 U.S. Please call Luanne at (813) 748
7995.
LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet,
cleared. $539,000. (941) 778-4036. 215 71st St.,
Holmes Beach.
HOLMES BEACH R2 LOT, 12,500 sf with duplex,
two blocks to beach, $649,000. (941) 400-9346.

BAYSHORE-ON-THE-Lake: Waterfront 2BR/2BA
active 55-plus condo close to shopping, minutes to
beach. $129,900. Re/Max Gulfstream. Liz Codola,
(941) 812-3455.

AS OF MAY 1, 2006, over 400 homes/condos/
duplexes are for sale on Anna Maria Island, which
proves nobody keeps a 30-year fixed rate loan!
Don't be sold a front-end heavy loan product,
take advantage of our new 1-percent-deferred pay-
ment A.R.M. Make the choice to pay the bank
yours not theirs! Bobby, 1st Equity, (941) 744-6906..
bobby@firstequityfin.com.
REDUCED! Large Anna Maria lot, deep-water
canal, no bridges, custom plans available. $650,000.
Details at http://mysite.verizon.net/talbotl, or call
(610) 247-9496.
ELEVATED DUPLEX: HOLMES Beach. 4BR total,
concrete structure with enclosed downstairs. 3,300
sf total, easily convert to single-family. $549,000.
(941) 807-5449.
HUGE SWEEPING BAY views from 2BR/2BA
bayside condo with deeded 35-foot deep-water
dock and carport, pool, tennis. $559,000. (941)
807-5449.
CORPORATE AUCTION
11 AM SATURDAY, MAY 20
ANNA MARIA BEACH COTTAGES
ANNA.MARIA ISLAND, FLORIDA
112 Oak Ave: Exceptional 3BR/2BA furnished beach
cottage condominium. 110A Oak Ave: Surprising
2BR/2BA furnished beach cottage condominium. Use
as a vacation home, own as an investment, onsite
management, exceptional income and rental history.
For more information, call (800) 262-3050. Auction
World USA Inc., licensed real estate broker.


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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.
MOUNTAIN PROPERTY! Interested in buying prop-
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Call Active Realty today at (800) 979-5556, or visit
our Web,site at www.ActiveRealtyNC.com.
N.C. MOUNTAIN PROPERTY for Less! Breathtak-
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LAKEFRONT AND LAKEVIEW properties nestled
in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine
Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at (423) 626-5820,
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WATERFRONT LAND SALE! Three acres dockable
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COASTAL GEORGIA land for sale by owner. Pri-
vate golf community designed by Fred Couples/
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Simons Island. $119,900. Call (315) 529-1277.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. AREA homesites. Sneak pre-
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mountain views. Riverwalk, custom lodge, nature
trails. Call (866) 292-5762.
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NEW! ALABAMA WATERFRONT two hours to
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incredible moss-draped hardwoods. Planned club-
house, docks, & more. 1/2 to 3 acres from the
$50s. Minutes to historic Eufaula. Call owner (866)
882-1107.
TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY LAKEFRONT Private
lakefront or view retreats. Rolling hills, mild cli-
mate. One to over 40-acre sites from $40K. On
the border 90 minutes to Nashville. Phase II selling
now! Owner (866) 339-4966.
TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE Lakeside
1/2- to 5-acre homesites nestled around a scenic
lake. Direct lake access, boat ramp, pavilion and
more. Gated, near Chattanooga. Ready for your
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VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS, five acres with frontage
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fishing, canoeing, good access, near New River
Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner (866) 789-8535.
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FLORIDA LAND BARGAINS. Opportunities to own
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LARGE MOUNTAIN LAND Bargains: High eleva-
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to 350 acres. Sweeping mountain views, streams.
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MURPHY, N.C., AAH cool summers, mild winters,
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UPSTATE SACRIFICE 20 acres. Was $39,900, now
$29,900. Nice Adirondack woodland! Walk to public
land! EZ access to major lakes and rivers! Building
site guaranteed! Town road, terms available, won't
last! (800) 890-7927.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO Private 74-acre ranch
$129,990. Mountain views, trees, rolling hills, pas-
tureland, wildlife, borders Bureau of Land Manage-
ment. Picturesque homesite at 6,700-foot eleva-
tion. Horseback riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family
ranch, electricity, 100 percent financing. NALC
(866) 365-2825.
GEORGIA BLAIRSVILLE in the north Georgia
mountains. Land, homes, commercial and invest-
ment. "Everything we touch turns to sold." Jane
Baer Realty, (706) 745-2261, (800) 820-7829.
www.janebaerrealty.com, janebaer@alltel.net.
BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000!
1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Repos, REO, etc.
These homes must sell! For listings, call
(800),425-1620, ext.4237.
COOL NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN air, views
and streams. Homes, cabins and acreage. Free
brochure: (800)642-5333. Realty of Murphy, 317
Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906.
www.realtyofmurphy.com.
NORTH GEORGIA GATED mountain community.
New homes close to Infrastructure. One hour north
of Atlanta. Golf, tennis, lake, pools. For more info:
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VILLAS AT OAK BEND Maintenance-free living, these 3BR/2BA OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Financing with $10.000
villas offer over 1,600 sf of carefree living space. Brand new down hfr great nrirlhw es nome. Beauiliul 3BR/2BA very operi
construction, manyupgrades.Juststepsto heatedcommunity Iloor plan. wlin remroeled Kiichen. large deck lor entertaining
pool. Monthly maintenance of only $89. $244,900. Call Keith ipns to large Dackyara.Trns house Iacis noirnng i348.500
Shell at 941-713-1305. Call Anne Huber 3 941-713-9835
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WOW! REMARKABLE 2BR/2BA one-car garage villa located in
ihe most sought aher area of Perico Bay Club Thi" updaled unit
ofers one ot ihe best views in he area with all the amenities
Just minnles 10 the Gull beaches and some ol hie nest waler
activities the Gull coast nas to oHer. Call Jeff Prater a (9411)
778-7i77 or (9411 773-8227


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PALMA SOLA SHORES Looking for a great place 1o call home.
This unit orters 2BR / 2BA near Palma Sola Bay. Club house and
pool are jusl 3 lew amenities to mention 55 plus community
Call Jelt for delals (941) 778-7777.


VINTAGE BUNGALOW IN N.W. Absolutely charming this
2BR home nas alln he brlli and whistles, hardwood llooring,
two tireplaces, multiple French doors, gourmet tkirhen. crowr
molding inroughoul, privacy fenced rear ourtyard Amustsee
$299 000 Call Jonathan Wrighl al 941-301 -9992


GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Tnis wesiside rriplex
wilh a pool, one unit cOmplelely seperale Irom Ihe other two
pertecil ir owner occupied or mother-in-law. Localed near
MCC and IMG. Triple income off ot your inve imenr. $395.000
Call Scott Barr al 941-798-9191

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VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE Ideally located on a quiet BEST OF BOTH SHORESI Within steps of the powder sand
street. Within steps ol the sandy beaches of the Gulf beaches ol the Bay & Bean Poin. Soaring cypress ceilings &
Relay and enloy the sparkling view of the water. Potential celeslory windows abound for an open airy essence Profes-
galore for the creative buyer Build up for a spectacular sional remodel with Travertine floors, wood cabinels, granite
vista of the turquoise sea. Plenty ol room to add a pool countertops, SS appliances and Planlaion shutters. Elevated
for a tranquil private escape. $799,000 Call Liz Codola al sun deck for spectacular sunset views. $849,000. Call Liz
(941) 812-3455. Codola at (941)812-3455


CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE! Across Irom the sparkling
whalers of Ine Gull ol Me.ico rests this enchaning beach
collage. Light and bright living area with wrap around
windows and Melican lile. Add a pool with tropical
landscaping lor a peaceful garden oasis. Located amongst
multi-million dollar homes. Build up for unobstructed water
views $729,000 Call Li: Codola at (941) 812-3455.


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WESTBAY POINT MOORINGS Beautiful turnkey
furnished 2BR/2BA canalfront .- Best buy!
$415,900.
HAWTHORN PARK Perfect and spacious 4BR/3BA
poo1orne just waiting for you. $605,900.
VILLAGE GREEN VILLAS
) .a 2BR/2BA close to shopping
S I and doctors. From $255,900
S to $305,000
VILLAGE GREEN HOME -
Immaculate 2BR/2BA home -
Spriced to sell. $260,000
l*J .Denise Langlois
(941) 751-1155. (800) 448-6325


REALTORS
ISLAND HOME- REDUCED 3BR/2.5BA with fireplace. Corner lot
on canal with new dock and caged pool. New kitchen cabinets and
granite countertops. New metal roof. $699,000. Call Carleen Weise,
Realtor, (941)224-6521 evenings.
KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA single family on deep large canal. Kitchen
updated. Large caged pool, great dock, boat lift. Turnkey furnished.
$1,100.000. Call Michel Cerene, Broker, (941)545-9591 or Mike
Carleton, Realtor, (941)737-0915 evenings.
CANAL FRONT -.3BR/3BA home in Anna Maria with new guest
quarters. Updated electric, new AC/heat, updated kitchen, vaulted
ceiling. Sailboat water, no bridges to Bay. Turnkey furnished.
$819,000. Call Lori Guerin, Realtor, (941)773-3415 or Carmen
Pedota, Realtor, (941)284-2598.
ISLAND DUPLEX Large elevated half duplex on lake. Walking
distance to beach. Room for pool. Excellent tenant. Great for inves-
tors $359,900. Call Michel Cerene, Broker, (941)545-9591 or Mike
Carleton, Realtor, (941)737-0915 evenings.
KEY ROYALE This outstanding 3BR/3BA canal-front home has
been renovated, updated, and added on. Extensive pavers, brick
walk and patios, new barrel roof 2004, 75-foot seawall, 50-foot dock
with 13,000 Ib boatlift. This home is lovely inside and out. A 27-foot
Sport Craft with twin 150's will stay with full price offer. Offered at
$1,650,000. Call Zee Catanese, Realtor (941)742-0148 evenings.
5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217
Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770
1-800-741-3772 info@smithrealtors.com
Web site: www.smithrealtors.com


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BEACH COTTAGE ComrrplPlly recone
InSide! 1BR 1BA [rrinkey lurnished.
waSher.'dryer. can I beat rne prii
rigr, across ir)om ne reach!
5,299.0.00


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AT AN ISLAND PLACE REALTY

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GREAT LOCATION five minutes to the beach.
55-plus park. Triple wide. Fully furnished. $105,000.


CORTEZ VILLAGE Adorable cottage located in historic
fishing village. Hardwood floors. Large garage/workshop.
Rarely available... don't delay. $255,000.


OLD BRIDGE VILLAGE The view doesn't get any
better from this condo. Overlooks entire bay. 3BR/3BA
turnkey furnished. Elevator and upgrades galore.


BAYFRONT Large 2BR/2BA house with new tile floors
throughout, plus great mother-in-law apartment. New
dock on deep sailboat water. Great view. $1,275,000.


WESTBAY COVE SOUTH Direct bayfront 2BR/2BA
end unit with exceptional views. Only twenty units in
complex. Heated pool and tennis. $535,000.
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KEY ROYALE Lowest price on Key. Beautifully.
furnished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and
down canal with boat slip. Tastefully landscaped.
View of bay.


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BUILDING LOT CLEARED AND READY TO GO
One block to the beach. Walk to the best restaurants.
$289,000.


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ANNA MARIA
ISLAND


SuiiiCoast
REAL ESTATE LLC
OLD FLORIDA NEAR BEACH
3BR/1.5BA Old Florida Cracker cottage and studio
apartment. West of Gulf Drive, in Anna Maria City. Just
steps to gorgeous beach. $949,9000.
ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT HOME
4BR/3BA. Miles of beautiful walking beach. Gulf side
deck and gazebo. Riparian rights. -View of Gulf, bay,
Egmont Key and Skyway bridge. $2,250,000.
KEY ROYALE BAYFRONT
3BR/2.5BA home with 122-foot panoramic water view.
Split plan, breakfast bar, foyer entry, room for pool,
88-foot private dock. $2,500,000.

CLOSE TO BEACH, LARGE LOT HOLMES BEACH
4BR/2BA elevated house, just steps to gorgeous beach.
Furnished, breakfast bar, eat-in kitchen. Seller may
finance! $1,450,000.
CONTEMPORARY ANNA MARIA HOME
4BR/2BA, turnkey-furnished. Open plan, vaulted ceiling,
breakfast bar, eat-in kitchen. Bamboo flooring, elevator.
Near beach. Four-car garage. $1,350,000.
HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT
3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard
with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct
access to bay. $849,900.
BAY PALMS WITH HEATED POOL
3/4BR/2BA canalfront home with dock and boat lift.
Beautifully updated, ceramic tile, gourmet kitchen/granite
counters, heated pool and Jacuzzi. $1,179,000.
PERIWINKLE COTTAGE
2BR charmer, dose to beach! Great income producer with
view of Gulf! Italian tile, fireplace, furnished. Patio with
pavers. $649,900.
GULFFRONT WATER'S EDGE
2BR/2A Gulffront condo. Turnkey furnished. Updated.
ceramic tile. Excellent mid-Island location. Pool, secured
lobby, under-building parking. $995,000.
HOLMES BEACH GULF PLACE CONDO
3BR/2BA nicely furnished first floor unit. Just steps to
heated pool. View of beach, tennis, great rental, on-site
manager. Ceramic tile. $995,000.
KEY ROYALE'S NORTH POINT HARBOUR
2BR/2BA waterfront home. New seawall, 20,0001b boat
lift. Community heated pool, tennis. Island's finest resi-
dential area. $989,500.
GULF PLACE CONDO
3BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished condo. Views of Gulf.
Tennis, heated pool, beautiful beach. Excellent rental with
liberal rental policy. $995,000.
PERICO ISLAND CONDO
2BR/2BA. Turnkey furnished. Close to Island beaches..
Heated pool, tennis, clubhouse/fitness room. Carport.
Short drive to shopping and restaurants. $349,900.
GULFFRONT HOLMES BEACH CONDO
1BR/1.5BA Seaside Beach House condo. Turnkey fur-
nished. Sautillo tile. Gorgeous view of the Gulf. Beautiful
beach. Excellent rental. $799,900.
WONDERFUL WESTBAY COVE
2BR/2BA condo. Bright corner unit. Close to pool.
Ceramic tile, shutters, glass enclosed lanai. Near bank,
doctors, shopping and restaurants. $359,900
WIDEST POINT ON BIMINI BAY
Seduded 4BR/3BA, 250 feet of waterfront. Custom
kitchen, ceramic tile. Master suite with fireplace and Jacuzzi.
Heated pool, lush landscaping, two docks, davits, sprinklers,
well, oversized two-car garage. $1,790,000.
FABULOUS GULFFRONT OCEANA CONDO
3BR/2BA, turnkey-furnished condo on beautiful walking
beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, walk-in dosets, elevator.
Small pet. $1,999,000.
SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO
2BR/2BA Turnkey furnished corner unit. Gulf view.
Secured entry, pool, tennis: Beautiful white sand beach.
Close to shopping and restaurants. $729,900.
TRADEWINDS RESORT
1BR/1BA Turnkey-furnished villa. Heated pool, steps to
deeded white sandy beach access. Rental program in place
on-site manager. Small pet. $349,900.
NORTH POINT HARBOUR- KEYROYALE
4BR/3BA waterfront home. Auto-clean lap pool, hot tub
and waterfall New seawall and dock. Five-car garage.
$872,500.
ANNUAL RENTALS
From $700 / month
SEASONAL RENTALS
Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month

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BUY A HOME FOR YOUR BOAT Spec- DIRECT GULF FRONT! Enjoy sunset views UPDATED LONGBOAT CONDO Spectac. MARINERS COVE Direct Bayfront, top floor, FORTHEBOATING ENTHUSIAST Updaled
lacular home on Sarasota Bay w/deep Irom screened lanai that also overlooks ular sunsets from ih;s updated 2BR/2BA 3BR/2BA, 2,000 sl, gated community, two 2BR/2BA canal home in Coral Snores
water boat dockage. Ullimale upgrades pool. Unit has never been rented. Turnkey Gult-view condo Open Iloor planwith 1.640 pools, tennis, elevator, projected deep water has wide view, 105 teet of seawall, dock
througnout,lovely landscaping and tropical furnished. 2BR/2BA and laundry Karen Day sI of living area. All the extras Curl Bell 35'boat slip. Dave Moynihan (941)778-2246 with 10,000 Ib lift and davits. Lanai, min-
touches. Peter Mancuso/TheGreiner Group t941)778-2246 #515942. $889,000. (941)761-3100 #524252. $769,000. #525552. $749,500. uies to Gulf beaches. Jane Tinswornh
(941)794-2246 4525639. $999.900 (941)761-3100 f525061. $699,900.


SAN REMO SHORES Enjoy waterfront PORTOBELLO GULF TO BAY Longboat
living with an awesome view of Palma Sola Key updated, ground-floor condo has many
Bay. 3BR/2BA, neat as a .pin Dredging extras faux paint, lurnlshed, granite, wet
in near future. Comes with dock. Can be bar. dock, pool, tennis and much more. Joe
sold furnished Lisa Anthony (941 727-2800 Corbo (941)778-2246 #523198 $599,000.
#523506. $625,000.


TRADEWINDS CONDO Old Florida charm
with everything newly Deeded beach,iresh-
water heated pool, fishing dock. Liberal use
and rental policy. Becky Smith or Elfi Slar-
rett (941)778-2246 #527376. $399,900.


CANAL FRONT HOME Opportunity to own FULL VIEW ISLAND CONDO St by the PERICO BAY CLUB Beaulifully maintained
In desirable community of Coral Shores pool or walk across the street to the Gulf and furnished 2BR:2BA villa in gated
East. Freshwater canal, new dock and 2BR/2BA with tennis court and exercise community two miles to Gulf beaches
seawall in the works Peter Feuerslein room, lurnkey furnished. James R Zofl Move in and slart to enjoy. Katny Tobin
(941)778-2246 #519417. $495,000. 1941)778-2246 #526935. $469,000. 19411778-2246 #524318. $425,000.


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RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available BEAUTIFUL VIZCAYA 2BR/2BA plus den PALMA SOLA SHORES Priced to sell, GATED COMMUNITY This unit includes
several 1 or 2BR units. Bayfront pool side over 2,000 sl Hibiscus model, open 2BR/2BA well located needs cosmetic a GARAGE' Large 2BR/1BA floor plan
and olher views. Some updated, phone living/dining room eal-in-kitchen, new roof lix. TLC, updated appliances view ol with 9-loot ceilings, screened balcony, pool.
lor details On-site rentals. (941)778-2246. 2005, very private selling. Joan Smith Ihe bay pool, shuttle board and lovely tennis, beautiful grounds Becky Smith
Priced $349,000-494'.000. (9411761-3100 #527088 $349,900 park. Jo Warren 1941)778-2246 523343. & EliI Starret 19411778-2246 #527721
$154.900 $209000


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