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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map inside, page 10-A. Anna Maria Thie Islan er Yer out! Page 4-B slssasig~iI!8? "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org 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 I."... A 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 for several hours. The soul of Europe i the h r of A ii Maria Islan al Cuisine lass Wine ers & Ales rs nOW taking Other's Day RE-DISCOVER J~-r~Ef~.2. waterFotA 49in1 OU- H: : '" 'it\ Come Thursday to check out our newest dinner - special! JAZZ! with the Herb Harris Jazz Trio performing. We're serving live jazz for dinner Thursday, amid your favorite offerings ... Happyhour at the bar 5-6:30 nightly 2 forfl wine/beer Open nightly for dinner Sunday breakfast/brunch 8-1:30 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach 941.778.5320 www.oohlalabistro.org ~ Ao~sd Js~ud.941-778-1510 NabI Of Aiam v*fomf Thrcky PW 10 03 u-4:30pm Dinne: Sun.ThurA gpim F~a;Iri & Sat'4:3Opm-10pm WIN *du '''~,, A W O rctrbmm: _Wnt~ o-C ms.. N-:,-. :..i _. .: : '.. : . Illlp& ,- 0 mm TkiHIE ISLANDER N MAY 3, 2006 A-3 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 -i 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. ~I_~__ * : .'. u~E~-' 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. Thank her for all the things she didn't have to do.... Mother's Day May 14 Island Florist... 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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." ylu- v: f" -: ?- *'. ! KF *4 "" -l -" 1 FREE HOME DE.4EAl IpHE ISAN t fA MARIlA'T i CALL 778-7978 ai Sorry, we cannot deliver single copies to condominium units or mobile homes. 'Go, Chips,' for Shack compromise . ....-... . 2.. 1 f? r i 3. 6-A N MAY 3, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER 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. The Islander MAY 3, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 26 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Don Maloney David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Brannon, connie@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org .V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islanderorg) Single copies free.'Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. -@1992-2006 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 I ( ~ ( :^trs. . **%^jfcy:~:: ~ tqo T -rF iw))pt5 rcl r N oottvti GANVI T~t 5 r i saw as IMAZE6E v2L&.,,w AckM t sl vrAE SVA*Wl 1-.i ilAIMM-a ia-, -'C By Eqan Oilnion 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- ng the talented staff and students who will lead and i S r n 1, o f b b o p P te C e o tl si ti a f( w ir tc e in to E in leave this educational haven to make their mark in our community and the world beyond! What will the next 50 years bring? Kathy Hayes, AME principal 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. Lt. Dale Stephenson, Holmes Beach Police Depart- SLICK ~fisQ- ~oQ` F By Eflan SLngwagy, you slice it... 4 it's Va3nloney! By former Holmes Beach Ciiy 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. Once again, a reminder from Rotten Ralph about the parking at his restaurant if All four wheels should remain f No car shall park on the docks. - Please use your parking brake. Pitchers of Budi & -Lit Miller Lite OY Only $7 ' ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING 902 S. 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Mimosa Bloody Mary tequila Sunrise Screwdriver 2 for $6 8-A M MAY 3, 2000 U THE ISLANDER 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. May 3. FATS(CAT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Stain & Odor Control Tile and Grout Color, Cleaning and Stain Control! 778-2882 or 387-0607 www.FatCatCarpetCleaning:com LARRY & NANCY HOUSE, OWNERS i N ..- DtOORS^ a : -_. ,- - Exclusive Distributor Weatherside LLC Based in Holmes Beach FREE COURTEOUS ESTIMATES 941-730-5045 IU #CBCE 12;".:1 4 0- Honored for Efforts Sa. Holmes Beach SPolice Officer S Mike Pilato, right, was honored by n othe city commis- sion, mayor and HBPD Chief Jay Romine last week for his efforts to save the lives of the two young men who were in So i n the Anna Maria Island Bridge 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- cussed again at a future commission worksession. 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Space is limited so don't delay. .,l, I E.sr Ias r D)ti',e Holmes Beach 778-0722 Patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination, to treatment. 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 Island I1layers OPEN AUDITIONS . nartet 2 Men 2 Women (60-80) Sunday May 7, 7:30 PM (Run date Oct. 12-22) Gareth Gibbs, Director 721-0896 Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria Mature drivers, it's our policy to save you money. -hen you insure your car with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we'll save you money! Statistics show that mature drivers experience fewer, less-costly accidents, allowing us to pass the savings on to you. / i Contact us today, and let us earn your loy)alry through our quality 2 . service and:producs at "No Problem" prices. Jim 1lxon Insurance Inc. 5-412 Marina Dr.* Island Shopping Cenier, Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 jim.mixon2@verizon.net 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. .A;. 'Bad day boating? S Imagine how bad you'dfeel after a great day on the water when your car sinks at the boat ramp. It happened S "- Friday at approxi- ,a ; .,"-..mately 5:30p.m. to S' --- Thorsten and Paul Huelquist ofBra- denton at the King- --.. fish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach when their Dodge Car- avan went under water No one was injured, unless you i N account for pride. 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PALMETTO 722-9916 Original location in the Bradenton Outlet Mall 773-1204 6605 Manatee Ave. W. Mention this ad, get 10% off I Island Ilayers PRESENTS MIXED EMOTIONS A warm and witty study of how a relationship can change suddenly from friendship to something else, May 18-28 Evenings 8pm Matinees May 21 and 28 2pm BOX OFFICE OPENS MAY 8 778-5755 B Open 9am-lpm daily, except Sunday I SIsland Players Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria ORECK VACUUM ALL-3 PIECES FREE 13 FOR2999, _.; FOR FULL 3-YEAR WARRANTY! I -, $199 VALUE I FREE' . 8 Attachments 1 m i Weighs 8 Ibs. Strong enough to pick april vedcr id Hotel Strength up a 16 lb. bowling ball. REPAIRS 7 DAYS A WEEK 0W C vcusoSast Hour: M n.-ri. 106, St.,10-, Sn.,12- I Gumbo Limbo 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 Bradenton Beach planting Yvette Little, Rose Quin-Bare and Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie gathered at Herb Dolan Park to plant a Spanish stopper tree in honor of Arbor Day. The 9 a.m. celebration drew one pass- erby who refrainedfrom joining the group picture. Little and Quin-Bare repre- sented Keep Man- atee Beautiful. Toil and soil Anna Maria City public works staff members Gary Thorpe and Brent Thompson lower a southern red cedar into the gr iund during q the city's Arbor Day. celebration. The tree, donated by Turner Tree & Landscapes, is drought and salt tolerant, provides food for birds and butterflies, and will eventually provide a nice shade canopy. The tree was planted near the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. Also pictured are Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn, with shovel in hand, Rose Quin-Bare of Keep Manatee Beautiful and city volunteer Mike Miller. * I I I I - --- - - - -- I Foundation day Contractor John Fara and Rhea Chiles are finally at work at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in Anna Maria, transform ing a former eatery into offices for the Lawton Chiles Foun- dation. They poured some of the new foundation last week and, in honor of the occasion, installed a souvenir from the late Governor Lawton Chiles administration. Islander Photos: Fay Boyd THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 3, 2006 U A-13 Ou+tdooi Kitchenv Model N,\ow Available Chaccoal 0 Gas Giills Smokers infrared Grills "S: SrP e 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach L STORE 779-9594 (S&S Plaza, next to post office) SUPDATE your look! Ka Thibaut Master Stylist & Color SCall (941) 713-7223 or (941) 792-4999 SLooks Salon (next to Albertson's) S455 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton tI~ Chiles building under renovation finally 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 Katrina Kaiser will speak and host a fashion show at an Island Baptist Church women's ministry brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Details are available at 778-0719. CITIZEN Watches 40% OFF Including: Eco-Drive Calibre ,..- Mickey Mouse S Collection S *. 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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. An anonymous foundation will make a donation in AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL PASTOR .^ STEPHEN KING ii4 Sunday 9:30am 779-1912 www.harveymemorial.org 300 CHURCH AVE. BRADENTON BEACH 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF BRIDGE ST. CLOCK TOWER ^ ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND IT'S MIKE NORMAN Why Should You Work With Mike? Because he has more than 30 tiasi5 experience sell- ing on Anna Maria Island, a terrific team backing him up, and lots ot contacts. Past periloi romance mnay not be the only measure of success, but can .ouL think of anything more reassuring to: go by' BuI.'ring or selling. Mike Norman Realty, Inc 941-778-6696 800-367-1617 www.mikenormanrealty.com each donor's name, $100 to the charity of your choice: Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria Island Privateers, West Manatee Fire & Rescue Vol- unteers, and Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education of Anna Maria Island. A blood donor must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and have not donated during the previous eight weeks. Now, about that personality analysis. A Japanese institute that does research on blood types says there are personality traits that seem to match up with cer- tain blood types. It's hard to know if the Japanese are kidding, but what more interesting topic is there than yourself? Here's their take, by type: Type O -You want to be a leader and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you reach your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passion- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA INVESTIGATION Our firm is investigating an accident that occurred on Via de Luna in the early morning hours of August 4, 2002. The accident involved a pedestrian who was struck by a cement truck. If you have any information about this accident, please contact us: 850 444 4402 Kerrigan Estess Rankin McLeod & Thompson, LLP ATTORNEYS AT L'AW 400 E. Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. ate, self-confident, eloquent, romantic and nostalgic. Your weaknesses include vanity, jealousy and a ten- dency to be too competitive. Type A You like harmony, peace and organiza- tion. You are a team player and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. You are also very fashionable. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and inability to relax. Type B You're a rugged individualist who's straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative, flexible, a self-starter, you adapt easily to any situation. You are honest, passionate, a strong public speaker. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness. If you don't know your blood type, you will find out before you're done giving at the bloodmobile. For more information about the blood drive, call 746-7195. = land Bapti t Church 8605 Gulf Dr Anna Maria Our Children's Ministry Present.s: Dinner & Movie FRI. MAY 12 6pm Dinner, 7pm parent moi'ie "Abstiner.e .-aJsntiage" "I may have made a jdiierent choice. but I didn't kncw No'od told me" What YOUdon'r knn n.l/ hur THEAlf 7pm.Grades '- chlren'., me- i (A major movie ne ly re lejsed on D'D) Preschool provided for potty trra.ned children RSVP by Tuesda.. A3.% 9 A.ll fr'e Call Suan. 778-0719 F.I.ELD.5. John 4+35 Fiountation, faith, fellowship Identity Excellent & everlasting Love Direction Security RemwMsom 51W mamdatorff * Overwhelmed by the medical world? * Feel lost by tests, procedures, etc? * Have more questions than answers? The Information Nurse is a unique service that helps guide you through the medical maze. We will explain tests, procedures, and treatments in terms you will understand. We can help remove some of the fears and concerns by letting you know what to expect and when. We can meet you at the hospital, rehab, ALF, home or wherever is best. Mihe aren.m 0L 4181-75 Gareth Gibbs. - .. THE ISLANDER B MAY 3, 2006 0 A-15 0000000 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. -Improve the Quality of Your Life SCarol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych S' CERTIFIED COUNSELOR AND LIFE COACH 941-794-1492 j Perico Island Bradenton N *A-- - Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as$20 Call Nancy 778-7978 The Islander www.islander.org Smoking Cessation Weight Loss Pain Control Stress Management Anxiety Goal Achievement Meditation 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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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. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty ofAnna Maria, can be reached at (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2006. Correct the vet The photo that appeared in the World War II vet- eran story in the April 26 issue of The Islander that showed Holmes Beach resident Ken Stabeck in uni- form at the time of the war was incorrect. The photo is actually that of WWII veteran Walter Stewart of Holmes Beach, whose story will appear in.the May 10 issue. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. 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Presswood Employment Law 1806 Manatee Ave. W, Bradentcp FL 34205, 749-6433 www.presswooalaw.com 16-A M MAY 3, 2006 T THE ISLANDER 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 in the,1980s. G~oball! in fact, we're global times 1,400 plus! More than 1,400 PAID sub- scribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United States. We go to Alaska, SEngland, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and. nearly all points in between. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on SAnna-Maria Island,". The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org 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. 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 Grandma and Grandpa Skinny opened . the Mid-Island Drive Inn in 1952. Grandma turned 89 years young on April 30th Love you Grandma, Happy Birthday!! MID-ISLAND POUNDER ~ OUR NEW BURGER TIY ONE STARTING 5/2/06 Sarasota County warrant. 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. Best Beer Mexican Specials Cuisine all Day 4832 Cortez Rd W 798-6900 (Across from Oakmont Cinemas) a.p. BeLL fisH compaNy ic. ^ .'. .- - Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY-., See you at our docks! 941-794-1249 AOO00 124th St. W. Cortez, Florid ari( Volunteers bag five 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. Anna Maria Elementary School menu -" Monday, May 8 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- tive Play at 778-2210. The school is located at 302 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. AND THElES .VIEW FOR ISLAND DINING .aaa ..' sigsi'-'sgg-a a f/ Bizzy Bees Day Care to offer VPK 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. SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast WE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, MAY 4 RE-OPEN TUESDAY, MAY 9 Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork knuckles with bread dumplings and sauerkraut) Please call for reservations 778-1320 Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach Fly' S Italian Americ; B Restaurant & Dinner Show Wed.May3 . Put on your dancing shoes and join us for ( L "Ellsworth & Company" { 7J' Dinner and Dance only $19.95 IAAk** A*A)kA*A****A*RkRA AA*A*AAAAA lA X Thursday May 4 Join us for a walk down memory lane "Fifties Review" Dinner & Show only $24.95 AA**)AAAAA**A (AAAAAA**A* A AA* A Fri. May 5 Sat. May 6 "Branson to Vegas" The Brian Brenner Show S It's a little bit country...a little bit Rock & Roll Limited Engagement *Dinner & Show only $24.95 Every Tesday All You Can Eat Pasta $595 per person with the purchase of a beverage. Do you have any special talent? Tony is holding Open Auditions for Talent every Tuesday night from 7-10pm. Call 751- 4800 for details Q6713 14th St. W. (US 41) Brade n Call for reservations: (941) 751 0 www.ton s-italian.com W*Ii W 4.- --~ 4',... :1k Rotary to hear of Academy 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. Details may be obtained by calling 778-8444. DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE Coupon Good May 3-9, 2006 Kahula MANATEE COUNTY'S Smirnoff Vodka $ 1 IR#1 INDEPEDANT I 1 9975 1899 LTR BEVERAGE DEALER 1 L RS - LA'l .VARE--Z 10THOT ANINULL CINCO DIF 0AYO FIESTA Friday May 5 4-1 Opm EjB iC(OilTIIS ATrTiC 'Ldr-(iCAN FOOt Prizes Dancing Beer Specials Musical Chairs Sor Live Music! JALAPENO -EATING CONTEST. 1431 8th Ave. W.* Palmetto* 729-2232 Capalbo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $4.99t *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $6.29 Dinner buffet includes pizza, soup and salad bar! 792-5300 10519 Cortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday noon-9 Basket for mom? Laura Keegan, "Pirates of Anna Maria" Spring Fling 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 this year's event, 15 special baskets will be offered because Mother's Day is the day after the event. A limited number of tickets priced at $35 each are still available for the May 13 "pirate" affair to be held at St. Bernard Catho- lic Church. Complimentary babysitting is available at the School of Constructive Play and pre-registration is required. Islander Photo: Courtesy ofElyn Hart -- -- - ~- -- - -~ -----~-- - - THE ISLANDER U MAY 3, 2006 N A-19 '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. I -?"'^^m Y:"-*^1^g giaB ^"*Y?-:l-- Fresh from the garden Former Anna Maria Garden Club President.Priscilla Seewald installed new officers at the club's annual "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 contract to widen and rebuild the road, installing a left- turn lane down the middle. 'hew n Re y ur nift 5-6:'8O ct tte wine nor, on& livejazz on tt~ursa ~/ BLUE CRAB FEAST /lCRABBERC\ ^ fle ctaei? 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HAPPY HOUR LUNCH SPECIAL SUNSET SPECIALS 4PM-6PM 11:30AM-3:30PM 3:30PM-6PM HOURS 11:30AM 9:30PM DAILY PHONE 383-1748 % I 20-AU MAY 3, 2006 N THE ISLANDER qm 4 I I "Copyrighted Materia * SyndicatedCon Available from Commercial N ,I providers" I -Voeted Toest 7 Years Iice 139ow1 I. cPrea y Caramel, Hot Fudge, utter-r0asted ?eemcs, Dd -whip cream and a cherry! SFE eetCUAneS FROZEN CUSTARD & EATERY 2881 Clark Road Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 929-7322 AND 4500 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 750-6771 IL .j ~T~J1~ -fn p -furd~e S-urxbef T~nlba Casto-rJ stopped -vv'ttb THE ISLANDER E MAY 3, 2006 0 B-1 Ssla Annan Mariea e Island 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 Crowton. Jr- 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. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan 2-B E MAY 3, 2006 U THE ISLANDER 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, in"1'iiiC T" i 1 111 -iiiI n nr ii~ Cerflfied Full Autormoti'e Repoii . 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 779-0487 S-[at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] ,- By Paul Roav^ - 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 (e.g., due to bayside filling) may cause a change from UNCE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CARB! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED 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. Charter Boat Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723- 1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed THE ISLANDER M MAY 3, 2006 B-3 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- gible to fish. Bait, hooks and sinkers are provided for fishing, but no tackle boxes are allowed on the pier, and all fishing must be done with the bait provided. All youthful fishers must be accompanied by an adult. There will be prizes awarded in various age groups. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and fishing starts at 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 Charters also said fishing was hot last week, with kingfish action providing "a strong bite, with limit catches most days and the fish going to 25 pounds." He's also catching lots of gag and red grouper and man- grove snapper, yellowtail, triggerfish, amberjack to 50 pounds, barracuda and sharks. He's fishing from the beach to about 30 miles out in the Gulf, with both live bait and artificial. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of That's a snook Bobbi Deiffenbach caught this 40-inch-long snook while boat "Miss Clancy." Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez claimed "top notch fishing action this week. Gary and Mary Shugart from 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 snook action with a number of fish up to 30 inches." Capt. Zach said he took Alan Schram from Greensboro,. -N.C., and another fisher "walloped the snook and red- fish on two separate trips over the week. Schram boated around 20-25 snook on both trips, ranging in size up to 30 inches, and a number of redfish to 32 inches." He added that the new moon tides were a big factor in the great action, Spanish sardines were the bait of choice, and both the reds and the snook were "eating up the scaly offerings like candy." SOn my boat Magic, we caught redfish to 26 inches, a few trout to 20 inches, lots of small snook and a few keeper-flounder. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a fishing DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Painting Cleaning Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured fishing with Capt. Ryan Hackney aboard the charter- report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on\the catch and a name and phone number-for more informa- tion. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper _nno (_rio rin slon -_i.es Sorio 2;s/or O8~ e Moon Dale FQ Mai\ 4 NMj, I MN, I' AM HIGH AM PM LOW 1 ij I 4 37 0-4 I"6 '' 2 Crn~z Hip TOae- 'rnnole: iaiEr i 1 CIrtSi3 Iler FISH TALES WELCOME We'd loveto hearyour fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. The Islander ( FISHING LICENSE LIVE & FROZEN BAIT I TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS PENN*SHIMANO*ST. CROIX _Everythlng You Need for Florida Fishingj 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) 3 U D iUcoUm- V--- CHARTER BOAT JAN MAREI CAPT MZKE*S CHARTERS 11 akip/e -7 -1 1 Li 4-B U MAY 3, 2006 T THE ISLANDER 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 i_ _I I I 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- Pn Prudential Palms Realty Michielle Musto Realtor Fine Homes Specialist 941 -809-3714 www.michellemusto.com P sidenf's Circle Reciplant PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON e: .''--:2;. 920 Waterside Lone: Lakefront villo,2BR/2BA, 1,132 sf, breathtaking -: sunsets, turnkey fur. i.i "nished. $399,000. --. 827 Waterside Lane: O- Villa, 22B BA, 1,069 sf, "new furnishings, remod- eled from top to bottom. S439,000. ........ & '7 lie ~. ~~ 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. $415,000 BEAUTIFUL NORTH ANNA MARIA One of five original fishing . cottages on one lot, all from r e the 1930s. This cottage has REAL ESTATE been restored to original pine OF ANNA MARA floors and is nicely turnkey furnished. Peeks of Tampa 941778-0455 Bay from the garden. 94 778-0455 Maureen Dahms 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Owner/Agent, Cell www.greenreal.com (941) 730-0587 rc: rb. : r r The best news anywhere... I~i c - - -- - 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. A ARIA CANAL-FRONT -1 ,.. 4 10 Tranquility and gracious living abound in this unique home. 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 S or Jesse Brisson 713-4755 KGulf-Bay Realty 6-B E MAY 3, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER 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. 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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. COLE'".""#I BANueR 0 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. Pam Dial, PA (941) 704-4962 f~^>m^ iT^ '^ Boat... .; 11 .:: sr~~~t~ 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. L STAN-UN I D 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 S A E AbPOPULAR NORTH S- BEACH VILLAGE with ,, Aga _a its unique park-like setting illlIIIand open airy floor plan. S Two-car attached garage. with large utility room.Two decks, plus nice screened .',',1111 porc. Unit #52 turnkey furnished. Offered at ,-e a ..i $645,000. MLS# 516601. www.flrealtour.com/ S110905625/vtour/index.html 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. Smuggler's Landing 2BR.'2BA water- Smuggler's Landing 2BR/2BA Remjod rIro rinondO wtlhrden AlmIos 1600 1 wlrh led unal win gvlas, enclosed lanajl Or- O-luooldeep-iwaiertl i tjlilp VjauPled el- looking your 40-1Oilo deep-ijwler ndal wings, buill-ins and wel-trar 1699.000 slip 589 000 Mariner's Cove- Elfgani liownci home winr Mariner's Cove 2BR,2BA 1800+ sI deded 24-l01oil ti slip 4BR,'38A wih i.iver ,:ondo in ec( elusive Mariner' Cuve Deelea 2 700 'S 01 living space Jutl iomplleed in tioal slip rn dleep-waer ca3nl ropins Dec 2001 and is like brand new $899 500 diecily ino he lnirjcostal. $675,000 Harbour Landings Estates Appro. li3 Riverview Blvd Ne er hunme in Riverrvew 3cre on'deep-waler riJnl in tlh r.ite ction dil rCL Over 3j -00 I ,nin 4BR; j 5BA and LI Harbour Lnding5 Lcl :nii wi1n JO0-1ol Pc,:l Alrrmg hlne ,:re 1ll10 Wolr n: Bjr'ou bo0t ?lip on prolite[?d baj;lin 1 7'9,00 W An nefrer du, ni d iiI 1 -.1 75 000 O0er 20 years experience specializing in naterlront & boating properties www.floridamoves.com/pamela.dialpa pamela.dial@floridamovescom. , I.SANDCASTLE CONDOS Gulf front., 3bd2ba Nw. tdrnkel, fur nished. Enoy andy white beach at great location // 200 S. Gulf Drive 8-B U MAY 3, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER, S 9- LE 9NECSSF E 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. ". : '' 0; ' 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. I & 2 BEDM CONDOSFROMlS329=0~A tii fir fi a ir a1. Ith4h J ulv (rir An W i from your mof- J..,I a ,1r i: 1,-, t iit 1 i r r, t, i L~ r i lriijnlocated In Bra- rl i R0,Ai tjI I- K Hi. H i 'jw hrrlr 'A4T B6 Marina, shops, mit ri-. afiv. C u'''m,'r, fanii~ i ,emiiri- with new heated IL".'i' INoun rtnui 'll'~ I~~-~." t'5l .anuat$329,000 . 0I~a Alg' U1L OIT.rBR f DOLPHIN HARBOUR Al MARINA ISLE rurrorir, uiijer r:uiiuciri nTrIL irufrO irit: ijit ( 'p Sicr'c tr, m .clur oro slip t wai ei cy ) Ir )ni p) i j.,' I ijuI ul Pk .1 7 i r farj.t (OiIi3irj`i~i vohr3 r.aiuwiiiI, d iad .jra i I arif- ri -'''' ''j~ Ij [7 .1'''~u r.)rj I T c r j n .'rari. rowij dod'-' Ar wo.-r,' ,ri a1'-L' ,. r) i r 'o CUTE, UIET, OPEN AND BRIGHT i1. F-uh r" '.wl :,' 1,] i i, Vf,, ": r i' I'h."i I h'"...t: (- it area of Holmes V iv' i:i,' ,-ii ih) iI ,, ,- .I i Ii III. ,.ii 1i,., .sand room fora i1) l--11 ... .--11 i ,, i hI".i, i d i" ,j ln nd/orrenovation p,,,-lill1' .J'.4')III) JUSTVISITING PARADISE? Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news; delivered by the mailman every week, Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach -or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: wwwislander.org The Islander ~3E~a~wa ~s~i~aa~ THE ISLANDER E MAY 3, 2006 E B-9 IS ANBER A ,S EDS 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 a an w INS Ne FRI i;a~j 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. c,'^ 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 1.125 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 .1mt. -- ltp: tw.ir;t ain in.lom IIE gv " `" M U~: `s~j EIIapr 1 ~ - i~. i" ~i~s~t~i~ 10-B E MAY 3, 2006 T THE ISLANDER A D CLA SSAF D 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 WVVVV.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM 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 P x 0. 8, SM~ 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 440 MAAE AEU ES 6 RAETN F 409-91 i786 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. p*^** &&** .., 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 nnnairi.arr .tRQQfinn ",- 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 -An owned andoperalemetnberdf lmtPnltiaeRal EstteAefilialesnc. 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. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 i reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com SFor Expert Advice On Island Property CALL THE ISLANDERS ,. MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Perfect Key Royale Some on large lot, 4BR/4BA, 2+ car J garage, heated ~ ... pool, dock, just S,~l $998,790! FABULOUS TAMPA -'. . BAY VIEW! *. Renovated 3BR/1.5BA nicely furnished, directly on the Bay, low -' maintenance, $1,349,000. Go online to see our other listings: www.CallThelslanders.com -.i L If 'CALL RI "4 -41-77S NJ0 HRICTINE - I . L & JOHN 5- 6066 : T. Sw A ,'' rlitl RliLTOe -. ISLAND REAL ESTATE OF %m U46RI ISIM 4D. In. 6101 MARINA DR HOLMES BEACH ml THE ISLANDER MAY 3, 2006 E B-ll A I E AD 9 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. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. GREIA1T W IU RETREAT This spacious duplex is just steps to the beach on the North end of Anna Maria. A total of 4BR/3/BA with lush landscaping, private pool, completely furnished with awesome tropical flair. Offered at $989,900.. Ken Jackson 778-6986 Kathy Geeraerts 778-0072 r e e it Maureen Dahms 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 S REAL ESTATE Kate Eiseler, 778-5115 Evelyn Mitchell, 778-1952 -i OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.com unbeatable - service for *f A over 35 , 1 years '- -.- [ SVING THE AREA SINCE; 1970 MLS 1et 2l9M f&?eal tatej / SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna ara Mr FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 FFN \INS 77R-R.9 FAY X (4177&R-294 PERICO ISLAND PAT home with mirrored entryway, double sir kitchen, new fibergl pump, and private : $464,900. .. .." E j !, ,,- ,--'. ..:......a-... ........ 10 HOME Inviting 2BR/2BA MARVELOUS MAPLE AVENUE VILLAGE OFANNA I fireplace, tiled floors and MARIA Charming 2BR/1.5BA old timer is located on nks in both baths, gourmet two high and dry building lots on.the preferred West ass-shingle roof, new heat side of Gulf Drive! 'Amenities of this inviting home solar heated pool and spa. include built-in bookcases, terrazzo floors, French doors, and a handy outdoor shower, mango tree, and 16x8 foot out-building. $999,500. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com A., FEATURED LISTING 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. Don't miss this one! 6BR/4BA and plenty of room for TWO pools! Call today for more details! $799,000. 539 ul Dive-H le ec I I I .1 l.L- ~i ii I I ii -- i L i 3 12-B M MAY 3, 2006 T THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of S service Quality & Dependable Service. SeCall us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist 7iJ ~Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 ,:^;WAGCNER REALTY 2217 CI L D )DIV]", NORT'll I*C- ADE1N'ITON MII'ACII. F1,'4217 HlADOLD SMALL REALTORe i. Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 ,'SW E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.comni U S FENCE KALL Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 9411 -750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-22117 TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured (Lic. #CCC1325742} Island Horme Loa s 1 NEW fOA.R.M. Good for 5 Years Refinance Purchase Second Homes Cash-Outs Too!! Bobby Edington (941)744-6906 1ST EQUITY 1% rate Is for credit score 660 or higher. 1.5% start rate if under 660-credit score. Loans to 3 million. Subject to credit approval. Loans may a._.e _ee tero.1 ean 1o _he When's the laI time you taste coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? ;I ... . J, 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) 869-0824. a The Islander I!;sI.rnd Shoppi'ng Ccunici 5404 NMr I. Drie Phone 1 7', .i s Anyone can lake _..- a picture. . A professional . creates a portrait. ELKA ! PHOTOGRAPHIC '. ':1. -i ; r *: 941- "8-' www.jackelka.com. .- 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. (317) 873-3307 for instructions on virtual tour. SVJ IIIVII U VVIWllVll I Available from Commercial News Providers" s *d LAN .R4 9 MMM61;- -- acrue defeated interest. Loans ori n JUST REDUCED! RUNAWAY Bay 2BR/2BA sec- 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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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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 I~ ELWA 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 s. I 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 ')941-798-9191 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. A^IENTIONIII INVESTMENT PROPERTY OWNERS Contact Judy Karkhoff Sfor Professional Property Management Services 941.778.7777 or 866.266.9911 www.gulfstreamfirst.com fK Landscape Central S Vac v ,- Met l .R.f. 4 Ih e-iaut 3BR/2BA compliteily upgraded 12 6ST HolmeW Beach. Offered ai S special Over $20,000 Valu-:-t' Buy fhis week, choose 2 allowT.oceitevs . BOYD -REAiLY 941 .77tA ;I 5505 MAnINMlARIVE, HolMiREAI- OR :CALLo GREGRSs D't ' 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 PLEASE CALL SUE CARL0ON 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 Top LISTING & QELLIG AGEmNT AT AN ISLAND PLACE REALTY 941-720-2242 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. 9 .-' : ,.- ." &'*?i~jfk- WtIu * KEY ROYALE Lowest price on Key. Beautifully. furnished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and down canal with boat slip. Tastefully landscaped. View of bay. . -.1 BUILDING LOT CLEARED AND READY TO GO One block to the beach. Walk to the best restaurants. $289,000. Mike 800-367-1617 9% A Ir Norman / 3101 G Realty INC HOLMES BE Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espgnol www.mikenormanrealty.com LIVE ACH jomlythe Boest~w THE ISLANDER E MAY 3, 2006 U B-15 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 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA ( ML5 SunCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com ! -- b - 16-BU MAY 3, 200(i U THE ISLANDER i is.ander.org Island home delivery: 778-7978. ,1 I-- WAGNER REALTY' Brigi Paople Home Swane 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com 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. '- ~ ,- P w- ..r - 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 * *.L1 -. c'-t ii S The Islander .~:';--;` ~~;"~i.4 e~~ r~It ....~... .---..-... -.-. .-. ------ ---~- ---- -- -- --- -- ---- |